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Control mechanism for washing machine drive with acceleration sensing
US9506180B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9506180-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314408975-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Publication date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
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A transmission controller for an automatic washing machine incorporates an accelerometer to provide for sophisticated out-of-balance detection. Speed sensing and water moisture sensing may optionally be also incorporated into the transmission controller, the former providing a more sophisticated out-of-balance detection and the latter permitting overflow detection.
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We claim: 1. A washing machine transmission controller for control of a washing machine transmission, the washing machine transmission being of a type supported on a washing machine washtub for controlling washing motion comprising: a housing positionable adjacent to a washing machine transmission to move therewith; electrical conductors adapted to communicate with an external washing machine controller; an electronic actuator supported by the housing providing a control arm e…
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Textiles & Paper · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9506180B2 cover?
- A transmission controller for an automatic washing machine incorporates an accelerometer to provide for sophisticated out-of-balance detection. Speed sensing and water moisture sensing may optionally be also incorporated into the transmission controller, the former providing a more sophisticated out-of-balance detection and the latter permitting overflow detection.
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- Illinois Tool Works, Illinois Tool Works
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- Primary CPC classification D06F37/42. Mapped technology areas include Textiles & Paper.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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