Laundry machine with an integrated heat pump system
US9212441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F58/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A laundry machine includes an integrated heat pump system. The laundry machine comprises a cabinet (10). A tub (12) is associated to the cabinet (10). An air line is fluidly connected to the tub and to the heat pump system for air recirculation. A rotatable drum (14) is arranged within the tub (12) and resiliently supported at the cabinet (10) and/or at the tub (12) so that the tub (12) is stationary with respect to the cabinet (10) during operation of the machine, in particular during rotation of the drum (14). At least a part of the components of the heat pump system is supported by the cabinet 10 and/or the tub (12).
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