Washing machine, in particular for washing laundry

摘要

The washing machine comprises a tub (11), a cylindrical drum (10) housed inside the tub, driven in a rotational movement by a drive shaft (15) fixed to the centre of one of its end walls, which shaft is supported in rotation by a bearing fixed in a leaktight manner in an opening in the tub. The bearing consists of a cushion (12) made of a frictional material, the end face of the cushion opposite the drum forming the stationary back face of a sealing device. The part of the drive shaft in contact with the cushion is made from a frictional material compatible with that of the cushion, the frictional materials being chosen so as to be water-lubricated. Application to washing machines.