EP1544344A1 - Front-loading washing maschine and process for manufacturing such a washing machine - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a front-loading washing machine with a housing, with a swinging suspended in it, cylindrical tub in which a likewise cylindrical Drum is rotatably arranged, wherein the front caps of the drum and the Laugen organizations and the housing front with substantially circular, a common Axis having feed ports are equipped with an elastomeric Bellows, which the lye container cap and the housing front in the edge region of Feed openings liquid-tight connects and which one to the common axis has directional fold, and with an at least partially elastomeric extension, which in the space between the fold and the edge of the loading opening of the drum protrudes, with the edge, the upper end of the extension and part of the fold in the axial direction at least approximately aligned.
- the invention also relates to a process for the preparation such a washing machine.
- a washing machine of the type mentioned is known from DE 90 15 420 U1.
- the fold is provided to unbalanced vibrations to catch when spinning, which is a relative movement of the tub to the housing cause.
- To prevent wear of the bellows in the area of the fold due to friction on the rotating edge of the feed opening of the drum (drum edge) must avoid The distance between the edge of the drum and the fold should be sufficiently large. This leads to Laundry, which protrudes over the edge of the drum, can slide very deep into this gap and then due to the increased static friction on the rotating drum on one side and on the stationary tub on the other side tears.
- extension acts as a laundry deflector by the gap between drum edge and column reduced and thereby prevents the collection of laundry.
- a Friction of the extension to the drum is not critical, since its wear is not the tightness bellows endangered.
- the invention thus raises the problem of a front-loading washing machine of the beginning mentioned type, in which compliance with a desired gap between extension and drum rim during assembly is simplified.
- the retaining web is annular.
- the fastening element is designed as a slot-shaped Recording trained.
- the fastening element is designed as a carrier ring, which rests in the installed state at least partially on the (the) holding web (s). hereby the fastener can be easily moved on the retaining bar.
- retaining web and fastening element have intermeshing Thread. This ensures that the gap in the setting on the entire circumference of the extension or the drum edge remains constant, because tilting be avoided between fastener and retaining web.
- the fastener is angled and a vertical to the retaining web directed leg carries the cross-sectionally T-shaped extension. hereby the extension can be made in a simple manner. This is especially the case if the extension of an angled plastic core and an elastomeric coating consists.
- the extension can be formed as a separate component, because then its elastomeric part harder than the bellows can be. Due to the greater hardness, the wear is reduced and In addition, the dimensional stability increases. In addition, the assembly is facilitated.
- the separate attachment extension and bellows is particularly in tubs, where at least The cap is made of plastic, in a simple way possible because in addition to the holding bar a clamping bar for the bellows is molded.
- extension with a to the tub Angled edge made of a hard plastic or a hard elastomeric Component to which the consisting of a soft elastomeric component bellows is formed.
- the angled in the direction of the tub edge, the holding web of the Lye container is clamped with a rotating clamping ring and thus attached.
- the invention also raises the problem of a method for producing an To be disclosed washing machine, in which a compliance with a desired gap size between extension and drum edge is easily possible.
- Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 show partial sections of the invention trained washing machines in the lower edge area of their feed opening
- Figures 1a, b, c and Figures 2 a, b, c show the extension or parts thereof as Detail.
- the washing machine has in a known manner a housing in which a cylindrical tub is suspended swinging.
- a cylindrical tub In the tub is also a cylindrical Drum rotatably mounted, wherein the axis of rotation of the drum and the axis of symmetry of the tub coincide approximately as a common axis (6), which in the illustrated Examples runs horizontally, but may also be slightly inclined backwards (not shown).
- the front caps (2, 3) of the drum and the tub are circular Provided loading openings. In this case, the edge of the front cap directed to the opening is (3)
- the drum is bent by about 45 ° to the outside of the drum and in the outer edge region rolled. This area is referred to below as the drum rim (4).
- the Lye container cap (2) can be made of plastic (glass fiber reinforced polypropylene) or out of Be made of sheet steel. In both cases, the opening edge of the front cap equipped with a 90 ° angled, annular retaining bar (5). For his later it is important that the web is in the one shown on the right in the drawings Edge region has no flanging o. ⁇ ., But only in the direction of Axle (6) extends. When plastic tub, the holding web (5) is molded, during Sheet metal tub made by bending the edge. In the housing front (1) is also a feed opening present, which by a not in the drawings door is sealed liquid-tight. Close all three feed openings with their edges circular surfaces which extend perpendicular and symmetrical to the axis (6).
- Lye container cap (2) and housing front (1) in the edge region of their feed openings connected by a bellows (7) made of EPDM with a hardness of 35 to 40 Shore A.
- Fig. 1 is for this purpose to the tub container cap (2), which consists of plastic, a clamping web (8) molded, on which the tub side edge (9) of the bellows (7) mounted and then secured with a clamping ring (10).
- FIGS. 2 and 3 show embodiments, in which the bellows (7) on the underside of the holding web (5) is fixed.
- the Housing front (1) is crimped in the edge region (11) of the feed opening, so that the Housing-side edge (12) of the bellows (7) also secured with a clamping ring (13) can be.
- the extension (15) is introduced, from which the upper end (15) up to the height of the connecting line between drum edge (4) and upper edge of the fold (14) protrudes, so that these three parts at least approximately axially aligned.
- the extension (15) has a fastening element, of which at least one part extends in the direction of the retaining web (5).
- Fig. 1 shows a variant, in the fastening element is formed as an angled support ring (17).
- the horizontal one Leg (18) is at least partially on the holding web (5), the vertical leg (19) carries a cross-sectionally T-shaped elastomer part (20) made of EPDM.
- a cross-sectionally T-shaped elastomer part (20) made of EPDM.
- the extension (15) can be a permanent attachment the support ring (17) on the holding web (5) by a welded joint (23) (Fig. 1a), a Locking screw (24) (Fig.
- Fig. 2 and Figures 2a, b and c show embodiments in which the fastener as a slot-shaped receptacle (26) is integrally formed on the extension. Again, the previously mentioned options for realizing the gap setting and the permanent Attachment to the retaining bar can be freely varied.
- the extension (15) made of a plastic core (27) with an elastomeric coating (28)
- Fig. 2c shows an integral extension (15) made of elastomer, such as EPDM. All variants own an integrally formed deflecting lip (29), with which small parts (coins, Nails etc.), which were forgotten in the pockets of the laundry, in the area wander between drum and tub jacket and then damage in the drain area of the tub.
- Fig. 3 shows a variant in which the elastomeric part of the extension to the bellows is formed.
- This part has a receiving slot (30) in which, as in the embodiment according to Figure 1, an angled support ring (17) is held. That's the way it is possible after aligning the extension (15) together with the bellows (7) to be fastened with only one clamping ring (10).
- the disadvantage must be accepted be that the extension (15) also consists of a less hard material, which for the manufacture of the bellows (7) must be used compelling.
- Fig. 4 shows a variant in which the extension (15 a) with the bellows (7 a) in one piece is executed, wherein the extension (15 a) made of a hard plastic and the bellows (7 a) made of a soft material, for example of a soft elastomer.
- the extension (15 a) made of a hard plastic and the bellows (7 a) made of a soft material, for example of a soft elastomer.
- This can be prepared for example in a two-component injection molding process.
- this can be made of a soft elastomeric component bellows (7a) glued or welded to the extension (15a).
- At the bottom of the extension (15a) is formed in the direction of the tub an angled portion (9a), which over the Holding bridge (5) of the tub is pushed.
- the extension (15a) can not move in the axial direction or fixed in a preferred position during the assembly process, the bend (9a) and the holding web (5) in the contact region an interlocking waveform (21 a), triangular Serrated shape (22a) according to FIG. 4a or a sawtooth shape (22b) according to FIG. 4b.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine frontbeschickbare Waschmaschine mit einem Gehäuse, mit einem schwingend darin aufgehängten, zylindrischen Laugenbehälter, in dem eine ebenfalls zylindrische Trommel drehbar angeordnet ist, wobei die vorderen Kappen der Trommel und des Laugenbehälters und die Gehäusefront mit im wesentlichen kreisrunden, eine gemeinsame Achse aufweisenden Beschickungsöffnungen ausgestattet sind, mit einem elastomeren Faltenbalg, welcher die Laugenbehälterkappe und die Gehäusefront im Randbereich der Beschickungsöffnungen flüssigkeitsdicht verbindet und welcher eine zur gemeinsamen Achse gerichtete Falte aufweist, und mit einem wenigstens teilweise elastomeren Fortsatz, welcher in den Zwischenraum zwischen der Falte und dem Rand der Beschickungsöffnung der Trommel ragt, wobei der Rand, das obere Ende des Fortsatzes und ein Teil der Falte in axialer Richtung wenigstens annähernd fluchten. Die Erfindung betrifft außerdem ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer solchen Waschmaschine.The invention relates to a front-loading washing machine with a housing, with a swinging suspended in it, cylindrical tub in which a likewise cylindrical Drum is rotatably arranged, wherein the front caps of the drum and the Laugenbehälters and the housing front with substantially circular, a common Axis having feed ports are equipped with an elastomeric Bellows, which the lye container cap and the housing front in the edge region of Feed openings liquid-tight connects and which one to the common axis has directional fold, and with an at least partially elastomeric extension, which in the space between the fold and the edge of the loading opening of the drum protrudes, with the edge, the upper end of the extension and part of the fold in the axial direction at least approximately aligned. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation such a washing machine.
Eine Waschmaschine der eingangs genannten Art ist aus der DE 90 15 420 U1 bekannt. Bei Waschmaschine dieser Art ist die Falte dazu vorgesehen, unwuchtbedingte Schwingungen beim Schleudern abzufangen, die eine Relativbewegung des Laugenbehälters zum Gehäuse verursachen. Um einen Verschleiß des Faltenbalgs im Bereich der Falte durch Reibung am drehenden Rand der Beschickungsöffnung der Trommel (Trommelrand) zu vermeiden, muss der Abstand zwischen Trommelrand und Falte ausreichend groß sein. Dies führt dazu, dass Wäsche, die über den Trommelrand hinausragt, sehr tief in diesen Spalt rutschen kann und dann aufgrund der verstärkten Haftreibung an der drehenden Trommel auf der einen Seite und am ortsfesten Laugenbehälter auf der anderen Seite zerreißt. Der in der DE 90 15 420 U1 in Figur 2 dargestellte Fortsatz wirkt als Wäscheabweiser, indem er den Spalt zwischen Trommelrand und Spalte verkleinert und dadurch das Einziehen der Wäsche verhindert. Eine Reibung des Fortsatzes an der Trommel ist unkritisch, da sein Verschleiß nicht die Dichtigkeit des Faltenbalgs gefährdet.A washing machine of the type mentioned is known from DE 90 15 420 U1. at Washing machine of this type, the fold is provided to unbalanced vibrations to catch when spinning, which is a relative movement of the tub to the housing cause. To prevent wear of the bellows in the area of the fold due to friction on the rotating edge of the feed opening of the drum (drum edge) must avoid The distance between the edge of the drum and the fold should be sufficiently large. This leads to Laundry, which protrudes over the edge of the drum, can slide very deep into this gap and then due to the increased static friction on the rotating drum on one side and on the stationary tub on the other side tears. The in DE 90 15 420 U1 in Figure 2 shown extension acts as a laundry deflector by the gap between drum edge and column reduced and thereby prevents the collection of laundry. A Friction of the extension to the drum is not critical, since its wear is not the tightness bellows endangered.
Aus der nachveröffentlichten Patenschrift DE 102 37 017 B3 ist eine Waschmaschine bekannt, die im Bereich des oberen Scheitelpunktes der Beschickungsöffnung der Trommel einen Wäscheabweiser besitzt. Dieser Wäscheabweiser ragt in den Zwischenraum zwischen der Falte eines elastomeren Faltenbalgs und dem Rand der Beschickungsöffnung der Trommel. Durch eine L-förmige Abwinkelung in Richtung des Innenraums der Trommel wird eingezogene Wäsche zuverlässig aus der Falte bzw. aus dem Spalt herausgeleitet, wodurch sie wieder lose in die Trommel zurückfällt. Hierfür muss im umlaufenden Rand des Faltenbalgs im Bereich des Wäscheabweisers eine Ausformung vorgesehen werden, damit der Wäscheabweiser zwischen Faltenbalg und dem Rand der Beschickungsöffnung der Trommel herausragen kann. Somit ist dieser Bereich des Faltenbalgs anfällig für vorzeitigen Verschleiß.From the post-published patent DE 102 37 017 B3 a washing machine is known, the one in the region of the upper vertex of the loading opening of the drum Has laundry deflector. This laundry deflector protrudes into the space between the fold an elastomeric bellows and the edge of the loading opening of the drum. By an L-shaped bend in the direction of the interior of the drum is retracted Laundry reliably out of the fold or out of the gap, making them loose again falling back into the drum. This must be done in the peripheral edge of the bellows in the area of Laundry deflector be provided a molding, so that the laundry deflector between Bellows and the edge of the feed opening of the drum can protrude. Thus is This area of the bellows is prone to premature wear.
Es hat sich aber gezeigt, dass die Funktion des Abweiserprinzips einer exakten Spalteinstellung und damit einer hohen Formstabilität des Hammers bedarf. Verengungen des Spalts führen nämlich zum Einklemmen von Wäschezipfeln und dadurch zum Wäscheverschleiß. Diese Voraussetzungen können bei Haushaltswaschmaschinen mit Beschickungsöffnungen bis zu 30 cm Durchmesser gut eingehalten werden. Bei größeren Öffnungen verringert sich die Formstabilität des Fortsatzes, außerdem wird bei der Montage die genaue Einhaltung des Spaltes mit zunehmendem Durchmesser des Faltenbalgs schwieriger.However, it has been shown that the function of the deflector principle of an exact gap setting and thus requires a high dimensional stability of the hammer. Narrowing the gap lead namely for pinching laundry lintels and thereby for laundry wear. These Prerequisites may apply to household washing machines with feed openings up to 30 cm diameter are well maintained. For larger openings, the dimensional stability is reduced of the extension, in addition, during assembly, the exact compliance of the gap more difficult with increasing diameter of the bellows.
Der Erfindung stellt sich somit das Problem, eine frontbeschickbare Waschmaschine der eingangs genannten Art zu offenbaren, bei der die Einhaltung eines gewünschten Spaltmaßes zwischen Fortsatz und Trommelrand während der Montage vereinfacht wird.The invention thus raises the problem of a front-loading washing machine of the beginning mentioned type, in which compliance with a desired gap between extension and drum rim during assembly is simplified.
Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch eine frontbeschickbare Waschmaschine mit den
Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen
der erfindungsgemäßen Waschmaschine ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen
2 bis 14.According to the invention, this problem is solved by a front-loading washing machine with the
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Die erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung der Laugenbehälterkappe im Randbereich ihrer Beschickungsöffnung und die Anbringung eines verschiebbaren Befestigungselements am Fortsatz ermöglichen seine einfache und trotzdem exakte Ausrichtung zum Trommelrand beim Einbau. Dabei kann das Befestigungselement in einem Vormontageschritt mit dem elastischen Teil des Fortsatzes verbunden werden.The inventive design of the tub container cap in the edge region of her Loading opening and the attachment of a sliding fastener on Extension allows its simple, yet exact alignment with the edge of the drum Installation. In this case, the fastening element in a pre-assembly step with the elastic Part of the extension to be connected.
In einer zweckmäßigen Ausführungsform ist der Haltesteg ringförmig ausgebildet.In an expedient embodiment, the retaining web is annular.
In einer weiteren zweckmäßigen Ausführungsform ist das Befestigungselement als schlitzförmige Aufnahme ausgebildet.In a further expedient embodiment, the fastening element is designed as a slot-shaped Recording trained.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist das Befestigungselement als Trägerring ausgebildet, welcher im Einbauzustand wenigstens teilweise an dem(den) Haltesteg(en) anliegt. Hierdurch kann das Befestigungselement in einfacher Weise auf dem Haltesteg verschoben werden.In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening element is designed as a carrier ring, which rests in the installed state at least partially on the (the) holding web (s). hereby the fastener can be easily moved on the retaining bar.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform besitzen Haltesteg und Befestigungselement ineinandergreifende Gewinde. Hierbei ist gewährleistet, dass das Spaltmaß bei der Einstellung über den gesamten Umfang des Fortsatzes bzw. des Trommelrandes konstant bleibt, weil Verkantungen zwischen Befestigungselement und Haltesteg vermieden werden. In an advantageous embodiment, retaining web and fastening element have intermeshing Thread. This ensures that the gap in the setting on the entire circumference of the extension or the drum edge remains constant, because tilting be avoided between fastener and retaining web.
Es ist außerdem vorteilhaft, wenn das Befestigungselement abgewinkelt ist und ein senkrecht zum Haltesteg gerichteter Schenkel den im Querschnitt T-förmigen Fortsatz trägt. Hierdurch kann der Fortsatz in einfacher Weise gefertigt werden. Dies ist insbesondere dann der Fall, wenn der Fortsatz aus einem abgewinkelten Kunststoffkern und aus einem elastomeren Überzug besteht.It is also advantageous if the fastener is angled and a vertical to the retaining web directed leg carries the cross-sectionally T-shaped extension. hereby the extension can be made in a simple manner. This is especially the case if the extension of an angled plastic core and an elastomeric coating consists.
Es ist möglich, den elastomeren Teil des Fortsatzes an den Faltenbalg anzuformen. Alternativ kann der Fortsatz als separates Bauteil ausgebildet werden, weil dann dessen elastomerer Teil härter als der Faltenbalg sein kann. Durch die größere Härte wird der Verschleiß verringert und außerdem die Formstabilität erhöht. Außerdem wird die Montage erleichtert. Die separate Anbringung von Fortsatz und Faltenbalg ist insbesondere bei Laugenbehältern, bei denen wenigstens die Kappe aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist, in einfacher Weise dadurch möglich, dass zusätzlich zum Haltesteg ein Klemmsteg für den Faltenbalg angespritzt wird.It is possible to mold the elastomeric part of the extension to the bellows. alternative the extension can be formed as a separate component, because then its elastomeric part harder than the bellows can be. Due to the greater hardness, the wear is reduced and In addition, the dimensional stability increases. In addition, the assembly is facilitated. The separate attachment extension and bellows is particularly in tubs, where at least The cap is made of plastic, in a simple way possible because in addition to the holding bar a clamping bar for the bellows is molded.
In einer weiteren zweckmäßigen Ausgestaltung besteht der Fortsatz mit einem zum Laugenbehälter hin abgewinkelten Rand aus einem harten Kunststoff oder einer harten elastomeren Komponente, an dem der aus einer weichen elastomeren Komponente bestehende Faltenbalg angeformt ist. Der in Richtung zum Laugenbehälter abgewinkelte Rand, der den Haltesteg des Laugenbehälters umfasst, wird mit einem umlaufenden Spannring geklemmt und somit befestigt.In a further advantageous embodiment of the extension with a to the tub Angled edge made of a hard plastic or a hard elastomeric Component to which the consisting of a soft elastomeric component bellows is formed. The angled in the direction of the tub edge, the holding web of the Lye container is clamped with a rotating clamping ring and thus attached.
Zum Schutz gegen Verrutschen des Fortsatzes auf dem Steg des Laugenbehälters in axialer Richtung ist es vorteilhaft, den abgewinkelten Steg und den Haltesteg des Laugenbehälters im Kontaktbereich mit einer ineinandergreifenden Wellenform, Zackenform oder Sägezahnform zu versehen.To protect against slipping of the extension on the web of the tub in the axial Direction, it is advantageous to the angled web and the holding web of the tub in the Contact area with an intermeshing waveform, serrated or sawtooth shape too Mistake.
Der Erfindung stellt sich außerdem das Problem, ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer eingangs genannten Waschmaschine zu offenbaren, bei dem eine Einhaltung eines gewünschten Spaltmaßes zwischen Fortsatz und Trommelrand einfach möglich ist.The invention also raises the problem of a method for producing an To be disclosed washing machine, in which a compliance with a desired gap size between extension and drum edge is easily possible.
Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs
15 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen des erfindungsgemäßen
Verfahrens ergeben sich aus dem nachfolgenden Unteranspruch 16.According to the invention, this problem is solved by a method having the features of the
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und werden nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Die Figuren 1, 2, 3 und 4 zeigen Teilschnitte von erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Waschmaschinen im unteren Randbereich ihrer Beschickungsöffnung, die Figuren 1a, b, c und die Figuren 2 a, b, c zeigen den Fortsatz oder Teile hiervon als Einzelheit. Embodiments of the invention are shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 show partial sections of the invention trained washing machines in the lower edge area of their feed opening, Figures 1a, b, c and Figures 2 a, b, c show the extension or parts thereof as Detail.
Die Waschmaschine besitzt in bekannter Weise ein Gehäuse, in dem ein zylindrischer Laugenbehälter schwingend aufgehängt ist. In dem Laugenbehälter ist eine ebenfalls zylindrische Trommel drehbar gelagert, wobei die Rotationsachse der Trommel und die Symmetrieachse des Laugenbehälters in etwa als gemeinsame Achse (6) zusammenfallen, welche in den dargestellten Beispielen horizontal verläuft, aber auch leicht nach hinten geneigt sein kann (nicht dargestellt). Die Frontkappen (2, 3) der Trommel und des Laugenbehälters sind mit kreisrunden Beschickungsöffnungen versehen. Dabei ist der zur Öffnung gerichtete Rand der Frontkappe (3) der Trommel um etwa 45° zum Trommeläußeren abgebogen und im äußeren Randbereich eingerollt. Dieser Bereich wird im Folgenden als Trommelrand (4) bezeichnet. Die Laugenbehälterkappe (2) kann aus Kunststoff (glasfaserverstärktem Polypropylen) oder aus Stahlblech hergestellt sein. In beiden Fällen ist der zur Öffnung gerichtete Rand der Frontkappe mit einem um 90° abgewinkelten, ringförmigen Haltesteg (5) ausgestattet. Für seine später beschriebene Funktion ist es wichtig, dass der Steg in dem in den Zeichnungen rechts dargestellten Randbereich keine Bördelung o. ä. besitzt, sondern sich lediglich in Richtung der Achse (6) erstreckt. Beim Kunststoff-Laugenbehälter wird der Haltesteg (5) angespritzt, beim Blech-Laugenbehälter durch Umbiegen des Randes hergestellt. In der Gehäusefront (1) ist ebenfalls eine Beschickungsöffnung vorhanden, die durch eine in den Zeichnungen nicht dargestellte Tür flüssigkeitsdicht verschlossen wird. Alle drei Beschickungsöffnungen schließen mit ihren Rändern Kreisflächen ein, die sich senkrecht und symmetrisch zur Achse (6) erstrecken.The washing machine has in a known manner a housing in which a cylindrical tub is suspended swinging. In the tub is also a cylindrical Drum rotatably mounted, wherein the axis of rotation of the drum and the axis of symmetry of the tub coincide approximately as a common axis (6), which in the illustrated Examples runs horizontally, but may also be slightly inclined backwards (not shown). The front caps (2, 3) of the drum and the tub are circular Provided loading openings. In this case, the edge of the front cap directed to the opening is (3) The drum is bent by about 45 ° to the outside of the drum and in the outer edge region rolled. This area is referred to below as the drum rim (4). The Lye container cap (2) can be made of plastic (glass fiber reinforced polypropylene) or out of Be made of sheet steel. In both cases, the opening edge of the front cap equipped with a 90 ° angled, annular retaining bar (5). For his later it is important that the web is in the one shown on the right in the drawings Edge region has no flanging o. Ä., But only in the direction of Axle (6) extends. When plastic tub, the holding web (5) is molded, during Sheet metal tub made by bending the edge. In the housing front (1) is also a feed opening present, which by a not in the drawings door is sealed liquid-tight. Close all three feed openings with their edges circular surfaces which extend perpendicular and symmetrical to the axis (6).
Um den Austritt von Wasser aus dem Laugenbehälter ins Gehäuseinnere zu verhindern, sind Laugenbehälterkappe (2) und Gehäusefront (1) im Randbereich ihrer Beschickungsöffnungen durch einen Faltenbalg (7) aus EPDM mit einer Härte von 35 bis 40 Shore A verbunden. In Fig. 1 ist hierzu an die Laugenbehälterkappe (2), die aus Kunststoff besteht, ein Klemmsteg (8) angeformt, auf den der laugenbehälterseitige Rand (9) des Faltenbalgs (7) aufgesetzt und anschließend mit einem Spannring (10) befestigt wird. Die Figuren 2 und 3 zeigen Ausführungsformen, bei denen der Faltenbalg (7) an der Unterseite des Haltestegs (5) fixiert ist. Die Gehäusefront (1) ist im Randbereich (11) der Beschickungsöffnung gebördelt, so dass der gehäuseseitige Rand (12) des Faltenbalgs (7) ebenfalls mit einem Spannring (13) befestigt werden kann.To prevent the escape of water from the tub into the housing interior, are Lye container cap (2) and housing front (1) in the edge region of their feed openings connected by a bellows (7) made of EPDM with a hardness of 35 to 40 Shore A. In Fig. 1 is for this purpose to the tub container cap (2), which consists of plastic, a clamping web (8) molded, on which the tub side edge (9) of the bellows (7) mounted and then secured with a clamping ring (10). FIGS. 2 and 3 show embodiments, in which the bellows (7) on the underside of the holding web (5) is fixed. The Housing front (1) is crimped in the edge region (11) of the feed opening, so that the Housing-side edge (12) of the bellows (7) also secured with a clamping ring (13) can be.
In den Spalt, der sich zwischen dem Trommelrand (4) und der zur Achse (6) gerichteten Falte (14) des Faltenbalgs (7) ausbildet, ist als Wäscheabweiser ein Fortsatz (15) eingebracht, von dem das obere Ende (15) bis in die Höhe der Verbindungslinie zwischen Trommelrand (4) und Oberkante der Falte (14) ragt, so dass diese drei Teile wenigstens annähernd axial fluchten. An seinem anderen Ende besitzt der Fortsatz (15) ein Befestigungselement, von dem sich wenigstens ein Teil in Richtung des Haltestegs (5) erstreckt. Fig. 1 zeigt eine Variante, bei der das Befestigungselement als abgewinkelter Trägerring (17) ausgebildet ist. Der waagerechte Schenkel (18) liegt wenigstens teilweise an dem Haltesteg (5) an, der senkrechte Schenkel (19) trägt ein im Querschnitt T-förmiges Elastomerteil (20) aus EPDM. Auf diese Weise kann der Trägerring über eine Schiebepassung (Fig. 1a), ein Gewinde (21) (Fig. 1 b) oder eine gezahnte Schnappverbindung (22) (Fig. 1 c) in Richtung der Achse (6) bewegt und damit der Abstand s zwischen dem oberen Ende (16) des Fortsatzes (15) und dem Trommelrand (4) eingestellt werden. Nach dem Ausrichten des Fortsatzes (15) kann eine dauerhafte Befestigung des Trägerrings (17) am Haltesteg (5) durch eine Schweißverbindung (23) (Fig. 1a), eine Sicherungsschraube (24) (Fig. 1 b) oder einen Klemmring (25) (Fig. 1 c) erfolgen, wobei alle Kombinationen der Einstellung des Spalts s und der dauerhaften Befestigung denkbar sind. Insbesondere bei der dauerhaften Befestigung durch eine Schweißverbindung (23) muss sichergestellt werden, dass Haltesteg (5) und Trägerring (17) aus dem gleichen Material bestehen.In the gap between the drum edge (4) and the axis (6) directed Fold (14) of the bellows (7) is formed, as a laundry deflector an extension (15) is introduced, from which the upper end (15) up to the height of the connecting line between drum edge (4) and upper edge of the fold (14) protrudes, so that these three parts at least approximately axially aligned. At its other end, the extension (15) has a fastening element, of which at least one part extends in the direction of the retaining web (5). Fig. 1 shows a variant, in the fastening element is formed as an angled support ring (17). The horizontal one Leg (18) is at least partially on the holding web (5), the vertical leg (19) carries a cross-sectionally T-shaped elastomer part (20) made of EPDM. This way you can the carrier ring via a push fit (Fig. 1a), a thread (21) (Fig. 1 b) or a toothed snap connection (22) (Fig. 1 c) in the direction of the axis (6) moves and thus the Distance s between the upper end (16) of the extension (15) and the drum rim (4) be set. After aligning the extension (15) can be a permanent attachment the support ring (17) on the holding web (5) by a welded joint (23) (Fig. 1a), a Locking screw (24) (Fig. 1 b) or a clamping ring (25) (Fig. 1 c) take place, all Combinations of the setting of the gap s and the permanent attachment are conceivable. Especially in the permanent attachment by a welded joint (23) must Ensure that retaining web (5) and support ring (17) made of the same material consist.
Fig. 2 und die Figuren 2a, b und c zeigen Ausführungsbeispiele, bei denen das Befestigungselement als schlitzförmige Aufnahme (26) an den Fortsatz angeformt ist. Auch hier können die zuvor erwähnten Möglichkeiten zur Realisierung der Spalteinstellung und der dauerhaften Befestigung am Haltesteg frei variiert werden. In einigen Beispielen (Fig. 2, 2a und 2b) besteht der Fortsatz (15) aus einem Kunststoffkern (27) mit einem elastomeren Überzug (28), Fig. 2c zeigt einen einstückigen Fortsatz (15) aus Elastomer, beispielsweise EPDM. Alle Varianten besitzen eine angeformte Abweislippe (29), mit welcher verhindert wird, dass Kleinteile (Münzen, Nägel etc.), welche in den Taschen der Wäschestücke vergessen wurden, in den Bereich zwischen Trommel- und Laugenbehältermantel wandern und anschließend Schaden im Ablaufbereich des Laugenbehälters anrichten.Fig. 2 and Figures 2a, b and c show embodiments in which the fastener as a slot-shaped receptacle (26) is integrally formed on the extension. Again, the previously mentioned options for realizing the gap setting and the permanent Attachment to the retaining bar can be freely varied. In some examples (Figures 2, 2a and 2b) the extension (15) made of a plastic core (27) with an elastomeric coating (28), Fig. 2c shows an integral extension (15) made of elastomer, such as EPDM. All variants own an integrally formed deflecting lip (29), with which small parts (coins, Nails etc.), which were forgotten in the pockets of the laundry, in the area wander between drum and tub jacket and then damage in the drain area of the tub.
Sowohl bei den Ausführungsbeispielen nach Fig. 1, 1 a, 1 b und 1 c als auch bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 2c hat es sich bewährt, für den elastomeren Teil (20) oder den Überzug (27) des Fortsatzes (15) ein Material zu verwenden, welches eine größere Härte als der Faltenbalg (7) besitzt. Hierdurch wird eine höhere Formstabilität und Abriebfestigkeit sichergestellt, was wiederum ein konstantes Spaltmaß s über die gesamte Lebensdauer der Waschmaschine gewährleistet. Bei diesen Ausführungsbeispielen kann außerdem auf dass obere Ende (16) des Fortsatzes (15) ein Hüllring aus Chromstahl aufgesetzt werden (nicht dargestellt).Both in the embodiments of FIG. 1, 1 a, 1 b and 1 c and in the embodiment According to Fig. 2c, it has been proven for the elastomeric part (20) or the Cover (27) of the extension (15) to use a material which has a greater hardness than the bellows (7) has. This results in a higher dimensional stability and abrasion resistance ensures, in turn, a constant gap s over the entire life of the Washing machine guaranteed. In these embodiments may also be that upper end (16) of the extension (15) an enveloping ring made of chrome steel are placed (not ) Shown.
Fig. 3 zeigt eine Variante, bei welcher der elastomere Teil des Fortsatzes an den Faltenbalg angeformt ist. Dieser Teil besitzt einen Aufnahmeschlitz (30), in dem wie in der Ausführungsform nach Figur 1 ein abgewinkelter Trägerring (17) gehalten wird. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, nach dem Ausrichten des Fortsatzes (15) diesen zusammen mit dem Faltenbalg (7) mit nur einem Spannring (10) zu befestigen. Dabei muss jedoch der Nachteil in Kauf genommen werden, dass der Fortsatz (15) auch aus einem weniger harten Material besteht, welches zur Fertigung des Faltenbalgs (7) zwingend verwendet werden muss.Fig. 3 shows a variant in which the elastomeric part of the extension to the bellows is formed. This part has a receiving slot (30) in which, as in the embodiment according to Figure 1, an angled support ring (17) is held. That's the way it is possible after aligning the extension (15) together with the bellows (7) to be fastened with only one clamping ring (10). However, the disadvantage must be accepted be that the extension (15) also consists of a less hard material, which for the manufacture of the bellows (7) must be used compelling.
Fig. 4 zeigt eine Variante, bei welcher der Fortsatz (15a) mit dem Faltenbalg (7a) einstückig ausgeführt ist, wobei der Fortsatz (15a) aus einem harten Kunststoff und der Faltenbalg (7a) aus einem weichen Material, beispielsweise aus einem weichen Elastomer besteht. Dies kann beispielsweise in einem Zweikomponenten-Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt werden. Als Alternative hierzu kann der aus einer weichen elastomeren Komponente bestehende Faltenbalg (7a) an den Fortsatz (15a) angeklebt oder angeschweißt werden. An der Unterseite des Fortsatzes (15a) ist in Richtung des Laugenbehälters eine Abwinkelung (9a) angeformt, die über den Haltesteg (5) des Laugenbehälters geschoben wird. Mit einem Spannring (10) wird die Abwinkelung (9a) auf den Haltesteg (5) geklemmt, wodurch der Fortsatz (15a) am Haltesteg (9a) befestigt wird. Damit der Fortsatz (15a) sich nicht in axialer Richtung verschieben kann oder beim Montageprozess in einer bevorzugte Position fixiert wird, weist die Abwinkelung (9a) und der Haltesteg (5) im Kontaktbereich eine ineinandergreifende Wellenform (21a), dreiecksförmige Zackenform (22a) gemäß Fig. 4a oder eine Sägezahnform (22b) gemäß Fig. 4b auf.Fig. 4 shows a variant in which the extension (15 a) with the bellows (7 a) in one piece is executed, wherein the extension (15 a) made of a hard plastic and the bellows (7 a) made of a soft material, for example of a soft elastomer. This can be prepared for example in a two-component injection molding process. As alternative this can be made of a soft elastomeric component bellows (7a) glued or welded to the extension (15a). At the bottom of the extension (15a) is formed in the direction of the tub an angled portion (9a), which over the Holding bridge (5) of the tub is pushed. With a clamping ring (10), the angulation (9a) clamped on the holding web (5), whereby the extension (15a) on the holding web (9a) is attached. Thus, the extension (15 a) can not move in the axial direction or fixed in a preferred position during the assembly process, the bend (9a) and the holding web (5) in the contact region an interlocking waveform (21 a), triangular Serrated shape (22a) according to FIG. 4a or a sawtooth shape (22b) according to FIG. 4b.
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dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Laugenbehälterkappe (2) im Randbereich ihrer Beschickungsöffnung mindestens ein Haltesteg (5) angeordnet ist, welcher sich lediglich in Richtung der gemeinsamen Achse (6) erstreckt, und dass der Fortsatz (15, 15a) ein auf dem Haltesteg (5) in Richtung der gemeinsamen Achse (6) verschiebbares Befestigungselement aufweist.A front-loading washing machine having a housing, with a cylindrical tub which is swingably suspended therein and in which a likewise cylindrical drum is rotatably arranged, the front caps (2, 3) of the drum and of the tub and the housing front (1) being substantially circular, having a common axis (6) having feed openings, with an elastomeric bellows (7, 7a), which liquid-tightly connects the tub container cap (2) and the housing front (1) in the edge region of the feed openings and which one to the common axis (6) directed fold (14), and having an at least partially elastomeric extension (15, 15a) which projects into the space between the fold (14) and the edge (4) of the loading opening of the drum, the edge (4) being the upper end (16) of the extension (15, 15a) and a part of the fold (14) in the axial direction at least approximately aligned,
characterized in that at the lye container cap (2) in the edge region of its feed opening at least one holding web (5) is arranged, which extends only in the direction of the common axis (6), and that the extension (15, 15 a) on the holding web ( 5) in the direction of the common axis (6) displaceable fastening element.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Haltesteg (5) ringförmig ausgebildet ist.Front-loading washing machine according to claim 1,
characterized in that the holding web (5) is annular.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Befestigungselement als schlitzförmige Aufnahme (26) ausgebildet ist.Front-loadable washing machine according to at least one of claims 1 or 2,
characterized in that the fastening element is designed as a slot-shaped receptacle (26).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Befestigungselement als Trägerring (17) ausgebildet ist, welcher im Einbauzustand wenigstens teilweise an dem(den) Haltesteg(en) (5) anliegt.Front-loadable washing machine according to at least one of claims 1 or 2,
characterized in that the fastening element is designed as a carrier ring (17), which in the installed state at least partially against the (the) holding web (s) (5).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Haltesteg (5) und Befestigungselement (17, 26) ineinandergreifende Gewinde (21) besitzen. Front-loading washing machine according to claim 2 and one of claims 3 or 4,
characterized in that retaining web (5) and fastening element (17, 26) have interlocking threads (21).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Trägerring (17) abgewinkelt ist und dass ein senkrecht zum Haltesteg (5) gerichteter Schenkel (19) ein im Querschnitt T-förmiges Teil (20) des Fortsatzes (15) trägt.Front-loadable washing machine according to at least one of claims 4 or 5,
characterized in that the carrier ring (17) is angled and that a perpendicular to the holding web (5) directed leg (19) carries a cross-sectionally T-shaped part (20) of the extension (15).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Fortsatz (15) aus einem abgewinkelten Kunststoffkern (27) und aus einem elastomeren Überzug (28) besteht.Front-loading washing machine according to claim 6,
characterized in that the extension (15) consists of an angled plastic core (27) and of an elastomeric coating (28).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der elastomere Teil des Fortsatzes (15) an den Faltenbalg (7) angeformt ist.Front-loading washing machine according to at least one of claims 1 to 7,
characterized in that the elastomeric part of the extension (15) is integrally formed on the bellows (7).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Fortsatz (15) als vom Faltenbalg (7) getrenntes Bauteil ausgebildet ist.Front-loading washing machine according to at least one of claims 1 to 7,
characterized in that the extension (15) as the bellows (7) separate component is formed.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der elastomere Teil (20, 27) des Fortsatzes (15) eine größere Härte als der Faltenbalg (7) besitzt.Front-loading washing machine according to claim 9,
characterized in that the elastomeric part (20, 27) of the extension (15) has a greater hardness than the bellows (7).
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
der Fortsatz (15a) mit einem zum Laugenbehälter hin abgewinkelten Rand (9a) aus einem harten Kunststoff oder einer harten elastomeren Komponente besteht, an dem der aus einer weichen elastomeren Komponente bestehende Faltenbalg (7a) angeformt ist, wobei der Rand (9a) an den Haltesteg (5) des Laugenbehälters mittels eines Spannringes (10) geklemmt wird.Front-loading washing machine according to at least one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized
the projection (15a) with an edge (9a) angled towards the tub consists of a hard plastic or a hard elastomeric component to which the bellows (7a) consisting of a soft elastomeric component is formed, the edge (9a) being attached to the Holding web (5) of the tub by means of a clamping ring (10) is clamped.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der abgewinkelte Rand (9a) des Fortsatzes (15a) und der Haltesteg (5) des Laugenbehälters eine ineinandergreifende Wellenform (21 a) besitzen. Front-loading washing machine according to claim 11,
characterized in that the angled edge (9a) of the extension (15a) and the holding web (5) of the tub have an interlocking waveform (21 a).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der abgewinkelte Rand (9a) des Fortsatzes (15a) und der Haltesteg (5) des Laugenbehälters eine ineinandergreifende Zackenform (22a) besitzen.Front-loading washing machine according to claim 11,
characterized in that the angled edge (9a) of the extension (15a) and the holding web (5) of the tub have an intermeshing serrated shape (22a).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der abgewinkelte Rand (9a) des Fortsatzes (15a) und der Haltesteg (5) des Laugenbehälters eine ineinandergreifende Sägezahnform (22b) besitzen.Front-loading washing machine according to claim 11,
characterized in that the angled edge (9a) of the extension (15a) and the holding web (5) of the tub have an interlocking sawtooth shape (22b).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass nach dem Aufsetzen des Befestigungselements (17, 26) auf den Haltesteg (5) ein Ausrichten des Fortsatzes (15, 15a) auf einen vorgegebenen Abstand (s) zum Rand (4) der Beschickungsöffnung der Trommel erfolgt.Method for producing a front-loading washing machine according to at least one of claims 1 to 14,
characterized in that after placing the fastening element (17, 26) on the holding web (5) aligning the extension (15, 15a) to a predetermined distance (s) to the edge (4) of the loading opening of the drum.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass nach dem Ausrichten des Fortsatzes (15, 15a) das Befestigungselement (17, 26) am Haltesteg (5) fixiert wird.A method of manufacturing a front-loading washing machine according to claim 15,
characterized in that after the alignment of the extension (15, 15 a), the fastening element (17, 26) on the retaining web (5) is fixed.
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