EP2669423B1 - Drying device for drying laundry with a container for holding and dispensing an aromatic substance - Google Patents

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EP2669423B1
EP2669423B1 EP12401105.7A EP12401105A EP2669423B1 EP 2669423 B1 EP2669423 B1 EP 2669423B1 EP 12401105 A EP12401105 A EP 12401105A EP 2669423 B1 EP2669423 B1 EP 2669423B1
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Viktor Eichwald
Andreas Ewert
Matthias Herrmann
Dominik Holz
Felix Maßmann
Thomas Vartmann
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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  • the invention relates to a drying device for drying laundry with a treatment space for receiving dry material, with a device for generating a process air flow, and with an air duct, with which the process air flow to and / or out of the treatment room, wherein in the air duct an opening is arranged, in which a container for receiving and dispensing a fragrance is used, wherein the opening by means of a closure device when not inserted container is at least approximately airtight sealable and which is at least partially surrounded by a protruding from the opening plane edge having at least one recess ,
  • Such a drying device is from the WO 2008/072876 A1 known.
  • the lid for the fragrance container can be used, which is designed so that it can close the opening airtight even when not used fragrance container.
  • a tumble dryer in which an air inlet opening for the process air is arranged in the housing side wall.
  • the air inlet is covered with a filter to clean the air before entering the unit.
  • a container for a fragrance is arranged behind the filter.
  • Another drying device is from the KR 1020070007548 known.
  • a flat container which serves to receive and deliver a fragrance, pushed through a slot in the frame in a recess of the filter screen and held there in the edge region of the filter.
  • the risk of leaching is greatest, on the other hand, the flow through the process air with the least.
  • the EP 2 431 516 A1 discloses a clothes dryer in which the container for receiving and dispensing a fragrance in the door is arranged.
  • One from the DE 10 2009 031 097 B4 known clothes dryer has a filter device which occupies a portion of the cross-sectional area of the feed opening.
  • tumble dryer can be operated without fragrance container used. There is then the possibility that part of the process air flow escapes from the remaining free opening. This leads to poor drying performance and energy losses, also escapes moist air in the installation area of the dryer.
  • the invention thus raises the problem of improving the process air flow in a drying device of the type mentioned.
  • the edge has two recesses, wherein a handle arranged on the closure device in each case with an open or closed closure device dips into one of the recesses.
  • locking the closure device in the fully closed position ensures that the closure does not come loose from this position.
  • closure device comprises a sliding movably mounted plate.
  • a removal or insertion of the container is particularly easy to handle, especially when the opening for receiving the fragrance container is arranged in a filter device. Since such filter devices are usually removed from the dryer, the filling or changing of the container can then be done outside of the device.
  • the filter means may occupy a portion of the cross-sectional area of the feed opening. Then it is advantageous if the plate is guided in a double-walled region of the filter device. This protects the plate itself and its guide from lint.
  • the closure device closes the opening automatically after removal of the container.
  • FIG. 1 shows in the sectional side view of a drying device in the form of a tumble dryer 1 with a rotatably mounted in a housing 3 drum 5.
  • the housing 3 is provided with a feed opening 7, behind which is the opening 9 of the drum 5.
  • the tumble dryer 1 has a door eleventh that closes the charging opening 7.
  • the tumble dryer 1 has a fan 13 and a heating device 15, which serves to generate a warm process air stream for drying the laundry items (not shown).
  • the process air flow is guided via an air duct 16, which encloses the drum 5.
  • the heated process air is passed in the rear area 17 in the drying drum 5 and absorbs the moisture from the laundry.
  • a lint filter 21 is used, which thus occupies a portion of the cross-sectional area of the feed opening 7.
  • the lint filter 21 is formed of a strainer insert 23 having a plurality of filter planes and constitutes a part of the air passage 16.
  • the further construction of the strainer insert 23 with regard to its property as a lint filter 21 is known from US Pat DE 10 2009 031 097 B4 known and therefore not described here.
  • the in the Figures 2 and 3 shown as a detail Siebmony 23 includes a screen member 25, consisting of frame portions 27, screen surfaces 29 and a cover plate 31 on the front side (see also FIG. 4 ), the screen surfaces 29 are shown in the figures as releases.
  • a handle plate 33 is attached, which is equipped with a handle 35.
  • the front of the sieve insert, ie screen member 25 and handle plate are provided with an opening 37 which has a in FIG. 2 can show recorded perfume container 39.
  • the structure of the container 39 and its attachment in the opening 37 is from the earlier European patent application with the file number 12401067.9 known and will therefore not be described here.
  • the Figures 2 and 3 also show that the opening 39 is surrounded by an edge 41 which protrudes from the plane of the handle plate 33 and the opening 37 to the front.
  • the edge 41 is intended to form a contact surface for the cylindrical container 39 and thereby fix this in the installed state.
  • the opening is widened by a receiving groove 43.
  • the edge 41 is interrupted by a first recess 45.
  • the receiving groove 43 is used for the positive fixing of an integrally formed on the container 39 foot (not shown) and forms with this an anti-rotation device for the container 39.
  • a second recess 47 in the edge 41 is present Function is explained later.
  • FIG. 3 is the opening through a closure device 49 at least approximately hermetically sealed, so that when removed container 39, a leakage of process air through the remaining free opening 37 is prevented.
  • FIG. 4 shows the sieve insert 23 with remote grip plate 33, so that more details of the closure device 49 can be seen here. It comprises a plate 51 which is slidably mounted between the cover plate 31 and the handle plate 33. In addition to a circular part 53, which forms the actual closure, a handle 55 and a molded-on area 57 are present. The handle 55 protrudes at an angle of approximately 90 ° from the circular portion 53. The molded portion 57 is provided with a latching opening 59.
  • the FIG. 4 shows the plate 51 in its open position. To close the opening 37, it is pulled to the left of the handle 55 in the figure and thereby rotated by about 60 ° counterclockwise. The plate 51 is then in the in FIG. 3 shown closure position.
  • the handle 55 dives into the first recess 45 in the region of the receiving groove 43.
  • the detent opening 59 slides over a molded onto the cover plate 31 locking nipple 61, so that the plate 51 is fixed in the closed position. From the synopsis of Figures 2 and 4 it can be seen that the handle 55 is immersed in the opening position in the second recess 47.
  • FIG. 5 shows a partial section through the sieve insert 23 in the region of the opening 37.
  • the plate 51 is located as in FIG. 3 in the closed position. It can be seen that the latching opening 59 is located above the latching nipple 61 and consequently the plate 51 is fixed in this position. The locking ensures that the plate 51 remains in the closed position. This is particularly important if the sieve insert 23 is removed from the tumble dryer 1 for cleaning.
  • closure device 49 automatically closes the opening after the removal of the container. This can be achieved by utilizing gravity or by a spring mechanism. A corresponding embodiment is not shown in the drawings.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Trocknungseinrichtung zum Trocknen von Wäsche mit einem Behandlungsraum zur Aufnahme von Trockengut, mit einer Einrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Prozessluftstroms, und mit einem Luftkanal, mit welchem der Prozessluftstrom zum und/oder aus dem Behandlungsraum geführt wird, wobei in dem Luftkanal eine Öffnung angeordnet ist, in die ein Behälter zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines Duftstoffes einsetzbar ist, wobei die Öffnung mittels einer Verschlusseinrichtung bei nicht eingesetztem Behälter wenigstens annähernd luftdicht verschließbar ist und die wenigstens teilweise von einem aus der Öffnungsebene ragenden Rand umgeben ist, welcher mindestens eine Aussparung aufweist.The invention relates to a drying device for drying laundry with a treatment space for receiving dry material, with a device for generating a process air flow, and with an air duct, with which the process air flow to and / or out of the treatment room, wherein in the air duct an opening is arranged, in which a container for receiving and dispensing a fragrance is used, wherein the opening by means of a closure device when not inserted container is at least approximately airtight sealable and which is at least partially surrounded by a protruding from the opening plane edge having at least one recess ,

Eine derartige Trocknungseinrichtung ist aus der WO 2008/072876 A1 bekannt. Als Verschlusseinrichtung für die Öffnung zur Aufnahme eines Behälters mit Duftstoffen kann hier der Deckel für den Duftstoffbehälter eingesetzt werden, der konstruktiv so gestaltet ist, dass er die Öffnung auch bei nicht eingesetztem Duftstoffbehälter luftdicht verschließen kann.Such a drying device is from the WO 2008/072876 A1 known. As a closure device for the opening for receiving a container with fragrances here the lid for the fragrance container can be used, which is designed so that it can close the opening airtight even when not used fragrance container.

Aus der WO 02/090853 A1 ist ein Wäschetrockner bekannt, bei dem in der GehäuseSeitenwand eine Lufteintrittsöffnung für die Prozessluft angeordnet ist. Die Lufteintrittsöffnung ist mit einem Filter abgedeckt, um die Luft vor Eintritt in das Gerät zu reinigen. Hinter dem Filter ist ein Behälter für einen Duftstoff angeordnet.From the WO 02/090853 A1 a tumble dryer is known in which an air inlet opening for the process air is arranged in the housing side wall. The air inlet is covered with a filter to clean the air before entering the unit. Behind the filter, a container for a fragrance is arranged.

Eine weitere Trocknungseinrichtung ist aus der KR 1020070007548 bekannt. Bei der dort gezeigten Anordnung wird ein flacher Behälter, welcher zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines Duftstoffes dient, durch einen Schlitz im Rahmen in eine Vertiefung des Filtersiebs geschoben und dort im Randbereich des Filters gehalten. In diesem Bereich ist einerseits die Gefahr einer Verflusung am größten, andererseits die Durchströmung mit Prozessluft am geringsten.Another drying device is from the KR 1020070007548 known. In the arrangement shown there, a flat container, which serves to receive and deliver a fragrance, pushed through a slot in the frame in a recess of the filter screen and held there in the edge region of the filter. In this area, on the one hand, the risk of leaching is greatest, on the other hand, the flow through the process air with the least.

Die EP 2 431 516 A1 offenbart einen Wäschetrockner, bei dem der Behälter zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines Duftstoffes in der Tür angeordnet ist.The EP 2 431 516 A1 discloses a clothes dryer in which the container for receiving and dispensing a fragrance in the door is arranged.

Ein aus der DE 10 2009 031 097 B4 bekannter Wäschetrockner besitzt eine Filtereinrichtung, die einen Teilbereich der Querschnittsfläche der Beschickungsöffnung einnimmt.One from the DE 10 2009 031 097 B4 known clothes dryer has a filter device which occupies a portion of the cross-sectional area of the feed opening.

Die frühere europäische Patentanmeldung mit dem Aktenzeichen 12401067.9 beschreibt einen zylindrischen Duftstoff-Behälter, der in einer Filtereinrichtung angeordnet ist.The former European patent application with file number 12401067.9 describes a cylindrical perfume container, which is arranged in a filter device.

Einige der vorbeschriebenen Wäschetrockner können auch ohne eingesetzten Duftstoff-Behälter betrieben werden. Es besteht dann die Möglichkeit, dass aus der freibleibenden Öffnung ein Teil des Prozessluftstroms entweicht. Das führt zu schlechten Trocknungsleistungen und Energieverlusten, außerdem entweicht feuchte Luft in den Aufstellbereich des Trockners.Some of the above-described tumble dryer can be operated without fragrance container used. There is then the possibility that part of the process air flow escapes from the remaining free opening. This leads to poor drying performance and energy losses, also escapes moist air in the installation area of the dryer.

Der Erfindung stellt sich somit das Problem, bei einer Trocknungseinrichtung der eingangs genannten Art die Prozessluftführung zu verbessern.The invention thus raises the problem of improving the process air flow in a drying device of the type mentioned.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch eine Trocknungseinrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen.According to the invention, this problem is solved by a drying device having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention will become apparent from the following subclaims.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichbaren Vorteile ergeben sich dadurch, dass der Rand zwei Aussparungen aufweist, wobei eine an der Verschlusseinrichtung angeordnete Handhabe bei geöffneter bzw. geschlossener Verschlusseinrichtung jeweils in eine der Aussparungen eintaucht. Hierdurch wird ein vollständiges Öffnen bzw. Schließen der Verschlusseinrichtung ermöglichtThe advantages achievable with the invention result from the fact that the edge has two recesses, wherein a handle arranged on the closure device in each case with an open or closed closure device dips into one of the recesses. As a result, a complete opening or closing of the closure device is made possible

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung stellt ein Verrasten der Verschlusseinrichtung in der vollständig geschlossenen Position sicher, dass der Verschluss sich nicht aus dieser Position löst.According to an advantageous development of the invention, locking the closure device in the fully closed position ensures that the closure does not come loose from this position.

Ein einfacher Aufbau ergibt sich, wenn die Verschlusseinrichtung eine schiebbeweglich gelagerte Platte umfasst.A simple structure results when the closure device comprises a sliding movably mounted plate.

Ein Entnehmen oder Einsetzen des Behälters ist insbesondere dann einfach im Handling, wenn die Öffnung zur Aufnahme des Duftstoff-Behälters in einer Filtereinrichtung angeordnet ist. Da solche Filtereinrichtungen in der Regel aus dem Trockner entnehmbar sind, kann das Auffüllen oder Wechseln des Behälters dann außerhalb des Geräts erfolgen. Bei einer Trocknungseinrichtung mit einer in einem Gehäuse drehbar gelagerten Trommel, wobei in dem Gehäuse eine durch eine Tür verschließbare Beschickungsöffnung angeordnet ist, kann die Filtereinrichtung einen Teilbereich der Querschnittsfläche der Beschickungsöffnung einnehmen. Dann ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Platte in einem doppelwandigen Bereich der Filtereinrichtung geführt ist. Dadurch werden die Platte selbst und ihre Führung vor einer Verflusung geschützt.A removal or insertion of the container is particularly easy to handle, especially when the opening for receiving the fragrance container is arranged in a filter device. Since such filter devices are usually removed from the dryer, the filling or changing of the container can then be done outside of the device. In a drying device with a rotatably mounted in a housing drum, wherein in the housing a closable by a door feed opening is arranged, the filter means may occupy a portion of the cross-sectional area of the feed opening. Then it is advantageous if the plate is guided in a double-walled region of the filter device. This protects the plate itself and its guide from lint.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform verschließt die Verschlusseinrichtung nach der Entnahme des Behälters die Öffnung selbsttätig.In a further advantageous embodiment, the closure device closes the opening automatically after removal of the container.

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

Figur 1
eine geschnittene Seitenansicht eines Wäschetrockners,
Figur 2
den Siebeinsatz des Wäschetrockners mit Duftstoff-Behälter,
Figur 3
den Siebeinsatz mit geschlossener Öffnung,
Figur 4
einen Teilausschnitt des Siebeinsatzes bei entfernter Griffplatte,
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einen Schnitt durch den Siebeinsatz bei geschlossener Öffnung.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. It shows
FIG. 1
a sectional side view of a clothes dryer,
FIG. 2
the sieve insert of the tumble dryer with fragrance container,
FIG. 3
the sieve insert with closed opening,
FIG. 4
a partial section of the sieve insert with the handle plate removed,
FIG. 5
a section through the sieve insert with the opening closed.

Die Figur 1 zeigt in der geschnittenen Seitenansicht eine Trocknungseinrichtung in Form eines Wäschetrockners 1 mit einer in einem Gehäuse 3 drehbar gelagerten Trommel 5. Das Gehäuse 3 ist mit einer Beschickungsöffnung 7 versehen, dahinter liegt die Öffnung 9 der Trommel 5. Der Wäschetrockner 1 verfügt über eine Tür 11, die die Beschickungsöffnung 7 verschließt. Weiter verfügt der Wäschetrockner 1 über ein Gebläse 13 und eine Heizeinrichtung 15, welche zur Erzeugung eines warmen Prozessluftstromes zur Trocknung der Wäschestücke (nicht dargestellt) dient. Der Prozessluftstrom wird über einen Luftkanal 16 geführt, der die Trommel 5 einschließt. Die erwärmte Prozessluft wird im hinteren Bereich 17 in die Trocknertrommel 5 geleitet und nimmt die Feuchtigkeit aus der Wäsche auf. Danach strömt die Prozessluft im verriegelten Zustand der Tür 11 durch einen Spalt 19 zwischen Trommel 5 und Gehäuse 3 im Rand der Beschickungsöffnung 7. Hier ist ein Flusenfilter 21 eingesetzt, der somit einen Teilbereich der Querschnittsfläche der Beschickungsöffnung 7 einnimmt. Der Flusenfilter 21 ist aus einem Siebeinsatz 23 mit mehreren Filterebenen gebildet und stellt einen Teil des Luftkanals 16 dar. Der weitere Aufbau des Siebeinsatzes 23 hinsichtlich seiner Eigenschaft als Flusenfilter 21 ist aus der DE 10 2009 031 097 B4 bekannt und deswegen hier nicht näher beschrieben. Nach dem Flusenfilter 21 passiert die Prozessluft einen Wärmetauscher 24, wo sie abgekühlt und entfeuchtet wird.The FIG. 1 shows in the sectional side view of a drying device in the form of a tumble dryer 1 with a rotatably mounted in a housing 3 drum 5. The housing 3 is provided with a feed opening 7, behind which is the opening 9 of the drum 5. The tumble dryer 1 has a door eleventh that closes the charging opening 7. Furthermore, the tumble dryer 1 has a fan 13 and a heating device 15, which serves to generate a warm process air stream for drying the laundry items (not shown). The process air flow is guided via an air duct 16, which encloses the drum 5. The heated process air is passed in the rear area 17 in the drying drum 5 and absorbs the moisture from the laundry. Thereafter, the process air flows in the locked state of the door 11 through a gap 19 between the drum 5 and the housing 3 in the edge of the feed opening 7. Here, a lint filter 21 is used, which thus occupies a portion of the cross-sectional area of the feed opening 7. The lint filter 21 is formed of a strainer insert 23 having a plurality of filter planes and constitutes a part of the air passage 16. The further construction of the strainer insert 23 with regard to its property as a lint filter 21 is known from US Pat DE 10 2009 031 097 B4 known and therefore not described here. After the lint filter 21, the process air passes through a heat exchanger 24, where it is cooled and dehumidified.

Der in den Figuren 2 und 3 als Einzelheit dargestellte Siebeinsatz 23 umfasst ein Siebteil 25, bestehend aus Rahmenbereichen 27, Siebflächen 29 und einer Deckplatte 31 an der Frontseite (siehe auch Figur 4), die Siebflächen 29 sind in den Figuren als Freilassungen dargestellt. An der Deckplatte 31 ist eine Griffplatte 33 befestigt, die mit einem Handgriff 35 ausgestattet ist. Des Weiteren ist in den Figuren 2 und 3 erkennbar, dass die Frontseite des Siebeinsatzes, d. h. Siebteil 25 und Griffplatte mit einer Öffnung 37 versehen sind, welche einen in Figur 2 gezeigten Duftstoff-Behälter 39 aufnehmen kann. Der Aufbau des Behälters 39 und seine Befestigung in der Öffnung 37 ist aus der früheren europäischen Patentanmeldung mit dem Aktenzeichen 12401067.9 bekannt und wird deshalb hier nicht näher beschrieben. Die Figuren 2 und 3 zeigen auch, dass die Öffnung 39 von einem Rand 41 umgeben ist, der aus der Ebene der Griffplatte 33 bzw. der Öffnung 37 nach vorn herausragt. Der Rand 41 ist dazu vorgesehen, eine Anlagefläche für den zylindrischen Behälter 39 zu bilden und diesen dadurch im eingebauten Zustand zu fixieren. Im unteren Bereich ist die Öffnung um eine Aufnahmenut 43 erweitert. An dieser Stelle ist auch der Rand 41 durch eine erste Aussparung 45 unterbrochen. Die Aufnahmenut 43 dient zur formschlüssigen Fixierung eines an den Behälter 39 angeformten Fußes (nicht dargestellt) und bildet mit diesem eine Verdrehsicherung für den Behälter 39. In der Zwei-Uhr-Position der Öffnung 37 ist eine zweite Aussparung 47 im Rand 41 vorhanden, deren Funktion später erklärt ist. In der Figur 3 ist die Öffnung durch eine Verschlusseinrichtung 49 wenigstens annähernd luftdicht versperrt, so dass bei entnommenem Behälter 39 ein Austritt von Prozessluft durch die freibleibende Öffnung 37 verhindert wird.The in the Figures 2 and 3 shown as a detail Siebeinsatz 23 includes a screen member 25, consisting of frame portions 27, screen surfaces 29 and a cover plate 31 on the front side (see also FIG. 4 ), the screen surfaces 29 are shown in the figures as releases. On the cover plate 31, a handle plate 33 is attached, which is equipped with a handle 35. Furthermore, in the Figures 2 and 3 recognizable that the front of the sieve insert, ie screen member 25 and handle plate are provided with an opening 37 which has a in FIG. 2 can show recorded perfume container 39. The structure of the container 39 and its attachment in the opening 37 is from the earlier European patent application with the file number 12401067.9 known and will therefore not be described here. The Figures 2 and 3 also show that the opening 39 is surrounded by an edge 41 which protrudes from the plane of the handle plate 33 and the opening 37 to the front. The edge 41 is intended to form a contact surface for the cylindrical container 39 and thereby fix this in the installed state. In the lower area, the opening is widened by a receiving groove 43. At this point, the edge 41 is interrupted by a first recess 45. The receiving groove 43 is used for the positive fixing of an integrally formed on the container 39 foot (not shown) and forms with this an anti-rotation device for the container 39. In the two o'clock position of the opening 37, a second recess 47 in the edge 41 is present Function is explained later. In the FIG. 3 is the opening through a closure device 49 at least approximately hermetically sealed, so that when removed container 39, a leakage of process air through the remaining free opening 37 is prevented.

Figur 4 zeigt den Siebeinsatz 23 mit entfernter Griffplatte 33, so dass hier nähere Einzelheiten der Verschlusseinrichtung 49 zu erkennen sind. Sie umfasst eine Platte 51, die zwischen der Deckplatte 31 und der Griffplatte 33 schiebbeweglich gelagert ist. Neben einem kreisförmigen Teil 53, welches den eigentlichen Verschluss bildet, sind eine Handhabe 55 und ein angeformter Bereich 57 vorhanden. Die Handhabe 55 ragt in einem Winkel von ca. 90° aus dem kreisförmigen Teil 53. Der angeformte Bereich 57 ist mit einer Rastöffnung 59 versehen. Die Figur 4 zeigt die Platte 51 in ihrer Öffnungsposition. Zum Verschließen der Öffnung 37 wird sie an der Handhabe 55 in der Figur nach links gezogen und dabei um ca. 60° gegen den Uhrzeigersinn gedreht. Die Platte 51 befindet sich dann in der in Figur 3 gezeigten Verschlussposition. Dabei taucht die Handhabe 55 in die erste Aussparung 45 im Bereich der Aufnahmenut 43. Außerdem gleitet die Rastöffnung 59 über einen an die Deckplatte 31 angeformten Rastnippel 61, so dass die Platte 51 in der Verschlussposition fixiert ist. Aus der Zusammenschau der Figuren 2 und 4 ist erkennbar, dass die Handhabe 55 in der Öffnungsposition in die zweite Aussparung 47 eintaucht. FIG. 4 shows the sieve insert 23 with remote grip plate 33, so that more details of the closure device 49 can be seen here. It comprises a plate 51 which is slidably mounted between the cover plate 31 and the handle plate 33. In addition to a circular part 53, which forms the actual closure, a handle 55 and a molded-on area 57 are present. The handle 55 protrudes at an angle of approximately 90 ° from the circular portion 53. The molded portion 57 is provided with a latching opening 59. The FIG. 4 shows the plate 51 in its open position. To close the opening 37, it is pulled to the left of the handle 55 in the figure and thereby rotated by about 60 ° counterclockwise. The plate 51 is then in the in FIG. 3 shown closure position. In this case, the handle 55 dives into the first recess 45 in the region of the receiving groove 43. In addition, the detent opening 59 slides over a molded onto the cover plate 31 locking nipple 61, so that the plate 51 is fixed in the closed position. From the synopsis of Figures 2 and 4 it can be seen that the handle 55 is immersed in the opening position in the second recess 47.

Figur 5 zeigt einen Teilschnitt durch den Siebeinsatz 23 im Bereich der Öffnung 37. Die Platte 51 befindet sich wie in Figur 3 in der Verschlussposition. Es ist erkennbar, dass die Rastöffnung 59 sich über dem Rastnippel 61 befindet und demzufolge die Platte 51 in dieser Position fixiert ist. Durch die Verrastung wird sichergestellt, dass die Platte 51 in der Verschlussposition verbleibt. Dies ist insbesondere wichtig, wenn der Siebeinsatz 23 zur Reinigung aus dem Wäschetrockner 1 entnommen wird. FIG. 5 shows a partial section through the sieve insert 23 in the region of the opening 37. The plate 51 is located as in FIG. 3 in the closed position. It can be seen that the latching opening 59 is located above the latching nipple 61 and consequently the plate 51 is fixed in this position. The locking ensures that the plate 51 remains in the closed position. This is particularly important if the sieve insert 23 is removed from the tumble dryer 1 for cleaning.

Bei der vorbeschriebenen Verschlusseinrichtung bedarf es einer Betätigung durch den Benutzer. Es ist auch denkbar, dass die Verschlusseinrichtung 49 nach der der Entnahme des Behälters die Öffnung selbsttätig verschließt. Dies kann durch Ausnutzung der Schwerkraft erreicht werden oder durch einen Federmechanismus. Eine entsprechende Ausführungsform ist in den Zeichnungen nicht dargestellt.In the above-described closure device requires an operation by the user. It is also conceivable that the closure device 49 automatically closes the opening after the removal of the container. This can be achieved by utilizing gravity or by a spring mechanism. A corresponding embodiment is not shown in the drawings.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Wäschetrocknerclothes dryer
33
Gehäusecasing
55
Trommeldrum
77
Beschickungsöffnung (Gehäuse)Feed opening (housing)
99
Öffnung (Trommel)Opening (drum)
1111
Türdoor
1313
Gebläsefan
1515
Heizeinrichtungheater
1616
Luftkanalair duct
1717
hinterer Bereich der Trommelrear area of the drum
1919
Spalt zwischen Trommel und GehäuseGap between drum and housing
2121
Flusenfilterlint filter
2323
Siebeinsatzstrainer
2424
Wärmetauscherheat exchangers
2525
Siebteilphloem
2727
Rahmenbereicheframe areas
2929
Siebflächenscreen surfaces
3131
Deckplattecover plate
3333
Griffplattegrip plate
3535
Handgriffhandle
3737
Öffnungopening
3939
Duftstoff-BehälterPerfume Container
4141
Randedge
4343
Aufnahmenutreceiving groove
4545
erste Aussparung (6 Uhr)first recess (6 o'clock)
4747
zweite Aussparungsecond recess
4949
Verschlusseinrichtungclosure device
5151
Platteplate
5353
kreisförmiger Teilcircular part
5555
Handhabehandle
5757
angeformter Bereichmolded area
5959
Rastöffnunglatching opening
6161
RastnippelRest nipple

Claims (7)

  1. Drying device (1) for drying laundry comprising a processing chamber for receiving items to be dried, comprising a device (13) for generating a process air stream, and comprising an air channel (16), by means of which the process air stream is guided to and/or out of the processing chamber, an opening (37) being arranged in the air channel (16), in which opening a container (39) for receiving and dispensing a fragrance can be inserted, the opening (37) being closable in at least an approximately airtight manner by means of a closure device (49) when the container (39) is not inserted and said opening being surrounded at least in part by an edge (41) projecting from the plane of the opening, which edge has at least one recess (45, 47),
    characterised in that
    the edge (41) has two recesses (45 and 47), a handle (55) arranged on the closure device (49) plunging into one of the slots (45, 47) respectively when the closure device (49) is respectively open or closed.
  2. Drying device (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the closure device (49) is locked when in the fully closed position.
  3. Drying device (1) according to either claim 1 or claim 2,
    characterised in that
    the closure device (49) comprises a slidably mounted plate (51).
  4. Drying device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the opening (37) for receiving the fragrance container is arranged in a filter device (21).
  5. Drying device (1) according to claim 4, comprising a drum (5) which is rotatably mounted in a housing (3), a loading opening (7), which can be closed by a door (11), being arranged in the housing (3),
    characterised in that
    the filter device (21) occupies a portion of the cross sectional area of the loading opening (7).
  6. Drying device (1) according to claim 3 and either claim 4 or claim 5,
    characterised in that
    the plate (51) is guided in a double-walled region of the filter device (21).
  7. Drying device (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the closure device (49) automatically closes the opening (37) after the container (39) has been removed.
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