Drum assembly of washing machine
AssigneeLG Electronics Inc.
InventorsKeon Kim, Yu-Beom Kang, Sang Man Je
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Abstract
Disclosed is a drum assembly, which provides a big volume as well as reinforces a coupling power to a power transfer element. The present invention includes a drum, a spider, and a driving shaft. The drum includes an opening confronting a door, a rear wall provided opposite to the opening, the rear wall having a circumferential portion protruding more outward than a central portion, and a circumferential wall between the opening and the rear wall. The spider is attached to an outside of the rear wall. And, the driving shaft penetrates into the tub to be connected to the spider.
Claims13
A drum of a washing machine, comprising:
- an opening confronting a door;
- a rear wall provided opposite to the opening, the rear wall having a circumferential portion protruding more outward than a central portion;
- and
- a circumferential wall between the opening and the rear wall.
A drum assembly of a washing machine, comprising:
- a drum including a rear wall having a circumferential portion protruding more outward than a central portion;
- a spider attached to an outside of the rear wall;
- and
- a driving shaft connected to the spider.
A washing machine comprising:
- a cabinet;
- a tub in the cabinet;
- a drum including a rear wall having a circumferential portion protruding more outward than a central portion;
- a spider attached to an outside of the rear wall;
- a driving shaft connected to the spider;
- and
- a motor provided in the cabinet to be connected to the driving shaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.