A DRYER WITH A WATER TANK

Abstract

This invention relates to a dryer (1) comprising a body (2), a drum (3) located inside the body (2) suitable for placing laundry to be dried, an air duct (4) in which the air circulation used in the drying process is carried out, a heat exchanger (5) located inside the air duct (4) which enables the condensation of moisture in the air used in the drying process, and a water tank (6) located in the body (2) along a length axis (X) in which the water condensed by the heat exchanger (5) is stored.

Description

1 TARIFF A DRYER WITH A WATER TANK This invention relates to a clothes dryer with a water tank of adjustable length. In tumble dryers, heated liquid is applied to the laundry placed inside the drum. Drying air is supplied. Heated drying air removes moisture from the laundry. The drying air, passed through the drum, is heated by a cold surface. Condensation of moisture in the drying air by passing it through a heat exchanger This is provided. The condensed water is collected in a collection tank via drainage channels. It is transferred. Then, with the help of the pump located in the collection hopper. The condensed water usually goes into the water tank located in the upper part of the dryer. They are shipped. The drying machines have different dimensions depending on the depth of the body. Water tanks of varying lengths and volumes are used. Drying systems with deeper bodies are also available. While longer and larger water tanks are used in their machines, narrower 15 In dryers with a hood, the water is relatively shorter and smaller in volume. a water tank is used. Under the current state of technology, it is possible to increase the water tank volume. Solutions that utilize an additional auxiliary tank are available. However, it is known that... In these methods, a single water tank is used to dry the hull at different depths. It is possible to change its length for use in machines 20 This is not the case. The water tank, which has different lengths depending on the body type, is sold separately. It is manufactured. Therefore, it is suitable for both narrow-bodied dryers. drying racks with both shortened lengths and wide bodies for use. allowing its length to be increased for use in machines A dryer with a water tank and a suitable configuration is required. 25 In the patent application numbered WO2023128972, which is included in the prior art, additional a drying system in which the water tank volume is increased by using an auxiliary tank The machine is being described. 2 The aim of this invention is to allow the internal volume to be adjusted by changing its length. It is the realization of a drying machine that has a water tank that provides water. The first step taken to achieve the purpose of this invention, and the steps associated with that step... The dryer described in the requirements consists of a drum housed within a casing, drum 5 It includes a heat exchanger through which the moisture is removed from the drying air that passes through it. The water condensed by the heat exchanger is stored in a water tank. The tank lies along a length axis within the hull. The length axis is preferably The hull extends parallel to a depth axis. The water tank is placed on top of it, along its length. When a force is applied along the axis, its length decreases by 10 along the length axis. It has a flexible part that allows it to be modified. The flexible part, at least It is partly made of plastic, rubber, or a similar flexible material. Flexible By changing the length of the section, the length of the water tank along the length axis is also changed. It is being modified. By changing the length of the water tank, its internal volume is increased. It is being adjusted. As the length of the water tank is increased, its internal volume expands, while the water tank's 15 When its length is reduced, its internal volume also decreases. Thus, its length... Thanks to its adjustable design, it can be used in both narrow and wide-bodied dryers. It is possible to use the same water tank in dryers with a hood. is provided. The water tank is for use in the wide-bodied dryer. Its length can be increased upon request. Water tank, drying unit with narrow body 20 Its length is reduced when it is to be used in the machine. Thus, the mold and This helps reduce production costs. In one application of the invention, the flexible part is accordion-shaped. The flexible part connects to each other. It includes at least two flexible joints positioned adjacently. Flexible joints, 25 When a compressive force parallel to the longitudinal axis is applied to them, they compress against each other. It folds over. Flexible joints allow for a pull parallel to the longitudinal axis. When force is applied, it expands along the length axis. This allows the elastic part to expand. Its length is changed along the length axis. 3 In another application of the invention, each flexible joint is separated from the other flexible joints. It is independently expanded or contracted. This allows the three sections of the water tank to be expanded or contracted. or a greater number of lengths are ensured. The number of flexible joints As the length is increased, it becomes possible to bring the water tank to a greater number of lengths. In another application of the invention, the flexible part consists of each flexible joint stacked on top of the other. from a short position where it is folded to a long position where each flexible joint is extended. It has. Generally, dryers have a body with a depth of 46 cm and a width of 60 cm. A narrow body with a certain depth is used. For example, a dryer with a depth of 46 cm. When the body has a certain depth, the flexible part is brought to a short position, 10 A water tank is used in which the flexible part is in the short position. The dryer, When the body has a considerable depth, such as 60 cm, the flexible part is long. a water tank where the flexible part is in the long position, by being brought into position. It is used in this way, in dryers with different body depths. At least two water tanks with stable positions are obtained for use. 15 In another application of the invention, the flexible part is available in both long and short positions. It occupies a middle position among them. It is frequently used in drying machines. Another type of housing is the one with a depth of 54 cm. For example, a tumble dryer has a 54 cm depth. When it has a body with a width of cm, the flexible part is brought to the middle position, 20 A water tank is used in which the flexible part is in the middle position. This allows for different for use in dryers with body depths of at least three stable A water tank with a specific position is obtained. In another application of the invention, the water tank consists of a first part and a flexible 25-inch section attached to the first part. It includes a second part connected via a third part. Along the longitudinal axis of the water tank When the length needs to be increased, the first and second parts differ along the length axis. They are being pulled in those directions. In other words, on the first part and the second part. A force is applied to pull them away from each other. This pulling force... The flexible section expands together, allowing the length of the water tank to be increased. 30 When the length of the water tank needs to be shortened along its length axis, the first part and 4 Force is applied to the second part so that they are brought closer together. By positioning the flexible part between the first and second parts, both Applying force to the water tank to change the length of the water tank This has been simplified, and the water tank can be held stably in multiple positions. Its strength is increased in such a way that it will stop. 5 In another application of the invention, the dryer is connected from one end to the other in the first section. It includes a fixing plate that connects from one end to the other. The fixing plate, It ensures that the length of the water tank is fixed along its length axis. Additionally... The fixing plate increases the strength of the water tank. 10 In another application of the invention, the fixing plate is located at the bottom of the water tank. This allows the flexible part to be supported from below, thus protecting the water tank. the weight of the condensation water inside deforms the flexible part is being blocked. 15 In another application of the invention, the first part and the second part, the fixing plate, are water-resistant. It includes at least one mounting socket that allows it to be fixed onto the tank. This makes it easier to secure the mounting plate onto the water tank. This invention makes it possible to use it in tumble dryers with different body depths. When desired, force can be applied along the length axis to achieve the desired length. A clothes dryer with an adjustable water tank has been obtained. The drying machine, which was created to achieve the purpose of this invention, is shown in the attached figures 25. as shown, from these figures; Figure 1 – Schematic view of a drying machine representing an application of the invention. Figure 2 – Water tank of a dryer representing an application of the invention, water tank short It is a top-down perspective view of the position. Figure 3 – Water tank of a drying machine representing an application of the invention, water tank length 30 It is a top-down perspective view of the position. Figure 4 – Water tank of a dryer representing an application of the invention, water tank short This is a side view of the item in that position. Figure 5 – Water tank of a dryer representing an application of the invention, water tank length This is a side view of the item in that position. Figure 6 – Water tank of a dryer representing an application of the invention, water tank short 5 It is a bottom-down perspective view of the position. Figure 7 – Water tank of a dryer representing an application of the invention, water tank short This is a schematic side view of the device in that position. Figure 8 – Water tank of the dryer, representing an application of the invention, as shown in Figure 7. This is a detailed view of the given detail A. 10 The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers are listed below. It has been given. 1. Dryer 15 2. Body 3. Drum 4. Air duct 5. Heat exchanger 6. Water tank 20 60. Flexible part 601. Flexible joint 61. Part One 62. Part Two 7. Fixing plate 25 8. Connector 9. Drainage channel 10. Pump X. Length axis 6 The dryer (1) consists of a body (2), a container inside the body (2) to be dried. a drum suitable for placing laundry (3), air used in the drying process an air duct (4) in which the cycle is carried out, located inside the air duct (4), a heat source used in the drying process that causes the moisture in the air to condense. heat exchanger (5), extending along a length axis (X) inside the shell (2), heat exchanger (5) 5 It includes a water tank (6) in which the water condensed by the drying process is stored. The air used in the process is placed inside the drum (3) over the wet laundry. Because it is passed through, it contains moisture. The moisture in the drying air is due to heat. The condensed water is condensed by the changer (5). The condensed water is preferably discharged into a drain channel (9). It is transferred to the pump (10) via the condensate water pump (10). The water is sent to the water tank (6) located in the upper parts (2) of the body. Thus, The condensed water is stored in the water tank (6). The subject of the invention is the dryer (1), which has a water tank (6) on which the force is placed. When applied, the length of the water tank (6) on the length axis (X) is changed 15 by providing at least the internal volume of the water tank (6) can be adjusted. It includes a flexible part (60) made of partially flexible material. Figure 2 to As can be seen in Figure 7, at least one section of one side wall of the water tank (6) is flexible. Flexible part (60) is part of the internal volume of the water tank (6). It completely surrounds it. A force 20 is applied to the water tank (6) along the length axis (X). When applied, the length of the flexible part (60) on the length axis (X) is It is being changed. The water tank (6) has a tensile force along the length axis (X). When applied, the length of the flexible part (60) is increased. In this way, the water tank (6) The length is increased along the length axis (X). The length axis (X) of the water tank (6) When a compressive force is applied in this direction, the length of the flexible part (60) is 25 is reduced. In this way, the length of the water tank (6) along the length axis (X) is reduced. It is shortened. Thus, by changing the length of the water tank (6), its internal volume is reduced. Adjustments are provided. In one application of the invention, the dryer (1) consists of 30 adjacent units. flexible accordion-shaped device with at least two flexible joints (601) positioned 7 It includes part (60). Each flexible joint (601) has a coaxial structure. Each flexible The joint (601) is preferably identical to the other. The length axis (X) is on the flexible joint (601) When force is applied in the direction of the flexible joint (601) along the length axis (X) The length is changed. By changing the length of the flexible joint (601), the flexible The length of part (60) is changed. In this way, the length of the water tank (6) is 5 It is being changed. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) can be used independently of each other. It contains at least two flexible joints (601) suitable for expansion and / or contraction. Tensile force 10 on the flexible part (60) in the direction of the length axis (X). When applied, a flexible joint (601) first expands. Then, the first expanding flexible joint (601) adjacent to the second flexible joint (601) It expands. Similarly, the length axis (X) is on the flexible part (60) When a compressive force is applied in this direction, it first forms a flexible joint (601) It is folded. Then, the first folded flexible joint (601) is adjacent to the second 15 The flexible joint (601) is folded. In this way, the flexible part (60) is folded along the length axis. Precise adjustment of length (X) is ensured. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) has each flexible joint (601) 20 with a short position each flexible joint (601) is extended and thus the length to be moved between a long position where the length of the axis (X) is increased It includes a suitable flexible part (60). The flexible part (60) is in the short position and in the long position. When in this position, it remains stable when no force is applied to it. In this way, the water tank (60) must have at least two stable positions. 25 is provided. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) can be used with the long position and the short position. It includes a flexible part (60) which has an intermediate position between positions. When the flexible part (60) is in the middle position, it is stable at 30° when no force is applied to it. It is positioned in this way. In this way, the flexible part (60) has a third stable position. 8 This ensures that the water tank (6) has a different body (2) depth. It is made available for use in drying machines (1). In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) is a first part (61), a flexible 5 located between the second part (62) and the first part (61) and the second part (62). It contains a water tank (6) with part (60). The first part (61) is on the length axis (X) One end is closed and the other end opens to the flexible part (60). The length of the second part (62) One end is closed on the axis (X), and the other end opens to the flexible part (60). Flexible one end of the part (60) on the length axis (X) is connected to the first part (61), and the other end is connected to the second part. part (62) is opened. In this way, the first part (61), the second part (62) and the flexible part 10 (60) on the water tank (6) in such a way that they will have liquid communication with each other. It is positioned. The flexible part (60) is rigid along the length axis (X). By positioning it between the first part (61) and the rigid second part (62), the invention The subject is to increase the strength of the water tank (6). In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) is connected from one end to the first part (61) (62) connected to the second part from the other end, the length axis (X) of the water tank (6) It includes at least one fixing plate (7) which enables its length to be fixed. This In this way, the water tank (6) or the flexible part (60) can be attached along the length axis (X). Even if force is applied, the length of the flexible part (60) of the fixing plate (7) is 20 It prevents it from changing. In other words, the fixing plate (7) first part (61) by ensuring the distance between the second part (62) and the water tank (6) It ensures that the length (X) on the length axis is fixed. Figure 2 and Figure In Figure 3, the fixing plate (7) is placed on the top surface of the water tank (6). As can be seen in 7, there are multiple fixing plates (7) on the water tank (6) 25 It is installed. In this way, the strength of the water tank (6) is increased. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) is located at the bottom of the water tank (6). The area includes a fixing plate (7). As can be seen in Figure 6, the fixing plate (7) is located at the base of the water tank (6). Thus, the fixing plate (7) is 30° of the water tank. (6) while fixing the length (X) on the length axis, the water tank (6) 9 the load that the condensate water inside will bring to the first part (61) and the second part (62) This prevents the flexible part (60) from stretching under heavy load. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1), the first part (61) and the second The fixing plate (7) located on part (62) is placed on the water tank (6) 5 It contains at least two mounting slots (8) that enable it to be fixed. Fixing plate The connecting protrusions located on (7) are fixed by fitting into the connecting sockets (8). It ensures that the plate (7) is fixed onto the water tank (6). In this way, the fixing The plate (7) is placed firmly on the water tank (6). Thanks to this invention, a force can be applied to it along the length axis (X). A water tank (6) is obtained in which the length is adjusted on the length axis (X). Thus, the water tank produced has (6) different body (2) depths for drying It is ensured that it is used in (1) machines. 20

Claims

REQUESTS 1. A trunk (2), containing laundry to be dried inside the trunk (2). a drum suitable for placement (3), air used in the drying process an air duct (4) in which the cycle is carried out, located inside the air duct (4) 5 the area where the moisture in the air used in the drying process is condensed a heat exchanger (5) providing a length axis (X) inside the shell (2) a water tank in which the water condensed by the heat exchanger (5) is stored (6) containing water tank (6) located on top of which water is released when force is applied to it. By changing the length of the tank (6) along the length axis (X), the water 10 at least partially enabling the adjustment of the internal volume of the tank (6). a flexible part (60) characterized by being made of flexible material dryer (1).

2. 15 Containing at least two flexible joints (601) positioned adjacent to each other Claim 1, characterized by its flexible part (60) having an accordion form such as a dryer (1).

3. Minimum of those that can be independently expanded and / or reduced. A drying system like the one in Claim 2, characterized by two flexible joints (601) 20 machine (1).

4. Each flexible joint (601) folds over the other, thus increasing the length each flexible axis (X) is shortened by a short position in which its length is reduced. the joint (601) is widened and thus the length (X) on the length axis is increased by 25 flexible part suitable for movement between an extended and a longer position where it is increased A dryer as in Claim 2 or Claim 3, characterized by (60). (1).

5. 30, which occupies an intermediate position between the long and short positions. A dryer as in Claim 4 characterized by a flexible part (60). (1). 11 6. A first part (61), a second part (62) and the first part (61) and the second water tank (6) with flexible part (60) located between part (62) a dryer as in any of the above requirements (1).

7. Connected at one end to the first part (61) and at the other end to the second part (62), water 5 The most that enables the fixation of the length (X) of the tank (6) on the length axis (X) A dryer as in Claim 6 characterized by a small fixing plate (7). machine (1).

8. Characterized by the fixing plate (7) located at the base of the water tank (6) 10 A dryer as in claim 7 (1).

9. The fixing plate located on the first part (61) and the second part (62) (7) with at least two connection sockets (8) that enable it to be fixed onto the water tank (6). a dryer as described in Claim 7 or Claim 8 (1). 15

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