A door.

TR202414502BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-22VESTEL BEYAZ ESYA SANAYI & TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
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TR · TR
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
VESTEL BEYAZ ESYA SANAYI & TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
Filing Date
2024-10-24
Publication Date
2026-06-22

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Abstract

The present invention describes a door suitable for controlling access to a drum in a drum-type household appliance which includes at least one body; at least one drum located within the body; and at least one drum rotating within the said drum.The door in question includes at least one inner frame (1); at least one outer body (2) suitable for attaching the inner frame (1); at least one inner body (4) with a circular structure with a hollow middle section and at least one connection opening (4a) suitable for attaching the outer body (2); at least one door glass (6) suitable for fitting into the hollow middle section of the inner body (4); at least one locking element (5) with a base (5a) between the inner body (4) and the outer body (2) and at least one lock projection (5b) passing through the connection opening (4a) and extending outwards from the inner body (4); and at least one handle (3) with a first contact surface (3a) located between the inner body (4) and the outer body (2) that contacts the base (5a) of the locking element (5) and ensures that the locking element (5) is fixed to the inner body (4).
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Description

6048 / TR 1 TARIFF A DOOR Relevant Technical Field 5 The present invention applies to drum-type household appliances such as washing machines and dryers. It relates to the doors used. Previous Tech 10 Household appliances such as washing machines and dryers, especially textiles like laundry. It is used for washing and / or drying the products. These household appliances... usually at least one hull, at least one boiler located within the hull, the aforementioned boiler at least one drum located inside and rotating, the aforementioned drum is 15 It includes at least one door that controls access. Devices containing drums in this way, It is also called a drum-type household appliance. Here, items to be washed and / or dried are placed. The products in question are positioned inside the aforementioned drum. The drum... The rotation of the aforementioned products during washing and / or drying They are made to do so. 20 The doors of drum-type household appliances are secured by movable connecting elements such as hinges. It is attached to the body of the household appliance. In this way, users can hinge the door. It can be opened or closed by moving it through the device. However, the house During the operation of the device, vibrations are generated, especially by the rotational movement of the drum. 25 Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the door from opening automatically. For this reason... The aforementioned household appliances include door locking mechanisms. Here, on the door... a locking element in the form of a hook or tongue structure, a holder located on the body It is held by a staff, thus preventing the door from moving in unwanted situations. is being blocked. 30 In conventional applications, locking elements on doors are typically screws or pins. It is secured to the door using fasteners. However, this is due to the door's manufacturing process. This leads to the process being longer and more complex. 6048 / TR 2 Brief Description of the Invention With this invention, at least one body; at least one boiler located within the body; the aforementioned a 5 that contains at least one drum located inside the boiler and performing a rotating motion In drum-type household appliances, suitable for use in controlling access to the aforementioned drum. A door is described. The door in question has at least one internal frame; the mentioned internal frame... at least one outer casing suitable for attaching the frame; the aforementioned outer casing a circular structure with a hollow center suitable for connection, and at least one at least one inner shell with a connection opening; 10 in the empty middle section of the inner shell at least one door pane suitable for placement; between the aforementioned inner and outer body. at least one remaining base and exiting the inner shell through the aforementioned connection opening. at least one locking element with at least one locking protrusion; the aforementioned inner body and outer by contacting the base of the aforementioned locking element, which is located between the body. at least one primary contact surface that ensures the locking element is secured to the inner body 15 It includes at least one handle. In the door developed with the current invention, the connection of the locking element with the inner body is made through the locking mechanism. This is achieved through the first contact surface of the handle that makes contact with the base of the element. Thus, for locking element connection, fasteners such as screws or pins are required. The locking element is practically and reliably attached to the inner body without the need for any other tools. It is ensured that it is connected in this way. Purpose of the Invention The aim of the present invention is to develop a door for drum-type household appliances. Another aim of the present invention is to create a door that can be manufactured quickly and practically. It is about developing. Another aim of the current invention is to develop a durable and reliable door. Another objective of the current invention is to develop a household appliance that incorporates the aforementioned door. 6048 / TR 3 Explanation of the Figures Application examples of the door developed with the present invention are shown in the attached figures. from shapes; Figure 1 shows a exploded view of the developed door. Figure 2 shows a detailed side section view of a part of the developed door. The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and their corresponding numbers are shown below. Given: 10 Inner frame (1) Internal fastening element (1a) Internal contact surface (1b) Outer casing (2) 15 External body connecting element (2a) Handle (3) First contact surface (3a) Second contact surface (3b) Handle connecting element (3c) 20 Inner body (4) Connection opening (4a) Connector socket (4b) Locking element (5) Base (5a) 25 Locking tab (5b) Lock opening (5c) Door glass (6) Edge projection (6a) Description of the Invention Household appliances with drums, such as washing machines and dryers, have a housing inside the casing. The area includes at least one door controlling access to the drum. These doors are... 6048 / TR 4 It is usually a multi-part structure, and the parts are connected to each other. Door manufacturing is carried out. However, here, a locking mechanism such as a hook or tongue is used, for example. The mounting of the element to the door is ensured by using screw-like fasteners, This not only makes the door's production time-consuming, but also increases production costs. Therefore, with the present invention, a door has been developed that provides a solution to the aforementioned problem. 5 The door, developed with the present invention and whose example appearances are given in Figures 1-2, consists of at least one body; at least one boiler located inside the body; and located within the aforementioned boiler, and in a drum appliance that includes at least one drum that performs a rotating motion, the aforementioned Suitable for use in controlling drum access and having at least one inner frame (1); 10 at least one outer shell (2) suitable for attaching the mentioned inner frame (1); a circle with a hollow middle section suitable for attaching the mentioned outer body (2) at least one inner shell (4) which is in its structure and has at least one connection opening (4a); inner at least one door glass (6) suitable for fitting into the empty middle section of the body (4); at least one base (5a) between the inner fuselage (4) and the outer fuselage (2) and 15 At least one lock exits the inner body (4) by passing through the aforementioned connection opening (4a). at least one locking element (5) with a protrusion (5b); the mentioned inner body (4) and the outer contact with the base (5a) of the mentioned locking element (5) which is located between the body (2). by ensuring that the locking element (5) is fixed to the inner body (4) at least one first It includes at least one handle (3) with a contact surface (3a). 20 A sample application of the invention would include the door, washing machine, or dryer mentioned. It is used in a drum-type household appliance such as a washing machine. Here, the inner frame in question. Components such as (1), outer casing (2), handle (3), inner casing (4) and locking element (5) are preferably It is produced from a plastic material using a method such as injection molding. Thus, 25 The parts in question can be easily manufactured. The door glass mentioned... (6) are made of a material such as glass or acrylic. The parts in question After it is produced, the door glass (6) is placed in the gap in the middle section of the inner body (4); The locking element (5) is placed in the connection opening (4a); the handle (3) is in the inner body (4) It is positioned on; the outer body (2) is connected to the inner body (4) and the inner frame (1) 30 It is connected to the outer casing (2). As a result of these connections, the mentioned handle (3) The first contact surface (3a) rests on the base (5a) of the locking element (5), This ensures that the locking element (5) is fixed to the inner body (4). Thus, the inner When a force is applied to the locking projection (5b) extending outwards from the body (4), the locking 6048 / TR the element (5) moves in a space between the outer body (2) and the inner body (4) This prevents damage. Thus, the door must have a strong and durable structure. Here, screws are also provided for securing the locking element (5). Because no additional fasteners such as pins or other fasteners are used, door production is a fast and practical process. This is also ensured by being carried out in this way. 5 In a preferred application of the invention, the locking element mentioned (5) is a hook. It is in the structure. The locking element (5) mentioned here is located at least in the lock projection (5b). It includes a lock opening (5c). In this application, the door is used in the drum house. The body of the device must have at least one locking slot in which the aforementioned locking lug (5b) is located and 10 at least one locking tongue suitable for fitting into the aforementioned lock opening (5c) It includes. When the door is brought to the closed position, the aforementioned lock protrusion (5b) locks It enters its slot. To lock the door in this closed position... The tongue mentioned is moved so that it fits into the lock opening (5c). The tongue, lock As long as the opening (5c) is within the locking slot, the locking projection (5b) must come out of the locking slot. 15 This prevents the door from moving from the closed position to the open position. This is prevented. In an alternative application not shown in the figures, the locking element... (5) includes at least one locking extension located in the locking tab (5b). Preferably one The locking extension, which has a claw-like structure, is a connector located within the locking slot. It can be positioned in its slot, enabling the door to be locked. 20 In another preferred application of the invention, the mentioned inner frame (1) is the door glass (6) fixing the door glass (6) to the inner body (4) by contacting an edge projection (6a) It includes at least one internal contact surface (1b) which provides. Here, the door glass in question (6) between the inner contact surface (1b) and the inner body (4) of the edge projection (6a) 25 Thanks to its compression, the connection of the door glass (6) with the inner body (4) is practical and reliable. This can be provided in a similar way. Similarly, the aforementioned handle (3) can be provided on the door glass. (6) may include at least one second contact surface (3b) that contacts the edge projection (6a). In addition to the inner contact surface (1b) mentioned here, the second contact surface mentioned is (4b) by ensuring that it contacts the edge projection (6a), for example in the inner frame (1) 30 Even if a sag / bending condition occurs due to production, the connection of the door glass (6) This ensures that it is carried out in a reliable manner. 6048 / TR 6 In a preferred application of the invention, the inner frame (1) is attached to the outer body (2) It includes at least one internal fastening element (1a) that enables it to be connected. Preferably a claw. The internal connecting element (1a) in its structure has a connecting slot located in the outer casing (2). Thanks to its placement, the inner frame (1) is connected to the outer body (2) in a practical way. is provided. 5 In another preferred application of the invention, the outer casing (2) is connected to the inner casing (4) It includes at least one external body connecting element (2a) that enables its attachment. The aforementioned external body connection element (2a) should preferably have at least one passage in its middle section. It is an ear structure with an opening. The inner body (4) mentioned here, the outer body mentioned here 10 at least one connection socket suitable for contact of the housing connection element (2a) (4b) is included. In this application, a fastening element such as a screw is included in the aforementioned outer casing. Passing through the through opening (4b) in the connecting element, into the aforementioned connecting socket (4b) It is fitted. Thus, the outer casing (2) is attached to the inner casing (4) using a screw connection. A secure connection is ensured. 15 In another preferred application of the invention, the mentioned handle (3) is attached to the inner body (4) It includes at least one handle attachment element (3c) that enables it to be attached. Preferably The handle connecting element (3c) which is in the form of a claw is a connection located in the inner body (4). Thanks to its placement in the socket, the handle (3) is fixed to the inner body (4) and the outer body (2) 20 It is positioned practically and reliably between the inner body (4). The present invention also describes a drum-type household appliance that includes the aforementioned door. A drum-type household appliance, which can be a washing machine or a dryer, is mentioned in the context of the door. at least one hull suitable for connection; at least one boiler located inside the hull; 25 at least one drum located inside the mentioned boiler and performing a rotating motion It includes. In the door developed with the present invention, the connection of the locking element (5) with the inner body (4), The first contact surface (3a) of the handle (3) which contacts the base (5a) of the locking element (5) 30 This is provided by screws or pins for the connection of the locking element (5). without the need to use fasteners, the locking element (5) is attached to the inner body (4) is ensured to be connected in a practical and reliable way.

Claims

6048 / TR 7 REQUESTS 1. At least one hull; at least one boiler located within the hull; the aforementioned boiler a device containing at least one drum that is positioned inside and rotates In drum-type household appliances, 5 suitable for use in controlling access to the aforementioned drum. and at least one inner frame (1); suitable for connecting the aforementioned inner frame (1). at least one outer casing (2); suitable for attaching the aforementioned outer casing (2), It is a circular structure with a hollow middle section and at least one connecting opening (4a) at least one inner body (4) found; to fit into the empty middle section of the inner body (4) A door which includes at least one suitable door glass (6) and has the following characteristic; 10 - at least one base (5a) between the mentioned inner body (4) and the outer body (2) and passing through the aforementioned connection opening (4a) and exiting the inner body (4) at least one locking element (5) with a small locking protrusion (5b); - located between the mentioned inner fuselage (4) and the outer fuselage (2), mentioned by contacting the base (5a) of the locking element (5) inside the locking element (5) 15 at least one first contact surface (3a) that enables it to be fixed to the body (4) at least one handle (3) It includes.

2. A door that conforms to Claim 1 and whose feature is; the locking element mentioned (5), lock 20 It must include at least one lock opening (5c) located in the projection (5b).

3. A door that conforms to Claim 1 and whose feature is that the aforementioned locking element (5), lock It includes at least one locking extension located in the projection (5b).

4. A door that meets any of the above requirements and whose feature is; the interior mentioned above by touching the edge projection (6a) of the door glass (6) of the frame (1) (6) It must contain at least one internal contact surface (1b) which enables it to be fixed to the inner body (4).

5. A door that meets any of the above requirements and whose characteristic is; the 30 mentioned above. at least one second handle (3) touching the edge projection (6a) of the door glass (6). It includes the contact surface (3b). 6048 / TR 8 6. A door that meets any of the above requirements and whose feature is; the interior mentioned above at least one internal connecting element that enables the frame (1) to be connected to the outer shell (2) (1a) is included.

7. A door conforming to claim 6, and its feature is that the internal connecting element mentioned (1a) is a claw 5 It is the fact that.

8. A door that meets any of the above requirements and whose characteristic is; the aforementioned exterior At least one external body connection that enables the body (2) to be connected to the inner body (4). It contains element (2a). 10 9. A door that conforms to claim 8 and whose feature is; the external body connection element mentioned (2a), It is the presence of an ear with at least one passageway in its central section.

10. A door conforming to claim 8 or 9, and its characteristic is that the mentioned inner body (4), mentioned 15 At least one connection suitable for contact of the outer casing connection element (2a) It contains its nest (4b).

11. A door that meets any of the above requirements and whose characteristic is; as mentioned At least one handle connection that allows the handle (3) to be attached to the inner body (4) 20 It contains element (3c).

12. A door that conforms to claim 11 and whose feature is; the aforementioned handle connection element (3c) It is the presence of nails.

13. A drum-type household appliance containing a door that meets any of the above requirements.

14. A drum-type household appliance conforming to claim 13, its characteristic being; the door mentioned at least one body suitable for attachment; at least one located inside the body the boiler; at least one 30 located inside the aforementioned boiler and rotating motion It includes a drum.

15. A drum-type household appliance conforming to claim 13 or 14, the characteristic of which is a washing machine. It is the fact that. 6048 / TR 9 16. A drum-type household appliance conforming to claim 13 or 14, the characteristic of which is a dryer. It is the fact that.