EP1584281B1 - Dishwasher with a wash tub to be closed by a door and with a salt container disposed in the region of the door - Google Patents

Dishwasher with a wash tub to be closed by a door and with a salt container disposed in the region of the door Download PDF

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EP1584281B1
EP1584281B1 EP05005666A EP05005666A EP1584281B1 EP 1584281 B1 EP1584281 B1 EP 1584281B1 EP 05005666 A EP05005666 A EP 05005666A EP 05005666 A EP05005666 A EP 05005666A EP 1584281 B1 EP1584281 B1 EP 1584281B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a dishwasher with a rinsing container which can be closed by a door and with a softening device which has an ion exchanger and a salt container for brine preparation, wherein the salt container is arranged in a space in the region of the door and can be filled by a closable salt filling opening in its end wall adjacent to the inside of the door is.
  • Such a dishwasher is from the DE 102 01 792 C1 and from the DE 102 04 548 A1 known.
  • the ion exchanger In order to avoid lime deposits on the dishes, it is known to soften the raw water flowing into the washing compartment of a dishwasher via an ion exchanger.
  • the ion exchanger usually contains a mixed-bed resin whose softening constituents are depleted and then have to be regenerated by saline solution.
  • a water softener therefore contains a salt container in addition to the ion exchanger. It is known and commonly used in commercial dishwashers practice to arrange the salt container in the bottom of the device housing and to fill through an opening in the bottom plate of the washing. This is uncomfortable for the user because he has to reach deep into the washing container.
  • the outlet side of the metering device for the regeneration water offers the possibility that a medium that is influenced by temperature, can escape via a channel that is open to the inside of the washing.
  • the outlet pipe of the channel forms a siphon, which prevents the air balance between the salt container and the environment.
  • the invention thus raises the problem of creating a possibility that allows ventilation of the salt container, on the other hand, the possibility should be created that the brine does not escape during the handling of the device body.
  • the achievable with the invention advantages are characterized in that the salt container is provided with a separate vent, which lies in the use position with the door closed above the brine level in the salt container.
  • the surplus air is discharged directly in the formation of an overpressure in the salt container, without first having to be displaced amounts of brine and thus reach the washing.
  • Another advantage arises from the fact that no directed to the inside of the washing container opening is used. As a result, clogging of the opening is avoided by rinsing liquor or contaminants contained therein and penetration of rinsing liquor in the salt container.
  • the vent opening extends in the top wall of one of the Matayne- or door outer side adjacent end wall only over a portion of the top wall depth.
  • the depth of the opening can be dimensioned such that in a salt container position in which this end wall is in the horizontal and above, the volume below the opening at least equal to the volume which forms in the use position with the door closed below the Salzinhellötician , This ensures that no salt escapes from the salt container when the dishwasher is on the door or the back (depending on the arrangement of the opening).
  • vent opening is arranged in the region of the cover wall which is adjacent to the inside of the door. This will not only prevent leakage of brine when the dishwasher is on the door; even the much more frequently occurring horizontal opening position of the door is protected against a brine outlet.
  • a web additionally narrows the channel cross-section to form a gap which extends from the end wall opposite the bleeding opening only over a partial area of the cover wall depth.
  • the height of the web must be such that in a salt container position in which this end wall is in the horizontal and above, the volume below the opening at least the volume corresponds, which is in the use position with the door closed below the Salzinhellö Anlagen formed.
  • the ventilation channel extends at least approximately into the diagonally opposite region of the salt container.
  • the venting channel extends around the salt container along its top wall and a side wall to at least approximately in its bottom region. As a result, a narrowing of the salt container is avoided, which favors the slipping of salt into the lower region. It is expedient if the vent opening is arranged at the beginning of the channel.
  • vent channel is provided at its end opposite the vent opening with an outlet.
  • the bottom of the washing container can then be expanded to a door channel, which extends at least partially below the door, and the outlet can open in the use position with the door closed in the door channel. This ensures that the small amount of brine, which in a movement of the dishwasher exits from an upper position over the side on which the outlet is located in the use position, can not get into an area outside of the washing.
  • the salt container with the venting channel and the salt filling opening is formed as a molded plastic part. This represents an integrated ventilation, which can also be produced inexpensively.
  • FIG. 1 shows in a side view in a schematic representation of a dishwasher 1 with a washing container 2, which can be closed in a known manner by a hinged door unit 3.
  • the door 3 is essentially made of two door panels 4 and 5, wherein in front of the outwardly directed door panel an attachment plate (not shown) may be attached, which is adapted to the decor of other kitchen furniture.
  • a salt container 6 for brine preparation for the device's own, not shown softening device is arranged between the door panels 4 and 5, a salt container 6 for brine preparation for the device's own, not shown softening device is arranged.
  • the brine is used to regenerate the softener, a mixed bed resin in an ion exchanger, also not shown.
  • FIG. 2 is a salt container with a simplified, cuboid structure shown.
  • the salt container one from the DE 103 11 126 A1 possess known geometry. It is only essential that the container of two door panels 4 and 5 facing end walls 7 and 8, a narrow bottom wall 9, a narrow top wall 10 and two also narrow side walls 14 and 15 (s. Figures 2 and 3 ) consists.
  • the door inner panel 4 directed end wall 7 is provided in the upper part with a Salzinglallö réelle 11, which, as shown in DE 102 01 792 C1 known, can be closed with a flap 12 hinged to the door inner panel 4.
  • the salt container 6 around a vent channel 13 extends along the entire top wall 10 and along a side wall 15 into the bottom area.
  • the salt container 6 is double-walled in these areas, wherein the gap between the two walls 10 and 10.1 and the two walls 15 and 15.1 13 forms the channel.
  • a permanent connection from the interior of the salt container 6 to the ambient air 20 produces a vent opening 16 in the top wall 10.
  • the outlet to the ambient air 20 can be seen in more detail in the FIG. 1 where below the salt container 6 of the channel stub 17 to the lower door channel 19 has.
  • the door channel 19 represents an extension of the Spül electer convinceds 2.1, which is pulled up under the door 3. As a result, a return of condensation or brine, indicated as drops 23, in the washing 2 possible.
  • a labyrinthine flow path 21 for preventing the brine outlet from the salt container 2 during pivoting the door 3 and when tilting the dishwasher 1 is provided in the region of the upper channel section 13.1 .
  • the flow path 21 is here shown in phantom, so that it becomes clear which way the brine liquid must take in order to escape.
  • the vent 16 extends from the end face 7 only over a portion of the top wall 10. This leaves at a horizontal position of the salt container 6, for example, with the door open 3, a volume for receiving the brine, which through the base of the end wall 8 and the width a of the remaining top wall portion 22 is defined.
  • This volume must be at least equal to the volume which is defined by the base surface of the bottom wall 9 and the height H of the end wall 7 to the lower edge of the salt filling opening 11 and thus corresponds to the maximum absorption capacity of the salt container 6.
  • the web 18, which narrows the cross section of the channel section 13.1 to a gap and thus forms the said labyrinth must also have at least one width a, provided that the two base surfaces of the end walls 7 and 8 are of identical size. It is then ensured that the amount of brine corresponding to the maximum absorption capacity also remains in the salt container 6 when the dishwasher 1 is in the supine position and does not flow into the venting channel 13 beyond the web 18.

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The dishwasher (1) includes the washing chamber (2) with pivotable door (3) having interior and exterior door panels (4,5). A salt receiving container (6) in space between door panels has an opening in front walls (7,8) for filling salt into container, and a vent opening in top wall (10) connected to venting channel provided between the interior of salt receiving container and ambient air.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem durch eine Tür verschließbaren Spülbehälter und mit einer Enthärtungseinrichtung, welche einen lonenaustauscher und einen Salzbehälter zur Soleaufbereitung aufweist, wobei der Salzbehälter in einen Zwischenraum im Bereich der Tür angeordnet und durch eine verschließbare Salzeinfüllöffnung in seiner der Türinnenseite benachbarten Stirnwand befüllbar ist.The invention relates to a dishwasher with a rinsing container which can be closed by a door and with a softening device which has an ion exchanger and a salt container for brine preparation, wherein the salt container is arranged in a space in the region of the door and can be filled by a closable salt filling opening in its end wall adjacent to the inside of the door is.

Eine solche Geschirrspülmaschine ist aus der DE 102 01 792 C1 und aus der DE 102 04 548 A1 bekannt.Such a dishwasher is from the DE 102 01 792 C1 and from the DE 102 04 548 A1 known.

Um Kalkablagerungen auf dem Geschirr zu vermeiden, ist es bekannt, das in den Spülbehälter einer Geschirrspülmaschine einfließende Rohwasser über einen Ionenaustauscher zu enthärten. Der Ionenaustauscher enthält bei Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschinen in der Regel ein Mischbettharz, deren enthärtende Bestandteile sich erschöpfen und dann durch eine Kochsalzlösung regeneriert werden müssen. Zur Aufnahme eines Salzvorrates, der für mehrere Regeneriervorgänge ausreicht, enthält ein Wasserenthärter deshalb neben dem Ionenaustauscher einen Salzbehälter. Es ist bekannt und bei handelsüblichen Geschirrspülmaschinen allgemein gebräuchliche Praxis, den Salzbehälter im Bodenraum des Gerätegehäuses anzuordnen und über eine Öffnung im Bodenblech des Spülbehälters zu befüllen. Dies ist für den Benutzer unkomfortabel, da er tief in den Spülbehälter greifen muss. Ein noch größerer Nachteil ergibt sich, wenn ein Salzmangel bei beladener Maschine festgestellt wird. In diesem Fall muss zunächst der untere Geschirrkorb entladen werden, um ihn aus dem Spülbehälter entfernen zu können und damit freien Zugriff zur Einfüllöffnung des Salzbehälters zu haben. Zur Vermeidung dieser Nachteile wird in der DE 102 01 792 C1 und in der DE 102 04 548 A1 vorgeschlagen, den Salzbehälter in der Gerätetür anzuordnen und diesen so über eine Salzeinfüllöffnung auf der Türinnenseite einfach befüllen zu können. Ein solcher Salzbehälter muss aufgrund des geringen Zwischenraumes zwischen dem Türaußenblech und dem Türinnenblech sehr flach ausgelegt sein. Aufgrund der Anordnung der Salzeinfüllöffnung in einer im Gebrauchszustand bei geschlossener Tür senkrecht ausgerichteten Stirnwand kann der Salzbehälter nicht vollständig mit Salz bzw. Flüssigkeit befüllt werden. Es bildet sich deshalb oberhalb der Sole ein Luftpolster aus. Beim Betreiben der Geschirrspülmaschine expandiert dann durch bedingten Temperaturanstieg insbesondere das Luftvolumen in dem Salzbehälter.In order to avoid lime deposits on the dishes, it is known to soften the raw water flowing into the washing compartment of a dishwasher via an ion exchanger. In domestic dishwashers, the ion exchanger usually contains a mixed-bed resin whose softening constituents are depleted and then have to be regenerated by saline solution. To accommodate a salt supply that is sufficient for several Regeneriervorgänge, a water softener therefore contains a salt container in addition to the ion exchanger. It is known and commonly used in commercial dishwashers practice to arrange the salt container in the bottom of the device housing and to fill through an opening in the bottom plate of the washing. This is uncomfortable for the user because he has to reach deep into the washing container. An even greater disadvantage arises when a lack of salt is detected when loaded machine. In this case, the lower dish rack must first be unloaded to be able to remove it from the washing container and thus to have free access to the filling opening of the salt container. To avoid these disadvantages is in the DE 102 01 792 C1 and in the DE 102 04 548 A1 proposed to arrange the salt container in the door and this so easy to fill via a Salzinfüllöffnung on the inside of the door can. Such a salt container must be designed very flat due to the small gap between the outer door panel and the inner door panel. Due to the arrangement of the salt filling opening in an end wall in the use state when the door is vertically aligned, the salt container can not be completely filled with salt or liquid. It therefore forms an air cushion above the brine. When operating the dishwasher then expanded by conditional increase in temperature in particular the air volume in the salt container.

Es ist beispielsweise aus der DE 692 01 234 T eine in der Gerätetür integrierte Soleaufbereitung bekannt, die auslaufseitig von der Dosiereinrichtung für das Regenerierungswasser die Möglichkeit bietet, dass über einen Kanal, der zur Innenseite des Spülbehälters geöffnet ist, ein Medium, welches temperaturbedingt beeinflusst wird, entweichen kann. Dabei bildet das Auslaufrohr des Kanals ein Siphon, welches den Luftausgleich zwischen dem Salzbehälter und der Umgebung verhindert.It is for example from the DE 692 01 234 T a known in the appliance door brine preparation known, the outlet side of the metering device for the regeneration water offers the possibility that a medium that is influenced by temperature, can escape via a channel that is open to the inside of the washing. In this case, the outlet pipe of the channel forms a siphon, which prevents the air balance between the salt container and the environment.

Ein anderes Problem ergibt sich bei der Handhabung von Geschirrspülmaschinen, wenn das Gerät aus seiner stehenden Gebrauchslage zu Reparaturzwecken auf den Rücken, eine der Seiten oder gar auf die Oberseite gelegt werden muss bzw. gewendet werden muss; oder aber, das Gerät erfährt beim Transport eine Lageänderung. In solchen Fällen soll ein Austritt von Sole aus dem Salzbehälter über die Entlüftungsöffnung so gut wie möglich vermieden werden.Another problem arises in the handling of dishwashers when the device must be placed from its standing position of use for repair purposes on the back, one of the sides or even on the top or must be turned; or else, the device undergoes a change of position during transport. In such cases, a leakage of brine from the salt container through the vent should be avoided as much as possible.

Der Erfindung stellt sich somit das Problem, eine Möglichkeit zu schaffen, die eine Belüftung des Salzbehälters ermöglicht, wobei andererseits die Möglichkeit geschaffen werden soll, dass die Sole bei der Handhabung des Gerätekörpers nicht austritt.The invention thus raises the problem of creating a possibility that allows ventilation of the salt container, on the other hand, the possibility should be created that the brine does not escape during the handling of the device body.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen.According to the invention, this problem is solved by a dishwasher with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention will become apparent from the following subclaims.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichbaren Vorteile zeichnen sich dadurch aus, dass der Salzbehälter mit einer separaten Entlüftung versehen ist, welche in der Gebrauchslage bei geschlossener Tür oberhalb des Solespiegels im Salzbehälter liegt. Hierdurch wird bei Entstehung eines Überdrucks im Salzbehälter die überschüssige Luft direkt abgeführt, ohne dass zunächst Solemengen verdrängt werden müssen und damit in den Spülbehälter gelangen. Ein weiterer Vorteil ergibt sich daraus, dass keine zur Innenseite des Spülbehälters gerichtete Öffnung verwendet wird. Hierdurch wird ein Verstopfen der Öffnung durch Spüllauge oder darin enthaltene Verschmutzungen und ein Eindringen von Spüllauge in den Salzbehälter vermieden.The achievable with the invention advantages are characterized in that the salt container is provided with a separate vent, which lies in the use position with the door closed above the brine level in the salt container. As a result, the surplus air is discharged directly in the formation of an overpressure in the salt container, without first having to be displaced amounts of brine and thus reach the washing. Another advantage arises from the fact that no directed to the inside of the washing container opening is used. As a result, clogging of the opening is avoided by rinsing liquor or contaminants contained therein and penetration of rinsing liquor in the salt container.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform erstreckt sich die Entlüftungsöffnung in der Deckwand von einer der Türinnen- oder Türaußenseite benachbarten Stirnwand nur über einen Teilbereich der Deckwandtiefe. Dabei kann die Tiefe der Öffnung derart bemessen werden, dass in einer Salzbehälter-Position, in der diese Stirnwand sich in der Waagerechten und oben befindet, das Volumen unterhalb der Öffnung mindestens dem Volumen entspricht, welches sich in Gebrauchslage bei geschlossener Tür unterhalb der Salzeinfüllöffnung ausbildet. Hierdurch ist sichergestellt, dass aus dem Salzbehälter keine Sole austritt, wenn die Geschirrspülmaschine auf der Tür bzw. der Rückseite liegt (je nach Anordnung der Öffnung).In an advantageous embodiment, the vent opening extends in the top wall of one of the Türinnen- or door outer side adjacent end wall only over a portion of the top wall depth. In this case, the depth of the opening can be dimensioned such that in a salt container position in which this end wall is in the horizontal and above, the volume below the opening at least equal to the volume which forms in the use position with the door closed below the Salzinfüllöffnung , This ensures that no salt escapes from the salt container when the dishwasher is on the door or the back (depending on the arrangement of the opening).

Es ist besonders vorteilhaft, wenn die Entlüftungsöffnung in dem der Türinnenseite benachbarten Bereich der Deckwand angeordnet ist. Hierdurch wird nicht nur ein Soleaustritt verhindert, wenn die Geschirrspülmaschine auf der Tür liegt; auch die wesentlich häufiger auftretende waagerechte Öffnungsposition der Tür ist vor einem Soleaustritt geschützt.It is particularly advantageous if the vent opening is arranged in the region of the cover wall which is adjacent to the inside of the door. This will not only prevent leakage of brine when the dishwasher is on the door; even the much more frequently occurring horizontal opening position of the door is protected against a brine outlet.

Es ist außerdem vorteilhaft, wenn zusätzlich innerhalb eines der Deckwand benachbarten Kanalabschnitts ein Steg den Kanal-Querschnitt zu einem Spalt verengt, welcher sich von der der Entlüftungsöffnung gegenüberliegenden Stirnwand nur über einen Teilbereich der Deckwandtiefe erstreckt. Auch hierbei muss die Höhe des Stegs derart bemessen werden, dass in einer Salzbehälter-Position, in der diese Stirnwand sich in der Waagerechten und oben befindet, das Volumen unterhalb der Öffnung mindestens dem Volumen entspricht, welches sich in Gebrauchslage bei geschlossener Tür unterhalb der Salzeinfüllöffnung ausbildet. Hierdurch wird sowohl in der Rückenlage als auch bei auf der Tür liegender Geschirrspülmaschine (bzw. bei geöffneter Tür) ein Soleaustritt aus dem Salzbehälter verhindert.In addition, it is advantageous if, within a channel section adjacent to the cover wall, a web additionally narrows the channel cross-section to form a gap which extends from the end wall opposite the bleeding opening only over a partial area of the cover wall depth. Again, the height of the web must be such that in a salt container position in which this end wall is in the horizontal and above, the volume below the opening at least the volume corresponds, which is in the use position with the door closed below the Salzinfüllöffnung formed. As a result, both in the supine position and when lying on the door dishwasher (or with the door open) a brine outlet from the salt container prevented.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform erstreckt sich der Entlüftungskanal wenigstens annähernd bis in den diagonal gegenüberliegenden Bereich des Salzbehälters. Hierdurch wird das Auslaufen der Sole auch in der Seitenlage der Geschirrspülmaschine und in einer auf der Oberseite liegenden Position (bspw. beim Ausbau der Umwälzpumpe erforderlich) verhindert. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist es außerdem vorteilhaft, wenn sich der Entlüftungskanal um den Salzbehälter herum entlang seiner Deckwand und einer Seitenwand bis wenigstens annähernd in seinen Bodenbereich erstreckt. Hierdurch wird eine Einengung des Salzbehälters vermieden, was das Nachrutschen von Salz in den unteren Bereich begünstigt. Dabei ist es zweckmäßig, wenn die Entlüftungsöffnung am Anfang des Kanals angeordnet ist.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the ventilation channel extends at least approximately into the diagonally opposite region of the salt container. As a result, the leakage of the brine is prevented even in the side position of the dishwasher and in a position lying on the top (eg. When removing the circulation pump required). In this embodiment, it is also advantageous if the venting channel extends around the salt container along its top wall and a side wall to at least approximately in its bottom region. As a result, a narrowing of the salt container is avoided, which favors the slipping of salt into the lower region. It is expedient if the vent opening is arranged at the beginning of the channel.

Es ist außerdem zweckmäßig, wenn der Entlüftungskanal an seinem der Entlüftungsöffnung gegenüberliegenden Ende mit einem Auslassstutzen versehen ist. In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann dann der Boden des Spülbehälters zu einer Türrinne erweitert werden, welche sich wenigstens teilweise unterhalb der Tür erstreckt, und der Auslassstutzen kann in Gebrauchslage bei geschlossener Tür in die Türrinne münden. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass die geringe Solemenge, welche bei einer Bewegung der Geschirrspülmaschine von einer auf der Oberseite liegenden Position über die Seite, auf der sich der Auslassstutzen befindet, in die Gebrauchslage austritt, nicht in einen Bereich außerhalb des Spülbehälters gelangen kann.It is also useful if the vent channel is provided at its end opposite the vent opening with an outlet. In an advantageous embodiment, the bottom of the washing container can then be expanded to a door channel, which extends at least partially below the door, and the outlet can open in the use position with the door closed in the door channel. This ensures that the small amount of brine, which in a movement of the dishwasher exits from an upper position over the side on which the outlet is located in the use position, can not get into an area outside of the washing.

Es ist auch vorteilhaft, wenn der Salzbehälter mit dem Entlüftungskanal und der Salzeinfüllöffnung als geformtes Kunststoffteil ausgebildet ist. Dies stellt eine integrierte Be- und Entlüftung dar, die auch kostengünstig hergestellt werden kann.It is also advantageous if the salt container with the venting channel and the salt filling opening is formed as a molded plastic part. This represents an integrated ventilation, which can also be produced inexpensively.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigt:

Figur 1
die Schemaskizze einer Geschirrspülmaschine in der Seitenansicht im Schnitt,
Figur 2
eine perspektivische Darstellung, insbesondere des Entlüftungskanal um das in der Gerätetür angedeutete Salzbehältnis, und
Figur 3
eine Detailansicht der Einlassöffnung des Kanalweges in exponierter Darstellung.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. It shows:
FIG. 1
the schematic sketch of a dishwasher in the side view in section,
FIG. 2
a perspective view, in particular of the ventilation duct to the indicated in the appliance door salt container, and
FIG. 3
a detailed view of the inlet opening of the channel path in an exposed representation.

Die Figur 1 zeigt in der Seitenansicht in schematischer Darstellung eine Geschirrspülmaschine 1 mit einem Spülbehälter 2, welcher in bekannter Weise durch eine schwenkbare Gerätetür 3 verschließbar ist. Die Tür 3 ist im Wesentlichen aus zwei Türblechen 4 und 5 gefertigt, wobei vor dem nach außen gerichteten Türblech eine Vorsatzplatte (nicht dargestellt) befestigt sein kann, welche dem Dekor anderer Küchenmöbel angepasst ist. Zwischen den Türblechen 4 und 5 ist ein Salzbehälter 6 zur Soleaufbereitung für die geräteeigene, nicht näher dargestellte Enthärtungseinrichtung angeordnet. Die Sole dient zum Regenerieren des Enthärters, einem Mischbettharz in einem ebenfalls nicht dargestellten Ionenaustauscher.The FIG. 1 shows in a side view in a schematic representation of a dishwasher 1 with a washing container 2, which can be closed in a known manner by a hinged door unit 3. The door 3 is essentially made of two door panels 4 and 5, wherein in front of the outwardly directed door panel an attachment plate (not shown) may be attached, which is adapted to the decor of other kitchen furniture. Between the door panels 4 and 5, a salt container 6 for brine preparation for the device's own, not shown softening device is arranged. The brine is used to regenerate the softener, a mixed bed resin in an ion exchanger, also not shown.

In der Figur 2 ist ein Salzbehälter mit vereinfachtem, quaderförmigem Aufbau dargestellt. Anstelle dieser Form kann der Salzbehälter eine aus der DE 103 11 126 A1 bekannte Geometrie besitzen. Wesentlich ist lediglich, dass der Behälter aus zwei den Türblechen 4 und 5 zugekehrten Stirnwänden 7 und 8, einer schmalen Bodenwand 9, einer schmalen Deckwand 10 und zwei ebenfalls schmalen Seitenwänden 14 und 15 (s. Figuren 2 und 3) besteht. Die zum Türinnenblech 4 gerichtete Stirnwand 7 ist im oberen Bereich mit einer Salzeinfüllöffnung 11 versehen, welche, wie aus der DE 102 01 792 C1 bekannt, mit einer am Türinnenblech 4 scharnierten Klappe 12 verschlossen werden kann.In the FIG. 2 is a salt container with a simplified, cuboid structure shown. Instead of this form, the salt container one from the DE 103 11 126 A1 possess known geometry. It is only essential that the container of two door panels 4 and 5 facing end walls 7 and 8, a narrow bottom wall 9, a narrow top wall 10 and two also narrow side walls 14 and 15 (s. Figures 2 and 3 ) consists. The door inner panel 4 directed end wall 7 is provided in the upper part with a Salzinfüllöffnung 11, which, as shown in DE 102 01 792 C1 known, can be closed with a flap 12 hinged to the door inner panel 4.

Um den Salzbehälter 6 herum erstreckt sich ein Entlüftungskanal 13 längs der gesamten Deckwand 10 und längs einer Seitenwand 15 bis in den Bodenbereich. Hierzu ist der Salzbehälter 6 in diesen Bereichen doppelwandig ausgeführt, wobei der Zwischenraum zwischen den beiden Wänden 10 und 10.1 und den beiden Wänden 15 und 15.1 den Kanal 13 bildet. Eine dauerhafte Verbindung vom Innenraum des Salzbehälters 6 zur Umgebungsluft 20 stellt eine Entlüftungsöffnung 16 in der Deckwand 10 her. Der Austritt zur Umgebungsluft 20 ist näher zu erkennen in der Figur 1, wo unterhalb des Salzbehälters 6 der Kanalstutzen 17 zur unteren Türrinne 19 weist. Die Türrinne 19 stellt eine Erweiterung des Spülbehälterbodens 2.1 dar, die bis unter die Tür 3 gezogen ist. Hierdurch ist ein Rücklauf von Kondenswasser oder Sole, angedeutet als Tropfen 23, in den Spülbehälter 2 möglich.Around the salt container 6 around a vent channel 13 extends along the entire top wall 10 and along a side wall 15 into the bottom area. For this purpose, the salt container 6 is double-walled in these areas, wherein the gap between the two walls 10 and 10.1 and the two walls 15 and 15.1 13 forms the channel. A permanent connection from the interior of the salt container 6 to the ambient air 20 produces a vent opening 16 in the top wall 10. The outlet to the ambient air 20 can be seen in more detail in the FIG. 1 where below the salt container 6 of the channel stub 17 to the lower door channel 19 has. The door channel 19 represents an extension of the Spülbehälterbodens 2.1, which is pulled up under the door 3. As a result, a return of condensation or brine, indicated as drops 23, in the washing 2 possible.

Aus der Zusammenschau, insbesondere der Figur 2 und 3, wird aus der perspektivischen Darstellung deutlich, dass im Bereich des oberen Kanalabschnitts 13.1 ein labyrinthartiger Fließweg 21 zur Unterbindung des Soleaustritts aus dem Salzbehälter 2 beim Verschwenken der Tür 3 und beim Kippen der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 vorgesehen ist. Der Fließweg 21 ist hierbei strichpunktiert dargestellt, so dass deutlich wird, welchen Weg die Soleflüssigkeit nehmen muss, um austreten zu können. So erstreckt sich die Entlüftungsöffnung 16 von der Stirnfläche 7 lediglich über einen Teilbereich der Deckwand 10. Hierdurch verbleibt bei waagerechter Lage des Salzbehälters 6, beispielsweise bei geöffneter Tür 3, ein Volumen zur Aufnahme der Sole, welches durch die Grundfläche der Stirnwand 8 und die Breite a des verbleibenden Deckwandbereichs 22 definiert wird. Dieses Volumen muss mindestens gleich dem Volumen sein, welches durch die Grundfläche der Bodenwand 9 und die Höhe H der Stirnwand 7 bis zum unteren Rand der Salzeinfüllöffnung 11 definiert wird und damit der maximalen Aufnahmekapazität des Salzbehälters 6 entspricht. Der Steg 18, welcher den Querschnitt des Kanalabschnitts 13.1 zu einem Spalt verengt und damit das besagte Labyrinth bildet, muss ebenfalls mindestens eine Breite a besitzen, vorausgesetzt, die beiden Grundflächen der Stirnwände 7 und 8 sind identisch groß. Dann ist gewährleistet, dass die der maximalen Aufnahmekapazität entsprechende Solemenge auch bei Rückenlage der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 im Salzbehälter 6 verbleibt und nicht über den Steg 18 hinaus in den Entlüftungskanal 13 fließt.From the synopsis, especially the FIG. 2 and 3 , It is clear from the perspective view that in the region of the upper channel section 13.1 a labyrinthine flow path 21 for preventing the brine outlet from the salt container 2 during pivoting the door 3 and when tilting the dishwasher 1 is provided. The flow path 21 is here shown in phantom, so that it becomes clear which way the brine liquid must take in order to escape. Thus, the vent 16 extends from the end face 7 only over a portion of the top wall 10. This leaves at a horizontal position of the salt container 6, for example, with the door open 3, a volume for receiving the brine, which through the base of the end wall 8 and the width a of the remaining top wall portion 22 is defined. This volume must be at least equal to the volume which is defined by the base surface of the bottom wall 9 and the height H of the end wall 7 to the lower edge of the salt filling opening 11 and thus corresponds to the maximum absorption capacity of the salt container 6. The web 18, which narrows the cross section of the channel section 13.1 to a gap and thus forms the said labyrinth must also have at least one width a, provided that the two base surfaces of the end walls 7 and 8 are of identical size. It is then ensured that the amount of brine corresponding to the maximum absorption capacity also remains in the salt container 6 when the dishwasher 1 is in the supine position and does not flow into the venting channel 13 beyond the web 18.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist der zwischen dem Innen- und Außentürblech 4 und 5 der Gerätetür 3 installierte Salzbehälter 6 mit dem Entlüftungskanal 13 und der Salzeinfüllöffnung 11 als geformtes Kunststoffteil ausgebildet.In a further development of the installed between the inner and outer door panel 4 and 5 of the door 3 salt container 6 is formed with the vent passage 13 and the Salzinfüllöffnung 11 as a molded plastic part.

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  1. Dishwasher (1) including a washing chamber (2) that is closable by means of a door (3) and a water-softening device that has an ion exchanger and a salt container (6) for the preparation of brine, wherein the salt container (6) is disposed in an intermediate space in the region of the door (3) and is fillable by means of a closable salt fill opening (11) in its end wall (7) that is adjacent to the inside (4) of the door, characterised in the salt container (6) is provided with a separate vent opening (16), which is disposed in the top wall (10), which, in the position of use with the door closed, is situated at the top, and in that the vent opening (16) opens out into a ventilation channel (13), which extends above the salt container (6) and produces a connection between the interior of the salt container (6) and the ambient air (20).
  2. Dishwasher according to claim 1, characterised in that the vent opening (16) extends in the top wall (10) from an end wall (7, 8) that is adjacent to the door inside or door outside only over a part region of the depth of the top wall.
  3. Dishwasher according to claim 2, characterised in that the vent opening (16) is disposed in the region of the top wall (10) that is adjacent to the door inside (4).
  4. Dishwasher according to at least one of claims 2 or 3, characterised in that within a channel section (13.1) that is adjacent to the top wall (10), a bar (18) narrows the channel cross-section to form a gap, which extends from the end wall (8) situated opposite the vent opening (16) only over a part region of the depth of the top wall.
  5. Dishwasher according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the ventilation channel (13) extends at least approximately as far as into the region of the salt container (6) that is situated diagonally opposite.
  6. Dishwasher according to claim 5, characterised in that the ventilating channel (13) extends around the salt container (6) along its top wall (10) and a side wall (15) as far as approximately into its bottom region.
  7. Dishwasher according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the vent opening (16) is disposed at the start of the ventilation channel (13).
  8. Dishwasher according to at least one of claims 5 to 7, characterised in that at its end situated opposite the vent opening (16), the ventilation channel (13) is provided with an outlet connector (17).
  9. Dishwasher according to claim 8, characterised in that the bottom (2.1) of the washing chamber (2) is widened to form a door groove (19), which extends at least partially underneath the door (13), and in that in the position of use with the door (3) closed, the outlet connector (17) opens out into the door groove (19).
  10. Dishwasher according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the salt container (16) with the ventilation channel (13) and the salt fill opening (11) is in the form of a moulded plastics material part.
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