Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices, systems and methods for monitoring anti-corrosion efforts including the efficacy of cathodic protection systems. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices, systems and methods for remote cell cathodic protection (CP) survey data acquisition to sense, display, and record CP survey voltage potential measurements as well as global positioning system and navigation data. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improvements in terms reduced noise and improved signal quality through the use of copper conductors that connect electrochemical reference cells (i.e., electrodes) to measuring apparatus. Further, improved signal detection is provided by embodiments including reference electrodes that may be placed further (e.g., up to 1000 feet) from a surface vessel than are found in conventional system. Disclosed embodiments also provide highly precise spatial mapping of CP potentials (e.g., to within 0.

Abstract: Mixed ionically and electronically conductive membranes may be employed in electrochemical systems that are capable of producing water from air or molecular oxygen with high energy efficiency. The systems may comprise at least one electrochemical cell comprising: a first electrode and a second electrode, optionally in electrical communication via an external circuit; a mixed ionically and electronically conductive membrane interposed between and in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode; a hydrogen-containing gas supply in fluid communication with one of the first electrode and the second electrode; a molecular oxygen-containing gas supply in fluid communication with the other of the first electrode and the second electrode; and a first gas outlet extending from the first electrode and a second gas outlet extending from the second electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed are electrochemical cells and methods of use or operation, in which one or more gas-producing electrodes operate in a manner that is bubble-free or substantially bubble-free. Disclosed are electrochemical cells and methods of operation or use under conditions of intermittent and/or fluctuating currents. In one aspect there is provided a method for operating an electrochemical cell, and an electrochemical cell, wherein the electrochemical cell comprises: a gas-producing electrode; a counter electrode, the gas-producing electrode and the counter electrode being separated by an electrolyte. Preferably there is also provided one or more void volumes. The method comprises: supplying an intermittent and/or fluctuating current to at least the gas-producing electrode; and producing a gas at the gas-producing electrode as a result of an electrochemical reaction. Preferably the gas is received by the one or more void volumes.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method for the production of at least a furanic compound having at least one aldehyde function and electrical power, by oxidizing at least a furanic compound having at least one hydroxyl function.

Abstract: A system to remove sodium and Sulfur from a feed stream containing alkali metal sulfides and polysulfides in addition to heavy metals. The system includes an electrolytic cell having an anolyte compartment housing an anode in contact with an anolyte. The anolyte includes alkali metal sulfides and polysulfides dissolved in a polar organic solvent. The anolyte includes heavy metal ions. A separator includes an ion conducting membrane and separates the anolyte compartment from a catholyte compartment that includes a cathode in contact with a catholyte. The catholyte includes an alkali ion-conductive liquid. A power source applies a voltage to the electrolytic cell high enough to reduce the alkali metal and oxidize Sulfur ions to allow recovery of the alkali metal and elemental sulfur. The ratio of sodium to Sulfur is such that the open circuit potential of the electrolytic cell is greater than about 2.3V.

Abstract: Disclosed are electrochemical cells and methods of operation. In one aspect is disclosed an electrochemical cell that has a liquid-electrolyte or a gel-electrolyte, the cell comprising: an electrode, preferably a gas diffusion electrode; a busbar attached to a current collector of the electrode; and a second electrode to which the first electrode is connected in electrical series. In another aspect is disclosed a plurality of electrochemical cells, comprising: a first electrochemical cell comprising a first cathode and a first anode, wherein at least one of the first cathode and the first anode is a gas diffusion electrode; a second electrochemical cell comprising a second cathode and a second anode, wherein at least one of the second cathode and the second anode is a gas diffusion electrode; wherein, the first cathode is electrically connected in series to the second anode by an electron conduction pathway.

Abstract: A method for making a porous metal article of manufacture is provided. The method includes subjecting a saturated aqueous electrolytic solution wherein silver or copper is a donor in a container with two electrodes, where dendrite crystals of silver or copper or silver or copper nanowires are formed and collected. The collected dendrite crystals or nanowires are pressed and sintered, thereafter cooled to room temperature at room temperature and finally pressing the cooled geometric shape to form the porous silver metal article of manufacture. The collected dendrites crystals or nanowires also can be pressed in a carbon based mold or, alternatively, a non-carbon based mold and in vacuum, sintered, cooled to room temperature.

Abstract: Environmentally friendly nickel electroplating compositions enable the electroplating of nickel deposits which are bright and uniform and inhibit corrosion of gold layers deposited on the bright and uniform nickel deposits. The environmentally friendly nickel electroplating compositions can be used to electroplate bright and uniform nickel deposits on various substrates over a wide current density range.

Abstract: Environmentally friendly nickel electroplating compositions enable the electroplating of nickel deposits which are bright and uniform and inhibit corrosion of gold layers deposited on the bright and uniform nickel deposits. The environmentally friendly nickel electroplating compositions can be used to electroplate bright and uniform nickel deposits on various substrates over a wide current density range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte composition for depositing copper on a conductive surface. The composition contains a combination of 2,2?-bipyridine, imidazole, tetra-ethyl-ammonium, and a complexing agent for copper. This electrolyte makes it possible to manufacture small size copper interconnects without any void and with a filling speed that is compatible with industrial constrain. The invention also concerns a process for filling cavities with copper, and a semiconductor device that is obtained according to this process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a timepiece component, characterised in that it comprises an electrodeposition step consisting in depositing an alloy on a substrate, forming at least one flank of the timepiece component with a thickness greater than or equal to 50 ?m, said electrodeposition step being carried out with an electrolyte solution comprising a nickel-containing compound and a second nickel-free compound at concentrations such that the alloy obtained comprises between 91 and 99.8 wt.-% nickel and between 0.2 and 6 wt.-%, or even between 0.2 and 4 wt.-%, of a second element from the second compound.

Abstract: A steel sheet for cans has, on the surface thereof, in order from the steel sheet side, a chromium metal layer and a hydrous chromium oxide layer. The chromium metal layer is deposited in an amount of 50-200 mg/m2, and the hydrous chromium oxide layer is deposited in an amount of 3-15 mg/m2 in terms of chromium. The chromium metal layer includes: a flat chromium metal layer that has a thickness of at least 7 nm; and a granular chromium metal layer that includes granular protrusions that are formed on the surface of the flat chromium metal layer. The maximum grain size of the granular protrusions is 150 nm or smaller. The number density of the granular protrusions per unit area is 10/?m2 or higher.

Abstract: The disclosure improves a position confirmation method for members in a plating tank. A plating apparatus for applying a plating process on a substrate is provided. The plating apparatus includes a plating tank, a first member disposed in the plating tank, a second member disposed opposite to the first member in the plating tank, an optical sensor disposed on one of the first and second members, and a plurality of detected parts disposed on the other of the first and second members to be detectable by the optical sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are lipseal assemblies for use in an electroplating clamshell for engaging and supplying electrical current to a semiconductor substrate during electroplating, which include an elastomeric lipseal for engaging the semiconductor substrate during electroplating, and wherein upon engagement the elastomeric lipseal forms multiple radially-separated sealing contact surfaces with the substrate which substantially exclude plating solution from a peripheral region of the substrate. Said lipseal assemblies may also include one or more electrical contact elements for supplying electrical current to the semiconductor substrate during electroplating.

Abstract: The diameter (dK) of a cylindrical section and of an end cone of a single crystal being pulled from a melt in a crucible, is determined by measuring the diameter (dK) of the single crystal at an interface with the melt while taking into account a lowering rate (vS) of a surface of the melt relative to the crucible, a lifting rate (vK) with which the crystal is raised relative to the crucible, and a conservation of mass, wherein a diameter of a cylindrical section of the single crystal, determined by means of observing a bright ring on the surface of the melt, and is used for a correction, a plausibility check or a comparison of the diameter (dK) of the single crystal.

Abstract: In various embodiments, growth of large, high-quality single crystals of aluminum nitride is enabled via a two-stage process utilizing two different crystalline seeds.

Abstract: Semiconductor wafers are coated with an epitaxially deposited layer in an epitaxy reactor, wherein at least one semiconductor wafer is arranged on a respective susceptor in the epitaxy reactor and a first deposition gas for coating the at least one semiconductor wafer is conducted through the epitaxy reactor, wherein an etching process in which a first etching gas and a carrier gas are conducted through the epitaxy reactor is carried out before the coating process, and wherein a cleaning process in which a second etching gas and subsequently in particular a second deposition gas are conducted through the epitaxy reactor after a predefinable number of coating processes, wherein for two or more etching processes preceding the respective coating process at least one variable which influences the etching process is set individually. Semiconductor wafers processed thereby have distinctly uniform topology.

Abstract: A silicon carbide epitaxial substrate includes a silicon carbide single crystal substrate and a silicon carbide layer. In a direction parallel to a central region, a ratio of a standard deviation of a carrier concentration of the silicon carbide layer to an average value of the carrier concentration of the silicon carbide layer is less than 5%. The average value of the carrier concentration is more than or equal to 1×1014cm?3 and less than or equal to 5×1016cm?3. In the direction parallel to the central region, a ratio of a standard deviation of a thickness of the silicon carbide layer to an average value of the thickness of the silicon carbide layer is less than 5%. The central region has an arithmetic mean roughness (Sa) of less than or equal to 1 nm. The central region has a haze of less than or equal to 50.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a resin fiber capable of increasing a production volume based on high operability, and a nozzle head and a manufacturing device used in the same. The method for manufacturing a resin fiber is a method for manufacturing a resin fiber that is a long ultrafine fiber obtained by stretching a thermoplastic resin by a high-pressure gas flow. A gas flow from a high-pressure gas ejection port applies a negative pressure to a discharge port, externally extracting and emitting a molten resin inside the discharge port into the air while stretching the molten resin, and stretching while cooling the molten resin. The manufacturing device comprises an extruder that extrudes a molten resin from a nozzle on a tip of a barrel while melting the resin using a screw in the barrel, and a nozzle head attached to a tip of the nozzle. The nozzle head is provided with a discharge port and a high-pressure gas ejection port on a substantially vertical face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing wear and cut resistant UHMWPE fibers. In the method, a resin material is added into a ball grinder, and the temperature is controlled, and then a mother liquor is added slowly into the ball grinder and mixed uniformly, and the mixed solution is vacuumed in a sealed container for several hours and extruded by a twin screw extruder, a metering pump, and a spin beam, and finally processed with drafting and hot drawing and winding formation. The fiber so manufactured has the features of soft touch and comfortable wearing.

Abstract: A moisture-absorbing core-sheath composite yarn has a sheath polymer made of a polyamide, a core polymer is a polyetheresteramide copolymer, and the strength retention after a 150° C. 1-hour dry heat treatment is 50% or higher. The core-sheath composite yarn has high moisture-absorbing performance, is more comfortable than natural fibers, and can retain the soft texture, durability, and moisture-absorbing/releasing performance even when laundered and dried repeatedly.

Abstract: In order to provide a weaving loom having incorporated knitting threads, it is provided that the corresponding device for incorporating knitting threads comprises a feeding device for each knitting thread and, also for each knitting thread, a dipping guide needle (4) which comprises a thread guiding eye and which can be dipped between warp threads (2, 3) into the shed all the way below the insertion path of the weft-insertion device (7). Each one of the dipping guide needles (4) is slidingly arranged transversely to the warp direction, thus being able to move across the width of the woven material. Furthermore, there is provided a combing shaft (10) that comprises a plurality of teeth with intermediate spaces arranged therebetween for guiding the knitting threads. The combing shaft (10) that is slidable transversely to the direction of the warp thread and is rotatable around an axis in the direction of the rail is arranged transversely to the direction of the warp thread behind the stop position of the reed.

Abstract: A woven fabric hardly causes yarn slippage due to friction, is excellent in abrasion resistance, has a smooth surface, and is excellent in touch feeling. The woven fabric includes a warp and a weft, at least one of the warp and the weft being at least partially a fiber (M) that is a monofilament 1, a fiber (N) crossing the fiber (M) being at least partially a multifilament 2.

Abstract: A fabric-based item may include fabric formed from intertwined strands of material. The strands of material may include extruded strands. Strand extrusion equipment may have electrically adjustable sources such as one or more sources of different polymers, dyes, particles, wire, and other elements to be incorporated into an extruded strand. The properties of the strands such as strand stiffness, strand diameter, conductivity, magnetic permeability, opacity, color, thermal conductivity, sand strength, may be varied along their lengths. Fabric formed from the strands may have different areas with different properties. Markers may be formed from particles at particular locations along the lengths of the strands, may be optical marker structures formed from circumferential rings of ink or other visible material on the strands, or may be other markers that can be sensed using electrical sensing, magnetic sensing, optical sensing, or other types of sensing when forming fabric from the strands.

Abstract: A fabric-based item may include fabric formed from intertwined strands of material such as intertwined strands of tubing. The strands of material may include electrophoretic ink formed from charged nanoparticles of different colors in fluid. The electrophoretic ink may be contained within strands of tubing or may be enclosed within encapsulation structures such as encapsulation spheres. Encapsulation spheres or other encapsulation structures may be embedded in clear polymer binder within tubing or other strands. Electroluminescent particles may be included in the clear polymer binder. Electric fields can be applied to the electrophoretic ink in a given area of the fabric using conductive strands that overlap the area, using conductive electrodes such as transparent conductive electrodes on strands of tubing, using coaxial electrodes, or using other electrode structures.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a technique for even more firmly joining metal threads of a metal fabric together. A sheet member is formed from a metal fabric that is woven from metal warp threads and metal weft threads such that the metal warp threads and the metal weft threads alternately cross each other, the metal warp threads and the metal weft threads individually including a linear metal strand made of a metal and a coating portion that covers a circumference of the metal strand. The sheet member includes a welded portion where the coating portions of the metal warp threads and the coating portions of the metal weft threads are joined together at crossing portions of the metal warp threads and the metal weft threads.

Abstract: Disclosed is a woven three-dimensional (3D) fiber reinforced structure and method of making thereof having improved shear stress and stiffness. The structure is fabricated from tows with off-axis fiber reinforcement. The tows can replace warp or weft tows used in standard 3D weaving processes.

Abstract: A method for weaving a three-dimensional preform having a gradient structure is provided. The method mainly includes the following steps: decomposing and determining performance requirements of different functional locations of the parts; selecting guide sleeves and fibers of each of the functional locations and designing a parameter; selecting guide sleeves and fibers of a transition area and designing a parameter, thereby implementing smooth transition of the transition area; determining a weaving sequence according to layouts of the guide sleeves and winding manners of the fibers in the functional locations and the transition area to generate a fiber iterative instruction for layer-by-layer weaving; arranging guide sleeves according to design requirements of the functional locations and the transition area to generate a guide sleeve array; and driving a weaving mechanism to select different fibers for subarea weaving layer by layer to obtain the three-dimensional preform having a gradient structure.

Abstract: A patterned hydroentangled nonwoven sheet material contains at least 25 wt. % of cellulosic pulp, in which a surface area of between 1 and 20% of at least one surface has been imprinted to form a decorative or informative pattern discernible by at least one of visual or tactile differences between imprinted and non-imprinted areas. The patterned nonwoven sheet material can be produced by forming a fibrous web including thermoplastic fibres and cellulosic pulp, hydroentangling the fibrous web to form a nonwoven sheet material and drying, and then subjecting the dried nonwoven sheet material to an imprinting action provided by an energy transmitter, in particular using ultrasonic energy, on a patterned anvil at a temperature of less than 100° C. to form a patterned nonwoven sheet material.

Abstract: A carbon fiber non-woven cloth that satisfies at least one of the following (1) to (3): (1) includes a carbon fiber that does not substantially include an organic material, (2) includes a carbon fiber that does not form a strand, or (3) includes a carbon fiber that is a retrieved product from a composite material including the carbon fiber and an organic substance.

Abstract: A carbon fiber non-woven cloth that satisfies at least one of the following (1) to (3): (1) includes a carbon fiber that includes an organic substance, and a carbon fiber that does not substantially include an organic material, (2) includes a carbon fiber that forms a strand, and a carbon fiber that does not form a strand, or (3) includes a carbon fiber that is not a retrieved product from a composite material including a carbon fiber and an organic substance, and a carbon fiber that is a retrieved product from a composite material including a carbon fiber and an organic substance.

Abstract: A novel nonwoven material for use as underlayment in landscaping is disclosed. The inventive method comprises creating a layered nonwoven material, identifying a landscaping location for receiving a portion of said layered nonwoven material; preparing a landscaping location; placing a portion of said layered nonwoven material on said landscaping location. The method may further comprise measuring a portion of said landscaping location; measuring a portion of said layered nonwoven material; comprise cutting one or more desired shapes from a portion of said layered nonwoven material; and securing a portion of said layered nonwoven material to said landscaping location by pushing one or more landscaping pins through said layered nonwoven material and into a portion of ground underneath said layered nonwoven material.

Abstract: A novel nonwoven material for use as a cover of bedding and furniture is disclosed. The inventive method comprises creating a layered nonwoven material, cutting one or more desired shapes from a portion of said layered nonwoven material; securely attaching a first portion of said one or more desired shapes to a second portion of said one or more desired shapes to create a cover containing an internal cavity; and placing a furniture item within said internal cavity of said cover. The furniture item is selected from a group comprising a pillow, a cushion, a mattress, and a duvet.

Abstract: An imprinted or compressed sheet material can be produced by subjecting a pre-dried composite material to an energy transfer step in which the sheet material is passed between an energy-emitting device and a patterned anvil. An oil is applied to the anvil after the passing of the sheet material and the applied oil is removed from the anvil before the next passing of the sheet material. An apparatus for continuously producing such a sheet material includes a patterned anvil roll, an energy transmitter emitting ultrasound energy to the anvil roll, a means for applying an oil over the breadth of the anvil roll and a means for removing oil from the roll downstream of the means for applying the oil.

Abstract: A cross-lapped multilayered batt, and a method of making the same is presented. The batt includes one or more layers of a carded web of staple fibers, and one or more continuous filament fiber layers. At least some of the staple fibers and, in some instances, some of the continuous filament fibers are mechanically entangled through a thickness of the batt. The method includes folding both the carded web and the continuous filament fiber layers together, and subjecting the folded layers to a needle-punching process to impart structural stability and enhance the Z-directional strength of the batt.

Abstract: Provided is a sewing machine that enables a user to grasp the position of an interested point that is present inside and outside a stitchwork pattern without relying upon the user's imagination. This sewing machine includes an operation screen that displays, in a screen region, a frame image and a stitchwork image, and receives a user input of an interested point within a stitchwork frame displayed in the screen region. Moreover, the stitchwork frame is horizontally moved until a needle points out a point within the stitchwork frame and corresponding to the interested point input using the operation screen.

Abstract: A sewing machine that sews an embroidery pattern on a sewing object includes an embroidery frame horizontally moving along a direction which a frame surface extends, a needle bar supporting a needle for inserting a thread, and reciprocally moving toward an internal space of the embroidery frame, a memory unit storing image data of the embroidery frame, and embroidery data of the embroidery pattern, and a display unit displaying an image of the embroidery frame, an image of the embroidery pattern within the image of the embroidery frame, and a feature point with a positional relation between the embroidery pattern, and the embroidery frame when actually sewn in accordance with the embroidery data.

Abstract: A yarn feed system, for control of the feeding of one or more yarns to the needles of a tufting machine, which can be manufactured as a substantially standardized unit or attachment removably mounted to a tufting machine includes a series of yarn feed devices each having a drive motor with a replaceable yarn feed roll drive system mounted thereto. Each yarn feed roll drive system can include a set or series of yarn feed rolls mounted within a housing and having a series of gear teeth formed thereabout, with the gear teeth of the yarn feed rolls engaged in an intermeshing arrangement so that as one of the yarn feed rolls is driven by the drive motor, the other yarn feed rolls likewise are actively driven thereby. Each of the yarn feed rolls further will include a textured roll surface that can provide for enhanced grip and control of the feeding of the yarns which are extended thereabout to the needles of the tufting machine in accordance with a tufted pattern being formed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a stain removal device capable of performing partial beating and washing on a cloth product, automatically supplying liquid and applying a beating force to a stain portion appearing on the cloth product, preventing liquid leakage and realizing miniaturization. The stain removal device includes: a cassette mechanism, which includes a head portion having a beating surface and a water supply bottle for accommodating liquid, where water supply paths are from the water supply bottle and throughout the head portion; and a device main body, which includes a vibration unit mountable by pressing the cassette mechanism and detachable by pulling out the vibration unit and is configured to apply a vibration to the cassette mechanism towards a direction substantially orthogonal to the beating surface of the head portion through supplied electric power.

Abstract: A wall mounted washing machine includes a cabinet having a front surface and a rear surface to be opened to form an appearance; a tub disposed in the cabinet to store wash water; a front panel installed in the tub; a drum rotatably installed in the tub: a cover installed in the front panel and having a door hinge; a door rotatably coupled to the door hinge and having a door glass; and a door opening and closing device having an electronic opening and closing type adapted for locking or unlocking the door to/from the door. The door hinge adapted for rotatably supporting the door based on the cover to open and close the laundry inlet of the cover and includes a cable guide tunnel which forms a path through which a cable extending from the inside of the door into the cabinet.

Abstract: A washing machine has a number of functional plates detachably plugged to an inner wall surrounding a washing space of a basket of the washing machine. The inner wall also has a number of spiral drainage ducts connected to an annular recess adjacent to a top opening of the basket. A number of through openings are configured in the annular recess. A rotatable agitation disc is detachably mounted on a bottom side of the basket. The washing machine has no dirt accumulation problem between inner and outer baskets. Its various components are easily detachable and the washing machine therefore is constantly maintained in a clean and sanitary state.

Abstract: A wall-mounted washing machine with a built-in drying device operable to generate hot air during drying processes. The washing machine includes a rear panel configured to be affixed to a wall surface and support the tub. The rear panel includes one or more vent holes that allow hot air existing in a space between the rear panel and the housing of the washing machine to be discharged outside. By promptly removing hot air from the vicinity of the housing, the internal temperature of the washing machine can be effectively controlled and various components in the washing machine can be protected from unintended heating by the hot air.

Abstract: A washing and drying machine includes: a washing drum for accommodating the washings and rotating under a driving force of a motor; an air supply portion for supplying air into the washing drum; a heating portion configured to heat the air to be supplied into the washing drum when turned on and stop heating when turned off; and a control portion for controlling the motor, the air supply portion and the heating portion to execute a washing and drying operation. A drying procedure in the washing and drying operation includes main drying treatment repeated for multiple times. During each time of the main drying treatment, the control portion is configured to keep the heating portion being on within a first period, and keep the heating portion being off within a second period different from the first period, and the second period is longer than the first period.

Abstract: A washing machine include a main body in which an inlet is formed in a front portion thereof; a tub provided inside the main body; a washing tub rotatably provided inside the tub; and a sink provided on the main body and having a water tank formed to be recessed to store water, wherein the water tank includes a soaking part in which laundry is soaked and a scrubbing part on which laundry is scrubbed and hand-washed, the function of soaking the laundry in water and the function of hand-washing are provided and the washing effect is improved.

Abstract: A wall mounted washing machine reduces operating noise and prevents impacts caused by physical contact in advance, the machine includes a cabinet having a front surface and a rear surface to be opened to form an appearance; a tub disposed in the cabinet, the tub operable to contain wash water; a front panel installed in the tub; a drum rotatably installed in the tub; a cover installed in the front panel and provided with a door hinge; and a door rotatably coupled to the door hinge and having a door inner frame and a door outer frame coupled to each other. The cover includes a unit mounting portion integrally installed on an intermediate outer surface of the cover, with reference to the installation position of the door hanging unit installed on the door, in order to prevent interference between an intermediate outer surface of the door inner frame and the intermediate outer surface of the cover which face each other.

Abstract: A wall-mounted washing machine includes a drying device. The drying device includes a fan coupled to the tub, a hot air supply duct coupled to the fan and configured to guide the air blown from the fan into the tub, a drying heater disposed inside the hot air supply duct and configured to heat the air introduced into the hot air supply duct, and a hot air discharge duct coupled to the tub and configured to guide air flowing from the tub toward the fan and to dehumidify the air passing through the tub. At least a part of the hot air discharge duct is integrally formed with the tub.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wall-mounted washing machine capable of preventing a housing from being deformed and discolored by hot air of a drying device. The washing machine, including: a tub; a drying device including: a fan configured to blow air; a hot air supply duct coupled to the fan and configured to guide air blown from the fan into the tub; a drying heater disposed inside the hot air supply duct and configured to heat air of the hot air supply duct; and a hot air discharge duct coupled to the tub and configured to guide air passing through the tub to the fan to dehumidify air passing through the tub, wherein the hot air supply duct comprises a heat dissipation plate disposed on an outer surface of the hot air supply duct and configured to restrict heat from being transferred to a housing.

Abstract: A wall mounted washing machine and a water supply valve assembly thereof are provided to reduce the manufacturing cost and to reduce expenses required in assembling the machine. The wall mounted washing machine includes a rear panel mounted on a wall; a tub supported on the rear panel, the tub operable to be filled with wash water; a front panel having an opening formed therein and installed in the tub; a drum rotatably installed in the tub; a cover installed on the front panel to cover the front panel; a door rotatably coupled to the cover to open or close a laundry inlet of the cover; a cabinet coupled between the rear panel and the cover; and a water supply valve assembly installed on the front panel with respect to an inner lower space of the cabinet.

Abstract: A wall-mounted washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub disposed inside the cabinet and configured to receive washing water from a water supply device, the tub having an open front surface, a tub front cover coupled to the front surface of the tub and having an opening corresponding to the open front surface of the tub, and a drum disposed inside the tub. Further, the washing machine includes a gasket fitted to an inner rim of the opening of the tub front cover. At least a part of a rim of the gasket oriented inward of the drum protrudes rearward from an inner surface of the tub front cover and forms a flow path for the washing water supplied from the water supply device.

Abstract: A wall mounted washing machine and a door thereof are disclosed, which are capable of fluid or moisture discharge. The wall mounted washing machine includes a cabinet having a front surface and a rear surface to be opened to form an appearance; a tub disposed in the cabinet to store wash water, a front panel installed in the tub; a drum rotatably installed in the tub; a cover installed in the front panel and having a door hinge; and a door rotatably coupled to the door hinge and having a door glass supported by a door inner frame and a door outer frame which are coupled to each other. The door includes a trap portion disposed around the door glass for guiding a fluid flow which flows through a gap between the door glass and the door inner frame.