JPH06503494A - Device for machine washing clothes and how to use this device - Google Patents

Abstract

The measuring and dispensing device of the reusable type for the machine washing of clothes comprises a hollow body intended to receive the amount of a liquid detergent prescribed for a wash and provided with at least one filling opening (3) and with outlets (8) for distribution in the machine, as well as means (2, 2a; 10, 10a) enabling the user to effect, once said device has been filled, an easy and controlled application of detergent to selected areas of a garment before the latter is washed in the machine, in order to effect a pretreatment of said areas before the washing cycle, the measuring and dispensing device, still containing the amount of product remaining after the pre-treatment, being introduced together with the clothes into the machine. Said pretreatment means (2, 2a; 10, 10a) form an integral part of the device. <IMAGE>

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Equipment for machine washing clothes and How to use this device The present invention relates to a reusable type of dispensing device and its dispensing device for machine washing clothes. Concerning how to use the device.

More specifically, the present invention is currently standard and patented in the applicant's French Patent No. 2,5. 63.250, which makes it possible to carry out the method for machine washing clothes. Relating to a dispensing device. The device is filled with at least one liquid detergent. After filling, it is placed in the washing machine drum with the clothes and then washed. It is designed to gradually release its contents during the rinsing process. This kind of dispensing equipment The position is set out in particular in the applicant's French patent application No. 2.570,720. It is. This application relates to dispensing devices, and each of these dispensing devices It has a spherical body which is designed to contain the detergent liquid and is used for filling. a mounting having an opening and forming a lid capping said opening in conjunction with the assembly; There is. Said attachment may be attached to the assembly and/or said body to allow liquid to escape between clothes during washing. An outlet is provided to allow for release.

For a high degree of cleaning, focus on specific areas of the garment, e.g. individual spots or shirts. Particularly dirty areas such as collars and cuffs that are habitually more soiled It is known that some areas need to be treated before washing. This pretreatment generally by pre-washing with soap, specifically with bar soap and a brush. Therefore, the user must, first of all, not be required for machine washing; Must have soap and a brush.

In this respect, conventionally known dispensing devices and machines containing detergent liquid for use in machine washing can be used. The bottle allows the user to pour the detergent solution onto specific areas of the garment in a well-controlled manner. Not suitable for enabling.

Specifically, containers with large volumes are difficult to manipulate. Therefore, it is usually provided separately. It is necessary to use pre-treated products. Containers for these products have been developed and are commercially available. You can get it on the spot. For example, products applied by spray are not known. It is. Apart from the inconvenience to the user, two separate containers must be used. (one container for detergent, the other for pre-treated product), pre-treated for another product. Doing so will increase the total cost of laundry.

The present invention seeks to eliminate these drawbacks and makes the device suitable for machine washing purposes. for the purpose of pre-treating selected areas of the garment before the washing operation. Dispensing incorporating pre-treatment means to enable controlled application to these areas Provide equipment. Therefore, the user must It is no longer necessary to provide an object or container. These pre-processing measures can be used, for example. e.g., a spout that allows a controlled amount of detergent solution to be poured onto the area to be treated. or a nozzle, optionally formed on the dispensing device. such as uneven surfaces, so that the user can treat such areas by rubbing. have additional means to do so. The invention obviously applies to all types of dispensing devices. , specifically a multi-compartment type of metering system that accommodates multiple components that are incompatible with each other. It can be applied to a satisfactory extent in dispensing devices.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a washing machine which is closed at one end with a base and has a defined amount for washing. containing at least one useful product such as detergent liquid or laundry additives. the hollow body has at least one filling opening and A washing machine is provided with an outlet for dispensing said product and is placed in a washing machine together with the clothes to be washed. machine wash clothes, which are placed in a drum that gradually releases its contents during the washing process. In a reusable type of dispensing device for rinsing, after filling said device A user places at least one product contained within the device into a selected area of the garment. , before washing the garment in a washing machine, in order to pre-treat the area before the washing operation; after pre-treatment. The dispensing device containing the remaining amount of product should not be placed in the washing machine with the clothes. We propose a device, characterized in that the pretreatment means form an integral part of the device. It is to provide.

According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the device, at the start, dispenses the detergent liquid required for the laundry operation. Filled with useful products such as: During pre-processing, some of the contents of the device are transferred to the clothing. Apply to selected area. The remaining amount of product is placed in the washing machine along with the clothes. It is dispensed during washing with a dispensing device.

Thus, the total amount of useful product, i.e. the amount applied to the area of the garment during pre-treatment and the Note that the amount contained within and dispensed from the device comes into contact with clothing. I want to be.

Thus, the present invention surprisingly provides that the amount of product consumed is Although it is the same as the conventional technology listed above, it is very difficult to remove stains due to pre-treatment. It turned out to be effective.

Another advantageous feature is that the entire device leaves the washer completely clean at the end of the washing job. This means that it can be reused immediately.On the other hand, well-known pre-treatment If a separate pretreatment product container is not used, Product residue and spots always remain and the above-mentioned drawbacks of this known technology remain.

Furthermore, the present invention covers the following conceivable alone or in all technically possible combinations: Regarding the characteristics of

- the pre-treatment means pour a controlled amount of product onto the area of the garment requiring pre-treatment; have the means to enable the A means for dispensing a controlled amount of product is located outside the device. the child processing means has a spout or nozzle leading to the outside of the device; the spout terminating in a channel in communication with the interior of the device; - the spout is connected to the device; spaced apart from the base of the device, and the flow path runs approximately radially along the wall of the body of the device. - the spout is proximate to the base of the device; - the channel terminating in the spout is attached to the body of said device capping the filling opening; The wall of the attached assembly is extended and the opposite end of the device is where the spout is located. The flow path leading to the interior is arranged, One treatment means is applied by the user to the area of the garment that requires pre-treatment. has a means to enable processing to be applied; - The main body of the device is provided with unevenness, and these unevenness are formed by the unevenness. - said irregularities are provided in grooves or striations and/or in the base of the container; It is a small protrusion, one surface irregularity is provided on the wall of the container immediately adjacent to the spout or nozzle; The center plane of the filling opening of the device is inclined with respect to the center east plane of the base of the device. a spout or nozzle in the zone of the device where the opening is furthest from the base; It was placed fraudulently, The main body of the device is provided with a gripping recess, which prevents unwanted product from being accidentally poured into the process. The interior is divided by a wall that prevents it from being extruded, - the interior of the body of the device; The walls are divided into multiple compartments inside the device, and these Each of the compartments is adapted to receive a different active product, - with at least also has one metering marker, said marker having a height with respect to the base of the device. It is adjustable.

Brief description of the drawing The following description of various embodiments of the invention is purely illustrative and not limiting. stomach. The following description should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an axial cross-sectional view of the dispensing device shown in FIG. 1; 3 and 4 are perspective views and axis lines of a dispensing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are directional sectional views, respectively, of the measurement according to the third embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a perspective view and an axial cross-sectional view of the distribution device, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the - line in FIG. FIG. 7a is an axial cross-sectional view of another modification of the present invention, and FIG. FIGS. 8 and 9 respectively show a perspective view of a two-compartment dispensing device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. A perspective view and an axial cross-sectional view, 10 and 11 respectively show a two-compartment dispensing device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view and an axial cross-sectional view of 12 and 13 are perspective views of a dispensing device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, respectively. FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are respectively a seventh embodiment of the present invention. 16 and 17 are perspective views and axial cross-sectional views of an apparatus according to an embodiment; 2A and 2B are a perspective view and an axial cross-sectional view, respectively, of a dispensing device according to another embodiment of the present invention; 18 and 19 respectively show dispensing devices according to other embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 are a perspective view and an axial cross-sectional view, respectively. FIG. 22 is a perspective view and an axial cross-sectional view of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of FIG. FIG. 23 is a perspective view and an axial view, respectively, of a dispensing device according to another embodiment of the invention; FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are cross-sectional views, respectively, of a meter according to another embodiment of the present invention. 26 and 27 are a perspective view and an axial cross-sectional view of the dispensing device, respectively. FIG. 2 is a perspective view and an axial cross-sectional view of still another actual dispensing device according to the present invention. the law of nature, FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of a dispensing device according to another possible embodiment of the invention; , Figures 29 and 30 are cross-sectional views of the device of Figure 28 in two different positions of use; be.

Example 1 and 2 show a dispensing device according to a first embodiment of the invention, which device has a rotationally symmetrical hollow body 1 which is mainly spherical or slightly oval; The body has a circular shape closed at one end by a flat base 2 and surrounded by a rim 3a. An opening 3 is provided on the opposite side of the base 2. This opening 3 extends from the rim 3a. bounded by a cylindrical annular support skirt 4 extending towards the outside of said body 1; There is. This support skirt 4 serves as a clip means for attachment to the assembly 6. One annular collar 5 is received. In addition to this collar 5, the assembly 6 is attached to the main body 1. It has a basket 7 forming a helical web at the level of the opening. This spiral shape The cavity bounded by the washing section constitutes the outlet 8 and is The product filling the body is gradually released through this outlet.

On the outer wall of the main body 1, there is a concave shape extending almost the entire height from the collar 4 to the base 2. A groove 9 is provided, which groove 9 has a small depth and a small width. This groove 9 has an opening At the top of the body close to section 3 is associated a spout 10. Pour spout] 0 is in the groove 9 It stands out slightly. The opening of the spout 10 is in the form of a flat slit. It communicates with the inside of the main body 1 via a flow path 10a.

Furthermore, the outer surface of the base 2 is provided with small protrusions 2a, and these protrusions are Construct an uneven surface that allows you to rub the area to be treated. Measuring amount The body 1 of the dispensing device has a shape perfectly suited to be held in the hand of the user and is designed for this purpose. Therefore, two recesses 1a are arranged, one on each side of the spout 10.

A dispensing device of this type is used in the manner described below. The user must first , follow the dosage prescribed by the manufacturer of this detergent in the detergent solution to be used in machine washing. Fill the lever device. The user then tilts the main body 1 to wash a specific area of the clothing. This area can be pretreated by applying a small drop of chemical solution. Channel 10 The detergent liquid that has passed through a then exits the main body through the spout 10.

The user must ensure that the detergent solution is distributed as desired over the area to be pretreated. The spout 10 is directed and positioned. The user shall When you think you have poured enough liquid into the area, tilt the device in the opposite direction. Stop the flow of detergent solution and apply the pre-selected area of the garment to the outer surface of base 2 and this outer surface. It can be rubbed using the unevenness 2a formed on the surface. At this time, the user should turn the dispensing device almost completely. Use in the same way as bran. The maneuverability of the device is determined by the most effective grip on the device. This is improved by the recess 1a. f Once the processing step is complete, the user can place the clothes in the washing machine drum. The detergent liquid in the main body 1 is removed during the washing process. It gradually leaks through outlet 8.

As mentioned above, the total amount of cleaning product used in well-known equipment not equipped with pre-treatment means The cleaning products used are the same.

This amount actually corresponds to the amount used during pre-treatment and the amount released during the washing operation. I guess. Moreover, a device with the above-mentioned means will leave the washing machine clean and will not be reused. Can be collected for use.

Next, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the dispensing device according to the modified example of the present invention mainly consists of It can be seen that it has a spherical body 11. This body constitutes its base. terminating at one end in a flat surface 12 with an opening 13 at the other end for mounting is capped by assembly 16. In this installation, the assembly 16 is A collar 15 engages on a skirt 14 bounding an opening 13 of the.

The wall of the main body 11 has a recess extending from the base 12 to the rim 13a with the skirt 14. A recess 19 is provided, and the earthen wall of this recess 19 is the one that is farthest from the base 12. In addition, it terminates at the height of the contour of the opening 13. This recess 19 is aligned with the collar 15. It is adapted to receive a horn-shaped channel 20 formed in the body, and the channel 20 has a The inner wall corresponds to the shape of the wall of the body 11 at the height of the recess 19. Horn-shaped channel 2 0 communicates with the outside through an opening 20a at its bottom end near the base 12. opening Portion 20a forms a spout. The other end of the flow path 20 is connected through the opening 20b. It leads to the interior of the dispensing device. The opening 20b is formed in the wall 15a of the collar 15. The collar 15 is then engaged on the skirt 14 by said wall. This horn shape The channel 20 has a crescent-shaped cross section in its central plane passing through the axis of the body 11; has a width from its end in the base 12 towards the wall 15a and the opening 20b. It's wide.

The wall 15a is extended inside the body 11 by a frusto-conical chimney 17. An outlet 18 is formed in the side wall of the chimney all around the circumference. outfit A recess lla is provided on each side of the horn-shaped channel 20 to facilitate gripping the position. There is.

The modified apparatus shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is used in the manner described below.

Detergent is introduced into the device through opening 13 and frusto-conical chimney 17 for pre-treatment. After filling, the user must ensure that the channel 20 and opening 20a are below the rest of the device. Tilt the device slightly as shown. Next, the detergent liquid flows from the main body 1 to the opening 20. b into the flow path 20, and then flows from the flow path through the spout 20a. put out The user must control the detergent solution over the area of the garment that he or she intends to pre-treat. This spout 20a is directed for dispensing in a controlled manner. considered sufficient When the user drops the desired amount of detergent solution onto one of these areas, Tilt the dispensing device in the opposite direction and base the problem area on the base or flat surface 12. It can be rubbed with the provided outer surface. After the garment has been subjected to this treatment, the dispensing device is Put it in the washing machine drum with your clothes. During the washing operation, the detergent solution leaves the device at outlet 1. 8 or chimney 17. In this case as well, the device Leaves the washing machine completely clean and can be reused directly.

Referring now to FIGS. 5-7, dispensing according to other possible variations of the invention The device has a main body 21 of mainly cylindrical shape, which has a base 22 and an opening 2 3, said body 21 thus forming a container. Furthermore, this device is shown in Fig. 1. And almost the same as the embodiment illustrated in FIG. A collar 2 delimiting the opening 23 of the body 21 that engages on a support skirt 24 5 and a mounting assembly 26 having a helical web 27; one protruding with respect to the cylindrical outer surface of the main body 21 and extending the cylindrical wall of the main body 21 from the base 22; radially penetrating in a zone of said wall separated by a distance and close to the opening 23 It has a spout 30 that communicates with the inside of the device via a flow path 30a.

The cylindrical wall 25b fitted into the support skirt 24 is closest to the channel 30a of the wall 25b. an inwardly curved tongue L extending from the side toward the axis of the body 21 and the base 22; 1, i.e. extended into the interior of the device by a baffle plate, and at a further distance from the collar 25. The end thereof, which has been The tangential surface thereof is substantially parallel to the base 22. This deflecting plate L1 is hollow. It is completed with a quarter-spherical dome or shoe L2, and the shoe L2 is connected to the base 22. The tongue of the device has a semi-circular shape at the height of the base 22 which matches the semi-circular inner shape of the device. It is arranged on the same side as section L1. This shoe L2 is, for example, integrated with the main body 21. Alternatively, the shoe can be introduced into the main body in a deformable shape and the container can be It is preferably made of a material that allows it to become rigid after being introduced into the interior.

The apparatus shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is used in the manner described below. This device is , and more specifically, is adapted to accept two products useful for laundry. these One of the products is in powder form and the other in liquid form.

The liquid form of the product is one of the two products used during the pretreatment process. On the other hand. The user then pours the powder into the main body 21, and the powder is It slides on the surface of the tongue L1 facing the mouth part 23, falls onto the base 22, and the door opens. at least partially under the room L2. Introducing the required amount of powder into the main body 21 Then, the user fills the main body 21 with detergent liquid. The detergent solution may not mix excessively with the powder. It falls into the main body 21 without matching. The user can pre-treat areas of the garment. and can be operated in much the same way as the device shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, i.e. 0 to apply detergent on areas of the garment that the user believes must be treated. The liquid is dispensed and then these areas are optionally rubbed with the base 22 of the body 21. The above The surface has unevenness. This inclination is maintained by the shoe L2 during the movement. It is held in the body 21, and only the detergent liquid is poured out through the channel 30a and the spout 30. It will be done. After completing this pre-treatment, the device only needs to be placed in the drum of the washing machine and the powder Useful product in the form of a body and detergent liquid are passed from said device onto the helical web 27 during the washing operation. It leaks out through an outlet 28 arranged between the branches.

The apparatus shown in Figure 7a is very similar to the apparatus shown in Figures 5, 6 and 7. 5, 6, and 7, which is also shown in the modification shown in FIG. 7a. Elements of the apparatus shown in the figures have been given the same reference numerals, plus 100.

This device, which does not have an internal baffle plate or a spring, has a cylindrical body 121 and an outlet. The mount includes an assembly 126 with a chimney 127 having a mouth 128. Channel 1 30a terminates at a spout 130 on the outside of the body.

The spout extends through a portion of the body spaced from the base 112.

The use of the variant shown in FIG. 7a is very simple.

During pre-processing, the user presses the main body to pour out the desired amount of detergent solution through the spout 130. Just tilt 121. As shown in the figure, the detergent solution flows into the spout 30. Preferably, means are provided for controlling or slowing down. child Such means may consist, for example, of a grid or a comb.

Referring now to FIGS. 8 and 9, metrology according to yet another possible variation of the invention The distribution device consists of two cylindrical bodies arranged side by side along a common wall P. The common wall P divides the interior of the main body 31 into two compartments A and B. One of these compartments, A, has a slightly smaller diameter than the other compartment, B.

One end terminates at the base 32 and has two openings 33a and 33b at the other end. The main body 31 has a mounting assembly 36 having two collars 35a and 35b. It is located.

The two collars 35a and 35b are joined together to form a single piece 35, which These collars are connected to the edges of the main body 31 forming the outline of compartment A and the outline of compartment B. match. These collars are attached to the wall P that constitutes the two compartments A and B in the main body 31. They are joined at a common wall aligned with the The collar 35a has a truncated conical shape. This chimney has an elongated slit '38a around its circumference. These slits are evenly distributed over the perimeter of the chimney 37a. extending along the line. The collar 35b has a helical web 371 of the type described above. It is provided. Compartment B has spout 4 in the zone furthest away from compartment A. 0. The shape and configuration of the spout provided on the wall of the main body 31 are shown in FIG. The shape and shape of the spout 30 provided on the wall of the main body 21 of the device shown in FIGS. and configuration is almost the same.

The device of this embodiment allows the user to first fill each compartment A and B separately. In principle, the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the devices shown in FIGS. It is used in much the same way as the device shown in FIG. Compartment B is used for pre-processing of garments Compartment A is filled with detergent solution and is used for washing, but it cannot be mixed with the detergent solution filling compartment B. filled with a hazardous liquid or powder product.

The height of the wall P that separates compartments A and B is determined according to the dimensions of the compartments. If the contents of compartment A are accidentally poured out when the device is tilted to dispense the selected so that it will not be affected.

Referring now to FIGS. 10 and 11 in more detail, according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention The dispensing device is a conventional type having a horn-shaped flow path as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 above. It can be seen that this is a type of device. This device is, in particular, associated with the mounting assembly 46. a collar 4 which holds the assembly on the body 41; An opening 50a is provided in the wall 45a of the horn-shaped channel 5 at the height of this opening. 0 has its outlet and through the other end of the horn-shaped channel an opening 5 forming a spout. 0b towards the base 42 of the device. The horn-shaped channel 5 The wall that constitutes 0 inside is the wall of the main body 41.

This new variant of the device may be configured to accept bleach in liquid or powder form, for example. This device differs from the device shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 in that it has a sub-compartment C that is shaped like an auxiliary compartment. child The sub-compartment C is on the one hand the outer surface of the wall bounding the inside of the body 41 and on the other hand the base consisting of an inwardly curved wall extending from the base 42 approximately to the plane of the opening in the body 41. Ru. The wall constituting the chamber C extends from the outer wall of the main body 41 at the base 42 to its opening. It has expanded to the end. Furthermore, the outer shape of the opening of this chamber C is provided with a lattice. The mesh of this grid allows this chamber C to be filled and filled before washing. an outlet configured to allow the product contained therein to be gradually released during the washing process. Ru.

This type of device is used in much the same way as the device shown in Figures 3 and 4, and has only one counterpart. The difference is that the user cannot pre-mix the two compartments of the device with a suitable product. The main body 41 is mainly used for the pre-treatment process inside. Accept the detergent solution.

12 and 13 show a dispensing device according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. this The device essentially receives a detergent solution that can be used both in pre-treatment steps and in laundry operations. It has a body 51 which in association with a base 52 forms a container adapted to be held. this The body 51 of the container has a predominantly spherical, slightly oval shape. The base of this container Its opening 53 at the opposite end to the base 52 is slightly oriented relative to the plane of said base 52. placed on an inclined plane. Similar to the above embodiment, this opening 53 a collar 55 of the lid 57 associated with said container for the purpose of retaining the container 57 over the opening 53; It is bounded by a skirt 54 adapted to cooperate with a complementary wall 55b provided. ing. The lid 57 has a base in addition to the collar 55, and this base may include, for example, For aesthetic reasons, it is preferable to have a slightly uneven shape; The base of the lid is provided with an outlet 58. and these outlets are distributed over the entire surface of the base of the lid as well as the wall 55b of the collar 55. It is made of fabric and is adapted to cooperate with the skirt 54. Maximum height of main body 51 The zone includes a strip extending around the periphery of the body 51 substantially parallel to the base 52 of the body. A line or groove 52b is provided. The lid 57 is at the height of this zone and the main body of the device associated with a horn-shaped channel 60 that matches the rounded or inwardly curved shape of 51; ing. This horn-shaped channel 60 terminates at the level of the opening forming the spout 60a. do. At the other end of the horn-shaped channel, there is an opening 60 formed in the wall 55b of the collar 55. b is placed. The spout 60a has a zone with striations, that is, surface irregularities 52b. located above the main body.

This dispensing device is used in the manner described below. The user must first Fill container 51. Before passing through the washing process, the user may, if desired, open the The device is tilted so that the detergent solution is dripped so as to pass through the part 60b and the spout 60a. Therefore, pre-processing of specific areas of the garment is performed. The main plane of the outline of the opening 53 is the base of the device. is slightly inclined with respect to the base 52, allowing the device to be placed on a flat horizontal surface before pretreatment. When the opening 60b is above the level of the liquid, the liquid is inadvertently poured out. Please note that we are making it possible to prevent this from happening. Once coated with liquid When spread over the garment, the user moves the striations 52b back and forth across said area of the garment. The area can be treated by rubbing. In this case, the device The liquid level of the detergent solution is slightly below the opening 60b with respect to its previous position. Crab straightens me. Once the user has completed the pre-treatment process, the user should remove the device with the garment. into the washing machine drum. During the washing process, the detergent solution is It is gradually released from the dispensing device by means of port 58.

Furthermore, a seventh embodiment of the dispensing device is shown in FIGS. 14 and 15. In these diagrams As can be seen, the device consists of a generatrix extending from the outline of an oval base. The main body 61 has a rotationally symmetrical shape. This main body 61 is attached to a base 62. It is associated with a lid 67 which is concave in the direction. In the center of this lid is the main opening 6 for filling. 8a, and an elongated outlet 68b extends radially around the opening, and the main body 61 and its lid 67 are provided with a pouring lower 0, and this pouring spout is located at the height of the container 61. This is a recess extending from the concave portion of M67 over most of the area. The pouring lower 0 On the outer wall of the main body 61 at the end near the base 62, a protruding striation 62b is poured and the lower It is best to place it directly below. In addition to this, the main body 61 has a semicircular recess 6. 1b is arranged on the opposite side of the spout 60. This dent will keep the entire device in good condition. Make it easy to understand.

Dispensing devices of this type are used in the manner described below. The user must open the The container is filled with detergent liquid via 68a and 68b. The user should face pouring lower 0. The detergent solution passing through the opening 68b is poured from the spout onto the area where the detergent solution is to be poured. Apply the detergent solution to the selected area of the garment by tilting the entire device so that it is poured These areas can be pretreated by pouring. The user then equips the The rubbed surface 62b can be used for rubbing.

Once the pre-treatment is complete, the device is placed in the washing machine drum with the clothes.

16 and 17 show a dispensing device according to an eighth possible variant of the invention. vinegar. The main body 71 of this device has a boat-shaped front part and a spherical arc shape at the rear part. . A lid 76 associated with the body has a collar portion 75 and a portion 77 forming a spout. do. The pouring lower 7 has a cylindrical neck extending from the spout toward the bottom 72. Associated with 77a is a primarily striated surface 77b, which surface is colored It extends from the bottom of 75 to the front of the device and over the front edge of body 71 (striation 72b).

The front part of the neck 77a has its outlet at the level of the bottom of the groove in the surface 77 and the rear part has its outlet at the level of the upper part of the groove forming said surface 77. This surface 77 has a hole or lower protrusion 8 in its front portion passing through it.

For the purpose of filling this device, the user understands that the main body 71 together with its base 72 Pour the detergent solution out of the container.

After placing the lid 76 in place, the user can remove the detergent that passes through the neck 77a and hole 78. The liquid flows into the grooves of the striated surface 77b and the user attempts to apply the detergent liquid. Clean particularly soiled areas of clothing by tilting the entire device forward so that it flows over the surface. can be preprocessed. The user then adjusts the surface to include the front striations of the body 71. The treatment can be carried out by rubbing with the portion 72a of the surface 77a.

Once the pre-treatment is complete, the device is placed in the washing machine drum with the clothes, similar to the previous example. Just put it in the program. During washing, detergent liquid is released from the outlet lower 8 and the neck 77a. Ru.

A ninth possible variant of the invention, shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, is based on the main body 81 of the device. The surrounding outline overlaps one after another from base 82 to Mg2 on the higher front part. 12 and 13 show that a striation 82b extending over Very similar to the example. The lid 87 is provided with an outlet 88. this device The front part is provided with means 90 for controlling the pouring of detergent liquid; A tier is a simple spout with an inwardly curved base. The use of this type of equipment is , resulting from the use of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 12 and 13.

The apparatus according to the tenth modification of the present invention shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is as shown in FIGS. and the device shown in Figure 19, but with a large diameter filling opening in the center of the M96. 97a, the opening 97a serves as an outlet for gradually releasing the detergent solution during washing. 18 and 19 in that a small opening 97b has been added to serve as a mouth. The device is essentially different from the one shown in the figure.

22 and 23 show an apparatus according to an eleventh embodiment of the invention. of this device The main body 101 has a main body between its opening 103 and a base 102 having a flat surface. What do you do with a large, crushed spherical shape? This body is associated with the lid 106 and is The lower rim constitutes an opening that expands from the inside of the main body 101 to the outside. consists of continuous overlapping frustoconical steps 106a, these steps include A slit serves as an outlet through which the body 101 can be gradually emptied during the rinsing process. A port 107 is provided. This lid 106 further has a slight It has a spout 110 that protrudes like a crab. The main body 101 has a base from the spout 110. A striation or groove 102b extending to the base 102 is provided below the spout 110. There is. The use of this device is distinct from the use of the devices described above.

A device according to a twelfth modification of the invention is shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. This device is , a spherical shape with a base 112 and an opening 113 slightly inclined with respect to this base. It has a main body 111. Collar 1 with opening 117a and main opening 117b An assembly 116 having 15 is mounted over the opening 113. Main body 111 has in its interior a wall E, which likewise has the shape of an arc and whose base The chimney-like channel 120 extends from the outer wall to the opening thereof, and forms a chimney-like channel 120 in association with the outer wall. The channel has an opening 120b near the base 112 leading to the outside of the device. child The device is used in much the same way as the device already described and is used to treat the area of clothing to be pretreated. To dispense detergent solution over the area, the user tilts the device forward. Then, the detergent solution will The chimney passes through the muni-shaped channel 120 and exits through the outlet 120b of the channel. A shaped channel 120 is associated. Once the detergent solution is dispensed, the user must place the garment in the front part of the device. Pre-treatment can be carried out by rubbing at 112.

A device according to a third possible embodiment of the invention is shown in FIGS. 26 and 27. this The device has a primarily spherical, primarily hollow body 12 which is connected to a base 122 and It has a circular opening 123 surrounded by a rim 123a.

This opening 123 is bounded by a cylindrical annular support skirt 124 . child The skirt 124, designated overall with reference numeral 126, is clipped to the assembly. It receives an annular collar 125 which serves as a means to do so. This assembly 126 is , In addition to this collar 125, the inside of the main body 121 is opened from the opening 123 to the base 129. It has a chimney having an outer wall in the shape of a frusto-cone 127 extending up to . chimney terminates at base 129. The base 129 is close to the base 122. And parallel to this. This base 129 has a small base of a truncated cone 127. The wall of the frustocone 127 is located at the level of the rim 123a and has a base. The cylindrical wall 125 of the annular collar 125 extends beyond its large base parallel to the base 122. a, and this wall 125a coincides with the inner wall of the support skirt 24. child The wall 125a and the truncated cone] 27 have the largest diameter when the device is viewed from above. They are separated from each other by an annular step 30d visible to the operator. Cylindrical wall 12 The diameter of 5a is smaller than the largest part of the diameter of the truncated cone 127 for this reason. big.

The walls that make up the interior of this truncated cone 127 are four consecutive rotationally symmetrical parts. These parts are marked with reference number 1 from the base 129 toward the opening 123. 27a to 127d are attached, respectively. Among the parts 127a to 127d The wall is cylindrical and the inner diameter of section 127b is slightly larger than the inner diameter of section 127a. In addition, the inner diameter of the portion 127C is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the portion 127b. Part 127 d itself has a frustoconical internal shape, the small diameter of which forms part 127 Slightly larger than the diameter of C. Thus, the four parts 127a to 127d are They are separated from each other by annular steps with reference numbers 130a, 130b, and 130C, respectively. They are separated in pairs. These annular steps are exactly the same as the step 130d. It is circular and visible to the operator when he views the entire device from above. three Two openings 128 are formed in the chimney wall in the form of a frustocone 127. child These three openings are of the same shape and are evenly distributed over said section 127. ing. Each of these openings extends from the base 129 to the annular step 130C. Ru. These openings 128 are formed in the form of a three-layer structure. ing. These at the height of parts 127a% 127bs and 127C The opening portions 128a, 128b1 and 128C corresponding to the layers are mainly rectangular in shape. and have centers on one and the same axis of symmetry. Part 128a is part 128b 28b is itself wider than portion 128C.

At the top, the body 121 has a spout 1 that projects with respect to the main shape of said body 121. 30 are provided. This spout has an opening 130a which is a flat slit. It is provided.

The body 121 has a shape particularly suitable for a user to hold the device in the hand, and is designed for this purpose. Therefore, the two recesses 121a are arranged symmetrically in the main body 121 with respect to the spout 130. ing.

A device of this type is used in the manner described below.

The device is first placed on the cap of a bottle of detergent solution (not shown). Place the device in the Clamp the inner wall of the device onto the outer wall of the cap in a conventional manner, e.g. Hold by holding. For this purpose, more specifically, the entire device is made flexible. It is best to make it from a plastic material.

Thus, the user can remove the entire device from the bottle in which it is installed and then reinstall it. can be filled with detergent solution. The detergent passes through the opening 123 into the truncated cone 127 an annular shoulder 130a, 1 which is poured into the outer envelope 121 through an opening 128; 30b and 130C serve as fill level indicators to the user of the device. User The measured amount of detergent solution can be adjusted depending on the type of laundry you are doing. can.

After this filling process, the user can remove the detergent by spreading the detergent solution on particularly soiled areas of the garment. Pre-treatment of clothes can be carried out. For this purpose, the user must ensure that the detergent solution is Tilt the device forward so that it passes through the opening 130a of the mouth 130. The device grips It is held by the recess 121a. Next, the treated clothing and equipment are Put them together in the washing machine drum. Thus, the amount of detergent solution used during the washing operation corresponds to the amount originally measured by the user, and most of this amount is put into the device, but Some are attached to pre-treated clothing.

Refer now to FIGS. 28, 29, and 30. Dispensing equipment shown in these figures The device has a primarily spherical body 141 with a base 142 and a circular opening 143. do.

The opening 143 is located at a rim 143a formed by the main body 141 at the height of the opening. It is surrounded by a vertically extending cylindrical skirt 144. The rim 143a is parallel to ground 142. This skirt 144 and opening 143 have, on the one hand, , an assembly 150 is snap-attached to the skirt 144; Assembly 146 with collar 145 is attached. The inner wall of the collar is While holding assembly 146 relative to the entire device and opening 143, the collar 145 and assembly 146 to pivot within the circular opening 143. The clamps cooperate with the walls of the assembly 150. Assembly 150 is primarily cylindrical in shape. This is the guiding framework. Three helical guide slots 151 are formed on its contour. and these slots are evenly distributed around the circumference of the lower wheel of assembly 150. 152a and the upper wheel 152b. The edge 153 of the upper wheel 152b is 144. A helical plate with a slot 151 formed therein. The laces are interconnected at places 154. These places 154 are Frame] For 50, two intermediate rings are formed between the lower ring 152a and the upper ring 152b. to be accomplished.

Assembly 146 is similarly substantially cylindrical in shape. This assembly itself is Three straight slots 148 are provided between the above-mentioned cylindrical wall 145a and the lower ring 147. These slots have a place in the cylindrical wall 1 perpendicular to the main plane of the front two wheels 147. 45a. Places with these slots 148 have two They are interconnected by an intermediate ring 149. slots 148 and these slots are The vignetted places are evenly distributed around the perimeter of the assembly 146. assembly When the bodies are fitted together, each slot 148 has one, only one slot 15 Face 1.

Assemblies 146 and 150 are associated with plate ]55. This plate is The diameter of the assembly 146 is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the assembly 146. This disc 15 5 is provided with three pins 156, these pins are connected to said disk 155. and extending outwardly from the contour of the disc. These pins 1 56 places these pins in cooperating slots 148 and 151. It has dimensions that allow it to be inserted.

The main body 141 of the device is provided with a spout] 60, and the opening of this spout is 160a. The outer wall of the collar 145 itself is on the side facing this spout 160. It has a plurality of protruding markers 161 and is fixed to the wall of the rim 143a. - 162 are provided, the markers 162 being arranged symmetrically with respect to the spout 160. It is.

A recess 163 is disposed in the body 141 on each side of the spout 160. these The recess 163 allows the entire device to be gripped.

A device of this type is used in the manner described below. Due to the structure of this device, the use The operator manipulates the collar 145 to install the assembly 146 around the axis of the main body 141. Pivoting changes the position of base 155 relative to body 141 and the assembly. Adjustable for 146 and 150. When assembly 146 itself is rotated, pin 156 and disk 155 are similarly driven to rotate about the same axis. to assembly 150 A helical slot 15 formed in the assembly 146 by driving the pin upwardly within the slot 148.

If the operator wishes to use this type of dispensing equipment, the operator must In order to match the position of the marker 161 corresponding to the desired washing with the marker 162, First, the collar 145 and assembly 146 are rotated about the axis of the main body 141. By increasing the height of plate 155 with respect to assemblies 146 and 150, Adjustments are made regarding the body 141. The operator then fills the plate 155 with the filling amount. Use as a marker and fill the device with detergent solution. The operator then 160 and its opening 160a to dispense the detergent solution onto stubborn stains on the garment. Clothes can be pretreated by Once this pre-processing is done, The operator places the device into the washing machine's drum along with the clothes. used during laundry work The amount of detergent solution is determined by the operator first using plate 155 as a marker. This is the amount measured by

This is because this amount is the amount dispensed onto the pre-treated part of the garment and the amount remaining in the device. This is to accommodate the amount of

The embodiments described above with reference to the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative of the measures according to the invention. , other variations by changing the shape of the device and the pretreatment means associated with the device. It is possible. This device serves as a dispensing device after being placed inside the washing machine drum. Keep in mind that the product should not have sharp edges that can damage your clothing. No.

Therefore, the shape of the device body and the shape of the pretreatment means can be determined according to the method well known to those skilled in the art. must meet the requirements.

Rounded and curved shapes must be chosen.

Furthermore, the materials from which the device of the invention is made are advantageously those already proposed for devices of this type. proposed plastic materials, e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide It's Mido. However, it is not limited to these materials.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, on the one hand, the shapes that fit together allow for different configurations. On the other hand, the conditions inside the washing machine, i.e. neutral media or is a medium with a basic pH and can withstand temperatures close to 100OC. Therefore, plastic materials are very suitable for this type of device.

Furthermore, in order to avoid duplication of description, structural forms that have already been described in connection with other variants may be used. Note that does not describe each variant again. For example, nozzle 7a, the spout is provided with a water outlet for controlling the flow of the detergent solution during pre-treatment. Preferably, means of the type described are provided. Furthermore, the The configuration of the rubbing means is not critical. Surface irregularities are the edges of the flat surface that makes up the base. It may be provided at any suitable location on the bottom or side wall of the body including the section.

Similarly, the gripping means may be varied as desired. All descriptions of cavities or depressions These are many examples. This type of means can be easily manufactured during the molding of the device body. Ru.

Regarding the manufacturing method, injection molding is very suitable for plastic materials. In detail Injection molding allows the main body of the device and associated pre-processing means to be manufactured in one operation. Can be done.

Additionally, the device of the invention can be used with a wide variety of laundry product formulations. Ru. - As an example, the standard formulation of detergent liquid and three compositions of additives are shown in the table below. vinegar.

liquid additives Detergent No, l No, 2 No, 3 Straight chain alkylbenzene Sulfonate 13 5 sodium alkyl- Sulfonate 22 Alkyl alcohol Ethoxylate 85 Dodecenyl succinate zeolite 17 Polyacrylate polymer 4 Citric acid 3 Sodium citrate 15 Oleic acid 2 Perborate (FBI) 45 45 25 Tetraacetyl- Ethylenediamine 16169 diethylenetriamine venter Methylenephosphonic acid 0.4 Zinc phthalocyanine Sulfonate 0.04 0.015 protease (4,0KNPU) 0.9 1.25 amylase (125KNU/g)0.09 Fluorescent brightener 0.18 0.07 Sulfate 39 24 19 Remainder of 100 59 0 0 0IL 13\ international search report Continuation of front page (81) Designated countries EP (AT, BE, CH, DE.

DK, ES, PR, GB, GR, IT, LU, NL, SE), 0A (B F, BJ, CF, CG, CI, CM, GA, GN, ML, MR, SN, TD, T G), AT, AU, BB, BG, BR, CA, CH, C3, DE, D K.

ES, FI, GB, HU, JP, KP, KR, LK, LU, MC, M G, MN, MW, NL, No, PL, RO, SD, SE, SO, US (72) Inventor: Laurent, Gilbert, France PA IJ, Abounu, Emmy Le, Deschanel, 19 (72) Inventor: Rutter, Philippa Jane, UK Dallan, Bitty, Mi -, Seven, Rosemount (no street address) (72) Inventor Cornet, Henri Pontoise, France, Ludovic, Viette, 7 (72) Inventor: Bailey, John Newcastle, Avon, Tyne, Whitley, Pay, Beaumont, United Kingdom , Park, Earnshaw, Way, 10 (72) Inventor: Duquet, Jacki - Vinyl France, Herbeville, Chemin , De, Kuro, 1

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. Closed at one end with a base and containing the specified amount of detergent solution or laundry additive for washing. a hollow body adapted to receive at least one type of useful product such as an additive; and the hollow body has at least one filling opening and for dispensing said product. A separate outlet is provided for the clothes to be placed in the washing machine drum along with the clothes to be washed. Reusable for machine washing clothes, gradually releasing its contents during the washing process dispensing device of the type that allows the user to place the device in the device after filling the device. Apply at least one product to selected areas of the garment prior to the washing operation. to pre-treat the area in an easy and controlled manner before washing the garment in a washing machine. It has a means to enable it to be applied in a controlled manner, and to remove a predetermined amount of product remaining after pre-treatment. The contained dispensing device is placed in a washing machine together with the clothes, and the pretreatment means A device characterized in that it forms an integral part of the device. 2. Pre-treatment means pour a controlled amount of product onto the area of the garment requiring pre-treatment. Claim 1, characterized in that it has means for making it possible to extract it. equipment. 3. The means that allow a controlled amount of product to be poured out are located outside the device. 3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that it has a spout or nozzle leading to a spout or nozzle. 4. The pretreatment means has a spout leading to the outside of the device, the spout being connected to the base of the device. terminating in a channel that communicates with the interior of the device in a zone of the device separated from the source. 4. The device of claim 3, characterized in that: 5. The spout is spaced apart from the base of the device, and the flow path is at a distance from the base of the device. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein the device extends substantially radially through the wall of the body. Place. 6. 5. A device according to claim 4, characterized in that the spout is close to the base of the device. Device. 7. A channel terminating in a spout is provided in the body of the device capping the filling opening. The device extends down the wall of the mounted assembly and is located at the opposite end from where the spout is located. 7. The flow path according to claim 6, wherein the flow path is arranged to communicate with the inside of the Device. 8. The treatment means are applied by the user by rubbing onto the area of the garment that requires pre-treatment. Claim 6, characterized in that it has means for making it possible to apply processing. The device described in. 9. The main body of the device is provided with unevenness, and these unevenness are shaped like Any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it protrudes from the wall made of Apparatus according to paragraph 1. 10. The irregularities may be grooves or striations and/or small protrusions on the base of the container. 9. Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that there is. 11. In this case, the surface irregularities are located on the wall of the container in the immediate vicinity of the spout or nozzle. The device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that: 12. The central plane of the filling opening of the device is inclined with respect to the central plane of the base of the device. a spout or a spout in a zone of the device furthest from the base; or claim 3, wherein a nozzle is arranged. and any one of claims 1 to 11. 13. Claim 1 characterized in that the main body of the device is provided with a grip recess. The apparatus according to any one of to 12. 14. Walls that prevent undesirable products from being poured out inadvertently for pretreatment Any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the interior is divided by Apparatus according to paragraph 1. 15. The inside of the main body of the device is divided by walls, and these walls are divided inside the device. configuring a plurality of compartments, each of which receives a different active product; The device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that: Place. 16. Claim characterized in that it has at least one metering marker inside. 15. The device according to any one of 1 to 14. 17. characterized in that the marker is adjustable in height with respect to the base of the device; 17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the apparatus comprises: 18. Fill the dispensing device with the specified amount of detergent solution for washing and A controlled amount is applied to selected areas of the garment using pre-treatment means and then weighed. Place the dispensing device in a known manner into the washing machine drum with the clothes to be washed and 18. Any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the device contains a remaining amount of detergent. A method of using the device for machine washing clothes according to item 1. 19. One of the compartments associated with the pre-treatment means is loaded with the specified amount of washing for washing. the other compartments with one or more additives to control said detergent. the pre-treatment means to apply the applied amount to the selected area of the garment and then wash the dispensing device. placed in a drum of a washing machine together with the clothes to be washed in a known manner, and said device Use of a multi-compartment dispensing device according to claim 18, containing a remaining amount of detergent. Method. 20. A process in which the total amount of detergent liquid used during the selection process is weighed and placed into the dispensing device. With mode, Pre-treating the garment with a controlled amount of a metered amount of liquid contained within said device. The process of washing the clothes and washing the clothes with the measured amount of detergent solution at the beginning. Place the pre-treated clothes and the device containing the remaining amount of detergent into the washing machine's drive. for pre-treatment and machine washing of garments, characterized in that: the method of.