EP2604166A1 - Machine à laver avec système de support pour élément de chauffage - Google Patents

Machine à laver avec système de support pour élément de chauffage Download PDF

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EP2604166A1
EP2604166A1 EP11193414.7A EP11193414A EP2604166A1 EP 2604166 A1 EP2604166 A1 EP 2604166A1 EP 11193414 A EP11193414 A EP 11193414A EP 2604166 A1 EP2604166 A1 EP 2604166A1
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Martino Bondi
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Electrolux Home Products Corp NV
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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 
    • D06F39/04—Heating arrangements

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  • the present invention relates to a laundry machine, such as a washing machine or a washing machine with drying function.
  • Known laundry machine as washing machines or washer-driers usually comprise a washing tub (or simply tub) arranged within a housing or casing. Inside the washing tub a drum, wherein laundry to be cleaned can be loaded-unloaded, is rotatably supported.
  • the tub has a bottom section which forms a sump (or draining region), fluidly connected to a drain pump and thereby in fluid connection to a drainage duct.
  • the sump is a sort of bulge or "basing-shaped" region provided in the bottom of the tub, which protrudes externally from the substantially cylindrical lateral surface of the tub, and which is typically made in a single-piece construction (i.e.
  • washing liquid collects.
  • Fresh water is typically supplied to the laundry machine via a water supply conduit and is preferably guided through a detergent feeding drawer wherein detergent or other washing/rinsing products (e.g. softener) is provided.
  • detergent or other washing/rinsing products e.g. softener
  • washing liquid e.g. water alone or water mixed with detergent/softener
  • a heating element is arranged for heating up the washing liquid to a desired temperature.
  • the heating element is typically supported by one or more supporting elements fixed to the bottom of the sump in such a way to keep the heating element spaced from the latter (i.e. the bottom).
  • Document EP 2 122 038 B1 describes an example of a securing element (e.g. a supporting element) for a tubular heater (i.e. a heating element) of a washing machine, wherein the securing element has a first mounting portion for connecting the securing element to a mounting base of the washing machine and a clip portion extending upwards from the mounting base.
  • a securing element e.g. a supporting element
  • a tubular heater i.e. a heating element
  • a laundry machine such as a washing machine or a washing machine with drying function, comprises:
  • An arrangement according to the invention results in that fluff or lint which sinks to the ground of the sump cannot be deposited at or on a component which is fastened on the ground any more.
  • the support element is attached at least to the first lateral wall of the sump.
  • the attachment of the support element to a lateral wall allows a stable and easy fixation of the support element wherein it is avoided that the support element is fixed to the bottom of the sump.
  • the sump comprises at least one second lateral wall, arranged opposite to the first lateral wall, wherein at least one of the lateral walls is provided with a slot or groove, in which the support element (18) is at least partially supported.
  • the support element can engage or be guided in the slot.
  • an advantageous support for the heating element is created.
  • the support element comprises at least one lateral arm and at least one first portion, each first portion arranged adjacent to a respective lateral arm.
  • Such a configuration allows an arrangement of the support element upon lateral elements.
  • At least one 90° angle is formed between a lateral arm and the adjacent first portion.
  • the lateral arm can serve as a bearing or supporting section of the support element, wherein the first portion can connect the lateral arm to the remaining parts of the support element.
  • the support element comprises two lateral arms and two adjacent first portions, wherein both said first lateral wall and said second lateral wall are provided with a slot or groove, in which the support element is at least partially supported, and wherein said support element is determined in its position relative to the sump by its two lateral arms which are arranged respectively inside the slots of said first and second lateral walls and by two first portions which abut to respective endings of said slots.
  • the lateral arms of the support element can be inserted or guided within the elongated slots and the support element can extend perpendicular to the lateral walls.
  • an advantageous support for the heating element is created.
  • the support element can be attached in an end or final position without the need of adjusting means. After attaching the support element in its final position, the heating element can be mounted to the machine.
  • the support element has at least one curved portion providing resilience for the support element.
  • Resilient properties of the support element are advantageous to the compensation of tolerances of manufacturing of the sump or the heating element. It is also possible to compensate thermal stress from the heating element during operation of the appliance by means of such a curved portion.
  • the support element has two curved portions which are connected by a connection portion that forms a middle part of the support element.
  • the provision of two curved portions allows supporting a heating element with at least two tubes which are arranged to fit within the curved portions. Resilience and a fit or seat for a heating element having at least two tubes is provided by the same means.
  • the support element is formed in such way that it can be mounted in a first position and in a second position relative to the sump, wherein the first position is rotated through 180° relative to the second position and wherein the support element mounted in the first position supports the heating element in the same position relative to the sump as the support element mounted in the second position.
  • the at least one support element is formed from a wire, in particular formed by one or more bending processes.
  • the support element can be manufactured in an easy way in a large number of pieces providing good quality at the same time.
  • the support element is dimensioned such that it is slightly deformed (preferably elastically) in a mounted state, wherein the deformation causes a clamping force which secures the support element in its position relative to the sump.
  • the support element receives a sufficient force to fix it in its final position and secures it in the mounting process or during regular operation of the laundry machine.
  • FIG 1 illustrates a laundry machine 1 which can be a washing machine, a washing machine with drying function (so called washer/dryer).
  • the laundry machine 1 comprises a washing tub 2 arranged within a housing or casing of the laundry machine 1. Inside the washing tub 2 a drum 3, wherein laundry to be cleaned can be loaded/unloaded, is rotatably supported; the drum 3 can be driven in a rotation movement by a drive assembly 4 which comprises a motor.
  • the washing tub 2 has a bottom section 5 which forms a sump 6.
  • the sump 6 is a sort of bulge or "basing-shaped" region provided in the bottom section of the tub 2, which preferably protrudes externally from the substantially cylindrical lateral surface of the tub 5.
  • the sump 6 is in fluid connection via a second connection conduit 12 to a drain pump 7 and thereby in fluid connection to a drainage 8.
  • Fresh water is supplied to the laundry machine 1 via a water supply conduit 9 and is preferably guided through a detergent feeding drawer 10 wherein detergent is provided.
  • detergent is provided.
  • fresh water and detergent are mixed up, being now a washing liquid, and guided through a first connection conduit 11 into the interior of the washing tub 2.
  • the washing liquid is collected at least partially in the sump 6 wherein a heating element 13 is arranged.
  • the heating element 13 can heat up the washing liquid to a desired temperature. Because of a plurality of holes in the shell of the drum 3, the interior of the drum 3 is in fluid connection with the interior of the washing tub 2.
  • FIG 2 and FIG 3 show more detailed views of the sump 6 of washing machine 1.
  • the sump 6 is defined by a bottom wall 14, a first lateral wall 15 and a second lateral wall 16.
  • the heating element 13 is arranged within the sump 6 in a configuration that the heating element 13 is not in direct contact with the bottom wall or the lateral walls 14, 15, 16 but in a connection that it is allowed to heat the washing liquid inside the sump 6.
  • Slots 17 or grooves are arranged on an interior side of the first lateral wall 15 and also on an interior side of the second lateral wall 16.
  • the slots 17 are provided until a certain position in the lateral walls 15, 16.
  • a support element 18 is supported in the slots 17.
  • the heating element 13 is supported by the support element 18.
  • An end section of the heating element 13 is fixedly fastened to a rear wall of the sump 6 in a fluid tight manner (not shown), such that the electric connectors of the heating element are arranged on the exterior of the tub 5.
  • the support element 18 in FIG 2 can be arranged in a reverse manner according to FIG 3 .
  • the support element 18 in FIG 3 is arranged upside down with respect to FIG 2 .
  • Both figures 2 and 3 show that no supporting element or other constructive component is arranged at or on the bottom wall 14 of the sump 6.
  • the reversible design of the support element 18 allows that no particular attention has to be paid to the orientation of the support element 18 in the mounting or assembling process of the laundry machine 1.
  • the support element 18 can be arranged in two distinct positions within the sump, one position rotated through 180° relative to the other position. In both different positions of the support element 18, the two curved portions 23 of the support element (which will be better described in the following) are arranged in the same position enabling to retain or hold or support the heating element 13 in its intended position relative to the bottom wall 14 and the lateral walls 15, 16 of the sump 6.
  • FIG 4 shows a sectional view of the sump 6. It can be seen that the bottom wall 14 is free from constructive elements.
  • the heating element 13 is in a form fit connection with the support element 18 and, thus, supported in a position above the bottom wall 14.
  • the slots 17 are provided in the lateral walls 15, 16.
  • the support element 18 can also be arranged in a turned around configuration.
  • the support element 18 can be formed to support the heating element 13 also with respect to lateral movements. In other words, the support element can fix or retain or clamp the heating element 13 in a lateral direction.
  • FIG 5 shows a support element 18 in detail.
  • the support element 18 is formed as a metal part, e.g. from a wire, and manufactured by bending processes.
  • the support element 18 advantageously comprises lateral arms 19 on each side, being arranged preferably in 90 degrees angular to the other parts of the element.
  • the lateral arms 19 are connected to first portions 20, vertical portions 21, second portions 22 and curved portions 23.
  • a connection portion 24 forms a middle part of the support element 18.
  • the support element 18 is preferably formed substantially symmetrical which allows the mounting of the support element 18 vice versa.
  • the curved portions 23 are adapted to the form of the heating element 13 which has a tubular shape. Further the curved portions 23 together with the connection portion 24 provide resilience for the support element 18 allowing compensating tolerances.
  • the provision of the support element 18 as a resilient or elastic element allows the compensation of dimensional tolerances with respect to the sump 6 and to the heating element 13.
  • optimized positioning or fit of the heating element 13 within the sump 6 is enabled, but also an optimized fit of the heating element 13 in or at the support element 18.
  • the curved portions 23 can be formed e.g. in the form of a semi-circle.
  • the support element 18 is inserted or drawn or pushed into the slots 17 provided in the lateral walls 15, 16 until the first portions 20 abut to the shoulders or stops formed by the end of the slots 17 in the lateral walls 15, 16.
  • the final position of the support element 18 is therefore determined by the position of the endings of the slots 17. Further, the endings of the slots 17 are arranged in a position to place the support element 18 such that the heating element 13 is supported in its front region.
  • the support element 18 is fixed into the slots 17 or grooves without screws or other fixing devices.
  • the support element 18 can be dimensioned such that, when it is introduced into the slots 17, the support element 18 can be slightly deformed. This causes a stress or tension and the support element 18 tends to restore its not-deformed shape or state. Consequently, e.g. the lateral arms 19 can be pressed against the walls of the slots 17, so as to obtain the fixation.
  • the lateral arms 19 and the first portions 20 span or define a plane, wherein the centre points of the curved portions 23 are positioned and wherein also the centre points or centre axes of the tubes of a tubular heating element can be positioned.
  • the centre axes of the tubes of the tubular heating element are then arranged substantially parallel to the bottom of the sump 6.
  • the present invention allows avoiding the accumulation of lint or fluff in the bottom of the sump (or tub) found in the known laundry machines.
  • the arrangement of the support element 18 as shown in FIG 3 might be advantageous, because only the connection portion 24 is positioned between the heating element 13 and the bottom of the sump 6. All other components of the support element 18 are positioned laterally or above relative to the heating element 13. Thus, the free space between the heating element 13 and the bottom of the sump 6 is as large as possible which further reduces the accumulation of lint or fluff.

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CN107780162A (zh) * 2016-08-31 2018-03-09 青岛海尔滚筒洗衣机有限公司 一种滚筒洗衣机的加热管支架及滚筒洗衣机
EP3936654A1 (fr) 2020-07-10 2022-01-12 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Lave-linge comprennant un élément de support pour l'élément de chauffage de l'eau

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DE102006026745A1 (de) * 2006-06-08 2007-12-13 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Trägerteil zum Befestigen eines Heizelements
EP2122038B1 (fr) 2006-12-29 2011-06-01 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Élément de fixation pour dispositif de chauffage tubulaire, système de fixation comportant ledit élément de fixation et lave-linge doté dudit système de fixation

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DE4112230A1 (de) * 1991-04-15 1992-10-22 Miele & Cie Befestigungseinrichtung fuer den heizkoerper einer waschmaschine
WO2003056093A1 (fr) * 2001-12-27 2003-07-10 Lg Electronics Inc. Lave-linge
DE102006026745A1 (de) * 2006-06-08 2007-12-13 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Trägerteil zum Befestigen eines Heizelements
EP2122038B1 (fr) 2006-12-29 2011-06-01 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Élément de fixation pour dispositif de chauffage tubulaire, système de fixation comportant ledit élément de fixation et lave-linge doté dudit système de fixation

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EP3936654A1 (fr) 2020-07-10 2022-01-12 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Lave-linge comprennant un élément de support pour l'élément de chauffage de l'eau

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