A DRYER WITH A DRYNESS SENSOR
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202502042
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF A DRYER WITH A DRYNESS SENSOR This invention allows the user to see the dryness located in the front bed when the lid is in the open position. a 5 that prevents the user from being harmed if the sensor is touched. This relates to a dryer that includes a moving element with a protective position. The dryness level of laundry placed inside the drum in tumble dryers. Various methods are used for detection. The most common of these methods is frontal detection. The dryness of the laundry inside the drum is checked via a dryness sensor placed on the bed. This involves measuring the dryness levels while the dryer lid is in the open position. current passes through the dryness sensor which is located in a user-accessible area. This poses a safety risk to the user when passing current through a dryness sensor. electric shocks occur that cause harm to the user when touched. This is the case. Preventing this situation in applications within the known state of the art is possible. 15 The dryness sensor circuit area on the electronic board is isolated. is being designed. In this method, the isolated area made on the electronic board reduces costs. This causes an increase in the space occupied by other electronic components. This causes problems in their placement. Therefore, when the lid is in the open position... A cost-effective solution that ensures the power supply to the dryness sensor is interrupted. A drying machine with the necessary structure is needed. In patent application number WO2019096304, which falls under the prior art, the preliminary a bed in which the dryness sensor located on the bed is isolated by a cover The dryer is being described. 25 The aim of this invention is to detect the dryness sensor located in the front bearing when the lid is in the open position. the power supply is interrupted, thus providing the user with dryness. a dryer that prevents damage if it comes into contact with its sensor It is the realization of the machine. 30 2 The first step taken to achieve the purpose of this invention, and the steps associated with that step... The dryer described in the requirements is a machine that consists of a housing inside a casing. It includes a drum suitable for placing laundry to be dried. The body, It has a front wall with a loading opening. The loading opening allows the user to... It is an opening that provides access to the inside of the drum. The loading opening, front 5 It is opened and closed via a cover that can be rotated and attached to the wall. Front Just behind the wall, a rotating support for the drum, and on it There is a front bed with an opening compatible with the loading opening. Front bed The drum is rotated by means of wheels located on it. The front bearing is attached to the drum. The viewing face has at least one dryness sensor. Dryness sensor 10 It is preferably located in the lower half of the front bed relative to a height axis. This allows The dryness level of the laundry inside the drum is determined by contact with the dryness sensor. This allows for easy identification. A slot located inside the front bed. A primary conductive element located inside is electrically connected to the dryness sensor. It is connected. The movable element located inside the housing is 15 It includes a second conductive element. The moving element has a working position and a It is moved between the protection position. The moving element operates. In this position, the first conductive element and the second conductive element are electrically connected. By connecting them, it enables current to pass through the dryness sensor. Movement While the element is in the protective position, the first conductive element and the second conductive element are 20 They are electrically separated from each other, and this allows the dryness sensor to detect them. Current flow is prevented. The actuator is in the open position when the cover is in the open position. It is in a protective position. A pin-shaped push element is located on the cover. The moving element is moved via this mechanism. The cover moves from the open to the closed position. When brought into position, the thrust element is first located on the front wall at a first 25 It is passed through an opening. Then the thrust element is located on the front bearing. It is passed through the second opening. The thrust element, passed through the openings, moves. It brings the element into the working position by pushing it. In this way, only the lid needs to be opened. opening and closing movement with the actuator in its protected position. Mechanically moving it between positions in a cost-effective way. 30 This ensures that the dryness sensor is also activated when the lid is in the open position. 3 This will prevent the user from accidentally pressing the dryness sensor while the power supply is interrupted. Even if it comes into contact with the skin, it is protected from damage. In another application of the invention, the dryer uses force on the moving element. It includes at least one flexible element positioned to perform the application. Flexible 5 The element is preferably a spring. The flexible element holds the moving element in a secure position. It applies force in such a way as to bring it into or hold it in a protective position. This In this way, when the cover is brought to the open position, the moving element is a flexible element. By bringing it to the protective position, current passes through the dryness sensor. This prevents the user from getting dry when the lid is open. This prevents damage to the sensor as a result of contact with it. In another application of the invention, the first conductive element and the second conductive element shall be at least Each contains a conductive plate. When the conductive plates come into contact with each other... The moving element is in the working position. 15 when the conductive plates are not in contact with each other. The moving element is in the protection position. This ensures the protection of the moving element. Switching between the current position and the working position is facilitated. In another application of the invention, the first conductive element and the second conductive element are combined. It is in the form of a connector pair. This allows the moving element to be in its working position for 20 seconds. This ensures a more secure fastening. In another application of the invention, the moving element is protected along a depth axis. It is moved between the working position and the pushing position. This allows for pushing. By using the element and flexible element, the motion element can be used in a cost-effective manner. It moves linearly between the working position and the protection position. This is ensured. In another application of the invention, the push element acts as a pusher when the cover is in the closed position. It extends parallel to the depth axis. The first opening and the second opening are mentioned in section 30. The subjects are positioned so that they are aligned with each other along the depth axis. This 4 This ensures that the thrust element reaches the moving element via the shortest path. In this way, the lid is closed by keeping the push element as short as possible. This prevents it from forming a large protrusion. In another application of the invention, at least one seal is required on the moving element. 5 The sealing element is a gasket. Thanks to this, whether the lid is in the closed position or the lid is in the open position, the first The opening and / or the second opening is sealed airtight. This ensures the body... Air transfer between the inside and outside is prevented. Thus, drying... This prevents a decrease in productivity. 10 In another application of the invention, the first and second apertures are identical. It has a cross-section and dimensions. This ensures that both openings of the sealing element are... It is designed to be sealed tightly. In another application of the invention, the thrust element has a rectangular cross-section. Furthermore... Both the first and second openings have a rectangular cross-section. This allows the lid to be closed. will be positioned between the thrust element and the first or second opening. The void volume is being reduced. In another application of the invention, the thrust element is located between the first and second openings. It has a cylindrical cross-section. This allows the pusher element to engage when the lid is in the closed position. The volume of space remaining between the first or second opening is reduced. Thanks to this invention, the user can detect dryness at 25 degrees when the lid is in the open position. a drying device in which the risk of electric shock from contact is eliminated. The machine has been obtained. The drying machine, which was created to achieve the purpose of this invention, is shown in the attached figures. shown, and of these figures; 30 Figure 1 – Perspective view of a drying machine representing an application of the invention. Figure 2 – Detailed view of section A of the dryer given in Figure 1. Figure 3 – Detailed view of section B of the dryer given in Figure 1. Figure 4 – Another application of the invention is the front bearing of the dryer, front It is a perspective view of the wall and lid with the lid in the open position. Figure 5 – Another application of the invention is the front bearing of the dryer, front 5 It is a perspective view of the wall and lid with the lid in the closed position. Figure 6 – Another application of the invention is the front bearing of the dryer, the lid and the moving element, with the lid in the closed position and the moving element This is a schematic side view of the device in its working position. Figure 7 – Another application of the invention is the front bearing of the dryer, 10 the lid and the moving element, with the lid in the open position and the moving element This is a schematic side view while in the defensive position. Figure 8 – Another application of the invention is the front bearing of the dryer. the lid and the moving element, with the lid in the open position and the moving element This is a schematic side view of the item in the protective position. 15 The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers are listed below. It has been given. 1. Dryer 20 2. Body 21. Front wall 210. First opening 22. Loading opening 3. Drum 25 4. Cover 5. Front bed Nest 51 52. Second opening 6. Dryness sensor 30 61. First conductive element 6 7. Thrust element 8. Motion element 81. Second conductive element 9. Flexible element 10. Sealing element 5 X. Depth axis The dryer (1) is a body (2) with a front wall (21), located inside the body (2). area, a drum (3) suitable for placing laundry to be dried, front A loading 10 located on the wall (21) that allows access to the inside of the drum (3). loading opening (22), loading with a closed position where the loading opening (22) is closed. an open position by opening (22) to allow access into the drum (3) a cover (4) attached to the front wall (21) in a way that can be moved between the drum (3) a front supporting a slot (51) on which the loading opening (22) is located bed (5), at least one dry surface located on the surface of the front bed (5) facing the drum (3) 15 The sensor (6), at least part of which is located inside the housing (51), with the dryness sensor (6). It contains at least one primary conductor element (61) that is electrically connected. Front The bed (5) supports the drum (3) in a rotatable manner. The dryness sensor (6) is located at the front. The dryness sensor (6) is located on the surface of the bed (5) facing the drum (3). a 20, preferably consisting of two electrodes through which current is passed when in operation. It is a sensor. When damp laundry comes into contact with the dryness sensor (6), it is dry. A value is read from the sensor (6) and according to the value read, inside the drum (3) The dryness level of the laundry is determined. The subject of the invention, the dryer (1), has access to the housing (51) from the front wall (21) 25 at least one first opening (210) located on the front wall (21) in such a way as to make it possible and A second opening (52) located on the front bed (5) allows the cover (4) to be closed from the open position. When brought into position, it passes through the first opening (210) and the second opening (52) respectively. a push positioned on the lid (4) to access the inside of the housing (51) element (7) and at least part of the socket (51) on which there is at least one 30 the first conductor when the cover (4) is in the closed position, having the second conductive element (81). 7 element (61) is electrically connected to the second conductive element (81) and this a working position in which energy transmission to the dryness sensor (6) is ensured and When the cover (4) is in the open position, the first conductive element (61) and the second conductive element (81) is not electrically connected and thus the dryness sensor (6) is not energized It has a protective position that ensures the transmission is interrupted, cover (4) open 5 protection by being pushed by the pusher element (7) while being brought from the closed position to the closed position. suitable for being moved from its position to its working position It includes a moving element (8). When the cover (4) is in the open position, the moving element (8) It is in the protection position. When the moving element (8) is in the protection position, the first The conductive element (61) and the second conductive element (81) do not touch each other. This 10 In this case, the current transmission to the dryness sensor (6) is interrupted. In Figures 7 and 8, The cover (4) is in the open position and the actuator (8) is in the protection position. This In this way, access to the inside of the drum (3) by the user is possible when the lid (4) is in the open position. When provided, the user contacts the dryness sensor (6) through which current is passed. This prevents damage in the event of such an action. In other words, it protects the user from harm. The risk of electric shock is eliminated. The lid (4) is closed from the open position. As it is brought into position, the pusher element (7) located on the cover (4) is respectively Passing through the first opening (210) and the second opening (52) the moving element (8) It pushes. The pushing element (7) moves together with the cover (4). The pushing element (7) is the moving element (8), the second conductive element (81) is the first conductor 20 The element (61) is moved in such a way that it approaches the cover (4). When brought to the closed position, the second conductor located on the moving element (8) element (81) makes electrical contact with the first conductive element (61) It is connected. Thus, the moving element (8) is brought to the working position. and energy is transmitted to the dryness sensor (6). In Figure 6, the movement 25 element (8) is in the working position. This allows the lid (4) to be in the closed position. The dryness sensor (6) is activated. Thus, the lid (4) is open. When the dryness sensor (6) is in this position, the power transmission to the sensor is interrupted and the lid (4) is closed. It has a structure that provides energy transmission to the dryness sensor (6) while in position. a dryer (1) is obtained. 30 8 In one application of the invention, the dryer (1) operates the moving element (8). on the moving element (8) to bring it from the position to the protection position It contains at least one flexible element (9) that applies force. As can be seen in Figure 7, flexible element (9) preferably with first conductive element (61) and second conductive element (81) It is located between them. Flexible element (9), working on motion element (8) 5 Because it applies force in such a way as to bring the movement from its safe position to its protective position. When no other force is applied to element (8), it moves the element (8) remaining in the protective position or being brought into the protective position This ensures that the lid (4) moves from the closed position to the open position. When brought, the actuator (8) is brought to the protection position. 10 When the cover (4) is moved from the open position to the closed position, the push element (7) protecting the moving element (8) by applying a reverse force to the flexible element (9). It moves from the working position to the working position. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) contains at least one conductive plate 15 first conductive element (61) and second conductive element (81) containing at least one conductive plate It includes. In Figure 6 and Figure 7, the first conductive element (61) and the second conductive element (81) contains at least one conductive plate. The conductive plate is an electrically conductive plate. When the moving element (8) is in the working position, the first conductive element (61) and the second conductive elements (81) come into contact with each other and are electrically connected to each other 20 It is connected. When the moving element (8) is in the protection position, the first conductor element (61) and the second conductive element (81) do not come into contact with each other. Therefore, first conductive element (61) and second conductive element (81) electrically They are not connected. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) is in the form of a pair of connectors. It includes the first conductive element (61) and the second conductive element (81). Connectors have a male end and a female end. Preferably the first conductive element (61) The female end is the first conductive element (81) and the male end is the second conductive element (81). When the conductive element (61) is fully seated inside, the moving element (8) starts working 30 It comes into position. Second conductive element (81), first conductive element (61) 9 When it comes out, the moving element (8) is in the protection position. In this way, the movement element (8) moves between the working position and the protection position. This makes it easier to do it. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1), protection position and operation 5 The body (2) moves along a depth axis (X) between its position. It includes a movement element (8) suitable for being moved. Depth axis (X), drying to a height axis extending upwards from the ground on which the machine (1) is placed It is the axis that extends vertically into the drum (3). From the open position of the cover (4) While being brought to the closed position, the actuator (8) is driven by the thrust element (7) to the drum 10 (3) is pushed into the depth axis (X). The lid (4) is closed again. When it is desired to move from the open position to the open position, the push element (7) moves is moving away from element (8) and the moving element (8) is the flexible element (9) force It moves along the depth axis (X) towards the protection position. The thrust element (7) When contact with the moving element (8) is broken, the moving element (8) returns to the protection position 15 This is achieved by using a thrust element (7) and a flexible element (9). The element (8) is moved linearly along a single axis. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1), lid (4) closed thrust element (7) extending along the depth axis (X) and 20 along the depth axis while in position (X) the first opening (210) and the second are positioned opposite each other. It contains an opening (52). In this way, the thrust element (7) moves in the shortest way. It is ensured that it is delivered to the element (8). In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) has 25 on the moving element (8). located, when the cover (4) is brought to the closed position, the first opening (210) and / or the second at least one sealing that ensures the opening (52) is sealed tightly It includes element (10). Sealing element (10) includes the moving element (8) It surrounds it. When the cover (4) is brought to the closed position, the front with the actuator (8) Gap sealing element (10) between wall (210) and / or front bearing (52) 30 It is closed by. In this way, the drum (3) during the drying process The air inside is prevented from escaping to the outside of the body (2). In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) has the same cross-section and It includes the first opening (210) and the second opening (52) with dimensions. In this way, production 5 The process is being simplified. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) has a first rectangular cross-section. It includes the opening (210), the second opening (52) and the thrust element (7). The thrust element (7), The first opening (210) and the second opening (52) have the same geometric shape. Therefore, when the cover (4) is in the closed position, the first opening (210) with the pusher element (7) or the gap between the second opening (52) with a single sealing element (10) Closure is made easier. In another application of the invention, the dryer (1) has a first 15 with a cylindrical cross-section. It includes the first opening (210), the second opening (52) and the thrust element (7). In this way, the thrust applying force more evenly to the moving element (8) of the element (7) is provided. Thanks to this invention, the dryness is 20 by the user when the lid (4) is in the open position. with the cover (4) closed in a protective position where the transmission of energy to the sensor (6) is prevented. a study in which energy transmission to the dryness sensor (6) is provided while in position It has a moving element (8) that is mechanically moved between positions. The dryer (1) has been implemented. Thus, the user can use it in a cost-effective way. 25 A drying machine (1) was obtained.
Claims
11 REQUESTS 1. A fuselage (2) with a front wall (21), located inside the fuselage (2), inside a drum (3) suitable for placing laundry to be dried, front wall (21) a loading 5 located on it which allows access to the inside of the drum (3) loading opening (22) with a closed position where it closes the loading opening (22) an opening (22) that allows access to the inside of the drum (3). a cover attached to the front wall (21) that can be moved between positions (4), supporting the drum (3), facing the loading opening (22) a front bed (5) in which the nest (51) is located, the front bed (5) facing the drum (3) 10 at least one dryness sensor (6) located on its surface, at least part of it electrically connected to the dryness sensor (6) located inside the housing (51) containing at least one primary conductor element (61) that is connected - front wall (21) in such a way as to allow access into the nest (51) at least one first opening (210) and front bed (5) located on the wall (21) 15 a second opening on it (52), - When the lid (4) is moved from the open position to the closed position, the first one in turn It will access the nest (51) by passing through the opening (210) and the second opening (52). a pusher element (7) located on the cover (4) in the figure and - located at least partly within the nest (51), on which there is at least one second 20 with conductive element (81), first conductor when cover (4) is in closed position element (61) and the second conductive element (81) are electrically connected and thus a study in which energy transmission to the dryness sensor (6) is ensured. position and the first conductive element (61) when the cover (4) is in the open position and the second conductive element (81) is not electrically connected and this 25 In this way, the transmission of energy to the dryness sensor (6) is interrupted. with protective position, cover (4) from open position to closed position While being brought, it is pushed by the pusher element (7) from the protection position. suitable for being moved to a working position A dryer characterized by its moving element (8) (1). 30 12 2. Bringing the moving element (8) from the working position to the protection position. At least one flexible element applying force on the moving element (8) in the figure. A dryer as in Claim 1, characterized by (9) (1).
3. The first conductive element (61) containing at least one conductive plate and at least one conductor 5 Claim 1 or Claim characterized by a second conductive element (81) containing a plate A dryer like the one in 2 (1).
4. The first conductive element (61) and the second conductive element in the form of a connector pair. A drying as in Claim 1 or Claim 2 characterized by element (81) 10 machine (1).
5. A depth of (2) between the body's protection position and working position. with the motion element (8) suitable for movement along the axis (X). A drying process like any of the above-mentioned requirements characterized 15 machine (1).
6. With the cover (4) in the closed position, the push element extending along the depth axis (X) (7) and the depth axis (X) will be opposite to each other 20 characterized by the first opening (210) and the second opening (52) located a dryer as in Claim 5 (1).
7. Located on the moving element (8), the first opening (210) and / or the second at least one that ensures the opening (52) is sealed tightly 25 of the above requirements characterized by the sealing element (10). a dryer like any other (1).
8. The first opening (210) and the second opening, which have the same cross-section and dimensions. (52) like any of the above claims characterized by dryer (1). 30 13 9. Rectangular cross-section of the first opening (210), the second opening (52) and the thrust element (7) like any of the above-mentioned claims characterized by dryer (1).
10. First opening (210), second opening (52) and thrust element 5 with cylindrical cross-section. (7) such as in any of Claims 1 to 8. dryer (1).