German term
Wäschesperre
in paragraph [0015]
The context is: Das Abdeckteil 6 umfasst hierbei eine als "Wäschesperre" ausgebildete Schublade 8, die das Zwischenstück 5 im eingesetztem Zustand abdeckt, wie dies insbesondere in der Figur 3 dargestellt ist.
Can anybody tell me what the "Wäschesperre" is?
4 | lint trap (for blocking lint or laundry with filter screen) | Johannes Gleim |
Jan 20, 2016 14:15: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Other" to "Tech/Engineering" , "Field (specific)" from "Mechanics / Mech Engineering" to "Furniture / Household Appliances"
Proposed translations
lint trap (for blocking lint or laundry with filter screen)
https://www.google.de/#safe=active&q="Wäschesperre"
Preliminary note: Some peers may suspect machine-translations for patents even in cases of European manufacturing location, but machine-translations for patents are normally marked accordingly. Patent applications in Europe may be machine-translated or not, in USA this would be strange.
The term "Wäschesperre" consist of two particles: “Wäsche” (laundry, lint, clothes, underwear) and “Sperre” (lock, locking, blockage, barrier).
1. Beutel (1) für einen Wäschetrockner mit einer in einem Gehäuse drehbar gelagerten Trommel, einer mit einer Tür verschließbaren Beschickungsöffnung (2) sowie mit einer Einrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Prozessluftstromes, der über eine zwischen der Trommel und einem Wärmetauscher als Strömungskanal zwischengeschalteten Luftführung (3) strömt, und wobei in der Luftführung (3) eine Flusenfilterung mittels des Beutels (1) erfolgt, wobei der Beutel (1) mittels einer Adapterplatte (4) an der Luftführung (3) derart eingebunden ist, dass bei nicht korrekter Montage bzw. bei nicht korrektem Einsatz der Adapterplatte (4) an der Luftführung (3) die Türschließung an der Beschickungsöffnung (2) sperrt,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Adapterplatte (4) im korrekt eingesetzten Zustand von einem Abdeckteil (5) in die Dichtlage drückbar ist und
dass das Abdeckteil (5) eine als Schub ausgebildete Wäschesperre umfasst.
https://data.epo.org/publication-server/html-document-maximi...
(Note: Schub = Einschub)
All item including (5) are shown in figure 2. The "Wäschesperre" looks being the sieve/strainer/screen at the entry to prevent the laundry being entangled.
Cross references:
• DE9212226U1 [0002]
• EP443361A1 [0003]
• EP2230349A1 [0004]
• DE202007014571U1 [0005]
• EP2492389A [0006]
• DE29517898 [0007]
• GB2226380A [0009]
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Device for drying laundry by means of a current of air
US 7805856 B2
:
1. A device for drying laundry, the device comprising:
a drum receiving the laundry;
a ducting system guiding a current of air, said ducting system having a section downstream of the drum, in which the current of air is directed downwardly;
a filter disposed within the section and for capturing lint carried in the current of air from the drum;
a scraper disposed adjacent the filter to clear trapped lint,
https://www.google.com/patents/US7805856
(BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, sounds not being machine-translated and not marked accordingly)
Ansprüche(7) übersetzt aus folgender Sprache: Deutsch
1. Laundry treating machine, in particular tumble dryer (1) comprising in a housing (2) rotatably mounted drum (3), one with a door (4) closable charging opening (5), and a blower and a heater for generating a process air flow P, which in the locked state the door (4) through the drum (3) via a into the edge of the charging opening (5) arranged opening (7) which forms a portion of the Einfüllringes (8) can flow, and wherein in the Einfüllring (8) a opening (7) a concealing screen insert (9) is arranged, which is inserted or integrated in form-fitting manner,
characterized in
that the filter insert (9) is provided with a from the machine (1) removable filter cartridge (10) for filtering dust, and that the filter insert (10) is designed as an insert, the removable behind from the Einfüllring (8) sieve insert ( 9) is arranged.
https://www.google.com/patents/EP2107156A1?cl=en
(machine-translated as shown)
For items see figures 1 – 5.
Device for drying laundry by means of a current of air
US 7805856 B2
:
1. A device for drying laundry, the device comprising:
a drum receiving the laundry;
a ducting system guiding a current of air, said ducting system having a section downstream of the drum, in which the current of air is directed downwardly;
a filter disposed within the section and for capturing lint carried in the current of air from the drum;
a scraper disposed adjacent the filter to clear trapped lint, wherein the filter includes a channel arranged in an approximately horizontal manner and in the form of an inverted arch and oriented with an upward facing arch opening and the scraper having a curved foil resting on the filter in a sprung manner and curved according to the shape of the channel, and wherein the scraper has a rest position at a first end of the channel, the scraper being movable in a linear direction from the first end of the channel to a second end of the channel to scrape lint off of the filter.
https://www.google.com/patents/US7805856
(BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, apparently not machine-translated)
Wäschetrockner
EP 2860305 A2
:
[0015] Das Abdeckteil 6 umfasst hierbei eine als Wäschesperre ausgebildete Schublade 8, die das Zwischenstück 5 im eingesetztem Zustand abdeckt, wie dies insbesondere in der Figur 3 dargestellt ist.
:
[0018] Wie insbesondere aus der Figur 6 aus der Draufsicht des Abdeckteils 6 zu erkennen ist, weist die Schublade 8 eine aus einem Rost oder Sieb bestehende gebogene Deckfläche 15 auf.
http://www.google.com/patents/EP2860305A2?cl=de
Tumble dryer
EP 2860305 A2
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[0015] The cover 6 in this case comprises a designed as underwear drawer lock 8 that covers the intermediate piece 5 in the inserted state, as shown in particular in the Figure 3 is shown.
:
[0018] In particular from the Figure 6 can be seen from the plan view of the cover 6, the drawer 8 comprises a grate or screen, consisting of a curved top surface 15.
http://www.google.com/patents/EP2860305A2?cl=en&hl=de
(Applicant: Miele)
For items see figures 1 – 7.
Wäschetrockner
DE 102013110938 A1
:
[0008] Gemäß der Erfindung wird hierzu vorgeschlagen, dass an der Beschickungsöffnung ein Abdeckteil einsetzbar ist, welches eine siebförmige Abdeckung über der Öffnung des Beutels bildet. Hierbei wirkt das Abdeckteil mit einem an der Beschickungsöffnung angeordneten Zwischenstück zusammen. Somit ist insbesondere der Beutel sicher und einfach, aber auch zugänglich im Strömungskanal bzw. in der Luftführung eingebunden. Nach einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung umfasst das Abdeckteil eine als Wäschesperre ausgebildete Schublade, die das Zwischenstück im eingesetzten Zustand abdeckt. Hierbei bildet die Schublade einen Teil des Strömungskanals, in dem der Beutel angeordnet ist.
:
[0025] Wie insbesondere aus der 6 aus der Draufsicht des Abdeckteils 6 zu erkennen ist, weist die Schublade 8 eine aus einem Rost oder Sieb bestehende gebogene Deckfläche 15 auf.
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Ansprüche(13)
1. Wäschetrockner mit einer in einem Gehäuse drehbar gelagerten Trommel, einer mit einer Tür verschließbaren Beschickungsöffnung (3), sowie einer Einrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Prozessluftstromes, der über eine zwischen der Trommel und einem Wärmetauscher als Strömungskanal zwischengeschalteten Luftführung (1) strömt, deren Eintrittsöffnung (2) im gebogenen Bereich der Beschickungsöffnung (3) angeordnet ist, und wobei in der Luftführung (1) eine Flusenfilterung mittels eines Beutels (4) erfolgt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Beschickungsöffnung (3) ein Abdeckteil (6) einsetzbar ist, welches eine siebförmige Abdeckung über der Öffnung des Beutels (4) bildet.
http://www.google.dj/patents/DE102013110938A1?cl=de&hl=de
Clothes dryer übersetzt aus folgender Sprache: Deutsch
DE 102013110938 A1
:
[0008] According to the invention it is proposed in this respect that at the feed opening a cover is insertable, forming a sieve-like cover over the opening of the bag. In this case, the cover member cooperates with a feed opening arranged on the intermediate piece. Thus, in particular, the bag is safe and easy, but also involved in the flow channel or accessible in the air duct. According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cover includes a designed as underwear drawer lock, which covers the intermediate piece in the inserted state. Here, the drawer forms part of the flow channel, in which the bag is disposed.
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Ansprüche(13) übersetzt aus folgender Sprache: Deutsch
1. Dryer with a drum rotatably mounted in a housing, a closable loading door with an opening ( 3 ), As well as a device for generating a process air flow which via an intermediate as a flow duct between the drum and a heat exchanger air guide ( 1 ) Flows whose inlet opening ( 2 ) In the curved area of the feed opening ( 3 ) Is arranged, and wherein in the air guide ( 1 ) A Flusenfilterung means of a bag ( 4 ) Takes place, characterized in that at the feed opening ( 3 ) A cover ( 6 Is) used having a sieve-like cover over the opening of the bag ( 4 )
http://www.google.dj/patents/DE102013110938A1?cl=en&hl=de
(Miele, machine-translated)
Item 15 is shown on fig. 2 – 7.
Similar device, but different terminology:
Ansprüche(14)
1. Wäschetrockner mit
einer Wäschetrommel (1),
einer Tür (2) durch welche die Wäschetrommel (1) verschliessbar ist,
einer Flusenfilter-Vorrichtung (4) in einem Luftkanal eines durch die Wäschetrommel (1) laufenden Luftkreislaufs zum Zurückhalten zumindest eines Teils der in der Prozessluft (12) mitgeführten Wäscheflusen (17), wobei die Flusenfilter-Vorrichtung (4) mindestens einen Filterbeutel (5) mit einer Beutelöffnung (6) und einem Beutelinnenraum (70) beinhaltet,
https://www.google.com/patents/EP2492389A1?cl=de
Ansprüche(14) übersetzt aus folgender Sprache: Deutsch
1. Dryer with
a laundry drum (1),
a door (2) through which the laundry drum (1) is closable,
a lint filter device (4) running in an air duct of a through the laundry drum (1) air circuit for retaining at least a portion of the process air (12) entrained Wäscheflusen (17), wherein the lint filter device (4) at least one filter bag (5 ) includes with a bag opening (6) and a bag interior (70),
characterized in that the filter bag (5) on the door (2) is arranged in the clothes dryer.
https://www.google.com/patents/EP2492389A1?cl=en&hl=de
(Manufacturer: V-Zug)
Item 4 is shown in figures 1 -4 .
A removable filter assembly includes a perforate grid portion openly facing the interior of a tumbling chamber and effectively forming a portion of the stationary bulkhead engageable by the tumbling fabrics and further includes a fine mesh filter screen disposed in the path of air being drawn through the tumbling chamber. Lint and other particles removed from the airflow are collected on the fine mesh screen and trapped within the assembly between the perforate portion and the fine mesh screen which are removable from the bulkhead as a unit.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the instant invention to provide an improved filter assembly disposed in a stationary bulkhead and removable as a unit for efficient cleaning.
It is a further object of the instant invention to provide an improved filter assembly disposed in a stationary bulkhead and including a perforate housing portion forming a portion of the bulkhead openly facing the interior of the tumbling chamber and removable from the bulkhead.
It is still a further object of the instant invention to provide a bulkhead filter assembly including a housing defining a perforate portion cooperatively disposed in a stationary bulkhead openly facing the tumbling chamber for contact by tumbling articles therein and further including a perforate screen mounted on the filter housing for filtering lint from the airflow and retaining the lint within the filter assembly for removal from the dryer apparatus.
The instant invention achieves these objects in a drying apparatus having a stationary bulkhead at the front of the machine in which is positioned a bulkhead filter assembly having a housing effectively forming a portion of the bulkhead and defining a perforate portion openly facing the tumbling chamber. A filter screen, disposed adjacent to the perforate portion for filtering particles from the air and retaining the particles within the assembly, is removable from the apparatus with the housing.
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The filter means 73 includes a lint filter screen 103 and peripheral frame 104 that generally mates with the recess 100 in the rearwardly extending flange 99 of filter housing 94 and is thus supportable by the housing 94 in the air duct 70. The filter means 73 is removably retained in the recess 100 of the peripheral flange 99 by a pair of downwardly extending tabs 105 engageable with openings in the filter housing flange 99 and by a detent 106 extending downwardly from the upper filter housing flange 99.
As previously indicated the filter assembly 69 is removable from its operative position by gripping the upper handle 101 and sliding the assembly 69 toward the center of the access opening 57 so that the filter assembly 69, including the filter housing 94 and the filter means 73, is removed from the dryer apparatus as a unit. The lint is collected on the side of the filter screen 103 interior to the filter assembly 69 so that upon removal of the filter assembly 69 from the drying apparatus, lint is effectively trapped within the assembly.
https://www.google.com/patents/US3789514
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@ wakana M
Considering the different patents with figures, it should also be possible to circumscribe the function without translating this rare term. You will see, that most tumble driers have a similar device to prevent clothes, esp. small parts like underwear and lints to be swallowed by the vent outlet. The technical details may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but all have sieves, screens, filters, etc.
Discussion
The term "Wäschesperre" is unique for Miele anyway and probably invented by its staff. As former approval engineer in the electrical household branch (16 years) and factory inspector (7 years) I never heard of such device.
This origin explains why no other translation can be found. But the device or function may be incorporated in driers from other brands, too, and its designation can be retrieved or confirmed by identifying the item and consulting relevant English manuals from Miele and or other manufacturers.
What to do, if nobody is able to do this or has a corresponding manual? I would stay with the given translation. This is true in particular as the context for the asked term is identical to that of my first reference.
Machine translation or not, the fact that Miele did not alter it can be regarded as approval.
'trap' or 'barrier' may or may not be appropriate. Normally there is a lint trap. Here the Schublade 8 seems to act as a clothes or laundry trap?