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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2014
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Jong Su Jeon, Seongnam-si, KR;
Young Jin Um, Suwon-si, KR;
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
A washing machine may include a washing tub that is capable of improving washing effect. The washing machine includes: a casing; a washing tub installed in the casing; a plurality of concave sides formed to be recessed into an inner side surface of the washing tub; and a plurality of protrusions that protrude in an inward direction of the washing tub and include a plurality of first protrusions formed on the plurality of concave sides. A frictional force with laundry is generated using a washing tub including the plurality of protrusions and the plurality of concave sides so that a washing force can be enhanced and a flow of washing water can be guided.