Method of laundering items in a laundry machine with a combinati

Details Method of laundering items in a laundry machine with a combinati Method of laundering items in a laundry machine with a combinati

1994-05-11

1995-06-06

Coe, Philip R.

Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification

Fluid treatment

Manipulation of liquid

8159, D06F 3900

Patent

active

054210496

ABSTRACT:
A laundry machine includes a drum having an opening through which launderable items may be delivered into and withdrawn from and a hopper unit that defines an internal passage between first and second open ends thereof. The hopper unit is pivotally attached to the laundry machine between an in-use position in which the second open end of the hopper unit is aligned with the drum opening for loading the machine and a non-use position in which the hopper unit is positioned remote from the drum opening to permit unloading of the drum. The hopper unit includes a closure member, mounted within the internal passage, that is movable between an open position wherein launderable items can freely pass through the internal passage and a closed position wherein the closure member closes the internal passage. With this arrangement, the hopper unit remains in its in-use position during both loading and laundering stages of operation of the machine and functions to reduce cycle time, increase machine capacity, improve safety and enhance machine efficiency.

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