Washing machine
First Claim
1. A washing machine comprising:
- a cabinet which defines an appearance of the washing machine;
a detergent supply device which is removably installed in the cabinet; and
a reception chamber which is defined at an upper portion of the cabinet to receive the detergent supply device, wherein the detergent supply device comprises;
a detergent container to contain detergent therein, and a handle which is mounted on an upper portion of the detergent container, and selectively locks and releases the detergent supply device to and from the reception chamber in response to the handle being rotated.
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Abstract
A washing machine having a detergent supply device which is easily installed in a cabinet of the washing machine, and is not exposed to the outside of the cabinet. The detergent supply device includes a detergent container and a handle, and is seated in a reception chamber defined at an upper portion of the cabinet. Locking slots are formed on side mounting parts of the handle, and locking projections are provided on opposite sidewalls of the reception chamber, so as to have the locking projections be inserted into the locking slots where the handle is downwardly rotated. A cover is hinged to an upper portion of the reception chamber so as not to expose the detergent supply device to the outside. At least one hook is provided on a front end of the cover, and at least one hook hole is formed on a front portion of the reception chamber to engage with the hook, so as to have the cover openably cover the upper portion of the reception chamber.
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Citations
23 Claims
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1. A washing machine comprising:
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a cabinet which defines an appearance of the washing machine;
a detergent supply device which is removably installed in the cabinet; and
a reception chamber which is defined at an upper portion of the cabinet to receive the detergent supply device, wherein the detergent supply device comprises;
a detergent container to contain detergent therein, and a handle which is mounted on an upper portion of the detergent container, and selectively locks and releases the detergent supply device to and from the reception chamber in response to the handle being rotated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A washing machine comprising:
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a cabinet which defines an appearance of the washing machine;
a wash tub to receive laundry therein; and
a detergent supply device which is removably installed in the cabinet, and comprises;
a detergent container to contain detergent therein, and a handle which is mounted on an upper portion of the detergent container, and selectively locks and releases the detergent supply device to and from the cabinet in response to the handle being rotated. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A washing machine comprising:
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a cabinet which defines an appearance of the washing machine;
a wash tub to receive laundry therein;
an automatic detergent supply device which is removably installed within the cabinet, and automatically feeds detergent received therein to the wash tub; and
a handle which is mounted on an upper portion of the detergent container, and selectively locks and releases the detergent supply device to and from the cabinet in response to the handle being rotated.
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21. A detergent supply device for use in a washing machine having a cabinet which defines an appearance of the washing machine, a wash tub to receive laundry therein, and a reception chamber which is defined in the cabinet to receive the detergent supply device therein, comprising:
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a detergent container to contain detergent therein, and a handle which is mounted on an upper portion of the detergent container, and selectively locks and releases the detergent supply device to and from the cabinet in response to the handle being rotated. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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