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Oscillatory support for drum washing machines

US4991412A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Filing dateOct 6, 1983
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F37/20
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An oscillatory support for drum washing machines having a horizontal axis of rotation comprises a washer unit (1) supported on a base plate (4) via at least two spring struts (2) disposed at either side of the vertical plane passing through the axis of rotation. The spring struts (2) are elastically articulated at one end on the base plate (4) and on the other end are articulated with their respective tappets (13) on the washer unit (1). In order to provide support means which are simple in design and easily mounted and which have good oscillatory and damping properties, the spring struts (2) are articulated at both ends by means of a plug connection to the base plate (4) and the washer unit (1), respectively.

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