Filter assembly of washing machine
AssigneeLG Electronics Inc.
InventorsKeon Kim, Yu Beom Kang, Sang Man Je
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Abstract
A filter assembly for a washing machine is provided which uses a simple structure to separate dirt and/or particles from washing water using. The filter assembly includes a filter case with an inlet and an outlet each positioned along its circumference, and an opening within the filler case which allows for communication between the inlet and outlet. A filter is provided in the filter case, the filter having a plate disposed in front of the opening to prevent particles from passing through the opening. Rather, the heavy particles are gathered in a central area of the filter by a centrifugal force generated by the water flowing in the filter case.
Claims47
A filter assembly for a washing machine, comprising:
- a filter case, comprising:
- a body with an interior space formed therein;
- an inlet and an outlet each positioned on an outer peripheral portion of the body;
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- a passage provided within the interior space of the body and configured to provide for communication between the inlet and outlet;
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- a filter provided in the filter case, the filter comprising a rod with a solid walled plate disposed at one end thereof and in opposition to the passage so as to prevent a particle from passing through the passage, wherein the filter is configured to gather particles in a central portion thereof in response to a centrifugal force generated when fluid flows into the filter case through the inlet and generates a circular flow within the body as it whirls towards the passage.
A filter assembly for a washing machine, comprising:
- a filter case, comprising:
- a tube having an inlet and an outlet provided on a circumferential portion of the tube;
- a partition wall provided in the tube and configured to partition an internal space of the tube into a first chamber in communication with the inlet, and a second chamber in communication with the outlet;
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- an opening extending through the partition wall;
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- a filter, comprising:
- a cap fitted to the filter case;
- a rod extending from the cap toward the opening;
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- a plate provided at an end of the rod and positioned facing the opening in the partition wall with a predetermined gap formed between the plate and the partition wall, wherein the plate is configured to prevent particles from passing through the opening, and wherein the filter is configured to gather particles in a central area thereof in response to a centrifugal force generated when fluid whirls through the first chamber towards the opening.
A filter assembly for a washing machine, comprising:
- a filter case, comprising:
- a body with an interior space formed therein;
- an inlet and an outlet each positioned on an outer peripheral portion of the body;
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- a passage provided within the interior space of the body and configured to provide for communication between the inlet and outlet;
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- a filter provided in the filter case, the filter comprising a rod and a solid walled plate disposed in opposition to the passage so as to prevent a particle from passing through the passage, wherein the rod is configured to gather particles thereof in response to a centrifugal force generated when fluid flows into the filter case through the inlet and generates a circular flow within the body as it whirls towards the passage.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.