EP0354191A3 - A door lock for a washing machine or drier - Google Patents

A door lock for a washing machine or drier Download PDF

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EP0354191A3
EP0354191A3 EP89830320A EP89830320A EP0354191A3 EP 0354191 A3 EP0354191 A3 EP 0354191A3 EP 89830320 A EP89830320 A EP 89830320A EP 89830320 A EP89830320 A EP 89830320A EP 0354191 A3 EP0354191 A3 EP 0354191A3
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drier
washing machine
door lock
door
lock
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EP0354191A2 (en
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Mario Chioffi
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Bitron SpA
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Omp Officine Meccano-Plastiche Di Precisione SpA
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0009—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with thermo-electric actuators, e.g. heated bimetals
    • 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
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/42—Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
EP89830320A 1988-08-02 1989-07-11 A door lock for a washing machine or drier Expired - Lifetime EP0354191B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IT67734/88A IT1223750B (en) 1988-08-02 1988-08-02 DOOR LOCKING DEVICE OF A WASHING MACHINE OR SCRUBBER
IT6773488 1988-08-02

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EP0354191A2 EP0354191A2 (en) 1990-02-07
EP0354191A3 true EP0354191A3 (en) 1990-08-08
EP0354191B1 EP0354191B1 (en) 1996-04-10

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EP89830320A Expired - Lifetime EP0354191B1 (en) 1988-08-02 1989-07-11 A door lock for a washing machine or drier

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EP (1) EP0354191B1 (en)
DE (1) DE68926198T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2085870T3 (en)
IT (1) IT1223750B (en)

Families Citing this family (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2001204991A (en) * 1999-12-29 2001-07-31 Lg Electronics Inc Door lock switch assembly for drum washing machine
IT1320477B1 (en) * 2000-06-30 2003-11-26 Bitron Spa DOOR LOCKING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE.
SI21663A (en) * 2003-12-18 2005-06-30 Metalflex Safety mechanism for household appliances
GB0427875D0 (en) * 2004-12-20 2005-01-19 Pbt Ip Ltd Multiple purpose locking mechanism using active material switching
ITTO20070203A1 (en) * 2007-03-19 2008-09-20 Bitron Spa DOOR-LOCKING DEVICE WITH EMERGENCY RELEASE, PARTICULARLY FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
ITTO20070295A1 (en) 2007-05-03 2008-11-04 Bitron Spa DOOR-LOCK SYSTEM FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE
ITTO20120469A1 (en) * 2012-05-30 2013-12-01 Illinois Tool Works ELECTROMAGNETIC DOOR LOCK

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2708086A1 (en) * 1976-03-18 1977-09-22 Texas Instruments Italia Spa Door interlock with heating element - partic. for washing machines, includes electrically resistant plate
EP0172331A1 (en) * 1984-08-18 1986-02-26 Ellenberger & Poensgen GmbH Door-locking device for instant locking and delayed unlocking with water level supervision
FR2571752A3 (en) * 1984-10-15 1986-04-18 Omp Off Meccano Plast DEVICE FOR LOCKING THE DOOR OF FRONT-LOADING WASHING MACHINES, PARTICULARLY WASHING MACHINES
DE3620907A1 (en) * 1985-06-24 1987-01-02 Texas Instruments Italia Spa LOCKING DEVICE ACTUATED BY ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND / OR THE WATER LEVEL FOR THE DOORS OF WASHING MACHINES WITH INTEGRATED PRESSURE WATCH FUNCTIONS

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2708086A1 (en) * 1976-03-18 1977-09-22 Texas Instruments Italia Spa Door interlock with heating element - partic. for washing machines, includes electrically resistant plate
EP0172331A1 (en) * 1984-08-18 1986-02-26 Ellenberger & Poensgen GmbH Door-locking device for instant locking and delayed unlocking with water level supervision
FR2571752A3 (en) * 1984-10-15 1986-04-18 Omp Off Meccano Plast DEVICE FOR LOCKING THE DOOR OF FRONT-LOADING WASHING MACHINES, PARTICULARLY WASHING MACHINES
DE3620907A1 (en) * 1985-06-24 1987-01-02 Texas Instruments Italia Spa LOCKING DEVICE ACTUATED BY ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND / OR THE WATER LEVEL FOR THE DOORS OF WASHING MACHINES WITH INTEGRATED PRESSURE WATCH FUNCTIONS

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IT8867734A0 (en) 1988-08-02
ES2085870T3 (en) 1996-06-16
EP0354191B1 (en) 1996-04-10
DE68926198T2 (en) 1996-09-05
IT1223750B (en) 1990-09-29
EP0354191A2 (en) 1990-02-07
DE68926198D1 (en) 1996-05-15

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