A method for dynamically braking an automatic washing machine basket

摘要

A method for dynamically braking a basket of an automatic washing machine comprising a spin tube coupled to the basket and an agitator shaft coupled to an agitator mounted in the basket, the method comprising: coupling the spin tube to the agitator shaft for cooperative rotation; applying a torque to the agitator shaft in a first torque direction to rotate the agitator shaft and thereby rotate the agitator and the basket; and maintaining the coupling of the spin tube and the agitator shaft while applying a torque to the agitator shaft in a second torque direction opposite the first torque direction to dynamically brake the agitator and the basket.