LOADING DEVICE FOR A LAUNDRY MACHINE

摘要

A loading device is attachable to the front of a front-loading laundry machine comprising a drum, a drum port and a drum port door for selectively closing the drum port. The loading device comprises a deformable chute mounted on a collapsible frame, and a pair of brackets for mounting the collapsible frame to the laundry machine such that the loading device is configurable between: a use condition in which he collapsible frame is open and the deformable chute is taut for directing laundry through the drum port into the laundry machine, and a storage condition in which the collapsible frame is closed for allowing the drum port door of the laundry machine to be closed. A front-loading laundry machine provided with the loading device located adjacent the drum port. The front-loading laundry machine may be a washing machine or a tumble dryer.

主权项

1. A loading device attachable to the front of a front-loading laundry machine, said laundry machine comprising a drum, a drum port and a drum port door for selectively closing the drum port; said loading device comprising:
a deformable chute mounted on a collapsible frame, and a pair of brackets for mounting said collapsible frame to said laundry machine such that said loading device is configurable between: a use condition in which said collapsible frame is open and the deformable chute is taut for directing laundry through said drum port into said laundry machine, and a storage condition in which said collapsible frame is closed for allowing the drum port door of said laundry machine to be closed.