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EP1195128B1
EP1195128B1 EP01116981A EP01116981A EP1195128B1 EP 1195128 B1 EP1195128 B1 EP 1195128B1 EP 01116981 A EP01116981 A EP 01116981A EP 01116981 A EP01116981 A EP 01116981A EP 1195128 B1 EP1195128 B1 EP 1195128B1
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Karlheinz Kohles
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    • 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
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • 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
    • A47L15/0018—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • A47L15/0049—Detection or prevention of malfunction, including accident prevention
    • 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
    • A47L15/0018—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • A47L15/0055—Metering or indication of used products, e.g. type or quantity of detergent, rinse aid or salt; for measuring or controlling the product concentration
    • 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
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4418—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants in the form of liquids
    • 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
    • A47L2301/00—Manual input in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. information entered by a user
    • A47L2301/02—Consumable products information, e.g. information on detergent, rinsing aid or salt; Dispensing device information, e.g. information on the type, e.g. detachable, or status of the device
    • A47L2301/023—Quantity or concentration of the consumable product
    • 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
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/07—Consumable products, e.g. detergent, rinse aids or salt
    • 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
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/26—Indication or alarm to the controlling device or to the user

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  • the invention relates to a dishwasher according to the preamble of claim 1
  • the rinse aid is placed in a designated place Reservoir filled. During certain wash programs becomes a predetermined time at a predetermined time Quantity of rinse aid added to the rinse water.
  • the rinse is usually in powder or tablet form before the rinse in a designated container filled. During the rinse cycle, the entire amount of Rinsing agent released.
  • DE 29 21 958 A1 is a dishwasher with a Dosing device for powdered detergent or rinsing agent disclosed.
  • the metering device comprises a storage container, a level monitor and a metering pump.
  • the dosing pump sucks now Detergent solution from the reservoir via a suction line and pump them into the washing container.
  • the liquid level the detergent solution in the reservoir is over a Level monitoring device monitors.
  • the metering device comes from the rear derailleur of the washing machine and dishwasher controlled and the dosing quantity can be controlled by a and dishwasher arranged.
  • Selector switch is set be, but also program dependent from the rear derailleur Washing machine and dishwasher.
  • the selector is as Rotary switch or designed as a toggle switch.
  • the dosing device includes a storage container for the cleaning or Rinsing agent, a pump chamber with a pumping device dosing chamber, wherein the filling of the metering chamber by the Pivoting movement of the dishwasher door is done.
  • the dishwasher can with an electrical or optical level indicator be equipped.
  • a solenoid valve At the liquid outlet of the dosing chamber is arranged as a program-controlled valve, a solenoid valve, that for retrieving the amount of detergent in the dosing chamber serves.
  • the solenoid valve When the solenoid valve is open, it empties the vented via the reservoir dosing.
  • the object of the invention is the disadvantages of the prior art to eliminate the technology. It should in particular a dishwasher which are universal with marketable ones Rinsing agents operable and economical in the consumption of rinse aid is.
  • the automatic addition device has a signal lamp to indicate lack of rinse aid filling of the reservoir on, with a power supply of the signal lamp is interrupted when selected special program sequence. In This case is a dosing of rinse agents from the reservoir not provided. A lack of rinse aid filling the reservoir is so inconspicuous. It can thus an accidental interruption of the rinse cycle and a Refilling of rinse aid in the reservoir avoided become.
  • the means has a switching element on, which is provided on a control panel. It may be a button, a switch or the like. act.
  • the proposed switching element is readily available accessible. This facilitates the operation of the dishwasher.
  • the switching element is advantageously a special program sequence selectable, in which a dosing a storage container for receiving the rinse aid during the entire rinse remains closed.
  • the device for automatic addition can be a solenoid valve for closing the metering opening.
  • the switching element Circuit for driving the solenoid valve are interrupted. In this context, however, it is appropriate that the circuit only during a single wash cycle is interrupted, d. H. the break after each Rinse is automatically reset.
  • the single figure shows a highly schematic Circuit diagram of a device according to the invention.
  • the program control 1 is connected to a solenoid valve 2, which at a reservoir 3 for Inclusion of rinse aid is provided.
  • With 4 is a lockable Opening of the reservoir 3 for refilling Rinse aid provided.
  • a level gauge 5 is in one Circuit turned on, which has a signal lamp 6.
  • a switch 7 is both in the circuit of the solenoid valve as well as the level gauge 5 is turned on.
  • the function of the device is as follows:
  • the program automation controls 1 When the switch 7 is closed, the program automation controls 1 according to a predetermined program, the solenoid valve 2 during the flushing. It will be a given amount added to rinse aid. If the level of the rinse aid falls below a predetermined level, the circuit closed by the level gauge 5 and the signal lamp 6 lights up. This indicates that rinse aid refills is. It is particularly possible, the level gauge 5 and the signal lamp 6 directly with the program control 1 to connect.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Geschirrspüler nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a dishwasher according to the preamble of claim 1

Derartige Geschirrspüler sind nach dem Stand der Technik weit verbreitet. Dabei wird der Klarspüler in einen dafür vorgesehenen Vorratsbehälter gefüllt. Während bestimmter Spülprogramme wird zu einen vorbestimmten Zeitpunkt eine vorgegebene Menge des Klarspülers dem Spülwasser zudosiert.Such dishwashers are far in the art common. The rinse aid is placed in a designated place Reservoir filled. During certain wash programs becomes a predetermined time at a predetermined time Quantity of rinse aid added to the rinse water.

Das Spülmittel wird üblicherweise in Pulver- oder Tablettenform vor dem Spülgang in einen dafür vorgesehenen Behälter gefüllt. Während des Spülgangs wird die gesamte Menge des Spülmittels freigegeben.The rinse is usually in powder or tablet form before the rinse in a designated container filled. During the rinse cycle, the entire amount of Rinsing agent released.

In der DE 29 21 958 A1 ist eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Dosiereinrichtung für pulverförmiges Wasch- oder Spülmittel offenbart. Die Dosiereinrichtung umfasst einen Vorratsbehälter, eine Niveau-Überwachungseinrichtung und eine Dosierpumpe. In den Vorratsbehälter wird vorher Wasser eingefüllt und dann das pulverförmige Spülmittel über ein Sieb zugeführt zur Auflösung in dem Wasser. Die Dosierpumpe saugt nun die Spülmittellösung aus dem Vorratsbehälter über eine Saugleitung an und pumpt sie in den Spülbehälter. Das Flüssigkeits-Niveau der Spülmittellösung im Vorratsbehälter wird über eine Niveau-Überwachungseinrichtung überwacht. Die Dosiereinrichtung wird vom Schaltwerk der Wasch- und Geschirrspülmaschine gesteuert und die Dosiermenge kann über einen an der Wasch- und Geschirrspülmaschine angeordneten. Wahlschalter eingestellt werden, aber auch programmabhängig vom Schaltwerk der Wasch- und Geschirrspülmaschine. Der Wahlschalter ist als Drehschalter oder als Kippschalter ausgebildet.In DE 29 21 958 A1 is a dishwasher with a Dosing device for powdered detergent or rinsing agent disclosed. The metering device comprises a storage container, a level monitor and a metering pump. In the reservoir water is filled before and then fed the powdered detergent through a sieve for dissolution in the water. The dosing pump sucks now Detergent solution from the reservoir via a suction line and pump them into the washing container. The liquid level the detergent solution in the reservoir is over a Level monitoring device monitors. The metering device comes from the rear derailleur of the washing machine and dishwasher controlled and the dosing quantity can be controlled by a and dishwasher arranged. Selector switch is set be, but also program dependent from the rear derailleur Washing machine and dishwasher. The selector is as Rotary switch or designed as a toggle switch.

Aus US 4 756 321 A sind im industriellen bzw. gewerblichen Bereich (wie z.B. im Hotel- oder Gastronomiebereich) eingesetzte Geschirrspülmaschinen bekannt, in deren Wasch- und Spülprogramm durch eine Steuereinheit je nach Verschmutzungsgrad die entsprechenden Mengen an Spül- und Reinigungsmitteln dem jeweiligen Wasch- oder Spülgang zugeführt werden. Der Konzentrationsgehalt an Spül- und Reinigungsmittel im jeweiligen Spül- und Waschprogramm wird durch die Steuereinheit permanent über eine Leitwertmesseinrichtung überwacht und kontrolliert. Mittels eines vordefinierten Konzentrationsgehaltes wird dann durch eine Kontrolleinheit die Dosierung von Reinigungs- und Spülmittel über eine Dosiereinrichtung vorgenommen. Zur Überwachung des Füllstandes in den Vorratsbehältern für das Spül- oder Reinigungsmittel oder sonstiger Fehlfunktionen wird ein Alarmton in Verbindung mit einer Warnleuchte, die in einer Anzeige untergebracht ist, benutzt.From US 4,756,321 A are in industrial or commercial Area (such as in the hotel or restaurant area) used Dishwashers known in their washing and Rinse program by a control unit depending on the degree of soiling the appropriate quantities of flushing and cleaning agents be supplied to the respective washing or rinsing. Of the Concentration of rinsing and cleaning agents in each Rinsing and washing program is controlled by the control unit permanently monitored via a conductivity measuring device and controlled. By means of a predefined concentration content Then, by a control unit, the dosage of Cleaning and rinsing done via a metering device. For monitoring the level in the storage tanks for the rinsing or cleaning agent or other malfunctions will sound an alarm in conjunction with a warning light, which is housed in a display used.

Aus DE 34 42 194 A1 ist eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Dosiervorrichtung zur programmgesteuerter Abgabe flüssiger Reinigungs- oder Spülmittel bekannt, bei der die Dosierung von Reinigungs- oder Spülmittel über eine speziell ausgeführte Dosiervorrichtung durchgeführt wird. Die Dosiervorrichtung umfasst dabei einen Vorratsbehälter für das Reinigungs- oder Spülmittel, einer Pumpenkammer mit einer Pumpvorrichtung Dosierkammer, wobei das Befüllen der Dosierkammer durch die Schwenkbewegung der Geschirrspülmaschinengerätetür erfolgt. Zur Kontrolle, ob noch genügend Reinigungs- oder Spülmittel im Vorratsbehälter vorhanden ist, kann die Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer elektrischen oder optischen Füllstandsanzeige ausgestattet sein. Am Flüssigkeitsausgang der Dosierkammer ist als programmgesteuertes Ventil ein Magnetventil angeordnet, das zum Abruf der in der Dosierkammer befindlichen Spülmittelmenge dient. Bei geöffnetem Magnetventil entleert sich die über den Vorratsbehälter belüftete Dosierkammer.From DE 34 42 194 A1 is a dishwasher with a Dosing device for program-controlled dispensing liquid Cleaning or rinsing agent known in which the dosage of cleaning or rinsing agent through a specially designed Metering device is performed. The dosing device includes a storage container for the cleaning or Rinsing agent, a pump chamber with a pumping device dosing chamber, wherein the filling of the metering chamber by the Pivoting movement of the dishwasher door is done. To check if there are still enough cleaning or rinsing agents is present in the storage container, the dishwasher can with an electrical or optical level indicator be equipped. At the liquid outlet of the dosing chamber is arranged as a program-controlled valve, a solenoid valve, that for retrieving the amount of detergent in the dosing chamber serves. When the solenoid valve is open, it empties the vented via the reservoir dosing.

Heutzutage sind auf dem Markt Reinigungstabletten oder Reiniger erhältlich, die nicht nur das Spülmittel, sondern auch den Klarspüler für einen Spülgang enthalten. Bei einer Verwendung solcher Reinigungstabletten wird bei Geschirrspülern nach dem Stand der Technik während des Spülgangs zusätzlich Klarspüler aus dem Vorratsbehälter zudosiert. Das führt nachteiligerweise zu einem überflüssigen Verbrauch von Klarspüler.Nowadays, cleaning tablets or cleaners are on the market available, not only the dish soap, but also contain the rinse aid for a rinse. When used Such cleaning tablets is used in dishwashers in addition to the prior art during the rinse cycle Rinse aid added from the storage container. Leading disadvantageously to a superfluous consumption of rinse aid.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, die Nachteile nach dem Stand der Technik zu beseitigen. Es soll insbesondere ein Geschirrspüler angegeben werden, der universell mit marktgängigen Spülmitteln betreibbar und sparsam im Verbrauch von Klarspüler ist.The object of the invention is the disadvantages of the prior art to eliminate the technology. It should in particular a dishwasher which are universal with marketable ones Rinsing agents operable and economical in the consumption of rinse aid is.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen ergeben sich aus den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 2 bis 4. This object is solved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments result from the features of claims 2 to 4.

Die Einrichtung zur automatischen Zugabe weist eine Signallampe zur Anzeige mangelnder Klarspülerbefüllung des Vorratsbehälters auf, wobei eine Stromversorgung der Signallampe bei gewähltem besonderen Programmablauf unterbrochen ist. In diesem Fall ist ein Zudosieren von Klarspülern aus dem Vorratsbehälter nicht vorgesehen. Eine mangelnde Klarspülerbefüllung des Vorratsbehälters ist also unbeächtlich. Es kann somit ein versehentliches Unterbrechen des Spülgangs und ein Nachfüllen von Klarspüler in den Vorratsbehälter vermieden werden.The automatic addition device has a signal lamp to indicate lack of rinse aid filling of the reservoir on, with a power supply of the signal lamp is interrupted when selected special program sequence. In This case is a dosing of rinse agents from the reservoir not provided. A lack of rinse aid filling the reservoir is so inconspicuous. It can thus an accidental interruption of the rinse cycle and a Refilling of rinse aid in the reservoir avoided become.

Nach einem Ausgestaltungsmerkmal weist das Mittel ein Schaltelement auf, das an einer Bedienblende vorgesehen ist. Es kann sich dabei um einen Taster, um einen Schalter oder dgl. handeln. Das vorgeschlagene Schaltelement ist ohne weiteres zugänglich. Das erleichtert die Bedienung des Geschirrspülers. Mittels des Schaltelements ist vorteilhafterweise ein besonderer Programmablauf wählbar, bei dem eine Dosieröffnung eines Vorratsbehälters zur Aufnahme des Klarspülers während des gesamten Spülvorgangs geschlossen bleibt.According to one embodiment feature, the means has a switching element on, which is provided on a control panel. It may be a button, a switch or the like. act. The proposed switching element is readily available accessible. This facilitates the operation of the dishwasher. By means of the switching element is advantageously a special program sequence selectable, in which a dosing a storage container for receiving the rinse aid during the entire rinse remains closed.

Die Einrichtung zur automatischen Zugabe kann ein Magnetventil zum Verschließen der Dosieröffnung aufweisen. In einem besonders einfachen Fall kann mittels des Schaltelements ein Stromkreis zum Ansteuern des Magnetventils unterbrochen werden. In diesem Zusammenhang ist es allerdings zweckmäßig, dass der Stromkreis jeweils nur während eines einzigen Spülgangs unterbrochen bleibt, d. h. die Unterbrechung nach jedem Spülgang automatisch zurückgesetzt wird.The device for automatic addition can be a solenoid valve for closing the metering opening. In one Particularly simple case can by means of the switching element Circuit for driving the solenoid valve are interrupted. In this context, however, it is appropriate that the circuit only during a single wash cycle is interrupted, d. H. the break after each Rinse is automatically reset.

Nachfolgend wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung näher erläutert. Die einzige Figur zeigt ein stark schematisiertes Schaltbild einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. Mit 1 ist eine Programmsteuerung des (hier nicht gezeigten) Geschirrspülers bezeichnet. Die Programmsteuerung 1 ist verbunden mit einem Magnetventil 2, welches an einem Vorratsbehälter 3 zur Aufnahme von Klarspüler vorgesehen ist. Mit 4 ist eine verschließbare Öffnung des Vorratsbehälters 3 zum Nachfüllen von Klarspüler vorgesehen. Ein Füllstandsmesser 5 ist in einen Stromkreis eingeschaltet, welcher eine Signallampe 6 aufweist. Ein Schalter 7 ist sowohl in dem Stromkreis des Magnetventils als auch des Füllstandsmessers 5 eingeschaltet.Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be closer explained. The single figure shows a highly schematic Circuit diagram of a device according to the invention. With 1 is one Program control of the (not shown here) dishwasher designated. The program control 1 is connected to a solenoid valve 2, which at a reservoir 3 for Inclusion of rinse aid is provided. With 4 is a lockable Opening of the reservoir 3 for refilling Rinse aid provided. A level gauge 5 is in one Circuit turned on, which has a signal lamp 6. A switch 7 is both in the circuit of the solenoid valve as well as the level gauge 5 is turned on.

Die Funktion der Vorrichtung ist folgende:The function of the device is as follows:

Wenn der Schalter 7 geschlossen ist, steuert die Programmautomatik 1 gemäß einem vorgegebenen Programm das Magnetventil 2 während des Spülvorgangs an. Es wird eine vorgegebene Menge an Klarspüler zudosiert. Sofern der Füllstand des Klarspülers unter ein vorgegebenes Niveau abfällt, wird der Stromkreis durch den Füllstandsmesser 5 geschlossen und die Signallampe 6 leuchtet auf. Damit wird angezeigt, dass Klarspülernachzufüllen ist. Es ist insbesondere möglich, den Füllstandsmesser 5 sowie die Signallampe 6 unmittelbar mit der Programmsteuerung 1 zu verbinden.When the switch 7 is closed, the program automation controls 1 according to a predetermined program, the solenoid valve 2 during the flushing. It will be a given amount added to rinse aid. If the level of the rinse aid falls below a predetermined level, the circuit closed by the level gauge 5 and the signal lamp 6 lights up. This indicates that rinse aid refills is. It is particularly possible, the level gauge 5 and the signal lamp 6 directly with the program control 1 to connect.

Bei der Verwendung von Spülmitteltabletten mit Klarspüler kann mittels des Schalters 7 der Stromkreis unterbrochen werden. In diesem Fall kommt es beim Schließen des Kontakts des Füllstandsmessers 5 nicht zu einem Aufleuchten der Signallampe 6. Auch eine Zudosierung von Klarspülern durch Öffnen des Magnetventils 2 ist nicht möglich. Der Geschirrspüler kann so auf einfache Weise sparsam und universell betrieben werden.When using detergent tablets with rinse aid can be interrupted by means of the switch 7 of the circuit. In this case it comes when closing the contact of the Level indicator 5 does not cause the signal lamp to light up 6. Also a dosage of rinse aid by opening the Solenoid valve 2 is not possible. The dishwasher can do that be operated sparingly and universally in a simple manner.

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  1. Dishwasher
    a) having a device for the automatic dispensing of a specified quantity of rinse aid from a rinse aid reservoir (3),
    b) wherein a means (7) is provided for the selective blocking of rinse aid dispensing, characterised in that
    c) the device for automatic dispensing has a signal light (6) for indicating that the reservoir (3) is lacking in rinse aid and
    d) in that a power supply to the signal light (6) is interrupted during a selected particular programme cycle.
  2. Dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the means (7) has a switching element which is provided on an operating screen.
  3. Dishwasher according to one of the preceding claims, wherein by means of one or the switching element (7) a particular programme cycle is selectable in which a metering aperture of the reservoir (3) for receiving the rinse aid remains closed during the entire rinse operation.
  4. Dishwasher according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device for automatically dispensing has a magnetic valve (2) for closing the metering aperture of the reservoir (3).
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