Patent ID: 7543465
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A drum type washing machine comprising: a cabinet; a tub positioned in the cabinet, wherein the tub receives washing fluid for washing laundry therein; a dispenser provided on one side of the cabinet, the dispenser including a first lateral side surface and a second lateral side surface facing the first lateral side surface, and a third surface that extends between the first and second lateral side surfaces, the second lateral side surface having a recess formed in an upper edge thereof; and a detergent box that is slidably coupled to the dispenser, wherein the detergent box holds washing agents therein to be supplied to the tub, the detergent box including a first rib and a second rib that slide along the first surface and the second surface, respectively, of the dispenser, wherein the second rib includes: a stopper that projects from a lower surface of the second rib, wherein the stopper slides along and is pressed against the second surface as the detergent box slides relative to the dispenser, and is released into the recess formed in the second surface of the dispenser so as to restrict movement of the detergent box relative to the dispenser; and an elastic slot that provides an elastic force to the stopper.