US Patent 7513131 Lid assembly for washing machine

A lid assembly for a washing machine is provided. The lid assembly is rotatably attached to a case of the washing machine so as to cover/uncover an opening for loading/unloading the laundry. The lid assembly includes an upper lid, a lower lid provided under the upper lid, and a hinge installed between the upper lid and the lower lid and rotatably connected to the case of the washing machine. The upper and lower lids and the hinge are securely fixed with a fixing member. The upper and lower lids disperse and absorb a shock generated when the lid assembly covers an opening of the case.