EP1200664A1 - Vorrichtung zur aufnahme und dosierten abgabe einer aktiven zusammensetzung in eine waschmaschine, einen wäschetrockner oder eine geschirrspülmaschine - Google Patents
Vorrichtung zur aufnahme und dosierten abgabe einer aktiven zusammensetzung in eine waschmaschine, einen wäschetrockner oder eine geschirrspülmaschineInfo
- Publication number
- EP1200664A1 EP1200664A1 EP00953072A EP00953072A EP1200664A1 EP 1200664 A1 EP1200664 A1 EP 1200664A1 EP 00953072 A EP00953072 A EP 00953072A EP 00953072 A EP00953072 A EP 00953072A EP 1200664 A1 EP1200664 A1 EP 1200664A1
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- Prior art keywords
- chamber
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- dosing
- metering
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Classifications
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- 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
- A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
- A47L15/4418—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants in the form of liquids
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- 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
- D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
- D06F39/024—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents mounted on the agitator or the rotating drum; Free body dispensers
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- 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
- D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
- D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryers
- D06F58/203—Laundry conditioning arrangements
Definitions
- the invention relates to a device for receiving and dispensing an active composition into a washing machine, a tumble dryer or a dishwasher.
- US 4,379,515 discloses a detergent dosing device comprising a rigid container and a compressible reservoir connected to this rigid container via a tube and containing the quantity of detergent measured for a washing cycle.
- the reservoir especially if it lies between the laundry and the wall of the laundry drum - is compressed so that its contents are emptied into the rigid container, in which the detergent then is detached from the wash liquor.
- a disadvantage of this metering device can be seen in the fact that the reservoir can only be used for one wash cycle at a time and must be replaced for each new wash cycle.
- EP 0 215 366 describes a detergent container with a fuse, in which the fuse melts at a certain working temperature and the detergent is then released.
- the closure of the container is not reusable, and multiple dosing by means of this system is also not possible.
- EP 0 328 769 shows a metering reservoir which can be introduced loosely into a washing machine with a closure which can be opened during the washing cycle and which has a handling extension. Due to the pressure of the laundry exerted during the wash cycle, the handling extension is pressed into the metering reservoir in such a way that the detergent can flow out. Multiple doses are not possible and the dosing reservoir must be refilled before each wash cycle.
- DE 39 02 356 discloses a metering memory that can be used for only one washing cycle and is based on a temperature-dependent release of a laundry treatment liquid. As a result of an overpressure in the metering accumulator as the temperature rises, a slide valve is moved into its open position and allows the laundry treatment liquid to exit into the washing machine.
- No. 5,033,643 describes a dosing memory which likewise only allows the dispensing of one dosing unit for a washing cycle. Forces caused by wet laundry act on the trigger mechanism of the dosing reservoir.
- DE 39 34 123 and DE 39 22 342 describe detergent receptacles that are firmly attached to the laundry drum. This attachment is effected by means of pins or locking hooks. A multiple dosing is not provided with these receptacles, so that they have to be removed from the washing machine and refilled after each washing cycle.
- US 5,176,297 describes a dosing device for a dishwasher, which is mounted inside the machine and includes a storage and a dispensing chamber. Multiple dosing is possible, but the dosing is laboriously controlled by the dishwasher.
- DE 195 40 608 discloses a device for adding block-shaped detergents for dishwashers, which enables multiple doses, the individual doses being controlled via a command from the dishwasher, i.e. a work program of the dishwasher selected by the user regulates the time of the dosage release.
- AU-A-78393/91 discloses a metering device for a detergent which is dispensed through an opening which is opened by the build-up of internal pressure in the container. This internal pressure is generated either by the machine's work program or by direct operation by the user. Summarizing the prior art, metering devices are known which mainly allow single, occasionally also multiple metering.
- the release of the detergent is generally based on a delayed release, which e.g. can be triggered by an increase in temperature, an increase in pressure or centrifugal forces.
- the devices which permit multiple dosing have in common that the release is triggered mechanically (valve, piston, slide, etc.) either by a command from the machine's work program or by direct operation by the user.
- the invention has for its object to provide a device for receiving and metered delivery of an active composition in a washing machine, a tumble dryer or a dishwasher, which enables multiple dosing (either in one or more washing, drying or dishwashing cycles) and independently of the Commanding a work program of the machine or triggered by the intervention of the user.
- this object is achieved in a generic device by a storage chamber for receiving at least twice the amount of a single dose of the active composition; a metering chamber connected to the storage chamber via a passage for receiving a single dose of the active composition and dispensing it through a dispensing passage into the interior of the machine; and means for opening the dispensing passage and previously or simultaneously closing the passage between the storage chamber and the metering chamber, which are actuated by means which are activated by conditions inside the machine which exist exclusively during a washing, drying or dishwashing cycle, and for renewed Open the passage between the pantry and dosing chamber and previous or simultaneous closing of the dispensing passage of the dosing chamber to refill it from the storage chamber.
- the device according to the invention comprises a fluid reservoir; an expansion device, wherein a one-way valve is arranged between the fluid reservoir and the expansion device so that a fluid flow between the fluid reservoir and the expansion device is made possible; opening closure means actuated by the expansion means so that the dispensing passage of the metering chamber is opened and before or at the same time the passage between the storage chamber and the metering chamber is closed to allow substantially complete dispensing of the contents of the metering chamber into the machine; resetting means for resetting the opening / closing means to the initial position; and means for allowing the hydraulic fluid to exit the expansion device when the opening / closing device is reset by the reset device.
- the fluid flow from the fluid reservoir into the expansion device is brought about either by compressing the fluid reservoir by direct or indirect action of washing or drying material, in which case the opening / closing device preferably comprises a slide valve, or by a pivotally attached weight being provided by the rotation of the device with the washing machine or tumble dryer exerts pressure on the fluid reservoir, in which case the opening / closing device preferably comprises a float valve.
- the return device preferably comprises a return spring.
- the device according to the invention comprises a one-way valve between the storage chamber and the metering chamber; a water chamber with a one-way valve, water at the beginning of an operating cycle in the machine flowing through the one-way valve into the water chamber and this being expanded so that the metering WO 01/07704.
- a discharge passage of the metering chamber is opened and before or at the same time the one-way valve between the storage chamber and the metering chamber is closed in order to dispense the contents of the metering chamber substantially completely into the machine; as well as means which allow the water to slowly exit the water chamber, causing the dosing chamber to expand again, the one-way valve between the storage chamber and the dosing chamber to be opened and the dispensing passage of the dosing chamber to be closed beforehand or at the same time in order to refill the dosing chamber from the storage chamber, the means preferably include small holes for the water to exit the water chamber.
- the device according to the invention comprises a one-way valve between the storage chamber and the metering chamber; Means which at least partially undergo a change in shape when the temperature rises, by means of which the dosing chamber is compressed, the dispensing passage of the dosing chamber is opened and, before or at the same time, the one-way valve between the storage chamber and the dosing chamber is closed in order to dispense the contents of the dosing chamber substantially completely into the machine, the When cooling, the agent at least partially undergoes an essentially opposite change in shape and thereby the one-way valve between the storage chamber and the metering chamber is opened again and the dispensing passage of the metering chamber is closed beforehand or simultaneously in order to refill the metering chamber from the storage chamber.
- An alternative of this embodiment of the invention is characterized by a rigid chamber with a material therein which expands when the temperature rises and contracts when cooled, in particular a wax.
- the storage chamber is preferably designed such that it comprises a wax.
- the opening device is raised via a flexible diaphragm which reacts to the expansion of the material.
- the device according to the invention is characterized by a bimetal unit which bends when the temperature rises and resets when it cools down.
- the storage chamber is preferably designed in such a way that it can be refilled from the outside.
- FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the device according to the invention in a non-metering state
- FIG. 2 shows a detail of the cross section of the device according to FIG. 1 in a metering state
- FIG. 3 shows a vertical cross section of a further embodiment of the device according to the invention in a non-metering state
- FIG. 4 shows a vertical cross section of the device from FIG. 3 in a metering state
- FIG. 5 shows a vertical cross section of a further embodiment of the device according to the invention in a non-metering state
- 6 shows a vertical cross section of the device according to FIG. 5 in a metering state
- FIG. 7 shows a vertical cross section of a still further embodiment of the device according to the invention in a non-metering state
- FIG. 8 shows a vertical cross section of the device according to FIG. 7 in a metering state.
- Fig. 1 shows a device which is based on a hydraulic mode of operation. Thereafter, the device comprises a storage chamber 1, a dosing chamber 2, and a compressible bladder 3. The device is triggered by washing or drying material acting on the compressible bladder 3, thereby compressing it.
- a hydraulic fluid 6 (preferably water) therein is delivered to a bellows 5 via a one-way valve 4.
- the one-way valve 4 prevents the hydraulic fluid 6 from flowing back into the compressible bladder 3.
- the bellows 5 moves an opening device 7 (for example a slide valve) in such a way that first the passage 9 between the storage chamber 1 and the metering chamber 2 is closed, and then the passage is opened for the active composition from the dosing chamber 2 into the machine.
- the opening device 7 is returned to its starting position by a resetting device 11 (for example a spring), the discharge passage 8 from the metering chamber 2 to the machine being closed and the passage 9 between the metering chamber 2 and the storage chamber 1 being opened again.
- the bellows 5 is also pushed back together, the hydraulic fluid 6 can flow back, for example through a small hole 10, back into the compressible bladder 3, which expands to its original size. Due to the open passage between the storage chamber 1 and the dosing chamber 2, this can now be filled again.
- the resetting of the opening device can be designed in such a way that it only takes place after the completion of a machine cycle, that is to say that only one dosage is released into the machine during a cycle. However, it can also be considered, for example by appropriate dimensioning of the hole 10 and the restoring force of the spring 11, that the opening device is reset several times during a cycle in order to dispense individual doses several times during a cycle.
- an opening device can be thought of that can simultaneously open the discharge passage 8 to the machine and the passage 9 between the storage chamber 1 and the metering chamber 2.
- FIG. 3 Another embodiment of the device according to the invention (FIGS. 3 and 4) has a similar structure, but uses a different principle for actuating the opening / closing device.
- a pivotably attached weight 30 presses on a compressible chamber 3 'due to its deflection.
- a hydraulic fluid 6 ' which is located in this chamber 3', is pressed through the one-way valve 4 'into an expansion chamber 5'. Due to the gradual filling of the expansion chamber 5 ', the float valve 7' mounted therein rises upwards against the pressure of the return spring 11 '.
- float valve T closes the discharge passage 8 between the metering chamber 2 and the machine.
- the float valve T pivots around the valve which closes the discharge passage 8, and thus also closes the passage 9 between the storage chamber 1 and the metering chamber 2. If that Float valve T rises further (Fig. 4), it finally opens the discharge passage 8, so that emptying of the metering chamber 2 into the machine is possible. While the washing machine or tumble dryer drum is rotating, the float valve 7 'is essentially held in this upper position.
- the expansion chamber 5 ' will slowly empty through the opening 10', so that the discharge passage 8 to the machine is closed again and passage 9 between the storage chamber 1 and the metering chamber 2 is opened again, so that the metering chamber 2 can fill up again for the next cycle.
- the device according to the invention which is shown in Figs. 5 and 6 is based on a dynamic pressure effect and can mainly be used in a washing machine.
- the active composition is dispensed from a filled storage chamber 12 via a one-way valve 14 into a metering chamber 13 located below the storage chamber 12.
- Under the metering chamber 13 is a water chamber 15, into which water in the machine at the beginning of an operating cycle flows through a one-way valve 16 and fills it up.
- the metering chamber 13 is closed, on the other hand, the metering chamber 13 is compressed so that its contents can be dispensed into the washing machine through a dispensing passage 17.
- the water from the lower water chamber 15 is slowly drained through small holes 18 and the discharge passage 17 of the metering chamber 13 is closed.
- the dosing chamber 13 can then expand, as a result of which the one-way valve 14 can open again, which enables the dosing chamber 13 to be refilled with active composition from the storage chamber 12.
- the lower water chamber 15 remains completely filled with water during the operating cycle, so that the one-way valve 14 remains closed in order to prevent further dosing from the storage chamber 12.
- An embodiment is also conceivable in which the three chambers are not arranged one above the other, but to one another in some other way.
- a storage chamber 19 filled with active composition delivers it via a one-way valve 21 to a metering chamber 20 located below this storage chamber 19.
- a lower rigid chamber 22 which contains a wax 23.
- the wax 23 expands and pushes a plunger 25 upward via a flexible diaphragm 24 so that it closes the one-way valve 21, compresses the dosing chamber 20 and its contents via a discharge passage 26 is put into the washing machine or dryer.
- the wax 23 contracts and the stamp 25 can return to its starting position.
- the one-way valve 21 opens and enables the dosing chamber 20 to be refilled with an active composition from the storage chamber 19.
- Figs. 7 and 8 shown device is conceivable that the three chambers need not be arranged one above the other.
- the dosing chamber 20 and the rigid chamber 22 can e.g. also be arranged side by side.
- the means for opening the dispensing passage 26 of the metering chamber 20 need not be explicitly a stamp.
- a piston for example, is also conceivable, in that it is moved through an expanding material, pushes the contents of a metering chamber made of a very flexible material to the dispensing passage.
- several means for opening the dispensing passage for example two stamps from two different positions are available.
- a temperature-dependent activation of the device can also take place by providing a bimetal unit which deforms when exposed to temperature and thus directly or indirectly effects the same process as the plunger 25 moved via the diaphragm 24 in the device of Figs. 7 and 8, i.e. the dosing chamber 20 compresses, opens the discharge passage 26 of the dosing chamber 20 and, before or at the same time, closes the one-way valve 21 between the storage chamber 19 and the dosing chamber 20 in order to dispense the contents of the dosing chamber substantially completely into the machine.
- the bimetal unit would also reset again, thereby opening the one-way valve 21 again in order to enable the dosing chamber 20 to be refilled with active composition from the storage chamber 19.
- a dishwasher there is usually a two-fold increase in temperature during a dishwashing cycle, namely once during the cleaning cycle and a second time during the washing cycle.
- the temperature-dependent embodiments of the device according to the invention would be activated twice in this case, i.e. Put the relevant substance into the dishwasher twice.
- the speed of dispensing the liquid contained in the dosing chamber can be controlled by suitable measures, for example by dimensioning the dispensing passage 8 (FIG. 1 or 3), 17 (FIG. 6) or 26 (FIG. 8).
- suitable measures for example by dimensioning the dispensing passage 8 (FIG. 1 or 3), 17 (FIG. 6) or 26 (FIG. 8).
- a delayed delivery can be realized for certain application purposes (such as, for example, the dispensing of fabric softener in a clothes dryer).
- means should be provided to inactivate the device without having to remove it from the machine so that the consumer can decide whether to operate the machine with the device according to the invention in the activated state or in the non-active state. Any type of locking mechanism can be used for this, which prevents the opening device 7 from being raised, preferably by locking the triggering device 6.
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- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- Washing And Drying Of Tableware (AREA)
- Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE19934592 | 1999-07-23 | ||
| DE19934592A DE19934592C2 (de) | 1999-07-23 | 1999-07-23 | Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und dosierten Abgabe einer aktiven Zusammensetzung in eine Waschmaschine, einen Wäschetrockner oder eine Geschirrspülmaschine |
| PCT/EP2000/006890 WO2001007704A1 (de) | 1999-07-23 | 2000-07-19 | Vorrichtung zur aufnahme und dosierten abgabe einer aktiven zusammensetzung in eine waschmaschine, einen wäschetrockner oder eine geschirrspülmaschine |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| EP1200664A1 true EP1200664A1 (de) | 2002-05-02 |
| EP1200664B1 EP1200664B1 (de) | 2004-09-29 |
| EP1200664B2 EP1200664B2 (de) | 2007-05-09 |
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| EP00953072A Expired - Lifetime EP1200664B2 (de) | 1999-07-23 | 2000-07-19 | Vorrichtung zur aufnahme und dosierten abgabe einer aktiven zusammensetzung in eine waschmaschine, einen wäschetrockner oder eine geschirrspülmaschine |
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| Country | Link |
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| US (1) | US6571993B2 (de) |
| EP (1) | EP1200664B2 (de) |
| JP (1) | JP2003505169A (de) |
| AT (1) | ATE278062T1 (de) |
| AU (1) | AU764588B2 (de) |
| CA (1) | CA2380161C (de) |
| DE (2) | DE19934592C2 (de) |
| ES (1) | ES2230137T5 (de) |
| PL (1) | PL202472B1 (de) |
| WO (1) | WO2001007704A1 (de) |
| ZA (1) | ZA200201341B (de) |
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