Vertical axis washer and a rotating washplate therefor
US5878602A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F17/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An automatic washer having a wash tub in which a rotatable wash basket is disposed. A wash plate is rotatably mounted in the wash basket and is capable of independently rotating or co-rotating with respect to the wash basket. The wash plate has at least two ripples integrally formed in its surface whereby upon the rotation of the wash plate, any clothing in contact with the ripple will be directed vertically to impart mechanical energy to the clothing instead of carrying the clothing with the wash plate as it is rotated.
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