Lg Electronics Inc.

In Geun Ahn

Seog Kyu Park

Kyu Won Lee

Young Soo Kim

Kyung Chul Woo

Kyeong Hwan Kim

Ki Chul Woo

Jae Mun Kim

Ji Maeng Kim

Jong Deuk Bae

Heung Gi Kim

Hung Myong Cho

Soung Bong Choi

Jong Chul Bang

Seong Hai Jeong

Seong No Yoon

Youn Dong Lee

Dong Beom Lee

Min Kyu Lim

Yeong Soo Kim

Seong Il Moon

Phal Jin Lee

Hyeok Deok Kim

Seong Ii Moon

A laundry machine includes a body for defining an exterior; a water supply valve provided in the body and connected with an outer water supply; a drum rotatably mounted within the tub; at least one steam generator to supply steam ino the drum; and a water-adjust-valve to adjust the water amount supplied to the steam generator.

Laundry machine

A washing machine using steam and a method for controlling the same is disclosed. The washing machine with a steam generator () selectively supplying steam not a drum () according to the present invention includes a course select part () for a user to select a wash course, a steam select part () for a user to select whether steam washing is operated and a controller () for controlling the steam generator () based on a wash course selected from the course select part () (an inputted wash course) and a signal selected from the steam select part (). The present invention has an advantageous effect that convenience is improved for a user to use the washing machine using steam as well as washing performance is improved, because disadvantages due to malfunctions of a steam generator are prevented.

Washing machine using steam and method for controlling the same

A stator of an electric motor and a washing apparatus having the same are disclosed. The stator includes a stator core, which has a plurality of bases stacked one above another after being wound, each base having a plurality of poles formed at one side surface thereof and a plurality of notches formed at the other side surface thereof. Each base is divided into at least two parts to be assembled with one another.

Stator of motor and washing apparatus having the same

The present invention relates to a steam generator and a washing machine therewith. The present invention provides a steam generator including a water chamber for holding water actually, the water chamber having a heater mounted thereto for heating the water, and a steam chamber for holding steam generated as the water is heated actually, wherein the water chamber has a vertical direction length (a vertical length) relatively greater than a horizontal direction length (a horizontal length).

Steam generator and washing machine therewith

Disclosed herein are a steam generator (), a laundry machine, and a control method of the laundry machine. The steam generator () includes a steam generation unit () having a water inlet port () formed at one side thereof, an outlet port () formed at the other side thereof, and a flow channel () connected between the water inlet port () and the outlet port (); and a heater () for heating water being supplied through the water inlet port () to generate steam. The laundry machine includes a machine case () forming the external appearance thereof, a drum () rotatably mounted in the machine case (), and a steam generator () having a steam generation unit () with a flow channel () connected between a water inlet port () formed at one side thereof and an outlet port () formed at the other side thereof, and a heater () for heating water being supplied through the water inlet port () to generate steam. The control method includes a steam supply step of heating water being supplied through the water inlet port () of the steam generation unit () by the heater () to generate steam and supplying the generated steam to the drum ().

Steam generator , and laundry device and method thereof

A drum washing machine includes a tub installed in a housing to receive wash water therein, a drum rotatably installed in the tub, a rotor having a rotating shaft connected to the drum, a bearing housing having at least one bearing for supporting the rotating shaft of the rotor, the bearing housing being located at the tub, and a stator spaced apart from the rotor by a predetermined distance and directly connected to the tub.

Drum type laundry machine

A novel washing method of a washing machine that is capable of performing a washing operation of laundry with reduced washing water consumption and low power consumption and, in addition, sterilizing the laundry is disclosed. The washing method includes supplying washing water containing detergent into a tub to perform a high-concentration washing process, and, before or after the high-concentration washing process, supplying steam into a drum.

Method for washing of washer

The present invention relates to a stator of an electric motor and a washing machine having the same, wherein the stator includes a stator core of a stack of bases each with a plurality of poles, an insulator having an upper insulator and a lower insulator fastened to the stator core, a plurality of fastening portions each having a fastening hole for fastening the stator, and a plurality of connection portions each having a plurality of vertical ribs for connecting the insulator to each of the fastening portions, wherein the insulator, the fastening portions, and the connection portions are injection molded as one unit, with the stator core inserted thereto.

Stator of motor and washing machine having the same

The present invention relates to drum type washing machines, and more particularly, to a new type of steam generator for a drum type washing machine, which enables fast and effective washing and drying of laundry, and can provide a refresh effect of removal of wrinkles form, and sterilization of the laundry. For this, a steam generator () includes a steam generating portion () having a water supply inlet () at one side and an outlet () at the other side, and a space () between the water supply inlet () and the outlet (), a water supply flow line () connected to the water supply inlet () for guiding the water to the space, a discharge flow line () connected to the outlet () for guiding a flow of steam generated at the space, a bypass flow line () connected to the water supply flow line () for discharging the water overflowing from the steam generating portion () in a case water is supplied in a state the outlet () and/or the discharge flow line () are blocked, and a heater () for heating the water supplied through the water supply inlet () to generate the steam.

Washing machine having steam generator

A novel washing method that is capable of smoothly washing laundry with low washing water consumption and low power consumption is disclosed. The control method is applied to a washing machine having a steam generation unit. The control method comprising a step of discharging water out of the steam generation unit when a rinsing operation of the washing machine is carried out.

Method for controlling of washer

A steam generating device and a washing machine having the same are disclosed. The steam generating device includes a lower housing including a main portion for receiving a heater, and connecting portions extending outwardly from the main portion, the lower housing defining a water chamber for containing water, an upper housing connected to the connecting portions, the upper housing defining a steam chamber for containing steam, a water level sensor for sensing a level of water contained in the water chamber, and a receptacle for protecting the water level sensor. The receptacle has an opening for allowing water to be introduced into the receptacle, and is substantially aligned with an inner surface of the lower housing or is arranged at a position spaced apart from the heater by a longer distance than the inner surface of the lower housing.

Steam generating device and washing machine having the same

A steam generating device and a washing machine having the same are disclosed. The steam generating device includes a lower housing, which contains water, in which a heater is arranged, and which has a vertical length longer than a horizontal length, an upper housing including a steam chamber for containing steam generated as the water is heated, a water level sensor for sensing a water level of the water chamber, and a receptacle for covering the water level sensor, the receptacle including an opening for allowing water to be introduced into the receptacle. In accordance with this configuration, it is possible to easily install the steam generating device, to achieve a superior performance, to prevent the water level sensor from malfunctioning, and to prevent spots from being formed on laundry.

Dish washing machine including a steam generator. The dish washing machine also includes a tub that defines a dish washing space therein. A water supply supplies water to the steam generator, and a steam flow conduit guides steam, generated by the steam generator, to the dish washing space. An over-pressure prevention conduit having one end connected to the water supply conduit and the other end connected to either the steam flow conduit or the tub. The over-pressure prevention conduit prevents water in the steam generator from flowing backward into the water conduit and/or the public water supply when a reverse water pressure condition occurs.

Dish washing machine having a steam generator and an over-pressure prevention feature

A method for controlling a washing machine is disclosed. The method for controlling a washing machine having a steam generator includes a step of automatically discharging water of the steam generator outside of the steam generator during the operation of the washing machine. Therefore, according to the present invention, foreign substances may be efficiently prevented from precipitating in the steam generator.

Method for controlling washing machine

Drum assembly, and method for fabricating the same is disclosed, for making a capacity larger and enhancing stiffness and strength. The drum assembly includes a drum for holding laundry, a connector attached to an outside surface of a bottom of the drum, and a driving member coupled to the connector for rotating the drum, wherein the bottom includes an expansion region unoccupied by the connector, the expansion region being protruded toward an outside of the drum, to expand a capacity of the drum. The method includes a first time pressing for pressing a plate for forming a bottom of a drum, for securing a space for expanding a capacity of the drum, and a second time pressing for forming a seat for attaching a connector connecting a driving member and the drum.

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Changwon-si, South Korea

In Geun Ahn