Abstract: A washing-agent dispenser for a household washing machine having a main casing, defining at least a container for a washing agent, and a member for closing the container. The closing member includes a substantially rigid body made of a first material, associated to which there are sealing means, made at least in part with a second substantially elastic or soft material. Associated to the rigid body of the closing member there are at least partially elastic or yielding complements, which are functionally distinct from the sealing means and are able to undergo deformation in the course of the use of the closing member. The complements are made at least in part of an elastic, soft, or yielding material, in particular of a synthetic type, which can be overmoulded directly on the rigid body of the closing member. Preferably, a plurality of complements is formed in a single component, which can include also said sealing means.

Abstract: An electro-thermal actuator device includes a case defining a cavity in which are housed a thermal actuator, an electrical heater and, at least partially, an actuating shaft. The device comprises a multipolar connector for the rapid, secure and reliable coupling to a respective source of electrical power supply for the heater. The connector can be configured as an adapter unit distinct from the case, suitable to transform a traditional electro-thermal actuator device into the actuator device described above.

Abstract: An electro-thermal actuator device comprises a case defining a cavity in which are housed a thermal actuator, an electrical heater and, at least partially, an actuating shaft. The device comprises a multipolar connector for the rapid, secure and reliable coupling to a respective source of electrical power supply for the heater. The connector can be configured as an adapter unit distinct from the case, suitable to transform a traditional electro-thermal actuator device into a device according to the invention.

Abstract: A device for dispensing washing agents (10) has a body (11) defined in which is a reservoir (13) for a liquid substance that can be dispensed. The reservoir (13) has a charging passage (14) that can be engaged by a plug (20). Operatively set between the body (11) of the dispenser (10) and the plug (20) is an articulated connection (40), provided for keeping the plug (20) mechanically connected to the dispenser (10) even following upon removal of the plug (20) from the charging passage (20). Preferably the articulated connection is of a “hide-away” type and comprises a movable member (43) to which the plug (20) is constrained so as to present a number of degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A washing-agent dispenser for a household washing machine having a main casing, defining at least a container for a washing agent, and a member for closing the container. The closing member includes a substantially rigid body made of a first material, associated to which there are sealing means, made at least in part with a second substantially elastic or soft material. Associated to the rigid body of the closing member there are at least partially elastic or yielding complements, which are functionally distinct from the sealing means and are able to undergo deformation in the course of the use of the closing member. The complements are made at least in part of an elastic, soft, or yielding material, in particular of a synthetic type, which can be overmoulded directly on the rigid body of the closing member. Preferably, a plurality of complements is formed in a single component, which can include also said sealing means.

Abstract: A description is given of a washing agent dispenser device suitable for use in dishwashers, comprising a first body (1A) which in turn comprises a container or reservoir (3) for washing agents to be dispensed, a device (2) for metering/dispensing said washing agents, and an actuating mechanism (10) associated with said metering/dispensing device (2) for metering and/or dispensing the washing agents. The main feature of the device is that it comprises connection and/or integration means suitable for associating said first body (1A) with at least one accessory component (1B; 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F) of said dishwasher, for the main purpose of providing optimal flexibility and efficiency of the washer, which employs the dispenser device according to the present invention.

Abstract: An electro-thermal actuator device comprises a case defining a cavity in which are housed a thermal actuator, an electrical heater and, at least partially, an actuating shaft. The device comprises a multipolar connector for the rapid, secure and reliable coupling to a respective source of electrical power supply for the heater. The connector can be configured as an adapter unit distinct from the case, suitable to transform a traditional electro-thermal actuator device into a device according to the invention.

Abstract: An electro-thermal actuator device (1) comprises a casing defining a cavity (Z1, Z2) in which there are arranged a thermal actuator (6), an electric heater (10), at least a part of an actuating shaft (3) and at least a part of two electric terminals (11, 12) for supplying the heater (10). The casing is formed by two half-shells (2A, 2B) mutually coupled along two facing surfaces of junction (S), each surface pertaining to a respective half-shell. Sealing means (15, G) are provided, which are operatively arranged between the two surfaces of junction (S) and cooperating with a respective half-shell (2A, 2B) for hermetically insulating at least a part of the inner cavity (Z1, Z2) from the external environment.

Abstract: An electro-thermal actuator device (1) comprises a casing defining a cavity (Z1, Z2) in which there are arranged a thermal actuator (6), an electric heater (10), at least a part of an actuating shaft (3) and at least a part of two electric terminals (11, 12) for supplying the heater (10). The casing is formed by two half-shells (2A, 2B) mutually coupled along two facing surfaces of junction (S), each surface pertaining to a respective half-shell. Sealing means (15, G) are provided, which are operatively arranged between the two surfaces of junction (S) and cooperating with a respective half-shell (2A, 2B) for hermetically insulating al least a part of the inner cavity (Z1, Z2) from the external environment.