A household appliance with a clothes drying function.
The appliance addresses efficiency and longevity issues by reusing and filtering condensate water for steam generation, ensuring reliable and long-lasting operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202216243U
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-10-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2032-10-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing household appliances with drying functions face issues due to the negative impact of external water sources and condensate water quality on steam generator efficiency and lifespan, leading to malfunctions and reduced appliance longevity.
A household appliance design that reuses condensate water for steam production, filters it to remove unwanted particles and substances, and integrates a removable storage tank for external water, ensuring efficient and reliable steam generation.
Enhances drying efficiency and extends appliance lifespan by utilizing filtered condensate water and external water, preventing particle contamination of the steam generator and reducing malfunctions.
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Abstract
Description
5452 / TR 1 TARIFF A HOME APPLIANCE WITH A CLOTHES DRYER FUNCTION Relevant Technical Field 5 The present invention is a drying device, washer, and dryer that enables the drying of textile products. It relates to household appliances such as dryers. Previous Tech 10 Specifically, drying devices, washers and dryers that enable the drying of textile products. Household appliances with a drying function, such as these, usually have a drying function inside. a drum in which the process is carried out and the drying process to be performed in the drum an air conditioning system (heating and / or cooling) that adjusts the temperature of the drying air 15 It includes a unit. In this air conditioning unit, the humid drum air... a condenser where the moisture is condensed and the drying air is conveyed to the drum with heat. It has an evaporator where the condensation process takes place in the condenser. The resulting condensation water collects in a storage tank found in the appliance. is being collected. 20 Water in household appliances is a problem, especially due to decreasing access to clean water sources. With the development of technology, the need to optimize consumption has arisen. Condensate water stored in the storage tank has different functions in different household appliances. in carrying out and / or supporting the drying function in the same white goods and 25 It can be used in various functions to increase drying efficiency. For example, some household appliances with a drying function, which are part of the standard technology, have a Steam is produced by means of a steam generator and then sprayed into the drum, and this In this way, the efficiency and effectiveness of the functions of household appliances can be increased. Steam production 30 Since water needs to be supplied to the steam generator, in known technical applications, city Water taken from an external source, such as the water network, or condensate water, is fed into the steam generator. By supplying water, the water needed for steam production can be provided. However Since condensate water is obtained by removing moisture from the air inside the drum, the drum... Particles like air that can be found in the atmosphere can mix with this condensation water and 35 5452 / TR 2 Feeding the condensate water, which contains air, into the steam generator also produces steam. This negatively affects the steam generation efficiency of the generator and also shortens the steam generator's lifespan. This can lead to malfunctions over time, shortening the lifespan of household appliances. Similarly, water obtained from external sources may also contain unwanted substances such as sediment and dirt. Particles can be found, which negatively affects the steam generator's steam production efficiency. 5 while affecting it, it also leads to the steam generator failing in a short time. It can shorten the lifespan of household appliances. Brief Description of the Invention Household appliances developed with the current invention, which enable the drying of textile products. - at least one drum in which textile products are dried; - It conditions the air taken from the drum, controlling the humidity of the air. at least one air conditioning unit containing at least one condenser in which condensation is performed; - The condensate water formed in the condenser is collected in a container that must be filled with water for at least 15 minutes. at least one storage compartment with an inlet; - at least one designated bay for the placement of the storage tank; − The element that enables the production of steam to send steam to the textile products in the drum. a small steam generator; − The water required for steam production in the steam generator must contain 20 at least one water reservoir in which it is stored - configured for the transfer of water from the storage tank to the water tank, as mentioned. at least one primary opening located in the settlement and − located in the first opening mentioned, from the storage tank to the water tank 25 • having at least a second opening, where the second opening is at least connected to the first opening. at least one mounting that is installed into the housing in such a way that it will partially overlap. part of it; • at least one frame form with at least one third opening the third span, which includes the carrier body, is at least partially connected to the second span by 30 at least one holder positioned on the assembly part so that it overlaps the piece and 5452 / TR 3 • in the aforementioned third opening, covering at least a portion of the third opening water transferred from the storage tank to the water tank, positioned as shown. at least one filter that filters containing at least one filter assembly mounted in the housing It includes 5. Thanks to the white goods developed with this invention, water taken from an external source can be used in addition to... The condensation water formed during the drying process is also reused for steam production. It can be used. In addition, the condensate water and the storage tank... The externally filled water is transferred to the water tank for steam production before 10 By filtering the water, unwanted substances that may be present in the water used for steam production can be removed. This prevents particles from reaching the steam generator and increases drying efficiency. This results in a home appliance that is easy to use, practical, reliable, and long-lasting. Purpose of the Invention 15 The purpose of the present invention is a household appliance with a textile drying function. It is about developing. Another objective of the present invention is to obtain 20 by removing the moisture from the drum air. The goal is to develop a household appliance that allows for the reuse of condensate water. Another objective of the present invention is to utilize the aforementioned condensate water for steam generation. The goal is to develop a household appliance that is used in this way. One aim of the present invention is to remove sediment, dirt, air, etc. from the water used in steam production. The goal is to develop a household appliance that prevents unwanted particles from reaching the steam generator. Another aim of the present invention is to create a drying efficiency that is easy to use and practical. The goal is to develop reliable and long-lasting home appliances. 30 Explanation of the Figures Application examples of the household appliances developed with the current invention are shown in the attached figures. and these figures are; 35 5452 / TR 4 Figure 1; a perspective of a placement slot found in the developed white goods. It is the appearance. Figure 2; another perspective of the placement slot found in the developed white goods. It is the appearance. 5 Figure 3; a bottom perspective of a holder part found in the developed white goods. It is the appearance. Figure 4 shows an assembly part found in the developed white goods, viewed from above. It is the appearance. The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and their corresponding numbers are shown below. is given: Filter assembly (T) Rotation axis (E) 15 Settlement (1) Settlement clearance (1a) Water tank (2) Assembly part (3) Second opening (3a) 20 Pin (3b) Support staff (3c) Retaining part (4) Carrier body (4a) Third opening (4b) 25 Mounting socket (4c) Indentation (4d) Side wall (4e) Filter (5) Description of the Invention In household appliances with a drying function that allows textile products to be dried. Generally, a drum in which the drying process takes place and the air is drawn out of the drum. an air conditioning system where the material is heated and / or cooled and / or dehumidified and returned to the drum 35 5452 / TR It has a unit. In this air conditioning unit, the humid drum air... a condenser where the moisture is condensed and the drying air is conveyed to the drum with heat. It has an evaporator where the condensation process takes place in the condenser. The resulting condensation water collects in a storage tank found in the appliance. is collected. This condensate water, in the known technique, has 5 different functions. It can be reused for this purpose, and an example of this is condensate water. The process involves generating steam through its use and feeding it into the drum. However, in the case of condensate water, it flows from the drum... The air drawn in may contain unwanted particles, such as airborne particles. For steam production, water taken from an external source (e.g., the city water supply) is also used. It can be used, and even in water taken from external sources, unwanted substances such as sediment and dirt are present. Particles may be present. These undesirable particles found in the water used for steam production... The particles both negatively affect the efficiency of the vapor function and... This can cause malfunctions, reducing the lifespan of household appliances. In this context, the present invention is aimed at solving the problems in question, A home appliance with a drying function is being developed. 15 Application examples are given in Figures 1-4, for the drying function developed with the present invention. household appliances (e.g., dryer, washer and dryer, etc.), including textiles at least one drum in which the products are dried; conditioning of the air taken from the drum (providing heating and / or cooling and / or dehumidification) of the air 20 at least one air conditioning unit containing at least one condenser in which moisture is condensed; A container where the condensate water formed in the condenser is collected, with at least one inlet for filling with water. at least one storage tank located (that storage tank is separated from the condenser) In addition to the incoming condensate water, water taken from an external source such as the city network It can also be used for storage); the storage container should preferably be removable 25 at least one settlement slot (1) configured for the placement of the textile in the drum at least one steam generator that enables the production of steam for sending steam to its products; the water required for steam production to be carried out in the steam generator at least one water tank in which it is stored, preferably mounted in a removable manner (2) (Water filling into the mentioned water tank (2) is done externally by the user 30 This can be done via a filling line found in household appliances. internally, without the need for the user to directly perform the filling. (can be realized) and for the transfer of water from the storage tank to the water tank (2) at least one first opening located in the aforementioned settlement (1) (not shown in the figures) includes. The developed white goods also include the aforementioned 35 5452 / TR 6 located in the first opening, from the storage chamber (and therefore the housing unit (1)) filtering out unwanted particles such as sediment and air from the water transferred to the water tank (2) providing, • preferably having at least one second opening (3a) with a quadrilateral surface area, the second opening (3a) is at least partially (preferably partially or 5) with the first opening. At least one mounting that is mounted in the housing (1) so that it will overlap (completely). part of (3); • preferably at least one third opening with a quadrilateral surface area (4b) third the opening (4b), with the second opening (3a), at least in part (preferably in part or 10 (completely) overlapping, preferably within the second opening (3a) mentioned, preferably a rotation parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing (1) on the mounting part, which can rotate around its axis (E) and preferably be removable. (3) at least one holder positioned (preferably mounted on the assembly part (3)) part (4) and 15 • in the aforementioned third opening (4b), at least part of the third opening (4b) (for example (preferably covering only the part where the water passes in the storage tank) (located in such a way as to partially or completely cover the third opening (4b), at least one filter that filters the water transferred from the storage tank to the water tank (2) (5) 20 at least one filter, preferably removable and mounted in the housing (1) containing. It includes the assembly (T). In a sample application of the white goods developed with the current invention, the white goods in question This appliance has both a drying function and a steam generation function. White 25 After the drying process is started on the item, due to the wet textile products inside the drum Drum air, which has a high humidity level, is drawn into the air conditioning unit and the air Condensation of moisture in the air via the condenser located in the conditioning unit This is provided. Condensate water, formed by the condensation of moisture, is also supplied through the aforementioned inlet. It is collected in the storage compartment of the appliance via this method. In the appliance, 30 When steam is to be sent to the textile products in the drum, preferably from one side. in the water reservoir which is connected to the settlement (1) and to the steam generator on the other side (2) The stored water is passed to the steam generator. The water mentioned storage of water in the reservoir (2) coming from the condenser and accumulated in the storage reservoir 35 by transferring the condensate water from the first opening (1) in the settlement to the water reservoir (2). 5452 / TR 7 internally and / or directly into the water tank (2) (e.g. preferably, the location of the user) By removing the storage tank (1) in its housing from the settlement housing (1), the water, first through the filter assembly (T) so that the water passes from the opening into the reservoir (2) and / or Water is poured into the storage tank from a source other than the appliance, such as tap water or drinking water. by filling it with the water it receives externally and / or the storage tank with the aforementioned source 5 By establishing the connection, the water taken from the source and collected in the storage tank by transferring water from the first opening (1) in the settlement to the water reservoir (2) This can be done (the user takes water from an external source and puts it into the storage tank, through the aforementioned entry method and / or through at least one other entry method separate from this entry method (able to fill). In this case, the aforementioned filling line is from the condenser to the storage 10 a line through which water enters the reservoir and / or water from the aforementioned source enters the storage reservoir It may be a line from which it arrives. Also, the aforementioned storage container should preferably be positioned correctly. white, at least partially removable from its socket (1) (e.g., like a drawer) It can be located in the item. In one application, from the storage tank to the water tank (2) Water filling is preferably done manually by the user, when the water in the storage tank reaches 15 (e.g., condensate water and / or mains water, etc.), through the filter assembly (T), first by pouring the water into the tank (2) through the opening (this water pouring process for example, via the aforementioned inlet in the storage compartment and / or storage (This can be accomplished through at least one outlet in its reservoir) In this case, preferably, there should be a direct connection between the storage compartment and the first opening. 20 not available and the user removes the storage tray from the slot (1) It pours the water from the storage tank towards the first opening. In another application, Water filling from the storage tank to the water tank (2) preferably from the storage tank water to the first opening, which refers to at least one outlet in the storage tank. This is accomplished by directing and this exit and first opening are directly connected 25 however it is possible (for example, the storage tank is located in the housing (1) In that case, the exit will be largely aligned with and largely overlap with the first opening. (can be found in the storage tank as shown), an additional transmission line such as a pipe or hose They can also be interconnected via this means. In this case, water from the storage tank... To fill the reservoir (2) with water, the storage reservoir's mounting slot (1) 30 It may not be necessary to remove it. The transfer of water from the storage tank to the water tank (2) During this process, the water is filtered by means of the filter assembly (T) located in the first opening and By ensuring that unwanted substances in the water remain on the aforementioned filter (5), the steam The possibility of unwanted particles being present in the water passing through the generator is minimized. As a result of the filtering process, the particles accumulating on the filter (5) become 35 over time. 5452 / TR 8 This can reduce the effectiveness of filtration. Preferably, the filter in the developed appliance. The holding part (4) in the assembly (T) can rotate around a rotation axis (E). Thanks to this, the user can rotate the holder part (4) where the filter (5) is located, thus filtering the filter (5) can easily remove the particles that accumulate on it from the filter (5). In this way This both increases the drying efficiency of the appliance and the steam generator's ability to produce air, like 5 A long-lasting white goods system prevents clogging and malfunctions caused by unwanted particles. Items can be obtained. In a preferred application, the mentioned white goods are placed inside the residential housing (1). at least 10 located in the residential nest (1) configured to allow external access. It includes a settlement opening (1a). The first opening mentioned in this application, close to the settlement opening (1a) (for example next to the settlement opening (1a)) (as it will be) is located in the placement slot (1). Thus, the user can filter (5) The cleaning process can be easily carried out. Furthermore, in the application in question... The aforementioned storage compartment is preferably in the form of a drawer, and the aforementioned layout is 15 It is attached to the housing (1) by means of the opening (1a) and from the housing (1) It can be extracted. In this way, when the user wants to access the filter assembly (T), the storage The user can easily remove the container from its housing (1). In addition, the storage by removing the reservoir from its housing (1) and transferring it to the water reservoir (2) via the filter assembly (T) It is possible to fill with water and / or add water to the storage tank from the outside, water 20 It can fill its reservoir (2) with water from the outside. In another alternative application, the developed white goods, the holder part (4), the second opening (3a) In order for it to move by rotating within, it must have at least one axis of rotation (E) that forms the mentioned axis of rotation (E). pin (3b) and at least one mounting socket in which the pin (3b) is rotatably embedded 25 (4c) is included. In one application the pin in question (3b) is in the retaining part (4); mentioned The mounting socket (4c) will also form the aforementioned axis of rotation (E) in the mounting part (3). It is positioned as shown in the figures. Another preferred application shown in the figures is: The aforementioned pin (3b) has at least one side facing the second opening (3a) in the assembly part (3). It is positioned on the surface to form the axis of rotation (E) and the second 30 from the side surface It extends towards the opening (3a). The mounting slot (4c) mentioned in this application is also preferably, on at least one side wall (4e) of the carrier body (4a) (this side wall (4e), one of the walls surrounding the mentioned third opening (4b), pin (3b), side wall (4e) from the outside (in other words, the side not facing the third opening (4b)) to the inside (in other words, the side facing the third opening (4b)) into the mounting slot (4c) 35 5452 / TR 9 It is positioned in such a way as to be installed. In this respect, the mounting socket (4c) is on the outside of the side wall (4e). On the side facing the opening, there is an opening for the placement of the pin (3b), preferably The part of the mounting slot (4c) facing the third opening (4b) is closed. A preferred In practice, the mounting socket (4c) is a hole and / or a channel (preferably on both sides). 5 on the part of the wall (4e) facing the outside and on the mounting part of the carrier body (4a) (3) It can be in the form of a channel with an opening in the viewing part. An alternative In another application, as shown in Figure 4, the two opposite sides of the assembly part (3) at least two pins positioned opposite each other, with at least one on each surface (3b) is located and in return, as shown in Figure 3, the retaining part (4) 10 located opposite each other, with at least one on each of the two opposite side walls (4e). There are at least two mounting slots (4c). Preferably one of the mounting slots (4c) is holed. one is in the form of a channel, and the other is in the form of a retaining part (4) which is both balanced. It can be rotated in this way, and it can also be easily removed and reattached when needed. Another preferred application is the developed white goods, preferably with the aforementioned pin (3b) 15 so that there is a distance between them and the retaining part (4) is parallel to the second opening (3a) in a position where one side of the retaining body (4a) faces the mounting part (3) on the aforementioned mounting part (3) (preferably the mounting part) (3) located on the aforementioned lateral surface, preferably perpendicular to the axis of rotation (E) at least one rod in the form of a (preferably on two opposite side surfaces of the mounting part (3) at least 20 (3c) at least two support elements positioned opposite each other, with at least one of each It includes. Thanks to this support element (3c), the retaining part (4) can move in one direction. The holder allows for rotation while simultaneously preventing unintentional rotation. To prevent the part (4) from turning involuntarily, the support element (3c) is preferably placed on it. in the case where no force is applied (for example, 25 that the user did not rotate) in the case of), the retaining part (4) will be on the side where it tends to rotate (other in other words, the mounting part (3) will be close to the center of gravity of the retaining part (4) is positioned. The white goods developed in this application are also preferably positioned with a holder. In a position where part (4) is parallel to the second opening (3a), the retaining body (4a), on one side facing the mounting part (3), (preferably, the mounting socket (4c), 30 the retaining part (4) located next to the part near the third opening (4b) During the rotation of the mentioned support element (3c) around the axis of rotation (E). at least one (preferably, a holder) configured to support the end closest to the axis (E). There shall be at least one on each of the two opposite side walls (4e) of the part (4) 5452 / TR It includes at least two indentations (4d) positioned opposite each other. Thus, the retainer The part (4) can be easily rotated in one direction. Thanks to the white goods developed with this invention, water taken from an external source can be used in addition to... The condensation water formed during the drying process is also recycled again for steam production. It can be used. In addition, the condensate water and the storage tank... Before the externally filled water is conveyed to the water tank (2) for steam production By filtering the water, unwanted substances that may be present in the water used for steam production can be removed. This prevents particles from reaching the steam generator and increases drying efficiency. It is possible to obtain a home appliance that is easy to use, practical, reliable, and long-lasting. 10
Claims
5452 / TR 11 REQUESTS 1. At least one drum in which textile products are dried; the air taken from the drum at least one condenser that condenses the moisture from the air, thus providing conditioning. at least one air conditioning unit containing; 5 of the condensate water formed in the condenser a storage facility where the water is collected, with at least one inlet for filling with water. its reservoir; at least one layout configured for the placement of the storage reservoir its housing (1); producing steam for sending steam to the textile products in the drum at least one steam generator that provides; steam production to be carried out in the steam generator at least one water tank (2) in which the water required for storage is stored and storage 10 The mentioned settlement is configured for the transfer of water from the reservoir to the water reservoir (2). drying textile products, which includes at least one primary opening in its housing (1). It is a household appliance that provides storage, the feature of which is located in the first opening mentioned. unwanted particles in the water transferred from the reservoir to the water tank (2) 15 that enables filtering having at least one second opening (3a), the second opening (3a) being at least as close as the first opening At least one mounted in the housing (1) will overlap at least partially. assembly piece (3); at least one carrier with a frame form having at least one third opening (4b) including the fuselage (4a), the third opening (4b), with the second opening (3a), at least 20 will partially overlap and a rotation axis (E) within the second opening (3a) mentioned. at least one holder positioned on the mounting part (3) that can rotate around it part (4) and in the aforementioned third opening (4b), at least part of the third opening (4b) (2) 25 located to cover the storage tank to the water tank. at least one filter that filters the transferred water (5) It includes at least one filter assembly (T) mounted in the housing (1).
2. A white goods appliance conforming to Claim 1, the feature of which is that it is placed inside the housing (1) from the outside. at least one 30 located in the residential nest (1) configured to enable access It includes settlement opening (1a).
3. A household appliance conforming to Claim 2, whose characteristic is; the placement of the aforementioned first opening. It is located in the settlement nest (1) so that it is close to the opening (1a). 35 5452 / TR 12 4. A household appliance that complies with claim 2 or claim 3, and whose characteristic is the aforementioned storage. its reservoir is attached to the housing (1) by means of the mentioned housing opening (1a) It is a drawer structure that can be removed from its housing (1).
5. A white goods appliance conforming to any of the requirements 1-4, and its feature is that the retaining part (4), 5 The mentioned axis of rotation (E) is used for the rotational movement within the second opening (3a) forming at least one pin (3b) and in which the pin (3b) is embedded in a rotatable manner It includes a small mounting slot (4c).
6. A white goods appliance conforming to claim 5, and its characteristic is that the said pin (3b) is 10 in the retaining part. (4), the aforementioned mounting slot (4c) is also in the mounting part (3), the aforementioned rotation It is positioned in such a way as to form the axis (E).
7. It is a white goods appliance conforming to claim 5, and its feature is; the aforementioned pin (3b), assembly In part (3), at least one lateral surface facing the second opening (3a) has the axis of rotation (E) 15 positioned in such a way as to form and extend from the side surface towards the second opening (3a) It is the fact that.
8. A white goods appliance conforming to claim 7, and its feature is; the aforementioned mounting bracket (4c), on at least one side wall (4e) of the carrier body (4a), on the outside of the pin (3b), side wall (4e) 20 It is positioned so that it will be inserted into the mounting slot (4c) on the inside.
9. A white goods appliance conforming to claim 8, with the following features: mounting bracket (4c), side wall (4e) located on the outer side, configured for the placement of the pin (3b) It includes openness. 25 10. A white goods appliance conforming to claim 8 or claim 9, whose feature is; mounting bracket (4c), The part facing the third opening (4b) is closed.
11. A white goods appliance that meets any of the requirements 5-10, and whose feature is; mounting bracket 30 (4c) is that it is in the form of a hole and / or a channel.
12. A household appliance that meets any of the requirements 5-10, and whose characteristic is: oppositely positioned. at least two pins (3b) and each pin is placed on one of (3b), oppositely positioned, 5452 / TR 13 at least two mounting slots, at least one in the form of a hole and at least the other in the form of a channel (4c) is included.
13. A household appliance that meets any of the above requirements and has the following feature: a holder. In a position where part (4) is parallel to the second opening (3a), the retaining body (4a), 5 The aforementioned part (3) will be placed on one side facing the assembly part. It must include at least one support element (3c) located in (3) position on the assembly part.
14. A white goods appliance conforming to claim 13, and its feature is; the support element mentioned (3c) It is in the form of a rod extending perpendicular to the axis of rotation (E). 10 15. A white goods appliance conforming to claim 13 or claim 14, whose characteristic is that the support element (3c), When no force is applied to it, the rotation of the holding part (4) It is positioned on the assembly part (3) so that it is on the side where it tends to be.
16. A white goods appliance conforming to any of the requirements 13-15, and its feature is that the retaining part (4), In a position where it is parallel to the second opening (3a), the mounting of the retaining body (4a) located on one side facing the part (3), on the rotation axis of the holding part (4) During the rotation of (E), the aforementioned support element (3c) is close to the axis of rotation (E). It includes at least one recess (4d) designed to accommodate the end of the bearing. 20
