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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2004
Seong Hai Jeong, Changwon-si, KR;
Ju Han Yoon, Changwon-si, KR;
Soo Won Park, Changwon-si, KR;
IN Hee Han, Changwon-si, KR;
Seong Hai Jeong, Changwon-si, KR;
Ju Han Yoon, Changwon-si, KR;
Soo Won Park, Changwon-si, KR;
In Hee Han, Changwon-si, KR;
LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A drum for use in a dryer is provided. The drum includes a plurality of segments joined axially to form the drum's cylindrical shape. The drum has a simple structure enabling the use of standardized segments to facilitate dryer manufacture by reducing production costs, increasing productivity, and reducing failure rates. The drum, which has a cylindrical shape, is composed of a plurality of segments, preferably, three, each arranged axially with respect to the axis of the drum. The drum includes a coupling mechanism, provided on each side edge of each segment, for joining the segments to form the cylindrical shape of the drum.