CN111350051B - Coupling structure for laundry treating apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of devices, in particular household devices, more particularly laundry treatment devices. According to the invention, the coupling structure (3) for receiving the laundry treatment device (1) thereon comprises one or more coupling elements (5, 6, 10, 11) to be coupled to the device (1). The coupling structure is characterized by comprising a connecting device (30) having a shape elongated in one direction, the connecting device having a first end (31) connected or adapted to be connected to the coupling structure (3) and a second end (32) provided with an attachment member (100) for attaching the connecting device to a holding element (70) available in a position of the device to be placed, to prevent movement of the device (1) increasing the distance between the holding element and the coupling structure to which the holding element is attached. The invention also relates to a method for arranging a laundry treatment device on top of a coupling structure and a laundry treatment device having said coupling structure (3).
Description
Technical Field
The present invention relates generally to the field of devices, in particular household devices, and more particularly to laundry (linen, clothing, garments, etc.) treatment devices (hereinafter referred to simply as laundry devices).
The present invention relates to a coupling structure for receiving an apparatus thereon, said coupling structure comprising connection means for improving the stability of the coupling structure and thereby the stability of the apparatus carried on the coupling structure.
The apparatus is preferably a drum dryer and the coupling structure preferably comprises a frame element designed to be fixed on top of the second apparatus, preferably on top of the washing machine, such that the coupling structure is placed between the two apparatuses. The coupling structure may also be arranged on the support base, for example on a piece of furniture which is preferably designed to provide a container for storing laundry items, detergents and/or washing additives, etc.
The invention also relates to a method for arranging an apparatus on top of a coupling structure and for coupling a connection device to a coupling structure.
The invention also relates to an apparatus comprising a cabinet and a coupling structure integral with or forming an integral part of one wall of the cabinet.
Background
It is often necessary to save space in the location where the device is to be placed. A possible known solution is to arrange the device on top of another device or on top of a supporting base, e.g. a piece of furniture. For safety reasons, in the case of two devices, namely a laundry washing machine and a laundry dryer, being arranged one on top of the other, the laundry washing machine is placed under the dryer and supports the same.
It is always desirable to use a coupling structure between two devices or between a device and a supporting base to ensure safety and stability and a more reliable fixing structure. Laundry devices are known which are equipped with a coupling structure to arrange the laundry devices one on top of the other.
EP2703536A1 discloses an arrangement for connecting a first device with a second device, wherein the second device is arranged on top of the first device, wherein the arrangement comprises a frame element designed to be fixed on top of the first device, wherein the frame element comprises two receptacles for feet arranged at the stem of the second device, wherein the receptacles are arranged in a front region of the frame element, wherein the frame element comprises two receptacles for feet arranged at the stem of the second device, wherein the receptacles are arranged in a rear region of the frame element, wherein each receptacle has a bearing surface for the feet, which is defined by a side wall and an upper wall with at least one recess for the passage of the stem of the feet. In order to allow a secure connection between two devices having different depths, the invention is characterized in that the device comprises two adapter elements, wherein each adapter element comprises a receptacle for a foot arranged at the stem, wherein the receptacle has an upper wall with at least one recess for passing the stem of the foot, wherein the recess is arranged at the front end of the adapter element, wherein the adapter element is designed to fit into the receptacle in the rear region of the frame element by means of the rear end.
DE102005026134 A1 discloses a device for connecting two domestic units, in particular a washing machine with a dryer on top, which device comprises a frame or panel that can be fixed to a lower unit. The frame or panel has at least two shoe portions for securing the foot of the upper unit. The foot of the upper unit may be placed in the shoe portion and secured with horizontal force. The frame or panel is made of plastic or metal, as are the positioning elements and shims. The frame or panel is secured to the lower unit using screws or an adhesive.
The apparatus is raised to a predetermined height above the ground, either on top of another apparatus or on top of a support base. The higher the device is positioned, the greater the risk of dropping the device placed on top due to user interaction with the device, which may lead to instability problems. There are a number of situations that may lead to dropping of the device placed on top, for example: the user may pull the laundry loading door of the apparatus with excessive strength; excessive vertical loads may be exerted on the opened laundry loading door; the garment may become stuck in the device element; vibration of the equipment during the process cycle can result in excessive displacement motion.
It should be noted that once the equipment placed on top of the coupling is dropped, the coupling will also drop.
None of the above cited documents discloses a device that ensures an improved stability of the coupling structure and an improved stability of the equipment positioned on top.
Therefore, in order to overcome the above-described problems, it is necessary to increase the stability of the coupling structure and the stability of the device placed on top. In other words, the present invention provides a solution that increases the force to be applied to a part of the assembly made up of the coupling structure and the devices thereon to an increased safety level that greatly reduces the risk that the entire assembly may fall off.
Disclosure of Invention
It is an object of the present invention to provide a coupling structure for receiving laundry treatment apparatus thereon, comprising one or more coupling elements to be coupled to the apparatus, characterized by comprising a connecting device having a shape elongated in one direction, the connecting device having a first end connected or adapted to be connected to the coupling structure and a second end provided with an attachment member for attaching the connecting device to a holding element available in a position of the apparatus to be placed, such that movement of the apparatus increasing the distance between the holding element and the coupling structure to which the holding element is attached is prevented.
Preferably, the apparatus is a washing machine, a washing and drying machine, or a laundry dryer, in particular a drum dryer.
The apparatus comprises a cabinet, preferably parallelepiped-shaped. The cabinet has a plurality of walls, namely a front wall, two side walls, a rear wall, a top wall and a bottom wall.
The device preferably has a plurality of feet, more preferably four feet. Preferably, two forefoot portions and two hindfoot portions. Preferably, the foot is arranged at a stem, which is preferably designed as a threaded rod, to allow adjustment of the footprint of the device relative to the surface on which the device is located.
The connection device has an elongated shape in one direction and has a first end connected to or adapted to be connected to the coupling structure and a second end provided with attachment means for attaching the connection device to a holding element available in the position of the device to be placed.
The holding element available in the position in which the device is to be placed may be a wall of the position, a column, a tube or a pipe available in the position.
The attachment member may have different configurations: in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the attachment member is a threaded element, such as a bolt having a nut for receiving the bolt or a screw having an expandable member received therein and arranged to be received in a hole drilled in the fixation element. The attachment member is adapted to engage the second end of the connection means and attach the second end to a wall holding the position of the element, e.g. the device to be placed. The attachment member may also be a nail.
Alternatively, the attachment member may be a hook to be fixed to the holding element and adapted to engage the second end of the connecting device.
In another embodiment, the attachment member may be integrally formed in the second end of the connection device, for example in the form of a hook, and is adapted to be connected to the holding element or to an eyelet fixed to the holding element.
In other embodiments, the attachment member may comprise a snap-fit connection, a portion of which will be fixed to the holding element and a portion of which forms or is attached to the second end of the connection device.
In another embodiment, the attachment element may be a tie associated with the second free end of the connection means and adapted to wrap around a retaining element such as a post, tube or pipe.
By preventing movement of the device that increases the distance between the holding element and the coupling structure to which the holding element is attached, the connection means contributes to improving user safety by stably fixing the coupling structure to the holding element available at the location of the device to be placed to prevent the risk that the device may fall off.
The coupling structure comprises a seat for receiving the first end of the connecting device or for receiving a fixing member connecting the connecting device to the coupling structure.
The seat preferably has an elongated shape adapted to receive the first end of the connecting device or the fixation member in a plurality of positions. The elongated shape allows a certain tolerance of the distance between the coupling structure and the holding element available in the position of the device to be placed. The device located on top of the coupling structure may for example be located at a distance from the wall of this location, and the adjustable position of the connection means may facilitate the installation of the connection means.
Preferably, the connecting means is connected to the seat of the coupling structure by a fixing member. Preferably, the fixation member is a threaded element, such as a screw or bolt. In one embodiment, the coupling structure further comprises a hook member to hook the top wall of the device housing such that the coupling member is secured to the top of the device housing by means of a fastening member received in a hole provided in the hook member. In another embodiment, the fastening member may be a fixing member that connects the connecting device and the hook member to the coupling structure at the same time. The hook member is preferably placed under the seat of the coupling structure.
In other embodiments, the connection device is received directly within the seat of the coupling structure. In this embodiment, the first end of the connecting device preferably has a T-shape, such that the first end of the connecting device can be inserted into and slid in the seat of the coupling structure.
The coupling structure comprises a frame element designed to be fixed on top of the second device or on the support base to raise the coupling structure to a predetermined height such that the second device or the support base is arranged below the device, wherein the coupling structure is located between the device and the second device or the support base.
Preferably, the frame element has a substantially U-shaped form. Preferably, the frame element comprises the coupling element described above. More preferably, the frame element comprises four coupling elements, namely two coupling elements for the forefoot part of the device and two coupling elements for the rearfoot part of the device. Preferably, the coupling element is arranged in a side region of the frame element of the coupling structure.
Preferably, each coupling element has a bearing surface formed substantially by the upper surface of the frame element. Preferably, each coupling element is formed by a side wall and an upper wall to form a receiving chamber. Preferably, the upper wall has a recess in order to allow the foot of the device and its stem to be pushed into the receiving portion.
Preferably, the coupling structure comprises an adapter element. A more detailed description of this type of adapter element is provided in application EP2703536A1, which is referred to in the present specification, by the same applicant.
Preferably, the position of the first end of the connecting means is adjustable in a plurality of positions relative to the coupling structure.
Preferably, the connection means is slidably and/or rotatably coupled to the coupling structure. Preferably, the connection means may slide into the seat of the coupling structure to facilitate the mounting of the connection means to the holding element available in the position of the device to be placed by adjusting the position of the connection means relative to the coupling structure according to the distance between the coupling structure and the holding element.
Preferably, the connection means is rotatably coupled to the coupling structure to ensure that the holding elements available at the location of the device to be placed are accessible even if available in different positions relative to the coupling structure.
Preferably, the connecting means is made of a resilient flexible material which is elastically deformed when subjected to a shearing force and which is substantially inextensible when subjected to a traction force acting in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the elongated connecting means. Otherwise, the connecting device will not improve the stability of the coupling structure: stretching in the direction of the elongated shape may cause movement of the coupling structure, which has the risk of dropping the device placed on top of the coupling structure. Preferably, the connecting means is made of plastic, i.e. a polymer material.
Preferably, the connection means comprises a plurality of holes or slots and at least one hole or slot is provided at each end. Generally, the at least one hole or slot is alternatively implemented as an opening of any desired shape. The hole or slot or aperture of the first end is adapted to be coupled to a coupling structure. The hole or slot or opening of the second end is adapted to be attached to a holding element available in the position of the device to be placed.
In some embodiments, the connection device has a plurality of holes, slots, or openings distributed along its length. The holes, slots or openings have the function of allowing a certain adjustment of the distance between the coupling structure and the holding element available in the position of the device to be placed. Preferably, the holes, slots or openings are distributed at the same distance from each other along the elongated direction of the elongated connecting means.
The second device is preferably a domestic device, preferably a laundry treatment device, more preferably a washing machine.
Preferably, the support base is a furniture piece. The furniture piece may for example be a box adapted to contain clothing or clothing treatment products.
Preferably, the coupling structure comprises a movable rack and/or a drawer. The movable frame is a panel element that can be extracted/inserted from/into the coupling structure. The movable rack and/or drawer preferably comprises a handle. The movable rack and/or drawer may be used, for example, as a support for clothing or clothing treatment products.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a method for arranging a laundry treatment apparatus on top of a coupling structure, wherein the method comprises:
a) Coupling the device to the coupling structure by means of one or more coupling elements;
b) A connection is arranged between the first end of the connecting device and the connecting structure;
c) Providing a holding element at a location of the device to be placed;
d) The connection means is attached to the holding element by means of an attachment member.
Steps a) to d) may be performed in a different order. For example, the user may first set the holding element in the position of the device to be placed, and then he/she may connect the first end of the connection means to the coupling structure. The connection device is then attached to the holding element by means of attachment members, such as screws and expandable members receiving the screws therein and arranged to be received in holes drilled in the holding element. Obviously, the connection means may be attached to the holding element before connecting the coupling structure with the first end of the connection means, as explained below. The distance between the retaining element and the coupling structure must not exceed the maximum length of the connection means so that the connection means can be connected to both the coupling structure and the retaining element. Thereafter, the user may couple the device on top of the coupling structure by means of one or more coupling elements. Preferably, the coupling element of the coupling structure is connected to the foot of the device.
Preferably, the method further comprises:
e) Providing a second apparatus or support base;
f) The coupling structure is arranged on top of the second device.
The second device is preferably a domestic device, preferably a laundry treatment device, more preferably a washing machine. The user places the coupling structure on top of the second device. In other embodiments, the coupling structure may be placed on top of the support base, for example on top of the furniture piece.
Preferably, step c), step e), step f) are performed before step b), step d). Preferably, the user first places the second device in the vicinity of the holding element in the position where the device is to be placed. Thereafter, the user places the coupling structure on top of the second device. Preferably, steps a), b) and d) are then performed.
Preferably, step a) is performed after step b) and step d) are completed. Step b) and step d) may be performed in a different order. In one embodiment, the user first connects the first end of the connection device to the coupling structure and then connects the second end of the connection device to the holding element using the attachment member. This may be advantageous because, as previously mentioned, the first end of the connection means may be adjustable in a plurality of positions. In another embodiment, the user may attach the second end to the retaining element prior to connecting the first end to the coupling structure. This will be useful when there is already means in the holding element adapted to receive the attachment member, such as hooks or eyes in the wall of the space in which the device is to be placed. Step a) is preferably performed after b) or d) in order to facilitate the user's connection of the connection means to the coupling structure. Having positioned the device on top of the coupling structure increases the difficulty of connecting the first end of the connecting means to the coupling structure, as the user will have less space available.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a laundry treatment apparatus comprising a cabinet having a plurality of walls and a coupling structure being integral with or forming an integral part of one wall of the cabinet, preferably the top or bottom wall of the cabinet. This solution may be advantageous because it reduces the number of parts to be assembled by the user.
Preferably, the position of the connecting means can be adjusted in a direction perpendicular to the holding member. This allows a certain tolerance of the distance between the coupling structure and the holding element available in the position where the device is to be placed.
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Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of two devices connected by a coupling structure;
fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the coupling structure, the foot of the first device, the connecting means and the securing member;
fig. 3 shows a coupling structure arranged on top of the second device;
fig. 4, 5, 6 show an embodiment of a process of mounting a connection device to a coupling structure;
fig. 7, 8 show examples of attaching the connection means to the holding element.
Detailed Description
In fig. 1, a first apparatus 1, which in this embodiment is a dryer, and a second apparatus 2, which in this embodiment is a washer, are shown. The first device 1, i.e. the dryer, must be arranged in a stable manner on the second device 2. For this purpose, a coupling 3 is used.
In other embodiments, not shown, the first device 1 may be arranged on top of a supporting base, for example on top of a piece of furniture. The furniture piece may for example be a box adapted to contain clothing or clothing treatment products.
The device 1 comprises a cabinet 1a and the device 2 comprises a cabinet 2a, the cabinets 1a and 2a preferably being parallelepiped-shaped. The cabinet has a plurality of walls, preferably a front wall, two side walls, a rear wall and a top wall (1 b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1 f).
The upper device, i.e. the first device 1, has four feet (one of which is schematically indicated with reference numeral 7 in fig. 2) which are arranged at a shaft 8 in fig. 2, which shaft 8 is usually designed as a threaded shaft.
As can be seen in fig. 2, the coupling structure 3 has a frame element 4. The frame element 4 has a substantially U-shaped form. Thus, a receiving space for the movable rack 25 is formed. The movable frame 25 is preferably a panel element that can be extracted/inserted from/into the coupling structure. The movable frame 25 preferably includes a handle 26. The movable rack 25 may be used, for example, as a support for clothing or clothing treatment products during clothing preparation and/or as a support for equipment for performing a clothing treatment process. In other embodiments, the movable frame 25 may be replaced by a drawer. In other embodiments, both drawers and shelves may be employed.
The coupling structure 3 comprises a seat 40, preferably having an elongated shape.
The coupling structure 3 has four coupling elements 5, 6, 10, 11, namely two coupling elements 5, 6 for the front foot 7 of the first device 1 and two coupling elements 10, 11 for the rear foot 7 of the first device 1.
Preferably, the coupling structure 3 comprises an adapter element 17. A more detailed description of this type of adapter element is provided in application EP2703536A1 of the same applicant, which is referred to in the present specification.
The coupling structure 3 comprises a connecting means 30. The connecting device 30 has an elongated shape in one direction and has a first end 31 and a second end 32.
The first end 31 is adapted to be connected to the coupling structure 3, preferably to the seat 40, the seat 40 being adapted to receive the first end 31 of the connecting device 30 or the fixing member 51 connecting the connecting device 30 to the coupling structure 3 in a plurality of positions. Preferably, the fixing member 51 is a threaded element, such as a screw or bolt.
In an embodiment not shown, the coupling structure is integral with one wall 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f of the cabinet 1a or forms an integral part of one wall 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f of the cabinet 1 a. Preferably, the coupling structure 3 is integral with the bottom wall 1g of the cabinet 1a of the first device 1 or forms an integral part of the bottom wall 1g of the cabinet 1a of the first device 1. Alternatively, with reference to the second device 2, the coupling structure 3 may be integral with or form an integral part of the top wall of the second device.
The second end 32 is provided with an attachment member 100 to attach the connection means to the holding element 70 available in the position of the device 1 to be placed.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 7, the attachment member 100 is a screw 60 and an expandable member 80, the expandable member 80 receiving the screw 60 therein and being configured to be received in a hole drilled by the retaining element 70. The screw 60 is adapted to engage the second end 32 of the connecting device 30, which second end 32 remains free after the first end has been connected to the coupling structure 3, and the screw 60 is adapted to attach this second end 32 to the holding element 70. The attachment member 100 may have different configurations as described above.
In the example shown, the holding element 70 is a wall that is available in the position of the device to be placed. In other embodiments, not shown, the holding element 70 may be, for example, a post usable in the position of the device to be placed.
The connecting means 30 is preferably made of a resilient flexible material which is elastically deformed when subjected to a shearing force and which is substantially inextensible when subjected to a traction force acting in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the connecting means 30 in the elongated shape. Preferably, the connecting means 30 are made of plastic, i.e. polymeric material.
The connecting device 30 has at least one opening (33, 34) at each of its ends (31, 32). Preferably, the openings are holes or slots. In other embodiments, the openings may have different shapes, such as rectangular or oval.
In the embodiment shown, the openings 33 are holes, while the openings 34 have a groove shape. The hole 33 of the first end 31 is adapted to be coupled to the coupling structure 3. The slot 34 of the second end 32 is adapted to be attached to a holding element 70 available in the position of the device to be placed.
In some embodiments, not shown, the connecting device 30 has a plurality of holes along its length. The holes have the function of allowing to compensate to some extent the distance of the coupling structure 3 from the holding element 70 available in the position of the device to be placed. Preferably, the holes are distributed at the same distance from each other along the elongated direction of the elongated connecting means.
With reference to fig. 3 to 8, different steps of a method for arranging the device 1 on top of the coupling structure 3 are disclosed, in particular the following steps:
a) Coupling the first device 1 to the coupling structure 3 by means of one or more coupling elements 5, 6, 10, 11;
b) A connection is provided between the first end 31 of the connecting means 30 and the coupling structure 3;
c) The holding element 70 is arranged in the position in which the first device 1 is to be placed;
d) Attaching the connecting device 30 to the holding element 70 by means of the attachment member 100;
e) Setting a second device 2;
f) The coupling structure is arranged on top of the second device 2.
In fig. 3, the user places the second device 2 in the vicinity of the holding element 70. The distance from the holding element 70 must be sufficiently close to enable the connection device 30 to be connected to both the coupling structure 3 and the holding element 70. The user places the coupling structure 3 on top of the second device 2. In other embodiments, not shown, the coupling structure 3 may be placed on top of a support base, for example on top of a piece of furniture, as an alternative to being placed on top of the second device.
In fig. 4, 5, 6, the user connects the first end 31 of the connection device 30 to the coupling structure 3. Preferably, the connection means is connected to the coupling structure 3 by a fixing member (see reference numeral 51 in fig. 5). Preferably, the coupling structure further comprises a hook member (see reference numeral 50 in fig. 4). Preferably, the hook member 50 comprises a hole 50a adapted to receive the fixing member 51, so that the connecting device 30 can be fixed on the seat 40 of the coupling structure 30. However, other connections between the first end 31 of the connecting device 30 and the coupling structure 3 are also possible.
In fig. 7, 8, the user attaches the connection device 30 to the holding member 70 by means of the attachment member 100. The user attaches the second end 32 of the connection device 30 to the retaining element 70 using the attachment member 100. However, other possible coupling solutions may be used.
The user can couple the first device 1 to the coupling structure 3 by means of one or more coupling elements 5, 6, 10, 11. Preferably, the coupling elements 5, 6, 10, 11 of the coupling structure 3 are connected to the foot 7 of the first device 1.
The final configuration is that shown in fig. 1.
Preferably, step a) is performed after step b) and step d) are completed. Step b) may be performed before step d), or may be performed after step d).
In one embodiment, the user first connects the first end 31 of the connection device 30 to the coupling structure 3 and then connects the second end 32 of the connection device 30 to the holding element 70 using the attachment member 100. In another embodiment, the user may attach the second end 32 to the retaining element 70 before connecting the first end 31 to the coupling structure 3.
Step a) is preferably performed after b) or d) in order to facilitate the user's connection of the connection means 30 to the coupling structure 3.
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1. A coupling structure (3), the coupling structure (3) being for receiving a laundry treatment device (1) on the coupling structure (3), the coupling structure (3) comprising one or more coupling elements (5, 6, 10, 11) to be coupled to the laundry treatment device (1), characterized in that the coupling structure (3) comprises a connecting means (30) having an elongated shape in one direction, the connecting means (30) having a first end (31) and a second end (32), the first end (31) being connected or adapted to be connected to the coupling structure (3), the second end (32) being provided with an attachment member (100), the attachment member (100) being for attaching the connecting means (30) to a holding element (70) available in a position to be placed on the laundry treatment device (1) for preventing a movement of the laundry treatment device (1) that increases the distance between the holding element (70) and the coupling structure (3) to which the holding element is attached, wherein the coupling structure (3) is fixed to a frame (4) at a predetermined level, the frame (3) is designed to be raised on the top (2), such that the second device (2) or the support base is arranged below the laundry treatment device (1), wherein the coupling structure (3) is located between the laundry treatment device (1) and the second device (2) or the support base, and wherein the connecting means (30) is made of a flexible material having elasticity that is elastically deformed when subjected to a shearing force and is inextensible when subjected to a traction force in a direction parallel to the elongated direction of the connecting means (30) of the elongated shape.
2. The coupling structure (3) according to claim 1, comprising a seat (40), the seat (40) being intended to receive the first end (31) of the connecting device (30) or a fixing member (51) for connecting the connecting device (30) to the coupling structure (3).
3. Coupling structure (3) according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a movable rack (25) and/or a drawer.
4. The coupling structure (3) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the position of the first end (31) of the connecting device (30) is adjustable in a plurality of positions relative to the coupling structure (3).
5. The coupling structure (3) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting device (30) is slidably and/or rotatably coupled to the coupling structure (3).
6. The coupling structure (3) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting means (30) comprises a plurality of holes or slots (33, 34) and at least one hole or slot is present at each of the first end (31) and the second end (32).
7. The coupling structure (3) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the attachment member (100) comprises a nail or a threaded element (60) with a nut or a releasable member (80).
8. A method for arranging a laundry treatment device (1) on top of a coupling structure (3), wherein the coupling structure (3) comprises a connecting means (30) having a shape elongated in one direction, the connecting means (30) having a first end (31) and a second end (32), the first end (31) being adapted to be connected to the coupling structure (3), the second end (32) being provided with an attachment member (100), the attachment member (100) being for attaching the connecting means (30) to a holding element (70) available in a position where the laundry treatment device (1) is to be placed, to prevent movement of the laundry treatment device (1) increasing a distance between the holding element (70) and the coupling structure (3) to which the holding element is attached, wherein the method comprises:
a) -coupling the laundry treatment apparatus (1) to the coupling structure (3) by means of one or more coupling elements (5, 6, 10, 11);
b) -providing a connection between a first end (31) of the connection means (30) and the coupling structure (3);
c) -providing the holding element (70) at a position where the laundry treatment device (1) is to be placed;
d) -attaching the connecting device (30) to the holding element (70) by means of the attachment member (100);
e) -providing a second device (2) or a supporting base;
f) -arranging the coupling structure (3) on top of the second device (2) or on top of the supporting base,
wherein the connection means (30) is made of a resilient flexible material which is elastically deformed when subjected to a shearing force and which is inextensible when subjected to a traction force in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the connection means (30) in the elongate shape.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein step c), step e), and step f) are performed before step b), and step d).
10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, wherein step a) is performed after step b) and step d) are completed.
11. Laundry treatment apparatus (1), comprising a cabinet (1 a) having a plurality of walls (1 b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1 f) and a coupling structure (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the coupling structure (3) is integral with one of the plurality of walls (1 b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1 f) of the cabinet (1 a) or forms an integral part of one of the plurality of walls (1 b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1 f) of the cabinet (1 a).
12. Laundry treatment apparatus (1) according to claim 11, wherein the position of said connecting means (30) is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to said holding element (70).
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