EP1645679A3 - Household apparatus, in particular a laundry treatment machine like a washing machine, a washing and drying machine or a drier with a control panel - Google Patents

Household apparatus, in particular a laundry treatment machine like a washing machine, a washing and drying machine or a drier with a control panel Download PDF

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EP1645679A3
EP1645679A3 EP05020653A EP05020653A EP1645679A3 EP 1645679 A3 EP1645679 A3 EP 1645679A3 EP 05020653 A EP05020653 A EP 05020653A EP 05020653 A EP05020653 A EP 05020653A EP 1645679 A3 EP1645679 A3 EP 1645679A3
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machine
washing
drier
control panel
laundry treatment
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Timo Humpert
Gerhard Seysen
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Miele und Cie KG
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
    • D06F34/34—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress characterised by mounting or attachment features, e.g. detachable control panels or detachable display panels
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/08—Draining of washing liquids
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2209/00—Layers
    • H01H2209/006—Force isolators
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H01H2223/004—Evacuation of penetrating liquid
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/054—Mounting of key housings on same printed circuit
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00—Applications
    • H01H2231/012—Household appliance

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
  • Main Body Construction Of Washing Machines And Laundry Dryers (AREA)
  • Bidet-Like Cleaning Device And Other Flush Toilet Accessories (AREA)
  • Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)
  • Catching Or Destruction (AREA)

Abstract

An operating cover (OC) (1) acts as a support for a retaining casing with a printed circuit board (PCB) (12) fitted with control components (20) and switches (13). On its front wall, the OC has operating elements like buttons for adjusting programs or additional functions that maintain an active mechanical link to switches on the PCB via tappets (9) fitted with domes (18).
EP05020653A 2004-10-05 2005-09-22 Household apparatus, in particular a laundry treatment machine like a washing machine, a washing and drying machine or a drier with a control panel Not-in-force EP1645679B1 (en)

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DE102004048755A DE102004048755B4 (en) 2004-10-05 2004-10-05 Domestic appliance, in particular laundry treatment machine such as washing machine, washer-dryer or tumble dryer with a control panel

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EP1645679A2 EP1645679A2 (en) 2006-04-12
EP1645679A3 true EP1645679A3 (en) 2006-07-12
EP1645679B1 EP1645679B1 (en) 2007-07-18

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EP05020653A Not-in-force EP1645679B1 (en) 2004-10-05 2005-09-22 Household apparatus, in particular a laundry treatment machine like a washing machine, a washing and drying machine or a drier with a control panel

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AT (1) ATE367469T1 (en)
DE (2) DE102004048755B4 (en)

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DE102006026910B4 (en) 2006-06-09 2020-04-02 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Control unit for a household appliance
CN101528104B (en) * 2006-06-09 2012-05-30 Bsh博世和西门子家用器具有限公司 Domestic appliance with a panel
WO2007141135A1 (en) * 2006-06-09 2007-12-13 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Domestic appliance with a panel
KR20130039457A (en) * 2011-10-12 2013-04-22 삼성전자주식회사 Control panel assembly and washing machine having the same
EP3187648B1 (en) * 2015-12-29 2022-03-30 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Household appliance
EP3187647B1 (en) * 2015-12-29 2022-02-23 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Household appliance with an electronic board and method for manufacturing a household appliance

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DE323791C (en) * 1918-11-20 1920-08-05 Aeg Equipment on electrical apparatus, in particular switching apparatus, for the dust, splash water and splash water-tight covering of openings
DE10308204B3 (en) * 2003-02-25 2004-02-05 Miele & Cie. Kg Top-loading washing machine, for domestic use, has elastomer element with spray water drainage opening between operating field switch panel and electronics housing at its rear
DE10309823A1 (en) * 2003-03-05 2004-09-16 Miele & Cie. Kg Method for operating washing machine function has push- button in control panel which depresses on to switch plate having light source

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DE4111680C2 (en) * 1991-04-10 1997-09-04 Juelich Werner Keypad for a keyboard
DE19655279B4 (en) * 1996-12-13 2007-04-05 Miele & Cie. Gmbh & Co. Laundry treatment or dishwasher

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE323791C (en) * 1918-11-20 1920-08-05 Aeg Equipment on electrical apparatus, in particular switching apparatus, for the dust, splash water and splash water-tight covering of openings
DE10308204B3 (en) * 2003-02-25 2004-02-05 Miele & Cie. Kg Top-loading washing machine, for domestic use, has elastomer element with spray water drainage opening between operating field switch panel and electronics housing at its rear
DE10309823A1 (en) * 2003-03-05 2004-09-16 Miele & Cie. Kg Method for operating washing machine function has push- button in control panel which depresses on to switch plate having light source

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DE502005001045D1 (en) 2007-08-30
DE102004048755B4 (en) 2008-03-27
DE102004048755A1 (en) 2006-04-20
EP1645679A2 (en) 2006-04-12
ATE367469T1 (en) 2007-08-15

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