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Motor assembly for washing machine

US8950221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateApr 3, 2012
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 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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