TR201701716A2 - A Stacking Apparatus And Household Appliances Used - Google Patents

Abstract

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a first connecting member (2) mounted on the upper household device (102) and a second connecting member (103) attached on the lower household device (103), which is used for secure attachment of two superposed household devices (102, 103). 3) a stacking apparatus (1).

Description

DESCRIPTION A STACKING APPARATUS AND ITS HOME DEVICES This invention is a device that allows the stacked household appliance to be attached to each other. It is related to the stacking apparatus and the household devices it is used in.

Household appliances, especially washer and tumble dryer household appliances that perform similar functions, preferably in the same room is used. However, if the household appliances are placed side by side, occupying a floor area and causing dissatisfaction in users is happening. For this reason, in the state of the art, it is possible to stack home appliances on top of each other. Stacking apparatuses that allow stacking are used. known in the art stacking apparatuses, usually mounted on the lower household appliance and the upper house It is in the form of edge profiles on which the device is placed by sliding. this type the stacking device of the upper household appliance, in the case of using the fixing devices. balanced lifting and correct mounting so that it can be placed on placing it on the lower household appliance in such a way that it maintains its position. required. This situation causes the assembly process to become complicated. and increases the demand for service personnel. For this reason, simple and A stacking apparatus that provides ease of use is needed.

In the European patent numbered EP0667412, which is in the state of the art, the following house that is fixed by sticking on the top surface of the household appliance and placed on the top a connection in the form of a rod that passes into the channel in the foot of the device A stacking apparatus with an element is described. This app is top the lower house by aligning with the fasteners of the household appliance to be placed. It causes difficulty in the assembly process as it requires the device to be seated on it. is happening. This application is also suitable for home appliances that do not have a channel in their feet. It is disadvantageous because it cannot be used.

European patent numbered EP1616991 in the state of the art In the application, it is required that the home appliances placed one on top of the other to be connected to each other. a first fastener fixed on the first household appliance, providing a stacker with a second fastener fixed on the second home appliance apparatus is described. The first connector and the second connector, second fastener of the locking part on the first fastener to each other through the locking jaw on the is fixed. However, in this application, the locking part is inserted into the locking jaw. tilting the upper household appliance and backing it evenly to pass The assembly cannot be done easily because it has to be pushed, and there is also a guide. The aim of this invention is to make the stacking process easy and practical. is to obtain a stacking apparatus that allows

carried out to achieve the purpose of this invention and described in the claims stacking apparatus to each other in such a way that they can rotate freely from one side. a first fastener that is attached to the lower household appliance and a second fastener fixed on the upper side home appliance contains. The first fastener is placed on the household appliance to be placed on the upper side. are fixed and after the home appliances are placed one above the other, the second the connector is attached to the first connector. home appliances after are aligned relative to each other and the lower household appliance of the second fastener The assembly process is completed by fixing it on it. Thus, the second During the stacking of household appliances of the fastener, the upper household appliance movement is prevented and placement and alignment processes are simple implementation without being affected by the presence of the stacker is provided.

In one embodiment of the invention, the first connector and the second connector are They are attached to each other by means of the hinge pin. The first connector and at least one on the second fastener, through which the hinge pin is passed. the sink is located. of the first connector and the second connector. When they are attached to each other, firstly the slots are aligned with each other and the hinge pin is passed through the slots. Thus, the first connector and the second connecting element are connected to each other along one of its edges. This Thus, the connection between the first connector and the second connector carried out in an easy and robust way.

In another embodiment of the invention, the first connector is the lower household appliance and It is in the form of a plate extending between the upper household appliance and is a part of the upper household appliance. It has a hole through which your foot is passed. The foot of the upper home appliance disassembled and passed through the hole on the first fastener and again connected to your device. In this way, the first connector is connected to the upper household appliance. It is fixed on the upper household appliance by being compressed between its body and feet.

Thus, the connection of the first connection element with the upper household appliance is It can be done practically without causing deformation.

In one embodiment of the invention, the second connector is connected to one surface of the lower household appliance. of the lower household appliance so that it rests on one of its side walls lying in the vertical plane. It is in the form of a plate fixed on it. Thus, the upper home appliance, the lower relative to the lower household appliance, thanks to the second connecting element based on the can be easily aligned.

In one embodiment of the invention, the second connector is connected to the lower household appliance. fixed by gluing. In this application, with the second connection element, the household appliance is adhered to each other preferably with a double-sided adhesive tape.

In this way, it is possible to use home appliances separately from each other later on. If the need arises, screw holes, fixing points Deformations such as deformations are prevented from negatively affecting visual perception.

The household appliances of the invention are connected to each other by the stacking apparatus described above. fixed via. Each of the four legs of the household appliance placed on the top a stacking apparatus is attached to each of them, so that the household appliances can be placed from all four corners. are firmly attached to each other.

In one embodiment of the invention, one of the household appliances placed on top of each other is the laundry. while the other is a washing machine.

With this invention, stacking and alignment processes of the stacker It is prevented from causing difficulties during the operation. In this way, the stacking process is fast and carried out in a practical way.

To achieve the purpose of this invention, the stacking apparatus and its use home appliances are shown in the attached figures, of which; Figure 1 - Stacking apparatus of an embodiment of the invention and the house in which it is used device view.

Figure 2 - In an embodiment of the invention, the stacker is attached to the upper household appliance. It is the view in the attached condition.

Figure 3 - Another embodiment of the invention is the stacker to the upper household appliance. It is the view in the attached condition.

Figure 4- Exploded stacking apparatus of another embodiment of the invention. is the view.

Figure 5 - Exploded stacking apparatus of another embodiment of the invention is the view.

The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the corresponding numbers are given below. 1. Stacking device 2. First fastener Second fastener hinge pin support part handle (grip) . Rest 1 liter extension section 100. Pair of household appliances 101. Foot 102. Home appliance on top 103. Bottom home appliance The stacker (1) is used to secure two household appliances (102, 103) stacked on top of each other. It is used to fasten them together in the same way, and the upper household appliance (102) on a first connector (2) and the lower household appliance (103) a second connector (3) that is attached. The upper home appliance (102), the lower house with the feet (101) on the top surface of the lower eV device (103). It is placed on the device (103). Stacking attachment (1), first connection element (2) and the second connector (3), respectively, the upper Household Appliance (102) and on household appliances (102, 103) to be connected to the lower household appliance (103) and thus the household appliances 102, 103 are attached to each other.

The inventive stacking apparatus (1) can be rotated around a rotation axis. the first fastener (2) and the second fastener, which are hinged to each other (3) contains. During assembly, first attach the first fastener (2) to the top. The upper household appliance (102) to be placed is mounted on it and the upper household appliance (102) It is placed on the lower household appliance (103). EV devices (102, 103) After being placed on top of each other, the second connection element (3) is the first connection element. element (2) is hingedly attached and the stacking apparatus (l) is made monolithic. Next, the upper household appliance (102) the appliance (103) is aligned with the lower household appliance (103) and after the second fastener (3) is attached to the lower household appliance (103) the assembly process is completed. Thus, the bottom of the second fastener (3) It is prevented from sticking to the eV device (103) and complicating the assembly process. any movement caused by the upper household appliance (102) stacking apparatus (1). by simply placing it on the lower household appliance (103) without restrictions. can be aligned.

In one embodiment of the invention, the stacking apparatus (1) consists of the first connector (2) and forming the axis of rotation around which the second fastener (3) is rotated. at least one hinge pin (4) and first fastener (2) and second connector At least one of the hinge pin (4) located on the element (3), in which the hinge pin (4) is mounted. the slot (8) includes. Connecting the second connector (3) to the first connector (2) During installation, first of all the slots (8) will be located on the same axis. are aligned with each other in the figure, and then the hinge pin (4) slots (8) is passed through. Thus, the second connector (3) and the first connector element (2) on the hinge pin (4), which is placed in the slots, from each other. It can move independently by rotating. In this way, the second connection element (3) and the first connection element (2) can be connected to each other easily and quickly. it is hinged and the stacking apparatus (1) is facilitated to use.

In another embodiment of the invention, the first connector (2) and the second connector element (3) has the form of a plate. First connector (2) and second connector element (3) is in the form of a plate, and the upper house appliance (102) and the lower house almost an “L” form when fixed on the device (103) They extend perpendicular to each other to form In this way, the first between two household appliances (102, 103) placing the connector (2) on top of each other. It is ensured that it extends without jamming, and with the second fastener (3), the lower house The contact surface between the device (103) is increased.

In another embodiment of the invention, the first connector (2) is connected to the lower household appliance. (103) of the upper household appliance (102) having at least one foot (101) pressing its upper surface. it gets caught in the foot (101). The first connector (2) is connected to the upper eV device. (102) is attached to a leg (101) so that it is placed on the upper household appliance (102). is stuck. Relatively easy to access foot of the first connection element (2) Thanks to its connection on (101), ease of assembly is provided. This The application also applies, especially if more than one stacker (l) is used. stacking apparatus (1) on the legs (101) that are already aligned. advantageous as they do not need to be aligned separately, thanks to their attachment.

In another embodiment of the invention, on the first connector (2), the first a hole (5) that allows the fastener (2) to be threaded onto the foot (101) is located. During assembly, the upper house appliance (102) foot (101) is removed and passed through the hole (5) on the first fastener (2). it is connected to the upper household appliance (102) again. In this way, the stacking apparatus (1) Its connection with the upper household appliance (102) does not require an extra fixing element. It is carried out in an easy and robust way without being heard.

In another embodiment of the invention, the second connector (3) is the lower household appliance. (103) is attached to it by sticking it on. Second fastener (3) lower house It is attached to the side wall of the appliance (103) so that the lower household appliance (103) is firmly fixed on it. In this way, the second connection element (3), any extra operation such as drilling a screw hole on the lower household appliance (103) It can be attached simply and securely without the need for

In another embodiment of the invention, on the second connector (3), the second which allows the fastener (3) to be attached to the lower household appliance (103). an adhesive tape (7). Tape (7) on the second fastener (3) It is a double-sided adhesive tape that is attached to the bottom of the second fastener (3). It allows it to be attached to the household appliance (103). Cheap and easy to use Thanks to the belt (7), the production costs are reduced and the stacking apparatus (l) usage is facilitated.

In another embodiment of the invention, the second connector (3) is the lower household appliance. Increasing the contact surface between (103) and the second connector (3) It has a support part (6) extended to the sides to provide

The support (6) is attached to a vertical wall of the lower household appliance (103). It is in the form of a rectangular plate. Second fastener (3) After it is hinged to the first fastener (2), it is rotated to support it. part (6) rests on the vertical wall of the lower household appliance (103). it is brought to the mounting position and fixed on the lower household appliance (103).

In this way, the connection between the second connector (3) and the lower household appliance (103) the connection is strengthened. This application is also available on the side of the lower home appliance (103). In cases where the fixing surface is not flat due to the patterns on the wall, the second Ensure that there is sufficient contact surface between the connector (3) and the lower household appliance (103). It is advantageous in terms of providing

In another embodiment of the invention, on the second connector (3), at least one in the form of a protrusion suitable for the user to grasp with his fingers handle (9) is located. The handle (9) is pushed outwards over the support (6). It is in the form of an elongated protrusion. The user can connect home devices (102, 103) from each other. When you want to separate it, grasp the second fastener (3) by the handle (9). easily from the lower household appliance (103) to which it is attached. can separate.

In an embodiment of the invention, on the first fixing element (2), the first second fixation with the end of the fastening element (2) attached to the lower household appliance (103) a device that allows the hinged end of the member (3) to be moved away from each other. extension part (1 1) is located. Extension (1 l), first connector (2) of the first fastening element so that it has an almost “Z” form. (2) extends almost perpendicularly to both ends. Extension (1 l) first fixation in cases where the height of the foot (101) is low so that the element (2) can reach the foot (101) so that it can be placed on the foot (101). attachment is provided.

In another embodiment of the invention, on the second connector (3), the second the first fastener (2) during rotation of the fastener. a device that terminates the rotational movement of the second fastener (3) based on the support (10) is located. Thanks to the stop (10), the second fastener (3) is prevented from turning too much and is fixed on the lower household appliance (103). In the mounting position, it is ensured that it always lies in the vertical plane. In this way assembly errors are avoided.

The household appliance pair (100) of the invention is connected to each other by at least one of the above-described are stacked on top of each other by the stacking apparatus (l). In this way, users can stack home appliances (102, 103) without the need for service personnel, and In case of need, it is ensured that they can be simply separated from each other.

In another embodiment of the invention, pair of household appliances (100), four stackers (l) are attached to each other from all four corners by means of In this way, home appliances (102, 103) are fixed to each other firmly and securely.

In another embodiment of the invention, the pair of household appliances (100) machine and a washing machine stacked on top of each other. is being done.

With this invention, it is possible to stack home appliances effortlessly, A useful and simple structured stacking apparatus has been obtained. With this invention The stacking apparatus carried out by the It allows them to be fixed to each other without the use of screws. In this way damage to the interior of the household appliance, which may arise from the use of screws, and The reason for the screw holes when the devices are used separately from each other Negative effects such as visual defects are prevented.

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Claims (14)

REQUESTS . Consisting of a first fastener (2) mounted on the upper household appliance 102 and a second fastener (3) mounted on the lower household appliance 103, used for securely fastening two superimposed household appliances 102, 103 to each other. A stacking apparatus (1), characterized by a first fastener (2) and a second fastening element (3), which are hinged to each other in a rotational manner around an axis of rotation. . At least one hinge pin (4) forming the axis of rotation around which the first connecting element (2) and the second connecting element (3) are rotated, and the hinge pin (4) located on the first connector (2) and the second connector (3) A stacking apparatus (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by at least one slot (8) where it is mounted. . A stacking as in Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterized by the first connection element (2) and the second connection element (3) having the form of a plate. . A stacking apparatus (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the first connection element (2) attached to the foot (101) of the upper household appliance (102) with at least one foot (101) pressing the upper surface of the lower household appliance (103). . A stacking apparatus (1) as in Claim 4, characterized by a hole (5) located on the first connection element (2), allowing the first connection element (2) to be passed on to the foot (101). . A stacking apparatus (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the second connection element (3) attached to the lower household appliance (103). A stacking apparatus (1) as in Claim 6, characterized by an adhesive tape (7) located on the second connection element (3), which enables the second connection element (3) to be attached to the lower household appliance (103). A stacking apparatus (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the second connection element (3) having a support part (6) extended to the sides in a way to increase the contact surface between the lower household appliance (103) and the second connection element (3). A stacking apparatus (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by at least one handle (9) on the second connector (3), which is in the form of a protrusion suitable for the user to grasp with his fingers. As in any one of the above claims, characterized by an extension part (11) located on the first fixing element (2), which enables the end of the first fixing element (2) attached to the lower household appliance (103) and the end hinged to the second fixing element (3) to be moved away from each other. a stacker (1). A stacking apparatus as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a fulcrum (10) on the second connection element (3), which terminates the rotational movement of the second connection element (3) by relying on the first connection element (2) during the rotation of the second connection element (3). (one). An eV device as in any one of the above claims, characterized in that they are stacked on top of each other by means of at least one stacking apparatus (1). 13. A pair of household appliances (100) as in Claim 12, characterized in that they are attached to each other from four corners by means of four stacking apparatus (1). 5 14. A household appliance as in claim 12 or claim 13, obtained by stacking a laundry dryer and a washing machine on top of each other.