Multiple directional clutch for a washing machine

Details Multiple directional clutch for a washing machine Multiple directional clutch for a washing machine

2009-04-16

2010-11-16

Perrin, Joseph L (Department: 1711)

Textiles: fluid treating apparatus

Machines

Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism

C068S012230, C068S023600, C068S023700

Reexamination Certificate

active

07832237

ABSTRACT:
An automatic washing machine comprises a spin tube coupled to the basket and an agitator shaft coupled to an agitator mounted in the basket. A motor coupled to the agitator shaft applies a torque the agitator shaft and thereby the agitator in first and second torque directions. A clutch couples the spin tube to the agitator shaft for cooperative rotation of the basket and the agitator regardless of the rotational direction of the agitator shaft. Because of the dual directionality of the clutch, reversing the motor simultaneously dynamically brakes the basket and the agitator, thereby eliminating the need for a separate friction brake for the basket.

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