Self-centering drive system for an automatic washer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5269160
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07905615

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A self-centering drive system is provided in an automatic washer wherein the input drive shaft and the output agitator shaft are drivingly connected by a planetary gear system. A bearing system is provided for the output drive shaft to allow the output drive shaft to seek the best operating center with respect to the input drive shaft and a surrounding ring gear member. Reduced noise, bearing wear and cost advantages are achieved.

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  • WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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Wood, Douglas E Hagar Township, Berrien County, MI 12 295

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