Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for the simultaneous laundering of different laundry items, for example white and multicolored laundry batches, in a continuous washing machine, as well as a continuous washing machine appropriate therefor, comprising a washing drum whose washing compartments are separated from each other and are in each case connected to another washing compartment by a countercurrent conduit, whereby the countercurrent conduits (10) in each case are connected to a shut-off means (4) controllable with regard to their opening and closing condition, the washing compartments (23 C to K) moreover are connected in each case via a conduit section (10) having a controllable shut-off means (2) to a common connecting conduit section (12) which in each case are provided between two adjacent connecting conduits (11) with a correspondingly controllable shut-off means (3), and whereby a program-controlled control installation is present by means of which the shut-off means (2, 3, 4) are to be actuated i

Abstract: A tumbler-style washing machine having a tubular elongated drum adapted to be rotatable about its horizontal axis is provided with bearing-support structure for suspending and driving the drum, including a plurality of pulley-driven endless chain loops which suspend the drum from overhead rocker beam members. The rocker beam members are adapted to rock a limited distance in a vertical plane, to compensate for variations encountered during operation of the machine, such as load change, chain stretch and drum level fluctuation, etc., and a plurality of piston-cylinder units serve as buffering means for the rocker beam members. The piston-cylinder units are preferably supplied with internal fluid pressure and may be variously interconnected with each other and with specific control means to achieve an automatic support-adjusting action during operation of the washing machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laundry machine comprising a washing drum which is rotatable about its longitudinal axis; the generated surface of the drum being formed with apertures through which washing liquid can flow. The drum is supported, preferably by an endless retaining element, such that an outer surface of the drum is spaced apart from an inner surface portion of a casing. At least one partition extends substantially radially inside the drum thereby dividing the drum into discrete segments. The partition has an aperture and conveyor means are disposed inside the drum for conveying laundry from one segment of the drum to an adjacent segment thereof via the aperture. A flange extends substantially radially outwardly from the drum, and from between each pair of adjacent segments thereof, thereby dividing the gap between the drum and the casing into pockets or chambers, means being provided for obtaining a fluid-tight seal between each flange and the casing.