Patent ID: 7395684

Claim:
A drum ( 1 ) made of a non-metallic material and having at least one manufacturing fault, to be used in washing/drying machines comprising; the drum having at least two drum holes ( 2 ) that facilitate the passage of gases and fluids during washing and/or drying operations, and at least one plate ( 3 ) that covers the at least one manufacturing fault, wherein the at least one plate ( 3 ) further comprises at least one plate bores ( 4 ) to ensure passage of fluids and gases, at least one plate claw ( 7 ) to be fastened to the drum ( 1 ) and at least one fastening projections ( 6 ), for fixing and further comprising a claw recess ( 8 ) corresponding to the plate claw ( 7 ) for fastening of the plate claw ( 7 ).