TODAY’S PATENT – CONDENSING DUCT, AND WASHING AND DRYING MACHINE INCLUDING THE SAME

The said invention (US11390975B2) was invented by Jungyoon HAHM, Donggeun PARK, and Dong-Pil Seo. It was patented by USPTO on July 19^th, 2022. Currently, it stands assigned to Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.

This invention pertains to a washing and drying machine that incorporates a novel condensation and drying technology. The system comprises a cabinet, an interior tub, a condensation duct for extracting moisture from the air within the tub, and a drying duct for heating and circulating the air. The distinguishing characteristic of this invention is in the configuration of the condensation duct. It consists of a housing with a lower inlet linked to the tub, an upper outlet connected to the drying duct, a supply nozzle for condensation water, and a rib positioned next to the inlet. The rib has a section designed to accumulate and collect water vapor, which descends into the entrance.

 This design improves the efficiency of condensing moist air, therefore enhancing the energy efficiency and efficacy of drying. This washing and drying machine represents a major improvement in laundry appliance technology by enhancing moisture management and drying performance with its specialized condensation duct size and construction.