EP2377988A2 - Washing machine with a flushing chamber - Google Patents

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EP2377988A2
EP2377988A2 EP11401055A EP11401055A EP2377988A2 EP 2377988 A2 EP2377988 A2 EP 2377988A2 EP 11401055 A EP11401055 A EP 11401055A EP 11401055 A EP11401055 A EP 11401055A EP 2377988 A2 EP2377988 A2 EP 2377988A2
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Markus Behr
Anke Brüdrich
Michael Finke
David Högberg
Robert Müther
Michael Streffing
Andrea Sudkemper
Reinhard Weidmann
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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 washing machine with a tub arranged in a housing, in which a drum is rotatably mounted, and at least one rinsing chamber for the metered provision of a powdered or liquid detergent, which is flushed into the tub of washing liquid introduced from the washing chamber, and for emptying the rinsing chamber cooperates with a closure arrangement which opens when the washing liquid flows in and closes due to its own weight.
  • the DE 26 39 923 A1 discloses a washing machine comprising a rinsing chamber in a drawer with a closure assembly.
  • the closure arrangement is forcibly controlled by means of a cam-lever arrangement as a function of the insertion position of the drawer, wherein when the drawer is open, the closure assembly is closed and opened when the drawer is inserted
  • rinsing chambers are so-called drawers.
  • the liquid detergent runs directly into the inlet siphon after filling. If a prewash with selected, so the detergent for the main wash is already used in the prewash. In the main wash, however, it is only washed with water. Another problem is the start time delay of up to 24 hours. If the drawer is open, depending on Detergent amount run the detergent long before the actual wash in the laundry. Thus, in particular, the above-mentioned embodiments of the prior art relate to drawer-independent Ein Thoughsch. Next, liquid detergent storage are known, which are also manually operated. These include plug-in weirs or additional containers with and without siphon.
  • closure arrangements are known here, which are actuated at the drawer end by a water diverter. This results in the following problems in the direction of actuation. Actuation from the back pushes the drawer forwards out of the machine. In addition, there are in the continuous trial with hot water flushing problems in the seal. Also, the user must manually specify the choice of powder detergent to liquid detergent. In addition, there may also be lost items to be used for the detergent option.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a washing machine with a capacity independent closure arrangement in the washing chamber, which also allows the use of powder or liquid detergents for the main wash, so that the user can freely choose between the detergent forms.
  • the advantages achieved by the invention are that due to the formation of the closure assembly an automatic device is integrated in the drawer, which is actuated as a result of supplying washing liquid, which remains independent of the supply of the washing liquid in the open position, so that the drawer can be used for detergents of different consistencies.
  • the remaining open position allows powdered detergents can be filled into the drawer.
  • the closure arrangement according to the invention prevents the thrust from being pushed out.
  • a dependent operation by means of a water switch no longer necessary.
  • a reliable liquid detergent storage can be provided without changing the water switch.
  • the closure arrangement is arranged in a drawer designed as a rinsing chamber, which remains after the emptying of the detergent by the washing liquid in the open position, and wherein unlocked by moving the drawer, the closure assembly and closes again.
  • an automatic device is integrated in the washing chamber, the can be used by both powder and liquid laundry detergents for the main wash. This also prevents that the liquid detergent can flow directly into the inlet siphon after filling.
  • the invention causes an additional manual operation on the washing chamber is no longer required.
  • the closure assembly comprises a flap pivotally mounted on the drawer and cooperating with a magnet which holds the flap in the open position after the washing liquid has been flushed.
  • the flap In the open position, the flap cooperates with a magnet arranged on a housing wall for the drawer.
  • the flap is provided with a ferromagnetic element, which produces the active compound.
  • the magnet can also be attached to the flap, so that the ferromagnetic element, such as a piece of iron, is attached to the housing wall for the drawer.
  • the flap can be held by means of a locking means in the open position.
  • the flap has a lever element which pivots the flap into the open position.
  • the lever element can be driven by the introduced washing liquid, which is directed directly targeted to the lever element.
  • the lever element has an angled inflow surface for the washing liquid.
  • a below a slanted plate is provided above the lever element, provided with openings, which generates a partial flow through the opening on the lever member and directs another partial flow in the washing chamber.
  • the above the lever member is an under-slanted apertured plate adapted to direct the entire flow of the incoming washing liquid through the openings on the lever member.
  • the lever element of the introduced washing liquid is indirectly controllable, in which case a device for actuating the lever element can be activated due to the Anstau horrs in the supply line.
  • the device consists of a piston-cylinder unit.
  • the piston is arranged in the flow channel of the supply line and is flowed around by the washing liquid, wherein the cylinder communicates through the channel wall with the lever element.
  • FIG. 1 shows in the sectional view of a washing machine 1 with a arranged in a housing 2 tub 3, in which a drum 4 is rotatably mounted.
  • the housing 2 is also at least one rinsing chamber 5 for the metered provision of a powdery or liquid detergent.
  • the detergent is rinsed from the rinsing chamber 5 by introducing washing liquid from the rinsing chamber 5 through the line or siphon 23 into the tub 3.
  • a closure arrangement 6 FIG. Fig. 2 . 3
  • the closure assembly 6 is particularly in the FIG. 2 shown in a sectional side view.
  • the closure assembly 6 is in the washing chamber 5, which is designed as a drawer 7.
  • the closure assembly 6 remains after the emptying of the detergent by the washing liquid in the open position, as shown in the FIG. 2 is shown in dashed lines. If the drawer 7 is displaced in the direction of the arrow, the closure arrangement 6 closes and unlocks again.
  • the closure assembly 6, as in the FIG. 2 the flap 8 acts in this case with a magnet 9 which holds the flap 8 in the open position, as shown in the FIG. 2 is shown.
  • the flap 8 held in the open position cooperates with a arranged on the housing wall 10 for the drawer 7 magnets 9 together.
  • the flap 8 is provided with a ferromagnetic element 11, which cooperates with the magnet 9.
  • the flap 8 cooperates with a lever member 12 which pivots the flap 8 in the open position.
  • the lever element 12 is driven by the introduced washing liquid, which flows through the supply line 13, by a device 14, so that the flap 8 is opened indirectly by the washing liquid.
  • the device 14 consists of a piston-cylinder unit, which in particular initiates the pivoting action on the flap 8.
  • the piston 15 is arranged in the flow channel 16 of the supply line 13, wherein this is driven by the parallel channel 17 accordingly, if If a back pressure results, the piston 15 is pressed down so that it then releases the parallel channel 17 of the supply line 13.
  • the cylinder 18 is then pushed out through the channel wall 19, which then presses on an angled portion which serves as a lifting element 12, the flap 8, so that due to the storage 25 at the kink, the pivoting of the flap 8, as shown in FIG the dashed line is shown.
  • the lever member 12 is driven by the introduced washing liquid such that the washing liquid is directed here directly targeted to the lever member 12.
  • the lever member 12 has an angled inflow surface 20 for the washing liquid, so that a secure pivoting can occur when the washing liquid enters the closure arrangement 6.
  • this is to the flow above the lever member 12 is a running under a slope, provided with openings 21 plate 22.
  • the plate 22 in this case has the task that it flows directly through the openings 21 a partial flow 24a on the lever member 12 , wherein the excess inflowing washing liquid is discharged above the plate 22 and is passed as a second partial stream 24 b in the rinsing chamber 5.
  • Both partial streams swirl the washing agent located in the rinsing chamber 5, as a result of the opened position of the flap 8, the washing liquid with the mixed detergent at the back of the drawer 7 is forwarded as a common stream 24 via a siphon 23 into the tub 3.
  • a magnet 9 is provided, which is not shown in detail on a housing wall for the drawer 7 is arranged.

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The washing machine (1) has a water container (3), which is arranged in a housing (2). A drum (4) is pivoted in the water container. A rinsing chamber (5) is provided for metered provision of a powdered or liquid detergent. A closure assembly is arranged in a drawer (7) formed as the rinsing chamber, which remains in the open position after emptying of the detergent by the washing liquid.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Waschmaschine mit einem in einem Gehäuse angeordneten Laugenbehälter, in dem eine Trommel drehbar gelagert ist, sowie wenigstens einer Spülkammer zur dosierten Vorhaltung eines pulverförmigen oder flüssigen Waschmittels, welches von eingeleiteter Waschflüssigkeit aus der Spülkammer in den Laugenbehälter einspülbar ist, und zur Entleerung der Spülkammer diese mit einer Verschlussanordnung zusammenwirkt, die bei Einströmen der Waschflüssigkeit öffnet und die aufgrund ihres Eigengewichtes schließt.The invention relates to a washing machine with a tub arranged in a housing, in which a drum is rotatably mounted, and at least one rinsing chamber for the metered provision of a powdered or liquid detergent, which is flushed into the tub of washing liquid introduced from the washing chamber, and for emptying the rinsing chamber cooperates with a closure arrangement which opens when the washing liquid flows in and closes due to its own weight.

Aus dem Stand der Technik, gemäß der DE 197 24 174 C1 , ist eine Waschmitteleinspülvorrichtung bekannt, welche mit einer Einspülkammer zur dosierten Aufnahme von pulverförmigen oder flüssigen Wasch- oder Pflegemitteln bestückt ist. Durch eingeleitetes Wasser wird über eine Ausspülöffnung das Waschmittel zum Waschbehälter gespült. Die Ausspülung ist hierbei im Boden der Einspülkammer angeordnet, wobei eine Ventilanordnung, die aufgrund ihres Eigengewichtes in einer unteren Ausgangsstellung die Ausspülöffnung verschließt, und mittels des zugeführten Wassers in eine obere die Ausspülöffnung freigebende Arbeitsstellung anhebbar ist. Eine andere Ausführungsform ist aus der DE 10 2007 052 076 B3 bekannt, wobei diese eine Einspülschale zur Aufnahme eines Behandlungsmittel umfasst, und in der Wandung der Einspülschale eine schwimmergesteuerte Verschlussvorrichtung zum Verschließen und Öffnen einer Öffnung vorgesehen ist. Diese Verschlussvorrichtung ist abhängig von einer vorgegebenen Füllstandsmenge der Flüssigkeit, die zur Betätigung der Verschlussanordnung herangezogen wird.From the prior art, according to the DE 197 24 174 C1 , A Waschmitteleinspülvorrichtung is known, which is equipped with a Einspülkammer for metered recording of powdered or liquid detergents or care products. By introduced water is flushed through a flushing the detergent to the wash tank. The rinsing is in this case arranged in the bottom of the dispensing chamber, wherein a valve arrangement which closes the Ausspülöffnung due to its own weight in a lower starting position, and by means of the supplied water in an upper the Ausspülöffnung releasing working position can be raised. Another embodiment is known from DE 10 2007 052 076 B3 this is known, wherein this comprises a Einspülschale for receiving a treatment agent, and in the wall of the dispenser shell a float-controlled closure device for closing and opening an opening is provided. This closure device is dependent on a predetermined fill level of the liquid, which is used to actuate the closure assembly.

Die DE 26 39 923 A1 offenbart eine Waschmaschine, die eine Spülkammer in einer Schublade mit einer Verschlussanordnung umfasst. Die Verschlussanordnung wird mittels einer Nocken-Hebelanordnung in Abhängigkeit der Einschubposition der Schublade zwangsgesteuert, wobei bei geöffneter Schublade die Verschlussanordnung geschlossen und bei eingeschobener Schublade geöffnet istThe DE 26 39 923 A1 discloses a washing machine comprising a rinsing chamber in a drawer with a closure assembly. The closure arrangement is forcibly controlled by means of a cam-lever arrangement as a function of the insertion position of the drawer, wherein when the drawer is open, the closure assembly is closed and opened when the drawer is inserted

Andere Ausführungsformen von Spülkammern sind so genannte Schubkästen. Bei den herkömmlichen, hinten offenen Schubkästen läuft das Flüssigwaschmittel direkt nach der Befüllung in den Einlaufsiphon. Wird eine Vorwäsche mit angewählt, so wird bereits in der Vorwäsche das Waschmittel für den Hauptwaschgang mit benutzt. In der Hauptwäsche dagegen wird lediglich mit Wasser gewaschen. Ein weiteres Problem stellt die Startzeitvorwahl von bis zu 24 Stunden dar. Ist der Schubkasten offen ausgeführt, kann je nach Waschmittelmenge das Waschmittel lange vor dem eigentlichen Waschgang in die Wäsche laufen. So betreffen insbesondere die oben genannten Ausführungsformen des Standes der Technik schubkastenunabhängige Einspülkammern. Weiter sind Flüssigwaschmittelspeicherungen bekannt, welche zusätzlich manuell zu bedienen sind. Dazu zählen einsteckbare Wehre oder zusätzliche Behälter mit und ohne Saugheber. Auch sind hier beispielsweise Verschlussanordnungen bekannt, die am Schubkastenende durch eine Wasserweiche betätigt werden. Hierbei ergeben sich folgende Probleme in der Betätigungsrichtung. Durch die Betätigung von hinten wird der Schubkasten nach vorne aus der Maschine heraus gedrückt. Außerdem gibt es im Dauerversuch mit Heißwasserspülung Probleme in der Abdichtung. Auch ist durch den Benutzer manuell die Wahl von Pulver- auf Flüssigwaschmittel vorzugeben. Zusätzlich können auch verlierbare Einzelteile vorhanden sein, die für die Waschmittelwahl einzusetzen sind.Other embodiments of rinsing chambers are so-called drawers. In conventional, rear-open drawers, the liquid detergent runs directly into the inlet siphon after filling. If a prewash with selected, so the detergent for the main wash is already used in the prewash. In the main wash, however, it is only washed with water. Another problem is the start time delay of up to 24 hours. If the drawer is open, depending on Detergent amount run the detergent long before the actual wash in the laundry. Thus, in particular, the above-mentioned embodiments of the prior art relate to drawer-independent Einspülkammern. Next, liquid detergent storage are known, which are also manually operated. These include plug-in weirs or additional containers with and without siphon. Also, for example, closure arrangements are known here, which are actuated at the drawer end by a water diverter. This results in the following problems in the direction of actuation. Actuation from the back pushes the drawer forwards out of the machine. In addition, there are in the continuous trial with hot water flushing problems in the seal. Also, the user must manually specify the choice of powder detergent to liquid detergent. In addition, there may also be lost items to be used for the detergent option.

Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Waschmaschine mit einer von der Füllmenge unabhängigen Verschlussanordnung in der Spülkammer bereitzustellen, die zudem die Verwendung von Pulver- oder Flüssigwaschmitteln für die Hauptwäsche ermöglicht, so dass der Benutzer frei zwischen den Waschmittelformen wählen kann.The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a washing machine with a capacity independent closure arrangement in the washing chamber, which also allows the use of powder or liquid detergents for the main wash, so that the user can freely choose between the detergent forms.

Die Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden abhängigen Ansprüchen.The object is achieved with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the following dependent claims.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichten Vorteile bestehen darin, dass aufgrund der Ausbildung der Verschlussanordnung eine automatische Einrichtung in der Schublade integriert ist, die infolge des Zuführens von Waschflüssigkeit betätigt wird, wobei diese unabhängig von der Zuführung der Waschflüssigkeit in der Offenstellung verbleibt, so dass die Schublade für Waschmittel unterschiedlicher Konsistenzen verwendet werden kann. Die verbleibende Offenstellung erlaubt es, dass pulverförmige Waschmittel in die Schublade eingefüllt werden können. Die erfindungsgemäße Verschlussanordnung unterbindet ein Herausdrücken des Schubes. Außerdem ist durch die Betätigung der Verschlussanordnung mittels des Wasserdrucks eine abhängige Betätigung mittels einer Wasserweiche nicht mehr nötig. So kann ohne eine Veränderung der Wasserweiche eine zuverlässige Flüssigwaschmittelspeicherung bereitgestellt werden.The advantages achieved by the invention are that due to the formation of the closure assembly an automatic device is integrated in the drawer, which is actuated as a result of supplying washing liquid, which remains independent of the supply of the washing liquid in the open position, so that the drawer can be used for detergents of different consistencies. The remaining open position allows powdered detergents can be filled into the drawer. The closure arrangement according to the invention prevents the thrust from being pushed out. In addition, by the operation of the closure assembly by means of the water pressure, a dependent operation by means of a water switch no longer necessary. Thus, a reliable liquid detergent storage can be provided without changing the water switch.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Verschlussanordnung in einer als Spülkammer ausgebildeten Schublade angeordnet ist, die nach der Entleerung des Waschmittels durch die Waschflüssigkeit in der Offenstellung verbleibt, und wobei durch Verschieben der Schublade die Verschlussanordnung entriegelt und wieder schließt. Somit wird erreicht, dass eine automatische Einrichtung in der Spülkammer integriert wird, die sowohl von Pulver als auch von Flüssigwaschmitteln für die Hauptwäsche verwendet werden kann. Auch wird dadurch unterbunden, dass das Flüssigwaschmittel direkt nach der Befüllung in den Einlaufsiphon abfließen kann. Ebenfalls bewirkt die Erfindung, dass ein zusätzliches manuelles Betätigen an der Spülkammer nicht mehr erforderlich ist. Die Verschlussanordnung umfasst eine an der Schublade schwenkbar gelagerte Klappe, die mit einem Magneten zusammenwirkt, der die Klappe nach dem Einspülen der Waschflüssigkeit in der Offenstellung hält. In der geöffneten Stellung wirkt die Klappe mit einem an einer Gehäusewand für die Schublade angeordneten Magneten zusammen. Hierzu ist die Klappe mit einem ferromagnetischen Element versehen, welches die Wirkverbindung herstellt. Der Magnet kann auch an der Klappe befestigt sein, so dass das ferromagnetische Element, wie ein Eisenstück, an der Gehäusewand für die Schublade angebracht ist. Alternativ kann die Klappe mittels eines Rastmittels in der Offenstellung gehalten werden. Die Klappe als solches weist ein Hebelelement auf, welches die Klappe in die Offenstellung schwenkt. Das Hebelelement ist von der eingeleiteten Waschflüssigkeit ansteuerbar, wobei diese unmittelbar gezielt auf das Hebelelement gerichtet ist. Das Hebelelement weist eine gewinkelte Anströmfläche für die Waschflüssigkeit auf. Um die unmittelbare Einleitung der Waschflüssigkeit zu begünstigen, ist oberhalb des Hebelelementes eine unter einer Schräge verlaufende, mit Öffnungen versehene Platte angeordnet, die einen Teilstrom durch die Öffnung auf das Hebelelement erzeugt und einen anderen Teilstrom in die Spülkammer leitet. Somit ergibt sich einerseits ein die Verschlussanordnung betätigbarer Teilstrom, wobei ein Reststrom hier über die Spülkammer geleitet wird, und eine saubere Entleerung des Flüssigmittels beziehungsweise des Pulver bewirkt. Um den Druck auf das Hebelelement zu verstärken, ist die oberhalb des Hebelelementes eine unter einer Schräge verlaufende mit Öffnungen versehene Platte dazu eingerichtet, den gesamten Strom der einfliessenden Waschflüssigkeit durch die Öffnungen auf das Hebelelement zu leiten.According to the invention, it is proposed that the closure arrangement is arranged in a drawer designed as a rinsing chamber, which remains after the emptying of the detergent by the washing liquid in the open position, and wherein unlocked by moving the drawer, the closure assembly and closes again. Thus, it is achieved that an automatic device is integrated in the washing chamber, the can be used by both powder and liquid laundry detergents for the main wash. This also prevents that the liquid detergent can flow directly into the inlet siphon after filling. Also, the invention causes an additional manual operation on the washing chamber is no longer required. The closure assembly comprises a flap pivotally mounted on the drawer and cooperating with a magnet which holds the flap in the open position after the washing liquid has been flushed. In the open position, the flap cooperates with a magnet arranged on a housing wall for the drawer. For this purpose, the flap is provided with a ferromagnetic element, which produces the active compound. The magnet can also be attached to the flap, so that the ferromagnetic element, such as a piece of iron, is attached to the housing wall for the drawer. Alternatively, the flap can be held by means of a locking means in the open position. As such, the flap has a lever element which pivots the flap into the open position. The lever element can be driven by the introduced washing liquid, which is directed directly targeted to the lever element. The lever element has an angled inflow surface for the washing liquid. In order to favor the immediate introduction of the washing liquid, a below a slanted plate is provided above the lever element, provided with openings, which generates a partial flow through the opening on the lever member and directs another partial flow in the washing chamber. On the one hand, this results in a partial flow which can be actuated by the closure arrangement, wherein a residual flow is conducted here via the rinsing chamber, and effects a clean emptying of the liquid agent or of the powder. In order to increase the pressure on the lever member, the above the lever member is an under-slanted apertured plate adapted to direct the entire flow of the incoming washing liquid through the openings on the lever member.

Nach einer besonders vorteilhaften anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung, ist das Hebelelement von der eingeleiteten Waschflüssigkeit mittelbar ansteuerbar, wobei hierbei infolge des Anstaudrucks in der Zuführleitung eine Einrichtung zur Betätigung des Hebelelementes aktivierbar ist. Die Einrichtung besteht hierbei aus einer Kolbenzylindereinheit. Der Kolben ist im Strömungskanal der Zuführleitung angeordnet und wird von der Waschflüssigkeit umströmt, wobei der Zylinder durch die Kanalwand mit dem Hebelelement in Verbindung steht.According to a particularly advantageous other embodiment of the invention, the lever element of the introduced washing liquid is indirectly controllable, in which case a device for actuating the lever element can be activated due to the Anstaudrucks in the supply line. The device consists of a piston-cylinder unit. The piston is arranged in the flow channel of the supply line and is flowed around by the washing liquid, wherein the cylinder communicates through the channel wall with the lever element.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Figuren dargestellt, dabei zeigen:

Figur 1
eine geschnittene Seitenansicht einer Waschmaschine;
Figur 2
eine Ausführungsform der Verschlussanordnung in geschnittener Seitenansicht;
Figur 3
eine weitere geschnittene Seitenansicht einer Spülkammer einer weiteren Ausführungsform und
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eine geschnittene Seitenansicht gemäß der Figur 3 mit entsprechenden Strömungspfeilen.
An embodiment of the invention is shown in the figures, in which:
FIG. 1
a sectional side view of a washing machine;
FIG. 2
an embodiment of the closure assembly in a sectional side view;
FIG. 3
a further sectional side view of a washing chamber of another embodiment and
FIG. 4
a sectional side view according to the FIG. 3 with appropriate flow arrows.

Die Figur 1 zeigt in der geschnittenen Ansicht eine Waschmaschine 1 mit einem in einem Gehäuse 2 angeordneten Laugenbehälter 3, in dem eine Trommel 4 drehbar gelagert ist. In dem Gehäuse 2 befindet sich ebenfalls wenigstens eine Spülkammer 5 zur dosierten Vorhaltung eines pulverförmigen oder flüssigen Waschmittels. Dabei wird das Waschmittel aus der Spülkammer 5 durch Einleiten von Waschflüssigkeit aus der Spülkammer 5 durch die Leitung oder Siphon 23 in den Laugenbehälter 3 eingespült. Für die Entleerung der Spülkammer 5 wirkt diese mit einer Verschlussanordnung 6 (Fig. 2, 3) zusammen, die bei Einströmen der Waschflüssigkeit öffnet, und die aufgrund ihres Eigengewichtes wieder schließt.The FIG. 1 shows in the sectional view of a washing machine 1 with a arranged in a housing 2 tub 3, in which a drum 4 is rotatably mounted. In the housing 2 is also at least one rinsing chamber 5 for the metered provision of a powdery or liquid detergent. In this case, the detergent is rinsed from the rinsing chamber 5 by introducing washing liquid from the rinsing chamber 5 through the line or siphon 23 into the tub 3. For emptying the rinsing chamber 5, this acts with a closure arrangement 6 (FIG. Fig. 2 . 3 ), which opens when the washing liquid flows in, and closes again due to its own weight.

Die Verschlussanordnung 6 ist insbesondere in der Figur 2 in geschnittener Seitenansicht dargestellt. Dabei befindet sich die Verschlussanordnung 6 in der Spülkammer 5, die als Schublade 7 ausgebildet ist. Die Verschlussanordnung 6 verbleibt nach der Entleerung des Waschmittels durch die Waschflüssigkeit in der Offenstellung, wie dies in der Figur 2 in gestrichelter Darstellung gezeigt wird. Wird die Schublade 7 gemäß Pfeilrichtung verschoben, so schließt und entriegelt die Verschlussanordnung 6 wieder. Dabei umfasst die Verschlussanordnung 6, wie in der Figur 2 dargestellt ist, eine an der Schublade 7 schwenkbar gelagerte Klappe 8. Die Klappe 8 wirkt hierbei mit einem Magneten 9 zusammen, der die Klappe 8 in der Offenstellung hält, wie dies in der Figur 2 dargestellt ist. Wie aus der Figur 2 zu erkennen ist, wirkt die in der Offenstellung gehaltene Klappe 8 mit einem an der Gehäusewand 10 für die Schublade 7 angeordneten Magneten 9 zusammen. Es versteht sich nun von selbst, dass, wenn die Schublade 7 verschoben wird und sich die aufgeschwenkte Klappe 8 von dem Magneten 9 löst, diese dann selbsttätig schließt. Um den Schwenkvorgang zu ermöglichen, ist die Klappe 8 mit einem ferromagnetischen Element 11 versehen, welches mit dem Magneten 9 zusammenwirkt. Wie zudem aus der Figur 2 zu erkennen ist, wirkt die Klappe 8 mit einem Hebelelement 12 zusammen, welches die Klappe 8 in die Offenstellung verschwenkt. Dabei wird das Hebelelement 12 von der eingeleiteten Waschflüssigkeit, welche durch die Zuführleitung 13 strömt, von einer Einrichtung 14 angesteuert, so dass durch die Waschflüssigkeit die Klappe 8 mittelbar geöffnet wird.The closure assembly 6 is particularly in the FIG. 2 shown in a sectional side view. In this case, the closure assembly 6 is in the washing chamber 5, which is designed as a drawer 7. The closure assembly 6 remains after the emptying of the detergent by the washing liquid in the open position, as shown in the FIG. 2 is shown in dashed lines. If the drawer 7 is displaced in the direction of the arrow, the closure arrangement 6 closes and unlocks again. In this case, the closure assembly 6, as in the FIG. 2 the flap 8 acts in this case with a magnet 9 which holds the flap 8 in the open position, as shown in the FIG. 2 is shown. Like from the FIG. 2 can be seen, the flap 8 held in the open position cooperates with a arranged on the housing wall 10 for the drawer 7 magnets 9 together. It goes without saying that when the drawer 7 is moved and the pivoted-up flap 8 is released from the magnet 9, it closes automatically. In order to enable the pivoting operation, the flap 8 is provided with a ferromagnetic element 11, which cooperates with the magnet 9. As well as from the FIG. 2 can be seen, the flap 8 cooperates with a lever member 12 which pivots the flap 8 in the open position. In this case, the lever element 12 is driven by the introduced washing liquid, which flows through the supply line 13, by a device 14, so that the flap 8 is opened indirectly by the washing liquid.

Wie aus der Figur 2 zu erkennen ist, besteht hierbei die Einrichtung 14 aus einer Kolbenzylindereinheit, die insbesondere den Schwenkvorgang an der Klappe 8 einleitet. Wie deutlich zu erkennen ist, ist hierbei der Kolben 15 im Strömungskanal 16 der Zuführleitung 13 angeordnet, wobei dieser durch den Parallelkanal 17 entsprechend angesteuert wird, wenn sich ein Staudruck ergibt, wird der Kolben 15 nach unten gedrückt, so dass dieser dann den Parallelkanal 17 der Zuführleitung 13 freigibt. Dabei wird dann der Zylinder 18 durch die Kanalwand 19 herausgedrückt, der dann auf ein abgewinkeltes Teilstück, das als Hebelement 12 dient, der Klappe 8 drückt, so dass sich aufgrund der Lagerung 25 an der Knickstelle das Aufschwenken der Klappe 8 einstellt, wie dies in der gestrichelten Darstellung gezeigt wird. Aufgrund dieser Ausbildung wird nun erreicht, dass, wenn beispielsweise die Klappe 8 hier in die Offenstellung verbracht wird, diese in ihrer Offenstellung so lange verbleibt, bis die Schublade 7 wieder bewegt wird, und somit die Trennung von dem Magneten 9 erfolgt. Diese Verschlussanordnung 6 ist somit unabhängig vom Füllstand der Waschflüssigkeit in der Spülkammer 5, was die Verwendung in dieser Spülkammer 5 von Pulver- und Flüssigwaschmitteln ermöglicht.Like from the FIG. 2 can be seen, in this case the device 14 consists of a piston-cylinder unit, which in particular initiates the pivoting action on the flap 8. As can be clearly seen, in this case the piston 15 is arranged in the flow channel 16 of the supply line 13, wherein this is driven by the parallel channel 17 accordingly, if If a back pressure results, the piston 15 is pressed down so that it then releases the parallel channel 17 of the supply line 13. In this case, the cylinder 18 is then pushed out through the channel wall 19, which then presses on an angled portion which serves as a lifting element 12, the flap 8, so that due to the storage 25 at the kink, the pivoting of the flap 8, as shown in FIG the dashed line is shown. Due to this design is now achieved that, for example, when the flap 8 is spent here in the open position, it remains in its open position until the drawer 7 is moved again, and thus the separation of the magnet 9 takes place. This closure assembly 6 is thus independent of the level of the washing liquid in the washing chamber 5, which allows the use in this washing chamber 5 of powder and liquid detergents.

Gemäß der Figuren 3 und 4 wird eine weitere Ausführungsform der Erfindung gezeigt, wobei bei dieser Ausführungsform das Hebelelement 12 von der eingeleiteten Waschflüssigkeit derart angesteuert wird, dass die Waschflüssigkeit hier unmittelbar gezielt auf das Hebelelement 12 gerichtet ist. Dabei weist das Hebelelement 12 eine gewinkelte Anströmfläche 20 für die Waschflüssigkeit auf, so dass ein sicheres Verschwenken bei Eintritt der Waschflüssigkeit an der Verschlussanordnung 6 erfolgen kann. Wie aus der Figur 3 zu erkennen ist, befindet sich hierbei zur Anströmung oberhalb des Hebelelementes 12 eine unter einer Schräge verlaufende, mit Öffnungen 21 versehene Platte 22. Die Platte 22 hat hierbei folgende Aufgabe, dass sie einen Teilstrom 24a durch die Öffnungen 21 auf das Hebelelement 12 unmittelbar strömen lässt, wobei die überschüssige einströmende Waschflüssigkeit oberhalb der Platte 22 abgeleitet wird und als zweiter Teilstrom 24b in die Spülkammer 5 geleitet wird. Somit ergibt sich insbesondere das durch die Pfeile angedeutete Strömungsbild in der Spülkammer 5, wobei die parallel gerichteten Pfeile hier den ersten Teilstrom 24a verdeutlichen, und die anderen Pfeile den zweiten 24b über die Platte 22 fließenden Teilstrom darstellen. Beide Teilströme verwirbeln das sich in der Spülkammer 5 befindliche Waschmittel, wobei infolge der geöffneten Stellung der Klappe 8 die Waschflüssigkeit mit dem durchmischten Waschmittel an der Rückseite der Schublade 7 als gemeinsamer Strom 24 über einen Siphon 23 in den Laugenbehälter 3 weitergeleitet wird. Auch bei dieser Ausführungsform ist ein Magnet 9 vorgesehen, der nicht näher dargestellt an einer Gehäusewand für die Schublade 7 angeordnet ist.According to the Figures 3 and 4 a further embodiment of the invention is shown, wherein in this embodiment, the lever member 12 is driven by the introduced washing liquid such that the washing liquid is directed here directly targeted to the lever member 12. In this case, the lever member 12 has an angled inflow surface 20 for the washing liquid, so that a secure pivoting can occur when the washing liquid enters the closure arrangement 6. Like from the FIG. 3 can be seen, this is to the flow above the lever member 12 is a running under a slope, provided with openings 21 plate 22. The plate 22 in this case has the task that it flows directly through the openings 21 a partial flow 24a on the lever member 12 , wherein the excess inflowing washing liquid is discharged above the plate 22 and is passed as a second partial stream 24 b in the rinsing chamber 5. This results, in particular, in the flow chamber 5 indicated by the arrows, in which the parallel arrows illustrate the first partial flow 24a and the other arrows represent the second 24b flow over the plate 22. Both partial streams swirl the washing agent located in the rinsing chamber 5, as a result of the opened position of the flap 8, the washing liquid with the mixed detergent at the back of the drawer 7 is forwarded as a common stream 24 via a siphon 23 into the tub 3. Also in this embodiment, a magnet 9 is provided, which is not shown in detail on a housing wall for the drawer 7 is arranged.

Mit dem Einspülende stoppt die Wasserzufuhr, eine Restentleerung des Hauptwaschfaches ist jedoch nur möglich, wenn die Spülkammer 5 nach dem Einspülende weiter geöffnet bleibt. Durch den Auszug der Schublade 7 wird der Magnet 9 vom Gegenstück getrennt und die Klappe 8 kann wieder schließen.With the flushing the water supply stops, a residual emptying of the main wash compartment is only possible if the washing chamber 5 remains open after the flushing. By the extract of the drawer 7, the magnet 9 is separated from the counterpart and the flap 8 can close again.

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Waschmaschine (1) mit einem in einem Gehäuse (2) angeordneten Laugenbehälter (3), in dem eine Trommel (4) drehbar gelagert ist, sowie wenigstens einer Spülkammer (5) zur dosierten Vorhaltung eines pulverförmigen oder flüssigen Waschmittels, welches von eingeleiteter Waschflüssigkeit aus der Spülkammer (5) in den Laugenbehälter (3) einspülbar ist, und zur Entleerung der Spülkammer (5) diese mit einer Verschlussanordnung (6) zusammenwirkt, die infolge des Zuführens von Waschflüssigkeit betätigt werden kann und dabei öffnet und die aufgrund ihres Eigengewichtes schließt, dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Verschlussanordnung (6) in einer als Spülkammer (5) ausgebildeten Schublade (7) angeordnet ist, die nach der Entleerung des Waschmittels durch die Waschflüssigkeit und unabhängig von der Zuführung der Waschflüssigkeit in der in der Offenstellung verbleibt und durch Verschieben der Schublade (7) die Verschlussanordnung (6) entriegelt und wieder schließt.Washing machine (1) with a in a housing (2) arranged tub container (3) in which a drum (4) is rotatably mounted, and at least one rinsing chamber (5) for the metered provision of a powdered or liquid detergent, which from introduced washing liquid the rinsing chamber (5) in the tub (3) is flushed, and for emptying the rinsing chamber (5) this cooperates with a closure assembly (6) which can be actuated as a result of supplying washing liquid and thereby opens and closes due to their own weight, characterized,
in that the closure arrangement (6) is arranged in a drawer (7) designed as a rinsing chamber (5) which remains in the open position after the detergent has been emptied by the washing liquid and independently of the feeding of the washing liquid and by displacement of the drawer (7 ) unlocks the closure assembly (6) and closes again. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Verschlussanordnung (6) eine an der Schublade (7) schwenkbar gelagerte Klappe (8) umfasst.Washing machine according to claim 1,
characterized,
in that the closure arrangement (6) comprises a flap (8) mounted pivotably on the drawer (7). Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Klappe (8) mit einem Magneten (9) zusammenwirkt, der die Klappe (8) in der Offenstellung hält.Washing machine according to claim 2,
characterized,
in that the flap (8) cooperates with a magnet (9) which holds the flap (8) in the open position. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die in der Offenstellung gehaltene Klappe (8) mit einem an einer Gehäusewand (10) für die Schublade (7) angeordneten Magneten (9) zusammenwirkt.Washing machine according to claim 3,
characterized,
in that the flap (8) held in the open position cooperates with a magnet (9) arranged on a housing wall (10) for the drawer (7). Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 3 oder 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Klappe (8) mit einem ferromagnetischen Element (11) versehen ist, welches mit dem Magneten (9) zusammenwirkt.Washing machine according to claim 3 or 4,
characterized,
in that the flap (8) is provided with a ferromagnetic element (11) which cooperates with the magnet (9). Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Klappe (8) mit einem Hebelelement (12) zusammenwirkt, welches die Klappe (8) in die Offenstellung schwenkt.Washing machine according to claim 2,
characterized,
in that the flap (8) cooperates with a lever element (12) which pivots the flap (8) into the open position. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Hebelelement (12) von der eingeleiteten Waschflüssigkeit ansteuerbar ist, wobei diese unmittelbar gezielt auf das Hebelelement (12) gerichtet ist.Washing machine according to claim 6,
characterized,
that the lever element (12) can be controlled by the introduced washing liquid, which directly targeted to the lever member (12) is directed. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Hebelelement (12) eine gewinkelte Anströmfläche (20) für die Waschflüssigkeit aufweist.Washing machine according to claim 7,
characterized,
that the lever element (12) has an angled leading surface (20) for the washing liquid. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 8
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass oberhalb des Hebelelementes (12) eine unter einer Schräge verlaufende mit Öffnungen (21) versehene Platte (22) angeordnet ist, wobei diese den gesamten Strom (24a, 24b) der einfließenden Waschflüssigkeit durch die Öffnungen (21) auf das Hebelelement (12) leitet.Washing machine according to claim 8
characterized,
in that a plate (22) provided with openings (21) running under a bevel is arranged above the lever element (12), whereby the entire flow (24a, 24b) of the inflowing washing liquid through the openings (21) onto the lever element (12) passes. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 8
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass oberhalb des Hebelelementes (12) eine unter einer Schräge verlaufende mit Öffnungen (21) versehene Platte (22) angeordnet ist, wobei diese einen Teilstrom (24a) durch die Öffnungen (21) auf das Hebelelement (12) und den anderen Teilstrom (24b) in die Spülkammer (5) leitet.Washing machine according to claim 8
characterized,
in that a plate (22) provided with openings (21) running under a bevel is arranged above the lever element (12), whereby a partial flow (24a) through the openings (21) onto the lever element (12) and the other partial flow (24b ) into the rinsing chamber (5) passes. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Hebelelement (12) von der eingeleiteten Waschflüssigkeit mittelbar ansteuerbar ist, wobei infolge des Anstaudrucks in der Zuführleitung (13) eine Einrichtung (14) zur Betätigung des Hebelelementes (12) aktivierbar ist.Washing machine according to claim 6,
characterized,
in that the lever element (12) can be actuated indirectly by the introduced washing liquid, it being possible to activate a device (14) for actuating the lever element (12) as a result of the pressure build-up in the feed line (13). Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Einrichtung (14) aus einer Kolbenzylindereinheit besteht.Washing machine according to claim 11,
characterized,
that the device (14) consists of a piston-cylinder unit. Waschmaschine nach Anspruch 12,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Kolben (15) im Strömungskanal (16) der Zuführleitung (13) angeordnet ist, wobei der Zylinder (18) durch die Kanalwand (19) mit dem Hebelelement (12) in Verbindung steht.Washing machine according to claim 12,
characterized,
in that the piston (15) is arranged in the flow channel (16) of the supply line (13), the cylinder (18) communicating with the lever element (12) through the channel wall (19).
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