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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2009
Robert E. Wehrheim, Wentzville, MO (US);
Keith I. Hoemann, Fenton, MO (US);
Gregory A. Peterson, South Barrington, IL (US);
L. Ranney Dohogne, Creve Coeur, MO (US);
Marshall J. Huggins, Kirkwood, MO (US);
Gregory M. Levine, St. Louis, MO (US);
Robert E. Wehrheim, Wentzville, MO (US);
Keith I. Hoemann, Fenton, MO (US);
Gregory A. Peterson, South Barrington, IL (US);
L. Ranney Dohogne, Creve Coeur, MO (US);
Marshall J. Huggins, Kirkwood, MO (US);
Gregory M. Levine, St. Louis, MO (US);
Nidec Motor Corporation, St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
A drying device has been developed having a single electric motor configured to drive a drum and directly drive an air blower. The single electric motor is a non-line frequency electric motor. The drum is coupled to a support frame to enable rotation of the drum relative the support frame. The drum has an interior space for holding a load of articles, such as clothing. The motor includes a controller configured to increase gradually the angular velocity of the drum to provide a 'soft start' for the dryer.