EP1726711A2 - Storage device for storing wet articles in a dryer drum and a dryer drum - Google Patents

Storage device for storing wet articles in a dryer drum and a dryer drum Download PDF

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EP1726711A2
EP1726711A2 EP06001086A EP06001086A EP1726711A2 EP 1726711 A2 EP1726711 A2 EP 1726711A2 EP 06001086 A EP06001086 A EP 06001086A EP 06001086 A EP06001086 A EP 06001086A EP 1726711 A2 EP1726711 A2 EP 1726711A2
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F95/00Laundry systems or arrangements of apparatus or machines; Mobile laundries 
    • D06F95/002Baskets or bags specially adapted for holding or transporting laundry; Supports therefor
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F58/00Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/02Domestic laundry dryers having dryer drums rotating about a horizontal axis
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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  • the invention relates to a storage device for storing moist material in a drum of a drying device, in particular a clothes dryer or washer dryer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drum and a drying device for drying moist material.
  • a drying basket can be fastened in the region of the loading opening or on the door for drying sensitive objects or moist goods, in which the moist material is stored protruding into the drum space.
  • the drum rotates, so that the material to be dried can slip out of the basket due to vibrations or air flow and can be damaged by the drum rotation.
  • the exploitable volume for drying in the drum is limited.
  • a bearing device which has a base element for supporting the moist material and at least one connecting element, wherein by means of the at least one connecting element, the base element within the drum can be mounted or fastened.
  • the base element By attaching or storing the base element within the drum, almost the entire drum volume can be exploited.
  • the drum is permanently stopped and only a stream of dry air is passed through the drum to dry the wet material.
  • a good suitable for drying in the standing drum Good for example, delicate textiles, shoes or other small household items that can not be stored directly in the drum during the drum rotation.
  • the base element is permeable to air, for example, a mesh fabric, so that even through the base element passes through an air flow to the material to be dried.
  • the base element is collapsible or foldable, so that it only needs a very small storage space outside a drying device when not in use.
  • the base element is an elastic band or has such a, so that the Base element by means of attachment to the drum can be clamped within this, for example, between two ribs of the drum.
  • the at least one connecting element to a flexible portion, so that simplifies the fixation or attachment of the base element within the drum.
  • a drum for a drying device In a drum for a drying device according to claim 10, at least one holding element is provided in the interior of the drum, on which a bearing device, in particular as described above, can be supported or fastened.
  • the bearing device assumes by the connection with the holding element a predetermined orientation or position, for example, hanging freely in the drum, so that the drying effect is optimized.
  • One or more holding elements are particularly advantageously formed on at least one rib of the drum. Especially when the rib is a separate, mounted on the drum element, the formation of a holding element is manufacturing technology simplified. If the rib is a plastic injection-molded part, then the formation of even more complex holding elements is particularly cost-effective.
  • the holding element is a latching receptacle or an eyelet, so that a hook-shaped or latching connection element of a bearing device can be quickly suspended or latched.
  • a sensor connected to a control device is provided.
  • the control device is the drive for the drum can be controlled so that the drum can be switched on or off separately from the operation of the dry air as a function of the control signals from the control device.
  • the separate switching on and off of the drive takes place, for example, by means of a separately operated independently of the fan motor, or by means of a coupling element between the drum and the drive motor, so that when the motor is running, the rotation of the drum is switched on or off.
  • the sensor the setting or fastening of a bearing device can be detected within the drum.
  • the sensor is arranged on the drum, adjacent to the drum or particularly advantageously on the loading door of the drying device.
  • the sensor detects the bearing device, for example, inductively, capacitively, optically or mechanically.
  • the setting of a bearing device is detected by means of a magnet arranged on the bearing means by a reed switch.
  • the storage device has a transponder and the sensor has a transceiver element which detects the presence of the transponder.
  • a transponder is designed like a security tag for goods in a department store.
  • Fig. 1A shows schematically a section through the front portion of a drum 1 of a household dryer.
  • three drum ribs 2 are arranged with approximately triangular cross-section and running in the axial direction of the drum.
  • the drum ribs 2 are heat-resistant plastic injection molded parts, which are engaged in corresponding receptacles on the circumference of the drum (not shown).
  • Two ribs 3 or passages extending approximately in the circumferential direction of the drum are provided per rib 2, wherein two bores 3 offset axially from each other are arranged per rib (see side view in FIG. 1C).
  • In the holes 3 hook 5 a hanging basket 6 are mounted.
  • the hooks 5 are connected via bands 4 with the top of the basket 6.
  • the basket 6 two accessible from the front and rear compartments are formed.
  • Two side parts of the basket are connected to each other via three shelves, wherein on each shelf a piece of laundry or other good to be dried can be stored.
  • a piece of laundry or other good to be dried can be stored.
  • Wollpullover 8 placed on the lower and middle floor Wollpullover 8 shown. From the upper side edges of the basket 6 are each two bands 4 with therein hooks 5 to the holes. 3
  • the floors and the side panels are formed as dimensionally stable metal mesh, the side sections between the floors hingedly connected to the floors and the side panels are foldable even at half the height between the floors. By folding the side panels between the floors, the floors can be parallel push together.
  • the so folded basket 6 requires very little space for storage. Furthermore, the collapsed basket can be easily inserted through the hatch into the drum and unfolded there, so that the drum volume is maximally used with unfolded basket.
  • the user rotates the drum 1 approximately to a position as shown in Fig. 1A, wherein an asymmetrical position of the two upper ribs 2 due to the flexibility of storage by means of the bands 4 and the hook 5 is compensated.
  • the tumble dryer not shown here, in which the drum 1 is arranged, provides on the control panel a program option with which the drum rotation for the dry operation of sensitive material can be eliminated.
  • dry air is introduced into the drum by the blower, so that the material 8 to be dried is subjected to a warm air flow.
  • An alternative embodiment of the dry operation will be described below with reference to FIG.
  • the hanging basket 6 with shelves and side parts made of wire mesh and a basket with a plastic mesh can be provided, or a basket of textile side panels and floors, which are then stiffened with a wire or plastic frame while maintaining the Caribbeanfaltiana.
  • Fig. 1B shows an embodiment of the drum 1 of Fig. 1A.
  • only one rib 2a with staggered bores 3a is provided.
  • the ribs 2b are formed without a bore.
  • the rib 2a is moved to the upper position and the hooks 5 in the approximately opposite trained pairs of holes, which are axially offset from one another, hung.
  • Fig. 1D shows a further embodiment of the drum 1 of Fig. 1A, wherein here as in Fig. 1B drum ribs 2b are provided without holes. On the lateral surfaces of the two turned to approximately the same height ribs 2b a dimensionally stable grid 9 is placed, on which the material to be dried is deposited, as here z. B. shoes 10 for drying. Instead of a grate, a board or other tray can be used.
  • the ribs 2b in the axial direction extending grooves or offset in the axial direction arranged holes in which a network or a cloth is suspended.
  • a surface is created on which the good can be deposited.
  • Fig. 1E shows the drum 1 of Fig. 1A, in which case instead of the hanging basket 6 as a bearing means a bracket 11 is hooked with a hook 4 in the bore 3. On the bracket 11, a pants 12 is hung to dry, with the use of the bracket 11 is also suitable for drying scarves, ties or the like.
  • a controller 102 of the tumble dryer outputs control signals to a power controller 103, which supplies power to a motor 104 depending on the desired speed.
  • the motor 104 drives a drum 101, which is configured according to one of the above embodiments of FIGS. 1A to 1E.
  • the controller 102 outputs control signals to a blower unit 110, which comprises a heating element and a blower, in order to supply warm air to the drum in dependence on the setpoint temperature.
  • About one Control panel 107 is a user of the clothes dryer 100, the desired drying temperature or the desired drying program.
  • the drum 101 is associated with a sensor 105 which supplies the sensor signal to the controller 102.
  • the sensor 105 is, for example, a transceiver that excites a transponder element on a bearing device (for example on the suspension basket 6, on the grate 9, or on the bracket 11) and detects its signal response.
  • a sensor is a reed relay arranged in one of the ribs 2 (eg at the bores 3) which outputs a signal by inserting a magnetic hook 5.
  • the controller 102 detects the signal from the sensor 105, driving of the motor 104 is prevented. At the same time the user is displayed or signaled on the control panel that a storage device has been set in the drum and thus no drum rotation is possible. Further, with concern of the signal from the sensor 105 by the controller 102, the program flow may be modified, for example, the running time for drying the stored dry matter is prolonged or the residual moisture to be reached detected with a humidity sensor is lowered. This ensures that the stored and not moving good is dried safely.
  • a locking device 106 that locking of the drum 101 prevents or inhibits rotation of the drum.
  • the latch 106 engages the drum 101 in certain angular positions that provide a favorable orientation for mounting or inserting bearings 6, 9, 11.

Abstract

Device for positioning damp washing (8) in a drum (1) of a clothes dryer comprises a base element (6) and connecting elements (4, 5) for positioning and/or fixing the base element to the drum. An independent claim is also included for a drum for a clothes dryer. Preferred Features: The base element has one or more storage compartments (7) and a flexible flat element. The base element can be collapsed or folded and is air-permeable in a partial region. At least one of the connecting elements has a flexible section.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Lagereinrichtung zum Lagern von feuchtem Gut in einer Trommel einer Trockenvorrichtung, insbesondere eines Wäschetrockners oder Waschtrockners. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung eine Trommel und eine Trockenvorrichtung zum Trocknen von feuchtem Gut.The invention relates to a storage device for storing moist material in a drum of a drying device, in particular a clothes dryer or washer dryer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drum and a drying device for drying moist material.

Bei einem bekannten Wäschetrockner kann zum Trocknen von empfindlichen Gegenständen bzw. Feuchtgut im Bereich der Ladeöffnung bzw. an der Türe ein Trockenkorb befestigt werden, in dem das Feuchtgut in den Trommelraum einragend lagert. Während des Trocknens dreht sich die Trommel, so dass das zu trocknende Gut aufgrund von Vibrationen oder der Luftströmung aus dem Korb herausrutschen und durch die Trommeldrehung beschädigt werden kann. Weiterhin ist dabei das zur Trocknung ausnutzbare Volumen in der Trommel beschränkt.In a known tumble dryer, a drying basket can be fastened in the region of the loading opening or on the door for drying sensitive objects or moist goods, in which the moist material is stored protruding into the drum space. During drying, the drum rotates, so that the material to be dried can slip out of the basket due to vibrations or air flow and can be damaged by the drum rotation. Furthermore, the exploitable volume for drying in the drum is limited.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Lagereinrichtung, eine Trommel für eine Trockenvorrichtung sowie eine Trockenvorrichtung und ein Verfahren hierfür vorzusehen, bei denen das Volumen in einer Trommel zum Trocknen empfindlichen Guts optimal ausnutzbar ist.It is an object of the invention to provide a storage device, a drum for a drying device and a drying device and a method for this, in which the volume in a drum for drying sensitive Guts is optimally exploitable.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1, 10, 15, 16 bzw. 19 gelöst.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1, 10, 15, 16 and 19, respectively.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind Gegenstand von Unteransprüchen.Advantageous embodiments are the subject of dependent claims.

Gemäß Anspruch 1 wird eine Lagereinrichtung vorgesehen, die ein Grundelement zum Lagern des feuchten Gutes und zumindest ein Verbindungselement aufweist, wobei mittels des zumindest einen Verbindungselements das Grundelement innerhalb der Trommel lager- oder befestigbar ist. Durch Befestigen oder Lagern des Grundelements innerhalb der Trommel ist nahezu das gesamte Trommelvolumen ausnutzbar. Während des Trocknens ist die Trommel permanent angehalten und es wird lediglich eine Trockenluftströmung durch die Trommel zum Trocknen des feuchten Guts geleitet. Ein zum Trocknen in der stehenden Trommel geeignetes Gut sind beispielsweise empfindliche Textilien, Schuhe oder sonstige kleine Haushaltsgegenstände, die nicht unmittelbar in der Trommel während der Trommeldrehung gelagert werden können. Durch Lagerung des Guts auf dem Grundelement anstatt unmittelbar auf der Trommelinnenwand wird eine allseitige Umströmung des Guts mit Warmluft ermöglicht, so dass der Trockenvorgang weniger Zeit und Energie erfordert. Vorteilhaft ist das Grundelement luftdurchlässig, beispielsweise ein Maschengewebe, so dass auch durch das Grundelement hindurch eine Luftströmung an das zu trocknende Gut gelangt.According to claim 1, a bearing device is provided, which has a base element for supporting the moist material and at least one connecting element, wherein by means of the at least one connecting element, the base element within the drum can be mounted or fastened. By attaching or storing the base element within the drum, almost the entire drum volume can be exploited. During drying, the drum is permanently stopped and only a stream of dry air is passed through the drum to dry the wet material. A good suitable for drying in the standing drum Good, for example, delicate textiles, shoes or other small household items that can not be stored directly in the drum during the drum rotation. By storing the material on the base element instead of directly on the drum inner wall, an all-round circulation of the material with hot air is made possible, so that the drying process requires less time and energy. Advantageously, the base element is permeable to air, for example, a mesh fabric, so that even through the base element passes through an air flow to the material to be dried.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist das Grundelement zusammenklappbar oder faltbar, so dass es bei Nichtverwendung lediglich einen sehr kleinen Stauraum außerhalb einer Trockenvorrichtung benötigt. In weiterer Ausgestaltung ist das Grundelement ein elastisches Band oder weist ein solches auf, so dass das Grundelement mittels Befestigung an der Trommel innerhalb dieser aufspannbar ist, beispielsweise zwischen zwei Rippen der Trommel.Particularly advantageously, the base element is collapsible or foldable, so that it only needs a very small storage space outside a drying device when not in use. In a further embodiment, the base element is an elastic band or has such a, so that the Base element by means of attachment to the drum can be clamped within this, for example, between two ribs of the drum.

Vorteilhaft weist das zumindest eine verbindungselement einen flexiblen Abschnitt auf, so dass sich die Fixierung bzw. Befestigung des Grundelements innerhalb der Trommel vereinfacht.Advantageously, the at least one connecting element to a flexible portion, so that simplifies the fixation or attachment of the base element within the drum.

Bei einer Trommel für eine Trockenvorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 10 ist im Innenraum der Trommel zumindest ein Halteelement vorgesehen, an dem eine Lagereinrichtung, insbesondere wie vorstehend beschrieben, abstützbar oder befestigbar ist. Damit vereinfacht sich das Einbringen und gegebenenfalls Befestigen einer Lagereinrichtung mit einem Verbindungselement innerhalb der Trommel. Die Lagereinrichtung nimmt durch die Verbindung mit dem Halteelement eine vorgegebene Ausrichtung bzw. Position ein, beispielsweise frei hängend in der Trommel, so dass die Trockenwirkung optimiert ist. Besonders vorteilhaft sind ein oder mehrere Halteelemente an zumindest einer Rippe der Trommel ausgebildet. Besonders wenn die Rippe ein separates, an der Trommel montiertes Element ist, ist das Ausbilden eines Halteelementes herstellungstechnisch vereinfacht. Ist die Rippe ein Kunststoffspritzteil, so ist die Ausbildung auch von komplexeren Halteelementen besonders kostengünstig. Vorteilhaft ist das Halteelement eine Rastaufnahme oder eine Öse, so dass ein hakenförmig oder als Rastverbindung ausgebildetes Verbindungselement einer Lagereinrichtung schnell einhängbar oder einrastbar ist.In a drum for a drying device according to claim 10, at least one holding element is provided in the interior of the drum, on which a bearing device, in particular as described above, can be supported or fastened. This simplifies the introduction and possibly fastening of a bearing device with a connecting element within the drum. The bearing device assumes by the connection with the holding element a predetermined orientation or position, for example, hanging freely in the drum, so that the drying effect is optimized. One or more holding elements are particularly advantageously formed on at least one rib of the drum. Especially when the rib is a separate, mounted on the drum element, the formation of a holding element is manufacturing technology simplified. If the rib is a plastic injection-molded part, then the formation of even more complex holding elements is particularly cost-effective. Advantageously, the holding element is a latching receptacle or an eyelet, so that a hook-shaped or latching connection element of a bearing device can be quickly suspended or latched.

Bei einer Trockenvorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 15 ist ein mit einer Steuereinrichtung verbundener Sensor vorgesehen. Mittels der Steuereinrichtung ist der Antrieb für die Trommel ansteuerbar, so dass in Abhängigkeit der Steuersignale von der Steuereinrichtung die Trommel separat vom Betrieb der Trockenluft zu- oder abschaltbar ist. Das separate Zu- bzw. Abstellen des Antriebs erfolgt beispielsweise mittels eines separat, unabhängig vom Lüfter betriebenen Motors, oder mittels eines Kupplungselements zwischen Trommel und Antriebsmotor, so dass bei laufendem Motor die Drehung der Trommel zu- oder abschaltbar ist. Mittels des Sensors ist das Einstellen bzw. Befestigen einer Lagereinrichtung innerhalb der Trommel erfassbar. Wird damit das Vorhandensein einer Lagereinrichtung in der Trommel erfasst, wird ein entsprechendes Signal vom Sensor an die Steuereinrichtung übertragen und die Steuereinrichtung verhindert einen Antrieb der Trommel, so dass diese ihre Drehstellung beibehält. Der Sensor ist an der Trommel, angrenzend an die Trommel oder besonders vorteilhaft an der Ladetür der Trockenvorrichtung angeordnet. Der Sensor erfasst die Lagereinrichtung beispielsweise induktiv, kapazitiv, optisch oder mechanisch. Vorzugsweise wird das Einstellen einer Lagereinrichtung mittels eines an der Lagereinrichtung angeordneten Magneten durch einen Reed-Schalter erfasst. Alternativ weist die Lagereinrichtung einen Transponder auf und der Sensor hat ein Sende-Empfangselement, welches das Vorhandensein des Transponders erfasst. Ein Transponder ist beispielsweise wie eine Sicherungsetikette für Waren in einem Kaufhaus ausgebildet.In a drying device according to claim 15, a sensor connected to a control device is provided. By means of the control device is the drive for the drum can be controlled so that the drum can be switched on or off separately from the operation of the dry air as a function of the control signals from the control device. The separate switching on and off of the drive takes place, for example, by means of a separately operated independently of the fan motor, or by means of a coupling element between the drum and the drive motor, so that when the motor is running, the rotation of the drum is switched on or off. By means of the sensor, the setting or fastening of a bearing device can be detected within the drum. If this detects the presence of a bearing device in the drum, a corresponding signal is transmitted from the sensor to the control device and the control device prevents a drive of the drum so that it retains its rotational position. The sensor is arranged on the drum, adjacent to the drum or particularly advantageously on the loading door of the drying device. The sensor detects the bearing device, for example, inductively, capacitively, optically or mechanically. Preferably, the setting of a bearing device is detected by means of a magnet arranged on the bearing means by a reed switch. Alternatively, the storage device has a transponder and the sensor has a transceiver element which detects the presence of the transponder. For example, a transponder is designed like a security tag for goods in a department store.

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Fig. 1A bis 1E
schematische Querschnittsansichten durch eine Trockentrommel mit einer darin angeordneten Lagereinrichtung in verschiedenen Ausführungen, und
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ein schematisches Blockschaltbild der Elemente eines Wäschetrockners.
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Fig. 1A to 1E
schematic cross-sectional views through a drying drum with a bearing device arranged therein in various designs, and
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a schematic block diagram of the elements of a clothes dryer.

Fig. 1A zeigt schematisch einen Schnitt durch den vorderen Bereich einer Trommel 1 eines Haushaltstrockners. Am Innenumfang der Trommel 1 sind drei Trommelrippen 2 mit ungefähr dreieckigem Querschnitt und in axiale Richtung der Trommel verlaufend angeordnet. Die Trommelrippen 2 sind hitzebeständige Kunststoffspritzgussteile, die in entsprechende Aufnahmen am Umfang der Trommel eingerastet sind (nicht dargestellt). Pro Rippe 2 sind zwei ungefähr in Umfangsrichtung der Trommel verlaufende Bohrungen 3 bzw. Durchgänge vorgesehen, wobei je Rippe zwei axial zueinander versetzte Bohrungen 3 angeordnet sind (vgl. Seitenansicht in Fig. 1C). In die Bohrungen 3 sind Haken 5 eines Hängekorbs 6 eingehängt. Zum leichteren Einfädeln der Haken 5 in die Bohrungen 3 und zum Ausgleich von Toleranzen sind die Haken 5 über Bänder 4 mit der Oberseite des Korbs 6 verbunden. Im Korb 6 sind zwei von vorne und hinten zugängliche Fächer ausgebildet. Zwei Seitenteile des Korbs sind über drei Ablageböden miteinander verbunden, wobei auf jedem Ablageboden ein Wäschestück bzw. ein anderes zu trocknendes Gut gelagert werden kann. Hier sind auf dem unteren und mittleren Boden abgelegte Wollpullover 8 dargestellt. Von den oberen Seitenkanten des Korbs 6 verlaufen je zwei Bänder 4 mit darin befindlichen Haken 5 zu den Bohrungen 3.Fig. 1A shows schematically a section through the front portion of a drum 1 of a household dryer. On the inner circumference of the drum 1, three drum ribs 2 are arranged with approximately triangular cross-section and running in the axial direction of the drum. The drum ribs 2 are heat-resistant plastic injection molded parts, which are engaged in corresponding receptacles on the circumference of the drum (not shown). Two ribs 3 or passages extending approximately in the circumferential direction of the drum are provided per rib 2, wherein two bores 3 offset axially from each other are arranged per rib (see side view in FIG. 1C). In the holes 3 hook 5 a hanging basket 6 are mounted. For easier threading of the hooks 5 in the holes 3 and to compensate for tolerances, the hooks 5 are connected via bands 4 with the top of the basket 6. In the basket 6 two accessible from the front and rear compartments are formed. Two side parts of the basket are connected to each other via three shelves, wherein on each shelf a piece of laundry or other good to be dried can be stored. Here are placed on the lower and middle floor Wollpullover 8 shown. From the upper side edges of the basket 6 are each two bands 4 with therein hooks 5 to the holes. 3

Die Böden sowie die Seitenteile sind als formstabiles Metallgitter ausgebildet, wobei die Seitenabschnitte zwischen den Böden gelenkig mit den Böden verbunden und die Seitenteile selbst in der halben Höhe zwischen den Böden faltbar sind. Durch Einklappen der Seitenteile jeweils zwischen den Böden lassen sich die Böden parallel zusammenschieben. Der so zusammengeklappte Korb 6 benötigt zur Lagerung sehr wenig Platz. Weiterhin kann der zusammengeklappte Korb bequem durch die Ladeluke in die Trommel eingeführt und dort entfaltet werden, so dass das Trommelvolumen bei entfaltetem Korb maximal genutzt wird.The floors and the side panels are formed as dimensionally stable metal mesh, the side sections between the floors hingedly connected to the floors and the side panels are foldable even at half the height between the floors. By folding the side panels between the floors, the floors can be parallel push together. The so folded basket 6 requires very little space for storage. Furthermore, the collapsed basket can be easily inserted through the hatch into the drum and unfolded there, so that the drum volume is maximally used with unfolded basket.

Zum Einhängen des Korbs 6 dreht der Nutzer die Trommel 1 ungefähr in eine Stellung wie in Fig. 1A dargestellt, wobei eine asymmetrische Stellung der beiden oberen Rippen 2 aufgrund der Flexibilität der Lagerung mittels der Bänder 4 und der Haken 5 ausgeglichen wird. Der hier nicht weiter dargestellte Wäschetrockner, in dem die Trommel 1 angeordnet ist, sieht am Bedienfeld eine Programmoption vor, mit der die Trommeldrehung für den Trockenbetrieb von empfindlichem Gut abstellbar ist. Bei abgestellter Trommeldrehung wird durch das Gebläse Trockenluft in die Trommel eingeleitet, so dass das zu trocknende Gut 8 mit einem warmen Luftstrom beaufschlagt wird. Eine alternative Ausgestaltung des Trockenbetriebs wird unten in Bezug auf Fig. 2 beschrieben. Anstelle des Hängekorbs 6 mit Böden und Seitenteilen aus Drahtgeflecht kann auch ein Korb mit einem Kunststoffgitter vorgesehen werden, oder ein Korb aus textilen Seitenteilen und Böden, die dann mit einem Draht- oder Kunststoffrahmen unter Wahrung der Zusammenfaltbarkeit versteift sind.For hanging the basket 6, the user rotates the drum 1 approximately to a position as shown in Fig. 1A, wherein an asymmetrical position of the two upper ribs 2 due to the flexibility of storage by means of the bands 4 and the hook 5 is compensated. The tumble dryer, not shown here, in which the drum 1 is arranged, provides on the control panel a program option with which the drum rotation for the dry operation of sensitive material can be eliminated. When the drum rotation is stopped, dry air is introduced into the drum by the blower, so that the material 8 to be dried is subjected to a warm air flow. An alternative embodiment of the dry operation will be described below with reference to FIG. Instead of the hanging basket 6 with shelves and side parts made of wire mesh and a basket with a plastic mesh can be provided, or a basket of textile side panels and floors, which are then stiffened with a wire or plastic frame while maintaining the Zusammenfaltbarkeit.

Fig. 1B zeigt eine Ausgestaltung der Trommel 1 von Fig. 1A. Bei der Ausgestaltung von Fig. 1B ist lediglich eine Rippe 2a mit versetzt angeordneten Bohrungen 3a vorgesehen. Die Rippen 2b sind ohne Bohrung ausgebildet. Zum Einhängen des Hängekorbs 6 wird die Rippe 2a in die obere Stellung gefahren und die Haken 5 in die ungefähr gegenüberliegend ausgebildeten Bohrungspaare, die zueinander axial versetzt sind, eingehängt.Fig. 1B shows an embodiment of the drum 1 of Fig. 1A. In the embodiment of FIG. 1B, only one rib 2a with staggered bores 3a is provided. The ribs 2b are formed without a bore. For hanging the hanging basket 6, the rib 2a is moved to the upper position and the hooks 5 in the approximately opposite trained pairs of holes, which are axially offset from one another, hung.

Fig. 1D zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform der Trommel 1 von Fig. 1A, wobei hier wie in Fig. 1B Trommelrippen 2b ohne Bohrungen vorgesehen sind. Auf die seitlichen Flächen der zwei auf etwa gleiche Höhe gedrehten Rippen 2b wird ein formstabiler Rost 9 aufgelegt, auf dem das zu trocknende Gut abstellbar ist, wie hier z. B. Schuhe 10 zum Trocknen. Anstelle eines Rostes kann auch ein Brett oder eine andere Ablage eingesetzt werden.Fig. 1D shows a further embodiment of the drum 1 of Fig. 1A, wherein here as in Fig. 1B drum ribs 2b are provided without holes. On the lateral surfaces of the two turned to approximately the same height ribs 2b a dimensionally stable grid 9 is placed, on which the material to be dried is deposited, as here z. B. shoes 10 for drying. Instead of a grate, a board or other tray can be used.

In einer nicht dargestellten Abwandlung weisen die Rippen 2b in axiale Richtung verlaufende Nuten oder in axiale Richtung versetzt angeordnete Löcher auf, in die ein Netz oder ein Tuch einhängbar ist. Durch die Verbindung des Tuches bzw. des Netzes mit den Rippen 2b entsteht wie beim Rost 9 eine Fläche, auf die das Gut ablegbar ist.In a modification, not shown, the ribs 2b in the axial direction extending grooves or offset in the axial direction arranged holes in which a network or a cloth is suspended. As a result of the connection of the cloth or the net with the ribs 2 b, as in the case of the grid 9, a surface is created on which the good can be deposited.

Fig. 1E zeigt die Trommel 1 von Fig. 1A, wobei hier anstelle des Hängekorbs 6 als Lagereinrichtung ein Bügel 11 mit einem Haken 4 in die Bohrung 3 eingehängt ist. Am Bügel 11 ist eine Hose 12 zum Trocknen aufgehängt, wobei sich die Verwendung des Bügels 11 auch zum Trocknen von Schals, Krawatten oder dergleichen eignet.Fig. 1E shows the drum 1 of Fig. 1A, in which case instead of the hanging basket 6 as a bearing means a bracket 11 is hooked with a hook 4 in the bore 3. On the bracket 11, a pants 12 is hung to dry, with the use of the bracket 11 is also suitable for drying scarves, ties or the like.

Fig. 2 zeigt ein vereinfachtes Blockschaltbild von Elementen eines Wäschetrockners 100. Eine Steuerung 102 des Wäschetrockners gibt Steuersignale an einen Leistungssteller 103, der je nach gewünschter Drehzahl einem Motor 104 Leistung zuführt. Der Motor 104 treibt eine Trommel 101 an, die gemäß einem der obigen Ausführungsbeispiele der Fig. 1A bis 1E ausgestaltet ist. Weiterhin gibt die Steuerung 102 Steuersignale an eine Gebläseeinheit 110 aus, die ein Heizelement und ein Gebläse umfasst, um in Abhängigkeit der Solltemperatur der Trommel Warmluft zuzuführen. Über ein Bedienfeld 107 gibt ein Nutzer des Wäschetrockners 100 die gewünschte Trockentemperatur bzw. das gewünschte Trockenprogramm ein. Der Trommel 101 ist ein Sensor 105 zugeordnet, der das Sensorsignal der Steuerung 102 zuführt. Der Sensor 105 ist beispielsweise ein Transceiver, der ein Transponderelement an einer Lagereinrichtung (beispielsweise am Hängekorb 6, am Rost 9, oder am Bügel 11) anregt und dessen Signalantwort erfasst. Ein weiteres Beispiel für einen Sensor ist ein in einer der Rippen 2 (z. B. bei den Bohrungen 3) angeordnetes Reed-Relais, das durch Einstecken eines magnetischen Hakens 5 ein Signal ausgibt.2 shows a simplified block diagram of elements of a tumble dryer 100. A controller 102 of the tumble dryer outputs control signals to a power controller 103, which supplies power to a motor 104 depending on the desired speed. The motor 104 drives a drum 101, which is configured according to one of the above embodiments of FIGS. 1A to 1E. Furthermore, the controller 102 outputs control signals to a blower unit 110, which comprises a heating element and a blower, in order to supply warm air to the drum in dependence on the setpoint temperature. About one Control panel 107 is a user of the clothes dryer 100, the desired drying temperature or the desired drying program. The drum 101 is associated with a sensor 105 which supplies the sensor signal to the controller 102. The sensor 105 is, for example, a transceiver that excites a transponder element on a bearing device (for example on the suspension basket 6, on the grate 9, or on the bracket 11) and detects its signal response. Another example of a sensor is a reed relay arranged in one of the ribs 2 (eg at the bores 3) which outputs a signal by inserting a magnetic hook 5.

Wenn die Steuerung 102 das Signal vom Sensor 105 erfasst, wird eine Ansteuerung des Motors 104 verhindert. Gleichzeitig wird dem Nutzer am Bedienfeld angezeigt oder signalisiert, dass eine Lagereinrichtung in die Trommel eingestellt wurde und somit keine Trommeldrehung möglich ist. Weiterhin wird mit Anliegen des Signals vom Sensor 105 durch die Steuerung 102 der Programmablauf gegebenenfalls modifiziert, beispielsweise wird die Laufzeit zum Trocknen des eingelagerten Trockenguts verlängert oder die zu erreichende Restfeuchtigkeit, die mit einem Feuchtigkeitssensor erfasst wird, wird herabgesetzt. Dadurch wird erreicht, dass das eingelagerte und nicht bewegte Gut sicher getrocknet wird.When the controller 102 detects the signal from the sensor 105, driving of the motor 104 is prevented. At the same time the user is displayed or signaled on the control panel that a storage device has been set in the drum and thus no drum rotation is possible. Further, with concern of the signal from the sensor 105 by the controller 102, the program flow may be modified, for example, the running time for drying the stored dry matter is prolonged or the residual moisture to be reached detected with a humidity sensor is lowered. This ensures that the stored and not moving good is dried safely.

Optional kann durch eine Verriegelungseinrichtung 106 sichergestellt werden, dass durch Verriegelung der Trommel 101 eine Drehung der Trommel verhindert bzw. gehemmt wird. Vorzugsweise rastet die Verriegelungseinrichtung 106 die Trommel 101 in bestimmten Winkelstellungen ein, die zum Befestigen oder Einbringen von Lagereinrichtungen 6, 9, 11 eine günstige Ausrichtung ergeben.Optionally, it can be ensured by a locking device 106 that locking of the drum 101 prevents or inhibits rotation of the drum. Preferably, the latch 106 engages the drum 101 in certain angular positions that provide a favorable orientation for mounting or inserting bearings 6, 9, 11.

BEZUGSZEICHENLISTELIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Bandtape
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Lagereinrichtung zum Lagern von feuchtem Gut (8, 10, 12) in einer Trommel (1) einer Trockenvorrichtung (100), wobei die Lagereinrichtung ein Grundelement (6, 9, 11) zum Lagern von feuchtem Gut und zumindest ein Verbindungselement (4, 5) zum Lagern und/oder Befestigen des Grundelements (6, 9, 11) an der Trommel (1) aufweist.A storage device for storing moist material (8, 10, 12) in a drum (1) of a drying device (100), wherein the storage device has a base element (6, 9, 11) for storing moist material and at least one connecting element (4, 5 ) for supporting and / or fixing the base element (6, 9, 11) to the drum (1). Lagereinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Grundelement (6, 9, 11) zumindest einen Bügel oder zumindest eine Platte aufweist.Bearing device according to claim 1, wherein the base element (6, 9, 11) has at least one bracket or at least one plate. Lagereinrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei das Grundelement (6) ein oder mehrere Lagerfächer (7) aufweist.Bearing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the base element (6) has one or more storage compartments (7). Lagereinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, wobei das Grundelement ein flexibles, insbesondere dehnbares, Flächenelement aufweist.Bearing device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the base element has a flexible, in particular expansible, surface element. Lagereinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Grundelement (6, 9) zusammenklappbar oder faltbar ist.Bearing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base element (6, 9) is collapsible or foldable. Lagereinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Grundelement (6, 9) zumindest in einem Teilbereich luftdurchlässig ist, insbesondere gitter- oder maschenförmig ausgebildet ist.Bearing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base element (6, 9) is permeable to air at least in a partial region, in particular grid or mesh-shaped. Lagereinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das zumindest eine Verbindungselement (4, 5) einen flexiblen Abschnitt (4) aufweist.Bearing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connecting element (4, 5) has a flexible portion (4). Lagereinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das zumindest eine Verbindungselement (4, 5) ein Klettverschlusselement, ein Magnetelement, ein Rastelement und/oder ein Hakenelement aufweist.Bearing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connecting element (4, 5) comprises a hook-and-loop fastener element, a magnetic element, a latching element and / or a hook element. Lagereinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das zumindest eine Verbindungselement ein Auflageelement ist.Bearing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connecting element is a support element. Trommel für eine Trockenvorrichtung (100), insbesondere für einen Wäschetrockner oder eine Waschmaschine, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Innern der Trommel (1) zumindest ein Halteelement (3, 3a) zum Stützen und/oder Befestigen einer Lagereinrichtung (6, 9, 11) angeordnet ist.Drum for a drying device (100), in particular for a tumble dryer or a washing machine, characterized in that inside the drum (1) at least one holding element (3, 3a) for supporting and / or fixing a bearing device (6, 9, 11) is arranged. Trommel nach Anspruch 10, wobei ein oder mehrere Halteelemente (3, 3a) an einer oder mehreren am Trommelumfang ausgebildeten Rippen (2, 2a) angeordnet sind.A drum according to claim 10, wherein one or more support members (3, 3a) are disposed on one or more ribs (2, 2a) formed on the drum periphery. Trommel nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, wobei das zumindest eine Halteelement eine am Trommelumfang oder der zumindest einen Rippe (2, 2a) ausgebildete Nut, Öse oder Öffnung ist.A drum according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the at least one retaining element is a groove, eyelet or opening formed on the drum periphery or the at least one rib (2, 2a). Trommel nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, wobei das zumindest eine Halteelement eine Rastaufnahme ist.Drum according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the at least one retaining element is a locking receptacle. Lagerungsanordnung zum Lagern von feuchtem Gut in einer Trockenvorrichtung (100), mit einer Trommel (1), insbesondere mit einer Trommel nach einem der Ansprüche 10 bis 13, und einer in der Trommel (1) angeordneten Lagereinrichtung (6, 9, 11) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9.A storage arrangement for storing moist material in a drying device (100), comprising a drum (1), in particular a drum according to one of claims 10 to 13, and a bearing device (6, 9, 11) arranged in the drum (1) one of claims 1 to 9. Trockenvorrichtung, insbesondere Wäschetrockner oder Waschtrockner, mit einer Trommel (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 10 bis 13 oder einer Lagerungsanordnung (1; 6, 9, 11) nach Anspruch 14.Drying apparatus, in particular a tumble dryer or a laundry dryer, comprising a drum (1) according to one of Claims 10 to 13 or a storage arrangement (1; 6, 9, 11) according to Claim 14. Trockenvorrichtung, insbesondere nach Anspruch 15, mit einer Trommel (101) zum Aufnehmen von zu trocknendem Gut (8, 10, 12), einer Steuereinrichtung (102), und einem Antriebsmotor (104) für die Trommel (101), wobei der Antriebsmotor durch die Steuereinrichtung ansteuerbar ist, gekennzeichnet durch einen mit der Steuereinrichtung (102) verbundenen Sensor (105), mit dem das Vorhandensein einer Lagereinrichtung (6, 9, 11) in der Trommel (101) erfassbar ist.Drying apparatus, in particular according to claim 15, having a drum (101) for receiving material to be dried (8, 10, 12), a control device (102), and a drive motor (104) for the drum (101), the drive motor passing through the control device is controllable, characterized by a sensor (105) connected to the control device (102), with which the presence of a bearing device (6, 9, 11) in the drum (101) can be detected. Trockenvorrichtung nach Anspruch 16, wobei der Sensor (105) ein Sende-Empfangselement aufweist.A drying apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the sensor (105) comprises a transceiver element. Trockenvorrichtung nach Anspruch 16 oder 17, wobei die Trockenvorrichtung (100) eine Blockiereinrichtung (106) zum Blockieren einer Trommeldrehung oder eine Rasteinrichtung zum Einrasten der Trommel (101) in zumindest einer vorgegebenen Winkelstellung aufweist.Drying apparatus according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the drying apparatus (100) comprises a blocking means (106) for blocking a drum rotation or a locking means for locking the drum (101) in at least one predetermined angular position. Verfahren zum Trocknen von empfindlichem Gut (8, 10, 12) in einer Trockenvorrichtung (100), insbesondere in einer Trockenvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 15 bis 18, mit den Schritten: Erfassen des Vorhandenseins einer Lagereinrichtung (6, 9, 11) in einer Trommel (1, 101) der Trockenvorrichtung, und, falls die Lagereinrichtung erfasst wird, Starten des Trockenluftbetriebs ohne Trommeldrehung. Process for drying sensitive material (8, 10, 12) in a drying device (100), in particular in a Drying apparatus according to any one of claims 15 to 18, comprising the steps of: Detecting the presence of a bearing device (6, 9, 11) in a drum (1, 101) of the drying device, and if the storage facility is detected, starting the dry air operation without drum rotation. Verfahren nach Anspruch 19, wobei die Erfassung der Lagereinrichtung (6, 9, 11) optisch und/oder akustisch signalisiert wird.The method of claim 19, wherein the detection of the storage device (6, 9, 11) is signaled optically and / or acoustically. Verfahren nach Anspruch 19 oder 20, wobei bei Erfassung der Trockenvorrichtung modifizierte Trockenprogrammdurchläufe ausgeführt werden.The method of claim 19 or 20, wherein upon detection of the drying device, modified drying program runs are performed.
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