WO2015032658A1 - A cleaning agent dispenser comprising an upper casing - Google Patents

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WO2015032658A1
WO2015032658A1 PCT/EP2014/068120 EP2014068120W WO2015032658A1 WO 2015032658 A1 WO2015032658 A1 WO 2015032658A1 EP 2014068120 W EP2014068120 W EP 2014068120W WO 2015032658 A1 WO2015032658 A1 WO 2015032658A1
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dispenser
washer
upper casing
cleaning agents
housing
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Kagan Kurtkaya
Serdar Ayten
Florin Horea CORCHEŞ
Aydin CITILOGLU
Aysegul AYDAY BESIKCI
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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 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • 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
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4418—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants in the form of liquids
    • 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 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • D06F39/022—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents in a liquid state
    • 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 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • D06F39/028—Arrangements for selectively supplying water to detergent compartments

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  • the present invention relates to a washer comprising a cleaning agent dispenser that comprises an upper casing.
  • liquid cleaning agents in washers like washing machines and laundry washer/dryers are becoming widespread. Accordingly, in order to provide ease of utilization, automatic dosing units are developed for the liquid cleaning agent to be stored in a receptacle and to be delivered into the wash water controllably depending on the requirement of the washing program.
  • the liquid cleaning agents of different types may mix with each other in the tanks they are stored, in the units whereto these tanks are connected and in the lines where they remain before mixing with the wash water.
  • the cleaning agents of different types mixing with one another undergo a chemical reaction and create salts and precipitate when liquid detergents and softeners are concerned.
  • the deposit formed by the cleaning agents of different types mixing with each another may decrease the washing performance of the machine. The deposit dries and stays in place, which is difficult to clean. On the other hand, the unclean cleaning agent deposits cause bacteria to multiply, adversely affecting hygiene.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer wherein cleaning agents of different types are not mixed with each another.
  • the washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a body, a tub that is disposed within the body and wherein the washing/drying processes are performed, a housing that extends from the front side of the body towards the interior of the body, a dispenser that is placed into the housing and that has more than one division wherein the cleaning agents are filled, a dosing unit that is disposed in the body, at the rear side of the housing and that mixes the cleaning agents filled into the dispenser with the wash water by dosing, and an upper casing that covers the dispenser by being seated on the dispenser and division walls.
  • an upper casing that is seated over the dispenser and the division walls is used for covering the dispenser.
  • the liquid cleaning agents are prevented from flowing into the housing while the washer operates due to reasons like shaking.
  • a groove is arranged at the rear portion of the dispenser remaining inside the housing, whereto the surplus liquid cleaning agent is discharged when the dispenser is filled with liquid cleaning agent more than its volume.
  • the groove opens into the housing and the surplus liquid cleaning agent that is discharged from the dispenser flows into the housing.
  • the liquid cleaning agent flowing into the housing is delivered to the tub by being flushed with water during washing.
  • the upper casing is produced as a single piece with the dispenser. Using a single mold in the production of the dispenser and the upper casing both provides cost advantage and also decreases time loss in production.
  • the upper casing is adhered to the dispenser by welding methods, such as cold plastic welding or vibration welding.
  • welding methods such as cold plastic welding or vibration welding.
  • the upper casing is produced so as to be attached to/detached from the dispenser.
  • the user detaches the upper casing and easily cleans the cleaning agents remaining in the divisions.
  • the upper casing being detachable, cleaning of the dispenser is facilitated and the formation of bacteria and bad odors inside the dispenser is prevented.
  • the upper casing comprises extensions that grasp the upper sides of the dispenser and the division walls from both sides.
  • the upper casing is seated firmly on the upper sides of the walls by means of the extensions and prevents the liquid cleaning agents from overflowing or spilling from the dispenser in any way. If the user fills too much cleaning agent into the divisions, the cleaning agents are prevented from being transferred from one division to another thanks to the extensions.
  • filling lids are disposed on the upper casing so that the user can add in the cleaning agent.
  • Cleaning agents of different types are prevented from mixing with each another by means of the different filling lids used for filling in cleaning agents of different types.
  • the upper casing comprises a barrier that extends into the powder cleaning agent division.
  • the barrier enables the powder cleaning agent to remain inside the division until the cleaning agent is received during the washing process.
  • the powder cleaning agent is mixed with wash water when required.
  • the dosing unit of the present invention is suitable to be used in washing machines, laundry washer/dryers or dishwashers.
  • liquid cleaning agents of different types are prevented from mixing with each another and forming deposits by means of the upper casing and the extensions.
  • the surplus cleaning agent is discharged into the housing by means of the grooves arranged at the rear of the dispenser and used for the next washing process, thereby saving is provided.
  • preventing the liquid cleaning agents of different types from mixing with each another also prevents cleaning agents from being wasted.
  • Producing the upper casing and the dispenser with the same mold provides ease of production and cost advantage. By means of the upper casing being detachable from the dispenser, the dispenser can be easily cleaned by being pulled outwards and formation of bacteria and bad odors is prevented.
  • Figure 1 – is the front schematic view of a washer.
  • Figure 2 — is the perspective view of the housing and the dispenser in a washer.
  • Figure 3 – is the schematic view of a dispenser and an upper casing.
  • Figure 4 – is the partial view of a dispenser and a groove arranged on the dispenser.
  • Figure 5 — is the perspective view of a dispenser and an upper casing.
  • Figure 6 — is the sideways perspective view of an upper casing.
  • the washer (1) comprises a body (2), a tub (3) that is disposed within the body (2) and wherein the washing/drying processes are performed, a housing (4) that extends from the outer surface of the body (2) to the interior of the body (2), a dispenser (5) that is disposed inside the housing (4) and that has more than one division (6, 106) wherein the cleaning agents are stored, and a dosing unit (7) that is disposed inside the housing (4), that enables the liquid cleaning agents placed in the dispenser (5) to be transferred into the housing (4) in order to deliver to the tub (3) by dosing ( Figure 1, Figure 2).
  • the housing (4) is preferably situated at the upper side of the body (2).
  • the dispenser (5) wherein the cleaning agents are stored, is seated into the housing (4) and preferably extends up to the rear side of the body (2).
  • the user fills in the cleaning agents by pulling the dispenser (5) partially outwards.
  • the dispenser (5) comprises at least two divisions (6) extending along the length of the dispenser (5) for liquid cleaning agents, such as liquid detergent, softener etc. and at least one division (106) for powder cleaning agents.
  • the washer (1) can use liquid or powder cleaning agent as per user preference ( Figure 2).
  • the washer (1) of the present invention comprises an upper casing (8) that covers the dispenser (5) by being seated on the side walls of the dispenser (5) and the walls surrounding the divisions (6) and that prevents the different liquid cleaning agents in the different divisions (6) from mixing with each another due to reasons like shaking etc.
  • the upper casing (8) By means of the upper casing (8), the liquid cleaning agents are prevented from overflowing the dispenser (5) due to reasons like shaking ( Figure 5).
  • the washer (1) comprises at least one groove (11) arranged on the rear wall of the dispenser (5).
  • the groove (11) opens to the rear side of the housing (4) from the rear wall of the dispenser (5).
  • the upper casing (8) is produced as a single piece with the dispenser (5).
  • the dispenser (5) functions like a closed box and when the user dislodges the dispenser (5) when it is full, the liquid cleaning agents are prevented from overflowing.
  • manufacturing the upper casing (8) together with the dispenser (5) provides ease of production and decreases production costs.
  • the upper casing (8) is fixed to the dispenser (5) by plastic welding, for example by vibration welding method.
  • the dispenser (5) comprises a detachable upper casing (8).
  • the dispenser (5) can be cleaned easily by means of the detachable upper casing (8).
  • the upper casing (8) comprises more than one vertical extension (9) that is seated on the upper sides of the dispenser (5) walls and the division (6) walls from both sides.
  • the liquid cleaning agents are prevented from overflowing from the dispenser (5) and the division (6) walls and from mixing with each another by means of the extensions (9) ( Figure 5).
  • the washer (1) comprises an upper casing (8) that covers the dispenser (5) and that has at least one filling lid (10) allowing cleaning agents to be filled.
  • the filling lids (10) the user does not have to take off the upper casing (8) for filling in the cleaning agent and can fill the liquid cleaning agents of different types without mixing them with each another ( Figure 5).
  • the washer (1) comprises a barrier (12) that is disposed at the upper casing (8) and that extends from the upper casing (8) to the interior of the powder cleaning agent division (106).
  • a barrier (12) that is disposed at the upper casing (8) and that extends from the upper casing (8) to the interior of the powder cleaning agent division (106).
  • the washer (1) is a washing machine.
  • the washer (1) is a laundry washing and drying machine.
  • the washer (1) is a dishwasher.
  • the upper casing (8) that covers the dispenser (5) serves as a protector.
  • the liquid cleaning agents of different types are prevented from mixing with each another due to reasons like shaking etc.
  • the divisions (6, 106) forming the dispenser (5) can be easily cleaned and by means of the extensions (9), the cleaning agents are prevented from overflowing due to reasons like shaking while the divisions (6) are full and from mixing with each another between the divisions (6).
  • the grooves (11) arranged at the rear wall of the dispenser (5) when liquid cleaning agent is filled more than required, the surplus cleaning agent is transferred into the housing (4) and is used in the next washing process without being wasted.
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