A salt container cap used in dishwashers
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing salt container caps in dishwashers are prone to leakage, leading to salt wastage and corrosion of dishwasher parts, requiring high torque for sealing, and often necessitate additional washers for secure connections.
A 2K gasket-integrated salt container cap with radial compression and low torque sealing, using a 100% thermoplastic material, ensures leak-proof storage and secure connection without additional washers.
Prevents salt leakage and corrosion, reduces salt consumption, extends dishwasher life, and lowers maintenance costs while being environmentally friendly.
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Abstract
Description
Title of Invention: A SALT CONTAINERCAP USED IN DISHWASHERSTechnical Field of the Invention
[0001] This invention is suitable for dishwashers in the white goods sector and can also be used in other systems suitable for installation where the same structure is required in different sectors.
[0002] The present invention is characterized by a cap that prevents the salt in the water softening chamber in dishwashers from leaking out, and its most important feature is that it closes with low force and provides high sealing.State of the Art
[0003] There are salt container cap (1) products used in many white goods sectors today.These generally differ due to the types of materials used and the sealing properties they provide, and a salt container cap system that closes with low force and has high sealing properties is required. In addition, a ‘Washer’ is generally used in salt container cap products in systems used in dishwashers. A washer is a connecting element, commonly in the form of a disk, that is generally placed under or above the bolt in the connection of bolts and nuts. The use of a washer ensures that the connection is more robust and secure and that the gasket does not twist during tightening. In our invention, since the 2K (integrated production of two different materials in a single process) gasket part compresses radially and the gasket (2) and the cap are fixed to each other with 2K technology, there is no possibility of twisting the gasket and therefore an additional washer is not required.Disclosure of Invention
[0004] The salt container cap product which is the subject of the invention generally consists of: Salt container cap (1), 2K Gasket part (2), Sealing area (3) and Counterparts (4).Brief Description of Figures
[0005] Figure- 1; Salt container cap top perspective view
[0006] Figure-2; Salt container cap bottom perspective view
[0007] Figure-3; Salt container cap section view
[0008] Figure-4; Salt container cap top view
[0009] Figure-5; Salt container cap bottom viewReferences
[0010] 1. Salt container cap2. 2K gasket section3. Sealing area4. Counterparts
[0011] Salt containers are important parts that allow the storage of salt used in softening the dishwasher water and its use in the dishwashing process. The high sealing feature of the cap on the mouth of these containers is very important both in terms of protecting the dishwasher parts and preventing the salt from going to waste. Today, there are salt container cap products used in many white appliances sectors. These generally differ due to the types of materials used and the sealing features they provide, and a salt container cap system with high sealing features is needed.
[0012] A salt container cap (1) that is not leakproof can cause water to leak out of the salt container, which can lead to the salt being wasted. By using a leakproof salt container cap, the salt will be stored without mixing with water, thus preventing the factors that cause the corrosion of the dishwasher parts.
[0013] Salt consumption increases when the salt in the salt container goes to the drain, and this situation will be prevented by means of the sealing feature of the invention, and an advantage will be provided in the amount of salt consumption. At the same time, by means of the leak-proof salt container cap, salt is stored without contact with water, which prevents the dishwasher parts from rusting, extending the life of the dishwasher and reducing maintenance costs.
[0014] In salt container cap products, the seal must be compressed with a high torque and a butt pressing method to reach the desired sealing level. This is not easy for many housewives. The salt container cap system of the invention will provide high sealing by pressing the angled surface in the salt container with a 2K seal and a low torque radial sealing method.
[0015] In dishwashers, the Washer system is used to ensure that the connection is solid and safe and that the seal does not twist during tightening. However, since said salt container cap 2K seal part performs radial compression and the seal and the cap are fixed to each other with 2K technology, there is no possibility of the seal twisting and therefore an additional Washer is not required.
[0016] The present invention is made of completely recyclable, 100% thermoplastic material that does not contain any metal parts, and is characterized by being an environmentally friendly product that does not carry any risk of rust / corrosion.
Claims
Claims
1. A salt container cap used in dishwashers, characterized by the use of recycled material, high sealing and easy installation.
2. A salt container cap used in dishwashers according to Claim1, characterized by consisting of a salt container cap (1), a 2K (integrated production of two different materials in a single process) gasket part (2), a sealing area (3) and counterparts (4).
3. A salt container cap used in dishwashers according to Claim1, characterized by providing sealing by radial compression in diameter.
4. A salt container cap used in dishwashers according to Claim 1, characterized by the radial compression of the salt container cap and the 2K seal part, and the seal and the cap fixing to each other with 2K technology.
5. A salt container cap used in dishwashers according to Claim 1, characterized by being an environmentally friendly product that is made of 100% thermoplastic material, completely recyclable, does not contain any metal parts, and does not pose any risk of rust / corrosion.