Washing machine lid lock with magnetic lid sensor

Details Washing machine lid lock with magnetic lid sensor Washing machine lid lock with magnetic lid sensor

2006-08-31

2009-02-24

Perrin, Joseph L (Department: 1792)

Textiles: fluid treating apparatus

Machines

Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism

Reexamination Certificate

active

07493783

ABSTRACT:
A magnetic lid closure sensor uses a magnet sensor element mounted within the washing machine housing below the closed lid. Flux directors conduct flux from a magnet in the lid to the magnet sensor. A lock mechanism employs a hook engaging an aperture in the lid so that opening of the lid does not impart a torque to the hook such as would disengage it, allowing the hook to be activated and deactivated with a simple bi-directional solenoid.

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