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Washing machine

US8444234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/312
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A washing machine of the present invention comprises a top cover where a laundry entrance hole is formed through which laundry is put in from above; a lid assembly coupled to the top cover in a rotatable manner and opening and closing the laundry entrance hole; and a stopper being formed at least in one of the top cover and the lid assembly and preventing the lid assembly from being rotated more than a maximum opening angle. The stopper prevents a lid assembly from being rotated more than a maximum opening angle.

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