EP4243665A1 - Lave-vaisselle avec fonction de stérilisation et son procédé de fonctionnement - Google Patents

Lave-vaisselle avec fonction de stérilisation et son procédé de fonctionnement

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EP4243665A1
EP4243665A1 EP21892475.1A EP21892475A EP4243665A1 EP 4243665 A1 EP4243665 A1 EP 4243665A1 EP 21892475 A EP21892475 A EP 21892475A EP 4243665 A1 EP4243665 A1 EP 4243665A1
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Prior art keywords
sterilization
function
cleaning
dishwasher
drying process
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German (de)
English (en)
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Abdulkadir DANISMAZ
Murat CERDIK
Ridvan GUNAYDIN
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Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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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
    • A47L15/0018—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • A47L15/0021—Regulation of operational steps within the washing processes, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending from the detergent nature or from the condition of the crockery
    • A47L15/0036—Steam or sterilizing phases
    • 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
    • A47L15/4236—Arrangements to sterilize or disinfect dishes or washing liquids
    • A47L15/4242—Arrangements to sterilize or disinfect dishes or washing liquids by using ultraviolet generators
    • 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
    • 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
    • A47L15/50—Racks ; Baskets
    • A47L15/502—Cutlery baskets

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  • the present invention relates to dishwashers with a sterilization function and operation methods for the same.
  • the object In order to clean an object, the object can be subjected to various processes.
  • the most commonly used process for cleaning is a washing that uses a cleaning agent such as a detergent, a soap, and rinsing that removes the cleaning agent from the object.
  • a cleaning agent such as a detergent, a soap, and rinsing that removes the cleaning agent from the object.
  • devices such as dishwashers can be used to clean dirty dishes, wherein the dirty dishes placed in these dishwashers can be washed by means of a cleaning agent, rinsed and dried according to a selected cleaning function.
  • Another process used for cleaning is subjecting the objects to a sterilization process.
  • the object can be cleaned without the need for water and cleaning agents, in which case ultraviolet rays can be used for this purpose, for example.
  • ultraviolet rays can be used for this purpose, for example.
  • microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses on this object can be destroyed and the object can be cleaned from such elements that may adversely affect the health of living things.
  • a cleaning process performed by exposing to ultraviolet rays becomes more and more important as time goes on, especially in terms of protecting environmental health.
  • applications in which various household appliances are equipped with devices emitting ultraviolet rays are becoming widespread.
  • cleaning processes to be carried out using ultraviolet rays in household appliances should be carefully handled in terms of both the effectiveness of the cleaning process and the elimination of any possible damage.
  • the dishwasher according to the present invention with at least one cleaning function comprising at least one washing process, at least one rinsing process and at least one drying process comprises: at least one body having at least one top portion; at least one cleaning compartment located in the body, in which the cleaning function is performed; at least one fan for the drying process; at least one control unit for performing the cleaning function; at least one control panel for transmitting necessary commands to the control unit by the user; at least one sterilization function which can be activated during the drying process or independently of the cleaning function, depending on user preference; at least one sterilization module located on an inner surface of the top portion facing the cleaning compartment, the sterilization module transmitting ultraviolet rays into the cleaning compartment for the sterilization function and comprising at least one light source that emits ultraviolet rays; and at least one rack in the form of a drawer with a grid form, which is located in the cleaning compartment in a removable manner and in which the objects to be cleaned and/or sterilized are placed, the rack having at least one sterilization area in which the objects to be sterilized are placed
  • the operation method comprises the steps of: receiving a command from a user by means of the control panel; determining whether the received command relates to a cleaning function or a sterilization function; if the command received relates to a cleaning function, checking whether a command for activating the sterilization function is present; if a command for activating the sterilization function is not present, performing the user-selected cleaning function routinely without activating the sterilization function; if a command for activating the sterilization function is present, activating the sterilization function during the drying process of the cleaning function; operating the fan as long as the sterilization function is active during the drying process; terminating the cleaning function when the processes related to the selected cleaning function are completed; if the command received relates to the sterilization function, activating only the sterilization function without activating any cleaning function; terminating the sterilization function when the processes related to the sterilization function are completed.
  • the dishwasher and the operation method according to the present invention it can be ensured that the dishwasher performs a sterilization function both during the cleaning process and independently of the cleaning process. Therefore, users can both wash and sterilize the dishes, as well as sterilizing objects except for dishes, such as phones and keys (especially objects that are frequently used in daily life and have a high microbial load) without water.
  • conventional dishwashers can also be provided with sterilization compartments, while obtaining an effective, efficient and reliable dishwasher and an operation method for the same, which can meet the user's needs at the highest level.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher with a sterilization function, and an operation method for the same.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher performing a sterilization process by ultraviolet rays, and an operation method for the same.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher that minimizes the possibility of the user being harmed by ultraviolet rays, and an operation method for the same.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the dishwasher according to the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is another perspective view of the dishwasher according to the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a top portion and a sterilization rack of the dishwasher according to the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a front view of a top portion and a sterilization rack of the dishwasher according to the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a bottom view of the top portion.
  • both washing and rinsing processes can be performed using a cleaning agent, and a sterilization process can be performed without using water and cleaning agents.
  • a common example of the aforementioned sterilization process is exposing the object to be cleaned to ultraviolet rays, wherein such sterilization applications are becoming more and more common day by day, especially by integrating them into household appliances, due to their environmental friendliness and effective cleaning.
  • cleaning processes to be carried out using ultraviolet rays in household appliances should be carefully considered in terms of both the effectiveness of the cleaning process and the elimination of any possible damage.
  • the present invention provides a dishwasher with a sterilization function by emitting ultraviolet rays, and an operation method for the same.
  • the dishwasher according to the present invention has at least one cleaning function comprising at least one washing process (such a washing process is carried out with a cleaning agent, such as detergent), at least one rinsing process and at least one drying process.
  • the dishwasher according to the present invention also comprises: at least one body (G) having at least one top portion (G1); at least one cleaning compartment (T) located in the body (G), in which the cleaning function is performed; at least one fan for the drying process; at least one control unit for performing the cleaning function; and at least one control panel for transmitting necessary commands to the control unit by the user.
  • the dishwasher comprises at least one sterilization function which can be activated during the drying process or independently of the cleaning function (i.e.
  • At least one sterilization module located on an inner surface of the top portion (G1) facing the cleaning compartment (T), the sterilization module transmitting ultraviolet rays (the wavelength of this ray can be in the range of 400 nm - 200 nm, and the rays can be in IIV-A, IIV-B, IIV-C classes) into the cleaning compartment (T) for the sterilization function and comprising at least one (preferably more than one, e.g. 1 to 1000 in number) light source (e.g.
  • the rack (S) in the form of a drawer with a grid form, which is located in the cleaning compartment (T) in a removable manner, preferably closer to the top portion (G1), and in which the objects to be cleaned and/or sterilized are placed, the rack (S) having at least one sterilization area in which the objects to be sterilized are placed and to which the rays emitted from the sterilization module reach, wherein the rack (S) is preferably made of a plastic or a metal material and preferably comprises a protective agent against corrosion caused by ultraviolet rays (such a protective agent can be in the form of a coating or as an additive to the raw material from which it is produced).
  • the wavelengths of the rays emitted by these light sources may be the same or different from each other.
  • the sterilization area in the rack (S) can be one or more in number, and can be arranged to cover some or all of the inner volume of the rack (S).
  • the operation method comprises the steps of: receiving a command from a user by means of the control panel; determining whether the received command relates to a cleaning function or a sterilization function; if the command received relates to a cleaning function, checking whether a command for activating the sterilization function is present; if a command for activating the sterilization function is not present, performing the user-selected cleaning function routinely without activating the sterilization function; if a command for activating the sterilization function is present, activating the sterilization function during the drying process of the cleaning function; operating the fan as long as the sterilization function is active; terminating the cleaning function when the processes related to the selected cleaning function are completed (and accordingly, the sterilization function); if the command received relates to the sterilization function, activating only the sterilization function without activating any cleaning function; terminating the sterilization function when the processes related to the sterilization function are completed (e.g. when a predetermined period for the sterilization function has elapsed).
  • the user can activate only the cleaning function or only the sterilization function via the control panel or activate both the cleaning and sterilization function at the same time.
  • the dishwasher routinely performs the related cleaning function according to the parameters and processes pre-defined in the control unit for the selected cleaning function.
  • the dishwasher performs the related cleaning function according to the parameters and processes pre-defined in the control unit for the selected cleaning function, wherein in the drying process of the selected cleaning function, the sterilization module is activated and the objects in the rack (S) are sterilized by ultraviolet rays during the drying process.
  • the sterilization module is active, the fan is also enabled.
  • the presence of moisture and water vapor in the cleaning compartment (T) adversely affects the light transmittance of the sterilization module. Since the fan is enabled as long as the sterilization module is active, the fan takes the moisture and water vapor in the cleaning compartment (T). Thus, the transmission performance of the light source contained in the sterilization module increases, and accordingly, an effective sterilization can be achieved. When only the activation of the sterilization function is selected, only the sterilization module is activated to emit ultraviolet rays so that a sterilization process is applied to the objects in the rack (S) without activating any cleaning function and without using water or detergent.
  • an object can be sterilized without water by using ultraviolet rays, so that an effective dishwasher is achieved that meets the user's needs at the highest level. Since the sterilization module is located on the top portion (G1), direct exposure of the user to ultraviolet rays can be prevented and the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays can be minimized. In addition, the efficiency of the sterilization process can be increased by positioning the rack (S) preferably closer to the top portion (G1).
  • the top portion (G1) comprises at least one horizontal area (1a) which is located substantially in the middle of the top portion (G1), substantially parallel to a floor where the dishwasher is located; and at least one inclined area (1b) located between the horizontal area (1a) and the lateral walls of the body (G), wherein, in this embodiment, the dishwasher comprises at least a first sterilization module (U 1 ) located in the horizontal area (1a) and/or at least a second sterilization module (U2) located in the inclined area (1b) (this second sterilization module (U2) may be the same as the first sterilization module (U 1) or different from the first sterilization module (U 1 ), that is, both of the modules may comprise an equal number of light sources of equal characteristics (e.g.
  • the dishwasher according to the invention preferably has a plurality of second sterilization modules (U2) located to at least partially surround the first sterilization module (U 1), and thus, multiple different sterilization areas can be formed on the rack (S), and ultraviolet rays can be effectively delivered to each area of the rack (S).
  • the rack (S) is preferably a cutlery rack, usually called the third rack, located at the top of the cleaning compartment (T) in a conventional dishwasher, where the cutlery is generally placed in a horizontal manner for cleaning.
  • the dishwasher also preferably comprises at least one nozzle located on the top portion (G1) (preferably in the horizontal area (1a) of the top portion (G1)).
  • the dishwasher may comprise a plurality of racks
  • ultraviolet rays are released from the sterilization module at an angle of 60 to 140 degrees.
  • the releasing angle of the light source contained in the sterilization module is between 60 and 140 degrees.
  • the rack (S) comprises at least one indication which indicates the areas that the rays emitted from the sterilization module reach.
  • the indication may be an external element fixed to the related area of the rack (S), or it may also be formed by producing the related area of the rack (S) from a different material and/or in a different colour and/or by painting/coating the related area with a different colour and/or by placing an information writing in the related area.
  • a part of the sterilization module from which the rays are released is in the form of a protrusion extending towards the rack (S). Therefore, the rays released from the sterilization module cover a shorter distance to reach the object to be sterilized, and the object can be sterilized much more effectively.
  • the operation method preferably comprises the step of initiating the sterilization function simultaneously with the drying process, enabling the sterilization function throughout the drying process such that it is terminated following completion of the drying process, when the command for activating both the cleaning function and the sterilization function is received.
  • the sterilization function when a command for activating both the cleaning function and the sterilization function is received, the sterilization function is activated a certain period after the drying process has initiated, remains active for the remaining period of the drying process, and is terminated when the drying process is completed.
  • the sterilization process can be prevented from being adversely affected by the humidity and temperature in the cleaning compartment (T), and the sterilization module's lifetime can be extended.
  • the duration of the sterilization function performed during the drying process may vary depending on the duration of the selected cleaning function.
  • the duration of the sterilization function performed in the cleaning function with a longer duration e.g. t1
  • the duration of the sterilization function performed in the cleaning function with a shorter duration e.g. t2
  • the sterilization module can be operated more effectively, extending its service life, and ensuring that the dishwasher operates with optimum energy consumption.
  • the dishwasher and the operation method according to the present invention it can be ensured that the dishwasher performs a sterilization function both during the cleaning process and independently of the cleaning process. Therefore, users can both wash and sterilize the dishes, as well as sterilizing objects except for dishes, such as phones and keys (especially objects that are frequently used in daily life and have a high microbial load) without water.
  • conventional dishwashers can also be provided with sterilization compartments, while obtaining an effective, efficient and reliable dishwasher and an operation method for the same, which can meet the user's needs at the highest level.

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Abstract

Selon la présente invention, le lave-vaisselle avec au moins une fonction de nettoyage comprenant au moins un processus de lavage, au moins un processus de rinçage et au moins un processus de séchage comprend : au moins un corps (G) doté d'au moins une partie supérieure (G1) ; au moins un compartiment de nettoyage (T) situé dans le corps (G), la fonction de nettoyage y étant exécutée ; au moins un ventilateur pour le processus de séchage ; au moins une unité de commande pour exécuter la fonction de nettoyage ; au moins un panneau de commande pour que l'utilisateur transmette les commandes nécessaires à l'unité de commande ; au moins une fonction de stérilisation qui peut être activée pendant le processus de séchage ou indépendamment de la fonction de nettoyage, selon la préférence de l'utilisateur ; au moins un module de stérilisation situé sur une surface interne de la partie supérieure (G1) faisant face au compartiment de nettoyage (T), le module de stérilisation transmettant des rayons ultraviolets dans le compartiment de nettoyage (T) pour la fonction de stérilisation et comprenant au moins une source de lumière qui émet des rayons ultraviolets ; et au moins un support (S) sous la forme d'un tiroir en forme de grille, qui est situé dans le compartiment de nettoyage (T) de manière amovible et dans lequel sont placés les objets à nettoyer et/ou à stériliser.
EP21892475.1A 2020-11-16 2021-11-11 Lave-vaisselle avec fonction de stérilisation et son procédé de fonctionnement Pending EP4243665A1 (fr)

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TR2020/18298A TR202018298A1 (tr) 2020-11-16 2020-11-16 Sterilizasyon fonksiyonu bulunan bir bulaşık makinesi ve bunun çalışma yöntemi.
PCT/TR2021/051192 WO2022103372A1 (fr) 2020-11-16 2021-11-11 Lave-vaisselle avec fonction de stérilisation et son procédé de fonctionnement

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