WO2011045748A1

WO2011045748A1 - Launderette module

Info

Publication number: WO2011045748A1
Application number: PCT/IB2010/054619
Authority: WO
Inventors: Patrick Petel
Original assignee: L'habitat Sympa
Priority date: 2009-10-12
Filing date: 2010-10-12
Publication date: 2011-04-21
Also published as: FR2951214B1; FR2951214A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a launderette module (1) including a peripheral structure (2) having a roof element, four supporting uprights (13a-13d), a floor (4) and at least three walls (5b-5d) two of which are mutually parallel, defining an inner space (E) of the launderette having a substantially rectangular shape, the long side (L1) of which defines a longitudinal direction, wherein the inner space (E) is divided into three areas (Z1, Z2 and Z3), each of which takes up the entire long side (L1), and including an end user area (Z1), an end maintenance area (Z3) and an intermediate machinery area (Z2).

Description

WASH MODULE E

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to laundromats available to the public for washing clothes and drying.

The invention relates more particularly to laundromats contained in non-permanent prefabricated "modules" provided for this purpose, which are simply arranged on a receiving surface, and whose dimensions are sufficiently small not to constitute a permanent building subject to authorization from construction.

Typically, a laundry unit comprises a peripheral structure having a roof element, a floor and four peripheral walls parallel in pairs, to define an enclosed interior laundry space. The peripheral structure is generally composed of composite panels which are two sheets separated by a synthetic foam.

In known manner, the inner space is of substantially rectangular shape having its long length defining a longitudinal direction, and laundry devices are provided to be arranged in the interior space.

Laundry modules are more particularly known comprising a rectangular peripheral structure having a great length of about 5 m and a small length or total depth of about 2.50 m. This total depth value is generally chosen to allow road transport without resorting to an exceptional convoy.

The interior space is divided into two areas, namely a maintenance area and a user area. These two zones are separated by a longitudinal partition wall, that is to say parallel to the great length of the peripheral structure. The maintenance area has a smaller depth than the user area.

A user opening is provided in the peripheral structure to achieve user access to the user area.

The washers are provided in the user area and are disposed along the peripheral walls away from the user access. An opening is provided in the partition wall to accommodate a drying apparatus.

Such laundry modules typically include five laundry devices, for example four washing machines, and a 16 kg dryer. The tumble dryer of 16 kg can be replaced by a double dryer of 16 kg + 16 kg.

Notably because of their large size, these laundry modules are not transported in their "already mounted" state. They are transported in their "disassembled" state. Thus, as usual, the laundry modules are assembled once arrived at the final site. Once the peripheral structure is assembled, the laundry devices are positioned in the user area.

A first disadvantage is that the mounting time on the final site is significant.

A second disadvantage is that qualified operators must be moved to the final site to complete the editing.

A third drawback is the lack of profitability of these laundry modules, the number of laundry devices per unit area is not maximized. However, adding a laundry device would require an increase in the size of the laundry modules, which would further complicate the transport and increase the assembly time.

A fourth disadvantage is that the maintenance of the washing devices requires the defective device (s) to be moved in order for the maintenance operator to access the rear of the appliances. In addition to the arduousness of the operation, it results in a risk of damaging the laundry device (s) and the floor.

The laundering module described in document JP 2004-263484 A is also known. There is a rectangular peripheral structure with walls, floor and roof. A partition wall defines a maintenance area and a user area. A double swing door gives access to the user area. The washing apparatuses are essentially contained in the maintenance zone, only their anterior faces projecting into the user zone.

This document teaches to reduce the depth of the maintenance area by reducing the space between the washers and the back wall. To allow maintenance despite this reduced depth, the rear wall is equipped with a roller shutter occupying the entire length of the laundry unit: the maintenance requires that the shutter remains open, so that the devices are then no longer protected from the weather they may be damaged, and the manufacturer's warranty may be withdrawn.

No means is described to facilitate the handling and transportation of the entire laundry unit. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The problem proposed by the present invention is to design a laundry module that is more cost-effective than existing modules, reducing manufacturing, transportation, installation and maintenance costs, while ensuring the safety and comfort of the laundry. maintenance.

The idea underlying the invention is to design a laundry module having an optimized space, accessible and protected, and which is transportable to the final site in its assembled state.

To achieve these and other objects, the invention provides a laundry module, comprising a peripheral structure having a roof element, a floor and at least one rear wall and two end walls, defining an interior laundry space. of substantially rectangular shape having a great length defining a longitudinal direction and a small length defining a direction of depth, in which:

the interior space is divided into three zones, each occupying the entire length and succeeding one another in the direction of depth, and comprising an extreme user zone, an intermediate zone of machinery, and an extreme maintenance zone,

the intermediate zone of machinery receives a row of washing machines which separates the extreme user zone from the extreme maintenance zone,

- The laundry devices are oriented with their user control faces aligned and directed to the user's end zone, and include deeper laundry devices and shallower laundry devices,

in the extreme user zone, the peripheral structure comprises an obturable user opening shaped to allow users access to the end user zone,

and wherein:

in the extreme maintenance zone, the peripheral structure comprises a maintenance opening closed by a door to allow access of maintenance operators to the extreme maintenance zone,

- the extreme maintenance zone has a sufficient depth to allow the passage of maintenance operators between the rear wall and the devices of shallower depth,

- laundry devices of greater depth are positioned away from the maintenance opening. Such a laundry module is designed as a "whole". It comprises, in its "already mounted" state, both the supporting structure, the peripheral structure and the laundry devices in the position of use. The laundry module according to the invention is a laundering module whose space is optimized, pleasant for use and for maintenance. It can also be transported in its assembled state to the final site.

The division of the space as provided in three zones makes it possible to make the extreme maintenance zone independent, and makes it possible to use the row of laundry apparatuses as separation from the interior space.

This separation makes it possible to prohibit the users access to the extreme maintenance zone. This avoids the deterioration of laundry devices by malicious or incompetent people.

The user control faces are substantially aligned, so that the control is easier for the users to perform. In addition, this alignment prevents users from injuring themselves by striking surface irregularities.

Laundry apparatus includes washing apparatus and drying apparatus. Dryers are usually deeper than washing machines. By aligning the control faces of all laundry devices in the row, the drying units protrude deeper into the extreme maintenance zone. Placing the deeper units away from the maintenance opening allows both to optimize access in the maintenance space so that a maintenance operator can easily access the maintenance area. all maintenance parts of the laundry devices, to ensure that these devices remain protected during maintenance, and to limit the total depth of the laundry unit to facilitate its transport.

The depth of the maintenance area is intended to be sufficient to allow the passage and work of a maintenance operator on each of the laundry devices, while allowing the door of the maintenance opening to be closed in order to protect the appliances. vis-à-vis the weather.

By optimizing the interior space of the laundry module, the total depth of the module can advantageously be kept below the maximum permissible width of normal road transport vehicles, currently 2.50 m.

In this way, the module can be mounted at the factory and transported at low cost in its assembled state to the site of use. Realizing each of the three zones in the long length makes it possible to optimize the space, and to increase the number of washing machines for the same floor area of the laundry unit. This increases the profitability and the economic interest of such a laundry unit.

Advantageously, the peripheral structure may comprise four walls parallel two by two, defining a closed interior space. Thus, laundry devices are not permanently accessible by users. This avoids the deterioration of the laundry devices.

Advantageously, according to a first embodiment, it is possible to provide electrical connection means for connecting the washing apparatus to an external electricity distribution network, water connection means for connecting the laundry apparatus to an external water distribution network, and means for connecting wastewater to connect the laundry apparatus to an external sewage treatment network.

Thus, as the laundry module is already mounted when the laundry module arrives at the final site, all that remains is to connect the laundry module to an external electricity distribution network, to an external distribution network. water supply, and an external sewage treatment network. The laundry module is therefore very quickly operational, without the need for qualified assembly personnel.

According to a second embodiment, the laundry unit may advantageously comprise gas connection means for connecting the laundry apparatus to an external gas distribution network, water connection means for connecting the laundry apparatus to a external water distribution network, and sewage connection means for connecting the laundry apparatus to an external sewage treatment network.

Thus, since the laundry module is already mounted when the laundry module arrives at the final site, all that remains is to connect the laundry module to an external gas distribution network, to an external distribution network. water, and an external sewage treatment network. The laundry module is therefore very quickly operational, without the need for qualified assembly personnel.

Advantageously, provision may be made for a water reserve, provided with a means of heating the water contained therein, adapted to receive water from the external water distribution network, and able to dispense water. hot water washing machines such as washing machines. Thus, the water used by the laundry apparatus is preheated, and the washing cycles of the laundry apparatus are reduced.

It can advantageously be provided that the water reserve is positioned in height in the extreme maintenance zone, which avoids limiting maintenance access to the laundry devices.

Thus, the maintenance operators can easily access the laundry devices, and the water supply does not reduce the useful space. In addition, users can not be in direct contact with the water supply, which limits the damage.

Advantageously, it can be provided that:

the user opening is provided in a front wall along the great length of the peripheral structure, and

- The maintenance opening is provided in an end wall along the short length of the peripheral structure.

User access can therefore be large, compatible with the fact that users often introduce large bowls containing the laundry to be washed.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the extreme maintenance zone is separated from the intermediate machine zone by a separating wall surmounting the washing apparatus.

Thus, users can not enter the extreme maintenance zone to degrade the washing devices.

According to a first embodiment, it is advantageous that the washing apparatus are:

- two washing machines of type 6 kg,

- a washing machine of 14 kg type,

- a tumble dryer of type 16 kg.

The choice of this combination of laundry devices provides a laundering module that is cost effective while being of satisfactory size to be easily and economically transportable by road.

According to a first variant, the drying apparatus is a double dryer type 16 kg + 16 kg.

According to a second variant, the 14 kg type washing machine is replaced by a 20 kg type washing machine with a 16 kg type dryer.

A third variant consists of the second variant in which the drying apparatus is a double dryer type 6 kg + 16 kg. According to a second embodiment, advantageously, it can be provided that the laundry devices are:

- two washing machines of 20 kg type, and

- a tumble dryer of 16 kg type or a double dryer of type 16 kg + 16 kg.

This embodiment makes it possible to increase the washing capacity for the same total space requirement. Such a lavene module remains transportable by road in its "already mounted" state.

If the maintenance opening were positioned in front of the laundry devices of greater depth, the congestion in the direction of the short length would be increased and would prevent non-exceptional road transport in the "already assembled" state.

It can advantageously be provided that the overall length of the peripheral structure is approximately 3 m and the overall length of the peripheral structure is approximately 2.50 m.

Thus, several "ready-to-use" laundry modules can be transported one behind the other in greater numbers on the same truck, without exceeding the size of normal road transport.

Also, the long 3 m length allows enough launderette to be positioned behind each other for the laundering module to be cost-effective.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of particular embodiments, with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:

- Figure 1 is a schematic diagram in top view of the peripheral structure and the interior space of a laundry module according to one embodiment of the invention;

- Figure 2 is a block diagram in top view of a laundry module according to a first embodiment of the invention;

- Figure 3 is a block diagram in top view of a laundry module according to a second embodiment of the invention;

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the laundry module of Figure 3; and

- Figure 5 is a block diagram in top view of a laundry module according to a third embodiment of the invention. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

As illustrated in Figures 1 to 4, the laundry unit 1 comprises a peripheral structure 2. The peripheral structure 2 itself comprises a floor 4, a roof element 3, and four peripheral walls 5a to 5d. The peripheral structure 2 surrounds and delimits an interior space E.

The front wall 5a is shown to better illustrate the delimitation of the space. But this wall is not necessary if the peripheral structure 2 furthermore comprises a rigid frame for producing a supporting structure of the laundering module 1.

The front wall 5a and the rear wall 5c are of the same length

L1 and realize the great length of the interior space E. The end wall 5b and the end wall 5d are of the same length L2 and realize the short length of the inner space E.

The peripheral walls 5a to 5d are assembled together so that the horizontal projection of the interior space E is of substantially rectangular shape. The front wall 5a is therefore mounted parallel to the rear wall 5c, and the end wall 5b is mounted parallel to the end wall 5d.

The peripheral walls 5a to 5d are prefabricated walls which are inexpensive and easy to assemble. They have sufficient mechanical strength to achieve the peripheral structure of the laundry module.

The interior space E is divided into three zones Z1, Z2 and Z3. Each of these three zones occupies all the great length L1. The two extreme zones form a user end zone Z1 and a maintenance extreme zone Z3. The intermediate zone forms an intermediate zone of Z2 machinery.

Thus, the intermediate zone of machinery Z2 separates the user end zone Z1 from the extreme maintenance zone Z3.

The intermediate zone Z2 machinery is provided to receive a row of laundry devices (see Figures 2, 3 and 4).

The Z3 Maintenance Extreme Zone is deep enough for a maintenance operator to enter and perform all necessary maintenance tasks.

The Z1 user end zone is deep enough to be comfortable for users who are often charged. The opening clearance of the doors of the laundry apparatus is of course taken into consideration.

In the extreme maintenance zone Z3, the end wall 5d of the peripheral structure 2 comprises a maintenance opening 7, shaped to allow maintenance operators access to the Z3 extreme maintenance zone. It can be provided to close the maintenance opening 7, for example by a maintenance door 70 (Figures 2 and 3).

In the user end zone Z1, the front wall 5a of the peripheral structure 2 comprises a user opening 6 shaped to allow user access to the user end zone Z1. It is possible to close the user opening 6, for example by a user door 60 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

In the embodiment of Figure 2, the maintenance opening 7 is closable by a maintenance door 70 and the user opening 6 is closable by a user door 60. The doors 60 and 70 are provided for open to the outside, in order to save space in the interior space E.

In the interest of accessibility of the laundry module 1 to persons with reduced mobility, the door 60 is a 90 cm door.

Alternatively, the maintenance opening 7 could be provided in the rear wall 5b of the peripheral structure, and the user opening 6 could be provided anywhere in the front wall 5a of the peripheral structure 2. Thus, the maintenance opening does not increase the size of the laundry unit according to the short length L2.

In the embodiment of Figure 2, in the intermediate zone of machinery, there are two washing machines 1 and M2 of a first type, a washing machine M3 of a second type, and a dryer S. The dryer S can be a single or double tumble dryer.

The washing machines M1, M2, M3 and S are positioned next to each other. However, a safety space can be provided if necessary according to the specifications of the laundry devices.

The laundry devices are positioned so that their user control faces are aligned and directed to the user end zone Z1.

The laundry devices of greater depth are positioned away from the maintenance opening 7, so as not to interfere with a maintenance operator operating in the extreme maintenance zone Z3.

The end wall 5c is provided with electrical connection means 8 for connecting the washing apparatus 1, M2, M3 and S to an external electricity distribution network (or gas connection means 8 for connecting the apparatuses). M1, M2, M3 and S washing machine to an external gas distribution network), water connecting means 9 for connecting the washing apparatus M1, M2 and M3 to an external water distribution network, and wastewater connecting means 90 for connecting the washing apparatus M1, 2, M3 and S to an external water treatment network waste.

The electrical lines from the electrical connection means or gas 8 to each of the laundry devices M1, M2, M3 and S are identified by dashed lines. The water pipes from the water connection means 9 to the washing apparatus 1, M2 and M3 are marked with solid lines.

Sewage pipes are marked by solid lines with a greater line thickness than for water pipes.

The embodiment of FIG. 3 differs from that of FIG. 2 in the position of the user's opening 6 and the user's door 60, and by the presence of a water reserve 10 provided with heating means 11. The water reserve 10 is fixed to the end wall 5c. For more legibility of Figure 3, the electrical connection means 8 and the sewage connection means 90, and their respective connection to each of the washing apparatus M1, M2, M3 and S have been hidden.

Thus, a water reserve 10 provided with a heating means 11 is interposed between the water connection means 9 and the washing apparatus M1, 2 and M3. The water reservoir 10 receives the water from the external water distribution network, heats this water through the heating means 1 1, and distributes the hot water to the washing apparatus M1, M2 and M3 according to a control specific to each laundry device. The water reserve 10 provided with a heating means 11 is advantageously a vertical type of water heater, or a boiler.

This water reserve 10 and the heating means 1 1 associated with it are arranged in the extreme maintenance zone Z3, so as not to allow malicious or incompetent users to access and degrade it. In order not to hinder the maintenance work of a maintenance operator, the water reserve 10 provided with its heating means January 1 is provided in height, leaving a free underpass for a maintenance operator.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-section of the embodiment of FIG. 3. In order to improve the safety of the extreme maintenance zone Z3, a separation wall 12 is provided which overcomes the row of washing machines.

To further facilitate transport and handling, the peripheral structure 2 may advantageously comprise stiffening means that can withstand the mechanical stresses resulting from displacements. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, in particular FIGS. 1 and 4, the element of roof 3 is associated with an upper rigid frame 14, consisting for example of metal profiles assembled by screwing or welding. Similarly, the floor 4 is associated with a lower rigid frame 15 which may consist of metal profiles assembled by screwing or welding. Four carrying posts 13a-13d, provided at each corner of the module, connect and are fixed by screwing or welding to the upper rigid frame 14 and the lower rigid frame 15 to secure them to each other, the assembly providing the frame rigid of the peripheral structure 2.

Advantageously, the peripheral structure is self-supporting and can be raised by pulling on the upper rigid frame 14, that is to say, it remains in shape when it is hooked by the upper rigid frame 14 or the four 13a-13d amounts that form the corners, then lifted by a hoist, and then asked.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the front walls 5a and 5c posterior have a length of about 3 m, the end walls 5b and 5d have a length of about 2.50 m. The height of the laundry module 1 is about 2.80 m. For such a structure, the amounts 13a-13d are tubes of about 100 mm in diameter.

We will now describe the assembly and transport of the laundry module.

The elements of the peripheral structure are assembled at the factory. The washing machines M1, M2, M3 and S are factory-installed in their place of use. Optionally, a partition wall 12 is provided for closing the extreme maintenance zone Z3, as illustrated in FIG. 4.

The partition wall 12 is provided so that the depth of the extreme maintenance zone Z3 is about 80 to 100 cm to allow a comfortable access for maintenance. The partition wall 12 is set back from the front faces of the row of laundry devices M1, M2, M3 and S to allow users to put their belongings on laundry devices M1, M2, M3 and S .

Once the launderette module is assembled, it is loaded onto a truck using a hoist crane. The laundry module is transported on the truck to the final site.

The transport in the assembled state is made possible by the optimized dimensions and the supporting structure realized by the four uprights, the floor and the roof element.

On the final site, the laundry unit came down from the truck with the lifting crane, and positioned in its final location. The laundry module is then connected to the external electricity distribution network, the external water distribution network and the external sewage treatment network by means of connection 8, 9 and 90 provided for this purpose. It is connected, if necessary, to the external gas distribution network.

We will now describe the operation of the laundry unit with water reserve 10.

The washing machines are all available for their use. A user enters the extreme user zone Z1 of the laundry unit 1 through the user door 60. He places his laundry to be washed in one of the washing machines M1, M2 or M3. It starts the washing machine M1, M2 or 3 by the control panel on the control side.

The laundry devices M1, M2, 3 and S can be controlled by a payment center provided in the partition wall 12 or directly in the washing machines M1, M2, M3 and S. This payment center is designed to receive bank cards and cash in the form of coins or notes.

The water comes from the external water distribution network and is guided in a water supply 10 via the water connection means 9. The heating means 1 1 carries water to the appropriate temperature . Water is introduced into the washing machines. This significantly shortens the duration of the wash cycles.

The user can move very easily in the user's end zone Z1 which is substantially rectangular, since no laundry apparatus protrudes into the user's end zone Z1.

At the end of the washing, the user places his laundry to dry in the dryer S. He starts the dryer S by the control panel on the control side.

At the end of drying, the user retrieves his laundry and exits the extreme user space through the user door 60.

We will now describe a maintenance.

When maintenance is provided on any one of the laundry devices, a maintenance operator enters the maintenance extreme zone Z3 through the maintenance door 70 and can close the door. It can directly access all the necessary elements of the M1, M2, M3 and S washing machines without the need to move the laundry devices, which would result in deterioration of the laundry devices and floor 4 of the laundry unit. As the water reserve 10 provided with a heating means 11 is provided in height, and since the apparatuses of greater depth are arranged so as to limit the closure of the extreme maintenance zone Z3, the operator of maintenance is not impeded to perform the necessary maintenance operations.

In the embodiment of FIG. 5, the laundry devices provided in the same laundry unit 1 as that previously described comprise:

- two washing machines of 20 kg type, and

- a tumble dryer of 16 kg type or a double dryer of type 16 kg + 16 kg.

The increased volume of these laundry devices compared to the embodiments described above compensates for their reduced number.

In embodiments not shown, the number of laundry devices can vary as well as their volume.

Also, the great overall length of the peripheral structure can measure more than 3 m. The laundry module thus obtained remains transportable by road.

It can also be provided that the maintenance opening is performed by an access door provided in the rear wall of the peripheral structure.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments which have been explicitly described, but it includes the various variants and generalizations thereof within the scope of the claims below.

Claims

1 - Laundry module (1), comprising a peripheral structure (2) having a roof element (3), a floor (4) and at least one rear wall (5c) and two end walls (5b, 5d) defining a substantially rectangular shaped laundry space (E) having a long length (L1) defining a longitudinal direction and a small length defining a depth direction (L2), wherein:

the interior space (E) is divided into three zones (Z1, Z2, Z3), each occupying the entire length (L1) and succeeding one another in the direction of depth (L2), and comprising an extreme user zone (Z1), an intermediate zone of machinery (Z2), and an extreme maintenance zone (Z3),

the intermediate zone of machinery (Z2) receives a row of washing machines (M1, 2, M3, S) which separates the end user zone (Z1) from the extreme maintenance zone (Z3),

- the laundry devices (M1, M2, M3, S) are oriented with their user control faces aligned and directed towards the user's end zone (Z1), and include laundry devices (S) of greater depth and washing machines (M1, M2, M3) of shallower depth,

in the end user zone (Z1), the peripheral structure (2) comprises a closable user opening (6) shaped to allow users access to the user end zone (Z1),

characterized in that

- In the extreme maintenance zone (Z3), the peripheral structure (2) comprises a maintenance opening (7) closable by a door (70) to allow access of maintenance operators to the extreme maintenance zone (Z3) ,

- the extreme maintenance zone (Z3) has a depth sufficient to allow the passage of maintenance operators between the posterior wall (5c) and the apparatuses (M1, M2, M3) of shallower depth,

- laundry devices (S) of greater depth are positioned away from the maintenance opening (7).

2 - laundry module (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the peripheral structure (2) comprises four walls (5a-5d) parallel in pairs, defining an interior space (E) closed.

3 - laundry module (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises electrical connection means (8) for connecting the laundry devices (M1, M2, M3 and S) to a external network of distribution of electricity, water connecting means (9) for connecting the washing apparatus (M1, M2, M3, S) to an external water distribution network, and means for connecting waste water (90) for connecting the laundry apparatus (M1, M2, M3, S) to an external sewage treatment network.

4 - Laundry module (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises gas connection means (8) for connecting the laundry devices (M1, M2, M3, S) to an external gas distribution network, water connection means (9) for connecting the washing apparatus (M1, M2, M3, S) to an external water distribution network, and connection means for connecting waste water (90) for connecting the laundry apparatus (M1, M2, M3, S) to an external sewage treatment network.

5 - laundry module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises a water reserve (10), provided with a heating means (1 1) of the water it contains, able to receive water from the external water distribution network, and adapted to dispense hot water washing machines (M1, M2, M3) of the washing machines type.

6 - laundry module (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the water reserve (10) is positioned in the extreme maintenance zone (Z3) without limiting the maintenance access to the laundry devices (M1, M2, M3, S).

7 - Laundry module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to

6, characterized in that:

the user opening (6) is provided in a front wall (5a) along the long length (L1) of the peripheral structure (2), and

- The maintenance opening (7) is provided in an end wall (5d) along the short length (L2) of the peripheral structure (2).

8 - Laundry module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to

7, characterized in that the extreme maintenance zone (Z3) is separated from the intermediate machine zone (Z2) by a separating wall (12) above the washing apparatus (M1, M2, M3, S).

9 - Laundry module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to

8, characterized in that the laundry devices are:

- two washing machines of type 6 kg (M1, M2),

- a washing machine type 14 kg (M3) or washing machine type 20 kg (M3),

- a 16 kg (S) dryer or a 16 kg + 16 kg (S) double dryer.

10 - Laundry module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the laundry devices are: - two washing machines of 20 kg type (M1, M2), and

- a 16 kg (S) dryer or a 16 kg + 16 kg (S) double dryer.

11 - laundry module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the roof element (3) is associated with an upper rigid frame (14), the floor (4) is associated with a lower rigid frame (15), the support posts (13a-13d) join to one another the upper rigid frame (14) and the lower rigid frame (15), defining a self-supporting structure able to be raised by traction on the upper rigid frame (14).

12 - laundry module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 1 1, characterized in that the great overall length of the peripheral structure (2) is approximately 3 m and the overall short length of the peripheral structure (2) measures approximately 2.50 m.