EP3673783B1 - Control panel for a household appliance and household appliance comprising such a control panel - Google Patents

Control panel for a household appliance and household appliance comprising such a control panel Download PDF

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EP3673783B1
EP3673783B1 EP19218734.2A EP19218734A EP3673783B1 EP 3673783 B1 EP3673783 B1 EP 3673783B1 EP 19218734 A EP19218734 A EP 19218734A EP 3673783 B1 EP3673783 B1 EP 3673783B1
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Jonathan PREFOL
Thierry Sanche
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    • 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
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4293—Arrangements for programme selection, e.g. control panels; Indication of the selected programme, programme progress or other parameters of the programme, e.g. by using display panels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C15/00—Details
    • F24C15/007—Removable panels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
    • F24C7/08—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F24C7/082—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices on ranges, e.g. control panels, illumination
    • 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
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress

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  • This application relates to a control panel for a household appliance.
  • a household appliance generally comprises a control panel, often in the form of a strip extending over the entire width of the household appliance. Therefore, the control panel is also called the control panel.
  • the control panel typically comprises one or more Human/Machine Interface modules (also known under the name “HMI”), for example control and/or display elements, such as displays, switches, etc.
  • HMI Human/Machine Interface modules
  • the control panel also traditionally comprises a front plate, for example a glass or metal plate, behind which the HMI modules are fixed.
  • HMI modules as well as the front plate, are generally supported by a support, which is secured to the structure of the household appliance.
  • the front plate is fixed on one side of the support and the HMI modules on the other side.
  • the front plate comprises in particular orifices allowing the passage of certain elements (for example a control shaft of a switch) and/or windows allowing the reading of a display.
  • the HMI modules are therefore precisely arranged with respect to the front plate.
  • the front plate also differs: it comprises for example at least one window for a display and/or an orifice allowing the passage of a control axis of an HMI module which differ in number, position and/or also in shape.
  • the document EP 1 307 696 describes a component support for a control panel allowing the components to be arranged in several positions.
  • the support described in this document only allows a limited number of possible configurations.
  • the document EP 3 037 760 describes a touch sensor assembly, in which a touch sensor is stably attached to a sensor mounting part, in particular by a spot weld.
  • the object of the present application aims to overcome at least in part the aforementioned drawbacks, further leading to other advantages.
  • An objective of the present application is more particularly to propose a more universal support, making it possible to receive a front plate then to set up HMI modules, such as displays and/or switches and/or others, according to different configurations and different positions.
  • a control panel for a household appliance comprising a support which comprises an opening, a front plate fixed to a front face of the support and covering at least the opening, and at least one module man-machine interface, called HMI module, fixed on a rear face of the support and positioned vis-à-vis the opening, the support comprising a longitudinal guidance system arranged on the rear face of the support and on which the HMI module is positioned facing the opening, the control panel being characterized in that the HMI module comprises a sliding system, configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guidance system and form a sliding connection between the HMI module and the longitudinal guidance system.
  • the longitudinal guidance system is thus configured to set up HMI modules, such as displays, switches, or the like, in a multitude of possible positions, facing the opening.
  • HMI modules such as displays, switches, or the like
  • the HMI module is configured to be able to be moved on the longitudinal guidance system, for example by being slid. It is then possible to place it in different positions while facing the opening.
  • control panel comprises at least two HMI modules, these are for example placed side by side on the longitudinal guidance system, facing the opening.
  • the longitudinal guide system comprises a guide rail extending along a length of the support, along an edge of the opening.
  • the rail is formed on one edge of the opening.
  • the sliding system of the HMI module comprises at least one groove configured to cooperate with the rail.
  • the rail and the groove are then configured to allow movement of the HMI module on the guidance system, for example by translation on the rail. They thus form an embodiment of the sliding connection.
  • the groove is for example defined between two legs.
  • the groove is hollowed along an edge of the HMI module, in particular in a thickness of the HMI module.
  • the longitudinal guidance system comprises a lower guide rail and an upper guide rail.
  • the lower guide rail and the upper guide rail are arranged parallel to each other.
  • the lower guide rail and the upper guide rail are for example arranged on either side of the opening, along a length of the support.
  • the sliding system of the HMI module comprises two grooves formed along two opposite edges of the HMI module and configured to cooperate respectively with the lower guide rail and the upper guide rail.
  • the sliding system comprises a securing system configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guidance system.
  • the use of a fastening system advantageously makes it possible to insert an HMI module between two other HMI modules.
  • the securing system also makes it possible to place an HMI module comprising a prominent element, for example a switch shaft intended to pass through the front plate.
  • the securing system comprises a clip formed on a front face of the HMI module and configured to perform an elastic interlocking in the longitudinal guidance system.
  • the front face of the HMI module corresponds to a face which is configured to be positioned opposite the opening of the support.
  • the clip comprises an elastic tongue comprising a harpoon configured to come into abutment on the longitudinal guidance system, for example behind an edge of a rail of the longitudinal guidance system.
  • the clip may include one of the aforementioned grooves.
  • the HMI module includes a locking system configured to hold the HMI module in position relative to the longitudinal guidance system.
  • the blocking system comprises a clip formed on a front face of the HMI module and configured to perform an elastic interlocking in the longitudinal guidance system, for example the aforementioned clip.
  • the locking system comprises a spring.
  • the spring is arranged between the HMI module and the front plate.
  • the spring is for example fixed on a front face of the HMI module and passes through the opening.
  • the spring is configured to push back the HMI module relative to the support, pressing the harpoon behind the rail if necessary.
  • the HMI module locking system comprises a clamping system configured to clamp the HMI module on the longitudinal guidance system.
  • Such a clamping system makes it possible, for example, to reinforce holding the HMI module in position on the longitudinal guidance system.
  • the clamping system comprises a screw passing through at least one leg of the HMI module formed along an edge of the HMI module.
  • the screw passes through two legs defining between them a groove in which a rail of the longitudinal guide system is positioned, the screw then tightening the legs towards each other by pinching the rail.
  • It can for example be a lower or upper groove of the HMI module, or both.
  • the screw is then arranged to pass through a thickness of the longitudinal guide system, for example the rail, or pass over it. of the.
  • the screw passes through a thickness of the longitudinal guide system, for example of a rail of the longitudinal guide system.
  • the screw is for example a self-drilling screw, also called a self-tapping screw.
  • the longitudinal guide system for example the rail, is positioned between a head of the screw and the leg, then called the front leg.
  • the screw is located beyond the longitudinal guide system, for example beyond the rail.
  • One or more legs of the HMI module may previously comprise a hole configured to receive the screw.
  • At least part of the hole formed in one of the legs, in particular that formed in a front leg, is tapped.
  • the front leg denotes, for example, a leg arranged between the longitudinal guide system and a body of the support.
  • the front plate is glued or screwed onto the front face of the support.
  • the front plate is for example a glass-ceramic or metal plate.
  • the front plate comprises for example at least one orifice, configured to be traversed by an axis of an HMI module, and/or at least one transparent part configured to allow a display screen to be viewed.
  • a household appliance comprising a control panel comprising at least some of the characteristics described above.
  • a front face 1 of a household appliance includes a control panel 10.
  • the control panel 10 is generally in the form of a strip and extends along a width of the front face 1 of the household appliance.
  • the control panel 10 typically comprises HMI modules, such as displays, switches or control means etc.
  • the HMI modules comprise for example an adjustment button 11 and a display screen 12.
  • the control panel 10 usually comprises a support 20, configured to be fixed to the structure of the household appliance in order to be able to integrate the control panel 10 into a front face 1 of the household appliance, and a front plate 13 covering the support 20.
  • control panel 10 is secured to the structure of the household appliance by means of assembly clips or screws.
  • the HMI modules 11, 12 and the front plate 13 are generally supported by the support 20.
  • the front plate is fixed on one side of the support and the HMI modules on the other side.
  • the front plate 13 is for example a glass or metal plate.
  • the front plate 13 may for example comprise at least one orifice 14 allowing the passage of an element, for example a control shaft of the control button 11 according to the example of figure 1 , and/or at least one window 15, for example a transparent zone, allowing the reading of a display, such as the display screen 12 of the figure 1 .
  • the HMI modules 11, 12 are therefore precisely arranged with respect to the front plate 13 in order to be positioned facing an orifice or a window with which they are supposed to cooperate.
  • the front plate also differs: it comprises for example at least one window for a display and/or an orifice for a control button which differ in number, in position and/or also in shape.
  • each model of control panel 10 a specific support 20 is traditionally designed and manufactured, which generates a very large number of possible support versions.
  • This is for example illustrated by the picture 2 which has three support versions 20, in accordance with the prior art.
  • each of these three versions comprises the same opening 21 (that is to say a cutout of the same shape and of the same dimensions), typically configured to receive an electronic box (not shown); however the opening 21 is formed at a different position in each of these versions.
  • a support 120 for a control panel 110 is represented. picture 3 .
  • the support 120 mainly comprises a body 122.
  • the body 122 comprises an opening 121, here formed of a single compartment for example.
  • the opening 121 has a generally rectangular shape and extends along a length of the support (which is generally configured to be disposed along a width of the household appliance to which the control panel corresponding is intended).
  • the support 120 also comprises a longitudinal guidance system 123.
  • the longitudinal guidance system 123 is arranged on a so-called “rear" face of the support 120, the rear face being opposite a front face on which the front plate 113 is fixed (illustrated for example figure 5 ).
  • the guidance system is said to be longitudinal because it is configured to guide HMI modules 111, 112 in movement, for example in translation, along a length of support 120.
  • the longitudinal guidance system 123 is for example arranged along at least one edge of the opening 121.
  • the longitudinal guidance system 123 is configured to receive at least one HMI module 111, 112 while facing the opening 121 according to a plurality of possible positions. It thus makes it possible to move an HMI module into a plurality of positions facing the opening 121, for example by translation.
  • the longitudinal guidance system 123 is configured to receive at least two HMI modules 111, 112 arranged side by side along a length of the support, facing the opening 121 in a plurality of possible positions.
  • the longitudinal guidance system 123 comprises for example a guide rail 124, 125 extending along the length of the support 120.
  • Such a guide rail 124, 125 allows the installation of different HMI modules 111, 112 in a multitude of possible positions along the guide rail.
  • the guide rail 124, 125 is formed by a curved strip.
  • the guide rail 124, 125 is for example formed on one edge of the opening 121.
  • the longitudinal guide system 123 comprises a lower guide rail 124 and an upper guide rail 125.
  • the lower guide rail 124 is here formed on a lower edge of the opening 121 and the upper guide rail 125 is here formed on an upper edge of the opening 121.
  • the rails 124 and 125 are for example made by cutting and folding the body 122 of the support 120; the longitudinal guide system 123 and the support 120 then form a single and unique piece.
  • an HMI module 111, 112 is configured to cooperate with the guidance system 123.
  • the HMI module 111 is a switch comprising here an axis 152 configured to receive a button 111a (shown figure 6 ) which makes it possible to control the switch 111
  • the HMI module 112 is a display comprising a screen 153 and control keys 151, which are for example capacitive keys.
  • it could be any other type of HMI module for a household appliance control panel 110.
  • an HMI module 111, 112 is configured to be connected to the longitudinal guidance system 123 by at least one sliding link 130,123, 131,124, 141,125.
  • the HMI module comprises a sliding system 130 configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guidance system 123 and form the sliding link between the HMI module 111, 112 and the longitudinal guidance system 123.
  • the sliding system 130 comprises at least one lower groove 131.
  • the lower groove 131 is here dug into a thickness of the HMI module 111, 112 from an edge, in particular here the lower edge, of the HMI module and extends along the entire edge.
  • the groove 131 is thus delimited, in front and behind, by two legs 132a, 132b.
  • the lower groove 131 is thus configured to cooperate with the lower rail 124.
  • the sliding system 130 further comprises a securing system 140 configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guide system 123.
  • the securing system 140 comprises a clip 141 formed on a so-called “front” face of the HMI module.
  • the front face of the HMI module 111, 112 corresponds to a face which is configured to be positioned in the opening 121 and then be visible or accessible through the front plate 113.
  • the front face comprises the screen 153 and the control keys 151
  • the front face comprises the axis 152.
  • the clip 141 is here configured to perform an elastic interlocking in the longitudinal guide system 123.
  • the clip 141 comprises in particular an elastic tongue comprising a harpoon configured to come into abutment behind an edge of a rail of the longitudinal guidance system, in particular here of the upper rail 125.
  • the use of a fastening system advantageously makes it possible to insert an HMI module between two other HMI modules.
  • the fastening system also makes it possible to place an HMI module 111 comprising a prominent element, for example a switch shaft 152 intended to pass through the front plate 113.
  • the HMI module 111, 112 further comprises a locking system configured to hold the HMI module 111, 112 in position relative to the longitudinal guidance system 123, once the position has been determined.
  • a locking system configured to hold the HMI module 111, 112 in position relative to the longitudinal guidance system 123, once the position has been determined.
  • the HMI module locking system includes a clamping system.
  • the clamping system comprises a hole 142 passing through the two legs 132a, 132b.
  • hole 142 is tapped.
  • a screw inserted into the hole 142 can then be located beyond the rail (as illustrated for example in the figure 6 described below), or cross a thickness of the rail; in the latter case, a self-drilling screw, also called self-tapping, is preferably used.
  • FIG 5 illustrates the implementation of HMI modules 111, 112 such as those represented on the figure 4 on a support 120 such as that shown in the picture 3 .
  • the groove 131 of the HMI module is placed on the lower rail 124 (in other words the lower rail 124 is inserted into the groove 131) with the front face of the module HMI oriented towards opening 121.
  • the sliding system 130 integrated in the HMI modules thus allows positioning by guiding along the longitudinal guiding system 123.
  • the HMI module is pressed against the body 122 of the support 120 (also called shoehorn movement) so that the clip 141 fits into the rail 125.
  • the assembly between the HMI module and the longitudinal guide system 123, and for example between the clip 141 and the rail 125, can be tightened in such a way that the HMI module cannot slip relative to the longitudinal guidance without application of an external force for this purpose.
  • the clip 141 then forms part of the sliding system 130 while also forming part of the HMI module blocking system.
  • the HMI module 111, 112 comprises for example a clamping system, which is configured to further clamp the HMI module with respect to the longitudinal guidance system.
  • the clamping system comprises a screw 143 which is inserted into the part of the hole 142 formed in the rear leg 132b then into the part of the tapped hole 142 formed in the front leg 132a, and a rod of the screw 143 then passes beyond the lower rail 124.
  • the screw 143 then makes it possible to tighten the legs 132a, 132b towards each other, thus producing a pinching of the lower rail 124 introduced between the legs 132a, 132b, ie in the groove 131, the width of which is then reduced.
  • the front plate 113 is fixed to the front face of the support 120, as shown by the figures 5 and 6 .
  • the front plate has respectively a height and a length equal to or greater than a height and a length of the opening 121, or even of the support 120, so as to hide at least the HMI modules, or even the support 120, when the control panel 110 is assembled.
  • the front plate 113 is for example a glass-ceramic or metal plate.
  • the front plate comprises for example at least one orifice 114 configured to be crossed by an axis 152 of an HMI module, and at least one transparent part 115 configured to allow a display screen to be viewed.
  • the transparent part comprises for example a smoked glass allowing the screen to be viewed only when it is switched on.
  • the transparent part 115 is for example a window formed in the front plate, possibly in a different material from the rest of the front plate 113 or for example part of a glass-ceramic plate devoid of paint.
  • the front plate 113 is uniformly transparent; the transparent part 115 then corresponds to the whole of the front plate 113.
  • Switch 111 is positioned so that pin 152 passes through hole 114 formed in front plate 113.
  • the front plate 113 can therefore be perforated according to the desired positioning of the switch 111.
  • the display 112 can take a multitude of positions.
  • the figure 8 illustrates different possible configurations based on the same elements.
  • the switch 111 is always at the same position, here towards one end of the longitudinal guidance system 123, while the display 112 is at three different positions.
  • the positioning of the switch 111 is correlated to the positioning of the orifice 114 formed in the front plate 113.
  • the transparent part 115 can entirely form the front plate 113 or extend over an area larger than the single dimension of the display 112, the display 112 can take different positions.
  • the elements represented can be applied to any type of HMI module, the latter is therefore represented here very schematically.
  • the HMI module 111, 112 comprises a sliding system 130 which here comprises a groove 131, called the first groove, hollowed out from one edge, here the lower edge.
  • the sliding system 130 further comprises a groove 144, called the second groove, formed between a front leg 145a and a rear leg 145b, and intended to cooperate with the upper rail 125.
  • the two legs 145a, 145b extend here along an edge opposite to that comprising the first groove 131, ie an upper edge here.
  • the HMI module 111, 112 comprises a single rear leg 145b configured to cooperate with the upper rail 125.
  • the rear leg 145b also extends here along an edge opposite to that comprising the first groove 131, ie an upper edge here.
  • the front and/or rear legs have a reduced width compared to another part of the HMI module in order to facilitate its assembly on the support 120.
  • the width of the HMI module or of the legs corresponds to a dimension parallel to the length of the support when the HMI module is arranged on the support.
  • the locking system of the HMI module 111, 112 comprises a clamping system which comprises a hole 146 formed in the rear leg 145b, or even also in the front leg 145a if necessary.
  • At least a portion of the hole 146 formed in the front leg 145 is threaded.
  • a screw introduced into the hole 146 can then be located beyond the rail (similarly to the example of the figure 6 ), or cross a thickness of the rail; in the latter case, a self-drilling screw, also called self-tapping, is preferably used.

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La présente demande concerne un panneau de commande pour appareil électroménager.This application relates to a control panel for a household appliance.

Elle concerne également un appareil électroménager comportant un tel panneau de commande.It also relates to a household appliance comprising such a control panel.

Un appareil électroménager comporte généralement un panneau de commande, se présentant souvent sous la forme d'un bandeau s'étendant sur toute une largeur de l'appareil électroménager. De ce fait, le panneau de commande est aussi appelé bandeau de commande.A household appliance generally comprises a control panel, often in the form of a strip extending over the entire width of the household appliance. Therefore, the control panel is also called the control panel.

Le panneau de commande comporte typiquement un ou plusieurs modules d'interface Homme/Machine (également connue sous la dénomination « IHM »), par exemple des éléments de commande et/ou d'affichage, comme des afficheurs, des commutateurs, etc.The control panel typically comprises one or more Human/Machine Interface modules (also known under the name “HMI”), for example control and/or display elements, such as displays, switches, etc.

Le panneau de commande comporte aussi traditionnellement une plaque avant, par exemple une plaque de verre ou de métal, derrière laquelle sont fixés les modules IHM.The control panel also traditionally comprises a front plate, for example a glass or metal plate, behind which the HMI modules are fixed.

Ces modules IHM, ainsi que la plaque avant, sont généralement supportés par un support, lequel est solidaire de la structure de l'appareil électroménager. La plaque avant est fixée d'un côté du support et les modules IHM de l'autre côté.These HMI modules, as well as the front plate, are generally supported by a support, which is secured to the structure of the household appliance. The front plate is fixed on one side of the support and the HMI modules on the other side.

La plaque avant comporte en particulier des orifices permettant le passage de certains éléments (par exemple un axe de commande d'un commutateur) et/ou des fenêtres permettant la lecture d'un afficheur. Les modules IHM sont donc précisément agencés par rapport à la plaque avant.The front plate comprises in particular orifices allowing the passage of certain elements (for example a control shaft of a switch) and/or windows allowing the reading of a display. The HMI modules are therefore precisely arranged with respect to the front plate.

Or, d'un modèle à un autre, non seulement les modules IHM requis diffèrent (en nombre et/ou en type), mais aussi leur positionnement dans le panneau de commande. En conséquence, la plaque avant diffère aussi : elle comporte par exemple au moins une fenêtre pour un afficheur et/ou un orifice permettant le passage d'un axe de commande d'un module IHM qui diffèrent en nombre, en position et/ou aussi en forme.However, from one model to another, not only the HMI modules required differ (in number and/or type), but also their positioning in the control panel. Consequently, the front plate also differs: it comprises for example at least one window for a display and/or an orifice allowing the passage of a control axis of an HMI module which differ in number, position and/or also in shape.

Ainsi, actuellement, pour chaque modèle de panneau de commande, un support spécifique est conçu et fabriqué. Ceci engendre un nombre très important de versions de supports possibles, et les investissements à chaque nouveau projet sont augmentés.Thus, currently, for each model of control panel, a specific support is designed and manufactured. This generates a very large number of possible media versions, and the investments for each new project are increased.

Le document EP 1 307 696 , par exemple, décrit un support de composants pour un panneau de commande permettant de disposer les composants selon plusieurs positions. Toutefois, le support décrit dans ce document ne permet qu'un nombre limité de configurations possibles.The document EP 1 307 696 , for example, describes a component support for a control panel allowing the components to be arranged in several positions. However, the support described in this document only allows a limited number of possible configurations.

Le document EP 3 037 760 décrit un ensemble capteur tactile, dans lequel un capteur tactile est fixé de manière stable à une partie de montage de capteur, en particulier par un point de soudure.The document EP 3 037 760 describes a touch sensor assembly, in which a touch sensor is stably attached to a sensor mounting part, in particular by a spot weld.

L'objet de la présente demande vise à surmonter au moins en partie les inconvénients précités, menant en outre à d'autres avantages.The object of the present application aims to overcome at least in part the aforementioned drawbacks, further leading to other advantages.

Un objectif de la présente demande est plus particulièrement de proposer un support plus universel, permettant de recevoir une plaque avant puis de mettre en place des modules IHM, tels que des afficheurs et/ou des commutateurs et/ou autres, selon différentes configurations et différents positionnements.An objective of the present application is more particularly to propose a more universal support, making it possible to receive a front plate then to set up HMI modules, such as displays and/or switches and/or others, according to different configurations and different positions.

A cet effet, est proposé selon un premier aspect, un panneau de commande pour appareil électroménager, comportant un support qui comporte une ouverture, une plaque avant fixée sur une face avant du support et recouvrant au moins l'ouverture, et au moins un module d'interface homme-machine, dit module IHM, fixé sur une face arrière du support et positionné en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture, le support comportant un système de guidage longitudinal disposé sur la face arrière du support et sur lequel le module IHM est positionné en étant en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture, le panneau de commande étant caractérisé en ce que le module IHM comporte un système de coulissement, configuré pour coopérer avec le système de guidage longitudinal et former une liaison glissière entre le module IHM et le système de guidage longitudinal.To this end, according to a first aspect, a control panel for a household appliance is proposed, comprising a support which comprises an opening, a front plate fixed to a front face of the support and covering at least the opening, and at least one module man-machine interface, called HMI module, fixed on a rear face of the support and positioned vis-à-vis the opening, the support comprising a longitudinal guidance system arranged on the rear face of the support and on which the HMI module is positioned facing the opening, the control panel being characterized in that the HMI module comprises a sliding system, configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guidance system and form a sliding connection between the HMI module and the longitudinal guidance system.

Le système de guidage longitudinal est ainsi configuré pour mettre en place des modules IHM, tels que des afficheurs, des commutateurs, ou autres, en une multitude de positions possibles, en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture.The longitudinal guidance system is thus configured to set up HMI modules, such as displays, switches, or the like, in a multitude of possible positions, facing the opening.

Ainsi, au moins avant fixation du module IHM en position, c'est-à-dire à un emplacement prédéfini, le module IHM est configuré pour pouvoir être déplacé sur le système de guidage longitudinal, par exemple en étant glissé. Il est alors possible de le placer en différentes positions tout en étant en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture.Thus, at least before fixing the HMI module in position, that is to say at a predefined location, the HMI module is configured to be able to be moved on the longitudinal guidance system, for example by being slid. It is then possible to place it in different positions while facing the opening.

Si le panneau de commande comporte au moins deux modules IHM, ceux-ci sont par exemple placés côte à côte sur le système de guidage longitudinal, en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture.If the control panel comprises at least two HMI modules, these are for example placed side by side on the longitudinal guidance system, facing the opening.

Dans un exemple de réalisation intéressant, le système de guidage longitudinal comporte un rail de guidage s'étendant selon une longueur du support, selon un bord de l'ouverture.In an interesting exemplary embodiment, the longitudinal guide system comprises a guide rail extending along a length of the support, along an edge of the opening.

Dans un exemple de réalisation particulier, le rail est formé sur un bord de l'ouverture.In a particular embodiment, the rail is formed on one edge of the opening.

Dans un exemple de réalisation, le système de coulissement du module IHM comporte au moins une rainure configurée pour coopérer avec le rail.In an exemplary embodiment, the sliding system of the HMI module comprises at least one groove configured to cooperate with the rail.

Le rail et la rainure sont alors configurés pour permettre un déplacement du module IHM sur le système de guidage, par exemple par translation sur le rail. Ils forment ainsi un exemple de réalisation de la liaison glissière.The rail and the groove are then configured to allow movement of the HMI module on the guidance system, for example by translation on the rail. They thus form an embodiment of the sliding connection.

La rainure est par exemple définie entre deux jambages.The groove is for example defined between two legs.

Dans un exemple de réalisation, la rainure est creusée selon un bord du module IHM, en particulier dans une épaisseur du module IHM.In an exemplary embodiment, the groove is hollowed along an edge of the HMI module, in particular in a thickness of the HMI module.

Dans un exemple de réalisation particulier, le système de guidage longitudinal comporte un rail de guidage inférieur et un rail de guidage supérieur.In a particular exemplary embodiment, the longitudinal guidance system comprises a lower guide rail and an upper guide rail.

De préférence, le rail de guidage inférieur et le rail de guidage supérieur sont disposés parallèles l'un à l'autre.Preferably, the lower guide rail and the upper guide rail are arranged parallel to each other.

Le rail de guidage inférieur et le rail de guidage supérieur sont par exemple disposés de part et d'autre de l'ouverture, selon une longueur du support.The lower guide rail and the upper guide rail are for example arranged on either side of the opening, along a length of the support.

Dans un exemple de réalisation, le système de coulissement du module IHM comporte deux rainures formées selon deux bords opposés du module IHM et configurées pour coopérer respectivement avec le rail de guidage inférieur et le rail de guidage supérieur.In an exemplary embodiment, the sliding system of the HMI module comprises two grooves formed along two opposite edges of the HMI module and configured to cooperate respectively with the lower guide rail and the upper guide rail.

Ils forment ainsi un autre exemple de réalisation de la liaison glissière.They thus form another embodiment of the sliding connection.

Selon un exemple de réalisation avantageux, le système de coulissement comporte un système de solidarisation configuré pour coopérer avec le système de guidage longitudinal.According to an advantageous embodiment, the sliding system comprises a securing system configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guidance system.

L'utilisation d'un système de solidarisation permet avantageusement d'insérer un module IHM entre deux autres modules IHM. Le système de solidarisation permet également de venir placer un module IHM comportant un élément proéminent, par exemple un axe de commutateur destiné à passer au travers de la plaque avant.The use of a fastening system advantageously makes it possible to insert an HMI module between two other HMI modules. The securing system also makes it possible to place an HMI module comprising a prominent element, for example a switch shaft intended to pass through the front plate.

Dans un exemple de réalisation intéressant, le système de solidarisation comporte un clip formé sur une face avant du module IHM et configuré pour réaliser un emboitage élastique dans le système de guidage longitudinal.In an interesting exemplary embodiment, the securing system comprises a clip formed on a front face of the HMI module and configured to perform an elastic interlocking in the longitudinal guidance system.

Ici, la face avant du module IHM correspond à une face qui est configurée pour être positionnée en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture du support.Here, the front face of the HMI module corresponds to a face which is configured to be positioned opposite the opening of the support.

Par exemple, le clip comporte une languette élastique comportant un harpon configuré pour venir en butée sur le système de guidage longitudinal, par exemple derrière un rebord d'un rail du système de guidage longitudinal.For example, the clip comprises an elastic tongue comprising a harpoon configured to come into abutment on the longitudinal guidance system, for example behind an edge of a rail of the longitudinal guidance system.

Par exemple, le clip peut comporter une des rainures susmentionnées.For example, the clip may include one of the aforementioned grooves.

Selon une option intéressante, le module IHM comporte un système de blocage configuré pour maintenir le module IHM en position par rapport au système de guidage longitudinal.According to an interesting option, the HMI module includes a locking system configured to hold the HMI module in position relative to the longitudinal guidance system.

Dans un exemple de réalisation, le système de blocage comporte un clip formé sur une face avant du module IHM et configuré pour réaliser un emboitage élastique dans le système de guidage longitudinal, par exemple le clip susmentionné.In an exemplary embodiment, the blocking system comprises a clip formed on a front face of the HMI module and configured to perform an elastic interlocking in the longitudinal guidance system, for example the aforementioned clip.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, le système de blocage comporte un ressort.According to an exemplary embodiment, the locking system comprises a spring.

Par exemple, le ressort est disposé entre le module IHM et la plaque avant. Le ressort est par exemple fixé sur une face avant du module IHM et traverse l'ouverture.For example, the spring is arranged between the HMI module and the front plate. The spring is for example fixed on a front face of the HMI module and passes through the opening.

Par exemple, le ressort est configuré pour repousser le module IHM par rapport au support, plaquant le harpon derrière le rail le cas échéant.For example, the spring is configured to push back the HMI module relative to the support, pressing the harpoon behind the rail if necessary.

Dans un exemple de réalisation, le système de blocage du module IHM comporte un système de serrage configuré pour serrer le module IHM sur le système de guidage longitudinal.In an exemplary embodiment, the HMI module locking system comprises a clamping system configured to clamp the HMI module on the longitudinal guidance system.

Un tel système de serrage permet par exemple de renforcer un maintien en position du module IHM sur le système de guidage longitudinal.Such a clamping system makes it possible, for example, to reinforce holding the HMI module in position on the longitudinal guidance system.

Par exemple, le système de serrage comporte une vis traversant au moins un jambage du module IHM formé selon un bord du module IHM.For example, the clamping system comprises a screw passing through at least one leg of the HMI module formed along an edge of the HMI module.

Selon une option de réalisation, la vis traverse deux jambages délimitant entre eux une rainure dans laquelle un rail du système de guidage longitudinal est positionné, la vis resserrant alors les jambages l'un vers l'autre en pinçant le rail.According to one embodiment, the screw passes through two legs defining between them a groove in which a rail of the longitudinal guide system is positioned, the screw then tightening the legs towards each other by pinching the rail.

Il peut par exemple s'agir d'une rainure inférieure ou supérieure du module IHM, ou des deux.It can for example be a lower or upper groove of the HMI module, or both.

Selon la disposition de la vis dans le ou les jambages par rapport au système de guidage longitudinal, par exemple par rapport au rail, la vis est alors disposée pour traverser une épaisseur du système de guidage longitudinal, par exemple du rail, ou passer au-delà.Depending on the arrangement of the screw in the leg(s) relative to the longitudinal guide system, for example relative to the rail, the screw is then arranged to pass through a thickness of the longitudinal guide system, for example the rail, or pass over it. of the.

Ainsi, selon un agencement envisagé, la vis traverse une épaisseur du système de guidage longitudinal, par exemple d'un rail du système de guidage longitudinal.Thus, according to an arrangement envisaged, the screw passes through a thickness of the longitudinal guide system, for example of a rail of the longitudinal guide system.

Dans ce cas, la vis est par exemple une vis autoforeuse, aussi dite autotaraudeuse.In this case, the screw is for example a self-drilling screw, also called a self-tapping screw.

Par exemple, le système de guidage longitudinal, par exemple le rail, est positionné entre une tête de la vis et le jambage, alors dit jambage avant.For example, the longitudinal guide system, for example the rail, is positioned between a head of the screw and the leg, then called the front leg.

Selon un autre agencement possible, la vis est située au-delà du système de guidage longitudinal, par exemple au-delà du rail.According to another possible arrangement, the screw is located beyond the longitudinal guide system, for example beyond the rail.

Un ou les jambages du module IHM peuvent préalablement comporter un trou configuré pour recevoir la vis.One or more legs of the HMI module may previously comprise a hole configured to receive the screw.

Eventuellement, au moins une partie du trou formée dans l'un des jambages, en particulier celle formée dans un jambage avant, est taraudée.Optionally, at least part of the hole formed in one of the legs, in particular that formed in a front leg, is tapped.

Le jambage avant désigne par exemple un jambage disposé entre le système de guidage longitudinal et un corps du support.The front leg denotes, for example, a leg arranged between the longitudinal guide system and a body of the support.

Selon les applications, la plaque avant est collée ou vissée sur la face avant du support.Depending on the application, the front plate is glued or screwed onto the front face of the support.

La plaque avant est par exemple une plaque de vitrocéramique ou de métal.The front plate is for example a glass-ceramic or metal plate.

La plaque avant comporte par exemple au moins un orifice, configuré pour être traversé par un axe d'un module IHM, et/ou au moins une partie transparente configurée pour permettre de visualiser un écran d'afficheur.The front plate comprises for example at least one orifice, configured to be traversed by an axis of an HMI module, and/or at least one transparent part configured to allow a display screen to be viewed.

Enfin, est également proposé, selon un autre aspect, un appareil électroménager comportant un panneau de commande comportant au moins une partie des caractéristiques décrites précédemment.Finally, there is also proposed, according to another aspect, a household appliance comprising a control panel comprising at least some of the characteristics described above.

L'invention, selon un exemple de réalisation, sera bien comprise et ses avantages apparaitront mieux à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit, donnée à titre indicatif et nullement limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 représente une face avant 1 d'appareil électroménager dans laquelle un panneau de commande 10 est aménagé ;
  • La figure 2 présente trois versions de support 20 de panneau de commande 10, conformément à l'art antérieur ;
  • La figure 3 représente un support 120 de panneau de commande 110 selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • La figure 4 montre deux exemples de réalisation de modules IHM 111, 112 configurés pour coopérer avec un support 120 de panneau de commande 110 selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • La figure 5 présente une vue éclatée d'un panneau de commande 110 selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention, comportant des modules IHM 111, 112 tels que ceux représentés sur la figure 4, un support 120 tel que celui représenté sur la figure 3 et une plaque avant 113 ;
  • La figure 6 illustre une vue en coupe de l'assemblage obtenu selon la figure 5 ;
  • La figure 7 représente une vue en perspective du panneau de commande 110 selon la figure 5 ;
  • La figure 8 illustre différentes configurations possibles sur la base des mêmes éléments que la figure 7 ;
  • La figure 9 présente une première variante de réalisation d'un module IHM 111, 112 selon l'invention ; et
  • La figure 10 présente une deuxième variante de réalisation d'un module IHM 111, 112 selon l'invention.
The invention, according to an exemplary embodiment, will be well understood and its advantages will appear better on reading the following detailed description, given by way of indication and in no way limiting, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • There figure 1 represents a front face 1 of a household appliance in which a control panel 10 is arranged;
  • There figure 2 presents three versions of support 20 of control panel 10, in accordance with the prior art;
  • There picture 3 represents a support 120 for a control panel 110 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention;
  • There figure 4 shows two exemplary embodiments of HMI modules 111, 112 configured to cooperate with a support 120 of control panel 110 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention;
  • There figure 5 presents an exploded view of a control panel 110 according to an embodiment of the invention, comprising HMI modules 111, 112 such as those shown on the figure 4 , a support 120 such as that shown in the picture 3 and a front plate 113;
  • There figure 6 illustrates a sectional view of the assembly obtained according to the figure 5 ;
  • There figure 7 shows a perspective view of the control panel 110 according to the figure 5 ;
  • There figure 8 illustrates different possible configurations based on the same elements as the figure 7 ;
  • There figure 9 presents a first alternative embodiment of an HMI module 111, 112 according to the invention; And
  • There figure 10 presents a second alternative embodiment of an HMI module 111, 112 according to the invention.

Les éléments identiques représentés sur les figures précitées sont identifiés par des références numériques identiques.Identical elements shown in the aforementioned figures are identified by identical reference numerals.

Une face avant 1 d'appareil électroménager comporte un panneau de commande 10.A front face 1 of a household appliance includes a control panel 10.

Le panneau de commande 10 se présente généralement sous la forme d'un bandeau et s'étend selon une largeur de la face avant 1 de l'appareil électroménager.The control panel 10 is generally in the form of a strip and extends along a width of the front face 1 of the household appliance.

Le panneau de commande 10 comporte typiquement des modules IHM, comme des afficheurs, des commutateurs ou moyens de commande etc.The control panel 10 typically comprises HMI modules, such as displays, switches or control means etc.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, les modules IHM comportent par exemple un bouton de réglage 11 et un écran d'affichage 12.In the example of the figure 1 , the HMI modules comprise for example an adjustment button 11 and a display screen 12.

Pour assurer une fixation et un positionnement des différents modules IHM du panneau de commande (comme par exemple le bouton de réglage 11 ou l'écran d'affichage 12), le panneau de commande 10 comporte habituellement un support 20, configuré pour être fixé à la structure de l'appareil électroménager afin de pouvoir intégrer le panneau de commande 10 à une face avant 1 d'appareil électroménager, et une plaque avant 13 recouvrant le support 20.To ensure fixing and positioning of the various HMI modules of the control panel (such as for example the adjustment button 11 or the display screen 12), the control panel 10 usually comprises a support 20, configured to be fixed to the structure of the household appliance in order to be able to integrate the control panel 10 into a front face 1 of the household appliance, and a front plate 13 covering the support 20.

Par exemple, le panneau de commande 10 est solidarisé à la structure de l'appareil électroménager au moyen de clips d'assemblage ou de vis.For example, the control panel 10 is secured to the structure of the household appliance by means of assembly clips or screws.

Les modules IHM 11, 12 et la plaque avant 13 sont généralement supportés par le support 20. La plaque avant est fixée d'un côté du support et les modules IHM de l'autre côté.The HMI modules 11, 12 and the front plate 13 are generally supported by the support 20. The front plate is fixed on one side of the support and the HMI modules on the other side.

La plaque avant 13 est par exemple une plaque de verre ou de métal.The front plate 13 is for example a glass or metal plate.

La plaque avant 13 peut par exemple comporter au moins un orifice 14 permettant le passage d'un élément, par exemple d'un axe de commande du bouton de commande 11 selon l'exemple de la figure 1, et/ou au moins une fenêtre 15, par exemple une zone transparente, permettant la lecture d'un afficheur, comme l'écran d'affichage 12 de la figure 1.The front plate 13 may for example comprise at least one orifice 14 allowing the passage of an element, for example a control shaft of the control button 11 according to the example of figure 1 , and/or at least one window 15, for example a transparent zone, allowing the reading of a display, such as the display screen 12 of the figure 1 .

Les modules IHM 11, 12 sont donc précisément agencés par rapport à la plaque avant 13 afin d'être positionnés face à un orifice ou une fenêtre avec lesquels ils sont censés coopérer.The HMI modules 11, 12 are therefore precisely arranged with respect to the front plate 13 in order to be positioned facing an orifice or a window with which they are supposed to cooperate.

Or, d'un modèle d'appareil électroménager à un autre, non seulement les modules IHM requis diffèrent (en nombre et/ou en type), mais aussi leur positionnement dans le panneau de commande. En conséquence, la plaque avant diffère aussi : elle comporte par exemple au moins une fenêtre pour un afficheur et/ou un orifice pour un bouton de commande qui diffèrent en nombre, en position et/ou aussi en forme.However, from one model of household appliance to another, not only the HMI modules required differ (in number and/or type), but also their positioning in the control panel. Consequently, the front plate also differs: it comprises for example at least one window for a display and/or an orifice for a control button which differ in number, in position and/or also in shape.

En conséquence, pour chaque modèle de panneau de commande 10, un support 20 spécifique est traditionnellement conçu et fabriqué, ce qui engendre un nombre très important de versions de supports possibles. Ceci est par exemple illustré par la figure 2 qui présente trois versions de support 20, conformément à l'art antérieur. A titre d'exemple, chacune de ces trois versions comporte une même ouverture 21 (c'est-à-dire une découpe de même forme et de mêmes dimensions), typiquement configurée pour recevoir un boitier électronique (non représenté) ; toutefois l'ouverture 21 est formée à une position différente dans chacune de ces versions.Consequently, for each model of control panel 10, a specific support 20 is traditionally designed and manufactured, which generates a very large number of possible support versions. This is for example illustrated by the picture 2 which has three support versions 20, in accordance with the prior art. By way of example, each of these three versions comprises the same opening 21 (that is to say a cutout of the same shape and of the same dimensions), typically configured to receive an electronic box (not shown); however the opening 21 is formed at a different position in each of these versions.

Pour remédier à ces inconvénients, un support 120 pour un panneau de commande 110 selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention est représenté figure 3.To remedy these drawbacks, a support 120 for a control panel 110 according to an embodiment of the invention is represented. picture 3 .

Le support 120 comporte principalement un corps 122.The support 120 mainly comprises a body 122.

Il s'agit par exemple d'un élément monobloc, par exemple moulé en plastique ou en métal embouti ou plié.It is for example a one-piece element, for example molded in plastic or stamped or bent metal.

Selon l'invention, le corps 122 comporte une ouverture 121, ici formée d'un seul compartiment par exemple.According to the invention, the body 122 comprises an opening 121, here formed of a single compartment for example.

De préférence, comme sur le présent exemple de réalisation, l'ouverture 121 a une forme globalement rectangulaire et s'étend selon une longueur du support (laquelle est généralement configurée pour être disposée selon une largeur de l'appareil électroménager auquel le panneau de commande correspondant est destiné).Preferably, as in the present embodiment, the opening 121 has a generally rectangular shape and extends along a length of the support (which is generally configured to be disposed along a width of the household appliance to which the control panel corresponding is intended).

Selon l'invention, le support 120 comporte aussi un système de guidage longitudinal 123.According to the invention, the support 120 also comprises a longitudinal guidance system 123.

Par définition, le système de guidage longitudinal 123 est disposé sur une face dite « arrière » du support 120, la face arrière étant opposée à une face avant sur laquelle est fixée la plaque avant 113 (illustrée par exemple figure 5).By definition, the longitudinal guidance system 123 is arranged on a so-called "rear" face of the support 120, the rear face being opposite a front face on which the front plate 113 is fixed (illustrated for example figure 5 ).

Le système de guidage est dit longitudinal parce qu'il est configuré pour guider des modules IHM 111, 112 en déplacement, par exemple en translation, selon une longueur du support 120.The guidance system is said to be longitudinal because it is configured to guide HMI modules 111, 112 in movement, for example in translation, along a length of support 120.

Le système de guidage longitudinal 123 est par exemple disposé selon au moins un bord de l'ouverture 121.The longitudinal guidance system 123 is for example arranged along at least one edge of the opening 121.

Ainsi, le système de guidage longitudinal 123 est configuré pour recevoir au moins un module IHM 111, 112 en étant en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture 121 selon une pluralité de positions possibles. Il permet ainsi de déplacer un module IHM en une pluralité de positions en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture 121, par exemple par translation.Thus, the longitudinal guidance system 123 is configured to receive at least one HMI module 111, 112 while facing the opening 121 according to a plurality of possible positions. It thus makes it possible to move an HMI module into a plurality of positions facing the opening 121, for example by translation.

Avantageusement, le système de guidage longitudinal 123 est configuré pour recevoir au moins deux modules IHM 111, 112 disposés côte à côte selon une longueur du support, en étant en vis-à-vis de l'ouverture 121 selon une pluralité de positions possibles.Advantageously, the longitudinal guidance system 123 is configured to receive at least two HMI modules 111, 112 arranged side by side along a length of the support, facing the opening 121 in a plurality of possible positions.

Le système de guidage longitudinal 123 comporte par exemple un rail de guidage 124, 125 s'étendant selon la longueur du support 120.The longitudinal guidance system 123 comprises for example a guide rail 124, 125 extending along the length of the support 120.

Un tel rail de guidage 124, 125 permet la mise en place de différents modules IHM 111, 112 en une multitude de positions possibles le long du rail de guidage.Such a guide rail 124, 125 allows the installation of different HMI modules 111, 112 in a multitude of possible positions along the guide rail.

Par exemple, le rail de guidage 124, 125 est formé par une réglette recourbée.For example, the guide rail 124, 125 is formed by a curved strip.

Le rail de guidage 124, 125 est par exemple formé sur un bord de l'ouverture 121.The guide rail 124, 125 is for example formed on one edge of the opening 121.

En particulier dans l'exemple de réalisation de la figure 3, le système de guidage longitudinal 123 comporte un rail de guidage inférieur 124 et un rail de guidage supérieur 125.In particular in the embodiment of the picture 3 , the longitudinal guide system 123 comprises a lower guide rail 124 and an upper guide rail 125.

Le rail de guidage inférieur 124 est ici formé sur un bord inférieur de l'ouverture 121 et le rail de guidage supérieur 125 est ici formé sur un bord supérieur de l'ouverture 121.The lower guide rail 124 is here formed on a lower edge of the opening 121 and the upper guide rail 125 is here formed on an upper edge of the opening 121.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré par la figure 3, les rails 124 et 125 sont par exemple réalisés par découpage et pliage du corps 122 du support 120 ; le système de guidage longitudinal 123 et le support 120 forment alors une seule et unique pièce.In the embodiment illustrated by the picture 3 , the rails 124 and 125 are for example made by cutting and folding the body 122 of the support 120; the longitudinal guide system 123 and the support 120 then form a single and unique piece.

En conséquence, un module IHM 111, 112 est configuré pour coopérer avec le système de guidage 123.Accordingly, an HMI module 111, 112 is configured to cooperate with the guidance system 123.

Sur la figure 4, à titre d'exemple, le module IHM 111 est un commutateur comportant ici un axe 152 configuré pour recevoir un bouton 111a (représenté figure 6) lequel permet de commander le commutateur 111, et le module IHM 112 est un afficheur comportant un écran 153 et des touches de commande 151, qui sont par exemple des touches capacitives. Toutefois, il pourrait s'agir de tout autre type de module IHM pour un panneau de commande 110 d'appareil électroménager.On the figure 4 , by way of example, the HMI module 111 is a switch comprising here an axis 152 configured to receive a button 111a (shown figure 6 ) which makes it possible to control the switch 111, and the HMI module 112 is a display comprising a screen 153 and control keys 151, which are for example capacitive keys. However, it could be any other type of HMI module for a household appliance control panel 110.

En particulier ici, un module IHM 111, 112 est configuré pour être relié au système de guidage longitudinal 123 par au moins une liaison glissière 130,123, 131,124, 141,125.In particular here, an HMI module 111, 112 is configured to be connected to the longitudinal guidance system 123 by at least one sliding link 130,123, 131,124, 141,125.

A cet effet, le module IHM comporte un système de coulissement 130 configuré pour coopérer avec le système de guidage longitudinal 123 et former la liaison glissière entre le module IHM 111, 112 et le système de guidage longitudinal 123.To this end, the HMI module comprises a sliding system 130 configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guidance system 123 and form the sliding link between the HMI module 111, 112 and the longitudinal guidance system 123.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 4, le système de coulissement 130 comporte au moins une rainure inférieure 131.In the embodiment of the figure 4 , the sliding system 130 comprises at least one lower groove 131.

La rainure inférieure 131 est ici creusée dans une épaisseur du module IHM 111, 112 à partir d'un bord, en particulier ici le bord inférieur, du module IHM et s'étend selon tout le bord. Par définition, la rainure 131 est ainsi délimitée, en avant et en arrière, par deux jambages 132a, 132b.The lower groove 131 is here dug into a thickness of the HMI module 111, 112 from an edge, in particular here the lower edge, of the HMI module and extends along the entire edge. By definition, the groove 131 is thus delimited, in front and behind, by two legs 132a, 132b.

Ici, la rainure inférieure 131 est ainsi configurée pour coopérer avec le rail inférieur 124.Here, the lower groove 131 is thus configured to cooperate with the lower rail 124.

Selon un exemple de réalisation avantageux, le système de coulissement 130 comporte en outre un système de solidarisation 140 configuré pour coopérer avec le système de guidage longitudinal 123.According to an advantageous embodiment, the sliding system 130 further comprises a securing system 140 configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guide system 123.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation de la figure 4, le système de solidarisation 140 comporte un clip 141 formé sur une face dite « avant » du module IHM.In the embodiment of the figure 4 , the securing system 140 comprises a clip 141 formed on a so-called “front” face of the HMI module.

La face avant du module IHM 111, 112 correspond à une face qui est configurée pour être positionnée dans l'ouverture 121 et être ensuite visible ou accessible à travers la plaque avant 113. Par exemple, pour l'afficheur 112, la face avant comporte l'écran 153 et les touches de commande 151, et pour le commutateur 111, la face avant comporte l'axe 152.The front face of the HMI module 111, 112 corresponds to a face which is configured to be positioned in the opening 121 and then be visible or accessible through the front plate 113. For example, for the display 112, the front face comprises the screen 153 and the control keys 151, and for the switch 111, the front face comprises the axis 152.

Le clip 141 est ici configuré pour réaliser un emboitage élastique dans le système de guidage longitudinal 123.The clip 141 is here configured to perform an elastic interlocking in the longitudinal guide system 123.

Dans le présent exemple de réalisation, le clip 141 comporte en particulier une languette élastique comportant un harpon configuré pour venir en butée derrière un rebord d'un rail du système de guidage longitudinal, en particulier ici du rail supérieur 125.In the present embodiment, the clip 141 comprises in particular an elastic tongue comprising a harpoon configured to come into abutment behind an edge of a rail of the longitudinal guidance system, in particular here of the upper rail 125.

L'utilisation d'un système de solidarisation permet avantageusement d'insérer un module IHM entre deux autres modules IHM. Le système de solidarisation permet également de venir placer un module IHM 111 comportant un élément proéminent, par exemple un axe de commutateur 152 destiné à passer au travers de la plaque avant 113.The use of a fastening system advantageously makes it possible to insert an HMI module between two other HMI modules. The fastening system also makes it possible to place an HMI module 111 comprising a prominent element, for example a switch shaft 152 intended to pass through the front plate 113.

Selon un exemple de réalisation avantageux, le module IHM 111, 112 comporte en outre un système de blocage configuré pour maintenir le module IHM 111, 112 en position par rapport au système de guidage longitudinal 123, une fois la position déterminée. Ainsi, le blocage en position de l'IHM est réalisable quelle que soit la position de l'IHM sur le moyen de guidage.According to an advantageous embodiment, the HMI module 111, 112 further comprises a locking system configured to hold the HMI module 111, 112 in position relative to the longitudinal guidance system 123, once the position has been determined. Thus, the blocking in position of the HMI can be achieved whatever the position of the HMI on the guide means.

Par exemple, le système de blocage du module IHM comporte un système de serrage.For example, the HMI module locking system includes a clamping system.

Dans le présent exemple de réalisation, le système de serrage comporte un trou 142 traversant les deux jambages 132a, 132b.In the present embodiment, the clamping system comprises a hole 142 passing through the two legs 132a, 132b.

De préférence, au moins une partie du trou 142, en particulier celle formée dans un jambage avant 132a, est taraudée.Preferably, at least a portion of hole 142, particularly that formed in front leg 132a, is tapped.

En fonction d'un positionnement du trou et d'une dimension du rail inférieur 124, une vis introduite dans le trou 142 peut alors être située au-delà du rail (comme l'illustre par exemple la figure 6 décrite ci-après), ou traverser une épaisseur du rail ; dans ce dernier cas, une vis autoforeuse, aussi dite autotaraudeuse, est de préférence utilisée.Depending on a positioning of the hole and a dimension of the lower rail 124, a screw inserted into the hole 142 can then be located beyond the rail (as illustrated for example in the figure 6 described below), or cross a thickness of the rail; in the latter case, a self-drilling screw, also called self-tapping, is preferably used.

La figure 5 illustre la mise en place de modules IHM 111, 112 tels que ceux représentés sur la figure 4 sur un support 120 tel que celui représenté sur la figure 3.There figure 5 illustrates the implementation of HMI modules 111, 112 such as those represented on the figure 4 on a support 120 such as that shown in the picture 3 .

Pour chaque module IHM souhaité pour le panneau de commande de l'appareil électroménager considéré, la rainure 131 du module IHM est placée sur le rail inférieur 124 (autrement dit le rail inférieur 124 est introduit dans la rainure 131) avec la face avant du module IHM orientée vers l'ouverture 121.For each HMI module desired for the control panel of the household appliance considered, the groove 131 of the HMI module is placed on the lower rail 124 (in other words the lower rail 124 is inserted into the groove 131) with the front face of the module HMI oriented towards opening 121.

Le système de coulissement 130 intégré dans les modules IHM permet ainsi une mise en place par guidage le long du système de guidage longitudinal 123.The sliding system 130 integrated in the HMI modules thus allows positioning by guiding along the longitudinal guiding system 123.

Puis le module IHM est appuyé contre le corps 122 du support 120 (aussi dit déplacement en chausse-pied) de sorte que le clip 141 s'emboite dans le rail 125.Then the HMI module is pressed against the body 122 of the support 120 (also called shoehorn movement) so that the clip 141 fits into the rail 125.

L'assemblage entre le module IHM et le système de guidage longitudinal 123, et par exemple entre le clip 141 et le rail 125, peut être serré de manière telle que le module IHM ne peut pas glisser par rapport au système de guidage longitudinal sans application d'un effort extérieur à cet effet. Dans un tel mode de réalisation, le clip 141 fait alors partie du système de coulissement 130 tout en formant aussi partie du système de blocage du module IHM.The assembly between the HMI module and the longitudinal guide system 123, and for example between the clip 141 and the rail 125, can be tightened in such a way that the HMI module cannot slip relative to the longitudinal guidance without application of an external force for this purpose. In such an embodiment, the clip 141 then forms part of the sliding system 130 while also forming part of the HMI module blocking system.

Ainsi, par exemple, une fois le module IHM assemblé au support, un opérateur peut le faire glisser par rapport au système de guidage longitudinal, en le poussant à la main. Cependant, à défaut de manipulation spécifique des modules IHM, il est possible de manipuler le panneau de commande sans que les modules IHM bougent spontanément.Thus, for example, once the HMI module has been assembled on the support, an operator can slide it relative to the longitudinal guidance system, by pushing it by hand. However, in the absence of specific manipulation of the HMI modules, it is possible to manipulate the control panel without the HMI modules moving spontaneously.

Toutefois, pour renforcer ou pour remplacer ce blocage en position, le module IHM 111, 112 comporte par exemple un système de serrage, lequel est configuré pour davantage serrer le module IHM par rapport au système de guidage longitudinal.However, to reinforce or to replace this blocking in position, the HMI module 111, 112 comprises for example a clamping system, which is configured to further clamp the HMI module with respect to the longitudinal guidance system.

Ainsi, comme le montre par exemple la figure 6, lorsque le module IHM 111, 112 est en place sur le support 120, le système de serrage comporte une vis 143 qui est introduite dans la partie du trou 142 formée dans le jambage arrière 132b puis dans la partie du trou 142 taraudée formée dans le jambage avant 132a, et une tige de la vis 143 passe alors au-delà du rail inférieur 124. La vis 143 permet alors de resserrer les jambages 132a, 132b l'un vers l'autre, produisant ainsi un pincement du rail inférieur 124 introduit entre les jambages 132a, 132b, i.e. dans la rainure 131, dont une largeur est alors réduite.Thus, as shown for example by figure 6 , when the HMI module 111, 112 is in place on the support 120, the clamping system comprises a screw 143 which is inserted into the part of the hole 142 formed in the rear leg 132b then into the part of the tapped hole 142 formed in the front leg 132a, and a rod of the screw 143 then passes beyond the lower rail 124. The screw 143 then makes it possible to tighten the legs 132a, 132b towards each other, thus producing a pinching of the lower rail 124 introduced between the legs 132a, 132b, ie in the groove 131, the width of which is then reduced.

Parallèlement, la plaque avant 113 est fixée sur la face avant du support 120, comme le montrent les figures 5 et 6.At the same time, the front plate 113 is fixed to the front face of the support 120, as shown by the figures 5 and 6 .

La plaque avant présente respectivement une hauteur et une longueur égales ou supérieures à une hauteur et une longueur de l'ouverture 121, voire du support 120, de sorte à masquer au moins les modules IHM, voire le support 120, lorsque le panneau de commande 110 est assemblé.The front plate has respectively a height and a length equal to or greater than a height and a length of the opening 121, or even of the support 120, so as to hide at least the HMI modules, or even the support 120, when the control panel 110 is assembled.

La plaque avant 113 est par exemple une plaque de vitrocéramique ou de métal.The front plate 113 is for example a glass-ceramic or metal plate.

La plaque avant comporte par exemple au moins un orifice 114 configuré pour être traversé par un axe 152 d'un module IHM, et au moins une partie transparente 115 configurée pour permettre de visualiser un écran d'afficheur.The front plate comprises for example at least one orifice 114 configured to be crossed by an axis 152 of an HMI module, and at least one transparent part 115 configured to allow a display screen to be viewed.

La partie transparente comporte par exemple un verre fumé ne permettant de visionner l'écran que lorsqu'il est allumé.The transparent part comprises for example a smoked glass allowing the screen to be viewed only when it is switched on.

La partie transparente 115 est par exemple une fenêtre formée dans la plaque avant, éventuellement dans un matériau différent du reste de la plaque avant 113 ou par exemple une partie d'une plaque en vitrocéramique dépourvue de peinture.The transparent part 115 is for example a window formed in the front plate, possibly in a different material from the rest of the front plate 113 or for example part of a glass-ceramic plate devoid of paint.

Dans une variante de réalisation, la plaque avant 113 est uniformément transparente; la partie transparente 115 correspond alors à l'ensemble de la plaque avant 113.In an alternative embodiment, the front plate 113 is uniformly transparent; the transparent part 115 then corresponds to the whole of the front plate 113.

La figure 7 représente en perspective le panneau de commande ainsi obtenu.There figure 7 represents in perspective the control panel thus obtained.

Le commutateur 111 est positionné de sorte que l'axe 152 traverse l'orifice 114 formé dans la plaque avant 113.Switch 111 is positioned so that pin 152 passes through hole 114 formed in front plate 113.

La plaque avant 113 peut donc être perforée selon le positionnement souhaité du commutateur 111.The front plate 113 can therefore be perforated according to the desired positioning of the switch 111.

En revanche, notamment si la plaque avant 113 présente intégralement une relative transparence, l'afficheur 112 peut prendre une multitude de positions.On the other hand, in particular if the front plate 113 entirely presents a relative transparency, the display 112 can take a multitude of positions.

Pour illustration, la figure 8 illustre différentes configurations ainsi possibles sur la base des mêmes éléments. Dans ces exemples, le commutateur 111 est toujours à la même position, ici vers une extrémité du système de guidage longitudinal 123, tandis que l'afficheur 112 est à trois positions différentes.For illustration, the figure 8 illustrates different possible configurations based on the same elements. In these examples, the switch 111 is always at the same position, here towards one end of the longitudinal guidance system 123, while the display 112 is at three different positions.

En particulier, le positionnement du commutateur 111 est corrélé au positionnement de l'orifice 114 formé dans la plaque avant 113.In particular, the positioning of the switch 111 is correlated to the positioning of the orifice 114 formed in the front plate 113.

En revanche, considérant ici que la partie transparente 115 peut former intégralement la plaque avant 113 ou s'étendre sur une zone plus étendue que la seule dimension de l'afficheur 112, l'afficheur 112 peut prendre différentes positions.On the other hand, considering here that the transparent part 115 can entirely form the front plate 113 or extend over an area larger than the single dimension of the display 112, the display 112 can take different positions.

Les figures 9 et 10 présentent deux variantes de réalisation d'un module IHM 111, 112. Les éléments représentés pouvant s'appliquer à tout type de module IHM, ce dernier est donc représenté ici de manière très schématique.THE figures 9 and 10 present two variant embodiments of an HMI module 111, 112. The elements represented can be applied to any type of HMI module, the latter is therefore represented here very schematically.

Comme pour l'exemple précédent, le module IHM 111, 112 comporte un système de coulissement 130 qui comporte ici une rainure 131, dite première rainure, creusée à partir d'un bord, ici le bord inférieur.As for the previous example, the HMI module 111, 112 comprises a sliding system 130 which here comprises a groove 131, called the first groove, hollowed out from one edge, here the lower edge.

Dans une première variante de réalisation, représentée figure 9, le système de coulissement 130 comporte en outre une rainure 144, dite deuxième rainure, formée entre un jambage avant 145a et un jambage arrière 145b, et destinée à coopérer avec le rail supérieur 125.In a first embodiment variant, shown figure 9 , the sliding system 130 further comprises a groove 144, called the second groove, formed between a front leg 145a and a rear leg 145b, and intended to cooperate with the upper rail 125.

Les deux jambages 145a,145b s'étendent ici selon un bord opposé à celui comportant la première rainure 131, soit ici un bord supérieur.The two legs 145a, 145b extend here along an edge opposite to that comprising the first groove 131, ie an upper edge here.

Dans une deuxième variante de réalisation, représentée figure 10, le module IHM 111, 112 comporte un seul jambage arrière 145b configuré pour coopérer avec le rail supérieur 125. Le jambage arrière 145b s'étend aussi ici selon un bord opposé à celui comportant la première rainure 131, soit ici un bord supérieur.In a second variant embodiment, shown figure 10 , the HMI module 111, 112 comprises a single rear leg 145b configured to cooperate with the upper rail 125. The rear leg 145b also extends here along an edge opposite to that comprising the first groove 131, ie an upper edge here.

Dans les présents exemples de réalisation des variantes, les jambages avant et/ou arrière ont une largeur réduite par rapport à une autre partie du module IHM afin de faciliter son assemblage sur le support 120. Ici, la largeur du module IHM ou des jambages correspond à une dimension parallèle à la longueur du support lorsque le module IHM est agencé sur le support.In the present embodiments of the variants, the front and/or rear legs have a reduced width compared to another part of the HMI module in order to facilitate its assembly on the support 120. Here, the width of the HMI module or of the legs corresponds to a dimension parallel to the length of the support when the HMI module is arranged on the support.

Dans ces deux variantes, le système de blocage du module IHM 111, 112 comporte un système de serrage qui comporte un trou 146 formé dans le jambage arrière 145b, voire aussi dans le jambage avant 145a le cas échéant.In these two variants, the locking system of the HMI module 111, 112 comprises a clamping system which comprises a hole 146 formed in the rear leg 145b, or even also in the front leg 145a if necessary.

De préférence, au moins une partie du trou 146 formée dans le jambage avant 145, est taraudée.Preferably, at least a portion of the hole 146 formed in the front leg 145 is threaded.

En fonction d'un positionnement du trou 146 et d'une dimension du rail supérieur 125, une vis introduite dans le trou 146 peut alors être située au-delà du rail (de manière analogue à l'exemple de la figure 6), ou traverser une épaisseur du rail ; dans ce dernier cas, une vis autoforeuse, aussi dite autotaraudeuse, est de préférence utilisée.Depending on a positioning of the hole 146 and a dimension of the upper rail 125, a screw introduced into the hole 146 can then be located beyond the rail (similarly to the example of the figure 6 ), or cross a thickness of the rail; in the latter case, a self-drilling screw, also called self-tapping, is preferably used.

Dans l'exemple de variante de la figure 9, lorsque le module IHM 111, 112 est en place sur le support 120, une vis est introduite dans la partie du trou 146 formée dans le jambage arrière 145b puis dans la partie du trou 146 taraudée formée dans le jambage avant 145a, et une tige de la vis passe alors au-delà du rail supérieur 125. La vis permet alors de resserrer les jambages 145a, 145b l'un vers l'autre, produisant ainsi un pincement du rail supérieur 125 introduit entre les jambages 145a, 145b, i.e. dans la rainure 144, dont une largeur est alors réduite.In the variant example of the figure 9 , when the HMI module 111, 112 is in place on the support 120, a screw is inserted into the part of the hole 146 formed in the rear leg 145b then into the part of the hole 146 tapped formed in the front leg 145a, and a stem of the screw then passes beyond the upper rail 125. The screw then makes it possible to tighten the legs 145a, 145b towards each other, thus producing a pinching of the upper rail 125 introduced between the legs 145a, 145b, ie in the groove 144, the width of which is then reduced.

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  1. A control panel (110) for a household appliance, including:
    - a support (120) which includes an opening (121),
    - a front plate (113) fixed on a front face of the support (120) and covering at least the opening (121), and
    - at least one man-machine interface module (111, 112), called MMI module, fixed on a rear face of the support (120) and positioned opposite the opening (121),
    the support (120) including a longitudinal guide system (123) disposed on the rear face of the support (120) and on which the MMI module (111, 112) is positioned opposite the opening (121),
    the control panel (110) being characterized in that the MMI module (111, 112) includes a sliding system (130), configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guide system (123) and to form a slidable connection between the MMI module (111, 112) and the longitudinal guide system (123), the MMI module (111, 112) being configured to be able to be moved on the longitudinal guide system (123), and placed in different positions while being opposite the opening (121).
  2. The control panel (110) according to claim 1, characterized in that the longitudinal guide system (123) includes a guide rail (124, 125) extending along a length of the support (120), along an edge of the opening (121).
  3. The control panel (110) according to claim 2, characterized in that the sliding system (130) of the MMI module (111,112) includes at least one groove (131, 144) configured to cooperate with the rail (124, 125).
  4. The control panel (110) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the longitudinal guide system (123) includes a lower guide rail (124) and an upper guide rail (125), disposed parallel to each other, on either side of the opening (121), along a length of the support (120) .
  5. The control panel (110) according to claim 4, characterized in that the sliding system (130) of the MMI module (111, 112) includes two grooves (131, 144) formed along two opposite edges of the MMI module (111, 112) and configured to cooperate respectively with the lower guide rail (124) and the upper guide rail (125).
  6. The control panel (110) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the sliding system (130) includes a securing system (140) configured to cooperate with the longitudinal guide system (123), the securing system (140) including a clip (141) formed on a front face of the MMI module (111, 112) and configured to perform an elastic interlocking in the longitudinal guide system (123).
  7. The control panel (110) according to claim 6, characterized in that the clip (141) includes an elastic tab including a harpoon configured to abut on the longitudinal guide system (123).
  8. The control panel (110) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the MMI module (111, 112) includes a blocking system configured to hold the MMI module (111, 112) in position relative to the longitudinal guide system (123).
  9. The control panel (110) according to claim 8, characterized in that the blocking system includes a clip (141) formed on a front face of the MMI module (111, 112) and configured to perform an elastic interlocking in the longitudinal guide system (123).
  10. The control panel (110) according to any one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the blocking system of the MMI module (111, 112) includes a clamping system configured to clamp the MMI module (111, 112) on the longitudinal guide system (123).
  11. The control panel (110) according to claim 10, characterized in that the clamping system includes a screw (143) passing through at least one leg (132a, 132b, 145a, 145b) of the MMI module (111, 112) formed according to an edge of the MMI module (111, 112).
  12. The control panel (110) according to claim 11, characterized in that the screw (143) passes through a thickness of a rail (124, 125) of the longitudinal guide system (123), and in that the rail (124, 125) is positioned between a head of the screw (143) and the leg (132a, 145b).
  13. The control panel (110) according to any one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the screw (143) passes through two legs (132a, 132b, 145a, 145b) delimiting therebetween a groove (131, 144) in which a rail (124, 125) of the longitudinal guide system (123) is positioned, the screw (143) tightening the legs (132a, 132b, 145a, 145b) towards each other by pinching the rail (124, 125).
  14. A household appliance including a control panel (110) according to any one of claims 1 to 13.
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