WO2008052984A1 - Lave-linge/sèche-linge à porte rotative destinée à servir de porte-linge - Google Patents

Lave-linge/sèche-linge à porte rotative destinée à servir de porte-linge Download PDF

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WO2008052984A1
WO2008052984A1 PCT/EP2007/061662 EP2007061662W WO2008052984A1 WO 2008052984 A1 WO2008052984 A1 WO 2008052984A1 EP 2007061662 W EP2007061662 W EP 2007061662W WO 2008052984 A1 WO2008052984 A1 WO 2008052984A1
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door
washer
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laundry
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Hakan Tatar
Saban Avci
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Arcelik Anonim Sirketi
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F39/14—Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/30—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances
    • E05Y2900/312—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances for washing machines or laundry dryers

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  • the present invention relates to a washer/dryer providing the washed laundry to be easily carried and stored after taking them thereout.
  • the object of the present invention is to design a washer/dryer whereby the processes of loading, unloading the laundry and carrying the unloaded laundry to another place can be carried out easily.
  • the washer/dryer of the present invention comprises a body, a loading port disposed on the body allowing the laundry to be placed into the washer/dryer and a door covering the loading port in a leak-proof manner.
  • the door is secured to the body enabling opening/closing and rotated after opening to bring to the removing position.
  • the door is fixed at this position after rotating and thus the laundry removed from the machine can be placed therein.
  • the washer/dryer comprises stoppers for fixing the door in the position reached after being rotated.
  • the door takes a position that is almost parallel to the floor and the concave side faces upwards by rotating around the point of fixation.
  • the door is secured to the body such that it can be easily detached from the point of fixation without needing an additional tool.
  • the door is secured to the body with a hinge to enable opening and closing.
  • a housing is provided on the body for securing the hinge.
  • the hinge is configured to be movable in the housing so that the door is enabled to be moved to a second position for placing the laundry therein by rotating after being opened.
  • the outwards facing side of the door when closed is opened by turning downwards. Then, the door is rotated to the position such that the outwards facing side when closed faces upwards if the user wants to use the door in the open position for removing and carrying the laundry. That is the door is brought to the second position by rotating 180° around an axis that is almost parallel to the floor.
  • the door is configured to become like a washtub when rotated.
  • the door is opened such that the outwards facing side when closed faces first to the right or left when opened that is, opening by turning to the side. Then the door can be rotated to the position wherein outwards facing side when closed faces upwards if the user wants to use the door in the open position for removing and carrying the laundry. That is, the door is brought to the second position by rotating 90° around an axis that is almost parallel to the floor.
  • the hinge is configured to be attached to and detached from the housing easily.
  • the hinge is configured to be attached to and detached from the housing easily.
  • the door comprises a connection element that provides coupling with the hinge, allowing to be opened, closed.
  • the connection element is situated on the side of the door that is to be attached to the hinge.
  • Corresponding protrusion-recess, pin-slot, clamp-sleeve pairs are provided respectively on the hinge for securing the connection element and on the connection element for securing the hinge thereto.
  • the connection element and the hinge are movably secured with respect to each other so that the door can be rotated after opening.
  • Rgure 1 - is the sideways schematic view of a washer/dryer.
  • Rgure 2 - is the sideways schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention just after the door is opened.
  • Rgure 3 - is the sideways schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention after the door is opened and rotated.
  • Rgure 4 - is the schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention wherein the door is closed.
  • Rgure 5 - is the schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention wherein the door is open and in the position of being rotated a little.
  • Rgure 6 - is the schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention wherein the door is open and in the position of being rotated to a great extent.
  • Rgure 7 - is the schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention when the door is open and in the position of being rotated entirely.
  • Rgure 8 - is the detailed view of the hinge, the housing and the connection element in an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Rgure 9 - is the schematic view of another embodiment of the present invention just after the door is opened.
  • Rgure 10 - is the schematic view of another embodiment of the present invention after the door is opened and rotated.
  • the elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
  • the washer/dryer (1) of the present invention comprises a body (2), a loading port (3) disposed on the body (2) allowing the laundry to be placed therein, a door (4) mounted on the body (2) such that the loading port (3) is covered enabling opening and closing, having a convex configuration extending into the body (2) and rotating after opening to be used for unloading and carrying the laundry by taking a position almost parallel to the floor and the concave side facing upwards (Rgure 1, Rgure 4).
  • the door (4) rotates around the point of fixation and takes a position that is almost parallel to the floor and the concave portion faces upwards such that the laundry can be placed therein.
  • the door (4) is secured to the body (2) from a point below the loading port (3) and opens by turning downwards.
  • the outwards facing side (A) of the door (4) when closed lakes the position of partially facing the floor when opened.
  • the outwards facing side (A) of the door when closed comes to the position of at least partially facing downwards when opened.
  • the user rotates the door (4) 180° such that the outwards facing side (A) when closed faces upwards for using the door (4) in the open position for removing and carrying the laundry ( Figures 5-7).
  • the door (4) reaches a position that is almost entirely below the loading port (3) and whereby the laundry can be placed therein (Figure 3, Figure 7).
  • the door (4) is secured from a point at the right or left side of the loading port (3) and opens towards the side.
  • the outwards facing side (A) of the door (4) when closed at least partially faces sideways (to the right or left) when opened ( Figure 9).
  • the door (4) when the user wants to use the door (4) for removing and carrying the laundry, it is rotated 90° such that the outwards facing side (A) when closed faces at least partially downwards. In this position, the door (4) reaches a position whereby the laundry can be placed therein (Figure 10).
  • the door (4) is secured to the body (2) such that it can be easily detached by the user from the point of fixation after being opened without needing an additional tool.
  • the washer/dryer (1) comprises a hinge
  • the hinge (5) is configured to be rotatable inside the housing (6) to allow for the rotational movement of the door (4) after opening.
  • the hinge (5) is configured to be attached, detached to the housing (6) easily.
  • the door (4) can be detached from the body (2) and used for taking the laundry to a place for storing or drying and can be attached in place later on.
  • the door (4) comprises a connection element (7) for fastening to the hinge (5).
  • a suitable counterpart is provided on the hinge (5) for securing this connection element (7).
  • the connection element (7) and the hinge (5) are rotalably secured to each other in order to allow for the rotational motion of the door (4) after opening.
  • the washer/dryer (1) of the present invention furthermore comprises at least one stopper (not shown in the figures) for fixing the door (4) at the desired position after being opened and rotated.
  • the washer/dryer (1) of the present invention when the washing process is completed, the use of additional elements such as a basket, washtub etc. for storing and carrying the laundry after taking out of the washer/dryer (1) is not necessary anymore.
  • the unloading of the laundry is made easier by rotating the door (4) after opening for suitably positioning to place the laundry therein.
  • the requirement of using an additional element for carrying the laundry is eliminated by detaching the door (4) from the body (2) afterwards to be taken to another place with the laundry contained therein.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un lave-linge/sèche-linge (1) grâce auquel les procédés de chargement et de déchargement du linge et de transport du linge déchargé vers un autre emplacement peuvent être réalisés facilement.
PCT/EP2007/061662 2006-10-31 2007-10-30 Lave-linge/sèche-linge à porte rotative destinée à servir de porte-linge WO2008052984A1 (fr)

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GB2464107A (en) * 2008-10-02 2010-04-07 Andrew Reason Ltd Laundry appliance loading/unloading arrangement
DE102010037483B3 (de) * 2010-09-13 2011-12-08 Miele & Cie. Kg Scharnieranordnung für einen Wäschetrockner
EP2415920A1 (fr) * 2010-08-06 2012-02-08 Fagor, S. Coop. Machine à laver avec une porte avec une cavité pour une charge
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US20060101873A1 (en) * 2002-01-09 2006-05-18 Kim Jong S Door for washing machine and dryer and washing machine and dryer having the same
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GB2464107A (en) * 2008-10-02 2010-04-07 Andrew Reason Ltd Laundry appliance loading/unloading arrangement
EP2415920A1 (fr) * 2010-08-06 2012-02-08 Fagor, S. Coop. Machine à laver avec une porte avec une cavité pour une charge
EP2415921A1 (fr) 2010-08-06 2012-02-08 Fagor, S. Coop. Machine à laver avec une porte avec une cavité pour une charge
DE102010037483B3 (de) * 2010-09-13 2011-12-08 Miele & Cie. Kg Scharnieranordnung für einen Wäschetrockner
AU2011345515B2 (en) * 2010-12-23 2016-03-10 Lg Electronics Inc. Apparatus for processing laundry
AU2011345513B2 (en) * 2010-12-23 2016-03-31 Lg Electronics Inc. Apparatus for processing laundry
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US11346039B2 (en) 2019-05-08 2022-05-31 Whirlpool Corporation Door assembly for a laundry treating appliance

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