Washing machine

A washing machine (10) having improved resistance to frictional walking comprises a cabinet (12), a tub assembly (58) disposed in the cabinet (12) for processing a wash load, and a suspension (60) including a truss-like pedestal for supporting the tub assembly (58) and for permitting the tub assembl...

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Hauptverfasser: GOYETTE, RONALD A, REILLY, GEORGE M, HOSSFIELD, ROBIN C
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Zusammenfassung:A washing machine (10) having improved resistance to frictional walking comprises a cabinet (12), a tub assembly (58) disposed in the cabinet (12) for processing a wash load, and a suspension (60) including a truss-like pedestal for supporting the tub assembly (58) and for permitting the tub assembly to pivot. Supporting feet (64a-64d) are rotatably coupled to the suspension (60). Preferably, the number of members comprising the suspension (60) is greater than or equal to three times the number of joints (88a-88d, 114a-114d) comprising the suspension minus eight. With this arrangement, a statically determinant suspension is provided. The substantially continuous contact between the supporting feet (64a-64d) and the floor (i.e. the feet automatically conform to the floor surface) increases the frictional resistance, thereby decreasing the probability of frictional walking.