Patent ID: 7934401
Filing Date: 2011-05-03
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A structure for blocking outflow of a fluid for a washing machine comprising: a housing of a detergent supply unit provided with an outlet from which detergent and washing water are discharged; a water supply bellows provided with one end connected to the outlet of the housing and another end connected to a water supply hole of a washing tub; and a door installed at the outlet of the housing opened by wash water flowing from the outlet of the housing towards the washing tub and closed by fluid flowing upstream from the washing tub towards the detergent supply unit, wherein the door comprises: a stationary member inserted into the outlet and provided with a hole communicating with the outlet, a shielding member rotatably connected to one side of the stationary member at a hinge point for opening and closing the hole of the stationary member, the shielding member being opened by wash water flowing from the outlet of the housing towards the washing tub and closed by fluid flowing upstream from the washing tub towards the detergent supply unit; and wherein an L-shaped stopper for preventing the shielding member from being separated from the stationary member protrudes from the stationary member, the L-shaped member having a first leg extending outwardly from the stationary member at a point next to the hinge point and a second leg extending from the first leg towards the hinge point.