Washer/dryer

1. A washer/dryer ( 1 ), that comprises:

a tub ( 2 ), and

a drum ( 3 ) having a cylindrical body ( 4 ) disposed inside the tub ( 2 ),

wherein the cylindrical body forms sides of the drum, a front wall ( 5 ) and a rear wall ( 6 ) mounted on the body ( 4 ),

wherein the rear wall includes:

a center, so as form a front surface and rear surface,

a flange ( 7 ) secured to the drum ( 3 ) rear wall ( 6 ) from a center, that supports the drum ( 3 ) against the forces imparted during rotation and having at least two arms ( 8 ) that extend from the center to the sides, parallel to the surface of the rear wall ( 6 ) to a free end, and

at least one connector ( 9 ) for each arm ( 8 ), with one end secured to the free end of the arm ( 8 ) and to the rear wall ( 6 ) from the same point, and the other end to the front wall ( 5 ) and extending parallel to the body ( 4 ) between the rear wall ( 6 ) and the front wall ( 5 ),

wherein the drum further comprises ribs ( 10 ) that have a V shaped cross-section and wherein the at least one connector ( 9 ) for each rib has a V shaped cross-section matching that of the ribs ( 10 ) along an axis of the drum extending from the rear wall to the front wall.

2. The washer/dryer ( 1 ), as in claim 1 , wherein the drum ( 3 ) further comprises the ribs ( 10 ) configured by cambering the body ( 4 ) inwards and having the at least one connector ( 9 ) disposed within these ribs ( 10 ).

3. The washer/dryer ( 1 ), as in claim 2 , wherein the flange ( 7 ) comprises at least three arms ( 8 ) secured at a point near the center of the rear wall ( 6 ), and disposed equidistantly from the said point outwards such that a star like shape is formed.

4. The washer/dryer ( 1 ) as in claim 2 , wherein the at least one connectors ( 9 ) has an equal number as that of the arms ( 8 ).

5. The washer/dryer ( 1 ), as in, claim 1 , wherein the flange ( 7 ) comprises at least three arms ( 8 ) secured at a point near the center of the rear wall ( 6 ), and disposed equidistantly from the said point outwards such that a star like shape is formed.

6. The washer/dryer ( 1 ) as in claim 5 , wherein the at least one connector ( 9 ) for each arm ( 8 ) is one connector ( 9 ).

7. The washer/dryer ( 1 ) as in, claim 1 , wherein the at least one connector ( 9 ) for each arm ( 8 ) is one connector ( 9 ).

8. A washer/dryer ( 1 ), that comprises:

a tub ( 2 ), and

a drum ( 3 ) having a cylindrical body ( 4 ) disposed inside the tub ( 2 ),

wherein the cylindrical body forms sides of the drum, a front wall ( 5 ) and a rear wall ( 6 ) mounted on the body ( 4 ), wherein the rear wall includes:

a center so as form a front surface and rear surface,

a flange ( 7 ) including at least two arms extending parallel to the rear wall from the center to the sides when the flange is disposed on the real wall, secured to the drum ( 3 ) rear wall ( 6 ) from the center, that supports the drum ( 3 ) against the forces imparted during rotation, and

at least one connector ( 9 ) for each arm ( 8 ), with one end secured to the free end of the arm ( 8 ) and to the rear wall ( 6 ) from the same point, and the other end to the front wall ( 5 ) and extending parallel to the body ( 4 ) between the rear wall ( 6 ) and the front wall ( 5 ),

wherein the drum further comprises ribs ( 10 ) that have a V shaped cross-section and wherein the at least one connector ( 9 ) for each rib has a V shaped cross-section matching that of the ribs ( 10 ) along an axis of the drum extending from the rear wall to the front wall.

9. The washer/dryer ( 1 ), as in claim 8 , wherein the drum ( 3 ) further comprises the ribs ( 10 ) configured by cambering the body ( 4 ) inwards and having the at least one connector ( 9 ) disposed within these ribs ( 10 ).

10. The washer/dryer ( 1 ), as in, claim 9 , wherein the flange ( 7 ) comprises at least three arms ( 8 ) secured at a point near the center of the rear wall ( 6 ), and disposed equidistantly from the said point outwards such that a star like shape is formed.

11. The washer/dryer ( 1 ) as in, claim 10 , wherein the at least one connector ( 9 ) for each arm ( 8 ) is one connector ( 9 ).