A laundry machine for treating laundry is provided with a tub which includes a discharge hole for draining liquid out of the tub, and a plurality of drain-connection elements. The laundry machine further includes a discharge duct fluidly connected to the discharge hole for collecting liquid drained
A laundry machine for treating laundry is provided with a tub which includes a discharge hole for draining liquid out of the tub, and a plurality of drain-connection elements. The laundry machine further includes a discharge duct fluidly connected to the discharge hole for collecting liquid drained from the tub, and fixed to the tub by at least one of the drain-connection elements. The plurality of drain-connection elements include at least two different types of drain-connection elements, each one adapted for fixing a corresponding type of discharge duct to the tub by means of a corresponding connection arrangement.
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1. A laundry machine for treating laundry comprising a tub, said tub comprising: a discharge hole for draining liquid out of the tub,a drain collar protruding outwardly from the tub at a periphery of the discharge hole;a plurality of drain-connection elements comprising at least two different types
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A laundry machine for treating laundry comprising a tub, said tub comprising: a discharge hole for draining liquid out of the tub,a drain collar protruding outwardly from the tub at a periphery of the discharge hole;a plurality of drain-connection elements comprising at least two different types of drain-connection elements, anda discharge duct having a connection arrangement fluidly connected to the discharge hole for collecting liquid drained from the tub, the discharge duct firmly fixed to said tub by at least one of said drain-connection elements,wherein each different drain-connection element is configured to fix a corresponding different type of connection arrangement of a discharge duct to said tub,wherein at least one type of said at least two different types of drain-connection elements comprises one or more drain-connection elements protruding from the tub; andwherein at least one type of said at least two different types of drain-connection elements is provided on the drain collar. 2. The laundry machine according to claim 1, wherein the connection arrangement further comprises one or more matching portions matching a corresponding one of said one or more drain-connection elements protruding from the tub. 3. The laundry machine according to claim 2, wherein the discharge duct is made of a hard polymer. 4. The laundry machine according to claim 2, wherein at least one of said one or more drain-connection elements protruding from the tub is fixed to a corresponding matching portions of said connection arrangement by a fastening element. 5. The laundry machine according to claim 4, wherein at least one drain-connection element of said one or more drain-connection elements protruding from the tub and a corresponding matching portion of said connection arrangement are transversal with respect to other drain-connection elements and other matching portions, respectively. 6. The laundry machine according to claim 2, wherein at least one drain-connection element of said one or more drain-connection elements protruding from the tub and a corresponding matching portion of said connection arrangement are transversal with respect to other drain-connection elements and other matching portions, respectively. 7. The laundry machine according to claim 6, wherein at least one of said one or more drain-connection element protruding from the tub comprises a hollow appendage configured to engage with the at least one respective fastening element. 8. The laundry machine according to claim 4, wherein at least one of said one or more drain-connection element protruding from the tub comprises a hollow appendage configured to engage with the at least one respective fastening element. 9. The laundry machine according to claim 8, wherein at least one matching portion of the one or more matching portions comprises a through-hole configured to the insertion of the at least one respective fastening element. 10. The laundry machine according to claim 1, wherein the discharge duct comprises a wall configured to encircle or to be encircled by a predetermined portion of the drain collar. 11. The laundry machine according to claim 10, wherein on an external side of said wall of the discharge duct at least a seat adapted to house at least one clamp member is provided, andwherein said clamp member is configured to tighten said wall against said at least one drain-connection element provided on the drain collar. 12. The laundry machine according to claim 11, wherein the discharge duct is made of an elastomeric material. 13. The laundry machine according to claim 1, wherein said at least one drain-connection element provided on the drain collar comprises a threaded portion or bayonet elements provided on said drain collar and configured to engage with a complementary threaded portion or bayonet element provided on said discharge duct. 14. The laundry machine according to claim 13, wherein said at least one drain-connection element provided on the drain collar comprises a sacrificial part provided on the drain collar and configured to be used for welding the discharge duct to the tub. 15. The laundry machine according to claim 1, wherein said at least one drain-connection element provided on the drain collar comprises a sacrificial part provided on the drain collar and configured to be used for welding the discharge duct to the tub. 16. The laundry machine according to claim 1, wherein the discharge duct is made of a hard polymer. 17. A laundry machine for treating laundry comprising a tub, said tub comprising: a discharge hole for draining liquid out of the tub,a drain collar protruding outwardly from the tub at a periphery of the discharge hole;a plurality of drain-connection elements comprising at least two different types of drain-connection elements, anda discharge duct having a connection arrangement fluidly connected to the discharge hole for collecting liquid drained from the tub, the discharge duct firmly fixed to said tub by at least one of said drain-connection elements,wherein each different drain-connection element is configured to fix a corresponding different type of connection arrangement of a discharge duct to said tub;wherein at least one type of said at least two different types of drain-connection elements is provided on the drain collar in order to connect the discharge duct, the discharge duct comprising a wall configured to encircle a predetermined portion of the drain collar; wherein on an external side of said wall of the discharge duct at least a seat adapted to house at least one clamp member is provided, and wherein said clamp member is configured to tighten said wall against said at least one drain-connection element provided on the drain collar. 18. The laundry machine according to claim 17, wherein the discharge duct is made of an elastomeric material.
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