EP1031654A1 - Joint for a laundry rack - Google Patents

Abstract

In the joint for a laundry drying stand each outer joint part (20) is equipped with a mounting tube (20). The mounting tube (21) runs tangentially or radially in relation to the outer part (20). A rod (25) of a dryer frame section can be inserted in the tube (21).

Description

The present invention relates to a joint for one Tumble dryer comprising at least two at an angle adjustable against each other about a common hinge axis Joint parts, each joint part with one Frame part of the dryer can be connected.

Tumble dryers of the type mentioned are from the stand known in the art. There are various types of Tumble dryers for various purposes, for the such joints come into consideration. At a Tumble dryer types, for example, become articulated with each other connected legs used in different Angular positions are adjustable so that the clothes dryer can be set up steeper or flatter. To a stable stand To ensure the dryer, the joints are in the Usually locked in the standing position and can be unlocked to adjust the angular position of the legs.

Joints of the type mentioned also come for other tumble dryers, for example simple Tumble dryer with two hinged together Frame parts, each drying rods or clothes lines have, which is usually in the frame parts in Cross direction. Such tumble dryers can for example, can be set up on the edge of a bathtub. Again, the angular position is articulated with each other connected frame parts changeable via the joints.

There are also tumble dryers for balustrades that optionally have only one frame part, which over Joints can be connected to a bracket, which then on the Balcony balustrade can be attached. Similar tumble dryers can used in conjunction with a suitable wall bracket to be foldable on the wall around a horizontal axis to be attached. With such tumble dryers you can the frame part for hanging laundry when not in use fold down into a position parallel to the wall.

The known tumble dryers mentioned above Joints used are designed so that they are only for a certain type of tumble dryer and only that articulated connection of a limited number of arms allow, usually only two arms per joint.

The object of the present invention is to provide a joint for a tumble dryer of the type mentioned create which is more versatile for diverse Types of tumble dryers and which is also expandable is, so that depending on the application a different Number of arms is articulated via a joint.

One joint provides the solution to this problem Tumble dryer of the type mentioned with the characteristic features of the main claim. According to the invention it is provided that the joint parts at least two each include approximately annular outer joint parts and each Outer joint part each with a radial or approximately tangential outgoing receiving sleeve is provided, in which a strut a frame part of the dryer can be inserted. Under Frame parts are articulated in the sense of the invention parts of a dryer to be connected to each other in the understood in the broadest sense, for example those Parts that serve to hang laundry, but also for Example pillars of the dryer or the beginning called balcony brackets or wall brackets, which then connected to laundry suspension parts via the joints become.

According to a preferred embodiment, a joint comprises in each case at least two, possibly three or more in their angle mutually adjustable outer joint parts. More preferably, a joint comprises at least four inches their angle adjustable against each other Outer joint parts. This means that you usually get the Joints can be mounted in such a way that you can either either two or only three or only four or more Joint outer parts of the type mentioned used, depending how many frame parts are to be connected. It can the same outer joint parts for use come, as well as other parts of the joint remain the same can, so that this concept is a manufacturer significant simplification in manufacturing and warehousing leads. The various outer joint parts are included preferably in the axial direction, that is, in the direction of Joint axis arranged one behind the other. Joints with one A larger number of outer joint parts then have a greater depth in the axial direction than with joints for example, only two outer joint parts, but it can same outer joint parts can be used.

In addition to the mentioned outer joint parts are preferably in Part of the invention approximately annular hinge springs inside the joints used in the radial direction are elastic within a certain range.

Furthermore, the joint according to the invention preferably has at least one adjusting element, in one of which Rotational position the outer joint parts in the respective Angular position are locked, with another Position of the adjusting the outer joint parts in the Angular position are adjustable against each other. About these Adjustment elements will be the locking device respectively Unlocking of the joint achieved. For example, according to a preferred development of the invention Adjustment element include a shaft that in a Middle opening of the hinge spring engages. This shaft can for example, be shaped so that it is in one Rotary position of the adjusting element, which is then locked Position of the joint is, the hinge spring radially outwards presses and thereby locks the joint. You can do this For example, solve so that the outer joint part one Has internal ring gear and on the hinge spring outside corresponding tooth-like formations, at least one Partial ring section are formed with this internal ring gear of the outer joint part interact. Furthermore you can for example, the joint spring is provided with a slot, so that this is designed to be radially resilient.

According to a preferred development, an articulated spring can the invention two or more in the axial direction of the Joint ring segments lying one behind the other, each having tooth-like formations, each of which with an inner ring gear and an outer joint part can work together. This way you can use a reduced number of articulated springs a larger number of Allow outer joint parts to work together. Assigns one Joint spring, for example, two in the axial direction partial ring segments lying one behind the other are one Joint spring assigned two joint outer parts, which are independent can be adjusted from each other in the angular position.

A preferred further development of the invention also provides before that the joint has at least one plate element, which is arranged in the axial direction behind the hinge spring is. This plate element has a cover function Back of the joint. This plate element can be used for use various other functions. For example the plate element has a central center opening for the Have passage of an axis by means of which two Can connect joints, each of which attaches to opposite sides of the dryer. At such a construction, it is sufficient if the Operator over the adjustment element the joint on one Unlocked side, because then the joint on the opposite side unlocked over the axis and can also be blocked again. The hinge spring can for example, peg-like molded on one side Have formations that are dimensioned so that they in sleeve-like formations on the one facing the hinge spring Side of the plate element can intervene to Fix the hinge spring to the plate element so that it cannot rotate.

A development of the invention finally provides that a cover sleeve is provided to cover the axis extends between two opposite joints these can be locked or unlocked at the same time close. The cover sleeve is preferably approximately aligned with the outer joint parts to complete the whole arrangement to give a uniform, visually appealing image. Farther can create a positive connection between the Plate element and said cover sleeve may be provided, for example, by molding, in particular projections the plate element or on the cover sleeve, which are suitable in corresponding recesses on the other part intervene.

According to a preferred variant of the invention, each Spacer rings are provided, each in front, behind or can be arranged between outer joint parts. By these spacer rings, preferably a similar one Have internal ring gear like the outer joint parts, can greater distance of the receiving sleeves and thus the struts of the individual frame parts of the dryer can be created.

A preferred variant of the invention provides that the Articulated springs each molded on the face or Have projections that related in the axial direction extend to the hinge axis. This makes it possible arrange several such joint springs in a row and in such a way that the springs or projections mentioned two Interlocking springs interlock and the springs are torsion-proof are fixed against each other.

Two adjustment elements on opposite sides of the tumble dryer are preferably according to one Further development of the invention over an axis with each other connectable that each time an adjustment element is rotated from one rotary position to the other Adjustment element taken on the opposite side becomes. This can be solved using an axis, for example each insertable into the shaft of both adjustment elements is. This greatly facilitates handling the Change the angular position of the frame parts of the Tumble dryer to each other, because all the joints of the Dryer can be released or locked at the same time.

The features mentioned in the subclaims relate to preferred developments of the invention Task solution. Further advantages of the invention result from the detailed description below.

Fig. 1

eine schematisch vereinfachte perspektivische Gesamtansicht eines beispielhaften Wäschetrockners;

Fig. 2

eine vergrößerte Detailansicht betreffend einen Ausschnitt II von Fig. 1 im Bereich des erfindungsgemäßen Gelenks;

Fig. 3

eine Explosionsdarstellung im Bereich des Gelenks, in der man auch innenliegende Teile sieht;

Fig. 4

eine weitere Explosionsdarstellung, aus der man weitere Details betreffend den Aufbau eines erfindungsgemäßen Gelenks erkennen kann;

Fig. 5

eine weitere Darstellung von Teilen des Gelenks im montierten Zustand in vergrößertem Maßstab;

Fig. 6a

eine Ansicht einer Gelenkfeder;

Fig. 6b

eine Seitenansicht der Gelenkfeder von Fig. 6a;

Fig. 6c

eine Ansicht der Gelenkfeder von Fig. 6a von der anderen Seite;

Fig. 7a

eine Ansicht eines Tellerelements für ein erfindungsgemäßen Gelenk;

Fig. 7b

eine entsprechende Seitenansicht des Tellerelements von Fig. 7a;

Fig. 8a

eine Detailansicht eines Verstellelements für ein erfindungsgemäßes Gelenk;

Fig. 8b

eine entsprechende Seitenansicht;

Fig. 8c

eine Ansicht des Verstellelements von Fig. 8a von der anderen Seite;

Fig. 9a

eine Detailansicht eines Gelenkaußenteils für ein erfindungsgemäßes Gelenk;

Fig. 9b

eine entsprechende Seitenansicht des Gelenkaußenteils von Fig. 9a;

Fig. 9c

eine Ansicht des Gelenkaußenteils von Fig. 9a von der anderen Seite her gesehen;

Fig. 10

eine stirnseitige Ansicht einer Abdeckhülse für die erfindungsgemäßen Gelenke;

Fig. 11a

eine Seitenansicht zweier hintereinander angeordneter Gelenkfedern gemäß einer alternativen Variante der Erfindung;

Fig. 11b

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Gelenkfeder von Fig. 11a;

Fig. 12

eine Ansicht eines Ausschnitts eines Wäschetrocknergestells im Gelenkbereich gemäß einer alternativen Variante der Erfindung;

Fig. 13

eine Ansicht die die Kopplung zweier Verstellelemente von gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Wäschetrockners verdeutlicht.

The present invention is described in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show

Fig. 1

a schematically simplified perspective overall view of an exemplary clothes dryer;

Fig. 2

an enlarged detail view of a section II of Figure 1 in the region of the joint according to the invention.

Fig. 3

an exploded view in the area of the joint, in which you can also see internal parts;

Fig. 4

another exploded view from which you can see further details regarding the structure of a joint according to the invention;

Fig. 5

a further representation of parts of the joint in the assembled state on an enlarged scale;

Fig. 6a

a view of a hinge spring;

Fig. 6b

a side view of the hinge spring of Fig. 6a;

Fig. 6c

a view of the hinge spring of Figure 6a from the other side.

Fig. 7a

a view of a plate element for a joint according to the invention;

Fig. 7b

a corresponding side view of the plate element of Fig. 7a;

Fig. 8a

a detailed view of an adjusting element for an inventive joint;

Fig. 8b

a corresponding side view;

Fig. 8c

a view of the adjusting element of Figure 8a from the other side.

Fig. 9a

a detailed view of an outer joint part for an inventive joint;

Fig. 9b

a corresponding side view of the outer joint part of Fig. 9a;

Fig. 9c

a view of the outer joint part of Figure 9a seen from the other side.

Fig. 10

an end view of a cover sleeve for the joints of the invention;

Fig. 11a

a side view of two articulated springs arranged one behind the other according to an alternative variant of the invention;

Fig. 11b

a perspective view of a hinge spring of Fig. 11a;

Fig. 12

a view of a section of a clothes dryer frame in the hinge area according to an alternative variant of the invention;

Fig. 13

a view that illustrates the coupling of two adjustment elements from opposite sides of the dryer.

First, reference is made to FIG. 1. The representation shows an embodiment of a clothes dryer frame 1, in which the joints 7 according to the invention are applied. It can be of various types Clothes dryer racks 1 with the joints 7 according to the invention be built modularly. The embodiment of Fig. 1st shows a clothes dryer with two frame parts 2, 3, are articulated with each other via the joints 7 and which can be brought into different angular positions. These two frame parts 2, 3 serve the laundry unhook and therefore parallel to the hinge axis running drying rods 6 or clotheslines. Also has the clothes dryer two more frame parts 4, 5, each serve as pillars and also in different Angular positions to each other and also to the other two Frame parts 2, 3 are brought for the laundry suspension can. According to the invention, all four frame parts 2, 3, 4, 5 over a total of only two in one axis, so to speak multifunctional joints 7 connected. Because this Joints 7 have a modular structure according to the invention and from a different number of joint elements in Axial direction can be assembled one behind the other it is possible depending on the need with joints 7 of the principle same type a different number of such frame parts 2, 3, 4, 5 for tumble dryers of different types assemble. Between the two joints 7 that on opposite sides of the dryer rack 1 lie, there is an annular elongated Cover sleeve 50, whose function together with the structure of the Joints 7 will be explained in detail later. Of Parts of the joints 7 go out of molded receiving sleeves 21, which the respective frame struts of the different Pick up frame parts 2, 3, 4, 5. In the embodiment 1 has each of the joints 7 as you can see overall four each extending in different directions Receiving sleeves 21, so that four arms of the frame parts can be included.

From Fig. 2 it can be seen that a joint 7 from different ring-shaped one behind the other in Outer joint parts 20 lying in the direction of the joint axis consists, each outer joint part 20 at least one Has molded sleeve 21, each at least one Strut 25 of a frame part can accommodate. By doing 2 are four such Outer joint parts 20 are present, each with a receiving sleeve 21 for each frame strut 25. In addition, each joint has according to Fig. 2 each have a front adjusting element 10, in one position of which is an adjustment of the frame struts 25 is possible in their angle to each other, while in a other position of the adjusting element 10 this angular position the frame struts 25 of the frame parts 2, 3, 4, 5 (see Fig. 1) is locked. The actuation of the adjusting element 10 can by turning by hand.

The structure of the joints 7 according to the invention will now in the following, first with reference to FIG. 3 explained. In Fig. 3 you can see the adjusting element 10, the has a shaft 12. Furthermore, one can be seen annular hinge spring 30 in the radial direction in one certain area is elastic and which changes with change the rotational position of the adjusting element 10 radially outwards lets press. The function of this hinge spring 30, the Inside of the joint 7, will be more precise later explained. In addition, the joint has an axial direction plate element 40 lying behind the articulated spring 30 suitable formations, with formations of the hinge spring 30 cooperate to form a positive connection of the Achieve hinge spring and the plate element 40. this will described later with reference to FIG. 4. Still is 3, the cover sleeve 50 can be seen. In addition, in Fig. 3 two of the outer joint parts 20 shown with the molded receiving sleeves 21 for the struts 25 of the Frame parts 2, 3, 4, 5. For reasons of clarity are only two such outer joint parts 20 in FIG. 3 shown. Depending on the structure of the joint 7 is one different number of such axially one behind the other Outer joint parts 20 available.

Reference is now made to FIG. 4 and based on this the Structure and function of a joint 7 according to the invention described in more detail. In the exploded view is a Adjustment element 10, two axially one behind the other Outer joint parts 20, a hinge spring 30 and a Plate element 40 recognizable. The adjusting element 10 is with a handle formation 11 provided so that it is about Articulation axis can rotate. The shaft 12 of the adjustment element engages in the central opening 31 of the hinge spring 30. Here is the shaft 12 out of round in its outer dimensions, that is called it is approximately oval and its extension in the one direction a lot bigger than its extension in a direction perpendicular to it. This can be seen in Fig. 5 recognize quite well. The hinge spring 30 has on one side a slot 35 and is formed radially resilient, so that it in the one rotational position shown in FIG Shaft 12 can be pressed outwards and the tooth-like projections 32a, 32b on the inner ring gear 23 of the Outer joint part 20 are pressed. This can be seen in Fig. 5 recognize. If, on the other hand, the adjusting element 10 rotates then the shaft 12 reaches a rotational position in which it fits into the central opening 31 of the hinge spring without to press it outward so that the hinge spring 30 due to the slot 35 can elastic and a Twisting the annular hinge spring within the annular outer joint part is possible, the Spring can spring back in each case. This allows you to Joint spring in different locking positions of the tooth-like Bring projections 32a, 32b into the internal ring gear 23. In the 5 shown position of the shaft 12 of the Adjustment element 10, however, the articulated spring 30 after pressed on the outside and therefore it is in this rotational position blocked and the joint 7 is thus locked.

From Fig. 4 it can be seen that the outer joint part 20 in principle consists of an externally smooth ring part 22, on the one hand has the integrally formed internal ring gear 23, and of which on the other hand, there is a tangent to the outside Receiving sleeve 21 extends, as already with reference to FIG. 3 was explained, a strut 25 can accommodate. The joint 7 can be composed of several outer joint parts 20, which are arranged one behind the other in the axial direction and 4 of which two are shown. Usually go the receiving sleeves 21 of these respective outer joint parts 20 from the joint 7 in different directions.

4 that the hinge spring 30 two adjacent to each other or in the axial direction has successive partial ring segments 33a, 33b, which are adjacent to the slot 35 and each have tooth-like projections 32a, 32b, so that a Articulated spring 30 with the articulated 7 with two Internal gear rings 23 of two different outer joint parts 20 can work together. The hinge spring 30 also has on the located on the other side of the slot 35 is a ring segment 35, that is as wide as the two partial ring segments 33a, 33b together. The hinge spring 30 also has one side two sleeve-like projections 36, which are axially parallel extend and on the other side the hinge spring 30 cone-like projections 37 on their outer Diameters are dimensioned so that they are on the one hand in the sleeve-like projections 44 of a plate element or on the other hand also in the sleeve-like projections 36 fit another hinge spring 30 if one for example, two of these hinge springs 30 in a row Arranges the direction of the axis, so that, in principle, two Joint springs then four such outer joint parts 20 can arrange in a row with a total of four interlocking internal ring gears 23 for the respective tooth-like projections 32a, 32b of the two hinge springs.

In addition to the sleeve-like projections 44, the plate element 40 has a central central opening 41, so that the two opposite joints 7 of a laundry drying rack 1 (see Fig. 1) over an elongated axis (not shown) can connect, each with the shaft 12th an adjusting element 10 is connected. This axis lies in the Inside of the cover sleeve 50, which can be seen in Fig. 1 and shown separately in FIG. 10 is and is dimensioned on the outside so that it with the annular outer joint parts 20 are aligned (see Fig. 2).

This has been shown in FIGS. 7a and 7b Plate element 40 is a cylindrical projection 45 with several projections 46 distributed over the circumference, the are slightly bulged and in corresponding recesses 51 engage the cover sleeve 50 shown in FIG the plate element 40 opposite the cover sleeve 50 in one certain rotational position.

In Figures 6a to 6c you can see that again Joint spring 30 shown in three views alone. You can do well here on the one hand lying sleeve-like projections 36 and those on the cone-like projections 37 lying on the other side recognize, as well as the tooth-like projections 32a, 32b on the two separate partial ring segments 33a, 33b.

7a and 7b is plate element 40 once again presented in two views alone. One recognises there the corresponding sleeve-like projections 44 into which the pin-like projections 37 of the hinge spring 30 fit in.

8a to 8c show the adjusting element 10 in three Views. In Fig. 8c the outline shape is particularly good recognize the shaft 12. On the inside, the shaft 12 has one Round recess 12a, so that there is an axis 70th can be inserted non-rotatably, the two opposite Adjustment elements 10 of both joints 7 connects to each other. The handle formation 11 can be seen in FIG. 8a.

In FIGS. 9a to 9c, one is taken by itself Joint outer part 20 shown in three views. One recognises here the ring shape with the ring part 22 and about this tangentially outgoing receiving sleeve 21. Furthermore, the Shape of the inner ring gear 23 recognizable, which is a kind Has wave profile. The roughly rectangular shapes on the inside of the outer joint part, which can be seen in FIG. 9c, are webs that press the outer joint parts 20 facilitate and fit on the tubular cover sleeves 50 ease.

In the following, reference is made to FIGS. 11a and 11b. The Illustration shows an alternative variant of a Joint according to the invention for a clothes dryer, in which several hinge springs 30, 30 'in the axial direction are arranged one behind the other. In this case, the Articulated springs 30, 30 'each have molded-on springs on the end face 38, 38 ', which extend in the axial direction. Such springs 38, 38 'are in both joint springs 30, 30 'each on both sides, so that you have several Arrange the joint springs one behind the other in the axial direction can that a spring 38, 38 'of a hinge spring engages between two springs 38, 38 'of the next hinge spring, so that the two are arranged one behind the other Articulated springs fixed against each other in the manner of a Tongue and groove connection. From Fig. Lla is one Arrangement of two hinge springs 30, 30 'can be seen.

12 shows a joint area of a tumble dryer according to FIG an alternative variant of the invention. From this Representation clearly shows that one between each Outer joint parts 20, each of which the receiving sleeves 21st additional spacer rings extend radially or approximately tangentially 60 can arrange. Such spacer rings 60 can be used in each case behind an outer joint part 20 of the type described above arrange or in front of the outer joint part 20 so that the Spacer ring 60 between the outer joint part 20 and the Adjustment element 10 is located. You can also do this Spacer rings 60 as shown in the drawing arrange each between two outer joint parts 20, so that then the distance between the respective receiving sleeves 21 the outer joint parts 20 in the direction of the axis of the joints seen larger than if these spacer rings 60 are not available. Certain types of tumble dryers can this may be advantageous since the respective struts 25 then the outer joint parts 20 are also assigned have a greater distance from each other. The spacer rings 60 have a similar one as can be seen from FIG Internal ring gear 63 on like the outer joint parts 20, so that one the spacer rings 60 over the tooth-like projections 32a, 32b the articulated springs 30 can slide.

Fig. 13 shows in principle the coupling of two adjustment elements 10 on opposite sides of the dryer lie. These adjustment elements 10 are via an axis 70 connected, preferably centrally coaxially in the middle of the cover sleeve 50 shown in FIG. 2. Here can the axis 70 each in the shaft 12 of the two opposite adjustment elements 10 can be inserted. This ensures that when the an adjusting element on one side of the Tumble dryer from one rotary position (for example released rotary position) in the other rotary position (for Example the rotational position in which the outer joint parts 20 in their respective angular position are locked) each other adjustment element 10 on the opposite side the dryer is taken synchronously. This will at least when adjusting the one adjusting element 10 Hinge outer parts 20 on both sides of the dryer either released or in the respective angular position locked.

Claims (18)

Hinge for a clothes dryer comprising at least two hinge parts adjustable in their angle relative to one another about a common hinge axis, each hinge part being connectable to a frame part of the clothes dryer,
characterized in that the joint parts each comprise at least two approximately annular outer joint parts (20) and each outer joint part (20) is each provided with a radially or approximately tangentially extending receiving sleeve (21) into which a strut (25) of a frame part (2, 3 , 4, 5) of the dryer can be inserted. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized characterized in that a joint has at least two, possibly three or more at their angle mutually adjustable outer joint parts includes. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a joint has at least four in their angle adjustable against each other Joint outer parts (20) comprises. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the joint is a at least partially approximately annular hinge spring (30) in Includes the inside of a radial direction certain range is elastic. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the joint comprises at least one adjusting element (10), in the a rotational position, the outer joint parts (20) in the respective angular position are locked, being in one further position of the adjusting element (10) Joint outer parts (20) in the angular position against each other are adjustable. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the adjusting element (10) comprises a shaft (12) which extends into a central opening (31) of the hinge spring (30) engages. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the shaft (12) so is shaped so that it is in a rotational position of the Adjustment element (10) (locked position of the joint) the hinge spring (30) presses radially outwards. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the outer joint part (20) has an internal ring gear (23) and on the Joint spring (30) corresponding tooth-like on the outside Formations (32a, 32b) at least over one Partial ring section are shaped. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the articulated spring (30) has a slot (35) and thereby radially resilient is trained. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a hinge spring (30) two in the axial direction of the joint successive partial ring segments (33, 33b) having tooth-like projections (32a, 32b) have, each with an internal ring gear (23) each of an outer joint part (20) can interact. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the joint has at least one plate element (40) which in arranged axially behind the hinge spring (30) is. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the hinge spring (30) cone-like projections formed on one side (37), which are dimensioned so that they in sleeve-like projections (34) on the hinge spring engage the facing side of the plate element (40) can. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the plate element (40) a central central opening (41) for the passage has an axis by means of which two joints (7) on opposite sides of the dryer (1) are connectable. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 13, characterized in that a cover sleeve (50) is provided to cover the axis, which is extends between two opposite joints (7), the cover sleeve (50) approximately with the outer joint parts (20) is aligned. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 14, characterized in that on the Plate element (40) formations, in particular projections (46) are shaped, suitable in corresponding recesses (51) to engage the cover sleeve (50) or vice versa. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 15, characterized in that spacer rings (60) are provided which have a similar internal ring gear (63) each have how the outer joint parts (20), wherein no receiving sleeves radial of the spacer rings (60) or go tangentially and the spacer rings (60) each in front of, behind or between outer joint parts (20) are arranged. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the hinge springs (30) springs (38) or molded on each end Have projections that extend in the axial direction extend, such springs (38) preferably on both sides are present and these springs (38) so are dimensioned that when arranging several hinge springs (30) one behind the other in the axial direction Spring (38) of a hinge spring (30) between two Springs (38) of the next hinge spring (30) engages so that both articulated springs (30) fixed against one another in a rotationally fixed manner are. Hinge for a clothes dryer according to one of the claims 1 to 17, characterized in that two Adjustment elements (10) on opposite sides of the Tumble dryers together via an axis (70) are connectable that when twisted one Adjustment element from one rotary position to the other the adjusting element (10) on the opposite side is taken, preferably the axis (70) in the shaft (12) of the adjusting element (10) can be inserted is.

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