WO2016134781A1 - Sèche-linge comprenant un système d'évacuation de réceptacle d'eau de condensat - Google Patents

Sèche-linge comprenant un système d'évacuation de réceptacle d'eau de condensat Download PDF

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WO2016134781A1
WO2016134781A1 PCT/EP2015/054073 EP2015054073W WO2016134781A1 WO 2016134781 A1 WO2016134781 A1 WO 2016134781A1 EP 2015054073 W EP2015054073 W EP 2015054073W WO 2016134781 A1 WO2016134781 A1 WO 2016134781A1
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storage receptacle
water storage
drying machine
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Guven Ertas
Levent Cinar
Mutlu TUNA
Fatih DURAN
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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
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryers 
    • 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
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryers 
    • D06F58/24—Condensing arrangements

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  • the present invention relates to a laundry drying machine comprising a water storage receptacle where the condensate water is collected to be discharged by the user.
  • the condensate water is typically transferred to a water storage assembly in the form of a water receptacle having a certain storage capacity.
  • the accumulated water should then be periodically emptied by the user by way of taking the container out of its housing. This process might take a certain time duration and trigger user complaints especially if it takes longer than anticipated to empty a full container.
  • the capacity of the water storage receptacle is proportional to the processing capacity of the laundry drying machine; therefore discharging an average amount of not less than 5 liters water can be in question, potentially taking considerable amount of time.
  • a prior art publication in the technical field of the present invention may be referred to as DE102005033207, disclosing a condensate receiver tank with an insert.
  • the insert is formed with cascaded impact wall sections, arranged and mounted in the direction of outer cutting edge of pouring aid.
  • the insert has support edge which lies on the circular opening of the condensate receiver tank.
  • the present invention provides a water storage receptacle having an air passage system positioned underneath a water flow unit which opens automatically with the effect of the gravity during the emptying process and therefore ensures practicability and prevents the possibility of water leakage when closed, as defined by the characterizing features in Claim 1 and subsequent Claims.
  • Primary object of the present invention is to provide a self-regulated water discharge system which opens and closes in response to the gravity force to ensure air passage to accelerate the discharging process of the water storage receptacle.
  • a laundry machine having a water storage receptacle having a water storage receptacle.
  • the receptacle has a water flow unit on its top surface and an air passage system underneath a closure means of the water flow unit.
  • the water flow unit covers an inner air passageway in water storage position of the water storage receptacle and ensures air flow during the emptying process.
  • the water flow unit selectively opens the air passageway in response to positional orientation of the water storage receptacle. In other words, when the water receptacle is tilted, it automatically allows air passage and in normal storage position of the receptacle, it functions as a water collection device.
  • Fig. 1 demonstrates a cross-sectional view along the longitudinal axis of a water storage receptacle according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 demonstrates an upper view of the water storage receptacle according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 demonstrates a cross-sectional view along the transversal axis of the water storage receptacle while a water flow unit is in closed position.
  • Fig. 4 demonstrates a cross-sectional view along the transversal axis of the water storage receptacle while the water flow unit is in open position.
  • the present invention relates to a laundry drying machine such as a laundry dryer or a combo washing and drying machine having a removable water storage receptacle (1).
  • a water flow unit (4) with an inclosing means (5) covering an inner air passageway (7) prevents water leakage and provides an accelerated discharging process of the contained water as will be delineated below.
  • the laundry drying machine according to the present invention with the water storage receptacle (1) having the water flow unit (4) provides that the inclosing means (5) selectively enables air flow through an inner air passageway (7).
  • the water storage receptacle (1) further comprises an air passageway (6) positioned on a top surface (2) portion of the water storage receptacle (1) to provide air discharge during loading of the receptacle with condensed water, thereby ensuring full capacity usage of the receptacle.
  • the water flow unit (4) has an outer central portion constituting a secondary level (11) situated at a lower position with respect to the peripheral region of the water flow unit (4) as well as the top surface (2) of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the water flow unit’s (4) outer peripheral region in the form of a generally elliptical edge portion comprises an inclosing means (5) as referred to above.
  • the inclosing means (5) of the water flow unit (4) extends from the peripheral region thereof to cover a radially outer portion so as to define an inner zone immediately thereunder.
  • the inclosing means (5) covers and encloses the inner air passageway (7) to be separated by an empty space thereinbetween.
  • the inner air passageway (7) being at a lower level (11) under the inclosing means (5) and the top surface (2) of the water storage receptacle (1) enables air flow therethrough so as to accelerate the discharging process when emptying the water storage receptacle (1).
  • Another air passageway (6) is directly positioned on the water storage receptacle’s (1) top surface (2) proximate the water flow unit (4).
  • a flow unit block (9) of the water flow unit (4) extends to the inside of the water storage receptacle (1) to provide a planar area (12) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the water condensed in the laundry drying machine’s drum is pumped into the water storage receptacle (1) to be discharged by the user when the receptacle is full.
  • the air passageway (6) on the top surface (2) of the water storage receptacle (1) allows discharge of the entrapped air from the water storage receptacle (1) so as to enable usage of its water filling capacity in full.
  • the inner air passageway (7) positioned below the level of the water flow unit (4) covering the inner air passageway (7) by the inclosing means (5) in the storage position of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the inclosing means (5) displaces to allow air passage through the inner air passageway (7) when the water storage receptacle (1) is taken to the discharging position to empty the condense water of the laundry drying machine, thereby ensuring a shorter and practical discharging process.
  • the water storage receptacle (1) has a bottom surface (3) lying parallel to the base of the laundry drying machine in storage position. In the discharging position, the receptacle is tilted at least about 90 degrees in the manner that its top surface (2) extends perpendicular to the horizontal axis.
  • the water flow unit (4) comprising the inclosing means (5) and the flow unit block (9) allows automatic air flow through the inner air passageway (7) when the water storage receptacle (1) is taken to the discharge position.
  • the water flow unit (4) in discharging position automatically opens the inner air passageway (7) due to the gravity force exerted on the flow unit block (9) as explained below.
  • the flow unit block (9) is effective in that the water flow unit (4) responds to the positional orientation of the water storage receptacle (1) in the manner that water in the water storage receptacle (1) exerting gravitational force on the planar area (12) of the flow unit block (9) moves the water flow unit (4) in the outer direction so as to open the same.
  • the inclosing means (5) unblocks the inner air passageway (7) along with the opening of the water flow unit (4), therefore providing an additional air passage ensuring a more practical and facilitated discharging process.
  • a separation wall (8) in the shape of a semi-circular profile partition wall encloses the inner air passageway (7) from inside the water storage receptacle (1) such that its blockage by the discharging accumulated water is avoided in the tilted position of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the inner air passageway (7) both provides continuous air flow function during discharging of the receptacle as its blockage is prevented by the separation wall (8) and causes no water leakage in storage position as it is positioned at a vertically lower level such that the water level in the water storage receptacle (1) in the full capacity overrun the inner air passageway (7).
  • the level difference between the inner air passageway (7) and the air passageway (6) leads to release of the air inside the water storage receptacle (1) through the air passageway (6) and therefore allows full capacity usage of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the canted water flow unit (4) then functions in the manner to open the inner air passageway (7) and enables air flow therthrough providing fast discharging of the accumulated water.
  • the water flow unit (4) is displaceable only between two operational positons, i.e. the storage position and the discharging position.
  • the limit of the discharging position is set to provide an adequately large water outlet passage (10). Therefore, the water flow unit (4) is preferably normally not fully removable to effectuate discharging.
  • the present invention proposes a laundry drying machine for drying of the laundry placed in a drum.
  • the laundry drying machine comprises a front door allowing access into the drum, an electric motor rotating the drum and a removable water storage receptacle (1) to collect condensate water.
  • the removable water storage receptacle (1) comprises a water flow unit (4) selectively enabling air flow through an inner air passageway (7) in response to positional orientation of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the water flow unit (4) comprises an inclosing means (5) covering the inner air passageway (7) in its entirety.
  • the removable water storage receptacle (1) comprises an air passageway (6) positioned on a top surface (2) portion of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the inclosing means (5) of the water flow unit (4) extends from the peripheral region thereof to cover a radially outer portion in an inner zone of which the inner air passageway (7) is disposed thereunder. Therefore, an inner chamber containing no water in the tilted position is created radially outside the area defined by the water flow unit (4) on the top surface (2).
  • the inclosing means (5) covers and encloses the inner air passageway (7) to be separated by an empty space thereinbetween. This ensures an increased distance from the inner air passageway (7) to the top surface (2) preventing accidental water discharge therethrough in the case of uncontrolled movement of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the inner air passageway (7) is disposed in a spaced or remote manner with respect to the top surface (2) of the water storage receptacle (1) where the air passageway (6) is positioned.
  • the inner air passageway (7) is positioned below the level of the water flow unit (4) covering the inner air passageway (7) by the inclosing means (5) in the storage position of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the inclosing means (5) displaces to allow air passage through the inner air passageway (7) when the water flow unit (4) is in the discharging position of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the water flow unit (4) comprises a flow unit block (9) allowing automatic initiation of air flow through the inner air passageway (7) in response to the gravitational forces exerted on the flow unit block (9) by the discharging water.
  • the water flow unit (4) responds to the positional orientation of the water storage receptacle (1) in the manner that water in the water storage receptacle (1) exerting gravitational force on the flow unit block (9) of the water flow unit (4) extending to the inside of the water storage receptacle (1) moves the water flow unit (4) in the outer direction.
  • the inclosing means (5) unblocks the inner air passageway (7) along with the opening of the water flow unit (4).
  • the flow unit block (9) of the water flow unit (4) comprises a planar area (12) extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the planar area (12) enhances the gravitational effect to move the water flow unit (4).
  • a separation wall (8) encloses the inner air passageway (7) from inside the water storage receptacle (1) such that its blockage by the accumulated water is avoided in the discharging position of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • the separation wall (8) is in the shape of a partition wall with two wall portions (13) respectively extending parallel and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the water storage receptacle (1), the two wall portions (13) enclosing the inner air passageway (7).
  • This is advantageous in that an inner chamber into which water is not allowed is obtained in the tilted position of the water storage receptacle (1).
  • a water storage receptacle (1) for use in a laundry drying machine is proposed.
  • the present invention therefore provides a laundry drying machine with a water storage receptacle (1) having an air passage system positioned underneath a water flow unit (4) which opens automatically with the effect of the gravity during the emptying process and therefore ensures practicability and prevents the possibility of water leakage when closed.

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La présente invention concerne un sèche-linge comprenant un réceptacle de stockage d'eau (1) dans lequel l'eau de condensat est collectée pour être évacuée par l'utilisateur. La présente invention concerne plus particulièrement un sèche-linge destiné à sécher du linge placé dans un tambour. Le sèche-linge comprend une porte avant donnant accès au tambour, un moteur électrique faisant tourner le tambour, et un réceptacle de stockage d'eau amovible (1) destiné à collecter l'eau de condensat.
PCT/EP2015/054073 2015-02-26 2015-02-26 Sèche-linge comprenant un système d'évacuation de réceptacle d'eau de condensat WO2016134781A1 (fr)

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DE4238546A1 (de) * 1992-11-14 1994-05-19 Bauknecht Hausgeraete Wäschetrockner
EP2574696A1 (fr) * 2011-09-28 2013-04-03 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Séchoir à linge comprenant un réservoir de storage de condensat

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DE4238546A1 (de) * 1992-11-14 1994-05-19 Bauknecht Hausgeraete Wäschetrockner
EP2574696A1 (fr) * 2011-09-28 2013-04-03 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Séchoir à linge comprenant un réservoir de storage de condensat

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