EP2924160B1 - Device for washing large textile articles of large dimensions - Google Patents

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EP2924160B1
EP2924160B1 EP15157943.0A EP15157943A EP2924160B1 EP 2924160 B1 EP2924160 B1 EP 2924160B1 EP 15157943 A EP15157943 A EP 15157943A EP 2924160 B1 EP2924160 B1 EP 2924160B1
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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
    • D06F23/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry 
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    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F21/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement 
    • D06F21/02—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement  about a horizontal axis
    • 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
    • D06F21/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement 
    • D06F21/10—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement  about an inclined axis
    • 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
    • D06F23/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry 
    • D06F23/02—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry  and rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis

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  • the present invention relates to a device for washing large textile type articles, such as blankets and more particularly blankets for horses.
  • Blankets, shirts and mats used for horses or ponies in stables, equestrian centers or meadows must be washed regularly.
  • these textile articles can sometimes be very dirty, covered in particular with straw, grass, dung, hairs, earth or mud.
  • the electrovalve water evacuation system of traditional washing machines does not support heavy dirt or solid debris.
  • the size and thickness of these textile articles gives them a large volume. These reasons prevent the washing of these items in traditional washing machines.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a simple and rustic device, not requiring specific installation or dedicated place within an equestrian center, which can operate near the users not to immobilize for a long time said items.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a cheap washing device, in connection with the investment capacity of an equestrian club, even a small club.
  • the device proposes a device for washing large textile articles, such as blankets including items soiled with solid residues.
  • the preamble of claim 1 is known from the document DE 595568C .
  • the washing device according to the invention is characterized in that said low position is a drain position in which the opening of the tank is directed downwards, and in that the opening of said tank is, in the charged state, closed by a meshed or perforated door, able to serve as a dewatering support for said articles after washing and tilting of the tank downwards and to allow direct evacuation of solid residues resulting from the washing of soiled articles.
  • Said mesh door or openwork allows, in addition to the evacuation of water dirty washing, also allow the easy and direct evacuation of solid residues caused by the washing of soiled articles, by tilting the tank down, while maintaining the items in said tank.
  • Direct evacuation here means the emptying of the tank (dirty water and solid debris) without passing through a drain pipe, by simply tilting the tank, the opening for loading / unloading the tank then being at the bottom. Any clogging of a drain pipe is thus avoided.
  • the pivot axis of the washing tub is orthogonal to the axis of rotation of said tub.
  • the pivot axis of the wash tank is in a vertical plane passing through the axis of rotation of said tank, especially when the frame of the washing device is arranged on a horizontal plane.
  • the inner face of the peripheral wall of the washing tub is advantageously equipped with a multiplicity of pads projecting from said inner face of this wall.
  • these pads protruding from said inner face of the washing tub cause the articles and participate in their mixing during the rotation of the tank, and therefore during washing.
  • these buffers protrude a few centimeters from said inner face, for example from 2 to 10 cm, preferably from 3 to 8 cm, more preferably from 4 to 8 cm in height. They may be of any shape, but a cylindrical shape is preferred, alternatively an elongated axially disposed form may also be contemplated.
  • the portion, said upper portion, of the pads projecting from said inner face of the peripheral wall is of rounded shape.
  • buffers do not catch the textile articles and do not damage them during the kneading. This is particularly appreciated for the most fragile articles, covers with linings or coated with an impermeable film for example.
  • Said pads can be fixed by any means to the peripheral wall of the tank, for example gluing, or for better fixing, the pads are fixed by screwing or bolting to the peripheral wall.
  • Said buffers are advantageously made of polymer material or rubber. They can for example be PVC.
  • the water supply of the washing tank may be in the form of a conduit opening directly into said tank, or alternatively the door closing the opening of the tank may be equipped with an orifice allowing the introduction of a water supply pipe, for example a removable hose.
  • the washing tank is a concrete mixer tank whose loading / unloading opening is equipped with a mesh door or openwork.
  • the washing tub is a tank of concrete mixer whose blades kneading have been replaced by buffers projecting from said inner face of the peripheral wall of the vessel.
  • a concrete mixer tank is particularly interesting for its volume (at least 120 to 160 liters), its simplicity of operation, its robustness (such a tank being initially configured to receive the gravel and cement, large volumes and significant weight) and its reduced price, compared to large conventional washing machines or very expensive specific machines.
  • Such concrete mixers are usually equipped with wheels for moving them on site, which makes it possible to adapt the positioning of the device according to the invention to the precise location of the equestrian center or the stable where its use is required, with water supply and sewage disposal.
  • this "shower” corner can advantageously receive the device according to the invention.
  • the device comprises a tank 1 mounted on a frame 2 resting on a at least one foot 12 and wheels 13, said tank being actuated in rotation about an axis, called the axis of rotation 10, by a motor (not shown) housed in a cover 3.
  • This tank 1 of generally cylindrical shape has a bottom 4, a peripheral wall 5 and an opening 6 with a narrow mouthpiece disposed opposite the bottom 4.
  • This vessel 1 is also able to pivot about a pivot axis 20 which is transverse to said axis of rotation 10 and, more precisely, orthogonal thereto.
  • the pivoting of the tank 1 about the pivot axis 20, by means of a flywheel 21, allows it to tilt between a high position, said loading or washing position, in which the opening of the tank is substantially directed upwards, for example at an angle greater than 20 ° relative to the horizontal, and a low position, called emptying or unloading position, in which the opening 6 of the tank is directed downwards.
  • the washing tub is the tank of a concrete mixer whose opening loading or unloading is closed by a gate 7 mesh or perforated.
  • This door is equipped with a hinge 8 and a latch 9.
  • These buffers 14 have an upper portion 15 of rounded shape, which may be of polymeric material such as for example PVC, or rubber. These buffers are fixed by screwing or bolting to the peripheral wall 5.
  • the buffer 14 comprises a threaded rod 16 through the peripheral wall 5, the fixing being effected by a nut (not shown) disposed outside the vessel.
  • Small buffers of substantially cylindrical shape can thus be fixed and distributed to the inner face of the peripheral wall of the vessel. They exceed it by a height H of several centimeters, up to 7 or 8 cm in height. Their diameter D can be from a few centimeters to about 10 cm.
  • the pads 14 may, for example, be arranged and fixed at the locations left free by the removal of the mixing blades of the mixer.
  • buffers in the form of half-tubes cut lengthwise, several tens of centimeters long and with a diameter of about 5 to 8 cm may be fixed axially on the inner face of the peripheral wall of the tank.
  • the washing device thus allows the washing of large textile articles such as blankets, shirts or mats used in equestrian centers for example.
  • the mesh door 7, closing the opening of the tank serves as a dewatering support articles while allowing the evacuation of dirty water even very heavily loaded, as well as solid debris.
  • the washing device mounted on wheels 13, can be disposed within a stable, more particularly, in the place called "shower” for horses with a water jet and a sewer.
  • the water supply of the tank then takes place, for example by a supply pipe entering through the central orifice 11, and the evacuation of dirty water through the sewer.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de lavage d'articles de type textile de grandes dimensions, telles que des couvertures et plus particulièrement des couvertures pour chevaux.The present invention relates to a device for washing large textile type articles, such as blankets and more particularly blankets for horses.

Les couvertures, chemises et tapis utilisés pour les chevaux ou les poneys en écurie, en centre équestre ou au pré, doivent être lavés régulièrement. Cependant ces articles textiles peuvent être parfois très sales, recouverts notamment de paille, herbe, crottin, poils, terre ou boue. Or, le système d'évacuation de l'eau par électrovanne des lave-linges traditionnels ne supporte pas les grosses salissures ni les débris solides. De plus la taille et l'épaisseur de ces articles textiles leur confèrent un volume important. Ces raisons empêchent le lavage de ces articles dans des machines à laver traditionnelles.Blankets, shirts and mats used for horses or ponies in stables, equestrian centers or meadows must be washed regularly. However, these textile articles can sometimes be very dirty, covered in particular with straw, grass, dung, hairs, earth or mud. However, the electrovalve water evacuation system of traditional washing machines does not support heavy dirt or solid debris. In addition, the size and thickness of these textile articles gives them a large volume. These reasons prevent the washing of these items in traditional washing machines.

En conséquence pour laver les articles textiles de grandes dimensions utilisés pour les chevaux, il n'existe pas à ce jour de solution simple, économique et autonome. En effet les solutions utilisées actuellement sont les suivantes :

  • Le lavage au jet ou au moyen d'un nettoyeur haute pression : le lavage est long et le résultat peu satisfaisant. De plus le nettoyage haute pression peut abîmer certains articles ;
  • Le lavage des articles d'équitation en laverie automatique est contraignant et est parfois interdit ;
  • Le lavage proposé par des magasins spécialisés est un service coûteux et nécessite l'immobilisation des articles pendant un certain délai (souvent une à deux semaines) ;
  • L'achat d'une machine spécialement adaptée à ce type d'articles nécessite un investissement financier important, difficile à rentabiliser au niveau d'un club équestre.
As a result, in order to wash large textile articles used for horses, there is as yet no simple, economical and autonomous solution. Indeed, the solutions currently used are the following:
  • Washing with a jet or with a high-pressure cleaner: the washing is long and the result unsatisfactory. In addition, high pressure cleaning can damage certain items;
  • The washing of the riding articles in automatic launderette is binding and is sometimes forbidden;
  • The washing offered by specialized stores is an expensive service and requires the immobilization of articles for a certain period (often one to two weeks);
  • The purchase of a machine specially adapted to this type of item requires a major financial investment, difficult to make profitable at the level of an equestrian club.

En conséquence il subsiste un réel besoin de proposer un dispositif de lavage de tels articles textiles de grande dimension qui pallie les inconvénients ci-dessus, et plus particulièrement un dispositif de lavage de grande capacité permettant de laver des articles même extrêmement sales, chargés de salissures comportant des matières solides, telles que par exemple des résidus de paille, herbe, excréments, boue, terre, graviers.Consequently, there remains a real need to provide a device for washing such large textile articles that overcomes the above drawbacks, and more particularly a large capacity washing device for washing even extremely dirty articles, loaded with dirt containing solids, such as, for example, straw residues, grass, excrement, mud, soil, gravel.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif simple et rustique, ne nécessitant pas d'installation spécifique, ni d'endroit dédié au sein d'un centre équestre, qui puisse fonctionner à proximité des utilisateurs pour ne pas immobiliser longtemps lesdits articles.Another object of the invention is to provide a simple and rustic device, not requiring specific installation or dedicated place within an equestrian center, which can operate near the users not to immobilize for a long time said items.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de lavage bon marché, en rapport avec la capacité d'investissement d'un club équestre, même un club de petite taille.Another object of the invention is to provide a cheap washing device, in connection with the investment capacity of an equestrian club, even a small club.

Ces buts sont atteints par le dispositif, selon la présente invention, qui propose un dispositif de lavage d'articles de type textile de grandes dimensions, telles que des couvertures notamment des articles souillés par des résidus solides,. Le préambule de la revendication 1 est connu du document DE 595568C .
Le dispositif de lavage selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce que ladite position basse est une position de vidange dans laquelle l'ouverture de la cuve est dirigée vers le bas,
et en ce que l'ouverture de ladite cuve est, à l'état chargée, fermée par une porte grillagée ou ajourée, apte à servir de support d'égouttage desdits articles après lavage et basculement de la cuve vers le bas et à permettre l'évacuation directe des résidus solides entraînés par le lavage des articles souillés.These objects are achieved by the device, according to the present invention, which proposes a device for washing large textile articles, such as blankets including items soiled with solid residues. The preamble of claim 1 is known from the document DE 595568C .
The washing device according to the invention is characterized in that said low position is a drain position in which the opening of the tank is directed downwards,
and in that the opening of said tank is, in the charged state, closed by a meshed or perforated door, able to serve as a dewatering support for said articles after washing and tilting of the tank downwards and to allow direct evacuation of solid residues resulting from the washing of soiled articles.

Ladite porte grillagée ou ajourée permet donc, outre l'évacuation des eaux sales de lavage, de permettre également l'évacuation aisée et directe des résidus solides entraînés par le lavage des articles souillés, par basculement de la cuve vers le bas, tout en maintenant les articles dans ladite cuve.Said mesh door or openwork allows, in addition to the evacuation of water dirty washing, also allow the easy and direct evacuation of solid residues caused by the washing of soiled articles, by tilting the tank down, while maintaining the items in said tank.

Evacuation directe signifie ici la vidange de la cuve (eau sale et débris solides) sans passage par un tuyau de vidange, par simple basculement de la cuve, l'ouverture de chargement/déchargement de la cuve se trouvant alors en partie basse. Le colmatage éventuel d'un tuyau de vidange est ainsi évité.Direct evacuation here means the emptying of the tank (dirty water and solid debris) without passing through a drain pipe, by simply tilting the tank, the opening for loading / unloading the tank then being at the bottom. Any clogging of a drain pipe is thus avoided.

De manière préférée, l'axe de pivotement de la cuve de lavage est orthogonal à l'axe de rotation de ladite cuve.Preferably, the pivot axis of the washing tub is orthogonal to the axis of rotation of said tub.

De manière encore préférée, l'axe de pivotement de la cuve de lavage est dans un plan vertical passant par l'axe de rotation de ladite cuve, notamment lorsque le châssis du dispositif de lavage est disposé sur un plan horizontal.More preferably, the pivot axis of the wash tank is in a vertical plane passing through the axis of rotation of said tank, especially when the frame of the washing device is arranged on a horizontal plane.

La face interne de la paroi périphérique de la cuve de lavage est avantageusement équipée d'une multiplicité de tampons faisant saillie de ladite face interne de cette paroi.The inner face of the peripheral wall of the washing tub is advantageously equipped with a multiplicity of pads projecting from said inner face of this wall.

Ces tampons faisant saillie de ladite face interne de la cuve de lavage entraînent les articles et participent à leur malaxage lors de la rotation de la cuve, et donc lors du lavage. Pour être suffisamment efficaces, ces tampons dépassent de quelques centimètres de ladite face interne, par exemple de 2 à 10 cm, de préférence de 3 à 8 cm, de préférence encore, de 4 à 8 cm de hauteur. Ils peuvent être de forme quelconque, mais une forme cylindrique est préférée, en variante une forme allongée disposée axialement peut aussi être envisagée.These pads protruding from said inner face of the washing tub cause the articles and participate in their mixing during the rotation of the tank, and therefore during washing. To be sufficiently effective, these buffers protrude a few centimeters from said inner face, for example from 2 to 10 cm, preferably from 3 to 8 cm, more preferably from 4 to 8 cm in height. They may be of any shape, but a cylindrical shape is preferred, alternatively an elongated axially disposed form may also be contemplated.

De manière avantageuse, la partie, dite partie supérieure, des tampons faisant saillie de ladite face interne de la paroi périphérique est de forme arrondie.Advantageously, the portion, said upper portion, of the pads projecting from said inner face of the peripheral wall is of rounded shape.

Ainsi lesdits tampons, n'accrochent pas les articles textiles et ne les abîment pas durant le malaxage. Ceci est particulièrement apprécié pour les articles les plus fragiles, les couvertures avec doublures ou revêtues d'un film imperméable par exemple.Thus said buffers do not catch the textile articles and do not damage them during the kneading. This is particularly appreciated for the most fragile articles, covers with linings or coated with an impermeable film for example.

Lesdits tampons peuvent être fixés par tout moyen à la paroi périphérique de la cuve, par exemple collage, ou pour une meilleure fixation, les tampons sont fixés par vissage ou boulonnage à la paroi périphérique.Said pads can be fixed by any means to the peripheral wall of the tank, for example gluing, or for better fixing, the pads are fixed by screwing or bolting to the peripheral wall.

Lesdits tampons, et notamment au moins leur partie supérieure, sont avantageusement en matériau polymère ou en caoutchouc. Ils peuvent par exemple être en PVC.Said buffers, and in particular at least their upper part, are advantageously made of polymer material or rubber. They can for example be PVC.

L'alimentation en eau de la cuve de lavage peut être sous la forme d'un conduit débouchant directement dans ladite cuve, ou en variante la porte fermant l'ouverture de la cuve peut être équipée d'un orifice permettant l'introduction d'un tuyau d'alimentation en eau, par exemple un tuyau flexible amovible.The water supply of the washing tank may be in the form of a conduit opening directly into said tank, or alternatively the door closing the opening of the tank may be equipped with an orifice allowing the introduction of a water supply pipe, for example a removable hose.

Il a été trouvé particulièrement intéressant, notamment du point de vue économique et du point de vue rusticité de l'appareillage, que la cuve de lavage soit une cuve de bétonnière dont l'ouverture de chargement/déchargement est équipée d'une porte grillagée ou ajourée.It has been found particularly interesting, especially from the point of view of economy and from the standpoint of rusticity of the equipment, that the washing tank is a concrete mixer tank whose loading / unloading opening is equipped with a mesh door or openwork.

Avantageusement, la cuve de lavage est une cuve de bétonnière dont les pales de malaxage ont été remplacées par des tampons faisant saillie de ladite face interne de la paroi périphérique de la cuve.Advantageously, the washing tub is a tank of concrete mixer whose blades kneading have been replaced by buffers projecting from said inner face of the peripheral wall of the vessel.

L'utilisation d'une cuve de bétonnière est particulièrement intéressante pour son volume (au moins 120 à 160 litres), sa simplicité de fonctionnement, sa robustesse (une telle cuve étant initialement configurée pour recevoir les graviers et du ciment, de grands volumes et des poids importants) et son prix réduit, par rapport à des lave-linges classiques de grandes dimensions ou des machines spécifiques très coûteuses.The use of a concrete mixer tank is particularly interesting for its volume (at least 120 to 160 liters), its simplicity of operation, its robustness (such a tank being initially configured to receive the gravel and cement, large volumes and significant weight) and its reduced price, compared to large conventional washing machines or very expensive specific machines.

De plus de telles bétonnières sont habituellement équipées de roues pour leur déplacement sur site, ce qui permet d'adapter le positionnement du dispositif selon l'invention à l'endroit précis du centre équestre ou de l'écurie où son usage est requis, disposant d'une alimentation en eau et d'une évacuation des eaux usées. En général un coin "douche" pour les animaux est prévu, ce coin "douche" peut avantageusement recevoir le dispositif selon l'invention.In addition, such concrete mixers are usually equipped with wheels for moving them on site, which makes it possible to adapt the positioning of the device according to the invention to the precise location of the equestrian center or the stable where its use is required, with water supply and sewage disposal. In general a "shower" corner for animals is provided, this "shower" corner can advantageously receive the device according to the invention.

L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description suivante d'exemples de réalisation, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de lavage selon la présente invention ;
  • La figure 2 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de lavage conforme à la figure 1, dans laquelle la porte grillagée a été omise ;
  • La figure 3 montre, selon une coupe médiane, un tampon faisant saillie de la face interne de la paroi périphérique de la cuve du dispositif selon les figures 1 et 2.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of exemplary embodiments, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of the washing device according to the present invention;
  • The figure 2 is a perspective view of the washing device according to the figure 1 in which the mesh door has been omitted;
  • The figure 3 shows, in a median section, a buffer protruding from the inner face of the peripheral wall of the vessel of the device according to the figures 1 and 2 .

En se référant aux schémas des figures 1 à 3 annexées, le dispositif selon l'invention comprend une cuve 1 montée sur un châssis 2 reposant sur au moins un pied 12 et des roues 13, ladite cuve étant actionnée en rotation autour d'un axe, dénommé axe de rotation 10, par un moteur (non représenté) logé dans un capot 3.Referring to the schemas of Figures 1 to 3 appended, the device according to the invention comprises a tank 1 mounted on a frame 2 resting on a at least one foot 12 and wheels 13, said tank being actuated in rotation about an axis, called the axis of rotation 10, by a motor (not shown) housed in a cover 3.

Cette cuve 1 de forme générale cylindrique comporte un fond 4, une paroi périphérique 5 et une ouverture 6 à embouchure resserrée disposée en vis-à-vis du fond 4. Cette cuve 1 est également apte à pivoter selon un axe de pivotement 20 qui est transversal audit axe de rotation 10 et, plus précisément, orthogonal à celui-ci.This tank 1 of generally cylindrical shape has a bottom 4, a peripheral wall 5 and an opening 6 with a narrow mouthpiece disposed opposite the bottom 4. This vessel 1 is also able to pivot about a pivot axis 20 which is transverse to said axis of rotation 10 and, more precisely, orthogonal thereto.

Le pivotement de la cuve 1 autour de l'axe de pivotement 20, au moyen d'un volant 21, permet son basculement entre une position haute, dite position de chargement ou de lavage, dans laquelle l'ouverture de la cuve est sensiblement dirigée vers le haut, par exemple selon un angle supérieur à 20° par rapport à l'horizontale, et une position basse, dite position de vidange ou de déchargement, dans laquelle l'ouverture 6 de la cuve est dirigée vers le bas.The pivoting of the tank 1 about the pivot axis 20, by means of a flywheel 21, allows it to tilt between a high position, said loading or washing position, in which the opening of the tank is substantially directed upwards, for example at an angle greater than 20 ° relative to the horizontal, and a low position, called emptying or unloading position, in which the opening 6 of the tank is directed downwards.

Sur l'exemple représenté aux figures 1 et 2, la cuve de lavage est la cuve d'une bétonnière dont l'ouverture de chargement ou déchargement est fermée par une porte 7 grillagée ou ajourée. Cette porte est équipée d'une charnière 8 et d'un loquet de fermeture 9.In the example shown in figures 1 and 2 , the washing tub is the tank of a concrete mixer whose opening loading or unloading is closed by a gate 7 mesh or perforated. This door is equipped with a hinge 8 and a latch 9.

De cette cuve de bétonnière ont été retirées les pales de malaxage, celles-ci ayant été remplacées par des tampons 14 faisant saillie de la face interne 18 de la paroi périphérique 5 de la cuve.From this mixer tank were removed the mixing blades, which were replaced by buffers 14 projecting from the inner face 18 of the peripheral wall 5 of the tank.

Ces tampons 14 présentent une partie supérieure 15 de forme arrondie, qui peut être en matériau polymère tel que par exemple du PVC, ou en caoutchouc. Ces tampons sont fixés par un vissage ou boulonnage à la paroi périphérique 5.These buffers 14 have an upper portion 15 of rounded shape, which may be of polymeric material such as for example PVC, or rubber. These buffers are fixed by screwing or bolting to the peripheral wall 5.

Sur l'exemple schématisé à la figure 3, le tampon 14 comporte une tige filetée 16 traversant la paroi périphérique 5, la fixation s'opérant par un écrou (non représenté) disposé à l'extérieur de la cuve. Des petits tampons de forme sensiblement cylindrique peuvent être ainsi fixés et répartis à la face interne de la paroi périphérique de la cuve. Ils dépassent de celle-ci d'une hauteur H de plusieurs centimètres, pouvant atteindre 7 ou 8 cm en hauteur. Leur diamètre D peut être de quelques centimètres jusqu'à environ 10 cm.In the example shown schematically in figure 3 , the buffer 14 comprises a threaded rod 16 through the peripheral wall 5, the fixing being effected by a nut (not shown) disposed outside the vessel. Small buffers of substantially cylindrical shape can thus be fixed and distributed to the inner face of the peripheral wall of the vessel. They exceed it by a height H of several centimeters, up to 7 or 8 cm in height. Their diameter D can be from a few centimeters to about 10 cm.

Dans le cas de l'utilisation d'une cuve de bétonnière, les tampons 14 peuvent, par exemple, être disposés et fixés aux emplacements laissés libres par le retrait des pales de malaxage de la bétonnière.In the case of using a concrete mixer tank, the pads 14 may, for example, be arranged and fixed at the locations left free by the removal of the mixing blades of the mixer.

Selon une variante, des tampons en forme de demi-tubes coupés dans le sens de la longueur, de plusieurs dizaines de centimètres de long et d'un diamètre voisin de 5 à 8 cm peuvent être fixés axialement sur la face interne de la paroi périphérique de la cuve.According to a variant, buffers in the form of half-tubes cut lengthwise, several tens of centimeters long and with a diameter of about 5 to 8 cm may be fixed axially on the inner face of the peripheral wall of the tank.

Ces pales de malaxage de bétonnière ont été retirées et remplacées par les tampons pour ménager l'éventuelle déchirure des articles textiles et leur entortillement autour des pales. En effet, il a été constaté que ces tampons 14, de part leur forme et leur matière, n'endommagent pas les couvertures ou autres articles textiles, et permettent d'entraîner efficacement ces articles lors de leur lavage dans la cuve 1.These concrete mixer knives were removed and replaced with buffers to provide for the possible tearing of textile articles and their kinking around the blades. Indeed, it has been found that these pads 14, because of their shape and their material, do not damage the covers or other textile articles, and allow to effectively drive these items during their washing in the tank 1.

Le dispositif de lavage, présenté dans cet exemple, permet ainsi le lavage d'articles textiles de grandes dimensions tels que des couvertures, chemises ou tapis utilisés en centres équestres par exemple.The washing device, presented in this example, thus allows the washing of large textile articles such as blankets, shirts or mats used in equestrian centers for example.

Si ces articles sont très souillés, et notamment par des débris solides, lors du basculement de la cuve vers le bas, la porte 7 grillagée, fermant l'ouverture de la cuve, sert de support d'égouttage des articles tout en permettant l'évacuation de l'eau sale même très chargée, ainsi que des débris solides.If these articles are very soiled, and in particular by solid debris, when tilting the tank down, the mesh door 7, closing the opening of the tank, serves as a dewatering support articles while allowing the evacuation of dirty water even very heavily loaded, as well as solid debris.

Le dispositif de lavage monté sur roues 13, peut être disposé au sein d'une écurie, plus particulièrement, dans l'emplacement appelé "douche" pour les chevaux doté d'un jet d'eau et d'un égout. L'alimentation en eau de la cuve s'effectue alors, par exemple par un tuyau d'alimentation entrant par l'orifice central 11, et l'évacuation des eaux sales par l'égout.The washing device mounted on wheels 13, can be disposed within a stable, more particularly, in the place called "shower" for horses with a water jet and a sewer. The water supply of the tank then takes place, for example by a supply pipe entering through the central orifice 11, and the evacuation of dirty water through the sewer.

Les utilisateurs peuvent ainsi sans délai laver les accessoires textiles de leurs chevaux ou poneys au sein même de l'écurie ou du centre équestre avec un dispositif de lavage bon marché, rustique et de grandes dimensions pour les articles textiles volumineux.Users can immediately wash the textile accessories of their horses or ponies within the stable or equestrian center with a cheap, rustic and large washing device for bulky textile articles.

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  1. A device for washing large fabric items, such as blankets, in particular items dirtied with solid residues, comprising a frame (2) and a washing tank (1), said tank comprising a bottom (4), a peripheral wall (5) and an opening (6) for loading/unloading items, positioned across from the tank bottom, this tank (1) being mounted rotatably around an axis, called rotation axis (10), passing through the bottom (4) of the tank and said opening (6) also tilting, by pivoting along a second axis, called pivot axis (20), transverse to said rotation axis (10), to tilt the tank (1) between a high position of the tank, called loading or washing position, in which the opening of the tank is substantially oriented upward, and a low, unloading position, characterized in that said low position is an emptying position in which the opening of the tank is oriented downward,
    and in that the loading/unloading opening (6) of said tank (1) is, in the loaded state, closed by a grate or open-worked door (7), able to serve as a draining support for said items after washing and tilting of the tank downward and to allow the direct evacuation of solid residues driven by the washing of the dirtied items.
  2. The device according to claim 1,
    characterized in that the pivot axis (20) of the washing tank (1) is orthogonal to the rotation axis (10) of said tank.
  3. The device according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that the pivot axis (20) of the washing tank (1) is in a vertical plane passing through the rotation axis (10) of said tank.
  4. The device according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the inner face (18) of the peripheral wall (5) of the washing tank is equipped with multiple buffers (14) protruding from said inner face (18) of this wall.
  5. The device according to claim 4,
    characterized in that the so-called upper part (15) of the buffers (14) protruding from said inner face (18) of the peripheral wall (5) is rounded.
  6. The device according to claim 4 or 5,
    characterized in that the buffers (14) are fastened by screwing or bolting to the peripheral wall (5).
  7. The device according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
    characterized in that the buffers (14) are made from polymer or rubber.
  8. The device according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the door (7) closing the opening (6) of the tank (1) is equipped with an orifice (11) allowing the insertion of a water supply pipe.
  9. The device according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the washing tank (1) is a concrete tank, the loading/unloading opening (6) of which is equipped with a grate or open-worked door (7).
  10. The device according to any one of claims 4 to 9,
    characterized in that the washing tank (1) is a concrete tank whereof the mixing blades have been replaced by buffers (14) protruding from said inner face (18) of the peripheral wall (5) of the tank (1).
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