Method and apparatus for redistributing an imbalance in a laundry treating appliance
US8984693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/48
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for detecting an imbalance in the laundry load and effecting a redistribution of the imbalance by reducing the rotational speed of the treating chamber such that part of the load may redistribute while part of the load remains satellized, without ceasing rotation, and increasing the rotational speed back to a spin speed after redistribution.
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