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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2012
Edward Simeon Chupka, Bardstown, KY (US);
Stephen Bernard Froelicher, Shepherdsville, KY (US);
Jeffrey Lynn Jessie, Taylorsville, KY (US);
Richard D. Suel, Ii, Louisville, KY (US);
Edward Simeon Chupka, Bardstown, KY (US);
Stephen Bernard Froelicher, Shepherdsville, KY (US);
Jeffrey Lynn Jessie, Taylorsville, KY (US);
Richard D. Suel, II, Louisville, KY (US);
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A washing machine appliance and a method of operation thereof are provided for shifting between different modes such as wash, rinse, and/or spin modes. A clutch is used to shift between the different modes of operation. Alignment of the clutch, particularly the clutch teeth, is provided so as to allow for proper engagement of the clutch and motor or to properly align the clutch teeth for disengagement and locking with locking teeth carried upon e.g., a platform lock.