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Drum for washing machine

a drum and washing machine technology, applied in the field of washing machines, can solve the problems of low strength, small friction surface against the laundry, and insufficient strength of conventional drums, and achieve the effect of substantially increasing the strength of the drum

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-17
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide a drum for a washing machine having increased strength.

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However, as the back unit usually comprises a simple disk member, it has low strength and a small friction surface against the laundry in the drum.
Accordingly, the conventional drum does not have sufficient strength.

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[0029] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In describing the embodiments of the present invention, same parts will be given the same names and reference numerals, and iterative description of which will be omitted.

[0030]FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing a washing machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a drum and a spider of FIG. 1.

[0031] In the washing machine of the present invention, a cabinet 4 is disposed on a base 2, a top cover 6 is disposed on the cabinet 4, and a front cover 8 is disposed in front of the cabinet 4. An entrance 9 is formed at the front cover 8, and a door 10 is rotatably installed at the front cover 8 to close or open the entrance 9. A laundry m is put into or taken out of the washing machine through the entrance 9. A control panel 12 for allowing a user to operate the washing m...

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Abstract

Disclosed is a drum for a washing machine having improved strength. The drum for a washing machine includes a center comprising a cylindrical body, a back coupled to a back portion of the center, a front coupled to a front portion of the center and having an opening, a recess formed at the back and configured to accommodate a spider connected to a driving shaft, and at least one bent portion formed at the back and projecting backwardly.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Application Nos. Utility Model 2004-13530; Utility Model 2004-13531 and Utility Model 2004-13532, three of which are filed on May 15, 2004, which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly to a drum installed in the washing machine. [0004] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0005] Generally, a washing machine is an apparatus for washing a laundry and includes a drum rotatably provided within a housing and a driving device for rotating the drum. The washing machine is classified into a top loading type and a front loading type according to a posture of the drum. The front loading type washing machine includes a drum that is laid down, whereas the top loading type washing machine has an upright drum. Hence, the laundry is inputted to the front loading type washing machine...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06F29/00D06F37/02D06F37/04
CPCD06F37/04
Inventor LEE, DEUG HEECHOI, SEUNG BONGKIM, YOUNG SOO
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC
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