EP2098627B1 - Frontloading laundry treatment machine and door for a laundry treatment machine - Google Patents

Frontloading laundry treatment machine and door for a laundry treatment machine Download PDF

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EP2098627B1
EP2098627B1 EP09002721A EP09002721A EP2098627B1 EP 2098627 B1 EP2098627 B1 EP 2098627B1 EP 09002721 A EP09002721 A EP 09002721A EP 09002721 A EP09002721 A EP 09002721A EP 2098627 B1 EP2098627 B1 EP 2098627B1
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Christian Bronold
Holger Hoppe
Rainer Dr. Lenzen
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
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    • 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 invention relates to a front loadable laundry treatment machine such as drum washing machine or dryer, with a rotatably mounted drum, and with a feed opening in the front wall of the machine housing, on which a hinged door as a ring is provided, in the interior of which a curved door interior to the glass is enclosed, and wherein to the outside of a cover ring is attached to the door glass enclosing the hinged ring, wherein the hinged ring is formed from a one-piece plastic molding with a ring, are formed on the inside receptacles for the door glass.
  • a front loadable laundry treating machine in which the door includes a hinged ring with a bezel latched thereto.
  • the door glass is in this case held on flange portions of the hinged ring, which are covered by the cover ring in such a way that the door glass is held in the flange area.
  • the complete hold of the door glass takes place due to the latching, so that during assembly, the glass must be placed accurately positioned on the flange.
  • Laundry treatment machines are known with similarly constructed doors. In all known doors, the cover ring on the front side forms a visible surface, which must be handled carefully during installation to avoid visible damage.
  • the invention thus raises the problem of further developing a hinged ring for a front-loading laundry treating machine, which, on the one hand, overcomes the disadvantages described above, on the other hand offering the hinged ring facilitating assembly advantages.
  • the advantages achieved by the invention can be seen in particular that due to the production of the hinged ring made of plastic, the material development costs can be substantially reduced, since the hinged ring is formed from a plastic molding.
  • the plastic-made hinged ring has in its crown a honeycomb structure of webs. This acts like a truss, so that the ring turns out to be extremely stable in its outer area, whereby due to the cavities between the webs little plastic material is required.
  • this ring of plastic on its inside recordings for the door glass so that here the attachment of the door glass on the inside of the ring is considerably simplified.
  • an assembly advantage by the completion in a simple manner by the fact that on the honeycomb-shaped rim outside a cover ring can be clipped, so that the door or the ring can be assembled with the door glass without tools.
  • the inside receptacles are formed as recesses in an annular groove on hinged ring, engage in the attached state of the door glass webs, which engage behind the leg portions of the annular grooves due to a rotational movement, in particular by a fraction of a revolution of the door glass.
  • the webs are flange on encircling edge of the door glass molded.
  • pockets are formed in the region of the ring formed as a honeycomb structure, in which locking elements are arranged for the cover ring.
  • the individual locking element is designed as an angle profile.
  • the cover ring has an essentially L-shape with latching webs arranged in parallel on its rear side, wherein in the latched state the one latching web with an integrally formed nose engages around the angle section, and the other latching web engages behind the angle section. Due to this arrangement it is achieved that a firm connection of the cover ring is made possible on the hinged ring, wherein the compound produced prevents self-loosening, because a stable engagement behind the other locking web is achieved by the angle profile. For better positioning further hook elements for centered application of the cover ring are formed on the back of the cover.
  • a circumferential groove is formed on the edge of the back of the cover, which cooperates with a correspondingly formed circumferential groove on the edge of the hinged ring.
  • a circumferential positive connection between the cover ring and the hinged ring is produced.
  • a decorative ring attachable or klips- or latched which is adapted to the cover ring in the shape such that facing the drum interior of at least almost a horizontal orientation in a conical orientation in upper range passes.
  • This shaping expands in particular the viewing area through the door glass in an advantageous manner.
  • the directional information refers to the operational installation position of the laundry treatment machine.
  • FIG. 1 shows in perspective a front loadable laundry treatment machine 1, here a drum washing machine, with a rotatably mounted in a tub Drum, which is not shown here.
  • the laundry treatment machine 1 comprises a charging opening 2 in the front wall 3 of the machine housing, to which a ring 5 hinged as a door 4 is provided.
  • a curved to the inside of the drum door glass 6 is bordered, from the outside, to see better in the FIG. 4 and 5 , a cover 7 on the door glass 6 enclosing hinged ring 5 is attached.
  • the ring 5 as in particular in the FIG. 3 and 4 shown, and here from its rear side, is formed from an integrally molded plastic molded part, wherein the ring 5 has a collar 8, which has a honeycomb structure made of webs.
  • This honeycomb structure gives the ring 5 a high stability, wherein no plastic material is present in the cavities between the webs, so that the ring as a whole requires little plastic material.
  • a cover ring 7 can be clipped, wherein on the cover 7 additionally a decorative ring 10 can be attached.
  • the attachment of the door glass 6 on the inside of the ring 8 with its honeycomb structure is carried out such that the door glass 6 engage with its projections 11 in the inside shots 9 of the ring 8, as in the exploded view of the not yet assembled door glass 6 of FIG. 2 can be seen.
  • this can be brought by rotation by a fraction, for example 1/3 to 1/8, one revolution in the locked position, as shown in the FIG. 3 is shown.
  • the projections 11 of the door glass 6 engage behind undercuts 12 on the rim 8.
  • the inside receptacles 9 are formed as recesses 13 in an annular groove 14 on hinged ring 5.
  • the projections 11 engage, so that the leg regions of the annular groove 14 are engaged as a result of a rotational movement of the door glass 6.
  • the door glass 6 can be easily and easily brought into connection without the use of tools with the hinged ring 5, wherein the bayonet-type locking mechanism also provides a uniform or sealing engagement of the door glass ring on the hinged ring 5.
  • 8 pockets 15 are formed in the area formed as a honeycomb structure in which locking elements 16 are formed for the cover 7.
  • the individual locking element 16 is formed as an angle profile, as for example in the FIG. 5 clearly visible in the sectional view.
  • the cover ring 7 in this case has in cross-section substantially an L-shape, with its rear side parallel locking webs 17.1 and 17.2, wherein in the locked state of a locking web 17.1 with a molded nose 18, the angle section 19 surrounds and the other detent web 17.2 the angle profile 19 takes hold.
  • Both locking elements 16 and angle sections 19 are on the circumference on the one hand on the ring 5, to better recognize in the FIG. 2 and 3 , as well as formed on the back of the cover ring 7.
  • the hinge 5a With the aid of the hinge 5a, the ring 5 or the complete door 4 with door glass 6 on the front wall of the machine housing 3 (FIG. Fig. 1 ) hinged.
  • the trim ring 10 also placed or clipped.
  • the trim ring 10 is in this case in particular in the FIG. 4 and 5 shown in detail, wherein in the shape of the cover ring 7 and the trim ring 10 facing the drum inner region of at least almost a horizontal orientation in the lower region 10a merges into a conical orientation in the upper region 10b. This is indicated for example in the FIG. 4 or in the FIG.

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The machine has a hinged ring (5) provided as a door at a loading opening, and a door glass (6) curved to a drum interior and enclosed in an inner area of the ring. A covering ring is attached to an outer side on the hinged ring such that the hinged ring is formed from a one-piece plastic molding part with a collar (8). The hinged ring has inside retainers (9) for the door glass at an inner side, where retainers are formed as recesses and at the collar. The retainers and a door glass edge form a bayonet-like closure such that the covering ring is clipped at an outer side on the collar.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine wie Trommelwaschmaschine oder Trockner, mit einer drehbar gelagerten Trommel, sowie mit einer Beschickungsöffnung in der Frontwand des Maschinengehäuses, an der ein als Tür anscharnierter Ring vorgesehen ist, in dessen Innenbereich ein zum Trommelinneren gewölbtes Türglas eingefasst ist, und wobei zur Außenseite ein Abdeckring auf den das Türglas einfassenden anscharnierten Ring angesetzt ist, wobei der anscharnierte Ring aus einem einstückigen Kunststoffformteil geformt ist mit einem Kranz, an den innenseitig Aufnahmen für das Türglas angeformt sind.The invention relates to a front loadable laundry treatment machine such as drum washing machine or dryer, with a rotatably mounted drum, and with a feed opening in the front wall of the machine housing, on which a hinged door as a ring is provided, in the interior of which a curved door interior to the glass is enclosed, and wherein to the outside of a cover ring is attached to the door glass enclosing the hinged ring, wherein the hinged ring is formed from a one-piece plastic molding with a ring, are formed on the inside receptacles for the door glass.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschinen mit anscharnierten Ringen für Türen bekannt, die aus Druckguss hergestellt sind. Der Druckgussring weist dabei an seiner Rückseite einen Aufnahmekranz auf, in den der Rand des nach innen gewölbten Türglases eingesetzt werden kann, wobei dann zur Festlegung des Türglases auf dem Türglasring ein Überwurfring gesetzt wird, der dann mit dem Druckgussring verschraubt wird, so dass eine feste und gleichmäßige Einbindung des Türglases an dem anscharnierten Ring gegeben ist. Zur Außenseite hin wird auf den Druckgussring ein Abdeckring gesetzt, der entsprechend mit Farbe versehen bzw. aus Chrom gefertigt sein kann, so dass er dem anscharnierten Ring ein optisch gefälliges Bild bietet. Bei diesen aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten anscharnierten Ringen, die hier aus Druckguss hergestellt sind, ergibt sich zunächst vornehmlich folgendes Problem, dass aufgrund der Druckgussfertigung diese in ihrer Ausfertigung ein hohes Gewicht aufweisen, was insbesondere dem Gesamtgewicht der Maschine zuzuschlagen ist. Zudem sind die Herstellungskosten für einen derartigen Druckgussring noch, wobei auch die Einbindung bzw. die Montagekosten sich aufwendig darstellen, zumal ein zusätzlicher Überwurfring nach Einsetzen des Türglases zu montieren ist.From the prior art front loadable laundry treatment machines with hinged rings for doors are known, which are made of die-cast. The die-casting ring has on its back on a receiving ring into which the edge of the inwardly curved door glass can be used, then fixing a door glass on the door glass ring a coupling ring is set, which is then bolted to the die-cast, so that a solid and even inclusion of the door glass is given to the hinged ring. To the outside, a cover ring is placed on the die-cast ring, which can be provided accordingly with color or made of chrome, so that it offers the hinged ring a visually pleasing image. In these known from the prior art hinged rings, which are made here from diecasting, there is initially primarily the following problem that due to the die-casting these have in their execution a high weight, which is particularly striking the overall weight of the machine. In addition, the cost of such a die-cast ring are still, with the involvement or installation costs are complex, especially since an additional coupling ring is to be mounted after the onset of the door glass.

Aus der DE 83 04 273 U1 ist eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine bekannt, bei der die Tür einen anscharnierten Ring mit einem daran verrasteten Abdeckring umfasst. Das Türglas ist hierbei an Flanschbereichen des anscharnierten Ringes gehalten, die vom Abdeckring derart abgedeckt werden, dass das Türglas im Flanschbereich gehalten wird. Hierbei erfolgt der komplette Halt des Türglases aufgrund der Verrastung, so dass während der Montage das Glas positionsgenau auf den Flansch aufgelegt werden muss.From the DE 83 04 273 U1 For example, a front loadable laundry treating machine is known in which the door includes a hinged ring with a bezel latched thereto. The door glass is in this case held on flange portions of the hinged ring, which are covered by the cover ring in such a way that the door glass is held in the flange area. In this case, the complete hold of the door glass takes place due to the latching, so that during assembly, the glass must be placed accurately positioned on the flange.

Aus den Dokumenten DE 36 03 211 A1 , EP 0 293 984 A , DE 10 2005 023 445 A1 und DE 101 44 767 C1 sind Wäschebehandlungsmaschinen mit ähnlich aufgebauten Türen bekannt. Bei alle bekannten Türen bildet der Abdeckring frontseitig eine sichtbare Fläche, die während der Montage zur Vermeidung von sichtbaren Beschädigungen vorsichtig gehandhabt werden muss.From the documents DE 36 03 211 A1 . EP 0 293 984 A . DE 10 2005 023 445 A1 and DE 101 44 767 C1 Laundry treatment machines are known with similarly constructed doors. In all known doors, the cover ring on the front side forms a visible surface, which must be handled carefully during installation to avoid visible damage.

Aus der WO 2005/118995 A1 ist es allgemein bekannt, tragende Komponenten einer Waschmaschinentür aus Kunststoff herzustellen, wobei die Komponenten mit einer Gitterstruktur versehen sind.From the WO 2005/118995 A1 It is generally known to produce supporting components of a washing machine door made of plastic, wherein the components are provided with a lattice structure.

Der Erfindung stellt sich somit das Problem einen anscharnierten Ring für eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine derart weiter zu bilden, der einerseits die geschilderten Nachteile überwindet, wobei andererseits der anscharnierte Ring erleichternde Montagevorteile bietet.The invention thus raises the problem of further developing a hinged ring for a front-loading laundry treating machine, which, on the one hand, overcomes the disadvantages described above, on the other hand offering the hinged ring facilitating assembly advantages.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch eine Wäschebehandlungsmaschine mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 und durch eine Tür mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 11 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen 2 bis 10.According to the invention this problem is solved by a laundry treatment machine having the features of claim 1 and by a door having the features of claim 11. Advantageous developments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims 2 to 10.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichten Vorteile sind insbesondere darin zu sehen, dass aufgrund der Fertigung des anscharnierten Ringes aus Kunststoff zunächst einmal die Materialentstehungskosten wesentlich gesenkt werden können, da der anscharnierte Ring aus einem Kunststoffformteil gebildet wird. Um auch dem Kunststoffformteil hier die hinreichende Stabilität zu verleihen, wird nach der Erfindung vorgesehen, dass der aus Kunststoff gefertigte anscharnierte Ring in seinem Kranz eine Wabenstruktur aus Stegen aufweist. Diese wirkt wie ein Fachwerk, so dass der Ring in seinem Außenbereich äußerst stabil ausfällt, wobei aufgrund der Hohlräume zwischen den Stegen wenig Kunststoffmaterial erforderlich ist. Zur Verbesserung der Montage weist dieser Ring aus Kunststoff an seiner Innenseite Aufnahmen für das Türglas auf, so dass hier das Anbringen des Türglases an der Innenseite des Ringes erheblich vereinfacht wird. Auch ergibt sich ein Montagevorteil durch die Komplettierung auf einfache Weise dadurch, dass auf den wabenförmigen Kranz außenseitig ein Abdeckring aufgeklipst werden kann, so dass die Tür bzw. der Ring mit dem Türglas werkzeuglos zusammengesetzt werden kann.The advantages achieved by the invention can be seen in particular that due to the production of the hinged ring made of plastic, the material development costs can be substantially reduced, since the hinged ring is formed from a plastic molding. In order to give the plastic molding here the sufficient stability, it is provided according to the invention that the plastic-made hinged ring has in its crown a honeycomb structure of webs. This acts like a truss, so that the ring turns out to be extremely stable in its outer area, whereby due to the cavities between the webs little plastic material is required. To improve the assembly, this ring of plastic on its inside recordings for the door glass, so that here the attachment of the door glass on the inside of the ring is considerably simplified. Also, an assembly advantage by the completion in a simple manner by the fact that on the honeycomb-shaped rim outside a cover ring can be clipped, so that the door or the ring can be assembled with the door glass without tools.

Dabei wird in vorteilhafter Weise vorgesehen, dass zur Anbringung des Türglases in der Innenseite des Ringes innenseitige Aufnahmen sowie der Türglasrand einen bajonettartigen Verschluss bilden. Es versteht sich nun von selbst, dass auf einfache Weise das Türglas mit seinem Rand an die Innenseite des Ringes angesetzt wird, wobei durch einfache Verschwenkung bzw. Verdrehung um eine Teilumdrehung des Türglases der Formschluss, also hier die feste Verbindung, hergestellt wird.It is advantageously provided that for mounting the door glass in the inside of the ring inside shots and the door glass edge form a bayonet-like closure. It goes without saying that in a simple way the door glass is attached with its edge to the inside of the ring, being produced by simple pivoting or rotation about a partial rotation of the door glass of the positive connection, so here the solid compound.

Hierbei sind die innenseitigen Aufnahmen als Aussparungen in einer Ringnut am anscharnierten Ring ausgebildet, in die im angesetzten Zustand des Türglases Stege greifen, die infolge einer Drehbewegung, insbesondere um einen Bruchteil einer Umdrehung, des Türglases die Schenkelbereiche der Ringnuten hintergreifen. Die Stege sind flanschartig am umlaufenden Rand des Türglases angeformt. Um insbesondere auch ein leichtes werkzeugloses Ansetzen des Abdeckringes zu ermöglichen, sind im Bereich des als Wabenstruktur ausgebildeten Kranzes Taschen eingeformt, in denen Rastelemente für den Abdeckring angeordnet sind. Dabei ist das einzelne Rastelement als Winkelprofil ausgebildet. Der Abdeckring weist hierbei im Wesentlichen eine L-Form mit an seiner Rückseite parallel angeordneten Raststegen auf, wobei im verrasteten Zustand der eine Raststeg mit einer angeformten Nase das Winkelprofil umgreift, und der andere Raststeg das Winkelprofil hintergreift. Aufgrund dieser Anordnung wird erreicht, dass eine feste Anbindung des Abdeckringes an dem anscharnierten Ring ermöglicht wird, wobei die hergestellte Verbindung ein sich selbst Lösen verhindert, weil ein stabiles Hintergreifen des anderen Raststeges durch das Winkelprofil erreicht wird. Zur besseren Positionierung sind an der Rückseite des Abdeckringes weitere Hakenelemente zum zentrierten Ansetzen des Abdeckringes angeformt.Here, the inside receptacles are formed as recesses in an annular groove on hinged ring, engage in the attached state of the door glass webs, which engage behind the leg portions of the annular grooves due to a rotational movement, in particular by a fraction of a revolution of the door glass. The webs are flange on encircling edge of the door glass molded. In order to allow in particular a slight tool-free application of the cover, pockets are formed in the region of the ring formed as a honeycomb structure, in which locking elements are arranged for the cover ring. The individual locking element is designed as an angle profile. In this case, the cover ring has an essentially L-shape with latching webs arranged in parallel on its rear side, wherein in the latched state the one latching web with an integrally formed nose engages around the angle section, and the other latching web engages behind the angle section. Due to this arrangement it is achieved that a firm connection of the cover ring is made possible on the hinged ring, wherein the compound produced prevents self-loosening, because a stable engagement behind the other locking web is achieved by the angle profile. For better positioning further hook elements for centered application of the cover ring are formed on the back of the cover.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist am Rand der Rückseite des Abdeckringes eine umlaufende Nut angeformt, die mit einer entsprechend ausgebildeten umlaufenden Nut am Rand des anscharnierten Ringes zusammenwirkt. Dadurch wird insbesondere im Randbereich ein umlaufender Formschluss zwischen Abdeckring und anscharniertem Ring hergestellt. In vorteilhafter Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist zusätzlich noch auf den Abdeckring beispielsweise ein Zierring ansetzbar bzw. klips- oder rastbar, wobei dieser in der Formgebung dem Abdeckring derart angepasst ist, dass zum zur Trommel weisenden Innenbereich von zumindest nahezu einer waagerechten Ausrichtung in eine konische Ausrichtung im oberen Bereich übergeht. Diese Formgebung weitet insbesondere den Einblickbereich durch das Türglas in vorteilhafter Weise auf. Die Richtungsangaben beziehen sich auf die betriebsgemäße Aufstellposition der Wäschebehandlungsmaschine.In a further development of the invention, a circumferential groove is formed on the edge of the back of the cover, which cooperates with a correspondingly formed circumferential groove on the edge of the hinged ring. As a result, in particular in the edge region, a circumferential positive connection between the cover ring and the hinged ring is produced. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, in addition to the cover, for example, a decorative ring attachable or klips- or latched, which is adapted to the cover ring in the shape such that facing the drum interior of at least almost a horizontal orientation in a conical orientation in upper range passes. This shaping expands in particular the viewing area through the door glass in an advantageous manner. The directional information refers to the operational installation position of the laundry treatment machine.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird anhand der nachstehenden Figuren 1 bis 5 näher erläutert; dabei zeigt:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung einer frontbeschickbaren Wäschebehand- lungsmaschine mit geöffneter Tür;
Figur 2
eine explosionsartige Darstellung der Tür von der Innenseite her gesehen;
Figur 3
eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung der Tür mit eingefasstem Türglas am Ring;
Figur 4
eine weitere explosionsartige Darstellung der Tür mit Abdeckring und Zierring und
Figur 5
eine explosionsartige Darstellung der Tür in geschnittener Darstellung.
An embodiment of the invention will become apparent from the following FIGS. 1 to 5 explained in more detail; showing:
FIG. 1
a perspective view of a front loadable laundry treatment machine with open door;
FIG. 2
an exploded view of the door seen from the inside;
FIG. 3
another perspective view of the door with enclosed door glass on the ring;
FIG. 4
another exploded view of the door with cover ring and trim ring and
FIG. 5
an exploded view of the door in a cutaway view.

Die Figur 1 zeigt in der Perspektive eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine 1, hier eine Trommelwaschmaschine, mit einer in einem Laugenbehälter drehbar gelagerten Trommel, die hier nicht näher dargestellt ist. Die Wäschebehandlungsmaschine 1 umfasst hierbei eine Beschickungsöffnung 2 in der Frontwand 3 des Maschinengehäuses, an der ein als Tür 4 anscharnierter Ring 5 vorgesehen ist. Im Innenbereich des Ringes 5 ist ein zum Trommelinneren gewölbtes Türglas 6 eingefasst, wobei von der Außenseite, besser zu sehen in der Figur 4 und 5, ein Abdeckring 7 auf den das Türglas 6 einfassenden anscharnierten Ring 5 angesetzt ist.The FIG. 1 shows in perspective a front loadable laundry treatment machine 1, here a drum washing machine, with a rotatably mounted in a tub Drum, which is not shown here. In this case, the laundry treatment machine 1 comprises a charging opening 2 in the front wall 3 of the machine housing, to which a ring 5 hinged as a door 4 is provided. In the interior of the ring 5, a curved to the inside of the drum door glass 6 is bordered, from the outside, to see better in the FIG. 4 and 5 , a cover 7 on the door glass 6 enclosing hinged ring 5 is attached.

Der Ring 5, wie insbesondere in der Figur 3 und 4 dargestellt, und hier von seiner Rückseite her, ist aus einem einstückig geformten Kunststoffformteil gebildet, wobei der Ring 5 einen Kranz 8 aufweist, der eine Wabenstruktur aus Stegen aufweist. Diese Wabenstruktur verleiht dem Ring 5 eine hohe Stabilität, wobei in den Hohlräumen zwischen den Stegen kein Kunststoffmaterial vorhanden ist, so dass der Ring insgesamt wenig Kunststoffmaterial benötigt. Weiter weist der Ring 5 an seiner Innenseite Aufnahmen 9 für das Türglas 6 auf. Wie insbesondere aus der Figur 4 und 5 zu erkennen ist, ist auf den wabenförmigen Kranz 8 außenseitig ein Abdeckring 7 aufklipsbar, wobei auf den Abdeckring 7 zusätzlich noch ein Zierring 10 angesetzt werden kann. Das Ansetzen des Türglases 6 an der Innenseite des Kranzes 8 mit seiner Wabenstruktur erfolgt dabei derart, dass das Türglas 6 mit seinen Vorsprüngen 11 in die innenseitigen Aufnahmen 9 des Kranzes 8 eingreifen, so wie dies in der explosionsartigen Darstellung des noch nicht montierten Türglases 6 der Figur 2 zu erkennen ist. Nach Einsetzen des Türglases 6 ist dieses durch eine Drehung um einen Bruchteil, beispielsweise 1/3 bis 1/8, einer Umdrehung in die verriegelte Stellung bringbar, wie dies in der Figur 3 dargestellt ist. Dabei hintergreifen die Vorsprünge 11 des Türglases 6 Hinterschneidungen 12 an dem Kranz 8. Dabei sind die innenseitigen Aufnahmen 9 als Aussparungen 13 in einer Ringnut 14 am anscharnierten Ring 5 ausgebildet. Dabei greifen im angesetzten Zustand des Türglases 6 die Vorsprünge 11 ein, so dass infolge einer Drehbewegung des Türglases 6 die Schenkelbereiche der Ringnut 14 hintergriffen werden. Somit kann insbesondere das Türglas 6 leicht und einfach ohne Einsatz von Werkzeugen mit dem anscharnierten Ring 5 in Verbindung gebracht werden, wobei durch den bajonettartigen Verschlussmechanismus ebenfalls eine gleichmäßige bzw. dichtende Anlage des Türglasringes am anscharnierten Ring 5 gegeben ist.The ring 5, as in particular in the FIG. 3 and 4 shown, and here from its rear side, is formed from an integrally molded plastic molded part, wherein the ring 5 has a collar 8, which has a honeycomb structure made of webs. This honeycomb structure gives the ring 5 a high stability, wherein no plastic material is present in the cavities between the webs, so that the ring as a whole requires little plastic material. Next, the ring 5 on its inner side receptacles 9 for the door glass 6. As in particular from the FIG. 4 and 5 can be seen, on the honeycomb-shaped rim 8 on the outside a cover ring 7 can be clipped, wherein on the cover 7 additionally a decorative ring 10 can be attached. The attachment of the door glass 6 on the inside of the ring 8 with its honeycomb structure is carried out such that the door glass 6 engage with its projections 11 in the inside shots 9 of the ring 8, as in the exploded view of the not yet assembled door glass 6 of FIG. 2 can be seen. After insertion of the door glass 6 this can be brought by rotation by a fraction, for example 1/3 to 1/8, one revolution in the locked position, as shown in the FIG. 3 is shown. In this case, the projections 11 of the door glass 6 engage behind undercuts 12 on the rim 8. The inside receptacles 9 are formed as recesses 13 in an annular groove 14 on hinged ring 5. In this case, in the attached state of the door glass 6, the projections 11 engage, so that the leg regions of the annular groove 14 are engaged as a result of a rotational movement of the door glass 6. Thus, in particular, the door glass 6 can be easily and easily brought into connection without the use of tools with the hinged ring 5, wherein the bayonet-type locking mechanism also provides a uniform or sealing engagement of the door glass ring on the hinged ring 5.

Wie aus der Figur 3 und 4, aber auch aus der Figur 5 zu erkennen ist, sind im Bereich des als Wabenstruktur ausgebildeten Kranzes 8 Taschen 15 eingeformt, in denen Rastelemente 16 für den Abdeckring 7 angeformt sind. Dabei ist das einzelne Rastelement 16 als Winkelprofil ausgebildet, wie dies beispielsweise in der Figur 5 in der geschnittenen Ansicht deutlich zu erkennen ist. Der Abdeckring 7 weist hierbei im Querschnitt im Wesentlichen eine L-Form auf, mit an seiner Rückseite parallel angeordneten Raststegen 17.1 und 17.2, wobei im verrasteten Zustand der eine Raststeg 17.1 mit einer angeformten Nase 18 das Winkelprofil 19 umgreift und der andere Raststeg 17.2 das Winkelprofil 19 hintergreift. Sowohl Rastelemente 16 als auch Winkelprofile 19 sind über den Umfang einerseits am Ring 5, besser zu erkennen in der Figur 2 und 3, sowie an der Rückseite des Abdeckringes 7 angeformt. Mit Hilfe des Scharniers 5a wird der Ring 5 bzw. die komplette Tür 4 mit Türglas 6 an der Frontwand des Maschinengehäuses 3 (Fig. 1) anscharniert.Like from the FIG. 3 and 4 , but also from the FIG. 5 can be seen, 8 pockets 15 are formed in the area formed as a honeycomb structure in which locking elements 16 are formed for the cover 7. In this case, the individual locking element 16 is formed as an angle profile, as for example in the FIG. 5 clearly visible in the sectional view. The cover ring 7 in this case has in cross-section substantially an L-shape, with its rear side parallel locking webs 17.1 and 17.2, wherein in the locked state of a locking web 17.1 with a molded nose 18, the angle section 19 surrounds and the other detent web 17.2 the angle profile 19 takes hold. Both locking elements 16 and angle sections 19 are on the circumference on the one hand on the ring 5, to better recognize in the FIG. 2 and 3 , as well as formed on the back of the cover ring 7. With the aid of the hinge 5a, the ring 5 or the complete door 4 with door glass 6 on the front wall of the machine housing 3 (FIG. Fig. 1 ) hinged.

Aus der Figur 5 ist zu erkennen, dass am Rand der Rückseite des Abdeckringes 7 eine umlaufende Nut 20 angeformt ist, die mit einer entsprechend ausgebildeten umlaufenden Nut 21 am Rand des anscharnierten Ringes 5 zusammenwirkt. Es versteht sich nun von selbst, dass, wenn der Abdeckring 7 an dem Ring 5 angeklipst ist, die Nuten 20 und 21 in Form- und Wirkverbindung treten, so dass eine über den Umfang sich erstreckende Formschlussverbindung hergestellt wird.From the FIG. 5 It can be seen that at the edge of the back of the cover 7, a circumferential groove 20 is formed, which cooperates with a correspondingly formed circumferential groove 21 at the edge of the hinged ring 5. It goes without saying that, when the cover ring 7 is clipped on the ring 5, the grooves 20 and 21 come into positive and operative connection, so that over the circumference extending positive connection is made.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist auf dem Abdeckring 7, der Zierring 10 ebenfalls aufsetzbar bzw. klipsbar. Der Zierring 10 ist hierbei insbesondere in der Figur 4 und 5 näher dargestellt, wobei in der Formgebung des Abdeckringes 7 und des Zierringes 10 der zur Trommel weisende Innenbereich von zumindest nahezu einer waagerechten Ausrichtung im unteren Bereich 10a in eine konische Ausrichtung im oberen Bereich 10b übergeht. Dies ist angedeutet beispielsweise in der Figur 4 bzw. auch in der Figur 5, wo insbesondere in der Schnittdarstellung zu erkennen ist, dass im oberen Bereich 10b, 7b der Zierring 10 und auch der Abdeckring 7 einen stumpfen Winkel aufweisen, wohingegen im unteren Bereich 10a, 7a der Abdeckring 7 und der Zierring 10 einen zumindest nahezu rechten Winkel aufweisen, wobei sie im Profil eine L-Form einnehmen.In a further development of the invention is on the cover ring 7, the trim ring 10 also placed or clipped. The trim ring 10 is in this case in particular in the FIG. 4 and 5 shown in detail, wherein in the shape of the cover ring 7 and the trim ring 10 facing the drum inner region of at least almost a horizontal orientation in the lower region 10a merges into a conical orientation in the upper region 10b. This is indicated for example in the FIG. 4 or in the FIG. 5 , where in particular in the sectional view can be seen that in the upper region 10b, 7b of the trim ring 10 and the cover 7 have an obtuse angle, whereas in the lower region 10a, 7a of the cover ring 7 and the trim ring 10 have an at least almost right angle , taking an L-shape in the profile.

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  1. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1), such as a drum washing machine or a dryer, having a rotatably mounted drum and a feed opening (2) in the front wall (3) of the machine housing, on which front wall a ring (5) is hinge-mounted as a door (4), a door window (6) curved towards the interior of the drum being enclosed in the interior region of said ring, and a cover ring (7) being attached to the outer side of the hinge-mounted ring (5) enclosing the door window (6), the hinge-mounted ring (5) being formed from an integral plastics material moulded part with a collar (8), which has recesses (9) for the door window (6) integrally formed on the interior thereof,
    characterised in that,
    the interior recesses (9) and the door window edge form a bayonet-type locking means, it being possible to clip the cover ring (7) to the exterior of the collar (8).
  2. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the collar (8) is formed with a honeycomb construction.
  3. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the interior recesses (9) are formed as cavities (13) in an annular groove (14) on the hinge-mounted ring (5), projections (11) engaging in said annular groove when the door window (6) is in the attached state and engaging the leg regions of the annular groove (14) from behind as a result of a rotational movement of the door window (6).
  4. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to either claim 2 or claim 3,
    characterised in that,
    in the region of the collar (8) formed as a honeycomb construction, pockets (15) are formed, in which locking members (16) for the cover ring (7) are arranged.
  5. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claim 4,
    characterised in that
    the locking member (16) is formed as an angle profile (19).
  6. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterised in that
    the cover ring (7) has a substantially L-shaped cross-section with locking webs (17.1) and (17.2) arranged in parallel on the rear thereof, one of the locking webs (17.1), in the locked state thereof, encompassing the angle profile (19) with an integrally formed tab (18), and the other locking web (17.2) engaging the angle profile (19) from behind.
  7. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterised in that
    further hook members (20) for attaching the cover ring (7) in a centered manner are integrally formed on the rear of the cover ring (7).
  8. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claims 1 to 6,
    characterised in that
    a circumferential groove (21) is integrally formed on the edge of the rear of the cover ring (7) and cooperates with a correspondingly formed circumferential groove (22) on the edge of the hinge-mounted ring (5).
  9. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that,
    a decorative ring (10) can additionally be attached, clipped or locked onto the cover ring (7).
  10. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claim 9,
    characterised in that,
    in section, the cover ring (7) and the decorative ring (10) assume, with regard to the shape of the profile thereof, the form of an L and have an obtuse angle in the upper region (7b, 10b) and have an at least approximately 90° angle in the lower region (7a, 10a).
  11. Door (4) for a front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1), such as a drum washing machine or a dryer, having a ring (5) with a door window (6) curved towards the interior of the drum enclosed in the inner region thereof, and a cover ring (7) being attached to the outer side of the hinge-mounted ring (5) enclosing the door window (6), the ring (5) being formed from an integral plastics material moulded part with a collar (8), which has recesses (9) for the door window (6) integrally formed on the interior thereof,
    characterised in that
    the interior recesses (9) and the door window edge form a bayonet-type locking means, it being possible to clip the cover ring (7) to the exterior of the collar (8).
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