WO2007113255A1 - A washing machine - Google Patents
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- WO2007113255A1 WO2007113255A1 PCT/EP2007/053112 EP2007053112W WO2007113255A1 WO 2007113255 A1 WO2007113255 A1 WO 2007113255A1 EP 2007053112 W EP2007053112 W EP 2007053112W WO 2007113255 A1 WO2007113255 A1 WO 2007113255A1
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
- D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
- D06F37/261—Tubs made by a specially selected manufacturing process or characterised by their assembly from elements
- D06F37/262—Tubs made by a specially selected manufacturing process or characterised by their assembly from elements made of plastic material, e.g. by injection moulding
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
- D06F37/20—Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casing; Preventing or damping vibrations
- D06F37/206—Mounting of motor
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- the present invention relates to washing machines comprising a motor driving the drum and a tub.
- the motor driving the drum is affixed under the tub or on the base of the chassis.
- the cables that provide the connection with the motor, the power source and the control card are connected to the motor through a socket.
- the said socket is disposed on the motor body.
- a separate bracket made of steel plate and fixed on the motor body is used for disposing the socket.
- the objective of the present invention is to design a washing machine wherein the motor socket is protected from getting wet.
- a housing is formed on the outer wall of the tub at a level higher than the motor wherein the socket is mounted. Since the level of this housing is higher than the motor, the risk of the socket getting wet is considerably reduced.
- the housing is formed of two L- shaped legs facing each other.
- the legs firmly cksp the socket from the sides and below and leave open the portion from where the connection to the control card and/or the power source will be made. Consequently, the connection of the socket with the control card can be made easily.
- Figure 1 - is the schematic view of a washing machine.
- Figure 2 - is the detailed view of the tub and the motor.
- Figure 3 - is the detailed view of the housing and the socket.
- the washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises a body (2), a tub (3) that is disposed within this body (2) and a motor (4) ( Figure 1)
- the washing machine (1) furthermore comprises a socket (5) allowing the required connection to be made with the motor (4) and at least one cable (8) that provides the electrical connection between the socket (5) and the motor (4) ( Figure 1)
- the tub (3) comprises a housing (6) on its outer wall thereof, wherein the socket (5) is mounted, positioned separately from the motor (4)
- the socket (5) is mounted into the housing (6) after the motor (4) is assembled.
- the motor (4) is preferably situated below the tub (3)
- the housing (6) is on the tub (3) at a higher level than the motor (4) Consequently, the risk of the socket (5) getting wet is reduced.
- the housing (6) comprises two L- shaped legs (T) facing each other ( Figure 2 and Figure 3)
- the legs (T) extend out from the outer wall of the tub (3) preferably in the radial direction.
- the socket (5) is mounted in between these two legs (T) The distance between the legs (T) is such that the socket (5) can be firmly seated there between.
- the legs (T) cksp the socket (5) from both sides and from below.
- the tub (3) is made of plastics and the housing (6) is formed in the same mould as the tub (3) This embodiment considerably reduces both the materials and the labor cost.
- the washing machine (1) of the present invention there is requirement neither for the steel bracket for mounting the socket (5) nor for the folio to cover the motor (4), thus savings are incurred from labor and unit costs.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to washing machines (1) comprising a motor (4) for driving the drum and a tub (3), wherein on the outer wall of the tub a housing (6) is formed for mounting the motor's socket (5).
Description
Description A WASHING MACHINE
[0001] The present invention relates to washing machines comprising a motor driving the drum and a tub.
[0002] In washing machines, particularly in the front loaded laundry washing machines, the motor driving the drum is affixed under the tub or on the base of the chassis. The cables that provide the connection with the motor, the power source and the control card are connected to the motor through a socket.
[0003] In state of the art applications, the said socket is disposed on the motor body. In some of the applications, a separate bracket made of steel plate and fixed on the motor body is used for disposing the socket.
[0004] Since most of the washing machines are emplaced in wet surroundings like the bathroom, there is the danger of splashed water getting in the socket. Therefore, in state of the art applications, a protective folio is covered on the motor after the socket is mounted in place in order to protect the socket from water. This folio makes the production of the washing machine and also the serviceman to access the socket in case of a repair harder.
[0005] In the Great Britain patent application no. GB 1414295, in an automatic front- loading clothes washing machine the drive motor for the rotatable drum of the machine is located within the top part of the outer casing, and the electrical connections are made to the control unit mounted on the front panel.
[0006] In the French patent application no. FR2742843, the socket is situated on the motor chassis.
[0007] The objective of the present invention is to design a washing machine wherein the motor socket is protected from getting wet.
[0008] The washing machine designed to fulfill the objective of the present invention is explicated in the attached claims. In the said washing machine, a housing is formed on the outer wall of the tub at a level higher than the motor wherein the socket is mounted. Since the level of this housing is higher than the motor, the risk of the socket getting wet is considerably reduced.
[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing is formed of two L- shaped legs facing each other. The legs firmly cksp the socket from the sides and below and leave open the portion from where the connection to the control card and/or the power source will be made. Consequently, the connection of the socket with the control card
can be made easily.
[0010] The washing machine designed to fulfill the objective of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
[0011] Figure 1 - is the schematic view of a washing machine.
[0012] Figure 2 - is the detailed view of the tub and the motor.
[0013] Figure 3 - is the detailed view of the housing and the socket.
[0014] The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
1. Washing machine
2. Body
3. Tub
4. Motor
5. Socket
6. Housing
7. Leg
8. Cable
[0015] The washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises a body (2), a tub (3) that is disposed within this body (2) and a motor (4) (Figure 1)
[0016] The washing machine (1) furthermore comprises a socket (5) allowing the required connection to be made with the motor (4) and at least one cable (8) that provides the electrical connection between the socket (5) and the motor (4) (Figure 1) In the washing machine (1) of the present invention, the tub (3) comprises a housing (6) on its outer wall thereof, wherein the socket (5) is mounted, positioned separately from the motor (4)
[0017] In the washing machine (1) of the present invention, the socket (5) is mounted into the housing (6) after the motor (4) is assembled.
[0018] In this embodiment, the motor (4) is preferably situated below the tub (3) The housing (6) is on the tub (3) at a higher level than the motor (4) Consequently, the risk of the socket (5) getting wet is reduced.
[0019] In another embodiment of the present invention, the housing (6) comprises two L- shaped legs (T) facing each other (Figure 2 and Figure 3) The legs (T) extend out from the outer wall of the tub (3) preferably in the radial direction. The socket (5) is mounted in between these two legs (T) The distance between the legs (T) is such that the socket (5) can be firmly seated there between. The legs (T) cksp the socket (5) from both sides and from below. Since a housing (6) thus structured will prevent the socket (5) from reaching the surfaces to which electrical connection can be made, the
connection of the socket (5) with the control card can be provided without dismounting from the housing (6) Furthermore, when the socket (5) is desired to be dismounted, pushing from one of its open facades to the other side will be sufficient. [0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the tub (3) is made of plastics and the housing (6) is formed in the same mould as the tub (3) This embodiment considerably reduces both the materials and the labor cost. [0021] By means of the washing machine (1) of the present invention, there is requirement neither for the steel bracket for mounting the socket (5) nor for the folio to cover the motor (4), thus savings are incurred from labor and unit costs.
Claims
Claims
[0001] A washing machine (1) comprising a body (2), a tub (3) that is disposed within this body (2), a motor (4), a socket (5) allowing the required connections to be made with the motor (4) and at least one cable (8) that provides the electrical connection between the socket (5) and the motor (4) and characterized by a tub (3) having a housing (6) wherein the socket (5) is mounted.
[0002] A washing machine (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by a housing (6) that is positioned at a higher level than the motor (4).
[0003] A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a housing (6) comprising two L-shaped legs (7) facing each other, on both sides thereof.
[0004] A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a tub (3) made of plastics and a housing (6) formed in the same mould as the tub (3).
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DE602007001276T DE602007001276D1 (en) | 2006-03-30 | 2007-03-30 | WASHING MACHINE |
EP07727584A EP1999309B1 (en) | 2006-03-30 | 2007-03-30 | A washing machine |
AT07727584T ATE433517T1 (en) | 2006-03-30 | 2007-03-30 | WASHING MACHINE |
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TR200601512 | 2006-03-30 |
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AT (1) | ATE433517T1 (en) |
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WO (1) | WO2007113255A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
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EP2620537A1 (en) * | 2012-01-26 | 2013-07-31 | Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. | Laundry washing machine |
Citations (10)
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US3034226A (en) * | 1957-11-13 | 1962-05-15 | Mc Graw Edison Co | Laundry apparatus |
FR1394003A (en) * | 1962-08-14 | 1965-04-02 | Clothes washing machine | |
GB1414295A (en) * | 1971-12-14 | 1975-11-19 | Hotpoint Ltd | Washing and drying machines |
DE4119516A1 (en) * | 1990-06-15 | 1992-01-02 | Miele & Cie | Simplified drum washing machine with washing soln. container - has bearing cross with several radial support arms one of which supports drive motor |
EP0610717A1 (en) * | 1993-02-08 | 1994-08-17 | MERLONI ELETTRODOMESTICI S.p.A. | Washing machine with quick assembly motor |
EP0695825A1 (en) * | 1994-07-29 | 1996-02-07 | SERA S.r.l. | Equipped cover panel for electric household appliances |
EP0750064A1 (en) * | 1995-06-24 | 1996-12-27 | Whirlpool Europe B.V. | Fixing method for a domestic washing machine motor, and the resultant washing machine |
FR2742843A1 (en) * | 1995-12-21 | 1997-06-27 | Electro Mec Nivernais | Anti-vibration drive-motor mounting for, e.g. washing machine |
EP1426476A2 (en) * | 2002-11-06 | 2004-06-09 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Fastening system for a motor on a tub in a washing machine |
EP1522624A2 (en) * | 2003-10-08 | 2005-04-13 | Francesco Bonicelli | Ballasted tub for an oscillating assembly of an electrical household appliance, and method for manufacturing thereof |
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US3034226A (en) * | 1957-11-13 | 1962-05-15 | Mc Graw Edison Co | Laundry apparatus |
FR1394003A (en) * | 1962-08-14 | 1965-04-02 | Clothes washing machine | |
GB1414295A (en) * | 1971-12-14 | 1975-11-19 | Hotpoint Ltd | Washing and drying machines |
DE4119516A1 (en) * | 1990-06-15 | 1992-01-02 | Miele & Cie | Simplified drum washing machine with washing soln. container - has bearing cross with several radial support arms one of which supports drive motor |
EP0610717A1 (en) * | 1993-02-08 | 1994-08-17 | MERLONI ELETTRODOMESTICI S.p.A. | Washing machine with quick assembly motor |
EP0695825A1 (en) * | 1994-07-29 | 1996-02-07 | SERA S.r.l. | Equipped cover panel for electric household appliances |
EP0750064A1 (en) * | 1995-06-24 | 1996-12-27 | Whirlpool Europe B.V. | Fixing method for a domestic washing machine motor, and the resultant washing machine |
FR2742843A1 (en) * | 1995-12-21 | 1997-06-27 | Electro Mec Nivernais | Anti-vibration drive-motor mounting for, e.g. washing machine |
EP1426476A2 (en) * | 2002-11-06 | 2004-06-09 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Fastening system for a motor on a tub in a washing machine |
EP1522624A2 (en) * | 2003-10-08 | 2005-04-13 | Francesco Bonicelli | Ballasted tub for an oscillating assembly of an electrical household appliance, and method for manufacturing thereof |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP2620537A1 (en) * | 2012-01-26 | 2013-07-31 | Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. | Laundry washing machine |
WO2013110702A1 (en) * | 2012-01-26 | 2013-08-01 | Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. | Laundry washing machine |
CN104080968A (en) * | 2012-01-26 | 2014-10-01 | 伊莱克斯家用产品股份有限公司 | Laundry washing machine |
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EP1999309B1 (en) | 2009-06-10 |
EP1999309A1 (en) | 2008-12-10 |
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