Abstract:
A firefighting device is described, which is adapted for use in a laundry washing or washing/drying household appliance, said household appliance comprising an internal tub adapted to contain water, the device comprising: - a hydraulic duct (TU) adapted to supply water into the tub (C) for said firefighting function; - an electromechanical actuator (EVW, EVA) adapted to either enable or stop the supply of water into the tub through said hydraulic duct (TU); - an electromechanical switch (THF) adapted to detect the temperature inside the tub and to control said electromechanical actuator (EVW, EVA) in such a way as to enable the supply of water upon detection of a temperature exceeding a first threshold, and to stop the supply of water upon detection of a temperature below a second threshold, which is lower than said first threshold; - said electromechanical switch (THF) and electromechanical actuator (EVW, EVA) being electrically connected to an electric input connection of the appliance.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an oven comprising: a muffle (2) that defines a cooking cavity (3) for containing foods to be cooked, the muffle (2) comprising at least one horizontal floor (8), heating means (6) adapted to heat air, ventilating means (9) adapted to circulate the air inside the cooking cavity (3); the oven further comprises a tray (7) positioned underneath the cooking cavity (3), the tray (7) being separated from the cooking cavity (3) by the horizontal floor (8), the tray (7) comprising, inside of it, heating means (6) in fluidic connection with the ventilating means (9).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an oven comprising: a muffle (2) that defines a coking cavity (3) for containing foods to be cooked, the muffle (2) comprising at least one horizontal floor (8), heating means (6) adapted to heat air, ventilating means (9) adapted to circulate the air, at least one air distribution element (5) comprising at least one channel (10) adapted to receive the air being circulated and to allow it to flow through, wherein the distribution element (5) further comprises a plurality of inlet openings (11) in fluidic connection with the at least one channel (10) and adapted to supply air into said cooking cavity (3); the ventilating means (9) comprise at least one fan in fluidic connection with the distribution element (5), the fan being placed at least partially under the level of the horizontal floor (8).
Abstract:
Described herein is a method for manufacturing a household cooking appliance, in particular an oven, having a muffle (5) defining a cooking chamber. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing the muffle (5); b) providing a channelling (10) for conveying air; c) associating to a rear wall (5c) of the muffle (5) a first fan (30) for ventilation of the cooking chamber; d) associating to the channelling (10) a second fan (20) for forcing air into the channelling (10); e) associating the channelling (10) to an upper wall (5a) of the muffle (5). Step b) comprises the operation of shearing from a semi-finished product of a metal component (10a) of the channelling (10) a corresponding portion (40), so as to define an opening (23) for installation of the second fan (20). Step c) comprises the operation of using the portion (40) sheared from the semi¬ finished product of the metal component (10a) of the channelling (10) as a bracket for fixing the first fan (30) to the rear wall (5c) of the muffle (5).
Abstract:
An oven for cooking food comprising: -a muffle (2); -a groove (20) fashioned in a wall of the muffle (2); -a tab (4) which contributes to supporting an electric heating element (3) for cooking; In an operational configuration the tab (4) is inserted into said groove (20), along which it is free to slide so as to compensate for any thermal expansions.
Abstract:
An electrical household appliance for washing laundry comprises : a washing compartment (2); means (3) for delivering detergent to the washing compartment (2) and comprising a first zone (31) for receiving the detergent introduced from outside the electrical household appliance (1) and a second zone (32), adjacent the first (31) and interposed along the delivery means (3) between the washing compartment (2) and the first zone (31); a panel (4) interposed between the first and the second zone (31, 32), the panel (4) being movable between a first and a second configuration and, in the second configuration, occluding a section (40) for the passage between the first and the second zone (31, 32) which is larger than in the first configuration; the first and second configurations of the panel (4) being suitable for delivering to the washing compartment (2) a powder detergent and a liquid detergent, respectively. According to the invention, the panel (4) is movable rotatably about an axis of rotation (41) oriented substantially according to the physical vertical.
Abstract:
A top-loading laundry washing machine has a washing tub (2), a laundry basket (12) mounted in the tub (2) for rotating about a substantially horizontal driving axis (A), and a driving arrangement. The driving arrangement includes a first shaft (20) and a second shaft (20), each rigidly constrained to a respective end wall (13, 14) of the basket (12), a first hub and a second hub (21-23) associated to a respective side wall (3 and 30, 4 and 30) of the tub (2), for rotatably supporting the first shaft and the second shaft (20), respectively, and a motor (25) having a stator (26) supported by the first hub (21-23) and a rotor (27) connected to the first shaft (20). The tub (2) constitutes a stationary load-bearing structure of the machine (1), i.e., a non-oscillating one, and at least one substantial portion of the tub (2) remains in view. Operatively set between each side wall (3 and 30, 4 and 30) of the tub (2) and the respective hub (21-23) are elastically deformable sealing means (34) and elastic supporting means (28), in such a way that the basket (12), with the corresponding shafts (20), hubs (21-23), and motor (25) are mounted so that they can oscillate with respect to the tub (2).
Abstract:
The present invention refers to a device (1) for moving a sliding door (2), adapted to close a compartment of an article of furniture (3), and an article of furniture (3) comprising such device (1). The device (1) comprises a longitudinal bar (4) fixed to the door (2), to the ends a first and second sliding elements (5', 5") are applied, and a guide (6) mountable to the top (7) of the article of furniture (3), which comprises a first portion and second portion (6', 6") disposed in continuity to each other, the first portion (6') being substantially curvilinear, the second portion (6") being substantially rectilinear. In the closed position of the door (2), the first sliding element (5') is engaged on the first portion (6') of the guide (6) and the second sliding element (5") is disengaged from the guide (6), while in the open position, the first and second sliding elements (5', 5") are both engaged on the second portion (6") of the guide (6).
Abstract:
A washing and drying machine (1) has a treatment tub (4), for containing articles that are to be washed and dried, and comprises: a washing circuit (5, 10, 11, 12, 21, S), for drawing in a washing liquid from the tub (4) and conveying it back into the tub, the washing circuit (5, 10, 11, 12, S) having a pump (11) and means for heating the washing liquid; a drying circuit (13, 14, 25, 26), for extracting in a forced way air from the tub (4) and conveying it back into the tub, the drying circuit (13, 14, 25, 26) having a first fan (14), means for dehumidifying the air extracted from the tub (4), and means for heating the dehumidified air to be conveyed back into the tub (4); and a heat-pump arrangement (20) having a refrigerating circuit for a refrigerant fluid, which includes a first condenser (21), a first evaporator (22), a first lamination valve (23), and a compressor (24). The means for heating the washing liquid comprise the first condenser (21), and the refrigerating circuit of the heat-pump arrangement (20) further comprises a second condenser (25), in series to the first condenser (21), and a second evaporator (26). The means for dehumidifying the air extracted from the tub (4) comprise the second evaporator (26), and the means for heating the dehumidified air to be conveyed back into the tub (4) comprise the second condenser (25).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cooking appliance (1), in particular for household use, comprising: - at least one cooking compartment (2) for cooking foodstuffs, said at least one cooking compartment (2) being obtained in a muffle (10) of the cooking appliance (1) and being delimited by a bottom wall (11), a back wall (12), a top wall (13), a first side wall (14) and a second side wall (15) of said muffle (10); - at least one lighting device (20) associated with said muffle (10) to allow illuminating the cooking compartment (2). The invention is characterized in that said at least one lighting device (20) is positioned substantially in proximity to a front frame (16) of the muffle (10) and in correspondence with a first upper corner (17) of said muffle (10), said at least one lighting device (20) being associated with said muffle (10) in a manner such as to generate a light beam having an axis (A) substantially directed towards a central portion of said at least one cooking compartment (2)·