Whirlpool Corporation
BINARY MOTOR FOR INDEPENDENT OPERATION OF MULTIPLE COMPONENTS WITHIN AN APPLIANCE

Abstract:

A laundry appliance includes a drum rotationally positioned within a structural cabinet. An impeller is rotationally positioned within the drum. The impeller is selectively and independently operable with respect to the drum. A binary motor has a first motor and a second motor disposed within a common housing. A first drive belt extends between the first motor and the drum. A second drive belt extends between the second motor and the impeller. The first and second motors engage the first and second drive belts on a belt side of the common housing.