Office Action 1: Notice of Allowance (2025-11-13)

CLAIMS:
CLAIMS

1\. An apparatus comprising:
a motor including:a stator including a core,
a rotor inside the stator, and rotatable by interacting with the stator, and
a rotation shaft mounted on the rotor so as to be rotatable together with the rotor, and
a bracket including:a main body unit including a space in which the stator is mounted, and
a front mount at a front of the main body unit, and including a front fastening hole, and
a rear mount at a rear of the main body unit and including a rear fastening hole.

2\. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the main body, the front mount, and the rear mount are integrally injection molded structure.

3\. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the rear mount includes:
a rear fastening unit including the rear fastening hole, and
a rear connection unit having one side connected to the rear fastening unit and another side connected to the main body unit.

4\. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the front mount includes:
a front fastening unit including the front fastening hole; and
a front connection unit having one side connected to the front fastening unit and another side connected to the main body unit.

5\. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the front connection unit includes;
a first front connection unit connecting the main body unit to the front fastening unit, and a second front connection unit connecting the main body unit to the front fastening unit, and
the first front connection unit is shaped differently than the second front connection unit.

6\. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein an angle between a first straight line extending longitudinally through a center of the first front connection unit and a second straight line extending longitudinally through a center of the second front connection unit is 20 degrees to 80 degrees.

7\. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a rear of the rear mount protrudes further in a rearward direction than the rear of the main body unit.

8\. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the main body unit is injection molded after the stator is inserted into the main body unit.

9\. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a connection terminal in the main body unit and connected to the stator; and
a terminal unit including a first terminal cover, the first terminal cover configured in a plate shape to cover at least one of an upper portion and a side portion of the connection terminal,
wherein the main body unit is injection molded after the terminal unit is inserted into the main body unit.

10\. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising;
a terminal unit in the main body unit and including a connection terminal connected to the stator, and
a second terminal cover in the main body unit to cover at least one of an upper portion and a side portion of the connection terminal, and
wherein the second terminal cover is integrally injection molded with the main body unit after the terminal portion is inserted.

11\. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein,
with a first circle around the main body unit being concentric with a second circle passing through a center of the rear fastening hole, and the second circle being concentric with a third circle passing through a center of the front fastening hole, the apparatus has a structure in which a diameter of the first circle (Cl) < a diameter of the second circle (C2) < a diameter of the third circle (C3).

12\. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a coupling bearing on one side of the rotor and coupled to the rotation shaft;
a fixing bearing on another side of the rotor and coupled to the rotation shaft;
a coupling cover press-fitted and connected to the main body unit after the rotor and the rotation shaft are mounted inside the main body unit;
a fixing groove in the main body unit and into which the fixing bearing is press- fitted; and
a coupling groove in the coupling cover and into which the coupling bearing is press-fitted.

13\. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein, while the fixing bearing coupled to the rotation shaft is press-fitted into the fixing groove, the rotor and the rotation shaft are inserted into the main body unit, and
after the rotor and the rotation shaft are inserted into the main body unit, while the coupling cover is press-fitted into the main body unit, the coupling bearing coupled to the rotation shaft is press-fitted into the coupling groove of the coupling cover.

14\. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the coupling cover includes a caulking protrusion protruding outward from an outer circumferential surface of the coupling cover, and
an outwardly widened inclination is formed on the caulking protrusion.

15\. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising;
a first fixing component inserted into the front fastening hole, and a second fixing component inserted into the rear fastening hole and including an incision groove on an outer diameter of the second fixing component,
wherein the first fixing component includes an elastic body, and diameters of one end of the first fixing component and diameters of another end of the first fixing component are greater than a diameter of the front fastening hole.

16\. A washing machine comprising:
a cabinet;
a tub inside the cabinet and having an opened front surface;
a rotatable tub inside the tub; and
a motor configured to rotate the rotatable tub, the motor including:a stator including a core,
a rotor inside the stator and rotatable by interacting with the stator,
a rotation shaft mounted on the rotor so as to be rotatable together with the rotor and a bracket including:
a main body unit including a space in which the stator is mounted, and
a front mount at a front of the main body unit, and including a front fastening hole, and
a rear mount at a rear of the main body unit, and including a rear fastening hole.

17\. The washing machine of claim 16, further comprising:
a first fastening protrusion inserted into the front fastening hole and protruding outward from a lower portion of a rear surface of the tub; and
a second fastening protrusion inserted into the rear fastening hole and protruding outward from the lower portion of the rear surface of the tub.

18\. The washing machine of claim 17, wherein, after a first fixing component is inserted into the front fastening hole, a first fastening protrusion is inserted into the front fastening hole,
after a second fixing component is inserted into the rear fastening hole a second fastening protrusion is inserted into the rear fastening hole,
the first fixing component comprises an elastic body, and diameters of one end and another end of the first fixing component are greater than a diameter of the front fastening hole, and
an incision groove is formed outside the second fixing component, and a coupling protrusion is provided outside the second fastening protrusion.

19\. The washing machine of claim 16, further comprising:
a rotatable tub pulley installed on a rear surface of the tub;
a drive shaft connecting the rotatable tub pulley to the rotatable tub;
a pulley coupled to the rotation shaft; and
a belt connecting the pulley to the rotatable tub pulley.

20\. A bracket of a motor fixing structure for fixing a motor to an device, the bracket comprising:
a main body unit including a space in which a stator is mounted, the stator including a core;
a front mount at a front of the main body unit and including a front fastening hole;
and a rear mount at a rear of the main body unit and comprising a rear fastening hole, wherein the main body unit, the front mount, and the rear mount are an integrally injection molded structure.

OFFICE ACTION:
Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Reasons for Allowance
The following is an examiner’s statement of reasons for allowance:
The prior art does not appear to teach or make obvious the claimed apparatus comprising: a bracket including a main body unit including a space in which a stator is mounted, the stator including a core; a front mount at a front of the main body unit and including a front mount at a front of the main body unit and including a front fastening hole; and a rear mount at a rear of the main body unit and comprising a rear fastening hole, wherein the main body unit, the front mount, and the rear mount are an integrally injection molded structure. While injection molded brackets are taught the mount and fastening hold arrangement does not appear to be taught or made obvious.
Any comments considered necessary by applicant must be submitted no later than the payment of the issue fee and, to avoid processing delays, should preferably accompany the issue fee.  Such submissions should be clearly labeled “Comments on Statement of Reasons for Allowance.”
Conclusion



CITED REFERENCE SUMMARIES: Ref US20160344250A1: Claims:
A motor, comprising: a stator core having an upper insulator and a lower insulator combined with an upper portion and a lower portion thereof; a housing manufactured by placing the stator core in an insert injection mold, the housing being formed by a resin molding having at least one upper leg integrally formed in the upper portion thereof; a rotor located inside the stator core of the housing and rotating, the rotor being combined with the housing by having a shaft penetrating into a center portion thereof; and at least one lower leg formed as a separate member from the housing so as to be combined with the lower portion of the housing.
a stator core having an upper insulator and a lower insulator combined with an upper portion and a lower portion thereof;
a housing manufactured by placing the stator core in an insert injection mold, the housing being formed by a resin molding having at least one upper leg integrally formed in the upper portion thereof;
a rotor located inside the stator core of the housing and rotating, the rotor being combined with the housing by having a shaft penetrating into a center portion thereof; and
at least one lower leg formed as a separate member from the housing so as to be combined with the lower portion of the housing.
The motor of claim 1 , further comprising: a controlling unit formed in the upper portion of the housing; and a first ground member combined with the upper portion of the stator core, wherein the first ground member electrically connects the stator core and the controlling unit.
a controlling unit formed in the upper portion of the housing; and
a first ground member combined with the upper portion of the stator core, wherein the first ground member electrically connects the stator core and the controlling unit.
The motor of claim 1 , further comprising: an upper bearing cover combined with the inner upper portion of a center portion of the housing; an upper bearing indented in the upper bearing cover and rotatably supporting the upper portion of the shaft; a lower bearing rotatably supporting the lower portion of the shaft; and a lower bearing cover having the lower bearing indented and combined therewith, allowing the lower bearing to be combined with the lower portion of the housing.
an upper bearing cover combined with the inner upper portion of a center portion of the housing;
an upper bearing indented in the upper bearing cover and rotatably supporting the upper portion of the shaft;
a lower bearing rotatably supporting the lower portion of the shaft; and
a lower bearing cover having the lower bearing indented and combined therewith, allowing the lower bearing to be combined with the lower portion of the housing.
The motor of claim 3 , further comprising a second ground member combined with the lower portion of the stator core, wherein the second ground member contacts the lower bearing cover to be electrically connected thereto, and a bolt penetrating into a leg fixing hole formed in the lower leg is combined with the lower portion of the stator core.
wherein the second ground member contacts the lower bearing cover to be electrically connected thereto, and a bolt penetrating into a leg fixing hole formed in the lower leg is combined with the lower portion of the stator core.
Ref US11047082B2: Claims:
A washing machine, comprising: a main body having a laundry inlet on a front portion; a tub provided inside the main body to store water; a drum rotatably installed inside the tub; a pulsator provided inside the drum and configured to be rotatable with respect to the drum; a first pulley connected to the pulsator; a second pulley connected to the drum, wherein a diameter of the first pulley is the same as a diameter of the second pulley; a first driving motor to provide power to the pulsator; and a second driving motor to provide power to the drum.
a main body having a laundry inlet on a front portion;
a tub provided inside the main body to store water;
a drum rotatably installed inside the tub;
a pulsator provided inside the drum and configured to be rotatable with respect to the drum;
a first pulley connected to the pulsator;
a second pulley connected to the drum, wherein a diameter of the first pulley is the same as a diameter of the second pulley;
a first driving motor to provide power to the pulsator; and
a second driving motor to provide power to the drum.
The washing machine of claim 1 , further comprising: a first shaft extending from the pulsator along a rotation axis of the pulsator, wherein the first shaft connects the pulsator to the first pulley; and a first belt connecting the first driving motor and the first pulley.
a first shaft extending from the pulsator along a rotation axis of the pulsator, wherein the first shaft connects the pulsator to the first pulley; and
a first belt connecting the first driving motor and the first pulley.
The washing machine of claim 2 , further comprising: a second shaft extending from the drum along a rotation axis of the drum, wherein the second shaft connects the pulsator to the second pulley; and a second belt connecting the second driving motor and the second pulley.
a second shaft extending from the drum along a rotation axis of the drum, wherein the second shaft connects the pulsator to the second pulley; and
a second belt connecting the second driving motor and the second pulley.
The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein the first pulley is different in size from the second pulley.
The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein driving force of the first driving motor is different from driving force of the second driving motor.
The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein the second driving motor is mounted on a rear surface of the tub and includes an annular stator and a rotor rotating with respect to the annular stator.
The washing machine of claim 6 , wherein the first shaft passes through the second driving motor and is rotatable relative to the second driving motor.
The washing machine of claim 6 , wherein the first pulley comprises: a first base portion radially extending from the first shaft at a rear of the second driving motor; a first extending portion extending from the first base portion toward the drum; and a first coupling portion provided at an end portion of the first extending portion and connected to the first belt.
a first base portion radially extending from the first shaft at a rear of the second driving motor;
a first extending portion extending from the first base portion toward the drum; and
a first coupling portion provided at an end portion of the first extending portion and connected to the first belt.
The washing machine claim 8 , wherein the first extending portion is provided to be inclined to be closer to the drum near a radial outer side of the first pulley.
The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein a second rotational path of the second belt is configured to be inside a first rotational path of the first belt when viewed from behind the drum.
The washing machine of claim 10 , further comprising: an idler connected to the first belt, wherein the first driving motor, the first pulley, and the idler are connected to the first belt, forming the first rotational path.
an idler connected to the first belt,
wherein the first driving motor, the first pulley, and the idler are connected to the first belt, forming the first rotational path.
The washing machine of claim 10 , wherein the first pulley comprises: a first base portion extending at a rear of the second driving motor in a radial direction of the first pulley; and a first coupling portion extending from the first base portion toward the drum to cover the second driving motor and to which the first belt is coupled.
a first base portion extending at a rear of the second driving motor in a radial direction of the first pulley; and
a first coupling portion extending from the first base portion toward the drum to cover the second driving motor and to which the first belt is coupled.
The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the first driving motor is configured to selectively rotate the pulsator in one of a same direction as a rotating direction of the drum and an opposite direction of the rotating direction of the drum.
The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein the first shaft is rotatably inserted into the second shaft.
The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein the first pulley is disposed to be spaced more from the drum than the second pulley is.
A washing machine, comprising: a main body having a laundry inlet on a front portion; a tub provided inside the main body to store water; a drum rotatably installed inside the tub; reinforcing ribs formed in a bottom portion of the tub to prevent warping when the tub is injected; a pulsator provided inside the drum and configured to be rotatable with respect to the drum; a first pulley connected to the pulsator; a second pulley connected to the drum, wherein a diameter of the first pulley is the same as a diameter of the second pulley; a first driving motor to provide power to the pulsator; and a second driving motor to provide power to the drum.
reinforcing ribs formed in a bottom portion of the tub to prevent warping when the tub is injected;
The washing machine of claim 16 , further comprising: a first shaft extending from the pulsator along a rotation axis of the pulsator, wherein the first shaft connects the pulsator to the first pulley; and a first belt connecting the first driving motor and the first pulley.
The washing machine of claim 17 , further comprising: a second shaft extending from the drum along a rotation axis of the drum, wherein the second shaft connects the pulsator to the second pulley; and a second belt connecting the second driving motor and the second pulley.
The washing machine of claim 18 , wherein the first pulley is different in size from the second pulley.
The washing machine of claim 18 , wherein driving force of the first driving motor is different from driving force of the second driving motor.
Ref CN210111741U: Claims:
A plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machine, characterized in that: comprising a stator assembly (1), a rotor assembly (2), a front support (3), a rear support (4) and an end cover; the rotor assembly (2) is installed on the Inside the stator assembly (1); the end cover includes a front end cover (5) and a rear end cover (6), the front end cover (5) and the rear end cover (6) are metal drawn parts or injection molded parts; the The stator assembly (1) is a stator injection molded part; the front bracket (3) and the rear bracket (4) are respectively connected with the stator assembly (1); the front bracket (3) and the rear bracket (4) are both injection molded parts , and the rear bracket (4) is an integral injection molding structure.
The plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machines according to claim 1 , wherein the front support ( 3 ) is a separate structure, and the front support ( 3 ) comprises a first support ( 301 ) and a second support ( 302 ), so the The first bracket (301) and the second bracket (302) are respectively movably connected to the front end of the stator assembly (1); the first bracket (301) and the second bracket (302) are both provided with washing machine installation holes for installation with the washing machine (11).
The plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the first bracket (301) and/or the second bracket (302) and the stator assembly (1) are integrally injection-molded.
The plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the front support (3) is an integral structure, and the front support (3) comprises a first support (301), a second support (302) and a front support (301). The connecting part of the bracket (3), the first bracket (301), the second bracket (302) and the connecting part of the front bracket (3) are integrated into an injection molding structure; the first bracket (301) and the second bracket (302) are provided with There are washing machine mounting holes (11) for mounting with the washing machine.
The plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machine according to claim 4 , wherein the front bracket ( 3 ) and the stator assembly ( 1 ) are integrally injection-molded. 6 .
The plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machine according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that: the rear bracket (4) comprises bracket three (401), bracket four (402) and a rear bracket connecting part (403) ); said bracket three (401) and bracket four (402) are provided with washing machine installation holes (11) for being installed with the washing machine; The positions of (301) and the second bracket (302) correspond to each other.
The plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machine according to claim 6 , characterized in that: the material of the third bracket ( 401 ) and the fourth bracket ( 402 ) is a thermosetting polymer material. 8 .
The plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the front end cover (5) and/or the rear end cover (6) and the stator assembly (1) are integrally injection-molded.
The plastic-encapsulated motor for washing machines according to claim 1 , wherein the rotor assembly is a rotor injection molded part. 10 .
A washing machine, characterized in that it comprises the plastic-encapsulated motor for a washing machine according to any one of claims 1-9.
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Ref CN103828198A: Claims:
A washing machine motor, which is used in a drum type washing machine, the drum type washing machine has: A rotating drum, which is used to store laundry, has a rotation axis along a horizontal or inclined direction; a water tank, which is elastically supported in the main body of the washing machine and encloses the above-mentioned rotating drum; and a pulley, which is installed on the back of the above-mentioned water tank, and transmits power to the above-mentioned rotating drum by means of the rotating shaft of the drum, The electric motor of the washing machine is fixed under the above-mentioned sink, and the power is transmitted to the above-mentioned pulley by means of a belt, which is used to drive the above-mentioned rotating drum. The electric motor for washing machine is characterized in that it has: A stator consisting of at least a stator core, windings and winding insulation; a rotor, which is connected to the belt, has at least a rotor core and a magnet, and is rotatably held; and a housing which mechanically holds said stator and said rotor, An independent fixing part independent of the above-mentioned casing for fixing to the above-mentioned water tank is installed on the above-mentioned casing, The motor for a washing machine is constituted by assembling the housing and the independent fixing portion.
A washing machine motor, which is used in a drum type washing machine, the drum type washing machine has:
A rotating drum, which is used to store laundry, has a rotation axis along a horizontal or inclined direction;
a water tank, which is elastically supported in the main body of the washing machine and encloses the above-mentioned rotating drum; and
a pulley, which is installed on the back of the above-mentioned water tank, and transmits power to the above-mentioned rotating drum by means of the rotating shaft of the drum,
The electric motor of the washing machine is fixed under the above-mentioned sink, and the power is transmitted to the above-mentioned pulley by means of a belt, which is used to drive the above-mentioned rotating drum.
The electric motor for washing machine is characterized in that it has:
A stator consisting of at least a stator core, windings and winding insulation;
a rotor, which is connected to the belt, has at least a rotor core and a magnet, and is rotatably held; and
a housing which mechanically holds said stator and said rotor,
An independent fixing part independent of the above-mentioned casing for fixing to the above-mentioned water tank is installed on the above-mentioned casing,
The motor for a washing machine is constituted by assembling the housing and the independent fixing portion.
The washing machine motor according to claim 1, wherein: This washing machine motor has an integral fixing part integrated with the housing and fixed to the water tank.
The washing machine motor according to claim 1, wherein:
This washing machine motor has an integral fixing part integrated with the housing and fixed to the water tank.
The washing machine motor according to claim 1, wherein: At least the stator core, the windings, and the winding insulation of the above-mentioned stator have a molded portion formed of a resin material, and the molded portion is formed as the above-mentioned housing.
At least the stator core, the windings, and the winding insulation of the above-mentioned stator have a molded portion formed of a resin material, and the molded portion is formed as the above-mentioned housing.
The washing machine motor according to claim 1, wherein: This washing machine motor has a plurality of the aforementioned independent fixing parts.
This washing machine motor has a plurality of the aforementioned independent fixing parts.
The washing machine motor according to claim 1, wherein: The above-mentioned independent fixing part is a resin material.
The above-mentioned independent fixing part is a resin material.
The washing machine motor according to claim 1, wherein: The above-mentioned independent fixing part is made of metal material.
The above-mentioned independent fixing part is made of metal material.
The washing machine motor according to claim 1, wherein: There are both the above-mentioned independent fixing parts made of a resin material and the above-mentioned independent fixing parts made of a metal material.
There are both the above-mentioned independent fixing parts made of a resin material and the above-mentioned independent fixing parts made of a metal material.
The washing machine motor according to claim 3, wherein: The above-mentioned independent fixing part is the same material as the molded part of the above-mentioned stator.
The washing machine motor according to claim 3, wherein:
The above-mentioned independent fixing part is the same material as the molded part of the above-mentioned stator.
The washing machine motor according to claim 1, wherein: At least the rotor core and the magnets of the above rotor are molded from a resin material.
At least the rotor core and the magnets of the above rotor are molded from a resin material.
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