Steam generator and washing machine therewith
US7954344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2103/62
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A steam generator includes a water chamber for holding water, the water chamber having a heater mounted thereto for heating the water, a steam chamber for holding steam generated as the water is heated, a water supply line for supplying the water to the water chamber, and a steam discharge line for discharging steam from the steam chamber, wherein the water chamber has a vertical direction length relatively greater than a horizontal direction length and the steam chamber has a horizontal direction length relatively greater than the horizontal length of the water chamber. A dryer or washing machine may include the steam generator described herein.
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