Patent ID: 8978425
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: D06F,H02K

Abstract:
1. A motor usable with a washing machine, the motor comprising: a stator mounted to a tub of the washing machine; and a rotor to rotate a drum of the washing machine, the stator comprising: a stator core; a first insulator and a second insulator arranged to cover the stator core; and a plurality of mounts to couple the stator to the tub, the plurality of mounts is provided at the first insulator, wherein the first insulator includes a first contact surface to come into direct contact with the tub when the stator is mounted to the tub, and wherein the second insulator includes a second contact surface arranged on substantially a same plane as the first contact surface of the first insulator to come into direct contact with the tub when the stator is mounted to the tub.