EP3105510A1 - Front panel for a household appliance - Google Patents

Front panel for a household appliance

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EP3105510A1
EP3105510A1 EP15701016.6A EP15701016A EP3105510A1 EP 3105510 A1 EP3105510 A1 EP 3105510A1 EP 15701016 A EP15701016 A EP 15701016A EP 3105510 A1 EP3105510 A1 EP 3105510A1
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decorative layer
front panel
user
recess
carrier
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Reinhard Fleissner
Dirk Schumann
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BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
    • F24C7/08—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/16—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects for applying transfer pictures or the like
    • B44C1/165—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects for applying transfer pictures or the like for decalcomanias; sheet material therefor
    • B44C1/17—Dry transfer
    • B44C1/1712—Decalcomanias applied under heat and pressure, e.g. provided with a heat activable adhesive
    • B44C1/1729—Hot stamping techniques
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C5/00—Processes for producing special ornamental bodies
    • B44C5/04—Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C15/00—Details
    • F24C15/06—Ornamental features, e.g. grate fronts or surrounds
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
    • A47B96/20—Furniture panels or like furniture elements
    • A47B2096/208—Decorative panels for household appliances

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a front panel for a household appliance, in particular for an oven, according to the preamble of claim 1 and a household appliance according to claim 15.
  • EP 1283105 A1 shows the front panel of an electrical appliance with a multilayer structure.
  • the object of the invention is to improve known front panels.
  • a possible improvement is to ensure the high serviceability for household appliances, especially cooking appliances with frequent and intensive cleaning.
  • the object is achieved by the features of patent claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention, the dependent and dependent claims can be removed.
  • a front panel according to the invention for a domestic appliance in particular for a cooking appliance in a baking oven configuration, comprises a substantially transparent carrier means which has a surface assigned to the user and a surface facing away from the user, and at least one decorative layer which faces away from the user the carrier material is attached.
  • the decorative layer is designed as a hot stamping film and is applied to the substrate by means of a hot stamping process.
  • a hot embossing process is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a production process in which an adhesion promoter located between the film and the carrier material is melted by the action of heat and connects the two elements with each other essentially inseparably.
  • a front panel should in particular be understood to mean the front panel of a baking oven, which forms the upper area above the cooking chamber door, and receives control elements and display elements.
  • a sheet-like element made of glass or plastic (polycarbonates (PC) or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)) is intended to mean a substantially transparent carrier.
  • PC polycarbonates
  • PMMA polymethyl methacrylate
  • Such a carrier means is substantially transparent.
  • the carrier material formed from clear material by material inclusions, interferences or clouding and by surface treatment such. As laser, experience a partial transparency to z.
  • Designs or logos represent.
  • a decorative layer should in particular be understood to mean the appearance that results for the user of the oven when he is looking through the substantially transparent layer of the carrier.
  • a décor may be formed from a stainless steel surface, a wood surface or any color design.
  • a hot stamping foil as a first decorative layer, the user, on the example of a hot stamping foil in stainless steel look, gives the impression of a high quality and thick stainless steel plate, although it is a thin and therefore inexpensive hot stamping foil on the transparent carrier material.
  • the transpatente thickness of the substrate ensures the depth effect.
  • such a film from environmental influences, such. As fingerprints, protected by the transparent support means.
  • the support means preferably has a scratch-resistant surface at least in sections on the surface facing the user.
  • the scratch resistance of the carrier material can be carried out with a separately produced coating, both over a large area for plate goods as well as in the individual part for injection molded parts. Furthermore, the scratch resistance can be represented by using the corresponding abrasion-resistant and / or scratch-resistant PMMA molding compound.
  • the support means not only protects the decorative layer arranged behind it, but is also scratch-resistant itself.
  • Such a surface of the carrier allows a particularly good usability of the front panel, as they are particularly resistant to environmental influences, such. B. bumps, but also fingernails of the user is.
  • the surface of the carrier material facing away from the user preferably has at least one second decorative layer.
  • Such a second decorative layer may be opaque.
  • the term "opaque” should be understood to mean, in particular, the opposite of transparency, the opacity being from hazy or blurry to opaque, preferably black. Because especially thin decorative layers have a certain transparency have, it has proved to be particularly helpful if the first decorative layer is covered opaque by the second decorative layer. This enhances the contrast of the first decorative layer.
  • the first decorative layer is at least partially disposed between the carrier means and the second decorative layer.
  • the carrier means has a first partial area and a second partial area. Portions describe different portions of the carrier that are designed differently to form a design.
  • the subregions are preferably arranged horizontally with respect to one another, so that the resulting parting line between the two subregions, viewed in the installed position, runs horizontally.
  • the first partial region preferably has the first decorative layer and the second partial region has the second decorative layer.
  • a front panel is thus produced which carries the decorative layer, preferably of stainless steel foil, in the lower, arranged first partial area.
  • the second decorative layer is located in the second partial region, preferably of black lacquer, foil or a printed surface.
  • the decorative layers abut each other stupf, so that there are no light gaps between the decorative layers for the user.
  • the first and the second decorative layer may have different material thicknesses.
  • the second decorative layer of the second partial region extends at least in sections over the first decorative layer of the first partial region.
  • a front panel has in the lower first portion of the first decorative layer.
  • the second decorative layer extends beyond the second partial area in such a way that at least portions of the first decorative layer are covered by the second decorative layer.
  • the second decorative layer covers the first decorative layer and produces a contrast surface or, in the case of a partially transparent first decorative layer, suppresses the view through the front panel.
  • Such an arrangement also avoids a light gap between the two decorative surfaces.
  • a development of this front panel has a recess in the second decorative layer, behind the mounted bulbs emit light such that through the Recess and the first decorative layer to the user information, preferably logos or operating conditions, can be displayed.
  • a first decorative layer is arranged, whereby the imprints and / or display elements are visible through the recess and through the first decorative layer on the user-facing side of the carrier.
  • the first decorative layer has a recess in which the second decorative layer is formed.
  • a recess is to be understood as meaning a substantially rectangular or round recess of the first decorative layer. Through this recess, the view of the second decorative layer is released.
  • the first decorative layer has a preferably frame-like recess.
  • the term "frame-like" is intended in particular to mean a substantially rectangular or round structure whose line width is relatively thin in relation to the surface.
  • Such a frame-like recess is particularly advantageous in front panels with touch control function, since in this area the decorative layer, in the form of a metallic foil, serves as a control element and the necessary galvanic separation is effected by a circumferential narrow frame.
  • Such a frame-like recess of the decorative layer takes place in particular by processing by means of laser or a corresponding pre-cut film.
  • the display device preferably has at least one passage opening for receiving mechanical operating elements. Under a control should in particular rotary voters, such. As gag, be understood, which serve to function or value adjustment.
  • a particularly visually appealing front panel is created when the first and / or the second decorative layer has corresponding recesses.
  • the positioning of the passage opening is preferably formed so that the center is located on the dividing line between the two decorative layers.
  • the first decorative layer is preferably transparent in such a way that illuminated and / or display elements mounted on the side facing away from the user become visible in the switched-on state on the side of the carrier element facing the user.
  • Hot-stamped films have the property that they are not absolutely opaque to light. This property is used by a usually already used black barrier printing, paint or foil partially recessed and back lit.
  • the partial recess can z. B. be a common in the front panel graphics printing of function symbols.
  • a display can be positioned directly behind the hot embossed design decor layer.
  • the aperture surface shows a uniform appearance without disturbing windows (eg for display) or additional graphics in the form of numbers and symbols.
  • activating a backlight or display will reveal information relevant to the use of the device. By this configuration, the effect arises that the display is hidden in the off state, and the appearance of the household appliance is a continuous surface.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a household appliance according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows an illustration of a front panel in cross section
  • FIG. 3 is an illustration of a front panel in front view
  • Fig. 4 is an illustration of a front panel in cross section after a first
  • Fig. 5 is an illustration of a front panel in cross-section after a second
  • FIG. 6 is an illustration of a front panel in cross-section after a third
  • Fig. 7 is an illustration of a front panel in a front view according to another embodiment.
  • a cooking appliance 1 for preparing food is shown in a perspective view, which is an oven in the embodiment.
  • the invention in any type of household appliance, for.
  • a refrigerator a washing machine, a dishwasher, etc.
  • the cooking appliance 1 comprises a cooking chamber 2, which is bounded by the side walls 3 of the oven.
  • the cooking chamber 2 has a charging opening, which can be closed by a door 4.
  • Gargutto On the side walls 3 is ever a Gargutlikeness 5, which is suitable, Gargutnum 6, such.
  • B. grids or baking trays The front of the appliance 1 essentially forms the closed door 4 and, as a rule, a front panel 7 arranged above the door 4.
  • the front panel 7 serves the user of the cooking appliance 1 as an operating and display element.
  • the user can use the elements 8 system parameters such.
  • B. indicate type of heating and temperature and receives 9 reported via display elements such system parameters.
  • 2 shows the cross-section of a front panel 7.
  • the front panel 7 is formed by a support means 10, which has a user-facing surface 1 1 and a surface 12 facing away from the user.
  • a first decorative layer 13 is mounted on the user-facing surface 12 of the carrier 10.
  • the first decorative layer is formed by a hot stamping foil.
  • a second decorative layer 14 is located on the surface 1 1 of the carrier 10 facing the user after the first decorative layer 13.
  • the second decorative layer 14 is made of an opaque, opaque material, thus preventing the glances of the User penetrate through the transparent support means 10 and the partially transparent first decorative layer 13. As a result, located behind the front panel 7 structures of the cooking appliance 1, such. As electronic components, covered. To protect the front panel 7 against household scratches, the support means 7 on its surface facing the user 1 1 of the carrier 10 has a scratch-resistant surface 15.
  • Fig. 3 shows the front view of a front panel 7 according to a further embodiment.
  • the front panel 7 is divided into a first portion 16 and a second portion 17.
  • the first portion 16 is divided horizontally to the second portion 17.
  • the first section 16 is formed by the first decorative layer 13.
  • the second section 17 is formed by the second decorative layer 14, the first decorative layer 13 being recessed in this section, so that the second decorative layer 14 arranged behind the first decorative layer 13 represents the user.
  • the front panel 7 also shows passage openings 18, which serve to receive mechanical controls 8. The diameter of this passage opening 18 is selected so that correspondingly recorded controls 8 look visually appealing, taking into account tolerances and intended game. As controls 8 are fixed and retractable gag into consideration.
  • the passage openings 18 are equipped with a facet ring.
  • the center of the through-hole 18 is located on the dividing line between the first section 16 and the second section 17.
  • Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of a front panel of Figure 3 in cross section and shows the embodiment according to a first embodiment.
  • the carrier 10 has a first and a second sub-area in order to be able to present the viewer on the user-facing side a particularly appealing design.
  • the first partial region 16 is arranged in the lower region of the support means 10 which is perpendicular in its installed position.
  • the second portion 17 is located in this mounting position above the first portion 16 and thus in the upper region of the support means 10.
  • the first decorative layer 13 is formed.
  • the second decorative layer 14 is formed.
  • the resulting separation line between the first decorative layer 13 and the second decorative layer 14 extends horizontally in the front view of the household appliance.
  • Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of a front panel of Figure 3 in cross section and shows the embodiment according to a second embodiment.
  • the second decorative layer 14 covers the second partial region 17 and additionally the first partial region 16.
  • Such an arrangement simultaneously covers the first decorative layer 13 and serves as a opaque coating.
  • this construction prevents disturbing elements from becoming visible to the user behind the front panel.
  • such an overlap allows so-called light gaps to form between the two decorative layers.
  • the covering of the first decorative layer 13 by the second decorative layer 14 can take place over the entire first partial section 16 or only in its partial areas.
  • Figure 6 shows a schematic representation of a front panel of Figure 3 in cross section and shows the embodiment according to a third embodiment.
  • This illumination device consists in particular of a recess 22 in the second decorative layer 14 and a luminous element 21 arranged correspondingly to this recess 22. The light emitted by this luminous element 21 can be seen through the recess 22 on the surface 1 1 of the carrier 10 facing the user.
  • the recess 22 in the second decorative layer 14 forms a kind of template or optical aperture, which is recessed to match the symbol to be displayed 20.
  • the illumination device is in the first portion 16, so that the first partially transparent decorative layer 13 located between the carrier 10 and second decorative layer 14 serves as a kind of projection surface on which the emitted light is visible.
  • the first partially transparent decorative layer 13 located between the carrier 10 and the second decorative layer 14 also prevents the user from seeing through the recess 22 on electronic components.
  • the illumination device may be located in the second subregion 17.
  • FIG. 7 shows a front view of a variant of the front panel 7 according to the invention.
  • This front panel 7 shows a first decorative layer 13, which is applied over the full area to the carrier 10 and has a recess through which the second decorative layer 14 can be seen.
  • the second decorative layer 14 has a recess corresponding to the recess of the first decorative layer 13, through which an underlying display element 9 in the form of a display can be seen.
  • the embodiment of FIG. 7 shows a front panel 7 whose controls 8 by means of capacitive sensors, so-called. Touch control can be operated. These require a frame-like recess 19 of the first decorative layer 13 in the formation of a metallic hot stamping foil. Due to the necessary galvanic separation in the region of the frame-like recess 19 in the first decorative layer 13, the second decorative layer 14 comes to light.
  • a symbol 20 can be seen on the front panel 7 as soon as a surface 12 of the carrier element 10 facing away from the user emits a luminous element 21 which passes through recesses 22 of the opaque second decorative layer 14 through the partially transparent first decorative layer 13 penetrates.
  • a symbol 20 can also be provided with a frame-like recess 19 and a touch-based control element 8.
  • Such a structure allows a "clean Design", which does not show any operating or display elements when switched off, which only become visible in the active state of the cooking appliance.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a front panel (7) for a household appliance, in particular for an oven, with essentially transparent carrier means (10) and at least one decorative layer (13) which is applied by means of a hot embossing method.

Description

Frontblende für ein Haushaltsgerät  Front panel for a household appliance
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Frontblende für ein Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere für einen Backofen, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie ein Haushaltsgerät nach Anspruch 15. The invention relates to a front panel for a household appliance, in particular for an oven, according to the preamble of claim 1 and a household appliance according to claim 15.
Anzeigenvorrichtungen für Haushaltsgeräte sind aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. So zeigt die EP 1283105 A1 die Frontblende eines Elektrogerätes mit einem mehrschichtigen Aufbau. Display devices for household appliances are known from the prior art. Thus, EP 1283105 A1 shows the front panel of an electrical appliance with a multilayer structure.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, bekannte Frontblenden zu verbessern. Eine mögliche Verbesserung ist es, die hohe Gebrauchstauglichkeit für Haushaltsgeräte, insbesondere Gargeräte mit häufiger und intensiver Reinigung zu gewährleisten. Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Patenanspruchs 1 gelöst, während vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung den Neben- und Unteransprüchen entnommen werden können. The object of the invention is to improve known front panels. A possible improvement is to ensure the high serviceability for household appliances, especially cooking appliances with frequent and intensive cleaning. The object is achieved by the features of patent claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention, the dependent and dependent claims can be removed.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Frontblende für ein Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere für ein Gargerät in Ausgestaltung eines Backofens umfasst ein im Wesentlichen transparentes Trägermittel, das eine für den Benutzer zugeordnete Fläche und eine dem Benutzer abgewandte Fläche aufweist, und zumindest eine Dekorschicht, welche an der dem Benutzer abgewandten Fläche auf dem Trägermaterial angebracht ist. Erfindungsgemäß ist die Dekorschicht als eine Heißprägefolie ausgeführt und ist mittels eines Heißprägeverfahrens auf das Trägermaterial aufgebracht. Unter einem Heißprägeverfahren soll insbesondere ein Herstellungsverfahren verstanden werden, bei dem ein zwischen Folie und Trägermaterial befindlicher Haftvermittler durch Hitzeeinwirkung aufgeschmolzen wird und die beiden Element miteinander im Wesentlichen unlösbar verbindet. Unter einer Frontblende soll insbesondere die Frontblende eines Backofens verstanden werden, die den oberen Bereich über der Garraumtür bildet, und Bedienelemente sowie Anzeigenelemente aufnimmt. Unter einem im Wesentlichen transparenten Trägermittel soll insbesondere ein flächenartiges Element aus Glas oder Kunststoff (Polycarbonate (PC) oder Polymethylmethacrylat (PMMA)) verstanden werden, welches dazu dient, die Front einer Frontblende zu bilden und am Gargerät befestigt weitere Elemente der Frontblende zu haltern und zu behausen. Solch ein Trägermittel ist im Wesentlichen transparent ausgebildet. Dabei kann das aus klarem Material gebildete Trägermittel durch Materialeinschlüsse, Einmischungen oder Eintrübungen sowie durch Oberflächenbearbeitung, wie z. B. Laser, eine Teiltransparenz erfahren, um z. B. Designs oder Logos darzustellen. Unter einer Dekorschicht soll insbesondere das Erscheinungsbild verstanden werden, dass sich dem Benutzer des Backofens ergibt, wenn er durch die im Wesentlichen transparente Schicht des Trägermittels blickt. Beispielhafterweise kann solch ein Dekor von einer Edelstahloberfläche, einer Holzfläche oder einem beliebigen Farbdesign gebildet werden. Durch die Verwendung einer Heißprägefolie als erste Dekorschicht wird dem Benutzer, am Beispiel einer Heißprägefolie in Edelstahloptik, der Eindruck einer hochwertigen und dicken Edelstahlplatte vermittelt, obwohl es sich um eine lediglich dünne und somit kostengünstige Heißprägefolie auf dem transparenten Trägermaterial handelt. Die transpatente Dicke des Trägermaterials sorgt dabei für den Tiefeneffekt. Zudem ist solch eine Folie vor Umwelteinflüssen, wie z. B. Fingerabdrücken, mittels des transparenten Trägermittels geschützt. A front panel according to the invention for a domestic appliance, in particular for a cooking appliance in a baking oven configuration, comprises a substantially transparent carrier means which has a surface assigned to the user and a surface facing away from the user, and at least one decorative layer which faces away from the user the carrier material is attached. According to the invention, the decorative layer is designed as a hot stamping film and is applied to the substrate by means of a hot stamping process. A hot embossing process is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a production process in which an adhesion promoter located between the film and the carrier material is melted by the action of heat and connects the two elements with each other essentially inseparably. A front panel should in particular be understood to mean the front panel of a baking oven, which forms the upper area above the cooking chamber door, and receives control elements and display elements. In particular, a sheet-like element made of glass or plastic (polycarbonates (PC) or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)) is intended to mean a substantially transparent carrier. be understood, which serves to form the front of a front panel and attached to the cooking appliance to support and house more elements of the front panel. Such a carrier means is substantially transparent. In this case, the carrier material formed from clear material by material inclusions, interferences or clouding and by surface treatment such. As laser, experience a partial transparency to z. B. Designs or logos represent. A decorative layer should in particular be understood to mean the appearance that results for the user of the oven when he is looking through the substantially transparent layer of the carrier. By way of example, such a décor may be formed from a stainless steel surface, a wood surface or any color design. By using a hot stamping foil as a first decorative layer, the user, on the example of a hot stamping foil in stainless steel look, gives the impression of a high quality and thick stainless steel plate, although it is a thin and therefore inexpensive hot stamping foil on the transparent carrier material. The transpatente thickness of the substrate ensures the depth effect. In addition, such a film from environmental influences, such. As fingerprints, protected by the transparent support means.
Vorzugsweise weist das Trägermittel zumindest abschnittsweise auf der dem Benutzer zugewandten Oberfläche eine kratzfeste Oberfläche auf. Die Kratzfestigkeit des Trägermaterials kann mit einer separat erzeugten Beschichtung sowohl großflächig für Plattenware als auch im Einzelteil bei Spritzlingen erfolgen. Des Weiteren kann die Kratzfestigkeit durch Verwendung der entsprechenden abriebfesten und/oder kratzresistenten PMMA-Formmasse dargestellt werden. Somit schützt das Trägermittel nicht nur die dahinter angeordnete Dekorschicht, sondern ist auch selbst kratzfest ausgebildet. Solch eine Oberfläche des Trägermittels ermöglicht eine besonders gute Gebrauchstauglichkeit der Frontblende, da sie besonders beständig gegenüber Umwelteinflüssen, wie z. B. Stößen, aber auch Fingernägeln des Benutzers, ist. Vorzugsweise weist die dem Benutzer abgewandte Fläche des Trägermaterials zumindest eine zweite Dekorschicht auf. Solch eine zweite Dekorschicht kann opak ausgebildet sein. Unter opak soll insbesondere das Gegenteil von Transparenz verstanden werden, wobei die Opazität von trüb bzw. verschwommen bis hin zu undurchsichtig, vorzugsweise Schwarz weist. Da besonders dünne Dekorschichten eine gewisse Transparenz aufweisen, hat es sich als besonders hilfreich erwiesen, wenn die erste Dekorschicht von der zweiten Dekorschicht blickdicht abgedeckt wird. Dadurch wird der Kontrast der ersten Dekorschicht verstärkt. Dazu ist die erste Dekorschicht zumindest teilweise zwischen dem Trägermittel und der zweiten Dekorschicht angeordnet. The support means preferably has a scratch-resistant surface at least in sections on the surface facing the user. The scratch resistance of the carrier material can be carried out with a separately produced coating, both over a large area for plate goods as well as in the individual part for injection molded parts. Furthermore, the scratch resistance can be represented by using the corresponding abrasion-resistant and / or scratch-resistant PMMA molding compound. Thus, the support means not only protects the decorative layer arranged behind it, but is also scratch-resistant itself. Such a surface of the carrier allows a particularly good usability of the front panel, as they are particularly resistant to environmental influences, such. B. bumps, but also fingernails of the user is. The surface of the carrier material facing away from the user preferably has at least one second decorative layer. Such a second decorative layer may be opaque. The term "opaque" should be understood to mean, in particular, the opposite of transparency, the opacity being from hazy or blurry to opaque, preferably black. Because especially thin decorative layers have a certain transparency have, it has proved to be particularly helpful if the first decorative layer is covered opaque by the second decorative layer. This enhances the contrast of the first decorative layer. For this purpose, the first decorative layer is at least partially disposed between the carrier means and the second decorative layer.
Gemäß einer Variante weist das Trägermittel einen ersten Teilbereich und einen zweiten Teilbereich auf. Teilbereiche beschreiben unterschiedliche Abschnitte des Trägermittels, die zur Ausbildung eines Designs unterschiedlich gestaltet sind. Die Teilbereiche sind vorzugsweise horizontal zueinander angeordnet, so dass die entstehende Trennlinie zwischen den beiden Teilbereichen, in Einbaulage gesehen, horizontal verläuft. According to a variant, the carrier means has a first partial area and a second partial area. Portions describe different portions of the carrier that are designed differently to form a design. The subregions are preferably arranged horizontally with respect to one another, so that the resulting parting line between the two subregions, viewed in the installed position, runs horizontally.
Vorzugsweise weist der erste Teilbereich die erste Dekorschicht und der zweite Teilbereich die zweite Dekorschicht auf. In senkrechter Einbaulage des Trägermittels entsteht so eine Frontblende, die im unteren angeordneten ersten Teilbereich die Dekorschicht, vorzugsweise aus Edelstahlfolie, trägt. Oberhalb dieser ersten Dekorschicht befindet sich im zweiten Teilbereich die zweite Dekorschicht, vorzugsweise aus schwarzem Lack, Folie oder einer gedruckten Fläche. The first partial region preferably has the first decorative layer and the second partial region has the second decorative layer. In the vertical installation position of the support means, a front panel is thus produced which carries the decorative layer, preferably of stainless steel foil, in the lower, arranged first partial area. Above this first decorative layer, the second decorative layer is located in the second partial region, preferably of black lacquer, foil or a printed surface.
Vorzugsweise stoßen die Dekorschichten stupf aneinander, sodass sich für den Benutzer keine Lichtspalten zwischen den Dekorschichten ergeben. Dabei können die erste und die zweite Dekorschicht unterschiedliche Materialdicken aufweisen. Preferably, the decorative layers abut each other stupf, so that there are no light gaps between the decorative layers for the user. In this case, the first and the second decorative layer may have different material thicknesses.
Vorzugsweise erstreckt sich die zweite Dekorschicht des zweiten Teilbereichs zumindest Abschnittsweise über die erste Dekorschicht des ersten Teilbereichs. Eine solche Frontblende weist im unteren ersten Teilbereich die erste Dekorschicht auf. Die zweite Dekorschicht erstreckt sich über den zweiten Teilbereich in der Art hinaus, dass zumindest Abschnitte der ersten Dekorschicht von der zweiten Dekorschicht überdeckt sind. Durch diese Überdeckung deckt die zweite Dekorschicht die erste Dekorschicht ab und erzeugt eine Kontrastfläche bzw. unterdrück bei einer teiltransparenten ersten Dekorschicht die Durchsicht durch die Frontblende. Eine solche Anordnung vermeidet zudem einen Lichtspalt zwischen den beiden Dekorflächen. Preferably, the second decorative layer of the second partial region extends at least in sections over the first decorative layer of the first partial region. Such a front panel has in the lower first portion of the first decorative layer. The second decorative layer extends beyond the second partial area in such a way that at least portions of the first decorative layer are covered by the second decorative layer. As a result of this covering, the second decorative layer covers the first decorative layer and produces a contrast surface or, in the case of a partially transparent first decorative layer, suppresses the view through the front panel. Such an arrangement also avoids a light gap between the two decorative surfaces.
Eine Weiterbildung dieser Frontblende weist eine Aussparung in der zweiten Dekorschicht auf, hinter der angebrachte Leuchtmittel derart Licht emittieren, dass durch die Aussparung und die erste Dekorschicht dem Benutzer Informationen, vorzugsweise Logos oder Betriebszustände, angezeigt werden können. A development of this front panel has a recess in the second decorative layer, behind the mounted bulbs emit light such that through the Recess and the first decorative layer to the user information, preferably logos or operating conditions, can be displayed.
Vorzugsweise ist im Bereich der Aussparung der zweiten Dekorschicht eine erste Dekorschicht angeordnet wodurch die Bedruckungen und/oder Anzeigeelemente durch die Aussparung und durch die erste Dekorschicht auf der dem Benutzer zugewandten Seite des Trägermittels sichtbar sind. Preferably, in the region of the recess of the second decorative layer, a first decorative layer is arranged, whereby the imprints and / or display elements are visible through the recess and through the first decorative layer on the user-facing side of the carrier.
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform weist die erste Dekorschicht eine Aussparung auf, in der die zweite Dekorschicht ausgebildet ist. Unter einer Aussparung soll insbesondere eine im Wesentlichen rechteckige oder runde Ausnehmung der ersten Dekorschicht verstanden werden. Durch diese Aussparung wird der Blick auf die zweite Dekorschicht freigeben. Vorteilhafterweise weist die erste Dekorschicht eine vorzugsweise rahmenartige Aussparung auf. Unter rahmenartig soll insbesondere ein im Wesentlichen rechteckiges oder rundes Gebilde verstanden werden, dessen Strichstärke relativ dünn im Verhältnis zur Fläche ist. Solch eine rahmenartige Aussparung ist besonders vorteilhaft bei Frontblenden mit Touch-Bedienfunktion, da in diesem Bereich die Dekorschicht, in Ausgestaltung einer metallischen Folie, als Bedienelement dient und die notwendige galvanische Trennung durch einen umlaufenden schmalen Rahmen erfolgt. Solch eine rahmenartige Aussparung der Dekorschicht erfolgt insbesondere durch Bearbeitung mittels Laser oder einer entsprechend vorgestanzten Folie. Vorzugsweise weist die Anzeigenvorrichtung zumindest eine Durchgangsöffnung zur Aufnahme mechanischer Bedienelemente auf. Unter einem Bedienelement sollen insbesondere Drehwähler, wie z. B. Knebel, verstanden werden, die zur Funktions- oder Werteverstellung dienen. Eine besonders optisch ansprechende Frontblende entsteht, wenn die erste und/oder die zweite Dekorschicht korrespondierende Aussparungen aufweist. Bei optischen Varianten, bei denen sich die Dekorschichten flächenbündig aneinander reihen, ist die Positionierung der Durchgangsöffnung vorzugsweise so ausgebildet, dass sich der Mittelpunkt auf der Trennlinie zwischen den beiden Dekorschichten befindet. Vorzugsweise ist die erste Dekorschicht derart transparent, dass auf der dem Benutzer abgewandten Seite angebrachte Leucht- und/oder Anzeigenelemente im eingeschalteten Zustand auf der dem Benutzer zugewandten Seite des Trägerelements sichtbar werden. Heißgeprägte Folien haben die Eigenschaft, dass sie gegen Licht nicht absolut opak sind. Diese Eigenschaft wird genutzt, indem ein meist ohnehin verwendeter schwarzer Sperrdruck, Lack oder Folie partiell ausgespart und rückseitig beleuchtet wird. Die partielle Aussparung kann z. B. eine im Schalterfrontbereich übliche Graphikbedruckung von Funktionssymbolen sein. Alternativ kann auch ein Display direkt hinter der heißgeprägten Designdekorschicht positioniert werden. Die Blendenoberfläche zeigt im passiven Zustand eine gleichmäßige Optik ohne störende Fenster (z. B. für Display) oder zusätzliche Graphiken in Form von Zahlen und Symbolen. Beim Einschalten des Geräts erscheinen durch Aktivieren einer rückseitigen Beleuchtung oder eines Displays die für die Gerätebenutzung wichtigen Informationen. Durch diese Ausgestaltung entsteht der Effekt, dass die Anzeige im ausgeschalteten Zustand verdeckt ist, und das Erscheinungsbild des Haushaltsgerätes eine durchgehende Fläche darstellt. According to a further embodiment, the first decorative layer has a recess in which the second decorative layer is formed. In particular, a recess is to be understood as meaning a substantially rectangular or round recess of the first decorative layer. Through this recess, the view of the second decorative layer is released. Advantageously, the first decorative layer has a preferably frame-like recess. The term "frame-like" is intended in particular to mean a substantially rectangular or round structure whose line width is relatively thin in relation to the surface. Such a frame-like recess is particularly advantageous in front panels with touch control function, since in this area the decorative layer, in the form of a metallic foil, serves as a control element and the necessary galvanic separation is effected by a circumferential narrow frame. Such a frame-like recess of the decorative layer takes place in particular by processing by means of laser or a corresponding pre-cut film. The display device preferably has at least one passage opening for receiving mechanical operating elements. Under a control should in particular rotary voters, such. As gag, be understood, which serve to function or value adjustment. A particularly visually appealing front panel is created when the first and / or the second decorative layer has corresponding recesses. In optical variants in which the decorative layers are aligned flush with each other, the positioning of the passage opening is preferably formed so that the center is located on the dividing line between the two decorative layers. The first decorative layer is preferably transparent in such a way that illuminated and / or display elements mounted on the side facing away from the user become visible in the switched-on state on the side of the carrier element facing the user. Hot-stamped films have the property that they are not absolutely opaque to light. This property is used by a usually already used black barrier printing, paint or foil partially recessed and back lit. The partial recess can z. B. be a common in the front panel graphics printing of function symbols. Alternatively, a display can be positioned directly behind the hot embossed design decor layer. In the passive state, the aperture surface shows a uniform appearance without disturbing windows (eg for display) or additional graphics in the form of numbers and symbols. When the unit is turned on, activating a backlight or display will reveal information relevant to the use of the device. By this configuration, the effect arises that the display is hidden in the off state, and the appearance of the household appliance is a continuous surface.
Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Ansprüchen, den Figuren und der Figurenbeschreibung. Die vorstehend in der Beschreibung genannten Merkmale und Merkmalskombinationen sowie die nachfolgend in der Figurenbeschreibung genannten und/oder in den Figuren alleine gezeigten Merkmale und Merkmalskombinationen sind nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinaten oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar, ohne den Rahmen der Erfindung zu verlassen. Es sind somit auch Ausführungen von der Erfindung als umfasst und offenbart anzusehen, die in den Figuren nicht explizit gezeigt und erläutert sind. Jedoch durch separierte Merkmalskombinationen aus den erläuterten Ausführungen hervorgehen und erzeugbar sind. Further features of the invention will become apparent from the claims, the figures and the description of the figures. The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or in the figures alone can be used not only in the respectively indicated combination but also in other combinations or in isolation, without the scope of To leave invention. There are thus also embodiments of the invention as encompassed and disclosed, which are not explicitly shown and explained in the figures. However, they emerge and can be generated by separated combinations of features from the explained embodiments.
Weitere Vorteile und Einzelheiten der Erfindung werden anhand der in den schematischen Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Dabei zeigt: Further advantages and details of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the schematic figures. Showing:
Fig. 1 eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Haushaltsgeräts; Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a household appliance according to the invention;
Fig. 2 eine Darstellung einer Frontblende im Querschnitt; Fig. 3 eine Darstellung einer Frontblende in der Vorderansicht; FIG. 2 shows an illustration of a front panel in cross section; FIG. 3 is an illustration of a front panel in front view;
Fig. 4 eine Darstellung einer Frontblende im Querschnitt nach einem ersten Fig. 4 is an illustration of a front panel in cross section after a first
Ausführungsbeispiel;  Embodiment;
Fig. 5 eine Darstellung einer Frontblende im Querschnitt nach einem zweiten Fig. 5 is an illustration of a front panel in cross-section after a second
Ausführungsbeispiel; Fig. 6 eine Darstellung einer Frontblende im Querschnitt nach einem dritten  Embodiment; Fig. 6 is an illustration of a front panel in cross-section after a third
Ausführungsbeispiel; und  Embodiment; and
Fig. 7 eine Darstellung einer Frontblende in einer Vorderansicht nach einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel. Fig. 7 is an illustration of a front panel in a front view according to another embodiment.
In den Figuren werden gleiche oder funktionsgleiche Elemente mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen. In the figures, identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals.
In Fig. 1 ist in einer perspektivischen Darstellung ein Gargerät 1 zum Zubereiten von Lebensmitteln gezeigt, welches im Ausführungsbeispiel ein Backofen ist. Anlog zu diesem Ausführungsbeispiel kann die Erfindung in jeder Art von Haushaltsgerät, z. B. einem Kühlschrank, einer Waschmaschine, einer Geschirrspülmaschine, etc., zum Einsatz kommen. Das Gargerät 1 umfasst einen Garraum 2, der durch die Seitenwände 3 des Backrohrs begrenzt ist. Frontseitig weist der Garraum 2 eine Beschickungsöffnung auf, welche durch eine Türe 4 verschließbar ist. An den Seitenwänden 3 befindet sich je eine Gargutträgeraufnahme 5, die geeignet ist, Gargutträger 6, wie z. B. Roste oder Backbleche aufzunehmen. Die Gerätefront des Gargeräts 1 bildet im Wesentlichen die geschlossene Türe 4 und im Regelfall eine oberhalb der Türe 4 angeordnete Frontblende 7. Die Frontblende 7 dient dem Benutzer des Gargeräts 1 als Bedien- und Anzeigeelement. Dabei kann der Benutzer über die Elemente 8 Systemparameter wie z. B. Heizart und Temperatur angeben und erhält über Anzeigenelemente 9 derartige Systemparameter zurückgemeldet. Fig. 2 zeigt den Querschnitt einer Frontblende 7. Die Frontblende 7 wird gebildet von einem Trägermittel 10, das eine dem Benutzer zugewandte Fläche 1 1 und eine dem Benutzer abgewandte Fläche 12 aufweist. Eine erste Dekorschicht 13 ist auf der dem Benutzer abgeordnete Fläche 12 des Trägermittels 10 angebracht. Erfindungsgemäß ist die erste Dekorschicht von einer Heißprägefolie gebildet. Gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel aus Fig. 2 befindet sich auf der dem Benutzer zugewandten Fläche 1 1 des Trägermittels 10 nach der ersten Dekorschicht 13 eine zweite Dekorschicht 14. Die zweite Dekorschicht 14 ist aus einem opaken, blickdichten Material, und verhindert so, dass die Blicke des Benutzers durch das transparente Trägermittel 10 und die teilweise transparente erste Dekorschicht 13 dringen. Dadurch werden die sich hinter der Frontblende 7 befindlichen Aufbauten des Gargeräts 1 , wie z. B. elektronische Komponenten, verdeckt. Um die Frontblende 7 vor haushaltsüblichen Kratzern zu schützen, weist das Trägermittel 7 an seiner dem Benutzer zugewandten Fläche 1 1 des Trägermittels 10 eine kratzfeste Oberfläche 15 auf. In Fig. 1 a cooking appliance 1 for preparing food is shown in a perspective view, which is an oven in the embodiment. Analogous to this embodiment, the invention in any type of household appliance, for. As a refrigerator, a washing machine, a dishwasher, etc., are used. The cooking appliance 1 comprises a cooking chamber 2, which is bounded by the side walls 3 of the oven. At the front, the cooking chamber 2 has a charging opening, which can be closed by a door 4. On the side walls 3 is ever a Gargutträgeraufnahme 5, which is suitable, Gargutträger 6, such. B. grids or baking trays. The front of the appliance 1 essentially forms the closed door 4 and, as a rule, a front panel 7 arranged above the door 4. The front panel 7 serves the user of the cooking appliance 1 as an operating and display element. In this case, the user can use the elements 8 system parameters such. B. indicate type of heating and temperature and receives 9 reported via display elements such system parameters. 2 shows the cross-section of a front panel 7. The front panel 7 is formed by a support means 10, which has a user-facing surface 1 1 and a surface 12 facing away from the user. A first decorative layer 13 is mounted on the user-facing surface 12 of the carrier 10. According to the invention, the first decorative layer is formed by a hot stamping foil. According to the exemplary embodiment from FIG. 2, a second decorative layer 14 is located on the surface 1 1 of the carrier 10 facing the user after the first decorative layer 13. The second decorative layer 14 is made of an opaque, opaque material, thus preventing the glances of the User penetrate through the transparent support means 10 and the partially transparent first decorative layer 13. As a result, located behind the front panel 7 structures of the cooking appliance 1, such. As electronic components, covered. To protect the front panel 7 against household scratches, the support means 7 on its surface facing the user 1 1 of the carrier 10 has a scratch-resistant surface 15.
Fig. 3 zeigt die Vorderansicht einer Frontblende 7 nach einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Frontblende 7 in einen ersten Abschnitt 16 und einen zweiten Abschnitt 17 aufgeteilt. Dabei ist der erste Abschnitt 16 horizontal zum zweiten Abschnitt 17 geteilt. Der erste Abschnitt 16 wird dabei von der ersten Dekorschicht 13 gebildet. Der zweite Abschnitt 17 wird von der zweiten Dekorschicht 14 gebildet, wobei in diesem Abschnitt die erste Dekorschicht 13 ausgespart ist, so dass die sich hinter der ersten Dekorschicht 13 angeordnete zweite Dekorschicht 14 dem Benutzer darstellt. Die Frontblende 7 zeigt zudem Durchgangsöffnungen 18, welche zur Aufnahme mechanischer Bedienelemente 8 dienen. Der Durchmesser dieser Durchgangsöffnung 18 wird so gewählt, dass darin korrespondierend aufgenommene Bedienelemente 8 unter Berücksichtigung von Toleranzen und beabsichtigtem Spiel optisch ansprechend aussehen. Als Bedienelemente 8 kommen feststehende sowie versenkbare Knebel in Betracht. In einer weiteren nicht dargestellten Ausführungsform werden die Durchgangsöffnungen 18 mit einem Facettenring ausgestattet. Vorzugsweise befindet sich das Zentrum der Durchgangsöffnung 18 auf der Trennlinie zwischen dem ersten Abschnitt 16 und dem zweiten Abschnitt 17. Figur 4 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer Frontblende aus Figur 3 im Querschnitt und zeigt die Ausgestaltung nach einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel. Hierbei weist das Trägermittel 10 einen ersten und einen zweiten Teilbereich auf, um dem Betrachter auf der benutzerzugewandten Seite ein besonders ansprechendes Design darstellen zu können. Der erste Teilbereich 16 ist im unteren Bereich des in seiner Einbaulage senkrecht stehenden Trägermittels 10 angeordnet. Der zweite Teilbereich 17 befindet sich in dieser Einbaulage oberhalb des ersten Teilbereichs 16 und somit im oberen Bereich des Trägermittels 10. Im ersten Teilabschnitt 16 ist die erste Dekorschicht 13 ausgebildet. Im zweiten Teilabschnitt 17 ist die zweite Dekorschicht 14 ausgebildet. Die sich so ergebende Trennline zwischen der ersten Dekorschicht 13 und der zweiten Dekorschicht 14 verläuft in der Vorderansicht des Haushaltsgeräts horizontal. Fig. 3 shows the front view of a front panel 7 according to a further embodiment. In this embodiment, the front panel 7 is divided into a first portion 16 and a second portion 17. In this case, the first portion 16 is divided horizontally to the second portion 17. The first section 16 is formed by the first decorative layer 13. The second section 17 is formed by the second decorative layer 14, the first decorative layer 13 being recessed in this section, so that the second decorative layer 14 arranged behind the first decorative layer 13 represents the user. The front panel 7 also shows passage openings 18, which serve to receive mechanical controls 8. The diameter of this passage opening 18 is selected so that correspondingly recorded controls 8 look visually appealing, taking into account tolerances and intended game. As controls 8 are fixed and retractable gag into consideration. In a further embodiment, not shown, the passage openings 18 are equipped with a facet ring. Preferably, the center of the through-hole 18 is located on the dividing line between the first section 16 and the second section 17. Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of a front panel of Figure 3 in cross section and shows the embodiment according to a first embodiment. In this case, the carrier 10 has a first and a second sub-area in order to be able to present the viewer on the user-facing side a particularly appealing design. The first partial region 16 is arranged in the lower region of the support means 10 which is perpendicular in its installed position. The second portion 17 is located in this mounting position above the first portion 16 and thus in the upper region of the support means 10. In the first section 16, the first decorative layer 13 is formed. In the second section 17, the second decorative layer 14 is formed. The resulting separation line between the first decorative layer 13 and the second decorative layer 14 extends horizontally in the front view of the household appliance.
Figur 5 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer Frontblende aus Figur 3 im Querschnitt und zeigt die Ausgestaltung nach einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel. Bei dieser Weiterbildung des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels überdeckt die zweite Dekorschicht 14 den zweiten Teilbereich 17 und zusätzlich den ersten Teilbereich 16. Solch eine Anordnung überdeckt zugleich die erste Dekorschicht 13 und dient als blickdichter Überzug. Bei teiltransparenten Dekorschichten 13 verhindert dieser Aufbau, dass störende Elemente hinter der Frontblende für den Benutzer sichtbar werden. Zudem ermöglicht solch eine Überdeckung, dass zwischen den beiden Dekorschichten sogenannte Lichtspalte entstehen. Die Überdeckung der ersten Dekorschicht 13 durch die zweite Dekorschicht 14 kann über den gesamten ersten Teilabschnitt 16 oder auch nur in dessen Teilbereichen erfolgen. Figur 6 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer Frontblende aus Figur 3 im Querschnitt und zeigt die Ausgestaltung nach einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel. Bei dieser Weiterbildung des ersten und zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels weist die Frontblende 7 zur Anzeige von Betriebszuständen in Form von Symbolen 20, wie z.B. An/Aus, Heizart, Temperatur, Vorheizen, usw., eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung auf. Diese Beleuchtungseinrichtung besteht insbesondere aus einer Aussparung 22 in der zweiten Dekorschicht 14 und einem zu dieser Aussparung 22 korrespondierend angeordneten Leuchtelement 21 . Das von diesem Leuchtelement 21 emittierte Licht ist durch die Aussparung 22 auf der dem Benutzer zugewandten Fläche 1 1 des Trägermittels 10 zu sehen. Dabei bildet die Aussparung 22 in der zweiten Dekorschicht 14 eine Art Matrize bzw. optischer Blende, welche passend zum darzustellenden Symbol 20 ausgespart ist. Gemäß der dargestellten Figur 6 befindet sich die Beleuchtungseinrichtung im ersten Teilbereich 16, sodass die zwischen Trägermittel 10 und zweiter Dekorschicht 14 befindliche erste teiltransparente Dekorschicht 13 als Art Projektionsfläche dient, an der das emittierte Licht sichtbar wird. Die sich zwischen Trägermittel 10 und zweiter Dekorschicht 14 befindliche erste teiltransparente Dekorschicht 13 verhindert zudem, dass der Benutzer durch die Aussparung 22 auf Elektronikkomponenten sieht. In einer nicht dargestellten Ausführungsform kann sich die Beleuchtungseinrichtung im zweiten Teilbereich 17 befinden. Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of a front panel of Figure 3 in cross section and shows the embodiment according to a second embodiment. In this development of the first exemplary embodiment, the second decorative layer 14 covers the second partial region 17 and additionally the first partial region 16. Such an arrangement simultaneously covers the first decorative layer 13 and serves as a opaque coating. For partially transparent decorative layers 13, this construction prevents disturbing elements from becoming visible to the user behind the front panel. In addition, such an overlap allows so-called light gaps to form between the two decorative layers. The covering of the first decorative layer 13 by the second decorative layer 14 can take place over the entire first partial section 16 or only in its partial areas. Figure 6 shows a schematic representation of a front panel of Figure 3 in cross section and shows the embodiment according to a third embodiment. In this development of the first and second embodiments, the front panel 7 for displaying operating conditions in the form of symbols 20, such as on / off, type of heating, temperature, preheating, etc., a lighting device. This illumination device consists in particular of a recess 22 in the second decorative layer 14 and a luminous element 21 arranged correspondingly to this recess 22. The light emitted by this luminous element 21 can be seen through the recess 22 on the surface 1 1 of the carrier 10 facing the user. The recess 22 in the second decorative layer 14 forms a kind of template or optical aperture, which is recessed to match the symbol to be displayed 20. According to the illustrated Figure 6, the illumination device is in the first portion 16, so that the first partially transparent decorative layer 13 located between the carrier 10 and second decorative layer 14 serves as a kind of projection surface on which the emitted light is visible. The first partially transparent decorative layer 13 located between the carrier 10 and the second decorative layer 14 also prevents the user from seeing through the recess 22 on electronic components. In one embodiment, not shown, the illumination device may be located in the second subregion 17.
Figur 7 zeigt in einer Vorderansicht eine Variante der erfindungsgemäßen Frontblende 7. Diese Frontblende 7 zeigt eine erste Dekorschicht 13, die vollflächig auf dem Trägermittel 10 aufgebracht ist und eine Aussparung aufweist, durch die die zweite Dekorschicht 14 zu sehen ist. Gemäß einer Variante weist die zweite Dekorschicht 14 eine zur Aussparung der ersten Dekorschicht 13 korrespondierend angeordnete Aussparung auf, durch die ein dahinterliegendes Anzeigeelement 9 in Form eines Displays zu sehen ist. Das Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 7 zeigt eine Frontblende 7 deren Bedienelemente 8 mittels kapazitiver Sensorik, sog. Touchcontrol bedienbar sind. Diese benötigen eine rahmenartige Aussparung 19 der ersten Dekorschicht 13 in Ausbildung einer metallischen Heißprägefolie. Aufgrund der notwendigen galvanischen Trennung im Bereich der rahmenartigen Aussparung 19 in der ersten Dekorschicht 13 kommt die zweite Dekorschicht 14 zum Vorschein. FIG. 7 shows a front view of a variant of the front panel 7 according to the invention. This front panel 7 shows a first decorative layer 13, which is applied over the full area to the carrier 10 and has a recess through which the second decorative layer 14 can be seen. According to a variant, the second decorative layer 14 has a recess corresponding to the recess of the first decorative layer 13, through which an underlying display element 9 in the form of a display can be seen. The embodiment of FIG. 7 shows a front panel 7 whose controls 8 by means of capacitive sensors, so-called. Touch control can be operated. These require a frame-like recess 19 of the first decorative layer 13 in the formation of a metallic hot stamping foil. Due to the necessary galvanic separation in the region of the frame-like recess 19 in the first decorative layer 13, the second decorative layer 14 comes to light.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung dieser Variante ist auf der Frontblende 7 ein Symbol 20 zu sehen, sobald ein auf der dem Benutzer abgewandten Fläche 12 des Trägerelements 10 ein Leuchtelement 21 Licht emittiert, welches durch Aussparungen 22 der opaken zweiten Dekorschicht 14 durch die teiltransparente erste Dekorschicht 13 dringt. Solch ein Aufbau hat den Vorteil, dass die Leuchtelemente 21 sowie die symbolhaften Aussparungen der zweiten Dekorschicht 14 im ausgeschalten Zustand des Leuchtelements 21 für den Benutzer nicht sichtbar sind, da sie durch die nur teiltransparente erste Dekorschicht 13 verdeckt werden. Solch ein Symbol 20 kann zudem mit einer rahmenartigen Aussparung 19 und sowie einem touchbasierenden Bedienelement 8 versehen werden. Ein derartiger Aufbau ermöglicht ein „cleanes Design", welches keinerlei Bedien- oder Anzeigeelemente im ausgeschalten Zustand zeigt. Diese werden erst im aktiven Zustand des Gargeräts ersichtlich. In a further embodiment of this variant, a symbol 20 can be seen on the front panel 7 as soon as a surface 12 of the carrier element 10 facing away from the user emits a luminous element 21 which passes through recesses 22 of the opaque second decorative layer 14 through the partially transparent first decorative layer 13 penetrates. Such a structure has the advantage that the luminous elements 21 and the symbolic recesses of the second decorative layer 14 are not visible to the user when the luminous element 21 is switched off, since they are hidden by the only partially transparent first decorative layer 13. Such a symbol 20 can also be provided with a frame-like recess 19 and a touch-based control element 8. Such a structure allows a "clean Design ", which does not show any operating or display elements when switched off, which only become visible in the active state of the cooking appliance.
Für den Fachmann ist erkennbar, dass die Erfindung nicht auf das dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt ist, sondern dass eine Vielzahl von Varianten und Abwandlungen ebenfalls davon umfasst sind. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, but that a variety of variations and modifications are also included.
BEZUGSZEICHENLISTE LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
1 Gargerät 1 cooking appliance
2 Garraum  2 cooking space
3 Seitenwand  3 side wall
4 Türe  4 doors
5 Gargutträgeraufnahme  5 food carrier holder
6 Gargutträger  6 food support
7 Frontblende  7 front panel
8 Bedienelement  8 control element
9 Anzeigeelement  9 indicator
10 Trägermittel  10 carriers
1 1 dem Benutzer zugewandte Fläche des Trägermittels 1 1 the user-facing surface of the support means
12 dem Benutzer abgewandte Fläche des Trägermittels12 facing away from the user surface of the support means
13 erste Dekorschicht 13 first decorative layer
14 zweite Dekorschicht  14 second decorative layer
15 kratzfeste Oberfläche  15 scratch-resistant surface
16 erster Teilbereich  16 first subarea
17 zweiter Teilbereich  17 second subarea
18 Durchgangsöffnung  18 passage opening
19 rahmenartige Aussparung  19 frame-like recess
20 Symbol  20 icon
21 Leuchtelement  21 light element
22 Aussparung  22 recess

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Frontblende (7) für ein Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere für einen Backofen, umfassend ein im Wesentlichen transparentes Trägermittel (10), das eine dem Benutzer zugewandte Fläche (1 1 ) und eine dem Benutzer abgewandte Fläche (12) aufweist, und zumindest eine Dekorschicht (13), welche an der dem Benutzer abgewandten Fläche (12) auf dem Trägermittel (10) angebracht ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dekorschicht (13) mittels eines Heißprägeverfahrens aufgebracht ist. A front panel (7) for a household appliance, in particular for a baking oven, comprising a substantially transparent carrier means (10) which has a surface (1 1) facing the user and a surface (12) facing away from the user, and at least one decorative layer (13 ), which on the surface facing away from the user (12) on the support means (10) is mounted, characterized in that the decorative layer (13) is applied by means of a hot stamping process.
Frontblende (7) nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dekorschicht (13) eine Heißprägefolie ist. Front panel (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that the decorative layer (13) is a hot stamping foil.
Frontblende (7) nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Trägermittel (10) zumindest abschnittsweise auf der dem Benutzer zugewandten Fläche (1 1 ) eine kratzfeste Beschichtung (15) aufweist. Front panel (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier means (10) at least in sections on the surface facing the user (1 1) has a scratch-resistant coating (15).
Frontblende (7) nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die dem Benutzer abgewandte Fläche (12) des Trägermittels (10) zumindest abschnittsweise eine zweite Dekorschicht (14) aufweist, welche vorzugsweise opak ausgebildet ist. Front panel (7) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface facing away from the user (12) of the support means (10) at least in sections, a second decorative layer (14), which is preferably opaque.
Frontblende (7) nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Trägermittel (10) einen ersten Teilbereich (16) und einen zweiten Teilbereich (17) aufweist, wobei diese vorzugsweise durch eine horizontale Trennlinie voneinander getrennt sind. Front panel (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier means (10) has a first portion (16) and a second portion (17), which are preferably separated by a horizontal dividing line.
Frontblende (7) nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der erste Teilbereich (16) die erste Dekorschicht (13) und der zweite Teilbereich (17) die zweite Dekorschicht (14) aufweist. Front panel (7) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first partial area (16) has the first decorative layer (13) and the second partial area (17) has the second decorative layer (14).
Frontblende (7) nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dekorschichten (13, 14) der Teilbereiche (16, 17) stupf aneinander stoßen. Front panel (7) according to claim 6, characterized in that the decorative layers (13, 14) of the partial areas (16, 17) stub each other.
8. Frontblende (7) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich die zweite Dekorschicht (14) (17) zumindest abschnittsweise über die erste Dekorschicht (13) des ersten Teilbereichs (16) erstreckt. 9. Frontblende (7) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zweite Dekorschicht (14) eine Aussparung (22) aufweist, derart, dass durch die Aussparung (22) Bedruckungen und/oder Anzeigeelemente sichtbar sind. 8. front panel (7) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the second decorative layer (14) (17) extends at least in sections over the first decorative layer (13) of the first portion (16). 9. front panel (7) according to one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that the second decorative layer (14) has a recess (22), such that by the recess (22) imprints and / or display elements are visible.
10. Frontblende (7) nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Bereich der Aussparung (22) der zweiten Dekorschicht (14) eine erste Dekorschicht (13) angeordnet ist und die Bedruckungen und/oder Anzeigeelemente durch die Aussparung (22) und durch die erste Dekorschicht (13) sichtbar sind. 10. front panel (7) according to claim 9, characterized in that in the region of the recess (22) of the second decorative layer (14) a first decorative layer (13) is arranged and the imprints and / or display elements through the recess (22) and through the first decorative layer (13) are visible.
1 1. Frontblende (7) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Dekorschicht (13) eine Aussparung aufweist, in der die zweite1 1. Front panel (7) according to one of claims 4 to 10, characterized in that the first decorative layer (13) has a recess in which the second
Dekorschicht (14) ausgebildet ist. Decorative layer (14) is formed.
12. Frontblende (7) nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Dekorschicht (13) eine vorzugsweise rahmenartige Aussparung (19) aufweist. 12. Front panel (7) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first decorative layer (13) has a preferably frame-like recess (19).
13. Frontblende (7) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Frontblende (7) zumindest eine Durchgangsöffnung (18) zur Aufnahme mechanischer Bedienelemente (8) aufweist, wobei die erste und/oder zweite Dekorschicht (13, 14) korrespondierende Aussparungen aufweisen. 13. Front panel (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front panel (7) has at least one passage opening (18) for receiving mechanical control elements (8), wherein the first and / or second decorative layer (13, 14) corresponding Have recesses.
14. Frontblende (7) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Dekorschicht (13) zumindest teiltransparent ist, derart, dass rückseitig angebrachte Leuchtelemente (21 ) und/oder Anzeigeelemente (9) im eingeschalteten Zustand auf der dem Benutzer zugewandten Seite (1 1 ) des14. The front panel (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first decorative layer (13) is at least partially transparent, such that the rear side mounted light elements (21) and / or display elements (9) in the on state facing the user Page (1 1) of the
Trägermittels (10) sichtbar sind. Carrier (10) are visible.
15. Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere Gargerät, aufweisend eine Frontblende (7) nach einem der vorangegangenen Ansprüche. 15. Household appliance, in particular cooking appliance, comprising a front panel (7) according to one of the preceding claims.
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