Foreign materials filtering apparatus and washing machine having the same
US8033144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F39/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In a foreign materials filtering apparatus and a washing machine having the same, a filter cover is installed at a washing water circulating duct disposed inside a washing tub, and a net filter is installed at an inner side of the filter cover. Accordingly, the net filter is prevented from directly contacting laundry, thereby preventing the not filter and the laundry from being damaged. Furthermore, since the net filter is covered by the filter cover, the entire appearance is enhanced. Additionally, when the net filter is mounted at the filter cover, the filter unit becomes modularized to be facilitate a detachable mounting.
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