EP0404253A1 - Improved washing machine - Google Patents
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- EP0404253A1 EP0404253A1 EP90201584A EP90201584A EP0404253A1 EP 0404253 A1 EP0404253 A1 EP 0404253A1 EP 90201584 A EP90201584 A EP 90201584A EP 90201584 A EP90201584 A EP 90201584A EP 0404253 A1 EP0404253 A1 EP 0404253A1
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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
- D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00
- D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
- D06F39/083—Liquid discharge or recirculation arrangements
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- the rotary drum is partially submerged in the washing liquid and its rotation consequently causes the washing to be rhythmically submerged with a highly satisfactory mechanical soaking and cleansing action, similar to that which occurs when washing by hand.
- This method has the disadvantage of calling for relatively large quantities of water and, consequently, of electric power for heating it, as well as detergent.
- the washing liquid is sprayed inside the rotary drum, so that the soaking and washing action is achieved by the washing liquid falling onto the washing.
- the general scope of this invention is to obviate the aforementioned problems by providing a washing machine which operates with relatively small quantities of water, but at the same time has the advantages of washing by immersion.
- a washing machine of the type comprising a substantially cylindrical horizontal tub, containing the washing liquid, within which rotates a drum with a peripherally perforated wall, containing the washing, which is characterized by the fact that the lower portion of the lateral wall of the tub is provided with an aperture to which is tightly secured an intake duct of a pump whose delivery is conveyed to at least one duct which passes tightly through a substantially lower portion of the drum in order to wash the washing by directing jets of washing liquid contained in the tub, against the perforated wall, when the pump is actuated.
- a washing machine 10 (the rest of which is known and therefore not shown) comprises a tub 11 in which rotates a horizontal cylindrical and peripherally perforated drum 12 containing the washing.
- the machine comprises a device 15 with a first duct 13 tightly connected to the bottom of the tub which constitutes the intake of an electric pump 14 of known technique with delivery to outlet ducts 16 and 17 which are also tightly connected to the bottom of the tub so as to direct the water expelled by the pump against a substantially lower portion of the drum.
- the ducts 13, 16 and 17 and the pump 14 are advantageously made in one rigid piece, so that the device 15 can be easily fitted by securing the ducts to the tub, for example by means of flanges and interposed seals, so as to enable it to be removed whenever necessary.
- the level of the washing liquid in the tub (said liquid being of different composition according to the washing phase; for example, water and detergent or clean rinsing water) can be kept below the drum and, by operating the pump of the device 15, jets of washing liquid are directed against the drum through the ducts 16 and 17 whose ends are substantially above the level of the liquid in the tub. It is thus possible to obtain a pressure of liquid on the washing contained in it due to kinetic energy, with an effect substantially similar to what would occur if the quantity of liquid in the tub were to be very much higher and consequently reached the contents of the drum with a certain hydrostatic pressure, thereby achieving a mechanical washing action with a satisfactory detergent effect.
- the thrust of the jets against the drum also enables a certain amount of washing liquid to be distributed both by the simple rotation of the perforated drum itself, and by means of systems of known technique such as perforated cams (even though these elements do not touch the actual surface of the water in the tub), so as to also obtain a sprinkling action on the washing.
- Means of known technique and consequently not shown since they are easily imaginable by the technician (such as, for example, pressure switches connected to solenoid valves) can advantageously be provided to control the introduction of water into the tub in order to maintain the level in the latter substantially constant, so as to compensate the absorption of liquid by the washing.
- the delivery ducts of the pump are shown as being two in number whereas they can obviously be higher or lower in number.
- jet recycling phases can be used either in addition to or as an alternative to normal washing phases of known technique.
- the pump device can moreover be advantageously integrated with other devices such as the water and detergent inlet, outlet, heating elements, connections for pressure switches and thermostats, etc., as described in a copending application on behalf of the same Applicant.
Abstract
A washing machine (10) with a substantially cylindrical horizontal tub (11) containing the washing liquid, within which rotates a peripherally perforated drum (12) containing the washing, comprises an aperture in the lower portion of the lateral wall of the tub 11, to which is tightly secured an intake duct (13) of a pump (14) whose delivery is conveyed to at least one duct (16, 17) which passes tightly through a substantially lower portion of the tub 11 in order to send jets of washing liquid, sucked up from the tub (11), against the perforated wall of the drum (12), when the pump (14) is actuated, so as to create water pressure against the washing contained in the drum (12).
Description
- In the known technique, substantially two methods are used for carrying out washing cycles in rotary drum type washing machines.
- In the first method, the rotary drum is partially submerged in the washing liquid and its rotation consequently causes the washing to be rhythmically submerged with a highly satisfactory mechanical soaking and cleansing action, similar to that which occurs when washing by hand. This method, however, has the disadvantage of calling for relatively large quantities of water and, consequently, of electric power for heating it, as well as detergent.
- In the second washing method, the washing liquid is sprayed inside the rotary drum, so that the soaking and washing action is achieved by the washing liquid falling onto the washing. This method makes it possible to save a substantial amount of water and electric power, but does not have the advantage of the mechanical washing action on the washing, due to its continual immersion and emersion, which is characteristic of the first washing method mentioned.
- The general scope of this invention is to obviate the aforementioned problems by providing a washing machine which operates with relatively small quantities of water, but at the same time has the advantages of washing by immersion.
- This scope is achieved according to the invention by providing a washing machine of the type comprising a substantially cylindrical horizontal tub, containing the washing liquid, within which rotates a drum with a peripherally perforated wall, containing the washing, which is characterized by the fact that the lower portion of the lateral wall of the tub is provided with an aperture to which is tightly secured an intake duct of a pump whose delivery is conveyed to at least one duct which passes tightly through a substantially lower portion of the drum in order to wash the washing by directing jets of washing liquid contained in the tub, against the perforated wall, when the pump is actuated.
- The innovatory principles of this invention and its advantages with respect to the known technique will be more clearly evident from the following description of a possible exemplificative embodiment applying such principles, with reference to the one accompanying schematic drawing.
- With reference to the figure, a washing machine 10 (the rest of which is known and therefore not shown) comprises a
tub 11 in which rotates a horizontal cylindrical and peripherally perforateddrum 12 containing the washing. According to the invention, the machine comprises adevice 15 with afirst duct 13 tightly connected to the bottom of the tub which constitutes the intake of anelectric pump 14 of known technique with delivery tooutlet ducts - The
ducts pump 14 are advantageously made in one rigid piece, so that thedevice 15 can be easily fitted by securing the ducts to the tub, for example by means of flanges and interposed seals, so as to enable it to be removed whenever necessary. - During operation, the level of the washing liquid in the tub (said liquid being of different composition according to the washing phase; for example, water and detergent or clean rinsing water) can be kept below the drum and, by operating the pump of the
device 15, jets of washing liquid are directed against the drum through theducts - By using a smaller quantity of water it is possible to economize on detergent and on the amount of electric power used by the washing machine since it has to heat a more limited amount of water as compared to washing machines of known technique with partially submerged drums.
- The thrust of the jets against the drum also enables a certain amount of washing liquid to be distributed both by the simple rotation of the perforated drum itself, and by means of systems of known technique such as perforated cams (even though these elements do not touch the actual surface of the water in the tub), so as to also obtain a sprinkling action on the washing.
- Means, of known technique and consequently not shown since they are easily imaginable by the technician (such as, for example, pressure switches connected to solenoid valves) can advantageously be provided to control the introduction of water into the tub in order to maintain the level in the latter substantially constant, so as to compensate the absorption of liquid by the washing.
- The foregoing description of an embodiment according to the invention is obviously given by way of example in order to illustrate the innovatory principles thereof and should not therefore be understood as a limitation to the sphere of the invention claimed herein.
- For example, the delivery ducts of the pump are shown as being two in number whereas they can obviously be higher or lower in number.
- If necessary, the jet recycling phases can be used either in addition to or as an alternative to normal washing phases of known technique.
- The pump device can moreover be advantageously integrated with other devices such as the water and detergent inlet, outlet, heating elements, connections for pressure switches and thermostats, etc., as described in a copending application on behalf of the same Applicant.
Claims (3)
1. Washing machine of the type comprising a substantially cylindrical horizontal tub, containing the washing liquid, within which rotates a drum with a peripherally perforated wall, containing the washing, which is characterized by the fact that the lower portion of the lateral wall of the tub is provided with an aperture to which is tightly secured an intake duct of a pump whose delivery is conveyed to at least one duct which passes tightly through a substantially lower portion of the drum in order to wash the washing by directing jets of washing liquid contained in the tub, against the perforated wall, when the pump is actuated.
2. Washing machine as claimed in Claim 1, characterized by the fact that the intake and delivery ducts and the pump are made in one piece.
3. Washing machine as claimed in Claim 1, characterized by the fact that the intake and delivery ducts are removably connected to the wall of the tub by means of flanges and interposed seals.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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IT8920969A IT1230907B (en) | 1989-06-23 | 1989-06-23 | PERFECTED WASHING MACHINE |
IT2096989 | 1989-06-23 |
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DE1588283A1 (en) * | 1967-05-06 | 1970-05-14 | Hanning Elektro Werke | Pump driven by an electric motor, especially for dishwashers |
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DE3627732A1 (en) * | 1986-08-16 | 1988-02-18 | Ego Italiana | Conveying device for flowing substances, in particular wash solutions |
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DE1588283A1 (en) * | 1967-05-06 | 1970-05-14 | Hanning Elektro Werke | Pump driven by an electric motor, especially for dishwashers |
EP0222264A2 (en) * | 1985-11-06 | 1987-05-20 | INDUSTRIE ZANUSSI S.p.A. | Laundry washing machine |
DE3627732A1 (en) * | 1986-08-16 | 1988-02-18 | Ego Italiana | Conveying device for flowing substances, in particular wash solutions |
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KR100393994B1 (en) * | 2000-10-19 | 2003-08-09 | 엘지전자 주식회사 | recycling system of washing machine |
US7730568B2 (en) | 2006-06-09 | 2010-06-08 | Whirlpool Corporation | Removal of scale and sludge in a steam generator of a fabric treatment appliance |
US7941885B2 (en) | 2006-06-09 | 2011-05-17 | Whirlpool Corporation | Steam washing machine operation method having dry spin pre-wash |
US7765628B2 (en) | 2006-06-09 | 2010-08-03 | Whirlpool Corporation | Steam washing machine operation method having a dual speed spin pre-wash |
US7681418B2 (en) | 2006-08-15 | 2010-03-23 | Whirlpool Corporation | Water supply control for a steam generator of a fabric treatment appliance using a temperature sensor |
US7707859B2 (en) | 2006-08-15 | 2010-05-04 | Whirlpool Corporation | Water supply control for a steam generator of a fabric treatment appliance |
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