Gasket and drum-type washing machine having the same

Abstract

A gasket and washing machine having the same is provided to prevent gasket deformation and damage. A gasket is coupled between a cabinet of a drum-type washing machine including a drying duct for providing a drying function and a tub disposed inside the cabinet. The gasket includes a duct receptacle for receiving the drying duct, and a shock absorber having a bent shape for preventing a vibration appearing in the tub from being transferred to the cabinet, the shock absorber including a first portion that is adjacent the duct receptacle and has a first thickness and a second portion that is not adjacent the duct receptacle and has a second thickness, wherein the first thickness is at least twice the second thickness.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Application No. P2004-009705 filed on Feb. 13, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to drum-type washing machines, and more particularly, to a gasket for absorbing shocks generated from drum rotation while preventing water leakage from a tub, which employs two thicknesses respectively applied to predetermined portions of the gasket to prevent gasket deformation and damage, and to a washing machine having the same. [0004] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0005] Generally speaking, a washing machine is an apparatus which uses detergent and an applied mechanical energy to remove dirt attached to laundry. A tub is provided to hold water and detergent, and laundry is placed in a drum for accommodating the laundry mixed with the water and detergent. The drum, which is installed within the tub, is rotated inside the tub by the dr...

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Benefits of technology

[0014] An object of the present invention, which has been devised to solve the foregoing problems, lies in providing a gasket for absorbing shocks generated from rotation of a drum while preventing water leakage from a tub, which prevents excessive deformation of and damage to the gasket.

Problems solved by technology

Meanwhile, drum-type washing machines, in which the drum and tub are disposed horizontally, tend to avoid damaging and raveling the laundry and consume less water while achieving a washing effect of beating and rubbing.

Over time, the gasket 50 of the related art may become damaged and thereby lose its leakage prevention properties or may collapse and thereby lose its vibration prevention properties.

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