CN112442863B

CN112442863B - Washing container for washing machine and washing machine

Info

Publication number: CN112442863B
Application number: CN202010920632.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 罗兰·迈耶; 赫贝特·斯顿; 迈克尔·谢克尔
Original assignee: PAS Deutschland GmbH
Current assignee: PAS Deutschland GmbH
Priority date: 2019-09-05
Filing date: 2020-09-04
Publication date: 2023-07-14
Anticipated expiration: 2040-09-04
Also published as: EP3789528B1; EP3789528A1; CN112442863A; DE202019104898U1; PL3789528T3

Abstract

A rinse container for a washing machine, the rinse container having three chambers which extend substantially side by side along a longitudinal extension of the rinse container, wherein a first chamber of the chambers and a second chamber of the chambers are separated from each other by a first partition wall and a third chamber of the chambers are separated from each other by a second partition wall, wherein a first valve is provided on an end of the first chamber, a second valve is provided on an end of the second chamber and a third valve is provided on an end of the third chamber, wherein the valves are each configured for co-action with a corresponding interface on the washing machine, wherein a removable cartridge is provided in the first chamber and the first valve is fixed on the cartridge. Further, a washing machine having such a washing container is disclosed.

Description

Washing container for washing machine and washing machine

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a washing container for a washing machine and a washing machine having the same.

Background

The washing container is an important component of the washing machine. In this respect, it is desirable for the rinse container to be able to be filled both with powdered detergent and with liquid detergent. On the other hand it should be possible to operate the washing machine in an automatic mode, wherein it is only necessary to refill the washing agent in larger intervals. It is also desirable to make it as simple as possible for a user to fill the washing machine with the detergent for a single washing process and the detergent for multiple washing processes.

Disclosure of Invention

The object of the present invention is to indicate an improved washing container and a corresponding washing machine with such a washing container. In this case, it should be possible in particular to fill in powdered detergents, to fill in liquid detergents for the automatic mode and, in addition, to selectively use special detergents in liquid form.

The object is achieved by a washing container for a washing machine, having three chambers which extend substantially side by side along a longitudinal extension of the washing container, wherein a first chamber of the chambers and a second chamber of the chambers are separated from one another by a first separating wall and a second chamber of the chambers and a third chamber of the chambers are separated from one another by a second separating wall, wherein a first valve is provided at an end of the first chamber, a second valve is provided at an end of the second chamber, and a third valve is provided at an end of the third chamber, wherein the valves are each configured for interaction with a corresponding interface on the washing machine, wherein a removable cartridge (kartuseh) is provided in the first chamber, and the first valve is fixed on the cartridge.

One feature of the flushing container is that the first chamber can contain a special detergent when the cartridge is inserted and can contain a powdered detergent when the cartridge is removed. This achieves increased flexibility in the use of detergents without increasing the required installation space. One chamber, preferably a plurality of chambers, and particularly preferably all chambers can extend from the front region of the flushing container into the rear region of the flushing container, i.e. in particular from the front side of the flushing container to the rear side of the flushing container.

In a preferred embodiment, a sensor is arranged below at least one chamber and a transmitter is arranged inside the chamber, so that the liquid level in the chamber can be determined by the interaction of the sensor and the transmitter.

This embodiment enables a reliable determination of the liquid level in the chamber. Furthermore, several chambers or all chambers of the flushing container can be equipped with such a combination of sensor and transmitter.

In a further preferred embodiment, the sensor is arranged in a recess on the underside of the flushing receptacle.

This embodiment enables a particularly space-saving arrangement of the sensor, wherein the sensor is also protected as much as possible from possible damage.

In a further preferred embodiment, the sensor is embodied as a magnetic spring sensor and/or the transmitter is embodied as a float, wherein the float has, in particular, a magnet.

This embodiment enables a technically simple determination of the liquid level, which can also be carried out very precisely. If the transmitter is configured as a float and has a magnet, the reed sensor can determine the liquid level from the detected magnetic field strength.

In a further preferred embodiment, a first sensor is arranged below the first chamber, a second sensor is arranged below the second chamber, a third sensor is arranged below the third chamber, a first transmitter is arranged in the first chamber, a second transmitter is arranged in the second chamber, and a third transmitter is arranged in the third chamber.

This design allows for a simple measurement of the liquid level in all three chambers.

In a further preferred embodiment, the transmitter and/or the first transmitter is/are arranged in a magazine.

This embodiment is low-cost, since even in the case of a plurality of cartridges, the sensor has to be arranged only once on the flushing container and only a transmitter which can be designed very simply and cheaply in terms of its structure is arranged inside the cartridge.

In a further preferred embodiment, the transmitter and/or the first transmitter is/are arranged on a guide pin which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension.

This embodiment is particularly low-cost, since the guide pin ensures a reliable guidance of the transmitter or the first transmitter on the one hand and can be produced easily, in particular by injection molding.

In a further preferred embodiment, a constriction element is provided in the reservoir, which constricts the fluid flow in the reservoir along the longitudinal extension.

This design prevents or reduces sloshing of the fluid within the cartridge, i.e. for example liquid detergent in the cartridge. Generally, such shaking occurs, for example, when a user pulls the washing container out of the washing machine.

In a further preferred embodiment, the constriction element has a wall element which is arranged approximately perpendicularly to the longitudinal extension and narrows the cross section of the reservoir perpendicular to the longitudinal extension to the fluid.

This design of the narrowing element is technically easy to implement and effective.

In a further preferred embodiment, the narrowing element has two portions which protrude from two opposite walls of the cartridge substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal extension, are spaced apart from one another along the longitudinal extension and overlap one another in particular in the direction of view along the longitudinal extension.

This embodiment of the narrowing element is technically simple to implement and particularly effective. Here, although shaking is effectively reduced or prevented, it is ensured that the user can fill the cartridge as usual and no jamming is caused.

In a further preferred embodiment, the flushing container has a sensor unit which checks for the presence of the cartridge and for the correct placement of the cartridge.

This embodiment ensures that the washing operation with the aid of the cartridge can be carried out without problems.

In a further preferred embodiment, the sensor unit has a first sensor element which checks whether the magazine is present or not and a second sensor element which checks whether the magazine is correctly placed or not, wherein the first sensor element is spaced apart from the second sensor element along the longitudinal extension.

The design scheme is realized: the user is qualitatively informed about the identified type of operation and/or possible errors. For this purpose, the first sensor element is positioned more forward with respect to the longitudinal extension than the second sensor element. If the first sensor element determines that the cartridge is not present, the operating mode without a cartridge, in particular with a powdered detergent, is activated. If the first sensor element determines the presence of a cartridge and the second sensor element determines the correct placement of the cartridge, then the type of operation with the cartridge, in particular the type of operation with the particular detergent, is activated. If the first sensor element determines that the cartridge is present, but the second sensor element determines that the cartridge is not properly positioned, then the user is instructed to: it is clear that it is desirable to have a type of operation of the cartridge, but the placement of the cartridge makes it impractical. Alternatively, if the first sensor element determines that the cartridge is not present, but the second sensor element determines that the cartridge is properly placed, then a problem is indicated to the user.

In a further preferred embodiment, the bottom of the chamber on the rim of the flushing container rises perpendicularly to the longitudinal extension and the height of the chamber decreases towards the rim.

The design is realized in an advantageous manner: the provided structural space is fully utilized. Thus, consider in this design: the washing container can be higher on a first side oriented towards the outside of the washing machine than on a second side oriented towards the inside of the washing machine, since the washing drum is located there. Therefore, it is not necessary to increase the structural height of the washing machine for the increased volume.

In a further preferred embodiment, a partition is provided in the chamber, into which the liquid located in the chamber does not flow, which partition opens upward and can accommodate a locking tongue provided in the upper side of the flushing container, if this tongue is pressed toward the lower side of the flushing container.

This embodiment enables the integration of a locking tongue, which forms a stop when the washing container is pulled out of the washing machine, in a simple manner. The locking tongue is here arranged such that it initially releases only the pull-out of the flushing container, so that the user can refill the detergent. If the user presses the tongue downwards, the washing container is unlocked and can be pulled out of the washing machine completely. Since the recess is arranged below the locking tongue, the locking tongue can be designed in a structurally simple manner, since the sealing against the recess takes place by means of the partition. The partition is preferably formed as a wall element, which is formed in particular in a U-shape in a top view as seen from above.

In a further preferred embodiment, the first partition wall has a first stretch, a first lateral stretch and a further first stretch, wherein the first stretch starts in the front region of the flushing container, extends essentially along the longitudinal stretch and transitions into the first lateral stretch, the first lateral stretch extends at an angle to the longitudinal stretch and transitions into the further first stretch, and the further first stretch extends essentially along the longitudinal stretch and ends in the rear region of the flushing container.

The design scheme is realized in a simple way: the volume of the first chamber and/or the second chamber is set. In addition, the first lateral extension also serves to prevent sloshing. The first stretch and/or the first transverse stretch and/or the further first stretch are in particular at least substantially straight. It is furthermore advantageous if the first transverse stretch is formed at least approximately perpendicular to the first stretch and/or perpendicular to the further first stretch.

In a further preferred embodiment, the second partition wall has a second stretch, a second lateral stretch and a further second stretch, wherein the first stretch starts in the front region of the flushing container, extends essentially along the longitudinal stretch and transitions into the second lateral stretch, the second lateral stretch extends at an angle to the longitudinal stretch and transitions into the further second stretch, and the further second stretch extends essentially along the longitudinal stretch.

The design scheme is realized in a simple way: if the second chamber should be constructed smaller than the third chamber, access to the second chamber is simplified to fill with detergent. Thus, for example, it may be desirable for the volume of the second chamber to be less than 85%, preferably less than 75%, particularly preferably less than 65%, and especially less than 55% of the volume of the third chamber. The second chamber may then be narrow. The second chamber is well filled even at small volumes due to the widening caused by the second lateral stretch. In addition, the second lateral extension also serves to prevent sloshing. The second stretch and/or the second lateral stretch and/or the further second stretch are in particular at least substantially straight. It is furthermore advantageous if the second transverse stretch is formed at least approximately perpendicular to the second stretch and/or perpendicular to the further second stretch.

In a further preferred embodiment, the second partition wall has a further second stretch, a further second lateral stretch and a further second stretch, wherein the second stretch extends substantially along the longitudinal stretch and transitions into the further second lateral stretch, the further second lateral stretch extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal stretch and transitions into a further second stretch, and the further second stretch extends substantially along the longitudinal stretch and terminates in a rear region of the irrigation container.

The design scheme is realized in a simple way: a third valve is provided for the third chamber. This applies in particular when the bottom of the third chamber rises perpendicularly to the longitudinal extension so that the height of the third chamber decreases towards the edge. Despite this improvement, the third valve can still be arranged at least approximately at the level of the second valve of the second chamber and/or the first valve of the first chamber. Furthermore, the further second lateral stretch also serves to prevent sloshing. The further second stretch and/or the further second lateral stretch and/or the further second stretch are in particular at least substantially straight. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the further second lateral stretch is formed at least approximately perpendicular to the further second stretch and/or to the further second stretch.

In a further preferred embodiment, a water jet is arranged above the first chamber, said water jet being designed to flush water into the first chamber.

The design scheme is realized in a simple way: the powdered detergent in the first chamber is mixed with water and flushed from the first chamber.

In a further preferred embodiment, the first chamber has an opening on the underside, from which the liquid located in the chamber can drain downwards.

The design scheme is realized in a simple way: the powdered detergent, which is located in the first chamber and has been mixed with water, is flushed out of the first chamber and is guided out of the flushing receptacle, in particular towards the washing tub of the washing machine.

In a further preferred embodiment, the cartridge has a tap.

This design achieves reliable closing of the cartridge, but wherein at the same time simple refilling of the cartridge is possible. Because of the tap, no liquid special detergent is sprayed out when the user operates the storage box.

In a further preferred embodiment, a second reservoir is provided in the second chamber, and a second valve is provided in the second reservoir.

In a further preferred embodiment, a third reservoir is provided in the third chamber, and a third valve is provided in the third reservoir.

The object is also achieved by a washing machine with a flushing receptacle as described before.

Such a washing machine can be particularly easily operated by a user and perform a reliable function of the washing machine.

It is to be understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the respectively given combination, but also in other combinations or alone without departing from the scope of the invention.

Drawings

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail in the accompanying drawings and are set forth in the following description. The drawings show:

FIG. 1 shows a first perspective view of one embodiment of a flush container;

FIG. 2 shows a second perspective view of the irrigation container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows a third perspective view of the irrigation container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 shows a fourth perspective view of the irrigation container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 shows a fifth perspective view of the irrigation container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 shows a sixth perspective view of the irrigation container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 shows a seventh perspective view of the irrigation container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 shows an eighth perspective view of the irrigation container of FIG. 1; and

fig. 9 shows an embodiment of a washing machine with a rinse container.

Specific design scheme

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a flush container 10. The flush container 10 has a lid 12 and a lower portion 14. The cover 12 has a plurality of resilient hooks 16 by means of which the cover 12 is locked to the lower part 14. For orientation, the front side 17 of the irrigation container 10 and the longitudinal extension L of the irrigation container 10 are labeled.

Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of the flushing container 10 in fig. 1 in a perspective view from below. An opening 20 can be seen on the underside 18 of the irrigation container 10. Further, the first sensor 22-1, the second sensor 22-2, and the third sensor 22-3 are respectively disposed in the first recess 24-1, the second recess 24-2, and the third recess 24-3. Furthermore, the first valve 26-1, the second valve 26-2 and the third valve 26-3 can be seen through openings on the back side 28 of the irrigation container 10. The first sensor 22-1, the second sensor 22-2 and the third sensor 22-3 are preferably configured as magnetic reed sensors.

Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of the irrigation container 10 of fig. 1 in a perspective view, with the cover 12 removed. Now, the water sprayer 30, the cartridge 32 with the tap 34, the sensor unit 38 with the first sensor element 36-1 and the second sensor element 36-2, and the compartment cover 40 with the flip 42 and the locking tab 46 with the locking hook 46 can be seen. The first sensor element 36-1 checks for the presence of the magazine 32 and the second sensor element 36-2 checks for the correct placement of the magazine 32, wherein the first sensor element 36-1 is spaced apart from the second sensor element 36-2 along the longitudinal extension L.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of the flushing container 10 from fig. 1 in a perspective view, with the water jet 30 additionally removed.

Fig. 5 shows an embodiment of the flushing container 10 from fig. 1 in a perspective view, wherein additionally the tap 34 and the flap 42 have been removed. The first chamber 50-1, the second chamber 50-2 and the third chamber 50-3 can now be seen. The first chamber 50-1 and the second chamber 50-2 are separated from each other by a first partition wall 52-1, and the second chamber 50-2 and the third chamber 50-3 are separated from each other by a second partition wall 52-2. The cartridge 32 is removable from the first chamber 50-1. The first valve 26-1, which is not shown here, is fixed at the reservoir 32, more precisely, inside the reservoir 32. Fluid extraction from the reservoir 32 and chambers 50-2, 50-3 can be controlled by valves.

In the second chamber 50-2, a second transmitter 54-2 is disposed on a second guide pin 56-2. In the third chamber 50-3, a third transmitter 54-3 is disposed on the third guide pin 56-3. The transmitters 54-2, 54-3 are each configured as floats with magnets. It can be seen that the bottom 58 of the third chamber 50-3 rises perpendicular to the longitudinal extension L and the height of the third chamber 50-3 decreases towards the edge 60. Furthermore, a partition 62 is shown into which the liquid located in the chamber 50-3 does not flow. The partition 62 is upwardly open and is capable of receiving the locking tab 44.

Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of the flushing container 10 from fig. 1 in a perspective view, with the cover of the reservoir 32 and the sensor unit 38 additionally removed. The first valve 26-1 in the reservoir 32 can now be seen. Furthermore, two narrowing elements 64 are shown within the magazine 32, said narrowing elements having a first portion 66-1 and a second portion 66-2, respectively. Each section 66-1, 66-2 is formed here as a wall element which is arranged approximately perpendicularly to the longitudinal extension L and narrows the cross section of the reservoir 32 perpendicular to the longitudinal extension L for the fluid located in the reservoir 32. The two portions 66-1, 66-2 are here spaced apart from one another along the longitudinal direction L and overlap one another in the direction of view along the longitudinal extent L. Finally, the first transmitter 54-1 and the first guide pin 56-1 are also visible within the cartridge 32.

Fig. 7 shows an embodiment of the flushing container 10 of fig. 1 in a perspective view, wherein additionally the reservoir 32, the second transmitter 54-2 and the third transmitter 54-3 have been removed. For better orientation, the first valve 26-1 is also shown continuously, although in this embodiment it is part of the reservoir 32. The extensions of the dividing walls 52-1, 52-2 will now be discussed below.

The first partition wall 52-1 has a first stretch 70-1, a first lateral stretch 70-2 and a further first stretch 70-3, wherein the first stretch 70-1 starts in a front region 74 of the irrigation container 10, extends essentially along the longitudinal extension L and transitions into the first lateral stretch 70-2, the first lateral stretch 70-2 extends at an angle to the longitudinal extension L and transitions into the further first stretch 70-3, and the further first stretch 70-3 extends essentially along the longitudinal extension L and ends in a rear region 74 of the irrigation container 10.

The second partition wall 52-2 has a second stretch 72-1, a second lateral stretch 72-2 and a further second stretch 72-3, wherein the second stretch 72-1 starts in a front region 74 of the irrigation container 10, extends essentially along the longitudinal extension L and transitions into the second lateral stretch 72-2, the second lateral stretch 72-2 extends at an angle to the longitudinal extension L and transitions into the further second stretch 72-3, and the further second stretch 72-3 extends essentially along the longitudinal extension L.

In addition to the further second stretch 72-3, the second partition wall has a further second lateral stretch 72-4 and a further second stretch 72-5, wherein the further second stretch 72-3 transitions into the further second lateral stretch 72-4, the further second transverse stretch 72-4 extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal stretch L and transitions into a further second stretch 72-5, and the further second stretch 72-5 extends substantially along the longitudinal stretch L and terminates in a rear region 76 of the irrigation container 10.

Fig. 8 shows an embodiment of the flushing container in fig. 1 in a perspective view, wherein additionally all chambers 50-1, 50-2, 50-3 have been removed.

Fig. 9 shows an embodiment of a washing machine 100 with a washing container 10, which here has a handle slot on its front side. The washing machine 100 has an upper side 102, a first side 104 covered herein, a second side 106, and a front side 108.

Claims

1. A washing container (10) for a washing machine (100), the washing container having three chambers (50-1, 50-2, 50-3) which extend substantially side by side along a longitudinal extension (L) of the washing container (10), wherein a first chamber (50-1) of the chambers (50-1, 50-2, 50-3) and a second chamber (50-2) of the chambers (50-1, 50-2, 50-3) are separated from each other by a first partition wall, and a second chamber (50-2) and a third chamber (50-3) of the chambers (50-1, 50-2, 50-3) are separated from each other by a second partition wall (54), wherein a first valve (26-1) is provided at an end of the first chamber (50-1), a second valve (26-2) is provided at an end of the second chamber (50-2), and a third valve (26-3) is provided at an end of the third chamber (50-3), wherein the second and third valves (26-2, 26-3) are provided for co-acting with the respective interface (26-1, 100), wherein a removable cartridge (32) is arranged in the first chamber (50-1) and the first valve (26-1) is fixed to the cartridge (32), wherein the first chamber can contain a special detergent when the cartridge is inserted and a powdered detergent when the cartridge is removed, wherein a water jet (30) is arranged above the first chamber (50-1), which is designed to flush water into the first chamber (50-1) such that the powdered detergent located in the first chamber is mixed with the water, and the first chamber (50-1) has an opening (20) on the underside from which the powdered detergent located in the first chamber that has been mixed with the water is discharged downwards.

2. The irrigation container (10) according to claim 1, wherein a sensor (22-1, 22-2, 22-3) is provided below at least one chamber (50-1, 50-2, 50-3) and a transmitter (54-1, 54-2, 54-3) is provided within the chamber (50-1, 50-2, 50-3) such that the liquid level within the chamber can be determined by the co-action of the sensor (22-1, 22-2, 22-3) and the transmitter (54-1, 54-2, 54-3).

3. The irrigation container (10) according to claim 2, wherein the sensor (22-1, 22-2, 22-3) is arranged in a recess on the underside of the irrigation container (10).

4. A flushing container (10) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the sensor (22-1, 22-2, 22-3) is configured as a magnetic spring sensor and/or the transmitter (54-1, 54-2, 54-3) is configured as a float.

5. The irrigation container (10) according to claim 2, wherein a first sensor (22-1) is provided below the first chamber (50-1), a second sensor (22-2) is provided below the second chamber (50-2), a third sensor (22-3) is provided below the third chamber (50-3), a first transmitter (54-1) is provided within the first chamber (50-1), a second transmitter (54-2) is provided within the second chamber (50-2), and a third transmitter (54-3) is provided within the third chamber (50-3).

6. The flushing container (10) according to claim 5, wherein the transmitter (54-1, 54-2, 54-3) and/or the first transmitter (54-1) is provided either in the cartridge (32) or on a guide pin (56-1; 56-2; 56-3) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension (L).

7. A flushing container (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a constriction element (64) is provided within the cartridge (32), which constricts the fluid flow within the cartridge (32) along the longitudinal extension (L).

8. The irrigation container (10) of claim 7, wherein the narrowing element (64) has two portions (66-1, 66-2) protruding from two opposing walls of the cartridge (32) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension (L), spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal extension (L).

9. A flushing container (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the flushing container (10) has a sensor unit (38) which checks for the presence of the cartridge (32) and for a correct placement of the cartridge (32).

10. A flushing container (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the bottom (58) of the chamber (50-3) located on the rim of the flushing container (10) is raised perpendicular to the longitudinal extension (L) and the height of the chamber (50-3) decreases towards the rim.

11. A flushing container (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first partition wall (52) has a first stretch (70-1), a first lateral stretch (70-2) and a further first stretch (70-3), wherein the first stretch (70-1) starts in a front region of the flushing container (10), extends substantially along the longitudinal stretch (L) and transitions into the first lateral stretch (70-2), the first lateral stretch (70-2) extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal stretch (L) and transitions into the further first stretch (70-3), and the further first stretch (70-3) extends substantially along the longitudinal stretch (L) and ends in a rear region (76) of the flushing container (10).

12. A flushing container (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second partition wall (54) has a second stretch (72-1), a second lateral stretch (72-2) and a further second stretch (72-3), wherein the second stretch (72-1) starts in a front region (74) of the flushing container (10), extends substantially along the longitudinal extension (L) and transitions into the second lateral stretch (72-2), the second lateral stretch (72-2) extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal extension (L) and transitions into the further second stretch (72-3), and the further second stretch (72-3) extends substantially along the longitudinal extension (L).

13. A flushing container (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a second reservoir (32) is provided in the second chamber (50-2), and the second valve (26-2) is provided in the second reservoir (32).

14. The irrigation container (10) of claim 4, wherein the float has a magnet.

15. The irrigation container (10) according to claim 7, wherein the narrowing element (64) has a wall element arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension (L) and narrows a cross section of the cartridge (32) perpendicular to the longitudinal extension (L) for the fluid.

16. The irrigation container (10) according to claim 8, wherein the two portions overlap each other in a viewing direction along the longitudinal extension (L).

17. The irrigation container (10) according to claim 9, wherein the sensor unit (38) has a first sensor element (36-1) checking for the presence of the cartridge (32) and has a second sensor element (36-2) checking for a correct placement of the cartridge (32), wherein the first sensor element (36-1) is spaced apart from the second sensor element (36-2) along the longitudinal extension (L).

18. The irrigation container (10) according to claim 13, wherein a third reservoir (32) is provided in the third chamber (50-3), and the third valve (26-3) is provided in the third reservoir (32).

19. A washing machine (100) having a flushing container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims.