WASHING MACHINE
First Claim
1. A washing machine, comprising:
- a casing;
a top cover installed on an upper surface of the casing; and
a door installed at the top cover, through which inside of the casing is opened and closed,wherein a hinge assembly configured to provide a damping force when the door is opened and closed is provided between the top cover and the door.
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Abstract
A washing machine comprises a casing, a top cover installed on an upper surface of the casing, a door installed at the top cover, through which laundry is accommodated into the casing, and a tub installed in the casing, wherein the door is connected to the top cover by a hinge assembly or a damper assembly provided thereat. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge portion, and a second hinge portion having a torsion spring therein. The damper assembly includes a first damper portion, a second damper portion, and a ring member having a round shape and fitted into an outer circumferential surface of the second damper portion. Accordingly, even when the door has a heavy weight due to its material of a reinforcing glass, the hinge assembly or the damper assembly can endure the weight of the door. This may prevent noise or impact occurring when the door is closed.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A washing machine, comprising:
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a casing; a top cover installed on an upper surface of the casing; and a door installed at the top cover, through which inside of the casing is opened and closed, wherein a hinge assembly configured to provide a damping force when the door is opened and closed is provided between the top cover and the door. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A washing machine, comprising:
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a casing; a top cover installed on an upper surface of the casing; and a door installed at the top cover, through which inside of the casing is opened and closed, wherein a damper assembly configured to provide a damping force when the door is opened and closed is provided between the top cover and the door. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A washing machine, comprising:
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a casing; a top cover installed on an upper surface of the casing; and a door installed at the top cover, through which inside of the casing is opened and closed, wherein a hinge assembly and a damper assembly configured to provide a damping force when the door is opened and closed are provided between the top cover and the door. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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