EP2320179A2 - Household appliance with a dispensing device for drinks and/or ice - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D23/00—General constructional features
- F25D23/12—Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
- F25D23/126—Water cooler
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
- F25C5/00—Working or handling ice
- F25C5/20—Distributing ice
- F25C5/22—Distributing ice particularly adapted for household refrigerators
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
- F25D2400/36—Visual displays
- F25D2400/361—Interactive visual displays
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2700/00—Means for sensing or measuring; Sensors therefor
- F25D2700/06—Sensors detecting the presence of a product
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- the invention relates to a household appliance with a dispensing device for drinks and / or ice and a coupled with a control device for the output control and display device for selecting and displaying the type of product to be dispensed (drinks and / or ice) wherein the output device in a niche ,
- the household appliance is arranged, which is formed with a storage area for a vessel to be filled and wherein in the niche at least one trigger for the product output is arranged.
- a refrigerator with an output device in which two separate actuating levers are respectively arranged in the dispensing area for starting the dispensing of water or ice.
- beverage maker with a control and display device are known in which the type of beverage is done by pressing a button on a corresponding keypad in the operating and display device.
- the selected beverage is indicated by an illuminated display field.
- the invention raises the problem of the operation of a household appliance with an output range for drinks and / or ice as well as the control and display device for a household appliance to further optimize.
- the achievable with the present invention consist in particular that a one-handed operation for the selection of the product by movement of the vessel in the niche is possible.
- a one-handed operation for the selection of the product by movement of the vessel in the niche is possible.
- only one hand, namely the one holding the vessel is necessary for operation.
- a key press for the selection of the product via the operating and display device is no longer absolutely necessary.
- FIG. 1 shows the output area 1 of a device such as refrigerator, beverage dispenser or coffee machine.
- the output area 1 for ice or water of a refrigerator is shown.
- the dispensing area 1 is preferably arranged in the door of the refrigerator.
- the dispensing area 1 has a niche in which a vessel 2 for the product to be dispensed can be positioned. In the niche, a storage area for the vessel 2 is provided below the output device 3.
- the output area 1 is associated with an operating and display device 5, in which the type of a selected product can be displayed.
- the operating and display device is formed with control buttons for selecting the product to be dispensed and / or the output quantity.
- the operating and display device 5 consists of a glass pane with touch buttons, which are backlit differently depending on the state. In standby mode, the buttons are not backlit, so you do not see the buttons. In active mode, the individual keys are backlit white (key inactive) or yellow (key active). In the basic state, the keys are backlit in white.
- the selection of a product by touching the respective field can be made by holding the keys “cubes”, “crushed” or “water”. As long as the button is held, the product becomes output. When the button is released, the output stops.
- Such key operation is further optimized according to the invention by the possibility of one-handed operation in which the user-carried movement of the vessel 2 in the niche of the dispensing area 1 determines the selection of the product.
- three ultrasonic sensors 6 are arranged in the output area 1 at the in FIG. 3 shown embodiment.
- At least one ultrasonic transmitter 6.1 of the ultrasonic sensor arrangement is positioned on a plane arranged perpendicular to the filling axis (see left-hand section of the picture).
- the ultrasound transmitter 6.1 has at least one ultrasound receiver 6.2 assigned to the right and left sides.
- the rear wall of the niche surrounds the storage surface for the vessel (2) in a semicircular manner.
- the sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) is arranged on the rear wall section of the niche.
- the ultrasound transmitter 6.1 emits an ultrasound signal, which is reflected at the vessel 2 and is received by both ultrasound receivers 6.2. With the aid of these sensors 6.1, 6.2, it is possible to detect the insertion of a vessel 2 into the dispensing area 1. In addition, the direction of movement of the vessel 2 can be detected within the dispensing area 1 or in the sensor area. As in Fig. 3 (Top view), the movement of the vessel 2 can be detected on the sensors 6.1, 6.2 to or from the sensors 6.1, 6.2 away. Even a lateral shift to the left or right can be detected. With this information, the interactive operation should work as follows:
- the last-related product z Eg "cubes”. If the vessel 2 is kept unchanged under the hopper of the output device 3, the output starts after a few seconds. A movement of the vessel 2 forward (closer to the sensors 6.1, 6.2) and back or back (away from the sensors 6.1, 6.2) and back stops the output.
- a change in the product choice can be made by movement of the vessel 2 in the sensor area.
- the display jumps in the operating and display device 5 one field to the right and the field next to the default product selection (here "crushed") is backlit. If the vessel 2 is not moved further, after a few seconds, the output of the product starts. The output can be stopped by further movement of the vessel 2 within the sensor area.
- FIG. 5 illustrated embodiment shows a niche with U-shaped wall sections.
- On the back wall of the niche is at least one sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) arranged.
- At least one further sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) is arranged on a side wall.
- the arrangement of sensors in the niche of the output area is freely selectable depending on the design of the niche. It is also possible, for example, an arrangement of the sensors in the ceiling of the niche or in the area of the shelf for the vessel 2.
- the selection of the sensor arrangement is not limited to an ultrasonic sensor device.
- a light barrier arrangement is suitable for detecting the movement of the vessel in the output area of the niche.
- the output quantity for the selected product can also be monitored and controlled as an alternative to control over the movement of the vessel in the sensor area by methods known per se for filling level monitoring.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltgerät mit einer Ausgabeeinrichtung für Getränke und/oder Eis sowie einer mit einer Steuervorrichtung für die Ausgabe gekoppelten Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung für die Auswahl und Anzeige der Art des auszugebenden Produkts (Getränke und/oder Eis) wobei die Ausgabeeinrichtung in einer Nische, des Haushaltgerätes angeordnet ist, welche mit einer Abstellfläche für ein zu befüllendes Gefäß ausgebildet ist und wobei in der Nische mindestens ein Auslöser für die Produktausgabe angeordnet ist.The invention relates to a household appliance with a dispensing device for drinks and / or ice and a coupled with a control device for the output control and display device for selecting and displaying the type of product to be dispensed (drinks and / or ice) wherein the output device in a niche , The household appliance is arranged, which is formed with a storage area for a vessel to be filled and wherein in the niche at least one trigger for the product output is arranged.
Aus der
Aus der
Außerdem sind Getränkebereiter mit einer Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung bekannt, bei der die Art des Getränkes durch Tastendruck auf ein entsprechendes Tastenfeld in der Bedien-und Anzeigeeinrichtung erfolgt. Das ausgewählte Getränk wird durch ein beleuchtetes Anzeigefeld angezeigt.In addition, beverage maker with a control and display device are known in which the type of beverage is done by pressing a button on a corresponding keypad in the operating and display device. The selected beverage is indicated by an illuminated display field.
Aus der
Der Erfindung stellt sich das Problem die Bedienung eines Haushaltgerätes mit einem Ausgabebereich für Getränke und/oder Eis sowie die Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung für ein Haushaltgerät weiter zu optimieren.The invention raises the problem of the operation of a household appliance with an output range for drinks and / or ice as well as the control and display device for a household appliance to further optimize.
Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch ein Haushaltgerät mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen.According to the invention, this problem is solved by a household appliance having the features of
Die mit der Erfindung erreichbaren Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, dass eine Einhandbedienung für die Auswahl des Produkts durch Bewegung des Gefäßes in der Nische möglich wird. Somit ist nur noch eine Hand, nämlich die, die das Gefäß hält, zur Bedienung notwendig. Ein Tastendruck für die Auswahl des Produkts über die Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung ist nicht mehr zwingend erforderlich.The achievable with the present invention consist in particular that a one-handed operation for the selection of the product by movement of the vessel in the niche is possible. Thus, only one hand, namely the one holding the vessel, is necessary for operation. A key press for the selection of the product via the operating and display device is no longer absolutely necessary.
In einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist es jedoch möglich, die Auswahl des Produkts auch über einen Tastendruck in der Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung als alternative Bedienungsmöglichkeit anzubieten.In a further development of the invention, however, it is possible to offer the selection of the product via a keystroke in the operating and display device as an alternative operating option.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigt
Figur 1- den
Ausgabebereich 1 eines Haushaltgerätes, Figur 2- eine Bedien- und
Anzeigeeinrichtung 5, Figur 3- schematisch die halbkreisförmig ausgebildete Nische des
Ausgabebereichs 1 sowie die Anordnung der Sensoren 6.1, 6.2 in der Draufsicht, - Figur 4
- schematisch die Nische des
Ausgabebereichs 1 sowie die Anordnung der Sensoren nach in der Seitenansicht im Schnitt,Figur 3 Figur 5- schematisch die Nische des
Ausgabebereichs 1 mit u-förmig angeordneten Wandabschnitten sowie die Anordnung der Sensoren 6.1, 6.2 in der Draufsicht.
- FIG. 1
- the
output area 1 of a household appliance, - FIG. 2
- an operating and
display device 5, - FIG. 3
- schematically the semicircular niche of the
output area 1 and the arrangement of the sensors 6.1, 6.2 in plan view, - FIG. 4
- schematically the niche of the
output area 1 and the arrangement of the sensors according toFIG. 3 in the side view in section, - FIG. 5
- schematically the niche of the
output area 1 with U-shaped wall sections and the arrangement of the sensors 6.1, 6.2 in plan view.
Dem Ausgabebereich 1 ist eine Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung 5 zugeordnet, in der die Art eines ausgewählten Produkts angezeigt werden kann. Die Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung ist mit Bedientasten für die Auswahl des auszugebenden Produkts und/oder der Ausgabemenge ausgebildet.The
Bei der in
Mit einer derartigen Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung 5 kann die Auswahl eines Produkts durch das Berühren des jeweiligen Feldes getroffen werden, indem die Tasten "cubes", "crushed" oder "water" gehalten werden. Solange die Taste gehalten wird, wird das Produkt ausgegeben. Wird die Taste losgelassen, stoppt die Ausgabe. Eine solche Tastenbedienung wird gemäß der Erfindung durch die Möglichkeit einer Einhandbedienung, bei der die vom Benutzer durchgeführte Bewegung des Gefäßes 2 in der Nische des Ausgabebereichs 1 die Auswahl des Produkts bestimmt, weiter optimiert. Um eine solche interaktive Bedienung für eine Produktausgabe ohne Tastendruck zu ermöglichen, sind im Ausgabebereich 1 bei dem in
Der Ultraschallsender 6.1 sendet ein Ultraschallsignal aus, das am Gefäß 2 reflektiert wird und von beiden Ultraschallempfängern 6.2 empfangen wird. Mit Hilfe dieser Sensoren 6.1, 6.2 ist es möglich, das Einführen eines Gefäßes 2 in den Ausgabebereich 1 zu erkennen. Darüber hinaus kann auch die Bewegungsrichtung des Gefäßes 2 innerhalb des Ausgabebereiches 1 bzw. im Sensorbereich erkannt werden. Wie in
Wenn der Benutzer ein Gefäß 2, wie in
Eine Änderung der Produktwahl kann durch Bewegung des Gefäßes 2 im Sensorbereich erfolgen. Bei Bewegung des Gefäßes 2 nach rechts springt die Anzeige in der Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung 5 ein Feld weiter nach rechts und das Feld neben der voreingestellten Produktwahl (hier "crushed") wird hinterleuchtet. Wird das Gefäß 2 nicht weiter bewegt, startet nach einigen Sekunden die Ausgabe des Produkts. Die Ausgabe kann durch eine weitere Bewegung des Gefäßes 2 innerhalb des Sensorbereiches gestoppt werden.A change in the product choice can be made by movement of the
Das in
Die Anordnung von Sensoren in der Nische des Ausgabebereichs ist je nach Ausbildung der Nische frei wählbar. Es ist beispielweise auch eine Anordnung der Sensoren in der Decke der Nische oder im Bereich der Abstellfläche für das Gefäß 2 möglich.The arrangement of sensors in the niche of the output area is freely selectable depending on the design of the niche. It is also possible, for example, an arrangement of the sensors in the ceiling of the niche or in the area of the shelf for the
Die Auswahl der Sensoranordnung ist nicht auf eine Ultraschallsensoreinrichtung beschränkt. Zur Erfassung der Bewegung des Gefäßes im Ausgabebereich der Nische ist zum Beispiel auch eine Lichtschrankenanordnung geeignet.The selection of the sensor arrangement is not limited to an ultrasonic sensor device. For detecting the movement of the vessel in the output area of the niche, for example, a light barrier arrangement is suitable.
Die Ausgabemenge für das gewählte Produkt kann alternativ zur Steuerung über die Bewegung des Gefäßes im Sensorbereich auch durch an sich bekannte Verfahren zur Füllstandsüberwachung überwacht und gesteuert werden.The output quantity for the selected product can also be monitored and controlled as an alternative to control over the movement of the vessel in the sensor area by methods known per se for filling level monitoring.
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dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass als Auslöser mindestens eine Sensoranordnung (6.1, 6.2) zur Gefäßerkennung in der Nische angeordnet ist und dass die vom Benutzer des Gerätes durchgeführte Bewegung des Gefäßes (2) im Sensorbereich der Sensoranordnung in Bezug auf die Ausgabeeinrichtung (3) die Auswahl des auszugebenden Produkts und/oder der Ausgabemenge bestimmt.Domestic appliance having an output device (3) for drinks and / or ice and an operating and display device (5) coupled to an output control device for selecting and displaying the type of product to be dispensed (drinks and / or ice cream) 3) is arranged in a niche, the household appliance, which is formed with a storage area for a vessel to be filled (2) and wherein at least one trigger for the product output is arranged in the niche,
characterized,
in that at least one sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) for vessel detection in the niche is arranged as the trigger and that the movement of the vessel (2) carried out by the user of the device in the sensor area of the sensor arrangement with respect to the output device (3) selects the product to be dispensed and / or the output quantity determined.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die mindestens eine Sensoranordnung (6.1, 6.2) Ultraschallsender (6.1) und Ultraschallempfänger (6.2) umfasst.Domestic appliance having a dispenser (3) for drinks and / or ice according to claim 1,
characterized,
the at least one sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) ultrasonic transmitter (6.1) and ultrasonic receiver (6.2) comprises.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Rückwand der Nische die Abstellfläche für das Gefäß (2) halbkreisförmig umschließt und dass die Sensoranordnung (6.1, 6.2) auf dem hinteren Wandabschnitt der Nische angeordnet ist.Domestic appliance having a dispenser (3) for drinks and / or ice according to claim 2,
characterized,
that the rear wall of the niche semicircular enclosing the bearing surface for the vessel (2) and that the sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) is arranged on the rear wall section of the niche.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Nische von u-förmig angeordneten Wandabschnitten begrenzt ist und dass mindestens eine Sensoranordnung (6.1, 6.2) auf der Rückwand der Nische angeordnet ist und mindestens eine weitere Sensoranordnung (6.1, 6.2) auf einer Seitenwand angeordnet ist.Domestic appliance having a dispenser (3) for drinks and / or ice according to claim 2,
characterized,
that the recess of U-shape arranged wall sections is limited and that at least one sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) is arranged on the rear wall of the niche and at least one further sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) is disposed on a side wall.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass mindestens ein Ultraschallsender (6.1) auf einer senkrecht zur Füllachse der Ausgabeeinrichtung (1) liegenden Ebene angeordnet ist.Domestic appliance having a dispenser (3) for drinks and / or ice according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized,
in that at least one ultrasound transmitter (6.1) is arranged on a plane perpendicular to the filling axis of the dispensing device (1).
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass dem Ultraschallsender (6.1) rechts- und/oder linksseitig jeweils mindesten ein Ultraschallempfänger (6.2) zugeordnet ist.Domestic appliance having a dispenser (3) for drinks and / or ice according to claim 5,
characterized,
in that at least one ultrasound receiver (6.2) is assigned to the ultrasound transmitter (6.1) on the right and / or left side.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die durch Bewegung des Gefäßes (2) getätigte Auswahl für das gewählte Produkt in der Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung (5) angezeigt wird.Domestic appliance having a dispenser (3) for drinks and / or ice according to one or more of claims 1 to 6,
characterized,
in that the selection made for the selected product by movement of the vessel (2) is displayed in the operating and display device (5).
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die mindestens eine Sensoranordnung als Lichtschrankenanordnung ausgebildet istDomestic appliance having a dispenser (3) for drinks and / or ice according to claim 1,
characterized,
in that the at least one sensor arrangement is designed as a light barrier arrangement
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