DE102018204005A1 - Laundry care device with a locking device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry care device (100) with a device door (105) for closing a device opening (107) of the laundry care device (100), and a locking device (111) for locking the appliance door (105). The appliance door (105) has a locking hook (113). The locking device (111) has a rotatably mounted locking element (117) with a receiving gap (119), wherein the receiving gap (119) is adapted to engage the locking hook (113). The locking device (111) has a leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) which bears against the rotatably mounted closing element (117), the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) is tensioned in an intermediate state and counteracts by a spring force rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element (117). The leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) is relaxed in a locking state to hold the locking hook (113) in the receiving gap (119) of the rotatably mounted locking member (117) and the door (105) lock in the lock state.

Description

The present invention relates to a laundry care device with a locking device.

In a conventional laundry care appliance, laundry is introduced through a device opening of the laundry care appliance into a laundry drum of the laundry care appliance. Here, the device opening is closed by a door. In order to ensure during a laundry care operation that the appliance door does not accidentally open, conventional laundry care appliances have locking devices for locking the appliance door to a front side of the laundry care appliance.

In the EP 1 212 973 A1 a door lock of a household electrical appliance is described with a gripping device.

In the DE 10 2010 051 518 A1 a door lock of a household electrical appliance is described with a closing spring arrangement and a gripping unit.

It is the object underlying the invention to provide a laundry care device with an advantageous locking device for locking a door of the laundry care appliance.

This object is achieved by the subject matter having the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

According to one aspect, the object according to the invention is achieved by a laundry care device having a device door for closing a device opening of the laundry care device, and a locking device for locking the appliance door, wherein the appliance door has a locking hook, the locking device having a rotatably mounted closing element with a receiving gap, wherein the Receiving nip is adapted to engage the locking hook, wherein the locking device comprises a leaf spring which bears against the rotatably mounted closing element, wherein the leaf spring is biased in an intermediate state and counteracts by a spring force rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element, and wherein the leaf spring is relaxed in a locking state to hold the locking hook in the receiving gap of the rotatably mounted locking member and to lock the door in the locked state Pedal.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that a particularly effective locking of the door in the locking state of the locking device can be ensured by the interaction of the leaf spring and the rotatably mounted closing element.

In the locking state of the locking element, the leaf spring is relaxed and abuts on the rotatably mounted closing element, so that the leaf spring does not act on the rotatably mounted closing element with a spring force, whereby the locking hook can be effectively held in the receiving gap.

If a rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element is effected by a Ausführbewegung of the locking hook from the receiving gap of the rotatably mounted closing element, then the rotatably mounted closing element will bend at least partially by the rotation of the leaf spring, whereby the leaf spring is transferred from the relaxed spring state in a tensioned spring state , A present in the intermediate state of the locking element so-tensioned leaf spring counteracts by the spring force of rotation of the rotatably mounted closure member, so that the user must overcome the spring force when opening the door. This prevents inadvertent removal of the locking hook from the receiving gap, or inadvertent opening of the door. Thereby, the leaf spring ensures that the lock hook can be effectively held in the receiving gap in the lock state.

A laundry care appliance is understood to mean a device which is used for laundry care, such as e.g. a washing machine or a tumble dryer. In particular, such a laundry care appliance is understood as a household laundry care appliance. So a laundry care device, which is used in the context of household management, and is treated with the laundry in normal household quantities.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care apparatus, the leaf spring is relaxed in an opening state to allow insertion of the locking hook into the receiving gap of the rotatably mounted closure element, the locking device is by inserting the locking hook into the receiving gap by the rotation of the rotatably mounted closure element from the open state is convertible to the intermediate state, and the locking device is transferable by the insertion of the locking hook into the receiving gap by the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element from the intermediate state to the locking state, wherein the leaf spring is biased in the intermediate state and by a spring force of rotation of the rotatably mounted Counteracts closing element.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that when closing the door, the rotatably mounted closure member is transferred by the rotation of the opening state first in the intermediate state and then in the locking state. Both in the open state and in the locked state, the leaf spring is relaxed and thereby exerts no spring force on the rotatably mounted closing element. In the intermediate state, however, the leaf spring is tensioned and counteracts by the spring force of a rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element, whereby the user reaches a locking of the door in the locked state only if the latter has previously applied a force which the spring force of the leaf spring in the intermediate state exceeds. Thus, an accidental door lock the door can be avoided.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care apparatus, by executing the locking hook from the receiving nip from the locking state by the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element, the locking device is convertible to the intermediate state, and the locking device is by executing the locking hook from the receiving nip from the intermediate state by the rotation the rotatably mounted closing element in the open state can be transferred, wherein the leaf spring is tensioned in the intermediate state and counteracts by a spring force of rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that unintentional opening of the door can be avoided. In the locked state, the leaf spring is relaxed and thereby exerts no spring force on the rotatably mounted closing element. If the appliance door is opened by rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element, the locking element is transferred from the locking state to the intermediate state. In the intermediate state, however, the leaf spring is tensioned and counteracts by the spring force of a rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element, whereby the user reaches an opening of the door from the locked state only if the latter has previously applied a force which the spring force of the leaf spring in the intermediate state exceeds.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care appliance, the locking device has an initial stop which is designed to limit a rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element, the rotatably mounted closing element abutting the initial stop in the opening state, and the rotatably mounted closing element in particular having an initial stop contact region, which rests against the initial stop.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element is prevented beyond the opening state by the initial stop. Thus, the initial stop ensures a fixed orientation of the rotatably mounted closing element in the opening state, whereby the locking hook can be effectively inserted in the opening state in the receiving gap of the rotatably mounted closing element. The initial stop is designed in particular as a plate or as a web. The initial abutment contact region is arranged in particular on an outer side of the rotatably mounted closing element.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care device, the locking device has an end stop which is designed to limit a rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element, the rotatably mounted closing element abutting the end stop in the locking state, and the rotatably mounted closing element in particular having an end stop contact region, which rests against the end stop.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element beyond the locking state is prevented by the end stop. Thus, the end stop ensures a fixed orientation of the rotatably mounted locking element in the locked state, whereby the door can be effectively locked in the locking state on the device opening. The end stop is designed in particular as a cylinder. The end stop contact region is arranged in particular on an outer side of the rotatably mounted closing element. The end stop contact region is arranged in particular on a region remote from the initial stop contact region of the rotatably mounted closing element.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care device, the rotatably mounted closing element in the locked state does not abut against the initial stop, and / or the rotatably mounted closing element is not in the intermediate state at the end stop and not at the initial stop, and / or is the rotatably mounted closing element not in the open state at the end stop.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that the initial stop and the end stop limit a rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element only in a single direction of rotation and a rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element remains possible in the other direction of rotation. In the open state, the rotatably mounted closing element rests only on the initial stop, but not on the end stop. In the intermediate state, the rotatably mounted closing element does not rest against the initial stop and also not at the end stop. In the locking state, the rotatably mounted locking element rests only on the end stop, but not on the initial stop. Thus, the rotatably mounted closure member can be effectively transferred by rotation via the intermediate state between the opening state and the locking state.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care device, the rotatably mounted closing element on a cam portion which bears against the leaf spring, wherein the leaf spring in the locked state and / or the opening state, the cam portion is not acted upon by a spring force, and / or wherein the leaf spring in the intermediate state the Cam area loaded with a spring force.

Thereby, the technical advantage is achieved that the tensioned in the intermediate state present leaf spring counteracts by contact with the cam portion of the rotatably mounted closing element rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care device, the cam region comprises a rounded region on an outer side of the rotatably mounted closing element, wherein the cam region is in particular spaced from the receiving gap of the rotatably mounted closing element.

This achieves the technical advantage that the cam area arranged at a distance from the outside of the rotatably mounted closing element and / or from the receiving gap ensures effective contact with the leaf spring during rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element, so that a transfer of the rotatably mounted closing element via the Intermediate state between the lock state and the open state is ensured.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care device, the cam region is arranged at a distance from the end stop contact region and / or from the initial stop contact region.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that the spacing of the cam area, end stop contact area and / or initial stop contact area ensures effective different contacts between said areas and the leaf spring, or the end stop and / or the initial stop.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care apparatus, the receiving gap extends from an outer side of the rotatably mounted closing element to an inner region of the rotatably mounted closing element, and the receiving gap is bounded by a first gap side and a second split side, wherein the receiving gap in particular from the outer side to the inner region rejuvenated.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that the first and second gap side of the in particular from the outside inwardly tapering receiving gap ensure an effective on, or execute the locking hook in or out of the receiving gap.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care apparatus, the locking hook abuts in the locking state on the second gap side, and / or the locking hook abuts in the open state and / or the intermediate state on the first gap side.

Thereby, the technical advantage is achieved that the locking hook in the locked state, or in the open state and / or the intermediate state rests on different gap sides of the receiving gap, whereby upon insertion, or execution of the locking hook in, or from the receiving gap rotation of the rotatably mounted locking element is ensured in each case in a different direction of rotation.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care device, the rotatably mounted closing element has an opening through which a pivot pin is guided, wherein the rotatably mounted closing element is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation extending along the pivot pin.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that an effective rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element about the axis of rotation is possible.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care appliance, the opening is arranged in a region of the rotatably mounted closing element which is at a distance from the receiving gap, wherein the opening is arranged in particular between the cam area and the receiving gap.

Thereby, the technical advantage is achieved that an effective rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element is ensured by the spacing of the aperture and receiving gap.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care device, the locking hook is designed as a U-shaped locking hook, wherein a terminal web of the U-shaped locking hook is insertable into the receiving gap.

Thereby, the technical advantage is achieved that the terminal web of the U-shaped locking hook is effectively inserted into the receiving gap.

In an advantageous embodiment of the laundry care device, the leaf spring is designed as a flat leaf spring or curved leaf spring, and / or the leaf spring has at least one depression, and / or the leaf spring has at least one elevation, and / or the leaf spring is a segmented leaf spring formed, which has a plurality of spring leaves.

Thereby, the technical advantage is achieved that various geometric configurations of the leaf spring ensure an effective tension of the leaf spring in the intermediate state and an effective relaxation of the leaf spring in the locked state. A flat leaf spring is planar. A bent leaf spring comprises a flat leaf spring, which is bent in the relaxed state about a bending axis. A segmented leaf spring consists of a plurality of spring leaves which abut each other, thereby increasing the rigidity of the segmented leaf spring. The leaf springs may be connected either at one end or at both ends to a housing of the laundry care device. The leaf springs may be made of metal, in particular steel, or of plastic.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below.

• 1 eine schematische Ansicht eines Wäschepflegegeräts;
• 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Verriegelungsvorrichtung eines Wäschepflegegeräts;
• 3A, 3B, 3C schematische Ansichten einer Verriegelungsvorrichtung eines Wäschepflegegeräts; und
• 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E schematische Ansichten von Blattfedern einer Verriegelungsvorrichtung eines Wäschepflegegeräts gemäß verschiedenen Ausführungsformen.

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• 1 a schematic view of a laundry care device;
• 2 a perspective view of a locking device of a laundry care device;
• 3A . 3B . 3C schematic views of a locking device of a laundry care device; and
• 4A . 4B . 4C . 4D . 4E schematic views of leaf springs of a locking device of a laundry care device according to various embodiments.

1 shows a schematic view of a general laundry care device 100 , such as a washing machine. The laundry care device 100 includes a reservoir 101 , which is also referred to as Einspülschale, and can be filled in the detergent or other Wäschepflegesubstanzen. The laundry care device 100 points to a front 103 of the laundry care device 100 a device door 105 on which a device opening 107 on the front side 103 of the laundry care device 100 closes.

Here is the appliance door 105 through a door hinge 109 movable on the laundry care device 100 attached, with the appliance door 105 by a lateral swinging the door 105 can be opened to wash laundry from the laundry care device 100 to remove or laundry in the laundry care device 100 and the open appliance door 105 by a lateral swiveling the appliance door 105 can be closed again, for example, to start a laundry care process.

To effectively lock the door 105 on the front side 103 of the laundry care device 100 during a laundry care process, has the laundry care device 100 on the front side 103 a locking device 111 on. A locking hook 113 the appliance door 105 is in the locking device 111 inserted and fixed, so that the locking device 111 the appliance door 105 can lock effectively.

2 shows a perspective view of a locking device of a laundry care device. The locking device 111 includes a leaf spring 115 , which at an in 2 Not shown housing the laundry care device 100 is attached.

The locking device 111 further comprises a rotatably mounted closing element 117 with a receiving gap 119 , A locking hook 113 , which at an in 2 not shown appliance door 105 of the laundry care device 100 is attached, during a closing operation of the appliance door 105 in the receiving slot 119 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 are introduced and a rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 cause.

So that the rotatably mounted closing element 117 can rotate, has the rotatably mounted closing element 117 a breakthrough 121 through which a pintle 123 is guided, which at an in 2 Not shown housing the laundry care device 100 is attached. A rotation axis 125 extends along the pivot pin 123 , The rotatably mounted closing element 117 is about the axis of rotation 125 rotatable in the locking device 111 stored.

2 shows an opening state of the locking device 111 in which the in 2 not shown appliance door 105 not on the front 103 of the laundry care device 100 is locked. Rather, the opening state allows the locking device 111 an effective insertion of the locking hook 113 the appliance door 105 in the receiving slot 119 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 ,

In the in 2 illustrated opening state is the leaf spring 115 relaxed. Thus, the rotatably mounted closure element 117 only on the leaf spring 115 without the relaxed present leaf spring 115 with a spring force against the rotatably mounted closing element 117 suppressed. The rotatably mounted closing element 117 here has a cam area 127 on, which on the leaf spring 115 is applied.

The locking device 111 also includes an initial stop 129 , which is formed, a rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 to limit. In the in 2 shown opening state is the rotatably mounted closure element 117 at the start stop 129 at. The initial stop 129 is designed in particular as a plate or web.

The locking device 111 also includes an end stop 131 , which is formed, a rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 to limit. In the in 2 shown opening state is the rotatably mounted closure element 117 not at the end stop 131 at. The end stop 131 is especially designed as a cylindrical body.

The 3A . 3B and 3C show schematic views of a locking device of a laundry care device in a side view.

The locking device 111 comprises a rotatably mounted closing element 117 which is around a pivot pin 123 extending axis of rotation 125 is rotatably mounted. Here is the pintle 123 through a breakthrough 121 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 guided.

The rotatably mounted closing element 117 has a receiving gap 119 on which is from an outside 133 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 to an interior area 135 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 extends. The receiving gap 119 is from a first gap side 137 and from a second gap side 139 limited.

In the receiving gap 119 is a locking hook 113 one in the 3A . 3B and 3C not shown appliance door 105 insertable. By inserting the locking hook 113 in the receiving slot 119 may be a rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 around the axis of rotation 125 be effected. Here is the locking hook 113 in particular as a U-shaped locking hook 113 formed, which in particular a terminal web 141 having. The locking hook 113 , especially the terminal footbridge 141 of the locking hook 113 , lies here on the first and / or second gap side 137 . 139 at.

In the in 3A illustrated opening state of the locking element 111 is an initial stop contact area 143 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 at an initial stop 129 the locking device 111 at. The initial stop 129 limits a rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 , The initial stop contact area 143 is on an outside 133 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 arranged.

In the opening state of the locking element 111 is a cam area 127 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 on the leaf spring 115 the locking device 111 at. In the opening state of the locking element 111 lies the leaf spring 115 relaxed in front, leaving the leaf spring 115 not in the open state with a spring force against the rotatably mounted closing element 117 , in particular the cam area 127 , presses. The cam area 127 is on an outside 133 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 arranged. The cam area 127 in particular, consists of the initial abutment contact area 143 on the outside 133 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 arranged.

By in the 3A illustrated insertion of the locking hook 113 along an insertion direction 145 comes the locking hook 113 in contact with the receiving gap 119 limiting first gap side 137 , As a result, a rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 along a direction of rotation 147 causes. By the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 becomes the locking device 111 from that in the 3A illustrated opening state in the in the 3B transferred intermediate state shown.

In the in 3B shown intermediate state presses the cam area 127 against the leaf spring 115 and thereby displaces the leaf spring 115 outward, creating the outwardly pressed leaf spring 115 is present tense and by a spring force of a further rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 counteracts. This results in the transfer of the locking device 111 from that in the 3A illustrated opening state in the in 3B shown intermediate state an increased effort when inserting the locking hook 113 in the receiving slot 119 ,

For improved representation is in the 3B the leaf spring 115 in the open state indicated by dashed lines and is in the 3B the leaf spring 115 characterized in the intermediate state by solid lines.

By further insertion of the locking hook 113 along the insertion direction 145 in the receiving slot 119 becomes a further rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 in the direction of rotation 147 causes, whereby the locking device 111 from that in the 3B shown intermediate state in the in 3C shown locked state is transferred.

When the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 in the direction of rotation 147 exceeds a certain pivot point, which is in the tensioned leaf spring 115 stored spring force released and supports a final rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 until the locking device 111 in the 3C shown locking state is present.

The through the tensioned leaf spring 115 supported rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element 117 gets through an end stop 131 the locking device 111 limited. In the in 3C illustrated locking state is a Endanschlagskontaktbereich 149 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 at the end stop 131 at. The end stop contact area 149 is on an outside 133 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 arranged. The end stop contact area 149 is in particular spaced from the cam area 127 and / or the initial stop contact area 143 on the outside 133 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 arranged.

In addition, lies in the in 3C Lock state shown the leaf spring 115 relaxed in front, leaving the leaf spring 115 not with a spring force against the rotatably mounted closing element 117 suppressed.

In the in 3C Locking state shown is the locking hook 113 , especially the terminal footbridge 141 of the locking hook 113 , in this case in particular on the second gap side 139 at.

If the locking hook 113 from the in 3C illustrated locking state along a direction of execution 151 , which are opposite to the insertion direction 145 extends, again from the receiving gap 119 is pulled out, it must caused the further rotation 153 which are opposite to the rotary motion 147 is directed, again the leaf spring 115 push outward to the locking device 111 from the in 3C illustrated lock state in the in 3B to transfer shown intermediate state.

Due to the design of the outer surface 133 the rotatably mounted closing element 117 and the embodiment of the leaf spring 115 is a movement of the locking device 111 from the in 3C illustrated lock state in the in 3B illustrated intermediate state along the execution direction 151 associated with increased effort, leaving the appliance door 105 in the 3C held locked state and thus effectively locked. Thus, an unintentional opening of the door 105 avoided during a laundry care process.

The 4A . 4B . 4C and 4D show schematic views of leaf springs of a locking device of a laundry care device according to various embodiments.

In the in 4A The embodiment shown is the leaf spring 115 as a flat leaf spring 115 - 1 formed, which is planar. In the in 4B embodiment shown, the leaf spring 115 two depressions 159 on. In the in 4C embodiment shown, the leaf spring 115 an increase 161 on. In the in 4D The embodiment shown is the leaf spring 115 as a curved leaf spring 115 - 2 formed, which corresponds to a flat leaf spring which is bent about a bending axis.

In the in 4E The embodiment shown is the leaf spring 115 as a segmented leaf spring 115 - 3 formed, which a plurality of spring leaves 163 having. The spring leaves 163 in this case are adjacent to each other, thereby the rigidity of the segmented leaf spring 115 - 3 to increase.

The in the 4A . 4B . 4C . 4D and 4E illustrated leaf springs can either at one end or at both ends with a housing of the laundry care device 100 be connected. The leaf springs may be made of metal, in particular steel, or of plastic.

All features explained and shown in connection with individual embodiments of the invention may be provided in different combinations in the article according to the invention, in order to simultaneously realize their advantageous effects.

The scope of the present invention is given by the claims and is not limited by the features illustrated in the specification or shown in the figures.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

Laundry care device

101

reservoir

103

Front of the laundry care appliance

105

door

107

opening devices

109

door hinge

111

locking device

113

locking hook

115

leaf spring

115-1

Flat leaf spring

115-2

Curved leaf spring

115-3

Segmented leaf spring

117

Rotatable locking element

119

Receiving gap of the rotatably mounted closing element

121

Breakthrough of the rotatably mounted closing element

123

pintle

125

axis of rotation

127

Cam area of the rotatably mounted closing element

129

early stop

131

end stop

133

Outside of the rotatably mounted closing element

135

Interior region of the rotatably mounted closing element

137

First split side

139

Second split side

141

Terminal jetty

143

Early stop contact area

145

insertion

147

direction of rotation

149

Endanschlagskontaktbereich

151

outfeed

153

Further direction of rotation

159

deepening

161

increase

163

spring leaves

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• EP 1212973 A1 [0003]
• DE 102010051518 A1 [0004]

Claims (15)

A laundry care device (100) having a device door (105) for closing a device opening (107) of the laundry care device (100), and a locking device (111) for locking the appliance door (105), characterized in that the appliance door (105) has a locking hook (113 in that the locking device (111) has a rotatably mounted closing element (117) with a receiving gap (119), wherein the receiving gap (119) is designed to engage the locking hook (113), and in that the locking device (111) a leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) which bears against the rotatably mounted closing element (117), wherein the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) in a Tensioned intermediate state and counteracts by a spring force rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element (117), and wherein the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) is relaxed in a locking state to the locking hook ( 113) in the receiving gap (119) of the rotatably mounted closing element (117) and to lock the appliance door (105) in the locking state. Laundry care appliance (100) after Claim 1 characterized in that the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) is relaxed in an open state to permit insertion of the locking hook (113) into the receiving nip (119) of the rotatably mounted closure member (117) allow the locking device (111) to be transferred from the opening state to the intermediate state by inserting the locking hook (113) into the receiving nip (119) by the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element (117), and in that the locking device (111) passes through the locking device (111) Insertion of the locking hook (113) into the receiving gap (119) by the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element (117) from the intermediate state into the locked state can be transferred, wherein the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) in the intermediate state is tensioned and counteracts by a spring force of the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element (117). Laundry care appliance (100) after Claim 2 characterized in that the locking device (111) is convertible to the intermediate state by the execution of the locking hook (113) from the receiving gap (119) from the locking state by the rotation of the rotatably mounted locking element (117), and in that the locking device (111) by the execution of the locking hook (113) from the receiving nip (119) from the intermediate state by the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element (117) into the open state, wherein the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3 ) is tensioned in the intermediate state and counteracts by a spring force of the rotation of the rotatably mounted closing element (117). Laundry care appliance (100) according to one of Claims 2 or 3 characterized in that the locking device (111) has an initial stop (129) which is adapted to limit a rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element (117), wherein the rotatably mounted closing element (117) in the opening state at the initial stop (129) and wherein the rotatably mounted closing element (117) has in particular an initial abutment contact region (143) which bears against the initial stop (129). Laundry care appliance (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking device (111) has an end stop (131) which is designed to limit a rotational movement of the rotatably mounted closing element (117), wherein the rotatably mounted closing element (117) in the locking state abuts against the end stop (131), and wherein the rotatably mounted closing element (117) in particular has an end abutment contact region (149) which bears against the end stop (131). The laundry care device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotatably mounted closing element (117) does not abut the initial stop (129) in the locked state, and / or the rotatably mounted closing element (117) does not abut the intermediate state End stop (131) and not at the initial stop (129), and / or that the rotatably mounted closing element (117) in the open state is not applied to the end stop (131). Laundry care appliance (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotatably mounted closing element (117) has a cam area (127) which bears against the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3), wherein the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) in the locked state and / or the open state does not apply a spring force to the cam portion (127), and / or wherein the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115 -2, 115-3) in the intermediate state, the cam portion (127) applied with a spring force. Laundry care appliance (100) after Claim 7 , characterized in that the cam portion (127) has a rounded portion at one Outer side (133) of the rotatably mounted closing element (117), wherein the cam portion (127) in particular from the receiving gap (119) of the rotatably mounted closing element (117) is spaced. Laundry care appliance (100) after Claim 7 or 8th characterized in that the cam portion (127) is spaced from the end abutment contact region (149) and / or from the initial abutment contact region (143). The laundry care appliance (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving gap (119) extends from an outer side (133) of the rotatably mounted closing element (117) to an inner region (135) of the rotatably mounted closing element (117), and the receiving gap (119) is bounded by a first gap side (137) and a second gap side (139), the receiving gap (119) in particular tapering from the outer side (133) to the inner region (135). Laundry care appliance (100) after Claim 10 , characterized in that the locking hook (113) in the locking state on the second gap side (139) is present, and / or that the locking hook (113) in the open state and / or the intermediate state on the first gap side (137). Laundry care appliance (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotatably mounted closing element (117) has an opening (121) through which a pivot pin (123) is guided, wherein the rotatably mounted closing element (117) about a along the pivot pin (123) extending axis of rotation (125) is rotatably mounted. Laundry care appliance (100) after Claim 12 characterized in that the aperture (121) is disposed in a portion of the rotatably mounted closure member (117) spaced from the receiving nip (119), the aperture (121) being located in particular between the cam portion (127) and the receiving nip (119) is. The laundry care appliance (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking hook (113) is formed as a U-shaped locking hook, wherein a terminal web (141) of the U-shaped locking hook (113) in the receiving gap (119) is insertable , Laundry care appliance (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) as a flat leaf spring (115-1) or bent leaf spring (115-2) is formed , and / or that the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) has at least one recess (159), and / or that the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3 ) has at least one elevation (161), and / or that the leaf spring (115, 115-1, 115-2, 115-3) is formed as a segmented leaf spring (115-3) comprising a plurality of spring leaves (163) having.

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