Washing machine with weight sensing unit
US9260814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/46
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine having a weight sensing unit comprises a cabinet forming an appearance, a tub disposed within the cabinet, springs installed between the tub and a frame of the cabinet, and a weight sensing unit disposed on the frame of the cabinet, one end of the springs being coupled to the weight sensing unit. The weight sensing unit comprises a case coupled to the frame of the cabinet, a load cell supported with being received in the case, and a pressure distributing member mounted on the load cell to hold the spring thereon.
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