Whirlpool. has filed a patent for a laundry treating appliance with a tub, rotatable drum, and sealing interface to prevent liquid leakage. The design aims to enhance efficiency and performance in laundry treatment processes. GlobalData’s report on Whirlpool gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Whirlpool, Smart home appliances was a key innovation area identified from patents. Whirlpool's grant share as of January 2024 was 67%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Laundry treating appliance with improved liquid chamber sealing
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240035219A1) describes a laundry treating appliance with a unique sealing interface to prevent leaking of liquid between different components of the appliance. The appliance includes a tub with a liquid chamber, a drum rotatable within the chamber, and tub manifold and drum manifold portions positioned adjacent to each other. The sealing interface between these portions comprises a labyrinth seal, preventing liquid leakage effectively.
Furthermore, the appliance features specific design elements such as sealing surfaces, sealing ribs, and labyrinth ribs to enhance the effectiveness of the sealing interface. The interaction between the sealing elements and surfaces is optimized to minimize wear and ensure a secure seal when liquid is flowing through the interface. Additionally, the appliance includes lifters within the drum, with fluid reservoirs that are fluidly coupled to a common reservoir defined by the tub and drum manifold portions. This configuration allows for efficient treatment of laundry while maintaining a sealed fluid system within the appliance. Overall, the patent application showcases innovative design features aimed at improving the performance and reliability of laundry treating appliances.
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