A mounting plate for an emergency exit hose.

The fixing plate secures the emergency exit hose externally in built-in washing and/or drying machines, addressing structural and cost issues while maintaining accessibility and preventing hose retraction.

TR202412840BActive Publication Date: 2026-10-21VESTEL BEYAZ ESYA SANAYI & TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
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Application Number
TR202412840
Authority / Receiving Office
TR · TR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2026-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2044-09-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Built-in washing and/or drying machines lack a secure mechanism to attach the emergency exit hose externally, leading to structural modifications and increased production costs, and the hose can slip back inside during liquid drainage, making it inaccessible.

Method used

A fixing plate with a plate body, assembly part, and fixing element that secures the emergency exit hose externally without altering the machine's structure, ensuring the hose remains accessible and prevents retraction.

Benefits of technology

Enables secure external attachment of the emergency exit hose without structural changes, maintaining production costs and preventing hose retraction during liquid drainage.

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Abstract

The present invention describes a fixing plate (P) suitable for connection to at least one mounting opening (G1) in the housing (G) of a built-in washing and / or drying machine, through which at least one emergency exit hose (H) can exit, and which enables the said emergency exit hose (H) to be fixed outside the housing (G).
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Description

6034 / TR 1 TARIFF A mounting plate for an emergency exit hose. Relevant Technical Field 5 The present invention concerns a washing and / or drying machine where any liquid inside can leak from the outside. the emergency exit hose used when it needs to be emptied by intervention is attached to the body It involves a fixing plate that allows it to be secured. Previous Technique Washing machines and / or dryers, such as washing machines, must have at least one housing; as mentioned located inside the body and to be washed for washing, rinsing and / or drying processes. at least one washing compartment where the products are placed; 15 with the aforementioned washing compartment connected, any in the washing compartment after the washing and rinsing processes a drain that allows a liquid (for example, dirty washing water) to be discharged and has at least one drain at least one drain pump accessible from the outside of the housing via a cover; one connected to the drain pump mentioned and with a washbasin on the other side. and / or accessible from the outside of the dryer, the aforementioned body 20 at least one evacuation hose with at least one emergency exit hose located outside It includes. The washing and / or drying machine mentioned under the known state of the art, an exterior panel located on the outside of the body that makes the exterior appearance more aesthetically pleasing It includes the emergency exit hose mentioned here, for washing and / or drying. In cases such as the machine being unable to drain the liquid or the drain pump being clogged, 25 Washing and / or drying for emergency liquid drainage by the user. It must be accessible from outside the machine. In the known state of the art, the emergency exit hose in question has an external surface It is accessible via a hatch. In the known state of the technology, the aforementioned emergency exit is 30. The free end of the hose is positioned on the outer panel so as not to obstruct the closing of the cover. It is secured by at least one retainer (preferably of the latch type). However, if the washing and / or drying machine is of the built-in type, the aforementioned To ensure the outer panel has a look that blends seamlessly with the furniture, the bottom of the body 6034 / TR 2 on the side, a kick plate that will also cover the emergency exit hose and drain hatch. It is used. In this case, the emergency exit hose is also indicated on the body for use. There is no holder to secure it when it is outside. This means that the built-in washing machine and / or in the production of drying machines to ensure the emergency exit hose is secured This causes structural changes to be made during the processes of manufacturing the fuselage. 5 This is a very costly process and increases production time. Also, emergency drainage of the liquid inside the washing and / or drying machine. If necessary, the cover can be opened and the emergency exit hose can be removed from the holder and pushed outwards. The liquid is drained by pulling it out. However, during the liquid draining process or 10 then, if users release the emergency exit hose, the emergency exit The hose can slip back. This can cause the emergency exit hose to enter the body of the vehicle and This makes it inaccessible to the user. Brief Description of the Invention 15 The present invention relates to the housing of a built-in washing and / or drying machine, at least one emergency exit hose must be positioned to exit through it. suitable for connection to a small mounting opening and the aforementioned emergency exit hose It relates to a fixing plate that allows it to be secured outside the body. The 20 mentioned... fixing plate,  Suitable for positioning over the mounting opening, compatible with the mounting opening at least one plate body in the form;  located on the surface of the aforementioned plate body facing the mounting opening, mounting 25 at least one assembly part that provides It includes, in addition to  Emergency exit located on the plate body and exiting through the mounting opening at least one opening through which its hose passes and extends to the outside; and  located on the plate body and next to the opening, and 30 meters from the aforementioned opening At least one fixing is used to secure the emergency exit hose that has passed over it. element It includes. 6034 / TR 3 Thanks to the fixing plate developed with the present invention, built-in washing and / or The emergency exit hose on the dryer requires a structural modification to the body. It is fixed without needing to be fixed. This also ensures the production of the washing and / or drying machine. This ensures that it is produced as a built-in type without changing the cost. Furthermore... Thanks to the retaining piece included in the aforementioned fixing plate, it is possible to drain the liquid. This prevents the removed emergency exit hose from slipping back inside the building. Purpose of the Invention The purpose of the present invention is to ensure that any liquid inside the washing and / or drying machine is removed within 10 minutes. the emergency exit hose used when the drain needs to be emptied by external intervention is attached to the body The goal is to develop a fixing plate that ensures it is secured. Another purpose of the present invention is, in particular, for built-in washing and / or drying. The emergency exit hose located on the machine is located on the front of the body and / or on the kick plate 15 The goal is to develop a fixing plate that allows it to be secured to a specific area on the side. Another purpose of the present invention is to allow for liquid drainage thanks to the retaining piece it contains. a fastening that prevents the removed emergency exit hose from slipping inside the body. The goal is to improve the license plate. 20 Another objective of the present invention is to design a built-in washing and / or drying machine. emergency The goal is to develop a fixing plate that secures the outlet hose. Another objective of the present invention is to create a fastener whose production and assembly are practical and reliable. The goal is to improve the license plate. Explanation of the Figures Application examples of the fixing plate developed with the present invention are shown in the attached figures. These figures are shown as follows: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the assembled mounting plate. 6034 / TR 4 Figure 2; disassembled version of the developed fixing plate and emergency exit hose. It is a perspective view. Figure 3; a perspective of the disassembled version of the developed fixing plate. It is the appearance. Figure 4 shows a perspective view from the rear of the developed fixing plate. 5 The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and their corresponding numbers are shown below. is given: Body (G) 10 Mounting opening (G1) Emergency exit hose (H) Fixing plate (P) Plate body (1) Assembly part (2) 15 Openness (3) Fixing element (4) Holding piece (5) Support element (6) Description of the Invention In the known state of the art, washing and rinsing in washing and / or drying machines. This allows any liquid in the washing compartment to be drained after the washing process. The drain pump must have at least one drain cover and drain 25 accessible from the outside of the housing. The liquid exits the body from one side of the discharge hose connected to the pump. It has at least one emergency exit hose that allows for emptying by external intervention. Washing and / or drying the aforementioned emergency exit hose when not in use. It is secured by means of a holder on the outer panel of the machine. However, built-in In washing and / or drying machines of this type, the outer panel on the body is a 30° It covers part of the body and includes the emergency exit hose and drain hatch. at the bottom, at least one kick plate that has a look that blends in with the furniture. is used. In this case, a built-in washing and / or drying machine is used. The body does not have a structure such as a holder for securing the emergency exit hose. This 6034 / TR emergency exit hose in the production of built-in washing and / or drying machines Structural changes in the processes during the production of the body to ensure it is fixed in place. This leads to the following: In addition, in the known state of the technology, washing and / or Liquid draining procedure when the liquid inside the dryer needs to be drained urgently During or after this, users should release the emergency exit hose. 5 In this situation, the emergency exit hose can retract. This can cause the emergency exit hose to break through the body of the hose. This causes it to enter and become inaccessible to the user. Therefore, the present invention provides a fixing plate that solves the aforementioned problem. It has been developed. The fixing plate (P), developed with the present invention and whose sample appearance is given in figures 1-4, in the body (G) of a built-in washing and / or drying machine, at least preferably, the body (G) in such a way that an emergency exit hose (H) can exit outwards Attached to at least one mounting opening (G1) located on the underside where the shin guard is attached suitable and positioned on the mounting opening (G1), mounting 15 the most suitable form (preferably polygonal (preferably rectangular)) for its opening (G1) a small plate body (1); looking at the mounting opening (G1) of the aforementioned plate body (1). Mounting of the plate body (1) by passing it through the mounting opening (G1) located on its surface at least one mounting bracket, preferably in the form of a tab, that enables it to be fixed to the opening (G1). It includes part (2). The aforementioned fixing plate (P) also includes the plate body (1) 20 passing through the emergency exit hose (H) which is located on it and exits through the mounting opening (G1). at least one opening (3) through which it extends outwards; on the plate body (1) and the opening (3) located next to (preferably with a distance between them clearly (3)) and mentioned At least one emergency exit hose (H) passing through the opening (3) is placed and secured on it. It includes the fixing element (4). The aforementioned fixing element (4) is preferably a 25 by mounting the plate body (1) into the mounting opening (G1) of the plate body (1) extending outwards away from the outward-facing surface and preferably, It has a structure that slopes upwards, away from the ground. The aforementioned fixation... Thanks to its plate (P), the built-in washing and / or drying machine has an emergency exit. hose (H) can be fitted to body (G) without any structural changes required. It is being fixed. One example application of the invention is a washing machine with a built-in type washing machine. and / or the outer panel is located on part of the front side (G) of the body of the dryer 6034 / TR 6 On another part, especially the lower front section, there is a kick plate that matches the furniture. It is located. During the washing and rinsing processes of the built-in washing machine and then a drain pump used to drain any liquid inside emergency exit hose (H) which is an extension of the cover and discharge hose body (G) It is located on the body (G) so that it can be accessed from the outside. Here, emergency exit 5 The hose (H) is free to be pulled out by the user. Therefore A portion of the emergency exit hose (H) should be accessible if needed, via the body (G). It needs to be fixed in such a way that it remains outside. For this purpose, the present invention... The developed fixing plate (P) is used. The aforementioned fixing plate (P), located at the lower part of the front of the body (G) and through the emergency exit hose (H) 10 through which it is passed and removed into the mounting opening (G1) by means of the mounting part (2) it contains It is attached. Then the free end of the aforementioned emergency exit hose (H) is secured. The plate (P) is fixed outside the body (G) by attaching it to the fixing element (4). During and after the washing and rinsing cycles of a built-in washing machine. Failure to drain the liquid from the washing compartment and / or drain pump blockage 15 In this situation, the liquid must be drained by the user. For this, the user First, remove the kickstand and disconnect the emergency exit hose (H) from the fastening element (4) pull it out through the opening (3) and place it at the end of the emergency exit hose (H) The system drains the fluid by removing a plug. After the procedure is complete, the user immediately... close the end of the outlet hose (H) with a plug and reconnect the emergency outlet hose (H) again 20 By attaching it to the fastening element (4), the shin guard is mounted in place. In a preferred application of the invention, the aforementioned fixing plate (P) is, in particular The aforementioned plate body (1) should be on the same side as the fixing element (4) from the surface, outwards from at least one edge of the aforementioned opening (3) and 0 or 180 25 The opening (3) is inclined towards the center of the mentioned opening with an angle different from the degree and It includes at least one retaining piece (5), preferably in the form of a fingernail. The aforementioned retaining piece Thanks to part (5), the emergency exit hose (H) can be removed from the fastening element (4) and released. This prevents it from escaping back into the body (G) when it is left unattended. Another preferred application of the invention is the fixing plate (P), plate When the body (1) is mounted to the body (G), it contacts the inner edges of the mounting opening (G1). by ensuring the alignment of the plate body (1) and reducing vibration, as mentioned 6034 / TR 7 At least one plate body (1) attached to the mounting part (2) will be on the same surface as the mounting part (2). It includes support element (6). Thanks to the fixing plate (P) developed with the present invention, built-in washing and / or Emergency exit hose (H) on dryer body (G) structural modification 5 It is fixed in place without the need for any further action. This also eliminates the need for washing and / or drying. the machine should be manufactured as a built-in type without changing its production cost. It provides. In addition, the retaining piece (5) contained in the aforementioned fixing plate (P) thanks to the emergency exit hose (H) body (G) that is removed for liquid drainage This prevents it from escaping inside. 10

Claims

6034 / TR 8 REQUESTS 1. In the body (G) of a built-in washing and / or drying machine, the inside of which is the most at least one emergency exit hose (H) must be positioned to allow the hose to exit. The aforementioned emergency exit hose (H) 5 is suitable for connection to the mounting opening (G1). enabling it to be fixed outside the body (G) and  Suitable for positioning on the mounting opening (G1), to the mounting opening (G1) at least one plate body in the appropriate form (1);  located on the surface of the aforementioned plate body (1) facing the mounting opening (G1) The area is passed through the mounting opening (G1) and the plate body (1) is mounted 10 at least one mounting piece (2) that enables it to be fixed to the opening (G1) It has a fixing plate (P) which is characterized by;  emergency plate located on the body (1) and exiting from the mounting opening (G1) at least one opening (3) through which the outlet hose (H) passes and extends outwards; and  located on the plate body (1) and next to the opening (3) and mentioned 15 placed on the emergency exit hose (H) passing through the opening (3) at least one fastening element to which it is fixed (4) It includes.

2. A fixing plate (P) conforming to Claim 1, with the specific feature of; in particular, the fixing element (4) 20 from the surface of the aforementioned plate body (1) to be on the same side as the aforementioned outwards from at least one edge of the opening (3) and at an angle other than 0 or 180 degrees at least one retaining piece (5) that extends inclined toward the center of the aforementioned opening (3) It includes.

3. A fixing plate (P) conforming to claim 1 or 2, and its characteristic is; plate body (1) when mounted on the fuselage (G), it contacts the inner edges of the mounting opening (G1). ensuring the alignment of the plate body (1) and the reduction of vibration, as mentioned The most attached to the plate body (1) so that it is on the same surface as the mounting part (2) It contains a small support element (6). 30 4. A fixing plate (P) conforming to Claim 1, whose characteristic is; one side, plate body (1) from the outward-facing surface of the plate body (1) when mounted in the mounting opening (G1) 6034 / TR 9 the aforementioned fixing plate (4) which extends outwards in such a way that it will move away It includes.

5. A fixing plate (P) conforming to Claim 1 or Claim 4, and having the following characteristics: The fixing plate (4) is inclined upwards so that it is away from the ground. 5 It is the fact that.

6. A fixing plate (P) that meets any of the above requirements and has the following characteristics: The mentioned assembly part (2) is in the form of a claw.