Washing machine
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1. A washing machine comprising:
- a washing tub;
a body in which said washing tub is resiliently supported;
sound insulation means for supporting said body and for preventing the noise generated during operation of said washing machine from leaking out of said body, said sound insulation means comprising;
a base for supporting said body and having a first opening for receiving a packing that prevents said washing tub from moving when said washing machine should be packed, and a second opening on a side of said base; and
a removable sound absorbing element made of a synthetic resin having a high specific gravity and including a filler for increasing the specific gravity thereof insertable through said second opening for closing said first opening, said sound absorbing element being removable for opening the first opening to enable installation of the packing.
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Abstract
A washing machine includes a washing tub elastically supported in a body of the washing machine; a sound insulation member covering the bottom surface of the body; the sound insulation member being formed with an opening for inserting packing to prevent the washing tub from moving when the washing machine should be packed; and a lid for opening and closing the opening.
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1. A washing machine comprising:
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a washing tub; a body in which said washing tub is resiliently supported; sound insulation means for supporting said body and for preventing the noise generated during operation of said washing machine from leaking out of said body, said sound insulation means comprising; a base for supporting said body and having a first opening for receiving a packing that prevents said washing tub from moving when said washing machine should be packed, and a second opening on a side of said base; and a removable sound absorbing element made of a synthetic resin having a high specific gravity and including a filler for increasing the specific gravity thereof insertable through said second opening for closing said first opening, said sound absorbing element being removable for opening the first opening to enable installation of the packing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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