EP0102413A2 - Haushaltsgerät mit nach hinten bewegbarer Frontplatte die Zugriff zu den Einstell- und Betätigungsgriffen gestattet - Google Patents
Haushaltsgerät mit nach hinten bewegbarer Frontplatte die Zugriff zu den Einstell- und Betätigungsgriffen gestattet Download PDFInfo
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- EP0102413A2 EP0102413A2 EP82201235A EP82201235A EP0102413A2 EP 0102413 A2 EP0102413 A2 EP 0102413A2 EP 82201235 A EP82201235 A EP 82201235A EP 82201235 A EP82201235 A EP 82201235A EP 0102413 A2 EP0102413 A2 EP 0102413A2
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F24C3/00—Stoves or ranges for gaseous fuels
- F24C3/12—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
- F24C3/124—Control panels
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
- F24C7/08—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
- F24C7/082—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices on ranges, e.g. control panels, illumination
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- the present invention relates to a domestic appliance of the type in which the control and operating members are arranged in correspondence with a front panel placed on the front surface of the appliance.
- these control members in the form of knobs, buttons, handles and the like, protrude permanently from the front panel by a sufficient measure to be able to be properly grasped and maneuvered.
- this projecting position of the control members has drawbacks of both an aesthetic and technical nature. Aesthetically, it is obvious that the device, when it is not in use, would look more pleasant if it did not have protruding control members.
- the projecting control elements are subject to involuntary shocks or pressures, which are particularly easy during cleaning operations of the premises and which can either damage the control elements themselves or the mechanisms to which they are connected, or cause undesirable setting. in operation of the device with the consequent drawbacks and dangers, such as gas leaks, uncontrolled temperature rises etc.
- the object of the present invention is to realize a domestic appliance of the type indicated in the preamble, which has two conditions, one of rest, in which the control members do not protrude from the front panel, and the 'other operative, in which the control members protrude properly for their operation; and in which apparatus the passage from one to the other of the conditions simultaneously interests all the control members, without the need for any special kinematic coupling between the control bodies and the mechanisms they control.
- control and operating members are arranged in a fixed position and terminate previously substantially in correspondence with the plane which previously limits the size of the apparatus, and that the front panel is mounted movable between a rest position, in which it is disposed with its front surface substantially in correspondence of said limit plane, and an operative position, in which said panel is set back relative to said limit plane and to the operating members, of a sufficient measure to allow seizure and actuation of said organs.
- each control member which is moved between a rest position and an operative position
- this entails, on the one hand, the advantage that with a single operation (the movement of the panel) the apparatus is worn in the desired condition, with effect on all of its control and operating members, and on the other hand the advantage that the element which must be moved has no relation to the mechanisms of the device and therefore does not require any complex transmission connection. It follows, not only that the maneuver is more convenient, but also that the construction is substantially simplified with the consequent reduction of the costs and the probability of damage.
- the front panel is preferably pushed towards its rest position by one or more springs, and it can be brought into its operative position by pushing it against the action of these springs.
- a hanging device is preferably provided which retains the panel in its operative position. tive retracted when it is pushed into this position and until the execution of a successive operation to remove the action of said attachment device.
- This attachment device is preferably a two-stage controlled retaining device, so that a first pressure exerted on the panel makes it move back and remain in the operative position, and a second pressure on the panel releases it and allows the springs return it to the rest position.
- the movable front panel is advantageously connected to the fixed structure of the device by a kinematic system which limits the freedom of movement of the panel by allowing it to move only while remaining parallel to itself.
- a kinematic system which limits the freedom of movement of the panel by allowing it to move only while remaining parallel to itself.
- Said kinematic system preferably comprises two levers pivoted on a central point of the fixed structure, joined to the movable front panel at points distant from each other, and coupled together so that they can only make symmetrical oscillations .
- an element joined to the movable panel to be disposed on the path of the control element of an electric switch, so that the latter is switched from one to the other of its positions depending on whether the front panel is in rest or operating position.
- the switch can be used to indicate to the user an inappropriate position of the panel, or also to directly perform an action capable of preventing inconvenience caused by this inappropriate position; this action can, for example, happen to make impossible the operation of the device when the front panel is in the rest position.
- the domestic appliance partially represented in FIG. 1 is a domestic gas oven, taken as an example of application of the invention, but it should be understood that the invention is also applicable to other domestic appliances such as kitchens , stoves and the like, whether gas, electric or mixed, or even other household appliances such as washing machines, dishes, etc.
- the oven shown has a fixed structure 1 which ends previously with a cornice 2 which, in this case, defines the anterior limit plane of the appliance.
- a cornice 2 which, in this case, defines the anterior limit plane of the appliance.
- the door 3 of the cooking chamber Inside the cornice 2, in the lower part of the appliance, there is the door 3 of the cooking chamber, the anterior surface of which is, in this case, substantially in the same plane which limits the cornice 2.
- the operating handle 4 and ventilation openings 5 below which there is a glass window 6 for the observation of the cooking chamber when the door is closed.
- the upper part of the front face of the device is occupied, in this case, by a front panel 7 crossed by the control and operating members, such as two buttons 8 connected to the taps 9, located behind, for controlling the gas burners supply, and two small buttons for controlling timers, the condition of which is visible through a window 11 in panel 7.
- the control and operating members such as two buttons 8 connected to the taps 9, located behind, for controlling the gas burners supply, and two small buttons for controlling timers, the condition of which is visible through a window 11 in panel 7.
- the control members and re manoeu- v namely, in this case, the buttons 8 and the handle 4 are mounted so that their bulk ends substantially on the same plane which limits previously congestion general of the device, and the front panel 7 is mounted mobile, between an external rest position (FIGS. 2, 4 and 6) in which also the panel 7 corresponds substantially to said limit plane, and an internal operative position (FIGS. 3, 5 and 7) in which the panel a is moved back with respect to said limit plane (defined, in this case, by the cornice 2) enough so that the handle 4 and the buttons 8 can be easily and surely gripped and maneuvered (FIG. 3) .
- the front panel 7 is guided by its own fixed cornice 12 and tabs 13 which project posteriorly relative to the panel 7 and are supported by stirrups 16 joined to the fixed structure 1.
- the tabs 13 have upper relief relief 14 and a hooking tooth 15-to cooperate with hooking devices capable of retaining them in the operative position; springs 17 are arranged between the fixed structure 1 and the movable panel 7 to push the latter towards its rest position.
- the front panel 7 is provided with hooking devices and springs at each end, but obviously one of said components or both could be arranged, on the contrary, in the center of the mobile front panel 7.
- Each attachment device ( Figures 4 to 10 ) comprises a plate 18 hooked by a tooth 19 to the fixed bracket 16 so that it can oscillate both horizontally and vertically, and it is recalled by an oblique spring 25 which thus exerts the return action either for horizontal oscillations than for vertical oscillations.
- the plate 18 has a window 20, partially occupied by an oblique tongue 21 and open towards one side of the plate through an oblique passage defined by opposite ramps 22 and 23, the latter forming the end of a curved surface inclined 24 which limits the plate 18 towards the panel 7.
- this hooking device is as follows: in the rest position (figures from 4 to 6) the plate 18 is supported on the relief 14 of the tongue 13 and takes no action; the front panel 7 is retained in its external position by the thrust of the springs 17. By exerting pressure on the panel 7, the springs 17 are compressed and the front panel 7 moves inward. The tooth 15 of the tongue 13 then comes into contact with the inclined curved surface 24 of the plate 18 and causes the plate to oscillate horizontally against the action of the spring 25 until the tooth 15 can exceed the end 23 of the plate and it will lean against the ramp 22 ( Figure 8).
- the fixed structure 1 of the device carries a support 16 to which are fixed two parallel pins 26 on each of which is pivoted a lever 27.
- the two levers 27 have toothed sectors 28 meshed between them, so that the levers can only swing symmetrically.
- return springs 17 On the pins 26 are inserted return springs 17 arranged so that they push the levers 27 towards the outside of the fixed structure 1 of the device.
- the free ends of the levers 27 carry pivots 29 engaged in buttonhole holes 31 of stirrups 30 mounted on the rear surface of the front panel 7.
- the arrangement described supports the movable panel 7 and normally maintains it in its rest position according to the Figures 11 and 13, position which can be defined by the cooperation of the pivots 29 with the button holes 31, or by appropriate stops.
- one of the levers 27 (or any other part united to the front panel 7) has a tooth 15 which cooperates with a hooking device 18-25 which can be the same as described in connection with the first embodiment.
- This guide means can advantageously be produced by a simple rod 13 presented by the front panel 7 and which passes through a corresponding hole formed in the fixed structure 1.
- One of the levers 27 (or any other part joined to the front panel 7) is arranged so that, during the movement of the panel towards the operative position or towards the rest position, this lever acts on the control element 33 of an electrical switch or switch 32 mounted on the fixed structure 1 of the device.
- This switch can be inserted so that it directly or indirectly controls the operation of the device, so that it allows operation only when the front panel 7 is in the operative position.
- the switch or switch 32 can be used to activate any other suitable function, or else to order appropriate signaling intended to warn the user of the situation which has occurred and of the possible drawbacks which may derive therefrom.
- a locking device can be provided which retains the panel 7 in the operative position, or prevents its return to the rest position, as long as the device is in operation.
- the two-stage attachment device which has just been described is particularly suitable for the intended application but, of course, other known or special attachment devices can also be used to retain the movable front panel 7 in its operative position and, in particular, it is possible to use either hooking devices controlled in two stages, or simple hooks capable of tripping in the retaining position when the panel 7 is pushed into the operative position and provided with a neutralization which can be actuated by a small lever, a pusher or other similar element, to release the front panel when it has to return to its rest position.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the most frequent case where the front panel 7 is arranged horizontally along the upper edge of the device, this panel can also be arranged horizontally along the bottom edge of the device, or else centrally between two parts. separate and superimposed on the device, or it can be arranged vertically, along the left or right edge of the device, or centrally between two separate parts located side by side of the device.
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Applications Claiming Priority (4)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT68342/81A IT1144962B (it) | 1981-10-16 | 1981-10-16 | Apparecchio domestico con frontali no arretrabile per l accesso agli organi di comando e di manovra |
| IT6834281 | 1981-10-16 | ||
| IT67811/82A IT1155697B (it) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-06-28 | Apparecchio domestico con frontali no arretrabile per l accesso agli organi di comando e di manovra |
| IT6781182 | 1982-06-28 |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| EP0102413A2 true EP0102413A2 (de) | 1984-03-14 |
| EP0102413A3 EP0102413A3 (en) | 1985-01-30 |
| EP0102413B1 EP0102413B1 (de) | 1988-01-27 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| EP19820201235 Expired EP0102413B1 (de) | 1981-10-16 | 1982-10-04 | Haushaltsgerät mit nach hinten bewegbarer Frontplatte die Zugriff zu den Einstell- und Betätigungsgriffen gestattet |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP0102413B1 (de) |
| DE (1) | DE3278041D1 (de) |
| ES (1) | ES8308993A1 (de) |
| PT (1) | PT75666B (de) |
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR880100549A (el) * | 1987-09-04 | 1989-06-22 | Smeg Spa | Κινηματικο συστημα για τη στηριξη και κινητοποιηση του προσθιου προς τα πισω κινουμενου πινακα μιας οικιακης συσκευης. |
| EP0388375A3 (de) * | 1989-03-16 | 1991-06-19 | SMEG S.p.A. | Schaltanlage für elektrische oder Haushaltsgeräte mit einziehbarem Vorderteil für Zugang zum Schalter |
| EP0526414A1 (de) * | 1991-07-03 | 1993-02-03 | CANDY S.p.A. | Schutzvorrichtung für elektrische Haushaltsgeräte mit beweglichem Deckel, insbesondere für Gas- und Elektroherde |
| EP2096393A1 (de) * | 2008-02-26 | 2009-09-02 | Whirpool Corporation | Eingebaute Haushaltsanwendung mit verstellbarem Bedienpult |
Family Cites Families (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE2364667C2 (de) * | 1973-12-24 | 1982-08-05 | Neff - Werke, Carl Neff Gmbh, 7518 Bretten | Betätigungsvorrichtung für die hinter einer Schalterblende angeordneten Schalt- oder Regeleinrichtungen von Herden |
| DE2602835C3 (de) * | 1976-01-27 | 1980-09-18 | Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-Gmbh, 6000 Frankfurt | Schalterblende mit Bedienungsorganen für Haushaltgeräte |
| DE2804809C2 (de) * | 1978-02-04 | 1982-09-02 | Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-Gmbh, 6000 Frankfurt | Einbauherd, insbesondere Elektroherd o.dgl., mit einem herausklappbaren Schalterkasten |
| GB2068082B (en) * | 1980-01-29 | 1983-04-07 | Thorn Gas Appliances | Control knob assembly for a gas-fired appliance |
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- 1982-10-04 DE DE8282201235T patent/DE3278041D1/de not_active Expired
- 1982-10-04 EP EP19820201235 patent/EP0102413B1/de not_active Expired
- 1982-10-11 PT PT7566682A patent/PT75666B/pt not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1982-10-11 ES ES516404A patent/ES8308993A1/es not_active Expired
Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR880100549A (el) * | 1987-09-04 | 1989-06-22 | Smeg Spa | Κινηματικο συστημα για τη στηριξη και κινητοποιηση του προσθιου προς τα πισω κινουμενου πινακα μιας οικιακης συσκευης. |
| AU608357B2 (en) * | 1987-09-04 | 1991-03-28 | Smeg S.P.A. | A kinematic system for supporting and actuating the front panel moving backward of a household apparatus |
| EP0388375A3 (de) * | 1989-03-16 | 1991-06-19 | SMEG S.p.A. | Schaltanlage für elektrische oder Haushaltsgeräte mit einziehbarem Vorderteil für Zugang zum Schalter |
| EP0526414A1 (de) * | 1991-07-03 | 1993-02-03 | CANDY S.p.A. | Schutzvorrichtung für elektrische Haushaltsgeräte mit beweglichem Deckel, insbesondere für Gas- und Elektroherde |
| EP2096393A1 (de) * | 2008-02-26 | 2009-09-02 | Whirpool Corporation | Eingebaute Haushaltsanwendung mit verstellbarem Bedienpult |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| ES516404A0 (es) | 1983-10-01 |
| DE3278041D1 (en) | 1988-03-03 |
| PT75666B (fr) | 1985-01-02 |
| EP0102413B1 (de) | 1988-01-27 |
| ES8308993A1 (es) | 1983-10-01 |
| PT75666A (fr) | 1982-11-01 |
| EP0102413A3 (en) | 1985-01-30 |
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