EP4736732A1 - A household appliance comprising an improved display - Google Patents

A household appliance comprising an improved display

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Publication number
EP4736732A1
EP4736732A1 EP25192798.4A EP25192798A EP4736732A1 EP 4736732 A1 EP4736732 A1 EP 4736732A1 EP 25192798 A EP25192798 A EP 25192798A EP 4736732 A1 EP4736732 A1 EP 4736732A1
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Prior art keywords
household appliance
display surface
door
light source
panel
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EP25192798.4A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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Alper BASARAN
Cagatay CETINKAYA
Abdurrahman Dursun
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Arcelik AS
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Arcelik 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
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
    • F24C7/08—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F24C7/082—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices on ranges, e.g. control panels, illumination
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F25D29/005—Mounting of control devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/36—Visual displays

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Illuminated Signs And Luminous Advertising (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a household appliance (1) comprising a body (2); a processing chamber (3) which is disposed in the body (2); a door (4) which isolates the processing chamber (3) from the external environment; and a panel (6) having a display surface (5) arranged on the surface of the door (4).

Description

  • The present invention relates to a household appliance comprising an improved display.
  • In household appliances, there are panels displaying the operating program information. Through the panel, the user is informed about program details, duration, and various warnings. The panels are designed for each appliance and model in accordance with the need. It is important for the user that the panels are simple and easy to understand. A clear and explicit display of the program information ensures user satisfaction. The presence of excessive components, information, and buttons on the panel makes the usage difficult. Therefore, using fewer components on the panel provides ease of production and increases the product's desirability. The panels are manufactured by using various light sources, buttons, and displays and are attached onto the household appliance. In particular, various techniques are developed to ensure that lights are shown clearly and without dispersion. Thus, it is ensured that light is visible only at the necessary area and does not interfere with the buttons. However, each component used for the panel increases the production cost. Moreover, in order to ensure that household appliances have a simpler and more comprehensible appearance, the use of displays has recently not been preferred. Thanks to technological advancements, internet-connected household appliances can be controlled via mobile devices; however, for appliances that are not internet-connected, the need for a panel remains.
  • In the state of the art European Patent Document No. EP0691100 , a dishwasher is disclosed, wherein the program information is communicated to the user by illumination.
  • The aim of the present invention is the realization of a household appliance which informs the user by means of the illumination member.
  • The household appliance 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 processing chamber which is disposed in the body, and a door which isolates the processing chamber from the outer environment. On the door, a display surface is provided, which communicates the program information to the user.
  • The household appliance of the present invention comprises a light source which is provided on the upper edge of the display surface and which is configured to project light onto the display surface. The display surface is a dark-colored, preferably matte surface with properties which allow the projected light to be visible. Thus, the reflected light is enabled to be seen as it is. By means of the reflected light source, all necessary information related to the program can be communicated to the user.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance comprises the display surface having a recess the lower edge of which is positioned on the front surface of the door and the upper edge of which is inclined inward. The upper edge of the display surface has the recess extending into the door. Thus, the light transmitted from the upper edge is reflected onto the display surface.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance comprises a lens which is provided on the upper edge of the display surface and which focuses the light source. Thus, the light is enabled to be delivered to the display surface without scattering.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance comprises a holding member which enables the light source to be fixed. The holding member provided on the upper edge of the display surface ensures that the light source is fixed in the correct position.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance comprises the display surface having the upper edge which also serves as a handle. Thus, the display surface is enabled to function both as a display and a handle.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance comprises the light source which is a projection module. By means of the light source, any type of information is projected onto the display surface. The use of the projection module facilitates the transmission of the image.
  • By means of the present invention, a household appliance is realized, having a display surface which enables the user to be informed thanks to the reflected light.
  • A household appliance realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
    • Figure 1 - is the perspective view of the household appliance.
    • Figure 2 - is the cross-sectional view of the panel.
  • The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows.
    1. 1- Household appliance
    2. 2- Body
    3. 3- Processing chamber
    4. 4- Door
    5. 5- Display surface
    6. 6- Panel
    7. 7- Light source
    8. 8- Recess
    9. 9- Lens
    10. 10- Holding member
  • The household appliance (1) comprises a body (2); a processing chamber (3) which is disposed in the body (2); a door (4) which isolates the processing chamber (3) from the external environment; and a panel (6) having a display surface (5) arranged on the surface of the door (4). The programs are enabled to be operated in the processing chamber (3). The program information is communicated to the user by means of the display surface (5)
  • The household appliance (1) of the present invention comprises a light source (7) which is provided on the upper edge of the display surface (5) and which is configured to project light onto the display surface (5). The light source (7) is positioned on the panel (6), close to the upper edge of the display surface (5). The upper edge of the panel (6) can also serve as the upper edge of the door (4). The light source (7) projects light onto the display surface (5). The display surface (5) has a structure suitable for reflecting light. The display surface (5) also has a structure which collects the reflected light and enhances visual clarity. The display surface (5) is preferably dark-colored and matte.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance (1) comprises the display surface (5) the lower edge of which is positioned on the front surface of the door (4) so as to be flush with the surface of the door (4) and the upper edge of which is inclined into the door (4) so as to form a recess (8). The lower edge of the display surface (5) is flush with the front surface of the door (4), while the upper edge forms the recess (8) into the door (4). The display surface (5) is inclined. Thus, the light projected from the upper edge is enabled to be transmitted onto the display surface (5).
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance (1) comprises the light source (7) which is provided on the panel (6) and a lens (9) which focuses the light from the light source (7) to be projected onto the display surface (5). The light from the light source (7) passes through the lens (9) to be projected onto the display surface (5). Thus, the light is focused.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance (1) comprises a holding member (10) which is provided on the panel (6) and which enables the light source (7) to be fixed. By means of the holding member (10), the light source (7) is grouped on the panel (6). Thus, the light is transmitted to the display surface (5) without scattering
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance (1) comprises the panel (6) having the recess (8) which is used as a handle. By means of the inclined position of the display surface (5) on the panel (6), the formed recess (8) is also used as a handle. Thus, an aesthetic appearance and cost efficiency are provided.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance (1) comprises the light source (7) which is a projection module. By means of the light source (7), any type of information is projected onto the display surface (5). The use of the projection module facilitates the transmission of the image.
  • By means of the present invention, a household appliance (1) is realized, which ensures that the user is informed by projecting the light onto the display surface (5) without the need for an additional screen. By means of the inclined structure of the display surface (5), the light is enabled to be projected onto the display surface (5). Thus, by being projected from a short distance, the light is prevented from scattering and is enabled to be visible to the user.

Claims (10)

  1. A household appliance (1) comprising a body (2); a processing chamber (3) which is disposed in the body (2); a door (4) which isolates the processing chamber (3) from the external environment; and a panel (6) having a display surface (5) arranged on the surface of the door (4), characterized by a light source (7) which is provided on the panel so as to align with the upper edge of the display surface (5) and which is configured to project light onto the display surface (5).
  2. A household appliance (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the display surface (5) the lower edge of which is positioned on the front surface of the door (4) so as to be flush with the surface of the door (4) and the upper edge of which is inclined into the door (4) so as to form a recess (8).
  3. A household appliance (1) as in Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterized by the light source (7) which is provided on the panel (6) and a lens (9) which focuses the light from the light source (7) to be projected onto the display surface (5).
  4. A household appliance (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a holding member (10) which is provided on the panel (6) and which enables the light source (7) to be fixed.
  5. A household appliance (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the panel (6) having the recess (8) which is used as a handle.
  6. A household appliance (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the light source (7) which is a projection module.
  7. A household appliance (1) as in any one of the above claims, which is a dishwasher.
  8. A household appliance (1) as in any one of Claim 1 to 6, which is a washing machine.
  9. A household appliance (1) as in any one of Claim 1 to 6, which is a refrigerator.
  10. A household appliance (1) as in any one of the Claims 1 to 6, which is a cooking device.
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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0691100A1 (en) 1994-07-06 1996-01-10 Merloni Elettrodomestici S.p.A. Household appliance of the built-in type
EP1624101A1 (en) * 2004-08-05 2006-02-08 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Control panel for an electric household appliance and household appliance with such a control panel.
WO2006069831A1 (en) * 2004-12-27 2006-07-06 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Household appliance
US20130027214A1 (en) * 2011-03-09 2013-01-31 Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Household appliance including information light device
CN107773192A (en) * 2016-08-25 2018-03-09 E.G.O.电气设备制造股份有限公司 Electrical equipment, have panel this electrical equipment structure and this structure of manufacture method
CN114711698A (en) * 2022-04-26 2022-07-08 博西华电器（江苏）有限公司 Dishwasher with a door handle and at least one light element

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0691100A1 (en) 1994-07-06 1996-01-10 Merloni Elettrodomestici S.p.A. Household appliance of the built-in type
EP1624101A1 (en) * 2004-08-05 2006-02-08 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Control panel for an electric household appliance and household appliance with such a control panel.
WO2006069831A1 (en) * 2004-12-27 2006-07-06 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Household appliance
US20130027214A1 (en) * 2011-03-09 2013-01-31 Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Household appliance including information light device
CN107773192A (en) * 2016-08-25 2018-03-09 E.G.O.电气设备制造股份有限公司 Electrical equipment, have panel this electrical equipment structure and this structure of manufacture method
CN114711698A (en) * 2022-04-26 2022-07-08 博西华电器（江苏）有限公司 Dishwasher with a door handle and at least one light element

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