EP3169840B1 - Machine à laver comprenant un distributeur d'agent nettoyant - Google Patents

Machine à laver comprenant un distributeur d'agent nettoyant Download PDF

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EP3169840B1
EP3169840B1 EP15725312.1A EP15725312A EP3169840B1 EP 3169840 B1 EP3169840 B1 EP 3169840B1 EP 15725312 A EP15725312 A EP 15725312A EP 3169840 B1 EP3169840 B1 EP 3169840B1
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locking means
housing
flushing device
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washing machine
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Mehmet MUTLUDOGAN
Celal Vatansever
Emre AYAROGLU
Ali Levent Hasanreisoglu
Ersin Donmez
Ahmet Alptekin
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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
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to a washing machine comprising a dispenser wherein the cleaning agents can be placed.
  • the cleaning agents like detergent, softener etc needed for the cleaning process are placed into a dispenser.
  • the dispenser is disposed into a housing that can be accessed from the front surface of the washing machine.
  • the washing water received from the mains is guided into the dispenser by means of a flushing device disposed on the upper side of the dispenser.
  • the cleaning agent mixed with water is transferred from the dispenser towards the tub.
  • WO 2013/098005 A1 discloses a washing machine (1) comprising a dispenser (2) wherein cleaning agents such as detergent, softener, etc.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washing machine comprising a flushing device that can be mounted/dismounted easily and safely.
  • the washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a body; a dispenser wherein the cleaning agents like detergent, softener etc. are placed and the cleaning agents are mixed with water; a housing that is situated on the body, wherein the dispenser is placed; a flushing device that is mounted detachably to the housing so as to cover the upper surface of the dispenser and that enables the water received from the mains to be guided into the dispenser by means of the holes arranged at the base thereof; an opening that is arranged on the housing and that enables the dispenser and the flushing device to be placed into the housing, and a flange that surrounds the opening.
  • the dispenser and the flushing device are placed by sliding into the said housing and taken out of the housing by pulling forwards.
  • the washing machine of the present invention comprises a locking means that is disposed at the front surface of the flange and that has a locking position wherein the locking means contacts the front surface of the flushing device in the housing and prevents the flushing device from being taken out of the housing and a free position whereto the locking means is brought from the locking position by being moved and wherein the locking means enables the flushing device to move so as to be taken out of the housing.
  • the locking means creates a barrier in the movement direction of the flushing device and prevents the flushing device from being taken out.
  • the locking means is fixed so as to rotate around the axis whereto the locking means is attached on the flange.
  • the free end of the locking means contacts the front surface of the flushing device.
  • the locking means rotates around the axis whereto it is connected and changes to the free position wherein the free end thereof does not contact the flushing device.
  • the end of the lock is connected to the flange by means of a fixing element.
  • the locking means prevents the placement of the dispenser by at least partially closing the opening through which the dispenser is placed into the housing.
  • the dispenser is prevented from being placed into the housing without changing the position of the locking means.
  • a protrusion that enables the locking means to remain fixed by preventing the latter from moving when the dispenser is mounted into the housing, is provided on the front surface of the dispenser.
  • the locking means is prevented from moving without taking the dispenser out of the housing.
  • the washing machine comprises at least one claw disposed on the front surface of the flushing device and at least one claw housing arranged on the claw, wherein the claw is seated.
  • the connection established between the locking means and the flushing device enables the locking means to remain fixed in the locking position.
  • the claw is in the form of a ramp.
  • the locking means moves over the ramp shape on the claw and reaches the point where the claw housing joins with the claw. After the locking means passes over the ramp on the claw, the claw is seated into the claw housing. Moreover, when the locking means is desired to be changed from the locking position to the free position, the locking means moves over the ramp shape and leaves the flushing device.
  • the surfaces of the claw and the claw housing wherein the claw is seated that contact with each other are positioned one above the other without any gap therebetween.
  • all the surfaces of the claw contact the surfaces of the claw housing, thereby it becomes harder to break the connection.
  • a firm connection is established between the flushing device and the housing and between the flushing device and the water conduit without any gap therebetween and thus, possible water leaks are prevented.
  • a locking means opening surface is arranged on the surface of the flushing device at a region that the user can easily reach. While the claw is seated into the claw housing, the claw can be taken out of the claw housing by pressing onto the locking means opening surface.
  • the washing machine comprises a biasing means that forces the locking means to remain in the free position.
  • the biasing means enables the locking means to change to the free position after the rotational movement thereof. As the locking means moves away from the free position, the pressure that the biasing means applies onto the locking means increases.
  • the biasing means that is preferably a spring, is connected to the flange from one end and to the locking means from the other end.
  • the locking means is L-shaped.
  • the surface area thereof that contacts the flushing device increases and the locking means creates a stronger barrier in front of the flushing device.
  • the end of the locking means extending towards the opening creates a better barrier in front of the dispenser.
  • the locking means when the locking means is in the locking position, one arm of the locking means extends over the flushing device and the other arm thereof over the flange. When the locking means is in the free position, the arms of the locking means extend over the opening.
  • the locking means provides two different positions so that only the movement of the flushing device is prevented or only the movement of the dispenser is prevented.
  • the washing machine comprises a sensor that detects the position of the locking means.
  • the position data detected by the sensor is transmitted to the user by the control unit by using audio or light warning means.
  • the position data of the locking means is transmitted to the user without requiring the user to bend and look inside the housing and user satisfaction is increased.
  • supports are provided, that bear against the base of the flushing device and hence at least partially support the flushing device when the flushing device is placed into the housing, as well as retainers that grasp the flushing device from above.
  • a slider structure is formed wherein the flushing device moves and the flushing device is enabled to be held in a balanced manner inside the housing.
  • the flushing device that contacts the water in the washing machine and that mostly remains wet after the washing, is enabled to be removed and washed, and thereby more hygienic usage conditions are maintained. Furthermore, after the cleaning operation, the flushing device is enabled to be placed into the housing safely and by maintaining effective water-proofing.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a body (2); a dispenser (4) wherein the cleaning agents like detergent, softener etc. are placed; a housing (3) that is situated on the body (2), wherein the dispenser (4) is placed; a flushing device (5) that is mounted detachably to the housing (3) so as to cover the upper surface of the dispenser (4) and that enables the water received from the mains to pass into the dispenser (4); an opening (6) that is arranged on the housing (3) and that enables the dispenser (4) and the flushing device (5) to be placed into the housing (3), and a flange (7) that surrounds the opening (6) ( Figure 1 ).
  • the washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises a locking means (8) that is disposed on the flange (7) and that has a locking position wherein the locking means (8) bears against the front surface of the flushing device (5) and prevents the flushing device (5) from being taken out of the housing (3) and a free position whereto the locking means (8) is brought from the locking position by being moved and wherein the locking means (8) enables the flushing device (5) to be taken out of the housing (3).
  • the locking means (8) does not extend towards the front surface of the flushing device (5) when brought from the locking position to the free position and the flushing device (5) can be taken out of the housing (3) wherein it is located ( Figure 2 and Figure 3 ).
  • the locking means (8) is fixed so as to rotate around the axis whereto the locking means (8) is attached on the flange (7). While the locking means (8) is connected to the flange from one end, the other end thereof is free and the locking means (8) can rotate around its axis.
  • one end of the locking means (8) extends towards the opening (6) and the locking means (8) prevents the dispenser (4) from being placed into the housing (3).
  • the user cannot place the dispenser (4) into the housing (3) without first placing the flushing device (5) into the housing (3) and changing the locking means (8) to the locking position.
  • the user is prevented from operating the washing machine (1) without placing the flushing device (5) into position.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a protrusion (9) that is arranged on the dispenser (4) and that prevents the locking means (8) from changing from the locking position to the free position. While the locking means (8) is in the locking position, the protrusion (9) creates a barrier in the rotational direction of the locking means (8) and thus, when the dispenser (4) is mounted, the locking means (8) is prevented from rotating and changing from the locking position to the free position. Thus, the user is prevented from taking out the flushing device (5) without taking out the dispenser (4) ( Figure 2 and Figure 4 ).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises at least one claw (10) that is arranged on the flushing device (5) and at least one claw housing (11) that is arranged on the locking means (8), wherein the claw (10) is seated.
  • the locking means (8) is changed to the locking position, the claw (10) is seated into the claw housing (11), thus providing the connection between the locking means (8) and the flushing device (5).
  • the user makes sure that the flushing device (5) is properly placed into position, the locking means (8) remains fixed in the locking position and the flushing device (5) is prevented from dislodging from inside the housing (3) during the operation of the washing machine (1).
  • the claw (10) has an inclined surface.
  • the locking means (8) moves over the inclined surface of the claw (10) and reaches the point where the claw (10) and the claw housing (11) joins with each other and are positioned oppositely. After the locking means (8) passes over the inclined surface on the claw (10), the claw (10) is seated into the claw housing (11).
  • the locking means (8) is enabled to slide over the inclined surface and to be separated from the flushing device (5) ( Figure 4 and Figure 5 ).
  • the locking means (8) is prevented from changing from the locking position to the free position except for the intention of the user.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a locking means opening surface (12) that is disposed at the front surface of the flushing device (5) and that enables the claw (10) to be released from the claw housing (11) wherein the former is placed.
  • a locking means opening surface (12) that is disposed at the front surface of the flushing device (5) and that enables the claw (10) to be released from the claw housing (11) wherein the former is placed.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a biasing means (13) that is connected to the locking means (8) from one end and to the flange (7) from the other end and that forces the locking means (8) to remain in the free position.
  • the biasing means (13) becomes active from the moment the locking means (8) starts moving towards the locking position and exerts pressure on the locking means (8) in the opposite direction of its movement and tries to change the locking means (8) back to the free position.
  • the locking means (8) that becomes free by passing over the claw (10) returns to the free position from the locking position.
  • the locking means (8) is L-shaped.
  • the contact surface between the front surface of the flushing device (5) and the locking means (8) is increased and when changed to the free position, the locking means (8) creates a better barrier in front of the dispenser (4).
  • one arm of the locking means (8) extends over the flushing device (5) and the other arm thereof over the flange (7).
  • the locking means (8) is connected to the flange (7) from the lower end of the arm thereof extending over the flange (7) and in the free position whereto the locking means (8) is changed by rotating around its axis, both arms of the locking means extend towards the opening (6).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a sensor (14) that detects if the locking means (8) is in the locking position or in the free position and a control unit (15) that enables the data received from the sensor (14) to be delivered to the user by means of audio or light warning.
  • a sensor (14) that detects if the locking means (8) is in the locking position or in the free position
  • a control unit (15) that enables the data received from the sensor (14) to be delivered to the user by means of audio or light warning.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises at least two opposite supports (16) that are disposed on the side walls of the housing (3), that guide the movement of the flushing device (5) inside the housing (3) by supporting the flushing device (5) from below, and at least one retainer (17) that guides the movement of the flushing device (5) inside the housing (3) by grasping the flushing device (5) from above.
  • the forwards/backwards movement of the flushing device (5) inside the housing (3) is performed controllably, the flushing device (5) is prevented from bending forward due to its own weight while being pulled forwards and the flushing device (5) is enabled to move easily inside the housing (3) ( Figure 2 and 3 ).
  • bacteria formation at the dispenser (4) region is minimized by providing the removal and cleaning of the flushing device (5), thereby providing more hygienic use conditions. Furthermore, by means of the locking means (8) that is disposed on the front surface of the housing (3), the flushing device (5) is enabled to be placed into the housing (3) more properly and thus an effective leak-proofing is provided.

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  1. Machine à laver (7) comprenant un corps (2); un distributeur (4) dans lequel sont placés les agents de nettoyage tels que le détergent, l'adoucissant, etc.; un boîtier (3) qui est situé sur le corps (2), dans lequel le distributeur (4) est placé; un dispositif de rinçage (5) qui est monté de manière amovible sur le boîtier (3) de façon à recouvrir la surface supérieure du distributeur (4) et qui permet à l'eau reçue du secteur de passer dans le distributeur (4); une ouverture (6) qui est disposée sur le boîtier (3) et qui permet de placer le distributeur (4) et le dispositif de rinçage (5) dans le boîtier (3), et une bride (7) entourant l'ouverture (6), caractérisé par un moyen de verrouillage (8) qui est disposé sur la bride (7) et qui a une position de verrouillage dans lequel les moyens de verrouillage (8) s'appuient contre la surface frontale du dispositif de rinçage (5) et empêchent le dispositif de rinçage (5) d'être retiré du boîtier (3) et une position libre où les moyens de verrouillage (8) sont amenés à partir de la position de verrouillage en étant déplacé et dans lequel les moyens de verrouillage (8) permettent de retirer le dispositif de rinçage (5) du boîtier (3).
  2. Machine à laver (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le moyen de verrouillage (8) qui est monté sur la bride (7) de manière à tourner autour de son axe.
  3. Machine à laver (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par les moyens de verrouillage (8) qui s'étendent vers l'ouverture (6) dans la position libre.
  4. Machine à laver (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par une protubérance (9) qui est agencée sur le distributeur (4) et qui empêche les moyens de verrouillage (8) de passer de la position de verrouillage à la position libre.
  5. Machine à laver (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par au moins une griffe (10) disposée sur le dispositif de rinçage (5) et au moins un logement de griffe (11) agencé sur les moyens de verrouillage (8), dans lequel la griffe (10) est placée.
  6. Machine à laver (1) selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que la griffe (10) présente une surface inclinée.
  7. Machine à laver (1) selon la revendication 5 ou 6, caractérisée par la griffe (10) dont presque toutes les surfaces externes sont en contact avec la surface interne du boîtier de griffe (11) lorsque la griffe (10) est logée dans la griffe boîtier (11).
  8. Machine à laver (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 7, caractérisée par une surface d'ouverture des moyens de verrouillage (12) qui est agencée sur la surface avant du dispositif de rinçage (5) et qui permet à la griffe (10) de être libéré du logement de griffe (11) dans lequel le premier est placé.
  9. Machine à laver (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par des moyens de rappel (13) qui sont reliés aux moyens de verrouillage (8) d'une extrémité et à la bride (7) par l'autre extrémité et qui les moyens de verrouillage (8) pour rester dans la position libre.
  10. Machine à laver (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle les moyens de verrouillage sont en forme de L.
  11. Machine à laver (1) selon la revendication 10, caractérisée par les moyens de blocage (8) dont un bras s'étend sur le dispositif de rinçage (5) et l'autre bras sur la bride (7) dans la position de verrouillage.
  12. Machine à laver (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par un capteur (14) qui détecte si les moyens de verrouillage (8) est dans la position de verrouillage ou dans la position libre et par une unité de commande (15) permet de délivrer à l'utilisateur le résultat de la détection reçue du capteur (14).
  13. Machine à laver (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par au moins deux supports opposés (17) qui sont situés sur les parois latérales du boîtier (3) et qui supportent le dispositif de rinçage (5) à partir de en dessous et par au moins un dispositif de retenue (17) qui saisit le dispositif de rinçage (5) par le dessus.
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