EP1010390B1 - Dishwasher with rotating spray nozzles for a homogeneous water spraying - Google Patents

Dishwasher with rotating spray nozzles for a homogeneous water spraying Download PDF

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EP1010390B1
EP1010390B1 EP99403054A EP99403054A EP1010390B1 EP 1010390 B1 EP1010390 B1 EP 1010390B1 EP 99403054 A EP99403054 A EP 99403054A EP 99403054 A EP99403054 A EP 99403054A EP 1010390 B1 EP1010390 B1 EP 1010390B1
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Jean-Claude Thomson-CSF Propriété Intel. Geay
Gilles Thomson-CSF Propriété Intellect. Ouvrard
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B3/00—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements
    • B05B3/02—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements
    • B05B3/04—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
    • B05B3/06—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet by jet reaction, i.e. creating a spinning torque due to a tangential component of the jet
    • B05B3/063—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet by jet reaction, i.e. creating a spinning torque due to a tangential component of the jet using a member, e.g. a deflector, for creating the tangential component of the jet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4278—Nozzles
    • A47L15/428—Rotary nozzles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B3/00—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements
    • B05B3/02—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements
    • B05B3/04—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
    • B05B3/0409—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet with moving, e.g. rotating, outlet elements
    • B05B3/0418—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet with moving, e.g. rotating, outlet elements comprising a liquid driven rotor, e.g. a turbine
    • B05B3/0422—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet with moving, e.g. rotating, outlet elements comprising a liquid driven rotor, e.g. a turbine with rotating outlet elements
    • B05B3/0427—Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet with moving, e.g. rotating, outlet elements comprising a liquid driven rotor, e.g. a turbine with rotating outlet elements the outlet elements being directly attached to the rotor or being an integral part of it

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The nozzle (5) is mounted to a rotating unit (16) mounted within a fixed base (1). The nozzle has attached to it a vane (8) that includes an upwardly curved impact surface (10) that directs the jet in an upward direction. An inlet (3) is provided for a water supply.

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La présente invention concerne un lave-vaisselle équipé de buses tournantes pour arrosage homogène. Elle s'applique notamment pour l'arrosage d'éléments difficiles à nettoyer, tels que par exemple des casseroles ou ustensiles analogues comme des autocuiseurs ou marmites. Plus généralement, elle s'applique au lavage de tous types de vaisselle.The present invention relates to a dishwasher equipped with nozzles rotating for homogeneous watering. It applies especially for watering elements that are difficult to clean, such as, for example, pans or similar utensils such as pressure cookers or cooking pots. More Generally, it applies to the washing of all types of dishes.

Un lave-vaisselle est destiné à laver une gamme d'éléments la plus vaste possible. Tous les éléments ne présentent pas les mêmes difficultés de lavage. Le lavage des casseroles pose un problème particulier qui nuit à son efficacité. En d'autres termes, il n'est pas abusif d'affirmer que les lave-vaisselle actuels ne réalisent pas un lavage satisfaisant des casseroles, dans certaines circonstances. C'est le cas notamment lorsque des salissures tenaces telles que des aliments carbonisés restent accrochés sur la surface intérieure d'une casserole après que celle-ci est par exemple restée trop longtemps sur une plaque chauffante ou un brûleur à gaz. Ces éléments carbonisés sont difficiles à retirer de la casserole. Ou bien une économie d'énergie et d'eau est recherchée et le lavage de la casserole n'est alors par réalisé correctement, ou bien un lavage correct est recherché mais pas totalement atteint, et de surcroít au prix d'une consommation importante en énergie, et en eau. Il n'existe pas de lavage correcte des casseroles, qui plus est, économique en énergie et en eau.A dishwasher is intended to wash a range of items the most vast possible. All the elements do not present the same difficulties of washing. The washing of pans poses a particular problem which is detrimental to its efficiency. In other words, it is not abusive to say that dishwashers currently do not achieve satisfactory washing of the pans, in some circumstances. This is particularly the case when stubborn soiling that charred foods remain hung on the inner surface of a pan after it has for example remained too long on a hot plate or gas burner. These charred elements are difficult to remove from the pan. Or a saving of energy and water is sought and the washing of the pan is then performed correctly, or good washing is sought but not fully achieved, and moreover at the cost of significant consumption of energy and water. there is no proper washing of pans, moreover, economical in energy and water.

Le document DE-1 428 424 révèle un système d'arrosage pour un lave-vaisselle qui présente un moyeu duquel partent radialement des canaux, un axe de rotation pour ces éléments et une entrée d'eau dans le moyeu reliée aux canaux. A l'extrémité libre des canaux se trouve à chaque fois une buse qui présente une ailette incurvée en direction du flux. Chaque ailette présente une paroi de guidage incurvée le long de laquelle l'eau sortant des canaux est guidée pour réaliser en sortie un large jet.DE-1 428 424 discloses a watering system for a a dishwasher with a hub from which radially channels, an axis of rotation for these elements and a water inlet in the connected hub to the canals. At the free ends of the channels there is always a nozzle which has a curved fin in the direction of flow. Each fin has a curved guide wall along which the water coming out of the channels is guided to make a large jet out.

Le document US-2,673,761 décrit un dispositif d'arrosage utilisé dans le lave-vaisselle décrit dans le document US-2,596,693. Ce dispositif d'arrosage présente un support portant des bras incurvés et une tête d'arrosage. Ces deux éléments tournent dans des sens opposés. Ceci permet de faire changer la direction des jets sortant de la tête d'arrosage.US-2,673,761 describes a watering device used in the dishwasher described in US-2,596,693. These measures of watering presents a support carrying curved arms and a head watering. These two elements rotate in opposite directions. this allows to change the direction of the jets coming out of the sprinkler head.

Les constructeurs de lave-vaisselle proposent aux utilisateurs, des cycles de lavage, dit casseroles. Ils préconisent des mettre les ustensiles à laver dans le panier inférieur du lave-vaisselle. Ces cycles sont des cycles dérivés des programmes usuels, mais plus intenses. Il y a un ajout d'un prélavage, froid ou chaud, une augmentation de la température de lavage par rapport à un cycle normal, à 70 °C par exemple, une augmentation du temps de lavage après température de lavage atteinte ainsi qu'une augmentation de la pression dans le moulinet inférieur.Dishwasher manufacturers offer users, washing cycles, says pans. They advocate putting the utensils to wash in the lower basket of the dishwasher. These cycles are cycles derived from the usual programs, but more intense. There is an addition of a prewash, cold or hot, an increase in the wash temperature by compared to a normal cycle, at 70 ° C for example, an increase in the time of washing after washing temperature reached as well as an increase in the pressure in the lower reel.

L'efficacité de ces programmes de lavage de casseroles est mauvaise. Cela est dû notamment à un effet mécanique insuffisant pour décrocher les salissures tenaces qui peuvent exister sur les casseroles après cuisson. En effet, l'arrosage par les buses des moulinets actuels, produit sur la vaisselle des impacts directs ponctuels qui sont des couronnes de quelques millimètres de largeur. Un moulinet est généralement une pièce en métal inoxydable ou en plastique injecté qui est percée sur sa surface en regard du panier à laver, pour former des buses. Par ces buses, l'eau arrose le panier de lavage situé en dessous, et plus particulièrement la vaisselle à nettoyer. Lorsque le moulinet tourne, les couronnes d'impact précitées sont disjointes. Les jets cylindriques issus des buses ne frappent donc que très peu de surface de vaisselle à laver. Les surfaces directement frappées sont propres, mais les surfaces voisines, arrosées par projection ou ruissellement, peuvent conserver leur salissure initiale. Dans le cas des casseroles, le ruissellement venant du dessus n'est d'aucune utilité pour le nettoyage de l'intérieur, contrairement aux assiettes par exemple. L'action chimique, en température et/ou en durée, ne suffit pas à compenser le manque d'action mécanique sur la totalité de la surface de la vaisselle. L'augmentation de la pression dans le moulinet n'a que peu d'incidence sur le nettoyage des zones non directement arrosées.The effectiveness of these pot wash programs is bad. This is due in particular to an insufficient mechanical effect for remove stubborn stains that may exist on pans after cooking. Indeed, the watering by the nozzles of the current reels, product on the dishes direct punctual impacts that are crowns of a few millimeters in width. A reel is usually a piece stainless metal or injected plastic which is pierced on its surface opposite from the washing basket, to form nozzles. Through these nozzles, the water sprinkles the basket washing below, and more particularly the dishes to be cleaned. When the reel rotates, the aforementioned impact crowns are disjointed. The cylindrical jets from the nozzles therefore hit only very little surface washing dishes. The surfaces directly struck are clean, but the neighboring surfaces, sprayed or run off, may their initial stain. In the case of pots, the runoff from the above is of no use for cleaning the interior, contrary to the plates for example. The chemical action, in temperature and / or in duration, does not not enough to compensate for the lack of mechanical action on the whole of the surface of the dishes. The increase in the pressure in the reel is only little effect on cleaning areas not directly watered.

Un but de l'invention est de pallier les inconvénients précités, et donc de permettre notamment un lavage efficace des casseroles à l'intérieur d'un lave-vaisselle. A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un lave-vaisselle comportant au moins un système d'arrosage comprenant une buse tournante, la buse étant associée à une palette. Selon l'invention, le jet d'eau sortant de la buse se répand sur la palette pour se diriger en jet plat tournant vers la vaisselle à laver, la surface d'impact du jet de la buse sur la palette étant inclinée par rapport à la direction de ce dernier, le système d'arrosage comportant une partie fixe et un corps solidaire mécaniquement de la buse et de la palette, le corps tournant par rapport à la partie fixe. Selon l'invention, le jet d'eau plat tournant arrose une surface présentant sensiblement la forme d'un disque à l'intérieur de la cuve du lave-vaisselle.An object of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, and therefore to allow in particular an efficient washing of the pans inside a dishwasher. For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a dishwasher comprising at least one watering system comprising a rotating nozzle, the nozzle being associated with a palette. According to the invention, the jet of water coming out of the nozzle is spread on the pallet to go in flat jet turning towards the washing dishes, the impact surface of the jet of the nozzle on the pallet being inclined relative to the direction of the latter, the watering system comprising a fixed part and a mechanically secured body of the nozzle and the pallet, the body rotating by relative to the fixed part. According to the invention, the rotating flat water jet waters a substantially disk-shaped surface inside the vessel of the dishwasher.

L'invention a notamment pour principaux avantages qu'elle permet d'économiser de l'énergie et de l'eau, qu'elle permet un nettoyage efficace quelle que soit la forme des ustensiles, qu'outre le lavage des casseroles et ustensiles analogues elle est adaptée au lavage des autres éléments de vaisselles, qu'elle représente une innovation visible sur les linéaires, simple à décrire et à communiquer donc facteur efficace d'amélioration de ventes, qu'elle peut être combinée facilement avec d'autres systèmes de lavage pour obtenir la gamme la plus large possible de vaisselle correctement lavée. The main advantages of the invention are that it allows saves energy and water, allows efficient cleaning whatever the form of the utensils, besides the washing of the pans and similar utensils it is suitable for washing other elements of dishes, that it represents a visible innovation on the linear, simple to describe and communicate so effective sales improvement factor, which she can be easily combined with other washing systems to get the widest possible range of properly washed dishes.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaítront à l'aide de la description qui suit faite en regard de dessins annexés qui représentent:

  • la figure 1, par une vue en coupe, un exemple de réalisation d'un système d'arrosage équipant un lave-vaisselle selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2, un exemple d'application du système d'arrosage précité au lavage d'une casserole ;
  • la figure 3a, par une vue de dessus, du côté de l'arrosage, un exemple de réalisation possible d'une buse et de sa palette associée comprises dans le système d'arrosage précité ;
  • la figure 3b, une vue de profil de la buse et de la palette précitées.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent with the aid of the following description made with reference to appended drawings which represent:
  • Figure 1, in a sectional view, an embodiment of a watering system equipping a dishwasher according to the invention;
  • FIG. 2, an example of application of the aforementioned watering system to the washing of a saucepan;
  • Figure 3a, a top view, on the side of watering, an example of possible embodiment of a nozzle and its associated pallet included in the aforementioned watering system;
  • Figure 3b, a side view of the aforementioned nozzle and pallet.

La figure 1 présente, par une vue en coupe, un exemple de réalisation possible d'un lave-vaisselle selon l'invention, plus particulièrement elle illustre un système d'arrosage destiné à laver des éléments tels que par exemple des casseroles ou ustensiles analogues, ce système étant situés en fond de cuve du lave-vaisselle. Le système d'arrosage comporte notamment une partie fixe 1 fixée au fond 2 de la cuve du lave-vaisselle et une buse 5 qui tourne par rapport à cette partie fixe.FIG. 1 shows, in a sectional view, an example of possible embodiment of a dishwasher according to the invention, more particularly it illustrates a watering system intended to wash elements such as for example pans or similar utensils, this system being located at the bottom of the dishwasher. The system watering comprises in particular a fixed part 1 fixed to the bottom 2 of the tank of the dishwasher and a nozzle 5 which rotates relative to this fixed part.

La partie fixe 1 comprend par exemple une partie supérieure qui se situe au dessus du fond 2 de cuve et une partie inférieure qui se situe en dessous du fond 2 de cuve. La partie fixe 1 comporte, par exemple en son fond une ouverture 3 pour une arrivée d'eau alimentant la buse 5. Une alimentation d'eau spécifique est par exemple prévue pour la buse 5. L'ouverture 3 est par exemple prolongée à l'intérieur de la partie fixe 1 par un cône d'admission 4 qui concentre l'eau pour diriger un premier jet vers le haut. Ce premier jet pénètre dans la buse 5 dont l'axe de sortie 6 fait un angle donné α, par exemple non nul, par rapport à la verticale 7. L'axe de sortie 6 de la buse 5 est en fait l'axe de direction du jet 9 en sortie de cette dernière. Le cône d'admission 4 peut éventuellement être remplacé par un cylindre. Le fait d'être conique peut faciliter l'introduction du jet dans la buse 5 qui peut comporter à sa base un évasement 11, par exemple conique, destiné à accueillir le jet, l'axe de symétrie de cet évasement 11 étant par exemple parallèle à l'axe de symétrie du cône d'admission 4, c'est-à-dire par exemple parallèle à la verticale 7.The fixed part 1 comprises for example an upper part which is located above the tank bottom 2 and a lower part which is located in below the tank bottom 2. The fixed part 1 comprises, for example in its bottom opening 3 for a water inlet supplying the nozzle 5. A Specific water supply is for example provided for the nozzle 5. The opening 3 is for example extended inside the fixed part 1 by a intake cone 4 which concentrates the water to direct a first throw towards the above. This first jet enters the nozzle 5 whose output axis 6 makes a given angle α, for example non-zero, with respect to the vertical axis 7. The axis of output 6 of the nozzle 5 is in fact the direction axis of the jet 9 at the output of this last. The intake cone 4 may possibly be replaced by a cylinder. Being conical can facilitate the introduction of the jet into the nozzle 5 which may comprise at its base a flare 11, for example conical, intended to accommodate the jet, the axis of symmetry of this flaring 11 being example parallel to the axis of symmetry of the intake cone 4, that is to say by example parallel to vertical 7.

L'arrivée d'eau pour l'alimentation de la buse 5 pourrait ne pas se faire par une ouverture réalisée dans le fond de la partie fixe 1, mais par exemple par une ouverture non représentée, réalisée dans sa paroi latérale 12, au niveau de sa partie inférieure. Un espace de remplissage 13 assez important est alors prévu entre le fond d'un corps 20, qui sert de support à la buse 5, et le fond intérieur de la partie fixe 1 pour accueillir l'eau. Après avoir pénétré dans l'espace de remplissage 13, l'eau pénètre dans la buse 5, par sa base et notamment par son évasement 11, grâce aux parois du cône d'admission 4, situé par exemple au centre du fond de la partie fixe 1. Ces parois du cône d'admission 4 pénètrent elles-mêmes à l'intérieur de l'évasement 11 et guident l'eau dans ce dernier sous forme d'un jet.The water inlet for the nozzle 5 supply may not be make by an opening made in the bottom of the fixed part 1, but by example by an opening not shown, made in its side wall 12, at its lower part. A filling space 13 enough important is then provided between the bottom of a body 20, which serves as a support to the nozzle 5, and the inner bottom of the fixed part 1 to accommodate the water. After have penetrated into the filling space 13, the water enters the nozzle 5, by its base and in particular by its flaring 11, thanks to the walls of the intake cone 4, located for example in the center of the bottom of the fixed part 1. These walls of the intake cone 4 penetrate themselves inside the flare 11 and guide the water in the latter in the form of a jet.

La buse 5 est associée à une palette 8 de telle sorte que le jet d'eau 9 sortant de la buse, suivant son axe de sortie 6, se répande sur la palette 8 pour se diriger en éventail vers la vaisselle à nettoyer, notamment des casseroles ou ustensiles analogues. A cet effet, la surface d'impact 10 du jet d'eau 9 sur la palette 8 est inclinée par rapport à l'axe de sortie 6 de ce dernier. Pour faciliter la dispersion de l'eau sur la palette 8, la buse 5 a par exemple la forme d'un 20 tube. Ce tube est par exemple cylindrique, de section circulaire, oblongue ou autre. Comme indiqué ci-dessus, la surface d'impact 10 de la palette 8 est inclinée par rapport à l'axe de sortie 6 du jet 9 en sortie de la buse 5 de façon à ce que ce jet 9 rencontre la palette 8 pour se transformer par la suite en éyentail.The nozzle 5 is associated with a pallet 8 so that the jet water 9 out of the nozzle, along its output axis 6, is spread on the pallet 8 to fan to dishes to clean, including pans or similar utensils. For this purpose, the impact surface 10 of the water jet 9 on the pallet 8 is inclined relative to the output axis 6 of the latter. To facilitate the dispersion of the water on the pallet 8, the nozzle 5 has for example the shape of a 20 tube. This tube is for example cylindrical, of circular section, oblong or other. As indicated above, the impact surface 10 of the pallet 8 is inclined relative to the output axis 6 of the jet 9 at the outlet of the nozzle 5 so as to what this jet 9 meets the pallet 8 to be transformed later into éyentail.

La buse 5 et sa palette associée 8 tournent autour d'un axe de rotation, qui est par exemple parallèle à la verticale 7. A cet effet, la buse 5 et la palette 8 sont par exemple solidaires d'un corps 20 qui tourne, selon l'axe précité, par rapport à la partie fixe 1. Pour guider et faciliter cette rotation, un roulement 19, par exemple en matière plastique, est intercalé entre la partie fixe 1 et le corps 20. Une cavité 18 est alors prévue dans la paroi 12 de la partie fixe 1 pour accueillir une partie de ce roulement 19, une cavité 17 est de même prévue en vis-à-vis sur le corps 20 pour accueillir l'autre partie du roulement 19. Le système à roulement peut être remplacé par d'autres types de systèmes tournant. La buse 5, sa palette associée 8 et le corps 20 sont par exemple moulés en une pièce unique, qui peut être par exemple en matière synthétique. Le moulage en une seule pièce, au moins de la buse 5 et du corps 20 permet notamment une simplicité et une robustesse de réalisation. Sur la figure 1, la buse 5 fait saillie par rapport au corps 20. Pour des raisons de facilité de réalisation et d'économie, il est possible de prévoir une buse 5 dont la sortie s'arrête au niveau du plan supérieur 16 du corps 20, en particulier si la longueur de la buse 5 est suffisante pour assurer la portée et la direction de jet 9 d'eau voulues. De même, la palette 8 est représentée avec une section longitudinale sensiblement uniforme et relativement mince. Cependant, il est possible de prévoir une section différente dès lors où la surface d'impact 10 est conservée, si les conditions de mise en oeuvre l'exigent, notamment si la palette 8 est moulée avec le corps 20.The nozzle 5 and its associated pallet 8 rotate around an axis of rotation, which is for example parallel to vertical 7. For this purpose, the nozzle 5 and the pallet 8 are for example integral with a body 20 which rotates, according to the aforementioned axis, relative to the fixed part 1. To guide and facilitate this rotation, a bearing 19, for example plastic, is interposed between the fixed part 1 and the body 20. A cavity 18 is then provided in the wall 12 of the fixed part 1 to accommodate a part of this bearing 19, a cavity 17 is likewise provided vis-a-vis the body 20 to accommodate the other part of the bearing 19. The rolling system may be replaced by other types of rotating systems. The nozzle 5, its associated pallet 8 and the body 20 are for example molded into a single piece, which may be example in synthetic material. Molding in one piece, at least the nozzle 5 and the body 20 allows in particular a simplicity and robustness of production. In FIG. 1, the nozzle 5 protrudes with respect to the body 20. For reasons of ease of realization and economy, it is possible to foresee a nozzle 5 whose output stops at the upper plane 16 of the body 20, in particular if the length of the nozzle 5 is sufficient to ensure the range and water jet direction 9 desired. Likewise, the pallet 8 is represented with a longitudinal section substantially uniform and relatively thin. However, it is possible to provide a different section when the surface impact 10 is maintained, if the conditions of implementation so require, especially if the pallet 8 is molded with the body 20.

La mise en rotation du corps 20 peut être réalisée par la mise sous pression d'eau de la buse 5, en jouant sur l'orientation de la sortie de cette dernière. Lorsque la buse 5 est alimentée en eau et ainsi mise sous pression, le jet 9 d'eau sortant de cette buse 5 provoque, selon les lois physiques connues de conservation de la quantité de mouvement, le déplacement de la buse 5 et du corps 20, en sens inverse de la direction instantanée du jet.The rotation of the body 20 can be achieved by the setting water pressure of the nozzle 5, playing on the orientation of the output of this last. When the nozzle 5 is supplied with water and thus pressurized, the jet 9 of water coming out of this nozzle 5 causes, according to the known physical laws of conservation of the momentum, the displacement of the nozzle 5 and the body 20, in the opposite direction of the instantaneous direction of the jet.

La figure 2 illustre l'effet produit par un lave-vaisselle selon l'invention, équipé d'un système d'arrosage tel par exemple décrit par la figure 1, ce dernier étant représenté schématiquement par sa partie fixe 1 et la palette 8. En sortie de la buse 5, le jet 9 se répand sur la palette 8 pour se former un éventail d'eau 21, en fait un jet d'eau plat, dirigé vers le haut, en l'occurrence vers l'intérieur d'une casserole 22 ou d'un ustensile analogue. Ce jet d'eau plat 21 possède une largeur importante et tourne avec la palette 8. Il balaie ainsi une surface circulaire donnée de telle sorte qu'il arrose en fait toute la surface intérieure d'une casserole 22. Toute la surface intérieure à laver est ainsi arrosée directement et l'énergie mécanique issue de la buse 5 est répartie uniformément sur cette surface, ce qui permet notamment un lavage efficace et homogène. Cet arrosage uniforme permet par ailleurs de ne pas être tributaire de la forme et de la taille des ustensiles à laver.Figure 2 illustrates the effect produced by a dishwasher according to the invention, equipped with a watering system such as for example described by FIG. 1, the latter being schematically represented by its fixed part 1 and the pallet 8. At the outlet of the nozzle 5, the jet 9 spreads on the pallet 8 to form a range of water 21, in fact a flat stream of water, directed upwards, in this case inwardly of a pan 22 or a similar utensil. This flat water jet 21 has a large width and rotates with the pallet 8. It thus sweeps a circular surface given so that it actually waters the entire surface Inside a pan 22. The whole inner surface to be washed is thus watered directly and the mechanical energy from the nozzle 5 is distributed uniformly on this surface, which allows in particular an efficient washing and homogeneous. This uniform watering also makes it possible not to be tributary the shape and size of the utensils to be washed.

Les figures 3a et 3b présentent un mode de réalisation possible d'une buse 5 et de sa palette 8 associée. La figure 3a présente une vue de dessus, illustrant la buse 5 et sa palette associée 8 ainsi que le dessus du corps 20 dont elles sont solidaires mécaniquement. La figure 3b présente une vue de profil de la buse 5 et de sa palette associée 8. La buse 5 peut être cylindrique comme représentée sur les figures 1, 3a et 3b, mais elle peut aussi être conique. Une forme conique peut permettre notamment de mieux orienter le jet mais aussi d'en augmenter la vitesse d'éjection.Figures 3a and 3b show a possible embodiment of a nozzle 5 and its associated pallet 8. FIG. 3a shows a view from above, illustrating the nozzle 5 and its associated pallet 8 and the top of the body 20 which they are secured mechanically. Figure 3b presents a profile view of the nozzle 5 and its associated pallet 8. The nozzle 5 can be cylindrical as shown in Figures 1, 3a and 3b, but can also be conical. A conical shape may allow in particular better orient the jet but also to increase the speed of ejection.

En partant du corps 20, la palette 8 est par exemple plate et parallèle à la buse 5 ou à son jet 31 puis prend une forme arrondie au niveau de la sortie 32 de la buse 5, ou légèrement après, de telle sorte que le jet 31 d'eau produit par cette dernière, et dont la direction est symbolisée par une flèche sur la figure 3b, percute la palette 8, puis se répande sur elle pour se transformer en éventail d'eau 21. Cet éventail d'eau 21 arrose alors la vaisselle par impact direct. Par l'intermédiaire de la palette 8, le jet 31 d'eau s'évase donc, et pour permettre ainsi la création d'un éventail d'eau 21 suffisamment large, la palette 8 présente une certaine longueur après la sortie 32 de la buse 5 pour permettre un élargissement donné du jet. Cette longueur de palette 8 nécessaire à un bon élargissement du jet, peut être obtenue par calcul ou simulation, ou encore par des essais. La courbure de la palette 8 est par exemple aussi définie pour orienter la direction de l'éventail d'eau 21. En un point donné de l'éventail d'eau 21, la direction de l'eau est sensiblement parallèle à la tangente à la ligne de courbure de la palette 8 dans un plan vertical passant par ce point. Les figures 3a et 3b présentent une palette 8 ayant une surface courbe. Plus généralement, une palette 8 dont la surface d'impact 10 du jet 9, 31 est inclinée par rapport à l'axe de sortie 6 de ce dernier peut être utilisée.Starting from the body 20, the pallet 8 is for example flat and parallel to the nozzle 5 or its jet 31 and then takes a rounded shape to level of the outlet 32 of the nozzle 5, or slightly after, so that the jet 31 of water produced by the latter, and whose direction is symbolized by an arrow in Figure 3b, hit the pallet 8, then spread on it to turn into a fan of water 21. This range of water 21 water then dishes by direct impact. Through the pallet 8, the jet 31 of water flares off, and thus to allow the creation of a sufficient range of water 21 wide, the pallet 8 has a certain length after the exit 32 of the nozzle 5 to allow a given enlargement of the jet. This length of 8 pallet required for a good broadening of the jet, can be obtained by calculation or simulation, or by tests. The curvature of the pallet 8 is for example also defined to guide the direction of the water range 21. In one given point of the water range 21, the direction of the water is substantially parallel to the tangent to the line of curvature of the pallet 8 in a vertical plane passing by this point. FIGS. 3a and 3b show a pallet 8 having a surface curve. More generally, a pallet 8 whose impact surface 10 of the jet 9, 31 is inclined relative to the output axis 6 of the latter can be used.

Le lave-vaisselle selon l'invention comporte par ailleurs par exemple des moulinets pour arroser ses paniers supérieur et inférieur, un moulinet étant dédié à chaque panier. La buse tournante 5 estpar exemple alimentée en eau en même temps que les moulinets supérieur et inférieur. Cependant, l'adjonction dans le circuit hydraulique d'un clapet d'alternance, pour orienter l'eau alternativement vers les différents circuits hydrauliques, peut permettre d'alimenter alternativement le moulinet supérieur d'une part, et l'ensemble du moulinet inférieur et de la buse tournante 5 d'autre part. L'ajout d'une sortie spécifique au clapet pour alimenter la buse 5 tournante, peut permettre d'alimenter la buse 5 tournante seule, avec une pression supérieure aux autres cas de figures. Les trois modes de fonctionnement hydrauliques énumérés ci-dessus, alimentation des deux moulinets et de la buse 5 tournante, alimentation du moulinet inférieur et de la buse 5 tournante et alimentation seule de la buse 5 tournante, peuvent être utilisés de façon séquentielle, ce qui permet de proposer des cycles de lavage variés et adaptés à des usages précis. Pour un cycle de lavage de casseroles, seule la buse tournant 5 est par exemple alimentée, ou du moins seuls la buse 5 tournante et le moulinet inférieur.The dishwasher according to the invention also comprises example of the reels for watering his upper and lower baskets, a reel being dedicated to each basket. The rotary nozzle 5 is for example fed with water at the same time as the upper and lower reels. However, the addition in the hydraulic circuit of an alternating valve, to direct the water alternately to the different hydraulic circuits, can alternatively feed the upper reel on the one hand, and the entire lower reel and the rotating nozzle 5 on the other hand. The addition of a specific outlet to the valve to feed the rotating nozzle 5, can allow to feed the rotating nozzle 5 alone, with a pressure superior to other cases. The three modes of operation hydraulic systems listed above, feed the two reels and the 5 rotating nozzle, feeding the lower reel and the rotating nozzle 5 and supply only of the rotating nozzle 5, can be used sequence, which makes it possible to propose varied washing cycles and adapted to specific uses. For a wash cycle of pans, only the rotating nozzle 5 is for example powered, or at least only the nozzle 5 rotating and the lower reel.

Un lave-vaisselle selon l'invention peut comporter plusieurs systèmes d'arrosages tels que celui décrit notamment par les figures 1 et 2. En multipliant le nombre des buses tournantes 5, et en les plaçant judicieusement sur le fond 2 de la cuve du lave-vaisselle, il est alors possible de supprimer le moulinet inférieur, les jets d'eau plats 21 produits étant alors adaptés au lavages de tous types de vaisselles. En conséquence, il n'y a plus de risque de blocage du moulinet inférieur par des objets contondants. Il y a aussi une réduction du débit d'eau nécessaire à l'alimentation du circuit inférieur, donc une économie d'eau et d'énergie.A dishwasher according to the invention may comprise several watering systems such as that described in particular in Figures 1 and 2. By multiplying the number of rotating nozzles 5, and placing them judiciously on the bottom 2 of the dishwasher tub, it is then possible to remove the lower reel, flat water jets 21 products then being adapted washing of all types of dishes. As a result, there is no longer risk of blocking the lower reel by blunt objects. There is also a reduction of the flow of water necessary for the feeding of the circuit lower, so saving water and energy.

Il est possible de prévoir une zone du panier inférieur, qui représente par exemple un quart ou un tiers de la surface totale réservée au lavage des casseroles, une information indiquant alors à l'utilisateur l'endroit privilégié pour disposer ces dernières. En combinant un système à buse tournante avec des systèmes plus classiques, tels que notamment des systèmes à moulinets, il est possible de permettre le lavage d'une très large gamme de vaisselle.It is possible to provide an area of the lower basket, which represents for example a quarter or a third of the total area reserved for washing the pots, a piece of information then telling the user where privileged to dispose of these. By combining a nozzle system rotating with more conventional systems, such as reel systems, it is possible to allow the washing of a very large range of dishes.

En variante de réalisation d'un lave-vaisselle selon l'invention, le système d'arrosage tel qu'illustré par les figures 1 et 2, muni par exemple de son alimentation d'eau spécifique, peut être disposé sur le plafond de la cuve de façon à arroser non plus au dessus mais en dessous. Il est alors utilisé pour laver notamment d'autres éléments de vaisselles que des casseroles ou ustensiles analogues. II est possible de prévoir un lave-vaisselle comportant à la fois une ou plusieurs buses tournantes 5 au plafond de la cuve, avec leurs palettes associées 8 et une ou plusieurs buses tournantes 5 avec leurs palettes associées 8 en fond 2 de cuve. Dans ce dernier cas, les moulinets inférieur et supérieur peuvent être supprimés.As an alternative embodiment of a dishwasher according to the invention, the watering system as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, provided for example with its specific water supply, can be arranged on the ceiling of the tank so as to water not above but below. So he is used for washing other items of dishes other than pans or similar utensils. It is possible to provide a dishwasher having both one or more rotating nozzles 5 to ceiling of the tank, with their associated paddles 8 and one or more rotating nozzles 5 with their associated paddles 8 bottom 2 tank. In In the latter case, the lower and upper reels can be removed.

Enfin, l'invention est visible sur les linéaires et simple à décrire. Elle est donc facilement communicable, elle peut donc aisément favoriser un essor des ventes.Finally, the invention is visible on the linear and simple to describe. It is therefore easily communicable, so it can easily promote a boom in sales.

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  1. Dishwasher comprising at least one spray system comprising a rotating nozzle (5), the nozzle (5) being associated with a blade (8), so that the water jet (9, 31) emerging from the nozzle (5) spills onto the blade (8) so as to be directed in a rotating flat jet (21) towards the utensils to be washed (22), the impact surface (10) of the jet (9, 31) from the nozzle (5) on the blade being inclined with respect to the direction of the exit axis (6) of the said jet, the spray system comprising a fixed part (1) and a body (20) mechanically fixed to the nozzle (5) and the blade (8), the body (20) rotating with respect to the fixed part (1), characterised in that the surface sprayed by the rotating flat water jet (21) has the shape of a disc inside the dishwasher chamber.
  2. Dishwasher according to Claim 1, characterised in that the body (20) and the nozzle (5) are moulded in a single piece.
  3. Dishwasher according to Claim 2, characterised in that the blade (8) is moulded with the body (20).
  4. Dishwasher according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the output shaft (6) of the nozzle (5) forms a non-zero angle (α) with the vertical (7).
  5. Dishwasher according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the nozzle (5) has a splay (11) at its base for receiving its water supply.
  6. Dishwasher according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the fixed part (1) comprises an inlet cone (4) for guiding the water in the nozzle (5).
  7. Dishwasher according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blade (8) takes a rounded shape at the outlet (32) of the nozzle (5), or slightly after.
  8. Dishwasher according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the nozzle (5) is rotated by its being put under water pressure, the water jet (9) emerging from the nozzle (5) causing the movement of the nozzle in the opposite direction to the instantaneous direction of the flat jet (21).
  9. Dishwasher according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the spray system is disposed at the chamber bottom (2).
  10. Dishwasher according to Claim 9, characterised in that the spray system is disposed in a sector for the washing of saucepans and similar utensils.
  11. Dishwasher according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the spray system is disposed on the top of the chamber.
  12. Dishwasher according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises an alternating valve for orienting the water alternately to the various hydraulic circuits.
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