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Washing machine and washing method

US8464560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2010
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F39/083
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A washing machine and associated washing method are provided. The washing machine may include a cabinet, a drum rotatably installed in the cabinet, and a spray nozzle provided inside the cabinet to spray washing fluid into the drum. A spraying direction of the spray nozzle may be varied based on a rotation direction of the drum to improve washing performance of the washing machine.

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