A washing and / or drying appliance.

TR202418212A1Pending 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
2024-12-10
Publication Date
2026-06-22

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a washer and / or dryer appliance (S) comprising at least one inner body (1) made of sheet metal, with an opening on one side to provide access to the said inner body, in which the items to be washed and / or dried are placed; at least one door enabling the opening to be closed and opened; at least two hinge plates (3) mounted on two opposing side edges (2) on the door side of the inner body (1), in particular on the outer surface of these edges, connecting the said door to the inner body (1); and the said washer and / or dryer appliance (S) also includes multiple protrusions (4) on the side edges (2) extending from the inner chamber side surfaces of the said side edges (2) to reduce the gaps between the door and the side edges (2).
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6080 / TR 1 TARIFF A WASHER AND / OR DRYER Relevant Technical Field 5 The present invention features hinge plates and inner bodies with improved door symmetry and prevention of steam leakage. with a washer and / or dryer device whose connection between (the bathtub) and the water supply is made more durable. It is related. Previous Technique Washing and / or drying appliances such as dishwashers, for items to be washed and / or dried. including at least one internal compartment where items are placed, and access to the said internal compartment. at least one inner sheet metal plate with an opening on one side to provide 15 the body (in other words, the bathtub); at least the part that allows the aforementioned opening to be opened and closed. a door; the opening of the inner body that connects the door in question to the opening of the inner body. It includes at least two hinge plates mounted on the side edges. In washing and / or drying appliances under the known state of the art, the door and the inner casing There are specific gaps on the right and left between the side edges. These gaps are 20 asymmetrical positioning of the door and consequently, the gap between the seal and the door This increases steam leakage and creates an unsightly appearance. Furthermore, the aforementioned To mount the door to the inner body, the hinge plate must first be mounted to the side edges. This assembly process requires clinching, as is known from the current state of the technique. The method is used. This assembly method involves punching and molding 25 on sheet metal. This is accomplished using a punching mechanism. The punching mechanism pushes the metal sheets into the mold. This causes plastic deformation to occur on it. As a result of this deformation, There is an interlocking mechanism between the plates, thus connecting them. This assembly... For the method to be performed correctly, the drilling process must be done from the thicker plate to the thinner plate. It must be done correctly. However, the washer and / or 30 in the known state of the technology The side edges of the inner casing of the drying devices are thicker than the hinge sheet metal mentioned. This may not be the case. This negatively affects the durability of the assembly between the door and the inner frame. It has an effect. 6080 / TR 2 Brief Description of the Invention The present invention includes at least one internal compartment in which items to be washed and / or dried are placed. containing, and having an opening on one side to provide access to the aforementioned internal chamber, at least one inner body made of sheet metal; the opening mentioned can be opened and closed. 5 at least one door that provides access; the door in question connects to the inner body and the interior on the two opposing side edges of the body on the door side, especially these a washer containing at least two hinge plates mounted on the outer surface of the edges and / or dryer appliances, and the aforementioned washer and / or dryer appliances also, The interior of the aforementioned side edges will be reduced in a way that minimizes the gaps between the door and the side edges. 10 on the side edges, extending from the surfaces on the reservoir side towards the inner reservoir It includes multiple protrusions. Thanks to the washing and / or drying device developed with the present invention, the hinge plate and inner The strength of the connection between the body is increased. Also, the washer and / or 15 Thanks to the drying device, the gaps between the door and the side edges of the inner body are filled. This reduces steam leakage, thus preventing unsightly views. is being removed. Purpose of the Invention 20 The aim of the present invention is to improve door symmetry, between the hinge plate and the inner body. The goal is to develop a washer and / or dryer device with increased connection durability. The purpose of the present invention is to create protrusions on the side edges of the inner body, which is made of sheet metal. 25 The goal is to develop a washing and / or drying device whose structural durability is increased by adding features. Another purpose of the present invention is to bridge the gaps between the door and the side edges of the inner body. A washer that reduces steam leakage, preventing unsightly appearances. and / or developing drying devices. 30 Another objective of the present invention is to create a reliable and robust washer with low production costs. and / or developing drying devices. 6080 / TR 3 Explanation of the Figures An example application of the washing and / or drying device developed with the present invention is attached. as shown in the figures; Figure 1 is a perspective view of the developed washer and / or dryer device. Figure 2 shows another perspective view of the developed washing and / or drying device. The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and their corresponding numbers are shown below. Given: 10 Washing and / or drying appliance (S) Inner body (1) Side edges (2) Hinge sheet (3) 15 Projection (4) Description of the Invention In washing and / or drying appliances such as dishwashers, the door and the side of the inner body 20 There are specific gaps on the right and left sides between the edges of the door. These gaps are for the door. by its asymmetrical positioning and thus increasing the gap between the seal and the door. This causes steam leaks and an unsightly appearance. Furthermore, the inside of the aforementioned door... To mount it to the body, the hinge plate must first be mounted to the side edges. This assembly process requires the clinching method, as is known from the state of the art. 25 It is used. This assembly method involves punching and molding in sheet metal. This is carried out using a drill. For this assembly method to be performed correctly, a drill is required. The process needs to be done from the thicker plate to the thinner plate. However, the inner casing of washing and / or drying appliances in the known state of the art The edges may not be thicker than the hinge plate mentioned, and therefore, the gap between the door and the inside 30 The durability of the assembly between the body and the frame is negatively affected. In this context, the existing an invention that provides a solution to the problems mentioned, a washing and / or drying device. It is being developed. 6080 / TR 4 The washer and / or washing machine developed with the present invention, the sample appearances of which are given in Figures 1-2. The dryer appliance (S) must have at least one indoor space where the items to be washed and / or dried are placed. containing the reservoir, with an opening on one side to provide access to the aforementioned inner reservoir. at least one inner body (1) which is made of sheet metal and is located; closing the aforementioned opening at least one door that allows it to be opened; the connection of the said door with the inner body (1) 5 two side panels facing each other on the door side of the inner body (1) at least two hinges mounted on the edges (2), in particular on the outer surface of these edges It includes the hair (3). The mentioned washer and / or dryer appliance (S) also has a door and side The inner chamber of the mentioned side edges (2) will reduce the gaps between the edges (2). 10 on the side edges (2) extending from the surfaces on the side towards the inner chamber. multiple (preferably six, three on each side edge (2)) (4) includes the protrusion. The mentioned protrusions (4) preferably include the side edges (2) It is obtained by shaping. Thanks to the mentioned protrusions (4), sheet metal plate structural strength of the (1) side edges (2) of the inner body and therefore, load bearing Its capacity is increasing. Thanks to the mentioned protrusions (4), the door and the side edges (2) 15 The gaps between them are decreasing, which helps to center the door. An example application of the invention is a washing and / or drying appliance that is also a dishwasher. During the production of (S), the inner body (1) has an opening that provides access to the inner chamber. On the side edges (2) located on the side, protrusions towards the inner chamber 20 (4) is formed. Then the hinge plates (3) required for the assembly of the door are formed. The hinge plates (3) of the mentioned door are mounted externally on the sides (2). It is mounted to the inner body (1) by means of closing the door opening. Thanks to the protrusions (4) mentioned when positioned, the door and the side edges (2) The gaps between them are decreasing, which allows the door to avoid taking an asymmetrical position. 25 It ensures centering. In a preferred application of the invention, at least two of the aforementioned protrusions (4) are on the side It is located in the areas where the hinge plates (3) of the edges (2) are connected. In this way, Mounting of hinge plates (3) to the side edges (2) and thus to the inner body (1) 30 The drilling process in this method involves drilling through the thick plate (e.g., hinge sheet (3)) to the thin one. This is done towards the plate (e.g., side edge (2)). This is also done by the washer and / or dryer. The durability of the device (S) is increasing. 6080 / TR Thanks to the washing and / or drying device (S) developed with the present invention, the hinge plate The strength of the connection between (3) and the inner body (1) is increased. Also, the washer thanks to the drying device (S), between the door and the inner body (1) side edges (2) Gaps are reduced, thus preventing steam leakage and unsightly appearances. is being eliminated. 5

Claims

6080 / TR 6 REQUESTS 1. Containing at least one internal compartment for placing items to be washed and / or dried, a sheet metal container with an opening on one side to provide access to the aforementioned inner chamber at least one inner body which is a metal plate (1); closing and opening of the aforementioned opening 5 at least one door that provides the connection of the mentioned door with the inner body (1) and two opposing side edges (2) on the door side of the inner body (1), especially at least two hinge plates mounted on the outer surface of these edges (3) a washing and / or drying appliance (S) which has the feature of having a door and side edges (2) The inner chamber 10 of the mentioned side edges (2) will reduce the gaps between them. The side edges (2) will extend from the surfaces on the side towards the inner chamber. It includes several protrusions (4) on it.

2. A washer and / or dryer appliance (S) conforming to Claim 1, and having the following characteristics: At least two of the protrusions (4) are attached to the hinge plates (3) of the side edges (2) 15 It is located in these regions.