COMBINATION WASHER DRYER WITH CONVERTIBLE VENTING AND CONDENSING DRYING MODE

Abstract

The present invention relates to a combination washer dryer system (100) with a convertible venting and condensing drying mode which can be switched from a vented drying mode to a condenser drying mode and vice versa facilitated by an electronically controlled switch. The said combination washer dryer system (100) comprises of an electronic control panel (101), a venting unit (102), and a condensing unit (103).

Claims

1. A combination washer dryer system (100) comprising of: i. an electronic control panel (101), ii. a venting unit (102) includes a fan motor (1), an impeller (2), a heating element (3), a heater housing (4), a washing drying drum (5), an exhaust vent (6) with a cover (7), and iii. a condensing unit (103) includes a fan motor (1), an impeller (2), a heating element (3), a heater housing (4), a washing drying drum (5), a faucet (8), a cold-water valve (9), a condensing chamber (11), a drain pump (13), a drain hose (14), a stand pipe (15) and flow valve (16).

2. The combination washer dryer system (100) of claim 1, wherein the said electronic control panel facilitates easy switching between the vented drying mode and the condensing drying mode and vice versa.

3. The combination washer dryer system (100) of claim 1, wherein the said exhaust vent cover (7) of the said venting unit (102) is kept open during the vented drying mode.

4. The combination washer dryer system (100) of claim 1, wherein the said exhaust vent cover (7) of the said venting unit (102) is manually closed with screws and metal plate to prevent the hot air exiting the said drum (5).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] A complete understanding of the present invention may be by reference to the following detailed description which taken in conjugation with the accompanying drawing. The accompanying drawing, which is incorporated into and constitutes a part of the specification, illustrates one or more embodiments of the present invention and, together with the detailed description, it serves to explain the principles and implementations of the invention.

[0023] FIG. 1: illustrates the perspective view of a combination washer dryer system with a vented drying mode;

[0024] FIG. 2: illustrates the perspective view of a combination washer dryer system with a condenser drying mode.

[0025] FIG. 3: illustrates the perspective view of a combination washer dryer system with convertible vented drying mode and condenser drying mode.

[0026] FIG. 4: illustrates the outer front view of the combination washer dryer, showing the display panel on the front side of the machine.

[0027] The table attached below defines the labels of each component in the figures in accordance with embodiments of the present invention:

TABLE-US-00001 Component Labels Fan motor 1 Impeller 2 Heating element 3 Heater housing 4 Washing drying drum 5 Exhaust vent 6 Exhaust vent cover 7 Faucet 8 Cold water valve 9 Cold water 10 Condensing chamber 11 Water condensate 12 Drain pump 13 Drain hose 14 Stand pipe 15 Flow Valve 16

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Before the present invention is described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particular methodologies described, as these may vary as per the person skilled in the art. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Throughout this specification, the word comprise, or variations such as comprises or comprising, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps. The use of the expression at least or at least one suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the invention to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.

[0029] FIG. 3 of the accompanying drawings illustrates the said combination washer dryer system (100) with convertible venting and condensing drying mode. The said washer dryer system (100) is easily switched from the vented mode to the condenser mode with an electronically controlled switch on the said control panel (101).

[0030] As illustrated in FIG. 1 of the accompanying drawings, when the said combination washer dryer system (100) is switched on to the vented drying mode the surrounding air is blown in and heated by the said heating element (3) and introduced into the said washing drying drum (5) where the hot air evaporates some of the water in the damp clothes, and the resultant moisture-laden hot air is then exhausted through the said exhaust vent (6) to the outside surrounding. During the vented drying mode, the condenser is nonfunctional. The said vent exhaust cover (7) is kept open for the moisture laden hot air to dissipate into the surrounding.

[0031] As illustrated in FIG. 2 of the accompanying drawings, when the said combination washer dryer system (100) is switched on to the condenser drying mode the said exhaust vent cover (7) provided on the back side of the said combination washer dryer system (100) is manually closed with screws and metal plate During the condenser drying the surrounding air is heated by the said heating element (3) and is introduced into the drying chamber where the hot air evaporates some of the water in the damp clothes, and the resultant moisture-laden hot air is directed towards the said condensing chamber (11). A cold-water inlet valve (9) adapted for operating in the drying cycle draws cold water (10) into the said system (100). The Flow Valve (16) converts cold water to a fine mist in the said condensing chamber (11). The said moisture laden hot air is then passed through the said condensing chamber (11) where it mixes with the fine mist causing the moisture in the air to condense into warm water. The water condensate is then drained by the said drain pump (13) located at the base of the said washer dryer system (100).

[0032] It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that many variations may be made in the embodiment herein chosen for the purpose of illustrating the present invention, and for result may be had to the doctrine of equivalence without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0033] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the specific elements of the preferred embodiment, it will be appreciated that many alterations can be made and that many modifications can be made in preferred embodiment without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other changes in the preferred embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.