Tub mounted, vertically oriented pump
US6857295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F39/085
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention includes a washing machine having a water cavity position beneath an outer tub and a pump mounted above the water cavity with an impeller extending downwardly into the water cavity. Preferably, the water cavity is integral with the outer tub and the water cavity includes a service port located along the bottom of the water cavity.
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