EP2434041B1 - Waschmaschine mit einem Hydraulikkreislauf zur Wasserverteilung - Google Patents

Waschmaschine mit einem Hydraulikkreislauf zur Wasserverteilung Download PDF

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EP2434041B1
EP2434041B1 EP11194565.5A EP11194565A EP2434041B1 EP 2434041 B1 EP2434041 B1 EP 2434041B1 EP 11194565 A EP11194565 A EP 11194565A EP 2434041 B1 EP2434041 B1 EP 2434041B1
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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 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/083—Liquid discharge or recirculation arrangements
    • 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 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
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  • the present invention relates to a washing machine comprising a washing tub, a washing and / or rinsing water tank and a hydraulic water distribution circuit.
  • the present invention relates to washing machines comprising a wash water tank and / or rinse allowing the use of this washing water and / or rinse during a subsequent phase of a cycle washing or during a subsequent washing 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, in particular FR-A-2,394,968 .
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank is placed next to the washing machine by being fixed or not between them.
  • the present invention aims to provide a washing machine equipped with a wash water tank and / or rinse for draining a partial amount of wash water and / or rinse either from the washing tub to said tank is from said tank to said wash tank from a hydraulic water distribution circuit of the washing machine simple, reliable and inexpensive.
  • the valve includes one or more actuators for controlling valves to open or close water flow passages connecting said wash tub, said water reservoir, and an external waste water system.
  • the present invention finds application when the washing machine is a domestic washing machine, such as a dishwasher, a washing machine or a washing machine and dryer.
  • This washing machine can be a household dishwashing machine, a household washing machine or a domestic washing and drying machine.
  • 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 comprises a body 2 adapted to house a washing tub 3 in which can be mounted in rotation a drum (not shown) for containing the laundry.
  • the body 2 has an upper opening for introducing and removing the laundry in the drum.
  • This access opening can be closed during 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 comprises all the necessary organs (not shown) for the operation and execution of washing cycles, rinsing and spinning laundry.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises a washing and / or rinsing water tank 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 to 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 before 2a, or placed next to the body 2 of the washing machine 1.
  • the positioning and / or attachment of the wash water tank and / or rinse 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 wash tank 3 of the same dimensions as the more important possible.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises a hydraulic water distribution circuit.
  • the water distribution hydraulic circuit comprises a plurality of water flow pipes 7, 8, 9, 10.
  • the wash and / or rinse water tank 6 comprises at least one connection for a power supply cable, a connection for a water supply pipe, and a connection for a drain pipe.
  • one of the washing machine 1 or the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is connected to a power supply network and then the washing machine 1 and the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6 are electrically connected together, as shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 4 .
  • washing machine 1 or the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 must be kept in standby mode to guarantee the awakening of the washing machine 1 equipped with the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6 following external control 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 reservoir 6 is reduced to the electrical consumption of the washing machine 1 without the water tank of washing and / or rinsing 6 only of 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 wash water tank and / or rinse 6.
  • the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 no longer need to remain in sleep mode and can be disconnected of the power supply.
  • the power supply of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be achieved 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 power failure of the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 can be implemented by the washing machine 1 between two uses of the washing machine 1, without putting on standby the water tank of washing and / or rinsing 6.
  • a total power failure of the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 may be preferred to a standby of the latter so as to reduce the consumption of electrical energy .
  • the electrical connection of the washing machine 1 equipped with the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 is simplified for the user or the installer since only one power supply cable 45 is connected to the power supply network. power supply.
  • the installation receiving the washing machine 1 equipped with the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 requires only one outlet instead of one per device or avoids the use of 'a multiple power 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 power supply cable 44 and the washing machine 1 can be connected to the power supply network by a second power 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 power supply cable 45 is connected to the network. power supply.
  • the installation receiving the washing machine 1 equipped with the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 requires only one outlet instead of one per device or avoids the use of 'a multiple power 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 wash water tank and / or rinse 6 is also turned on.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing machine 1 comprise connection means for electrically connecting them together.
  • the first power supply cable 44 is attached to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and this first power supply cable 44 is connected to a socket of the washing machine 1 Then, the second power supply cable 45 is fixed on the washing machine 1 and this second power supply cable 45 is connected to a socket of the power supply network.
  • the power supply of the washing and / or rinsing water tank may be different, for example by connecting a power supply cable from the washing and / or rinsing water tank to the network. power supply either directly or via a multiple power outlet.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is supplied with washing and / or rinsing water via a water drain pipe 7 coming from the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • supplying washing water and / or rinsing the washing water and / or rinsing water tank 6 from the washing tub 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 tank 6 supplies washing and / or rinsing water, a preceding phase of a washing cycle during implementation or of a preceding washing cycle, the wash tub 3 of the washing machine 1 by a water drain pipe 7.
  • the washing water and / or rinsing water supply of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 from the washing tank 1 washing and / or rinsing water 6 may 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 water and / or rinsing from the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 and vice versa can be implemented by means of different water drain pipes.
  • the water drain pipe 7 can also serve to drain the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 by directing washing and / or rinsing water to the external waste water network 13 following the passage this washing water and / or rinsing through members mounted on the tank of washing water and / or rinsing 6, such as for example the valve 14, and without being stored in said water tank washing and / or rinsing 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is drained from the washing and / or rinsing water coming from the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, and possibly stored in a storage area of washing and / or rinsing water 6b 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 external wastewater network 13.
  • the water drain pipe 8 can be used for draining the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing water and / or rinse contained in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the water drain pipe 7 connecting the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to the wash and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the water drain pipe 8 connecting the water tank washing and / or rinsing 6 to the external waste water network 13 may be interconnected by means of a valve 14 so as to direct the washing and / or rinsing water to the external wastewater network 13 is directly at the outlet of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 or after passing through the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the valve 14 is connected to three water flow pipes 7, 8, 10 inlet and / or outlet of washing water and / or rinsing.
  • a first water flow pipe 7 connected to the drain outlet of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 is connected to the valve 14.
  • a second water drain pipe 10 connected to the second pump water circulation 12 installed at a low point of the wash water and / or rinse tank 6 is connected to the valve 14.
  • a third water flow pipe 8 connected to the external waste water network 13 is connected to the valve 14.
  • the valve 14 comprises one or more actuators 27a, 27b for controlling valves 28, 29, 30 so as to open or close water flow passages 38a, 38b, 39, 40a, 40b connecting the wash tub. 3 of the washing machine 1, the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the external wastewater network 13.
  • the actuator or actuators 27a, 27b of the valve 14 may be wax expansion cylinders, as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 .
  • actuator or actuators of the valve may be different, such as for example electric motors, electromagnets, etc.
  • the valve 14 comprises two actuators 27a, 27b.
  • the number of actuators of the valve is not limiting and may be different.
  • the valve 14 may also comprise an inlet opening 41 for draining an excess of washing and / or rinsing water during the filling of the washing water and / or rinsing water tank 6 with water of water. washing and / or rinsing from the washing tub 3 of the 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 water storage area and / or rinse 6b of said wash water tank and / or rinse 6 by means of water flow pipes 9, 10 and an outlet opening 33 connected to the external waste water network 13 by means of the water flow pipe 8.
  • the valve 14 may be constituted by a body 34 and a lid 35.
  • the lid 35 is fixed on the body 34 of the valve 14 by conventional fastening means, for example of the type by screwing, snap elastic. These fastening 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 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 tub 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 water drain pipe 8 extending from the washing water and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external wastewater network 13 are connected together and form the high point 25 situated above the maximum permissible water level inside the reservoir of washing and / or rinsing water 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can not be emptied involuntarily by a sludge phenomenon 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 can not be unintentionally emptied into the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 when only a part this washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is returned to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to be reused in a subsequent phase of a wash cycle in progress or during a subsequent wash cycle.
  • washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is returned to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 when filling the container.
  • washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 the amount of washing water and / or rinsing may be dependent on the amount of laundry introduced into the drum.
  • the amount 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 drain pipe 7 extending from the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the water drain pipe 8 extending from the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 to the external waste water network 13 can be achieved by means of the valve 14 located inside the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6.
  • valve is in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the 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 connecting 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 water tank and / or rinse 6 with the valve 14 when assembling said wash and / or rinse water tank 6 on the washing machine 1.
  • valve 14 can be placed in the lower part of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • valve 14 placed in the lower part of the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 may be located near the second water circulation pump 12, itself placed in the lower part of the water tank washing and / or rinsing 6, so as to group the members of the hydraulic water distribution circuit in a defined area of said wash water tank and / or rinse 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 situated between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 makes it possible to defusing the return of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 by allowing an introduction of air into the hydraulic water distribution circuit 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 a passage of air from the outside to the inside of the hydraulic water distribution circuit and to avoid a water discharge from the inside of the hydraulic water distribution circuit to the outside.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprises an air-venting device 26, 49 also making it possible to fill and empty wash and / or rinse water at the same time. 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 not 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 tub 3 of the washing machine 1 can not prevent the return of the washing water. and / or rinsing stored in the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 by siphoning as soon as the transfer of washing water and / or rinse is engaged between the washing water tank and / or rinse 6 and the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1, and vice versa.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 formed in the hydraulic water distribution circuit serves to defuse this transfer of washing and / or rinsing water between the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6 and the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 is located at a height at the high point 25 of the hydraulic water distribution circuit corresponding to a point of depression when said first and second water circulation pumps 11 , 12 are arrested.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 makes it possible to draw air to defuse the transfer of washing and / or rinsing water between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 may 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 defusing of the transfer. 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 may be provided at the high point formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing machine tank 3. 1.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 from the high point 25 formed between the washing water tank and / or rinse 6 and the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 defuses the return of the washing water and / or rinse stored in the water tank of washing and / or rinsing 6 in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 by allowing an introduction of air 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 washing 1 can be carried out in a water flow pipe 7, 8, 10, 21, 51.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 may be formed in the valve 14 located at the high point 25 of the hydraulic water distribution circuit formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the valve 14 comprises an air passage opening 36 corresponding to a clearance formed in an inner wall 37 of the valve 14 having a water flow passage 38b that can be closed by the valve 28.
  • the air supply through the valve 14 for the defusing of the transfer of washing water and / or rinsing between the washing water tank and / or rinse 6 and the wash tank 3 of the washing machine 1 can be performed when the water flow passage 38b is closed off or not by the valve 28.
  • the section of the air passage opening 36 is dimensioned so as to allow the defusing of the return of washing and / or rinsing water stored in the tank of washing and / or rinsing water 6 in the tank washing unit 3 of the washing machine 1 by allowing 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 may be of a diameter of the order of 2 to 5 mm.
  • the value of the section of the air passage opening is not limiting and may be different.
  • the section of the air passage opening 36 is adjusted so as to defuse the transfer of washing and / or rinsing water between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 quickly while avoiding the creation of a water leak during the transfer of the washing water and / or rinsing from said washing tank 3 to said tank 6 or to the water network external worn 13.
  • This air passage opening 36 may be adjacent to the water flow passage 38b so as to facilitate the cleaning of the latter as a result of the flow of water.
  • the interior of the valve 14 can become fouled with particles from the 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 formed between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tub 3 of the the washing machine 1 flowing through the air passage opening 36 when the valve 28 is in the closed position of the water flow passage 38b of the valve 14.
  • the return of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 can be defused by allowing an introduction of air at the high point formed between said tank 6 and said wash tank 3 through said at least one air passage opening 47 and then through the air passage opening 36 located in the wall 37 including the water flow passage 38b.
  • the air from said at least one air passage opening 47 passes through the air passage opening 36 as a flow of water flows between the water flow passages 38a and 40b. the valve 14 so as to defuse the return of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing water tank and / or rinse 6 in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 when the pump water circulation 12 is stopped.
  • Said air passage opening 36 of the valve 14 can also be obtained by providing a cutout in a seal placed on the valve 28 or by using the valve 28 without a seal so that the seal between the valve 28 and the inner wall 37 of the valve 14 is not total 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 situated between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to a zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 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 empty wash and / or rinse water inside the tank. in a simple, economical and efficient way.
  • the venting of the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 is ensured by the air flow tube 46 connecting the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 to the washing tub. 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 comprises a venting device 50 suitable and known per se need not be described in more detail here.
  • connection between said at least one air passage opening 47 formed in the hydraulic water distribution circuit and the air flow tube 46 can be either made through the valve 14 as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 5 to 8 either through a water flow pipe 7, 8, 10, 51, or through the wash and / or rinse 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 may have a diameter of the order of 15mm to 20mm and the airflow tube 46 may 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 tub 3 of the washing machine 1 where the air flow tube 46 opens out can be either the washing tub 3 itself, or a chamber connecting a detergent dispenser at the washing tub 3, either a chamber of a detergent dispenser or at a cuff 53 connecting the washing tub 3 to the body 2 of the washing machine 1.
  • zone in fluid communication with the wash tub of the washing machine are in no way limiting and may be different.
  • the zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 where the air flow tube 46 opens out is located above the maximum permissible water level in said washing tub 3.
  • said at least one air passage opening 47 formed in the hydraulic water distribution circuit is connected to an air flow tube opening into the air. free and a point located at a predetermined height preventing said first and second water circulation pumps 11, 12 to expel water at this height.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprises an air venting device for filling and emptying washing and / or rinsing water inside the tank. ci in a simple, economical and efficient way.
  • the airflow tube 46 opens out into the air at a sufficiently high point so that the first and second water circulation pumps 11, 12 do not have enough power to go upstream. water up to this level.
  • the second pump water circulation 12 mounted in the washing water tank and / or rinse 6 may allow on the one hand to supply washing water and / or rinse the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and secondly to empty the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external wastewater network 13.
  • the washing water supply and / or rinse the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 from the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 and the draining of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the external waste water network 13 can be realized 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 tub 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 flow therethrough when the other of said first and second circulation pumps of water 11, 12 operates so as not to block the flow 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 a valve 14 is simplified by so as to limit the costs of obtaining and to ensure 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 implanted 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 in accordance with the invention makes it possible to use it with or without the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 according to the wish of the user.
  • the washing machine 1 according to the invention connected or not to the washing water tank and / or rinse 6 can be used such as a conventional washing machine if the user 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 the connection or not of the washing water tank and / or rinsing 6 with said washing machine 1.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises at least one network 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 water supply pipe of the network can be connected directly to the washing machine 1 without supplying the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 with water from the network.
  • 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 makes it possible to overcome the drawbacks of positive displacement pumps where the water is compressed in order to be put in motion, causing these volumetric pumps to be operated continuously to send water in only 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 a portion of the washing and / or rinsing water from the washing tub 3 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank. 6 by generating a stream of washing and / or rinsing water passing through the valve 14 and the second water circulation pump 12 being inactive.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing tub 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 the in a subsequent phase of a washing cycle in progress or during a subsequent washing cycle by storing the washing and / or rinsing water in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • Draining the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 is effected by activating the first water circulation pump 11 installed in the washing machine 1, opening an outlet opening of the valve 14 and keeping the second water circulation pump 12 at a standstill so that a flow of water is circulated between the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 and the wash and / or rinse water tank 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water can pass through the second water circulation pump 12 without opposing a resistance when the first pump water circulation 11 is put into operation so as to drain the washing water and / or rinse contained in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 inside the wash water tank and / or rinsing 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 a portion of the washing and / or rinsing water from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the tank of water. washing 3 by generating a stream of washing and / or rinsing water passing through the 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 emptied into the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 so as to reuse the latter during a subsequent phase of a washing cycle in progress or during a subsequent washing cycle following the storage of the washing and / or rinsing water in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 .
  • Draining the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is carried out by activating the second water circulation pump 12 installed in the water reservoir of washing and / or rinsing 6, by opening an outlet opening of the valve 14 and holding the first water circulation pump 11 at a standstill so that a flow of water is circulated between the reservoir washing and / or rinsing water 6 and washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • washing and / or rinsing water can pass through the first water circulation pump 11 without opposing a resistance when the second water circulation pump 12 is put into operation so as to drain the water. washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 inside the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water can pass through the first water circulation pump 11 thanks to the internal clearances of this first water circulation pump 11 when the second water circulation pump 12 is put into operation.
  • the valve 14 is a single three-way valve for selecting the emptying of the washing tub 3 from the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 or to the external waste water network 13, and the emptying of the washing water and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 or to the external wastewater 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 wash water flow and / or rinsing 6 in the hydraulic water distribution circuit of the washing machine 1.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 is situated 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 tank of washing and / or rinsing water 6.
  • the positioning of the second water circulation pump 12 being a centrifugal pump is also related to its design since this water circulation pump can only work when it is filled with water and not by sucking in water.
  • the figures 1 and 5 two embodiments of the invention described later correspond to a phase of emptying the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13.
  • This phase of emptying the washing tub 3 from the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13 is effected by activating the first water circulation pump 11, by opening the valve 14 from the washing tub. 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external wastewater network 13 and circulating the washing and / or rinsing water through the water drain pipes 7, 8, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 and 5 by arrows in full line.
  • the washing water and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the second water circulation pump 12 are not connected to the hydraulic water distribution circuit that is useful for draining the washing and / or rinsing water. contained in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external waste water network 13.
  • the washing water tank and / or rinse 6 can be indifferently filled or empty.
  • valve 14 is in an initial position where a stream of water flows from the tank of washing 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external wastewater network 13 by passing through said valve 14.
  • the flow of water enters through the inlet / outlet opening 31 and exits 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 seal 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 flow passages water 38b, 40b.
  • washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 can be drained when the valve 14 is out of order.
  • the washing machine 1 can thus be put into operation without using the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the figures 2 and 6 two embodiments of the invention described later correspond to a draining phase of the wash water tank and / or rinsing 6 to the external waste water network 13.
  • This draining phase of the washing water and / or rinsing water tank 6 towards the external waste water network 13 is effected by activating the second water circulation pump 12, by opening the valve 14 from the storage tank. washing and / or rinsing water 6 to the external wastewater network 13 and circulating the washing and / or rinsing water through the water drain pipes 9, 10, 8, as illustrated in figures 2 and 6 by arrows in full line.
  • the first water circulation pump 11 is not connected to the hydraulic water distribution circuit which is useful for the emptying of the washing and / or rinsing water contained in the washing water tank and / or flushing 6 to the external wastewater network 13.
  • This draining phase of the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 can be implemented either automatically or manually.
  • the automatic emptying of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be carried out using at least one appropriate sensor located in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • This sensor can be adapted to detecting the presence of a chemical or physical element, for example a dye or bacteria, by measuring, in particular the conductivity, the coloration, or the transparency of the washing and / or rinsing water.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 can be operated automatically to drain the wash water and / or rinse the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 to the water network external wear 13 as a function of the detection carried out by the sensor and by the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 and / or the control means 16 of the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6.
  • the manual emptying of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be carried out following the activation by the user of a control valve for emptying the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 sent.
  • the user may wish to drain the wash water and / or rinse the tank washing water and / or rinsing 6 to the external waste water network 13, in particular, in case of fear of a load of soiled linen, doubt about the washing water and / or rinsing collected, 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 seal 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 include an air suction valve 42 for introducing air from outside through the inlet / outlet opening 41 and entering the reservoir. washing and / or rinsing water 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 fills with air as it is emptied of the washing and / or rinsing water.
  • the introduction of air into the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 is provided by the venting device 49 connecting the valve 14 on the one hand to a zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 through the air flow tube 46, and secondly to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 through the air flow tube / water 51.
  • the figures 3 and 7 two embodiments of the invention described later correspond to a phase of emptying the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 so as to recover the water washing and / or rinsing used during a phase of a washing cycle carried out by the washing machine 1.
  • This phase of emptying the washing tub 3 from the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is effected by activating the first water circulation pump 11, by opening the valve 14 from the washing tub 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 of 7, 10, 9, and passing through the second water circulation pump 12 being stopped, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 3 and 7 by arrows in full line.
  • a stream of water flows from the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 by passing through the valve 14.
  • the flow of water enters through the inlet / outlet opening 31 and exits through the inlet opening / output 32 of the valve 14.
  • the actuator 27b of the valve 14 is not energized 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 close 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 fills with washing and / or rinsing water coming from the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 as said tank 6 empties the air contained inside.
  • valve 29 allows the flow of air and / or water through the water flow passage 39 from the inlet / outlet opening 41 corresponding to the overflow point of the wash water tank and / or rinsing 6.
  • the air leaving the inlet / outlet opening 41 is discharged either into the external wastewater network 13 according to the first embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. figure 3 by the arrows in dashed line, or outwardly through the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. figure 7 by the arrows in dashed line.
  • water leaving the inlet / outlet opening 41 is discharged into the external wastewater network 13 according to the first embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. figure 3 by the dashed arrows, either to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 or to the external waste water network 13 according to the second embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. figure 7 by the arrows in dashed line.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is emptied of its air contained therein, flowing through the air / water flow tube 51 opening into the valve 14, passing through the inlet / outlet openings 41 and air passage 47 of the valve 14, and then flowing through the air flow tube 46 opening into a zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the air contained inside the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is discharged through the air / water flow tubes 51, 46 and the valve 14 until a zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1, then outside said washing tank 3 by an air vent device 50 thereof.
  • the phenomenon of sound turbulence related to the delivery of air contained inside the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 in the external waste water network 13 is due to the installation of the pipe of draining water flow 8 generally comprising a bend 52 causing stagnation of water at this point.
  • connection of the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 to the zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 through the air flow tube 46 makes it possible to evacuate the air inside said reservoir 6 to the outside so as to eliminate the phenomenon of sound turbulence related to the air supply in the external wastewater network 13.
  • An excess of washing and / or rinsing water fed into the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is automatically discharged through the draining water pipe 8 via the flow tube of air / water 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 in view of the lower section of said washing tube. airflow 46 without causing incident neither for the operation of the washing machine 1 nor for the laundry that can be placed in the drum enclosed in said washing tub 3.
  • the figures 4 and 8 two embodiments of the invention described later correspond to a draining phase of the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 to the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 so as to reuse the water of washing and / or rinsing used during a phase of a washing cycle carried out by the washing machine 1 and stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • This emptying phase of the washing water and / or rinsing 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 to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1, by circulating the washing and / or rinsing water through the water flow pipes 9, 10, 7 and through the first water circulation pump 11 being stopped, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 4 and 8 by arrows in full line.
  • the actuator 27b of the valve 14 is not supplied with energy while 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 close 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 it is emptied of the washing and / or rinsing water contained inside said tank 6 to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • valve 29 may allow the flow of air through the water flow passage 39 coming from outside and entering the inlet / outlet opening 41 corresponding to the overflow point of the water reservoir of washing and / or rinsing 6.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is filled with air from the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1, flowing through the flow tube 46, passing through the air passage openings 47 and inlet / outlet 41 of the valve 14, then flowing through the air / water flow tube 51 opening into said reservoir 6.
  • the two valves 28, 29 can be connected by a connecting rod 43 so as to allow simultaneous opening and closing of the water flow passages 38a, 38b, 39.
  • valves 28, 29 operate simultaneously in opening and closing, in the two embodiments described. Therefore, a single actuator 27a associated with a rod 43 is necessary to allow the displacement of these valves 28, 29 so as to minimize the costs of obtaining the valve 14 and simplify the management of the latter by the control means 15, 16.
  • the valve 28 of the valve 14 is in the open position each time the washing and / or rinsing water tank is in hydraulic communication with the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1. air and water varies in the wash water and / or rinse tank 6 with each water transfer therebetween.
  • the valve 29 of the valve 14 also passes to the open position each time the water level varies in the wash and / or rinse water tank 6.
  • valve 29 of the valve 14 is closed in the case of the emptying of the washing water and / or rinsing the washing tank 3 of the washing machine 1 to the external wastewater 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 each other by a rod 43 and be actuated simultaneously by a single actuator 27a.
  • the second water circulation pump 12 and the 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 6 can 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 tub 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 drain pipe 7 allowing the flow of the washing and / or rinsing water from the washing tub 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 is effected by the water flow pipe 7 connected to the washing machine 1 and used only for the emptying the washing tub 3 when the washing machine 1 is devoid of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the wash water tank and / or rinse can be made of one or more parts that can be fixed to each other.
  • the washing machine 1 may comprise a mains water supply (not shown) so as to fill the washing tub 3 during the different phases of a washing cycle with water that has not been used. during a previous phase of the washing cycle in progress or during a previous washing cycle.
  • the washing machine 1 may be supplied with water from the network by a water flow pipe (not shown) directly connected to said washing machine 1 from the external water network by means of a solenoid valve for regulating the flow of water. amount of water needed 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 thereof.
  • 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 may also comprise control means 16, in particular a microcontroller, making it possible to control the supply of water to the latter with water. washing and / or rinsing water coming from the washing tank 3 of the machine 1, the emptying of the water contained in said wash and / or rinsing water tank 6 to the washing tank 3 or to the external wastewater network 13.
  • the washing machine 1 can operate independently from the wash and / or rinse water tank 6.
  • the washing machine 1 can send control signals to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and conversely 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, or by a wired connection or by a wireless link.
  • the communication between the washing machine 1 and the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 is not 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 from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the water supply of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 is carried out with water from the external water network and / or with water from the wash water tank and / or rinsing device 6 in particular according to the phases of the washing cycle carried out by said washing machine 1, the quantity of water contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the parameters defining the source of the water supply of the washing tub 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 tub 3 and / or the water tank of washing and / or rinsing 6 to the external wastewater network 13 depending, in particular, the phases of the washing cycle implemented by said washing machine 1, the amount of water contained in the water tank washing and / or rinsing 6, the level of soiling of the water.
  • the parameters defining the decision to empty the water contained in the washing tub and / or in the wash and / or rinsing water tank to the external wastewater network are in no way limiting and may to be different.
  • the control means 15, 16 of the washing machine 1 and / or the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 are adapted to manage the transfer 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. washing 1 on the operating state of said reservoir 6 generating a mode of operation adapted to said washing machine 1.
  • the control means 15 of said washing machine 1 interpret the non-filling of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 with water from said tank 6 as a lack of washing water and / or rinsing in said tank 6 following the flow of a predetermined time. As soon as the predetermined duration of non-filling of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 with water from the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 is exceeded, the washing tub 3 of the machine washing 1 is filled with water from the network.
  • the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 are adapted to detect the absence of water in the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 when the tank 6 is installed on said washing machine 1 so as to avoid triggering a warning message of a failure due to the non-filling of the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 with water from said tank 6.
  • the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 comprises an air vent device 26 comprising a system overflow overflow.
  • the venting device 26 comprises a connecting pipe 21 connected on the one hand to an upper part of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and on the other hand to a first part 14a of the valve 14, in particular to a flow path, and said first portion 14a of the valve 14 is also connected to the drain water pipe 8 to the external wastewater network 13.
  • the venting device 26 makes it possible, on the one hand, for the air contained in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 to escape towards the outside during filling with water. washing and / or rinsing said tank 6, or allows the air to enter the inside of said tank of washing and / or rinsing water 6 during the emptying of the washing water and / or rinsing said reservoir 6, as illustrated by the dashed arrows.
  • This venting device 26 also makes it possible to evacuate the excess quantity of water introduced during the filling of the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir with washing and / or rinsing water 6 towards the network. external waste water 13.
  • the first portion 14a of the valve 14 comprises the valve 29 and the second portion 14b of the valve 14 comprises the valves 28 and 30.
  • the venting device 26 further comprises the connection of the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 to the draining water drain pipe 8 to the external wastewater network 13 made. by means of the connecting pipe 21 and the first portion 14a of the valve 14, a venting system 23 located between the washing and / or rinsing water reservoir 6 and the first portion 14a of the valve 14.
  • the vent system 23 is adapted only to allow air to enter the wash and / or rinse water tank 6 during the draining of the wash water and / or rinse water. it either to the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 or to the external wastewater network 13, and not to let air out of the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 when filling the washing water and / or rinsing it.
  • the vent system 23 comprises a valve that can be placed inside the connecting pipe 21 so as to allow only the passage of the air inlet flow into the wash water tank. and / or rinsing 6.
  • the venting device 26 may optionally furthermore comprise a system for detecting a maximum water level in the wash and / or rinsing water tank 6 which can be connected either to the control means 15 of the the washing machine 1 is to the control means 16 of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the maximum water level detection transmission in the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 can be carried out by means of an electrical wire connection 19 and by means of a sensor 20 of the switch type.
  • the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 comprises an air venting device 49 having an overflow overflow system and an airflow tube 46 connected to an area 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 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 an airflow tube 46 extending from the hydraulic circuit portion. dispensing water located between the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 and the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1 to an area 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 3 of the machine to wash 1.
  • This venting device 49 can take a quantity of excess water introduced during the filling of the washing and / or rinsing water tank with washing and / or rinsing water 6 to the washing tank 3. of the washing machine 1 without impairing either the operation of the washing machine 1 or the operation of the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6.
  • the venting device 49 includes an air flow tube 46 that can be connected directly to the wash and / or rinse water tank 6 and other part to zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the venting device 49 comprises an air flow tube 46 that can be connected on the one hand to the valve 14, the valve 14 being connected to the wash water tank and / or rinsing 6, and secondly to the zone 48 in fluid communication with the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1.
  • the quantity of excess water introduced during the filling of the washing and / or rinsing water tank with washing and / or rinsing water can be discharged at least partly 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 during the filling of the wash and / or rinsing water tank 6 with washing and / or rinsing water originating from the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 1, caused by the sending of air into the drain water pipe 8 forming a bend 52 containing standing water, as illustrated by the arrows in center line at the figure 7 .
  • the valve 14 can be connected to the washing and / or rinsing water tank 6 via an air / water flow tube 51, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 5 to 8 .
  • valve 14 can be connected directly to the upper part of the wash water tank and / or rinse 6 so as to reduce the manufacturing costs of the washing machine 1.
  • the seal between the valve 14 and the reservoir washing water and / or rinse 6 can be guaranteed by means of a seal.
  • said at least one air passage opening of the hydraulic water distribution circuit located between the washing and / or rinsing water tank and the washing tub of the washing machine allows to defuse the return of the washing and / or rinsing water stored in the washing and / or rinsing water tank in the washing tub of the washing machine by allowing an introduction of air into the circuit hydraulic water distribution through said at least one air passage opening.
  • 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:
    - einen Gehäuse (2);
    - wobei das besagte Gehäuse (2) einen Laugenbehälter (3) einschließt;
    - einen Wasch- und/oder Spülwassertank (6);
    - einen hydraulischen Wasserverteilungskreis;
    - wobei der hydraulische Wasserverteilungskreis den besagten Laugenbehälter (3) mit dem Wassertank (6) verbindet;
    - Ventil (14);
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil (14) eines oder mehrere Stellglieder (27a, 27b) umfasst, die das Steuern von Klappen (28, 29, 30) ermöglichen, um Wasserabflussdurchlässe (38a, 38b, 39, 40a, 40b) zu öffnen oder zu schließen, welche den besagten Laugenbehälter (3), den Wassertank (6) und ein externes Abwassernetz (13) verbinden.
  2. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil (14) angeschlossen ist an:
    - eine erste Wasserabflussleitung (7), die mit dem Entleerungsauslauf den besagten Laugenbehälter (3) verbunden ist,
    - eine zweite Wasserabflussleitung (10), die mit einer Wasserumlaufpumpe (12) verbunden ist, die an einer unteren Stelle des Wassertanks (6) installiert ist, und
    - eine dritte Wasserabflussleitung (8), die mit dem externen Abwassernetz (13) verbunden ist.
  3. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil (14) im Inneren des Wassertanks (6) befestigt ist und Folgendes umfasst:
    - eine erste Zulauf-/Auslauföffnung (31), die mit dem besagten Laugenbehälter (3) mittels der ersten Wasserabflussleitung (7) verbunden ist,
    - eine zweite Zulauf-/Auslauföffnung (32), die mit einem Speicherbereich für Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser (6b) des Wassertanks (6) mittels der zweiten Wasserabflussleitung (10) verbunden ist, und
    - eine Auslauföffnung (33), die mit dem externen Abwassernetz (13) mittels der dritten Wasserabflussleitung (8) verbunden ist.
  4. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil (14) im unteren Teil des Wassertanks (6) angeordnet ist.
  5. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das oder die Stellglieder (27a, 27b) des Ventils (14) Zylinder mit Wachsdehnung sind.
  6. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil (14) Folgendes umfasst:
    - eine erste Klappe (28), die zwei Wasserabflussdurchlässe (38a, 38b) verschließen kann;
    - eine zweite Klappe (29), die einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (39) verschließen kann;
    - eine dritte Klappe (30), die zwei Wasserabflussdurchlässe (40a, 40b) verschließen kann.
  7. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass während einer Entleerungsphase des Wasch- und/oder Spülwassers vom besagten Laugenbehälter (3) in den Wassertank (6), und umgekehrt:
    - die erste Klappe (28) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (38b) verschließt und einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (38a) öffnet;
    - die zweite Klappe (29) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (39) öffnet;
    - die dritte Klappe (30) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (40a) verschließt und einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (40b) öffnet;
    - um einen Wasch- und/oder Spülwasserfluss durch die Wasserabflussdurchlässe (38a, 40b), die von der ersten und dritten Klappe (28, 30) geöffnet werden, zum Zirkulieren zu bringen.
  8. Waschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass während einer Entleerungsphase des Wasch- und/oder Spülwassers vom besagten Laugenbehälter (3) in den Wassertank (6):
    - die erste Klappe (28) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (38b) verschließt und einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (38a) öffnet;
    - die zweite Klappe (29) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (39) öffnet;
    - die dritte Klappe (30) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (40a) verschließt und einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (40b) öffnet;
    - um einen Wasch- und/oder Spülwasserfluss durch die Wasserabflussdurchlässe (38a, 40b), die von der ersten und dritten Klappe (28, 30) geöffnet werden, zum Zirkulieren zu bringen, und um den Überschuss an Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser durch den Wasserabflussdurchlass (39), der durch die Öffnung der zweiten Klappe (29) freigegeben wird, in das externe Abwassernetz (13) und/oder den besagten Laugenbehälter (3) zu leiten.
  9. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass während einer Entleerungsphase des Wasch- und/oder Spülwassers vom besagten Laugenbehälter (3) in das externe Abwassernetz (13):
    - die erste Klappe (28) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (38a) verschließt und einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (38b) öffnet;
    - die zweite Klappe (29) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (39) verschließt;
    - die dritte Klappe (30) einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (40a) verschließt und einen Wasserabflussdurchlass (40b) öffnet;
    - um einen Wasch- und/oder Spülwasserfluss durch die Wasserabflussdurchlässe (38b, 40b), die von der ersten und dritten Klappe (28, 30) geöffnet werden, zum Zirkulieren zu bringen, und um zu verhindern, dass Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser in den Wassertank (6) eingeleitet wird, indem der Wasserabflussdurchlass (39) von der zweiten Klappe (29) verschlossen wird.
  10. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil (14) zwei Klappen (28, 29) umfasst, die durch ein Schaltgestänge (43) verbunden sind, um die gleichzeitige Öffnung und Schließung mehrerer Wasserabflussdurchlässe (38a, 38b, 39) zu ermöglichen.
  11. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil (14) eine Luftdurchlassöffnung (36) auf Höhe eines Wasserabflussdurchlasses (38b) umfasst, der von einer Klappe (38) verschlossen werden kann.
  12. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil (14) eine Zulauföffnung (41) umfasst, um einen Überlauf von Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser beim Füllen des Wassertanks (6) mit Wasch- und/oder Spülwasser aus besagten Laugenbehälter (3).
  13. Waschmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der hydraulische Wasserverteilungskreis eine erste Wasserumlaufpumpe (11), die den besagten Laugenbehälter (3) mit dem Ventil (14) verbindet, und eine zweite Wasserumlaufpumpe (12) umfasst, die den Wassertank (6) mit dem Ventil (14) verbindet.
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