Lg Electronics Inc.

Ji Chang Son

Young Hoon Ha

Bo Yeon Kim

Hye Yong Park

Jong Seog Gim

Bo Yoen Kim

Bong Sang Lee

Chang Won Ryu

Disclosed herein is a washing machine with a tilted washing tub. The washing machine includes a casing on the rear portion of which an opening is formed. The opening is covered with a rear cover provided with an outward protrusion. A washing tub consists of outer and inner tubs. The outer tub is positioned in the casing to be tilted forward at a predetermined angle for containing washing water. The inner tub is positioned in the outer tub for washing and spin-drying laundry. Drive means is positioned under the outer tub to rotate theouterinnertub.

Washing machine with tilted washing tub

A door of a drum-type washing machine, a method of manufacturing a door having hairlines for the drum-type washing machine, and a method of manufacturing a hairline sheet for the door are disclosed herein. The door of the drum-type washing machine comprises a door frame hingeably provided to a front surface of the drum-type washing machine, and a door glass provided to a central hole opened through the door frame. The door frame is provided on the front surface thereof with a multiple ring-shaped hairline sheet. The door frame is reinforced by means of the hairline sheet, and enhanced in an overall aesthetic appearance of the door. The hairline sheet can be conveniently replaced with a new one, if necessary, so that, when the surface of the door is severely damaged or contaminated, these can be overcome by replacing the damaged or contaminated hairline sheet with the new one.

Door of drum-type washing machine, and method of manufacturing door with decorative portion thereof

Disclosed herein is a drum type washing machine with a door ring. A front member is attached to the front surface of a door frame to increase the strength of a door. A decorative part is formed either at the door frame or at the front member of the door frame to improve the appearance of the door. The door ring is mounted at a cabinet around the door. Consequently, the strength of a structure around the door is increased while the appearance of the front surface of the washing machine is improved.

Drum type washing machine with door ring

Disclosed herein are a door for drum type washing machines and a method of manufacturing such a door. A front member is attached to the front surface of a door frame. Consequently, the overall strength of the door frame is increased. Especially, a decorative part, which consists of alternating reflective/nonreflective or embossed/depressed patterns, is formed either at the door frame or at the front member. Consequently, the overall appearance of the door is improved, and glare is effectively prevented.

Door for drum type washing machine and method of manufacturing door with decorative part

A washing machine and a method of manufacturing a door thereof are provided. The washing machine may include a door rotatably coupled to a cabinet, and a door ring positioned on the cabinet at an external circumference of the door to reinforce a rigidity of the cabinet and to improve an external appearance of the washing machine.

Washing machine and method for manufacturing door thereof

Washing machine

Disclosed herein is a washing machine with a tilted washing tub. The washing machine includes a casing on the rear portion of which an opening is formed. The opening is covered with a rear cover provided with an outward protrusion. A washing tub consists of outer and inner tubs. The outer tub is positioned in the casing to be tilted forward at a predetermined angle for containing washing water. The inner tub is positioned in the outer tub for washing and spin-drying laundry. Drive means is positioned under the outer tub to rotate the outer tub.

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Changwon-si, South Korea

Ji Chang Son