摘要 |
A support structure (110) is disclosed of a rotary drum laundry treating appliance, such as a washing machine, a washing-drying machine or a laundry drier (100). This support structure (110) comprises a base portion (111), a front wall (112) connected to the base portion (111), a rear wall (113) connected to the base portion (111), at least two beam elements (120, 130, 140) independently mounted on the front wall (112) and the rear wall (113) for structurally connecting such walls together at an upper region of the support structure (110). According to the invention, one of said beam elements (120, 130) comprises a reinforced portion of an upper hopper (114) of the rotary drum laundry treating appliance (100). Thus, the manufacturing of the appliance (100) is made simpler as well as disposal, and a more extensive use of recycled material can be achieved; also, the weight of the appliance (100) can be reduced. |