WO2022055453A1 - Appareil électroménager doté d'une fonction de stérilisation - Google Patents

Appareil électroménager doté d'une fonction de stérilisation Download PDF

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WO2022055453A1
WO2022055453A1 PCT/TR2021/050888 TR2021050888W WO2022055453A1 WO 2022055453 A1 WO2022055453 A1 WO 2022055453A1 TR 2021050888 W TR2021050888 W TR 2021050888W WO 2022055453 A1 WO2022055453 A1 WO 2022055453A1
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household appliance
chamber
inner compartment
sterilization liquid
inlet opening
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Burcu TURSUCU
Fatih Arslan
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Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
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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
    • A47L15/4236—Arrangements to sterilize or disinfect dishes or washing liquids
    • 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
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryers 
    • D06F58/203—Laundry conditioning arrangements
    • 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
    • F24C14/00—Stoves or ranges having self-cleaning provisions, e.g. continuous catalytic cleaning or electrostatic cleaning
    • F24C14/005—Stoves or ranges having self-cleaning provisions, e.g. continuous catalytic cleaning or electrostatic cleaning using a cleaning liquid
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A21—BAKING; EDIBLE DOUGHS
    • A21B—BAKERS' OVENS; MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT FOR BAKING
    • A21B3/00—Parts or accessories of ovens
    • A21B3/04—Air-treatment devices for ovens, e.g. regulating humidity
    • 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
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/40—Steam generating arrangements

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  • the present invention relates to a household appliance for sterilizing an inner compartment thereof and/or items placed in the inner compartment.
  • Household appliances especially ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. comprise an inner compartment for receiving various items used in daily life (such as food products, kitchen utensils, clothes). Said items are placed in the outer environment for a certain period of time in line with the need, which, when necessary, are placed in the inner compartment of the household appliances. However, when these items are in the outer environment, harmful microorganisms such as microbes, bacteria and viruses accumulate on the item. These harmful microorganisms may propagate on the item, which may then infect other items if said item is placed back into the inner compartment of the household appliance. In case users contact with these items, the harmful microorganisms may harm physical health of the user.
  • harmful microorganisms such as microbes, bacteria and viruses accumulate on the item. These harmful microorganisms may propagate on the item, which may then infect other items if said item is placed back into the inner compartment of the household appliance. In case users contact with these items, the harmful microorganisms may harm physical health of the
  • Another sterilization application used in the prior art is the use of ultraviolet light.
  • at least one ultraviolet light source is used to send ultraviolet light to the inner compartment of the household appliance.
  • using an ultraviolet light source especially in devices operating at high temperatures such as ovens can create safety problems.
  • sending ultraviolet rays directly to users can also negatively affect the health of users.
  • the present invention discloses a household appliance capable of performing a sterilization process.
  • Said household appliance comprises at least one body; at least one inner compartment provided in the body; at least one door providing access into the inner compartment; at least one chamber adapted to store at least one sterilization liquid therein; at least one inlet opening allowing sterilization liquid to be filled into the chamber; at least one cold vapour generation system for converting the sterilization liquid in the chamber into the cold vapour; and at least one outlet line, wherein at least one side of the outlet line is connected with the inner compartment and at least another side thereof is connected to the chamber.
  • the sterilization liquid in the chamber is converted into cold vapour and transferred to the inner compartment, thereby sterilizing the inner compartment and/or the items provided in the inner compartment. Since a sterilization liquid is used for the sterilization process in the form of cold vapour, for example, if a user opens the door of the household appliance and accesses the inner compartment, the user is prevented from being harmed. This ensures reliable operation of the household appliance.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a household appliance for sterilizing an inner compartment thereof and/or items placed in the inner compartment.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a reliable and practical household appliance.
  • Figure 1 is a side sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the household appliance according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a side sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the household appliance according to the invention.
  • Harmful microorganisms such as microbes, bacteria and viruses can spread through various items contacted by the users during the day.
  • the present invention provides a household appliance for sterilizing an inner compartment thereof and/or items placed in the inner compartment.
  • the household appliance (A) comprises at least one body (1); at least one inner compartment (2) provided in the body (1); at least one door (3) providing access into the inner compartment (2); at least one chamber (4) adapted to store at least one sterilization liquid (e.g. a sterilizing substance, preferably food compatible, such as a vinegar-water mixture) therein; at least one inlet opening (5) allowing sterilization liquid to be filled into the chamber (4); at least one cold vapour generation system for converting the sterilization liquid in the chamber (4) into the cold vapour (such as mist); and at least one outlet line (7), wherein at least one side of the outlet line (7) is connected with the inner compartment (2) and at least another side thereof is connected to the chamber (4).
  • a sterilization liquid e.g. a sterilizing substance, preferably food compatible, such as a vinegar-water mixture
  • the cold vapour generation system comprises at least one vapour generator (10). Thanks to the steam generator (10), which is preferably in the form of an ultrasonic generator, the sterilization liquid in the chamber is made granular. Sending the sterilizing cold vapour obtained in this manner to the inner compartment (2) ensures the inner compartment (2) and/or the items placed in the inner compartment (2) to be sterilized.
  • the steam generator (10) which is preferably in the form of an ultrasonic generator
  • the cold vapour generation system comprises at least one pump (11) for pressurizing the sterilization liquid provided in the chamber (4); at least one nozzle (12) located on the side of the outlet line (7) connected with the inner compartment (2), wherein the nozzle (12) allows the sterilization liquid to be separated into relatively small particles (preferably between 5-30 microns in size) due to the pressure difference between the sterilization liquid pressurized by the pump (11) and the pressure of the inner compartment (2).
  • the pump (11) and nozzle (12) provide generation of cold vapour through an ultra-low volume.
  • the chamber (4) is located on one side of the body (1) away from the door (3).
  • said inlet opening (5) is preferably located on one side of the body (1) above the door (3), in order to easily fill the chamber (4) with sterilization liquid.
  • the household appliance (A) comprises at least one inlet line (6) for transmitting the sterilization liquid taken from the inlet opening (5) to the chamber (4).
  • Said household appliance (A) also comprises at least one valve (8) located on the inlet line (6). Said valve (8) ensures controlled transmission of the sterilization liquid from the inlet line (6) into the chamber (4).
  • the inlet opening (5) is located directly in the chamber (4).
  • the sterilization liquid can be filled directly into the chamber (4) by the user.
  • the household appliance (A) comprises at least one cover (not shown in the figures) located on the inlet opening (5). Thanks to the cover, undesired foreign substances are prevented from being sent to the chamber (4).
  • the household appliance (A) comprises at least one distribution element (9) located in the inner compartment (2) for distributing the cold vapour transmitted to the inner compartment (2).
  • the distribution element (9) preferably comprising at least one fan, the sterilization liquid in the form of cold vapour sent to the inner compartment (2) is distributed on all surfaces of the inner compartment (2) and on the items placed in the inner compartment (2).
  • a cooking device is used as the household appliance (A).
  • the inner compartment (2) corresponds to a cooking compartment of the cooking device.
  • a sterilization liquid e.g. when the user wants to sterilize the inner compartment (2) and/or a food product placed in the inner compartment after a cooking process, firstly, he/she sends a sterilization liquid to the chamber (4) via the inlet opening (5).
  • a vinegar-water mixture can be used as the sterilization liquid. Vinegar-water mixture can be used reliably for food products since it is both food compatible and sterilizing. After the sterilization liquid has been sent into the chamber (4), a sterilization function of the household appliance (A) is activated.
  • the cold vapour generation system converts the sterilization liquid in the chamber (4) into cold vapour. Due to the fact that the sterilization liquid is transmitted to the inner compartment (2) in the form of cold vapour via the outlet line (7), the inner compartment (2) and the items in the inner compartment (2) can be sterilized.
  • the process of transferring the sterilization liquid in the chamber (4) to the inner chamber (2) by converting it into cold vapour can be carried out for a predefined time, or it can be carried out until the sterilization liquid in the chamber (4) runs out.
  • the sterilization liquid in the chamber (4) is converted into cold vapour and transferred to the inner compartment (2), thereby sterilizing the inner compartment (2) and/or the items provided in the inner compartment. Since a sterilization liquid is used for the sterilization process in the form of cold vapour, for example, if a user opens the door (3) of the household appliance (A) and accesses the inner compartment (2), the user is prevented from being harmed. This ensures reliable operation of the household appliance (A).

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un appareil électroménager (A) pouvant mettre en œuvre un processus de stérilisation. Ledit appareil électroménager (A) comprend au moins un corps (1) ; au moins un compartiment interne (2) disposé dans le corps (1) ; au moins une porte (3) donnant accès au compartiment interne (2) ; au moins une chambre (4) dans laquelle peut être stocké au moins un liquide de stérilisation ; au moins une ouverture d'entrée (5) permettant l'introduction du liquide de stérilisation dans la chambre (4) ; au moins un système de génération de vapeur froide pour convertir le liquide de stérilisation présent dans la chambre (4) en vapeur froide ; et au moins une conduite de sortie (7), au moins un côté de la conduite de sortie (7) étant relié au compartiment interne (2) et au moins un autre côté de celle-ci étant relié à la chambre (4).
PCT/TR2021/050888 2020-09-14 2021-09-06 Appareil électroménager doté d'une fonction de stérilisation WO2022055453A1 (fr)

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US3370597A (en) * 1964-02-20 1968-02-27 Hobart Mfg Co Dishwashing machine with liquid sanitizer dispenser
US5462606A (en) * 1994-04-22 1995-10-31 Burns; John R. Chemical sanitizing of foodware
WO2018050540A1 (fr) * 2016-09-16 2018-03-22 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Appareil électroménager pourvu d'un générateur d'aérosol et son procédé de fonctionnement

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US3370597A (en) * 1964-02-20 1968-02-27 Hobart Mfg Co Dishwashing machine with liquid sanitizer dispenser
US5462606A (en) * 1994-04-22 1995-10-31 Burns; John R. Chemical sanitizing of foodware
WO2018050540A1 (fr) * 2016-09-16 2018-03-22 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Appareil électroménager pourvu d'un générateur d'aérosol et son procédé de fonctionnement

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