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US20110121698A1
US20110121698A1 US12/990,777 US99077709A US2011121698A1 US 20110121698 A1 US20110121698 A1 US 20110121698A1 US 99077709 A US99077709 A US 99077709A US 2011121698 A1 US2011121698 A1 US 2011121698A1
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Guvenc Numanoglu
Tolga Akin
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    • 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
    • A47L15/4251—Details of the casing
    • 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
    • A47L15/4214—Water supply, recirculation or discharge arrangements; Devices therefor
    • A47L15/4217—Fittings for water supply, e.g. valves or plumbing means to connect to cold or warm water lines, aquastops
    • 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
    • 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 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs

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  • the present invention relates to a washer comprising electrical and water connectors.
  • water and electric are generally connected by means of a supply line, a hose, cable etc. to an inlet port, a water intake valve, mains box etc. on the washer.
  • an outer water supply hose delivers water from the water supply line at the rear of the machine to the water inlet valve at the front of the machine by traveling through an additional volume formed under the machine to reach the water inlet valve.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer wherein the electricity and water supply lines are safely secured.
  • the washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises:
  • the washer furthermore comprises at least one groove, disposed on at least one side wall, wherein the supply line is emplaced while proceeding from the mains to the inlet port, safeguarding the supply line properly and partially sheltered from the external influences without causing loss of space.
  • the washer comprises at least one groove each on both side walls, preferably at the portions near the floor. Accordingly, the water supply line proceeds from a side wall and the electric supply line from the other side wall safely to the inlet port.
  • the washer furthermore comprises at least a second groove on the rear wall that is a continuation of the groove on the side wall.
  • the washer comprises at least a second groove on the front side that is a continuation of the groove on the side wall.
  • the cross section of the groove is configured semicircularly such that the supply line is grasped. Consequently, the supply line is prevented from slipping after being emplaced in the groove.
  • the washer furthermore comprises at least one lug on the sides of the groove, allowing the supply line to be emplaced in the groove but preventing from dislodging easily after being emplaced therein.
  • the groove is configured as cambering inwards or outwards for allowing the supply line to be passed from inside or outside of the washer.
  • the supply line proceeds from one side of the washer to the other side safely and without unnecessary loss of space.
  • FIG. 1 is the perspective view of a washer.
  • FIG. 2 is the perspective view of the washer when the supply line is disposed inside the groove in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is the front view of the washer in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is the detailed view of the groove in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is the sideways view of the washer when the supply line is disposed inside the groove in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washer ( 1 ) of the present invention comprises
  • the washer ( 1 ) comprises at least one groove ( 8 ) each on both side walls ( 3 ).
  • the supply line ( 6 ) delivering water from a side wall ( 3 ) and the supply line ( 6 ) delivering electricity from the other side wall ( 3 ) can reach the inlet port ( 7 ) safely.
  • the washer ( 1 ) furthermore comprises a second groove ( 108 ) disposed on the front wall ( 5 ) or on the rear wall ( 4 ) that is a continuation of the groove ( 8 ) on the side wall ( 3 ).
  • the washer ( 1 ) furthermore comprises at least one cutout ( 10 ) disposed on the front wall ( 5 ) or on the rear wall ( 4 ), aligned with the groove ( 8 ) on the side wall ( 3 ) and allowing the entry of the supply line ( 6 ) into the groove ( 8 ) or exit from the groove ( 8 ).
  • the cross section of the groove ( 8 ) is semicircular such that the groove ( 8 ) partially grasps the supply line ( 6 ).
  • the washer ( 1 ) furthermore comprises at least one lug ( 9 ) on the sides of the groove ( 8 ).
  • the lug ( 9 ) is configured to allow the supply line ( 6 ) to be emplaced easily in the groove ( 8 ) but prevents thereof from dislodging easily after being emplaced therein.
  • the groove ( 8 ) is configured as a recess towards inside the body ( 2 ) such that the supply line ( 6 ) can be emplaced in the groove ( 8 ) by passing from outside the washer ( 1 ).
  • the groove ( 8 ) is configured as a camber outwards from the body ( 2 ) such that the supply line ( 6 ) can be emplaced in the groove ( 8 ) via passing from inside the washer ( 1 ).
  • the washer ( 1 ) is a built-in or a normal dishwasher or a washing machine.
  • the supply line ( 6 ) is passed from one side of the washer ( 1 ) to the other side properly and safely.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washer (1) comprising a body (2), having two side walls (3), one rear wall (4) and one front wall (5), at least one inlet port (7) disposed on the front wall (5), and at least one supply line (6), delivering electricity or water, with one end connected to the mains (K) supplying electricity or water and the other end removably to the inlet port (7).

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  • The present invention relates to a washer comprising electrical and water connectors.
  • In washers, water and electric are generally connected by means of a supply line, a hose, cable etc. to an inlet port, a water intake valve, mains box etc. on the washer.
  • However, as a result of both the regular practice of usage in different countries, the variations in standards and the physical circumstances, we see the situation of the inlet port and the mains wherefrom water and electricity is supplied to remain at different sides of the machine. In that case, the supply line that connects the mains and the inlet port has to go through, under or around the washer in order to traverse the distance therebetween.
  • In the state of the art Japanese Patent Application No JP10099255, a dishwasher is explained wherein an outer water supply hose delivers water from the water supply line at the rear of the machine to the water inlet valve at the front of the machine by traveling through an additional volume formed under the machine to reach the water inlet valve.
  • In the state of the art Japanese Patent Application No JP8252207, a dishwasher is explained wherein an expandable, contractible hose delivering water from the water supply line to the water inlet valve is connected to the water intake valve by passing through the machine.
  • In the state of the art Japanese Patent Application No JP7229182, in built-in washers, the hose and cables are integrated into a case juxtaposed with the built-in equipment in order to prevent narrowing of internal space due to water hose and electric cables.
  • In washers, in embodiments wherein the supply line passes through or under the washer, the problem of the loss of space arises in these areas. Whereas in embodiments where the supply line passes around the washer, particularly in built-in washers, leaving a space between the washer and the cupboards at the sides is required. Moreover, the supply line passing from the outside can be exposed to external influences and be damaged. Furthermore, the free supply line can slip and not be properly aligned with the inlet port.
  • The aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer wherein the electricity and water supply lines are safely secured.
  • The washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises:
      • at least one inlet port arranged on the front wall of the washer and
      • at least one supply line for delivering electricity or water to the washer, with one end connected to the mains supplying water or electricity and the other end to the inlet port.
  • The washer furthermore comprises at least one groove, disposed on at least one side wall, wherein the supply line is emplaced while proceeding from the mains to the inlet port, safeguarding the supply line properly and partially sheltered from the external influences without causing loss of space.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer comprises at least one groove each on both side walls, preferably at the portions near the floor. Accordingly, the water supply line proceeds from a side wall and the electric supply line from the other side wall safely to the inlet port.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the washer furthermore comprises at least a second groove on the rear wall that is a continuation of the groove on the side wall.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the washer comprises at least a second groove on the front side that is a continuation of the groove on the side wall.
  • In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cross section of the groove is configured semicircularly such that the supply line is grasped. Consequently, the supply line is prevented from slipping after being emplaced in the groove.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer furthermore comprises at least one lug on the sides of the groove, allowing the supply line to be emplaced in the groove but preventing from dislodging easily after being emplaced therein.
  • In the different embodiments of the present invention, the groove is configured as cambering inwards or outwards for allowing the supply line to be passed from inside or outside of the washer.
  • By means of the present invention, the supply line proceeds from one side of the washer to the other side safely and without unnecessary loss of space.
  • The model embodiments relating to the washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention are illustrated in the attached figures, where:
  • FIG. 1—is the perspective view of a washer.
  • FIG. 2—is the perspective view of the washer when the supply line is disposed inside the groove in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3—is the front view of the washer in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4—is the detailed view of the groove in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5—is the sideways view of the washer when the supply line is disposed inside the groove in an embodiment of the present invention.
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  • The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
  • 1. Washer
  • 2. Body
  • 3. Side wall
  • 4. Rear wall
  • 5. Front wall
  • 6. Supply line
  • 7. Inlet port
  • 8. 108. Groove
  • 9. Lug
  • 10. Cutout
  • The washer (1) of the present invention comprises
      • a body (2) having two side walls (3), one rear wall (4) and one front wall (5),
      • at least one inlet port (7) disposed on the front wall (5),
      • at least one supply line (6), delivering electricity or water, with one end connected to the mains (K) supplying electricity or water and the other end removably to the inlet port (7) and
      • at least one groove (8) disposed on at least one side wall (3), within which the supply line (6) at least partially emplaced (FIG. 1).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) comprises at least one groove (8) each on both side walls (3). By means of the grooves (8) disposed on both side walls (3) the supply line (6) delivering water from a side wall (3) and the supply line (6) delivering electricity from the other side wall (3) can reach the inlet port (7) safely.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) furthermore comprises a second groove (108) disposed on the front wall (5) or on the rear wall (4) that is a continuation of the groove (8) on the side wall (3).
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) furthermore comprises at least one cutout (10) disposed on the front wall (5) or on the rear wall (4), aligned with the groove (8) on the side wall (3) and allowing the entry of the supply line (6) into the groove (8) or exit from the groove (8).
  • In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cross section of the groove (8) is semicircular such that the groove (8) partially grasps the supply line (6).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) furthermore comprises at least one lug (9) on the sides of the groove (8). The lug (9) is configured to allow the supply line (6) to be emplaced easily in the groove (8) but prevents thereof from dislodging easily after being emplaced therein.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the groove (8) is configured as a recess towards inside the body (2) such that the supply line (6) can be emplaced in the groove (8) by passing from outside the washer (1).
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the groove (8) is configured as a camber outwards from the body (2) such that the supply line (6) can be emplaced in the groove (8) via passing from inside the washer (1).
  • In the different embodiments of the present invention, the washer (1) is a built-in or a normal dishwasher or a washing machine.
  • By means of the present invention, the supply line (6) is passed from one side of the washer (1) to the other side properly and safely.
  • It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed above and an expert in the technique can easily introduce different embodiments. These should be considered within the scope of the protection postulated by the claims of the present invention.

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1.-8. (canceled)
9. A washer comprising:
a body having two side walls including a rear wall and a front wall,
at least one inlet port disposed on the front wall,
at least one supply line, delivering electricity or water, with one end connected to a mains supplying electricity or water and the other end removably connected to the inlet port and characterized by
at least one groove disposed on at least one of the side walls, within which the supply line is at least partially emplaced.
10. The washer as in claim 9, characterized by at least one groove disposed on each of the side walls.
11. The washer as in claim 9, characterized by a second groove disposed on the front wall or on the rear wall, that is a continuation of the at least one groove on the at least one of the side walls.
12. The washer as in claim 9, characterized by at least one cutout disposed on the front wall or on the rear wall, aligned with the at least one groove on the side wall and allowing an entry of the supply line into the groove or an exit from the groove.
13. The washer as in claim 9, characterized by the at least one groove having a semicircular cross section such that the groove at least partially grasps the supply line.
14. The washer as in claim 9, characterized by at least one lug disposed on a side of the at least one groove, with a shape allowing the supply line to be emplaced easily into the groove but preventing the supply line from dislodging easily after being emplaced therein.
15. The washer as in claim 9, characterized in that the at least one groove is configured as a recess towards inside the body such that the supply line can be emplaced in the groove via passing from outside the washer.
16. The washer as in claim 9, which is a built-in washing machine or a dishwasher.
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