DE102010027994A1 - Dosing system for releasing at least three different preparations during a washing program of a washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a metering system for the release of preparations in the interior of a washing machine comprising a metering device and a cartridge which can be coupled to the metering device, wherein the cartridge comprises at least three chambers which contain flowable preparations different from one another, the first chamber comprising at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of: Group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or Pektatlyasen and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent stockpiled, the second chamber at least one protease and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent stored, the third chamber at least one fragrance and / or an optical Brightener stored.

Description

The invention relates to a metering system for the release of at least three different preparations during a washing program of a washing machine.

State of the art

Machine detergents are available to consumers in a variety of forms. These mechanical detergents are typically offered to the consumer in solid form, for example as a powder or as tablets, but increasingly also in liquid or gel form. For some time now, the main focus has been on the convenient dosing of detergents and the simplification of the steps necessary to carry out a washing process.

Further, one of the major goals of the machine-washing detergent manufacturers is to improve the washing performance of these agents, with a recent focus on washing performance in low-temperature or low water-consumption launders. To this end, new ingredients, for example more active surfactants, polymers, enzymes or bleaches, have preferably been added to the detergents. However, since new ingredients are available only to a limited extent and the amount of ingredients used per wash can not be increased to any degree for ecological and economic reasons, this approach is naturally limited.

In this context, in particular devices for the multiple dosing of detergents have recently come into the field of vision of the product developers. In these devices it is possible to differentiate between dosing chambers integrated in the textile washing machine on the one hand and independent devices independent of the textile washing machine on the other hand. By means of these devices, which contain the multiple of the amount of detergent necessary for carrying out a washing process, detergent portions are dosed in an automatic or semi-automatic manner in the course of several successive washing processes in the interior of the washing machine. For the consumer, the need for manual dosing with each wash is eliminated. Examples of such devices are disclosed in the European patent application EP 1 759 624 A2 (Reckitt Benckiser) or in the German patent application DE 53 5005 062 479 A1 (BSH Bosch and Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH).

Object of the invention

The object of the invention is to provide a metering system for a washing machine that provides an improved dosage of a plurality of preparations in the treatment room of the washing machine.

This object is achieved by a metering system with the features of claim 1 and by a method having the features of claim 17.

• • ein Dosiergerät und
• • eine mit dem Dosiergerät koppelbare Kartusche,
• • wobei die Kartusche wenigstens drei Kammern umfasst, die voneinander verschiedene fließfähige Zubereitungen enthalten, wobei – die erste Kammer wenigstens ein Enzym, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe der Amylasen, Mananasen, Cellulasen, Lipasen und/oder Pektatlyasen sowie wenigstens ein Tensid und/oder Komplexbildner bevorratet, – die zweite Kammer wenigstens eine Protease sowie wenigstens ein Tensid und/oder Komplexbildner bevorratet, – die dritte Kammer wenigsten einen Duftstoff und/oder einen optischen Aufheller und/oder ein Weichgriffmittel bevorratet.

The metering system according to the invention for releasing preparations inside a washing machine comprises

• • a dosing device and
• A cartridge which can be coupled to the dosing device,
• Wherein the cartridge comprises at least three chambers containing flowable preparations different from one another, the first compartment storing at least one enzyme selected from the group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or pectate lyases and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent , - the second chamber holds at least one protease and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent, - the third chamber holds at least one fragrance and / or one optical brightener and / or one softener agent.

It is preferred that the first chamber contains no protease and / or perfume.

It is further preferable that the second chamber does not contain an enzyme selected from the group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or pectate lyases and / or perfume

It is furthermore particularly preferred that the third chamber contains no enzymes.

Furthermore, according to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the preparation in the first chamber has a pH of 6-8, the preparation in the second chamber has a pH of 6-8 and the preparation in the third chamber has a pH of 6-8 set.

However, according to an alternative embodiment, it is also conceivable that the preparation in the first chamber has a pH of 3-7, the preparation in the second chamber has a pH of 6-8 and the preparation in the third chamber has a pH of Value of 6-8.

According to a further alternative embodiment, the preparation in the first chamber has a pH of 3-7, the preparation in the second chamber has a pH of 8-12 and the preparation in the third chamber has a pH of 6-8 on.

Finally, it is also conceivable that the preparation in the first chamber has a pH of 6-8, the preparation in the second chamber has a pH of 8-12 and the preparation in the third chamber has a pH of 6-8. 8 has.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the dosing device comprises at least one sensor which is suitable for detecting the presence of water inside the washing machine. Particularly preferably, the dosing device comprises a conductivity sensor and / or temperature sensor.

It is particularly advantageous to configure the dosing device in such a way that when there is at least one sensor signal that represents the presence of water in the interior of the washing machine, a dosing takes place from the first chamber of the cartridge.

According to an advantageous further development of the invention, the dosing device is configured such that after a predefined time, which is between 0.1 sec and 30 min, preferably between 0.5 min and 15 min, after the dosage has taken place from the first chamber of the cartridge, a dosage from the second chamber is triggered.

• • wenigstens ein Dosiergerät mit wenigstens einem Sensor, der geeignet ist, das Vorhandensein von Wasser im Inneren der Waschmaschine zu detektieren und
• • wenigstens eine mit dem Dosiergerät koppelbare Kartusche,
• • wobei die Kartusche wenigstens drei Kammern umfasst, die voneinander verschiedene fließfähige Zubereitungen enthalten, wobei – die erste Kammer wenigstens ein Enzym, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe der Amylasen, Mananasen, Cellulasen, Lipasen und/oder Pektatlyasen sowie wenigstens ein Tensid und/oder Komplexbildner bei einem pH-Wert von 6–8 bevorratet, – die zweite Kammer wenigstens eine Protease sowie wenigstens ein Tensid und/oder Komplexbildner bei einem pH-Wert von 6–8 bevorratet, – die dritte Kammer wenigsten einen Duftstoff und/oder einen optischen Aufheller bei einem pH-Wert von 6–8 bevorratet. • beim Vorliegen wenigstens eines Sensorsignals, dass das Vorhandensein von Wasser im Inneren der Waschmaschine repräsentiert, eine Dosierung aus der ersten Kammer der Kartusche erfolgt und • nach einer vordefinierten Zeit, die zwischen 0,1 sec und 15 min liegt, nachdem die Dosierung aus der ersten Kammer der Kartusche erfolgt ist, eine Dosierung aus der zweiten Kammer ausgelöst wird.

Furthermore, the invention comprises a method for releasing preparations inside a washing machine

• At least one dosing device with at least one sensor which is suitable for detecting the presence of water inside the washing machine and
• At least one cartridge which can be coupled to the dosing device,
• Wherein the cartridge comprises at least three chambers containing flowable preparations different from each other, wherein - the first chamber at least one enzyme selected from the group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or Pektatlyasen and at least one surfactant and / or complexing at stored at a pH of 6-8, - the second chamber at least one protease and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent at a pH of 6-8 stockpiled, - the third chamber at least a fragrance and / or an optical brightener at stored at a pH of 6-8. In the presence of at least one sensor signal representing the presence of water inside the washing machine, dosing out of the first chamber of the cartridge, and after a predefined time of between 0.1 second and 15 minutes after the dosing has stopped first chamber of the cartridge is done, a dosage from the second chamber is triggered.

It can be supplied by the invention liquid detergent preparation delayed in an optimal manner a washing process, so that excellent washing performance can be realized with minimal use of raw materials in conjunction with a very appealing perfuming on the laundry. By virtue of the fact that, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, all preparations are set essentially in a pH-neutral range, the textiles are also cleaned very gently in order to protect the fibers.

cartridge

For the purposes of this application, a cartridge is understood to mean a packaging material which is suitable for enveloping or holding together at least one flowable preparation and which can be coupled to a metering device for dispensing at least one preparation.

The cartridge is in particular designed so that it is provided for storing a plurality of dosing portions of the preparations to be stored in it. Preferably, the cartridge for storing 10 to 50, more preferably 15 to 30, most preferably 20 to 25 Dosierportionen formed.

Preferably, the cartridge has at least three, preferably dimensionally stable chambers for storing mutually different preparations. In this case, it is preferred that each of the chambers is designed to store from 10 to 50, particularly preferably 15 to 30, very particularly preferably 20 to 25 metering portions.

It is advantageous that the cartridge has at least one outlet opening, which is arranged such that a gravity-induced release of preparation from the cartridge in the position of use of the dosing device can be effected.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the cartridge is integrally formed. In this way, the cartridges, in particular by suitable blow molding, cost-effectively trained in a manufacturing step. The chambers of a cartridge can be separated from one another, for example, by webs or material bridges which are formed during or after the glass process.

The cartridge can also be formed in several pieces by injection molded and then assembled components.

Further, it is conceivable that the cartridge is formed in such a multi-piece, that at least one chamber, preferably all chambers, can be removed individually from the metering device or inserted into the metering device. This makes it possible, with a different consumption of a preparation from a chamber to exchange an already empty chamber, while the rest, which may still be filled with preparation, remain in the metering device. Thus, a targeted and needs-based refilling the individual chambers or their preparations can be achieved. In addition, it is conceivable to form the individual chambers in the form that the chambers can be coupled to one another or to the dosing device in only one specific position or position, thereby avoiding a user having a chamber in a position not intended for this purpose connects to the dosing device. For this purpose, the chamber walls can in particular be shaped such that they can be positively connected to one another. In the case of a cartridge formed from at least three chambers, the cartridges are shaped in such a way that the chambers can be positively connected to one another only in a specific defined position.

The chambers of a cartridge can be fixed to one another by suitable connection methods, so that a container unit is formed. The chambers can be fixed by a suitable form-fitting, non-positive or cohesive connection releasably or permanently against each other. In particular, the fixation can be carried out by one or more of the types of compounds from the group of snap-in compounds, Kletverbindungen, press joints, fusions, glued joints, welded joints, solder joints, screw, wedge, clamp or bounce joints. In particular, the fixation can also be formed by a shrink sleeve (so-called sleeve), which is pulled in a heated state over the entire or sections of the cartridge and firmly encloses the chambers or the cartridge in the cooled state.

In particular, the cartridge may also be asymmetrical. It is particularly preferred to form the asymmetry of the cartridge in such a way that the cartridge can only be coupled to the dosing device in a predefined position in which an otherwise possible incorrect operation by the user is prevented.

In or on a chamber, a metering chamber may be formed in a gravity-induced flow direction of the preparation in front of the outlet opening of a chamber. Through the metering chamber, the preparation amount that is to be released in the release of preparation from the chamber to the environment, set. This is particularly advantageous if the closure element of the dosing device, which causes the preparation output from a chamber to the environment, can only be put into a dispensing and a closure state without measuring or controlling the dispensing quantity. It is then ensured by the metering chamber that a predefined amount of preparation is released without an immediate feedback of the currently discharged, outflowing preparation amount.

The metering chambers can be formed in one piece or in several pieces. Furthermore, it is possible to firmly connect the metering chambers with the cartridge or detachably. In a dosing chamber detachably connected to the cartridge, it is possible in a simple manner to connect or exchange dosing chambers with different dosing volumes with a cartridge, whereby a simple adaptation of the dosing volumes to the preparation stored in each chamber and thus a simple assembly the cartridge for different preparations and their dosage is possible.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, one or more chambers in addition to a, preferably bottom-side outlet opening each have a liquid-tight sealable, preferably head-side second chamber opening. Through this chamber opening, it is possible, for example, to refill stored in this chamber preparation.

The cartridge can take on any spatial form. It can for example be cube-shaped, spherical or plate-like.

To provide an immediate optical level control, it is advantageous to form the cartridge at least in sections of a transparent material.

The cartridge is formed in particular dimensionally stable. However, it is also conceivable to design the cartridge as a flexible packaging such as a tube. Furthermore, it is also possible to use flexible containers such as bags, especially if they are used according to the "bag-in-bottle" principle in a substantially dimensionally stable receptacle. By using flexible packaging eliminates - unlike the dimensionally stable cartridge designs described above - the need to provide a ventilation system for pressure equalization.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cartridge has an RFID tag that contains at least information about the contents of the cartridge and that can be read by a sensor unit, which may be provided in particular in the metering device or washing machine.

This information can be used, for example, to select a dosing program stored in the dosing unit control unit. In this way it can be ensured that an optimal dosing program is always used for a particular preparation. It can also be provided that in the absence of an RFID tag or an RFID tag with a false or faulty identifier, no metering is done by the metering device and instead an optical or acoustic signal is generated that the user to the present Error indicates.

In order to prevent misuse of the cartridge, the cartridges may also have structural elements which cooperate with corresponding elements of the metering device according to the key-lock principle, so that, for example, only cartridges of a particular type can be coupled to the metering device. Furthermore, this configuration makes it possible for information about the cartridge coupled to the dosing device to be transmitted to the control unit of the dosing device, as a result of which control of the dosing device coordinated with the contents of the corresponding container can take place.

It is particularly preferred that all preparations stored in the cartridge are free-flowing, since this ensures rapid dissolution of the preparations in the washing liquor of the dishwasher, as a result of which these preparations have a rapid to immediate cleaning or disinfecting and / or scenting effect, in particular also on achieve the walls of the washroom and in the wash water pipes.

The cartridge usually has a total filling volume of <5,000 ml, in particular <1,000 ml, preferably <500 ml, more preferably <250 ml, most preferably <50 ml.

The chambers of a cartridge may have the same or different filling volumes. In a three-chamber configuration, the volume ratio is preferably 4: 1: 1. It is particularly preferred that one chamber contains a first enzyme-containing preparation, another chamber a second enzymatic preparation and a third chamber a perfume-containing preparation wherein the volume ratio of the chambers is approximately 4: 1: 1. The chamber containing the alkaline detergent preparation preferably has the largest filling volume of the existing chambers. The chambers which store an enzymatic preparation or a fragrance-containing preparation preferably have approximately equal filling volumes.

As mentioned above, the cartridge preferably has three chambers. For the use of such a cartridge in conjunction with a dosing device for a washing machine, it is particularly preferred that one chamber, a first enzyme-containing preparation, another chamber, a second enzyme-containing preparation, which is different from the first, and a third chamber, a fragrance or contains a fragrance-containing preparation.

The cartridge comprises a cartridge bottom, which is directed in the position of use in the direction of gravity down and on which preferably at least one outlet opening arranged in the direction of gravity at the bottom is provided for each chamber. The outlet openings arranged on the bottom side are in particular designed such that at least one, preferably all, outlet openings can communicate with the inlet openings of the dosing device, ie preparation via the outlet openings from the cartridge into the dosing device, preferably gravitationally effected, can flow in.

It is also conceivable that one or more chambers have a not arranged in the direction of gravity bottom outlet opening. This is particularly advantageous if, for example, a fragrance is to be delivered to the environment of the cartridge.

According to a preferred embodiment, the outlet openings of the cartridge are closed by closure means at least in the filled, unopened state of the cartridge. The closure means may be designed such that they allow a single opening of the outlet opening by destruction of the closure means. Such closure means are, for example, sealing foils or caps.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the outlet openings are each provided with a closure which allows in the coupled state with a dispenser outflow of preparation from the respective chambers and in the uncoupled state of the cartridge substantially prevents leakage of preparation. In particular, such a closure is designed as a slotted silicone valve.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the cartridge for coupling with a positionable within a domestic appliance dosing device for dispensing at least one detergent and / or detergent preparation, at least one chamber for storing at least one flowable or pourable detergent and / or cleaning agent preparation on, wherein the cartridge is protected in the coupled state with the dosing device before entering rinse water in the chamber (s) and the cartridge at least one bottom in the direction of gravity discharge opening for - especially gravitational - release of preparation of at least one chamber and at least one bottom side in the direction of gravity Ventilation opening for venting comprises at least one chamber, wherein the ventilation opening is separated from the discharge opening and the ventilation opening communicating with at least one chamber of the cartridge is connected.

It is particularly preferred that the cartridge comprises at least three chambers. In this case, it is advantageous that one ventilation opening and one discharge opening are provided for each chamber.

It is further preferred that the bottom-side ventilation opening is communicatively connected to a ventilation duct whose end facing away from the ventilation opening in the dispensing position of the cartridge coupled to the dosing device opens above the maximum fill level of the cartridge.

In this context, it is advantageous that the ventilation duct is completely or partially formed in or on the walls and / or webs of the cartridge. In particular, the ventilation channel can be integrally formed in or on the walls and / or webs of the cartridge.

The coupling of the cartridge with the dosing device is advantageously to be designed such that the dosing device has a mandrel communicating with the inlet opening of the dosing device, which cooperates with the dockable cartridge or cartridge chamber in such a way that when coupling the ventilation opening of the cartridge or cartridge chamber with the dosing of the mandrel displaces a volume .DELTA.v in the ventilation channel, whereby a pressure .DELTA.p is generated in the ventilation duct, which is suitable to transport in the ventilation duct, flowable preparation in the connected to the ventilation duct, preparation-storing chamber.

It is preferred that the vent opening of a chamber is communicatively connected to the metering device side mandrel before the closed outlet opening of the corresponding chamber is opened, for example by the communicating connection with the inlet opening of the metering device.

The cartridge may be designed such that it can be detachably or firmly arranged in or on the dosing device and / or a dishwashing or washing machine and / or tumble dryer.

dosing

The metering system according to the invention comprises a metering device and a multi-chamber cartridge which can be coupled to the metering device and contains flowable preparations. The dosing device is configured such that it can dose a plurality of preparations from the chambers of the cartridge into the interior of a washing machine. For this purpose, at least one actuator and / or at least one closure element and / or at least one control unit and / or at least one sensor and / or at least one energy source can be provided in the dosing device.

The dosing device can be permanently installed with a washing machine.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the dosing device is not permanently installed with the washing machine, but freely movable in, on or on a washing machine can be positioned by a user.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the metering device is detachably or fixedly arranged within the Einspülschublade the washing machine.

It is particularly preferred that the dosing device comprises at least a first interface which cooperates in or on a washing machine formed corresponding interface in such a way that realizes a transfer of electrical energy and / or signals from the washing machine to the dosing and / or from the dosing to the washing machine is.

In one embodiment of the invention, the interfaces are formed by connectors. In a further embodiment, the interface cells can be designed in such a way that a wireless transmission of electrical energy and / or electrical and / or optical signals is effected.

In this case, it is particularly preferred that the interfaces provided for the transmission of electrical energy are inductive transmitters or receivers of electromagnetic waves. Thus, in particular, the interface of a washing machine, as a transmitter-coil operated with alternating current with iron core and the interface of the dosing device may be formed as a receiver coil with iron core.

In an alternative embodiment, the transmission of electrical energy can also be provided by means of an interface, the washing machine side, an electrically operated light source and dosiergeräteseitig a light sensor, such as a photodiode or a solar cell comprises. The light emitted by the light source is converted by the light sensor into electrical energy, which in turn feeds, for example, a metering device side accumulator.

In an advantageous further development of the invention, an interface is present on the dosing device and the washing machine for the transmission (ie sending and receiving) of electromagnetic and / or optical signals, which in particular represent operating state, measuring and / or control information of the dosing device and / or the washing machine, educated.

Of course, it is possible to provide only an interface for transmitting signals or an interface for transmitting electrical energy, or to provide an interface for transmitting signals and an interface for transmitting electrical energy or to provide an interface which is suitable both for transmission of electrical energy and signals.

In particular, such an interface can be designed such that a wireless transmission of electrical energy and / or electromagnetic and / or optical signals is effected.

It is particularly preferred that the interface is configured to transmit and / or receive optical signals. It is particularly preferred that the interface for sending or Reception of light in the visible range is configured. It has proven particularly advantageous to use wavelengths between 600-800 nm in the visible spectrum.

Alternatively or additionally, it is advantageous that the interface is configured to emit or receive infrared signals. In particular, it is advantageous that the interface is configured to emit or receive infrared signals in the near infrared range (780 nm-3,000 nm).

In particular, the interface comprises at least one LED. Particularly preferably, the interface comprises at least two LEDs. It is also possible according to a further preferred embodiment of the invention to provide at least two LEDs which emit light in a mutually different wavelength. This makes it possible, for example, to define different signal bands on which information can be sent or received.

Furthermore, it is advantageous in a further development of the invention that at least one LED is an RGB LED whose wavelength is adjustable. For example, an LED can be used to define different signal bands that emit signals at different wavelengths.

It is particularly preferred that an optical signal is designed as a signal pulse with a pulse duration between 1 ms and 10 seconds, preferably between 5 ms and 100 ms seconds.

The signal transmitted and / or received by the interface is in particular a carrier of information, in particular a control signal or a signal representing an operating state of the dosing device and / or the washing machine.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the dosing device may comprise at least one optical receiving unit. This makes it possible, for example, that the dosing device can receive signals from an optical transmission unit arranged in the washing machine. This can be realized by any suitable optical receiving unit, such as photocells, photomultipliers, semiconductor detectors, photodiodes, photoresistors, solar cells, phototransistors, CCD and / or CMOS image sensors. It is particularly preferred that the optical receiving unit is suitable for receiving light in the wavelength range of 600-800 nm.

In particular, the optical receiving unit on the dosing device can also be configured such that the signals that can be coupled from the transmitting unit into a cartridge coupled to the dosing device can be decoupled from the cartridge and detected by the optical receiving unit of the dosing device.

The signals emitted by the transmitting unit into the surroundings of the metering device may preferably represent information regarding operating conditions or control commands.

The dosing device is arranged outside the washing machine in a preferred embodiment. The metering device can be designed such that it can be coupled to a cartridge and is provided for positioning outside the treatment chamber of the water-conducting household appliance and has no connection to a water-carrying line of the water-conducting household appliance. Furthermore, such a dosing device comprises at least one sensor which detects at least the presence of water in the water-conducting domestic appliance, at least one pump which effects a delivery of preparation from the cartridge or dosing device, at least one control unit connected to the sensor and the pump in the water supply Art cooperates, that in the presence of a defined sensor signal, at least one preparation from the cartridge or metering device is pumped by means of the pump, and at least one fluid line which connects the cartridge or the metering device with the treatment chamber of the water-conducting household appliance, so that a Preparation from the outside of the treatment room of the water-conducting household appliance positioned metering device via a communicating with the treatment room opening of the water-conducting household appliance in the treatment room of the water-bearing household appliance can be fed.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the dosing device is arranged within the rotating treatment chamber of the washing machine.

It is also conceivable to provide a plurality of movable dosing devices which can be positioned in the treatment chamber of the washing machine for dispensing at least one flowable preparation, the preparations which are dispensed from the dosing devices being different from one another and the dosing devices comprising means for releasing the preparations, which are configured in the way that the Delivery of the preparations to each other at different times during a treatment program of the water-conducting household appliance.

actuator

For the purposes of this application, an actuator is a device that converts an input variable into a different output quantity and with which an object is moved or whose movement is generated. The actuator is preferably coupled to at least one closure element such that the release of preparation from at least one cartridge chamber can be effected indirectly or directly.

The actuator may be driven by drives selected from the group of gravity drives, ion drives, electric drives, motor drives, hydraulic drives, pneumatic drives, gear drives, threaded spindle drives, ball screws, linear drives, roller screws, auger drives, piezoelectric drives, chain drives, and / or recoil drives.

In one embodiment of the invention, the actuator is designed as a pump or compressor.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the actuator is a bistable solenoid, which forms a pulse-controlled, bistable valve together with an engaging in the bistable solenoid, designed as a plunger core closure element. Bistable lifting magnets are electromechanical magnets with linear direction of movement, wherein the plunger locked in each end position without current.

Bistable lifting magnets or valves are known in the art. A bistable valve requires a pulse to change valve positions (open / closed) and then remains in that position until a counter pulse is sent to the valve. Therefore, one speaks of a pulse-controlled valve. A significant advantage of such pulse-controlled valves is that they do not consume energy to dwell in the Ventilendlagen, the closed position and discharge position, but only need an energy pulse to change the valve layers, thus the Ventilendlagen are considered to be stable. A bistable valve remains in that switching position, which last received a control signal.

closure element

In the context of this application, a closure element is a component that acts on the actuator and that as a result of this action causes the opening or the closure of an outlet opening.

By way of example, the closure element can be valves which can be brought into a product delivery position or closure position by the actuator.

Particularly preferred is the embodiment of the closure element and the actuator in the form of a solenoid valve, wherein the dispenser are configured by the valve and the actuator by the electromagnetic or piezoelectric drive of the solenoid valve. In particular, when using a plurality of containers and thus to be dosed preparations, the amount and timing of the dosage can be controlled very accurately by the use of solenoid valves.

sensor

For the purposes of this application, a sensor is a measuring sensor or measuring sensor which can quantitatively record certain physical or chemical properties and / or the material quality of its environment qualitatively or as a measured variable.

The dosing system preferably has at least one sensor which is suitable for detecting a temperature. The temperature sensor is designed in particular for detecting a water temperature.

It is further preferred that the dosing system comprises a sensor for detecting the conductivity, whereby in particular the presence, the flushing and / or the spraying of water in a water-conducting domestic appliance is / are detected.

In order to avoid polarization at the contacts of a conductivity sensor, which impairs sensor accuracy, when using a direct current source, it is advantageous to use two mutually superimposed Conduct the following resistance measurements on the conductivity sensor, each with a different polarity, ie with an exchange of positive and negative poles, so that no charge surpluses can form on the contacts.

In particular, a sensor from the group of timers, temperature sensors, infrared sensors, brightness sensors, motion sensors, strain sensors, speed sensors, proximity sensors, flow sensors, color sensors, gas sensors, vibration sensors, pressure sensors, conductivity sensors, turbidity sensors, sound pressure sensors, "lab-on-a-chip" Sensors, force sensors, acceleration sensors, inclination sensors, pH sensors, moisture sensors, magnetic field sensors, RFID sensors, Hall sensors, biochips, odor sensors, hydrogen sulfide sensors, position sensors, gyro sensors, optical, electrical and / or mechanical displacement sensors, and / or MEMS sensors are selected.

For the formation of a dosing system which can be introduced into the treatment chamber of the washing machine, sensors may preferably be selected from the group of temperature sensors, motion sensors, rotational speed sensors, vibration sensors, conductivity sensors, turbidity sensors, acceleration sensors, inclination sensors, position sensors, gyroscopes, optical, electrical and / or mechanical displacement sensors.

It is particularly preferred that at least two sensors for measuring mutually different parameters are provided in or on the dosing system, wherein very particularly preferably one sensor is a conductivity sensor and another sensor is a temperature sensor.

The sensors are in particular adapted to detect the beginning, course and end of a treatment program of a water-conducting household appliance, such as a washing or rinsing program. For this purpose, by way of example and not limitation, the sensor combinations listed in the following table can be used Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 4 conductivity sensor temperature sensor conductivity sensor temperature sensor conductivity sensor temperature sensor sound sensor conductivity sensor temperature sensor sound sensor turbidity sensor sound sensor temperature sensor sound sensor conductivity sensor vibration sensor conductivity sensor vibration sensor temperature sensor conductivity sensor motion sensor vibration sensor motion sensor

By means of the conductivity sensor can be detected, for example, whether the conductivity sensor is wetted by water, so that z. B. can determine whether water is in the water-conducting household appliance or flushed.

Treatment programs in water-bearing household appliances, such as washing and rinsing programs, usually have a characteristic temperature profile, the u. a. is determined by the heating of the washing or rinsing water, which can be detected by a temperature sensor.

By means of a vibration sensor, it is for example possible to detect natural oscillations or the resonance of a household appliance with a rotating treatment room, for example, if the washing drum is accelerated to spin the laundry to correspondingly high numbers of revolutions. Thus, it is conceivable to detect by means of a vibration sensor the beginning or the end of a spin cycle.

With a motion sensor can - especially if the dosing device is intended to be positioned in the rotating treatment chamber of a household appliance such as the washing drum of a washing machine - to detect the movement of the dosing in the treatment room. For example, the rotation of the washing drum can be detected in the washing program or spinning.

In order to determine the degree of soiling of the laundry to be cleaned in the washing machine, a turbidity sensor can also be provided. From this it is also possible, for example, to select a dosing program in the dosing system which is appropriate for the identified contamination situation.

It is also conceivable to detect the course of a treatment program of a washing machine with the aid of at least one sound sensor by specific noise and / or vibration emissions z. B. when pumping or pumping out of water, are detected.

Of course, it is possible for a person skilled in the art to use any suitable combinations of several sensors to achieve a monitoring of a treatment program of a water-conducting domestic appliance.

The data line between the sensor and the control unit can be realized via an electrically conductive cable or wirelessly. In principle, it is also conceivable that at least one sensor outside the metering system in the interior of the washing machine, such as in the treatment room, in or on the washing drum and / or in or on the Einspülschublade, positioned or positioned and a data line - especially wireless - for transmission the measurement data from the sensor to the dosing system is formed. A wirelessly formed data line is formed in particular by the transmission of electromagnetic waves or light. It is preferable to form a wireless data line according to standardized standards such as Bluetooth, IrDA, IEEE 802, GSM, UMTS, etc.

It is preferred that at least one sensor is arranged on the distal end of a fluid line which projects into the treatment space and connects the dosing device to the treatment space, such as, for example, the dispensing drawer, the washing drum, etc. The sensor is in particular configured such that it is suitable for detecting the operation of the washing machine and / or the flushing of water into the washing machine. In particular, the sensor on the distal end of the fluid line projecting into the treatment space is a conductance and / or a temperature sensor and / or a sound or vibration sensor.

control unit

A control unit in the sense of this application is a device which is suitable for influencing the transport of material, energy and / or information. For this purpose, the control unit influences at least one actuator with the aid of information, in particular of measuring signals of the sensor unit, which processes it in the sense of the control target. In particular, at least one sensor is connected to the control unit, wherein it is particularly preferred that the sensor sends a signal to the control unit that represents the presence of water in the washing machine and / or the operation of the washing machine.

In particular, the control unit may be a programmable microprocessor. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, a plurality of dosing programs is stored on the microprocessor, which are selectable and executable in a particularly preferred embodiment according to the container coupled to the dosing device.

The control unit has, in a preferred embodiment, no connection to the possibly existing control of the household appliance. Accordingly, no information, in particular electrical, optical or electromagnetic signals, is exchanged directly between the control unit and the control of the household appliance.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the control unit is coupled to the existing control of the household appliance. Preferably, this coupling is wireless. For example, it is possible to position a transmitter on or in a dishwasher, preferably on or at the dosing chamber embedded in the door of the dishwasher, which wirelessly transmits a signal to the dosing unit when the control of the domestic appliance controls the dosing of, for example, a detergent from the dosing unit Dosing or rinse aid causes.

The delivery of preparations from the dosing device can be controlled by the control unit, sequentially or simultaneously.

It is particularly preferred to dose a plurality of preparations sequentially in a rinsing program. In particular, dosing sequences are to be preferred, which are explained in more detail below.

Dosiersequenzen

It is preferred that a signal is provided by means of the sensor that represents the presence of water and / or the operation of the washing machine, this signal triggering the metering of at least one first preparation into the treatment space of the washing machine.

The sensor signal can be provided in particular by means of a conductivity sensor, temperature sensor, sound sensor, vibration sensor, motion sensor and / or turbidity sensor - and any combination of the aforementioned sensors.

A particularly preferred method for controlling a dosing device for use in the dosing system according to the invention comprises a dosing device with at least one temperature sensor and / or a conductivity sensor, wherein the temperature sensor and / or the conductivity sensor can be arranged in and / or on and / or outside of the dosing, and a dispensing means for releasing a preparation from the dispenser into the interior of the dishwasher, comprising the measurement of a first resistor R, wherein in the presence of the condition R <R _Ref , where R _{Ref is} a predefined reference resistor representing the presence of water at the conductivity sensor, one Release of at least one volume V1 of a first preparation from the metering device takes place inside the water-bearing household appliance.

According to an extremely preferable embodiment of the method for controlling the dosing device is a measurement of a first temperature T ₁ inside the water-bearing household appliance by means of the temperature sensor and measurement of the resistance R at the conductivity sensor, wherein in the presence of conditions T ₁ > T _Ref1 , wherein T _Ref1 is a predefined, first reference temperature which is at least 21 ° C, preferably at least 30 ° C and wherein, when the condition R <R _Ref , where R _{Ref is} a predefined reference resistance representing the presence of water at the conductance sensor, at least one release a volume V1 of a first preparation from the metering device takes place inside the water-bearing household appliance.

By using temperature and conductivity information, u. a. prevents the dosing device from initiating an undesired dosing operation in a warm environment, for example, during transportation, which could happen if only temperature information were used to control the dosing device.

The measurement of the temperature T ₁ and of the resistance R at the conductivity sensor can take place in succession or at the same time. It is preferred that first the temperature T ₁ and subsequently the resistance R is measured. However, it is also conceivable first to measure the resistance R and then the temperature T ₁ .

Furthermore, it is also possible in the presence of the aforementioned conditions to dose more than a volume V1 of a preparation from the metering device inside the water-bearing household appliance. For example, a first volume V1 of a first preparation and a second volume V2 of a second preparation can also be dosed substantially simultaneously, wherein it is particularly preferred that the preparations are different from one another.

It is particularly preferred to design the method in such a way that, when the condition T ₁ > T _Ref1 and R <R _Ref, a temperature measurement of a second temperature T ₂ after a predefined time interval t _dif , in particular after 10-600 sec, preferably after 30 -240 sec, more preferably 45-100 sec by means of the temperature sensor and when the condition T ₂ > T ₁ + ΔT, where ΔT within the limits of the functional interval (0.5 [° C / min] * t _dif [min] ) to (5 [° C / min] * t _dif [min]), a release of at least one volume V1 of a first preparation from the metering device takes place inside the water-bearing household appliance. In this way, in particular, a temperature rise, which is detected in the heating phase of the water-conducting household appliance, in particular in the pre-washing or Hauptspül- or washing section of a rinsing or washing program.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the method, if the condition T _{1 ≦} T _{Ref1 is present,} a renewed temperature measurement of the first temperature T ₁ after a predefined time t _dif , in particular after 2-10 min, preferably after 3-7 min, particularly preferably 4 -6 min initiated. In order to keep the energy consumption for temperature monitoring low, the temperature is preferably measured not continuously, but at predefined time intervals.

However, it is also conceivable that in the water-conducting household appliance - especially at the beginning of a cleaning program - the temperature rise of the measured temperature T ₁ in the water-conducting household appliance after a time interval t _{dif is} so great that a second reference _temperature T _Ref2 , which is greater than the first reference _temperature T. _Ref1 , is, is exceeded. In this case of a rapid and significant temperature rise, it is also advantageous that, when the condition T ₁ > T _{Ref 2,} where T _Ref2 , a second reference _temperature which is at least 35 ° C, preferably at least 40 ° C, is a measurement of Resistance R takes place at the conductivity sensor and in the presence of the condition R <R _Ref , where R _{Ref is} a predefined reference resistance representing the presence of water at the conductivity sensor, an immediate release of at least one volume V1 of a first preparation from the dosing device inside the water-bearing household appliance he follows.

In an advantageous further development of the method according to the invention, if R ≥ R _Ref , where R _{Ref is} a predefined reference resistance which represents the presence of water on the conductivity sensor, a renewed temperature measurement of the first temperature T _{1 occurs} after a predefined time t _dif , in particular after 10-600 sec, preferably after 30-240 sec, particularly preferably 45-100 sec. Preferably, this time interval is less than or equal to the time interval that is before the measurement of the first temperature T ₁ in the presence of the condition T ₁ ≤ T _Ref1 . Thus, if a temperature inside the water-bearing household appliance above the first reference temperature T _{Ref1 is} measured, but no water at the conductivity _sensor , the dosing device is switched by shortened monitoring intervals in the measurement of the first temperature T ₁ in a tightened monitoring mode, so that by the shortened monitoring intervals a timely detection of water in water-bearing household appliance is made possible.

It may also be advantageous to provide the dosage of two different preparations, with a time delay. This is the case in particular when dosing two preparations which are not storage-stable with one another. Thus, it is provided in a further development of the method according to the invention that after the metering of the first volume V1, a second volume V2 of a second preparation from the metering device takes place inside the water-bearing household appliance, wherein the first preparation is different from the second preparation and between the dosage V1 and V2 a predefined time interval t _diff , preferably between 30-300 sec, more preferably between 60-240 sec, most preferably between 60-150 sec.

It is particularly preferred that the first preparation is a first enzyme-containing preparation and the second preparation is a second enzyme-containing preparation, wherein the first and the second enzyme-containing preparation are different from each other.

Of course, it is also conceivable that the method according to the invention further develop in such a way that after the metering of the first volume V1 and the second volume V2, the metering of a third volume V3 of a third preparation from the metering device takes place inside the washing machine, the third preparation is different from the first and the second preparation.

In this case, it is particularly preferred that the third preparation is, for example, fragrance-containing preparation.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the metering of the third volume V3 takes place after the start of a wash program section in a wash program. The beginning of a wash program section is characterized in particular by the fact that after the main wash cycle has ended and before the start of the wash program section, a water change takes place in the washing machine, in which normally heated water is pumped off and cold wash water is fed to the wash process. This can be sensed by a conductivity measurement in connection with a temperature measurement, for example. Of course, other possible metrologically detectable characteristics that represent such a water change can be used.

It is particularly preferred that the metering of the third volume V3 takes place after a delay of 0.5-30 minutes, preferably 1-20 minutes, particularly preferably 5-15 minutes after the beginning of a wash program section in a washing program.

The discharge quantities of the first volume V1, of the second volume V2 and of the third volume V3 preferably have a ratio of 1: 4: 1, wherein the first volume V1 particularly preferably contains an enzyme-containing preparation, the second volume V2 an alkaline detergent preparation and the third volume a fragrance-containing preparation is.

energy

For the purposes of this application is understood as an energy source, a component of the dosing, which is expedient to provide a suitable for the operation of the dosing or the dosing energy. Preferably, the energy source is designed such that the dosing system is self-sufficient.

Preferably, the energy source provides electrical energy. The energy source may be, for example, a battery, an accumulator, a power supply, solar cells or the like.

It is particularly advantageous to make the energy source replaceable, for example in the form of a replaceable battery.

For example, a battery may be selected from the group of alkaline manganese batteries, zinc carbon batteries, nickel oxyhydroxide batteries, lithium batteries, lithium iron sulfide batteries, zinc air batteries, zinc chloride batteries, Mercury oxide zinc batteries and / or silver oxide zinc batteries.

Lead accumulators (lead dioxide / lead), nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium-ion batteries, lithium-polymer batteries, alkaline manganese batteries, silver-zinc batteries, nickel batteries, etc. Hydrogen batteries, zinc bromine batteries, sodium nickel chloride batteries and / or nickel-iron batteries.

The accumulator can in particular be designed in such a way that it can be recharged by induction.

However, it is also conceivable to form mechanical energy sources consisting of one or more coil spring, torsion spring or torsion bar spring, spiral spring, air spring / gas spring and / or elastomer spring.

The energy source is dimensioned such that the dosing device can pass through about 1000 dosing cycles before the energy source is exhausted. It is particularly preferred that the energy source can run between 1 and 1000 dosing cycles, most preferably between 10 and 500, more preferably between 100 and 300, before the energy source is exhausted.

Schwingzerstäuber

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the dosing system has at least one vibrating atomizer, via which it is possible to transfer a preparation into the gas phase or to keep it in the gas phase. Thus, it is conceivable, for example, to evaporate preparations by means of the vibrating atomizer, to nebulise and / or to atomise, whereby the preparation passes into the gas phase or forms an aerosol in the gas phase, wherein the gas phase is usually air.

This embodiment is particularly advantageous when used in a washing machine, where a corresponding release of preparation into the gas phase takes place in a closable washroom. The introduced into the gas phase preparation can be evenly distributed in the washroom and reflected on the laundry located in the washing.

The preparation released by the vibrating atomizer may be selected from the group of surfactant-containing preparations, enzyme-containing preparations, odor-neutralizing preparations, biocidal preparations, antibacterial preparations.

As a result, several advantageous effects can be achieved before the start of a water-releasing washing program of the washing machine. On the one hand, a suitable preparation can suppress the formation of bad odors through biological decomposition processes. On the other hand, a corresponding preparation can bring about a "soaking" of the soils possibly adhering to the laundry, so that they can be easily and completely removed in the washing program of the washing machine, in particular in the case of low-temperature programs.

Furthermore, it is possible to apply a preparation by means of the vibrating atomizer on the laundry after completion of a washing program. This may be, for example, an antibacterial preparation or a preparation for the modification of textile surfaces.

It is further preferable to form the vibrating atomizer as a piezoelectric element.

• – die Sensoreinheit ein piezoelektrisches Element ist, das geeignet ist Schwingungen, insbesondere Schallwellen in einem Frequenzbereich von 1 kHz–300 kHz, bevorzugt 20–25 kHz und/oder Körperschall aus der Umgebung des Dosiergeräts aufzunehmen und in ein Sensorsignal zu wandeln, welches in der Steuereinheit in ein Steuersignal, insbesondere für das Abgabeelement, gewandelt wird,
• – das Abgabeelement ein piezoelektrisches Element ist, dass von der Steuereinheit mit elektrischen Signalen beaufschlagt wird und wenigstens eine erste Zubereitung aus wenigstens einer Kammer der Kartusche, die kommunizierend mit dem Abgabeelement verbunden ist, versprüht,
• – die Sensoreinheit und das Abgabeelement als ein Bauteil ausgebildet sind.

It is very particularly preferred to configure and operate a piezoelectric element both as a sound or vibration sensor and atomizer or nebulizer in a component. For this purpose, the dosing device can be configured such that a control unit is provided, which is connected to the energy source, a sensor unit, a delivery element and a sound transducer, wherein

• - The sensor unit is a piezoelectric element which is suitable to absorb vibrations, in particular sound waves in a frequency range of 1 kHz-300 kHz, preferably 20-25 kHz and / or structure-borne noise from the environment of the dosing and convert it into a sensor signal which in the Control unit is converted into a control signal, in particular for the delivery element,
• The dispensing element is a piezoelectric element, that the control unit applies electrical signals and at least sprays at least one first preparation from at least one chamber of the cartridge, which is communicatively connected to the dispensing element,
• - The sensor unit and the discharge element are formed as a component.

It is very particularly preferred that the electrical signals which cause the spraying of a preparation have a frequency of 70-400 kHz, preferably 80-90 kHz.

• – die Sensoreinheit ein piezoelektrisches Element ist, das geeignet ist Schwingungen, insbesondere Schallwellen in einem Frequenzbereich von 1 kHz–300 kHz, bevorzugt 20–25 kHz und/oder Körperschall aus der Umgebung des Dosiergeräts aufzunehmen und in ein Sensorsignal zu wandeln, welches in der Steuereinheit in ein Steuersignal, insbesondere für das Abgabeelement, gewandelt wird,
• – das Abgabeelement ein piezoelektrisches Element ist, dass von der Steuereinheit mit elektrischen Signalen beaufschlagt wird und wenigstens eine erste Zubereitung aus wenigstens einer Kammer der Kartusche, die kommunizierend mit dem Abgabeelement verbunden ist, versprüht,
• – der Schallwandler ein piezoelektrisches Element ist, dass von der Steuereinheit mit elektrischen Signalen beaufschlagt wird und die das piezoelektrische Element in hörbare akustische Signale in einem Frequenzbereich von 20 Hz bis 20 kHz, bevorzugt 5–15 kHz, insbesondere bevorzugt 7–10 kHz wandelt und
• – die Sensoreinheit, das Abgabeelement und der Schallwandler als ein Bauteil ausgebildet sind.

It is highly preferred to configure and operate a piezoelectric element both as a sound or vibration sensor, atomizer or nebulizer and sound transducer in one component. For this purpose, the dosing device can be configured such that a control unit is provided, which is connected to the energy source, a sensor unit, a delivery element and a sound transducer, wherein

• - The sensor unit is a piezoelectric element which is suitable to absorb vibrations, in particular sound waves in a frequency range of 1 kHz-300 kHz, preferably 20-25 kHz and / or structure-borne noise from the environment of the dosing and convert it into a sensor signal which in the Control unit is converted into a control signal, in particular for the delivery element,
• The dispensing element is a piezoelectric element, that the control unit applies electrical signals and at least sprays at least one first preparation from at least one chamber of the cartridge, which is communicatively connected to the dispensing element,
• - The transducer is a piezoelectric element that is acted upon by the control unit with electrical signals and the piezoelectric element in audible acoustic signals in a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, preferably 5-15 kHz, particularly preferably 7-10 kHz converts and
• - The sensor unit, the output element and the sound transducer are designed as a component.

It is very particularly preferred that the electrical signals which cause the spraying of a preparation have a frequency of 70-400 kHz, preferably 80-90 kHz, and the electrical signals which cause the generation of an audible acoustic signal have a frequency of 20 Hz -20 kHz, preferably 5-15 kHz, and more preferably 7-10 kHz.

The piezoelectric element is particularly preferably configured in such a way that it detects the natural frequency or a multiple of the natural frequency of the washing machine, in particular during spin processes.

The electrical signals that cause the spraying of a preparation and the generation of an audible acoustic signal can be applied by the control unit at the same time and / or with a time delay to the piezoelectric element.

• a. eine Sensoreinheit, die ein piezoelektrisches Element ist, Schwingungen, insbesondere Schallwellen in einem Frequenzbereich von 1 kHz–300 kHz, bevorzugt 20–25 kHz, und/oder Körperschall aus der Umgebung der Abgabevorrichtung aufnimmt und in ein Sensorsignal wandelt,
• b. ein Abgabeelement, dass ein piezoelektrisches Element ist, von der Steuereinheit beim Vorliegen eines definierten Sensorsignals, dass insbesondere das Vorhandensein von Wasser und/oder den Betrieb der Waschmaschine repräsentiert, mit elektrischen Signalen beaufschlagt wird, so dass wenigstens eine erste Zubereitung aus wenigstens einer Kammer der Kartusche, die kommunizierend mit dem Abgabeelement verbunden ist, insbesondere ins Innere der Waschmaschine, bevorzugt in den Behandlungsraum der Waschmaschine versprüht und/oder vernebelt wird,
• c. ein Schallwandler, der ein piezoelektrisches Element ist, von der Steuereinheit vor und/oder während und/oder nach dem Versprühen der Zubereitung mit elektrischen Signalen beaufschlagt wird, die das piezoelektrische Element in hörbare akustische Signale in einem Frequenzbereich von 20 Hz bis 20 kHz, bevorzugt 5–15 kHz, insbesondere bevorzugt 7–10 kHz wandelt.

Thus, the above-described piezoelectric element provides a method of operating a metering system comprising:

• a. a sensor unit, which is a piezoelectric element, receives vibrations, in particular sound waves in a frequency range of 1 kHz-300 kHz, preferably 20-25 kHz, and / or structure-borne noise from the environment of the dispenser and converts them into a sensor signal,
• b. a delivery element, which is a piezoelectric element, from the control unit in the presence of a defined sensor signal, which in particular the presence of water and / or the operation of the washing machine, is supplied with electrical signals, so that at least a first preparation of at least one chamber of Cartridge which is communicatively connected to the discharge element, in particular into the interior of the washing machine, preferably sprayed into the treatment room of the washing machine and / or atomized,
• c. a sound transducer, which is a piezoelectric element is applied by the control unit before and / or during and / or after the spraying of the preparation with electrical signals that the piezoelectric element in audible acoustic signals in a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, preferred 5-15 kHz, particularly preferably 7-10 kHz converts.

The preparation released by the piezoelectric atomizer may in particular be selected from the group of surfactant-containing preparations, enzyme-containing preparations, odor-neutralizing preparations, biocidal preparations, antibacterial preparations.

It is preferred that all preparations are metered by means of a vibrating atomizer. However, it is also conceivable that each preparation is metered in each case via a vibrating atomizer assigned to the corresponding preparation.

It is of course possible to dose a preparation by means of a vibrating atomizer and another preparation by means of a pump, a valve or gravitationally effected in the interior of a water-conducting household appliance. The person skilled in the art will here select a suitable combination of the listed delivery elements for the corresponding preparations.

preparations

According to a preferred embodiment, the preparations stored in the cartridge chambers are free-flowing, preferably they have a viscosity between 10 and 10000 mPas at a shear rate of 30 s ^-1 and a temperature of 25 ° C. The viscosity of the preparations can be measured by conventional standard methods (for example Brookfield viscometer RVD-VII at 20 rpm and 20 ° C., spindle 3).

According to the invention, the preparations in the cartridge chambers are different from one another. The possible constituents of the preparations are explained in more detail below.

enzymes

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one of the preparations stored in the cartridge chambers contains at least one enzyme, in particular z. B. from the group of proteases, amylases, catalases, peroxidases, cellulases mannanase, polyesterases, xylanases, carrageenases, perhydrolases, pectinases, Pectatlyasen, oxidases z. B. Glycoseoxidasen and / or lipases, and / or enzyme stabilizers, preferably in amounts of 0 to 50 wt .-%, preferably 5-30 wt .-%, particularly preferably 10-25 wt .-% in each case based on the total agent.

Particularly suitable enzymes are those from the classes of hydrolases such as the proteases, esterases, lipases or lipolytic enzymes, amylases, cellulases or other glycosyl hydrolases and mixtures of the enzymes mentioned. All of these hydrolases in the wash contribute to the removal of stains such as proteinaceous, greasy or starchy stains and graying. In addition, cellulases and other glycosyl hydrolases may contribute to color retention and to enhancing the softness of the fabric by removing pilling and microfibrils. Oxireductases can also be used for bleaching or inhibiting color transfer.

Particularly suitable are bacterial strains or fungi such as Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Streptomyceus griseus and Humicola insolens derived enzymatic agents. Preferably, subtilisin-type proteases and in particular proteases derived from Bacillus lentus are used. In this case, enzyme mixtures, for example from protease and amylase or protease and lipase or lipolytic enzymes or protease and cellulase or from cellulase and lipase or lipolytic enzymes or from protease, amylase and lipase or lipolytic enzymes or protease, lipase or lipolytic enzymes and cellulase, but in particular protease and / or lipase-containing mixtures or mixtures with lipolytic enzymes of particular interest. Examples of such lipolytic enzymes are the known cutinases. Peroxidases or oxidases have also proved suitable in some cases. Suitable amylases include in particular α-amylases, iso-amylases, pullulanases and pectinases. As cellulases are preferably cellobiohydrolases, endoglucanases and β-Glucosi-denen, which are also called cellobiases, or mixtures thereof used. Since different cellulase types differ by their CMCase and avicelase activities, the desired activities can be set by targeted mixtures of the cellulases.

bleaching

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one of the preparations stored in the cartridge chambers contains at least one bleach.

As oxidizing agent or bleaching all conceivable oxidizing agents can be used, for. Perborates, percarbonates, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite, dichromate, dithionite, permanganate, chlorine, concentrated sulfuric acid, organic peracids, chlorine, hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peroxides, etc. A number of advantageously usable bleaching agents are mentioned below.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the oxidizing agent is an oxidative bleach, preferably based on oxygen, with particular preference being given to peroxycarboxylic acids.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the agent according to the invention contains a peroxycarboxylic acid, which is advantageously selected from mono- and diperoxycarboxylic acids, in particular dodecanediperoxyacid or preferably imidoperoxycarboxylic acids, more preferably 6-phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid (6-phthalimidoperoxyhexanoic acid, PAP) and / or wherein the peroxycarboxylic acid in Atmospheric pressure has a melting point above 25 ° C, in particular above 35 ° C, preferably above 45 ° C, preferably above 50 ° C, more preferably above 100 ° C.

Bleach activators

Bleach activators are used, for example, in detergents to achieve improved bleaching action when cleaned at temperatures of 60 ° C and below. As bleach activators, it is possible to use compounds which, under perhydrolysis conditions, give aliphatic peroxycarboxylic acids having preferably 1 to 10 C atoms, in particular 2 to 4 C atoms, and / or optionally substituted perbenzoic acid. Suitable substances are those which carry O- and / or N-acyl groups of the stated C atom number and / or optionally substituted benzoyl groups. Preference is given to polyacylated alkylenediamines, in particular tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED), acylated triazine derivatives, in particular 1,5-diacetyl-2,4-dioxohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine (DADHT), acylated glycolurils, in particular tetraacetylglycoluril (TAGU), N- Acylimides, in particular N-nonanoylsuccinimide (NOSI), acylated phenolsulfonates, in particular n-nonanoyl or isononanoyloxybenzenesulfonate (n- or iso-NOBS), carboxylic anhydrides, in particular phthalic anhydride, acylated polyhydric alcohols, in particular triacetin, ethylene glycol diacetate and 2,5-diacetoxy- 2,5-dihydrofuran.

in der R¹ für -H, -CH₃, einen C_2-24-Alkyl- oder -Alkenylrest, einen substituierten C_2-24-Alkyl- oder -Alkenylrest mit mindestens einem Substituenten aus der Gruppe -Cl, -Br, -OH, -NH₂, -CN, einen Alkyl- oder Alkenylarylrest mit einer C_1-24-Alkylgruppe, oder für einen substituierten Alkyl- oder Alkenylarylrest mit einer C_1-24-Alkylgruppe und mindestens einem weiteren Substituenten am aromatischen Ring steht, R² und R³ unabhängig voneinander ausgewählt sind aus -CH₂-CN, -CH₃, -CH₂-CH₃, -CH₂-CH₂-CH₃, -CH(CH₃)-CH₃, -CH₂-OH, -CH₂-CH₂-OH, -CH(OH)-CH₃, -CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-OH, -CH₂-CH(OH)-CH₃, -CH(OH)-CH₂-CH₃, -(CH₂CH₂-O)_nH mit n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 oder 6 und X ein Anion ist.Further bleach activators preferably used in the context of the present application are compounds from the group of cationic nitriles, in particular cationic nitriles of the formula

in the R ^{1 is} -H, -CH ₃ , a C _2-24 alkyl or alkenyl radical, a substituted C _2-24 alkyl or alkenyl radical having at least one substituent from the group -Cl, -Br, - OH, -NH ₂ , -CN, an alkyl or alkenylaryl radical having a C _1-24 -alkyl group, or represents a substituted alkyl or alkenylaryl radical having a C _1-24 -alkyl group and at least one further substituent on the aromatic ring, R ² and R ^{3 are} independently selected from -CH ₂ -CN, -CH ₃ , -CH ₂ -CH ₃ , -CH ₂ -CH ₂ -CH ₃ , -CH (CH ₃ ) -CH ₃ , -CH ₂ - OH, -CH ₂ -CH ₂ -OH, - CH (OH) -CH ₃ , -CH ₂ -CH ₂ -CH ₂ -OH, -CH ₂ -CH (OH) -CH ₃ , -CH (OH) -CH ₂ -CH ₃ , - (CH ₂ CH ₂ -O) _n H with n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and X is an anion.

in der R⁴, R⁵ und R⁶ unabhängig voneinander ausgewählt sind aus -CH₃, -CH₂-CH₃, -CH₂-CH₂-CH₃, -CH(CH₃)-CH₃, wobei R⁴ zusätzlich auch -H sein kann und X ein Anion ist, wobei vorzugsweise R⁵ = R⁶ = -CH₃ und insbesondere R⁴ = R⁵ = R⁶ = -CH₃ gilt und Verbindungen der Formeln (CH₃)₃N⁽⁺⁾CH₂-CN X^–, (CH₃CH₂)₃NCH₂-CN X^–, (CH₃CH₂CH₂)₃N⁽⁺⁾CH₂-CN X^–, (CH₃CH(CH₃))₃N⁽⁺⁾CH₂-CN X^–, oder (HO-CH₂-CH₂)₃N⁽⁺⁾CH₂-CN X^– besonders bevorzugt sind, wobei aus der Gruppe dieser Substanzen wiederum das kationische Nitril der Formel (CH₃)₃N⁽⁺⁾CH₂-CN X^–, in welcher X^– für ein Anion steht, das aus der Gruppe Chlorid, Bromid, Iodid, Hydrogensulfat, Methosulfat, p-Toluolsulfonat (Tosylat) oder Xylolsulfonat ausgewählt ist, besonders bevorzugt wird.Particularly preferred is a cationic nitrile of the formula

in which R ⁴ , R ⁵ and R ^{6 are} independently selected from -CH ₃ , -CH ₂ -CH ₃ , -CH ₂ -CH ₂ -CH ₃ , -CH (CH ₃ ) -CH ₃ , wherein R ⁴ additionally also -H may be and X is an anion, preferably R ⁵ = R ⁶ = -CH ₃ and in particular R ⁴ = R ⁵ = R ⁶ = -CH ₃ and compounds of the formulas (CH ₃ ) ₃ N ⁽⁺⁾ CH ₂ -CN X ^- , (CH ₃ CH ₂ ) ₃ NCH ₂ -CN X ^- , (CH ₃ CH ₂ CH ₂ ) ₃ N ⁽⁺⁾ CH ₂ -CN X ^- , (CH ₃ CH (CH ₃ )) ₃ N ⁽⁺⁾ CH ₂ -CN X ^- , or (HO-CH ₂ -CH ₂ ) ₃ N ⁽⁺⁾ CH ₂ -CN X ^{- are} particularly preferred, whereby from the group of these substances turn the cationic nitrile of the formula ( CH ₃ ) ₃ N ⁽⁺⁾ CH ₂ -CN X ^- in which X ^{- is} an anion selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, hydrogensulfate, methosulfate, p-toluenesulfonate (tosylate) or xylenesulfonate is preferred.

As bleach activators it is also possible to use compounds which, under perhydrolysis conditions, give aliphatic peroxycarboxylic acids having preferably 1 to 10 C atoms, in particular 2 to 4 C atoms, and / or optionally substituted perbenzoic acid. Suitable substances are those which carry O- and / or N-acyl groups of the stated C atom number and / or optionally substituted benzoyl groups. Preference is given to polyacylated alkylenediamines, in particular tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED), acylated triazine derivatives, in particular 1,5-diacetyl-2,4-dioxohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine (DADHT), acylated glycolurils, in particular tetraacetylglycoluril (TAGU), N- Acylimides, in particular N-nonanoylsuccinimide (NOSI), acylated phenolsulfonates, in particular n-nonanoyl or isononanoyloxybenzenesulfonate (n- or iso-NOBS), carboxylic anhydrides, in particular phthalic anhydride, acylated polyhydric alcohols, in particular triacetin, ethylene glycol diacetate, 2,5-diacetoxy- 2,5-dihydrofuran, n-methyl-morpholinium-acetonitrile-methylsulfate (MMA) and also acetylated sorbitol and mannitol or mixtures thereof (SORMAN), acylated sugar derivatives, in particular pentaacetylglucose (PAG), pentaacetyl-fructose, tetraacetyl-xylose and octaacetyl lactose as well as acetylated, optionally N- alkylated glucamine and gluconolactone, and / or N-acylated lactams, for example N-benzoyl-caprolactam. Hydrophilic substituted acyl acetals and acyl lactams are also preferably used. Combinations of conventional bleach activators can also be used.

bleach catalysts

In addition to the conventional bleach activators or in their place, so-called bleach catalysts can also be used. These substances are bleach-enhancing transition metal salts or transition metal complexes such as Mn, Fe, Co, Ru or Mo saline complexes or carbonyl complexes. Mn, Fe, Co, Ru, Mo, Ti, V and Cu complexes with N-containing tripod ligands and Co, Fe, Cu and Ru ammine complexes can also be used as bleach catalysts.

If, in addition to the nitrile quats, further bleach activators are to be used, preference is given to bleach activators from the group of the polyacylated alkylenediamines, in particular tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED), N-acylimides, in particular N-nonanoylsuccinimide (NOSI), acylated phenolsulfonates, in particular n-nonanoyl or isononanoyloxybenzenesulfonate (US Pat. N- or iso-NOBS), n-methyl-morpholinium acetonitrile-methyl sulfate (MMA), preferably in amounts of up to 10 wt .-%, in particular 0.1 wt .-% to 8 wt .-%, especially 2 to 8 wt .-% and particularly preferably 2 to 6 wt .-%, each based on the total weight of the bleach activator-containing agents used.

Bleach-enhancing transition metal complexes, in particular having the central atoms Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Mo, V, Ti and / or Ru, preferably selected from the group of manganese and / or cobalt salts and / or complexes, particularly preferably the cobalt (ammine) Complexes of the cobalt (acetate) complexes, the cobalt (carbonyl) complexes, the chlorides of cobalt or manganese, manganese sulfate are used in conventional amounts, preferably in an amount up to 5 wt .-%, in particular of 0.0025 wt % to 1 wt .-% and particularly preferably from 0.01 wt .-% to 0.25 wt .-%, each based on the total weight of the bleach activator-containing agents used. But in special cases, more bleach activator can also be used.

surfactants

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one of the preparations stored in the cartridge chambers contains at least one surfactant.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one preparation contains at least 0.01% by weight of surfactants.

In this case, the surfactant content of the entire agent z. B. 0.1-60 wt .-%, preferably 1-50 wt .-%, advantageously 5-45 wt .-%, more preferably 10-40 wt .-%, in particular 15-30 wt .-%, based to the total mean. According to another preferred embodiment, the lower limit of the surfactant content but also at a value of preferably 1 wt .-%, 2 wt .-%, 3 wt .-%, 4 wt .-%, 5 wt .-%, 6 wt. %, 7 wt%, 8 wt%, 9 wt%, 10 wt%, 11 wt%, 12 wt%, 13 wt%, 14 wt% , 15 wt.%, 16 wt.%, 17 wt.%, 18 wt.%, 19 wt.%, 20 wt.%, 21 wt.%, 22 wt Wt .-%, 24 wt .-%, 25 wt .-%, 26 wt .-%, 27 wt .-%, 28 wt .-%, 29 wt .-% or 30 wt .-%, based on the entire remedy. The lower limit of surfactant may in particular even be at even higher levels, z. B. at a value of preferably 35 wt .-%, 40 wt .-%, 45 wt .-%, 50 wt .-%, 55 wt .-% or 60 wt .-%, based on the total agent.

The upper limit of surfactant may, for example, also at a value of preferably 65 wt .-%, 60 wt .-%, 55 wt .-%, 50 wt .-%, 45 wt .-%, 40 wt .-%, 35 wt %, 30% or 25% or even only values such as 20%, 19%, 18%, 17%, 16% , 15 wt .-%, 14 wt .-%, 13 wt .-%, 12 wt .-%, 11 wt .-% or 10 wt .-% are. It is Z. B. also possible to combine the mentioned lower limit and upper limits from the above information suitable for. B. to represent a surfactant content of 4-18 wt .-%. It is also possible that 0 wt .-% surfactant is included.

Particularly preferred according to the invention are anionic surfactants, such as. As (linear) alkylbenzenesulfonates, fatty alcohol sulfates or alkanesulfonates, etc., preferably in amounts of z. B. 0.1 to 30 wt .-%, and / or nonionic surfactants, such as. As alkyl polyglycol ethers, alkyl polyglucosides or amine oxides, etc., preferably in amounts of z. B. 0.1 to 30 wt .-%, each based on the total agent.

The composition of the invention may also contain cationic surfactants, for. B. in amounts of 0.01 wt .-% or 0.05 wt .-% to 30 wt .-%. However, it corresponds to a preferred embodiment, when the agent according to the invention is cationic surfactant, which means here that the agent less than 10 wt .-%, preferably less than 5 wt .-%, advantageously less than 3 wt .-%, more advantageously less than 1 wt .-%, more preferably less than 0.5 wt .-%, in particular 0 wt .-% cationic surfactant.

complexing

If one of the preparations according to the invention contains complexing agents, such as. As nitrilotriacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid or Phsophonat etc., preferably in amounts of up to 30 wt .-% or up to 20 wt .-%, in particular 0 to 10 wt .-%, advantageously from 0.1 to 5 wt .-% , relative to the entire remedy. Such is another preferred embodiment of the invention.

• (a) stickstoffreie Komplexbildner wie z. B. vorzugsweise Alkalimetallpolyphosphonate, Mono- oder Polyphosphonsäuren, insbesondere 1-Hydroxyethyliden-1,1-diphosphonsäure (HEDP), Citrat und/oder kurzkettige Dicarbonsäuren und/oder
• (b) Komplexbildner aus der Gruppe Chinolin und/oder seine Salze, Picolinsäure und Dipicolinsäure (Ethylendiamintetraessigsäure (EDTA), Diethylentriaminpenta(methylenphosphonsäure) (DTPMP), Azacycloheptandiphosphonat (AHP), Nitrilotriessigsäure (NTA), Aminopolycarbonsäuren, Aminohydroxypolycarbonsäuren, Palyphosphonsäuren und Aminopolyphosphonsäuren. Dabei ist 1-Hydroxyethyliden-1,1-diphosphonsäure am meisten bevorzugt. Es ist auch möglich, dass 0 Gew.-% Komplexbildner enthalten ist.

Particularly advantageous are

• (a) nitrogen-free complexing agents such. B. preferably Alkalimetallpolyphosphonate, mono- or polyphosphonic acids, in particular 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), citrate and / or short-chain dicarboxylic acids and / or
• (b) chelating agents and / or its salts, picolinic acid and dipicolinic acid (EDTA), diethylenetriaminepenta (methylenephosphonic acid) (DTPMP), azacycloheptane diphosphonate (AHP), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), aminopolycarboxylic acids, aminohydroxypolycarboxylic acids, palyphosphonic acids and aminopolyphosphonic acids 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid is most preferred It is also possible that 0% by weight of complexing agent is included.

These complexing agents can be used according to the invention to preferably inactivate heavy metal ions or bind, which can act in particular as catalysts of oxidation processes and thus to a reduction of oxidizing agent z. As peroxycarboxylic acids, such as PAP, and the example, via water pipes or metallic components of the production equipment or on raw or ingredients in the inventive agent, eg. As washing or cleaning agents can be registered.

fragrances

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one of the preparations stored in the cartridge chambers contains at least one fragrance or perfume.

According to a further preferred embodiment, at least one of the formulations contains a perfume composition of at least 50% by weight, at least 60% by weight, at least 70% by weight, at least 80% by weight, at least 90% by weight or at least 91% Wt .-%, preferably at least 92 wt .-%, advantageously at least 94 wt .-%, more preferably at least 96 wt .-%, more preferably at least 98 wt .-%, in a further advantageous manner at least 99 wt. -%, In particular even 100 wt .-% of fragrances. These are preferably selected from the group of citronitrile, ortho-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate, cyclohexyl salicylate, (+) - (1'R, 3S, 6'S) -1- (2 ', 2', 6'-trimethyl-1'- cydohexyl) -3-hexanol, (-) - (1'S, 3R, 6'R) -1- (2 ', 2', 6'-trimethyl-1'-cyclohexyl) -3-hexanol, (+) - ( 1'R, 3R, 6'S) -1- (2 ', 2', 6'-trimethyl-1'-cyclohexyl) -3-hexanol, (-) - (1'S, 3S, 6'R) -1- ( 2 ', 2', 6'-trimethyl-1'-cyclohexyl) -3-hexanol, phenylethyl alcohol, 2-cyclohexylidenes-2-phenylacetonitriles, decahydro-b-naphthol acetate, cresyl acetate (para), methyl phenylacetate, allylamyl glycolate, benzyl acetate, cyclohexyl ethyl acetate, Ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, phenylethyl acetate, cyclopentylidene-methyl acetate [CAS-No. 0040203-73-4), allyl (cyclohexyloxy) acetate, 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetic acid ethyl ester, 3,12-tridecadienitrile, amyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2-propenyl phenoxyacetate, isobornyl acetate, dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate, Hexyl acetate, cresyl acetate (para), isobutylphenylacetate, butylcyclohexylacetate-cis-para-tert., Butylcyclohexylacetate-trans-para-tert., Hydrocinnamyl alcohol, 2,6-dimethylheptan-2-ol, decanol, octanol, 2,6-dimethylbicyclo [cf. 4.4.0] decan-1-ol (0.1% in dipropylene glycol), tetrahydrouguol [= tetrahydrolinalool (3,7-dimethyloctan-3-ol) / tetrahydromyrcenol (2-octanol, 2,6-dimethyl) mixture (1: 1) ], Dihydroterpineol, alpha 3,3-trimethylcyclohexylmethyl formate, octanol-3, hexanol, 2,2,6-trimethyl-alpha-propylcyclohexanepropanol, decahydro-b-naphtholformate, (1'S, 1 ''S, 2'S, 3''R, 5''R) - [1-methyl-2- (1,2,2-trimethyl-bicyclo [3.1.0] hex-3-ylmethyl) -cyclopropyl] -methanol, (1'R, 1''R, 2 'R, 3''S, 5'S ') - (1-Methyl-2- (1,2,2-trimethyl-bicyclo [3.1.0] hex-3-ylmethyl) -cyclopropyl] -methanol, (1 'R, 1' 'S, 2'R, 3''R, 5''R) - [1-methyl-2- (1,2,2-trimethylbicyclo [3.1.0] hex-3-ylmethyl) -cyclopropyl] -methanol, (1'S, 1''R, 2'S, 3 ''S, 5' S) - [1-methyl-2- (1,2,2-trimethyl-bicyclo [3.1.0] hex-3-ylmethyl) - cyclopropyl] -methanol, borneol, dipropylene glycol, tetrahydrogeraniol, tetrahydrolinalool, 2,2,6-trimethyl-alpha-propylcyclohexanepropanol (Timberolforte), alpha-methyl-4- (1-methylethyl) cyclohexanemethanol, isocyclogeraniol, fenchyl alcohol, (-) - (2R, 4S) -2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, (+) - (2S, 4R) -2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, (+ ) - (2S, 4S) -2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, (-) - (2R, 4R) -2-isobutyl-4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol, Methyl benzoate, ethyl benzoate, methyl salicylate, amyl propionate, 2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, benzyl propionate, ethyl salicylate, 2-methoxy-4-formylphenyl isobutyrate (isobutane), ethyl caprylate, allyl caproate, 2-methyl-2 2-methylpropyl butenoate, 2-ethyl-ethylhexanoate (Irotyl), 2-methylpentanoic acid 2-methylpentyl ester, jasmacyclin, 2,5-dimethyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, ethyl 2-methylvalerate, heptanoic acid 2-propenyl ester (allylheptanoate-allyloenanthat), methyl anthranilate, phenylacetic acid, allylcyclohexylpropionate, 2-nonynoic acid methyl ester, cyclohexyl salicylate, 2-tert-butylcyclohexylethylcarbonate 2,2,4-trimethyl-caproic acid ethyl ester, ethyl ester labdanum extract (ambrarome), styrolyl acetate, hydroquinone dimethyl ether, diphenyl ether, cresyl methyl ether (para), cymene (para), phenylethyl isoamyl ether, phenylethyl methyl ether, 4-isopropyl-5,5-dimethyl-1,3- dioxane, 2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-4-isopropyl-1,3-dioxane, 5-methyl-5-propyl-2 (1-methylbutyl) -1,3-dioxane, anethole, 2-phenylpropionaldehyde-dimethyl acetal, frambinone methyl ether, coumarin, isocumarin, acetophenone, 1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl-6,7-dihydro-4 (5H) -indanone, octalactone gamma, ethylamyl ketone, camphor synth., oxacycloheptadec-8-ene 2-one, 2-heptylcyclopentanone, 2- (1-methylpropyl) -cyclohexanone, 4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylacetophenone, cyclopenta decanolides, 3-methylcyclopentadecanone, dihydrojasmon, dihydroiso-jasmon, decalactone gamma, methyl octalactone, 1,4-dioxacyclohexadecane-5,16-dione, 4- (2-butenylidene) -3,5,5-trimethyl-2 cyclohexene-1-one, ethyl 2,2,6, -trimethylcyclohexanecarboxylate, cinnamonitrile, lauric acid nitrile, hydrocitronitrile, 2-benzyl-2-methyl-3-butenenitrile, 3-methyldodecanonitrile, citronitrile, tridecene-2-nitrile, * 3 (4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo <4.1.0> hept-3-yl) -2-propenylnitrile, Irolene p, 8-alpha-12-oxido-13,14,15,16-tetranorabodane, 3,3,5 Trimethylcyclohexyl ethyl ether, Irival (70% 4-tert-pentylcyclohexanone, 10% white mineral oil, 10% non-2-enenitrile, 10% dibutyl sebacate), isobutyl quinoline, 5-ethylidenebicyclo [2.2.1] -2-heptene-2-methoxyphenol Adduct, methylbutyl-2-propionate, indeno [1,2-d] -tetrahydro-1,3-dioxane, dodecahydro-3a, 6,6,9a-tetramethyl-naphtho (2,1-b) furan, 2,4- Dimethyl 4-phenyltetrahydrofuran, spiro [1,3-dioxolane-2,5 '- (4', 4 ', 8', 8'-tetramethyl-hexahydro-3 ', 9'-methanonaphthalene)], methyldihydrojasmonate, Methyl 3-ox o-2-pentylcyclopentane acetate, o- (allyloxy) anisole, dihydromyrcenol, 9-decen-1-ol, tetrahydromyrcenol, hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-6-yl acetate, 2-phenoxyethyl isobutyrate, 2-methylpropenoic acid-1,3- dimethyl 3-butenyl ester, methylacetophenone para, 4-phenyl-2-butanone, 1- (5,5-dimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl) -4-penten-1-one, 3-hydroxy-1-methyl 4-isopropylbenzene [CAS No .: 89-83-8], where the wt. Refers to the total amount of fragrances.

These aforementioned fragrances can be used in particular in liquid agents with great success in the sense of the invention.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one preparation contains certain minimum values of fragrances, namely at least 0.01% by weight or 0.05% by weight, advantageously at least 0.1% by weight, in a considerably advantageous manner at least 0.15% by weight more preferably at least 0.2 wt.%, more preferably at least 0.25 wt.%, even more advantageously at least 0.3 wt.%, most preferably at least 0, 35 wt .-%, in a particularly advantageous manner at least 0.4 wt .-%, in a particularly advantageous manner at least 0.45 wt .-%, in a significantly advantageous manner at least 0.5 wt .-%, in a considerably more advantageous Way at least 0.55 wt .-%, in an extremely advantageous manner at least 0.6 wt .-%, most advantageously at least 0.65 wt .-%, most advantageously at least 0.7 wt .-%, in exceptionally advantageous Way at least 0.75 wt .-%, in an exceptionally advantageous manner, at least 0.8 wt .-%, in out of order Daily advantageously at least 0.85 wt .-%, in particular at least 0.9 wt .-% of fragrances, based on the total product.

In a preferred embodiment, however, at least one preparation contains relatively large amounts of fragrances, namely at least 1% by weight, advantageously at least 2% by weight, in a considerably advantageous manner at least 5% by weight, more preferably at least 10% by weight. , in a further advantageous manner at least 13 wt .-%, more preferably at least 14 wt .-%, in a very advantageous manner at least 15 wt .-%, in a particularly advantageous manner at least 16 wt .-%, in very particularly advantageous Way at least 17 wt .-%, in a considerably advantageous manner at least 18 wt .-%, in a very advantageous manner, at least 19 wt .-%, in particular at least 20 wt .-% of fragrances, based on the total preparation.

The general concept of the fragrance within the meaning of the invention is consistent with the usual definition, ie. H. they are usually substances that are perceptible by their smell, especially pleasant smell. These preferably also include the flavorings. Essential oils, flower oils, extracts from plant and animal drugs, from natural products, isolated components (isolates) as well as semi-synthetic and fully synthetic uniform fragrances are used today as fragrances.

UV absorbers

Preferably, a preparation may comprise at least one UV absorber, which advantageously has an effect on the treated textiles and improves the light resistance of the fibers and / or the light resistance of other formulation constituents. Under UV absorber are organic substances (sunscreen) to understand, which are able to absorb ultraviolet rays and the absorbed energy in the form of longer-wave radiation, eg. B. to give off heat again. Compounds having these desired properties include, for example, the non-radiative deactivating compounds and derivatives of benzophenone having substituents in the 2- and / or 4-position. Also suitable are substituted benzotriazoles, phenyl-substituted acrylates (cinnamic acid derivatives) in the 3-position, optionally with cyano groups in the 2-position, salicylates, organic Ni complexes and natural substances such as umbelliferone and the body's own urocanic acid. The biphenyl and especially stilbene derivatives, commercially available as Tinosorb ^® FD or Tinosorb ^® FR available ex Ciba. As UV-B absorber are to call 3-Benzylidencampher or 3-Benzylidennorcampher and its derivatives, eg. B. 3- (4-methylbenzylidene) camphor; 4-aminobenzoic acid derivatives, preferably 2-ethylhexyl 4- (dimethylamino) benzoate, 2-octyl 4- (dimethylamino) benzoate and 4- (dimethylamino) benzoic acid ester; Esters of cinnamic acid, preferably 4-methoxycinnamic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, propyl 4-methoxycinnamate, iso-amyl 4-methoxycinnamate, 2-cyano-3,3-phenylcinnamic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester (octocrylene); Esters of salicylic acid, preferably 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, 4-isopropylbenzyl salicylate, homomenthyl salicylate; Derivatives of benzophenone, preferably 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methylbenzophenone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone; Esters of benzalmalonic acid, preferably di-2-ethylhexyl 4-methoxybenzmalonate; Triazine derivatives, such as. For example, 2,4,6-trianilino- (p-carbo-2'-ethyl-1'-hexyloxy) -1,3,5-triazine and Octyl Triazone or Dioctyl Butamido Triazone (Uvasorb HEB ^®); Propane-1,3-diones, such as. B. 1- (4-tert-butylphenyl) -3- (4'-methoxyphenyl) propane-1,3-dione; Ketotricyclo (5.2.1.0) decane derivatives. Also suitable are 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid and its alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, alkylammonium, alkanolammonium and glucammonium salts; Sulfonic acid derivatives of benzophenones, preferably 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid and its salts; Sulfonic acid derivatives of 3-Benzylidencamphers, such as. B. 4- (2-oxo-3-boro-nylidenemethyl) benzenesulfonic acid and 2-methyl-5- (2-oxo-3-bomylidene) sulfonic acid and salts thereof.

As a typical UV-A filter in particular derivatives of benzoylmethane are suitable, such as 1- (4'-tert-butylphenyl) -3- (4'-methoxyphenyl) propane-1,3-dione, 4-tert-butyl 4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane (Parsol 1789), 1-phenyl-3- (4'-isopropylphenyl) -propane-1,3-dione and enamine compounds. Of course, the UV-A and UV-B filters can also be used in mixtures. In addition to the soluble substances mentioned, insoluble photoprotective pigments, namely finely dispersed, preferably nano-metal oxides or salts, are also suitable for this purpose. Examples of suitable metal oxides are in particular zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and, in addition, oxides of iron, zirconium, silicon, manganese, aluminum and cerium and mixtures thereof. As salts silicates (talc), barium sulfate or zinc stearate can be used. The oxides and salts are already used in the form of the pigments for skin-care and skin-protecting emulsions and decorative cosmetics. The particles should have an average diameter of less than 100 nm, preferably from 5 to 50 nm and in particular from 15 to 30 nm. They may have a spherical shape, but it is also possible to use those particles which have an ellipsoidal or otherwise deviating shape from the spherical shape. The pigments can also be surface-treated, ie hydrophilized or hydrophobized. Typical examples are waded titanium dioxides, such as. Example, titanium dioxide T 805 (Degussa) or Eusolex ^® T2000 (Merck). Suitable hydrophobic coating agents are in particular silicones and in particular trialkoxyoctylsilanes or simethicones. Micronized zinc oxide is preferably used. Further suitable UV light protection filters can be found in the relevant prior art.

The UV absorbers are advantageously contained in amounts of from 0.01% by weight to 5% by weight, preferably from 0.03% by weight to 1% by weight, in at least one preparation.

Optical brighteners

Optical brighteners (so-called "whiteners") may be added to detergents or cleaning agents to eliminate graying and yellowing of textiles treated with these agents. These fabrics impinge on the fiber and cause lightening and fake bleaching by converting invisible ultraviolet radiation into visible longer wavelength light, emitting ultraviolet light absorbed from the sunlight as faint bluish fluorescence, and pure yellow with the yellowed or yellowed wash White results. Suitable compounds are derived, for example, from the substance classes of 4,4'-diamino-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonic acids (flavonic acids), 4,4'-distyrylbiphenyls, methylumbelliferones, coumarins, dihydroquinolinones, 1,3-diarylpyrazolines, naphthalimides, benzoxazole , Benzisoxazole and benzimidazole systems as well as heterocyclic substituted pyrene derivatives.

graying

Graying inhibitors in textile cleaners have the task of keeping the dirt detached from the fiber suspended in the liquor and thus preventing the dirt from being rebuilt. Water-soluble colloids of mostly organic nature are suitable for this purpose, for example the water-soluble salts of polymeric carboxylic acids, glue, gelatin, salts of ether sulfonic acids or cellulose or salts of acidic sulfuric acid esters of cellulose or starch. Also, water-soluble polyamides containing acidic groups are suitable for this purpose. Furthermore, soluble starch preparations and other than the above-mentioned starch products can be used, for. Degraded starch, aldehyde levels, etc. Also, polyvinylpyrrolidone is useful. Cellulosic ethers such as carboxymethylcellulose (Na salt), methylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose and mixed ethers such as methylhydroxyethylcellulose, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, methylcarboxymethylcellulose and mixtures thereof can furthermore be used as graying inhibitors in the particulate agents.

foam inhibitors

Suitable foam inhibitors are, for example, soaps, paraffins or silicone oils, which may optionally be applied to support materials. Suitable antiredeposition agents, which are also referred to as repellents, are, for example, nonionic cellulose ethers such as methylcellulose and methylhydroxypropylcellulose with a proportion of methoxy groups of 15 to 30% by weight and hydroxypropyl groups of 1 to 15% by weight, based in each case on the nonionic cellulose ether as well as the known from the prior art polymers of phthalic acid and / or terephthalic acid or derivatives thereof, in particular polymers of ethylene terephthalates and / or polyethylene glycol terephthalates or anionic and / or nonionic modified derivatives thereof. Especially preferred of these are the sulfonated derivatives of the phthalic and terephthalic acid polymers.

conditioning

Furthermore, at least one preparation may contain at least one conditioning agent and / or conditioning substrate. For the purposes of this invention, the term conditioning is preferably to be understood as meaning the avivating treatment of textiles, fabrics and fabrics. Conditioning gives the textiles positive properties, such as improved softness, increased gloss and color brilliance, improved fragrance impression, reduction of felting, ironing relief by reducing the sliding properties, reducing the creasing behavior and the static charge and a color transfer inhibition in dyed textiles ,

To improve the softness and the scavenging properties preparations of the invention may comprise plasticizer components. Examples of such compounds are quaternary ammonium compounds, cationic polymers and emulsifiers, such as those used in hair care products and also in agents for Textilavivage. These softening compounds, which will also be described in more detail below, can be present in all preparations according to the invention, but especially in the conditioners or in compositions with the desired softening effect.

wobei in (III) R und R¹ für einen acyclischen Alkylrest mit 12 bis 24 Kohlenstoffatomen, R² für einen gesättigten C₁-C₄ Alkyl- oder Hydroxyalkylrest steht, R³ entweder gleich R, R¹ oder R² ist oder für einen aromatischen Rest steht. X^– steht entweder für ein Halogenid-, Methosulfat-, Methophosphat- oder Phosphation sowie Mischungen aus diesen. Beispiele für kationische Verbindungen der Formel (III) sind Didecyldimethylammoniumchlorid, Ditalgdimethylammoniumchlorid oder Dihexadecylammoniumchlorid.Suitable examples are quaternary ammonium compounds of the formulas (III) and (IV),

wherein in (III) R and R ^{1 is} an acyclic alkyl radical having 12 to 24 carbon atoms, R ^{2 is} a saturated C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl or hydroxyalkyl radical, R ^{3 is} either R, R ¹ or R ² or is a aromatic residue stands. X ^- is either a halide, methosulfate, methophosphate or phosphate ion and mixtures thereof. Examples of cationic compounds of the formula (III) are didecyldimethylammonium chloride, ditallowdimethylammonium chloride or dihexadecylammonium chloride.

Compounds of formula (IV) are so-called ester quats. Esterquats are characterized by excellent biodegradability. Here, R ^{4 is} an aliphatic alkyl radical having 12 to 22 carbon atoms with 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds; R ⁵ is H, OH or O (CO) R ⁷ , R ⁶ is, independently of R ^5, H, OH or O (CO) R ⁸ , where R ⁷ and R ⁸ are each independently an aliphatic alk (ene) ylrest having 12 to 22 carbon atoms with 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds. m, n and p can each independently be 1, 2 or 3. X can be either a halide, methosulfate, methophosphate or phosphate ion, as well as mixtures of these. Preference is given to compounds which contain the group O (CO) R ⁷ for R ⁵ and to alkyl radicals having 16 to 18 carbon atoms for R ⁴ and R ⁷ . Particularly preferred are compounds in which R ^{6 is} also OH. Examples of compounds of formula (IV) are methyl N- (2-hydroxyethyl) -N, N-di (tallow acyaoxyethyl) ammonium methosulfate, bis (palmitoyl) ethyl hydroxyethyl methyl ammonium methoxide or Methyl-N, N-bis (acyloxyethyl) -N- (2-hydroxyethylammonium) methosulfate When quaternized compounds of the formula (IV) which have unsaturated alkyl chains are used, the acyl groups whose corresponding fatty acids have an iodine value between 5 and 80, preferably between 10 and 60 and in particular between 15 and 45 and which have a cis / trans isomer ratio (in% by weight) of greater than 30:70, preferably greater than 50:50 and in particular greater than 70:30 Examples are the products marketed by Stepan under the tradename Stepantex ^® Methylhydroxyalkyldi-alkoyloxyalkylammoniummethosulfate or those known under Dehyquart ^® Cognis products known under or Rewoquat ^® manufactured by Goldschmidt-Witco. More preferred compound s are the diesterquats corresponding to formula (V) which are obtainable under the name Rewoquat ^® 3099 W 222 LM or CR and provide in addition to the softness also for stability and color protection.

R ²¹ and R ²² are each independently an aliphatic radical having 12 to 22 carbon atoms with 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds.

wobei R⁹ für H oder einen gesättigten Alkylrest mit 1 bis 4 Kohlenstoffatomen, R¹⁰ und R¹¹ unabhängig voneinander jeweils für einen aliphatischen, gesättigten oder ungesättigten Alkylrest mit 12 bis 18 Kohlenstoffatomen, R¹⁰ alternativ auch für O(CO)R²⁰ stehen kann, wobei R²⁰ einen aliphatischen, gesättigten oder ungesättigten Alkylrest mit 12 bis 18 Kohlenstoffatomen bedeutet, und Z eine NH-Gruppe oder Sauerstoff bedeutet und X^– ein Anion ist. q kann ganzzahlige Werte zwischen 1 und 4 annehmen.In addition to the quaternary compounds described above, it is also possible to use other known compounds, for example quaternary imidazolinium compounds of the formula (VI)

where R ^{9 is} H or a saturated alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R ¹⁰ and R ¹¹ are each independently an aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical having 12 to 18 carbon atoms, R ^{10 may} alternatively be O (CO) R ²⁰ wherein R ^{20 is} an aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical having 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and Z is an NH group or oxygen and X ^{- is} an anion. q can take integer values between 1 and 4.

wobei R¹², R¹³ und R¹⁴ unabhängig voneinander für eine C_1-4-Alkyl-, Alkenyl- oder Hydroxyalkylgruppe steht, R¹⁵ und R¹⁶ jeweils unabhängig ausgewählt eine C_6-28-Alkylgruppe darstellt und r eine Zahl zwischen 0 und 5 ist.Further suitable quaternary compounds are described by formula (VII)

wherein R ¹² , R ¹³ and R ¹⁴ independently represent a C _1-4 alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group, R ¹⁵ and R ¹⁶ each independently represent a C _6-28 alkyl group and r is a number between 0 and 5 is.

In addition to the compounds of the formulas (III) and (IV) it is also possible to use short-chain, water-soluble, quaternary ammonium compounds, such as trihydroxyethylmethyammonium methosulfate or the alkyltrimethylammonium chlorides, dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides and trialkylmethylammonium chlorides, eg. Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearyltrimethylammonium chloride, distearyldi-methylammonium chloride, lauryldimethylammonium chloride, lauryldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and tricetylmethylammonium chloride.

Also protonated alkylamine compounds which have plasticizing effect, as well as the non-quaternized, protonated precursors of cationic emulsifiers are suitable.

Further cationic compounds which can be used according to the invention are the quaternized protein hydrolysates.

Suitable cationic polymers include the polyquaternium polymers as referred to in the CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance, Inc., 1997), in particular the Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, also referred to as Merquats, Polyquaternium-10 polymers (Ucare Polymer IR 400; Amerchol), polyquaternium-4 copolymers such as graft copolymers having a cellulose backbone and quaternary ammonium groups attached via allyldimethylammonium chloride, cationic cellulose derivatives such as cationic guar such as guar hydroxypropyltriammonium chloride, and similar quaternized guar derivatives (eg, Cosmedia Guar, manufacturer: Cognis GmbH), cationic quaternary sugar derivatives (cationic alkyl polyglucosides), e.g. , The commercial product Glucquat ^® 100, according to CTFA nomenclature a "lauryl methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyl Dimonium Chloride", copolymers of PVP and dimethylaminomethacrylate, copolymers of vinylimidazole and vinylpyrrolidone, aminosilicone polymers and copolymers.

Polyquaternized polymers (for example, Luviquat Care by BASF.), And cationic biopolymers based on chitin and derivatives thereof, for example, under the trade designation chitosan ^® (manufacturer: Cognis) polymer obtainable.

Also useful in the present invention are cationic silicone oils, such as the commercially available Q2-7224 (manufactured by Dow Corning, a stabilized trimethylsilylamodimeth-icon), Dow Corning 929 emulsion (containing a hydroxylamino-modified silicone, also referred to as amodimethicone). , SM-2059 (manufacturer: General Electric), SLM-55067 (manufacturer: Wacker) Abil ^® -Quat 3270 and 3272 (manufacturer: Goldschmidt-Rewo; diquaternary polydimethylsiloxanes, quaternium-80), and Silicone quat Rewoquat ^® SQ 1 (Tegopren ^® 6922, manufacturer: Goldschmidt-Rewo).

die Alkylamidoamine in ihrer nicht quaternierten oder, wie dargestellt, ihrer quaternierten Form, sein können. R¹⁷ kann ein aliphatischer Alk(en)ylrest mit 12 bis 22 Kohlenstoffatomen mit 0, 1,2 oder 3 Doppelbindungen sein. s kann Werte zwischen 0 und 5 annehmen. R¹⁸ und R¹⁹ stehen unabhängig voneinander jeweils für H, C_1-4-Alkyl oder Hydroxyalkyl. Bevorzugte Verbindungen sind Fettsäureamidoamine wie das unter der Bezeichnung Tego Amid^®S 18 erhältliche Stearylamidopropyldimethylamin oder das unter der Bezeichnung Stepantex^® X 9124 erhältliche 3-Talgamidopropyl-trimethylammo-nium-methosulfat, die sich neben einer guten konditionierenden Wirkung auch durch farbübertragungsinhibierende Wirkung sowie speziell durch ihre gute biologische Abbaubarkeit auszeichnen.It is likewise possible to use compounds of the formula (VIII)

the alkylamidoamines may be in their quaternized or, as shown, their quaternized form. R ¹⁷ may be an aliphatic alk (en) yl radical having 12 to 22 carbon atoms with 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds. s can take values between 0 and 5. R ¹⁸ and R ¹⁹ are each independently H, C _1-4 alkyl or hydroxyalkyl. Preferred compounds are fatty acid amidoamines, such as sold under the name Tego Amid ^® S 18 stearylamidopropyldimethylamine available or the 3-tallowamidopropyl trimethylammo-nium methosulfate obtainable under the name Stepantex ^® X 9124, which is a good conditioning effect by dye transfer-inhibiting effect and by to distinguish their good biodegradability.

Particularly preferred are alkylated quaternary ammonium compounds, of which at least one alkyl chain is interrupted by an ester group and / or amido group, in particular N-methyl-N (2-hydroxyethyl) -N, N- (ditalgacyloxyethylammonium methosulfate.

Suitable nonionic plasticizers are, in particular, polyoxyalkylene glycol alkanoates, polybutylenes, long-chain fatty acids, ethoxylated fatty acid ethanolamides, alkylpolyglycosides, in particular sorbitan mono-, di- and triester and fatty acid esters of polycarboxylic acids.

In a preparation according to the invention, plasticizers may be used in amounts of from 0.1 to 80% by weight, usually from 0.1 to 70% by weight, preferably from 0.2 to 60% by weight and in particular from 0.5 to 40% by weight. %, in each case based on the total agent.

Preparations according to the invention may preferably contain one or more anionic surfactants, in particular those which have already been described above.

Preparations according to the invention may preferably contain one or more nonionic surfactants, in particular those which have already been described above.

As further surfactants for preparations according to the invention, so-called gemini surfactants come into consideration. These are generally understood as meaning those compounds which have two hydrophilic groups and two hydrophobic groups per molecule. These groups are usually separated by a so-called "spacer". This spacer is typically a carbon chain that should be long enough for the hydrophilic groups to be spaced sufficiently apart for them to act independently of each other. Such surfactants are generally characterized by an unusually low critical micelle concentration and the ability to greatly reduce the surface tension of the water. In exceptional cases, however, the term gemini surfactants is understood to mean not only dimeric but also trimeric surfactants.

Suitable gemini surfactants are, for example, sulfated hydroxy mixed ethers or dimer alcohol bis- and trimer tris sulfates and ether sulfates. End-capped dimeric and trimeric mixed ethers are characterized in particular by their bi- and multi-functionality. Thus, the end-capped surfactants mentioned have good wetting properties and are low foaming, so that they are particularly suitable for use in machine washing or cleaning processes.

However, it is also possible to use gemini-polyhydroxy fatty acid amides or poly-polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, as described in the relevant prior art.

in der RCO für einen aliphatischen Acylrest mit 6 bis 22 Kohlenstoffatomen, R²³ für Wasserstoff, einen Alkyl- oder Hydroxyalkylrest mit 1 bis 4 Kohlenstoffatomen und [Z] für einen linearen oder verzweigten Polyhydroxyalkylrest mit 3 bis 10 Kohlenstoffatomen und 3 bis 10 Hydroxylgruppen steht. Bei den Polyhydroxyfettsäureamiden handelt es sich um bekannte Stoffe, die üblicherweise durch reduktive Aminierung eines reduzierenden Zuckers mit Ammoniak, einem Alkylamin oder einem Alkanolamin und nachfolgende Acylierung mit einer Fettsäure, einem Fettsäurealkylester oder einem Fettsäurechlorid erhalten werden können.Further suitable surfactants are polyhydroxy fatty acid amides of the following formula

wherein RCO is an aliphatic acyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, R ^{23 is} hydrogen, an alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and [Z] is a linear or branched polyhydroxyalkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms and 3 to 10 hydroxyl groups. The polyhydroxy fatty acid amides are known substances which can usually be obtained by reductive amination of a reducing sugar with ammonia, an alkylamine or an alkanolamine and subsequent acylation with a fatty acid, a fatty acid alkyl ester or a fatty acid chloride.

in der R für einen linearen oder verzweigten Alkyl- oder Alkenylrest mit 7 bis 12 Kohlenstoffatomen, R²⁴ für einen linearen, verzweigten oder cyclischen Alkylrest oder einen Arylrest mit 2 bis 8 Kohlenstoffatomen und R²⁵ für einen linearen, verzweigten oder cyclischen Alkylrest oder einen Arylrest oder einen Oxy-Alkylrest mit 1 bis 8 Kohlenstoffatomen steht, wobei C_1-4-Alkyl- oder Phenylreste bevorzugt sind und [Z] für einen linearen Polyhydroxyalkylrest steht, dessen Alkylkette mit mindestens zwei Hydroxylgruppen substituiert ist, oder alkoxylierte, vorzugsweise ethoxylierte oder propoxylierte Derivate dieses Restes.The group of polyhydroxy fatty acid amides also includes compounds of the following formula

R is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, R ^{24 is} a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl radical or an aryl radical having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and R ^{25 is} a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl radical or an aryl radical or an oxyalkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, with C _1-4 alkyl or phenyl radicals being preferred and [Z] being a linear polyhydroxyalkyl radical whose alkyl chain is substituted by at least two hydroxyl groups, or alkoxylated, preferably ethoxylated or propoxylated Derivatives of this residue.

[Z] is preferably obtained by reductive amination of a reduced sugar, for example glucose, fructose, maltose, lactose, galactose, mannose or xylose. The N-alkoxy- or N-aryloxy-substituted compounds can then be converted into the desired polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, for example by reaction with fatty acid methyl esters in the presence of an alkoxide as catalyst.

The agents according to the invention preferably also contain amphoteric surfactants. In addition to numerous mono- to tri-alkylated amine oxides, the betaines represent an important class.

in der R²⁶ für Alkyl- und/oder Alkenylreste mit 6 bis 22 Kohlenstoffatomen, R²⁷ für Wasserstoff oder Alkylreste mit 1 bis 4 Kohlenstoffatomen, R²⁸ für Alkylreste mit 1 bis 4 Kohlen-stoffatomen, n für Zahlen von 1 bis 6 und X¹ für ein Alkali- und/oder Erdalkalimetall oder Ammonium steht. Typische Beispiele sind die Carboxymethylierungsprodukte von Hexylmethylamin, Hexyldimethylamin, Octyldimethylamin, Decyldimethylamin, Dodecylmethylamin, Dodecyldimethylamin, Dodecylethylmethylamin, C_12/14-Kokosalkyldimethylamin, Myristyldimethylamin, Cetyldimethylamin, Stearyldimethylamin, Stearylethyl-methylamin, Oleyldimethylamin, C_16/18-Talgalkyldimethylamin sowie deren technische Gemische.Betaines are known surfactants which are predominantly produced by carboxyalkylation, preferably carboxymethylation of aminic compounds. Preferably, the starting materials are condensed with halocarboxylic acids or their salts, in particular with sodium chloroacetate, wherein one mole of salt is formed per mole of betaine. Furthermore, the addition of unsaturated carboxylic acids, such as acrylic acid is possible. As regards the nomenclature and, in particular, the distinction between betaines and 'true' amphoteric surfactants, reference should be made to the relevant literature. Examples of suitable betaines are the carboxyalkylation products of secondary and in particular tertiary amines which follow the formula (IX)

R ^{26 is} alkyl and / or alkenyl radicals having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, R ^{27 is} hydrogen or alkyl radicals having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R ^{28 is} alkyl radicals having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is a number from 1 to 6 and X is ^{1 represents} an alkali and / or alkaline earth metal or ammonium. Typical examples are the carboxymethylation products of hexylmethylamine, hexyldimethylamine, octyldimethylamine, decyldimethylamine, dodecylmethylamine, dodecyldimethylamine, dodecylethylmethylamine, C _12/14 cocoalkyldimethylamine, myristyldimethylamine, cetyldimethylamine, stearyldimethylamine, stearylethylmethylamine, oleyldimethylamine, C _16/18 tallowalkyldimethylamine, and technical mixtures thereof.

in der R³¹CO für einen aliphatischen Acylrest mit 6 bis 22 Kohlenstoffatomen und 0 oder 1 bis 3 Doppelbindungen, m für Zahlen von 1 bis 3 steht und R²⁹, R³⁰, n und X² die oben angegebenen Bedeutungen haben. Typische Beispiele sind Umsetzungsprodukte von Fettsäuren mit 6 bis 22 Kohlenstoffatomen, namentlich Capronsäure, Caprylsäure, Caprin-säure, Laurinsäure, Myristinsäure, Palmitinsäure, Palmoleinsäure, Stearinsäure, Isostearinsäure, Ölsäure, Elaidinsäure, Petroselinsäure, Linolsäure, Linolensäure, Elaeostearin-säure, Arachinsäure, Gadoleinsäure, Behensäure und Erucasäure sowie deren technische Gemische, mit N,N-Dimethylaminoethylamin, N,N-Dimethylaminopropylamin, N,N-Diethylaminoethylamin und N,N-Diethylaminopropylamin, die mit Natriumchloracetat kondensiert werden. Bevorzugt ist der Einsatz eines Kondensationsproduktes von C_8/18-Kokosfettsäure-N,N-dimethylaminopropylamid mit Natriumchloracetat.Also suitable are carboxyalkylation products of amidoamines which follow the formula (X),

in which R ^{31 is} CO for an aliphatic acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms and 0 or 1 to 3 double bonds, m is a number from 1 to 3 and R ²⁹ , R ³⁰ , n and X ² are as defined above. Typical examples are reaction products of fatty acids having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, namely caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitic, stearic, isostearic, oleic, elaidic, petroselic, linoleic, linolenic, elaeostearic, arachidic, gadoleic, acids , Behenic acid and erucic acid and technical mixtures thereof, with N, N-dimethylaminoethylamine, N, N-dimethylaminopropylamine, N, N-diethylaminoethylamine and N, N-diethylaminopropylamine, which are condensed with sodium chloroacetate. The use of a condensation product of C _8/18 coconut fatty acid N, N-dimethylaminopropylamide with sodium chloroacetate is preferred.

in der R³² für einen Alkylrest mit 5 bis 21 Kohlenstoffatomen, R³³ für eine Hydroxylgruppe, einen OCOR³²- oder NHCOR³²-Rest und m für 2 oder 3 steht. Auch bei diesen Substanzen handelt es sich um bekannte Stoffe, die beispielsweise durch cyclisierende Kondensation von 1 oder 2 Mol Fettsäure mit mehrwertigen Aminen, wie beispielsweise Aminoethyl-ethanolamin (AEEA) oder Diethylentriamin erhalten werden können. Die entsprechenden Carboxyalkylierungsprodukte stellen Gemische unterschiedlicher offenkettiger Betaine dar. Typische Beispiele sind Kondensationsprodukte der oben genannten Fettsäuren mit AEEA, vorzugsweise Imidazoline auf Basis von Laurinsäure oder wiederum C_12/14-Kokosfettsäure, die anschließend mit Natriumchloracetat betainisiert werden.Further suitable suitable starting materials for the betaines usable in the context of the invention are imidazolines which follow the formula (XI),

in which R ^{32 is} an alkyl radical having 5 to 21 carbon atoms, R ^{33 is} a hydroxyl group, an OCOR ³² or NHCOR ³² radical and m is 2 or 3. These substances are also known substances which can be obtained, for example, by cyclizing condensation of 1 or 2 moles of fatty acid with polyhydric amines, such as, for example, aminoethyl-ethanolamine (AEEA) or diethylenetriamine. The corresponding carboxyalkylation products are mixtures of different open-chain betaines. Typical examples are condensation products of the abovementioned fatty acids with AEEA, preferably imidazolines based on lauric acid or again C _12/14 coconut fatty acid, which are subsequently betainized with sodium chloroacetate.

In a preferred embodiment, as already shown, the compositions according to the invention are in liquid form, for example in the form of conditioning agents or liquid detergents etc. To achieve a liquid consistency, the use of both liquid organic solvents and water can be indicated. The agents according to the invention therefore optionally contain solvents.

Solvents which can be used in the preparations according to the invention are derived, for example, from the group of monohydric or polyhydric alcohols, alkanolamines or glycol ethers, provided they are miscible with water in the concentration range indicated. Preferably, the solvents are selected from ethanol, n- or i-propanol, butanols, glycol, propane or butanediol, glycerol, diglycol, propyl or butyl diglycol, hexylene glycol, ethylene glycol methyl ether, ethylene glycol ethyl ether, ethylene glycol propyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, diethylene glycol methyl ether , Diethylene glycol ethyl ether, propylene glycol methyl, ethyl or propyl ether, butoxy-propoxy-propanol (BPP), dipropylene glycol monomethyl, or ethyl ether, di-isopropylene glycol monomethyl, or ethyl ether, methoxy, ethoxy or butoxy triglycol, 1-butoxyethoxy-2-propanol, 3-methyl-3-methoxybutanol, propylene glycol t-butyl ether and mixtures of these solvents.

Some glycol ethers are available under the trade name Arcosolv ^® (Arco Chemical Co.) or Cellosolve ^®, carbitol ^® or Propasol ^® (Union Carbide Corp.); this includes z. B. ButylCarbitol® ^{®, ®} hexyl carbitol, methyl ^®, and Carbitol ^® itself, (2- (2-ethoxy) ethoxy) ethanol. The choice of glycol ether can be readily made by one skilled in the art on the basis of its volatility, water solubility, weight percent of total dispersion, and the like. Pyrrolidone solvents, such as N-alkyl-pyrrolidones, for example N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone or NC ₈ -C ₁₂ -alkyl-pyrrolidone, or 2-pyrrolidone, may also be used. Also preferred as the sole solvent or as part of a solvent mixture are glycerol derivatives, in particular glycerol carbonate.

Alcohols which may be preferably used as cosolvents in the present invention include low molecular weight liquid polyethylene glycols, for example, polyethylene glycols having a molecular weight of 200, 300, 400 or 600. Further suitable cosolvents are other alcohols, for example (a) lower alcohols such as ethanol, propanol, isopropanol and n-butanol, (b) ketones such as acetone and methyl ethyl ketone, (c) C ₂ -C ₄ polyols such as a diol or a triol, for example ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol or mixtures thereof. Especially preferred is 1,2-octanediol from the class of diols.

In a preferred embodiment, the agent according to the invention contains one or more solvents from the group comprising C ₁ to C ₄ monoalcohols, C ₂ to C ₈ glycols, C ₃ to C ₁₂ glycol ethers and glycerol, in particular ethanol , The C ₃ - to C ₁₂ glycol ethers according to the invention contain alkyl or alkenyl groups having less than 10 carbon atoms, preferably up to 8, in particular up to 6, more preferably 1 to 4 and most preferably 2 to 3 carbon atoms.

Preferred C ₁ to C ₄ monohydric alcohols are ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol and tert-butanol. Preferred C ₂ to C ₆ glycols are ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,5-pentanediol, neopentyl glycol and 1,6-hexanediol, in particular ethylene glycol and 1,2-propylene glycol. Preferred C ₃ - to C ₁₂ glycol ethers are di-, tri-, tetra- and pentaethylene glycol, di-, tri- and tetrapropylene glycol, propylene glycol monotertiary butyl ether and propylene glycol monoethyl ether and the solvents designated according to INCI butoxydiglycol, butoxyethanol, butoxyisopropanol, butoxypropanol, butyloctanol, ethoxydiglycol, Ethoxyethanol, ethyl hexanediol, isobutoxypropanol, isopentyldiol, 3-methoxybutanol, methoxyethanol, methoxyisopropanol and methoxymethylbutanol.

The agent according to the invention, preferably conditioning agent or liquid detergent, may contain one or more solvents in an amount of usually up to 40% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 30% by weight, in particular 2 to 20% by weight, more preferably 3 to 15 wt .-%, most preferably 5 to 12 wt .-%, for example, 5.3 or 10.6 wt .-%, each based on the total agent included.

In a preferred embodiment, the agent according to the invention, in particular the conditioning agent, may optionally contain one or more complexing agents.

The agent according to the invention may preferably contain one or more antimicrobial agents or preservatives in an amount of usually 0.0001 to 3 wt.%, Preferably 0.0001 to 2 wt.%, In particular 0.0002 to 1 wt. more preferably 0.0002 to 0.2% by weight, most preferably 0.0003 to 0.1% by weight.

Antimicrobial agents or preservatives are differentiated depending on the antimicrobial spectrum and mechanism of action between bacteriostats and bactericides, fungistatics and fungicides, etc. Important substances from these groups are, for example, benzalkonium chlorides, alkylarylsulfonates, halophenols and phenol mercuriacetate. The terms antimicrobial action and antimicrobial agent have the usual meaning within the scope of the teaching according to the invention. Suitable antimicrobial agents are preferably selected from the groups of the alcohols, amines, aldehydes, antimicrobial acids or their salts, carboxylic acid esters, acid amides, phenols, phenol derivatives, diphenyls, diphenylalkanes, urea derivatives, oxygen, nitrogen acetals and formals, benzamidines, isothiazolines , Phthalimide derivatives, pyridine derivatives, antimicrobial surface active compounds, guanidines, antimicrobial amphoteric compounds, quinolines, 1,2-dibromo-2,4-di-cyanobutane, iodo-2-propyl-butyl-carbamate, iodine, iodophores, peroxo compounds, halogen compounds and any Mixtures of the preceding.

The antimicrobial agent may be selected from ethanol, n-propanol, i-propanol, 1,3-butanediol, phenoxyethanol, 1,2-propylene glycol, glycerol, undecylenic acid, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, dihydracetic acid, o-phenylphenol, N-propanol. Methylmorpholine-acetonitrile (MMA), 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol, 2,2'-methylenebis (6-bromo-4-chlorophenol), 4,4'-di-chloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether ( Dichiosan), 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenylether (trichlosan), chlorhexidine, N- (4-chlorophenyl) -N- (3,4-dichlorophenyl) -urea, N, N '- (1, 10-decanediyldi-1-pyridinyl-4-ylidene) bis (1-octanamine) dihydrochloride, N, N'-bis (4-chlorophenyl) -3,12-diimino-2,4,11, 13-tetraaza-tetradecandiimidamide, glucoprotamines, antimicrobial surface-active quaternary compounds, guanidines including the bi- and polyguanidine-type such as 1,6-bis- (2-ethylhexyl-biguanido-hexane) -dihydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-phenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') -hexane-tetrahydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-phenyl-N ₁ , N ₁ -methyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') -hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ ' -o-chlorophenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') -hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ ', 2,6-dichlorophenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di- [N ₁ , N ₁ ', beta- (p-methoxyphenyl) diguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ '] -hexanedihydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ ' -alpha-methyl-.beta.-phenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') -hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6- Di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '- p -nitrophenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') hexane dihydrochloride, omega: omega-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-phenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') -di n-propyl ether dihydrochloride, omega: omega-D- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-p-chlorophenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') di-n-propyl ether tetrahydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-2,4-dichlorophenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') hexane-tetrahydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-p-methylphenyl-nigiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') hexane dihydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-2,4,5-trichlorophenydi-guanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') hexane-tetrahydrochloride, 1,6-di- [N ₁ , N ₁ ' -alpha (p-chlorophenyl) ethyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ '] hexane dihydrochloride, omega: omega-di (N ₁ , N ₁ ' -p-chlorophe-n yldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') m-xylenedihydrochloride, 1,12-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ ' -p-chlorophenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') dodecane dihydrochloride, 1,10- Di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-phenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') -decane tetrahydrochloride, 1,12-di (N ₁ , N ₁ '-phenyldiguanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') dodecane-tetrahydrochloride , 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-o-chlorophenyl-guanido-N ₅ , N ₅ ') hexane-dihydrochloride, 1,6-di- (N ₁ , N ₁ '-o-chlorophenyldiguanido- N ₅ , N ₅ ') hexane tetrahydrochloride, ethylene bis (1-tolyl biguanide), ethylene bis (p-tolyl biguanide), ethylene bis (3,5-dimethylphenyl biguanide), ethylene bis ( p-tert-amylphenylbiguanide), ethylene bis (nonylphenylbiguanide), ethylene bis (phenylbifluoride), ethylene bis (N-butylphenylbiguanide), ethylene bis (2,5-diethoxyphenylbiguanide), ethylene bis ( 2,4-dimethylphenyl biguanide), ethylene bis (o-diphenylbiguanide), ethylene bis (mixed amyl naphthyl biguanide), N-butyl ethylene bis (phenyl biguanide), trimethylene bis (o-tolyl biguanide), N-butyl trimethyl -bis- (phenyl biguanide) and the corresponding salts such as acetates, gluco nate, hydrochlorides, hydrobromides, citrates, bisulfites, fluorides, polymaleates, N-cocoalkyl sarcosinates, phosphites, hypophosphites, perfluorooctanoates, silicates, sorbates, salicylates, maleates, tartrates, fumarates, ethylenediaminetetraacetates, iminodiacetates, cinnamates, thiocyanates, arginates, pyromellitates, tetracarboxybutyrates, Benzoates, glutarates, monofluorophosphates, perfluoropropionates and any mixtures thereof. Also suitable are halogenated xylene and cresol derivatives, such as p-chlorometacresol or p-chloro-meta-xylene, as well as natural antimicrobial agents of plant origin (eg from spices or herbs), animal and microbial origin. Preferably, antimicrobial surface-active quaternary compounds, a natural antimicrobial agent of plant origin and / or a natural antimicrobial agent of animal origin, are extremely preferably at least one natural antimicrobial agent of plant origin from the group comprising caffeine, theobromine and theophylline as well as essential oils such as eugenol, thymol and geraniol, and / or at least one natural antimicrobial agent of animal origin from the group comprising enzymes such as protein from milk, lysozyme and lactoperoxidase, and / or at least one antimicrobially acting quaternary surface active compound having an ammonium, sulfonium, phosphonium, iodonium or arsonium group, peroxo compounds and chlorine compounds. Also substances of microbial origin, so-called bacteriocins, can be used. Glycine, glycine derivatives, formaldehyde, compounds which readily split off formaldehyde, formic acid and peroxides are preferably used.

The suitable as antimicrobial agents quaternary ammonium compounds (QAV) have been described above. Is particularly suitable, for example, benzalkonium chloride, etc. Benzalkonium halides and / or substituted benzalkonium halides are for example commercially available as Barquat ^® ex Lonza, Marquat® ^® ex Mason, Variquat ^® ex Witco / Sherex and Hyamine ^® ex Lonza and as Bardac ^® ex Lonza. Other commercially obtainable antimicrobial agents are N- (3-chloroallyl) hexaminium chloride such as Dowicide and Dowicil ^{® ®} ex Dow, benzethonium chloride such as Hyamine ^® 1622 ex Rohm & Haas, methylbenzethonium as Hyamine ^® 10X ex Rohm & Haas, cetylpyridinium chloride such as Cepacol ex Merrell Labs ,

Further, the compositions of the present invention may optionally contain ironing aids to improve water absorbency, rewettability of the treated fabrics and to facilitate ironing of the treated fabrics. For example, silicone derivatives can be used in the formulations. These additionally improve the rinsing out of the wash-active formulations by their foam-inhibiting properties. Preferred silicone derivatives are, for example, polydialkyl or alkylaryl siloxanes in which the alkyl groups have one to five carbon atoms and are completely or partially fluorinated. Preferred silicones are polydimethylsiloxanes, which may optionally be derivatized and are then amino-functional or quaternized or have Si-OH, Si-H and / or Si-Cl bonds. The viscosities of the preferred silicones are in the range between 100 and 100,000 mPas at 25 ° C, wherein the silicones in amounts between 0.2 and 5 wt .-%, based on the total agent can be used.

Glass corrosion inhibitors

Glaskorrosioninhibitoren prevent the occurrence of turbidity, streaks and scratches but also iridescence of the glass surface of glasses, as used in particular for washing machine doors. Preferred glass corrosion inhibitors come from the group of magnesium and zinc salts and magnesium and zinc complexes.

The spectrum of the invention preferred zinc salts, preferably organic acids, particularly preferably organic carboxylic acids, ranging from salts which are difficult or insoluble in water, ie a solubility below 100 mg / l, preferably below 10 mg / l, in particular below 0.01 have mg / l, to those salts which have a solubility in water above 100 mg / l, preferably above 500 mg / l, more preferably above 1 g / l and in particular above 5 g / l (all solubilities at 20 ° C. water temperature). The first group of zinc salts includes, for example, zinc citrate, zinc oleate and zinc stearate, and the group of soluble zinc salts includes, for example, zinc formate, zinc acetate, zinc lactate and zinc gluconate.

With particular preference is used as the glass corrosion inhibitor at least one zinc salt of an organic carboxylic acid, particularly preferably a zinc salt from the group zinc stearate, zinc oleate, zinc gluconate, zinc acetate, zinc lactate and zinc citrate. Zinc ricinoleate, zinc abietate and zinc oxalate are also preferred.

In the context of the present invention, the content of zinc salt in detergents or cleaners is preferably between 0.1 and 5% by weight, preferably between 0.2 and 4% by weight and in particular between 0.4 and 3% by weight. , or the content of zinc in oxidized form (calculated as Zn ²⁺ ) between 0.01 to 1 wt .-%, preferably between 0.02 to 0.5 wt .-% and in particular between 0.04 to 0, 2 wt .-%, each based on the total weight of the glass corrosion inhibitor-containing agent.

corrosion inhibitors

Corrosion inhibitors serve to protect metallic laundry components, such as zippers, press studs and the like or the washing machine. It is possible to use the known substances of the prior art. In general, especially metal protectors can be selected from the Group of triazoles, benzotriazoles, bisbenzotriazoles, aminotriazoles, alkylaminotriazoles and the transition metal salts or complexes are used. Particularly preferred to use are benzotriazole and / or alkylaminotriazole. According to the invention, preference is given to using 3-amino-5-alkyl-1,2,4-triazoles or their physiologically tolerated salts, these substances being particularly preferably used in a concentration of 0.001 to 10% by weight, preferably 0.0025 to 2 Wt .-%, particularly preferably 0.01 to 0.04 wt .-% are used. Preferred acids for salt formation are hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, carbonic acid, sulphurous acid, organic carboxylic acids such as acetic, glycolic, citric and succinic acid. Especially effective are 5-pentyl, 5-heptyl, 5-nonyl, 5-undecyl, 5-isononyl, 5-versatic-10-alkyl-3-amino-1,2,4-triazoles and mixtures of these substances.

In addition, detergent formulations frequently contain active chlorine-containing agents which can markedly reduce the corrosion of a metallic surface. In chlorine-free cleaners are particularly oxygen and nitrogen-containing organic redox-active compounds such as di- and trihydric phenols, eg. As hydroquinone, pyrocatechol, hydroxyhydroquinone, gallic acid, phloroglucinol, pyrogallol or derivatives of these classes of compounds used. Also, salt and complex inorganic compounds, such as salts of the metals Mn, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Co and Ce are often used. Preferred here are the transition metal salts which are selected from the group of the manganese and / or cobalt salts and / or complexes, particularly preferably the cobalt (ammin) complexes, the cobalt (acetate) complexes, the cobalt (carbonyl) - Complexes, the chlorides of cobalt or manganese and manganese sulfate. Also, zinc compounds can be used to prevent corrosion on the items to be washed.

Instead of or in addition to the metal protectants described above, for example the benzotriazoles, redox-active substances can be used. These substances are preferably inorganic redox-active substances from the group of manganese, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, cobalt and cerium salts and / or complexes, wherein the metals preferably in one of the oxidation states II, III, IV, V or VI are present.

The metal salts or metal complexes used should be at least partially soluble in water. The counterions suitable for salt formation comprise all customary mono-, di- or tri-positively negatively charged inorganic anions, eg. As oxide, sulfate, nitrate, fluoride, but also organic anions such. Stearate.

Particularly preferred metal salts and / or metal complexes are selected from the group MnSO ₄ , Mn (II) citrate, Mn (II) stearate, Mn (II) acetylacetonate, Mn (II) - [1-hydroxyethane-1,1- diphosphonate], V ₂ O ₅ , V ₂ O ₄ , VO ₂ , TiOSO ₄ , K ₂ TiF ₆ , K ₂ ZrF ₆ , CoSO ₄ , Co (NO ₃ ) ₂ , Ce (NO ₃ ) ₃ , and mixtures thereof, such that the metal salts and / or metal complexes are selected from the group MnSO ₄ , Mn (II) citrate, Mn (II) stearate, Mn (II) acetylacetonate, Mn (II) - [1-hydroxyethane-1,1- diphosphonate], V ₂ O ₅ , V ₂ O ₄ , VO ₂ , TiOSO ₄ , K ₂ TiF ₆ , K ₂ ZrF ₆ , CoSO ₄ , Co (NO ₃ ) ₂ , Ce (NO ₃ ) _{3 are used} with particular preference ,

The inorganic redox-active substances, in particular metal salts or metal complexes are preferably coated, d. H. completely coated with a waterproof, but easily soluble in the cleaning temperatures material to prevent their premature decomposition or oxidation during storage. Preferred coating materials, which are applied by known methods, such as Sandwik from the food industry, are paraffins, microwaxes, waxes of natural origin such as carnauba wax, candellila wax, beeswax, higher melting alcohols such as hexadecanol, soaps or fatty acids.

The metal salts and / or metal complexes mentioned are contained in detergents, preferably in an amount of 0.05 to 6 wt .-%, preferably 0.2 to 2.5 wt .-%, each based on the total agent.

Embodiments Cartridge

Possible flowable compositions for the cartridge chambers of the metering system according to the invention are listed below in examples:

example 1

Example 1 shows in the following table a first assignment of three cartridge chambers. The first chamber is used as the first enzyme chamber, the second chamber as the second enzyme chamber, wherein the enzyme preparations of the first and second chambers are different from each other and the third chamber formed as a fragrance chamber. It is particularly preferred that the first chamber at least one Enzyme selected from the group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or Pektatlyasen and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent stored at a pH of 6-8 and the second chamber at least one protease and at least one surfactant and / or Chelating agent stored at a pH of 6-8.

Further components of the respective chamber can be taken from the following table.

The chamber 1 has a substantially neutral pH between 6-8, the chamber 2 preferably has a substantially neutral pH of 6-8 and the chamber has a substantially neutral pH between 6-8.

The chamber 1 is dosed in a time interval immediately at the beginning up to 15 minutes after the start of a washing program. The second chamber is dosed between 10 and 30 minutes after the start of a wash program, it being preferred that the release of the first chamber and the second chamber is not simultaneous.

Furthermore, it is preferred that between the metering of the first chamber and the second chamber there is a time interval of 0.5-30 minutes, preferably 1-15 minutes, more preferably 5-15 minutes.

The third chamber is dosed after the beginning of a rinse program section. Preferably, the third chamber is metered for 0.5-30 minutes, preferably 1-15 minutes, more preferably 5-15 minutes after the start of a wash program section. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X X surfactant X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X pH 6-8 6-8 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 2

Example 2 differs from Example 1 in that chamber 3 additionally contains a component for improving the softness in the form of at least one surfactant, preferably a cationic surfactant. Alternatively or additionally, suitable polymers may be used to improve the softness. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X pH 6-8 6-8 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 3

Example 3 differs from Example 1 in that in chamber 3 additionally contains a disinfectant. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X disinfectant X pH 6-8 6-8 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 4

Example 4 differs from Example 1 in that in chamber 3 additionally contains an optical brightener. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X Optical brightener X pH 6-8 6-8 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 5

Example 5 differs from Example 1 in that chamber 3 additionally contains a disinfectant and an optical brightener. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X disinfectant X Optical brightener X pH 6-8 6-8 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 6

Example 6 differs from Example 1 in that in chamber 1 and chamber 2 additionally a foam inhibitor is present. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X foam inhibitor X X pH 6-8 8-12 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 7

Example 7 differs from Example 1 in that in chamber 1 and chamber 2 additionally a color transfer inhibitor is present. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X Color transfer inhibitor X X pH 6-8 6-8 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 8

Example 8 differs from Example 1 in that in chamber 3 in addition an ironing aid is present. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X Ironing adjuvant X pH 6-8 6-8 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 9

Example 9 differs from Example 1 in that the preparation stored in chamber 1 has a substantially acidic pH of 3-7, preferably 3-6. The dosage of a first, acidic preparation can prevent the formation and the setting of poorly soluble deocomponents (aluminum salts) by high pH values, so that such soiling can be easily removed by the surfactants and enzymes contained in an acidic environment. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X pH 3-7 6-8 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 10

Example 10 differs from Example 1 in that the preparation of the first chamber has a substantially neutral pH, while the preparation of the second chamber is made alkaline at a pH of 8-12. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X pH 3-7 8-12 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Example 11

Example 11 differs from Example 1 in that the preparation of the second chamber is made alkaline at a pH of 8-12 and the chamber 2 contains a bleach. Chamber 1 Chamber 2 Chamber 3 enzyme Enzyme (no protease) protease enzyme stabilizer X surfactant X X bleaching X complexing X perfume X salt X X water X X X solvent X pH 6-8 8-12 6-8 Dosierzeitpunkt 0-15 min 10-30 min After starting a rinse program section

Of course, it is possible to form any combinations of Examples 1-11.

The dosing system will be explained in more detail on the basis of illustrations showing merely exemplary embodiments. Show it;

1 Dosing system for a washing machine with an opening in the Einspülschublade the washing machine fluid line

2 Dosing system for a washing machine with opening in the Einspülschublade the washing machine fluid lines

3 Dosing system for a washing machine with a plurality of dosing devices

4 Adapter for coupling the metering system with a Einspülschublade a washing machine

5 Dosing system for a washing machine with a fluid line which is guided through the washing machine door in the treatment room

6 Washing machine with an interface for the metering system according to the invention

1 shows a first possible embodiment of the metering system according to the invention 1 , The dosing system 1 consists of a dosing device 5 that with a cartouche, the three chambers 3a . 3b . 3c includes, releasably coupled. The cartridge chambers 3a . 3b . 3c , can in the embodiment shown individually from the dosing device 5 be removed. Of course it is also possible, the cartridge chambers 3a . 3b . 3c as an inseparable cartridge unit.

Inside the dosing device 5 There is a control unit for controlling the dosing device 5 , an energy source, preferably as a battery, accumulator or power plug and a pump, which the preparations from the cartridge chambers 3a . 3b . 3c promotes.

At the dosing device 5 is a fluid line 7 arranged through which the pumped by the pump preparation for Einspülschublade 8th of the washing machine 2 be directed. The free, distal end of the fluid line 7 is in the dispenser drawer 8th positioned. It is also possible to use the fluid line 7 by means of an adapter provided with the Einspülschublade 8th to pair. This will be discussed in more detail elsewhere. About the wash-in drawer 8th then one comes from the dosing device 5 dosed preparation in the treatment room 6 of the washing machine 2 ,

At the free, distal end of the fluid line 7 There is a conductivity sensor, through which the presence or the flushing of water in the Einspülschublade 8th of the washing machine 2 is detected.

If there is a corresponding sensor value representing the presence or flushing of water, the dosing device will provide it 5 according to a metering program stored in the control unit, the dosage of at least one of the preparation from the cartridge chambers 3a . 3b . 3c performed.

The fluid line 7 can be formed in particular from a flexible hose, preferably made of plastic. This allows the fluid line 7 in a simple manner for a user in the Einspülschublade 8th be positioned. The fluid line 7 may additionally be designed so that it is spill-proof, ie the line cross-section is substantially maintained, even if the fluid line 7 z. B. by the Einspülschublade 8th which is squeezed off an object standing on the line. It is also conceivable the fluid line 7 as a rigid channel auszuformen.

2 shows that off 1 known dosing system 1 , wherein for each of the cartridge chambers 3a . 3b . 3c to be released preparation a separate fluid line 7a . 7b . 7c is provided. The free distal ends of the fluid lines 7a . 7b . 7c can in a Einspülkammer the Einspülschublade 8th or in different from each other Einspülkammern the Einspülschublade 8th be positioned.

It is also conceivable in principle, several dosing 5a . 5b . 5c to a dosing system 1 merge, wherein at each dosing device 5a . 5b . 5c one cartridge chamber each 3a . 3b . 3c is coupled with each different preparations. This is exemplary in 3 played. Each of the dosing devices 5a . 5b . 5c each has a fluid line 7a . 7b . 7c on, whose free, distal end in each case different from each other Einspülkammern 8a . 8b . 8c the wash-in drawer 8th lead.

Should preparations from the dosing system 1 in a dispenser drawer 8th a washing machine 2 dosed, it is advantageous a corresponding adapter 11 as exemplified in 4 is shown to provide, by means of which the fluid lines 7a . 7b . 7c releasably fixed in the Einspülschublade and with respect to their position relative to the existing Einspülkammern 8a . 8b . 8c the wash-in drawer 8th are fixed.

In addition to introducing a preparation by means of a fluid line 7 in the treatment room 6 via the dispenser drawer 8th a washing machine 2 is it - as in 5 shown - also possible, a preparation by means of a fluid conduit 7 over the door 9 of the washing machine 2 in the treatment room 6 contribute.

Furthermore, it is also possible that interfaces 10a . 10b . 10c at the washing machine 2 are provided, which provide a coupling with the dosing device 5 in the way that allow a fluid connection through the interfaces 10 . 10b . 10c between a preferably rigid fluid line 7a . 7b . 7c of the dosing device 5 and the treatment room 6 the washing machine can be produced.

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Claims (17)

Dosing system for releasing preparations inside a washing machine comprising • A dosing device and A cartridge which can be coupled to the dosing device, • wherein the cartridge comprises at least three chambers containing different flowable preparations, wherein The first chamber holds at least one enzyme selected from the group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or pectate lyases and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent, The second chamber holds at least one protease and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent, - The third chamber at least a fragrance and / or an optical brightener and / or a soft grip agent stockpiled. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the preparation in the first chamber has a pH of 6-8, the preparation in the second chamber has a pH of 6-8 and the preparation in the third chamber a pH of 6-8 Value of 6-8 Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the preparation in the first chamber has a pH of 3-7, the preparation in the second chamber has a pH of 6-8 and the preparation in the third chamber has a pH of Value of 6-8 Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the preparation in the first chamber has a pH of 3-7, the preparation in the second chamber has a pH of 8-12 and the preparation in the third chamber has a pH of Value of 6-8 Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the preparation in the first chamber has a pH of 6-8, the preparation in the second chamber has a pH of 8-12 and the preparation in the third chamber has a pH of Value of 6-8 Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first chamber contains no protease and / or perfume. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second chamber contains no enzyme selected from the group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or Pektatlyasen and / or perfume Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the third chamber contains no enzymes. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dosing device comprises at least one sensor for detecting the presence of water during operation of the washing machine. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dosing device comprises at least one conductivity sensor and / or temperature sensor and / or sound sensor. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dosing device is configured such that in the presence of at least one sensor signal that represents the presence of water inside the washing machine, a dosage from the first chamber of the cartridge. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dosing device is configured such that after a predefined time, which is between 0.1 sec and 30 min, preferably between 0.5 min and 15 min, after the dosage from the first Chamber of the cartridge is done, a dosage is triggered from the second chamber. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dosing device is detachably or fixedly arranged outside the washing machine. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dosing device is detachably or fixedly arranged within the rotating treatment chamber of the washing machine. Dosing system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dosing device is detachably or fixedly arranged within the Einspülschublade the washing machine. A cartridge for use in a dosing system according to any one of claims 1-15, wherein the cartridge comprises at least three chambers containing flowable preparations different from each other, wherein The first chamber contains at least one enzyme selected from the group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or pectate lyases and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent preferably stored at a pH of 6-8, The second compartment stores at least one protease and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent preferably at a pH of 6-8, The third chamber preferably stores at least one fragrance and / or one optical brightener at a pH of 6-8. Method for releasing preparations inside a washing machine comprising At least one dosing device with at least one sensor which is suitable for detecting the presence of water inside the washing machine and At least one cartridge which can be coupled to the dosing device, • wherein the cartridge comprises at least three chambers containing different flowable preparations, wherein The first chamber contains at least one enzyme selected from the group of amylases, mananases, cellulases, lipases and / or pectate lyases and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent preferably stored at a pH of 6-8, The second compartment stores at least one protease and at least one surfactant and / or complexing agent preferably at a pH of 6-8, The third chamber preferably stores at least one fragrance and / or one optical brightener at a pH of 6-8. characterized in that • in the presence of at least one sensor signal that represents the presence of water inside the washing machine, a dosage from the first chamber of the cartridge takes place and After a predefined time, which is between 0.1 sec and 30 min, preferably between 0.5 min and 15 min, after the metering has taken place from the first chamber of the cartridge, a metering from the second chamber is triggered.

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