EP0297371A1 - Dosing device for powder - Google Patents

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EP0297371A1
EP0297371A1 EP88109737A EP88109737A EP0297371A1 EP 0297371 A1 EP0297371 A1 EP 0297371A1 EP 88109737 A EP88109737 A EP 88109737A EP 88109737 A EP88109737 A EP 88109737A EP 0297371 A1 EP0297371 A1 EP 0297371A1
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Günther Saalmann
Siegfried Fiks
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/02Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • D06F39/026Devices for adding soap or other washing agents the powder or tablets being added directly, e.g. without the need of a flushing liquid
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42Details
    • A47L15/44Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42Details
    • A47L15/44Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4463Multi-dose dispensing arrangements
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F33/00Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers 
    • D06F33/30Control of washing machines characterised by the purpose or target of the control 
    • D06F33/32Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry
    • D06F33/37Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives

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  • the invention relates to a device with a storage container and a rinsing space for portioned metering of, in particular, powdered cleaning material from the storage container into the rinsing space for loading commercial dishwashers or washing machines.
  • Such a powder metering device is preferably used in commercial dishwashers or washing machines.
  • the detergent or detergent is permanently kept in such a large quantity in a storage container that the detergent is to be added to the fresh water or circulating water automatically when required.
  • a powder product metered into a rinsing basin of a commercial dishwasher for pre-metering with a magnetic valve with cold or warm fresh water and for a metering with warm circulating water via a gradient is washed into the tank to be metered in the machine to be supplied.
  • dosing devices have been created that allow powdered cleaning agents to be introduced into the rinsing space in a controlled manner.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a solution that allows both the metering of perfectly free-flowing and powder cleaner with clods, lumps and the like, whereby even at different levels of the powder cleaner in the storage container always achieves essentially the same dosing and also the risk of penetration Moisture from the rinsing space is reduced in the storage container.
  • this object is achieved according to the invention by metering holes in the bottom of the storage container and a collecting plate arranged at a distance below the metering holes and a movable in the space between the underside of the bottom and the support plates, the plate surface essentially sweeping scraper mechanism .
  • the metering holes and the collecting plates are preferably distributed essentially symmetrically about a vertical axis.
  • the dosing holes in the bottom of the storage container are intended to allow cleaning powder to trickle through from the storage container onto the collecting plate located under a dosing hole.
  • Additional powder can only flow down through the hole when existing portioned product quantities have been pushed aside between the underside of the base and in the collecting plates.
  • one which is movable in the space between the underside of the base and in the collecting plates and essentially sweeps over the entire plate surface Scraper mechanism provided.
  • pre-metering is carried out in the form of frustoconical units and, if necessary, the pre-metered product is fed to the intended use with the aid of a scraper mechanism.
  • the pre-metered product quantities themselves form a seal between the adjacent part of the interior of the machine and the storage container containing the further powder product, which also prevents the penetration of moisture from the rinsing space into the storage container. Since the powder filling of the storage container is supported and held by the floor in addition to the dosing holes, the level of the powder still in the storage container has no significant effect on the dosing performance.
  • the metering holes can be made so large and / or a stirrer can be provided for distributing the cleaning powder on the floor, in such a way that powder cleaner which is clumped or clumped is easily accessible for the metering mechanism.
  • the scraper mechanism of the collecting plate consists of at least one metering finger rotatably mounted about the vertical axis, about which metering holes and collecting plate are to be distributed essentially symmetrically.
  • the scraper mechanism of the collecting plate consists of at least one metering finger rotatably mounted about the vertical axis, about which metering holes and collecting plate are to be distributed essentially symmetrically.
  • a simple form of the collecting plate consists of circular sectors attached to the vertical axis and spaced apart in the circumferential direction, each vertically below a metering hole.
  • the passage cross section of the metering holes, the vertical distance between the underside of the bottom and the collecting plates and the area of the latter in the area below the metering holes should then be the angle of repose of the cleaning powder must be coordinated accordingly so that the passage between the storage container and the rinsing space is blocked by pre-metered cleaning powder when the scraper mechanism is at a standstill. In this way, a self-locking metering mechanism is created.
  • a trough preferably symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis, is provided in the bottom of the storage container, in the bottom surface of which the metering holes are to be located.
  • Stirrers with one or more stirring fingers can be provided rotatably about the vertical axis directly above the metering holes, inside the trough and possibly additionally or instead directly on the bottom of the storage container surrounding the trough. With the help of these stirrers, more or less heavily baked powder product can be easily and continuously introduced into the metering holes when the scraper mechanism located below the bottom is in operation.
  • Reliable powder metering is ensured by the powder quantities portioned onto the collecting plates and the dynamic forced clearing of the collecting plates according to the invention with the help of the stripping mechanism. If there is a risk that moist powder product will accumulate on the stripping surfaces of the stripping mechanism, these dosing means are stripped regularly, for example once every revolution, on a bow spring or the like.
  • the stiffening mechanism is designed in such a way that it can effortlessly clear incrusted and hardened powder cones on the collecting plates after switching on after switching on in the downstream rinsing area.
  • An electric motor in particular a shaded-pole motor with gear reduction, is preferably provided as the drive for the metering and stirring mechanism of the powder metering device according to the invention, the output shaft of which should lie in the vertical axis of metering holes and catch points.
  • the drive is to be arranged as a closed block below the rinsing space, so that the space above the metering device remains free for placing a commercially available powder container.
  • the bottom of the storage container and the moving parts of the scraper mechanism and stirrer including the associated axis should preferably be made of stainless steel, V 4, because of the aggressiveness of the cleaner used and the required stability of the moving parts.
  • the collecting plate and the bottom of the rinsing space can, however, essentially consist of plastic, which is also resistant to the aggressive cleaning powder, e.g. B. PE or PP exist.
  • the invention further provides that the storage container consists of transparent plastic.
  • the invention further provides a chimney-like fume hood arranged on the rinsing space above the water outlet. This is particularly expedient in the case of a device with a rinsing space through which circulating water flows permanently.
  • the effect of the vapor extraction is enhanced by an air baffle arranged in the transition from the rinsing space to the vapor extraction, with an aerodynamically designed flow-around edge and in the side walls of the rinsing space Louvres, as the invention also provides.
  • an air flow is generated in cooperation with the fume hood in the rinsing space, which draws any moisture mist into the fume hood, so that the moisture is kept away from the metering mechanism.
  • the air baffle is designed in such a way that moisture, which is deposited thereon, collects in the region of the flow-around edge and is then entrained by the air flow into the vapor exhaust.
  • the louvers are arranged at a height that is significantly above the normal liquid level in the rinsing space.
  • the device according to the invention is further characterized in that in the rinsing space a drive shaft for the stirrer comprising a cross-sectionally essentially diamond-shaped guide core is arranged.
  • the circulating water according to a further invention is supplied in the rinsing space by a circulating water supply device designed as a water distribution lip.
  • the invention provides in a further embodiment at least one electrode arranged in the area of the water drain for detecting the water level in the rinsing space.
  • the device shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and generally designated 1 consists of a storage container 2, a rinsing space 3 and a metering mechanism arranged between them.
  • the storage container 2 is so large or suitable that it is suitable for receiving an original container. It has a lid 4 and can therefore be closed on its upper side against the ingress of moisture.
  • At the bottom of the storage container (not shown), means for opening, for example piercing, an unopened original package placed in the container can be provided.
  • the base 5 which preferably consists of V 4 A stainless steel and is inclined in the direction of the central axis 6 of the container 2, contains a trough 7 in the center, in the base 8 of which 8 metering holes 9 are provided. Underneath each metering hole there is also a sector-shaped collecting plate 10. Three metering holes 9 and collecting plate 10 are expediently arranged almost symmetrically on a pitch circle with respect to the central axis 6.
  • a scraper mechanism for example consisting of four metering fingers 12, is provided rotatably about the central axis 6.
  • a stirrer 13 consisting of two groups 14 and 15 of stirrer fingers is rotatably arranged about the central axis 6 above the base 8 of the trough 7.
  • the stirring fingers 14 are moved within the trough 7, while the stirring fingers 15 also sweep the bottom 5 of the storage container 2 surrounding the trough 7.
  • the wiping mechanism 11 is switched on in such a way that the dosing fingers scrape off the dosing units 18, which are in the shape of a truncated cone on the collecting plates 10, over the respective radially extending edge 17 of the collecting plate 10 in a rinsing space 3 which is arranged underneath and is designed as a rinsing trough .
  • the metering holes 9 are permanently supplied with powder product 18 with the rotating stirring fingers 14, 15 via the trough 7 with the bottom surface 5 of the storage container 2 inclined towards the center.
  • the metering fingers 12 are stripped once by a bow spring 19 with each revolution.
  • the powder product dosed into the rinsing space 3 is by means of a water distribution lip 20, which is supplied with circulating water at a temperature of approximately 60 ° C., via a gradient and then through the water outlet 21, which is a centrifugal pump (not shown here) or an injector is connected downstream, for example to a dishwasher. If desired, cold or warm fresh water can also be supplied to the rinsing space 3 via a nozzle 25. Is the Device 1 assigned to a washing machine, only cold fresh water is supplied to the rinsing space 3.
  • an electric motor 22 with a reduction gear 23 is expediently provided below the rinsing space 3 for reasons of space.
  • the drive via shafts located in the central axis 6 can be designed and controlled such that either the stirrer 13 and the stripping mechanism 11 rotate together, or that the stirrer 13 is permanent and the stripping mechanism 11 is to be rotated whenever cleaning agents are required.
  • the water distribution lip 20 is designed so that it distributes the circulating water flowing in evenly over the bottom surface of the rinsing space 3. Any food residues carried in the circulating water can, however, detach themselves from the water distribution lip 20, which is movably mounted on an axis 26, and flow back to the dishwasher through the water outlet 21.
  • a chimney-like vapor extraction shaft 27 is arranged on the device 1 above the water outlet 21 in order to discharge water vapor-shaped vapors produced when the circulating water at approximately 60 ° C. is flushed in.
  • an air baffle 29 with an aerodynamically designed flow-around edge 30 is arranged in the transition region from the rinsing space 3 to the vapor extraction shaft 27.
  • An air flow is generated by the vapor extraction shaft 27, the air slots 28 and the air baffle 29, which prevents moisture from being deposited in the area of the metering mechanism.
  • a carbon flow electrode 31 for measuring the conductivity of the incoming circulating water is installed below the rinsing space 3. If the conductivity value falls below a specified value, the wiping mechanism 11 is started and cleaning powder is metered into the rinsing space.
  • it can also be provided to assign a time relay to the stripping mechanism 11, with the aid of which the stripping mechanism 11 is actuated automatically at certain time intervals, since the device according to the invention is exceptionally well suited for precise time / quantity control.
  • two electrodes 32 for detecting the water level in the rinsing space are provided within the rinsing space 3 in the area of the water outlet 21. If the liquid level is too high, the higher electrode switches off the water supply, and the lower electrode switches off the electric motor 22 if the liquid level in the rinsing space 3 is too low.
  • a cross-sectionally essentially diamond-shaped guide core 33 is arranged, around which the incoming water flows in the direction of the arrow according to FIG. 4.
  • cover 4 is also assigned a safety switch 34, which prevents the metering mechanism from being switched on or the supply of water when the cover is not closed.

Abstract

The device has a receiving container and a rinsing-out space for the apportioned metering of, in particular, powdery cleaning material from the receiving container into the rinsing-out space for supplying industrial dishwashers or washing machines. A solution is to be provided which allows the metering both of satisfactorily pourable powder cleaners and of powder cleaners with lumps and the like, whilst always achieving essentially the same metering capacity even with different levels of the powder cleaner in the receiving container and additionally reducing the risk of moisture entering the receiving container from the rinsing-out space. This is achieved by metering holes (9) in the bottom (8) of the receiving container (2) and in each case a collection plate (10), arranged with spacing below the metering holes (9), and a scraping mechanism (11) which is movable in the space between the underside of the bottom (8) and the collection plates (10) and essentially wipes over the plate surfaces. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung mit einem Vorlagebehälter und einem Ausspülraum zur portionierten Zudosierung von ins­besondere pulverförmigem Reinigermaterial aus dem Vorlagebe­hälter in den Ausspülraum zur Beschickung von gewerblichen Spül- oder Waschmaschinen.The invention relates to a device with a storage container and a rinsing space for portioned metering of, in particular, powdered cleaning material from the storage container into the rinsing space for loading commercial dishwashers or washing machines.

Eine solche Pulverdosiervorrichtung wird vorzugsweise in ge­werblichen Geschirrspülmaschinen oder Waschmaschinen verwen­det. In solchen Maschinen wird das Spül- oder Waschmittel in einem Vorlagebehälter permanent in so großer Menge bereitge­halten, daß das Reinigungsmittel jeweils bei Bedarf dem Frisch­wasser oder Umwälzwasser automatisch beizugeben ist. Beispiels­weise wird ein in einen als Ausspülwanne ausgebildeten Aus­spülraum einer gewerblichen Geschirrspülmaschine eindosiertes Pulverprodukt für die Vordosierung über ein Magnetventil mit kaltem oder warmem Frischwasser und für eine Nachdosierung mit warmem Umwälzwasser über ein Gefälle in den zu dosierenden Tank der zu versorgenden Maschine eingeschwemmt. In diesem Zusammenhang sind Dosiergeräte geschaffen worden, die es gestatten, pulverförmiges Reinigungsmittel gesteuert in den Ausspülraum einzubringen. Schwierigkeiten ergeben sich dann, wenn der Pulverreiniger durch Luftfeuchtigkeit verklumpt, klamm oder pastös geworden ist, so daß die Dosiermechanik nicht in der vorgesehenen Weise zur Wirkung kommen kann. Bei Pulverreini­gern wird häufig eine größere Menge Reinigungsmittel in einen Vorlagebehälter geschüttet, so daß wegen des bei allmählichem Verbrauch abnehmenden Produktdrucks die Dosiereinheit im Laufe des Entleerens des Vorlagebehälters abnimmt.Such a powder metering device is preferably used in commercial dishwashers or washing machines. In such machines, the detergent or detergent is permanently kept in such a large quantity in a storage container that the detergent is to be added to the fresh water or circulating water automatically when required. For example, a powder product metered into a rinsing basin of a commercial dishwasher for pre-metering with a magnetic valve with cold or warm fresh water and for a metering with warm circulating water via a gradient is washed into the tank to be metered in the machine to be supplied. In this context, dosing devices have been created that allow powdered cleaning agents to be introduced into the rinsing space in a controlled manner. Difficulties arise when the powder cleaner has become clumped, clammy or pasty due to atmospheric moisture, so that the metering mechanism cannot work in the intended manner. In powder cleaners, a large amount of detergent is often poured into a storage container, so that because of the gradual Consumption decreasing product pressure the dosing unit decreases in the course of emptying the storage container.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist die Schaffung einer Lösung, die sowohl die Zudosierung von einwandfrei rieselfähigem als auch von Pul­verreiniger mit Schollen, Klumpen und dergleichen ermöglicht, wobei auch bei unterschiedlichem Höhenstand des Pulverreinigers im Vorlagebehälter stets im wesentlichen dieselbe Dosierleistung erreicht und zusätzlich die Gefahr des Eindringens von Feuch­tigkeit aus dem Ausspülraum in den Vorlagebehälter vermindert wird.The object of the invention is to provide a solution that allows both the metering of perfectly free-flowing and powder cleaner with clods, lumps and the like, whereby even at different levels of the powder cleaner in the storage container always achieves essentially the same dosing and also the risk of penetration Moisture from the rinsing space is reduced in the storage container.

Bei einer Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art wird diese Aufgabe gemäß der Erfindung durch Dosierlöcher im Boden des Vorlagebehälters und je einen mit Abstand unter den Dosier­löchern angeordneten Auffangteller sowie eine im Raum zwischen der Unterseite des Bodens und den Auflagetellern bewegliche, die Tellerfläche im wesentlichen überstreichende Abstreifmechanik gelöst. Vorzugsweise sind die Dosierlöcher und die Auffangteller im wesentlichen symmetrisch um eine vertikale Achse verteilt.In a device of the type mentioned, this object is achieved according to the invention by metering holes in the bottom of the storage container and a collecting plate arranged at a distance below the metering holes and a movable in the space between the underside of the bottom and the support plates, the plate surface essentially sweeping scraper mechanism . The metering holes and the collecting plates are preferably distributed essentially symmetrically about a vertical axis.

Die Dosierlöcher im Boden des Vorlagebehälters sollen ein Hin­durchrieseln von Reinigungspulver aus dem Vorlagebehälter auf den jeweils unter einem Dosierloch befindlichen Auffangteller er­möglichen. Hierbei rieselt jeweils soviel Pulverprodukt durch das einzelne Dosierloch, bis eine kegelstumpfförmige Einheit mit dem Schüttwinkel entsprechender Steigung am Rande des Dosierlochs anstößt. Weiteres Pulver kann durch das Loch erst nach unten strömen, wenn vorhandene portionierte Produktmengen zwischen der Unterseite des Bodens und in den Auffangtellern beiseite ge­schoben worden sind. Hierzu wird eine im Raum zwischen der Unterseite des Bodens und in den Auffangtellern bewegliche, die gesamte Tellerfläche im wesentlichen überstreichende Abstreifmechanik vorgesehen. Im Prinzip wird erfindungsgemäß also in Form von kegelstumpfförmigen Einheiten vordosiert und bei Bedarf mit Hilfe einer Abstreifmechanik das vordosierte Produkt der bestimmungsgemäßen Verwendung zugeführt. Ohne Betätigung der Abstreifmechanik dagegen bilden die vordosierten Produktmengen selbst einen Verschluß zwischen dem angrenzenden Teil des Maschineninnern und dem das weitere Pulverprodukt enthaltenden Vorlagebehälter, wodurch auch das Eindringen von Feuchtigkeit aus dem Ausspülraum in den Vorlagebehälter verhindert wird. Da die Pulverfüllung des Vorlagebehälters außer an den Dosierlöchern durch den Boden gestützt und gehalten wird, wirkt sich der Höhenstand des noch im Vorlagebehälter befindlichen Pulvers nicht nennenswert auf die Dosierleistung aus. Schließlich können die Dosierlöcher so groß gemacht werden und/oder es kann ein Rührer zum Verteilen des Reinigungspulvers am Boden vorgesehen werden, derart, daß auch schollen- oder klumpenförmig verbackener Pulverreiniger problemlos für die Dosiermechanik zugänglich ist.The dosing holes in the bottom of the storage container are intended to allow cleaning powder to trickle through from the storage container onto the collecting plate located under a dosing hole. In this case, as much powder product trickles through the individual metering hole until a truncated cone-shaped unit with a slope corresponding to the angle of repose hits the edge of the metering hole. Additional powder can only flow down through the hole when existing portioned product quantities have been pushed aside between the underside of the base and in the collecting plates. For this purpose, one which is movable in the space between the underside of the base and in the collecting plates and essentially sweeps over the entire plate surface Scraper mechanism provided. In principle, according to the invention, pre-metering is carried out in the form of frustoconical units and, if necessary, the pre-metered product is fed to the intended use with the aid of a scraper mechanism. Without actuation of the stripping mechanism, on the other hand, the pre-metered product quantities themselves form a seal between the adjacent part of the interior of the machine and the storage container containing the further powder product, which also prevents the penetration of moisture from the rinsing space into the storage container. Since the powder filling of the storage container is supported and held by the floor in addition to the dosing holes, the level of the powder still in the storage container has no significant effect on the dosing performance. Finally, the metering holes can be made so large and / or a stirrer can be provided for distributing the cleaning powder on the floor, in such a way that powder cleaner which is clumped or clumped is easily accessible for the metering mechanism.

Gemäß weiterer Erfindung besteht die Abstreifmechanik der Auf­fangteller, aus mindestens einem um die vertikale Achse, um welche Dosierlöcher und Auffangteller im wesentlichen symmetrisch verteilt sein sollen, drehbar gelagerten Dosierfinger. Bei Verwendung von drei Dosierlöchern und drei Auffangtellern kann es für eine gleichmäßige Dosierung günstig sein, eine Ab­streifmechanik bestehend aus vier zu der Achse symmetrischen Dosierfingern vorzusehen. Eine einfach herzustellende Form der Auffangteller besteht aus an der vertikalen Achse befestigten, in Umfangsrichtung auf Abstand gesetzten Kreissektoren jeweils senkrecht unterhalb eines Dosierloches. Der Durchlaßquerschnitt der Dosierlöcher, der vertikale Abstand zwischen Unterseite des Bodens und den Auffangtellern sowie die Fläche der letzteren im Bereich unterhalb der Dosierlöcher sollen dann dem Schüttwinkel des Reinigungspulvers entsprechend so aufeinander abgestimmt werden, daß bei stillstehender Abstreifmechanik der Durchgang zwischen Vorlagebehälter und Ausspülraum durch vordosiertes Reinigungspulver gesperrt wird. Es wird auf diese Weise also eine selbstsperrende Dosiermechanik geschaffen.According to a further invention, the scraper mechanism of the collecting plate consists of at least one metering finger rotatably mounted about the vertical axis, about which metering holes and collecting plate are to be distributed essentially symmetrically. When using three dosing holes and three collecting plates, it may be advantageous for a uniform dosing to provide a wiper mechanism consisting of four dosing fingers symmetrical to the axis. A simple form of the collecting plate consists of circular sectors attached to the vertical axis and spaced apart in the circumferential direction, each vertically below a metering hole. The passage cross section of the metering holes, the vertical distance between the underside of the bottom and the collecting plates and the area of the latter in the area below the metering holes should then be the angle of repose of the cleaning powder must be coordinated accordingly so that the passage between the storage container and the rinsing space is blocked by pre-metered cleaning powder when the scraper mechanism is at a standstill. In this way, a self-locking metering mechanism is created.

Gemäß noch weiterer Erfindung wird im Boden des Vorlagebe­hälters eine, vorzugsweise in Bezug auf die vertikale Achse symmetrische Mulde vorgesehen, in deren Bodenfläche sich die Dosierlöcher befinden sollen. Unmittelbar oberhalb der Dosier­löcher, innerhalb der Mulde und ggf. zusätzlich oder stattdessen unmittelbar an dem die Mulde umgebenden Boden des Vorlagebe­hälters können Rührer mit einem oder mehreren Rührfingern drehbar um die vertikale Achse vorgesehen werden. Mit Hilfe dieser Rührer kann auch mehr oder weniger stark verbackenes Pulverprodukt problemlos und ständig in die Dosierlöcher ein­gebracht werden, wenn die unterhalb des Bodens angeordnete Abstreifmechanik in Betrieb ist.According to yet another invention, a trough, preferably symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis, is provided in the bottom of the storage container, in the bottom surface of which the metering holes are to be located. Stirrers with one or more stirring fingers can be provided rotatably about the vertical axis directly above the metering holes, inside the trough and possibly additionally or instead directly on the bottom of the storage container surrounding the trough. With the help of these stirrers, more or less heavily baked powder product can be easily and continuously introduced into the metering holes when the scraper mechanism located below the bottom is in operation.

Durch die auf die Auffangteller portionierten Pulvermengen und die ebenfalls erfindungsgemäße dynamische Zwangsabräumung der Auffangteller mit Hilfe der Abstreifmechanik wird eine zuver­lässige Pulverdosierung gewährleistet. Falls die Gefahr besteht, daß sich an den Abstreifflächen der Abstreifmechanik feuchtes Pulverprodukt ansetzt, werden diese Dosiermittel regelmäßig, beispielsweise bei jeder Umdrehung einmal, an einer Bügelfeder oder dergleichen abgestreift.Reliable powder metering is ensured by the powder quantities portioned onto the collecting plates and the dynamic forced clearing of the collecting plates according to the invention with the help of the stripping mechanism. If there is a risk that moist powder product will accumulate on the stripping surfaces of the stripping mechanism, these dosing means are stripped regularly, for example once every revolution, on a bow spring or the like.

Die Absteifmechanik wird so ausgebildet, daß sie auch nach längerer Stillstandzeit verkrustete und verhärtete Pulverkegel auf den Auffangtellern nach Einschalten mühelos in den nachge­schalteten Ausspülraum abräumen kann.The stiffening mechanism is designed in such a way that it can effortlessly clear incrusted and hardened powder cones on the collecting plates after switching on after switching on in the downstream rinsing area.

Als Antrieb der Dosier- und Rührmechanik der erfindungsgemäßen Pulverdosierungsvorrichtung wird vorzugsweise ein Elektromotor, insbesondere Spaltpolmotor mit Getriebeuntersetzung, vorgesehen, dessen Abtriebswelle in der vertikalen Achse von Dosierlöchern und Auffangstellern liegen soll. Der Antrieb soll dabei als geschlossener Block unterhalb des Ausspülraums angeordnet wer­den, damit der Raum oberhalb der Dosiervorrichtung zum Auf­setzen eines im Handel erhältichen Pulvergebindes frei bleibt.An electric motor, in particular a shaded-pole motor with gear reduction, is preferably provided as the drive for the metering and stirring mechanism of the powder metering device according to the invention, the output shaft of which should lie in the vertical axis of metering holes and catch points. The drive is to be arranged as a closed block below the rinsing space, so that the space above the metering device remains free for placing a commercially available powder container.

Der Boden des Vorlagebehälters und die beweglichen Teile von Abstreifmechanik und Rührer einschließlich der zugehörigen Achse sollen wegen der Aggressivität des eingesetzten Reinigers und der erforderlichen Stabilität der bewegten Teile vorzugsweise aus Edelstahl, V 4, bestehen. Die Auffangteller und der Boden des Ausspülraums können dagegen im wesentlichen aus ebenfalls gegenüber dem aggressiven Reinigungspulver beständigen Kunststoff, z. B. PE oder PP, bestehen.The bottom of the storage container and the moving parts of the scraper mechanism and stirrer including the associated axis should preferably be made of stainless steel, V 4, because of the aggressiveness of the cleaner used and the required stability of the moving parts. The collecting plate and the bottom of the rinsing space can, however, essentially consist of plastic, which is also resistant to the aggressive cleaning powder, e.g. B. PE or PP exist.

Um eine Beobachtung des Pulvervorrates in dem Vorlagebehälter zu ermöglichen, sieht die Erfindung weiterhin vor, daß der Vor­lagebehälter aus transparentem Kunststoff besteht.In order to enable observation of the powder supply in the storage container, the invention further provides that the storage container consists of transparent plastic.

Um die Gefahr des Eindringens von Feuchtigkeit in den Vorlage­behälter noch weiter zu vermindern, sieht die Erfindung weiterhin einen an dem Ausspülraum über dem Wasserabfluß angeordneten kaminartigen Wrasenabzug vor. Dieser ist insbesondere bei einer Vorrichtung mit permanent von Umwälzwasser durchflossenem Aus­spülraum zweckmäßig.In order to further reduce the risk of moisture penetrating into the storage container, the invention further provides a chimney-like fume hood arranged on the rinsing space above the water outlet. This is particularly expedient in the case of a device with a rinsing space through which circulating water flows permanently.

Verstärkt unterstützt wird die Wirkung des Wrasenabzuges durch ein im Übergang vom Ausspülraum zum Wrasenabzug angeordnetes Luftleitblech mit aerodynamisch ausgebildeter Umströmungskante und in den Seitenwänden des Ausspülraumes ausgebildete Luftschlitze, wie die Erfindung es ebenfalls vorsieht. Durch das Luftleitblech und die Luftschlitze wird in Zusammenwirken mit dem Wrasenabzug in dem Ausspülraum eine Luftströmung erzeugt, die etwa entstehende Feuchtigkeitsnebel in den Wrasenabzug zieht, so daß die Feuchtigkeit von der Dosiermechanik ferngehalten wird. Das Luftleitblech ist dabei derart ausgebildet, daß sich etwa daran niederschlagende Feuchtigkeit im Bereich der Umströmungskante sammelt und dann von dem Luftstrom in den Wrasenabzug mitgerissen wird. Die Luftschlitze sind in einer Höhe angeordnet, die deutlich über dem normalen Flüssigkeitsspiegel in dem Ausspülraum liegt.The effect of the vapor extraction is enhanced by an air baffle arranged in the transition from the rinsing space to the vapor extraction, with an aerodynamically designed flow-around edge and in the side walls of the rinsing space Louvres, as the invention also provides. Through the air baffle and the air slots, an air flow is generated in cooperation with the fume hood in the rinsing space, which draws any moisture mist into the fume hood, so that the moisture is kept away from the metering mechanism. The air baffle is designed in such a way that moisture, which is deposited thereon, collects in the region of the flow-around edge and is then entrained by the air flow into the vapor exhaust. The louvers are arranged at a height that is significantly above the normal liquid level in the rinsing space.

Zur Vermeidung von Spritzwasserbildung und zur Erzielung eines geregelten Strömungsverlaufes der Flüssigkeit in dem Ausspül­raum zeichnet sich die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung weiterhin dadurch aus, daß im Ausspülraum ein die Antriebswelle für den Rührer umfassender, querschnittlich im wesentlichen rauten­förmiger Leitkern angeordnet ist.To avoid the formation of splash water and to achieve a regulated flow of the liquid in the rinsing space, the device according to the invention is further characterized in that in the rinsing space a drive shaft for the stirrer comprising a cross-sectionally essentially diamond-shaped guide core is arranged.

Besonders schonend, sowie unter Zurückhaltung etwa mitgeführter Speisereste wird das Umwälzwasser gemäß weiterer Erfindung durch eine als Wasserverteillippe ausgebildete Umwälzwasser-­Zuführeinrichtung im Ausspülraum zugeführt.Particularly gently, and with restraint of any food residues that are carried along, the circulating water according to a further invention is supplied in the rinsing space by a circulating water supply device designed as a water distribution lip.

Schließlich sieht die Erfindung in weiterer Ausbildung zumindest eine im Bereich des Wasserablaufes angeordnete Elektrode zur Er­fassung der Wasserstandshöhe im Ausspülraum vor.Finally, the invention provides in a further embodiment at least one electrode arranged in the area of the water drain for detecting the water level in the rinsing space.

Die Erfindung ist nachstehend anhand der schematischen Zeich­nung beispielsweise näher erläutert. Diese zeigt in

  • Fig. 1 einen senkrechten Schnitt durch eine erfin­dungsgemäße Vorrichtung,
  • Fig. 2 eine Aufsicht auf die Dosiermechanik längs der Schnittlinie II - II von Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 3 eine Aufsicht auf die Dosiermechanik längs der Schnittlinie III - III und in
  • Fig. 4 eine Aufsicht auf den Leitkern längs der Schnittlinie IV - IV.
The invention is explained below with reference to the schematic drawing, for example. This shows in
  • 1 is a vertical section through a device according to the invention,
  • 2 is a plan view of the metering mechanism along the section line II - II of FIG. 1,
  • Fig. 3 is a plan view of the metering mechanism along the section line III - III and in
  • Fig. 4 is a plan view of the guide core along the section line IV - IV.

Die in den Fig. 1 bis 4 dargestellte und insgesamt mit 1 be­zeichnete Vorrichtung besteht aus einem Vorlagebehälter 2, einem Ausspülraum 3 und einer dazwischen angeordneten Dosiermechanik. Der Vorlagebehälter 2 wird so groß bzw. passend ausgebildet, daß er für die Aufnahme eines Originalgebindes geeignet ist. Er weist einen Deckel 4 auf und ist damit an seiner Oberseite gegen Feuchtigkeitszutritt verschließbar. Am Boden des Vorlagebehälters können (nicht gezeichnet) Mittel zum Öffnen beispielsweise Aufstechen, einer ungeöffnet in den Behälter eingebrachten Originalpackung vorgesehen werden.The device shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and generally designated 1 consists of a storage container 2, a rinsing space 3 and a metering mechanism arranged between them. The storage container 2 is so large or suitable that it is suitable for receiving an original container. It has a lid 4 and can therefore be closed on its upper side against the ingress of moisture. At the bottom of the storage container (not shown), means for opening, for example piercing, an unopened original package placed in the container can be provided.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel enthält der vorzugsweise aus V 4 A -­Edelstahl bestehende und in Richtung auf die Mittelachse 6 des Behälters 2 geneigte Boden 5 mittig eine Mulde 7, in deren Boden 8 Dosierlöcher 9 vorgesehen sind. Unterhalb jedes Dosierlochs befindet sich ebenfalls ortsfest ein sektorförmiger Auffangteller 10. Zweckmäßig werden je drei Dosierlöcher 9 und Auffangteller 10 auf einem Teilkreis nahezu symmetrisch in bezug auf die Mittelachse 6 angeordnet.In the exemplary embodiment, the base 5, which preferably consists of V 4 A stainless steel and is inclined in the direction of the central axis 6 of the container 2, contains a trough 7 in the center, in the base 8 of which 8 metering holes 9 are provided. Underneath each metering hole there is also a sector-shaped collecting plate 10. Three metering holes 9 and collecting plate 10 are expediently arranged almost symmetrically on a pitch circle with respect to the central axis 6.

Zwischen dem Boden 8 der Mulde 7 und den Auffangtellern 10 wird drehbar um die Mittelachse 6 eine Abstreifmechanik 11 bestehend beispielsweise aus vier Dosierfingern 12 vorgesehen. Oberhalb des Bodens 8 der Mulde 7 wird im Ausführungsbeispiel ein Rührer 13 bestehend aus zwei Gruppen 14 und 15 von Rühr­fingern drehbar um die Mittelachse 6 angeordnet. Die Rührfinger 14 werden dabei innerhalb der Mulde 7 bewegt, während die Rührfinger 15 auch den die Mulde 7 umgebenden Boden 5 des Vorlagebehälters 2 überstreichen. Durch den Rührer 13 wird er­reicht, daß auch angefeuchtetes oder verklumptes oder in Schol­len vorliegendes Pulverprodukt zuverlässig in die Dosierlöcher 9 einzubringen und zu dosieren ist.Between the bottom 8 of the trough 7 and the collecting plates 10, a scraper mechanism 11, for example consisting of four metering fingers 12, is provided rotatably about the central axis 6. In the exemplary embodiment, a stirrer 13 consisting of two groups 14 and 15 of stirrer fingers is rotatably arranged about the central axis 6 above the base 8 of the trough 7. The stirring fingers 14 are moved within the trough 7, while the stirring fingers 15 also sweep the bottom 5 of the storage container 2 surrounding the trough 7. By means of the stirrer 13 it is achieved that even moistened or clumped powder product present in clods can be reliably introduced into the metering holes 9 and metered.

Bei Betrieb fällt durch die Dosierlöcher 9 Pulverprodukt auf die Auffangteller 10 und bleibt dort als kegelstumpfförmige Do­siereinheit 16 liegen. Bei Bedarf an Reinigungsmittel in der nachgeschalteten Maschine wird die Abstreifmechanik 11 einge­schaltet, derart, daß die Dosierfinger die kegelstumpfförmig auf den Auffangtellern 10 liegenden Dosiereinheiten 18 über die jeweilige radial verlaufende Kante 17 der Auffangteller 10 in einem darunter fest angeordneten, als Ausspülwanne ausgebildeten Ausspülraum 3 abstreifen. Gleichzeitig werden mit den rotierenden Rührfingern 14, 15 über die Mulde 7 bei zur Mitte geneigter Bodenfläche 5 des Vorlagebehälters 2 die Dosierlöcher 9 permanent mit Pulverprodukt 18 versorgt. Um eine übermäßige Pul­verbeschichtung der Abstreifflächen der Dosierfinger 12 zu verhindern, werden die Dosierfinger 12 bei jeder Umdrehung einmal von einer Bügelfeder 19 abgestreift.During operation, powder product falls through the metering holes 9 onto the collecting plate 10 and remains there as a truncated cone-shaped metering unit 16. If cleaning agent is required in the downstream machine, the wiping mechanism 11 is switched on in such a way that the dosing fingers scrape off the dosing units 18, which are in the shape of a truncated cone on the collecting plates 10, over the respective radially extending edge 17 of the collecting plate 10 in a rinsing space 3 which is arranged underneath and is designed as a rinsing trough . At the same time, the metering holes 9 are permanently supplied with powder product 18 with the rotating stirring fingers 14, 15 via the trough 7 with the bottom surface 5 of the storage container 2 inclined towards the center. In order to prevent excessive powder coating of the stripping surfaces of the metering fingers 12, the metering fingers 12 are stripped once by a bow spring 19 with each revolution.

Das in den Ausspülraum 3 dosierte Pulverprodukt wird mit Hilfe einer Wasserverteilerlippe 20, die duch die Leitung 24 mit ca. 60 °C warmem Umwälzwasser versorgt wird, über ein Gefälle und anschließend durch den Wasserablauf 21, dem eine hier nicht näher dargestellt Kreiselpumpe oder einen Injektor nachgeschaltet ist, beispielsweise zu einer Geschirrspülmaschine gefördert. Gewünschtenfalls kann dem Ausspülraum 3 über eine Düse 25 auch kaltes oder warmes Frischwasser zugeführt werden. Ist die Vorrichtung 1 einer Waschmaschine zugeordnet, wird dem Aus­spülraum 3 nur kaltes Frischwasser zugeführt.The powder product dosed into the rinsing space 3 is by means of a water distribution lip 20, which is supplied with circulating water at a temperature of approximately 60 ° C., via a gradient and then through the water outlet 21, which is a centrifugal pump (not shown here) or an injector is connected downstream, for example to a dishwasher. If desired, cold or warm fresh water can also be supplied to the rinsing space 3 via a nozzle 25. Is the Device 1 assigned to a washing machine, only cold fresh water is supplied to the rinsing space 3.

Zum Antrieb des Rührers 13 und der Abstreifmechanik 11 wird, aus Platzgründen zweckmäßig unterhalb des Ausspülraums 3 ein Elektromotor 22 mit Untersetzungsgetriebe 23 vorgesehen. Der Antrieb über in der Mittelachse 6 liegende Wellen kann so ausgebildet und steuerbar sein, daß entweder der Rührer 13 und die Abstreifmechanik 11 gemeinsam rotieren, oder daß der Rüh­rer 13 permanent und die Abstreifmechanik 11 jeweils wenn Reinigungsmittel benötigt wird, zu rotieren sind.To drive the stirrer 13 and the stripping mechanism 11, an electric motor 22 with a reduction gear 23 is expediently provided below the rinsing space 3 for reasons of space. The drive via shafts located in the central axis 6 can be designed and controlled such that either the stirrer 13 and the stripping mechanism 11 rotate together, or that the stirrer 13 is permanent and the stripping mechanism 11 is to be rotated whenever cleaning agents are required.

Wenn im Boden 8 der Mulde 7 drei Dosierlöcher 9 vorgesehen werden sollen, kommen z. B. folgende Maße in Frage:
Durchmesser der Dosierlöcher = 18mm
Radius des Lochkreises = 31mm
Sektorgröße der Auffangteller = 80 °
Abstand Auffangteller/Boden = 10mm
If in the bottom 8 of the trough 7 three metering holes 9 are to be provided, z. B. the following dimensions in question:
Diameter of the dosing holes = 18mm
Radius of the bolt circle = 31mm
Sector size of the collecting plate = 80 °
Distance collecting tray / floor = 10mm

Die Wasserverteillippe 20 ist so ausgebildet, daß sie das zu­fließende Umwälzwasser gleichmäßig über die Bodenfläche des Ausspülraumes 3 verteilt. Etwaige in dem Umwälzwasser mitge­führte Speisereste können sich aber aus der an einer Achse 26 beweglich gelagerten Wasserverteillippe 20 lösen und fließen durch den Wasserablauf 21 wieder der Geschirrspülmaschine zu.The water distribution lip 20 is designed so that it distributes the circulating water flowing in evenly over the bottom surface of the rinsing space 3. Any food residues carried in the circulating water can, however, detach themselves from the water distribution lip 20, which is movably mounted on an axis 26, and flow back to the dishwasher through the water outlet 21.

Zur Ableitung von bei der Einspülung des ca. 60 °C warmen Um­wälzwassers entstehenden wasserdampfförmigen Wrasen ist an der Vorrichtung 1 über dem Wasserablauf 21 ein kaminartiger Wra­senabzugsschacht 27 angeordnet. In den Seitenwänden des Aus­spülraumes 3 befinden sich Luftschlitze 28, von denen einer in Figur 1 gestrichelt dargestellt ist. Zusammen mit durch die Luftschlitze 28 zuströmender Frischluft werden die sich in dem Ausspülraum 3 bildenden Wrasen von dem Wrasenabzugsschacht 27 aufgenommen und in die Umgebung abgeführt. Um Verwirbelungen von Wrasen und Luft durch Kanten und Flächen an der Dosierme­chanik im Bereich des Ausspülraumes zu verhindern, sind diese in Strömungsrichtung aerodynamisch ausgelegt. Insbesondere ist im Übergangsbereich vom Ausspülraum 3 zum Wrasenabzugsschacht 27 ein Luftleitblech 29 mit einer aerodynamisch ausgebildeten Umströmungskante 30 angeordnet. Duch den Wrasenabzugsschacht 27, die Luftschlitze 28 und das Luftleitblech 29 wird eine Luftströmung erzeugt, die verhindert, daß sich Feuchtigkeit im Bereich der Dosiermechanik niederschlagen kann.A chimney-like vapor extraction shaft 27 is arranged on the device 1 above the water outlet 21 in order to discharge water vapor-shaped vapors produced when the circulating water at approximately 60 ° C. is flushed in. In the side walls of the rinsing space 3 there are air slots 28, one of which is shown in broken lines in FIG. Together with the fresh air flowing in through the louvers 28, they are in the Flushing vapors 3 are taken up by the vapor extraction duct 27 and discharged into the environment. In order to prevent swirling of vapors and air through edges and surfaces on the dosing mechanism in the area of the rinsing area, these are aerodynamically designed in the direction of flow. In particular, an air baffle 29 with an aerodynamically designed flow-around edge 30 is arranged in the transition region from the rinsing space 3 to the vapor extraction shaft 27. An air flow is generated by the vapor extraction shaft 27, the air slots 28 and the air baffle 29, which prevents moisture from being deposited in the area of the metering mechanism.

Im Bereich der Leitung 24 ist unterhalb des Ausspülraums 3 eine Kohlenstoff-Durchflußelektrode 31 zur Leitfähigkeitsmessung des zulaufenden Umwälzwassers installiert. Bei Unterschreiten eines festgelegten Leitfähigkeitswertes wird die Abstreifmechanik 11 in Gang gesetzt und Reinigungspulver in den Ausspülraum dosiert. Es kann aber auch vorgesehen sein, der Abstreifmechanik 11 ein Zeitrelais zuzuordnen, mit deren Hilfe die Abstreifmechanik 11 automatisch in bestimmten Zeitabständen betätigt wird, da sich die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung außergewöhnlich gut für eine ex­akte Zeit/Mengenregelung eignet.In the area of the line 24, a carbon flow electrode 31 for measuring the conductivity of the incoming circulating water is installed below the rinsing space 3. If the conductivity value falls below a specified value, the wiping mechanism 11 is started and cleaning powder is metered into the rinsing space. However, it can also be provided to assign a time relay to the stripping mechanism 11, with the aid of which the stripping mechanism 11 is actuated automatically at certain time intervals, since the device according to the invention is exceptionally well suited for precise time / quantity control.

Schließlich sind innerhalb des Ausspülraums 3 im Bereich des Wasserablaufes 21 zwei Elektroden 32 zur Erfassung der Wasser­standshöhe im Ausspülraum vorgesehen. Die höher angeordnete Elektrode schaltet bei einem zu hohen Flüssigkeitsspiegel die Wasserzufuhr ab, und die niedriger angeordnete Elektrode schaltet bei zu geringem Flüssigkeitsspiegel in dem Ausspülraum 3 den Elektromotor 22 aus.Finally, two electrodes 32 for detecting the water level in the rinsing space are provided within the rinsing space 3 in the area of the water outlet 21. If the liquid level is too high, the higher electrode switches off the water supply, and the lower electrode switches off the electric motor 22 if the liquid level in the rinsing space 3 is too low.

Ferner ist in dem Ausspülraum 3 um die Antriebswelle für den Rührer 13 herum ein querschnittlich im wesentlichen rauten­förmiger Leitkern 33 angeordnet, der von dem zulaufenden Wasser in Richtung des Pfeiles gemäß Figur 4 umströmt wird.Furthermore, in the rinsing space 3 around the drive shaft for the stirrer 13, a cross-sectionally essentially diamond-shaped guide core 33 is arranged, around which the incoming water flows in the direction of the arrow according to FIG. 4.

Schließlich ist dem Deckel 4 noch ein Sicherheitsschalter 34 zu­geordnet, der bei nicht geschlossenem Deckel ein Einschalten der Dosiermechanik bzw. die Zuführung von Wasser unterbindet.Finally, the cover 4 is also assigned a safety switch 34, which prevents the metering mechanism from being switched on or the supply of water when the cover is not closed.

BezugszeichenlisteReference symbol list

1 = Pulverdosiervorrichtung
2 = Vorlagebehälter
3 = Ausspülraum
4 = Deckel
5 = Boden (2)
6 = Mittelachse
7 = Mulde
8 = Boden (7)
9 = Dosierloch
10 = Auffangteller
11 = Abstreifmechanik
12 = Dosierfinger
13 = Rührer
14 = Rührfinger
15 = Rührfinger
16 = Dosiereinheit
17 = Kante (10)
18 = Pulverprodukt
19 = Bugelfeder
20 = Wasserverteillippe
21 = Wasserablauf
22 = Elektromotor
23 = Getriebe
24 = Leitung
25 = Duse
26 = Achse
27 = Wrasenabzugsschacht
28 = Luftschlitz
29 = Luftleitblech
30 = Umströmungskante
31 = Kohlenstoff-Durchflußelektrode
32 = Elektrode
33 = Leitkern
34 = Sicherheitsschalter
1 = powder dosing device
2 = storage container
3 = rinsing space
4 = lid
5 = floor (2)
6 = central axis
7 = trough
8 = floor (7)
9 = dosing hole
10 = collecting plate
11 = scraper mechanism
12 = dosing finger
13 = stirrer
14 = stirring finger
15 = stirring finger
16 = dosing unit
17 = edge (10)
18 = powder product
19 = prong spring
20 = water distribution lip
21 = water drain
22 = electric motor
23 = gear
24 = line
25 = nozzle
26 = axis
27 = vapor extraction duct
28 = Louvre
29 = air baffle
30 = flow edge
31 = carbon flow electrode
32 = electrode
33 = core
34 = safety switch

Claims (23)

1. Vorrichtung mit einem Vorlagebehälter und einem Ausspül­raum zur portionierten Zudosierung von insbesondere pul­verförmigem Reinigermaterial aus dem Vorlagebehälter in den Ausspülraum zur Beschickung von gewerblichen Spül- oder Waschmaschinen
gekennzeichnet durch
Dosierlöcher (9) im Boden (8) des Vorlagebehälters (2) und je einen mit Abstand unter den Dosierlöchern (9) angeord­neten Auffangteller (10) sowie eine im Raum zwischen der Unterseite des Bodens (8) und den Auffangtellern (10) be­wegliche, die Tellerfläche im wesentlichen überstreifende Abstreifmechanik (11).
1. Device with a storage container and a rinsing space for portioned metering of, in particular, powdered cleaning material from the storage container into the rinsing space for loading commercial dishwashers or washing machines
marked by
Dosing holes (9) in the bottom (8) of the storage container (2) and one collecting plate (10), which is arranged at a distance below the dosing holes (9), and one that is movable in the space between the underside of the bottom (8) and the collecting plates (10). the plate surface essentially streaking stripping mechanism (11).
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Dosierlöcher (9) und die Auffangteller (10) im wesent­lichen symmetrisch in bezug auf eine vertikale Achse (6) verteilt sind.
2. Device according to claim 1
characterized in that
the metering holes (9) and the collecting plate (10) are distributed essentially symmetrically with respect to a vertical axis (6).
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Abstreifmechanik (11) aus mindestens einem um die vertikale Achse (6) drehbar gelagerten Dosierfinger (12) besteht.
3. Device according to claim 1 or 2
characterized in that
the scraper mechanism (11) consists of at least one metering finger (12) rotatably mounted about the vertical axis (6).
4. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
an dem Boden (8) oberhalb der Dosierlöcher (9) mindestens ein Rührer (13 bis 15) zum Verteilen des Reinigungspulvers (18) vorgesehen ist.
4. The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 3
characterized in that
at least one stirrer (13 to 15) for distributing the cleaning powder (18) is provided on the bottom (8) above the metering holes (9).
5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Rührer (13) aus mindestens einem um die vertikale Achse (6) drehbar gelagerten Rührfinger (14, 15) besteht.
5. The device according to claim 4
characterized in that
the stirrer (13) consists of at least one stirring finger (14, 15) rotatably mounted about the vertical axis (6).
6. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 2 bis 5
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
sich die Dosierlöcher (9) im Boden (8) eines in die Bo­denfläche (5) des Vorlagebehälters (2) eingelassenen, in bezug auf die vertikale Achse (6) symmetrischen Mulde (7) befinden.
6. The device according to one or more of claims 2 to 5
characterized in that
there are the metering holes (9) in the base (8) of a recess (7) which is embedded in the base surface (5) of the storage container (2) and is symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis (6).
7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Rührer (14) in der Mulde (7) rotierbar ist.
7. The device according to claim 6
characterized in that
the stirrer (14) can be rotated in the trough (7).
8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
im Boden (8) der Mulde (7) auf einem Teilkreis drei Dosierlöcher (9) vorgesehen sind.
8. The device according to claim 6 or 7
characterized in that
in the bottom (8) of the trough (7) three metering holes (9) are provided on a pitch circle.
9. Vorrichung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 6 bis 8
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Auffangteller (10) als an der vertikalen Achse (6) befestigte, in Umfangsrichtung auf Abstand gesetzte Kreis­sektoren ausgebildet sind.
9. Device according to one or more of claims 6 to 8
characterized in that
the collecting plates (10) are designed as circular sectors attached to the vertical axis (6) and spaced apart in the circumferential direction.
10. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 9
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Durchlaßquerschnitt der Dosierlöcher (9), der vertikale Abstand zwischen Unterseite des Bodens (8) und den Auf­fangtellern (10) sowie die Fläche der letzteren im Bereich unterhalb der Dosierlöcher (9) dem Schüttwinkel des Rei­nigungspulvers entsprechend so aneinander angepaßt sind, daß bei Stillstand der Abstreifmechanik (11) der Durchgang zwischen Vorlagebehälter (2) und Ausspülraum (3) durch vordosiertes Reinigungsmittel gesperrt ist.
10. The device according to one or more of claims 1 till 9
characterized in that
the passage cross-section of the metering holes (9), the vertical distance between the underside of the bottom (8) and the collecting plates (10) and the area of the latter in the area below the metering holes (9) are adapted to one another in accordance with the angle of repose of the cleaning powder so that when the machine stops the scraper mechanism (11) the passage between the storage container (2) and the rinsing space (3) is blocked by pre-dosed cleaning agent.
11. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 10
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Abstreifmechanik (11) eine Reinigungsvorrichtung, insbesondere eine bei jeder Umdrehung einmal anhaftendes Pulverprodukt abstreifende Bügelfeder (19) oder derglei­chen, zugeordnet ist.
11. The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 10
characterized in that
the scraper mechanism (11) is associated with a cleaning device, in particular a bow spring (19) or the like which scrapes off the powder product once adhering to each revolution.
12. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 2 bis 11
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Antrieb der Abstreifmechanik (11) und des Rührers (13) aus einem Elektromotor (22), insbesondere Spaltpolmotor mit Getriebeuntersetzung (23), besteht, wobei die Abtriebswelle in der vertikalen Achse (6) liegt.
12. The device according to one or more of claims 2 to 11
characterized in that
the stripping mechanism (11) and the stirrer (13) are driven by an electric motor (22), in particular a shaded-pole motor with gear reduction (23), the output shaft being located in the vertical axis (6).
13. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 12
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Antrieb als geschlossener Block unterhalb des vorzugs­weise als Ausspülwanne ausgebildeten Ausspülraums (3) an­geordnet ist.
13. The apparatus of claim 12
characterized in that
the drive is arranged as a closed block below the rinsing space (3), which is preferably designed as a rinsing trough.
14. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 13
gekennzeichnet durch
die Ausbildung des Bodens (5) des Vorlagebehälters (2) und der beweglichen Teile von Abstreifmechanik (11) und Rührer (13) einschließlich zugehöriger Wellen aus Edelstahl.
14. The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 13
marked by
the formation of the bottom (5) of the storage container (2) and the moving parts of the stripping mechanism (11) and stirrer (13) including associated shafts made of stainless steel.
15. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 13
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Auffangteller (10) und der Boden des Ausspülraums (3) im wesentlichen aus Kunststoff bestehen.
15. The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 13
characterized in that
the collecting plate (10) and the bottom of the rinsing space (3) consist essentially of plastic.
16. Vorrichtung nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 15
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Vorlagebehälter (2) für die Aufnahme eines Original­gebindes ausgebildet ist.
16. The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 15
characterized in that
the storage container (2) is designed to hold an original container.
17. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Vorlagebehälter (2) aus transparentem Kunststoff besteht.
17. Device according to one of the preceding claims
characterized,
that the storage container (2) consists of transparent plastic.
18. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche
gekennzeichnet durch
einen an dem Ausspülraum (3) über dem Wasserablauf (21) angeordneten kaminartigen Wrasenabzugsschacht (27).
18. Device according to one of the preceding claims
marked by
a chimney-like vapor extraction shaft (27) arranged on the rinsing space (3) above the water outlet (21).
19. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche
gekennzeichnet durch
ein im Übergang vom Ausspülraum (3) zum Wrasenabzugs­schacht (27) angeordnetes Luftleitblech (29) mit aerody­namisch ausgebildeter Umströmungskante (30).
19. Device according to one of the preceding claims
marked by
An air baffle (29) arranged in the transition from the rinsing space (3) to the vapor extraction shaft (27) with an aerodynamically designed flow-around edge (30).
20. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche
gekennzeichnet durch
in den Seitenwänden des Ausspülraumes (3) ausgebildete Luftschlitze (28).
20. Device according to one of the preceding claims
marked by
Air slots (28) formed in the side walls of the rinsing space (3).
21. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
im Ausspülraum (3) ein die Antriebswelle für den Rührer (13) umfassender, querschnittlich im wesentlichen rauten­förmiger Leitkern (33) angeordnet ist.
21. Device according to one of the preceding claims
characterized in that
Arranged in the rinsing space (3) is a drive shaft for the stirrer (13), which has a substantially diamond-shaped guide core (33) in cross section.
22. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche
gekennzeichnet durch
eine als Wasserverteillippe (20) ausgebildete Umwälzwas­ser-Zuführeinrichtung im Ausspülraum.
22. Device according to one of the preceding claims
marked by
a circulating water supply device designed as a water distribution lip (20) in the rinsing space.
23. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
gekennzeichnet durch
zumindest eine im Bereich des Wasserablaufes (21) ange­ordnete Elektrode (32) zur Erfassung der Wasserstandshöhe im Ausspülraum (3).
23. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
marked by
at least one electrode (32) arranged in the area of the water outlet (21) for detecting the water level in the rinsing space (3).
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