Patent ID: 8024947
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A paddle for a washing machine drum, comprising: a hollow body open in a direction of an inner surface of a washing machine drum when mounted on the washing machine drum; a first plurality of openings on the hollow body at a position adjacent the rear of the laundry drum when mounted on the laundry drum for gathering liquid collected at the rear and bottom of the washing machine drum; at least one baffle positioned within the hollow body and defining a channel within the hollow body for directing liquid gathered within the hollow body toward a position adjacent the front of the washing machine drum as the hollow body is moved toward the top of the washing machine drum as a result of rotation thereof; and a second plurality of openings on the hollow body and located toward the front of the washing machine drum when mounted on the washing machine drum, said second plurality of openings being positioned at a location for having liquid gathered by the hollow body directed toward the second plurality of openings when the drum is rotated to locate the hollow body at or near the top of the drum, for having the liquid discharged through the second plurality of openings toward the front of the washing machine drum.