Appliance having dampening portion and method

摘要

Appliance (w) having a housing, a moveable tub (T) member inside the housing, and a dampening portion is provided. The housing includes, at least one side wall and the dampening portion disposed at least partially between the moveable tub member and the at least one side wall. The dampening portion includes, for example, a resilient material having at least one surface extending at least partially along the side wall or tub member. Methods of shipping and operation dampening an appliance are also disclosed.

主权项

1. An appliance comprising:
a housing comprising at least one side wall; a moveable tub member inside the housing; a dampening portion disposed around an entire circumference of the movable tub member between the moveable tub member and the at least one side wall, wherein the dampening portion comprises a resilient and stretchable lattice material formed into a sleeve that expands around the entire circumference of the movable tub member and is in physical communication with the movable tub member.