LG has been granted a patent for a laundry treating apparatus with a unique lifter design. The apparatus includes a drum, lifter frame, and frame cover with a spacing rib for improved efficiency. The lifter revolves around the drum, enhancing the washing process. GlobalData’s report on LG gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on LG, Nanoparticle drug conjugates was a key innovation area identified from patents. LG's grant share as of May 2024 was 55%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Laundry treating apparatus with lifter frame and frame cover
The granted patent (Publication Number: US12012687B2) discloses a laundry treating apparatus comprising a washing tub, a rotating drum, and a lifter that revolves around the rotation axis of the drum. The lifter includes a lifter frame and a frame cover that protrudes radially inward from the drum's inner surface, with a seating groove and spacing rib for coupling.
Furthermore, the patent details additional features such as a curved surface on the spacing rib, a coupling tab and tab binding port for securing the lifter frame to the frame cover, a supporting rib at the bottom surface of the seating groove, and spacers at the upper surface of the lifter frame. These elements work together to enhance the efficiency and functionality of the laundry treating apparatus, providing a unique and innovative design for improved laundry treatment processes.
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