EP2048278A1 - Metering device for powder-form treatment agent for a washing machine - Google Patents

Metering device for powder-form treatment agent for a washing machine Download PDF

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EP2048278A1
EP2048278A1 EP08016524A EP08016524A EP2048278A1 EP 2048278 A1 EP2048278 A1 EP 2048278A1 EP 08016524 A EP08016524 A EP 08016524A EP 08016524 A EP08016524 A EP 08016524A EP 2048278 A1 EP2048278 A1 EP 2048278A1
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Thomas Deppermann
Michael Finke
Olaf Witte
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a metering device for powdered treatment agent for a washing machine, with at least one reservoir with a filling opening for treatment agents such as detergent or washing or rinsing additives with a rotatable about a vertical axis rotary agitator with rotating knives or blades, which is coupled to an electric drive and this is drivable.
  • treatment agents such as detergent or washing or rinsing additives
  • a rotatable about a vertical axis rotary agitator with rotating knives or blades which is coupled to an electric drive and this is drivable.
  • the detergent In domestic washing machines, the detergent is usually added by hand to a chamber, which is rinsed with water after starting the washing program and introduced into the tub. The user must comply with the dosing instructions for the detergent used in each case and make sure that he fills the correct amount in the chamber.
  • automatic metering devices are used in which a larger amount of detergent is stored in a reservoir. When starting a washing program, the preset amount of detergent is then supplied to the washing liquid, so that the user does not have to pay attention to the amount of detergent to be filled in each wash cycle. Especially with commercially used washing machines such dosing devices are often used.
  • a metering device for powdered detergent known.
  • the washing powder is introduced into a mixing chamber and conveyed from there to the washing machine.
  • An agitator which comprises a plurality of rotating blades or blades, moves the powder within the container, whereby the powder trickles through the powder through an opening into an underlying mixing chamber or into a mixing channel. If the desired amount is present in the mixing chamber, the mixing chamber is rinsed with water, wherein the effluent, mixed with the washing powder water is passed through a line to the washing machine.
  • the sharp-edged blades are touched. Furthermore, it is possible that accidentally can be gripped into the container while the agitator is rotating.
  • a metering device in which from a reservoir, the predetermined amount of detergent is filled into a drawer-shaped cup.
  • an opening is arranged at the bottom of the container, which connects to a cellular wheel with a horizontal axis of rotation.
  • Turning the bucket wheel turns the powder out the reservoir through the container opening in each case a cell inserted, which moves according to the further rotation of the cell axis downward and then fills the powder through an opening below the cell wheel in the cup.
  • the cells each receive a predetermined amount of powder, so that the dosage is based on the number of cells that are emptied into the cup. Again, the opening and the rotating cell wheel are accessible to the user.
  • From the DE 102 34 316 B4 is a mixer with a grid known that can be safely switched off via a lever-operated switch.
  • the switch is connected to the grid such that only when the grid is closed, the power is supplied to the electrically operated mixer.
  • the invention is therefore an object of the invention to improve a metering device to the effect that the risk of injury is reduced in a simple manner.
  • the achievable with the invention advantages are that the interior of the container is secured against access when the agitator can be activated.
  • This is provided in a simple manner by a gripping protective grille which covers the filling opening or the upper open container end, thereby providing contact protection for the agitator.
  • the movable knives or other sharp-edged parts of the agitator are located near the bottom of the container, wherein the grille guard covers the filling opening, which is located on the opposite side or on the top of the container.
  • the protective grille has such a coarse structure that the filling of the treatment agent is not hindered.
  • the position information refers to the operational installation position of the metering device.
  • the axis of rotation of the agitator is mounted at its lower end to the container bottom and at its upper end in the handle guard.
  • the grip guard is connected to the axis of rotation, so that the agitator is formed with the grip guard as a non-separable unit.
  • the agitator is in this case removable together with the handle guard from the reservoir, so that the cleaning of the container interior and the knife is facilitated.
  • the agitator can not be accidentally activated, so that there is no risk of injury to the user when accessing the container.
  • the metering device comprises a base unit, on which the storage container with the agitator is removably mounted and fixed, wherein the electric drive is arranged in the base unit.
  • the electric drive comprises an electric motor with a gearbox for providing a geared motor, wherein the transmission output, a clutch is arranged, which provides a releasable connection with the agitator.
  • a gear is coupled to the electric motor or designed as a unit to provide a higher torque at the output of the transmission.
  • the metering device comprises two storage containers, wherein an agitator and an electric drive for the agitator are provided for each storage container.
  • the electric drives for the agitators are individually controllable, so that depending on the wash cycle or the set wash program, the appropriate treatment agent can be selected independently.
  • the reservoirs are inserted and fixed in the base unit in the manner of a bayonet or a screw connection. As a result, they are fixed firmly and torsion-proof in the base unit, so that they can not solve themselves when rotating the agitator. On the other hand, the user can easily detach and remove the containers from the base.
  • the grip guard comprises a plurality of concentrically arranged circular rings, which are connected to one another by radially extending webs.
  • Fig. 1 includes the sketched washing machine 1 a tub 2 with a rotatably mounted therein drum 3, which is driven by an electric motor, not shown.
  • the metering device 18 is arranged outside the washing machine 1 and connected via connecting tubes 15, 16 with this.
  • As an additive for example, detergents, washing or rinsing additives are used.
  • the metering device 18, which is designed separately from the washing machine 1, can optionally be set up or fastened at different locations. Depending on the setup conditions for the washing machine 1, it can for example be placed or fastened on the housing 4 of the washing machine 1, laterally beside or behind it.
  • the washing machine 1 further comprises a dispenser 6, in which, for example, a detergent compartment 9 for receiving the detergent for a washing cycle is arranged, which is connected via a flexible pipe 8 with the tub 2.
  • the dispenser 6 communicates with a Wasserzu110 Gustav 12 with the interposition of a solenoid valve 10 and / or a water gate 11 in conjunction and provides the flushing of detergent in the tub 2 for a single wash when the metering device 18 is not used.
  • the solenoid valve 10 and / or the water diverter 11 are controlled by the control unit 7 of the washing machine 1.
  • the mixed with detergent water or the alkali concentrate is conveyed through the lye line 16 to the washing machine 1, wherein on the rear wall 5 of the washing machine 1 each have a connection 13a for the coupling piece 13b of the water pipe 15 and a connection 14a for the coupling piece 14b of the liquor line 16 is.
  • the guided inside the washing machine lye line 16a opens into the flexible tube 8 on the tub 2.
  • the solenoid valve 10, the water gate 11 and the metering device 18 are controlled by the controller 7 of the washing machine 1, which also provides the flow of the washing programs.
  • the metering device 18 Via a signal connection 40, the metering device 18 is in operative connection with the control device 7.
  • the metering device 18 in this embodiment comprises a base unit 19 and two containers 20, 21 for powdered or granular detergent or treating agent.

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The system (18) has a supply container (2) including a fill opening for a powdered treating agent e.g. detergent. An agitator has blades that are rotated by a vertical rotatable shaft, where the agitator is driven by an electrical drive i.e. container (20). A contact protection grill covers the fill opening to prevent contact with the agitator, where the grill is connected to the rotatable shaft to form an inseparable unit with the agitator. A lower end of the rotatable shaft is supported on the bottom of the supply container and an upper end of the rotating shaft is supported in the grill.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Dosiereinrichtung für pulverförmiges Behandlungsmittel für eine Waschmaschine, mit mindestens einem Vorratsbehälter mit einer Befüllöffnung für Behandlungsmittel wie Waschmittel oder Wasch- oder Spülzusätze mit einem über eine vertikale Drehachse drehbaren Rührwerk mit umlaufenden Messern oder Schaufeln, welches mit einem Elektroantrieb gekoppelt ist und von diesem antreibbar ist.The invention relates to a metering device for powdered treatment agent for a washing machine, with at least one reservoir with a filling opening for treatment agents such as detergent or washing or rinsing additives with a rotatable about a vertical axis rotary agitator with rotating knives or blades, which is coupled to an electric drive and this is drivable.

In Waschmaschinen für den Haushalt wird üblicherweise das Waschmittel von Hand in eine Kammer gegeben, die nach dem Start des Waschprogramms mit Wasser ausgespült und in den Laugenbehälter eingelassen wird. Der Benutzer muss hierbei die Dosiervorschriften für das jeweils verwendete Waschmittel einhalten und darauf achten, dass er die richtige Menge in die Kammer einfüllt. Um die Beschickung mit Waschmittel oder sonstigen Zugabemitteln zu vereinfachen, werden automatische Dosiereinrichtungen verwendet, in denen in einem Vorratsbehälter eine größere Menge Waschmittel gelagert ist. Beim Start eines Waschprogramms wird dann die voreingestellte Waschmittelmenge der Waschflüssigkeit zugeführt, so dass der Benutzer nicht bei jedem Waschgang auf die einzufüllende Waschmittelmenge achten muss. Besonders bei gewerblich eingesetzten Waschmaschinen werden derartige Dosiereinrichtungen häufig verwendet.In domestic washing machines, the detergent is usually added by hand to a chamber, which is rinsed with water after starting the washing program and introduced into the tub. The user must comply with the dosing instructions for the detergent used in each case and make sure that he fills the correct amount in the chamber. In order to simplify the loading of detergent or other additives, automatic metering devices are used in which a larger amount of detergent is stored in a reservoir. When starting a washing program, the preset amount of detergent is then supplied to the washing liquid, so that the user does not have to pay attention to the amount of detergent to be filled in each wash cycle. Especially with commercially used washing machines such dosing devices are often used.

Aus der EP 0 297 371 B1 oder der WO 03/023120 A1 ist eine Dosiereinrichtung für pulverförmiges Waschmittel bekannt. Aus einem Vorratsbehälter wird das Waschpulver in eine Mischkammer eingelassen und von dort aus zur Waschmaschine gefördert. Ein Rührwerk, welches mehrere rotierende Messer oder Schaufeln umfasst, bewegt das Pulver innerhalb des Behälters, wobei durch die Bewegung das Pulver durch eine Öffnung in eine darunterliegende Mischkammer bzw. in einen Mischkanal rieselt. Wenn die gewünschte Menge in der Mischkammer vorhanden ist, wird die Mischkammer mit Wasser ausgespült, wobei das abfließende, mit dem Waschpulver versetzte Wasser über eine Leitung zur Waschmaschine geführt ist. Beim Nachfüllen des Vorratsbehälters ist es möglich, dass die scharfkantigen Messer berührt werden. Ferner ist es möglich, dass versehentlich in den Behälter gegriffen werden kann, während das Rührwerk rotiert.From the EP 0 297 371 B1 or the WO 03/023120 A1 is a metering device for powdered detergent known. From a reservoir, the washing powder is introduced into a mixing chamber and conveyed from there to the washing machine. An agitator, which comprises a plurality of rotating blades or blades, moves the powder within the container, whereby the powder trickles through the powder through an opening into an underlying mixing chamber or into a mixing channel. If the desired amount is present in the mixing chamber, the mixing chamber is rinsed with water, wherein the effluent, mixed with the washing powder water is passed through a line to the washing machine. When refilling the reservoir, it is possible that the sharp-edged blades are touched. Furthermore, it is possible that accidentally can be gripped into the container while the agitator is rotating.

Aus der DE 93 03 690 U1 ist eine Dosiereinrichtung bekannt, bei der aus einem Vorratsbehälter die vorgegebene Waschmittelmenge in einen schubladenförmigen Becher abgefüllt wird. Hierbei ist am Boden des Behälters eine Öffnung angeordnet, der sich ein Zellenrad mit einer horizontalen Drehachse anschließt. Durch das Drehen des Zellenrades wird das Pulver aus dem Vorratsbehälter durch die Behälteröffnung in jeweils eine Zelle eingelassen, die sich beim Weiterdrehen der Zellenachse entsprechend abwärts bewegt und anschließend das Pulver über eine Öffnung unterhalb des Zellenrades in den Becher füllt. Die Zellen nehmen jeweils eine vorgegebene Menge an Pulver auf, so dass die Dosierung anhand der Anzahl von Zellen, die in den Becher entleert werden, erfolgt. Auch hierbei sind die Öffnung und das rotierende Zellrad für den Benutzer erreichbar.From the DE 93 03 690 U1 a metering device is known in which from a reservoir, the predetermined amount of detergent is filled into a drawer-shaped cup. Here, an opening is arranged at the bottom of the container, which connects to a cellular wheel with a horizontal axis of rotation. Turning the bucket wheel turns the powder out the reservoir through the container opening in each case a cell inserted, which moves according to the further rotation of the cell axis downward and then fills the powder through an opening below the cell wheel in the cup. The cells each receive a predetermined amount of powder, so that the dosage is based on the number of cells that are emptied into the cup. Again, the opening and the rotating cell wheel are accessible to the user.

Aus der DE 102 34 316 B4 ist ein Mischgerät mit einem Gitter bekannt, das über einen hebelbetätigten Schalter sicher abgeschaltet werden kann. Der Schalter ist mit dem Gitter derart verbunden, dass nur bei geschlossenem Gitter die Stromzufuhr zum elektrisch betriebenen Mischer erfolgt.From the DE 102 34 316 B4 is a mixer with a grid known that can be safely switched off via a lever-operated switch. The switch is connected to the grid such that only when the grid is closed, the power is supplied to the electrically operated mixer.

Der Erfindung liegt somit Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Dosiereinrichtung dahingehend zu verbessern, dass auf einfache Weise die Verletzungsgefahr vermindert wird.The invention is therefore an object of the invention to improve a metering device to the effect that the risk of injury is reduced in a simple manner.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch eine Dosiereinrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden abhängigen Ansprüchen.According to the invention the object is achieved by a metering device having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention will become apparent from the following dependent claims.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichbaren Vorteile bestehen darin, dass der Innenraum des Behälters gegen Zugriff gesichert ist, wenn das Rührwerk aktiviert werden kann. Das wird auf einfache Weise durch ein Griffschutzgitter bereitgestellt, welches die Befüllöffnung bzw. das obere offene Behälterende abdeckt, wodurch ein Berührungsschutz für das Rührwerk bereitgestellt wird. Die bewegbaren Messer oder sonstigen scharfkantigen Teile des Rührwerks befinden sich in der Nähe des Behälterbodens, wobei das Griffschutzgitter die Befüllöffnung abdeckt, die sich auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite bzw. auf der Oberseite des Behälters befindet. Somit befinden sich das Rührwerk bzw. die Messer in einem Abstand zum Griffschutzgitter, so dass eine Berührung zumindest nahezu ausgeschlossen ist. Das Griffschutzgitter hat eine so grobe Struktur, dass das Einfüllen des Behandlungsmittels nicht behindert wird. Die Positionsangaben beziehen sich auf die betriebsgemäße Aufstellposition der Dosiereinrichtung.The achievable with the invention advantages are that the interior of the container is secured against access when the agitator can be activated. This is provided in a simple manner by a gripping protective grille which covers the filling opening or the upper open container end, thereby providing contact protection for the agitator. The movable knives or other sharp-edged parts of the agitator are located near the bottom of the container, wherein the grille guard covers the filling opening, which is located on the opposite side or on the top of the container. Thus, the agitator or the blades are at a distance from the grip guard, so that a touch is at least almost impossible. The protective grille has such a coarse structure that the filling of the treatment agent is not hindered. The position information refers to the operational installation position of the metering device.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ist die Drehachse des Rührwerks an ihrem unteren Ende am Behälterboden und an ihrem oberen Ende im Griffschutzgitter gelagert. Dadurch wird eine besonders stabile Lagerung erreicht.In an advantageous embodiment, the axis of rotation of the agitator is mounted at its lower end to the container bottom and at its upper end in the handle guard. As a result, a particularly stable storage is achieved.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung ist das Griffschutzgitter mit der Drehachse verbunden, so dass das Rührwerk mit dem Griffschutzgitter als nicht trennbare Einheit ausgebildet ist. Das Rührwerk ist hierbei gemeinsam mit dem Griffschutzgitter aus dem Vorratsbehälter herausnehmbar, so dass die Reinigung des Behälterinnenraumes und der Messer erleichtert wird.In an advantageous development, the grip guard is connected to the axis of rotation, so that the agitator is formed with the grip guard as a non-separable unit. The agitator is in this case removable together with the handle guard from the reservoir, so that the cleaning of the container interior and the knife is facilitated.

Ferner ist sichergestellt, dass das Innere des Behälters erst dann zugänglich ist, wenn das Rührwerk und somit die scharfkantigen Messer oder Schaufeln sich nicht mehr in dem Behälter befinden. Hierbei kann das Rührwerk auch nicht versehentlich aktiviert werden, so dass beim Zugriff in den Behälter keine Verletzungsgefahr für den Benutzer besteht.Furthermore, it is ensured that the interior of the container is only accessible when the agitator and thus the sharp-edged blades or blades are no longer in the container. In this case, the agitator can not be accidentally activated, so that there is no risk of injury to the user when accessing the container.

In einer weiteren, vorteilhaften Ausführung umfasst die Dosiereinrichtung ein Basisgerät, auf dem der Vorratsbehälter mit dem Rührwerk abnehmbar angebracht und befestigt ist, wobei der Elektroantrieb im Basisgerät angeordnet ist. Dadurch kann der Behälter zum bequemen Befüllen oder zum Reinigen einfach abgenommen werden, so dass das Basisgerät an seiner Aufstellposition verbleiben kann.In a further advantageous embodiment, the metering device comprises a base unit, on which the storage container with the agitator is removably mounted and fixed, wherein the electric drive is arranged in the base unit. As a result, the container for easy filling or cleaning can be easily removed, so that the base unit can remain in its mounting position.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung umfasst der Elektroantrieb einen Elektromotor mit einem Getriebe zur Bereitstellung eines Getriebenmotors, wobei am Getriebeausgang eine Kupplung angeordnet ist, die eine lösbare Verbindung mit dem Rührwerk bereitstellt. Hierbei ist am Elektromotor ein Getriebe angekoppelt bzw. als Einheit ausgeführt, um am Ausgang des Getriebes ein höheres Drehmoment bereitzustellen. Somit kann der Motor mit einer geringeren Leistung klein bauend ausgeführt werden und das notwendige Drehmoment zum Zerkleinern und Bewegen von verklumptem Pulver wird trotzdem bereitgestellt.In an expedient development of the electric drive comprises an electric motor with a gearbox for providing a geared motor, wherein the transmission output, a clutch is arranged, which provides a releasable connection with the agitator. Here, a gear is coupled to the electric motor or designed as a unit to provide a higher torque at the output of the transmission. Thus, the engine can be made small in size with less power, and the necessary torque for crushing and moving clumped powder is still provided.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung umfasst die Dosiereinrichtung zwei Vorratsbehälter, wobei für jeden Vorratsbehälter jeweils ein Rührwerk und ein Elektroantrieb für das Rührwerk vorgesehen sind. Die Elektroantriebe für die Rührwerke sind einzeln steuerbar, so dass abhängig vom Waschzyklus oder vom eingestellten Waschprogramm das geeignete Behandlungsmittel selbständig ausgewählt werden kann.In an advantageous embodiment, the metering device comprises two storage containers, wherein an agitator and an electric drive for the agitator are provided for each storage container. The electric drives for the agitators are individually controllable, so that depending on the wash cycle or the set wash program, the appropriate treatment agent can be selected independently.

Es ist ferner zweckmäßig, dass die Vorratsbehälter im Basisgerät in der Art eines Bajonetts oder einer Schraubverbindung eingeführt und befestigt sind. Dadurch sind sie fest und verdrehsicher im Basisgerät befestigt, so dass sie sich nicht selbständig beim Rotieren des Rührwerks lösen können. Andererseits kann der Benutzer die Behälter einfach vom Basisteil lösen und entfernen.It is also expedient that the reservoirs are inserted and fixed in the base unit in the manner of a bayonet or a screw connection. As a result, they are fixed firmly and torsion-proof in the base unit, so that they can not solve themselves when rotating the agitator. On the other hand, the user can easily detach and remove the containers from the base.

In einer zweckmäßigen Ausführung umfasst das Griffschutzgitter mehrere konzentrisch angeordnete Kreisringe, die durch radial verlaufende Stege miteinander verbunden sind. Dadurch wird eine stabile Lagerung der Drehachse erreicht, wobei die Kreisringe und Stege im Verhältnis zu den Zwischenräumen dünn gehalten werden, um das Einfüllen des pulverförmigen Behandlungsmittels nicht wesentlich zu behindern.In an expedient embodiment, the grip guard comprises a plurality of concentrically arranged circular rings, which are connected to one another by radially extending webs. As a result, a stable mounting of the axis of rotation is achieved, wherein the annuli and webs are kept thin in relation to the interstices, so as not to hinder the filling of the powdery treatment agent substantially.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
die an eine Waschmaschine angeschossene Dosiereinrichtung in schematischer Darstellung;
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die Dosiereinrichtung im Detail und
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einen Behälter aus der Dosiereinrichtung für sich allein.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
the metering device attached to a washing machine in a schematic representation;
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the metering device in detail and
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a container from the metering device on its own.

Gemäß Fig. 1 umfasst die skizzierte Waschmaschine 1 einen Laugenbehälter 2 mit einer darin drehbar angeordneten Trommel 3, die von einem nicht näher dargestellten Elektromotor angetrieben wird. Die Dosiereinrichtung 18 ist außerhalb der Waschmaschine 1 angeordnet und über Verbindungsschläuche 15, 16 mit dieser verbunden. Als Zugabemittel werden beispielsweise Waschmittel, Wasch- oder Spülzusätze verwendet. Die von der Waschmaschine 1 separat ausgeführte Dosiereinrichtung 18 kann wahlweise an unterschiedlichen Orten aufgestellt bzw. befestigt werden. Je nach Aufstellbedingungen für die Waschmaschine 1 kann sie beispielsweise auf dem Gehäuse 4 der Waschmaschine 1, seitlich daneben oder dahinter aufgestellt oder befestigt werden. Die Waschmaschine 1 umfasst ferner einen Einspülkasten 6, in dem beispielsweise auch ein Waschmittelfach 9 zur Aufnahme des Waschmittels für einen Waschzyklus angeordnet ist, der über eine flexible Rohrleitung 8 mit dem Laugenbehälter 2 verbunden ist. Der Einspülkasten 6 steht dabei mit einer Wasserzuführleitung 12 unter Zwischenschaltung eines Magnetventils 10 und/oder einer Wasserweiche 11 in Verbindung und stellt die Einspülung von Waschmittel in den Laugenbehälter 2 für einen einzigen Waschgang bereit, wenn die Dosiereinrichtung 18 nicht benutzt wird. Das Magnetventil 10 und/oder die Wasserweiche 11 werden von der Steuereinheit 7 der Waschmaschine 1 gesteuert.According to Fig. 1 includes the sketched washing machine 1 a tub 2 with a rotatably mounted therein drum 3, which is driven by an electric motor, not shown. The metering device 18 is arranged outside the washing machine 1 and connected via connecting tubes 15, 16 with this. As an additive, for example, detergents, washing or rinsing additives are used. The metering device 18, which is designed separately from the washing machine 1, can optionally be set up or fastened at different locations. Depending on the setup conditions for the washing machine 1, it can for example be placed or fastened on the housing 4 of the washing machine 1, laterally beside or behind it. The washing machine 1 further comprises a dispenser 6, in which, for example, a detergent compartment 9 for receiving the detergent for a washing cycle is arranged, which is connected via a flexible pipe 8 with the tub 2. The dispenser 6 communicates with a Wasserzuführleitung 12 with the interposition of a solenoid valve 10 and / or a water gate 11 in conjunction and provides the flushing of detergent in the tub 2 for a single wash when the metering device 18 is not used. The solenoid valve 10 and / or the water diverter 11 are controlled by the control unit 7 of the washing machine 1.

Für die Zugabe von Waschmittel aus der externen Dosiereinrichtung 18 wird diese über den Zuführungsschlauch 15 mit Wasser versorgt. Das mit Waschmittel versetzte Wasser bzw. das Laugenkonzentrat wird über die Laugenleitung 16 zur Waschmaschine 1 gefördert, wobei an der Rückwand 5 der Waschmaschine 1 jeweils ein Anschluss 13a für das Kupplungsstück 13b der Wasserleitung 15 und ein Anschluss 14a für das Kupplungsstück 14b der Laugenleitung 16 angeordnet ist. Die innerhalb der Waschmaschine geführte Laugenleitung 16a mündet in das flexible Rohr 8 am Laugenbehälter 2. Das Magnetventil 10, die Wasserweiche 11 und die Dosiervorrichtung 18 werden von der Steuereinrichtung 7 der Waschmaschine 1, die auch den Ablauf der Waschprogramme bereitstellt, gesteuert. Über eine Signalverbindung 40 steht die Dosiereinrichtung 18 mit der Steuereinrichtung 7 in Wirkverbindung. Die Dosiereinrichtung 18 umfasst in dieser Ausführung ein Basisgerät 19 und zwei Behälter 20, 21 für pulver- oder granulatförmiges Waschmittel oder Behandlungsmittel.For the addition of detergent from the external metering device 18, this is supplied via the feed tube 15 with water. The mixed with detergent water or the alkali concentrate is conveyed through the lye line 16 to the washing machine 1, wherein on the rear wall 5 of the washing machine 1 each have a connection 13a for the coupling piece 13b of the water pipe 15 and a connection 14a for the coupling piece 14b of the liquor line 16 is. The guided inside the washing machine lye line 16a opens into the flexible tube 8 on the tub 2. The solenoid valve 10, the water gate 11 and the metering device 18 are controlled by the controller 7 of the washing machine 1, which also provides the flow of the washing programs. Via a signal connection 40, the metering device 18 is in operative connection with the control device 7. The metering device 18 in this embodiment comprises a base unit 19 and two containers 20, 21 for powdered or granular detergent or treating agent.

In Fig. 2 ist die Dosiereinrichtung 18 in der Ausführung mit zwei Vorratsbehältern im Detail dargestellt. Auf dem Basisteil 19 sind die Behälter 20, 21 für pulverförmiges Behandlungsmittel angebracht. Die Verbindungsschläuche 15, 16 sind aus dem Basisteil 19 herausgeführt und an ihren freien Enden mit Kupplungsstücken 13b, 14b versehen, die in den jeweils vorgesehenen Anschluss 13a, 13b (Fig. 1) an der Waschmaschine 1 gesteckt und befestigt werden. Die Behälter 20, 21 sind jeweils mit einem abnehmbaren Deckel 20D, 21 D versehen, damit das in den Behältern 20, 21 eingefüllte Behandlungsmittel nicht verschmutzt wird und keine Feuchtigkeit aufnimmt.In Fig. 2 the metering device 18 in the embodiment with two storage containers is shown in detail. On the base part 19, the containers 20, 21 are mounted for powdered treatment agent. The connecting tubes 15, 16 are led out of the base part 19 and on their free ends with coupling pieces 13b, 14b provided in the respectively provided terminal 13a, 13b ( Fig. 1 ) are attached to the washing machine 1 and fastened. The containers 20, 21 are each provided with a removable cover 20D, 21D, so that the treatment agent filled in the containers 20, 21 is not polluted and does not absorb moisture.

In Fig. 3 ist der Behälter 20 für sich allein dargestellt. Auf der Oberseite befindet sich die Befüllöffnung 28, die durch das Griffschutzgitter 27 abgedeckt ist. Das Griffschutzgitter 27 umfasst im zentralen Bereich das Lager 26 für die Drehachse 34. Ausgehend von diesem Lager 26 sind mehrere konzentrische Kreisringe 29 angeordnet, die durch radial verlaufende Stege 30 miteinander verbunden sind. Die Kreisringe 29 und Stege 30 sind dünner ausgeführt, als die Zwischenräume 31, so dass das Einfüllen von pulverförmigen Behandlungsmittel durch das Griffschutzgitter 27 nicht bzw. nicht wesentlich behindert wird.In Fig. 3 the container 20 is shown by itself. On the top is the filling opening 28, which is covered by the handle guard 27. The grip guard 27 includes in the central region of the bearing 26 for the rotation axis 34. Starting from this bearing 26 a plurality of concentric circular rings 29 are arranged, which are interconnected by radially extending webs 30. The circular rings 29 and webs 30 are made thinner than the intermediate spaces 31, so that the filling of powdery treatment agent by the handle guard 27 is not or not substantially hindered.

In Fig. 4 ist der Behälter 20 im abgenommenen Zustand von der Unterseite gezeigt. Im zentralen Bereich des Bodens 22 ist die Lagerung 25 für die Achse 34 des Rührwerks 24 angeordnet. Zwischen der Achse 34 und dem äußeren Rand des Bodens 22 ist eine zylindrische Kammer 17 mit einem darin gelagerten Zellrad 17a zur mengengenauen Dosierung des pulverförmigen Behandlungsmittels angebracht. Das Zellrad 17a wird über Nocken oder Mitnehmer (nicht dargestellt) angetrieben, die an der Drehachse 34 befestigt sind. An der Drehachse 34 des Rührwerks 24 ist ferner ein Kupplungsteil 35 mit einer Schraube 33a befestigt, welches beim Einsetzen des Behälters 20 in das Basisteil 19 in ein korrespondierendes Kupplungsteil am Elektroantrieb eingreift. Der Behälter 20 besitzt im unteren Bereich an seinem Mantel Anformungen 32, die eine Befestigung mit korrespondierenden Mitteln am Basisteil 19 (Fig. 2) in der Art eines Bajonetts bereitstellen. Nach dem Lösen des Kupplungsteils 35 kann die Drehachse 24 aus der Lagerung 25 im Boden 22 des Behälters 20 herausgezogen werden, so dass das Rührwerk 24 aus dem Behälter 20 entfernt werden kann. Die Kammer 17 ist mit Schrauben 33b, 33c an der Unterseite des Behälterbodens 22 angeschraubt, so dass sie nach dem Lösen der Schrauben 33b, 33c abgenommen und gereinigt werden kann. Auch das Zellrad 17a ist nach dem Entfernen der Kammer 17 zugänglich, beispielsweise für Reinigungszwecke.In Fig. 4 the container 20 is shown in the detached state from the bottom. In the central region of the bottom 22, the bearing 25 is arranged for the axis 34 of the agitator 24. Between the axis 34 and the outer edge of the bottom 22, a cylindrical chamber 17 is mounted with a cell wheel 17a mounted therein for metered dosing of the powdered treatment agent. The cellular wheel 17a is driven by cams or dogs (not shown) attached to the axis of rotation 34. On the rotation axis 34 of the agitator 24, a coupling part 35 is further fastened with a screw 33a, which engages in the insertion of the container 20 in the base part 19 in a corresponding coupling part on the electric drive. The container 20 has in the lower region on its jacket projections 32, the attachment with corresponding means on the base part 19 (FIGS. Fig. 2 ) in the manner of a bayonet. After releasing the coupling part 35, the axis of rotation 24 can be pulled out of the storage 25 in the bottom 22 of the container 20, so that the agitator 24 can be removed from the container 20. The chamber 17 is screwed with screws 33b, 33c on the underside of the container bottom 22, so that they can be removed and cleaned after loosening the screws 33b, 33c. Also, the cellular wheel 17a is accessible after removal of the chamber 17, for example for cleaning purposes.

In Fig. 5 ist die Situation mit gelöster Drehachse 24 dargestellt. Hierbei ist zu erkennen, dass die Drehachse am oberen Ende unlösbar im Lager 26 des Griffschutzgitters 27 gelagert ist. Über die Stege 30 ist das Lager 26 mit dem äußeren Kreisring 29a verbunden, so dass der Halt mit dem Rand 28a der Befüllöffnung 28 bereitgestellt wird. Das Rührwerk 24 mit den umlaufenden Messern 23 ist nur gemeinsam mit dem Griffschutzgitter 27 aus dem Behälter 20 herausnehmbar. Beim Reinigen des Innenraumes sind keine störende oder verletzungsgefährdende Teile mehr vorhanden.In Fig. 5 the situation is shown with dissolved axis of rotation 24. It can be seen that the axis of rotation at the upper end inextricably mounted in the bearing 26 of the handle grille 27. Via the webs 30, the bearing 26 is connected to the outer circular ring 29a, so that the stop with the edge 28a of the filling opening 28 is provided. The agitator 24 with the rotating knives 23 is only together with the handle guard 27 from the container 20th removable. When cleaning the interior, there are no longer any disturbing or injurious parts.

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Dosiereinrichtung (18) für pulverförmiges Behandlungsmittel (WP) für eine Waschmaschine (1), mit mindestens einem Vorratsbehälter (20) mit einer Befüllöffnung (28) für Behandlungsmittel wie Waschmittel oder Wasch- oder Spülzusätze mit einem über eine vertikale Drehachse (38) drehbaren Rührwerk (24) mit umlaufenden Messern (23) oder Schaufeln, welches mit einem Elektroantrieb gekoppelt ist und von diesem antreibbar ist, gekennzeichnet durch ein Griffschutzgitter (27), welches die Befüllöffnung (28) abdeckt, wodurch ein Berührungsschutz für das Rührwerk (24) bereitgestellt wird, wobei das Griffschutzgitter (27) mit der Drehachse (34) verbunden ist, so dass das Rührwerk (24) mit dem Griffschutzgitter (27) als nicht trennbare Einheit ausgebildet ist.Dosing device (18) for powdered treatment agent (WP) for a washing machine (1), comprising at least one storage container (20) with a filling opening (28) for treatment agents such as detergents or washing or rinsing additives with a via a vertical axis of rotation (38) rotatable agitator (24) with rotating knives (23) or blades, which is coupled to an electric drive and is driven by this, characterized by a handle guard (27), which covers the filling opening (28), thereby providing a contact protection for the agitator (24) with the grip guard (27) being connected to the axis of rotation (34), so that the agitator (24) with the grip guard (27) is formed as a non-separable unit. Dosiereinrichtung (18) nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Drehachse (34) des Rührwerks (24) an ihrem unteren Ende am Behälterboden (22) und an ihrem oberen Ende im Griffschutzgitter (27) gelagert ist.Dosing device (18) according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the axis of rotation (34) of the agitator (24) is mounted at its lower end on the container bottom (22) and at its upper end in the handle guard (27). Dosiereinrichtung (18) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Rührwerk (24) gemeinsam mit dem Griffschutzgitter (27) aus dem Vorratsbehälter (20) herausnehmbar ist.Dosing device (18) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that the agitator (24) together with the handle guard (27) from the reservoir (20) is removable. Dosiereinrichtung (18) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Dosiereinrichtung (18) ein Basisgerät (19) umfasst, auf dem der Vorratsbehälter (20) mit dem Rührwerk (24) abnehmbar angebracht und befestigt ist, wobei der Elektroantrieb im Basisgerät (19) angeordnet ist.Dosing device (18) according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized,
in that the metering device (18) comprises a base unit (19) on which the storage container (20) with the agitator (24) is detachably mounted and fastened, wherein the electric drive is arranged in the base unit (19). Dosiereinrichtung (18) nach Anspruch 3 oder 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Elektroantrieb einen Elektromotor mit einem Getriebe zur Bereitstellung eines Getriebemotors umfasst, wobei am Getriebeausgang eine Kupplung angeordnet ist, die eine lösbare Verbindung mit dem Rührwerk (24) bereitstellt.Dosing device (18) according to claim 3 or 4,
characterized,
in that the electric drive comprises an electric motor with a gearbox for providing a geared motor, wherein a clutch is arranged at the gearbox output, which provides a detachable connection with the agitator (24). Dosiereinrichtung (18) nach Anspruch 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dosiereinrichtung (18) zwei Vorratsbehälter (20, 21) umfasst, wobei für jeden Vorratsbehälter (20. 21) jeweils ein Rührwerk (24) und ein Elektroantrieb vorgesehen ist, wobei die Rührwerke (24) einzeln steuerbar sind.Dosing device (18) according to claim 5,
characterized in that the metering device (18) comprises two storage containers (20, 21), wherein for each storage container (20. 21) each have a stirrer (24) and an electric drive is provided, wherein the agitators (24) are individually controllable. Dosiereinrichtung (18) nach Anspruch 4
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorratsbehälter (20) im Basisgerät (19) in der Art eines Bajonetts (32) oder einer Schraubverbindung eingeführt und befestigt ist.Dosing device (18) according to claim 4
characterized in that the storage container (20) in the base unit (19) is inserted and fixed in the manner of a bayonet (32) or a screw connection. Dosiereinrichtung (18) nach Anspruch 1
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Griffschutzgitter (27) mehrere konzentrisch angeordnete Kreisringe (29) umfasst, die durch radial verlaufende Stege (30) miteinander verbunden sind.Dosing device (18) according to claim 1
characterized,
in that the grip guard (27) comprises a plurality of concentrically arranged circular rings (29) which are interconnected by radially extending webs (30).
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