Drum for a washing machine, comprising at least one parallelepiped-shaped compartment, and washing machine comprising same
OwnerDenis Barreau, Kévin Wolakinventors
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Abstract
A drum for a washing machine for washing and/or spin drying mattresses, the drum being able to rotate about a substantially horizontal axis and comprising at least one parallelepiped-shaped compartment. The at least one parallelepipedal compartment is configured to contain one or more mattresses therein, wherein the one or more mattresses having length and width dimensions between 70×140 cm and 200×200 cm, respectively, a thickness between 3 and 40 cm, and a weight ranging from 5 to 70 kg. The drum has an open face allowing the insertion and removal of the one or more mattresses from the drum. The open face is located at an axial end of the drum.
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A drum for a washing machine configured for washing and/or spin drying mattresses, the drum having a parallelepipedal shape and being configured to rotate about a substantially horizontal axis, the drum comprising a plurality of superimposed parallelepipedal compartments each configured to contain one or more unbent mattresses therein, the one or more unbent mattresses having length and width dimensions between 70×140 cm and 200×200 cm, respectively, and a thickness between 3 and 40 cm, the one or more unbent mattresses further comprising a weight ranging from 5 to 70 kg, the drum comprising an open face, the open face allowing the insertion and removal of the one or more unbent mattresses from the drum, the open face being located at an axial end of the drum and the substantially horizontal axis passing through the open face, the drum having a means for driving the drum arranged around a periphery of the drum.
A washing machine comprising a drum having a parallelepipedal shape and being configured for washing and/or spin drying mattresses, the drum configured to rotate about a substantially horizontal axis, the drum comprising a plurality of superimposed parallelepipedal compartments each configured to contain one or more unbent mattresses therein, the one or more unbent mattresses having length and width dimensions between 70×140 cm and 200×200 cm, respectively, and a thickness between 3 and 40 cm, the one or more unbent mattresses further comprising a weight ranging from 5 to 70 kg, the drum comprising an open face, the open face allowing the insertion and removal of the one or more unbent mattresses from the drum, the open face being located at an axial end of the drum and the substantially horizontal axis passing through the open face, the drum having a means for driving the drum arranged around a periphery of the drum.
A washing machine comprising:
- a drum configured for washing and/or spin drying mattresses, the drum configured to rotate about a substantially horizontal axis, the drum comprising at least one parallelepipedal compartment configured to contain one or more mattresses therein, the one or more mattresses having length and width dimensions between 70×140 cm and 200×200 cm, respectively, and a thickness between 3 and 40 cm, the one or more mattresses further comprising a weight ranging from 5 to 70 kg, the drum comprising an open face, the open face allowing the insertion and removal of the one or more mattresses from the drum, the open face being located at an axial end of the drum, the drum having a means for driving the drum arranged around a periphery of the drum;
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- an automatic system for automatically inserting the one or more mattresses into the drum of the washing machine;
- wherein the automatic system comprises, facing a compartment of the drum, at least one pusher on an actuator making it possible to push a mattress of the one or more mattresses in the direction of the drum and at least two rollers guiding the mattress of the one or more mattresses, the at least two rollers located between the pusher and the drum.
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