EP2037033A1 - Top-loading washing machine comprising a module for recommending the amount of at least one washing product - Google Patents

Top-loading washing machine comprising a module for recommending the amount of at least one washing product Download PDF

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EP2037033A1
EP2037033A1 EP08163905A EP08163905A EP2037033A1 EP 2037033 A1 EP2037033 A1 EP 2037033A1 EP 08163905 A EP08163905 A EP 08163905A EP 08163905 A EP08163905 A EP 08163905A EP 2037033 A1 EP2037033 A1 EP 2037033A1
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Olivier Jaquet
Minh Man N'Guyen
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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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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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/42—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers related to filters or pumps
    • 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
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/58—Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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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
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
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  • the present invention relates to a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product and a washing machine for laundry loading from above equipped with a module for recommending the quantity of at least one product of washing to be introduced in 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 for laundry loading from above, and more particularly washing 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 front-loading laundry-washing machine comprising a box for washing products, which in operative position is surrounded on all sides by a body and comprises at least two compartments for the 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 box for detergents.
  • this box for washing products is dependent on the control means of the washing machine.
  • the light sources of the box for detergents are turned on or off by the control means of the washing machine.
  • the control means of the washing machine control the light sources of the box for detergents although the light sources are offset on the box for detergents with respect to the control panel comprising the control means.
  • the operation of the light sources is dependent on the control means of the washing machine.
  • the box for detergents does not make it possible to directly visualize the quantity of detergent to be introduced into the compartment.
  • the light sources are disposed on an upper face of the box for detergents. Light sources can not display a threshold to reach recommended.
  • 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 detergents is not optimal depending on the parameters considered for the recommendation of the quantity of each detergent.
  • this box for washing products is completely integral with the washing machine in which said device is assembled.
  • the box for washing products requires electrical connections between the control panel of the machine and the latter to turn on or off the light sources. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the tightness of the connections in an area where water is present in large quantities and under pressure. In case of failure of the seal, the user may be in contact with high potentials and be in the presence of an electrical hazard.
  • the machines for loading the laundry from above include a cover to access the washing tub.
  • the cover of the machine When the cover of the machine is open, it covers the control panel. Therefore, the user can not select the input data of the laundry parameters and view a recommendation of a quantity of washing products to be introduced into the product box.
  • the object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a top-loading laundry washing machine comprising a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for washing products.
  • the recommendation module makes it possible to recommend the quantity of washing products in a precise, ergonomic and simple way to identify the threshold determined by said recommendation module.
  • the recommendation module makes it possible to recommend the quantity of washing products independently of the control means of the washing machine.
  • the present invention relates to a washing machine laundry load from above comprising a body enclosing a washing tub, said washing tub housing a rotary drum, said machine comprising control means placed in a headband control, said machine comprising a access opening made in an upper portion of the body closed by a cover.
  • said machine comprises a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for detergents independent of the control means of said machine.
  • the recommendation module and the control means of the machine are without control or control relationship between them.
  • the recommendation module indicates the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for detergents without using the control means of the machine or without the control means controlling the operation of said recommendation module.
  • the recommendation module is adaptable to laundry washing machines with top loading laundry including a box for washing products.
  • This recommendation module can be installed on any model of washing machine to load laundry from above without structural modification of said machines.
  • This recommendation module can be installed by the user on a top-loading laundry washing machine. Such a recommendation module makes it possible to avoid the overconsumption of washing products found in the users and consequently to reduce the discharges of washing products into the environment.
  • the recommendation module includes a control means. No operating command of the machine and / or the recommendation module is exchanged between said control means of the recommendation module and the control means of the machine.
  • the recommendation module comprises at least one means for visualizing the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a 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 at least one washing product to be introduced.
  • Said at least one luminous indication makes it possible to directly view at least one threshold determined by the recommendation module.
  • the recommendation module is placed in the box for detergents.
  • the recommendation of at least one washing product is visible to the user when filling said box with a detergent.
  • Said at least one visualization means makes it possible to recommend an amount of at least one washing product by at least one visual indication corresponding to one level of washing product to be achieved when filling the box for detergents.
  • the level of at least one washing product is determined by the recommendation module and indicated by a display means. Then, the user can fill the box for washing products up to this level.
  • the recommendation module comprises an electrical power supply independent of the electrical power supply of the control means of the machine.
  • the power supply of the recommendation module is autonomous with respect to the power supply of the control means of the washing machine.
  • the power supplies of the recommendation module and the control means of the machine are different.
  • the recommendation module comprises a low-voltage electrical power supply battery.
  • the power supply of the recommendation module is made by a battery.
  • While the power supply of the control means of the machine is generally carried out at the voltage of the electrical network.
  • the machine is connected to an electrical network by a power supply cord and the control means are supplied with the voltage of said electrical network.
  • the recommendation module supplied with low voltage electrical energy makes it possible to avoid electrical risks for the user.
  • This module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product has advantages similar to those described above with reference to the first aspect of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 a top-loading laundry washing machine equipped with a box for detergents and a recommendation module.
  • This washing machine may be a household washing machine or a washer-dryer.
  • 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 tank wall 5 and the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • a control panel 13 is also provided at the top and rear of the machine 1. When the access door 4, also called cover, of the machine 1 is in the open position, the control panel 13 is hidden. Therefore, the control means 25 of the machine 1 placed in the control panel 13 are not visible to the user.
  • 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 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 detergents is between said 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 tub 5 by at least one opening 19 formed in the lower part of said box 14.
  • the liquid flowing from said box 14 is constituted 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 for introducing at least one washing product into said box 14.
  • Said at least one inlet opening of at least one washing product and said at least one liquid outlet opening 19 may 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.
  • the box for detergents comprises three compartments 23.
  • a recommendation module 26 for the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into the box 14 for washing products is installed in said box 14.
  • the module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into the box for washing products in accordance with the invention will now be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 .
  • FIG. 2 schematically illustrated a recommendation module according to the invention in an exploded view for viewing the means necessary for the implementation of the invention.
  • the top-loading laundry washing machine 1 comprises control means 25 placed in a control panel 13.
  • the machine 1 comprises an access opening 3 made in an upper portion of the body 2 closed by a cover 4.
  • the machine 1 comprises a recommendation module 26 for the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for detergents independent of the control means 25 of said machine 1.
  • the recommendation module 26 and the control means 25 of the machine 1 are without any control or control relationship between them.
  • the recommendation module 26 indicates the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for detergents without using the control means 25 of the machine 1 or without the control means 25 controlling the operation. of said recommendation module 26.
  • the recommendation module 26 of the quantity of at least one washing product is assembled on the lid 4.
  • the recommendation module 26 is adaptable to the top-loading laundry washing machines comprising a box 14 for washing products.
  • This recommendation module can be installed on any model of washing machine to load laundry from above without structural modification of said machines.
  • This recommendation module 26 can be installed by the user on a washing machine 1 to load laundry from above.
  • Such a recommendation module 26 makes it possible to avoid the overconsumption of washing products found in the users and consequently to reduce the discharges of detergents into the environment.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises a control means 28, such as a microcontroller. No operating command of the machine 1 and / or the recommendation module 26 is exchanged between said control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 and the control means 25 of the machine 1.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises at least one means 22 for displaying the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for washing products, such as light-emitting diodes 30.
  • the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is easy to use.
  • the user directly reads the level of at least one washing product to be introduced.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 comprising at least one luminous indication makes it possible to directly view at least one threshold determined by the recommendation module 26.
  • the recommendation module 26 can be placed on the inner face or the outer face of a visible wall of the box 14 for washing products when the lid 4 is in the open position.
  • the recommendation module 26 is placed on the front face 15 of the box 14 for washing products.
  • the recommendation module 26 is placed in the box 14 for washing products.
  • the recommendation of at least one washing product is visible to the user when filling said box 14 with a washing product.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 makes it possible to recommend an amount of at least one washing product by at least one visual indication corresponding to a level of washing product to be attained when filling the box 14 for detergents.
  • the level of at least one detergent is determined by the recommendation module 26 and indicated by a display means 22. Then, the user can fill the box 14 for detergents up to this level.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises an electric power supply 29 independent of the power supply (not shown) of the control means 25 of the machine 1.
  • the electrical power supply 29 of the recommendation module 26 is autonomous with respect to the supply of electrical energy to the control means 25 of the washing machine 1.
  • the electrical power supplies of the recommendation module 26 and control means 25 of the machine 1 are different.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises a battery 30 for supplying low voltage electrical energy.
  • the electric power supply 29 of the recommendation module 26 is produced by a battery 30.
  • While the power supply of the control means 25 of the machine 1 is generally carried out at the voltage of the electrical network.
  • the machine 1 is connected to an electrical network by a power supply cord and the control means 25 are supplied with the voltage of said electrical network.
  • the recommendation module 26 supplied with low voltage electrical energy makes it possible to avoid electrical risks for the user.
  • the recommendation module 26 is mounted on the inner face of a dressing element of the box 14 for washing products.
  • the box 14 for washing products is integrated in a body cover 2 of said machine 1, said at least one display means 22 of the recommendation module 26 being visible when the lid 4 of said machine 1 is opened.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises a sealed housing 31.
  • Said sealed housing 31 is formed in two parts. Each portion of the sealed housing 31 is a molded plastic shell.
  • An electronic card 32 is mounted and fixed in said sealed housing 31.
  • the electronic card 32 comprises a control means 28, such as a microcontroller, at least one display means 22 of the level of a washing product to recommend, such as a light-emitting diode 30.
  • the sealed housing 31 is connected to a housing 33 enclosing a battery 30.
  • the housing 33 of the battery 30 is also formed in two parts.
  • the battery case 33 is also sealed.
  • the connection between the electronic card 32 and the battery 30 is made by two cables 34.
  • the cables 34 pass through openings in the housing 33 of the battery 30 and in the sealed housing 31 of the electronic card 32.
  • connection between the housing 33 of the battery 30 and the sealed housing 31 of the electronic card 32 is also sealed.
  • the two housings 31 and 33 comprise elastic snap-fastening means of a first plastic shell with a second shell made of plastic. plastic.
  • the box 14 for washing products comprises fastening means 44 by elastic snap-fastening for holding in position the recommendation module 26 comprising the two housings 31 and 33.
  • the fixing means 44 of the box 14 for washing products are placed on the inner face of a covering element of said box 14.
  • the fastening means 44 of the box 14 for detergents cooperate with means for fixing the lid 4 of the machine 1.
  • the battery 30 of the recommendation module 26 can be made with two AA type batteries 35.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises at least one selection means 36 for the hardness of the water of the network feeding said machine 1, and at least one means 37 for selecting the degree of soiling of the laundry contained in the drum 6.
  • the selection means 36 for the hardness of the water of the network and the means 37 for selecting the level of soiling of the laundry is a common button 27, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 2 to 4 .
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises at least one means for selecting or determining the quantity of laundry introduced into the drum 6.
  • the means for selecting the amount of laundry introduced into the drum 6 is a button. This button is used to increment or decrement by successive presses a threshold value of the amount of laundry introduced into the drum 6.
  • said at least one means for determining the amount of laundry is an infrared sensor, said infrared sensor emitting an infrared beam.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprising a control means counting the passage time of the laundry pieces introduced into the drum 6 during the cutting of the infrared beam emitted by said infrared sensor.
  • the control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 determines a quantity of laundry contained in said drum 6 and determines the level of washing product to recommend to the user of the machine 1.
  • the washing product recommendation is carried out by a display means 22 comprising a plurality of light sources 30.
  • An infrared sensor 39 assembled on the recommendation module 26 makes it possible to determine the load of laundry introduced into the drum 6.
  • the infrared sensor 39 is mounted on the electronic card 32 of the recommendation module 26.
  • the infrared sensor 39 comprises two diodes 40, a first diode emitting an infrared beam and a second diode for receiving the infrared beam.
  • a separator element 41 is mounted on each diode 40 of the infrared sensor 39.
  • Each separator element 41 makes it possible to channel the infrared beam and to avoid the disturbances of one diode 40 on the other.
  • the infrared sensor 39 opens into an opening 42 of the box 14 for detergents. This infrared sensor 39 makes it possible to count the passage time of the pieces of laundry in front of said sensor 39 during the introduction of said pieces of laundry into the drum 6 through the opening 10 formed in the shell of said drum 6.
  • the infrared sensor 39 installed in the box 14 for detergents makes it possible to count the passage time of the laundry items when the cover 4 of the machine 1 is open.
  • the infrared sensor 39 is above the body 2 when the cover 4 is open.
  • the control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 determines a quantity of laundry listed in three classes.
  • the first class corresponds to a load of less than 1.5 kg, ie a small load of laundry.
  • the second class corresponds to a load of linen between 1.5 kg and 3 kg, ie an average load of linen.
  • the third class corresponds to a load of laundry exceeding 3 kg, ie a heavy load of laundry.
  • the values indicated defining the classes of the load of laundry introduced into the drum 6 are in no way limiting.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises at least one display means 22 disposed on the front face 15 of the box 14 for at least one washing product.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 makes 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 luminous indication 17 can be arranged in a vertical direction or horizontal of said front face 15 of said box 14 for washing products.
  • Said at least one light indication 17 represents levels 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 visualization 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 during filling of the box 14 for detergents.
  • Said at least one visualization 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 43 for displaying the level of detergent introduced into a compartment 23.
  • Said at least one light indication 17 being close to a viewing window 43 may indicate the threshold 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 for monitoring the filling of the box 14 for detergents is activated as soon as a detergent 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 viewing 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 may be a function of the washing program, of the type of textile.
  • the recommendation of at least one washing product also takes into consideration the hardness of the water of the network.
  • the level of hardness of the water can be defined by the user during the operation of the washing machine 1. This level of water hardness is thus defined for all washing cycles implemented in the 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.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises a control means 28, said control means 28 can receive data for selecting a level of soiling of the laundry by a button 27.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is incremented by at least one level for dirty laundry.
  • the button 27 for determining the level of soiling makes it possible to modify the recommendation of a quantity of washing product by increasing or decreasing the recommended value compared with a so-called standard soiling level.
  • the button 27 for determining the level of soiling may also comprise a light indicator to indicate its operating status and the level of soiling defined by the user.
  • the level of soiling is adjusted by successive presses on the button 27.
  • a first support makes it possible to classify the laundry as being slightly dirty.
  • a second support classifies the laundry as dirty.
  • a third support makes it possible to classify the linen as being very dirty. Additional support returns to the first class of soiling level, a load of lightly soiled laundry.
  • a display means 38 for the level of soiling is also provided on the recommendation module 26.
  • This display means 38 comprises at least one diode for each level of soiling of the laundry.
  • the light sources made by diodes for the means of visualization 38 of the level of soiling are located on the electronic board 32 of the recommendation module 26.
  • 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 visualization means 22 consists of a plurality of light sources 17.
  • Said light sources can indicate at least two levels of recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14 for detergents.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 comprises a plurality of light sources 17 to obtain a number of important levels in order to recommend a precise quantity of washing products.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 can extend over the entire filling height of the box 14 for detergents.
  • the light sources of said at least one display means 22 may be of different colors to achieve a color gradient according to the recommended level of amount of detergent.
  • the light sources 17 of the box 14 for detergents may be light-emitting diodes 30.
  • the luminous 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 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 the luminous indication 17 being visible when opening said cover 4.
  • a luminous 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 visualization means 22.
  • a first display means 22 comprises a row of light-emitting diodes 30 horizontally aligned to indicate the level of detergent powder to be introduced into a first compartment 23.
  • a second display means 22 comprises a row of light-emitting diodes 30 vertically aligned to indicate the level of liquid washing product to be introduced into a second compartment 23.
  • the recommendation module 26 can assume three operating states.
  • the first state of operation of the recommendation module 26 is an inactive state when closing the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1. Said recommendation module 26 is without power supply.
  • the second operating state of said recommendation module 26 is an active state when the cover 4 of the body 2 of a washing machine 1 is opened. Said recommendation module 26 is under electrical power supply.
  • the third state of operation of said recommendation module 26 is an active state when opening the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1 and resting beyond a period of non-use of the machine 1. Said recommendation module 26 comes out of this third operating state either from the displacement of the cover 4 of the bodywork 2, or by pressing the button 27 for determining the level of soiling of the laundry, or by detecting the introducing laundry into the drum 6 of the machine 1.
  • the recommendation module 26 can be activated or deactivated by the user, for example by pressing an on / off button allowing the power supply of the elements constituting said recommendation module 26.
  • the sealed housing 31 of the recommendation module 26 comprises transparent walls 45 vis-à-vis the diodes of the electronic card 32 to allow the passage of light indications to the outside of the box 14 for detergents.
  • 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 in relation to the bodywork 2 and to deduce the state of operation of said at least one luminous means 22.
  • Adjusting the water hardness level can be achieved by a long press on the button 27 for determining the level of soiling of the laundry.

Abstract

The machine (1) has a body (2) locking a washing tank (5) that houses a rotating drum (6). A control unit (25) is placed in a control panel (13), and an access opening (3) formed in an upper portion of the body is closed by an access port (4). A recommendation module (26) recommends quantity of washing product to be introduced in a box (14) of washing product e.g. liquor, independent of the control unit of the machine. The module includes a visualization unit e.g. LEDs, for visualizing the quantity of the product to be introduced in the box.

Description

La présente invention concerne un module de recommandation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage et une machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus équipée d'un module de recommandation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte pour des produits de lavage.The present invention relates to a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product and a washing machine for laundry loading from above equipped with a module for recommending the quantity of at least one product of washing to be introduced in 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 à chargement du linge par le dessus, et plus particulièrement les machines à laver le linge à usage domestique.In general, the invention relates to washing machines for laundry loading from above, and more particularly washing 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 à chargement du linge frontal comprenant une boîte pour 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 pour des produits de lavage.Moreover, the document is known FR2534605 which discloses a front-loading laundry-washing machine comprising a box for washing products, which in operative position is surrounded on all sides by a body and comprises at least two compartments for the 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 box for detergents.

Cependant, cette boîte pour des produits de lavage est dépendante des moyens de commande de la machine à laver le linge. Les sources lumineuses de la boîte pour des produits de lavage sont allumées ou éteintes par les moyens de commande de la machine à laver le linge. Les moyens de commande de la machine à laver le linge commandent les sources lumineuses de la boîte pour des produits de lavage bien que les sources lumineuses soient déportées sur la boîte pour des produits de lavage par rapport au bandeau de commande comprenant les moyens de commande. Le fonctionnement des sources lumineuses est dépendant des moyens de commande de la machine à laver le linge.However, this box for washing products is dependent on the control means of the washing machine. The light sources of the box for detergents are turned on or off by the control means of the washing machine. The control means of the washing machine control the light sources of the box for detergents although the light sources are offset on the box for detergents with respect to the control panel comprising the control means. The operation of the light sources is dependent on the control means of the washing machine.

Par ailleurs, la boîte pour 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 de la boîte pour des produits de lavage. Les sources lumineuses ne permettent pas de visualiser un seuil à atteindre recommandé.Moreover, the box for detergents does not make it possible to directly visualize the quantity of detergent to be introduced into the compartment. The light sources are disposed on an upper face of the box for detergents. Light sources can not display a threshold to reach recommended.

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 pour la recommandation de la quantité de chaque produit de lavage.Therefore, the recommendation of the detergents is not optimal depending on the parameters considered for the recommendation of the quantity of each detergent.

En outre, cette boîte pour des produits de lavage est complètement solidaire de la machine à laver le linge dans laquelle ledit dispositif est assemblé. La boîte pour des produits de lavage nécessite des liaisons électriques entre le bandeau de commande de la machine et ce dernier pour allumer ou éteindre les sources lumineuses. Par conséquent, une attention particulière doit être portée à l'étanchéité des liaisons dans une zone où l'eau est présente en grande quantité et sous pression. En cas de défaillance de l'étanchéité, l'utilisateur peut être en contact avec des potentiels élevés et être en présence d'un danger électrique.In addition, this box for washing products is completely integral with the washing machine in which said device is assembled. The box for washing products requires electrical connections between the control panel of the machine and the latter to turn on or off the light sources. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the tightness of the connections in an area where water is present in large quantities and under pressure. In case of failure of the seal, the user may be in contact with high potentials and be in the presence of an electrical hazard.

Par ailleurs, les machines à chargement du linge par le dessus comprennent un couvercle pour accéder à la cuve de lavage. Lorsque le couvercle de la machine est ouvert, ce dernier cache le bandeau de commande. Par conséquent, l'utilisateur ne peut pas sélectionner les données d'entrée des paramètres de lavage du linge et visualiser une recommandation d'une quantité des produits de lavage à introduire dans la boite à produit.In addition, the machines for loading the laundry from above include a cover to access the washing tub. When the cover of the machine is open, it covers the control panel. Therefore, the user can not select the input data of the laundry parameters and view a recommendation of a quantity of washing products to be introduced into the product box.

La présente invention a pour but de résoudre les inconvénients précités et de proposer une machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus comprenant un module de recommandation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte pour des produits de lavage. Le module de recommandation permet de recommander la quantité des produits de lavage de manière précise, ergonomique et simple pour identifier le seuil déterminé par ledit module de recommandation. Le module de recommandation permet de recommander la quantité des produits de lavage en toute indépendance des moyens de commande de la machine à laver le linge.The object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a top-loading laundry washing machine comprising a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for washing products. The recommendation module makes it possible to recommend the quantity of washing products in a precise, ergonomic and simple way to identify the threshold determined by said recommendation module. The recommendation module makes it possible to recommend the quantity of washing products independently of the control means of the washing machine.

A cet effet, la présente invention vise une machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus comprenant une carrosserie enfermant une cuve de lavage, ladite cuve de lavage logeant un tambour rotatif, ladite machine comprenant des moyens de commande placés dans un bandeau de commande, ladite machine comprenant une ouverture d'accès réalisée dans une portion supérieure de la carrosserie obturée par un couvercle.For this purpose, the present invention relates to a washing machine laundry load from above comprising a body enclosing a washing tub, said washing tub housing a rotary drum, said machine comprising control means placed in a headband control, said machine comprising a access opening made in an upper portion of the body closed by a cover.

Selon l'invention, ladite machine comprend un module de recommandation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte pour des produits de lavage indépendant des moyens de commande de ladite machine.According to the invention, said machine comprises a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for detergents independent of the control means of said machine.

Ainsi, le module de recommandation et les moyens de commande de la machine sont sans relation de contrôle ou de commande entre eux. Le module de recommandation indique la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte pour des produits de lavage sans faire appel aux moyens de commande de la machine ou sans que les moyens de commande contrôlent le fonctionnement dudit module de recommandation.Thus, the recommendation module and the control means of the machine are without control or control relationship between them. The recommendation module indicates the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for detergents without using the control means of the machine or without the control means controlling the operation of said recommendation module.

Par ailleurs, le module de recommandation est adaptable sur les machines à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus comprenant une boîte pour des produits de lavage. Ce module de recommandation peut être installé sur tout modèle de machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus sans modification structurelle desdites machines. Ce module de recommandation peut être installé par l'utilisateur sur une machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus. Un tel module de recommandation permet d'éviter la surconsommation de produits de lavage constatée chez les utilisateurs et par conséquent de réduire les rejets de produits de lavage dans l'environnement.In addition, the recommendation module is adaptable to laundry washing machines with top loading laundry including a box for washing products. This recommendation module can be installed on any model of washing machine to load laundry from above without structural modification of said machines. This recommendation module can be installed by the user on a top-loading laundry washing machine. Such a recommendation module makes it possible to avoid the overconsumption of washing products found in the users and consequently to reduce the discharges of washing products into the environment.

Le module de recommandation comprend un moyen de contrôle. Aucune commande de fonctionnement de la machine et/ou du module de recommandation n'est échangée entre ledit moyen de contrôle du module de recommandation et les moyens de commande de la machine.The recommendation module includes a control means. No operating command of the machine and / or the recommendation module is exchanged between said control means of the recommendation module and the control means of the machine.

Selon une caractéristique préférée de l'invention, le module de recommandation comprend au moins un moyen de visualisation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte pour des produits de lavage.According to a preferred feature of the invention, the recommendation module comprises at least one means for visualizing the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a 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 d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire. Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse permet de visualiser directement au moins un seuil déterminé par le module de recommandation.Thus, the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box for detergents is easy to use. The user directly reads the level of at least one washing product to be introduced. Said at least one luminous indication makes it possible to directly view at least one threshold determined by the recommendation module.

Selon une autre caractéristique préférée de l'invention, le module de recommandation est placé dans la boîte pour des produits de lavage.According to another preferred feature of the invention, the recommendation module is placed in the box for detergents.

Ainsi, la recommandation d'au moins un produit de lavage est visible par l'utilisateur lors du remplissage de ladite boîte avec un produit de lavage.Thus, the recommendation of at least one washing product is visible to the user when filling said box with a detergent.

Ledit au moins un moyen de visualisation permet de recommander une quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage par au moins une indication visuelle correspondant à un niveau de produit de lavage à atteindre lors du remplissage de la boîte pour des produits de lavage.Said at least one visualization means makes it possible to recommend an amount of at least one washing product by at least one visual indication corresponding to one level of washing product to be achieved when filling the box for detergents.

Le niveau d'au moins un produit de lavage est déterminé par le module de recommandation et indiqué par un moyen de visualisation. Alors, l'utilisateur peut remplir la boîte pour des produits de lavage jusqu'à ce niveau.The level of at least one washing product is determined by the recommendation module and indicated by a display means. Then, the user can fill the box for washing products up to this level.

Selon une autre caractéristique préférée de l'invention, le module de recommandation comprend une alimentation en énergie électrique indépendante de l'alimentation en énergie électrique des moyens de commande de la machine.According to another preferred feature of the invention, the recommendation module comprises an electrical power supply independent of the electrical power supply of the control means of the machine.

Ainsi, l'alimentation en énergie électrique du module de recommandation est autonome par rapport à l'alimentation en énergie électrique des moyens de commande de la machine à laver le linge. Les alimentations en énergie électrique du module de recommandation et des moyens de commande de la machine sont différentes.Thus, the power supply of the recommendation module is autonomous with respect to the power supply of the control means of the washing machine. The power supplies of the recommendation module and the control means of the machine are different.

En pratique, le module de recommandation comprend une batterie d'alimentation en énergie électrique basse tension.In practice, the recommendation module comprises a low-voltage electrical power supply battery.

L'alimentation en énergie électrique du module de recommandation est réalisée par une batterie.The power supply of the recommendation module is made by a battery.

Tandis que l'alimentation en énergie électrique des moyens de commande de la machine est généralement réalisée à la tension du réseau électrique. La machine est connectée à un réseau électrique par un cordon d'alimentation électrique puis les moyens de commande sont alimentés à la tension dudit réseau électrique.While the power supply of the control means of the machine is generally carried out at the voltage of the electrical network. The machine is connected to an electrical network by a power supply cord and the control means are supplied with the voltage of said electrical network.

Le module de recommandation alimenté en énergie électrique basse tension permet d'éviter des risques électriques pour l'utilisateur.The recommendation module supplied with low voltage electrical energy makes it possible to avoid electrical risks for the user.

Selon un second aspect, l'invention concerne un module de recommandation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage conforme à l'invention. Ledit module de recommandation comprend :

  • un boîtier étanche ;
  • une alimentation en énergie électrique basse tension ;
  • au moins un moyen de visualisation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage ;
  • au moins un moyen de sélection ou de détermination de la quantité de linge ;
  • au moins un moyen de sélection du degré de salissure du linge ; et
  • au moins un moyen de sélection de la dureté de l'eau ;
destiné à être assemblé sur une boîte pour des produits de lavage d'une machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus.According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product according to the invention. Said recommendation module comprises:
  • a waterproof case;
  • a supply of low voltage electrical energy;
  • at least one means for visualizing the quantity of at least one washing product;
  • at least one means for selecting or determining the quantity of laundry;
  • at least one means for selecting the degree of soiling of the laundry; and
  • at least one means for selecting the hardness of the water;
intended to be assembled on a box for washing products of a washing machine to load laundry from above.

Ce module de recommandation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage présente des avantages analogues à ceux décrits précédemment en référence au premier aspect de l'invention.This module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product has advantages similar to those described above with reference to the first aspect of the invention.

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 conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue éclatée d'un module de recommandation conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de face d'un module de recommandation conforme à l'invention ; et
  • la figure 4 est une vue de face d'une boîte pour des produits de lavage conforme à l'invention.
In the accompanying drawings, given as non-limiting examples:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic elevational view of a washing machine according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is an exploded view of a recommendation module according to the invention;
  • the figure 3 is a front view of a recommendation module according to the invention; and
  • the figure 4 is a front view of a box for washing products according to the invention.

On va décrire tout d'abord en référence à la figure 1 une machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus équipée d'une boîte pour des produits de lavage et d'un module de recommandation.We will first describe with reference to the figure 1 a top-loading laundry washing machine equipped with a box for detergents and a recommendation module.

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.

Cette machine à laver le linge 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.Note 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 need not 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 1.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 tank wall 5 and the body 2 of the machine 1.

Un tableau de commande 13 est également prévu en partie supérieure et arrière de la machine 1. Lorsque la porte d'accès 4, également appelée couvercle, de la machine 1 est en position ouverte, le tableau de commande 13 est masqué. Par conséquent, les moyens de commande 25 de la machine 1 placés dans le tableau de commande 13 ne sont pas visibles par l'utilisateur.A control panel 13 is also provided at the top and rear of the machine 1. When the access door 4, also called cover, of the machine 1 is in the open position, the control panel 13 is hidden. Therefore, the control means 25 of the machine 1 placed in the control panel 13 are not visible to the user.

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.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 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.

Lorsque le couvercle 4 est en position fermée, la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est comprise entre ledit couvercle 4 de la carrosserie 2 et quatre parois périphériques 18 d'une ouverture 12 de la cuve de lavage 5.When the cover 4 is in the closed position, the box 14 for detergents is between said 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 en partie basse 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 tub 5 by at least one opening 19 formed in the lower part of said box 14. The liquid flowing from said box 14 is constituted 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 for introducing at least one washing product into 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 of at least one washing product and said at least one liquid outlet opening 19 may 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.

Dans le mode de réalisation de l'invention illustré à la figue 4, la boîte pour des produits de lavage comprend trois compartiments 23.In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 4, the box for detergents comprises three compartments 23.

Un module de recommandation 26 de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est installé dans ladite boîte 14.A recommendation module 26 for the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into the box 14 for washing products is installed in said box 14.

On va décrire à présent le module de recommandation de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte pour des produits de lavage conforme à l'invention, en référence aux figures 1 à 4.The module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into the box for washing products in accordance with the invention will now be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 .

Sur la figure 2, on a illustré schématiquement un module de recommandation conforme à l'invention dans une vue éclatée permettant de visualiser les moyens nécessaires à la mise en oeuvre de l'invention.On the figure 2 schematically illustrated a recommendation module according to the invention in an exploded view for viewing the means necessary for the implementation of the invention.

Bien entendu, l'ensemble de ces éléments est intégré de manière compacte dans une boîte pour des produits de lavage d'une machine à laver le linge.Of course, all of these elements are compactly integrated in a box for laundry products of a washing machine.

La machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus 1 comprend des moyens de commande 25 placés dans un bandeau de commande 13.The top-loading laundry washing machine 1 comprises control means 25 placed in a control panel 13.

La machine 1 comprend une ouverture d'accès 3 réalisée dans une portion supérieure de la carrosserie 2 obturée par un couvercle 4.The machine 1 comprises an access opening 3 made in an upper portion of the body 2 closed by a cover 4.

La machine 1 comprend un module de recommandation 26 de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage indépendant des moyens de commande 25 de ladite machine 1.The machine 1 comprises a recommendation module 26 for the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for detergents independent of the control means 25 of said machine 1.

Ainsi, le module de recommandation 26 et les moyens de commande 25 de la machine 1 sont sans relation de contrôle ou de commande entre eux. Le module de recommandation 26 indique la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage sans faire appel aux moyens de commande 25 de la machine 1 ou sans que les moyens de commande 25 contrôlent le fonctionnement dudit module de recommandation 26.Thus, the recommendation module 26 and the control means 25 of the machine 1 are without any control or control relationship between them. The recommendation module 26 indicates the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for detergents without using the control means 25 of the machine 1 or without the control means 25 controlling the operation. of said recommendation module 26.

Le module de recommandation 26 de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage est assemblé sur le couvercle 4.The recommendation module 26 of the quantity of at least one washing product is assembled on the lid 4.

Par ailleurs, le module de recommandation 26 est adaptable sur les machines à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus comprenant une boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage. Ce module de recommandation peut être installé sur tout modèle de machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus sans modification structurelle desdites machines. Ce module de recommandation 26 peut être installé par l'utilisateur sur une machine à laver le linge 1 à chargement du linge par le dessus. Un tel module de recommandation 26 permet d'éviter la surconsommation de produits de lavage constatée chez les utilisateurs et par conséquent de réduire les rejets de produits de lavage dans l'environnement.Furthermore, the recommendation module 26 is adaptable to the top-loading laundry washing machines comprising a box 14 for washing products. This recommendation module can be installed on any model of washing machine to load laundry from above without structural modification of said machines. This recommendation module 26 can be installed by the user on a washing machine 1 to load laundry from above. Such a recommendation module 26 makes it possible to avoid the overconsumption of washing products found in the users and consequently to reduce the discharges of detergents into the environment.

Le module de recommandation 26 comprend un moyen de contrôle 28, tel qu'un microcontrôleur. Aucune commande de fonctionnement de la machine 1 et/ou du module de recommandation 26 n'est échangée entre ledit moyen de contrôle 28 du module de recommandation 26 et les moyens de commande 25 de la machine 1.The recommendation module 26 comprises a control means 28, such as a microcontroller. No operating command of the machine 1 and / or the recommendation module 26 is exchanged between said control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 and the control means 25 of the machine 1.

Le module de recommandation 26 comprend au moins un moyen de visualisation 22 de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage, tel que des diodes électroluminescentes 30.The recommendation module 26 comprises at least one means 22 for displaying the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for washing products, such as light-emitting diodes 30.

Ainsi, la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est simple d'utilisation. L'utilisateur lit directement le niveau d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire. Ledit au moins un moyen de visualisation 22 comprenant au moins une indication lumineuse permet de visualiser directement au moins un seuil déterminé par le module de recommandation 26.Thus, the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is easy to use. The user directly reads the level of at least one washing product to be introduced. Said at least one visualization means 22 comprising at least one luminous indication makes it possible to directly view at least one threshold determined by the recommendation module 26.

Le module de recommandation 26 peut être placé sur la face interne ou la face externe d'une paroi visible de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage lorsque le couvercle 4 est en position ouverte.The recommendation module 26 can be placed on the inner face or the outer face of a visible wall of the box 14 for washing products when the lid 4 is in the open position.

Avantageusement, le module de recommandation 26 est placé sur la face frontale 15 de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Advantageously, the recommendation module 26 is placed on the front face 15 of the box 14 for washing products.

Préférentiellement, le module de recommandation 26 est placé dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Preferably, the recommendation module 26 is placed in the box 14 for washing products.

Ainsi, la recommandation d'au moins un produit de lavage est visible par l'utilisateur lors du remplissage de ladite boîte 14 avec un produit de lavage.Thus, the recommendation of at least one washing product is visible to the user when filling said box 14 with a washing product.

Ledit au moins un moyen de visualisation 22 permet de recommander une quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage par au moins une indication visuelle correspondant à un niveau de produit de lavage à atteindre lors du remplissage de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Said at least one visualization means 22 makes it possible to recommend an amount of at least one washing product by at least one visual indication corresponding to a level of washing product to be attained when filling the box 14 for detergents.

Le niveau d'au moins un produit de lavage est déterminé par le module de recommandation 26 et indiqué par un moyen de visualisation 22. Alors, l'utilisateur peut remplir la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage jusqu'à ce niveau.The level of at least one detergent is determined by the recommendation module 26 and indicated by a display means 22. Then, the user can fill the box 14 for detergents up to this level.

Le module de recommandation 26 comprend une alimentation en énergie électrique 29 indépendante de l'alimentation en énergie électrique (non représentée) des moyens de commande 25 de la machine 1.The recommendation module 26 comprises an electric power supply 29 independent of the power supply (not shown) of the control means 25 of the machine 1.

Ainsi, l'alimentation en énergie électrique 29 du module de recommandation 26 est autonome par rapport à l'alimentation en énergie électrique des moyens de commande 25 de la machine à laver le linge 1. Les alimentations en énergie électrique du module de recommandation 26 et des moyens de commande 25 de la machine 1 sont différentes.Thus, the electrical power supply 29 of the recommendation module 26 is autonomous with respect to the supply of electrical energy to the control means 25 of the washing machine 1. The electrical power supplies of the recommendation module 26 and control means 25 of the machine 1 are different.

En pratique, le module de recommandation 26 comprend une batterie 30 d'alimentation en énergie électrique basse tension.In practice, the recommendation module 26 comprises a battery 30 for supplying low voltage electrical energy.

L'alimentation en énergie électrique 29 du module de recommandation 26 est réalisée par une batterie 30.The electric power supply 29 of the recommendation module 26 is produced by a battery 30.

Tandis que l'alimentation en énergie électrique des moyens de commande 25 de la machine 1 est généralement réalisée à la tension du réseau électrique. La machine 1 est connectée à un réseau électrique par un cordon d'alimentation électrique puis les moyens de commande 25 sont alimentés à la tension dudit réseau électrique.While the power supply of the control means 25 of the machine 1 is generally carried out at the voltage of the electrical network. The machine 1 is connected to an electrical network by a power supply cord and the control means 25 are supplied with the voltage of said electrical network.

Le module de recommandation 26 alimenté en énergie électrique basse tension permet d'éviter des risques électriques pour l'utilisateur.The recommendation module 26 supplied with low voltage electrical energy makes it possible to avoid electrical risks for the user.

Le module de recommandation 26 est monté sur la face interne d'un élément d'habillage de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.The recommendation module 26 is mounted on the inner face of a dressing element of the box 14 for washing products.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage est intégrée dans un couvercle 4 de carrosserie 2 de ladite machine 1, ledit au moins un moyen de visualisation 22 du module de recommandation 26 étant visible lors de l'ouverture du couvercle 4 de ladite machine 1.The box 14 for washing products is integrated in a body cover 2 of said machine 1, said at least one display means 22 of the recommendation module 26 being visible when the lid 4 of said machine 1 is opened.

Le module de recommandation 26 comprend un boîtier étanche 31. Ledit boîtier étanche 31 est formé en deux parties. Chaque partie du boîtier étanche 31 est une coque moulée en plastique. Une carte électronique 32 est montée et fixée dans ledit boîtier étanche 31. La carte électronique 32 comprend un moyen de contrôle 28, tel qu'un microcontrôleur, au moins un moyen de visualisation 22 du niveau d'un produit de lavage à recommander, tel qu'une diode électroluminescente 30.The recommendation module 26 comprises a sealed housing 31. Said sealed housing 31 is formed in two parts. Each portion of the sealed housing 31 is a molded plastic shell. An electronic card 32 is mounted and fixed in said sealed housing 31. The electronic card 32 comprises a control means 28, such as a microcontroller, at least one display means 22 of the level of a washing product to recommend, such as a light-emitting diode 30.

Le boîtier étanche 31 est relié à un boîtier 33 enfermant une batterie 30. Le boîtier 33 de la batterie 30 est également formé en deux parties. Le boîtier 33 de batterie 30 est également étanche. La connexion entre la carte électronique 32 et la batterie 30 est réalisée par deux câbles 34. Les câbles 34 passent au travers d'ouvertures ménagées dans le boîtier 33 de la batterie 30 et dans le boîtier étanche 31 de la carte électronique 32.The sealed housing 31 is connected to a housing 33 enclosing a battery 30. The housing 33 of the battery 30 is also formed in two parts. The battery case 33 is also sealed. The connection between the electronic card 32 and the battery 30 is made by two cables 34. The cables 34 pass through openings in the housing 33 of the battery 30 and in the sealed housing 31 of the electronic card 32.

La connexion entre le boîtier 33 de la batterie 30 et le boîtier étanche 31 de la carte électronique 32 est également étanche.The connection between the housing 33 of the battery 30 and the sealed housing 31 of the electronic card 32 is also sealed.

Les deux boîtiers 31 et 33 comprennent des moyens de fermeture par encliquetage élastique d'une première coque en plastique avec une seconde coque en plastique.The two housings 31 and 33 comprise elastic snap-fastening means of a first plastic shell with a second shell made of plastic. plastic.

La boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage comprend des moyens de fixation 44 par d'encliquetage élastique pour maintenir en position le module de recommandation 26 comprenant les deux boîtiers 31 et 33. Les moyens de fixation 44 de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage sont placés sur la face interne d'un élément d'habillage de ladite boîte 14. Les moyens de fixation 44 de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage coopèrent avec des moyens de fixation du couvercle 4 de la machine 1.The box 14 for washing products comprises fastening means 44 by elastic snap-fastening for holding in position the recommendation module 26 comprising the two housings 31 and 33. The fixing means 44 of the box 14 for washing products are placed on the inner face of a covering element of said box 14. The fastening means 44 of the box 14 for detergents cooperate with means for fixing the lid 4 of the machine 1.

La batterie 30 du module de recommandation 26 peut être réalisée avec deux piles 35 de type AA.The battery 30 of the recommendation module 26 can be made with two AA type batteries 35.

Le module de recommandation 26 comprend au moins un moyen de sélection 36 de la dureté de l'eau du réseau alimentant ladite machine 1, et au moins un moyen de sélection 37 du degré de salissure du linge contenu dans le tambour 6.The recommendation module 26 comprises at least one selection means 36 for the hardness of the water of the network feeding said machine 1, and at least one means 37 for selecting the degree of soiling of the laundry contained in the drum 6.

Le moyen de sélection 36 de la dureté de l'eau du réseau et le moyen de sélection 37 du niveau de salissure du linge est un bouton 27 commun, tel qu'illustré aux figures 2 à 4.The selection means 36 for the hardness of the water of the network and the means 37 for selecting the level of soiling of the laundry is a common button 27, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 2 to 4 .

Le module de recommandation 26 comprend au moins un moyen de sélection ou de détermination de la quantité de linge introduite dans le tambour 6.The recommendation module 26 comprises at least one means for selecting or determining the quantity of laundry introduced into the drum 6.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, le moyen de sélection de la quantité du linge introduite dans le tambour 6 est un bouton. Ce bouton permet d'incrémenter ou de décrémenter par des appuis successifs une valeur seuil de la quantité de linge introduite dans le tambour 6.In a first embodiment of the invention, the means for selecting the amount of laundry introduced into the drum 6 is a button. This button is used to increment or decrement by successive presses a threshold value of the amount of laundry introduced into the drum 6.

Dans un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, ledit au moins un moyen de détermination de la quantité de linge est un capteur infrarouge, ledit capteur infrarouge émettant un faisceau infrarouge.In a second embodiment of the invention, said at least one means for determining the amount of laundry is an infrared sensor, said infrared sensor emitting an infrared beam.

Le module de recommandation 26 comprenant un moyen de contrôle comptant le temps de passage des pièces de linge introduites dans le tambour 6 pendant la coupure du faisceau infrarouge émis par ledit capteur infrarouge.The recommendation module 26 comprising a control means counting the passage time of the laundry pieces introduced into the drum 6 during the cutting of the infrared beam emitted by said infrared sensor.

Dès que le chargement des pièces de linge dans le tambour 6 est terminé, le moyen de contrôle 28 du module de recommandation 26 détermine une quantité de linge contenue dans ledit tambour 6 et détermine le niveau de produit de lavage à recommander à l'utilisateur de la machine 1. La recommandation de produit de lavage est réalisée par un moyen de visualisation 22 comprenant une pluralité de sources lumineuses 30.As soon as the loading of the pieces of laundry in the drum 6 is finished, the control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 determines a quantity of laundry contained in said drum 6 and determines the level of washing product to recommend to the user of the machine 1. The washing product recommendation is carried out by a display means 22 comprising a plurality of light sources 30.

Un capteur infrarouge 39 assemblé sur le module de recommandation 26 permet de déterminer la charge de linge introduite dans le tambour 6. Le capteur infrarouge 39 est monté sur la carte électronique 32 du module de recommandation 26.An infrared sensor 39 assembled on the recommendation module 26 makes it possible to determine the load of laundry introduced into the drum 6. The infrared sensor 39 is mounted on the electronic card 32 of the recommendation module 26.

Le capteur infrarouge 39 comprend deux diodes 40, une première diode émettant un faisceau infrarouge et une seconde diode de réception du faisceau infrarouge. Un élément séparateur 41 est monté sur chaque diode 40 du capteur infrarouge 39.The infrared sensor 39 comprises two diodes 40, a first diode emitting an infrared beam and a second diode for receiving the infrared beam. A separator element 41 is mounted on each diode 40 of the infrared sensor 39.

Chaque élément séparateur 41 permet de canaliser le faisceau infrarouge et éviter les perturbations d'une diode 40 sur l'autre.Each separator element 41 makes it possible to channel the infrared beam and to avoid the disturbances of one diode 40 on the other.

Le capteur infrarouge 39 débouche dans une ouverture 42 de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage. Ce capteur infrarouge 39 permet de compter le temps de passage des pièces de linge devant ledit capteur 39 lors de l'introduction desdites pièces de linge dans le tambour 6 au travers de l'ouverture 10 ménagée dans la virole dudit tambour 6.The infrared sensor 39 opens into an opening 42 of the box 14 for detergents. This infrared sensor 39 makes it possible to count the passage time of the pieces of laundry in front of said sensor 39 during the introduction of said pieces of laundry into the drum 6 through the opening 10 formed in the shell of said drum 6.

Le capteur infrarouge 39 installé dans la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage permet de compter le temps de passage des pièces de linge lorsque le couvercle 4 de la machine 1 est ouvert. Le capteur infrarouge 39 est au-dessus de la carrosserie 2 lorsque le couvercle 4 est ouvert.The infrared sensor 39 installed in the box 14 for detergents makes it possible to count the passage time of the laundry items when the cover 4 of the machine 1 is open. The infrared sensor 39 is above the body 2 when the cover 4 is open.

Dans un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le moyen de contrôle 28 du module de recommandation 26 détermine une quantité de linge répertoriée en trois classes. La première classe correspond à une charge de linge inférieure à 1,5 kg, soit une faible charge de linge. La seconde classe correspond à une charge de linge comprise entre 1,5 kg et 3 kg, soit une charge de linge moyenne. La troisième classe correspond à une charge de linge supérieure à 3 kg, soit une forte charge de linge. Les valeurs indiquées définissant les classes de la charge de linge introduite dans le tambour 6 ne sont nullement limitatives.In one embodiment of the invention, the control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 determines a quantity of laundry listed in three classes. The first class corresponds to a load of less than 1.5 kg, ie a small load of laundry. The second class corresponds to a load of linen between 1.5 kg and 3 kg, ie an average load of linen. The third class corresponds to a load of laundry exceeding 3 kg, ie a heavy load of laundry. The values indicated defining the classes of the load of laundry introduced into the drum 6 are in no way limiting.

Le module de recommandation 26 comprend au moins un moyen de visualisation 22 disposé sur la face frontale 15 de la boîte 14 pour au moins un produit de lavage.The recommendation module 26 comprises at least one display means 22 disposed on the front face 15 of the box 14 for at least one washing product.

Ledit au moins un moyen de visualisation 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 peut être disposée suivant une direction verticale ou horizontale de ladite face frontale 15 de ladite boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Said at least one visualization means 22 makes 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 luminous indication 17 can be arranged in a vertical direction or horizontal of said front face 15 of said box 14 for washing products.

Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 représente des niveaux 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 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 de visualisation 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 visualization 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 during filling of the box 14 for detergents.

Ledit au moins un moyen de visualisation 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 visualization 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 43 de visualisation du niveau de produit de lavage introduit dans un compartiment 23.The box 14 for detergents may comprise windows 43 for displaying the level of detergent introduced into a compartment 23.

Ladite au moins une indication lumineuse 17 étant à proximité d'une fenêtre 43 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 light indication 17 being close to a viewing window 43 may indicate the threshold 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.

Dans un mode de réalisation amélioré de l'invention, 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.In an improved embodiment of the invention, a means for monitoring the filling of the box 14 for detergents is activated as soon as a detergent 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 de visualisation 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 viewing 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 peut être fonction du programme de lavage, du type de textile.Preferably, the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents may be a function of the washing program, of the type of textile.

La recommandation d'au moins un produit de lavage prend également en considération la dureté de l'eau du réseau. Le niveau de dureté de l'eau peut être défini par l'utilisateur lors de la mise en fonctionnement de la machine à laver le linge 1. Ce niveau de dureté d'eau est ainsi défini pour tous les cycles de lavage mis en oeuvre dans la machine 1.The recommendation of at least one washing product also takes into consideration the hardness of the water of the network. The level of hardness of the water can be defined by the user during the operation of the washing machine 1. This level of water hardness is thus defined for all washing cycles implemented in the 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 salissure 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.

Le module de recommandation 26 comprend un moyen de contrôle 28, ledit moyen de contrôle 28 peut recevoir des données de sélection d'un niveau de salissure du linge par un bouton 27.The recommendation module 26 comprises a control means 28, said control means 28 can receive data for selecting a level of soiling of the laundry by a button 27.

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 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 for dirty laundry.

Le bouton 27 de détermination du niveau de salissure permet de modifier la recommandation d'une quantité de produit de lavage en augmentant ou en diminuant la valeur recommandée par rapport à un niveau de salissure dit standard. Le bouton 27 de détermination du niveau de salissures peut également comprendre un témoin lumineux pour indiquer son état de fonctionnement et le niveau de salissure défini par l'utilisateur.The button 27 for determining the level of soiling makes it possible to modify the recommendation of a quantity of washing product by increasing or decreasing the recommended value compared with a so-called standard soiling level. The button 27 for determining the level of soiling may also comprise a light indicator to indicate its operating status and the level of soiling defined by the user.

Le niveau de salissure est réglé par des appuis successifs sur le bouton 27. Un premier appui permet de classer le linge comme étant peu sale. Un second appui permet de classer le linge comme étant sale. Et un troisième appui permet de classer le linge comme étant très sale. Un appui supplémentaire permet de retourner à la première classe du niveau de salissure, soit une charge de linge peu sale.The level of soiling is adjusted by successive presses on the button 27. A first support makes it possible to classify the laundry as being slightly dirty. A second support classifies the laundry as dirty. And a third support makes it possible to classify the linen as being very dirty. Additional support returns to the first class of soiling level, a load of lightly soiled laundry.

Un moyen de visualisation 38 du niveau de salissure est également prévu sur le module de recommandation 26. Ce moyen de visualisation 38 comprend au moins une diode pour chaque niveau de salissure du linge. Les sources lumineuses réalisées par des diodes pour le moyen de visualisation 38 du niveau de salissure sont implantées sur la carte électronique 32 du module de recommandation 26.A display means 38 for the level of soiling is also provided on the recommendation module 26. This display means 38 comprises at least one diode for each level of soiling of the laundry. The light sources made by diodes for the means of visualization 38 of the level of soiling are located on the electronic board 32 of the recommendation module 26.

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 de visualisation 22 est constitué d'une pluralité de sources lumineuses 17.In a first embodiment of the invention, said at least one visualization means 22 consists of a plurality of light sources 17.

Lesdites sources lumineuses permettent d'indiquer au moins deux niveaux de recommandation de la quantité de produit de lavage à introduire dans un compartiment 23 de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.Said light sources can indicate at least two levels of recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14 for detergents.

Ledit au moins un moyen de visualisation 22 comprend une pluralité de sources lumineuses 17 pour obtenir un nombre de niveaux importants afin de recommander une quantité de produits de lavage précise.Said at least one visualization means 22 comprises a plurality of light sources 17 to obtain a number of important levels in order to recommend a precise quantity of washing products.

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

Les sources lumineuses dudit au moins un moyen de visualisation 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 17 de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage peuvent être des diodes électroluminescentes 30.The light sources of said at least one display means 22 may be of different colors to achieve a color gradient according to the recommended level of amount of detergent. The light sources 17 of the box 14 for detergents may be light-emitting diodes 30.

Avantageusement, l'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, the luminous 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 l'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 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 the luminous indication 17 being visible when opening said cover 4.

L'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.A luminous 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 de visualisation 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 visualization means 22.

Dans un mode de réalisation de l'invention, un premier moyen de visualisation 22 comprend une rangée de diodes électroluminescentes 30 alignées horizontalement pour indiquer le niveau de produit de lavage en poudre à introduire dans un premier compartiment 23. Un second moyen de visualisation 22 comprend une rangée de diodes électroluminescentes 30 alignées verticalement pour indiquer le niveau de produit de lavage liquide à introduire dans un second compartiment 23.In one embodiment of the invention, a first display means 22 comprises a row of light-emitting diodes 30 horizontally aligned to indicate the level of detergent powder to be introduced into a first compartment 23. A second display means 22 comprises a row of light-emitting diodes 30 vertically aligned to indicate the level of liquid washing product to be introduced into a second compartment 23.

Dans un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le module de recommandation 26 peut prendre trois états de fonctionnement.In one embodiment of the invention, the recommendation module 26 can assume three operating states.

Le premier état de fonctionnement du module de recommandation 26 est un état inactif lors de la fermeture du couvercle 4 de carrosserie 2 d'une machine à laver le linge 1. Ledit module de recommandation 26 est sans alimentation électrique.The first state of operation of the recommendation module 26 is an inactive state when closing the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1. Said recommendation module 26 is without power supply.

Le second état de fonctionnement dudit module de recommandation 26 est un état actif lors de l'ouverture du couvercle 4 de carrosserie 2 d'une machine à laver le linge 1. Ledit module de recommandation 26 est sous alimentation électrique.The second operating state of said recommendation module 26 is an active state when the cover 4 of the body 2 of a washing machine 1 is opened. Said recommendation module 26 is under electrical power supply.

Le troisième état de fonctionnement dudit module de recommandation 26 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 module de recommandation 26 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 27 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 state of operation of said recommendation module 26 is an active state when opening the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1 and resting beyond a period of non-use of the machine 1. Said recommendation module 26 comes out of this third operating state either from the displacement of the cover 4 of the bodywork 2, or by pressing the button 27 for determining the level of soiling of the laundry, or by detecting the introducing laundry into the drum 6 of the machine 1.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, le module de recommandation 26 peut être activé ou désactivé par l'utilisateur, par exemple en appuyant sur un bouton marche/arrêt permettant l'alimentation électrique des éléments constituant ledit module de recommandation 26.In another embodiment of the invention, the recommendation module 26 can be activated or deactivated by the user, for example by pressing an on / off button allowing the power supply of the elements constituting said recommendation module 26.

Le boîtier étanche 31 du module de recommandation 26 comprend des parois transparentes 45 en vis-à-vis des diodes de la carte électronique 32 pour permettre le passage des indications lumineuses vers l'extérieur de la boîte 14 pour des produits de lavage.The sealed housing 31 of the recommendation module 26 comprises transparent walls 45 vis-à-vis the diodes of the electronic card 32 to allow the passage of light indications to the outside of the box 14 for detergents.

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 in relation to the bodywork 2 and to deduce the state of operation of said at least one luminous means 22.

Le réglage du niveau de dureté de l'eau peut être réalisé par un appui long sur le bouton 27 de détermination du niveau de salissures du linge.Adjusting the water hardness level can be achieved by a long press on the button 27 for determining the level of soiling of the laundry.

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.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown, but encompasses, on the contrary, any variant within the scope of the art.

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Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus (1) comprenant une carrosserie (2) enfermant une cuve de lavage (5), ladite cuve de lavage (5) logeant un tambour rotatif (6), ladite machine (1) comprenant des moyens de commande (25) placés dans un bandeau de commande (13), ladite machine (1) comprenant une ouverture d'accès (3) réalisée dans une portion supérieure de la carrosserie (2) obturée par un couvercle (4), caractérisé en ce que ladite machine (1) comprend un module de recommandation (26) de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage indépendant des moyens de commande (25) de ladite machine (1).A top-loading laundry washing machine (1) comprising a body (2) enclosing a washing tub (5), said washing tub (5) housing a rotary drum (6), said machine (1) comprising control means (25) placed in a control panel (13), said machine (1) comprising an access opening (3) made in an upper portion of the body (2) closed by a cover (4) characterized in that said machine (1) comprises a recommendation module (26) for the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box (14) for detergents independent of the control means (25). of said machine (1). Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le module de recommandation (26) comprend au moins un moyen de visualisation (22) de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage à introduire dans une boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage.Laundry washing machine with top loading laundry according to claim 1, characterized in that the recommendation module (26) comprises at least one means for visualizing (22) the quantity of at least one washing product at put in a box (14) for washing products. Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que le module de recommandation (26) comprend une alimentation en énergie électrique (29) indépendante de l'alimentation en énergie électrique des moyens de commande (25) de la machine (1).Top-loading laundry washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the recommendation module (26) comprises an electric power supply (29) independent of the electrical power supply of the power supply means. control (25) of the machine (1). Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que le module de recommandation (26) comprend une batterie (30) d'alimentation en énergie électrique basse tension.A laundry washing machine with top loading laundry according to claim 3, characterized in that the recommendation module (26) comprises a battery (30) for supplying low voltage electrical energy. Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que le module de recommandation (26) est placé dans la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage.A top-loading laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the recommendation module (26) is placed in the box (14) for washing products. Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que le module de recommandation (26) est monté sur la face interne d'un élément d'habillage de la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage.Top-loading laundry washing machine according to Claim 5, characterized in that the recommendation module (26) is mounted on the inner side of a box covering element (14) for products. washing. Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon la revendication 5 ou 6, caractérisée en ce que la boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage est intégrée dans le couvercle (4) de carrosserie (2) de ladite machine (1), ledit au moins un moyen de visualisation (22) du module de recommandation (26) étant visible lors de l'ouverture du couvercle (4) de ladite machine (1).Laundry washing machine with top loading laundry according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the box (14) for detergents is integrated in the cover (4) of the bodywork (2) of said machine ( 1), said at least one display means (22) of the recommendation module (26) being visible when the cover (4) of said machine (1) is opened. Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisée en ce que le module de recommandation (26) comprend au moins un moyen de sélection (36) de la dureté de l'eau du réseau alimentant ladite machine (1), et au moins un moyen de sélection (37) du degré de salissure du linge contenu dans le tambour (6).Laundry washing machine with top loading laundry according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the recommendation module (26) comprises at least one selection means (36) for the hardness of the laundry. network water supplying said machine (1), and at least one selection means (37) of the degree of soiling of the laundry contained in the drum (6). Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisée en ce que le module de recommandation (26) comprend au moins un moyen de sélection ou de détermination de la quantité de linge introduite dans le tambour (6).Laundry washing machine with top loading laundry according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the recommendation module (26) comprises at least one means for selecting or determining the amount of laundry introduced. in the drum (6). Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon la revendication 9, caractérisée en ce que ledit au moins un moyen de détermination de la quantité de linge est un capteur infrarouge (39), ledit capteur infrarouge (39) émettant un faisceau infrarouge, le module de recommandation (26) comprenant un moyen de contrôle (28) comptant le temps de passage des pièces de linge introduites dans le tambour (6) pendant la coupure du faisceau infrarouge émis par ledit capteur infrarouge (6).A laundry washing machine with top loading laundry according to claim 9, characterized in that said at least one means for determining the amount of laundry is an infrared sensor (39), said infrared sensor (39) emitting a beam infrared, the recommendation module (26) comprising a control means (28) counting the passage time of the laundry pieces introduced into the drum (6) during the cutting of the infrared beam emitted by said infrared sensor (6). Machine à laver le linge à chargement du linge par le dessus selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisée en ce que le module de recommandation (26) comprend un boîtier étanche (31).A top-loading laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the recommendation module (26) comprises a sealed housing (31). Module de recommandation (26) de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage comprenant : - un boîtier étanche (31) ; - une alimentation en énergie électrique (29) basse tension ; - au moins un moyen de visualisation (22) de la quantité d'au moins un produit de lavage ; - au moins un moyen de sélection ou de détermination de la quantité de linge ; - au moins un moyen de sélection (37) du degré de salissure du linge ; et - au moins un moyen de sélection (36) de la dureté de l'eau ; destiné à être assemblé sur une boîte (14) pour des produits de lavage d'une machine à laver le linge (1) à chargement du linge par le dessus.Recommendation module (26) for the amount of at least one wash product comprising: - a sealed housing (31); - a low voltage power supply (29); at least one display means (22) for the quantity of at least one washing product; at least one means for selecting or determining the quantity of laundry; at least one means for selecting (37) the degree of soiling of the laundry; and at least one selection means (36) for the hardness of the water; intended to be assembled on a box (14) for washing products of a washing machine (1) to load laundry from above.
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