EP3579734B1 - Dispositif de nettoyage et procédé de nettoyage d'un produit à nettoyer - Google Patents

Dispositif de nettoyage et procédé de nettoyage d'un produit à nettoyer Download PDF

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EP3579734B1
EP3579734B1 EP18704220.5A EP18704220A EP3579734B1 EP 3579734 B1 EP3579734 B1 EP 3579734B1 EP 18704220 A EP18704220 A EP 18704220A EP 3579734 B1 EP3579734 B1 EP 3579734B1
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Jürgen Dirschus
Phillip HUBER
Stefan Kolb
Thomas LOOS
Thomas NÄGER
Thomas Peukert
Marijan Simundic
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/0076—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware of non-domestic use type, e.g. commercial dishwashers for bars, hotels, restaurants, canteens or hospitals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/0018—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/20—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for washing or drying articles, e.g. clothes, motor cars

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  • the invention relates to a method, a cleaning device and a cleaning system for cleaning items to be cleaned, in particular for use in commercial dishwashing technology and/or in large kitchens.
  • Cleaning devices of the type mentioned can be used, for example, in communal catering facilities, such as in particular in company canteens, canteens in schools, authorities, hospitals or care facilities.
  • the cleaning device can be used in particular for cleaning items to be cleaned in the form of items to be washed, which are used directly or indirectly for the preparation, storage or presentation of food and drinks. In particular, these can be dishes and/or trays.
  • Other areas of application of the present invention are also conceivable in principle, in particular areas of application with basically any items to be washed and/or in the household sector.
  • use in the cleaning of care utensils is also conceivable, for example in cleaning and disinfection devices, in particular so-called bedpan washers.
  • a large number of cleaning devices also referred to as cleaning appliances, are known from the prior art, which can clean and/or disinfect items to be cleaned.
  • the invention refers in the following, without restricting other possible areas of application, primarily to dishwashing technology, in particular commercial dishwashing technology, for example commercial dishwashing technology.
  • conveyor dishwashers or pass-through dishwashers are known, in which the items to be cleaned are transported through one or more cleaning chambers by means of a transport device or can be pushed into a cleaning chamber.
  • the design of these cleaning devices depends largely on the various boundary conditions, such as the type of items to be cleaned, the soiling, the throughput or similar conditions.
  • Examples include cleaning devices which are used in EN 10 2004 056 052 A1 , in EN 10 2007 025 263 A1 or in EN 10 2013 220 035 A1
  • the invention can in principle be used for cleaning devices in other areas in addition to cleaning devices for use in dishwashing technology and in particular dishwashing technology.
  • the invention can be used in cleaning devices which are designed as cleaning and disinfection devices, such as in EN 10 2004 056 052 A1 , EN 10 2007 025 263 A1 or EN 10 2013 220 035 A1 which are designed for example for cleaning care utensils such as bedpans or urinals.
  • the invention can also be used in cleaning devices which can be used for cleaning personal protective equipment, such as in WO 2011/144518 A2 described.
  • other areas of application are also conceivable.
  • EN 10 2011 109 801 B3 and EP 2 742 495 B1 a dishwasher with a storage unit for storing an identification number (ID) and a key, which allow a unique identification of the dishwasher.
  • the dishwasher further comprises a data input unit for entering a rinse cycle voucher number (SBN), wherein a number of permitted rinse cycles can be derived from the rinse cycle voucher number (SBN).
  • SBN rinse cycle voucher number
  • the dishwasher also comprises an authorization unit, which is designed to check whether the rinse cycle voucher number (SBN) is valid for the dishwasher identified by the identification number (ID) and the key, and which is further designed to unlock the dishwasher for the number of rinse cycles using the rinse cycle voucher number (SBN) in the event of a positive identification, or to block the dishwasher in the event of a negative identification.
  • an authorization unit which is designed to check whether the rinse cycle voucher number (SBN) is valid for the dishwasher identified by the identification number (ID) and the key, and which is further designed to unlock the dishwasher for the number of rinse cycles using the rinse cycle voucher number (SBN) in the event of a positive identification, or to block the dishwasher in the event of a negative identification.
  • US 4 076 554 A discloses a cost monitoring system for a dishwashing operation.
  • the pumps and/or valves through which water flows during a dishwashing operation are monitored.
  • Monitoring devices provide output values based on identical base costs. These output values are combined and a visual display of the cost of the dishwashing operation is provided.
  • US 2006 / 0 144 430 A1 discloses a method for providing information to a user of a car wash.
  • the method includes receiving one or more signals from a car wash, the signal or signals representing one or more payment transactions.
  • One or more signals representing a value of one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payment transactions are received from the car wash.
  • An indication of the value of the one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payment transactions is included.
  • the method further includes providing information including the indication of the value of the one or more car wash functions purchased with the one or more payment transactions. Further Embodiments relate to a messaging device of a vending machine and a car wash.
  • DE 199 05 979 A1 discloses a water-conducting household appliance, in particular a dishwasher or a washing machine.
  • a water softening device consisting essentially of a regenerable ion exchanger, in which the water softened in the ion exchanger is mixed by adding raw water, taking into account the degree of exhaustion of the ion exchanger, according to the invention the water softened in the ion exchanger is filled into a storage container.
  • the filling time for the storage container is recorded and, on the other hand, this is added up to a total filling time since the time of the last regeneration of the ion exchanger and, on the basis of the filling time, the amount of soft water to be mixed is determined and, on the basis of the total filling time, the amount of water softened by the ion exchanger since the time of its last regeneration and the corresponding exhaustion state of the ion exchanger are determined and, on the basis of the total filling time, the amount of water softened by the ion exchanger since the time of its last regeneration and the corresponding exhaustion state of the ion exchanger are determined and, from this, the amount of raw water to be added for a predetermined degree of hardness of the cleaning liquid is determined.
  • US 5 371 681 A describes a vending device that can respond to a selection of different vending goods during the vending process by recalculating a period of time remaining in the vending process as a function of an allocation of an original payment amount and new calculation parameters associated with the newly selected selection of goods.
  • the high-pressure cleaning device described has the task of developing a high-pressure cleaning device with a coin machine in such a way that the coin machine can be constructed in a much simpler and more cost-effective manner and that when changing from one operating mode to the other, the working time not yet used in one operating mode can be transferred to the other.
  • the invention is characterized in that the operating mode can be selected using a switch arranged on the control panel of the control unit, that a running time can be selected for each operating mode using additional control elements and that the sum of the selected running times is recorded by a decoder and is comparable with the total time recorded by the coin pulse counter.
  • each operating mode is assigned a relay coil and associated relay contacts for electromagnetic activation of the selected operating mode, that the respective relay coil can be switched on by means of a switch and that each relay coil is in series with a time reference, whereby the outputs of the time references form the common input of the decoder.
  • CA 1 189 933 A describes a coin operated car wash control arrangement which allows the user to use the car wash arrangement for different times and different functions.
  • two different functions can be requested and paid for and times can be accumulated.
  • the user can change from one function to another at any time and insert additional money as desired.
  • a comparison device compares accumulated time with used time and turns the system off if the two times match. The operator can preset two different time periods for the different functions.
  • EN 10 2004 056 052 A1 describes a method for assessing and ensuring the thermal hygiene effect on items to be washed that are placed in a washing chamber of a single-chamber dishwasher, or items to be cleaned that are placed in a cleaning chamber of a washer-disinfector, whereby a temperature sensor is permanently assigned to the washing chamber or the cleaning chamber.
  • the thermal hygiene effect is recorded via the temperature and exposure time acting on the items to be washed or cleaned via the temperature sensor and a control system, and the heat equivalent values are calculated from this.
  • EP 2 241 240 A1 describes a method for cleaning items to be cleaned.
  • the items to be cleaned are exposed to at least one cleaning fluid, whereby heat equivalents are recorded with which the items to be cleaned are exposed.
  • the heat equivalents are summed, whereby when the heat equivalents are summed, they are additionally weighted with a compensation function.
  • the compensation function is a function of the temperature at which the heat equivalents were recorded.
  • the compensation function is set up to give heat equivalents recorded in at least one exceptional temperature range a lower weighting than heat equivalents recorded in other temperature ranges.
  • WO 2012/046165 A2 describes a household appliance device with an evaluation unit for evaluating the consumption of at least one external resource by a household appliance and an output unit for outputting the evaluated consumption.
  • the evaluation unit according to the invention evaluates the consumption of the external resource taking into account at least one variable evaluation parameter.
  • the described flush cycle recording is comparatively inflexible and is tied to prior activation. Accordingly, only prepaid models are possible with such designs.
  • the pure counting of flush cycles does not take into account the intensity of use or the user's handling of the cleaning device. For the provider of the cleaning device, this has the disadvantage that a less careful handling of the cleaning device by the operator is not taken into account.
  • the model described has the disadvantage, for example, that careful use of the cleaning device is not taken into account in the billing mode and therefore does not pay off.
  • the object of the present invention to provide a cleaning device, a cleaning system and a method for cleaning items to be cleaned, which at least largely avoid the disadvantages of known devices and methods of the type mentioned.
  • the proposed devices and methods should enable more flexible billing models, which are advantageous for both the provider and the operator of the cleaning device.
  • the terms “have”, “have”, “comprise” or “include” or any grammatical variations thereof are used in a non-exclusive manner. Accordingly, these terms can refer both to situations in which, in addition to the features introduced by these terms, no further features are present, or to situations in which one or more further features are present.
  • the expression “A has B”, “A has B”, “A comprises B” or “A includes B” can refer both to the situation in which, apart from B, no further element is present in A (i.e. to a situation in which A consists exclusively of B), and to the situation in which, in addition to B, one or more further elements are present in A, for example element C, elements C and D or even further elements.
  • the terms “at least one” and “one or more” and grammatical variations of these terms when used in connection with one or more elements or features and intended to express that the element or feature may be provided once or multiple times, are generally used only once, for example when the feature or element is first introduced. When the feature or element is subsequently mentioned again, the corresponding term “at least one” or “one or more” is generally no longer used, without limiting the possibility that the feature or element may be provided once or multiple times.
  • a cleaning device for cleaning items to be cleaned is proposed according to claim 1.
  • the cleaning device is selected from a dishwasher and a cleaning and disinfection device for cleaning and/or disinfecting care utensils and comprises at least one cleaning chamber and at least one application device for applying at least one cleaning fluid to the items to be cleaned in the cleaning chamber.
  • the cleaning device also comprises at least one controller, wherein the controller is set up to control the cleaning device to carry out at least two operating modes, in particular at least two cleaning programs.
  • the controller is also set up to record at least one usage variable, wherein the usage variable characterizes a current usage of the cleaning device.
  • the controller is also set up to assign at least one weighting to the at least one usage variable.
  • the controller also has at least one counting device which is set up to accumulate usage times of the cleaning device weighted with the weighting and to generate at least one usage information item about usage of the cleaning device therefrom.
  • a cleaning device is generally understood to mean a device which is designed to at least partially remove adhering contaminants and/or germs from items to be cleaned.
  • the cleaning device according to the invention is selected from a dishwasher, in particular a commercial dishwasher, for example a program dishwasher and/or a conveyor dishwasher, and a cleaning and disinfection device for cleaning and/or disinfecting care utensils, for example as a cleaning device which is designed to clean containers for receiving human excreta.
  • a dishwasher in particular a commercial dishwasher, for example a program dishwasher and/or a conveyor dishwasher
  • a cleaning and disinfection device for cleaning and/or disinfecting care utensils, for example as a cleaning device which is designed to clean containers for receiving human excreta.
  • the cleaning device can also be a dishwasher, such as can be used to clean containers in the food production and/or food processing environment.
  • the cleaning device can also be a disinfection dishwasher.
  • other designs are also conceivable in principle.
  • the cleaning device can be designed in particular as a conveyor dishwasher, in particular as a conveyor dishwasher.
  • a conveyor dishwasher is understood to mean a dishwasher, i.e. a machine for cleaning of items to be washed in the form of dishes, which is set up to transport the items to be washed through a cleaning chamber.
  • this can be a conveyor-type dishwasher and/or a basket-type dishwasher, i.e. a dishwasher in which the dishes are transported through the cleaning device by means of a conveyor belt, for example a conveyor belt onto which the dishes are placed directly and/or onto which one or more baskets with the dishes to be cleaned are placed.
  • the conveyor dishwasher can be designed in particular for commercial use, for example in one or more of the above-mentioned communal catering establishments. However, other types of cleaning devices are also possible in principle.
  • the cleaning fluid can be, for example, a cleaning liquid and/or a gaseous cleaning fluid.
  • this cleaning fluid can comprise a cleaning liquid, for example an aqueous cleaning liquid, for example water in the form of fresh water and/or with one or more additives, for example with one or more cleaning concentrates and/or one or more rinse aid concentrates and/or one or more disinfectants.
  • the cleaning fluid can have one or more additives, for example at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a cleaning concentrate, a rinse aid and a disinfectant.
  • the cleaning fluid can comprise steam, for example.
  • other configurations are also conceivable in principle.
  • the at least one cleaning fluid can in principle comprise, for example, at least one cleaning liquid, in particular at least one aqueous cleaning liquid.
  • Other types of cleaning fluids can also be used in principle.
  • a cleaning fluid can therefore be understood to mean any fluid, in particular a liquid, which can have a cleaning effect on the items to be cleaned.
  • a cleaning chamber is generally understood to mean a chamber in which the above-described cleaning process of the items to be cleaned is carried out completely or partially.
  • the cleaning fluid or one of several cleaning fluids can be applied in a cleaning chamber.
  • the cleaning device can comprise at least one transport device which is set up to transport the items to be cleaned in a transport direction from an inlet area through the cleaning chamber to an outlet area.
  • the chamber is preferably completely or partially enclosed by a housing.
  • the cleaning chamber can be designed like a tunnel or comprise part of a tunnel, for example with an inlet and an outlet, wherein the items to be cleaned are introduced into the cleaning chamber at the inlet and exit the cleaning chamber at the outlet.
  • An inlet is therefore understood to be an area outside the cleaning chamber which is arranged directly in front of the cleaning chamber in the transport direction and in which the items to be cleaned can be placed on the transport device.
  • an outlet is understood to be an area outside the cleaning chamber which is arranged directly behind the cleaning chamber in the transport direction and in which the items to be cleaned can be removed from the transport device.
  • a transport device is generally understood to mean any device which is set up to transport the items to be cleaned through the cleaning chamber in the transport direction.
  • this transport device can be selected from a belt transport device with at least one conveyor belt, a ratchet transport system and a roller transport device with at least one transport roller or a plurality of transport rollers, for example one or more driven transport rollers, by means of which, for example, the items to be cleaned can be transported directly and/or one or more baskets holding the items to be cleaned can be transported in the transport direction through the cleaning chamber.
  • the transport device can, for example, have at least one drive, for example at least one drive motor.
  • this can be a drive which drives at least one conveyor belt and/or at least one transport roller or another type of transport element of the transport device.
  • An application device is basically any device or combination of devices by means of which the cleaning fluid can be applied to the items to be cleaned, for example by spraying, irradiating or dripping the cleaning fluid onto the items to be cleaned.
  • the application device can have at least one nozzle system.
  • one or more nozzle systems can be provided in the conveyor dishwasher. If, for example, several cleaning zones are provided, each cleaning zone can be assigned at least one such nozzle system.
  • the cleaning device can be set up in such a way that the items to be cleaned pass through the cleaning zones one after the other. For example, reference can be made to the above-mentioned prior art for an arrangement of such cleaning zones.
  • the cleaning device comprises at least one controller.
  • a controller is understood to mean a one-part or multi-part device of the cleaning device, which is set up to completely or partially control and/or regulate the operation of the cleaning device.
  • the controller can be set up to change, in particular to control and/or regulate, one or more operating parameters of the cleaning device, for example at least one temperature, at least one pressure, at least one transport speed or also a combination of the above and/or other operating parameters.
  • the controller can in particular comprise at least one data processing device, for example at least one processor.
  • the controller can in particular be set up in terms of programming, for example to control at least one cleaning program of the cleaning device and to control or carry out a method according to the invention.
  • the controller can comprise at least one volatile and/or non-volatile data memory.
  • the control can comprise at least one interface, for example a human-machine interface for entering commands and/or for outputting information, and/or a wireless or wired interface for unidirectional or bidirectional exchange of data and/or commands between the cleaning device and at least one further device.
  • the control can in particular comprise at least one computer and/or at least one processor.
  • the control can in particular be a central or decentralized machine control of the cleaning device.
  • the control is set up to control the cleaning device to carry out at least two operating modes.
  • An operating mode is understood to mean an operation of the cleaning device which is characterized by at least one operating parameter.
  • An operation is generally understood to mean a use of the cleaning device. The use can either be designed in such a way that the cleaning device is actually used to clean items to be cleaned, or that the cleaning device is otherwise operated in such a way that, for example, it is either ready for operation or, for example, a cleaning program or maintenance program is carried out.
  • An operating mode in which the cleaning device is used to clean items to be cleaned can also be referred to as a cleaning mode.
  • the at least two operating modes can thus comprise at least one cleaning mode or even at least two different cleaning modes.
  • the at least two operating modes can in particular be selected from the group consisting of: cleaning programs in which the items to be cleaned are exposed to the cleaning fluid; drying programs for drying the items to be cleaned; maintenance programs for maintaining the cleaning device; a stand-by mode; a self-cleaning mode of the cleaning device.
  • cleaning programs in which the items to be cleaned are exposed to the cleaning fluid drying programs for drying the items to be cleaned
  • maintenance programs for maintaining the cleaning device a stand-by mode
  • a self-cleaning mode of the cleaning device can be selected from the group consisting of: cleaning programs in which the items to be cleaned are exposed to the cleaning fluid; drying programs for drying the items to be cleaned; maintenance programs for maintaining the cleaning device; a stand-by mode; a self-cleaning mode of the cleaning device.
  • other configurations are also possible.
  • a cleaning program is generally understood to be a continuous, time-limited or cyclical process in which the items to be cleaned are cleaned under controlled conditions.
  • Each cleaning program can be characterized by certain operating parameters, for example, which can be specified and preferably monitored, for example by the control system.
  • a usage variable is generally understood to be a measurable quantity, a measurable variable or another detectable value that characterizes a current use of the cleaning device. This can generally be a value that can be measured using at least one sensor or a value that is actively specified by the controller, for example based on a program sequence.
  • a usage is generally understood to be a type of operation of the cleaning device that is determined by a program currently selected by the user, another specification by the user or another mode of operation of the cleaning device. As explained in more detail below, the usage can be characterized in particular by one or more operating parameters.
  • An operating parameter is generally understood to be any measurable or detectable quantity that characterizes an operation of the cleaning device or a part thereof.
  • the at least one usage variable generally describes how the cleaning device is used by a user
  • the at least one operating parameter describes the technical implementation of this usage.
  • the usage variable is to be understood as a generic term here, since usage by a user in a certain way naturally affects the setting of one or more operating parameters.
  • the at least one usage variable can comprise at least one operating parameter.
  • the at least one usage variable can also comprise other information, for example information derived from the at least one operating parameter, such as information about correct care or maintenance of the cleaning device and/or information about the use of suitable media in the cleaning device.
  • the at least one usage variable can also include, for example, information about loading the cleaning device with items to be cleaned and/or about a throughput of items to be cleaned through the cleaning device.
  • the at least one usage variable can also include at least one piece of identification information that is uniquely assigned to the cleaning device.
  • the controller can generate such information.
  • a unique machine identifier can be part of the at least one usage variable.
  • “Current” use is generally understood to mean the use characterized above at an observation point in time or over an observation period.
  • the evaluation of the use and the weighting described in more detail below can therefore take place in real time.
  • the evaluation of the use and the weighting described in more detail below can also take place with a time delay, for example after a specified period of time or after a cleaning program has been carried out or only upon request, for example by the user or an operator of the cleaning device.
  • the control is set up to assign at least one weighting to the at least one usage variable.
  • a weighting is generally understood to mean information about the contribution that a certain usage variable from a plurality of possible usage variables makes to the usage information actually generated at the end for an observation period.
  • the weighting can be at least one weighting factor.
  • the weighting or, if several weightings are used, each of these weightings can be a real number, in particular a real number from 0 to 1.
  • other values or value ranges are also possible in principle.
  • the technical background here is, for example, that certain types of use and thus certain usage variables in particular contribute more to wear of the cleaning device than other types of use.
  • a usage variable that characterizes a load on such a wearing part or several such wearing parts can be weighted more heavily than a usage variable that has a smaller effect on wear of the cleaning device.
  • the usage variables can be kept simple or can be relatively complex and based on empirical values.
  • the cleaning device can be simply designed to carry out a gentle cleaning program at a lower temperature, for example just 85 °C, and a more intensive cleaning program at a higher temperature, for example 95 °C.
  • usage times in which the cleaning device is operated with the gentle cleaning program can be weighted with 0.5 and usage times in which the cleaning device is operated with the intensive cleaning program can be weighted with 1.0.
  • This provides a more realistic picture of the wear and tear of the cleaning device over an observation period than, for example, with pure time recording.
  • this simple example can be made as complex as desired, since numerous cleaning programs can exist or numerous different operating modes, each of which can be characterized by certain operating parameters, for example.
  • operating parameters that are known to have a high impact on the use and/or wear and tear of the cleaning device can be recorded as usage variables or in usage variables and weighted accordingly.
  • the assignment of the at least one weighting to the at least one usage variable can be carried out in such a way that each recorded usage variable is assigned exactly one weighting.
  • other configurations are also possible in principle, for example by assigning groups of usage variables together or by assigning multiple weightings to one usage variable.
  • a weighting function can be used as a function of multiple usage variables, so that, for example, this weighting function determines a weighting factor for weighting a time unit from multiple usage variables.
  • the assignment of the at least one weighting to the at least one usage variable can be predetermined, for example fixed, can take place in real time or can also take place with a time offset before or after the usage is observed.
  • the assignment of the at least one weighting to the at least one usage variable can in particular be carried out automatically, for example by a corresponding control program.
  • the control can contain at least one algorithm which assigns the at least one weighting to the at least one usage variable, for example in the form of at least one function f(p).
  • Several functions can also be provided, from which a function is selected, for example depending on whether at least one predetermined condition is met.
  • the control can contain at least one table, for example an electronic table and in particular at least one lookup table, which contains weightings for a plurality of usage variables. This table can also be viewed as a function, for example.
  • the tables can be designed to be as complex as desired. Other types of assignment, for example within the framework of a fixed computer program, are also possible and are generally known to the person skilled in the art.
  • the controller also has at least one counting device.
  • a “counting device” is generally understood to mean a device which is set up to generate usage information about use of the cleaning device, taking into account actual use of the cleaning device.
  • the counting device can be designed entirely or partially in hardware and/or entirely or partially as a software program.
  • the counting device can be designed entirely or partially as a software module of a control software.
  • the counting device can comprise a processor, for example a processor of the controller, which is programmatically set up to generate the usage information.
  • the counting device can also be designed entirely or partially as a separate software module or entirely or partially as a separate hardware module.
  • the controller can be designed in one or more parts, so that the counting device can also be designed, for example, as a separate module, which can, however, be connected to other components of the controller and which is to be considered as a component of the controller.
  • the counting device is designed to accumulate weighted usage times of the cleaning device and to derive at least one usage information item about the use of the cleaning device.
  • Usage time is generally understood to mean an infinitesimal or finite period of time during which the cleaning device is operated, in particular in at least one operating mode. For example, this can be a period of time during which the cleaning device or a part thereof is supplied with electrical energy, is switched on or is in a standby mode. The period of time does not have to extend over the entire period of operation in the operating mode, but can also be a part of it.
  • the usage time can comprise small time intervals, each of which is weighted and summed up or integrated. Examples are explained in more detail below.
  • “cumulation” is generally understood to mean a summation or integration of values. In particular, it can be a summation of time intervals, each of which is weighted with at least one weighting. Alternatively or additionally, integration can also take place, i.e. a continuous summation of weighted time intervals, for example in the form of so-called weighted Riemann sums.
  • usage information is generally understood to mean information about the use of the cleaning device, for example about an observation period or usage period within which the above-described accumulation takes place.
  • the usage information can in particular comprise one or more pieces of information selected from the group consisting of: an intensity of use, wear, proper or improper use, a type of use.
  • this accumulation can also be converted into usage information by an algorithm or, for example, using a table.
  • fictitious "usage units" can be defined which, for example, correlate linearly with the accumulation.
  • such maintenance or self-cleaning can be rewarded, for example by deducting 5 usage units per self-cleaning.
  • Various models are conceivable here and can be implemented within the scope of the present invention.
  • the usage information can in particular be directly or indirectly converted into a fee with a provider of the cleaning device, for example according to a certain tariff, in particular a tariff table. Examples are given in more detail below.
  • the usage information can be converted directly into a fee, can be converted to a flat rate, or a flat rate can be deducted, can be deducted from a credit, a credit can be credited to the usage information or similar.
  • the intensity of use or the regularity of use for example the regular implementation of self-cleaning programs or maintenance, can now be included in the billing. This encourages the user to handle the cleaning device carefully, as such careful and careful handling can have a positive effect on a reduced fee.
  • environmental aspects can also play a role here, so that, for example, environmentally friendly behavior has a positive effect for the user, as, for example, more environmentally friendly use can be remunerated at a lower rate than more environmentally damaging use.
  • Various models are basically possible.
  • the present invention offers the advantage that more realistic remuneration can be offered, which takes into account actual use and thus actual wear and tear of the cleaning device. This is particularly important when cleaning devices are only made available to a user for a certain period of time and are then to be used for other purposes.
  • the usage information can be used for other purposes other than calculating a fee.
  • maintenance intervals can also be adapted to actual usage and thus to the usage information provided and/or selected based on the usage information.
  • the usage information can be compared with one or more threshold values in order to then output information about required maintenance and/or self-cleaning. For example, when 1000, 5000 or 10,000 usage units are reached, self-cleaning can be carried out automatically or a request for self-cleaning can be issued. In this way, self-cleaning and/or maintenance can be adapted to actual usage, which can bring about cost advantages and lead to more environmentally friendly behavior, since when the intervals are calculated without taking actual usage into account, the worst possible case of usage must usually be assumed.
  • the cleaning device according to the present invention can be advantageously developed in various ways.
  • the cleaning device can be designed in various ways.
  • the cleaning device is selected from a dishwasher, in particular a commercial dishwasher, although applications in a household area are also possible, and a cleaning and disinfection device for cleaning and/or disinfecting care utensils.
  • the cleaning device can in particular be selected from the group consisting of: a single-chamber dishwasher, in particular a commercial single-chamber dishwasher; a pass-through dishwasher; a hood dishwasher; a conveyor dishwasher, in particular a belt conveyor or basket conveyor dishwasher.
  • the controller can be set up in particular to record the usage times according to a time recording mode, wherein the time recording mode is selected from the group consisting of: continuous time recording; cumulative time recording in discrete time intervals; cumulative time recording in discrete usage cycles.
  • time can therefore generally encompass a continuous time within the scope of the present invention, for example a time in the form of an absolute time, a time period in seconds, minutes, hours or other time units or similar.
  • the time can be recorded continuously or in discrete intervals, for example if the smallest time unit is 5 minutes or something similar.
  • cycles can also be used as time units, which do not necessarily have to have the same duration. However, time units of the same duration are preferably accumulated. However, other configurations are also possible in principle.
  • the assignment of weights can be rigid or flexible.
  • the assignment of weights can be carried out using at least one assignment algorithm and/or using an assignment table, as explained above as an example.
  • the usage variable can in particular comprise at least one operating parameter of the cleaning device recorded by the controller or can be determined by means of at least one operating parameter of the cleaning device recorded by the controller.
  • the at least one operating parameter can be selected from the group consisting of: a temperature of the at least one cleaning fluid; a media consumption, in particular a consumption of at least one medium selected from the group consisting of: water or a cleaning agent; a duty cycle of at least one consumer of the cleaning device, in particular at least one heater and/or at least one pump, for example a circulating pump; a speed of at least one nozzle arm of the application device; a property of at least one cleaning fluid, in particular a pH value and/or a hardness of at least one cleaning fluid, in particular a pH value and/or a hardness of water used in the cleaning fluid; a type of the at least one cleaning fluid and/or a component of the at least one cleaning fluid; a heating output of at least one heating element of the cleaning
  • the at least one operating parameter can be recorded or can be recorded or can also be specified or can be specified. It can thus be, for example, at least one operating parameter that can be recorded by sensors. Alternatively or additionally, however, it can also be at least one operating parameter that is specified by the control itself, for example as part of one or more rinsing programs, and is therefore known. Again alternatively or additionally, the at least one operating parameter, as stated above, can comprise at least one loading of the cleaning device with items to be cleaned, wherein at least one operating parameter selected from a type, a quantity, a material or a degree of soiling of the items to be cleaned can be recorded.
  • This recording can in turn be carried out by sensors, for example by means of at least one image sensor and/or at least one material sensor such as at least one metal sensor.
  • the items to be cleaned can also have at least one identifier which, for example, characterizes the type and/or identity of the items to be cleaned, such as at least one RFID chip and/or barcode, which can be recorded by sensors by the cleaning device.
  • identifier which, for example, characterizes the type and/or identity of the items to be cleaned, such as at least one RFID chip and/or barcode, which can be recorded by sensors by the cleaning device.
  • the cleaning device can have at least one sensor connected to the controller for detecting the at least one operating parameter. It should be noted that any combination is possible, for example combinations of sensor-detectable operating parameters and predetermined operating parameters.
  • the at least one operating parameter can be, for example, an operating parameter which is actually present or which is specified by the control system, for example as a setpoint.
  • the at least one operating parameter can be specified by the user, either directly or in the form of a specification of a control program or cleaning program, which implies the operating parameter.
  • the control can have at least one user interface, by means of which a user can specify the at least one operating parameter and/or change a value of the operating parameter, for example directly or by selecting a corresponding cleaning program, which, for example, implies a certain value or progression of the operating parameter.
  • the control can be set up to enable the user to select at least one cleaning program by means of the user interface.
  • n 1 or n>1.
  • a simple function or table can be used as a weighting function to determine the weighting. If several usage variables p are planned, more complex tables or multi-dimensional functions can be used.
  • a particularly simple possibility is to create at least one weighting function in the form of linear combinations of the usage variables.
  • the at least one usage variable can characterize a use of the cleaning device in any way.
  • the at least one usage variable or, if several are provided, at least one of the usage variables can also be set up to record at least one downtime and/or at least one standby time of the cleaning device. These times, which in principle also stress and wear out electronic components of the cleaning device, for example, can also be recorded and, for example, associated with a low weighting, for example a weighting of 0.2 compared to a weighting of 1.0 for regular operation.
  • time intervals are then weighted accordingly during the accumulation.
  • Other, more complex options are also available.
  • the present invention can also be used to reward maintenance measures for the cleaning device, in particular maintenance measures initiated by the user.
  • This can be, for example, a maintenance process in the form of a self-cleaning program and/or maintenance or cleaning of the cleaning device.
  • the control can be set up to record the performance of at least one maintenance process, with the counting device being set up to take the maintenance process into account when generating the usage information.
  • the control can in particular be set up to take the maintenance process into account in the usage information with an opposite sign compared to regular use. For example, as described above, this can take place in the form of a bonus which is deducted from the cumulative value.
  • the bonus can, for example, be fixed or can also be determined variably, for example according to the intensity and/or duration of the maintenance process.
  • the maintenance process can in particular comprise at least one element selected from the group consisting of: a self-cleaning cycle; use of a maintenance medium, in particular a water softener and/or a decalcifier; routine cleaning; maintenance of the cleaning device.
  • a self-cleaning cycle a maintenance medium, in particular a water softener and/or a decalcifier
  • routine cleaning routine cleaning
  • the cleaning device can be used as part of a cleaning system according to one or more of the embodiments described above and/or according to one or more of the embodiments described in more detail below.
  • a system is generally understood to mean a device which is composed of a plurality of interacting components. The components can, for example, communicate with one another via one or more interfaces and thus interact and work together.
  • a cleaning system is accordingly understood to mean a system which is designed to carry out at least one cleaning operation as defined above.
  • a cleaning system for cleaning items to be cleaned comprising at least one cleaning device according to the present invention and further comprising at least one reading device, wherein the reading device is configured to read the usage information from the cleaning device.
  • a reading device is generally understood to be a device which is set up to read at least one item of information from another device and/or to receive such information. Reading can be done actively or passively, for example by the reading device requesting the information or by the information being transmitted to the reading device without being requested.
  • the reading device can in particular be designed separately from the cleaning system and can be connected to the cleaning device via at least one interface.
  • the at least one interface can be selected from the group consisting of: a wireless interface, a wired interface, an electrical interface, an optical interface, an acoustic interface, an electromagnetic interface.
  • Various designs are conceivable here and are generally known to those skilled in the art.
  • the reading device can be designed and/or used in various ways.
  • it can be a handheld device.
  • This handheld device can be carried by a service technician or a sales representative, for example, in order to read the usage information on site at a cleaning device.
  • the service technician can use this information, for example, to determine whether maintenance is required and, if applicable, in what form and/or intensity this is necessary.
  • the sales representative can, for example, use the usage information to calculate a usage fee.
  • the reading device can also have at least one cost calculation device, which is set up to assign at least one usage fee, also referred to as a usage fee, to the usage information read out. As explained above, this can be done, for example, in the form of a tariff table or in another way.
  • the reading device can also be designed in whole or in part in another way, for example as a computer, for example, a computer integrated into a network, which is connected to the cleaning device via the network and can read the usage information.
  • the reading device can also be designed as a mobile communication device, for example a smartphone.
  • a method for operating a cleaning device is proposed.
  • the cleaning device is selected from a dishwasher and a cleaning and disinfection device for cleaning and/or disinfecting care utensils and is designed according to the present invention, so that reference can be made, for example, to the above description of the cleaning device according to the invention and its design options or to the following description of possible embodiments and vice versa.
  • the method comprises the method steps described in more detail below. These method steps can in particular be carried out in the order mentioned. However, a different order is also possible in principle. Furthermore, one, several or all method steps can be carried out simply or individually or in groups. Furthermore, two or more method steps can also be carried out in an overlapping manner or in parallel. Furthermore, one, several or all method steps can also be carried out continuously.
  • a cleaning device according to the invention can be used in particular. Accordingly, reference can be made to the above description with regard to possible embodiments and definitions.
  • process steps a) and b) can be carried out repeatedly.
  • process steps a) and b) can be carried out continuously, at regular intervals or at predetermined times.
  • other configurations are also possible in principle.
  • the proposed method can be implemented in particular easily using at least one computer.
  • This computer can in particular be contained in at least one control of the cleaning device, since, as stated above, this can in particular contain at least one data processing device, in particular at least one computer.
  • the method steps a) to c) can be carried out using at least one computer or computer program.
  • a computer-readable data structure which is set up to carry out the method according to the invention in one of the described embodiments when the data structure is executed by a computer or computer network, in particular a computer or computer network of the control of the cleaning device.
  • the computer-readable data structure can in particular be stored on at least one data carrier.
  • a computer program with program code for carrying out the method according to the invention in one of the described embodiments is also proposed, wherein the implementation takes place when the computer program is executed on a computer or computer network, for example on a control of the cleaning device.
  • a computer program product with program code means is also proposed, wherein the program code means are stored or can be stored on a storage medium, wherein the program code means are set up to carry out the method according to one of the preceding method claims when the program code means are executed on a computer or computer network, in particular on a control of the cleaning device.
  • cleaning devices 110 according to the invention are shown.
  • the example according to Figure 1 a single-chamber dishwasher 112, whereas in the embodiment according to Figure 3 a conveyor dishwasher 312 is shown, also referred to as a conveyor dishwasher.
  • a conveyor dishwasher 312 is shown, also referred to as a conveyor dishwasher.
  • cleaning devices 110 Alternatively or additionally, Other cleaning devices should also be considered, such as cleaning and disinfection devices or cleaning devices for types of items other than dishes.
  • the cleaning device 110 in Figure 1 can be designed in particular as a commercial single-chamber dishwasher. However, a design as a household dishwasher is also possible in principle. For examples of possible designs of such single-chamber dishwashers 112, reference can be made to EN 10 2008 015 796 B4 However, other configurations are also possible.
  • the cleaning device 110 has at least one cleaning chamber 114.
  • items to be cleaned 116 for example dishes, are subjected to cleaning fluid 118.
  • One or more application devices 120 can be provided for this application, which can also be referred to as fluid devices in this exemplary embodiment.
  • These application devices 120 can, for example, comprise a rinsing nozzle system 122 and a rinsing nozzle system 124.
  • the application device 120 comprises, for example, a plurality of nozzles 123, which can be arranged, for example, in spray arms 125 of the application device 120, for example in rotating spray arms 125.
  • the nozzle systems 122, 124 can, for example, be arranged within the cleaning chamber 114 above and/or below a basket 126 in which the items to be cleaned 116 are accommodated.
  • the cleaning chamber 114 can be loaded with the items to be cleaned 116 via a door 128, for example a front flap.
  • the rinsing nozzle system 122 can be supplied with cleaning fluid 118, for example a cleaning solution, from a rinsing tank 136, which can be located in the floor area of the cleaning chamber 114, for example, via rinsing lines 130, a rinsing pump 132 and a 3-way valve 134.
  • the optional rinsing nozzle system 124 can be supplied with cleaning fluid 118 from a rinsing tank 144, for example with rinsing fluid in the form of rinse aid solution, via rinsing lines 138, a rinsing valve 140 and a rinsing pump 142.
  • the rinsing tank 144 can be supplied with fresh water, for example, via a fresh water supply line 146. Furthermore, the cleaning device 110 can have a drain line 148, which can be connected, for example, to the rinsing tank 136 via the 3-way valve 134, which can optionally have a drain pump 150 and which can optionally be connected to a drain 152.
  • the cleaning device 110 can also have at least one temperature control device 153 for controlling the temperature of the at least one cleaning fluid 118. Furthermore, the heating device 110 can have a further heating element 156 in the rinsing tank 144 for heating the cleaning fluid 118 held there in the form of the rinsing fluid.
  • the rinsing tank 144 can be designed as a boiler and/or can have a continuous flow heater or be connected to a continuous flow heater.
  • the cleaning device 110 which can be designed as a program machine, for example, at least one cleaning program can run.
  • at least one controller 157 can be provided for this purpose, by means of which a program sequence can be controlled.
  • a first program step can be carried out in which the items to be cleaned 116 are rinsed from the rinse tank 136.
  • the rinsing can take place, for example, in a circulation mode via the rinse pump 132, which can also be referred to as a circulation pump.
  • the rinsing liquid can then be partially or completely drained from the rinse tank 136 via the drain pump 150 and the 3-way valve 134.
  • the rinsing fluid can already have been prepared, for example heated, in the rinsing tank 144.
  • the items to be cleaned 116 can then be rinsed or clear rinsed with cleaning fluid from the rinsing tank 144, which can be done in a single pass or, optionally, also in a circulation mode.
  • One or more further program steps can follow, for example one or more drying steps, before the cleaning program can be ended.
  • the controller 157 can, for example, comprise at least one processor 158 and at least one data memory 160.
  • the controller 157 can also have at least one user interface 162 and/or at least one data interface 164, for example for wireless or wired exchange of data and/or control commands.
  • the controller 157 is in particular designed to control the cleaning device 110 in at least two operating modes. For example, these can be two or more cleaning programs. These can be selected by a user, for example, via the user interface 162. Alternatively or additionally, the user can also select further details via the user interface 162, such as directly setting certain operating parameters.
  • the cleaning device 110 also has, for example, a plurality of sensors for detecting operating parameters.
  • these sensors can include a temperature sensor 166 in the washing tank 136 and a temperature sensor 168 in the rinsing tank 144.
  • the controller 157 can also be set up to detect operating parameters in other ways, for example pump speeds of the pumps 132, 142 and 150, pump speeds of the pumps 132, 142 and 150, valve positions of the valves 134, 140 and heating outputs of the heating elements 154, 156.
  • Other operating parameters can also be detected alternatively or additionally, for example by means of pressure sensors, volume flow sensors or similar sensors or control information.
  • the controller 157 is accordingly set up to record at least one usage variable, wherein the at least one usage variable can, for example, comprise at least one operating parameter. Alternatively or additionally, however, the at least one usage variable can also comprise other types of information, for example which rinsing program the user has selected.
  • the at least one usage variable characterizes a current use of the cleaning device 110.
  • the controller 157 is set up to assign at least one weighting to the at least one usage variable.
  • the controller 157 has a counting device 170, which in this case can, for example, comprise the processor 158 and the data memory 160.
  • the counting device is set up, for example in terms of programming, to accumulate usage times of the cleaning device 110 weighted with the weighting and to generate at least one usage information item about a use of the cleaning device from this. This is to be explained using a flow chart of a possible method for operating the cleaning device 110 in Figure 2 be explained by way of example.
  • a value for a current, already cumulative usage variable N(t 0 ) is read from the data memory 160.
  • This method step 212 serves to ensure that cumulative values can be reused when the method was previously carried out, so that a total cumulative value for the usage variable N over several method sequences can be generated.
  • maintenance personnel can also, for example, reset the value N in the data memory 160 or set it to a predetermined start value.
  • a query is then made as to whether a maintenance process is currently being carried out.
  • a weighting is then assigned to these usage variables in method step 220. This is shown as an example in Table 1.
  • the heating output can, for example, be set to the values 2.0 kW, 2.5 kW and 3.0 kW for the heating element 154, depending on the program, and the heating output p 2 can be set to the values 3.0 kW and 6.0 kW.
  • the values for the weighting f assigned to each of these possible combinations are given in the table.
  • the weighting can have a dimension or can basically be dimensionless, depending on the ultimately desired value for the usage variable.
  • the weighting is given in units of /min, since a subsequent multiplication with time units, given in min, takes place, as will be explained in more detail below.
  • the determined weighting ultimately has the time unit /min.
  • c denotes a calibration factor, which can optionally be added.
  • This new value of N can be stored in the data memory 160, for example, also in step 222, so that the next program run and the next program loop can be carried out with this incremented value.
  • the time period ⁇ t is waited for, in step 224.
  • the time period ⁇ t can be rigid or flexible, for example depending on the program sequence.
  • the time period ⁇ t can be 0.5 min or 1 min. Other values are also conceivable.
  • step 226 the program asks whether the program has been aborted. If this is the case, the current value for the usage information N is written into the data memory 160 in step 228. If this is not the case, the program can, for example, jump back to step 218 with the current value N(t) as the starting value and record the usage variables again. In this way, a cumulative usage is calculated over the operation of the cleaning device using this simple program. which takes into account the actual loads on the cleaning device 110. It should be noted that the process shown is merely an example of a process which can be made much more complex in practice.
  • the Figure 1 simultaneously represents an embodiment of a cleaning system 172.
  • This cleaning system 172 comprises, in addition to the cleaning device 110, at least one reader 174, which is set up to read the usage information from the cleaning device 110, in particular from the controller 157.
  • the reader 174 can, for example, comprise at least one interface 176, which can communicate, for example, with the data interface 164 of the cleaning device 110.
  • the reader 174 can comprise various types of user interfaces 178.
  • the reader 174 can also comprise at least one cost calculation device 180, for example again as a component of a processor 182 and/or as a software program that can run on the processor 182.
  • the cost calculation device 180 is set up to assign at least one usage fee to the usage information read out.
  • the reading device 174 can also be simply configured to read out the usage variable, for example by service personnel, and then, for example upon returning to a provider's premises, to calculate a usage fee from this usage information or to use the usage information in another way, for example for determining maintenance intervals based on actual usage.
  • the reading device 174 is designed as a handheld device. However, this is not necessarily the case.
  • the reading device 174 can be a computer connected to the cleaning device 110 via a computer network, so that, for example, the usage information can also be read online.
  • Various designs are conceivable.
  • the cleaning device 110 comprises a GPS device 184 as an additional sensor.
  • This GPS device 184 can, for example, determine the location of the cleaning device 110.
  • Such information can also be of interest for use.
  • a single-chamber dishwasher 112, as in Figure 1 shown can be easily transported.
  • different tariffs for calculating a usage fee can apply to different users. This can be taken into account, for example, by recording the location as an additional usage variable and, for example, depending on the installation location, a different allocation of weightings is carried out in method step 220.
  • the location can be included in the allocation by means of a tariff factor or a tariff table, or, alternatively, different formulas and/or different tables can be used depending on the installation location.
  • the cleaning device 110 is shown as an example in Figure 1 as a single-chamber dishwasher 112. However, this is not necessarily the case, as can be seen from the example of Figure 3 will be explained. Thus, alternatively or additionally, other types of cleaning devices, for example for the care sector or also larger dishwashers, can be designed according to the invention.
  • Figure 3 shows a sectional view of an example of a cleaning device 110 and a cleaning system 172.
  • the cleaning device 110 is in Figure 3 designed as a conveyor dishwasher 312 and has a transport device 314, by means of which items to be cleaned 116, for example dishes, can be transported through a cleaning chamber 114 of the cleaning device 110.
  • the cleaning device 110 can be designed as a basket transport machine and can be set up to transport the items to be cleaned 116 in transport baskets 316, or as a belt transport machine, in which the items to be cleaned 116 are transported directly on a conveyor belt, as shown in this embodiment.
  • the items to be cleaned 116 can be transported in a transport direction 318 from a feed zone 320 to an outlet zone 322.
  • the cleaning chamber 114 can be divided into several zones, whereby, for example, a pre-clearing zone 324, a washing zone 326 and a rinsing zone 328 can be provided. Adjoining these zones, at least one drying zone 330 can also be provided, in which the items to be cleaned 116 are dried by means of a fan 332.
  • the zones 324, 326 and 328 can generally be referred to as rinsing zones 334, within which application devices 336, in the form of nozzle systems with nozzles 123, are provided to apply at least one cleaning fluid 118 to the item 116 to be cleaned.
  • a pre-clearing nozzle system 338 can be provided in the pre-clearing zone 324, which is fed from a pre-clearing tank 342 via a pre-clearing pump 340.
  • a washing zone nozzle system 344 can be provided in the washing zone 326, which can be fed from a washing tank 348 via a washing zone pump 346.
  • the rinsing zone 328 can have a pump rinsing system 350 and a fresh water rinsing system 352 following in the transport direction 318.
  • the pump rinse 350 has a pump rinse nozzle system 354, and the fresh water rinse 352 has a fresh water rinse nozzle system 356.
  • the fresh water supply line 362 can, for example, comprise a temperature control device 153 in the form of a heating device 366, by means of which the supplied fresh water can be heated, for example to a temperature of 80°C to 100°C, preferably to a temperature of at least 85°C.
  • the fresh water supply line 362 can optionally be routed via at least one heat recovery device 368, in which waste heat from the cleaning device 110 can be used to heat the fresh water supplied.
  • the items to be cleaned 116 can be guided continuously or discontinuously through the rinsing zones 334 before the items to be cleaned 116 are dried in the drying zone 330.
  • the rinsing zones 334 can each be closed off by dividing curtains 370.
  • the cleaning device 110 preferably uses several types of cleaning fluid 118 in the form of rinsing liquids, which are preferably all aqueous rinsing liquids.
  • rinsing liquids which are preferably all aqueous rinsing liquids.
  • fresh water is preferably used as the rinsing liquid, optionally with the addition of rinse aid.
  • the rinsing liquid only comes into contact with the items to be washed 116 once.
  • the pump rinse 350 however, the items to be cleaned 116 are exposed to rinse liquid from the rinse tank 358 in a circulating operation.
  • cleaning agents such as cleaning solution, can be added to the rinsing liquid.
  • the wash zone 326 the items to be cleaned can be cleaned 116 in circulation mode with the rinsing liquid from the washing tank 348.
  • the cleaning material 116 can be subjected to circulation mode.
  • one or more detergent substances can be added to the cleaning fluid 118 in the form of the rinsing liquids in the tanks 342, 348 and 358.
  • one or more dosing devices can be provided, which in Figure 3 are not shown.
  • a dosing device can optionally be provided on the fresh water supply line 362, by means of which a rinse aid and/or a disinfectant can be supplied to the fresh water rinse 352.
  • the connection of the at least one dosing point can be, for example, in front of and/or behind the heating device.
  • a dosing device can be provided on the rinse tank 358, by means of which a rinse aid and/or a disinfectant can be dosed into the rinse tank 358.
  • At least one dosing device can optionally be provided, by means of which one or more cleaning agents can be dosed into the washing tank 348.
  • at least one dosing device can be provided in the pre-clearing zone 324, by means of which at least one cleaning agent can be dosed into the pre-clearing tank 342.
  • the dosing devices can be implemented individually, in pairs or in the combinations mentioned. However, a different arrangement, combination and type of dosing is also possible in principle.
  • the cleaning device 110 in the illustrated arrangement again has at least one control 157, which, for example, is analogous to the control in the Figure 1 can be designed.
  • This can be, for example, a central machine control, which can, however, also be designed decentrally.
  • the at least one controller 157 for example, one or more cleaning programs in the cleaning device 110 can be controlled.
  • the controller 157 can in particular be connected to at least one supply valve 372, which can control a fresh water supply, and/or to one or more of the aforementioned dosing devices and control these elements.
  • the controller 157 can, for example, be connected in whole or in part to the pumps 340, 346 and 360 and control these pumps.
  • controller 157 can, for example, be connected to the at least one transport device 314 and control the transport device 314.
  • the controller 157 can, for example, be designed in whole or in part as a control device and/or comprise at least one control.
  • the controller 157 includes, for example, analogous to the design according to Figure 1 , a counting device 170, which may, for example, completely or partially comprise the processor 158 and the data memory 160, may be designed completely or partially as a hardware and/or software component or may also be designed separately.
  • the controller 157 is in turn set up to detect one or more usage parameters, which may include one or more operating parameters, for example.
  • the cleaning device 110 as in the embodiment according to Figure 1 , for example, generate one or more usage parameters by setting a specific program and/or in the form of one or more setpoint values for controlling the cleaning device 110, for example setpoint values for pump speeds.
  • one or more usage parameters are recorded by sensors.
  • the cleaning device 110 can, again, as in Figure 1 , one or more sensors for detecting one or more operating parameters.
  • the cleaning device 110 can have one or more sensors for detecting a pressure applied to the items to be cleaned, or a volume flow sensor for detecting the flow of a cleaning fluid.
  • the cleaning device 110 can have one or more sensors for detecting a supply and/or a concentration of one or more components of the rinsing liquid.
  • the sensors can generally be connected directly or indirectly to the at least one controller 157.
  • the cleaning device 110 can have at least one flow meter for detecting a volume flow and/or mass flow of a supply of fresh water.
  • the cleaning device 110 can also have one or more sensors in the tanks 342, 348 and 358.
  • turbidity sensors and/or conductivity sensors can be provided there, by means of which, for example, a cleaning agent concentration and/or a degree of contamination can be detected.
  • the controller 157 can, for example, comprise one or more controllers, which can be implemented, for example, in the form of software and/or in the form of hardware. These can, for example, record one or more actual values by means of the sensors and/or by means of a flow meter and, for example, by means of the aforementioned dosing devices and/or the supply valve 372, regulate a supply to at least one target value.
  • the cleaning device 110 By means of the cleaning device 110, a similar process can be carried out as described above using the example in Figure 2
  • the usage variables in the cleaning device 110 can be Figure 3 be designed much more complex, since significantly more control variables in the cleaning device 110 according to Figure 3 are present.
  • a transport speed, several tank temperatures, other pump speeds or fluid pressures of the individual flushing zones 334, a heating output of the blower 332 and/or an air output of the same or other parameters can be used as further operating parameters.
  • throughput parameters can also be used here, for example a number of transport baskets 316 per unit of time or a total number of transport baskets 316.
  • Various configurations are possible.
  • Figure 3 also represents an example of a cleaning system 172 which, in addition to the cleaning device 110, comprises a reading device 174.
  • This at least one reading device 174 can in turn be designed as a handheld device or as a stationary device. In the case of a fixed installation of the cleaning device 110, it may be advisable, for example, to use a landline network or a mobile network as a means of transmitting the usage information.

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  1. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) destiné à nettoyer des articles à nettoyer (116), le dispositif de nettoyage (110) étant choisi parmi un lave-vaisselle et une unité de nettoyage et de désinfection destinée à nettoyer et/ou désinfecter des ustensiles d'entretien, ledit dispositif de nettoyage comprenant au moins une chambre de nettoyage (114) et au moins un dispositif d'alimentation (120) destiné à alimenter les articles à nettoyer (116) situés dans la chambre de nettoyage (114) en au moins un fluide de nettoyage, et comprenant en outre au moins une commande (157), la commande (157) étant conçue pour commander le dispositif de nettoyage (110) afin d'effectuer au moins deux modes de fonctionnement, la commande (157) étant en outre conçue pour détecter au moins une grandeur d'utilisation, la grandeur d'utilisation caractérisant une utilisation actuelle du dispositif de nettoyage (110), la commande (157) étant en outre conçue pour associer au moins une pondération à l'au moins une grandeur d'utilisation, la commande (157) comportant en outre au moins un dispositif de comptage (170), caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de comptage (170) est conçu pour accumuler des temps d'utilisation, affectés de la pondération, du dispositif de nettoyage (110) et pour générer à partir de là au moins une information d'utilisation relative à l'utilisation du dispositif de nettoyage (110), un temps d'utilisation étant défini comme un intervalle de temps infinitésimal ou fini pendant lequel le dispositif de nettoyage (110) fonctionne, en particulier dans au moins un mode de fonctionnement.
  2. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon la revendication précédente, le dispositif de nettoyage (110) étant choisi dans le groupe comprenant : un lave-vaisselle à chambre unique (112) ; un lave-vaisselle traversant ; un lave-vaisselle à capot ; un lave-vaisselle de transport (312).
  3. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la commande (157) étant conçue pour détecter les temps d'utilisation selon un mode de détection de temps, le mode de détection de temps étant choisi dans le groupe comprenant : une détection de temps continue ; une détection de temps cumulative dans des intervalles de temps discrets ; une détection de temps cumulative dans des cycles d'utilisation discrets.
  4. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la commande (157) étant conçue pour effectuer l'association de la pondération à l'aide d'au moins un algorithme d'association et/ou au moins une table d'association.
  5. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la grandeur d'utilisation comprenant au moins un paramètre de fonctionnement du dispositif de nettoyage (110) détecté par la commande (157) ou étant déterminée au moyen d'au moins un paramètre de fonctionnement du dispositif de nettoyage (110) détecté par la commande (157).
  6. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon la revendication précédente, l'au moins un paramètre de fonctionnement étant choisi dans le groupe comprenant : une température de l'au moins un fluide de nettoyage ; une consommation de milieu, en particulier une consommation d'au moins un milieu choisi dans le groupe comprenant : l'eau ou un agent de nettoyage ; une durée d'activation d'au moins un consommateur du dispositif de nettoyage ; une vitesse de rotation d'au moins un bras de buse (125) du dispositif d'alimentation (120) ; une propriété d'au moins un fluide de nettoyage, en particulier une valeur de pH et/ou une dureté d'au moins un fluide de nettoyage, en particulier une valeur de pH et/ou une dureté de l'eau utilisée dans le fluide de nettoyage ; un type de l'au moins un fluide de nettoyage et/ou un composant de l'au moins un fluide de nettoyage ; une puissance de chauffage d'au moins un élément chauffant (154, 156 ; 366) du dispositif de nettoyage (110) ; une consommation d'énergie électrique du dispositif de nettoyage (110) ; une vitesse de rotation d'au moins une pompe (132, 142, 150 ; 340, 346, 360) ; un nombre de tours de pompe ; une pression à laquelle sont soumis les articles à nettoyer ; un débit volumique pulvérisé par le dispositif d'alimentation ; un actionnement de porte d'au moins une porte (128) du dispositif de nettoyage (110) ; un paramètre de transport d'au moins un dispositif de transport (314) du dispositif de nettoyage (110), en particulier une vitesse de transport ; un itinéraire de transport par unité de temps ; un itinéraire de transport absolu ; un nombre d'articles à nettoyer (116) ; un nombre de paniers de transport (316) destinés aux articles à nettoyer (116) ; une capacité de transfert d'articles à nettoyer (116) ; un type de programme de nettoyage choisi ; une quantité de fluide de nettoyage dans au moins un réservoir de fluide (136, 144 ; 342, 348, 358) du dispositif de nettoyage (110) ; une vibration du dispositif de nettoyage (110) ; une température ambiante du dispositif de nettoyage (110) ; un type d'au moins un article à nettoyer qui est nettoyé dans le dispositif de nettoyage ; une quantité d'au moins un article à nettoyer qui est nettoyé dans le dispositif de nettoyage ; un matériau d'au moins un article à nettoyer qui est nettoyé dans le dispositif de nettoyage ; un degré de contamination d'au moins un article à nettoyer qui est nettoyé dans le dispositif de nettoyage ; un emplacement du dispositif de nettoyage (110).
  7. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, le dispositif de comptage (170) étant conçu pour déterminer l'information d'utilisation selon au moins un algorithme choisi dans le groupe comprenant :
    i) N T = c ⋅ ∫ T ƒ p 1 , … , p n dt ,
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    ii) N T = c ⋅ Σ i ƒ p 1 , … , p n ⋅ Δt i ,
    Figure imgb0021
    iii) N T = c ⋅ ∫ T ƒ p 1 , … , p n dt − B T ,
    Figure imgb0022
    iv) N T = c ⋅ Σ i ƒ p 1 , … , p n ⋅ Δt i − B T
    Figure imgb0023
    • N(T) étant une valeur actuelle de l'information d'utilisation à l'instant T,
    • c étant un coefficient d'étalonnage,
    • T étant un temps d'observation pendant lequel l'information d'utilisation doit être déterminée,
    • (p1, ... , pn) étant des grandeurs d'utilisation du dispositif de nettoyage (110),
    • f étant une fonction de pondération qui dépend d'au moins une grandeur d'utilisation pi ,
    • i étant une grandeur réglée sur tous les intervalles d'utilisation discrets détectés, et
    • B(T) étant une fonction bonus qui prend en compte au moins une réalisation d'un processus d'entretien du dispositif de nettoyage (110).
  8. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la commande (157) étant en outre conçue de telle sorte que l'au moins une grandeur d'utilisation comprend au moins un temps d'arrêt et/ou au moins un temps de veille du dispositif de nettoyage (110) .
  9. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, la commande (157) étant en outre conçue pour détecter la réalisation d'au moins un processus d'entretien, le dispositif de comptage (170) étant conçu pour prendre en compte le processus d'entretien lors de la génération de l'information d'utilisation.
  10. Dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon la revendication précédente, le processus d'entretien comprenant au moins un élément sélectionné dans le groupe comprenant : un cycle d'auto-nettoyage ; une utilisation d'un milieu d'entretien, notamment un adoucisseur d'eau et/ou un détartrant ; un nettoyage de routine ; une maintenance du dispositif de nettoyage.
  11. Système de nettoyage (172) d'articles à nettoyer (116), comprenant au moins un dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, et comprenant en outre au moins une unité de lecture (174), l'unité de lecture (174) étant conçue pour lire l'information d'utilisation provenant du dispositif de nettoyage (110).
  12. Système de nettoyage (172) selon la revendication précédente, l'unité de lecture (174) étant conçue pour être séparée du système de nettoyage (172) et pouvant être reliée au dispositif de nettoyage (110) par au moins une interface (176).
  13. Système de nettoyage (172) selon l'une des deux revendications précédentes, l'unité de lecture (174) comportant en outre au moins un dispositif de calcul de coûts (180), le dispositif de calcul de coûts (180) étant conçu pour associer au moins des frais d'utilisation à l'information d'utilisation lue.
  14. Procédé de fonctionnement d'un dispositif de nettoyage (110) destiné à nettoyer des articles à nettoyer (116), le dispositif de nettoyage (110) étant choisi parmi un lave-vaisselle et une unité de nettoyage et de désinfection destinée à nettoyer et/ou désinfecter des ustensiles d'entretien, un dispositif de nettoyage (110) étant utilisé selon l'une des revendications précédentes concernant un dispositif de nettoyage (110), le dispositif de nettoyage (110) comportant au moins une chambre de nettoyage (114) et au moins un dispositif d'alimentation (120) destiné à alimenter les articles à nettoyer (116) situés dans la chambre de nettoyage (114) en au moins un fluide de nettoyage, le procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes :
    a) détecter au moins une grandeur d'utilisation du dispositif de nettoyage (110), la grandeur d'utilisation caractérisant une utilisation actuelle du dispositif de nettoyage (110) ;
    b) associer au moins une pondération à l'au moins une grandeur d'utilisation ;
    c) générer au moins une information d'utilisation relative à l'utilisation du dispositif de nettoyage (110) à partir d'une accumulation des temps d'utilisation du dispositif de nettoyage (110) affectés de la pondération.
  15. Procédé selon la revendication précédente, les étapes a) à c) du procédé étant réalisées à l'aide d'au moins un ordinateur ou programme informatique.
  16. Programme informatique comprenant un code de programme destiné à mettre en œuvre le procédé selon l'une des revendications de procédé précédentes lorsque le programme informatique est exécuté sur un ordinateur ou un réseau d'ordinateurs.
  17. Utilisation d'un dispositif de nettoyage (110) selon l'une des revendications précédentes concernant un dispositif de nettoyage (110) pour calculer, en fonction de l'utilisation, des frais d'utilisation du dispositif de nettoyage (110).
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