Apparatus and method for confirming initial conditions of clothe

Details Apparatus and method for confirming initial conditions of clothe Apparatus and method for confirming initial conditions of clothe

1999-05-05

2000-12-05

Ferensic, Denise L.

Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids

Process

By centrifugal force

34322, 34454, 34499, 34527, 34554, 34572, 34 90, 34595, 34138, 34202, 34543, F26B 508

Patent

active

061549789

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for confirming the initial conditions of a clothes dryer prior to the start of the drying cycle is provided. The clothes dryer comprises a drying chamber with air inlet and outlet ports. A blower powered by a first motor is arranged in the outlet port to draw air into the drying chamber through the inlet port. A burner for heating the air before it enters the drying chamber is arranged in the inlet port. Also arranged at the inlet port is an air proving device for measuring the air flow through the drying chamber. A second motor is provided for the drive system which creates the tumbling action in the drying chamber. The air flow proving device must be enabled before the second motor is started.

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