Drum-type washing machine and bearing housing structure thereof

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PATENT NO 8887538
APP PUB NO 20120042698A1
SERIAL NO

13239513

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A drum type washing machine is provided. The washing machine may include a tub, a drum, a motor rotating the drum, bearing housings housing bearings to support a rotation shaft, a suspension connected to the bearing housings and a cabinet to mitigate vibration, a bracket coupled to the bearing housings, and a gasket installed between the bracket and the tub. Such an arrangement may allow volumes of the tub and the drum may be increased without increasing the volume of the cabinet.

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  • LG ELECTRONICS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chang, Jae Won Kunpo-si, KR 152 2365
Jeon, Si Moon Seoul, KR 109 1998
Kim, Kyeong Hwan Seoul, KR 48 533
Lim, Hee Tae Buchun-si, KR 74 872
Seo, Hyun Seok Inchon-si, KR 85 977

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