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EP4025111B1
EP4025111B1 EP20760793.8A EP20760793A EP4025111B1 EP 4025111 B1 EP4025111 B1 EP 4025111B1 EP 20760793 A EP20760793 A EP 20760793A EP 4025111 B1 EP4025111 B1 EP 4025111B1
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household dishwasher
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Matthias Engelhart
Klaus Dukek
Manuel Balzer
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42Details
    • A47L15/4293Arrangements 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
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42Details
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  • the present invention relates to a domestic dishwasher.
  • a dishwasher comprises a washing compartment in which items to be cleaned can be accommodated.
  • a door is pivotally hinged to the wash tub to close and open the wash tub.
  • An operating module for operating the dishwasher and/or for displaying operating states of the dishwasher can be accommodated in the door.
  • the EP 1 929 926 A2 describes a dishwasher with a door having an inner door and an outer door.
  • An operating module for operating the dishwasher is arranged between the inner door and the outer door.
  • the WO 2015/188973 A1 shows a dishwasher with a door on which a front panel is provided.
  • An operating module is provided on the front panel, which can be mounted on the front panel with the help of a pivoting movement.
  • the DE 197 57 809 A1 discloses a household appliance with a control panel unit in which a stiffened carrier element, which includes control and/or display elements, can be pivoted into a panel element.
  • the CN 106 498 668 A describes the assembly of a control unit of a washing machine, wherein the control unit is pivoted into an opening of the panel and is screwed.
  • the DE 10 2004 022 978 A1 shows a detachable attachment of an electronic component to a panel of a household appliance by means of a latching element, the latching element being rotatable.
  • a household dishwasher with a washing compartment, a door attached to the washing compartment and an operating module provided on the door for operating the household dishwasher.
  • the door comprises a cover box, the operating module including a sealing element for sealing the control module from the cover box, the control module being able to be pivoted from a dismantled state in which an engagement section of the cover box is out of positive engagement with the control module, about an axis of rotation into an assembly state in which the engagement section is in positive engagement with the control module, and the sealing element is pressed between the operating module and the cover box in the assembled state.
  • the operating module can be mounted using a pivoting movement, it is possible to press the sealing element securely with little effort, so that adequate tightness between the operating module and the cover box is always ensured.
  • the rinsing container is preferably cuboid.
  • the washing compartment comprises a base, a cover arranged opposite the base, a door, a rear wall arranged opposite the closed door, and two side walls. Washing item receptacles for receiving the washing items can be provided in the washing container.
  • an upper basket, a lower basket and a cutlery drawer are provided.
  • the door preferably includes an inner door facing a washing space surrounded by the washing tub and an outer door facing an environment of the domestic dishwasher.
  • the operating module and the shutter box can be arranged between the outer door and the inner door.
  • the fact that the door is “hinged” on the washing compartment is to be understood in particular as meaning that the door is pivotably attached to the washing compartment with the aid of a hinge or a plurality of hinges.
  • the operating module can be a display and operating module or can be designated as such. In particular, in addition to operating the domestic dishwasher, the operating module can also be suitable for displaying operating states of the domestic dishwasher, such as the remaining time of a washing program.
  • the shutter box is preferably a plastic component.
  • the shutter box can be a plastic injection molded component.
  • the shutter box can be a one-piece component or be made up of several components connected to one another. In the present case, "in one piece" means that the shutter box is formed from only one component and is not composed of several individual components. However, as previously mentioned, the structure of the shutter box is arbitrary.
  • a “positive engagement” is to be understood as meaning a connection which can be achieved by engaging or engaging behind at least two connection partners, in this case the engagement section and the operating module.
  • a positive connection can be released.
  • This means that the operating module can also be brought back from the assembled state to the disassembled state.
  • "Out of positive engagement” accordingly means that the engagement section and the operating module are not engaged with one another.
  • Two engagement sections are particularly preferably provided.
  • the fact that the sealing element is “pressed” in the assembled state is to be understood in particular to mean that the sealing element is elastically, in particular resiliently, deformed in the assembled state compared to the disassembled state.
  • an x-direction or depth direction, a y-direction or vertical direction and a z-direction or width direction are assigned to the door of the domestic dishwasher.
  • the directions are positioned perpendicular to each other.
  • the aforesaid axis of rotation is located above the engaging portion or portions when viewed in the vertical direction.
  • the axis of rotation runs in particular in or parallel to the width direction.
  • the operating module can be operated in particular from a front side of the door.
  • the front side is spanned by the depth direction and the width direction. This means that the operating module is preferably operated in the vertical direction and not in the width direction or the depth direction.
  • the front side can be a front cover of the shutter box.
  • the operating module has hooking elements that are hooked into corresponding receiving sections of the shutter box in order to pivot the operating module about the axis of rotation.
  • the receiving sections can be recesses provided on the shutter box, in which the suspension elements can be received.
  • the hanging elements and the receiving sections allow the operating module to be pivoted about the axis of rotation.
  • two hanging elements are provided which are spaced apart from one another in the width direction.
  • two receiving sections arranged spaced apart from one another in the width direction are preferably also provided.
  • four suspension elements are particularly preferred. Accordingly, four receiving sections can also be provided.
  • the suspension elements each have an axis section about which the operating module can be pivoted from the dismantled state into the assembled state.
  • the axis section can be cylindrical, for example.
  • the axis section can also have any other desired geometry.
  • the axis section defines the axis of rotation about which the operating module can be pivoted on the shutter box.
  • the engagement section of the cover box is a snap hook, which engages behind the operating module in a form-fitting manner at least in sections in the assembled state.
  • a plurality of engaging portions are provided. More preferably, two engaging portions are provided which are spaced from each other in the width direction. The two engagement sections engage behind the operating module synchronously or snap behind it synchronously. "Synchronously” here means simultaneously.
  • the operating module has an operating module housing and operating and display electronics accommodated in the operating module housing.
  • the operating module housing is preferably a plastic component.
  • the operating module housing can be a plastic injection molded component.
  • the operating module housing can be designed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material. "One-piece material" here means that the operating module housing is made of the same material throughout.
  • the operating and display electronics can have a printed circuit board mounted on it include electronic components.
  • the electronic components can include, for example, light-emitting diodes, microprocessors, switches or the like.
  • the sealing element is firmly connected to the operating module housing, in particular molded onto it with the aid of a plastic injection molding process.
  • the sealing element is particularly preferably bonded to the operating module housing.
  • the connection partners are held together by atomic or molecular forces. Cohesive connections are non-detachable connections that can only be separated by destroying the connection means and/or the connection partner.
  • the sealing element is glued to the operating module housing.
  • the sealing element can also be molded directly onto the operating module housing using a plastic injection molding process.
  • the operating module housing can be produced using a two-component injection molding process, for example.
  • the sealing element can be designed as a sealing lip.
  • the sealing element particularly preferably comprises a plurality of sealing lips arranged at a distance from one another. For example, two sealing lips can be provided.
  • the sealing element is preferably made of an elastically deformable plastic material.
  • the operating module housing has an upper side that is inclined in the direction of the sealing element.
  • the operating and display electronics which are to be protected from moisture, are located under the top.
  • the top has a negative slope from the inner door towards the outer door. That is, the top slopes down from the inner door toward the outer door. The top directs liquid that has entered the door towards the sealing element.
  • the operating module housing has a partition wall that extends beyond the top.
  • the partition wall extends along the vertical direction.
  • the partition wall and the top are formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material.
  • the dividing wall is arranged in the mounted state between two sealing walls of the diaphragm box which are arranged at a distance from one another, so that the dividing wall and the sealing walls form a labyrinth seal.
  • An intermediate space is provided between the sealing walls, in which the partition wall is arranged in the assembled state.
  • the partition wall pivots into this intermediate space in order to form the labyrinth seal.
  • the labyrinth seal prevents liquid from penetrating between the shutter box and the inner door.
  • an actuating button is passed through an opening provided in the top.
  • a large number of actuating buttons and, accordingly, a large number of openings are provided.
  • a switch provided on the printed circuit board of the electronic display and control unit can be actuated, for example, with the aid of the actuating button.
  • the upper side can also have one or more openings for a light guide, which is suitable for guiding light out through the operating element housing from a light-emitting diode provided on the printed circuit board of the display and operating electronics.
  • a partition surrounding the opening is provided on the upper side.
  • the partition wall can have a rectangular geometry or a cylindrical geometry, for example. Such a partition wall is assigned to each breakthrough.
  • a partition wall of the same type can be provided for the aforementioned light guide. The partition wall prevents liquid from passing through the opening. The partition directs the liquid around the aperture.
  • a sealing mat is placed on the upper side, which prevents liquid from penetrating through the opening.
  • the sealing mat prevents liquid from penetrating in the vertical direction. Liquid that has entered between the sealing mat and the upper side is guided around the opening with the help of the partition wall of the opening.
  • the actuating button is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material, with the sealing mat.
  • the sealing mat is preferably made of an elastically deformable material.
  • the sealing mat can be made of silicone or of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), in particular a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • TPE thermoplastic elastomer
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the actuating button is rod-shaped and passed through the opening.
  • the actuating button can have a circular or a rectangular cross-section, for example.
  • the sealing mat preferably has a plate-shaped base section on which the actuating button is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material.
  • the shutter box has a liquid outlet opening, the liquid outlet opening being provided on the outside of the door.
  • Outer door side means here that the liquid outlet opening faces the outer door.
  • the liquid is fed to the liquid outlet opening with the help of the inclined upper side of the operating module housing. The liquid can then drain between the shutter box and the outer door and evaporate.
  • a large number of liquid outlet openings are provided, which are placed next to one another in a row.
  • the number of liquid outlet openings is arbitrary.
  • the liquid outlet openings can have any cross section.
  • the liquid outlet openings can be circular.
  • the liquid outlet openings can also be rectangular. “In a row” here means in particular that the liquid outlet openings are all placed at the same height when viewed in the vertical direction.
  • the 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a household dishwasher 1.
  • the household dishwasher 1 comprises a washing compartment 2, which can be closed by a door 3, which is in particular watertight.
  • a sealing device can be provided between the door 3 and the washing container 2 .
  • the washing compartment 2 is preferably cuboid.
  • the washing compartment 2 can be arranged in a housing of the domestic dishwasher 1 .
  • the washing compartment 2 and the door 3 can form a washing chamber 4 for washing items to be washed.
  • Door 3 is in the 1 shown in their open position. By pivoting about a pivot axis 5 provided at a lower end of the door 3, the door 3 be closed or opened. With the help of the door 3, a loading opening 6 of the washing compartment 2 can be closed or opened.
  • the washing compartment 2 has a base 7, a cover 8 arranged opposite the base 7, a rear wall 9 arranged opposite the closed door 3 and two side walls 10, 11 arranged opposite one another.
  • the bottom 7, the top 8, the rear wall 9 and the side walls 10, 11 can be made from a stainless steel sheet, for example.
  • the bottom 7 can be made of a plastic material.
  • the household dishwasher 1 also has at least one washware holder 12 to 14 .
  • washware holder 12 being a lower washware holder or a lower rack
  • washware holder 13 being an upper washware holder or an upper rack
  • washware holder 14 being a cutlery drawer.
  • the washing items receptacles 12 to 14 are arranged one above the other in the washing compartment 2 .
  • Each washware holder 12 to 14 can be moved either into or out of the washing compartment 2 .
  • each washware receptacle 12 to 14 can be pushed or moved into the washing compartment 2 in an insertion direction E and pulled out or moved out of the washing compartment 2 in an extension direction A counter to the insertion direction E.
  • the door 3 comprises an inner door 15A facing the washing compartment 4 and an outer door 15B facing away from the washing compartment 4 .
  • the inner door 15A and the outer door 15B may be spaced from and parallel to each other. Between the inner door 15A and the outer door 15B in the 1 be provided with a control module of the household dishwasher 1 not shown aperture box.
  • the 2 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an embodiment of a door 3 as mentioned above.
  • the door 3 is assigned a coordinate system with an x-direction or depth direction x, a y-direction or vertical direction y and a z-direction or width direction z.
  • the directions x, y, z are positioned perpendicular to each other.
  • the vertical direction y can be oriented parallel to a direction of gravity g.
  • the direction of gravity g is in the orientation of the 2 oriented from top to bottom.
  • the door 3 - in contrast to the 1 - shown in their closed state.
  • the door 3 includes a in the orientation of 2 on top of the door 3 arranged shutter box 16, which again in a schematic perspective view in the 3 is shown.
  • the shutter box 16 is preferably a plastic component.
  • the shutter box 16 can be a plastic injection molded component.
  • the shutter box 16 can be in one piece or composed of several individual components. In the present case, “in one piece” means that the shutter box 16 can be a single component that is not made up of a number of individual components. As previously mentioned, however, the shutter box 16 can alternatively also be composed of several individual components.
  • the fascia box 16 includes a front wall 17 facing the outer door 15B.
  • the front wall 17 comprises a multiplicity of liquid outlet openings 18, through which liquid F, for example water, which has penetrated into the door 3, can escape in the direction of the outer door 15B.
  • the liquid F can then flow down, for example, along the front wall 17 against the direction of gravity g.
  • a plurality of such liquid outlet openings 18 is preferably provided which, as in FIG 3 shown, may be positioned side by side in a row.
  • the liquid outlet openings 18 are provided on the outside of the door. That is, the liquid discharge ports 18 face the outer door 15B.
  • At least one engagement section 19 is provided on the front wall 17 at the rear, ie facing away from the outer door 15B. Particularly preferably, however, two engagement sections 19, 20 are provided, which are arranged at a distance from one another in the width direction z.
  • the engagement sections 19, 20 are designed as snap hooks.
  • the engagement portions 19, 20 are resiliently deformable.
  • the shutter box 16 also includes a cover 21 with a rectangular opening 22 extending along the width direction z.
  • the shutter box 16 From the ceiling 21 extend in the orientation of 2 downwards two sealing walls 23, 24 spaced apart from one another in the depth direction x. Between these sealing walls 23, 24 a gap-shaped intermediate space 25 is provided. At the Sealing wall 24 receiving sections 26, 27 can be provided, the function of which will be explained below.
  • the receiving sections 26, 27 can be, for example, rectangular or L-shaped recesses.
  • the receiving sections 26, 27 can on the sealing wall 24 or in the 3 bulges 28, 29 shown may be provided.
  • the shutter box 16 also has two side walls 30, 31 spaced apart from one another in the width direction z.
  • the door 3 also includes an operating module 32 for operating the domestic dishwasher 1.
  • the operating module 32 is in FIG 4 shown in a schematic perspective view.
  • the operating module 32 can also be suitable for displaying operating states of the domestic dishwasher 1 .
  • the operating module 32 can include, for example, light-emitting diodes (LED) and/or other display elements.
  • the operating module 32 can also be referred to as a display and operating module.
  • the operating module 32 includes operating and display electronics 33, which can have, for example, a printed circuit board 34 and electronic components mounted on it.
  • the electronic components can include, for example, switches 35, light-emitting diodes 36 or the like.
  • the control and display electronics 33 are accommodated in a control module housing 37 of the control module 32 .
  • the operating module housing 37 can be a plastic component.
  • the operating module housing 37 can be a plastic injection molded component.
  • the operating module housing 37 includes a front wall 38 which faces the front wall 17 of the fascia box 16 .
  • the engagement sections 19, 20 are suitable for positively engaging behind the operating module 32, in particular the front wall 38 of the operating module housing 37.
  • the engaging sections 19, 20 snap into or behind the front wall 38.
  • a form-fitting connection is created by at least two connection partners engaging in one another or from behind, in this case the engagement sections 19, 20 and the operating module 32. Form-fitting connections are detachable connections.
  • a sealing element 39 is also provided on the front wall 38 .
  • the sealing element 39 can have an oval or circular cross-section.
  • the sealing element 39 can also be lip-shaped or have a sealing lip.
  • the sealing element 39 have several, for example two, sealing lips.
  • the sealing element 39 is suitable for sealing the operating module housing 37 in a fluid-tight manner with respect to the panel box 16 .
  • the sealing element 39 is firmly connected to the front wall 38 .
  • the sealing element 39 is molded onto the operating module housing 37 in a plastic injection molding process.
  • the sealing element 39 can be made, for example, from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), in particular from a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the sealing element 39 can also be made of a silicone material.
  • the sealing element 39 is elastic, in particular resilient, deformable.
  • the sealing element 39 can be made of a foamed plastic material.
  • the top 40 is provided with a negative gradient from an inside of the door 3, to which the inner door 15A is assigned, in the direction of an outside of the door 3, to which the outer door 15B is assigned, so that liquid F running off on the top 40 is guided in the direction of the sealing element 39.
  • the top 40 can have a large number of openings 41 . However, only one opening 41 is discussed below.
  • a partition wall 42 runs around the opening 41 and prevents the liquid F from being able to pass through the opening 41 .
  • the partition wall 42 can be rectangular or cylindrical, for example.
  • the partition 42 extends beyond the top 40 in the vertical direction y.
  • a partition wall 43 running in the vertical direction y adjoins the upper side 40 .
  • the partition wall 43 is arranged in the intermediate space 25 and forms a labyrinth seal 44 together with the sealing walls 23, 24.
  • a rear wall 45 of the operating module housing 37 extends from the underside of the upper side 40 as an extension of the partition wall 43.
  • the rear wall 45 is in several parts and comprises a first wall section 46, which is a continuation of the partition wall 43, a second wall section 47 arranged perpendicularly to the first wall section 46, and a third Wall section 48 which is arranged perpendicular to the second wall section 47.
  • the operating module housing 37 also includes two side walls 49, 50.
  • each suspension element 51, 52 comprises a web section 53 extending out of the second wall section 47 in the vertical direction y and an axis section 54 arranged at the end on the web section 53, around which the operating module 32 on the shutter box 16 can rotate.
  • the axis sections 54 of the suspension elements 51, 52 realize a rotation axis 55 about which the operating module 32 on the shutter box 16 can rotate.
  • the axle sections 54 are, as in the 2 shown, cylindrical, in particular circular-cylindrical. However, the axle sections 54 can also have any other suitable geometry. In the 4 the suspension elements 51, 52 with the axle sections 54 are shown only very schematically.
  • the door 3 also includes a sealing mat 56 which is placed on the top 40 in order to prevent liquid F from penetrating into the opening 41 in the top 40 .
  • the sealing mat 56 includes a plate-shaped base portion 57 placed on top 40 .
  • the sealing mat 56 includes an actuating button 58 for actuating the switch 35.
  • the actuating button 58 is guided through the opening 41.
  • the actuating button 58 is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material, with the base section 57 of the sealing mat 56 .
  • “in one piece” means that the actuating button 58 and the base section 57 are made of the same material throughout.
  • the sealing mat 56 can be made, for example, from silicone, from a TPE, in particular from a TPU, or from another suitable material.
  • the functionality of the door 3 is explained below.
  • the axle sections 54 of the suspension elements 51 , 52 are inserted into the receiving sections 26 , 27 of the fascia box 16 .
  • This state of the operating module 32 is referred to as the dismantling state Z1, which is shown in FIG 2 is shown with dashed lines.
  • the dismantling state Z1 is in the 2 of the only the suspension element 52 is shown in the operating module denoted by the reference number 32'.
  • the operating module 32' is then rotated about the axis of rotation 55 in a direction of rotation D, which is in the orientation of the 2 oriented in the clockwise direction towards the front wall 17 of the shutter box 16 .
  • the operating module 32' is pivoted through 90°.
  • the engagement sections 19, 20 snap into the operating module 32, so that this is connected to the aperture box 16 in a form-fitting manner.
  • the sealing member 39 is elastically deformed.
  • the operating module 32 is now in an assembly state Z2. In the assembled state Z2, the sealing element 39 is pressed between the operating module 32, in particular the front wall 38 of the operating module housing 37, and the fascia box 16, in particular the front wall 17 of the fascia box 16.
  • liquid F entering, for example, through the opening 22 is diverted on the oblique upper side 40 in the direction of the sealing element 39 and exits there through the liquid outlet openings 18 .
  • a passage of the liquid F in the orientation of 2 to the right, i.e. in the direction of the inner door 15A, is prevented with the aid of the labyrinth seal 44.
  • Any liquid F escaping under the sealing mat 56 is routed around the opening 41 with the aid of the dividing wall 42 , exits between the top side 40 and the base section 57 of the sealing mat 56 and is routed onto the sealing element 39 .
  • the liquid F emerges from the sealing element 39 through the liquid outlet openings 18 .
  • the pressing force for pressing the sealing element 39 can be reduced.
  • the number of engaging portions 19, 20 of the fascia box 16 can also be reduced. A reduced assembly force can thus be achieved without additional assembly tools.
  • the position of the individual components of the door 3 is always exactly defined.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine.The present invention relates to a domestic dishwasher.

Eine Geschirrspülmaschine umfasst einen Spülbehälter, in dem zu reinigendes Spülgut aufnehmbar ist. An dem Spülbehälter ist drehbar eine Tür angeschlagen, um den Spülbehälter zu verschließen und zu öffnen. In der Tür kann ein Bedienmodul zum Bedienen der Geschirrspülmaschine und/oder zum Anzeigen von Betriebszuständen der Geschirrspülmaschine aufgenommen sein.A dishwasher comprises a washing compartment in which items to be cleaned can be accommodated. A door is pivotally hinged to the wash tub to close and open the wash tub. An operating module for operating the dishwasher and/or for displaying operating states of the dishwasher can be accommodated in the door.

Die EP 1 929 926 A2 beschreibt eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Tür, die eine Innentür und eine Außentür aufweist. Zwischen der Innentür und der Außentür ist ein Bedienmodul zum Bedienen der Geschirrspülmaschine angeordnet.The EP 1 929 926 A2 describes a dishwasher with a door having an inner door and an outer door. An operating module for operating the dishwasher is arranged between the inner door and the outer door.

Die WO 2015/188973 A1 zeigt eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Tür, an der eine Frontblende vorgesehen ist. An der Frontblende ist ein Bedienmodul vorgesehen, welches mit Hilfe einer Schwenkbewegung an der Frontblende montiert werden kann.The WO 2015/188973 A1 shows a dishwasher with a door on which a front panel is provided. An operating module is provided on the front panel, which can be mounted on the front panel with the help of a pivoting movement.

Die DE 197 57 809 A1 offenbart ein Haushaltsgerät mit einer Bedienblendeneinheit, bei der ein versteiftes Trägerelement, welches Bedien- und/oder Anzeigeelemente umfasst, in ein Blendenelement eingeschwenkt werden kann.The DE 197 57 809 A1 discloses a household appliance with a control panel unit in which a stiffened carrier element, which includes control and/or display elements, can be pivoted into a panel element.

Die CN 106 498 668 A beschreibt die Montage einer Bedieneinheit einer Waschmaschine, wobei die Bedieneinheit in eine Öffnung der Blende eingeschwenkt wird und verschraubt wird.The CN 106 498 668 A describes the assembly of a control unit of a washing machine, wherein the control unit is pivoted into an opening of the panel and is screwed.

Die DE 10 2004 022 978 A1 zeigt eine lösbare Befestigung einer Elektronikkomponente an einer Blende eines Haushaltsgeräts mittels eines Rastelements, wobei das Rastelement drehbar ist.The DE 10 2004 022 978 A1 shows a detachable attachment of an electronic component to a panel of a household appliance by means of a latching element, the latching element being rotatable.

Vor diesem Hintergrund besteht eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung darin, eine verbesserte Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine zur Verfügung zu stellen.Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved domestic dishwasher.

Demgemäß wird eine Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Spülbehälter, einer an dem Spülbehälter angeschlagenen Tür und einem an der Tür vorgesehenen Bedienmodul zum Bedienen der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine vorgeschlagen. Dabei umfasst die Tür einen Blendenkasten, wobei das Bedienmodul ein Dichtelement zum Abdichten des Bedienmoduls gegenüber dem Blendenkasten umfasst, wobei das Bedienmodul von einem Demontagezustand, in dem ein Eingriffsabschnitt des Blendenkastens außer formschlüssigem Eingriff mit dem Bedienmodul ist, um eine Drehachse in einen Montagezustand, in dem der Eingriffsabschnitt in formschlüssigem Eingriff mit dem Bedienmodul ist, verschwenkbar ist, und wobei das Dichtelement in dem Montagezustand zwischen dem Bedienmodul und dem Blendenkasten verpresst ist.Accordingly, a household dishwasher is proposed with a washing compartment, a door attached to the washing compartment and an operating module provided on the door for operating the household dishwasher. The door comprises a cover box, the operating module including a sealing element for sealing the control module from the cover box, the control module being able to be pivoted from a dismantled state in which an engagement section of the cover box is out of positive engagement with the control module, about an axis of rotation into an assembly state in which the engagement section is in positive engagement with the control module, and the sealing element is pressed between the operating module and the cover box in the assembled state.

Dadurch, dass das Bedienmodul mit Hilfe einer Schwenkbewegung montiert werden kann, ist es möglich, das Dichtelement mit geringem Kraftaufwand sicher zu verpressen, so dass stets eine ausreichende Dichtheit zwischen dem Bedienmodul und dem Blendenkasten gewährleistet ist. Im Vergleich zu einer linearen Montage kann mit einer geringeren Montagekraft montiert werden. Ferner kann die Anzahl der Eingriffsabschnitte reduziert werden.Since the operating module can be mounted using a pivoting movement, it is possible to press the sealing element securely with little effort, so that adequate tightness between the operating module and the cover box is always ensured. Can be mounted with a lower mounting force compared to linear mounting. Furthermore, the number of engaging portions can be reduced.

Der Spülbehälter ist vorzugsweise quaderförmig. Insbesondere umfasst der Spülbehälter einen Boden, eine dem Boden gegenüberliegend angeordnete Decke, eine Tür, eine der geschlossenen Tür gegenüberliegend angeordnete Rückwand sowie zwei Seitenwände. In dem Spülbehälter können Spülgutaufnahmen zum Aufnehmen des Spülguts vorgesehen sein. Beispielsweise sind ein Oberkorb, ein Unterkorb und eine Besteckschublade vorgesehen. Die Tür umfasst vorzugsweise eine Innentür, die einem von dem Spülbehälter umgebenen Spülraum zugewandt ist, sowie eine Außentür, die einer Umgebung der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine zugewandt ist. Das Bedienmodul und der Blendenkasten können zwischen der Außentür und der Innentür angeordnet sein. Darunter, dass die Tür an dem Spülbehälter "angeschlagen" ist, ist insbesondere zu verstehen, dass die Tür mit Hilfe eines Scharniers oder mehrerer Scharniere verschwenkbar an dem Spülbehälter befestigt ist.The rinsing container is preferably cuboid. In particular, the washing compartment comprises a base, a cover arranged opposite the base, a door, a rear wall arranged opposite the closed door, and two side walls. Washing item receptacles for receiving the washing items can be provided in the washing container. For example, an upper basket, a lower basket and a cutlery drawer are provided. The door preferably includes an inner door facing a washing space surrounded by the washing tub and an outer door facing an environment of the domestic dishwasher. The operating module and the shutter box can be arranged between the outer door and the inner door. The fact that the door is “hinged” on the washing compartment is to be understood in particular as meaning that the door is pivotably attached to the washing compartment with the aid of a hinge or a plurality of hinges.

Das Bedienmodul kann ein Anzeige- und Bedienmodul sein oder als solches bezeichnet werden. Insbesondere kann das Bedienmodul neben dem Bedienen der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine auch dazu geeignet sein, Betriebszustände der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine, wie beispielsweise die Restzeit eines Spülprogramms, anzuzeigen. Der Blendenkasten ist vorzugsweise ein Kunststoffbauteil. Insbesondere kann der Blendenkasten ein Kunststoffspritzgussbauteil sein. Der Blendenkasten kann ein einteiliges Bauteil sein oder aus mehreren miteinander verbundenen Bauteilen aufgebaut sein. "Einteilig" heißt vorliegend, dass der Blendenkasten aus nur einem Bauteil gebildet ist und nicht aus mehreren Einzelbauteilen zusammengesetzt ist. Wie zuvor erwähnt, ist der Aufbau des Blendenkastens jedoch beliebig.The operating module can be a display and operating module or can be designated as such. In particular, in addition to operating the domestic dishwasher, the operating module can also be suitable for displaying operating states of the domestic dishwasher, such as the remaining time of a washing program. The shutter box is preferably a plastic component. In particular, the shutter box can be a plastic injection molded component. The shutter box can be a one-piece component or be made up of several components connected to one another. In the present case, "in one piece" means that the shutter box is formed from only one component and is not composed of several individual components. However, as previously mentioned, the structure of the shutter box is arbitrary.

Unter einem "formschlüssigen Eingriff" ist vorliegend eine Verbindung zu verstehen, die durch das Eingreifen oder Hintergreifen von mindestens zwei Verbindungspartnern, vorliegend dem Eingriffsabschnitt und dem Bedienmodul, erzielt werden kann. Eine formschlüssige Verbindung ist lösbar. Das heißt, das Bedienmodul kann auch wieder von dem Montagezustand in den Demontagezustand zurückverbracht werden. "Außer formschlüssigem Eingriff" bedeutet dementsprechend, dass der Eingriffsabschnitt und das Bedienmodul nicht miteinander in Eingriff sind. Besonders bevorzugt sind zwei Eingriffsabschnitte vorgesehen. Darunter, dass das Dichtelement in dem Montagezustand "verpresst" ist, ist insbesondere zu verstehen, dass das Dichtelement in dem Montagezustand im Vergleich zu dem Demontagezustand elastisch, insbesondere federelastisch, verformt ist.In the present case, a “positive engagement” is to be understood as meaning a connection which can be achieved by engaging or engaging behind at least two connection partners, in this case the engagement section and the operating module. A positive connection can be released. This means that the operating module can also be brought back from the assembled state to the disassembled state. "Out of positive engagement" accordingly means that the engagement section and the operating module are not engaged with one another. Two engagement sections are particularly preferably provided. The fact that the sealing element is “pressed” in the assembled state is to be understood in particular to mean that the sealing element is elastically, in particular resiliently, deformed in the assembled state compared to the disassembled state.

Der Tür der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine ist insbesondere eine x-Richtung oder Tiefenrichtung, eine y-Richtung oder Hochrichtung und eine z-Richtung oder Breitenrichtung zugeordnet. Die Richtungen sind senkrecht zueinander positioniert. Insbesondere ist die vorgenannte Drehachse in der Hochrichtung betrachtet oberhalb des Eingriffsabschnitts oder der Eingriffsabschnitte angeordnet. Die Drehachse verläuft insbesondere in oder parallel zu der Breitenrichtung. Das Bedienmodul ist insbesondere von einer Stirnseite der Tür aus bedienbar. Die Stirnseite wird von der Tiefenrichtung und der Breitenrichtung aufgespannt. Das heißt, eine Bedienung des Bedienmoduls erfolgt bevorzugt entlang der Hochrichtung und nicht entlang der Breitenrichtung oder der Tiefenrichtung. Die Stirnseite kann eine stirnseitige Decke des Blendenkastens sein.In particular, an x-direction or depth direction, a y-direction or vertical direction and a z-direction or width direction are assigned to the door of the domestic dishwasher. The directions are positioned perpendicular to each other. Specifically, the aforesaid axis of rotation is located above the engaging portion or portions when viewed in the vertical direction. The axis of rotation runs in particular in or parallel to the width direction. The operating module can be operated in particular from a front side of the door. The front side is spanned by the depth direction and the width direction. This means that the operating module is preferably operated in the vertical direction and not in the width direction or the depth direction. The front side can be a front cover of the shutter box.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform weist das Bedienmodul Einhängeelemente auf, die in korrespondierende Aufnahmeabschnitte des Blendenkastens eingehängt sind, um das Bedienmodul um die Drehachse zu verschwenken.According to one embodiment, the operating module has hooking elements that are hooked into corresponding receiving sections of the shutter box in order to pivot the operating module about the axis of rotation.

Die Aufnahmeabschnitte können an dem Blendenkasten vorgesehene Ausnehmungen sein, in denen die Einhängeelemente aufnehmbar sind. Die Einhängeelemente und die Aufnahmeabschnitte ermöglichen die Verschwenkung des Bedienmoduls um die Drehachse. Bevorzugt sind zwei in der Breitenrichtung voneinander beabstandet angeordnete Einhängeelemente vorgesehen. Dementsprechend sind bevorzugt auch zwei in der Breitenrichtung voneinander beabstandet angeordnete Aufnahmeabschnitte vorgesehen. Besonders bevorzugt sind jedoch vier Einhängeelemente vorgesehen. Dementsprechend können auch vier Aufnahmeabschnitte vorgesehen sein.The receiving sections can be recesses provided on the shutter box, in which the suspension elements can be received. The hanging elements and the receiving sections allow the operating module to be pivoted about the axis of rotation. Preferably, two hanging elements are provided which are spaced apart from one another in the width direction. Accordingly, two receiving sections arranged spaced apart from one another in the width direction are preferably also provided. However, four suspension elements are particularly preferred. Accordingly, four receiving sections can also be provided.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform weisen die Einhängeelemente jeweils einen Achsenabschnitt auf, um den das Bedienmodul von dem Demontagezustand in den Montagezustand verschwenkbar ist.According to a further embodiment, the suspension elements each have an axis section about which the operating module can be pivoted from the dismantled state into the assembled state.

Der Achsenabschnitt kann beispielsweise zylinderförmig sein. Der Achsenabschnitt kann auch jede andere beliebige Geometrie aufweisen. Der Achsenabschnitt definiert die Drehachse, um die das Bedienmodul an dem Blendenkasten verschwenkbar ist.The axis section can be cylindrical, for example. The axis section can also have any other desired geometry. The axis section defines the axis of rotation about which the operating module can be pivoted on the shutter box.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist der Eingriffsabschnitt des Blendenkastens ein Schnapphaken, der das Bedienmodul in dem Montagezustand zumindest abschnittsweise formschlüssig hintergreift.According to a further embodiment, the engagement section of the cover box is a snap hook, which engages behind the operating module in a form-fitting manner at least in sections in the assembled state.

Vorzugsweise sind mehrere Eingriffsabschnitte vorgesehen. Besonders bevorzugt sind zwei Eingriffsabschnitte vorgesehen, die in der Breitenrichtung voneinander beabstandet angeordnet sind. Die beiden Eingriffsabschnitte hintergreifen das Bedienmodul synchron oder hinterschnappen dieses synchron. "Synchron" bedeutet hierbei gleichzeitig.Preferably, a plurality of engaging portions are provided. More preferably, two engaging portions are provided which are spaced from each other in the width direction. The two engagement sections engage behind the operating module synchronously or snap behind it synchronously. "Synchronously" here means simultaneously.

Erfindungsgemäß weist das Bedienmodul ein Bedienmodulgehäuse und eine in dem Bedienmodulgehäuse aufgenommene Bedien- und Anzeigeelektronik auf.According to the invention, the operating module has an operating module housing and operating and display electronics accommodated in the operating module housing.

Das Bedienmodulgehäuse ist vorzugsweise ein Kunststoffbauteil. Beispielsweise kann das Bedienmodulgehäuse ein Kunststoffspritzgussbauteil sein. Das Bedienmodulgehäuse kann einteilig, insbesondere materialeinstückig, ausgebildet sein. "Materialeinstückig" bedeutet hierbei, dass das Bedienmodulgehäuse durchgehend aus demselben Werkstoff gefertigt ist. Die Bedien- und Anzeigeelektronik kann eine Leiterplatte mit darauf montierten elektronischen Bauelementen umfassen. Die elektronischen Bauelemente können beispielsweise lichtemittierende Dioden, Mikroprozessoren, Schalter oder dergleichen umfassen.The operating module housing is preferably a plastic component. For example, the operating module housing can be a plastic injection molded component. The operating module housing can be designed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material. "One-piece material" here means that the operating module housing is made of the same material throughout. The operating and display electronics can have a printed circuit board mounted on it include electronic components. The electronic components can include, for example, light-emitting diodes, microprocessors, switches or the like.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist das Dichtelement fest mit dem Bedienmodulgehäuse verbunden, insbesondere mit Hilfe eines Kunststoffspritzgussverfahrens an dieses angespritzt.According to a further embodiment, the sealing element is firmly connected to the operating module housing, in particular molded onto it with the aid of a plastic injection molding process.

Besonders bevorzugt ist das Dichtelement stoffschlüssig mit dem Bedienmodulgehäuse verbunden. Bei stoffschlüssigen Verbindungen werden die Verbindungspartner durch atomare oder molekulare Kräfte zusammengehalten. Stoffschlüssige Verbindungen sind nicht lösbare Verbindungen, die sich nur Zerstörung der Verbindungsmittel und/oder der Verbindungspartner trennen lassen. Beispielsweise ist das Dichtelement mit dem Bedienmodulgehäuse verklebt. Alternativ kann das Dichtelement auch mit Hilfe eines Kunststoffspritzgussverfahrens direkt an das Bedienmodulgehäuse angespritzt sein. In diesem Fall kann das Bedienmodulgehäuse beispielsweise mit Hilfe eines Zweikomponenten-Spritzgussverfahrens hergestellt sein. Das Dichtelement kann als Dichtlippe ausgebildet sein. Besonders bevorzugt umfasst das Dichtelement mehrere voneinander beabstandet angeordnete Dichtlippen. Beispielsweise können zwei Dichtlippen vorgesehen sein. Das Dichtelement ist bevorzugt aus einem elastisch verformbaren Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt.The sealing element is particularly preferably bonded to the operating module housing. In the case of material connections, the connection partners are held together by atomic or molecular forces. Cohesive connections are non-detachable connections that can only be separated by destroying the connection means and/or the connection partner. For example, the sealing element is glued to the operating module housing. Alternatively, the sealing element can also be molded directly onto the operating module housing using a plastic injection molding process. In this case, the operating module housing can be produced using a two-component injection molding process, for example. The sealing element can be designed as a sealing lip. The sealing element particularly preferably comprises a plurality of sealing lips arranged at a distance from one another. For example, two sealing lips can be provided. The sealing element is preferably made of an elastically deformable plastic material.

Erfindungsgemäß weist das Bedienmodulgehäuse eine in Richtung des Dichtelementes geneigte Oberseite auf.According to the invention, the operating module housing has an upper side that is inclined in the direction of the sealing element.

Unter der Oberseite ist die vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützende Bedien- und Anzeigeelektronik angeordnet. Insbesondere weist die Oberseite von der Innentür in Richtung der Außentür eine negative Steigung auf. Das heißt, die Oberseite fällt von der Innentür in Richtung der Außentür ab. Die Oberseite leitet in die Tür eingedrungene Flüssigkeit hin zu dem Dichtelement.The operating and display electronics, which are to be protected from moisture, are located under the top. In particular, the top has a negative slope from the inner door towards the outer door. That is, the top slopes down from the inner door toward the outer door. The top directs liquid that has entered the door towards the sealing element.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform weist das Bedienmodulgehäuse eine sich über die Oberseite hinaus erstreckende Trennwand auf.According to a further embodiment, the operating module housing has a partition wall that extends beyond the top.

Insbesondere erstreckt sich die Trennwand entlang der Hochrichtung. Die Trennwand und die Oberseite sind einteilig, insbesondere materialeinstückig, ausgebildet.In particular, the partition wall extends along the vertical direction. The partition wall and the top are formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Trennwand in dem Montagezustand zwischen zwei voneinander beabstandet angeordneten Dichtwänden des Blendenkastens angeordnet, so dass die Trennwand und die Dichtwände eine Labyrinthdichtung ausbilden.According to a further embodiment, the dividing wall is arranged in the mounted state between two sealing walls of the diaphragm box which are arranged at a distance from one another, so that the dividing wall and the sealing walls form a labyrinth seal.

Zwischen den Dichtwänden ist ein Zwischenraum vorgesehen, in dem die Trennwand in dem Montagezustand angeordnet ist. Bei dem Verbringen des Bedienmoduls von dem Demontagezustand in den Montagezustand schwenkt die Trennwand in diesen Zwischenraum hinein, um die Labyrinthdichtung auszubilden. Die Labyrinthdichtung verhindert ein Eindringen von Flüssigkeit zwischen den Blendenkasten und die Innentür.An intermediate space is provided between the sealing walls, in which the partition wall is arranged in the assembled state. When the operating module is moved from the dismantled state to the assembled state, the partition wall pivots into this intermediate space in order to form the labyrinth seal. The labyrinth seal prevents liquid from penetrating between the shutter box and the inner door.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist eine Betätigungstaste durch einen in der Oberseite vorgesehenen Durchbruch hindurchgeführt.According to a further embodiment, an actuating button is passed through an opening provided in the top.

Insbesondere ist eine Vielzahl an Betätigungstasten und dementsprechend eine Vielzahl an Durchbrüchen vorgesehen. Mit Hilfe der Betätigungstaste kann beispielsweise ein auf der Leiterplatte der Anzeige- und Bedienelektronik vorgesehener Schalter betätigt werden. Ferner kann die Oberseite auch eine oder mehrere Durchbrüche für einen Lichtleiter aufweisen, der geeignet ist, Licht von einer auf der Leiterplatte der Anzeige- und Bedienelektronik vorgesehenen lichtemittierenden Diode durch das Bedienelementgehäuse herauszuleiten.In particular, a large number of actuating buttons and, accordingly, a large number of openings are provided. A switch provided on the printed circuit board of the electronic display and control unit can be actuated, for example, with the aid of the actuating button. Furthermore, the upper side can also have one or more openings for a light guide, which is suitable for guiding light out through the operating element housing from a light-emitting diode provided on the printed circuit board of the display and operating electronics.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist an der Oberseite eine um den Durchbruch umlaufende Trennwand vorgesehen.According to a further embodiment, a partition surrounding the opening is provided on the upper side.

Die Trennwand kann beispielsweise eine rechteckförmige Geometrie oder eine zylinderförmige Geometrie aufweisen. Jedem Durchbruch ist eine derartige Trennwand zugeordnet. Für den zuvor erwähnten Lichtleiter kann eine ebensolche Trennwand vorgesehen sein. Die Trennwand verhindert, dass Flüssigkeit durch den Durchbruch hindurchtreten kann. Die Trennwand leitet die Flüssigkeit um den Durchbruch herum.The partition wall can have a rectangular geometry or a cylindrical geometry, for example. Such a partition wall is assigned to each breakthrough. A partition wall of the same type can be provided for the aforementioned light guide. The partition wall prevents liquid from passing through the opening. The partition directs the liquid around the aperture.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist auf der Oberseite eine Dichtmatte platziert, die ein Eindringen von Flüssigkeit durch den Durchbruch verhindert.According to a further embodiment, a sealing mat is placed on the upper side, which prevents liquid from penetrating through the opening.

Die Dichtmatte verhindert ein Eindringen der Flüssigkeit in der Hochrichtung. Zwischen der Dichtmatte und der Oberseite eingetretene Flüssigkeit wird mit Hilfe der Trennwand des Durchbruchs um den Durchbruch herum geleitet.The sealing mat prevents liquid from penetrating in the vertical direction. Liquid that has entered between the sealing mat and the upper side is guided around the opening with the help of the partition wall of the opening.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Betätigungstaste einteilig, insbesondere materialeinstückig, mit der Dichtmatte ausgebildet.According to a further embodiment, the actuating button is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material, with the sealing mat.

Die Dichtmatte ist vorzugsweise aus einem elastisch verformbaren Material gefertigt. Beispielsweise kann die Dichtmatte aus Silikon oder aus einem thermoplastischen Elastomer (TPE), insbesondere einem thermoplastischen Polyurethan (TPU), gefertigt sein. Die Betätigungstaste ist stabförmig ausgebildet und durch den Durchbruch hindurchgeführt. Die Betätigungstaste kann beispielsweise einen kreisförmigen oder einen rechteckförmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Die Dichtmatte weist bevorzugt einen plattenförmigen Basisabschnitt auf, an den die Betätigungstaste einteilig, insbesondere materialeinstückig, angeformt ist.The sealing mat is preferably made of an elastically deformable material. For example, the sealing mat can be made of silicone or of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), in particular a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The actuating button is rod-shaped and passed through the opening. The actuating button can have a circular or a rectangular cross-section, for example. The sealing mat preferably has a plate-shaped base section on which the actuating button is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform weist der Blendenkasten eine Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnung aus, wobei die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnung außentürseitig vorgesehen ist.According to a further embodiment, the shutter box has a liquid outlet opening, the liquid outlet opening being provided on the outside of the door.

"Außentürseitig" bedeutet vorliegend, dass die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnung der Außentür zugewandt ist. Mit Hilfe der geneigten Oberseite des Bedienmodulgehäuses wird die Flüssigkeit der Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnung zugeführt. Die Flüssigkeit kann dann zwischen dem Blendenkasten und der Außentür ablaufen und verdunsten."Outer door side" means here that the liquid outlet opening faces the outer door. The liquid is fed to the liquid outlet opening with the help of the inclined upper side of the operating module housing. The liquid can then drain between the shutter box and the outer door and evaporate.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist eine Vielzahl an Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen vorgesehen, die in einer Reihe nebeneinander platziert sind.According to a further embodiment, a large number of liquid outlet openings are provided, which are placed next to one another in a row.

Die Anzahl der Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen ist beliebig. Die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen können einen beliebigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Beispielsweise können die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen kreisförmig sein. Die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen können jedoch auch rechteckförmig sein. "In einer Reihe" bedeutet hierbei insbesondere, dass die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen in der Hochrichtung betrachtet alle auf derselben Höhe platziert sind.The number of liquid outlet openings is arbitrary. The liquid outlet openings can have any cross section. For example, the liquid outlet openings can be circular. However, the liquid outlet openings can also be rectangular. “In a row” here means in particular that the liquid outlet openings are all placed at the same height when viewed in the vertical direction.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Aspekte der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche sowie der im Folgenden beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine. Im Weiteren wird die Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine anhand von bevorzugten Ausführungsformen unter Bezugnahme auf die beigelegten Figuren näher erläutert.

  • Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine;
  • Fig. 2 zeigt eine schematische Teilschnittansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Tür für die Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine gemäß Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines Blendenkastens für die Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine gemäß Fig. 1; und
  • Fig. 4 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines Bedienmoduls für die Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine gemäß Fig. 1.
Further advantageous refinements and aspects of the domestic dishwasher are the subject of the dependent claims and the exemplary embodiments of the domestic dishwasher described below. The domestic dishwasher is explained in more detail below on the basis of preferred embodiments with reference to the enclosed figures.
  • 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a domestic dishwasher;
  • 2 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an embodiment of a door for the domestic dishwasher according to FIG 1 ;
  • 3 FIG. 12 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a fascia box for the domestic dishwasher according to FIG 1 ; and
  • 4 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of an operating module for the domestic dishwasher according to FIG 1 .

In den Figuren sind gleiche oder funktionsgleiche Elemente mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen worden, sofern nichts anderes angegeben ist.Elements that are the same or have the same function have been provided with the same reference symbols in the figures, unless otherwise stated.

Die Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine 1. Die Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine 1 umfasst einen Spülbehälter 2, der durch eine Tür 3, insbesondere wasserdicht, verschließbar ist. Hierzu kann zwischen der Tür 3 und dem Spülbehälter 2 eine Dichteinrichtung vorgesehen sein. Der Spülbehälter 2 ist vorzugsweise quaderförmig. Der Spülbehälter 2 kann in einem Gehäuse der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine 1 angeordnet sein. Der Spülbehälter 2 und die Tür 3 können einen Spülraum 4 zum Spülen von Spülgut bilden.The 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a household dishwasher 1. The household dishwasher 1 comprises a washing compartment 2, which can be closed by a door 3, which is in particular watertight. For this purpose, a sealing device can be provided between the door 3 and the washing container 2 . The washing compartment 2 is preferably cuboid. The washing compartment 2 can be arranged in a housing of the domestic dishwasher 1 . The washing compartment 2 and the door 3 can form a washing chamber 4 for washing items to be washed.

Die Tür 3 ist in der Fig. 1 in ihrer geöffneten Stellung dargestellt. Durch ein Schwenken um eine an einem unteren Ende der Tür 3 vorgesehene Schwenkachse 5 kann die Tür 3 geschlossen oder geöffnet werden. Mit Hilfe der Tür 3 kann eine Beschickungsöffnung 6 des Spülbehälters 2 geschlossen oder geöffnet werden. Der Spülbehälter 2 weist einen Boden 7, eine dem Boden 7 gegenüberliegend angeordnete Decke 8, eine der geschlossenen Tür 3 gegenüberliegend angeordnete Rückwand 9 und zwei einander gegenüberliegend angeordnete Seitenwände 10, 11 auf. Der Boden 7, die Decke 8, die Rückwand 9 und die Seitenwände 10, 11 können beispielsweise aus einem Edelstahlblech gefertigt sein. Alternativ kann beispielsweise der Boden 7 aus einem Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein.Door 3 is in the 1 shown in their open position. By pivoting about a pivot axis 5 provided at a lower end of the door 3, the door 3 be closed or opened. With the help of the door 3, a loading opening 6 of the washing compartment 2 can be closed or opened. The washing compartment 2 has a base 7, a cover 8 arranged opposite the base 7, a rear wall 9 arranged opposite the closed door 3 and two side walls 10, 11 arranged opposite one another. The bottom 7, the top 8, the rear wall 9 and the side walls 10, 11 can be made from a stainless steel sheet, for example. Alternatively, for example, the bottom 7 can be made of a plastic material.

Die Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine 1 weist ferner zumindest eine Spülgutaufnahme 12 bis 14 auf. Vorzugsweise können mehrere, beispielsweise drei, Spülgutaufnahmen 12 bis 14 vorgesehen sein, wobei die Spülgutaufnahme 12 eine untere Spülgutaufnahme oder ein Unterkorb, die Spülgutaufnahme 13 eine obere Spülgutaufnahme oder ein Oberkorb und die Spülgutaufnahme 14 eine Besteckschublade sein kann. Wie die Fig. 1 weiterhin zeigt, sind die Spülgutaufnahmen 12 bis 14 übereinander in dem Spülbehälter 2 angeordnet. Jede Spülgutaufnahme 12 bis 14 ist wahlweise in den Spülbehälter 2 hinein- oder aus diesem herausverlagerbar. Insbesondere ist jede Spülgutaufnahme 12 bis 14 in einer Einschubrichtung E in den Spülbehälter 2 hineinschiebbar oder hineinfahrbar und entgegen der Einschubrichtung E in einer Auszugsrichtung A aus dem Spülbehälter 2 herausziehbar oder herausfahrbar.The household dishwasher 1 also has at least one washware holder 12 to 14 . Preferably, several, for example three, washware holders 12 to 14 can be provided, with washware holder 12 being a lower washware holder or a lower rack, washware holder 13 being an upper washware holder or an upper rack and washware holder 14 being a cutlery drawer. As the 1 further shows that the washing items receptacles 12 to 14 are arranged one above the other in the washing compartment 2 . Each washware holder 12 to 14 can be moved either into or out of the washing compartment 2 . In particular, each washware receptacle 12 to 14 can be pushed or moved into the washing compartment 2 in an insertion direction E and pulled out or moved out of the washing compartment 2 in an extension direction A counter to the insertion direction E.

Wie der Fig. 1 weiterhin zu entnehmen ist, umfasst die Tür 3 eine dem Spülraum 4 zugewandte Innentür 15A sowie eine dem Spülraum 4 abgewandte Außentür 15B. Die Innentür 15A und die Außentür 15B können beabstandet voneinander und parallel zueinander angeordnet sein. Zwischen der Innentür 15A und der Außentür 15B kann ein in der Fig. 1 nicht gezeigter Blendenkasten mit einem Bedienmodul der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine 1 vorgesehen sein.Again 1 It can also be seen that the door 3 comprises an inner door 15A facing the washing compartment 4 and an outer door 15B facing away from the washing compartment 4 . The inner door 15A and the outer door 15B may be spaced from and parallel to each other. Between the inner door 15A and the outer door 15B in the 1 be provided with a control module of the household dishwasher 1 not shown aperture box.

Die Fig. 2 zeigt eine schematische Teilschnittansicht einer Ausführungsform einer wie zuvor erwähnten Tür 3. Der Tür 3 ist ein Koordinatensystem mit einer x-Richtung oder Tiefenrichtung x, einer y-Richtung oder Hochrichtung y und einer z-Richtung oder Breitenrichtung z zugeordnet. Die Richtungen x, y, z sind senkrecht zueinander positioniert. Die Hochrichtung y kann parallel zu einer Schwerkraftrichtung g orientiert sein. Die Schwerkraftrichtung g ist in der Orientierung der Fig. 2 von oben nach unten orientiert. In der Fig. 2 ist die Tür 3 - im Gegensatz zu der Fig. 1 - in ihrem geschlossenen Zustand dargestellt.The 2 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an embodiment of a door 3 as mentioned above. The door 3 is assigned a coordinate system with an x-direction or depth direction x, a y-direction or vertical direction y and a z-direction or width direction z. The directions x, y, z are positioned perpendicular to each other. The vertical direction y can be oriented parallel to a direction of gravity g. The direction of gravity g is in the orientation of the 2 oriented from top to bottom. In the 2 is the door 3 - in contrast to the 1 - shown in their closed state.

Die Tür 3 umfasst einen in der Orientierung der Fig. 2 oberseitig an der Tür 3 angeordneten Blendenkasten 16, der in einer schematischen perspektivischen Ansicht nochmals in der Fig. 3 gezeigt ist. Der Blendenkasten 16 ist vorzugsweise ein Kunststoffbauteil. Beispielsweise kann der Blendenkasten 16 ein Kunststoffspritzgussbauteil sein. Der Blendenkasten 16 kann einteilig sein oder aus mehreren Einzelbauteilen zusammengesetzt sein. "Einteilig" bedeutet vorliegend, dass der Blendenkasten 16 ein einziges Bauteil sein kann, das nicht aus mehreren Einzelbauteilen aufgebaut ist. Wie zuvor erwähnt, kann der Blendenkasten 16 alternativ jedoch auch aus mehreren Einzelbauteilen zusammengesetzt sein.The door 3 includes a in the orientation of 2 on top of the door 3 arranged shutter box 16, which again in a schematic perspective view in the 3 is shown. The shutter box 16 is preferably a plastic component. For example, the shutter box 16 can be a plastic injection molded component. The shutter box 16 can be in one piece or composed of several individual components. In the present case, “in one piece” means that the shutter box 16 can be a single component that is not made up of a number of individual components. As previously mentioned, however, the shutter box 16 can alternatively also be composed of several individual components.

Der Blendenkasten 16 umfasst eine Vorderwand 17, die der Außentür 15B zugewandt ist. Die Vorderwand 17 umfasst eine Vielzahl an Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen 18, durch die in die Tür 3 eingedrungene Flüssigkeit F, beispielsweise Wasser, in Richtung der Außentür 15B austreten kann. Die Flüssigkeit F kann dann beispielsweise entlang der Vorderwand 17 entgegen der Schwerkraftrichtung g nach unten abfließen. Bevorzugt ist eine Vielzahl derartiger Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen 18 vorgesehen, die, wie in der Fig. 3 gezeigt, nebeneinander in einer Reihe positioniert sein können. Die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen 18 sind außentürseitig vorgesehen. Das heißt, die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen 18 sind der Außentür 15B zugewandt.The fascia box 16 includes a front wall 17 facing the outer door 15B. The front wall 17 comprises a multiplicity of liquid outlet openings 18, through which liquid F, for example water, which has penetrated into the door 3, can escape in the direction of the outer door 15B. The liquid F can then flow down, for example, along the front wall 17 against the direction of gravity g. A plurality of such liquid outlet openings 18 is preferably provided which, as in FIG 3 shown, may be positioned side by side in a row. The liquid outlet openings 18 are provided on the outside of the door. That is, the liquid discharge ports 18 face the outer door 15B.

Rückseitig, das heißt der Außentür 15B abgewandt, ist an der Vorderwand 17 zumindest ein Eingriffsabschnitt 19 vorgesehen. Besonders bevorzugt sind jedoch zwei Eingriffsabschnitte 19, 20 vorgesehen, die in der Breitenrichtung z voneinander beabstandet angeordnet sind. Die Eingriffsabschnitte 19, 20 sind als Schnapphaken ausgebildet. Die Eingriffsabschnitte 19, 20 sind federelastisch verformbar. Der Blendenkasten 16 umfasst weiterhin eine Decke 21 mit einem rechteckförmigen, sich entlang der Breitenrichtung z erstreckenden Durchbruch 22.At least one engagement section 19 is provided on the front wall 17 at the rear, ie facing away from the outer door 15B. Particularly preferably, however, two engagement sections 19, 20 are provided, which are arranged at a distance from one another in the width direction z. The engagement sections 19, 20 are designed as snap hooks. The engagement portions 19, 20 are resiliently deformable. The shutter box 16 also includes a cover 21 with a rectangular opening 22 extending along the width direction z.

Aus der Decke 21 erstrecken sich in der Orientierung der Fig. 2 nach unten zwei in der Tiefenrichtung x voneinander beabstandet angeordnete Dichtwände 23, 24. Zwischen diesen Dichtwänden 23, 24 ist ein spaltförmiger Zwischenraum 25 vorgesehen. An der Dichtwand 24 können Aufnahmeabschnitte 26, 27 vorgesehen sein, deren Funktion nachfolgend noch erläutert wird. Die Aufnahmeabschnitte 26, 27 können beispielsweise rechteckförmige oder L-förmige Ausnehmungen sein. Die Aufnahmeabschnitte 26, 27 können an der Dichtwand 24 oder an in der Fig. 3 gezeigten Auswölbungen 28, 29 vorgesehen sein. Der Blendenkasten 16 weist weiterhin zwei in der Breitenrichtung z voneinander beabstandete Seitenwände 30, 31 auf.From the ceiling 21 extend in the orientation of 2 downwards two sealing walls 23, 24 spaced apart from one another in the depth direction x. Between these sealing walls 23, 24 a gap-shaped intermediate space 25 is provided. At the Sealing wall 24 receiving sections 26, 27 can be provided, the function of which will be explained below. The receiving sections 26, 27 can be, for example, rectangular or L-shaped recesses. The receiving sections 26, 27 can on the sealing wall 24 or in the 3 bulges 28, 29 shown may be provided. The shutter box 16 also has two side walls 30, 31 spaced apart from one another in the width direction z.

Die Tür 3 umfasst weiterhin ein Bedienmodul 32 zum Bedienen der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine 1. Das Bedienmodul 32 ist in der Fig. 4 in einer schematischen perspektivischen Ansicht gezeigt. Das Bedienmodul 32 kann auch geeignet sein, Betriebszustände der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine 1 anzuzeigen. Hierzu kann das Bedienmodul 32 beispielsweise lichtemittierende Dioden (LED) und/oder sonstige Anzeigeelemente umfassen. Das Bedienmodul 32 kann auch als Anzeige- und Bedienmodul bezeichnet werden.The door 3 also includes an operating module 32 for operating the domestic dishwasher 1. The operating module 32 is in FIG 4 shown in a schematic perspective view. The operating module 32 can also be suitable for displaying operating states of the domestic dishwasher 1 . For this purpose, the operating module 32 can include, for example, light-emitting diodes (LED) and/or other display elements. The operating module 32 can also be referred to as a display and operating module.

Das Bedienmodul 32 umfasst eine Bedien- und Anzeigeelektronik 33, die beispielsweise eine Leiterplatte 34 sowie auf dieser montierte elektronische Bauelemente aufweisen kann. Die elektronischen Bauelemente können beispielsweise Schalter 35, lichtemittierende Dioden 36 oder dergleichen umfassen. Die Bedien- und Anzeigeelektronik 33 ist in einem Bedienmodulgehäuse 37 des Bedienmoduls 32 aufgenommen.The operating module 32 includes operating and display electronics 33, which can have, for example, a printed circuit board 34 and electronic components mounted on it. The electronic components can include, for example, switches 35, light-emitting diodes 36 or the like. The control and display electronics 33 are accommodated in a control module housing 37 of the control module 32 .

Das Bedienmodulgehäuse 37 kann ein Kunststoffbauteil sein. Insbesondere kann das Bedienmodulgehäuse 37 ein Kunststoffspritzgussbauteil sein. Das Bedienmodulgehäuse 37 umfasst eine Vorderwand 38, die der Vorderwand 17 des Blendenkastens 16 zugewandt ist. Die Eingriffsabschnitte 19, 20 sind geeignet, das Bedienmodul 32, insbesondere die Vorderwand 38 des Bedienmodulgehäuses 37, formschlüssig zu hintergreifen. Hierbei schnappen die Eingriffsabschnitte 19, 20 in oder hinter die Vorderwand 38 ein. Eine formschlüssige Verbindung entsteht durch das Ineinander- oder Hintergreifen von mindestens zwei Verbindungspartnern, vorliegend den Eingriffsabschnitten 19, 20 und dem Bedienmodul 32. Formschlüssige Verbindungen sind lösbare Verbindungen.The operating module housing 37 can be a plastic component. In particular, the operating module housing 37 can be a plastic injection molded component. The operating module housing 37 includes a front wall 38 which faces the front wall 17 of the fascia box 16 . The engagement sections 19, 20 are suitable for positively engaging behind the operating module 32, in particular the front wall 38 of the operating module housing 37. Here, the engaging sections 19, 20 snap into or behind the front wall 38. A form-fitting connection is created by at least two connection partners engaging in one another or from behind, in this case the engagement sections 19, 20 and the operating module 32. Form-fitting connections are detachable connections.

An der Vorderwand 38 ist weiterhin ein Dichtelement 39 vorgesehen. Das Dichtelement 39 kann einen ovalen oder kreisförmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Das Dichtelement 39 kann auch lippenförmig sein oder eine Dichtlippe aufweisen. Insbesondere kann das Dichtelement 39 mehrere, beispielsweise zwei, Dichtlippen aufweisen. Das Dichtelement 39 ist geeignet, das Bedienmodulgehäuse 37 gegenüber dem Blendenkasten 16 fluiddicht abzudichten. Das Dichtelement 39 ist fest mit der Vorderwand 38 verbunden. Beispielsweise ist das Dichtelement 39 in einem Kunststoffspritzgussverfahren an das Bedienmodulgehäuse 37 angespritzt. Das Dichtelement 39 kann beispielsweise aus einem thermoplastischen Elastomer (TPE), insbesondere aus einem thermoplastischen Polyurethan (TPU), gefertigt sein. Das Dichtelement 39 kann auch aus einem Silikonmaterial gefertigt sein. Das Dichtelement 39 ist elastisch, insbesondere federelastisch, verformbar. Beispielsweise kann das Dichtelement 39 aus einem aufgeschäumten Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein.A sealing element 39 is also provided on the front wall 38 . The sealing element 39 can have an oval or circular cross-section. The sealing element 39 can also be lip-shaped or have a sealing lip. In particular, the sealing element 39 have several, for example two, sealing lips. The sealing element 39 is suitable for sealing the operating module housing 37 in a fluid-tight manner with respect to the panel box 16 . The sealing element 39 is firmly connected to the front wall 38 . For example, the sealing element 39 is molded onto the operating module housing 37 in a plastic injection molding process. The sealing element 39 can be made, for example, from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), in particular from a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The sealing element 39 can also be made of a silicone material. The sealing element 39 is elastic, in particular resilient, deformable. For example, the sealing element 39 can be made of a foamed plastic material.

An die Vorderwand 38 schließt sich eine in Richtung des Dichtelements 39 geneigte Oberseite 40 an. Die Oberseite 40 ist von einer Innenseite der Tür 3, der die Innentür 15A zugeordnet ist, in Richtung einer Außenseite der Tür 3, der die Außentür 15B zugeordnet ist, mit einer negativen Steigung versehen, so dass auf der Oberseite 40 ablaufende Flüssigkeit F in Richtung des Dichtelements 39 geleitet wird.An upper side 40 inclined in the direction of the sealing element 39 adjoins the front wall 38 . The top 40 is provided with a negative gradient from an inside of the door 3, to which the inner door 15A is assigned, in the direction of an outside of the door 3, to which the outer door 15B is assigned, so that liquid F running off on the top 40 is guided in the direction of the sealing element 39.

Die Oberseite 40 kann eine Vielzahl an Durchbrüchen 41 aufweisen. Nachfolgend wird jedoch auf nur einen Durchbruch 41 eingegangen. Um den Durchbruch 41 läuft eine Trennwand 42 um, die verhindert, dass die Flüssigkeit F durch den Durchbruch 41 hindurchtreten kann. Die Trennwand 42 kann beispielsweise rechteckförmig oder zylinderförmig ausgebildet sein. Die Trennwand 42 erstreckt sich in der Hochrichtung y über die Oberseite 40 hinaus.The top 40 can have a large number of openings 41 . However, only one opening 41 is discussed below. A partition wall 42 runs around the opening 41 and prevents the liquid F from being able to pass through the opening 41 . The partition wall 42 can be rectangular or cylindrical, for example. The partition 42 extends beyond the top 40 in the vertical direction y.

An die Oberseite 40 schließt sich eine in der Hochrichtung y verlaufende Trennwand 43 an. Die Trennwand 43 ist in dem Zwischenraum 25 angeordnet und bildet zusammen mit den Dichtwänden 23, 24 eine Labyrinthdichtung 44. Unterseitig aus der Oberseite 40 erstreckt sich in Verlängerung der Trennwand 43 eine Rückwand 45 des Bedienmodulgehäuses 37. Die Rückwand 45 ist mehrteilig und umfasst einen ersten Wandabschnitt 46, der eine Fortführung der Trennwand 43 ist, einen senkrecht zu dem ersten Wandabschnitt 46 angeordneten zweiten Wandabschnitt 47 und einen dritten Wandabschnitt 48, der senkrecht zu dem zweiten Wandabschnitt 47 angeordnet ist. Das Bedienmodulgehäuse 37 umfasst weiterhin zwei Seitenwände 49, 50.A partition wall 43 running in the vertical direction y adjoins the upper side 40 . The partition wall 43 is arranged in the intermediate space 25 and forms a labyrinth seal 44 together with the sealing walls 23, 24. A rear wall 45 of the operating module housing 37 extends from the underside of the upper side 40 as an extension of the partition wall 43. The rear wall 45 is in several parts and comprises a first wall section 46, which is a continuation of the partition wall 43, a second wall section 47 arranged perpendicularly to the first wall section 46, and a third Wall section 48 which is arranged perpendicular to the second wall section 47. The operating module housing 37 also includes two side walls 49, 50.

Aus dem zweiten Wandabschnitt 47 heraus erstrecken sich in der Hochrichtung y zwei in der Breitenrichtung z voneinander beabstandet angeordnete Einhängeelemente 51, 52. Es können jedoch auch vier Einhängeelemente 51, 52 vorgesehen sein. Die Einhängeelemente 51, 52 sind geeignet, in den Aufnahmeabschnitten 26, 27 des Blendenkastens 16 aufgenommen zu werden. Für den Fall, dass vier Einhängeelemente 51, 52 vorgesehen sind, sind dementsprechend auch vier Aufnahmeabschnitte 26, 27 vorgesehen. Jedes Einhängeelement 51, 52 umfasst einen sich in der Hochrichtung y aus dem zweiten Wandabschnitt 47 herauserstreckenden Stegabschnitt 53 sowie einen endseitig an dem Stegabschnitt 53 angeordneten Achsenabschnitt 54, um den sich das Bedienmodul 32 an dem Blendenkasten 16 drehen kann. Die Achsenabschnitte 54 der Einhängeelemente 51, 52 verwirklichen eine Drehachse 55, um die sich das Bedienmodul 32 an dem Blendenkasten 16 drehen kann. Die Achsenabschnitte 54 sind, wie in der Fig. 2 gezeigt, zylinderförmig, insbesondere kreiszylinderförmig. Die Achsenabschnitte 54 können jedoch auch jede andere geeignete Geometrie aufweisen. In der Fig. 4 sind die Einhängeelemente 51, 52 mit den Achsenabschnitten 54 nur sehr stark schematisiert dargestellt.Extending from the second wall section 47 in the vertical direction y are two suspension elements 51, 52 which are spaced apart from one another in the width direction z. However, four suspension elements 51, 52 can also be provided. The hanging elements 51, 52 are suitable for being received in the receiving sections 26, 27 of the fascia box 16. In the event that four suspension elements 51, 52 are provided, four receiving sections 26, 27 are also provided accordingly. Each suspension element 51, 52 comprises a web section 53 extending out of the second wall section 47 in the vertical direction y and an axis section 54 arranged at the end on the web section 53, around which the operating module 32 on the shutter box 16 can rotate. The axis sections 54 of the suspension elements 51, 52 realize a rotation axis 55 about which the operating module 32 on the shutter box 16 can rotate. The axle sections 54 are, as in the 2 shown, cylindrical, in particular circular-cylindrical. However, the axle sections 54 can also have any other suitable geometry. In the 4 the suspension elements 51, 52 with the axle sections 54 are shown only very schematically.

Die Tür 3 umfasst weiterhin eine Dichtmatte 56, die auf der Oberseite 40 platziert ist, um ein Eindringen von Flüssigkeit F in den Durchbruch 41 der Oberseite 40 zu verhindern. Die Dichtmatte 56 umfasst einen plattenförmigen Basisabschnitt 57, der auf der Oberseite 40 platziert ist. Ferner umfasst die Dichtmatte 56 eine Betätigungstaste 58 zum Betätigen des Schalters 35. Die Betätigungstaste 58 ist durch den Durchbruch 41 hindurchgeführt. Dabei ist die Betätigungstaste 58 einteilig, insbesondere materialeinstückig, mit dem Basisabschnitt 57 der Dichtmatte 56 ausgebildet. "Materialeinstückig" heißt vorliegend, dass die Betätigungstaste 58 und der Basisabschnitt 57 durchgehend aus demselben Material gefertigt sind. Die Dichtmatte 56 kann beispielsweise aus Silikon, aus einem TPE, insbesondere aus einem TPU, oder aus einem sonstigen geeigneten Material gefertigt sein.The door 3 also includes a sealing mat 56 which is placed on the top 40 in order to prevent liquid F from penetrating into the opening 41 in the top 40 . The sealing mat 56 includes a plate-shaped base portion 57 placed on top 40 . Furthermore, the sealing mat 56 includes an actuating button 58 for actuating the switch 35. The actuating button 58 is guided through the opening 41. The actuating button 58 is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material, with the base section 57 of the sealing mat 56 . In the present case, “in one piece” means that the actuating button 58 and the base section 57 are made of the same material throughout. The sealing mat 56 can be made, for example, from silicone, from a TPE, in particular from a TPU, or from another suitable material.

Die Funktionalität der Tür 3 wird nachfolgend erläutert. Zur Montage des Bedienmoduls 32 an dem Blendenkasten 16 werden die Achsenabschnitte 54 der Einhängeelemente 51, 52 in die Aufnahmeabschnitte 26, 27 des Blendenkastens 16 eingeführt. Dieser Zustand des Bedienmoduls 32 wird als Demontagezustand Z1 bezeichnet, der in der Fig. 2 mit gestrichelten Linien dargestellt ist. In dem Demontagezustand Z1 ist in der Fig. 2 von dem mit dem Bezugszeichen 32' bezeichneten Bedienmodul nur das Einhängeelement 52 gezeigt.The functionality of the door 3 is explained below. To mount the operating module 32 on the fascia box 16 , the axle sections 54 of the suspension elements 51 , 52 are inserted into the receiving sections 26 , 27 of the fascia box 16 . This state of the operating module 32 is referred to as the dismantling state Z1, which is shown in FIG 2 is shown with dashed lines. In the dismantling state Z1 is in the 2 of the only the suspension element 52 is shown in the operating module denoted by the reference number 32'.

Anschließend wird das Bedienmodul 32' um die Drehachse 55 in einer Drehrichtung D, die in der Orientierung der Fig. 2 im Uhrzeigersinn orientiert auf die Vorderwand 17 des Blendenkastens 16 hinzu geschwenkt. Insbesondere wird das Bedienmodul 32' um 90° verschwenkt. Dabei schnappen die Eingriffsabschnitte 19, 20 in das Bedienmodul 32 ein, so dass dieses formschlüssig mit dem Blendenkasten 16 verbunden ist. Ferner wird das Dichtelement 39 elastisch verformt. Das Bedienmodul 32 befindet sich nun in einem Montagezustand Z2. In dem Montagezustand Z2 ist das Dichtelement 39 zwischen dem Bedienmodul 32, insbesondere der Vorderwand 38 des Bedienmodulgehäuses 37, und dem Blendenkasten 16, insbesondere der Vorderwand 17 des Blendenkastens 16, verpresst.The operating module 32' is then rotated about the axis of rotation 55 in a direction of rotation D, which is in the orientation of the 2 oriented in the clockwise direction towards the front wall 17 of the shutter box 16 . In particular, the operating module 32' is pivoted through 90°. The engagement sections 19, 20 snap into the operating module 32, so that this is connected to the aperture box 16 in a form-fitting manner. Furthermore, the sealing member 39 is elastically deformed. The operating module 32 is now in an assembly state Z2. In the assembled state Z2, the sealing element 39 is pressed between the operating module 32, in particular the front wall 38 of the operating module housing 37, and the fascia box 16, in particular the front wall 17 of the fascia box 16.

Im Betrieb der Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschine 1 beispielsweise durch den Durchbruch 22 eintretende Flüssigkeit F wird auf der schrägen Oberseite 40 in Richtung des Dichtelements 39 abgeleitet und tritt dort durch die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen 18 aus. Ein Durchtritt der Flüssigkeit F in der Orientierung der Fig. 2 nach rechts, das heißt in Richtung der Innentür 15A, wird mit Hilfe der Labyrinthdichtung 44 verhindert. Eventuell unter die Dichtmatte 56 tretende Flüssigkeit F wird mit Hilfe der Trennwand 42 um den Durchbruch 41 herumgeleitet, tritt zwischen der Oberseite 40 und dem Basisabschnitt 57 der Dichtmatte 56 aus und wird auf das Dichtelement 39 geleitet. Von dem Dichtelement 39 tritt die Flüssigkeit F durch die Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungen 18 aus.When the domestic dishwasher 1 is in operation, liquid F entering, for example, through the opening 22 is diverted on the oblique upper side 40 in the direction of the sealing element 39 and exits there through the liquid outlet openings 18 . A passage of the liquid F in the orientation of 2 to the right, i.e. in the direction of the inner door 15A, is prevented with the aid of the labyrinth seal 44. Any liquid F escaping under the sealing mat 56 is routed around the opening 41 with the aid of the dividing wall 42 , exits between the top side 40 and the base section 57 of the sealing mat 56 and is routed onto the sealing element 39 . The liquid F emerges from the sealing element 39 through the liquid outlet openings 18 .

Aufgrund der Schwenkbewegung bei der Montage des Bedienmoduls 32 kann die Anpresskraft zum Verpressen des Dichtelements 39 reduziert werden. Die Anzahl der Eingriffsabschnitte 19, 20 des Blendenkastens 16 kann ebenfalls reduziert werden. Es kann somit eine reduzierte Montagekraft ohne zusätzliche Montagewerkzeuge erreicht werden. Die Position der einzelnen Bauteile der Tür 3 ist stets exakt definiert.Due to the pivoting movement during the assembly of the operating module 32, the pressing force for pressing the sealing element 39 can be reduced. The number of engaging portions 19, 20 of the fascia box 16 can also be reduced. A reduced assembly force can thus be achieved without additional assembly tools. The position of the individual components of the door 3 is always exactly defined.

Obwohl die vorliegende Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben wurde, ist sie vielfältig modifizierbar.Although the present invention has been described using exemplary embodiments, it can be modified in many ways.

Verwendete Bezugszeichen:Reference signs used:

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Haushalts-Geschirrspülmaschinedomestic dishwasher
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Spülbehälterflush tank
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Türdoor
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Spülraumdishwashing room
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Schwenkachsepivot axis
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Beschickungsöffnungloading opening
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BodenFloor
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DeckeCeiling
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Rückwandback panel
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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Spülgutaufnahmeitems to be washed
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Spülgutaufnahmeitems to be washed
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Innentürinner door
15B15B
Außentürouter door
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Blendenkastenshutter box
1717
Vorderwandfront wall
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Flüssigkeitsaustrittsöffnungliquid outlet opening
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Eingriffsabschnittengagement section
2020
Eingriffsabschnittengagement section
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DeckeCeiling
2222
Durchbruchbreakthrough
2323
Dichtwandsealing wall
2424
Dichtwandsealing wall
2525
Zwischenraumspace
2626
Aufnahmeabschnittrecording section
2727
Aufnahmeabschnittrecording section
2828
Auswölbungbulge
2929
Auswölbungbulge
3030
SeitenwandSide wall
3131
SeitenwandSide wall
3232
Bedienmoduloperating module
32'32'
Bedienmoduloperating module
3333
Bedien- und AnzeigeelektronikOperating and display electronics
3434
Leiterplattecircuit board
3535
SchalterSwitch
3636
lichtemittierende Diodelight emitting diode
3737
BedienmodulgehäuseOperating module housing
3838
Vorderwandfront wall
3939
Dichtelementsealing element
4040
Oberseitetop
4141
Durchbruchbreakthrough
4242
Trennwandpartition wall
4343
Trennwandpartition wall
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Labyrinthdichtunglabyrinth seal
4545
Rückwandback panel
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Wandabschnittwall section
4747
Wandabschnittwall section
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Wandabschnittwall section
4949
SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
5151
Einhängeelementhanging element
5252
Einhängeelementhanging element
5353
Stegabschnittweb section
5454
Achsenabschnittintercept
5555
Drehachseaxis of rotation
5656
Dichtmattesealing mat
5757
Basisabschnittbase section
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Betätigungstasteactuation button
AA
Auszugsrichtungpull direction
DD
Drehrichtungdirection of rotation
EE
Einschubrichtunginsertion direction
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Flüssigkeitliquid
gG
Schwerkraftrichtungdirection of gravity
xx
Tiefenrichtungdepth direction
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Demontagezustanddisassembly state
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Montagezustandassembly condition

Claims (13)

  1. Household dishwasher (1) with a dishwashing compartment (2), a door (3) attached to the dishwashing compartment (2), and an operating module (32) provided on the door (3) for operating the household dishwasher (1), wherein the door (3) comprises a fascia plate (16), wherein the operating module (32) can be pivoted about an axis of rotation (55) from a disassembled state (Z1), in which an engagement section (19, 20) of the fascia plate (16) is not in form-fit engagement with the operating module (32), into an assembled state (Z2), in which the engagement section (19, 20) is in form-fit engagement with the operating module (32), and wherein the operating module (32) has an operating module housing (37) and operating and display electronics (33) accommodated in the operating module housing (37), characterised in that the operating module (32) comprises a sealing element (39) for sealing the operating module (32) relative to the fascia plate (16), that the sealing element (39) is pressed between the operating module (32) and the fascia plate (16) in the assembled state (Z2), and that the operating module housing (37) has an upper side (40) inclined in the direction of the sealing element (39).
  2. Household dishwasher according to claim 1, characterised in that the operating module (32) has suspension elements (51, 52) which are suspended in corresponding receiving sections (26, 27) of the fascia plate (16) in order to pivot the operating module (32) about the axis of rotation (55).
  3. Household dishwasher according to claim 2, characterised in that the suspension elements (51, 52) each have an axis section (54), about which the operating module (32) can be pivoted from the disassembled state (Z1) into the assembled state (Z2).
  4. Household dishwasher according to one of claims 1-3, characterised in that the engagement section (19, 20) of the fascia plate (16) is a snap-fit hook which at least in sections engages in a form-fit manner behind the operating module (32) in the assembled state (Z2).
  5. Household dishwasher according to one of claims 1-4, characterised in that the sealing element (39) is firmly connected to the operating module housing (37), in particular moulded onto it with the aid of a plastic injection moulding process.
  6. Household dishwasher according to one of claims 1-5, characterised in that the operating module housing (37) has a partition wall (43) extending beyond the upper side (40).
  7. Household dishwasher according to claim 6, characterised in that the partition wall (43) is arranged in the assembled state (Z2) between two sealing walls (23, 24) of the fascia plate (16) which are arranged spaced apart from one another, so that the partition wall (43) and the sealing walls (23, 24) form a labyrinth seal (44).
  8. Household dishwasher according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that an actuating button (58) is passed through an opening (41) provided in the upper side (40).
  9. Household dishwasher according to claim 8, characterised in that a partition wall (42) running around the opening (41) is provided on the upper side (40).
  10. Household dishwasher according to claim 8 or 9, characterised in that a sealing mat (56) is placed on the upper side (40) and prevents liquid (F) from penetrating through the opening (41).
  11. Household dishwasher according to claim 10, characterised in that the actuating button (58) is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece of material, with the sealing mat (56).
  12. Household dishwasher according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the fascia plate (16) has a liquid outlet opening (18), wherein the liquid outlet opening (18) is provided on the outside of the door.
  13. Household dishwasher according to claim 12, characterised by a plurality of liquid outlet openings (18) which are placed in a row next to one another.
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