Heat delivery system for a fabric care appliance
US8627581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F58/26
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drying machine includes a housing; a drying compartment assembly including a drum having a drum pressure; a guide apparatus for guiding air in a path; an air moving apparatus for moving air through the guide apparatus; a heating apparatus for heating air moving through the guide apparatus; power means for providing power to components of the dryer including at least the drying compartment assembly, guide apparatus, air moving apparatus, heating apparatus, and control apparatus; a control apparatus for controlling at least one of the drying compartment assembly, the guide apparatus, the air moving apparatus, the heating apparatus, the power means; and, restrictor means for restricting the air flow rate through the guide apparatus entering the drum whereby the drum pressure is more than trivially lower than ambient air pressure.
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