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Laundry treating apparatus

US8820861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus is provided that includes a cabinet configured that defines a profile of the laundry treating apparatus, the cabinet including a laundry introduction opening formed therein, a door configured to open and close the laundry introduction opening, a hinge unit including a first pivot to rotate the door along a first rotational direction and a second pivot to rotate along a second rotational direction, which is different from the first rotational direction, and a securing member configured to secure the door to the first pivot or the second pivot, when the door is rotated.

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