EP3725209A1 - Steuertafel für eingebaute elektrische vorrichtungen und elektrische vorrichtung mit der steuertafel - Google Patents

Steuertafel für eingebaute elektrische vorrichtungen und elektrische vorrichtung mit der steuertafel Download PDF

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EP3725209A1
EP3725209A1 EP20165918.2A EP20165918A EP3725209A1 EP 3725209 A1 EP3725209 A1 EP 3725209A1 EP 20165918 A EP20165918 A EP 20165918A EP 3725209 A1 EP3725209 A1 EP 3725209A1
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sensor
control panel
decorative panel
electric device
door
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Melih Yaman
Umut OZKAN
Burak OZERTUG
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Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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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
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4293—Arrangements for programme selection, e.g. control panels; Indication of the selected programme, programme progress or other parameters of the programme, e.g. by using display panels
    • 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
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4251—Details of the casing
    • A47L15/4257—Details of the loading door
    • A47L15/4265—Arrangements of door covering/decoration panels or plinths, e.g. for integrated dishwashers
    • 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
    • A47L2401/00—Automatic detection in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, e.g. information provided by sensors entered into controlling devices
    • A47L2401/30—Variation of electrical, magnetical or optical quantities
    • 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
    • A47L2401/00—Automatic detection in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, e.g. information provided by sensors entered into controlling devices
    • A47L2401/34—Other automatic detections
    • 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
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/22—Loading doors, e.g. door latches, inflatable door seals

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  • the present invention relates to a control panel developed for built-in electric devices and an electric device comprising the control panel.
  • Modern kitchens generally comprise kitchen closets and electric devices which do not contain any visible handles/grips.
  • Said electric devices often comprise a body having an inner compartment; a door which is opened/closed to control access into the inner compartment; and a control panel for controlling functions of the electric device by a user and providing the user with a feedback.
  • the door is coated with a decorative panel which may be made of a wooden, glass, plastic or a different material; and the control panel is invisible from outside while it is visible when the door is opened.
  • Said electric devices may comprise door opening mechanisms that facilitate opening of the door slightly or opening thereof by the user, since they do not comprise any handles.
  • the door opening mechanism may be triggered by a sensor which, for example, may be a proximity sensor.
  • the door opening mechanism may be triggered when the user approaches her/his hand to the sensor or contacts the area by her/his hand where the sensor is located.
  • various functions of the electric device may be triggered or controlled by said sensor or different sensors.
  • the sensors are mounted on the control panel of the electric devices; however, an air gap may be generated between the sensor and the decorative panel as a result of the mounting. In this case, the sensor cannot function properly and said gap causes problems when the user tries to open the door by touching the decorative panel. Mounting the sensor on the decorative panel without having any gaps in between and without creating any protrusion that spoils the appearance causes some mounting-related difficulties.
  • the control panel according to the invention is suitable for use in an electric device which comprises at least one inner compartment; and a door which is opened/closed to control access into the inner compartment, wherein an outer surface of the door facing the outer environment is suitable for being coated with at least one decorative panel, the control panel comprising at least one body which is located between the door and the decorative panel and on which units for controlling functions of the electric device by a user and providing the user with a feedback are mounted; and at least one housing which extends from a first surface of the body facing the decorative panel to form protrusion towards the decorative panel such that the housing forms a recess, which is suitable for receiving a sensor, at a second surface of the body opposite to the first surface thereof, and thus, enables the protrusion and the body to contact the decorative panel without having any gaps in between, thereby enabling the sensor located in the recess to be mounted without having any air gaps between the sensor and the decorative panel so that the sensor operates properly.
  • the electric device according to the invention comprises said control panel.
  • control panel and the electric device comprising the control panel according to the invention enable the sensor to be mounted without having any air gaps between the sensor and the decorative panel such that the sensor is assisted in operating properly.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a control panel suitable for use in built-in electric devices and an electric device comprising the control panel.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a control panel in built-in electric devices comprising a sensor, which enables the sensor to be mounted behind a decorative panel, and an electric device comprising the control panel.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a control panel in which the sensor is enabled to operate properly, and an electric device comprising the control panel.
  • Control panel (K) Decorative panel (1) Protrusion (2) Sensor (3) Connection socket (4) Cover (5) Body (6) Housing (7)
  • the door providing access into an inner compartment of the device is coated with a decorative panel; and said electric devices may comprise door opening mechanisms for opening the door at least slightly.
  • Said door opening mechanism may be triggered by a sensor which, for example, may be a proximity sensor.
  • the door opening mechanism may be triggered when the user approaches her/his hand to the sensor or contacts the area by her/his hand where the sensor is located.
  • various functions of the electric device may be triggered or controlled by said sensor or different sensors.
  • the sensors are mounted on the control panel of the electric devices; however, an air gap may be generated between the sensor and the decorative panel as a result of the mounting. In this case, the sensor cannot function properly and said gap causes problems when the user tries to open the door by touching the decorative panel.
  • the control panel (K) is suitable for use in an electric device which comprises at least one inner compartment (not illustrated in the figures); and a door (not illustrated in the figures) which is opened/closed to control access into the inner compartment, wherein an outer surface of the door facing the outer environment is suitable for being coated with at least one decorative panel (1), the control panel (K) comprising at least one body (6) which is located between the door and the decorative panel (1) and on which units for controlling functions of the electric device by a user and providing the user with a feedback are mounted; and at least one housing (7) which extends from a first surface of the body (6) facing the decorative panel (1) to form protrusion (2) towards the decorative panel (1) such that the housing (7) forms a recess (not illustrated in the figures), which is suitable for receiving a sensor (3) that is preferably a proximity sensor (or an electronic board on which a sensor is provided), at a second surface of the body (6) opposite to the first surface thereof, and thus, enables the protrusion (2)
  • the senor (3) is placed in the recess and fixed to the housing (7) by using, for example, a double-sided tape.
  • a double-sided tape allows that the body (6) and the sensor (3) are fixed to each other such that there is no gap in between.
  • the sensor (3) can be mounted, by any other embodiment known in the art, on the housing (7) located in said body (6) such that there is no gap in between.
  • the housing (7) extending from the body (6) to form protrusion towards the decorative panel (1) and the decorative panel (1) will contact each other without having any air gaps in between.
  • the sensor (3) placed in the housing (7) and the decorative panel (1) are mounted without having any air gaps in between and accordingly, the sensor (3) operates properly.
  • the protrusion (2) has dimensions that are suitable for preventing any air gaps which may occur between the decorative panel (1) and the door and that will not cause visual problems or any extra spaces between the decorative panel (1) and the body (6) and/or the door.
  • control panel (K) also comprises at least one cover (5) which covers the housing (7) to protect the sensor (3) from external factors, and at least one connection socket (4) which provides connection between the sensor (3) and an electronic board required to operate said sensor.
  • an electric device which comprises the control panel (K) and is preferably a dishwasher.
  • the electric device further comprises at least one door opening mechanism (not illustrated in the figures) which is in connection with the sensor (3) and operates according to a signal transmitted by the sensor (3).
  • the sensor is a proximity sensor, and if the user approaches the electric device (the sensor) or approaches her/his hand to electric device or touches the electric device, it transmits a signal to the door opening mechanism for turning on the door opening mechanism so that the door opening mechanism is activated.
  • the door opening mechanism enables the door to be at least partially opened based on the signal received.
  • control panel (K) and the electric device comprising the control panel according to the invention enable the sensor (3) to be mounted without having any air gaps between the sensor (3) and the decorative panel (1) such that the sensor (3) is assisted in operating properly.

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TR2019/05643A TR201905643A2 (tr) 2019-04-16 2019-04-16 Ankastre elektrikli cihazlar için bir kontrol paneli ve bu kontrol panelini içeren bir elektrikli cihaz.

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EP1714604A1 (de) * 2005-04-22 2006-10-25 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Einbaufähige Geschirrspülmaschine
US8911563B2 (en) * 2008-04-29 2014-12-16 Miele & Cie, Kg Dish washer
US20150157184A1 (en) * 2013-12-11 2015-06-11 Whirlpool Corporation Household appliance and method of opening the same
DE102016101807A1 (de) * 2015-02-16 2016-08-18 Miele & Cie. Kg Haushaltsgerät mit einer bewegbaren Tür und Verfahren zum Bewegen einer Tür eines Haushaltsgeräts

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1714604A1 (de) * 2005-04-22 2006-10-25 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Einbaufähige Geschirrspülmaschine
US8911563B2 (en) * 2008-04-29 2014-12-16 Miele & Cie, Kg Dish washer
US20150157184A1 (en) * 2013-12-11 2015-06-11 Whirlpool Corporation Household appliance and method of opening the same
DE102016101807A1 (de) * 2015-02-16 2016-08-18 Miele & Cie. Kg Haushaltsgerät mit einer bewegbaren Tür und Verfahren zum Bewegen einer Tür eines Haushaltsgeräts

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