EP1555586B1 - Time switch for household appliances - Google Patents

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EP1555586B1
EP1555586B1 EP04030558A EP04030558A EP1555586B1 EP 1555586 B1 EP1555586 B1 EP 1555586B1 EP 04030558 A EP04030558 A EP 04030558A EP 04030558 A EP04030558 A EP 04030558A EP 1555586 B1 EP1555586 B1 EP 1555586B1
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Jürgen Böhm
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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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    • G04G15/00—Time-pieces comprising means to be operated at preselected times or after preselected time intervals

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  • the present invention relates to a timer for household appliances, in particular a stove timer according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Herdschaltuhren for cookers and the like in addition to the built-in control electronics usual way, several controls and a display device (display), for example in the form of a multi-digit 7-segment display.
  • a display device for example in the form of a multi-digit 7-segment display.
  • the display device displays the time as well as function-related times and set functions.
  • Conventional cooker timers have a plurality of housing components made of plastic. Thus encloses a display housing the circuit board of the display device with the electronic display elements (eg LEDs), has a reflector function and is poured with a potting compound.
  • the actual time switch housing encloses next to the circuit board with control electronics and the display device with its display housing and receives the controls. Both for the display case and for the watch case each own injection molds are to make and maintain.
  • Such a stove timer is from the EP 0 278 018 A1 known. It has a timer housing with a window integrated therein, behind which a display provided with a housing is arranged on a printed circuit board. The installation of this stove timer requires a lot of effort.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a timer for household appliances, which is cheaper to produce due to a simplified structure.
  • the timer for household appliances has a timer housing, in which at least one display device with electronic display elements and a display housing and an electronic control unit are arranged, and at least one operating element.
  • the display housing of the display device and the time switch housing are designed to be integrated in the mold, wherein the display housing surrounding the electronic display elements and the time switch housing are integrally formed.
  • the display housing of the display device for receiving the control electronics and management of the controls is formed.
  • the timer may further comprise a common circuit board for the display device on the one hand and the control electronics and the controls on the other hand, so that no separate circuit board for the display device is needed.
  • the electronic components of the time switch are mounted directly in the integrated timer housing, so that can be completely dispensed with a circuit board with their mounting function.
  • the integrated time switch housing preferably has on its outer side, at least in the region of the display device, a transparent design or protective film.
  • the integrated time switch housing may be a plastic molded part, and the display device may be, for example, a 7-segment LED display.
  • FIG. 1 First, a timer for household appliances, in particular a cooker timer 10 for cookers or microwave ovens simplified shown in front view. A preferred embodiment of the structure the timer is then in a side sectional view of FIG. 2 illustrated.
  • cooker timer 10 has a housing 16 in which a display device 12, for example in the form of a multi-digit 7-segment LED display and control electronics (not shown) are arranged.
  • a display device 12 for example in the form of a multi-digit 7-segment LED display and control electronics (not shown) are arranged.
  • several controls 14 are provided, for example in the form of rotary switches or push buttons, which are presented by a corresponding guide 20 in the front of the housing 16 to the user for operation.
  • the display device 12 comprises in particular a plurality of electronic display elements (LEDs), which may be mounted, for example, on a printed circuit board of the display device, and a display housing for the protection of the electronic components.
  • the display housing is usually a plastic injection molded part, has a reflector function and is filled with a suitable potting compound.
  • the display housing of the display device 12 is extended to an integrated timer housing 16, the next the display housing also includes the actual time switch housing.
  • the display case and the timer case are formed as a one-piece integrated timer case 16, so that the timer switch 10 includes only this one case component.
  • the appropriate injection molding tools for a housing component in the production are required and the amounts of raw material (plastic granules) can be reduced. Due to the smaller number of components, the process cost when assembling the stove timer is reduced. Overall, the manufacturing costs of the inventive cook timer 10 can be significantly reduced.
  • the integrated time switch housing 16 must also have the functions of a conventional, conventionally separate time switch housing.
  • the integrated timer housing 16 has a plurality of guides 20, through which the plurality of control elements 14 are guided to the outside, and a holding device 18 for a printed circuit board 26.
  • the control electronics (not shown) are provided and the controls 14 of the stove timer 10 is connected, and the circuit board 26 is connected via electrical connections 24 to the display device 12.
  • the integrated time switch housing 16 is also provided with various functionalities (not shown) for installation in a cooker hood to aid in assembly.
  • a transparent design or protective film 22 which is provided at least in the area of the display device 12, can be applied to the front side of the integrated time switch housing 16.
  • the materials for the integrated time switch housing 16 basically the same materials as for conventional display housings and conventional time switch housings can be used, whereby the combination of different plastic materials for different areas of the integrated time switch housing 16 is conceivable.
  • the display case of the display device 12 has been expanded to the integrated timer case 16, it is also possible to provide an integrated timer case 16 having a specific portion formed like a display case.
  • the electronic display elements of the display device 12 are mounted on the one circuit board 26, so that a total of only one circuit board is needed and thus the material and manufacturing costs can be further reduced.
  • control electronics of the timer 10 and the electronic display elements of the display device 12 are mounted on a common circuit board 26 or on two separate circuit boards.
  • the electrical connections of the individual components of the timer 10 can be easily realized even without a circuit board, since their support function for the components is taken over by the integrated timer housing 16.

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The device has a switching timer housing in which at least one display device (12) with electronic display elements and a display housing and control electronics are arranged and at least one operating element (14). The display housing and the switching timer housing are made in one piece to form an integrated switching timer housing (16).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Schaltuhr für Haushaltsgeräte, insbesondere eine Herdschaltuhr nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a timer for household appliances, in particular a stove timer according to the preamble of claim 1.

Herdschaltuhren für Kochherde und dergleichen weisen neben der eingebauten Steuerelektronik üblicher Weise mehrere Bedienelemente und eine Anzeigevorrichtung (Display) zum Beispiel in der Form einer mehrstelligen 7-Segmentanzeige auf. Mit den Bedienelementen lassen sich durch den Benutzer kochstellen- und zeitbezogene Funktionen des Kochherdes einstellen. Die Anzeigevorrichtung zeigt die Uhrzeit sowie funktionsbezogene Zeiten und jeweils eingestellte Funktionen an.Herdschaltuhren for cookers and the like, in addition to the built-in control electronics usual way, several controls and a display device (display), for example in the form of a multi-digit 7-segment display. With the controls, the user can set cooking station and time-related functions of the cooker. The display device displays the time as well as function-related times and set functions.

Herkömmliche Herdschaltuhren weisen mehrere Gehäusekomponenten aus Kunststoff aus. So umschließt ein Anzeigengehäuse die Leiterplatte der Anzeigevorrichtung mit den elektronischen Anzeigeelementen (z.B. LEDs), besitzt eine Reflektorfunktion und wird mit einer Vergussmasse ausgegossen. Das eigentliche Schaltuhrgehäuse umschließt neben der Leiterplatte mit Steuerelektronik auch die Anzeigevorrichtung mit ihrem Anzeigengehäuse und nimmt die Bedienelemente auf. Sowohl für das Anzeigengehäuse als auch für das Schaltuhrgehäuse sind jeweils eigene Spritzwerkzeuge anzufertigen und zu warten. Eine derartige Herdschaltuhr ist aus der EP 0 278 018 A1 bekannt. Sie weist ein Schaltuhrgehäuse mit einem darin integrierten Sichtfenster auf, hinter dem ein mit einem Gehäuse versehenes Display auf einer Leiterplatte angeordnet ist. Die Montage dieser Herdschaltuhr erfordert einen hohen Aufwand.Conventional cooker timers have a plurality of housing components made of plastic. Thus encloses a display housing the circuit board of the display device with the electronic display elements (eg LEDs), has a reflector function and is poured with a potting compound. The actual time switch housing encloses next to the circuit board with control electronics and the display device with its display housing and receives the controls. Both for the display case and for the watch case each own injection molds are to make and maintain. Such a stove timer is from the EP 0 278 018 A1 known. It has a timer housing with a window integrated therein, behind which a display provided with a housing is arranged on a printed circuit board. The installation of this stove timer requires a lot of effort.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Schaltuhr für Haushaltsgeräte vorzusehen, die aufgrund eines vereinfachten Aufbaus kostengünstiger herzustellen ist.The invention has for its object to provide a timer for household appliances, which is cheaper to produce due to a simplified structure.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine Schaltuhr für Haushaltsgeräte mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.This object is achieved by a timer for household appliances with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Die Schaltuhr für Haushaltsgeräte weist ein Schaltuhrgehäuse, in welchem wenigstens eine Anzeigevorrichtung mit elektronischen Anzeigeelementen und einem Anzeigengehäuse sowie eine Steuerelektronik angeordnet sind, und wenigstens einem Bedienelement auf. Erfindungsgemäß ist das Anzeigengehäuse der Anzeigevorrichtung und das Schaltuhrengehäuse in der Form integriert ausgeführt, wobei das die elektronischen Anzeigenelemente umgebende Anzeigengehäuse und das Schaltuhrgehäuse einstückig ausgebildet ist.The timer for household appliances has a timer housing, in which at least one display device with electronic display elements and a display housing and an electronic control unit are arranged, and at least one operating element. According to the invention, the display housing of the display device and the time switch housing are designed to be integrated in the mold, wherein the display housing surrounding the electronic display elements and the time switch housing are integrally formed.

Durch die Ausbildung eines derartigen integrierten Schaltuhrgehäuses ist im Gegensatz zu den oben beschriebenen herkömmlichen Schaltuhren nur eine Gehäusekomponente zum Aufbau der Schaltuhr erforderlich. Hierdurch können die Anzahl der benötigten Spritzwerkzeuge, die Menge des benötigten Rohmaterials, der Prozessaufwand bei der Montage der Schaltuhr und damit auch die Herstellungskosten der Schaltuhr insgesamt reduziert werden.Due to the design of such an integrated timer housing, in contrast to the conventional timers described above, only one housing component for the construction of the timer is required. As a result, the number of injection molds required, the amount of raw material required, the process cost in the assembly of the timer and thus the manufacturing cost of the timer can be reduced overall.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Anzeigengehäuse der Anzeigevorrichtung zur Aufnahme der Steuerelektronik und Führung der Bedienelemente ausgebildet.In a preferred embodiment, the display housing of the display device for receiving the control electronics and management of the controls is formed.

In einer alternativen Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann die Schaltuhr ferner eine gemeinsame Leiterplatte für die Anzeigevorrichtung einerseits und die Steuerelektronik und die Bedienelemente andererseits aufweisen, sodass keine separate Leiterplatte für die Anzeigevorrichtung benötigt wird.In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the timer may further comprise a common circuit board for the display device on the one hand and the control electronics and the controls on the other hand, so that no separate circuit board for the display device is needed.

In einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die elektronischen Bauteile der Schaltuhr direkt in dem integrierten Schaltuhrgehäuse montiert, sodass auf eine Leiterplatte mit deren Montagefunktion ganz verzichtet werden kann.In one embodiment of the invention, the electronic components of the time switch are mounted directly in the integrated timer housing, so that can be completely dispensed with a circuit board with their mounting function.

Vorzugsweise weist das integrierte Schaltuhrgehäuse auf seiner Außenseite wenigstens im Bereich der Anzeigevorrichtung eine transparente Design- oder Schutzfolie auf.The integrated time switch housing preferably has on its outer side, at least in the region of the display device, a transparent design or protective film.

Das integrierte Schaltuhrgehäuse kann ein Kunststoff-Spritzteil sein, und die Anzeigevorrichtung kann zum Beispiel ein 7-Segment-LED-Display sein.The integrated time switch housing may be a plastic molded part, and the display device may be, for example, a 7-segment LED display.

Obige sowie weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung werden aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter, nicht-einschränkender Beispiele unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen besser verständlich. Darin zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Vorderansicht einer Schaltuhr gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung; und
Fig. 2
eine schematische Seitenschnittansicht eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels einer Schaltuhr gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung.
The above and other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following description of preferred, non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show:
Fig. 1
a schematic front view of a timer according to the present invention; and
Fig. 2
a schematic side sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a timer according to the present invention.

In Figur 1 ist zunächst eine Schaltuhr für Haushaltsgeräte, insbesondere eine Herdschaltuhr 10 für Kochherde oder Mikrowellenherde vereinfacht in Vorderansicht dargestellt. Eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Aufbaus der Schaltuhr ist anschließend in einer Seitenschnittansicht von Figur 2 veranschaulicht.In FIG. 1 First, a timer for household appliances, in particular a cooker timer 10 for cookers or microwave ovens simplified shown in front view. A preferred embodiment of the structure the timer is then in a side sectional view of FIG. 2 illustrated.

Die in Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte Herdschaltuhr 10 besitzt ein Gehäuse 16, in welchem eine Anzeigevorrichtung 12 zum Beispiel in der Form eines mehrstelligen 7-Segment-LED-Displays und eine Steuerelektronik (nicht dargestellt) angeordnet sind. Zur Bedienung der Herdschaltuhr 10 bzw. zur Programmierung eines mit der Herdschaltuhr 10 versehenen Kochherdes sind mehrere Bedienelemente 14 zum Beispiel in Form von Drehschaltern oder Drucktasten vorgesehen, welche durch eine entsprechende Führung 20 in der Vorderseite des Gehäuses 16 dem Benutzer zur Bedienung dargeboten werden.In the Figures 1 and 2 illustrated cooker timer 10 has a housing 16 in which a display device 12, for example in the form of a multi-digit 7-segment LED display and control electronics (not shown) are arranged. For operating the stove timer 10 or for programming a cooking stove provided with the cooker 10 several controls 14 are provided, for example in the form of rotary switches or push buttons, which are presented by a corresponding guide 20 in the front of the housing 16 to the user for operation.

Da die Funktion der Herdschaltuhr 10 einerseits nicht Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist und andererseits dem Fachmann auf dem Gebiet der Haushaltsgerätetechnik in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen hinlänglich bekannt ist, wird im Rahmen dieser Erfindung auf eine detailliertere Beschreibung davon verzichtet. Bis auf die Gestaltung des Gehäuses 16 und der Anordnung der verschiedenen Komponenten zueinander handelt es sich hier um eine übliche, derzeit im Handel erhältliche und in vielen Kochherden eingebaute Herdschaltuhr.Since the function of the stove timer 10 on the one hand is not the subject of the present invention and on the other hand the person skilled in the field of household appliance technology in various embodiments is well known, is omitted in the context of this invention to a more detailed description thereof. Except for the design of the housing 16 and the arrangement of the various components to each other here is a conventional, currently commercially available and built in many cook stoves cooker timer.

Obwohl in Figur 2 nicht näher dargestellt, umfasst die Anzeigevorrichtung 12 insbesondere mehrere elektronische Anzeigeelemente (LEDs), die zum Beispiel auf einer Leiterplatte der Anzeigevorrichtung montiert sein können, und ein Anzeigengehäuse zum Schutz der elektronischen Bauteile. Das Anzeigengehäuse ist üblicher Weise ein Kunststoff-Spritzteil, besitzt eine Reflektorfunktion und ist mit einer geeigneten Vergussmasse ausgegossen.Although in FIG. 2 not shown in detail, the display device 12 comprises in particular a plurality of electronic display elements (LEDs), which may be mounted, for example, on a printed circuit board of the display device, and a display housing for the protection of the electronic components. The display housing is usually a plastic injection molded part, has a reflector function and is filled with a suitable potting compound.

Wie in Figur 2 veranschaulicht, ist das Anzeigengehäuse der Anzeigevorrichtung 12 zu einem integrierten Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 erweitert, das neben dem Anzeigengehäuse auch das eigentliche Schaltuhrgehäuse umfasst. Mit anderen Worten sind das Anzeigengehäuse und das Schaltuhrgehäuse als einstückiges integriertes Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 ausgebildet, sodass die Herdschaltuhr 10 nur diese eine Gehäusekomponente enthält. Hierdurch sind auch nur die entsprechenden Spritzwerkzeuge für eine Gehäusekomponente bei der Herstellung erforderlich und die Mengen Rohmaterial (Kunststoffgranulat) können reduziert werden. Durch die geringere Anzahl an Komponenten wird auch der Prozessaufwand beim Zusammenbau der Herdschaltuhr verringert. Insgesamt können so die Fertigungskosten der erfindungsgemäßen Herdschaltuhr 10 deutlich reduziert werden.As in FIG. 2 illustrated, the display housing of the display device 12 is extended to an integrated timer housing 16, the next the display housing also includes the actual time switch housing. In other words, the display case and the timer case are formed as a one-piece integrated timer case 16, so that the timer switch 10 includes only this one case component. As a result, only the appropriate injection molding tools for a housing component in the production are required and the amounts of raw material (plastic granules) can be reduced. Due to the smaller number of components, the process cost when assembling the stove timer is reduced. Overall, the manufacturing costs of the inventive cook timer 10 can be significantly reduced.

Das integrierte Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 muss selbstverständlich auch die Funktionen eines üblichen, in herkömmlicher Weise separaten Schaltuhrgehäuses besitzen. Insbesondere weist das integrierte Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 mehrere Führungen 20, durch welche die mehreren Bedienelemente 14 nach außen geführt werden, und eine Halteeinrichtung 18 für eine Leiterplatte 26 auf. Auf der Leiterplatte 26 sind die Steuerelektronik (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen sowie die Bedienelemente 14 der Herdschaltuhr 10 angeschlossen, und die Leiterplatte 26 ist über elektrische Anschlüsse 24 mit der Anzeigevorrichtung 12 verbunden. Außerdem ist das integrierte Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 auch mit verschiedenen Funktionalitäten (nicht dargestellt) zum Einbau in eine Blende des Kochherdes ausgestattet, um die Montage zu unterstützen. Schließlich kann auf der Vorderseite des integrierten Schaltuhrgehäuses 16 eine transparente Design- oder Schutzfolie 22 aufgebracht sein, die zumindest im Bereich der Anzeigevorrichtung 12 vorgesehen ist.Of course, the integrated time switch housing 16 must also have the functions of a conventional, conventionally separate time switch housing. In particular, the integrated timer housing 16 has a plurality of guides 20, through which the plurality of control elements 14 are guided to the outside, and a holding device 18 for a printed circuit board 26. On the circuit board 26, the control electronics (not shown) are provided and the controls 14 of the stove timer 10 is connected, and the circuit board 26 is connected via electrical connections 24 to the display device 12. In addition, the integrated time switch housing 16 is also provided with various functionalities (not shown) for installation in a cooker hood to aid in assembly. Finally, a transparent design or protective film 22, which is provided at least in the area of the display device 12, can be applied to the front side of the integrated time switch housing 16.

Während die Erfindung oben anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels einer Herdschaltuhr unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen vollständig beschrieben worden ist, sind für den Fachmann selbstverständlich verschiedene Änderungen und Modifikationen offensichtlich. Derartige Änderungen und Modifikationen, wie sie nachfolgend beispielhaft beschrieben werden, liegen selbstverständlich im Schutzumfang der vorliegenden Erfindung, wie er durch die anhängenden Ansprüche definiert ist.While the invention has been fully described above with reference to a preferred embodiment of a stove timer with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be apparent that various changes and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications, as exemplified below, are, of course, within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

Bezüglich der Materialien für das integrierte Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 können grundsätzlich die gleichen Materialien wie für herkömmliche Anzeigengehäuse und herkömmliche Schaltuhrgehäuse verwendet werden, wobei auch die Kombination unterschiedlicher Kunststoffmaterialien für verschiedene Bereiche des integrierten Schaltuhrgehäuses 16 denkbar ist.With regard to the materials for the integrated time switch housing 16, basically the same materials as for conventional display housings and conventional time switch housings can be used, whereby the combination of different plastic materials for different areas of the integrated time switch housing 16 is conceivable.

Während in dem oben beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel das Anzeigengehäuse der Anzeigevorrichtung 12 zu dem integrierten Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 erweitert worden ist, ist es alternativ auch möglich, ein integriertes Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 vorzusehen, das einen speziellen Abschnitt aufweist, der in der Art eines Anzeigengehäuses ausgebildet ist. In diesem Fall ist es von Vorteil, wenn auch die elektronischen Anzeigeelemente der Anzeigevorrichtung 12 auf der einen Leiterplatte 26 montiert sind, sodass insgesamt nur eine Leiterplatte benötigt wird und damit die Material- und die Herstellungskosten weiter reduziert werden können.Alternatively, while in the above-described embodiment, the display case of the display device 12 has been expanded to the integrated timer case 16, it is also possible to provide an integrated timer case 16 having a specific portion formed like a display case. In this case, it is advantageous if the electronic display elements of the display device 12 are mounted on the one circuit board 26, so that a total of only one circuit board is needed and thus the material and manufacturing costs can be further reduced.

In den oben beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen sind die Steuerelektronik der Schaltuhr 10 sowie die elektronischen Anzeigeelemente der Anzeigevorrichtung 12 auf einer gemeinsamen Leiterplatte 26 oder auf zwei separaten Leiterplatten montiert. Alternativ ist es auch möglich, die Steuerelektronik und die elektronischen Anzeigeelemente direkt in das integrierte Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 zu montieren, sodass ganz auf Leiterplatten verzichtet werden kann. Die elektrischen Verbindungen der einzelnen Komponenten der Schaltuhr 10 lassen sich problemlos auch ohne Leiterplatte realisieren, da deren Tragfunktion für die Komponenten durch das integrierte Schaltuhrgehäuse 16 übernommen wird.In the embodiments described above, the control electronics of the timer 10 and the electronic display elements of the display device 12 are mounted on a common circuit board 26 or on two separate circuit boards. Alternatively, it is also possible to mount the control electronics and the electronic display elements directly into the integrated timer housing 16, so that it is possible to dispense entirely with printed circuit boards. The electrical connections of the individual components of the timer 10 can be easily realized even without a circuit board, since their support function for the components is taken over by the integrated timer housing 16.

BEZUGSZIFFERNLISTEREFERENCE NUMBER LIST

1010
HerdschaltuhrCooker timer
1212
Anzeigevorrichtung (z.B. LED-Display)Display device (e.g., LED display)
1414
Bedienelementecontrols
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Gehäusecasing
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Halteeinrichtung für LeiterplatteHolding device for printed circuit board
2020
Führung für BedienelementGuide for operating element
2222
Design- oder SchutzfolieDesign or protective film
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elektrische Anschlüsseelectrical connections
2626
Leiterplattecircuit board

Claims (6)

  1. Timer (10) for domestic appliances, having a timer housing, in which at least one display apparatus (12), which has electronic display elements and a display housing, and a control electronics system are arranged, and also having at least one operator control element (14),
    characterized
    in that the display housing of the display apparatus (12) and the timer housing (16) are integrated such that the display housing, which surrounds the electronic display elements, and the timer housing (16) are of integral design.
  2. Timer according to Claim 1,
    characterized
    in that the timer (10) has a common printed circuit board (26) for the display apparatus (12) on one side and the control electronics system and the operator control elements (14) on the other side.
  3. Timer according to Claim 1,
    characterized
    in that the electronic components of the timer (10) are mounted directly in the integrated timer housing (10).
  4. Timer according to one of Claims 1 to 3,
    characterized
    in that the integrated timer housing (16) has, on its outside and at least in the region of the display apparatus (12), a transparent decorative or protective film (22).
  5. Timer according to one of Claims 1 to 4,
    characterized
    in that the integrated timer housing (16) is a plastic injection-moulded part.
  6. Timer according to one of Claims 1 to 5,
    characterized
    in that the display apparatus is a 7-segment LED display.
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