WASHING-SQUEEZING MACHINE Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: municipal engineering. SUBSTANCE: washing-squeezing machine has foundation frame, drum assembly composed of coaxial outer and inner drums and frictional hanger. Inner drum is mounted for rotation by drive. Frictional hanger has pair of frictional members, with one members being formed as cheeks fixed in symmetry on brackets of outer drum and others formed as plates with flat bottom having area exceeding that of cheek. Plates have side wall with angle of taper of 120-170 deg. Frictional members are disposed in semi-housings fixed on poles of foundation frame by fastening members. Flexible members are positioned within semi-housings between their walls and plates. EFFECT: increased efficiency and enhanced reliability in operation. 2 dwg