Patent ID: 6012306
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
A machine for washing and drying laundry comprising:a cabinet;a subassembly, pivotally mounted in said cabinet for movement between a washing position and a drying position;activation means, for pivoting said subassembly between the washing and drying positions, said activation means being mounted in said cabinet and connected to said subassembly;a tub mounted in said subassembly;a perforated basket mounted in said tub for containing the laundry;a washer plate provided within said perforated basket;drive means mounted on said subassembly for continuously vertically reciprocally moving said washer plate within said perforated basket while washing said laundry, and fully retracting said washer plate during drying of said laundry, and for rotating said perforated basket anddrying means mounted on one of said cabinet and the subassembly, for providing air for drying said laundry.