EP3066250A1 - A washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser - Google Patents

A washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser

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EP3066250A1
EP3066250A1 EP14789823.3A EP14789823A EP3066250A1 EP 3066250 A1 EP3066250 A1 EP 3066250A1 EP 14789823 A EP14789823 A EP 14789823A EP 3066250 A1 EP3066250 A1 EP 3066250A1
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dispenser
emptying apparatus
washer
cleaning agents
emptying
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Serdar Ayten
Kagan Kurtkaya
Florin Horea CORCHES
Hakan Tatar
Arda KACAR
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Arcelik AS
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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
    • D06F39/022—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents in a liquid state

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  • the present invention relates to a washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser.
  • dispensers wherein cleaning agents are stored can store a sufficient amount of cleaning agent for more than one washing process and comprise separate divisions for different cleaning agents.
  • Lids are provided on the dispenser so that the users can fill in the cleaning agents, and the user can open the lids and fill in the cleaning agent.
  • the user mixes the cleaning agents to be filled in and accidentally fills in wrong cleaning agents into the divisions, it can be a cumbersome process to empty the dispenser by means of the lids on the dispenser since cleaning agent may flow from the division that is not desired to be emptied while emptying the dispenser with more than one division by turning it upside down.
  • a washing machine comprising a container for storing liquid washing agent is disclosed.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser wherein ease of utilization is provided.
  • 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 emptying apparatus that enables the cleaning agents in the dispenser to be emptied by the valve being triggered by the user.
  • the emptying apparatus of the present invention enables the cleaning agent in the dispenser to be discharged without being wasted, spilled over or scattered when the cleaning agents in the dispenser are desired to be emptied on request or in cases such as the user accidentally putting softener into the liquid detergent division, etc.
  • the user desires to empty the dispenser, he/she discharges the dispenser by using the emptying apparatus by means of the valve.
  • the emptying apparatus serves as a switch in this case and opens the valve.
  • the emptying apparatus is comprised of an end, a body and a handle. The user grasps the emptying apparatus from the handle and discharges the dispenser by inserting the end into the valve.
  • the emptying apparatus is mounted to the rear wall of the dispenser. Thus, problems such as the emptying apparatus getting lost or forgotten at some other place are not encountered.
  • a clamp is provided on the rear wall of the dispenser and a support is provided on the handle of the emptying apparatus so that the emptying apparatus can be mounted onto the rear wall of the dispenser.
  • the handle is attached by means of the clamp and the support is seated onto the clamp.
  • a pin is provided on the rear wall of the dispenser and a hole is arranged on the emptying apparatus.
  • the emptying apparatus is fastened to the dispenser by means of the clamp, the hole is fitted over the pin and the emptying apparatus is enabled to be tightly fixed on the rear wall of the dispenser.
  • two columns facing each other are provided on the body of the emptying apparatus.
  • the area where the columns join forms the hole and when the emptying apparatus is mounted to the dispenser, the columns stretch and enable the pin to be seated into the hole.
  • the emptying apparatus is enabled to be rigidly mounted to the dispenser.
  • the emptying apparatus comprises a liquid flow path that is attached to the emptying apparatus, through which a liquid can flow.
  • the user desires to empty the dispenser, he/she mounts the emptying apparatus to the valve on the dispenser and enables the cleaning agents to be easily transferred to another receptacle through the liquid flow path.
  • the emptying apparatus of the present invention is suitable to be used in washing machines, laundry washer/dryers or dishwashers.
  • the liquid cleaning agents in the divisions of the dispenser can be easily discharged by means of the emptying apparatus without affecting the cleaning agents in other divisions.
  • the valve on the dispenser is opened by means of the emptying apparatus and the user is enabled to empty the dispenser without getting his/her hands dirty thanks to the liquid flow path.
  • the emptying apparatus is attached to the rear wall of the dispenser by means of the clamp and the pin disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser, thus the problem of getting lost is solved.
  • Figure 1 – is the perspective view of a dispenser.
  • Figure 2 – is the perspective view of a dispenser and an emptying apparatus.
  • Figure 3 – is the perspective view of an emptying apparatus.
  • Figure 4 – is another perspective view of a dispenser and an emptying apparatus.
  • the washer comprises a dispenser (1) having more than one division (2) wherein cleaning agents are stored and at least one valve (3) disposed on the dispenser (1).
  • the dispenser (1) comprises at least two divisions (2) extending along the length of the dispenser (1) for liquid cleaning agents such as liquid detergent, softener etc.
  • the divisions (2) wherein liquid cleaning agents are stored, can store cleaning agents for a large number of washing processes, for example in the amount to be used in 50 washing processes.
  • the liquid cleaning agents are mixed into the wash water by means of the valve (3).
  • the washer of the present invention comprises an emptying apparatus (4) that enables the cleaning agents in the dispenser (1) to be discharged by the valve (3) being triggered by the user.
  • the user can open the valve (3) by using the emptying apparatus (4) and discharge the liquid cleaning agents in the dispenser (1).
  • the emptying apparatus (4) comprises an end (5), a body (6) and a handle (7).
  • the user can grasp the emptying apparatus (4) from the handle (7) and discharge the dispenser (1) by inserting the end (5) into the valve (3) without getting his/her hands dirty.
  • the emptying apparatus (4) is mounted to the rear wall of the dispenser (1). In this case, the user does not see the emptying apparatus (4) while filling in the cleaning agents and easily access the emptying apparatus (4) when required.
  • the washer comprises a support (8) disposed on the emptying apparatus (4) and a clamp (10) disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1).
  • the support (8) is seated onto the clamp (10) and the handle (7) is attached to the dispenser (1) by means of the clamp (10).
  • the user can conceal the emptying apparatus (4) when not in use by mounting it to the rear wall of the dispenser (1).
  • the washer comprises a hole (9) arranged on the emptying apparatus (4) and a pin (11) disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1).
  • the hole (9) is fitted over the pin (11) and enables the emptying apparatus (4) to stay on the dispenser (1) without falling off due to shakes occurring while the washer is operating.
  • the washer comprises two columns (12) that are disposed on the emptying apparatus (4) and that grip the pin (11) when the emptying apparatus (4) is attached to the dispenser (1).
  • the two columns (12) are joined so as to form a hole (9) in the middle thereof.
  • the emptying apparatus (4) comprises a liquid flow path (13) that is attached to the emptying apparatus (4) for liquids to flow.
  • the emptying apparatus (4) can empty the cleaning agents into a receptacle by attaching the emptying apparatus (4) to the valve (3) without using any other tool.
  • the washer is a washing machine.
  • the washer is a laundry washing and drying machine.
  • the washer is a dishwasher.
  • the user can perform the discharge process by using the emptying apparatus (4) if he/she accidentally fills in another liquid, for instance rinse aid, into the detergent division (2).
  • the emptying apparatus (4) used in the washer of the present invention the users are enabled to discharge the liquid cleaning agents in the dispenser (1) without spilling over or getting anywhere dirty.
  • the emptying apparatus (4) is disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1) at an easily reachable place which cannot be seen during daily, normal usage.
  • the emptying apparatus (4) is attached to the dispenser (1) by means of the clamp (10) and the pin (11) disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1) and is prevented from displacing due to any shakes.
  • the liquid flow path (13) fixed onto the emptying apparatus (4) no other equipment is required and the user can easily empty the dispenser (1) into another receptacle.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
  • Accessory Of Washing/Drying Machine, Commercial Washing/Drying Machine, Other Washing/Drying Machine (AREA)
  • Detergent Compositions (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washer comprising a dispenser (1) having more than one division (2) wherein cleaning agents are stored and at least one valve (3) disposed on the dispenser (1). The washer further comprises an emptying apparatus (4) that enables the cleaning agents in the dispenser (1) to be discharged by the valve (3) being triggered by the user. The emptying apparatus (4) serves as switch, th user grasps the emptying apparatus (4) from the handle (7) and discharges the dispenser (1) by inserting the end (5) into the valve (3). The emptying apparatus (4) enables the cleaning agent in the dispenser (1) to be discharged without being wasted, spilled over or scattered when the cleaning agents in the dispenser (1) are desired to be emptied on request or in cases such as the user accidentally putting softener into the liquid detergent division.

Description

    A WASHER COMPRISING A CLEANING AGENT DISPENSER
  • The present invention relates to a washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser.
  • The use of liquid cleaning agent in washers like washing machines and laundry washer/dryers is becoming widespread. In washers using liquid cleaning agents, dispensers wherein cleaning agents are stored can store a sufficient amount of cleaning agent for more than one washing process and comprise separate divisions for different cleaning agents. Lids are provided on the dispenser so that the users can fill in the cleaning agents, and the user can open the lids and fill in the cleaning agent. In cases where the user mixes the cleaning agents to be filled in and accidentally fills in wrong cleaning agents into the divisions, it can be a cumbersome process to empty the dispenser by means of the lids on the dispenser since cleaning agent may flow from the division that is not desired to be emptied while emptying the dispenser with more than one division by turning it upside down.
  • In the Patent Application No. EP1444394, a washing machine comprising a container for storing liquid washing agent is disclosed.
  • In the Patent Application No. WO03023120, a washing machine comprising a container for storing liquid washing agent is disclosed.
  • The aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser wherein ease of utilization is provided.
  • 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 emptying apparatus that enables the cleaning agents in the dispenser to be emptied by the valve being triggered by the user.
  • The emptying apparatus of the present invention enables the cleaning agent in the dispenser to be discharged without being wasted, spilled over or scattered when the cleaning agents in the dispenser are desired to be emptied on request or in cases such as the user accidentally putting softener into the liquid detergent division, etc. When the user desires to empty the dispenser, he/she discharges the dispenser by using the emptying apparatus by means of the valve. The emptying apparatus serves as a switch in this case and opens the valve.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the emptying apparatus is comprised of an end, a body and a handle. The user grasps the emptying apparatus from the handle and discharges the dispenser by inserting the end into the valve.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the emptying apparatus is mounted to the rear wall of the dispenser. Thus, problems such as the emptying apparatus getting lost or forgotten at some other place are not encountered.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, a clamp is provided on the rear wall of the dispenser and a support is provided on the handle of the emptying apparatus so that the emptying apparatus can be mounted onto the rear wall of the dispenser. The handle is attached by means of the clamp and the support is seated onto the clamp.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, a pin is provided on the rear wall of the dispenser and a hole is arranged on the emptying apparatus. When the emptying apparatus is fastened to the dispenser by means of the clamp, the hole is fitted over the pin and the emptying apparatus is enabled to be tightly fixed on the rear wall of the dispenser.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, two columns facing each other are provided on the body of the emptying apparatus. The area where the columns join forms the hole and when the emptying apparatus is mounted to the dispenser, the columns stretch and enable the pin to be seated into the hole. Thus, the emptying apparatus is enabled to be rigidly mounted to the dispenser.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the emptying apparatus comprises a liquid flow path that is attached to the emptying apparatus, through which a liquid can flow. When the user desires to empty the dispenser, he/she mounts the emptying apparatus to the valve on the dispenser and enables the cleaning agents to be easily transferred to another receptacle through the liquid flow path.
  • The emptying apparatus of the present invention is suitable to be used in washing machines, laundry washer/dryers or dishwashers.
  • In the washer of the present invention, the liquid cleaning agents in the divisions of the dispenser can be easily discharged by means of the emptying apparatus without affecting the cleaning agents in other divisions. The valve on the dispenser is opened by means of the emptying apparatus and the user is enabled to empty the dispenser without getting his/her hands dirty thanks to the liquid flow path. The emptying apparatus is attached to the rear wall of the dispenser by means of the clamp and the pin disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser, thus the problem of getting lost is solved.
  • The washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
  • Figure 1 – is the perspective view of a dispenser.
  • Figure 2 – is the perspective view of a dispenser and an emptying apparatus.
  • Figure 3 – is the perspective view of an emptying apparatus.
  • Figure 4 – is another perspective view of a dispenser and an emptying apparatus.
  • The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
  • 1. Dispenser
  • 2. Division
  • 3. Valve
  • 4. Emptying apparatus
  • 5. End
  • 6. Body
  • 7. Handle
  • 8. Support
  • 9. Hole
  • 10. Clamp
  • 11. Pin
  • 12. Column
  • 13. Liquid flow path
  • The washer comprises a dispenser (1) having more than one division (2) wherein cleaning agents are stored and at least one valve (3) disposed on the dispenser (1).
  • In the washer of the present invention, the user pulls the dispenser (1) partially outwards and fills in the cleaning agents. The dispenser (1) comprises at least two divisions (2) extending along the length of the dispenser (1) for liquid cleaning agents such as liquid detergent, softener etc. The divisions (2), wherein liquid cleaning agents are stored, can store cleaning agents for a large number of washing processes, for example in the amount to be used in 50 washing processes. The liquid cleaning agents are mixed into the wash water by means of the valve (3).
  • The washer of the present invention comprises an emptying apparatus (4) that enables the cleaning agents in the dispenser (1) to be discharged by the valve (3) being triggered by the user. The user can open the valve (3) by using the emptying apparatus (4) and discharge the liquid cleaning agents in the dispenser (1).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the emptying apparatus (4) comprises an end (5), a body (6) and a handle (7). The user can grasp the emptying apparatus (4) from the handle (7) and discharge the dispenser (1) by inserting the end (5) into the valve (3) without getting his/her hands dirty.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the emptying apparatus (4) is mounted to the rear wall of the dispenser (1). In this case, the user does not see the emptying apparatus (4) while filling in the cleaning agents and easily access the emptying apparatus (4) when required.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer comprises a support (8) disposed on the emptying apparatus (4) and a clamp (10) disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1). The support (8) is seated onto the clamp (10) and the handle (7) is attached to the dispenser (1) by means of the clamp (10). Thus, the user can conceal the emptying apparatus (4) when not in use by mounting it to the rear wall of the dispenser (1).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer comprises a hole (9) arranged on the emptying apparatus (4) and a pin (11) disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1). When the handle (7) is attached by means of the clamp (10), the hole (9) is fitted over the pin (11) and enables the emptying apparatus (4) to stay on the dispenser (1) without falling off due to shakes occurring while the washer is operating.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer comprises two columns (12) that are disposed on the emptying apparatus (4) and that grip the pin (11) when the emptying apparatus (4) is attached to the dispenser (1). The two columns (12) are joined so as to form a hole (9) in the middle thereof. Thus, when the emptying apparatus (4) is attached to the dispenser (1), the columns (12) stretch and grip the pin (11) and prevent the emptying apparatus (4) from displacing.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the emptying apparatus (4) comprises a liquid flow path (13) that is attached to the emptying apparatus (4) for liquids to flow. Thus, when the user desires to empty the liquid cleaning agents in the dispenser (1) for reasons such as wrong filling, etc., he/she can empty the cleaning agents into a receptacle by attaching the emptying apparatus (4) to the valve (3) without using any other tool.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer is a washing machine.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer is a laundry washing and drying machine.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer is a dishwasher. The user can perform the discharge process by using the emptying apparatus (4) if he/she accidentally fills in another liquid, for instance rinse aid, into the detergent division (2).
  • By means of the emptying apparatus (4) used in the washer of the present invention, the users are enabled to discharge the liquid cleaning agents in the dispenser (1) without spilling over or getting anywhere dirty. The emptying apparatus (4) is disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1) at an easily reachable place which cannot be seen during daily, normal usage. The emptying apparatus (4) is attached to the dispenser (1) by means of the clamp (10) and the pin (11) disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1) and is prevented from displacing due to any shakes. By means of the liquid flow path (13) fixed onto the emptying apparatus (4), no other equipment is required and the user can easily empty the dispenser (1) into another receptacle.

Claims (10)

  1. A washer comprising a dispenser (1) having more than one division (2) wherein cleaning agents are stored and at least one valve (3) disposed on the dispenser (1), characterized in that an emptying apparatus (4) that enables the cleaning agents in the dispenser (1) to be discharged by the valve (3) being triggered by the user.
  2. A washer as in Claim 1, characterized in that the emptying apparatus (4) having an end (5), a body (6) and a handle (7).
  3. A washer (1) as in any one of the above claims characterized in that the emptying apparatus (4) that is attached to the rear wall of the dispenser (1).
  4. A washer as in any one of the above claims, characterized in that a clamp (10) disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1) and in that a support (8) disposed on the emptying apparatus (4).
  5. A washer as in any one of the above claims, characterized in that a pin (11) disposed on the rear wall of the dispenser (1) and in that a hole (9) arranged on the emptying apparatus (4).
  6. A washer as in any one of the above claims, characterized in that two columns (12) that are disposed on the emptying apparatus (4) and that grip the pin (11) when the emptying apparatus (4) is attached to the dispenser (1).
  7. A washer as in any one of the above claims characterized in that a liquid flow path (13) that is fixed to the emptying apparatus (4).
  8. A washer as in any one of the above claims, which is a washing machine.
  9. A washer as in any one of the Claims 1 to 7, which is a laundry washing and drying machine.
  10. A washer as in any one of the Claims 1 to 7, which is a dishwasher.
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