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EP2578135B1
EP2578135B1 EP12401201.4A EP12401201A EP2578135B1 EP 2578135 B1 EP2578135 B1 EP 2578135B1 EP 12401201 A EP12401201 A EP 12401201A EP 2578135 B1 EP2578135 B1 EP 2578135B1
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Volker Abendroth-Pott
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42Details
    • A47L15/4251Details of the casing
    • A47L15/4257Details of the loading door
    • A47L15/4261Connections of the door to the casing, e.g. door hinges
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05FDEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/1041Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis
    • E05F1/1066Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance with a coil spring perpendicular to the pivot axis with a traction spring
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2600/00Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/10Adjustable
    • E05Y2600/12Adjustable by manual operation
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/30Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances
    • E05Y2900/304Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances for dishwashers

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  • the invention relates to a dishwasher according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Dishwashers of the type mentioned are known from the prior art. They have a washing room for receiving items to be cleaned.
  • the washing compartment is provided by a washing compartment having a washing compartment access opening.
  • this SpĂ¼lraumzugangsö rĂ©elle is closed fluid-tight by means of a machine door.
  • the machine door is designed to pivot. It is pivotally mounted for this purpose on a stand of the dishwasher. Also, the washing is usually carried by this machine stand.
  • the DE 87 09 496 U1 discloses a dishwasher with a machine stand and a machine door pivotally mounted thereto, wherein between the machine door and the machine stand, a tension spring is arranged, which is held on the machine frame side by a Verstellschlitten.
  • the FR 2 599 779 A3 also describes a dishwasher with a machine stand and a machine door pivotally mounted thereto, wherein between the machine door and the machine stand, a tension spring is arranged, which is held on the machine frame side by a Verstellschlitten.
  • the adjustment slide is arranged displaceably in the vertical direction of the machine stand on the machine stand.
  • the invention proposes a dishwasher with the features of claim 1.
  • the embodiment according to the invention provides, in contrast to the above-described prior art, a tension spring which is held on the machine frame side by an adjusting slide.
  • This adjustment slide is arranged on the machine stand, in the height direction displaceable.
  • a Federzugver ein is thus possible in a simple manner that the Verstellschlitten is moved in its relative height alignment to the machine stand.
  • the construction according to the invention proves to be very simple in construction, with which it is cost-effective both in the production and the assembly. On a scavenging-side deflection of a rope is completely dispensed with the construction according to the invention, which eliminates the prior art adversely adhering susceptibility. Overall, a simple to handle, less susceptible to interference and also cheaper Federzugverstell adopted proposed with the construction of the invention.
  • the adjustment slide is displaceably mounted in a guide slot provided by the machine stand according to a further feature of the invention.
  • the guide slot receives the adjustment slide and secures it.
  • the adjustment slide is guided by the guide slot.
  • the guide slot has, according to a further feature of the invention, an area with a slot enlargement.
  • the area of slot enlargement serves the purpose of simplified assembly or disassembly of the adjustment slide.
  • the adjustment slide is according to a further feature of the invention in its relative position relative to the machine stand fixed. In this way, a force-transmitting connection between the adjustment slide and the machine frame is set in the desired relative position of the adjustment slide relative to the machine frame.
  • the desired relative position of the adjusting slide relative to the machine frame is determined by the desired spring preload of the tension spring coupled to the adjusting slide.
  • an adjusting screw is used, which cooperates with the adjusting slide, and which is supported against a provided by the machine stand abutment.
  • the abutment can be a plate formed with a long hole or a hole in a simple manner, wherein the adjustment screw to be designated as adjusting screw is guided in the mounted state through the bore (in the dishwasher side wall) and with its screw head on the abutment supported.
  • the adjustment slide carries according to a further feature of the invention, a threaded plate.
  • This threaded plate has a threaded hole, in which the locking screw engages in the assembled final state with its thread.
  • the threaded plate of the adjusting slide and thus also the adjustment slide in the direction of the machine stand provided abutment led or moved away from this. In this way, the relative position of the Verstellschlittens is set relative to the machine frame.
  • the adjusting slide, the threaded plate carried therefrom and the adjusting screw cooperating therewith - also called a set screw - form a preassembled unit. This simplifies assembly or disassembly.
  • the adjusting screw is accessible from above the machine carrier, which allows a simple Federzugver too.
  • Fig. 10 can be seen in a purely schematic representation of a Federzugverstell Road according to the prior art.
  • a dishwashing machine not shown in the figures has a washing container 1.
  • This washing container 1 provides a washing room which is accessible via a washing container opening. This is in the intended use case of the dishwasher by means of a pivotable machine door. 4 closed fluid-tight. Both the washing compartment 1 and the pivotable machine door 4 are supported by a machine stand 2.
  • a tension spring 7 is arranged between the machine door 4 and the machine stand 2.
  • the tension spring 7 is coupled on the machine frame side to a cable 10, which is guided via a deflection roller 9 to a bearing block 12.
  • the zugfederentfernte end of the rope 10 is held by a bearing block 12 received by the adjusting screw 11.
  • the cable 10 can be stretched or relaxed, which in turn leads to a Federzugeingna the tension spring 7.
  • FIG Fig. 9 The construction according to the invention is shown schematically in FIG Fig. 9 shown.
  • the tension spring is not coupled to the machine stand side to a cable 10 but rather is held by an adjustment slide 17.
  • This adjustment slide 17 is arranged in the height direction 24 of the machine stand 2 displaceable on this.
  • the adjusting slide 17 is held in its relative height relative to the machine frame 2 by an adjusting screw 20, which is supported via its screw head 22 at a provided by the machine stand 2 abutment 15.
  • the adjusting slide 17 in the height direction 24 can move upwards or downwards and thus adjustment of the tension spring 7 can be made.
  • Fig. 9 proves to be over the previously known from the prior art construction Fig. 10 as much less susceptible to interference.
  • Fig. 10 can be completely dispensed with a deflection, whereby the costs are lowered both in terms of a production as well as a mounting or dismounting.
  • Fig. 1 can be seen in a side view of the washing container 1 of a dishwasher not shown in detail.
  • the washing container 1 is connected to a machine stand 2, which also carries a pivotable machine door 4. Between the machine door 4 and the machine frame 2, a tension spring 7 is arranged. Door side, the tension spring 7 is connected to a cable 8, which is guided around a guide roller 6 on an arm 5 of the door 4 is fixed.
  • Fig. 1 shows the machine door 4 in the closed position.
  • this pivots with respect to the plane of the drawing Fig. 1 to the right.
  • the rope 8 and thus the tension spring 7 is tensioned.
  • the opening movement of the machine door 4 is thereby cushioned.
  • the contracting tension spring 7 supports the closing operation. Overall, a simplified door operation for the user is achieved.
  • the tension spring 7 is held on the machine frame side by an adjusting carriage 17.
  • the adjustment slide 17 in turn has a fastening portion 19 and a guide portion 18, as can be seen in particular from the illustration Fig. 6 results.
  • the attachment portion 19 of the connection of the Verstellschlittens 17 with the tension spring 7, and the guide portion 18 is used in the height direction 24 displaceable arrangement of Verstellschlittens 17 on the machine frame second
  • the adjustment slide 17 is carried in the final assembled state by an adjusting screw 20, which in turn is supported against an abutment 15 provided by the machine stand 2.
  • the threaded plate 25 is equipped with a threaded bore. In this threaded hole engages in the final assembled state of the threaded shank 21 of the adjusting screw 20 a. At the other end, the threaded shank 21 of the adjusting screw 20 is threaded into a hole 16 formed as a slot open on one side 16 of the abutment 15, opposite which the adjusting screw 20 is supported with its screw head 22 in the final assembled state.
  • the thus formed slot 16 in the abutment 15 allows a, preferably preassembled, assembly comprising adjusting slide 17, adjusting screw 20 and threaded plate 25, quickly and easily mounted and dismantled by a slight rotational movement in the slot 16 and by threading into the slot extension 14 can be. Unscrewing the adjusting screw 20 is not required in particular.
  • a displacement of Verstellschlittens 17 in the height direction 24 relative to the machine frame 2 can be achieved, with this displacement movement of Verstellschlittens 17 is an adjustment of the tension spring 7 associated with their spring preload.
  • the vorerläuterte adjusting is covered by a side wall 3.
  • This side wall 3 carries the top side a bore 23 through which the screw head 22 of the adjusting screw 20 is accessible, such as Fig. 5 shows.
  • the adjustment of the tension spring that is, the spring tension adjustment is used in particular to make an individual setting with respect to the actual door weight in a original equipment.
  • the spring tension adjustment is used in particular to make an individual setting with respect to the actual door weight in a original equipment.
  • over certain circumstances, over the life of the dishwasher declining spring forces can be compensated by a readjustment.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine gemĂ¤ĂŸ dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a dishwasher according to the preamble of claim 1.

GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschinen der eingangs genannten Art sind aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. Sie verfĂ¼gen Ă¼ber einen SpĂ¼lraum zur Aufnahme von zu reinigendem SpĂ¼lgut. Der SpĂ¼lraum wird von einem SpĂ¼lbehälter bereitgestellt, der Ă¼ber eine SpĂ¼lraumzugangsöffnung verfĂ¼gt. Im bestimmungsgemĂ¤ĂŸen Betriebsfall ist diese SpĂ¼lraumzugangsöffnung mittels einer MaschinentĂ¼r fluiddicht verschlieĂŸbar.Dishwashers of the type mentioned are known from the prior art. They have a washing room for receiving items to be cleaned. The washing compartment is provided by a washing compartment having a washing compartment access opening. In normal operation, this SpĂ¼lraumzugangsöffnung is closed fluid-tight by means of a machine door.

Die MaschinentĂ¼r ist verschwenkbar ausgebildet. Sie ist zu diesem Zweck an einem Ständer der GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine verschwenkbar angeordnet. Auch der SpĂ¼lbehälter wird in der Regel von diesem Maschinenständer getragen.The machine door is designed to pivot. It is pivotally mounted for this purpose on a stand of the dishwasher. Also, the washing is usually carried by this machine stand.

Um einem Verwender der GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine ein Ă–ffnen und ein SchlieĂŸen der MaschinentĂ¼r zu erleichtern, ist es aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt, zwischen dem Maschinenständer und der MaschinentĂ¼r eine Zugfeder vorzusehen. Sinn und Zweck dieser Zugfeder ist es im Besonderen, einen SchlieĂŸvorgang der MaschinentĂ¼r durch Krafteinleitung zu unterstĂ¼tzen, ein ungebremstes Herunterfallen der MaschinentĂ¼r beim Ă–ffnungsvorgang zu vermeiden sowie die MaschinentĂ¼r unter einem bestimmten Ă–ffnungswinkel in Ruheposition zu halten.In order to facilitate a user of the dishwasher opening and closing the machine door, it is known from the prior art to provide a tension spring between the machine stand and the machine door. The purpose of this spring is in particular to support a closing operation of the machine door by force, to prevent an unchecked fall of the machine door during the opening process and to keep the machine door at a certain opening angle in rest position.

Um diese Funktion der Zugfeder zu gewährleisten, ist es aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt, eine Federzugverstellung vorzusehen, mittels welcher eine Federzuglast individuell eingestellt und gegebenenfalls auch nachjustiert werden kann.To ensure this function of the tension spring, it is known from the prior art to provide a Federzugverstellung, by means of which a spring tension can be adjusted individually and optionally also readjusted.

Die DE 87 09 496 U1 offenbart eine GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine mit einem Maschinenständer und einer daran verschwenkbar angeordneten MaschinentĂ¼r, wobei zwischen der MaschinentĂ¼r und dem Maschinenständer eine Zugfeder angeordnet ist, die maschinenständerseitig von einem Verstellschlitten gehalten ist.The DE 87 09 496 U1 discloses a dishwasher with a machine stand and a machine door pivotally mounted thereto, wherein between the machine door and the machine stand, a tension spring is arranged, which is held on the machine frame side by a Verstellschlitten.

Die FR 2 599 779 A3 beschreibt ebenfalls eine GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine mit einem Maschinenständer und einer daran verschwenkbar angeordneten MaschinentĂ¼r, wobei zwischen der MaschinentĂ¼r und dem Maschinenständer eine Zugfeder angeordnet ist, die maschinenständerseitig von einem Verstellschlitten gehalten ist. Der Verstellschlitten ist dabei in Höhenrichtung des Maschinenständers verschieblich am Maschinenständer angeordnet.The FR 2 599 779 A3 also describes a dishwasher with a machine stand and a machine door pivotally mounted thereto, wherein between the machine door and the machine stand, a tension spring is arranged, which is held on the machine frame side by a Verstellschlitten. The adjustment slide is arranged displaceably in the vertical direction of the machine stand on the machine stand.

Obgleich sich die aus dem Stand der Technik vorbekannten Einrichtungen zur Federzugverstellung im alltäglichen Praxiseinsatz bewährt haben, besteht Verbesserungsbedarf, insbesondere mit Blick auf eine verbesserte Handhabung. Es ist deshalb die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend weiter zu entwickeln, dass eine individuelle Verstellung der zwischen MaschinentĂ¼r und Maschinenständer vorgesehenen Zugfeder in vereinfachter Weise vorgenommen werden kann.Although the previously known from the prior art devices for Federzugverstellung have proven in everyday practice, there is room for improvement, especially with regard to improved handling. It is therefore an object of the invention to further develop a dishwasher of the type mentioned in that an individual adjustment of the provided between the machine door and machine stand tension spring can be made in a simplified manner.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe wird mit der Erfindung eine GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1 vorgeschlagen.To solve this problem, the invention proposes a dishwasher with the features of claim 1.

Aus dem Stand der Technik vorbekannte Federzugverstellungen ermöglichen einen frontseitigen Zugriff. Maschinenständerseitig ist die Zugfeder zu diesem Zweck an ein Seil gekoppelt, das oberseitig des SpĂ¼lbehälters fĂ¼r einen frontseitigen Zugriff umgelenkt ist. In der Praxis hat diese Konstruktion immer wieder zu Problemen bis hin zu einem völligen Versagen gefĂ¼hrt. Insbesondere die Umlenkung des maschinenständerseitig mit der Zugfeder gekoppelten Seils hat sich als Fehlerquelle herausgestellt, nicht zuletzt auch wegen der im bestimmungsgemĂ¤ĂŸen Verwendungsfall der GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine auftretenden thermischen Belastung aufgrund eines aufgeheizten SpĂ¼lbehälters. Zudem hat sich diese vorbekannte Konstruktion sowohl in der Herstellung als auch in der Montage als kostenaufwendig herausgestellt.Previously known Federzugverstellungen allow front access. Machine stand side, the tension spring is coupled for this purpose to a rope which is deflected on the upper side of the washing container for a front access. In practice, this construction has repeatedly led to problems up to a complete failure. In particular, the deflection of the machine frame side coupled to the mainspring rope has been found to be a source of error, not least because of the thermal load occurring in the intended use of the dishwasher due to a heated rinse tank. In addition, this prior art design has proven to be costly both in the production and in the assembly.

Die erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸe Ausgestaltung sieht indes im Unterschied zum vorbeschriebenen Stand der Technik eine Zugfeder vor, die maschinenständerseitig von einem Verstellschlitten gehalten ist. Dieser Verstellschlitten ist am Maschinenständer angeordnet, und zwar in Höhenrichtung verschieblich. Eine Federzugverstellung ist somit in einfacher Weise dadurch möglich, dass der Verstellschlitten in seiner relativen Höhenausrichtung zum Maschinenständer verschoben wird.The embodiment according to the invention, however, provides, in contrast to the above-described prior art, a tension spring which is held on the machine frame side by an adjusting slide. This adjustment slide is arranged on the machine stand, in the height direction displaceable. A Federzugverstellung is thus possible in a simple manner that the Verstellschlitten is moved in its relative height alignment to the machine stand.

Die erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸe Konstruktion erweist sich in ihrem Aufbau als sehr einfach, womit sie kostengĂ¼nstig sowohl in der Herstellung als auch der Montage ist. Auf eine spĂ¼lraumseitige Umlenkung eines Seils ist mit der erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸen Konstruktion vollends verzichtet, womit die dem Stand der Technik in nachteiliger Weise anhaftende Störanfälligkeit beseitigt ist. Insgesamt wird mit der erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸen Konstruktion eine einfache zu handhabende, weniger störanfällige und darĂ¼ber hinaus preisgĂ¼nstigere Federzugverstelleinrichtung vorgeschlagen.The construction according to the invention proves to be very simple in construction, with which it is cost-effective both in the production and the assembly. On a scavenging-side deflection of a rope is completely dispensed with the construction according to the invention, which eliminates the prior art adversely adhering susceptibility. Overall, a simple to handle, less susceptible to interference and also cheaper Federzugverstelleinrichtung proposed with the construction of the invention.

Der Verstellschlitten ist gemĂ¤ĂŸ einem weiteren Merkmal der Erfindung in einem vom Maschinenständer bereitgestellten FĂ¼hrungsschlitz verschieblich gelagert. Im endmontierten Zustand nimmt der FĂ¼hrungsschlitz den Verstellschlitten auf und sichert diesen. Bei einer Verstellbewegung des Verstellschlittens zum Zwecke der Federzugeinstellung wird der Verstellschlitten vom FĂ¼hrungsschlitz gefĂ¼hrt.The adjustment slide is displaceably mounted in a guide slot provided by the machine stand according to a further feature of the invention. In the final assembled state, the guide slot receives the adjustment slide and secures it. When adjusting the Verstellschlittens for the purpose of Federzugeinstellung the adjustment slide is guided by the guide slot.

Der FĂ¼hrungsschlitz weist gemĂ¤ĂŸ einem weiteren Merkmal der Erfindung einen Bereich mit einer Schlitzerweiterung auf. Dabei dient der Bereich der Schlitzerweiterung dem Zweck einer vereinfachten Montage beziehungsweise Demontage des Verstellschlittens. Mittels der Schlitzerweiterung kann der Verstellschlitten auf einfache Weise in den FĂ¼hrungsschlitz eingefädelt werden.The guide slot has, according to a further feature of the invention, an area with a slot enlargement. The area of slot enlargement serves the purpose of simplified assembly or disassembly of the adjustment slide. By means of the Schlitzerweiterung the adjusting slide can be easily threaded into the guide slot.

Der Verstellschlitten ist gemĂ¤ĂŸ einem weiteren Merkmal der Erfindung in seiner relativen Lage gegenĂ¼ber dem Maschinenständer festlegbar. Auf diese Weise wird eine kraftĂ¼bertragende Verbindung zwischen dem Verstellschlitten und dem Maschinenständer in der gewĂ¼nschten relativen Lage des Verstellschlittens gegenĂ¼ber dem Maschinenständer festgelegt. Dabei bestimmt sich die gewĂ¼nschte relative Lage des Verstellschlittens gegenĂ¼ber dem Maschinenständer nach der gewĂ¼nschten Federvorspannung der mit dem Verstellschlitten gekoppelten Zugfeder.The adjustment slide is according to a further feature of the invention in its relative position relative to the machine stand fixed. In this way, a force-transmitting connection between the adjustment slide and the machine frame is set in the desired relative position of the adjustment slide relative to the machine frame. The desired relative position of the adjusting slide relative to the machine frame is determined by the desired spring preload of the tension spring coupled to the adjusting slide.

Zum Zwecke der Festlegung des Verstellschlittens relativ gegenĂ¼ber dem Maschinenständer kommt eine Verstellschraube zum Einsatz, die mit dem Verstellschlitten zusammenwirkt, und die sich gegenĂ¼ber einem vom Maschinenständer bereitgestellten Widerlager abstĂ¼tzt. Bei dem Widerlager kann es sich in einfacher Weise um eine mit einem Langloch oder Bohrung ausgebildeten Platte handeln, wobei die auch als Feststellschraube zu bezeichnende Verstellschraube im montierten Zustand durch die Bohrung gefĂ¼hrt ist (in der GeschirrspĂ¼ler- Seitenwand) und sich mit ihrem Schraubenkopf am Widerlager abstĂ¼tzt.For the purpose of determining the adjustment slide relative to the machine frame, an adjusting screw is used, which cooperates with the adjusting slide, and which is supported against a provided by the machine stand abutment. The abutment can be a plate formed with a long hole or a hole in a simple manner, wherein the adjustment screw to be designated as adjusting screw is guided in the mounted state through the bore (in the dishwasher side wall) and with its screw head on the abutment supported.

Der Verstellschlitten trägt gemĂ¤ĂŸ einem weiteren Merkmal der Erfindung eine Gewindeplatte. Diese Gewindeplatte verfĂ¼gt Ă¼ber eine Gewindebohrung, in die die Feststellschraube im montierten Endzustand mit ihrem Gewinde eingreift. Im Zuge einer Verstellbewegung kann Ă¼ber die Feststellschraube die Gewindeplatte des Verstellschlittens und damit auch der Verstellschlitten in Richtung auf das vom Maschinenständer bereitgestellte Widerlager gefĂ¼hrt beziehungsweise von diesem wegbewegt werden. Auf diese Weise wird die relative Lage des Verstellschlittens relativ gegenĂ¼ber dem Maschinenständer eingestellt.The adjustment slide carries according to a further feature of the invention, a threaded plate. This threaded plate has a threaded hole, in which the locking screw engages in the assembled final state with its thread. In the course of an adjustment can be about the locking screw, the threaded plate of the adjusting slide and thus also the adjustment slide in the direction of the machine stand provided abutment led or moved away from this. In this way, the relative position of the Verstellschlittens is set relative to the machine frame.

Der Verstellschlitten, die davon getragene Gewindeplatte sowie die damit zusammenwirkende Verstellschraube - auch Feststellschraube genannt - bilden eine vormontierte Baueinheit. Dies vereinfacht die Montage beziehungsweise Demontage.The adjusting slide, the threaded plate carried therefrom and the adjusting screw cooperating therewith - also called a set screw - form a preassembled unit. This simplifies assembly or disassembly.

Im endfertig montierten Zustand ist die Verstellschraube von oberhalb des Maschinenträgers zugänglich, was eine einfache Federzugverstellung gestattet.In the final assembled state, the adjusting screw is accessible from above the machine carrier, which allows a simple Federzugverstellung.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der Beschreibung anhand der nachfolgenden Figuren. Dabei zeigen

Figur 1
in einer schematischen Seitenansicht den SpĂ¼lbehälter einer GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine mit einer Verstelleinrichtung nach der Erfindung;
Figur 2
in einer schematischen Ausschnittsdarstellung in perspektivischer Ansicht ein SpĂ¼lbehälter nach Fig. 1;
Figur 3
in einer schematischen Ausschnittsdarstellung in perspektivischer Ansicht den SpĂ¼lbehälter nach Fig. 2 mit eingesetztem Verstellschlitten;
Figur 4
in schematischer Seitenansicht den SpĂ¼lbehälter nach der Fig. 3;
Figur 5
in schematischer Perspektivansicht die Seitenwand einer GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine;
Figur 6
in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung den Verstellschlitten nach der Erfindung mit eingesetzter Verstellschraube, (vormontiert);
Figur 7
in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung eine Montagesituation;
Figur 8
in schematischer Perspektivdarstellung die Funktionsweise der erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸen Verstelleinrichtung;
Figur 9
in rein schematischer Darstellung die erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸe Funktionsweise und
Figur 10
in rein schematischer Darstellung die Funktionsweise nach dem Stand der Technik.
Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description with reference to the following figures. Show
FIG. 1
in a schematic side view of the washing container of a dishwasher with an adjusting device according to the invention;
FIG. 2
in a schematic sectional view in perspective view a rinse after Fig. 1 ;
FIG. 3
in a schematic sectional view in perspective view of the washing after Fig. 2 with inserted adjustment slide;
FIG. 4
in a schematic side view of the washing after the Fig. 3 ;
FIG. 5
a schematic perspective view of the side wall of a dishwasher;
FIG. 6
in a schematic perspective view of the adjusting slide according to the invention with inserted adjusting screw, (pre-assembled);
FIG. 7
in a schematic perspective view of a mounting situation;
FIG. 8
in a schematic perspective view of the operation of the adjusting device according to the invention;
FIG. 9
in a purely schematic representation of the operation according to the invention and
FIG. 10
in a purely schematic representation of the operation of the prior art.

Fig. 10 lässt in rein schematischer Darstellung eine Federzugverstelleinrichtung nach dem Stand der Technik erkennen. Fig. 10 can be seen in a purely schematic representation of a Federzugverstelleinrichtung according to the prior art.

Eine in den Figuren nicht näher dargestellte GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine verfĂ¼gt Ă¼ber einen SpĂ¼lbehälter 1. Dieser SpĂ¼lbehälter 1 stellt einen SpĂ¼lraum zur VerfĂ¼gung, der Ă¼ber eine SpĂ¼lbehälteröffnung zugänglich ist. Diese ist im bestimmungsgemĂ¤ĂŸen Verwendungsfall der GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine mittels einer verschwenkbar ausgebildeten MaschinentĂ¼r 4 fluiddicht verschlieĂŸbar. Dabei werden sowohl der SpĂ¼lbehälter 1 als auch die verschwenkbar ausgebildete MaschinentĂ¼r 4 von einem Maschinenständer 2 getragen.A dishwashing machine not shown in the figures has a washing container 1. This washing container 1 provides a washing room which is accessible via a washing container opening. This is in the intended use case of the dishwasher by means of a pivotable machine door. 4 closed fluid-tight. Both the washing compartment 1 and the pivotable machine door 4 are supported by a machine stand 2.

Zur UnterstĂ¼tzung einer SchlieĂŸ- beziehungsweise Ă–ffnungsbewegung der MaschinentĂ¼r 4 ist zwischen der MaschinentĂ¼r 4 und dem Maschinenständer 2 eine Zugfeder 7 angeordnet. Nach dem Stand der Technik ist die Zugfeder 7 maschinenständerseitig an ein Seil 10 gekoppelt, welches Ă¼ber eine Umlenkrolle 9 zu einem Lagerbock 12 gefĂ¼hrt ist. Hier wird das zugfederentfernte Ende des Seils 10 von einer vom Lagerbock 12 aufgenommenen Verstellschraube 11 gehalten. Infolge einer Verstellung der Verstellschraube 11 kann das Seil 10 gespannt beziehungsweise gelockert werden, was wiederum zu einer Federzugeinstellung der Zugfeder 7 fĂ¼hrt.To support a closing or opening movement of the machine door 4, a tension spring 7 is arranged between the machine door 4 and the machine stand 2. According to the prior art, the tension spring 7 is coupled on the machine frame side to a cable 10, which is guided via a deflection roller 9 to a bearing block 12. Here, the zugfederentfernte end of the rope 10 is held by a bearing block 12 received by the adjusting screw 11. As a result of an adjustment of the adjusting screw 11, the cable 10 can be stretched or relaxed, which in turn leads to a Federzugeinstellung the tension spring 7.

Die aus dem Stand der Technik gemĂ¤ĂŸ Fig. 10 bekannte Konstruktion hat sich insbesondere hinsichtlich der Umlenkung des Seils 10 als störanfällig herausgestellt.According to the state of the art Fig. 10 known construction has been found to be susceptible to interference, in particular with regard to the deflection of the rope 10.

Die erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸe Konstruktion ist in schematischer Darstellung in Fig. 9 dargestellt. Im Unterschied zum Stand der Technik ist die Zugfeder maschinenständerseitig nicht an ein Seil 10 gekoppelt sondern wird vielmehr von einem Verstellschlitten 17 gehalten. Dieser Verstellschlitten 17 ist in Höhenrichtung 24 des Maschinenständers 2 verschieblich an diesem angeordnet. Dabei wird der Verstellschlitten 17 in seiner relativen Höhenlage gegenĂ¼ber dem Maschinenständer 2 von einer Verstellschraube 20 gehalten, die sich Ă¼ber ihren Schraubenkopf 22 an einem vom Maschinenständer 2 bereitgestellten Widerlager 15 abstĂ¼tzt. Durch eine einfache Verdrehbewegung der Verstellschraube 20 kann der Verstellschlitten 17 in Höhenrichtung 24 nach oben beziehungsweise nach unten verfahren und damit eine Einstellung der Zugfeder 7 vorgenommen werden.The construction according to the invention is shown schematically in FIG Fig. 9 shown. In contrast to the prior art, the tension spring is not coupled to the machine stand side to a cable 10 but rather is held by an adjustment slide 17. This adjustment slide 17 is arranged in the height direction 24 of the machine stand 2 displaceable on this. In this case, the adjusting slide 17 is held in its relative height relative to the machine frame 2 by an adjusting screw 20, which is supported via its screw head 22 at a provided by the machine stand 2 abutment 15. By a simple rotational movement of the adjusting screw 20, the adjusting slide 17 in the height direction 24 can move upwards or downwards and thus adjustment of the tension spring 7 can be made.

Die erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸe Konstruktion nach Fig. 9 erweist sich gegenĂ¼ber der aus dem Stand der Technik vorbekannten Konstruktion nach Fig. 10 als sehr viel weniger störanfällig. DarĂ¼ber hinaus kann auf eine Umlenkeinrichtung vollends verzichtet werden, womit die Kosten sowohl hinsichtlich einer Herstellung als auch einer Montage beziehungsweise Demontage gesenkt sind.The construction according to the invention Fig. 9 proves to be over the previously known from the prior art construction Fig. 10 as much less susceptible to interference. In addition, can be completely dispensed with a deflection, whereby the costs are lowered both in terms of a production as well as a mounting or dismounting.

Der genaue Aufbau der erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸen Konstruktion ergibt sich im Detail aus den Fign. 1 bis 8.The exact structure of the construction according to the invention results in detail from the FIGS. 1 to 8 ,

Fig. 1 lässt in einer Seitenansicht den SpĂ¼lbehälter 1 einer im Weiteren nicht näher dargestellten GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine erkennen. Der SpĂ¼lbehälter 1 ist an einen Maschinenständer 2 angeschlossen, der auch eine verschwenkbare MaschinentĂ¼r 4 trägt. Zwischen der MaschinentĂ¼r 4 und dem Maschinenständer 2 ist eine Zugfeder 7 angeordnet. TĂ¼rseitig ist die Zugfeder 7 an ein Seil 8 angeschlossen, das um eine Umlenkrolle 6 gefĂ¼hrt an einem Arm 5 der TĂ¼r 4 befestigt ist. Fig. 1 can be seen in a side view of the washing container 1 of a dishwasher not shown in detail. The washing container 1 is connected to a machine stand 2, which also carries a pivotable machine door 4. Between the machine door 4 and the machine frame 2, a tension spring 7 is arranged. Door side, the tension spring 7 is connected to a cable 8, which is guided around a guide roller 6 on an arm 5 of the door 4 is fixed.

Fig. 1 zeigt die MaschinentĂ¼r 4 in geschlossener Stellung. Bei einer Ă–ffnungsbewegung der MaschinentĂ¼r 4 schwenkt diese mit Bezug auf die Zeichnungsebene nach Fig. 1 nach rechts. Infolge dieser Verschwenkbewegung wird das Seil 8 und damit die Zugfeder 7 gespannt. Die Ă–ffnungsbewegung der MaschinentĂ¼r 4 wird hierdurch abgefedert. Bei einer SchlieĂŸbewegung der TĂ¼r 4 unterstĂ¼tzt die sich wieder zusammenziehende Zugfeder 7 den SchlieĂŸvorgang. Insgesamt wird so eine vereinfachte TĂ¼rbetätigung fĂ¼r den Anwender erreicht. Fig. 1 shows the machine door 4 in the closed position. During an opening movement of the machine door 4, this pivots with respect to the plane of the drawing Fig. 1 to the right. As a result of this pivoting movement, the rope 8 and thus the tension spring 7 is tensioned. The opening movement of the machine door 4 is thereby cushioned. In a closing movement of the door 4, the contracting tension spring 7 supports the closing operation. Overall, a simplified door operation for the user is achieved.

Die Zugfeder 7 ist maschinenständerseitig von einem Verstellschlitten 17 gehalten. Dies ergibt sich insbesondere aus der Darstellung nach Fig. 3. Der Verstellschlitten 17 verfĂ¼gt seinerseits Ă¼ber einen Befestigungsabschnitt 19 und einen FĂ¼hrungsabschnitt 18, wie sich insbesondere aus der Darstellung nach Fig. 6 ergibt. Dabei dient der Befestigungsabschnitt 19 der Verbindung des Verstellschlittens 17 mit der Zugfeder 7, und der FĂ¼hrungsabschnitt 18 dient der in Höhenrichtung 24 verschieblichen Anordnung des Verstellschlittens 17 am Maschinenständer 2.The tension spring 7 is held on the machine frame side by an adjusting carriage 17. This is evident in particular from the illustration below Fig. 3 , The adjustment slide 17 in turn has a fastening portion 19 and a guide portion 18, as can be seen in particular from the illustration Fig. 6 results. Here, the attachment portion 19 of the connection of the Verstellschlittens 17 with the tension spring 7, and the guide portion 18 is used in the height direction 24 displaceable arrangement of Verstellschlittens 17 on the machine frame second

Zur FĂ¼hrung des Verstellschlittens 17 am Maschinenständer 2 ist der Maschinenständer 2 mit einem FĂ¼hrungsschlitz 13 ausgerĂ¼stet. Dies ergibt sich insbesondere aus einer Zusammenschau der Fign. 2, 3 und 7. Zum Zwecke der Montage verfĂ¼gt der FĂ¼hrungsschlitz 13 mit Bezug auf die Zeichnungsebene nach Fig. 7 oberseitig Ă¼ber eine Schlitzerweiterung 14. In diese Schlitzerweiterung 14 kann, wie insbesondere die Darstellung nach Fig. 7 erkennen lässt, der Verstellschlitten 17 mit seinem FĂ¼hrungsabschnitt 18 eingesetzt und alsdann in den verjĂ¼ngten Teil des FĂ¼hrungsschlitzes 13 eingefädelt werden.To guide the Verstellschlittens 17 on the machine frame 2 of the machine frame 2 is equipped with a guide slot 13. This results in particular from a synopsis of FIGS. 2 . 3 and 7 , For the purpose of assembly, the guide slot 13 with respect to the plane of the drawing after Fig. 7 on top of a Schlitzerweiterung 14. In this slot extension 14 can, as in particular the representation after Fig. 7 can be seen, the adjustment slide 17 is inserted with its guide portion 18 and then threaded into the tapered portion of the guide slot 13.

Der Verstellschlitten 17 wird im endmontierten Zustand von einer Verstellschraube 20 getragen, die sich ihrerseits gegenĂ¼ber einem vom Maschinenständer 2 bereitgestellten Widerlager 15 abstĂ¼tzt.The adjustment slide 17 is carried in the final assembled state by an adjusting screw 20, which in turn is supported against an abutment 15 provided by the machine stand 2.

Zur Verbindung des Verstellschlittens 17 mit der Verstellschraube 20 ist eine vom Verstellschlitten 17 gehaltene Gewindeplatte 25 vorgesehen. Dieser Sachzusammenhang ergibt sich insbesondere aus den Fign. 6 und 7.To connect the Verstellschlittens 17 with the adjusting screw 20 is held by a Verstellschlitten 17 threaded plate 25 is provided. This factual context arises in particular from the FIGS. 6 and 7 ,

Die Gewindeplatte 25 ist mit einer Gewindebohrung ausgerĂ¼stet. In diese Gewindebohrung greift im endmontierten Zustand der Gewindeschaft 21 der Verstellschraube 20 ein. Anderendseitig wird der Gewindeschaft 21 der Verstellschraube 20 in eine als Langloch ausgebildete einseitig offene Bohrung 16 des Widerlagers 15 eingefädelt, gegenĂ¼ber welchem sich die Verstellschraube 20 mit ihrem Schraubenkopf 22 im endmontierten Zustand abstĂ¼tzt.The threaded plate 25 is equipped with a threaded bore. In this threaded hole engages in the final assembled state of the threaded shank 21 of the adjusting screw 20 a. At the other end, the threaded shank 21 of the adjusting screw 20 is threaded into a hole 16 formed as a slot open on one side 16 of the abutment 15, opposite which the adjusting screw 20 is supported with its screw head 22 in the final assembled state.

Das derart ausgebildete Langloch 16 im Widerlager 15 ermöglicht es, dass eine, vorzugsweise vormontierte, Baueinheit, umfassend Verstellschlitten 17, Verstellschraube 20 und Gewindeplatte 25, durch eine leichte Drehbewegung in das Langloch 16 und durch Einfädeln in die Schlitzerweiterung 14 schnell und einfach montiert und demontiert werden kann. Ein Herausdrehen der Verstellschraube 20 ist insbesondere nicht erforderlich.The thus formed slot 16 in the abutment 15 allows a, preferably preassembled, assembly comprising adjusting slide 17, adjusting screw 20 and threaded plate 25, quickly and easily mounted and dismantled by a slight rotational movement in the slot 16 and by threading into the slot extension 14 can be. Unscrewing the adjusting screw 20 is not required in particular.

Wie insbesondere die Darstellung nach Fig. 8 erkennen lässt, kann durch eine einfache Verdrehung der Verstellschraube 20 eine Verschiebung des Verstellschlittens 17 in Höhenrichtung 24 relativ gegenĂ¼ber dem Maschinenständer 2 erreicht werden, wobei mit dieser Verschiebebewegung des Verstellschlittens 17 eine Einstellung der Zugfeder 7 hinsichtlich ihrer Federvorspannung einhergeht.As in particular the representation after Fig. 8 can be seen by a simple rotation of the adjusting screw 20, a displacement of Verstellschlittens 17 in the height direction 24 relative to the machine frame 2 can be achieved, with this displacement movement of Verstellschlittens 17 is an adjustment of the tension spring 7 associated with their spring preload.

Im endmontierten Zustand der GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine ist die vorerläuterte Verstelleinrichtung durch eine Seitenwand 3 abgedeckt. Diese Seitenwand 3 trägt oberseitig eine Bohrung 23, durch die hindurch der Schraubenkopf 22 der Verstellschraube 20 zugänglich ist, wie Fig. 5 zeigt.In the final assembled state of the dishwasher, the vorerläuterte adjusting is covered by a side wall 3. This side wall 3 carries the top side a bore 23 through which the screw head 22 of the adjusting screw 20 is accessible, such as Fig. 5 shows.

Durch diese Bohrung 23 in der Seitenwand 3 ist die Verstellschraube 20 gesichert und kann nicht mehr aus dem Langloch 16 herausrutschen.Through this hole 23 in the side wall 3, the adjusting screw 20 is secured and can not slip out of the slot 16.

Die Verstellung der Zugfeder, das heiĂŸt die Federzugverstellung dient insbesondere dazu, bei einer ErstausrĂ¼stung eine individuelle Einstellung hinsichtlich des tatsächlichen TĂ¼rgewichtes vorzunehmen. DarĂ¼ber hinaus können unter Umständen Ă¼ber die Lebensdauer der GeschirrspĂ¼lmaschine nachlassende Federkräfte durch eine Nachjustage kompensiert werden.The adjustment of the tension spring, that is, the spring tension adjustment is used in particular to make an individual setting with respect to the actual door weight in a original equipment. In addition, under certain circumstances, over the life of the dishwasher declining spring forces can be compensated by a readjustment.

Insbesondere kann somit durch die Federzugverstellung ein selbständiges Verbleiben der TĂ¼r in einer bestimmten Position mit vorgegebenem bzw. vorgebbarem Ă–ffnungswinkel, etwa mit einem Ă–ffnungswinkel von 45°, leicht eingestellt und bedarfsweise nachträglich verändert werden. Das selbstständige Verbleiben der TĂ¼r in einer bestimmten, etwa 45°-Position stellt beispielsweise fĂ¼r das BefĂ¼llen des Regeneriersalzes in der GerätetĂ¼r eine erhebliche Erleichterung dar. Durch die mittels der erfindungsgemĂ¤ĂŸen Zugfederverstellung voreingestellte Zugfeder 7 schwenkt die GerätetĂ¼r 4 bei einem grĂ¶ĂŸeren als dem vorgegebenen Ă–ffnungswinkel, also etwa bei einem Ă–ffnungswinkel grĂ¶ĂŸer 45°, durch ihr Eigengewicht selbständig auf, bei einem kleinerem als dem vorgegebenen Ă–ffnungswinkel, also etwa bei einem Ă–ffnungswinkel kleiner 45°, klappt die GerätetĂ¼r aufgrund der vorgespannten Zugfeder selbständig zu.In particular, thus by the Federzugverstellung an independent remaining of the door in a certain position with a predetermined or predefinable opening angle, such as with an opening angle of 45 °, easily adjusted and, if necessary, be subsequently changed. The autonomous retention of the door in a certain, approximately 45 ° position, for example, for the filling of the regenerating in the door a considerable relief. By means of the tension spring adjustment preset tension spring 7 pivots the door 4 at a larger than the predetermined opening angle, So at about an opening angle greater than 45 °, through her Self-weight on self, at a smaller than the predetermined opening angle, so at about an opening angle less than 45 °, the door folds independently due to the prestressed tension spring.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
SpĂ¼lbehälterrinse tank
22
Maschinenständermachine stand
33
SeitenwandSide wall
44
TĂ¼rdoor
55
Armpoor
66
Umlenkrolleidler pulley
77
Zugfedermainspring
88th
Seilrope
99
Umlenkrolleidler pulley
1010
Seilrope
1111
Verstellschraubeadjusting
1212
Lagerbockbearing block
1313
FĂ¼hrungsschlitzguide slot
1414
Schlitzerweiterungslot extension
1515
Widerlagerabutment
1616
Bohrung (Langloch)Hole (slot)
1717
VerstellschlittenAdjustable slide
1818
FĂ¼hrungsabschnittguide section
1919
Befestigungsabschnittattachment section
2020
Verstellschraubeadjusting
2121
Gewindeschaftthreaded shaft
2222
Schraubenkopfscrew head
2323
Bohrungdrilling
2424
Höhenrichtungheight direction
2525
Gewindeplattethreaded plate

Claims (5)

  1. Dishwasher comprising a machine frame (2) and a machine door (4) that is pivotally arranged thereon,a tension spring (7) being arranged between the machine door (4) and the machine frame (2), which tension spring (7) is held on the machine frame by an adjustment slide (17) that is arranged on the machine frame (2) so as to be movable thereon in the vertical direction (24),the adjustment slide (17) carrying a threaded plate (25) and interacting with an adjustment screw (20), the screw head (22) of which is supported with respect to an abutment (15) provided by the machine frame (2), characterised in that
    the abutment (15) has a hole (16), open on one side, in the form of an elongate slot,
    in that the adjustment slide (17), the threaded plate (25) carried thereby, and the adjustment screw (20) that interacts therewith form a pre-mountable modular unit,
    and in that, when finally assembled, the dishwasher has a side wall (3) that has a hole (23) at the top, through which the screw head (22) of the adjustment screw (20) is accessible.
  2. Dishwasher according to claim 1, characterised in that
    the adjustment slide (17) is movably mounted in a guide slot (13) provided by the machine frame (2).
  3. Dishwasher according to claim 2,
    characterised in that
    the guide slot (13) comprises a region having an expanded slot region (14) for mounting and/or unmounting the adjustment slide (17).
  4. Dishwasher according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that
    the adjustment slide (17) can be fixed on the machine frame (2) in its position relative to the machine frame (2).
  5. Dishwasher according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that,
    when finally assembled, the adjustment screw (20) is accessible from above the machine support (2).
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