EP2224051B1 - Sicherheitsvorrichtung gegen Überschwemmung für ein Waschgerät und Montageverfahren dafür - Google Patents

Sicherheitsvorrichtung gegen Überschwemmung für ein Waschgerät und Montageverfahren dafür Download PDF

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EP2224051B1
EP2224051B1 EP10152271.2A EP10152271A EP2224051B1 EP 2224051 B1 EP2224051 B1 EP 2224051B1 EP 10152271 A EP10152271 A EP 10152271A EP 2224051 B1 EP2224051 B1 EP 2224051B1
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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 an anti-flooding safety device for a washing machine according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the present invention also relates to a method of assembly of an anti-flooding safety device for a washing machine.
  • washing machines known in the art include anti-flooding safety devices for continuously monitoring and checking the presence of any leaks in the washing machine, in particular during the wash liquid supply and drain steps.
  • the anti-flooding safety devices known in the art comprise a valve body in which a passage duct for a liquid is defined, said passage duct comprising:
  • the anti-flooding devices known in the art also comprise:
  • the shut-off device is associated with the intermediate section of the passage duct and the electric cable is arranged in an annular space obtained between said pipe for supplying the liquid to a washing machine and an outer pipe, in particular of the corrugated type.
  • the main function of said outer pipe is to protect the liquid supply pipe and, should said latter pipe fail, to collect the leaking liquid and supply it to the washing machine, where suitable means are provided for leak detection.
  • the anti-flooding devices known in the art suffer from several problems, mostly due to the positioning of the electric cable and to the connection thereof to the shut-off device.
  • the electric cable be connected to the shut-off device hermetically, so as to prevent any accidental electric contacts also in the event of a wash liquid leak, as well as to prevent any leaking liquid from flowing out of the device on the solenoid valve side.
  • the connection between the electric cable and the shut-off device must be optimal from a mechanical viewpoint as well.
  • Document EP 1 798 326 A1 relates to an anti-flooding safety device for an electrical household appliance comprises a connector body (2,40), connected to which are the first ends of a first and a second flexible pipes (20,30), at least one part of the first pipe (20) extending longitudinally inside the second pipe (30).
  • the two pipes (20,30) are of a corrugated type, and the device (1) comprises at least one safety solenoid valve (4), mounted on the connector body (2).
  • At least one end portion of the first pipe (20) is coupled to a first end portion (21a) of a tubular element (21,23), preferably made of elastic synthetic material.
  • the tubular element (21,23) has at least one axial stretch of surface structured so as to engage with an axial stretch of surface of the first pipe (20).
  • a second end portion (21b) of the tubular element (21) is engaged or fitted on a coupling part (2a) of the connector body (2,40).
  • German patent No. DE4304712 discloses an anti-flooding device like the one previously described, wherein the outlet section of the passage duct has a fixing ring that embraces the outlet section and is integral with a gasket adapted to be coupled to a sleeve mounted on one end of the corrugated outer pipe. Both the fixing ring and the gasket integral therewith have a hole that allows for inserting the electric cable, which must then be connected to the shut-off device.
  • the hydraulic seal of the whole device may be inadequate.
  • reference numeral 1 designates as a whole an anti-flooding safety device for a washing machine according to the present invention.
  • Device 1 comprises a valve body 2, preferably made of plastic material, which defines a passage duct (indicated as a whole in the annexed drawings by reference numeral 3 and a dashed-dotted line) through which the liquid is supplied to a washing machine (not shown in the drawings).
  • a valve body 2 preferably made of plastic material, which defines a passage duct (indicated as a whole in the annexed drawings by reference numeral 3 and a dashed-dotted line) through which the liquid is supplied to a washing machine (not shown in the drawings).
  • passage duct 3 of valve body 2 is so constructed as to comprise:
  • Said inlet section 3A is preferably fitted with a ring nut 5 for coupling device 1 to said liquid supply source, in particular a tap.
  • said inlet section 3A may also be fitted with a sealing gasket and/or a filter and/or a flow regulator.
  • Device 1 further comprises:
  • shut-off device 6 takes place in a manner known in the art, and allows to shut off said passage duct 3 should any liquid leak from a component of the washing machine.
  • valve body 2 comprises an orifice 9 for inserting electric cable 7 in order to connect a terminal 7A of said electric cable 7 to shut-off device 6.
  • said orifice 9 comprises:
  • valve body 2 provides a particularly advantageous connection between electric cable 7 and shut-off device 6.
  • electric cable 7 is protected by valve body 2, in particular that portion of electric cable 7 which is closer to terminal 7A; consequently, said terminal 7A can be connected hermetically to shut-off device 6 even in the presence of wash liquid leaks.
  • orifice 9 allows to obtain an anti-flooding device 1 which is easy to assemble and which does not require any costly or complex operations.
  • said orifice 9 can be obtained in a particularly advantageous manner while moulding valve body 2.
  • Anti-flooding device 1 also comprises a casing 10 that ensures mechanical protection of shut-off device 6; at the same time, said casing 10 provides a covering for shut-off device 6 which is also aesthetically compatible with the washing machine connected to anti-flooding device 1.
  • the inner portion of said casing 10 contains an insulating material 11, in particular epoxy resin, suitable for providing additional insulation of terminal 7A of said electric cable 7 and of the connection thereof with shut-off device 6.
  • Anti-flooding device 1 further comprises a cover 12 adapted to be coupled to casing 10 for the purpose of enclosing valve body 2.
  • the coupling between casing 10 and cover 12, as well as the coupling between the outer pipe and casing 10 and/or cover 12, is preferably ensured by suitable snap-type coupling means.
  • Device 1 also comprises a sealing ring 13 arranged on the outer surface of outlet section 3B in order to couple the latter to corrugated outer pipe 8 and ensure an optimal hydraulic seal even if a leakage of wash liquid occurs.
  • Device 1 additionally comprises a metal bushing 14 which allows liquid supply pipe 4 to be secured to the outlet section 3B of passage duct 3. It is however clear that device 1 may alternatively comprise equivalent means for securing pipe 4 to said outlet section 3B.
  • valve body 2 of anti-flooding device 1 allows to obtain a particularly advantageous connection between electric cable 7 and shut-off device 6.
  • the advantages of the invention are also apparent in regard to a method of assembly of an anti-flooding device 1 for a washing machine according to the present invention.
  • said method comprises the following steps:
  • said step f) of securing pipe 4 is preceded by the positioning of a sealing ring 13 onto the outer surface of said outlet section 3B, so as to provide an adequate coupling between the latter and outer pipe 8 and to ensure an optimal hydraulic seal even if a leakage of wash liquid occurs.
  • the method of assembly of anti-flooding device 1 may comprise the step of coupling a cover 12 to casing 10 in order to enclose valve body 2, said coupling being in particular obtained through suitable snap-type coupling means.
  • valve body 2 allows to obtain a hermetical connection, from the hydraulic point of view, between electric cable 7 and shut-off device 6, so that anti-flooding device 1 can be safe against accidental electric contact also in the event of leakage of wash liquid. Furthermore, thanks to the particular assembly of anti-flooding device 1 according to the present invention, any leaking liquid cannot flow out of anti-flooding device 1 on the side of shut-off device 6.
  • a further advantage of anti-flooding device 1 according to the present invention is that it is so conceived as to simplify the assembly of the components thereof; as a result, it does not require any costly or complex assembly work.
  • Yet another advantage of the present invention is that, by inserting an insulating material 11, in particular epoxy resin, inside casing 10, it is possible to obtain a hermetical connection between electric cable 7 and shut-off device 6.

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  1. Antiüberschwemmungssicherheitsvorrichtung (1) für eine Waschmaschine, von der Art umfassend:
    - einen Ventilkörper (2), vorzugsweise hergestellt aus Kunststoffmaterial, der einen Durchlasskanal (3), umfassend einen Einlassabschnitt (3A) zum Verbinden der Vorrichtung (1) mit einer Flüssigkeitsversorgungsquelle, einen Auslassabschnitt (3B) zum Verbinden der Vorrichtung (1) mit einer Leitung (4) zum Zuführen der Flüssigkeit zu einer Waschmaschine und einen Zwischenabschnitt (3C) zum Verbinden des Einlassabschnitts (3A) mit dem Auslassabschnitt (3B), definiert;
    - eine Abschaltvorrichtung (6), vorzugsweise umfassend ein Magnetventil, wobei die Abschaltvorrichtung (6) mit dem Durchlasskanal (3) des Ventilkörpers (2) verbunden ist;
    - ein elektrisches Kabel (7), das die Kontrolle der Abschaltvorrichtung (6) zum Zweck des Verschließens des Durchlasskanals (3) erlaubt,
    gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass
    der Ventilkörper (2) einen Durchlass (9) zum Einführen des elektrischen Kabels (7) umfasst, um einen Anschluss (7A) des elektrischen Kabels (7) mit der Abschaltvorrichtung (6) zu verbinden,
    wobei der Durchlass (9) einen ersten Abschnitt (9A), der im Wesentlichen parallel zum Durchlasskanal (3) ist, und einen zweiten Abschnitt (9B), der im Wesentlichen senkrecht zum Durchlasskanal (3) ist, umfasst.
  2. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das elektrische Kabel (7) in einem ringförmigen Raum, der zwischen der Leitung (4) und einer äußeren Leitung (8), die vorzugsweise von der gewellten Art ist, angeordnet ist.
  3. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 2, gekennzeichnet durch das Umfassen eines Versiegelungsrings (13), der auf der äußeren Oberfläche des Auslassabschnitts (3B) positioniert ist, zum Verbinden des Auslassabschnitts (3B) mit der externen Wellleitung (8).
  4. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch das Umfassen eines Gehäuses (10), das den mechanischen Schutz der Abschaltvorrichtung (6) sicherstellt, und ein Isolationsmaterial, vorzugsweise aus Epoxidharz, umfasst, und geeignet ist, zusätzliche Isolation des Anschlusses (7A) des elektrischen Kabels (7) und für dessen Verbindung mit der Abschaltvorrichtung (6) bereitzustellen.
  5. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 4, gekennzeichnet durch das Umfassen einer Hülle (12), die eingerichtet ist, mit dem Gehäuse (10), vorzugsweise durch Verbindungsmittel der Schnappart, zum Zwecke der Einkapslung des Ventilkörpers (2) verbunden zu werden.
  6. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch das Umfassen einer Mettalbuchse (14), die der Flüssigkeitszuführleitung (4) erlaubt, an dem Auslassabschnitt (3B) des Durchlasskanals (3) gesichert zu werden.
  7. Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Antiüberschwemmungsvorrichtung (1) für eine Waschmaschine, umfassend die folgenden Schritte:
    a) Verbinden einer Abschaltvorrichtung (6), vorzugsweise umfassend mindestens ein Magnetventil, mit einem Durchlasskanal (3) eines Ventilkörpers (2) der Antiüberschwemmungsvorrichtung (1);
    b) Einführen eines elektrischen Kabels (7), das die Kontrolle der Abschaltvorrichtung (6) zum Zwecke des Verschließens des Durchlasskanals (3) erlaubt, in einen Durchlass (9), der in dem Ventilkörper (2) gebildet ist, wobei der Durchlass (9) einen ersten Abschnitt (9A), der im Wesentlichen parallel zum Durchlasskanal (3) ist, und einen zweiten Abschnitt (9B), der im Wesentlichen senkrecht zum Durchlasskanal (3) ist, umfasst;
    c) Verbinden eines Anschlusses (7A) des elektrischen Kabels (7) mit der Abschaltvorrichtung (6).
  8. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7, gekennzeichnet durch das Umfassen der folgenden Schritte:
    d) Einführen eines Isolationsmaterials (11), vorzugsweise aus Epoxidharz, in ein Gehäuse (10);
    e) Positionieren der Abschaltvorrichtung (6) und des Anschlusses (7A) des elektrischen Kabels (7) in dem Isolationsmaterial, um mechanischen und hydraulischen Schutz des Anschlusses (7A) und der Abschaltvorrichtung (6) zu gewährleisten.
  9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 8, gekennzeichnet durch das weitere Umfassen der folgenden Schritte:
    f) Sichern einer Leitung (4) zum Zuführen einer Flüssigkeit zur Waschmaschine an einen Auslassabschnitt (3B) des Durchlasskanals (3), vorzugsweise durch Abdichtung mit einer Metallbuchse (14);
    g) Befestigen einer äußeren Leitung (8) an dem Ventilkörper (2) in einer Weise, sodass das elektrische Kabel (7) in einem ringförmigen Raum, der zwischen der äußeren Leitung (8) und der Leitung (4) erhalten wird, angeordnet ist.
  10. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass vor Schritt f) ein Versiegelungsring (13) auf der äußeren Oberfläche des Auslassabschnitts (3B) positioniert wird, um eine adäquate Verbindung zwischen dem letztgenannten und der äußeren Leitung (8) bereitzustellen und eine optimale hydraulische Versiegelung zu gewährleisten, sogar wenn eine Leckage der Waschflüssigkeit auftritt.
  11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 8, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass eine Hülle (12) mit dem Gehäuse (10) verbunden wird zum Zwecke der Versiegelung des Ventilkörpers (2), wobei die Verbindung vorzugsweise durch geeignete Verbindungsmittel der Schnappart erhalten wird.
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