EP3213017B1 - Household appliance with an input device, which comprises a pressing device - Google Patents

Household appliance with an input device, which comprises a pressing device Download PDF

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EP3213017B1
EP3213017B1 EP15775227.0A EP15775227A EP3213017B1 EP 3213017 B1 EP3213017 B1 EP 3213017B1 EP 15775227 A EP15775227 A EP 15775227A EP 3213017 B1 EP3213017 B1 EP 3213017B1
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Bernhard Hofmeister
Christoph HAUZENEDER
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D27/00—Lighting arrangements
    • F25D27/005—Lighting arrangements combined with control means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D27/00—Lighting arrangements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F25D29/005—Mounting of control devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2327/00—Lighting arrangements not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2327/001—Lighting arrangements on the external side of the refrigerator, freezer or cooling box
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/36—Visual displays
    • F25D2400/361—Interactive visual displays

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  • the invention relates to a household appliance, in particular refrigeration appliance, comprising an electronic control device which is designed to control at least one function of the domestic appliance and which comprises an electronic control board and an input device connected to the control board, which has at least one input means and which is designed on the basis of a manual operation of the input means to supply an associated control signal of the control board, wherein the input device has a arranged on a back of at least partially at least translucently wall of the household appliance arranged flexible carrier on which the at least one input means is arranged.
  • the DE 10 2012 223 779 A1 describes a household appliance with a control device, an at least partially translucent panel and with an at least partially translucent control panel with at least one capacitive sensor for selecting a program function of the household appliance by a user of the device, the control panel has a multi-layer plastic component comprising a display screen ; a touch-sensitive film, which has the at least one capacitive sensor and electrical conductor tracks; and a patterned light guide layer; wherein the plastic component is obtainable by bonding a self-adhesive display display film to the touch-sensitive film and then back-molding the patterned optical fiber layer.
  • the WO 2014/034434 A1 describes a refrigeration device with an input device having a partially at least translucent trained wall behind which a flexible support, a pressing device and a light guide member are arranged.
  • the US 7,878,009 B2 describes a refrigerator with a control device comprising a display device and an input device.
  • the control device has individual, separate elastic pads, which are formed, applied to the outside of the display screen finger pressure to capacitive proximity sensors forward, which are attached to the board of the input device. Separated from the separate elastic pads, the control device has rigid light channels.
  • the EP 2 141 722 A1 describes a keyboard for a mobile phone, a PDA, a portable radio or a remote control of home electronic devices.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a household appliance with an input device that is easy to assemble and repair if necessary in a simple manner.
  • a domestic appliance in particular refrigeration appliance, comprising an electronic control device which is designed to control at least one function of the domestic appliance and which comprises an electronic control board and an input device connected to the control board, which has at least one input means and which is configured to forward an associated control signal to the control board based on a manual actuation of the input device
  • the input device has a flexible carrier arranged on a rear side of a wall of the household appliance that is at least partially translucent and on which the at least one input device is arranged comprising a light guide member having one or more light channels, which are formed of at least one light-emitting electrical component, which on the electronic Steuerplati ne is arranged to direct emitted light to the surface facing away from the wall of the flexible support and a pressing device which is adapted to press the flexible support at least partially against the back of at least partially at least translucent wall, wherein the pressing device on the light guide member is formed and is formed by one or more of the light channels by these light channels are resiliently mounted on the light
  • such pressing of the flexible support against the back of the wall may mean that the flexible support is either is pressed over the entire surface against the back of the wall or that the flexible support is pressed only at one or more partial surfaces, for example at a plurality of square or rectangular spaced apart faces of the flexible support, in particular only selectively against the back of the wall.
  • the input device may comprise the pressing device. This may mean that the pressing device is part of the input device or that the pressing device forms a separate component but is connected to the input device or is at least coupled to the input device.
  • the flexible carrier can be designed as a touch foil or as a touchscreen.
  • the touch foil or the touch screen may comprise the input means, i. respectively.
  • the at least partially at least translucent trained wall can be formed transparent at least at these sections.
  • the wall can be made translucent, for example, by being a glass wall, which is optionally glass-like transparent, ie clearly translucent or, for example, can only be milky translucent by grinding or etching.
  • the wall may be completely translucent or even have only a certain number of window-like translucent sections which are at least translucent or even transparent, the window-like translucent sections surrounding areas may be made opaque, for example, a light-tight plastic or Metal can be made.
  • the flexible carrier By providing a pressing device that is configured to press the flexible carrier against the back of the transparent wall, the flexible carrier can be securely fixed to the back of the transparent wall so as to provide a more secure, functional contact of flexible Carrier and transparent wall is guaranteed. On the one hand, this can ensure that the flexible support rests against the rear side of the transparent wall free of air gaps, creases and / or waves, and on the other hand, a per se known full-surface bonding of flexible support and transparent wall can be dispensed with. By means of Pressing the flexible carrier can therefore be connected without glue to the back of the transparent wall. By a tack-free connection, repeated non-destructive release of the flexible support from the transparent wall and / or re-attachment of the flexible support to the transparent wall may be performed.
  • the pressing device may be configured to press the flexible carrier against one or more partial surface portions of its surface facing away from the transparent wall against the rear side of the transparent wall.
  • the pressing device may in particular be configured to press the flexible carrier on those partial surface sections against the rear side of the transparent wall, which are illuminated with light from light channels which form contact surfaces of a touch display.
  • the pressing device is formed on a light guide component, in particular formed by a light guide component, which light guide component has one or more light channels or light wells, which is formed of at least one light-emitting electrical component, which is arranged in particular on the electronic control board, emitted to the light from To guide the transparent wall facing away from the surface of the flexible support, or to prevent a trespassing of light to adjacent display panels and / or fields of operation.
  • the light guide component have one or more light channels or light shafts which are designed to direct the light emitted from at least one light-emitting electrical component, for example at least one LED, in particular an LED fitted on the electronic control board, to a rear side of the flexible carrier.
  • the light guide component can accordingly be made of a plastic component, in particular plastic injection molded component. In addition to the extent so formed on the light guide component light channels or light wells may be provided, also separate light guide body.
  • the pressing device is formed by one or more of the light channels or light shafts by these light channels or light wells are resiliently mounted on the light guide member, such that in a behind the transparent wall mounted arrangement of the input device, the flexible support is pressed by the resiliently mounted light channels against the back of the transparent wall.
  • the pressing device can have elastic web sections which in particular elastically connect each individual light channel or light shaft to the light guide component.
  • the web sections can, in particular extending in an S-shape, connect the respective light channel or light shaft to the light guide component.
  • the web portions, the light channels or light wells and the light guide member may be formed as a one-piece plastic injection molded part.
  • Such a spring-mounted light channel may have a light funnel having a conical wall.
  • the web portions On an outer surface of the conical wall, the web portions may be arranged and in particular S-shaped outwardly extend, where they terminate at a base frame portion of the light guide member.
  • the base frame portion may have an end wall which, in a mounted, pressed-on state, presses the flexible carrier against the rear side of the transparent wall.
  • An annular end wall of the light funnel can be in the relaxed state, i. project in a non-assembled state of the resiliently mounted light channels over the plane of the end wall of the base frame portion.
  • the transparent wall can be formed by a surface section of a control panel, a surface section of a glass front pane and / or a surface section of a glass door leaf.
  • the input device may generally have a holding device, to which the flexible carrier is mounted clamped by at least one positively and / or non-positively acting, connected to the holding means fastening means.
  • a clamped attachment is in particular a positive and / or non-positive holding the flexible support understood, in which tensile forces acting on the flexible support extending in the plane of the flexible support and thereby the flexible support at least in one direction, preferably in two extend orthogonal directions within the plane of the flexible support, so that the flexible support is kink-free, wrinkle-free, wave-free and in particular plan is attached to the holding device, in particular planar rests flat on the holding device.
  • the holding device is designed as a light-guiding component, then the flexible carrier can be secured kink-free, wrinkle-free, wave-free and in particular flat on the light-guiding component.
  • Under a clamped attachment can be understood in particular that the flexible support is attached only at the edge of the holding device and rests fixed in a central portion only by the Andrückvorraum on the back of the transparent wall.
  • the fastening means may be designed for repeated, non-destructive release of the flexible carrier from the holding device and / or for re-fastening of the flexible carrier to the holding device.
  • the holding device may comprise at least one rigid, in particular two spaced-apart rigid fastening means, which are formed, a first To hold the end portion of the flexible support and the holding means may comprise at least one resilient, in particular two spaced apart resilient fastening means which are adapted to hold a first end portion opposite the second end portion of the flexible support.
  • the rigid fastening means can be formed by two, formed on the holding device, upwardly projecting rigid pins.
  • Each rigid pin of the holding device may be associated with a circular, oval or oblong hole in the flexible carrier.
  • two resilient fastening means may be integrally formed on the holding device at a front end of the holding device opposite the rigid fastening means.
  • the resilient fastening means are formed in such a case of two integrally formed on the holding means, upwardly projecting elastic pins.
  • Each elastic pin of the holding device may be associated with a circular, oval or oblong hole in the flexible carrier. In the clamped mounting arrangement penetrate each rigid and elastic pin each one of the holes then positively.
  • the tensioned flexible carrier is acted upon by a tensile force acting in the plane of the flexible carrier, so that the flexible carrier extends very evenly aligned on the upper side of the holding device.
  • Due to the positive connection of the rigid and elastic pin with one of the holes of the flexible carrier can be repeatedly dissolved without destruction of the holding device and at any time be attached to the holding device or replaced by another flexible carrier. For example, replacement of a defective touch foil with a new, functional touch foil is possible in a simple manner. In particular, an already mounted touch foil can be removed from the holding device without destruction.
  • the input device which has the flexible carrier, on which the at least one input means is arranged, have a touch screen, the flexible carrier form a sensor surface of the touch screen, and the at least one input means of a surface region of the sensor surface, in particular one of the respective light channels associated surface area of the sensor surface are formed.
  • a clamping device may be provided, which is formed in a behind the transparent wall, in particular the glass front pane, the glass front or the glass door leaf inserted position, between the back of the preinstalled input device and an inner wall of a shaft, so that the input device is pressed against the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front or on the back of the glass door leaf.
  • the invention relates to a domestic appliance, in particular a refrigeration appliance, a stove, a hob, an extractor hood, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a tumble dryer or a coffee machine, which has an inventive input device, as described.
  • FIG. 1 An in Fig. 1 exemplified household appliance 1 is designed as a refrigerator 1a.
  • the refrigeration appliance 1 a has a body 2.
  • a heat-insulating inner container 3 is arranged in the body 2.
  • the inner container 3 limits a storage space 4 for refrigerated goods, especially for food.
  • one or more shelves 5, in particular glass shelves can be arranged for storing the food.
  • a front access opening of the storage room 4 is closed by a door leaf 6.
  • the door leaf 6 is mounted pivotably about a vertical pivot axis with respect to the inner container 3.
  • the door leaf 6 can be articulated by not shown hinge fittings, for example, on the body 2 or the inner container 3.
  • one or more door racks 7 may be arranged.
  • the door leaf 6 may optionally have on its outer side a glass front 8a or a metal front 8b. Alternatively or additionally, the door leaf outside a control panel 9 have.
  • the control panel 9 may be made of a plastic, in particular be made of a transparent plastic, or at least have a transparent window portion 10.
  • the transparent window section 10 can be formed in a specific embodiment alone by a portion of the glass front 8a.
  • the domestic appliance 1 or the refrigeration appliance 1 a has an input device 11.
  • the input device 11 is arranged in particular behind the control panel 9, or the glass front 8a or the metal front 8b.
  • the input device 11 has at least one input means 12, which is designed to control a function of the household appliance 1 on the basis of a manual actuation of the input means 12.
  • the at least one input means 12 is formed by a touch screen 12a.
  • the Fig. 2a shows an exemplary configuration of the input device 11 in an exploded view.
  • the local input device 11 comprises the input means 12, in particular the touch screen 12a, a holding device 13 and an electronic control device 14.
  • the electronic control device 14 has an electronic control board 14a.
  • the electronic control device 14, in particular the Electronic control board 14a is designed to control at least one function of the household appliance 1, in particular of the refrigeration appliance 1a.
  • the at least one input means 12, in particular the touch screen 12a is electrically connected to the electronic control device 14, in particular the electronic control board 14a, via an electrical connection line 15.
  • an associated control signal is fed to the control board 14a via the connection line 15.
  • the input device 11 thus has the flexible carrier 12b, on which the at least one input means 12 is arranged, and which has a touch screen 12a, wherein the flexible carrier 12b forms a sensor surface 12c of the touch screen 12a and the at least one input means 12 is formed by a surface region of the sensor surface 12c.
  • the flexible carrier 12b has the at least one input means 12.
  • the flexible carrier 12b is formed as a touch foil that forms the sensor surface 12c, which not only detects a manual touch, but also provides a signal about the location where the manual touch occurs.
  • the flexible carrier 12b is attached to the holding device 13 by at least one positive and / or non-positively acting, connected to the holding device 13 fastener 16 clamped.
  • the fastener 16 is adapted for repeated non-destructive release of the flexible support 12b from the retainer 13 and for re-attaching the flexible support 12b to the retainer 13. *** "
  • the holding device 13 at least one rigid, in particular two spaced apart rigid fastening means 16a, which are adapted to hold a first end portion 17a of the flexible support 12b and also at least one resilient, in particular two spaced apart resilient fastening means 16b on, which are configured to hold a second end portion 17b of the flexible carrier 12b opposite the first end portion 17a.
  • the rigid fastening means 16a are formed in the case of the present embodiment by two formed on the holding device 13, upwardly projecting rigid pins. Each rigid pin of the holding device 13 is associated with a circular, an oval or oblong hole 18 in the flexible carrier 12b. At a front end of the holding device 13 opposite the rigid fastening means 16a, two resilient fastening means 16b are integrally formed on the holding device 13. The resilient fastening means 16b are formed by two integrally formed on the holding device 13, upwardly projecting elastic pins. Each elastic pin of the holding device 13 is associated with a circular, an oval or elongated hole 18 in the flexible carrier 12b. In the clamped mounting arrangement penetrate each rigid and elastic pin each one of the holes 18 positively.
  • the tensioned flexible carrier 12b is acted upon by a pulling force acting in the plane of the flexible carrier 12b, so that the flexible carrier 12b is aligned very level on the upper side of the holding device 13 extends.
  • the flexible support 12b Due to the positive connection of the rigid and elastic pins each having one of the holes 18, the flexible support 12b can be repeatedly detached non-destructively from the holding device 13 and at any time be attached to the holding device 13 or replaced by another flexible carrier 12b. For example, replacement of a defective touch foil with a new, functional touch foil is possible in a simple manner. In particular, an already mounted touch foil can be removed from the holding device 13 in a non-destructive manner.
  • the holding device 13 is formed on a light guide member 13a, or it is the holding device 13 is formed by a light guide member 13a.
  • the light guide component 13a in this case has one or more light channels 19, which are formed from at least one light-emitting electrical component 20, for example, at least one LED 20a, in particular a fitted on the electronic control board 14a LED 20a light emitted to a back of the flexible support 12b to lead.
  • the Holding device 13 and the light guide member 13a may accordingly be made of a transparent plastic component, in particular plastic injection molded component. In addition to the extent so far formed on the holding device 13 light channel 19 more, and separate optical fiber body 19 a may be provided, as shown in the Fig. 4 is shown.
  • the light guide member 13a has first holding means 21 which are formed to fix the electronic circuit board 14a in a form-fitting manner to the light guide member 13a.
  • Each first holding means 21 is formed in the case of the present embodiments by a first latching hook 21a.
  • Each latch hook 21a is integrally formed with the light guide member 13a and includes a resilient shaft portion and a locking lug arranged at the free end of the resilient shaft portion. In an assembled state, the latching hooks 21a, in particular the latching lugs associated edge portions of the electronic circuit board 14a engage positively. In that regard, the electronic circuit board 14a may be engaged with the light guide member 13a.
  • the household appliance in particular the refrigeration appliance 1a, a control panel 9 and a mounting frame 22.
  • the mounting frame 22 is arranged in this embodiment on a rear side of the control panel 9, in particular integrally formed with this control panel 9.
  • the assembly of the input device 11, comprising at least the input means 12 and the flexible support 12b, in particular the touch screen 12a, the holding device 13 and the light guide member 13a and the electronic control board 14a, on the back of the control panel. 9 fixed in a form-fitting manner.
  • the mounting frame 22 on second holding means 23 which are formed, the light guide member 13a and thus the assembly of the input device 11, comprise at least the input means 12 and the flexible support 12b, in particular the touch screen 12a, the holding device 13 and Light guide member 13 a and the electronic control board 14 a, to attach to the mounting frame 22.
  • Each second holding means 23 is formed in the case of the present embodiment as a second latching hook 23a.
  • Each latching hook 23 a is integral with the Mounting frame 22 is formed and includes a resilient shaft portion and arranged at the free end of the resilient shaft portion locking lug.
  • the second latching hooks 23a in particular the latching lugs, surround the edge sections of the light-guiding component 13a in a form-fitting manner.
  • the light guide member 13a or the entire preassembled input device 11 can be engaged on the mounting frame 22 and thus also on the control panel 9.
  • the mounting frame 22 is not integrally formed with a control panel 9, but the mounting frame 22 is designed as a separate component, ie as a separate from the control panel 9 component.
  • the attachment frame 22 can be arranged on a rear side of a glass front pane, in particular on the rear side of a glass door leaf of the domestic appliance 1 or the refrigeration appliance 1a.
  • a shaft 24 may be provided, in which the preassembled input device 11 (FIG. Fig. 2b ) and can be fixed there in such a way that the unfolded flexible carrier 12b, in particular the touch screen 12a, rests flat against the rear side of the glass front pane, ie the glass front 8a or on the rear side of the glass door leaf.
  • a clamping device 25 may be provided, which is formed in an inserted into the slot 24 position between the back of the preassembled input device 11th ( Fig. 2b ) and an inner wall of the shaft 24, so that the input device 11 is pressed against the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a or at the back of the glass door leaf.
  • Such an exemplary clamping device 25 is in Fig. 5c and Fig. 5d shown in more detail.
  • the clamping device 25 has in the case of the present embodiment, an end plate 26 and four prongs 27.
  • the end plate 26 is designed for connection and common mounting of the prongs 27.
  • the face plate 26 may also form a kind handle portion that can be manually grasped to the four prongs 27 together in the slot 24 (FIG. Fig. 1 ) and to be able to lock in it.
  • the four prongs 27 extend at intervals from each other and are aligned parallel to each other and attached to the end plate 26, in particular integrally formed with the end plate 26.
  • Each tine 27 forms a wedge. Each wedge cooperates in the installed position of the clamping device 25 with inclined ramps 28 which at a rear-side bottom surface 29 of the mounting frame 22 (FIG. Fig. 4 ) are arranged.
  • the tines 27 are pushed laterally below the rear bottom surface 29 of the mounting frame 22 and the clamping device 25 in the installed position against a rear wall 30 of the shaft 24 (FIG. Fig. 1 ), is pushed by the insertion of the clamping device 25 of the mounting frame 22 against the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a and against the back of the glass door leaf.
  • Each tine 27 has for this purpose an inclined support plane 31, are fixed to the three longitudinal extent of the tines 27 in succession at regular intervals from each other arranged spring tongues 32.
  • the spring tongues 32 are when inserting the clamping device 25 in the slot 24 ( Fig. 1 ) resiliently biased and press in the final installation position the mounting frame 22 against the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a and against the back of the glass door leaf.
  • the spring tongues 32 are supported on the inclined ramps 28 of the mounting frame 22.
  • each tine 27 has a guide rail 33.
  • Each guide strip 33 extends in the longitudinal direction of the tine 27, which at the same time also the Insertion direction is. All guide rails 33 extend parallel to each other.
  • Each guide rail 33 is associated with a corresponding guide groove 34.
  • the guide grooves 34 are arranged on the back of the mounting frame 22, in particular integrally formed therewith.
  • the guide grooves 34 are arranged in the case of the present embodiment along the inclined ramps 28 of the mounting frame 22 or formed integrally therewith. During the insertion of the clamping device 25 into the slot 24, the guide rails 33 slide in the guide grooves 34.
  • the light guide member 13a may include one or more light channels 19.
  • each light channel 19 resiliently on the Light guide member 13a stored, such that in a behind the control panel 9, behind the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a or behind the glass door leaf mounted arrangement of the input device 11, in particular the light guide member 13a, the mounted on the holding device 13, in particular on the light guide member 13a flexible Carrier 12b is pressed by the resiliently mounted light channels 19 against the back of the control panel 9, the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a or the glass door leaf.
  • elastic web portions 35 may be provided, which connects each individual light channel 19 elastically with the light guide member 13a.
  • Each web portion 35 may extend in an S-shape, connect the respective light channel 19 with the light guide member 13 a.
  • the web portion 35, the light channels 19 and the light guide member 13a may be made as a one-piece plastic injection molded part.
  • Such a spring-mounted light channel 19 can, as in Fig. 7a and Fig. 7b shown, a light funnel 36 having a conical wall 37.
  • the web portions 35 are arranged and in particular extend outward in an S-shaped manner, where they terminate at a base frame portion 38 of the light guiding component 13a.
  • the Base frame portion 38 may have an end wall 39 which in an assembled, pressed-on condition, as in Fig. 7b shown presses the flexible support 12 b against the back of the transparent wall 8.
  • An annular end wall 40 of the light funnel 36 can in the relaxed state, ie. In an unassembled state of the spring-mounted light channel 19, as in Fig.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere Kältegerät, aufweisend eine elektronische Steuervorrichtung, die ausgebildet ist, wenigstens eine Funktion des Haushaltsgeräts zu steuern und die eine elektronische Steuerplatine, sowie eine an die Steuerplatine angeschlossene Eingabevorrichtung umfasst, die wenigstens ein Eingabemittel aufweist und die ausgebildet ist, auf Grundlage einer manuellen Betätigung des Eingabemittels ein zugeordnetes Steuersignal der Steuerplatine zuzuleiten, wobei die Eingabevorrichtung einen an einer Rückseite einer wenigstens abschnittsweise zumindest durchscheinend ausgebildeten Wand des Haushaltsgeräts angeordneten flexiblen Träger aufweist, an dem das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel angeordnet ist.The invention relates to a household appliance, in particular refrigeration appliance, comprising an electronic control device which is designed to control at least one function of the domestic appliance and which comprises an electronic control board and an input device connected to the control board, which has at least one input means and which is designed on the basis of a manual operation of the input means to supply an associated control signal of the control board, wherein the input device has a arranged on a back of at least partially at least translucently wall of the household appliance arranged flexible carrier on which the at least one input means is arranged.

Die DE 10 2012 223 779 A1 beschreibt ein Haushaltsgerät mit einer Steuereinrichtung, einer mindestens teilweise lichtdurchlässigen Blende sowie mit einem mindestens teilweise lichtdurchlässigen Bedienpanel mit mindestens einem kapazitiven Sensor zur Auswahl einer Programmfunktion des Haushaltsgerätes durch einen Benutzer des Gerätes, wobei das Bedienpanel ein aus mehreren Schichten bestehendes Kunststoffbauteil aufweist, umfassend eine Anzeigedisplayfolie; eine berührungsempfindliche Folie, welche den mindestens einen kapazitiven Sensor sowie elektrische Leiterbahnen aufweist; und eine strukturierte Lichtleiterschicht; wobei das Kunststoffbauteil erhältlich ist durch Verbinden einer selbstklebenden Anzeigedisplayfolie mit der berührungsempfindlichen Folie und ein anschließendes Hinterspritzen der strukturierten Lichtleiterschicht.The DE 10 2012 223 779 A1 describes a household appliance with a control device, an at least partially translucent panel and with an at least partially translucent control panel with at least one capacitive sensor for selecting a program function of the household appliance by a user of the device, the control panel has a multi-layer plastic component comprising a display screen ; a touch-sensitive film, which has the at least one capacitive sensor and electrical conductor tracks; and a patterned light guide layer; wherein the plastic component is obtainable by bonding a self-adhesive display display film to the touch-sensitive film and then back-molding the patterned optical fiber layer.

Die WO 2014/034434 A1 beschreibt ein Kältegerät mit einer Eingabevorrichtung, die eine abschnittsweise zumindest durchscheinend ausgebildeten Wand aufweist, hinter der ein flexibler Träger, eine Andrückvorrichtung und ein Lichtführungsbauteil angeordnet sind.The WO 2014/034434 A1 describes a refrigeration device with an input device having a partially at least translucent trained wall behind which a flexible support, a pressing device and a light guide member are arranged.

Die US 7,878,009 B2 beschreibt ein Kältegerät mit einer Steuervorrichtung, die eine Anzeigevorrichtung und eine Eingabevorrichtung umfasst. Die Steuervorrichtung weist einzelne, separate Elastikkissen auf, die ausgebildet sind, eine auf die Außenseite des Anzeigedisplays aufgebrachten Fingerdruck an kapazitive Näherungssensoren weiterzuleiten, die an der Platine der Eingabevorrichtung angebracht sind. Getrennt von den separaten Elastikkissen weist die Steuervorrichtung starre Lichtkanäle auf.The US 7,878,009 B2 describes a refrigerator with a control device comprising a display device and an input device. The control device has individual, separate elastic pads, which are formed, applied to the outside of the display screen finger pressure to capacitive proximity sensors forward, which are attached to the board of the input device. Separated from the separate elastic pads, the control device has rigid light channels.

Die EP 2 141 722 A1 beschreibt eine Tastatur für ein Mobiltelefon, ein PDA, ein tragbares Radio oder eine Fernbedienung von elektronischen Heimgeräten.The EP 2 141 722 A1 describes a keyboard for a mobile phone, a PDA, a portable radio or a remote control of home electronic devices.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Haushaltsgerät mit einer Eingabevorrichtung zu schaffen, die auf einfache Weise zu montieren und im Bedarfsfall auf einfache Weise instand zu setzen ist.The object of the invention is to provide a household appliance with an input device that is easy to assemble and repair if necessary in a simple manner.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung wird gelöst durch ein Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere Kältegerät, aufweisend eine elektronische Steuervorrichtung, die ausgebildet ist, wenigstens eine Funktion des Haushaltsgeräts zu steuern und die eine elektronische Steuerplatine, sowie eine an die Steuerplatine angeschlossene Eingabevorrichtung umfasst, die wenigstens ein Eingabemittel aufweist und die ausgebildet ist, basierend auf einer manuellen Betätigung des Eingabemittels ein zugeordnetes Steuersignal der Steuerplatine zuzuleiten, wobei die Eingabevorrichtung einen an einer Rückseite einer wenigstens abschnittsweise zumindest durchscheinend ausgebildeten Wand des Haushaltsgeräts angeordneten flexiblen Träger aufweist, an dem das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel angeordnet ist, des Weiteren aufweisend ein Lichtführungsbauteil, welches ein oder mehrere Lichtkanäle aufweist, die ausgebildet sind, das aus wenigstens einem lichtaussendenden elektrischen Bauteil, das auf der elektronischen Steuerplatine angeordnet ist, ausgesendete Licht an die von der Wand abgewandten Oberfläche des flexiblen Trägers zu leiten und eine Andrückvorrichtung, die ausgebildet ist, den flexiblen Träger zumindest abschnittsweise gegen die Rückseite der wenigstens abschnittsweise zumindest durchscheinend ausgebildeten Wand zu drücken, wobei die Andrückvorrichtung an dem Lichtführungsbauteil ausgebildet ist und von einem oder mehreren der Lichtkanäle gebildet wird, indem diese Lichtkanäle federnd an dem Lichtführungsbauteil gelagert sind, derart, dass in einer hinter der Wand montierten Anordnung der Eingabevorrichtung der flexible Träger durch die federnd gelagerten Lichtkanäle gegen die Rückseite der Wand gedrückt wird.The object of the invention is achieved by a domestic appliance, in particular refrigeration appliance, comprising an electronic control device which is designed to control at least one function of the domestic appliance and which comprises an electronic control board and an input device connected to the control board, which has at least one input means and which is configured to forward an associated control signal to the control board based on a manual actuation of the input device, wherein the input device has a flexible carrier arranged on a rear side of a wall of the household appliance that is at least partially translucent and on which the at least one input device is arranged comprising a light guide member having one or more light channels, which are formed of at least one light-emitting electrical component, which on the electronic Steuerplati ne is arranged to direct emitted light to the surface facing away from the wall of the flexible support and a pressing device which is adapted to press the flexible support at least partially against the back of at least partially at least translucent wall, wherein the pressing device on the light guide member is formed and is formed by one or more of the light channels by these light channels are resiliently mounted on the light guide member, such that is pressed in a mounted behind the wall assembly of the input device, the flexible support by the resiliently mounted light channels against the back of the wall.

In diesem Sinne kann ein solches zumindest abschnittsweises Drücken des flexiblen Trägers gegen die Rückseite der Wand bedeuten, dass der flexible Träger entweder vollflächig gegen die Rückseite der Wand gedrückt wird oder aber dass der flexible Träger nur an ein oder mehreren Teilflächen, beispielsweise an mehreren quadratischen oder rechteckigen voneinander beabstandeten Teilflächen des flexiblen Trägers, insbesondere auch nur punktuell gegen die Rückseite der Wand gedrückt wird.In this sense, such pressing of the flexible support against the back of the wall, at least in sections, may mean that the flexible support is either is pressed over the entire surface against the back of the wall or that the flexible support is pressed only at one or more partial surfaces, for example at a plurality of square or rectangular spaced apart faces of the flexible support, in particular only selectively against the back of the wall.

Generell kann die Eingabevorrichtung die Andrückvorrichtung aufweisen. Dies kann bedeuten, dass die Andrückvorrichtung Teil der Eingabevorrichtung ist oder dass die Andrückvorrichtung zwar ein separates Bauteil bildet, aber mit der Eingabevorrichtung verbunden ist, bzw. zumindest an die Eingabevorrichtung angekoppelt ist.In general, the input device may comprise the pressing device. This may mean that the pressing device is part of the input device or that the pressing device forms a separate component but is connected to the input device or is at least coupled to the input device.

In allen Ausführungen kann der flexible Träger als Touchfolie bzw. als Touchscreen ausgebildet sein. Dabei kann die Touchfolie bzw. das Touchscreen die Eingabemittel umfassen, d.h. aufweisen.In all embodiments, the flexible carrier can be designed as a touch foil or as a touchscreen. In this case, the touch foil or the touch screen may comprise the input means, i. respectively.

Die wenigstens abschnittsweise zumindest durchscheinend ausgebildete Wand kann zumindest an diesen Abschnitten transparent ausgebildet sein. Generell kann die Wand beispielsweise dadurch durchscheinend ausgebildet sein, dass es sich um eine Glaswand handelt, die wahlweise glasartig transparent, also klar durchscheinend ist oder beispielsweise durch Anschleifen oder Ätzen nur milchig durchscheinend sein kann. Die Wand kann vollständig durchscheinend ausgebildet sein oder aber auch nur eine bestimmte Anzahl von fensterartig durchscheinend ausgebildeten Abschnitten aufweisen, die zumindest durchscheinend oder sogar klar transparent ausgebildet sind, wobei die fensterartig durchscheinend ausgebildeten Abschnitten umgebende Bereiche undurchsichtig ausgebildet sein können, beispielsweise aus einem lichtdichten Kunststoff oder Metall hergestellt sein können.The at least partially at least translucent trained wall can be formed transparent at least at these sections. In general, the wall can be made translucent, for example, by being a glass wall, which is optionally glass-like transparent, ie clearly translucent or, for example, can only be milky translucent by grinding or etching. The wall may be completely translucent or even have only a certain number of window-like translucent sections which are at least translucent or even transparent, the window-like translucent sections surrounding areas may be made opaque, for example, a light-tight plastic or Metal can be made.

Indem eine Andrückvorrichtung vorgesehen ist, die ausgebildet ist, den flexiblen Träger gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand zu drücken, kann der flexible Träger in sicherer Weise zuverlässig an der Rückseite der transparenten Wand zur Anlage gebracht werden, so dass ein sicherere, funktionsfähiger Kontakt von flexiblem Träger und transparenter Wand gewährleistet ist. Einerseits kann dadurch sichergestellt werden, dass der flexible Träger luftspaltfrei, faltenfrei und/oder wellenfrei an der Rückseite der transparenten Wand anliegt und andererseits kann eine an sich bekannte vollflächige Verklebung von flexiblem Träger und transparenter Wand entfallen. Mittels der Andrückvorrichtung kann der flexible Träger also klebefrei mit der Rückseite der transparenten Wand verbunden werden. Durch eine klebefreie Verbindung kann ein wiederholtes, zerstörungsfreies Lösen des flexiblen Trägers von der transparenten Wand und/oder ein Wiederbefestigen des flexiblen Trägers an der transparenten Wand durchgeführt werden.By providing a pressing device that is configured to press the flexible carrier against the back of the transparent wall, the flexible carrier can be securely fixed to the back of the transparent wall so as to provide a more secure, functional contact of flexible Carrier and transparent wall is guaranteed. On the one hand, this can ensure that the flexible support rests against the rear side of the transparent wall free of air gaps, creases and / or waves, and on the other hand, a per se known full-surface bonding of flexible support and transparent wall can be dispensed with. By means of Pressing the flexible carrier can therefore be connected without glue to the back of the transparent wall. By a tack-free connection, repeated non-destructive release of the flexible support from the transparent wall and / or re-attachment of the flexible support to the transparent wall may be performed.

Die Andrückvorrichtung kann ausgebildet sein, den flexiblen Träger an ein oder mehreren Teilflächenabschnitten seiner von der transparenten Wand abgewandten Oberfläche gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand zu drücken. Die Andrückvorrichtung kann insbesondere ausgebildet sein, den flexiblen Träger an denjenigen Teilflächenabschnitten gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand zu drücken, die mit Licht aus Lichtkanälen angeleuchtet sind, welche Berührflächen eines Touch-Displays bilden.The pressing device may be configured to press the flexible carrier against one or more partial surface portions of its surface facing away from the transparent wall against the rear side of the transparent wall. The pressing device may in particular be configured to press the flexible carrier on those partial surface sections against the rear side of the transparent wall, which are illuminated with light from light channels which form contact surfaces of a touch display.

Die Andrückvorrichtung ist an einem Lichtführungsbauteil ausgebildet, insbesondere durch ein Lichtführungsbauteil gebildet, welches Lichtführungsbauteil ein oder mehrere Lichtkanäle oder Lichtschächte aufweist, die ausgebildet sind, das aus wenigstens einem lichtaussendenden elektrischen Bauteil, das insbesondere auf der elektronischen Steuerplatine angeordnet ist, ausgesendete Licht an die von der transparenten Wand abgewandten Oberfläche des flexiblen Trägers zu führen, bzw. ein Übertreten von Licht an benachbarte Anzeigefelder und/oder Betätigungsfelder zu verhindern.The pressing device is formed on a light guide component, in particular formed by a light guide component, which light guide component has one or more light channels or light wells, which is formed of at least one light-emitting electrical component, which is arranged in particular on the electronic control board, emitted to the light from To guide the transparent wall facing away from the surface of the flexible support, or to prevent a trespassing of light to adjacent display panels and / or fields of operation.

Das Lichtführungsbauteil weisen ein oder mehrere Lichtkanäle oder Lichtschächte auf, die ausgebildet sind, das aus wenigstens einem lichtaussendenden elektrischen Bauteil, beispielsweise wenigstens einer LED, insbesondere einer auf der elektronischen Steuerplatine bestückten LED ausgesendete Licht an eine Rückseite des flexiblen Trägers zu leiten. Das Lichtführungsbauteil kann demgemäß aus einem Kunststoffbauteil, insbesondere Kunststoffspritzgussbauteil hergestellt sein. Neben den insoweit an dem Lichtführungsbauteil angeformten Lichtkanäle oder Lichtschächte können weitere, auch separate Lichtleiterkörper vorgesehen sein.The light guide component have one or more light channels or light shafts which are designed to direct the light emitted from at least one light-emitting electrical component, for example at least one LED, in particular an LED fitted on the electronic control board, to a rear side of the flexible carrier. The light guide component can accordingly be made of a plastic component, in particular plastic injection molded component. In addition to the extent so formed on the light guide component light channels or light wells may be provided, also separate light guide body.

Die Andrückvorrichtung wird von einem oder mehreren der Lichtkanäle oder Lichtschächte gebildet, indem diese Lichtkanäle oder Lichtschächte federnd an dem Lichtführungsbauteil gelagert sind, derart, dass in einer hinter der transparenten Wand montierten Anordnung der Eingabevorrichtung, der flexible Träger durch die federnd gelagerten Lichtkanäle gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand gedrückt wird.The pressing device is formed by one or more of the light channels or light shafts by these light channels or light wells are resiliently mounted on the light guide member, such that in a behind the transparent wall mounted arrangement of the input device, the flexible support is pressed by the resiliently mounted light channels against the back of the transparent wall.

Die Andrückvorrichtung kann zur federnden Lagerung der Lichtkanäle oder Lichtschächte an dem Lichtführungsbauteil elastische Stegabschnitte aufweisen, welche insbesondere jeden einzelnen Lichtkanal oder Lichtschacht elastisch mit dem Lichtführungsbauteil verbindet. Die Stegabschnitte können, insbesondere S-förmig verlaufend, den jeweiligen Lichtkanal oder Lichtschacht mit dem Lichtführungsbauteil verbinden. Die Stegabschnitte, die Lichtkanäle oder Lichtschächte und das Lichtführungsbauteil können als ein einstückiges Kunststoffspritzgussteil ausgebildet sein.For the resilient mounting of the light channels or light shafts on the light guide component, the pressing device can have elastic web sections which in particular elastically connect each individual light channel or light shaft to the light guide component. The web sections can, in particular extending in an S-shape, connect the respective light channel or light shaft to the light guide component. The web portions, the light channels or light wells and the light guide member may be formed as a one-piece plastic injection molded part.

Ein solcher federnd gelagerter Lichtkanal kann einen Lichttrichter aufweisen, der eine konische Wand aufweist. An einer Außenfläche der konischen Wand können die Stegabschnitte angeordnet sein und sich insbesondere S-förmig nach außen erstrecken, wo sie an einem Grundrahmenabschnitt des Lichtführungsbauteils enden. Der Grundrahmenabschnitt kann eine Stirnwand aufweisen, welche in einem montierten, angedrückten Zustand den flexiblen Träger gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand drückt. Eine Ringstirnwand des Lichttrichters kann im entspannten Zustand, d.h. in einem nicht montierten Zustand der federnd gelagerten Lichtkanäle über die Ebene der Stirnwand des Grundrahmenabschnitts vorspringen. Wenn die Stirnwand im montierten, angedrückten Zustand an der Rückseite der transparenten Wand anliegt, ist der Lichttrichter durch sein Anstehen gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand unter gleichzeitiger Einklemmung des flexiblen Trägers im Bereich der Stegabschnitte verformt und insoweit vorgespannt, so dass die Ringstirnwand des Lichttrichters den flexiblen Träger von hinten gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand drückt.Such a spring-mounted light channel may have a light funnel having a conical wall. On an outer surface of the conical wall, the web portions may be arranged and in particular S-shaped outwardly extend, where they terminate at a base frame portion of the light guide member. The base frame portion may have an end wall which, in a mounted, pressed-on state, presses the flexible carrier against the rear side of the transparent wall. An annular end wall of the light funnel can be in the relaxed state, i. project in a non-assembled state of the resiliently mounted light channels over the plane of the end wall of the base frame portion. When the end wall rests against the rear side of the transparent wall in the mounted, pressed-on state, the light funnel is deformed by its standing against the back of the transparent wall with simultaneous clamping of the flexible support in the region of the web sections and is biased in this respect, so that the annular end wall of the light funnel flexible carrier presses from behind against the back of the transparent wall.

In allen Ausführungen kann die transparente Wand von einem Flächenabschnitt einer Bedienblende, einem Flächenabschnitt einer Glasfrontscheibe und/oder einem Flächenabschnitt eines Glastürblatts gebildet werden.In all embodiments, the transparent wall can be formed by a surface section of a control panel, a surface section of a glass front pane and / or a surface section of a glass door leaf.

Die Eingabevorrichtung kann generell eine Halteeinrichtung aufweisen, an welcher der flexible Träger durch wenigstens ein form- und/oder kraftschlüssig wirkendes, mit der Halteeinrichtung verbundenes Befestigungsmittel aufgespannt befestigt ist.The input device may generally have a holding device, to which the flexible carrier is mounted clamped by at least one positively and / or non-positively acting, connected to the holding means fastening means.

Unter einer aufgespannten Befestigung wird insbesondere ein form- und/oder kraftschlüssiges Halten des flexiblen Trägers verstanden, bei dem Zugkräfte auf den flexiblen Träger einwirken, die sich in der Ebene des flexiblen Trägers erstrecken und dadurch den flexiblen Träger zumindest in einer Richtung, vorzugsweise in zwei orthogonalen Richtungen innerhalb der Ebene des flexiblen Trägers strecken, so dass der flexible Träger knickfrei, faltenfrei, wellenfrei und insbesondere plan an der Halteeinrichtung befestigt ist, insbesondere flächig plan auf der Halteeinrichtung aufliegt. Wenn die Halteeinrichtung als ein Lichtführungsbauteil ausgebildet ist, dann kann der flexible Träger knickfrei, faltenfrei, wellenfrei und insbesondere plan auf dem Lichtführungsbauteil befestigt sein. Unter einer aufgespannten Befestigung kann insbesondere verstanden werden, dass der flexible Träger nur randseitig an der Halteeinrichtung befestigt ist und in einem mittleren Abschnitt lediglich durch die Andrückvorrichtung fixiert auf der Rückseite der transparenten Wand aufliegt.Under a clamped attachment is in particular a positive and / or non-positive holding the flexible support understood, in which tensile forces acting on the flexible support extending in the plane of the flexible support and thereby the flexible support at least in one direction, preferably in two extend orthogonal directions within the plane of the flexible support, so that the flexible support is kink-free, wrinkle-free, wave-free and in particular plan is attached to the holding device, in particular planar rests flat on the holding device. If the holding device is designed as a light-guiding component, then the flexible carrier can be secured kink-free, wrinkle-free, wave-free and in particular flat on the light-guiding component. Under a clamped attachment can be understood in particular that the flexible support is attached only at the edge of the holding device and rests fixed in a central portion only by the Andrückvorrichtung on the back of the transparent wall.

Das Befestigungsmittel kann zum wiederholten, zerstörungsfreien Lösen des flexiblen Trägers von der Halteeinrichtung und/oder zum Wiederbefestigen des flexiblen Trägers an der Halteeinrichtung ausgebildet sein.The fastening means may be designed for repeated, non-destructive release of the flexible carrier from the holding device and / or for re-fastening of the flexible carrier to the holding device.

Die Halteeinrichtung kann wenigstens ein starres, insbesondere zwei voneinander beabstandete starre Befestigungsmittel aufweisen, welche ausgebildet sind, einen ersten Endabschnitt des flexiblen Trägers festzuhalten und die Halteeinrichtung kann dabei wenigstens ein federndes, insbesondere zwei voneinander beabstandete federnde Befestigungsmittel aufweisen, welche ausgebildet sind, einen dem ersten Endabschnitt gegenüberliegenden zweiten Endabschnitt des flexiblen Trägers festzuhalten.The holding device may comprise at least one rigid, in particular two spaced-apart rigid fastening means, which are formed, a first To hold the end portion of the flexible support and the holding means may comprise at least one resilient, in particular two spaced apart resilient fastening means which are adapted to hold a first end portion opposite the second end portion of the flexible support.

Die starren Befestigungsmittel können von zwei an der Halteeinrichtung angeformten, nach oben vorspringenden starren Zapfen gebildet werden. Jedem starren Zapfen der Halteeinrichtung kann eine kreisförmiges, ein ovales oder längliches Loch in dem flexiblen Träger zugeordnet sein. An einem den starren Befestigungsmitteln gegenüberliegenden Stirnende der Halteeinrichtung können beispielsweise zwei federnde Befestigungsmittel an der Halteeinrichtung angeformt sein. Die federnden Befestigungsmittel werden in einem solchen Fall von zwei an der Halteeinrichtung angeformten, nach oben vorspringenden elastischen Zapfen gebildet. Jedem elastischen Zapfen der Halteeinrichtung kann eine kreisförmiges, ein ovales oder längliches Loch in dem flexiblen Träger zugeordnet sein. In der aufgespannten Montageanordnung durchdringen jeder starre und elastische Zapfen jeweils eines der Löcher dann formschlüssig. Aufgrund der federnden bzw. elastischen Ausbildung der federnden Befestigungsmittel, insbesondere der elastischen Zapfen wird der aufgespannte flexible Träger mit einer in der Ebene des flexiblen Trägers wirkenden Zugkraft beaufschlagt, so dass sich der flexible Träger sehr eben ausgerichtet auf der Oberseite der Halteeinrichtung erstreckt. Aufgrund der formschlüssigen Verbindung der starren und elastischen Zapfen mit jeweils eines der Löcher kann der flexible Träger wiederholt zerstörungsfrei von der Halteeinrichtung gelöst und jederzeit wieder an der Halteeinrichtung befestigt werden bzw. durch einen anderen flexiblen Träger ersetzt werden. So ist beispielsweise ein Ersetzen einer defekten Touch-Folie durch eine neue, funktionsfähige Touch-Folie auf eine einfache Weise möglich. Insbesondere kann eine bereits montierte Touch-Folie zerstörungsfrei von der Halteeinrichtung entfernt werden.The rigid fastening means can be formed by two, formed on the holding device, upwardly projecting rigid pins. Each rigid pin of the holding device may be associated with a circular, oval or oblong hole in the flexible carrier. For example, two resilient fastening means may be integrally formed on the holding device at a front end of the holding device opposite the rigid fastening means. The resilient fastening means are formed in such a case of two integrally formed on the holding means, upwardly projecting elastic pins. Each elastic pin of the holding device may be associated with a circular, oval or oblong hole in the flexible carrier. In the clamped mounting arrangement penetrate each rigid and elastic pin each one of the holes then positively. Due to the resilient or elastic design of the resilient fastening means, in particular the elastic pin, the tensioned flexible carrier is acted upon by a tensile force acting in the plane of the flexible carrier, so that the flexible carrier extends very evenly aligned on the upper side of the holding device. Due to the positive connection of the rigid and elastic pin with one of the holes of the flexible carrier can be repeatedly dissolved without destruction of the holding device and at any time be attached to the holding device or replaced by another flexible carrier. For example, replacement of a defective touch foil with a new, functional touch foil is possible in a simple manner. In particular, an already mounted touch foil can be removed from the holding device without destruction.

In allen Ausführungen kann die Eingabevorrichtung, die den flexiblen Träger aufweist, an dem das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel angeordnet ist, einen Touch-Screen aufweisen, der flexible Träger eine Sensorfläche des Touch-Screens bilden und das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel von einem Flächenbereich der Sensorfläche, insbesondere einem dem jeweiligen Lichtkanäle zugeordneten Flächenbereich der Sensorfläche gebildet werden. Um die vormontierte Eingabevorrichtung an der Rückseite der transparenten Wand flächig anliegend zu befestigen, kann eine Klemmvorrichtung vorgesehen sein, welche ausgebildet ist, in einer hinter der transparenten Wand, insbesondere der Glasfrontscheibe, der Glasfront bzw. dem Glastürblatt eingeschobenen Position, sich zwischen der Rückseite der vormontierten Eingabevorrichtung und einer Innenwand eines Schachtes einzuspreizen, so dass die Eingabevorrichtung gegen die Rückseite der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront bzw. an der Rückseite des Glastürblatts gedrückt wird.In all embodiments, the input device, which has the flexible carrier, on which the at least one input means is arranged, have a touch screen, the flexible carrier form a sensor surface of the touch screen, and the at least one input means of a surface region of the sensor surface, in particular one of the respective light channels associated surface area of the sensor surface are formed. In order to fix the preassembled input device on the rear side of the transparent wall in a flat fit, a clamping device may be provided, which is formed in a behind the transparent wall, in particular the glass front pane, the glass front or the glass door leaf inserted position, between the back of the preinstalled input device and an inner wall of a shaft, so that the input device is pressed against the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front or on the back of the glass door leaf.

Die Erfindung betrifft demgemäß ein Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere ein Kältegerät, einen Herd, ein Kochfeld, eine Dunstabzugshaube, eine Geschirrspülmaschine, eine Waschmaschine, einen Wäschetrockner oder einen Kaffeevollautomaten, das eine erfindungsgemäße Eingabevorrichtung, wie beschrieben, aufweist.Accordingly, the invention relates to a domestic appliance, in particular a refrigeration appliance, a stove, a hob, an extractor hood, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a tumble dryer or a coffee machine, which has an inventive input device, as described.

Verschiedene konkrete Ausführungsbeispiele von erfindungsgemäßen Eingabevorrichtungen sind in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Figuren näher erläutert. Konkrete Merkmale dieser Ausführungsbeispiele können unabhängig davon, in welchem Zusammenhang sie erwähnt sind, gegebenenfalls auch einzeln oder in Kombination betrachtet, allgemeine Merkmale der Erfindung darstellen.Various concrete embodiments of input devices according to the invention are explained in more detail in the following description with reference to the accompanying figures. Concrete features of these embodiments, regardless of the context in which they are mentioned, optionally also individually or in combination, may constitute general features of the invention.

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Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Haushaltsgerät in Bauart eines Kältegeräts mit einem Türblatt, das eine Eingabevorrichtung aufweist,
Fig. 2a
eine Explosionsdarstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Eingabevorrichtung,
Fig. 2b
die Eingabevorrichtung gemäß Fig. 2a mit einem aufgespannten flexiblen Träger,
Fig. 3
eine Explosionsdarstellung einer ersten Ausführungsform einer Eingabevorrichtung, die an einer transparenten Bedienblende aus Kunststoff zu befestigen ist,
Fig. 4
eine Explosionsdarstellung einer zweiten Ausführungsform einer Eingabevorrichtung, die an einem Befestigungsrahmen aus Kunststoff zu befestigen ist, der an eine Rückseite eines Glastürblatts anzusetzen ist,
Fig. 5a
eine perspektivische Ansicht von oben auf einen Befestigungsrahmen,
Fig. 5b
eine perspektivische Ansicht von unten auf den Befestigungsrahmen gemäß Fig. 5a mit Keilflächenführungen für eine korrespondierende Klemmvorrichtung,
Fig. 5c
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer beispielhaften Klemmvorrichtung von oben,
Fig. 5d
eine Querschnittsansicht der Klemmvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 5c,
Fig. 6a
einen Längsschnitt durch ein erfindungsgemäßes Lichtführungsbauteil,
Fig. 6b
eine Draufsicht auf das Lichtführungsbauteil gemäß Fig. 6a mit mehreren Lichtkanälen,
Fig. 6c
eine Teilschnittdarstellung durch einen Lichtkanal des Lichtführungsbauteils gemäß Fig. 6a,
Fig. 6d
einen Querschnitt durch das Lichtführungsbauteil gemäß Fig. 6a mit ersten Rasthaken zur Befestigung einer elektronischen Leiterplatte,
Fig. 7a
eine Teilschnittdarstellung durch einen federnd gelagerten Lichtkanal mit einem Lichttrichter außerhalb einer Montageposition, und
Fig. 7b
eine Teilschnittdarstellung durch den federnd gelagerten Lichtkanal gemäß Fig. 7a mit dem Lichttrichter in der Montageposition.
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Fig. 1
a perspective view of a household appliance in the form of a refrigerator with a door leaf, which has an input device,
Fig. 2a
an exploded view of an input device according to the invention,
Fig. 2b
the input device according to Fig. 2a with a stretched flexible carrier,
Fig. 3
an exploded view of a first embodiment of an input device which is to be attached to a transparent control panel made of plastic,
Fig. 4
an exploded view of a second embodiment of an input device to be attached to a mounting frame made of plastic, which is to be attached to a back of a glass door leaf,
Fig. 5a
a perspective view from above of a mounting frame,
Fig. 5b
a perspective view from below of the mounting frame according to Fig. 5a with wedge surface guides for a corresponding clamping device,
Fig. 5c
a perspective view of an exemplary clamping device from above,
Fig. 5d
a cross-sectional view of the clamping device according to Fig. 5c .
Fig. 6a
a longitudinal section through a light guide member according to the invention,
Fig. 6b
a plan view of the light guide member according to Fig. 6a with multiple light channels,
Fig. 6c
a partial sectional view through a light channel of the light guide member according to Fig. 6a .
Fig. 6d
a cross section through the light guide member according to Fig. 6a with first latching hooks for fastening an electronic circuit board,
Fig. 7a
a partial sectional view through a spring-mounted light channel with a light funnel outside a mounting position, and
Fig. 7b
a partial sectional view through the spring-mounted light channel according to Fig. 7a with the light funnel in the mounting position.

Ein in Fig. 1 beispielhaft dargestelltes Haushaltsgerät 1 ist als ein Kältegerät 1a ausgebildet. Das Kältegerät 1a weist einen Korpus 2 auf. In dem Korpus 2 ist ein wärmeisolierender Innenbehälter 3 angeordnet. Der Innenbehälter 3 begrenzt einen Lagerraum 4 für Kühlgut, insbesondere für Lebensmittel. In dem Innenbehälter 3 können zur Lagerung der Lebensmittel ein oder mehrere Fachböden 5, insbesondere Glasfachböden angeordnet sein. Eine frontseitige Zugangsöffnung des Lagerraums 4 ist durch ein Türblatt 6 verschließbar. Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels ist das Türblatt 6 um eine vertikale Schwenkachse schwenkbar bezüglich des Innenbehälters 3 gelagert. Dazu kann das Türblatt 6 durch nicht näher dargestellte Scharnierbeschläge beispielsweise an dem Korpus 2 oder dem Innenbehälter 3 angelenkt sein. An einer dem Lagerraum 4 zugewandten Innenseite des Türblatts 6 können, wie in Fig. 1 dargestellt, ein oder mehrere Türabsteller 7 angeordnet sein. Das Türblatt 6 kann an seiner Außenseite wahlweise eine Glasfront 8a oder eine Metallfront 8b aufweisen. Alternativ oder ergänzend kann das Türblatt außenseitig eine Bedienblende 9 aufweisen. Die Bedienblende 9 kann aus einem Kunststoff hergestellt sein, insbesondere aus einem transparenten Kunststoff hergestellt sein, oder zumindest einen transparenten Fensterabschnitt 10 aufweisen. Der transparente Fensterabschnitt 10 kann in einer speziellen Ausführungsform schon allein durch einen Bereich der Glasfront 8a gebildet werden.An in Fig. 1 exemplified household appliance 1 is designed as a refrigerator 1a. The refrigeration appliance 1 a has a body 2. In the body 2, a heat-insulating inner container 3 is arranged. The inner container 3 limits a storage space 4 for refrigerated goods, especially for food. In the inner container 3, one or more shelves 5, in particular glass shelves can be arranged for storing the food. A front access opening of the storage room 4 is closed by a door leaf 6. In the case of the present embodiment, the door leaf 6 is mounted pivotably about a vertical pivot axis with respect to the inner container 3. For this purpose, the door leaf 6 can be articulated by not shown hinge fittings, for example, on the body 2 or the inner container 3. At one of the storage space 4 facing inside of the door panel 6, as in Fig. 1 represented, one or more door racks 7 may be arranged. The door leaf 6 may optionally have on its outer side a glass front 8a or a metal front 8b. Alternatively or additionally, the door leaf outside a control panel 9 have. The control panel 9 may be made of a plastic, in particular be made of a transparent plastic, or at least have a transparent window portion 10. The transparent window section 10 can be formed in a specific embodiment alone by a portion of the glass front 8a.

Im Bereich des transparenten Fensterabschnitts 10 weist das Haushaltsgerät 1 bzw. das Kältegerät 1a eine Eingabevorrichtung 11 auf. Die Eingabevorrichtung 11 ist insbesondere hinter der Bedienblende 9, bzw. der Glasfront 8a oder der Metallfront 8b angeordnet. Die Eingabevorrichtung 11 weist wenigstens ein Eingabemittel 12 auf, das ausgebildet ist, auf Grundlage einer manuellen Betätigung des Eingabemittels 12 eine Funktion des Haushaltsgeräts 1 zu steuern. Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels wird das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel 12 von einem Touch-Screen 12a gebildet.In the region of the transparent window section 10, the domestic appliance 1 or the refrigeration appliance 1 a has an input device 11. The input device 11 is arranged in particular behind the control panel 9, or the glass front 8a or the metal front 8b. The input device 11 has at least one input means 12, which is designed to control a function of the household appliance 1 on the basis of a manual actuation of the input means 12. In the case of the present embodiment, the at least one input means 12 is formed by a touch screen 12a.

Die Fig. 2a zeigt in einer Explosionsdarstellung einen beispielhaften Aufbau der Eingabevorrichtung 11. Die dortige Eingabevorrichtung 11 umfasst das Eingabemittel 12, insbesondere den Touch-Screen 12a, eine Halteeinrichtung 13 und eine elektronische Steuervorrichtung 14. Die elektronische Steuervorrichtung 14 weist eine elektronische Steuerplatine 14a auf. Die elektronische Steuervorrichtung 14, insbesondere die elektronische Steuerplatine 14a ist ausgebildet, wenigstens eine Funktion des Haushaltsgeräts 1, insbesondere des Kältegeräts 1a zu steuern. Dazu ist das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel 12, insbesondere der Touch-Screen 12a über eine elektrische Anschlussleitung 15 elektrisch mit der elektronischen Steuervorrichtung 14, insbesondere der elektronischen Steuerplatine 14a verbunden. Bei manueller Betätigung des Eingabemittels 12 bzw. des Touch-Screens 12a wird über die Anschlussleitung 15 ein zugeordnetes Steuersignal an die Steuerplatine 14a zugeleitet.The Fig. 2a shows an exemplary configuration of the input device 11 in an exploded view. The local input device 11 comprises the input means 12, in particular the touch screen 12a, a holding device 13 and an electronic control device 14. The electronic control device 14 has an electronic control board 14a. The electronic control device 14, in particular the Electronic control board 14a is designed to control at least one function of the household appliance 1, in particular of the refrigeration appliance 1a. For this purpose, the at least one input means 12, in particular the touch screen 12a, is electrically connected to the electronic control device 14, in particular the electronic control board 14a, via an electrical connection line 15. Upon manual actuation of the input means 12 or of the touch screen 12a, an associated control signal is fed to the control board 14a via the connection line 15.

Die Eingabevorrichtung 11 weist im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels also den flexiblen Träger 12b auf, an dem das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel 12 angeordnet ist, und der einen Touch-Screen 12a aufweist, wobei der flexible Träger 12b eine Sensorfläche 12c des Touch-Screens 12a bildet und das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel 12 von einem Flächenbereich der Sensorfläche 12c gebildet wird.In the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the input device 11 thus has the flexible carrier 12b, on which the at least one input means 12 is arranged, and which has a touch screen 12a, wherein the flexible carrier 12b forms a sensor surface 12c of the touch screen 12a and the at least one input means 12 is formed by a surface region of the sensor surface 12c.

Die Eingabevorrichtung 11, insbesondere das Eingabemittel 12 bzw. der Touch-Screen 12a weist demgemäß einen flexiblen Träger 12b auf. Dies bedeutet, dass der flexible Träger 12b das wenigstens eine Eingabemittel 12 aufweist. Im Falle eines Touch-Screens 12a ist der flexible Träger 12b als eine Touch-Folie ausgebildet, welche die Sensorfläche 12c bildet, die nicht nur eine manuelle Berührung detektieren kann, sondern auch ein Signal liefert über die Stelle, an welcher das manuelle Berühren stattfindet.The input device 11, in particular the input means 12 or the touch screen 12a accordingly has a flexible carrier 12b. This means that the flexible carrier 12b has the at least one input means 12. In the case of a touch screen 12a, the flexible carrier 12b is formed as a touch foil that forms the sensor surface 12c, which not only detects a manual touch, but also provides a signal about the location where the manual touch occurs.

Der flexible Träger 12b ist an der Halteeinrichtung 13 durch wenigstens ein form- und/oder kraftschlüssig wirkendes, mit der Halteeinrichtung 13 verbundenes Befestigungsmittel 16 aufgespannt befestigt.The flexible carrier 12b is attached to the holding device 13 by at least one positive and / or non-positively acting, connected to the holding device 13 fastener 16 clamped.

Das Befestigungsmittel 16 ist zum wiederholten, zerstörungsfreien Lösen des flexiblen Trägers 12b von der Halteeinrichtung 13 und zum Wiederbefestigen des flexiblen Trägers 12b an der Halteeinrichtung 13 ausgebildet.The fastener 16 is adapted for repeated non-destructive release of the flexible support 12b from the retainer 13 and for re-attaching the flexible support 12b to the retainer 13. *** "

Dazu weist im Falle des vorliegend dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels die Halteeinrichtung 13 wenigstens ein starres, insbesondere zwei voneinander beabstandete starre Befestigungsmittel 16a auf, welche ausgebildet sind, einen ersten Endabschnitt 17a des flexiblen Trägers 12b festzuhalten und außerdem wenigstens ein federndes, insbesondere zwei voneinander beabstandete federnde Befestigungsmittel 16b auf, welche ausgebildet sind, einen dem ersten Endabschnitt 17a gegenüberliegenden zweiten Endabschnitt 17b des flexiblen Trägers 12b festzuhalten.For this purpose, in the case of the presently illustrated embodiment, the holding device 13 at least one rigid, in particular two spaced apart rigid fastening means 16a, which are adapted to hold a first end portion 17a of the flexible support 12b and also at least one resilient, in particular two spaced apart resilient fastening means 16b on, which are configured to hold a second end portion 17b of the flexible carrier 12b opposite the first end portion 17a.

Die starren Befestigungsmittel 16a werden im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels von zwei an der Halteeinrichtung 13 angeformten, nach oben vorspringenden starren Zapfen gebildet. Jedem starren Zapfen der Halteeinrichtung 13 ist eine kreisförmiges, ein ovales oder längliches Loch 18 in dem flexiblen Träger 12b zugeordnet. An einem den starren Befestigungsmitteln 16a gegenüberliegenden Stirnende der Halteeinrichtung 13 sind zwei federnde Befestigungsmittel 16b an der Halteeinrichtung 13 angeformt. Die federnden Befestigungsmittel 16b werden von zwei an der Halteeinrichtung 13 angeformten, nach oben vorspringenden elastischen Zapfen gebildet. Jedem elastischen Zapfen der Halteeinrichtung 13 ist eine kreisförmiges, ein ovales oder längliches Loch 18 in dem flexiblen Träger 12b zugeordnet. In der aufgespannten Montageanordnung durchdringen jeder starre und elastische Zapfen jeweils eines der Löcher 18 formschlüssig. Aufgrund der federnden bzw. elastischen Ausbildung der federnden Befestigungsmittel 16b, insbesondere der elastischen Zapfen wird der aufgespannte flexible Träger 12b mit einer in der Ebene des flexiblen Trägers 12b wirkenden Zugkraft beaufschlagt, so dass sich der flexible Träger 12b sehr eben ausgerichtet auf der Oberseite der Halteeinrichtung 13 erstreckt. Aufgrund der formschlüssigen Verbindung der starren und elastischen Zapfen mit jeweils eines der Löcher 18 kann der flexible Träger 12b wiederholt zerstörungsfrei von der Halteeinrichtung 13 gelöst und jederzeit wieder an der Halteeinrichtung 13 befestigt werden bzw. durch einen anderen flexiblen Träger 12b ersetzt werden. So ist beispielsweise ein Ersetzen einer defekten Touch-Folie durch eine neue, funktionsfähige Touch-Folie auf eine einfache Weise möglich. Insbesondere kann eine bereits montierte Touch-Folie zerstörungsfrei von der Halteeinrichtung 13 entfernt werden.The rigid fastening means 16a are formed in the case of the present embodiment by two formed on the holding device 13, upwardly projecting rigid pins. Each rigid pin of the holding device 13 is associated with a circular, an oval or oblong hole 18 in the flexible carrier 12b. At a front end of the holding device 13 opposite the rigid fastening means 16a, two resilient fastening means 16b are integrally formed on the holding device 13. The resilient fastening means 16b are formed by two integrally formed on the holding device 13, upwardly projecting elastic pins. Each elastic pin of the holding device 13 is associated with a circular, an oval or elongated hole 18 in the flexible carrier 12b. In the clamped mounting arrangement penetrate each rigid and elastic pin each one of the holes 18 positively. Due to the resilient or elastic design of the resilient fastening means 16b, in particular the elastic pins, the tensioned flexible carrier 12b is acted upon by a pulling force acting in the plane of the flexible carrier 12b, so that the flexible carrier 12b is aligned very level on the upper side of the holding device 13 extends. Due to the positive connection of the rigid and elastic pins each having one of the holes 18, the flexible support 12b can be repeatedly detached non-destructively from the holding device 13 and at any time be attached to the holding device 13 or replaced by another flexible carrier 12b. For example, replacement of a defective touch foil with a new, functional touch foil is possible in a simple manner. In particular, an already mounted touch foil can be removed from the holding device 13 in a non-destructive manner.

Im Falle der Ausführungsbeispiele, insbesondere gemäß Fig. 3 und Fig. 4, ist die Halteeinrichtung 13 an einem Lichtführungsbauteil 13a ausgebildet, bzw. es wird die Halteeinrichtung 13 durch ein Lichtführungsbauteil 13a gebildet. Das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a weist dabei ein oder mehrere Lichtkanäle 19 auf, die ausgebildet sind, das aus wenigstens einem lichtaussendenden elektrischen Bauteil 20, beispielsweise wenigstens einer LED 20a, insbesondere einer auf der elektronischen Steuerplatine 14a bestückten LED 20a ausgesendete Licht an eine Rückseite des flexiblen Trägers 12b zu leiten. Die Halteeinrichtung 13 bzw. das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a kann demgemäß aus einem transparenten Kunststoffbauteil, insbesondere Kunststoffspritzgussbauteil hergestellt sein. Neben den insoweit an der Halteeinrichtung 13 angeformten Lichtkanal 19 können weitere, auch separate Lichtleiterkörper 19a vorgesehen sein, wie dies in der Fig. 4 gezeigt ist.In the case of the embodiments, in particular according to Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 , the holding device 13 is formed on a light guide member 13a, or it is the holding device 13 is formed by a light guide member 13a. The light guide component 13a in this case has one or more light channels 19, which are formed from at least one light-emitting electrical component 20, for example, at least one LED 20a, in particular a fitted on the electronic control board 14a LED 20a light emitted to a back of the flexible support 12b to lead. The Holding device 13 and the light guide member 13a may accordingly be made of a transparent plastic component, in particular plastic injection molded component. In addition to the extent so far formed on the holding device 13 light channel 19 more, and separate optical fiber body 19 a may be provided, as shown in the Fig. 4 is shown.

Außerdem weist das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a erste Haltemittel 21 auf, die ausgebildet sind, die elektronische Leiterplatte 14a formschlüssig an dem Lichtführungsbauteil 13a zu befestigen. Jedes erste Haltemittel 21 wird im Falle der vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiele von einem ersten Rasthaken 21a gebildet. Jeder Rasthaken 21a ist einteilig mit dem Lichtführungsbauteil 13a ausgebildet und umfasst einen federnden Schaftabschnitt und eine am freien Ende des federnden Schaftabschnitts angeordnete Rastnase. In einem zusammengebauten Zustand umgreifen die Rasthaken 21a, insbesondere die Rastnasen zugeordnete Randabschnitte der elektronischen Leiterplatte 14a formschlüssig. Insoweit kann die elektronische Leiterplatte 14a an das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a angerastet werden.In addition, the light guide member 13a has first holding means 21 which are formed to fix the electronic circuit board 14a in a form-fitting manner to the light guide member 13a. Each first holding means 21 is formed in the case of the present embodiments by a first latching hook 21a. Each latch hook 21a is integrally formed with the light guide member 13a and includes a resilient shaft portion and a locking lug arranged at the free end of the resilient shaft portion. In an assembled state, the latching hooks 21a, in particular the latching lugs associated edge portions of the electronic circuit board 14a engage positively. In that regard, the electronic circuit board 14a may be engaged with the light guide member 13a.

In einer ersten Ausführungsvariante gemäß Fig. 3 weist das Haushaltsgerät 1, insbesondere das Kältegerät 1a eine Bedienblende 9 und einen Befestigungsrahmen 22 auf. Der Befestigungsrahmen 22 ist in dieser Ausführungsvariante an einer Rückseite der Bedienblende 9 angeordnet, insbesondere einteilig mit dieser Bedienblende 9 ausgebildet. Mittels des Befestigungsrahmens 22 wird die Baugruppe der Eingabevorrichtung 11, umfassen wenigstens das Eingabemittel 12 bzw. der flexible Träger 12b, insbesondere den Touch-Screen 12a, die Halteeinrichtung 13 bzw. das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a und die elektronische Steuerplatine 14a, an der Rückseite der Bedienblende 9 formschlüssig befestigt.In a first embodiment according to Fig. 3 the household appliance 1, in particular the refrigeration appliance 1a, a control panel 9 and a mounting frame 22. The mounting frame 22 is arranged in this embodiment on a rear side of the control panel 9, in particular integrally formed with this control panel 9. By means of the mounting frame 22, the assembly of the input device 11, comprising at least the input means 12 and the flexible support 12b, in particular the touch screen 12a, the holding device 13 and the light guide member 13a and the electronic control board 14a, on the back of the control panel. 9 fixed in a form-fitting manner.

Dazu weist der Befestigungsrahmen 22 zweite Haltemittel 23 auf, die ausgebildet sind, das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a und damit die Baugruppe der Eingabevorrichtung 11, umfassen wenigstens das Eingabemittel 12 bzw. der flexible Träger 12b, insbesondere den Touch-Screen 12a, die Halteeinrichtung 13 bzw. das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a und die elektronische Steuerplatine 14a, an dem Befestigungsrahmen 22 zu befestigen. Jedes zweite Haltemittel 23 ist im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels als ein zweiter Rasthaken 23a ausgebildet. Jeder Rasthaken 23a ist einteilig mit dem Befestigungsrahmen 22 ausgebildet und umfasst einen federnden Schaftabschnitt und eine am freien Ende des federnden Schaftabschnitts angeordnete Rastnase. In einem zusammengebauten Zustand umgreifen die zweiten Rasthaken 23a, insbesondere die Rastnasen zugeordnete Randabschnitte des Lichtführungsbauteils 13a formschlüssig. Insoweit kann das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a bzw. die gesamte vormontierte Eingabevorrichtung 11 an den Befestigungsrahmen 22 und damit auch an die Bedienblende 9 angerastet werden.For this purpose, the mounting frame 22 on second holding means 23 which are formed, the light guide member 13a and thus the assembly of the input device 11, comprise at least the input means 12 and the flexible support 12b, in particular the touch screen 12a, the holding device 13 and Light guide member 13 a and the electronic control board 14 a, to attach to the mounting frame 22. Each second holding means 23 is formed in the case of the present embodiment as a second latching hook 23a. Each latching hook 23 a is integral with the Mounting frame 22 is formed and includes a resilient shaft portion and arranged at the free end of the resilient shaft portion locking lug. In an assembled state, the second latching hooks 23a, in particular the latching lugs, surround the edge sections of the light-guiding component 13a in a form-fitting manner. In that regard, the light guide member 13a or the entire preassembled input device 11 can be engaged on the mounting frame 22 and thus also on the control panel 9.

In einer zweiten Ausführungsvariante gemäß Fig. 4, welche im Wesentlichen mit der Ausführung gemäß Fig. 3 übereinstimmt, ist der Befestigungsrahmen 22 jedoch nicht einteilig mit einer Bedienblende 9 ausgebildet, sondern der Befestigungsrahmen 22 ist als ein separates Bauteil, d.h. als ein von der Bedienblende 9 separates Bauteil ausgeführt.In a second embodiment according to Fig. 4 which essentially corresponds to the embodiment according to Fig. 3 However, the mounting frame 22 is not integrally formed with a control panel 9, but the mounting frame 22 is designed as a separate component, ie as a separate from the control panel 9 component.

In einer solchen zweiten Ausführungsvariante gemäß Fig. 4 kann der Befestigungsrahmen 22 an einer Rückseite einer Glasfrontscheibe, insbesondere an der Rückseite eines Glastürblatts des Haushaltsgeräts 1 bzw. des Kältegeräts 1a angeordnet werden.In such a second embodiment according to Fig. 4 For example, the attachment frame 22 can be arranged on a rear side of a glass front pane, in particular on the rear side of a glass door leaf of the domestic appliance 1 or the refrigeration appliance 1a.

Dazu kann, wie in Fig. 1 schematisch gezeigt, hinter der Rückseite der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a bzw. an der Rückseite des Glastürblatts des Haushaltsgeräts 1 bzw. des Kältegeräts 1a ein Schacht 24 vorgesehen sein, in welchen die vormontierte Eingabevorrichtung 11 (Fig. 2b) eingeschoben und dort derart befestigt werden kann, dass der aufgespannte flexible Träger 12b, insbesondere der Touch-Screen 12a an der Rückseite der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a bzw. an der Rückseite des Glastürblatts flächig anliegt.This can, as in Fig. 1 schematically shown behind the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a or at the back of the glass door leaf of the household appliance 1 and the refrigerator 1a, a shaft 24 may be provided, in which the preassembled input device 11 (FIG. Fig. 2b ) and can be fixed there in such a way that the unfolded flexible carrier 12b, in particular the touch screen 12a, rests flat against the rear side of the glass front pane, ie the glass front 8a or on the rear side of the glass door leaf.

Um die vormontierte Eingabevorrichtung 11 (Fig. 2b) an der Rückseite der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a bzw. an der Rückseite des Glastürblatts flächig anliegend zu befestigen, kann eine Klemmvorrichtung 25 vorgesehen sein, welche ausgebildet ist, in einer in den Schacht 24 eingeschobenen Position sich zwischen der Rückseite der vormontierten Eingabevorrichtung 11 (Fig. 2b) und einer Innenwand des Schachtes 24 einzuspreizen, so dass die Eingabevorrichtung 11 gegen die Rückseite der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a bzw. an der Rückseite des Glastürblatts gedrückt wird.To the preassembled input device 11 ( Fig. 2b ) on the back of the glass front pane, ie the glass front 8a or on the back of the glass door leaf to attach surface, a clamping device 25 may be provided, which is formed in an inserted into the slot 24 position between the back of the preassembled input device 11th ( Fig. 2b ) and an inner wall of the shaft 24, so that the input device 11 is pressed against the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a or at the back of the glass door leaf.

Eine derartige beispielhafte Klemmvorrichtung 25 ist in Fig. 5c und Fig. 5d näher dargestellt. Die Klemmvorrichtung 25 weist im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels eine Stirnplatte 26 und vier Zinken 27 auf. Die Stirnplatte 26 ist zur Verbindung und gemeinsamen Halterung der Zinken 27 ausgebildet. Die Stirnplatte 26 kann zudem eine Art griffabschnitt bilden, der manuell gegriffen werden kann, um die vier Zinken 27 gemeinsam in den Schacht 24 (Fig. 1) einführen und darin arretieren zu können. Die vier Zinken 27 erstrecken sich in Abständen voneinander und sind parallel zueinander ausgerichtet und an der Stirnplatte 26 befestigt, insbesondere einteilig mit der Stirnplatte 26 ausgebildet.Such an exemplary clamping device 25 is in Fig. 5c and Fig. 5d shown in more detail. The clamping device 25 has in the case of the present embodiment, an end plate 26 and four prongs 27. The end plate 26 is designed for connection and common mounting of the prongs 27. The face plate 26 may also form a kind handle portion that can be manually grasped to the four prongs 27 together in the slot 24 (FIG. Fig. 1 ) and to be able to lock in it. The four prongs 27 extend at intervals from each other and are aligned parallel to each other and attached to the end plate 26, in particular integrally formed with the end plate 26.

Jeder Zinken 27 bildet einen Keil. Jeder Keil wirkt in der Einbaulage der Klemmvorrichtung 25 mit schräg verlaufenden Rampen 28 zusammen, die an einer rückseitigen Bodenfläche 29 des Befestigungsrahmens 22 (Fig. 4) angeordnet sind. Indem die Zinken 27 seitlich unter die rückseitigen Bodenfläche 29 des Befestigungsrahmens 22 geschoben werden und sich die Klemmvorrichtung 25 in der Einbaulage gegen eine Rückwand 30 des Schachtes 24 (Fig. 1) abstützt, wird durch das Einschieben der Klemmvorrichtung 25 der Befestigungsrahmen 22 gegen die Rückseite der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a bzw. gegen die Rückseite des Glastürblatts gedrückt.Each tine 27 forms a wedge. Each wedge cooperates in the installed position of the clamping device 25 with inclined ramps 28 which at a rear-side bottom surface 29 of the mounting frame 22 (FIG. Fig. 4 ) are arranged. By the tines 27 are pushed laterally below the rear bottom surface 29 of the mounting frame 22 and the clamping device 25 in the installed position against a rear wall 30 of the shaft 24 (FIG. Fig. 1 ), is pushed by the insertion of the clamping device 25 of the mounting frame 22 against the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a and against the back of the glass door leaf.

Jeder Zinken 27 weist dazu eine schräg verlaufende Tragebene 31 auf, an der drei in Längserstreckung der Zinken 27 hintereinander in gleichmäßigen Abständen voneinander angeordnete Federzungen 32 festgelegt sind. Die Federzungen 32 werden beim Einschieben der Klemmvorrichtung 25 in den Schacht 24 (Fig. 1) elastisch vorgespannt und drücken in der endgültigen Einbaulage den Befestigungsrahmen 22 gegen die Rückseite der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a bzw. gegen die Rückseite des Glastürblatts. Die Federzungen 32 stützen sich dabei an den schräg verlaufenden Rampen 28 des Befestigungsrahmens 22 ab.Each tine 27 has for this purpose an inclined support plane 31, are fixed to the three longitudinal extent of the tines 27 in succession at regular intervals from each other arranged spring tongues 32. The spring tongues 32 are when inserting the clamping device 25 in the slot 24 ( Fig. 1 ) resiliently biased and press in the final installation position the mounting frame 22 against the back of the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a and against the back of the glass door leaf. The spring tongues 32 are supported on the inclined ramps 28 of the mounting frame 22.

Um das Einschieben der Klemmvorrichtung 25 entlang der Rückseite des Befestigungsrahmens 22 zu erleichtern und ein Verkanten und/oder Verklemmen zu verhindern, weist jeder Zinken 27 eine Führungsleiste 33 auf. Jede Führungsleiste 33 erstreckt sich in Längsrichtung des Zinkens 27, welche gleichzeitig auch die Einschubrichtung ist. Alle Führungsleisten 33 erstrecken sich parallel zueinander. Jeder Führungsleiste 33 ist eine korrespondierende Führungsnut 34 zugeordnet. Die Führungsnuten 34 sind an der Rückseite des Befestigungsrahmens 22 angeordnet, insbesondere einteilig mit diesem ausgebildet. Die Führungsnuten 34 sind im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels entlang der schräg verlaufenden Rampen 28 des Befestigungsrahmens 22 angeordnet bzw. einteilig mit diesen ausgebildet. Während des Einschiebens der Klemmvorrichtung 25 in den Schacht 24 gleiten die Führungsleisten 33 in den Führungsnuten 34.In order to facilitate the insertion of the clamping device 25 along the back of the mounting frame 22 and to prevent tilting and / or jamming, each tine 27 has a guide rail 33. Each guide strip 33 extends in the longitudinal direction of the tine 27, which at the same time also the Insertion direction is. All guide rails 33 extend parallel to each other. Each guide rail 33 is associated with a corresponding guide groove 34. The guide grooves 34 are arranged on the back of the mounting frame 22, in particular integrally formed therewith. The guide grooves 34 are arranged in the case of the present embodiment along the inclined ramps 28 of the mounting frame 22 or formed integrally therewith. During the insertion of the clamping device 25 into the slot 24, the guide rails 33 slide in the guide grooves 34.

Wie in Fig. 6a bis Fig. 6d dargestellt, kann das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a eine oder mehrere Lichtkanäle 19 aufweisen. Um eine zusätzliche Anpresskraft aufzubringen, welche den flexiblen Träger 12b möglichst flächig gegen die Rückseite der Bedienblende 9, die Rückseite der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a bzw. gegen die Rückseite des Glastürblatts drückt, ist im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels jeder Lichtkanal 19 federnd an dem Lichtführungsbauteil 13a gelagert, derart, dass in einer hinter der Bedienblende 9, hinter der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a oder hinter dem Glastürblatt montierten Anordnung der Eingabevorrichtung 11, insbesondere des Lichtführungsbauteils 13a, der auf der Halteeinrichtung 13, insbesondere auf dem Lichtführungsbauteil 13a aufgespannte flexible Träger 12b durch die federnd gelagerten Lichtkanäle 19 gegen die Rückseite der Bedienblende 9, der Glasfrontscheibe, d.h. der Glasfront 8a oder des Glastürblatts gedrückt wird.As in Fig. 6a to Fig. 6d As illustrated, the light guide member 13a may include one or more light channels 19. In order to apply an additional contact force which presses the flexible carrier 12b as extensively as possible against the back of the control panel 9, the back of the glass front pane, ie the glass front 8a or against the back of the glass door leaf, in the case of the present embodiment, each light channel 19 resiliently on the Light guide member 13a stored, such that in a behind the control panel 9, behind the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a or behind the glass door leaf mounted arrangement of the input device 11, in particular the light guide member 13a, the mounted on the holding device 13, in particular on the light guide member 13a flexible Carrier 12b is pressed by the resiliently mounted light channels 19 against the back of the control panel 9, the glass front panel, ie the glass front 8a or the glass door leaf.

Zur federnden Lagerung der Lichtkanäle 19 an dem Lichtführungsbauteil 13a können elastische Stegabschnitte 35 vorgesehen sein, welche jeden einzelnen Lichtkanal 19 elastisch mit dem Lichtführungsbauteil 13a verbindet. Jeder Stegabschnitt 35 kann S-förmig verlaufend, den jeweiligen Lichtkanal 19 mit dem Lichtführungsbauteil 13a verbinden. Die Stegabschnitt 35, die Lichtkanäle 19 und das Lichtführungsbauteil 13a können als ein einstückiges Kunststoffspritzgussteil hergestellt sein.For resilient mounting of the light channels 19 on the light guide member 13a elastic web portions 35 may be provided, which connects each individual light channel 19 elastically with the light guide member 13a. Each web portion 35 may extend in an S-shape, connect the respective light channel 19 with the light guide member 13 a. The web portion 35, the light channels 19 and the light guide member 13a may be made as a one-piece plastic injection molded part.

Ein solcher federnd gelagerte Lichtkanal 19 kann, wie in Fig. 7a und Fig. 7b gezeigt, einen Lichttrichter 36 aufweisen, der eine konische Wand 37 aufweist. An einer Außenfläche der konischen Wand 37 sind im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels die Stegabschnitte 35 angeordnet und erstrecken sich insbesondere S-förmig nach außen, wo sie an einem Grundrahmenabschnitt 38 des Lichtführungsbauteils 13a enden. Der Grundrahmenabschnitt 38 kann eine Stirnwand 39 aufweisen, welche in einem montierten, angedrückten Zustand, wie in Fig. 7b gezeigt, den flexiblen Träger 12b gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand 8 drückt. Eine Ringstirnwand 40 des Lichttrichters 36 kann im entspannten Zustand, d.h. in einem nicht montierten Zustand der federnd gelagerten Lichtkanal 19, wie in Fig. 7a gezeigt, über die Ebene der Stirnwand 39 des Grundrahmenabschnitts 38 vorspringen. Wenn die Stirnwand 39 im montierten, angedrückten Zustand gemäß Fig. 7b an der Rückseite der transparenten Wand 8 anliegt, ist der Lichttrichter 36 durch sein Anstehen gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand 8 unter gleichzeitiger Einklemmung des flexiblen Trägers 12b im Bereich der Stegabschnitte 35 verformt und insoweit vorgespannt, so dass die Ringstirnwand 40 des Lichttrichters 36 den flexiblen Träger 12b von hinten gegen die Rückseite der transparenten Wand 8 drückt.Such a spring-mounted light channel 19 can, as in Fig. 7a and Fig. 7b shown, a light funnel 36 having a conical wall 37. On an outer surface of the conical wall 37, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the web portions 35 are arranged and in particular extend outward in an S-shaped manner, where they terminate at a base frame portion 38 of the light guiding component 13a. Of the Base frame portion 38 may have an end wall 39 which in an assembled, pressed-on condition, as in Fig. 7b shown presses the flexible support 12 b against the back of the transparent wall 8. An annular end wall 40 of the light funnel 36 can in the relaxed state, ie. In an unassembled state of the spring-mounted light channel 19, as in Fig. 7a shown projecting over the plane of the end wall 39 of the base frame portion 38. When the end wall 39 in the mounted, pressed state according to Fig. 7b abuts against the back of the transparent wall 8, the light funnel 36 is deformed by its queuing against the back of the transparent wall 8 with simultaneous entrapment of the flexible support 12 b in the region of the web portions 35 and biased so far, so that the annular end wall 40 of the Lichttrichters 36 the flexible Carrier 12b presses against the back of the transparent wall 8 from behind.

BEZUGSZEICHENLISTELIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Haushaltsgeräthousehold appliance
1a1a
KältegerätThe refrigerator
22
Korpuscorpus
33
Innenbehälterinner container
44
Lagerraumstorage room
55
FachbodenFold bottom
66
Türblattdoor leaf
77
Türabstellerdoor racks
88th
transparente Wandtransparent wall
8a8a
Glasfrontglass front
8b8b
Metallfrontmetal front
99
Bedienblendecontrol panel
1010
Fensterabschnittwindow section
1111
Eingabevorrichtunginput device
1212
Eingabemittelinput means
12a12a
Touch-ScreenTouch Screen
12b12b
flexibler Trägerflexible carrier
12c12c
Sensorflächesensor surface
1313
Andrückvorrichtungpressure device
13a13a
LichtführungsbauteilLight-guide member
1414
Steuervorrichtungcontrol device
14a14a
Steuerplatinecontrol board
1515
Anschlussleitungconnecting cable
1616
Befestigungsmittelfastener
16a16a
starres Befestigungsmittelrigid fastener
16b16b
federndes Befestigungsmittelresilient fastener
17a17a
erster Endabschnittfirst end section
17b17b
zweiter Endabschnittsecond end section
1818
Löcherholes
1919
LichtkanalLichtkanal
19a19a
LichtleiterkörperLight guide body
2020
lichtaussendendes elektrisches Bauteillight-emitting electrical component
20a20a
LEDLED
2121
erste Haltemittelfirst holding means
21a21a
erste Rasthakenfirst latching hook
2222
Befestigungsrahmenmounting frame
2323
zweite Haltemittelsecond holding means
23a23a
zweite Rasthakensecond latching hook
2424
Schachtshaft
2525
Klemmvorrichtungclamping device
2626
Stirnplattefaceplate
2727
Zinkenprong
2828
Rampenramps
2929
Bodenflächefloor area
3030
Rückwandrear wall
3131
Tragebenesupport plane
3232
Federzungespring tongue
3333
Führungsleistenguide rails
3434
Führungsnutenguide
3535
Stegabschnitteweb sections
3636
Lichttrichterlight funnel
3737
konische Wandconical wall
3838
GrundrahmenabschnittBase frame section
3939
Stirnwandbulkhead
4040
RingstirnwandAnnular end wall

Claims (11)

  1. Household appliance, in particular refrigeration appliance (1a), having an electronic control device (14), which is embodied to control at least one function of the household appliance (1), and which comprises an electronic printed circuit board (14a) and an input apparatus (11) which is connected to the printed circuit board (14a) and has at least one input means (12) and which is embodied to feed an assigned control signal to the printed circuit board (14a) on the basis of a manual actuation of the input means (12), wherein the input apparatus (11) has a flexible support (12b) arranged on a rear side of a wall (8) of the household appliance (1) which is embodied to be at least translucent at least in sections, on which support the at least one input means (12) is arranged, furthermore having a light guide component (13a) which has one or more light ducts (19), which are embodied to guide the light emitted from at least one light-emitting electrical component (20), which is arranged on the electronic printed circuit board (14a), to the surface of the flexible support (12b) facing away from the wall (8) and a pressing device (13) which is embodied to press the flexible support (12b) at least in sections against the rear side of the wall (8) which is embodied to be at least translucent at least in sections, characterised in that the pressing device (13) is embodied on the light guide component (13a) and is formed by one or more of the light ducts (19), by these light ducts (19) being spring-mounted on the light guide component (13a) such that in an arrangement of the input apparatus (11) mounted behind the wall (8), the flexible support (12b) is pressed against the rear side of the wall (8) by means of the spring-mounted light ducts (19).
  2. Household appliance according to claim 1, characterised in that the flexible support (12b) is embodied as a touch film which comprises the input means (12).
  3. Household appliance according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the wall (8) which is embodied to be at least translucent at least in sections is embodied to be transparent at least on these sections.
  4. Household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the pressing device (13) is embodied to press the flexible support (12b) on one or more partial surface sections of its surface facing away from the transparent wall (8) against the rear side of the transparent wall (8).
  5. Household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the pressing device (13) has elastic web sections (35) for spring-mounting the light ducts (19) on the light guide component (13a), which web sections connect in particular each individual light ducts (19) elastically with the light guide component (13a).
  6. Household appliance according to claim 5, characterised in that the web sections (35), in particular running in an S-shape, connect the respective light ducts (19) to the light guide component (13a).
  7. Household appliance according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the web sections (35), the light ducts (19) and the light guide component (13a) is embodied as a single-piece plastic injection-moulded part.
  8. Household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the transparent wall (8) is formed of a surface section of a control panel (9), a surface section of a front glass pane (8a) and/or a surface section of a glass door leaf (6).
  9. Household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the input apparatus (11) has a holding device, on which the flexible support (12b) is fastened in a clamped manner by means of at least one fastening means (16) connected to the holding device and acting in a form and/or force-fit manner.
  10. Household appliance according to claim 9, characterised in that the holding device has at least one rigid, in particular two rigid fastening means (16a) arranged at a distance from one another, which are embodied to fix a first end section (17a) of the flexible support (12b) and the holding device has at least one springy, in particular two springy fastening means (16b) arranged at a distance from one another, which are embodied to fix a second end section (17b) of the flexible support (12b) facing the first end section (17a).
  11. Household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the input apparatus (11), which has the flexible support (12b), is arranged on the at least one input means (12), has a touch screen (12a), the flexible support (12b) forms a sensor surface (12c) of the touch screen (12a) and the at least one input means (12) is formed of a surface area of the sensor surface (12c), in particular a surface area of the sensor surface (12c) assigned to the respective light ducts (19).
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