DE102009029446A1 - Water-carrying household appliance e.g. washing machine, for washing and drying clothes, has dosage beaker retainer for receiving dosage beaker and comprising base body and opener for opening dosage beaker - Google Patents

Abstract

The appliance has a dosage beaker retainer (1) for receiving a dosage beaker i.e. disposable-dosage beaker, and comprising an opener (4) for opening the dosage beaker. Water is supplied to a cleaning area via a rinsing area, and the dosage beaker retainer comprises a base body (3) that exhibits a recess (6) and a support rib, where the dosage beaker is inserted into the recess. The support rib forms a stop for the dosage beaker in the recess of the base body, and is designed in U-shape. The opener is connected with the base body.

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to a water-conducting household appliance, which is used for cleaning, in particular a laundry treatment appliance for washing and / or drying laundry or for washing dishes. Specifically, the invention relates to the field of washing machines, washer-dryers and dishwashers.

State of the art

From the EP 1 209 275 A2 is a washing machine with a tub known. In the known washing machine, the tub can be supplied via a line and a Waschmitteleinspüleinrichtung water. Thus, detergent can be added to the water from the Waschmitteleinspüleinrichtung.

The from the EP 1 209 275 A2 known washing machine has the disadvantage that the filling of detergent into the Waschmitteleinspüleinrichtung is relatively impractical. Specifically, a metering of the amount of detergent supplied is required, which may vary with respect to the detergent used. For example, in a detergent concentrate only a relatively small amount of detergent is required. For a correct dosage, the user must therefore inform himself before filling the detergent about the required amount and measure them in a measuring cup. In practice, therefore, it can easily lead to incorrect dosages, since the information on the dosage may no longer be available, for example because the user has refilled a refill pack in another container, or because the user is an exact dosage too expensive.

Presentation of the invention

An object of the invention is to provide a water-conducting household appliance, in which the operability is improved, and to provide a Dosierbecheraufnahme for such a water-conducting household appliance. Specifically, it is an object of the invention to provide a water-conducting household appliance and a Dosierbecheraufnahme that allow precise dosing of a detergent with a reduced effort for a user.

This object is achieved by a water-conducting household appliance having a Einspülbereich and a cleaning area, wherein water is supplied to the cleaning area via the Einspülbereich, wherein a Dosierbecheraufnahme is provided for the Einspülbereich, which serves for receiving at least one Dosierbechers, and wherein the Dosierbecheraufnahme an opener has, which serves to open a recorded Dosierbechers. Furthermore, the object is achieved by a Dosierbecheraufnahme for a Einspülbereich such a water-conducting household appliance, wherein the Dosierbecheraufnahme serves to accommodate at least one Dosierbechers and wherein an opener is provided, which serves to open the recorded Dosierbechers.

The dosing cup is not necessarily part of the water-conducting household appliance or Dosierbecheraufnahme. The water-conducting domestic appliance and the Dosierbecheraufnahme can be made separately from a dosing cup and sold. The dosing cups can be designed as disposable dosing cups which are each filled with a liquid cleaning agent. In this case, different types of cleaning agents can be provided. For example, dosing cups can be filled with heavy-duty detergents and other dosing cups with colored laundry detergents. The user can then use the appropriate dosing cup in the Dosierbecheraufnahme, so that a simple operation and a correct dosage of the detergent is guaranteed.

The measures listed in the dependent claims advantageous refinements of the inventive water-conducting household appliance and the Dosierbecheraufnahme invention are possible.

Advantageously, the Dosierbecheraufnahme comprises a base body, wherein the base body has a recess into which the dosing cup can be inserted. Here, it is also advantageous that the base body has one or more support ribs, which form a stop for the dosing cup inserted into the recess of the base body. In this way, on the one hand, a reliable positioning of the dosing cup can be achieved. On the other hand, the removal of the used or used Dosierbechers can be facilitated.

It is also advantageous that the support rib is configured at least approximately U-shaped and that the support rib supports the dosing cup inserted into the recess of the base body from below. For example, this can ensure that an edge of the dosing cup is positioned slightly above an upper side of the base body in order to facilitate the removal of the dosing cup by the user.

It is advantageous that the opener is connected to the base body and that the opener is pivotally mounted on the base body. It is also advantageous that the opener means a film hinge is connected to the base body. As a result, the Dosierbecheraufnahme be equipped in one piece, so that a loss of individual parts is prevented from the outset. Furthermore, can be made possible by the pivotal arrangement of the opener on the body a one-handed operation. In addition, the Dosierbecheraufnahme may optionally be designed as inexpensive producible injection molded part.

It is also advantageous that the opener has a latching element, by means of which the opener in a position which serves to open the recorded Dosierbechers, can be fixed. Furthermore, it is advantageous that the opener has a cutting cross, which serves for cutting through a foil lid of the dosing cup. It is also advantageous that the opener has an at least partially annular rib designed to bend the Foliendeckels of Dosierbechers on the edge of the dosing cup. For example, the opener fixed with the locking element can stop the foil lid with its ring-shaped rib, so that water can be guided from above through the cutting cross to flush it into the dosing cup. As a result, at least a large extent rinsing of the dosing cup is ensured.

It is also advantageous that the Dosierbecheraufnahme has one or more side cheeks. The side cheeks are in this case inclined in an advantageous manner to the recorded Dosierbecher out. As a result, the water conducted in the dispensing area onto the dispensing cup receptacle can be guided in an advantageous manner to the dispensing cup.

It is also advantageous that the Einspülbereich has a dispenser and that the Dosierbecheraufnahme can be inserted into the dispenser and removed from the dispenser tray. As a result, a modular design is possible, so that a user can optionally also fill detergent directly into the dispenser tray with the Dosierbecheraufnahme removed.

In this case, it is also advantageous that the dispenser tray has at least one contact surface on which the Dosierbecheraufnahme can be supported, and that the Dosierbecheraufnahme is connected by means of a latching connection with the dispenser tray. As a result, a positioning of Dosierbecheraufnahme in the dispenser is possible. Due to the detachable locking connection, the cleaning of the dispenser tray and the Dosierbecheraufnahme is also facilitated.

Brief description of the drawings

Preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which corresponding elements are provided with corresponding reference numerals. It shows:

1 a Dosierbecheraufnahme for a water-conducting household appliance in a schematic, spatial representation according to a first embodiment of the invention,

2 a water-conducting household appliance with a Dosierbecheraufnahme in a partial, schematic sectional view according to a second embodiment of the invention,

3 a Dosierbecheraufnahme for a water-conducting household appliance in a schematic, spatial representation according to a third embodiment of the invention and

4 Dosierbecheraufnahme according to the third embodiment in a partial, schematic sectional view.

Preferred embodiments of the invention

1 shows a Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 for a water-conducting household appliance 2 as it is in 2 is schematically illustrated, in a schematic, spatial representation according to a first embodiment of the invention. The water-bearing household appliance 2 is here as a cleaning device 2 designed and used for example for washing and / or drying laundry or for washing dishes. The dosing cup holder 1 serves for such a water-conducting household appliance 2 ,

The dosing cup holder 1 has a basic body 3 and an opener 4 on. The opener 4 is with the main body 3 connected. In this embodiment, the opener 4 by means of a film hinge 5 with the main body 3 connected. This is the opener 4 in relation to the main body 3 pivotable on the body 3 arranged. The pivot axis is here by the film hinge 5 specified.

The main body 3 has a recess 6 in which a dosing cup 7 ( 2 ) can be used. Such a dosing cup 7 has a cup 8th and a foil lid 9 on. The cup 8th may be formed, for example, of a plastic, while the Foliendeckel 9 is formed of a thin metal foil.

The opener 4 has a cutting cross 10 on. When folding down the opener 4 on one in the recess 6 used dosing cup 7 cuts through the cutting cross 10 the foil lid 9 of the dosing cup 7 , Furthermore, the opener points 4 a ring-shaped rib 11 on, which comprises several segments in this embodiment. When folding down the opener 4 bends the rib 11 the foil lid 9 continue on, leaving the dosing cup 7 is sufficiently open. Preferably, the Foliendeckel 9 here on an edge 12 of the mug 8th bent up to achieve a large opening cross-section.

In addition, the opener indicates 4 a locking element 13 on, which is configured in this embodiment as a latch. The catch 13 acts here with another locking element 14 of the basic body 3 together, in this embodiment as an opening 14 in the main body 3 is designed. The catch 13 snaps when opening the dosing cup 7 at the opening 14 one. This is the dosing cup 7 in the opened state at the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 fixed. The opener 4 is here also on the body 3 fixed, due to the clamped Dosierbechers 7 a certain bias on the opener 4 can work. When operating the latch 13 by means of an actuating element 15 the opener jumps 4 then something up. This is a one-handed operation to release the empty and spent Dosierbechers 7 possible after a flushing process.

For rinsing the dosing cup 7 During a cleaning process, water is released through the opener 4 in the fixed dosing cup 7 initiated. This is also on the basis of 2 described in more detail.

The main body 3 the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 has side cheeks 20 . 21 on, as inclined side cheeks 20 . 21 are designed. The side cheeks 20 . 21 allow the water from the onto the dosing cup receptacle 1 directed water jet at least partially into the dosing cup 7 flowing in the recess 6 arranged and through the opener 4 is open. This will rinse the Dosierbechers 7 supported. In addition, even with a varying water pressure or the like at which the impact point of the water jet may vary, the water in the dosing cup 7 guided.

The main body 3 also has a latch 22 on, by means of the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 in a dispenser bowl 23 ( 2 ) can be attached.

2 shows a water-conducting household appliance 2 with a Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 in a partial, schematic sectional view according to a second embodiment of the invention. The water-bearing household appliance 2 has a water inlet 24 in which a check valve 25 is arranged. The water intake 24 is in the 2 formed to simplify the representation by a line. Depending on the design of the water-conducting household appliance 2 two or more lines can also be used to supply water. The water-bearing household appliance 2 has a Einspülbereich 26 on, in which the Einspülschale 23 is provided. The water intake 24 leads to the Einspülbereich 26 , so with the check valve open 25 Water in the Einspülbereich 26 flows. In this embodiment, the water flows from the water inlet 24 in the dispenser tray 23 or in a chamber of the dispenser tray 23 one. From the dispenser bowl 23 The flushed water flows through a connection channel 27 to a cleaning area 28 of the water-conducting household appliance 2 , The cleaning area 28 may be limited for example by a tub or a differently designed container.

The scavenging area 26 serves on the one hand for supplying water to the cleaning area 28 , On the other hand serves the Einspülbereich 26 for flushing cleaning agents into the cleaning area 28 , The cleaning agents are in this case of the above the water inlet 24 supplied water jet flushed out, so that a mixture of water and the respective cleaning agent via the connecting channel 27 to the cleaning area 28 arrives.

The induction bowl 23 has a fastening bar 30 on, between two side walls of the Einspülschale 23 runs, of which in the 2 the side wall 31 is shown. The fastening bridge 30 has a recess 32 on, through which the catch nose 22 of the basic body 3 the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 is guided to the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 detachable with the dispenser tray 23 connect to.

In this embodiment, in the dosing cup 7 a liquid detergent 35 stored. The dosing cup 7 can be used as a disposable dosing cup 7 serve. For example, a user removes a dosing cup from a package containing multiple dosing cups 7 that a lot of the detergent 35 contains, which is dosed for a wash. Thus, a comfortable use of the water-conducting household appliance 2 possible.

In the 2 is shown a situation in which the dosing cup 7 already through the opener 4 is open. This bends the circumferential rib 11 the foil lid 9 in the area of the edge 12 of the dosing cup 7 so far on that the dosing cup 7 at least largely open. When opening the shut-off valve 25 water flows from the water inlet 24 on the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 , Here is the water inlet 24 preferably on the opened dosing cup 7 directed. However, the impinging water can also be through the side cheeks 20 . 21 dammed to this to the open dosing cup 7 respectively.

The opener 4 points between the individual elements of the cutting cross 10 Flow openings 36 . 37 on, over the water through the opener 4 in the cup 8th flows. This will make the detergent 35 from the cup 8th rinsed out. The mixture of water and the detergent 35 flows from the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 in the dispenser tray 23 and thereby enters the cleaning area 28 ,

The main body 3 can have more openings 38 have, during the flushing of water, a flow of water from the body 3 facilitate.

In this embodiment, the main body 3 also an at least approximately U-shaped support rib 40 on, on the dosing cup 7 is supported. This supports the support rib 40 the dosing cup 7 from below. The support rib 40 This forms a stop for the dosing cup 7 , This can be a removal of Dosierbechers 7 be relieved. In addition, a reliable fixation of the dosing cup 7 through the support rib 40 guaranteed.

Furthermore, the Einspülschale 23 one on a contact element 41 trained contact surface. At this contact surface is the main body 3 the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 supported to a positioning in the dispenser tray 23 to enable. The investment element 41 is on the sidewall 31 intended. Another investment element, the investment element 41 corresponds, can on another side wall of the dispenser tray 23 be provided.

Thus, the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 in an advantageous manner in the dispenser tray 23 used and possibly also be removed again. The removal is especially for cleaning the dispenser tray 23 and the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 advantageous. Further, a user can the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 optionally remove and a powdered laundry treatment agent or the like directly into the dispenser 23 Fill.

Thus, in the described embodiments of the dosing cup 7 by a user before starting washing in the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 be inserted and positioned, wherein when closing the opener 4 a fixation of the dosing cup 7 achieved and a perforation of the Foliendeckels 8th is reached. According to the program sequence is at the water inlet into the chamber of the dispenser 23 in which the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 is arranged, from above water to the body 3 That led into the cup 8th flows. Thus, the detergent becomes 35 in the cup 8th diluted and the laundry in the cleaning area 28 fed. After the end of the program, the user can use the dosing cup 7 be removed, this when releasing the opener 4 at the cutting cross 10 of the opener 4 stuck. This will make it easy to remove the dosing cup 7 reached. This may optionally be in a dosing cup 7 Remaining water residue when loosening the opener 4 to be emptied.

The side cheeks 20 . 21 For example, an angle of 45 ° relative to the top of the body 3 have to go over the water inlet 24 Directed water jets divert so that the largest possible flow in the cup 8th pours. The dosing cup holder 1 This is so deep in the Einspülschale 23 arranged that adjoining chambers of the dispenser tray 23 not be influenced by overflowing water.

The attachment of the opener 4 over the film hinge 5 with the main body 3 can be done in different ways. As a result, different opening directions can be achieved. In the in the 1 illustrated embodiment pivots the opener 4 when unlocking to the rear, while in the basis of the 2 illustrated embodiment of the opener 4 swings forward when unlocked. Depending on the configuration, a lateral pivoting can also take place.

A rib height of the cutting cross 10 of the opener 4 is preferably set so large that when jerky moving the Einspülschale 23 a premature spilling out of the liquid detergent 35 from the cup 8th is prevented.

Optionally, in addition to or as an alternative to the detergent 35 also another detergent in one area 42 be provided. Thus, even with inserted Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 one in the area 42 provided detergent reliably in the cleaning area 28 reach.

The support rib 40 of the basic body 3 the Dosierbecheraufnahme 1 Can also be used for support on a floor 43 the dispenser tray 23 serve.

The induction bowl 23 or the Einspülbereich 26 is surrounded by a Einspülgehäuse, not shown, into which the Einspülschale 23 is inserted. To a misoperation too optionally, may be on the Einspülgehäuse or another part of the water-conducting household appliance 2 a stop to be provided with the actuating element 15 interacts. For example, the actuating element 15 be designed so long that an insertion of the Einspülschale 23 only with latched latch 13 is possible or by a corresponding bevel a force on the actuator 15 acts, which is the opener 4 in the dosing cup 7 suppressed.

In the execution according to the 3 is the actuator 15A opposite to the 1 illustrated embodiment of the actuating element 15 arranged rotated by 90 ° and the detent 13 omitted. Otherwise, the body is 3 unchanged. Also cuts in this embodiment when folding down the opener 4 on one in the recess 6 used dosing cup 7 the cutting cross 10 the foil lid 9 of the dosing cup 7 where folding down the opener 4 by inserting the dispenser tray 23 is effected. For this purpose, a rib is on the upper part of the Einspülschalengehäuses 50 arranged, which is preferably integrally formed on the upper part, which is parallel to the insertion direction of the dispenser 23 extends and has a ramp. In the inserted state of the dispenser tray, shown in 4 , pushes the rib 50 on the actuator 15A and holds the opener 4 low. In such an arrangement of the fastener 15A the base body can advantageously be injection molded in one piece without a slide in the injection molding tool for demolding of the actuating element 15A must be provided.

The invention is not limited to the described embodiments.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Dosierbecheraufnahme

2

water-conducting household appliance

3

body

4

opener

5

film hinge

6

recess

7

measuring cup

8th

cups

9

foil lid

10

cutting cross

11

rib

12

edge

13

locking lug

14

opening

15, 15A

actuator

20, 21

side cheek

22

locking lug

23

dispenser tray

24

water supply

25

check valve

26

rinsing-in

27

connecting channel

28

cleaning area

30

fastening web

31

Side wall

32

recess

35

laundry detergent

36, 37

Flow opening

38

opening

40

supporting rib

41

contact element

42

Area

43

Bottom of the dispenser tray 23

50

Rib of a shell, not shown

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Cited patent literature

• EP 1209275 A2 [0002, 0003]

Claims (14)

Water-conducting household appliance ( 2 ), in particular for washing and / or drying laundry or for washing dishes, with a dispensing area ( 26 ) and a cleaning area ( 28 ), with water over the Einspülbereich ( 26 ) the cleaning area ( 28 ), wherein a Dosierbecheraufnahme ( 1 ) for the flushing area ( 26 ) is provided for receiving at least one dosing cup ( 7 ), and wherein the Dosierbecheraufnahme ( 1 ) an opener ( 4 ) used to open a dosed cup ( 7 ) serves. Water-conducting household appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the Dosierbecheraufnahme ( 1 ) a basic body ( 3 ) and that the basic body ( 3 ) a recess ( 6 ) into which the dosing cup ( 7 ) can be used. Water-conducting household appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that the basic body ( 3 ) at least one support rib ( 40 ) has a stop for the in the recess ( 6 ) of the basic body ( 3 ) can be used ( 7 ). Water-conducting household appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that the support rib ( 40 ) is at least approximately U-shaped and that the support rib ( 40 ) into the recess ( 6 ) of the basic body ( 3 ) can be used ( 7 ) is supported from below. Water-conducting household appliance according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the opener ( 4 ) with the basic body ( 3 ) and that the opener ( 4 ) pivotable on the base body ( 3 ) is arranged. Water-conducting household appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that the opener ( 4 ) by means of a film hinge ( 5 ) with the basic body ( 3 ) connected is. Water-conducting domestic appliance according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the opener ( 4 ) a cutting cross ( 10 ), which is used to cut through a foil lid ( 9 ) of the dosing cup ( 7 ) serves. Water-conducting household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the opener ( 4 ) an at least partially annular rib ( 11 ), which is used to bend a foil lid ( 9 ) of the dosing cup ( 7 ) on one edge ( 12 ) of the dosing cup ( 7 ) serves. Water-conducting household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the Dosierbecheraufnahme ( 1 ) at least one side wall ( 20 . 21 ) having. Water-conducting domestic appliance according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the Einspülbereich ( 26 ) an induction bowl ( 23 ) and that the Dosierbecheraufnahme ( 21 ) in the Einspülschale ( 23 ) and from the Einspülschale ( 23 ) is removable. Water-conducting domestic appliance according to claim 10, characterized in that the dispenser tray ( 23 ) at least one contact surface ( 41 ), at which the Dosierbecheraufnahme ( 1 ) is supportable, and / or that the Dosierbecheraufnahme ( 1 ) by means of a latching connection ( 22 ) with the Einspülschale ( 23 ) is connectable. Water-conducting household appliance according to one of claims 2 to 11, characterized in that the opener ( 4 ) a latching element ( 13 ), by means of which the opener ( 4 ) in a position that is open to open the dosing cup ( 7 ), is fixable. Water-conducting domestic appliance according to one of claims 10 to 11, characterized in that the Einspülschale ( 23 ) is surrounded by a Einspülgehäuse, in which the Einspülschale ( 23 ) can be inserted, that on a wall of the dispenser housing, which in the inserted state of the dispenser ( 23 ) above the in the dispenser ( 23 ) ( 4 ), a rib ( 50 ) is arranged, which is parallel to the insertion direction of the dispenser ( 23 ) and with the opener ( 4 ) and that the normally closed contact ( 4 ) in the inserted state of the dispenser tray ( 23 ) by means of the rib ( 50 ) in a position that is open to open the dosing cup ( 7 ), is fixed. Dosing cup intake ( 1 ) for a flushing area ( 26 ) of a water-conducting household appliance ( 2 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, for receiving at least one dosing cup ( 7 ), with an opener ( 4 ) used to open the dosing cup ( 7 ) serves.

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