Classifications

• • 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 
  • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
  • D06F39/028—Arrangements for selectively supplying water to detergent compartments
• • 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

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a washing machine comprising a dispenser wherein the cleaning agents are placed.
• cleaning agents like detergent, softener etc needed for the washing process are loaded into a cleaning agent dispenser.
• the washing water received from the mains is directed into the drawer.
• the cleaning agent dissolved by mixing with water is delivered into the washing tub together with the water.
• Cleaning agent dispensers mostly comprise a drawer having compartments wherein the powder and/or liquid washing agents are loaded and a flushing device covering the drawer that provides the water received from the mains to pass into the drawer.
• the said compartments and flushing device remaining wet after the washing causes dirt to accumulate on the compartment and the flushing device in the course of time.
• the accumulated dirt causes mold formation if not cleaned and this creates inconvenience in terms of hygiene.
• the dispenser is washed and cleaned by being removed from the housing wherein it is placed.
• the flushing device since the water received from the mains is delivered to the dispenser by means of the pipes connected to the flushing device, the flushing device is stationary in the housing.
• the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washing machine comprising a cleaning agent dispenser having more hygienic utilization conditions.
• the washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a flushing device that provides the water to be directed into the dispenser.
• the flushing device provides the water sent thereon to be transferred into the dispenser by means of the holes arranged at the base thereof.
• the washing machine of the present invention comprises at least one connector disposed on the rear wall of the housing wherein the dispenser and the flushing device are placed.
• the connector is shaped as a short, rigid pipe and the water conduit is connected to its rear end.
• At the rear side of the flushing device at least one pipe-shaped water inlet is arranged, that is detachably seated onto the connector and that allows water coming from the water conduit to pass to the flushing device through the connector.
• the flushing device is covered by a cover.
• the water transferred onto the flushing device is taken into the dispenser flowing through the channels formed between the flushing device and the cover.
• the cover and the flushing device are produced as a single piece.
• the flushing device and the cover are in form of a detachable cartridge, ease of transportation is provided when the flushing device is removed for cleaning.
• the cover is detachably mounted onto the flushing device.
• the user is enabled to wash all the surfaces of the flushing device and the cover by separating them from each other.
• supports are disposed, that are formed on the side walls of the housing in form of an emboss and that bear against the base of the flushing device when the flushing device is placed into the housing, thereby at least partially supporting the flushing device.
• the flushing device is provided to be kept in a balanced manner in the housing.
• L-shaped holders are disposed on the side walls of the housing.
• the supports grasp the flushing device from below and the holders from above, thus forming a slide structure wherein the flushing device moves.
• a recess is arranged on the holder and a protrusion that aligns with the recess when the flushing device is placed into the housing is disposed on the flushing device.
• the flushing device is provided to be locked in the housing.
• a handle is disposed, that enables the user to pull the flushing device forward by grasping it.
• the user can easily take the flushing device out of the housing.
• the handle is shaped as a cut-out formed at the lower surface of the flushing device.
• channels are formed between the supports and the side wall of the housing.
• skirts are disposed, that are seated into the channel when the flushing device is mounted into the housing and that continue along the channel.
• the front wall of the dispenser entirely covers the front of the flushing device, when the dispenser is closed. Thus, it is not possible for the user to access the flushing device without opening the dispenser.
• the flushing device that contacts the water in the washing machine and that mostly remains wet after the washing is provided to be removed and washed, and thereby more hygienic use conditions are maintained.
• Figure 1 – is the schematic view of a washing machine.
• Figure 2 – is the schematic view of a washing machine when the dispenser is taken out.
• Figure 3 – is the view of detail A in Figure 2.
• Figure 4 – is the schematic view of a washing machine when the dispenser and the flushing device are taken out.
• Figure 5 — is the view of detail B in Figure 4.
• Figure 6 — is the schematic view of a washing machine when the dispenser is taken out.
• Figure 7 — is the view of detail C in Figure 6.
• Figure 8 — is the top perspective view of the flushing device and the cover.
• Figure 9 – is the bottom perspective view of the flushing device and the cover.
• the washing machine (1) comprises a dispenser (2) wherein cleaning agents such as detergent, softener, etc. are placed and wherein the cleaning agents are mixed with water, a housing (3) wherein the dispenser (2) is placed, at least one water conduit (4) that conveys water from the mains to the dispenser (2) and a flushing device (6) disposed on the dispenser (2) , providing the water to be directed into the dispenser (2), having more than one hole (5) disposed at the base thereof, providing the water to pass into the dispenser (2).
• a dispenser (2) wherein cleaning agents such as detergent, softener, etc. are placed and wherein the cleaning agents are mixed with water
• a housing (3) wherein the dispenser (2) is placed
• at least one water conduit (4) that conveys water from the mains to the dispenser (2) and a flushing device (6) disposed on the dispenser (2) , providing the water to be directed into the dispenser (2), having more than one hole (5) disposed at the base thereof, providing the water to pass into the dispenser (2).
• the washing machine (1) of the present invention furthermore comprises a connector (7) to which the water conduit (4) is connected, that is disposed at the rear wall of the housing (3) and that provides the water coming from the water conduit (4) to be transferred to the flushing device (6) by passing therethrough.
• the flushing device (6) used in the washing machine (1) of the present invention can be taken out of the housing (3) by being pulled forward and has an inlet port (8) that is disposed at the rear wall of the flushing device (6), that is detachably seated to the connector (7) and that provides the water coming from the water conduit (4) to be taken into the flushing device (6) by passing through the connector (7).
• the flushing device (6) When the user desires to clean the flushing device (6), he/she pulls the flushing device (6) forward and provides the inlet port (8) to be separated from the connector (7). Thus, the flushing device (6) remaining free can be taken out of the housing (3) and cleaned. After the cleaning is completed, the flushing device (6) is again slid to be placed into the housing (3) and it is pushed when the inlet port (8) bears against the connector (7), thus providing the inlet port (8) to be mounted to the connector (7). Thus, the connection between the water conduit (4) and the flushing device (6) is reconstituted, enabling water transfer into the flushing device (6).
• the washing machine (1) comprises a cover (9) that is mounted onto the flushing device (6) and that covers the upper surface of the flushing device (6).
• a cover (9) that is mounted onto the flushing device (6) and that covers the upper surface of the flushing device (6).
• the cover (9) is integrated with the flushing device (6).
• the cover (9) is integrated with the flushing device (6).
• the cover (9) is detachably mounted onto the flushing device (6).
• the cover (9) is detachably mounted onto the flushing device (6).
• the washing machine (1) comprises at least two supports (10) that are located at the side walls of the housing (3) and that guide the movement of the flushing device (6) in the housing (3) by supporting the flushing device (6) from below.
• the flushing device (6) is provided to move easily in the housing (3).
• the washing machine (1) comprises at least one holder (11) that is located at the side walls of the housing (3) and that guides the movement of the flushing device (6) in the housing (3) by supporting the flushing device (6) from above.
• the forward-backward movement of the flushing device (6) in the housing (3) is provided to be realized in a controlled manner and the flushing device (6) is prevented from bending downward by its own weight while being pulled forward.
• the flushing device (6) comprises one protrusion (12) on each side wall of the upper surface thereof and the holder (11) comprises a recess (13) that provides the flushing device (6) to be locked with the housing (3) by being seated onto the protrusion (12) when the inlet port (8) is seated to the connector (7).
• the protrusion (12) is also placed into the recess (13) and the user is enabled to feel the placement of the flushing device (6) into its place.
• the washing machine (1) comprises a handle (14) that is disposed at the front surface of the flushing device (6) and that enables the flushing device (6) to be taken out of the housing (3) by being grasped by the user.
• a handle (14) that is disposed at the front surface of the flushing device (6) and that enables the flushing device (6) to be taken out of the housing (3) by being grasped by the user.
• the handle (14) is shaped as a recess allowing the user to place his/her hand from below. Thus, the accumulation of dust, dirt, etc. on the handle (14) is prevented, providing an esthetic appearance.
• the washing machine (1) comprises channels (15) formed longitudinally between the supports (10) and the side wall of the housing (3), and skirts (16) that extend downwards from the lateral sides of the flushing device (6) and that goes into the channel (15) to be borne by the channel (15) during the movement of the flushing device (6) in the housing (3).
• the balanced movement of the flushing device (6) during its placement into the housing (3) and removal out of the housing (3) is provided.
• the dispenser (2) comprises a front wall (17) that extends towards the front of the flushing device (6) so as to prevent access to the flushing device (6) by closing the front of the flushing device (6) when the dispenser (2) is closed.
• the user is prevented from accessing the flushing device (6) when the dispenser (2) is closed.
• bacteria formation at the dispenser (2) region is minimized by providing the removal and cleaning of the flushing device (6), thereby providing more hygienic use conditions.

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