Laundry care appliance for the care of objects

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry care device (1) for caring for objects, wherein the laundry care device (1) comprises a housing (5) and a receiving container (6) rotatably mounted in the housing (5), wherein the housing (5) comprises a loading side (11) and side walls (9), and wherein the loading side (11) comprises an opening (13) designed for loading the receiving container (6). The laundry care device (1) further comprises a door unit (3), wherein the door unit (3) is pivotably arranged on the loading side (11) of the housing (5) of the laundry care device (1), and the opening (13) of the loading side (11) is designed to be closable.The door unit (3) comprises a first door assembly (15) and a second door assembly (17), wherein the second door assembly (17) projects at least partially into the receiving container (6) when the door unit (3) is closed, and wherein the first door assembly (15) is arranged on the second door assembly (17) and is visible from the outside when the door unit (3) is closed, wherein the first door assembly (15) can be arranged on the second door assembly (15) by a relative movement, wherein the first door assembly (15) comprises a first frame element (23) and at least one hook element (97) is formed on the first frame element (23), and the second door assembly (17) comprises a second frame element (77), wherein at least one connecting element (87) is formed on the second frame element (77), and wherein the at least one connecting element (87) is operatively connected to the at least one hook element (97) of the first frame element (23).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a laundry care appliance with a door unit according to claim 1 and a method for producing a laundry care appliance with a door unit according to claim 7.

[0002] A door unit of a laundry care appliance essentially serves to close an opening through which utensils to be treated can be placed into a receptacle of a laundry care appliance. A door unit design known from the prior art has a rear frame element. A door glass is inserted into the rear frame element. The door glass is essentially bag-shaped. Furthermore, a so-called design spacer is attached to the rear frame element. The door glass is essentially firmly held between the rear frame element and the design spacer in the door unit. A viewing window is usually attached to the design spacer. The viewing window closes off the bag-shaped door glass in such a way that a cavity is created between the door glass and the viewing window.This is intended to protect a user from coming into contact with the door glass, as, for example, when selecting a program on the laundry care appliance, a program with high water temperatures may be selected and the door glass will heat up during the wash program. To ensure that the door unit also makes a good visual impression, a front frame element is formed which extends at least partially over a side front of the individual elements of the door unit, rear frame element, door glass, design spacers and viewing window. Furthermore, the door unit comprises an engagement portion which functions as a door handle and is formed on the front frame element and / or on the rear frame element.

[0003] EP 2 824 233 A1 describes a washing machine door, wherein individual elements of the door are connected to one another by a hook connection.

[0004] EP 3 690 122 A1 describes a door unit of a laundry care appliance, wherein an outer frame element and an inner frame element of the door unit are connected to one another via a snap connection.

[0005] WO 2006 / 080788 A1 describes a door of a laundry care appliance, wherein a snap connection connects a front door frame to a rear door frame.

[0006] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a laundry care appliance comprising a door unit, or to provide a door unit, wherein the door unit has a slim design, is cost-effective to manufacture, and thereby advances the state of the art. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide a method for manufacturing such a door unit for a laundry care appliance.

[0007] The object of the invention is achieved by a laundry care appliance with a door unit according to claim 1 and a method for manufacturing a laundry care appliance with such a door unit according to claim 7. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims as well as in the description and the drawings.

[0008] According to one aspect of the invention, the object of the invention is achieved by a laundry care appliance for caring for objects, wherein the laundry care appliance comprises a housing and a receptacle rotatably received in the housing, wherein the housing comprises a loading side and side walls, and wherein the loading side comprises an opening configured for loading the receptacle, and the laundry care appliance comprises a door unit. The door unit is pivotably arranged on the loading side of the housing of the laundry care appliance, and the opening of the loading side is closable.The door unit comprises a first door assembly and a second door assembly, wherein the second door assembly projects at least partially into the receiving container when the door unit is closed, and wherein the first door assembly is arranged on the second door assembly and is visible from the outside when the door unit is closed, wherein the first door assembly can be arranged on the second door assembly by a relative movement, wherein the first door assembly comprises a first frame element and at least one hook element is formed on the first frame element and the second door assembly comprises a second frame element, wherein at least one connecting element is formed on the second frame element, wherein the at least one connecting element is operatively connected to the at least one hook element of the first frame element.

[0009] Such a configuration allows for a slim design of a door unit, while allowing cost-effective manufacturing. Furthermore, the at least one connecting element and the at least one hook element hold the first door assembly in position on the second door assembly.

[0010] The laundry care appliance can be a washing machine, a washer-dryer, or a tumble dryer. The laundry care appliance cares for items, utensils, and / or laundry. These can include, for example, clothing, towels and / or other hygiene items such as washcloths and cleaning rags, laundry, scarves, towels, gloves, shoes, and / or headwear.

[0011] A closed state of the door unit is, for example, a state in which no fluid, such as water, water vapor and / or process air, can escape from the laundry care appliance through the opening closed by the door unit.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting element comprises a snap region and a bayonet region, wherein the at least one connecting element is in operative connection with the at least one hook element.

[0013] This allows the first door assembly to be attached to the second door assembly without the need for additional means, such as tools and / or fasteners. This allows for a cost-effective and, above all, quick connection of the first door assembly to the second door assembly to form a door unit.

[0014] Advantageously, a snap element is formed on the second frame element of the second door assembly and a snap hook receptacle is formed on the first frame element of the first door assembly, wherein the snap element is in operative connection with the snap hook receptacle.

[0015] The snap element and the snap hook receptacle create a snap connection and hold the first door assembly and the second door assembly in position so that the individual door assemblies do not separate from each other when the door unit is used.

[0016] The first door assembly essentially comprises a ring element, a front element and a first frame element, wherein the ring element, the front element and the first frame element of the first door assembly of the door unit are integrally connected to one another.

[0017] The front element can be opaque or at least partially or partially transparent. Depending on the design and / or requirements of the laundry care appliance, visibility through the front element into the receptacle may be desirable, undesirable, or only partially desirable.

[0018] With a materially bonded connection between the ring element, the front element, and the first frame element of the first door assembly, a narrow design of the first door assembly is possible and can be implemented cost-effectively. A narrow design means that the first door assembly or door unit is very narrow when viewed from the front. The first door assembly of the door unit is generally the component or door assembly that protrudes from the laundry care appliance when the door unit is closed, or is primarily perceived and / or visible by a user.

[0019] The material-to-material connection of the front element to the ring element and the material-to-material connection of the first frame element to the front element advantageously takes place in at least one connection step.

[0020] Depending on what is easier during assembly, the front element is connected to the ring element and the first frame element is connected to the front element and / or the ring element in one welding process or joining step, or in a separate, additional welding process. If the elements are connected in one welding process, the front element is first inserted or placed in or on the ring element and then the first frame element is inserted or placed in or on the ring element and / or the front element. The elements are then welded together. If the elements are connected in two or more welding processes, the front element is first inserted or placed in or on the ring element. The ring element and the front element are then welded together.After welding the ring element to the front element, the first frame element is inserted into or placed against the ring element and / or the front element. The first frame element and the front element are then welded together, creating an essentially finished first door assembly of the door unit.

[0021] The ring element, the front element, and the first frame element of the first door assembly of the door unit are welded together. This ensures a robust, stable connection between the individual elements. Furthermore, the individual elements can be joined together quickly. Welding can be performed using an ultrasonic welding process, a laser welding process, or a plastic laser welding process. The present invention preferably uses ultrasonic welding. In ultrasonic welding, the heat required for plasticizing is generated by converting ultrasonic vibrations into mechanical vibrations and is transmitted with a specific contact pressure via at least one sonotrode, which is a tool for introducing high-frequency mechanical vibrations into resonant vibrations, to the workpiece to be welded, in this case the first door assembly of the door unit.The individual elements of the first door assembly, such as the ring element, front element and first frame element, function as so-called energy carriers.

[0022] Advantageously, at least one positioning element for positioning the first door assembly on the second door assembly is formed on the first frame element of the first door assembly, wherein the second door assembly comprises at least one positioning element receiving device, and wherein the at least one positioning element of the first frame element can be received in the at least one positioning element receiving device.

[0023] This ensures quick and easy positioning of the first door assembly on the second door assembly or quick and easy positioning of the second door assembly on the first door assembly.

[0024] The at least one positioning element is preferably designed as an L-shaped spacer element and projects from the first frame element, wherein a rib is formed at an end of the at least one positioning element spaced from the frame element, which rib extends substantially perpendicularly from the spacer element.

[0025] The at least one positioning element can be designed as a dome and / or as a dome with an alignment rib, for example, as an L-shaped dome. This ensures simultaneous positioning of the first door assembly on the second door assembly and pre-fixing of the first door assembly to the second door assembly.

[0026] According to a second aspect of the invention, the object is achieved by a door unit for a laundry care appliance, wherein the door unit comprises a first door assembly and a second door assembly, wherein the door unit is movably arranged on the laundry care appliance and, in a closed state of the door unit, the first door assembly is substantially visible and the second door assembly is arranged behind the first door assembly in the direction of the laundry care appliance, wherein the first door assembly can be arranged on the second door assembly by a relative movement, wherein the first door assembly comprises a first frame element and at least one hook element is formed on the first frame element and the second door assembly comprises a second frame element, wherein at least one connecting element is formed on the second frame element,wherein the at least one connecting element is operatively connected to the at least one hook element of the first frame element.,

[0027] This ensures that the components of the first door assembly are connected to each other in the smallest possible space, allowing for a slim and delicate first door assembly. The integral connection also enables cost-effective production of the door unit.

[0028] Advantageously, the door unit comprises at least one feature of the above-mentioned aspects.

[0029] According to a third aspect of the invention, the object is achieved by a method for producing a laundry care appliance with a door unit, wherein the laundry care appliance and the door unit comprise at least one feature of the above-mentioned aspects and wherein the method essentially comprises: Manufacturing a first door assembly of the door unit, wherein the first door assembly comprises a ring element (19), a front element (21), and a first frame element (23); and the ring element (19), the front element (21), and the first frame element (23) are welded together. Manufacturing a second door assembly of the door unit, positioning the first door assembly on the second door assembly; fastening the first door assembly to the second door assembly, wherein the first door assembly is fastened to the second door assembly by a relative movement, wherein at least one hook element is formed on the first frame element of the first door assembly and the second door assembly comprises a second frame element, wherein at least one connecting element is formed on the second frame element, which is brought into operative connection with the at least one hook element of the first frame element; mounting the door unit (3) on a laundry care appliance (1).

[0030] This provides a quick, clean, simple and cost-effective method for producing a first door assembly, connecting the first door assembly to the second door assembly and mounting it on the laundry care appliance.

[0031] Preferably, the first door assembly comprises at least one positioning element, wherein the at least one positioning element is arranged on the second door assembly, wherein the first door assembly is brought into engagement with the second door assembly by a relative movement of the first door assembly to the second door assembly.

[0032] The positioning element enables quick, easy and error-free positioning so that the first door assembly can then be moved relative to the second door assembly at the correct angle of rotation.

[0033] The connecting element advantageously comprises a snap region and a bayonet region on the second frame element of the second door assembly, wherein the operative connection between the at least one hook element and the at least one connecting element is created by latching and engaging the bayonet region.

[0034] This allows the first door assembly to be attached to the second door assembly without the need for additional means, such as tools and / or fasteners. This allows for a cost-effective and, above all, quick connection of the first door assembly to the second door assembly to form a door unit.

[0035] A snap element is preferably formed on the second frame element and a snap hook receptacle is formed on the frame element rear side of the first frame element, wherein the snap element is brought into operative connection with the snap hook receptacle and fixes the first door assembly to the second door assembly.

[0036] The snap element and the snap hook retainer hold the first door assembly in position on the second door assembly. This connection prevents further twisting or detachment of the first door assembly from the second door assembly.

[0037] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 schematically shows a laundry care appliance with a door unit; Fig. 2 schematically shows an exploded view of a first door assembly of a door unit; Fig. 3a shows a section of a ring element of the first door assembly of the door unit; Fig. 3b shows a section of a front element of the first door assembly of the door unit arranged in or on the ring element; Fig. 3c shows a section of the front element of the first door assembly of the door unit; Fig. 3d shows a section of a front element of the first door assembly of the door unit welded to the ring element; Fig. 4a shows a section of a first frame element of the first door assembly of the door unit arranged in or on the ring element and the front element; Fig. 4b shows a section of an alternative positioning device formed in or on the ring element; Fig. 4c shows a section of a welded first door assembly of the door unit; Fig.Fig. 5a shows a first door assembly and a second door assembly of the door unit; Fig. 5b shows a rear view of the first door assembly with a positioning element; Fig. 5c shows a . Fig. 5b Enlarged positioning element; Fig. 5d shows a front view of the second door assembly; Fig. 5e schematically shows a positioning of the first door assembly on the second door assembly; Fig. 5f schematically shows an alignment or fastening of the first door assembly on the second door assembly; Fig. 6 shows a side-rear view of the first door assembly; Fig. 7 shows an enlarged view of a connecting element; Fig. 8a shows a door unit with a section E drawn in; Fig. 8b shows an enlarged view of the section E from Fig. 8a in a first position; Fig. 8c shows enlarged section E from Fig. 8a in a second position; Fig. 9a shows a door unit with a section F drawn in; Fig. 9b shows an enlarged section F from Fig. 9a ; Fig. 10 schematically shows a method for manufacturing a laundry care appliance with a door unit.

[0038] In Fig. 1 1 schematically shows a laundry care appliance 1 with a door unit 3. The laundry care appliance 1 has a housing 5. Arranged in the housing 5 is a receptacle 6, which in the present exemplary embodiment essentially holds utensils to be cleaned and / or dried, for example laundry. The housing 5 has a front wall 7 and side walls 9, wherein in this exemplary embodiment a loading side 11 corresponds to the front wall 7 of the laundry care appliance 3. An opening 13 is formed in the front wall 7 or in the loading side 11 of the housing 5.

[0039] It is also conceivable for the loading side 11 and the opening 13 of the laundry care appliance 1 to be formed on a top side 14 of the housing 5 of the laundry care appliance 1. The opening 13 can be closed with the door unit 3. The door unit 3 is essentially pivotably, rotatably, or tiltably attached to the housing 5 of the laundry care appliance 1.

[0040] The door unit 3 comprises a first door assembly 15 and a second door assembly 17 (shown in Fig. 5 ). An exploded view of a first door assembly 15 is shown as an example in Fig. 2 shown.

[0041] The first door assembly 15 has a ring element 19, a front element 21, and a first frame element 23. The ring element 19 has an L-shape in cross-section and is circular. Viewed obliquely, the ring element 19 has a ring element front 25, a ring side element 26 with a side front 27, and a ring element rear 29. Furthermore, the ring element 19 has a ring opening 30. The ring opening 30 is designed as a passage. The front element 21 and the first frame element 23 are arranged in the ring element 19 in the region of the ring element rear 29. The side front 27 of the ring element 19 is designed such that a side region 31 of the front element 21 and a side region 33 of the first frame element 23 are at least partially concealed by the ring side element 26 and the side front 27 of the ring element 19, respectively.

[0042] The front element 21 has a front element front side 35 and a front element rear side 37. The front element 21 is arranged in or on the ring element 19 such that the front element front side 35 faces the ring element rear side 29 of the ring element 19. The first frame element 23 has a frame element front side 39 and a frame element rear side 41. The first frame element 23 is arranged in the ring element 19 or on the front element 21 such that the frame element front side 39 of the first frame element 23 faces the front element rear side 37.

[0043] In Fig. 3a , a section of the ring element 19 of the first door assembly 15 of the door unit 3 is shown, in particular the ring element back 29 of the ring element 19 is shown.

[0044] The ring element 19 has an annular recess 43 in the region of the ring element rear side 29. The annular recess 43 is delimited by the ring element rear side 29 and the ring side element 26 or is delimited by the ring element rear side 29 and the ring side element 26. Furthermore, the ring element 19 comprises at least one ring element contact region 44 in the region of the ring element rear side 29. Preferably, a plurality of ring element contact regions 44 are formed. The ring element contact regions 44 are formed essentially in the region of the annular recess 43 of the ring element 19. The annular recess 43 can also be referred to as an annular recess.

[0045] At least two ribs 45a, 45b extend from the ring side element 26 of the ring element 19 along the ring element rear side 29 in the region of the annular recess 43. The at least two ribs 45a, 45b form at least one front element positioning receiving device 47. Furthermore, at least one frame element positioning receiving device 49 is formed on the ring element rear side 29 of the ring element 19. The frame element positioning receiving device 49 is formed substantially in the region of the at least one front element positioning receiving device 47 and adjacent to the at least one front element positioning receiving device 47. The frame element positioning receiving device 49 extends, for example, to the left of the rib 45a in the region of the annular recess 43 and to the right of the rib 45b in the region of the annular recess 43.

[0046] The front element 21 is in Fig. 3b in or on the ring element 19 of the first door assembly 15 of the door unit 3. The front element 21 has, in one embodiment, a front element positioning element 51. The front element positioning element 51 is intended to be arranged in the front element positioning receiving device 47, as shown in Fig. 3b is shown.

[0047] In Fig. 3c a section of the front element 21 of the first door assembly 15 of the door unit 3 is shown. The front element 21 is shown from the front element front side 35. In the embodiment in Fig. 3c The front element positioning element 51 is formed in an edge region 53 or on the side region 31 of the front element 21. In the region of the front element positioning element 51, recesses 55 are formed in the side region 31 of the front element 21 on the front element 21. Furthermore, at least one first circular segment-shaped rib 57 is formed on the front element front side 35 in the edge region 53 of the front element 21. Preferably, a plurality of first circular segment-shaped ribs 57 are formed in the edge region 53 of the front element 21 on the front element front side 35.

[0048] Furthermore, the front element 21 has a circular or annular projection 59 in the region of the front element front side 35. The circular projection 59 is arranged in the region of the opening 30 of the ring element 19. The circular projection 59 is designed such that the projection 59 of the front element, in an installed state, is flush with the ring element front side 25, as shown in Fig. 3d In particular, Fig. 3d a section of a front element 21 of the first door assembly 15 of the door unit 3 welded to the ring element 19 is shown.

[0049] In the cross-sectional view of the section of the ring element 19 welded to the front element 21, the front element positioning element 51 is positioned in the front element positioning receiving device 47. The ribs 45a, 45b of the ring element 19 are arranged substantially in the recesses 55 of the front element 21 and delimit or fix the front element positioning element 51. Furthermore, the circular segment-shaped ribs 57 rest on the ring element contact areas 44 of the ring element 19 or on the ring element contact areas 44 of the ring element 19. Furthermore, in Fig. 3d a welding point 60 is shown. At the welding point 60, the front element 21 is welded to the ring element 19. The welding point 60 is formed in the region of the first circular segment-shaped ribs 57 and the ring element contact areas 44 of the ring element 19, against which the first circular segment-shaped ribs 57 rest or abut. The first circular segment-shaped ribs 57 are designed as so-called energy concentrates, which are melted or partially melted during a welding process and are integrally bonded to the ring element 19 in the region of the ring element contact areas 44, which are at least partially melted or partially melted during the welding process.

[0050] The front element 21 is arranged in the ring element 19 such that the front element front side 35 is flush with the ring element front side 25, so that no edges and / or corners are formed in the region of a transition from the front element 21 to the ring element 19 in the region of the ring element front side 25 and the front element front side 35.

[0051] In Fig. 4a a section of a first frame element of the first door assembly of the door unit arranged in or on the ring element 19 and the front element is shown. In Fig. 4b a section of an alternative positioning element receiving device 61 formed in or on the ring element 19 is shown.

[0052] In a first embodiment, the first frame element 23 comprises at least one frame element positioning element 63 on the frame element front side 39. In Fig. 4a In the illustrated section of the first door assembly 15, two frame element positioning elements 63 are shown as examples. The frame element positioning element 63 can, for example, be designed as a frame rib 63a. The at least one frame element positioning element 63 is designed such that it can be arranged in the at least one frame element positioning receiving device 49. In Fig. 4a In the illustrated section of the first door assembly 15, two frame element positioning receiving devices 49 are shown as examples. The frame element positioning receiving devices 49 extend in the exemplary embodiment in Fig. 4a left and right of the front element positioning receiving device 47 of the ring element 19. The frame element positioning elements 63 are preferably formed in an edge region 71 of the first frame element 23 in the region of the frame element front side 39. The at least one frame element positioning element 63 is in the at least one recess 55 in the side region 31 of the front element 21 (shown in Fig. 3c ) can be recorded.

[0053] In an alternative embodiment, shown in Fig. 4b , at least one positioning element receiving device 61 for positioning the front element 21 and / or for positioning the first frame element 23 on the ring element 19 of the first door assembly 15 of the door unit 3 is formed on the ring element rear side 29 of the ring element 19.

[0054] The at least one positioning element receiving device 61 can, as in Fig. 4b shown, be designed as a projection or as a type of dome. The positioning element receiving device 61 projects from the ring element rear side 29 in the direction of the front element 21 and / or the first frame element 23. The front element 21 has a front element receiving device 65 or a front element positioning recess 65 and the first frame element has a frame element positioning recess 67 or a frame element receiving device 67. The positioning element receiving device 61 of the ring element 19 can be positioned in the front element positioning recess 65 and the frame element positioning recess 67. For example, a further positioning element receiving device 61 could be formed at a distance from the one positioning element receiving device 61 on the ring element 19, so that incorrect positioning of the front element 21 and / or the first frame element 23 on the ring element 19 is avoided.

[0055] In Fig. 4c a section of a welded first door assembly 15 of the door unit 3 is shown. The first frame element 23 comprises at least one second circular segment-shaped rib 69. The at least one second circular segment-shaped rib 69 is formed on the frame element front side 39 of the first frame element 23. The at least one second circular segment-shaped rib 69 is formed in an edge region 71 of the first frame element 23 on the frame element front side 39. The first circular segment-shaped ribs 57 rest on a ring element contact region 44, or the first circular segment-shaped rib 57 is connected to the ring element contact region 44. As a result, the ring element 19 is integrally connected to the front element 21.

[0056] The second circular segment-shaped ribs 69 rest on front element contact areas 73, or the second circular segment-shaped rib 69 is connected to the front element contact areas 73. As a result, the front element 21 is integrally connected to the first frame element 23. In other words, the ring element 19, the front element 21, and the first frame element 23 are integrally connected to one another.

[0057] Furthermore, another welding point 74 is in Fig. 4c shown. In the further welding point 74, the front element 21 is welded to the ring element 19. The welding point 74 is formed in the region of the second circular segment-shaped ribs 69 and the front element contact regions 73 of the front element 21, against which the second circular segment-shaped ribs 69 rest or abut. The second circular segment-shaped ribs 69 are designed as so-called energy concentrates, which are melted or partially melted during a welding process and are integrally bonded to the front element 21 in the region of the front element contact regions 73, which are at least partially melted or partially melted during the welding process.

[0058] The integral connection of the front element 21 to the ring element 19 and the integral connection of the first frame element 23 to the front element 21 takes place in at least one connection step. However, it is also conceivable that the ring element 19 is integrally connected to the front element 21 first, followed by the integral connection of the front element 21 to the first frame element 23. This can be achieved through two separate connection steps. It is also conceivable that both connection steps take place simultaneously.

[0059] In Fig. 5a The first door assembly 15 and the second door assembly 17 of the door unit 3 are shown. The first door assembly 15 can be connected to the second door assembly 17 to form the door unit 3.

[0060] A rear view of the first door assembly 15 of the door unit 3 with at least one positioning element 75 is shown in Fig. 5b shown. In Fig. 5b Two positioning elements 75 are shown. However, it is also conceivable that several positioning elements 75 are formed. The at least one positioning element 75 is formed on the frame element rear side 41 of the first frame element 23. In Fig. 5b A marking A is shown around one of the two positioning elements 75. The marking A is in Fig. 5c shown enlarged.

[0061] The positioning element 75 has a spacer element 76a, which can also be referred to as a leg element 76a, and a rib 76b, which can also be referred to as a foot element 76b. The spacer element 76a and the rib 76b form an L-shaped structure. The rib 76b is spaced from the frame element rear side 41 of the first frame element 23. The spacer element 76a is connected to the frame element rear side 41 of the first frame element 23.

[0062] In Fig. 5d A front view of the second door assembly 17 of the door unit 3 is shown. The second door assembly 17 comprises a second frame element 77, a door element 79, and a frame ring element 81. The door element 79 can be transparent, partially transparent, or opaque. The frame ring element 81 can be provided as a stiffening ring for stiffening the second door assembly 17. The second frame element 77 comprises a frame element front side 82. The door element 79 is arranged substantially between the second frame element 77 and the frame ring element 81, wherein the frame ring element 81 is connected or fastened to the second frame element 77. Furthermore, a handle unit 83 is formed on the second frame element 77 and on the frame ring element 81. The door element 79, the frame ring element 81 and the handle unit 83 are arranged essentially on the frame element front side 82.

[0063] In Fig. 5d A hinge unit 85 is shown schematically. The hinge unit 85 is preferably arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on the second door assembly 17 and is attached to the laundry care appliance 1 (not shown).

[0064] At least one connecting element 87 is formed on the second frame element 77. The at least one connecting element 87 is formed in an edge region 88 of the second frame element 77. The at least one connecting element 87 is formed on the frame element front side 82. Preferably, a plurality of connecting elements 87 are formed on the second frame element 77. The plurality of connecting elements 87 extend along the edge region 88 and are spaced apart from one another in the edge region 88 of the second frame element 77. The marking B surrounds a connecting element 87, which in Fig. 7 is shown enlarged.

[0065] Furthermore, a snap element 89 is formed on the second frame element 77 of the second door assembly 17. The snap element 89 is operatively connected to a snap hook receptacle 91 ( Fig. 8c ). The snap hook receptacle 91 is formed on the frame element rear side 41 of the first frame element 23.

[0066] Furthermore, the second door assembly 17 has at least one positioning element receptacle 93. In the present embodiment in Fig. 5d For example, two positioning element receptacles 93 are formed. The positioning element receptacles 93 are preferably formed on the frame ring element 81. The positioning element receptacles 93 can be designed as openings or through-holes. Preferably, the positioning element receptacles 93 are designed as elongated holes. The positioning elements 75 of the first frame element 23 can be arranged in the positioning element receptacles 93.

[0067] In the Fig. 5e and Fig. 5f is schematically a positioning of the first door assembly 15, in particular the positioning element 75 (in Fig. 5e ), and aligning or fastening the first door assembly 15 to the second door assembly 17, in particular by moving the positioning element 75 (in Fig. 5f ), shown. The first door assembly 15 is positioned on the second door assembly 17 by means of the positioning elements 75. This is done by inserting the positioning elements 75 into the positioning element receptacles 93. This means that the ribs 76b and the spacer elements 76a of the positioning elements 75 dip into the positioning element receptacles 93. By a relative movement, in particular by twisting and / or pivoting the first door assembly 15 relative to the second door assembly 17, or vice versa, the positioning elements 75 move in the positioning element receptacles 93. In particular, the ribs 76b of the positioning elements 75 slide behind the frame ring element 81. As a result, the first door assembly 15 is held in position on the second door assembly 17 or pre-fixed to the second door assembly 17.

[0068] In Fig. 6 A side-rear view of the first door assembly 15 is shown. At least one hook element 97 is formed in an edge region 95 on the frame element rear side 41 of the first frame element 23. Preferably, a plurality of hook elements 97 are formed. The hook elements 97 serve to mount and / or fasten the first door assembly 15 to the second door assembly 17.

[0069] In Fig. 7 An enlarged view of a connecting element 87 is shown. The connecting element 87 is formed on the second frame element 77 of the second door assembly 17. The connecting element 87 includes a snap region 99 and a bayonet region 101. The snap region 99 is formed adjacent to the bayonet region 101 on the connecting element 87. The connecting element 87 is operatively connected to the hook element 97 of the first frame element 23.

[0070] In Fig. 8a A door unit 3 is shown. In the Fig. 8a a section E is drawn, which is in the Fig. 8b and 8c is shown enlarged.

[0071] In Fig. 8b 1 shows a pre-locking of the snap region 99 of the connecting element 87 with the hook element 97 of the first frame element 23. The first door assembly 15 is pressed onto or against the second door assembly 17. The snap regions 99 of the connecting elements 87 snap into place with the respective hook element 97 of the first door assembly 17. In other words, the snap regions 99 of the connecting elements 87 are brought into engagement with the respective hook element 97 of the first door assembly 15. This pre-locking is necessary to ensure that all bayonet regions 101 of the connecting elements 87 come under the bayonet regions 101 of the connecting elements of the second frame element 77 of the second door assembly 17 when the first door assembly 15 is rotated and / or pivoted.

[0072] In Fig. 8b Bayoneting or establishing a bayonet connection of the bayonet area 101 with the hook element 97 is shown. Bayoneting occurs through a relative movement of the first door assembly 15 to the second door assembly 17 or vice versa. The relative movement preferably comprises a rotational and / or sliding and / or pressing and / or pivoting movement of one of the two door assemblies 15, 17 relative to one another. In this case, the connecting elements 87 latch and bayonet with the hook elements 97, so that the first door assembly 15 is connected to the second door assembly 17.

[0073] In Fig. 9a A door unit 3 is shown. In the Fig. 9a a section F is drawn, which is in the Fig. 9b is shown enlarged.

[0074] In Fig. 9b a snap connection 103 of the first door assembly 15 with the second door assembly 17 is shown. The snap connection 103 is effected or generated by the snap element 89, which is formed on the first frame element 23 of the first door assembly 15, and the snap hook receptacle 91, which is formed on the second door frame element 77. The snap connection 103 occurs when the connecting elements 87 are brought into operative connection with the hook elements 97. The snap connection 103 serves for a final fixation of the first door assembly 15 to the second door assembly 17. By means of this snap connection 103, the connecting elements 87 are held in engagement with the hook elements 97. The first door assembly 15 can now only be detached from the second door assembly 17 using a tool.

[0075] To release the first door assembly 15 from the second door assembly 17, a door assembly release opening 105 is provided in the second door assembly 17. The door assembly release opening 105 is formed in a lower region of the second door assembly 17. The door assembly release opening 105 is preferably formed in the second frame element 77 in the region of the snap connection 103. The door assembly release opening 105 serves to release the snap connection 103.

[0076] In Fig. 10 A method for manufacturing a laundry care appliance 1 with a door unit 3 is shown schematically. The method comprises manufacturing a laundry care appliance 1 and a door unit 3, wherein the door unit 3 comprises a first door assembly 15 and a second door assembly 17.

[0077] The first door assembly 15 comprises a ring element 19, a front element 21, and a first frame element 23. The front element 21 is positioned on the ring element 21 and ultrasonically welded to the ring element 19. Subsequently, the first frame element 23 is positioned on the front element 21 and ultrasonically welded to the front element 21. As already mentioned above, one welding process can also be provided for both of the welding processes listed.

[0078] The second door assembly 17 comprises a second frame element 77, a door element 79, and a frame ring element 81. The door element 79 is inserted into the second frame element 77. The frame ring element 81 is then positioned on the door element 79 and the second frame element 77. Using fastening means, such as screws, the frame ring element 81 is mounted to the second frame element 77, with the door element 79 being firmly received between the frame ring element 81 and the second frame element 77.

[0079] Subsequently, the first door assembly 15 is connected to the second door assembly 17. The first door assembly 15 is positioned on the second door assembly 17 via at least one positioning element 75. Since the door unit 3 has a slightly curved design, the at least one positioning element 75, as already described above, is not only designed as a cylindrical dome. Preferably, at least two positioning elements 75 are formed on the first frame element 23.

[0080] The frame ring element 81 comprises at least one positioning element receptacle 93. Preferably, at least as many positioning element receptacles 93 as positioning elements 75 are formed. The positioning elements 75 are inserted into the positioning element receptacles 93 and moved in the positioning element receptacle 93 by rotating and / or pivoting the first door assembly 15 relative to the second door assembly 17, or vice versa. In doing so, the positioning elements 75 engage behind the frame ring element 81 at least in sections. This precisely defines the angular position of the first door assembly 15 relative to the second door assembly 17.

[0081] Furthermore, it is ensured that the at least one connecting element 87 is engaged with the at least one hook element 97. By further moving the first door assembly 15 relative to the second door assembly 17, the at least one connecting element 87 first engages with the at least one hook element 97 and is then bayoneted with the at least one hook element 97. When the first door assembly 15 reaches a final position, a snap connection 103 is created by a snap hook receptacle 91 and a snap element 89, or the snap element 89 snaps into the snap hook receptacle 91.

[0082] The first door assembly 15 is now connected to the second door assembly 17 and can then be mounted on the laundry care appliance 1 via a hinge unit 85. BEZUGSZEICHENLISTE

[0083] 1. Laundry care appliance 3. Door unit 5. Housing 6. Receptacle 7. Front wall 9. Side walls 11. Loading side 13. Opening 14. Top 15. First door assembly 17. Second door assembly 19. Ring element 21. Front element 23. First frame element 25. Ring element front 26. Ring side element 27. Side front 29. Ring element rear 30. Opening 31. Front element side area 33. First frame element side area 35. Front element front 37. Front element rear 39. Frame element front 41. Frame element rear 43. Annular receptacle 44. Ring element contact areas 45a. Rib 45b. Rib 47. Front element positioning receptacle 49. Frame element positioning receptacle 51. Front element positioning element 53.Edge area of ​​the front element 55.Recess 57.First circular segment-shaped rib 59.Circular projection 60.Welding point 61.Positioning element receiving device 63.Frame element positioning element 63a.Frame rib 65.Front element receiving device 67.Frame element receiving device 69.Second circular segment-shaped rib 71.Edge area of ​​first frame element 73.Front element contact areas 74.Further weld point 75.Positioning element 76a.Spacer element 76b.Rib 77.Second frame element 79.Door element 81.Frame ring element 82.Frame element front 83.Handle unit 85.Hinge unit 87.Connecting element 88.Edge area 89.Snap element 91.Snap hook receptacle 93.Positioning element receptacle 95.Edge area 97.Hook element 99.Snap area 101.Bayonet area 103.Snap connection 105.Door assembly release opening . A.Marking B.Marking E.Cut F.Cut

Claims

1. Laundry care appliance (1) for the care of objects, wherein the laundry care appliance (1) comprises a housing (5) and a receptacle (6) received rotatably in the housing (5), wherein the housing (5) comprises a loading side (11) and side walls (9) and wherein the loading side (11) comprises an opening (13) which is embodied to load the receptacle (6) and the laundry care appliance (1) comprises a door unit (3), wherein the door unit (3) is arranged pivotably on the loading side (11) of the housing (5) of the laundry care appliance (1) and the opening (13) of the loading side (11) is embodied such that it can be closed off, wherein the door unit (3) comprises a first door assembly (15) and a second door assembly (17), wherein the second door assembly (17) in a closed state of the door unit (3) projects at least partially into the receptacle (6), and wherein the first door assembly (15) is arranged on the second door assembly (17) and, in a closed state of the door unit (3), is visible from the outside, wherein the first door assembly (15) essentially comprises a ring element (19), a front element (21) and a first frame element (23), wherein the ring element (19), the front element (21) and the first frame element (23) of the first door assembly (15) of the door unit (3) are connected to one another with a material bond, characterised in that the first door assembly (15) can be arranged on the second door assembly (15) by way of a relative movement, wherein the first door assembly (15) comprises a first frame element (23) and at least one hook element (97) is embodied on the first frame element (23) and the second door assembly (17) comprises a second frame element (77), wherein at least one connecting element (87) is embodied on the second frame element (77), wherein the at least one connecting element (87) has an active connection with the at least one hook element (97) of the first frame element (23), wherein the ring element (19), the front element (21) and the first frame element (23) of the first door assembly (15) of the door unit (3) are welded to one another.

2. Laundry care appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the at least one connecting element (95) comprises a snap-fit area (99) and a bayonet area (101), and wherein the at least one connecting element (95) has an active connection to the at least one hook element (97).

3. Laundry care appliance (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that a snap-fit element (89) is embodied on the second frame element (77) of the second door assembly (17) and a snap-fit hook receptacle (91) is embodied on the first frame element (23) of the first door assembly (15), wherein the snap-fit element (89) has an active connection to the snap-fit hook receptacle (91).

4. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the material-bonded connection of the front element (21) to the ring element (19) and the material-bonded connection of the first frame element (23) to the front element (21) takes place in at least one connection step.

5. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one positioning element (75) is embodied on the first frame element (23) of the first door assembly (15) for positioning the first door assembly (15) on the second door assembly (17), and that the second door assembly (17) comprises at least one positioning element receiving apparatus (61), wherein the at least one positioning element (75) of the first frame element (23) can be received in the at least one positioning element receiving apparatus (61).

6. Laundry care appliance (1) according to claim 5, characterised in that the at least one positioning element (75) is embodied as an L-shaped spacer element (76a) and projects from the first frame element (23), wherein a rib (76b) is embodied at an end of the at least one positioning element (75) which is spaced apart from the first frame element (23), said rib extending essentially at a right angle from the spacer element (76a).

7. Method for producing a laundry care appliance (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the method comprises: - manufacturing a first door assembly (15) of the door unit (3), wherein the first door assembly (15) comprises a ring element (19), a front element (21) and a first frame element (23); and the ring element (19), the front element (21) and the first frame element (23) are welded to one another, - manufacturing a second door assembly (17) of the door unit (3), - positioning the first door assembly (15) on the second door assembly (17); - fastening the first door assembly (15) on the second door assembly (17), wherein the first door assembly (15) is fastened to the second door assembly (17) by a relative movement, wherein at least one hook element (97) is embodied on the first frame element (23) of the first door assembly (15) and the second door assembly (17) comprises a second frame element (77), wherein at least one connecting element (87) is embodied on the second frame element (77) and has an active connection to the at least one hook element (97) of the first frame element (23); - assembling the door unit (3) on a laundry care appliance (1).

8. Method for producing a laundry care appliance (1) with a door unit (3) according to claim 7, characterised in that the first door assembly (15) comprises at least one positioning element (75) and that the at least one positioning element (75) is arranged on the second door assembly (17), wherein the first door assembly (15) is brought into engagement with the second door assembly (17) by a relative movement of the first door assembly (15) with respect to the second door assembly (17).

9. Method for producing a laundry care appliance (1) with a door unit (3) according to claim 7 or 8, characterised in that the at least one connecting element (87) comprises a snap-fit region (99) and a bayonet region (101) on the second frame element (77) of the second door assembly (17), and wherein the active connection between the at least one hook element (97) and the at least one connecting element (87) is generated by means of latches and bayonets.

10. Method for producing a laundry care appliance (1) with a door unit (3) according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterised in that a snap-fit element (89) is embodied on the second frame element (77) and a snap-fit hook receptacle (91) is embodied on the frame element rear (41) of the first frame element (23), wherein the snap-fit element (89) is brought into active connection with the snap-fit hook receptacle (91) and fixes the first door assembly (15) to the second door assembly (17).

Images