# US 2023/0053943 A1 · Washing machine

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- Number: US 2023/0053943 A1
- Document ID: US20230053943A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 18/046,114
- Filed: 2022-10-12
- Published: 2023-02-23
- Earliest claimed: 2015-08-27
- Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Inventors: Jang Hoon PARK; Min Jea CHOI; Jae Young KIM; Zoo Hyeong KIM; Nae Young PARK; Kwang Min CHUN
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20230053943A1

## CPC

- D06F 37/28: Doors; Security means therefor
- D06F 37/266: {Gaskets mounted between tub and casing around the loading opening}
- D06F 39/14: Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
- D06F: LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES

## Abstract

A washing machine includes: a cabinet having a first opening and a washing space formed therein; and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes: a door body having a second opening and corresponding to the first opening and provided to rotate relative to the cabinet; door glass having a glass hole communicating with the inside of the cabinet and coupled with the rear surface of the door body; a guide duct that connects the second opening and the glass hole; and a sealing member. The sealing member can prevent washing water or internal air from escaping from the door assembly.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A washing machine comprising:
a cabinet having a first opening and a washing space formed therein; and
a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening,
wherein the door assembly includes:
a door body having a second opening,
a door glass having a hole in the door glass, and
a guide duct configured to connect the second opening to the hole; and
a sealing member is arranged around a perimeter of the hole,
wherein the sealing member includes a sealing cap having one end connected with the guide duct.