EP1793029A1 - Wäschewaschmaschine oder Wäschetrockner mit einer Manschette zur Verbindung des Laugenbehälters mit dem Gehäuse und Montageverfahren für eine solche Manschette. - Google Patents

Wäschewaschmaschine oder Wäschetrockner mit einer Manschette zur Verbindung des Laugenbehälters mit dem Gehäuse und Montageverfahren für eine solche Manschette. Download PDF

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EP1793029A1
EP1793029A1 EP06125000A EP06125000A EP1793029A1 EP 1793029 A1 EP1793029 A1 EP 1793029A1 EP 06125000 A EP06125000 A EP 06125000A EP 06125000 A EP06125000 A EP 06125000A EP 1793029 A1 EP1793029 A1 EP 1793029A1
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F37/266—Gaskets mounted between tub and casing around the loading opening

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  • the present invention relates to a washing machine and / or tumble dryer.
  • It also relates to a method of assembling a sleeve used in such a washing machine and / or drying the laundry.
  • the present invention relates generally to a washing machine and / or drying the laundry equipped with such a cuff.
  • This washing machine and / or drying machine comprises a suspended tank in which is housed the drum for containing the laundry.
  • Said sleeve is designed to allow an easy and reliable connection between the washing tub and the access opening to the machine via a fixing frame.
  • the sleeve assembled with the attachment frame on the washing tub makes it possible to seal between an opening of the washing tub and an access opening formed in the casing of the machine.
  • the present invention applies to a washing machine and / or drying the laundry, provided with a rotary drum with radial loading, through an opening in the drum shell.
  • the present invention also applies to a washing machine and / or drying the laundry, provided with a rotary drum front loading, through an opening provided on the end face of the drum.
  • the loading and removal of the laundry drum is performed at the perimeter of the drum, and generally from the top of the machine.
  • the latter having in the upper plane of its body a door allowing access to the drum.
  • the sleeve not only ensures sealing between the machine body and the wash tub but also absorb vibrations generated by the rotation of the drum during a cycle of operation of the machine.
  • the means for connecting the two ends of the sleeve to the washing tub and to the body of the machine are in particular clamps, or retention grooves formed around openings in the washing tub and the body in which are introduced the two ends of the sleeve.
  • Other known fastening means are used such as fastening systems with screws and bars or rigid frames.
  • Washing machines comprising a front collar of a washing tub, said washing tub consisting of a body assembled to said collar and forming the shell and the flanges of the tub.
  • the assembly between said body and said flange being formed by at least one clamp, with interposition of a seal and at least one other flange, which is embedded in the cement of a mass of ballast, said front flange being provided with a circular edge which defines the access opening of said vessel and which can be connected by a flexible bellows to the circular edge corresponding to the loading opening in the housing.
  • the front flange is further provided with a circular portion partially engaging in said access opening and being disposed at a small distance from the corresponding opening in the drum of the machine.
  • the present invention aims to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide a washing machine and / or drying the laundry with a cuff attachment frame to ensure a simple assembly, reliable and does not require specific tools.
  • the attachment frame can be mounted directly on the sleeve to maintain the shape of said sleeve during transportation and storage to the assembly site of said washing machine and / or tumble dry.
  • the sleeve is more resistant to temperature variations by being pre-assembled on the fastening frame.
  • the present invention is directed to a machine for washing and / or drying laundry comprising a housing having an access opening closed by a door, a washing tub having an opening and enclosing a rotating drum, a sleeve disposed between access opening of the housing and the opening in the washing tub.
  • the machine for washing / and or drying the laundry comprises a fastening frame assembled with said sleeve and fixed on the washing tub, and said washing tub comprises at least one groove for inserting part of the U-shaped cuff, and an edge of the attachment frame fitting into said U-shaped cuff portion.
  • the assembly of the fixing frame with the sleeve on the washing tank is in one direction.
  • the mounting direction is from top to bottom.
  • the assembly of the sleeve in the at least one groove of the wash tub and with the attachment frame for stiffening the portion of the U-shaped cuff ensures the seal between the wash tub and the machine housing.
  • the inner width I of said at least one groove of the wash tub is smaller than the outer width L of a portion of the U-shaped cuff to seal between the opening of the wash tub and the access opening of the housing.
  • the edge of the fastening frame fitting into the portion of the U-shaped sleeve compresses elastic means disposed on the outer walls of said portion of the U-shaped sleeve against the inner walls of said at least one groove of the wash tub.
  • the elastic means of the sleeve make it possible to guarantee the crushing of said sleeve on the groove of the washing tub.
  • the crushing of these elastic means ensures the sealing of the connection between the wash tub and the sleeve.
  • the geometry of the elastic means also makes it possible to increase the coefficient of friction of the sleeve with the groove of the washing tub and consequently to avoid the withdrawal of the portion of the U-shaped cuff from the groove of the tub. washing.
  • the attachment frame comprises at least one fixing means cooperating with the washing tub.
  • Said at least one fastening means of the fastening frame is at least one elastic snap-fastening element.
  • This simple method of attachment makes it possible to assemble without the use of tools.
  • the fastening frame is made of plastic.
  • the material of the fixing frame makes it possible to eliminate any oxidation and deterioration of the device during the life of the machine.
  • the material used is intended to be recycled.
  • a second aspect of the invention relates to a method of assembling a cuff in a washing machine and / or drying the laundry comprising a housing having an access opening closed by a door, a washing tub having an opening and enclosing a rotating drum, a sleeve disposed between the access opening of the housing and the opening in the wash tub.
  • this assembly method allows for easy assembly and guarantee the reliability of the assembly. In this way, the risks of water leakage inside the machine are eliminated.
  • this assembly can be automated by a gripper.
  • This washing machine 1 is of the type loading from above. In this way, this machine 1 is suitable for washing the laundry and possibly drying it.
  • This washing machine 1 comprises a body 2 comprising an access opening 3 inside the body 2.
  • this access opening 3 is made in an upper portion of the body 2 , and in this example, in an upper plane of the bodywork 2.
  • An access door 4 is adapted to close this opening 3 of the body 2 of the machine 1, especially during operation thereof.
  • the door access 4 is pivotally mounted about an axis of rotation 5 integral with the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • the bodywork 2 of the machine 1 is adapted to house a washing tub 6 which is particularly suitable for containing the various washing and rinsing baths.
  • the drum 7 is thus rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis 8.
  • Figure 1 is schematic and that many organs necessary for the operation of the machine (and for example motor, pumps, filters, ...) have been omitted and do not need to be described in detail here.
  • an access door 9 for example formed of two gates 10a and 10b pivotally mounted on the ferrule of the drum 7.
  • washing tub 6 may also include a tank door (not shown).
  • This tank door makes it possible to close an opening 11 made in the tank 6 and disposed substantially in line with the access opening 3 of the bodywork 2 of the machine 1.
  • This tank door can thus be movable between a closed position in which it closes the opening 11, in a sealed manner, and an open position in which the door leaf is disposed between the tank wall 6 and the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • a washing machine / and / or dryer 1 comprises a housing 2 having an access opening 3 closed by a door 4, a washing tub 6 having an opening 11 and enclosing a rotary drum 7.
  • Said washing machine / and / or drying machine 1 also comprises a sleeve 12 disposed between the access opening 3 of the housing 2 and the opening 11 formed in the washing tub 6.
  • Said sleeve 12 hermetically closes the opening 11 of the washing tub 6 when the access door 4 is closed.
  • Said sleeve 12 is provided with a flexible wall having a bellows shape and sealingly connected around the opening 11 of the washing tub 6 and being able to come into contact with the access door 4 to close in a sealed manner. opening 11 of the washing tub 6.
  • said washing machine / and or drying machine 1 comprises a fastening frame 13 assembled with said sleeve 12 and fixed on the washing tub 6, and said washing tub 6 comprises at least one groove 14 for inserting a portion of the U-shaped cuff 12, and an edge 15 of the attachment frame 13 fitting into said portion of the U-shaped cuff 12.
  • Said sleeve 12 is in the form of a flexible tube provided with transverse folds.
  • This sleeve 12 comprises an upper end 12a fixed to the housing 2 of the machine 1 and a lower end 12b connected to the attachment frame 13 and to the washing tub 6.
  • the inner width I of said at least one groove 14 of the washing tub 6 is smaller than the outside width L of a portion of the U-shaped cuff 12 to ensure sealing between the opening 11 of the tub of the tub. washing 6 and the access opening 3 of the housing 2.
  • the edge 15 of the fastening frame 13 inserted in the portion of the U-shaped sleeve 12 compresses elastic means 16 disposed on the outer walls 17a and 17b of said portion of the U-shaped sleeve 12 against the inner walls 18a. and 18b of said at least one groove 14 of the washing tub 6.
  • the edge 15 of the fastening frame 13 makes it possible to pressurize the elastic means 16 of the outer walls 17a and 17b of said portion of the U-shaped sleeve 12 against the inner walls 18a and 18b of said at least one groove 14 of the tank 6 to ensure that the washing water contained in the washing tub 6 can not escape inside the machine 1.
  • the edge 15 of the fixing frame can be U-shaped so as to compress the elastic means 16 disposed on the outer walls 17a and 17b of said portion of the U-shaped sleeve 12 and to cover the outer wall 19 of the groove 14 of the washing tub 6.
  • the attachment frame 13 comprises a groove 31 for introducing into force an edge 20 of the washing tub 6 and an edge 21 of the sleeve 12 to seal.
  • the assembly of the sleeve 12, the fastening frame 13 and the washing tank 6 forms a baffle preventing leakage of washing water between the opening 11 of the washing tub 6 and the opening 3 of the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • Said sleeve 12 comprises two grooves 25 and 26, a first groove 25 cooperating with said attachment frame 13 and a second groove 26 cooperating with said washing tub 6.
  • the sleeve 12 comprises elastic strips 16 on an inner face 17a of at least one groove 26.
  • the sleeve 12 comprises a skirt 29 intended to cover the inner wall 30 of the opening 11 of the washing tub 6.
  • This skirt 29 prevents washing water from seeping into the less a groove 14 of the washing tub 6, to eliminate the risk of hanging clothes.
  • Said skirt 29 is also arranged to cover the inner wall 30 of the opening 11 of the washing tub 6 for aesthetic purposes.
  • the fixing frame 13 comprises at least one attachment means 27 cooperating with the washing tub 6.
  • Said at least one fastening means 27 ensures that the compression of the sleeve 12 is maintained in contact with the washing tub 6 and the fixing frame 13.
  • said at least one fastening means 27 of the fastening frame 13 is at least one elastic latching element.
  • said at least one attachment means 27 comprises eight elastic snap elements.
  • the fastening frame 13 comprises fastening tabs 22 provided with an opening 23 cooperating with at least one boss 24 formed on the outer wall 19 of the groove 14 of the washing tub 6.
  • the assembly of the fixing frame 13 with the sleeve 12 and the washing tub 6 is applicable for an access opening 3 of the machine 1 of substantially rectangular or circular shape and a washing bowl opening 11 of substantially rectangular shape or circular.
  • the fastening frame 13 is made by overmolding with the sleeve 12. In this way, the fastening frame 13 and the sleeve 12 are pre-assembled during the production of said parts mentioned above. . The operator no longer has to perform this assembly operation. Thus, the manipulation of the frame assembly 13 and cuff 12 is easier and the establishment of said assembly on the washing tub 6.
  • a frame 32 is overmolded with the sleeve 12.
  • the frame 32 of the sleeve 12 may thus be a steel wire with a diameter substantially equal to 2 mm.
  • Said armature 32 extends inside said sleeve 12 and all around the circumference of said sleeve 12.
  • the sequence of steps of the assembly process ensures the seal between the washing tub 6 and the body 2 of the machine 1. In this way, the wash water is maintained inside the sleeve 12 and can not cross the connection provided by the fastening frame 13, the washing tub 6 and said sleeve 12.
  • the sealing of the connection is provided by the elastic means 16 of the sleeve 12 compressed by the fixing frame 13 and the washing tub 6.
  • the elastic means 16 may be elastic strips such as lips.
  • the material of the sleeve is a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • the fastening frame 13 can be made by molding in one piece, for example polypropylene.
  • the material of the attachment frame 13 and the wash tub 6 is identical. In this way, the removal of said parts mentioned above during manufacture is identical and ensures the tightness of the connection.
  • said at least one fastening means 27 of the fastening frame 13 is at least one elastic latching element.
  • the assembly of the sleeve 12 with the attachment frame 13 and the washing tub 6 is simple and easy manually. This assembly also makes it possible to automate these operations.
  • the sealing connection is obtained at a lower cost both in terms of material than manpower and reduces the assembly time.

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EP06125000A 2005-11-30 2006-11-29 Wäschewaschmaschine oder Wäschetrockner mit einer Manschette zur Verbindung des Laugenbehälters mit dem Gehäuse und Montageverfahren für eine solche Manschette. Active EP1793029B1 (de)

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EP2145993A1 (de) * 2008-07-18 2010-01-20 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Manschette für eine Wäschebehandlungsmaschine und eine Wäschebehandlungsmaschine mit einer solchen Manschette
WO2013117245A1 (en) * 2012-02-09 2013-08-15 Electrolux Laundry Systems France Snc A drum assembly for a washing machine and method for fabricating the same
EP2684992A1 (de) * 2012-07-10 2014-01-15 Miele & Cie. KG System bestehend aus einem Laugenbehälter und einem Türdichtring
EP3333302A1 (de) 2016-12-12 2018-06-13 Whirlpool Corporation Wasch- und/oder trocknungsmaschine
CN110016790A (zh) * 2018-01-08 2019-07-16 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司 顶开式衣物处理设备及其上盖

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EP2145993A1 (de) * 2008-07-18 2010-01-20 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Manschette für eine Wäschebehandlungsmaschine und eine Wäschebehandlungsmaschine mit einer solchen Manschette
WO2013117245A1 (en) * 2012-02-09 2013-08-15 Electrolux Laundry Systems France Snc A drum assembly for a washing machine and method for fabricating the same
EP2684992A1 (de) * 2012-07-10 2014-01-15 Miele & Cie. KG System bestehend aus einem Laugenbehälter und einem Türdichtring
EP3333302A1 (de) 2016-12-12 2018-06-13 Whirlpool Corporation Wasch- und/oder trocknungsmaschine
CN110016790A (zh) * 2018-01-08 2019-07-16 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司 顶开式衣物处理设备及其上盖

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