EP1349976A1 - Washing machine comprising dryer - Google Patents

Washing machine comprising dryer

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EP1349976A1
EP1349976A1 EP01985393A EP01985393A EP1349976A1 EP 1349976 A1 EP1349976 A1 EP 1349976A1 EP 01985393 A EP01985393 A EP 01985393A EP 01985393 A EP01985393 A EP 01985393A EP 1349976 A1 EP1349976 A1 EP 1349976A1
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laundry
washing machine
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washing
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Edwin Bolduan
Wolfgang Proppe
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BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
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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
    • D06F17/00—Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, wherein the washing action is effected solely by circulation or agitation of the washing liquid
    • D06F17/04—Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, wherein the washing action is effected solely by circulation or agitation of the washing liquid solely by water jets
    • 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
    • D06F18/00—Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, and having further drying means 
    • 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
    • D06F58/10—Drying cabinets or drying chambers having heating or ventilating means
    • D06F58/12—Drying cabinets or drying chambers having heating or ventilating means having conveying means for moving clothes, e.g. along an endless track

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  • the invention relates to a washing machine according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Washing machines of the type mentioned are known from the prior art as commercially available household washing machines with an integrated drying function.
  • Household washing machines of this type have a washing drum for moving the laundry, into which washing liquor is washed. The dirt loosened in the laundry is then removed in a rinsing process.
  • the washing process is followed by the drying of the laundry.
  • Pre-dehumidification is carried out by spinning the laundry. Then the laundry is dried using hot air either according to the condensation principle or according to the exhaust air principle.
  • a heat exchanger is required, on which the moist air condenses.
  • a clothes dryer is known in which flow guide bodies are arranged in a curved gas channel in front of the heat exchanger, which divide the gas channel in the flow direction into individual flow spaces and thus the gas flow at the outlet of the gas channel or at the entrance of the heat exchanger via the Equalize cross-section.
  • the heat exchanger should be used better in this way.
  • DE 199 43 389 A1 discloses a heat exchanger for household clothes dryers which is further developed.
  • washing, drying and smoothing devices for industrial laundry purposes are known from the prior art.
  • JP-A-10118398 a drying, smoothing and ironing device for washed laundry is known, which has a belt for absorbing the moisture and rollers for transporting the laundry.
  • a conveyor for moving laundry is known from US Pat. No. 5,439,768, in which the laundry to be transported is coupled to the conveyor belt by means of fastening clips.
  • a mangle device in which pressure is exerted on the laundry against a roller by means of a conveyor belt in order to carry out a pre-dehumidification.
  • the object of the invention is to create an improved washing machine with an integrated dryer.
  • the invention can advantageously be implemented both according to the condensation or recirculation principle and also according to the exhaust air principle.
  • the movement of the laundry already washed through a conveying direction in the washing machine intensifies the air exchange with the laundry, so that the time and / or energy required for the drying process can be reduced accordingly.
  • the washing machine advantageously has a cabinet-shaped housing.
  • a rinsing water container can be arranged on the rear wall of the cabinet-shaped housing.
  • the rinse water tank also serves as a heat exchanger, so that water in the rinse water tank is preheated. Preheated fresh water is then already available for a subsequent washing process, so that overall energy can be saved.
  • the flushing water tank is advantageously realized by a double-walled design of the rear wall of the housing. This is particularly advantageous since the cabinet-like shape of the housing results in a large area for the heat exchange between the air to be condensed and the condenser.
  • the invention makes it possible to hang the laundry to be washed on the conveyor belt located in the washing machine - for example on a hanger or a rod.
  • the washing process is then carried out on the laundry thus suspended.
  • the drying process follows, in which the laundry is moved in an air flow by means of the conveyor belt.
  • the drying process is followed by a smoothing and / or ironing process by blowing hot air into the suspended laundry.
  • the items to be washed are then already in their use position, so they can be removed either manually or automatically from the washing machine in order to hang them on a clothes rail.
  • a particular advantage of the invention is that the conveyor device of the washing machine can circulate the laundry inside the housing of the washing machine. Different devices for realizing the different washing process steps can be arranged along this cycle. This makes it possible - depending on the degree of soiling - to go through the individual washing process steps several times.
  • nozzles for wetting the laundry can be arranged along a section of the circulation in order to ensure better absorption of the washing powder or the washing liquor by moistening the laundry.
  • nozzles can be arranged in order to spray the wash items with wash liquor in order to soak them. The dirt is then loosened by the action of the detergent on the laundry.
  • the loosened dirt is then removed from the laundry by a rinsing process.
  • the rinsing process can be carried out by rinsing nozzles arranged in a further section of the circulation for spraying rinsing water onto the laundry. After the cleaning of the laundry has been carried out, it is advantageous to carry out a step for pre-dehumidifying the laundry.
  • a pair of rollers arranged along the circulation in the housing serves to pre-dehumidify the laundry.
  • the items to be washed are drawn through the pair of rollers by means of the conveying device, so that the washing water in the items to be washed is at least partially pressed out.
  • the pre-dehumidification is carried out by pressing the laundry against an absorbent fleece.
  • the items to be washed are preferably pressed against the fleece in a region of the circulation by means of a roller, at the same time being drawn on by the conveying device.
  • the fleece absorbs water from the laundry at least in a region of the pressure point of the roll, so that it is pre-dehumidified.
  • the laundry is pre-dehumidified by hot or cold compressed air.
  • the pre-dehumidification can take place according to the exhaust air dryer as well as the condensation dryer principle.
  • the elements required for the drying function are also arranged along the circuit described by the conveyor belt, so that the movement of the wash items results in an average uniform application of warm or hot air to the wash items.
  • compressed air can be fed into the laundry, for example, via the suspension of the laundry on the conveyor belt, so that the laundry is "inflated" from the inside.
  • the laundry can be coated with compressed air from the outside.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a washing machine with ironing function.
  • 1 shows a washing machine 1 which has a cabinet-shaped housing 2.
  • the housing 2 can be up to 2 m high, for example.
  • the remaining dimensions of the washing machine 1 preferably correspond to those of conventional household washing machines.
  • this conveyor device can also be implemented, for example, as a conveyor chain.
  • the conveyor belt 3 has drivers which are designed as eyelets 4.
  • Each of the eyelets 4 serves to receive a hook or a clip for fastening laundry to the conveyor belt 3.
  • the laundry 5 can be located on a clothes hanger 6.
  • the hanger 6 then engages with its hook in the eyelet 4.
  • the laundry 5 can be hung on the conveyor belt 3 in a manner similar to that in a wardrobe. Since the housing is cupboard-shaped and the circulation is essentially parallel to a housing wall, preferably to the housing side wall, the hanging and removal of the laundry is very easy.
  • spray nozzles 7 for spraying water onto the laundry 5.
  • cleaning nozzles 8 for spraying washing liquor onto the laundry are arranged along the conveyor belt 3 on the inside of the housing.
  • rinsing nozzles 20 for spraying rinsing water onto the items 5 to be washed, so that the loosened dirt is rinsed out of the items 5 to be washed.
  • the conveyor belt 3 On the opposite inside of the housing 2 there is an area of the conveyor belt 3 with a hot air pressure blower 9 for brushing the laundry 5 with warm or hot air. Above the hot air pressure blower 9 there is an absorbent fleece 10 which is guided over rollers 11 and 12. At least one of the rollers 11 or 12 can be driven in order to move the fleece in its parallel region directly facing the conveyor belt 3, essentially synchronously with a circulating movement of the conveyor belt 3.
  • a blower 13 is also located in the housing 2.
  • the blower 13 can be used to suck in air or to blow off exhaust air.
  • a heat exchanger 14 which is advantageously designed as a rinsing container.
  • the rinsing container has the function of storing the water for the rinsing processes and at the same time serves as a condenser for condensing the water taken up with the compressed air from the laundry 5.
  • the water in the rinsing tank is preheated by the heat exchange with the condensing steam. The energy consumption of the washing machine 1 can thereby be reduced.
  • the water supply to the heat exchanger 14 takes place via channels running on the rear wall of the housing 2 or via channels running on the side walls of the housing 2. Before the start of the drying process, the heat exchanger 14 is filled with fresh water.
  • a fluff filter 15 in a wash liquor collecting container 22 which serves to collect water.
  • a circulation pump 16 for wetting and / or spraying the laundry 5 via the spray nozzles 7 or the cleaning nozzles 8 and a drain pump 17 for pumping around or for pumping out washing liquor via the hose 18 are located under the wash liquor collecting container 22.
  • a heater in the form of heating spirals below and / or above a door opening in the housing 2.
  • the heating coils are not shown in FIG. 1.
  • the laundry 5 is first hung in the conveyor belt 3. If the items to be washed 5 are, for example, shirts or blouses, it is advantageous to hang them in each case with a clothes hanger in an eyelet 4 of the conveyor belt 3.
  • a laundry net For other items that are not easy to hang on a hanger - for example underwear and socks - the use of a laundry net is advantageous.
  • One or more parts of such laundry are placed in a laundry net which has a hook at an upper end corresponding to the hook of the clothes hanger 6 shown in FIG. 1. With its hook, the laundry net can then be hung into the conveyor belt 3 like a hanger 6 in an eyelet 4.
  • the detergent is added to the detergent solution container 22 via a detergent addition. This can follow via a storage and dosing container combination according to the principle of a induction bowl. After starting the washing program, the detergent dissolves in the water bath and is led to the cleaning nozzles 8 at the appropriate time via the circulation pump 16.
  • the conveyor belt 3 is set in a circumferential movement in a first step, in accordance with the direction of movement shown by the arrows 19.
  • the rotational speed of the conveyor belt 3 and thus of the laundry 5 transported by the conveyor belt 3 corresponds to the washing process speed required in each case.
  • the spray nozzles 7 wet the passing laundry 5 in order to moisten it and thus accelerate the absorption of detergent into the laundry 5.
  • the items to be washed pass the cleaning nozzles 8, through which wash liquor is sprayed onto the items to be washed 5.
  • the wash liquor soaks the laundry 5 and so loosens the dirt.
  • a third step fresh water is sprayed from the rinsing nozzles 20 onto the laundry 5 passing by in order to remove the dirt and the wash liquor.
  • the cleaning success of the items 5 to be cleaned can be checked or the turbidity of the washing liquor measured and, if necessary, evaluated. If the degree of cleaning is not satisfactory, the above Repeat steps as many times as necessary.
  • wash liquor or the rinse water drips from the damp laundry 5 into the wash liquor collecting container 22 and is fed from there in a circuit to the cleaning nozzles 8 or pumped out via the drain pump 17.
  • washing machine 1 it is not necessary for the laundry 5 to be introduced into the washing liquor 23 located in the washing liquor collecting container 22; rather, washing solution is applied to the laundry 5 in the exemplary embodiment shown solely via the cleaning nozzles 8.
  • the laundry 5 can be brought against a system. Furthermore, the process of water exchange or water delivery can be intensified and accelerated with the help of pairs of rollers.
  • the dry phase follows. After the fresh water supply to the flushing nozzles 20 has been switched off, dry, heated compressed air is dried for the drying process by means of a compressor or the blower. se 13 led to the laundry. Through an additional circulation or back and forth movement of the laundry 5 through the conveyor belt 3, the drying time can be shortened by the associated intensive air exchange with the air in the housing 2.
  • the laundry 5 Before the laundry 5 is actually dried, the laundry 5 is advantageously pre-dehumidified.
  • a pair of rollers is electronically controlled by distance sensors on both sides against the laundry 5 moved with the conveyor belt 3, so that the laundry 5 is pulled through the pair of rollers. Due to the pressure of the pair of rollers on the laundry 5 in between, water is pressed out of the laundry 5 and drips back into the washing liquor container 22.
  • a roller chain can also be provided, so that the laundry 5 is pulled through a roller chain arranged on both sides of the laundry 5 instead of through the pair of rollers.
  • the laundry 5 is pressed against the fleece 10 by means of a roller 24 as soon as it has reached the area of the fleece 10.
  • the roller 24 moves in the direction of the arrow 25 in order to press the laundry 5 against the fleece.
  • a pressure is exerted on the laundry 5 against the fleece 10, so that the water in the laundry 5 is at least partially absorbed by the fleece 10 at this point.
  • the conveyor belt continues to move the laundry 5 in question along the movement seal of the arrow 19, so that the area in which the roller 24 meets the laundry 5 also changes.
  • the fleece 10 guided over the rollers 11 and 12 also moves on.
  • This has the advantage that, where the laundry 5 is pressed against the fleece 10 by means of the roller 24, there is a region of the fleece 10 that is even drier and thus more absorbent.
  • the water absorbed in the fleece can be pressed out, for example, via a further pair of rollers (not shown) when the fleece soaked in water returns on the side directly facing the housing 2.
  • the pre-dehumidification can be carried out by means of dry compressed air which is applied directly to the laundry. About the warm air The dry air is applied evenly to the items to be washed by pressure blowers. In addition, the items to be washed can be fixed during the application of the compressed air, for example between grids not shown in FIG. 1.
  • the compressed air is advantageously process-controlled in sub-steps.
  • the steps mentioned can be carried out in combination or in succession - also repeatedly - in order to achieve an optimal cleaning effect.
  • FIG. 2 shows a further preferred embodiment of the washing machine according to the invention.
  • the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 are used.
  • Fig. 2 shows a washing machine 2 with smooth and ironing function.
  • the washing and drying phases are followed by a smooth and / or ironing phase.
  • the conveyor belt 3 is formed in two parts. Only the rear part of the conveyor belt 3 is shown in FIG. 2. Between the two parts of the conveyor belt 3 there are carriers 26 onto which items 5 can be hung.
  • the carriers 26 are hollow on the inside for guiding compressed air. Via a compressor, hot air can be blown into the laundry 5 suspended from the carriers 26 via the carriers 26.
  • Warm air pressure blowers 9 are arranged along an inside of the housing 2. To implement the smoothing and / or ironing function, hot air is blown into the laundry 5 via the carrier 26, so that the laundry 5 is subjected to the pressure of hot air on the inside thereof. At the same time, the laundry is moved past the warm air pressure blowers 9 by the movement of the conveyor belt 3 in the direction of the arrow 19, so that the laundry 5 is also subjected to air pressure from the outside, so that a counterpressure arises. This results in the desired smooth and ironing effect.
  • the laundry 5 After completion of the smoothing and ironing process, the laundry 5 is in the ready-to-use position. It can be rearranged mechanically by a machine from the washing machine 1 into a wardrobe or linen cupboard.

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Abstract

A cupboard-like washing machine includes a conveyer belt for moving the item to be washed in a cycle during a drying process. The dryer can be embodied as an air circulation dryer or an air evacuation dryer. Moving the item to be washed using the conveyer belt reduced the drying time. A rinsing container that is disposed in the rear wall of the housing is used as a heat exchanger.

Description

Waschmaschine mit Trockner Washer and dryer
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Waschmaschine nach dem Oberbegriff von Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a washing machine according to the preamble of claim 1.
Waschmaschinen der genannten Art sind als handelsübliche Haushaltwaschmaschinen mit integrierter Trockenfunktion aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. Solche Haushaltwaschmaschinen haben zur Bewegung des Waschguts eine Wäschetrommel, in die Waschlauge eingespült wird. Der in dem Waschgut gelöste Schmutz wird dann in einem Spülvorgang abtransportiert.Washing machines of the type mentioned are known from the prior art as commercially available household washing machines with an integrated drying function. Household washing machines of this type have a washing drum for moving the laundry, into which washing liquor is washed. The dirt loosened in the laundry is then removed in a rinsing process.
An den Waschvorgang schließt sich die Trocknung des Waschguts an. Eine Vorentfeuchtung erfolgt durch Schleudern des Waschguts. Danach erfolgt die Trocknung des Waschguts mittels heißer Luft entweder nach dem Kondensationsprinzip oder nach dem Abluftprinzip.The washing process is followed by the drying of the laundry. Pre-dehumidification is carried out by spinning the laundry. Then the laundry is dried using hot air either according to the condensation principle or according to the exhaust air principle.
Bei Verwendung des Kondensationsprinzips ist ein Wärmetauscher erforderlich, an dem die feuchte Luft kondensiert. Aus der DE 196 44 711 A1 ist ein Wäschetrockner bekannt, bei dem in einem gekrümmten Gaskanal vor dem Wärmetauscher Strömungsleitkörper angeordnet sind, die den Gaskanal in Strömungsrichtung in einzelne Strömungsräume unterteilen und so den Gasstrom am Ausgang des Gaskanals bzw. am Eingang des Wärmetauschers über den Querschnitt vergleichmäßigen. Der Wärmetauscher soll auf diese Weise besser ausgenutzt werden. Aus der DE 199 43 389 A1 ist ein dem gegenüber weitergebildeter Wärmetauscher für Haushaltwäschetrockner bekannt.When using the condensation principle, a heat exchanger is required, on which the moist air condenses. From DE 196 44 711 A1 a clothes dryer is known in which flow guide bodies are arranged in a curved gas channel in front of the heat exchanger, which divide the gas channel in the flow direction into individual flow spaces and thus the gas flow at the outlet of the gas channel or at the entrance of the heat exchanger via the Equalize cross-section. The heat exchanger should be used better in this way. DE 199 43 389 A1 discloses a heat exchanger for household clothes dryers which is further developed.
Aus der DE 198 42 644 A1 ist ein Ablufttrockner und ein Umlufttrockner nach dem Kondensationsprinzip bekannt, bei dem der Prozessluftstrom überwacht wird.From DE 198 42 644 A1 an exhaust air dryer and a circulating air dryer based on the condensation principle are known, in which the process air flow is monitored.
Ferner sind aus dem Stand der Technik Wasch-, Trocken- und Glättvorrichtungen für industrielle Wäschereizwecke bekannt.Furthermore, washing, drying and smoothing devices for industrial laundry purposes are known from the prior art.
Aus der US 5,502,988 ist eine industrielle Reinigungsvorrichtung bekannt, die eine Förderkette zum Transport des Waschguts durch die verschiedenen Wasch-Prozess-Sch ritte aufweist. Ferner ist der US 4,412,435 eine Reinigungsanlage mit kontinuierlichem Betrieb bekannt. Die Reinigungsanlage weist eine Vorrichtung zur mechanischen Einwirkung auf das Waschgut auf. Eine entsprechende Anlage ist auch aus der US 4,361 ,018 bekannt. Aus der NL 10 05 069 C2 ist eine industrielle Heißmangel zum Trocknen und Bügeln von Waschgut bekannt, die ein endloses Förderband aufweist. Das Förderband ist zum Teil entlang einer Bedampfungsvorrichtung geführt.From US 5,502,988 an industrial cleaning device is known which has a conveyor chain for transporting the laundry through the various washing process steps. Furthermore, US 4,412,435 a cleaning system with continuous operation is known. The cleaning system has a device for mechanical action on the laundry. A corresponding system is also known from US 4,361,018. From NL 10 05 069 C2 an industrial hot iron for drying and ironing laundry is known, which has an endless conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is partly guided along an evaporation device.
Aus der JP-A-10118398 ist eine Trocken-, Glatt- und Bügelvorrichtung für gewaschene Wäsche bekannt, die ein Band zur Aufnahme der Feuchtigkeit sowie Rollen zum Transport des Waschguts aufweist.From JP-A-10118398 a drying, smoothing and ironing device for washed laundry is known, which has a belt for absorbing the moisture and rollers for transporting the laundry.
Aus der JP-A-5337300 ist eine industrielle Waschvorrichtung mit einem Förderer bekannt, der das Waschgut durch die verschiedenen Wasch-Prozess-Schritte in der Anlage hindurch befördert.From JP-A-5337300 an industrial washing device with a conveyor is known which conveys the laundry through the various washing process steps in the system.
Aus der US 5,439,768 ist ein Förderer zur Bewegung von Wäsche bekannt, bei dem das zu befördernde Waschgut mittels Befestigungsclips an das Förderband gekoppelt ist.A conveyor for moving laundry is known from US Pat. No. 5,439,768, in which the laundry to be transported is coupled to the conveyor belt by means of fastening clips.
Aus der DE 32 16 195 A1 ist eine Mangelvorrichtung bekannt, bei der mittels eines Förderbands ein Druck auf das Waschgut gegen eine Rolle ausgeübt wird, um eine Vorentfeuchtung durchzuführen.From DE 32 16 195 A1 a mangle device is known in which pressure is exerted on the laundry against a roller by means of a conveyor belt in order to carry out a pre-dehumidification.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine verbesserte Waschmaschine mit integriertem Trockner zu schaffen.The object of the invention is to create an improved washing machine with an integrated dryer.
Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale von Patentanspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention by the characterizing features of claim 1.
Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Preferred embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Die Erfindung kann vorteilhafterweise sowohl nach dem Kondensations- oder Umluftprinzip als auch nach dem Abluftprinzip realisiert werden. Durch die Bewegung des bereits gewaschenen Waschguts durch eine Förderrichtung in der Waschmaschine wird der Luftaustausch mit dem Waschgut intensiviert, so dass sich die für den Trockenvorgang erforderliche Zeit und/oder Energie entsprechend reduzieren lässt.The invention can advantageously be implemented both according to the condensation or recirculation principle and also according to the exhaust air principle. The movement of the laundry already washed through a conveying direction in the washing machine intensifies the air exchange with the laundry, so that the time and / or energy required for the drying process can be reduced accordingly.
Die Waschmaschine hat vorteilhafterweise ein schrankförmiges Gehäuse. An der Rückwand des schrankförmigen Gehäuses kann ein Spülwasserbehälter angeordnet sein. Der Spülwasserbehälter dient gleichzeitig als Wärmetauscher, so dass in dem Spülwasserbehälter befindliches Wasser vorgewärmt wird. Für einen nachfolgenden Waschvorgang steht dann bereits vorgeheiztes Frischwasser zur Verfügung, so dass sich insgesamt E- nergie einsparen lässt. Vorteilhafterweise ist der Spülwasserbehälter durch eine doppelwandige Ausbildung der Gehäuserückwand realisiert. Dies ist besonders vorteilhaft, da sich durch die schrankför- mige Form des Gehäuses dadurch eine große Fläche für den Wärmeaustausch zwischen der zu kondensierenden Luft und dem Kondensator ergibt.The washing machine advantageously has a cabinet-shaped housing. A rinsing water container can be arranged on the rear wall of the cabinet-shaped housing. The rinse water tank also serves as a heat exchanger, so that water in the rinse water tank is preheated. Preheated fresh water is then already available for a subsequent washing process, so that overall energy can be saved. The flushing water tank is advantageously realized by a double-walled design of the rear wall of the housing. This is particularly advantageous since the cabinet-like shape of the housing results in a large area for the heat exchange between the air to be condensed and the condenser.
Die Erfindung erlaubt es, das zu waschende Wäschegut an dem in der Waschmaschine befindlichen Förderband - beispielsweise auf einem Bügel oder einer Stange - aufzuhängen. Der Waschvorgang wird dann an dem solchermaßen aufgehängten Wäschegut durchgeführt. Nach Beendigung des Waschvorgangs folgt der Trockenvorgang, bei dem das Waschgut mittels des Förderbands in einem Luftstrom bewegt wird. An den Trockenvorgang schließt sich ggf. ein Glatt- und/oder Bügelvorgang durch Einblasen heißer Luft in das aufgehängte Waschgut an.The invention makes it possible to hang the laundry to be washed on the conveyor belt located in the washing machine - for example on a hanger or a rod. The washing process is then carried out on the laundry thus suspended. After the washing process has ended, the drying process follows, in which the laundry is moved in an air flow by means of the conveyor belt. The drying process is followed by a smoothing and / or ironing process by blowing hot air into the suspended laundry.
Nach Beendigung des Wasch-, Trocken- und ggf. Glatt- und/oder Bügelvorgangs befindet sich das Waschgut dann bereits in seiner Gebrauchsposition, kann also entweder manuell oder automatisch aus der Waschmaschine entnommen werden, um es auf einer Kleiderstange aufzuhängen.After the washing, drying and possibly smoothing and / or ironing process has ended, the items to be washed are then already in their use position, so they can be removed either manually or automatically from the washing machine in order to hang them on a clothes rail.
Ein besonderer Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass die Fördervorrichtung der Waschmaschine das Waschgut innerhalb des Gehäuses der Waschmaschine in einen Umlauf bringen kann. Entlang dieses Umlaufs können unterschiedliche Vorrichtungen zur Realisierung der verschiedenen Wasch-Prozess-Schritte angeordnet sein. Dadurch ist es möglich - je nach Verschmutzungsgrad - die einzelnen Wasch-Prozess-Schritte mehrfach zu durchlaufen.A particular advantage of the invention is that the conveyor device of the washing machine can circulate the laundry inside the housing of the washing machine. Different devices for realizing the different washing process steps can be arranged along this cycle. This makes it possible - depending on the degree of soiling - to go through the individual washing process steps several times.
Beispielsweise können entlang eines Abschnitts des Umlaufs Düsen zum Benetzen des Waschgutes angeordnet sein, um durch Anfeuchten des Waschgutes eine bessere Aufnahme des Waschpulvers bzw. der Waschlauge zu gewährleisten.For example, nozzles for wetting the laundry can be arranged along a section of the circulation in order to ensure better absorption of the washing powder or the washing liquor by moistening the laundry.
In einem weiteren Abschnitt des Umlaufs können Düsen angeordnet sein, um das Waschgut mit Waschlauge zu besprühen, um es zu durchtränken. Durch Einwirken des Waschmittels auf das Waschgut wird dann der Schmutz gelöst.In a further section of the circulation, nozzles can be arranged in order to spray the wash items with wash liquor in order to soak them. The dirt is then loosened by the action of the detergent on the laundry.
Der gelöste Schmutz wird dann durch einen Spülvorgang aus dem Waschgut herausgetragen. Der Spülvorgang kann durch in einem weiteren Abschnitt des Umlaufs angeordnete Spüldüsen zum Aufsprühen von Spülwassern auf das Waschgut realisiert werden. Nach der Durchführung der Reinigung des Waschgutes ist es vorteilhaft, einen Schritt zur Vorentfeuchtung des Waschgutes durchzuführen.The loosened dirt is then removed from the laundry by a rinsing process. The rinsing process can be carried out by rinsing nozzles arranged in a further section of the circulation for spraying rinsing water onto the laundry. After the cleaning of the laundry has been carried out, it is advantageous to carry out a step for pre-dehumidifying the laundry.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform dient ein entlang des Umlaufs in dem Gehäuse angeordnetes Rollenpaar zur Vorentfeuchtung des Waschguts. Das Waschgut wird mittels der Fördervorrichtung durch das Rollenpaar hindurchgezogen, sodass das in dem Waschgut befindliche Spülwasser zumindest teilweise herausgepresst wird.In a preferred embodiment, a pair of rollers arranged along the circulation in the housing serves to pre-dehumidify the laundry. The items to be washed are drawn through the pair of rollers by means of the conveying device, so that the washing water in the items to be washed is at least partially pressed out.
Nach einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform erfolgt die Vorentfeuchtung durch Andrücken des Waschguts gegen ein saugfähiges Vlies. Vorzugsweise wird das Waschgut in einem Bereich des Umlaufs mittels einer Rolle gegen das Vlies gedrückt, wobei es gleichzeitig von der Fördervorrichtung weitergezogen wird.According to a further preferred embodiment, the pre-dehumidification is carried out by pressing the laundry against an absorbent fleece. The items to be washed are preferably pressed against the fleece in a region of the circulation by means of a roller, at the same time being drawn on by the conveying device.
Zumindest in einem Bereich des Druckpunkts der Rolle nimmt das Vlies Wasser aus dem Waschgut auf, sodass dieses vorentfeuchtet wird.The fleece absorbs water from the laundry at least in a region of the pressure point of the roll, so that it is pre-dehumidified.
Nach einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform erfolgt die Vorentfeuchtung des Waschgutes durch heiße oder kalte Druckluft. Die Vorentfeuchtung kann dabei sowohl nach dem Ablufttrockner- als auch nach dem Kondensationstrockner-Prinzip erfolgen.According to a further preferred embodiment, the laundry is pre-dehumidified by hot or cold compressed air. The pre-dehumidification can take place according to the exhaust air dryer as well as the condensation dryer principle.
Vorteilhafterweise sind auch die für die Trockenfunktion erforderlichen Elemente, insbesondere die Warmluftdüsen, entlang des von dem Förderband beschriebenen Umlaufs angeordnet, so dass sich durch die Bewegung des Waschguts eine im Mittel gleichmäßige Beaufschlagung des Waschguts mit warmer oder heißer Luft ergibt.Advantageously, the elements required for the drying function, in particular the hot air nozzles, are also arranged along the circuit described by the conveyor belt, so that the movement of the wash items results in an average uniform application of warm or hot air to the wash items.
Zur Realisierung der Glatt- und/oder Bügelfunktion kann beispielsweise über die Aufhängung des Wäschegutes an dem Förderband Druckluft in das Waschgut geführt werden, sodass dieses von innen her "aufgeblasen" wird. Um einen Gegendruck zu erzeugen, kann gleichzeitig das Waschgut von außen mit Druckluft bestrichen werden.To implement the smooth and / or ironing function, compressed air can be fed into the laundry, for example, via the suspension of the laundry on the conveyor belt, so that the laundry is "inflated" from the inside. In order to create a back pressure, the laundry can be coated with compressed air from the outside.
Die Erfindung wird im weiteren mit Bezug auf die Zeichnungen anhand einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform als Beispiel beschrieben. In den Zeichnungen zeigenThe invention is described below with reference to the drawings using a preferred embodiment as an example. Show in the drawings
Fig. 1 einen Querschnitt durch eine Waschmaschine parallel zu einer Ebene des Förderbandes,1 shows a cross section through a washing machine parallel to a plane of the conveyor belt,
Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Waschmaschine mit Bügelfunktion. Die Fig. 1 zeigt eine Waschmaschine 1 , die ein schrankförmiges Gehäuse 2 aufweist. Das Gehäuse 2 kann beispielsweise bis zu 2 m hoch sein. Die übrigen Dimensionen der Waschmaschine 1 entsprechen vorzugsweise denen üblicher Haushaltwaschmaschinen.Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a washing machine with ironing function. 1 shows a washing machine 1 which has a cabinet-shaped housing 2. The housing 2 can be up to 2 m high, for example. The remaining dimensions of the washing machine 1 preferably correspond to those of conventional household washing machines.
In dem Gehäuse 2 befindet sich ein Endlos-Förderband 3, welches über einen nichtge- zeigten Motor der Waschmaschine 1 über ebenso nicht gezeigte Rollen oder Zahnräder angetrieben, umgelenkt und gesteuert wird. Alternativ kann diese Fördervorrichtung beispielsweise auch als Förderkette realisiert werden.In the housing 2 there is an endless conveyor belt 3, which is driven, deflected and controlled by a motor of the washing machine 1, not shown, via rollers or gearwheels, likewise not shown. Alternatively, this conveyor device can also be implemented, for example, as a conveyor chain.
Das Förderband 3 weist Mitnehmer auf, die als Ösen 4 ausgebildet sind. Jede der Ösen 4 dient zur Aufnahme eines Hakens oder eines Clips zur Befestigung von Waschgut an dem Förderband 3. Beispielsweise kann das Waschgut 5 auf einem Kleiderbügel 6 befindlich sein. Der Kleiderbügel 6 greift dann mit seinem Haken in die Öse 4 ein. Auf diese Art und Weise lässt sich das Waschgut 5 ähnlich wie in einem Kleiderschrank auf Bügeln in das Förderband 3 einhängen. Da das Gehäuse schrankförmig ist und der Umlauf im wesentlichen parallel zu einer Gehäusewandung, vorzugsweise zur Gehäuseseitenwand, geführt ist, ist das Einhängen und Entnehmen des Waschgutes sehr erleichert.The conveyor belt 3 has drivers which are designed as eyelets 4. Each of the eyelets 4 serves to receive a hook or a clip for fastening laundry to the conveyor belt 3. For example, the laundry 5 can be located on a clothes hanger 6. The hanger 6 then engages with its hook in the eyelet 4. In this way, the laundry 5 can be hung on the conveyor belt 3 in a manner similar to that in a wardrobe. Since the housing is cupboard-shaped and the circulation is essentially parallel to a housing wall, preferably to the housing side wall, the hanging and removal of the laundry is very easy.
An der Innenseite des Gehäuses 2 befinden sich Sprühdüsen 7 zum Aufsprühen von Wasser auf das Waschgut 5. Ferner sind entlang des Förderbands 3 an der Innenseite des Gehäuses 2 Reinigungsdüsen 8 zum Aufsprühen von Waschlauge auf das Waschgut angeordnet. Unterhalb der Reinigungsdüsen 8 befinden sich Spüldüsen 20 zum Aufsprühen von Spülwasser auf das Waschgut 5, so dass der gelöste Schmutz aus dem Waschgut 5 herausgespült wird.On the inside of the housing 2 there are spray nozzles 7 for spraying water onto the laundry 5. Furthermore, cleaning nozzles 8 for spraying washing liquor onto the laundry are arranged along the conveyor belt 3 on the inside of the housing. Below the cleaning nozzles 8 there are rinsing nozzles 20 for spraying rinsing water onto the items 5 to be washed, so that the loosened dirt is rinsed out of the items 5 to be washed.
Auf der gegenüberliegenden Gehäuseinnenseite des Gehäuses 2 befindet sich einem Bereich des Förderbands 3 ein Warmluftdruckgebläse 9 zum Bestreichen des Waschguts 5 mit warmer oder heißer Luft. Oberhalb des Warmluftdruckgebläses 9 befindet sich ein saugfähiges Vlies 10, welches über Rollen 11 und 12 geführt ist. Zumindest eine der Rollen 11 oder 12 kann angetrieben sein, um das Vlies in seinem dem Förderband 3 unmittelbar zugewandten parallel verlaufenden Bereich im wesentlichen synchron zu einer Umlaufbewegung des Förderbands 3 zu bewegen.On the opposite inside of the housing 2 there is an area of the conveyor belt 3 with a hot air pressure blower 9 for brushing the laundry 5 with warm or hot air. Above the hot air pressure blower 9 there is an absorbent fleece 10 which is guided over rollers 11 and 12. At least one of the rollers 11 or 12 can be driven in order to move the fleece in its parallel region directly facing the conveyor belt 3, essentially synchronously with a circulating movement of the conveyor belt 3.
In dem Gehäuse 2 befindet sich ferner ein Gebläse 13. Das Gebläse 13 kann zum Ansaugen von Luft oder zum Abblasen von Abluft dienen. In der Rückwand des Gehäuses 2 befindet sich ein Wärmetauscher 14, der vorteilhafterweise als Spülbehälter ausgebildet ist. Der Spülbehälter hat also einerseits die Funktion der Speicherung des Wassers für die Spülvorgänge und dient gleichzeitig als Kondensator zur Kondensation des mit der Druckluft aus dem Waschgut 5 aufgenommenen Wassers. Das in dem Spülbehälter befindliche Wasser wird durch den Wärmeaustausch mit dem kondensierenden Dampf vorgeheizt. Dadurch lässt sich die Energieaufnahme der Waschmaschine 1 reduzieren.A blower 13 is also located in the housing 2. The blower 13 can be used to suck in air or to blow off exhaust air. In the rear wall of the housing 2 there is a heat exchanger 14, which is advantageously designed as a rinsing container. On the one hand, the rinsing container has the function of storing the water for the rinsing processes and at the same time serves as a condenser for condensing the water taken up with the compressed air from the laundry 5. The water in the rinsing tank is preheated by the heat exchange with the condensing steam. The energy consumption of the washing machine 1 can thereby be reduced.
Der Wasserzulauf zu dem Wärmetauscher 14 erfolgt über an der Rückwand des Gehäuses 2 verlaufende Kanäle oder über an den Seitenwänden des Gehäuses 2 verlaufende Kanäle. Vor Beginn des Trocknungsvorgangs wird der Wärmetauscher 14 mit Frischwasser gefüllt.The water supply to the heat exchanger 14 takes place via channels running on the rear wall of the housing 2 or via channels running on the side walls of the housing 2. Before the start of the drying process, the heat exchanger 14 is filled with fresh water.
Im unteren Bereich des Gehäuses 2 befindet sich ein Flusensieb 15 in einem Waschlaugensammelbehälter 22, der zum Auffangen von Wasser dient. Unter dem Waschlaugensammelbehälter 22 befindet sich eine Umwälzpumpe 16 zum Benetzen und/oder Besprühen des Waschguts 5 über die Sprühdüsen 7 bzw. die Reinigungsdüsen 8 und eine Ablaufpumpe 17 zum Umpumpen oder zum Abpumpen von Waschlauge über den Schlauch 18.In the lower area of the housing 2 there is a fluff filter 15 in a wash liquor collecting container 22 which serves to collect water. A circulation pump 16 for wetting and / or spraying the laundry 5 via the spray nozzles 7 or the cleaning nozzles 8 and a drain pump 17 for pumping around or for pumping out washing liquor via the hose 18 are located under the wash liquor collecting container 22.
In einem vorderen Bereich des Gehäuses 2 befindet sich unterhalb und/oder oberhalb einer Türöffnung in dem Gehäuse 2 eine Heizung in Form von Heizspiralen. Die Heizspiralen sind in der Fig. 1 nicht gezeigt.In a front area of the housing 2 there is a heater in the form of heating spirals below and / or above a door opening in the housing 2. The heating coils are not shown in FIG. 1.
Zur Vorbereitung des Waschvorgangs wird zunächst das Waschgut 5 in das Förderband 3 gehängt. Handelt es sich bei dem Waschgut 5 beispielsweise um Oberhemden oder Blusen, so ist es vorteilhaft, diese jeweils mit einem Kleiderbügel in eine Öse 4 des Förderbands 3 einzuhängen.To prepare the washing process, the laundry 5 is first hung in the conveyor belt 3. If the items to be washed 5 are, for example, shirts or blouses, it is advantageous to hang them in each case with a clothes hanger in an eyelet 4 of the conveyor belt 3.
Bei anderem Waschgut, welches sich nicht leicht auf einem Kleiderbügel aufhängen lässt - beispielsweise bei Unterwäsche und Socken - ist die Verwendung eines Wäschenetzes vorteilhaft. Ein oder mehrere Teile solchen Waschguts werden in ein Wäschenetz gegeben, welches an einem oberen Ende einen Haken entsprechend dem Haken des in der Fig. 1 gezeigten Kleiderbügels 6 aufweist. Mit seinem Haken kann das Wäschenetz dann wie ein Kleiderbügel 6 in eine Öse 4 in das Förderband 3 eingehängt werden.For other items that are not easy to hang on a hanger - for example underwear and socks - the use of a laundry net is advantageous. One or more parts of such laundry are placed in a laundry net which has a hook at an upper end corresponding to the hook of the clothes hanger 6 shown in FIG. 1. With its hook, the laundry net can then be hung into the conveyor belt 3 like a hanger 6 in an eyelet 4.
Das Waschmittel wird über eine Waschmittelzugabe in den Waschlaugensammelbehälter 22 gegeben. Dies kann über eine Vorrats- und Dosierbehälterkombination nach dem Prinzip einer Einspülschale folgen. Nach Starten des Waschprogramms löst sich das Waschmittel im Wasserbad auf und wird zu gegebener Zeit über die Umwälzpumpe 16 zu den Reinigungsdüsen 8 geführt.The detergent is added to the detergent solution container 22 via a detergent addition. This can follow via a storage and dosing container combination according to the principle of a induction bowl. After starting the washing program, the detergent dissolves in the water bath and is led to the cleaning nozzles 8 at the appropriate time via the circulation pump 16.
Zur Durchführung eines Waschprogramms wird das Förderband 3 in einem ersten Schritt in eine umlaufende Bewegung versetzt und zwar entsprechend der durch die Pfeile 19 gezeigten Bewegungsrichtung. Die Umlaufgeschwindigkeit des Förderbands 3 und damit des durch das Förderband 3 transportierten Waschgut 5 entspricht der jeweils erforderlichen Wasch-Prozess-Geschwindigkeit.In order to carry out a washing program, the conveyor belt 3 is set in a circumferential movement in a first step, in accordance with the direction of movement shown by the arrows 19. The rotational speed of the conveyor belt 3 and thus of the laundry 5 transported by the conveyor belt 3 corresponds to the washing process speed required in each case.
Die Sprühdüsen 7 benetzen das vorbeilaufende Wäschegut 5, um es zu befeuchten, und so die Waschmittelaufnahme in das Waschgut 5 zu beschleunigen.The spray nozzles 7 wet the passing laundry 5 in order to moisten it and thus accelerate the absorption of detergent into the laundry 5.
In einem zweiten Schritt passiert das Waschgut die Reinigungsdüsen 8, durch die Waschlauge auf das Waschgut 5 aufgesprüht wird. Die Waschlauge durchtränkt das Waschgut 5 und löst so den Schmutz.In a second step, the items to be washed pass the cleaning nozzles 8, through which wash liquor is sprayed onto the items to be washed 5. The wash liquor soaks the laundry 5 and so loosens the dirt.
In einem dritten Schritt wird Frischwasser aus den Spüldüsen 20 auf das vorbeilaufende Wäschegut 5 gesprüht, um den Schmutz und die Waschlauge abzutransportieren.In a third step, fresh water is sprayed from the rinsing nozzles 20 onto the laundry 5 passing by in order to remove the dirt and the wash liquor.
Mittels in dem Gehäuse 2 angebrachter Sensoren kann der Reinigungserfolg des Waschguts 5 überprüft bzw. die Trübung der Waschlauge gemessen und gegebenenfalls ausgewertet werden. Wenn der Reinigungsgrad nicht zufriedenstellend ist, so können die o.g. Schritte so oft wie nötig wiederholt werden.By means of sensors mounted in the housing 2, the cleaning success of the items 5 to be cleaned can be checked or the turbidity of the washing liquor measured and, if necessary, evaluated. If the degree of cleaning is not satisfactory, the above Repeat steps as many times as necessary.
Die Waschlauge bzw. das Spülwasser tropft von dem feuchten Wäschegut 5 in den Waschlaugensammelbehälter 22 und wird von dort in einem Kreislauf zu den Reinigungsdüsen 8 geführt bzw. über die Ablaufpumpe 17 abgepumpt. Prinzipbedingt ist es bei der Waschmaschine 1 nicht erforderlich, dass das Waschgut 5 in die in dem Waschlaugensammelbehälter 22 befindliche Waschlauge 23 eingebracht wird; vielmehr erfolgt das Aufbringen von Waschlauge auf das Waschgut 5 in dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel allein über die Reinigungsdüsen 8.The wash liquor or the rinse water drips from the damp laundry 5 into the wash liquor collecting container 22 and is fed from there in a circuit to the cleaning nozzles 8 or pumped out via the drain pump 17. In principle, in the washing machine 1 it is not necessary for the laundry 5 to be introduced into the washing liquor 23 located in the washing liquor collecting container 22; rather, washing solution is applied to the laundry 5 in the exemplary embodiment shown solely via the cleaning nozzles 8.
Für einen verbesserten Wasseraustausch kann das Waschgut 5 gegen eine Anlage gebracht werden. Ferner kann der Prozess des Wasseraustausches bzw. der Wasserabgabe unter Zuhilfenahme von Rollenpaaren intensiviert und beschleunigt werden.For an improved water exchange, the laundry 5 can be brought against a system. Furthermore, the process of water exchange or water delivery can be intensified and accelerated with the help of pairs of rollers.
Nach der Beendigung der Nassphase, in der die Wäsche gewaschen wird, folgt die Trockenphase. Nach Abschaltung der Frischwasserzufuhr zu den Spüldüsen 20 wird für den Trockenprozess trockene, aufgeheizte Pressluft über einen Kompressor oder das Geblä- se 13 an das Waschgut geführt. Durch eine zusätzliche Umlauf- oder Hin- und Herbewegung des Waschgutes 5 durch das Förderband 3 kann die Trocknungszeit durch den damit verbundenen intensiven Luftaustausch mit der in dem Gehäuse 2 befindlichen Luft verkürzt werden.After the wet phase in which the laundry is washed, the dry phase follows. After the fresh water supply to the flushing nozzles 20 has been switched off, dry, heated compressed air is dried for the drying process by means of a compressor or the blower. se 13 led to the laundry. Through an additional circulation or back and forth movement of the laundry 5 through the conveyor belt 3, the drying time can be shortened by the associated intensive air exchange with the air in the housing 2.
Vor der eigentlichen Trocknung des Waschguts 5 wird vorteilhafterweise eine Vorentfeuchtung des Waschguts 5 durchgeführt.Before the laundry 5 is actually dried, the laundry 5 is advantageously pre-dehumidified.
In einer ersten in der Fig.1 nicht gezeigten Ausführungsform fährt dazu ein Rollenpaar durch Abstandssensoren elektronisch gesteuert beidseitig gegen das mit dem Förderband 3 bewegte Wäschegut 5, so dass das Waschgut 5 durch das Rollenpaar durchgezogen wird. Durch den Anpressdruck des Rollenpaars auf das dazwischen befindliche Waschgut 5 wird Wasser aus dem Waschgut 5 herausgedrückt und tropft in den Waschlaugensammelbehälter 22 zurück. Statt eines Rollenpaars kann auch eine Rollenkette vorgesehen sein, so dass das Waschgut 5 anstelle durch das Rollenpaar durch eine beidseitig des Waschguts 5 angeordnete Rollenkette hindurchgezogen wird.In a first embodiment, not shown in FIG. 1, a pair of rollers is electronically controlled by distance sensors on both sides against the laundry 5 moved with the conveyor belt 3, so that the laundry 5 is pulled through the pair of rollers. Due to the pressure of the pair of rollers on the laundry 5 in between, water is pressed out of the laundry 5 and drips back into the washing liquor container 22. Instead of a pair of rollers, a roller chain can also be provided, so that the laundry 5 is pulled through a roller chain arranged on both sides of the laundry 5 instead of through the pair of rollers.
Bei der in der Fig. 1 gezeigten bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird das Waschgut 5, sobald es den Bereich des Vlies 10 erreicht hat, mittels einer Rolle 24 gegen das Vlies 10 gedrückt. Dazu fährt die Rolle 24 in Pfeilrichtung des Pfeils 25, um das Waschgut 5 gegen das Vlies zu drücken. Dort wo die Rolle 24 auf das Waschgut 5 trifft, wird auf das Waschgut 5 gegen das Vlies 10 ein Anpressdruck ausgeübt, so dass das in dem Waschgut 5 befindliche Wasser an dieser Stelle zumindest teilweise von dem Vlies 10 aufgesogen wird. Gleichzeitig bewegt das Förderband das betreffende Wäschegut 5 endlang der Bewegungsdichtung des Pfeils 19 weiter, so dass sich der Bereich, in dem die Rolle 24 auf das Waschgut 5 trifft, ebenfalls verändert.In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the laundry 5 is pressed against the fleece 10 by means of a roller 24 as soon as it has reached the area of the fleece 10. For this purpose, the roller 24 moves in the direction of the arrow 25 in order to press the laundry 5 against the fleece. Where the roller 24 meets the laundry 5, a pressure is exerted on the laundry 5 against the fleece 10, so that the water in the laundry 5 is at least partially absorbed by the fleece 10 at this point. At the same time, the conveyor belt continues to move the laundry 5 in question along the movement seal of the arrow 19, so that the area in which the roller 24 meets the laundry 5 also changes.
Parallel zu der Bewegung des Förderbands 3 und des entsprechenden Waschguts 5 bewegt sich auch das über die Rollen 11 und 12 geführte Vlies 10 weiter. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass dort, wo das Waschgut 5 mittels der Rolle 24 gegen das Vlies 10 gedrückt wird, ein noch trockner und damit saugfähiger Bereich des Vlies 10 vorhanden ist. Das in dem Vlies aufgesogene Wasser kann beispielsweise über ein weiteres nicht gezeigtes Rollenpaar beim Rücklauf des vom Wasser durchtränkten Vlies an der dem Gehäuse 2 unmittelbar zugewandten Seite herausgepresst werden.Parallel to the movement of the conveyor belt 3 and the corresponding laundry 5, the fleece 10 guided over the rollers 11 and 12 also moves on. This has the advantage that, where the laundry 5 is pressed against the fleece 10 by means of the roller 24, there is a region of the fleece 10 that is even drier and thus more absorbent. The water absorbed in the fleece can be pressed out, for example, via a further pair of rollers (not shown) when the fleece soaked in water returns on the side directly facing the housing 2.
Nach einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform kann die Vorentfeuchtung mittels trockener Druckluft, die direkt auf die Wäsche gegeben wird, erfolgen. Über das Warmluft- druckgebläse wird die trockene Luft gleichmäßig verteilt auf das Waschgut aufgebracht. Zusätzlich kann das Waschgut während des Aufbringens der Druckluft z.B. zwischen in der Fig. 1 nicht gezeigten Gittern fixiert werden. Vorteilhafterweise erfolgt die Druckluftzugabe prozessgesteuert in Teilschritten.According to a further preferred embodiment, the pre-dehumidification can be carried out by means of dry compressed air which is applied directly to the laundry. About the warm air The dry air is applied evenly to the items to be washed by pressure blowers. In addition, the items to be washed can be fixed during the application of the compressed air, for example between grids not shown in FIG. 1. The compressed air is advantageously process-controlled in sub-steps.
Die genannten Schritte können in Kombination oder nacheinander - auch wiederholt - erfolgen, um einen optimalen Reinigungseffekt zu erzielen.The steps mentioned can be carried out in combination or in succession - also repeatedly - in order to achieve an optimal cleaning effect.
Die Fig. 2 zeigt eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Waschmaschine. Für der Ausführungsform der Fig. 2 entsprechende Elemente der Fig. 1 werden die gleichen Bezugszeichen wie in der Fig. 1 verwendet.2 shows a further preferred embodiment of the washing machine according to the invention. For the embodiment of FIG. 2 corresponding elements of FIG. 1, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 are used.
Die Fig. 2 zeigt eine Waschmaschine 2 mit Glatt- und Bügelfunktion. Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel schließt sich an die Wasch- und Trockenphasen eine Glatt- und/oder Bügelphase an.Fig. 2 shows a washing machine 2 with smooth and ironing function. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the washing and drying phases are followed by a smooth and / or ironing phase.
Das Förderband 3 ist zweiteilig ausgebildet. Nur der hintere Teil des Förderbandes 3 ist in der Fig. 2 dargestellt. Zwischen den beiden Teilen des Förderbandes 3 befinden sich Träger 26, auf die Waschgut 5 aufgehängt werden kann. Die Träger 26 sind innen hohl zur Leitung von Druckluft ausgebildet. Über einen Kompressor kann heiße Luft über die Träger 26 in das an den Trägern 26 aufgehängte Waschgut 5 eingeblasen werden.The conveyor belt 3 is formed in two parts. Only the rear part of the conveyor belt 3 is shown in FIG. 2. Between the two parts of the conveyor belt 3 there are carriers 26 onto which items 5 can be hung. The carriers 26 are hollow on the inside for guiding compressed air. Via a compressor, hot air can be blown into the laundry 5 suspended from the carriers 26 via the carriers 26.
Entlang einer Innenseite des Gehäuses 2 sind Warmluftdruckgebläse 9 angeordnet. Zur Realisierung der Glatt- und/oder Bügelfunktion wird über die Träger 26 in das Waschgut 5 heiße Luft eingeblasen, so dass das Waschgut 5 an dessen Innenseite mit dem Druck heißer Luft beaufschlagt wird. Gleichzeitig wird das Waschgut durch die Bewegung des Förderbands 3 in Richtung des Pfeils 19 an den Warmluftdruckgebläsen 9 vorbeibewegt, so dass das Waschgut 5 auch von außen mit Luftdruck beaufschlagt wird, so dass ein Gegendruck entsteht. Hierdurch resultiert der gewünschte Glatt- und Bügeleffekt.Warm air pressure blowers 9 are arranged along an inside of the housing 2. To implement the smoothing and / or ironing function, hot air is blown into the laundry 5 via the carrier 26, so that the laundry 5 is subjected to the pressure of hot air on the inside thereof. At the same time, the laundry is moved past the warm air pressure blowers 9 by the movement of the conveyor belt 3 in the direction of the arrow 19, so that the laundry 5 is also subjected to air pressure from the outside, so that a counterpressure arises. This results in the desired smooth and ironing effect.
Nach Abschluss des Glatt- und Bügelvorgangs befindet sich das Waschgut 5 in gebrauchsfertiger Position. Es kann maschinell durch einen Automaten aus der Waschmaschine 1 in einen Kleider- oder Wäscheschrank umgeräumt werden. After completion of the smoothing and ironing process, the laundry 5 is in the ready-to-use position. It can be rearranged mechanically by a machine from the washing machine 1 into a wardrobe or linen cupboard.

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1. Waschmaschine mit einem Gehäuse, Mitteln zur Bewegung von Waschgut und einem Gebläse, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel zur Bewegung als Fördervorrichtung (3) zur Bewegung von Waschgut (5) in einem Umlauf innerhalb des Gehäuses (2) ausgebildet sind.1. Washing machine with a housing, means for moving laundry and a blower, characterized in that the means for movement as a conveyor (3) for moving laundry (5) are designed in one circulation within the housing (2).
2. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse schrankförmig ist und der Umlauf im wesentlichen parallel zu einer Gehäusewandung, vorzugsweise zur Gehäuseseitenwand, geführt ist.2. Washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is cabinet-shaped and the circulation is guided substantially parallel to a housing wall, preferably to the housing side wall.
3. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Fördervorrichtung als Förderband (3) oder Förderkette ausgebildet ist.3. Washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the conveyor device is designed as a conveyor belt (3) or conveyor chain.
4. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 1 , 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Fördervorrichtung entlang des Umlaufs verteilte Mitnehmer zur Aufnahme von Waschgut aufweist und die Mitnehmer beispielsweise zur Aufnahme eines Hakens oder einer Klemmvorrichtung eines Wäsche- oder Kleiderbügels oder eines Wäschenetzes ausgebildet sind.4. Washing machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the conveying device has drivers distributed along the circulation for receiving laundry and the drivers are designed, for example, to receive a hook or a clamping device of a laundry or clothes hanger or a laundry net.
5. Waschmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Fördervorrichtung das Waschgut je nach dem durchzuführenden Bearbeitungsvorgang stationär hält, in einen Umlauf konstanter Geschwindigkeit bringt oder eine Hin- und Herbewegung ausführt.5. Washing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conveying device holds the laundry, depending on the processing operation to be carried out, brings it into a constant-speed cycle or executes a reciprocating movement.
6. Waschmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in einem Bereich des Umlaufs Mittel (10, 11 , 12, 24) zum Vorentfeuchten des Waschguts angeordnet sind.6. Washing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means (10, 11, 12, 24) for pre-dehumidifying the laundry are arranged in a region of the circulation.
7. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel zum Vorentfeuchten ein Rollenpaar zum Hindurchziehen von Waschgut aufweisen. 7. Washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that the means for pre-dehumidifying have a pair of rollers for pulling laundry.
8. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel zum Vorentfeuchten zumindest eine Rolle (24) zum Andrücken des Waschguts gegen ein saugfähiges Fliess (10) aufweisen, und das Fliess vorzugsweise zumindest während des Andrückens im wesentlichen parallel zur Bewegung des betreffenden Waschguts geführt wird.8. Washing machine according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the means for pre-dehumidifying have at least one roller (24) for pressing the laundry against an absorbent flow (10), and the flow preferably at least during the pressing substantially parallel to the movement of the relevant laundry is performed.
9. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 6, 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel zum Vorentfeuchten Mittel (9, 13) zur Aufbringung von Druckluft auf das Waschgut aufweisen und das Waschgut vorzugsweise während des Aufbringens der Druckluft z.B. an einem Gitter fixiert ist.9. Washing machine according to claim 6, 7 or 8, characterized in that the means for pre-dehumidifying means (9, 13) for applying compressed air to the laundry and the laundry preferably during the application of compressed air e.g. is fixed to a grid.
10. Waschmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an dem Gehäuse (2) der Waschmaschine ein Spülwasserbehälter als Wärmetauscher (14) vorgesehen ist, und der Spülwasserbehälter vorzugsweise durch eine doppelwandige Gehäusewand, vorzugsweise eine doppelwandige Gehäuserückwand, in dem Gehäuse (2) ausgebildet ist.10. Washing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a washing water tank is provided as a heat exchanger (14) on the housing (2) of the washing machine, and the washing water tank preferably by a double-walled housing wall, preferably a double-walled rear housing wall, in the housing (2nd ) is trained.
11. Waschmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Waschmaschine eine integrierte Glatt- und/oder Bügelvorrichtung aufweist.11. Washing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the washing machine has an integrated smoothing and / or ironing device.
12. Waschmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Fördervorrichtung Träger (26) für das Waschgut angeordnet sind, über die heiße Luft in das Waschgut leitbar ist. 12. Washing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the conveyor device carrier (26) for the laundry are arranged, via which hot air can be conducted into the laundry.
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