EP3841947A1 - Geschirrspüler mit automatischem türöffnungsmechanismus - Google Patents

Geschirrspüler mit automatischem türöffnungsmechanismus Download PDF

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EP3841947A1
EP3841947A1 EP20210347.9A EP20210347A EP3841947A1 EP 3841947 A1 EP3841947 A1 EP 3841947A1 EP 20210347 A EP20210347 A EP 20210347A EP 3841947 A1 EP3841947 A1 EP 3841947A1
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dishwasher
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Nurgul Gokdere
Erhan Ilhan Konukseven
Taner KAYHAN
Gokhan Ak
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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
    • A47L15/4251—Details of the casing
    • A47L15/4257—Details of the loading door
    • A47L15/4259—Arrangements of locking or security/safety devices for doors, e.g. door latches, switch to stop operation when door is open
    • 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
    • A47L15/4261—Connections of the door to the casing, e.g. door hinges
    • 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
    • A47L15/48—Drying arrangements
    • A47L15/488—Connections of the tub with the ambient air, e.g. air intake or venting arrangements

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  • the present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising an automatic door opening mechanism.
  • the drying process is performed after the washing process.
  • the door of the dishwasher can be partially opened automatically, the hot vapor therein is discharged to the outer environment and the washed items are enabled to dry faster.
  • the door is partially opened automatically at the end of the washing and drying processes, applying lower temperatures in the drying process is sufficient and thus, energy is saved. Opening of the dishwasher door automatically, furthermore, prevents the vapor getting cold from condensing and leaving stains on the washed items.
  • door opening mechanisms which extend from the body towards the door and which enable the door to be partially opened by pushing the door with the activation of devices such as solenoid or electric motor.
  • devices such as solenoid or electric motor.
  • the opening of the door is not sufficient, and a certain gap must remain between the door and the body to enable discharging of the steam outside.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a dishwasher comprising a door opening mechanism which enable the door thereof to be partially opened automatically and enable the same to stay open for a predetermined time period.
  • the dishwasher realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a body; a washing tub which is provided on the body; a door which enables the washing tub to be isolated from the outer environment; a locking mechanism which enables the door to be locked on the body; a control unit which enables the door to be partially opened upon the completion of the washing and drying processes; a hinge which enables the door to be connected to the body; a hinge arm connected to the hinge; and at least one spool provided under the hinge arm.
  • the kitchen items to be washed are placed into the washing tub.
  • the door is closed such that the washing tub is isolated from the outer environment and the washing process is enabled to be performed.
  • the door By means of the locking mechanism provided on the door, the door is fixed onto the body. By opening the door partially upon the completion of the main washing and drying steps, the humidity in the washing tub is enabled to be discharged. Thus, the drying process is performed more effectively. Furthermore, energy saving is provided.
  • the locking mechanism is triggered by means of the control unit such that the door is enabled to be opened partially.
  • the door is connected onto the body by means of a hinge via the lower edge thereof. The door opens by rotating around the horizontal axis as connected to the body via the lower edge thereof, and the upper edge thereof moves away from the body.
  • the dishwasher of the present invention comprises a movement mechanism having a transmission member which extends so as to be connected to the hinge arm and which is connected to the movement member by passing through the spool, and an actuation member which is provided between the movement member and the body.
  • Said actuation member by means of its variable length, enables the door to be opened and closed.
  • the length of the actuation member can be adjusted by the user or can be changed automatically by means of the control unit.
  • the dishwasher comprises a thermal actuation member.
  • the length of the actuation member increases as the temperature of the washing tub rises above a predetermined temperature value saved into the control unit by the producer, and decreases as the temperature of the washing tub drops below said predetermined temperature.
  • the door is enabled to be opened in the drying step wherein the temperature is high and the vapor in the washing tub is enabled to be discharged.
  • the actuation member shortens and the door is closed.
  • the microorganisms in the environment are prevented from accumulating on the kitchen items.
  • the dishwasher comprises a shaft which is connected to the body at one end and to the actuation member at the other end, a motor which enables the power to be transmitted to the shaft, and the control unit which controls the movement of the actuation member.
  • the motor is activated by the control unit and the shaft is enabled to move forward.
  • the actuation member moves forward and pushes the movement member, and the door is enabled to be opened.
  • the door maintains its position unless the actuation member moves into the body.
  • the dishwasher comprises the actuation member which moves in the horizontal plane by means of a gear mechanism activated by the motor.
  • the motor is powered by means of the control unit and the gear mechanism is activated.
  • the actuation member is enabled to be moved in the horizontal plane and the door is enabled to be opened.
  • the dishwasher comprises the actuation member which enables the door to rest at different positions depending on the amount of increase in the length thereof.
  • the door has a half-open position wherein the contact between the body and the door is partially interrupted and a closed position wherein the door contacts the body completely.
  • the dishwasher comprises the control unit which contains the humidity level data predetermined by the producer for the washing tub and which enables the door to be opened and closed at predetermined time intervals in order to decrease the humidity in the washing tub upon the completion of the drying step.
  • the control unit which opens and closes the door at predetermined time intervals, the humidity in the washing tub decreases gradually and thus the dishes are enabled to dry faster.
  • the dishwasher comprises the control unit which enables the door to be opened in a controlled manner by detecting the objects at a certain distance by means of a proximity sensor provided on the body.
  • a proximity sensor provided on the body.
  • the dishwasher comprises a dampening member which is positioned between the actuation member and the movement member.
  • the door is enabled to be closed in a controlled manner. Thereby, user safety is provided and the quality perception is improved.
  • a dishwasher comprising a movement mechanism which enables the door to be opened and closed upon the completion of the washing and drying processes.
  • the drying effectiveness is improved and ease of use is provided.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises a body (2); a washing tub (3) which is provided in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; a door (4) which enables the washing tub (3) to be isolated from the outer environment and which is opened downwards by rotating around the horizontal axis; a locking mechanism (5) which enables the door (4) to be locked onto the body (2); a control unit (6) which enables the door (4) to be pushed and opened partially upon the completion of the washing and drying processes such that there is a gap between the door (4) and the body (2); a hinge (7) which enables the door (4) to be movably connected onto the body (2); a hinge arm (8) which extends from the door (4) towards the lower section of the washing tub (3); and at least one spool (9) which is provided under the hinge arm (8).
  • the door (4) enables the washing tub (3) to be isolated from the outer environment.
  • the locking mechanism (5) By means of the locking mechanism (5), the door (4) is enabled to be locked onto the body (2).
  • the door (4) is opened to a certain extent in order to enable the humidity generated to be discharged from the washing tub (3).
  • the drying process can be completed in a shorter period of time.
  • the dishwasher (1) of the present invention comprises a movement mechanism (13) having a transmission member (11) one end of which is connected to the hinge arm (8) and passes through the spool (9), the other end of which is connected to a movement member (10) which moves by sliding in the horizontal plane, and an actuation member (12) which provided between the movement member (10) and the rear wall of the body (2), the length of which can be changed based on the preferences of the user or by the control unit (6) so as to actuate the transmission member (11) and enable the door (4) to be opened and closed.
  • One end of the actuation member (12) is fixed onto the rear wall of the body (2). The other end thereof is positioned on the movement member (10), and the movement member (10) is enabled to move in the horizontal plane.
  • the door (4) is enabled to be opened and kept open as the length of the actuation member (12) increases. As the length of the actuation member (12) decreases, the door (4) gets closer to the body (4) and the door (4) is closed. Thereby, the opening and closing of the door (4) is controlled.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises the thermal actuation member (12) which expands when the temperature exceeds a predetermined value and enables the door (4) to be opened and contracts when the temperature drops below said predetermined value, enabling the door (4) to be closed.
  • the length of the actuation member (12) changes based on the temperature.
  • the length of the actuation member (12) increases after the drying process and the door (4) is enabled to be opened.
  • the door (4) is closed.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises a shaft (14) which is connected to the rear wall of the body (2) at one end and to the actuation member (12) at the other end, a motor (15) which enables the shaft to be moved, and the control unit (6) which enables the shaft (14) to be moved backwards and forwards such that the actuation member (12) moves.
  • the control unit (6) By means of the control unit (6), the motor (15) is enabled to be energized after the completion of the drying step, and the door (4) is enabled to be opened and closed by means of the shaft (14) which moves in the horizontal plane.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises a gear mechanism (16) which is moved by means of the motor (15) and which enables the actuation member (12) to be moved forwards and backwards.
  • the gear mechanism (16) By moving the gear mechanism (16) by means of the motor (15), the actuation member (12) moves in the vertical plane.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises the actuation member (12) which, depending on the length thereof, enables the door (4) to be kept in a half-open position wherein the contact between the door (4) and the body (2) is at least partially interrupted and a closed position wherein the door (4) fully contacts the body (2).
  • the door (4) stays in the half-open position or switches to closed position depending on the length of the actuation member (12). Thus, the door (4) is prevented from staying open.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises the control unit (6) wherein a predetermined humidity value for the washing tub (3) is saved and which enables the door (4) to be opened and closed at predetermined time intervals in order to decrease the humidity level in a predetermined time period.
  • the door (4) is enabled to be opened and closed at time intervals predetermined and saved into the control unit (6) by the producer. The time the door (4) stays open and the number of times the door (4) is opened and closed change based on the temperature and humidity in the washing tub (3). Thus, the steam in the washing tub (3) is discharged slowly and the kitchen items are prevented from getting stained.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises the control unit (6) which enables the door (4) to be opened in a controlled manner by detecting the objects at a certain distance by means of a sensor (17) provided on the body (2).
  • the control unit (6) scans the area near the dishwasher (1) by means of the sensor (17) and when an object is detected, the door (4) is prevented from opening.
  • the control unit (6) scans the area near the dishwasher (1) by means of the sensor (17) and when an object is detected, the door (4) is prevented from opening.
  • the dishwasher (1) comprises a dampening member (18) which is positioned between the actuation member (12) and the movement member (10). By means of the dampening member (18), the door (4) is prevented from hitting the body (2) while being closed.
  • a dishwasher (1) comprising a movement mechanism (13) which enables the door (4) to be opened and closed upon the completion of the drying process.
  • the door (4) is opened to discharge the intense humidity from the washing tub (3), and closed after a certain amount of time.
  • the dust and dirt in the outer environment is prevented from sticking onto the kitchen items.

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EP1909631A2 (de) 2005-06-24 2008-04-16 Arcelik Anonim Sirketi Haushaltsgerät mit verstellmechanismus für die türgewichtsausgleichsvorrichtung
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DE102017218501A1 (de) * 2017-10-17 2019-04-18 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Haushaltsgerät
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KR20010093962A (ko) * 2000-04-03 2001-10-31 구자홍 식기세척기의 도어완충장치
US20060283482A1 (en) * 2005-06-17 2006-12-21 Erik Berends Dishwasher having a flushing container with a lockable door and method for performing a dishwashing program in such dishwasher
EP1909631A2 (de) 2005-06-24 2008-04-16 Arcelik Anonim Sirketi Haushaltsgerät mit verstellmechanismus für die türgewichtsausgleichsvorrichtung
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