Combination washing and drying apparatuses including cooled water condensers
US11952696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/36
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus includes a closed drying air circuit and a drum in communication with the closed drying air circuit. A condenser is in communication with the closed drying air circuit. The condenser includes a cooled water inlet that directs cooled water into the heated air to remove moisture from the heated air. The condenser includes a condenser water outlet for egress of water from the condenser. The cooled water inlet of the condenser is configured to receive water from a tap water source. A thermoelectric apparatus having a cold side flow device arranged between the cooled water inlet of the condenser and the tap water source is included. The cold side flow device is configured to receive tap water from the tap water source and cool the tap water below a tap outlet temperature using the thermoelectric device before the tap water enters the cooled water inlet of the condenser.
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