EP1678369A1 - Device for retaining material for drying - Google Patents

Device for retaining material for drying

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EP1678369A1
EP1678369A1 EP04791264A EP04791264A EP1678369A1 EP 1678369 A1 EP1678369 A1 EP 1678369A1 EP 04791264 A EP04791264 A EP 04791264A EP 04791264 A EP04791264 A EP 04791264A EP 1678369 A1 EP1678369 A1 EP 1678369A1
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spacer
dried
segments
dryer
regions
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Martin GÄDKE
Uwe-Jens Krausch
Harald MOSCHÜTZ
Kai Nitschmann
Peter Nober
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BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
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BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
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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
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryers 
    • D06F58/203—Laundry conditioning arrangements
    • 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
    • D06F95/00—Laundry systems or arrangements of apparatus or machines; Mobile laundries 
    • 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
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/02—Domestic laundry dryers having dryer drums rotating about a horizontal axis
    • D06F58/04—Details 
    • 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
    • D06F95/00—Laundry systems or arrangements of apparatus or machines; Mobile laundries 
    • D06F95/002—Baskets or bags specially adapted for holding or transporting laundry; Supports therefor
    • D06F95/004—Bags; Supports therefor
    • D06F95/006—Bags for holding the laundry during washing

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a device for holding goods to be dried according to the kind defined in the preamble of claim 1.
  • a drying rack for a clothes dryer which is provided for the stationary arrangement of dry goods in a drum of a clothes dryer.
  • the drying rack is fastened to a bearing plate of the tumble dryer by means of fastening tabs, so that the drying rack is arranged at rest within the rotating drum.
  • an inner frame which can be arranged in the outer shell and is designed with several levels, on which levels several dry goods can be distributed or even only one, is proposed individual dry goods can be distributed.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object to provide a device for holding material to be dried within a drying device, with which a surface to be dried with a dry air stream of the material to be dried can be maximized and which is easy for an operator to use having.
  • the device for holding material to be dried which is formed with an at least partially flexible spacer on which the material to be dried can be arranged and which together with the material to be dried in such a
  • An essentially curved shape can be brought about, overlapping areas of the material to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another such that a surface of the material to be dried that can be acted upon by a dry air stream, such as wool sweaters, suit pants or skirts, is maximized without the laborious preparatory activities of an operator.
  • the simple handling of the device according to the invention results from the fact that the material to be dried is only placed on the spacer before being introduced into the dryer device and into the essentially curved shape or in an at least approximately spiral shape, in which overlapping areas of the goods to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another, for example by rolling them up, without the operator having to bring the goods to be dried into a state advantageous for the drying process, as in the case of devices known from the prior art, according to complex folding instructions got to.
  • the spacer is made of such a flexible material that the spacer is reversible from an at least approximately flat state, in which a material to be dried is placed on the spacer, in at least one approximately spiral-shaped state, in which the material to be dried is dried in the drying device and in which overlapping regions of the material to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another.
  • the spacer is formed from a plurality of segments which are connected to one another in an articulated manner and which can be pivoted relative to one another in such a way that the spacer is reversible from an at least approximately flat state, in which material to be dried is placed on the spacer, into an at least approximately spiral state, in which the material to be dried is dried in the drying device and in which overlapping regions of the material to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another.
  • the segments are rigid and or flexible and are designed with the same or different widths in the longitudinal direction of the spacer.
  • the latter features of the segments can be combined in any way that a distance between the overlapping areas of the material to be dried in the at least approximately spiral shape of the spacer can be adjusted in a particularly advantageous manner for a drying process.
  • the segments can be connected to one another via articulated devices in such a way that a possible swivel angle between two segments, starting from a zero position, is larger in one of the swivel directions than in an opposite swivel direction.
  • this also offers the possibility of spending the spacer by swiveling the individual segments in the swiveling direction of the larger swiveling angle without any material to be dried being placed in such a spiral state in which the segments are only a short distance apart and the spacer is particularly good space-saving, d. H. has a shape that takes up little storage space.
  • the spacer can be designed so that the dry air flow and preferably moisture-enriched exhaust air can flow through it, at least in some areas, in a development of the subject matter of the invention. Then, the material to be dried, starting from the spacer, can also be acted upon by the dry air flow of the drying device into an area between the spacer and the material to be dried, and the exhaust air laden with moisture can also be passed through the area of the system Spacers can be removed from the dryer device.
  • the spacer is made at least in regions of an air-permeable material, such as a reticulated PUR foam, a non-woven fabric or a spacer fabric.
  • the spacer can be placed on a dryer basket known per se, which is preferably in the area a door of the dryer can be attached. This ensures that the material to be dried is not moved during the drying process. This is particularly advantageous particularly in the case of knitted fabrics and articles of clothing which would shrink if they were moved during drying. The same applies to shoes or other dry goods that could be damaged by movement in the drum.
  • the resilient and damping properties of the spacers are used and the spacer is placed directly in the rotating drum without the basket-like dryer insert.
  • the spacer is designed in such a way that, when rolled up, it firmly fixes the dry goods (textile piece) between the individual layers and completely encloses them.
  • the outer layer of the spacer protects the dry goods (textile piece) from the impacts when whirling around in the rotating drum. The fixation between the individual layers of the spacer reliably prevents the dry goods (textile piece) from moving.
  • the spacer is fastened to the dryer basket by means of a fastening device, preferably via straps or retaining clips.
  • the spacer in its at least approximately spiral or at least regionally curved state is held by a holding unit, wherein the holding unit can be designed as a separate component or in the Spacers themselves can be integrated.
  • a particularly simple and inexpensive embodiment of the holding unit is present when the spacer in its at least approximately earth-shaped state is designed at its open outer end with a layer of material which is of such a length that it extends the rolled-up spacer to a certain extent , preferably over one and a half times its entire circumference wraps around and holds it in a rolled position by means of static friction.
  • the fabric web can be designed similar to a terry towel, so that the support of the fabric layer and the static friction forces present in the contact area between the spacer and the fabric layer counteract the resilience of the rolled-up spacer and hold it in its at least approximately spiral shape.
  • the use of the fabric layer is particularly advantageous if the spacer is placed in a lying position in a dryer basket.
  • the spacer is at least on its surface facing the material to be dried with a soft, textile-friendly surface, so that damage to the material to be dried is avoided and preferably Kinks and wrinkles on the items to be dried are avoided.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic front view of a dryer device with a device according to the invention arranged therein for holding material to be dried;
  • FIG. 2 shows a highly schematically illustrated first embodiment of the device according to the invention with a spacer in an at least approximately spherical state
  • FIG. 3 shows the device according to FIG. 2 with the spacer in an at least approximately flat state
  • FIG. 4 shows a highly schematically represented second embodiment of the device according to the invention with a spacer in an at least approximately columnar state, which is designed with a plurality of rigidly configured and articulated segments;
  • FIG. 5 shows a three-dimensional representation of the spacer of the device according to FIG. 4 in its at least approximately flat state.
  • the dryer device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is designed with a drum 2 which can be rotated about a horizontal axis and which is provided in its interior with laundry carriers, not shown, in order to move the laundry while the drum is rotating. Furthermore, the dryer device 1, which is designed as a tumble dryer, is designed in a manner known per se with a blower, a heating device and a condenser, in order to be able to produce an air circuit closed by an air duct through the drum 2.
  • air heated by the heating device or a dry air stream is injected into the through a perforated outer surface of the drum 2 Interior of the drum 2 passed.
  • the material to be dried or laundry to be dried is acted upon by the dry air flow, the dry air flow being enriched with moisture.
  • the moist dry air flow is then conducted as exhaust air to a lint filter arranged inside a dryer door 3 which closes the filling opening of the dryer device 1.
  • the exhaust air enriched with moisture is passed through the air duct to the condenser, in which the exhaust air is cooled.
  • the moisture absorbed inside the drum in the form of water vapor is condensed and discharged into a storage container or to the environment.
  • the air flow from the fan is again directed to the heating device, where it is heated to the desired drying temperature.
  • a dryer insert 4 of a device 7 for holding material to be dried in a resting position within the drum 2 is provided, which in the present case is basket-like and is preferably designed with a plurality of hoops 16.
  • This dryer insert 4 is fastened via a plug-in device 5 in the door area of the dryer device 1 to a wall 6 of the dryer device, so that the dryer insert 4, even when the drum 2 is rotating, in a resting position inside the dryer device 1, i. H. is arranged inside the drum 2.
  • a spacer 8 of the device 7 for holding material to be dried is arranged in a resting position in the drum 2 of the drying device 1 in the interior of the drum 2.
  • the spacer 8 is placed on the dryer insert 4 and made of a flexible material, so that the spacer 8 is reversible from an at least approximately flat state shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 into an state shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, can be brought at least approximately into a spiral state, the spacers 8 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and in FIGS. 4 and 5 alone being two preferred embodiments of the device 7 according to the invention.
  • the rotary movement of the drum 2 can be deactivated during the drying process.
  • the spacer 8 is then inserted into the interior of the drum 2 without a dryer insert 4.
  • the resilient and damping properties of the spacers can be used and the spacers can be placed directly in the rotating drum 2 without the basket-like dryer insert 4.
  • the spacer 8 is designed in such a way that, when rolled up, it firmly fixes and completely encloses the dry material 9 (textile piece) between the individual layers.
  • the outer layer of the spacer 8 protects the dry goods 9 (textile piece) from the impacts when whirling around in the rotating drum 2. By fixing between the individual layers of the Stand holder 8 prevents movement of the dry material 9 (textile piece).
  • textile material 9 to be dried before being rolled up such as a sweater, pants or skirt, is placed and together with the Spacer 8 preferably rolled up without kinking and wrinkling.
  • the spacer 7 has an essentially curved shape such that the overlapping regions of the textile material 9 to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another in the radial direction.
  • the spacer 8 can be flowed through by the dry air flow and exhaust air enriched with moisture, so that the material to be dried, starting from the spacer 8, can also be acted upon by the dry air flow in a contact area between the spacer 8 and the material 9 to be dried.
  • moisture-laden exhaust air can be guided from the material 9 to be dried in the direction of the spacer 8 into the interior of the drum 2 and from there through the door in the direction of the Capacitor can be passed.
  • the spacer 8 is made of a reticulated PUR foam, through which both the dry air flow and the exhaust air laden with moisture can flow.
  • the process parameters are set such that the foam's inner air bubbles burst and only the corner structures of the foam structure are retained. This provides a porous and also reversibly bendable material which is inexpensive and has a textile-friendly surface.
  • spacer Furthermore, there is also the possibility of producing the spacer from a random fleece or a spacer fabric, depending on the respective application. In addition, it is at the discretion of the person skilled in the art to produce a spacer from a combination of reticulated PUR foam and / or a random fleece and / or a spacer fabric.
  • a spacer can consist, for example, of several superposed and fixed to one another connected layers of the aforementioned materials and / or by regions which extend in the longitudinal direction of the spacer 8 and are arranged one behind the other and which consist of one of the aforementioned materials or also of a combination of the materials.
  • regions which are arranged inside the spiral of the spacer 8 are designed with a different, preferably higher, porosity than is the case with the outer regions of the spiral spacer in order to to achieve a uniform flow or exposure of the material to be dried to the dry air flow.
  • the device 7 according to the invention is designed with a holding unit 10 for holding the spacer 8 together with the material 9 to be dried in its at least approximately curved or spiral state, the holding unit 10 in the case in FIGS. 2 and 3
  • the illustrated embodiment of the device 7 is implemented by two cords 17A, 17B which are firmly connected to the spacer 8 and which are connected to one another in the rolled-up state of the spacer 8 shown in FIG.
  • a thin textile such as gauze or a net-like thin material, is arranged at one end of the spacer and forms a last layer which forms the rolled-up spacer in the sense of a network compactly encloses.
  • the wound-up spacer cannot wind up automatically and, in addition, any areas of the material to be dried that are above the spacer are pressed tightly against the spacer. This reliably avoids contact between the material to be dried and the drum rotating during operation of the drying device 1, as a result of which sensitive dry goods made of wool and other materials can be dried very gently and without damage.
  • the holding unit can also be made for the holding unit to have a hook in each case by means of corresponding locking means, such as clip closures, button and buttonhole, magnets, which are preferably connected to the spacer , which engages in a predetermined hole in the spacer, a strap with a snap fastener that engages in a receiving device, a fastener designed in the manner of a piece of a puzzle, or a cord that is clamped in a clamping device.
  • locking means such as clip closures, button and buttonhole, magnets, which are preferably connected to the spacer , which engages in a predetermined hole in the spacer, a strap with a snap fastener that engages in a receiving device, a fastener designed in the manner of a piece of a puzzle, or a cord that is clamped in a clamping device.
  • brace clips for attaching the outer free end of the spacer to an area of the spacer facing below it, or else clips can be attached via the free end and slide the underlying layer of the spacer to secure the free end of the spacer to the underlying layer of the spacer.
  • holding unit is sleeves, such as a tube or a bag, into which the spacer is inserted or inserted.
  • the holding unit is integrated in the spacer, preferably in the form of a spring element, which pulls the spacer into the spiral shape on account of production-related internal stresses. Then the spacer must be rolled out by an operator into an at least approximately flat state before the material to be dried is rolled in and automatically rolls up after being released.
  • the spacer is produced in its longitudinal direction during manufacture itself with such a residual stress curve that the at least approximately spiral state of the spacer is automatically set due to these residual stresses without an additional resilient element, since this state is one Represents equilibrium state of the spacer.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show a further exemplary embodiment of the device 7 according to the invention with a spacer 8, in which the spacer 8 has a plurality of segments 11 which are connected to one another in an articulated manner and which are likewise made of a material which is permeable to air and moisture.
  • the spacer 8 according to FIGS. 4 and 5, like the spacer 8 according to FIGS. 2 and 3, represents a construction which can be brought into a helical or spiral shape and which makes it possible for clothes to be rolled up without kinking and wrinkling place the dryer basket and dry it there without moving or touching a rotating drum.
  • the individual articulated segments 11 of the device 7 according to FIG. 4 keep the individual layers of a textile good to be dried at a distance of about 1 to 2 cm.
  • the segments 11 are designed with side openings 12 through which the dry air flow can flow into the segments 11 and can come into contact with the inner surfaces of a material to be dried through the segments 11 of the spacer 9.
  • the walls of the segments 11 surrounding the inner openings 12 are made of perforated material or of material which is made permeable to air and moisture in the manner described above.
  • the segments 11 are formed with articulation devices 13, which on one side of the segments 11 each have an adjacent segment 11.
  • lapping area 14 and a rivet connection 15 which engages in the overlapping area 14 and in the segment 11 overlapping therefrom.
  • the rivet connection 15 leads to the individual segments 11 being firmly but rotatably connected to one another.
  • the individual segments can be spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the spacer and so-called spacer elements can be provided between the segments, via which the segments are connected to one another in an articulated manner.
  • the articulated movement between the segments can be formed by joints known per se and / or by a flexible design of the spacer elements and / or a flexible design of the segments themselves.
  • the spacer 8 can be stowed in a rolled-up state to save space due to its design.
  • the holding unit 10 is integrated into the joint devices 13 in the form of a grid, which each hold the segments at an angle set by an operator. If the angle between the individual segments is to be changed, the segments must be adjusted by applying an adjusting force from a latching position of the grid to a latching position of the grid corresponding to the desired angle, the grid being able to be carried out with any number of latching positions.
  • the spacers 8 of the devices 7 according to FIGS. 2 and 4 preferably each have a length of approximately 1.20 m and a depth of approximately 0.3 m, which advantageously means that the spacer 8 also protects the protected one Drying suit trousers in a space-saving and rolled-up position is feasible.

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Abstract

The laundry holder (7) has a spacer (8) with a flexible format on which the laundry (9) to be dried is placed with the spacer in a flat position, with subsequent rolling of the spacer to allow it to fit into the rotary drying drum (2), the overlapping sections of the laundry spaced from one another for even drying via the heated air flow passed through the drying drum. The spacer can be provided by a number of flat elements which are linked together to allow them to be formed into a helix.

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Beschreibung Einrichtung zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut Description Device for holding items to be dried
[001] Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut gemäß der im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1 näher definierten Art.The invention relates to a device for holding goods to be dried according to the kind defined in the preamble of claim 1.
[002] Aus der DE 101 03 986 AI ist ein Trockengestell für einen Wäschetrockner bekannt, welches zur ruhenden Anordnung von Trockengütern in einer Trommel eines Wäschetrockners vorgesehen ist. Dazu wird das Trockengestell über Befestigungslaschen an einem Lagerschild des Wäschetrockners befestigt, so dass das Trockengestell ruhend innerhalb der drehbaren Trommel angeordnet ist.From DE 101 03 986 AI a drying rack for a clothes dryer is known, which is provided for the stationary arrangement of dry goods in a drum of a clothes dryer. For this purpose, the drying rack is fastened to a bearing plate of the tumble dryer by means of fastening tabs, so that the drying rack is arranged at rest within the rotating drum.
[003] Mit einem derartigen Trockengestell besteht die Möglichkeit, Trockengut zu trocknen, welches während des Trockenvorgangs nicht bewegt werden darf, um ein Einlaufen des Trockenguts, wie bei Wirkwaren oder Kleidungsstücken aus Wolle, oder eventuelle Beschädigungen an Trockengut, wie Schuhen, zu vermeiden.With such a drying rack, there is the possibility of drying dry goods, which must not be moved during the drying process, in order to prevent the dry goods from shrinking, such as in the case of knitwear or woolen clothing, or to prevent damage to dry goods, such as shoes.
[004] Des Weiteren ist es vorgesehen, das Trockengestell mit einer äußeren Hülle zu umgeben, die in Umfangsrichtung der Trommel geschlossen ausgeführt ist. Damit soll vermieden werden, dass ruhend in dem Trockengestell angeordnete Trockengüter mit der sich drehenden Trommel in Berührung kommen und beschädigt werden.Furthermore, it is provided to surround the drying rack with an outer shell which is closed in the circumferential direction of the drum. This is to prevent dry goods which are arranged in the drying rack from coming into contact with the rotating drum and being damaged.
[005] Da bestimmte Trockengüter, wie Bekleidungsgegenstände aus Wolle, keine Dochtwirkung aufweisen, kann es unter Umständen sehr lange dauern, bis derartige Trockengüter einen gewünschten Trocknungsgrad aufweisen. Um bei solchen Trockengütern ein gewünschtes Trockenergebnis innerhalb akzeptabler Trocknungszeiten zu erreichen, ist ein in das Trockengestell einsetzbares Innengestell vorgeschlagen, welches innerhalb der äußeren Hülle anordenbar ist und mit mehreren Ebenen ausgeführt ist, auf welchen Ebenen mehrere Trockengüter verteilt werden können oder auf den auch nur ein einzelnes Trockengut verteilt angeordnet werden kann.Since certain dry goods, such as articles of clothing made of wool, do not have a wicking effect, it may take a long time until such dry goods have a desired degree of drying. In order to achieve a desired drying result within acceptable drying times for such dry goods, an inner frame which can be arranged in the outer shell and is designed with several levels, on which levels several dry goods can be distributed or even only one, is proposed individual dry goods can be distributed.
[006] Dabei besteht insbesondere die Möglichkeit einzelne Bereiche eines Bekleidungsstückes, wie beispielsweise die Ärmel und den Brustbereich eines Pullovers, auf den verschiedenen Ebenen des Innengestells verteilt und zueinander beabstandet anzuordnen, um eine direkt mit einem Trockenluftstrom des Wäschetrockners beaufschlagbare Oberfläche des zu trocknenden Guts in dem Wäschetrockner zu vergrößern.In particular, there is the possibility of arranging individual areas of a piece of clothing, such as the sleeves and the chest area of a sweater, on the different levels of the inner frame and spaced apart from one another in order to have a surface of the material to be dried which can be directly acted upon by a dry air stream from the clothes dryer to enlarge the dryer.
[007] Nachteilig dabei ist jedoch, dass für eine den Trockenvorgang begünstigende Anordnung von zu trocknenden Bekleidungsstücken oder eines zu trocknenden Kleidungsstückes auf den verschiedenen Ebenen des Innengestells komplizierte Faltvorschriften zu beachten sind. Diese Faltvorschriften für die spezielle Anordnung der Bekleidungsstücke auf dem Innengestell bedürfen unerwünschterweise einer aufwändigen Erklärung durch eine Gebrauchsanweisung oder einer Einweisung einer Bedienperson des Wäschetrockners durch Fachpersonal, so dass die Handhabung des Innengestells für eine Bedienperson ohne die vorgenannten Hilfestellungen nachteilhafterweise komplex ist.The disadvantage here, however, is that complicated folding regulations must be observed for an arrangement of clothing to be dried or an item of clothing to be dried which favors the drying process on the various levels of the inner frame. These folding instructions for the special arrangement of the items of clothing on the inner frame undesirably require a complex explanation by means of an instruction manual or an instruction by an operator of the tumble dryer by specialist personnel, so that the handling of the inner frame for an operator is disadvantageously complex without the aforementioned assistance.
[008] Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Einrichtung zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut innerhalb einer Trockeneinrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, mit der eine mit einem Trockenluftstrom beaufschlagbare Oberfläche des zu trocknenden Gutes maximierbar ist und die für eine Bedienperson eine einfache Handhabung aufweist.The present invention is therefore based on the object to provide a device for holding material to be dried within a drying device, with which a surface to be dried with a dry air stream of the material to be dried can be maximized and which is easy for an operator to use having.
[009] Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe mit einer Einrichtung zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut gemäß den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.According to the invention this object is achieved with a device for holding goods to be dried according to the features of claim 1.
[010] Mit der Einrichtung zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1, die mit einem wenigstens abschnittsweise flexibel ausgeführten Abstandshalter ausgebildet ist, auf dem das zu trocknende Gut anordenbar ist und der gemeinsam mit dem zu trocknenden Gut in eine derartige im Wesentlichen gekrümmte Form bringbar ist, sind sich überlappende Bereiche des zu trocknenden Guts derart beabstandet zueinander angeordnet, dass eine mit einem Trockenluftstrom beaufschlagbare Oberfläche des zu trocknenden Guts, wie beispielsweise Wollpullover, Anzughosen oder Röcke, ohne aufwändige vorbereitende Tätigkeiten einer Bedienperson maximiert ist.With the device for holding material to be dried according to the preamble of claim 1, which is formed with an at least partially flexible spacer on which the material to be dried can be arranged and which together with the material to be dried in such a An essentially curved shape can be brought about, overlapping areas of the material to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another such that a surface of the material to be dried that can be acted upon by a dry air stream, such as wool sweaters, suit pants or skirts, is maximized without the laborious preparatory activities of an operator.
[011] Die einfache Handhabung der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zum Halten ergibt sich aus der Tatsache, dass das zu trocknende Gut vor dem Einbringen in die Trocknereinrichtung lediglich auf den Abstandshalter aufgelegt wird und in die im Wesentlichen gekrümmte Form bzw. in einem wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand, in der sich überlappende Bereiche des zu trocknenden Guts beabstandet zueinander angeordnet sind, beispielsweise mittels Aufrollen bringbar ist, ohne dass das zu trocknende Gut von einer Bedienperson wie bei aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Einrichtungen gemäß aufwändigen Faltanleitungen in eine für den Trockenprozess vorteilhaften Zustand gebracht werden muss.The simple handling of the device according to the invention results from the fact that the material to be dried is only placed on the spacer before being introduced into the dryer device and into the essentially curved shape or in an at least approximately spiral shape, in which overlapping areas of the goods to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another, for example by rolling them up, without the operator having to bring the goods to be dried into a state advantageous for the drying process, as in the case of devices known from the prior art, according to complex folding instructions got to.
[012] Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung bilden die Gegenstände der Unteransprüche.[012] Advantageous refinements of the invention form the subjects of the subclaims.
[013] Bei einer bevorzugten und kostengünstigen Ausführung des Gegenstandes nach der Erfindung ist der Abstandshalter aus einem derart flexiblen Material hergestellt, dass der Abstandshalter reversibel aus einem wenigstens annähernd ebenen Zustand, in welchem ein zu trocknendes Gut auf den Abstandshalter aufgelegt wird, in einen wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand, in welchem das zu trocknende Gut in der Trocknereinrichtung getrocknet wird und in welchem sich überlappende Bereiche des zu trocknenden Guts zueinander beabstandet angeordnet sind, bringbar ist.In a preferred and inexpensive embodiment of the object according to the invention, the spacer is made of such a flexible material that the spacer is reversible from an at least approximately flat state, in which a material to be dried is placed on the spacer, in at least one approximately spiral-shaped state, in which the material to be dried is dried in the drying device and in which overlapping regions of the material to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another.
[014] Bei einer alternativen vorteilhaften Ausbildung des Abstandshalters kann es vorgesehen sein, dass der Abstandshalter aus mehreren gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Segmenten gebildet ist, die derart gegeneinander verschwenkbar sind, dass der Abstandshalter reversibel aus einem wenigstens annähernd ebenen Zustand, in welchem zu trocknendes Gut auf den Abstandshalter aufgelegt wird, in einen wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand, in welchem das zu trocknende Gut in der Trocknereinrichtung getrocknet wird und in welchem sich überlappende Bereiche des zu trocknenden Guts zueinander beabstandet angeordnet sind, bringbar ist. Dabei kann es weiters vorgesehen sein, dass die Segmente starr und oder flexibel ausgebildet sind sowie in Längsrichtung des Abstandshalters mit gleicher oder unterschiedlicher Breite ausgeführt sind.In an alternative advantageous embodiment of the spacer, it can it is provided that the spacer is formed from a plurality of segments which are connected to one another in an articulated manner and which can be pivoted relative to one another in such a way that the spacer is reversible from an at least approximately flat state, in which material to be dried is placed on the spacer, into an at least approximately spiral state, in which the material to be dried is dried in the drying device and in which overlapping regions of the material to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another. It can further be provided that the segments are rigid and or flexible and are designed with the same or different widths in the longitudinal direction of the spacer.
[015] Dabei sind die letztgenannten Merkmale der Segmente derart in beliebiger Art und Weise kombinierbar, dass ein Abstand zwischen den sich überlappenden Bereichen des zu trocknenden Guts im wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand des Abstandshalters in für einen Trocknungsvorgang besonders vorteilhafter Art und Weise einstellbar sind.The latter features of the segments can be combined in any way that a distance between the overlapping areas of the material to be dried in the at least approximately spiral shape of the spacer can be adjusted in a particularly advantageous manner for a drying process.
[016] Des Weiteren können die Segmente über Gelenkeinrichtungen derart miteinander verbunden sein, dass ein möglicher Schwenkwinkel zwischen zwei Segmenten ausgehend von einer Nulllage in eine der Schwenkrichtungen größer ist als in eine dazu entgegengesetzte Schwenkrichtung. Dies führt vorteilhafterweise dazu, dass ein Aufrollen des Abstandshalters in den wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand, in welchem das auf den Abstandshalter aufgelegte zu trocknende Gut getrocknet wird, durch Verschwenken der Segmente in Schwenkrichtung des kleineren Schwenkwinkels einen genügend großen Abstand zwischen den sich überlappenden Bereichen des zu trocknenden Guts ohne Einklemmen des zu trocknenden Gutes zwischen zwei gegeneinander verschwenkbaren Segmenten gewährleistet. Zusätzlich bietet sich dadurch aber auch die Möglichkeit, den Abstandshalter durch Verschwenken der einzelnen Segmente in die Schwenkrichtung des größeren Schwenkwinkels ohne aufgelegtes zu trocknendes Gut in einen derartigen spiralförmigen Zustand zu verbringen, in dem die Segmente nur einen geringen Abstand zueinander aufweisen und der Abstandshalter eine besonders platzsparende, d. h. eine nur wenig Lagerraum beanspruchende Form aufweist.[016] Furthermore, the segments can be connected to one another via articulated devices in such a way that a possible swivel angle between two segments, starting from a zero position, is larger in one of the swivel directions than in an opposite swivel direction. This advantageously leads to a rolling up of the spacer into the at least approximately spiral-shaped state, in which the material to be dried placed on the spacer is dried, by pivoting the segments in the pivoting direction of the smaller pivoting angle, a sufficiently large distance between the overlapping areas of the drying goods without pinching the goods to be dried between two mutually pivotable segments guaranteed. In addition, this also offers the possibility of spending the spacer by swiveling the individual segments in the swiveling direction of the larger swiveling angle without any material to be dried being placed in such a spiral state in which the segments are only a short distance apart and the spacer is particularly good space-saving, d. H. has a shape that takes up little storage space.
[017] Um einen Trocknungsvorgang zu begünstigen, kann der Abstandshalter bei einer Weiterbildung des Gegenstandes der Erfindung wenigstens bereichsweise von dem Trockenluftstrom und vorzugsweise mit Feuchtigkeit angereicherter Abluft durchströmbar ausgeführt sein. Dann ist das zu trocknende Gut ausgehend von dem Abstandshalter auch in einein Anlagebereich zwischen dem Abstandshalter und dem zu trocknenden Gut mit dem Trockenluftstrom der Trocknereinrichtung beaufschlagbar und die mit Feuchtigkeit beladene Abluft ist auch aus dem Anlagebereich durch den Abstandshalter hindurch aus der Trocknereinrichtung abführbar.In order to promote a drying process, the spacer can be designed so that the dry air flow and preferably moisture-enriched exhaust air can flow through it, at least in some areas, in a development of the subject matter of the invention. Then, the material to be dried, starting from the spacer, can also be acted upon by the dry air flow of the drying device into an area between the spacer and the material to be dried, and the exhaust air laden with moisture can also be passed through the area of the system Spacers can be removed from the dryer device.
[018] Bei einer einfachen und fraktionellen Weiterbildung des Gegenstandes nach der Erfindung ist der Abstandshalter wenigstens bereichsweise aus einem luftdurchlässigen Material, wie einem retikuliertem PUR-Schaum, einem Wirrvlies oder einem Abstandsgewirk, hergestellt.In a simple and fractional development of the object according to the invention, the spacer is made at least in regions of an air-permeable material, such as a reticulated PUR foam, a non-woven fabric or a spacer fabric.
[019] Soll die erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut in einer Trocknereinrichtung mit einer drehbaren Trommel, deren Drehbewegung während des Betriebs der Trocknereinrichtung nicht deaktivierbar ist, eingesetzt werden, ist der Abstandshalter auf einen an sich bekannten Trocknerkorb auflegbar, welcher vorzugsweise im Bereich einer Tür der Trocknereinrichtung befestigbar ist. Damit wird gewährleistet, dass das zu trocknende Gut während des Trockenvorganges nicht bewegt wird. Dies ist vorzugsweise bei Wirkwaren und Kleidungsstücken besonders vorteilhaft, die bei einer Bewegung während des Trocknens einlaufen würden. Gleiches gilt für Schuhe oder andere Trockengüter, die durch die Bewegung in der Trommel beschädigt werden könnten.If the device according to the invention for holding material to be dried is to be used in a dryer with a rotatable drum, the rotation of which cannot be deactivated during operation of the dryer, the spacer can be placed on a dryer basket known per se, which is preferably in the area a door of the dryer can be attached. This ensures that the material to be dried is not moved during the drying process. This is particularly advantageous particularly in the case of knitted fabrics and articles of clothing which would shrink if they were moved during drying. The same applies to shoes or other dry goods that could be damaged by movement in the drum.
[020] Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführung werden die federelastischen und dämpfenden Eigenschaften der Abstandshalter ausgenutzt und der Abstandshalter ohne den korbartigen Trocknereinsatz direkt in die sich drehende Trommel gelegt. Dabei wird der Abstandshalter derart ausgeführt, dass er beim Zusammenrollen das Trockengut (Textilstück) fest zwischen den einzelnen Lagen fixiert und vollständig umschließt. Die äußere Lage des Abstandshalters schützt das Trockengut (Textilstück) vor den Stößen beim Umherwirbeln in der sich drehenden Trommel . Durch die Fixierung zwischen den einzelnen Lagen des Abstandshalters wird eine Bewegung des Trockenguts (Textilstücks) sicher verhindert.In a further advantageous embodiment, the resilient and damping properties of the spacers are used and the spacer is placed directly in the rotating drum without the basket-like dryer insert. The spacer is designed in such a way that, when rolled up, it firmly fixes the dry goods (textile piece) between the individual layers and completely encloses them. The outer layer of the spacer protects the dry goods (textile piece) from the impacts when whirling around in the rotating drum. The fixation between the individual layers of the spacer reliably prevents the dry goods (textile piece) from moving.
[021] Um eine besonders sichere Anordnung des Abstandshalters auf einem Trocknerkorb zu gewährleisten, kann es vorgesehen sein, dass der Abstandshalter mittels einer Befestigungseinrichtung, vorzugsweise über Riemen oder Halteklammern, an dem Trocknerkorb befestigt wird.In order to ensure a particularly secure arrangement of the spacer on a dryer basket, it can be provided that the spacer is fastened to the dryer basket by means of a fastening device, preferably via straps or retaining clips.
[022] In einer besonders vorteilhaften Weiterfuhrung des Gegenstandes nach der Erfindung ist es vorgesehen, dass der Abstandshalter in seinem wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen bzw. wenigstens bereichsweise gekrümmt ausgeführten Zustand durch eine Halteeinheit gehalten wird, wobei die Halteeinheit als separates Bauteil ausgeführt sein kann oder in den Abstandshalter selbst integriert sein kann.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the object according to the invention, it is provided that the spacer in its at least approximately spiral or at least regionally curved state is held by a holding unit, wherein the holding unit can be designed as a separate component or in the Spacers themselves can be integrated.
[023] Eine besonders einfache und kostengünstige Ausgestaltung der Halteeinheit liegt dann vor, wenn der Abstandshalter in seinem wenigstens annähernd spirdförmigen Zustand an seinem offenen äußeren Ende mit einer Stofflage ausgeführt ist, die eine derartige Länge aufweist, dass diese den eingerollten Abstandshalter über einen gewissen Umfang, vorzugsweise über das Eineinhalbfache seines gesamten Umfanges umschlingt und über eine Haftreibung in seiner eingerollten Position hält. Dabei kann die Stoffbahn ähnlich einem Frottierhandtuch ausgeführt sein, so dass die Auflage der Stofflage und die im Kontaktbereich zwischen dem Abstandshalter und der Stofflage vorliegenden Haftreibungskräfte der Spannkraft des eingerollten Abstandshalters entgegenwirken und diesen in seinem wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand hält. Die Verwendung der Stofflage ist besonders vorteilhaft, wenn der Abstandshalter in einem Trocknerkorb ruhig liegend angeordnet wird.A particularly simple and inexpensive embodiment of the holding unit is present when the spacer in its at least approximately earth-shaped state is designed at its open outer end with a layer of material which is of such a length that it extends the rolled-up spacer to a certain extent , preferably over one and a half times its entire circumference wraps around and holds it in a rolled position by means of static friction. The fabric web can be designed similar to a terry towel, so that the support of the fabric layer and the static friction forces present in the contact area between the spacer and the fabric layer counteract the resilience of the rolled-up spacer and hold it in its at least approximately spiral shape. The use of the fabric layer is particularly advantageous if the spacer is placed in a lying position in a dryer basket.
[024] Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung des Gegenstandes nach der Erfindung ist es vorgesehen, dass der Abstandshalter wenigstens auf seiner dem zu trocknenden Gut zugewandten Oberfläche mit einer weichen, textilschonenden Oberfläche ausgeführt ist, so dass eine Beschädigung des zu trocknenden Guts vermieden wird und vorzugsweise Knickstellen und eine Faltenbildung am zu trocknenden Gut vermieden werden.In a further advantageous embodiment of the object according to the invention it is provided that the spacer is at least on its surface facing the material to be dried with a soft, textile-friendly surface, so that damage to the material to be dried is avoided and preferably Kinks and wrinkles on the items to be dried are avoided.
[025] Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispieles mit Bezug auf die beigefügte Zeichnung. Es zeigen:Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
[026] Fig. 1 eine schematisierte Frontansicht einer Trocknereinrichtung mit einer darin angeordneten erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut;[026] FIG. 1 shows a schematic front view of a dryer device with a device according to the invention arranged therein for holding material to be dried;
[027] Fig. 2 eine stark schematisiert dargestellte erste Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung mit einem Abstandshalter in einem wenigstens annähernd spnalförmigen Zustand;[027] FIG. 2 shows a highly schematically illustrated first embodiment of the device according to the invention with a spacer in an at least approximately spherical state;
[028] Fig. 3 die Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 2 mit dem Abstandshalter in einem wenigstens annähernd ebenen Zustand;[028] FIG. 3 shows the device according to FIG. 2 with the spacer in an at least approximately flat state;
[029] Fig. 4 eine stark schematisiert dargestellte zweite Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung mit einem Abstandshalter in einem wenigstens annähernd sp alförmigen Zustand, der mit mehreren starr ausgebildeten und gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Segmenten ausgeführt ist; und4 shows a highly schematically represented second embodiment of the device according to the invention with a spacer in an at least approximately columnar state, which is designed with a plurality of rigidly configured and articulated segments; and
[030] Fig. 5 eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Abstandshalters der Einrichtung gemäß Fig.4 in seinem wenigstens annähernd ebenen Zustand.5 shows a three-dimensional representation of the spacer of the device according to FIG. 4 in its at least approximately flat state.
[031] Die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Trocknereinrichtung 1 ist mit einer um eine horizontale Achse drehbare Trommel 2 ausgeführt, die in ihrem Innenraum mit nicht näher dargestellten Wäschemitnehmern versehen ist, um die Wäsche während der Trom- meldrehung zu bewegen. Weiterhin ist die als Wäschetrockner ausgeführte Trocknereinrichtung 1 in an sich bekannter Art und Weise mit einem Gebläse, einer Heizeinrichtung sowie einem Kondensator ausgebildet, um einen von einem Luftkanal geschlossenen Luftkreislauf durch, die Trommel 2 hindurch erzeugen zu können.The dryer device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is designed with a drum 2 which can be rotated about a horizontal axis and which is provided in its interior with laundry carriers, not shown, in order to move the laundry while the drum is rotating. Furthermore, the dryer device 1, which is designed as a tumble dryer, is designed in a manner known per se with a blower, a heating device and a condenser, in order to be able to produce an air circuit closed by an air duct through the drum 2.
[032] Während des Trocknungsvorgangs wird durch eine gelochte Mantelfläche der Trommel 2 von der Heizeinrichtung erwärmte Luft bzw. ein Trockenluftstrom in das Innere der Trommel 2 geleitet. Dort wird zu trocknendes Gut bzw. zu trocknende Wäsche mit dem Trockenluftstrom beaufschlagt, wobei der Trockenluftstrom mit Feuchtigkeit angereichert wird. Anschließend wird der feuchte Trockenluftstrom als Abluft zu einem innerhalb einer die Befüllöffnung der Trocknereinrichtung 1 verschließenden Trocknertür 3 angeordneten Flusensieb geführt. Von dort wird die mit Feuchtigkeit angereicherte Abluft über den Luftkanal zum Kondensator geleitet, in dem die Abluft abgekühlt wird. Dabei wird die im Inneren der Trommel in Form von Wasserdampf aufgenommene Feuchtigkeit kondensiert und in einen Vorratsbehälter oder an die Umgebung abgeführt. Nach dem die Abluft den Kondensator passiert hat, wird der Luftstrom vom Gebläse wiederum zur Heizeinrichtung geleitet und dort auf die gewünschte Trocknungstemperatur erwärmt.During the drying process, air heated by the heating device or a dry air stream is injected into the through a perforated outer surface of the drum 2 Interior of the drum 2 passed. There, the material to be dried or laundry to be dried is acted upon by the dry air flow, the dry air flow being enriched with moisture. The moist dry air flow is then conducted as exhaust air to a lint filter arranged inside a dryer door 3 which closes the filling opening of the dryer device 1. From there, the exhaust air enriched with moisture is passed through the air duct to the condenser, in which the exhaust air is cooled. The moisture absorbed inside the drum in the form of water vapor is condensed and discharged into a storage container or to the environment. After the exhaust air has passed the condenser, the air flow from the fan is again directed to the heating device, where it is heated to the desired drying temperature.
[033] Innerhalb der Trommel 2 ist ein Trocknereinsatz 4 einer Einrichtung 7 zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut in einer ruhenden Position innerhalb der Trommel 2 vorgesehen, der vorliegend korbartig und bevorzugt mit mehreren Spriegeln 16 ausgeführt ist. Dieser Trocknereinsatz 4 ist über eine Steckeinrichtung 5 im Türbereich der Trocknereinrichtung 1 an einer Wandung 6 der Trocknereinrichtung befestigt, so dass der Trocknereinsatz 4 selbst bei drehender Trommel 2 in einer ruhenden Position im Inneren der Trocknereinrichtung 1, d. h. im Inneren der Trommel 2, angeordnet ist.Within the drum 2, a dryer insert 4 of a device 7 for holding material to be dried in a resting position within the drum 2 is provided, which in the present case is basket-like and is preferably designed with a plurality of hoops 16. This dryer insert 4 is fastened via a plug-in device 5 in the door area of the dryer device 1 to a wall 6 of the dryer device, so that the dryer insert 4, even when the drum 2 is rotating, in a resting position inside the dryer device 1, i. H. is arranged inside the drum 2.
[034] Des Weiteren ist im Inneren der Trommel 2 ein Abstandshalter 8 der Einrichtung 7 zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut in einer ruhenden Position in der Trommel 2 der Trocknereinrichtung 1 angeordnet. Der Abstandshalter 8 ist auf dem Trocknereinsatz 4 aufgelegt und aus einem flexiblen Material hergestellt, so dass der Abstandshalter 8 reversibel aus einem in Fig. 3 und Fig. 5 dargestellten, wenigstens annähernd ebenen Zustand in einen in Fig. 2 und Fig.4 dargestellten, wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand bringbar ist, wobei die in Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 sowie in Fig. 4 und Fig.5 in Alleinstellung gezeigten Abstandshalter 8 zwei bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der erf ndungsgemäßen Einrichtung 7 sind.Furthermore, a spacer 8 of the device 7 for holding material to be dried is arranged in a resting position in the drum 2 of the drying device 1 in the interior of the drum 2. The spacer 8 is placed on the dryer insert 4 and made of a flexible material, so that the spacer 8 is reversible from an at least approximately flat state shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 into an state shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, can be brought at least approximately into a spiral state, the spacers 8 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and in FIGS. 4 and 5 alone being two preferred embodiments of the device 7 according to the invention.
[035] Alternativ hierzu kann es auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Drehbewegung der Trommel 2 während des Trockenprozesses deaktivierbar ist. Dann wird der Abstandshalter 8 ohne Trocknereinsatz 4 in das Innere der Trommel 2 eingelegt.Alternatively, it can also be provided that the rotary movement of the drum 2 can be deactivated during the drying process. The spacer 8 is then inserted into the interior of the drum 2 without a dryer insert 4.
[036] Alternativ hierzu können in einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführung die federelastischen und dämpfenden Eigenschaften der Abstandshalter ausgenutzt und der Abstandshalter ohne den korbartigen Trocknereinsatz 4 direkt in die sich drehende Trommel 2 gelegt werden. Dabei wird der Abstandshalter 8 derart ausgeführt, dass er beim Zusammenrollen das Trockengut 9 (Textilstück) fest zwischen den einzelnen Lagen fixiert und vollständig umschließt. Die äußere Lage des Abstandshalters 8 schützt das Trockengut 9 (Textilstück) vor den Stößen beim Umherwirbeln in der sich drehenden Trommel 2. Durch die Fixierung zwischen den einzelnen Lagen des Ab- Standshalters 8 wird eine Bewegung des Trockenguts 9 (Textilstücks) sicher verhindert.Alternatively, in a further advantageous embodiment, the resilient and damping properties of the spacers can be used and the spacers can be placed directly in the rotating drum 2 without the basket-like dryer insert 4. The spacer 8 is designed in such a way that, when rolled up, it firmly fixes and completely encloses the dry material 9 (textile piece) between the individual layers. The outer layer of the spacer 8 protects the dry goods 9 (textile piece) from the impacts when whirling around in the rotating drum 2. By fixing between the individual layers of the Stand holder 8 prevents movement of the dry material 9 (textile piece).
[037] Auf den in Fig. 2 in aufgerolltem Zustand dargestellten Abstandshalter 8 der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung 7 zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut ist vor dem Aufrollen zu trocknendes textiles Gut 9, wie ein Pullover, eine Hose oder ein Rock, aufgelegt und gemeinsam mit dem Abstandshalter 8 bevorzugt ohne Knick- und Faltenbildung aufgerollt.2 in the rolled-up state of the spacer 8 of the device 7 according to the invention for holding material to be dried, textile material 9 to be dried before being rolled up, such as a sweater, pants or skirt, is placed and together with the Spacer 8 preferably rolled up without kinking and wrinkling.
[038] In dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten Zustand weist der Abstandshalter 7 eine derartige im Wesentlichen gekrümmte Form auf, dass die sich überlappenden Bereiche des zu trocknenden textilen Guts 9 in radialer Richtung voneinander beabstandet angeordnet sind. Der Abstandshalter 8 ist vorliegend von dem Trockenluftstrom sowie mit Feuchtigkeit angereicherter Abluft durchströmbar, so dass das zu trocknende Gut ausgehend von dem Abstandshalter 8 auch in einem Anlagebereich zwischen dem Abstandshalter 8 und dem zu trocknenden Gut 9 mit dem Trockenluftstrom beaufschlagbar ist. Des Weiteren besteht bei der luft- und auch feuchtigkeitsdurchlässigen Ausführung des Abstandshalters 8 die Möglichkeit, dass mit Feuchtigkeit beladene Abluft von dem zu trocknenden Gut 9 in Richtung des Abstandshalters 8 in das Innere der Trommel 2 führbar ist und von dort durch die Tür in Richtung des Kondensators geleitet werden kann.In the state shown in FIG. 2, the spacer 7 has an essentially curved shape such that the overlapping regions of the textile material 9 to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another in the radial direction. In the present case, the spacer 8 can be flowed through by the dry air flow and exhaust air enriched with moisture, so that the material to be dried, starting from the spacer 8, can also be acted upon by the dry air flow in a contact area between the spacer 8 and the material 9 to be dried. Furthermore, there is the possibility in the air and moisture-permeable design of the spacer 8 that moisture-laden exhaust air can be guided from the material 9 to be dried in the direction of the spacer 8 into the interior of the drum 2 and from there through the door in the direction of the Capacitor can be passed.
[039] Der Abstandshalter 8 ist vorliegend aus einem retikulierten PUR-Schaum hergestellt, der sowohl von dem Trockenluftstrom als auch von mit Feuchtigkeit beladener Abluft durchströmbar ist. Während der Herstellung des PUR-Schaumes werden die Prozessparameter derart eingestellt, dass die inneren Luftblasen des Schaums platzen und lediglich die Eckkonstruktionen der Schaumstruktur erhalten bleiben. Damit steht ein poröses und auch reversibel biegbares Material zur Verfügung, welches kostengünstig und mit einer textilschonenden Oberfläche ausgeführt ist.In the present case, the spacer 8 is made of a reticulated PUR foam, through which both the dry air flow and the exhaust air laden with moisture can flow. During the production of the PUR foam, the process parameters are set such that the foam's inner air bubbles burst and only the corner structures of the foam structure are retained. This provides a porous and also reversibly bendable material which is inexpensive and has a textile-friendly surface.
[040] Selbstverständlich liegt es im Ermessen des Fachmannes auch andere Kunststoffe als Polyurethan für die Herstellung des im Wesentlichen mattenartig ausgeführten Abstandshalters zu verwenden, mit welchen Abstandshalter mit den vorbeschriebenen Merkmalen herstellbar sind und die die erforderliche Festigkeit und Temperaturbeständigkeit aufweisen.Of course, it is at the discretion of the person skilled in the art to use plastics other than polyurethane for the production of the essentially mat-like spacer, with which spacers can be produced with the features described above and which have the required strength and temperature resistance.
[041] Des Weiteren besteht auch die Möglichkeit, den Abstandshalter in Abhängigkeit des jeweils vorliegenden Anwendungsfalles aus einem Wirrvlies oder einem Abstandsgewirk zu fertigen. Darüber hinaus liegt es im Ermessen des Fachmannes einen Abstandshalter aus einer Kombination aus retikulierten PUR-Schaum und/oder einem Wirrvlies und/oder einem Abstandsgewirk herzustellen. Dabei kann ein Abstandshalter beispielsweise aus mehreren übereinander angeordneten und miteinander fest verbundenen Schichten der vorgenannten Materialien und/oder durch sich in Längsrichtung des Abstandshalters 8 erstreckende, hintereinander angeordnete Bereiche gebildet sein, die aus einem der vorgenannten Materialien oder auch aus einer Kombination der Materialien bestehen.[041] Furthermore, there is also the possibility of producing the spacer from a random fleece or a spacer fabric, depending on the respective application. In addition, it is at the discretion of the person skilled in the art to produce a spacer from a combination of reticulated PUR foam and / or a random fleece and / or a spacer fabric. In this case, a spacer can consist, for example, of several superposed and fixed to one another connected layers of the aforementioned materials and / or by regions which extend in the longitudinal direction of the spacer 8 and are arranged one behind the other and which consist of one of the aforementioned materials or also of a combination of the materials.
[042] So kann es durchaus auch vorgesehen sein, dass Bereiche, welche im Inneren der Spirale des Abstandshalters 8 angeordnet sind, mit einer anderen, vorzugsweise höheren, Porosität ausgeführt sind, als dies bei den äußeren Bereichen des spiralförmigen Abstandshalters der Fall ist, um eine gleichmäßige Durchströmung bzw. Beaufschlagung des zu trocknenden Gutes mit dem Trockenluftstrom zu erreichen.[042] It can also be provided that regions which are arranged inside the spiral of the spacer 8 are designed with a different, preferably higher, porosity than is the case with the outer regions of the spiral spacer in order to to achieve a uniform flow or exposure of the material to be dried to the dry air flow.
[043] Zusätzlich ist die erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung 7 mit einer Halteeinheit 10 zum Halten des Abstandshalters 8 gemeinsam mit dem zu trocknenden Gut 9 in seinem wenigstens annähernd gekrümmten bzw. spiralförmigen Zustand ausgebildet, wobei die Halteeinheit 10 bei dem in Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel der Einrichtung 7 durch zwei fest mit dem Abstandshalter 8 verbundene Schnüre 17A, 17B ausgeführt ist, welche bei dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten eingerollten Zustand des Abstandshalters 8 miteinander verbunden sind.In addition, the device 7 according to the invention is designed with a holding unit 10 for holding the spacer 8 together with the material 9 to be dried in its at least approximately curved or spiral state, the holding unit 10 in the case in FIGS. 2 and 3 The illustrated embodiment of the device 7 is implemented by two cords 17A, 17B which are firmly connected to the spacer 8 and which are connected to one another in the rolled-up state of the spacer 8 shown in FIG.
[044] Bei einer nicht näher dargestellten Weiterbildung des Abstandshalters ist es vorgesehen, dass an einem Ende des Abstandshalters ein dünnes Textil, wie beispielsweise Gaze oder ein netzartiger dünner Stoff, angeordnet ist und eine letzte Schicht bildet, die den aufgerollten Abstandshalter im Sinne eines Netzes kompakt umschließt. Dies führt dazu, dass der aufgewickelte Abstandshalter sich nicht selbsttätig aufwickeln kann und zusätzlich eventuell über den Abstandshalter stehende Bereiche des zu trocknenden Gutes eng gegen den Abstandshalter gedrückt sind. Damit wird eine Berührung zwischen dem zu trocknenden Gut und der sich im Betrieb der Trockeneinrichtung 1 drehenden Trommel sicher vermieden, wodurch empfindliche Trockengüter aus Wolle auch anderen Materialien sehr schonend und ohne Beschädigungen getrocknet werden können.In a further development of the spacer, not shown, it is provided that a thin textile, such as gauze or a net-like thin material, is arranged at one end of the spacer and forms a last layer which forms the rolled-up spacer in the sense of a network compactly encloses. This means that the wound-up spacer cannot wind up automatically and, in addition, any areas of the material to be dried that are above the spacer are pressed tightly against the spacer. This reliably avoids contact between the material to be dried and the drum rotating during operation of the drying device 1, as a result of which sensitive dry goods made of wool and other materials can be dried very gently and without damage.
[045] Alternativ zu den in Fig.2 dargestellten Schnüren 17A, 17B der Halteeinheit 10 kann es auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Halteeinheit jeweils durch miteinander korrespondierende und vorzugsweise mit dem Abstandshalter verbundene Verschlussmittel, wie Clipverschlüsse, Knopf und Knopfloch, Magnete, ein Haken, der in vorbestimmtes Loch in dem Abstandshalter eingreift, ein Riemen mit einem Schnappverschluss, der in eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung eingreift, ein im Sinne eines Puzzlestückes ausgeführten Verschlusses oder eine Schnur, die in eine Klemmeinrichtung eingeklemmt wird, ausgebildet ist.As an alternative to the cords 17A, 17B of the holding unit 10 shown in FIG. 2, provision can also be made for the holding unit to have a hook in each case by means of corresponding locking means, such as clip closures, button and buttonhole, magnets, which are preferably connected to the spacer , which engages in a predetermined hole in the spacer, a strap with a snap fastener that engages in a receiving device, a fastener designed in the manner of a piece of a puzzle, or a cord that is clamped in a clamping device.
[046] Des Weiteren besteht die Möglichkeit, Hosenträgerklammern zum Befestigen des äußeren freien Endes des Abstandshalters an einem darunter Hegenden zugewandten Bereich des Abstandshalters zu befestigen oder auch Klammern über das freie Ende und die darunter liegende Lage des Abstandshalters zu schieben, um das freie Ende des Abstandshalters an der darunter angeordneten Lage des Abstandshalters zu befestigen.[046] Furthermore, there is the possibility of attaching brace clips for attaching the outer free end of the spacer to an area of the spacer facing below it, or else clips can be attached via the free end and slide the underlying layer of the spacer to secure the free end of the spacer to the underlying layer of the spacer.
[047] Weitere alternative Ausführungsformen der Halteeinheit stellen Hüllen, wie beispielsweise ein Rohr oder ein Sack, dar, in welche der Abstandshalter eingeschoben bzw. gesteckt wird.[047] Further alternative embodiments of the holding unit are sleeves, such as a tube or a bag, into which the spacer is inserted or inserted.
[048] Bei einer weiteren alternativen Ausführung des Abstandshalters ist es vorgesehen, dass die Halteeinheit in den Abstandshalter, vorzugsweise in Form eines Federelementes, integriert ist, welche den Abstandshalter aufgrund von fertigungsbedingten Eigenspannungen in die spiralförmige Form zieht. Dann muss der Abstandshalter vor dem Einrollen des zu trocknenden Gutes von einer Bedienperson in einen wenigstens annähernd ebenen Zustand ausgerollt werden und rollt sich nach dem Loslassen automatisch auf.In a further alternative embodiment of the spacer, it is provided that the holding unit is integrated in the spacer, preferably in the form of a spring element, which pulls the spacer into the spiral shape on account of production-related internal stresses. Then the spacer must be rolled out by an operator into an at least approximately flat state before the material to be dried is rolled in and automatically rolls up after being released.
[049] Dabei kann es auch vorgesehen sein, dass der Abstandshalter in seiner Längsrichtung bei der Herstellung selbst mit einem derartigen Eigenspannungsverlauf hergestellt wird, dass sich der wenigstens annähernd spiralförmige Zustand des Abstandshalters aufgrund dieser Eigenspannungen ohne zusätzliches federndes Element automatisch einstellt, da dieser Zustand einen Gleichgewichtszustand des Abstandshalters darstellt.It can also be provided that the spacer is produced in its longitudinal direction during manufacture itself with such a residual stress curve that the at least approximately spiral state of the spacer is automatically set due to these residual stresses without an additional resilient element, since this state is one Represents equilibrium state of the spacer.
[050] In Fig. 4 und Fig. 5 ist ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung 7 mit einem Abstandshalter 8 dargestellt, bei dem der Abstandshalter 8 mehrere gelenkig miteinander verbundene Segmente 11 aufweist, die ebenfalls aus einem luft- und feuchtigkeitsdurchlässigen Material gefertigt sind. Der Abstandshalter 8 gemäß Fig.4 und Fig. 5 stellt wie der Abstandshalter 8 gemäß Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 eine in einen schneckenförrnigen bzw. spiralförmigen Zustand bringbare Konstruktion dar, die es ermöglicht, Kleidungsstücke im zusammengerollten Zustand ohne Knick- und Faltenbildung in den Trocknerkorb zu legen und dort ohne Bewegung und Berührung mit einer sich drehenden Trommel zu trocknen.4 and 5 show a further exemplary embodiment of the device 7 according to the invention with a spacer 8, in which the spacer 8 has a plurality of segments 11 which are connected to one another in an articulated manner and which are likewise made of a material which is permeable to air and moisture. The spacer 8 according to FIGS. 4 and 5, like the spacer 8 according to FIGS. 2 and 3, represents a construction which can be brought into a helical or spiral shape and which makes it possible for clothes to be rolled up without kinking and wrinkling place the dryer basket and dry it there without moving or touching a rotating drum.
[051] Die einzelnen gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Segmente 11 der Einrichtung 7 gemäß Fig.4 halten die einzelnen Lagen eines zu trocknenden textilen Gutes auf etwa 1 bis 2 cm Abstand. Die Segmente 11 sind mit seitlichen Öffnungen 12 ausgeführt, durch welche der Trockenluftstrom in die Segmente 11 strömen und mit den innenliegenden Oberflächen eines zu trocknenden Gutes durch die Segmente 11 des Abstandshalters 9 in Kontakt treten kann. Die die inneren Öffnungen 12 umgebenden Wände der Segmente 11 sind zu diesem Zweck aus perforiertem Material bzw. aus in der vorbeschriebenen Art und Weise luft- und feuchtigkeitsdurchlässig ausgeführtem Material gefertigt.The individual articulated segments 11 of the device 7 according to FIG. 4 keep the individual layers of a textile good to be dried at a distance of about 1 to 2 cm. The segments 11 are designed with side openings 12 through which the dry air flow can flow into the segments 11 and can come into contact with the inner surfaces of a material to be dried through the segments 11 of the spacer 9. For this purpose, the walls of the segments 11 surrounding the inner openings 12 are made of perforated material or of material which is made permeable to air and moisture in the manner described above.
[052] Die Segmente 11 sind vorliegend mit Gelenkeinrichtungen 13 ausgebildet, die auf einer Seite der Segmente 11 mit einem jeweils ein benachbartes Segment 11 über- läppenden Bereich 14 und einer in den überlappenden Bereich 14 sowie in das davon überlappte Segment 11 eingreifenden Nietverbindung 15 ausgeführt sind. Die Nietverbindung 15 führt dazu, dass die einzelnen Segmente 11 fest aber drehbar miteinander verbunden sind.[052] In the present case, the segments 11 are formed with articulation devices 13, which on one side of the segments 11 each have an adjacent segment 11. lapping area 14 and a rivet connection 15 which engages in the overlapping area 14 and in the segment 11 overlapping therefrom. The rivet connection 15 leads to the individual segments 11 being firmly but rotatably connected to one another.
[053] In einer Weiterbildung des Abstandshalters gemäß Fig. 4 und Fig. 5 können die einzelnen Segmente in Längsrichtung des Abstandshalters beabstandet zueinander ausgeführt sein und zwischen den Segmenten sogenannte Abstandselemente vorgesehen sein, über welche die Segmente gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. Dabei kann die gelenkige Bewegung zwischen den Segmenten über an sich bekannte Gelenke und/oder durch eine biegsame Ausführung der Abstandselemente und/oder eine biegsame Ausführung der Segmente selbst ausgebildet sein.In a development of the spacer according to FIGS. 4 and 5, the individual segments can be spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the spacer and so-called spacer elements can be provided between the segments, via which the segments are connected to one another in an articulated manner. The articulated movement between the segments can be formed by joints known per se and / or by a flexible design of the spacer elements and / or a flexible design of the segments themselves.
[054] Wird die Trocknereinrichtung 1 ohne die erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung 7 zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut gemäß Fig. 2 oder Fig.4 betrieben, ist der Abstandshalter 8 aufgrund seiner Ausgestaltung platzsparend in zusammengerolltem Zustand verstaubar.If the dryer device 1 is operated without the device 7 according to the invention for holding material to be dried according to FIG. 2 or FIG. 4, the spacer 8 can be stowed in a rolled-up state to save space due to its design.
[055] Bei einer Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung gemäß Fig.4 ist es vorgesehen, dass die Halteeinheit 10 in die Gelenkeinrichtungen 13 jeweils in Form einer Rasterung integriert ist, die die Segmente jeweils in einem von einer Bedienperson eingestellten Winkel zueinander halten. Soll der Winkel zwischen den einzelnen Segmenten verändert werden, müssen die Segmente durch das Aufbringen einer Verstellkraft aus einer Raststellung der Rasterung in eine dem gewünschten Winkel entsprechende Raststellung der Rasterung verstellt werden, wobei die Rasterung mit beliebig vielen Raststellungen ausgeführt sein kann.In a further development of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 4, it is provided that the holding unit 10 is integrated into the joint devices 13 in the form of a grid, which each hold the segments at an angle set by an operator. If the angle between the individual segments is to be changed, the segments must be adjusted by applying an adjusting force from a latching position of the grid to a latching position of the grid corresponding to the desired angle, the grid being able to be carried out with any number of latching positions.
[056] Darüber hinaus liegt es selbstverständlich im Ermessen des Fachmannes, den Abstandshalter 8 der Einrichtung 7 gemäß Fig. 4 mit einer der vorbeschriebenen Ausführungen der Halteeinheit auszubilden.[056] In addition, it is of course at the discretion of the person skilled in the art to design the spacer 8 of the device 7 according to FIG. 4 with one of the above-described designs of the holding unit.
[057] Die Abstandshalter 8 der Einrichtungen 7 gemäß Fig. 2 und Fig.4 weisen vorzugsweise jeweils eine Länge von ca. 1,20 m und eine Tiefe von ca. 0,3 m auf, womit vorteilhafterweise mit dem Abstandshalter 8 auch das geschützte Trocknen einer Anzugshose in platzsparender und zusammengerollter Position durchführbar ist.The spacers 8 of the devices 7 according to FIGS. 2 and 4 preferably each have a length of approximately 1.20 m and a depth of approximately 0.3 m, which advantageously means that the spacer 8 also protects the protected one Drying suit trousers in a space-saving and rolled-up position is feasible.
[058] Bezugszeichenliste 1 Trocknereinrichturig, Wäschetrockner 2 Trommel 3 Trocknertür 4 Trocknereinsatz 5 Steckeinrichtung 6 Wandung 7 Einrichtung Abstandshalter Trockengut Halteeinheit Segmente mittlere Öffnungen Gelenkeinrichtungen überlappender Bereich Vernietung SpriegelB Schnur [058] List of reference symbols 1 dryer device, tumble dryer 2 drum 3 dryer door 4 dryer insert 5 plug-in device 6 wall 7 device Spacers for dry goods Holding unit Segments Middle openings Joint devices Overlapping area Riveting SpriegelB Cord

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[001] Einrichtung (7) zum Halten von zu trocknendem Gut (9) innerhalb einer Trocknereinrichtung (1) mit einer vorzugsweise drehbaren Trommel (2), wobei das zu trocknende Gut (9) derart positionierbar ist, dass eine mit einem Trockenluftstrom beaufschlagbare Oberfläche des zu trocknenden Guts (9) maximierbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein wenigstens abschnittsweise flexibel ausgeführter, luftdurchlässiger Abstandshalter (8) vorgesehen ist, auf dem das zu trocknende Gut anordenbar ist und der gemeinsam mit dem zu trocknenden Gut (9) in eine derartige Form bringbar ist, dass sich überlappende Bereiche des zu trocknenden Guts (9) beabstandet zueinander angeordnet sind.Device (7) for holding material to be dried (9) within a dryer device (1) with a preferably rotatable drum (2), the material to be dried (9) being positionable in such a way that a surface that can be acted upon by a dry air stream of the material to be dried (9) can be maximized, characterized in that an air-permeable spacer (8), which is flexible at least in sections, is provided, on which the material to be dried can be arranged and which, together with the material (9) to be dried, is arranged in such a way It can be brought into shape that overlapping regions of the material (9) to be dried are arranged at a distance from one another.
[002] Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) aus einem derart flexiblen Material hergestellt ist, dass der Abstandshalter (8) reversibel aus einem wenigstens annähernd ebenen Zustand in einen wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand bringbar ist.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the spacer (8) is made of such a flexible material that the spacer (8) can be reversibly brought from an at least approximately flat state into an at least approximately spiral state.
[003] Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) aus mehreren gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Segmenten (11) gebildet ist, die derart gegeneinander verschwenkbar sind, dass der Abstandshalter (8) reversibel aus einem wenigstens annähernd ebenen Zustand in einen wenigstens annähernd spiralförmigen Zustand bringbar ist.Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the spacer (8) is formed from a plurality of articulated segments (11) which can be pivoted relative to one another such that the spacer (8) is reversible from an at least approximately flat state can be brought into an at least approximately spiral-shaped state.
[004] Einrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Segmente (11) starr oder flexibel ausgebildet sind.Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the segments (11) are rigid or flexible.
[005] Einrichtung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Breite der Segmente (11) gleich oder unterschiedlich ausgeführt ist.[005] Device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that a width of the segments (11) is made the same or different.
[006] Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Segmente (11) über Gelenkeinrichtungen (13) miteinander verbunden sind, wobei ein möglicher Schwehkwinkel zwischen zwei Segmenten ausgehend von einer Nulllage in eine Schwenkrichtung größer ist als in eine dazu entgegengesetzte Schwenkrichtung.Device according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the segments (11) are connected to one another via joint devices (13), a possible pivoting angle between two segments starting from a zero position being greater in a pivoting direction than in one opposite swivel direction.
[007] Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) wenigstens bereichsweise von dem Trockenluftstrom sowie mit Feuchtigkeit angereicherter Abluft durchströmbar ist, so dass das zu trocknende Gut (9) ausgehend von dem Abstandshalter (8) auch in einem Anlagebereich zwischen dem Abstandshalter (8) und dem zu trocknenden Gut (9) mit dem Trockenluftstrom beaufschlagbar ist und dass aus dem Anlagebereich in Richtung des Abstandshalters mit Feuchtigkeit beladene Abluft abführbar ist.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the spacer (8) can be flowed through at least in regions by the dry air flow and exhaust air enriched with moisture, so that the material to be dried (9) starting from the spacer (8) is also in a plant area between the spacer (8) and the material to be dried (9) can be acted upon by the dry air flow and that exhaust air laden with moisture can be removed from the contact area in the direction of the spacer.
[008] Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Abstandshalter (8) wenigstens bereichsweise aus einem luft- und feuchtigkeits- durchlässigen Material gefertigt ist. [009] Einrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) wenigstens bereichsweise aus einem retikulierten PUR-Schaum hergestellt ist. [010] Einrichtung nach Anspruch 8 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) wenigstens bereichsweise aus einem Wirrvlies hergestellt ist. [011] Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) wenigstens bereichsweise aus einem Abstandsgewirk hergestellt ist. [012] Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandhalter (8) auf einen Trocknereinsatz (4) aufgelegt wird. [013] Einrichtung nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) mittels einer Befestigungseinrichtung an dem Trocknereinsatz (4) befestigt wird. [014] Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1-11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) direkt in die stehende oder sich drehende Trommel gelegt wird. [015] Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Halteeinheit (10) zum Halten des Abstandhalters (8) in seinem wenigstens annähernd gekrümmten Zustand vorgesehen ist. [016] Einrichtung nach Ansprach 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halteeinheit in den Abstandshalter integriert ist. [017] Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstandshalter (8) wenigstens auf seiner dem zu trocknenden Gut zugewandten Oberfläche mit einer weichen, textilschonenden Oberfläche ausgeführt ist. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the spacer (8) at least in regions from an air and moisture permeable material is made. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the spacer (8) is made at least in regions from a reticulated PUR foam. Device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the spacer (8) is made at least in regions from a tangled nonwoven. [011] Device according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the spacer (8) is made at least in regions from a spacer fabric. [012] Device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the spacer (8) is placed on a dryer insert (4). [013] Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the spacer (8) is fastened to the dryer insert (4) by means of a fastening device. [014] Device according to one of claims 1-11, characterized in that the spacer (8) is placed directly in the standing or rotating drum. [015] Device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that a holding unit (10) for holding the spacer (8) is provided in its at least approximately curved state. Device according to spoke 15, characterized in that the holding unit is integrated in the spacer. [017] Device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the spacer (8) is at least on its surface facing the material to be dried with a soft, textile-friendly surface.
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