EP2794979B1 - Appareil ménager présentant un réservoir d'alimentation et un générateur d'agents oxydants, et procédé pour le faire fonctionner - Google Patents

Appareil ménager présentant un réservoir d'alimentation et un générateur d'agents oxydants, et procédé pour le faire fonctionner Download PDF

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EP2794979B1
EP2794979B1 EP12809205.3A EP12809205A EP2794979B1 EP 2794979 B1 EP2794979 B1 EP 2794979B1 EP 12809205 A EP12809205 A EP 12809205A EP 2794979 B1 EP2794979 B1 EP 2794979B1
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Torsten Hasse
Hartmut Schaub
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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  • the invention relates to a household appliance with a storage tank and an oxidant generator and a method for its operation (see US-A-5,493,743 ).
  • Ozone is a powerful disinfectant and, in conjunction with a care or cleaning agent applied in a household appliance, also produces complex and rapid reactions that allow for improved care or cleaning effects.
  • oxidizing agents in a household appliance is particularly useful when, in order to save water, it is useful in a treatment process of e.g. Laundry or crockery used water is at least partially collected in a storage container. Depending on the type of liquid and / or its loading with organic substances, this can easily become a nutrient medium for microorganisms. To prevent the spread or removal of microorganisms, the use of an oxidizing agent is very helpful. In most cases, by contacting the stored or for a certain time to be stored aqueous liquid, a treatment of this with the oxidizing agent is performed. The aqueous liquid is then as germ-free as possible for a further, water-requiring treatment process in the household appliance.
  • the treatment of laundry in a washing machine as an example of a household appliance includes several treatment steps (wetting phase, pre-wash, main wash, rinse). After the main wash in the rinsing phase, the laundry still containing wash liquor and dirt residues is rinsed several times in the drum, wherein after the main wash and between the rinsing steps in each case is thrown.
  • the best way to store this is the rinse water, especially the last rinse water, as this is the least contaminated with dirt and detergent residues.
  • EP 2 228 480 A1 and EP 2 248 937 A1 each discloses a washer / dryer with a wash tank and a water circulation passage which is located outside the tub and which has opposite ends connected to the wash tank.
  • a pump delivers water from the wash tank through this water circulation passage and back to the wash tank, which includes a tub and a drum.
  • a gas-liquid mixer including a Venturi nozzle is disposed downstream of the pump for mixing ozone-containing purifying air provided by a purifying air generator with this circulating water.
  • a disadvantage of all solutions in which the water is stored is that biofilm formation can occur in the storage container for the multiplication of germs and, in extreme cases, since complete sterilization of the storage water is practically not achieved.
  • the WO 2007/143785 A1 describes a system and apparatus for introducing ozone into a washing machine.
  • the system includes a first conduit for introducing ozone from an ozone supply into a scrubbing liquid inlet and a second conduit for discharging ozone into an area above a scrubbing chamber.
  • a Venturi nozzle is used for introducing ozone and for mixing with a washing liquid.
  • the Venturi nozzle is operatively coupled to wash liquid inlet means to draw the ozone into the wash liquid while the wash liquid is being added to the wash tank.
  • a washing machine in which existing microorganisms in a detergent dispenser, ie an induction bowl, are eliminated by the direct introduction of ozone from an ozone generator into the dispenser bowl.
  • water is added to the dispenser tray simultaneously with the ozone so that the ozone / water mixture passes through the dispenser tray becomes. This is intended to minimize the possibility of escape of ozone from the washing machine.
  • the US 2008/0302139 A1 discloses a tunnel washer comprising a plurality of zones for washing laundry in a continuous manner, two locations for injecting ozone, a water circuit connecting a water inlet and a water outlet, the water circuit comprising a water reservoir and a Venturi injector for dissolving ozone in Includes water, and includes an ozone generator.
  • the DE 32 32 057 A1 describes a cleaning machine for laundry, crockery or the like with a reservoir for a cleaning agent and an ozone generator, at the output of which an ozonization of the cleaning agent in this opening ozone supply line is connected.
  • the reservoir is associated with a vent line and a Entozonmaschines Huawei consisting of a heating coil.
  • Fig. 1 shows a washing machine in which an ozone generator has a compressor, so that the ozone can flow with the required pressure in the reservoir.
  • the DE 24 33 909 A1 describes a device for the care of garments with a closable with a door cabinet-shaped housing with a receiving space for garments to which the suction and Ausblasseite a recirculation fan with the interposition of an air heater are connected, the receiving space communicates via a fresh air filter with the outside and the suction side of an exhaust fan is connected to the receiving space while its exhaust ends in an opening of an outer wall of the housing. At least one ozonizer is provided for the air of the receiving space.
  • the outlet of the exhaust fan is connected to the outside space, wherein disposed in the exhaust path an exhaust filter whose filter material consists of activated carbon
  • U.S. Patent 5,960,501 describes a system and method for treating laundry with ozone in an amount tailored to the amount of laundry.
  • used wash liquor is treated with ozone, wherein the ozone is sucked through a venturi into the wash liquor.
  • the WO 2007/086221 A1 describes a washer-dryer with an ozone generator for providing ozone in a process air duct.
  • the WO 2005/063109 A1 describes a dishwasher for using ozone at least for cleaning and disinfection.
  • U.S. Patent 5,493,743 describes a method and apparatus for laundering laundry using a closed or open ozonized wash water system.
  • wash water kept in an external contact tank is ozonated with prior to use in the washing machine.
  • the system includes a venturi for drawing ozone into the water in the externally located supply and contact tanks.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a household appliance with an oxidant generator and a storage container for an aqueous liquid and a method for its operation, which allow the most effective treatment of the aqueous liquid to be stored with the oxidant generator against this background.
  • the invention thus teaches a household appliance with a treatment container for receiving objects to be treated, an aqueous liquid storage container, at least one pump for conveying an aqueous liquid between storage container and treatment container, an oxidant generator and at least one Venturi nozzle, wherein the objects to be treated are to be cleaned Dishes or laundry are, and wherein a first Venturi nozzle is disposed between the treatment tank and the storage container and is connected to the oxidizing agent generator, and the storage container via a first, with a Valve controllable air duct is connected to the treatment tank.
  • the valve is preferably a check valve.
  • the oxidizing agent generator can be configured as desired as long as it produces an oxidizing agent which can be used to disinfect aqueous liquids from the tub.
  • the oxidizing agent will preferably be an inorganic oxidizing agent and may be used as a liquid or gaseous oxidizing agent.
  • gaseous oxidizing agents is preferred, in particular of ozone.
  • the oxidant generator is therefore an ozone generator.
  • Ozone can be produced in a household appliance in different ways, for example by means of a UV lamp generator by irradiating oxygen with UV radiation below 200 nm, or by a corona discharge, in which oxygen is subjected to an electrical discharge in the form of a corona is suspended.
  • the corona is created by applying a high voltage of generally at least 5000V to a suitable array of electrodes.
  • a pump for conveying an aqueous liquid is arranged between storage container and treatment container.
  • This may be, for example, a single pump in one or two connecting lines between storage tank and treatment tank. If only one connection line, e.g. a connecting hose is present, the transport takes place via a common connecting line in both directions.
  • the oxidant generator is connected via a third air channel with the treatment vessel.
  • the domestic appliance preferably has an oxidizing agent removal device.
  • ozone is eliminated by being absorbed or decomposed on a suitable material.
  • the decomposition can occur, for example, in that the ozone is chemically reacted with a suitable material or catalytically decomposed, for example with formation of oxygen.
  • the ozone removing device preferably includes a filter unit, the filter unit preferably comprising a carbon-containing material or other easily oxidizable material.
  • Activated carbon is particularly preferably used as the carbon-containing material. Activated carbon is generally decomposed by ozone to form carbon dioxide, so that the amount of activated carbon in a filter unit gradually decreases. If the household appliance has an ozone removal device, therefore, a sight glass arranged thereon can be advantageous. A user of the household appliance can thus detect even without the presence of an ozone sensor, if the filter unit is still working properly, for example, by still enough activated carbon is present.
  • the ozone-removing device used in embodiments of the household appliance according to the invention may alternatively or in addition to a filter unit comprise a catalyst for the decomposition of ozone, for example a catalyst for the conversion of ozone into oxygen.
  • a preferably used in a domestic appliance according to the invention ozone generator generates about 20 mg / h to 30 mg / h of ozone.
  • a filter unit which is loaded with about 10 g of activated carbon, for the entire operating life of the household appliance, sufficient.
  • oxidant removal device may be arranged in the household appliance at different locations.
  • an ozone removal device and a fan can be arranged in an exhaust air duct, which exhaust air duct is connected to the treatment tank.
  • the Household appliance is in particular a water-conducting household appliance, for example a washing machine, a washer-dryer or a dishwasher, and the ozone-removing device is preferably arranged between the treatment container and the fan.
  • exhaust duct can lead into a storage room of the household appliance, since the exhaust air contains only small amounts of carbon dioxide and no other interfering components.
  • the household appliance is generally a water-conducting household appliance.
  • the household appliance is a washing machine, a washer-dryer or a dishwasher.
  • venturi nozzles may be useful in order to effect a flow of an aqueous liquid for introducing an oxidizing agent, in particular ozone.
  • a second venturi could be located between the water supply and an induction bowl. This additionally allows the introduction of ozone into the tub via the dispenser bowl, and thus an additional disinfection.
  • the household appliance according to the invention has a treatment chamber, which can be designed differently depending on the household appliance.
  • the treatment chamber is generally assumed to be a suds container in which a drum is rotatably mounted for receiving objects to be treated.
  • a washing machine generally has a tub and a drum rotatably mounted in the tub for receiving laundry to be cleaned.
  • a washing machine generally also has a lye drainage system arranged at the bottom of the lye container with a drain pump and generally also laundry hoppers and / or scooping devices.
  • a pressure sensor and / or a temperature sensor are arranged in the tub.
  • Pressure and temperature sensor if present, are preferably arranged in a lower region of the tub, so that pressure and / or temperature of an aqueous liquid present in the tub can be measured.
  • the objects to be treated according to the invention are to be cleaned dishes or laundry. Cleaning according to the invention also means a refreshment.
  • the household appliance according to the invention may advantageously contain a sensor for measuring a content of oxidizing agent.
  • the household appliance according to the invention may have an ozone sensor for measuring an ozone content.
  • an ozone sensor may not be necessary.
  • the household appliance allows the automatic treatment of the water used with an oxidizing agent and in embodiments also its elimination, in particular the elimination of ozone, within the household appliance.
  • a user of the home appliance may be informed of an ongoing treatment of the aqueous liquid with an oxidizing agent.
  • the home appliance may also include a display device relating to the automatic treatment of the water used with an oxidizing agent and / or the removal of excess oxidizing agent, e.g. Ozone, included.
  • the display device may be an optical and / or acoustic display device.
  • the household appliance in the case of using ozone as the oxidizing agent, the household appliance then has a display device for non-functioning ozone elimination.
  • a malfunctioning removal of ozone is present, for example, if an existing ozone sensor is above a predetermined limit, for example 1 ppm Ozone concentration. If no ozone sensor is present in the domestic appliance, then, in embodiments of the invention, there may be a malfunctioning removal of ozone if the fan or the ozone removing device does not function properly. The latter can be the case, for example, when a carbon-containing material in a filter unit is used up or a catalyst for the catalytic decomposition of the ozone is poisoned.
  • control device which, in addition to the control of a cleaning program, also in the case of non-functioning production and / or removal of oxidizing agent, e.g. Ozone, countermeasures can take.
  • the control device can give an indication to a user and / or prevent the storage of the aqueous liquid, in particular its pumping off into the storage container.
  • the exhaust air duct is connected to a supply air duct of the ozone generator. This eliminates any necessary for the operation of the ozone generator blower in a supply air duct of the ozone generator.
  • the exhaust air duct is connected via a pitot tube to the supply air duct. As a result, an air flow required for the ozone generator is generated particularly efficiently.
  • the fan is still operated for a predetermined period even when the ozone generator is already turned off.
  • the air from the exhaust air duct is preferably at least partially directed into a supply air duct for the ozone generator.
  • a pressure equalization is performed during the pumping out of step (a) via a first, controllable with a valve air passage between the storage tank and the treatment tank.
  • step (e) it is preferred that during the pumping back of step (e), a first check valve controllable air channel between the storage container and the treatment container is closed.
  • the step (a) of pumping out the aqueous liquid from the treatment tank via the first venturi into the storage tank is carried out.
  • the household appliance is a washing machine or a washer-dryer and laundry items are present in the treatment room, in particular in the drum.
  • This procedure allows the items of laundry to be subjected to an additional sanitary measure and, moreover, to be provided with a "fresh smell", which indicates an increased hygiene state of the items of laundry.
  • the oxidizing agent is preferably ozone in the process according to the invention.
  • the invention has the advantage that in a simple and very efficient way, a longer storage of an aqueous liquid is made possible, for example, the wastewater from a laundry treatment process.
  • a contamination of the storage container can be prevented. This avoids the need for separate cleaning of the container and its hydraulic connections, as would be necessary with prolonged use, particularly over the life of the household appliance.
  • ozone-containing water in which the aqueous liquid is repeatedly pumped continuously or discontinuously at short intervals, can also kill microorganisms in the tub and in the lines through which it flows.
  • the invention makes it possible for gaseous oxidants to use an oxidant generator, in particular an ozone generator, without the use of air pumps or the like for supplying air to the oxidant or ozone generator.
  • the wastewater may be subjected to oxidation treatment prior to its disposal to reduce the loading of the effluent with germs and organic detergent residues and contaminants.
  • washing machine can be a pumped in the tub 1 as a treatment vessel aqueous liquid 6 is pumped by means of a drain pump 22 in a storage line 34 to the storage tank 32 and stored there before further use.
  • a first Venturi nozzle 16 is arranged, which is connected via an air inlet 33 with an ozone generator 20 as an oxidant generator.
  • the storage tank 32 For the return of cached aqueous liquid 6 in the tub 1, the storage tank 32 via a return line 43, in which a storage pump 35 is connected to the tub 1.
  • the presence of the storage line 34 and the return line 43 in this embodiment makes it possible for an ozone-containing aqueous liquid 6 to circulate can be pumped through the tub 1 and the storage tank 32, so that an efficient sterilization of all containers can be achieved.
  • FIG. 1 In addition, an induction bowl 11 is shown, in which detergents and other agents can be flushed into the tub 1 by means of water from a water supply (not shown here). So that it is not possible for ozone to escape via the dispensing dish 11, the in Fig. 1 shown first embodiment of a household appliance according to the invention, the dispenser shell connected to an ozone removal device 28, in which there is a not shown in detail here activated carbon filter.
  • the storage container 32 is connected to the tub 1 via a first air channel 38, in which a check valve 39 is located in this embodiment.
  • the air inlet side of the ozone generator 20 is connected via a third air passage 42 with the tub 1.
  • the drain pump 22 conveys the aqueous liquid 6, preferably relatively clean rinse water from one of the last rinses through the first venturi 16 into the storage tank 32.
  • the air inlet 33 of the first venturi 16 is connected to the ozone generator 20 via a second air channel 41 in that the air flowing into the first venturi 16 is enriched with ozone.
  • This ozone-containing air mixes with the aqueous liquid 6 and is transported together with this in the direction and finally in the storage container 32.
  • the ozone in the aqueous liquid 6 may react with organic substances contained in the aqueous liquid 6, thereby killing microorganisms, in particular. This is especially true for the interior of storage tank 32nd
  • the check valve 39 allows for this an air flow in the first air passage 38 in the direction of the tub 1.
  • the check valve 39 prevents air flow in the reverse direction. Because by the emptying of storage container 32 by means of the storage pump 35 is formed in the storage tank 32, a negative pressure. An air flow from the tub 1 through the first air passage 38, however, is prevented by the check valve 39. Instead, the negative pressure with air from the second air duct 41, which flows through the venturi into the storage tank 32, balanced. This air is also enriched in this embodiment, the ozone generator 20 with ozone. As a result, the storage container 32 fills with ozone-containing air and possibly present microorganisms in the air and on the inner walls of the storage container can be killed. The contamination of the empty, moist storage container 32 is thus inhibited.
  • Fig. 1 also a sewer line 36 is shown, over which too polluted water, which should not be fed to a caching, can be disposed of. Valves 44 and 45 are controllable to control the flow of water accordingly.
  • arrows shown with solid lines indicate guidance of an aqueous liquid, essentially water, and dashed lines indicate airflow.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of the parts relevant to the present explanation of an embodiment of a household appliance, in this case a second embodiment of a washing machine, in which a method to be explained below can be performed. Other embodiments are conceivable.
  • the washing machine shown has a tub 1, in which a drum 2 is rotatably mounted about a substantially horizontal axis and can be operated by a drive motor 14.
  • the arrow indicates the direction of rotation of the drum. 3 means the axis of rotation of the drum 2.
  • the washing machine of the embodiment shown here of a household appliance also has a liquor inlet system comprising a water connection fitting for the domestic water network 8, an electrically controllable valve 9 and a supply line 10 to the tub 1, which is guided via a Waschstoffein Whynd ("Ein Hamptonschale") 11 from which can transport the feed water detergent portions in the tub 1.
  • a second venturi 26 is located between the controllable valve 9 and the induction bowl 11 and is connected via an ozone supply line 25 with an ozone generator 20 as an oxidant generator.
  • the supply line 10 leads from the dispensing tray 11 to the tub 1. About the second venturi 26 sucks to the dispenser 11 and the supply line 10 flowing water from the domestic water network 8 located in the ozone supply line 25, ozone-containing air.
  • the tub wall 21 there is an inlet 37 in the exhaust duct 17, in which an ozone removing device 18, an ozone sensor 31 and a fan 19 are located.
  • the exhaust duct 17 leads to an exhaust air outlet 23, which protrudes here into a storage room of the washing machine.
  • a distribution node 40 which determines the supply of ozone-containing air to a second venturi 26 and to a first venturi 16 located between an aqueous liquid storage vessel 32 and the tub 1.
  • 33 means an air inlet for the first and second Venturi nozzle.
  • an aqueous liquid 6 located therein, preferably a less contaminated flushing liquid from one of the last rinses, in the storage line 34 by means of a drain pump 22 via the first Venturi nozzle 16 is pumped into the storage tank.
  • the air inlet 33 of the venturi nozzle is open, air containing ozone is sucked in from the ozone generator 20 and conducted into the storage container 32 together with the aqueous liquid 6.
  • the sterilized and optionally still ozone-containing aqueous liquid 6 in the storage container 32 can now be temporarily stored for a longer time until use in a future laundry treatment step.
  • the aqueous liquid 6 is pumped back from the storage tank 32 back into the tub 1 using a storage pump 35.
  • an aqueous liquid 6 are also performed in a circle between the tub 1 and the storage tank 32.
  • ozone-containing air is sucked in from the ozone generator 20 and fed to the aqueous liquid 6 become.
  • a sterilization of all used in a washing process water leading parts can be achieved.
  • a filter unit 28 here containing activated carbon as a carbon-containing material.
  • a sight glass 27 is arranged, through which a user of the washing machine can recognize whether in the filter unit 28 still carbon-containing material is present.
  • a display device 29 is located on the washing machine of the specific embodiment shown here.
  • a supply air duct 30 for the ozone generator 20 branches off at a pitot tube 24.
  • the fan 19 can be used simultaneously for operating the ozone generator 20 as well as for operating the ozone removing device 18.
  • a heater 13 in the tub 1 embodiments without heating are conceivable.
  • the valve 9 as well as the heater 13 may be controlled by a controller 12 in accordance with a schedule associated with a timed program and / or the achievement of certain measurements of parameters such as liquor level, liquor temperature, drum speed, etc. within the washing machine can be.
  • Fig. 2 15 means a pressure sensor for the measurement of the hydrostatic pressure p in the tub 1, which results from the level of the free liquor forming in the tub 1.
  • the signals from the drive motor 14, pressure sensor 15, ozone generator 20, blower 19, ozone sensor 31, etc. are supplied to the controller 12, although not shown for reasons of clarity.

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  1. Appareil ménager avec une cuve de traitement (1) pour accueillir les objets à traiter, un réservoir (32) pour un fluide aqueux (6), au moins une pompe pour transporter le fluide aqueux (6) entre le réservoir (32) et la cuve de traitement (1), un générateur d'agents oxydants (20) ainsi qu'au moins un tube de Venturi, dans lequel les objets à traiter sont de la vaisselle ou du linge à laver, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir (32) est relié à la cuve de traitement (1) via un premier conduit à air (38) réglable au moyen d'une soupape (39) et en ce qu'un premier tube de Venturi (16) est disposé entre la cuve de traitement (1) et le réservoir (32) et relié au générateur d'agents oxydants (20) via un deuxième conduit à air (41).
  2. Appareil ménager selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le générateur d'agents oxydants (20) est un générateur d'ozone.
  3. Appareil ménager selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la soupape (39) est une soupape de retenue.
  4. Appareil ménager selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'une pompe à lessive (22) et une pompe de réservoir (35) sont utilisées comme pompes afin de transporter un fluide aqueux (6) entre le réservoir (32) et la cuve de traitement (1).
  5. Appareil ménager selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le générateur d'agents oxydants (20) est relié à la cuve de traitement (1) via un troisième conduit à air (42).
  6. Appareil ménager selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il présente un dispositif d'élimination d'agents oxydants (18, 28).
  7. Appareil ménager selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'appareil ménager est un lave-linge, un sèche-linge ou un lave-vaisselle.
  8. Procédé d'exploitation d'un appareil ménager selon la revendication 1 comprenant les étapes :
    (a) pompage du fluide aqueux (6) en dehors de la cuve de traitement (1) via le tube de Venturi (16) dans le réservoir (32) ;
    (b) génération d'un agent oxydant dans le générateur d'agents oxydants (20) ;
    (c) aspiration de l'agent oxydant généré via le premier tube de Venturi (16); et
    (d) transfert de l'agent oxydant dans le réservoir (32) au moyen du fluide aqueux (6).
  9. Procédé selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que durant le pompage de l'étape (a) via un premier conduit à air (38) réglable via une soupape (39), une compensation de pression s'opère entre le réservoir (32) et la cuve de traitement (1).
  10. Procédé selon la revendication 8 comprenant les étapes supplémentaires :
    (e) pompage inverse du fluide aqueux (6) se trouvant dans le réservoir (32) vers la cuve de traitement (1) pendant qu'une admission d'air (33) du premier tube de Venturi (16) vers le générateur d'agents oxydants (20) est ouverte et que celui-ci est en fonctionnement, et
    (f) pompage d'agents oxydants dans le réservoir (32).
  11. Procédé selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que durant le pompage inverse de l'étape (e) un premier conduit à air (38) réglable via une soupape d'arrêt (39) entre le réservoir (32) et la cuve de traitement (1) est fermé.
  12. Procédé selon la revendication 10 ou 11, caractérisé en ce que l'étape (a), pompage du fluide aqueux de la cuve de lavage (1) via le premier tube de Venturi (16) dans le réservoir (32), s'opère concomitamment au pompage inverse conformément à l'étape (e).
  13. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 8 à 12, caractérisé en ce que l'appareil ménager est un lave-linge ou un sèche-linge et en ce que du linge (7) se trouve dans l'espace de traitement.
  14. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 8 à 13, caractérisé en ce que l'agent oxydant est de l'ozone.
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