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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 1988
Filed:
Feb. 20, 1986
Mitsubishi Denki K.K., Tokyo, JP;
Nihon Kenetetus Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In a single-tank dehydration-type agitator-operated washing machine, the agitator and the dehydrating tank are driven by respective drive shafts which are operated by a clutch mechanism selectively in such a manner that the drive shafts are selectively rotated in association with each other or independently of each other. A brake band for operating the two drive shafts independently of each other and the clutch mechanism are operated by a lever. In order to positively engage the brake band with the lever, the lever is driven while the drive shafts are being rotated in one direction in association with each other. In order to cause the lever to engage with the brake band with a suitable timing, the brake band is provided with a collar-shaped engagement regulating plate having a cut formed therein.