Steam generating device and washing machine having the same

a technology of steam generation device and washing machine, which is applied in the direction of other washing machines, lighting and heating apparatus, and cleaning using liquids. it is difficult to completely prevent the generation of vibration during the operation of the washing machine, and the fuse of the heater b>55/b> may be damaged

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-10
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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[0042] In another aspect of the present invention, a washing machine comprises: a body; a tub installed in the body; a drum rotatably installed in the tub; and a steam generating device for supplying steam to the drum, the steam generating device including a case for containing water, the case receiving a heater, a water level sensor for sens

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Furthermore, it is difficult to completely prevent generation of vibration during operation of the

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[0065] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying figures, in which embodiments of the invention are shown. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts, and no repeated description thereof will be given.

[0066]FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view illustrating a washing machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a steam generating device according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a partially-broken perspective view corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0067] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the washing machine of the present invention mainly includes a body 110, a tub 120, a drum 130, a steam supplier, a temperature sensor 150, a circulation pump 160, a circulation passage 170, and a water level sensor 250 for sensing the level of wash water in the tub 120. The following description will be given in conjunction with an embodime...

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A steam generating device and a washing machine having the same are disclosed. The steam generating device includes a case for containing water, the case receiving a heater, a water level sensor for sensing a water level of the case, and a receptacle extending downwardly from a top of the case while enclosing the water level sensor, to prevent the water level sensor from malfunctioning, the receptacle having an open bottom directly communicating with an interior of the case, to prevent foreign matter from being accumulated in the receptacle. The structure of the receptacle covering the water level sensor is improved. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the accumulation of foreign matter in the receptacle, and thus to prevent the water level sensor from malfunctioning.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application Nos. 10-2006-0058056 and 10-2006-0058058, filed on Jun. 27, 2006, 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 steam generating device and a washing machine having the same, and more particularly to a steam generating device, in which a receptacle for covering a water level sensor has an improved structure capable of reducing accumulation of foreign matter in the receptacle, thereby preventing the water level sensor from malfunctioning, and a washing machine having the steam generating device. [0004] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0005] Generally, washing machines are classified into a pulsator type, in which a washing operation is carried out using a flow of water generated in accordance with the rotation of a pulsator, and a drum type, in which a washing operation is carried out...

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IPC IPC(8): F22B1/28D06F29/00
CPCF22B1/284D06F39/008
Inventor AHN, IN GEUNLEE, KYU WONMOON, SEONG II
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC
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