WO2013038004A1

WO2013038004A1 - A washer

Info

Publication number: WO2013038004A1
Application number: PCT/EP2012/068232
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ismail Cem Bastuji
Original assignee: Arcelik Anonim Sirketi
Priority date: 2011-09-16
Filing date: 2012-09-17
Publication date: 2013-03-21
Also published as: EP2756126A1; AU2012307276B2; AU2012307276A1; ZA201309717B; ES2561457T3; EP2756126B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washer (1) comprising a washing tub (2) having a rear wall (3), a traverse (4) that is placed onto the rear wall (3) so as to be close to the ceiling (T) of the washing tub (2), an top cover (5) that extends towards over the traverse (4) so as to cover the ceiling (T) of the washing tub (2) and a hose (6), one end of which is connected to the discharge pump and the other end extending towards the mains drain.

Description

A WASHER

The present invention relates to a washer that comprises a holder for holding the hose placed therein.

In washers, the wash water is discharged to the mains drain by means of a discharge hose. The hose is suspended at half meter from the floor in order to prevent the wash water from siphoning and returning. In order to suspend the hose, additional components such as holder, etc. wherein the hose is placed, are used.

In the state of the art washers (1'), the hose (2') is preferably placed into a holder (3') produced from plastic and the holder (3') is hung onto the traverse (5') by means of a wire or a double clamp (4'). However, due to the breaking of the clamp (4') or coming loose thereof because of erroneous assembly, the hose (2') is suspended at a level lower than the desired level. In such cases, the wash water siphons and leaks from the drain, causing losses in the cleaning performance of the washer.

Moreover, if the washer (1') is away from the mains drain due to its position in the house, the user may break the clamp (4') and dislocate the hose (2'). If the holder (3') becoming free together with the hose (2') is not hung at the desired height on the wall, the problem of the wash water siphoning and returning may occur.

In the state of the art United States Patent Application No. US2011012485, a household appliance like the one in the preliminary part of Claim 1 is described.

The aim of the present invention is the realization of a washer wherein the decrease in washing performance that may occur due to the incorrect placement of the hose is eliminated.

The washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof comprises a holder that is fixed onto the traverse mounted to the rear wall of the washing tub and wherein the hose providing the discharge of the wash water is placed. The top cover covering the ceiling of the washing tub extends towards over the traverse. At least some portion of the top cover bears against at least some portion of the holder and in order to detach the holder from the traverse, the top cover must also be detached. Since the hose is positioned at a certain height from the floor when fastened into the holder located on the traverse, problems such as the siphoning of the wash water are eliminated.

Since the hose is placed into the holder, it is not possible to detach the hose from the holder without detaching the top cover. In cases that the washer is placed at a position away from the mains drain, the holder must be detached from the traverse first by detaching the top cover. The holder can be detached from the traverse without causing any damage by detaching the top cover. The holder and the hose are detached together to be mounted at a position close to the mains drain at a certain height from the floor.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the holder comprises a housing that partially surrounds the hose placed therein and a cover that prevents the hose from leaving the housing. In the open position of the cover that can shift between two positions, that is open and closed positions, the hose is provided to be placed into the housing, and in the closed position the hose is prevented from leaving the housing.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the top cover prevents the cover in the closed position from opening by bearing against the cover and prevents the hose placed into the housing from leaving the housing. The top cover must be detached in order to shift the cover to the open position and to remove the hose from the housing.

In another embodiment of the present invention, an orifice providing the hose to be placed into the housing is arranged on the housing.

In another embodiment of the present invention, one end of the cover is attached to one end of the housing so as to rotate around the horizontal axis it is connected to. The cover is shifted to the open position wherein the front of the orifice is open and to the closed position wherein the front of the orifice is closed. In the open position of the cover, the hose is passed through the orifice to be placed into the housing or to be removed from the housing. When the cover is closed, the cover prevents the hose from leaving the housing.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the holder comprises a detent means disposed on the outer surface of the housing and a barrier that is disposed at one end of the cover and that is fitted over the detent means when the cover is closed, thus providing the cover to be locked. By means of the detent means and the barrier, the hose is provided to be fixed in the holder by locking the cover after the hose is placed into the housing.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the cover has an L-shaped cross-section. When the cover is in the closed position, some portion of the cover closes the front of the orifice and the other portion extends towards the outer wall of the housing.

In another embodiment of the present invention, at least one opening located on the traverse is arranged and at least one extension is disposed, that is located on the holder, providing the holder to be fastened onto the traverse by being fitted into the opening. The extension located above the housing is fitted into the opening arranged at the top surface of the traverse and the extension located below the housing is fitted into the opening arranged at the front surface of the traverse. Thus the holder is provided to be fastened to the traverse.

In another embodiment of the present invention, more than one opening are arranged on the traverse so as to be spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction. According to the position of the washer in the house, the holder is mounted onto the traverse by fitting the extensions on the holder into the opening located at a position closer to the mains drain.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a screwing hole providing the holder to be fastened onto the traverse is arranged on the extension.

In different embodiments of the present invention, the washer is a dishwasher, a washing machine or a laundry washing and drying machine.

By means of the present invention, the holder wherein the hose is placed is prevented from being detached from the traverse without detaching the top cover.

The model embodiments relating to the washer realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention are illustrated in the attached figures, where:

Figure 1 – is the perspective view of a state of the art washer.

Figure 2 – is the perspective view of the washer of the present invention.

Figure 3 – is the partial perspective view of the washer of the present invention.

Figure 4 – is the partial perspective view of the washer when the holder is mounted to the traverse.

Figure 5 – is the partial perspective view of the washer from a different angle when the holder is mounted to the traverse.

Figure 6 – is the perspective view of the holder and the traverse when the holder is mounted to the traverse.

Figure 7 – is the cross-sectional view of the holder and the traverse when the holder is mounted to the traverse.

Figure 8 – is the perspective view of a holder while the cover is in the open position.

Figure 9 – is the perspective view of a holder while the cover is in the closed position.

The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:

Washer
Washing tub
Rear wall
Traverse
Top cover
Hose
Holder
Housing
Cover
Orifice
Detent means
Barrier
113 – Opening
114 - Extension
Screwing hole

The washer (1) of the present invention comprises

a washing tub (2) having a rear wall (3),
a traverse (4) that is placed onto the rear wall (3) so as to be close to the ceiling (T) of the washing tub (2),
an top cover (5) that extends towards over the traverse (4) so as to cover the ceiling (T) of the washing tub (2) and
a hose (6), one end of which is connected to the discharge pump.

The washer (1) of the present invention comprises a holder (7) that holds the hose (6) placed therein, that is fastened onto the traverse (4) so that at least some portion thereof is below the top cover (5) and that cannot be detached from the traverse (4) without removing the top cover (5). By means of the hose (6) being held by the holder (7) located on the traverse (4), the hose (6) is provided to be suspended at a certain height from the floor. Thus, it is guaranteed that the wash water does not siphon and leak from the hose (6).

The top cover (5) extends towards over the traverse (4) and at least some portion of the top cover (5) bears against at least some portion of the holder (7). Since the holder (7) is fastened to the traverse (4) and almost entire traverse (4) remains under the top cover (5), the top cover (5) must be detached in order to detach the holder (7) from the traverse (4). When the top cover (5) is detached, the holder (7) can be detached from the traverse (4). Thus, detaching the holder (7) from the traverse (4) becomes difficult. Consequently, the hose (6) is guaranteed to be held in the holder (7), and user errors such as the hose (6) being easily detached and used at a level lower than required are eliminated. When the hose (6) does not reach the mains drain, the top cover (5) is detached for detaching the holder (7) from the traverse (4) and the holder (7) is mounted at a height on the wall, defined by the producer. By means of the holder (7), the hose (6) is provided always to be positioned at a certain height. Thus, the wash water is prevented from siphoning and returning to the washing tub (2) and the washing/cleaning performance of the washer (1) is improved.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the holder (7) comprises a housing (8) wherein the hose (6) is placed, partially surrounding the hose (6) and a cover (9) that prevents the hose (6) from leaving the housing (8). The housing (8) partially grasps the hose (6) placed therein. When placed into the housing (8), the hose (6) is squeezed between the inner wall of the housing (8) and the cover (9), and the cover (9) serves as a barrier preventing the hose (6) from leaving the housing (8).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the top cover (5) bears against the cover (9) and prevents the cover (9) from opening and prevents the hose (6) placed into the housing (8) from leaving the housing (8). When the top cover (5) is fixed, the opening portion of the cover (9) cannot be accessed. The top cover (5) must be detached in order to remove the hose (6) from the housing (8). After the top cover (5) is detached, the cover (9) is opened, thus the hose (6) can be removed from the housing (8).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the housing (8) comprises an orifice (10) enabling the hose (6) to be placed therein. By means of the orifice (10), operations like placing the hose (6) into the housing (8) and removing it from the housing (8) can be easily performed.

In another embodiment of the present invention, one end of the cover (9) is attached to one end of the housing (8) and the cover (9) is rotated around the axis it is attached to the housing (8) and closes the front of the orifice (10). The cover (9) is movably attached to one end of the housing (8) facing the orifice (10). The front of the orifice (10) is provided to be opened/closed with the movement of the cover (9). The cover (9) is rotated counterclockwise around the axis it is attached to, and the hose (6) is placed into the housing (8) after being passed through the orifice (10). When the hose (6) is desired to be removed from the housing (8), the cover (9) is rotated clockwise around the axis it is connected to, thus the cover (9) is provided to close the front of the orifice (10). Thus, the hose (6) is prevented from leaving the housing (8).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the holder (7) comprises a detent means (11) disposed on the outer wall of the housing (8) and a barrier (12) that is disposed at one end of the cover (9) and that is fitted over the detent means (11), thus providing the cover (9) to be locked. When the top cover (5) is fixed, the detent means (11) and the barrier (12) remain under the top cover (5), and the detent means (11) and the barrier (12) cannot be accessed. The detent means (11) and the barrier (12) cannot be seen, when the top cover (5) is viewed from above when the top cover (5) is fixed. After the hose (6) is placed into the housing (8), the barrier (12) is fitted over the detent means (11), thus providing the orifice (10) to be closed and the hose (6) is prevented from leaving the housing (8).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the cross-section of the cover (9) is L-shaped. When the cover (9) is closed, the portion thereof remaining at one side of its corner closes the front of the orifice (10) and the portion thereof remaining at the other side of its corner extends towards the outer wall of the housing (8) and at least partially surrounds the housing (8).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) comprises the holder (7) having at least one opening (13, 113) arranged on the traverse (4) and at least one extension (14, 114) disposed on the holder (7), that provides the holder (7) to be fastened onto the traverse (4) by being passed through the opening (13, 113). With the extension (14, 114) being passed through the opening (13, 113), the mounting of the holder (7) onto the traverse (4) is realized. One opening (13) is located on the top surface of the traverse (4), and the other opening (113) on the front surface of the traverse (4). While the holder (7) is being fastened onto the traverse (4), the extension (114) located at a lower position with respect to the housing (8) is passed through the opening (113) on the front surface of the traverse (4), then the extension (14) located at a higher position with respect to the housing (8) is provided to pass through the opening (13) arranged on the top surface of the traverse (4). Thus, the holder (7) is provided to be tightly fastened onto the traverse (4).

In another embodiment of the present invention, each pair of openings (13, 113) is spaced apart in the horizontal direction. Thus, it becomes possible to detach the holder (7) and fitted into the opening pair (13, 113) closer to the mains drain, depending on the position of the washer (1) in the house.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the holder (7) comprises at least one screwing hole (15) arranged on the extension (14), that provides the holder (7) to be fixed onto the traverse (4). The screwing hole (15) and the extension (14) are disposed at two sides of the housing (8), facing opposite directions. By means of the screwing hole (15), the holder (7) is provided to be tightly mounted onto the traverse (4) by means of any fixing component such as screw, etc.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the screwing hole (15) provides the holder (7) detached from the traverse (4) after the top cover (5) is detached, to be fixed onto the wall. Depending on the distance between the mains drain and the position the washer (1) is placed in the house, the holder (7) is detached from the traverse (4) and mounted to the wall of the house closer to the mains drain by means of the screwing hole (15).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) is a dishwasher.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) is a washing machine.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the washer (1) is a laundry washing and drying machine.

By means of the present invention, the holder (7) is prevented from being detached from the traverse (4) without removing the top cover (5). Thus, removing the hose (6) from the holder (7) becomes difficult, and it is guaranteed that the hose (6) remains in the holder (7) that is positioned at a height recommended by the producer. Consequently, the cleaning performance of the washer (1) is improved.

It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed above and a person skilled in the art can easily introduce different embodiments. These should be considered within the scope of the protection postulated by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

A washer (1) comprising

- a washing tub (2) having a rear wall (3),

- a traverse (4) that is placed onto the rear wall (3) so as to be close to the ceiling (T) of the washing tub (2),

- an top cover (5) that extends towards over the traverse (4) so as to cover the ceiling (T) of the washing tub (2) and

- a hose (6), one end of which is connected to the discharge pump

characterized by

- a holder (7) that holds the hose (6) placed therein, that is fastened onto the traverse (4) so that at least some portion thereof is below the top cover (5) and that cannot be detached from the traverse (4) without removing the top cover (5).
A washer (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the top cover (5) that extends towards over the traverse (4) and at least some portion of which bears against at least some portion of the holder (7).
A washer (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the holder (7) comprising a housing (8) wherein the hose (6) is placed, partially surrounding the hose (6) and a cover (9) that prevents the hose (6) from leaving the housing (8).
A washer (1) as in Claim 3, characterized by the top cover (5) that bears against the cover (9), thus preventing the cover (9) from opening and prevents the hose (6) placed into the housing (8) from leaving the housing (8).
A washer (1) as in Claim 3 or 4, characterized by the housing (8) comprising an orifice (10) that enables the hose (6) to be placed therein.
A washer (1) as in Claim 5, characterized by the cover (9), one end of which is connected to one end of the housing (8) and that closes the front of the orifice (10) by being rotated around the axis it is connected to the housing (8).
A washer (1) as in Claim 5 or 6, characterized by the holder (7) comprising a detent means (11) disposed on the outer wall of the housing (8) and a barrier (12) that is disposed at one end of the cover (9) and that is fitted over the detent means (11), thus providing the cover (9) to be locked.
A washer (1) as in Clam 7, characterized by the detent means (11) and the barrier (12) that remain under the top cover (5) and thus cannot be accessed when the top cover (5) is fixed.
A washer (1) as in any one of the above Claims 3 to 8, characterized by the cover (9), the cross-section of which is L-shaped.
A washer (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the holder (7) having at least one opening (13, 113) arranged on the traverse (4) and at least one extension (14, 114) disposed on the holder (7), that provides the holder (7) to be fastened onto the traverse (4) by being passed through the opening (13, 113).
A washer (1) as in Claim 10, characterized by the holder (7) having at least one screwing hole (15) arranged on the extension (114), that provides the holder (7) to be fixed onto the traverse (4).
A washer (1) as in any one of the above Claims, which is a dishwasher.
A washer (1) as in any one of the Claims 1 to 11, which is a washing machine.
A washer (1) as in any one of the Claims 1 to 11, which is a laundry washing and drying machine.