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POP-OUT LINT TRAP AND DOOR INTERLOCK FOR LAUNDRY APPARATUS

  • US 3,579,851 A
  • Filed: 05/19/1969
  • Issued: 05/25/1971
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/1969
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In dryer apparatus having cabinet structure with a basket supported therein for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis;

  • air circulation means and heater structure for warming air circulated by the air circulation means; and

    means including duct work for channeling the air circulated through the basket in a specific manner;

    sTructure including a motor for effecting rotation of the basket and the air circulation means;

    a front panel structure having an opening in registry with an open front of the basket and door structure carried by the front panel for closing the openings during operation of the dryer;

    control means for initiating, controlling and timing the operation of the motor and heater structure, in accordance with a selected cycle of operation, the improvement comprising;

    a lint filter disposed in the path of the circulated air, means cooperating with said door structure for interrupting the operation of said dryer apparatus, means for effecting withdrawal of said lint filter from the path of the circulated air in response to the opening of said door structure, means for preventing continued operation of said dryer apparatus when said door structure has been opened during a cycle of operation, said means for preventing continued operation of said dryer apparatus being operable by said lint trap when moved back into the path of the circulated air, to continue the cycle of operation.

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