EP2018451B1 - Washing machine comprising an emergency drain hose, and a method for draining said type of washing machine - Google Patents

Washing machine comprising an emergency drain hose, and a method for draining said type of washing machine Download PDF

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EP2018451B1
EP2018451B1 EP07728173.1A EP07728173A EP2018451B1 EP 2018451 B1 EP2018451 B1 EP 2018451B1 EP 07728173 A EP07728173 A EP 07728173A EP 2018451 B1 EP2018451 B1 EP 2018451B1
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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
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    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a washing machine with a tub for holding liquor, with a discharge line connected to the tub, which is equipped with a collecting container with a closable opening, further with a drain pipe downstream of the drain pump and attached to the drain line and by means of a plug At its free end closable emergency discharge hose.
  • the invention further relates to a method for emergency emptying of such a washing machine.
  • the plug is placed on the free, so not attached to the drain line end of the emergency discharge hose.
  • the emergency discharge hose is open at the mouth facing the exhaust hose.
  • the stopper at the end of the emergency evacuation hose opening into the discharge line has a thickening filling this mouth, which is connected to the stopper by means of an elastic rod and prevents, in the closed position of the stopper, detergent residues and / or insoluble constituents from the liquor can plug the emergency drain hose.
  • the separate plug may be attached to the emergency drain hose as needed.
  • a hose closure which consists of a pin-shaped projection and a holder, so that the hose closure can be mounted by mounting on the machine housing.
  • Such a hose closure requires further assembly work and is therefore disadvantageous.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a way for emergency emptying a washing machine, which allows for simplified assembly and logistics and safer operation.
  • the washing machine described above is formed by the plug being integrated in a housing part of the washing machine, so that it forms a part with the housing part.
  • the stopper is a molded neck on which the emergency drain hose is attachable.
  • the shape of the plug is not limited, sodern may be, for example, cylindrical, spherical or frustoconical.
  • the plug sealing elements such. B. O-rings, etc., have.
  • a possibility for locking the emergency emptying hose with the stopper may be provided, for example a screw connection or a bayonet lock.
  • the housing part of the washing machine comprising the plugs is advantageously the plinth panel, in particular a side wall of the plinth panel.
  • a collecting aperture is provided for collecting and discharging liquor leaking between emergency emptying hose and plug.
  • This Auftangblende can advantageously be passed through the base panel (21) through into the interior of the washing machine. There it is still beneficial; when the collection panel includes a drain disposed above a leak water room with a leak water signaling device ('Aquastop function').
  • the stopper for the emergency evacuation hose may be attached to a base flap, the base flap being pivotally mounted in front of the base cover and usually serving to cover the base cover.
  • the base flap can be folded away from the base panel, preferably downwards.
  • the base flap can also serve to catch a small amount of liquid, which emerges from the emergency emptying hose after removing the emergency emptying hose from the stopper.
  • the emergency drain hose may be attached to any part of the drain line, including the catch tank.
  • the collecting container can perform the function z. B. a Grobeniafalle and / or a lint filter housing and can be conveniently opened by the base panel ago.
  • the position of the catch tank in the drain line can be selected as needed.
  • the collecting container is not arranged separately in the drain line, but is integrated into the pump, conveniently as a pump chamber or Pumpenvorsch. When the pump is blocked, the collecting container or the pump chamber can be opened and evacuated after previous emergency emptying.
  • the object is also achieved by a method for emergency emptying of the washing machine according to the invention described above, wherein for at least partially emptying the liquor from the drain line of the emergency emptying hose is withdrawn from the stopper and the emergency emptying hose is plugged back onto the plug to operate the washing machine.
  • the tub 1 in the washing machine W in Fig. 1 contains a laundry drum 2 mounted therein about a horizontal axis 3 with carriers 4 for a laundry items consisting of textiles 7.
  • an electric motor 10 To rotate the laundry drum 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow 11 is an electric motor 10, which rotates about a belt drive 5 in the laundry drum 2 initiates.
  • liquor 6 is supplied and fills the tub 1 to a height NV.
  • the lye 6 consists either only of water or of a mixture of water and washing aid.
  • Lye 6 which is located at the bottom of the tub 1, can be conveyed through a drain line 12 and a downstream drain pump 13 via a pumping line 14 in a manner not shown here in the direction indicated by the arrow 15 to the outside.
  • a separate collecting container 16 for lint and / or foreign matter with a closable opening 17 is integrated.
  • All switchable or controllable devices such as the drum drive motor 10 and the drain pump 13, are switched or controlled by a control device of the washing machine (not shown).
  • an emergency emptying hose 18 which is plugged in during normal operation (plug not shown here).
  • FIG. 2 leads, analogously FIG. 1 , the drain line 12 into the collecting container 26 for fluff and / or foreign matter, remain in the coarse parts and can be removed through the closable opening 17.
  • the collecting container 26 as a pump (pre) chamber is integrated into the drain pump 13, wherein the liquor 6 via the pumping-side port 19 and a pumping line (not shown) can be further dissipated.
  • the emergency emptying hose 18 is integrally integrated in the drain hose 12 or molded onto it.
  • the emergency emptying hose 18 is guided through a hose passage in the form of a circular opening 22 in a housing wall 24 of the washing machine W, here: in the region of a base panel 21, to the outside.
  • the emergency emptying hose 18 is set up for the emergency emptying function; in the drain hose located liquor 6 (not shown) flows through it to the outside, z. B. in a separate receptacle (not shown), such as a bowl or the like.
  • the emergency emptying hose 18 is stopped, which in the embodiment according to FIG. 3 In particular, by plugging the free end on a laterally integrated plinth 21 plug 23 is done.
  • the integration of the plug 23 in a housing wall 20 of the washing machine W advantageously results in a component reduction, and thus, inter alia, a simpler production, assembly and logistics.
  • the emergency emptying tube 18 can be fixed in position on the base panel 21, z.
  • the risk of leakage can be reduced in a simple manner by a collecting unit, here: a collecting aperture 25 indicated by dashed lines, being provided below the emergency evacuation hose 18.
  • the collection panel 24 has at its bottom an opening (not shown) through the housing wall 20, is passed through the leaking liquor 6 in a collection system (not shown) of the washing machine W, triggered by the conveniently when required, an alarm and blocked a water supply can be, for. B. by means of 'Aquastop'.
  • FIG. 3 shows in one too FIG. 2 analogous arrangement, a base panel 21, which covers the Laugenauslassstrang lying behind it, with a Notentle fürsschlauch 18 in normal operating function of the washing machine W.
  • the emergency emptying hose 18 is preferably a flexible plastic hose, e.g. B. a rubber hose or a corrugated PVC hose. With its free end of the emergency discharge hose 18 is in this operating position on the one piece with the base panel 21 connected plug 23 attached.
  • the plug 23 is a molded neck.
  • the collection panel 24 is located, which catches from the closure between Emergency emptying hose 18 and stopper 23 possibly leaking liquor 6, controls derived and possibly thereby trigger a water stop function, eg. B. on suitably mounted sensors (not shown, for example, 'Aquastop' function).
  • the leakage discharge can be done via a present in the base panel 21 further opening (not shown).
  • the base panel 21 according to FIG. 3 is usually obscured by a base flap 27.
  • This base flap 27 is pivotable about hinges 28 in order to release the base panel 21 as needed, in particular for inspection or maintenance of the washing machine W.
  • the plug 23 may be attached for attaching the Emergency emptying tube 18.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Waschmaschine mit einem Laugenbehälter zur Aufnahme von Lauge, mit einer an den Laugenbehälter angeschlossen Abflussleitung, die mit einem Auffangbehälter mit einer verschließbaren Öffnung ausgestattet ist, weiterhin mit einer der Abflussleitung nachgeschalteten Laugenpumpe und mit einem an der Abflussleitung angebrachten und mittels eines Stopfens an seinem freien Ende verschließbaren Notentleerungsschlauch. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zum Notentleeren einer solchen Waschmaschine.The invention relates to a washing machine with a tub for holding liquor, with a discharge line connected to the tub, which is equipped with a collecting container with a closable opening, further with a drain pipe downstream of the drain pump and attached to the drain line and by means of a plug At its free end closable emergency discharge hose. The invention further relates to a method for emergency emptying of such a washing machine.

Bisher bekannte Waschmaschinen mit Notentleerungsschlauch, z. B. gemäß DE 29 00 789 A1 weisen zu dessen Verschluss einen separaten Stopfen bzw. Stöpsel auf. Durch Entfernen des Stopfens fließt Lauge aus der Abflussleitung, die so zumindest teilweise entleert wird, z. B. zum Zugriff auf den Auffangbehälter für Reparaturen oder zur Wartung.Previously known washing machines with emergency discharge hose, z. B. according to DE 29 00 789 A1 have to the closure on a separate plug or plug. By removing the plug liquor from the drain line, which is at least partially emptied, z. B. to access the container for repairs or maintenance.

In einer bekannten Anordnung wird der Stopfen auf das freie, also nicht an der Abflussleitung befestigte Ende des Notentleerungsschlauchs aufgesetzt. Bei dieser Anordnung ist der Notentleerungsschlauch an der zum Laugensumpf weisenden Mündung offen. Bei einer anderen bekannten Anordnung hat der Stopfen an dem in die Abflussleitung mündenden Ende des Notentleerungsschlauchs eine diese Mündung ausfüllende Verdickung, die mit dem Stopfen über einen elastischen Stab verbunden ist und verhindert, das in Verschlussstellung des Stopfens Waschmittelreste und/oder unlösliche Bestandteile aus der Lauge den Notentleerungsschlauch verstopfen können. Der separate Stopfen kann bei Bedarf am Notentleerungsschlauch befestigt sein.In a known arrangement, the plug is placed on the free, so not attached to the drain line end of the emergency discharge hose. In this arrangement, the emergency discharge hose is open at the mouth facing the exhaust hose. In another known arrangement, the stopper at the end of the emergency evacuation hose opening into the discharge line has a thickening filling this mouth, which is connected to the stopper by means of an elastic rod and prevents, in the closed position of the stopper, detergent residues and / or insoluble constituents from the liquor can plug the emergency drain hose. The separate plug may be attached to the emergency drain hose as needed.

In einer weiteren bekannten Anordnung gemäß DE 18 60 130 U ist ein Schlauchverschluss vorgesehen, welcher aus einem zapfenförmigen Ansatz und einer Halterung besteht, damit der Schlauchverschluss durch Montage an Maschinengehäuse angebracht werden kann. Ein derartiger Schlauchverschluss erfordert weitere Montagearbeit und ist daher nachteilig.In another known arrangement according to DE 18 60 130 U a hose closure is provided, which consists of a pin-shaped projection and a holder, so that the hose closure can be mounted by mounting on the machine housing. Such a hose closure requires further assembly work and is therefore disadvantageous.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Möglicheit zur Notentleerung einer Waschmaschine bereitzustellen, die eine vereinfachte Montage und Logistik sowie einen sichereren Betrieb ermöglicht.The invention has for its object to provide a way for emergency emptying a washing machine, which allows for simplified assembly and logistics and safer operation.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die eingangs beschriebene Waschmaschine dadurch ausgebildet, dass der Stopfen in ein Gehäuseteil der Waschmaschine integriert ist, so dass er ein Teil mit dem Gehäuseteil bildet.According to the invention the washing machine described above is formed by the plug being integrated in a housing part of the washing machine, so that it forms a part with the housing part.

Dadurch kann vorteilhafterweise die Zahl der Bauteile reduziert werden, da ein separater Stopfen entfällt. Es ergibt sich eine Kostenreduzierung durch Vereinfachung der Montage sowie bei der Logistik durch eine verringerte Lagerhaltung. Weiterhin kann eine verbesserte Leckageerkennung und Leckageverhinderung (z. B. 'Aquastop-Funktion') durch eine einfachere Laugenaustrittsdetektion am verstöpselten Verschlussende erreicht werden.As a result, advantageously, the number of components can be reduced, since a separate stopper is eliminated. This results in a cost reduction by simplifying the assembly as well as in logistics by a reduced storage. Furthermore, improved leakage detection and leakage prevention (eg 'Aquastop function') can be achieved by a simpler lye leakage detection at the stoppered end.

Es ist ein Vorteil, wenn der Stopfen ein angeformter Stutzen ist, auf den der Notentleerungsschlauch aufsteckbar ist. Dabei ist die Form des Stopfens nicht eingeschränkt, sodern kann beispielsweise zylinder-, kugel- oder kegelstumpfförmig sein. Auch kann der Stopfen Dichtelemente, wie z. B. O-Ringe usw., aufweisen. Bei Bedarf kann eine Arretierungsmöglichkeit des Notentleerungsschlauchs mit dem Stopfen vorgesehen sein, beispielsweise eine Verschraubung oder ein Bajonettverschluss.It is an advantage if the stopper is a molded neck on which the emergency drain hose is attachable. The shape of the plug is not limited, sodern may be, for example, cylindrical, spherical or frustoconical. Also, the plug sealing elements, such. B. O-rings, etc., have. If necessary, a possibility for locking the emergency emptying hose with the stopper may be provided, for example a screw connection or a bayonet lock.

Da typischerweise die Abflussleitung hinter einer Sockelblende versteckt ist, und der Notentleerungsschlauch günstigerweise durch eine Öffnung, in der Wand der Sockelblende nach außen geführt wird, ist das den Stopfen umfassende Gehäuseteil der Waschmaschine vorteilhafterweise die Sockelblende, insbesondere eine Seitenwand der Sockelblende.Since typically the drain line is hidden behind a plinth, and the emergency evacuation hose is conveniently led through an opening in the wall of the plinth panel to the outside, the housing part of the washing machine comprising the plugs is advantageously the plinth panel, in particular a side wall of the plinth panel.

Es kann es auch günstig sein, wenn unterhalb des Stopfens eine Auffangblende zum Auffangen und Ableiten von zwischen Notentleerungsschlauch und Stopfen leckender Lauge vorgesehen ist. Diese Auftängblende kann vorteilhafterweise durch die Sockelblende (21) hindurch in den Innenraum der Waschmaschine geführt sein. Dort ist es weiterhin von Vorteil; wenn die Auffangblende einen Ablauf umfasst, der über einem Leckwasserraum mit Leckwassersignaleinrichtung (,Aquastop-Funktion') angeordnet ist.It may also be beneficial if below the plug a collecting aperture is provided for collecting and discharging liquor leaking between emergency emptying hose and plug. This Auftangblende can advantageously be passed through the base panel (21) through into the interior of the washing machine. There it is still beneficial; when the collection panel includes a drain disposed above a leak water room with a leak water signaling device ('Aquastop function').

Als Alternative kann der Stopfen für den Notentleerungsschlauch an einer Sockelklappe angebracht sein, wobei die Sockelklappe schwenkbar vor der Sockelblende angebracht ist und gewöhnlich dazu dient, die Sockelblende zu bedecken. Zur Inspektion oder Wartung der Waschmaschine kann die Sockelklappe von der Sockelblende weggeklappt werden, vorzugsweise nach unten. Dabei kann die Sockelklappe auch dienen zum Auffangen einer geringen Menge an Flüssigkeit, die nach dem Abziehen des Notentleerungsschlauches vom Stopfen aus dem Notentleerungsschlauch austritt.Alternatively, the stopper for the emergency evacuation hose may be attached to a base flap, the base flap being pivotally mounted in front of the base cover and usually serving to cover the base cover. For inspection or maintenance of the washing machine, the base flap can be folded away from the base panel, preferably downwards. The base flap can also serve to catch a small amount of liquid, which emerges from the emergency emptying hose after removing the emergency emptying hose from the stopper.

Es ist weiterhin vorteilhaft, wenn der Notentleerungsschlauch in die Abflussleitung, integriert, z. B. einstückig angeformt ist, da auf diese Weise weitere Bauteile eingespart werden können und dort eine mögliche Leckage vermieden wird. Diese vorteilhafte und allgemein bisher nicht bekannte Ausgestaltung der Waschmaschine ist grundsätzlich auch unabhängig davon realisierbar, welcher Art der Verschluss des Notentleerungsschlauchs ist.It is also advantageous if the emergency emptying hose in the drain line, integrated, z. B. is integrally formed, as in this way more components can be saved and there a possible leakage is avoided. This advantageous and generally hitherto unknown embodiment of the washing machine is basically also independent of what kind of closure of the emergency emptying hose is.

Der Notentleerungsschlauch kann an jedem Teil der Abflussleitung, einschließlich des Auffangbehälters, befestigt sein.The emergency drain hose may be attached to any part of the drain line, including the catch tank.

Der Auffangbehälter kann die Funktion z. B. einer Grobkörperfalle und / oder eines Flusenfiltergehäuses übernehmen und lässt sich günstigerweise von der Sockelblende her öffnen. Die Position des Auffangbehälters in der Abflussleitung kann nach Bedarf gewählt werden. Zur einfachen Montage und Volumenreduzierung ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Auffangbehälter nicht separat in der Abflussleitung angeordnet ist, sondern in die Pumpe integriert ist, günstigerweise als Pumpenkammer oder Pumpenvorkammer. Bei blockierter Pumpe kann der Auffangbehälter bzw. die Pumpenkammer nach vorheriger Notentleerung geöffnet und geräumt werden.The collecting container can perform the function z. B. a Grobkörperfalle and / or a lint filter housing and can be conveniently opened by the base panel ago. The position of the catch tank in the drain line can be selected as needed. For ease of assembly and volume reduction, it is advantageous if the collecting container is not arranged separately in the drain line, but is integrated into the pump, conveniently as a pump chamber or Pumpenvorkammer. When the pump is blocked, the collecting container or the pump chamber can be opened and evacuated after previous emergency emptying.

Die Aufgabe wird auch durch ein Verfahren zum Notentleeren der oben beschriebenen erfindungsgemäßen Waschmaschine gelöst, wobei zum mindestens teilweisen Entleeren der Lauge aus der Abflussleitung der Notentleerungsschlauch vom Stopfen abgezogen wird und zum Betreiben der Waschmaschine der Notentleerungsschlauch wieder auf den Stopfen aufgesteckt wird.The object is also achieved by a method for emergency emptying of the washing machine according to the invention described above, wherein for at least partially emptying the liquor from the drain line of the emergency emptying hose is withdrawn from the stopper and the emergency emptying hose is plugged back onto the plug to operate the washing machine.

Anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele wird eine erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung der Waschmaschine nachstehend schematisch erläutert. Gleichwirkende Teile sind mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen. Es zeigen

Fig. 1
eine schematisch dargestellte Waschmaschine mit einem Laugenbehälter und einer darin gelagerten Wäschetrommel für die Aufnahme von Textilien und einem Notentleerungsschlauch,
Fig. 2
eine schematische Aufsicht auf den Ablaufstrang einer erfindungsgemäßen Waschmaschine.
Fig. 3
eine Frontalansicht auf eine Sockelblende einer erfindungsgemäßen Waschmaschine.
With reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, an inventive embodiment of the washing machine is explained schematically below. Equivalent parts are provided with the same reference numerals. Show it
Fig. 1
a schematically illustrated washing machine with a tub and a laundry drum mounted therein for receiving textiles and an emergency emptying hose,
Fig. 2
a schematic plan view of the drainage string of a washing machine according to the invention.
Fig. 3
a frontal view of a base panel of a washing machine according to the invention.

Der Laugenbehälter 1 in der Waschmaschine W in Fig. 1 enthält eine darin um eine horizontale Achse 3 gelagerte Wäschetrommel 2 mit Mitnehmern 4 für einen aus Textilien bestehenden Wäscheposten 7. Zum Drehen der Wäschetrommel 2 in der durch den Pfeil 11 angedeuteten Richtung dient ein Elektromotor 10, der seine Drehbewegung über ein Riemengetriebe 5 in die Wäschetrommel 2 einleitet.The tub 1 in the washing machine W in Fig. 1 contains a laundry drum 2 mounted therein about a horizontal axis 3 with carriers 4 for a laundry items consisting of textiles 7. To rotate the laundry drum 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow 11 is an electric motor 10, which rotates about a belt drive 5 in the laundry drum 2 initiates.

Über eine Zuführleitung 8 wird, wie durch den Pfeil 9 angedeutet, Lauge 6 zugeführt und füllt den Laugenbehälter 1 bis zur einer Höhe NV. Die Lauge 6 besteht entweder nur aus Wasser oder aus einem Gemisch von Wasser und Waschhilfsmittel.Via a supply line 8, as indicated by the arrow 9, liquor 6 is supplied and fills the tub 1 to a height NV. The lye 6 consists either only of water or of a mixture of water and washing aid.

Lauge 6, die sich am Boden des Laugenbehälters 1 befindet, kann durch eine Abflussleitung 12 und eine nachgeschaltete Laugenpumpe 13 über eine Abpumpleitung 14 in hier nicht näher dargestellter Weise in der durch den Pfeil 15 angedeuteten Richtung nach außen befördert werden. In die Abflussleitung 12 ist ein separater Auffangbehälter 16 für Flusen und / oder Fremdkörper mit einer verschließbaren Öffnung 17 integriert.Lye 6, which is located at the bottom of the tub 1, can be conveyed through a drain line 12 and a downstream drain pump 13 via a pumping line 14 in a manner not shown here in the direction indicated by the arrow 15 to the outside. In the drain line 12, a separate collecting container 16 for lint and / or foreign matter with a closable opening 17 is integrated.

Alle schalt- oder steuerbaren Einrichtungen, wie der Trommelantriebsmotor 10 und die Laugenpumpe 13, werden von einer Steuereinrichtung der Waschmaschine geschaltet oder gesteuert (nicht dargestellt).All switchable or controllable devices, such as the drum drive motor 10 and the drain pump 13, are switched or controlled by a control device of the washing machine (not shown).

Vor dem Auffangbehälter 16 befindet sich ein Notentleerungsschlauch 18, der im bestimmungsgemäßen Betrieb verstöpselt ist (Stopfen hier nicht dargestellt).In front of the collecting container 16 is an emergency emptying hose 18 which is plugged in during normal operation (plug not shown here).

In Figur 2 führt, analog zu Figur 1, die Abflussleitung 12 in den Auffangbehälter 26 für Flusen und / oder Fremdkörper, in dem Grobteile verbleiben und über die verschließbare Öffnung 17 entnommen werden können. In dieser Ausführungsform ist der Auffangbehälter 26 als Pumpen(vor)kammer in die Laugenpumpe 13 integriert, wobei die Lauge 6 über den abpumpseitigen Stutzen 19 und über eine Abpumpleitung (nicht dargestellt) weiter abgeführt werden kann.In FIG. 2 leads, analogously FIG. 1 , the drain line 12 into the collecting container 26 for fluff and / or foreign matter, remain in the coarse parts and can be removed through the closable opening 17. In this embodiment, the collecting container 26 as a pump (pre) chamber is integrated into the drain pump 13, wherein the liquor 6 via the pumping-side port 19 and a pumping line (not shown) can be further dissipated.

Der Notentleerungsschlauch 18 ist einstückig in den Ablaufschlauch 12 integriert bzw. an diesen angeformt. Durch diese bisher nicht bekannte Ausführungsform können vorteilhafterweise Montage- und Logistikkosten gesenkt und die Betriebssicherheit erhöht werden.The emergency emptying hose 18 is integrally integrated in the drain hose 12 or molded onto it. By this hitherto unknown embodiment can advantageously Assembly and logistics costs lowered and the operational safety increased.

Der Notentleerungsschlauch 18 wird durch eine Schlauchdurchführung in Form einer kreisförmigen Öffnung 22 in einer Gehäusewand 24 der Waschmaschine W, hier: im Bereich einer Sockelblende 21, nach außen geführt. In der gezeigten Betriebsstellung ist der Notentleerungsschlauch 18 zur Funktion der Notentleerung eingerichtet; im Ablaufschlauch befindliche Lauge 6 (nicht gezeigt) fließt durch ihn nach außen ab, z. B. in einen separaten Auffangbehälter (nicht gezeigt), wie eine Schüssel oder ähnliches.The emergency emptying hose 18 is guided through a hose passage in the form of a circular opening 22 in a housing wall 24 of the washing machine W, here: in the region of a base panel 21, to the outside. In the operating position shown, the emergency emptying hose 18 is set up for the emergency emptying function; in the drain hose located liquor 6 (not shown) flows through it to the outside, z. B. in a separate receptacle (not shown), such as a bowl or the like.

Zum ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb der Waschmaschine W wird der Notentleerungsschlauch 18 verstöpselt, was in dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 3 insbesondere durch Aufstecken des freien Endes auf einen in der Sockelblende 21 seitlich integrierten Stopfen 23 geschieht. Die Integration des Stopfens 23 in eine Gehäusewand 20 der Waschmaschine W ergibt vorteilhafterweise eine Bauteilreduzierung, und damit unter anderem eine einfachere Herstellung, Montage und Logistik.For proper operation of the washing machine W, the emergency emptying hose 18 is stopped, which in the embodiment according to FIG FIG. 3 In particular, by plugging the free end on a laterally integrated plinth 21 plug 23 is done. The integration of the plug 23 in a housing wall 20 of the washing machine W advantageously results in a component reduction, and thus, inter alia, a simpler production, assembly and logistics.

Der Notentleerungsschlauch 18 kann in seiner Position an der Sockelblende 21 fixiert werden, z. B. durch eine Klemmhalterung 25. Zusätzlich kann in einfacher Weise die Leckagegefahr reduziert werden, indem unter dem Notentleerungsschlauch 18 eine Auffangeinheit, hier: eine gestrichelt angedeutete Auffangblende 25, vorgesehen ist. Die Auffangblende 24 weist an ihrem Boden eine Öffnung (nicht dargestellt) durch die Gehäusewand 20 auf, durch die leckende Lauge 6 in ein Auffangsystem (nicht dargestellt) der Waschmaschine W geleitet wird, durch das günstigerweise bei Bedarf auch ein Alarm ausgelöst und eine Wasserzufuhr gesperrt werden kann, z. B. mittels 'Aquastop'.The emergency emptying tube 18 can be fixed in position on the base panel 21, z. In addition, the risk of leakage can be reduced in a simple manner by a collecting unit, here: a collecting aperture 25 indicated by dashed lines, being provided below the emergency evacuation hose 18. The collection panel 24 has at its bottom an opening (not shown) through the housing wall 20, is passed through the leaking liquor 6 in a collection system (not shown) of the washing machine W, triggered by the conveniently when required, an alarm and blocked a water supply can be, for. B. by means of 'Aquastop'.

Figur 3 zeigt in einer zu Figur 2 analogen Anordnung eine Sockelblende 21, die den dahinter liegenden Laugenauslassstrang verdeckt, mit einem Notentleerungsschlauch 18 in normaler Betriebsfunktion der Waschmaschine W. FIG. 3 shows in one too FIG. 2 analogous arrangement, a base panel 21, which covers the Laugenauslassstrang lying behind it, with a Notentleerungsschlauch 18 in normal operating function of the washing machine W.

Über die Sockelblende 21 lässt sich die Öffnung 17 des Auffangbehälters 26 erreichen. Durch die weitere Öffnung 22 wird der flexible Notentleerungsschlauch 18 nach außen geführt. Der Notentleerungsschlauch 18 ist vorzugsweise ein flexibler Kunststoffschlauch, z. B. ein Gummischlauch oder ein gewellter PVC-Schlauch. Mit seinem freien Ende ist der Notentleerungsschlauch 18 in dieser Betriebsstellung auf den einstückig mit der Sockelblende 21 verbundenen Stopfen 23 aufgesteckt. Der Stopfen 23 ist ein angeformter Stutzen.About the base panel 21, the opening 17 of the collecting container 26 can be achieved. Through the further opening 22 of the flexible emergency emptying hose 18 is guided to the outside. The emergency emptying hose 18 is preferably a flexible plastic hose, e.g. B. a rubber hose or a corrugated PVC hose. With its free end of the emergency discharge hose 18 is in this operating position on the one piece with the base panel 21 connected plug 23 attached. The plug 23 is a molded neck.

Weiterhin ist die Auffangblende 24 eingezeichnet, die vom Verschluss zwischen Notentleerungsschlauch 18 und Stopfen 23 möglicherweise leckende Lauge 6 auffängt, kontrolliert ableitet und ggf. dadurch eine Wasserstopp-Funktion auslösen kann, z. B. über geeignet angebrachte Sensoren (nicht dargestellt, beispielsweise 'Aquastop'-Funktion). Die Leckageableitung kann über eine in der Sockelblende 21 vorhandene weitere Öffnung (nicht dargestellt) geschehen.Furthermore, the collection panel 24 is located, which catches from the closure between Emergency emptying hose 18 and stopper 23 possibly leaking liquor 6, controls derived and possibly thereby trigger a water stop function, eg. B. on suitably mounted sensors (not shown, for example, 'Aquastop' function). The leakage discharge can be done via a present in the base panel 21 further opening (not shown).

Die Sockelblende 21 gemäß Figur 3 wird gewöhnlich von einer Sockelklappe 27 verdeckt. Diese Sockelklappe 27 ist um Scharniere 28 schwenkbar, um die Sockelblende 21 bei Bedarf, insbesondere zur Inspektion oder Wartung der Waschmaschine W, frei zu geben. Auch in der Sockelklappe 27 kann der Stopfen 23 zum Aufstecken des Notentleerungschlauches 18 angebracht sein.The base panel 21 according to FIG. 3 is usually obscured by a base flap 27. This base flap 27 is pivotable about hinges 28 in order to release the base panel 21 as needed, in particular for inspection or maintenance of the washing machine W. Also in the base flap 27, the plug 23 may be attached for attaching the Emergency emptying tube 18.

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  1. Washing machine (W), comprising
    - a solution container (1) for receiving solution (6),
    - an outflow duct (12), which is connected with the solution container (1) and which has a collecting container (16, 26) with a closable opening (17),
    - a solution pump (13) downstream of the outflow duct (12) and
    - an emergency emptying hose (18) which is mounted on the outflow duct (12) and which is closable at its free end by means of a plug (23),
    characterised in that
    - the plug (23) is integrated in a housing part (20, 21, 27) of the washing machine (W), so that it forms one part with the housing part (20, 21, 27).
  2. Washing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that the plug (23) is a stub pipe formed in place.
  3. Washing machine according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the housing part (20, 21, 27) is a base cover (21).
  4. Washing machine according to claim 3, characterised in that the plug (23) is formed in place at a side wall of the base cover (21).
  5. Washing machine according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the housing part (20, 21, 27) is a base flap (27) pivotably mounted in front of a base cover (21).
  6. Washing machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterised in that the emergency emptying hose (18) can be led outwardly through an opening (22) in the base cover (21).
  7. Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a collecting screen (24) for collecting and conducting away solution (6) leaking between emergency emptying hose (18) and plug (23) is provided below the plug (23).
  8. Washing machine according to claim 7, characterised in that the collecting screen (24) is led through the base cover (21) into the interior space of the washing machine.
  9. Washing machine according to claim 8, characterised in that the collecting screen (24) has a drain which is arranged above a leakage water space with a leakage water signalling device.
  10. Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the emergency emptying hose (18) is integrated in the outflow duct (12).
  11. Washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the collecting container (16, 26) is a pump chamber (26).
  12. Method for emergency emptying of the washing machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    - for at least partial emptying of solution (6) from the outflow duct (12) the emergency emptying hose (18) is pulled off the plug (23) and
    - for operating the washing machine the emergency emptying hose (18) is plugged back onto the plug (23).
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