EP2281936B1 - Machine à laver comportant un élément de support et dispositif de suspension - Google Patents

Machine à laver comportant un élément de support et dispositif de suspension Download PDF

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EP2281936B1
EP2281936B1 EP10170843.6A EP10170843A EP2281936B1 EP 2281936 B1 EP2281936 B1 EP 2281936B1 EP 10170843 A EP10170843 A EP 10170843A EP 2281936 B1 EP2281936 B1 EP 2281936B1
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Ismael Gracia Bobed
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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
    • D06F37/267—Tubs specially adapted for mounting thereto components or devices not provided for in preceding subgroups
    • D06F37/268—Tubs specially adapted for mounting thereto components or devices not provided for in preceding subgroups for suspension devices

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  • the present invention relates to a washing machine with a washing tub comprising: at least one supporting element, to which a fixing arm of a suspension device is fixable, wherein said supporting element and said fixing arm define a set comprising a first element and a second element wherein said first element has a joining rod with a rod end, and wherein said second element has a mounting perforation with said joining rod led through said mounting perforation and said rod end protruding from said mounting perforation, and wherein a securing member is provided such that it is connectable to the rod end to secure a joint between the first element and the second element.
  • washing machine washing tubs that are made from plastic are provided on their outer perimeter with fixing points where device components and/or balancing weights can be fixed.
  • a washing machine of the type with a washing tub that has at least one supporting element to which a fixing arm of a shock absorber or suspension device is fixable for absorbing the vibrations of the washing tub during the washing process and suspend the washing tub is known from EP 0 933 463 A1 .
  • the supporting element of the washing tub has a connecting bolt that is led through a fixing notch or a mounting perforation of the fixing arm of the device.
  • a fixing screw is provided as a securing member to fasten the fixing arm to the connecting bolt.
  • a plastic bushing is interposed between the fixing notch and the connecting bolt to make this secure.
  • the plastic bushing has an annular rim that radially overlaps both the fixing arm of the device and partially the connecting bolt.
  • the fixing screw is screwed into a through-hole in the hollow cylindrical connecting bolt, through which the head of the screw fastens the fixing arm of the device to the supporting element of the washing tub through the annular rim of the plastic bushing.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine with a washing tub to which the suspension device can be fixed with an assembly technique that is easy and reliable.
  • a washing machine with a washing tub comprising: at least one supporting element, to which a fixing arm of a suspension device is fixable, wherein said supporting element and said fixing arm define a set comprising a first element and a second element wherein said first element has a joining rod with a rod end, and wherein said second element has a mounting perforation with said joining rod led through said mounting perforation and said rod end protruding from said mounting perforation, and wherein a securing member is provided such that it is connectable to the rod end to secure a joint between the first element and the second element.
  • said rod end has at least a pin which is deformable by the securing member, and that, in a state in which the securing member is connected to the rod end, extends beyond the mounting perforation section, thereby blocking a demounting of said joint.
  • the rod end has at least one pin that is deformable by the securing member, and that in a state in which the securing member is connected to the rod end, extends beyond the mounting perforation section, thereby blocking its removal between the fixing arm and the supporting element.
  • no additional separate components need be used for the fixing or fastening of the suspension device to the washing tub; specifically, washers between the fixing arm and the securing member for fixing or fastening the suspension device that takes place easily with respect to the assembly technique with a reduced number of components.
  • the retaining join with the pin can easily be checked from the outside, or can be loosened with a tool, and can be reassembled using a washer if necessary.
  • the joining rod and the mounting perforation are a matter of choice. Yet it is a preferred embodiment of the invention wherein the joining rod is assigned to the supporting element and the mounting perforation is assigned to the fixing arm.
  • the fixing arm of the device is superimposed in a press fit on the joining rod.
  • the external diameter of the joining rod can be slightly larger than the diameter of the mounting perforation into which the joining rod is introduced.
  • the supporting element has a stop element, and in the state in which the device is fixed to the washing tub by the joining rod, the fixing arm is between the stop element and the pin from the rod end.
  • the stop element can be any wall or any element that can limit the movement of the fixing arm in the direction of insertion.
  • the pin in turn limits the movement of the fixing arm in the direction opposite to that of insertion, i.e. during removal, the relative motion of the fixing arm of the device and the supporting element will be reduced to rotational movement of one with respect to the other with the joining rod as the axis of rotation.
  • the joining rod of the supporting element is configured integrally as a single component with the washing tub.
  • the washing tub is formed together with the joining rod of the supporting element as a single component by injection-molding from a uniform plastic material.
  • the shape of the rod end has a bottom surface in which a rod orifice is formed and from which projects at least one pin.
  • the spacing between the bottom surface and the stop element is preferably the same distance as the width of the fixing arm so that there is no relative movement between the stop element and the pin once it is bent.
  • the bent pin is preferably bent over the bottom surface.
  • the securing member is connectable to the rod orifice from where the pin can be bent without spacing problems.
  • the rod end has at least one turret that is shorter than the pin that projects from the bottom surface on the side of the pin, and which limits the movement of the securing member in its insertion into the rod orifice so that it does not crush or break the pin.
  • the rod end has two turrets, one on each side of the pin, directing the bending movement of the pin in its deformation and limiting the movement of the pin so that it reaches the required mounting position.
  • At least one pin is arranged at the edge of the rod orifice and is bent by the securing member outwards from the orifice center when the member is connected to the rod orifice.
  • the securing member has a head that rests on the turrets when connected to the rod orifice, thereby bending the pin between the turrets.
  • the rod end has at least three pins around the rod orifice that are sufficient to block the movement of the fixing arm in the direction of removal. Nevertheless, one or two pins could be sufficient. If there are two or more pins, it is preferable for them to be spaced angularly as far from each other as possible, thus covering a greater radius for blocking removal of the fixing arm in the connecting rod.
  • the securing member is a screwable screw in the rod orifice.
  • FIG. 1 shows a cutaway view in perspective of a washing tub or barrel 1, two devices 3 that in this case are shock absorbers, and two securing members 18 such as screws with head 19 for fixing the shock absorbers to the washing barrel.
  • the washing tub 1 shown is manufactured as a single component from polypropylene plastic with talc by injection molding with supporting elements 5 formed in same.
  • the fixing arm 7 of device 3 is fixable to each supporting element 5.
  • the supporting elements 5 are configured as joining rods 15 used as balance beams that project from stop element 13 in washing tub 1, which are insertable into mounting perforations 17 of fixing arm 7.
  • the embodiment shown defines the supporting element 5 to be a first element 5 carrying joining rod 15, and the fixing arm 7 to be the second element carrying the mounting perforation 17.
  • Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the mounted elements of Figure 1 , washing tub 1 with shock absorbers 3 mounted on supporting elements 5 and securing members 18 fixed by screws to supporting elements 5.
  • FIG 3 shows a magnified view of the portion of Figure 1 in which a supporting element 5 with its joining rod 15 that projects from stop element 13 of washing tub 1, and which is perforated with rod orifice 16, is seen in more detail.
  • joining rod 15 has bottom surface 22 from which project three pins 20 arranged at the edge of rod orifice 16 and three turrets 24 arranged between pins 20.
  • fixing arm 7 of suspension device 3 is shown with its mounting perforation 17 that is insertable into joining rod 15, and securing member 18 with its head that is screwable into rod orifice 16.
  • FIG 4 shows a magnified view of supporting element 5 from Figure 3 in which its joining rod 15 that projects from stop element 13 of washing tub 1 and which is perforated with a rod orifice 16 is seen in more detail.
  • joining rod 15 has a bottom surface 22 from which project three pins 20 with bevel 21 in their tips arranged at the edge of rod orifice 16, and three turrets 24 arranged between pins 20.
  • FIG. 5 shows a side view of supporting element 5 from Figure 4 in which joining rod 15 that projects from stop element 13 of washing tub 1 is seen.
  • joining rod 15 has a bottom surface 22 from which project three pins 20 with bevel 21 in their tips arranged at the rim of rod orifice 16, and three turrets 24 arranged between pins 20.
  • FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of supporting element 5 from Figure 5 in which joining rod 15 that projects from stop element 13 of washing tub 1 and which is perforated with a rod orifice 16 is seen.
  • joining rod 15 has a bottom surface 22 from which project three pins 20 with bevel 21 in their tips arranged at the edge of rod orifice 16, and three turrets 24 arranged between pins 20.
  • Figure 7 shows a side view of supporting element 5 from Figure 4 in which fixing arm 7 of device 3 is inserted into joining rod 15 until it contacts stop element 13 of washing tub 1.
  • Securing member 18 is inserted into the free rod end that protrudes from fixing arm 7 until its head 19 rests on turrets 24, bending pins 20 outwards such that the tips of the pins extend beyond the diameter of the mounting perforation of the fixing arm and block its removal.
  • head 19 of securing member 18 comes into contact with the tip of pin 20 where it meets bevel 21 that faces it to facilitate the pin sliding by the bevel and bending correctly outwards from the rod orifice.
  • Pins 20 have a width equal to or slightly less than the spacing between turrets 24 so that the rotation of the head does not drag against them while rotating, which could produce incorrect pin bending.
  • FIG 8 shows a side cross-sectional view of supporting element 5 in which fixing arm 7 of device 3 is inserted into joining rod 15 until it contacts stop element 13 of washing tub 1, as in Figure 7 .
  • Mounting perforation 17 of the fixing arm has silent block 23 made of rubber that contacts joining rod 15 to reduce the noise that can be produced by friction.
  • Securing member 18 is inserted into the free end of rod 27 that protrudes from fixing arm 7 until its head 19 rests on turrets 24, bending pins 20 outwards such that the tips of the pins extend beyond the diameter of the mounting perforation of the fixing arm and block its removal. During the insertion process, head 19 of securing member 18 comes into contact with the tip of pin 20 where it meets bevel 21 that faces it to facilitate the pin sliding along the bevel and bending correctly outwards from the rod orifice.

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  1. Lave-linge avec une cuve de lavage (1) comprenant : au moins un élément de support (5) auquel un bras de fixation (7) d'un dispositif de suspension (3) peut être fixé, dans lequel ledit élément de support (5) et ledit bras de fixation (7) définissent un ensemble comprenant un premier élément (5, 7) et un deuxième élément (5, 7), dans lequel ledit premier élément (5, 7) possède une tige de jonction (15) avec une extrémité de tige (27), et dans lequel ledit deuxième élément (5, 7) possède une perforation de montage (17) avec ladite tige de jonction (15) menée à travers ladite perforation de montage (17) et ladite extrémité de tige (27) faisant saillie de ladite perforation de montage (17), et dans lequel un élément de sécurisation (18) est prévu de manière à ce qu'il puisse être relié à l'extrémité de tige (27) afin de sécuriser une articulation entre le premier élément (5, 7) et le deuxième élément (5, 7), caractérisé en ce que ladite extrémité de tige (27) possède au moins une goupille (20) que l'élément de sécurisation (18) peut déformer, et qui, dans un état dans lequel l'élément de sécurisation (18) est relié à l'extrémité de tige (27), s'étend au-delà de la zone de la perforation de montage (17), empêchant ce faisant le démontage de ladite articulation.
  2. Lave-linge selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la perforation de montage (17) du bras de fixation (7) est superposée dans un emmanchement à force sur la tige de jonction (15).
  3. Lave-linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de support (5) possède un élément d'arrêt (13), et le bras de fixation (7) est, dans un état dans lequel le dispositif de suspension (3) est fixé à la cuve de lavage (1) au niveau de la tige de jonction (15), disposé entre l'élément d'arrêt (13) et la goupille (20) de l'extrémité de tige (27).
  4. Lave-linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la tige de jonction (15) de l'élément de support (5) est configurée intégralement et en une pièce avec la cuve de lavage (1) sous la forme d'une pièce moulée par injection en un matériau plastique.
  5. Lave-linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité de tige (27) possède une surface inférieure (22) sur laquelle un orifice de tige (16) est effectué et au départ de laquelle l'au moins une goupille (20) est projetée.
  6. Lave-linge selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité de tige (27) possède au moins une tourelle (24) d'une longueur inférieure à celle de la goupille (20), qui se projette au départ de la surface inférieure (22) à côté de la goupille.
  7. Lave-linge selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité de tige (27) possède deux tourelles (24), une de chaque côté de la goupille.
  8. Lave-linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de sécurisation (18) peut être relié dans l'orifice de tige (16).
  9. Lave-linge selon l'une des revendications 5 à 8, caractérisé en ce que l'au moins une goupille (20) est disposée au bord de l'orifice de tige (16) et est courbée par l'élément de sécurisation (18) vers l'extérieur au départ du centre de l'orifice lorsque l'élément est relié dans l'orifice de tige (16).
  10. Lave-linge selon l'une des revendications 6 à 9, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de sécurisation (18) possède une tête (19) qui, lorsqu'elle est reliée à l'orifice de tige (16), repose sur les tourelles (24), courbant ce faisant la goupille (20) entre les tourelles (24).
  11. Lave-linge selon l'une des revendications 5 à 10, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité de tige (27) possède au moins trois goupilles (20) autour de l'orifice de tige (16).
  12. Lave-linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de sécurisation (18) est une vis qui peut être vissée dans l'orifice de tige (16).
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