EP2434044A1 - Detergent dissolving chamber for washing machines - Google Patents

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EP2434044A1
EP2434044A1 EP11181425A EP11181425A EP2434044A1 EP 2434044 A1 EP2434044 A1 EP 2434044A1 EP 11181425 A EP11181425 A EP 11181425A EP 11181425 A EP11181425 A EP 11181425A EP 2434044 A1 EP2434044 A1 EP 2434044A1
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detergent
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Mutlu Ersavas
Ozgun Dosemeciler
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Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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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
    • D06F39/086—Arrangements for avoiding detergent wastage in the discharge conduit
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F37/267—Tubs specially adapted for mounting thereto components or devices not provided for in preceding subgroups

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  • Present invention relates to interior detergent dissolving chambers provided in laundry washing machines.
  • laundry washing machines are machines which perform washing with powder detergent.
  • Mixing and fully dissolving the powder detergent in the wash water of the machine is crucial both for cleaning of the clothes and for proper operation (due to the powder anti scaling agents added to the detergent) of the machine.
  • Undissolved powder detergent in the wash water accumulates under the washing tub and is discharged through the water outlet during the first change of water. This leads to waste of detergent and insufficient cleaning of the clothes.
  • the machine of the invention is a laundry washing machine which comprises a washing tub; at least one water discharge under the tub; detergent dissolving chamber under the bottom surface of the interior of the tub, to which the wash water is directed before moving to the water discharge.
  • the detergent dissolving chamber is provided with helical walls which direct the water flowing therethrough to the centre.
  • At least one mesh, through which the wash water moves to the water discharge, is located at the centre of the helical walls. It is ensured that undissolved detergent particles in the wash water are circulated particularly through the helical walls to cover a long way. This facilitates dissolution of the detergent particles until they reach the mesh.
  • the aim of the invention is to ensure that the powder detergent used in laundry washing machines is fully dissolved.
  • Another aim of the invention is to ensure full dissolution of the powder detergent prior to the initial water discharge.
  • Another aim of the invention is to prevent the undissolved detergent from entering into the water discharge.
  • Another aim of the invention is to form a detergent dissolving chamber which is convenient for the above mentioned aims.
  • Another aim of the invention is to provide a reliable machine suitable for the above mentioned aims, which is easy and cheap to manufacture.
  • the machine of the invention is a laundry washing machine which is developed for ensuring dissolution of the powder detergent mixed with the wash water and for preventing the undissolved powder detergent from reaching the water discharge.
  • Figures 1-4 show details of the interior of a laundry washing machine (the whole machine is not illustrated).
  • FIG 1-2 show illustrations of the washing machine tub (1) together with the detergent dissolving chamber (2).
  • the tub (2) is the part where the washing drum (not shown) rotates and washing process takes place.
  • At least one water discharge (7), through which the water used for washing is evacuated, is provided under the tub (1). When any washing period has been completed, the water discharged from the tub (1) is received (by means of pump and / or valve mechanisms which are not illustrated) by the water discharge (7) and is evacuated.
  • the water passes through at least one detergent dissolving chamber (2) where undissolved powder detergent particles are dissolved as shown in Figure 1-2 .
  • the undissolved powder detergent particles accumulate in this chamber (2) and remains there (while the water cannot enter into the water discharge (7)) until they are dissolved (in the tub (1)).
  • the detergent dissolving chamber (2) is provided under the bottom surface (3) of the interior of the tub (1) as shown in Figure 1-4 .
  • Said chamber (2) is provided with helical walls (5) which are formed so as to allow the wash water in the tub (1) to flow in a directed manner.
  • Helical walls (5) have a form to direct the water flowing therethrough to centre of the helical walls.
  • At least one mesh (6), through which the wash water moves to the water discharge (7), is located at the centre of the helical walls (5).
  • At least one outer wall (4), which directs the wash water towards these walls (5), may be located at the outer side of the helical walls (5).
  • One of the common characteristics of said walls (4, 5) is to direct the wash water towards the mesh (6). By this means, it is ensured that undissolved detergent particles in the wash water are circulated particularly through the helical walls (5) to cover a long way. This facilitates dissolution of the detergent particles until they reach the mesh (6).
  • Said detergent dissolving chamber (2) may be fixed to the bottom surface (3) of the interior of the tub (1) (or to the inlet of the water discharge (7)), or may be a separate component (shown in Figure 4 ) having a form which is easily attachable thereto and removable therefrom (as shown in Figure 3 ).

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Abstract

A laundry washing machine comprising a washing tub (1); at least one water discharge (7) under the tub (1); detergent dissolving chamber (2) under the bottom surface (3) of the interior of the tub (1), to which the wash water is directed before moving to the water discharge (7). The detergent dissolving chamber (2) is provided with helical walls (5) which direct the water flowing therethrough to the centre.

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    Technical Field
  • Present invention relates to interior detergent dissolving chambers provided in laundry washing machines.
    • Prior Art
  • As is known, laundry washing machines are machines which perform washing with powder detergent. Mixing and fully dissolving the powder detergent in the wash water of the machine is crucial both for cleaning of the clothes and for proper operation (due to the powder anti scaling agents added to the detergent) of the machine. Undissolved powder detergent in the wash water accumulates under the washing tub and is discharged through the water outlet during the first change of water. This leads to waste of detergent and insufficient cleaning of the clothes.
  • Published patent application No WO2009083365 of the prior art discloses a floatable ball disposed in a hose in the discharge hole and a stopper above said ball which prevents the ball from entering the tub. Said document discloses that the ball rises by water intake and blocks the stopper, preventing undissolved detergent from passing through to the discharge hole. In such machines, however, some undissolved detergent may enter into the water discharge hole during the period from the initial water intake to the blocking of the stopper by the ball.
  • Published patent application No WO2008119630 of the prior art discloses a mixer, driven by the drum motor or an external motor, which makes a rotational movement in the tub and assists to detergent dissolution. However, this is a costly solution for washing machines which does not facilitate manufacturing.
    • Brief Description of the Invention
  • The machine of the invention is a laundry washing machine which comprises a washing tub; at least one water discharge under the tub; detergent dissolving chamber under the bottom surface of the interior of the tub, to which the wash water is directed before moving to the water discharge. The detergent dissolving chamber is provided with helical walls which direct the water flowing therethrough to the centre. At least one mesh, through which the wash water moves to the water discharge, is located at the centre of the helical walls. It is ensured that undissolved detergent particles in the wash water are circulated particularly through the helical walls to cover a long way. This facilitates dissolution of the detergent particles until they reach the mesh.
    • Objective of the Invention
  • The aim of the invention is to ensure that the powder detergent used in laundry washing machines is fully dissolved.
  • Another aim of the invention is to ensure full dissolution of the powder detergent prior to the initial water discharge.
  • Another aim of the invention is to prevent the undissolved detergent from entering into the water discharge.
  • Another aim of the invention is to form a detergent dissolving chamber which is convenient for the above mentioned aims.
  • Another aim of the invention is to provide a reliable machine suitable for the above mentioned aims, which is easy and cheap to manufacture.
    • Description of the Drawings
  • Interior of an exemplary laundry washing machine of the invention is illustrated in the annexed figures wherein:
    • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the washing machine tub and the detergent dissolving chamber.
    • Figure 2 is a front sectional view of the washing machine tub and the detergent dissolving chamber.
    • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the washing machine tub and the detergent dissolving chamber in a disassembled state.
    • Figure 4 is top and bottom perspective views of the detergent dissolving chamber.
  • The parts in these drawings are individually enumerated and the corresponding terms of the reference numbers are as follows:
    • Tub
    (1)
    Detergent dissolving chamber
    (2)
    Bottom surface
    (3)
    Outer walls
    (4)
    Helical walls
    (5)
    Mesh
    (6)
    Water discharge
    (7)
    Disclosure of the Invention
  • The machine of the invention is a laundry washing machine which is developed for ensuring dissolution of the powder detergent mixed with the wash water and for preventing the undissolved powder detergent from reaching the water discharge. Figures 1-4 show details of the interior of a laundry washing machine (the whole machine is not illustrated).
  • Figure 1-2 show illustrations of the washing machine tub (1) together with the detergent dissolving chamber (2). The tub (2) is the part where the washing drum (not shown) rotates and washing process takes place. At least one water discharge (7), through which the water used for washing is evacuated, is provided under the tub (1). When any washing period has been completed, the water discharged from the tub (1) is received (by means of pump and / or valve mechanisms which are not illustrated) by the water discharge (7) and is evacuated.
  • Before the water reaches the water discharge (7), the water passes through at least one detergent dissolving chamber (2) where undissolved powder detergent particles are dissolved as shown in Figure 1-2. In other words, all the undissolved powder detergent particles accumulate in this chamber (2) and remains there (while the water cannot enter into the water discharge (7)) until they are dissolved (in the tub (1)).
  • The detergent dissolving chamber (2) is provided under the bottom surface (3) of the interior of the tub (1) as shown in Figure 1-4. Said chamber (2) is provided with helical walls (5) which are formed so as to allow the wash water in the tub (1) to flow in a directed manner. Helical walls (5) have a form to direct the water flowing therethrough to centre of the helical walls. At least one mesh (6), through which the wash water moves to the water discharge (7), is located at the centre of the helical walls (5). At least one outer wall (4), which directs the wash water towards these walls (5), may be located at the outer side of the helical walls (5). One of the common characteristics of said walls (4, 5) is to direct the wash water towards the mesh (6). By this means, it is ensured that undissolved detergent particles in the wash water are circulated particularly through the helical walls (5) to cover a long way. This facilitates dissolution of the detergent particles until they reach the mesh (6).
  • Said detergent dissolving chamber (2) may be fixed to the bottom surface (3) of the interior of the tub (1) (or to the inlet of the water discharge (7)), or may be a separate component (shown in Figure 4) having a form which is easily attachable thereto and removable therefrom (as shown in Figure 3).

Claims (5)

  1. A laundry washing machine comprising a washing tub (1); at least one water discharge (7) under the tub (1); detergent dissolving chamber (2) under the bottom surface (3) of the interior of the tub (1), to which the wash water is directed before moving to the water discharge characterized in that the detergent dissolving chamber (2) comprises helical walls (5) which direct the water flowing therethrough to the centre.
  2. A machine according to Claim 1 characterized in that at least one mesh (6), through which the wash water moves to the water discharge (7), is located at the centre of the helical walls (5).
  3. A machine according to Claim 1 characterized in that at least one outer wall (4), which directs the wash water towards these walls (5), may be located at the outer side of the helical walls (5).
  4. A machine according to Claim 1 characterized in that the detergent dissolving chamber (2) is fixed to the bottom surface (3) of the interior of the tub (1).
  5. A machine according to Claim 1 characterized in that said chamber (2) has an attachable and removable form.
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CN103170174A (en) * 2013-04-07 2013-06-26 百川化工(如皋)有限公司 Washing machine for conveniently separating granules of different granularities in solution
EP2631344A1 (en) * 2012-02-27 2013-08-28 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Washing tub unit and washing machine
WO2022010480A1 (en) * 2020-07-09 2022-01-13 Flexsys Inc. Device for emulsification and dissolution of detergent for laundry washing machines

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US5671617A (en) * 1995-05-16 1997-09-30 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Clothes washing machine having a water passage for discharging water downwardly upon laundry being washed
US6574996B1 (en) * 1997-05-30 2003-06-10 General Electric Company Tub sump dam
WO2008119630A1 (en) 2007-03-29 2008-10-09 Arcelik Anonim Sirketi A washing machine with a mixer to assist detergent disolution
WO2009083365A1 (en) 2007-12-28 2009-07-09 Arcelik Anonim Sirketi A washing machine

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DE3106604A1 (en) * 1980-05-02 1982-03-18 VEB Waschgerätewerk Schwarzenberg, DDR 9430 Schwarzenberg Device for preventing losses of washing agent in washing machines and dishwashers
US5671617A (en) * 1995-05-16 1997-09-30 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Clothes washing machine having a water passage for discharging water downwardly upon laundry being washed
US6574996B1 (en) * 1997-05-30 2003-06-10 General Electric Company Tub sump dam
WO2008119630A1 (en) 2007-03-29 2008-10-09 Arcelik Anonim Sirketi A washing machine with a mixer to assist detergent disolution
WO2009083365A1 (en) 2007-12-28 2009-07-09 Arcelik Anonim Sirketi A washing machine

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EP2631344A1 (en) * 2012-02-27 2013-08-28 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Washing tub unit and washing machine
CN103170174A (en) * 2013-04-07 2013-06-26 百川化工(如皋)有限公司 Washing machine for conveniently separating granules of different granularities in solution
WO2022010480A1 (en) * 2020-07-09 2022-01-13 Flexsys Inc. Device for emulsification and dissolution of detergent for laundry washing machines

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