Vibration damping pump bracket
US7387002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B53/003
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting bracket is provided for a pump of a washing machine. The bracket includes a body adapted to twist lock mount onto the base of the washing machine. The pump is adapted to twist lock mount onto the body of the bracket. The bracket includes one or more dampers to dampen vibrations generated by the pump during operation so as to produce a quiet operating washing machine.
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