Laundry treating appliance with tub ring
US9010159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F37/12
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A laundry treating appliance having a tub with a tub ring and a drum located within the tub having a balance ring. The tub ring may extend radially inward and be spaced above the balance ring. The tub ring and balance ring may have an angled portion to provide for a generally constant space between the tub ring and balance ring during rotation of the drum within the tub.
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