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Drum type washing machine with drying function

US6530245B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2000
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F25/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drum type washing machine with a drying function includes an outer cabinet, a water tub mounted in the outer cabinet and having a wall, a generally drum-shaped rotating tub rotatably mounted in the water tub, and a drying unit for drying laundry accommodated in the rotating tub. The drying unit includes a heat exchanger having a duct disposed in it so that air flows through the duct. The duct includes a part comprising the wall of the water tub.

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