EP2712995A1 - Charnière pour porte d'un appareil électroménager - Google Patents

Charnière pour porte d'un appareil électroménager Download PDF

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EP2712995A1
EP2712995A1 EP20130185658 EP13185658A EP2712995A1 EP 2712995 A1 EP2712995 A1 EP 2712995A1 EP 20130185658 EP20130185658 EP 20130185658 EP 13185658 A EP13185658 A EP 13185658A EP 2712995 A1 EP2712995 A1 EP 2712995A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D3/00—Hinges with pins
    • E05D3/06—Hinges with pins with two or more pins
    • E05D3/18—Hinges with pins with two or more pins with sliding pins or guides
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/1041—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis
    • E05F1/1066—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis with a traction spring
    • E05F1/1075—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis with a traction spring for counterbalancing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/12—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
    • E05F1/1246—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis
    • E05F1/1269—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis with a traction spring
    • E05F1/1276—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis with a traction spring for counterbalancing
    • 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
    • E05Y2800/10—Additional functions
    • E05Y2800/12—Sealing
    • 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
    • E05Y2900/304—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances for dishwashers

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  • This invention relates to a hinge for the doors of domestic appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens and the like.
  • hinges used on the doors of domestic appliances and comprising a plurality of levers configured to define a four-bar linkage designed to allow the door to be opened to provide access to the space or compartment inside the domestic appliance (the one which is closable by the selfsame door).
  • a need strongly felt by manufacturers of domestic appliances is to be able to make certain types of domestic appliances such as, for example, fitted dishwashers or other fitted appliances, where the door can be opened/closed according to a desired and predetermined sequence of movements.
  • a hinge which allows the door to move from the closed to the open position by a movement which comprises a first step where the door is lifted and moved away from the body of the appliance, followed by a step where the door is lowered again.
  • This invention has for an aim to satisfy the above mentioned need by providing a hinge for a door of a domestic appliance, such as a dishwasher, an oven or a refrigerator, which allows the door to be moved according to desired sequence of movements in a particularly simple manner.
  • this aim is achieved by a hinge for a door of a domestic appliance comprising the technical features described in one or more of the appended claims.
  • the numeral 1 denotes a hinge according to the invention.
  • the hinge 1 according to the invention is designed to be applied to a door which forms part of a domestic appliance and which can be opened and closed by tilting relative to a frame of the domestic appliance.
  • the hinge 1 according to the invention comprises a first member 4 and a second member 8.
  • One of either the first member 4 or the second member 8 is fixed, in use, to the door so that the door can be opened or closed by tilting relative to the frame of the domestic appliance; the other of either the first member 4 or the second member 8 is fixable, in use, to the frame of the domestic appliance.
  • the first member 4 is adapted to be fixed to the door and the second member 8 is adapted to be fixed to the frame of the domestic appliance.
  • the hinge 1 further comprises an articulated arm 20 which is connected to the first member 4 and to the second member 8.
  • the hinge 1 also comprises a lever 2 which is connected to the first member 4 and to the second member 8.
  • the hinge 1 further comprises guide means (6,7) connecting the lever 2 to the articulated arm 20.
  • the guide means (6,7) connecting the lever 2 to the articulated arm 20 are configured to allow relative movement of the articulated arm 20 and of the lever 2, according to a defined law of motion, during the movement of the first member 4 relative to the second member 8 (that is to say, in use, during the movement of the door relative to the frame of the domestic appliance).
  • the guide means (6,7) connecting the lever 2 to the articulated arm 20 comprise a cam 6 and a follower 7.
  • cam 6 is associated with one of either the lever 2 or the articulated arm 20 and the follower 7 is associated with the other of either the lever 2 or the articulated arm 20.
  • the cam 6 is associated with the articulated arm 20 and the follower 7 is associated with the lever 2.
  • the cam 6 is in the form of a slot.
  • the cam 6 is formed on a portion of the articulated arm 20.
  • the follower 7 is preferably in the form of a pin which is slidably coupled to the slot.
  • the follower 7 is associated with the lever 2.
  • the lever 2 is a rocker lever. In effect, it should be noted that it is rotatably connected (pivoted) to the second member 8 at an intermediate portion.
  • the articulated arm 20 comprises a first portion 10, which is rotatably connected (pivoted) to one of either the first member 4 or the second member 8, and a second portion 3, which is connected to the other of either the first member 4 or the second member 8 and which is coupled to the lever 2.
  • first portion 10 is connected (pivoted) to the second member 8
  • second portion 3 is connected (pivoted) to the first member 4.
  • the articulated arm 20 and the lever 2 comprise one or more plates, that is to say, parts whose ratio of surface area to thickness is particularly high.
  • first member 4 and the second member 8 also preferably comprise one or more plates.
  • the articulated arm 20 is preferably rotatably coupled (hinged) to the first member 4.
  • the lever 2 is preferably rotatably coupled (pivoted) to the first member 4.
  • the hinge 1 also comprises elastic means 12 which are operatively coupled to the articulated arm 20 (preferably to the first portion 10 thereof) so as to apply, in use, a retaining action on the door during the movement of the door from a closed position PC to an open position PA.
  • the elastic means 12 comprise a spring 12.
  • the hinge 1 comprises a rod 13 which is operatively coupled to one end of the spring 12.
  • the spring 12 is operatively coupled, at its first end, to the second member 8 and, at its second end, to the rod 13.
  • the rod 13 is slidably coupled to the second member 8 to move along a direction of sliding Y.
  • lever 2 and the articulated arm 20 are respectively coupled on opposite sides of the first member 4.
  • the first member 4 is fixed to the door of the domestic appliance.
  • the second member 8 is fixed to the frame of the domestic appliance.
  • Figure 2 shows a configuration where the door of the domestic appliance is in the closed position PC.
  • Figures 3 and 4 illustrate respective positions where the door is partly open.
  • the movement of the first member 4 between the closed position PC and the open position PA is, advantageously, such that the door of the domestic appliance remains clear of the frame of the domestic appliance by a combined movement up and away from the compartment of the domestic appliance.
  • this type of movement prevents scraping between parts of the door and the compartment, thus preventing wear and damage.
  • the guide 6 forms a path defined by two stretches (T1,T2) which are joined to each other.
  • the main directions of extension of the two stretches make an angle of less than 90°.
  • the first portion 10 of the articulated arm 20 is urged to rotate by the second portion 3 of the articulated arm 20.
  • Figure 4 shows a further intermediate position, where the door is partly open, whilst Figure 5 illustrates a fully open position PA of the door.
  • the first member 4 is disposed with its lower end close to the second member 8: advantageously, that means the gasket (fitted in the door and/or in the compartment of the domestic appliance) can apply an effective sealing action between the door and the compartment.
  • the hinge 1 of the invention advantageously allows the door of a domestic appliance to be moved relative to the frame of the domestic appliance according to a trajectory determined by the manufacturer based on the shape of the path defined by the guide.
  • the first member 4 is moved relative to the second member 8 according to a sequence of movements which includes: a) a first combined movement of the first member 4 relative to the second member 8 upwards and outwards, and b) a second movement by which the lower end of the first member 4 is drawn near to the second member 8.
  • this sequence of movements avoids damaging the sealing gasket between the door and the compartment, thereby preventing liquids or other substances from dripping out when the door is opened.
  • the hinge of the invention is a particularly simple and inexpensive hinge which can be made easily to obtain a plurality of desired movements of the door relative to the frame.

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  • Refrigerator Housings (AREA)
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  • Hinges (AREA)
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