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Washing machine with recirculation circuit

US9702079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

19Claims

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Assignee

Electrolux Home Products Corporation N. V. · BE

Inventors

Martino Bondi · Palse, IT
Enrico De Michieli · Pordenone, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 17, 2011
Grant date	Jul 11, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
CPC primaryD06F39/086
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A washing machine (1) comprises a tub (2) and a draining circuit (16). The draining circuit (16) is fluidly connected to a lower portion of the tub (2). A valve (26) is arranged between the tub (2) and the draining circuit (16) and a recirculation circuit (10) is fluidly connected to the tub (2) for re-circulating fluid from a lower portion of the tub into the tub. An inlet (14) of the recirculation circuit (10) is positioned downstream of the valve (26).

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