EP2312045B1 - Waschmaschine mit einem Hydraulikschaltkreis zur Wasserverteilung, der mit einer Entlüftungsvorrichtung ausgestattet ist, die an eine Zone mit Flüssigkeitsleitung zu einem Waschtank angeschlossen ist - Google Patents

Waschmaschine mit einem Hydraulikschaltkreis zur Wasserverteilung, der mit einer Entlüftungsvorrichtung ausgestattet ist, die an eine Zone mit Flüssigkeitsleitung zu einem Waschtank angeschlossen ist Download PDF

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EP2312045B1
EP2312045B1 EP10187810.6A EP10187810A EP2312045B1 EP 2312045 B1 EP2312045 B1 EP 2312045B1 EP 10187810 A EP10187810 A EP 10187810A EP 2312045 B1 EP2312045 B1 EP 2312045B1
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Minh Man Nguyen
Hervé Pont
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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  • the present invention relates to a washing machine comprising a washing tub, a washing and / or rinsing water tank and a hydraulic water distribution circuit provided with a venting device connected to a zone. in fluid communication with said washing tub of said washing machine.
  • the present invention relates to washing machines comprising a reservoir of washing and / or rinsing water allowing the use of this washing and / or rinsing water during a following phase of a cycle. or during a next wash cycle.
  • the present invention finds its application in domestic washing machines, and in particular in dishwashing machines and washing machines.
  • Washing machines are already known comprising a washing and / or rinsing water tank connected to the washing machine.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank is placed next to the washing machine, whether or not fixed between them.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank comprises a vent device allowing only the introduction and evacuation of air from the latter respectively during the emptying and filling phases of washing water and / or rinsing said reservoir.
  • washing machines having a tank for washing and / or rinsing water have the drawback of only filling the tank with washing and / or rinsing water in air during an evacuation phase. washing and / or rinsing water thereof and evacuating the air contained inside the washing and / or rinsing water tank during a filling phase with washing and / or rinsing water of it.
  • washing machines do not make it possible to drain a surplus of washing and / or rinsing water discharged from the washing tank of the washing machine to the washing and / or rinsing water tank through the device. 'vent of this tank.
  • the present invention aims to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide a washing machine equipped with a washing and / or rinsing water tank allowing the introduction of air and the evacuation of air from said tank as well that the emptying of the overflow of washing and / or rinsing water outside said tank from a hydraulic circuit for distributing water of the washing machine is simple, reliable and inexpensive.
  • the present invention relates to a washing machine comprising: a body; wherein said body encloses a wash tank; a washing and / or rinsing water tank; - a hydraulic water distribution circuit; said tank for washing and / or rinsing water comprising a venting device; said venting device comprising an air flow tube connected to a zone where the air flow tube opens and located above the maximum admissible water level in said washing tank and in fluid communication with said washing tub of said washing machine, said venting device comprises at least one air passage opening formed in said hydraulic water distribution circuit connected to said air flow tube extending from the part of the hydraulic water distribution circuit situated between said washing and / or rinsing water tank and said washing tank of said washing machine up to said zone in fluid communication with said washing tank washing said washing machine, said at least one air passage opening being situated at a height at the high point of the hydraulic water distribution circuit.
  • said venting device comprises an air flow tube connected to an area in fluid communication with said washing tub of said washing machine.
  • This venting device also makes it possible to at least partially evacuate the quantity of excess water introduced during filling of washing and / or rinsing water from the washing and / or rinsing water tank to the washing tank of the washing machine.
  • venting device makes it possible to avoid the phenomenon of sound turbulence, in particular when filling the tank of washing and / or rinsing water with washing and / or rinsing water coming from the tank. washing machine washing, caused by air being sent through an elbow drain pipe containing standing water.
  • said washing and / or rinsing water tank is external to said body of said washing machine.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit of the washing machine according to the invention is adapted to be installed on a conventional washing machine without modifying the part of the hydraulic water distribution circuit internal to said washing machine.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit of a washing machine makes it possible to reduce the number of water flow pipes, to maintain a structure and a positioning of the members inside the bodywork of machine wash without a washing and / or rinsing water tank so as to standardize all washing machines produced by a manufacturer.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit of a washing machine according to the invention makes it possible to use the latter with or without the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir according to the user's wishes.
  • the washing machine according to the invention whether or not connected to the washing and / or rinsing water tank can be used such as a conventional washing machine if the user so wishes.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit of a washing machine makes it possible to adapt the operating cycles of said washing machine as a function of whether or not the washing and / or rinsing water tank is connected. with said washing machine.
  • the present invention finds its application when the washing machine is a domestic washing machine, in particular a dishwasher, a washing machine or a washing machine and dryer.
  • This washing machine can be a dishwasher for household use, a washing machine for household use or a washing and drying machine for household use.
  • a washing machine 1 comprises a body 2.
  • the body 2 of the washing machine 1 comprises a front wall 2a, a rear wall 2b, two side walls 2c, a top wall 2d and a bottom wall 2e.
  • such a washing machine 1 includes a body 2 adapted to accommodate a washing tank 3 in which can be rotatably mounted a drum (not shown) intended to contain the linen.
  • the body 2 has an upper opening for introducing and removing the laundry in the drum.
  • This access opening can be closed during the operation of the machine 1 by a door 4 pivotally mounted on the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • a control panel 5 is also provided in the upper part of the washing machine 1.
  • this washing machine 1 includes all the necessary components (not shown) for the operation and execution of the washing, rinsing and spinning cycles of the laundry.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises a tank for washing and / or rinsing water 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is external to the body 2 of the washing machine 1.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be fixed on the body 2 of the washing machine 1, for example on a wall of the body 2 such as a side wall 2c, the rear wall 2b or the wall front 2a, or placed next to the body 2 of the washing machine 1.
  • the positioning and / or fixing of the washing and / or rinsing water tank with the body of the washing machine are in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the positioning of the washing and rinsing water tank 6 outside the washing machine 1 makes it possible to have the maximum space available inside the body 2 to have a washing tank 3 of dimensions the as large as possible.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises a hydraulic water distribution circuit.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit comprises a plurality of water flow pipes 7, 8, 9, 10.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprises at least one connection for an electrical supply cable, a connection for a water supply pipe, and a connection for a drain pipe.
  • one of the washing machine 1 or of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is connected to an electrical supply network, then the washing machine 1 and the washing and / or rinsing water tank. flush 6 are electrically connected together, as shown in the figure 11 .
  • washing machine 1 or of the washing and rinsing water tank 6 should not be kept on standby to guarantee the awakening of the washing machine 1 equipped with the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6 following an external command detected by control means 15, 16 of the washing machine 1 and / or of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the electrical energy consumption of the washing machine 1 equipped with the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is reduced to the electrical consumption of either the washing machine 1 without the washing water tank. washing and / or rinsing 6 or only from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is connected to the washing machine 1.
  • the washing machine 1 is master of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 no longer needs to remain on standby and can thus be disconnected of the power supply.
  • the electrical supply of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be carried out by connecting the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the washing machine 1 so that said washing machine 1 provides the power supply to said washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • a total cut off of the electrical supply to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be implemented by the washing machine 1 between two uses of the washing machine 1, without putting it to sleep the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • a total cut of the electrical supply to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be preferred to putting the latter on standby so as to reduce electrical energy consumption.
  • the electrical connection of the washing machine 1 equipped with the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is simplified for the user or the installer since only one electric power cable 45 is connected to the network. power supply.
  • the installation receiving the washing machine 1 equipped with the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 requires only one outlet rather than one per appliance or avoids the use of '' a multiple outlet.
  • the length of the power supply cables 44, 45 can be shortened so as to reduce the cost of obtaining the washing machine 1.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be connected to the washing machine 1 by a first electrical supply cable 44 and the washing machine 1 can be connected to the electrical supply network by a second power supply cable 45.
  • the electrical connection of the washing machine 1 equipped with the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is simplified for the user or the installer since only one electrical supply cable 45 is connected to the network. power supply.
  • the installation receiving the washing machine 1 equipped with the water tank of washing and / or rinsing 6 requires only one outlet rather than one per appliance or avoids the use of a multiple outlet.
  • the length of the power supply cables 44, 45 can be shortened so as to reduce the cost of obtaining the washing machine 1.
  • washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is also turned on.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing machine 1 comprise connection means making it possible to connect them electrically together.
  • the first electrical supply cable 44 is fixed to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and this first electrical supply cable 44 plugs into a socket on the washing machine 1 Then, the second electrical supply cable 45 is fixed to the washing machine 1 and this second electrical supply cable 45 is plugged into an outlet on the electrical supply network.
  • the electrical supply to the washing and / or rinsing water tank can be different, for example by connecting an electrical supply cable from the washing and / or rinsing water tank to the network. power supply either directly or through a multiple outlet.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is supplied with washing and / or rinsing water by a water flow pipe 7 coming from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water supply to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 can be implemented by a first water circulation pump 11 of the washing machine 1, in particular a drain pump.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 supplies washing and / or rinsing water with a previous phase of a washing cycle in progress or with a previous washing cycle, the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 by a water drain pipe 7.
  • the supply of washing and / or rinsing water to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 from the tank d washing and / or rinsing water 6 can be implemented by a second water circulation pump 12 of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6, in particular a drain pump.
  • the supply of washing and / or rinsing water from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and vice versa can be implementation by means of different water drainage pipes.
  • the water flow pipe 7 can also be used to empty the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 by directing washing and / or rinsing water to the external waste water network 13 following the passage of this washing and / or rinsing water through members mounted on the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6, such as for example said at least one valve 14, and without having been stored in said tank wash and / or rinse water 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is drained of the washing and / or rinsing water coming from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, and optionally stored in a storage area for washing and / or rinsing water of said washing and / or rinsing water tank 6, by a water flow pipe 8 connected to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and to the network d wastewater 13.
  • the water flow pipe 8 can be used for draining the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and for the washing and / or rinsing water. in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the water flow pipe 7 connecting the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the water flow pipe 8 connecting the water tank wash and / or rinse 6 to the external waste water network 13 can be interconnected by means of at least one valve 14 so as to direct the wash and / or rinse water to the external waste water network 13 either directly at the outlet of the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 or after passing through the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • Said at least one valve 14 is connected to three water flow pipes 7, 8, 10 for entering and / or leaving washing and / or rinsing water.
  • a first water flow pipe 7 connected to the drain outlet of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 is connected to said at least one valve 14.
  • a second water flow pipe 10 connected to the second water circulation pump 12 installed at a low point of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is connected to said at least one valve 14.
  • a third water flow pipe 8 connected to the external wastewater network 13 is connected to said at least one valve 14.
  • the valve 14 comprises one or more actuators 27a, 27b making it possible to control valves 28, 29, 30 so as to open or close the water flow passages 38a, 38b, 39, 40a, 40b connecting the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1, the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the external waste water network 13.
  • the actuator (s) 27a, 27b of the valve 14 may be wax expansion cylinders, as illustrated in the figure 5 .
  • valve actuator (s) can be different, such as for example electric motors, electromagnets, etc.
  • the valve 14 comprises two actuators 27a, 27b.
  • valve actuators are in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the valve 14 can also include an inlet opening 41 making it possible to drain an overflow of washing and / or rinsing water when filling the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 with washing and / or rinsing from washing tank 3 of washing machine 1.
  • the valve 14 mounted in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprises a first inlet / outlet opening 31 connected to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 by means of the water flow pipe 7, a second inlet / outlet opening 32 connected to a washing and / or rinsing water storage area of said washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 by means of the water flow pipes 9, 10 and an outlet opening 33 connected to the external wastewater network 13 by means of the water flow pipe 8.
  • the valve 14 may be constituted by a body 34 and a cover 35.
  • the cover 35 is fixed to the body 34 of the valve 14 by conventional fixing means, for example of the type by screwing, elastic snap-fastening. These fixing means are well known to those skilled in the art and do not need to be described in more detail here.
  • the hydraulic distribution circuit d the water of the washing machine 1 comprises a high point 25 formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the water flow pipe 7 extending from the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the flow pipe 8 extending from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external waste water network 13 are connected together and form the high point 25 located above the maximum water level admissible inside the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 cannot be unintentionally emptied by a phenomenon of vase communicating in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 .
  • the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 cannot be unintentionally emptied into the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 when only part of this washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is returned to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to be reused during a following phase of a washing cycle in progress or during a following washing cycle.
  • part of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is returned to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 during filling of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1, the amount of washing and / or rinsing water may be dependent on the amount of laundry introduced into the drum.
  • the quantity of washing and / or rinsing water 6 can thus be controlled by control means 15 of the washing machine 1 and / or by control means 16 of the washing and / or rinsing water tank. 6.
  • the high point 25 formed by the water flow pipe 7 extending from the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and by the water flow pipe 8 extending from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external waste water network 13 can be achieved by means of said at least one valve 14 located inside the water tank of washing and / or rinsing 6.
  • said at least one valve is in no way limiting and may be different.
  • said at least one valve 14 can also be mounted on the washing machine 1, in particular at the rear and inside of said washing machine 1.
  • the washing machine 1 can comprise one or more connection elements accessible from the outside, for example from the rear wall 2b of the body 2 of the washing machine 1, so as to allow the connection of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 with said at least one valve 14 during the assembly of said washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 on the washing machine 1.
  • said at least one valve 14 can be placed in the lower part of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • said at least one valve 14 placed in the lower part of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be located near the second water circulation pump 12, itself placed in the lower part of the tank. of washing and / or rinsing water 6, so as to group the members of the hydraulic water distribution circuit in a defined zone of said washing and / or rinsing water tank 6, in particular in the lower part.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit comprises at least one air passage opening 47 situated between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 of the hydraulic water distribution circuit located between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 makes it possible to deactivate the return of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 in the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 by authorizing an introduction of air into the hydraulic circuit for distributing water through said at least one air passage opening 47.
  • Said at least one air passage opening 47 formed in the hydraulic water distribution circuit is determined so as to allow air passage from the outside to the inside of the hydraulic water distribution circuit and at avoid draining water from inside the hydraulic water distribution circuit to the outside.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprises a venting device 49 also making it possible to fill and drain the washing and / or rinsing water with inside of it.
  • Said at least one air passage opening 47 may be one, two, three or more.
  • the number of said at least one air passage opening is in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the high point 25 of the hydraulic water distribution circuit formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 cannot prevent the return of the washing water. and / or rinsing stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 in the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 by siphoning since this transfer of washing and / or rinsing water is engaged between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, and vice versa.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 formed in the hydraulic water distribution circuit makes it possible to defuse this transfer of water from washing and / or rinsing between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • Said at least one air passage opening 47 is situated at a height at the top point 25 of the hydraulic water distribution circuit preferably at a point in depression when said first and second water circulation pumps 11, 12 are stopped.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 makes it possible to draw in air to deactivate the transfer of washing and / or rinsing water between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 can be located at the top of the high point 25 of the hydraulic water distribution circuit but also at a lower height of said high point 25 so as to guarantee the defusing of the transfer. of washing and / or rinsing water between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 can be provided at the high point 25 formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the tank 3 of the washing machine. 1.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 of the high point 25 formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 makes it possible to defuse the return of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 in the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, allowing air to be introduced at the high point 25 through said at least one air passage opening 47.
  • Said at least one air passage opening 47 formed at said high point 25 of the hydraulic water distribution circuit formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the machine 1 can be washed in a water drain pipe 7, 8, 10, 51.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 can be formed in said at least one valve 14, possibly located at the high point 25 of the hydraulic water distribution circuit formed between the washing water tank and / or rinse aid 6 and washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • said at least one valve 14 comprises an air passage opening 36 corresponding to a clearance formed in an internal wall 37 of said at least one valve 14 comprising a water flow passage 38b which can be closed by the valve 28 .
  • the arrival of air through said at least one valve 14 for the priming of the washing and / or rinsing water transfer between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 can be carried out when the flow passage of water 38b is closed or not by the valve 28.
  • the section of the air passage opening 36 is dimensioned so as to allow defusing the return of washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 in the tank. washing 3 of the washing machine 1 by authorizing an introduction of air into the hydraulic water distribution circuit as soon as the valve 28 is in the closed position of the water flow passage 38b.
  • the section of the air passage opening 36 can be of a diameter of the order of 2 to 5 mm.
  • the value of the section of the air passage opening is in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the section of the air passage opening 36 is adjusted so as to deactivate the transfer of washing and / or rinsing water between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 quickly while avoiding the creation of a water leak during the transfer of the washing and / or rinsing water from said washing tank 3 to said tank 6 or to the water network worn out 13.
  • This air passage opening 36 may be adjacent to the water flow passage 38b so as to facilitate cleaning of the latter following the flow of water inside the valve 14 which can become dirty with particles from washing and / or rinsing water circulating in the washing machine 1.
  • This air passage opening 36 is complementary to said at least one air passage opening 47.
  • the air passing through said at least one air passage opening 47 can reach the high point 25 formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 by flowing through the air passage opening 36 when the valve 28 is in the closed position of the water flow passage 38b of said at least one valve 14.
  • the return of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 in the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 can be defused by authorizing an introduction of air at the high point 25 formed between said reservoir 6 and said washing tub 3 through said at least one air passage opening 47 then through the air passage opening 36 located in the wall 37 including the water flow passage 38b.
  • Air from said at least one air passage opening 47 passes through the air passage opening 36 while a flow of water flows between the water flow passages 38a and 40b of said at least one valve 14 so as to defuse the return of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 when the water circulation pump 12 is stopped .
  • Said air passage opening 36 of said at least one valve 14 can also be obtained either by providing a cut-out in a seal placed on the valve 28 or by using the valve 28 without a seal so that the tightness between the valve 28 and the inner wall 37 of said at least one valve 14 is not complete to allow the flow of air.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 formed in the hydraulic water distribution circuit is connected to an air flow tube 46 extending from the part of the hydraulic water distribution circuit located between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to a zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprises a venting device 49 making it possible to fill and drain the washing and / or rinsing water inside that -this simple, economical and efficient.
  • the venting of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is guaranteed by the air flow tube 46 connecting the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 comprises a suitable venting device 50 known per se and need not be described in more detail here.
  • connection between said at least one air passage opening 47 made in the hydraulic water distribution circuit and the air flow tube 46 can be made through said at least one valve 14 such as illustrated with figures 1 to 4 , either through a water flow pipe 7, 8, 10, 51, or through the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the air flow tube 46 connected to said at least one air passage opening 47 is of smaller section than that of a water flow pipe 7, 8, 10, 51.
  • the water flow pipe 7, 8, 10, 51 can have a diameter of the order of 15mm to 20 mm and the air flow tube 46 can have a diameter of 2mm to 5mm.
  • the values of the water flow pipe and the air flow tube are in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 where the air flow tube 46 opens out can be either the washing tank 3 itself, or a chamber connecting a detergent dispenser to the washing tank 3, either a chamber for a detergent dispenser, or at a sleeve 53 connecting the washing tub 3 to the body 2 of the washing machine 1.
  • zone in fluid communication with the washing tank of the washing machine are in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 where the air flow tube 46 opens is located above the maximum admissible water level in said washing tank 3.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 mounted in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can make it possible, on the one hand, to supply washing washing and / or rinsing water to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and on the other hand emptying the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external waste water network 13.
  • the supply of washing and / or rinsing water to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the emptying of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external waste water network 13 can be produced by different water circulation pumps.
  • One of said first and second water circulation pumps 11, 12 is adapted to allow the passage of a flow of water from the washing tank 3 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6, and conversely, when the latter is inactive while another of said first and second water circulation pumps 11, 12 is active.
  • one of said first and second water circulation pumps 11, 12 being stopped is adapted to allow a flow of water to pass through it when the other of said first and second water circulation pumps water 11, 12 operates so as not to block the circulation of water through the hydraulic water distribution circuit of the washing machine 1, and vice versa.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit between the washing tank 3 and the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprising two water circulation pumps 11, 12 and at least one valve 14 is simplified so as to limit the costs of obtaining and guarantee the reliability of the washing machine 1 according to the invention.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit of the washing machine 1 according to the invention is adapted to be installed on a conventional washing machine without modifying the part of the hydraulic water distribution circuit internal to said washing machine. wash.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit of a washing machine 1 according to the invention allows it to be used with or without the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 according to the wishes of the user.
  • the washing machine 1 according to the invention whether or not connected to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be used such as a conventional washing machine if the user so wishes.
  • the hydraulic water distribution circuit of a washing machine 1 makes it possible to adapt the operating cycles of said washing machine 1 as a function of whether or not the washing water tank is connected and / or rinse 6 with said washing machine 1.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises at least one network water inlet pipe (not shown) and a standard drain pipe 7 so as to allow the installation of said washing machine 1 with or without the water tank washing and / or rinsing 6.
  • the network water inlet hose can be connected directly to the washing machine 1 without supplying network water to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • said first and second water circulation pumps 11, 12 are centrifugal pumps.
  • centrifugal pumps allow the passage of a flow of water inside their body when they are not put into operation.
  • centrifugal pumps overcomes the drawbacks of positive displacement pumps where water is compressed to be moved causing the activation of these positive displacement pumps continuously to send water in one direction or the passage of water in other water flow pipes to send water in an opposite direction.
  • centrifugal pumps for said first and second water circulation pumps 11, 12 of the washing machine 1 makes it possible to minimize the costs of obtaining the latter since the centrifugal pumps are less expensive than the pumps. volumetric.
  • the first water circulation pump 11 is adapted to drain at least part of the washing and / or rinsing water from the washing tank 3 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank. 6 by generating a flow of washing and / or rinsing water passing through said at least one valve 14 and the second water circulation pump 12 being inactive.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 can be drained into the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 so as to allow the reuse of that -this during a next phase of a washing cycle in progress or during a following washing cycle by storing the washing water and / or rinsing in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 is emptied by activating the first water circulation pump 11 installed in the washing machine 1, by opening an outlet opening of the valve 14 and keeping the second water circulation pump 12 stationary so that a flow of water is circulated between the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 and the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water can pass through the second water circulation pump 12 without putting up a resistance when the first water circulation pump 11 is operated so as to drain the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 inside the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water can pass through the second water circulation pump 12 thanks to the internal clearances of this second water circulation pump 12 when the first water circulation pump 11 is put into operation.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 is adapted to drain at least part of the washing and / or rinsing water from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the tank. washing 3 by generating a flow of washing and / or rinsing water passing through said at least one valve 14 and the first water circulation pump 11 being inactive.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be drained into the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 so as to reuse it during of a following phase of a washing cycle in progress or during a following washing cycle following storage of the washing and / or rinsing water in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 .
  • the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is drained by activating the second water circulation pump 12 installed in the water tank. washing and / or rinsing 6, by opening an outlet opening of the valve 14 and keeping the first water circulation pump 11 at a standstill so that a flow of water is circulated between the tank of washing and / or rinsing water 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water can pass through the first water circulation pump 11 without putting up a resistance when the second water circulation pump 12 is put into operation so as to drain the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 inside the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • Wash and / or rinse water can pass through the first circulation pump water 11 thanks to the internal clearance of this first water circulation pump 11 when the second water circulation pump 12 is put into operation.
  • said at least one valve 14 is a single three-way valve making it possible to select the emptying of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 towards the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 or to the external waste water network 13, and the emptying of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 or to the external waste water network 13.
  • valve 14 comprising three channels makes it possible to reduce the costs of obtaining the washing machine 1 equipped with a washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and to simplify the management of the selection of the direction of the washing and / or rinsing water flows 6 in the water supply hydraulic circuit of the washing machine 1.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 is located at a low point of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 makes it possible to empty the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the positioning of the second water circulation pump 12 being a centrifugal pump is also linked to its design since this water circulation pump can only operate by being stuffed with water and not by sucking water.
  • the figure 1 of the embodiment of the invention described later corresponds to a phase of emptying the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13.
  • This phase of emptying the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13 is carried out by activating the first water circulation pump 11, by opening the valve 14 from the washing tank 3 from the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13 and by circulating the washing and / or rinsing water through the water flow pipes 7, 8, as illustrated in the figure 1 by the arrows in solid line.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the second water circulation pump 12 are not connected to the hydraulic water distribution circuit useful for draining the washing and / or rinsing water. contained in the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be either filled or empty.
  • valve 14 is in an initial position where a flow of water flows from the tank washing 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13 by passing through said valve 14.
  • the water flow enters through the inlet / outlet opening 31 and leaves through the outlet opening 33 of the valve 14.
  • valves 28, 29, 30 of the valve 14 are not actuated and remain in the initial position.
  • the valves 28, 29, 30 respectively block the water flow passages 38a, 39, 40a.
  • the water flow passages 38b, 40b are then opened to allow the flow of water to flow through the water flow passages 38b, 40b.
  • the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 can be emptied when the valve 14 is broken.
  • the washing machine 1 can thus be put into operation without using the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the figure 2 of the embodiment of the invention described later corresponds to a phase of emptying the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 towards the external waste water network 13.
  • This phase of emptying the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external waste water network 13 is carried out by activating the second water circulation pump 12, by opening the valve 14 from the tank d washing and / or rinsing water 6 to the external waste water network 13 and by circulating the washing and / or rinsing water through the water flow pipes 9, 10, 8, as illustrated in figure 2 by the arrows in solid line.
  • the first water circulation pump 11 is not connected to the hydraulic water distribution circuit useful for emptying the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing and / or washing water tank. rinse 6 to the external waste water network 13.
  • This emptying phase of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be implemented either automatically or manually.
  • the automatic emptying of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be implemented using at least one suitable sensor located in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • This sensor can be adapted to detect the presence of a chemical or physical element, for example a dye or bacteria, by measuring, in particular the conductivity, the coloring, or the transparency of the washing water and / or rinsing.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 can be automatically started to drain the washing and / or rinsing water from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the water network.
  • external waste 13 as a function of the detection carried out by the sensor and thanks to the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 and / or to the control means 16 of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • Manual emptying of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be implemented following the activation by the user of a command to empty the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 sent to the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 and / or to the control means 16 of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the user may wish to drain the washing and / or rinsing water from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external waste water network 13, in particular, in the event of fear of a load of soiled linen, doubt about the collected washing and / or rinsing water, or for moving the washing machine 1.
  • the actuator 27a of the valve 14 is not supplied with energy while the actuator 27b is supplied with energy.
  • valves 28, 29 of the valve 14 are not actuated while the valve 30 is actuated.
  • the valves 28, 29, 30 respectively block the water flow passages 38a, 39, 40b.
  • the water flow passages 38b, 40a are then opened to allow the flow of water to flow through the water flow passages 38b, 40a.
  • the valve 14 may comprise an air suction valve 42 allowing the introduction of air coming from outside through the inlet / outlet opening 41 and entering the tank d washing and / or rinsing water 6.
  • washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 fills with air as it empties of the washing and / or rinsing water.
  • the introduction of air into the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is ensured by the air vent device 49 connecting the valve 14 on the one hand to a zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing machine tank 3 wash 1 through the air flow tube 46, and on the other hand to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 through the air / water flow tube 51.
  • the figure 3 of the embodiment of the invention described later corresponds to a phase of emptying the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 so as to recover the water from washing and / or rinsing used during a phase of a washing cycle implemented by the washing machine 1.
  • This emptying phase of the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is carried out by activating the first water circulation pump 11, by opening the valve 14 from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6, by circulating the washing and / or rinsing water through the flow pipes 7, 10, 9, and passing through the second water circulation pump 12 being stopped, as illustrated in the figure 3 by the arrows in solid line.
  • the actuator 27b of the valve 14 is not supplied with energy while that the actuator 27a is supplied with energy.
  • valves 28, 29 of the valve 14 are actuated while the valve 30 is not actuated.
  • the valves 28, 30 respectively block the water flow passages 38b, 40a.
  • the water flow passages 38a, 40b are then opened to allow the flow of water to flow through the water flow passages 38a, 40b.
  • washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is filled with washing and / or rinsing water coming from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 as the said tank 6 empties of the air contained inside.
  • valve 29 allows the circulation of air and / or water through the water flow passage 39 coming from the inlet / outlet opening 41 corresponding to the overflow point of the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6.
  • the air leaving the inlet / outlet opening 41 is evacuated to the outside through the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 according to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in the figure 3 by the arrows in dotted lines.
  • water leaving the inlet / outlet opening 41 is discharged to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 or to the external waste water network 13 according to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in the figure 3 by the arrows in dotted lines.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is emptied of its air contained therein, circulating through the air / water flow tube 51 opening into the valve 14, passing through the inlet / outlet 41 and air passage openings 47 of the valve 14, then circulating through the air flow tube 46 opening into an area 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the air contained inside the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is evacuated through the air / water flow tubes 51, 46 and the valve 14 until 'to a zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, then outside of said washing tank 3 by a venting device 50 of the latter.
  • drain water flow 8 generally comprising an elbow 52 causing water stagnation at this point.
  • connection of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 through the air flow tube 46 makes it possible to evacuate the air contained inside said tank 6 towards the outside so as to eliminate the sound turbulence phenomenon linked to the sending of air into the external waste water network 13.
  • An excess of washing and / or rinsing water supplied to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is automatically discharged through the water flow pipe 8 drain via the air / water flow tube 51 and the valve 14.
  • a small amount of washing and / or rinsing water can pass through the air flow tube 46 and return to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 taking into account the lower section of said tube. air flow 46 without causing an incident either for the operation of the washing machine 1 or for the laundry which can be placed in the drum enclosed in said washing tub 3.
  • the figure 4 of the embodiment of the invention described later corresponds to a phase of emptying the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6 to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 so as to reuse the washing water and / or rinsing used during a phase of a washing cycle implemented by the washing machine 1 and stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • This phase of emptying the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 towards the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 is carried out by activating the second water circulation pump 12, by opening the valve 14 from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 towards the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, by circulating the washing and / or rinsing water through the water flow pipes 9, 10, 7 and crossing the first water circulation pump 11 being stopped, as illustrated in the figure 4 by the arrows in solid line.
  • valve 14 During the phases of emptying the washing water and / or rinsing from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and vice versa, these are coupled hydraulically by valve 14.
  • valves 28, 29 of the valve 14 are actuated while the valve 30 is not actuated.
  • the valves 28, 30 respectively block the water flow passages 38b, 40a.
  • the water flow passages 38a, 40b are then opened to allow the flow of water to flow through the water flow passages 38a, 40b.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 fills with air as the latter is emptied of the washing and / or rinsing water contained inside said tank. 6 to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • valve 29 can allow the circulation of air through the water flow passage 39 coming from the outside and entering the inlet / outlet opening 41 corresponding to the overflow point of the water tank of washing and / or rinsing 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is filled with air coming from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, circulating through the flow tube d air 46, passing through the air passage 47 and inlet / outlet 41 openings of the valve 14, then circulating through the air / water flow tube 51 opening into said tank 6.
  • the two valves 28, 29 can be connected by a link 43 so as to allow the simultaneous opening and closing of the water flow passages 38a, 38b, 39.
  • valves 28, 29 operate simultaneously in opening and closing, in the embodiment described. Consequently, a single actuator 27a associated with a rod 43, as illustrated in the figure 5 , is necessary to allow the movement of these valves 28, 29 so as to minimize the costs of obtaining said at least one valve 14 and to simplify the management of the latter by the control means 15, 16.
  • the valve 28 of said at least one valve 14 is in the open position each time the washing and / or rinsing water tank is in hydraulic communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1. Consequently, the volume of air and water varies in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 at each transfer of water between them.
  • the valve 29 of said at least one valve 14 also passes into the open position each time the water level varies in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • valve 29 of said at least one valve 14 is closed in the case of the draining the washing and / or rinsing water from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13 so as to prevent washing and / or rinsing water from being introduced into the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • valves 28, 29 can thus be physically connected to one another by a rod 43 and be actuated simultaneously by a single actuator 27a.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 and said at least one valve 14 are mounted inside the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises the part of the hydraulic water distribution circuit necessary for the operation thereof without or with the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing water tank and / or rinsing device 6 can thus be installed on the washing machine 1 without modifying the hydraulic water distribution circuit internal to the washing machine 1.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water flows inside a single water flow pipe 7 from the washing tank 3 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank. 3 and vice versa.
  • connection between the washing machine 1 and the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is simplified and makes it possible to minimize the costs of obtaining the washing machine 1.
  • the water flow pipe 7 allowing the flow of washing and / or rinsing water from the washing tank 3 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and vice versa corresponds to a pipe emptying the washing machine 1.
  • the hydraulic communication between the washing machine 1 and the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 takes place through the connected water flow pipe 7 to the washing machine 1 and used only for emptying the washing tub 3 when the washing machine 1 does not have the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the tank for washing and / or rinsing water can be made up of one or more parts which can be fixed to each other.
  • the washing machine 1 can comprise a supply of mains water (not shown) so as to fill the washing tank 3 during the different phases of a washing cycle with water which has not been used during a previous phase of the washing cycle in progress or during a previous washing cycle.
  • the washing machine 1 can be supplied with mains water by a water flow pipe (not shown) connected directly to said washing machine 1 from the external water network by means of a solenoid valve making it possible to regulate the amount of water required to operate the washing machine 1.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises control means 15, in particular a microcontroller, making it possible to implement operating cycles of the latter.
  • control means 15 of the washing machine 1 can make it possible to control the operation of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can also comprise control means 16, in particular a microcontroller, making it possible to control the water supply thereof with washing and / or rinsing water coming from the washing tank 3 of the machine 1, emptying the water contained in said washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 towards the washing tank 3 or towards the external wastewater network 13.
  • control means 16 in particular a microcontroller, making it possible to control the water supply thereof with washing and / or rinsing water coming from the washing tank 3 of the machine 1, emptying the water contained in said washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 towards the washing tank 3 or towards the external wastewater network 13.
  • the washing machine 1 can operate independently from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the washing machine 1 can send control signals to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and vice versa which can be interpreted respectively by control means 15, 16.
  • the communication between the washing machine 1 and the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can also be either unidirectional or bidirectional, either by a wired link or by a wireless link.
  • the communication between the washing machine 1 and the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 and / or the control means 16 of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 make it possible to supply water to the washing tank 3 with water coming from the external water network and / or with water coming from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the water supply to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 is carried out with water coming from the external water network and / or with water coming from the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6 depending, in particular, on the phases of the washing cycle implemented by said washing machine 1, on the quantity of water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the parameters defining the source of the water supply to the washing tank are in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 and / or the control means 16 of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 also make it possible to empty the washing tank 3 and / or the washing water tank. washing and / or rinsing 6 to the external waste water network 13 depending, in particular, on the phases of the washing cycle implemented by said washing machine 1, on the quantity of water contained in the water tank of washing and / or rinsing 6, of the level of soiling of the water.
  • the parameters defining the decision to empty the contained water in the washing tub and / or in the washing and / or rinsing water tank to the external wastewater network are in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the control means 15, 16 of the washing machine 1 and / or of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 are adapted to manage the transfers of water flow in the hydraulic water distribution circuit.
  • control means 16 of said tank 6 can transmit data to the control means 15 of said washing machine. wash 1 concerning the operating state of said tank 6 generating an adapted operating mode of said washing machine 1.
  • the control means 15 of said washing machine 1 interpret the non-filling of the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 with water from said tank 6 as an absence of washing and / or rinsing water in said tank 6 following the expiration of a predetermined duration. As soon as the predetermined duration of non-filling of the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 with water coming from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is exceeded, the washing tank 3 of the machine to be washed 1 is filled with tap water.
  • the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 are adapted to detect the absence of water in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 when this tank 6 is installed on said washing machine 1 so as to avoid triggering a fault alert message due to the non-filling of the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 with water from said tank 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprises an air vent device 49 comprising an overflow overflow system and an air flow tube 46 connected to a zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the venting device 49 comprises at least one air passage opening 47 formed in the hydraulic water distribution circuit connected to the air flow tube 46 extending from the part of the hydraulic circuit of water distribution located between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine wash 1.
  • This venting device 49 can take an excess quantity of water introduced during filling of washing and / or rinsing water from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 without affecting either the operation of the washing machine 1 or the operation of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the venting device 49 comprises an air flow tube 46 which can be connected on the one hand directly to the tank for washing and / or rinsing water 6 and on the other hand leaves to zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the venting device 49 comprises an air flow tube 46 which can be connected on the one hand to said at least one valve 14, said at least one valve 14 being connected to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6, and on the other hand to the zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the quantity of excess water introduced during filling with washing and / or rinsing water from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be discharged at least in part to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, according to these two embodiments.
  • venting device 49 makes it possible to avoid the phenomenon of sound turbulence, in particular when filling the tank of washing and / or rinsing water 6 with washing and / or rinsing water from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, caused by the sending of air into the drain water pipe 8 forming an elbow 52 containing standing water, as illustrated by the arrows in line with the figure 3 .
  • Said at least one valve 14 can be connected to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 via an air / water flow tube 51, as illustrated in figures 1 to 4 .
  • said at least one valve 14 can be connected directly at the top of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 so as to reduce the manufacturing costs of the washing machine 1.
  • the seal between said at least a valve 14 and the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be guaranteed by means of a seal.
  • the venting device makes it possible to avoid the phenomenon of sound turbulence, in particular when filling the tank with washing water and / or rinsing with washing water and / or rinsing from the washing machine washing tank, caused by the air being sent into a drain water drain forming an elbow containing standing water.
  • washing and / or rinsing water tank associated with the washing machine could be used in other household appliances, for example a dishwashing machine or a washing and drying machine.

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  1. Waschmaschine (1), umfassend:
    - ein Gehäuse (2);
    - wobei das Gehäuse (2) einen Waschbehälter (3) einschließt;
    - einen Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6);
    - einen Wasserkreislauf zur Wasserverteilung;
    - wobei der Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) eine Entlüftungsvorrichtung (49) umfasst;
    wobei die Entlüftungsvorrichtung (49) ein Luftströmungsrohr (46) umfasst, das mit einem Bereich (48) verbunden ist, wo das Luftströmungsrohr (46) mündet, und sich über dem höchst zulässigen Wasserstand in dem Waschbehälter (3) und in fluider Kommunikation mit dem Waschbehälter (3) der Waschmaschine (1) befindet:
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Entlüftungsvorrichtung (49) mindestens eine Luftdurchlassöffnung (47) umfasst, die in dem Wasserkreislauf zur Wasserverteilung eingerichtet und mit dem Luftströmungsrohr (46) verbunden ist, das sich ausgehend von dem Teil des Wasserkreislaufs zur Wasserverteilung, der sich zwischen dem Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) und dem Waschbehälter (3) der Waschmaschine (1) befindet, bis zu dem Bereich (48) in fluider Kommunikation mit dem Waschbehälter (3) der Waschmaschine (1) erstreckt, wobei sich die mindestens eine Luftdurchlassöffnung (47) auf einer Höhe des Höchststandes (25) des Wasserkreislaufs zur Wasserverteilung befindet.
  2. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Entlüftungsvorrichtung (49) das Luftströmungsrohr (46) umfasst, das einerseits direkt mit dem Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) und andererseits mit dem Bereich (48) in fluider Kommunikation mit dem Waschbehälter (3) der Waschmaschine (1) verbunden ist.
  3. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Entlüftungsvorrichtung (49) das Luftströmungsrohr (46) umfasst, das einerseits mit mindestens einem Ventil (14) verbunden ist, wobei das mindestens eine Ventil (14) mit dem Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) verbunden ist, und andererseits mit dem Bereich (48) in fluider Kommunikation mit dem Waschbehälter (3) der Waschmaschine (1).
  4. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser innerhalb eines einzigen Wasserströmungsschlauchs (7) ausgehend von dem Waschbehälter (3) zu dem Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) und umgekehrt strömt.
  5. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Wasserströmungsschlauch (7), der das Strömen des Wasch- und/oder Spülwassers ausgehend von dem Waschbehälter (3) zu dem Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) und umgekehrt ermöglicht, einem Abpumpschlauch der Waschmaschine (1) entspricht.
  6. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Wasserkreislauf zur Wasserverteilung eine erste Wasserumlaufpumpe (11) umfasst, die den Waschbehälter (3) mit mindestens einem Ventil (14) verbindet, und eine zweite Wasserumlaufpumpe (12), die den Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) mit dem mindestens einen Ventil (14) verbindet.
  7. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine der ersten und zweiten Wasserumlaufpumpe (11, 12) angepasst ist, den Durchlauf eines Wasserflusses ausgehend von dem Waschbehälter (3) bis zu dem Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) und umgekehrt zu ermöglichen, wenn diese inaktiv ist, während eine andere der ersten und zweiten Wasserumlaufpumpe (11, 12) aktiv ist.
  8. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich die zweite Wasserumlaufpumpe (12) an einem Tiefststand des Tanks für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) befindet.
  9. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Tank für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6) außerhalb des Gehäuses (2) der Waschmaschine (1) liegt.
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