Laundry care appliance for caring for and treating items

Abstract

The invention describes a laundry care appliance (1) for the care and treatment of items (9), comprising a housing (5), a receiving container (6) arranged in the housing (5), which is accessible via a housing opening (13), and a door unit (3) attached to the housing (5) in such a way that it can close the housing opening (13), the door unit (3) having a door inner body (25) which at least partially projects into the receiving container (6) in the closed state of the door unit (3), the door inner body (25) being composed of plastic, and the door inner body (25) having a first side (23) facing the receiving container (6) in the closed state, an arrangement element (27) being arranged on the first side (23) of the door inner body (25) of the door unit (3), the arrangement element (27) being configured in such a way that a shoe (39) can be arranged on it.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a laundry care appliance for caring for and treating items, particularly for caring for and treating shoes. Background Technology

[0002] Existing technology includes so-called shoe washing devices, which are constructed as independent appliances with a movable suspension mechanism on which shoes are arranged. During operation, the movable suspension mechanism rotates. The shoes are placed in a container filled with water and cleaned by the rotation of the movable suspension mechanism. The container must be constructed to provide a reliable foothold and remain stable even during the movement of the suspension mechanism. Furthermore, the container must contain sufficient water to at least wet the shoes to achieve the desired cleaning effect. Additionally, the container must be sized to accommodate two shoes that can rotate within it.

[0003] Furthermore, a so-called wool basket is known in laundry dryers. The wool basket is suspended in a receiving element provided for this purpose and is held securely within the receiving element during drying. Shoes can also be placed in the wool basket and dried.

[0004] Additionally, it is known that some users put shoes in the washing machine. If shoes are put into the washing machine without any accompanying items (such as laundry detergent) and the laundry cycle is started, the shoes may impact the washing drum due to its movement, potentially deforming the drum. If items (such as laundry detergent) are put into the washing drum along with the shoes, the shoes may damage the laundry detergent as the drum moves. Furthermore, adding laundry detergent along with the shoes does not effectively prevent the shoes from directly contacting the washing drum; that is, it cannot be guaranteed that the laundry detergent will always be positioned between the washing drum and the shoes to act as a cushion. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a laundry care appliance that effectively cares for and cleans shoes and prevents potential damage to the laundry care appliance.

[0006] The objective of this invention as described herein is achieved through the subject matter of the independent claims. The dependent claims exemplarily define several possible implementations.

[0007] According to one aspect of the invention, the task is solved by a laundry care appliance for caring for and handling articles, the laundry care appliance comprising a housing, a receiving container disposed in the housing, and a door unit, wherein the receiving container is accessible through an opening in the housing, the door unit being attached to the housing in a manner capable of closing the opening in the housing, wherein the door unit has a door inner body that extends at least partially into the receiving container in a closed state, wherein the door inner body is made of plastic and has a first side facing the receiving container in the closed state, wherein an arrangement element is disposed on the first side of the door inner body of the door unit, and wherein the arrangement element is configured such that a shoe can be disposed on the arrangement element.

[0008] With the above configuration, laundry care appliances with plastic doors can be easily and cost-effectively adapted to effectively clean shoes in the laundry care appliance and protect the receiving container from the impact of rapidly spinning shoes.

[0009] Advantageously, the arrangement elements are designed to be movable. Therefore, the arrangement elements can be flexibly adapted to different shoes requiring care.

[0010] Preferably, the arrangement element is pivotally or foldably constructed on the inner body of the door unit. When the arrangement element is not needed, it can be folded back, thus avoiding interference during regular washing processes or programs.

[0011] The arrangement element is advantageously configured so that two shoes can be received on it. Therefore, caring for and cleaning a pair of shoes requires only one cleaning or washing process.

[0012] The inner body of the door unit preferably has a recess in which the arrangement element can be received when not in use. The arrangement element is preferably fully received in the recess of the inner body of the door unit, such that when not in use, the arrangement element can be at least partially received in the recess, so that during additional washing processes, no interfering element will hinder the washing process or damage items to be cleaned (e.g., washing objects) that move toward or come into contact with the inner body of the door unit during the washing process.

[0013] Advantageously, the arrangement element has a receiving element. The receiving element can be configured as a hook element, allowing both shoes to be arranged on the arrangement element. In an alternative embodiment, the arrangement element may also have a clamping element, a locking or snapping element, or a holding element. Other embodiments are also conceivable.

[0014] Preferably, the arrangement element is constructed in an anchor shape and includes two opposing receiving elements. Thus, the two shoes can be arranged substantially opposite each other.

[0015] The inner body of the door is advantageously at least partially constructed to be opaque. The door unit includes a design component and a functional component. In the closed state of the door unit, the functional component is arranged substantially closer to the receiving container and facing it. The design component is arranged on top of the functional component and is visible from the outside in the closed state of the door unit. In other words, in the closed state of the door unit, the functional component is arranged between the design component and the receiving container. For purely plastic doors, the functional component is preferably formed by the inner body, which, in the door units of conventional laundry care appliances, substantially corresponds to the door frame and the glass window or door glass and / or other elements. For purely plastic doors, the inner body is preferably integrally constructed. To secure the functional component to the design component, a fixing element is typically required. The inner body is at least partially constructed to be opaque so that, for example, the fixing element is not visible to the user. The inner body can also be constructed, for example, partially or completely opaque. Here, complete opacity has the advantage that the inner body can be manufactured in a single process step.

[0016] The inner body of the door preferably has a protrusion that extends at least partially into the receiving container when the door unit is closed. Shoes arranged on the arrangement element extend at least partially into the receiving container of the laundry appliance, thereby achieving particularly effective cleaning of the shoes.

[0017] Advantageously, the arrangement element is made of plastic or metal. This ensures that the arrangement element is stably constructed so that the shoe can be placed on it and reliably placed on it during the washing process.

[0018] Other advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be understood that the embodiments shown in the various drawings may have features that can also be used in other embodiments, even if not explicitly mentioned, provided they are not prohibited by technical constraints or explicit exclusion. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The following uses Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The embodiments shown illustrate the invention in more detail. The accompanying drawings show: Figure 1 Schematic perspective view of laundry care appliances; Figure 2 Rear view of the door unit of a laundry care appliance; Figure 3 : Rear view of a door unit of a laundry care appliance, with items arranged on the inside of the door. Detailed Implementation

[0020] exist Figure 1The image schematically illustrates a laundry care appliance 1. The laundry care appliance 1 includes a door unit 3 and a housing 5. A receiving container 6 is arranged within the housing 5, in which, in the current embodiment, items to be cleaned and / or dried (e.g., laundry) are substantially received. The housing 5 has a front wall 7 and side walls 9, wherein, in this embodiment, a loading side 11 corresponds to the front wall 7 of the laundry care appliance 1. A housing opening 13 is formed in the front wall 7 of the housing 5, or in the loading side 11.

[0021] Alternatively, the loading side 11 and housing opening 13 of the laundry care appliance 1 can be located on the upper side 14 of the housing 5 of the laundry care appliance 1. The housing opening 13 can be closed by means of a door unit 3. The door unit 3 is fixed to the housing 5 of the laundry care appliance 1, for example, in a pivotable, rotatable, or tiltable manner, as described above.

[0022] The laundry care appliance 1 also includes a flushing unit 15, which is disposed in the upper region of the housing 5 of the laundry care appliance 1 and accessible via the front wall 7 of the laundry care appliance 1. The flushing unit 15 is preferably disposed on the laundry care appliance 1 in a push-in and pull-out manner. Furthermore, an operating unit 17 is constructed in the upper region of the laundry care appliance 1. The term "in the upper region of the laundry care appliance" refers to the region near the upper side 14 of the laundry care appliance 1. The operating unit 17 is electrically connected to a control unit 19, such that operating commands input on the operating unit 17 are transmitted to the control unit 19. The control unit 19 may be disposed within the entire housing 5 of the laundry care appliance 1. In the present embodiment, the laundry care appliance 1 includes a display unit 21. The display unit 21 is preferably electrically connected to the operating unit 17 and the control unit 19. Operating programs and operating parameters can be displayed, selected, and adjusted on the display unit 21.

[0023] exist Figure 2 The image shows a rear view of the door unit 3 of a laundry care appliance 1. The door unit 3 includes a first side 23 of a door inner body 25, which has an exemplary arrangement element 27. The door unit 3 includes a design component 29 and a functional component 31. The design component 29 is arranged on the functional component 31. In the closed state of the door unit 3, the functional component 31 is arranged substantially closer to the receiving container 6 than the design component 29. The design component 29 is visible from the outside in the closed state of the door unit 3.

[0024] Furthermore, a notch 33 is provided in the door unit 3. A hinge unit (not shown) is arranged in the notch 33, allowing the door unit 3 to be movably positioned on the laundry care appliance 1 in the installed state. Additionally, a handle unit 35 is shown on the door unit 3. The handle unit 35 is configured for opening the door unit 3.

[0025] In the current embodiment, door unit 3 is a plastic door unit. This means that functional component 31 is substantially integrally constructed and can be referred to as plastic functional component 31 or functional component 31 is made of plastic. In the current embodiment, door unit 3 is constructed to be opaque. However, it is also conceivable that door unit 3 may be at least partially transparent or only partially opaque.

[0026] The inner door body 25 has a first side 23. In the closed state of the door unit 3, the first side 23 faces the receiving container 6. In other words, in the closed state of the door unit 3, the first side 23 points towards the receiving container 6. The inner door body 25 can be compared to the door of a conventional laundry appliance 1 (especially a washing machine) in terms of door glass and door frame. The inner door body 25 has a protrusion 36 that, in the closed state of the door unit 3, extends at least partially into the receiving container 6.

[0027] The inner body 25 of the door unit 3 has a recess 37. The arrangement element 27 is received in the recess 37 when not in use. Preferably, the arrangement element 27 is arranged on the inner body 25 in a manner that allows it to be fully received in the recess 37. The arrangement element 27 is configured to be movable. In particular, the arrangement element 27 is configured to be foldable or pivotable on the inner body 25 of the door unit 3. The arrangement element 27 is configured such that two shoes 39 ( Figure 3 The receiver is placed on element 27. Figure 2 In the middle, element 27 is shown in a folded-down state.

[0028] Arrangement element 27 has receiving element 41. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the current embodiment, the arrangement element 27 preferably has two receiving elements 41. The arrangement element 27 is constructed in an anchor shape. Preferably, the arrangement element 27 has two opposing receiving elements 41.

[0029] exist Figure 3 The image shows a rear view of the door unit 3 of the laundry care appliance 1, which has an item (here, a shoe 39) arranged on the inner body 25 of the door.

[0030] exist Figure 3 In the diagram, arrangement element 27 is shown in an unfolded state, with shoe 39 arranged on receiving element 41 of arrangement element 27.

[0031] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The door unit 3 shown can be installed or assembled on the laundry care appliance 1.

[0032] List of reference numerals 1. Laundry care appliances 3-door unit 5. Housing 6. Receiving Container 7. Anterior wall 9. Sidewalls 11 Loading side 13. Shell opening 14 upper side 15. Penetration Unit 17 Operation Units 19 Control Unit 21 display units 23 First side 25 Door interior 27 Arrangement of components 29 Design Components 31 Functional Components 33 Gap 35 handle units 36. Protrusions 37 recess Shoes size 39 41. Receiving element.

Claims

1. A laundry care appliance (1) for caring for and handling articles (9), the laundry care appliance comprising a housing (5), a receiving container (6) disposed within the housing (5), and a door unit (3), wherein, The receiving container (6) is accessible through a housing opening (13), and the door unit is attached to the housing (5) in a manner capable of closing the housing opening (13). The door unit (3) has a door inner body (25) that extends at least partially into the receiving container (6) when the door unit (3) is closed. The door inner body (25) is made of plastic and has a first side (23) facing the receiving container (6) when closed. Its features are, An arrangement element (27) is arranged on the first side (23) of the inner body (25) of the door unit (3), wherein the arrangement element (27) is configured such that a shoe (39) can be arranged on the arrangement element.

2. The laundry care appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arrangement element (27) is configured to be movable.

3. The laundry care appliance (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The arrangement element (27) can be pivotally constructed on the door interior (25) of the door unit (3).

4. The laundry care appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The arrangement element (27) is configured such that two shoes (39) can be received on the arrangement element (27).

5. The laundry care appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The door unit (3) has a recess (37) in its inner body (25), and the arrangement element (27) can be received in the recess when not in use.

6. The laundry care appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The arrangement element (27) has a receiving element (41).

7. The laundry care appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The arrangement element (27) is constructed in an anchor shape and includes two opposing receiving elements (41).

8. The laundry care appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The inner body (25) of the door is at least partially constructed to be opaque.

9. The laundry care appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The inner body (25) of the door has a protrusion (36) that extends at least partially into the receiving container (6) when the door unit (3) is closed.

10. The laundry care appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The arrangement element (27) is made of plastic or metal.

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