EP2291106A1 - Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere geschirrspülmaschine oder waschmaschine - Google Patents
Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere geschirrspülmaschine oder waschmaschineInfo
- Publication number
- EP2291106A1 EP2291106A1 EP09765845A EP09765845A EP2291106A1 EP 2291106 A1 EP2291106 A1 EP 2291106A1 EP 09765845 A EP09765845 A EP 09765845A EP 09765845 A EP09765845 A EP 09765845A EP 2291106 A1 EP2291106 A1 EP 2291106A1
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- Prior art keywords
- household appliance
- sacrificial anode
- appliance according
- electrically conductive
- water
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
- A47L15/4229—Water softening arrangements
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F35/00—Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
- D06F35/003—Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for using electrochemical cells
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00
- D06F39/007—Arrangements of water softeners
Definitions
- Household appliance in particular dishwasher or washing machine
- the present invention relates to a household appliance, in particular a dishwasher or a washing machine, which at least temporarily leads water during operation.
- Such household appliances are known in practice. Thus, a commercial dishwasher when washing dishes this required water. These are, depending on the phase of the rinsing process, untreated fresh water or softened water. At least in some rinsing phases, the water is mixed with cleaning substances and / or with additives. In addition, the water has a different degree of contamination depending on the rinsing phase.
- Known household appliances have an ion exchanger, is passed through the at least a portion of the fresh water taken in order to soften this and so to avoid lime deposits inside the household appliance. Nevertheless, such calcifications can be observed again and again.
- Particularly at risk are the hydraulic components of household appliances, such as pumps and hoses, but particularly at risk are heaters for heating the water. Lime deposits usually lead to higher energy consumption and in many cases damage to the respective household appliance.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a domestic appliance in which the mentioned disadvantages are avoided.
- this object is achieved in a household appliance of the type mentioned above in that a sacrificial anode is provided for delivering cations to the water, wherein an electrically conductive arrangement acts as a corresponding cathode.
- the sacrificial anode is preferably made of metal and is arranged in the household appliance that it as well as the electrically conductive arrangement comes into contact with the water.
- an electric current from the sacrificial anode through the water for electrically conductive arrangement out possible.
- Such a stream promotes a chemical reaction in which the sacrificial anode oxidizes. Cations, ie positive ions, are released into the water, whereby the sacrificial anode slowly dissolves.
- electrically conductive arrangement are derived from the water decomposition products, in particular hydrogen molecules from Ie, from.
- the cations released from the sacrificial anode cause the lime particles in the water to converge from a small needle-like structure to larger particles.
- the result is up to 15 times larger lime beads, which no longer tend to adhere to the components of the household appliance. They are more easily carried along by the currents occurring in the operation of the household appliance than the small crystals and sand on their way rust and limescale deposits.
- limescale deposits on the components of the household appliance in particular on hydraulic components or heating components, can be prevented and existing limescale deposits can be eliminated. This can reduce energy consumption and prevent damage.
- the release of cations to the water also increases the ion concentration in the water. This reduces the ability of water to wash out ions from glass. This effectively counteracts glass corrosion, so that the additives used hitherto are dispensed with in many cases or at least their amount can be reduced. Therefore, the operating costs of the household appliance are reduced.
- a commercial dishwasher usually comprises a washing container, which is composed of steel parts. The inwardly facing surfaces of the washing container reach when washing dishes in contact with the water required for this purpose.
- the electrically conductive arrangement comprises a metallic surface of a functional component of the household appliance.
- a functional element has an effect as a cathode in addition to its primary effect.
- the metallic surface of the functional component to be protected is designed as part of the cathodically active, electrically conductive arrangement in accordance with the invention, decomposition products derived from the water, in particular hydrogen molecules, are deposited on the metallic surface to be protected. Corrosion of the surface to be protected is effectively prevented by a cathodic polarization of the same. This allows the use of less corrosion resistant materials, eg low alloy steels. Also, when using corrosive metals usually on a Coating can be dispensed with. As a result, the production costs can be significantly reduced. In addition, can be dispensed with a separate component, which acts predominantly or exclusively as a cathode and therefore is not a functional element.
- the electrically conductive arrangement comprises metallic surfaces of a plurality of functional components of the household appliance. As a result, several functional components can be protected from corrosion in a simple manner.
- a said functional component is a washing container, a washing container, a heating device, a pumping device or a door.
- a said functional component is a washing container, a washing container, a heating device, a pumping device or a door.
- the electrochemical normal potential of the sacrificial anode is smaller (more negative) than the electrochemical normal potential of the electrically conductive arrangement.
- This current flowing directly between the sacrificial anode and the electrically conductive assembly, is opposed by an equally large but oppositely directed current from the sacrificial anode via the water to the electrically conductive assembly, thereby effecting the intended release of cations to the water.
- the electrically conductive arrangement comprises iron as an essential component, which is the case, for example, with steel
- the sacrificial anode comprises, as an essential component, zinc, aluminum or magnesium.
- alloys based thereon can be used in particular.
- the use of a sacrificial electrode made of zinc has proven to be advantageous.
- the electroconductive device comprises zinc as an essential ingredient
- the sacrificial anode comprises aluminum or magnesium as an essential ingredient.
- the metals mentioned in pure form or as an alloy are possible for the sacrificial anode.
- the sacrificial anode is plate-shaped or block-shaped.
- Such a trained sacrificial anode can be arranged to save space in the household appliance and is also easy to make.
- the sacrificial anode is applied to the electrically conductive arrangement such that both are conductively connected.
- an external wiring between sacrificial anode and metallic surface can be dispensed with.
- the sacrificial anode is fastened with detachable fastening means on a designated attachment portion.
- detachable fastening means include, for example screws or locking elements.
- the fastening means are designed so that the sacrificial anode can be fastened and / or removed without the aid of tools. This further simplifies the replacement of a spent sacrificial anode.
- Suitable fastening means may include thumbscrews or correspondingly formed locking elements.
- the sacrificial anode is arranged in a lower region of the household appliance.
- the term "lower range" refers to a domestic appliance set up in accordance with its intended purpose, the advantage being that, owing to its weight, the water collects in the lower area of the household appliance, resulting in a secure contact between the water and the sacrificial anode.
- a voltage source is provided between the sacrificial anode and the electrically conductive arrangement.
- the sacrificial anode can be operated as an external current anode. The current from the sacrificial anode via the water to the cathode can be increased significantly.
- the voltage source is preferably assigned a control and / or regulating device.
- the amount of cations released by the sacrificial anode for example, depending on the type of ware, the rinsing phase, the type of available fresh water and / or other parameters, can be adjusted as needed.
- the life of the sacrificial anode can be extended without the desired effects would have to be waived.
- the purpose of the invention is to protect the hydraulic components of a water-conducting household appliance against limescale, which may affect the operation. Also, metallic components such as e.g. the container is protected against corrosion and glass corrosion in glasses o.a. be avoided in a rinse cycle with dishwashers.
- Corrosion protection of metals in household appliances is achieved in the prior art by either using corrosion resistant materials (e.g., stainless steel) or coating corrosive metals.
- additives are added to the cleaners or "ion licks" are added to the container interior.
- a sacrificial electrode (sacrificial anode), in particular of a less noble metal, is used than the other metallic components of the dishwasher.
- a sacrificial electrode for example, is brought into contact with the metal components in a dishwashing machine, but also with the water in the water-carrying system. This system does not need any additional components, but you can use a voltage source for support.
- the sacrificial electrode As soon as the sacrificial electrode is in contact with the nobler metals in the dishwashing machine, the less noble metal of the electrode is corroded first. Thus, corrosion of important components in the container is prevented.
- the sacrificial electrode is also an advantage. Due to the different metals in the system, a very low potential voltage builds up, but this is sufficient to deliver smallest amounts of the ions of the electrode to the rinsing liquor. These ions (preferably zinc best) cause the lime particles in the water to contract from a small needle-like structure to larger particles. The result is up to 15 times larger lime beads, which are no longer prone to clinging. They are carried along by the current more easily than the small crystals and sand off rust and limescale deposits on their way.
- Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a household appliance according to the invention in a schematic representation
- Figure 2 shows another embodiment of an inventive
- Household appliance in a schematic representation.
- FIG. 1 shows a dishwashing machine 1 as an example of a household appliance according to the invention in a schematic side view. Only those components of the dishwasher 1 are shown and explained, which are required for the understanding of the invention.
- the dishwasher 1 has a washing container 2 made of metal, which comprises a bottom 3, a side wall 4, a further side wall, not shown, a rear wall 5 and a cover 6.
- a door 7 is provided, the inside 8 is also made of metal.
- the door 7 is closed, so that the washing compartment 2 and the door 7 enclose a closed flushing chamber 9.
- the the washing compartment 9 facing surface 12 of the washing container 2 and the washing chamber 9 facing surface 13 of the inside 8 of the door 7 are made of bare steel.
- water W is brought to the required temperature by means of a heating pump 10 and conveyed into the flushing space 9 via a spraying device 11.
- a heating pump 10 conveyed into the flushing space 9 via a spraying device 11.
- the surface 12 of the washing container 2 and the surface 13 of the door 7 is wetted with water W.
- the water W sprayed into the flushing chamber 9 then collects due to gravity in the drain pan 14, from where it is conveyed again into the flushing chamber 9.
- a sacrificial electrode 15 made of zinc by means of two screws 16 is attached.
- the sacrificial anode 15 is plate-shaped and lies flat against the surface, so that a conductive connection between the surface 12 and the sacrificial anode 15 is made.
- the metallic surface 12 of the washing container 2 and the metallic surface 13 form an electrically conductive arrangement 12, 13, which acts as the sacrificial anode 15 associated cathode.
- the sacrificial anode 15 is in operation of the dishwasher 1 in contact with the water W. In this case, the sacrificial anode 15 is disposed in a lower portion of the dishwasher 1, so that it is heavily flushed by the water W and can deliver cations particularly well.
- the zinc of the sacrificial anode 15 is less noble than the steel of the surface 12, electrons move from the sacrificial anode 15 via the contact surface and screws 16 to the surface 12.
- the sacrificial anode 15 gives positively charged zinc ions (Zn 2+ ) to the water W. from, with the sacrificial anode 15 decomposes slowly.
- the surface 12 acts as a cathode and only gives off electrons to the water W.
- a decomposition of the metallic surface 12 is largely avoided due to the electrochemical processes.
- the metallic surface 13 of the door 7 is conductively connected to the surface 12 of the washing container 2, also the surface 13 of the door 7 acts as a cathode. As a result, both metallic surfaces 12, 13 are protected from corrosion.
- the lime particles contained in the water W are caused to join together from a small needle-like structure to larger particles. These larger lime beads no longer tend to adhere to the water-bearing components of the dishwasher 1, be it made of metal or of another material.
- a calcification of the heating pump 10 is avoided. If calcareous deposits have already formed on a water-bearing component, they are sanded off by the large lime beads. This will also dissolve existing calcium deposits.
- the occurrence of glass corrosion is reduced by the increased ion concentration in the water W and in many cases completely prevented.
- FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of another embodiment according to the present invention.
- the sacrificial electrode 15 is attached via thumbscrews 16 'to an insulating holder 17, which in turn is attached to the surface 12 by means not shown.
- the sacrificial anode 15 is connected to the positive pole of a voltage source 18 (external current anode).
- the negative pole of the voltage source 18 is connected to the surface 12. Therefore, a flow of current from the sacrificial anode 15 through the water W to the surface 12 is possible, the strength of which is dependent inter alia on the voltage of the voltage source 18.
- the voltage of the voltage source 18 is adjustable via a control device 19.
- the control of the voltage of the voltage source 18 can be carried out as a function of the respective rinsing phase, the ware, the chemical properties of the water W, the detergents and additives used and / or the temperature of the water W. In this way, the effect of the sacrificial anode 15 and its lifetime can be optimized.
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Priority Applications (1)
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PL09765845T PL2291106T3 (pl) | 2008-06-20 | 2009-06-16 | Urządzenie gospodarstwa domowego, zwłaszcza zmywarka do naczyń lub pralka |
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DE102008029372A DE102008029372A1 (de) | 2008-06-20 | 2008-06-20 | Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere Geschirrspülmaschine oder Waschmaschine |
PCT/EP2009/057481 WO2009153265A1 (de) | 2008-06-20 | 2009-06-16 | Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere geschirrspülmaschine oder waschmaschine |
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EP2291106A1 true EP2291106A1 (de) | 2011-03-09 |
EP2291106B1 EP2291106B1 (de) | 2019-08-07 |
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EP (1) | EP2291106B1 (de) |
DE (1) | DE102008029372A1 (de) |
PL (1) | PL2291106T3 (de) |
WO (1) | WO2009153265A1 (de) |
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DE102010029535A1 (de) * | 2010-05-31 | 2011-12-01 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Glasschutzeinrichtung |
DE102017200954A1 (de) | 2017-01-20 | 2018-07-26 | BSH Hausgeräte GmbH | Waschmaschine mit verbesserter Korrosionsstabilität und Verfahren zu deren Betrieb |
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