Motor assembly for washing machine
US8950221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F37/304
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
One exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a motor assembly for a washing machine. The motor assembly includes a rotor and a stator. The stator includes an inner diameter and an outer diameter with the inner diameter including an insulator. The insulator defines a fastening opening for joining the stator to the washing machine. The insulator includes a locating pin that is separate and in a different plane from the fastening opening and configured to mate with a bearing retainer in the washing machine.
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