WO2024072346A1 - Appareil d'empilement - Google Patents

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WO2024072346A1
WO2024072346A1 PCT/TR2023/050644 TR2023050644W WO2024072346A1 WO 2024072346 A1 WO2024072346 A1 WO 2024072346A1 TR 2023050644 W TR2023050644 W TR 2023050644W WO 2024072346 A1 WO2024072346 A1 WO 2024072346A1
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reservoir
stacking apparatus
drawer
tank
hose
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Gizem BATMAN
Guven Ertas
Zehra Ulger
Can Sar
Meryem ATILA
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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
    • D06F29/00—Combinations of a washing machine with other separate apparatus in a common frame or the like, e.g. with rinsing apparatus
    • D06F29/005—Combinations of a washing machine with other separate apparatus in a common frame or the like, e.g. with rinsing apparatus the other separate apparatus being a drying appliance
    • 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 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/088—Liquid supply arrangements
    • 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 
    • D06F39/20—Arrangements for water recovery
    • 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 stacking apparatus for stacking two laundry treatment appliances, in particular a laundry dryer and a washing machine, on top of each other.
  • the laundry dryer and the washing machine are usually fixed on top of each other by means of the stacking apparatus.
  • the condensate water stored in the tank can be sent to the washing machine by gravity via a transmission line, without the need for any water transmission member.
  • operating the laundry dryer many times and not operating the washing machine causes the tank to fill with the condensate.
  • the volume of the tank on the laundry dryer cannot be increased due to volume constraints.
  • the condensate water stored in the tank is discharged to the outside such that the condensate water does not overflow from the tank. This results in wasting a large amount of water.
  • EP2511413 discloses a laundry dryer which is placed on the washing machine and a reservoir which is disposed in the washing machine and wherein the condensate generated in the laundry dryer is temporarily stored.
  • the condensate accumulated in the reservoir is directed into the tub by means of a pump.
  • this embodiment is a costly solution method due to the use of an additional pump.
  • it is very difficult to place the reservoir in the washing machine due to the volume constraints in the washing machine.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a stacking apparatus which provides the effective use of the washing machine and the laundry dryer, which are stacked on top of each other.
  • the stacking apparatus realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, is used for stacking on top of each other a laundry dryer having a drum wherein the laundry to be dried is placed, a condenser which provides the dehumidification of the drying air, a tank wherein the condensate water formed in the condenser is collected and a tank outlet which is provided on the tank and which enables the condensate water collected in the tank to be discharged, and a washing machine having a tub wherein the washing process is performed and at least one water inlet through which the washing is taken to delivered transferred to the tub;
  • the stacking apparatus comprising a body, at least one connection member which is provided on the body and which is connected to the laundry dryer, at least one fixing member which is provided on the body, and which is connected to the washing machine, an inlet port which is suitable for being connected to the tank outlet in fluid communication by means of a first hose and through which the condensate water is taken, a reservoir
  • the stacking apparatus comprises at least one rail which is provided on the body and a drawer whereon the reservoir is placed and which has at least one slide attached to the rail so as to be pushed towards or out of the body by sliding on the rail.
  • the stacking apparatus comprises a handle which is provided on the drawer and which is suitable to be grasped by hand.
  • the user can easily open and close the drawer by means of the handle in order to reach the condensate water collected in the reservoir.
  • the stacking apparatus comprises at least one claw which is provided on the reservoir and at least one opening which is provided on the drawer and which receives the claws so as to enable the reservoir to be connected to the drawer.
  • the reservoir is fixed onto the drawer in the correct position.
  • the reservoir is prevented from moving on the drawer when the drawer is pulled out of the body or pushed towards the body.
  • there is a control valve which is attached to the inlet port, which enables the condensate water to be delivered through the first hose to the reservoir when the drawer is in the body, and which cuts off the condensate water flow through the first hose to the reservoir when the drawer is taken out of the body.
  • a stopper valve which is attached to the outlet port, which enables the condensate water to be delivered from the reservoir to the second hose when the drawer is in the body, and which cuts off the condensate water flow from the reservoir to the second hose when the drawer is taken out of the body.
  • the condensate water is delivered to the second hose under pressure through the outlet port, and fibers, etc. remaining in the second hose or the water inlet are enabled to be swept away.
  • the stacking apparatus comprises a step which is provided on the reservoir.
  • the step is positioned at the back of the reservoir and enables the water accumulation volume at the back of the reservoir to be increased.
  • the center of gravity of the reservoir is shifted towards the back, preventing the drawer from falling to the ground when the user pulls the drawer out of the body.
  • the laundry dryer and the washing machine can be stacked on top of each other more securely.
  • the laundry dryer is prevented from falling off the stacking apparatus due to vibrations.
  • an easy-to-use stacking apparatus which enables a laundry dryer and a washing machine to be stacked on top of each other and which enables the condensate water generated in the laundry dryer to be collected to be used in the washing machine.
  • Figure 1- the schematic view of the stacking apparatus as placed between a laundry dryer and a washing machine related to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2- is the perspective view showing the connection between the first hose and the inlet port, the connection between the second hose and the outlet port, the connection member attached to the laundry dryer and the fixing member attached to the washing machine related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3- is the sideways view showing the rail, the slide and the drawer related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4- is the view of the stacking apparatus on the washing machine before the laundry dryer is placed related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5- is the partial view of the stacking apparatus related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6- the schematic view of the stacking apparatus as placed between a laundry dryer and a washing machine related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 the schematic view of the stacking apparatus as placed between a laundry dryer and a washing machine related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 the schematic view of the stacking apparatus as placed between a laundry dryer and a washing machine related to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the stacking apparatus (1) is used for stacking on top of each other a laundry dryer (2) having a drum (4) wherein the laundry to be dried is placed, a condenser (5) which provides the dehumidification of the drying air, a tank (6) wherein the condensate water formed in the condenser (5) is collected and a tank outlet (7) which is provided on the tank (6) and which enables the condensate water collected in the tank (6) to be discharged, and a washing machine (3) having a tub (8) wherein the washing process is performed and at least one water inlet (9) through which the washing is taken to delivered transferred to the tub (8);
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprising a body (10), at least one connection member (11) which is provided on the body (10) and which is connected to the laundry dryer (2), and at least one fixing member (12) which is provided on the body (10) and which is connected to the washing machine (3).
  • the stacking apparatus (1) is placed between the laundry dryer (2) and the washing machine (3), which is a laundry washing machine or a laundry washing and drying machine.
  • the structural connection of the washing machine (3) and the laundry dryer (2) is realized by means of the connection member (11) and the fixing member (12) which are provided on the stacking apparatus (1).
  • the stacking apparatus (1) of the present invention comprises at least one inlet port (14) which is suitable for being connected to the tank outlet (7) by means of a first hose (13) and through which the condensate water is taken, at least one reservoir (15) wherein the condensate water taken through the inlet port (14) is collected, and at least one outlet port (17) which is suitable for being connected to the water inlet (9) by means of a second hose (16) and through which the condensate water in the reservoir (15) is discharged to be supplied to the water inlet (9).
  • the laundry dryer (2) is operated.
  • the condensate water generated in the condenser (5) is first sent to the tank (6).
  • the condensate water sent to the tank (6) passes through the tank outlet (7) to be directed towards the inlet port (17) by the effect of gravity through the first hose (13) connected to the tank outlet (7).
  • the condensate water passing through the inlet port (17) is collected in the reservoir (15).
  • the inlet port (17) is preferred to be positioned at the upper part of the reservoir (15).
  • One end of the second hose (16) is connected to the outlet port (17) and the other end to the water inlet (9).
  • the water inlet (9) opens.
  • the condensate water collected in the reservoir (15) is transferred to the water inlet (9) by means of the second hose (16) by passing through the outlet port (17) to be sent to the tub (8).
  • the outlet port (17) is preferred to be positioned at the base of the reservoir (15).
  • the transfer of the condensate water to the water inlet (9) is realized by making optimum use of gravity.
  • the reservoir (15) By placing the reservoir (15) in the stacking apparatus (1), it is provided that the unused volume in the stacking apparatus (1) is used efficiently. Moreover, the reservoir (15) is prevented from being seen by the user from the outside. Thus, the user's perception of quality is increased by providing products with a more aesthetic appearance.
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprises at least one rail (18) which is provided on the body (10) and a drawer (20) whereon the reservoir (15) is placed and which has at least one slide (19) attached to the rail (18) so as to be moved by sliding on the rail (18).
  • the slides (19) provided on the drawer (20) are slidably fitted onto the rails (18) provided on the body (10) of the stacking apparatus (1).
  • the drawer (20) can be moved into the body (10) or out of the body (10) by the user.
  • the drawer (20) is pulled out of the body (10), enabling the user to access the reservoir (15).
  • the user can easily access the reservoir (15) due to the position of the stacking apparatus (1).
  • a more ergonomic use is provided for the user.
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprises a handle (21) which is provided on the drawer (20). The user is enabled to easily move the drawer (20) by means of the handle (21).
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprises at least one claw (22) which is provided on the reservoir (15) and at least one opening (23) which is provided on the drawer (20), which receives the claws (22) and which enables the reservoir (15) to be fixed to the drawer (20).
  • the reservoir (15) is positioned on the drawer (20) such that the claws (22) are aligned with the opening (23). Then, the reservoir (15) is pushed over the drawer (20) such that the claws (22) pass through the opening (23).
  • the claws (22) having a flexible locking structure are passed through the opening (23) and fitted into the opening (23). Thus, the reservoir (15) is fixed to the drawer (20).
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprises a control valve (24) which is attached to the inlet port (14), which enables the fluid to be delivered through the first hose (13) to the reservoir (15) when the drawer (20) is in the body (10), and which cuts off the fluid flow through the first hose (13) to the reservoir (15) when the drawer (20) is taken out of the body (10).
  • the control valve (24) connected to the inlet port (14) provides that the condensate water reaching the inlet port (14) through the first hose (13) does not spill into the body (10).
  • the control valve (24) When the reservoir (15) is placed into the drawer (20), the passage of the condensate water through the first hose (13) to the reservoir (15) is provided by the control valve (24). When the reservoir (15) is taken out of the drawer (20), the control valve (24) does not allow the condensate water to pass through the inlet port (14). Thus, the transfer of the condensate water to the reservoir (15) is controlled in a cost-effective manner depending on whether the reservoir (15) is placed on the drawer (20).
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprises a stopper valve (25) which is attached to the outlet 17), which enables the fluid flow to the second hose (16) from the reservoir (15) when the drawer (20) is in the body (10), and which cuts off the fluid flow to the second hose (16) from the reservoir (15) when the drawer (20) is taken out of the body (10).
  • a stopper valve (25) which is attached to the outlet 17
  • the condensate water collected in the reservoir (15) is prevented from spilling into the second hose (16) or to the outside.
  • customer satisfaction is increased at the optimum level.
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprises at least one pump (26) which is provided on the outlet port (17).
  • the dynamic pressure of the condensate water which passes through the outlet port (17) to be delivered to the water inlet (9) through the second hose (16) by the effect of gravity, is increased.
  • the washing performance of the washing machine (3) is increased by means of the pressurized condensate water delivered to the tub (8).
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprises at least one filter (27) which is provided on the outlet port (17) and which provides the filtration of the condensate water passing through the outlet port (17).
  • the filter (27) placed at the outlet port (17) provides that the fibers in the condensate water collected in the reservoir (15) are retained.
  • the filter (27) is preferred to be placed at the outlet port (17) after the pump (26).
  • the condensate water with increased pressure is passed through the filter (27), enabling more fibers to be retained by the filter (27).
  • the fibers are prevented from blocking the filter (27) and the flow of the condensate water.
  • the stacking apparatus (1) comprises a step (28) which is provided on the reservoir (15).
  • step (28) the volume between the middle part of the reservoir (15) and the back of the reservoir (15) becomes larger than the volume between the middle part of the reservoir (15) and the inlet port (14).
  • a stacking apparatus (1) is realized, providing ergonomic use and aesthetic appearance, suitable for multiple uses, wherein water waste is reduced.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil d'empilement (1) utilisé pour empiler les uns sur les autres un sèche-linge (2) possédant un tambour (4) dans lequel le linge à sécher est déposé, un condenseur (5) qui assure la déshumidification de l'air de séchage, un réservoir (6) dans lequel le condensat formé dans le condenseur (5) est collecté et une sortie de réservoir (7) qui est disposée sur le réservoir (6) et qui permet au condensat collecté dans le réservoir (6) d'être évacué, et un lave-linge (3) possédant une cuve (8) dans laquelle le processus de lavage est effectué et au moins une entrée d'eau (9) à travers laquelle le lavage est amené pour être transféré vers la cuve (8), l'appareil d'empilement (1) comprenant un corps (10), au moins un élément de liaison (11) qui est disposé sur le corps (10) et qui est relié au sèche-linge (2), et au moins un élément de fixation (12) qui est disposé sur le corps (10) et qui est relié au lave-linge (3).
PCT/TR2023/050644 2022-09-27 2023-07-05 Appareil d'empilement WO2024072346A1 (fr)

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EP2511413A1 (fr) * 2012-03-16 2012-10-17 V-Zug AG Appareil ménager doté d'un réservoir d'eau et d'un guidage du condensat
US20180195223A1 (en) * 2015-06-30 2018-07-12 Lg Electronics Inc. Laundry treating apparatus
EP3670727A1 (fr) * 2018-12-21 2020-06-24 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Structure de couplage pour des appareils de traitement du linge
WO2021182767A1 (fr) * 2020-03-09 2021-09-16 엘지전자 주식회사 Appareil de traitement de vêtements et son procédé de commande

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US20100162584A1 (en) * 2007-09-04 2010-07-01 Seung-Phyo Ahn Dehumidifying apparatus for dryer
EP2511413A1 (fr) * 2012-03-16 2012-10-17 V-Zug AG Appareil ménager doté d'un réservoir d'eau et d'un guidage du condensat
US20180195223A1 (en) * 2015-06-30 2018-07-12 Lg Electronics Inc. Laundry treating apparatus
EP3670727A1 (fr) * 2018-12-21 2020-06-24 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Structure de couplage pour des appareils de traitement du linge
WO2021182767A1 (fr) * 2020-03-09 2021-09-16 엘지전자 주식회사 Appareil de traitement de vêtements et son procédé de commande

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