EP2320179A2 - Appareil ménager doté d'un dispositif de sortie pour boissons et/ou glace - Google Patents

Appareil ménager doté d'un dispositif de sortie pour boissons et/ou glace Download PDF

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EP2320179A2
EP2320179A2 EP10401138A EP10401138A EP2320179A2 EP 2320179 A2 EP2320179 A2 EP 2320179A2 EP 10401138 A EP10401138 A EP 10401138A EP 10401138 A EP10401138 A EP 10401138A EP 2320179 A2 EP2320179 A2 EP 2320179A2
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Dominic Beier
Alexander Neufeld
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/12—Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
    • F25D23/126—Water cooler
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C5/00—Working or handling ice
    • F25C5/20—Distributing ice
    • F25C5/22—Distributing ice particularly adapted for household refrigerators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/36—Visual displays
    • F25D2400/361—Interactive visual displays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2700/00—Means for sensing or measuring; Sensors therefor
    • F25D2700/06—Sensors detecting the presence of a product

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  • the invention relates to a household appliance with a dispensing device for drinks and / or ice and a coupled with a control device for the output control and display device for selecting and displaying the type of product to be dispensed (drinks and / or ice) wherein the output device in a niche ,
  • the household appliance is arranged, which is formed with a storage area for a vessel to be filled and wherein in the niche at least one trigger for the product output is arranged.
  • a refrigerator with an output device in which two separate actuating levers are respectively arranged in the dispensing area for starting the dispensing of water or ice.
  • beverage maker with a control and display device are known in which the type of beverage is done by pressing a button on a corresponding keypad in the operating and display device.
  • the selected beverage is indicated by an illuminated display field.
  • the invention raises the problem of the operation of a household appliance with an output range for drinks and / or ice as well as the control and display device for a household appliance to further optimize.
  • the achievable with the present invention consist in particular that a one-handed operation for the selection of the product by movement of the vessel in the niche is possible.
  • a one-handed operation for the selection of the product by movement of the vessel in the niche is possible.
  • only one hand, namely the one holding the vessel is necessary for operation.
  • a key press for the selection of the product via the operating and display device is no longer absolutely necessary.
  • FIG. 1 shows the output area 1 of a device such as refrigerator, beverage dispenser or coffee machine.
  • the output area 1 for ice or water of a refrigerator is shown.
  • the dispensing area 1 is preferably arranged in the door of the refrigerator.
  • the dispensing area 1 has a niche in which a vessel 2 for the product to be dispensed can be positioned. In the niche, a storage area for the vessel 2 is provided below the output device 3.
  • the output area 1 is associated with an operating and display device 5, in which the type of a selected product can be displayed.
  • the operating and display device is formed with control buttons for selecting the product to be dispensed and / or the output quantity.
  • the operating and display device 5 consists of a glass pane with touch buttons, which are backlit differently depending on the state. In standby mode, the buttons are not backlit, so you do not see the buttons. In active mode, the individual keys are backlit white (key inactive) or yellow (key active). In the basic state, the keys are backlit in white.
  • the selection of a product by touching the respective field can be made by holding the keys “cubes”, “crushed” or “water”. As long as the button is held, the product becomes output. When the button is released, the output stops.
  • Such key operation is further optimized according to the invention by the possibility of one-handed operation in which the user-carried movement of the vessel 2 in the niche of the dispensing area 1 determines the selection of the product.
  • three ultrasonic sensors 6 are arranged in the output area 1 at the in FIG. 3 shown embodiment.
  • At least one ultrasonic transmitter 6.1 of the ultrasonic sensor arrangement is positioned on a plane arranged perpendicular to the filling axis (see left-hand section of the picture).
  • the ultrasound transmitter 6.1 has at least one ultrasound receiver 6.2 assigned to the right and left sides.
  • the rear wall of the niche surrounds the storage surface for the vessel (2) in a semicircular manner.
  • the sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) is arranged on the rear wall section of the niche.
  • the ultrasound transmitter 6.1 emits an ultrasound signal, which is reflected at the vessel 2 and is received by both ultrasound receivers 6.2. With the aid of these sensors 6.1, 6.2, it is possible to detect the insertion of a vessel 2 into the dispensing area 1. In addition, the direction of movement of the vessel 2 can be detected within the dispensing area 1 or in the sensor area. As in Fig. 3 (Top view), the movement of the vessel 2 can be detected on the sensors 6.1, 6.2 to or from the sensors 6.1, 6.2 away. Even a lateral shift to the left or right can be detected. With this information, the interactive operation should work as follows:
  • the last-related product z Eg "cubes”. If the vessel 2 is kept unchanged under the hopper of the output device 3, the output starts after a few seconds. A movement of the vessel 2 forward (closer to the sensors 6.1, 6.2) and back or back (away from the sensors 6.1, 6.2) and back stops the output.
  • a change in the product choice can be made by movement of the vessel 2 in the sensor area.
  • the display jumps in the operating and display device 5 one field to the right and the field next to the default product selection (here "crushed") is backlit. If the vessel 2 is not moved further, after a few seconds, the output of the product starts. The output can be stopped by further movement of the vessel 2 within the sensor area.
  • FIG. 5 illustrated embodiment shows a niche with U-shaped wall sections.
  • On the back wall of the niche is at least one sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) arranged.
  • At least one further sensor arrangement (6.1, 6.2) is arranged on a side wall.
  • the arrangement of sensors in the niche of the output area is freely selectable depending on the design of the niche. It is also possible, for example, an arrangement of the sensors in the ceiling of the niche or in the area of the shelf for the vessel 2.
  • the selection of the sensor arrangement is not limited to an ultrasonic sensor device.
  • a light barrier arrangement is suitable for detecting the movement of the vessel in the output area of the niche.
  • the output quantity for the selected product can also be monitored and controlled as an alternative to control over the movement of the vessel in the sensor area by methods known per se for filling level monitoring.

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  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)
  • Beverage Vending Machines With Cups, And Gas Or Electricity Vending Machines (AREA)
  • Devices That Are Associated With Refrigeration Equipment (AREA)
EP10401138.2A 2009-09-17 2010-08-16 Appareil ménager doté d'un dispositif de sortie pour boissons et/ou glace Withdrawn EP2320179A3 (fr)

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