EP1870507A1 - Laundry washing machine equipped with a box for washing products - Google Patents

Laundry washing machine equipped with a box for washing products Download PDF

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EP1870507A1
EP1870507A1 EP07110715A EP07110715A EP1870507A1 EP 1870507 A1 EP1870507 A1 EP 1870507A1 EP 07110715 A EP07110715 A EP 07110715A EP 07110715 A EP07110715 A EP 07110715A EP 1870507 A1 EP1870507 A1 EP 1870507A1
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    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the present invention relates to a laundry machine equipped with a box for washing products.
  • This washing machine comprises a tank in which is housed a drum for containing the laundry.
  • the invention relates to washing machines, and more particularly the machines for domestic use.
  • washing machines which provide visual means for indicating the level of filling of a detergent in a product box such as transparent windows.
  • FR2534605 discloses a washing machine comprising a device for adding water washers, which in the operating position, is surrounded on all sides by a body and comprises at least two compartments for washing products. Inside the bodywork, each compartment is associated with at least one light source which is activated according to the program. The light source is visible when the addition device of the washing products is open. The light source turns on when the device is opened and goes off when the device is closed. The light source is constituted by at least one light diode. The diodes of the light source are switched on according to the quantity of detergent to be introduced, and more particularly by the lighting of the number of cups to pour into a compartment of the product box.
  • this device for adding water washing products does not allow to directly visualize the amount of detergent to be introduced into the compartment.
  • the light sources are disposed on an upper face of the device for adding water to the washing products. The light sources do not make it possible to display a threshold to be reached determined by the control means of the machine.
  • the user fills a cup and pours it into the compartment. This operation is repeated as many times as light sources are lit. In addition, the user must have available a cup with the washing product to be introduced into the compartment.
  • the dosage of the washing product is variable according to the quantity contained by the cup.
  • the cup can be filled completely or halfway. The filling of this cup is approximate and with a low accuracy compared to the amount of washing product necessary for a washing program.
  • the recommendation of the washing products is not optimal depending on the parameters considered by the control means of the machine.
  • the present invention aims to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a laundry machine with a box for washing products to recommend the quantity of washing products in a precise manner, ergonomic and simple to identify the threshold determined by the control means of the machine.
  • the present invention is directed to a laundry machine comprising a box for washing products.
  • the box for washing products comprises a front face, said box comprising at least one light means disposed on said front face, said at least one luminous means for recommending a quantity of washing product to be introduced into said box for detergents by at least one luminous indication, said at least one luminous indication being disposed along a vertical axis of said front face of said box for detergents.
  • the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box for detergents is easy to use.
  • the user directly reads the level of the washing product to be introduced.
  • Said at least one luminous indication makes it possible to directly visualize the threshold determined by control means of the machine. This visualization of the recommendation of the quantity of washing products is possible by the provision of said at least one luminous indication on the front face of said box.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergents is accurate.
  • Said at least one luminous indication being along a vertical axis of the front face of said box, makes it possible to recommend an exact quantity to be introduced without being bound to a dose defined by the manufacturer of detergents.
  • this provision of said at least one luminous indication being along a vertical axis of the front face of said box is ergonomic for the user.
  • Said at least one luminous indication is visible by the user when filling said box with a washing product.
  • Said at least one luminous means makes it possible to recommend a quantity of detergent by at least one luminous indication corresponding to at least one level of detergent to be reached when filling the box for detergents.
  • said at least one level determined by the control means of the machine is indicated by a light means and the user fills the box for washing products up to this level.
  • said at least one luminous indication is placed along a transparent window to display the level of washing product introduced into said box for detergents.
  • a way of monitoring the filling of the box for washing products is activated as soon as a washing product is introduced into said box.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box for detergents is a function of the washing program, the type of textile and the level of hardness of the water.
  • the recommended amount of washing product to be introduced into said box is sufficiently precise to avoid an overdose frequently observed during uses made by consumers.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box for detergents is also a function of the level of soiling of the laundry.
  • the recommended amount of washing product to be introduced into said box is adapted to the level of soiling of the laundry and the use of the laundry by the users.
  • said machine comprises control means, said control means comprising a button for defining the level of soiling of the laundry.
  • the recommendation of the amount of washing product to be introduced into the box for detergents is incremented by at least one level for dirty laundry.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into each compartment is also a function of the amount of laundry introduced into a drum of said machine.
  • the recommended amount of detergent is adapted to the mass of laundry and / or the volume of laundry optimally.
  • said at least one light means consists of at least two light sources.
  • said at least one light means consists of at least one light source and a light guide.
  • Said at least one luminous indication extends from a minimum level to a recommendation level of a quantity of washing products to be introduced into said box.
  • the box for washing products is integrated in a body cover of said machine, the front face of said box for detergents being on the inner face of said lid, and said at least one a luminous indication being visible when opening said lid.
  • said at least one luminous indication is placed along a transparent window to display the level of washing product introduced into said box for detergents.
  • the box for detergents comprises at least two compartments, said at least two compartments being each associated with at least one luminous means.
  • This washing machine may be a household washing machine or a washer-dryer.
  • an overhead loading machine has been illustrated.
  • the present invention applies to all types of washing machine, including front-loading.
  • 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 access door 4 is pivotally mounted about an axis of rotation integral with the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • the bodywork 2 of the machine 1 is adapted to house a washing tub 5 which is particularly suitable for containing the different washing and rinsing baths.
  • the drum 6 is thus rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis 7.
  • the latter comprises, in known manner, a door 8.
  • This access door 8 for example formed of two gates 9 and pivotally mounted on the shell of the drum 6, makes it possible to close an opening 10 formed in said shell of said drum 6.
  • washing tub 5 may also include a tank door (not shown).
  • This tank door makes it possible to close an opening 12 made in the tank 5 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 12 in a sealed manner, and an open position in which the door leaf door is disposed between the vessel wall 5 and the body 2 of the machine.
  • a control panel 13 is also provided in the upper part of the machine 1.
  • the washing machine comprises all the equipment and means necessary for the implementation of a conventional washing process in such a rotary drum machine.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises a box 14 for washing products.
  • the box 14 for washing products comprises a front face 15.
  • the box 14 for washing products is integrated in a cover 4 of the body 2 of said machine 1.
  • the front face 15 of said box 14 for washing products being on the inner face 16 of said cover 4.
  • said at least a luminous indication 17 is visible when opening said lid 4.
  • Said box 14 for washing products can be assembled by elastic latching means with the cover 4 of the body 2.
  • Said box 14 and the cover 4 are generally made of plastic.
  • the box 14 for washing products is between the cover 4 of the body 2 and four peripheral walls 18 of an opening 12 of the washing tub 5.
  • the box 14 for washing products allows a flow of liquid in the washing bath of the washing tank 5 by at least one opening 19 formed on the front face 15 of said box 14.
  • the liquid flowing from said box 14 consists of water and one or more washing products during the phases of a washing cycle.
  • the box 14 for washing products also comprises at least one opening 20 formed on the upper face 21 of said box 14 to introduce the less a washing product inside said box 14.
  • Said at least one inlet opening 20 of at least one detergent and said at least one outlet opening 19 of a liquid can be a single opening according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the box 14 for detergents may consist of one or more compartments 23 to contain different detergents.
  • said box 14 comprises at least two compartments 23.
  • Said at least two compartments 23 can contain in particular the prewash products, the main wash products also called “laundry”, rinses, or softeners.
  • Said box 14 comprises at least one luminous means 22 disposed on said front face 15.
  • Said at least one luminous means 22 makes it possible to recommend an amount of detergent to be introduced into said box 14 for detergents by at least one luminous indication.
  • Said at least one light indication 17 is disposed along a vertical axis 24 of said front face 15 of said box 14 for washing products.
  • Said at least one light indication 17 represents levels 27 of recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents.
  • the number of recommendation levels is chosen by the manufacturer of washing machines.
  • Said at least one luminous means 22 makes it possible to recommend an amount of detergent by at least one luminous indication 17 corresponding to at least one level of detergent to be reached when filling the box 14 for detergents.
  • Said at least one luminous means 22 makes it possible to recommend a threshold level of detergent or a number of doses to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14.
  • the box 14 for detergents may comprise windows 29 for visualizing the level of detergent introduced into a compartment 23.
  • Said at least one luminous indication 22 being close to a viewing window 29 may indicate the threshold of the level of detergent to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14 or be dissociated from said threshold of the level of detergent to be introduced.
  • a means of monitoring the filling of the box 14 for washing products is activated as soon as a washing product is introduced into said box 14.
  • This means of monitoring the filling of said box 14 can be performed by changing the color of said at least one light means 22. Sound means can warn the user that the recommended level of washing product is reached.
  • said at least one light indication 17 is placed along a transparent window 29 to display the level of washing product introduced into said box 14 for washing products.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is a function of the washing program, the type of textile and the level of hardness of the water.
  • the water hardness level can be set by the user before starting the washing machine 1.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is also a function of the level of soiling of the laundry.
  • Said machine 1 comprises control means 25, said control means 25 comprising a button 26 for defining the level of soiling of the laundry.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is incremented by at least one level 27 for dirty laundry.
  • the button 26 for determining the level of soiling makes it possible to recommend a quantity of washing product that is greater or less than a so-called standard soiling level.
  • the button 26 for determining the level of soiling may also include a warning light to indicate its operating status and the level of soiling defined by the user.
  • the recommendation of the quantity of washing product to be introduced into box 14 for detergents is also a function of the quantity of laundry introduced into a drum 6 of said machine 1.
  • said at least one luminous means 22 consists of at least two light sources.
  • Said at least two light sources make it possible to indicate at least two levels of recommendation of the quantity of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents.
  • Said at least one luminous means 22 may comprise a plurality of light sources to obtain a number of important levels in order to recommend a quantity of precise washing products.
  • Said at least one luminous means 22 can extend over the entire height of filling the box 14 for washing products.
  • the light sources of said at least one light means 22 may be of different colors to achieve a color gradient according to the recommended level of amount of detergent.
  • the light sources of the box 14 for detergents may be light-emitting diodes.
  • said at least one light means 22 consists of at least one light source and a light guide (not shown).
  • the light guide makes it possible to diffuse the light through said at least one light indication 17 and to recommend in this way a quantity of washing products to be introduced into the box 14 for washing products.
  • the variation of the intensity applied to the said at least one light source makes it possible to reach the recommended level for the filling of the washing product.
  • said at least one luminous means 22 comprises two light sources of different colors arranged at two ends of a light guide (not shown).
  • the recommended level of amount of detergent is achieved by a color variation of said luminous indication.
  • said at least one light indication extends from a minimum level to a recommendation level of a quantity of washing products to be introduced into said box 14.
  • the box 14 for washing products is integrated in a cover 4 of the body 2 of said machine 1, the front face 15 of said box 14 for detergents being on the inner face 16 of said cover 4, and said at least one light indication 17 being visible when opening said cover 4.
  • Said at least one light indication 17 is placed along a transparent window 29 to display the level of washing product introduced into said box 14 for washing products.
  • Box 14 for washing products comprises at least two compartments 23, said at least two compartments 23 being each associated with at least one luminous means 22.
  • said at least one luminous means 22 may be placed on a moving element in the form of the box 14 for detergents so as to indicate the recommended level of the quantity of product. washing to introduce.
  • a single light source is useful for signaling the recommended level.
  • the recommended level is indicated precisely since the light source is positioned exactly where the wash to be arrested.
  • the embodiments of the device for recommending a quantity of detergent according to the invention previously described can also be used on a front-loading washing machine.
  • a front-loading laundry washing machine generally comprises a box for drawer-shaped laundry products whose front face is located in the front face plane of said machine.
  • Said front face of the box for washing products is visible to the user.
  • a device for recommending a quantity of washing product similar to that described above can therefore be produced on said front face of said box for detergents.
  • Said at least one luminous means 22 can assume three operating states.
  • the first state of operation of said at least one light means 22 is an inactive state when closing the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1. Said at least one light means 22 is without power supply.
  • the second operating state of said at least one light means 22 is an active state when opening the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1. Said at least one light means 22 is under electrical power.
  • the third operating state of said at least one light means 22 is an active state when opening the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1 and resting beyond a period of no use of the machine 1. Said at least one luminous means 22 comes out of this third operating state either as soon as the cover 4 of the body 2 is moved, or by pressing on the button 26 for determining the level of soiling of the laundry, or by the detection of introduction of laundry into the drum 6 of the machine 1.
  • the displacement of the cover 4 of the body 2 can be detected by an electromagnet connected to the body 2 of the machine 1 and a magnet placed in said cover 4.
  • This electromagnetic device makes it possible to determine the inclination of the cover 4 of the bodywork 2 with respect to the body 2 and to deduce the operating state of said at least one luminous means 22.
  • the detection of introduction of laundry into the drum 6 can be carried out by a linen mass measuring device introduced into said drum 6.

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The machine for washing stains from the cloths, comprises a case (14) to wash the cloths having a front side (15) and a luminous unit (22) disposed on the front side, a control unit having a button to define a level of stains on the cloths, and a drum containing the cloths. A unit to indicate a quantity of cloths to be washed during filling of the case, a hardness of water, and a type of the cloth. The luminous indication is arranged along a vertical axis (24) of front side of the case, and is placed along a transparent window (29). The machine for washing stains from the cloths, comprises a case (14) to wash the cloths having a front side (15) and a luminous unit (22) disposed on the front side, a control unit having a button to define a level of stains on the cloths, and a drum containing the cloths. A unit to indicate a quantity of cloths to be washed during filling of the case, a hardness of water, and a type of the cloth. The luminous indication is arranged along a vertical axis (24) of front side of the case, and is placed along a transparent window (29) to visualize the level of cloths introduced into the case for washing. The luminous indication extends from a minimum level up to a level of indication of the quantity of cloths to be washed during the filling of the case, where the case is integrated in a lid. The front side of the case is placed on an internal side of the lid. The luminous indication is visible during an opening of the lid. Two compartments of the case are associated with the luminous unit, which has light sources and a light-guide.

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La présente invention concerne une machine à laver le linge équipée d'une boîte pour des produits de lavage.The present invention relates to a laundry machine equipped with a box for washing products.

Cette machine à laver le linge comprend une cuve dans laquelle est logée un tambour destiné à contenir le linge.This washing machine comprises a tank in which is housed a drum for containing the laundry.

De manière générale, l'invention concerne les machines à laver le linge, et plus particulièrement les machines à usage domestique.In general, the invention relates to washing machines, and more particularly the machines for domestic use.

On connaît d'une part des machines à laver le linge qui proposent des moyens visuels pour indiquer le niveau de remplissage d'un détergent dans une boîte à produits telles que des fenêtres transparentes.On the one hand, washing machines are known which provide visual means for indicating the level of filling of a detergent in a product box such as transparent windows.

Par ailleurs, on connaît le document FR2534605 qui décrit une machine à laver le linge comprenant un dispositif d'addition par l'eau des produits de lavage, qui en position de fonctionnement, est entouré de tous les côtés par une carrosserie et comporte au moins deux compartiments pour les produits de lavage. A l'intérieur de la carrosserie, à chaque compartiment est associé au moins une source lumineuse qui est activée en fonction du programme. La source lumineuse est visible lorsque le dispositif d'addition des produits de lavage est ouvert. La source lumineuse s'allume à l'ouverture du dispositif et s'éteint à la fermeture de ce dernier. La source lumineuse est constituée par au moins une diode lumineuse. L'allumage des diodes de la source lumineuse s'effectue en fonction de la quantité de détergent à introduire, et plus particulièrement par l'allumage du nombre de gobelets à verser dans un compartiment de la boîte à produits.Moreover, the document is known FR2534605 which discloses a washing machine comprising a device for adding water washers, which in the operating position, is surrounded on all sides by a body and comprises at least two compartments for washing products. Inside the bodywork, each compartment is associated with at least one light source which is activated according to the program. The light source is visible when the addition device of the washing products is open. The light source turns on when the device is opened and goes off when the device is closed. The light source is constituted by at least one light diode. The diodes of the light source are switched on according to the quantity of detergent to be introduced, and more particularly by the lighting of the number of cups to pour into a compartment of the product box.

Cependant, ce dispositif d'addition par l'eau des produits de lavage ne permet pas de visualiser directement la quantité de détergent à introduire dans le compartiment. Les sources lumineuses sont disposées sur une face supérieure du dispositif d'addition par l'eau des produits de lavage. Les sources lumineuses ne permettent pas de visualiser un seuil à atteindre déterminé par les moyens de commande de la machine.However, this device for adding water washing products does not allow to directly visualize the amount of detergent to be introduced into the compartment. The light sources are disposed on an upper face of the device for adding water to the washing products. The light sources do not make it possible to display a threshold to be reached determined by the control means of the machine.

L'utilisateur remplit un gobelet et le verse dans le compartiment. Cette opération est répétée autant de fois que de sources lumineuses sont allumées. En outre, l'utilisateur doit avoir à disposition un gobelet avec le produit de lavage à introduire dans le compartiment. Le dosage du produit de lavage est variable suivant la quantité contenue par le gobelet. Le gobelet peut être rempli entièrement ou à moitié. Le remplissage de ce gobelet est approximatif et avec une faible précision par rapport à la quantité de produit de lavage nécessaire pour un programme de lavage.The user fills a cup and pours it into the compartment. This operation is repeated as many times as light sources are lit. In addition, the user must have available a cup with the washing product to be introduced into the compartment. The dosage of the washing product is variable according to the quantity contained by the cup. The cup can be filled completely or halfway. The filling of this cup is approximate and with a low accuracy compared to the amount of washing product necessary for a washing program.

Par conséquent, la préconisation des produits de lavage n'est pas optimale en fonction des paramètres considérés par les moyens de commande de la machine.Therefore, the recommendation of the washing products is not optimal depending on the parameters considered by the control means of the machine.

La présente invention a pour but de résoudre les inconvénients précités et de proposer une machine à laver le linge avec une boîte pour des produits de lavage permettant de recommander la quantité des produits de lavage de manière précise, ergonomique et simple pour identifier le seuil déterminé par les moyens de commande de la machine.The present invention aims to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a laundry machine with a box for washing products to recommend the quantity of washing products in a precise manner, ergonomic and simple to identify the threshold determined by the control means of the machine.

A cet effet, la présente invention vise une machine à laver le linge comprenant une boîte pour des produits de lavage.For this purpose, the present invention is directed to a laundry machine comprising a box for washing products.

Selon l'invention, la boîte pour des produits de lavage comprend une face frontale, ladite boîte comprenant au moins un moyen lumineux disposé sur ladite face frontale, ledit au moins un moyen lumineux permettant de recommander une quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans ladite boîte pour des produits de lavage par au moins une indication lumineuse, ladite au moins une indication lumineuse étant disposée suivant un axe vertical de ladite face frontale de ladite boîte pour des produits de lavage.According to the invention, the box for washing products comprises a front face, said box comprising at least one light means disposed on said front face, said at least one luminous means for recommending a quantity of washing product to be introduced into said box for detergents by at least one luminous indication, said at least one luminous indication being disposed along a vertical axis of said front face of said box for detergents.

Ainsi, la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte pour des produits de lavage est simple d'utilisation. L'utilisateur lit directement le niveau du produit de lavage à introduire. Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse permet de visualiser directement le seuil déterminé par des moyens de commande de la machine. Cette visualisation de la recommandation de la quantité de produits de lavage est possible par la disposition de ladite au moins une indication lumineuse sur la face frontale de ladite boîte.Thus, the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box for detergents is easy to use. The user directly reads the level of the washing product to be introduced. Said at least one luminous indication makes it possible to directly visualize the threshold determined by control means of the machine. This visualization of the recommendation of the quantity of washing products is possible by the provision of said at least one luminous indication on the front face of said box.

En outre, la recommandation de la quantité de produits de lavage est précise. Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse, étant suivant un axe vertical de la face frontale de ladite boîte, permet de recommander une quantité exacte à introduire sans être liée à une dose définie par le fabricant de produits de lavage.In addition, the recommendation of the amount of detergents is accurate. Said at least one luminous indication, being along a vertical axis of the front face of said box, makes it possible to recommend an exact quantity to be introduced without being bound to a dose defined by the manufacturer of detergents.

Par ailleurs, cette disposition de ladite au moins une indication lumineuse étant suivant un axe vertical de la face frontale de ladite boîte est ergonomique pour l'utilisateur.Furthermore, this provision of said at least one luminous indication being along a vertical axis of the front face of said box is ergonomic for the user.

Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse est visible par l'utilisateur lors du remplissage de ladite boîte avec un produit de lavage.Said at least one luminous indication is visible by the user when filling said box with a washing product.

Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux permet de recommander une quantité de produit de lavage par au moins une indication lumineuse correspondant à au moins un niveau de produit de lavage à atteindre lors du remplissage de la boîte pour des produits de lavage.Said at least one luminous means makes it possible to recommend a quantity of detergent by at least one luminous indication corresponding to at least one level of detergent to be reached when filling the box for detergents.

Ainsi, ledit au moins un niveau déterminé par des moyens de commande de la machine est indiqué par un moyen lumineux et l'utilisateur remplit la boîte pour des produits de lavage jusqu'à ce niveau.Thus, said at least one level determined by the control means of the machine is indicated by a light means and the user fills the box for washing products up to this level.

Préférentiellement, ladite au moins une indication lumineuse est placée le long d'une fenêtre transparente pour visualiser le niveau de produit de lavage introduit dans ladite boîte pour des produits de lavage.Preferably, said at least one luminous indication is placed along a transparent window to display the level of washing product introduced into said box for detergents.

Un moyen de suivi du remplissage de la boîte pour des produits de lavage est activé dès l'introduction d'un produit de lavage dans ladite boîte.A way of monitoring the filling of the box for washing products is activated as soon as a washing product is introduced into said box.

De cette manière, l'utilisateur peut suivre l'évolution du remplissage de la boîte pour des produits de remplissage et est prévenu dès que le niveau recommandé est atteint.In this way, the user can follow the progress of filling the box for filling products and is warned as soon as the recommended level is reached.

Selon une caractéristique préférée de l'invention, la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte pour des produits de lavage est fonction du programme de lavage, du type de textile et du niveau de dureté de l'eau.According to a preferred feature of the invention, the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box for detergents is a function of the washing program, the type of textile and the level of hardness of the water.

Ainsi, la quantité recommandée de produit de lavage à introduire dans ladite boîte est suffisamment précise pour éviter un surdosage fréquemment constaté lors utilisations réalisées par les consommateurs.Thus, the recommended amount of washing product to be introduced into said box is sufficiently precise to avoid an overdose frequently observed during uses made by consumers.

Selon une autre caractéristique préférée de l'invention, la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte pour des produits de lavage est également fonction du niveau de salissures du linge.According to another preferred feature of the invention, the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box for detergents is also a function of the level of soiling of the laundry.

De cette manière, la quantité recommandée de produit de lavage à introduire dans ladite boîte est adaptée au niveau de salissures du linge et de l'emploi du linge par les utilisateurs.In this way, the recommended amount of washing product to be introduced into said box is adapted to the level of soiling of the laundry and the use of the laundry by the users.

En pratique, ladite machine comprend des moyens de commande, lesdits moyens de commande comprenant un bouton pour définir le niveau de salissures du linge.In practice, said machine comprises control means, said control means comprising a button for defining the level of soiling of the laundry.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte pour des produits de lavage est incrémentée d'au moins un niveau pour du linge sale.According to one embodiment of the invention, the recommendation of the amount of washing product to be introduced into the box for detergents is incremented by at least one level for dirty laundry.

Selon une autre caractéristique préférée de l'invention, la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans chaque compartiment est également fonction de la quantité de linge introduite dans un tambour de ladite machine.According to another preferred feature of the invention, the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into each compartment is also a function of the amount of laundry introduced into a drum of said machine.

Ainsi, la quantité recommandée de produit de lavage est adaptée à la masse de linge et / ou au volume de linge de manière optimale.Thus, the recommended amount of detergent is adapted to the mass of laundry and / or the volume of laundry optimally.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, ledit au moins un moyen lumineux est constitué d'au moins deux sources lumineuses.According to a first embodiment of the invention, said at least one light means consists of at least two light sources.

Selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, ledit au moins un moyen lumineux est constitué d'au moins une source lumineuse et d'un guide de lumière.According to a second embodiment of the invention, said at least one light means consists of at least one light source and a light guide.

Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse s'étend d'un niveau minimum jusqu'à un niveau de recommandation d'une quantité de produits de lavage à introduire dans ladite boîte.Said at least one luminous indication extends from a minimum level to a recommendation level of a quantity of washing products to be introduced into said box.

Dans un mode particulier de l'invention, la boîte pour des produits de lavage est intégrée dans un couvercle de carrosserie de ladite machine, la face frontale de ladite boîte pour des produits de lavage étant sur la face intérieure dudit couvercle, et ladite au moins une indication lumineuse étant visible lors de l'ouverture dudit couvercle.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the box for washing products is integrated in a body cover of said machine, the front face of said box for detergents being on the inner face of said lid, and said at least one a luminous indication being visible when opening said lid.

Préférentiellement, ladite au moins une indication lumineuse est placée le long d'une fenêtre transparente pour visualiser le niveau de produit de lavage introduit dans ladite boîte pour des produits de lavage.Preferably, said at least one luminous indication is placed along a transparent window to display the level of washing product introduced into said box for detergents.

La boîte pour des produits de lavage comprend au moins deux compartiments, lesdits au moins deux compartiments étant associés chacun à au moins un moyen lumineux.The box for detergents comprises at least two compartments, said at least two compartments being each associated with at least one luminous means.

D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore dans la description ci-après.Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the description below.

Aux dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue schématique en élévation d'une machine à laver le linge ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique d'une boîte pour des produits de lavage d'une machine à laver le linge conforme à l'invention.
In the accompanying drawings, given as non-limiting examples:
  • Figure 1 shows a schematic elevational view of a washing machine;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of a box for washing products of a washing machine according to the invention.

On va décrire tout d'abord en référence à la figure 1 une machine à laver le linge 1 équipée d'une boîte pour des produits de lavage.We will first describe with reference to Figure 1 a washing machine 1 equipped with a box for washing products.

Cette machine à laver le linge peut être une machine à laver le linge à usage domestique ou une lavante-séchante.This washing machine may be a household washing machine or a washer-dryer.

On a illustré sur ce mode de réalisation une machine à chargement par le dessus. Bien entendu, la présente invention s'applique à tous les types de machine à laver, et notamment à chargement frontal.In this embodiment, an overhead loading machine has been illustrated. Of course, the present invention applies to all types of washing machine, including front-loading.

Cette machine à laver 1 comporte une carrosserie 2 comprenant une ouverture d'accès 3 à l'intérieur de la carrosserie 2. Dans les machines à chargement par le dessus, cette ouverture d'accès 3 est réalisée dans une portion supérieure de la carrosserie 2, et dans cet exemple, dans un plan supérieur de la carrosserie 2.This washing machine 1 comprises a body 2 comprising an access opening 3 inside the body 2. In machines loading from above, 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.

Une porte d'accès 4 est adaptée à obturer cette ouverture 3 de la carrosserie 2 de la machine 1, notamment lors du fonctionnement de celle-ci.An access door 4 is adapted to close this opening 3 of the body 2 of the machine 1, especially during operation thereof.

Dans cet exemple de réalisation, et de manière nullement limitative, la porte d'accès 4 est montée pivotante autour d'un axe de rotation solidaire de la carrosserie 2 de la machine 1.In this embodiment, and in no way limiting, the access door 4 is pivotally mounted about an axis of rotation integral with the body 2 of the machine 1.

La carrosserie 2 de la machine 1 est adaptée à loger une cuve de lavage 5 qui est adaptée notamment à contenir les différents bains de lavage et de rinçage.The bodywork 2 of the machine 1 is adapted to house a washing tub 5 which is particularly suitable for containing the different washing and rinsing baths.

A l'intérieur de la cuve de lavage 5 est monté de manière connue un tambour 6, mobile en rotation autour d'un axe 7 lors des différents cycles de lavage, de rinçage et d'essorage de la machine.Inside the washing tub 5 is mounted in a known manner a drum 6, rotatable about an axis 7 during the various cycles of washing, rinsing and spinning of the machine.

Le tambour 6 est ainsi monté en rotation autour d'un axe horizontal 7.The drum 6 is thus rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis 7.

On notera que les figures sont schématiques et que de nombreux organes nécessaires au fonctionnement de la machine (et par exemple moteur, pompes, filtres, ...) ont été omis et n'ont pas besoin d'être décrits en détail ici.It will be noted that the figures are diagrammatic and that many organs necessary for the operation of the machine (and for example engine, pumps, filters, ...) have been omitted and do not need to be described in detail here.

Afin de permettre l'introduction et le retrait du linge à l'intérieur du tambour rotatif 6, celui-ci comporte de manière connue une porte 8.In order to allow the introduction and removal of the laundry inside the rotary drum 6, the latter comprises, in known manner, a door 8.

Cette porte d'accès 8, par exemple formée de deux portillons 9 et montés en pivotement sur la virole du tambour 6, permet de fermer une ouverture 10 ménagée dans ladite virole dudit tambour 6.This access door 8, for example formed of two gates 9 and pivotally mounted on the shell of the drum 6, makes it possible to close an opening 10 formed in said shell of said drum 6.

De manière similaire, la cuve de lavage 5 peut comporter également une porte de cuve (non représentée).Similarly, the washing tub 5 may also include a tank door (not shown).

Cette porte de cuve permet d'obturer une ouverture 12 réalisée dans la cuve 5 et disposée sensiblement au droit de l'ouverture d'accès 3 de la carrosserie 2 de la machine 1. Cette porte de cuve peut ainsi être mobile entre une position fermée dans laquelle elle obture l'ouverture 12, de manière étanche, et une position ouverte dans laquelle le vantail de porte de cuve est disposé entre la paroi de cuve 5 et la carrosserie 2 de la machine.This tank door makes it possible to close an opening 12 made in the tank 5 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 12 in a sealed manner, and an open position in which the door leaf door is disposed between the vessel wall 5 and the body 2 of the machine.

Un tableau de commande 13 est également prévu en partie supérieure de la machine 1.A control panel 13 is also provided in the upper part of the machine 1.

Seuls les moyens spécifiques à la réalisation d'une boîte pour des produits de lavage conforme à l'invention seront décrits ci-après.Only the specific means for producing a box for washing products according to the invention will be described below.

Bien entendu, la machine à laver le linge conforme à l'invention comporte l'ensemble des équipements et moyens nécessaires à la mise en oeuvre d'un processus de lavage classique dans une telle machine à tambour rotatif.Of course, the washing machine according to the invention comprises all the equipment and means necessary for the implementation of a conventional washing process in such a rotary drum machine.

La machine à laver le linge 1 comprend une boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.The washing machine 1 comprises a box 14 for washing products.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage comprend une face frontale 15.The box 14 for washing products comprises a front face 15.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est intégrée dans un couvercle 4 de carrosserie 2 de ladite machine 1. La face frontale 15 de ladite boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage étant sur la face intérieure 16 dudit couvercle 4. Et, ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 est visible lors de l'ouverture dudit couvercle 4.The box 14 for washing products is integrated in a cover 4 of the body 2 of said machine 1. The front face 15 of said box 14 for washing products being on the inner face 16 of said cover 4. And, said at least a luminous indication 17 is visible when opening said lid 4.

Ladite boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage peut être assemblée par des moyens d'encliquetage élastique avec le couvercle 4 de la carrosserie 2. Ladite boîte 14 et le couvercle 4 sont généralement réalisés en matière plastique.Said box 14 for washing products can be assembled by elastic latching means with the cover 4 of the body 2. Said box 14 and the cover 4 are generally made of plastic.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est comprise entre le couvercle 4 de la carrosserie 2 et quatre parois périphériques 18 d'une ouverture 12 de la cuve de lavage 5.The box 14 for washing products is between the cover 4 of the body 2 and four peripheral walls 18 of an opening 12 of the washing tub 5.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage permet un écoulement de liquide dans le bain de lavage de la cuve de lavage 5 par au moins une ouverture 19 ménagée sur la face frontale 15 de ladite boîte 14. Le liquide s'écoulant de ladite boîte 14 est constitué d'eau et d'un ou plusieurs produits de lavage lors des phases d'un cycle de lavage.The box 14 for washing products allows a flow of liquid in the washing bath of the washing tank 5 by at least one opening 19 formed on the front face 15 of said box 14. The liquid flowing from said box 14 consists of water and one or more washing products during the phases of a washing cycle.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage comprend également au moins une ouverture 20 ménagée sur la face supérieure 21 de ladite boîte 14 pour introduire au moins un produit de lavage à l'intérieur de ladite boîte 14.The box 14 for washing products also comprises at least one opening 20 formed on the upper face 21 of said box 14 to introduce the less a washing product inside said box 14.

Ladite au moins une ouverture 20 d'entrée d'au moins un produit de lavage et ladite au moins une ouverture 19 de sortie d'un liquide peut être une seule ouverture selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.Said at least one inlet opening 20 of at least one detergent and said at least one outlet opening 19 of a liquid can be a single opening according to one embodiment of the invention.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage peut être constituée d'un ou plusieurs compartiments 23 pour contenir différents produits de lavage. Préférentiellement, ladite boîte 14 comprend au moins deux compartiments 23. Lesdits au moins deux compartiments 23 permettent de contenir notamment les produits de prélavage, les produits de lavage principaux appelés aussi « lessive », les produits de rinçage, ou les assouplissants.The box 14 for detergents may consist of one or more compartments 23 to contain different detergents. Preferably, said box 14 comprises at least two compartments 23. Said at least two compartments 23 can contain in particular the prewash products, the main wash products also called "laundry", rinses, or softeners.

On va décrire à présent les moyens de recommandation de la quantité de produits de lavage à introduire dans la boîte pour des produits de lavage conforme à l'invention, en référence à la figure 2.The means of recommending the quantity of washing products to be introduced into the box for washing products in accordance with the invention will now be described with reference to FIG. 2.

Ladite boîte 14 comprend au moins un moyen lumineux 22 disposé sur ladite face frontale 15. Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 permet de recommander une quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans ladite boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage par au moins une indication lumineuse 17. Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 est disposée suivant un axe vertical 24 de ladite face frontale 15 de ladite boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Said box 14 comprises at least one luminous means 22 disposed on said front face 15. Said at least one luminous means 22 makes it possible to recommend an amount of detergent to be introduced into said box 14 for detergents by at least one luminous indication. 17. Said at least one light indication 17 is disposed along a vertical axis 24 of said front face 15 of said box 14 for washing products.

Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 représente des niveaux 27 de recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage. Le nombre de niveaux de recommandation est choisi par le fabricant de machines à laver le linge.Said at least one light indication 17 represents levels 27 of recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents. The number of recommendation levels is chosen by the manufacturer of washing machines.

Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 permet de recommander une quantité de produit de lavage par au moins une indication lumineuse 17 correspondant à au moins un niveau de produit de lavage à atteindre lors du remplissage de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Said at least one luminous means 22 makes it possible to recommend an amount of detergent by at least one luminous indication 17 corresponding to at least one level of detergent to be reached when filling the box 14 for detergents.

Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 permet de recommander un seuil de niveau de produit de lavage ou encore un nombre de doses à introduire dans un compartiment 23 de la boîte 14.Said at least one luminous means 22 makes it possible to recommend a threshold level of detergent or a number of doses to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage peut comprendre des fenêtres 29 de visualisation du niveau de produit de lavage introduit dans un compartiment 23.The box 14 for detergents may comprise windows 29 for visualizing the level of detergent introduced into a compartment 23.

Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 22 étant à proximité d'une fenêtre 29 de visualisation peut indiquer le seuil du niveau de détergent à introduire dans un compartiment 23 de la boîte 14 ou encore être dissociée dudit seuil du niveau de détergent à introduire.Said at least one luminous indication 22 being close to a viewing window 29 may indicate the threshold of the level of detergent to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14 or be dissociated from said threshold of the level of detergent to be introduced.

Un moyen de suivi du remplissage de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est activé dès l'introduction d'un produit de lavage dans ladite boîte 14.A means of monitoring the filling of the box 14 for washing products is activated as soon as a washing product is introduced into said box 14.

Ce moyen de suivi du remplissage de ladite boîte 14 peut être effectué par le changement de couleur dudit au moins un moyen lumineux 22. Un moyen sonore peut avertir l'utilisateur que le niveau recommandé de produit de lavage est atteint.This means of monitoring the filling of said box 14 can be performed by changing the color of said at least one light means 22. Sound means can warn the user that the recommended level of washing product is reached.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 est placée le long d'une fenêtre transparente 29 pour visualiser le niveau de produit de lavage introduit dans ladite boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.According to another embodiment of the invention, said at least one light indication 17 is placed along a transparent window 29 to display the level of washing product introduced into said box 14 for washing products.

Préférentiellement, la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est fonction du programme de lavage, du type de textile et du niveau de dureté de l'eau.Preferably, the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is a function of the washing program, the type of textile and the level of hardness of the water.

Le niveau de dureté de l'eau peut être défini par l'utilisateur avant la mise en fonctionnement de la machine à laver le linge 1.The water hardness level can be set by the user before starting the washing machine 1.

De manière avantageuse, la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est également fonction du niveau de salissures du linge.Advantageously, the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is also a function of the level of soiling of the laundry.

Ladite machine 1 comprend des moyens de commande 25, lesdits moyens de commande 25 comprenant un bouton 26 pour définir le niveau de salissures du linge.Said machine 1 comprises control means 25, said control means 25 comprising a button 26 for defining the level of soiling of the laundry.

En pratique, la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est incrémentée d'au moins un niveau 27 pour du linge sale.In practice, the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is incremented by at least one level 27 for dirty laundry.

Le bouton 26 de détermination du niveau de salissures permet de recommander une quantité de produit de lavage supérieure ou inférieure à un niveau de salissures dit standard. Le bouton 26 de détermination du niveau de salissures peut également comprendre un témoin lumineux pour indiquer son état de fonctionnement et le niveau de salissures défini par l'utilisateur.The button 26 for determining the level of soiling makes it possible to recommend a quantity of washing product that is greater or less than a so-called standard soiling level. The button 26 for determining the level of soiling may also include a warning light to indicate its operating status and the level of soiling defined by the user.

Avantageusement, la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est également fonction de la quantité de linge introduite dans un tambour 6 de ladite machine 1.Advantageously, the recommendation of the quantity of washing product to be introduced into box 14 for detergents is also a function of the quantity of laundry introduced into a drum 6 of said machine 1.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 est constitué d'au moins deux sources lumineuses.In a first embodiment of the invention, said at least one luminous means 22 consists of at least two light sources.

Lesdites au moins deux sources lumineuses permettent d'indiquer au moins deux niveaux de recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Said at least two light sources make it possible to indicate at least two levels of recommendation of the quantity of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents.

Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 peut comprendre une pluralité de sources lumineuses pour obtenir un nombre de niveaux importants afin de recommander une quantité de produits de lavage précise.Said at least one luminous means 22 may comprise a plurality of light sources to obtain a number of important levels in order to recommend a quantity of precise washing products.

Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 peut s'étendre sur toute la hauteur de remplissage de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Said at least one luminous means 22 can extend over the entire height of filling the box 14 for washing products.

Les sources lumineuses dudit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 peuvent être de couleur différentes pour réaliser un dégradé de couleur suivant le niveau recommandé de quantité de produit de lavage. Les sources lumineuses de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage peuvent être des diodes électroluminescentes.The light sources of said at least one light means 22 may be of different colors to achieve a color gradient according to the recommended level of amount of detergent. The light sources of the box 14 for detergents may be light-emitting diodes.

Dans un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 est constitué d'au moins une source lumineuse et d'un guide de lumière (non représenté). Le guide de lumière permet de diffuser la lumière au travers de ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 et de recommander de cette manière une quantité de produits de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.In a second embodiment of the invention, said at least one light means 22 consists of at least one light source and a light guide (not shown). The light guide makes it possible to diffuse the light through said at least one light indication 17 and to recommend in this way a quantity of washing products to be introduced into the box 14 for washing products.

La variation de l'intensité appliquée à ladite au moins une source lumineuse permet d'atteindre le niveau recommandé pour le remplissage du produit de lavage.The variation of the intensity applied to the said at least one light source makes it possible to reach the recommended level for the filling of the washing product.

Dans un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 comprend deux sources lumineuses de couleur différente disposées à deux extrémités d'un guide de lumière (non représenté).In a third embodiment of the invention, said at least one luminous means 22 comprises two light sources of different colors arranged at two ends of a light guide (not shown).

Ainsi, le niveau recommandé de quantité de produit de lavage est réalisé par une variation de couleur de ladite indication lumineuse.Thus, the recommended level of amount of detergent is achieved by a color variation of said luminous indication.

Avantageusement, ladite au moins une indication lumineuse s'étend d'un niveau minimum jusqu'à un niveau de recommandation d'une quantité de produits de lavage à introduire dans ladite boîte 14.Advantageously, said at least one light indication extends from a minimum level to a recommendation level of a quantity of washing products to be introduced into said box 14.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est intégrée dans un couvercle 4 de carrosserie 2 de ladite machine 1, la face frontale 15 de ladite boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage étant sur la face intérieure 16 dudit couvercle 4, et ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 étant visible lors de l'ouverture dudit couvercle 4.The box 14 for washing products is integrated in a cover 4 of the body 2 of said machine 1, the front face 15 of said box 14 for detergents being on the inner face 16 of said cover 4, and said at least one light indication 17 being visible when opening said cover 4.

Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 est placée le long d'une fenêtre transparente 29 pour visualiser le niveau de produit de lavage introduit dans ladite boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Said at least one light indication 17 is placed along a transparent window 29 to display the level of washing product introduced into said box 14 for washing products.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage comprend au moins deux compartiments 23, lesdits au moins deux compartiments 23 étant associés chacun à au moins un moyen lumineux 22.Box 14 for washing products comprises at least two compartments 23, said at least two compartments 23 being each associated with at least one luminous means 22.

Dans un mode de réalisation amélioré de l'invention, ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 peut être placé sur un élément en déplacement suivant la forme de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage de manière à indiquer le niveau recommandé de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire.In an improved embodiment of the invention, said at least one luminous means 22 may be placed on a moving element in the form of the box 14 for detergents so as to indicate the recommended level of the quantity of product. washing to introduce.

Ainsi, une seule source lumineuse est utile pour signaler le niveau recommandé. En outre, le niveau recommandé est indiqué de manière précise puisque la source lumineuse est positionnée à l'endroit exact où le remplissage de produit de lavage doit être arrêté.Thus, a single light source is useful for signaling the recommended level. In addition, the recommended level is indicated precisely since the light source is positioned exactly where the wash to be arrested.

Les modes de réalisation du dispositif de recommandation d'une quantité de produit de lavage conforme à l'invention décrits au préalable peuvent être également mis en oeuvre sur une machine à laver le linge à chargement frontal.The embodiments of the device for recommending a quantity of detergent according to the invention previously described can also be used on a front-loading washing machine.

Une machine à laver le linge à chargement frontal comprend généralement une boîte pour des produits de lavage sous forme de tiroir dont la face frontale est située dans le plan de face avant de ladite machine.A front-loading laundry washing machine generally comprises a box for drawer-shaped laundry products whose front face is located in the front face plane of said machine.

Ladite face frontale de la boîte pour des produits de lavage est visible par l'utilisateur. Un dispositif de recommandation d'une quantité de produit de lavage semblable à celui décrit précédemment peut donc être réalisé sur ladite face frontale de ladite boîte pour des produits de lavage.Said front face of the box for washing products is visible to the user. A device for recommending a quantity of washing product similar to that described above can therefore be produced on said front face of said box for detergents.

Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 peut prendre trois états de fonctionnement.Said at least one luminous means 22 can assume three operating states.

Le premier état de fonctionnement dudit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 est un état inactif lors de la fermeture du couvercle 4 de carrosserie 2 d'une machine à laver le linge 1. Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 est sans alimentation électrique.The first state of operation of said at least one light means 22 is an inactive state when closing the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1. Said at least one light means 22 is without power supply.

Le second état de fonctionnement dudit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 est un état actif lors de l'ouverture du couvercle 4 de carrosserie 2 d'une machine à laver le linge 1. Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 est sous alimentation électrique.The second operating state of said at least one light means 22 is an active state when opening the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1. Said at least one light means 22 is under electrical power.

Le troisième état de fonctionnement dudit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 est un état actif lors de l'ouverture du couvercle 4 de carrosserie 2 d'une machine à laver le linge 1 et de repos au-delà d'une période de non utilisation de la machine 1. Ledit au moins un moyen lumineux 22 sort de ce troisième état de fonctionnement soit dès le déplacement du couvercle 4 de la carrosserie 2, soit d'un appui sur le bouton 26 de détermination du niveau de salissures du linge, soit par la détection d'introduction de linge dans le tambour 6 de la machine 1.The third operating state of said at least one light means 22 is an active state when opening the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1 and resting beyond a period of no use of the machine 1. Said at least one luminous means 22 comes out of this third operating state either as soon as the cover 4 of the body 2 is moved, or by pressing on the button 26 for determining the level of soiling of the laundry, or by the detection of introduction of laundry into the drum 6 of the machine 1.

Le déplacement du couvercle 4 de la carrosserie 2 peut être détecté par un électro-aimant relié à la carrosserie 2 de la machine 1 et un aimant placé dans ledit couvercle 4. Ce dispositif électromagnétique permet de déterminer l'inclinaison du couvercle 4 de la carrosserie 2 par rapport à la carrosserie 2 et d'en déduire l'état de fonctionnement dudit au moins un moyen lumineux 22.The displacement of the cover 4 of the body 2 can be detected by an electromagnet connected to the body 2 of the machine 1 and a magnet placed in said cover 4. This electromagnetic device makes it possible to determine the inclination of the cover 4 of the bodywork 2 with respect to the body 2 and to deduce the operating state of said at least one luminous means 22.

La détection d'introduction de linge dans le tambour 6 peut être réalisée par un dispositif de mesure de masse de linge introduite dans ledit tambour 6.The detection of introduction of laundry into the drum 6 can be carried out by a linen mass measuring device introduced into said drum 6.

Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés, mais englobe, bien au contraire, toute variante à portée de l'homme du métier et entre autre, l'utilisation d'un tel dispositif dans tout appareil de lavage.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown, but encompasses, on the contrary, any variant within the reach of the skilled person and among others, the use of such a device in any washing apparatus.

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Machine à laver le linge comprenant une boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage, caractérisée en ce que la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage comprend une face frontale (15), ladite boîte (14) comprenant au moins un moyen lumineux (22) disposé sur ladite face frontale (15), ledit au moins un moyen lumineux (22) permettant de recommander une quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans ladite boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage par au moins une indication lumineuse (17), ladite au moins une indication lumineuse (17) étant disposée suivant un axe vertical (24) de ladite face frontale (15) de ladite boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage.Washing machine comprising a box (14) for washing products, characterized in that the box (14) for washing products comprises a front face (15), said box (14) comprising at least one light means (22) disposed on said front face (15), said at least one luminous means (22) making it possible to recommend a quantity of washing product to be introduced into said box (14) for detergents by at least one luminous indication ( 17), said at least one light indication (17) being disposed along a vertical axis (24) of said front face (15) of said box (14) for detergents. Machine à laver le linge selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que ledit au moins un moyen lumineux (22) permet de recommander une quantité de produit de lavage par au moins une indication lumineuse (17) correspondant à au moins un niveau de produit de lavage à atteindre lors du remplissage de la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage.Washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one luminous means (22) makes it possible to recommend a quantity of detergent by at least one luminous indication (17) corresponding to at least one level of product of washing to be achieved when filling the box (14) for washing products. Machine à laver le linge selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce qu'un moyen de suivi du remplissage de la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage est activé dès l'introduction d'un produit de lavage dans ladite boîte (14).Washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a means for monitoring the filling of the box (14) for washing products is activated as soon as a washing product is introduced into said box ( 14). Machine à laver le linge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce que ledit au moins un moyen lumineux (22) est constitué d'au moins deux sources lumineuses.Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said at least one light means (22) consists of at least two light sources. Machine à laver le linge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que ledit au moins un moyen lumineux (22) est constitué d'au moins une source lumineuse et d'un guide de lumière.Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said at least one light means (22) consists of at least one light source and a light guide. Machine à laver le linge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que ladite au moins une indication lumineuse (17) s'étend d'un niveau minimum jusqu'à un niveau de recommandation d'une quantité de produits de lavage à introduire dans ladite boîte (14).Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said at least one light indication (17) extends from a minimum level to a recommendation level of a quantity of products washing to be introduced into said box (14). Machine à laver le linge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que ladite au moins une indication lumineuse (17) est placée le long d'une fenêtre transparente (29) pour visualiser le niveau de produit de lavage introduit dans ladite boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage.Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said at least one luminous indication (17) is placed along a transparent window (29) to visualize the level of washing product introduced in said box (14) for detergents. Machine à laver le linge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisée en ce que la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage est fonction du programme de lavage, du type de textile et du niveau de dureté de l'eau.Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the recommendation of the quantity of detergent to be introduced into the box (14) for detergents is a function of the washing program, the type of textile and the level of hardness of the water. Machine à laver le linge selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage est également fonction du niveau de salissures du linge.Washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that the recommendation of the amount of washing product to be introduced into the box (14) for detergents is also a function of the level of soiling of the laundry. Machine à laver le linge selon la revendication 9, caractérisée en ce que ladite machine comprend des moyens de commande (25), lesdits moyens de commande (25) comprenant un bouton (26) pour définir le niveau de salissures du linge.Washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that said machine comprises control means (25), said control means (25) comprising a button (26) for defining the level of soiling of the laundry. Machine à laver le linge selon la revendication 9 ou 10, caractérisée en ce que la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage est incrémentée d'au moins un niveau (27) pour du linge sale.Washing machine according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the recommendation of the quantity of detergent to be introduced into the box (14) for detergents is incremented by at least one level (27) for dirty laundry. Machine à laver le linge selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 11, caractérisée en ce que la recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage est également fonction de la quantité de linge introduite dans un tambour (6) de ladite machine (1).Washing machine according to any one of claims 8 to 11, characterized in that the recommendation of the quantity of washing product to be introduced into the box (14) for detergents is also a function of the quantity of laundry introduced into a drum (6) of said machine (1). Machine à laver le linge selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage est intégrée dans un couvercle (4) de carrosserie (2) de ladite machine (1), la face frontale (15) de ladite boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage étant sur la face intérieure (11) dudit couvercle (4), et ladite au moins une indication lumineuse (17) étant visible lors de l'ouverture dudit couvercle (4).Washing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the box (14) for detergents is integrated in a cover (4) of the bodywork (2) of the machine (1). front end (15) of said box (14) for washing products being on the inner face (11) of said cover (4), and said at least one light indication (17) being visible when opening said cover (4); ). Machine à laver le linge selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage comprend au moins deux compartiments (23), lesdits au moins deux compartiments (23) étant associés chacun à au moins un moyen lumineux (22).Washing machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the box (14) for washing products comprises at least two compartments (23), said at least two compartments (23) being each associated with less light means (22).
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