EP2938771A1 - A laundry washing and drying machine comprising a dispenser - Google Patents

A laundry washing and drying machine comprising a dispenser

Info

Publication number
EP2938771A1
EP2938771A1 EP13826570.7A EP13826570A EP2938771A1 EP 2938771 A1 EP2938771 A1 EP 2938771A1 EP 13826570 A EP13826570 A EP 13826570A EP 2938771 A1 EP2938771 A1 EP 2938771A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
drying
cooling air
conduit
laundry
dispenser
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP13826570.7A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2938771B1 (en
Inventor
Yavuz Sahin
Burcu YAKARTAS
Fatih KASAP
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Arcelik AS
Original Assignee
Arcelik AS
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Arcelik AS filed Critical Arcelik AS
Publication of EP2938771A1 publication Critical patent/EP2938771A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2938771B1 publication Critical patent/EP2938771B1/en
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

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
    • 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
    • D06F25/00—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 and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air 
    • 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
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/28—Air properties
    • D06F2103/30—Pressure
    • 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
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/28—Air properties
    • D06F2103/32—Temperature
    • 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
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/28—Air properties
    • D06F2103/36—Flow or velocity
    • 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
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/16—Air properties
    • D06F2105/24—Flow or velocity
    • 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
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/32—Air flow control means
    • 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
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/14—Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
    • D06F34/26—Condition of the drying air, e.g. air humidity or temperature
    • 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
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/02—Domestic laundry dryers having dryer drums rotating 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
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryers 

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a laundry washing and drying machine comprising a dispenser wherein the cleaning agents are placed.
  • the cleaning agents like the detergent, softener etc. required for the cleaning process are placed into a dispenser.
  • the wash water received from the mains is directed into the dispenser.
  • the cleaning agent dissolved-melted by mixing with water is delivered into the washing tub together with the water.
  • the cleaning agent dispensers mostly have partitions wherein powder and/or liquid washing agent is placed and comprises a distributor that covers the dispenser and provides the water received from the mains to pass into the dispenser. Dirt forms on the partition and the distributor in the course of time since the said partitions and the distributor remain wet after washing.
  • the dirt that builds up causes mold formation if not cleaned and this situation is unfavorable in terms of hygiene.
  • these components staying wet causes the washing agent used in the next washing to become damp and lumped thereby it becomes difficult for it to be delivered into the washing tub by mixing with the washing water.
  • resistant heaters are disposed inside the cleaning agent dispenser, enabling the cleaning agent dispenser to be heated and dried in order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a laundry washing and drying machine comprising a cleaning agent dispenser which has more hygienic utilization conditions.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a drying conduit that at least partially delivers the cooling air (CA) passing through the condenser to the dispenser.
  • CA cooling air
  • the cooling air (CA) passed over the condenser has the ideal dryness and temperature levels at the exit of the condenser.
  • the cooling air, heated while passing through the condenser by means of the drying conduit that is disposed on the cooling air (CA) circulation conduit and that extends to the dispenser, is delivered to the dispenser, thus enabling the dispenser to be dried.
  • the cooling air (CA) circulation conduit transfers a portion of the cooling air (CA) leaving the condenser to the outside environment air.
  • the cooling air (CA) that passes over the condenser is transferred to the outside environment air partially by the cooling air circulation conduit.
  • the hot cooling air, transferred partially to the drying conduit and partially to the outside environment, not being entirely transferred to the drying conduit prevents the dispenser from being damaged by the pressure and temperature of the cooling air (CA).
  • the laundry washing and drying machine comprises a valve disposed on the cooling air (CA) circulation conduit or the drying conduit, having an open position (O) whereat the cooling air (CA) is enabled to pass at least partially through the drying conduit, and a closed position (C) whereto the valve is changed from the open position (O) and furthermore comprises a control unit that enables the valve to change position.
  • CA cooling air
  • C closed position
  • the control unit enables the valve to be changed to the closed position (C) according to the predetermined limit values ( ⁇ V) depending on the drying or the washing program.
  • the user Before operating the laundry washing and drying machine, the user, can decide that the laundry washing and drying machine performs drying (like combed cotton, toweling, polar etc.) or washing (prewashing, main washing, rinsing, disinfection etc.) at the desired program.
  • the washing or drying program can be selected automatically by the laundry washing and drying machine.
  • Predetermined limit values ( ⁇ V) related to each program are saved in the control unit. Thus, the valve is activated at different limit values in different programs.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine comprises at least one sensor disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit or the drying conduit and measuring the cooling air temperature (T 1 ) and the control unit changes the valve to the open (O) or closed position (C) depending on the temperature data (T 1 ) received from the sensor.
  • the control unit changes the valve to the open (O) or closed position (C) depending on the temperature data (T 1 ) received from the sensor.
  • the limit temperature value ( ⁇ T) predetermined by the manufacturer the hot cooling air is provided to be transferred to the drying conduit by the valve being changed to the open position (O).
  • the valve is changed from the open position (O) to the closed position (C) by the control unit at the end of the limit time ( ⁇ t) predetermined by the manufacturer.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine comprises at least one sensor disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit or the drying conduit and measuring the cooling air pressure (P 1 ) and the control unit changes the valve to the open (O) or closed position (C) depending on the pressure data (P 1 ) received from the sensor.
  • the control unit changes the valve to the open (O) or closed position (C) depending on the pressure data (P 1 ) received from the sensor.
  • the pressure data (P 1 ) received from the sensor reaches the limit pressure value ( ⁇ P) predetermined by the manufacturer
  • the hot cooling air is provided to be transferred to the drying conduit by the valve being changed to the open position (O).
  • the valve is changed from the open position (O) to the closed position (C) by the control unit at the end of the limit time ( ⁇ t) predetermined by the manufacturer.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine comprises at least one heater (such as electrical, thermoelectric, infrared etc.) disposed on the drying conduit.
  • the heater is changed to an active mode (A) by the control unit, wherein the cooling air is heated.
  • the heater is kept at the passive mode by the control unit while the cooling air temperature (T H ) is at the limit temperature value ( ⁇ T) or higher.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine comprises at least one fan disposed on the drying conduit.
  • the fan is changed to an active mode (A) by the control unit, wherein the cooling air (CA) is heated.
  • the fan is kept at the passive mode (P) by the control unit if the cooling air pressure (P H ) is lower than the limit pressure value ( ⁇ P).
  • the dispenser comprises at least two partitions.
  • the drying conduit provides a separate outlet for each partition.
  • the cooling air (CA) transferred into the dispenser is provided to be dispersed homogeneously inside the dispenser by means of the drying conduit having a separate connection with each partition located in the dispenser. Consequently, the dispenser is dried more effectively.
  • the cleaning agent dispenser is prevented from staying wet and problems originating from dampening are prevented.
  • more healthy utilization conditions are provided for the user.
  • Figure 1 – is the schematic view of a laundry washing and drying machine comprising a drying conduit in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises
  • the water received from the mains during washing the laundry is delivered to the dispenser (4).
  • the cleaning agents placed into the dispenser (4) are mixed with water and delivered to the drum (3).
  • the drying process is performed by the interaction of the cooling air (CA) and the processing air (PA) that do not directly contact one another.
  • the processing air (PA) is heated by a heater and directed into the drum (3), which then removes the moisture on the laundry by contacting the damp laundry and is transferred to the condenser (5) to be dehumidified.
  • the cooling air (CA) is delivered onto the condenser (5) by means of a fan and thus, the moisture in the processing air (PA) is provided to be condensed by cooling the condenser (5).
  • the heated air is directed into the drum (3) containing the items desired to be dried and is sucked to be included again in the heating cycle ( Figure 1).
  • the laundry washing and drying machine (1) of the present invention furthermore comprises a drying conduit (7)
  • the cooling air (CA) passed over the condenser (5) has the ideal dryness and temperature levels at the exit of the condenser (5).
  • the cooling air (CA) heated while passing through the condenser (5) by means of the drying conduit (7) that is situated on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) and that extends to the dispenser (4), is delivered to the dispenser (4), thus enabling the dispenser (4) to be dried.
  • a portion of the cooling air (CA) leaving the condenser (5) is delivered over the dispenser (4) by means of the drying conduit (7) and the remaining portion is delivered to the outside environment by means of the cooling air circulation conduit (6).
  • the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises a valve (8) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7), having an open position (O) wherein the cooling air (CA) is enabled to pass at least partially through the drying conduit (7), and a closed position (C) whereto the valve (8) is changed from the open position (O) and furthermore comprises a control unit (9) that enables the valve (8) to change position.
  • the control unit (9) enables the valve (8) to be changed to the closed position (C) according to the predetermined limit values ( ⁇ V) depending on the drying or the washing program.
  • the user Before operating the laundry washing and drying machine (1), the user can decide that the laundry washing and drying machine (1) performs drying (combed cotton, toweled, polar etc.) or washing (prewashing, main washing, rinsing, disinfection etc.) at the desired program.
  • the washing or drying program can also be selected automatically by the laundry washing and drying machine (1).
  • Predetermined limit values ( ⁇ V) related to each program are saved in the control unit (9). Thus, the valve (8) is activated at different limit values in different programs.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises at least one sensor (13) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7) and measuring the cooling air temperature (T 1 ) and the control unit (9) changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the temperature data (T 1 ) received from the sensor (13).
  • the control unit (9) changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the temperature data (T 1 ) received from the sensor (13).
  • the control unit (9) changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the temperature data (T 1 ) received from the sensor (13).
  • the control unit (9) changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the temperature data (T 1 ) received from the sensor (13).
  • the hot cooling air (CA) is provided to be transferred to the drying conduit (7) by the valve (8) being changed to the open position (O).
  • the valve (8) is changed from the open position (O) to
  • the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises at least one sensor (13) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7) and measuring the cooling air pressure (P 1 ) and the control unit (9) changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the pressure data (P 1 ) received from the sensor (13).
  • the pressure data (P 1 ) received from the sensor (13) reaches the limit pressure value ( ⁇ P) predetermined by the manufacturer
  • the hot cooling air (CA) is provided to be transferred to the drying conduit (7) by the valve (8) being changed to the open position (O).
  • the valve (8) is changed from the open position (O) to the closed position (C) by the control unit (9) at the end of the limit time ( ⁇ ) predetermined by the manufacturer.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises at least one heater (10) disposed on the drying conduit (7).
  • the heater (10) is changed to an active mode (A) by the control unit (9), wherein the cooling air (CA) is heated.
  • the heater (10) is kept at the passive mode (P) by the control unit (9) while the cooling air (CA) temperature (T H ) is at the limit temperature value ( ⁇ T) or higher.
  • the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises at least one fan (11) disposed on the drying conduit (7).
  • the fan (11) is changed to an active mode (A) by the control unit (9), wherein the cooling air (CA) is heated.
  • the fan (11) is kept at the passive mode (P) by the control unit (9) if the cooling air (CA) pressure (P H ) is lower than the limit pressure value ( ⁇ P).
  • the dispenser (4) comprises at least two partitions (12).
  • the drying conduit (7) provides a separate outlet for each partition (12).
  • the cooling air (CA) transferred into the dispenser (4) is provided to be dispersed homogeneously inside the dispenser (4) by means of the drying conduit (7) having a separate connection with each partition (12) located in the dispenser (4). Consequently, the dispenser (4) is dried more effectively ( Figure 1, Figure 2).
  • the dispenser (4) is prevented from staying wet and more hygienic utilization conditions are provided.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
  • Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprising a body (2), a drum (3) wherein the laundry to be washed or dried is placed, a dispenser (4) disposed inside the body (2), wherein the cleaning agents are placed, a condenser (5) that provides the condensation of the processing air (PA) and a cooling air circulation conduit (6) wherein the cooling air (CA) that enables the condenser (5) to be cooled circulates, wherein a drying conduit (7) is provided which is situated on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) and at the outlet of the condenser (5) with respect to the flow direction of the cooling air (CA), and which enables the cooling air (CA) leaving the condenser (5) to be delivered at least partially to the dispenser (4).

Description

    A LAUNDRY WASHING AND DRYING MACHINE COMPRISING A DISPENSER
  • The present invention relates to a laundry washing and drying machine comprising a dispenser wherein the cleaning agents are placed.
  • In laundry washing and drying machines, the cleaning agents like the detergent, softener etc. required for the cleaning process are placed into a dispenser. The wash water received from the mains is directed into the dispenser. The cleaning agent dissolved-melted by mixing with water is delivered into the washing tub together with the water. The cleaning agent dispensers mostly have partitions wherein powder and/or liquid washing agent is placed and comprises a distributor that covers the dispenser and provides the water received from the mains to pass into the dispenser. Dirt forms on the partition and the distributor in the course of time since the said partitions and the distributor remain wet after washing. The dirt that builds up causes mold formation if not cleaned and this situation is unfavorable in terms of hygiene. Furthermore, these components staying wet causes the washing agent used in the next washing to become damp and lumped thereby it becomes difficult for it to be delivered into the washing tub by mixing with the washing water.
  • In state of the art dispensers, resistant heaters are disposed inside the cleaning agent dispenser, enabling the cleaning agent dispenser to be heated and dried in order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems.
  • In the state of the art International patent application no. WO2012089456, a drawer is described which is dried by pumping air therein by means of an air pump.
  • The aim of the present invention is the realization of a laundry washing and drying machine comprising a cleaning agent dispenser which has more hygienic utilization conditions.
  • The laundry washing and drying machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a drying conduit that at least partially delivers the cooling air (CA) passing through the condenser to the dispenser.
  • The cooling air (CA) passed over the condenser has the ideal dryness and temperature levels at the exit of the condenser. The cooling air, heated while passing through the condenser by means of the drying conduit that is disposed on the cooling air (CA) circulation conduit and that extends to the dispenser, is delivered to the dispenser, thus enabling the dispenser to be dried.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the cooling air (CA) circulation conduit transfers a portion of the cooling air (CA) leaving the condenser to the outside environment air. The cooling air (CA) that passes over the condenser is transferred to the outside environment air partially by the cooling air circulation conduit. The hot cooling air, transferred partially to the drying conduit and partially to the outside environment, not being entirely transferred to the drying conduit prevents the dispenser from being damaged by the pressure and temperature of the cooling air (CA).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine comprises a valve disposed on the cooling air (CA) circulation conduit or the drying conduit, having an open position (O) whereat the cooling air (CA) is enabled to pass at least partially through the drying conduit, and a closed position (C) whereto the valve is changed from the open position (O) and furthermore comprises a control unit that enables the valve to change position.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit enables the valve to be changed to the closed position (C) according to the predetermined limit values (∆V) depending on the drying or the washing program. Before operating the laundry washing and drying machine, the user, can decide that the laundry washing and drying machine performs drying (like combed cotton, toweling, polar etc.) or washing (prewashing, main washing, rinsing, disinfection etc.) at the desired program. The washing or drying program can be selected automatically by the laundry washing and drying machine. Predetermined limit values (∆V) related to each program are saved in the control unit. Thus, the valve is activated at different limit values in different programs.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine comprises at least one sensor disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit or the drying conduit and measuring the cooling air temperature (T1) and the control unit changes the valve to the open (O) or closed position (C) depending on the temperature data (T1) received from the sensor. When the temperature data received from the sensor reaches the limit temperature value (∆T) predetermined by the manufacturer, the hot cooling air is provided to be transferred to the drying conduit by the valve being changed to the open position (O). The valve is changed from the open position (O) to the closed position (C) by the control unit at the end of the limit time (∆t) predetermined by the manufacturer.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine comprises at least one sensor disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit or the drying conduit and measuring the cooling air pressure (P1) and the control unit changes the valve to the open (O) or closed position (C) depending on the pressure data (P1) received from the sensor. When the pressure data (P1) received from the sensor reaches the limit pressure value (∆P) predetermined by the manufacturer, the hot cooling air is provided to be transferred to the drying conduit by the valve being changed to the open position (O). The valve is changed from the open position (O) to the closed position (C) by the control unit at the end of the limit time (∆t) predetermined by the manufacturer.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine comprises at least one heater (such as electrical, thermoelectric, infrared etc.) disposed on the drying conduit. In the situation where the temperature (TH) of the cooling air (CA) passing through condenser is lower than the limit temperature value (∆T) predetermined by the manufacturer, the heater is changed to an active mode (A) by the control unit, wherein the cooling air is heated. The heater is kept at the passive mode by the control unit while the cooling air temperature (TH) is at the limit temperature value (∆T) or higher.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine comprises at least one fan disposed on the drying conduit. In the situation where the pressure (PH) of the cooling air (CA) passing through the condenser is lower than the limit pressure value (∆P) predetermined by the manufacturer, the fan is changed to an active mode (A) by the control unit, wherein the cooling air (CA) is heated. The fan is kept at the passive mode (P) by the control unit if the cooling air pressure (PH) is lower than the limit pressure value (∆P).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser comprises at least two partitions. The drying conduit provides a separate outlet for each partition. The cooling air (CA) transferred into the dispenser is provided to be dispersed homogeneously inside the dispenser by means of the drying conduit having a separate connection with each partition located in the dispenser. Consequently, the dispenser is dried more effectively.
  • By means of the present invention, the cleaning agent dispenser is prevented from staying wet and problems originating from dampening are prevented. Thus, more healthy utilization conditions are provided for the user.
  • The model embodiments relating to the laundry washing and drying machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention are illustrated in the attached figure, where:
  • Figure 1 – is the schematic view of a laundry washing and drying machine comprising a drying conduit in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • The elements illustrated in the figure are numbered as follows:
    1. Laundry washing and drying machine
    2. Body
    3. Drum
    4. Dispenser
    5. Condenser
    6. Cooling air circulation conduit
    7. Drying conduit
    8. Valve
    9. Control unit
    10. Heater
    11. Fan
    12. Partition
    13. Sensor
  • The laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises
    • a body (2),
    • a drum (3) wherein the laundry to be washed or dried is placed,
    • a dispenser (4) disposed inside the body (2), wherein the cleaning agents are placed,
    • a condenser (5) providing the condensation of the processing air (PA) that enables the laundry inside the drum (3) to be dried,
    • and a cooling air circulation conduit (6) wherein the cooling air (CA) that provides the cooling of the condenser (5) circulates.
  • In the laundry washing and drying machines (1) the water received from the mains during washing the laundry is delivered to the dispenser (4). The cleaning agents placed into the dispenser (4) are mixed with water and delivered to the drum (3).
  • In the laundry washing and drying machine (1), the drying process is performed by the interaction of the cooling air (CA) and the processing air (PA) that do not directly contact one another. The processing air (PA) is heated by a heater and directed into the drum (3), which then removes the moisture on the laundry by contacting the damp laundry and is transferred to the condenser (5) to be dehumidified. Meanwhile, the cooling air (CA) is delivered onto the condenser (5) by means of a fan and thus, the moisture in the processing air (PA) is provided to be condensed by cooling the condenser (5). The processing air (PA), after being dehumidified on the condenser (5), is heated by the heater and is delivered to the drum (3) by being included again into the drying cycle at high temperature and with low relative humidity rate. In the laundry washing and drying machines (1), the heated air is directed into the drum (3) containing the items desired to be dried and is sucked to be included again in the heating cycle (Figure 1).
  • The laundry washing and drying machine (1) of the present invention furthermore comprises a drying conduit (7)
    • that is situated on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) and at the outlet of the condenser (5) with respect to the flow direction of the cooling air (CA) and
    • that enables the cooling air (CA) leaving the condenser (5) to be delivered at least partially to the dispenser (4).
  • The cooling air (CA) passed over the condenser (5) has the ideal dryness and temperature levels at the exit of the condenser (5). The cooling air (CA), heated while passing through the condenser (5) by means of the drying conduit (7) that is situated on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) and that extends to the dispenser (4), is delivered to the dispenser (4), thus enabling the dispenser (4) to be dried.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the cooling air (CA) leaving the condenser (5) is delivered over the dispenser (4) by means of the drying conduit (7) and the remaining portion is delivered to the outside environment by means of the cooling air circulation conduit (6).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises a valve (8) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7), having an open position (O) wherein the cooling air (CA) is enabled to pass at least partially through the drying conduit (7), and a closed position (C) whereto the valve (8) is changed from the open position (O) and furthermore comprises a control unit (9) that enables the valve (8) to change position.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (9) enables the valve (8) to be changed to the closed position (C) according to the predetermined limit values (∆V) depending on the drying or the washing program. Before operating the laundry washing and drying machine (1), the user can decide that the laundry washing and drying machine (1) performs drying (combed cotton, toweled, polar etc.) or washing (prewashing, main washing, rinsing, disinfection etc.) at the desired program. The washing or drying program can also be selected automatically by the laundry washing and drying machine (1). Predetermined limit values (∆V) related to each program are saved in the control unit (9). Thus, the valve (8) is activated at different limit values in different programs.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises at least one sensor (13) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7) and measuring the cooling air temperature (T1) and the control unit (9) changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the temperature data (T1) received from the sensor (13). When the temperature data (T1) received from the sensor (13) reaches the limit temperature value (∆T) predetermined by the manufacturer, the hot cooling air (CA) is provided to be transferred to the drying conduit (7) by the valve (8) being changed to the open position (O). The valve (8) is changed from the open position (O) to the closed position (C) by the control unit (9) at the end of the limit time (∆ʈ) predetermined by the manufacturer.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises at least one sensor (13) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7) and measuring the cooling air pressure (P1) and the control unit (9) changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the pressure data (P1) received from the sensor (13). When the pressure data (P1) received from the sensor (13) reaches the limit pressure value (∆P) predetermined by the manufacturer, the hot cooling air (CA) is provided to be transferred to the drying conduit (7) by the valve (8) being changed to the open position (O). The valve (8) is changed from the open position (O) to the closed position (C) by the control unit (9) at the end of the limit time (∆ʈ) predetermined by the manufacturer.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises at least one heater (10) disposed on the drying conduit (7). In the situation where the temperature (TH) of the cooling air (CA) passing through the condenser (5) is lower than the limit temperature value (∆T) predetermined by the manufacturer, the heater (10) is changed to an active mode (A) by the control unit (9), wherein the cooling air (CA) is heated. The heater (10) is kept at the passive mode (P) by the control unit (9) while the cooling air (CA) temperature (TH) is at the limit temperature value (∆T) or higher.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprises at least one fan (11) disposed on the drying conduit (7). In the situation where the pressure (PH) of the cooling air (CA) is lower than the limit pressure value (∆P) predetermined by the manufacturer, the fan (11) is changed to an active mode (A) by the control unit (9), wherein the cooling air (CA) is heated. The fan (11) is kept at the passive mode (P) by the control unit (9) if the cooling air (CA) pressure (PH) is lower than the limit pressure value (∆P).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser (4) comprises at least two partitions (12). The drying conduit (7) provides a separate outlet for each partition (12). The cooling air (CA) transferred into the dispenser (4) is provided to be dispersed homogeneously inside the dispenser (4) by means of the drying conduit (7) having a separate connection with each partition (12) located in the dispenser (4). Consequently, the dispenser (4) is dried more effectively (Figure 1, Figure 2).
  • By means of the present invention, the dispenser (4) is prevented from staying wet and more hygienic utilization conditions are provided.

Claims (9)

  1. A laundry washing and drying machine (1) comprising
    - a body (2),
    - a drum (3) wherein the laundry to be washed or dried is placed,
    - a dispenser (4) disposed inside the body (2), wherein the cleaning agents are placed,
    - a condenser (5) providing the condensation of the processing air (PA) that enables the laundry inside the drum (3) to be dried,
    - a cooling air circulation conduit (6) wherein the cooling air (CA) that enables the condenser (5) to be cooled circulates,
    characterized in that a drying conduit (7)
    - that is situated on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) and at the outlet of the condenser (5) with respect to the flow direction of the cooling air (CA) and
    - that enables the cooling air (CA) leaving the condenser (5) to be delivered at least partially to the dispenser (4).
  2. A laundry washing and drying machine (1) as in Claim 1, characterized in that the cooling air circulation conduit (6) enables provides the cooling air (CA) leaving the condenser (5) to be partially mixed with the outside environment air.
  3. A laundry washing and drying machine (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a valve (8) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7), having an open position (O) wherein the cooling air (CA) is enabled to pass at least partially through the drying conduit (7), and a closed position (C) whereto the valve (8) is changed from the open position (O) and in that a control unit (9) that enables the valve (8) to change position.
  4. A laundry drying and washing machine (1) as in Claim 3, characterized in that the control unit (9) that enables the valve (8) to be changed to the closed position (C) according to the predetermined limit values (∆V) depending on the drying or the washing program.
  5. A laundry drying and washing machine (1) as in Claim 3 or 4, characterized in that at least one sensor (13) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7) and measuring the cooling air temperature (T1) and in that the control unit (9) that changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the temperature data (T1) received from the sensor (13).
  6. A laundry drying and washing machine (1) as in any one of the Claims 3 to 5, characterized in that at least one sensor (13) disposed on the cooling air circulation conduit (6) or the drying conduit (7) and measuring the cooling air pressure (P1) and in that the control unit (9) that changes the valve (8) to the open (O) or closed (C) position depending on the pressure data (P1) received from the sensor (13).
  7. A laundry drying and washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized in that at least one heater (10) disposed on the drying conduit (7).
  8. A laundry drying and washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized in that at least one fan (11) disposed on the drying conduit (7).
  9. A laundry drying and washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized in that the dispenser (4) comprising at least two partitions (12) and the drying conduit (7) that provides a separate outlet for each partition (12).
EP13826570.7A 2012-12-28 2013-12-27 A laundry washing and drying machine comprising a dispenser Not-in-force EP2938771B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TR201215576 2012-12-28
PCT/EP2013/078039 WO2014102314A1 (en) 2012-12-28 2013-12-27 A laundry washing and drying machine comprising a dispenser

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2938771A1 true EP2938771A1 (en) 2015-11-04
EP2938771B1 EP2938771B1 (en) 2017-03-08

Family

ID=50030227

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP13826570.7A Not-in-force EP2938771B1 (en) 2012-12-28 2013-12-27 A laundry washing and drying machine comprising a dispenser

Country Status (2)

Country Link
EP (1) EP2938771B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2014102314A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102014220022B4 (en) * 2014-10-02 2020-08-20 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Household appliance with a induction system
DE102014220023A1 (en) * 2014-10-02 2016-04-07 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Laundry care device with an air suction device

Family Cites Families (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3017089A1 (en) * 1980-05-03 1981-11-05 Miele & Cie GmbH & Co, 4830 Gütersloh WASHING TREATMENT MACHINE SET UP FOR WASHING, SPIN, AND DRYING
DE4436673B4 (en) * 1994-10-13 2007-02-08 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Automatic washing machine set up for drying
DE60315456T2 (en) * 2003-09-22 2008-05-08 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Low noise household clothes dryer of the condensation type
DE102008019388A1 (en) * 2008-04-17 2009-10-22 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Washer dryer with a ventilated drum
DE102008054820B4 (en) * 2008-12-17 2014-05-22 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Water-conducting household appliance with a flushing device with a warm and / or dry air unit
EP3109358B1 (en) * 2009-06-29 2018-08-22 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Appliance for drying laundry
US9109317B2 (en) * 2009-08-21 2015-08-18 Whirlpool Corporation Controlled moisture removal in a laundry treating appliance
EP2395145A1 (en) * 2010-06-10 2011-12-14 Miele & Cie. KG Tumble dryer

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP2938771B1 (en) 2017-03-08
WO2014102314A1 (en) 2014-07-03

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US10260194B2 (en) Laundry treating appliance with a sensor
CN105283597B (en) Method and the washing machine suitable for this method for operating the improved washing machine of residual moisture content for realizing washings
US10738407B2 (en) Laundry treating appliance lint filter
US20150013075A1 (en) Method of sanitization in a laundry treating appliance
US9593442B2 (en) Method to control a drying cycle of a laundry treating appliance
EP2938771B1 (en) A laundry washing and drying machine comprising a dispenser
WO2013000787A1 (en) Laundry washing and drying machine with air-cooled condenser
US10849481B2 (en) Drying systems for dishwasher appliances
WO2012089456A2 (en) A washing machine comprising a drawer
US10738409B2 (en) Laundry treating appliance with a sensor
JP2013153934A (en) Clothing dryer
EP3020858B1 (en) Laundry washing-drying machine and washing-drying cycle
WO2017137323A1 (en) A laundry washing and drying machine comprising an air-cooled condenser
WO2017005525A1 (en) A laundry washing and drying machine with improved washing performance
US11802364B2 (en) Condensing system for combination washer/dryer appliance
EP4375408A1 (en) A washing machine connected to a laundry dryer and the control method thereof
EA024645B1 (en) Washer/dryer and method for cleaning an air path therein
US20220307185A1 (en) Combination laundry appliance with improved drying
WO2014044531A1 (en) A laundry washing and drying machine comprising a condenser
WO2024112284A1 (en) A washing machine connected to a laundry dryer and the control method thereof
US9499934B2 (en) Laundry treating appliances and methods of controlling the same to determine an end of-cycle condition
WO2016162230A1 (en) A laundry washing and drying machine comprising a condenser
WO2016107699A1 (en) A laundry washing and/or drying machine comprising an air-cooled condenser
TR2022017605A2 (en) A WASHING MACHINE CONNECTED WITH THE DRYER AND ITS CONTROL METHOD
CN118127768A (en) Isolation washing control method of washing equipment and washing equipment

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20150526

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: D06F 25/00 20060101AFI20161028BHEP

Ipc: D06F 58/20 20060101ALI20161028BHEP

Ipc: D06F 39/02 20060101ALI20161028BHEP

Ipc: D06F 58/02 20060101ALI20161028BHEP

Ipc: D06F 58/28 20060101ALI20161028BHEP

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20161123

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 873627

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20170315

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602013018411

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20170308

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170609

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170608

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 873627

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20170308

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170608

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Payment date: 20170607

Year of fee payment: 5

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170708

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170710

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602013018411

Country of ref document: DE

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20171211

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 602013018411

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20171227

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171227

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171227

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20180831

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20171231

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180102

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180703

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171227

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171231

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171231

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171227

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171231

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20131227

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20170308

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20181227