EP2985383B1 - Support et machine à laver dotée de celui-ci - Google Patents

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EP2985383B1
EP2985383B1 EP15185732.3A EP15185732A EP2985383B1 EP 2985383 B1 EP2985383 B1 EP 2985383B1 EP 15185732 A EP15185732 A EP 15185732A EP 2985383 B1 EP2985383 B1 EP 2985383B1
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Tae Sung Gweon
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • 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 
    • 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
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/02—Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums
    • D06F37/04—Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or 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
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F37/265—Counterweights mounted to the tub; Mountings therefor
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/083—Liquid discharge or recirculation arrangements
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/088—Liquid supply arrangements

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  • Embodiments relate to a holder to fix a variety of hoses used in a washing machine and a washing machine having the same.
  • a washing machine is designed to wash clothes using electric power.
  • the washing machine generally includes a cabinet defining an outer appearance of the washing machine, a tub placed in the cabinet to store wash water therein, a drum rotatably placed in the tub, and a motor to rotate the drum.
  • Hoses to discharge or circulate wash water or air are used in the washing machine. These hoses are bundled and fixed to the cabinet by use of, e.g., a hose fixing device provided at the cabinet.
  • WO 2006/064429 A1 discloses a washing machine with a cabinet, a tub and drum. A balance-weight is attached to the washing tank or tub by a number of extensions or bosses. Further parts are disclosed for a connection mechanism to attach the balance-weight to the washing tank like screws and spring washers.
  • JP 2006 239 141 A discloses a drum-type washing machine with a cabinet, a tub, a drum, a circulation pump and a circulation hose. Some kind of holder seems to be provided at the position of the tub to fix the circulation hose.
  • JP 2008 048 805 A discloses a washing machine with a cabinet, a tub, a drum, a circulation pump and a circulation hose. Some kind of holder seems to be disclosed which is integrally formed on the bottom of the outer tub.
  • EP 1505191 A1 discloses a circulation pump connected to a circulation hose. This seems to be fixed at the tub by some kind of holder.
  • a pressure member to press the circulation hose may be coupled to the front surface of the tub.
  • the accommodation portion may include a pressure plane to press the circulation hose toward the front surface or lateral surface of the tub.
  • the holder may further include a fixing plate coupled with the at least one fixing protrusion, and the fixing plate may include a first close-contact portion surrounding an outer peripheral surface of the circulation hose to allow the circulation hose to come into close contact with the front surface of the tub, and a second close-contact portion bent from either end of the first close-contact portion to come into close contact at a surface thereof with the front surface of the tub.
  • the fixing protrusion may include an expanded anti-separation portion provided at a distal end thereof and configured to be tapered away from the front surface of the tub.
  • the second close-contact portion may be provided with a fastening hole for fastening with the at least one fixing protrusion.
  • the tub may include a seating recess to allow the circulation hose to be seated in the front surface of the tub.
  • the tub may include at least one protruding rib provided at a lateral surface thereof, and the at least one protruding rib includes a supporting plane to support the circulation hose.
  • the pressure member may be a weight-balance.
  • the pressure member may include an accommodation portion to receive a part of the hose therein.
  • the accommodation portion may include a pressure plane to press the hose to allow the hose to come into close contact with the seating recess.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an outer appearance of a drum washing machine using a holder according to an exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the interior of the drum washing machine illustrated in FIG. 1 in the case where air moves in a circulation hose
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the interior of the drum washing machine illustrated in FIG. 1 in the case where wash water moves in the circulation hose.
  • the drum washing machine 10 includes a cabinet 30 defining an outer appearance of the washing machine 10, a tub 40 placed in the cabinet 30, a drum 50 rotatably placed in the tub 40, and a motor (not shown) to drive the drum 50.
  • the cabinet 30 has an opening (not shown) perforated in a front surface thereof such that laundry is put into the drum 50 through the opening.
  • a door 20 is coupled to the front surface of the cabinet 30 to open or close the opening (not shown).
  • the tub 40 has a plurality of fastening bosses 45 protruding from a front surface thereof. These fastening bosses 45 are used for fastening with a pressure member (500 or 600, see FIGS. 9 to 11 ).
  • a circulation pump 70 is arranged beneath the tub 40.
  • the circulation pump 70 serves to pump wash water directed from a water supply hose 80 connected to the tub 40, to return the wash water into the tub 40 through a connection hose 90 (see FIG. 2 ) or through a circulation hose 60 (see FIG. 3 ).
  • the circulation hose 60 illustrated in FIG. 2 serves to provide the wash water to be returned into the tub 40 through the connection hose 90 with air.
  • One end of the circulation hose 60 is connected to a connection pipe 75 and the other end of the circulation hose 60 is connected to the tub 40.
  • Air present in the tub 40 moves to a lower end of the tub 40 through the circulation hose 60 to thereby be introduced into the connection pipe 75. Then, the air introduced into the connection pipe 75 is mixed with the wash water moving in the connection hose 90, thereby being introduced into the tub 40.
  • the circulation hose 60 illustrated in FIG. 3 is directly connected to the pump 70 and serves to supply wash water into the tub 40.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a diaphragm 25 as having an injection hole by way of example, the injection hole may be formed in the tub 40.
  • the above described circulation of wash water may allow detergent to be uniformly distributed in the wash water, thus enhancing the washing ability of the drum washing machine 1 and reducing the amount of wash water used during washing.
  • the above described circulation hose 60 is fixed to a position of the tub 40 by use of a holder 100, 200, 300 or 400, so as to be kept stationary without movement during rotation of the drum 50.
  • circulation hose 60 is made of synthetic rubber, polyurethane, etc., and thus, may be deformed to have various shapes.
  • the circulation hose 60 may have substantially no change in cross sectional shape thereof, thus having no effect on movement of air or wash water passing therethrough.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate different arrangements of the circulation hose 60 for convenience in description of functions of the circulation hose 60, note that the holder 100, 200, 300 or 400 and the pressure member 500 or 600 applied to the circulation hose 60 of FIG. 2 is equally applicable even to the circulation hose 60 of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the portion 'A' of FIG. 2
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling relation between the circulation hose of FIG. 4 and a holder according to one embodiment.
  • the holder 100 includes at least one fixing protrusion 110, a guide rib 120 and a hook 180, wherein the embodiment with merely one fixing protrusion does not fall under the scope of the invention.
  • the fixing protrusion 110 has an approximately annular rod shape, and is configured to protrude from the front surface of the tub 40 by a predetermined length.
  • the guide rib 120 has an approximately U-shaped form to surround the fixing protrusion 110 and is configured to protrude from the front surface of the tub 40 by a predetermined length.
  • the guide rib 120 serves to prevent the hook 180 from pivoting about the fixing protrusion 110.
  • fixing protrusion 110 and the guide rib 120 may be integrally formed with the tub 40 during injection molding of the tub 40, these components may be separately prefabricated and be mounted to the tub 40.
  • the hook 180 is coupled to the fixing protrusion 110 and includes a coupling plate 130 and a coupling loop 140.
  • the coupling plate 130 has a smaller width than an inner width of the guide rib 120 so as to be seated inside the guide rib 120.
  • a coupling boss 150 protrudes from one surface of the coupling plate 130, and a coupling hole 160 penetrates the center of the coupling boss 150.
  • the coupling hole 160 perforated in the coupling boss 150 is provided for insertion of the fixing protrusion 110.
  • the other surface of the coupling plate 130 at an opposite side of the coupling boss 150 functions to come into contact with the front surface of the tub 40.
  • the coupling loop 140 extends from one end of the coupling plate 130 and has an annular shape to surround an outer peripheral surface of the circulation hose 60.
  • the annular coupling loop 140 may be partially opened such that the circulation hose 60 is pushed into the coupling loop 140 so as to be fitted to an inner peripheral surface of the coupling loop 140.
  • the shape of the coupling loop 140 may be changed to correspond to a shape of the circulation hose 60, to allow the circulation hose 60 to be fitted to the inner peripheral surface of the coupling loop 140.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling relation between the circulation hose and a holder according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • the holder 200 includes a plurality of fixing protrusions 210.
  • the plurality of fixing protrusions 210 protrudes from the front surface of the tub 40 by a predetermined length, and is curved by a predetermined curvature such that distal ends 220 of the fixing protrusions 210 face each other.
  • the plurality of fixing protrusions 210 is arranged with a predetermined gap therebetween such that the circulation hose 60 is seated between the plurality of fixing protrusions 210.
  • the gap between the fixing protrusions 210 may be approximately similar to a diameter of the circulation hose 60.
  • the gap between the fixing protrusions 210 is reduced at the distal ends 220 of the fixing protrusions 210.
  • the plurality of fixing protrusions 210 may be made of, e.g., plastics to realize elastic deformation and constant restoration thereof.
  • the plurality of fixing protrusions 210 may be integrally formed with the tub 40 during injection molding of the tub 40, the fixing protrusions 210 may be separately prefabricated and be mounted to the tub 40.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling relation between the circulation hose and a holder according to another embodiment
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling relation between the circulation hose and a holder according to a further embodiment.
  • the holder 300 includes at least one fixing protrusion 310, a seating recess 320 in which the circulation hose 60 is seated, and a fixing plate 380.
  • the fixing protrusion 310 has an approximately annular rod shape and protrudes from the front surface of the tub 40 by a predetermined distance.
  • the fixing protrusion 310 is formed at a distal end thereof with an expanded anti-separation portion 315, to prevent the fixing plate 380 from being separated from the fixing protrusion 310.
  • the expanded anti-separation portion 315 is tapered away from the front surface of the tub 40 to assure easy coupling between the fixing plate 380 and the fixing protrusion 310.
  • the seating recess 320 is indented in the front surface of the tub 40 such that the circulation hose 60 is seated on the tub 40.
  • the seating recess 320 may be configured to surround a predetermined area of the outer peripheral surface of the circulation hose 60. If the circulation hose 60 does not have a circular shape, the seating recess 320 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the circulation hose 60.
  • the fixing plate 380 includes a first close-contact portion 340, a second close-contact portion 350 and a fastening hole 360.
  • the first close-contact portion 340 has a size similar to the diameter of the circulation hose 60 and is curved to surround the predetermined area of the outer peripheral surface of the circulation hose 60.
  • the second close-contact portion 350 extends from either end of the first close-contact portion 340 to have a predetermined angle with respect to the first close-contact portion 340.
  • the fastening hole 360 is perforated in the second close-contact portion 350 and is used for fastening with the fixing protrusion 310.
  • one surface of the second close-contact portion 350 may come into close contact with the front surface of the tub 40.
  • the fastening hole 360 perforated in the second close-contact portion 350 has a diameter similar to a diameter of the fixing protrusion 310, such that the fixing protrusion 310 is fastened through the fastening hole 360.
  • the fixing plate 380 is coupled to the tub 40 by fastening the fixing protrusion 310 through the fastening hole 360 in a state in which the circulation hose 60 is seated in the seating recess 320, an inner surface of the first close-contact portion 340 of the fixing plate 380 acts to push the circulation hose 60 toward the tub 40, allowing the circulation hose 60 to come into close contact with the seating recess 320 indented in the tub 40. In this way, fixing of the circulation hose 60 is accomplished.
  • the holder 400 includes at least one fixing protrusion 410 and a fixing plate 480.
  • the holder 400 does not adopt the seating recess 320 of the holder 300, and fixes the circulation hose 60 to the front surface of the tub 40 by use of only the fixing plate 480.
  • the shapes and operations of the fixing protrusion 410 and the fixing plate 480 are substantially identical to those of the fixing protrusion 310 and the fixing plate 380 of the thirdly described embodiment, and thus, description thereof will be omitted herein.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating the interior of the drum washing machine, in a state in which the pressure member is coupled to the tub to which the holder has been mounted
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along the line I-I of FIG. 9 in the case where the holder of the firstly described embodiment is used.
  • the pressure member 500 may be coupled to the front surface of the tub 40.
  • the pressure member 500 is fastened with the fastening bosses 45 protruding from the front surface of the tub 40, thereby being fixed to the tub 40.
  • the pressure member 500 includes an accommodation portion 510 and a pressure plane 520 provided at the accommodation portion 510.
  • the accommodation portion 510 takes the form of a recess having an open side such that the coupling loop 140 of the hook 180 and a part of or the entire circulation hose 60 fitted to the inner peripheral surface of the coupling loop 140 may be received in the accommodation portion 510.
  • the pressure plane 520 comes into contact with a part of the coupling loop 140 and acts to press the hook 180 and the circulation hose 60 toward the front surface or lateral surface of the tub 40.
  • the pressure member 500 is coupled to the tub 40 to cover the holder 100 and serves to prevent the hook 180 and the circulation hose 60 coupled to the hook 180 from moving forward or rearward due to rotational vibration of the drum 50.
  • the pressure member 500 coupled to the tub 40 serves as a weight-balance.
  • laundry received in the drum 50 may be concentrated on one side of the drum 50, thus causing eccentric rotation of the drum 50 because the drum 50 is made of a thin metal panel and has a light weight.
  • the weight-balance is coupled to the tub 40 connected with the drum 50, to increase the weight of the drum 50.
  • the pressure member 500 contains a material (e.g., cement) having an appropriate weight and thus, may serve as a weight-balance to be coupled to the tub 40.
  • a material e.g., cement
  • FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along the line I-I of FIG. 9 in the case where the pressure member is used instead of the fixing plate.
  • the holder 300 of the thirdly described embodiment includes the at least one fixing protrusion 310, the seating recess 320 in which the circulation hose 60 is seated, and the fixing plate 380.
  • the pressure member 600 is coupled to the tub 40 to fix the circulation hose 60.
  • a pressure plane 620 of the pressure member 600 presses the circulation hose 60, causing the circulation hose 60 to come into close contact with the tub 40 and consequently, preventing movement of the circulation hose 60.
  • the pressure member 600 contains a material (e.g., cement) having an appropriate weight and thus, may serve as a weight-balance to be coupled to the tub 40.
  • a material e.g., cement
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of the portion 'B' of FIG. 2 .
  • the tub 40 is provided at a lateral surface thereof with a protruding rib 700.
  • the protruding rib 700 protrudes from the lateral surface of the tub 40 by a predetermined length, and includes a supporting plane 710.
  • the supporting plane 710 is provided at a surface of the protruding rib 700, and in particular, serves to support a specific region of the circulation hose 60 that is bent rapidly in the course of being connected to the tub 40, thereby allowing the circulation hose 60 to be naturally connected to the tub 40.
  • the protruding rib 700 may be integrally formed with the tub 40 during injection molding of the tub 40, the protruding rib 700 may be separately prefabricated and be mounted to the tub 40.
  • the tub 40 consists of a front tub 42 and a rear tub 44 (see FIG. 2 or 3 ).
  • the front tub 42 and the rear tub 44 are individually formed by injection molding.
  • the circulation hose 60 is coupled to the front tub 42 via the diaphragm 25, a hose-drawer (not shown) and the holder 100, 200, 300 or 400 according to the embodiments of the present invention, the front tub 42 is assembled with the rear tub 44 via screws, to complete the tub 40.
  • the circulation hose 60 may be coupled to the front tub 42 via the holder 100, 200, 300 or 400 after the front tub 42 and the rear tub 44 are assembled with each other.
  • the circulation hose 60 may be directly fixed to the tub 40. Accordingly, a process of coupling the circulation hose 60 to the tub 40 may be included in the process of assembling the tub 40.

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  1. Machine à laver (10) comprenant :
    une enceinte (30) comportant une ouverture avant au travers de laquelle du linge peut être chargé,
    une cuve (40) disposée dans l'enceinte (30),
    un tambour (50) disposé pour pouvoir tourner dans la cuve (40),
    une pompe de circulation (70),
    un tube souple de circulation (60) relié à la pompe de circulation (70) et configuré pour délivrer de l'eau de lavage pompée par la pompe de circulation vers l'intérieur du tambour (50), et
    un support (100, 200, 300, 400) prévu au niveau d'une certaine position de la cuve (40) pour fixer le tube souple de circulation (60),
    une pluralité de bossages de fixation (45) en saillie depuis la surface avant de la cuve (40) et formés en une seule pièce avec la cuve, ainsi qu'une balance de pesée (500, 600) couplée à la surface avant de la cuve par lesdits bossages de fixation afin d'empêcher une rotation excentrée du tambour et ainsi réduire la vibration du tube souple de circulation provoquée par la rotation excentrée du tambour,
    caractérisée par
    le support (200, 300, 400) qui inclut une paire de protubérances d'immobilisation (210, 310, 410) faisant saillie depuis la surface avant de la cuve (40), un composant du tube souple de circulation (60) étant décrit entre les protubérances d'immobilisation, et
    la paire de protubérances d'immobilisation (210, 310, 410) est disposée entre la cuve et la balance de pesée afin d'immobiliser le tube souple de circulation (60) sur la surface avant de la cuve (40).
  2. Machine à laver selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle le support comprend au moins un logement d'appui (300) dans la surface avant de la cuve (40) de sorte à ce que le tube souple de circulation (60) soit fixé en couplant la balance de pesée à la surface avant de la cuve avec un tube souple de circulation entre la balance de pesée et le logement d'appui.
  3. Machine à laver selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, la machine à laver (10) comprenant en outre un diaphragme (25) reliant l'ouverture avant et la cuve (40), le tube souple de circulation (60) comportant une première extrémité reliée à la pompe de circulation et une seconde extrémité reliée au diaphragme (25).
  4. Machine à laver selon la revendication 3, dans laquelle le diaphragme (25) inclut un trou d'injection auquel est couplée la seconde extrémité du tube souple de circulation.
  5. Machine à laver selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle chacune de la paire de protubérances d'immobilisation (210) est incurvée avec un rayon de courbure prédéterminé de sorte à ce que les extrémités distales (220) des protubérances d'immobilisation se fassent face.
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