Security lock and method for locking a laundry appliance

Details Security lock and method for locking a laundry appliance Security lock and method for locking a laundry appliance

1996-10-07

1998-06-30

Coe, Philip R.

Textiles: fluid treating apparatus

Machines

Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism

D06F 3914

Patent

active

057717176

ABSTRACT:
An improved laundry appliance is provided having a security system to control access to the clothes in the appliance. The security system includes a lock on the appliance for locking the appliance door in the closed position, and a control panel to actuate and deactuate the lock. The control panel includes a money payment receiver, such as a coin slot or a credit and debit card reader. The control panel also includes a security system such as a key, key card, or PIN access code, to prevent unauthorized deactuation of the lock.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4999763 (1991-03-01), Ousborne
patent: 5655394 (1997-08-01), DiRocco, Jr.

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