Damper assembly and washing machine using the same

Abstract

A damper assembly and a washing machine using the same are disclosed. The damper assembly includes a damper assembly includes a base plate, a body mounted with respect to the base plate, a damper, coupled between the base plate and the body, for attenuating a vibration generated in the body, and a damper coupler, the damper including a pair of first connectors, each first connector being integrally formed with one end of the damper and having at least one first through hole, a pair of second connectors integrally formed with each of the base plate and the body, respectively, and having at least one second through hole, and first and second pins for respectively fixing one of the first connectors into one of the second connectors, and wherein one of the at least one first through hole and the at least one second through hole has a flared mouth for guiding the insertion of the one of the first and second pins.

Description

[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Application No. P2004-013998, filed on Mar. 2, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a damper assembly and a washing machine using the same, by which a facilitating structure of assembly is provided. [0004] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0005] Generally, the washing machine is an apparatus for removing filth or dirt attached to the laundry using the detergent and mechanical energy applied thereto appropriately. In such a washing machine, a tub holds water and detergent inside and a laundry is put in a drum installed within the tub. The drum is rotated to perform washing, rinsing, and dewatering. The drum, which is horizontally installed within a drum type washing machine, holds detergent, water, and laundry therein and is then rotated by a drive force of a motor to remove f...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a damper assembly and a washing machine using the same that overcome limitations and disadvantages of the related art. The damper assembly includes a base plate, a body mounted with respect to the base plate, a damper, and a damper coupler for attenuating vibrations generated in the body. The damper includes a pair of first connectors with at least one first through hole for receiving one of the first pins, and the damper coupler includes a pair of second connectors with at least one second through hole for receiving the one of the first pins. The first and second through holes are aligned to allow insertion of the first pins, and the flared mouth of one of the second through holes guides the insertion of the first pins. The damper coupler also includes a pair of supports for respectively supporting opposite sides of each first connector. The technical effects of the invention include facilitating assembly work, preventing abrasion of pins, and reducing vibrations generated in the washing machine.

Problems solved by technology

A drum type washing machine avoids causing damage or ravel to the laundry, consumes less water, and brings about a washing effect of beating and rubbing.

The damper assembly as described above, however, is difficult to be assembled to the tub and cabinet.

In addition, after assembly, the pins tend to be abraded.

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