Patent · US Expired

Washing and extracting machine

US4479371A · kind A · utility

6Cited by
16References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 1982
Grant dateOct 30, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 13, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F95/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A washing and extracting machine includes a frame assembly on which a cylindrical housing is rotatably and pivotally mounted. The housing is connected to the frame assembly by releasable connectors each including a pin secured to the housing and a toggle latch mechanism mounted on the frame and actuated by a actuator. A hydraulic motor is secured to the housing to rotate it relative to the frame. An extensible cylinder is mounted on the frame and to a bracket secured to the cylindrical housing. Upon actuation, the extensible cylinder pivots the housing relative to the frame. The bracket includes a slot in which an end of the extensible cylinder is slidably positioned. A toggle latch is mounted on the bracket to lock the end of the extensible cylinder in the slot during pivoting of the housing.

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