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EP1554970B1 - Apparatus and method for feeding cleaning-aid agents in a liquid carrying hosehold appliance - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for feeding cleaning-aid agents in a liquid carrying hosehold appliance Download PDF

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EP1554970B1
EP1554970B1 EP04000673A EP04000673A EP1554970B1 EP 1554970 B1 EP1554970 B1 EP 1554970B1 EP 04000673 A EP04000673 A EP 04000673A EP 04000673 A EP04000673 A EP 04000673A EP 1554970 B1 EP1554970 B1 EP 1554970B1
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Christian Daume
Stefan Füglein
Klaus Martin Forst
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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
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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
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    • A47L15/44Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4409Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants by tipping containers or opening their lids, e.g. with the help of a programmer

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  • the invention relates to a device and a method for supplying auxiliaries in a liquid-conducting household appliance, in particular a household dishwasher.
  • a working fluid circulated in the dishwasher is preferably mixed with an adjuvant, for example a cleaning agent or a rinsing aid, for example a rinse aid or shine rinse aid.
  • an adjuvant for example a cleaning agent or a rinsing aid, for example a rinse aid or shine rinse aid.
  • a metering device is provided in the liquid-conducting household appliance.
  • the auxiliaries can be filled, which are then rinsed out at the appropriate time usually by the working fluid itself from the metering device.
  • a simple embodiment of such a metering device is, for example, in EP 0 190 795 A2 disclosed.
  • a detergent dispenser which includes a lid, is disposed in the loading door of the dishwasher and includes two chambers for pre-rinse and main rinse cleaners. One of the two chambers is provided with an effective outlet opening in the closed lid, so that the detergent can be metered separately from each other in the working fluid at first closed and then opened lid.
  • a large number of further dosing devices integrated in the loading door of the domestic appliance are known from the prior art. For example, as with the in DE 36 23 027 A1 addition device described in addition to the chambers for cleaning agent additionally be provided a chamber for rinse aid.
  • metering or dispensing devices for excipients are known, which are arranged on a dishwashing or spray arm inserted in the washing container or integrated into the spray arm. So revealed, for example CH 386 643 A a trained for receiving detergents or flushing aids spray arm.
  • the spray arm at least one can be filled from the outside with the rinse aid chamber is provided which communicates via holes with the interior of the spray arm, so that a portion of the working fluid can flow through the chamber and discharge the rinse aid.
  • a variant of a metering device arranged on the spray arm is in DE 692 02 303 T2 described.
  • a rinsing agent dispenser comprising a substantially cup-shaped member which can receive rinsing agent and is hydraulically connected to the supply line, so that a part of the rinsing agent can be flushed out by the circulated water, rotatably fixedly connected to the upper spray arm.
  • the detergent dispenser is at least partially removable from the spray arm for ease of filling.
  • dosing devices whose dosing functionality is directly linked to other process or function parameters such as spray arm functionality or temperature history, have a limited program cycle design.
  • a dispenser for products for dishwashers having a front mounted on a dish rack of the dishwasher, substantially tubular body, inside which a longitudinally movable drawer, with a receptacle for solid products, which is sprayed directly from a spray arm when the dispenser is located within the apparatus, and at least one receptacle for powdered or liquid products, is arranged.
  • the device according to claim 1 for supplying auxiliaries in a liquid-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher with a rinsing container having a feed opening for introducing parts to be cleaned in the washing container comprises at least one output unit for receiving and dispensing the auxiliary substances, wherein the output unit in Rinsing container is arranged and wherein at least a part of the dispensing unit is arranged to be movable or movable and in the direction of the feed opening at least partially withdrawn from the washing container.
  • the washing container of the liquid-conducting domestic appliance is used to hold the goods to be cleaned, for example, tableware, and has a floor on a ceiling and side walls that connect the floor and the ceiling.
  • a feed opening is provided on a front side wall of the washing container which can be closed with a hinged loading door. About the feed opening, the parts to be cleaned can be introduced into the washing. In the closed rinsing the parts to be cleaned are then circulated in the household appliance recirculated working fluid or rinsing liquid in the Typically adjuvanted water, brought into contact.
  • the dispensing unit dispenses the auxiliary substances contained in the storage chambers, including, for example, various cleaning agents or rinse aids, into the rinsing container.
  • auxiliary substances contained in the storage chambers, including, for example, various cleaning agents or rinse aids
  • the auxiliaries can then be rinsed out, for example, with a liquid from the dispensing unit or simply fall into the rinsing container.
  • the dispensing unit is preferably made essentially cuboidal or box-shaped.
  • the cuboidal basic shape may possibly have cutouts or recesses of any geometric shape, if it is for installation in the washing or the functionality of the output unit of advantage.
  • the output unit can also have any further suitable basic geometrical shape, for example substantially spherical, conical, cylindrical or have the shape of a prism deviating from the parallelepiped.
  • the output unit may be constructed of one or more parts.
  • the dispensing unit comprises several parts, then for example one part may be arranged immovably in the rinsing container and possibly comprise different functional elements of the dispensing unit and another part for filling in excipients may be made to extend out of the rinsing container or be pulled out. All parts of the output unit are preferably combined to form a compact unit.
  • a main advantage of the device and of the method according to the invention is that the dispensing unit can be pulled out of the washing container at least partially and can be filled very easily with the respective auxiliary substances.
  • the dispensing unit is preferably placed in the rinsing container so that the operator does not have to lean forward, bend over or even crouch down when pulling out and filling the dispensing unit.
  • the filled dispensing unit is then pushed back into the washing compartment. This is very easy and fast to carry out, especially if the dispensing unit can not be completely removed from the washing container for filling or can be removed.
  • the output unit can be connected in a relatively simple manner to a hydraulic circuit or circulation circuit of the working fluid in the household appliance, since it is arranged as a compact unit in the interior of the washing.
  • a controlled liquid supply and - distribution to different areas of the output unit can be realized in this way a controlled liquid supply and - distribution to different areas of the output unit.
  • powdery auxiliaries can be completely dissolved and discharged in this way.
  • the program cycle design can be done in many ways.
  • the dispensing unit is at least partially removable from the washing container. It can then be spent for filling at any location, for example, to allow a clean filling, especially of powdered or powder-pressed excipients. Furthermore, the dispensing unit can be easily cleaned in this way, should this be desired.
  • the dispensing unit is arranged on an inner side of a wall of the washing container at least partially movable or movable.
  • the introduction of parts to be cleaned in the washing is. then not affected by the output unit located in the washing and the space in the washing can be utilized to the maximum extent possible.
  • the output unit is arranged on the inside of a cover of the washing container at least partially movable or movable, since in addition to the particularly good accessibility, the best space utilization can be done.
  • the output of the excipient of above in the direction of the bottom so that the excipient is relatively evenly distributed over the washing and thus can be optimally utilized.
  • the dispensing unit on a side wall of the washing container at least partially movable or movable. It should be provided as possible at a location where it is easy to pull out and fill, but does not hamper the function of possible installations in the washing such as dish rack or spray arm.
  • At least one means for fixing the dispensing unit and / or at least one means for guiding at least a part of the dispensing unit in the washing compartment is provided on the inside of the wall of the washing container on which the dispensing unit is arranged and / or on the dispensing unit are or is.
  • the means may preferably comprise at least one guide rail provided on the inside of the wall and / or on the output unit.
  • the guide rails can for example be designed so that provided on the wall and on the output unit corresponding guide rails engage with each other.
  • means for fixing and guiding the output unit comprise, for example, on the inside wall mounted brackets, which can serve to guide the output unit at the same time. Very simple such mounts are, for example, rectangular or U-profiles.
  • At least one handle is provided on the dispensing unit for moving the dispensing unit and / or at least one means for holding the dispensing unit in place in an inserted state.
  • the handle can either be placed on the dispensing unit or formed as a recess in the dispensing unit.
  • the means may also comprise only at least one suitable nose or shaft which engages in a corresponding recess (notch or groove) so that the dispensing unit can be moved at a certain tensile force, but not fall out, for example, when the household appliance is tilted can.
  • the dispensing unit comprises at least one storage chamber for receiving at least one excipient.
  • the dispensing unit and / or the at least one storage chamber then preferably have at least one filling opening for at least one auxiliary substance and at least one dispensing opening for the at least one auxiliary substance.
  • At least one filling opening is preferably aligned with the wall of the washing container on which the dispensing unit is arranged. Depending on the shape and installation position of the dispensing unit, however, a different orientation of the filling openings may also be advantageous.
  • At least one dispensing opening is preferably aligned in the rinsing container, in particular in a direction perpendicular to the wall of the rinsing container, on which the dispensing unit is arranged. If several dispensing openings are provided, they can also be aligned in different directions. Also applies to the output openings that, depending on the shape and mounting position of the output unit, the respectively suitable output direction and the direction in which the output openings are aligned, is selected.
  • the dispensing unit is arranged on the inside of the cover of the washing container, wherein at least one dispensing opening and at least one filling opening are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the dispensing unit and / or the storage chamber and substantially away from each other, and wherein the filling opening to the inside of the ceiling is aligned.
  • At least part of the dispensing unit can preferably be pulled out of the washing container so far that the at least one filling opening is exposed. In this way, trouble-free filling of the dispensing unit and / or the at least one storage chamber is possible.
  • the at least one storage chamber is designed so that it can accommodate a maximum of a predetermined amount of excipient for a single operation, in particular rinsing, or a maximum of a predetermined amount of excipient for several operations.
  • a work process includes all wash phases of a work program.
  • the dispensing unit comprises at least two storage chambers for receiving auxiliaries, in particular at least one storage chamber for receiving a cleaning agent and at least one storage chamber for receiving a rinse aid, for example a rinse aid.
  • the dispensing unit may preferably be designed such that the at least one rinse aid storage chamber can receive a predetermined amount of adjuvant for a plurality of operations and the at least one storage chamber for the detergent can receive a predetermined amount of excipient for a rinse.
  • the at least one storage chamber for the rinsing aid for example, also have a larger volume than the at least one storage chamber for the cleaning agent.
  • the fact that the storage chamber for the rinsing aid can absorb a predetermined amount of auxiliary substance for a plurality of working operations has the advantage that it is not necessary to refill rinsing aid with each rinsing process, of which frequently only a relatively small amount per rinsing process is required.
  • the excipient can be dosed more accurately in this way.
  • the dispensing unit is connected to a hydraulic circuit or circulating circuit of a working fluid in the household appliance, so that at least part of the circulated working fluid or rinsing fluid flows through the dispensing unit.
  • the connection to the hydraulic circuit can be carried out in a simple manner in that working fluid flows from a supply to or in the washing compartment wall via an opening or nozzle on or in the washing compartment wall and into the filling opening of the dispensing unit.
  • connection means separable or not separable with the hydraulic circuit.
  • connecting means for example, hoses may be provided which are connected to the dispensing unit and which carry a portion of the working fluid from the circulating circuit to the dispensing unit. The output unit is then usually not separable from the hose, so that when pulling out the output unit of the hose is moved.
  • Disconnect output unit to connect to the circulation would be, for example, a separable connector or plug-in coupling, via which the output unit is connected in the inserted state mit'einem tube from the circulation circuit.
  • all other known and suitable connection options to a hydraulic circuit can be used.
  • At least one liquid distribution device is provided, is distributed over the working fluid to individual areas in the dispensing unit and / or via which the amount of liquid and / or the liquid distribution can be controlled or is.
  • the at least one liquid distribution device can be integrated, for example, in the dispensing unit.
  • a liquid distribution device for metering the working fluid is provided in at least one storage chamber.
  • the storage chamber is preferably designed so that the aid is discharged at least partially through the dispensing opening from the storage chamber by the metered working fluid.
  • a powdered cleaning agent for example, can first be charged with working fluid and transferred to a flowable state before it is flushed into the washing compartment.
  • a powdered cleaning agent for example, can first be charged with working fluid and transferred to a flowable state before it is flushed into the washing compartment.
  • the dispensing unit comprises at least one spray unit for spraying at least a portion of the circulated working fluid in the washing compartment, in particular at least one spray nozzle and / or at least one spray arm.
  • working fluid can be applied evenly distributed from above on the material to be cleaned, which increases the cleaning effect in the household appliance.
  • at least one channel and / or at least one means is or are preferably provided in the dispensing unit, wherein the means may be, for example, a hose line or a pipe.
  • a liquid distribution device for metering the working fluid into the at least one spray unit.
  • individual spray nozzles can be specifically controlled so that, for example, depending on the degree of soiling, more or less working fluid can be sprayed on.
  • the liquid distribution device for metering the working fluid into the at least one spray unit preferably corresponds to the liquid distribution device for metering the working fluid into the at least one storage chamber. In this case, only one control unit for liquid distribution is necessary.
  • At least one sensor for monitoring a filling level is integrated in a supply chamber in the dispensing unit. If the output unit comprises at least one display unit, in particular at least one LED or at least one display, and / or at least one unit for signal transmission to a control unit, then the fill level detected in the storage chamber be displayed on the output unit or on a control surface of the household appliance or be used to control a work process.
  • the output unit comprises at least one device for monitoring the loading of the washing container and / or for monitoring a spray arm rotation.
  • a device for monitoring the loading it is possible, for example, to use an optical sensor system that determines a quantity of dishes in the dishwasher. The determined data for loading the rinsing container and / or the Sprüharmrotation can also be used to control a work process.
  • the dispensing unit also comprises an illumination lamp for illuminating the interior of the washing tub.
  • the liquid-conducting domestic appliance in particular the domestic dishwasher, according to claim 26, comprises a device for supplying auxiliaries, in particular according to claim 1 or one of the dependent claims of claim 1.
  • a working fluid flows through the dispensing unit and at least one adjuvant is flushed out at least in part with the working fluid in the washing.
  • the excipient can be completely dissolved in this way and evenly distributed in the washing.
  • At least part of at least one excipient falls out of the dispensing unit into the rinsing container by the action of gravity.
  • powdered or powdered excipients e.g. Detergent tablets, can be easily dosed in this way.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows a simple, advantageous embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • a household dishwasher with side walls 2, a ceiling 3 and a feed opening 4 an output unit 6 of the device according to the invention is movably arranged on an inner side 5 of the cover 3.
  • the output unit 6 is held and guided by guide rails 16 on the inside 5 of the ceiling 3 of the washing compartment 1.
  • the in the FIG. 1 illustrated output unit 6 is as a compact unit as a whole in the direction of the feed opening 4 of the washing container 1 from the washing container 1 Engel- or pulled out and hineinschiebbar again (represented by a directional arrow).
  • the output unit 6 of another embodiment of the device according to the invention could also comprise several parts, of which at least one in the direction of the feed opening 4 from the washing container 1 can be pulled out. It would also be conceivable that an immovable part of the output unit 6 behind the at least one movable part of the output unit 6, ie in the direction of the feed opening 4 weg suspended, or laterally next to the at least one movable part of the output unit 6, ie in one to the feed opening 4 offset parallel direction, is arranged on the ceiling inside 5 of the washing compartment 1. The immovable part and the movable part of the output unit 6 would then preferably be arranged adjacent to each other, so that also a compact unit is formed.
  • the immovable part could comprise one or more functional elements, such as a liquid distribution device, sensors or a lighting unit, wherein at least one movable part is provided with at least one supply chamber for an adjuvant.
  • FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 schematically show a detailed view of the compact, one-piece output unit 6 after FIG. 1
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the inside 5 of the cover 3 facing side of the output unit 6.
  • the output unit 6 comprises three pantries 10, which can be filled via an associated filling opening 7, 8, 9 with an excipient.
  • the dispensing unit 6 is to be pulled out of the washing container 1 until the filling openings 7, 8, 9 are freely accessible.
  • the output unit 6 can be so easily filled with various excipients. Die.Vorraum can also be designed so that the output unit 6 can be completely removed from the washing to allow, for example, a cleaning of the storage chambers 10, if this should be desirable.
  • the storage chambers 10 with the filling openings 7 and 8 are provided for the addition of a cleaning agent, in particular for a pre-rinsing phase (filling opening 7) and for a main rinsing phase (filling opening 8).
  • the storage chambers 10 with the filling openings 7 and 8 are in the in FIG. 2 shown output unit 6 designed so that they can accommodate detergent for only one operation or flushing.
  • a rinsing aid preferably a rinse aid, can be introduced into the associated storage chamber 10.
  • the storage chamber 10 is designed so that it can receive rinsing aids for several operations and in each operation, only a portion of the rinse aid is discharged.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the washing container 1 facing side of the output unit 6.
  • the output unit 6 are the respective storage chambers 10 associated output openings 11, 12, 13, which are directed here perpendicularly from the inside 5 of the blanket 3 away in the washing compartment 1.
  • a working fluid circulated in a hydraulic circuit of the household dishwasher normally water
  • a liquid distribution device (not shown here) it is possible to control the addition of the working fluid, in particular the amount and the area which is to be flowed through, for example the storage chamber 10.
  • the task of the working fluid from the hydraulic circuit can be carried out in a simple manner by flowing through a respective opening (not shown) in the ceiling 3 of the washing container 1 working fluid and flows into the underlying filling opening 7, 8 or 9 of the output unit.
  • supply means such as hoses or pipes may also be provided, which are connected to the hydraulic circuit and to the dispensing unit and guide the working fluid into the respective area.
  • dispensing unit 6 is preferably discharged from the discharge opening 11, a detergent for the pre-rinsing phase, from the discharge opening 12 a detergent for the Hauptpülphase and from the discharge opening 13 a rinse aid with the working fluid.
  • FIG. 4 shows an output unit 6, which is essentially the in FIG. 3 represented output unit 6, with the difference that the in FIG. 4 illustrated dispensing unit 6 additionally comprises spray nozzles 14, can be sprayed through the additional working fluid in the washing compartment 1.
  • the spray nozzles 14 may, as in FIG. 4 shown on different sides of the output unit 6 to achieve a broad and uniform liquid distribution.
  • the angle at which the spray nozzles 14 spray the liquid jet into the washing container 1 (alignment of the spray nozzles 14) and the opening angle of the spray jet (shape and size of the spray nozzles 14) can be selected depending on the respective requirement and the dispensing unit 6 can be designed accordingly.
  • the output unit shown corresponds essentially to the in FIG. 4 illustrated output unit 6 and also includes a lighting unit 15 for illuminating the interior of the washing container 1 when filling with dishes or when emptying.

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The appliance has a washing container (1) with a feed opening (4) for introducing parts to be cleaned and at least one output unit (6) for accommodating and delivering the auxiliary substance, whereby the output unit is arranged in the washing container and at least part of the output unit is movably arranged and can be withdrawn at least partly from the washing container towards the feed opening. An independent claim is also included for a method of feeding auxiliary substances to a liquid-carrying domestic appliance, especially a dishwasher.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Zuführung von Hilfsstoffen in ein flüssigkeitsführendes Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere eine Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine.The invention relates to a device and a method for supplying auxiliaries in a liquid-conducting household appliance, in particular a household dishwasher.

Moderne Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschinen beispielsweise sind in der Lage verschiedene Arbeitsprogramme durchzuführen, die vom Bediener, ausgewählt werden können. Die jeweiligen Arbeitsprogramme können dabei mehrere Spülphasen, wie beispielsweise Vorspülphase, Hauptspülphase und Klarspülphase umfassen. In jeder Spülphase wird eine in der Geschirrspülmaschine umgewälzte Arbeitsflüssigkeit vorzugsweise mit einem Hilfsstoff versetzt, beispielsweise einem Reinigungsmittel oder einem Spülhilfsmittel, zum Beispiel einem Klarspüler oder Glanzspüler.For example, modern household dishwashers are capable of performing various work programs that can be selected by the operator. The respective work programs may include several rinse phases, such as pre-rinse phase, main rinse phase and final rinse phase. In each rinsing phase, a working fluid circulated in the dishwasher is preferably mixed with an adjuvant, for example a cleaning agent or a rinsing aid, for example a rinse aid or shine rinse aid.

Für die Zugabe der Hilfsstoffe zu der Arbeitsflüssigkeit ist in dem flüssigkeitsführenden Haushaltsgerät gewöhnlich eine Dosiervorrichtung vorgesehen. In diese können die Hilfsstoffe eingefüllt werden, die dann zum geeigneten Zeitpunkt meist durch die Arbeitsflüssigkeit selbst aus der Dosiervorrichtung ausgespült werden.For the addition of the excipients to the working fluid usually a metering device is provided in the liquid-conducting household appliance. In these, the auxiliaries can be filled, which are then rinsed out at the appropriate time usually by the working fluid itself from the metering device.

Bei Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschinen ist es am weitesten verbreitet, die Dosiervorrichtung in eine aufklappbare Beschickungstür, die eine Beschickungsöffnung zum Einbringen von Geschirrteilen verschließt, zu integrieren. Eine einfache Ausführungsform solch einer Dosiervorrichtung ist beispielsweise in EP 0 190 795 A2 offenbart. Ein Reinigungsmittelgeber, der einen Deckel umfasst, ist in der Beschickungstüre der Geschirrspülmaschine angeordnet und umfasst zwei Kammern für Reinigungsmittel zum Vorspülen und Hauptspülen. Eine der beiden Kammern ist mit einer wirksamen Auslassöffnung im geschlossenem Deckel versehen, so dass die Reinigungsmittel bei zunächst geschlossenem und anschließend geöffneten Deckel getrennt voneinander in die Arbeitsflüssigkeit dosiert werden können. Aus dem Stand der Technik sind darüber hinaus eine Vielzahl weiterer in die Beschickungstür des Haushaltsgeräts integrierter Dosiervorrichtungen bekannt. Beispielsweise kann wie bei der in DE 36 23 027 A1 beschriebenen Zugabevorrichtung neben den Kammern für Reinigungsmittel zusätzlich eine Kammer für Klarspülmittel vorgesehen sein.In household dishwashers, it is the most common, the metering device in a hinged loading door, which has a feed opening for the introduction of Closes dishes, integrate. A simple embodiment of such a metering device is, for example, in EP 0 190 795 A2 disclosed. A detergent dispenser, which includes a lid, is disposed in the loading door of the dishwasher and includes two chambers for pre-rinse and main rinse cleaners. One of the two chambers is provided with an effective outlet opening in the closed lid, so that the detergent can be metered separately from each other in the working fluid at first closed and then opened lid. In addition, a large number of further dosing devices integrated in the loading door of the domestic appliance are known from the prior art. For example, as with the in DE 36 23 027 A1 addition device described in addition to the chambers for cleaning agent additionally be provided a chamber for rinse aid.

Des Weiteren sind für den Einsatz in Häushaltsgeschirrspülmaschinen Dosier- oder Abgabevorrichtungen für Hilfsstoffe bekannt, die an einem in dem Spülbehälter eingebrachten Geschirrkorb oder Sprüharm angeordnet sind oder in den Sprüharm integriert sind. So offenbart zum Beispiel CH 386 643 A einen zur Aufnahme von Spülmitteln bzw. Spülhilfsmitteln ausgebildeten Sprüharm. Im Sprüharm ist wenigstens eine von außen mit dem Spülhilfsmittel befüllbare Kammer vorgesehen, die über Bohrungen mit dem Innenraum des Sprüharms in Verbindung steht, so dass ein Teil der Arbeitsflüssigkeit die Kammer durchströmen und das Spülhilfsmittel austragen kann.Furthermore, for use in household dishwashers metering or dispensing devices for excipients are known, which are arranged on a dishwashing or spray arm inserted in the washing container or integrated into the spray arm. So revealed, for example CH 386 643 A a trained for receiving detergents or flushing aids spray arm. In the spray arm at least one can be filled from the outside with the rinse aid chamber is provided which communicates via holes with the interior of the spray arm, so that a portion of the working fluid can flow through the chamber and discharge the rinse aid.

Eine Variante einer am Sprüharm angeordneten Dosiervorrichtung ist in DE 692 02 303 T2 beschrieben. Hierbei ist eine Spülmittelabgabevorrichtung, die ein im Wesentlichen schalenförmiges Element umfasst, das Spülmittel aufnehmen kann und hydraulisch mit der Zufuhrleitung verbunden ist, so dass ein Teil des Spülmittels durch das umgewälzte Wasser ausgespült werden kann, mit dem oberen Sprüharm drehbar fest verbunden. Die Spülmittelabgabevorrichtung ist zum leichteren Befüllen wenigsten teilweise vom Sprüharm abnehmbar.A variant of a metering device arranged on the spray arm is in DE 692 02 303 T2 described. Here, a rinsing agent dispenser comprising a substantially cup-shaped member which can receive rinsing agent and is hydraulically connected to the supply line, so that a part of the rinsing agent can be flushed out by the circulated water, rotatably fixedly connected to the upper spray arm. The detergent dispenser is at least partially removable from the spray arm for ease of filling.

Den vorangehend beschriebenen Dosiervorrichtungen ist jedoch nachteilig, dass beim Befüllen der Dosiervorrichtung keine optimalen Arbeitsbedingungen vorherrschen. Insbesondere beim Einfüllen von Hilfsstoffen in eine Dosierkammer in der Beschickungstür des Haushaltsgerätes, wie in EP 0 190 795 A2 und DE 36 23 027 A1 beschrieben, muss sich der Bediener stets während des gesamten Einfüllvorgangs nach vorne bzw. nach unten beugen. Die vom Sprüharm abnehmbare Spülmittelabgabevorrichtung ( DE 692 02 303 T2 ) ermöglicht zwar ein einfacheres Befüllen, ist jedoch der zu der Spülmittelabgabevorrichtung benachbarte Geschirrkorb voll beladen, so kann das Aufsetzen des abnehmbaren Teils der Spülmittelabgabevorrichtung durch die Geschirrteile behindert werden. Dadurch lässt auch diese Vorrichtung, genauso wie die in CH 386 643 A beschriebene, eine ergonomische Optimierung vermissen.The dosing devices described above, however, is disadvantageous in that no optimal working conditions prevail when filling the metering device. In particular, when filling auxiliaries in a metering chamber in the loading door of the household appliance, as in EP 0 190 795 A2 and DE 36 23 027 A1 The operator must always lean forward or down during the entire filling process. Removable from the spray arm detergent dispenser ( DE 692 02 303 T2 Although it allows easier filling, however, if the crockery basket adjacent to the detergent dispenser is fully loaded, placement of the removable part of the detergent dispenser may be hampered by the crockery. This also leaves this device, as well as the in CH 386 643 A described, miss an ergonomic optimization.

Darüber hinaus ist bei den Dosiervorrichtungen, deren Dosierungsfunktionalität direkt mit anderen Prozess- oder Funktionsparametern wie Sprüharmfunktionalität oder Temperaturverlauf verbunden ist, die Programmzyklusgestaltung eingeschränkt.In addition, dosing devices whose dosing functionality is directly linked to other process or function parameters such as spray arm functionality or temperature history, have a limited program cycle design.

Außerdem ist aus der EP 1 002 494 A1 ein Spender für Produkte für Geschirrspüler bekannt, der einen vorne an einem Geschirrkorb des Geschirrspülers befestigten, im wesentlichen rohrförmigen Körper aufweist, in dessen Inneren ein längsbewegliches Schubfach, mit einer Aufnahme für feste Produkte, die direkt von einem Sprüharm besprüht wird, wenn der Spender sich innerhalb des Apparats befindet, und wenigstens einer Aufnahme für pulverförmige oder flüssige Produkte, angeordnet ist.Moreover, from the EP 1 002 494 A1 a dispenser for products for dishwashers having a front mounted on a dish rack of the dishwasher, substantially tubular body, inside which a longitudinally movable drawer, with a receptacle for solid products, which is sprayed directly from a spray arm when the dispenser is located within the apparatus, and at least one receptacle for powdered or liquid products, is arranged.

Es ist nun Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Zuführung von Hilfsstoffen in ein flüssigkeitsführendes Haushaltsgerät bereitzustellen, bei denen die vorgenannten Nachteile beim Stand der Technik wenigstens teilweise überwunden oder zumindest vermindert werden.It is an object of the invention to provide a device and a method for supplying excipients in a liquid-conducting household appliance, in which the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art are at least partially overcome or at least reduced.

Diese Aufgabe wird hinsichtlich der Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1, dem flüssigkeitsführenden Haushaltsgerät mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 2 und hinsichtlich des Verfahrens mit den Merkmalen des 18 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den von Anspruch 1, 12 bzw. Anspruch 18 jeweils abhängigen Ansprüchen.This object is achieved with regard to the device having the features of patent claim 1, the liquid-conducting domestic appliance having the features of patent claim 2 and with regard to the method having the features of FIG. Advantageous embodiments and further developments emerge from the claims dependent on claims 1, 12 and claim 18, respectively.

Die Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1 zur Zuführung von Hilfsstoffen in ein flüssigkeitsführendes Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere eine Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine, mit einem Spülbehälter, der eine Beschickungsöffnung zum Einbringen zu reinigender Teile in den Spülbehälter aufweist, umfasst wenigstens eine Ausgabeeinheit zur Aufnahme und Ausgabe der Hilfsstoffe, wobei die Ausgabeeinheit im Spülbehälter angeordnet ist und wobei wenigstens ein Teil der Ausgabeeinheit beweglich oder bewegbar angeordnet ist und in Richtung der Beschickungsöffnung zumindest teilweise aus dem Spülbehälter herausziehbar ist.The device according to claim 1 for supplying auxiliaries in a liquid-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher with a rinsing container having a feed opening for introducing parts to be cleaned in the washing container comprises at least one output unit for receiving and dispensing the auxiliary substances, wherein the output unit in Rinsing container is arranged and wherein at least a part of the dispensing unit is arranged to be movable or movable and in the direction of the feed opening at least partially withdrawn from the washing container.

Der Spülbehälter des flüssigkeitsführenden Haushaltsgeräts dient zur Aufnahme des zu reinigenden Guts, beispielsweise Geschirrteile, und weist einen Boden eine Decke sowie Seitenwände auf, die den Boden und die Decke verbinden. In der Regel ist an einer Frontseitenwand des Spülbehälters eine Beschickungsöffnung vorgesehen die mit einer klappbaren Beschickungstür verschlossen werden kann. Über die Beschickungsöffnung können die zu reinigenden Teile in den Spülbehälter eingebracht werden. Im geschlossenen Spülbehälter werden dann die zu reinigenden Teile mit im Haushaltsgerät umgewälzter Arbeitsflüssigkeit bzw. Spülflüssigkeit, in der Regel mit Hilfsstoffen versetztes Wasser, in Kontakt gebracht.The washing container of the liquid-conducting domestic appliance is used to hold the goods to be cleaned, for example, tableware, and has a floor on a ceiling and side walls that connect the floor and the ceiling. In general, a feed opening is provided on a front side wall of the washing container which can be closed with a hinged loading door. About the feed opening, the parts to be cleaned can be introduced into the washing. In the closed rinsing the parts to be cleaned are then circulated in the household appliance recirculated working fluid or rinsing liquid in the Typically adjuvanted water, brought into contact.

Über die Ausgabeeinheit werden während des Spülvorgangs die in den Vorratskammern befindlichen Hilfsstoffe, dazu zählen beispielsweise verschiedene Reinigungsmittel oder Klarspüler, in den Spülbehälter ausgegeben. Zum Befüllen mit Hilfsstoffen kann wenigstens ein Teil der Ausgabeeinheit zumindest teilweise aus dem Spülbehälter herausgezogen bzw. hervorgezogen werden, vergleichbar mit einer Schublade. Die Hilfsstoffe können dann beispielsweise mit einer Flüssigkeit aus der Ausgabeeinheit ausgespült werden oder einfach in den Spülbehälter hineinfallen.During the rinsing process, the dispensing unit dispenses the auxiliary substances contained in the storage chambers, including, for example, various cleaning agents or rinse aids, into the rinsing container. For filling with auxiliaries, at least part of the dispensing unit can be at least partially pulled out of the washing container or pulled out, comparable to a drawer. The auxiliaries can then be rinsed out, for example, with a liquid from the dispensing unit or simply fall into the rinsing container.

Die Ausgabeeinheit ist in ihrer Grundform vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen quaderförmig oder kastenförmig ausgeführt. Die quaderförmige Grundform kann eventuell Ausschnitte oder Aussparungen mit beliebigen geometrischen Formen aufweisen, wenn es für den Einbau in den Spülbehälter oder die Funktionalität der Ausgabeeinheit von Vorteil ist. Die Ausgabeeinheit kann darüber hinaus aber auch jede weitere geeignete, geometrische Grundform aufweisen, beispielsweise im Wesentlichen kugelförmig, kegelförmig, zylinderförmig sein oder die Form eines vom Quader abweichenden Prisma besitzen. Darüber hinaus kann die Ausgabeeinheit aus einem Teil oder aus mehreren Teilen.aufgebaut sein. Umfasst die Ausgabeeinheit mehrere Teile, so kann beispielsweise ein Teil im Spülbehälter unbeweglich angeordnet sein und eventuell verschiedene Funktionselemente der Ausgabeeinheit umfassen und ein weiteres Teil zum Einfüllen von Hilfsstoffen aus dem Spülbehälter heraus- bzw. hervorziehbar ausgeführt sein. Alle Teile der Ausgabeeinheit sind vorzugsweise zu einer kompakten Einheit zusammengefasst.In its basic form, the dispensing unit is preferably made essentially cuboidal or box-shaped. The cuboidal basic shape may possibly have cutouts or recesses of any geometric shape, if it is for installation in the washing or the functionality of the output unit of advantage. In addition, however, the output unit can also have any further suitable basic geometrical shape, for example substantially spherical, conical, cylindrical or have the shape of a prism deviating from the parallelepiped. In addition, the output unit may be constructed of one or more parts. If the dispensing unit comprises several parts, then for example one part may be arranged immovably in the rinsing container and possibly comprise different functional elements of the dispensing unit and another part for filling in excipients may be made to extend out of the rinsing container or be pulled out. All parts of the output unit are preferably combined to form a compact unit.

Bei dem Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 27 zur Zuführung von Hilfsstoffen in ein flüssigkeitsführendes Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere eine Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine, mit einem Spülbehälter, der eine Beschickungsöffnung zum Einbringen zu reinigender Teile in den Spülbehälter aufweist, insbesondere unter Verwendung einer Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder eines der von Anspruch 1 abhängigen Ansprüche, wird wenigstens ein Teil einer im Spülbehälter angeordneten Ausgabeeinheit in Richtung der Beschickungsöffnung zumindest teilweise aus dem Spülbehälter herausgezogen und mit wenigstens einem Hilfsstoff befüllt und die Ausgabeeinheit gibt während eines Arbeitsvorgangs wenigstens einen Teil des wenigstens einen Hilfsstoffs in die Arbeitsflüssigkeit und/oder in den Spülbehälter ab.In the method according to claim 27 for supplying auxiliaries in a liquid-conducting domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, with a washing container having a feed opening for introducing parts to be cleaned in the washing container, in particular using a device according to claim 1 or one of claim 1 dependent claims, at least a portion of a dispensing unit arranged in the washing container is at least partially pulled out of the washing container and filled with at least one excipient and the dispensing unit is at least a portion of the at least one excipient in a working liquid and / or in the Rinse tank off.

Ein Hauptvorteil der Vorrichtung und des Verfahrens gemäß der Erfindung ist, dass die Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens teilweise aus dem Spülbehälter herausziehbar ist und sich so sehr bequem mit den jeweiligen Hilfsstoffen befüllen lässt. Die Ausgabeeinheit ist vorzugsweise so im Spülbehälter platziert, dass sich der Bediener beim Hervorziehen und Befüllen der Ausgabeeinheit nicht vorbeugen, bücken oder sogar in die Hocke begeben muss. Die befüllte Ausgabeeinheit wird anschließend in den Spülbehälter zurückgeschoben. Das ist vor allem dann sehr einfach und schnell durchzuführen, wenn'die Ausgabeeinheit zum Befüllen nicht komplett aus dem Spülbehälter herausgenommen wird oder herausgenommen werden kann.A main advantage of the device and of the method according to the invention is that the dispensing unit can be pulled out of the washing container at least partially and can be filled very easily with the respective auxiliary substances. The dispensing unit is preferably placed in the rinsing container so that the operator does not have to lean forward, bend over or even crouch down when pulling out and filling the dispensing unit. The filled dispensing unit is then pushed back into the washing compartment. This is very easy and fast to carry out, especially if the dispensing unit can not be completely removed from the washing container for filling or can be removed.

Ein weitere Vorteil der Vorrichtung ist, dass sich die Ausgabeeinheit auf relativ einfache Weise an einen Hydraulikkreislauf bzw. Umwälzkreislauf der Arbeitsflüssigkeit im Haushaltsgerät anschließen lässt, da sie als kompakte Einheit in Innern des Spülbehälters angeordnet ist. Im Gegensatz zu dem meist üblichen Ausspülen der Reinigungsmittel aus den Dosierkammern durch Spritzwasser, lässt sich auf diese Weise eine kontrollierte Flüssigkeitszuführung und - verteilung auf verschiedene Bereiche der Ausgabeeinheit realisieren. Vor allem pulverförmige Hilfsstoffe können auf diese Weise vollständig gelöst und ausgetragen werden. Auch die Programmzyklusgestaltung kann auf vielfältige Weise erfolgen.Another advantage of the device is that the output unit can be connected in a relatively simple manner to a hydraulic circuit or circulation circuit of the working fluid in the household appliance, since it is arranged as a compact unit in the interior of the washing. In contrast For the most usual rinsing out of the detergent from the dosing by splashing, can be realized in this way a controlled liquid supply and - distribution to different areas of the output unit. Above all, powdery auxiliaries can be completely dissolved and discharged in this way. The program cycle design can be done in many ways.

Aufgrund der Möglichkeit verschiedene Funktionselemente in die kompakte Ausgabeeinheit zu integrieren, reduzieren sich zudem die Systemkosten.Due to the possibility of integrating different functional elements into the compact output unit, the system costs are also reduced.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung gemäß der Erfindung ist die Ausgabeeinheit zumindest teilweise aus dem Spülbehälter herausnehmbar. Sie kann dann zum Befüllen an jeden beliebigen Ort verbracht werden, beispielsweise um ein sauberes Einfüllen, insbesondere von pulverförmigen oder aus Pulver gepressten Hilfsstoffen zu ermöglichen. Ferner lässt sich die Ausgabeeinheit auf diese Weise leicht reinigen, sollte dies gewünscht sein.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the device according to the invention, the dispensing unit is at least partially removable from the washing container. It can then be spent for filling at any location, for example, to allow a clean filling, especially of powdered or powder-pressed excipients. Furthermore, the dispensing unit can be easily cleaned in this way, should this be desired.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist die Ausgabeeinheit an einer Innenseite einer Wand des Spülbehälters zumindest teilweise beweglich oder bewegbar angeordnet. Das Einbringen von zu reinigenden Teilen in den Spülbehälter wird. dann durch die im Spülbehälter befindliche Ausgabeeinheit nicht beeinträchtigt und der Raum im Spülbehälter kann bestmöglich ausgenützt werden. Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn die Ausgabeeinheit an der Innenseite einer Decke des Spülbehälters zumindest teilweise beweglich oder bewegbar angeordnet ist, da neben der besonders guten Zugänglichkeit, die beste Raumausnutzung erfolgen kann. Darüber hinaus erfolgt in diesem Fall die Ausgabe des Hilfsstoffes von oben in Richtung des Bodens, so dass der Hilfsstoff relativ gleichmäßig über den Spülbehälter verteilt wird und dadurch optimal ausgenutzt werden kann. Es ist aber auch denkbar die Ausgabeeinheit an einer Seitenwand des Spülbehälters zumindest teilweise bewegbar oder beweglich anzuordnen. Sie sollte dabei möglichst an einer Stelle vorgesehen sein, an der sie einfach herauszuziehen und zu befüllen ist, jedoch nicht die Funktion der möglichen Einbauten in den Spülbehälter wie Geschirrkorb oder Sprüharm behindert.According to the invention, the dispensing unit is arranged on an inner side of a wall of the washing container at least partially movable or movable. The introduction of parts to be cleaned in the washing is. then not affected by the output unit located in the washing and the space in the washing can be utilized to the maximum extent possible. It is particularly preferred if the output unit is arranged on the inside of a cover of the washing container at least partially movable or movable, since in addition to the particularly good accessibility, the best space utilization can be done. In addition, in this case, the output of the excipient of above in the direction of the bottom, so that the excipient is relatively evenly distributed over the washing and thus can be optimally utilized. However, it is also conceivable to arrange the dispensing unit on a side wall of the washing container at least partially movable or movable. It should be provided as possible at a location where it is easy to pull out and fill, but does not hamper the function of possible installations in the washing such as dish rack or spray arm.

Vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn an der Innenseite der Wand des Spülbehälters, an der die Ausgabeeinheit angeordnet ist, und/oder an der Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens ein Mittel zur Befestigung der Ausgabeeinheit und/oder wenigstens ein Mittel zur Führung wenigstens eines Teils der Ausgabeeinheit im Spülbehälter vorgesehen sind bzw. ist. Die Mittel können vorzugsweise wenigstens eine an der Wändinnenseite und/oder an der Ausgabeeinheit vorgesehene Führungsschiene umfassen. Die Führungsschienen können beispielsweise so ausgeführt sein, dass an der Wand und an der Ausgabeeinheit vorgesehene korrespondierende Führungsschienen ineinander eingreifen. Weiterhin umfassen Mittel zur Befestigung und Führung der Ausgabeeinheit beispielsweise an der Wandinnenseite angebrachte Halterungen, die gleichzeitig zur Führung der Ausgabeeinheit dienen können. Sehr einfache solche Halterungen sind beispielsweise Rechteck- oder U-Profile.It is also advantageous if at least one means for fixing the dispensing unit and / or at least one means for guiding at least a part of the dispensing unit in the washing compartment is provided on the inside of the wall of the washing container on which the dispensing unit is arranged and / or on the dispensing unit are or is. The means may preferably comprise at least one guide rail provided on the inside of the wall and / or on the output unit. The guide rails can for example be designed so that provided on the wall and on the output unit corresponding guide rails engage with each other. Furthermore, means for fixing and guiding the output unit comprise, for example, on the inside wall mounted brackets, which can serve to guide the output unit at the same time. Very simple such mounts are, for example, rectangular or U-profiles.

In einer besonders zweckmäßigen Ausführungsform ist an der Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens einen Griff vorgesehen zum Bewegen der Ausgabeeinheit und/oder wenigstens ein Mittel vorgesehen, das die Ausgabeeinheit in einem eingeschobenen Zustand an ihrem Platz hält. Der Griff kann entweder auf die Ausgabeeinheit aufgesetzt oder als Vertiefung in der Ausgabeeinheit ausgebildet sein. Als Mittel, das die Ausgabeeinheit in einem eingeschobenen Zustand an ihrem Platz hält ist beispielsweise ein Riegel denkbar, der vor dem Herausziehen gelöst werden muss. In einer einfachen Ausführungsform kann das Mittel aber auch lediglich wenigstens eine geeignete Nase oder Welle umfassen, die in eine entsprechende Vertiefung (Kerbe oder Rille) eingreift, so dass sich die Ausgabeeinheit bei einer bestimmten Zugkraft bewegen lässt, jedoch beispielsweise beim Kippen des Haushaltsgeräts nicht herausfallen kann.In a particularly expedient embodiment, at least one handle is provided on the dispensing unit for moving the dispensing unit and / or at least one means for holding the dispensing unit in place in an inserted state. The handle can either be placed on the dispensing unit or formed as a recess in the dispensing unit. As a means, that the output unit holds in an inserted state in place, for example, a bolt is conceivable that must be solved before pulling out. In a simple embodiment, however, the means may also comprise only at least one suitable nose or shaft which engages in a corresponding recess (notch or groove) so that the dispensing unit can be moved at a certain tensile force, but not fall out, for example, when the household appliance is tilted can.

Vorzugsweise umfasst die Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens eine Vorratskammer zur Aufnahme wenigstens eines Hilfsstoffs. Die Ausgabeeinheit und/oder die wenigstens eine Vorratskammer weisen dann vorzugsweise wenigstens eine Einfüllöffnung für wenigsten einen Hilfsstoff und wenigstens eine Ausgabeöffnung für den wenigstens einen Hilfsstoff auf.Preferably, the dispensing unit comprises at least one storage chamber for receiving at least one excipient. The dispensing unit and / or the at least one storage chamber then preferably have at least one filling opening for at least one auxiliary substance and at least one dispensing opening for the at least one auxiliary substance.

Wenigstens eine Einfüllöffnung ist bevorzugt zu der Wand des Spülbehälters, an der die Ausgabeeinheit angeordnet ist, hin ausgerichtet. Je nach Form und Einbaulage der Ausgabeeinheit kann jedoch auch eine andere Ausrichtung der Einfüllöffnungen vorteilhaft sein.At least one filling opening is preferably aligned with the wall of the washing container on which the dispensing unit is arranged. Depending on the shape and installation position of the dispensing unit, however, a different orientation of the filling openings may also be advantageous.

Wenigstens eine Ausgabeöffnung ist vorzugsweise in den Spülbehälter ausgerichtet, insbesondere in eine Richtung senkrecht zu der Wand des Spülbehälters, an der die Ausgabeeinheit angeordnet ist. Sind mehrere Ausgabeöffnungen vorgesehen, so können diese auch in verschiedene Richtungen ausgerichtet sein. Auch für die Ausgabeöffnungen gilt, dass je nach Form und Einbaulage der Ausgabeeinheit die jeweils geeignete Ausgaberichtung bzw. die Richtung in die die Ausgabeöffnungen ausgerichtet sind, ausgewählt wird.At least one dispensing opening is preferably aligned in the rinsing container, in particular in a direction perpendicular to the wall of the rinsing container, on which the dispensing unit is arranged. If several dispensing openings are provided, they can also be aligned in different directions. Also applies to the output openings that, depending on the shape and mounting position of the output unit, the respectively suitable output direction and the direction in which the output openings are aligned, is selected.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Ausgabeeinheit an der Innenseite der Decke des Spülbehälters angeordnet, wobei wenigstens eine Ausgabeöffnung und wenigstens eine Einfüllöffnung jeweils an gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Ausgabeeinheit und/oder der Vorratskammer angeordnet sind und im Wesentlichen voneinander weg weisen, und wobei die Einfüllöffnung zu der Innenseite der Decke hin ausgerichtet ist.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the dispensing unit is arranged on the inside of the cover of the washing container, wherein at least one dispensing opening and at least one filling opening are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the dispensing unit and / or the storage chamber and substantially away from each other, and wherein the filling opening to the inside of the ceiling is aligned.

Zumindest ein Teil der Ausgabeeinheit lässt sich vorzugsweise so weit aus dem Spülbehälter herausziehen, dass die wenigstens eine Einfüllöffnung frei liegt. Auf diese Weise ist ein problemloses Befüllen der Ausgabeeinheit und/oder der wenigstens einen Vorratskammer möglich.At least part of the dispensing unit can preferably be pulled out of the washing container so far that the at least one filling opening is exposed. In this way, trouble-free filling of the dispensing unit and / or the at least one storage chamber is possible.

Insbesondere vorteilhaft ist es wenn die wenigstens eine Vorratskammer so ausgeführt ist, dass sie maximal eine vorgegebene Menge Hilfsstoff für einen Arbeitsvorgang, insbesondere Spülvorgang, oder maximal eine vorgegebene Menge Hilfsstoff für mehrere Arbeitsvorgänge aufnehmen kann. Ein Arbeitsvorgang umfasst alle Spülphasen eines Arbeitsprogramms.It is particularly advantageous if the at least one storage chamber is designed so that it can accommodate a maximum of a predetermined amount of excipient for a single operation, in particular rinsing, or a maximum of a predetermined amount of excipient for several operations. A work process includes all wash phases of a work program.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens zwei Vorratskammern zur Aufnahme von Hilfsstoffen umfasst, insbesondere wenigstens eine Vorratskammern zur Aufnahme eines Reinigungsmittels und wenigstens eine Vorratskammer zur Aufnahme eines Spülhilfsmittels, zum Beispiel ein Klarspülmittel.It is particularly advantageous if the dispensing unit comprises at least two storage chambers for receiving auxiliaries, in particular at least one storage chamber for receiving a cleaning agent and at least one storage chamber for receiving a rinse aid, for example a rinse aid.

Die Ausgabeeinheit kann vorzugsweise so ausgeführt sein, dass die wenigstens eine Vorratskammer für das Spülhilfsmittel eine vorgegebene Menge Hilfsstoff für mehrere Arbeitsvorgänge aufnehmen kann und die wenigstens eine Vorratskammer für das Reinigungsmittel eine vorgegebene Menge Hilfsstoff für einen Spülvorgang aufnehmen kann. Dazu kann die wenigstens eine Vorratskammer für das Spülhilfsmittel beispielsweise auch ein größeres Volumen aufweisen als die wenigstens eine Vorratskammer für das Reinigungsmittel. Das die Vorratskammer für das Spülhilfsmittel eine vorgegebene Menge Hilfsstoff für mehrere Arbeitsvorgänge aufnehmen kann hat den Vorteil, dass nicht bei jedem Spülvorgang Spülhilfsmi'ttel nachgefüllt werden muss, von dem häufig lediglich eine relativ geringe Menge pro Spülvorgang benötigt wird. Außerdem lässt sich der Hilfsstoff auf diese Weise genauer dosieren.The dispensing unit may preferably be designed such that the at least one rinse aid storage chamber can receive a predetermined amount of adjuvant for a plurality of operations and the at least one storage chamber for the detergent can receive a predetermined amount of excipient for a rinse. For this purpose, the at least one storage chamber for the rinsing aid, for example, also have a larger volume than the at least one storage chamber for the cleaning agent. The fact that the storage chamber for the rinsing aid can absorb a predetermined amount of auxiliary substance for a plurality of working operations has the advantage that it is not necessary to refill rinsing aid with each rinsing process, of which frequently only a relatively small amount per rinsing process is required. In addition, the excipient can be dosed more accurately in this way.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung gemäß der Erfindung ist die Ausgabeeinheit an einen Hydraulikkreislauf bzw. Umwälzkreis einer Arbeitsflüssigkeit im Haushaltsgerät angeschlossen, so dass wenigstens ein Teil der umgewälzten Arbeitsflüssigkeit bzw. Spülflüssigkeit die Ausgabeeinheit durchströmt. Der Anschluss an den Hydraulikkreislauf kann auf einfache Weise dadurch erfolgen, dass Arbeitsflüssigkeit aus einer Zuführung an oder in der Spülbehälterwand über eine Öffnung oder Düse an oder in der Spülbehälterwand heraus und in die Einfüllöffnung der Ausgabeeinheit fließt.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention, the dispensing unit is connected to a hydraulic circuit or circulating circuit of a working fluid in the household appliance, so that at least part of the circulated working fluid or rinsing fluid flows through the dispensing unit. The connection to the hydraulic circuit can be carried out in a simple manner in that working fluid flows from a supply to or in the washing compartment wall via an opening or nozzle on or in the washing compartment wall and into the filling opening of the dispensing unit.

Vorteilhaft kann es aber auch sein, wenn die Ausgabeeinheit über Anschlussmittel trennbar oder nicht trennbar mit dem Hydraulikkreislauf verbunden ist. Als Anschlussmittel können beispielweise Schläuche vorgesehen sein, die mit der Ausgabeeinheit verbunden sind und die einen Teil der Arbeitsflüssigkeit aus dem Umwälzkreis auf die Ausgabeeinheit führen. Die Ausgabeeinheit ist dann in der Regel nicht vom Schlauch trennbar, so dass beim Hervorziehen der Ausgabeeinheit der Schlauch mitbewegt wird. Eine Möglichkeit die Ausgabeeinheit trennbar an den Umwälzkreis anzuschließen wäre beispielsweise eine trennbare Steckverbindung bzw. Steckkupplung, über die die Ausgabeeinheit im eingeschobenen zustand mit'einem Rohr aus dem Umwälzkreis verbunden ist. Darüber hinaus sind alle weiteren bekannten und geeigneten Anschlussmöglichkeiten an einen Hydraulikkreislauf verwendbar.But it may also be advantageous if the output unit is connected via connection means separable or not separable with the hydraulic circuit. As connecting means, for example, hoses may be provided which are connected to the dispensing unit and which carry a portion of the working fluid from the circulating circuit to the dispensing unit. The output unit is then usually not separable from the hose, so that when pulling out the output unit of the hose is moved. A possibility the Disconnect output unit to connect to the circulation would be, for example, a separable connector or plug-in coupling, via which the output unit is connected in the inserted state mit'einem tube from the circulation circuit. In addition, all other known and suitable connection options to a hydraulic circuit can be used.

Vorzugsweise ist wenigstens eine Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung vorgesehen, über die Arbeitsflüssigkeit auf einzelne Bereiche in der Ausgabeeinheit verteilt wird und/oder über die die Flüssigkeitsmenge und/oder die Flüssigkeitsverteilung steuerbar sind bzw. ist. Die wenigstens eine Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung kann beispielsweise in die Ausgabeeinheit integriert sein.Preferably, at least one liquid distribution device is provided, is distributed over the working fluid to individual areas in the dispensing unit and / or via which the amount of liquid and / or the liquid distribution can be controlled or is. The at least one liquid distribution device can be integrated, for example, in the dispensing unit.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist eine Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung zur Dosierung der Arbeitsflüssigkeit in wenigstens eine Vorratskammer vorgesehen. Die Vorratskammer ist vorzugsweise so ausgeführt, dass durch die zudosierte Arbeitsflüssigkeit das Hilfsmittel wenigsten teilweise durch die Ausgabeöffnung aus der Vorratskammer ausgetragen wird.In an advantageous embodiment, a liquid distribution device for metering the working fluid is provided in at least one storage chamber. The storage chamber is preferably designed so that the aid is discharged at least partially through the dispensing opening from the storage chamber by the metered working fluid.

Ein pulverförmiges Reinigungsmittel beispielsweise kann dabei zunächst mit Arbeitsflüssigkeit beaufschlagt.und in einen fließfähigen Zustand überführt werden, bevor es in den Spülbehälter gespült wird. Dadurch wird zum einen ein nahezu vollständiges Austragen des Reinigungsmittels aus der Vorratskammer und zum anderen eine gleichmäßigere Konzentrationsverteilung des Reinigungsmittels im Spülbehälter erreicht.A powdered cleaning agent, for example, can first be charged with working fluid and transferred to a flowable state before it is flushed into the washing compartment. As a result, on the one hand almost complete discharge of the cleaning agent from the storage chamber and, on the other hand, a more uniform concentration distribution of the cleaning agent in the washing container is achieved.

Besonders vorteilhaft kann es auch sein, wenn die Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens eine Sprüheinheit zum Versprühen wenigstens eines Teils der umgewälzten Arbeitsflüssigkeit im Spülbehälter umfasst, insbesondere wenigstens eine Sprühdüse und/oder wenigstens einen Sprüharm. Dadurch kann Arbeitsflüssigkeit gleichmäßig verteilt von oben auf das zu reinigende Gut aufgebracht werden, was die Reinigungswirkung im Haushaltsgerät erhöht. Zur Versorgung der wenigstens einen Sprüheinheit mit Arbeitsflüssigkeit sind bzw. ist in der Ausgabeeinheit vorzugsweise wenigstens ein Kanal und/oder wenigstens ein Mittel vorgesehen, wobei das Mittel beispielsweise eine Schlauchleitung oder ein Rohr sein kann.It can also be particularly advantageous if the dispensing unit comprises at least one spray unit for spraying at least a portion of the circulated working fluid in the washing compartment, in particular at least one spray nozzle and / or at least one spray arm. As a result, working fluid can be applied evenly distributed from above on the material to be cleaned, which increases the cleaning effect in the household appliance. For supplying the at least one spray unit with working fluid, at least one channel and / or at least one means is or are preferably provided in the dispensing unit, wherein the means may be, for example, a hose line or a pipe.

Insbesondere vorteilhaft ist es, wenn eine Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung zur Dosierung der Arbeitsflüssigkeit in die wenigstens eine Sprüheinheit vorgesehen ist. Einzelne Sprühdüsen können so beispielsweise gezielt angesteuert werden, so dass zum Beispiels je nach Verschmutzungsgrad mehr oder weniger Arbeitsflüssigkeit aufgesprüht werden kann. Die Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung zur Dosierung der Arbeitsflüssigkeit in die wenigstens eine Sprüheinheit entspricht vorzugsweise der Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung zur Dosierung der Arbeitsflüssigkeit in die wenigstens eine Vorratskammer. In diesem Fall ist nur eine Steuereinheit zur Flüssigkeitsverteilung notwendig.It is particularly advantageous if a liquid distribution device is provided for metering the working fluid into the at least one spray unit. For example, individual spray nozzles can be specifically controlled so that, for example, depending on the degree of soiling, more or less working fluid can be sprayed on. The liquid distribution device for metering the working fluid into the at least one spray unit preferably corresponds to the liquid distribution device for metering the working fluid into the at least one storage chamber. In this case, only one control unit for liquid distribution is necessary.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist in der Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens ein Sensor zur Überwachung eines Füllniveaus in einer Vorratskammer integriert. Umfasst die Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens eine Anzeigeeinheit, insbesondere wenigstens eine LED oder wenigstens ein Display, und/oder wenigstens eine Einheit zur Signalübertragung an eine Steuereinheit, so kann das in der Vorratskammer detektierte Füllniveau an der Ausgabeeinheit oder auch an einer Bedienfläche des Haushaltsgeräts angezeigt werden oder auch zur Steuerung eines Arbeitsvorgangs genutzt werden.In an advantageous embodiment, at least one sensor for monitoring a filling level is integrated in a supply chamber in the dispensing unit. If the output unit comprises at least one display unit, in particular at least one LED or at least one display, and / or at least one unit for signal transmission to a control unit, then the fill level detected in the storage chamber be displayed on the output unit or on a control surface of the household appliance or be used to control a work process.

Darüber hinaus ist kann es vorteilhaft sein, wenn die Ausgabeeinheit wenigstens eine Einrichtung zur Überwachung der Beladung des Spülbehälters und/oder zur Überwachung einer Sprüharmdrehung umfasst. Als Einrichtung zur über Überwachung der Beladung kann beispielsweise ein optisches Sensorsystem zum Einsatz kommen, dass eine Geschirrmenge in der Geschirrspülmaschine bestimmt. Die ermittelten Daten zur Beladung des Spülbehälters und/oder zur Sprüharmrotation können ebenfalls zur Steuerung eines Arbeitsvorgangs herangezogen werden.Moreover, it may be advantageous if the output unit comprises at least one device for monitoring the loading of the washing container and / or for monitoring a spray arm rotation. As a device for monitoring the loading, it is possible, for example, to use an optical sensor system that determines a quantity of dishes in the dishwasher. The determined data for loading the rinsing container and / or the Sprüharmrotation can also be used to control a work process.

In einer zweckmäßigen Ausführungsform umfasst die Ausgabeeinheit zudem ein Beleuchtungslampe zur Beleuchtung des Spülbehälterinneren.In an expedient embodiment, the dispensing unit also comprises an illumination lamp for illuminating the interior of the washing tub.

Das flüssigkeitsführende Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine, gemäß Anspruch 26 umfasst eine Vorrichtung zur Zuführung von Hilfsstoffen, insbesondere nach Anspruch 1 oder einen der von Anspruch 1 abhängigen Ansprüchen.The liquid-conducting domestic appliance, in particular the domestic dishwasher, according to claim 26, comprises a device for supplying auxiliaries, in particular according to claim 1 or one of the dependent claims of claim 1.

Bei dem Verfahren zur Zuführung von Hilfsstoffen in ein flüssigkeitsführendes Haushaltsgerät ist es insbesondere vorteilhaft, wenn eine Arbeitsflüssigkeit die Ausgabeeinheit durchströmt und wenigstens ein Hilfsstoff zumindest zu einem Teil mit der Arbeitsflüssigkeit in den Spülbehälter ausgespült wird. Der Hilfsstoff kann auf diese Weise vollständig gelöst und gleichmäßig im Spülbehälter verteilt werden.In the method for supplying auxiliaries in a liquid-conducting domestic appliance, it is particularly advantageous if a working fluid flows through the dispensing unit and at least one adjuvant is flushed out at least in part with the working fluid in the washing. The excipient can be completely dissolved in this way and evenly distributed in the washing.

Des Weiteren kann es vorteilhaft sein, wenn wenigstens ein Teil wenigstens eines Hilfsstoffs durch die Wirkung der Schwerkraft aus der Ausgabeeinheit in den Spülbehälter fällt. Insbesondere pulverförmige oder aus Pulver verpresste Hilfsstoffe, z.B. Reinigungsmitteltabletten, lassen sich auf diese Weise einfach dosieren.Furthermore, it may be advantageous if at least part of at least one excipient falls out of the dispensing unit into the rinsing container by the action of gravity. In particular powdered or powdered excipients, e.g. Detergent tablets, can be easily dosed in this way.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen und unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen weiter erläutert.The invention will be further elucidated on the basis of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Es zeigen jeweils in schematischer Darstellung:

FIG 1
eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung gemäß der Erfindung,
FIG 2
eine perspektivische Detailansicht einer Ausgabeeinheit der Vorrichtung nach FIG 1,
FIG 3
eine weitere perspektivische Detailansicht der Ausgabeeinheit nach FIG 2,
FIG 4
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren, abgewandelten Ausgabeeinheit für die Vorrichtung nach FIG 1,
FIG 5
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren, abgewandelten Ausgabeeinheit für die Vorrichtung nach FIG 1,
Shown schematically in each case:
FIG. 1
an advantageous embodiment of the device according to the invention,
FIG. 2
a perspective detail view of an output unit of the device according to FIG. 1 .
FIG. 3
another perspective detail view of the output unit after FIG. 2 .
FIG. 4
a perspective view of another, modified output unit for the device according to FIG. 1 .
FIG. 5
a perspective view of another, modified output unit for the device according to FIG. 1 .

Einander entsprechende Teile und Größen sind in den FIG 1 bis 5 mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen.Corresponding parts and sizes are in the 1 to 5 provided with the same reference numerals.

FIG 1 zeigt schematisch eine einfache, vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung gemäß der Erfindung. In einem nur teilweise dargestellten Spülbehälter 1 einer Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine mit Seitenwänden 2, einer Decke 3 und einer Beschickungsöffnung 4 ist an einer Innenseite 5 der Decke 3 eine Ausgabeeinheit 6 der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung beweglich angeordnet. Die Ausgabeeinheit 6 wird durch Führungsschienen 16 an der Innenseite 5 der Decke 3 des Spülbehälters 1 gehalten und geführt. Die in der FIG 1 dargestellte Ausgabeeinheit 6 ist als kompakte Einheit im Ganzen in Richtung der Beschickungsöffnung 4 des Spülbehälters 1 aus dem Spülbehälter 1 heraus- bzw. hervorziehbar und wieder hineinschiebbar(dargestellt durch einen Richtungspfeil) . FIG. 1 schematically shows a simple, advantageous embodiment of the device according to the invention. In an only partially illustrated washing container 1 a household dishwasher with side walls 2, a ceiling 3 and a feed opening 4, an output unit 6 of the device according to the invention is movably arranged on an inner side 5 of the cover 3. The output unit 6 is held and guided by guide rails 16 on the inside 5 of the ceiling 3 of the washing compartment 1. The in the FIG. 1 illustrated output unit 6 is as a compact unit as a whole in the direction of the feed opening 4 of the washing container 1 from the washing container 1 heraus- or pulled out and hineinschiebbar again (represented by a directional arrow).

Die Ausgabeeinheit 6 einer anderen Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, (in den FIG 1 bis FIG 5 nicht dargestellt) könnte auch mehrere Teile umfassen, von denen wenigstens eines in Richtung der Beschickungsöffnung 4 aus dem Spülbehälter 1 herausziehbar ist. Dabei wäre es sowohl denkbar, dass ein unbewegliches Teil der Ausgabeeinheit 6 hinter dem wenigstens einen beweglichen Teil der Ausgabeeinheit 6, also in Richtung von der Beschickungsöffnung 4 wegweisend versetzt, oder seitlich neben dem wenigstens einen beweglichen Teil der Ausgabeeinheit 6, also in einer zur Beschickungsöffnung 4 parallelen Richtung versetzt, an der Deckeninnenseite 5 des Spülbehälters 1 angeordnet ist. Das unbewegliche Teil und das bewegliche Teil der Ausgabeeinheit 6 wären dann vorzugsweise aneinander angrenzend angeordnet, so dass ebenfalls eine kompakte Einheit entsteht. Hierbei könnte dann beispielsweise das unbewegliche Teil eines oder mehrere Funktionselemente wie Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung, Sensorik oder eine Beleuchtungseinheit umfassen, wobei wenigstens ein bewegliches Teil mit wenigstens einer Vorratskammer für einen Hilfsstoff versehen ist.The output unit 6 of another embodiment of the device according to the invention, (in the 1 to FIG. 5 not shown) could also comprise several parts, of which at least one in the direction of the feed opening 4 from the washing container 1 can be pulled out. It would also be conceivable that an immovable part of the output unit 6 behind the at least one movable part of the output unit 6, ie in the direction of the feed opening 4 wegweisend, or laterally next to the at least one movable part of the output unit 6, ie in one to the feed opening 4 offset parallel direction, is arranged on the ceiling inside 5 of the washing compartment 1. The immovable part and the movable part of the output unit 6 would then preferably be arranged adjacent to each other, so that also a compact unit is formed. In this case, for example, the immovable part could comprise one or more functional elements, such as a liquid distribution device, sensors or a lighting unit, wherein at least one movable part is provided with at least one supply chamber for an adjuvant.

FIG 2 und FIG 3 zeigen schematisch eine Detailansicht der kompakten, einteiligen Ausgabeeinheit 6 nach FIG 1. FIG 2 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der der Innenseite 5 der Decke 3 zugewandten Seite der Ausgabeeinheit 6. Die Ausgabeeinheit 6 umfasst drei Vorratskammern 10, die sich über eine zugehörige Einfüllöffnung 7, 8, 9 mit einem Hilfsstoff befüllen lassen. Zum Befüllen ist die Ausgabeeinheit 6 aus dem Spülbehälter 1 herauszuziehen, bis die Einfüllöffnungen 7, 8, 9 frei zugänglich sind. Die Ausgabeeinheit 6 lässt sich so mühelos mit verschiedenen Hilfsstoffen befüllen. Die.Vorrichtung kann auch so ausgeführt sein, dass sich die Ausgabeeinheit 6 komplett aus dem Spülbehälter herausnehmen lässt, um beispielsweise ein Reinigen der Vorratskammern 10 zu ermöglichen, falls dieses erwünscht sein sollte. 2 and FIG. 3 schematically show a detailed view of the compact, one-piece output unit 6 after FIG. 1 FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the inside 5 of the cover 3 facing side of the output unit 6. The output unit 6 comprises three pantries 10, which can be filled via an associated filling opening 7, 8, 9 with an excipient. For filling, the dispensing unit 6 is to be pulled out of the washing container 1 until the filling openings 7, 8, 9 are freely accessible. The output unit 6 can be so easily filled with various excipients. Die.Vorrichtung can also be designed so that the output unit 6 can be completely removed from the washing to allow, for example, a cleaning of the storage chambers 10, if this should be desirable.

Die Vorratskammern 10 mit den Einfüllöffnungen 7 und 8 sind für die Zugabe eines Reinigungsmittels vorgesehen, im Speziellen für eine Vorspülphase (Einfüllöffnung 7) und für eine Hauptspülphase (Einfüllöffnung 8). Die Vorratskammern 10 mit den Einfüllöffnungen 7 und 8 sind in der in FIG 2 dargestellten Ausgabeeinheit 6 so ausgeführt, dass sie Reinigungsmittel für nur einen Arbeitsvorgang bzw. Spülvorgang aufnehmen können. Über die Einfüllöffnung 9 kann ein Spülhilfsmittel, vorzugsweise ein Klarspüler, im die zugehörige Vorratskammer 10 eingefüllt werden. Die Vorratskammer 10 ist so ausgeführt, dass sie Spülhilfsmittel für mehrere Arbeitsvorgänge aufnehmen kann und bei jedem Arbeitsvorgang nur ein Teil des Spülhilfsmittels ausgetragen wird.The storage chambers 10 with the filling openings 7 and 8 are provided for the addition of a cleaning agent, in particular for a pre-rinsing phase (filling opening 7) and for a main rinsing phase (filling opening 8). The storage chambers 10 with the filling openings 7 and 8 are in the in FIG. 2 shown output unit 6 designed so that they can accommodate detergent for only one operation or flushing. Via the filling opening 9, a rinsing aid, preferably a rinse aid, can be introduced into the associated storage chamber 10. The storage chamber 10 is designed so that it can receive rinsing aids for several operations and in each operation, only a portion of the rinse aid is discharged.

FIG 3 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der dem Spülbehälter 1 zugewandten Seite der Ausgabeeinheit 6. Auf dieser Seite der Ausgabeeinheit 6 befinden sich die den jeweiligen Vorratkammern 10 zugeordneten Ausgabeöffnungen 11, 12, 13, die hier senkrecht von der Innenseite 5 der Decke 3 weg in den Spülbehälter 1 gerichtet sind. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the washing container 1 facing side of the output unit 6. On this page the output unit 6 are the respective storage chambers 10 associated output openings 11, 12, 13, which are directed here perpendicularly from the inside 5 of the blanket 3 away in the washing compartment 1.

In einem eingeschobenen Zustand der Ausgabeeinheit 6 wird während des Arbeitsvorgangs wenigstens ein Teil einer in einem Hydraulikkreislauf der Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine umgewälzten Arbeitsflüssigkeit, normalerweise Wasser, in die Ausgabeeinheit 6 geleitet, insbesondere in die Vorratskammern 10, so dass diese wenigstens teilweise durchströmt werden. Über eine Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung (hier nicht dargestellt) lässt sich die Zugabe der Arbeitsflüssigkeit steuern, insbesondere die Menge und der.Bereich, der durchströmt werden soll, beispielsweise die Vorratskammer 10, einstellen. Die Aufgabe der Arbeitsflüssigkeit aus dem Hydraulikkreislauf kann auf einfache Weise dadurch erfolgen, dass durch eine jeweilige Öffnung (nicht dargestellt) in der Decke 3 des Spülbehälters 1 Arbeitsflüssigkeit ausströmt und in die darunter liegende Einfüllöffnung 7, 8 oder 9 der Ausgabeeinheit fließt. Es können aber auch Zuführmittel wie Schläuche oder Rohre vorgesehen sein, die am Hydraulikkreislauf und an der Ausgabeeinheit angeschlossen sind und die Arbeitsflüssigkeit in den jeweiligen Bereich leiten.In an inserted state of the dispensing unit 6, at least part of a working fluid circulated in a hydraulic circuit of the household dishwasher, normally water, is directed into the dispensing unit 6, in particular into the storage chambers 10, so that they are at least partially flowed through. By means of a liquid distribution device (not shown here) it is possible to control the addition of the working fluid, in particular the amount and the area which is to be flowed through, for example the storage chamber 10. The task of the working fluid from the hydraulic circuit can be carried out in a simple manner by flowing through a respective opening (not shown) in the ceiling 3 of the washing container 1 working fluid and flows into the underlying filling opening 7, 8 or 9 of the output unit. However, supply means such as hoses or pipes may also be provided, which are connected to the hydraulic circuit and to the dispensing unit and guide the working fluid into the respective area.

Aus den Ausgabeöffnungen 11, 12, 13 tritt jeweils Arbeitsflüssigkeit mit einer'bestimmten Menge an Hilfsstoff aus. Bei der in FIG 3 dargestellten Ausgabeeinheit 6 wird aus der Ausgabeöffnung 11 vorzugsweise ein Reinigungsmittel für die Vorspülphase, aus der Ausgabeöffnung 12 ein Reinigungsmittel für die Hauptspülphase und aus der Ausgabeöffnung 13 ein Spülhilfsmittel mit der Arbeitsflüssigkeit ausgetragen.From the discharge openings 11, 12, 13, working fluid with a certain amount of excipient exits. At the in FIG. 3 illustrated dispensing unit 6 is preferably discharged from the discharge opening 11, a detergent for the pre-rinsing phase, from the discharge opening 12 a detergent for the Hauptpülphase and from the discharge opening 13 a rinse aid with the working fluid.

FIG 4 zeigt eine Ausgabeeinheit 6, die im Wesentlichen der in FIG 3 dargestellten Ausgabeeinheit 6 entspricht, mit dem Unterschied, dass die in FIG 4 dargestellten Ausgabeeinheit 6 zusätzlich Sprühdüsen 14 aufweist, über die zusätzlich Arbeitsflüssigkeit in dem Spülbehälter 1 versprüht werden kann. Die Sprühdüsen 14 können wie in FIG 4 gezeigt an verschiedenen Seiten der Ausgabeeinheit 6 angeordnet sein, um eine breite und gleichmäßige Flüssigkeitsverteilung zu erzielen. Der Winkel in dem die Sprühdüsen 14 den Flüssigkeitsstrahl in den Spülbehälter 1 sprühen (Ausrichtung der Sprühdüsen 14) sowie der Öffnungswinkel des Sprühstrahls (Form und Größe der Sprühdüsen 14) kann abhängig von der jeweiligen Anforderung ausgewählt und die Ausgabeeinheit 6 entsprechend ausgelegt werden. FIG. 4 shows an output unit 6, which is essentially the in FIG. 3 represented output unit 6, with the difference that the in FIG. 4 illustrated dispensing unit 6 additionally comprises spray nozzles 14, can be sprayed through the additional working fluid in the washing compartment 1. The spray nozzles 14 may, as in FIG. 4 shown on different sides of the output unit 6 to achieve a broad and uniform liquid distribution. The angle at which the spray nozzles 14 spray the liquid jet into the washing container 1 (alignment of the spray nozzles 14) and the opening angle of the spray jet (shape and size of the spray nozzles 14) can be selected depending on the respective requirement and the dispensing unit 6 can be designed accordingly.

Zur Versorgung der Sprühdüsen mit Arbeitsflüssigkeit ist in der Ausgabeeinheit 6 vorzugsweise wenigstens ein Kanal, eine Schlauchleitung oder ein Rohr vorgesehen (nicht dargestellt). Der Anschluss an den Hydraulikkreislauf kann ebenfalls über einen Schlauch oder ein Rohr erfolgen. Die Flüssigkeitsverteilung auf die einzelnen Sprühdüsen 14 lässt sich mit einer Flüssigkeitsverteileinrichtung, wie vorangehend beschrieben, einstellen. Die in FIG 5 dargestellte Ausgabeeinheit entspricht im Wesentlichen der in FIG 4 dargestellten Ausgabeeinheit 6 und umfasst darüber hinaus eine Beleuchtungseinheit 15 zur Beleuchtung des Inneren des Spülbehälters 1 beim Befüllen mit Geschirrteilen oder beim Entleeren.To supply the spray nozzles with working fluid, at least one channel, a hose or a pipe is preferably provided in the delivery unit 6 (not shown). The connection to the hydraulic circuit can also be made via a hose or a pipe. The liquid distribution to the individual spray nozzles 14 can be adjusted with a liquid distribution device, as described above. In the FIG. 5 The output unit shown corresponds essentially to the in FIG. 4 illustrated output unit 6 and also includes a lighting unit 15 for illuminating the interior of the washing container 1 when filling with dishes or when emptying.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Spülbehälterrinse tank
22
SeitenwandSide wall
33
Deckeblanket
44
Beschickungsöffnungloading port
55
Innenseite der DeckeInside of the ceiling
66
Ausgabeeinheitoutput unit
7,8,97,8,9
Einfüllöffnungfill opening
1010
Vorratskammerstoreroom
11, 12, 1311, 12, 13
Ausgabeöffnungdischarge opening
1414
Sprühdüsespray nozzle
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Beleuchtungseinheitlighting unit
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  1. Device for supplying auxiliaries for a liquid-guiding domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, having a washing container (1) which has a loading opening (4) for introducing parts to be cleaned into the washing container, comprising at least one dispensing unit (6) to receive and dispense the auxiliaries, wherein the dispensing unit (6) comprises several parts, wherein one part can be arranged to be immovable in the washing container and may comprise possibly different functional elements of the dispensing unit, wherein a further part of the dispensing unit (6) can be moved or is arranged to be moveable and is designed to be pulled out from the washing container in the direction of the loading opening (4) to add auxiliaries, characterised in that the dispensing unit (6) can be moved or can be arranged to be moveable at least in part on an inner side (5) of a wall of the washing container (1), in particular on the inner side (5) of a top (3) of the washing container (1), wherein at least one means is provided on the dispensing unit for attaching the dispensing unit and/or for guiding at least one part of the dispensing unit in the washing container on a means to be provided on the inner side of the wall of the washing container, on which the dispensing unit can be arranged, for attaching the dispensing unit or for guiding at least one part of the dispensing unit in the washing container.
  2. Liquid-guiding domestic appliance, in particular domestic dishwasher, having a device for supplying auxiliaries to the domestic appliance and having
    a) a washing container (1) which has a loading opening (4) for introducing parts to be cleaned into the washing container, comprising
    b) at least one dispensing unit (6) to receive and dispense the auxiliaries,
    c) wherein the dispensing unit (6) is arranged in the washing container (1),
    d) wherein at least one part of the dispensing unit (6) can be moved or is arranged to be moveable and
    e) can be pulled out at least partly from the washing container (1) in the direction of the loading opening (4), characterised in that the dispensing unit (6) can be moved or is arranged to be moveable at least in part on an inner side (5) of a wall of the washing container (1), in particular on the inner side (5) of a top (3) of the washing container (1).
  3. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dispensing unit (6) can be removed at least partly from the washing container (1).
  4. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein on the inner side (5) of the wall of the washing container (1), on which the dispensing unit (6) is arranged, and/or on the dispensing unit (6), at least one means for attaching the dispensing unit (6) and/or at least one means for guiding at least one part of the dispensing unit (6) is or are provided in the washing container (1), in particular at least one guide rail (16).
  5. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein on the dispensing unit, at least one handle is provided for moving the dispensing unit and/or at least one means is provided which holds the dispensing unit in its place in a pushed-in state.
  6. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing unit (6) comprises at least one storage chamber (10) for receiving at least one auxiliary.
  7. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing unit (6) and/or the at least one storage chamber (10) comprises at least one feed opening (7, 8, 9) for at least one auxiliary and at least one dispensing opening (11, 12, 13) for the at least one auxiliary, in particular wherein at least one feed opening (7, 8, 9) is directed towards the wall of the washing container (1), on which the dispensing unit (6) is arranged.
  8. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to claim 7, wherein at least one dispensing opening (11, 12, 13) is directed towards the washing container (1), in particular in a direction essentially vertically to the wall of the washing container (1), on which the dispensing unit (6) is arranged.
  9. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein at least one part of the dispensing unit (6) can be pulled out from the washing container (1) at least so far that the at least one feed opening (7, 8, 9) is released.
  10. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one storage chamber (10) is designed so that it may receive at most a preset quantity of auxiliary for one working process or at most one preset quantity of auxiliary for several working processes.
  11. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing unit (6) comprises at least two storage chambers (10) for receiving auxiliaries, in particular at least one storage chamber (10) for receiving a detergent and at least one storage chamber (10) for receiving a washing aid, for example a rinse aid, in particular wherein the at least one storage chamber (10) for the washing aid may receive a preset quantity of auxiliary for several working processes and the at least one storage chamber (10) for the detergent may receive a preset quantity of auxiliary for one washing process.
  12. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing unit (6) is connected to a hydraulic circuit in the domestic appliance so that at least a portion of a work liquid flows through the dispensing unit (6).
  13. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein at least one liquid-distributing device is provided, by means of which work liquid is distributed to individual regions in the dispensing unit (6) and/or by means of which the liquid quantity and/or the liquid distribution can be controlled, in particular wherein the at least one liquid-distributing device is integrated into the dispensing unit (6).
  14. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein a liquid-distributing device is provided for metering the work liquid into at least one storage chamber (10), in particular wherein the storage chamber (10) is designed so that due to the metered work liquid, the auxiliary is discharged from the storage chamber (10) at least partly through the dispensing opening (11, 12, 13).
  15. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing unit (6) comprises at least one spray unit (14) for spraying at least a portion of the circulated work liquid in the washing container (1), in particular at least one spray nozzle (14) and/or one spray arm, in particular wherein at least one channel and/or at least one means is or are provided in the dispensing unit (6) to supply the at least one spray unit (14) with work liquid and/or wherein a liquid-distributing device is provided for metering the work liquid into the at least one spray unit (14), which corresponds preferably to the liquid-distributing device for metering of the work liquid into the at least one storage chamber (10).
  16. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein at least one sensor for monitoring a feed level in a storage chamber is integrated in the dispensing unit (6) and/or wherein the dispensing unit (6) comprises at least one sensor for monitoring the loading of the washing container and/or for monitoring spray arm rotation.
  17. Device or liquid-guiding domestic appliance according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing unit (6) comprises at least one display unit, in particular at least one LED or at least one display, and/or at least one unit for signal transmission to a control unit and/or wherein the dispensing unit (6) comprises a lighting unit (15) to illuminate the washing container (1).
  18. Method for supplying auxiliaries to a liquid-guiding domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, having a washing container (1) which has a loading opening (4) for introducing parts to be cleaned into the washing container (1), using a device according to one or more of the preceding claims,
    a) in which at least one part of a dispensing unit (6) arranged in the washing container (1) is pulled out at least partly from the washing container (1) in the direction of the loading opening (4) and is filled with at least one auxiliary and
    b) in which the dispensing unit during a working process releases at least a portion of the at least one auxiliary to the work liquid and/or to the washing container (1), in particular in which a work liquid flows through the dispensing unit (6) and at least a portion of the at least one auxiliary is rinsed out with the work liquid into the washing container (1) and/or in which at least a portion of the at least one auxiliary falls from the dispensing unit (6) into the washing container (1) due to the effect of gravity.
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