Abstract:
Disclosed is a washing machine comprising a main drum rotatably mounted in the tub, a sub drum mounted inside the main drum to be relatively rotatable with respect to the main drum, an outer shaft for rotating the main drum, an inner shaft for rotating the sub drum and disposed inside the outer shaft, and a driving motor. The driving means is configured to rotate the main drum and the sub drum in different directions and/or with different rotational speeds. The washing machine further comprises a main drum spider to connect the main drum to the outer shaft to transfer a driving force of the driving means to the main drum, and a sub drum spider to connect the sub drum to the inner shaft to transfer a driving force of the driving means to the sub drum, wherein the two spiders are arranged to be independently rotatable.
Abstract:
A door opening and closing device for a refrigerator includes a door coupled by means of a hinge unit to a main body defining a storage compartment therein, a gasket disposed between the door and the main body to provide a hermetic seal therebetween, and an opening and closing unit for opening and closing the door with respect to the main body, wherein the opening and closing unit includes a drive unit for generating a driving force, a gasket separation mechanism for pushing the main body using rotational force transmitted from the drive unit to separate the gasket from the main body or the door, and a door rotating mechanism for rotating the door using the rotational force transmitted from the drive unit.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a permanent magnet motor for a washing machine. The permanent magnet motor comprises a stator including stator teeth and stator slots, a stator coil being wound on the stator teeth, and a rotor rotating about a rotor shaft, including rotor teeth, a permanent magnet and a bushing, the rotor being spaced from an inner circumference of the stator.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a washing machine comprising a main body defining an outer appearance, a tub disposed within the main body, a main drum rotatably mounted in the tub, a sub drum mounted inside the main drum to be relatively rotatable with respect to the main drum, an outer shaft for rotating the main drum, an inner shaft for rotating the sub drum and disposed inside the outer shaft, and a driving motor. The driving motor has a stator, an outer rotor connected to the inner shaft and disposed outside the stator and, an inner rotor connected to the outer shaft and disposed inside the stator, wherein the driving motor is configured to rotate the main drum and the sub drum in different directions and/or with different rotational speeds.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher, including a cabinet, a wash tub, an air guide including a water supply channel, a drainage channel, and a first sensor attached to the water supply channel and configured to measure an amount of wash water introduced from the water supply channel, a sump including a second sensor configured to sense the stored wash water and measure a turbidity of the stored wash water, and a controller configured to determine whether the wash water is introduced into the dishwasher based on a result of sensing of the second sensor, and, depending on a result of determination, determine whether the wash water leaks from the air guide based on a result of measurement of the first sensor or whether the wash water is supplied normally.
Abstract:
A door opening and closing device for a refrigerator includes a door coupled to a main body, an opening and closing unit including a drive unit for generating rotational force by means of a motor and a door rotating mechanism for opening or closing the door, a device for measuring a back electromotive force generated from the motor, a power circuit connected for supplying power to the motor, a circuit for transmitting back electromotive force of the motor to the device, a control switch for selectively connecting the motor to the circuit or the power circuit, and a control unit for connecting the control switch to the power circuit when the motor is activated, and connecting the control switch to the circuit and opening or closing the door when the motor is deactivated, wherein the control unit closes the door when a predetermined back electromotive force is input to the device.