A bed according to an embodiment may include a topper, at least one firmness adjuster provided under the topper, and a bedframe configured to have an adjustable position and to support the firmness adjuster. There may be a plurality of firmness adjusters corresponding to a plurality of areas of the bed, and each firmness adjuster may include a plurality of cushions provided in a cushion case and a drive to adjust the firmness of the plurality of cushions. The drive may change a position of a first spring relative to a second spring in each of the cushions to change a perceived firmness by a user lying on top of the topper and the firmness adjusters. A dryer may be provided under the bedframe to keep the cushions and topper dry.

A bed according to an embodiment may include a topper, at least one firmness adjuster provided under the topper, and a bedframe configured to have an adjustable position and to support the firmness adjuster. There may be a plurality of firmness adjusters corresponding to a plurality of areas of the bed, and each firmness adjuster may include a plurality of cushions provided in a cushion case and a drive to adjust the firmness of the plurality of cushions. The drive may change a position of a first spring relative to a second spring in each of the cushions to change a perceived firmness by a user lying on top of the topper and the firmness adjusters. A dryer may be provided under the bedframe to keep the cushions and topper dry.

A method and apparatus for drying a wet textile article with a radio frequency (RF) applicator and a controller, the method includes supplying a power level to the RF applicator to energize the RF applicator to generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field), determining a dynamic drying cycle of operation in the controller, and controlling the power level of the RF applicator according to the determination of the dynamic drying cycle of operation, wherein the wet article is dried.

A method and apparatus for drying a wet textile article with a radio frequency (RF) applicator and a controller, the method includes supplying a power level to the RF applicator to energize the RF applicator to generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field), determining a dynamic drying cycle of operation in the controller, and controlling the power level of the RF applicator according to the determination of the dynamic drying cycle of operation, wherein the wet article is dried.

A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub defining a wash chamber and an intake and exhaust duct that are fluidly coupled to the wash chamber. A fan is operably coupled to one of these ducts for urging a flow of air through the wash chamber. A controller is configured for determining that a wash cycle has finished and operating the fan according to a periodic fan schedule, the periodic fan schedule comprising an ON time and an OFF time of the fan, to urge the flow of air through the wash chamber and out the exhaust duct to lower a humidity within the wash chamber and the gasket, e.g., to reduce mold and mildew growth.

A method and apparatus for drying a wet textile article with a radio frequency (RF) applicator and a controller, the method includes energizing the RF applicator to generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field), determining a dynamic drying cycle of operation in the controller, and controlling the energization of the RF applicator according to the determination of the dynamic drying cycle of operation, wherein the wet article is dried.

A method and apparatus for drying a wet textile article with a radio frequency (RF) applicator and a controller, the method includes energizing the RF applicator to generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field), determining a dynamic drying cycle of operation in the controller, and controlling the energization of the RF applicator according to the determination of the dynamic drying cycle of operation, wherein the wet article is dried.

A hook-type washing machine includes a single-chip microcomputer and a housing for controlling the operation of various devices and components. A cleaning cavity and a drying cavity are sequentially set in the inner cavity of the machine housing from bottom to top; a walking mechanism with a scrubbing device is set on the side wall; a drying device is uniformly set at intervals on the cavity wall of the drying cavity; the lifting device is set at the top of the drying cavity, and the end of the rope of the lifting device is connected to a clothes hanging member. The operation of the present invention is convenient and the manufacturing cost is low. By means of the cooperation of the lifting-type hanging member and the cleaning device, clothes can become tidy and avoid being screwed into a mass in the washing process.

An air dryer apparatus including a conveying mechanism is disclosed here. The air dryer apparatus comprises of a conveying mechanism adapted to receive garments for air drying. Furthermore, the air dryer apparatus comprises of a tubular structure with a channel slot formed and extending in a lower section along length thereof. The tubular structure is adapted to be mounted on a modular ceiling or a railing arrangement including rails. The air dryer apparatus also comprises one or more rotating assemblies comprising at least one pair of wheels connected via a shaft and a covering provided for the shaft. To continue, the air dryer apparatus further comprises at least one support member extending from the covering and passing through the channel slot, with at least one support member adapted to support hanging of at least one article of clothing thereon. In the air dryer apparatus at least one pair of wheels is configured to travel inside the tubular structure along the length thereof.

An air dryer apparatus including a conveying mechanism is disclosed here. The air dryer apparatus comprises of a conveying mechanism adapted to receive garments for air drying. Furthermore, the air dryer apparatus comprises of a tubular structure with a channel slot formed and extending in a lower section along length thereof. The tubular structure is adapted to be mounted on a modular ceiling or a railing arrangement including rails. The air dryer apparatus also comprises one or more rotating assemblies comprising at least one pair of wheels connected via a shaft and a covering provided for the shaft. To continue, the air dryer apparatus further comprises at least one support member extending from the covering and passing through the channel slot, with at least one support member adapted to support hanging of at least one article of clothing thereon. In the air dryer apparatus at least one pair of wheels is configured to travel inside the tubular structure along the length thereof.