WO2017133782A1 - Ensemble charnière à utiliser dans un appareil de traitement de linge - Google Patents

Ensemble charnière à utiliser dans un appareil de traitement de linge Download PDF

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WO2017133782A1
WO2017133782A1 PCT/EP2016/052474 EP2016052474W WO2017133782A1 WO 2017133782 A1 WO2017133782 A1 WO 2017133782A1 EP 2016052474 W EP2016052474 W EP 2016052474W WO 2017133782 A1 WO2017133782 A1 WO 2017133782A1
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front panel
hinge assembly
decorative cover
laundry treatment
upper section
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Volkan CERKEZ
Ahmet METIN
Ahmet BALABAN
Merve DOGAN
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Arcelik Anonim Sirketi
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F39/14—Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D5/00—Construction of single parts, e.g. the parts for attachment
    • E05D5/02—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps
    • E05D5/0276—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to cabinets or furniture, the hinge having two or more pins
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/60—Mounting or coupling members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2600/626—Plates or brackets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/15—Applicability
    • E05Y2800/17—Universally applicable
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/70—Retrofitting of elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/30—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances
    • E05Y2900/312—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances for washing machines or laundry dryers

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  • the present invention relates to a laundry treatment appliance, in particular to a laundry washer, a laundry dryer, or a laundry washer-and-dryer.
  • the present invention more particularly relates to the hinge assembly which supports a decorative cover that conceals the front panel of the appliance.
  • Laundry treatment appliances are commonly known in the art.
  • a laundry treatment appliance is either provided as a free-standing type appliance or a built-in type appliance.
  • a built-in type laundry appliance can be integrated into the cabinet furniture.
  • the lower section of the front panel is commonly recessed relative to the upper section of the front panel so as to prevent the user from kicking the lower section of the front panel with the feet when approaching the cabinet furniture.
  • the free-standing type laundry treatment appliance the lower section of the front panel and the upper section of the front panel are mutually flush.
  • a common problem with the free-standing type laundry treatment appliance is that it cannot be integrated into the cabinet furniture like a built-in type laundry treatment appliance due to the even front panel.
  • EP1741822A1 discloses a laundry washer which has a hinged decorative panel that completely covers its front.
  • An objective of the present invention is to provide a hinge assembly for use in a laundry treatment appliance which overcomes the aforementioned problems of the prior art in a cost-effective way and which enables the laundry treatment appliance to be used as a free-standing type appliance or built-in type appliance in accordance with the preference of the user.
  • Another objective of the present invention is to provide a cabinet furniture for use with the laundry treatment appliance of the present invention.
  • the hinge assembly of the present invention comprises one or more hinges each adapted to support the decorative cover that conceals only the upper section of the front panel; and one or more primary holders each adapted to a hold the respective hinge and to separate a predetermined distance between the lower section of the front panel and the front surface of the decorative cover so as to prevent the user from kicking the lower section of the front panel with the feet, wherein each primary holder is adapted to be mounted through a mounting means onto the upper section of the front panel.
  • the laundry treatment appliance of the present invention comprises the hinge assembly according to the present invention; and the mounting means that is adapted to mount each holder of the hinge assembly onto the upper section of the front panel.
  • the cabinet furniture of the present invention is adapted for use with the laundry treatment appliance according to the present invention, and comprises a kick cover which has a notch that is adapted to flushly receive only the lower section of the front panel; and the decorative cover that is adapted to conceal only the upper section of the front panel, wherein the decorative cover is adapted to be supported by one or more hinges of the hinge assembly.
  • a major advantageous effect of the present invention is that the laundry treatment appliance can be used as a free-standing appliance as well as a built-in type appliance in accordance with the preference of the user by virtue of the hinge assembly.
  • the laundry treatment appliance can be easily and ergonomically integrated into the cabinet furniture, and thus the user can be prevented from kicking the lower section of the front panel with the feet when approaching the cabinet furniture.
  • the usability of the laundry treatment appliance has been improved and the need of recessing the lower section of the front panel of the appliance has been obviated.
  • the production and assembly costs can be further reduced.
  • the customer satisfaction can be further increased.
  • the mounting means comprises a force-fitting connection and/or a form-fitting connection and/or a bonding connection.
  • the mounting means is releasable. This embodiment is particularly advantageous as the primary holders can be easily removed from the upper front section of the front panel when the appliance is to be used a free-standing appliance.
  • the primary holder comprises a force-fitting connection and/or a form-fitting connection and/or a bonding connection so as to hold the respective hinge.
  • the hinge assembly further comprises one or more stoppers and one or more associated secondary holders each adapted to a hold the respective stopper and to separate the aforementioned predetermined distance, wherein each secondary holder is adapted to be mounted through the mounting means onto the upper section of the front panel.
  • each secondary holder is adapted to be mounted through the mounting means onto the upper section of the front panel.
  • the secondary holder comprises a force-fitting connection and/or a form-fitting connection and/or a bonding connection so as to hold the respective stopper.
  • the primary and secondary holders are identical. This embodiment is particularly advantageous as the production and assembly costs can be reduced.
  • each holder has a truncated cone shape. This embodiment is particularly advantageous as the mechanical strength of the decorative cover can be improved.
  • the cabinet furniture further comprises additional stowage spaces which are accessible through additional decorative covers that are flush with decorative cover of the laundry treatment appliance.
  • additional stowage places increase the usability of the cabinet furniture.
  • Figure 1 - is a schematic partial perspective view of a laundry treatment appliance prior to mounting the hinge assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 - is a schematic partial perspective view of a laundry treatment appliance after having mounted the holders of the hinge assembly to the upper section of the front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 - is a schematic partial perspective view of a laundry treatment appliance after having assembled the hinges and the stoppers with the respective holders of the hinge assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 4 - is a schematic partial perspective view of a cabinet furniture after having integrated the laundry treatment appliance of Fig. 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the decorative cover that conceals the upper section of the front panel has been removed for ease of illustration;
  • Figure 5 - is a schematic partial perspective view of a cabinet furniture after having integrated the laundry treatment appliance of Fig. 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 6 - is a schematic vertical sectional view of the cabinet furniture of Fig. 5, taken along the line A-A.
  • the hinge assembly (1) is suitable for use in the laundry treatment appliance (2).
  • the laundry treatment appliance (2) comprises a front panel (3), wherein the lower section (3a) and the upper section (3b) thereof are mutually flush and a mounting means (not shown) that is adapted to mount the hinge assembly (1) to the laundry treatment appliance (2).
  • the hinge assembly (1) of the present invention comprises one or more hinges (4) each adapted to support a decorative cover (5) that conceals only the upper section (3a) of the front panel (3); one or more primary holders (6) each adapted to a hold the respective hinge (4) and to separate a predetermined distance D between the lower section (3b) of the front panel (3) and the front surface (5a) of the decorative cover (5) so as to prevent the user from kicking the lower section (3b) of the front panel (3) with the feet, wherein each primary holder (6) is adapted to be mounted through the mounting means onto the upper section (3a) of the front panel (3) (Fig. 1 to 6).
  • the laundry treatment appliance (2) of the present invention comprises the hinge assembly (1), wherein mounting means that is adapted to mount each holder (6,8) of the hinge assembly (1) onto the upper section (3a) of the front panel (3).
  • the cabinet furniture (9) of the present invention is suitable for use with the laundry treatment appliance (2).
  • the cabinet furniture (9) of the present invention comprises a kick cover (10) which has a notch (11) that is adapted to flushly receive only the lower section (3b) of the front panel (3); and the decorative cover (5) that is adapted to conceal only the upper section (3a) of the front panel (3), wherein the decorative cover (5) is adapted to be supported by one or more hinges (4) of the hinge assembly (1).
  • the hinge assembly (1) further comprises one or more stoppers (7) each adapted to block further movement of the decorative cover (5) when the decorative cover (5) is closed and one or more secondary holders (8) each adapted to a hold the respective stopper (7) and to separate a predetermined distance D between the lower section (3b) of the front panel (3) and the front surface (5a) of the decorative cover (5) so as to prevent the user from kicking the lower section (3b) of the front panel (3) with the feet, wherein each secondary holder (8) is adapted to be mounted through the mounting means onto the upper section (3a) of the front panel (3).
  • the primary holders (6) and the secondary holders (8) are identical.
  • each holder (6,8) has a truncated cone shape, wherein the base of each holder (6,8) faces the front panel (3) and the top faces the stopper (7) or the hinge (4).
  • the cabinet furniture (9) further comprises one or more adjacent decorative covers (12) which are located above the kick cover (10) and are flush with the decorative cover (5) that conceals the upper section (3a) of the front panel (3).
  • a major advantageous effect of the present invention is that the laundry treatment appliance (2) can be used as a free-standing appliance (2) as well as a built-in type appliance (2) in accordance with the preference of the user by virtue of the hinge assembly (1).
  • the laundry treatment appliance (2) can be easily and ergonomically integrated into the cabinet furniture (9), and thus the user can be prevented from kicking the lower section (3b) of the front panel (3) with the feet when approaching the cabinet furniture (9).
  • the usability of the laundry treatment appliance (2) has been improved and the need of recessing the lower section (3b) of the front panel (3) of the appliance (2) has been obviated.
  • the production and assembly costs can be further reduced.
  • Other advantageous effects of the present invention can be taken from the above-described embodiments.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble charnière (1) destiné à être utilisé dans un appareil de traitement de linge (2) comprenant un panneau avant (3) dont les sections inférieure et supérieure (3a ; 3b) sont alignées ; et un moyen de montage conçu pour monter l'ensemble charnière (1). L'ensemble charnière (1) selon la présente invention comprend une ou plusieurs charnières (4) conçues chacune pour soutenir un revêtement décoratif (5) qui dissimule uniquement la section supérieure (3a) du panneau avant (3), un ou plusieurs supports (6) conçus chacun pour maintenir la charnière respective (4) et séparer d'une distance prédéterminée D la section inférieure (3b) du panneau avant (3) et la surface avant (5a) du revêtement décoratif (5) de façon à empêcher l'utilisateur de heurter le panneau avant (3). Chaque support (6) est conçu pour être monté à travers le moyen de montage sur la section supérieure (3a) du panneau avant (3).
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EP3521502A1 (fr) * 2018-01-31 2019-08-07 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Appareil électroménager
USD909694S1 (en) 2019-03-08 2021-02-02 Whirlpool Corporation Fabric care appliance
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EP1741822A1 (fr) 2005-07-08 2007-01-10 Bonferraro S.p.A. Machine à laver avec un panneau de recouvrement en forme de porte
EP1978145A2 (fr) * 2007-04-05 2008-10-08 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Machine à laver à tambour avec charnières de support
EP2107152A1 (fr) * 2008-03-31 2009-10-07 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Appareil électrique avec mécanisme de porte amélioré
EP2108729A1 (fr) * 2008-04-09 2009-10-14 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Appareil électroménager doté d'un dispositif pour fixer un panneau externe sur le châssis de l'appareil

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WO1993008323A1 (fr) * 1991-10-17 1993-04-29 J.E.S. Arnold (Domestic Appliances) Limited Appareils electromenagers
EP1741822A1 (fr) 2005-07-08 2007-01-10 Bonferraro S.p.A. Machine à laver avec un panneau de recouvrement en forme de porte
EP1978145A2 (fr) * 2007-04-05 2008-10-08 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Machine à laver à tambour avec charnières de support
EP2107152A1 (fr) * 2008-03-31 2009-10-07 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Appareil électrique avec mécanisme de porte amélioré
EP2108729A1 (fr) * 2008-04-09 2009-10-14 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Appareil électroménager doté d'un dispositif pour fixer un panneau externe sur le châssis de l'appareil

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EP3521502A1 (fr) * 2018-01-31 2019-08-07 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Appareil électroménager
US10914105B2 (en) 2018-05-01 2021-02-09 Whirlpool Corporation Cabinet door assembly for a household appliance
USD909694S1 (en) 2019-03-08 2021-02-02 Whirlpool Corporation Fabric care appliance
USD938110S1 (en) 2019-03-08 2021-12-07 Whirlpool Corporation Fabric care appliance
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