EP1498537A1 - Anchorage system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine - Google Patents

Anchorage system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine Download PDF

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EP1498537A1
EP1498537A1 EP04014988A EP04014988A EP1498537A1 EP 1498537 A1 EP1498537 A1 EP 1498537A1 EP 04014988 A EP04014988 A EP 04014988A EP 04014988 A EP04014988 A EP 04014988A EP 1498537 A1 EP1498537 A1 EP 1498537A1
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Angel Caudevilla
Ismael Gracia Bobed
Pedro Manuel Magana Conde
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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 present invention relates to the description of a Anchoring system of the tub of a household washing machine its corresponding frame to a finding of the tub in the Transport the washing machine and achieve movements or vibrations of the tub to prevent the cause of adjustments and even Breakages or damage to certain parts or components.
  • an anchoring system which is normally formed by a A pair of parts and an intermediate spring, with one on the Inner part of the frame plate of the washing machine and the other on the corresponding tub supports, so that the spring between them two parts is arranged, with them together as a separating element between the Lye container and the frame is used; and another part outside at Frame, with the unit attached by means of an axial through-bolt which is screwed into an opening, which for this purpose in the Lye container is formed.
  • washing machine If the washing machine is mounted at its final location, must removed this anchoring or detection means of the tub which, logically, by removing the screw, sometimes along with the rest of the unit through a keyhole in the frame is removable, or by dropping the separation unit inside the device and later removal of these parts takes place while lifting the substructure.
  • the anchoring system according to the invention has a number of Particularities that allow the disadvantages and problems of cope with current systems, with the problems the fact to mention that the juxtaposition of the two outer parts and the spring, which form the separation unit, for facilitating the passage of the Fixing screw is difficult to perform.
  • the system of the invention relies on the fact that on the inner part of the sheet, which corresponds to the washing machine frame, a part attached, which acts as a nut and made of plastic and through Clamping on the frame can be attached or made of metal and For example, can be attached by welding, so that this Part that acts as a nut, in each case a thread for an element has, as a separator between the frame of the washing machine and the corresponding tub acts, this separator by a plastic sleeve with a threaded portion for screw fastening to the Nut, which is attached to the frame is formed, wherein the sleeve of the The element through which the screw must pass is through the unit Screw on the same attached to the tub.
  • the plastic or metal part is therefore either by stapling or attached by welding to the frame, so that the separator at Dismantling remains in this position to allow for eventual subsequent attachment facilitate, and also to facilitate the initial attachment.
  • This separator may be realized by a spring which is the same Function as the sleeve meets.
  • a closure which thus has a small drawstring or a small elbow is connected and allows the closing of the opening when the top described unit of the anchoring system is dismantled.
  • the separating element in the form of a plastic sleeve or a spring can completely simply by screwing the nut attached to the washing machine frame is, attached and dismantled, with the peculiarity that at a Spring as a separating element supports its outer end to a holding element that this purpose is set up on the outer part of the frame, between whose outer element and the mother arranged the sheet metal of the frame is, as is the case with a plastic sleeve as a separating element, since these in this embodiment has a kind of outer header, wherein the sheet metal the frame is arranged between this and the mother.
  • Nut 3 includes, on the inside of belonging to the frame 2 sheet is arranged, wherein the nut 3 has an internal thread 4, which is another External thread supplemented, which for this purpose on an element 5 is provided, which is a separator between the tub 1 and the Frame 1 forms, said separating element 5 by a plastic sleeve is formed, which includes at its end a head piece 6, which with the Thread 4, which complements that of the nut 3, for attachment by screws of the separator 5, the entire unit being as shown in FIG is arranged and fixed by means of a through-bolt 7, the axially passes through the separator 5 and is screwed into an opening 8, the this purpose is formed in the tub 1.
  • this Embodiment which is shown in Figure 1
  • the separating piece 5 ' is formed by a spring which by screws on the inner thread 4th the nut 3 is mounted, the attachment also by the corresponding screw 7 takes place, the end in the opening of the Lye container 1 is screwed.
  • the outer end of the supports Spring 5 'on a part 10 which is arranged on the outside of the sheet metal of the frame 2 and the retaining means of this spring 5 'determines.
  • bracket 11 which may be single or double, permanently attached to the plate of the frame 2, even through any other conventional system could be attached.
  • FIG. 3 is shown a perspective view of the separator, if this formed by a sleeve 5, such as that shown in FIG. 1, while in Figure 4 is a perspective view of the nut 3 with its internal thread. 4 and their clamping means 11 for permanent attachment to the plate of the Frame 2 can be seen, in this case, a closure 12, using a small tie rod 13 is connected to the nut 3 includes, wherein the Closure 12 is provided for precise clogging of the opening, which in the The above mentioned dismantling of the anchoring system remains.
  • FIG. 5 another embodiment is shown in which the mother by a metal piece 3 'is formed, which by means of a welded joint or any other, conventional system is attached to the sheet metal of the frame 2, the nut 3 'both in the embodiment of the system in which the Separator is formed by a sleeve 5, as well as if this by a Spring 5 'is formed, has characteristics that the attachment of this Separating element 5 or 5 'by screws on this allows, as in the embodiments, which are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the threads that contain the nuts and the other elements can both to allow the screwing of plastic elements as well for allowing the screwing of metal elements and springs be executed.

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The frame of the washing machine (2) has a conical portion with a hole, trapped between the clamping member (3') and the conical head (6) of the separating piece (5). The clamping member engages a screw thread on the outside of the separating piece. The screw (7) passes through a plain bore in the separating piece and engages with the sides of a cavity (8) in the soap holder (1).

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ANWENDUNGSGEBIET DER ERFINDUNGFIELD OF THE INVENTION

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft gemäß der Beschreibung ein Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters einer Haushaltswaschmaschine an ihrem entsprechenden Rahmen, um eine Feststellung des Laugenbehälters beim Transport der Waschmaschine zu erzielen und Bewegungen oder Schwingungen des Laugenbehälters zu verhindern, die Ursache für Verstellungen und sogar Brüche oder Beschädigungen bestimmter Teile oder Komponenten sein könnten.The present invention relates to the description of a Anchoring system of the tub of a household washing machine its corresponding frame to a finding of the tub in the Transport the washing machine and achieve movements or vibrations of the tub to prevent the cause of adjustments and even Breakages or damage to certain parts or components.

ALLGEMEINER STAND DER TECHNIKGENERAL PRIOR ART

Wie allgemein bekannt, werden in Haushaltswaschmaschinen vor ihrer Verpackung zum Transport Elemente eingegliedert, die zum Feststellen des Laugenbehälters bezüglich des Rahmens der Waschmaschine bestimmt sind und ein Verankerungssystem bilden, das normalerweise ausgebildet ist durch ein Paar von Teilen und eine dazwischen liegende Feder, wobei sich eines auf den Innenteil des Rahmenblechs der Waschmaschine und das andere auf den entsprechenden Laugenbehälter stützt, so daß die Feder, die zwischen diesen zwei Teilen angeordnet ist, mit ihnen zusammen als Trennelement zwischen dem Laugenbehälter und dem Rahmen dient; und ein anderes Teil außen am Rahmen, wobei die Einheit mithilfe einer axialen Durchgangsschraube befestigt ist, die in eine Öffnung eingeschraubt ist, welche zu diesem Zweck in dem Laugenbehälter ausgebildet ist.As is well known, in home washing machines before their Packing for transport elements incorporated, for detecting the Lye container with respect to the frame of the washing machine are determined and form an anchoring system, which is normally formed by a A pair of parts and an intermediate spring, with one on the Inner part of the frame plate of the washing machine and the other on the corresponding tub supports, so that the spring between them two parts is arranged, with them together as a separating element between the Lye container and the frame is used; and another part outside at Frame, with the unit attached by means of an axial through-bolt which is screwed into an opening, which for this purpose in the Lye container is formed.

Wenn die Waschmaschine an ihrem endgültigen Standort montiert wird, müssen diese Verankerungs- oder Feststellungsmittel des Laugenbehälters entfernt werden, was logischerweise durch Entfernen der Schraube, die manchmal zusammen mit dem Rest der Einheit durch ein Schlüsselloch im Rahmen entnehmbar ist, oder durch Fallenlassen der Trenneinheit ins Geräteinnere und späteres Herausnehmen dieser Teile unter Anheben des Unterbaus erfolgt. If the washing machine is mounted at its final location, must removed this anchoring or detection means of the tub which, logically, by removing the screw, sometimes along with the rest of the unit through a keyhole in the frame is removable, or by dropping the separation unit inside the device and later removal of these parts takes place while lifting the substructure.

BESCHREIBUNG DER ERFINDUNGDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Das erfindungsgemäße Verankerungssystem weist eine Reihe von Besonderheiten auf, die es gestatten, die Nachteile und Probleme der gegenwärtigen Systeme zu bewältigen, wobei bei den Problemen die Tatsache zu nennen ist, daß die Gegenüberstellung der zwei Außenteile und der Feder, die die Trenneinheit ausbilden, zum Ermöglichen des Durchgangs der Befestigungsschraube schwer durchzuführen ist.The anchoring system according to the invention has a number of Particularities that allow the disadvantages and problems of cope with current systems, with the problems the fact to mention that the juxtaposition of the two outer parts and the spring, which form the separation unit, for facilitating the passage of the Fixing screw is difficult to perform.

Ein weiteres Problem, das gelöst wird, ist, daß die äußeren Stützteile und die Feder beim Abbauen und Abschrauben des Systems in das Waschmaschineninnere oder auf den Boden fallen, so daß das Gerät angehoben werden muß, oder daß, wenn sie durch das Schlüsselloch entnommen werden, diese Öffnung so groß sein muß, daß sie den Rahmen schwächt, und außerdem einen Verschluß von erheblicher Größe zum Verschließen der Öffnung erfordert, wenn die Trenneinheit oder das Verankerungssystem abgebaut sind.Another problem that is solved is that the outer support parts and the Spring when dismantling and unscrewing the system in the Washing machine interior or fall to the floor, so that the unit raised or if they are removed through the keyhole, this opening must be so large that it weakens the frame, and moreover requires a closure of considerable size to close the opening, when the separation unit or the anchoring system are dismantled.

Ein weiteres Problem, das gelöst wird, betrifft die Anbringung der Elemente, die diese Trenneinheit oder dieses Verankerungssystem der gegenwärtigen Systeme bilden, wobei der Monteur zum Festhalten der Elemente und Durchführen und Einschrauben der Befestigungsschraube die Hand zwischen den Rahmen und den Laugenbehälter einführen muß, was mühsam und problematisch ist.Another problem that is solved concerns the attachment of the elements that this separation unit or this anchoring system of the present Form systems, with the fitter to hold the elements and Carrying out and screwing in the fastening screw between the hand must introduce the frame and the tub, which is tedious and is problematic.

Zur Lösung dieser Probleme stützt sich das System der Erfindung darauf, daß am Innenteil des Blechs, das dem Waschmaschinenrahmen entspricht, ein Teil befestigt ist, das als Mutter wirkt und aus Kunststoff hergestellt und durch Klammerung am Rahmen befestigt sein kann bzw. aus Metall hergestellt und beispielsweise mittels Schweißverbindung befestigt sein kann, so daß dieses Teil, das als Mutter wirkt, in jedem Fall einen Gewindegang für ein Element aufweist, das als Trennstück zwischen dem Rahmen der Waschmaschine und dem entsprechenden Laugenbehälter wirkt, wobei dieses Trennelement durch eine Kunststoffhülse mit einem Gewindeabschnitt zur Schraubbefestigung an der Mutter, die am Rahmen befestigt ist, ausgebildet ist, wobei die Hülse das Element ist, durch das die Schraube laufen muß, die die Einheit durch Anschrauben derselben am Laugenbehälter befestigt.To solve these problems, the system of the invention relies on the fact that on the inner part of the sheet, which corresponds to the washing machine frame, a part attached, which acts as a nut and made of plastic and through Clamping on the frame can be attached or made of metal and For example, can be attached by welding, so that this Part that acts as a nut, in each case a thread for an element has, as a separator between the frame of the washing machine and the corresponding tub acts, this separator by a plastic sleeve with a threaded portion for screw fastening to the Nut, which is attached to the frame is formed, wherein the sleeve of the The element through which the screw must pass is through the unit Screw on the same attached to the tub.

Das Kunststoff- oder Metallteil ist deswegen entweder durch Klammerung oder durch Schweißverbindung am Rahmen befestigt, damit das Trennstück beim Abbauen in dieser Position verbleibt, um eine eventuelle, spätere Anbringung zu erleichtern, und auch um die anfängliche Anbringung zu erleichtern.The plastic or metal part is therefore either by stapling or attached by welding to the frame, so that the separator at Dismantling remains in this position to allow for eventual subsequent attachment facilitate, and also to facilitate the initial attachment.

Dieses Trennelement kann durch eine Feder verwirklicht sein, die dieselbe Funktion wie die Hülse erfüllt.This separator may be realized by a spring which is the same Function as the sleeve meets.

Außerdem ist vorgesehen, daß das Teil, das als Mutter dient, einen Verschluß aufweist, der damit über eine kleine Zugstrebe oder ein kleines Bogenstück verbunden ist und das Verschließen der Öffnung ermöglicht, wenn die oben beschriebene Einheit des Verankerungssystems abgebaut ist.It is also envisaged that the part which serves as a nut, a closure which thus has a small drawstring or a small elbow is connected and allows the closing of the opening when the top described unit of the anchoring system is dismantled.

Das Trennelement in Gestalt einer Kunststoffhülse oder einer Feder kann ganz einfach durch Schrauben der Mutter, die am Waschmaschinenrahmen befestigt ist, angebracht und abgebaut werden, mit der Besonderheit, daß sich bei einer Feder als Trennelement ihr äußeres Ende an ein Halteelement stützt, das zu diesem Zweck am Außenteil des Rahmens eingerichtet ist, wobei zwischen dessen äußerem Element und der Mutter das Blech des Rahmens angeordnet ist, wie es auch bei einer Kunststoffhülse als Trennelement der Fall ist, da diese in dieser Ausführungsform eine Art äußeres Kopfstück aufweist, wobei das Blech des Rahmens zwischen diesem und der Mutter angeordnet ist.The separating element in the form of a plastic sleeve or a spring can completely simply by screwing the nut attached to the washing machine frame is, attached and dismantled, with the peculiarity that at a Spring as a separating element supports its outer end to a holding element that this purpose is set up on the outer part of the frame, between whose outer element and the mother arranged the sheet metal of the frame is, as is the case with a plastic sleeve as a separating element, since these in this embodiment has a kind of outer header, wherein the sheet metal the frame is arranged between this and the mother.

All dies weist den Vorteil auf, die Montage zu erleichtern, da sie von der Außenseite des Geräts in der Fertigungslinie selbst oder jederzeit zum ordentlichen Festhalten des Laugenbehälters ausgeführt werden kann, wenn es erwünscht ist, das Gerät zu transportieren.All this has the advantage of facilitating the assembly, since it is from the Outside of the device in the production line itself or at any time Proper holding the tub can be performed when it is desired to transport the device.

KURZE BESCHREIBUNG DER ZEICHNUNGENBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Zur Vervollständigung der folgenden Beschreibung, und um zu einem besseren Verständnis der Kennzeichen der Erfindung zu verhelfen, liegt der vorliegenden Schrift ein Satz Zeichnungen bei, auf deren Grundlage die Neuerungen und Vorteile des erfindungsgemäßen Verankerungssystems leichter verständlich sind.To complete the following description, and for a better Understanding the characteristics of the invention to help, is the present Write a set of drawings on the basis of which the innovations and Advantages of the anchoring system according to the invention easier to understand are.

Es zeigen:Show it:

  • Figur 1 eine Längsschnittansicht des Verankerungssystems in einer ersten Ausführungsvariante, bei der die Mutter aus Kunststoff und das Trennstück durch eine Hülse ausgebildet ist, die ebenfalls aus Kunststoff ist.Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of the anchoring system in a first Variant in which the nut made of plastic and the separator by a sleeve is formed, which is also made of plastic.
  • Figur 2 eine Längsschnittansicht wie die der vorhergehenden Figur, jedoch mit einem Trennelement, das in diesem Fall durch eine Feder ausgebildet ist.Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view like that of the previous figure, but with a separating element, which is formed in this case by a spring.
  • Figur 3 eine Perspektivansicht des Trennelements, das durch eine Kunststoffhülse ausgebildet ist, die der in Figur 1 dargestellten entspricht.Figure 3 is a perspective view of the separating element, which is replaced by a Plastic sleeve is formed, which corresponds to that shown in Figure 1.
  • Figur 4 eine Perspektivansicht der Mutter, die als eines der Elemente genutzt ist, die in dem Verankerungssystem vorkommen, und in Figur 1 und 2 dargestellt ist, wobei die Mutter in diesem Fall mit einem Verschluß zum Verschließen der Öffnung versehen ist, die nach dem Abbauen des Verankerungssystems verstopft werden muß.Figure 4 is a perspective view of the nut used as one of the elements which are present in the anchoring system and shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the nut in this case with a closure for closing the Opening is provided after dismantling the anchoring system has to be clogged.
  • Figur 5 eine Längsschnittansicht einer Ausführungsalternative zur Ausführung in Figur 1, die dasselbe Trennstück und die Mutter in Gestalt eines Metallstücks einschließt. In dieser Figur ist eine Detailperspektive dieses Metallstücks zu sehen, das als Mutter wirkt.Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of an alternative embodiment for execution in Figure 1, the same separator and the mother in the form of a piece of metal includes. In this figure, a detail perspective of this metal piece is too see who acts as a mother.
  • Figur 6 eine Längsschnittansicht einer Ausführungsalternative von Figur 2, wobei die Mutter in Gestalt eines Metallstücks verwirklicht ist, das ebenfalls gemäß einer Detailperspektive desselben zu sehen ist. Figure 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of an alternative embodiment of Figure 2, wherein the mother is realized in the form of a metal piece, which also according to a detail perspective of the same can be seen.
  • Figur 7 die Ausführung eines gegenwärtigen Verankerungssystems an gewöhnlichen Waschmaschinen.Figure 7 shows the implementation of a current anchoring system ordinary washing machines.
  • BESCHREIBUNG DER BEVORZUGTEN AUSFÜHRUNGSFORMDESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

    Hinsichtlich der erläuterten Figuren und unter konkreter Bezugnahme auf Figur 1 ist ersichtlich, wie das Verankerungssystem zum Feststellen des Laugenbehälters 1 einer Waschmaschine am entsprechenden Rahmen 2 eine Mutter 3 umfaßt, die auf der Innenseite des zum Rahmen 2 gehörenden Blechs angeordnet ist, wobei die Mutter 3 ein Innengewinde 4 aufweist, das ein anderes Außengewinde ergänzt, welches zu diesem Zweck an einem Element 5 vorgesehen ist, das ein Trennstück zwischen dem Laugenbehälter 1 und dem Rahmen 1 bildet, wobei dieses Trennelement 5 durch eine Kunststoffhülse gebildet ist, die an ihrem Ende ein Kopfstück 6 beinhaltet, das mit dem Gewindegang 4, der den der Mutter 3 ergänzt, zum Anbringen durch Schrauben des Trennstücks 5 versehen ist, wobei die gesamte Einheit wie in Figur 1 gezeigt angeordnet ist und mittels einer Durchgangsschraube 7 befestigt ist, die axial durch das Trennstück 5 verläuft und in eine Öffnung 8 eingeschraubt ist, die zu diesem Zweck in dem Laugenbehälter 1 ausgebildet ist. In dieser Ausführungsform, die in Figur 1 dargestellt ist, liegt das Blech des Rahmens 2 zwischen dem Kopfstück 6 des Trennstücks 5 und der Mutter 3, die wie das Trennstück 5 aus Kunststoff ist.With regard to the illustrated figures and with specific reference to Figure 1 can be seen how the anchoring system for detecting the Laugenbehälters 1 a washing machine on the corresponding frame 2 a Nut 3 includes, on the inside of belonging to the frame 2 sheet is arranged, wherein the nut 3 has an internal thread 4, which is another External thread supplemented, which for this purpose on an element 5 is provided, which is a separator between the tub 1 and the Frame 1 forms, said separating element 5 by a plastic sleeve is formed, which includes at its end a head piece 6, which with the Thread 4, which complements that of the nut 3, for attachment by screws of the separator 5, the entire unit being as shown in FIG is arranged and fixed by means of a through-bolt 7, the axially passes through the separator 5 and is screwed into an opening 8, the this purpose is formed in the tub 1. In this Embodiment, which is shown in Figure 1, is the sheet of the frame. 2 between the head piece 6 of the separator 5 and the nut 3, like the Separator 5 is made of plastic.

    An der Stoßstelle oder Fuge, die zwischen dem inneren Ende des Trennstücks 5 und dem Laugenbehälter 1 ausgebildet ist, ist außen ein Abdeckring 9 vorgesehen.At the joint or joint, between the inner end of the separator. 5 and the tub 1 is formed, is outside a cover ring. 9 intended.

    In einer Ausführungsvariante, die in Figur 2 gezeigt ist, ist das Trennstück 5' durch eine Feder gebildet, die durch Schrauben auf den inneren Gewindegang 4 der Mutter 3 angebracht ist, wobei die Befestigung ebenfalls durch die entsprechende Schraube 7 erfolgt, deren Ende in die Öffnung des Laugenbehälters 1 geschraubt ist. In diesem Fall stützt sich das äußere Ende der Feder 5' auf ein Teil 10, das außen an dem Blech des Rahmens 2 angeordnet ist und das Halterungsmittel dieser Feder 5' festlegt. In an embodiment variant, which is shown in FIG. 2, the separating piece 5 'is formed by a spring which by screws on the inner thread 4th the nut 3 is mounted, the attachment also by the corresponding screw 7 takes place, the end in the opening of the Lye container 1 is screwed. In this case, the outer end of the supports Spring 5 'on a part 10 which is arranged on the outside of the sheet metal of the frame 2 and the retaining means of this spring 5 'determines.

    Sowohl in der Ausführung der Figur 1 als auch in der Ausführung der Figur 2 ist die Mutter 3 mittels einer Klammerung 11, die einfach oder doppelt sein kann, unlösbar auf dem Blech des Rahmens 2 befestigt, wobei sie sogar durch jegliches andere, herkömmliche System befestigt sein könnte.Both in the embodiment of Figure 1 and in the embodiment of Figure 2 is the nut 3 by means of a bracket 11, which may be single or double, permanently attached to the plate of the frame 2, even through any other conventional system could be attached.

    In Figur 3 ist eine Perspektivansicht des Trennstücks gezeigt, wenn dieses durch eine Hülse 5, wie der, die in Figur 1 angebracht erscheint, gebildet ist, während in Figur 4 eine Perspektivansicht der Mutter 3 mit ihrem Innengewinde 4 und ihren Klammerungsmitteln 11 zur unlösbaren Befestigung auf dem Blech des Rahmens 2 zu sehen ist, die in diesem Fall einen Verschluß 12, der mithilfe einer kleinen Zugstrebe 13 mit der Mutter 3 verbunden ist, beinhaltet, wobei der Verschluß 12 zum präzisen Verstopfen der Öffnung vorgesehen ist, die beim im Vorstehenden angeführten Abbauen des Verankerungssystems verbleibt.In Figure 3 is shown a perspective view of the separator, if this formed by a sleeve 5, such as that shown in FIG. 1, while in Figure 4 is a perspective view of the nut 3 with its internal thread. 4 and their clamping means 11 for permanent attachment to the plate of the Frame 2 can be seen, in this case, a closure 12, using a small tie rod 13 is connected to the nut 3 includes, wherein the Closure 12 is provided for precise clogging of the opening, which in the The above mentioned dismantling of the anchoring system remains.

    In Figur 5 ist eine andere Ausführungsvariante gezeigt, bei der die Mutter durch ein Metallstück 3' ausgebildet ist, das mithilfe einer Schweißverbindung oder jeglichem anderen, herkömmlichen System am Blech des Rahmens 2 befestigt ist, wobei die Mutter 3' sowohl in der Ausführung des Systems, in der das Trennstück durch eine Hülse 5 ausgebildet ist, als auch wenn dieses durch eine Feder 5' gebildet ist, Kennzeichen aufweist, die die Befestigung dieses Trennelements 5 oder 5' durch Schrauben an dieser ermöglicht, wie in den Ausführungen, die in Figur 1 und 2 gezeigt sind.In Figure 5, another embodiment is shown in which the mother by a metal piece 3 'is formed, which by means of a welded joint or any other, conventional system is attached to the sheet metal of the frame 2, the nut 3 'both in the embodiment of the system in which the Separator is formed by a sleeve 5, as well as if this by a Spring 5 'is formed, has characteristics that the attachment of this Separating element 5 or 5 'by screws on this allows, as in the embodiments, which are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

    In jeglicher der angegebenen Ausführungen erfolgt die Montage und der Abbau durch Einschrauben/Herausschrauben, wobei stets eine vollkommene Gegenüberstellung der Teile sowie eine Entnahme ohne die Möglichkeit, daß diese ins Innere fallen und ohne Erfordernis einer internen Handhabung durch Einführung der Hand durch eine Öffnung, die beiden herkömmlichen Systemen erforderlich ist, gewährleistet ist.In any of the specified designs, the assembly and dismantling takes place by screwing / unscrewing, always a perfect Comparison of the parts and a removal without the possibility that these fall inside and without requiring any internal handling by Introduction of the hand through an opening, the two conventional systems is required, guaranteed.

    Die Gewinde, die die Muttern beinhalten, und die sonstigen Elemente können sowohl zum Ermöglichen des Einschraubens von Kunststoffelementen als auch zum Ermöglichen des Einschraubens von Metallelementen und Federn ausgeführt sein.The threads that contain the nuts and the other elements can both to allow the screwing of plastic elements as well for allowing the screwing of metal elements and springs be executed.

    Letzten Endes können unter den Vorteilen, die sich aus dem vorgeschlagenen System ergeben, folgende genannt werden:Ultimately, among the benefits that come from the proposed System, the following are named:

    Es ist möglich, die Elemente, die das Verankerungssystem bilden, von außen anzubringen, ohne die Hand einführen zu müssen, wodurch eine leichte Entnahme aller Elemente durchführbar ist, ohne daß sie auf den Boden oder ins Innere der Waschmaschine fallen.It is possible, the elements that make up the anchoring system, from the outside to install without having to insert the hand, creating a light Removal of all elements is feasible without being on the ground or in the Inside of the washing machine are falling.

    Da die Ausführung von Öffnungen zum Einführen der Hand, wie sie bei den herkömmlichen Systemen vorkommt, nicht erforderlich ist, ist der Rahmen verstärkt, mit dem Vorteil, daß die Mutter in jeglicher der Ausführungen den Verschluß 12 zum Verschließen der Öffnung nach dem Abbau der Einheit der Elemente, die das Verankerungssystem bilden, enthält, wodurch diese Öffnung widerstandsfähiger als die herkömmlicherweise benutzten "Schlüssellöcher" ist.Since the execution of openings for the insertion of the hand, as with the conventional systems is not required, is the frame reinforced, with the advantage that the mother in any of the embodiments Closure 12 for closing the opening after the dismantling of the unit Elements that form the anchoring system contains, creating this opening more resistant than the conventionally used "keyholes".

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    Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine zum gelegentlichen Feststellen des Laugenbehälters einer Waschmaschine während ihres Transports, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es ein Teil (3 oder 3') umfaßt, das an der Innenfläche des Blechs, das dem Rahmen (2) der Waschmaschine entspricht, befestigt ist, wobei das Teil (3 oder 3') eine Mutter bildet, an der ein Trennelement (5 oder 5') durch Einschrauben angebracht ist, das zwischen dem Blech des Rahmens (2) und dem Laugenbehälter (1) der Waschmaschine angeordnet ist, wobei die Verankerung der Einheit mithilfe eines axialen Befestigungselements (7) hergestellt ist.Anchoring system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine for occasionally fixing the tub of a washing machine during its transport, characterized in that it comprises a part (3 or 3 ') corresponding to the inner surface of the sheet corresponding to the frame (2) of the washing machine, is fixed, wherein the part (3 or 3 ') forms a nut to which a separating element (5 or 5') is attached by screwing, which is arranged between the plate of the frame (2) and the tub (1) of the washing machine wherein the anchoring of the unit is made by means of an axial fastener (7). Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Teil, das die Mutter (3) bildet, aus Kunststoff ist und mittels Klammerung (11) am Blech des Rahmens (2) gehalten ist.Anchoring system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the part which forms the nut (3) is made of plastic and is held by means of clamping (11) on the plate of the frame (2). Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Teil, das die Mutter (3') bildet, aus Metall ist und mittels Schweißverbindung fest mit dem Blech des Rahmens (2) verbunden ist.Anchoring system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the part which forms the nut (3 ') is made of metal and is connected by means of welded connection firmly to the sheet metal of the frame (2). Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Trennstück (5) durch eine Hülse mit einem Kopfstück (6) gebildet ist, zwischen dem und der Mutter (3 oder 3') das Blech des Rahmens (2) angeordnet ist, wobei die Mutter (3 oder 3') und das Kopfstück (6) mit ergänzenden Gewindegängen (4) zur Anbringung oder Abbau des Trennstücks oder der Hülse (5) versehen sind.Anchoring system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separator (5) is formed by a sleeve with a head piece (6), between the nut and the nut (3 or 3 ') the sheet metal of the frame ( 2) is arranged, wherein the nut (3 or 3 ') and the head piece (6) with complementary threads (4) for attachment or dismantling of the separator or the sleeve (5) are provided. Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf der Verbindungsstelle, die das innere Ende der Hülse, die das Trennstück (5) bildet, und die Vorderfläche des Laugenbehälters (1), gegen die sich die Trennhülse (5) stützt, ausbilden, ein umgreifender Ring (9) zum Verbergen der Verbindungsstelle angeordnet ist.Anchoring system of the tub to the frame of a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that on the joint, the inner end of the sleeve, which forms the separator (5), and the front surface of the tub (1), against which the separating sleeve (5 ), forming, a encompassing ring (9) is arranged to hide the connection point. Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine nach einem der Ansprüche 1, 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Trennstück (5') durch eine Feder ausgebildet gebildet ist, die mittels ihrer Windungen in den inneren Gewindegang (4) der Mutter (3) geschraubt ist.Anchoring system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine according to one of claims 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the separator (5 ') is formed by a spring which by means of its turns in the inner thread (4) of the nut (3) screwed. Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Paßstück (10) enthalten ist, das auf der Außenseite des Rahmens (2) zum Stützen des äußeren Endes der Feder angeordnet ist, welche das Trennstück (5') bildet.Anchoring system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that it includes a fitting (10) disposed on the outside of the frame (2) for supporting the outer end of the spring forming the separator (5 ') , Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine nach einem der Ansprüche 2,4, 5, 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Teil, das die Mutter (3) bildet, einen kleinen Fortsatz (13) mit einem Verschluß (12) zum Verstopfen der Öffnung beinhaltet, die beim Abbau der Elemente, die die Mutter, das Trennstück und die Befestigungsschraube ausbilden, erzeugt ist.Anchoring system of the tub to the frame of a washing machine according to one of claims 2,4, 5, 6 or 7, characterized in that the part forming the nut (3) has a small extension (13) with a closure (12) for clogging includes the opening formed in the dismantling of the elements that form the nut, the separator and the fastening screw. Verankerungssystem des Laugenbehälters am Rahmen einer Waschmaschine nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das axiale Befestigungselement (7) an dem Laugenbehälter (1) durch eine Schraube ausgebildet ist, die die Mutter (3 oder 3') und das Trennstück (5 oder 5') durchläuft, wobei das Element (7) durch Einschrauben in eine Öffnung (8), die zu diesem Zweck in dem Laugenbehälter (1) ausgebildet ist, befestigt ist.Anchoring system of the tub on the frame of a washing machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axial fixing element (7) on the tub (1) is formed by a screw which holds the nut (3 or 3 ') and the separator (5 or 5 ') passes through, wherein the element (7) by screwing into an opening (8), which is designed for this purpose in the tub (1) is fixed.
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