EP1974650A2 - Domestic appliance - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a household appliance device according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Cooking appliances known in the art having an output device for outputting information about a home appliance operating parameter by means of a light signal, e.g. are provided by means of a light emitting diode.
- the object of the invention is in particular to provide a domestic appliance device for a generic domestic appliance with improved properties in terms of a high optical conspicuousness in the output of information.
- the invention relates to a household appliance device with a light signal unit, a control unit which is provided in cooperation with the light signal unit for outputting information by means of a light signal, and a carrier unit for mounting the light signal unit.
- the carrier unit has a partial area for the storage of the light signal unit, which rises from a home appliance viewing surface. It can be achieved by a high optical conspicuousness and a quick perception of the information.
- a partial area which rises "from a home appliance face” should be understood to mean, in particular, a subarea which is at least in the normal direction of the home appliance face to the outside of this home appliance face.
- the "normal direction to the outside” should be understood in particular a direction of the normal to the home appliance face, the one by the Home appliance face area leads away home appliance interior space.
- the partial area projection is at least 50%, advantageously at least 70%, and preferably at least 90%, surrounded by the domestic appliance viewing area.
- a projection should be understood as a projection against the outwardly directed normal direction of the home appliance face.
- a high optical conspicuity of the light signal unit can be achieved if the partial area projection is completely surrounded by the domestic appliance viewing area.
- the partial area for mounting the light signal unit is preferably designed differently by the light signal unit, in particular by a luminous area provided for emitting a light signal.
- the subregion has at least one coupling region which serves for coupling to the light signal unit.
- the portion rising from the home appliance face may further include a portion overlapping the home appliance face and a connection means connecting the overlapping portion to the home appliance face.
- the overlapping portion is advantageously aligned parallel to the home appliance face and the light signal unit is preferably mounted in the overlapping portion.
- a "home appliance viewing surface” can be understood in particular as a household appliance surface that is visible to an operator under normal conditions of use of a domestic appliance. If the domestic appliance device is used in a stationary appliance, the domestic appliance sealing surface is designed in particular as a domestic appliance front surface, which preferably extends substantially vertically.
- the terms “vertical” and “horizontal” refer to the normal position of the stationary appliance in a home appliance operation.
- the home appliance face may be formed by a home appliance body surface. The home appliance face is preferably formed as a continuous surface.
- a "light signal” may, in particular, be understood to mean a signal which is provided for outputting information by means of a property of a transmitted light, such as, in particular, a light intensity, a color, a flashing frequency, a position of an emission point, etc.
- a household appliance parameter or a home appliance function is a certain color, a specific light intensity, a assigned certain emission position, a specific blinking frequency and / or another light characteristic appearing useful to those skilled in the art.
- the light signal unit is provided for outputting information by means of a dynamic light signal.
- a “dynamic light signal” can be understood in particular to be a signal which is used to transmit information by means of a variation of a property of a transmitted light, in particular by means of a variation of a luminous intensity, a color, a blinking frequency, a position of a broadcasting point and / or another, which appears appropriate to those skilled light property is provided.
- this variation occurs during a course of a domestic appliance operation, advantageously between a start and a termination of the domestic appliance operation. In contrast to a continuous light, this makes it possible to achieve a transmission with a high information density.
- the light signal unit preferably has a light element for generating light, which is embodied, for example, as an LED (Light Emitting Diode or Light Emitting Diode), namely as a semiconductor LED or organic LED, as a light bulb, etc.
- the light element is mounted by means of the elevating subregion.
- a light signal unit in contrast to other types of display, such as a plain text display or a segment display, has the advantage that it can alert an operator to the course of a household appliance operation, even if the operator is located at a certain distance from the domestic appliance and Reading a displayed plain text information is thus difficult.
- the light signal unit is provided for a remote detection of information by an operator, wherein the information from a distance over 3 m, advantageously over 5 m can be detected by the operator.
- a light signal it is easy to transmit information, in particular rough information, about the course of a domestic appliance operation during domestic appliance operation.
- the carrier unit is formed by at least one actuating means, whereby a high optical conspicuity of the light signal unit can be achieved.
- actuating means in this context means a means that is provided for manual operation by an operator.
- the actuating means may be formed as an actuating button or as an actuating knob, wherein the partial area for mounting the light signal unit is preferably formed by the front side of the actuating means.
- An actuating means for actuating a domestic appliance door unit is configured on the basis of its application frequency and / or arranged on the domestic appliance such that it can be perceived particularly quickly by the operator. It can thus be achieved a particularly visual conspicuousness of the light signal unit when the carrier unit is formed by at least one actuating means for actuating a domestic appliance door unit.
- the home appliance door unit is in particular a home appliance function room, such as a home appliance. a cooking chamber, a washing compartment, a refrigerator, etc., associated, and is preferably provided for opening and closing the domestic appliance function space.
- the domestic appliance door unit is preferably movably mounted relative to the domestic appliance function room. In this case, the actuating means by manually operating the operator advantageously for generating a relative movement of the domestic appliance door unit relative to the domestic appliance function room.
- the carrier unit rises from a domestic appliance door surface, whereby the visual conspicuity can advantageously be increased further.
- a particularly fast perception of the light signal unit by an operator can be achieved if the carrier unit is designed as a handle unit.
- a handle unit is advantageously a home appliance unit, which is used with a particularly high frequency, and a particularly distinctive structural unit.
- the handle unit has at least one grip area for laying a user hand, which is encompassed by an operation of this operator hand.
- the handle unit comprises a handle means having an elongate body, whereby a high optical conspicuity of the light signal unit and easy handling of the handle unit can be achieved.
- An "elongated" main body can be understood in particular to be a main body with an extension in the longitudinal direction, which is advantageously longer than a threefold, particularly advantageously longer than a fivefold and preferably longer than a tenfold of its width.
- the base body may be formed in the form of a strip.
- the longitudinal direction of the handle means may correspond to different directions relative to a domestic appliance body to which the handle means is coupled.
- the longitudinal direction of the handle means may in particular the horizontal or the vertical direction.
- the terms “vertical,”"horizontal,””upper,””lower,””lateral” refer to the position of a domestic appliance in which the home appliance device is deployed, under ordinary conditions of use by an end user.
- the domestic appliance device has a domestic appliance function space and that the partial area for the storage of the light signal unit is arranged in front of the domestic appliance function room, whereby a particularly high visual conspicuity of the light signal unit can be achieved.
- a subarea which is arranged "in front of" the appliance function room should, in particular, be understood to mean an area which at least partially covers the household appliance function space in the normal direction of the home appliance visual surface to the outside. In the process, the subarea rises from the household appliance viewing surface, with a normal extending through the subarea to the household appliance viewing surface engaging in the household appliance function room. In this case, advantageously, the subarea overlaps the home appliance function space.
- the portion rises from a domestic appliance door surface of a domestic appliance door unit, which is provided for closing the domestic appliance function room.
- a "domestic appliance function room” is to be understood in particular as meaning a room which is provided for arranging an object to be treated in a domestic appliance operation and for carrying out the domestic appliance operation.
- the domestic appliance function space can be designed, for example, as a cooking chamber, laundry treatment room, cold room, etc.
- the home appliance device has a transmission unit which is provided for producing a wireless transmission between the light signal unit and a domestic appliance main body, whereby a space-saving design can be achieved.
- the transmission unit can be provided for energy and / or information transmission.
- the transmission unit may comprise a transmission means which is provided for an inductive power supply of the light signal unit. It is also conceivable that the transmission unit has a transmission means for establishing a Bluetooth connection and / or an infrared connection.
- control unit has a control means which, in cooperation with the light signal unit for Output of information about a home appliance variable is provided.
- a "home appliance variable” can be understood, in particular, as a variable parameter of a domestic appliance in the execution of a domestic appliance operation, such as cooking, washing, drying, cooling, etc., this variable parameter having a value that may change during domestic appliance operation.
- the home appliance variable may be configured as a temperature, time, amount of substance, etc.
- a particularly rapid perception of information can be achieved if the light signal unit has a display area which is provided to display at least one signal section, and the control means is provided in cooperation with the light signal unit, a characteristic for the household appliance variable by means of a variable extension of the signal section in at least one direction. It can be achieved by a particularly fast and intuitive perception of the characteristic.
- the operator can estimate the home appliance variable by means of the dimension of the displayed signal section, which is particularly advantageous if it is remote from the immediate vicinity of the domestic appliance. In this case, a remote monitoring of a household appliance operation can be achieved by the operator.
- a "signal section" can be understood in particular to be a section of the display area which is assigned to the transmission of a signal.
- the signal portion differs in at least one feature, such as e.g. in its luminosity, color, flashing frequency, etc., of its environment, whereby the demarcation of this environment for a user is clearly noticeable.
- the signal section is designed as a luminous surface, which is illuminated by means of at least one luminous means.
- the signal portion may be implemented as a continuous signal area.
- the signal portion may be formed by a composition of separate luminous surfaces, such as in the simultaneous illumination of a series of illuminants, such as, e.g. Light emitting diodes, which are separated from each other.
- the support unit is formed as a handle unit with a handle means and the light signal unit comprises a display means which extends in the longitudinal direction of the handle means, whereby a large display area can be easily achieved.
- a component Under a component that "stretches" in a certain direction, a component can be understood as having a main direction of extension or a longitudinal direction oriented in the specific direction.
- a high information density can be achieved if a display to a plain text display is additionally arranged in the subarea of the carrier unit.
- the display is designed as an LCD display.
- An inexpensive embodiment of the home appliance device can be achieved if the light signal unit has a set of light-emitting diodes.
- the domestic appliance device has an input device for input by an operator, which is mounted in the partial region of the carrier unit, whereby a high flexibility in the application of the domestic appliance device can be achieved.
- a value e.g. a maximum value for a home appliance variable to be manually set by the operator.
- a touch-sensitive input area can be understood to mean, in particular, a region which is provided for largely unpressurized input, such as e.g. a touch field.
- the input device may have a touch-sensitive slider (or touch slider).
- FIG. 1 shows a trained as an oven domestic appliance 10 in a front view.
- the household appliance 10 which is designed as a stand-alone appliance, has a household appliance body 12 which is fixedly arranged relative to the floor, and a household appliance front area 14 which has a household appliance door unit 16 pivotally mounted relative to the household appliance body 12.
- the domestic appliance door unit 16 of the domestic appliance front region 14 closes in its closed position designed as a cooking chamber home appliance function chamber 18.
- the domestic appliance 10 also has a fixed to the home appliance body 12 aperture unit 20 from which trained as tiebacks actuating means 22 protrude to set a home appliance operation, namely a cooking operation, serve.
- the domestic appliance 10 is further provided with a handle unit 24.
- the gripping means 26 has an elongated, formed as a bar base body 30, which extends horizontally over a substantial part of the household appliance width.
- the household appliance 10 further comprises a light signal unit 32.
- This light signal unit 32 which in FIG. 1 is shown in an abstract manner, serves to output information about a home appliance variable by means of the generation of a dynamic light signal.
- Various embodiments of the light signal unit 32 and its operation are based on the FIGS. 3a to 3d and 4 to 7 explained in more detail below.
- the light signal unit 32 is integrated in the handle unit 24, on the front side of the gripping means 26 and the actuating means 28, respectively.
- the handle unit 24, namely the handle means 26 and the actuating means 28, as a support unit 34 for mounting the light signal unit 32 is formed.
- This carrier unit 34 has a receiving unit, not shown, for receiving the light signal unit 32.
- FIG. 2 the domestic appliance 10 is shown in a side view.
- the home appliance door unit 16 forms a home appliance face 36 which is oriented substantially vertically in the closed position of the home appliance door unit 16.
- the home appliance face 36 faces an operator standing in front of the appliance front area 14.
- Trained as a bar grip means 26 is formed as connecting webs connecting means 42 (see also FIG. 4 ) is connected to the home appliance face 36 designed as a home appliance door surface.
- the handle means 26 forms a portion 38 which rises from the home appliance face 36 in the horizontal direction 40 and perpendicular to the home appliance face 36 to the outside.
- the light signal unit 32 is mounted in the sub-area 38 which overlaps the home appliance face 36. By integrating the light signal unit 32 in the handle unit 24, the light signal unit 32 is arranged in the home appliance front area 14 in the closed position of the home appliance door unit 16 in front of the home appliance function room 18.
- the domestic appliance 10 is provided with a transmission unit 43, which is provided for establishing a wireless transmission between the light signal unit 32 and the home appliance body 12.
- the transmission unit 43 has a first transmission means 44, which is arranged in the home appliance base body 12.
- a wireless transmission namely an inductive transmission of energy to a second transmission means 46 is made, which is stored in the home appliance door unit 16.
- the second transmission means 46 may be arranged in the grip means 26.
- a control unit 48 is further arranged, which serves in particular for controlling the light signal unit 32.
- the control unit 48 is used in particular in cooperation with the light signal unit 32 for outputting information by the light signal unit 32.
- the control unit 48 is in operative connection with the transmission unit 43, in particular the transmission means 44.
- FIGS. 3a to 3d Various embodiments of the light signal unit 32 are in the FIGS. 3a to 3d shown.
- the handle unit 24 is shown in a front view and a sectional view, respectively.
- FIG. 3a is the light signal unit 32 seen, which is designed as a display unit 50a.
- the display unit 50a has a display means 52a, which is designed as a linear display, also called “infoline” or “infoline”.
- the display means 52a is formed by an elongate display body, which is arranged centrally in the front side of the grip means 26 and extends in the longitudinal direction of the grip means 26.
- the front surface of the display means 52a forms a display area 56a, which can be illuminated by a lighting unit not shown in detail with at least one light source.
- the display area 56a is preferably made of a translucent material.
- FIG. 3b illustrates another embodiment of the light signal unit 32.
- the light signal unit 32 is formed as a display unit 50b including a display means 52b formed by an elongate display body.
- This display means 52b is according to the embodiment of FIG. 3a trained as an infoline.
- an input device 58b is mounted in the grip unit 24, specifically in the subregion 38, with an input means 60b which forms a touch-sensitive input region 62b.
- This input means 60b is formed by an elongated body, which is arranged centrally in the front side of the grip means 26 and extends in the longitudinal direction of the grip means 26.
- the input means 60b forms the touch-sensitive input section 62b in the form of a finger recess.
- the input means 60b is more sensitive to touch Slider (or “touch slider”) is provided, which is provided for continuously adjusting a household appliance variable, such as a temperature, by means of a touch by an operator.
- the domestic appliance variable can be displayed in this example by means of a display unit arranged in the aperture unit 20.
- the display means 52b is arranged behind the input means 60b. In this case, the display means 52b is covered by the input area 62b.
- the display means 52b forms a display area 56b which can be illuminated by a light unit, not shown in more detail, with at least one light source and corresponds to a partial area of the input area 62b. This subarea of the input area 62b thus serves to display information.
- the input means 60b in cooperation with the display means 52b, constitutes an operation unit for outputting and inputting information about a home appliance variable.
- FIG Figure 3c Another embodiment of the light signal unit 32 is shown in FIG Figure 3c shown.
- the light signal unit 32 is formed as a display unit 50 c, which, as in the embodiment of the FIG. 3a , a display means 52c formed as an inline having a display area 56c. Reference is made to the above description.
- a display 64 display means is further arranged in the handle unit 24, on the front side of the handle means 26, a further, designed as a display 64 display means is further arranged. It is designed as an LCD display, by means of which information about a home appliance variable, such as a temperature or a cooking time, can be displayed in plain text.
- the handle unit 24 may alternatively or in addition to the display 64 be provided with a segment display.
- FIG. 3d figure shows another embodiment of the light signal unit 32, which is formed as a display unit 50d.
- This has a display area 56d, which is formed by a set of light-emitting diodes 66 (or LED).
- the light-emitting diodes 66 are arranged in a row which extends in the longitudinal direction of the grip means 26. This represents a simple and inexpensive execution of an infoline.
- FIGS. 4 to 7 show the handle unit 24 with the handle means 26 in a perspective view.
- FIG. 4 shows the light signal unit 32 and the display unit 50a with the display area 56a in the unlit state.
- an unlit portion of the display area 56a is indicated by hatching.
- This cooking time can alternatively be preset by a cooking program.
- the display unit 50a information about a household appliance variable formed as a cooking time is output, wherein the set cooking time represents a maximum value of the domestic appliance variable that the household appliance variable can assume at maximum during a cooking operation.
- a signal section 70 of the display area 56a is illuminated, wherein the extension of the signal section 70 is variable or corresponds to a progress parameter that is proportional to the cooking time that has elapsed.
- the signal portion 70 differs from its surroundings, ie from the unlit portion of the display area 56a and the front surface of the grip means 26, by its luminous intensity and color.
- the variable display of the signal section 70 is controlled by the control means 68 such that the ratio of the extension of the signal section in the longitudinal direction of the grip means 26 to the total extension of the indicating means 52a in this direction corresponds to the ratio of the elapsed cooking time to the entire cooking time.
- control means 68 of the control unit 48 forms the cooking duration on the entire extent of the display means 52d in its main extension direction. Due to the increasing extent of the signal portion 70 in its longitudinal direction, an operator who is located away from the immediate vicinity of the domestic appliance 10, a sight of the handle unit 24 can be taken a rough estimate of the expired cooking time.
- the display means 52d is suitable for monitoring further operations of the household appliance 10, such as a pyrolytic self-cleaning.
- FIG. 6 An alternative display mode of the display unit 50a is shown.
- the extent of the signal portion 70 is proportional to a characteristic that depends on the home appliance variable, ie the cooking time.
- the ratio of the extension of the signal portion 70 to the total extent of the indicating means 52a in its main extension direction corresponds to a progress characteristic formed by the difference of the cooking duration and the elapsed cooking time. Accordingly, the extension of the signal portion 70 becomes smaller over time. In this way, the operator can see a rough estimate of the remaining cooking time until the end of the cooking operation to a sight of the handle unit 24.
- the signal section may be formed as a bar display.
- a signal section in the form of a circular or disk segment may be provided, which has a variable extent in the circumferential direction in a running household appliance operation.
- the control means 68 is also provided for generating a multicolor light signal by the display unit 50a. This is in FIG. 7 shown.
- a first signal section 72.1 is illuminated in a first color F1, eg green.
- This first signal section like the signal section 70 in the example of FIG. 5 an extension that is proportional to the cooking time that has elapsed.
- a second signal section 72.2 which with the first signal section 72.1 forms the entire extent of the display area 56a in its main extension direction, is illuminated with a second color F2, for example red.
- This signal section 72.2 has a variable extent, which corresponds to the extension change of the signal section 70 in the example of FIG. 6 equivalent.
- the control means 68 is further programmed with a flashing mode.
- a flashing mode a flashing of the displayed signal section 70, 72.1 or 72.2 can take place.
- a blinking frequency can be assigned a warning function, whereby the operator can be informed quickly about a malfunction.
- control means 68 is provided with a further operating mode in which a signal section is displayed which has a constant extension during the cooking operation.
- information is output by means of a blinking frequency or a specific color of the signal section.
- a steady light with a certain color may indicate a running cooking operation.
- the completion of the cooking operation may then be indicated by means of a flashing frequency and / or another color of the signal segment.
- This mode of operation is particularly suitable in a simple and inexpensive embodiment of the light signal unit 32, in which the light signal unit 32 is e.g. is formed by a single light-emitting diode 66.
- actuating means 22 (FIG. FIG. 1 ) have on their front side a light signal unit.
- FIGS. 8 to 10 show further versions of household appliances, which are designed as a standalone devices.
- FIG. 8 shows a designed as a refrigerator home appliance 88.
- the domestic appliance 88 has a domestic appliance door unit 16, which closes a domestic appliance function chamber 18 designed as a refrigerator compartment.
- a handle unit 24 is attached to a vertically extending handle means 26.
- the handle unit 24 serves as a carrier unit 34 for supporting the light signal unit 32 already described above.
- the light signal unit 32 is arranged in a subregion 38 of the carrier unit 34 which rises from the home appliance face 36 and serves as actuation means 28 for operating the home appliance door unit 16.
- the light signal unit 32 for example, information about a temperature in the home appliance function space 18 can be displayed.
- the light signal unit 32 or the display unit 90 may be provided with graduations, wherein the reading of the temperature can be carried out in accordance with the reading of a temperature in a thermometer.
- FIG. 9 shows a trained as a dishwasher home appliance 94, which has a trained as a dishwasher home appliance function space 18.
- a handle unit 24 is fastened with a horizontally extending handle means 26, which serves as a carrier unit 34 for mounting the light signal unit 32.
- the light signal unit 32 can be displayed as household appliance variable, for example, a time of a rinsing operation, a residual amount of a rinse, a residual amount of salt, etc.
- FIG. 10 is shown as a laundry treatment machine, in particular designed as a washing machine home appliance 96.
- This has a trained as a laundry room home appliance room 18, which is closed by means of a domestic appliance door unit 16.
- This which is formed in a known manner as a porthole, is integrated in a trained as a front surface home appliance face 36 and has a first portion 98 made of glass, which is annularly surrounded by another portion 100, which is in the closed state of the household appliance door unit 16 of the Home appliance face 36 rises.
- the portion 100 is closed in this Condition arranged in front of the domestic appliance room 18.
- the home appliance 96 is further provided with a light signal unit 102.
- This has a display unit 104 which comprises a display means 106 designed as an in-line.
- the partial area 100 which serves as actuation means 108 for actuation, in particular for closing the domestic appliance door unit 16, is designed as a carrier unit 110 for mounting the light signal unit 102.
- the display means 106 has a display area 112 which is curved and extends in the circumferential direction of the annular portion 100. This display means 106 is formed in accordance with the embodiments of the display means 52a, 52b, 52c as an in-line with the display section 112 for displaying a signal portion of variable length. For explanation of the display means 106, reference is therefore made to the above description.
- the domestic appliance 96 is provided with a transmission unit or control unit, which is not shown in detail, and is designed according to the transmission unit 43 or control unit 48.
- a transmission unit or control unit which is not shown in detail, and is designed according to the transmission unit 43 or control unit 48.
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Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Hausgerätevorrichtung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a household appliance device according to the preamble of claim 1.
Es sind Hausgeräte, wie z.B. Gargeräte, bekannt, die mit einer Ausgabevorrichtung zur Ausgabe einer Information über einen Hausgerätbetriebsparameter mittels eines Lichtsignals, wie z.B. mittels einer Leuchtdiode, versehen sind.They are household appliances, such as Cooking appliances, known in the art having an output device for outputting information about a home appliance operating parameter by means of a light signal, e.g. are provided by means of a light emitting diode.
Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht insbesondere darin, eine Hausgerätevorrichtung für ein gattungsgemäßes Hausgerät mit verbesserten Eigenschaften hinsichtlich einer hohen optischen Auffälligkeit in der Ausgabe einer Information bereitzustellen.The object of the invention is in particular to provide a domestic appliance device for a generic domestic appliance with improved properties in terms of a high optical conspicuousness in the output of information.
Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale der Patentansprüche 1 und 2 gelöst, während vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung den Unteransprüchen entnommen werden können.The object is achieved by the features of claims 1 and 2, while advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention can be taken from the dependent claims.
Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Hausgerätevorrichtung mit einer Lichtsignaleinheit, einer Steuereinheit, die im Zusammenwirken mit der Lichtsignaleinheit zur Ausgabe einer Information mittels eines Lichtsignals vorgesehen ist, und einer Trägereinheit zur Lagerung der Lichtsignaleinheit.The invention relates to a household appliance device with a light signal unit, a control unit which is provided in cooperation with the light signal unit for outputting information by means of a light signal, and a carrier unit for mounting the light signal unit.
Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Trägereinheit einen Teilbereich zur Lagerung der Lichtsignaleinheit aufweist, der sich aus einer Hausgerätesichtfläche erhebt. Es können dadurch eine hohe optische Auffälligkeit und ein schnelles Wahrnehmen der Information erreicht werden.It is proposed that the carrier unit has a partial area for the storage of the light signal unit, which rises from a home appliance viewing surface. It can be achieved by a high optical conspicuousness and a quick perception of the information.
Unter einem Teilbereich, der sich "aus einer Hausgerätesichtfläche erhebt", soll in diesem Zusammenhang insbesondere ein Teilbereich verstanden werden, der zumindest in Normalrichtung der Hausgerätesichtfläche nach außen von dieser Hausgerätesichtfläche beabstandet ist. Unter der "Normalrichtung nach außen" soll insbesondere eine Richtung der Normale zur Hausgerätesichtfläche verstanden werden, die von einem durch die Hausgerätesichtfläche begrenzten Hausgeräteinnenraum wegführt. Vorteilhafterweise grenzt die Projektion des Teilbereichs auf die Hausgerätesichtfläche an diese Hausgerätesichtfläche an und ist von der Hausgerätesichtfläche zumindest im Wesentlichen umgeben. Dabei ist die Teilbereichsprojektion zumindest um 50 %, vorteilhaft um zumindest 70 % und bevorzugt um zumindest 90 % von der Hausgerätesichtfläche umgeben. Unter einer Projektion soll insbesondere eine Projektion entgegen der nach außen ausgerichteten Normalrichtung der Hausgerätesichtfläche verstanden werden. Besonders vorteilhaft kann eine hohe optische Auffälligkeit der Lichtsignaleinheit erreicht werden, wenn die Teilbereichsprojektion vollständig von der Hausgerätesichtfläche umgeben ist. Der Teilbereich zur Lagerung der Lichtsignaleinheit ist vorzugsweise von der Lichtsignaleinheit, insbesondere von einer zur Abstrahlung eines Lichtsignals vorgesehenen Leuchtfläche, verschieden ausgebildet. Der Teilbereich weist hierbei zumindest einen Koppelbereich auf, der zur Kopplung an der Lichtsignaleinheit dient. Der sich von der Hausgerätesichtfläche erhebende Teilbereich kann ferner einen die Hausgerätesichtfläche überlappenden Abschnitt und ein Verbindungsmittel aufweisen, das den überlappenden Abschnitt mit der Hausgerätesichtfläche verbindet. Der überlappende Abschnitt ist vorteilhaft parallel zur Hausgerätesichtfläche ausgerichtet und die Lichtsignaleinheit ist vorzugsweise im überlappenden Abschnitt gelagert.In this context, a partial area which rises "from a home appliance face" should be understood to mean, in particular, a subarea which is at least in the normal direction of the home appliance face to the outside of this home appliance face. The "normal direction to the outside" should be understood in particular a direction of the normal to the home appliance face, the one by the Home appliance face area leads away home appliance interior space. Advantageously, the projection of the portion adjacent to the home appliance viewing surface adjacent to this home appliance face and is at least substantially surrounded by the home appliance viewing surface. In this case, the partial area projection is at least 50%, advantageously at least 70%, and preferably at least 90%, surrounded by the domestic appliance viewing area. In particular, a projection should be understood as a projection against the outwardly directed normal direction of the home appliance face. Particularly advantageously, a high optical conspicuity of the light signal unit can be achieved if the partial area projection is completely surrounded by the domestic appliance viewing area. The partial area for mounting the light signal unit is preferably designed differently by the light signal unit, in particular by a luminous area provided for emitting a light signal. In this case, the subregion has at least one coupling region which serves for coupling to the light signal unit. The portion rising from the home appliance face may further include a portion overlapping the home appliance face and a connection means connecting the overlapping portion to the home appliance face. The overlapping portion is advantageously aligned parallel to the home appliance face and the light signal unit is preferably mounted in the overlapping portion.
Unter einer "Hausgerätesichtfläche" kann in diesem Zusammenhang insbesondere eine Hausgerätefläche verstanden werden, die für einen Bediener unter normalen Anwendungsbedingungen eines Hausgeräts sichtbar ist. Ist die Hausgerätevorrichtung bei einem Standhausgerät eingesetzt, ist die Hausgerätesichtfläche insbesondere als Hausgerätefrontfläche ausgebildet, die sich vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen vertikal erstreckt. Hierbei und im gesamten Text beziehen sich die Begriffe "vertikal" und "horizontal" auf die normale Stellung des Standhausgeräts bei einem Hausgerätebetrieb. Ferner kann die Hausgerätesichtfläche von einer Hausgerätegehäusefläche gebildet sein. Die Hausgerätesichtfläche ist vorzugsweise als eine zusammenhängende Fläche ausgebildet.In this context, a "home appliance viewing surface" can be understood in particular as a household appliance surface that is visible to an operator under normal conditions of use of a domestic appliance. If the domestic appliance device is used in a stationary appliance, the domestic appliance sealing surface is designed in particular as a domestic appliance front surface, which preferably extends substantially vertically. Here and throughout the text, the terms "vertical" and "horizontal" refer to the normal position of the stationary appliance in a home appliance operation. Further, the home appliance face may be formed by a home appliance body surface. The home appliance face is preferably formed as a continuous surface.
Unter einem "Lichtsignal" kann insbesondere ein Signal verstanden werden, das zur Ausgabe einer Information mittels einer Eigenschaft eines gesendeten Lichts, wie insbesondere einer Lichtstärke, einer Farbe, einer Blinkfrequenz, einer Position eines Aussendungspunkts usw., vorgesehen ist. Hierbei ist beispielsweise einem Hausgeräteparameter oder einer Hausgerätefunktion eine bestimmte Farbe, eine bestimmte Lichtstärke, eine bestimmte Aussendungsposition, eine bestimmte Blinkfrequenz und/oder eine weitere dem Fachmann als sinnvoll erscheinende Lichteigenschaft zugeordnet. Vorteilhafterweise ist die Lichtsignaleinheit zur Ausgabe einer Information mittels eines dynamischen Lichtsignals vorgesehen. Unter einem "dynamischen Lichtsignal" kann in diesem Zusammenhang insbesondere ein Signal verstanden werden, das zur Übertragung einer Information mittels einer Variation einer Eigenschaft eines gesendeten Lichts, wie insbesondere mittels einer Variation einer Leuchtstärke, einer Farbe, einer Blinkfrequenz, einer Position eines Aussendungspunkts und/oder einer weiteren, dem Fachmann als sinnvoll erscheinenden Lichteigenschaft, vorgesehen ist. Vorzugsweise erfolgt diese Variation während eines Verlaufs eines Hausgerätebetriebs, vorteilhafterweise zwischen einem Starten und einem Beenden des Hausgerätebetriebs. Im Gegensatz zu einem Dauerlicht kann hierdurch eine Übertragung mit einer hohen Informationsdichte erreicht werden. Die Lichtsignaleinheit weist vorzugsweise ein Lichtelement zur Erzeugung von Licht auf, welches z.B. als LED (Light Emitting Diode oder Licht emittierende Diode), und zwar als Halbleiter-LED oder organische LED, als Glühlampe usw. ausgeführt ist. Hierbei ist das Lichtelement mittels des sich erhebenden Teilbereichs gelagert. Eine Lichtsignaleinheit bietet im Gegensatz zu weiteren Anzeigearten, wie z.B. zu einem Klartext-Display oder einer Segment-Anzeige, den Vorteil, dass sie einen Bediener auf einen Verlauf eines Hausgerätebetriebs hinweisen kann, auch wenn der Bediener sich in einer gewissen Entfernung vom Hausgerät befindet und ein Ablesen einer angezeigten Klartext-Information somit erschwert wird. Vorteilhaft ist die Lichtsignaleinheit zu einer Fernerfassung einer Information durch einen Bediener vorgesehen, wobei die Information von einer Entfernung über 3 m, vorteilhaft über 5 m vom Bediener erfasst werden kann. Mittels eines Lichtsignals kann einfach eine Information, insbesondere eine Grobinformation, über den Verlauf eines Hausgerätebetriebs während des Hausgerätebetriebs übermittelt werden.A "light signal" may, in particular, be understood to mean a signal which is provided for outputting information by means of a property of a transmitted light, such as, in particular, a light intensity, a color, a flashing frequency, a position of an emission point, etc. Here, for example, a household appliance parameter or a home appliance function is a certain color, a specific light intensity, a assigned certain emission position, a specific blinking frequency and / or another light characteristic appearing useful to those skilled in the art. Advantageously, the light signal unit is provided for outputting information by means of a dynamic light signal. In this context, a "dynamic light signal" can be understood in particular to be a signal which is used to transmit information by means of a variation of a property of a transmitted light, in particular by means of a variation of a luminous intensity, a color, a blinking frequency, a position of a broadcasting point and / or another, which appears appropriate to those skilled light property is provided. Preferably, this variation occurs during a course of a domestic appliance operation, advantageously between a start and a termination of the domestic appliance operation. In contrast to a continuous light, this makes it possible to achieve a transmission with a high information density. The light signal unit preferably has a light element for generating light, which is embodied, for example, as an LED (Light Emitting Diode or Light Emitting Diode), namely as a semiconductor LED or organic LED, as a light bulb, etc. In this case, the light element is mounted by means of the elevating subregion. A light signal unit, in contrast to other types of display, such as a plain text display or a segment display, has the advantage that it can alert an operator to the course of a household appliance operation, even if the operator is located at a certain distance from the domestic appliance and Reading a displayed plain text information is thus difficult. Advantageously, the light signal unit is provided for a remote detection of information by an operator, wherein the information from a distance over 3 m, advantageously over 5 m can be detected by the operator. By means of a light signal, it is easy to transmit information, in particular rough information, about the course of a domestic appliance operation during domestic appliance operation.
Alternativ oder zusätzlich wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Trägereinheit von zumindest einem Betätigungsmittel gebildet ist, wodurch eine hohe optische Auffälligkeit der Lichtsignaleinheit erreicht werden kann. Unter einem "Betätigungsmittel" soll in diesem Zusammenhang ein Mittel verstanden werden, das zur manuellen Betätigung durch einen Bediener vorgesehen ist. Beispielsweise kann das Betätigungsmittel als Betätigungsknopf oder als Betätigungsknebel ausgebildet sein, wobei der Teilbereich zur Lagerung der Lichtsignaleinheit vorzugsweise von der Frontseite des Betätigungsmittels gebildet ist.Alternatively or additionally, it is proposed that the carrier unit is formed by at least one actuating means, whereby a high optical conspicuity of the light signal unit can be achieved. An "actuating means" in this context means a means that is provided for manual operation by an operator. For example, the actuating means may be formed as an actuating button or as an actuating knob, wherein the partial area for mounting the light signal unit is preferably formed by the front side of the actuating means.
Ein Betätigungsmittel zur Betätigung einer Hausgerätetüreinheit ist aufgrund seiner Anwendungsfrequenz derart ausgestaltet und/oder am Hausgerät derart angeordnet, dass es vom Bediener besonders schnell wahrgenommen werden kann. Es kann somit eine besonders optische Auffälligkeit der Lichtsignaleinheit erreicht werden, wenn die Trägereinheit von zumindest einem Betätigungsmittel zur Betätigung einer Hausgerätetüreinheit gebildet ist. Die Hausgerätetüreinheit ist insbesondere einem Hausgerätefunktionsraum, wie z.B. einem Garraum, einem Spülraum, einem Kühlraum usw., zugeordnet, und ist vorzugsweise zum Öffnen und Schließen des Hausgerätefunktionsraums vorgesehen. Die Hausgerätetüreinheit ist vorzugsweise relativ zum Hausgerätefunktionsraum beweglich gelagert. Hierbei dient das Betätigungsmittel durch manuelles Betätigen des Bedieners vorteilhafterweise zum Erzeugen einer relativen Bewegung der Hausgerätetüreinheit relativ zum Hausgerätefunktionsraum.An actuating means for actuating a domestic appliance door unit is configured on the basis of its application frequency and / or arranged on the domestic appliance such that it can be perceived particularly quickly by the operator. It can thus be achieved a particularly visual conspicuousness of the light signal unit when the carrier unit is formed by at least one actuating means for actuating a domestic appliance door unit. The home appliance door unit is in particular a home appliance function room, such as a home appliance. a cooking chamber, a washing compartment, a refrigerator, etc., associated, and is preferably provided for opening and closing the domestic appliance function space. The domestic appliance door unit is preferably movably mounted relative to the domestic appliance function room. In this case, the actuating means by manually operating the operator advantageously for generating a relative movement of the domestic appliance door unit relative to the domestic appliance function room.
In einer bevorzugten Ausbildung der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Trägereinheit sich aus einer Hausgerätetürfläche erhebt, wodurch die optische Auffälligkeit vorteilhaft weiter gesteigert werden kann.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the carrier unit rises from a domestic appliance door surface, whereby the visual conspicuity can advantageously be increased further.
Ein besonders schnelles Wahrnehmen der Lichtsignaleinheit durch einen Bediener kann erreicht werden, wenn die Trägereinheit als Griffeinheit ausgebildet ist. Eine Griffeinheit stellt vorteilhafterweise eine Hausgeräteeinheit, die mit einer besonders hohen Frequenz genutzt wird, und eine besonders markante Baueinheit dar. Die Griffeinheit weist zumindest einen Griffbereich zum Auflegen einer Bedienerhand auf, der bei einer Betätigung von dieser Bedienerhand umgriffen wird.A particularly fast perception of the light signal unit by an operator can be achieved if the carrier unit is designed as a handle unit. A handle unit is advantageously a home appliance unit, which is used with a particularly high frequency, and a particularly distinctive structural unit. The handle unit has at least one grip area for laying a user hand, which is encompassed by an operation of this operator hand.
In diesem Zusammenhang wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Griffeinheit ein Griffmittel umfasst, welches einen länglichen Grundkörper aufweist, wodurch eine hohe optische Auffälligkeit der Lichtsignaleinheit und eine einfache Handhabung der Griffeinheit erreicht werden können. Unter einem "länglichen" Grundkörper kann insbesondere ein Grundkörper mit einer Erstreckung in Längsrichtung verstanden werden, die vorteilhaft länger als ein Dreifaches, besonders vorteilhaft länger als ein Fünffaches und bevorzugt länger als ein Zehnfaches von dessen Breite ausgebildet ist. Insbesondere kann der Grundkörper in der Form einer Leiste ausgebildet sein. Die Längsrichtung des Griffmittels kann relativ zu einem Hausgerätegrundkörper, an welchem das Griffmittel gekoppelt ist, verschiedenen Richtungen entsprechen. Die Längsrichtung des Griffmittels kann insbesondere der horizontalen oder der vertikalen Richtung entsprechen. Hierbei und im gesamten Text beziehen sich die Begriffe "vertikal", "horizontal", "oben", "unten", "seitlich" auf die Stellung eines Hausgeräts, in welcher die Hausgerätevorrichtung eingesetzt ist, unter gewöhnlichen Anwendungsbedingungen durch einen Endbenutzer.In this context, it is proposed that the handle unit comprises a handle means having an elongate body, whereby a high optical conspicuity of the light signal unit and easy handling of the handle unit can be achieved. An "elongated" main body can be understood in particular to be a main body with an extension in the longitudinal direction, which is advantageously longer than a threefold, particularly advantageously longer than a fivefold and preferably longer than a tenfold of its width. In particular, the base body may be formed in the form of a strip. The longitudinal direction of the handle means may correspond to different directions relative to a domestic appliance body to which the handle means is coupled. The longitudinal direction of the handle means may in particular the horizontal or the vertical direction. Here and throughout, the terms "vertical,""horizontal,""upper,""lower,""lateral" refer to the position of a domestic appliance in which the home appliance device is deployed, under ordinary conditions of use by an end user.
Es wird ferner vorgeschlagen, dass die Hausgerätevorrichtung einen Hausgerätefunktionsraum aufweist und dass der Teilbereich zur Lagerung der Lichtsignaleinheit vor dem Hausgerätefunktionsraum angeordnet ist, wodurch eine besonders hohe optische Auffälligkeit der Lichtsignaleinheit erreicht werden kann. Unter einem Teilbereich, welcher "vor" dem Hausgerätefunktionsraum angeordnet ist, soll insbesondere ein Bereich verstanden werden, der den Hausgerätefunktionsraum in Normalrichtung der Hausgerätesichtfläche nach außen zumindest teilweise bedeckt. Dabei erhebt sich der Teilbereich aus der Hausgerätesichtfläche, wobei eine durch den Teilbereich verlaufende Normale zur Hausgerätesichtfläche in den Hausgerätefunktionsraum eingreift. Hierbei überlappt vorteilhafterweise der Teilbereich den Hausgerätefunktionsraum. Besonders vorteilhaft erhebt sich der Teilbereich aus einer Hausgerätetürfläche einer Hausgerätetüreinheit, die zum Verschließen des Hausgerätefunktionsraums vorgesehen ist. Unter einem "Hausgerätefunktionsraum" soll insbesondere ein Raum verstanden werden, der zum Anordnen eines in einem Hausgerätebetrieb zu behandelnden Gegenstands und zur Durchführung des Hausgerätebetriebs vorgesehen ist. Der Hausgerätefunktionsraum kann beispielsweise als Garraum, Wäschebehandlungsraum, Kühlraum usw. ausgebildet sein.It is further proposed that the domestic appliance device has a domestic appliance function space and that the partial area for the storage of the light signal unit is arranged in front of the domestic appliance function room, whereby a particularly high visual conspicuity of the light signal unit can be achieved. A subarea which is arranged "in front of" the appliance function room should, in particular, be understood to mean an area which at least partially covers the household appliance function space in the normal direction of the home appliance visual surface to the outside. In the process, the subarea rises from the household appliance viewing surface, with a normal extending through the subarea to the household appliance viewing surface engaging in the household appliance function room. In this case, advantageously, the subarea overlaps the home appliance function space. Particularly advantageously, the portion rises from a domestic appliance door surface of a domestic appliance door unit, which is provided for closing the domestic appliance function room. A "domestic appliance function room" is to be understood in particular as meaning a room which is provided for arranging an object to be treated in a domestic appliance operation and for carrying out the domestic appliance operation. The domestic appliance function space can be designed, for example, as a cooking chamber, laundry treatment room, cold room, etc.
In einer bevorzugten Ausbildung der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Hausgerätevorrichtung eine Übertragungseinheit aufweist, die zur Herstellung einer drahtlosen Übertragung zwischen der Lichtsignaleinheit und einem Hausgerätegrundkörper vorgesehen ist, wodurch eine Platz sparende Ausführung erreicht werden kann. Die Übertragungseinheit kann zur Energie- und/oder Informationsübertragung vorgesehen sein. Insbesondere kann die Übertragungseinheit ein Übertragungsmittel aufweisen, das zu einer induktiven Energieversorgung der Lichtsignaleinheit vorgesehen ist. Es ist ferner denkbar, dass die Übertragungseinheit ein Übertragungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Bluetooth-Verbindung und/oder einer Infrarot-Verbindung aufweist.In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is proposed that the home appliance device has a transmission unit which is provided for producing a wireless transmission between the light signal unit and a domestic appliance main body, whereby a space-saving design can be achieved. The transmission unit can be provided for energy and / or information transmission. In particular, the transmission unit may comprise a transmission means which is provided for an inductive power supply of the light signal unit. It is also conceivable that the transmission unit has a transmission means for establishing a Bluetooth connection and / or an infrared connection.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Steuereinheit ein Steuermittel aufweist, das im Zusammenwirken mit der Lichtsignaleinheit zur Ausgabe einer Information über eine Hausgerätevariable vorgesehen ist. Unter einer "Hausgerätevariable" kann insbesondere ein variabler Parameter eines Hausgeräts bei der Ausführung eines Hausgerätebetriebs, wie z.B. eines Garens, Waschens, Trocknens, Kühlens usw., verstanden werden, wobei dieser variable Parameter einen Wert aufweist, der sich während des Hausgerätebetriebs ändern kann. Beispielweise kann die Hausgerätevariable als eine Temperatur, eine Zeit, eine Stoffmenge usw. ausgebildet sein.In a further embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the control unit has a control means which, in cooperation with the light signal unit for Output of information about a home appliance variable is provided. A "home appliance variable" can be understood, in particular, as a variable parameter of a domestic appliance in the execution of a domestic appliance operation, such as cooking, washing, drying, cooling, etc., this variable parameter having a value that may change during domestic appliance operation. For example, the home appliance variable may be configured as a temperature, time, amount of substance, etc.
Ein besonders schnelles Wahrnehmen einer Information kann erreicht werden, wenn die Lichtsignaleinheit einen Anzeigebereich aufweist, der zur Anzeige zumindest eines Signalabschnitts vorgesehen ist, und das Steuermittel im Zusammenwirken mit der Lichtsignaleinheit dazu vorgesehen ist, eine Kenngröße für die Hausgerätevariable mittels einer variablen Erstreckung des Signalabschnitts in zumindest einer Richtung abzubilden. Es kann dadurch eine besonders schnelle und intuitive Wahrnehmung der Kenngröße erreicht werden. Beispielsweise kann der Bediener mittels der Dimension des angezeigten Signalabschnitts die Hausgerätevariable einschätzen, was besonders vorteilhaft ist, wenn er von der unmittelbaren Umgebung des Hausgeräts entfernt ist. Hierbei kann eine Fernüberwachung eines Hausgerätebetriebs durch den Bediener erreicht werden. Unter einem "Signalabschnitt" kann in diesem Zusammenhang insbesondere ein Abschnitt des Anzeigebereichs verstanden werden, welcher der Übertragung eines Signals zugeordnet ist. Hierbei unterscheidet sich der Signalabschnitt in zumindest einem Merkmal, wie z.B. in seiner Leuchtstärke, Farbe, Blinkfrequenz usw., von seiner Umgebung, wodurch die Abgrenzung von dieser Umgebung für einen Bediener deutlich wahrnehmbar ist. Insbesondere ist der Signalabschnitt als leuchtende Fläche ausgebildet, die mittels zumindest eines Leuchtmittels beleuchtet wird. Der Signalabschnitt kann als eine zusammenhängende Signalfläche ausgeführt sein. Alternativ kann der Signalabschnitt von einer Zusammensetzung von getrennten leuchtenden Flächen gebildet sein, wie beispielsweise bei der simultanen Beleuchtung einer Reihe von Leuchtmitteln, wie z.B. Leuchtdioden, die voneinander getrennt sind.A particularly rapid perception of information can be achieved if the light signal unit has a display area which is provided to display at least one signal section, and the control means is provided in cooperation with the light signal unit, a characteristic for the household appliance variable by means of a variable extension of the signal section in at least one direction. It can be achieved by a particularly fast and intuitive perception of the characteristic. For example, the operator can estimate the home appliance variable by means of the dimension of the displayed signal section, which is particularly advantageous if it is remote from the immediate vicinity of the domestic appliance. In this case, a remote monitoring of a household appliance operation can be achieved by the operator. In this context, a "signal section" can be understood in particular to be a section of the display area which is assigned to the transmission of a signal. Here, the signal portion differs in at least one feature, such as e.g. in its luminosity, color, flashing frequency, etc., of its environment, whereby the demarcation of this environment for a user is clearly noticeable. In particular, the signal section is designed as a luminous surface, which is illuminated by means of at least one luminous means. The signal portion may be implemented as a continuous signal area. Alternatively, the signal portion may be formed by a composition of separate luminous surfaces, such as in the simultaneous illumination of a series of illuminants, such as, e.g. Light emitting diodes, which are separated from each other.
Es wird außerdem vorgeschlagen, dass die Trägereinheit als Griffeinheit mit einem Griffmittel ausgebildet ist und die Lichtsignaleinheit ein Anzeigemittel umfasst, das sich in Längsrichtung des Griffmittels erstreckt, wodurch ein großer Anzeigebereich einfach erreicht werden kann. Unter einem Bauteil, das sich in einer bestimmten Richtung "erstreckt", kann ein Bauteil mit einer in der bestimmten Richtung ausgerichteten Haupterstreckungsrichtung bzw. Längsrichtung verstanden werden.It is also proposed that the support unit is formed as a handle unit with a handle means and the light signal unit comprises a display means which extends in the longitudinal direction of the handle means, whereby a large display area can be easily achieved. Under a component that "stretches" in a certain direction, a component can be understood as having a main direction of extension or a longitudinal direction oriented in the specific direction.
Ferner kann eine hohe Informationsdichte erreicht werden, wenn im Teilbereich der Trägereinheit zusätzlich ein Display zu einer Klartextanzeige angeordnet ist. Beispielweise ist das Display als LCD-Display ausgebildet.Furthermore, a high information density can be achieved if a display to a plain text display is additionally arranged in the subarea of the carrier unit. For example, the display is designed as an LCD display.
Eine kostengünstige Ausführung der Hausgerätevorrichtung kann erreicht werden, wenn die Lichtsignaleinheit einen Satz von Leuchtdioden aufweist.An inexpensive embodiment of the home appliance device can be achieved if the light signal unit has a set of light-emitting diodes.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Hausgerätevorrichtung eine Eingabevorrichtung zu einer Eingabe durch einen Bediener aufweist, die im Teilbereich der Trägereinheit gelagert ist, wodurch eine hohe Flexibilität in der Anwendung der Hausgerätevorrichtung erreicht werden kann. Vorteilhafterweise kann mittels der Eingabevorrichtung ein Wert, wie z.B. ein Maximalwert für eine Hausgerätevariable, durch den Bediener manuell eingestellt werden.In a further embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the domestic appliance device has an input device for input by an operator, which is mounted in the partial region of the carrier unit, whereby a high flexibility in the application of the domestic appliance device can be achieved. Advantageously, by means of the input device a value, e.g. a maximum value for a home appliance variable to be manually set by the operator.
Ein besonders einfaches Bedienen der Eingabevorrichtung kann erreicht werden, wenn die Eingabevorrichtung einen berührungsempfindlichen Eingabebereich aufweist. Unter einem "berührungsempfindlichen" Eingabebereich kann in diesem Zusammenhang insbesondere ein Bereich verstanden werden, der zur weitestgehend drucklosen Eingabe vorgesehen ist, wie z.B. ein Touchfeld. Besonders vorteilhaft kann die Eingabevorrichtung einen berührungsempfindlichen Schieber (oder Touch Slider) aufweisen.A particularly simple operation of the input device can be achieved if the input device has a touch-sensitive input area. In this context, a "touch-sensitive" input area can be understood to mean, in particular, a region which is provided for largely unpressurized input, such as e.g. a touch field. Particularly advantageously, the input device may have a touch-sensitive slider (or touch slider).
Weitere Vorteile ergeben sich aus der folgenden Zeichnungsbeschreibung. In der Zeichnung sind Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung dargestellt. Die Zeichnung, die Beschreibung und die Ansprüche enthalten zahlreiche Merkmale in Kombination. Der Fachmann wird die Merkmale zweckmäßigerweise auch einzeln betrachten und zu sinnvollen weiteren Kombinationen zusammenfassen.Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawing. In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are shown. The drawing, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.
Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- einen Backofen mit einem Türgriff, in welchem eine Lichtsignaleinheit integriert ist,
- Fig. 2
- den Backofen aus
Figur 1 in einer Seitenansicht mit der Lichtsignaleinheit und einer Energieübertragungseinheit für die Anzeigeeinheit, - Fig. 3a
- den Türgriff mit der als "Infoline" ausgebildeten Lichtsignaleinheit,
- Fig. 3b
- den Türgriff mit einer "Infoline" und einem berührungsempfindlichen Schieber,
- Fig. 3c
- den Türgriff mit einer "Infoline" und einem Display,
- Fig. 3d
- die Lichtsignaleinheit mit einer LED-Kette,
- Fig. 4
- den Türgriff mit der Lichtsignaleinheit aus
Fig. 3a , - Fig. 5
- den Türgriff mit einem leuchtenden Signalabschnitt variabler Länge,
- Fig. 6
- den Türgriff mit einer weiteren Ausführung des Signalabschnitts,
- Fig. 7
- den Türgriff mit einer mehrfarbigen Anzeige der "Infoline",
- Fig. 8
- ein Kühlgerät mit einer in einem Türgriff integrierten Lichtsignaleinheit,
- Fig. 9
- eine Spülmaschine mit einer in einem Türgriff integrierten Lichtsignaleinheit und
- Fig. 10
- eine Waschmaschine mit einer in einem Bullauge integrierten Lichtsignaleinheit.
- Fig. 1
- an oven with a door handle, in which a light signal unit is integrated,
- Fig. 2
- the oven off
FIG. 1 in a side view with the light signal unit and a power transmission unit for the display unit, - Fig. 3a
- the door handle with the designed as "Infoline" light signal unit,
- Fig. 3b
- the door handle with an "infoline" and a touch-sensitive slider,
- Fig. 3c
- the door handle with an "infoline" and a display,
- Fig. 3d
- the traffic signal unit with a LED chain,
- Fig. 4
- the door handle with the light signal unit off
Fig. 3a . - Fig. 5
- the door handle with a luminous signal section of variable length,
- Fig. 6
- the door handle with another version of the signal section,
- Fig. 7
- the door handle with a multicolored display of the "Infoline",
- Fig. 8
- a cooling device with a light signal unit integrated in a door handle,
- Fig. 9
- a dishwasher with a built-in door handle light signal unit and
- Fig. 10
- a washing machine with a light signal unit integrated in a porthole.
Das Hausgerät 10 umfasst ferner eine Lichtsignaleinheit 32. Diese Lichtsignaleinheit 32, die in
In
Zur Versorgung der Lichtsignaleinheit 32 mit Energie und zur Übertragung von Daten an die Lichtsignaleinheit 32 ist das Hausgerät 10 mit einer Übertragungseinheit 43 versehen, die zur Herstellung einer drahtlosen Übertragung zwischen der Lichtsignaleinheit 32 und dem Hausgerätegrundkörper 12 vorgesehen ist. Die Übertragungseinheit 43 weist ein erstes Übertragungsmittel 44 auf, welches im Hausgerätegrundkörper 12 angeordnet ist.To supply the
Im Betrieb wird eine drahtlose Übertragung, und zwar eine induktive Übertragung von Energie an ein zweites Übertragungsmittel 46 hergestellt, das in der Hausgerätetüreinheit 16 gelagert ist. Alternativ kann das zweite Übertragungsmittel 46 im Griffmittel 26 angeordnet sein. Im Hausgerätegrundkörper 12 ist ferner eine Steuereinheit 48 angeordnet, die insbesondere zur Steuerung der Lichtsignaleinheit 32 dient. Die Steuereinheit 48 dient insbesondere im Zusammenwirken mit der Lichtsignaleinheit 32 zur Ausgabe einer Information durch die Lichtsignaleinheit 32. Hierzu steht die Steuereinheit 48 mit der Übertragungseinheit 43, insbesondere dem Übertragungsmittel 44, in Wirkverbindung.In operation, a wireless transmission, namely an inductive transmission of energy to a second transmission means 46 is made, which is stored in the home
Verschiedene Ausführungsbeispiele der Lichtsignaleinheit 32 sind in den
In
Ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der Lichtsignaleinheit 32 ist in
Das Funktionsprinzip einer Infolinie wird in den
In
Eine variable Erstreckung eines Signalabschnitts in zwei Richtungen ist denkbar. Beispielsweise kann der Signalabschnitt als eine Balkenanzeige ausgebildet sein. Es kann ferner ein Signalabschnitt in Form eines Kreis- oder Scheibensegments vorgesehen sein, das bei einem laufenden Hausgerätebetrieb eine variable Erstreckung in Umfangsrichtung aufweist.A variable extension of a signal section in two directions is conceivable. For example, the signal section may be formed as a bar display. Furthermore, a signal section in the form of a circular or disk segment may be provided, which has a variable extent in the circumferential direction in a running household appliance operation.
Das Steuermittel 68 ist außerdem zum Erzeugen eines mehrfarbigen Lichtsignals durch die Anzeigeeinheit 50a vorgesehen. Dies ist in
Das Steuermittel 68 ist ferner mit einem Blinkmodus programmiert. In diesem Blinkmodus kann ein Blinken des angezeigten Signalabschnitts 70, 72.1 bzw. 72.2 erfolgen. Insbesondere kann einer Blinkfrequenz eine Warnfunktion zugeordnet werden, wodurch der Bediener schnell über eine Betriebsstörung informiert werden kann.The control means 68 is further programmed with a flashing mode. In this flashing mode, a flashing of the displayed
Des Weiteren ist das Steuermittel 68 mit einem weiteren Betriebsmodus versehen, in welchem ein Signalabschnitt angezeigt wird, welcher eine während des Garbetriebs konstante Erstreckung aufweist. Hierbei wird eine Information mittels einer Blinkfrequenz oder einer bestimmten Farbe des Signalabschnitts ausgegeben. Beispielsweise kann ein Dauerlicht mit einer bestimmten Farbe auf einen laufenden Garbetrieb hinweisen. Die Beendigung des Garbetriebs kann dann mittels einer Blinkfrequenz und/oder einer anderen Farbe des Signalabschnitts gekennzeichnet werden. Dieser Betriebsmodus eignet sich insbesondere bei einer einfachen und kostengünstigen Ausführung der Lichtsignaleinheit 32, in der die Lichtsignaleinheit 32 z.B. von einer einzelnen Leuchtdiode 66 gebildet ist.Furthermore, the control means 68 is provided with a further operating mode in which a signal section is displayed which has a constant extension during the cooking operation. In this case, information is output by means of a blinking frequency or a specific color of the signal section. For example, a steady light with a certain color may indicate a running cooking operation. The completion of the cooking operation may then be indicated by means of a flashing frequency and / or another color of the signal segment. This mode of operation is particularly suitable in a simple and inexpensive embodiment of the
Es ist ferner denkbar, eine Lichtsignaleinheit in einem Betätigungsknopf oder in einem Betätigungsknebel zu integrieren. So können beispielsweise die Betätigungsmittel 22 (
Die
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