公开(公告)号：US11419477B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US16701546

申请日：2019-12-03

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Jinhong Park ,  Kichul Cho ,  Jinhong Kim

IPC: A47L15/18 ,  A47L15/22 ,  A47L15/42 ,  D06F34/20 ,  D06F37/42 ,  E05B15/00 ,  E05B15/04 ,  E05B17/00 ,  E05B17/22 ,  E05B65/00 ,  E05C1/12 ,  E05C3/12 ,  D06F103/40

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed. The lock includes a holder provided at one selected from between the cabinet and the door, a housing provided at the other selected from between the cabinet and the door, a first stopper provided at the housing, a fastening unit separably coupled to the first stopper so as to be coupled to the holder when separated from the first stopper, an actuation unit configured to reciprocate in the housing, the actuation unit being configured to be moved away from the introduction port in the state of contacting the holder when the door is moved so as to close the introduction port, the actuation unit being configured to separate the fastening unit from the first stopper while being moved away from the introduction port, a first elastic member for providing force necessary to move the fastening unit away from the introduction port when the fastening unit is separated from the first stopper, a second elastic member for providing force necessary to move the actuation unit toward the introduction port, and an actuation unit lock for fixing the actuation unit to the housing when not in contact with the door and releasing coupling between the actuation unit and the housing when in contact with the door.

公开(公告)号：US09689102B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14551443

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： San Choi ,  Kichul Cho ,  Jongchul Bang

IPC: D06F37/20 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/30

CPC classification number: D06F37/203 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/30 ,  D06F2202/04 ,  D06F2202/085 ,  D06F2204/06

Abstract: A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes a casing, and a state sensing unit for sensing tilt of a predetermined angle or more of the casing or vibration of a predetermined magnitude or more applied to the casing. The state sensing unit includes a switching conductive element configured to move according to the tilt or the vibration, a contact electrode, and a guide electrode configured to guide movement of the switching conductive element and to be electrically connected to the contact electrode through the switching conductive element when the switching conductive element contacts the contact electrode.

公开(公告)号：US10920362B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-16

申请号：US15626667

申请日：2017-06-19

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Kichul Cho

IPC: D06F39/14 ,  E05C19/02 ,  D06F37/28 ,  E05C3/12 ,  E05B63/00 ,  E05B47/00 ,  D06F37/42

Abstract: A lock including a latch provided at one of a door and a cabinet, and a coupler provided at the other one of the door and the cabinet, the coupler including a housing including a latch insertion hole, an engaging lever including an engaging lever body rotatably provided within the housing, a latch insertion groove having a first end of the latch inserted therein by extending from a first end of the engaging part body, and first, second, third, and fourth projections formed by extending a second end of the engaging lever body.

公开(公告)号：US10588479B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-17

申请号：US15398324

申请日：2017-01-04

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Kichul Cho

IPC: A47L15/42

Abstract: A control apparatus for a water flow is disclosed, which comprises an inlet connected to a water supply source; a discharge unit connected to a space where water is stored; a chamber for communicating the inlet with the discharge unit through a first communication unit connected to the inlet and a second communication unit connected to the discharge unit; a valve opening or closing the second communication unit; a first body fixed to any one of the inside of the inlet and the inside of the discharge unit; a first through hole provided to pass through the first body, forming a water flow; a second body fixed to the first body and located inside the first through hole; an elastic body fixed to the second body; a first support unit protruded from the first body to the elastic body, supporting the elastic body and forming a space between the elastic body and the first body to enter water the first through hole; and a second support unit protruded from the first body to the elastic body, selectively supporting the elastic body in accordance with a water pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20190254497A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16402388

申请日：2019-05-03

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Jinhong Park ,  Kichul Cho ,  Jinhong Kim

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  E05C1/12 ,  E05C3/12

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed. The lock includes a holder provided at one selected from between the cabinet and the door, a housing provided at the other selected from between the cabinet and the door, a first stopper provided at the housing, a fastening unit separably coupled to the first stopper so as to be coupled to the holder when separated from the first stopper, an actuation unit configured to reciprocate in the housing, the actuation unit being configured to be moved away from the introduction port in the state of contacting the holder when the door is moved so as to close the introduction port, the actuation unit being configured to separate the fastening unit from the first stopper while being moved away from the introduction port, a first elastic member for providing force necessary to move the fastening unit away from the introduction port when the fastening unit is separated from the first stopper, a second elastic member for providing force necessary to move the actuation unit toward the introduction port, and an actuation unit lock for fixing the actuation unit to the housing when not in contact with the door and releasing coupling between the actuation unit and the housing when in contact with the door.

公开(公告)号：US12129592B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US17179761

申请日：2021-02-19

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Youngjae Lee ,  Kichul Cho

IPC: D06F58/24 ,  D06F58/02 ,  F04D29/00 ,  F28G9/00

CPC classification number: D06F58/24 ,  D06F58/02 ,  F04D29/007 ,  F28G9/00

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a duct system including an air discharge duct for discharging air inside the drum to an outside of the drum, an air supply duct for supplying air to the drum, and a connection duct for connecting the air discharge duct and the air supply duct to each other. The apparatus also includes a heat-absorber disposed inside the connection duct to remove moisture from air, and a heat-emitter disposed inside the connection duct to heat air passing through the heat-absorber. The apparatus further includes a water ejector disposed in the duct system and defining a water flow path for supplying water to the heat-absorber to remove foreign substances remaining on the heat-absorber.

公开(公告)号：US10531782B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US16402388

申请日：2019-05-03

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Jinhong Park ,  Kichul Cho ,  Jinhong Kim

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  E05C1/12 ,  E05C3/12 ,  D06F37/42

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed. The lock includes a holder provided at one selected from between the cabinet and the door, a housing provided at the other selected from between the cabinet and the door, a first stopper provided at the housing, a fastening unit separably coupled to the first stopper so as to be coupled to the holder when separated from the first stopper, an actuation unit configured to reciprocate in the housing, the actuation unit being configured to be moved away from the introduction port in the state of contacting the holder when the door is moved so as to close the introduction port, the actuation unit being configured to separate the fastening unit from the first stopper while being moved away from the introduction port, a first elastic member for providing force necessary to move the fastening unit away from the introduction port when the fastening unit is separated from the first stopper, a second elastic member for providing force necessary to move the actuation unit toward the introduction port, and an actuation unit lock for fixing the actuation unit to the housing when not in contact with the door and releasing coupling between the actuation unit and the housing when in contact with the door.

公开(公告)号：US10321798B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US15465010

申请日：2017-03-21

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Jinhong Park ,  Kichul Cho ,  Jinhong Kim

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  E05C1/12 ,  E05C3/12 ,  D06F37/42

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed. The lock includes a holder provided at one selected from between the cabinet and the door, a housing provided at the other selected from between the cabinet and the door, a first stopper provided at the housing, a fastening unit separably coupled to the first stopper so as to be coupled to the holder when separated from the first stopper, an actuation unit configured to reciprocate in the housing, the actuation unit being configured to be moved away from the introduction port in the state of contacting the holder when the door is moved so as to close the introduction port, the actuation unit being configured to separate the fastening unit from the first stopper while being moved away from the introduction port, a first elastic member for providing force necessary to move the fastening unit away from the introduction port when the fastening unit is separated from the first stopper, a second elastic member for providing force necessary to move the actuation unit toward the introduction port, and an actuation unit lock for fixing the actuation unit to the housing when not in contact with the door and releasing coupling between the actuation unit and the housing when in contact with the door.

公开(公告)号：US12123125B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17219091

申请日：2021-03-31

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Kichul Cho ,  Youngjae Lee ,  Inbo Sim

IPC: D06F33/69 ,  D06F29/00 ,  D06F29/02 ,  D06F33/63 ,  D06F33/68 ,  D06F58/20 ,  D06F58/24 ,  D06F101/20

CPC classification number: D06F33/68 ,  D06F29/005 ,  D06F29/02 ,  D06F33/63 ,  D06F58/206 ,  D06F58/24 ,  D06F2101/20

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a drum, a duct circulating air through the drum, a heat exchanger in the duct, a water collector configured to water separated from air through the heat exchanger, a spray configured to spray water to the heat exchanger, a pump housing that is connected to the water collector and defines first and second pump outlets, an impeller moving water in the pump housing to the first pump outlet, a drainage housing, a housing connecting pipe connecting the second pump outlet to the drainage housing, a drain pipe discharging water in the drainage housing, and a drain valve controlling the drain pipe, and a switch housing connected to the first pump outlet, a first supply pipe connecting the switch housing to the spray, a second supply pipe connecting the switch housing to the drain pipe, and a switch valve controlling the first and second supply pipes.

公开(公告)号：US10758107B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-01

申请号：US15917288

申请日：2018-03-09

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Jinseok Park ,  Kichul Cho

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  D06F39/08 ,  D06F39/04 ,  F04D29/58 ,  A47L15/08

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump and a dishwasher including the same. The pump of the present invention includes a housing having a cylindrical shape to contain water; an rotatable impeller to discharge the water in the housing to an external; a heater cover to form a bottom surface of the housing; a heater plate joined to a lower side of the heater cover; and a heater joined to a lower side of the heater plate to heat the heater plate. The heater is not in directly contact with the heater cover.