DE3902908A1 - Program-controlled domestic appliance with standing feet - Google Patents

Program-controlled domestic appliance with standing feet

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DE3902908A1
DE3902908A1 DE3902908A DE3902908A DE3902908A1 DE 3902908 A1 DE3902908 A1 DE 3902908A1 DE 3902908 A DE3902908 A DE 3902908A DE 3902908 A DE3902908 A DE 3902908A DE 3902908 A1 DE3902908 A1 DE 3902908A1
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household appliance
feet
adjustable
domestic appliance
program
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Rainer Dipl Phys Dr Stamminger
Waldemar Ing Grad Schmidbauer
Thomas Dipl Ing Stiller
Joerg Dipl Phys Andreae
Alfred Dipl Ing Henninger
Franz-Josef Ing G Wipperfuerth
Guenter Ing Grad Ott
Hildegard Kraft
Alexandra Dipl Ing Reinhardt
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Licentia Patent Verwaltungs GmbH
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Priority to DE3902908A priority Critical patent/DE3902908A1/en
Priority to FR9000988A priority patent/FR2642503A1/en
Priority to IT19218A priority patent/IT1238455B/en
Publication of DE3902908A1 publication Critical patent/DE3902908A1/en
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M7/00—Details of attaching or adjusting engine beds, frames, or supporting-legs on foundation or base; Attaching non-moving engine parts, e.g. cylinder blocks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F39/125—Supporting arrangements for the casing, e.g. rollers or legs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon ; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/04—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F16M11/06—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
    • F16M11/10—Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon ; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/02—Heads
    • F16M11/18—Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon ; Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
    • F16M11/20—Undercarriages with or without wheels
    • F16M11/24—Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C15/00—Details
    • F24C15/08—Foundations or supports plates; Legs or pillars; Casings; Wheels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
    • F16M2200/00—Details of stands or supports
    • F16M2200/08—Foot or support base

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  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
  • Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)
  • Washing And Drying Of Tableware (AREA)

Abstract

A program-controlled domestic appliance, such as a washing machine or dishwasher, linen dryer, cooker or the like, is equipped with a plurality of standing feet, at least one of which is designed as an adjustable foot. The latter can be continuously adjusted via a device in the bottom part of the appliance housing. In order to simplify the handling required for adjustment of the standing height and hence levelling of the domestic appliance on the appliance standing surface for the user and at the same time, in particular, largely eliminate the effort involved and the manipulations to be performed during the adjustment, a motor drive device is coupled to the adjusting device, the lifting force of which drive device is designed for slightly less than half the entire weight of the respective domestic appliance.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft ein programmgesteuertes Haushaltsgerät, wie Wasch- oder Geschirrspülmaschine, Wäschetrockner, Herd oder dergleichen, mit vier Standfüßen, wobei mindestens einer davon als Verstellfuß ausgebildet und über eine Vorrichtung im Bodenteil des Gerätegehäuses stufenlos ein- bzw. verstellbar ist.The invention relates to a program-controlled household appliance, such as Washing machine or dishwasher, tumble dryer, stove or the like, with four feet, at least one of which is an adjustable foot trained and via a device in the bottom part of the device housing is infinitely adjustable or adjustable.

Haushaltsgeräte der genannten Art besitzen im Bodenteil des jeweiligen Gerätegehäuses schraubbar gelagerte und damit in der Höhe verstellbare Standfüße, um die Standposition des betreffenden Gerätes ausrichten zu können. Das Ausrichten des Gerätes erfolgt in der Regel manuell durch Verdrehen des oder der Standfüße mit Hilfe eines direkt an diesen angreifenden Verstellschlüssels (DE-PS 28 20 421) oder über eine Verstelleinrichtung mit einer von der Frontseite oder Oberseite des Gerätes her zugänglichen Handhabe (DE-GM 79 20 516 bzw. DE-OS 36 04 838).Household appliances of the type mentioned have in the bottom part of each Device housing screw-mounted and thus adjustable in height Feet to align the position of the device in question can. Alignment of the device is usually done manually Twist the stand or feet with the help of a directly on it attacking adjustment key (DE-PS 28 20 421) or via a Adjustment device with one from the front or top of the Device accessible handle (DE-GM 79 20 516 or DE-OS 36 04 838).

Der Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, die bisherige Handhabung zum Einstellen der Standhöhe und damit das Ausnivellieren des Haushaltsgerätes auf der Geräte-Standfläche für die Bedienungsperson zu vereinfachen und dabei vor allem den bisher erforderlichen Arbeitsaufwand und die dabei auszuführenden Handgriffe beim Einjustieren weitgehend auszuschalten. The invention is based on the object, the previous handling for adjusting the stand height and thus leveling the Household appliance on the device footprint for the operator simplify and above all the previously required Workload and the steps to be carried out during adjustment largely turn off.  

Die Lösung der gestellten Aufgabe besteht nun darin, daß an der Verstell-Vorrichtung, welches z. B. eine Stellstange mit einer Antriebsschnecke zum Drehen des Verstellfußes sein kann, eine motorische Antriebseinrichtung angekoppelt ist, deren Hubkraft etwas weniger als die Hälfte des Gesamtgewichtes des jeweiligen Haushaltsgerätes beträgt. Die Hubkraft reicht durch eine solche Auslegung nicht aus, das betreffende Haushaltsgerät hochzuheben sobald die vier Standfüße gleichmäßig belastet sind, wohl aber, um ein "Kippeln" des Gerätes auszugleichen, da in einem solchen Fall das Gewicht des Haushaltsgerätes durch die in der Diagonalen belasteten Standfüße getragen wird.The solution to the problem now is that at the Adjustment device, which, for. B. an adjusting rod with a Driving worm for rotating the adjustable foot can be a motorized one Drive device is coupled, the lifting force is slightly less than half of the total weight of the respective household appliance. The lifting power is not sufficient with such a design raise the relevant household appliance as soon as the four feet are evenly loaded, but probably to "tilt" the device to compensate because in such a case the weight of the Household appliance through the feet loaded in the diagonal will be carried.

Durch die vorgeschlagenen Maßnahme, wird eine Geräte-Positionierungs-Einrichtung geschaffen, die auf Tastendruck oder über die Programmwähleinrichtung in Betrieb gesetzt werden kann. Die Einrichtung arbeitet völlig automatisch und stellt damit ein zuverlässiges Ausrichten des Haushaltsgerätes auf den vier Füßen sicher.The proposed measure will Device positioning device created at the touch of a button or can be put into operation via the program selector. The Setup works completely automatically and sets with it Reliable alignment of the household appliance on the four feet safely.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine solche Einrichtung bei Waschvollautomaten zum Einsatz zu bringen, weil nämlich bei nicht einwandfreier Ausrichtung des Waschautomaten auf seine vier Füße durch die dann auftretenden Unwuchtkräfte beim Schleudervorgang es mitunter zu Positionsveränderungen des Waschautomaten kommen kann. Das automatische Ausrichten des Haushaltsgerätes kann sowohl während eines jeden Waschvorganges oder auch vor jedem Schleudergang erfolgen. Der Antriebsvorgang für den Verstellfuß läuft dabei in der Weise ab, indem dieser zuerst etwa 1 bis 3 mm zurückgedreht und danach bis zum Erreichen der maximalen Hubkraft herausgedreht wird. Wird die maximale Hubkraft aber bereits beim Herausdrehen des Verstellfußes sofort erreicht, so bedeutet dies, daß der Verstellfuß schon zu weit herausgedreht ist und dieser zunächst erst wieder weiter hinein- bzw. zurückgedreht werden muß. Sind zwei oder mehrere Verstellfüße zum automatischen Verstellen vorgesehen, so können im Zusammenwirken mit einem die Waagerechtstellung des Haushaltsgerätes zur Anzeige bringenden Sensorelement die Verstellfüße entsprechend eingestellt und das Haushaltsgerät ausgerichtet werden.Such a device is particularly advantageous To bring fully automatic washing machines to use, because not at perfect alignment of the washing machine on its four feet the unbalance forces then occurring during the spinning process sometimes Changes in position of the washing machine can come. The automatic Aligning the home appliance can be done both during each Washing process or before each spin cycle. The Drive process for the adjustable foot runs in such a way by this first turned back about 1 to 3 mm and then until it is reached the maximum lifting force is unscrewed. Will the maximum lifting force but already reached when unscrewing the adjustable foot, so this means that the adjustable foot is already turned out too far and this can only be turned further back or in first got to. Are two or more adjustable feet for automatic adjustment provided, so in cooperation with one the horizontal position of the household appliance displaying the sensor element  Adjusting feet set accordingly and the household appliance be aligned.

Um den Reibungsmoment der Verstellfüße beim Verstellen auf der Aufstellfläche zu begrenzen, ist es zweckmäßig, den Verstellfuß in einem Gleitkörper abzusetzen bzw. die Aufstellfläche des Verstellfußes selbst entsprechend auszubilden.To the frictional moment of the adjustable feet when adjusting on the To limit the footprint, it is useful to have the adjustable foot in one Put down the sliding body or the footprint of the adjustable foot itself to train accordingly.

Claims (4)

1. Programmgesteuertes Haushaltsgerät, wie Wasch- oder Geschirrspülmaschine, Wäschetrockner, Herd oder dergleichen, mit vier Standfüßen, wobei mindestens einer davon als Verstellfuß ausgebildet und über eine Vorrichtung im Bodenteil des Gerätegehäuses stufenlos ein- bzw. verstellbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Verstell-Vorrichtung eine motorische Antriebseinrichtung angekoppelt ist, deren Hubkraft auf etwas weniger als die Hälfte des Gesamtgewichtes des jeweiligen Haushaltsgerätes ausgelegt ist.1. Program-controlled household appliance, such as a washing machine or dishwasher, tumble dryer, stove or the like, with four feet, at least one of which is designed as an adjustable foot and is infinitely adjustable or adjustable via a device in the base part of the appliance housing, characterized in that the Adjustment device is coupled to a motor drive device, the lifting force of which is designed to be slightly less than half the total weight of the respective household appliance. 2. Haushaltsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die motorische Antriebseinrichtung durch Tastendruck oder über die Programmwähleinrichtung des Haushaltsgerätes in Betrieb setzbar ist.2. Household appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the motor drive device by pressing a button or via the Program selection device of the household appliance can be put into operation. 3. Haushaltsgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das automatische Ausrichten bei einer Waschmaschine während eines jeden Waschvorgangs oder vor jedem Schleudergang durchführbar ist.3. Household appliance according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that automatic alignment in a washing machine during each Washing process or before each spin cycle is feasible. 4. Haushaltsgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder einem der folgenden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der oder die Verstellfüße im Zusammenwirken mit einem die Waagerechtstellung des Haushaltsgerätes zur Anzeige bringenden Sensorelement ein- bzw. verstellt werden.4. Household appliance according to claim 1 or one of the following, characterized characterized in that the or the adjustable feet in cooperation with to bring the horizontal position of the household appliance to the display Sensor element can be adjusted or adjusted.
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FR9000988A FR2642503A1 (en) 1989-02-01 1990-01-29 PROGRAM CONTROLLED HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH FEET
IT19218A IT1238455B (en) 1989-02-01 1990-02-01 PROGRAM-CONTROLLED HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH SUPPORTING FEET

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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1155653A1 (en) * 2000-05-19 2001-11-21 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Household appliance with a working chamber and a door at the front
EP1643027A1 (en) 2001-08-10 2006-04-05 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Household appliance with acceleration sensor
DE102008015417A1 (en) 2008-03-20 2009-09-24 Rational Ag Leveling device for adjusting e.g. cooking component of cooking device, has program sequence controller provided for household or kitchen device, and inclination controller provided for driving device and connected with sequence controller
DE102009028460A1 (en) 2009-08-11 2011-02-17 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Method for determining inclined position of e.g. washing machine, involves determining inclined position of liquid-carrying household appliance from deviation of actual value from reference value

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1155653A1 (en) * 2000-05-19 2001-11-21 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Household appliance with a working chamber and a door at the front
EP1643027A1 (en) 2001-08-10 2006-04-05 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Household appliance with acceleration sensor
KR100804952B1 (en) 2001-08-10 2008-02-20 베에스하 보쉬 운트 지멘스 하우스게랫테 게엠베하 Linen treatment device with imbalance monitoring, level monitoring or load monitoring
DE102008015417A1 (en) 2008-03-20 2009-09-24 Rational Ag Leveling device for adjusting e.g. cooking component of cooking device, has program sequence controller provided for household or kitchen device, and inclination controller provided for driving device and connected with sequence controller
DE102009028460A1 (en) 2009-08-11 2011-02-17 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Method for determining inclined position of e.g. washing machine, involves determining inclined position of liquid-carrying household appliance from deviation of actual value from reference value

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IT9019218A0 (en) 1990-02-01
IT1238455B (en) 1993-08-18
FR2642503A1 (en) 1990-08-03

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