EP2217130B1 - Water-bearing household appliance having cleaning agent dispensing system for metering units - Google Patents

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EP2217130B1
EP2217130B1 EP08854883.9A EP08854883A EP2217130B1 EP 2217130 B1 EP2217130 B1 EP 2217130B1 EP 08854883 A EP08854883 A EP 08854883A EP 2217130 B1 EP2217130 B1 EP 2217130B1
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Caroline Heiligenmann
Helmut Jerg
Kai Paintner
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
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    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4409—Devices 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to a water-conducting household appliance with a detergent addition system according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Water-bearing household appliances such as Dishwashing machines, have rotatesmittelzugabesysteme for the controlled addition of cleaning agents, such as, for example, a detergent mixture and a rinse aid.
  • cleaning agents such as, for example, a detergent mixture and a rinse aid.
  • An addition takes place while a cleaning program comprising a plurality of program steps takes place, the program steps such as e.g. Pre-rinsing, cleaning, intermediate rinsing and / or rinsing may include.
  • From the DE 38 121 09 A1 is, for example, a water-conducting household appliance with a placesffenzugabesystem known, in each of which a powdered or liquid detergent mixture and a rinse aid is stored in each chamber.
  • the DE 10 2005 061 801 A1 discloses a household appliance with a metering device into which a storage insert with addition substances can be used and with which metered substances can be dispensed during several cleaning operations.
  • the metering device is characterized in that it has an interface device for interaction with different storage inserts It is an object of the invention to provide a water-conducting household appliance with a simple alternative makesstoffzugabesystem.
  • the invention is based on a water-conducting domestic appliance, such as, for example, a dishwashing machine or washing machine, which has at least one detergent feed system for metering at least two detergent mixtures.
  • the detergent adding system communicates with a controller of the household appliance, so that cleaning agents can be added at selected times in accordance with a program sequence by means of the detergent adding system.
  • the cleaning agents can be fed directly into a treatment room for the material to be cleaned or in a fluid circulation, is circulated with the rinse liquor during the program flow.
  • the object of the invention is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1.
  • the detergent mixtures are present in tablet form or as a tablet, with each tablet forming a dosing unit.
  • the detergent mixtures have a solid form, which reduces the moisture absorption of the detergent mixtures and at the same time facilitates handling.
  • the detergent mixtures may additionally be encapsulated.
  • the cleaning agent addition system according to the invention offers the advantage that, with a simplified construction, it becomes possible to add cleaning agent substances which have a negative effect on one another, such as e.g. Enzymes and bleach.
  • the detergent mixtures present in metering units can be stored in a respective storage chamber or two or all detergent mixtures in a storage chamber.
  • the detergent feed system has a cartridge in which a plurality of cleaner mixtures present in metering units can be stored.
  • the at least two detergent mixtures in tab form can have different sizes and / or shapes, so that a separation of the at least two detergent mixtures is possible by appropriate templates of the detergent addition system.
  • one or more chambers may be arranged, i. a cartridge has a plurality of chambers or a cartridge only one chamber. So a simple refilling by a cartridge change is possible.
  • the detergent addition system is designed for alternating delivery of the at least two detergent mixtures, so that a time-delayed addition is possible, in particular enzymes and bleach containing detergent mixtures or other substances that influence each other negatively in their effect.
  • the detergent addition system is designed for the simultaneous and / or successive delivery of the at least two detergent mixtures, so that, for example, multiple additions of a detergent mixture are also possible.
  • the chamber or chambers or the cartridge or cartridges of the detergent adding system are or are of their receiving volume dimensioned so that at least two detergent mixtures for a plurality, in particular 15 to 30, can be stored by dosing.
  • the chamber of the detergent addition system can be refilled manually, for example, with the at least two detergent mixtures, or by placing a transport container for one or both detergent mixtures, which then automatically emptied by gravity.
  • the detergent addition system has a cartridge receptacle for one or a plurality of cartridges, so that a refilling by a cartridge change is possible.
  • the cartridge receptacle can be arranged at any suitable, in particular easily accessible, position of the water-conducting domestic appliance, such as, for example, on the outside or inside of a door of the household appliance with which a treatment room can be opened.
  • the cartridge receptacle is arranged for a product to be cleaned in a treatment space for receiving goods, in particular a rinsing container for receiving items to be washed.
  • the invention further includes a cleaning system comprising at least two detergent mixtures present in particular in metering units for a water-conducting domestic appliance according to the invention, which is accommodated in at least one cartridge, preferably with at least one chamber.
  • a first detergent mixture comprising an alkali carrier, a complexing and / or dispersing agent and an enzyme cleaner, and a second detergent mixture comprising a rinse aid, a complexing and / or dispersing agent may be stored in the chamber. Deviating from this, however, other compositions are possible.
  • a third detergent mixture which contains in particular a dosing unit and at least one bleaching agent and a complexing and / or dispersing agent, so that a separation of bleaching agent and bleach activator and enzyme cleaner is provided. If the third detergent mixture is dispensed with, the second detergent mixture may additionally contain bleach.
  • the complexing and / or dispersing agent is selected from surfactants, polymers, water softeners and soil binders.
  • the first and / or second and / or third detergent mixture additionally comprises one or more of the following constituents: a glass preservative, a fragrance, a moisture-protecting agent, and other additives.
  • the second detergent mixture in combination with surfactant additionally comprises a solubilizer.
  • the bleaching agent comprises a bleach activator.
  • the invention relates to a cartridge for a water-conducting household appliance according to the invention with a detergent addition system which contains at least one of the above-mentioned detergent mixtures in its chamber.
  • the cartridges 2, 4 are intended for use in a domestic water-conducting appliance (not shown), such as a dishwashing or washing machine, having a detergent adding system (not shown) with a receptacle (not shown) for such a cartridge 2, 4.
  • the detergent addition system is connected to a controller (not shown) of the water-conducting domestic appliance, so that in accordance with a selected by an operator program flow at selected times a metered addition, even a multiple dosage, a detergent mixture 6, 8, 10 can be done.
  • the receptacle can be arranged in the interior of a treatment space of the dishwasher, the rinsing container for receiving items to be washed, for example on a side wall of the rinsing container.
  • the receptacle can be arranged on an outer side such as the front side, for example integrated in the flushing drawer.
  • the detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 are tablet-shaped and are therefore in dosage units, i. tabular and may have different sizes and / or shapes (not shown) depending on the composition. Tabular detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 of different size and / or shape allow staggered multiple doses of different amounts of a detergent mixture 6, 8, 10th
  • the detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 are arranged alternately one behind the other in a row in the one chamber 12 of the cartridge 2, 4, so that a sequential release of the detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 is ensured.
  • the cartridge 2, 4 is arranged such that, by gravity, an automatic dispensing without actuator technology is possible is.
  • the cartridge 2, 4 has a multiply openable and closable opening 14, from which the detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 can emerge.
  • the cleaning agent adding system includes an actuating element (not shown) with which the opening 14 can be opened and closed such that only one tab-shaped cleaning agent 6, 8, 10 can leave the chamber 12 of the cartridge 2, 4.
  • a component which is present in all detergent mixtures 6, 8 10 are complexing and / or dispersants. These are used for cleaning, but also for water softening and / or dirt binding.
  • the complexing and dispersing agents may contain various basic chemicals, e.g. Surfactants, polymers, water softeners and soil binders and other substances known to those skilled in the art.
  • a component which may also optionally be present in all detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 comprises fragrances and various additives.
  • Another such ingredient, which may optionally be present in all detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 is a glass preservative. They are glass protectants known to the person skilled in the art which can be used here, e.g. Zinc compounds.
  • moisture-protecting agents and / or so-called disintegrating agents for dissolving solid tabs. This is particularly useful when individual components within the mixture are to be separated from others, for example by encapsulation in such moisture-proofing agent. This can e.g. be useful in the enzyme cleaner or bleach.
  • the first detergent mixture 6, 10 contains an alkali carrier, e.g. Sodium hydroxide and the like. The further contains the first detergent mixture 6, 10 an enzymatic cleaner. For this reason, this mixture also contains no bleach.
  • an alkali carrier e.g. Sodium hydroxide and the like.
  • the second detergent mixture 8 contains a rinse aid, for example surfactants, solubilizers, water softeners and complexing and dispersing agents. Another ingredient of the second detergent mixture 8 is a bleaching agent which may also include a bleach activator.
  • the second mixture 8 optionally additionally comprises a surfactant in solubilizing solubilizers, such as citric acid.
  • this third detergent mixture has bleaching agents and complexing and / or dispersing agents, while in this case the second detergent mixture 8 contains no bleaching agents.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein wasserführendes Haushaltsgerät mit einem Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a water-conducting household appliance with a detergent addition system according to the preamble of claim 1.

Wasserführende Haushaltsgeräte, wie z.B. Geschirrspülmaschinen, weisen Reinigungsmittelzugabesysteme zur gesteuerten Zugabe von Reinigungsmitteln, wie bspw. eines Reinigergemisches und eines Klarspülers auf. Eine Zugabe erfolgt, während ein eine Mehrzahl von Programmschritten umfassendes Reinigungsprogramm abläuft, das Programmschritte wie z.B. Vorspülen, Reinigen, Zwischenspülen und/oder Klarspülen umfassen kann.Water-bearing household appliances, such as Dishwashing machines, have Reinigungsmittelzugabesysteme for the controlled addition of cleaning agents, such as, for example, a detergent mixture and a rinse aid. An addition takes place while a cleaning program comprising a plurality of program steps takes place, the program steps such as e.g. Pre-rinsing, cleaning, intermediate rinsing and / or rinsing may include.

Aus der DE 38 121 09 A1 ist bspw. ein wasserführendes Haushaltsgerät mit einem Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem bekannt, bei dem in je einer Kammer ein pulverförmiges oder flüssiges Reinigergemisch und ein Klarspüler bevorratet wird.From the DE 38 121 09 A1 is, for example, a water-conducting household appliance with a Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem known, in each of which a powdered or liquid detergent mixture and a rinse aid is stored in each chamber.

Aus der WO 2005/011462 ist es bekannt, in einer Geschirrspülmaschine mindestens zwei Kammern für flüssige Reinigungsmittel vorzusehen, wobei jede der Kammern eine bestimmte Reinigerkomponente enthält. Dies erlaubt die Trennung von Bleichmittel und Enzymreiniger und eine zeitversetzte Zugabe, durch die eine gegenseitige, negative Beeinflussung dieser Reinigerkomponenten vermieden werden kann. Dies bedingt jedoch einen komplizierten Aufbau des Reinigungsmittelzugabesystems.From the WO 2005/011462 It is known to provide at least two chambers for liquid detergents in a dishwasher, wherein each of the chambers contains a specific detergent component. This allows the separation of bleach and enzyme cleaner and a time-delayed addition, by the mutual negative influence on these cleaner components can be avoided. However, this requires a complicated structure of the detergent addition system.

Die DE 10 2005 061 801 A1 offenbart ein Haushaltsgerät mit einer Dosiereinrichtung, in die ein Bevorratungseinsatz mit Zugabesubstanzen einsetzbar ist und mit der während mehrerer Reinigungsvorgänge Zugabesubstanzen dosiert abgebbar sind. Die Dosiereinrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass sie eine Schnittstelleneinrichtung für ein Zusammenwirken mit unterschiedlichen Bevorratungseinsätzen aufweist
Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine wasserführendes Haushaltsgerät mit einem einfachen alternativen Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem anzugeben.The DE 10 2005 061 801 A1 discloses a household appliance with a metering device into which a storage insert with addition substances can be used and with which metered substances can be dispensed during several cleaning operations. The metering device is characterized in that it has an interface device for interaction with different storage inserts
It is an object of the invention to provide a water-conducting household appliance with a simple alternative Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem.

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem wasserführenden Haushaltsgerät, wie bspw. einer Geschirrspül- oder Waschmaschine, die wenigstens ein Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem zur Dosierung wenigstens zweier Reinigergemische aufweist. Dabei steht das Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem mit einer Steuerung des Haushaltsgeräts in Verbindung, sodass entsprechend einem Programmablauf mittels des Reinigungsmittelzugabesystems Reinigungsmittel an ausgewählten Zeitpunkten zudosiert werden können. Die Reinigungsmittel können direkt in einen Behandlungsraum für das zu reinigende Gut oder auch in einen Flüssigkeitsumlauf eingespeist werden, mit dem Spülflotte während des Programmablaufs umgewälzt wird.The invention is based on a water-conducting domestic appliance, such as, for example, a dishwashing machine or washing machine, which has at least one detergent feed system for metering at least two detergent mixtures. In this case, the detergent adding system communicates with a controller of the household appliance, so that cleaning agents can be added at selected times in accordance with a program sequence by means of the detergent adding system. The cleaning agents can be fed directly into a treatment room for the material to be cleaned or in a fluid circulation, is circulated with the rinse liquor during the program flow.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung wird durch den Gegenstand des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Dabei liegend die Reinigergemische in Tablettenform bzw. als Tab vor, wobei jede Tablette eine Dosiereinheit bildet. Somit weisen die Reinigergemische eine feste Form auf, die die Feuchtigkeitsaufnahme der Reinigergemische reduziert und zugleich das Handling erleichtert. Ferner können die Reinigergemische zusätzlich verkapselt sein. Das erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem bietet den Vorteil, dass bei vereinfachtem Aufbau eine Zugabe von Reinigersubtanzen möglich wird, die sich in ihrer Wirkung gegenseitig negativ beeinflussen wie z.B. Enzyme und Bleichmittel.The object of the invention is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1. The detergent mixtures are present in tablet form or as a tablet, with each tablet forming a dosing unit. Thus, the detergent mixtures have a solid form, which reduces the moisture absorption of the detergent mixtures and at the same time facilitates handling. Furthermore, the detergent mixtures may additionally be encapsulated. The cleaning agent addition system according to the invention offers the advantage that, with a simplified construction, it becomes possible to add cleaning agent substances which have a negative effect on one another, such as e.g. Enzymes and bleach.

Die in Dosiereinheiten vorliegenden Reinigergemische können in je einer Vorratskammer oder zwei bzw. alle Reinigergemische in einer Vorratskammer bevorratet sein. Vorzugsweise ist aber vorgesehen, dass das Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem eine Kartusche aufweist, in der eine Mehrzahl von in Dosiereinheiten vorliegenden Reinigergemischen bevorratbar ist. Die wenigstens zwei Reinigergemische in Tab-Form können unterschiedliche Größen und/oder Formen aufweisen, sodass durch entsprechende Schablonen des Reinigungsmittelzugabesystems eine Trennung der wenigstens zwei Reinigergemische möglich ist. In den Kartuschen bzw. in der Kartusche können bzw. kann eine oder mehreren Kammern angeordnet sein, d.h. eine Kartusche weist eine Mehrzahl an Kammern auf oder eine Kartusche nur eine Kammer. So ist ein einfaches Nachfüllen durch einen Kartuschenwechsel möglich.The detergent mixtures present in metering units can be stored in a respective storage chamber or two or all detergent mixtures in a storage chamber. Preferably, however, it is provided that the detergent feed system has a cartridge in which a plurality of cleaner mixtures present in metering units can be stored. The at least two detergent mixtures in tab form can have different sizes and / or shapes, so that a separation of the at least two detergent mixtures is possible by appropriate templates of the detergent addition system. In the cartridges, one or more chambers may be arranged, i. a cartridge has a plurality of chambers or a cartridge only one chamber. So a simple refilling by a cartridge change is possible.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass das Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem zur alternierenden Abgabe der wenigstens zwei Reinigergemische ausgebildet ist, so dass eine zeitlich versetzte Zugabe möglich ist, insbesondere Enzyme und Bleiche enthaltender Reinigergemische oder anderen Substanzen, die sich in ihrer Wirkung gegenseitig negativ beeinflussen.According to the invention, it is provided that the detergent addition system is designed for alternating delivery of the at least two detergent mixtures, so that a time-delayed addition is possible, in particular enzymes and bleach containing detergent mixtures or other substances that influence each other negatively in their effect.

Ferner ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem zur gleichzeitigen und/oder aufeinander folgenden Abgabe der wenigstens zwei Reinigergemische ausgebildet ist, so dass bspw. auch Mehrfachzugaben eines Reinigergemisches möglich sind.Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the detergent addition system is designed for the simultaneous and / or successive delivery of the at least two detergent mixtures, so that, for example, multiple additions of a detergent mixture are also possible.

Die Kammer bzw. Kammern oder die Kartusche bzw. Kartuschen des Reinigungsmittelzugabesystems sind bzw. sind von ihrem Aufnahmevolumen so dimensioniert, dass wenigstens zwei Reinigergemische für eine Mehrzahl, insbesondere 15 bis 30, von Dosiervorgängen bevorratet werden können. Die Kammer des Reinigungsmittelzugabesystems kann bspw. manuell mit den wenigstens zwei Reinigergemischen nachgefüllt werden, oder auch durch Aufsetzten eines Transportbehälters für eines oder beide Reinigergemische, der sich dann schwerkraftbedingt selbsttätig entleert. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass das Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem eine Kartuschenaufnahme für eine oder eine Mehrzahl von Kartuschen aufweist, so dass ein Nachfüllen durch einen Kartuschenwechsel möglich ist.The chamber or chambers or the cartridge or cartridges of the detergent adding system are or are of their receiving volume dimensioned so that at least two detergent mixtures for a plurality, in particular 15 to 30, can be stored by dosing. The chamber of the detergent addition system can be refilled manually, for example, with the at least two detergent mixtures, or by placing a transport container for one or both detergent mixtures, which then automatically emptied by gravity. In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the detergent addition system has a cartridge receptacle for one or a plurality of cartridges, so that a refilling by a cartridge change is possible.

Die Kartuschenaufnahme kann an jeder geeigneten, insbesondere leicht zugänglichen Position des wasserführenden Haushaltsgeräts angeordnet sein, wie bspw. an der Außen- oder Innenseite einer Tür des Hausgeräts, mit der sich ein Behandlungsraum öffnen lässt. Vorzugsweise ist jedoch vorgesehen, dass die Kartuschenaufnahme für eine in einem Behandlungsraum zur Aufnahme von zu reinigendem Gut, insbesondere einem Spülinnenbehälter zur Aufnahme Spülgut, angeordnet ist.The cartridge receptacle can be arranged at any suitable, in particular easily accessible, position of the water-conducting domestic appliance, such as, for example, on the outside or inside of a door of the household appliance with which a treatment room can be opened. Preferably, however, it is provided that the cartridge receptacle is arranged for a product to be cleaned in a treatment space for receiving goods, in particular a rinsing container for receiving items to be washed.

Zur Erfindung gehört ferner ein Reinigersystem wenigstens umfassend zwei insbesondere in Dosiereinheiten vorliegende Reinigergemische für ein erfindungsgemäßes wasserführendes Haushaltsgerät, dass in wenigstens einer Kartusche mit vorzugsweise wenigstens einer Kammer aufgenommen ist.The invention further includes a cleaning system comprising at least two detergent mixtures present in particular in metering units for a water-conducting domestic appliance according to the invention, which is accommodated in at least one cartridge, preferably with at least one chamber.

In der Kammer kann ein erstes Reinigergemisch, umfassend einen Alkaliträger, einen Komplexier- und/oder Dispergierstoff und einen Enzymreiniger, und ein zweites Reinigergemisch umfassend einen Klarspüler, einen Komplexier- und/oder Dispergierstoff bevorratet sein. Hiervon abweichend sind jedoch auch andere Zusammensetzungen möglich.A first detergent mixture comprising an alkali carrier, a complexing and / or dispersing agent and an enzyme cleaner, and a second detergent mixture comprising a rinse aid, a complexing and / or dispersing agent may be stored in the chamber. Deviating from this, however, other compositions are possible.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass ein insbesondere in Dosiereinheiten vorliegendes drittes Reinigergemisch vorgesehen ist, das wenigstens ein Bleichmittel und einen Komplexier- und/oder Dispergierstoff enthält, so dass eine Trennung von Bleichmittel sowie Bleichaktivator und Enzymreiniger gegeben ist. Wird auf das dritte Reinigergemisch verzichtet, kann das zweite Reinigergemisch zusätzlich Bleichmittel enthalten.In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that a third detergent mixture is provided which contains in particular a dosing unit and at least one bleaching agent and a complexing and / or dispersing agent, so that a separation of bleaching agent and bleach activator and enzyme cleaner is provided. If the third detergent mixture is dispensed with, the second detergent mixture may additionally contain bleach.

Es ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass der Komplexier- und/oder Dispergierstoff ausgewählt ist aus Tensiden, Polymeren, Wasserenthärtern und Schmutzbindern. Ferner ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass das erste und/oder zweite und/oder dritte Reinigergemisch zusätzlich einen oder mehrere der folgenden Bestandteile umfasst: ein Glasschutzmittel, einen Duftstoff, ein gegen Feuchtigkeit schützendes Mittel, und weitere Zusatzstoffe. Des Weiteren ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass das zweite Reinigergemisch in Verbindung mit Tensid zusätzlich einen Lösungsvermittler umfasst. Schließlich ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass das Bleichmittel einen Bleichaktivator umfasst.It is preferably provided that the complexing and / or dispersing agent is selected from surfactants, polymers, water softeners and soil binders. Further, it is preferably provided that the first and / or second and / or third detergent mixture additionally comprises one or more of the following constituents: a glass preservative, a fragrance, a moisture-protecting agent, and other additives. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the second detergent mixture in combination with surfactant additionally comprises a solubilizer. Finally, it is preferably provided that the bleaching agent comprises a bleach activator.

Ferner gehört zur Erfindung eine Kartusche für ein erfindungsgemäßes wasserführendes Haushaltsgerät mit einem Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem, das wenigstens eines der oben genannten Reinigergemische in seiner Kammer enthält.Furthermore, the invention relates to a cartridge for a water-conducting household appliance according to the invention with a detergent addition system which contains at least one of the above-mentioned detergent mixtures in its chamber.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispiele unter Bezugnahme auf eine Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels einer Kartusche für ein erfindungsgemäßes Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem,
  • Fig. 2 eine schematische Darstellung eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels einer Kartusche für ein erfindungsgemäßes Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem, und
  • Fig. 3 eine schematische Darstellung eines dritten Ausführungsbeispiels einer Kartusche für ein erfindungsgemäßes Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail by means of embodiments with reference to a drawing. It shows:
  • Fig. 1 1 a schematic representation of a first exemplary embodiment of a cartridge for a detergent addition system according to the invention,
  • Fig. 2 a schematic representation of a second embodiment of a cartridge for an inventive detergent addition system, and
  • Fig. 3 a schematic representation of a third embodiment of a cartridge for an inventive detergent addition system.

Es wird auf die Figuren 1 bis 3 Bezug genommen.It will be on the FIGS. 1 to 3 Referenced.

Die Kartuschen 2, 4 sind zur Verwendung in einem wasserführenden Haushaltsgerät (nicht dargestellt), wie bspw. einer Geschirrspül- oder Waschmaschine vorgesehen, dass ein Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem (nicht dargestellt) mit einer Aufnahme (nicht dargestellt) für eine derartige Kartusche 2, 4 aufweist. Dabei steht das Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem mit einer Steuerung (nicht dargestellt) des wasserführenden Haushaltsgerät in Verbindung, so dass gemäß einem von einer Bedienperson ausgewählten Programmablauf an ausgewählten Zeitpunkten eine Zudosierung, auch eine Mehrfachdosierung, eines Reinigergemisches 6, 8, 10 erfolgen kann.The cartridges 2, 4 are intended for use in a domestic water-conducting appliance (not shown), such as a dishwashing or washing machine, having a detergent adding system (not shown) with a receptacle (not shown) for such a cartridge 2, 4. In this case, the detergent addition system is connected to a controller (not shown) of the water-conducting domestic appliance, so that in accordance with a selected by an operator program flow at selected times a metered addition, even a multiple dosage, a detergent mixture 6, 8, 10 can be done.

Im Fall einer Geschirrspülmaschine kann die Aufnahme im Inneren eines Behandlungsraumes der Geschirrspülmaschine, dem Spülinnenbehälter zur Aufnahme von Spülgut angeordnet sein, bspw. an einer Seitenwand des Spülinnenbehälters. Im Fall einer Waschmaschine hingegen kann die Aufnahme hingegen an einer Außenseite wie der Vorderseite angeordnet sein, bspw. in die Spülschublade integriert.In the case of a dishwasher, the receptacle can be arranged in the interior of a treatment space of the dishwasher, the rinsing container for receiving items to be washed, for example on a side wall of the rinsing container. In contrast, in the case of a washing machine, on the other hand, the receptacle can be arranged on an outer side such as the front side, for example integrated in the flushing drawer.

Die Reinigergemische 6, 8, 10 sind tablettenförmig ausgebildet und liegen daher in Dosiereinheiten, d.h. tabförmig vor und können je nach Zusammensetzung unterschiedliche Größen und/oder Formen (nicht dargestellt) aufweisen. Tabförmige Reinigergemische 6, 8, 10 unterschiedlicher Größe und/oder Form erlauben zeitlich versetzte Mehrfachdosierungen unterschiedlicher Mengen eines Reinigergemisches 6, 8, 10.The detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 are tablet-shaped and are therefore in dosage units, i. tabular and may have different sizes and / or shapes (not shown) depending on the composition. Tabular detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 of different size and / or shape allow staggered multiple doses of different amounts of a detergent mixture 6, 8, 10th

Die Reinigergemische 6, 8, 10 sind abwechselnd hintereinander in einer Reihe in der einen Kammer 12 der Kartusche 2, 4 angeordnet, so dass eine sequentiellen Abgabe der Reinigergemische 6, 8, 10 gewährleistet ist. Im in der Aufnahme des Reinigungsmittelzugabesystems eingesetzten Zustand ist die Kartusche 2, 4 derart angeordnet, dass schwerkraftbedingt eine selbsttätige Abgabe ohne Aktuatorik möglich ist. Ferner weist die Kartusche 2, 4 einen mehrfach öffnen- und verschließbare Öffnung 14 auf, aus der die Reinigergemische 6, 8, 10 austreten können. Zum Reinigungsmittelzugabesystem gehört ein Betätigungselement (nicht dargestellt), mit dem die Öffnung 14 geöffnet- und verschlossen werden kann, derart, dass jeweils nur ein tabförmiges Reinigermittel 6, 8, 10 die Kammer 12 der Kartusche 2, 4 verlassen kann.The detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 are arranged alternately one behind the other in a row in the one chamber 12 of the cartridge 2, 4, so that a sequential release of the detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 is ensured. In the state used in the recording of the detergent adding system, the cartridge 2, 4 is arranged such that, by gravity, an automatic dispensing without actuator technology is possible is. Furthermore, the cartridge 2, 4 has a multiply openable and closable opening 14, from which the detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 can emerge. The cleaning agent adding system includes an actuating element (not shown) with which the opening 14 can be opened and closed such that only one tab-shaped cleaning agent 6, 8, 10 can leave the chamber 12 of the cartridge 2, 4.

Ein Bestandteil, der in allen Reinigergemischen 6, 8 10 vorhanden ist, sind Komplexier- und/oder Dispergierstoffe. Diese dienen zur Reinigung, aber auch zur Wasserenthärtung und/oder Schmutzbindung. Die Komplexier- und Dispergierstoffe können verschieden Basischemikalien enthalten, geeignet sind z.B. Tenside, Polymere, Wasserenthärtern und Schmutzbinder und weitere Stoffe, die dem Fachmann bekannt sind.A component which is present in all detergent mixtures 6, 8 10 are complexing and / or dispersants. These are used for cleaning, but also for water softening and / or dirt binding. The complexing and dispersing agents may contain various basic chemicals, e.g. Surfactants, polymers, water softeners and soil binders and other substances known to those skilled in the art.

Ein Bestandteil, der ebenfalls in allen Reinigergemischen 6, 8, 10 optional vorhanden sein kann, umfasst Duftstoffe und diverse Zusatzstoffe. Ein weiterer solcher Bestandteil, der optional in allen Reinigergemische 6, 8, 10 vorhanden sein kann, ist ein Glasschutzmittel. Es sind dem Fachmann bekannte Glasschutzmittel, die hier zum Einsatz kommen können, z.B. Zinkverbindungen.A component which may also optionally be present in all detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 comprises fragrances and various additives. Another such ingredient, which may optionally be present in all detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10, is a glass preservative. They are glass protectants known to the person skilled in the art which can be used here, e.g. Zinc compounds.

Weitere optionale Zusatzstoffe für alle Reinigergemische 6, 8, 10 sind gegen Feuchtigkeit schützende Mittel und/oder sogenannte Sprengmittel zum Auflösen fester Tabs. Dies ist insbesondere dann zweckmäßig, wenn einzelne Komponenten innerhalb des Gemisches von anderen abgetrennt werden sollen, beispielsweise durch Verkapselung in einem derartigen gegen Feuchtigkeit schützenden Mittel. Dies kann z.B. bei dem Enzymreiniger oder bei dem Bleichmittel zweckmäßig sein.Further optional additives for all detergent mixtures 6, 8, 10 are moisture-protecting agents and / or so-called disintegrating agents for dissolving solid tabs. This is particularly useful when individual components within the mixture are to be separated from others, for example by encapsulation in such moisture-proofing agent. This can e.g. be useful in the enzyme cleaner or bleach.

Das erste Reinigergemisch 6, 10 enthält einen Alkaliträger, z.B. Natriumhydroxid und dergleichen. Des weitere enthält das erste Reinigergemisch 6, 10 einen enzymatischen Reiniger. Aus diesem Grund enthält dieses Gemisch auch kein Bleichmittel.The first detergent mixture 6, 10 contains an alkali carrier, e.g. Sodium hydroxide and the like. The further contains the first detergent mixture 6, 10 an enzymatic cleaner. For this reason, this mixture also contains no bleach.

Das zweite Reinigergemisch 8 enthält einen Klarspüler, z.B. Tenside, Lösungsvermittler, Wasserenthärter sowie Komplexier- und Dispergierstoffe. Ein weiterer Bestandteil des zweiten Reinigergemisches 8 ist ein Bleichmittel, welches auch einen Bleichaktivator umfassen kann. Das zweite Gemisch 8 umfasst optional zusätzlich noch einen Tenside in Lösung bringenden Lösungsvermittler, wie etwa Zitronensäure.The second detergent mixture 8 contains a rinse aid, for example surfactants, solubilizers, water softeners and complexing and dispersing agents. Another ingredient of the second detergent mixture 8 is a bleaching agent which may also include a bleach activator. The second mixture 8 optionally additionally comprises a surfactant in solubilizing solubilizers, such as citric acid.

Wird ein drittes Reinigergemisch 10 verwendet, weist dieses dritte Reinigergemisch neben Bleichmitteln Komplexier- und/oder Dispergierstoffe auf, während in diesem Fall das zweite Reinigergemisch 8 keine Bleichmittel enthält. Dabei wird in einem Spülablauf zuerst das erste Reinigergemisch 6, dann das dritte Reinigergemisch 10 und zum Abschluss das zweite Reinigergemisch 8 zugegeben, während sonst zuerst das erste Reinigergemisch 6 und dann das zweite Reinigergemisch 8 zugegeben wird. In beiden Fällen sind hiervon abweichend auch Mehrfachzugabe eines Reinigergemisches möglich.If a third detergent mixture 10 is used, this third detergent mixture has bleaching agents and complexing and / or dispersing agents, while in this case the second detergent mixture 8 contains no bleaching agents. In this case, in a rinsing process first the first detergent mixture 6, then the third detergent mixture 10 and finally the second detergent mixture 8 is added, while otherwise first the first detergent mixture 6 and then the second detergent mixture 8 is added. In both cases, deviating from this, multiple addition of a detergent mixture is also possible.

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  1. Water-bearing household appliance, in particular dishwasher or washing machine, at least having a cleaning agent dispensing system for dispensing at least two cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10), wherein
    • the cleaning agent dispensing system is designed for the purpose of dispensing cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10) which are present in metering units, wherein the cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10) are present in tablet form and each tablet forms a metering unit,
    • the cleaning agent dispensing system is designed to issue the at least two cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10) independently of one another,
    • a cartridge holder is arranged in a treatment space of the water-bearing household appliance for accommodating goods to be cleaned, in particular goods to be washed, or on the outside or inside of a door of the water-conducting household appliance, with which the treatment space can be opened,
    • the cartridge holder is designed to accommodate at least one cartridge (2, 3), which has at least one compartment (12) for accommodating at least one cleaning agent mixture (6, 8, 10), and
    • a cartridge (2, 4) has in each case only one compartment (12),
    characterised in that
    • one of the cleaning agent mixtures (6, 10) contains enzymes and one of the cleaning agent mixtures (8) contains bleach,
    • the cleaning agent dispensing system is designed for issuing alternately the at least two cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10), so that the cleaning agent mixture (6, 10) containing the enzyme and a cleaning agent mixture (8) containing the bleach can be added at staggered times,
    • a compartment (12) is allocated to each cleaning agent mixture (6, 10).
  2. Water-bearing household appliance according to claim 1, characterised in that the cleaning agent dispensing system is designed for the purpose of preloading a plurality of cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10) which are present in metering units.
  3. Water-bearing household appliance according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that at least one of the cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10) is present in solid form.
  4. Water-bearing household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that at least one of the cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10) is liquid.
  5. Water-bearing household appliance according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that at least one of the cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10) is present in tablet form.
  6. Water-bearing household appliance according to claim 5, characterised in that at least two cleaning agent mixtures (6, 8, 10) are present in tablet form and have different shapes.
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