EP2519681A2 - A washer/dryer comprising a door - Google Patents

A washer/dryer comprising a door

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EP2519681A2
EP2519681A2 EP10801582A EP10801582A EP2519681A2 EP 2519681 A2 EP2519681 A2 EP 2519681A2 EP 10801582 A EP10801582 A EP 10801582A EP 10801582 A EP10801582 A EP 10801582A EP 2519681 A2 EP2519681 A2 EP 2519681A2
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Prior art keywords
door
washer
dryer
guide
disposed
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Didem Yildiz
Recep Ayas
Rasim Hasmet Cizmeci
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Arcelik 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 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F39/14—Doors or covers; Securing means therefor

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  • the present invention relates to a washer/dryer having a door.
  • a door In washer/dryers a door is disposed which provides access into the body in order to load and unload the laundry.
  • the door is actuated by the user by means of a handle.
  • the handle is secured to the body by a hook in the closed position and a pin is provided between the said hook and the handle, providing the transmission of movement.
  • the handle and the hook are provided to return to their free positions after being actuated by means of a spring mounted again on the pin.
  • the door is assembled such that the pin, the spring, the handle and the portions of the hook mounted onto the pin remain between the inner door and the outer door and thus the locking mechanism is secured in a closed and safe volume.
  • German Patent No. DE3809998 a washing machine is explained comprising a door that is opened and closed by means of a handle.
  • the handle is provided to return to the free position thereof by means of a spring after being actuated for the aim of opening/closing.
  • the spring may be damaged if not disposed correctly while joining the inner door and the outer door. Damaging of the spring causes the handle not to perform its
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer/dryer the door of which is opened and closed without any problem.
  • the invention comprises at least one guide disposed on the surfaces of the inner door and/or the outer door and facing each other when mounted thereon, providing the hook spring to be positioned towards between the inner door and the outer door during assembly.
  • the spring is prevented from being damaged during assembly by being provided to be positioned correctly by the worker making the assembly by means of the reference and direction supplied with the guide.
  • the washer/dryer can be a washer, a dryer or a washer having the feature of drying laundry.
  • the guide is configured as a protrusion and the spring is placed in the correct position by being driven into the guide.
  • the spring has a spiral that provides dampening and two legs that extend from the ends of the spiral vertically towards the central axis of the spiral.
  • the guide comprises a separator with the length matching the distance between the legs, bearing against the legs when the spring is disposed in place and determining the distance between the legs. While the legs are supported from inside by the said separator disposed therebetween, the guide furthermore comprises a support on each side for supporting the legs from the outside. Thus, each leg is clasped from both sides by the separator and the support and directed towards the right direction while the spring is driven into place.
  • the guide comprises arms that extend from the separator towards the direction of driving. By means of the arms, the movement of the spring is guided during the driving thereof into the right position and the spring reaching the right position is guaranteed.
  • one foot is disposed at the end of each leg extending outward so as to form an L shape.
  • the feet bear against the supports when the inner door and outer door are joined and the spring is positioned in between the two doors.
  • an alignment member [0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, an alignment member
  • Figure 2 - is the exploded view of the door.
  • Figure 3 - is the view of the inner surface of the outer door in an
  • Figure 4 - is the view of detail A in Figure 3.
  • Figure 5 - is the view of the inner surface of the outer door in another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 - is the view of detail B in Figure 5.
  • Figure 7 - is the view of the inner surface of the inner door in another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washer/dryer (1 ) of the present invention comprises,
  • a locking mechanism (4) that provides the door (3) to be secured to the body (2) in the closed position and to be released by being actuated when desired to be opened
  • the door (3) comprises
  • the door (3) furthermore comprises a skirt that is squeezed between the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) and a transparent door (7) having a hub extending towards the inside of the body (2).
  • a skirt that is squeezed between the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) and a transparent door (7) having a hub extending towards the inside of the body (2).
  • the locking mechanism (4) comprises,
  • the inner door (5) and/or the outer door (6) comprises at least one guide (12) disposed on the inner surface thereof that provides the spring (1 1) to be disposed in the correct position during assembly. Accordingly, the spring (1 1 ) is prevented from being damaged while the inner door (5) is joined with the outer door (6) and the door (3) is provided to be opened without any problem.
  • the guide (12) is in the shape of a protrusion formed on the inner surface of the inner door (5) and/or the outer door (6).
  • the spring (1 1 ) comprises a spiral (13) that wraps the pin (10) when mounted on the pin (10), serving as a dampener and two legs (14) extending from both ends of the spiral
  • the guide (12) comprises a separator (15) that keeps the distance between the legs (14) constant and at least two supports (16) for supporting the legs (14) from the sides.
  • the spring (1 1 ) is driven into the guide (12) such that the separator (15) is between the legs
  • the spring (1 1) is provided to be in the correct position while the inner door (5) is joined with the outer door (6) and prevented from being damaged during the joining.
  • the guide (12) furthermore comprises arms (17) disposed on two ends of the separator (15), extending from the separator (15) toward the direction of driving, that guide the movement while the legs (14) are driven into place so as to remain between the separator (15) and the support (16) ( Figure 5 and Figure 6).
  • the process of driving the spring (1 1 ) into place before joining the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) is easily performed without being dependent on the skill of the assembly worker.
  • the spring (1 1 ) comprises feet (18) disposed at the end of each leg (14), extending vertically to the leg (14) and sideways from the leg (14).
  • the locking mechanism (4) is assembled by passing the pin (10) through the spiral (13) and the holes on the handle (8) and the hook (9). Thereafter, the assembly process is completed by joining the inner door (5) and the outer door (6).
  • the spiral (13) does not bear against the surface of the inner door (5) but is in a position between the inner door (5) and the outer door (6). In this position, both of the feet (18) bear against the support (16) on their sides respectively.
  • the door (3) comprises one alignment member (19) each disposed on the inner surfaces of the inner door (5) and the outer door (6), preferably at the level of the guide (12), providing the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) to be aligned with respect to one another while they are joined ( Figure 3, Figure 5 and Figure 7).
  • the alignment members (19) are shaped as a protrusion disposed on the inner door (5) and a recess disposed on the outer door (6).
  • the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) are prevented from being joined together unless the protrusion shaped alignment member (19) disposed on the inner door (5) comes over the recess shaped alignment member (19) disposed on the outer door (6) and is seated therein. Consequently, the spring (1 1) is prevented from being damaged due to incorrect positioning.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Main Body Construction Of Washing Machines And Laundry Dryers (AREA)
  • Drying Of Solid Materials (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washer/dryer (1) comprising a door (3) providing access into the body (2) in order to place the laundry therein, having a ring shaped inner door (5) forming the portion thereof facing inside the body (2), a ring shaped outer door (6) forming the portion thereof facing inside the body (2) and a locking mechanism (4) that provides the door (3) to be secured to the body (2) in the closed position and to be released by being actuated when desired to be opened.

Description

Description
A WASHER/DRYER COMPRISING A DOOR
[0001] The present invention relates to a washer/dryer having a door.
[0002] In washer/dryers a door is disposed which provides access into the body in order to load and unload the laundry. The door is actuated by the user by means of a handle. The handle is secured to the body by a hook in the closed position and a pin is provided between the said hook and the handle, providing the transmission of movement. The handle and the hook are provided to return to their free positions after being actuated by means of a spring mounted again on the pin. The door is assembled such that the pin, the spring, the handle and the portions of the hook mounted onto the pin remain between the inner door and the outer door and thus the locking mechanism is secured in a closed and safe volume.
[0003] In the state of the art German Patent No. DE3809998, a washing machine is explained comprising a door that is opened and closed by means of a handle. In this embodiment, the handle is provided to return to the free position thereof by means of a spring after being actuated for the aim of opening/closing.
[0004] However, in the state of the art embodiments, the spring may be damaged if not disposed correctly while joining the inner door and the outer door. Damaging of the spring causes the handle not to perform its
opening/closing function properly. In this situation, the door is sometimes opened with difficulty and sometimes cannot be opened at all.
[0005] The aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer/dryer the door of which is opened and closed without any problem.
[0006] The washer/dryer realized in order to attain the aim of the present
invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises at least one guide disposed on the surfaces of the inner door and/or the outer door and facing each other when mounted thereon, providing the hook spring to be positioned towards between the inner door and the outer door during assembly. Thus, the spring is prevented from being damaged during assembly by being provided to be positioned correctly by the worker making the assembly by means of the reference and direction supplied with the guide.
[0007] The washer/dryer can be a washer, a dryer or a washer having the feature of drying laundry.
[0008] In the preferred embodiment, the guide is configured as a protrusion and the spring is placed in the correct position by being driven into the guide.
[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the spring has a spiral that provides dampening and two legs that extend from the ends of the spiral vertically towards the central axis of the spiral. The guide comprises a separator with the length matching the distance between the legs, bearing against the legs when the spring is disposed in place and determining the distance between the legs. While the legs are supported from inside by the said separator disposed therebetween, the guide furthermore comprises a support on each side for supporting the legs from the outside. Thus, each leg is clasped from both sides by the separator and the support and directed towards the right direction while the spring is driven into place.
[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the guide comprises arms that extend from the separator towards the direction of driving. By means of the arms, the movement of the spring is guided during the driving thereof into the right position and the spring reaching the right position is guaranteed.
[001 1] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, one foot is disposed at the end of each leg extending outward so as to form an L shape. The feet bear against the supports when the inner door and outer door are joined and the spring is positioned in between the two doors.
[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, an alignment member
configured in protrusion-housing form is disposed on the inner door and the outer door, so as to be locked by being inserted into one another when the inner and outer door are joined in the correct position and prevents them from joining if not in the correct position. Accordingly, joining of the inner door and outer door is prevented as long as they are not aligned correctly and the possibility of the spring being damaged is eliminated.
[0013] The model embodiments relating to a washer/dryer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention are illustrated in the attached figures, where: [0014] Figure 1 - is the perspective view of a washer/dryer.
[0015] Figure 2 - is the exploded view of the door.
[0016] Figure 3 - is the view of the inner surface of the outer door in an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 4 - is the view of detail A in Figure 3.
[0018] Figure 5 - is the view of the inner surface of the outer door in another embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 6 - is the view of detail B in Figure 5.
[0020] Figure 7 - is the view of the inner surface of the inner door in another embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
1. Washer/dryer
2. Body
3. Door
4. Locking mechanism
5. Inner door
6. Outer door
7. Transparent door
8. Handle
9. Hook
10. Pin
1 1. Spring
12. Guide
13. Spiral
14. Leg
15. Separator
16. Support
17. Arm
18. Foot
19. Alignment member
[0022] The washer/dryer (1 ) of the present invention comprises,
- a body (2),
- a door (3) that provides access into the body (2) in order to place the laundry therein and
- a locking mechanism (4) that provides the door (3) to be secured to the body (2) in the closed position and to be released by being actuated when desired to be opened
[0023] (Figure 1 and Figure 2).
[0024] The door (3) comprises
- a ring shaped inner door (5) forming the portion thereof facing inside the body (2) and
- a ring shaped outer door (6) forming the portion thereof facing outside the body (2).
[0025] (Figure 2).
[0026] The door (3) furthermore comprises a skirt that is squeezed between the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) and a transparent door (7) having a hub extending towards the inside of the body (2). When the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) are joined, the inner surfaces thereof face each other (Figure 3).
[0027] The locking mechanism (4) comprises,
- a handle (8) with one end remaining between the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) and the other end remaining outside thereby allowing the user to actuate it for opening/closing the door (3),
- a hook (9) providing the door (3) to be secured to the body (2),
- a pin (10) transmitting the movement of the actuated handle (8) to the hook (9) and
- a spring (1 1) wrapped around the pin (10) and that provides the hook (9) to return to the free position thereof
[0028] (Figure 3).
[0029] The inner door (5) and/or the outer door (6) comprises at least one guide (12) disposed on the inner surface thereof that provides the spring (1 1) to be disposed in the correct position during assembly. Accordingly, the spring (1 1 ) is prevented from being damaged while the inner door (5) is joined with the outer door (6) and the door (3) is provided to be opened without any problem.
[0030] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide (12) is in the shape of a protrusion formed on the inner surface of the inner door (5) and/or the outer door (6).
[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, the spring (1 1 ) comprises a spiral (13) that wraps the pin (10) when mounted on the pin (10), serving as a dampener and two legs (14) extending from both ends of the spiral
(13) vertically to the pin (10). In this embodiment, the guide (12) comprises a separator (15) that keeps the distance between the legs (14) constant and at least two supports (16) for supporting the legs (14) from the sides. Before joining the inner door (5) with the outer door (6), the spring (1 1 ) is driven into the guide (12) such that the separator (15) is between the legs
(14) and the supports (16) are outside and thus is disposed between the separator (15) and the supports (16) (Figure 3 and Figure 4).
Consequently, the spring (1 1) is provided to be in the correct position while the inner door (5) is joined with the outer door (6) and prevented from being damaged during the joining.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the guide (12) furthermore comprises arms (17) disposed on two ends of the separator (15), extending from the separator (15) toward the direction of driving, that guide the movement while the legs (14) are driven into place so as to remain between the separator (15) and the support (16) (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Thus, the process of driving the spring (1 1 ) into place before joining the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) is easily performed without being dependent on the skill of the assembly worker.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the spring (1 1 ) comprises feet (18) disposed at the end of each leg (14), extending vertically to the leg (14) and sideways from the leg (14). After the spring (1 1 ) is driven into the guide (12), the locking mechanism (4) is assembled by passing the pin (10) through the spiral (13) and the holes on the handle (8) and the hook (9). Thereafter, the assembly process is completed by joining the inner door (5) and the outer door (6). When assembled, the spiral (13) does not bear against the surface of the inner door (5) but is in a position between the inner door (5) and the outer door (6). In this position, both of the feet (18) bear against the support (16) on their sides respectively. [0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the door (3) comprises one alignment member (19) each disposed on the inner surfaces of the inner door (5) and the outer door (6), preferably at the level of the guide (12), providing the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) to be aligned with respect to one another while they are joined (Figure 3, Figure 5 and Figure 7). In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the alignment members (19) are shaped as a protrusion disposed on the inner door (5) and a recess disposed on the outer door (6). Accordingly, the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) are prevented from being joined together unless the protrusion shaped alignment member (19) disposed on the inner door (5) comes over the recess shaped alignment member (19) disposed on the outer door (6) and is seated therein. Consequently, the spring (1 1) is prevented from being damaged due to incorrect positioning.
[0035] It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the
embodiments disclosed above and a person skilled in the art can easily introduce different embodiments. These should be considered within the scope of the protection postulated by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

Claims
1. A washer/dryer (1) comprising
- a body (2),
- a door (3) providing access into the body (2) in order to place the laundry therein, having a ring shaped inner door (5) forming the portion thereof facing inside the body (2) and a ring shaped outer door (6) forming the portion thereof facing inside the body (2) and
- a locking mechanism (4) that provides the door (3) to be secured to the body (2) in the closed position and to be released when desired to be opened by being actuated, having a handle (8) with one end remaining between the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) and the other end remaining outside thereby allowing the user to actuate it for opening/closing the door (3), a hook (9) providing the door (3) to be secured to the body (2), a pin (10) transmitting the movement of the actuated handle (8) to the hook (9) and a spring (1 1) wrapped the pin (10), providing the hook (9) to return to the free position thereof,
characterized by the inner door (5) and/or the outer door (6) having at least one guide (12) disposed on the inner surface thereof that provides the spring
(1 1 ) to be placed in the correct position during assembly.
2. A washer/dryer (1) as in Claim 1 , characterized by the protrusion shaped guide
(12) formed on the inner surface of the inner door (5) and/or the outer door (6).
3. A washer/dryer (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the spring (1 1) having a spiral (13) that wraps the pin (10) when mounted on the pin (10), serving as a dampener and two legs (14) extending from both ends of the spiral (13) vertically to the pin (10) and the guide (12) having a separator (15) that keeps the distance between the legs (14) constant and at least two supports (16) for supporting the legs (14) from the sides.
4. A washer/dryer (1) as in Claim 3, characterized by the guide (12) comprising arms (17) disposed on two ends of the separator (15) extending from the separator (15) towards the direction of driving, that guide the movement while the legs (14) are driven into place so as to remain between the separator (15) and the support (16).
5. A washer/dryer (1) as in Claim 3 or 4, characterized by the spring (1 1) comprising feet (18) disposed at the end of each leg (14), extending vertically to the leg (14) and sideways from the leg (14) and bearing against the support (16) on the side thereof when the assembly process is completed by joining the inner door (5) and the outer door (6).
A washer/dryer (1) as in any one of the above Claims, characterized by the door (3) comprising one alignment member (19) each disposed on the inner surfaces of the inner door (5) and the outer door (6), preferably at the level of the guide (12), providing the inner door (5) and the outer door (6) to be aligned with respect to one another while they are joined.
A washer/dryer (1) as in Claim 6, characterized by the alignment members (19) shaped as a protrusion disposed on the inner door (5) and shaped as a recess disposed on the outer door (6).
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