US3187887A - Packing for washing machines - Google Patents

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June 8, 1965 M. E. CHARLES ETAL 3,187,887

PACKING FOR WASHING MACHINES Filed Nov. 14, 1962 8 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTORS Max 5. Char/es BY Jack 6. Hamar June 8, 1965 M. E. CHARLES ETAL 3,187,887

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assignors, by mesne assignments, to Iden Manufacturing Co., Inc., Chicago, Ill.

Filed Nov. 14, 1962, Ser. No. 237,459 14 Claims. (Cl. 206-46) This invention relates to a packing for washing machines and has for an object to provide an approved packing used preferably in securing the agitator and the inner tub of a washing machine, generally of the automatic washing machine type, to the outer frame or cabinet of the machine, so that the machine may be moved safely without vibration of the inner part and thus without causing internal damage in the washing machine.

While this invention may be used with washing machines as transported between the manufacturer and the ultimate user, it is more particularly intended for use by truckers and movers "of household furniture for facilitat-ing safe transportation of the appliance while in the care of the trucker or mover from one location to another location without danger of injury to the appliance.

It i a further object of this invention to provide a packing made in a readily insertable single unit to be inserted through the loading opening of a washing machine cabinet for holding the agitator and the inner tub safely against any damaging vibration while the machine is being moved. Inasmuch as washing machines of diiferent manufacture differ in details, the packing of this invention differs in minor details for different types of washing machines, but the same principles of this invention run throughout and apply to all other types of the packing for fitting the various types of washing machines as made and distributed by difierent manufacturers.

This invention is designed to prevent damage to the interior working parts of different washing machines by securing the inner movable portions thereof against damaging motion, the portions primarily consisting of the agitator and the inner tub in the washing machine.

Most types and models of uprightwashing machines are constructed in such a manner that in operation, for washing clothes or such materials, the agitator vibrates in a generally circularmotion, reversing itself after a certain number of rotations and repeating such cycle, while the inner tub is either stationary or rotary at difierent times, according to the cycle of the machine, the inner tub and the agitator generally being not securedwhen the machine is not in use; As a result, when being moved to a new location, this inner tuband the agitator will move in various directions, as they are free .to move, and will thus cause damage to various inner parts of the machine, particularly when the machine is being lifted, moved about, placed on the truck and removed therefrom, to a new location.

It is an object of this improved packing to secure the agitator and the inner tub so that when any machine using this packing is being transported, either a short or long distance, no damage will be caused to the inner parts of the machine as the result of the motion of either or both the inner tub and the agitator.

A further object of this invention is to provide a packing for the inner tub and agitator of a washing machine which packing is a complete single unit, and is readily insertable into the loading opening'in the cabinet of the washing machine and is likewise readily removable therefrom as a unit in a minimum of time and without difih culty.

Still a further object of this invention is to provide a washing machine packing which is inserted in and main tained in the loading opening of the washing machine m CC cabinet, which cooperates with the washing machine cover to bias the agitator, and thus the inner tub against movement, wherein the packing, as thus in position, is more rigid in a horizontal direction than it is in the vertical direction, or conversely, is more compressible and thus provides a cushioning effect in the vertical direction as compared to the horizontal direction, yet still has sufficient yield in the horizontal direction to secure yet cushion the agitator and thus the inner tub against any damage vibration.

With the above and related objects in view, this invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts, as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one type of washing machine, a Frigidaire, in which one form of this invention is to be used for protecting it when being shipped.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the form of packing to be used with the washing machine in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the packing of FIG. 2 mounted in the washer of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4. is a sectional view showing the packing in position, as in FIG. 3, locking both the agitator and the tub against movement in the cabinet.

FIG. 5 is a top'plan view of the packing of FIG. 2.

FIG. 6 is a sectional View on line 66 of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the packing modified to fit another type of washer (Frigidaire, large opening).

FIG. 8 is a sectional view on line 8-8 of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of another form of packing to fit another type of washing machine (a Kenmore or a Whirlpool).

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view on line 1=1--'11 of FIG. 9.

FIGS. 12 and 13 are top and bottom plan views of another modified form for use in another type of washing machine (General Electric," large type).

FIG. 14 is a sectional view on line 1414 of FIG. 12.

FIGS. 15 and 16 are top and bottom plan views of a modified form to fit still another type of washing machine (General Electric, small model).

FIG. 17 is a sectional view on line 1'7-17 of FIG. 15.

FIGS. 18 and .19 are top and bottom plan views of another modified form of packing to fit another type of washing machine (Blackstone).

FIG. 20 is a sectional view on line 20'20 of FIG. 18.

FIGS. 21 and 22 are top and bottom plan views of a modified form of packing for fitting still another type of washing machine (Hotpoint).

FIG. 23 is a sectional view on line 23--23 of FIG. 21. FIGS. 24 and 25 are top and bottom plan views of yet another modified form of packing to fit yet another type of washing machine (Norge).

FIG. 26 is a sectional view on line 26-.-26 of FIG. 24. FIGS. 27 and 28 are top and bottom plan views of 'still another modified form of packing to fit yet another type of washing machine (Philco).

FIG. 29 is a sectional View on line 29-29 of FIG. 27. FIGS. 30 and 31 are top and bottom plan views of another modified form of packing to fit another type of washing machine (Speed Queen).

FIG. 32 is a sectional view on line 3232 of FIG. 30.

FIGS. 33 and 34 are top and bottom plan views of still another modified form of packing to fit still another 'type of washing machine (Kelvinator, new model).

FIG. 35 is a sectional view on line 3535 of FIG. 33.

FIGS. 36 and 37 are top and bottom plan views of another modified form of packing to fit another type of washing machine (Maytag).

FIG. 38 is a sectional view on line 38-38 of FIG. 36.

FIGS. 39 and 40 are top and bottom plan vews of still another form of packing to lit still another washing machine (Maytag, old style).

FIG. 41 is a sectional view on line 4-]l41 of FIG. 30.

FIG. 42 is an enlarged cross-section of a layer of paper board of which the packing of this invention is made, on line 4-2-42 of FIG. 2.

There is shown at ltione type of washing machine sold on the market under the name of Frigidaire. This washing machine ill is typical of most washing machines in that it has a Washing machine frame or cabinet 12 within which there is an inner tub 14 and an agitator 16. The outer frame, or cabinet 12 has a load opening 18 through which the clothes is customarily inserted into and removed therefrom the inner tub l4 and a cover 29 hinged at 22 fits on the recessed ledge 24 in the outer frame or cabinet 12 when in closed position. Most conventional washing machines have the same or equivalent details with minor variations and each form of packing of this invention, as illustrated hereon, will fit one and sometimes more than one of the well-known washing machines now and long on the market and in general use.

When the washing machine is in use, the inner tub 14 is free to rotate and the agitator 16 is free to reversibly rotate in a customary cycle in the usual manner. This free rotation of the washing machine inner tub .14 and agitator 16 is necessary in use, but when the washing machine 10 is removed from one location to another, particularly as when a family moves from one location to another, it must be transported by a trucking or moving company and such motion will cause internal damage to themachine if the inner tub 14 and agitator 16 are left free to move or vibrate. It is for the purpose of preventing such vibration and the resulting damage that the packing SP is particularly made for, and is intended to be inserted'within and removed from the load opening 13, as a single unit. I

The packing F and all the remaining packings herein illustrated are all constructed in the same manner, except that they are shaped somewhat different to fit different types of washing machines. Each form of packing of this invention is made of a plurality of horizontally extending layers 26 of corrugated paper board,'secured vertically together by suitable adhesive or glue between adjacent surfaces of each layer to build up the vertical thickness necessary for each particular form. Each layer of corrugated paper 26 is made of three spaced apart sheets of paper, an upper sheet of paper'Zd, a lower sheet of paper 30 and an intermediate sheet of paper 32 held in spaced relationship between the upper sheet 28 and lower sheet 30 by an upper sheet of corrugated paper 34 and a lower sheet of corrugated paper 36.

As many layers 26 are used as needed, in making up each packing and some of the layers may be shaped or cut differentlythan other of the layers, as will hereinafter become apparent, but in its final operative form, each packing is a single unit that may be readily inserted and readily removed from the particular washing machine load opening 18 for which it has been designed. Futhenmore, in many cases, the same unit may be used over and over again. In the form 5F, the top layer 33 provides a flange which extends horizontally beyond all the remaining layers which provide a core 4%. Extending vertically through the top layer 38 and the remaining layers of the core as in a circular opening 42 of sub- .stantially uniform diameter, somewhat near the center of the core as. It will be noted, however, that the rear portion of the core 40 and top layer 38 are provided with a rectangular notch 44 at their rear so as to cooperate with a projection 46, correspondingly located in the load opening 18 of this particular washing machine 10.

chines for which this particular form of packing may be used, this particular form being also usable-with another make of washing machine on the market known as Apex and of course, still other makes may be found suitable for this particular form.

In operation, when the washing machine 10 is to be removed, it should be first be serviced to be sure it is in proper operating condition and the following steps should be followed when servicing any washing machine.

(1) One should be certain that all water has been drained from the washer.

(2) All the knobs and removable parts should be removed or taped securely to the machine.

(3) All hoses should be disconnected and the metal ends should be placed in cloth bags. Itis best if ground wires and any knobs which may be removed are also placed in the same bags and strings and should be tied securely around the hoses which should be placed in the tub at the bottom thereof.

(4) The power cord should be coiled and secured and either placed in the machine, if removable, or taped to the machine, if not removable.

(5) After packing has been installed, the cover 20 should be closed and sealed with a self-sealing tag or piece of masking tape of suitable strength.

(6) To install the packing 5F, after the machine has been serviced, the packing SP is inserted vertically down through the load opening 1 3 to cause the upper end portion 48 of agitator 16 to enter and fitsnugly in the opening 42, as illustrated in FIG. 4. The top layer 38, which extends beyond the core 40, fits within the recess of the recessed ledge 24 into which the cover 20 is closed, the

rectangular notch 44, of course, being coordinated with the projection 46 in the load opening 18.

As the packing SP is pressed downwardly into place, the sides of the outer vertical walls thereof will grip tightly against the inner vertical walls of the load opening 18, and as the center opening d2 passes over the upper end portion 48 of the agitator 16, it likewise tends to grip the same tightly, being, of course, proportioned for this particular purpose, so that when the top layer 38 is in position in the recess of the recessed ledge 24, the frictional fit of the packing SF in the load opening 18 and the frictional gripping between the inner vertical wall 42 of the coil as and the agitator upper end portion :8 will not only grip the agitator 16 toprevent any vertical or end motion thereof, but will also force the agitator 16 down against the inner tub 14 and hold the inner tub 14 substantially the tub properly and prevent the tub from swinging like the pendulum of a clock as it would otherwise if these precautions are not taken. Such swinging can, and in most all cases will, cause damage, not only to the cabinet or outer frame but also to the internal par-ts, the

controls and the internalmechanism of the washing machine.

The same characteristics for all the remaining packing herein illustrated and their cooperation with the particular machines for which they are shaped, likewise, apply to all other such packings.

The form of packing shown at CSF in FIGS. 7 and 8 is identical with the form shown at 515 except that a col lar 50 made of the same type of corrugated paper board, as illustrated in FIG. 42, extends around the circular part of the core 40 and is held thereon by a piece of paper tape 52 extending across the rear notched side of the core es. With this collar 52 thereon, the packing CSF will fit another washing machine, generally similar to that shown at 10, but having a load of a slightly greater diameter, there being one type of Frigidaire already in use with such slightly larger diameter. Thus, the packing CSF can be converted into the packing 5F by tearing the tape 52 and removing the collar 50. The insertion and operation of this form CSF is identical with that above described.

The form of packing shown at 10KW in FIGS. 9, 10 and 11 is shaped especially to fit a Kenmore washing machine or a Whirlpoo washing machine. The packink 10KW has a core 60 made up of a plurality of superimposed layers identical as that shown at 26 and is provided with a top layer 62 extending beyond the Outer vertical wall of the core 60. An inner circular opening 64 is provided through the upper layer 62 and core 60 and concentric therewith is a counterbore opening 66 extending to the bottom of the packing 10KW, this counter-bore opening 64 and 66 being shaped to cooperate with the particular agitators in the Kenmore and the Whirlpool washing machines. The top layer 62 is cut away and shaped at 68 to fit and to cooperate with projections on one of these machines at one side of the loading opening thereof, such cutaway extending down through the core 60 while at the other side only the core 60 is' cut away at 7 to properly cooperate with projections on one of the particular machines for which it is to be used. Other vertical openings 72 are provided for use or cooperation with parts of the machines as may be needed.

The packing shown at 3GB in FIGS. 12, 13 and 14 is particularly shaped to fit the newer model of General Electric washing machine but also fits some other washing machines in use, including the Thor, the Wizard and, when suitably trimmed, also fits the Dexter washing machine. This packing 3613 includes a top layer 74 shaped to fit the cover recess and a core 76 of proper height, shaped to fit the load opening of the machine while the lower layer 78 has a small opening 80 concentric with a larger opening 82 extending through the core 76 and top layer 74, the sides of the core and top layer being suitably shaped as at 84. In the machines for which this packing 3GB is to be used, the agitator has a removable cap on the top end thereof. Before inserting this packing 3GB,

such removable cap is removed, then the packing 3GB is inserted in the same manner as previously described after the machine has been serviced in the manner described before, and then the cap is placed back on the agitator within the counterbore 82.

The packing 6GB, shown in FIGS. 15, 16, 17 is operated in identical manner as that at 3GB and is intended for .use in the older model of General Electric but when suitably trimmed, is also usable in the C-rosley Washing machine, the trimming, of course, being obvious to make it fit the Crosley machine. Just as in the packing 3GB, the packing 6GB is provided with a top layer 86 suitably shaped and secured on a core 88 extending vertically therebelow and provided with a lower layer 90 having an opening 92 concentric with a counterbore opening 94 thereabove through the remaining layers of the core 88 and the top layer 86. The operation and use of this packing 6GB is identical with that as at 3GB.

The packing 8B in FIGS. 18, 19 and 20 is shaped to cooperate with a Blackstone washing machine and has a generally circular vertically extending core 96 and a suitably shaped top layer 98. A circular opening 100 The packing4HP in FIGS. 21, 22 and 23 is particularly intended for use in the Hotpoint washing machine but may also be used in a Thor washing machine, as well as a Zenith washing machine and when suitably trimmed, may also be used in the Crosley washing machine. This packing 4HP has a top layer 102 on a'core 104 wherein the bottom layer 106 is provided with an opening 108 concentric with a counterbore opening 110, the top layer 102 being suitably shaped and notched to fit in the cover recess of the various machines for which it is to be used. Ihe core, likewise, is suitably shaped through the provision of a rectangular notch 112. The counterbore 110 receives the removable cap on the top end of the agitator extending through the opening 108, this packing 4HP being installed in the same manner as that at 3GB and 6GB.

The packing 1=1N in FIGS. 24, 25 and 26 fits a Norge washing machine and in addition fits a Hamilton washing machine. This packing 1 1N has a top layer suitably shaped and extending beyond a core 114 whose bottom layer 116 has an opening L18 concentric with a larger counterbore opening 120. The core 114 is likewise shaped to fit the particular machines for which it is intended, segments thereof being cut oil? from the circular as at 119 and 121. The use and operation of this packing'llN is identical with that as described in connection with the packings 3GB, 6GB and 4HP.

The packing 121 in FIGS. 27, 28 and 29 is used in connection with the Philco washing machine but is also usable in the newer model of Kelvinator and the ABC. washing machines and when suitably trimmed, may be used with 8. Dexter washing machine. In the packing 12F, the top layer 122 suitably shaped extends beyond the vertical side wall of the core 124 which is likewise suitably shaped by having a segmental vertical wall at 126, another opening 128 being provided for cooperation with parts of one or more of the machines in wh ch it is used. A somewhat central opening 130 extends therethrough for receiving and cooperating with the agitator of these machines inthe same manner as described in connection with the packing 5F above.

The packing 7SQ in FIGS. 30, 31 and 32 is intended for use with a Speed Queen washing machine and consists of a rather shallow core 132 having a projecting top layer 134. The lower layer 136 has an opening 138 concentric with a counterbore opening 140, the opening 138 receiving the upper end of the agitator thereto after the removable cap has first been removed from the agitator and then replaced thereon within the counter bore opening 140, the use of this packing 7SQ being the same as that at MN and 4HP, 3GB and 6GB.

The packing 9K, shown in FIGS. 33, 34 and 35, is particularly intended -for use in the older model of Kelvinator washing machine but may be also used with the ABC. washing machine and consists of a top layer 142 suitably shaped and notched as needed at 144 and is provided with a core 146 through which the notch 144 extends, a circular opening 148 extending therethrough. The puacking 9K is used in the same manner as packing 5F and other similar packings already described.

Thepacking 2M, shown in FIGS. 36, 37 and 38, is provided with a suitably shaped square top layer 150 on a circular core 152 therebelow. The core 152 has a circular opening 154 extending up to and concentric with a smaller opening 156 in the top layer 150 so that it maybest cooperate with the parts of the newer model of Maytag washing machine for which it is intended.

The packing 1M, shown in FIGS. 39, 40 and 41, intended particularly for the older model of Maytag, consists of a circular, core 158 in which the two top layers 160 have a large concentric circular opening 162 extending down to an intermediate layer 164, having a small concentric opening 166 below which there extends a further concentric opening 168 down through the bottom of the core 158; A rectangular slot 170 extends through the intermediate layer 164 and continues as a rectangular notch 172 down through the bottom of the core 158 intercepting the bottom opening 168. In the older model of Maytag to which this packing 1M is intended, the cover has a projection such as a switch therein and in placing arenas? placed in the load openable manner described above, install the particular packmg according to the particular machine and then tape down the lip or cover ther'eover with an adhesive or selfsealing tape to hold it in position. Such a sealing tape is shown at 180 in FIG. 4 and may have its top surface pro vided with suitable identifying data if desired.

Although this invention has been described in considerable detail, such description is intended as being illustrative rather than limiting, since the invention may be variously embodied, and the scope of the invention is to be determined as claimed.

Having thus set forth and disclosed the nature of this invention, what is claimed is:

1. A readily insertable and removable single unit packing for securing the agitator and the inner tub of a washing machine to the outer cabinet thereof to prevent relative motion between the agitator, the inner tub and the outer cabinet, while the washing machine is being moved, said packing comprising a core adapted to fit snugly in p the load opening of the washing machine and extending horizontally thereacross against the vertical walls thereof, said core having a vertical opening complementary to an upper end portion of the agitator, the upper surface of said core adapted to be covered by the washing machine cover when in closed position, said core comprising-a plurality of horizontally extending layers secured together, the top layer extending beyond the outer vertical surfaces of said core and adapted to rest on the'cover ledge in the washing machine frame and be covered by the cover when in closed position, the bottom lawer having a vertical opening smaller than, but concentric with, the opening through the upper layers thereby providing a counterbore wall within which the initially removed agitator cap is adapted to be replaced on the agitator and be retained therewith.

2. A readily insertable and removable single unit packing for securing the agitator and the inner tub of a washing machine to the outer cabinet thereof to prevent relative motion between the agitator, the inner tub and the outer cabinet, while the washing machine is being moved, said packing comprising a core adapted to fit snugly in the load opening of the washing machine and extending horizontally thereacross against the vertical walls thereof, said core having a vertical opening complementary to an upper end portion of the agitator, the upper surface of said core adapted to be covered by the washing machine cover when in closed position, said core comprising a plurality of horizontally extending layers secured together,

the top layer extending beyond the outer vertical surface of said core and adapted to rest on the cover ledge in the washing machine cabinet and be covered by the cover when in closedopistion, at least part of the core below the top layer having a vertical opening extending through the bottom and larger than, but concentric with, the opening through the top layer providing a counterbore wall adapted to receive and securely grip an enlarged portion of the agitator therewithin.

3. A readily inset-table and removable single unit packing for securing the agitator and the inner tub of a washing machine to the outer cabinet thereof and preventing vibration thereof while the washing machine is being moved, said packing comprising a horizontally extending packing core adapted to fit snugly within the loading opening of the washing machine, said packing core having a vertical opening therewithin, the wall of said opening being adapted to fit snugly over and about an upper end portion of the washing machine agitator to bias the agitator downwardly against the washing machine inner tub, the upper surface of said core being adapted to be covered by the Washing machine cover when in closed position, said core comprising a plurality of horizontally extending layers, the topmost layer extending beyond the outer vertical surfaces of the remaining layers of said core and adapted torest on the cover ledge in the washing machine cabinet and be covered by the cover in closed position, and a removable collar secured about at least part of the outer vertical surface of said core below said topmost layer providing a packing adapted for a different size Washing machine than the machine fittable Without said collar.

4. In combination with a washing machine, said washing machine comprising an outer cabinet, an inner tub, an agitator Within said inner tub, said inner tub and said agitator being movable relative to said outer cabinet, said outer cabinet and said inner tub having a load opening leading to said agitator withinsaid inner tub, and a cover on said cabinet for said load opening; a readily insertable and removable single unit packing for securing said agitator and said inner tub to said outer cabinet to prevent relative movement therebetween while the washing machine is being moved, said packing comprising a horizontally extending packing core having its outer wall fitted snugly within the walls of said load opening'of said inner tub and said outer cabinet, said packing having a vertical opening therewithin, the wall of said opening being fitted snugly about an upper end portion of said agitator and biasing said agitator downwardly against said inner tub and washing machine, the upper surface of said core being covered by said cover of said washing machine when in closed position. V

5. The combination of claim 4, said core comprising .a plurality of horizontally extending layers secured together as a unit, an intermediate layer having a vertical opening smaller than but concentric with, the opening through the upper portion thereby providing an upper counterbore, the lower portion having a vertical opening concentric with but larger than the opening'through the intermediatelayer thereby providing a lower counterbore having a vertically extending enclosing wall for receiving and securely gripping an end portion of the agitator therein, and a rectangular slot through said intermediate layer entirely within the area of the larger openings in the upper portion, and partly within the area of the opening in the portion below the intermediate opening, said slot extending through said lower portion and adapted to receive therein a projection on the bottom surface of the washing machine cover.

6. The combination of claim 4, a ledge on said outer cabinet about said load opening thereof, said core comprising a core body and a topmost flange extending beyond said outer wall of said core onto said ledge and also covered by said cover when in closed position.

7 7. The combination of claim 4, said core comprising a plurality of horizontally extending layers of corrugated paper board secured together as a unit.

8. The combination of claim '7, each sheet of corrugated paper board comprising three spaced apart sheets of paper supported in spaced apart position by paper corrugations between the inner sheet and each of the two outer sheets.

9. The combination of claim 4, said core comprising a plurality of horizontally extending layers, the topmost layer extending beyond the outer vertical surface of the remaining portion of said core and resting on the upper surface of said outer cabinet about said load opening and being also covered by said cover when said cover is in closed position.

lit The combination of claim '7, said core being relatively more resilient in the vertical direction than in the horizontal direction.

11. The combination of claim 9, at least some of the portion below the top layer having a vertical opening extending through the bottom and larger than, but concentrio with, the opening through the top layer providing a counterbore Wall receiving and gripping an enlarged portion of said agitator therewithin.

12.. The combination of claim 9, the bottom layer having a vertical opening smaller than, but concentric with, the opening through the upper portion thereby providing a counterbore Wall, said agitator extending through said smaller opening, said agitator having a removable cap replaced on said agitator within the upper opening within said counterbore Wall thereof.

13. The combination of claim 4, and readily removable means securing the cover in closed position.

14. The combination of claim 4, said single unit packing providing the only internal packing in said washing machine.

References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS TI-IERON E. CONDON, Primary Examiner.

Claims (1)

1. 4. IN COMBINATION WITH A WASHING MACHINE, SAID WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING AN OUTER CABINET, AN INNER TUB, AN AGITATOR EITHIN SAID INER TUB, SAID INER TUB AND SAID AGITATOR BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID OUTER CABINET, SAID OUTE CABINET AND SAID INNER TUB HAVING A LOAD OPENING L,EADING TO SAID AGITATOR WITHIN SAID INNER TUB, AND A COVER ON SAID CABINET FOR SAID LOAD OPENING; A READILY INSERTABLE AND REMOVABLE SINGLE UNIT PACKING FOR SECURING SAID AGITATOR AND SAID INNER TUB TO SAID OUTER CABINET TO PREVENT RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN WHILE THE WASHING MACHINE IS BEING MOVED, SAID PACKING OCMPRISING A HORIZONTIALLY EXTENDING PACKING CORE HAVING ITS OUTER WALL FITTED SNUGLY WITHIN THE WALLS OF SAID LOAD OPENING OF SAID INNER TUB AND SAID OUTER CABINET, SAID PACKING HAVING A VERTICAL OPENING THEREWITHIN, THE WALL OF SAID OPENING BEING FITTED SNUGLY ABOUT AN UPPER END PORTION OF SAID AGITATOR AND BIASING SAID AGITATOR DOWNWARDLY AGAINST SAID INNER TUB AND WASHING MACHINE, THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID CORE BEING COVERED BY SAID COVER OF SAID WASHING MACHINE WHEN IN CLOSED POSITION.

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