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Washing machine

a washing machine and washing plate technology, applied in other washing machines, domestic applications, textiles and paper, etc., can solve the problems of most conventional washing machines and achieve the effect of strengthening the strength of the deco-member

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-08-27
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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[0008]An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of reducing assembly time and costs.
[0013]In this case, each of the connectors may have one or more fastening holes, and the corresponding deco-member may have fastening bosses corresponding to the fastening holes. Meanwhile, the connector may have one or more guide members to guide movement of the deco-member upon mounting of the deco-member, and the deco-member may have one or more guide ribs corresponding to the guide members, the guide ribs serving to reinforce a strength of the deco-member.

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Most conventional washing machines have problems due to substantial assembly time and costs.

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[0026]Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. It is noted that the term a “washing machine” is used herein as including a washing machine to wash, rinse and dehydrate an object to be washed, a drying machine to dry an object having passed through a washing operation, and the like.

[0027]FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028]Referring to FIG. 1, upon assembly of the washing machine, a control panel 10, provided to control operations of the washing machine, is located at a front surface of the washing machine and more particularly, is located in an upper portion of a front panel 20. More specifically, an exterior member 14 defining a rim is first installed to the upper portion...

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Abstract

A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes a cabinet, a drum rotatably installed in the cabinet, and a control panel assembly detachably mounted to a front surface of the cabinet. The control panel assembly includes a control panel directly defining at least a partial rim of the front surface of the cabinet, and a deco-member provided at one side of the control panel. The washing machine enables a reduction in assembly time and costs thereof.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of the Korean Patent Application No. 10-2008-0017857, filed on Feb. 27, 2008, which is 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 washing machine capable of reducing assembly time and costs.[0004]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0005]Generally, washing machines include a washing machine to wash, rinse and dehydrate an object to be washed, a drying machine to dry an object having passed through a washing operation, and the like.[0006]Most conventional washing machines have problems due to substantial assembly time and costs.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0007]Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a washing machine.[0008]An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of reducing assembly time and costs.[0009]Additional advantages, objects, and featur...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06F33/00
CPCD06F39/12D06F39/005D06F34/34
Inventor PARK, JONG A.
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC