EP1621659A1 - Household appliance, particularly laundry treating appliance such as a washing machine or a dryer, with a control panel and method for mounting a control panel. - Google Patents

Household appliance, particularly laundry treating appliance such as a washing machine or a dryer, with a control panel and method for mounting a control panel. Download PDF

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EP1621659A1
EP1621659A1 EP05015300A EP05015300A EP1621659A1 EP 1621659 A1 EP1621659 A1 EP 1621659A1 EP 05015300 A EP05015300 A EP 05015300A EP 05015300 A EP05015300 A EP 05015300A EP 1621659 A1 EP1621659 A1 EP 1621659A1
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Timo Humpert
Volker Schellknecht
Gerhard Seysen
Markus Weddling
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  • domestic appliance in particular laundry treatment machine such as washing machine, washer-dryer or tumble dryer, with a control panel and method for mounting a control panel
  • the invention relates to a domestic appliance, in particular laundry treatment machine such as washing machine, washer-dryer or dryer, with a support structure to which at least a front wall and a lid are attached, and with a control panel which serves as a support for controls and / or control components.
  • a domestic appliance in particular laundry treatment machine such as washing machine, washer-dryer or dryer
  • a support structure to which at least a front wall and a lid are attached
  • a control panel which serves as a support for controls and / or control components.
  • the invention relates to a method for mounting a control panel to a support structure of a household appliance.
  • Such a household appliance is known from patent DE 198 45 259 C1.
  • the household appliance disclosed in this document includes a control panel which is mounted on top of the lid on a support structure or the housing.
  • the underside of the control panel contains fastening means which act in the horizontal direction and fix the operating element to the support structure.
  • this arrangement has the disadvantage that due to manufacturing tolerances, a gap or gap between the front wall and the control panel is created.
  • the mounting with the provided fasteners on the bottom of the control panel is quite complex.
  • the household appliance disclosed in European published patent application EP 0 943 721 A1 consists of a frame-shaped supporting structure with a cross-beam receiving the control panel.
  • the recesses and receiving openings for fastening means of the control panel must be made very precise in their dimensions, so that the visual appearance of the visible front is ensured with the control panel.
  • a household appliance which contains a control panel with a separate back.
  • the rear part is fastened by means of fastening means to a dedicated frame part.
  • the handling of the attachment is very cumbersome because the control panel must be accurately inserted with its protruding fasteners in corresponding receiving openings in the support structure and then a hard-to-access screw or other rotary plug-in bolt must be operated with a tool to the final tight fit guarantee.
  • European Published Patent Application EP 1 057 922 A2 discloses a domestic appliance in which the control panel is part of the front wall.
  • the front wall in the accessible area receiving openings for controls and / or control components.
  • a front panel is equipped with the operating elements and / or control components, and functionally connected to the inner machine part. Subsequently, this complete unit is inserted into the housing and fastened, wherein the controls are accessible via receiving openings from the outside. Since tolerances can not be avoided for a front wall of coated metal, this arrangement for the receiving openings with high tolerances in the dimensional stability in terms of size and position can be expected. Another disadvantage is that care must be taken in the manufacturing process during final assembly on the exact location of the controls.
  • DE 100 50 264 A1 discloses a laundry treatment machine with a control panel, which is integrally attached to a border of the housing cover.
  • a complete pre-assembly of the housing cover with the control panel and all components arranged in the control panel is possible, the attachment or connection with the front wall can lead due to cumulative tolerances to large columns or to a step-like offset between control panel and front wall.
  • a laundry treatment machine which contains a control panel with a cutout in the region of the feed opening.
  • the control panel is arranged projecting relative to the front wall.
  • the installation must be carried out with particular care, since the transition points or gaps between the control panel and the front wall change direction several times in the course of their alignment.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a household appliance with a control panel and a method for mounting a control panel, which ensures an optically flush transition between control panel and front wall safely with simple and quick installation.
  • the achievable with the present invention consist in addition to the simple and inexpensive installation is to provide a very stable and durable connection of the control panel with the front wall, which ensures a very small, almost invisible gap between the control panel and the front wall.
  • the control panel with the front wall positively connected.
  • the connection takes place via fastening means not described in detail.
  • the control panel has a cutout that substantially corresponds to the shape of a circular section.
  • the front wall contains on its upper side a shape which substantially corresponds to the shape of a circular section in such a way that this shaped circular section is inserted accurately into the cutout of the control panel.
  • the positioning of the fastening means on the two outer sides and one at the apex of the circular section results in the assembled state, a very stable and kink-resistant connection.
  • a uniform connection over the entire width of the control panel is achieved, whereby the gap between the control panel and the front wall is kept uniformly small.
  • pins are arranged in a preferred embodiment in the lower region at the rear, not visible part of the control panel in a preferably vertical orientation.
  • the reference to this and the following directional information is intended to the intended purpose of the household appliance.
  • the front wall contains on its upper side at an inwardly directed edge corresponding receiving openings for the control panel pin contained, which allow a fixation of the control panel on the front wall.
  • the direct fixation or attachment of the control panel on the front wall ensures a uniformly small gap on the outer visible surface between control panel and front wall. Another advantage is that the mounting of the control panel takes place in only one step and thus made very simple.
  • the downwardly directed pins each have a collar-shaped formation for latching with the receiving opening in the front wall, whereby the rear part is fixed to the front wall in a stationary position.
  • a fastening bushing inserted into the receiving opening and containing a corresponding shape for the collar-shaped formation of the peg provides a particularly secure and reliable fastening.
  • the upper attachment of the control panel is carried out with the aid of the cover to the support structure, for example with a groove arranged at the top of the rear part, in which engages a spring arranged on the cover, wherein the lid is fixed to a support structure.
  • the control panel is attached via the lid to the support structure.
  • control panel can be made in one piece or multiple parts, wherein in a multi-part design, the control panel off a visible front part and a hidden rear part, wherein the rear part contains the fastening means, in particular the already mentioned pin.
  • a washing machine with a control panel 1 and a front wall 2 is shown in front view.
  • the control panel 1 is positively connected to the front wall 2 , wherein the control panel 1 a cutout 5 in the form of a circular section and the front wall 2 include a molding 6 in the form of a circular section.
  • all operating and display elements such as program selector switch, pushbuttons for special functions, lights, display and the Receiving opening 10 arranged for a Waschstoffein facedkasten.
  • the controls protrude through openings provided on the outer surface 3 of the control panel and are thus accessible to the user.
  • openings are also provided which allow light passage for light indicators, for example via optical fibers or is provided for a display via a partial clear zone.
  • the control panel 1 is shown in a form-locking connected to the front wall 2 connected state, wherein the outer visible surface 3 of the control panel 1 is flush with the outer surface 4 of the front wall 2 and passes into this.
  • pins 13 can be seen as fasteners, which are aligned on the underside of the control panel 1 in the intended position or use of the household appliance down.
  • the pins 13 are arranged or integrally formed on a web 11, which ensures a positioning of the fastening means set back from the outer surface 3 of the control panel.
  • the pins 13 include a projection 14 which is inserted into the receiving opening 15 of the front wall 2 and automatically engages when plugging.
  • the front wall 2 comprises at least one forward approximately at right angles to the rear to the inside of bevel 18 in the upper region, which contains the receiving openings 15 for the pins. 13
  • the receiving opening 15 includes a mounting bushing 19, which is preferably inserted into the receiving opening 15 .
  • the mounting bushing 19 includes a projection 20 corresponding to the projection 14 of the pin , whereby a secure and fixed latching connection is provided.
  • fasteners not shown, such as separately equippable brackets that attach a web 11 of the control panel 1 to a fold 18 of the front wall 2 .
  • the fold can, as shown in Fig.
  • the top in the intended position attachment of the control panel 1 is shown for a particular embodiment in Fig. 3 .
  • the control panel 1 in the rear upper portion of a molded groove 23 into which a lid 22 correspondingly arranged spring 24 in the mounted state in the groove 23rd intervenes.
  • the cover 22 is fastened to the support structure 21 by fastening means.
  • a support structure here, for example, a frame assembly 21 can be used with vertical corner profiles and crossbeams for stabilization.
  • other support structures for example a support structure with self-supporting side parts, are conceivable.
  • Fig. 4 shows the control panel 1 from the back or component side with inserted housing 26 for controls and control components.
  • the controls 25 or components 25 for controlling the household appliance are inserted or fitted in this housing 26 before the housing 26 is inserted into the control panel 1 and is attached to the control panel 1 .
  • the attachment of the housing 26 for controls and control components via latching means 27, which engage in corresponding holding means of the control panel and ensure a tight fit. This allows a very simple assembly, since all operating elements 25 and / or control components 25 are placed and fixed in the control panel 1 in an assembly step.

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The plastic moulded panel (1) is fitted into the machine cabinet front panel (4) by depending pegs fitting into plastic bushes (19) in holes in the upper surfaces of the front panel and a groove along the rear of the upper edge of the control panel houses a lip of the top cover (22) retained by a spring element.

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Haushaltgerät, insbesondere Wäschebehandlungsmaschine wie Waschmaschine, Waschtrockner oder Wäschetrockner, mit einer Bedienblende und Verfahren zur Montage einer BedienblendeDomestic appliance, in particular laundry treatment machine such as washing machine, washer-dryer or tumble dryer, with a control panel and method for mounting a control panel

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltgerät, insbesondere Wäschebehandlungsmaschine wie Waschmaschine, Waschtrockner oder Wäschetrockner, mit einer Tragstruktur, an welcher zumindest eine Frontwand und ein Deckel befestigt sind, und mit einer Bedienblende, die als Träger für Bedienelemente und/oder Steuerungskomponenten dient. Zusätzlich betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Montage einer Bedienblende an eine Tragstruktur eines Haushaltgerätes.The invention relates to a domestic appliance, in particular laundry treatment machine such as washing machine, washer-dryer or dryer, with a support structure to which at least a front wall and a lid are attached, and with a control panel which serves as a support for controls and / or control components. In addition, the invention relates to a method for mounting a control panel to a support structure of a household appliance.

Ein solches Haushaltgerät ist aus Patentschrift DE 198 45 259 C1 bekannt. Das in dieser Schrift offenbarte Haushaltgerät enthält eine Bedienblende, die auf der Oberseite über dem Deckel an einer Tragstruktur oder dem Gehäuse befestigt ist. Die Unterseite der Bedienblende enthält Befestigungsmittel, die in horizontaler Richtung wirken und das Bedienelement an der Tragstruktur fixieren. Diese Anordnung hat jedoch den Nachteil, dass aufgrund von Fertigungstoleranzen ein Abstand bzw. ein Spalt zwischen der Frontwand und der Bedienblende entsteht. Des Weiteren ist die Montage mit den hierfür vorgesehenen Befestigungsmitteln auf der Unterseite der Bedienblende recht aufwändig.Such a household appliance is known from patent DE 198 45 259 C1. The household appliance disclosed in this document includes a control panel which is mounted on top of the lid on a support structure or the housing. The underside of the control panel contains fastening means which act in the horizontal direction and fix the operating element to the support structure. However, this arrangement has the disadvantage that due to manufacturing tolerances, a gap or gap between the front wall and the control panel is created. Furthermore, the mounting with the provided fasteners on the bottom of the control panel is quite complex.

Das in der europäischen Offenlegungsschrift EP 0 943 721 A1 offenbarte Haushaltgerät besteht aus einer rahmenförmigen Tragstruktur mit einer die Bedienblende aufnehmende Quertraverse. In dieser Ausführung müssen die Aussparungen und Aufnahmeöffnungen für Befestigungsmittel der Bedienblende in ihren Maßen sehr präzise ausgeführt sein, damit das optische Erscheinungsbild der sichtbaren Front mit der Bedienblende gewährleistet ist.The household appliance disclosed in European published patent application EP 0 943 721 A1 consists of a frame-shaped supporting structure with a cross-beam receiving the control panel. In this embodiment, the recesses and receiving openings for fastening means of the control panel must be made very precise in their dimensions, so that the visual appearance of the visible front is ensured with the control panel.

Aus der Patentschrift DE 198 45 260 C1 ist ein Haushaltgerät bekannt, welches eine Bedienblende mit einem separatem Rückteil enthält. Das Rückteil wird mit Hilfe von Befestigungsmitteln an ein dafür vorgesehenes Rahmenteil befestigt. Die Handhabung der Befestigung ist jedoch sehr umständlich, da das Bedienteil passgenau mit seinen hervorstehenden Befestigungsmitteln in korrespondierende Aufnahmeöffnungen in der Tragstruktur eingesetzt werden muss und anschließend eine schwer zugängliche Schraube oder sonstiges dreh-steckbarer Bolzen mit einem Werkzeug betätigt werden muss, um den endgültigen Festsitz zu gewährleisten.From the patent DE 198 45 260 C1, a household appliance is known, which contains a control panel with a separate back. The rear part is fastened by means of fastening means to a dedicated frame part. The handling of the attachment is very cumbersome because the control panel must be accurately inserted with its protruding fasteners in corresponding receiving openings in the support structure and then a hard-to-access screw or other rotary plug-in bolt must be operated with a tool to the final tight fit guarantee.

Aus der europäischen Offenlegungsschrift EP 1 057 922 A2 ist ein Haushaltgerät bekannt, bei dem die Bedienblende Teil der Frontwand ist. Hierbei enthält die Frontwand im zugänglichen Bereich Aufnahmeöffnungen für Bedienelemente und/oder Steuerungskomponenten. Eine Frontblende wird mit den Bedienelementen und/oder Steuerungskomponenten bestückt, und mit dem inneren Maschinenteil funktional verbunden. Anschließend wird diese komplette Einheit in das Gehäuse eingeführt und befestigt, wobei die Bedienelemente über Aufnahmeöffnungen von außen zugänglich sind. Da sich für eine Frontwand aus beschichtetem Metall Toleranzen nicht vermeiden lassen, ist bei dieser Anordnung für die Aufnahmeöffnungen mit hohen Toleranzen in der Maßhaltigkeit hinsichtlich der Größe und der Position zu rechnen. Ein weiterer Nachteil ist, dass im Fertigungsprozess während der Endmontage auf die genaue Lage der Bedienelemente geachtet wird muss.European Published Patent Application EP 1 057 922 A2 discloses a domestic appliance in which the control panel is part of the front wall. Here, the front wall in the accessible area receiving openings for controls and / or control components. A front panel is equipped with the operating elements and / or control components, and functionally connected to the inner machine part. Subsequently, this complete unit is inserted into the housing and fastened, wherein the controls are accessible via receiving openings from the outside. Since tolerances can not be avoided for a front wall of coated metal, this arrangement for the receiving openings with high tolerances in the dimensional stability in terms of size and position can be expected. Another disadvantage is that care must be taken in the manufacturing process during final assembly on the exact location of the controls.

Die DE 100 50 264 A1 offenbart eine Wäschebehandlungsmaschine mit einer Bedienblende, die einstückig an einer Umrandung des Gehäusedeckels befestigt ist. Hierdurch ist eine komplette Vormontage des Gehäusedeckels mit der Bedienblende und allen in der Bedienblende angeordneten Komponenten möglich, die Befestigung bzw. Verbindung mit der Frontwand kann aufgrund addierender Toleranzen zu großen Spalten oder zu einem stufenförmigen Versatz zwischen Bedienblende und Frontwand führen.DE 100 50 264 A1 discloses a laundry treatment machine with a control panel, which is integrally attached to a border of the housing cover. As a result, a complete pre-assembly of the housing cover with the control panel and all components arranged in the control panel is possible, the attachment or connection with the front wall can lead due to cumulative tolerances to large columns or to a step-like offset between control panel and front wall.

Aus der WO 02/22934 A2 ist eine Wäschebehandlungsmaschine bekannt, die eine Bedienblende mit einem Ausschnitt im Bereich der Beschickungsöffnung enthält. Hierbei ist die Bedienblende gegenüber der Frontwand vorspringend angeordnet. Um gleichmäßige Spaltbreiten zu gewährleisten, muss die Montage besonders sorgfältig durchgeführt werden, da die Übergangsstellen bzw. Spalten zwischen Bedienblende und Frontwand im Verlauf ihrer Ausrichtung mehrfach die Richtung ändern.From WO 02/22934 A2 a laundry treatment machine is known, which contains a control panel with a cutout in the region of the feed opening. Here, the control panel is arranged projecting relative to the front wall. In order to ensure uniform gap widths, the installation must be carried out with particular care, since the transition points or gaps between the control panel and the front wall change direction several times in the course of their alignment.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist, ein Haushaltgerät mit einer Bedienblende und ein Verfahren zur Montage einer Bedienblende bereitzustellen, das bei einfacher und schneller Montage einen optisch bündigen Übergang zwischen Bedienblende und Vorderwand sicher gewährleistet.The object of the invention is to provide a household appliance with a control panel and a method for mounting a control panel, which ensures an optically flush transition between control panel and front wall safely with simple and quick installation.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Haushaltgerät mit einer Bedienblende mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen. Die einfache und schnelle Montage erfolgt gemäß des Verfahrensanspruchs 14.This object is achieved by a household appliance with a control panel with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention will become apparent from the following subclaims. The simple and quick installation is carried out according to the method claim 14.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichbaren Vorteile bestehen neben der einfachen und kostengünstigen Montage darin, eine sehr stabile und haltbare Verbindung der Bedienblende mit der Frontwand bereitzustellen, die einen sehr kleinen, nahezu nicht sichtbaren Spalt zwischen der Bedienblende und der Frontwand sicherstellt. Hierzu wird die Bedienblende mit der Frontwand formschlüssig verbunden. Die Verbindung erfolgt über nicht näher beschriebene Befestigungsmittel.The achievable with the present invention consist in addition to the simple and inexpensive installation is to provide a very stable and durable connection of the control panel with the front wall, which ensures a very small, almost invisible gap between the control panel and the front wall. For this purpose, the control panel with the front wall positively connected. The connection takes place via fastening means not described in detail.

In einer Ausführungsform weist die Bedienblende einen Ausschnitt auf, der im wesentlichen der Form eines Kreisabschnitts entspricht. Die Frontwand enthält auf seiner Oberseite eine Ausformung, die im wesentlichen der Form eines Kreisabschnitts entspricht und zwar derart, dass dieser ausgeformte Kreisabschnitt in den Ausschnitt der Bedienblende passgenau eingefügt wird. Durch die Positionierung der Befestigungsmittel an den beiden äußeren Seiten und eines im Scheitelpunkt des Kreisabschnitts ergibt sich im zusammengefügten Zustand eine sehr stabile und knickfeste Verbindung. Zusätzlich wird eine gleichmäßige Verbindung über die gesamte Breite der Bedienblende erreicht, wodurch der Spalt zwischen der Bedienblende und der Frontwand gleichmäßig klein gehalten wird.In one embodiment, the control panel has a cutout that substantially corresponds to the shape of a circular section. The front wall contains on its upper side a shape which substantially corresponds to the shape of a circular section in such a way that this shaped circular section is inserted accurately into the cutout of the control panel. The positioning of the fastening means on the two outer sides and one at the apex of the circular section results in the assembled state, a very stable and kink-resistant connection. In addition, a uniform connection over the entire width of the control panel is achieved, whereby the gap between the control panel and the front wall is kept uniformly small.

Als Befestigungsmittel werden in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform im unteren Bereich am rückwärtigen, nicht sichtbaren Teil der Bedienblende Zapfen in vorzugsweise vertikaler Ausrichtung angeordnet. Der Bezug für diese und folgende Richtungsangaben versteht sich in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage des Haushaltgerätes. Die Frontwand enthält auf seiner Oberseite an einer nach innen gerichteten Abkantung korrespondierende Aufnahmeöffnungen für die die Bedienblende enthaltenen Zapfen, die eine Fixierung der Bedienblende an der Frontwand ermöglichen. Durch die direkte Fixierung bzw. Befestigung der Bedienblende an der Frontwand ist ein gleichmäßig kleiner Spalt an der äußeren sichtbaren Fläche zwischen Bedienblende und Frontwand gewährleistet. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass die Montage der Bedienblende in nur einem Arbeitsschritt erfolgt und sich somit sehr einfach gestaltet.As a fastening means pins are arranged in a preferred embodiment in the lower region at the rear, not visible part of the control panel in a preferably vertical orientation. The reference to this and the following directional information is intended to the intended purpose of the household appliance. The front wall contains on its upper side at an inwardly directed edge corresponding receiving openings for the control panel pin contained, which allow a fixation of the control panel on the front wall. The direct fixation or attachment of the control panel on the front wall ensures a uniformly small gap on the outer visible surface between control panel and front wall. Another advantage is that the mounting of the control panel takes place in only one step and thus made very simple.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weisen die nach unten ausgerichteten Zapfen jeweils eine kragenförmige Ausformung zur Verrastung mit der Aufnahmeöffnung in der Frontwand auf, wodurch das Rückteil an der Frontwand in einer ortrichtigen Position befestigt wird. In einer weiteren Ausführungsform stellt eine in die Aufnahmeöffnung eingesteckte Befestigungsbuchse, die zur kragenförmigen Ausformung des Zapfens eine korrespondierende Ausformung enthält, eine besonders sichere und zuverlässige Befestigung bereit. Die obere Befestigung der Bedienblende erfolgt unter Zuhilfenahme des Deckels an die Tragstruktur, beispielsweise mit einer an der Oberseite des Rückteils angeordneten Nut, in die eine am Deckel angeordnete Feder eingreift, wobei der Deckel an einer Tragstruktur befestigt ist. Somit wird die Bedienblende über den Deckel an der Tragstruktur befestigt.In a preferred embodiment, the downwardly directed pins each have a collar-shaped formation for latching with the receiving opening in the front wall, whereby the rear part is fixed to the front wall in a stationary position. In a further embodiment, a fastening bushing inserted into the receiving opening and containing a corresponding shape for the collar-shaped formation of the peg provides a particularly secure and reliable fastening. The upper attachment of the control panel is carried out with the aid of the cover to the support structure, for example with a groove arranged at the top of the rear part, in which engages a spring arranged on the cover, wherein the lid is fixed to a support structure. Thus, the control panel is attached via the lid to the support structure.

In weiteren Ausführungsformen kann je nach Anwendungsfall die Bedienblende einstückig oder mehrteilig ausgeführt sein, wobei bei einer mehrteiligen Ausführung die Bedienblende aus einem sichtbaren Vorderteil und einem verdeckten Rückteil besteht, wobei das Rückteil die Befestigungsmittel, insbesondere die bereits genannten Zapfen enthält.In further embodiments, depending on the application, the control panel can be made in one piece or multiple parts, wherein in a multi-part design, the control panel off a visible front part and a hidden rear part, wherein the rear part contains the fastening means, in particular the already mentioned pin.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform stellt die Bedienblende die Befestigungsmittel für die in der Bedienblende vorgesehenen Bedienelemente, Aufnahmegehäuse für die Bedienelemente, Komponenten zur Gerätesteuerung oder Aufnahmegehäuse für die Komponenten zur Gerätesteuerung bereit. Hierdurch kann die Montage der Bedienblende nach folgendem Verfahren erfolgen mit den Schritten:

  • Bestücken eines Aufnahmegehäuses mit Bedienelementen und/oder Komponenten zur Gerätesteuerung,
  • Verbinden und Verrasten des Aufnahmegehäuses mit der Bedienblende,
  • Einführen der Zapfen der Bedienblende in die korrespondierenden Aufnahmeöffnungen der Frontwand, wobei die Einführung mehrerer Zapfen gleichzeitig mit in einem Montageschritt erfolgt,
  • Verbinden der im Gehäusedeckel enthaltenen Befestigungsmittel mit den in der Bedienblende korrespondierenden Befestigungsmitteln durch positionsrichtiges Anbringen des Gehäusedeckels an die Tragstruktur des Haushaltgerätes.
In a further embodiment, the control panel provides the fastening means for the operating elements provided in the control panel, receiving housing for the operating elements, components for device control or receiving housing for the components for device control. This allows the mounting of the control panel according to the following procedure with the steps:
  • Equipping a receiving housing with operating elements and / or components for device control,
  • Connecting and locking the receiving housing with the control panel,
  • Inserting the pins of the control panel in the corresponding receiving openings of the front wall, wherein the introduction of several pins simultaneously with in an assembly step,
  • Connecting the fastening means contained in the housing cover with the fastening means corresponding in the control panel by positionally correct attachment of the housing cover to the support structure of the household appliance.

Da die einzelnen Schritte in unterschiedlichen Fertigungsumgebungen und Zeiten erfolgen können, ergibt sich eine für jeden Schritt optimierte Einzelmontage.Since the individual steps can be carried out in different production environments and times, this results in an optimized individual assembly for each step.

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

Fig. 1
ein Haushaltgerät mit einer Bedienblende in der Vorderansicht,
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in einer detaillierten perspektivischen vorderen Ansicht die Bedienblende und die Frontwand,
Fig. 3
die erfindungsgemäße Bedienblende in einer Seitenansicht als Schnittdarstellung im montierten Zustand,
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in einer perspektivischen Ansicht den hinteren Bereich die Bedienblende mit den Bedienelementen und/oder Steuerungskomponenten.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1
a household appliance with a control panel in front view,
Fig. 2
in a detailed perspective front view of the control panel and the front wall,
Fig. 3
the control panel according to the invention in a side view as a sectional view in the mounted state,
Fig. 4
in a perspective view the rear area the control panel with the controls and / or control components.

In der in Fig. 1 ist eine Waschmaschine mit einer Bedienblende 1 und einer Frontwand 2 in der Vorderansicht dargestellt. Hierbei ist die Bedienblende 1 mit der Frontwand 2 formschlüssig verbunden, wobei die Bedienblende 1 einen Ausschnitt 5 in Form eines Kreisabschnitts und die Frontwand 2 eine Ausformung 6 in Form eines Kreisabschnitts enthalten. In der Bedienblende sind im bestimmungsgemäßen montierten Zustand alle Bedien- und Anzeigeelemente, wie Programmwahlschalter, Drucktasten für Sonderfunktionen, Leuchtanzeigen, Display sowie die Aufnahmeöffnung 10 für einen Waschmitteleinspülkasten angeordnet. Die Bedienelemente ragen durch vorgesehene Öffnungen über die äußere Fläche 3 der Bedienblende hervor und sind somit für den Benutzer zugänglich. Für Anzeigeelemente sind ebenfalls Öffnungen vorgesehen, die einen Lichtdurchtritt für Leuchtanzeigen, beispielsweise über Lichtleiter ermöglichen oder für ein Display über eine partielle Klarsichtzone vorgesehen ist.In Fig. 1 , a washing machine with a control panel 1 and a front wall 2 is shown in front view. Here, the control panel 1 is positively connected to the front wall 2 , wherein the control panel 1 a cutout 5 in the form of a circular section and the front wall 2 include a molding 6 in the form of a circular section. In the control panel are in the intended assembled state all operating and display elements, such as program selector switch, pushbuttons for special functions, lights, display and the Receiving opening 10 arranged for a Waschmitteleinspülkasten. The controls protrude through openings provided on the outer surface 3 of the control panel and are thus accessible to the user. For display elements openings are also provided which allow light passage for light indicators, for example via optical fibers or is provided for a display via a partial clear zone.

In der Fig. 3 ist die Bedienblende 1 in einem mit der Frontwand 2 formschlüssigen verbundenen Zustand dargestellt, wobei die äußere sichtbare Fläche 3 der Bedienblende 1 bündig zur äußeren Fläche 4 der Frontwand 2 steht bzw. in diese übergeht. In dieser Darstellung sind als Befestigungsmittel Zapfen 13 zu erkennen, die auf der Unterseite der Bedienblende 1 in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage oder Verwendung des Haushaltgerätes nach unten ausgerichtet sind. Hierbei sind die Zapfen 13 an einem Steg 11 angeordnet bzw. angeformt, der eine Positionierung der Befestigungsmittel rückversetzt gegenüber der äußeren Fläche 3 der Bedienblende gewährleistet. Zur Verrastung mit der Frontwand 2 enthalten die Zapfen 13 einen Vorsprung 14, der in die Aufnahmeöffnung 15 der Frontwand 2 eingesteckt wird und beim Einstecken selbständig einrastet. Die Frontwand 2 enthält zumindest eine in etwa im rechten Winkel nach hinten zum Geräteinneren gerichtete Abkantung 18 im oberen Bereich, die die Aufnahmeöffnungen 15 für die Zapfen 13 enthält. Zur Verbesserung der Verrastung enthält die Aufnahmeöffnung 15 eine Befestigungsbuchse 19, die vorzugsweise in die Aufnahmeöffnung 15 eingesteckt wird. Die Befestigungsbuchse 19 enthält eine zum Vorsprung 14 des Zapfens korrespondierende Ausformung 20, wodurch eine sichere und feste Rastverbindung bereitstellt wird. Es sind jedoch andere nicht dargestellte Befestigungsmittel, wie beispielsweise separat bestückbare Klammern, die einen Steg 11 der Bedienblende 1 an einer Abkantung 18 der Frontwand 2 befestigen. Die Abkantung kann, wie in der Fig. 3 dargestellt, mehrfach, vorteilhafter weise 3-fach ausgeführt sein, wobei die erste Abkantung 16 in etwa im rechten Winkel nach hinten zum Geräteinneren gerichtet ist, die zweite Abkantung 17 im rechten Winkel nach oben gerichtet ist und die dritte Abkantung 18 in etwa im rechten Winkel nach hinten zum Geräteinneren gerichtet ist. Dadurch bildet die zweite Abkantung 17 einen Versatz zwischen der ersten sichtbaren Abkantung 16 und der dritten Abkantung 18 wobei die dritte Abkantung 18 die Aufnahmeöffnungen 12 enthält. Hierdurch kann eine an der Bedienblende 1 angeformte, der äußeren Fläche 3 übergehende Überkragung 12 die zur Befestigung verwendeten Zapfen 13 und Buchsen 19 oder sonstige nicht dargestellte Befestigungsmittel vorteilhaft abdecken.In Fig. 3 , the control panel 1 is shown in a form-locking connected to the front wall 2 connected state, wherein the outer visible surface 3 of the control panel 1 is flush with the outer surface 4 of the front wall 2 and passes into this. In this illustration, pins 13 can be seen as fasteners, which are aligned on the underside of the control panel 1 in the intended position or use of the household appliance down. Here, the pins 13 are arranged or integrally formed on a web 11, which ensures a positioning of the fastening means set back from the outer surface 3 of the control panel. For latching with the front wall 2 , the pins 13 include a projection 14 which is inserted into the receiving opening 15 of the front wall 2 and automatically engages when plugging. The front wall 2 comprises at least one forward approximately at right angles to the rear to the inside of bevel 18 in the upper region, which contains the receiving openings 15 for the pins. 13 To improve the latching the receiving opening 15 includes a mounting bushing 19, which is preferably inserted into the receiving opening 15 . The mounting bushing 19 includes a projection 20 corresponding to the projection 14 of the pin , whereby a secure and fixed latching connection is provided. However, there are other fasteners, not shown, such as separately equippable brackets that attach a web 11 of the control panel 1 to a fold 18 of the front wall 2 . The fold can, as shown in Fig. 3 , multiply, advantageously be performed 3-fold, wherein the first fold 16 is directed approximately at right angles to the rear of the device interior, the second fold 17 is directed at right angles to the top and the third fold 18 is directed approximately at right angles to the rear of the device interior. As a result, the second fold 17 forms an offset between the first visible fold 16 and the third fold 18, wherein the third fold 18 contains the receiving openings 12 . As a result, an integrally formed on the control panel 1 , the outer surface 3 merging overhang 12 advantageously cover the pins used for fastening pin 13 and jacks 19 or other fasteners, not shown.

In der Fig. 2 ist die Positionierung der Befestigungsmittel, insbesondere der Zapfen 13, in der Bedienblende 1 dargestellt, wobei zumindest ein Befestigungsmittel am linken Ende 7, ein weiteres im Bereich des Scheitelpunktes 8 des kreisabschnittsförmigen Ausschnitts 5 und ein weiteres am rechten Ende 9 der Bedienblende 1 angeordnet ist. Somit ergibt sich im zusammengefügten Zustand eine sehr stabile und knickfeste Verbindung. 2 , the positioning of the fastening means, in particular the pin 13, in the control panel 1 , wherein at least one fastening means at the left end 7, another in the region of the apex 8 of the circular section-shaped section 5 and another at the right end of the 9 Control panel 1 is arranged. Thus, in the assembled state results in a very stable and kink-resistant connection.

Die in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage obere Befestigung der Bedienblende 1 ist für eine besondere Ausführungsform in Fig. 3 aufgezeigt. In dieser Ausführungsform erfolgt die Befestigung der Bedienblende 1 über den Deckel 22 an die Tragstruktur 21. Hierbei weist die Bedienblende 1 im hinteren oberen Bereich eine ausgeformte Nut 23 auf, in die eine am Deckel 22 korrespondierend angeordnete Feder 24 im montierten Zustand in die Nut 23 eingreift. Der Deckel 22 wird mit Befestigungsmitteln an der Tragstruktur 21 befestigt. Dadurch wird trotz einfacher Montage der Bedienblende 1 eine zuverlässige, feste und gegenüber der Frontwand 2 formschlüssige und flächig bündige Verbindung erreicht. Als Tragstruktur kann hierbei beispielsweise eine Rahmenanordnung 21 mit vertikalen Eckprofilen und Quertraversen zur Stabilisierung verwendet werden. Es sind jedoch andere Tragstrukturen, beispielsweise eine Tragstruktur mit selbsttragenden Seitenteilen, denkbar.The top in the intended position attachment of the control panel 1 is shown for a particular embodiment in Fig. 3 . In this embodiment, the attachment of the control panel 1 via the cover 22 to the support structure 21. In this case, the control panel 1 in the rear upper portion of a molded groove 23 into which a lid 22 correspondingly arranged spring 24 in the mounted state in the groove 23rd intervenes. The cover 22 is fastened to the support structure 21 by fastening means. As a result, despite a simple assembly of the control panel 1 a reliable, solid and opposite the front wall 2 positive and flat flush connection is achieved. As a support structure here, for example, a frame assembly 21 can be used with vertical corner profiles and crossbeams for stabilization. However, other support structures, for example a support structure with self-supporting side parts, are conceivable.

Die Fig. 4 zeigt die Bedienblende 1 von der Rückseite bzw. Bestückungsseite mit eingesetztem Gehäuse 26 für Bedienelemente und Steuerungskomponenten. Die Bedienelemente 25 oder Komponenten 25 zur Steuerung des Haushaltgerätes werden in dieses Gehäuse 26 eingesetzt bzw. bestückt, bevor das Gehäuse 26 in die Bedienblende 1 eingesetzt wird bzw. an der Bedienblende 1 befestigt wird. Die Befestigung des Gehäuses 26 für Bedienelemente und Steuerungskomponenten erfolgt über Rastmittel 27, die in korrespondierende Haltemittel der Bedienblende einrasten und einen Festsitz gewährleisten. Dies ermöglicht eine sehr einfache Montage, da in einem Montageschritt alle Bedienelemente 25 und/oder Steuerungskomponenten 25 in der Bedienblende 1 platziert und befestigt werden. Fig. 4 shows the control panel 1 from the back or component side with inserted housing 26 for controls and control components. The controls 25 or components 25 for controlling the household appliance are inserted or fitted in this housing 26 before the housing 26 is inserted into the control panel 1 and is attached to the control panel 1 . The attachment of the housing 26 for controls and control components via latching means 27, which engage in corresponding holding means of the control panel and ensure a tight fit. This allows a very simple assembly, since all operating elements 25 and / or control components 25 are placed and fixed in the control panel 1 in an assembly step.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1:1:
Bedienblendecontrol panel
2:2:
Frontwandfront wall
3:3:
Äußere Fläche der BedienblendeOuter surface of the control panel
4:4:
Äußere Fläche der FrontwandOuter surface of the front wall
5:5:
Kreisabschnitt in der BedienblendeCircular section in the control panel
6:6:
Kreisabschnitt in der VorderwandCircular section in the front wall
7:7:
Linkes Ende der BedienblendeLeft end of the control panel
8:8th:
Scheitelpunkt des KreisabschnittsVertex of the circle section
9:9:
Rechtes Ende der BedienblendeRight end of the control panel
10:10:
Aufnahmeöffnung für WaschmittelspülkastenReceiving opening for detergent cistern
11:11:
Stegweb
12:12:
Überkragungoverhang
13:13:
Zapfenspigot
14:14:
kragenförmige Ausformung am ZapfenCollar-shaped formation on the pin
15:15:
Aufnahmeöffnungreceiving opening
16:16:
Erste AbkantungFirst fold
17:17:
Zweite AbkantungSecond fold
18:18:
Dritte AbkantungThird fold
19:19:
Befestigungsbuchsemounting bushing
20:20:
Ausformung in der BefestigungsbuchseForming in the mounting bushing
21:21:
Tragstruktursupporting structure
22:22:
Deckelcover
23:23:
Nut in der BedienblendeGroove in the control panel
24:24:
Federfeather
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Bedienelemente / Komponenten zur GerätesteuerungOperating elements / components for device control
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Gehäuse für Bedienelemente und/oder Komponenten zur GerätesteuerungHousing for controls and / or components for device control
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Rastmittellatching means

Claims (14)

Haushaltgerät, insbesondere Wäschebehandlungsmaschine wie Waschmaschine, Waschtrockner oder Wäschetrockner, mit einer Tragstruktur (21), an welcher eine Frontwand (2) und ein Deckel (22) befestigt ist, und mit einer Bedienblende (1), die als Träger für ein Bedienelemente (25) enthaltendes Aufnahmegehäuse (26) fungiert, wobei die Bedienblende (1) in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage im oberen Bereich über den Gehäusedeckel (22) an der Tragstruktur (21) befestigt ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Frontwand (2) in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage im oberen Bereich zumindest eine nach hinten zum Geräteinneren gerichtete Abkantung (18) mit Aufnahmeöffnungen (15) enthält, und
dass die Bedienblende (1) Mittel zur Fixierung und/oder Befestigung an der Frontwand (2) enthält, wobei als Mittel zur Fixierung und/oder Befestigung Zapfen (13) verwendet werden, wobei für jeden Zapfen (13) jeweils eine korrespondierende Aufnahmeöffnung (15) im oberen Bereich der Frontwand (2) vorgesehen ist, so dass die Bedienblende (1) in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage in ihrem unteren Bereich mit dem oberen Bereich der Frontwand (2) verbunden ist.Domestic appliance, in particular laundry treatment machine such as washing machine, washer-dryer or tumble dryer, with a support structure (21) to which a front wall (2) and a lid (22) is attached, and with a control panel (1) serving as a support for a control elements (25 ), wherein the control panel (1) in the intended position in the upper area on the housing cover (22) is attached to the support structure (21),
characterized,
that the front wall (2) in the intended position in the upper region at least one directed towards the rear of the device interior fold (18) with receiving openings (15), and
in that the operating panel (1) contains means for fixing and / or fastening on the front wall (2), wherein pins (13) are used as means for fixing and / or fastening, wherein for each pin (13) a corresponding receiving opening (15 ) is provided in the upper region of the front wall (2), so that the control panel (1) is connected in the intended position in its lower region with the upper region of the front wall (2). Haushaltgerät nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die äußere Fläche (4) der Frontwand (2) im wesentlichen bündig mit der äußeren Fläche (3) der Bedienblende (1) angeordnet ist.Household appliance according to claim 1,
characterized,
in that the outer surface (4) of the front wall (2) is arranged substantially flush with the outer surface (3) of the control panel (1). Haushaltgerät nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Bedienblende (1) im Verbindungsbereich mit der Frontwand in der Vorderansicht einen Ausschnitt (5) in Form einer Kreisabschnitts aufweist, wobei die Frontwand hierzu korrespondierend einen ausgeformten Kreisabschnitt (6) enthält.Household appliance according to claim 2,
characterized,
that the control panel (1) in the connection region with the front wall in the front view has a cutout (5) in the form of a circular section, wherein the front wall corresponding thereto contains a shaped circular section (6). Haushaltgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Bedienblende (1) in zumindest drei Bereichen Mittel zur Fixierung und/oder Befestigung an Frontwand (2) enthält, wobei ein erster Bereich (7) in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage am linken Ende der Bedienblende, ein zweiter Bereich (8) im Scheitelpunkt des Ausschnitts und ein dritter Bereich (9) am rechten Ende der Bedienblende liegt.Domestic appliance according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized,
that the control panel (1) in at least three areas, means for fixing and / or fastening on the front wall (2), wherein a first region (7) in the intended position on the left end of the control panel, a second region (8) at the apex of the cutout and a third area (9) is located at the right end of the control panel. Haushaltgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Bedienblende (1) in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage im unteren Bereich formschlüssig mit der Frontwand (2) verbunden ist.Domestic appliance according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized,
that the control panel (1) in the intended position in the lower region is positively connected to the front wall (2). Haushaltgerät nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Frontwand (2) in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage im oberen Bereich drei Abkantungen enthält, wobei eine erste Abkantung (16) nach hinten zum Geräteinneren, eine zweite Abkantung (17) nach oben und eine dritte Abkantung (18) nach hinten zum Geräteinneren gerichtet ist, wobei die zweite Abkantung (17) einen Versatz zwischen der ersten Abkantung (16) und der dritten Abkantung (18) bildet und wobei die Bedienblende (1) an der dritten Abkantung (18) befestigt wird.Household appliance according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the front wall (2) in the intended position in the upper area contains three folds, with a first fold (16) towards the rear of the device interior, a second fold (17) directed upward and a third fold (18) to the rear to the inside of the device, wherein the second fold (17) forms an offset between the first fold (16) and the third fold (18) and wherein the control panel (1) is attached to the third fold (18). Haushaltgerät nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Zapfen (13) an der Bedienblende (1) in bestimmungsgemäßer Lage des Haushaltgerätes nach unten ausgerichtet sind.Household appliance according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the pins (13) on the control panel (1) are aligned in the intended position of the household appliance down. Haushaltgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Zapfen (13) zur Verrastung in der Aufnahmeöffnung (15) der Frontwand eine kragenförmige Ausformung (14) aufweisen.Domestic appliance according to claim 1 or 7,
characterized,
that the pins (13) for latching in the receiving opening (15) of the front wall have a collar-shaped formation (14). Haushaltgerät nach Anspruch 1, 7 oder 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Zapfen (13) über einen Steg (11) an der Bedienblende angeformt sind.Domestic appliance according to claim 1, 7 or 8,
characterized,
that the pins (13) are formed by a web (11) on the control panel. Haushaltgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1, 7 bis 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Aufnahmeöffnungen (15) der Frontwand (1) Befestigungsbuchsen (19) enthalten, wobei die Befestigungsbuchsen (19) eine zur kragenförmigen Ausformung (14) des Zapfens (13) korrespondierende Ausformung (20) enthalten, wobei im eingesteckten Zustand eine Verrastung des Zapfens (13) mit der Befestigungsbuchse (20) erfolgt, wodurch die Bedienblende (1) an der Frontwand (2) fixiert und/oder befestigt wird.Domestic appliance according to one of claims 1, 7 to 9,
characterized,
in that the receiving openings (15) of the front wall (1) contain fastening bushes (19), wherein the fastening bushes (19) contain a formation (20) corresponding to the collar-shaped formation (14) of the pin (13), wherein in the inserted state a locking of the pin (13) with the mounting bushing (20), whereby the control panel (1) on the front wall (2) fixed and / or fixed. Haushaltgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Bedienblende (1) eine angeformte Überkragung (12) enthält, die eine Verlängerung der äußeren Fläche (3) der Bedienblende bildet.Domestic appliance according to one of claims 1 to 10,
characterized,
in that the operating panel (1) contains an integrally formed overhang (12) which forms an extension of the outer surface (3) of the control panel. Haushaltgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Bedienblende (1) ein separates Aufnahmegehäuse (26) enthält, wobei in dem Aufnahmegehäuse Bedienelemente (25), und/oder Komponenten zur Gerätesteuerung (25) platziert sind.Domestic appliance according to one of claims 1 to 11,
characterized,
in that the operating panel (1) contains a separate receiving housing (26), wherein operating elements (25), and / or components for device control (25) are placed in the receiving housing. Haushaltgerät nach Anspruch 12,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Aufnahmegehäuse (26) über Rastmittel (27) an der Bedienblende befestigt wird.Household appliance according to claim 12,
characterized,
that the receiving housing (26) is secured by means of locking means (27) on the control panel. Verfahren zur Montage einer Bedienblende (1) für ein Haushaltgerät, insbesondere Wäschebehandlungsmaschine wie Waschmaschine, Waschtrockner oder Wäschetrockner, wobei das Verfahren folgende Schritte umfasst: - Bestücken eines Aufnahmegehäuses (26) mit Bedienelementen (25) und/oder Komponenten zur Gerätesteuerung, - Verbinden und Verrasten des Aufnahmegehäuses (26) mit der Bedienblende (1) - Einführen der Zapfen (13) der Bedienblende in die korrespondierenden Aufnahmeöffnungen (15) der Frontwand, wobei die Einführung mehrerer Zapfen (13) gleichzeitig mit in einem Montageschritt erfolgt, - Verbinden der im Deckel (22) enthaltenen Befestigungsmittel (24) mit den in der Bedienblende (1) korrespondierenden Befestigungsmitteln (23) durch positionsrichtiges Anbringen des Deckels (22) an die Tragstruktur (21). Method for mounting a control panel (1) for a domestic appliance, in particular a laundry machine such as a washing machine, washer-dryer or tumble dryer, the method comprising the following steps: - equipping a receiving housing (26) with operating elements (25) and / or components for device control, - Connecting and locking the receiving housing (26) with the control panel (1) Inserting the pins (13) of the control panel in the corresponding receiving openings (15) of the front wall, wherein the introduction of a plurality of pins (13) takes place simultaneously with in an assembly step, - Connecting the fastening means (24) contained in the cover (22) with the fastening means (23) corresponding in the control panel (1) by correctly attaching the cover (22) to the support structure (21).
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