EP0582092A1 - Device for improving detergent feed into the tub of a washing machine, washing-drying machine or the like - Google Patents
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- EP0582092A1 EP0582092A1 EP93110668A EP93110668A EP0582092A1 EP 0582092 A1 EP0582092 A1 EP 0582092A1 EP 93110668 A EP93110668 A EP 93110668A EP 93110668 A EP93110668 A EP 93110668A EP 0582092 A1 EP0582092 A1 EP 0582092A1
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- 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
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- This invention relates to a device for improving detergent feed into the tub of a washing machine, washing-drying machine or the like of the type comprising a tray or drawer for containing the detergent, with a pipe connecting said tray to the tub in which a rotary drum is positioned containing the clothes to be treated.
- a device for improving detergent feed into the tub of a washing machine, washing-drying machine or the like comprising a tray or drawer for containing the detergent, with a pipe connecting said tray to the tub in which a rotary drum is positioned containing the clothes to be treated.
- elbow-shaped pipes comprising a U trap filled with water in which the steam originating from the tub disperses without reaching the detergent tray.
- the detergent placed by the user in the corresponding tray is therefore only partly used during clothes washing.
- the wash quality therefore also suffers to a greater or lesser extent by the deficiency represented by the detergent quantity remaining in the U trap, with the result that the clothes may not be perfectly washed.
- this deposition of detergent in the U trap can, if the machine remains unused for a long period, block the pipe connecting the detergent tray to the tub in which the drum containing the clothes rotates. This means that the washing machine cannot be used and has to be serviced at some cost.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a device of the stated type which allows improved feed of detergent from the tray to the tub in which the clothes are washed.
- a further and no less important object is to provide a device for preventing steam transfer from the tub to the detergent tray which is or simple and low-cost construction.
- a further object is to provide a device of the stated type which allows reliable use of the washing machine or the like even after a long period of non-use.
- a device of the aforesaid type characterised by comprising at least one movable interceptor element positioned at any point of the pipe connecting the detergent tray to the tub containing the clothes to be treated, said interceptor element being arranged to assume at least two working positions, in a first position it closing said pipe so as not to allow the usual steam present in the tub during clothes washing to reach said tray, and in a second position it freeing at least a part of said pipe to enable the detergent to pass from said tray to said tub.
- a washing machine comprises a tub 1 in which a usual drum (not shown) containing the clothes to be washed rotates, the tub containing water 2 above which there is a region 3 in which steam is present during the use of said machine.
- the tub comprises a projection 5 sealedly joined in known manner to a usual pipe 6 connected to a known detergent tray 7.
- the connection between the pipe 6 and tray 7 is made via a portion 8 inserted into said pipe.
- This pipe enables the detergent (not represented but indicated by the arrows F in Figure 2) to be transferred in known manner from the tray 7 to the tub 1, said detergent penetrating into this latter through a loading mouth 10.
- a interceptor element 12 in the form of a body 13 connected at one end 14 to a portion 15 of the tub.
- the end 14 comprises a hole 14A through which a locking element 16 can be deformably inserted, it consisting of two elastically approachable portions 17, 18 situated a short distance apart and separated by a slot 19.
- Each portion 17, 18 has a curved outer surface enabling the element 16 to be inserted through the hole 14A in the end 14.
- the detergent and its entraining water can enter the tub 1 and reach the water 2 contained therein.
- the element 12 defined by a movable diaphragm or vane, is positioned at the mouth 10.
- the element can however be positioned at any point of the pipe 6, for example at the tray 7. In the described embodiment it must always have one end fixed to the pipe (or to another static part such as the portion 8 of the tray) so that the force of the water entraining the detergent fed to the tub 1 rotates it about this fixed end (which therefore acts as a hinge).
- the interceptor element 12 is of "guillotine" form and intercepts the pipe 6 by moving perpendicular to its axis W.
- the element 12 is connected at its end 14 to a rack 30 cooperating with a gear wheel 31 driven (to rotate about its axis) by a usual electric motor, such as a stepping motor 33.
- the element 12 moves sealedly within a seat 35 (defined by a through hole) provided in the pipe 6 and has its free end 20 cooperating with a seat 36 opposite said seat 35.
- Annular steps 38 are provided within the pipe 6 at each seat to increase the seal against the pipe at said seats.
- the element 12 is arranged to assume at least two working positions. In a first position (as shown), the element 12 intercepts the pipe 6 and prevents steam from the tub 2 reaching the tray 7. In another position into which the element 12 is moved, the pipe 6 is freed so that the detergent together with its transporting water pass from the tray 7 to the tub 1.
- the motor 33 is operated so as to rotate the gear wheel 31.
- This latter pivoted in known manner on a part of the usual washing machine cabinet, acts on the rack 30 to raise (with respect to Figure 3) the element 12 so as to free the pipe 6.
- the operation of the motor 33 is controlled (in known manner) by the usual washing machine programmer or timer 50, which also controls the water feed into the tray 7. In this manner, this feed and the movement of the element 12 can be coordinated so that the movement occurs preferably before the water is fed into the tray 7.
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- This invention relates to a device for improving detergent feed into the tub of a washing machine, washing-drying machine or the like of the type comprising a tray or drawer for containing the detergent, with a pipe connecting said tray to the tub in which a rotary drum is positioned containing the clothes to be treated. During clothes washing, it is necessary to prevent steam passing from the tub into the pipe connected to it, and then through this to the tray containing the detergent. This could lead to moisture absorption by the detergent, with consequent difficulty in feeding it into the tub when required.
- To prevent this, it is known to provide elbow-shaped pipes comprising a U trap filled with water in which the steam originating from the tub disperses without reaching the detergent tray. Although this arrangement solves the aforesaid problem, it has the main drawback of retaining detergent within the U trap when fed to the tub.
- The detergent placed by the user in the corresponding tray is therefore only partly used during clothes washing. The wash quality therefore also suffers to a greater or lesser extent by the deficiency represented by the detergent quantity remaining in the U trap, with the result that the clothes may not be perfectly washed.
- In addition, this deposition of detergent in the U trap can, if the machine remains unused for a long period, block the pipe connecting the detergent tray to the tub in which the drum containing the clothes rotates. This means that the washing machine cannot be used and has to be serviced at some cost.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a device of the stated type which allows improved feed of detergent from the tray to the tub in which the clothes are washed.
- A further and no less important object is to provide a device for preventing steam transfer from the tub to the detergent tray which is or simple and low-cost construction.
- A further object is to provide a device of the stated type which allows reliable use of the washing machine or the like even after a long period of non-use.
- These and further objects which will be apparent to the expert of the art are attained by a device of the aforesaid type, characterised by comprising at least one movable interceptor element positioned at any point of the pipe connecting the detergent tray to the tub containing the clothes to be treated, said interceptor element being arranged to assume at least two working positions, in a first position it closing said pipe so as not to allow the usual steam present in the tub during clothes washing to reach said tray, and in a second position it freeing at least a part of said pipe to enable the detergent to pass from said tray to said tub.
- The present invention will be more apparent from the accompanying drawing, which is provided by way of non-limiting example and in which:
- Figure 1 is a cross-section through part of a washing machine provided with the device of the invention, shown in one working position;
- Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1 but with the device of the invention shown in a different working position; and
- Figure 3 is a schematic cross-section through part of a washing machine provided with a modified embodiment of the device of the invention.
- With reference to Figures 1 and 2, a washing machine comprises a tub 1 in which a usual drum (not shown) containing the clothes to be washed rotates, the tub containing water 2 above which there is a
region 3 in which steam is present during the use of said machine. - The tub comprises a
projection 5 sealedly joined in known manner to ausual pipe 6 connected to a known detergent tray 7. The connection between thepipe 6 and tray 7 is made via a portion 8 inserted into said pipe. This pipe enables the detergent (not represented but indicated by the arrows F in Figure 2) to be transferred in known manner from the tray 7 to the tub 1, said detergent penetrating into this latter through aloading mouth 10. At this mouth there is provided ainterceptor element 12 in the form of abody 13 connected at oneend 14 to aportion 15 of the tub. For this purpose theend 14 comprises ahole 14A through which alocking element 16 can be deformably inserted, it consisting of two elasticallyapproachable portions slot 19. Eachportion element 16 to be inserted through thehole 14A in theend 14. - When the
interceptor element 12 is in its working position, itsfree end 20 rests against atub projection 22 positioned at theloading mouth 10. - This working position is that shown in Figure 1. By this means, during those periods in the use of the washing machine when detergent is not being fed into the tub 1, the steam present in it is unable to rise along the
pipe 6 and reach the tray 7, so wetting the detergent and causing it to partially adhere to the walls of the tray (so making it impossible for the detergent to be totally removed and fed into the tub when required according to a usual machine wash programme). - When required, water is fed in known manner into the tray 7 to remove therefrom the detergent, which penetrates into the
pipe 6. This detergent reaches theloading mouth 10 where it acts (together with the water which entrains it in the direction of the arrows F of Figure 2) on theelement 12. This latter rotates about itsend 14 to open theloading mouth 10. This is made possible by the intrinsic elasticity of theelement 12, which is preferably constructed of natural or synthetic rubber or plastics material. - Following the movement of the
element 12, the detergent and its entraining water can enter the tub 1 and reach the water 2 contained therein. - In the illustrated example, the
element 12, defined by a movable diaphragm or vane, is positioned at themouth 10. The element can however be positioned at any point of thepipe 6, for example at the tray 7. In the described embodiment it must always have one end fixed to the pipe (or to another static part such as the portion 8 of the tray) so that the force of the water entraining the detergent fed to the tub 1 rotates it about this fixed end (which therefore acts as a hinge). - In the embodiment of Figure 3 (in which parts corresponding to those of the already described figures are indicated by the same reference numerals), the
interceptor element 12 is of "guillotine" form and intercepts thepipe 6 by moving perpendicular to its axis W. - In this embodiment the
element 12 is connected at itsend 14 to arack 30 cooperating with agear wheel 31 driven (to rotate about its axis) by a usual electric motor, such as astepping motor 33. Theelement 12 moves sealedly within a seat 35 (defined by a through hole) provided in thepipe 6 and has itsfree end 20 cooperating with aseat 36 opposite saidseat 35.Annular steps 38 are provided within thepipe 6 at each seat to increase the seal against the pipe at said seats. - Again in the case of the device shown in Figure 3, the
element 12 is arranged to assume at least two working positions. In a first position (as shown), theelement 12 intercepts thepipe 6 and prevents steam from the tub 2 reaching the tray 7. In another position into which theelement 12 is moved, thepipe 6 is freed so that the detergent together with its transporting water pass from the tray 7 to the tub 1. - To move the
element 12, themotor 33 is operated so as to rotate thegear wheel 31. This latter, pivoted in known manner on a part of the usual washing machine cabinet, acts on therack 30 to raise (with respect to Figure 3) theelement 12 so as to free thepipe 6. Preferably, the operation of themotor 33 is controlled (in known manner) by the usual washing machine programmer ortimer 50, which also controls the water feed into the tray 7. In this manner, this feed and the movement of theelement 12 can be coordinated so that the movement occurs preferably before the water is fed into the tray 7. - Different embodiments of the invention have been described. Other embodiments are however possible (such as one in which the
element 12 is of vane formation and is associated with a part of thepipe 6 between the tray 7 and the tub 1), these to be considered as falling within the scope of the present document.
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- A device for improving detergent feed into the tub of a washing machine, washing-drying machine or the like of the type comprising a tray or drawer for containing the detergent, with a pipe connecting said tray to the tub in which a rotary drum is positioned containing the clothes to be treated, said machine comprising a cabinet containing the tub and a programmer or timer which controls the operation of said machine and the progress of the washing or washing and drying operations, characterised by comprising at least one movable interceptor element (12) positioned at any point of the pipe (6) connecting the detergent tray (7) to the tub (1) containing the clothes to be treated, said interceptor element (1) being able to assume at least two working positions, in a first position it closing said pipe (6) so as not to allow the usual steam present in the tub during clothes washing to reach said tray (7), and in a second position it freeing at least a part of said pipe (6) to enable the detergent to pass from said tray (7) to said tub (1).
- A device as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the interceptor element (12) is positioned in correspondence with a loading mouth (10) present in the tub (1) and connected to the pipe (6) connecting this later to the detergent tray.
- A device as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the interceptor element (12) is positioned in correspondence with a that portion (8) of the detergent tray (7) connected to the pipe (6) which connects this latter to the tub (1).
- A device as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the interceptor element (12) is positioned in correspondence with a region of the pipe (6) between that portion (8) of the detergent tray (7) connected to said pipe (6) and that part (5) of said tub (1) connected to said pipe (6).
- A device as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the interceptor element (12) is a movable diaphragm or vane.
- A device as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that the movable vane (12) is fixed at one end (14) to a part (15) of the tub (1), at its opposing free end (20) said vane being able to move relative to said part.
- A device as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that the movable vane (12) is fixed at one end (14) to that portion (8) of the tray connected to the pipe (6), said vane being able to rotate about said end with its other free end (20).
- A device as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the interceptor element (12) is of guillotine formation and is arranged to move perpendicular to the axis (W) of the pipe (6) which connects the detergent tray (7) to the tub (1).
- A device as claimed in claim 8, characterised in that the interceptor element is connected to actuator means (30, 31, 33) which move it within the pipe (6), said element (12) moving within a seat (35) provided through the pipe (6) and having an end (20) arranged to cooperate with a seat (36) provided in the pipe (6), said element (12) moving under sealed conditions.
- A device as claimed in claim 9, characterised in that the actuator means are a rack (30) cooperating with a gear wheel (31) driven by an electric motor (33), said rack being associated with a free end (14) of the guillotine element (12).
- A device as claimed in claim 9, characterised in that the actuator means for moving the guillotine element are controlled by the machine programmer or timer (50).
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