Clutch mechanism for automatic washer

Details Clutch mechanism for automatic washer Clutch mechanism for automatic washer

1995-07-12

1997-07-29

Stinson, Frankie L.

Textiles: fluid treating apparatus

Machines

Combined

68 233, 68 236, 68133, 68134, D06F 3740

Patent

active

056512775

ABSTRACT:
An automatic washer includes an elongated shaft mounted to a motor for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. A fabric basket is rotatably mounted to the shaft and an agitator is attached to the shaft above the fabric basket. A clutch is positioned between the agitator and the fabric basket and is movable from a disengaged position wherein the agitator rotates independently of the basket to an engaged position wherein the agitator rotates in unison with the basket. The clutch is movable from its engaged position to its disengaged position in response to the rise of washing fluid within the washing basket.

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