Patent ID: 6546762
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
A washing machine comprising:a hollow dewatering shaft for rotating a dewatering tank, said dewatering shaft having an upper portion supported by an upper dewatering bearing and having a lower portion supported by a lower dewatering bearing; a washing shaft arranged coaxially with respect to said dewatering shaft for rotating agitating blades in the dewatering tank; a washing side input shaft; a reduction mechanism having an input end connected to said washing side input shaft and having an output end connected to said washing shaft; a drive motor including: a rotor operable to rotate said dewatering shaft and said washing side input shaft; a stator; and a stator housing having an upper cover and an integral accommodating recess portion in said upper cover, said accommodating recess portion accommodating said lower dewatering bearing therein; and a case supporting said dewatering shaft and said stator housing.