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EP3092936B1
EP3092936B1 EP16166108.7A EP16166108A EP3092936B1 EP 3092936 B1 EP3092936 B1 EP 3092936B1 EP 16166108 A EP16166108 A EP 16166108A EP 3092936 B1 EP3092936 B1 EP 3092936B1
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Norbert Gerstner
Thomas Steck
Ersin Isbilen
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    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to a dishwasher with a Spülgutage and a lifting device, which is adapted to lift the Spülgutage from a starting position to an end position or lower from the end position to the starting position, wherein the lifting device comprises an electric drive means connected to a washing or a base support of the dishwasher is arranged.
  • a dishwasher has a rinsing container and at least one dishwashing item to be moved into or out of the rinsing container.
  • the dishwasher can have a plurality of washware receptacles arranged one above the other, for example a lower basket, an upper basket or a cutlery basket. Since the lower basket is located near a bottom of the washing container, it is required for loading and unloading of the lower basket that the user knees or bends down to the lower basket.
  • the publication EP 2 818 092 A1 discloses a dishwasher with a lifting device for a lower basket of the dishwasher. With the help of the lifting device, the lower basket can be moved from a lower position to an upper position or vice versa.
  • the lifting device comprises a drive device.
  • the publication EP 0 147 815 A2 discloses a household or kitchen appliance with a muffle for holding food in a baking or roasting tube or for holding dishes in a dishwasher, the feed opening of the muffle is closed by a door and the muffle at least one holder for a Gargut- or dish carrier wherein the holder for the food support or the dish carrier is formed as a coupling of a crank mechanism and wherein the pivot axis of the feed opening adjacent crank near the feed opening and the pivot axis of the other crank are approximately in the central region of the muffle.
  • the crank mechanism is designed as a parallel crank and the lengths of the cranks correspond approximately to the clear height of the muffle.
  • the holder for the or for the food support or dish carrier in side view in a conventional manner to an L-shaped configuration.
  • the vertical leg superimposed cantilevers has each with underlying undercut tabs for hanging and hanging Gargutierin or dish carriers and on the horizontal leg, the cranks of the parallel crank are articulated.
  • the publication WO 2014/102367 A1 discloses a dishwasher with a washing container, a door arranged on the washing container and a lower dish basket and an upper dish basket, in which the objects to be washed can be arranged.
  • a holding system connected to the two side walls of the washing container, which can be moved both forward and backward between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation by turning in a plane parallel to the side walls of the washing compartment.
  • the lower crockery basket can be pulled out of the washing container via the horizontally oriented holding system as well as pushed into the washing container via the horizontally oriented holding system.
  • the holding system has no effect on the rotatable arranged on the washing compartment door and it is concealable in its horizontal orientation through the door.
  • a lifting mechanism is provided, which is arranged on the outside and on the front side on the two side walls of the washing container and which allows a vertical up and down movement of the horizontally oriented holding system parallel to the open door.
  • the lift mechanism is provided with a drive mechanism which allows the lift mechanism to be both triggered and stopped.
  • the publication WO 2009/110861 A1 discloses a device having a housing having opposed side walls, with axles carried by the side walls and with arms extending between the axles and a crockery basket.
  • the axes are rotatably configured to move the rotatable arms and the dish rack between a lowered position within the housing and an elevated position in front of the housing.
  • a drive system having a motor rotatably engaged with a pair of drive pulleys adjacent to the side walls are arranged.
  • the drive pulleys are engaged with a pair of follower rollers which are each secured to one of the axles and rotate therewith.
  • a pair of drive belts are provided which interconnect the drive pulleys and the follower rollers on each side of the housing.
  • the drive pulleys rotate the drive rollers in a first direction of rotation by means of the drive belts to move the arms and dish rack from the lowered position to the raised position and in a second direction of rotation to move the dish rack from the raised position to the lowered position.
  • the publication WO 2015/091646 A1 discloses a lifting device for a Spülgutment a water-bearing household appliance, wherein the Spülguting is selectively displaceable in a washing container of the water-bearing household appliance or out of this, the lifting device is adapted to lift the Spülguta when Troverlagern from the washing and lower when you put in the sink wherein the lifting device comprises a drive device and a control device, and wherein the control device is adapted to drive the drive device in a manual displacement of the Spülgutage such that the drive means supports the manual displacement of the Spülgutage with an assisting force.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an improved dishwasher.
  • a dishwasher with a Spülgutage and a lifting device is proposed.
  • the lifting device is adapted to lift which Spülguta from a starting position to an end position or lower from the end position to the starting position, wherein the lifting device comprises an electric drive means which is arranged on a washing container or on a base support of the dishwasher.
  • An active drive element, in particular an electric motor, of the electric drive device is arranged at a transition region between a side wall of the washing container and the cover of the washing container.
  • the electric drive device Due to the free positioning of the active drive element, in particular the electric motor, the electric drive device arranged at a transition region between a side wall of the washing and the cover of the washing container, the electric drive device can be placed without significant influence on the architecture of the dishwasher. This results in a great freedom of design. Furthermore, the available space for the electric drive device space can be optimally utilized.
  • the drive device is preferably arranged outside, in particular completely outside, of the rinse container.
  • the dishwasher is preferably a household dishwasher.
  • the electric drive device may have a plurality of drive elements.
  • the electric drive device comprises a transmission.
  • the driving force of the drive element can be translated.
  • the drive element can be made smaller, so that the dishwasher is less expensive to produce and the existing space is better exploitable.
  • the transmission is a worm gear.
  • the transmission is a self-locking worm gear. This prevents that the Spülgutage of the end position due to their own weight moves back independently to the starting position.
  • the transmission comprises a worm gear rotationally fixedly connected to a lifting arm of the lifting device and a worm engaging in the worm wheel.
  • the lifting device comprises two pivot arms which are both pivotable with the washing container of the dishwasher and pivotally connected to a guide device of the Spülgutage.
  • the worm wheel is preferably connected to only one of the pivot arms.
  • the worm wheel is circular segment-shaped.
  • the screw is fixed to a drive shaft, which is arranged on the front side and vertically on the washing compartment.
  • the drive shaft extends on the front side of the washing container of the active drive element down in the direction of the worm wheel.
  • the drive shaft is coupled by means of an angular gear with an active drive element, in particular an electric motor, the electric drive device.
  • a rotational movement of the active drive element can be deflected by 90 °.
  • an active drive element, in particular an electric motor, of the electric drive device is provided instead of a balancing weight which can be arranged in the base carrier.
  • the drive element can replace the balance weight completely or partially. As a result, it is possible to completely dispense with the balancing weight or to dimension it at least to a smaller extent. As a result, the dishwasher can be produced more cheaply.
  • the dishwasher comprises two electric drive devices.
  • an electrical drive device is provided on two mutually opposite side walls of the washing compartment.
  • dishwasher also include not explicitly mentioned combinations of features or embodiments described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments.
  • the expert will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the dishwasher.
  • the Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a dishwasher 1.
  • the dishwasher 1 is preferably a household dishwasher.
  • the Fig. 2 shows the dishwasher 1 in a schematic front view
  • the Fig. 3 shows the dishwasher 1 in a schematic side view. The following is on the Fig. 1 to 3 simultaneously referred to.
  • the dishwasher 1 has a washing container 2.
  • the washing container 2 is in particular cuboid.
  • the washing compartment 2 is made of a steel sheet.
  • the rinse tank 2 may be at least partially made of a plastic material.
  • the rinsing container 2 comprises a bottom 3, a bottom 4 of the oppositely arranged cover 4, two oppositely disposed side walls 5, 6, a rear wall 7 and a rear wall 7 oppositely arranged loading opening 8.
  • the loading opening 8 is provided with a in the Fig. 1 to 3 not shown door waterproof sealable.
  • Force transducers may be provided at the corners of the washing compartment 2.
  • the washing container 2 is arranged on a base support 9 of the dishwasher 1.
  • the base support 9 is preferably a plastic injection molded component.
  • the base support 9 is in particular box-shaped.
  • the dishwasher 1 may further comprise a plurality of Spülgutingn recordable in the washing container 2.
  • the Spülgutingn are with the help of leadership institutions in the washing 2 in and out of this moved out.
  • the dishwasher 1 has a lifting device 10 (FIG. Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 ), which is adapted to move a lower Spülguta or a lower basket from a starting position in which it is pulled out of the washing container 2, in an end position in which the lower Spülgutage is arranged approximately at the level of an upper Spülgutage.
  • the Fig. 4 and the Fig. 5 show the dishwasher 1 each in a schematic side view.
  • the dishwasher 1 has a lower basket or a lower Spülgutage 11.
  • the Fig. 4 shows the lower Spülgutage 11 in the starting position.
  • the Fig. 5 shows the Spellergutability 11 lifted by means of the lifting device 10 in the end position.
  • the Spellergutability 11 is guided by means of a guide device 12 in the washing compartment 2.
  • the guide device 12 may be a so-called telescopic rail.
  • the lifting device 10 comprises a first pivot arm 13 and a second pivot arm 14, which are pivotably mounted on one of the side walls 5, 6. Furthermore, the pivot arms 13, 14 are pivotally mounted on the guide device 12.
  • the lifting device 10 further comprises an electric drive device 15 which is arranged on the washing container 2 or on the base support 9 of the dishwasher 1.
  • the Fig. 6 . 7 and 8th show the dishwasher 1 in a schematic side view, in a schematic front view and in a schematic perspective view in each case without the lifting device 10.
  • the electric drive device 15 includes an active drive element 16.
  • an electrical drive device 15 with an active drive element 16, in particular an electric motor, is arranged at a transition region 25 between the side wall 5, 6 of the washing container 2 and the cover 4 of the washing container 2.
  • the electric drive device 15 further comprises a gear 17.
  • the gear 17 is preferably a worm gear with a rotationally fixed to the pivot arm 14 of the lifting device 10 connected to the worm wheel 18 and engaging in the worm wheel 18 screw 19.
  • Wie die Fig. 6 shows, the worm wheel 18 is in particular a circular segment. Alternatively, the worm wheel 18 may be circular.
  • the screw 19 is secured against rotation on a drive shaft 20 which is arranged on the front side and vertically on the washing container 2.
  • the drive shaft 20 is coupled by means of an angular gear 21 with the active drive element 16 of the electric drive device 15.
  • the angle gear 21 may have two bevel gears, one of which is fixed to the drive shaft 20 and one to an output shaft of the active drive member 16.
  • the Fig. 9 and the Fig. 10 show in a schematic perspective view and in a schematic side view with respect to not falling under the invention embodiment of a dishwasher 1.
  • the dishwasher 1 according to the Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 differs from the dishwasher 1 according to the Fig. 4 to 8 in that the drive device 15 is designed as a direct drive. That is, the bevel gear 21 is dispensable and the drive member 16 is for example mounted directly on the side walls 5, 6.
  • the electric drive device 15 and in particular the active drive element 16 are provided on or in areas enclosed by dashed lines 25 and 26.
  • the drive element 16 of the electric drive device 15 is connected to a transition region 25 between the side wall 5, 6 of the washing container 2 (FIG. Fig. 1 ) and the ceiling 4 of the washing container 2 ( Fig. 1 ) arranged.
  • the electric drive device 15 and in particular the drive element 16 may also be provided on or in the base support 9. Preferably, this can be dispensed with a provided in the base support 9 balance weight.
  • the drive device 15 may be arranged on a region 27 of the base support 9. Due to the free positioning of the active drive element 16, the electric drive device 15 can be integrated into the dishwasher 1 without a significant influence on the device architecture.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Spülgutaufnahme und einer Hebeeinrichtung, welche dazu eingerichtet ist, die Spülgutaufnahme von einer Ausgangsposition in eine Endposition anzuheben oder von der Endposition in die Ausgangsposition abzusenken, wobei die Hebeeinrichtung eine elektrische Antriebseinrichtung aufweist, die an einem Spülbehälter oder an einem Basisträger der Geschirrspülmaschine angeordnet ist.The present invention relates to a dishwasher with a Spülgutaufnahme and a lifting device, which is adapted to lift the Spülgutaufnahme from a starting position to an end position or lower from the end position to the starting position, wherein the lifting device comprises an electric drive means connected to a washing or a base support of the dishwasher is arranged.

Eine Geschirrspülmaschine weist einen Spülbehälter und zumindest eine in den Spülbehälter hinein- oder aus diesem herausverlagerbare Spülgutaufnahme auf. Insbesondere kann die Geschirrspülmaschine mehrere übereinander angeordnete Spülgutaufnahmen, wie beispielsweise einen Unterkorb, einen Oberkorb oder einen Besteckkorb aufweisen. Da der Unterkorb nahe einem Boden des Spülbehälters angeordnet ist, ist es zum Beladen und Entladen des Unterkorbs erforderlich, dass der Benutzer in die Knie geht oder sich zum Unterkorb hin bückt.A dishwasher has a rinsing container and at least one dishwashing item to be moved into or out of the rinsing container. In particular, the dishwasher can have a plurality of washware receptacles arranged one above the other, for example a lower basket, an upper basket or a cutlery basket. Since the lower basket is located near a bottom of the washing container, it is required for loading and unloading of the lower basket that the user knees or bends down to the lower basket.

Die Druckschrift EP 2 818 092 A1 offenbart eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Hebevorrichtung für einen Unterkorb der Geschirrspülmaschine. Mit Hilfe der Hebevorrichtung kann der Unterkorb von einer unteren Position in eine obere Position oder umgekehrt verlagert werden. Die Hebevorrichtung umfasst eine Antriebseinrichtung.The publication EP 2 818 092 A1 discloses a dishwasher with a lifting device for a lower basket of the dishwasher. With the help of the lifting device, the lower basket can be moved from a lower position to an upper position or vice versa. The lifting device comprises a drive device.

Die Druckschrift EP 0 147 815 A2 offenbart ein Haushalts- beziehungsweise Küchengerät mit einer Muffel zur Aufnahme von Gargut bei einem Back- oder Bratrohr oder zur Aufnahme von Geschirr bei einer Geschirrspülmaschine, wobei die Beschickungsöffnung der Muffel durch eine Türe verschließbar ist und die Muffel mindestens eine Halterung für einen Gargut- beziehungsweise Geschirrträger aufweist, wobei die Halterung für den Gargutträger beziehungsweise den Geschirrträger als Koppel eines Kurbelgetriebes ausgebildet ist und wobei die Schwenkachse der der Beschickungsöffnung benachbarten Kurbel nahe der Beschickungsöffnung und die Schwenkachse der anderen Kurbel in etwa in dem Mittelbereich der Muffel liegen. Das Kurbelgetriebe ist als Parallelkurbel ausgebildet und die Längen der Kurbeln entsprechen etwa der lichten Höhe der Muffel. Ferner weist die Halterung für den beziehungsweise für die Gargutträger beziehungsweise Geschirrträger in Seitensicht in an sich bekannter Weise eine L förmige Gestalt auf. Der Vertikalschenkel übereinanderliegende Kragarme besitzt mit jeweils darüber liegenden hinterschnittenen Laschen zum Auflegen und Einhängen von Gargutträgern beziehungsweise Geschirrträgern und an dem Horizontalschenkel sind die Kurbeln der Parallelkurbel angelenkt.The publication EP 0 147 815 A2 discloses a household or kitchen appliance with a muffle for holding food in a baking or roasting tube or for holding dishes in a dishwasher, the feed opening of the muffle is closed by a door and the muffle at least one holder for a Gargut- or dish carrier wherein the holder for the food support or the dish carrier is formed as a coupling of a crank mechanism and wherein the pivot axis of the feed opening adjacent crank near the feed opening and the pivot axis of the other crank are approximately in the central region of the muffle. The crank mechanism is designed as a parallel crank and the lengths of the cranks correspond approximately to the clear height of the muffle. Furthermore, the holder for the or for the food support or dish carrier in side view in a conventional manner to an L-shaped configuration. The vertical leg superimposed cantilevers has each with underlying undercut tabs for hanging and hanging Gargutträgern or dish carriers and on the horizontal leg, the cranks of the parallel crank are articulated.

Die Druckschrift WO 2014/102367 A1 offenbart eine Spülmaschine mit einem Spülbehälter, einer an dem Spülbehälter angeordneten Tür und einem unteren Geschirrkorb und einem oberen Geschirrkorb, in welchen die zu spülenden Gegenstände anordenbar sind. Es ist ein mit den beiden Seitenwänden des Spülbehälters verbundenes Haltesystem vorgesehen, welches sich sowohl nach vorne als auch nach hinten zwischen einer horizontalen Ausrichtung und einer vertikalen Ausrichtung durch Drehen in einer Ebene parallel zu den Seitenwänden des Spülbehälters bewegen lässt. Der untere Geschirrkorb kann sowohl aus dem Spülbehälter über das horizontal ausgerichtete Haltesystem herausgezogen als auch in den Spülbehälter über das horizontal ausgerichtete Haltesystem hineingeschoben werden. Das Haltesystem hat keinerlei Auswirkungen auf die drehbar an dem Spülbehälter angeordnete Tür und es ist in seiner horizontalen Ausrichtung durch die Tür verdeckbar. Weiterhin ist ein Hebemechanismus vorgesehen, welcher außen- und vorderseitig an den beiden Seitenwänden des Spülbehälters angeordnet ist und welcher eine vertikale Auf- und Abbewegung des horizontal ausgerichteten Haltesystems parallel zu der geöffneten Tür ermöglicht. Der Hebemechanismus ist mit einem Antriebsmechanismus, welcher es ermöglicht, dass der Hebemechanismus sowohl ausgelöst und gestoppt wird.The publication WO 2014/102367 A1 discloses a dishwasher with a washing container, a door arranged on the washing container and a lower dish basket and an upper dish basket, in which the objects to be washed can be arranged. There is provided a holding system connected to the two side walls of the washing container, which can be moved both forward and backward between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation by turning in a plane parallel to the side walls of the washing compartment. The lower crockery basket can be pulled out of the washing container via the horizontally oriented holding system as well as pushed into the washing container via the horizontally oriented holding system. The holding system has no effect on the rotatable arranged on the washing compartment door and it is concealable in its horizontal orientation through the door. Furthermore, a lifting mechanism is provided, which is arranged on the outside and on the front side on the two side walls of the washing container and which allows a vertical up and down movement of the horizontally oriented holding system parallel to the open door. The lift mechanism is provided with a drive mechanism which allows the lift mechanism to be both triggered and stopped.

Die Druckschrift WO 2009/110861 A1 offenbart eine Vorrichtung mit einem Gehäuse, welches gegenüberliegende Seitenwände aufweist, mit Achsen, welche von den Seitenwänden getragen werden, und mit Armen, welche sich zwischen den Achsen und einem Geschirrkorb erstrecken. Die Achsen sind drehbar ausgebildet, um die drehbaren Arme und den Geschirrkorb zwischen einer abgesenkten Position innerhalb des Gehäuses und einer erhöhten Position vor dem Gehäuse zu bewegen. Weiterhin ist ein Antriebssystem mit einem Motor vorgesehen, welcher drehbar mit einem Paar von Antriebsriemenscheiben in Eingriff steht, die angrenzend an die Seitenwände angeordnet sind. Die Antriebsriemenscheiben stehen mit einem Paar von Mitnehmerrollen in Eingriff, welche jeweils an einer der Achsen befestigt sind und sich mit dieser drehen. Ferner sind ein Paar von Antriebsriemen vorgesehen, welche die Antriebsriemenscheiben und die Mitnehmerrollen auf jeder Seite des Gehäuses miteinander verbindet. Die Antriebsriemenscheiben drehen die Mitnehmerrollen mittels der Antriebsriemen in einem ersten Drehsinn, um die Arme und den Geschirrkorb von der abgesenkten Position in die angehobene Position zu bewegen, und in einem zweiten Drehsinn, um den Geschirrkorb von der angehobenen Position in die abgesenkte Position zu bewegen.The publication WO 2009/110861 A1 discloses a device having a housing having opposed side walls, with axles carried by the side walls and with arms extending between the axles and a crockery basket. The axes are rotatably configured to move the rotatable arms and the dish rack between a lowered position within the housing and an elevated position in front of the housing. Further, there is provided a drive system having a motor rotatably engaged with a pair of drive pulleys adjacent to the side walls are arranged. The drive pulleys are engaged with a pair of follower rollers which are each secured to one of the axles and rotate therewith. Further, a pair of drive belts are provided which interconnect the drive pulleys and the follower rollers on each side of the housing. The drive pulleys rotate the drive rollers in a first direction of rotation by means of the drive belts to move the arms and dish rack from the lowered position to the raised position and in a second direction of rotation to move the dish rack from the raised position to the lowered position.

Die Druckschrift WO 2015/091646 A1 offenbart eine Hebevorrichtung für eine Spülgutaufnahme eines wasserführenden Haushaltsgeräts, wobei die Spülgutaufnahme wahlweise in einen Spülbehälter des wasserführenden Haushaltsgeräts hinein oder aus diesem heraus verlagerbar ist, wobei die Hebevorrichtung dazu eingerichtet ist, die Spülgutaufnahme beim Herausverlagern aus dem Spülbehälter anzuheben und beim Hineinverlagern in den Spülbehälter abzusenken, wobei die Hebevorrichtung eine Antriebseinrichtung und eine Steuereinrichtung aufweist, und wobei die Steuereinrichtung dazu eingerichtet ist, die Antriebseinrichtung bei einem manuellen Verlagern der Spülgutaufnahme derart anzusteuern, dass die Antriebseinrichtung das manuelle Verlagern der Spülgutaufnahme mit einer Unterstützungskraft unterstützt.The publication WO 2015/091646 A1 discloses a lifting device for a Spülgutaufnahme a water-bearing household appliance, wherein the Spülgutaufnahme is selectively displaceable in a washing container of the water-bearing household appliance or out of this, the lifting device is adapted to lift the Spülgutaufnahme when herausverlagern from the washing and lower when you put in the sink wherein the lifting device comprises a drive device and a control device, and wherein the control device is adapted to drive the drive device in a manual displacement of the Spülgutaufnahme such that the drive means supports the manual displacement of the Spülgutaufnahme with an assisting force.

Vor diesem Hintergrund besteht eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung darin, eine verbesserte Geschirrspülmaschine zur Verfügung zu stellen.Against this background, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved dishwasher.

Demgemäß wird eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Spülgutaufnahme und einer Hebeeinrichtung vorgeschlagen. Die Hebeeinrichtung ist dazu eingerichtet, welche Spülgutaufnahme von einer Ausgangsposition in eine Endposition anzuheben oder von der Endposition in die Ausgangsposition abzusenken, wobei die Hebeeinrichtung eine elektrische Antriebseinrichtung aufweist, die an einem Spülbehälter oder an einem Basisträger der Geschirrspülmaschine angeordnet ist. Ein aktives Antriebselement, insbesondere ein Elektromotor, der elektrischen Antriebseinrichtung ist an einem Übergangsbereich zwischen einer Seitenwand des Spülbehälters und der Decke des Spülbehälters angeordnet.Accordingly, a dishwasher with a Spülgutaufnahme and a lifting device is proposed. The lifting device is adapted to lift which Spülgutaufnahme from a starting position to an end position or lower from the end position to the starting position, wherein the lifting device comprises an electric drive means which is arranged on a washing container or on a base support of the dishwasher. An active drive element, in particular an electric motor, of the electric drive device is arranged at a transition region between a side wall of the washing container and the cover of the washing container.

Durch die freie Positionierbarkeit des aktiven Antriebselements, insbesondere des Elektromotors, der elektrischen Antriebseinrichtung an einem Übergangsbereich zwischen einer Seitenwand des Spülbehälters und der Decke des Spülbehälters angeordnet kann die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung ohne wesentlichen Einfluss auf die Architektur der Geschirrspülmaschine platziert werden. Hierdurch ergibt sich eine große Designfreiheit. Weiterhin kann der für die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung zur Verfügung stehende Bauraum optimal ausgenutzt werden. Die Antriebseinrichtung ist vorzugsweise außerhalb, insbesondere vollständig außerhalb, des Spülbehälters angeordnet. Die Geschirrspülmaschine ist vorzugsweise eine Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine.Due to the free positioning of the active drive element, in particular the electric motor, the electric drive device arranged at a transition region between a side wall of the washing and the cover of the washing container, the electric drive device can be placed without significant influence on the architecture of the dishwasher. This results in a great freedom of design. Furthermore, the available space for the electric drive device space can be optimally utilized. The drive device is preferably arranged outside, in particular completely outside, of the rinse container. The dishwasher is preferably a household dishwasher.

Die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung kann mehrere Antriebselemente aufweisen.The electric drive device may have a plurality of drive elements.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung ein Getriebe.According to a further embodiment, the electric drive device comprises a transmission.

Hierdurch kann die Antriebskraft des Antriebselements übersetzt werden. Dadurch kann das Antriebselement kleiner dimensioniert werden, wodurch die Geschirrspülmaschine kostengünstiger herstellbar und der vorhandene Bauraum besser ausnutzbar ist.As a result, the driving force of the drive element can be translated. As a result, the drive element can be made smaller, so that the dishwasher is less expensive to produce and the existing space is better exploitable.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist das Getriebe ein Schneckengetriebe.According to a further embodiment, the transmission is a worm gear.

Vorzugsweise ist das Getriebe ein selbsthemmendes Schneckengetriebe. Hierdurch wird verhindert, dass sich die Spülgutaufnahme von der Endposition aufgrund ihres Eigengewichts selbständig in die Ausgangsposition zurückbewegt.Preferably, the transmission is a self-locking worm gear. This prevents that the Spülgutaufnahme of the end position due to their own weight moves back independently to the starting position.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst das Getriebe ein mit einem Schwenkarm der Hebeeinrichtung verdrehfest verbundenes Schneckenrad und eine in das Schneckenrad eingreifende Schnecke.According to a further embodiment, the transmission comprises a worm gear rotationally fixedly connected to a lifting arm of the lifting device and a worm engaging in the worm wheel.

Vorzugsweise umfasst die Hebeeinrichtung zwei Schwenkarme, die sowohl verschwenkbar mit dem Spülbehälter der Geschirrspülmaschine als auch verschwenkbar mit einer Führungseinrichtung der Spülgutaufnahme verbunden sind. Das Schneckenrad ist vorzugsweise mit nur einem der Schwenkarme verbunden.Preferably, the lifting device comprises two pivot arms which are both pivotable with the washing container of the dishwasher and pivotally connected to a guide device of the Spülgutaufnahme. The worm wheel is preferably connected to only one of the pivot arms.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist das Schneckenrad kreissegmentförmig.According to a further embodiment, the worm wheel is circular segment-shaped.

Hierdurch kann Bauraum eingespart werden. Weiterhin kann hierdurch das Gewicht des Schneckenrads und damit der Geschirrspülmaschine reduziert werden.As a result, space can be saved. Furthermore, this can reduce the weight of the worm wheel and thus of the dishwasher.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Schnecke an einer Antriebswelle befestigt, die vorderseitig und vertikal an dem Spülbehälter angeordnet ist.According to a further embodiment, the screw is fixed to a drive shaft, which is arranged on the front side and vertically on the washing compartment.

Vorzugsweise verläuft die Antriebswelle vorderseitig an dem Spülbehälter von dem aktiven Antriebselement nach unten in Richtung des Schneckenrads.Preferably, the drive shaft extends on the front side of the washing container of the active drive element down in the direction of the worm wheel.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Antriebswelle mit Hilfe eines Winkelgetriebes mit einem aktiven Antriebselement, insbesondere einem Elektromotor, der elektrischen Antriebseinrichtung gekoppelt.According to a further embodiment, the drive shaft is coupled by means of an angular gear with an active drive element, in particular an electric motor, the electric drive device.

Mit Hilfe des Winkelgetriebes kann eine Rotationsbewegung des aktiven Antriebselements um 90° umgelenkt werden.By means of the angular gear, a rotational movement of the active drive element can be deflected by 90 °.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist ein aktives Antriebselement, insbesondere ein Elektromotor, der elektrischen Antriebseinrichtung anstelle eines in dem Basisträger anordenbaren Ausgleichsgewichts vorgesehen.According to a further embodiment, an active drive element, in particular an electric motor, of the electric drive device is provided instead of a balancing weight which can be arranged in the base carrier.

Das Antriebselement kann das Ausgleichsgewicht vollständig oder teilweise ersetzen. Hierdurch kann auf das Ausgleichsgewicht vollständig verzichtet werden oder dieses zumindest kleiner dimensioniert werden. Hierdurch kann die Geschirrspülmaschine kostengünstiger hergestellt werden.The drive element can replace the balance weight completely or partially. As a result, it is possible to completely dispense with the balancing weight or to dimension it at least to a smaller extent. As a result, the dishwasher can be produced more cheaply.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die Geschirrspülmaschine zwei elektrische Antriebseinrichtungen.According to a further embodiment, the dishwasher comprises two electric drive devices.

Vorzugsweise ist an zwei einander gegenüber liegenden Seitenwänden des Spülbehälters jeweils eine elektrische Antriebseinrichtung vorgesehen.Preferably, an electrical drive device is provided on two mutually opposite side walls of the washing compartment.

Weitere mögliche Implementierungen der Geschirrspülmaschine umfassen auch nicht explizit genannte Kombinationen von zuvor oder im Folgenden bezüglich der Ausführungsbeispiele beschriebenen Merkmale oder Ausführungsformen. Dabei wird der Fachmann auch Einzelaspekte als Verbesserungen oder Ergänzungen zu der jeweiligen Grundform der Geschirrspülmaschine hinzufügen.Further possible implementations of the dishwasher also include not explicitly mentioned combinations of features or embodiments described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments. The expert will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the dishwasher.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Aspekte der Geschirrspülmaschine sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche sowie der im Folgenden beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele der Geschirrspülmaschine. Im Weiteren wird die Geschirrspülmaschine anhand von bevorzugten Ausführungsformen unter Bezugnahme auf die beigelegten Figuren näher erläutert.Further advantageous embodiments and aspects of the dishwasher are the subject of the dependent claims and the embodiments of the dishwasher described below. In the following, the dishwasher will be explained in more detail on the basis of preferred embodiments with reference to the enclosed figures.

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a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a dishwasher;
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In den Figuren sind gleiche oder funktionsgleiche Elemente mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen worden, sofern nichts anderes angegeben ist.In the figures, the same or functionally identical elements have been given the same reference numerals, unless stated otherwise.

Die Fig. 1 zeigt einer schematischen perspektivischen Ansicht eine Geschirrspülmaschine 1. Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 ist vorzugsweise eine Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine. Die Fig. 2 zeigt die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 in einer schematischen Vorderansicht, die Fig. 3 zeigt die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht. Im Folgenden wird auf die Fig. 1 bis 3 gleichzeitig Bezug genommen.The Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a dishwasher 1. The dishwasher 1 is preferably a household dishwasher. The Fig. 2 shows the dishwasher 1 in a schematic front view, the Fig. 3 shows the dishwasher 1 in a schematic side view. The following is on the Fig. 1 to 3 simultaneously referred to.

Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 weist einen Spülbehälter 2 auf. Der Spülbehälter 2 ist insbesondere quaderförmig. Vorzugsweise ist der Spülbehälter 2 aus einem Stahlblech gefertigt. Alternativ kann der Spülbehälter 2 zumindest teilweise aus einem Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein. Der Spülbehälter 2 umfasst einen Boden 3, eine dem Boden 3 gegenüberliegend angeordnete Decke 4, zwei einander gegenüberliegend angeordnete Seitenwände 5, 6, eine Rückwand 7 und eine der Rückwand 7 gegenüberliegend angeordnete Beladeöffnung 8. Die Beladeöffnung 8 ist mit einer in den Fig. 1 bis 3 nicht gezeigten Tür wasserdicht verschließbar. An den Ecken des Spülbehälters 2 können Kraftaufnehmer vorgesehen sein. Der Spülbehälter 2 ist auf einem Basisträger 9 der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 angeordnet. Der Basisträger 9 ist vorzugsweise ein Kunststoffspritzgussbauteil. Der Basisträger 9 ist insbesondere kastenförmig.The dishwasher 1 has a washing container 2. The washing container 2 is in particular cuboid. Preferably, the washing compartment 2 is made of a steel sheet. Alternatively, the rinse tank 2 may be at least partially made of a plastic material. The rinsing container 2 comprises a bottom 3, a bottom 4 of the oppositely arranged cover 4, two oppositely disposed side walls 5, 6, a rear wall 7 and a rear wall 7 oppositely arranged loading opening 8. The loading opening 8 is provided with a in the Fig. 1 to 3 not shown door waterproof sealable. Force transducers may be provided at the corners of the washing compartment 2. The washing container 2 is arranged on a base support 9 of the dishwasher 1. The base support 9 is preferably a plastic injection molded component. The base support 9 is in particular box-shaped.

Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 kann weiterhin mehrere in dem Spülbehälter 2 aufnehmbare Spülgutaufnahmen umfassen. Die Spülgutaufnahmen sind mit Hilfe von Führungseinrichtungen in den Spülbehälter 2 hinein- und aus diesem herausfahrbar. Weiterhin weist die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 eine Hebeeinrichtung 10 (Fig. 4 und Fig. 5) auf, die dazu eingerichtet ist, eine untere Spülgutaufnahme oder einen Unterkorb von einer Ausgangsposition, in der diese aus dem Spülbehälter 2 ausgezogen ist, in eine Endposition zu verlagern, in der die untere Spülgutaufnahme in etwa auf Höhe einer oberen Spülgutaufnahme angeordnet ist.The dishwasher 1 may further comprise a plurality of Spülgutaufnahmen recordable in the washing container 2. The Spülgutaufnahmen are with the help of leadership institutions in the washing 2 in and out of this moved out. Furthermore, the dishwasher 1 has a lifting device 10 (FIG. Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 ), which is adapted to move a lower Spülgutaufnahme or a lower basket from a starting position in which it is pulled out of the washing container 2, in an end position in which the lower Spülgutaufnahme is arranged approximately at the level of an upper Spülgutaufnahme.

Die Fig. 4 und die Fig. 5 zeigen die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 jeweils in einer schematischen Seitenansicht. Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 weist einen Unterkorb oder eine untere Spülgutaufnahme 11 auf. Die Fig. 4 zeigt die untere Spülgutaufnahme 11 in der Ausgangsposition. Die Fig. 5 zeigt die mit Hilfe der Hebeeinrichtung 10 in die Endposition angehobene Spülgutaufnahme 11. Die Spülgutaufnahme 11 ist mit Hilfe einer Führungseinrichtung 12 in dem Spülbehälter 2 geführt. Die Führungseinrichtung 12 kann eine sogenannte Teleskopschiene sein. Die Hebeeinrichtung 10 umfasst einen ersten Schwenkarm 13 und einen zweiten Schwenkarm 14, die verschwenkbar an einer der Seitenwände 5, 6 gelagert sind. Weiterhin sind die Schwenkarme 13, 14 verschwenkbar an der Führungseinrichtung 12 gelagert. Die Hebeeinrichtung 10 umfasst weiterhin eine elektrische Antriebseinrichtung 15, die an dem Spülbehälter 2 oder an dem Basisträger 9 der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 angeordnet ist.The Fig. 4 and the Fig. 5 show the dishwasher 1 each in a schematic side view. The dishwasher 1 has a lower basket or a lower Spülgutaufnahme 11. The Fig. 4 shows the lower Spülgutaufnahme 11 in the starting position. The Fig. 5 shows the Spülgutaufnahme 11 lifted by means of the lifting device 10 in the end position. The Spülgutaufnahme 11 is guided by means of a guide device 12 in the washing compartment 2. The guide device 12 may be a so-called telescopic rail. The lifting device 10 comprises a first pivot arm 13 and a second pivot arm 14, which are pivotably mounted on one of the side walls 5, 6. Furthermore, the pivot arms 13, 14 are pivotally mounted on the guide device 12. The lifting device 10 further comprises an electric drive device 15 which is arranged on the washing container 2 or on the base support 9 of the dishwasher 1.

Die Fig. 6, 7 und 8 zeigen die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht, in einer schematischen Vorderansicht und in einer schematischen perspektivischen Ansicht jeweils ohne die Hebeeinrichtung 10. Die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung 15 umfasst ein aktives Antriebselement 16. Das aktive Antriebselement 16 kann, wie in den Fig. 6, 7 und 8 gezeigt, ein Elektromotor sein. Wie die Fig. 7 und die Fig. 8 ferner zeigen, ist an einem Übergangsbereich 25 zwischen der Seitenwand 5, 6 des Spülbehälters 2 und der Decke 4 des Spülbehälters 2 eine derartige elektrische Antriebseinrichtung 15 mit einem aktiven Antriebselement 16, insbesondere einem Elektromotor, angeordnet.The Fig. 6 . 7 and 8th show the dishwasher 1 in a schematic side view, in a schematic front view and in a schematic perspective view in each case without the lifting device 10. The electric drive device 15 includes an active drive element 16. The active drive element 16, as in the Fig. 6 . 7 and 8th shown to be an electric motor. As the Fig. 7 and the Fig. 8 Furthermore, an electrical drive device 15 with an active drive element 16, in particular an electric motor, is arranged at a transition region 25 between the side wall 5, 6 of the washing container 2 and the cover 4 of the washing container 2.

Die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung 15 umfasst weiterhin ein Getriebe 17. Das Getriebe 17 ist vorzugsweise ein Schneckengetriebe mit einem mit dem Schwenkarm 14 der Hebeeinrichtung 10 verdrehfest verbundenen Schneckenrad 18 und einer in das Schneckenrad 18 eingreifenden Schnecke 19. Wie die Fig. 6 zeigt, ist das Schneckenrad 18 insbesondere kreissegmentförmig. Alternativ kann das Schneckenrad 18 kreisförmig sein. Die Schnecke 19 ist an einer Antriebswelle 20 verdrehfest befestigt, die vorderseitig und vertikal an dem Spülbehälter 2 angeordnet ist. Insbesondere ist die Antriebswelle 20 mit Hilfe eines Winkelgetriebes 21 mit dem aktiven Antriebselement 16 der elektrischen Antriebseinrichtung 15 gekoppelt. Das Winkelgetriebe 21 kann zwei Kegelräder aufweisen, von denen eines an der Antriebswelle 20 und eines an einer Abtriebswelle des aktiven Antriebselements 16 befestigt ist.The electric drive device 15 further comprises a gear 17. The gear 17 is preferably a worm gear with a rotationally fixed to the pivot arm 14 of the lifting device 10 connected to the worm wheel 18 and engaging in the worm wheel 18 screw 19. Wie die Fig. 6 shows, the worm wheel 18 is in particular a circular segment. Alternatively, the worm wheel 18 may be circular. The screw 19 is secured against rotation on a drive shaft 20 which is arranged on the front side and vertically on the washing container 2. In particular, the drive shaft 20 is coupled by means of an angular gear 21 with the active drive element 16 of the electric drive device 15. The angle gear 21 may have two bevel gears, one of which is fixed to the drive shaft 20 and one to an output shaft of the active drive member 16.

Die Fig. 9 und die Fig. 10 zeigen in einer schematischen perspektivischen Ansicht und in einer schematischen Seitenansicht eine bezüglich nicht unter die Erfindung fallende Ausführungsform einer Geschirrspülmaschine 1. Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 gemäß der Fig. 9 und Fig. 10 unterscheidet sich von der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 gemäß den Fig. 4 bis 8 dadurch, dass die Antriebseinrichtung 15 als Direktantrieb ausgebildet ist. Das heißt, das Winkelgetriebe 21 ist verzichtbar und das Antriebselement 16 ist beispielsweise direkt an den Seitenwänden 5, 6 montierbar.The Fig. 9 and the Fig. 10 show in a schematic perspective view and in a schematic side view with respect to not falling under the invention embodiment of a dishwasher 1. The dishwasher 1 according to the Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 differs from the dishwasher 1 according to the Fig. 4 to 8 in that the drive device 15 is designed as a direct drive. That is, the bevel gear 21 is dispensable and the drive member 16 is for example mounted directly on the side walls 5, 6.

Nun zurückkehrend zu den Fig. 1 bis 3, sind die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung 15 und insbesondere das aktive Antriebselement 16 an oder in mit Hilfe gestrichelter Linien umrandeten Bereichen 25 und 26 vorgesehen. Erfindungsgemäß ist das Antriebselement 16 der elektrischen Antriebseinrichtung 15 an einem Übergangsbereich 25 zwischen der Seitenwand 5, 6 des Spülbehälters 2 (Fig. 1) und der Decke 4 des Spülbehälters 2 (Fig. 1) angeordnet. Alternativ kann die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung 15, wie die Fig. 2 zeigt, in dem Bereich 26 eines an dem Spülbehälter 2 vorgesehenen Kraftaufnehmers vorgesehen sein. Insbesondere können die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung 15 und insbesondere das Antriebselement 16 auch an oder in dem Basisträger 9 vorgesehen sein. Vorzugsweise kann hierdurch auf ein in dem Basisträger 9 vorgesehenes Ausgleichsgewicht verzichtet werden. Beispielsweise kann die Antriebseinrichtung 15 an einem Bereich 27 des Basisträgers 9 angeordnet sein. Durch die freie Positionierbarkeit des aktiven Antriebselements 16 kann die elektrische Antriebseinrichtung 15 in die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 ohne einen wesentlichen Einfluss auf die Gerätearchitektur integriert werden.Now returning to the Fig. 1 to 3 , the electric drive device 15 and in particular the active drive element 16 are provided on or in areas enclosed by dashed lines 25 and 26. According to the invention, the drive element 16 of the electric drive device 15 is connected to a transition region 25 between the side wall 5, 6 of the washing container 2 (FIG. Fig. 1 ) and the ceiling 4 of the washing container 2 ( Fig. 1 ) arranged. Alternatively, the electric drive device 15, like the Fig. 2 shows, be provided in the region 26 of a provided on the washing compartment 2 force transducer. In particular, the electric drive device 15 and in particular the drive element 16 may also be provided on or in the base support 9. Preferably, this can be dispensed with a provided in the base support 9 balance weight. For example, the drive device 15 may be arranged on a region 27 of the base support 9. Due to the free positioning of the active drive element 16, the electric drive device 15 can be integrated into the dishwasher 1 without a significant influence on the device architecture.

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Geschirrspülmaschine; HaushaltsgeschirrspülmaschineDishwasher; Domestic dishwasher
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  1. Dishwasher (1) having a receptacle for items to be washed (11) and a lifting device (10) which is designed to lift the receptacle for items to be washed (11) from a starting position into an end position or to lower it from the end position into the starting position, wherein the lifting device (10) has an electrical drive device (15) which is arranged on a dishwasher cavity (2) or on a base support (9) of the dishwasher (1),
    characterised in that
    an active drive element (16), in particular an electric motor, of the electrical drive device (15) is arranged on a transition area (25; 26) between a side wall (5, 6) of the dishwasher cavity (2) and the ceiling (4) of the dishwasher cavity (2).
  2. Dishwasher (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the electrical drive device (15) comprises a transmission (17).
  3. Dishwasher (1) according to claim 2, characterised in that the transmission (17) is a worm gear.
  4. Dishwasher (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the transmission (17) comprises a worm wheel (18) that is non-rotatably connected to a swivel arm (14) of the lifting device (10) and comprises a worm (19) that engages into the worm wheel (18).
  5. Dishwasher (1) according to claim 4, characterised in that the worm wheel (18) has a circle segment shape.
  6. Dishwasher (1) according to claim 4 or 5, characterised in that the worm (19) is secured to a drive shaft (20), which is arranged on the front side and vertically on the dishwasher cavity (2).
  7. Dishwasher (1) according to claim 6, characterised in that the drive shaft (20) is coupled to an active drive element (16), in particular an electric motor, of the electrical drive device (15) with the aid of a bevel gear (21).
  8. Dishwasher (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that an active drive element (16), in particular an electric motor, of the electrical drive device (15) is provided instead of a counterweight which can be arranged in the base support (9).
  9. Dishwasher according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by two electrical drive devices (15).
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