EP2166144A1 - Condensation laundry dryer with condensation collection container - Google Patents

Condensation laundry dryer with condensation collection container Download PDF

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EP2166144A1
EP2166144A1 EP09011346A EP09011346A EP2166144A1 EP 2166144 A1 EP2166144 A1 EP 2166144A1 EP 09011346 A EP09011346 A EP 09011346A EP 09011346 A EP09011346 A EP 09011346A EP 2166144 A1 EP2166144 A1 EP 2166144A1
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Margarita Bechthold
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    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a condensation dryer with a collecting container for condensation liquid, which in the upper region of the device housing, based on the operating position, removably arranged in a receiving shaft, and having an opening through which the liquid, in particular condensation liquid can leak when the container is filled, wherein on the lower wall of the shaft, a drain opening with a line attached thereto for discharging the overflowing liquid is arranged in a collecting container in the lower region of the device housing.
  • condensation dryers such as Miele T 7000 series, type T 7644 C have in the upper part of the device housing a condensate collection container, which is slidably mounted in a receiving shaft for removing.
  • the condensate accumulating in the heat exchanger or condenser is pumped into the collecting tank by means of a pump from a lower collecting tank, which collects the condensate from the condenser.
  • this may leak from an upper opening in the reservoir and get into the receiving shaft.
  • the receiving shaft has on its lower wall an opening through which the overflowing condensation liquid flows back out and through a hose connection in the collecting container.
  • a roof drain is known, which is turned up as an attachment to the inlet opening of the downpipe and is designed to limit the flow rate. This ensures that not too much water gets into the downpipe.
  • the gutter drain inside the hood which can be pushed up onto the opening, has curved webs that swirl the water flowing into the opening.
  • a condensation clothes dryer which has a funnel-shaped guide in the lower wall of the receiving shaft, which merges into a tube.
  • the liquid level is detected in the collecting container by means of sensors, wherein at a high liquid level, a warning message to the user or the drying process is interrupted.
  • a surge in condensation fluid it may happen that fluid comes out of the receiving shaft into the environment.
  • the invention is therefore an object of the invention to improve the flow out of the receiving shaft and to avoid unwanted leakage of liquid from the housing.
  • the achievable with the present invention consist in particular in that the speed of the outflowing liquid is increased in a simple manner, so that bubbly from the reservoir overflowing condensation liquid no longer emerges from the discharge opening.
  • the collecting container can be drawer-like pulled out of the shaft, it is prevented that emerges from the front shaft opening liquid.
  • a means for swirling the draining liquid is arranged on the lower wall in the shaft on its inlet side of the drain opening, whereby the inlet speed is increased in the drain opening, so that the liquid can flow off faster.
  • a further advantage is that enlargement of the opening is not necessary due to the use of the swirling means, so that no further structural changes are necessary for other components, such as connecting hose to the collecting vessel.
  • webs which are curved around the edge of the discharge opening are attached as means for swirling, wherein the arrangement of the webs is designed to set the liquid flowing into the discharge opening into a swirl-like movement.
  • the webs act for the outflowing liquid in the region in front of the opening in such a way that a vortex-like flow is established when it enters the outflow opening.
  • the webs are approximately evenly distributed or arranged at approximately the same distance from each other around the edge of the discharge opening. As a result, a reliable twisting motion is generated.
  • At least three webs are arranged approximately uniformly distributed around the edge of the discharge opening, so that liquid entering from all directions is included in the swirling flow.
  • the curvature corresponds approximately to a circular section.
  • a turbine-like effect of the flow is achieved.
  • the webs protrude into the area above the opening cross section of the discharge opening at least in some areas.
  • the liquid is swirled, which hits directly from above the drain opening.
  • a foreign body trap is provided which prevents the entry of dirt particles or other bodies into the discharge opening.
  • the webs each have a recess on the side facing the opening.
  • the individual recesses are each aligned in the longitudinal direction starting from the edge of the drain opening in the direction of the center of the drain opening and include in height about half to three quarters of the height of the web.
  • the webs are arranged like a shovel wheel, so that the curvature of the individual webs passes over the circumference of the discharge opening from an inside almost radial orientation to the outside into a tangential orientation.
  • the swirling movement and thus the outflow of the liquid into the drain opening is further improved.
  • the length is in each case approximately 1 to 2 times and the height is approximately 0.5 to 1 times the diameter of the discharge opening.
  • the webs are integrally formed integrally on the lower wall in a simple manner, so that during manufacture, for example during injection molding no additional effort is needed.
  • the condensation dryer 1 according to Fig. 1 comprises a housing 2, in which a rotatable drum 3 is mounted, in which the laundry to be treated can be introduced.
  • the drum opening 3 a can be closed by means of the door 4.
  • the bottom module 9 which contains the necessary components for generating the process air 7, such as condensation device 8, heater 6 and the electric motor-driven fan 5.
  • the bottom module 9 further comprises the collecting vessel 10 for the condensation liquid or water formed during the drying process, which is pumped by means of the pump 13 via the line 12 to the collecting container 11.
  • the floor module 9 in a clothes dryer 1 with heat pump includes the necessary components for a dryer of this type, such as compressor, heat exchanger and the piping for the refrigerant.
  • FIG. 2 shows a section of the tumble dryer in a perspective view obliquely from above, wherein the housing 2 is open on the top.
  • the collecting container 11 is slightly pulled out of the receiving shaft 14, so that the drain opening 17 with the means 28 for swirling in the lower wall 15 of the shaft 14 can be seen.
  • an opening 19 is arranged, which is provided for pouring out the collected condensation liquid and leakage of overflowing liquid. This can occur, for example, if the drying process is continued with the container filled and condensation liquid is pumped into the collecting container 11.
  • the liquid is in normal drying operation through the inlet pipe 12 a, which opens above the opening 19 when the sump is fully inserted into the shaft 14, passed.
  • the lower wall 15 is recessed funnel-shaped, wherein in the lower region of the lower wall 15, the drain opening 17 is arranged, which communicates with a hose 16 in connection, which in turn opens into the collecting vessel 10 for the condensation device 8 resulting condensation liquid, as in Fig. 1 is clarified.
  • the collecting container 11 is provided with a handle plate 11a and can be drawn like a drawer from the front opening 14a out of the receiving shaft 14 or inserted again.
  • a means 18 for swirling the draining liquid is provided on the inside of the shaft 14 at the drain opening 17.
  • Fig. 3 shows the region of the drain opening 17 in a detailed view.
  • the means for swirling 18 comprises three curved webs 20, which are arranged approximately uniformly distributed around the edge 22 of the discharge opening. It can be seen that the webs 20 are integrally formed on the lower wall 15. The webs 20 project in each case with an inner end 20a into the region above the discharge opening 17, wherein this region comprises a recess 21 which faces the cross-sectional area of the discharge opening 17.
  • the webs 20 are in this case arranged like a shovel wheel, so that the curvature of the individual webs 20 transitions from an inside almost radial orientation to the outside in a nearly tangential orientation, wherein the webs 20 each with its outer end 20b coaxial with the center of the discharge opening 17 in tangential Orientation are positioned.

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The condensation laundry dryer has a collector container (11) for condensation liquid, and a unit (18) that is arranged on its inlet side for mingling of effluent liquid in an operation of an outlet opening (17). Bars are provided, which are curved as the unit for mingling at an edge of the outlet opening. An arrangement of bars is formed to shift the liquid into the outflow hole in a spin motion.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kondensations-Wäschetrockner mit einem Sammelbehälter für Kondensationsflüssigkeit, welcher im oberen Bereich des Gerätegehäuses, bezogen auf die betriebsgemäße Aufstellposition, in einem Aufnahmeschacht herausnehmbar angeordnet, und eine Öffnung aufweist, durch welche die Flüssigkeit, insbesondere Kondensationsflüssigkeit auslaufen kann, wenn der Behälter gefüllt ist, wobei an der unteren Wandung des Schachts eine Ablauföffnung mit einer daran angebrachten Leitung zum Ableiten der überlaufenden Flüssigkeit in einen Auffangbehälter im unteren Bereich des Gerätegehäuses angeordnet ist.The invention relates to a condensation dryer with a collecting container for condensation liquid, which in the upper region of the device housing, based on the operating position, removably arranged in a receiving shaft, and having an opening through which the liquid, in particular condensation liquid can leak when the container is filled, wherein on the lower wall of the shaft, a drain opening with a line attached thereto for discharging the overflowing liquid is arranged in a collecting container in the lower region of the device housing.

Bekannte Kondensations-Wäschetrockner, beispielsweise Miele Baureihe T 7000, Typ T 7644 C besitzen im oberen Bereich des Gerätegehäuses einen Kondensatsammelbehälter, der in einem Aufnahmeschacht zum Herausnehmen verschiebbar gelagert ist. Im normalen Trocknerbetrieb wird das im Wärmetauscher bzw. Kondensator anfallende Kondensat mittels einer Pumpe aus einem unteren Auffangbehälter, der das anfallende Kondensat vom Kondensator auffängt, in den Sammelbehälter gefördert. Im Falle eines Überlaufs von Kondensationsflüssigkeit kann diese aus einer oberen Öffnung im Sammelbehälter auslaufen und in den Aufnahmeschacht gelangen. Der Aufnahmeschacht besitzt an seiner unteren Wandung eine Öffnung, durch die die überlaufende Kondensationsflüssigkeit heraus und durch eine Schlauchverbindung in den Auffangbehälter zurückfließt. Hierbei kann es vorkommen, dass Kondensationsflüssigkeit aus der Entnahmeöffnung austritt, wenn die Pumpe viel Kondensationsflüssigkeit fördert und der Sammelbehälter keine Flüssigkeit mehr aufnehmen kann. Auch bei einer ungeschickten Handhabung des Sammelbehälters kann Kondensationsflüssigkeit schwallartig aus der Ausgießöffnung in den Aufnahmeschacht gelangen, wobei die kurzzeitig anfallende Flüssigkeitsmenge nicht schnell genug aus der unteren Öffnung aus dem Aufnahmeschacht heraus fließen kann. Auch in dieser Situation tritt Flüssigkeit aus dem Gehäuse aus.Known condensation dryers, such as Miele T 7000 series, type T 7644 C have in the upper part of the device housing a condensate collection container, which is slidably mounted in a receiving shaft for removing. In normal drying operation, the condensate accumulating in the heat exchanger or condenser is pumped into the collecting tank by means of a pump from a lower collecting tank, which collects the condensate from the condenser. In the case of an overflow of condensation liquid, this may leak from an upper opening in the reservoir and get into the receiving shaft. The receiving shaft has on its lower wall an opening through which the overflowing condensation liquid flows back out and through a hose connection in the collecting container. It may happen that condensation liquid emerges from the discharge opening when the pump conveys a lot of condensation liquid and the collecting container can no longer absorb any liquid. Even with a clumsy handling of the collection condensation liquid can get out of the pouring spout into the receiving shaft, the short-term accumulating amount of liquid can not flow fast enough from the lower opening of the receiving shaft out. Also in this situation, liquid comes out of the housing.

Aus der DE 295 05 691 U1 ist ebenfalls ein Kondensationswäschetrockner mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1 oder 2 bekannt.From the DE 295 05 691 U1 is also a condensation clothes dryer with the features of the preamble of claim 1 or 2 known.

Aus der DE 1 806 527 A ist ein Dachabfluss bekannt, der als Aufsatz auf die Einlassöffnung des Fallrohres aufgestülpt wird und zur Begrenzung der Durchflussmenge ausgebildet ist. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, dass nicht zu viel Wasser in das Fallrohr gelangt. Zusätzlich zur Begrenzung der Durchflussmenge umfasst der Dachrinnenablauf im Inneren der auf die Öffnung aufstülpbaren Haube gekrümmte Stege, die das in die Öffnung einfließende Wasser verwirbeln.From the DE 1 806 527 A a roof drain is known, which is turned up as an attachment to the inlet opening of the downpipe and is designed to limit the flow rate. This ensures that not too much water gets into the downpipe. In addition to limiting the flow rate, the gutter drain inside the hood, which can be pushed up onto the opening, has curved webs that swirl the water flowing into the opening.

Aus der DE 197 01 275 A1 ist ein Kondensationswäschetrockner bekannt, der eine trichterförmige Führung in der unteren Wandung des Aufnahmeschachts besitzt, die in ein Rohr übergeht. Hierbei wird mittels Sensoren der Flüssigkeitsstand im Auffangbehälter erfasst, wobei bei einem zu hohen Flüssigkeitsstand eine Warnmeldung an den Benutzer bzw. der Trocknungsvorgang unterbrochen wird. Bei schwallartig anfallender Kondensationsflüssigkeit kann es jedoch vorkommen, dass Flüssigkeit aus dem Aufnahmeschacht in die Umgebung heraustritt.From the DE 197 01 275 A1 a condensation clothes dryer is known which has a funnel-shaped guide in the lower wall of the receiving shaft, which merges into a tube. In this case, the liquid level is detected in the collecting container by means of sensors, wherein at a high liquid level, a warning message to the user or the drying process is interrupted. However, in the event of a surge in condensation fluid, it may happen that fluid comes out of the receiving shaft into the environment.

Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, den Ablauf aus dem Aufnahmeschacht zu verbessern und ein unerwünschtes Herauslaufen von Flüssigkeit aus dem Gehäuse zu vermeiden.The invention is therefore an object of the invention to improve the flow out of the receiving shaft and to avoid unwanted leakage of liquid from the housing.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch einen Wäschetrockner 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 tumble dryer 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 insbesondere darin, dass die Geschwindigkeit der abfließenden Flüssigkeit auf einfache Weise erhöht wird, so dass schwallartig aus dem Sammelbehälter überlaufende Kondensationsflüssigkeit nicht mehr aus der Entnahmeöffnung heraustritt. Insbesondere bei einer Anordnung, bei der der Sammelbehälter schubladenartig aus dem Schacht heraus gezogen werden kann, wird verhindert, dass aus der vorderen Schachtöffnung Flüssigkeit heraustritt. Hierzu ist an der unteren Wandung im Schacht auf ihrer Einlass-Seite der Ablauföffnung ein Mittel zum Verwirbeln der abfließenden Flüssigkeit angeordnet, wodurch die Eintrittsgeschwindigkeit in die Ablauföffnung erhöht wird, so dass die Flüssigkeit schneller abfließen kann. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, dass durch den Einsatz des verwirbelnden Mittels eine Vergrößerung der Öffnung nicht notwendig ist, so dass keine weiteren konstruktiven Änderungen für andere Bauteile, wie Verbindungsschlauch zum Auffanggefäß nicht notwendig sind.The achievable with the present invention consist in particular in that the speed of the outflowing liquid is increased in a simple manner, so that bubbly from the reservoir overflowing condensation liquid no longer emerges from the discharge opening. In particular, in an arrangement in which the collecting container can be drawer-like pulled out of the shaft, it is prevented that emerges from the front shaft opening liquid. For this purpose, a means for swirling the draining liquid is arranged on the lower wall in the shaft on its inlet side of the drain opening, whereby the inlet speed is increased in the drain opening, so that the liquid can flow off faster. A further advantage is that enlargement of the opening is not necessary due to the use of the swirling means, so that no further structural changes are necessary for other components, such as connecting hose to the collecting vessel.

In einer zweckmäßigen Ausführung sind als Mittel zum verwirbeln um den Rand der Ablauföffnung gekrümmte Stege angebracht, wobei die Anordnung der Stege dafür ausgebildet ist, die in die Ablauföffnung strömende Flüssigkeit in eine drallartige Bewegung zu versetzen. Die Stege wirken für die abfließende Flüssigkeit im Bereich vor der Öffnung derart strömungsumlenkend, dass sich eine drallartige Strömung beim Eintritt in die Abflussöffnung einstellt. Diese Maßnahme ist besonders einfach auszuführen, da im Schacht unterhalb des Sammelbehälters in einer oftmals ohnehin vorhandenen trichterförmigen Ausbuchtung der Bauraum für die Stege vorhanden ist. Somit braucht der Sammelbehälter hinsichtlich seiner Abmessungen nicht verändert werden.In an expedient embodiment, webs which are curved around the edge of the discharge opening are attached as means for swirling, wherein the arrangement of the webs is designed to set the liquid flowing into the discharge opening into a swirl-like movement. The webs act for the outflowing liquid in the region in front of the opening in such a way that a vortex-like flow is established when it enters the outflow opening. This measure is particularly simple to carry out, since in the shaft below the collecting container in an often existing anyway funnel-shaped bulge of the space for the webs is available. Thus, the collecting container does not need to be changed in terms of its dimensions.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung sind die Stege in etwa gleichmäßig verteilt bzw. in etwa gleichem Abstand zueinander um den Rand der Ablauföffnung angeordnet. Dadurch wird eine zuverlässige Drallbewegung erzeugt.In an advantageous development, the webs are approximately evenly distributed or arranged at approximately the same distance from each other around the edge of the discharge opening. As a result, a reliable twisting motion is generated.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung sind zumindest drei Stege in etwa gleichmäßig verteilt um den Rand der Ablauföffnung angeordnet, so dass von allen Richtungen eintretende Flüssigkeit in die drallartige Strömung einbezogen wird.In an expedient refinement, at least three webs are arranged approximately uniformly distributed around the edge of the discharge opening, so that liquid entering from all directions is included in the swirling flow.

Für die Formgebung der Stege ist es zweckmäßig, dass die Krümmung in etwa einem Kreisabschnitt entspricht. Somit wird eine turbinenartige Wirkung der Strömung erreicht.For the shaping of the webs, it is expedient that the curvature corresponds approximately to a circular section. Thus, a turbine-like effect of the flow is achieved.

In einer weiteren, vorteilhaften Ausführung ragen die Stege zumindest bereichsweise in den Bereich oberhalb des Öffnungsquerschnitts der Ablauföffnung hinein. Dadurch wird auch die Flüssigkeit verwirbelt, die direkt von oben auf die Ablauföffnung trifft. Ferner wird mittels der oberhalb der Öffnung ragenden Stege eine Fremdkörperfalle bereitgestellt, die ein Eintreten von Schmutzteilen oder sonstigen Körpern in die Ablauföffnung verhindern.In a further advantageous embodiment, the webs protrude into the area above the opening cross section of the discharge opening at least in some areas. As a result, the liquid is swirled, which hits directly from above the drain opening. Further, by means of the webs projecting above the opening, a foreign body trap is provided which prevents the entry of dirt particles or other bodies into the discharge opening.

Zur Verbesserung der Verwirbelung besitzen die Stege jeweils eine Ausnehmung auf der zur Öffnung weisenden Seite. Dadurch kann stets genügend Luft in die Öffnung nachströmen, so dass ungünstige Druckverhältnisse vermieden bzw. zumindest vermindert werden. Hierbei ist es zweckmäßig, dass die einzelnen Ausnehmungen jeweils in Längsrichtung beginnend vom Rand der Ablauföffnung in Richtung des Zentrums der Ablauföffnung hin ausgerichtet sind und in der Höhe etwa die Hälfte bis Dreiviertel der Höhe des Steges umfassen.To improve the turbulence, the webs each have a recess on the side facing the opening. As a result, sufficient air can always flow into the opening, so that unfavorable pressure conditions are avoided or at least reduced. It is expedient that the individual recesses are each aligned in the longitudinal direction starting from the edge of the drain opening in the direction of the center of the drain opening and include in height about half to three quarters of the height of the web.

In einer weiteren, vorteilhaften Weiterbildung sind die Stege schaufelradartig angeordnet, so dass die Krümmung der einzelnen Stege um den Umfang der Ablauföffnung von einer innenseitigen nahezu radialen Ausrichtung nach außen hin in eine tangentiale Ausrichtung übergeht. Dadurch wird die Drallbewegung und damit das Abfließen der Flüssigkeit in die Ablauföffnung nochmals verbessert.In a further advantageous embodiment, the webs are arranged like a shovel wheel, so that the curvature of the individual webs passes over the circumference of the discharge opening from an inside almost radial orientation to the outside into a tangential orientation. As a result, the swirling movement and thus the outflow of the liquid into the drain opening is further improved.

Für die Dimensionierung der einzelnen Stege ist es zweckmäßig, dass die Länge jeweils etwa das 1 bis 2-fache und die Höhe etwa das 0,5 bis 1- fache des Durchmessers der Ablauföffnung beträgt.For the dimensioning of the individual webs, it is expedient that the length is in each case approximately 1 to 2 times and the height is approximately 0.5 to 1 times the diameter of the discharge opening.

Bei einem Schacht aus Kunststoff werden die Stege auf einfache Weise einstückig an der unteren Wandung angeformt, so dass bei der Herstellung, beispielsweise beim Spritzgussverfahren kein zusätzlicher Aufwand nötig ist.In a shaft made of plastic, the webs are integrally formed integrally on the lower wall in a simple manner, so that during manufacture, for example during injection molding no additional effort is needed.

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

Fig. 1:
einen Kondensations-Wäschetrockner in einer skizzierten Ansicht;
Fig. 2:
einen Ausschnitt des Wäschetrockners in einer perspektivischen Ansicht und
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das Mittel zum Verwirbeln in einer Detailansicht.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it
Fig. 1:
a condensation dryer in a sketched view;
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a section of the tumble dryer in a perspective view and
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the means for swirling in a detail view.

Der Kondensations-Wäschetrockner 1 gemäß Fig. 1 umfasst ein Gehäuse 2, in dem eine drehbare Trommel 3 gelagert ist, in der die zu behandelnde Wäsche eingebracht werden kann. Die Trommelöffnung 3a ist mittels der Tür 4 verschließbar. Unterhalb der Trommel 3 befindet sich das Bodenmodul 9, welches die zur Erzeugung der Prozessluft 7 notwendigen Komponenten, wie Kondensationseinrichtung 8, Heizeinrichtung 6 und das elektromotorisch betriebene Gebläse 5 enthält. Das Bodenmodul 9 umfasst ferner das Auffanggefäß 10 für die beim Trocknungsvorgang entstehende Kondensationsflüssigkeit bzw. Wasser, welches mittels der Pumpe 13 über die Leitung 12 zum Sammelbehälter 11 gepumpt wird. Das Bodenmodul 9 bei einem Wäschetrockner 1 mit Wärmepumpe (nicht dargestellt) umfasst die notwendigen Komponenten für einen Trockner dieser Bauart, wie beispielsweise Kompressor, Wärmetauscher und die Rohrleitungen für das Kältemittel.The condensation dryer 1 according to Fig. 1 comprises a housing 2, in which a rotatable drum 3 is mounted, in which the laundry to be treated can be introduced. The drum opening 3 a can be closed by means of the door 4. Below the drum 3 is the bottom module 9, which contains the necessary components for generating the process air 7, such as condensation device 8, heater 6 and the electric motor-driven fan 5. The bottom module 9 further comprises the collecting vessel 10 for the condensation liquid or water formed during the drying process, which is pumped by means of the pump 13 via the line 12 to the collecting container 11. The floor module 9 in a clothes dryer 1 with heat pump (not shown) includes the necessary components for a dryer of this type, such as compressor, heat exchanger and the piping for the refrigerant.

Figur 2 zeigt einen Ausschnitt des Wäschetrockners in einer perspektivischen Ansicht schräg von oben, wobei das Gehäuse 2 auf der Oberseite geöffnet ist. Die Richtungs- und Positionsangaben beziehen sich auf die betriebsgemäße Aufstellposition des Wäschetrockners 1. Hierbei ist zu erkennen, dass der Sammelbehälter 11 etwas aus dem Aufnahmeschacht 14 herausgezogen ist, so dass die Ablauföffnung 17 mit dem Mittel 28 zum Verwirbeln in der unteren Wandung 15 des Schachts 14 zu erkennen ist. Auf der Oberseite des Sammelbehälters 11 ist eine Öffnung 19 angeordnet, die zum Ausgießen der gesammelten Kondensationsflüssigkeit und zum Auslaufen von überlaufender Flüssigkeit vorgesehen ist. Das kann beispielsweise vorkommen, wenn bei gefülltem Behälter der Trocknungsvorgang fortgesetzt wird und Kondensationsflüssigkeit in den Sammelbehälter 11 gepumpt wird. Die Flüssigkeit wird im normalen Trocknungsbetrieb durch das Zuflussrohr 12a, welches oberhalb der Öffnung 19 mündet, wenn der Sammelbehälter in den Schacht 14 vollständig eingesetzt ist, geleitet. Ferner ist es möglich, dass bei ungeschickter Handhabung beim Entleerungsvorgang Flüssigkeit schwallartig aus der Öffnung 19 heraustritt und in den Aufnahmeschacht 14 gelangt. Die untere Wandung 15 ist trichterförmig vertieft, wobei im unteren Bereich der unteren Wandung 15 die Ablauföffnung 17 angeordnet ist, die mit einem Schlauch 16 in Verbindung steht, der wiederum in das Auffanggefäß 10 für die an der Kondensationseinrichtung 8 anfallende Kondensationsflüssigkeit mündet, wie es in Fig. 1 verdeutlicht ist. Der Sammelbehälter 11 ist mit einer Griffplatte 11a versehen und kann schubladenartig aus der vorderen Öffnung 14a aus dem Aufnahmeschacht 14 gezogen werden bzw. wieder eingeschoben werden. An der unteren Wandung 15 ist auf der Innenseite des Schachts 14 an der Ablauföffnung 17 ein Mittel 18 zum Verwirbeln der ablaufenden Flüssigkeit vorgesehen. FIG. 2 shows a section of the tumble dryer in a perspective view obliquely from above, wherein the housing 2 is open on the top. Here, it can be seen that the collecting container 11 is slightly pulled out of the receiving shaft 14, so that the drain opening 17 with the means 28 for swirling in the lower wall 15 of the shaft 14 can be seen. On the top of the collecting container 11, an opening 19 is arranged, which is provided for pouring out the collected condensation liquid and leakage of overflowing liquid. This can occur, for example, if the drying process is continued with the container filled and condensation liquid is pumped into the collecting container 11. The liquid is in normal drying operation through the inlet pipe 12 a, which opens above the opening 19 when the sump is fully inserted into the shaft 14, passed. Furthermore, it is possible that in case of awkward handling when emptying liquid emerges gushing out of the opening 19 and enters the receiving shaft 14. The lower wall 15 is recessed funnel-shaped, wherein in the lower region of the lower wall 15, the drain opening 17 is arranged, which communicates with a hose 16 in connection, which in turn opens into the collecting vessel 10 for the condensation device 8 resulting condensation liquid, as in Fig. 1 is clarified. The collecting container 11 is provided with a handle plate 11a and can be drawn like a drawer from the front opening 14a out of the receiving shaft 14 or inserted again. On the lower wall 15, a means 18 for swirling the draining liquid is provided on the inside of the shaft 14 at the drain opening 17.

Fig. 3 zeigt den Bereich der Ablauföffnung 17 in einer detaillierten Ansicht. In der gezeigten Ausführung umfasst das Mittel zum Verwirbeln 18 drei gekrümmte Stege 20, die um den Rand 22 der Ablauföffnung etwa gleichmäßig verteilt angeordnet sind. Hierbei ist zu erkennen, dass die Stege 20 einstückig an der unteren Wandung 15 angeformt sind. Die Stege 20 ragen jeweils mit einem inneren Ende 20a in den Bereich oberhalb der Ablauföffnung 17, wobei dieser Bereich eine Ausnehmung 21 umfasst, die zur Querschnittsfläche der Ablauföffnung 17 weist. Die Stege 20 sind hierbei schaufelradartig angeordnet, so dass die Krümmung der einzelnen Stege 20 von einer innenseitigen nahezu radialen Ausrichtung nach außen hin in eine nahezu tangentiale Ausrichtung übergeht, wobei die Stege 20 jeweils mit ihrem äußeren Ende 20b koaxial zum Zentrum der Ablauföffnung 17 in tangentialer Ausrichtung positioniert sind. Fig. 3 shows the region of the drain opening 17 in a detailed view. In the embodiment shown, the means for swirling 18 comprises three curved webs 20, which are arranged approximately uniformly distributed around the edge 22 of the discharge opening. It can be seen that the webs 20 are integrally formed on the lower wall 15. The webs 20 project in each case with an inner end 20a into the region above the discharge opening 17, wherein this region comprises a recess 21 which faces the cross-sectional area of the discharge opening 17. The webs 20 are in this case arranged like a shovel wheel, so that the curvature of the individual webs 20 transitions from an inside almost radial orientation to the outside in a nearly tangential orientation, wherein the webs 20 each with its outer end 20b coaxial with the center of the discharge opening 17 in tangential Orientation are positioned.

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Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) mit einem Sammelbehälter (11) für Kondensationsflüssigkeit, welcher im oberen Bereich des Gerätegehäuses (2), bezogen auf die betriebsgemäße Aufstellposition, in einem Aufnahmeschacht (14) herausnehmbar angeordnet ist, und eine Öffnung (19) aufweist, durch welche die Flüssigkeit, insbesondere Kondensationsflüssigkeit auslaufen kann, wenn der Behälter (11) gefüllt ist, wobei an der unteren Wandung (15) des Schachts (14) eine Ablauföffnung (17) mit einer daran angebrachten Leitung (16) zum Ableiten der überlaufenden Flüssigkeit in einen Auffangbehälter (10) im unteren Bereich des Gerätegehäuses (2) angeordnet ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass im Bereich der Ablauföffnung (17) auf ihrer Einlass-Seite ein Mittel (18) zum Verwirbeln abfließender Flüssigkeit angeordnet ist, wobei als Mittel (18) zum Verwirbeln um den Rand (22) der Ablauföffnung (17) gekrümmte Stege (20) angebracht sind, deren Anordnung dafür ausgebildet ist, die in die Ablauföffnung (17) strömende Flüssigkeit in eine drallartige Bewegung zu versetzen, und dass die Stege (20) zumindest bereichsweise in den Bereich oberhalb des Öffnungsquerschnitts der Ablauföffnung (17) hineinragen zur Bereitstellung einer Fremdkörperfalle.Condensing clothes dryer (1) with a collecting container (11) for condensation liquid, which in the upper region of the device housing (2), based on the operating position, in a receiving shaft (14) is removably disposed, and an opening (19) through which the liquid, in particular condensation liquid can leak when the container (11) is filled, wherein on the lower wall (15) of the shaft (14) has a drain opening (17) with an attached line (16) for discharging the overflowing liquid in a collecting container (10) is arranged in the lower region of the device housing (2),
characterized,
in that a means (18) for swirling outflowing liquid is arranged in the region of the discharge opening (17) on its inlet side, curved webs (20) being arranged around the edge (22) of the discharge opening (17) as swirling means (18) are whose arrangement is adapted to put the liquid flowing into the drain opening (17) in a swirl-like movement, and that the webs (20) at least partially in the region above the opening cross section of the drain opening (17) protrude to provide a foreign body trap. Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) mit einem Sammelbehälter (11) für Kondensationsflüssigkeit, welcher im oberen Bereich des Gerätegehäuses (2), bezogen auf die betriebsgemäße Aufstellposition, in einem Aufnahmeschacht (14) herausnehmbar angeordnet ist, und eine Öffnung (19) aufweist, durch welche die Flüssigkeit, insbesondere Kondensationsflüssigkeit auslaufen kann, wenn der Behälter (11) gefüllt ist, wobei an der unteren Wandung (15) des Schachts (14) eine Ablauföffnung (17) mit einer daran angebrachten Leitung (16) zum Ableiten der überlaufenden Flüssigkeit in einen Auffangbehälter (10) im unteren Bereich des Gerätegehäuses (2) angeordnet ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass im Bereich der Ablauföffnung (17) auf ihrer Einlass-Seite ein Mittel (18) zum Verwirbeln abfließender Flüssigkeit angeordnet ist, wobei als Mittel (18) zum Verwirbeln um den Rand (22) der Ablauföffnung (17) in einer trichterförmigen Vertiefung der unteren Wandung (15) des Schachts (14) gekrümmte Stege (20) angebracht sind, deren Anordnung dafür ausgebildet ist, die in die Ablauföffnung (17) strömende Flüssigkeit in eine drallartige Bewegung zu versetzen.Condensing clothes dryer (1) with a collecting container (11) for condensation liquid, which in the upper region of the device housing (2), based on the operating position, in a receiving shaft (14) is removably disposed, and an opening (19) through which the liquid, in particular condensation liquid can leak when the container (11) is filled, wherein on the lower wall (15) of the shaft (14) has a drain opening (17) with an attached line (16) for discharging the overflowing liquid in a collecting container (10) is arranged in the lower region of the device housing (2),
characterized,
that means in the area of the discharge opening (17) at its inlet side (18) is arranged to swirl outflowing liquid, as a means (18) for swirling around the edge (22) of the discharge opening (17) in a funnel-shaped recess of the lower Wall (15) of the shaft (14) curved webs (20) are mounted, whose arrangement is adapted to put the liquid flowing into the drain opening (17) in a swirl-like movement. Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Stege (20) in etwa gleichmäßig verteilt bzw. in etwa gleichem Abstand zueinander um den Rand (22) der Ablauföffnung (17) angeordnet sind.Condensing tumble dryer (1) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the webs (20) distributed evenly in about one another, or in approximately the same distance around the edge (22) of the discharge opening (17) are arranged. Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass zumindest drei Stege (20) in etwa gleichmäßig verteilt um den Rand (22) der Ablauföffnung (17) angeordnet sind.Condensing tumble dryer (1) according to claim 3,
characterized,
in that at least three webs (20) are arranged approximately uniformly distributed around the edge (22) of the discharge opening (17). Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Krümmung der Stege (20) in etwa einem Kreisabschnitt entspricht.Condensing tumble dryer (1) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the curvature of the webs (20) corresponds approximately to a circle section. Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Stege (20) jeweils eine Ausnehmung (21) auf der zur Ablauföffnung (17) weisenden Seite besitzen.Condensing tumble dryer (1) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
possess that the webs (20) each have a recess (21) pointing towards the flow to the opening (17) side. Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die einzelnen Ausnehmungen (21) jeweils in Längsrichtung, beginnend vom Rand (22) in Richtung des Zentrums der Ablauföffnung (17) hin ausgerichtet sind und in der Höhe etwa die Hälfte bis Dreiviertel der Höhe des Steges (20) umfassen.Condensing tumble dryer (1) according to claim 6,
characterized,
in that the individual recesses (21) are each aligned in the longitudinal direction starting from the edge (22) in the direction of the center of the discharge opening (17) and approximately half to three quarters of the height of the web (20) in height. Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) nach Anspruch 2 oder 6
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Stege (20) schaufelradartig angeordnet sind, so dass die Krümmung der einzelnen Stege (20) von einer innenseitigen nahezu radialen Ausrichtung nach außen hin in eine tangentiale Ausrichtung übergeht, wobei die Stege (20) jeweils mit ihrem äußeren Ende (20b) koaxial zum Zentrum der Ablauföffnung (17) in tangentialer Ausrichtung positioniert sind.Condensing tumble dryer (1) according to claim 2 or 6
characterized,
that the webs (20) are arranged schaufelradartig, so that the curvature of the individual webs (20) from an inside nearly radial orientation towards the outside changes into a tangential orientation, in which the webs (20) each with its outer end (20b) coaxially are positioned to the center of the drain opening (17) in tangential orientation. Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Länge der einzelnen Stege (20) jeweils etwa das 1 bis 2-fache und die Höhe etwa das 0,5 bis 1- fache des Durchmessers der Ablauföffnung (17) beträgt.Condensing tumble dryer (1) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
in that the length of the individual webs (20) is approximately 1 to 2 times and the height is approximately 0.5 to 1 times the diameter of the discharge opening (17). Kondensations-Wäschetrockner (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Stege (20) einstückig an der unteren Wandung (15) des Schachts (14) angeformt sind.Condensing tumble dryer (1) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the webs (20) are integrally formed on the lower wall (15) of the shaft (14).
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