EP0872691A2 - Operating and indicating unit for cookers - Google Patents

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EP0872691A2
EP0872691A2 EP98104705A EP98104705A EP0872691A2 EP 0872691 A2 EP0872691 A2 EP 0872691A2 EP 98104705 A EP98104705 A EP 98104705A EP 98104705 A EP98104705 A EP 98104705A EP 0872691 A2 EP0872691 A2 EP 0872691A2
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Reinhard Fleissner
Ernst Huber
Peter Kellermann
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
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  • the present invention relates to an operating and display device for household appliances, such as. Cookers with a control and display elements Front panel with a front plate and a mounting arrangement fastened behind it, at least the control elements and lighting elements of the display elements are supported.
  • Such a device is known from the German utility model G 87 06 669, with the frame-like front panel designed as an extruded profile Front plate made of glass-like plastic is attached. Furthermore is behind the front panel an aluminum housing that is open to the front is attached. An additional spring plate is on the back to hold a display element Wall attached to the case. On and in the housing are all operating and Display elements and, if applicable, the switching or Control components stored.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide such an operating and display device to simplify for household appliances in particular with regard to the production costs.
  • the bracket arrangement as one-piece switch carrier is made of plastic, on the stiffening elements are provided.
  • This is a part made of plastic with high strength and with can be produced with very little warpage, which ensures high manufacturing reliability and so that a simple and inexpensive assembly can be achieved.
  • the dimensional tolerances can be low can be selected, which enables a defined and play-free installation of the front panel. This is in the area of the front or control panel as an interface to the operator of particular importance.
  • a switch guide for controls held in the front panel be molded onto the switch carrier.
  • the switch guide is advantageous Cup-shaped for switches that can be retracted behind the front panel.
  • the high strength of the switch carrier and its low tendency to warp can be significantly increased if the switch guide is an integral part of the stiffening elements of the switch carrier.
  • Switch guides can then be made from the essentially plate or bowl-shaped Metal switch carrier according to the prior art is a robust, essentially plastic part extending into all three levels.
  • the switch carrier has a carrier plate which is held essentially parallel to the front plate on, which is permeated by the pot-shaped switch guides.
  • the switch carrier trained for the lighting elements.
  • This is another function of the operating and Display device integrated in one piece in the plastic switch carrier.
  • these are in the front area of the switch carrier, slightly spaced from the front panel, assigned.
  • To simplify the Installation has the switch carrier fasteners for holding the lighting elements on.
  • To simplify assembly and to improve the lighting effect these fasteners preferably in the facing away from the front panel Side of the reflectors provided on the switch carrier.
  • the switch carrier adjustment elements for positioning or fastening the Switch carrier provided on the front panel. Because of the design of the Switch carrier this has only small manufacturing tolerances, the positioning the adjustment elements to each other or to the corresponding fastening means the front panel with small tolerances. Thereby is a safe or play-free installation of the switch carrier on the front panel simple way possible.
  • additional elastic elements are provided on the switch carrier play-free mounting of the switch carrier on the front panel.
  • 1 denotes a front panel, which on the Top of a household appliance, not shown, e.g. an electric cooker is installed.
  • the front panel 1 has a metallic panel frame 3, the window 4 is closed by a transparent front plate 5.
  • a switch carrier 7 made of plastic (polyamide PA 6.6) is attached. This Plastic is in terms of its strength, temperature resistance and flame properties particularly suitable for herds.
  • the switch carrier 7 consists essentially from a flat support plate 9 arranged parallel to the front plate 5 four pot-shaped which penetrate the support plate 9 and are arranged next to one another Switch guides 11. This is a very stable and warp resistant honeycomb structure of the plastic switch carrier 7 is formed.
  • switch guides 11 are in itself known manner held in the front panel 1, protruding from the front panel 5, known Switches or turning handles can be lowered (shown).
  • a front end area the switch guide 11 extends from the carrier plate 9 to the Front panel 1 closed while the main area of the switch guide 11 to the rear the carrier plate 9 protrudes.
  • Behind the switch guide 11 is a switching or Control component 12 of the household appliance is held, the rotary handle with the rotary shaft of the component 12 is rotatably connected.
  • the frame of the diaphragm frame 3 has one along its lower end region Frame groove 13 in which the switch carrier 7 with individual, spaced apart Mounting plates 15 is inserted. These extend parallel to the carrier plate 9, horizontally spaced from these, approximately flush with the front end portion the switch guides 11 down. There are four between the mounting plates 15 Spring elements 17 are provided, which together with the mounting plates 15 a play-free Mounting the switch carrier 7 in the frame groove 13 of the panel frame 3 guarantee.
  • On the lateral outer areas of the switch carrier 7 and the Carrier plate 9 are two centering pins 19 for the exact assignment between the Switch carrier 7 and the panel frame 3 is formed. The centering pins 19 grip in corresponding openings or depressions of the diaphragm frame, not shown 3.
  • the carrier plate 9 In the upper area of the carrier plate 9 are two sleeve-shaped on the front side Dome 20 for fastening functional elements to the carrier plate 9 intended. Above the dome 20 are two mounting openings 23 of the Switch carrier 7 formed. Screws, not shown, are inserted into these screwed with corresponding means of the diaphragm frame 3 (not shown) produce a secure hold of the switch carrier 7 on the panel frame 3.
  • On the front of the carrier plate 9 of the switch carrier 7 extend in the vertical direction several first stiffening ribs 25 to the switch carrier 7 in addition to the honeycomb Construction of the switch guides 11 Strength and thus security against warping to give. At the level of the screw sleeves 20 and above the switch guides 11 there are four square lamp openings 27 next to one another in the carrier plate 9 intended.
  • Light elements 28 (FIG. 1), which extend with their front area up to the front plate 5.
  • the lighting elements 28 on the switch carrier 7 are on the rear corresponding locking hooks 29 are formed.
  • the back of the Carrier plate 9 the pot-shaped switch carrier 7 horizontally between them second stiffening ribs extending essentially over their entire depth interconnected (not shown).
  • a switch carrier 31 is without in FIG. 3 Pot-shaped switch guides shown.
  • first embodiment 3 has a reflector 33.
  • This is pot-shaped and has four reflector surfaces 35 and in it Bottom of a light emitting diode opening 37.
  • the reflector 33 and thus the switch carrier 7 white plastic.
  • Light-emitting diodes in each case protrude through the diode openings 37
  • Reflector 33 which are mounted on a switch board (not shown). This is with the help held by locking hooks 39 on the back of the switch carrier 31.
  • Farther numerous stiffening ribs 41 are formed on the switch carrier 31, which are extend substantially over its entire height. Otherwise, the switch carrier 31 essentially as the switch carrier 7 according to the first embodiment educated.

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The device has a front panel incorporating operating controls and display elements, provided by a front plate (9) and an associated holder for supporting the operating control switches and the display light elements. The holder is provided by a one-piece plastics moulding (7), with stiffening elements (11), defining switch guides at the rear of the front plate and coupled together via stiffening ribs (25).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung für Haushaltsgeräte, wie z.B. Herde, mit einer Bedien- sowie Anzeigeelemente aufweisenden Frontblende mit einer Frontplatte und einer dahinter befestigten Halterungsanordnung, an der zumindest die Bedienelemente sowie Leuchtelemente der Anzeigeelemente gehaltert sind.The present invention relates to an operating and display device for household appliances, such as. Cookers with a control and display elements Front panel with a front plate and a mounting arrangement fastened behind it, at least the control elements and lighting elements of the display elements are supported.

Eine derartige Vorrichtung ist bekannt aus dem deutschen Gebrauchsmuster G 87 06 669, wobei an der als Strangpreßprofil ausgeführten rahmenartigen Frontblende die Frontplatte aus glasartigem Kunststoff befestigt ist. Weiterhin ist hinter der Frontblende ein aus Aluminium bestehendes Gehäuse, das zur Frontseite hin offen ist, befestigt. Zur Halterung eines Anzeigeelementes ist ein zusätzliches Federblech an der rückseitigen Wand des Gehäuses befestigt. An bzw. in dem Gehäuse sind alle Bedien- und Anzeigeelemente sowie gegebenenfalls die diesen Elementen zugeordneten Schalt- bzw. Regelbauteile gelagert.Such a device is known from the German utility model G 87 06 669, with the frame-like front panel designed as an extruded profile Front plate made of glass-like plastic is attached. Furthermore is behind the front panel an aluminum housing that is open to the front is attached. An additional spring plate is on the back to hold a display element Wall attached to the case. On and in the housing are all operating and Display elements and, if applicable, the switching or Control components stored.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine derartige Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung für Haushaltsgeräte insbesondere bezüglich des Fertigungsaufwandes zu vereinfachen.The object of the present invention is to provide such an operating and display device to simplify for household appliances in particular with regard to the production costs.

Erfindungsgemäß ist dies dadurch erreicht, daß bei einer Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1 die Halterungsanordnung als einteiliger Schalterträger aus Kunststoff ausgebildet ist, an dem Versteifungselemente vorgesehen sind. Dadurch ist ein Teil aus Kunststoff mit hoher Festigkeit und mit einem sehr geringen Verzug fertigbar, wodurch eine hohe Fertigungssicherheit und damit eine einfache und kostengünstige Montage erreicht werden kann. Infolge der hohen Fertigungssicherheit des Schalterträgers können die Maßtoleanzen gering gewählt werden, was einen definierten und spielfreien Einbau der Frontblende ermöglicht. Dies ist im Bereich der Front- bzw. Bedienblende als Schnittstelle zur Bedienperson von besonderer Wichtigkeit.According to the invention this is achieved in that with an operating and display device according to the preamble of claim 1, the bracket arrangement as one-piece switch carrier is made of plastic, on the stiffening elements are provided. This is a part made of plastic with high strength and with can be produced with very little warpage, which ensures high manufacturing reliability and so that a simple and inexpensive assembly can be achieved. As a result of High manufacturing reliability of the switch carrier, the dimensional tolerances can be low can be selected, which enables a defined and play-free installation of the front panel. This is in the area of the front or control panel as an interface to the operator of particular importance.

Zur weiteren Vereinfachung der Konstruktion der Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung sowie deren Montage kann eine Schalterführung für in der Frontblende gehalterte Bedienelemente an dem Schalterträger angeformt sein. Vorteilhafterweise ist die Schalterführung topfförmig für hinter der Frontblende versenkbare Schalter ausgeformt. Die hohe Festigkeit des Schalterträgers und dessen geringe Neigung zum Verzug kann deutlich erhöht werden, wenn die Schalterführung wesentlicher Bestandteil der Versteifungselemente des Schalterträgers ist. Insbesondere bei topfförmig ausgebildeten Schaltertührungen kann dann aus dem im wesentlichen platten- oder schalenförmigen Metall-Schalterträger nach dem Stand der Technik ein robustes, sich im wesentlichen in alle drei Ebenen erstreckendes Kunststoffteil realisiert werden. Vorteilhafterweise weist der Schalterträger eine im wesentlichen parallel zur Frontplatte gehalterte Trägerplatte auf, die von den topfförmigen Schalterführungen durchdrungen ist. Dadurch entsteht eine fertigungstechnisch einfache Wabenstruktur sehr hoher Festigkeit und Verzugssicherheit. Eine weitere Steigerung der Stabilität und der Verzugsicherheit wird gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform dadurch realisiert, daß die topfförmigen Schalterführungen durch Versteifungsrippen oder direkt im wesentlichen über ihre gesamt Tiefe miteinander verbunden sind.To further simplify the construction of the operating and display device and their assembly can be a switch guide for controls held in the front panel be molded onto the switch carrier. The switch guide is advantageous Cup-shaped for switches that can be retracted behind the front panel. The high strength of the switch carrier and its low tendency to warp can be significantly increased if the switch guide is an integral part of the stiffening elements of the switch carrier. Especially in the case of cup-shaped ones Switch guides can then be made from the essentially plate or bowl-shaped Metal switch carrier according to the prior art is a robust, essentially plastic part extending into all three levels. Advantageously the switch carrier has a carrier plate which is held essentially parallel to the front plate on, which is permeated by the pot-shaped switch guides. Thereby a honeycomb structure of very high strength and which is simple to manufacture Security against delay. A further increase in stability and the security against distortion realized according to a preferred embodiment in that the cup-shaped Switch guides through stiffening ribs or directly essentially over their total depth are interconnected.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind an dem Schalterträger Reflektoren für die Leuchtelemente ausgebildet. Dadurch ist eine weitere Funktion der Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung einteilig in den Kunststoff-Schalterträger integriert. Um die Leuchtwirkung der Leuchtelemente zu verbessern, sind diese im Frontbereich des Schalterträgers, von der Frontplatte gering beabstandet, zugeordnet. Zur Vereinfachung der Montage weist der Schalterträger Befestigungsmittel zum Haltern der Leuchtelemente auf. Zur Vereinfachung der Montage und zur Verbesserung der Leuchtwirkung sind diese Befestigungsmittel bevorzugterweise in der von der Frontplatte abgewandten Seite der Reflektoren an dem Schalterträger vorgesehen.According to a preferred embodiment, there are reflectors on the switch carrier trained for the lighting elements. This is another function of the operating and Display device integrated in one piece in the plastic switch carrier. About the lighting effect of the lighting elements, these are in the front area of the switch carrier, slightly spaced from the front panel, assigned. To simplify the Installation has the switch carrier fasteners for holding the lighting elements on. To simplify assembly and to improve the lighting effect these fasteners preferably in the facing away from the front panel Side of the reflectors provided on the switch carrier.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind im unteren und/oder oberen Endabschnitt des Schalterträgers Justierelemente zur positionierung bzw. Befestigung des Schalterträgers an der Frontblende vorgesehen. Da aufgrund der Gestaltung des Schalterträgers dieser lediglich geringe Fertigungstoleranzen aufweist, kann die Positionierung der Justierelemente zueinander bzw. zu den korrespondierenden Befestigungsmitteln der Frontblende mit geringen Toleranzen eingehalten werden. Dadurch ist eine sichere bzw. spielfreie Montage des Schalterträgers an der Frontblende auf einfache Weise möglich.According to a preferred embodiment are in the lower and / or upper end section of the switch carrier adjustment elements for positioning or fastening the Switch carrier provided on the front panel. Because of the design of the Switch carrier this has only small manufacturing tolerances, the positioning the adjustment elements to each other or to the corresponding fastening means the front panel with small tolerances. Thereby is a safe or play-free installation of the switch carrier on the front panel simple way possible.

Vorteilhafterweise sind an dem Schalterträger zusätzlich elastische Elemente zur spielfreien Halterung des Schalterträgers an der Frontblende ausgebildet.Advantageously, additional elastic elements are provided on the switch carrier play-free mounting of the switch carrier on the front panel.

Nachfolgend sind anhand schematischer Darstellungen zwei Ausführungsbeispiele der erfindungsgemäßen Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung beschrieben.Below are two exemplary embodiments of the Operating and display device according to the invention described.

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In einer Seitenansicht, teilweise geschnitten, den an der Frontblende befestigten Schalterträger gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel,
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in einer perspektivischen Ansicht den Schalterträger gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel und
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in einer perspektivischen Ansicht den Schalterträger gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel.
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Fig. 1
In a side view, partially in section, the switch carrier fastened to the front panel according to the first exemplary embodiment,
Fig. 2
in a perspective view of the switch carrier according to the first embodiment and
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in a perspective view the switch carrier according to the second embodiment.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 ist mit 1 eine Frontblende bezeichnet, die an der Oberseite eines nicht dargestellten Hausgerätes, z.B. eines Elektroherdes montiert ist. Die Frontblende 1 weist einen metallischen Blendenrahmen 3 auf, dessen Fenster 4 durch eine transparente Frontplatte 5 verschlossen ist. An der Rückseite der Frontblende 1 ist ein Schalterträger 7 aus Kunststoff (Polyamid PA 6.6) befestigt. Dieser Kunststoff ist bezüglich seiner Festigkeits-, Temperaturbeständigkeits- und Entflammeigenschaften bei Herden besonders geeignet. Der Schalterträger 7 besteht im wesentlichen aus einer zur Frontplatte 5 parallel angeordneten, flachen Trägerplatte 9 mit vier die Trägerplatte 9 durchdringenden, nebeneinander angeordneten topfförmigen Schaltertührungen 11. Dadurch ist eine sehr stabile und verzugsfeste Wabenstruktur des Kunststoff-Schalterträgers 7 gebildet. In den Schaltertührungen 11 sind in an sich bekannter Weise in der Frontblende 1 gehalterte, aus der Frontplatte 5 ragende, bekannte Schalter bzw. Drehhandhaben versenkbar geführt (gezeigt). Ein vorderer Endbereich der Schalterführung 11 erstreckt sich dabei von der Trägerplatte 9 auf die Frontblende 1 zu, während der Hauptbereich der Schalterführung 11 nach hinten über die Trägerplatte 9 hinaussteht. Hinter der Schalterführung 11 ist ein Schalt- bzw. Regelbauteil 12 des Hausgerätes gehaltert, wobei die Drehhandhabe mit der Drehwelle des Bauteils 12 drehfest verbunden ist.In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, 1 denotes a front panel, which on the Top of a household appliance, not shown, e.g. an electric cooker is installed. The front panel 1 has a metallic panel frame 3, the window 4 is closed by a transparent front plate 5. At the back of the front panel 1, a switch carrier 7 made of plastic (polyamide PA 6.6) is attached. This Plastic is in terms of its strength, temperature resistance and flame properties particularly suitable for herds. The switch carrier 7 consists essentially from a flat support plate 9 arranged parallel to the front plate 5 four pot-shaped which penetrate the support plate 9 and are arranged next to one another Switch guides 11. This is a very stable and warp resistant honeycomb structure of the plastic switch carrier 7 is formed. In the switch guides 11 are in itself known manner held in the front panel 1, protruding from the front panel 5, known Switches or turning handles can be lowered (shown). A front end area the switch guide 11 extends from the carrier plate 9 to the Front panel 1 closed while the main area of the switch guide 11 to the rear the carrier plate 9 protrudes. Behind the switch guide 11 is a switching or Control component 12 of the household appliance is held, the rotary handle with the rotary shaft of the component 12 is rotatably connected.

Die Zarge des Blendenrahmens 3 weist entlang seines unteren Endbereiches eine Rahmennut 13 auf, in der der Schalterträger7 mit einzelnen, voneinander beabstandeten Montageplatten 15 steckt. Diese erstrecken sich parallel zur Trägerplatte 9, horizontal von diesen beabstandet, etwa bündig mit dem frontseitigen Endabschnitt der Schalterführungen 11 nach unten. Zwischen den Montageplatten 15 sind vier Federelemente 17 vorgesehen, die zusammen mit den Montageplatten 15 eine spielfreie Montage des Schalterträgers 7 in der Rahmennut 13 des Blendenrahmens 3 gewährleisten. An den seitlichen Außenbereichen des Schalterträgers 7 bzw. der Trägerplatte 9 sind zwei Zentrierstifte 19 zur genauen Zuordnung zwischen dem Schalterträger 7 und dem Blendenrahmen 3 ausgebildet. Die Zentrierstifte 19 greifen in entsprechende, nicht näher dargestellte Öffnungen oder Vertiefungen des Blendenrahmens 3. Im oberen Bereich der Trägerplatte 9 sind an deren Frontseite zwei hülsenförmige Dome 20 zur Befestigung von Funktionselementen an der Trägerplatte 9 vorgesehen. Oberhalb der Dome 20 sind zwei Befestigungsöffnungen 23 des Schalterträgers 7 ausgebildet. In diese werden nicht gezeigte Schrauben gesteckt und mit korrespondierenden Mitteln des Blendenrahmens 3 (nicht gezeigt) verschraubt, um einen sicheren Halt des Schalterträgers 7 an dem Blendenrahmen 3 herzustellen. An der Frontseite der Trägerplatte 9 des Schalterträgers 7 verlaufen in vertikaler Richtung mehrere erste Versteifungsrippen 25, um dem Schalterträger 7 zusätzlich zur wabenförmigen Konstruktion der Schalterführungen 11 Festigkeit und damit Verzugssicherheit zu geben. Auf Höhe der Schraubhülsen 20 und oberhalb der Schalterführungen 11 sind in der Trägerplatte 9 nebeneinander vier quadratische Leuchtenöffnungen 27 vorgesehen. Durch diese ragen in an sich bekannter Weise Leuchtelemente 28 (Fig. 1), die sich mit ihrem Frontbereich bis an die Frontplatte 5 heran erstrecken. Zur Befestigung der Leuchtelemente 28 an dem Schalterträger 7 sind an dessen Rückseite entsprechende Rasthaken 29 ausgebildet. Weiterhin sind an der Rückseite der Trägerplatte 9 die topfförmigen Schalterträger 7 durch sich horizontal zwischen diesen im wesentlichen über deren gesamte Tiefe erstreckende zweite Versteifungsrippen miteinander verbunden (nicht gezeigt). The frame of the diaphragm frame 3 has one along its lower end region Frame groove 13 in which the switch carrier 7 with individual, spaced apart Mounting plates 15 is inserted. These extend parallel to the carrier plate 9, horizontally spaced from these, approximately flush with the front end portion the switch guides 11 down. There are four between the mounting plates 15 Spring elements 17 are provided, which together with the mounting plates 15 a play-free Mounting the switch carrier 7 in the frame groove 13 of the panel frame 3 guarantee. On the lateral outer areas of the switch carrier 7 and the Carrier plate 9 are two centering pins 19 for the exact assignment between the Switch carrier 7 and the panel frame 3 is formed. The centering pins 19 grip in corresponding openings or depressions of the diaphragm frame, not shown 3. In the upper area of the carrier plate 9 are two sleeve-shaped on the front side Dome 20 for fastening functional elements to the carrier plate 9 intended. Above the dome 20 are two mounting openings 23 of the Switch carrier 7 formed. Screws, not shown, are inserted into these screwed with corresponding means of the diaphragm frame 3 (not shown) produce a secure hold of the switch carrier 7 on the panel frame 3. On the front of the carrier plate 9 of the switch carrier 7 extend in the vertical direction several first stiffening ribs 25 to the switch carrier 7 in addition to the honeycomb Construction of the switch guides 11 Strength and thus security against warping to give. At the level of the screw sleeves 20 and above the switch guides 11 there are four square lamp openings 27 next to one another in the carrier plate 9 intended. Light elements 28 (FIG. 1), which extend with their front area up to the front plate 5. For fixing the lighting elements 28 on the switch carrier 7 are on the rear corresponding locking hooks 29 are formed. Furthermore, the back of the Carrier plate 9, the pot-shaped switch carrier 7 horizontally between them second stiffening ribs extending essentially over their entire depth interconnected (not shown).

Gemäß einem zweiten Ausfühtungsbeispiel ist in Fig. 3 ein Schalterträger 31 ohne topfförmige Schalterführungen gezeigt. In weiterer Abwandlung von dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel weist der Schalterträger 31 gemäß Fig. 3 einen Reflektor 33 auf. Dieser ist topfförmig ausgebildet und weist vier Reflektorflächen 35 sowie in dessen Boden eine Leuchtdiodenöffnung 37 auf. Um eine geeignete Reflexionswirkung gewährleisten zu können, besteht der Reflektor 33 und damit der Schalterträger 7 aus weißem Kunststoff. Durch die Diodenöffnungen 37 ragen jeweils Leuchtdioden in den Reflektor 33, die auf einer Schalterplatine befestigt sind (nicht gezeigt). Diese ist mithilfe von Rasthaken 39 an der Rückseite des Schalterträgers 31 gehaltert. Weiterhin sind an dem Schalterträger 31 zahlreiche Versteifungsrippen 41 ausgebildet, die sich im wesentlichen über dessen gesamte Höhe erstrecken. Im übrigen ist der Schalterträger 31 im wesentlichen wie der Schalterträger 7 gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel ausgebildet.According to a second exemplary embodiment, a switch carrier 31 is without in FIG. 3 Pot-shaped switch guides shown. In a further modification of the first embodiment 3 has a reflector 33. This is pot-shaped and has four reflector surfaces 35 and in it Bottom of a light emitting diode opening 37. To ensure a suitable reflection effect to be able to exist, the reflector 33 and thus the switch carrier 7 white plastic. Light-emitting diodes in each case protrude through the diode openings 37 Reflector 33, which are mounted on a switch board (not shown). This is with the help held by locking hooks 39 on the back of the switch carrier 31. Farther numerous stiffening ribs 41 are formed on the switch carrier 31, which are extend substantially over its entire height. Otherwise, the switch carrier 31 essentially as the switch carrier 7 according to the first embodiment educated.

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Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung für Haushaltsgeräte, wie z.B. Herde, mit einer Bedien- sowie Anzeigeelemente aufweisenden Frontblende mit einer Frontplatte und einer dahinter befestigten Halterungsanordnung, an der zumindest die Bedienelemente sowie Leuchtelemente der Anzeigeelemente gehaltert sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Halterungsanordnung als einteiliger Schalterträger (7; 31) aus Kunststoff ausgebildet ist, an dem die Festigkeit des Schalterträgers erhöhende Versteifungselemente (11, 25; 41) angeformt sind.Operating and display device for household appliances, such as stoves, with a front panel having operating and display elements with a front plate and a mounting arrangement fastened behind it, on which at least the operating elements and lighting elements of the display elements are held , characterized in that the mounting arrangement as a one-piece switch carrier ( 7; 31) is made of plastic, on which stiffening elements (11, 25; 41) which increase the strength of the switch carrier are formed. Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an dem Schalterträger (7) mehrere Schalterführungen (11) angeformt sind.Operating and display device according to claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of switch guides (11) are integrally formed on the switch carrier (7). Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, durch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schalterführung (11) topfförmig für hinter der Frontplatte (9) versenkbare Schalter ausgeformt ist.Operating and display device according to claim 2, characterized in that the switch guide (11) is cup-shaped for switches which can be retracted behind the front plate (9). Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schaltertührung (11) wesentlicher Bestandteil der Versteifungselemente ist.Operating and display device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the switch guide (11) is an essential part of the stiffening elements. Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die topfförmigen Schalterführungen (11) durch Versteifungsrippen miteinander verbunden sind.Operating and display device according to claim 4, characterized in that the pot-shaped switch guides (11) are connected to one another by stiffening ribs. Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schalterträger (7) eine im wesentlichen parallel zur Frontplatte (5) gehalterte Trägerplatte (9) aufweist, die von den topfförmigen Schalterführungen (11) durchdrungen ist. Operating and display device according to claim 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that the switch carrier (7) has a carrier plate (9) which is held essentially parallel to the front plate (5) and is penetrated by the pot-shaped switch guides (11). Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurchgekennzeichnet, daß an dem Schalterträger (31) Reflektoren (33) für die Leuchtelemente ausgebildet sind.Operating and display device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that reflectors (33) for the lighting elements are formed on the switch carrier (31). Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Leuchtelemente im Frontbereich des Schalterträgers, der Frontplatte zugeordnet, angeordnet sind.Operating and display device according to claim 7, characterized in that the lighting elements are arranged in the front area of the switch carrier, assigned to the front panel. Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schalterträger (7) Befestigungsmittel (29; 39) zum Haltern der Leuchtelemente (28) aufweist.Operating and display device according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the switch carrier (7) has fastening means (29; 39) for holding the lighting elements (28). Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im unteren und/oder oberen Endabschnitt des Schalterträgers Justierelemente (19) zur Positionierung bzw. Befestigung des Schalterträgers (7) an der Frontblende vorgesehen sind.Operating and display device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that adjusting elements (19) for positioning or fastening the switch carrier (7) on the front panel are provided in the lower and / or upper end section of the switch carrier. Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an dem Schalterträger (7) elastische Elemente (17) ausgebildet sind zur spielfreien Halterung des Schalterträgers (7) an der Frontblende (1).Operating and display device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that elastic elements (17) are formed on the switch carrier (7) for holding the switch carrier (7) on the front panel (1) without play. Herd mit einer Bedien- und Anzeigevorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche.Stove with an operating and display device according to one of the preceding Expectations.
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