EP2026689A1 - Dispositif de verrouillage pour appareil ménager - Google Patents

Dispositif de verrouillage pour appareil ménager

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EP2026689A1
EP2026689A1 EP07722505A EP07722505A EP2026689A1 EP 2026689 A1 EP2026689 A1 EP 2026689A1 EP 07722505 A EP07722505 A EP 07722505A EP 07722505 A EP07722505 A EP 07722505A EP 2026689 A1 EP2026689 A1 EP 2026689A1
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Prior art keywords
holding element
leg spring
axis
lock
closure
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EP2026689B1 (fr
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Heinrich Müller
Manfred Lonau
Stephan Spengler
Karin Spengler
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Marquardt GmbH
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/06—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents
    • E05B47/0607—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents the detent moving pivotally or rotatively
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4251—Details of the casing
    • A47L15/4257—Details of the loading door
    • A47L15/4259—Arrangements of locking or security/safety devices for doors, e.g. door latches, switch to stop operation when door is open
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/42—Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B15/00—Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices
    • E05B15/04—Spring arrangements in locks
    • E05B2015/0403—Wound springs
    • E05B2015/0406—Wound springs wound in a cylindrical shape
    • E05B2015/041—Wound springs wound in a cylindrical shape loaded perpendicular to cylinder axis
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0002—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C5/00—Fastening devices with bolts moving otherwise than only rectilinearly and only pivotally or rotatively
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C5/00—Fastening devices with bolts moving otherwise than only rectilinearly and only pivotally or rotatively
    • E05C5/02—Fastening devices with bolts moving otherwise than only rectilinearly and only pivotally or rotatively both moving axially and turning about their axis to secure the wing

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a closure according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • Domestic appliances such as a tumble dryer, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a refrigerator o.
  • the like hereinafter also referred to as a closing element to allow loading and / or unloading.
  • the household appliances are provided with a closure for the closing element.
  • such a closure which has a movable holding element for interacting with a bolt located on the closing element.
  • the holding element holds in a first position, the bolt, so that the closing element is closed on the household appliance.
  • the retaining element releases the latch, so that the closing element can be opened on the domestic appliance.
  • An elastic element acts on the retaining element with a force in the direction of the first position, so that the closing element is moved on the domestic appliance in the closed position.
  • the holding element is designed in the manner of a slide, which due to the linear movement of the holding element, a certain space for the closure is needed.
  • this closure is less suitable for some kinematic arrangements of the closing element because of the linear movement.
  • the invention has for its object to further develop the closure with respect to a smaller size. This object is achieved in a generic closure by the characterizing features of claim 1.
  • the elastic element consists of a leg spring, in particular in the manner of a double leg spring.
  • this shutter pulls after triggering by the moving in the closed position door of the device this independently in the intended end position.
  • the tensile force acting in this case has a largely constant course over the entire Zuziehweg.
  • the tensile force required to open the closure is within a widely specifiable range and is largely constant over the entire path. Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
  • the closure has a housing for protection.
  • the leg spring can be stored in a simple manner by means of a shaft, a lug, a stop o. The like.
  • the holding element has a recess for receiving the bolt, wherein the bolt may be configured in the manner of a closing hook.
  • the holding element is guided in such a way that due to the action of the leg spring, the recess for their respective orientation with respect to the bolt performs a type of rotary-sliding movement, pivoting movement o.
  • pivoting movement o The like.
  • a first axis is located on the holding element, which is plugged in particular projecting in the holding element.
  • the axis is guided for movement between the first and second positions in a guide in the housing.
  • a leg is suspended on one side of the axle projecting on the holding element.
  • the holding element is pivoted in the movement between the two positions, so that a proper alignment of the recess is achieved on the holding element for the bolt.
  • a further second axis which is arranged at a distance from the first axis, is located on the holding element.
  • the second axis can be inserted in a simple manner projecting in the holding element.
  • the second axis is guided during movement of the holding element to the first position in an extension of the guide, wherein the second axis snaps when moving the holding element in the second position in a subsequent to the extension of the guide locking receptacle.
  • the latching receptacle is arranged at a corresponding angle for extending the guide, such that the force exerted by the leg spring force is then introduced into the housing.
  • the holding element made of plastic acts on movement between the first and second position with a suitably made of metal holding rod together.
  • the support rod is fixed in the housing, whereby the force exerted by the leg spring force is introduced into the housing.
  • the holding element with one of the recess on the holding element facing away from the forming surface on the support rod, so that the recess is aligned during movement of the holding member between the first and the second position accordingly.
  • the leg spring is further suspended by means of an eyelet connecting the two legs of the leg spring on the holding element.
  • Such training is characterized mainly by a small number of components, making the closure is particularly cost. Nevertheless, the shutter works very reliable.
  • the door on the household appliance can be additionally locked.
  • the closure has a cooperating with the holding element, two states possessing lock, so that the lock in a first state, the movement of the holding element between the two positions locks and releases the movement of the holding element between the two positions in a second state.
  • the lock is controllable by means of an electromagnet between the two states.
  • a plunger is on the electromagnet via an example W-shaped configured backdrop with the lock for reversing between the two states in Operatively connected.
  • Such designed lock provides a particularly compact arrangement.
  • the arrangement of a switching element in the housing of the closure offers.
  • the switching element is operatively connected to the latch, so that the switching element generates a corresponding switching signal as a function of the state of the latch. These switching signals are then used to control the lock.
  • the switching element can also switch a circuit, for example, for the interior lighting of the domestic appliance, on which the closure is arranged.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention is that a double leg spring is arranged in a housing so that the holding element or a closing piece is pressed in a defined direction.
  • the striker consists of a suitable geometry to accommodate the attached to the zuhaltenden door locking hooks and thus pull the door.
  • On the striker two axes are attached. At the first axis of the free leg of the double leg spring is applied and initiates the stored force in the closing piece.
  • the second axis is used to guide the closing piece in a backdrop, so that basically two positions of the closing piece are possible, namely, first, to initiate the closing force in the door and second, to initiate the closing force in the case with the door open.
  • the advantages achieved by the invention are in particular that a reduced number of parts for the closure is achieved in comparison to previous solutions at least the same function.
  • the closure according to the invention is suitable for a variety of different kinematic movements of the door on the device and very reliable.
  • the closure according to the invention is configured physically small and can therefore be used in the device even with limited installation space.
  • the closure is cost-effective despite high functionality and thus particularly suitable for cost-sensitive household appliances. Exemplary embodiments of the invention with various developments and refinements are shown in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it
  • FIG. 2 shows the closure as in Fig. 1, but seen from the opposite side
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the closure of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 4 shows a section along the line 4-4 in Fig. 1, wherein the holding element is in the second position
  • FIG. 5 shows a section as in FIG. 4, wherein the retaining element is located between the second and the first position, FIG.
  • FIG. 6 is a section as in Fig. 4, wherein the holding element is in the first position
  • FIG. 7 shows a section along the line 7-7 in FIG. 1, wherein the retaining element is located between the second and the first position, FIG.
  • FIG. 8 shows a section as in FIG. 7, wherein the retaining element is in the first position
  • FIG. 9 is a side view according to the arrow IX in Fig. 2,
  • FIG. 10 is an enlarged detail view of Fig. 9 and
  • FIG. 11 shows a closure according to a second Ausruhrungsform in a perspective view.
  • a domestic appliance such as a tumble dryer, a washing machine, a dishwasher o.
  • the shutter 1 has a housing 2, in which a holding element 3, which is configured in the present case in the manner of a rotary latch, a closing piece o.
  • the like. Is movably mounted.
  • the retaining element 3 interacts with a latch located on the door of the household appliance, not shown further, configured in the manner of a closing hook, for closing the door, wherein the latch has an opening 22 visible on the housing 2 in FIG. 4 recess 4 shown on the holding element 3 can engage.
  • the closure 1 can be closed by a cover 21, which can be seen in Fig. 3, on the housing 2.
  • the holding element 3 holds in a first position, which is shown in Fig. 6 or Fig. 8, the bolt fixed and are in a second position, which is shown in Fig. 4, the bolt free.
  • the first position thus the door is closed, while the door can be opened in the second position.
  • an elastic element 5 acts on the holding element 3 with a force in the direction of the first position.
  • the elastic element 5 serves as a supportive closing aid for the user.
  • the elastic element 5 according to the invention consists of a leg spring, preferably in the manner of a torsion leg spring. In order to provide even with little space large spring forces available, it makes sense to use a double leg spring 5, which also increases the comfort of the user.
  • the leg spring 5 is mounted in the housing 2 by means of a shaft 6, which is shown only in FIG. Likewise, the leg spring 5 can be mounted in the housing 2 by means of a projection 25, which is shown in FIG. 11, of a stop or the like.
  • a first axis 7 is arranged on the holding element 3. The axis 7 is inserted in the holding element 3 protruding, as shown in particular in FIG. 1 can be removed, and is guided in a guide 9 in the housing 2 for the corresponding movement of the support member 3.
  • the one free leg 12 of the leg spring 5 is mounted as shown in FIG. 7 on the axis 7, so as to exert a corresponding spring force on the support member 3.
  • a further second axis 8 spaced from the first axis 7 is arranged on the holding element 3. Also, this axis 8 is inserted projecting in the holding element 3.
  • the second axis 8 is guided during movement of the holding element 3 to the first position in an extension 10 of the guide 9, as shown in FIG. 9 extracts. Furthermore, the second axis 8 snaps when moving the retaining element 3 in the second position in a subsequent to the extension 10 of the guide 9 Rastaufhahme 11 a.
  • the locking receptacle 11 which is arranged at a corresponding angle to the extension 10, the force exerted by the leg spring 5 is then introduced into the housing 2.
  • the holding element 3 is in the visible in Fig. 4 second position, in which the second axis 8 is snapped into the locking receptacle 11 and the recess 4 is aligned for receiving the bolt.
  • the latch on the door engages in the recess 4 on the holding element 3.
  • the latch cooperates with the holding element 3 such that the second axis 8 snaps out of the locking receptacle 11 and slides in the extension 10, as shown in Fig. 5 can be seen.
  • the two axes slide 7, 8 supported by the force exerted by the leg spring 5 force in the guide 9 and in the extension 10, wherein the support member 3 is finally moved to the visible in Fig. 6 first position.
  • the holding element 3 performs a type of rotary-sliding movement or pivoting movement, wherein the recess 4 is aligned with the respective position in relation to the bolt. Due to the orientation of the recess 4 in the first position and the force of the leg spring 5, the door remains closed.
  • the door If the door is closed, it can be opened against the force of the leg spring 5.
  • the engaging in the recess 4 latch on the door moves the Retaining element 3 from the visible in Fig. 6 first position by means of the axes 7, 8 along the guide 9 and the extension 10 reaches the second axis 8, the end of the extension 10, so the holding element 3 in between the first and the second 5, so then snaps the second axis 8 by pivoting the support member 3 in the locking receptacle 11, wherein the recess 4 is again aligned accordingly.
  • the holding member 3 is in the visible in Fig. 4 second position in which the latch is released on the door, so that the door can be fully opened by the user. Due to the latching in the locking receptacle 11, the holding element 3 then remains in the second position despite the action of the force of the leg spring. 5
  • the retaining element 3 can be locked in the first position, whereby then the door can not be opened by the user. Only after the retaining element 3 is released in the first position, the door can be opened by the user in the manner described.
  • the closure 1 has a cooperating with the holding element 3, two states possessing, shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 lock 15 which is pivotally mounted in the housing 2.
  • the lock 15 locks in a first state, which can be seen in Fig. 6 or Fig. 8, the movement of the holding member 3 between the two positions by a visible in Fig. 6 cam 19 is in engagement with the movement path of the holding member 3 , In a second state, which can be seen in FIG. 5 or FIG. 7, the lock 15 releases the movement of the holding element 3 between the two positions by the cam 19 visible in FIG. 5 being disengaged from the movement path of the holding element 3 is.
  • the lock 15 is connected by means of an electromagnet 16 between the Both states controllable, as can be seen from FIG. 1.
  • a plunger 17 is connected to the electromagnet 16 via an example W-shaped configured link 18 with the lock 15 for reversing the cam 19 between the two states by corresponding pivoting of the lock 15 in operative connection.
  • a plunger 17 is connected to the electromagnet 16 via an example W-shaped configured link 18 with the lock 15 for reversing the cam 19 between the two states by corresponding pivoting of the lock 15 in operative connection.
  • the solenoid 16 can in turn be controlled by a corresponding control in the household appliance to block or release the door. It makes sense, that a switching element 20 is in operative connection with the lock 15, so that the switching element 20 generates depending on the state of the lock 15 corresponding switching signals and / or switches a circuit in the domestic appliance. These switching signals can then be used for the corresponding driving of the electromagnet 16.
  • a door switch 23 may be arranged, which turns on, for example, the circuit for the lighting in the household appliance with the door open. The door switch 23 is actuated by the door via an actuator 24.
  • FIG. 11 A closure 1 according to a further, second embodiment is shown in FIG. 11.
  • the leg spring 5 is here hooked directly to the support member 3, by means of the two legs 12, 13 of the leg spring 5 connecting eyelet 14.
  • a support rod 26 is fixed, with the holding member 3 in movement between the first and second positions interacts.
  • the force exerted by the leg spring 5 on the retaining element 3 is introduced via the retaining rod 26 into the housing 2.
  • the holding element 3 is located with one of the recess 4 on the holding element 3 facing away from the mold surface 27 on the support rod 26, so that the recess 4 upon movement of the holding member 3 between the first and the second position corresponding to the release or blocking the bolt is aligned to the door.
  • Fig. 11 is still a circuit board 28 for receiving the electronics for driving the shutter 1 and / or for receiving the door switch 23, the terminal 29 for the Voltage supply of the electromagnet 16 and a spring 30 for the lock 15 to see.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de verrouillage (1), en particulier pour un appareil ménager tel qu'un sèche-linge, un lave-linge, un lave-vaisselle, entre autres, muni d'un élément de fixation (3) mobile, en particulier dans le genre d'un loquet tournant. L'élément de fixation (3) fonctionne ensemble avec un verrou situé sur un élément de fermeture de l'appareil ménager, tel qu'une porte, un couvercle, une trappe, entre autres, ledit élément de fixation (3) retenant, dans une première position, le verrou et, dans une deuxième position, relâchant le verrou. Un élément élastique, composé d'un ressort spiralé (5) et plus particulièrement dans le genre d'un double ressort spiralé, agit sur l'élément de fixation (3) avec une force dirigée sur la première position.
EP07722505.0A 2006-06-03 2007-06-01 Dispositif de verrouillage pour appareil ménager Not-in-force EP2026689B1 (fr)

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