EP2306881A2 - Appareil électroménager - Google Patents

Appareil électroménager

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EP2306881A2
EP2306881A2 EP09777606A EP09777606A EP2306881A2 EP 2306881 A2 EP2306881 A2 EP 2306881A2 EP 09777606 A EP09777606 A EP 09777606A EP 09777606 A EP09777606 A EP 09777606A EP 2306881 A2 EP2306881 A2 EP 2306881A2
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cartridge
dosing
dosing device
dishwasher
metering
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Harald Schrott
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Henkel AG and Co KGaA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47L15/0018—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • A47L15/0055—Metering or indication of used products, e.g. type or quantity of detergent, rinse aid or salt; for measuring or controlling the product concentration
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Definitions

  • the invention relates to a household appliance, such as a dishwasher, washing machine or the like according to the preamble of claim 1, a metering device for use in a household appliance, a cartridge for use in a metering device and a dispenser for use in a household appliance.
  • Such a dosing system for washing and rinsing substances is known from the document WQ 02/077353 A I.
  • a metering system preferably for inclusion in the washroom of a washing machine, described with receiving spaces for washing substances and their delivery, the controls and a variety of sensors.
  • the dosage is carried out in the system from the cited document on the basis of measurement parameters such as the pH, which are determined by the sensors.
  • the dosing system from WO 02/077353 A1 represents a self-sufficient system.
  • BEST ⁇ TIGUNGSKOPtC Determine program status and in particular detect the end of the wash program or a new program start. Since household machines, such as dishwashers or washing machines, have a variety of different program sequences and the program sequences also differ between different machine manufacturers, a reliable metering by such a metering device based on the evaluation of Messparametem or operations of machine components is very difficult to implement.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a household appliance according to the preamble of claim 1, in which the use of a metering device operating automatically on the basis of the detection of measuring parameters and / or the operating sequences of machine components is facilitated. It is another object of the invention to propose a metering device for use in a household appliance, a cartridge for use in a metering device and a dispenser for use in a household appliance.
  • a household appliance is therefore configured such that the program control for the use of a metering device not permanently installed in the domestic appliance has a program mode, program sequence for at least one operating parameter and / or at least one operating sequence of a machine component on the capability of the sensor system of a non-permanently installed metering device Control of the dosage is adjusted based on sensory measured values.
  • the program mode tuned to the sensor system of a non-fixed metering device is designed to be activated manually.
  • a button on the household machine can be used.
  • the ideal program sequence is started, which is best adapted to the operation of a self-sufficient dosing or started such a program sequence that can be detected clearly and thus optimally by self-sufficient dosing.
  • a receiving device in which a not permanently installed metering device is received in a defined operating position.
  • a presence sensor that can be configured, for example, as a light barrier or the like.
  • the dosage of the cleaner can be made better by a defined position.
  • the sensor system of the metering device is more accurate and therefore reliably realizable at a defined operating position.
  • the receptacle for the metering device is also arranged outside of a container for objects to be cleaned, for example outside the dishwashing baskets of a dishwasher, the space provided for the desired quantity of crockery is not impaired
  • a wireless transmitting unit can also be provided for transmitting at least one signal to a self-sufficient metering device.
  • a transmitting device knew a machine control directly and not indirectly controlling the Dosierablaufraum intervene in autarkic dosing or start at least a control signal for the execution of existing in a self-sufficient dosing software.
  • a start signal is supplied at the beginning of the operation of the household machine, on the basis of which the dosing device can recognize the start of a program and verify that the special program mode is set.
  • a receiving unit is additionally provided in the household appliance in order to receive at least one signal from such a self-sufficient dosing device.
  • Such a receiver can receive, for example, an acknowledgment signal from the metering device, whereby at the same time a presence sensor system is realized.
  • a transmitting and / or receiving device and a transmission system for the transmission of information between the control unit of a self-sufficient metering device and the control of the household machine can be realized.
  • a further adaptation of the program flow of the household machine to the particular type of self-sufficient dosing device used is possible. For example, according to the manufacturer and / or make of such a metering device, a modified program sequence in the household machine could take place.
  • Such a transmitting and / or receiving unit could, for example, operate on the basis of infrared or visible light, wherein a corresponding transmitting and / or receiving unit would have to be present in the self-sufficient metering device.
  • a suitable positioning in a particular receptacle for such a self-sufficient metering device is advantageous in order to enable the desired communication even with low intensities and / or in unfavorable conditions in the working space of the machine.
  • the program mode for the autonomous metering device represents a special sequence of process steps that can be recognized by the self-sufficient metering device.
  • process parameters such as temperature, air humidity, pH, etc.
  • at least one sensor is used for monitoring such process parameters, wherein the Dosing device has a control for dosing according to this sensory monitoring.
  • the temperature and the humidity, the pH, etc. come, for example, the detection of a cleaner concentration, the wetting of the metering device, the turbidity of the cleaning fluid or even the
  • the corresponding information can be coded in the switch-on intervals of a spray arm or of the circulation pump. It is conceivable, for example, to be able to design a coding, for example a binary coding, in a sequence in the operation of one or more spray arms and / or of the circulating pump, which, e.g. via a vibration sensor, a wetting sensor or the like, detectable by the metering device and can be transformed by the control again into the desired information.
  • a coding for example a binary coding
  • a household appliance result from the fact that it is adapted to a metering device with a variety of sensors.
  • sensors as moisture sensors, turbidity sensors or vibration sensors are connected to the metering precautions control unit to safely determine the state of the operating program.
  • an adjustment of the dosage by the control unit according to the process values detected by at least one sensor, i. the measured values of process parameters is conceivable.
  • a combination for improved solution of the task is conceivable. For example, when interrupting the cleaning process, the vibrations in the work area are also greatly reduced, so that a vibration sensor allows statements about the program status.
  • a combination of various sensors for optimal determination of the time and / or the duration of delivery of a cleaning substance, wherein such Time or such a period of time can be specified by the household appliance by a corresponding sequence or variation of process parameters or operating conditions.
  • a storage unit for storing process values is present, whereby assistance is possible, for example, in the case of defects in the household appliance, in maintenance or also in the development of new cleaning substances.
  • a communication of the metering device with the control of the household machine can be provided.
  • Such data exchange can take place via radio transmission (Bluetooth, DECT, etc.) or via a wired interface.
  • the temperature of the supplied cleaning water could be changed if the control of the household appliance utilizes a sensor or an operating state of the metering device.
  • the metering device may also be advantageous not to let the metering device operate autonomously or only partially autonomously.
  • This is realized for example by an interface between the metering device and the household machine. This interface can be used both for power supply as well as for the transmission of information and measurement data.
  • a household appliance which selectively uses the above-mentioned advantages of a metering device according to the invention, for example by mutual communication between the metering device according to the invention and the control of the household appliance.
  • the metering device according to the invention can be used in various household machines. Such household machines no longer require their own dosing device. Such household machines can thus be produced more cheaply and also offer a higher level of security, since any sealing problems can be avoided.
  • a metering system which is mounted in the loading door in particular in the case of membrane-sealed openings in the loading door or openings for plungers, for example.
  • a rinse valve by additional measures the risk can be reduced that water or detergent can occur due to defects in contact with live parts in the loading door. This is avoided in a device according to the invention, since it is completely housed in the working space.
  • the delivery of cleaning, washing, drying agent can be realized in a predetermined total amount or increments.
  • the delivery device can additionally be equipped with sensors, in particular a temperature sensor, a photocell, a vibration sensor and a humidity sensor. With these sensors, working individually or in combination, a conclusion to the respective operating state of the current dishwasher is to be carried out, which results in the delivery of the stored in the dispensing unit means for the washing / drying process.
  • Temperature sensor serves to record heating phases via absolute value and gradient, thus also cooling phases, simple Newtonian cooling processes
  • Photocell in combination with a plausibility time, detects the door opening of the dishwasher
  • Vibration sensor can detect the running frequency of the washing pump, the waste water pump and also the spray arms
  • Humidity sensor can absorb the relative or absolute humidity in the rinsing room, but also a surface wetting '
  • the time of the second detergent addition can be determined and also the subsequent processes for adding the rinse aid can be unambiguously detected without receiving a direct signal from the machine control.
  • the metering device according to the invention particularly preferably consists of the basic components of a cartridge filled with preparation and a metering device which can be coupled to the cartridge, which in turn is formed from further assemblies such as component carrier, actuator, closure element, sensor, energy source and / or control unit. It is preferred that the metering device according to the invention is movable. Movable in the sense of this application means that the metering device is not inseparably connected to a water-conducting device such as a dishwasher, washing machine, laundry dryer or the like or is not permanently installed therein, but can be removed, for example, from a dishwasher by the user or positioned in a dishwasher, so independently handled, is.
  • the dosing device for the user is not detachably connected to a water-carrying device such as a dishwasher, washing machine, laundry dryer or the like and only the cartridge is movable.
  • a cartridge is understood to mean a packaging material which is suitable for enveloping or holding together at least one flowable, free-flowing or dispersible preparation and which can be coupled to a metering device for dispensing at least one preparation.
  • the cartridge has a preferably rigid chamber for storing a preparation.
  • a cartridge can also comprise a plurality of chambers which can be filled with mutually different compositions.
  • the cartridge prefferably has at least one outlet opening which is arranged in such a way that a gravity-induced transfer release from the cartridge in the position of use of the dosing device can be effected.
  • conveying means such as e.g. Pumps omitted, whereby the life of a battery or batteries of the dosing device can be increased.
  • At least one second chamber is provided for receiving at least one second flowable preparation, the second chamber having at least one outlet opening arranged such that a gravitational product release from the second chamber in the position of use of Metering is effected.
  • the arrangement of a second chamber is particularly advantageous if in the separate chambers of the cartridge preparations are stored, which are usually not stable to each other, such as bleaching agents and enzymes.
  • one of the chambers can be designed for the delivery of volatile preparations, such as a fragrance to the environment.
  • the cartridge is integrally formed.
  • the cartridges in particular by suitable blow molding, cost-effectively trained in a manufacturing step.
  • the chambers of a cartridge can be separated from one another, for example, by webs or material bridges which are formed during or after the blow molding process.
  • the cartridge can also be formed in several pieces by injection molded and then assembled components.
  • the cartridge may also be asymmetrical. It is particularly preferred to form the asymmetry of the cartridge in such a way that the cartridge can only be coupled to the dosing device in a predefined position in which an otherwise possible incorrect operation by the user is prevented.
  • one or more chambers in addition to a, preferably bottom-side outlet opening each have a liquid-tight sealable, preferably head-side second chamber opening. Through this chamber opening, it is possible, for example nachzuggiiien stored in this chamber preparation.
  • venting possibilities can be provided in particular in the head region of the cartridge in order to ensure a pressure equalization with decreasing filling level of the chambers between the interior of the cartridge chambers and the environment.
  • ventilation options can be designed, for example, as a valve, in particular silicone valve, micro-openings in a chamber or cartridge wall or the like.
  • the cartridge can take on any spatial form. It can for example be cube-shaped, spherical or plate-like.
  • the dispenser in dishwashers, it is particularly advantageous to mold the device based on dishes to be cleaned in dishwashers. So this example, plate-shaped, be formed in approximately the dimensions of a plate.
  • the dosing device can be positioned to save space eg in the lower basket of the dishwasher. Furthermore, the correct positioning of the dosing unit opens up to the user intuitively through the plate-like shape.
  • the metering system is dimensioned in an advantageous embodiment of the invention such that a positioning of the metering only in the appropriate receptacles of the lower basket is enabled.
  • the width and the height of the metering system can be selected in particular between 150 mm and 300 mm, particularly preferably between 175 mm and 250 mm.
  • the metering unit in cup shape or pot shape with a substantially circular or square base.
  • the outlet openings of a cartridge are preferably arranged in a line, whereby a slender, plate-shaped design of the dosing device is made possible.
  • the cartridge is advantageous to form at least in sections of a transparent material.
  • This information can be used, for example, to select a dosing program stored in the dosing unit control unit. In this way it can be ensured that an optimal dosing program is always used for a particular preparation. It can also be provided that in the absence of an RFID tag or an RFID tag with a false or faulty identifier, no metering is done by the metering device and instead an optical or acoustic signal is generated that the user to the present Error indicates.
  • the cartridges may also have structural elements which cooperate with corresponding elements of the metering device according to the key-lock principle, so that, for example, only cartridges of a particular type can be coupled to the metering device. Furthermore, this configuration makes it possible for information about the cartridge coupled to the dosing device to be transmitted to the control unit of the dosing device, as a result of which control of the dosing device coordinated with the contents of the corresponding container can take place.
  • the cartridge is designed in particular for receiving flowable detergents or cleaning agents. Particularly preferably, such a cartridge has a plurality of chambers for the spatially separated receiving in each case of different preparations of a washing or cleaning agent. Exemplary - but not exhaustive - are listed below some possible combinations of filling the chambers with different preparations:
  • all preparations are flowable, as this ensures rapid dissolution of the preparations in the washing liquor of the dishwasher, whereby these preparations a rapid to immediate cleaning or rinsing, especially on the walls of the washing compartment and / or a Achieve light guide of the cartridge and / or the dosing device.
  • the cartridge usually has a total filling volume of ⁇ 5,000 ml, in particular ⁇ 1,000 ml, preferably ⁇ 500 ml, more preferably ⁇ 250 ml, most preferably ⁇ 50 ml.
  • the chambers of a cartridge may have the same or different filling volumes.
  • the chamber volume ratio is preferably 5: 1, preferably 4: 1: 1 for a three chamber configuration, which configurations are particularly suitable for use in dishwashers.
  • the cartridge preferably has three chambers.
  • one chamber contains an alkaline cleaning preparation, another chamber an enzymatic preparation and a third chamber a rinse aid, wherein the volume ratio of the chambers is approximately 4: 1: 1.
  • the chamber containing the alkaline cleaning preparation preferably has the largest filling volume of the existing chambers.
  • the chambers, which store an enzymatic preparation or a rinse aid have approximately equal filling volumes.
  • a two- and / or three-chamber design of the cartridge is in particular possible to stockpile in particular a perfume, disinfectant and / or Vor harmonyszurung in a detachably arranged on the cartridge or the dosing, another chamber.
  • the cartridge comprises a cartridge bottom, which is directed in the position of use in the direction of gravity down and at the preferred for each chamber at least one in Gravity direction is provided on the bottom side outlet opening.
  • the outlet openings arranged on the bottom side are in particular designed such that at least one, preferably all, outlet openings are communicably connectable to the inlet openings of the dosing apparatus, ie preparation via the outlet openings from the cartridge into the dosing apparatus, preferably by gravitational force, can flow in.
  • the cartridge is preferably formed from at least two elements connected to one another in a material-locking manner, wherein the connecting edge of the elements on the cartridge bottom extends outside the outlet openings, that is to say the connecting edge does not intersect the outlet openings.
  • the cohesive connection can be produced for example by gluing, welding, soldering, pressing or vulcanization.
  • the cartridge elements it is particularly preferable to connect the cartridge elements to one another by means of mirror welding.
  • the boundary surfaces are heated by means of a metallic heating mirror, which contains the contour which brings the interfaces into contact, and shortly put into the plastic state, so that after removal of the heating mirror and joining of the parts, these plastic areas solidify again as a melt and solidify Connection result.
  • individually molded parts can also be connected to each other by means of laser welding.
  • laser welding one of the two materials that are to be melted at the interface must wear an absorbent to absorb the energy content of the laser beam and convert it into heat, which then causes the melting of the corresponding material area. This is typically accomplished with color pigments that thermally interact with the laser beam conducted into the material. These interfaces to be joined may also be obscured if the material in front of them in the direction of irradiation of the laser beam is transparent to the laser beam and has no absorption property.
  • the connecting edge extends along the top, bottom and side surfaces of the cartridge.
  • two cartridge elements can be produced in particular by injection molding, wherein either both elements are trough-shaped or an element trough-shaped and the second element is lid-like.
  • At least one of the two cartridge elements can comprise at least one separating web which, in the assembled state of the elements, separates two adjacent chambers of the cartridge from one another.
  • the outlet openings of the cartridge are closed by closure means at least in the filled, unopened state of the cartridge.
  • the closure means may be designed such that they allow a single opening of the outlet opening by destruction of the closure means.
  • Such closure means are, for example, sealing foils or caps.
  • the outlet openings are each provided with a closure which allows in the coupled state with a dispenser outflow of preparation from the respective chambers and in the uncoupled state of the cartridge substantially prevents leakage of preparation.
  • a closure is designed as a slotted silicone valve.
  • the ventilation openings of the cartridge are closed with a closure element before a first coupling with the dosing device.
  • the closure element may in particular be a stopper or a cap which, when first coupled with the dosing device, is opened, for example punctured, by the coupling process.
  • the cartridge for coupling with a positionable within a domestic appliance dosing device for dispensing at least one detergent and / or detergent preparation, at least one chamber for storing at least one flowable or pourable detergent and / or cleaning agent preparation on, wherein the cartridge is protected in the coupled state with the dosing device before entering rinse water in the chamber (s) and the cartridge at least one bottom in the direction of gravity discharge opening for - especially gravitational - release of preparation of at least one chamber and at least one bottom side in the direction of gravity Ventilation opening for venting comprises at least one chamber, wherein the ventilation opening is separated from the discharge opening and the ventilation opening communicating with at least one chamber of the cartridge is connected.
  • the cartridge comprises at least two chambers, very particularly preferably at least three chambers.
  • one ventilation opening and one discharge opening are provided for each chamber.
  • the bottom-side ventilation opening is communicatively connected to a ventilation duct whose end facing away from the ventilation opening in the dispensing position of the cartridge coupled to the dosing device opens above the maximum fill level of the cartridge.
  • the ventilation duct is completely or partially formed in or on the walls and / or webs of the cartridge.
  • the ventilation channel can be integrally formed in or on the walls and / or webs of the cartridge.
  • the ventilation duct can advantageously be formed by joining at least two elements forming the cartridge.
  • a ventilation duct may be formed by joining a separating web of the cartridge formed in the shell-shaped element with two webs which surround the separating web and are arranged on the cartridge element.
  • the ventilation channel is formed by integral joining, in particular by welding, of a separating web of the cartridge formed in the shell-shaped element with two webs which surround the separating web and are arranged on the cartridge element.
  • the ventilation duct for example, as sogg. Be formed dip-tube.
  • the level level (F) of the cartridge in the unopened, filled state of the cartridge with an inclination of up to 45 ° is not present at the ventilation duct mouth (83).
  • the viscosity of a flowable preparation and the ventilation duct are configured in such a way that the preparation is not drawn via capillary forces in the ventilation duct when the preparation at the Vent duct opening is present.
  • the coupling of the cartridge with the dosing device is advantageously to be designed such that a dosing device communicating with the inlet opening of the dosing device is arranged on the dosing device, which cooperates with the dockable cartridge or cartridge chamber in such a way that when coupling the ventilation opening of the cartridge or Cartridge chamber with the dosing of the mandrel displaced a volume .DELTA.v in the ventilation duct, whereby a pressure .DELTA.p is generated in the ventilation duct, which is suitable to transport in the ventilation duct, flowable preparation in the connected to the ventilation duct, preparation-storing chamber.
  • vent opening of a chamber communicates with the dosing device side mandrel before the closed outlet opening of the corresponding chamber is opened, for example by the communicating connection with the inlet opening of the dosing device.
  • a ventilation chamber is arranged between the ventilation opening and the ventilation channel.
  • the cartridge may be designed such that it can be detachably or firmly arranged in or on the dosing device and / or a dishwashing or washing machine and / or tumble dryer.
  • Fiber optic cartridge
  • the cartridge for coupling with a dosing device for dispensing at least one detergent and / or detergent preparation from the cartridge into the interior of a domestic appliance comprises in a preferred embodiment of the invention a light conductor arranged in or on the cartridge, into which a light signal can be coupled from outside the cartridge is. It is particularly preferred to couple a light signal that is emitted from the dosing device into the cartridge.
  • the light guide may be wholly or partly formed in or on the walls and / or webs of the cartridge.
  • the light guide integrally in or on the walls and / or webs of the cartridge.
  • the light guide preferably consists of a transparent plastic material. However, it is also possible to form the entire cartridge from a transparent material.
  • the light guide is capable of directing light in the visible range (10-780 nm). It is especially preferable that the light guide is suitable for directing light in the near infrared range (780nm-3,000nm). In particular, it is preferred that the light guide is suitable for guiding light in the mid-infrared range (3.0 ⁇ m-50 ⁇ m).
  • the light guide consists of a transparent plastic material with a high refractive index.
  • the light guide is at least partially completely or partially enclosed by a material having a lower optical refractive index.
  • the lower refractive index material may be a preparation stored in a chamber of the cartridge.
  • a ratio of the refractive indices of preparation and light guide of 1: 1, 10 - 1: 5, preferably, 1: 1, 15 - 1: 1, 35, particularly preferably 1: 1, 15 - 1: 1, 20 , where the refractive index was determined in each case at a wavelength of 589 nm.
  • the refractive index of the light guide can be determined, for example, according to DIN EN ISO 489.
  • the refractive index of the preparation can be determined by means of an Abbe refractometer according to DIN 53491. It is particularly advantageous that the preparation which completely or partially encloses the light guide has a transmittance of 45% -95%, particularly preferably 60% -90%, very particularly preferably 75% -5%.
  • the light guide preferably has a transmittance of> 75%, very particularly preferably> 85%.
  • the transmittance can be determined according to DIN5036.
  • the wavelength of the light which is transmitted through the optical waveguide corresponds approximately to the wavelength of at least one preparation which at least partially surrounds the optical waveguide, which is not absorbed from the visible spectrum by the preparation. It is particularly preferable here that the wavelength of the light transmitted through the optical fiber and the wavelength not absorbed by the preparation is between 600-800 nm.
  • the light signal which can be coupled into the optical waveguide is in particular a carrier of information, in particular, for example, with respect to the operating state of the dosing device and / or the filling level of the cartridge.
  • the distance of the light source arranged in the dosing device, in particular an LED, to the point of introduction of the light into the cartridge in the coupling state of the cartridge and dosing device should be kept as low as possible. It is also advantageous that the light signal and the light guide are configured in such a way that a visible to a user light signal to and / or can be generated in the cartridge.
  • the light guide can be severed at at least one point in the cartridge in such a way that preparation can fill the separation point.
  • a fill level sensor and / or an inclination sensor can be realized in a simple manner, wherein a light signal that passes through the separation point without preparation differs from the light signal that passes through the separation point completely or partially filled with preparation.
  • a sensor unit and / or a power source is also arranged on or in the metering device.
  • the dosing device consists of a splash-proof housing, that the penetration of water spray, as may occur, for example, when used in a dishwasher, in the interior of the dosing device by at least the control unit, sensor unit and / or actuator are arranged prevented.
  • the dosing device comprises at least a first interface which cooperates in or on a household appliance, in particular a water-conducting household appliance, preferably a dishwasher or washing machine formed corresponding interface in such a way that a transmission of electrical energy and / or signals from Household appliance for dosing and / or from the dosing device to the household appliance is realized.
  • a household appliance in particular a water-conducting household appliance, preferably a dishwasher or washing machine formed corresponding interface in such a way that a transmission of electrical energy and / or signals from Household appliance for dosing and / or from the dosing device to the household appliance is realized.
  • the interfaces are formed by connectors.
  • the interface cells can be designed in such a way that a wireless transmission of electrical energy and / or electrical and / or optical signals is effected.
  • the interfaces provided for the transmission of electrical energy are inductive transmitters or receivers of electromagnetic waves.
  • the interface of a water-bearing device, such as a Dishwasher as an AC-powered transmitter coil with iron core and the interface of the metering device to be designed as a receiver coil with iron core.
  • the transmission of electrical energy can also be provided by means of an interface, the household appliance side, an electrically operated light source and dosier confuse wheier yogurt.
  • a light sensor such as a photodiode or a solar cell comprises.
  • the light emitted by the light source is converted by the light sensor into electrical energy, which in turn feeds, for example, a metering device side accumulator.
  • such an interface can be designed such that a wireless transmission of electrical energy and / or electromagnetic and / or optical signals is effected.
  • the interface is configured to transmit and / or receive optical signals. It is very particularly preferred that the interface is configured to emit or receive light in the visible range. Since darkness usually prevails in the interior of the dishwasher during operation of a dishwasher, signals in the visible, optical region, for example in the form of signal pulses or light flashes, can be emitted and / or detected by the dosing device. It has proven particularly advantageous to use wavelengths between 600-800 nm in the visible spectrum.
  • the interface is configured to emit or receive infrared signals.
  • the interface to the Transmitting or receiving infrared signals in the near infrared range (780nm-3,000nm) is configured.
  • the interface comprises at least one LED.
  • the interface comprises at least two LEDs. It is also possible according to a further preferred embodiment of the invention to provide at least two LEDs which emit light in a mutually different wavelength. This makes it possible, for example, to define different signal bands on which information can be sent or received.
  • At least one LED is an RGB LED whose wavelength is adjustable.
  • an LED can be used to define different signal bands that emit signals at different wavelengths.
  • light is emitted at a different wavelength during the drying process, during which there is a high level of atmospheric humidity (mist) in the washing compartment, than, for example, during a washing step.
  • the interface of the dosing device can be configured such that the LED is provided both for emitting signals inside the dishwasher, in particular when the dishwasher door is closed, and also for optically displaying an operating state of the dosing device, in particular when the dishwasher door is open.
  • an optical signal is designed as a signal pulse with a pulse duration between 1 ms and 10 seconds, preferably between 5 ms and 100 ms seconds.
  • the interface of the dosing device is configured such that it emits an optical signal with the dishwasher closed and unloaded, that a mean illuminance E between 0.01 and 100 lux, preferably between 0.1 and 50 lux measured on the causes the Spülraum limiting walls. This illuminance is then sufficient to cause multiple reflections with or on the other Spülraum14n and so possible signal shadows in the washing compartment, in particular in the loading condition of the dishwasher to reduce or prevent.
  • the signal transmitted and / or received by the interface is in particular a carrier of information, in particular a control signal or a signal representing an operating state of the dosing device and / or the dishwasher.
  • the dosing device for dispensing at least one washing and / or cleaning agent preparation from a cartridge into the interior of a household appliance has a light line, by means of which a light signal can be coupled into a light guide of the cartridge.
  • the light source may be an LED. This makes it possible, for example, light signals that represent, for example, the operating state of the dosing to couple from the dosing into the cartridge, so that they are visually perceptible to the cartridge by a user.
  • the light signal coupled into the optical waveguide of the cartridge and passing through the optical waveguide to be detectable by a sensor located on the dosing device. This will be explained in more detail in a subsequent section.
  • the dosing device for dispensing at least one washing and / or cleaning agent preparation inside a household appliance comprises at least one optical transmitting unit, wherein the optical transmitting unit is configured in such a way that signals from the transmitting unit in a coupled with the dosing device Cartridge can be coupled and signals from the transmitting unit in the environment of the dosing device are radiated.
  • the optical transmitting unit is configured in such a way that signals from the transmitting unit in a coupled with the dosing device Cartridge can be coupled and signals from the transmitting unit in the environment of the dosing device are radiated.
  • the optical transmitting unit may be an LED, which preferably emits light in the visible and / or IR range. It is also conceivable to use another suitable optical transmitting unit, e.g. a laser diode, to use. It is particularly preferable to use optical transmission units which emit light in the wavelength range between 600-800 nm.
  • the dosing device may comprise at least one optical receiving unit.
  • the dosing device Receive signals from a household appliance arranged in the optical transmitting unit.
  • This can be realized by any suitable optical receiving unit, such as photocells, photomultipliers, semiconductor detectors, photodiodes, photoresistors, solar cells, phototransistors, CCD and / or CMOS image sensors. It is particularly preferred that the optical receiving unit is suitable for receiving light in the wavelength range of 600-800 nm.
  • the dosing device comprises a component carrier on which at least the actuator and the closure element and the energy source and / or the control unit and / or the sensor unit and / or the dosing chamber are arranged.
  • the energy source, the control unit and the sensor unit are arranged in a module on or in the component carrier.
  • the energy source, the control unit and the sensor unit are combined in an assembly. This can be done, for example be realized that the power source, the control unit and the sensor unit are arranged on a common electrical circuit board.
  • the component carrier By the component carrier a largely simple automatic assembly with the necessary components of the dosing device is possible.
  • the component carrier can be prefabricated as a whole, preferably automatically and assembled to form a dosing device.
  • the trough-like component carrier can be closed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention after the assembly liquid-tight from a, for example, cover-like closure element.
  • the closure element may be formed, for example, as a film which is liquid-tight, materially connected to the component carrier and forms one or more liquid-tight chambers with the trough-like component carrier.
  • At least one opening is provided in the dosing device, by means of which light from the environment of the dosing device in and / or out of the optical waveguide can be coupled in and / or out.
  • an actuator is a device which converts an input variable into a different output quantity and with which an object is moved or whose movement is generated, wherein the actuator is coupled to at least one shutter element, directly or indirectly releasing the preparation at least one cartridge chamber can be effected.
  • the actuator can be driven by means of drives selected from the group of gravity drives, ion drives, electric drives, motor drives, hydraulic drives, pneumatic drives, gear drives, Gewindespind ⁇ lantri ⁇ be, Kugelgewi ⁇ detriebe, linear drives, roller screw drives, tooth worm drives, piezoelectric drives, chain drives, and / or recoil drives.
  • drives selected from the group of gravity drives, ion drives, electric drives, motor drives, hydraulic drives, pneumatic drives, gear drives, Gewindespind ⁇ lantri ⁇ be, Kugelgewi ⁇ detriebe, linear drives, roller screw drives, tooth worm drives, piezoelectric drives, chain drives, and / or recoil drives.
  • the actuator may be formed of an electric motor coupled to a transmission that converts the rotational movement of the motor into a linear motion of a carriage coupled to the transmission. This is particularly advantageous for a slim, plate-shaped design of the dosing unit.
  • At least one magnetic element can be arranged on the actuator, which causes a product discharge from the container with an identically polarized magnetic element on a dispenser, as soon as the two magnetic elements are positioned against each other in such a way that causes a magnetic repulsion of the same pole magnetic elements and a non-contact release mechanism is realized.
  • the actuator is a bistable solenoid, which forms a pulse-controlled, bi-stable valve together with an engaging in the bistable solenoid, designed as Tauchkem closure element.
  • Bistable lifting magnets are electromechanical magnets with linear direction of movement, wherein the plunger locked in each end position without current.
  • the closure element By means of a current pulse, the closure element (plunger core) is moved to an end position. The power is switched off, the closing element holds the position. By current pulse, the closure element is moved to the other end position. The power is switched off, the closing element holds the position.
  • the actuator may for this purpose be designed as a bistable solenoid with an armature receiving space and a surrounding outer receiving space.
  • the armature of the bistable solenoid may be configured to form or couple to the closure element.
  • At least the outer surface of the armature from a material which can not be attacked by the washing or cleaning agent to be metered, in particular from a plastic material.
  • the armature preferably comprises a core of a magnetizable, in particular a ferromagnetic material and a permanent magnet positioned in the outer receiving space, wherein a coil is arranged at each of its two axial ends.
  • permanent magnets are arranged axially antipolig and that in the outer receiving space at both axial ends yoke rings of a ferromagnetic material, in particular iron, and between these a coil winding are arranged.
  • the axial distance of the yoke rings is greater than the axial distance of the permanent magnets.
  • yoke rings can be arranged in the armature at its axial ends, wherein in the outer receiving space at both axial ends of permanent magnets are arranged axially antipolig and between these a coil winding is arranged.
  • the axial distance of the permanent magnets is in this case preferably greater than the axial distance of the yoke rings.
  • the one actuator / closure element combination is provided in a metering device of a metering system with a cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agent having a plurality of chambers for spatially separated receiving each different preparations of a detergent or cleaning agent and with a detachable with the cartridge
  • the dosing device comprises: a power source, a control unit, a sensor unit, an actuator, which is so connected to the power source and the control unit, that a control signal of the control unit causes an actuation of the actuator, a closure element, with the actuator in the Art is coupled so that it is displaceable by the actuator in a Verschetz ein and in a passage position (dispensing position), at least one metering chamber communicating communicates with at least one of the cartridge chambers of the cartridge in a combined with a cartridge dosing is, wherein the metering chamber has an inlet for the flow of detergent or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for the discharge of detergent or cleaning agent from the metering chamber into
  • the actuator is arranged in a component carrier in the manner that in the use position of the metering device, a receptacle for the actuator on the component carrier in the direction of gravity above the metering chamber is arranged.
  • the inlet of the dosing chamber is arranged on the component carrier above the receptacle of the actuator.
  • the metering device has a component carrier in which a receptacle for the actuator on the component carrier is arranged laterally next to the metering chamber in the use position of the metering device.
  • the receptacle for the actuator preferably has an opening which is in line with the outlet of the metering chamber, wherein the closure element from the actuator through the opening to the outlet is movable back and forth.
  • a closure element is a component that acts on the actuator and that as a result of this action causes the opening or the closure of an outlet opening.
  • the closure element can be valves which can be brought into a product delivery position or closure position by the actuator.
  • the embodiment of the closure element and the actuator in the form of a solenoid valve, wherein the dispenser are configured by the valve and the actuator by the electromagnetic or piezoelectric drive of the solenoid valve.
  • the amount and timing of the dosage can be controlled very accurately by the use of solenoid valves.
  • a sensor is a measuring sensor or measuring sensor which can quantitatively record certain physical or chemical properties and / or the material quality of its environment qualitatively or as a measured variable.
  • the dosing unit preferably has at least one sensor which is suitable for detecting a temperature.
  • the temperature sensor is designed in particular for detecting a water temperature.
  • the dosing unit comprises a sensor for detecting the conductivity, whereby in particular the presence of water or the spraying of water, in particular in a dishwasher, is detected.
  • the dosing unit has a sensor which can determine physical, chemical and / or mechanical parameters from the surroundings of the dosing unit.
  • the sensor unit may comprise one or more active and / or passive sensors for the qualitative and / or quantitative detection of mechanical, electrical, physical and / or chemical variables, which are passed as control signals to the control unit.
  • the sensors of the sensor unit from the group of timers, temperature sensors, infrared sensors, brightness sensors, temperature sensors, motion sensors, strain sensors, speed sensors, proximity sensors, Flow sensors, color sensors, gas sensors, vibration sensors, pressure sensors, conductivity sensors, turbidity sensors, sound pressure sensors, "lab-on-a-chip” sensors, force sensors, acceleration sensors, inclination sensors, pH sensors, humidity sensors, magnetic field sensors, RFID sensors, magnetic field sensors, Hall sensors, biochips, odor sensors, hydrogen sulfide sensors and / or MEMS sensors.
  • At least two sensor units are provided for measuring mutually different parameters, wherein very particularly preferably a sensor unit is a conductivity sensor and a further sensor unit is a temperature sensor. Furthermore, it is preferred that at least one sensor unit is a brightness sensor.
  • the sensors are especially adapted to detect the beginning, the course and the end of a washing program.
  • the sensor combinations listed in the following table can be used
  • Rinsing programs generally have a characteristic temperature profile, which is determined inter alia by the heating of the rinse water and the drying of the dishes, which can be detected by a temperature sensor.
  • the light penetration into the interior of a dishwasher can be detected when the dishwasher door is opened, resulting in e.g. indicates an end to the washing program.
  • a turbidity sensor can also be provided. From this it is also possible, for example, to select a dosing program in the dosing device that applies to the determined contamination situation.
  • a temperature-dependent viscosity curve of at least one preparation to be deposited in the control unit, the dosage being adapted by the control unit in accordance with the temperature and thus the viscosity of the preparation.
  • an apparatus for direct determination of the viscosity of the preparation is provided.
  • the data line between the sensor and the control unit can be realized via an electrically conductive cable or wirelessly.
  • at least one sensor is positioned outside the dosing device inside a dishwasher or can be positioned and a data line - in particular wireless - is designed to transmit the measurement data from the sensor to the dosing device.
  • a wirelessly formed data line is formed in particular by the transmission of electromagnetic waves or light. It is preferable to form a wireless data line according to standardized standards such as Bluetooth, IrDA, IEEE 802, GSM, UMTS, etc.
  • the sensor unit is arranged at the bottom of the dosing device, wherein in the position of use the bottom of the dosing device is directed downward in the direction of gravity.
  • the sensor unit comprises a temperature and / or a conductivity sensor.
  • the energy consumers of the metering device in particular the control unit, can be connected to the energy source, including an on / off switch, and the energy source only after reaching the On-state of the on / off switch loaded with a sensor unit forms the on / off switch or connected to this and switches.
  • the sensor unit prefferably has two contacts in contact with the environment at the bottom of the dosing device, in particular configured as contact pins projecting downwards from the bottom, one contact as anode contact and the other contact as cathode contact the power source is connected and that without electrically conductive connection between the contacts of the on-off state on-off Switch remains in the off state and switches on the emergence of an electrically conductive connection between the contacts of the off-state on / off switch in the on state.
  • the on / off switch is provided or combined with a self-holding circuit which ensures latching of the energy supply of the energy consumers after reaching the on state of the on / off switch up to a switch-off signal of the control unit . causes.
  • the on / off switch can be designed in particular as a transistor circuit. It is preferable that the transistor of the on / off switch designed as a pnp transistor and the emitter, possibly via a drive circuit, to the supply voltage to the collector, possibly via a drive circuit to ground and to the cathode contact and the base on the one hand, possibly via a drive circuit, to the supply voltage, on the other hand, if necessary via a drive circuit to the anode contact, is connected.
  • the drive circuit preferably has at least one drive resistor, which is designed in particular as a resistance voltage divider.
  • a sensor unit designed as a conductivity sensor which has two contacts in contact with the environment at the bottom of the dosing device and the anode contact of the on / off Sensor unit is simultaneously the anode contact of the conductivity sensor forming sensor unit.
  • the sensor unit forming the temperature sensor may be integrated in a contact, in particular the cathode contact, of the sensor unit forming the conductivity sensor.
  • the contact of the sensor unit forming the conductivity sensor, which receives the temperature sensor may preferably be designed as a hollow contact pin, in which the temperature sensor of the sensor unit forming the temperature sensor is arranged.
  • the energy source, the control unit and the sensor unit are combined in an assembly on or in the component carrier.
  • the contacts of a conductivity sensor arranged on the bottom side are surrounded by an electrically conductive silicone.
  • the conductivity sensor may in this case be designed, in particular in the form of a resistance measurement, between two contacts spaced apart from one another and in contact with the surroundings of the dosing device.
  • the silicone is flush-mounted in the bottom of the metering device.
  • the silicone has an approximately circular base. The silicone shows a good wettability with water and thus provides good measurement results regarding the detection of water in the dishwasher.
  • the control unit can store several programs for releasing different preparations or releasing products in different applications.
  • the call of the corresponding program can be effected in a preferred embodiment of the invention by appropriate RFI D-label or geometrical information carrier formed on the container.
  • appropriate RFI D-label or geometrical information carrier formed on the container.
  • the dishwasher and the dosing device to interact in such a way that at least one enzyme-containing preparation and / or alkaline preparation is released in the pre-washing program and / or main washing program, with the release of the enzyme-containing preparation preferably taking place prior to release the alkaline preparation takes place.
  • control unit of the dosing device after expiration of a predefined time interval t 1-2 starting with t
  • a dosing program stored in the control unit of the dosing device is activated in the control unit starting from a defined program step corresponding to the progress of the washing program.
  • a dosing program in the dosing device during a signal rupture in the main rinse cycle of a rinse program, which is provided for a main rinse cycle and subsequent rinse program sections.
  • the signals emitted by the household appliance-side transmitting unit comprise at least one monitoring signal.
  • At least one dosing program stored in the control unit comprises a dosing program of the household appliance. This makes it possible in the event of a signal break between the household appliance and the dosing device, the dosing device continues a dosing program started by the household appliance.
  • a battery may be selected from the group consisting of alkaline manganese batteries, zinc carbon batteries, nickel oxyhydroxide batteries, lithium batteries, lithium iron sulfide batteries, zinc air batteries, zinc chloride batteries, Mercury oxide zinc batteries and / or silver oxide zinc batteries.
  • AIs accumulators are for example lead accumulators (lead dioxide / lead), nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries, nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries, lithium ion rechargeable batteries, lithium polymer rechargeable batteries, alkaline manganese rechargeable batteries, silver zinc rechargeable batteries, nickel rechargeable batteries. Hydrogen batteries, zinc bromine batteries, sodium nickel chloride batteries and / or nickel-iron batteries.
  • the accumulator can in particular be designed in such a way that it can be recharged by induction.
  • the energy source is dimensioned such that the dosing device can go through about 300 dosing cycles before the energy source is exhausted. It is particularly preferred that the energy source can run between 1 and 300 dosing cycles, most preferably between 10 and 300, more preferably between 100 and 300, before the energy source is depleted.
  • means for energy conversion can be provided in or on the dosing unit, which generate a voltage by means of which the accumulator is charged.
  • these means may be designed as a dynamo, which is driven by the water flows during a rinse cycle in a dishwasher and emits the voltage thus generated to the accumulator.
  • an optical transmitting and / or receiving unit is arranged within the dosing device, in particular in or on the component carrier, in order to protect the electrical and / or optical components of the transmitting and / or receiving unit from spray and rinse water.
  • a light guide is disposed between the optical transmitting and / or receiving unit and the environment of the dosing, which identifies at least a light transmission of 75%.
  • the light guide preferably consists of a transparent plastic with a light transmittance of at least 75%.
  • the transmittance of the light guide is defined as the transmittance between the surface of the light guide at which the light from the environment of the metering device is coupled into the light guide and the surface at which the Light is coupled out of the optical fiber to the optical transmitting and / or receiving unit.
  • the transmittance can be determined according to DIN5036.
  • the optical waveguide comprises at least one input and / or decoupling point to which light is coupled or decoupled from an optical transmitting and / or receiving unit and / or from the environment of the dosing device.
  • the light guide is formed integrally with the component carrier.
  • the component carrier is therefore formed of a transparent material.
  • an opening is provided in the dosing device.
  • the input and / or decoupling point can be arranged in the lateral surface in the bottom or head of the dosing device.
  • the light guide can also be constructed in multiple layers and / or in multiple pieces of the same or different materials. It is also possible to provide an air gap between a multi-layered and / or multi-piece molded optical fiber.
  • the transmittance of the light guide is understood in a multi-layered and / or multi-piece structure between the surface of the light guide at which the light from the environment of the dosing device is coupled into the light guide and the surface at which the light from the optical fiber to optical transmission and / or receiving unit is decoupled.
  • At least two input or extraction points of the light guide are provided with the environment. It is particularly advantageous that the input or extraction points on the dosing device are substantially opposite.
  • the dosing device can receive signals from a dispensing device fixed in a dishwasher.
  • the dispensing device for dispensing at least one preparation into the interior of a dishwasher may, in particular, be a cleaning agent dispenser, a dispenser for rinse aid or salt or a combination dispenser.
  • the dispensing device advantageously comprises at least one transmitting unit and / or at least one receiving unit for the wireless transmission of signals into the interior of the dishwasher DZW. for wireless reception of signals from inside the dishwasher.
  • the transmitting unit and / or receiving unit is configured to transmit or receive optical signals. It is very particularly preferred that the transmitting unit and / or receiving unit is configured to emit or receive light in the visible range. Since darkness usually prevails in the interior of the dishwasher during operation of a dishwasher, signals in the visible, optical range, for example in the form of signal pulses or light flashes, can be emitted and detected.
  • the transmitting unit and / or receiving unit is configured to emit or receive infrared signals.
  • the transmitting unit and / or receiving unit is configured to transmit or receive infrared signals in the near infrared range (780nm-3,000nm).
  • the transmitting unit comprises at least one LED.
  • the transmitting unit comprises at least two LEDs. It is particularly advantageous that at least two LEDs are arranged in an offset by 90 ° to each other radiation angle. As a result, the danger of signal shadows, in which a freely positionable receiver of the signals, in particular a dosing device, could be due to the generated multiple reflections within the dishwasher reduce.
  • At least one LED is an RGB LED whose wavelength is adjustable.
  • an LED can be used to define different signal bands that emit signals at different wavelengths.
  • light is emitted at a different wavelength during the drying process, during which there is a high level of atmospheric humidity (mist) in the washing compartment, than, for example, during a washing step.
  • the transmitting unit of the dispensing device can be configured so that the LED both for transmitting signals inside the dishwasher, especially when the dishwasher door is closed, as well as for visual display of an operating condition, for example, the level of the salt or rinse aid storage container of a dishwasher, especially when the dishwasher door is open is provided.
  • an optical signal is designed as a signal pulse or a sequence of signal pulses with a pulse duration between 1 ms and 10 seconds, preferably between 5 ms and 100 ms seconds.
  • the transmitting unit is configured such that it emits an optical signal with the dishwasher closed, that an average illuminance E between 0.01 and 100 lux, preferably between 0.1 and 50 lux measured at the walls bounding the washing compartment causes. This illuminance is then sufficient to effect multiple reflections with or on the other flushing space walls and thus to reduce or prevent possible signal shadows in the flushing space, in particular in the loading state of the dishwasher.
  • the receiving unit of the dispensing device may in particular comprise a photodiode.
  • the dispensing device can additionally or alternatively also be configured for transmitting or receiving radio signals.
  • the signal transmitted by the transmitting unit and / or receiving unit is, in particular, a carrier of information, in particular a control signal.
  • the dispensing device is arranged in the door of a dishwasher.
  • a receptacle for releasably fixing a dosing device to the dispensing device can be provided on the dispensing device.
  • This makes it possible, for example, to position the dosing device not only in the dish drawer of a dishwasher, but also directly to a dispenser of the dishwasher, in particular a Kombidosier réelles to fix. On the one hand, this does not occupy a loading space in the dish drawer by the metering device, on the other hand, a defined positioning of the metering device takes place relative to the dispensing device.
  • dispensers such as a Kombidosier réelle a hinged flap which is opened within a washing program ms to deliver the cleaning preparation located in the metering chamber of the combi unit inside the dishwasher.
  • the receptacle for the dosing device can now be formed on the dispensing device in such a way that an opening of the flap is prevented when the dosing device is fixed in the receptacle. As a result, the risk of a double dose from the metering device and the dispenser is prevented.
  • fixation of the dispensing device and the transmitting and / or receiving unit in such a way that at least the transmitting unit irradiates directly onto the receiver of the metering device arranged in the fixation.
  • the metering device not permanently connected to the dishwasher for use in a dispensing system comprising the dispenser at least one receiving and / or at least one transmitting unit for wireless transmission of signals from the interior of the dishwasher to the dispenser or for wireless reception of signals from the dispenser.
  • the adapter serves for the mechanical and / or electrical connection of the metering system with the water-conducting household appliance.
  • the adapter is, preferably fixed, connected to a water-carrying pipe of the household appliance.
  • the adapter it is also conceivable to provide the adapter for positioning in or on the household appliance, in which the adapter is detected by the water flow and / or spray of the household appliance.
  • the adapter is formed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention such that a release of preparation from the dosing device in coupled with the adapter state, not directly into the rinsing water, but in the guided through the water-bearing pipe into the adapter water, the so water loaded with preparation is subsequently passed out of the adapter into the interior of the dishwasher.
  • the adapter is configured in such a way that in the uncoupled with the dosing device state, a leakage of water from the adapter is prevented.
  • the adapter makes it possible to carry out a dosing system both for a stand-alone version and a build-in version by coupling the self-contained dosing device to the adapter. in which, for example, the energy source of the dosing device is charged or data between the
  • the adapter can be arranged in a dishwasher on one of the inner walls of the washing chamber, in particular on the inner side of the dishwasher door.
  • the adapter is positioned as such inaccessible to the user in the water-conducting household appliance, so that the dosing device is used for example during assembly with the household appliance in the adapter, wherein the adapter, the dosing device and the household appliance in such are formed so that a cartridge can be coupled by the user with the dosing device.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of a self-sufficient metering device
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a self-sufficient metering device
  • FIG. 1 Component carrier and actuator configuration in detail view
  • the dishwasher 1 according to FIG. 1 comprises a loading door 2, rotors or spray arms 3 for wetting the objects 4 to be cleaned and baskets 5 for their support and safe introduction into the machine. Furthermore, a metering device 6 according to the invention can be seen, which has been introduced in one of the baskets in this embodiment.
  • the self-sufficient metering device 6 currently emits a cleaning tablet 7. However, it can also be designed for the metering of one or more liquid cleaners. Also a storage of cleaner for more than one rinse cycle is conceivable.
  • the metering device 6 is provided in this embodiment with a photodiode 8 and another sensor, such as a humidity sensor 9, both of which are connected to the control unit 12.
  • the power supply is ensured by a photocell 10 which, when the dishwashers are open for or when the dosing device is removed, charges an accumulator 11, which in turn supplies the control unit 12 with energy. Measured values can be saved or buffered by the control unit in a memory 13.
  • the dossier device shown here comprises a metering chamber 14 which is opened by the control unit via mechanical components 15 as soon as a specific state in the machine is detected by the sensors 8, 9.
  • a metering device 16 is shown, which is introduced into a dishwashing machine 17, e.g. can be introduced into the dishwasher door.
  • a receptacle 10 is provided, whereby the metering device is introduced in a defined position.
  • FIG. 2 also shows an operating key 20 which is used for manually setting a program sequence which is controlled by a self-sufficient metering device, e.g. can be seen according to the above-described embodiment, so that the control of the metering device is better able to control the dosing process.
  • a self-sufficient metering device e.g. can be seen according to the above-described embodiment, so that the control of the metering device is better able to control the dosing process.
  • the metering device for metering cleaning tablets has been described. According to the invention, however, such a household appliance can also be used for autonomous Dosiervorrichtu ⁇ gen dosing liquid cleaners, especially multicomponent systems of liquid cleaners.
  • FIG. 4 shows a self-sufficient dosing device 20 with a two-chamber cartridge 21 in the separated and assembled state.
  • the metering device 20 has two metering chamber inlets 211a, 211b for repeatedly releasably receiving the corresponding outlet openings 25a, 25b of the chambers 23a, 23b of the cartridge 21.
  • display and controls 37 On the front are display and controls 37, which indicate the operating state of the dosing device 20 and act on this.
  • the Dosierhunteinlässe 211a, 211 b further comprise means for effecting the opening of the outlet openings 25a, 25b of the chambers 23a, 23b when plugging the cartridge 21 onto the dosing device 20, so that in the coupled state of dosing device 20 and cartridge 21, the interior of the chambers 23a, 23b communicating with the Dosierhunteinlässen 211a, 211 b is connected.
  • the cartridge 21 may consist of one or more chambers 23a, 23b.
  • the cartridge 21 may be integrally formed with a plurality of chambers 23a, 23b or more pieces, in which case the individual chambers 23a, 23b are joined together to form a cartridge 21, in particular by cohesive, positive or non-positive connection methods.
  • the fixation can be effected by one or more of the types of connection from the group of snap-in connections, press connections, fusible links, glued connections, welded connections, soldered connections, screw connections, wedge connections, clamping connections or bounce connections; in particular, the fixation can also be achieved by means of a shrink sleeve (so-called sleeve ) is formed, which is pulled in a heated state at least partially over the cartridge and the cartridge in the cooled state tightly encloses.
  • a shrink sleeve so-called sleeve
  • the chambers 23a, 23b of the cartridge 21 may have the same or different filling volumes.
  • the chamber volume ratio is preferably 5: 1, preferably 4: 1: 1 for a three-chamber configuration, these configurations being particularly suitable for use in dishwashers.
  • the chambers 23a, 23b each contain a preparation 40a, 40b.
  • the preparation 40a, 40b may have the same or different composition.
  • the chambers 23a, 23b are made of a transparent material, so that the filling level of the preparations 40a, 40b is visible from the outside by the user.
  • the outlet openings 25a, 25b are designed such that they form a positive and / or non-positive, in particular liquid-tight, connection with the corresponding metering chamber inlets 211a, 211b.
  • each of the outlet openings 25a, 25b is adapted to fit only one of the metering chamber inlets 211a, 211b, thereby preventing a chamber from being inadvertently plugged onto a false metering chamber inlet.
  • This can be realized, for example, by outlet openings 25a, 25b and / or metering chamber inlets 211a, 211b of different sizes or different in their basic form.
  • the dosing device 20 with the cartridge 21 can in principle be positioned anywhere within the dish drawer 5, it being advantageous to provide a dish-shaped or cup-shaped dosing system 20, 21 in a corresponding plate or cup receptacle of the dish drawer 5.
  • a metering chamber 53 in which a dishwasher cleaner preparation can be given, for example in the form of a tablet.
  • FIG. 6 shows a two-chamber cartridge 21 in the separated state to form a self-sufficient dosing device 20 and an internal, machine-integrated dosing device.
  • the cartridge 21 is designed in such a way that it can be coupled to both the self-sufficient dosing device 20 and the machine-integrated dosing device (not shown, for example, in the dishwasher door 2), which is indicated by the arrows shown in FIG is.
  • a recess 43 is formed into which the cartridge 21 can be inserted, the outlet openings 25a, 25b of the cartridge 21 communicating with the adapter pieces 42a, 42b being connected by the insertion.
  • the adapter pieces 42a, 42b are in turn coupled to the machine-integrated dosing device.
  • holding elements 44a, 44b may be provided on the recess 43, which ensure a positive and / or positive fixing of the cartridge in the recess 43.
  • corresponding retaining elements are provided on the cartridge 1.
  • the holding elements 44a, 44b may preferably be selected from the group of snap connections, latching connections, snap-lock connections, clamping connections or plug-in connections.
  • preparation 40a, 40b from the cartridge 21 through the adapter elements 42a, 42b is added to the corresponding rinsing cycle by the machine-integrated dosing device.
  • FIG. 7 shows the cartridge 21 known from FIG. 6 when installed in the door 2 of a dishwashing machine 1. It can be seen that there is no space in the tray slide bar 5 for an integration of the metering unit 20 and the cartridge 21 in the door 2 of the dishwasher I 1 Washware is lost, which is a significant advantage of this embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 shows the cartridge 1 known from FIG. 6 with a chamber 45 arranged at the head of the cartridge 1, which chamber has a plurality of openings 46 in its lateral surface.
  • the chamber 45 is filled with an air freshener formulation which is delivered through the openings 46 to the environment.
  • the air-conditioning preparation may in particular comprise at least one fragrance and / or an odor-controlling substance.
  • a recess 43 with adapter elements 42a, 42b for coupling to the cartridge 1 on an outer surface of a dishwasher 1. This is shown by way of example in FIG. 8 and FIG.
  • This refinement can be advantageous, in particular, for very temperature-sensitive preparations 40a, 40b, since they are not directly exposed to the temperature fluctuations usually occurring in the rinsing program.
  • the cartridge 21 depicted in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 can also be arranged with a chamber 45 containing an air-improving substance in a correspondingly formed receptacle in the interior of a dishwasher 1.
  • FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 A further embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11.
  • the dosing device 20 can in this case be coupled to the cartridge 21, which is indicated by the first, left arrow in the drawing accordingly. Subsequently, cartridge 21 and dosing device 20 are coupled as an assembly via the interface 47,48 to the dishwasher, which is indicated by the right arrow.
  • the dosing device 20 has an interface 47 via which data and / or energy are transferred to and / or from the dosing device 20.
  • a recess 43 for receiving the dosing device 20 is provided in the door 2 of the dishwasher 1.
  • a second interface 48 which transmits data and / or energy to and / or from the dosing device 20, is provided in the depression 43.
  • data and / or energy are exchanged wirelessly between the first interface 47 on the dosing device 20 and the second interface 48 on the dishwasher 1. It is particularly preferred that energy from the interface 48 of the dishwasher 1 is transmitted wirelessly via the interface 47 to the dosing device 20. This can be done, for example, inductively and / or capacitively.
  • FIG. 12 shows a metering chamber 53 into which a transmitting unit 87 and a receiving unit 91 are integrated.
  • a metering chamber 53 is also referred to as Kombidosier réelle.
  • the dosing chamber 53 has a receptacle for a dishwashing agent which can be closed by a hinged closure lid.
  • FIG. 13 shows the closure lid in its open position.
  • the metering chamber 53 may still have a receptacle for a rinse aid, which is indicated by the circular closure to the right of the closure lid in Figures 12 and 13.
  • an additional monitoring signal 90 may be provided which is emitted at predefined, fixed time intervals by the transmitting unit 87, while the control signal 88 is transmitted at fixed time intervals or only when a control signal is transmitted directly. This is sketched by way of example in FIG. 17. Since the transmission unit 87 is usually operated via the mains connection of the dishwasher 1, the emission of a periodic monitoring signal 90 does not represent an unacceptable load on the energy source of the dosing device 20, since the monitoring signals 90 merely have to be received and evaluated during a wash program.
  • both monitoring signals 90 and control signal 88 are sent by the metering device 2 to a corresponding receiving unit 91 in the dishwasher 1.
  • control and monitoring signals 88,90 overlay and / or parallel verlaufe ⁇ .
  • a monitoring signal 90 is transmitted by the transmitting unit 87 and received by the dosing unit 20 and a control signal 88 is sent from the dosing unit to a receiving unit 91.
  • FIG. 20 shows the dosing device 20 that has an optical transmitting and receiving unit 111.
  • control signals 88b can be sent to a dishwasher-side receiving unit 91 and control signals 88c can be received by a dishwasher-side transmitting unit 87.
  • the dishwasher-side receiving unit 91 and dishwasher-side sending unit 87 are preferably arranged in a Kombidosierêt, as shown in Figures 12-14.
  • optical signals 88a from the optical transmitting and receiving unit 111 can be coupled into the cartridge 21, in particular into the web 9 designed as a light guide, and / or be decoupled from the cartridge 21 and received by the optical transmitting and receiving unit 111.
  • the cartridge 21 is composed of two cartridge elements 26, 27.
  • the dosing device 20 essentially consists of a component carrier 231 and a bracket 54 into which the component carrier 231 can be inserted.
  • the bracket 54 in the assembled state encloses the component carrier 231, preferably in such a way that the penetration of water into the component carrier 231 is prevented.
  • the preparation flows through the corresponding funnel-shaped bottom design faster , Especially in higher-viscosity preparations, from the metering chamber, so that the metering interval in the preparation is released, can be kept short.
  • the middle metering chamber 220 is provided with a funnel-shaped bottom design of the type described above. It goes without saying that, unlike this representation, other, further or all metering chambers can also have such a shape. This also applies to the predosing chambers 226 and outlet chambers 227, insofar as these are provided.

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L'invention concerne un appareil électroménager tel qu'un lave-linge ou similaire, comportant une commande de programme destinée à commander des processus de programme pour au moins un paramètre de fonctionnement tel que la température, le pH ou similaires, et/ou le processus de fonctionnement d'au moins un composant machine tel que des bras de rinçage, des pompes et similaires. L'appareil ménager est caractérisé en ce que la commande de programme présente un mode de programme pour un dispositif de dosage monté mobile dans l'appareil ménager, dont le processus de programme pour au moins un paramètre de fonctionnement et/ou au moins un processus de fonctionnement d'au moins un composant machine est adapté à la capacité du système de détection d'un dispositif de dosage monté mobile pour la commande du dosage sur la base de paramètres de fonctionnement et/ou de processus de fonctionnement détectés au moyen du système de détection.
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