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Coin-operated washing machine cycle time reducer

US4193488A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1978
Grant dateMar 18, 1980
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Expiry dateJun 8, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/18
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arrangement for shortening the cycle time of coin-operated washing machines by modifying a timer setting action produced by reciprocation of a coin-operating mechanism slide. The arrangement includes a shim element assembled to the actuation arm of a clutch mechanism driven by the coin slide assembly to advance the initial setting of a timer controlling the duration of the washing machine cycles. The shim is configured to be snap-fitted to the actuation arm.

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