The present invention relates to washing machines, and more particularly, to washing machines with basket assemblies and refill drawer assemblies.
Applicant is not aware of any washing machines having the novel features of the present invention.
The present invention is a washing machine assembly comprising a washing machine, which has an electronic control panel, a refill drawer assembly, and a drum having at least one drum paddle. The present invention further comprises a basket assembly that mounts onto the at least one drum paddle.
The basket assembly comprises at least one basket to contain articles therein to wash, and an elongated curved wall. In a preferred embodiment, the basket assembly comprises first and second baskets to contain articles therein to wash, and an elongated curved wall that joins the first and second baskets. The at least one basket comprises first and second walls, an outer lateral wall, an inner lateral wall, and a bottom wall. The bottom wall is curved to contour the drum. The first and second walls, the outer lateral wall, the inner lateral wall, and the bottom wall define a cavity. The at least one basket further comprises a cover door. The cover door comprises a lock that secures onto a latch. The first and second walls, the outer lateral wall, the inner lateral wall, the bottom wall, and the cover define a wire basket assembly, or otherwise are grated to allow fluids to easily flow therethrough. The elongated curved wall comprises at least one hole and is mounted onto the drum paddle.
As an example, the articles to wash are clothing that include, but are not limited to, underwear, caps, and/or footwear including shoes and socks. The basket assembly is removable.
The refill drawer assembly mounts approximately horizontally within the washing machine. The refill drawer assembly comprises at least one refill housing which has a lid and stores and dispenses at least one agent within the washing machine. The at least one agent is detergent, laundry detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener. The electronic control panel is positioned exteriorly onto an interior panel of the refill drawer assembly.
The washing machine further comprises a light emitting diode system integrated onto a doorframe of the washing machine to illuminate the drum.
It is therefore one of the main objects of the present invention to provide a washing machine assembly.
It is another object of this invention to provide a washing machine assembly comprising a basket assembly.
It is another object of this invention to provide a washing machine assembly, which has a refill drawer assembly with a control panel.
It is another object of this invention to provide a washing machine assembly with a basket assembly to secure articles of clothing such as, but not limited to, shoes, socks and caps for wash.
It is another object of this invention to provide a washing machine assembly that is of a durable and reliable construction.
Further objects of the invention will be brought out in the following part of the specification, wherein detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing the invention without placing limitations thereon.
With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
Referring now to the drawings, the present invention is a washing machine assembly and is generally referred to with numeral 10. It can be observed that it basically includes basket assembly 20 with at least one basket 30, refill drawer assembly 60, electronic control panel 180, and washing machine 200.
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Washing machine 200 further comprises light emitting diode system 218 integrated onto doorframe 220. Light emitting diode system 218 is positioned to illuminate drum 210 and articles of clothing therein, not seen, when washing machine 200 is operating, and when washing machine 200 is stopped to allow better visibility within drum 210.
Refill drawer assembly 60 comprises actuator 66. Actuator 66 is coupled to a soft closing push open hinge, which allows refill drawer assembly 60 to softly open and close when applying a predetermined force on it.
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It is noted that each basket 30 and 30′ may have one, two, or more cavities 44 and 44′ respectively, according to an area inside drum 210. Each basket 30 and 30′ further comprises respective cover doors 46 and 46′ coupled to respective outer lateral walls 36 and 36′ with hinges 47 and 47′ respectively. First walls 32 and 32′, second walls 34 and 34′, outer lateral walls 36 and 36′, inner lateral walls 38 and 38′, dividing walls 40 and 40′, bottom walls 42 and 42′, and cover doors 46 and 46′ define a wire basket assembly, or are otherwise grated, to allow fluids, detergents, water, etc. to flow within baskets 30 and 30′.
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Basket assembly 20 contains and secures articles therein to wash, wherein the articles may be clothing that include, but are not limited to, underwear, caps, and/or footwear including shoes and socks, not seen. The articles are positioned at cavities 44 and 44′, and are secured by respective cover doors 46 and 46′. Cover doors 46 and 46′ close onto respective inner lateral walls 38 and 38′. Respective locks 54 and 54′ lock upon respective latches 56 and 56′, seen in
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In a preferred embodiment, refill housing 80 is an elongated housing comprising top wall 81, sidewalls 82 and 84, rear wall 88, base wall 90, and front wall 92 that define cavity 86 to house at least one agent. Refill housing 80 also comprises valve 94, illustrated in an open position, for dispensing said at least one agent within washing machine 200. Refill housing 80 further comprises lid 96. Lid 96 is coupled to top wall 81 with hinge 97 and closes onto front wall 92 with lock 98. Lid 96 is illustrated in an open position, wherein base wall 90 is seen. Top wall 81 and lid 96 are of a transparent material to see within refill housing 80.
In a preferred embodiment, refill housing 100 is an elongated housing comprising top wall 101, sidewalls 102 and 104, rear wall 108, base wall 110, and front wall 112 that define cavity 106 to house at least one agent. Refill housing 100 also comprises valve 114, illustrated in an open position, for dispensing said at least one agent within washing machine 200. Refill housing 100 further comprises lid 116. Lid 116 is coupled to top wall 101 with hinge 117 and closes onto front wall 112 with lock 118. Lid 116 is illustrated in an open position, wherein base wall 110 is seen. Top wall 101 and lid 116 are of a transparent material to see within refill housing 100.
In a preferred embodiment, refill housing 120 is an elongated housing comprising top wall 121, sidewalls 122 and 124, rear wall 128, base wall 130, and front wall 132 that define cavity 126 to house at least one agent. Refill housing 120 also comprises valve 134, illustrated in an open position, for dispensing said at least one agent within washing machine 200. Refill housing 120 further comprises lid 136. Lid 136 is coupled to top wall 121 with hinge 137 and closes onto front wall 132 with lock 138. Lid 136 is illustrated in an open position, wherein base wall 130 is seen. Top wall 121 and lid 136 are of a transparent material to see within refill housing 120.
In a preferred embodiment, refill housing 140 is an elongated housing comprising top wall 141, sidewalls 142 and 144, rear wall 148, base wall 150, and front wall 152 that define cavity 146 to house at least one agent. Refill housing 140 also comprises valve 154, illustrated in an open position, for dispensing said at least one agent within washing machine 200. Refill housing 140 further comprises lid 156. Lid 156 is coupled to top wall 141 with hinge 157 and closes onto front wall 152 with lock 158. Lid 156 is illustrated in an open position, wherein base wall 150 is seen. Top wall 141 and lid 156 are of a transparent material to see within refill housing 140. In an alternate embodiment, any of the at least one refill housings may comprise, as seen for refill housing 140, actuator assembly 160 comprising shaft 162 and at least one blade 164. Actuator assembly 160 is for agent that, as an example, is a powdered laundry detergent. Actuator assembly 160 is powered to rotate shaft 162 to allow agent to exit through valve 154 when in an open position.
At least one agent can be, but is not limited to being liquid, semi-solid, and/or solid, and in a preferred embodiment, at least one agent is detergent, laundry detergent, bleach, and/or fabric softener. Water and/or other cleaning chemicals may also be added to at least one agent.
In another embodiment, drum 210 of washing machine 200 may move vertically and horizontally for easy access when washing machine 200 is stopped.
The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.
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