EP2273910B1 - Dishwashing machine - Google Patents

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EP2273910B1
EP2273910B1 EP09728465.7A EP09728465A EP2273910B1 EP 2273910 B1 EP2273910 B1 EP 2273910B1 EP 09728465 A EP09728465 A EP 09728465A EP 2273910 B1 EP2273910 B1 EP 2273910B1
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Alexander Barwig
Bernd Heisele
Norbert NÄSSLER
Anton Oblinger
Karl Wirth
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42Details
    • A47L15/50Racks ; Baskets
    • A47L15/508Hydraulic connections for racks
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42Details
    • A47L15/50Racks ; Baskets
    • A47L15/504Arrangements for changing the height of racks
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/14Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware with stationary crockery baskets and spraying devices within the cleaning chamber
    • A47L15/18Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware with stationary crockery baskets and spraying devices within the cleaning chamber with movably-mounted spraying devices
    • A47L15/22Rotary spraying devices
    • A47L15/23Rotary spraying devices moved by means of the sprays

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  • the invention relates to a dishwasher according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • a dishwasher which has a washing container in which an extendable crockery basket is arranged, to which a washing device is assigned in order to apply washing liquor to the items to be cleaned.
  • the crockery basket is arranged such that it can be pulled out of the washing container, a coupling being provided in order to establish a fluid-conducting connection between the washing device assigned to the extractable crockery basket and a hydraulic system of the dishwasher, with which the washing liquor is in operation can be conveyed by a circulation pump through lines to the spray devices.
  • a coupling is provided, which is arranged at a connection point on the rear wall of the washing container of the dishwasher, which opens when the crockery basket is pulled out and, when the crockery basket is pushed back into the washing container, establishes a fluid-conducting connection between the hydraulic system of the dishwasher and the washing device.
  • the crockery basket is designed to be height-adjustable, ie the clear height of the upper crockery basket in relation to the roof wall of the washing compartment can be adjusted like the clear height between an upper and a lower crockery basket, so that it is also possible to store particularly large objects in the crockery baskets.
  • the crockery basket can assume tilting positions with different height positions on both long sides of the crockery basket, namely once with the right side lowered and the left side raised and once with the left side raised and the right side lowered.
  • the clear height for the upper basket can be increased on the right.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a dishwasher whose dish rack has further adaptation options.
  • the solution to the problem of the invention is based on a dishwasher, at least comprising a crockery basket which can take up at least two different height positions, a spray device for loading washware with washing liquor which is assigned to the crockery basket, a hydraulic system for supplying the spraying device with washing liquor, and a coupling with at least two openings for establishing a fluid-conducting connection between the hydraulic system and the spraying device in the at least two different height positions and at least two tilting positions.
  • the achievement of the object of the invention is characterized in that at least two of the openings are assigned a height position and at least two tilt positions for forming the liquid-conducting connection. It is thus achieved, in a surprisingly simple manner, that tilting positions are possible in any of the selected height positions and thus an operator is given significantly more options for adapting the interior of a rinsing container to the respective requirements.
  • the result is a particularly simple construction, since at least one opening is assigned both a height position and a tilt position, that is to say no additional openings are required for the production of a liquid-conducting connection when a tilt position is selected.
  • a tilt position is understood to mean that a crockery basket is lowered or raised on a first, for example the left side, while the height position of the crockery basket is unchanged on the second, for example the right side. In a second tilt position, however, the right side is lowered or raised, while the left side of the crockery basket is unchanged.
  • Two tilting positions are understood to mean the alternative lowering or raising of a crockery basket on both sides from one height position to another height position.
  • the coupling has three openings to which three height positions are assigned. This gives a further increase in the possibilities of variation and adaptation
  • At least two openings are assigned tilting positions.
  • the adaptability is increased again, as tilt positions over two different height positions and also over three Different height positions are possible without the need for additional openings.
  • the two openings are assigned an unequal number of tilt positions. This allows a particularly simple construction in which tilting positions over two mutually different height positions and also over three mutually different height positions are assigned to an opening, while tilting positions over two mutually different height positions are assigned to a second opening.
  • the ratio of the number of tilt positions can preferably be one to two. However, other ratios of the number of tilt positions are also possible, such as three to one.
  • the hydraulic system has a connection point on the dishwasher side, which is arranged on a rear wall of the washing container opposite the container opening. That is, the washing container has a front container opening which can usually be opened and closed with a door pivotally attached to the washing container in order to load and unload the dishwasher.
  • the arrangement of the connection point on the dishwasher side on a rear wall of the washing container lying in the container opening results in a particularly simple construction in which the coupling is disengaged when, for example, the crockery basket is removed from the washing container of the dishwasher for unloading.
  • the hydraulic system has a dishwasher-side connection which is arranged on a side wall which connects the container opening and the rear wall opposite the container opening or is arranged in a region between the rear wall and a side wall of a washing container of the dishwasher is in a corner area forming the transition area between the rear and side walls.
  • connection point is arranged substantially centrally between side walls, which are the container opening and the rear wall connect. That is, the connection point is essentially arranged on a vertical axis of symmetry of the washing compartment on the rear wall. This allows a particularly simple design of the coupling.
  • the coupling has a dishwasher-side section and a dish-side section.
  • the portion on the dishwasher side and the portion on the dish rack are designed to be adjustable with respect to one another about three axes arranged at right angles to one another. Movement along a first axis enables the clutch to be opened and connected by pushing the basket in and out. Movement along a second axis enables the two sections to be adjusted in height when the height of the crockery basket is changed. The second axis runs in the direction of perpendicular or gravity. Movement along a third axis enables the sections of the coupling to be adapted to one another when a tilt position of the crockery basket is selected.
  • a pivoting movement can be carried out around at least one of the axes. This can be the movement along the third axis, by means of which the sections of the coupling can be adapted when a tilt position is selected.
  • the coupling has at least one fluid-carrying housing and a sealing element arranged in the housing.
  • the liquid-carrying housing establishes a liquid-conducting connection to the spraying device, which is assigned to the crockery basket and the sealing element arranged in the housing ensures that the spraying device is reliably supplied with washing liquor.
  • the sealing element is arranged pivotably. It is also preferably provided that the sealing element is arranged to be pivotable about an axis extending through the inlet. This makes it possible to produce a reliably sealing connection between the dishwasher-side section of the coupling and the spraying device assigned to the crockery basket even when the crockery basket is in any desired tilting position. It is achieved by the symmetrical design that the swivel angle can be reduced to achieve any tilt position of the crockery basket, so that the size of the liquid-carrying housing receiving the sealing element is reduced. This enables a particularly compact design.
  • stop means are also provided, which can be arranged on the housing.
  • the sealing element is arranged to be displaceable along an axis with respect to the housing.
  • the axis can extend in the perpendicular direction, so that a displacement of the sealing element in relation to the housing against the direction of gravity makes it possible to position the sealing element in order to establish a liquid-conducting connection.
  • the sealing element has at least one inlet and at least two blind plugs.
  • the inlet is connected to one of the openings and at least one of the blind plugs closes a further opening.
  • the openings can be assigned to the dishwasher-side section of the coupling. This also has the advantage that, in all height positions that the crockery basket can assume, there is no hydraulically unfavorable deflection of the washing liquor at any height.
  • the inlet is centered between the blind plugs, i.e. that the blind plugs and the inlet are arranged in a row which is substantially vertical and the position of the inlet and the blind plugs correspond to the different height positions that the crockery basket can take, the inlet being arranged in the middle of this row, adjacent to at least one of the blind plugs.
  • the blind plugs are designed with bevels. This facilitates the insertion of the blind plugs into one of the openings in the different height positions of the crockery basket, e.g. the crockery basket is pushed back into the dishwasher container after loading.
  • other positioning means can also be used instead of run-in slopes, which likewise ensure reliable positioning.
  • the blind plugs are preferably designed as oblique circular cones, which preferably seal the sealing element when the crockery basket is inserted, i.e. When the blind plug comes into contact with the openings, lift them against gravity and thus ensure automatic positioning.
  • the circular cones can also have other suitable shapes.
  • a dishwasher (not shown) has a washing container (not shown) in which at least one dish rack (not shown) can be pulled out on two opposite sides (not shown). Furthermore, a height-adjustable mechanism (not shown) is provided, which makes it possible to change the height of the crockery basket.
  • a spray device (not shown) is provided below the crockery basket, which is usually formed by a rotating spray arm.
  • Another dish basket can be arranged in the washing compartment below this dish basket. Furthermore, a further receptacle designed as a cutlery drawer can also be provided above this crockery basket.
  • an inlet pipe 34 is provided, which can be connected to a hydraulic system of the dishwasher by means of a coupling 2 in different height positions.
  • the hydraulic system includes lines, control devices such as water switches and instantaneous water heaters with which the washing liquor can be circulated in the cleaning operation. This means that washing liquor collecting at the bottom of the washing container can be supplied to the washing device by the hydraulic system in order to apply washing liquor to the items to be cleaned.
  • the coupling 2 is formed from a dishwasher-side section 14 and a dish-side section 16.
  • the coupling 2 is designed to be separable, so that the pull-out crockery basket for loading and unloading can be pulled out of the washing container of the dishwasher, with the coupling 2 being opened or opened.
  • the coupling 2 again establishes a liquid-conducting connection between the dishwashing section 14 and the dishwashing section 16, so that during the subsequent cleaning process, washing liquor can again be supplied to the washing device assigned to the dishwashing basket by the hydraulic system.
  • the dishwasher-side section 14 has a coupling piece 36 of a feed pipe 32 with three openings 4, 6, 8, which on the rear wall, i.e. the side opposite the container opening of the washing container is arranged centrally between side walls which connect the container opening and the rear wall.
  • the connection point 12 of the coupling 2 is arranged in the region of a perpendicular axis of symmetry of the washing compartment.
  • the crockery-side section 16 of the coupling 2 has, in addition to the inlet pipe 34, a housing 18 in which a sealing element 20 is arranged.
  • the sealing element 20 has an inlet 22 arranged along a line, which forms a liquid-conducting connection 10 with the inlet pipe 34, and four blind connections 24, 26, 28, 30, which are arranged symmetrically above and below along a line to the inlet 22.
  • a desired height position is selected by an operator on the basis of the height-adjustable mechanism after the coupling 2 has been separated from the washing container by pulling out the crockery basket.
  • the inlet 22 and two of the blind connecting pieces 24, 26, 28, 30 come into contact with the three openings 4, 6, 8
  • the inlet 22 with the respective opening 4, 6, 8 forms a liquid-conducting connection 10 between the feed pipe 32 of the dishwasher-side section 14 of the coupling 2, while the other two openings 4, 6, 8 are each closed by two of the blind connections 24, 26, 28, 30 and two further ones of the blind connections 24, 26, 28, 30 do not close any of the openings 4, 6, 8.
  • the present clutch 2 allows a choice between three height positions of a crockery basket, an upper position at which the inlet 22 is connected to the opening 4, a middle position at which the inlet 22 is connected to the opening 6, and a lower position at which the inlet 22 is connected to the opening 8.
  • the coupling 2 also allows tilting positions of the crockery basket.
  • a tilting position of the crockery basket can be carried out by a user by selecting different height positions on both sides of the crockery basket.
  • a tilt position between the middle and the upper position is possible, with one of the two sides of the crockery basket being raised while the other is lowered.
  • the tilting position is possible between the middle height position and the lower height position and between the upper and the lower height position of the crockery basket. This means that in addition to the three height positions, six height positions can be selected in which the crockery basket is inclined.
  • the sealing element 20 When such a tilting position is selected, the sealing element 20 is pivoted, which for this purpose is rotatably arranged in the housing 18 about an axis extending through the inlet 22.
  • these are arranged symmetrically with respect to the inlet 22 and thus with the axis extending through the inlet 22. That is, when a tilt position of the crockery basket is selected, the housing 18 is pivoted, while the sealing element 20 remains unchanged in its orientation due to its assignment to the dishwasher-side section 14 of the dishwasher.
  • longitudinal guides 42 are further provided, which are formed by slots in the housing 18 and engage in the tongues of the sealing element 20.
  • the movement of the sealing element 20 limits stop means 38 which are arranged in the housing 18.
  • the sealing element 20 can be moved in the housing 18 along an axis which, when installed in a dishwasher, extends in the direction of the solder or gravity.
  • the inlet 22 and the blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 are arranged along this axis.
  • blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 In order to facilitate the insertion of the blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 even in the inclined positions of the crockery basket when the coupling 2 is brought together again and to ensure automatic positioning of the sealing element 20, these are designed as oblique circular cones, ie eccentrically. Due to their design as eccentric circular cones, the blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 have inlet bevels 40 which, when the coupling 2 is brought together, cause the sealing element 20 to be raised against gravity, so that the inlet 20 and the blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 is guaranteed.
  • Each of the three height positions is assigned to one of the openings 4, 6, 8.
  • Four of the tilting positions are assigned to the middle opening 6, namely two tilting positions between the lower and the middle height positions and two tilting positions between the lower and the upper height positions, while the upper opening 8 is assigned two tilting positions, namely between the middle and upper height position.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Geschirrspülmaschine nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a dishwasher according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Aus der EP 1 136 030 A1 ist eine Geschirrspülmaschine bekannt, die einen Spülbehälter aufweist, in dem ein ausziehbarer Geschirrkorb angeordnet ist, dem eine Spüleinrichtung zugeordnet ist, um zu reinigendes Spülgut mit Spülflotte zu beaufschlagen. Um ein leichtes Be-und Entladen des Geschirrkorbs zu ermöglichen ist der Geschirrkorb aus dem Spülbehälter herausziehbar angeordnet, wobei eine Kupplung vorgesehen ist, um eine flüssigkeitsleitende Verbindung zwischen der dem herausziehbaren Geschirrkorb zugeordneten Spüleinrichtung und einem Hydrauliksystem der Geschirrspülmaschine herzustellen, mit dem im Betrieb die Spülflotte von einer Umwälzpumpe durch Leitungen zu den Sprüheinrichtungen befördert werden kann. Hierzu ist eine Kupplung vorgesehen, die an einem Anschlusspunkt an der Rückwand des Spülbehälters der Geschirrspülmaschine angeordnet ist, die sich beim Herausziehen des Geschirrkorbs öffnet und beim Wiederhineinschieben des Geschirrkorbs in den Spülbehälter eine flüssigkeitsleitende Verbindung zwischen dem Hydrauliksystem der Geschirrspülmaschine und der Spüleinrichtung herstellt. Um eine optimale Ausnutzung des Innenraums des Spülbehälters zu ermöglichen ist der Geschirrkorb höhenverstellbar ausgebildet, d.h. die lichte Höhe des oberen Geschirrkorbs in Bezug zur Dachwandung des Spülbehälters kann wie die lichte Höhe zwischen einem oberen und einem unteren Geschirrkorb angepasst werden, so dass es auch möglich ist, besonders große Gegenstände in den Geschirrkörben zu lagern. Ferner ist vorgesehen, dass der Geschirrkorb Kipppositionen mit unterschiedlichen Höhenpositionen an beiden Längsseiten des Geschirrskorbs einnehmen kann, nämlich einmal mit abgesenkter rechter Seite und erhöhter linker Seite und einmal mit erhöhter linker Seite und abgesenkter rechter Seite. So kann beispielsweise auf der rechten Seite die lichte Höhe für den oberen Geschirrkorb erhöht werden.From the EP 1 136 030 A1 a dishwasher is known which has a washing container in which an extendable crockery basket is arranged, to which a washing device is assigned in order to apply washing liquor to the items to be cleaned. In order to enable easy loading and unloading of the crockery basket, the crockery basket is arranged such that it can be pulled out of the washing container, a coupling being provided in order to establish a fluid-conducting connection between the washing device assigned to the extractable crockery basket and a hydraulic system of the dishwasher, with which the washing liquor is in operation can be conveyed by a circulation pump through lines to the spray devices. For this purpose, a coupling is provided, which is arranged at a connection point on the rear wall of the washing container of the dishwasher, which opens when the crockery basket is pulled out and, when the crockery basket is pushed back into the washing container, establishes a fluid-conducting connection between the hydraulic system of the dishwasher and the washing device. In order to enable optimal use of the interior of the washing compartment, the crockery basket is designed to be height-adjustable, ie the clear height of the upper crockery basket in relation to the roof wall of the washing compartment can be adjusted like the clear height between an upper and a lower crockery basket, so that it is also possible to store particularly large objects in the crockery baskets. It is further provided that the crockery basket can assume tilting positions with different height positions on both long sides of the crockery basket, namely once with the right side lowered and the left side raised and once with the left side raised and the right side lowered. For example, the clear height for the upper basket can be increased on the right.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Geschirrspülmaschine bereitzustellen, deren Geschirrkorb weitere Anpassungsmöglichkeiten aufweist.The object of the invention is to provide a dishwasher whose dish rack has further adaptation options.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe der Erfindung geht aus von einer Geschirrspülmaschine, wenigstens aufweisend einen Geschirrkorb, der wenigstens zwei unterschiedliche Höhenpositionen einnehmen kann, eine Sprüheinrichtung zur Beaufschlagung von Spülgut mit Spülflotte, die dem Geschirrkorb zugeordnet ist, ein Hydrauliksystem zur Versorgung der Sprüheinrichtung mit Spülflotte, und einer Kupplung mit wenigstens zwei Öffnungen zur Herstellung einer flüssigkeitsleitenden Verbindung zwischen dem Hydrauliksystem und der Sprüheinrichtung in den wenigstens zwei unterschiedlichen Höhenpositionen und wenigstens zwei Kipppositionen.The solution to the problem of the invention is based on a dishwasher, at least comprising a crockery basket which can take up at least two different height positions, a spray device for loading washware with washing liquor which is assigned to the crockery basket, a hydraulic system for supplying the spraying device with washing liquor, and a coupling with at least two openings for establishing a fluid-conducting connection between the hydraulic system and the spraying device in the at least two different height positions and at least two tilting positions.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenigstens zwei der Öffnungen eine Höhenposition und wenigstens zwei Kipppositionen zugeordnet sind zum Bilden der flüssigkeitsleitenden Verbindung. Somit wird auf überraschend einfache Weise erreicht, dass Kipppositionen in jeder der gewählten Höhenpositionen möglich sind und damit einer Bedienperson deutlich mehr Möglichkeiten gegeben sind, den Innenraum eines Spülbehälters den jeweiligen Erfordernissen anzupassen. Es ergibt sich ein besonders einfacher Aufbau, da wenigstens einer Öffnung sowohl eine Höhenposition als auch eine Kippposition zugeordnet ist, also keine zusätzlichen Öffnungen für die Herstellung einer flüssigkeitsleitenden Verbindung bei Auswahl einer Kippposition nötig sind. Es wird dabei unter einer Kippposition verstanden, dass ein Geschirrkorb auf einer ersten, bspw. der linken Seite abgesenkt oder erhöht ist, während auf der zweiten, bspw. der rechte Seite die Höhenposition des Geschirrkorbs unverändert ist. Bei einer zweiten Kippposition hingegen ist die rechte Seite abgesenkt oder erhöht, während die linke Seite des Geschirrkorbs unverändert ist. Es werden also unter zwei Kipppositionen das alternative Absenken oder Erhöhen eines Geschirrkorbs an beiden Seiten von einer Höhenlage in eine andere Höhenlage verstanden.The achievement of the object of the invention is characterized in that at least two of the openings are assigned a height position and at least two tilt positions for forming the liquid-conducting connection. It is thus achieved, in a surprisingly simple manner, that tilting positions are possible in any of the selected height positions and thus an operator is given significantly more options for adapting the interior of a rinsing container to the respective requirements. The result is a particularly simple construction, since at least one opening is assigned both a height position and a tilt position, that is to say no additional openings are required for the production of a liquid-conducting connection when a tilt position is selected. A tilt position is understood to mean that a crockery basket is lowered or raised on a first, for example the left side, while the height position of the crockery basket is unchanged on the second, for example the right side. In a second tilt position, however, the right side is lowered or raised, while the left side of the crockery basket is unchanged. Two tilting positions are understood to mean the alternative lowering or raising of a crockery basket on both sides from one height position to another height position.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die Kupplung drei Öffnungen aufweist, denen drei Höhenpositionen zugeordnet sind. Hierdurch wird eine weitere Steigerung der Variations- - und Anpassungsmöglichkeiten gegebenIn a preferred embodiment it is provided that the coupling has three openings to which three height positions are assigned. This gives a further increase in the possibilities of variation and adaptation

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass wenigstens zwei Öffnungen Kipppositionen zugeordnet sind. Hierdurch wird nochmals die Anpassungsfähigkeit gesteigert, da Kipppositionen über zwei voneinander abweichende Höhenpositionen und auch über drei voneinander abweichende Höhenpositionen möglich sind ohne dass hierfür zusätzliche Öffnungen erforderlich sind.According to the invention it is provided that at least two openings are assigned tilting positions. As a result, the adaptability is increased again, as tilt positions over two different height positions and also over three Different height positions are possible without the need for additional openings.

Ferner ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass den beiden Öffnungen eine ungleiche Anzahl von Kipppositionen zugeordnet ist. Dies erlaubt einen besonders einfachen Aufbau, bei der einer Öffnung Kipppositionen über zwei voneinander abweichende Höhenpositionen und auch über drei voneinander abweichende Höhenpositionen zugeordnet sind, während einer zweiten Öffnung lediglich Kipppositionen über zwei voneinander abweichenden Höhenpositionen zugeordnet sind.Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the two openings are assigned an unequal number of tilt positions. This allows a particularly simple construction in which tilting positions over two mutually different height positions and also over three mutually different height positions are assigned to an opening, while tilting positions over two mutually different height positions are assigned to a second opening.

Dabei kann vorzugsweise das Verhältnis der Anzahl der Kipppositionen eins zu zwei ist. Es sind jedoch auch andere Verhältnisse der Anzahl der Kipppositionen möglich, wie bspw. drei zu eins.The ratio of the number of tilt positions can preferably be one to two. However, other ratios of the number of tilt positions are also possible, such as three to one.

Vorzugsweise ist in einer ersten Ausführungsform vorgesehen, dass das Hydrauliksystem einen geschirrspülmaschinenseitigen Anschlusspunkt aufweist, der an einer der Behälteröffnung gegenüberliegenden Rückwand des Spülbehälters angeordnet ist. D.h., der Spülbehälter weist eine vorderseitige Behälteröffnung auf, die üblicherweise mit einer schwenkbar am Spülbehälter befestigten Tür geöffnet und geschlossen werden kann, um die Geschirrspülmaschine zu Be- und Entladen. Durch die Anordnung des geschirrspülmaschinenseitigen Anschlusspunktes an einer der Behälteröffnung liegenden Rückwand des Spülbehälters ergibt sich dabei ein besonders einfacher Aufbau, bei dem eine Auftrennung der Kupplung erfolgt, wenn beispielsweise der Geschirrkorb zum Entladen aus dem Spülbehälter der Geschirrspülmaschine herausgezogen wird.It is preferably provided in a first embodiment that the hydraulic system has a connection point on the dishwasher side, which is arranged on a rear wall of the washing container opposite the container opening. That is, the washing container has a front container opening which can usually be opened and closed with a door pivotally attached to the washing container in order to load and unload the dishwasher. The arrangement of the connection point on the dishwasher side on a rear wall of the washing container lying in the container opening results in a particularly simple construction in which the coupling is disengaged when, for example, the crockery basket is removed from the washing container of the dishwasher for unloading.

In einer zweiten, alternativen Ausführungsform ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Hydrauliksystem einen geschirrspülmaschinenseitigen Anschluss aufweist, der an einer Seitenwand angeordnet ist, die die Behälteröffnung und die der Behälteröffnung gegenüberliegenden Rückwand verbindet oder in einem Bereich zwischen der Rückwand und einer Seitenwand eines Spülbehälters der Geschirrspülmaschine angeordnet ist, also in einem den Übergangsbereich zwischen Rück- und Seitenwand bildenden Eckbereich.In a second, alternative embodiment, it is preferably provided that the hydraulic system has a dishwasher-side connection which is arranged on a side wall which connects the container opening and the rear wall opposite the container opening or is arranged in a region between the rear wall and a side wall of a washing container of the dishwasher is in a corner area forming the transition area between the rear and side walls.

Es ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass der Anschlusspunkt im Wesentlichen mittig zwischen Seitenwänden angeordnet ist, die die Behälteröffnung und die Rückwand verbinden. D.h., der Anschlusspunkt ist im Wesentlichen auf einer senkrecht verlaufenden Symmetrieachse des Spülbehälters an der Rückwand angeordnet. Dies erlaubt eine besonders einfache Ausführung der Kupplung.It is preferably provided that the connection point is arranged substantially centrally between side walls, which are the container opening and the rear wall connect. That is, the connection point is essentially arranged on a vertical axis of symmetry of the washing compartment on the rear wall. This allows a particularly simple design of the coupling.

Es ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass die Kupplung einen geschirrspülmaschinenseitiger Abschnitt und einen geschirrkorbseitigen Abschnitt aufweist. Dabei können durch Verbinden der zweiteiligen Kupplung auf unterschiedlichen Höhenpositionen der Geschirrkorb unterschiedliche Höhenpositionen einnehmen, wobei zugleich eine zuverlässige Versorgung der dem Geschirrkorb zugeordneten Sprüheinrichtung mit Spülflotte gewährleistet ist.It is preferably provided that the coupling has a dishwasher-side section and a dish-side section. By connecting the two-part coupling at different height positions, the crockery basket can assume different height positions, while at the same time a reliable supply of the spray device assigned to the crockery basket with washing liquor is ensured.

Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass der geschirrspülmaschinenseitigen Abschnitt und der geschirrkorbseitigen Abschnitt in Bezug zueinander um drei rechtwinkelig zueinander angeordnete Achsen verstellbar ausgebildet sind. Eine Bewegung entlang einer ersten Achse ermöglicht das Öffnen und Verbinden der Kupplung durch Hinaus- oder Hineinschieben des Geschisskorbs. Eine Bewegung entlang einer zweiten Achse ermöglicht eine Höhenanpassung der beiden Abschnitte zueinander, wenn die Höhenlage des Geschirrkorbs verändert wird. Dabei verläuft die zweite Achse in Lot- bzw. Schwerkraftrichtung. Eine Bewegung entlang einer dritten Achse ermöglicht eine Anpassung der Abschnitte der Kupplung zueinander bei Wahl einer Kippposition des Geschirrkorbs.It is preferably provided that the portion on the dishwasher side and the portion on the dish rack are designed to be adjustable with respect to one another about three axes arranged at right angles to one another. Movement along a first axis enables the clutch to be opened and connected by pushing the basket in and out. Movement along a second axis enables the two sections to be adjusted in height when the height of the crockery basket is changed. The second axis runs in the direction of perpendicular or gravity. Movement along a third axis enables the sections of the coupling to be adapted to one another when a tilt position of the crockery basket is selected.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass um wenigstens eine der Achsen eine Schwenkbewegung ausführbar ist. Dies kann die Bewegung entlang der dritten Achse sein, durch die eine Anpassung der Abschnitte der Kupplung bei Wahl einer Kippposition möglich ist.In a preferred embodiment it is provided that a pivoting movement can be carried out around at least one of the axes. This can be the movement along the third axis, by means of which the sections of the coupling can be adapted when a tilt position is selected.

Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass die Kupplung wenigstens ein flüssigkeitsführendes Gehäuse und ein in dem Gehäuse angeordnetes Dichtelement aufweist. Das flüssigkeitsführende Gehäuse stellt dabei eine flüssigkeitsleitende Verbindung mit der Sprüheinrichtung her, die dem Geschirrkorb zugeordnet ist und das im Gehäuse angeordnete Dichtelement gewährleistet, dass eine zuverlässige Versorgung der Sprüheinrichtung mit Spülflotte gegeben ist.It is preferably provided that the coupling has at least one fluid-carrying housing and a sealing element arranged in the housing. The liquid-carrying housing establishes a liquid-conducting connection to the spraying device, which is assigned to the crockery basket and the sealing element arranged in the housing ensures that the spraying device is reliably supplied with washing liquor.

Es ist ferner vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Dichtelement schwenkbar angeordnet ist. Dabei ist außerdem vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Dichtelement um eine sich durch den Einlass erstreckende Achse schwenkbar angeordnet ist. Damit ist es möglich eine zuverlässig abdichtende Verbindung zwischen dem geschirrspülmaschinenseitigen Abschnitt der Kupplung und der dem Geschirrkorb zugeordneten Sprüheinrichtung auch dann herzustellen, wenn der Geschirrkorb sich in einer beliebigen Kippposition befindet. Dabei wird durch die symmetrische Ausbildung erreicht, dass der Schwenkwinkel zum Erreichen beliebiger Kippposition des Geschirrkorbs reduziert werden kann, so dass die Baugröße des das Dichtelement aufnehmenden flüssigkeitskeitsführenden Gehäuses reduziert ist. So wird eine besonders kompakte Bauform ermöglicht.It is also preferably provided that the sealing element is arranged pivotably. It is also preferably provided that the sealing element is arranged to be pivotable about an axis extending through the inlet. This makes it possible to produce a reliably sealing connection between the dishwasher-side section of the coupling and the spraying device assigned to the crockery basket even when the crockery basket is in any desired tilting position. It is achieved by the symmetrical design that the swivel angle can be reduced to achieve any tilt position of the crockery basket, so that the size of the liquid-carrying housing receiving the sealing element is reduced. This enables a particularly compact design.

Um die Schwenkbewegung des Dichtelements zu begrenzen sind ferner Anschlagmittel vorgesehen, die an dem Gehäuse angeordnet sein können.In order to limit the pivoting movement of the sealing element, stop means are also provided, which can be arranged on the housing.

Ferner ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Dichtelement entlang einer Achse in Bezug zum Gehäuse verschiebbar angeordnet ist. Dabei kann sich die Achse in Lotrichtung erstrecken, sodass durch eine Verschiebung des Dichtelements in Bezug zum Gehäuse entgegen der Schwerkraftrichtung eine Positionierung des Dichtelements möglich ist um eine flüssigkeitsleitende Verbindung herzustellen.Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the sealing element is arranged to be displaceable along an axis with respect to the housing. The axis can extend in the perpendicular direction, so that a displacement of the sealing element in relation to the housing against the direction of gravity makes it possible to position the sealing element in order to establish a liquid-conducting connection.

Um die Versorgung der dem Geschirrkorb zugeordneten Sprüheinrichtung mit Spülflotte zu gewährleisten ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Dichtelement wenigstens einen Einlass und wenigstens zwei Blindstopfen aufweist. Dabei ist bei geschlossener Kupplung, also wenn beide Kupplungsteile miteinander verbunden sind, der Einlass mit einer der Öffnungen verbunden und wenigstens einer der Blindstopfen verschließt eine weitere Öffnung. So ist sichergestellt, dass durch wenigstens einer der zwei bzw. drei Öffnungen Spülflotte durch den Einlass zu der dem Geschirrkorb zugeordneten Sprüheinrichtung strömen kann, während durch die Blindstopfen die weiteren Öffnungen verschlossen sind. Hierbei können die Öffnungen dem geschirrspülmaschinenseitiger Abschnitt der Kupplung zugeordnet sein. Dies bietet weiterhin den Vorteil, dass in allen Höhenpositionen, die der Geschirrkorb einnehmen kann, eine hydraulisch ungünstige Umlenkung von Spülflotte in jeder Höhenlage nicht erfolgt.In order to ensure that the spray device assigned to the crockery basket is supplied with washing liquor, it is preferably provided that the sealing element has at least one inlet and at least two blind plugs. When the clutch is closed, that is when both coupling parts are connected to one another, the inlet is connected to one of the openings and at least one of the blind plugs closes a further opening. This ensures that washing liquor can flow through at least one of the two or three openings through the inlet to the spraying device assigned to the crockery basket, while the further openings are closed by the blind plugs. Here, the openings can be assigned to the dishwasher-side section of the coupling. This also has the advantage that, in all height positions that the crockery basket can assume, there is no hydraulically unfavorable deflection of the washing liquor at any height.

Vorzugsweise ist der Einlass mittig zwischen den Blindstopfen angeordnet, d.h. dass die Blindstopfen und der Einlass in einer Reihe angeordnet sind, die im Wesentlichen senkrecht verläuft und die Position des Einlasses und der Blindstopfen den verschiedenen Höhenpositionen entsprechen, die der Geschirrkorb einnehmen kann, wobei in der Mitte dieser Reihe der Einlass angeordnet ist, benachbart von wenigstens je einem der Blindstopfen.Preferably the inlet is centered between the blind plugs, i.e. that the blind plugs and the inlet are arranged in a row which is substantially vertical and the position of the inlet and the blind plugs correspond to the different height positions that the crockery basket can take, the inlet being arranged in the middle of this row, adjacent to at least one of the blind plugs.

Ferner ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass die Blindstopfen Einlaufschrägen aufweisend ausgebildet sind. Dies erleichtert das Einführen der Blindstopfen in eine der Öffnungen in den verschiedenen Höhenpositionen des Geschirrkorbs, wenn z.B. der Geschirrkorb nach dem Beladen wieder in den Geschirrspülbehälter eingeschoben wird. Alternativ können jedoch auch anstelle von Einlaufschrägen andere Positionierungsmittel Verwendung finden, die ebenfalls eine zuverlässige Positionierung gewährleisten.Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the blind plugs are designed with bevels. This facilitates the insertion of the blind plugs into one of the openings in the different height positions of the crockery basket, e.g. the crockery basket is pushed back into the dishwasher container after loading. As an alternative, however, other positioning means can also be used instead of run-in slopes, which likewise ensure reliable positioning.

Vorzugsweise sind die Blindstopfen als schräge Kreiskegel ausgebildet, die vorzugsweise das Dichtelement bei Einschieben des Geschirrkorbs, d.h. bei in Kontakt treten der Blindstopfen mit den Öffnungen entgegen der Schwerkraft anheben und so eine selbsttätige Positionierung gewährleisten. Jedoch können die Kreiskegel auch andere, geeignete Formen aufweisen.The blind plugs are preferably designed as oblique circular cones, which preferably seal the sealing element when the crockery basket is inserted, i.e. When the blind plug comes into contact with the openings, lift them against gravity and thus ensure automatic positioning. However, the circular cones can also have other suitable shapes.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand einer Zeichnung erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung,
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eine schematische Darstellung eines flüssigkeitsführenden Gehäuses mit einem darin angeordneten Dichtelement in einer ersten Position,
Fig. 3
das flüssigkeitsführende Gehäuse mit dem Dichtelement mit einer zweiten Position, und
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das flüssigkeitsführende Gehäuse mit dem Dichtelement in einer dritten Position.
The invention is explained below with reference to a drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1
a schematic representation of a clutch according to the invention,
Fig. 2
1 shows a schematic representation of a liquid-carrying housing with a sealing element arranged therein in a first position,
Fig. 3
the liquid-carrying housing with the sealing element with a second position, and
Fig. 4
the liquid-carrying housing with the sealing element in a third position.

Es wird zunächst auf die Figur 1 Bezug genommen.It will first focus on the Figure 1 Referred.

Eine Geschirrspülmaschine (nicht dargestellt) weist einen Spülbehälter auf (nicht dargestellt), in dem wenigstens ein Geschirrkorb (nicht dargestellt) an zwei sich gegenüberliegenden Seiten herausziehbar (nicht dargestellt) angeordnet ist. Ferner ist ein höhenverstellbarer Mechanismus (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen, der es ermöglicht, den Geschirrkorb in seiner Höhe zu verändern. Unterhalb des Geschirrkorbs ist eine Sprüheinrichtung (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen, die üblicherweise durch einen rotierenden Sprüharm gebildet ist.A dishwasher (not shown) has a washing container (not shown) in which at least one dish rack (not shown) can be pulled out on two opposite sides (not shown). Furthermore, a height-adjustable mechanism (not shown) is provided, which makes it possible to change the height of the crockery basket. A spray device (not shown) is provided below the crockery basket, which is usually formed by a rotating spray arm.

Unterhalb dieses Geschirrkorbs kann in dem Spülbehälter ein weiterer Geschirrkorb angeordnet sein. Ferner kann auch oberhalb dieses Geschirrkorbs ein weiterer, als Besteckschublade ausgebildeter Aufnahmebehälter vorgesehen sein.Another dish basket can be arranged in the washing compartment below this dish basket. Furthermore, a further receptacle designed as a cutlery drawer can also be provided above this crockery basket.

Zur Versorgung der dem Geschirrkorb zugeordneten Sprüheinrichtung in jeder Höhenposition ist ein Einlaufrohr 34 vorgesehen, das mittels einer Kupplung 2 in verschiedenen Höhenpositionen mit einem Hydrauliksystem der Geschirrspülmaschine verbunden werden kann. Dabei umfasst das Hydrauliksystem Leitungen, Steuermittel wie Wasserweichen und Durchlauferhitzer, mit denen im Reinigungsbetrieb Spülflotte umgewälzt werden kann. D.h., dass sich am Boden des Spülbehälters sammelnde Spülflotte durch das Hydrauliksystem der Spüleinrichtung zugeführt werden kann um zu reinigendes Spülgut mit Spülflotte zu beaufschlagen.To supply the spray device assigned to the crockery basket in each height position, an inlet pipe 34 is provided, which can be connected to a hydraulic system of the dishwasher by means of a coupling 2 in different height positions. The hydraulic system includes lines, control devices such as water switches and instantaneous water heaters with which the washing liquor can be circulated in the cleaning operation. This means that washing liquor collecting at the bottom of the washing container can be supplied to the washing device by the hydraulic system in order to apply washing liquor to the items to be cleaned.

Hierzu ist die Kupplung 2 aus einem geschirrspülmaschinenseitigen Abschnitt 14 und einem geschirrkorbseitigen Abschnitt 16 gebildet. Dabei ist die Kupplung 2 trennbar ausgebildet, so dass der herausziehbare Geschirrkorb zum Be- und Entladen aus dem Spülbehälter der Geschirrspülmaschine herausgezogen werden kann, wobei hierbei die Kupplung 2 geöffnet bzw. aufgetrennt wird. Beim anschließenden wieder in den Spülbehälter Hineinschieben stellt die Kupplung 2 wieder eine flüssigkeitsleitende Verbindung zwischen dem geschirrspülseitigen Abschnitt 14 und dem geschirrkorbseitigen Abschnitt 16 her, so dass beim anschließenden Reinigungsvorgang wieder Spülflotte durch das Hydrauliksystem der dem Geschirrkorb zugeordneten Spüleinrichtung zugeführt werden kann.For this purpose, the coupling 2 is formed from a dishwasher-side section 14 and a dish-side section 16. The coupling 2 is designed to be separable, so that the pull-out crockery basket for loading and unloading can be pulled out of the washing container of the dishwasher, with the coupling 2 being opened or opened. When it is then pushed back into the washing container, the coupling 2 again establishes a liquid-conducting connection between the dishwashing section 14 and the dishwashing section 16, so that during the subsequent cleaning process, washing liquor can again be supplied to the washing device assigned to the dishwashing basket by the hydraulic system.

Um eine Höhenanpassung zu ermöglichen weist der geschirrspülerseitige Abschnitt 14 ein Kupplungsstück 36 eines Zuführrohres 32 mit drei Öffnungen 4, 6, 8 auf, das an der Rückwand, d.h. der der Behälteröffnung des Spülbehälters gegenüber liegenden Seite mittig zwischen Seitenwänden angeordnet ist, die die Behälteröffnung und die Rückwand verbinden. D.h., der Anschlusspunkt 12 der Kupplung 2 ist im Bereich einer senkrecht verlaufenden Symmetrieachse des Spülbehälters angeordnet.In order to enable height adjustment, the dishwasher-side section 14 has a coupling piece 36 of a feed pipe 32 with three openings 4, 6, 8, which on the rear wall, i.e. the side opposite the container opening of the washing container is arranged centrally between side walls which connect the container opening and the rear wall. In other words, the connection point 12 of the coupling 2 is arranged in the region of a perpendicular axis of symmetry of the washing compartment.

Der geschirrkorbseitige Abschnitt 16 der Kupplung 2 weist neben dem Einlaufrohr 34 ein Gehäuse 18 auf, in dem ein Dichtelement 20 angeordnet ist. Das Dichtelement 20 weist entlang einer Linie angeordnet einen Einlass 22 auf, der eine flüssigkeitsleitende Verbindung 10 mit dem Einlaufrohr 34 bildet sowie vier Blindstutzen 24, 26, 28, 30, die symmetrisch oberhalb und unterhalb entlang einer Linie zu dem Einlass 22 angeordnet sind.The crockery-side section 16 of the coupling 2 has, in addition to the inlet pipe 34, a housing 18 in which a sealing element 20 is arranged. The sealing element 20 has an inlet 22 arranged along a line, which forms a liquid-conducting connection 10 with the inlet pipe 34, and four blind connections 24, 26, 28, 30, which are arranged symmetrically above and below along a line to the inlet 22.

Es wird nun zusätzlich auf die Figuren 2 bis 4 Bezug genommen.It is now also on the Figures 2 to 4 Referred.

Im Betrieb der Geschirrspülmaschine erfolgt eine Auswahl einer gewünschten Höhenposition durch eine Bedienperson anhand des höhenverstellbaren Mechanismus, nachdem die Kupplung 2 durch Herausziehen des Geschirrkorbs aus dem Spülbehälter getrennt wurde. Beim anschießenden wieder in den Spülbehälter Hineinschieben treten im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel der Einlass 22 und zwei der Blindstutzen 24, 26, 28, 30 mit den drei Öffnungen 4, 6, 8 in Kontakt, wobei der Einlass 22 mit der jeweiligen Öffnung 4, 6, 8 eine flüssigkeitsleitende Verbindung 10 zwischen dem Zuführrohr 32 des geschirrspülerseitigen Abschnitts 14 der Kupplung 2 bildet, während die beiden anderen Öffnungen 4, 6, 8 von je zwei der Blindstutzen 24, 26, 28, 30 verschlossen werden und zwei weitere der Blindstutzen 24, 26, 28, 30 keine der Öffnungen 4, 6, 8 verschließen. Somit erlaubt die vorliegende Kupplung 2 eine Auswahl zwischen drei Höhenposition eines Geschirrkorbs, eine obere, bei der der Einlass 22 mit der Öffnung 4 verbunden ist, eine mittlere Position, bei der der Einlass 22 mit der Öffnung 6 verbunden ist, und eine untere Position bei der der Einlass 22 mit der Öffnung 8 verbunden ist.In operation of the dishwasher, a desired height position is selected by an operator on the basis of the height-adjustable mechanism after the coupling 2 has been separated from the washing container by pulling out the crockery basket. When it is subsequently pushed back into the rinsing container, in the present exemplary embodiment the inlet 22 and two of the blind connecting pieces 24, 26, 28, 30 come into contact with the three openings 4, 6, 8, the inlet 22 with the respective opening 4, 6, 8 forms a liquid-conducting connection 10 between the feed pipe 32 of the dishwasher-side section 14 of the coupling 2, while the other two openings 4, 6, 8 are each closed by two of the blind connections 24, 26, 28, 30 and two further ones of the blind connections 24, 26, 28, 30 do not close any of the openings 4, 6, 8. Thus, the present clutch 2 allows a choice between three height positions of a crockery basket, an upper position at which the inlet 22 is connected to the opening 4, a middle position at which the inlet 22 is connected to the opening 6, and a lower position at which the inlet 22 is connected to the opening 8.

Darüber hinaus erlaubt die Kupplung 2 auch Kipppositionen des Geschirrkorbs. Eine Kippposition des Geschirrkorbs kann von einem Benutzer durch Auswahl unterschiedlicher Höhenpositionen an beiden Seiten des Geschirrkorbs erfolgen. Hierbei ist eine Kippposition zwischen der mittleren und der oberen Position möglich, wobei eine der beiden Seiten des Geschirrkorbs erhöht ist, während die andere abgesenkt ist. Ferner ist die Kippposition möglich zwischen der mittleren Höhenposition und der unteren Höhenposition sowie zwischen der oberen und der unteren Höhenposition des Geschirrkorbs. D.h., es sind neben den drei Höhenpositionen sechs Höhenpositionen auswählbar, bei denen der Geschirrkorb schräg gestellt ist.In addition, the coupling 2 also allows tilting positions of the crockery basket. A tilting position of the crockery basket can be carried out by a user by selecting different height positions on both sides of the crockery basket. Here a tilt position between the middle and the upper position is possible, with one of the two sides of the crockery basket being raised while the other is lowered. Furthermore, the tilting position is possible between the middle height position and the lower height position and between the upper and the lower height position of the crockery basket. This means that in addition to the three height positions, six height positions can be selected in which the crockery basket is inclined.

Bei Wahl einer derartigen Kippposition wird das Dichtelement 20 verschwenkt, das hierzu drehbar um eine sich durch den Einlass 22 erstreckende Achse in dem Gehäuse 18 angeordnet ist. Um dabei einen sicheren Verschluss der jeweiligen Öffnung 4, 6, 8 durch die jeweiligen Blindstutzen 24, 26, 28, 30 zu bewirken sind diese symmetrisch zu dem Einlass 22 und damit zu der sich durch den Einlass 22 erstreckenden Achse angeordnet. D.h., bei Auswahl einer Kippposition des Geschirrkorbs wird das Gehäuse 18 verschwenkt, während sich das Dichtelement 20 aufgrund seiner Zuordnung zum geschirrspülmaschinenseitigen Abschnitt 14 des Geschirrspülers in seiner Ausrichtung unverändert bleibt.When such a tilting position is selected, the sealing element 20 is pivoted, which for this purpose is rotatably arranged in the housing 18 about an axis extending through the inlet 22. In order to ensure that the respective openings 4, 6, 8 are securely closed by the respective blind connections 24, 26, 28, 30, these are arranged symmetrically with respect to the inlet 22 and thus with the axis extending through the inlet 22. That is, when a tilt position of the crockery basket is selected, the housing 18 is pivoted, while the sealing element 20 remains unchanged in its orientation due to its assignment to the dishwasher-side section 14 of the dishwasher.

Um das Verschwenken des Elementes 20 zu ermöglichen sind ferner Längsführungen 42 vorgesehen, die durch Schlitze im Gehäuse 18 gebildet sind, in die Zungen des Dichtelements 20 eingreifen. Die Bewegung des Dichtelements 20 Anschlagmittel 38 begrenzt, die im Gehäuse 18 angeordnet sind. Ferner kann das Dichtelement 20 in dem Gehäuse 18 entlang einer Achse verschoben werden, die im eingebauten Zustand in eine Geschirrspülmaschine sich in Lot- bzw. Schwerkraftrichtung erstreckt. Entlang dieser Achse sind im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel der Einlass 22 und die Blindstopfen 24, 26, 28, 30 angeordnet.In order to enable the pivoting of the element 20, longitudinal guides 42 are further provided, which are formed by slots in the housing 18 and engage in the tongues of the sealing element 20. The movement of the sealing element 20 limits stop means 38 which are arranged in the housing 18. Furthermore, the sealing element 20 can be moved in the housing 18 along an axis which, when installed in a dishwasher, extends in the direction of the solder or gravity. In the present exemplary embodiment, the inlet 22 and the blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 are arranged along this axis.

Um auch in den Schrägstellungen des Geschirrkorbs beim wieder Zusammenführen der Kupplung 2 das Einführen der Blindstopfen 24, 26, 28, 30 zu erleichtern und eine selbsttätige Positionierung des Dichtelements 20 zu gewährleisten, sind diese als schiefe Kreiskegel, d.h. exzentrisch ausgebildet. Dabei weisen die Blindstopfen 24, 26, 28, 30 aufgrund der Ausbildung als exzentrische Kreiskegel Einlaufschrägen 40 auf, die beim Zusammenführen der Kupplung 2 eine Anhebung des Dichtelement 20 entgegen der Schwerkraft bewirken, so dass eine selbsttätige Positionierung des Einlass 20 und der Blindstopfen 24, 26, 28, 30 gewährleistet ist.In order to facilitate the insertion of the blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 even in the inclined positions of the crockery basket when the coupling 2 is brought together again and to ensure automatic positioning of the sealing element 20, these are designed as oblique circular cones, ie eccentrically. Due to their design as eccentric circular cones, the blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 have inlet bevels 40 which, when the coupling 2 is brought together, cause the sealing element 20 to be raised against gravity, so that the inlet 20 and the blind plugs 24, 26, 28, 30 is guaranteed.

So ist jeder der drei Höhenpositionen einer der Öffnungen 4, 6, 8 zugeordnet. Von den Kipppositionen sind vier der mittleren Öffnung 6 zugeordnet, nämlich zwei Kipppositionen zwischen der unteren und der mittleren Höhenpositionen und zwei Kipppositionen zwischen der unteren und der oberen Höhenpositionen, während der oberen Öffnung 8 zwei Kipppositionen zugeordnet sind, nämlich zwischen der mittleren und oberen Höhenposition.Each of the three height positions is assigned to one of the openings 4, 6, 8. Four of the tilting positions are assigned to the middle opening 6, namely two tilting positions between the lower and the middle height positions and two tilting positions between the lower and the upper height positions, while the upper opening 8 is assigned two tilting positions, namely between the middle and upper height position.

Somit ist eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Geschirrkorb gegeben, bei der die Anzahl der möglichen Positionen des Geschirrkorbs deutlich gesteigert ist und die damit eine deutlich gesteigerte Anpassungsfähigkeit an die Bedürfnisse eines Benutzers bietet.There is thus a dishwasher with a crockery basket in which the number of possible positions of the crockery basket is significantly increased and which therefore offers a significantly increased adaptability to the needs of a user.

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Kupplungcoupling
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Öffnungopening
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Öffnungopening
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flüssigkeitsleitende Verbindungliquid-conducting connection
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geschirrspülmaschinenseitiger AbschnittDishwasher side section
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geschirrkorbseitiger Abschnittdish side section
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Gehäusecasing
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AnschlagmittelSlings
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Claims (20)

  1. Dishwasher at least having a dishwasher rack that can assume at least two different height positions, a spraying device for applying washing liquor to items to be washed, the spraying device being associated with the dishwasher rack, a hydraulic system for supplying the spraying device with washing liquor and a coupling (2) with at least two openings (4, 6, 8) for providing a liquid-conducting connection (10) between the hydraulic system and the spraying device in the at least two different height positions and at least two tilt positions, characterised in that one height position and at least two tilt positions are associated with at least two of the openings (4, 6, 8) for establishing the liquid-conducting connection (10).
  2. Dishwasher according to claim 1, characterised in that the coupling (2) has three openings (4, 6, 8) with each of which three height positions are associated.
  3. Dishwasher according to claim 2, characterised in that an uneven number of tilt positions is associated with the openings (4, 6).
  4. Dishwasher according to claim 3, characterised in that the ratio of the number of tilt positions is one to two.
  5. Dishwasher according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the hydraulic system has a dishwasher-side connector (12) disposed on a rear wall of a washing compartment of the dishwasher facing the compartment opening.
  6. Dishwasher according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the hydraulic system has a dishwasher-side connector (12) disposed on a side wall connecting the compartment opening and the rear wall facing the compartment opening or disposed in a region between the rear wall and a side wall of a washing compartment of the dishwasher.
  7. Dishwasher according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the connection point (12) is substantially disposed centrally between side walls connecting the compartment opening and the rear wall facing the compartment opening.
  8. Dishwasher according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the coupling (2) has a dishwasher-side section (14) and a dishwasher-rack-side section (16).
  9. Dishwasher according to claim 8, characterised in that the dishwasher-side section (14) and the dishwasher-rack-side section (16) are embodied such that they can be adjusted in relation to each other about three axes at right angles to each other.
  10. Dishwasher according to claim 9, characterised in that a pivoting movement may be executed about at least one of the axes.
  11. Dishwasher according to claim 8, characterised in that the coupling (2) has at least one liquid-conducting housing (18) and one sealing element (20) disposed in the housing (18).
  12. Dishwasher according to claim 11, characterised in that the sealing element (20) in the housing (18) is pivot-mounted.
  13. Dishwasher according to claim 12, characterised in that the sealing element (20) is pivot-mounted about an axis extending through the inlet (22).
  14. Dishwasher according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterised in that the housing (18) has stop means (38) which limit the pivoting movements of the sealing element (20).
  15. Dishwasher according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterised in that the sealing element (20) is disposed displaceably along an axis in relation to the housing (18).
  16. Dishwasher according to one of claims 11 to 15, characterised in that the sealing element (20) has at least one inlet (22) and at least two blanking plugs (24, 26, 28, 30), wherein the inlet (22) for establishing the liquid-conducting connection (10) is connected to one of the openings (4, 6, 8) and at least one of the blanking plugs (24, 26, 28, 30) seals a further opening (4, 6, 8).
  17. Dishwasher according to claim 16, characterised in that the inlet (22) is disposed centrally between the blanking plugs (24, 26, 28, 30).
  18. Dishwasher according to claim 16 or 17, characterised in that the blanking plugs (24, 26, 28, 30) are embodied with lead-in bevels (40).
  19. Dishwasher according to claim 18, characterised in that the lead-in bevels are formed by the embodiment of the blanking plugs (24, 26, 28, 30) as oblique circular cones.
  20. Dishwasher according to one of claims 18 or 19, characterised in that, when in contact with the sealing element (20), the lead-in bevels move said sealing element (20) against the force of gravity.
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