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EP1288367A2
EP1288367A2 EP02405756A EP02405756A EP1288367A2 EP 1288367 A2 EP1288367 A2 EP 1288367A2 EP 02405756 A EP02405756 A EP 02405756A EP 02405756 A EP02405756 A EP 02405756A EP 1288367 A2 EP1288367 A2 EP 1288367A2
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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  • the invention relates to a drying cabinet according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the drying cabinet is suitable especially for drying laundry.
  • a generic drying cabinet is from US-A-5'152'077 known.
  • a in the floor area of the drying cabinet Fan arranged, which blows air through a heating element and leads from below into a drying chamber.
  • the air rises upwards and absorbs moisture from the laundry.
  • the damp Air is sucked down by the fan where it is flows over a condensation plate to return as dry, reheated air to get into the drying chamber.
  • This The drying apparatus has the disadvantage that items of laundry, which are close to the air supply opening, first with a dry one Air and the more distant laundry items only moist air flows around it.
  • the laundry thus dry differently, so that the whole Drying process takes a relatively long time.
  • one is relative great performance of the fan necessary to ensure adequate To ensure air circulation.
  • US-A-5'755'040 discloses a drying cabinet in which the heating element at the bottom and the fan at the top.
  • CH-A-690'038 also describes a drying cabinet in which Heating element and dehumidifier on top of the cabinet are arranged.
  • This arrangement has the disadvantage that the natural rise of warm air is not used and therefore an increased fan output is necessary. There too here a uniform drying of the laundry is not guaranteed is a relatively long drying time and accordingly high energy requirements required.
  • the drying cabinet according to the invention has air circulation in which warm, dry air from below into a Drying chamber is supplied, part of the air in the middle Height leaves the drying chamber for dehumidification and dehumidified Air is fed into the drying chamber from above. This ensures an even drying, so that shorten the total drying time required and at the same time the fan power required to generate air circulation can be minimized.
  • Heating element arranged and a dehumidifier is on the side attached to the drying cabinet.
  • first suspension means available, which are at least parallel to a front opening of the drying cabinet. Further there is at least one second suspension means, which runs transversely to the first hanging means and which one for hanging of hangers is suitable.
  • the drying cabinet can be used for drying of various items such as food, wood and Use leather. However, its preferred area of application is Drying laundry or clothing, so that in the following this application is described.
  • the drying cabinet has a housing 1, the interior of which forms a drying chamber 2. There are means in the drying room available to store the elements to be dried. Will the Drying cabinet used to dry laundry W, so are in the closet suspension devices such as rails 3,3 ', rods 4 or Linen, present.
  • the housing 1 has an upper cover 10, two side walls 11, a rear wall 12 and a bottom 13.
  • the front side is designed to be lockable. In the example shown here is therefore in the upper area a roller shutter box 16 with a roller shutter 16 'arranged.
  • the floor 13 is preferably on feet 15 or castors.
  • the housing 1 is pluggable formed, the individual walls can be inserted into clamping profiles 14 are, as shown in Figure 5. Thereby the housing can be manufactured easily and inexpensively. moreover assembly is easier, so the drying cabinet too is available as a kit.
  • the vertical walls also consist of individual elements put together by bridging clamping profiles 14 'can be used.
  • a heating element 5 is arranged on the floor 13.
  • the heating element 5 is here laid over the floor 13, electrical heating coils formed, as can be seen in Figure 2 is.
  • a radiation cover 17 is fastened over the heating element 5, around the heat generated by the heating element 5 if possible evenly distributed over the floor area in the drying room 2 radiate.
  • the cover 17 can for example consist of a Made of aluminum sheet.
  • a dehumidifier 8 is on the side and in the upper area Housing 1 attached.
  • This dehumidifier 8 has the for a dehumidification necessary elements, which essentially a compressor 80, an evaporator 81, an air condenser 82, a condensate pan 83 and a fan 84. Further is an operating and control unit on the dehumidifier 8 85 attached, by means of which the user uses the drying cabinet served. Any in the closet are not shown arranged temperature and humidity sensors and one corresponding associated electronics.
  • the drying cabinet has approximately the average height of the Drying chamber 2 has an air intake opening 7, in which a Filter 7 is arranged.
  • a blow-out opening 6 is arranged, in which air baffles 6 'are arranged.
  • the dehumidifier 8 is now on Housing 1 arranged that air coming from the drying chamber 2 escapes through the suction opening 7, through the dehumidifier 8 flows and by means of the fan 84 through the blow-out opening 6 passed back into the drying chamber 2 becomes.
  • This inventive arrangement of the heating elements 5 and Inlet or suction opening 6.7 enables efficient Drying. Since the heating element 5 is arranged on the floor, warm air rises along the laundry to be dried. It creates a natural air flow, which the laundry W evenly flows around. As a result, the air absorbs some of the moisture the laundry W on. At least part of this air is now in the middle of the drying chamber 2 through the suction opening 7 deducted into the dehumidifier 8. Through the blow-out opening 6 is dry air from above into the drying chamber 2 blown, which flows through the laundry W from top to bottom. This is in addition to the top area already damp but warm air still a bit cooled, but still dry air is present, which also dampens the laundry W can record. In this way, the laundry W in the upper and in the lower area at least approximately evenly and dried quickly.
  • the control unit preferably regulates the interaction between Heat generation by means of the heating element 5, the dehumidification by means of the dehumidifier 8 and the air circulation by means of the fan 84. This allows the drying temperature regulate in drying chamber 2 to a maximum of 40 ° C.
  • the drying cabinet described here also has via a hanging device for the laundry W to be dried, which also supports the drying process. So are in the drying chamber 2 suspension rails 3.3 'arranged. Depending on The height of the cabinet is two or more one above the other Rails. There are also several rails at the same height 3,3 'arranged parallel to each other. These suspension rails 3.3 ' run parallel to the front opening of the housing 1, so that their entire length is easily accessible.
  • the suspension rails 3,3 ' are attached to the side walls 11 of the housing 1. To the For this purpose, side walls 11 are fastening profiles at different heights 18 arranged, the cross sections of the shape of a have U open to the top.
  • Each suspension rail 3, 3 ' has, as shown in Figure 4 is, an elongated support element 30 on the end faces Fastening lugs 32 are arranged. These mounting lugs 32 can be hooked into the fastening profiles 18.
  • the support element 30 has an elliptical cross section. It thus forms a support surface on which the laundry W without clips or other fasteners can and does not fall off when drying. So that Wash laundry also dries well in the area of its contact surface the rails 3,3 'air passage openings 31.
  • suspension rods 4 which cross run to the suspension rails 3,3 '.
  • tensioned cords can also be used.
  • hangers 4 ' can be hung.
  • hangers 4 'clothes are hung between the hanging rails 3.3 'held. This prevents the Rotate clothes hanger 4 'through the air flow and close the clothes lie close together. This also optimizes the drying process.
  • the suspension device described here can also be used use in other drying cabinets.
  • the drying cabinet according to the invention enables efficient Drying with minimal energy consumption. Still is the drying cabinet is inexpensive and easy to install.

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The device has a drying chamber in a housing, a dehumidifying unit and a heating element; heated air is fed from below into the drying chamber. An air induction opening(s) is arranged in the central height region of the drying chamber and an air outlet opening(s) in the upper region. Moist air from the drying chamber passes through the induction opening into the dehumidifying unit; dry air passes via the outlet opening to the drying chamber. The device has a drying chamber (2) enclosed by a housing (1), a dehumidifying unit (8) and a heating element (5), whereby heated air is fed from below into the drying chamber. At least one air induction opening (7) is arranged in the central height region of the drying chamber and at least one air outlet opening (6) in the upper region. Moist air from the drying chamber passes through the air induction opening into the dehumidifying unit and dry air passes via the outlet opening to the drying chamber.

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Technisches GebietTechnical field

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Trocknungsschrank gemäss Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1. Der Trocknungsschrank eignet sich insbesondere zum Trocknen von Wäsche.The invention relates to a drying cabinet according to the preamble of claim 1. The drying cabinet is suitable especially for drying laundry.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Ein gattungsgemässer Trocknungsschrank ist aus US-A-5'152'077 bekannt. Hier ist im Bodenbereich des Trocknungsschrankes ein Ventilator angeordnet, welcher Luft durch ein Heizelement bläst und von unten in eine Trocknungskammer leitet. Die Luft steigt nach oben und nimmt aus der Wäsche Feuchtigkeit auf. Die feuchte Luft wird mittels des Ventilators nach unten abgesaugt, wo sie über eine Kondensationsplatte strömt, um wieder als trockene, erneut erwärmte Luft in die Trocknungskammer zu gelangen. Dieser Trocknungsapparat weist den Nachteil auf, dass Wäschestücke, welche nahe an der Luftzufuhröffnung liegen, zuerst mit trockener Luft beaufschlagt werden und die weiter entfernten Wäschestücke nur mit bereits feuchter Luft umströmt werden. Die Wäschestücke trocknen somit unterschiedlich, so dass der gesamte Trocknungsprozess relativ lange dauert. Zudem ist eine relativ grosse Leistung des Ventilators notwendig, um eine ausreichende Luftzirkulation zu gewährleisten.A generic drying cabinet is from US-A-5'152'077 known. Here is a in the floor area of the drying cabinet Fan arranged, which blows air through a heating element and leads from below into a drying chamber. The air rises upwards and absorbs moisture from the laundry. The damp Air is sucked down by the fan where it is flows over a condensation plate to return as dry, reheated air to get into the drying chamber. This The drying apparatus has the disadvantage that items of laundry, which are close to the air supply opening, first with a dry one Air and the more distant laundry items only moist air flows around it. The laundry thus dry differently, so that the whole Drying process takes a relatively long time. In addition, one is relative great performance of the fan necessary to ensure adequate To ensure air circulation.

US-A-5'755'040 offenbart einen Trocknungsschrank, bei welchem das Heizelement unten und der Ventilator oben angeordnet ist. US-A-5'755'040 discloses a drying cabinet in which the heating element at the bottom and the fan at the top.

Ein Teil der erwärmten Luft wird in einem seitlichen, von der Trocknungskammer getrennten Kanal nach oben geleitet, wobei sie über Öffnungen, welche über die Höhe der Kammer verteilt angeordnet sind, in diese hinein geleitet wird. Dieser Aufbau ist relativ kompliziert und erhöht die Herstellungskosten des Trocknungsschrankes.Part of the heated air is in a side, from the Drying chamber passed separate channel up, being through openings which are distributed over the height of the chamber are led into it. This structure is relatively complicated and increases the manufacturing cost of the Drying cabinet.

CH-A-690'038 beschreibt ferner einen Trocknungsschrank, bei welchem Heizelement und Entfeuchtungsapparat oben auf dem Schrank angeordnet sind. Diese Anordnung weist den Nachteil auf, dass das natürliche Aufsteigen von warmer Luft nicht ausgenützt wird und somit eine erhöhte Ventilatorleistung notwendig ist. Da auch hier eine gleichmässige Trocknung der Wäsche nicht gewährleistet ist, wird eine relativ lange Trocknungszeit und ein entsprechend hoher Energiebedarf benötigt.CH-A-690'038 also describes a drying cabinet in which Heating element and dehumidifier on top of the cabinet are arranged. This arrangement has the disadvantage that the natural rise of warm air is not used and therefore an increased fan output is necessary. There too here a uniform drying of the laundry is not guaranteed is a relatively long drying time and accordingly high energy requirements required.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Es ist deshalb Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen Trocknungsschrank, insbesondere zum Trocknen von Wäsche, zu schaffen, welcher eine effiziente und energiesparende Trocknung ermöglicht und trotzdem kostengünstig herstellbar ist.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a drying cabinet, especially for drying laundry, which create a enables efficient and energy-saving drying and still is inexpensive to manufacture.

Diese Aufgabe löst ein Trocknungsschrank mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1.This task is solved by a drying cabinet with the characteristics of Claim 1.

Der erfindungsgemässe Trocknungsschrank weist eine Luftzirkulation auf, bei welcher warme, trockene Luft von unten in eine Trocknungskammer zugeführt ist, ein Teil der Luft in mittlerer Höhe die Trocknungskammer zwecks Entfeuchtung verlässt und entfeuchtete Luft von oben in die Trocknungskammer zugeführt ist. Dies gewährleistet eine gleichmässige Trocknung, so dass sich die gesamthaft benötigte Trocknungszeit verkürzen und gleichzeitig die benötigte Ventilatorleistung zur Erzeugung der Luftzirkulation minimieren lässt.The drying cabinet according to the invention has air circulation in which warm, dry air from below into a Drying chamber is supplied, part of the air in the middle Height leaves the drying chamber for dehumidification and dehumidified Air is fed into the drying chamber from above. This ensures an even drying, so that shorten the total drying time required and at the same time the fan power required to generate air circulation can be minimized.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist im unteren Bereich ein Heizelement angeordnet und ein Entfeuchtungsapparat ist seitlich am Trocknungsschrank befestigt.In a preferred embodiment, is in the lower area Heating element arranged and a dehumidifier is on the side attached to the drying cabinet.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind im Trocknungsschrank erste Aufhängemittel vorhanden, welche mindestens parallel zu einer vorderen Öffnung des Trocknungsschrankes verlaufen. Ferner ist mindestens ein zweites Aufhängemittel vorhanden, welches quer zu den ersten Aufhängemittel verläuft und welches zum Aufhängen von Kleiderbügeln geeignet ist.In a preferred embodiment are in the drying cabinet first suspension means available, which are at least parallel to a front opening of the drying cabinet. Further there is at least one second suspension means, which runs transversely to the first hanging means and which one for hanging of hangers is suitable.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen gehen aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen hervor.Further advantageous embodiments can be found in the dependent ones Claims.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungBrief description of the drawing

Im folgenden wird der Erfindungsgegenstand anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels, welches in der beiliegenden Zeichnung dargestellt ist, erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
einen Längsschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemässen Trocknungsschrank;
Figur 2
einen Querschnitt durch den Schrank gemäss Figur 1 entlang A-A;
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einen Querschnitt durch den Schrank gemäss Figur 1 entlang B-B;
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einen Ausschnitt einer Aufhängeschiene und
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eine Detaildarstellung eines Eckbereiches des Schrankgehäuses.
The subject matter of the invention is explained below using a preferred exemplary embodiment, which is illustrated in the accompanying drawing. Show it:
Figure 1
a longitudinal section through an inventive drying cabinet;
Figure 2
a cross section through the cabinet according to Figure 1 along AA;
Figure 3
a cross section through the cabinet according to Figure 1 along BB;
Figure 4
a section of a suspension rail and
Figure 5
a detailed view of a corner area of the cabinet housing.

Wege zur Ausführung der ErfindungWays of Carrying Out the Invention

In Figur 1 ist ein erfindungsgemässer Trocknungsschrank dargestellt. Der beanspruchte Trocknungsschrank lässt sich zur Trocknung von verschiedenen Gegenständen wie Lebensmitteln, Holz und Leder einsetzen. Sein bevorzugter Einsatzbereich ist jedoch die Trocknung von Wäsche oder Kleidungsstücken, so dass im folgenden diese Anwendung beschrieben wird.1 shows a drying cabinet according to the invention. The drying cabinet can be used for drying of various items such as food, wood and Use leather. However, its preferred area of application is Drying laundry or clothing, so that in the following this application is described.

Der Trocknungsschrank weist ein Gehäuse 1 auf, dessen Innenraum eine Trocknungskammer 2 bildet. Im Trocknungsraum sind Mittel vorhanden, um die zu trocknenden Elemente zu lagern. Wird der Trocknungsschrank zum Trocknen von Wäsche W eingesetzt, so sind im Schrank Aufhängemittel, wie Schienen 3,3', Stangen 4 oder Leinen, vorhanden.The drying cabinet has a housing 1, the interior of which forms a drying chamber 2. There are means in the drying room available to store the elements to be dried. Will the Drying cabinet used to dry laundry W, so are in the closet suspension devices such as rails 3,3 ', rods 4 or Linen, present.

Das Gehäuse 1 weist eine obere Abdeckung 10, zwei Seitenwände 11, eine Rückwand 12 und einen Boden 13 auf. Die vordere Seite ist verschliessbar gestaltet. Im hier dargestellten Beispiel ist deshalb im oberen Bereich ein Rolladenkasten 16 mit einem Rolladen 16' angeordnet. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, den Schrank mit einer oder zwei Türen zu verschliessen. Der Boden 13 steht vorzugsweise auf Füssen 15 oder Rollen. Das Gehäuse 1 ist steckbar ausgebildet, wobei die einzelnen Wände in Klemmprofile 14 einsteckbar sind, wie dies in Figur 5 dargestellt ist. Dadurch lässt sich das Gehäuse einfach und kostengünstig fertigen. Zudem ist die Montage erleichtert, so dass der Trocknungsschrank auch als Bausatz lieferbar ist. Wie in Figur 1 ersichtlich ist, lassen sich bei hohen Schränken auch die vertikalen Wände aus Einzelelementen zusammenstecken, indem Überbrückungs-Klemmprofile 14' verwendet werden.The housing 1 has an upper cover 10, two side walls 11, a rear wall 12 and a bottom 13. The front side is designed to be lockable. In the example shown here is therefore in the upper area a roller shutter box 16 with a roller shutter 16 'arranged. However, it is also possible to use the closet to lock one or two doors. The floor 13 is preferably on feet 15 or castors. The housing 1 is pluggable formed, the individual walls can be inserted into clamping profiles 14 are, as shown in Figure 5. Thereby the housing can be manufactured easily and inexpensively. moreover assembly is easier, so the drying cabinet too is available as a kit. As can be seen in Figure 1, leave with tall cupboards, the vertical walls also consist of individual elements put together by bridging clamping profiles 14 'can be used.

Wie in der Figur 1 ersichtlich, ist im unteren Bereich des Gehäuses 1, genauer auf dem Boden 13 ein Heizelement 5 angeordnet. Das Heizelement 5 ist hier durch über dem Boden 13 verlegte, elektrische Heizschlangen gebildet, wie dies in Figur 2 ersichtlich ist. Es sind jedoch auch andere Arten von Heizelementen möglich, welche auf oder knapp über dem Boden 13 angeordnet sind. Über dem Heizelement 5 ist eine Strahlungsabdeckung 17 befestigt, um die vom Heizelement 5 erzeugte Wärme möglichst gleichmässig über die Bodenfläche verteilt in den Trocknungsraum 2 abzustrahlen. Die Abdeckung 17 kann beispielsweise aus einem Aluminiumblech bestehen.As can be seen in Figure 1, is in the lower region of the housing 1, more precisely, a heating element 5 is arranged on the floor 13. The heating element 5 is here laid over the floor 13, electrical heating coils formed, as can be seen in Figure 2 is. However, there are other types of heating elements possible, which is arranged on or just above the floor 13 are. A radiation cover 17 is fastened over the heating element 5, around the heat generated by the heating element 5 if possible evenly distributed over the floor area in the drying room 2 radiate. The cover 17 can for example consist of a Made of aluminum sheet.

Seitlich und im oberen Bereich ist ein Entfeuchtungsapparat 8 am Gehäuse 1 befestigt. Dieser Entfeuchtungsapparat 8 weist die für eine Entfeuchtung notwendigen Elemente auf, welche im wesentlichen ein Kompressor 80, ein Verdampfer 81, ein Luftkondensator 82, eine Kondensatwanne 83 und ein Ventilator 84 sind. Ferner ist am Entfeuchtungsapparat 8 eine Bedienungs- und Steuereinheit 85 angebracht, mittels welcher der Benützer den Trocknungsschrank bedient. Nicht dargestellt sind allfällige im Schrank angeordnete Temperatur- und Luftfeuchtigkeits-Sensoren und eine entsprechende zugehörige Elektronik.A dehumidifier 8 is on the side and in the upper area Housing 1 attached. This dehumidifier 8 has the for a dehumidification necessary elements, which essentially a compressor 80, an evaporator 81, an air condenser 82, a condensate pan 83 and a fan 84. Further is an operating and control unit on the dehumidifier 8 85 attached, by means of which the user uses the drying cabinet served. Any in the closet are not shown arranged temperature and humidity sensors and one corresponding associated electronics.

Der Trocknungsschrank weist in ungefähr mittlerer Höhe der Trocknungskammer 2 eine Luft-Ansaugöffnung 7 auf, in welcher ein Filter 7 angeordnet ist. Im oberen Bereich der Trocknungskammer 2 ist eine Ausblasöffnung 6 angeordnet, in welcher Luftleitbleche 6' angeordnet sind. Der Entfeuchtungsapparat 8 ist nun so am Gehäuse 1 angeordnet, dass Luft, welche von der Trocknungskammer 2 durch die Ansaugöffnung 7 entweicht, durch den Entfeuchtungsapparat 8 strömt und mittels des Ventilators 84 durch die Ausblasöffnung 6 wieder in die Trocknungskammer 2 zurückgeleitet wird.The drying cabinet has approximately the average height of the Drying chamber 2 has an air intake opening 7, in which a Filter 7 is arranged. In the upper area of the drying chamber 2, a blow-out opening 6 is arranged, in which air baffles 6 'are arranged. The dehumidifier 8 is now on Housing 1 arranged that air coming from the drying chamber 2 escapes through the suction opening 7, through the dehumidifier 8 flows and by means of the fan 84 through the blow-out opening 6 passed back into the drying chamber 2 becomes.

Diese erfindungsgemässe Anordnung des Heizelemente 5 und der Einlass- beziehungsweise Ansaugöffnung 6,7 ermöglicht eine effiziente Trocknung. Da das Heizelement 5 am Boden angeordnet ist, steigt warme Luft entlang der zu trocknenden Wäsche W empor. Es entsteht ein natürlicher Luftstrom, welcher die Wäsche W gleichmässig umströmt. Dadurch nimmt die Luft einen Teil der Feuchtigkeit der Wäsche W auf. Mindestens ein Teil dieser Luft wird nun im mittleren Bereich der Trocknungskammer 2 durch die Ansaugöffnung 7 in den Entfeuchtungsapparat 8 abgezogen. Durch die Ausblasöffnung 6 wird trockene Luft von oben in die Trocknungskammer 2 geblasen, welche die Wäsche W von oben nach unten durchströmt. Dadurch ist im oberen Bereich zusätzlich zur bereits feuchten, aber warmen Luft noch etwas abgekühlte, aber noch trockene Luft vorhanden, welche ebenfalls Feuchtigkeit der Wäsche W aufnehmen kann. Auf diese Weise wird die Wäsche W im oberen und im unteren Bereich mindestens annähernd gleichmässig und gleich schnell getrocknet.This inventive arrangement of the heating elements 5 and Inlet or suction opening 6.7 enables efficient Drying. Since the heating element 5 is arranged on the floor, warm air rises along the laundry to be dried. It creates a natural air flow, which the laundry W evenly flows around. As a result, the air absorbs some of the moisture the laundry W on. At least part of this air is now in the middle of the drying chamber 2 through the suction opening 7 deducted into the dehumidifier 8. Through the blow-out opening 6 is dry air from above into the drying chamber 2 blown, which flows through the laundry W from top to bottom. This is in addition to the top area already damp but warm air still a bit cooled, but still dry air is present, which also dampens the laundry W can record. In this way, the laundry W in the upper and in the lower area at least approximately evenly and dried quickly.

Vorzugsweise regelt die Steuereinheit das Zusammenspiel zwischen Wärmeerzeugung mittels des Heizelementes 5, der Entfeuchtung mittels des Entfeuchtungsapparates 8 und der Luftzirkulation mittels des Ventilators 84. Dadurch lässt sich die Trocknungstemperatur in der Trocknungskammer 2 auf maximal 40°C regulieren.The control unit preferably regulates the interaction between Heat generation by means of the heating element 5, the dehumidification by means of the dehumidifier 8 and the air circulation by means of the fan 84. This allows the drying temperature regulate in drying chamber 2 to a maximum of 40 ° C.

Der hier beschriebene Trocknungsschrank verfügt des weiteren über eine Aufhängevorrichtung für die zu trocknende Wäsche W, welche ebenfalls den Trocknungsprozess unterstützt. So sind in der Trocknungskammer 2 Aufhängeschienen 3,3' angeordnet. Je nach Höhe des Schrankes sind dies zwei oder mehr übereinander angeordnete Schienen. Zudem sind auf gleicher Höhe mehrere Schienen 3,3' parallel zueinander angeordnet. Diese Aufhängeschienen 3,3' verlaufen parallel zur vorderen Öffnung des Gehäuses 1, so dass ihre gesamte Länge gut zugänglich ist. Die Aufhängeschienen 3,3' sind an den Seitenwänden 11 des Gehäuses 1 befestigt. An den Seitenwänden 11 sind hierfür auf verschiedenen Höhen Befestigungsprofile 18 angeordnet, deren Querschnitte die Form eines nach oben offenen U aufweisen.The drying cabinet described here also has via a hanging device for the laundry W to be dried, which also supports the drying process. So are in the drying chamber 2 suspension rails 3.3 'arranged. Depending on The height of the cabinet is two or more one above the other Rails. There are also several rails at the same height 3,3 'arranged parallel to each other. These suspension rails 3.3 ' run parallel to the front opening of the housing 1, so that their entire length is easily accessible. The suspension rails 3,3 ' are attached to the side walls 11 of the housing 1. To the For this purpose, side walls 11 are fastening profiles at different heights 18 arranged, the cross sections of the shape of a have U open to the top.

Jede Aufhängeschienen 3,3' weist, wie in Figur 4 dargestellt ist, ein längliches Auflageelement 30 auf, an dessen Stirnflächen Befestigungsnasen 32 angeordnet sind. Diese Befestigungsnasen 32 lassen sich in die Befestigungsprofile 18 einhängen.Each suspension rail 3, 3 'has, as shown in Figure 4 is, an elongated support element 30 on the end faces Fastening lugs 32 are arranged. These mounting lugs 32 can be hooked into the fastening profiles 18.

Das Auflageelement 30 weist einen elliptischen Querschnitt auf. Es bildet dadurch eine Auflagefläche, auf welcher die Wäsche W ohne Klammern oder andere Befestigungsmittel aufgelegt werden kann und trotzdem beim Trocknen nicht herunter fällt. Damit die Wäsche W auch im Bereich ihrer Auflagefläche gut trocknet, weisen die Schienen 3,3' Luftdurchlassöffnungen 31 auf. Vorzugsweise sind Aufhängeschienen 3,3' mit unterschiedlichen Breiten vorhanden. Ist oben eine relativ schmale Schiene 3 und unten eine breite Schiene 3' angeordnet, so werden lange Wäschestücke trapezförmig geöffnet. Die Luft kann somit optimal entlang diesen langen Wäschestücken nach oben strömen, so dass sich auch diese Wäschestücke gleichmässig und effizient trocknen lassen. Es ist bei höheren Schränken auch möglich, drei oder mehr Schienen übereinander anzuordnen, wobei die mittleren Schienen mittlere breiten aufweisen.The support element 30 has an elliptical cross section. It thus forms a support surface on which the laundry W without clips or other fasteners can and does not fall off when drying. So that Wash laundry also dries well in the area of its contact surface the rails 3,3 'air passage openings 31. Preferably there are suspension rails 3,3 'with different widths. Is a relatively narrow rail 3 above and one below wide rail 3 'arranged, long items of laundry become trapezoidal open. The air can thus optimally along this long items of laundry flow upwards, so that these too Let items of laundry dry evenly and efficiently. It is With higher cabinets it is also possible to have three or more rails to be arranged one above the other, the middle rails middle have wide.

Wie in Figur 3 sichtbar ist, sind an der Decke 10 beziehungsweise im oberen Bereich Aufhängestangen 4 angeordnet, welche quer zu den Aufhängeschienen 3,3' verlaufen. Anstelle von Stangen lassen sich auch gespannte Schnüre verwenden. An diesen Aufhängestangen 4 lassen sich Kleiderbügel 4' aufhängen. An Kleiderbügel 4' gehängte Kleidungsstücke werden so zwischen den Aufhängeschienen 3,3' gehalten. Dadurch wird verhindert, dass sich die Kleiderbügel 4' durch den Luftstrom drehen und die Kleider zu fest aneinander liegen. Auch dies optimiert den Trocknungsprozess. Die hier beschriebene Aufhängevorrichtung lässt sich auch in anderen Trocknungsschränken einsetzen.As can be seen in FIG. 3, there are 10 or arranged in the upper area suspension rods 4, which cross run to the suspension rails 3,3 '. Instead of poles tensioned cords can also be used. On these hanging bars 4 hangers 4 'can be hung. On hangers 4 'clothes are hung between the hanging rails 3.3 'held. This prevents the Rotate clothes hanger 4 'through the air flow and close the clothes lie close together. This also optimizes the drying process. The suspension device described here can also be used use in other drying cabinets.

Der erfindungsgemässe Trocknungsschrank ermöglicht eine effiziente Trocknung mit einem minimalen Energiebedarf. Trotzdem ist der Trocknungsschrank kostengünstig und einfach montierbar. The drying cabinet according to the invention enables efficient Drying with minimal energy consumption. Still is the drying cabinet is inexpensive and easy to install.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

WW
WäscheLaundry
11
Gehäusecasing
1010
obere Abdeckungtop cover
1111
SeitenwandSide wall
1212
Rückwandrear wall
1313
Bodenground
1414
Klemmprofilclamping profile
14'14 '
Überbrückungs-KlemmprofilBypass clamping profile
1515
Füssefeet
1616
RolladenkastenA roller shutter case
16'16 '
Rolladenshutters
1717
Strahlungsabdeckungradiation cover
1818
Befestigungsprofilmounting profile
22
Trocknungskammerdrying chamber
33
Obere AufhängeschieneUpper suspension rail
3030
Auflageelementsupport element
3131
LuftdurchlassöffnungAir passage opening
3232
Befestigungsnasefixing lug
3'3 '
untere Aufhängeschienelower suspension rail
44
AufhängestangeUpright
4'4 '
Kleiderbügelhanger
55
Heizelementeheating elements
66
Ausblasöffnungexhaust vent
6'6 '
Lamellenslats
77
Ansaugöffnungsuction
7'7 '
Filterfilter
88th
Entfeuchtungsapparatdehumidifier
8080
Kompressorcompressor
8181
VerdampferEvaporator
8282
Luftkondensatorair condenser
8383
KondensatwanneDrain pan
8484
Ventilatorfan
8585
Bedienungs- und SteuereinheitOperating and control unit

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Trocknungsschrank, insbesondere zum Trocknen von Wäsche oder Kleidungsstücken, mit einem von einem Gehäuse (1) umschlossenen Trocknungsraum (2), einem Entfeuchtungsapparat (8) und einem Heizelement (5), wobei die Luftzufuhr von mittels des Heizelements (5) erwärmter Luft von unten in eine Trocknungskammer (2) des Trocknungsschrankes erfolgt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf mittlerer Höhe der Trocknungskammer (2) mindestens eine Luft-Ansaugöffnung (7) und im oberen Bereich mindestens eine Luft-Ausblasöffnung (6) angeordnet ist, und dass feuchte Luft von der Trocknungskammer (2) durch die Luft-Ansaugöffnung (7) in den Entfeuchtungsapparat (8) und von diesem getrocknete Luft durch die Luft-Ausblasöffnung (6) in die Trocknungskammer (2) strömt.Drying cabinet, in particular for drying laundry or clothing, with a drying chamber (2) enclosed by a housing (1), a dehumidifier (8) and a heating element (5), the air being supplied from below by air heated by the heating element (5) into a drying chamber (2) of the drying cabinet, characterized in that at least one air suction opening (7) is arranged at a middle height of the drying chamber (2) and at least one air outlet opening (6) in the upper area, and that moist air from the drying chamber (2) through the air suction opening (7) in the dehumidifier (8) and from this dried air flows through the air outlet opening (6) into the drying chamber (2). Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Entfeuchtungsapparat (8) seitlich am Trocknungsschrank befestigt ist und die Luft-Ausblasöffnung (6) und die Luft-Ansaugöffnung (7) überdeckt.Drying cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the dehumidifier (8) is attached to the side of the drying cabinet and covers the air outlet opening (6) and the air suction opening (7). Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Heizelement (5) auf einem Boden (13) des Trocknungsschrankes angeordnet ist.Drying cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the heating element (5) is arranged on a floor (13) of the drying cabinet. Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Heizelement (5) über dem Boden (13) verlaufende Heizschlangen sind.Drying cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that the heating element (5) are heating coils running above the floor (13). Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass über dem Heizelement (5) eine Strahlungsabdeckung (17) angeordnet ist zwecks mindestens annähernd gleichmässiger flächiger Abstrahlung der vom Heizelement (5) erzeugten Wärme in die Trocknungskammer (2).Drying cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that a radiation cover (17) is arranged above the heating element (5) for the purpose of at least approximately uniform surface radiation of the heat generated by the heating element (5) into the drying chamber (2). Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Trocknungsschrank erste Aufhängemittel (3,3') vorhanden sind, welche mindestens annähernd parallel zu einer vorderen verschliessbaren Öffnung des Trocknungsschrankes verlaufen.Drying cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that in the drying cabinet there are first suspension means (3, 3 ') which run at least approximately parallel to a front closable opening of the drying cabinet. Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Aufhängemittel Aufhängeschienen (3,3') mit einem elliptischen Querschnitt sind, welche eine Auflagefläche zur Auflage von Wäschestücken aufweisen und welche Luftdurchlassöffnungen (32) aufweisen.Drying cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that the first suspension means are suspension rails (3, 3 ') with an elliptical cross-section, which have a support surface for supporting laundry items and which have air passage openings (32). Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Aufhängeschienen (3,3') in u-förmige Befestigungsprofile (18) einhängbar sind, wobei die Befestigungsprofile (18) an Seitenwänden (11) des Trocknungsschrankes befestigt sind.Drying cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that the suspension rails (3, 3 ') can be suspended in U-shaped fastening profiles (18), the fastening profiles (18) being fastened to side walls (11) of the drying cabinet. Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass übereinander im Trocknungsschrank angeordnete Aufhängeschienen (3,3') unterschiedliche Breiten aufweisen, wobei deren Breite von oben nach unten zunimmt.Drying cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that hanging rails (3, 3 ') arranged one above the other in the drying cabinet have different widths, their width increasing from top to bottom. Trocknungsschrank nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Trocknungskammer (2) zweite Aufhängemittel (4) angeordnet sind, welche quer zu den ersten Aufhängemitteln (3,3') verlaufen und zur Aufhängung von Kleiderbügeln (4') geeignet sind.Drying cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that in the drying chamber (2) second suspension means (4) are arranged, which extend transversely to the first suspension means (3,3 ') and are suitable for hanging clothes hangers (4').
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