DE4124376A1 - Washing machine detergent dispenser - has chambers to divide it for two feeds with second dose delivery when water bath temp. is at optimum level - Google Patents

Abstract

The washing agent and detergent dispenser, in a washing machine together with the water feed, has five chambers for different powders and the like which are arranged so that the washing cycle using only one detergent is executed in two successive time intervals. The second dose of detergent is delivered to the wash, by an operating switch to the program operation, when the water bath temp. has been brought to the required level for max. cleaning effect on the wash. In the dispenser, the first trough-shaped container chamber (2) holds the washing agent for the prewash cycle, while the next two chambers (3,4) hold the required amounts of wash powder. A further chamber (5) has a bleach, and the final chamber carries other washing additives. The chambers (1-6) are formed into a single component, which slides on its mounting in the washing machine, and can carry liquid detergents as well as powders. Channels (8) within each chamber (1-6) extend to the working zone of a jet (9) which rotates at the end of a water feed. The jet (9) is positioned by a rod linkage, operated by a control cam or the like. The cam moves the jet (9), through its segments, to deliver water into the chamber (4) for the second detergent dose after an operating switch has been tripped. ADVANTAGE - The dispenser makes max. use of the behaviour and characteristics of the detergents and other media being used in the washing machine.

Description

The present invention relates to a distribution group pe for a washing machine with a nozzle for the Zu drove from water into a distributor with several channels len, which is arranged over a box-like container and is divided into five chambers that are suitable different types of detergents and washing additives to take.

As already known, washing machines have one Group of distribution valves and devices for the supply of detergent, powder or liquid detergent medium, as well as additives and the like, for which Wash tub or drum.  

It is also known that this group consists of one Manifold with multiple water pipes and one Detergent dispenser exists, this is usually with five separate and adjacent chambers equipped in which the Pro products are introduced.

With the groups of conventional ver divider valves is still a flexible washing and Additive addition not possible.

The object of the present invention is a To create distribution group for washing machines with which is possible to improve the cleansing properties of the utilize common detergents even better.

A special feature of the task mentioned above is to create a distribution group for washing machines which allows more rational washing processes Get episode.

Another object of the present invention is to create a distribution group for washing machines, which is a mixed feed of powder or Liquid detergent allows.  

The task mentioned above, as well as the one mentioned above features and others, which may be described below he will be described by a distributor group achieved according to the present invention, with a nozzle for the supply of water in a ver divider with multiple channels that over a boxar term container and arranged in five compartments is divided, which are suitable for different types of washing to add detergents and detergents and the result is characterized in that the chambers are arranged in such a way are that the washing process using a detergent divided into two successive Time intervals is supplied, the second amount of detergent, especially by Be actuate an operating switch of a program is performed when the water bath is already on Temperature was brought to the cleaning to increase the effect of the water bath.

Further features and advantages of the invention Distribution group for washing machines are based on the following description and the attached drawing a preferred embodiment of the same group, which is trend-setting, explained in more detail.  

It shows:

Fig. 1 schematically, a vertical section of this group;

Fig. 2 shows a cross section of the same group;

Fig. 3 enlarged sections of two chambers of the group;

Fig. 4 schematically, the guide cams of the distribution bar;

Fig. 5 shows the periods of water inlet, as are provided for the aforementioned distribution group.

Referring to the reference numerals of the accompanying drawings, the distribution group for washing machines contains a detergent chamber 1 , in which several compartments, chambers or basins are arranged.

More specifically, a first basin 2 is provided which contains a preparation for the prewash, a second and third basin 3 and 4 which also contain doses of detergent for the washing process, a basin 5 which is provided for bleaching agents and the like and a basin 6 , which is suitable for additives.

It is appropriate to emphasize that on the basins 3 and 4 , for the washing process, have guides for the storage of displaceable components 7 in order to allow the absorption of liquid detergent.

Inside the basin described above, lines 8 are just provided, which are in the effective range or working point of a nozzle 9 which is rotatably mounted at the end of a water supply line.

Such a nozzle is normally steered or positioned by a distributor rod 10 , which is accordingly driven or controlled by a guide cam 11 or a control cam.

The above-mentioned control curve, part 11 'is capable of directing the nozzle for the supply of water in the direction of the basin for the second dose or dosage of the detergent, by pressing a corresponding key or an actuation switch for by a curve commissioning.

In practice, this button is suitable for next to the electric valve for the water supply Time delay element for the actual runtime the motor to operate, and on the reverse control to influence the program switching.

With this combination you get a final improvement in the effectiveness of the washing process, as shown schematically in Fig. 5, in which the part 12 relates to the prewash, the part 13 relates to the first wash (main wash) and the part 14 relates to the second wash cycle (intensified), which provides for the supply of a second dose of detergent, namely into the basin 4 in the tub of the washing machine.

It is emphasized that it is always possible that to use normal standard program by using a Mono dose of detergent used.

The setting of the intermediate programs is also always possible, since it follows the eventual Actuation of the actuation switch mentioned are seen.

The special structure of the two basins 3 and 4 , which contain the detergent, also allows liquid detergents to be used, or a combination of powder and liquid detergents to be used.

As already mentioned and also from the enclosed Figures of the drawing can be seen is a good one Function and a practical application which the Distribution group for a washing machine, obviously.

Claims (6)

1. feeding and distributing device for washing machines with a nozzle for the supply of water in a manifold having a plurality of channels, which is disposed over a ka stenartigen container and divided into five chambers which are adapted to receive verschiedenarti ge detergents and additives, characterized in that in that the chambers are arranged such that the washing operation using a Waschmit tel, which is supplied len in two successive time interval, is performed, wherein the second amount of detergent, a program is supplied in particular by operating ei nes operating switch, then when the water bath has already been brought up to temperature in order to increase the cleaning effect of the water bath. 2. Device for feeding and distributing, accordingly to the preceding claim, characterized in that a first trough-shaped basin ( 2 ) is provided which receives a detergent for a prewash cycle and a second and third trough-shaped basin ( 3 , 4 ) for receiving appropriate amounts on washing powder, as well as a basin ( 5 ) for receiving bleaching agents or similar products and a basin ( 6 ) for accommodating additives, the trough-shaped basins ( 1-6 ) for holding the detergent have guides for storing displaceable components, to allow the absorption of liquid detergents. 3. Device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that in the interior of the trough-shaped basin ( 1-6 ) a corresponding number of lines ( 8 ) is provided which extend into a working point of a nozzle ( 9 ) which rotates on End of a water supply line is arranged that the nozzle ( 9 ) is positioned or steered via a distributor rod ( 1 c) which can be moved via a suitably driven control cam or guide cam ( 11 ). 4. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control cam ( 11 ) via a curve part ( 11 ') which can be driven in such a way that the nozzle ( 9 ) for supplying water into the tub-like basin ( 4 ) for the second amount of detergent, can be positioned after acting on an actuation switch, this switch is suitable in practice to actuate a time delay element for the actual running time of the motor in addition to the solenoid valve for the water supply, and to act on the reversal control of the program circuit. 5. Device according to one or more of the preceding pleasant demands, characterized in that a normal standard program can always be set is by using a single amount of detergent Provides, and setting intermediate programs is always possible since they follow  the eventual actuation of the said actuator switch are provided. 6. The device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the special structure of the two mentioned wannenarti gene basin ( 3 , 4 ) the supply of detergents, the use of liquid detergents, or egg ne mixed loading, with powdery and liquid Allows detergent.