EP2108731A3 - Washing machine - Google Patents

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EP2108731A3
EP2108731A3 EP09151022.2A EP09151022A EP2108731A3 EP 2108731 A3 EP2108731 A3 EP 2108731A3 EP 09151022 A EP09151022 A EP 09151022A EP 2108731 A3 EP2108731 A3 EP 2108731A3
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tub
drum
washing machine
washing water
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Jin Woong Kim
Soo Young Oh
Hyun Seok Seo
Min Gyu Jo
Jae Hyuk Jang
Bo Sung Seo
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/083—Liquid discharge or recirculation arrangements
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/088—Liquid supply arrangements

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
  • Detergent Compositions (AREA)
  • Main Body Construction Of Washing Machines And Laundry Dryers (AREA)

Abstract

A circulatory washing machine, in which water stored in the bottom of a tub is circulated and supplied to a drum. The washing machine includes a tub for containing washing water; a drum rotatably installed in the tub; a circulation unit for circulating the washing water stored in the tub to the upper portion of the drum; and a spray nozzle for spraying the washing water, circulated by the circulation unit, to the rear portion of the inside of the drum.
EP09151022.2A 2008-04-08 2009-01-21 Washing machine Active EP2108731B1 (en)

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EP2108731A3 true EP2108731A3 (en) 2016-11-02
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KR (1) KR20090107223A (en)
CN (1) CN101555655A (en)
AU (1) AU2009234618A1 (en)
BR (1) BRPI0909196B8 (en)
CA (1) CA2720703A1 (en)
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