EP0960232A2 - Lave-linge de faible hauteur et de construction modulaire - Google Patents

Lave-linge de faible hauteur et de construction modulaire

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EP0960232A2
EP0960232A2 EP97951423A EP97951423A EP0960232A2 EP 0960232 A2 EP0960232 A2 EP 0960232A2 EP 97951423 A EP97951423 A EP 97951423A EP 97951423 A EP97951423 A EP 97951423A EP 0960232 A2 EP0960232 A2 EP 0960232A2
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Prior art keywords
washing machine
water
washing
drum
modular
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German (de)
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EP0960232B1 (fr
Inventor
Günsu ALBAS
Latif Tezduyar
Tahsin SÜMER
Burak Kiray
Merih Pasin
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Arcelik AS
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Arcelik AS
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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
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/30—Driving arrangements 
    • D06F37/304—Arrangements or adaptations of electric motors
    • 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

Definitions

  • the centrifugal acceleration as a result of rotation in the washing machines with horizontal axes is used together with gravitational acceleration in order to increase the washing performance.
  • the laundry being washed is inserted into and out of the water and dropped down from given heights within the drum; thus achieving a better washing performance as compared to the washing machines with vertical axes.
  • one of the major parameters for increasing the washing performance of the washing machines with horizontal axes is the controllability of the drum motion.
  • the drive mechanism of the drum is a mechanical means such as a belt and pulley mechanism or a gear box.
  • direct drive it is possible to control the drum movement which is named as “intelligent drum motions", thus improving the washing performance as well as providing lower detergent and water consumption and obtaining a more reliable and durable system.
  • the object of the present invention is to develop a washing machine, with a drive system to realize intelligent washing movements, that is ergonomical, that can be contained in small volumes, and that comprises a modular water tank unit in order to be able to re-use the last rinsing water or to continue the washing cycle even during water-mains interruptions or modular storage unit to be used for various purposes and which provides many facilities according to the object of usage.
  • Figure 1 is the back view of a washing machine with classical drive system
  • Figure 2 is the back view of a washing machine with direct drive system
  • Figure 3 is the a) back view, b) side view of a short washing machine with modular construction
  • Figure 4 is the front view of a short modular washing machine with drawer modules.
  • Figure 5 shows a short modular washing machine with a water tank unit; (a) water circulation system is in the washing machine, (b) water circulation system is in the water tank unit;
  • Figure 6 shows a short and modular washing machine placed on a counter
  • Figure 7 shows a short modular washing machine mounted on the wall.
  • a drive system (5) directly connected to the drum (2) has been used instead of the drive engine (1) and a pulley (4) connected to the drum (2) by a belt (3) as used in classical machines. ( Figures 1,2).
  • This drive system realizes the intelligent drum movements achieving a superior washing performance by which the angular control of the drum is also provided.
  • the space reserved for the motor at the lower part of classical washing machines is emptied. Consequently:
  • washing machine comprising a modular water tank unit (8) to be placed in the lower part or any other suitable place of the washing machine, in order to re-use the last rinsing water or to provide the continuity of washing cycle even during water interruptions (Fig.5).
  • the circulation system (9) to be used to transfer water retained in the said water tank to the spin tub of the washing machine, may be realised within the machine or as a part of the storage modulus ( Figures 5a, b).
  • a pump shall transfer water taken from the water tank to the tub of the washing machine and provide its usage.
  • the connections of the unit so designed as to provide easy connection to the washing machine shall also comprise electrical connection to feed the circulation system as well as proper control connections.
  • the loading door is at a position higher than that of the classical machines and thus it is more practical for the user.
  • stator core with or without winding is cast together with the tank in the same mould from polymeric material by plastic injection method and joined together as one piece.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Main Body Construction Of Washing Machines And Laundry Dryers (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
  • Centrifugal Separators (AREA)
EP97951423A 1996-12-30 1997-12-30 Lave-linge de faible hauteur et de construction modulaire Expired - Lifetime EP0960232B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TR96/01079A TR199601079A2 (xx) 1996-12-30 1996-12-30 K�sa ve mod�ler �ama��r makinesi.
TR9601079 1996-12-30
PCT/TR1997/000027 WO1998029595A2 (fr) 1996-12-30 1997-12-30 Lave-linge de faible hauteur et de construction modulaire

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EP0960232A2 true EP0960232A2 (fr) 1999-12-01
EP0960232B1 EP0960232B1 (fr) 2003-04-23

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EP (1) EP0960232B1 (fr)
AT (1) ATE238443T1 (fr)
AU (1) AU5506898A (fr)
DE (1) DE69721319T2 (fr)
ES (1) ES2198014T3 (fr)
TR (1) TR199601079A2 (fr)
WO (1) WO1998029595A2 (fr)

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ATE238443T1 (de) 2003-05-15
EP0960232B1 (fr) 2003-04-23
WO1998029595A2 (fr) 1998-07-09
DE69721319T2 (de) 2004-02-26
TR199601079A2 (xx) 1998-07-21
AU5506898A (en) 1998-07-31
ES2198014T3 (es) 2004-01-16
WO1998029595A3 (fr) 1998-10-01
DE69721319D1 (de) 2003-05-28

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