EP1377706A1 - Machine in the form of a washing machine or a dishwasher having a tube holding device integrated into the compartment for introducing the treatment agent - Google Patents

Machine in the form of a washing machine or a dishwasher having a tube holding device integrated into the compartment for introducing the treatment agent

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EP1377706A1
EP1377706A1 EP02727447A EP02727447A EP1377706A1 EP 1377706 A1 EP1377706 A1 EP 1377706A1 EP 02727447 A EP02727447 A EP 02727447A EP 02727447 A EP02727447 A EP 02727447A EP 1377706 A1 EP1377706 A1 EP 1377706A1
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hose
induction
machine
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Horst Wiemer
Edwin Bolduan
Hans GÜNTER-FELSKE
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BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
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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
    • 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
    • D06F39/028—Arrangements for selectively supplying water to detergent compartments

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  • the invention relates to a machine in the form of a laundry washing machine or dishwasher with a dispenser for washing laundry or dishwashing detergent into a laundry or dishwashing room of the machine, the dispenser box having at least one hose connection in the form of a connecting piece or a connection opening for attaching a flexible hose each has and at least one hose holder is provided for fastening the at least one flexible hose, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention relates to a machine in the form of a laundry washing machine or dishwasher with a dispenser for washing laundry or dishwashing agents into a laundry or dishwashing room of the machine, the dispenser box having at least one hose connection in the form of a connecting piece or a connection opening for connecting one each has flexible hose and at least one hose holder is provided for attaching the at least one flexible hose.
  • a machine in the form of a washing machine or a dishwasher which contains a detergent dispenser drawer (can) which has a drain socket on its base.
  • An end section of a drain hose designed as a sleeve is attached to the connecting piece.
  • the cuff is clamped onto the connector using a hose clamp.
  • the hose clamp carries a hook with which an inlet hose for the detergent dispenser drawer can be fixed in its position.
  • the water inlet to which the inlet hose for the supply of water to the induction box is connected is so far away from the hook that the inlet hose can be moved in the transverse direction relative to the induction box and can bump and rub against the induction box or other machine parts , Furthermore, space is required in the machine along the induction box for laying the inlet hose from the lower end of the box to the inlet connection opening normally located at the upper end of the box. Furthermore, it is known to produce inlet hoses for a washing-in box of a washing machine in the form of relatively rigid molded parts made of rubber, so that the inlet hoses maintain their position and shape even without a holding device and are mounted by plugging onto a connecting piece of the washing-up box.
  • Hoses in the form of rigid molded parts are expensive to manufacture and difficult to install.
  • the rigid shape of the hoses is necessary so that they do not hit and / or rub against vibrating machine parts (e.g. washing drum, suds container) on these or other parts of the machine.
  • induction box is used to represent all possible types of induction devices, for example induction cans, induction bowls, induction drawers or induction containers.
  • a dispenser box with two hose connections for the supply of water into the dispenser box is known, which are arranged at an angle to one another, so that their water jet central axes intersect in the dispenser box and are directed into two different outer dispenser compartments at the crossing point , to either introduce water into one or the other of the two outer induction chambers or to direct the water from both hose connections into a central induction chamber located between the two outer induction chambers, the two water jets crossing each other and thereby mutually in shape deflect a resulting jet into the middle induction chamber.
  • the new invention can also be used in particular for such a dispenser case.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an embodiment by means of which the number of components, the production and the assembly costs are reduced and the assembly reliability is improved. It should also be avoided that the flexible hoses can hit or rub against adjacent machine parts in the transverse direction of the hose. This object is achieved according to the invention by the characterizing features of claim 1.
  • the object is achieved in that the at least one hose holder is integrated into a part of the induction box and close to the at least one hose connector. Finally arranged and is designed to hold there the hose assigned to him position-oriented and shape-oriented relative to this hose connection.
  • the invention results in a component reduction, cost reduction, simplification of assembly and improvement in assembly safety.
  • the invention provides particularly good fastening and hose fixing in the area of the movable section of the hoses.
  • the hoses are kept in a position-oriented and shape-oriented manner permanently, reliably and reliably near the induction box.
  • the assembly of the hoses is simple, quick and also "blind", i. H. Can be carried out manually without tools without being directly visible, without confusing the hoses at the connection openings.
  • the hoses cannot swing against the machine direction or against other machine parts or against the induction bowl, and they cannot hit or rub against them.
  • the invention is particularly advantageously applicable to flexible hoses which are connected to water inlet hose connections of a dispenser drawer.
  • the invention can also be used for connecting flexible hoses to water drain hose connections of the dispenser drawer.
  • the hose holder and a dispenser case part together consist of an integral body.
  • the one-piece body is preferably made of plastic. It can contain reinforcing material such as glass fibers or other fibers or a fiber mat or the like.
  • the expression "in one piece” means that the individual sections of the body are not individual, interconnected parts, but are made homogeneously from the same material which extends continuously through all body sections.
  • the dispenser box is preferably manufactured in an injection molding process together with the hose holder.
  • At least one of the two parts “hose holder” or the “induction box part” holding it is made of plastic by the injection molding process and thereby molded onto the other part in question.
  • this requires the separate production of the two parts “hose holder” and “induction box part”, the plastic being injection molded onto the other part in question during the production of the last part produced and thereby connecting these two parts to one another, but this also has the advantage that that she together form a unit that can be inserted into the machine so that the parts in the machine do not need to be assembled separately.
  • the part of the induction box which is provided with the hose holder, preferably also has the hose connection to which the hose can be plugged (connector) or plugged (connection opening).
  • the part provided with the hoses can be separated from the other induction box part without being hindered by the hoses.
  • the induction box part which is provided with the hose holder, can preferably be a cover of the induction box. As a result, water can be easily metered from above into the induction compartments of an induction bowl.
  • one-piece clamping jaws are formed on the hose holder, between which the hose or hoses can be inserted transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hose and can thus be clamped or latched. This considerably simplifies the assembly of the hoses.
  • the jaws can be the side walls of a groove formed in the tube holder.
  • the clamping jaws can extend away from a base part of the hose holder.
  • the invention makes it possible to keep one or more hoses straight in the hose longitudinal direction or curved in any way in an arcuate course.
  • the hose holder can be designed to hold one, two, three or more flexible hoses for a corresponding number of hose connections of the induction box.
  • FIG. 1 is a top view of parts of a laundry washing machine according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of parts of a laundry washing machine according to another embodiment of the invention
  • 3 shows a cross section along the section line III-III in FIG. 1
  • FIG. 4 shows a cross section similar to FIG. 3 of a further embodiment according to the invention
  • FIG. 5 shows a cross section similar to FIG. 3 of a third embodiment according to the invention
  • Fig. 6 is a top view of parts of a laundry washing machine according to a third embodiment according to the invention.
  • Fig. 1 shows a top view, partly broken away, of a dispenser box 2 for washing laundry treatment agent into a washing machine washing tub, not shown.
  • the dispenser case 2 has at least one dispenser chamber 4, 6, 8 for receiving laundry treatment agent, which is rinsed therefrom by means of water into the tub.
  • a detergent chamber 4 is shown on the left, a fabric softener chamber 6 in the middle and a bleach chamber 8 (eg for chlorine bleach) on the right, which are formed in a induction bowl 10.
  • the induction bowl 10 can be arranged in a lower box part or itself form a lower box part.
  • the induction chambers 4, 6 and 8 can be closed by an upper part 12.
  • At least one hose connection in the form of a connecting piece or a connection bore on the induction box 2 is provided, to which a flexible hose can be connected.
  • two connecting pieces 14 and 16 are shown, which can be a one-piece part or a one-piece section of the induction bowl 10 or a box lower part and, in the preferred embodiment shown, are a one-piece part or a one-piece section of the upper part 12.
  • the term "one-piece” means "together a one-piece body without interruptions or connecting means".
  • the connecting pieces 14 and 16 are arranged obliquely to one another, so that their central axes and thus also the central axes of their water jets 14-1 and 16-1 intersect in the washing-up box 2 and are directed into two different washing-up chambers after the crossing point 20, namely the left water jet 14-1 of the left connecting piece 14 into the right induction chamber or bleach chamber 8 and the right water jet 16-1 of the right connection piece 16 into the left induction chamber or detergent chamber 4.
  • the one or the other can alternatively be used for the 4 or 8 water can be introduced into both outer induction chambers.
  • both water jets 14-1 and 16-1 turned on at the same time they form a resultant water jet at the crossing point 20, which is aimed in the middle detergent dispenser or softener detergent dispenser 6.
  • the two connecting pieces 14 and 16 are each connected by a flexible hose 20 or 22 to the connecting piece 24 or 26 of a solenoid valve 28 or 30, which are controlled by the control device of the washing machine and are thus opened or closed depending on the laundry treatment programs ,
  • the inlet side of the solenoid valves 28 and 30 can be connected to a fresh water line 32.
  • a hose holder 34 for holding the flexible hoses 20 and 22 in a positionally and shape-oriented manner in the vicinity of the connecting pieces 14 and 16 of the dispenser box 2 is formed by an extension of the material with which the upper part 12 and its connecting pieces 14 and 16 are also formed, so that the upper part 12, the connecting piece 14 and 16 and the hose holder 34 together are an integral part.
  • the hose holder 34 could also be an integral part of the induction bowl 10 or a lower box part.
  • the hose holder 34 and consequently also the upper part 12, which forms an integral body with it, and the connecting pieces 14 and 16 are preferably made of plastic.
  • the plastic can by reinforcing material such as fibers, e.g. B. glass fibers, or fiber mats or the like, which are integrated in the plastic.
  • position-oriented means that the hose holder holds the flexible hoses 20 and 22 in a specific position relative to the connection stubs 14 and 16.
  • shape-oriented means that the hose holder 34 holds the hoses 20 and 22 in a predetermined shape transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hose and in particular prevents undesired transverse movements of the flexible hoses 20 and 22, so that the hoses in the event of machine vibrations (vibrations of the washing drum and thus also of the tub) ) do not hit or rub against adjacent machine parts such as a tub or the dispenser drawer 2.
  • the hose holder 34 can be designed in such a way that one and / or the other flexible hose 20 or 22 held by it is held in a straight line or in an arcuate shape in the longitudinal direction of the hose.
  • the hose holder 34 preferably has clamping jaws, between which at least one hose 20 or 22 can be inserted transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hose and can therefore be clamped and / or latched depending on the type of clamping jaws.
  • the jaws 20-1 for one tube 20 and the jaws 22-1 for the other tube 22 are preferably integral parts of the Hose holder 34 and integrally formed on this during the manufacture of the hose holder and the upper part 12.
  • the hose in question is held in a correspondingly arcuate manner in the longitudinal direction of the hose, as is the case, for. B. for the hose 22 shown on the right and its jaws 22-1 in Fig. 1 is shown.
  • the clamping jaws can be designed to hold one hose or two or more hoses.
  • the hoses 20 and 22 can extend approximately in the longitudinal direction of the induction chambers 4, 6 and 8 from the induction box 2 or can be guided away from the induction box 2 transversely to the longitudinal direction of the induction chambers 4, 6 and 8, as shown for example in FIG. 2 ,
  • FIG. 2 also shows the possibility of supplying hot water 38 or another liquid to one of the induction chambers 4, 6 or 8, for example the induction chamber 4, instead of cold fresh water via a third flexible hose 40, which on the one hand is connected to the connecting piece 42 of the induction box 2, preferably also of the upper part 12, and on the other hand is connected to a connecting piece 44 of a third solenoid valve 46, which can be controlled by the control device of the washing machine, not shown.
  • the third flexible hose 40 is also held by the hose holder 34 in a predetermined position and shape relative to the connecting piece 42 of the dispenser box 2, preferably also by means of clamping jaws 40-1 of the hose holder 34.
  • the clamping jaws can be formed in various ways. Examples of the embodiment of Fig.
  • the clamping jaws 20-1 and 22-1 represent brackets extending from the base part 34-1 of the hose holder 34 and extending around the same side and encompassing the flexible hose 20 and 22, respectively.
  • the jaws 20-1 and 22-1 from side walls of grooves 20-2 and 22-2, respectively, which are formed in the tube holder 34.
  • the clamping jaws 20-1 and 22-1 are the side walls of troughs of wave-shaped sections of the hose holder 34.
  • the hose holder 34 is not an integral part of the induction box 2, for example the upper part 12, but an additional part made of plastic or sheet metal, which is encapsulated by the material of the relevant induction box part, in the present case the upper part 12, by what a material projection 50 of the upper part 12 is shown in FIG. 6.
  • the upper part 12 and its projection 50 are made of plastic, and together they form an integral body.
  • the hose holder 34 is made of plastic, the upper part 12 can also be molded onto it, instead of the other way around. In both cases they are integrated and inseparably linked. If rubber is used instead of plastic, the upper part 12 can also be connected to the hose holder 34 by vulcanization.
  • rubber can be used instead of plastic.
  • a significant advantage of all the embodiments is that the hose holder 34 is an inseparable part of the induction box 2 and is connected to the induction box already during production. A subsequent attachment of the hose holder 34 in tight spaces in the washing machine is avoided.
  • a further advantage is the design of the hose holder 34 with clamping jaws, since this considerably simplifies the assembly of the hoses. At the same time there is a permanent and reliable positioning of the flexible hoses 20 and 22 or 40, so that they do not move in the transverse direction of the hose and can bump or rub against other machine parts.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a machine in the form of a washing machine or a dishwasher having a compartment (2) for introducing the treatment agent. Said compartment (2) has an integrated tube holding device (34) in which flexible tubes (20, 22) can be inserted, and held so that they do not change position or form, in such a way that said tubes (20, 22) cannot move transversally in relation to the longitudinal direction thereof.

Description

MASCHINE IN FORM EINER WÄSCHE-WASHMASCHINE ODER GESCHIRRSPULMASCHINE MIT SCHLAUCHHALTER INTEGRIERT IN DEN EINSPÜLKASTEN MACHINE IN THE FORM OF A LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE OR DISHWASHER WITH TUBE HOLDER INTEGRATED IN THE WASTE BOX
Die Erfindung betrifft Maschine in Form einer Wäsche-Waschmaschine oder Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Einspülkasten zum Einspülen von Wäschebehandlungsmittel oder Geschirrbehandlungsmittel in einen Wäsche- oder Geschirrbehandlungsraum der Maschine, wobei der Einspülkasten mindestens einen Schlauchanschluß in Form eines Anschlußstutzens oder einer Anschlußöffnung zum Anstecken von je einem flexiblen Schlauch aufweist und mindestens ein Schlauchhalter zum Befestigen des mindestens einen flexiblen Schlauches vorgesehen ist, gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a machine in the form of a laundry washing machine or dishwasher with a dispenser for washing laundry or dishwashing detergent into a laundry or dishwashing room of the machine, the dispenser box having at least one hose connection in the form of a connecting piece or a connection opening for attaching a flexible hose each has and at least one hose holder is provided for fastening the at least one flexible hose, according to the preamble of claim 1.
Demgemäß betrifft die Erfindung eine Maschine in Form einer Wäsche-Waschmaschine oder Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Einspülkasten zum Einspülen von Wäschebehandlungsmittel oder Geschirrbehandlungsmittel in einen Wäsche- oder Geschirrbehandlungsraum der Maschine, wobei der Einspülkasten mindestens einen Schlauchanschluß in Form eines Anschlußstutzens oder einer Anschlußöffnung zum Anstecken von je einem flexiblen Schlauch aufweist und mindestens ein Schlauchhalter zum Befestigen des mindestens einen flexiblen Schlauches vorgesehen ist.Accordingly, the invention relates to a machine in the form of a laundry washing machine or dishwasher with a dispenser for washing laundry or dishwashing agents into a laundry or dishwashing room of the machine, the dispenser box having at least one hose connection in the form of a connecting piece or a connection opening for connecting one each has flexible hose and at least one hose holder is provided for attaching the at least one flexible hose.
Aus der DE 83 19 949 U1 ist eine Maschine in Form einer Waschmaschine oder einer Geschirrspülmaschine bekannt, die einen Waschmitteleinspülkasten (Dose) enthält, der an seinem Boden einen Ablaufstutzen aufweist. Auf den Stutzen ist ein als Manschette ausgebildeter Endabschnitt eines Ablaufschlauches aufgesteckt. Die Manschette ist mittels einer Schlauchschelle auf dem Stutzen festgeklemmt. Die Schlauchschelle trägt einen Haken, mit welchem ein Zulaufschlauch für den Waschmitteleinspülkasten in seiner Lage fixierbar ist. Die bekannte Anordnung hat den Nachteil, dass sie viele Einzelteile benötigt. Der Wassereinlaß, an den der Zulaufschlauch für die Zufuhr von Wasser in den Einspülkasten angeschlossen ist, hat eine so große Entfernung von dem Haken, dass der Zulaufschlauch dazwischen relativ zum Einspülkasten in Querrichtung bewegbar ist und an dem Einspülkasten oder an anderen Maschinenteilen anstoßen und scheuern kann. Ferner wird in der Maschine entlang des Einspülkastens Raum benötigt zur Verlegung des Zulaufschlauches vom unteren Kastenende zu der normalerweise am oberen Kastenende gelegenen Einlass-Anschlussöffnung. Ferner ist es bekannt, Zulaufschläuche für einen Einspülkasten einer Waschmaschine in Form von relativ steifen Formteilen aus Gummi herzustellen, damit die Zulaufschläuche auch ohne eine Haltevorrichtung ihre Lage und Form beibehalten und durch Aufstecken auf einen Anschlussstutzen des Einspülkastens montiert werden. Schläuche in Form von steifen Formteilen sind teuer in der Herstellung und schwer zu installieren. Die steife Form der Schläuche ist erforderlich, damit sie bei Schwingungen von Maschinenteilen (z. B. Wäschetrommel, Laugenbehälter) nicht an diesen oder an anderen Teilen der Maschine anschlagen und/oder scheuern.From DE 83 19 949 U1 a machine in the form of a washing machine or a dishwasher is known which contains a detergent dispenser drawer (can) which has a drain socket on its base. An end section of a drain hose designed as a sleeve is attached to the connecting piece. The cuff is clamped onto the connector using a hose clamp. The hose clamp carries a hook with which an inlet hose for the detergent dispenser drawer can be fixed in its position. The known arrangement has the disadvantage that it requires many individual parts. The water inlet to which the inlet hose for the supply of water to the induction box is connected is so far away from the hook that the inlet hose can be moved in the transverse direction relative to the induction box and can bump and rub against the induction box or other machine parts , Furthermore, space is required in the machine along the induction box for laying the inlet hose from the lower end of the box to the inlet connection opening normally located at the upper end of the box. Furthermore, it is known to produce inlet hoses for a washing-in box of a washing machine in the form of relatively rigid molded parts made of rubber, so that the inlet hoses maintain their position and shape even without a holding device and are mounted by plugging onto a connecting piece of the washing-up box. Hoses in the form of rigid molded parts are expensive to manufacture and difficult to install. The rigid shape of the hoses is necessary so that they do not hit and / or rub against vibrating machine parts (e.g. washing drum, suds container) on these or other parts of the machine.
Die Verwendung von Halteelementen zur Befestigung der Schläuche in der Maschine ist teuer in der Herstellung, im Vertrieb und in der Lagerhaltung und erfordert aufwendige Montagearbeit und Montageraum in der Maschine.The use of holding elements for fastening the hoses in the machine is expensive to manufacture, sell and store and requires complex assembly work and assembly space in the machine.
In der vorliegenden Beschreibung der Erfindung wird der Ausdruck "Einspülkasten" stellvertretend verwendet für alle möglichen Arten von Einspüleinrichtungen, beispielsweise auch Einspüldosen, Einspülschalen, Einspülschubladen oder Einspülbehälter. Aus der DE 19 13 868 B2 ist ein Einspülkasten mit zwei Schlauchanschlüssen für die Zufuhr von Wasser in den Einspülkasten bekannt, die schräg zueinander angeordnet sind, so dass sich ihre Wasserstrahl-Mittelachsen im Einspülkasten kreuzen und nach der Kreuzungsstelle in zwei verschiedene äußere Einspülkammern gerichtet sind, um entweder in die eine oder in die andere der beiden äußeren Einspülkammern Wasser einzulei- ten oder um das Wasser von beiden Schlauchanschlüssen in eine zwischen beiden äußeren Einspülkammern gelegene mittlere Einspülkammer zu leiten, wobei sich die beiden Wasserstrahlen kreuzen und sich dadurch selbst gegenseitig in Form eines resultierenden Strahls in die mittlere Einspülkammer ablenken.In the present description of the invention, the term “induction box” is used to represent all possible types of induction devices, for example induction cans, induction bowls, induction drawers or induction containers. From DE 19 13 868 B2, a dispenser box with two hose connections for the supply of water into the dispenser box is known, which are arranged at an angle to one another, so that their water jet central axes intersect in the dispenser box and are directed into two different outer dispenser compartments at the crossing point , to either introduce water into one or the other of the two outer induction chambers or to direct the water from both hose connections into a central induction chamber located between the two outer induction chambers, the two water jets crossing each other and thereby mutually in shape deflect a resulting jet into the middle induction chamber.
Die neue Erfindung ist insbesondere auch für solche Einspülkasten verwendbar. Durch die Erfindung soll die Aufgabe gelöst werden, eine Ausführungsform zu schaffen, durch welche die Anzahl der Bauteile, die Produktions- und die Montagekosten reduziert und die Montagesicherheit verbessert wird. Dabei soll auch vermieden werden, dass die flexiblen Schläuche in Schlauchquerrichtung an benachbarten Maschinenteilen anschlagen oder scheuern können. Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale von Anspruch 1 gelöst.The new invention can also be used in particular for such a dispenser case. The object of the invention is to provide an embodiment by means of which the number of components, the production and the assembly costs are reduced and the assembly reliability is improved. It should also be avoided that the flexible hoses can hit or rub against adjacent machine parts in the transverse direction of the hose. This object is achieved according to the invention by the characterizing features of claim 1.
Demgemäß wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass der mindestens eine Schlauchhalter in einen Teil des Einspülkastens integriert und nahe des mindestens einen Schlauchan- Schlusses angeordnet ist und ausgebildet ist, um dort den ihm zugeordneten Schlauch lageorientiert und formorientiert relativ zu diesem Schlauchanschluss zu halten.Accordingly, the object is achieved in that the at least one hose holder is integrated into a part of the induction box and close to the at least one hose connector. Finally arranged and is designed to hold there the hose assigned to him position-oriented and shape-oriented relative to this hose connection.
Durch die Erfindung ergibt sich eine Bauteilereduzierung, Kostenreduzierung, Vereinfachung der Montage und Verbesserung der Montagesicherheit. Durch die Erfindung ist eine besonders gute Befestigung und Schlauchfixierung im Bereich des beweglichen Abschnittes der Schläuche gegeben.The invention results in a component reduction, cost reduction, simplification of assembly and improvement in assembly safety. The invention provides particularly good fastening and hose fixing in the area of the movable section of the hoses.
Durch die Erfindung werden die Schläuche nahe bei dem Einspülkasten dauerhaft, zuverlässig und betriebssicher lageorientiert und formorientiert gehalten. Die Montage der Schläuche ist einfach, schnell und auch "blind", d. h. ohne direkt sichtbar zu sein, manuell ohne Werkzeug durchführbar, ohne dass Verwechslungen der Schläuche an den Anschlussöffnungen entstehen. Die Schläuche können nicht quer zur Schlauchrichtung gegen andere Maschinenteile oder gegen den Einspülkasten schwingen und anschlagen oder daran scheuern.With the invention, the hoses are kept in a position-oriented and shape-oriented manner permanently, reliably and reliably near the induction box. The assembly of the hoses is simple, quick and also "blind", i. H. Can be carried out manually without tools without being directly visible, without confusing the hoses at the connection openings. The hoses cannot swing against the machine direction or against other machine parts or against the induction bowl, and they cannot hit or rub against them.
Die Erfindung ist insbesondere vorteilhaft bei flexiblen Schläuchen anwendbar, die an Wassereinlass-Schlauchanschlüsse eines Einspülkastens angeschlossen werden. Die Erfindung ist jedoch auch verwendbar zum Anschluss von flexiblen Schläuchen an Wasserablauf-Schlauchanschlüsse des Einspülkastens.The invention is particularly advantageously applicable to flexible hoses which are connected to water inlet hose connections of a dispenser drawer. However, the invention can also be used for connecting flexible hoses to water drain hose connections of the dispenser drawer.
Gemäß der bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung bestehen der Schlauchhalter und ein Einspülkastenteil zusammen aus einem einstückigen Körper. Der einstückige Körper besteht vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff. Er kann Verstärkungsmaterial wie beispielsweise Glasfasern oder andere Fasern oder eine Fasermatte oder dergleichen enthalten. Der Ausdruck "einstückig" bedeutet, dass die einzelnen Abschnitte des Körpers keine einzelnen, miteinander verbundenen Teile sind, sondern aus dem gleichen Material homogen hergestellt sind, welches sich durchgehend durch alle Körperabschnitte erstreckt. Der Einspülkasten ist zusammen mit dem Schlauchhalter vorzugsweise in einem Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt.According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the hose holder and a dispenser case part together consist of an integral body. The one-piece body is preferably made of plastic. It can contain reinforcing material such as glass fibers or other fibers or a fiber mat or the like. The expression "in one piece" means that the individual sections of the body are not individual, interconnected parts, but are made homogeneously from the same material which extends continuously through all body sections. The dispenser box is preferably manufactured in an injection molding process together with the hose holder.
Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist mindestens einer der beiden Teile "Schlauchhalter" oder der ihn haltende "Einspülkastenteil" aus Kunststoff im Spritzgießverfahren hergestellt und dabei an den betreffenden anderen Teil angespritzt (ange- formt). Dies erfordert zwar die getrennte Herstellung der beiden Teile "Schlauchhalter" und "Einspülkastenteil", wobei bei der Herstellung des zuletzt hergestellten Teils dessen Kunststoff gleichzeitig an den betreffenden anderen Teil angespritzt und dadurch diese beiden Teile miteinander verbunden werden, jedoch hat auch dies den Vorteil, dass sie zusammen eine Einheit bilden, die in die Maschine einsetzbar ist, so dass die Teile in der Maschine nicht getrennt montiert zu werden brauchen.According to another embodiment of the invention, at least one of the two parts “hose holder” or the “induction box part” holding it is made of plastic by the injection molding process and thereby molded onto the other part in question. Although this requires the separate production of the two parts “hose holder” and “induction box part”, the plastic being injection molded onto the other part in question during the production of the last part produced and thereby connecting these two parts to one another, but this also has the advantage that that she together form a unit that can be inserted into the machine so that the parts in the machine do not need to be assembled separately.
Vorzugsweise hat der Teil des Einspülkastens, welcher mit dem Schlauchhalter versehen ist, auch den Schlauchanschluss, an welchen der Schlauch aufsteckbar (Stutzen) oder einsteckbar (Anschlussöffnung) ist. Dadurch kann bei einem mehrteiligen Einspülkasten der mit den Schläuchen versehene Teil ohne Behinderung durch die Schläuche von dem anderen Einspülkastenteil getrennt werden.The part of the induction box, which is provided with the hose holder, preferably also has the hose connection to which the hose can be plugged (connector) or plugged (connection opening). As a result, in the case of a multi-part induction box, the part provided with the hoses can be separated from the other induction box part without being hindered by the hoses.
Der Einspülkastenteil, der mit dem Schlauchhalter versehen ist, kann vorzugsweise ein Deckel des Einspülkastens sein. Dadurch kann Wasser auf einfache Weise von oben in Einspülkammern einer Einspülschale dosiert zugeführt werden.The induction box part, which is provided with the hose holder, can preferably be a cover of the induction box. As a result, water can be easily metered from above into the induction compartments of an induction bowl.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind am Schlauchhalter mit ihm einstückige Klemmbacken geformt, zwischen denen der Schlauch oder die Schläuche quer zur Schlauchlängsrichtung einsteckbar und dadurch einklemmbar oder einrastbar sind. Damit wird die Montage der Schläuche wesentlich erleichtert. Die Klemmbacken können die Seitenwände einer Nut sein, die im Schlauchhalter gebildet ist. Gemäß anderer Ausführungsform können sich die Klemmbacken von einem Basisteil des Schlauchhalters hinweg erstrecken.According to a preferred embodiment, one-piece clamping jaws are formed on the hose holder, between which the hose or hoses can be inserted transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hose and can thus be clamped or latched. This considerably simplifies the assembly of the hoses. The jaws can be the side walls of a groove formed in the tube holder. According to another embodiment, the clamping jaws can extend away from a base part of the hose holder.
Die Erfindung ermöglicht es, einen oder mehrere Schläuche jeweils in Schlauchlängsrichtung geradlinig oder in beliebiger Weise gekrümmt in einem bogenförmigen Verlauf zu halten. Hierzu brauchen lediglich die Schlauchführungsflächen, beispielsweise die genannten Klemmbacken des Schlauchhalters, eine entsprechende Form zu haben. Diese kann auf einfache Weise beim Herstellen des Schlauchhalters im Spritzgießverfahren hergestellt werden.The invention makes it possible to keep one or more hoses straight in the hose longitudinal direction or curved in any way in an arcuate course. For this purpose, only the hose guide surfaces, for example the mentioned jaws of the hose holder, need to have an appropriate shape. This can be produced in a simple manner during the manufacture of the hose holder using the injection molding process.
Der Schlauchhalter kann zur Halterung von ein, zwei, drei oder mehr flexiblen Schläuchen ausgebildet sein für eine entsprechende Anzahl von Schlauchanschlüssen des Einspülkastens.The hose holder can be designed to hold one, two, three or more flexible hoses for a corresponding number of hose connections of the induction box.
Die Erfindung wird im folgenden mit Bezug auf die Zeichnungen anhand von bevorzugten Ausführungsformen als Beispiele beschrieben. In den Zeichnungen zeigenThe invention is described below with reference to the drawings using preferred embodiments as examples. Show in the drawings
Fig. 1 eine Ansicht von oben auf Teile einer Wäsche-Waschmaschine nach der Er- findung,1 is a top view of parts of a laundry washing machine according to the invention,
Fig. 2 eine Ansicht von oben auf Teile einer Wäsche-Waschmaschine gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform nach der Erfindung, Fig. 3 einen Querschnitt entlang der Schnittlinie lll-lll in Fig. 1,2 is a top view of parts of a laundry washing machine according to another embodiment of the invention, 3 shows a cross section along the section line III-III in FIG. 1,
Fig. 4 einen Querschnitt ähnlich Fig. 3 von einer weiteren Ausführungsform nach der Erfindung,4 shows a cross section similar to FIG. 3 of a further embodiment according to the invention,
Fig. 5 einen Querschnitt ähnlich Fig. 3 von einer dritten Ausführungsform nach der Erfindung,5 shows a cross section similar to FIG. 3 of a third embodiment according to the invention,
Fig. 6 eine Ansicht von oben auf Teile einer Wäsche-Waschmaschine gemäß einer dritten Ausführungsform nach der Erfindung.Fig. 6 is a top view of parts of a laundry washing machine according to a third embodiment according to the invention.
Fig. 1 zeigt in einer Ansicht von oben, teilweise abgebrochen, einen Einspülkasten 2 zum Einspülen von Wäschebehandlungsmittel in einen nicht dargestellten Laugenbehälter der Waschmaschine. Der Einspülkasten 2 hat mindestens eine Einspülkammer 4, 6, 8 zur Aufnahme von Wäschebehandlungsmittel, welches daraus mittels Wasser in den Laugenbehälter gespült wird. Als Beispiel ist links eine Waschmittelkammer 4, in der Mitte eine Weichspülmittelkammer 6 und rechts eine Bleichmittelkammer 8 (z. B. für Chlor- Bleichmittel) dargestellt, welche in einer Einspülschale 10 gebildet sind. Die Einspülscha- le 10 kann in einem Kastenunterteil angeordnet sein oder selbst ein Kastenunterteil bilden. Die Einspülkammern 4, 6 und 8 sind durch ein Oberteil 12 verschließbar.Fig. 1 shows a top view, partly broken away, of a dispenser box 2 for washing laundry treatment agent into a washing machine washing tub, not shown. The dispenser case 2 has at least one dispenser chamber 4, 6, 8 for receiving laundry treatment agent, which is rinsed therefrom by means of water into the tub. As an example, a detergent chamber 4 is shown on the left, a fabric softener chamber 6 in the middle and a bleach chamber 8 (eg for chlorine bleach) on the right, which are formed in a induction bowl 10. The induction bowl 10 can be arranged in a lower box part or itself form a lower box part. The induction chambers 4, 6 and 8 can be closed by an upper part 12.
Für die Zufuhr von Wasser in die Einspülkammern 4, 6 oder 8 ist mindestens ein Schlauchanschluss in Form eines Anschlussstutzens oder einer Anschlussbohrung am Einspülkasten 2 vorgesehen, an welcher ein flexibler Schlauch anschließbar ist. Als Bei- spiel sind zwei Anschlussstutzen 14 und 16 dargestellt, die ein einstückiges Teil bzw. ein einstückiger Abschnitt der Einspülschale 10 oder eines Kastenunterteils sein können und bei der gezeigten bevorzugten Ausführungsform ein einstückiges Teil bzw. ein einstückiger Abschnitt des Oberteils 12 sind. Der Begriff "einstückig" bedeutet "zusammen ein einteiliger Körper ohne Unterbrechungen oder Verbindungsmittel". Gemäß der bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind die Anschlussstutzten 14 und 16 schräg zueinander angeordnet, so dass sich ihre Mittelachsen und damit auch die Mittelachsen ihrer Wasserstrahlen 14-1 bzw. 16-1 im Einspülkasten 2 kreuzen und nach der Kreuzungsstelle 20 in zwei verschiedene Einspülkammern gerichtet sind, nämlich der linke Wasserstrahl 14-1 des linken Anschlussstutzens 14 in die rechte Einspülkammer bzw. Bleichmittelkammer 8 und der rechte Wasserstrahl 16-1 des rechten Anschlussstutzens 16 in die linke Einspülkammer bzw. Waschmittelkammer 4. Dadurch kann alternativ in die eine oder in die andere der beiden äußeren Einspülkammern 4 oder 8 Wasser eingeleitet werden. Wenn beide Wasserstrahlen 14-1 und 16-1 gleichzeitig eingeschaltet sind, bilden sie im Kreuzungspunkt 20 einen resultierenden Wasserstrahl, der in die mittlere Einspülkammer bzw. Weichspülmittelkammer 6 zielt.For the supply of water into the induction chambers 4, 6 or 8, at least one hose connection in the form of a connecting piece or a connection bore on the induction box 2 is provided, to which a flexible hose can be connected. As an example, two connecting pieces 14 and 16 are shown, which can be a one-piece part or a one-piece section of the induction bowl 10 or a box lower part and, in the preferred embodiment shown, are a one-piece part or a one-piece section of the upper part 12. The term "one-piece" means "together a one-piece body without interruptions or connecting means". According to the preferred embodiment, the connecting pieces 14 and 16 are arranged obliquely to one another, so that their central axes and thus also the central axes of their water jets 14-1 and 16-1 intersect in the washing-up box 2 and are directed into two different washing-up chambers after the crossing point 20, namely the left water jet 14-1 of the left connecting piece 14 into the right induction chamber or bleach chamber 8 and the right water jet 16-1 of the right connection piece 16 into the left induction chamber or detergent chamber 4. As a result, the one or the other can alternatively be used for the 4 or 8 water can be introduced into both outer induction chambers. When both water jets 14-1 and 16-1 turned on at the same time they form a resultant water jet at the crossing point 20, which is aimed in the middle detergent dispenser or softener detergent dispenser 6.
Die beiden Anschlussstutzen 14 und 16 sind je durch einen flexiblen Schlauch 20 bzw. 22 mit dem Anschlussstutzen 24 bzw. 26 eines Magnetventils 28 bzw. 30 verbunden, welche von der Steuereinrichtung der Waschmaschine angesteuert und dadurch in Abhängigkeit von den Wäschebehandlungsprogrammen geöffnet bzw. geschlossen werden. Die Eingangsseite der Magnetventile 28 bzw. 30 ist an eine Frischwasserleitung 32 anschließbar.The two connecting pieces 14 and 16 are each connected by a flexible hose 20 or 22 to the connecting piece 24 or 26 of a solenoid valve 28 or 30, which are controlled by the control device of the washing machine and are thus opened or closed depending on the laundry treatment programs , The inlet side of the solenoid valves 28 and 30 can be connected to a fresh water line 32.
Ein Schlauchhalter 34 zum läge- und formorientierten Halten der flexiblen Schläuche 20 und 22 in der Nähe der Anschlussstutzen 14 und 16 des Einspülkastens 2 ist durch eine Verlängerung des Materials gebildet, mit welchem auch das Oberteil 12 und dessen Anschlussstutzen 14 und 16 gebildet sind, so dass das Oberteil 12, die Anschlussstutzen 14 und 16 und der Schlauchhalter 34 zusammen ein einstückiges Teil sind. Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform könnte der Schlauchhalter 34 auch ein einstückiges Teil der Einspülschale 10 oder eines Kastenunterteiles sein. Der Schlauchhalter 34 und demzufol- ge auch das mit ihm einen einstückigen Körper bildende Oberteil 12 und die Anschlussstutzen 14 und 16 bestehen vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff. Der Kunststoff kann durch Verstärkungsmaterial wie beispielsweise Fasern, z. B. Glasfasern, oder Fasermatten oder dergleichen verstärkt sein, welche in den Kunststoff integriert sind.A hose holder 34 for holding the flexible hoses 20 and 22 in a positionally and shape-oriented manner in the vicinity of the connecting pieces 14 and 16 of the dispenser box 2 is formed by an extension of the material with which the upper part 12 and its connecting pieces 14 and 16 are also formed, so that the upper part 12, the connecting piece 14 and 16 and the hose holder 34 together are an integral part. According to another embodiment, the hose holder 34 could also be an integral part of the induction bowl 10 or a lower box part. The hose holder 34 and consequently also the upper part 12, which forms an integral body with it, and the connecting pieces 14 and 16 are preferably made of plastic. The plastic can by reinforcing material such as fibers, e.g. B. glass fibers, or fiber mats or the like, which are integrated in the plastic.
Der Begriff "lageorientiert" bedeutet, dass der Schlauchhalter die flexiblen Schläuche 20 und 22 relativ zu den Anschlussstutzen 14 und 16 in einer bestimmten Position hält. Der Ausdruck "formorientiert" bedeutet, dass der Schlauchhalter 34 die Schläuche 20 und 22 quer zur Schlauchlängsrichtung in einer vorbestimmten Form hält und insbesondere unerwünschte Querbewegungen der flexiblen Schläuche 20 und 22 verhindert, damit die Schläuche bei Maschinenvibrationen (Vibrationen der Wäschetrommel und damit auch des Laugenbehälters) nicht gegen benachbarte Maschinenteile wie beispielsweise einen Laugenbehälter oder den Einspülkasten 2 anschlagen oder daran scheuern. Der Schlauchhalter 34 kann derart ausgebildet sein, dass der eine und/oder der andere von ihm gehaltene flexible Schlauch 20 oder 22 in Schlauchlängsrichtung geradlinig oder in einer bogenförmigen Form gehalten wird. Zum Halten der Schläuche 20 und 22 hat der Schlauchhalter 34 vorzugsweise Klemmbacken, zwischen welche je mindestens ein Schlauch 20 bzw. 22 quer zur Schlauchlängsrichtung einsteckbar und dadurch je nach Art der Klemmbacken einklemmbar und/oder einrastbar ist. Die Klemmbacken 20-1 für den einen Schlauch 20 und die Klemmbacken 22-1 für den anderen Schlauch 22 sind vorzugsweise einstückige Teile des Schlauchhalters 34 und an diesen angeformt bei der Herstellung des Schlauchhalters und des Oberteils 12. Durch einen bogenförmigen Längsverlauf der Klemmbacken 20-1 oder 22-1 in Schlauchlängsrichtung wird der betreffende Schlauch in Schlauchlängsrichtung entsprechend bogenförmig gehalten, wie dies, z. B., für den rechts gezeigten Schlauch 22 und dessen Klemmbacken 22-1 in Fig. 1 gezeigt ist. Die Klemmbacken können zum Halten von einem Schlauch oder von zwei oder mehr Schläuchen ausgebildet sein.The term “position-oriented” means that the hose holder holds the flexible hoses 20 and 22 in a specific position relative to the connection stubs 14 and 16. The expression “shape-oriented” means that the hose holder 34 holds the hoses 20 and 22 in a predetermined shape transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hose and in particular prevents undesired transverse movements of the flexible hoses 20 and 22, so that the hoses in the event of machine vibrations (vibrations of the washing drum and thus also of the tub) ) do not hit or rub against adjacent machine parts such as a tub or the dispenser drawer 2. The hose holder 34 can be designed in such a way that one and / or the other flexible hose 20 or 22 held by it is held in a straight line or in an arcuate shape in the longitudinal direction of the hose. To hold the hoses 20 and 22, the hose holder 34 preferably has clamping jaws, between which at least one hose 20 or 22 can be inserted transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hose and can therefore be clamped and / or latched depending on the type of clamping jaws. The jaws 20-1 for one tube 20 and the jaws 22-1 for the other tube 22 are preferably integral parts of the Hose holder 34 and integrally formed on this during the manufacture of the hose holder and the upper part 12. Through an arcuate longitudinal profile of the clamping jaws 20-1 or 22-1 in the longitudinal direction of the hose, the hose in question is held in a correspondingly arcuate manner in the longitudinal direction of the hose, as is the case, for. B. for the hose 22 shown on the right and its jaws 22-1 in Fig. 1 is shown. The clamping jaws can be designed to hold one hose or two or more hoses.
Die Schläuche 20 und 22 können sich entsprechend Fig. 1 in Längsrichtung der Einspülkammern 4, 6 und 8 ungefähr vom Einspülkasten 2 hinweg erstrecken oder quer zur Längsrichtung der Einspülkammern 4, 6 und 8 vom Einspülkasten 2 weggeführt sein, wie das beispielsweise Fig. 2 zeigt.1, the hoses 20 and 22 can extend approximately in the longitudinal direction of the induction chambers 4, 6 and 8 from the induction box 2 or can be guided away from the induction box 2 transversely to the longitudinal direction of the induction chambers 4, 6 and 8, as shown for example in FIG. 2 ,
Fig. 2 zeigt außerdem die Möglichkeit, einer der Einspülkammern 4, 6 oder 8, beispielsweise der Einspülkammer 4, anstelle von kaltem Frischwasser Warmwasser 38 oder eine andere Flüssigkeit über einen dritten flexiblen Schlauch 40 zuzuführen, der einerseits an den Anschlussstutzen 42 des Einspülkastens 2, vorzugsweise ebenfalls des Oberteils 12, und andererseits an einen Anschlussstutzen 44 eines dritten Magnetventils 46 angeschlossen ist, welches von der nicht gezeigten Steuereinrichtung der Waschmaschine steuerbar ist. Der dritte flexible Schlauch 40 wird ebenfalls vom Schlauchhalter 34 relativ zum Anschlussstutzen 42 des Einspülkastens 2 in einer vorbestimmten Lage und Form gehalten, vorzugsweise ebenfalls durch Klemmbacken 40-1 des Schlauchhalters 34. Die Klemmbacken können auf verschiedene Arten gebildet sein. Beispiele für die Ausführungsform von Fig. 1 sind in den Fig. 3, 4 und 5 gezeigt. Gemäß Fig. 3 stellen die Klemmbacken 20-1 und 22-1 von einem Basisteil 34-1 des Schlauchhalters 34 sich nach der gleichen Seite hinweg erstreckende, den flexiblen Schlauch 20 bzw. 22 umgreifende Bügel dar. Bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 4 bestehen die Klemmbacken 20-1 und 22-1 aus Seitenwänden von Nuten 20-2 bzw. 22-2, die im Schlauchhalter 34 gebildet sind. Bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 5 sind die Klemmbacken 20-1 und 22-1 die Seitenwände von Wellentälern von wellenförmig geformten Abschnitten des Schlauchhalters 34.2 also shows the possibility of supplying hot water 38 or another liquid to one of the induction chambers 4, 6 or 8, for example the induction chamber 4, instead of cold fresh water via a third flexible hose 40, which on the one hand is connected to the connecting piece 42 of the induction box 2, preferably also of the upper part 12, and on the other hand is connected to a connecting piece 44 of a third solenoid valve 46, which can be controlled by the control device of the washing machine, not shown. The third flexible hose 40 is also held by the hose holder 34 in a predetermined position and shape relative to the connecting piece 42 of the dispenser box 2, preferably also by means of clamping jaws 40-1 of the hose holder 34. The clamping jaws can be formed in various ways. Examples of the embodiment of Fig. 1 are shown in Figs. 3, 4 and 5. According to FIG. 3, the clamping jaws 20-1 and 22-1 represent brackets extending from the base part 34-1 of the hose holder 34 and extending around the same side and encompassing the flexible hose 20 and 22, respectively. In the embodiment according to FIG the jaws 20-1 and 22-1 from side walls of grooves 20-2 and 22-2, respectively, which are formed in the tube holder 34. In the embodiment according to FIG. 5, the clamping jaws 20-1 and 22-1 are the side walls of troughs of wave-shaped sections of the hose holder 34.
Bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 6 ist der Schlauchhalter 34 kein einstückiges Teil des Einspülkastens 2, beispielsweise des Oberteils 12, sondern ein Zusatzteil aus Kunststoff oder Blech, welches vom Material des betreffenden Einspülkastenteiles, im vorliegenden Falle des Oberteiles 12, umspritzt ist, was durch einen Materialvorsprung 50 des Oberteils 12 in Fig. 6 dargestellt ist. Auch hier bestehen das Oberteil 12 und sein Vorsprung 50 aus Kunststoff, sie bilden zusammen einen einstückigen Körper. Wenn der Schlauchhalter 34 aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist, kann auch das Oberteil 12 an diesen angespritzt sein, statt umgekehrt. In beiden Fällen sind sie ineinander integriert und untrennbar miteinander verbunden. Wenn Gummi anstelle von Kunststoff verwendet wird, kann das Verbinden des Oberteils 12 mit dem Schlauchhalter 34 auch durch Anvulkanisieren erfolgen.In the embodiment according to FIG. 6, the hose holder 34 is not an integral part of the induction box 2, for example the upper part 12, but an additional part made of plastic or sheet metal, which is encapsulated by the material of the relevant induction box part, in the present case the upper part 12, by what a material projection 50 of the upper part 12 is shown in FIG. 6. Here, too, the upper part 12 and its projection 50 are made of plastic, and together they form an integral body. If the hose holder 34 is made of plastic, the upper part 12 can also be molded onto it, instead of the other way around. In both cases they are integrated and inseparably linked. If rubber is used instead of plastic, the upper part 12 can also be connected to the hose holder 34 by vulcanization.
Bei allen Ausführungsformen nach Fig. 1 bis 6 kann Gummi anstelle von Kunststoff ver- wendet werden.In all of the embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 6, rubber can be used instead of plastic.
Ein wesentlicher Vorteil von allen Ausführungsformen ist, dass der Schlauchhalter 34 ein untrennbares Teil des Einspülkastens 2 ist und bereits bei der Produktion des Einspülkastens mit diesem verbunden wird. Dadurch wird eine nachträgliche Befestigung des Schlauchhalters 34 unter engen Platzverhältnissen in der Waschmaschine vermieden. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist die Ausbildung des Schlauchhalters 34 mit Klemmbacken, da diese die Montage der Schläuche wesentlich erleichtern. Gleichzeitig ist eine dauerhafte und betriebssichere Positionierung der flexiblen Schläuche 20 und 22 bzw. 40 gegeben, so dass diese sich nicht in Schlauchquerrichtung bewegen und an anderen Maschinenteilen anstoßen oder scheuern können. A significant advantage of all the embodiments is that the hose holder 34 is an inseparable part of the induction box 2 and is connected to the induction box already during production. A subsequent attachment of the hose holder 34 in tight spaces in the washing machine is avoided. A further advantage is the design of the hose holder 34 with clamping jaws, since this considerably simplifies the assembly of the hoses. At the same time there is a permanent and reliable positioning of the flexible hoses 20 and 22 or 40, so that they do not move in the transverse direction of the hose and can bump or rub against other machine parts.

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1. Maschine in Form einer Wäsche-Waschmaschine oder Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Einspülkasten (2) zum Einspülen von Wäschebehandlungsmittel oder Geschirrbehandlungsmittel in einen Wäsche- oder Geschirrbehandlungsraum der Maschine, wobei der Einspülkasten (2) mindestens einen Schlauchan- schluss (14, 16; 42) in Form eines Anschlussstutzens oder einer Anschlussöff- nung zum Anstecken von je einem flexiblen Schlauch (20, 22; 40) aufweist und mindestens ein Schlauchhalter (34) zum Befestigen des mindestens einen flexiblen Schlauches vorgesehen ist, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , dass der mindestens eine Schlauchhalter (34) in einen Teil (12) des Einspülkastens (2) integriert und nahe des mindestens einen Schlauchanschlusses (14, 16; 42) angeordnet und ausgebildet ist, um dort den ihm zugeordneten Schlauch lageorientiert und formorientiert relativ zu diesem Schlauchanschluss (14, 16; 42) zu halten.1. Machine in the form of a laundry washing machine or dishwasher with a dispenser (2) for washing laundry or dishwashing detergent into a laundry or dishwashing room of the machine, the dispenser box (2) having at least one hose connection (14, 16; 42) in the form of a connection piece or a connection opening for attaching a flexible hose (20, 22; 40) and at least one hose holder (34) is provided for fastening the at least one flexible hose, characterized in that the at least one hose holder (34 ) is integrated in a part (12) of the induction box (2) and is arranged and designed near the at least one hose connection (14, 16; 42) in order to position and assign the hose assigned to it to the hose connection (14, 16; 42 ) to keep.
2. Maschine nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schlauchhal- ter (34) zusammen mit dem Einspülkastenteil (12) ein einstückiger Körper ist.2. Machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the hose holder (34) is an integral body together with the induction box part (12).
3. Maschine nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der einstückige Körper aus Kunststoff besteht.3. Machine according to claim 2, characterized in that the one-piece body consists of plastic.
4. Maschine nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens einer der beiden Teile "Schlauchhalter (34)" oder der ihn haltende "Einspülkastenteil (12)" aus Kunststoff besteht und im Kunststoff-Spritzgießverfahren an den betreffenden anderen Teil angespritzt ist.4. Machine according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the two parts "hose holder (34)" or the holding it "induction box part (12)" consists of plastic and is injection-molded onto the other part in question in the plastic injection molding process.
5. Maschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Teil (12) des Einspülkastens (2), welcher mit dem Schlauchhalter (34) versehen ist, den Schlauchanschluss (14, 16; 42) aufweist. 5. Machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the part (12) of the dispenser box (2), which is provided with the hose holder (34), has the hose connection (14, 16; 42).
6. Maschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Schlauchhalter (34) mit ihm einstückige Klemmbacken (20-1 , 22-1 ; 40- 1) geformt sind, zwischen welche mindestens je einer der Schläuche (20, 22; 40) quer zur Schlauchlängsrichtung einsteckbar und dadurch positionierbar ist.6. Machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the hose holder (34) with it integral jaws (20-1, 22-1; 40-1) are formed, between which at least one of the hoses (20, 22; 40) can be inserted transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hose and can therefore be positioned.
7. Maschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schlauchhalter (34) für mindestens einen Schlauch einen in Schlauchlängsrichtung bogenförmigen Schlauchhalteabschnitt (22-1) hat, um den Schlauch in einer entsprechend bogenförmig gekrümmten Form zu halten.7. Machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hose holder (34) for at least one hose has a hose holding section (22-1) which is curved in the longitudinal direction of the hose in order to hold the hose in a correspondingly curved shape.
8. Maschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mindestens eine Schlauchanschluss (14, 16; 42) ein Wassereinlass in den Spülkasten (2) ist.8. Machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one hose connection (14, 16; 42) is a water inlet in the cistern (2).
9. Maschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schlauchhalter (34) zur Halterung von mindestens zwei flexiblen Schläuchen (20, 22; 40) für eine entsprechende Anzahl von Schlauchanschlüssen (20-1 , 22-1 ; 40-1) des Einspülkastens (2) ausgebildet ist.9. Machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hose holder (34) for holding at least two flexible hoses (20, 22; 40) for a corresponding number of hose connections (20-1, 22-1; 40-1 ) of the dispenser drawer (2).
10. Maschine nach den Ansprüchen 8 und 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens zwei Schlauchanschlüsse (14, 16) schräg zueinander angeordnet sind, wobei sich ihre Mittelachsen (14-1 , 16-1) im Einspülkasten kreuzen und nach der Kreuzungsstelle (20) in zwei verschiedene äußere Einspülkammern (4; 8) gerichtet sind, um entweder in die eine oder in die andere der beiden äußeren Einspül- kammern (4; 8) Wasser einzuleiten oder um in eine zwischen diesen gelegene mittlere Einspülkammer (6) Wasser von beiden Schlauchanschlüssen (14, 16) gleichzeitig einzuleiten, wobei sich die beiden kreuzenden Wasserstrahlen selbst gegenseitig in die mittlere Einspülkammer (6) ablenken. 10. Machine according to claims 8 and 9, characterized in that at least two hose connections (14, 16) are arranged obliquely to one another, their central axes (14-1, 16-1) intersecting in the dispenser box and after the crossing point (20) are directed into two different outer induction chambers (4; 8) in order to either introduce water into one or the other of the two outer induction chambers (4; 8) or to bring water from both into an intermediate induction chamber (6) located between them Initiate hose connections (14, 16) at the same time, the two crossing water jets deflecting each other into the middle induction chamber (6).
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