Door opening/closing apparatus for a washing machine

Details Door opening/closing apparatus for a washing machine Door opening/closing apparatus for a washing machine

1994-09-20

1996-08-20

Coe, Philip R.

Textiles: fluid treating apparatus

Machines

Liquid flowing

49334, 49340, 160188, 160210, 292338, 292DIG69, D06F 3914

Patent

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055467733

ABSTRACT:
A washing machine has a door mounted for rotation between open and closed positions. An electrical solenoid is connected to the door by means of a wire so that when the wire is pulled by the solenoid, the door is opened from a closed position, or closed from an open position. A torsion spring is connected to the door for storing energy while the door is being opened or closed, and then releasing the stored energy to maintain the door in the open or closed position. The wire is flexible to enable the door to be manually opened without actuating the solenoid.

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