EP1859720B1 - Domestic appliance, in particular dishwasher, with optical operating display - Google Patents

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EP1859720B1
EP1859720B1 EP07003173A EP07003173A EP1859720B1 EP 1859720 B1 EP1859720 B1 EP 1859720B1 EP 07003173 A EP07003173 A EP 07003173A EP 07003173 A EP07003173 A EP 07003173A EP 1859720 B1 EP1859720 B1 EP 1859720B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4293—Arrangements for programme selection, e.g. control panels; Indication of the selected programme, programme progress or other parameters of the programme, e.g. by using display panels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4251—Details of the casing
    • A47L15/4257—Details of the loading door
    • A47L15/4265—Arrangements of door covering/decoration panels or plinths, e.g. for integrated dishwashers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/10—Arrangements for mounting in particular locations, e.g. for built-in type, for corner type
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/36—Visual displays

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  • the invention relates to a domestic appliance, in particular a dishwasher, with a front door covered by a front panel, and with at least one signal light for illuminating a surface adjacent to the appliance.
  • Devices of this kind are for example DE 10 2004 038 418 and EP 1 421 893 known. They have a signal light, which illuminates the floor in front of the unit, which, however, requires installation of the unit near the floor.
  • Another solution is out EP 1 151 717 known. There, the signal light is led with a light guide over the front door towards the front. However, with this solution, the signal light may be poorly visible in the case of the above worktop. All of these solutions allow the user to view the operating status of the device, even if an optically transparent front plate is arranged in front of the front door of the device. Devices with such front panels are also called “fully integrated" devices.
  • the object of the present invention is to find a solution to the above-mentioned problems. This object is achieved by the household appliance according to claim 1.
  • the dishwasher after Fig. 1 has a stationary housing 2 and a front door 3.
  • the front door 3 is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 4 for opening.
  • the pivot axis 4 passes through the lower portion of the front door 3.
  • a decorative or front panel 5 is arranged, which consists for example of wood and / or plastic. It usually carries no controls and is not transparent, so that special measures must be provided to notify the user of the operating state of the device with the door closed.
  • "operating state” is to be understood as meaning any information about the device which may be helpful for the user, eg "device running", “program end", “refilling salt”, etc.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 show the structure and function of an arrangement with at least one signal light 6, which is installed behind the front panel 5 in the front door 3 of the device.
  • the signal light 6 is housed inside the front door 3, with a vertical leading edge 7 thereof. So that the light of the signal light 6 can come to the outside, the edge 7 is provided with a window 8 or an opening.
  • the signal light 6 is designed so that it emits the most light in a main emission direction 9.
  • the main radiation direction 9 is horizontal and oblique to the front of the front panel 5.
  • the angle ⁇ between the front of the front panel 5 and the main radiation direction 9 is preferably in a range between 30 ° and 60 °, so that the light from the signal light 6 obliquely forward enters the gap 10 between the front panel 5 and an adjacent device or piece of furniture 11. At least a portion of the light impinges on the surface 12 of the device or piece of furniture 11, which adjoins the gap 10. From there, the light is preferably diffused, so that it is visible to the user even when the front door 3 is closed.
  • a plurality of signal lights 6 can be arranged vertically one above the other, whereby the user more information or clearer signals can be transmitted.
  • the signal lights Preferably, the signal lights have different colors in this case. It is also conceivable to generate dynamically changing patterns with the signal lights, for example in the form of a running light.
  • the signal lights 6 radiate the light horizontally and obliquely to the front panel 5 from. It is also conceivable that they radiate the light obliquely upward or obliquely downward, so that it falls, for example, on the floor or on the ceiling of the kitchen.
  • the signal lights 6 are arranged on the pivotable front door 3, but in a front region of the side walls of the stationary housing 2.
  • the main radiation direction 9 should be directed steeper forward, so that at least a portion of the light in the Gap 10 occurs.
  • signal light is to be interpreted broadly in the present context. It can designate both an active light source and an illuminated light guide or reflector.
  • Signal lights 6 can preferably be provided on both sides of the device so that both the gap on the left and the gap on the right of the front door 5 can be illuminated as required.
  • one or both surfaces 12 or 13 which adjoin the gap 10 may be provided with a suitable reflector 16.
  • This may be, for example, a white, diffusely reflecting adhesive tape. Therefore, the invention also relates to the combination of a household appliance with an adjacent piece of furniture, wherein a reflector 16 is arranged on at least one of the surfaces adjacent to the gap 10.
  • the term "adjoining piece of furniture” is to be understood broadly, e.g. as actual furniture or built-in furniture or part thereof, but also as another household appliance.
  • the present invention is particularly advantageous when used in a dishwasher. However, it can also be used in other household appliances, such as refrigerators.

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The device has a front door (3) covered by a front panel (5) and at least one signal light (6) for illuminating a surface adjacent to the appliance, whereby the signal light is configured to produce a signal that is visible to the user when the front door is closed. The signal light is configured for the illumination of at least part of a gap to the side of the front panel. An independent claim is also included for a combination of a domestic appliance and the adjacent furniture item.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltgerät, insbesondere einen Geschirrspüler, mit einer von einer Frontplatte bedeckten Fronttüre, und mit mindestens einem Signallicht zum Beleuchten einer an das Haushaltgerät angrenzenden Oberfläche.The invention relates to a domestic appliance, in particular a dishwasher, with a front door covered by a front panel, and with at least one signal light for illuminating a surface adjacent to the appliance.

Geräte dieser Art sind z.B. aus DE 10 2004 038 418 und EP 1 421 893 bekannt. Sie besitzen eine Signalleuchte, welche den Boden vor dem Gerät beleuchtet, was jedoch einen bodennahen Einbau des Geräts erfordert. Eine andere Lösung ist aus EP 1 151 717 bekannt. Dort wird das Signallicht mit einem Lichtleiter über der Fronttüre gegen vorne geführt. Bei dieser Lösung ist das Signallicht jedoch bei vorstehender Arbeitsplatte unter Umständen schlecht sichtbar. Alle diese Lösungen erlauben es, dem Benutzer den Betriebszustand des Gerätes anzuzeigen, selbst wenn vor der Fronttüre des Gerätes eine optisch nicht transparente Frontplatte angeordnet ist. Geräte mit derartigen Frontplatten werden auch "vollintegrierte" Geräte genannt.Devices of this kind are for example DE 10 2004 038 418 and EP 1 421 893 known. They have a signal light, which illuminates the floor in front of the unit, which, however, requires installation of the unit near the floor. Another solution is out EP 1 151 717 known. There, the signal light is led with a light guide over the front door towards the front. However, with this solution, the signal light may be poorly visible in the case of the above worktop. All of these solutions allow the user to view the operating status of the device, even if an optically transparent front plate is arranged in front of the front door of the device. Devices with such front panels are also called "fully integrated" devices.

Aus der internationalen Patentanmeldung WO 2005/102139 A1 ist eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer von einer Frontblende abgedeckten Fronttür bekannt. In der Seitenfläche der Fronttür sind Signalleuchten in Form von Illuminationselementen angeordnet, die als Betriebsablaufanzeige der Geschirrspülanzeige dienen. Die Illuminationselemente sind so ausgestaltet, dass sie bei geschlossener Fronttür ein für einen Benutzer sichtbares Signal erzeugen und einen Spalt seitlich der Frontblende ausleuchten. Die Hauptabstrahlrichtung der Signalleuchten verläuft parallel zur Frontblende.From the international patent application WO 2005/102139 A1 is a dishwasher with a front panel covered by a front door known. In the side surface of the front door signal lights are arranged in the form of Illuminationselementen, which serve as operational display of the dishwasher. The Illuminationselemente are designed so that they produce a signal visible to a user with the front door closed and illuminate a gap at the side of the front panel. The main emission direction of the signal lamps runs parallel to the front panel.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Lösung zu den oben genannten Problemen zu finden. Diese Aufgabe wird vom Haushaltgerät gemäss Anspruch 1 gelöst.The object of the present invention is to find a solution to the above-mentioned problems. This object is achieved by the household appliance according to claim 1.

Weitere bevorzugte Ausführungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen sowie aus der nun folgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführung anhand der Figuren. Dabei zeigen:

  • Figur 1 eine Ansicht eines Geschirrspülers,
  • Figur 2 einen horizontalen Schnitt durch die Türe des Geschirrspülers und ein angrenzendes Bauteil auf Höhe der Signalleuchte und
  • Figur 3 eine Ansicht der Türkante mit zwei Signalleuchten.
Further preferred embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and from the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to FIGS. Showing:
  • FIG. 1 a view of a dishwasher,
  • FIG. 2 a horizontal section through the door of the dishwasher and an adjacent component at the level of the signal light and
  • FIG. 3 a view of the door edge with two signal lights.

Der Geschirrspüler nach Fig. 1 besitzt ein stationäres Gehäuse 2 und eine Fronttüre 3. Die Fronttüre 3 ist zum Öffnen um eine horizontale Schwenkachse 4 schwenkbar. Die Schwenkachse 4 geht durch den unteren Bereich der Fronttüre 3. Vor der Fronttüre 3 ist eine Dekor- bzw. Frontplatte 5 angeordnet, welche z.B. aus Holz und/oder Kunststoff besteht. Sie trägt in der Regel keine Bedienelemente und ist auch nicht transparent, so dass spezielle Massnahmen vorgesehen werden müssen, um dem Benutzer den Betriebszustand des Gerätes bei geschlossener Türe mitzuteilen. Unter "Betriebszustand" ist in diesem Zusammenhang jegliche Information über das Gerät zu verstehen, welche für den Benutzer hilfreich sein kann, z.B. "Gerät läuft", "Programm-Ende", "Salz nachfüllen", etc.The dishwasher after Fig. 1 has a stationary housing 2 and a front door 3. The front door 3 is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 4 for opening. The pivot axis 4 passes through the lower portion of the front door 3. In front of the front door 3, a decorative or front panel 5 is arranged, which consists for example of wood and / or plastic. It usually carries no controls and is not transparent, so that special measures must be provided to notify the user of the operating state of the device with the door closed. In this context, "operating state" is to be understood as meaning any information about the device which may be helpful for the user, eg "device running", "program end", "refilling salt", etc.

Die Figuren 2 und 3 zeigen den Aufbau und die Funktion einer Anordnung mit mindestens einer Signalleuchte 6, welche hinter der Frontplatte 5 in der Fronttüre 3 des Gerätes eingebaut ist. Wie insbesondere aus Figur 2 ersichtlich, ist die Signalleuchte 6 im Inneren der Fronttüre 3 untergebracht, und zwar bei einer vertikalen Vorderkante 7 derselben. Damit das Licht der Signalleuchte 6 nach aussen treten kann, ist die Kante 7 mit einem Fenster 8 oder einer Öffnung versehen. Die Signalleuchte 6 ist so konstruiert, dass sie das meiste Licht in eine Hauptabstrahlrichtung 9 abgibt. Die Hauptabstrahlrichtung 9 verläuft horizontal und schräg zur Vorderseite der Frontplatte 5. Der Winkel α zwischen der Vorderseite der Frontplatte 5 und der Hauptabstrahlrichtung 9 liegt vorzugsweise in einem Bereich zwischen 30° und 60°, so dass das Licht von der Signalleuchte 6 schräg nach vorne in den Spalt 10 zwischen der Frontplatte 5 und einem benachbarten Gerät oder Möbelstück 11 eintritt. Mindestens ein Teil des Lichts trifft dabei auf die Oberfläche 12 des Geräts oder Möbelstücks 11 auf, welche an den Spalt 10 angrenzt. Von dort wird das Licht vorzugsweise diffus gestreut, so dass es für den Benutzer auch bei geschlossener Fronttüre 3 sichtbar ist.The FIGS. 2 and 3 show the structure and function of an arrangement with at least one signal light 6, which is installed behind the front panel 5 in the front door 3 of the device. As in particular from FIG. 2 it can be seen, the signal light 6 is housed inside the front door 3, with a vertical leading edge 7 thereof. So that the light of the signal light 6 can come to the outside, the edge 7 is provided with a window 8 or an opening. The signal light 6 is designed so that it emits the most light in a main emission direction 9. The main radiation direction 9 is horizontal and oblique to the front of the front panel 5. The angle α between the front of the front panel 5 and the main radiation direction 9 is preferably in a range between 30 ° and 60 °, so that the light from the signal light 6 obliquely forward enters the gap 10 between the front panel 5 and an adjacent device or piece of furniture 11. At least a portion of the light impinges on the surface 12 of the device or piece of furniture 11, which adjoins the gap 10. From there, the light is preferably diffused, so that it is visible to the user even when the front door 3 is closed.

Wie aus Figur 3 ersichtlich, können auch mehrere Signalleuchten 6 vertikal übereinander angeordnet sein, wodurch dem Benutzer mehr Informationen oder deutlichere Signale übermittelt werden können. Vorzugsweise besitzen die Signalleuchten in diesem Falle unterschiedliche Farben. Denkbar ist es auch, mit den Signalleuchten dynamisch sich ändernde Muster zu erzeugen, wie z.B. in Form eines Lauflichts.How out FIG. 3 As can be seen, a plurality of signal lights 6 can be arranged vertically one above the other, whereby the user more information or clearer signals can be transmitted. Preferably, the signal lights have different colors in this case. It is also conceivable to generate dynamically changing patterns with the signal lights, for example in the form of a running light.

Als Signalleuchten können auch eine oder mehrere mehrfarbige LED verwendet werden.As signal lights and one or more multi-colored LED can be used.

In der dargestellten Ausführung strahlen die Signalleuchten 6 das Licht horizontal und schräg zur Frontplatte 5 ab. Denkbar ist auch, dass sie das Licht schräg nach oben oder schräg nach unten abstrahlen, so dass es zum Beispiel auf den Boden oder auf die Decke der Küche fällt.In the illustrated embodiment, the signal lights 6 radiate the light horizontally and obliquely to the front panel 5 from. It is also conceivable that they radiate the light obliquely upward or obliquely downward, so that it falls, for example, on the floor or on the ceiling of the kitchen.

Weiter ist auch denkbar, die Signalleuchten 6 nicht an der schwenkbaren Fronttüre 3 anzuordnen, sondern in einem vorderen Bereich der Seitenwände des stationären Gehäuses 2. In diesem Falle sollte die Hauptabstrahlrichtung 9 steiler nach vorne gerichtet sein, so dass mindestens ein Teil des Lichts in den Spalt 10 eintritt.Further, it is also conceivable not to arrange the signal lights 6 on the pivotable front door 3, but in a front region of the side walls of the stationary housing 2. In this case, the main radiation direction 9 should be directed steeper forward, so that at least a portion of the light in the Gap 10 occurs.

Der Begriff "Signalleuchte" ist im vorliegenden Zusammenhang weit auszulegen. Es kann sowohl eine aktive Lichtquelle, aber auch einen beleuchteten Lichtleiter oder Reflektor bezeichnen.The term "signal light" is to be interpreted broadly in the present context. It can designate both an active light source and an illuminated light guide or reflector.

Vorzugsweise können an beiden Seiten des Gerätes Signalleuchten 6 vorgesehen sein, so dass je nach Bedarf sowohl der Spalt links als auch der Spalt rechts der Fronttüre 5 ausgeleuchtet werden können.Signal lights 6 can preferably be provided on both sides of the device so that both the gap on the left and the gap on the right of the front door 5 can be illuminated as required.

Zur Verbesserung der Sichtbarkeit können eine oder beide Flächen 12 oder 13, welche an den Spalt 10 angrenzen, mit einem geeigneten Reflektor 16 versehen werden. Dabei kann es sich zum Beispiel um ein weisses, diffus reflektierendes Klebeband handeln. Deshalb bezieht sich die Erfindung auch auf die Kombination eines Haushaltgeräts mit einem angrenzenden Möbelstück, wobei an mindestens einer der an den Spalt 10 angrenzenden Flächen ein Reflektor 16 angeordnet ist. Dabei ist der Begriff "angrenzendes Möbelstück" breit zu verstehen, z.B. als eigentliches Möbel bzw. Einbaumöbel oder Teil davon, aber auch als weiteres Haushaltgerät.To improve visibility, one or both surfaces 12 or 13 which adjoin the gap 10 may be provided with a suitable reflector 16. This may be, for example, a white, diffusely reflecting adhesive tape. Therefore, the invention also relates to the combination of a household appliance with an adjacent piece of furniture, wherein a reflector 16 is arranged on at least one of the surfaces adjacent to the gap 10. The term "adjoining piece of furniture" is to be understood broadly, e.g. as actual furniture or built-in furniture or part thereof, but also as another household appliance.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ist besonders vorteilhaft bei Verwendung in einem Geschirrspüler. Sie kann jedoch auch in anderen Haushaltsgeräten, wie zum Beispiel Kühlschränken, Einsatz finden.The present invention is particularly advantageous when used in a dishwasher. However, it can also be used in other household appliances, such as refrigerators.

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  1. Domestic appliance, in particular dishwasher, with a front door (3) covered by a front panel (5), and with at least one signal light (6) for illuminating a surface adjacent to the domestic appliance, wherein the signal light (6) is arranged on the front door (3) behind the front plate (5) and is designed to produce a signal that is visible to a user when the front door (3) is closed, wherein the signal light (6) is designed to illuminate at least a part of a gap (10) sideways of the front plate (5), characterized in that the signal light (6) emits light in a main direction of radiation (9), wherein the main direction of radiation (9) runs obliquely to the front plate (5).
  2. Domestic appliance according to claim 1, wherein the signal light (6) is arranged on a vertical edge (7) of the front door (3).
  3. Domestic appliance according to claim 2, wherein the vertical edge (7) is provided with a window (8) or an opening in the area of the signal light (6).
  4. Domestic appliance according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the signal light (6) emits light in a main direction of radiation (9), wherein the main direction of radiation runs obliquely to the front plate, in particular in an angle (α) between 30° and 60°.
  5. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the main direction of radiation (9) runs horizontally.
  6. Domestic appliance according to one of the claims, wherein several signal lights (6) are provided, and in particular wherein the signal lights (6) have different colours.
  7. Domestic appliance according to claim 6, wherein the signal lights (6) vertically are arranged one upon the other.
  8. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the front door (3) is pivotable around a horizontal axis of rotation (4) that runs in a lower region of the front door (3).
  9. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the signal light(s) (6) is/are one or several multi-coloured LEDs, respectively.
  10. Combination of a domestic appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims and an adjacent piece of furniture (11), wherein a reflector (16) is arranged on at least one surface (12, 13) that is adjacent to the gap (10) between the front plate (5) and the adjacent piece of furniture.
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