WO2017118654A1 - A washing machine having a washing bag - Google Patents

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WO2017118654A1
WO2017118654A1 PCT/EP2017/050131 EP2017050131W WO2017118654A1 WO 2017118654 A1 WO2017118654 A1 WO 2017118654A1 EP 2017050131 W EP2017050131 W EP 2017050131W WO 2017118654 A1 WO2017118654 A1 WO 2017118654A1
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Isil USLU
Servet EFE
Betul OZYAY
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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
    • D06F95/00—Laundry systems or arrangements of apparatus or machines; Mobile laundries 
    • D06F95/002—Baskets or bags specially adapted for holding or transporting laundry; Supports therefor
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  • the present invention relates a washing machine comprising a washing bag wherein in particular delicate laundry is placed.
  • the articles to be washed in the washing machines are washed by being placed into a drum rotating around its own axis. While the articles to be washed are chemically cleaned by means of detergent, the articles are turned upside down by moving with the rotation of the drum and physically cleaned by being carried up to a height equal to the diameter of the drum by means of the baffles and then being dropped down. Moreover, the articles to be washed are enabled to be rubbed against each other. However, delicate articles to be washed, such as woolens, underwear, can be deformed by mechanical washing. In the state of the art, it is known to wash the delicate articles to be washed by placing the same into a separate container.
  • the user places the delicate articles to be washed into a container separate from the washing machine and places the container into the drum.
  • the container can be stored outside the washing machine, thus posing the risk of losing the same.
  • the container is fixed into the drum when not in use, the volume of the drum is reduced and the amount of laundry that can be placed into the drum decreases.
  • a washing machine that comprises a container that is attached to the baffles of the drum, thus creating a drum with a smaller diameter and enabling the delicate laundry to be washed without being deformed.
  • a laundry dryer that comprises a net that is fastened to the baffles of the drum and that enables the delicate textile items to be kept together while being dried.
  • a washing machine that comprises a cavity that is disposed on the door providing access into the drum and that provides the washing of delicate laundry by being placed therein.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a washing machine that enables the delicate laundry placed into the washing bag to be washed without being worn out.
  • the washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the claims comprises a washing bag that is hung from the baffle in the drum, wherein the articles to be washed are placed, the washing bag making only rotational movement as connected to the baffle during the washing process.
  • the laundry that may be damaged from falling down at the height of the drum as the drum rotates when placed into the drum, in other words that may be damaged from the mechanical washing effect of the drum, is placed into the washing bag.
  • the washing bag is hung from or attached to the baffle, thus the movement of the washing bag and hence of the laundry therein in the drum is limited.
  • the washing bag rotates as if the same is a part of the baffle during the washing process. Thus, the laundry to be washed is prevented from being damaged.
  • the washing bag is fixed to the baffle.
  • the washing bag is fixed to the baffle from end to end.
  • the washing bag is always located in the drum. Thus, the problems such as losing the washing bag, etc. are prevented.
  • the baffle there is a gap wherein the washing bag is placed and an opening that enables the washing bag to be placed into and removed from the gap.
  • the washing bag can be hidden in the baffle and is prevented from occupying space in the drum.
  • the baffle comprises a lid providing access into the gap. The user opens the lid and takes the washing bag out. During the washing process, the lid is closed and the washing bag is enabled to move as connected to the baffle.
  • the washing machine comprises a rolling mechanism that enables the washing bag to be stowed in the gap and whereto one edge of the washing bag is connected.
  • the washing bag is stowed in the baffle as a roll.
  • the rolling mechanism can comprise a helical spring or can have a motorized structure.
  • the interior of the baffle can be reached by means of the lid and when the rolling mechanism malfunctions, the service personnel can easily reach the rolling mechanism by opening the lid without detaching the baffle.
  • a rod is disposed, that prevents the washing bag from completely entering into the gap by being rolled by the rolling mechanism.
  • the rod bears against the opening and stops the washing bag from completely entering the gap.
  • the washing bag is produced from an elastic material and thus, a larger amount of laundry can be washed in the washing process.
  • the washing bag is enabled to swing less during the washing process and the laundry to be washed is prevented from being damaged.
  • the washing bag has a perforated structure so that the articled placed therein cannot go out but the wash water can efficiently contact the laundry to be washed in the washing bag.
  • a zipper is used to close the mouth of the washing bag through which the laundry is loaded.
  • the zipper By means of the zipper, the laundry in the washing bag is prevented from going out during the washing and spin-drying processes. Moreover, by means of the zipper, it is facilitated to load/unload laundry to/from the washing bag.
  • the washing bag comprises a fastening means that is disposed at the lower edge thereof and that enables the washing bag to be connected to the baffles other than the baffle whereto the same is connected.
  • the washing bag is connected to the opposite baffle by means of the fastening means at the lower edge thereof and is enabled to be kept immobile during the entire washing process.
  • the laundry in the washing bag is prevented from being damaged.
  • the delicate laundry to be washed are washed by being placed into the washing bag that makes only rotational movement as connected to the baffle during the washing process.
  • the delicate articles to be washed such as shoes, underwear, etc. are enabled to be washed without being damaged.
  • Figure 1 – is the perspective view of a washing machine.
  • Figure 2 — is the front schematic view of the drum, the baffle and the washing bag related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 — is the perspective view of the drum, the baffle and the washing bag related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 – is the perspective view of the baffle and the washing bag related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 — is the perspective view of the baffle and the rolling mechanism related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a body (2), and a drum (3) that is disposed inside the body (2), wherein the washing process is realized, the drum (3) having at least one baffle that is fixed to the inner surface thereof.
  • the laundry to be washed is placed into the drum (3) by the user.
  • the baffle (4) moves the laundry to be washed upwards during the rotation of the drum (3).
  • the laundry to be washed moving upwards inside the drum (3) tumbles from the diameter height of the diameter of the drum (3) when got free from the baffle (4).
  • the mechanical washing effect is provided with the laundry tumbling down.
  • the baffle (4) enables the laundry to be washed to be homogeneously distributed in the drum (3).
  • the washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises a washing bag (5) wherein the laundry to be washed is placed, that is fixed to the baffle (4) from one edge thereof and that moves as connected to the baffle (4) during the washing process.
  • the delicate laundry to be washed that can be adversely affected by the rotational movement of the drum (3) and the tumbling caused by the baffle (4), is washed by being placed into the washing bag (5).
  • the washing bag (5) is hang from the baffle (4) from one edge and makes only a rotational movement as connected to the baffle (4) during the rotation of the drum (3). Thus, the laundry to be washed inside the washing bag (5) is not tumbled.
  • the delicate laundry placed into the washing bag (5) does not mix with the other laundry in the drum (3) and is prevented from being worn out.
  • the laundry to be washed in the washing bag (5) is not tumbled, nor damaged due to the mechanical washing effect.
  • the baffle (4) is in form of a V narrowing towards the interior of the drum (3) and the washing bag (5) is fixed to the vertex of the baffle (4) facing the interior of the drum (3) from end to end.
  • the washing bag (5) is fixed to the baffle (4) from the edge thereof.
  • the washing bag (5) is fixed to the baffle (4) so as to be a part of the baffle (4).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a gap (6) that is arranged inside the baffle (4) and that enables the washing bag (5) to be placed by being rolled/folded, and an opening (9) that is arranged on the baffle (4) and that enables the washing bag (5) to be placed into the gap (6) and to be taken out of the gap (6), and when not in use the washing bag (5) is placed into the gap (6).
  • the user can stow the washing bag (5) into the gap (6) in the baffle (4) when not washing laundry.
  • the washing bag (5) is used by being taken out of the gap (6).
  • the washing bag (5) is stowed in the baffle (4) and taken out through the opening (9) by being pulled from the lower edge thereof.
  • One edge of the washing bag (5) can be fixed over the baffle (4) or can be fixed into the gap (6).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a lid (8) that is disposed on the baffle (4), that covers the opening (9) and that provides access into the gap (6).
  • the lid (8) is opened and the gap (6) inside the baffle (4) is accessed.
  • the user opens the lid (8) and takes the washing bag (5) out of the baffle (4), then places the laundry to be washed into the washing bag (5).
  • the lid (8) prevents the wash water from entering the baffle (4).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a rolling mechanism (7) that is disposed in the gap (6), that enables the washing bag (5) to be stowed in the baffle (4) as a roll and whereto one edge of the washing bag (5) is connected.
  • the washing bag (5) is stowed as a roll in the baffle (4) by means of the rolling mechanism (7).
  • the rolling mechanism (7) continuously tries to stow the washing bag (5) into the baffle (4), thus the washing bag (5) tightly surrounds the laundry therein during the washing process.
  • the washing bag (5) is enabled to be kept stretched as the empty spaces inside the washing bag (5) are stowed into the baffle (4) by means of the rolling mechanism (7).
  • the rolling mechanism (7) continuously keeps the washing bag (5) tight, the washing bag (5) is prevented from hitting the inner surface of the drum (3) and the other laundry in particular during the spin-drying step, and thus the delicate laundry is prevented from being damaged.
  • the lid (8) is used to access the interior of the gap (6).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a rod (10) that is disposed at the lower edge of the washing bag (5) and that prevents the washing bag (5) from completely entering into the baffle (4) by means of the rolling mechanism (7) by bearing against the opening (9).
  • the rod (10) has a width larger than the width of the opening (9), and when the rolling mechanism (7) ties to roll the washing bag (5) into the baffle (4), the rod (10) gets caught on the opening (9) and prevents the washing bag (5) from completely entering into the baffle (4).
  • the washing bag (5) is produced from an elastic material.
  • a larger amount of laundry can be placed into the washing bag (5).
  • the washing bag (5) is kept tight, thus the washing bag (5) is prevented from swinging during the rotation of the drum (3).
  • the washing bag (5) has a perforated structure like a net.
  • the wash water inside the drum (3) is enabled to more efficiently contact the laundry to be washed inside the washing bag (5).
  • the washing bag (5) is closed by means of a zipper (not shown in the figures). The user places the laundry into the washing bag (5), pulls the zipper and closes the mouth (not shown in the figures) of the washing bag (5).
  • the mouth (not shown in the figures) of the washing bag (5) is closed by means of the lid (8) that provides access into the baffle (4). After the laundry is placed into the washing bag (5), the lid (8) is closed so that the mouth of the washing bag (5) remains below the lid (8), thus closing the mouth.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a fastening means (11) that is disposed at the lower edge of the washing bag (5) and that provides the fastening of the lower edge of the washing bag (5) to another baffle (4).
  • the fastening means (11) at the lower edge of the washing bag (5) are fixed to the opposite baffle (4).
  • the washing bag (5) and the delicate laundry therein are prevented from swinging and enabled to make only a rotational movement togethe with the drum (3).
  • the washing bag (5) being fixed from the two opposite edges thereof, the rubbing effect between the washing bag (5) and the other laundry to be washed in the drum (3) is decreased.
  • the washing bag (5) is fastened to the opposite baffle (4) by means of the fastening means (11) and the washing bag (5) is prevented from swinging.
  • the laundry that may be damaged with the tumbling effect during the rotation of the drum (3), is placed into the washing bag (5), thus the washing bag (5) is enabled to move as connected to the baffle (4) and the said laundry can be washed by decreasing the mechanical washing effect.
  • the delicate laundry is washed without being worn out, in other words without moving inside the drum (3), only by rotating together with the drum (3).

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine (1) comprising a body (2), and a drum (3) that is disposed inside the body (2), wherein the washing process is realized, the drum (3) having at least one baffle that is fixed to the inner surface thereof.

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A WASHING MACHINE HAVING A WASHING BAG
The present invention relates a washing machine comprising a washing bag wherein in particular delicate laundry is placed.
The articles to be washed in the washing machines are washed by being placed into a drum rotating around its own axis. While the articles to be washed are chemically cleaned by means of detergent, the articles are turned upside down by moving with the rotation of the drum and physically cleaned by being carried up to a height equal to the diameter of the drum by means of the baffles and then being dropped down. Moreover, the articles to be washed are enabled to be rubbed against each other. However, delicate articles to be washed, such as woolens, underwear, can be deformed by mechanical washing. In the state of the art, it is known to wash the delicate articles to be washed by placing the same into a separate container. The user places the delicate articles to be washed into a container separate from the washing machine and places the container into the drum. When not in use, the container can be stored outside the washing machine, thus posing the risk of losing the same. When the container is fixed into the drum when not in use, the volume of the drum is reduced and the amount of laundry that can be placed into the drum decreases. These situations cause user dissatisfaction.
In the state of the art International Patent Application No. WO2010029061, a washing machine is disclosed, that comprises a container that is attached to the baffles of the drum, thus creating a drum with a smaller diameter and enabling the delicate laundry to be washed without being deformed.
In the state of the art International Patent Application No. WO2008017560, a laundry dryer is disclosed, that comprises a net that is fastened to the baffles of the drum and that enables the delicate textile items to be kept together while being dried.
In the state of the art European Patent Application No. EP1233099, a washing machine is disclosed, wherein the delicate laundry is washed by means of an auxiliary basket that is disposed between the crosspieces and that contact the inner periphery of the drum.
In the state of the art European Patent Application No. EP2415921, a washing machine is disclosed, that comprises a cavity that is disposed on the door providing access into the drum and that provides the washing of delicate laundry by being placed therein.
The aim of the present invention is the realization of a washing machine that enables the delicate laundry placed into the washing bag to be washed without being worn out.
The washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the claims comprises a washing bag that is hung from the baffle in the drum, wherein the articles to be washed are placed, the washing bag making only rotational movement as connected to the baffle during the washing process. In the washing machine of the present invention, the laundry, that may be damaged from falling down at the height of the drum as the drum rotates when placed into the drum, in other words that may be damaged from the mechanical washing effect of the drum, is placed into the washing bag. The washing bag is hung from or attached to the baffle, thus the movement of the washing bag and hence of the laundry therein in the drum is limited. The washing bag rotates as if the same is a part of the baffle during the washing process. Thus, the laundry to be washed is prevented from being damaged.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the washing bag is fixed to the baffle. In this embodiment, the washing bag is fixed to the baffle from end to end. Moreover, by means of this embodiment, the washing bag is always located in the drum. Thus, the problems such as losing the washing bag, etc. are prevented.
In another embodiment of the present invention, on the baffle there is a gap wherein the washing bag is placed and an opening that enables the washing bag to be placed into and removed from the gap. By means of this embodiment, when not in use, the washing bag can be hidden in the baffle and is prevented from occupying space in the drum.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the baffle comprises a lid providing access into the gap. The user opens the lid and takes the washing bag out. During the washing process, the lid is closed and the washing bag is enabled to move as connected to the baffle.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine comprises a rolling mechanism that enables the washing bag to be stowed in the gap and whereto one edge of the washing bag is connected. By means of this embodiment, the washing bag is stowed in the baffle as a roll. The rolling mechanism can comprise a helical spring or can have a motorized structure. Thus, when not used, in other words when empty, the washing bag can e stowed in the baffle. In the embodiment wherein there is the rolling mechanism in the baffle, the interior of the baffle can be reached by means of the lid and when the rolling mechanism malfunctions, the service personnel can easily reach the rolling mechanism by opening the lid without detaching the baffle.
In a version of this embodiment, at the lower edge of the washing bag a rod is disposed, that prevents the washing bag from completely entering into the gap by being rolled by the rolling mechanism. The rod bears against the opening and stops the washing bag from completely entering the gap.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing bag is produced from an elastic material and thus, a larger amount of laundry can be washed in the washing process. By means of the elastic washing bag, the washing bag is enabled to swing less during the washing process and the laundry to be washed is prevented from being damaged.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing bag has a perforated structure so that the articled placed therein cannot go out but the wash water can efficiently contact the laundry to be washed in the washing bag.
In another embodiment of the present invention, a zipper is used to close the mouth of the washing bag through which the laundry is loaded. By means of the zipper, the laundry in the washing bag is prevented from going out during the washing and spin-drying processes. Moreover, by means of the zipper, it is facilitated to load/unload laundry to/from the washing bag.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing bag comprises a fastening means that is disposed at the lower edge thereof and that enables the washing bag to be connected to the baffles other than the baffle whereto the same is connected. In order to further prevent the laundry to be washed placed into the washing bag from being damaged, the washing bag is connected to the opposite baffle by means of the fastening means at the lower edge thereof and is enabled to be kept immobile during the entire washing process. In this embodiment, in particular during the spin-drying process, the laundry in the washing bag is prevented from being damaged.
In the washing machine of the present invention, the delicate laundry to be washed are washed by being placed into the washing bag that makes only rotational movement as connected to the baffle during the washing process. By means of the washing bag, the delicate articles to be washed such as shoes, underwear, etc. are enabled to be washed without being damaged.
The washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
Figure 1 – is the perspective view of a washing machine.
Figure 2 – is the front schematic view of the drum, the baffle and the washing bag related to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 – is the perspective view of the drum, the baffle and the washing bag related to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 – is the perspective view of the baffle and the washing bag related to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 – is the perspective view of the baffle and the rolling mechanism related to an embodiment of the present invention.
The elements and steps in the figures are numbered as follows:
  1. Washing machine
  2. Body
  3. Drum
  4. Baffle
  5. Washing bag
  6. Gap
  7. Rolling mechanism
  8. Lid
  9. Opening
  10. Rod
  11. Fastening means
The washing machine (1) comprises a body (2), and a drum (3) that is disposed inside the body (2), wherein the washing process is realized, the drum (3) having at least one baffle that is fixed to the inner surface thereof. The laundry to be washed is placed into the drum (3) by the user. The baffle (4) moves the laundry to be washed upwards during the rotation of the drum (3). The laundry to be washed moving upwards inside the drum (3) tumbles from the diameter height of the diameter of the drum (3) when got free from the baffle (4). The mechanical washing effect is provided with the laundry tumbling down. Moreover, the baffle (4) enables the laundry to be washed to be homogeneously distributed in the drum (3).
The washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises a washing bag (5) wherein the laundry to be washed is placed, that is fixed to the baffle (4) from one edge thereof and that moves as connected to the baffle (4) during the washing process. The delicate laundry to be washed, that can be adversely affected by the rotational movement of the drum (3) and the tumbling caused by the baffle (4), is washed by being placed into the washing bag (5). The washing bag (5) is hang from the baffle (4) from one edge and makes only a rotational movement as connected to the baffle (4) during the rotation of the drum (3). Thus, the laundry to be washed inside the washing bag (5) is not tumbled. Moreover, in particular the delicate laundry placed into the washing bag (5) does not mix with the other laundry in the drum (3) and is prevented from being worn out. As distinct from the state of the art washing balls, even if there is a small amount of laundry to be washed in the drum (3), the laundry to be washed in the washing bag (5) is not tumbled, nor damaged due to the mechanical washing effect.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the baffle (4) is in form of a V narrowing towards the interior of the drum (3) and the washing bag (5) is fixed to the vertex of the baffle (4) facing the interior of the drum (3) from end to end. The washing bag (5) is fixed to the baffle (4) from the edge thereof. In this embodiment, the washing bag (5) is fixed to the baffle (4) so as to be a part of the baffle (4).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine (1) comprises a gap (6) that is arranged inside the baffle (4) and that enables the washing bag (5) to be placed by being rolled/folded, and an opening (9) that is arranged on the baffle (4) and that enables the washing bag (5) to be placed into the gap (6) and to be taken out of the gap (6), and when not in use the washing bag (5) is placed into the gap (6). In this embodiment, the user can stow the washing bag (5) into the gap (6) in the baffle (4) when not washing laundry. Thus, the problems such as losing the washing bag (5), etc. are prevented. When desired to be used, the washing bag (5) is used by being taken out of the gap (6). The washing bag (5) is stowed in the baffle (4) and taken out through the opening (9) by being pulled from the lower edge thereof. One edge of the washing bag (5) can be fixed over the baffle (4) or can be fixed into the gap (6).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine (1) comprises a lid (8) that is disposed on the baffle (4), that covers the opening (9) and that provides access into the gap (6). When the washing bag (5) is desired to be placed into the baffle (4), the lid (8) is opened and the gap (6) inside the baffle (4) is accessed. The user opens the lid (8) and takes the washing bag (5) out of the baffle (4), then places the laundry to be washed into the washing bag (5). In a version of this embodiment, the lid (8) prevents the wash water from entering the baffle (4).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine (1) comprises a rolling mechanism (7) that is disposed in the gap (6), that enables the washing bag (5) to be stowed in the baffle (4) as a roll and whereto one edge of the washing bag (5) is connected. In this embodiment, the washing bag (5) is stowed as a roll in the baffle (4) by means of the rolling mechanism (7). Moreover, the rolling mechanism (7) continuously tries to stow the washing bag (5) into the baffle (4), thus the washing bag (5) tightly surrounds the laundry therein during the washing process. Furthermore, even when a small amount of laundry is placed into the washing bag (5), the washing bag (5) is enabled to be kept stretched as the empty spaces inside the washing bag (5) are stowed into the baffle (4) by means of the rolling mechanism (7). As the rolling mechanism (7) continuously keeps the washing bag (5) tight, the washing bag (5) is prevented from hitting the inner surface of the drum (3) and the other laundry in particular during the spin-drying step, and thus the delicate laundry is prevented from being damaged. Moreover, when the rolling mechanism (7) malfunctions, the lid (8) is used to access the interior of the gap (6).
In a version of this embodiment, the washing machine (1) comprises a rod (10) that is disposed at the lower edge of the washing bag (5) and that prevents the washing bag (5) from completely entering into the baffle (4) by means of the rolling mechanism (7) by bearing against the opening (9). The rod (10) has a width larger than the width of the opening (9), and when the rolling mechanism (7) ties to roll the washing bag (5) into the baffle (4), the rod (10) gets caught on the opening (9) and prevents the washing bag (5) from completely entering into the baffle (4).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing bag (5) is produced from an elastic material. By means of this embodiment, a larger amount of laundry can be placed into the washing bag (5). Moreover, by means of the elastic washing bag (5), the washing bag (5) is kept tight, thus the washing bag (5) is prevented from swinging during the rotation of the drum (3).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing bag (5) has a perforated structure like a net. In this embodiment, the wash water inside the drum (3) is enabled to more efficiently contact the laundry to be washed inside the washing bag (5).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing bag (5) is closed by means of a zipper (not shown in the figures). The user places the laundry into the washing bag (5), pulls the zipper and closes the mouth (not shown in the figures) of the washing bag (5).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the mouth (not shown in the figures) of the washing bag (5) is closed by means of the lid (8) that provides access into the baffle (4). After the laundry is placed into the washing bag (5), the lid (8) is closed so that the mouth of the washing bag (5) remains below the lid (8), thus closing the mouth.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine (1) comprises a fastening means (11) that is disposed at the lower edge of the washing bag (5) and that provides the fastening of the lower edge of the washing bag (5) to another baffle (4). In this embodiment, the fastening means (11) at the lower edge of the washing bag (5) are fixed to the opposite baffle (4). Thus, the washing bag (5) and the delicate laundry therein are prevented from swinging and enabled to make only a rotational movement togethe with the drum (3). Moreover, with the washing bag (5) being fixed from the two opposite edges thereof, the rubbing effect between the washing bag (5) and the other laundry to be washed in the drum (3) is decreased. For example, as the rolling mechanism (7) cannot keep the washing bag (5) in the desired tightness when a large amount of laundry is placed into the washing bag (5), the washing bag (5) is fastened to the opposite baffle (4) by means of the fastening means (11) and the washing bag (5) is prevented from swinging.
In the washing machine (1) of the present invention, the laundry, that may be damaged with the tumbling effect during the rotation of the drum (3), is placed into the washing bag (5), thus the washing bag (5) is enabled to move as connected to the baffle (4) and the said laundry can be washed by decreasing the mechanical washing effect. Thus, the delicate laundry is washed without being worn out, in other words without moving inside the drum (3), only by rotating together with the drum (3).

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  1. A washing machine (1) comprising a body (2), and a drum (3) that is disposed inside the body (2), wherein the washing process is realized, the drum (3) having at least one baffle that is fixed to the inner surface thereof, characterized by a washing bag (5) wherein the laundry to be washed is placed, that is fixed to the baffle (4) from one edge thereof and that moves as connected to the baffle (4) during the washing process.
  2. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the baffle (4) that is in form of a V narrowing towards the interior of the drum (3) and the washing bag (5) that is fixed to the vertex of the baffle (4) facing the interior of the drum (3) from end to end.
  3. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by a gap (6) that is arranged inside the baffle (4) and that is suitable for placing the washing bag (5) therein by being folded, and by an opening (9) that is arranged on the baffle (4) and that enables the washing bag (5) to be placed into the gap (6) and to be taken out of the gap (6).
  4. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 3, characterized by a lid (8) that is disposed on the baffle (4), that covers the opening (9) and that provides access into the gap (6).
  5. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 3 or 4, characterized by a rolling mechanism (7) that is disposed in the gap (6), that enables the washing bag (5) to be stowed in the baffle (4) as a roll and whereto one edge of the washing bag (5) is connected.
  6. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 5, characterized by a rod (10) that is disposed at the lower edge of the washing bag (5) and that prevents the washing bag (5) from completely entering into the baffle (4) by means of the rolling mechanism (7) by bearing against the opening (9).
  7. A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the washing bag (5) that is produced from an elastic material.
  8. A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the washing bag (5) that has a perforated structure like a net.
  9. A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a zipper that enables the washing bag (5) to be closed.
  10. A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a fastening means (11) that is disposed at the lower edge of the washing bag (5) and that provides the fastening of the lower edge of the washing bag (5) to another baffle (4).
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