Method and apparatus for balancing an unbalanced load in a washing machine
US9428854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/48
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine including a suspension system is provided. The suspension system includes a wash tub, a basket rotatably coupled within the wash tub, and a drive and motor assembly. The washing machine further includes a controller configured initiate a spin cycle by increasing a spin speed of the basket to a target spin speed, identify an out-of-balance load prior to reaching the target spin speed, and limit the spin speed of the basket to a spin speed lower than a natural frequency of the suspension system for a predefined period of time.
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