Method and system for balancing an upright washing machine

Details Method and system for balancing an upright washing machine Method and system for balancing an upright washing machine

1997-06-02

1998-11-03

Coe, Philip R.

Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification

Fluid treatment

Manipulation of liquid

68 1206, 68 232, 74573F, 210144, D06F 3724

Patent

active

058290842

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for balancing a load in an upright washing machine. A liquid ballast system is used that includes liquid filling channels with liquid filling slots that fill individual self-contained cells spaced equally around the top rim of the spin drum. The cells are open at the top and filled with liquid, water, by the pre-existing water supply nozzle of the washing machine. In the bottom of each cell is a dump valve to release water from the cell when activated. A stationary ring attached to the frame of the washing machine activates the dump valve. In a mechanical embodiment, a mechanical arm makes contact with the stationary ring when the suspended core of the washing machine leans off center in response to an unbalanced load. In an electrical embodiment, a solenoid valve is activated when a contact point makes electrical contact with a track in the stationary ring as the suspended core of the washing machine leans off center in response to an unbalanced load. A method for balancing the load in an upright washing machine is also disclosed.

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