EP3052692B1 - A washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser - Google Patents

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EP3052692B1
EP3052692B1 EP14776883.2A EP14776883A EP3052692B1 EP 3052692 B1 EP3052692 B1 EP 3052692B1 EP 14776883 A EP14776883 A EP 14776883A EP 3052692 B1 EP3052692 B1 EP 3052692B1
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Florin Horea CORCHES
Serdar Ayten
Sinem KARAKAS
Kagan Kurtkaya
Hakan Amac
Aysegul AYDAY BESIKCI
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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 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • D06F39/028—Arrangements for selectively supplying water to detergent compartments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4214—Water supply, recirculation or discharge arrangements; Devices therefor
    • A47L15/4217—Fittings for water supply, e.g. valves or plumbing means to connect to cold or warm water lines, aquastops
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4436—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants in the form of a detergent solution made by gradually dissolving a powder detergent cake or a solid detergent block

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  • the present invention relates to a washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser.
  • Flushing units are required in order to efficiently flush the cleaning agents transferred into the housing with water in washers like washing machines and laundry washing and drying machine. Spraying water from over the cleaning agent dispenser is not sufficient and the cleaning agents such as detergent, softener, etc. not mixed into the wash water efficiently may form dirt inside the detergent housing. Cleaning agents that harden by drying may cause generation of undesired bad odors by accelerating the formation of bacteria.
  • the cleaning agents transferred into the housing are required to be mixed into the wash water so as not to leave any residues on the base of the housing.
  • EP1561854A1 discloses a detergent supply system which includes guide rib with slits on the bottom surface of the housing.
  • Patent Application EP 2 025 798 A1 discloses a water supply device for a washing machine with a movable dispenser that has several chambers and is accommodated in a housing.
  • a distribution unit in the top of the housing exhibits various sets of nozzles for spraying water into the different chambers of the dispenser.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer wherein the cleaning agents are efficiently mixed into the wash water.
  • the washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises an auxiliary flushing unit that is situated on the side wall of the housing wherein the cleaning agent dispenser is placed and that extends in the movement direction of the dispenser.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit disposed on the side wall of the housing flushes the cleaning agents on the base of the housing to be delivered to the tub with water and cleans the base of the housing by assisting the main flushing unit.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit comprises a channel disposed on the side wall of the housing and more than one headpiece that opens into the housing inside the channel. The headpieces enable the water to be equally distributed and to move in the desired direction.
  • one edge of the channel is open and a lid that covers the channel is provided.
  • headpieces that are arranged consecutively along the channel are provided.
  • the headpieces are configured so as to narrow towards the inside of the housing.
  • the cross-sections of the headpieces are rectangular and the bases thereof remain stationary and the edge heights decrease towards the inside of the housing.
  • the headpieces have a right trapezoid shape when viewed sideways.
  • a barrier is disposed at the inlet of the lid forming the auxiliary flushing unit.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit disposed on the side wall of the housing is configured to be suitable to the curved structure of the base of the housing.
  • directing the water becomes easier and the effectiveness of the process of flushing with water is increased.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit extends all along on the side wall of the housing.
  • a much wider area is washed with water without leaving any blind spots and the cleaning agents are prevented from accumulating and forming an unfavorable sight by drying inside the housing.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit is fed via the water conduit that feeds the main flushing unit.
  • a process of double-sided flushing with water is performed and the cleaning agents are mixed into the wash water without being wasted and leaving any residues inside the housing.
  • auxiliary flushing unit used in the washer of the present invention, the cleaning agents are effectively mixed into the wash water and cleaning agent accumulation inside the housing is prevented.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit that sprays water to the points whereto the main flushing unit cannot deliver water does not leave any blind spot and effective hygiene is provided by preventing the user from encountering any cleaning agent residues in the housing when he/she dislodges the dispenser.
  • the speed of the water is increased and the base of the housing is enabled to be effectively washed.
  • the washer (1) comprises a body (2), a tub (3) disposed within the body (2) wherein the washing - drying processes are performed, a housing (4) disposed on the body (2), a dispenser (5) disposed inside the housing (4) and having more than one division (6) wherein the cleaning agents are stored, a main flushing unit (7) that is disposed within the housing (4) and that enables water to be transferred into the dispenser (5), and an outlet opening (8) that is arranged on the base of the housing (4) and that opens to the tub (3).
  • Powder and liquid cleaning agents are used in the washer (1).
  • the user pulls the dispenser (5) partially outwards and fills in the cleaning agents.
  • the main flushing unit (7) provides the delivery of the powder and/or liquid cleaning agents to be mixed into the wash water to the tub (3) by flushing water into the dispenser (5) and thus directing them to the outlet opening (8) on the base of the housing (4).
  • the base of the housing (4) is inclined towards the outlet opening (8) so that the cleaning agents move easily.
  • the washer (1) of the present invention comprises an auxiliary flushing unit (9) that is situated on the side wall of the housing (4) and that extends in the movement direction of the dispenser (5).
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) facilitates the delivery of the cleaning agents to be mixed into wash water to the tub (3) and prevents the accumulation of the cleaning agents on the base of the housing (4) by washing the base of the housing (4) and the side walls and spraying water to the points whereto the main flushing unit (7) cannot directly deliver water.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises a channel (10) disposed on the side wall of the housing (4) and more than one headpiece (12) that is disposed on the channel (10) and that opens into the housing (4).
  • the headpieces (12) increase the effectiveness of the flushing process by enabling the water to be directed in the desired direction and thus providing a homogeneous water distribution.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises a channel (10) with one edge open and a lid (11) that covers the channel (10).
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises headpieces (12) on the channel (10) that are arranged consecutively along the channel (10).
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises headpieces (12) the cross-sectional areas of which narrow in the flow direction of water. Thus, the speed of the sprayed water is increased.
  • the headpieces (12) have a right trapezoid shape when viewed in the movement direction of the dispenser (5) and the edge heights decrease with respect to the flow direction of water. Thus, the water is directed in the desired direction.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises a barrier (13) that is disposed on the lid (11) and that is positioned just before the first headpiece (12) with respect to the flow direction of water.
  • the barrier (13) changes the direction of water by obstructing the water flowing into the channel (10) and thus water is enabled to be homogeneously distributed to the headpieces (12) and almost same amount of water is enabled to flow from each headpiece (12).
  • the channel (10) forming the auxiliary flushing unit (9) is not a flat channel (10) and has a curved shape suitable to the shape of the base of the housing (4).
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) having a shape suitable to the shape of the base of the housing (4), the water is enabled to be directed easily and the cleaning agents on the base of the housing (4) are flushed with water more effectively.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) extends all along the side wall of the housing (4). By means of the auxiliary flushing unit (9) having such a length, it becomes possible to wash a wider area inside the housing (4).
  • the washer (1) comprises a water conduit (14) that feeds both the main flushing unit (7) and the auxiliary flushing unit (9).
  • the main flushing unit (7) and the auxiliary flushing unit (9) being fed from the same water conduit (14), the cleaning agents are mixed into the wash water in a more effective manner and cleaning agents are prevented from accumulating inside the housing (4).
  • the washer (1) is a washing machine.
  • the washer (1) is a laundry washing and drying machine.
  • the washer (1) is a dishwasher.
  • the points inside the housing (4) whereto the main flushing unit (7) cannot deliver water can be washed by means of the auxiliary flushing unit (9) disposed on the side wall of the housing (4).
  • the main flushing unit (7) washes the inside of the dispenser (5) and thus indirectly washes the inside of the housing (4) while the auxiliary flushing unit (9) directly washes the inside of the housing (4) and the side walls.
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) directly washes the inside of the housing (4) and the side walls.
  • More than one headpiece (12) is used on the auxiliary flushing unit (9) so that the auxiliary flushing unit (9) operates effectively, and the barrier (13) disposed at the inlet of the auxiliary flushing unit (9) is used so that an equal amount of water is sprayed from all the headpieces (12).
  • the auxiliary flushing unit (9) is fed from the water conduit (14) that feeds the main flushing unit (7) and the effectiveness of the flushing process is increased.

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  • The present invention relates to a washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser.
  • Flushing units are required in order to efficiently flush the cleaning agents transferred into the housing with water in washers like washing machines and laundry washing and drying machine. Spraying water from over the cleaning agent dispenser is not sufficient and the cleaning agents such as detergent, softener, etc. not mixed into the wash water efficiently may form dirt inside the detergent housing. Cleaning agents that harden by drying may cause generation of undesired bad odors by accelerating the formation of bacteria. In an efficient system, the cleaning agents transferred into the housing are required to be mixed into the wash water so as not to leave any residues on the base of the housing.
  • In the Patent Application No. WO2013098037 , a washing machine having an auxiliary water conduit disposed at the side wall of the housing is disclosed.
  • EP1561854A1 discloses a detergent supply system which includes guide rib with slits on the bottom surface of the housing.
  • Patent Application EP 2 025 798 A1 discloses a water supply device for a washing machine with a movable dispenser that has several chambers and is accommodated in a housing. A distribution unit in the top of the housing exhibits various sets of nozzles for spraying water into the different chambers of the dispenser.
  • The aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer wherein the cleaning agents are efficiently mixed into the wash water. The washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises an auxiliary flushing unit that is situated on the side wall of the housing wherein the cleaning agent dispenser is placed and that extends in the movement direction of the dispenser.
  • In the washer of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit disposed on the side wall of the housing flushes the cleaning agents on the base of the housing to be delivered to the tub with water and cleans the base of the housing by assisting the main flushing unit. By means of the water sprayed from the auxiliary flushing unit in a pressurized manner, the cleaning agents are prevented from accumulating in the housing. In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit comprises a channel disposed on the side wall of the housing and more than one headpiece that opens into the housing inside the channel. The headpieces enable the water to be equally distributed and to move in the desired direction.
  • In a derivative of this embodiment, one edge of the channel is open and a lid that covers the channel is provided. By means of the channel not being closed and having a lid that covers the channel, the maintenance personnel can easily perform operations in case of clogging.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, headpieces that are arranged consecutively along the channel are provided.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the headpieces are configured so as to narrow towards the inside of the housing. By means of the said form of the headpieces, the pressure and the flushing effectiveness of the water are increased.
  • In a derivative of this embodiment, the cross-sections of the headpieces are rectangular and the bases thereof remain stationary and the edge heights decrease towards the inside of the housing. The headpieces have a right trapezoid shape when viewed sideways.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, a barrier is disposed at the inlet of the lid forming the auxiliary flushing unit. By means of the barrier, almost same amount of water is enabled to flow from all the headpieces by guiding the water.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit disposed on the side wall of the housing is configured to be suitable to the curved structure of the base of the housing. Thus, directing the water becomes easier and the effectiveness of the process of flushing with water is increased.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit extends all along on the side wall of the housing. Thus, a much wider area is washed with water without leaving any blind spots and the cleaning agents are prevented from accumulating and forming an unfavorable sight by drying inside the housing.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit is fed via the water conduit that feeds the main flushing unit. Thus, a process of double-sided flushing with water is performed and the cleaning agents are mixed into the wash water without being wasted and leaving any residues inside the housing.
  • By means of the auxiliary flushing unit used in the washer of the present invention, the cleaning agents are effectively mixed into the wash water and cleaning agent accumulation inside the housing is prevented. The auxiliary flushing unit that sprays water to the points whereto the main flushing unit cannot deliver water does not leave any blind spot and effective hygiene is provided by preventing the user from encountering any cleaning agent residues in the housing when he/she dislodges the dispenser. By means of the form of the headpieces used in the design of the auxiliary flushing unit and the barrier disposed at the inlet of the auxiliary flushing unit, the speed of the water is increased and the base of the housing is enabled to be effectively washed.
  • The washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
    • Figure 1 - is the front schematic view of a washer.
    • Figure 2 - is the top perspective view of a housing.
    • Figure 3 - is the front perspective view of the inner portion of a housing.
    • Figure 4 - is the exploded view of an auxiliary flushing unit.
    • Figure 5 - is the partial cross-sectional view of an auxiliary flushing unit.
    • Figure 6 - is the perspective view of an auxiliary flushing unit.
  • The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
    1. 1. Washer
    2. 2. Body
    3. 3. Tub
    4. 4. Housing
    5. 5. Dispenser
    6. 6. Division
    7. 7. Main flushing unit
    8. 8. Outlet opening
    9. 9. Auxiliary flushing unit
    10. 10. Channel
    11. 11. Lid
    12. 12. Headpiece
    13. 13. Barrier
    14. 14. Water conduit
  • The washer (1) comprises a body (2), a tub (3) disposed within the body (2) wherein the washing - drying processes are performed, a housing (4) disposed on the body (2), a dispenser (5) disposed inside the housing (4) and having more than one division (6) wherein the cleaning agents are stored, a main flushing unit (7) that is disposed within the housing (4) and that enables water to be transferred into the dispenser (5), and an outlet opening (8) that is arranged on the base of the housing (4) and that opens to the tub (3).
  • Powder and liquid cleaning agents are used in the washer (1). The user pulls the dispenser (5) partially outwards and fills in the cleaning agents. The main flushing unit (7) provides the delivery of the powder and/or liquid cleaning agents to be mixed into the wash water to the tub (3) by flushing water into the dispenser (5) and thus directing them to the outlet opening (8) on the base of the housing (4). The base of the housing (4) is inclined towards the outlet opening (8) so that the cleaning agents move easily.
  • The washer (1) of the present invention comprises an auxiliary flushing unit (9) that is situated on the side wall of the housing (4) and that extends in the movement direction of the dispenser (5). The auxiliary flushing unit (9) facilitates the delivery of the cleaning agents to be mixed into wash water to the tub (3) and prevents the accumulation of the cleaning agents on the base of the housing (4) by washing the base of the housing (4) and the side walls and spraying water to the points whereto the main flushing unit (7) cannot directly deliver water.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises a channel (10) disposed on the side wall of the housing (4) and more than one headpiece (12) that is disposed on the channel (10) and that opens into the housing (4). The headpieces (12) increase the effectiveness of the flushing process by enabling the water to be directed in the desired direction and thus providing a homogeneous water distribution.
  • In a derivative of this embodiment, the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises a channel (10) with one edge open and a lid (11) that covers the channel (10).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises headpieces (12) on the channel (10) that are arranged consecutively along the channel (10).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises headpieces (12) the cross-sectional areas of which narrow in the flow direction of water. Thus, the speed of the sprayed water is increased.
  • In a derivative of this embodiment, the headpieces (12) have a right trapezoid shape when viewed in the movement direction of the dispenser (5) and the edge heights decrease with respect to the flow direction of water. Thus, the water is directed in the desired direction.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises a barrier (13) that is disposed on the lid (11) and that is positioned just before the first headpiece (12) with respect to the flow direction of water. The barrier (13) changes the direction of water by obstructing the water flowing into the channel (10) and thus water is enabled to be homogeneously distributed to the headpieces (12) and almost same amount of water is enabled to flow from each headpiece (12).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the channel (10) forming the auxiliary flushing unit (9) is not a flat channel (10) and has a curved shape suitable to the shape of the base of the housing (4). By means of the auxiliary flushing unit (9) having a shape suitable to the shape of the base of the housing (4), the water is enabled to be directed easily and the cleaning agents on the base of the housing (4) are flushed with water more effectively.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary flushing unit (9) extends all along the side wall of the housing (4). By means of the auxiliary flushing unit (9) having such a length, it becomes possible to wash a wider area inside the housing (4).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) comprises a water conduit (14) that feeds both the main flushing unit (7) and the auxiliary flushing unit (9). By means of the main flushing unit (7) and the auxiliary flushing unit (9) being fed from the same water conduit (14), the cleaning agents are mixed into the wash water in a more effective manner and cleaning agents are prevented from accumulating inside the housing (4).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) is a washing machine.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) is a laundry washing and drying machine.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) is a dishwasher.
  • In the washer (1) of the present invention, the points inside the housing (4) whereto the main flushing unit (7) cannot deliver water can be washed by means of the auxiliary flushing unit (9) disposed on the side wall of the housing (4). The main flushing unit (7) washes the inside of the dispenser (5) and thus indirectly washes the inside of the housing (4) while the auxiliary flushing unit (9) directly washes the inside of the housing (4) and the side walls. Thus, almost every point inside the housing (4) is flushed with water, no cleaning agent residue is left in the housing (4) and the housing (4) is cleansed of bad odors and bacteria. More than one headpiece (12) is used on the auxiliary flushing unit (9) so that the auxiliary flushing unit (9) operates effectively, and the barrier (13) disposed at the inlet of the auxiliary flushing unit (9) is used so that an equal amount of water is sprayed from all the headpieces (12). In the washers (1) having the main flushing unit (7), the auxiliary flushing unit (9) is fed from the water conduit (14) that feeds the main flushing unit (7) and the effectiveness of the flushing process is increased.

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  1. A washer (1) comprising
    - a body (2),
    - a tub (3) disposed within the body (2) wherein the washing-drying processes are performed,
    - a housing (4) disposed on the body (2),
    - a dispenser (5) disposed inside the housing (4) and having more than one division (6) wherein the cleaning agents are stored,
    - a main flushing unit (7) that is disposed within the housing (4) and that is configured to spray water from over the dispenser (5) to wash the inside of the dispenser (5),
    - an outlet opening (8) that is disposed on the base of the housing (4) and that opens to the tub (3), and
    - an auxiliary flushing unit (9) disposed on the side wall of the housing (4) and extending in the movement direction of the dispenser (5), wherein the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprises a channel (10) extending along the side wall of the housing (4) and plurality of headpieces (12) opening into the housing (4) such that the auxiliary flushing unit (9) is configured to directly wash the inside of the housing (4),
    characterized by
    the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprising a lid (11) that covers the channel and a barrier (13) that is disposed on the
    lid (11) and that is positioned just before the first headpiece (12) with respect to the flow direction of water.
  2. A washer (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprising a channel (10) with one edge open.
  3. A washer (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprising the headpieces (12) on the channel (10) that are arranged consecutively along the channel (10).
  4. A washer (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprising the headpieces (12) the cross-sections of which narrow towards the inside of the housing (4).
  5. A washer (1) as Claim 4, characterized by the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprising the headpieces (12) with a right trapezoid shape when viewed in the movement direction of the dispenser (5).
  6. A washer (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprising a channel (10) that has a curved shape suitable to the shape of the base of the housing (4).
  7. A washer (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the auxiliary flushing unit (9) comprising a channel (10) that extends all along the side wall of the housing (4).
  8. A washer (1) as in any one of the above claims characterized by a water conduit (14) that feeds both the main flushing unit (7) and the auxiliary flushing unit (9).
  9. A washer (1) as in any one of the above claims, which is a washing machine.
  10. A washer (1) as in any one of the Claims 1 to 8, which is a laundry washing and drying machine.
  11. A washer (1) as in any one of the Claims 1 to 8, which is a dishwasher.
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