EP3887590A1 - A washing machine with transport support equipment - Google Patents

A washing machine with transport support equipment

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Publication number
EP3887590A1
EP3887590A1 EP19797717.6A EP19797717A EP3887590A1 EP 3887590 A1 EP3887590 A1 EP 3887590A1 EP 19797717 A EP19797717 A EP 19797717A EP 3887590 A1 EP3887590 A1 EP 3887590A1
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Prior art keywords
washing machine
rear wall
fastening
tub
stiffening wire
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French (fr)
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EP3887590B1 (en
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Ismet Bayhan
Serkan Erten
Salih YILDIRIM
Bugra CETINKAYA
Cagdas YALCIN
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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 
    • D06F39/001—Arrangements for transporting, moving, or setting washing machines; Protective arrangements for use during transport

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  • the present invention relates to a washing machine which is protected against damage during transport.
  • the drive group composed of oscillating components such as electric motor, drum and tub is connected to the body by means of components such as spring, shock absorber, etc. so as to prevent the movement of the drive group from being transmitted to the outer body during the washing and spin-drying steps.
  • the oscillation of the drive group causes problems during transport, and thus, transport support equipments which are used for fixing the oscillating components to the body and provide a secure transport by preventing impacts during transport are used during transport.
  • Support equipments which temporarily fix especially the drive group, for example the tub, to the body are used for a secure transport, and moreover, materials such as styrofoam, etc., are placed between the washing machine and the packaging to provide protection against outer impacts as well as heat insulation.
  • the fastening bolt which is the main component of the support equipment and which connects the body and the tub to each other is bent as a result of any impact or fall.
  • the bending of the fastening bolt causes the tub embossment to which the bolt is connected to break, thus damaging the rear wall of the washing machine.
  • support beams are connected to the rear side of the fastening bolts; however, this requires an increase in the depth of the packaging of the washing machine, and the increase in packaging dimensions cause placement problems in the transport vehicle.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washing machine which is prevented from being damaged during transport by means of a support equipment.
  • the washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention comprises a stiffening wire which is connected to the fastening bolts at the right and left sides of the rear wall of the body, which transversely extends between the fastening bolts such that a gap remains between the rear wall of the body and the stiffening wire and which reinforces the transport support equipment.
  • Figure 1 - is the rear perspective view of a washing machine.
  • Figure 2 - is the perspective view of the stiffening wire.
  • Figure 3 - is the cross-sectional view of the fastening bolt.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a body (2); a drum wherein the laundry is loaded; a tub (3) wherein the drum moves; at least two fastening slots (4) which are arranged at the right and left sides of the rear wall of the body (2); and a transport support equipment (not shown in figures) having at least two fastening bolts (5) which are inserted through the fastening slots (4) to be bolted to the tub (3) and which prevent the tub (3) from hitting the body (2) during transport.
  • the washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises a stiffening wire (6) which is produced from metal, preferably steel, with one end connected to the fastening bolt (5) at the right side of the rear wall of the body (2) and the other end to the fastening bolt (5) at the left side of the rear wall of the body (2), and which transversely extends in the horizontal plane on the rear wall of the body (2) between the fastening bolts (5) such that a gap remains between the rear wall of the body (2) and the stiffening wire (6).
  • a stiffening wire (6) which is produced from metal, preferably steel, with one end connected to the fastening bolt (5) at the right side of the rear wall of the body (2) and the other end to the fastening bolt (5) at the left side of the rear wall of the body (2), and which transversely extends in the horizontal plane on the rear wall of the body (2) between the fastening bolts (5) such that a gap remains between the rear wall of the body (2) and the stiffening wire (6).
  • the stiffening wire (6) comprises two bent portions (7) formed close to the right end and left end thereof, which prevent the stiffening wire (6) from getting in contact with the rear wall of the body (2) during transport.
  • the washing machine (1) further comprises a bumper (8) which is attached onto the stiffening wire (6) and which prevents the stiffening wire (6) from rubbing against and wearing down the rear wall of the body (2) during transport.
  • the bumper (8) which is preferably cylindrical is produced from foam rubber.
  • the fastening bolt (5) comprises a screw head (9) which enables the same to be attached by being rotated and which remains outside the rear wall of the body (2) after being mounted; an abutment (10) which is cylindrical and which maintains the distance between the body (2) and the tub (3) in the axial direction; a sleeve (11) which is attached to the fastening slot (4) and which absorbs the forces applied on the body (2); and a bushing (12) which is produced from metal, for example bronze, and which pushes the abutment (10) such that the latter abuts against the tub (3).
  • the stiffening wire (6) is fixed to the fastening bolts (5) from both ends by being squeezed between the screw heads (9) and the bushings (12).
  • the stiffening wire (6) reinforces the transport support equipment composed of two fastening bolts (5) during the transport of the washing machine (1).
  • the stiffening wire (6) does not get in contact with the body (2) during transport, thus preventing the rear wall of the body (2) from being worn down.
  • the stiffening wire (6) does not occupy space inside the packaging of the washing machine (1), and the need for increasing the depth of the packaging is eliminated, preventing any placement problems in the transport vehicle.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Main Body Construction Of Washing Machines And Laundry Dryers (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Machine Parts And Wound Products (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine (1) comprising a body (2); a drum wherein the laundry is loaded; a tub (3) wherein the drum moves; at least two fastening slots (4) which are arranged at the right and left sides of the rear wall of the body (2); a transport support equipment having at least two fastening bolts (5) which are inserted through the fastening slots (4) to be bolted to the tub (3) and which prevent the tub (3) from hitting the body (2) during transport; and a fastening wire (6) which is connected to the fastening bolts (5).

Description

    A WASHING MACHINE WITH TRANSPORT SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
  • The present invention relates to a washing machine which is protected against damage during transport.
  • In washing machines or washing machines with drying function, the drive group composed of oscillating components such as electric motor, drum and tub is connected to the body by means of components such as spring, shock absorber, etc. so as to prevent the movement of the drive group from being transmitted to the outer body during the washing and spin-drying steps. The oscillation of the drive group causes problems during transport, and thus, transport support equipments which are used for fixing the oscillating components to the body and provide a secure transport by preventing impacts during transport are used during transport. Support equipments which temporarily fix especially the drive group, for example the tub, to the body are used for a secure transport, and moreover, materials such as styrofoam, etc., are placed between the washing machine and the packaging to provide protection against outer impacts as well as heat insulation. In the state of the art, the fastening bolt which is the main component of the support equipment and which connects the body and the tub to each other is bent as a result of any impact or fall. The bending of the fastening bolt causes the tub embossment to which the bolt is connected to break, thus damaging the rear wall of the washing machine. In order to prevent the washing machine from being damaged due to impacts and falls during transport, support beams are connected to the rear side of the fastening bolts; however, this requires an increase in the depth of the packaging of the washing machine, and the increase in packaging dimensions cause placement problems in the transport vehicle.
  • In the Patent Documents No. DE29820224 (U1), DE19525316 (C2) and DE19852129 (C2), transport safety systems are disclosed, which are used for fixing the tub oscillating during the transport of the washing machine. Cross beams produced from reinforced sheet steel are provided between the tub fixing bolts at the right and left sides of the rear wall of the washing machine.
  • The aim of the present invention is the realization of a washing machine which is prevented from being damaged during transport by means of a support equipment.
  • The washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention comprises a stiffening wire which is connected to the fastening bolts at the right and left sides of the rear wall of the body, which transversely extends between the fastening bolts such that a gap remains between the rear wall of the body and the stiffening wire and which reinforces the transport support equipment.
  • The washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
  • Figure 1 - is the rear perspective view of a washing machine.
  • Figure 2 - is the perspective view of the stiffening wire.
  • Figure 3 - is the cross-sectional view of the fastening bolt.
  • The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
    1. Washing machine
    2. Body
    3. Tub
    4. Fastening slot
    5. Fastening bolt
    6. Stiffening wire
    7. Bent portion
    8. Bumper
    9. Screw head
    10. Abutment
    11. Sleeve
    12. Bushing
  • The washing machine (1) comprises a body (2); a drum wherein the laundry is loaded; a tub (3) wherein the drum moves; at least two fastening slots (4) which are arranged at the right and left sides of the rear wall of the body (2); and a transport support equipment (not shown in figures) having at least two fastening bolts (5) which are inserted through the fastening slots (4) to be bolted to the tub (3) and which prevent the tub (3) from hitting the body (2) during transport.
  • The washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises a stiffening wire (6) which is produced from metal, preferably steel, with one end connected to the fastening bolt (5) at the right side of the rear wall of the body (2) and the other end to the fastening bolt (5) at the left side of the rear wall of the body (2), and which transversely extends in the horizontal plane on the rear wall of the body (2) between the fastening bolts (5) such that a gap remains between the rear wall of the body (2) and the stiffening wire (6).
  • The stiffening wire (6) comprises two bent portions (7) formed close to the right end and left end thereof, which prevent the stiffening wire (6) from getting in contact with the rear wall of the body (2) during transport.
  • The washing machine (1) further comprises a bumper (8) which is attached onto the stiffening wire (6) and which prevents the stiffening wire (6) from rubbing against and wearing down the rear wall of the body (2) during transport. The bumper (8) which is preferably cylindrical is produced from foam rubber.
  • The fastening bolt (5) comprises a screw head (9) which enables the same to be attached by being rotated and which remains outside the rear wall of the body (2) after being mounted; an abutment (10) which is cylindrical and which maintains the distance between the body (2) and the tub (3) in the axial direction; a sleeve (11) which is attached to the fastening slot (4) and which absorbs the forces applied on the body (2); and a bushing (12) which is produced from metal, for example bronze, and which pushes the abutment (10) such that the latter abuts against the tub (3).
  • The stiffening wire (6) is fixed to the fastening bolts (5) from both ends by being squeezed between the screw heads (9) and the bushings (12).
  • The stiffening wire (6) reinforces the transport support equipment composed of two fastening bolts (5) during the transport of the washing machine (1). The stiffening wire (6) does not get in contact with the body (2) during transport, thus preventing the rear wall of the body (2) from being worn down. The stiffening wire (6) does not occupy space inside the packaging of the washing machine (1), and the need for increasing the depth of the packaging is eliminated, preventing any placement problems in the transport vehicle.

Claims (5)

  1. A washing machine (1) comprising a body (2); a tub (3) wherein the drum moves; at least two fastening slots (4) which are arranged at the right and left sides of the rear wall of the body (2); and a transport support equipment having at least two fastening bolts (5) which are inserted through the fastening slots (4) to be bolted to the tub (3) and which prevent the tub (3) from hitting the body (2) during transport,
    - characterized by a stiffening wire (6) with one end connected to the fastening bolt (5) at the right side of the rear wall of the body (2) and the other end to the fastening bolt (5) at the left side of the rear wall of the body (2), and which transversely extends in the horizontal plane on the rear wall of the body (2) between the fastening bolts (5).
  2. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the stiffening wire (6) comprising two bent portions (7) formed close to the right end and left end thereof, which prevent the stiffening wire (6) from getting in contact with the rear wall of the body (2) during transport.
  3. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by at least one bumper (8) which is attached onto the stiffening wire (6).
  4. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 3, characterized by the bumper (8) which is cylindrical and produced from foam rubber.
  5. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the stiffening wire (6) which is fixed to the fastening bolts (5) by being squeezed between the screw heads (9) and the bushings (12).
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