Global Patent Index - EP 0468573 A1

EP 0468573 A1 19920129 - Device for cleaning an evaporator, in particular of lint in a clothes dryer.

Title (en)

Device for cleaning an evaporator, in particular of lint in a clothes dryer.

Title (de)

Vorrichtung zum Reinigen eines Verdampfers, insbesondere von Flusen in einem Wäschetrockner.

Title (fr)

Dispositif pour nettoyer un évaporateur, en particulier des peluches dans un sèche-linge.

Publication

EP 0468573 A1 19920129 (EN)

Application

EP 91201852 A 19910715

Priority

IT 2102890 A 19900724

Abstract (en)

A clothes drying machine comprises a housing (1) containing a rotary drum and connected to known means (6, 7, 8, 9) such as a compressor, condenser, evaporator and vessel for cyclically heating and dehumidifying the air fed into the drum for drying the clothes contained therein. According to the invention at least part of the water originating from the condensation of the moisture present in the air removed from the drum is directed towards a member (11) positioned at the evaporator (8) and mobile above it, said member (11) having a free end (21) provided with at least one aperture through which said condensate water can leave the member (11) and reach the evaporator (8), with said end (21) there being associated means (22) cooperating with the surface of said evaporator (8) to clean it of any material detached from the clothes contained in said drum and conveyed to the evaporator (8) by the hot, humid air (3) originating from the housing (1). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

D06F 58/20

IPC 8 full level

D06F 58/20 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

D06F 58/20 (2013.01 - EP US); D06F 58/22 (2013.01 - EP US); D06F 58/24 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0468573 A1 19920129; IT 1243685 B 19940621; IT 9021028 A0 19900724; IT 9021028 A1 19920124

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 91201852 A 19910715; IT 2102890 A 19900724