Washing machine and vibration reduction apparatus thereof
US11846061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2234/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub disposed inside the cabinet, and a rotating tub rotatably disposed inside the tub. A suspension device connects the tub to the cabinet such that the tub is supported by the cabinet, and a vibration reduction apparatus is coupled between the tub and the suspension device to reduce vibration of the tub according to rotation of the rotating tub. The vibration reduction apparatus includes a first rod and a second rod rotatably coupled to the first rod.
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