WO2018121926A1

WO2018121926A1 - A dishwasher

Info

Publication number: WO2018121926A1
Application number: PCT/EP2017/080085
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tugrul Basesme; Omer ARGINHAN
Original assignee: Arcelik Anonim Sirketi
Priority date: 2016-12-28
Filing date: 2017-11-22
Publication date: 2018-07-05
Also published as: TR201619933A2

Abstract

The dishwasher (1) of the invention comprises a body (2), a washing tub (3) provided on the body (2), in which items to be washed are placed, a frame (4) provided on the body (2) and below the washing tub (3), an electronic card (5) provided below the washing tub (3), enabling controlling the washing programs, and a card holder (6) in which the electronic card (5) is placed.

Description

A DISHWASHER

The present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising card holder.

The electronic cards provided in the dishwashers enable execution of electronic software comprising the washing programs and controlling their operations. The electronic cards are generally provided behind the control panel in the dishwasher. By this, the electronic card is prevented from contacting water during washing. Nowadays, built-in dishwashers and models comprising less buttons are preferred due to their aesthetic appeal. The dishwasher is desired to occupy a smaller space as it is used inside the kitchen counter. Therefore, control panels arranged on the upper portion of the dishwasher are not preferred and the washing tub is enlarged upwards. For this reason, the electronic cards provided on the upper portion of the dishwasher are relocated below the washing tub. Since liquid containing components are arranged below the washing tub, such as washing water chamber in which the water used in washing is collected, electronic cards may be subjected to water contact, increasing likelihood of malfunctions. Various protecting cases are present in the art, used to prevent the electronic card from contact with water. However, since the electronic card is provided on the base portion of the dishwasher, it is required to open the base portion of the dishwasher and therefore to lay it on its side in order to perform maintenance in case of a likely malfunction. It is not possible to perform such maintenance at user's residence and the dishwasher is usually taken to the maintenance shop. This causes the user net being able to use the dishwasher for long periods of time, and leads to labor and time loss in terms of maintenance.

State of the art international patent application no. WO2016119844 discloses a household appliance comprising a card holder.

The aim of the present invention is to realize a dishwasher providing ease of use and maintenance.

The dishwasher realized to achieve the aim of the present invention and disclosed in the first claim and the dependent claims comprises a body provided with a washing tub and a frame. The kitchenware to be washed are placed in the washing tub. The frame is provided on the lower side of the washing tub, on the front of the body. An electronic card enabling controlling the washing programs, and a card holder preventing the electronic card from contact with water are provided below the washing tub.

The dishwasher of the invention comprises a fastening member provided on the frame. The card holder is mounted on the fastening member. The electronic card is thus fastened on the frame.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher comprises at least one locking member provided on the card holder. The locking member enables the card holder to be locked on the fastening member. Upon being triggered from the outside, the locking member enables the card holder to be released from the fastening member. The card holder can thus be removed easily from the dishwasher.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher comprises at least one channel provided on the side edges of the fastening member. The card holder is attached on and detached from the fastening member by advancing on the channel.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher comprises a base plate provided on the base of the body. The base plate can be opened and closed by being folded while its edge mounted on the back wall of the body, is fixed. By this, inside the body can be reached from the base portion.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher comprises a cover provided on the base of the body. The cover is provided below the card holder. The card holder can be removed when the cover is opened. By this, easy access to card holder is provided without opening the base plate.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher comprises a kick plate mounted on the frame. The kick plate enables insulation of the frame from the outer environment. The kick plate can be opened by being folded.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher comprises a fastening member preventing the card holder from contact with liquids. Safety is thus enhanced.

The dishwasher realized to achieve the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the dishwasher.

Figure 2 is a frontal schematic view of the washing tub and the frame.

Figure 3 is an exploded view of the card holder.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a dishwasher having a base plate.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the fastening member.

Figure 6 is a view of the dishwasher from below.

The elements in the figures are numbered individually and the correspondence of these numbers are given hereinafter.

Dishwasher
Body
Washing tub
Frame
Electronic card
Card holder
Fastening member
Locking member
Channel
Base plate
Cover
Kick plate

The dishwasher (1) comprises a body (2), a washing tub (3) provided on the body (2), in which items to be washed are placed, a frame (4) provided on the body (2) and below the washing tub (3), an electronic card (5) provided below the washing tub (3), enabling controlling the washing programs, and a card holder (6) in which the electronic card (5) is placed. The electronic card (5) is provided on the lower portion of the body (2), on the frame (4). By this, the washing tub (3) can be enlarged upwards. The electronic card (5) is located in the card holder (6). The electronic card (5) is prevented from contact with liquids.

The dishwasher (1) of the invention comprises a fastening member (7) provided on the frame (4), on which the card holder (6) is placed. The fastening member (7) is provided on the frame (4). The card holder (6) is mounted on the fastening member (7). The card holder (6) is thus fastened on the frame (4).

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a fastening member (7) having at least one locking member (8) enabling fixing the card holder (6) by being mounted on the card holder (6), and enabling the card holder (6) being released by being separated from the card holder (6) upon being triggered from outside. The locking member (8) enables the card holder (6) to be fixed on the fastening member (7). The locking member (8) is released from the card holder (6) by being flexed from outside. The card holder (6) can thus be removed from the frame (4). The electronic card (5) can be maintained alone in case maintenance is required.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a fastening member comprising a channel (9) provided on its side edges, by means of which the card holder (6) can be attached and detached by advancing there along. At least one channel (9) is provided on the side edges of the fastening member (7). The card holder (6) advances by being seated on the channels (9) when it is desired to be mounted on the fastening member (7). Thus, the card holder (6) is easily mounted.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a base plate (10) provided on the base of the body (2), and capable of opening and closing by making a radial motion with one of its edges fixed on the back wall. The base plate (10) has a flap cover structure and enables blocking the contact of the body (2) with the ground. The base plate (10) is capable of opening and closing. In case maintenance is required, the base plate (10) is opened by laying the dishwasher (1) backwards. The components provided in the body (2) can thus be accessed. The card holder (6) can be completely removed from the body (2) by opening the base plate (10).

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a cover (11) provided on the base of the body (2) so as to be on the lower portion of the card holder (6). The card holder (6) can be removed from the body (2) by opening the cover (11). By this, the card holder (6) can be easily removed without requiring the dishwasher (1) to change position, providing ease of maintenance and use.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises at least one kick plate (12) attachable on and detachable from the frame (4), enabling blocking contact of the frame (4) with the outer environment. The kick plate (12) can be attached on and detached from the frame (4). The frame (4), the card holder (6) and the other components provided below the washing tub (2) are insulated from the outer environment by means of the kick plate (12).

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a fastening member (7) positioned between the kick plate (12) and the frame (4). The card holder (6) is thus kept away from water, preventing the electronic card (5) from contact with water.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a fastening member (7) preventing the card holder (6) from contact with liquids. The fastening member (7) also prevents the card holder (6) from contact with water. Safer operation of the dishwasher (1) is thus provided.

A dishwasher (1) enabling easy removal of the electronic card (5) provided below the washing tub (3), from the body (2), is realized with the present invention. The electronic card (5) is fastened on the frame (4) by means of the fastening member (7) provided on a frame (4) located on the lower side on the body (2). Locking members (8) enabling the card holder (6) to be fixed, are provided on the fastening member (7). The card holder (6) is enabled to be released from the fastening member (7) upon triggering the locking members (8). The card holder (6) is taken out of the dishwasher (1) by means of opening the base plate (10) or the cover (11). Ease of maintenance and mounting is thus provided in case of a malfunction.

Claims

A dishwasher (1) comprising a body (2), a washing tub (3) provided on the body (2), in which items to be washed are placed, a frame (4) provided on the body (2) so as to stand below the washing tub (3), an electronic card (5) provided below the washing tub (3), enabling controlling the washing programs, and a card holder (6) in which the electronic card (5) is placed characterized by a fastening member (7) provided on the frame (4), on which the card holder (6) is placed.
A dishwasher (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fastening member (7) having at least one locking member (8) enabling fixing the card holder (6) by being mounted on the card holder (6), and enabling the card holder (6) being released by being separated from the card holder (6) upon being triggered from outside.
A dishwasher (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fastening member (7) comprising a channel (9) provided on its side edges, by means of which the card holder (6) can be attached and detached by advancing along the channel.
A dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a base plate (10) provided on the base of the body (2), and capable of opening and closing by making a radial motion with one of its edges fixed on the back wall.
A dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 1 and 3, characterized by a cover (11) provided on the base of the body (2) so as to be on the lower portion of the card holder (6).
A dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one kick plate (12) attachable on and detachable from the frame (4), enabling blocking contact of the frame (4) with the outer environment.
A dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fastening member (7) positioned between the kick plate (12) and the frame (4).
A dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fastening member (7) preventing the card holder (6) from contact with liquids.