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Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine

US9598810B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2011
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/56
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drum type washing machine includes: a tub installed in the interior of a main body and accommodating a rotary drum; a spring installed between an upper portion of the tub and the side of the main body; and a weight detection module installed between the tub and the main body, wherein the weight detection module includes a detection unit to detect the load of the tub; and a transmission unit to transmit data detected by the detection unit to a controller.

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