Classifications

• • 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
  • A47L15/4291—Recovery arrangements, e.g. for the recovery of energy or water
• • 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
  • A47L15/48—Drying arrangements
  • A47L15/483—Drying arrangements by using condensers
• • 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
  • A47L15/48—Drying arrangements
  • A47L15/486—Blower arrangements
• • 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
  • A47L15/48—Drying arrangements
  • A47L15/488—Connections of the tub with the ambient air, e.g. air intake or venting 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 
  • D06F39/30—Arrangements for energy recovery

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a washing device with a drying function for drying washed items.
• Washing devices such as dishwashers and washing machines are used to wash and clean various items.
• a mixture of detergent and water is generally used for the washing process such that a rinsing process is carried out by means of non-detergent water after the washing process is completed.
• water remains on the washed items.
• the water In order for the users to use the washed items, the water must be removed from the washed items. This process is achieved by evaporating the water so as to dry the product.
• the drying function has almost become a standard feature.
• air received from the outside environment is preferably heated and sent to the inner compartment in which the washing process is carried out, so that the water remaining on the washed dishes is evaporated.
• the drying process is more difficult, since much higher amount of water remains on the washed textile products. For this reason, the drying function is can be used in washing machines, although it is not very common.
• the present invention discloses a washing device with a drying function.
• Said washing device comprises at least one body; at least one inner compartment which is defined in the body for carrying out the washing process; at least a first opening communicating into said inner compartment; at least a second opening communicating into said inner compartment; at least one storage unit having at least one storage chamber in which at least one washing liquid used in the washing process is stored, at least one air supply duct communicating into the outer environment through at least one air inlet opening, wherein at least a part of the air supply duct is surrounded by the storage chamber, at least a first compartment connection connected to the first opening, at least one condensation line connected with the first compartment connection, at least a second compartment connection which is connected with the second opening on one side thereof, and with the air supply duct on another side thereof; at least a first fan which is connected with the condensation line on at least one side thereof, and with at least one air outlet opening on at least another side thereof, wherein the first fan draws the air in the inner compartment through the first opening and the first compartment connection, and after the moisture
• the heat energy of the washing liquid is used to heat the air to be used for the drying process, since the high temperature washing liquid used in the washing process is stored in the storage chamber.
• the relatively high temperature washing liquid stored in said storage chamber can also be used in a pre-washing step of the next washing process.
• an increase in the humidity value of the outdoor air is prevented.
• An object of the present invention is to provide a washing device with a drying function.
• Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing device with high energy efficiency.
• Figure 1 is a perspective view of the washing device according to the invention, in a semiassembled state.
• Figure 2 is a side view of the washing device according to the invention, in a semiassembled state.
• Figure 3 is a perspective view of a storage unit used in the washing device according to the invention.
• Figure 4 is an exploded view of a storage unit used in the washing device according to the invention.
• Figure 5 is a side sectional view of a storage unit used in the washing device according to the invention.
• Washing devices such as dishwashers and washing machines provide washing of various items using water. After the washing process, the remaining water on or in the item must be removed so that the related items can be used by the users.
• Such a process which is called drying, is generally provided by heating the outdoor air and sending it over the wet items, such that the water on the items evaporates.
• the present invention provides a washing device with a drying function for drying the washed items.
• the washing device (Y) comprises at least one body (G); at least one inner compartment (1) which is defined in the body (G) for carrying out the washing process; at least a first opening (2) communicating into said inner compartment (1); at least a second opening (3) communicating into said inner compartment (1); at least one storage unit (4) having at least one storage chamber (4c) in which at least one washing liquid used in the washing process is stored, at least one air supply duct (4i) communicating into the outer environment through at least one air inlet opening (4g), wherein at least a part of the air supply duct (4i) is surrounded by the storage chamber (4c), at least a first compartment connection (4e) connected to the first opening (2), at least one condensation line (4b) connected with the first compartment connection (4e), at least a second compartment connection (4f) which is connected with the second opening (3) on one side thereof, and with the air supply duct (4i) on another side thereof; at least a first fan (5) which is connected with the condensation line (4b) on at least one side
• said washing device (Y) is a dishwasher.
• a relatively high temperature washing liquid for example, water with detergent
• said high temperature water is sent to the storage chamber (4c) instead of discharging.
• the first fan (5) and the second fan (7) are operated.
• outdoor air is drawn through the air inlet opening (4g).
• This air drawn from the outdoor environment is passed through the air supply duct (4i) and sent to the inner compartment (1) through the second compartment connection (4f) and the second opening (3).
• the air supply duct (4i) is surrounded by the storage chamber (4c) where the relatively hot washing liquid is stored, the air passing through the air supply duct (4i) is heated.
• the outdoor air is heated by the hot washing liquid stored in the storage chamber (4c), and sent to the inner compartment (1).
• the humidity of the air in the inner compartment (1) increases. Since this increased humidity will adversely affect the evaporation (hence drying) process, moist air must be removed from the inner compartment (1). This process is achieved by the first fan (5).
• moist air in the inner compartment (1) is drawn through the first opening (2) and the first compartment connection (4e).
• the dehumidified air is sent back to the outside in a dry state through the air outlet opening (6).
• the humidity of the air sent to the outside environment is ensured to be low and the humidity of the area where the dishwasher is used is prevented from increasing.
• the washing device (Y) comprises at least one water inlet line (4d) which is connected with the storage chamber (4c) for sending the washing liquid into the storage chamber (4c) and receiving the washing liquid back from the storage chamber (4c).
• the washing device (Y) also comprises at least one pump for sending the washing liquid in the inner compartment (1) to the storage chamber (4c) and/or sending the washing liquid stored in the storage chamber (4c) to the inner compartment (1).
• the hot washing liquid after the washing process is sent from the inner compartment (1) to the storage chamber (4c).
• the washing liquid stored in the storage chamber (4c) is sent to the inner compartment (1) and used in the pre-washing process of the items to be washed.
• the pre-washing process is carried out efficiently.
• the washing device (Y) comprises at least one chamber opening (4h) which is connected with the storage chamber (4c) and preferably located on an upper part of the storage chamber (4c). Said chamber opening (4h) ensures that the air inside the storage chamber (4c) is sent to the outside while the washing liquid is sent into the storage chamber (4c), and that the outside air is taken into the storage chamber (4c) while the washing liquid is received from the storage chamber (4c). Thus, the pressure balance in the storage chamber (4c) can be achieved.
• the first fan (5) comprises at least one fan front cover (5a); at least one fan rear cover (5c) connected to the fan front cover (5a); at least one propeller (5b) located between the fan front cover (5a) and the fan rear cover (5c); at least a first connecting piece (5d) (such as a screw) connecting the fan front cover (5a) and the fan rear cover (5c); at least one motor (5e) which is connected to the propeller (5b).
• rotation of the propeller (5b) is provided by starting the motor (5e).
• the washing device (Y) comprises at least one fan housing (4k) in which the second fan (7) is located.
• the fan housing (4k) is connected with the air supply duct (4i) on at least one side thereof, and is connected with the second compartment connection (4f) on at least another side thereof.
• the washing device (Y) also comprises at least one compartment connection line (4j) for connecting the fan housing (4k) and the second compartment connection (4f).
• the washing device (Y) comprises at least a second connecting piece (7a) (such as a screw) for connecting the second fan (7) to the fan housing (4k).
• the washing device (Y) comprises at least one duct front cover (4a) which covers the air supply duct (4i).
• the duct front cover (4a) can preferably be attached to the storage unit (4) and removed from the storage chamber (4).
• the duct front cover (4a) can be removed from the storage chamber, allowing access to the air supply duct (4i) (for example, for cleaning the air supply duct (4i)).
• the air supply duct (4i) has a curved form (e.g. an "S" form).
• a curved form e.g. an "S" form.
• the heat energy of the washing liquid is used to heat the air to be used for the drying process, since the high temperature washing liquid used in the washing process is stored in the storage chamber (4c).
• the relatively high temperature washing liquid stored in said storage chamber (4c) can also be used in a pre-washing step of the next washing process.
• the air in the inner compartment (1) is sent through the condensation line (4b) to the outside, an increase in the humidity value of the outdoor air is prevented.

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