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EP2586356A1
EP2586356A1 EP12190128.4A EP12190128A EP2586356A1 EP 2586356 A1 EP2586356 A1 EP 2586356A1 EP 12190128 A EP12190128 A EP 12190128A EP 2586356 A1 EP2586356 A1 EP 2586356A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4214—Water supply, recirculation or discharge arrangements; Devices therefor
    • A47L15/4217—Fittings for water supply, e.g. valves or plumbing means to connect to cold or warm water lines, aquastops
    • 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
    • D06F39/088—Liquid supply 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 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs

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  • the present invention relates to a water supply device, commonly called an "air break" in the technical parlance, for domestic washing appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines.
  • a device of this type typically comprises a flattened hollow body of plastic material, which is connected to other components of the domestic appliance and is shaped in such a way that it can perform various functions, by providing, for example, a vent for vapour formed in the washing chamber, an air gap for the water supply, a collector of water for use in forming regeneration brine for ion exchange resins of the water softener, and the like.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the known art.
  • the construction of the device according to the invention in only two parts yields a corresponding simplification of the production process: in particular, all the components of the air gap device are formed in one piece, thus automatically preventing possible malfunctions caused by incorrect mutual positioning.
  • the respective tubular tapered mutually facing ends of the first and second half-conduit are produced integrally with the body of the distributor device (or alternatively with its cover), thus yielding a considerable advantage over the case in which these ends are formed by the assembly of a cover on to a body, as illustrated in DE-A-29 08 824 : this is because positioning errors due to the assembly of different pieces, which could compromise the correct operation of the air gap device, are automatically avoided.
  • the phrase indicating that the first and second half-conduits have "respective mutually facing ends” means that the aforesaid ends are substantially aligned, in other words arranged on the same straight line, so that one half-conduit forms a kind of linear prolongation of the other.
  • This arrangement has the advantage of not requiring the presence of deflector elements or the like which would guide the flow of water from one half-conduit to the other, and therefore enables the operation of the air gap device to be optimized.
  • a further object of the present invention is a domestic washing appliance comprising a supply device of the aforementioned type.
  • a water supply device for a domestic washing appliance is formed ( Figures 1 - 4 ) by only two parts, namely a body 10 and a cover 12, which are advantageously produced from plastic material by injection moulding.
  • the body 10 has a bottom wall 14, from the side edge of which a transverse wall 16 rises, and which has a substantially rectangular shape, the central part of one of the short sides having a semicircular protrusion 18.
  • the cover 12 has a shape corresponding to that of the bottom wall 14, and is fixed, in particular by welding, to the upper edge of the transverse wall 16.
  • the bottom wall 14 is pierced by a further through hole 24 which is intended to communicate with the outside and which defines the maximum level which can be reached by the water in the washing chamber of the domestic appliance.
  • a cavity 26 is formed between the walls 14, 16 of the body 10 and the cover 12, and contains an air gap device formed by a first and a second half-conduit 28, 30 which taper at their respective ends which are tubular, namely with a closed cross section, face each other, and are made integrally with the bottom wall 14.
  • the facing ends of the two half-conduits 28, 30 are substantially aligned, namely are arranged along the same straight line, so that one half-conduit forms a kind of linear prolongation of the other.
  • the first half-conduit 28 also constitutes the extension of a supply conduit 32, formed by facing side walls 34 which protrude from the bottom wall 14 and are closed at their free edges by the cover 12.
  • the supply conduit 32 has a U-shaped layout and comprises an entry portion 36 protruding outside the transverse wall 16 at one side of the semicircular protrusion 18.
  • the second half-conduit 30 comprises, at its end opposite to its tapered end, a terminal portion 38 protruding outside the transverse wall 16, at the opposite side of the semicircular protrusion 18.
  • the supply device is mounted on the domestic appliance in such a way as to ensure that the cover 12 and the bottom wall 14 are positioned in respective vertical planes, and that the internal cavity 26 acts as a vent for the vapour generated in the washing chamber.
  • This assembly also causes the tubular facing ends of the two half-conduits 28, 30 to be arranged along the same vertically orientated straight line, and causes the flow of water from one to the other to follow a straight path without the need for additional guide elements.
  • the half-conduits forming the air gap device could be made integrally with the cover, instead of with the bottom wall of the body.
  • the facing side walls forming the supply conduit could protrude from the cover and be closed on their free edges by the bottom wall of the body.

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Abstract

The water supply device is formed by a body (10) having a bottom wall (14) from the side edge of which a transverse wall (16) rises, and by a cover (12) which has a shape corresponding to that of the bottom wall (14) and is fixed to the upper edge of the transverse wall (16). A cavity (26) is formed between the walls of the body (10) and the cover (12), and either the bottom wall (14) or the cover (12) incorporates a first and a second half-conduit (28, 30) tapering at their respective ends facing each other, so that they form an air gap device. The first half-conduit (28) also constitutes the extension of a supply conduit (32) formed by facing side walls (34) which protrude from the bottom wall (14) and are closed by the cover (12), or alternatively protrude from the cover (12) and are closed by said bottom wall (14).

Description

  • The present invention relates to a water supply device, commonly called an "air break" in the technical parlance, for domestic washing appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines.
  • A device of this type typically comprises a flattened hollow body of plastic material, which is connected to other components of the domestic appliance and is shaped in such a way that it can perform various functions, by providing, for example, a vent for vapour formed in the washing chamber, an air gap for the water supply, a collector of water for use in forming regeneration brine for ion exchange resins of the water softener, and the like.
  • There is a known way of producing a device of this type in three different parts which are manufactured separately by injection moulding and are then welded together to provide the various required functions. However, the assembly of this number of parts makes the production process complex and expensive.
  • The object of the present invention is therefore to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the known art.
  • According to the invention, this object is achieved by means of a water supply device having the features indicated in Claim 1 below. Preferred features of this device are indicated in the dependent claims numbered 2 to 8.
  • The construction of the device according to the invention in only two parts yields a corresponding simplification of the production process: in particular, all the components of the air gap device are formed in one piece, thus automatically preventing possible malfunctions caused by incorrect mutual positioning.
  • In particular, it should be noted that, according to the present invention, the respective tubular tapered mutually facing ends of the first and second half-conduit are produced integrally with the body of the distributor device (or alternatively with its cover), thus yielding a considerable advantage over the case in which these ends are formed by the assembly of a cover on to a body, as illustrated in DE-A-29 08 824 : this is because positioning errors due to the assembly of different pieces, which could compromise the correct operation of the air gap device, are automatically avoided.
  • It should also be noted that the phrase indicating that the first and second half-conduits have "respective mutually facing ends" means that the aforesaid ends are substantially aligned, in other words arranged on the same straight line, so that one half-conduit forms a kind of linear prolongation of the other. This arrangement has the advantage of not requiring the presence of deflector elements or the like which would guide the flow of water from one half-conduit to the other, and therefore enables the operation of the air gap device to be optimized.
  • A further object of the present invention is a domestic washing appliance comprising a supply device of the aforementioned type.
  • Other advantages and characteristics of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description which is given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the attached drawings, in which:
    • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a device according to the invention,
    • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the device of Figure 1,
    • Figure 3 is a plan view of the device of the preceding figures, and
    • Figure 4 is a plan view of one of the two component parts of the device of the preceding figures.
  • A water supply device for a domestic washing appliance is formed (Figures 1 - 4) by only two parts, namely a body 10 and a cover 12, which are advantageously produced from plastic material by injection moulding.
  • The body 10 has a bottom wall 14, from the side edge of which a transverse wall 16 rises, and which has a substantially rectangular shape, the central part of one of the short sides having a semicircular protrusion 18.
  • The cover 12 has a shape corresponding to that of the bottom wall 14, and is fixed, in particular by welding, to the upper edge of the transverse wall 16. A circular hole 20, half of which extends into the semicircular protrusion 18, and which is surrounded by a wall 22 protruding from the face opposite to the body 10, is also formed in the cover 12. The bottom wall 14 is pierced by a further through hole 24 which is intended to communicate with the outside and which defines the maximum level which can be reached by the water in the washing chamber of the domestic appliance.
  • A cavity 26 is formed between the walls 14, 16 of the body 10 and the cover 12, and contains an air gap device formed by a first and a second half- conduit 28, 30 which taper at their respective ends which are tubular, namely with a closed cross section, face each other, and are made integrally with the bottom wall 14.
  • The facing ends of the two half- conduits 28, 30 are substantially aligned, namely are arranged along the same straight line, so that one half-conduit forms a kind of linear prolongation of the other.
  • The first half-conduit 28 also constitutes the extension of a supply conduit 32, formed by facing side walls 34 which protrude from the bottom wall 14 and are closed at their free edges by the cover 12. The supply conduit 32 has a U-shaped layout and comprises an entry portion 36 protruding outside the transverse wall 16 at one side of the semicircular protrusion 18.
  • For its part, the second half-conduit 30 comprises, at its end opposite to its tapered end, a terminal portion 38 protruding outside the transverse wall 16, at the opposite side of the semicircular protrusion 18.
  • In use, the supply device is mounted on the domestic appliance in such a way as to ensure that the cover 12 and the bottom wall 14 are positioned in respective vertical planes, and that the internal cavity 26 acts as a vent for the vapour generated in the washing chamber. This assembly also causes the tubular facing ends of the two half- conduits 28, 30 to be arranged along the same vertically orientated straight line, and causes the flow of water from one to the other to follow a straight path without the need for additional guide elements.
  • Naturally, the principle of the invention remaining the same, the details of construction and the forms of embodiment may be varied widely with respect to those described, which have been given purely by way of example, without thereby departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the attached claims. In particular, the half-conduits forming the air gap device could be made integrally with the cover, instead of with the bottom wall of the body. Similarly, the facing side walls forming the supply conduit could protrude from the cover and be closed on their free edges by the bottom wall of the body.

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  1. Water supply device for a domestic washing appliance, formed by a body (10) having a bottom wall (14) from the side edge of which a transverse wall (16) rises, and by a cover (12) which has a shape corresponding to that of said bottom wall (14) and is fixed to the upper edge of said transverse wall (16), a cavity (26) being formed between the walls of the body (10) and the cover (12), either said bottom wall (14) or said cover (12) incorporating a first and a second half-conduit (28, 30) tapering at respective ends facing each other, so that they form an air gap device, said first half-conduit (28) constituting the extension of a supply conduit (32) formed by facing side walls (34) which protrude from the bottom wall (14) and are closed by said cover (12), or alternatively protrude from the cover (12) and are closed by said bottom wall (14).
  2. Device according to Claim 1, wherein the tubular facing ends of the first and second half-conduits (28, 30) are arranged along the same straight line.
  3. Device according to any of the previous claims, wherein said cover (12) is fixed by welding to the upper edge of said transverse wall (16).
  4. Device according to any of the previous claims, wherein said supply conduit (32) has a U-shaped layout and comprises an entry portion (36) protruding outside said transverse wall (16).
  5. Device according to any of the previous claims, wherein said second half-conduit (30) comprises, at its end opposite to its tapered end, a terminal portion (38) protruding outside said transverse wall (16).
  6. Device according to any of the previous claims, wherein said bottom wall (14) and said cover (12) have a substantially rectangular shape, the central part of one of the short sides having a semicircular protrusion (18).
  7. Device according to any of the previous claims, wherein a circular hole (20), which also extends into said semicircular protrusion (18) and is surrounded by a wall (22) protruding from the face of the cover (12) opposite to the body (10), is formed in said cover (12).
  8. Device according to any of the previous claims, wherein said bottom wall (14) is pierced by a further through hole (24).
  9. Domestic washing appliance comprising a water supply device according to any of the preceding claims.
  10. Domestic appliance according to Claim 9, comprising a water supply device wherein the cover (12) and the bottom wall (14) are positioned in respective vertical planes.
  11. Domestic appliance according to Claim 9 or 10, wherein the tubular facing ends of the first and second half-conduits (28, 30) are arranged along the same straight line which is orientated vertically.
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