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EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION |
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Mention of the grant of the patent: |
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27.11.2019 Bulletin 2019/48 |
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Date of filing: 04.03.2009 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC):
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Dishwasher
Geschirrspüler
Lave-vaisselle
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08.09.2010 Bulletin 2010/36 |
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Proprietor: Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. |
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- Olson, Niklas
112 46 Stockholm (SE)
- Szczepanowski, Adam
113 48 Stockholm (SE)
- Pimputkar, Girish
112 21 Stockholm (SE)
- Bari, Elisabetta
30026 Pordenone (IT)
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Representative: Electrolux Group Patents |
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Note: Within nine months from the publication of the mention of the grant of the European
patent, any person may give notice to the European Patent Office of opposition to
the European patent
granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall
not be deemed to
have been filed until the opposition fee has been paid. (Art. 99(1) European Patent
Convention).
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Technical Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a dishwasher basket and
tubing for supply of washing liquid. The dishwasher further comprises a utensil holder
for holding a hollow utensil to be washed through an orifice thereof.
Background Art
[0002] A dishwasher of the above mentioned type is disclosed in
US2007/144985 The dishwasher is arranged with a utensil holder with a shaft which is able to project
into the interior of a hollow bodied dish.
[0003] The utensil holder of prior art is disadvantageous in that it is inflexible and for
hollow and narrow objects, and the cleaning result is not satisfying.
[0004] DE19847151A1 discloses a dishwasher with a basket having a base for supporting objects to be cleaned
and coupling for a pipeline through which washing liquid can be delivered to a defined
area of the basket. Another dishwasher of the above mentioned type is also disclosed
in
EP1568304A2.
Summary of the Invention
[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an improved dishwasher, which eliminates
or at least reduces at least one of the above mentioned problems.
[0006] This object is met by a dishwasher as set forth in the appended independent claim.
Further embodiments are defined in the dependent claims.
[0007] According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a dishwasher comprising
a dishwasher basket, tubing for supply of washing liquid, and a washing device. The
washing device is configured to selectively operate in a washing mode or a resting
mode during washing operations of the dishwasher. The washing device comprises at
least one pin shaped utensil holder for holding a hollow utensil to be washed through
an orifice thereof and at least one spray nozzle cooperating with the at least one
utensil holder. In the washing mode, the at least one spray nozzle is connected to
the tubing for washing liquid for receiving washing liquid there from, and the at
least one pin shaped utensil holder is, in a washing position, positioned to hold
a hollow utensil to be washed such that the hollow utensil is supported in the dishwasher
basket and such that the orifice is directed towards the at least one spay nozzle.
In the resting mode, the at least one spray nozzle is disconnected from the tubing
for washing liquid.
[0008] Thus the invention is based on the idea of providing a dishwasher with a flexible
washing device which can be put in a washing mode, connected to the tubing for washing
liquid, or in a resting mode, disconnected from the tubing for washing liquid. The
dishwasher is thereby more flexible and when the washing device is put in the resting
mode, the dishwasher can be used just as an ordinary dishwasher without the washing
device.
[0009] Another advantage with the present invention is that the nozzle is placed in relation
to the pin shaped utensil holder and therefore a jet from the nozzle is directed into
for example a bottle placed on the utensil holder. This is advantageous for the cleaning
result as the probability that the jet of washing liguid can reach the bottom of the
utensil is enhanced.
[0010] A washing operation of the dishwasher is an arbitrary washing program choosen by
the user. A common washing program comprises a rinsing sequence, a washing sequence
and a drainage sequence.
[0011] The washing device can operate in a washing mode or in a resting mode during the
washing operation of the dishwasher. The mode can be preset by the user for example
at loading of the dishwasher. During the washing operation of the dishwasher the utensil
holder can be in a resting position or in a washing position. If the washing device
set in the resting mode and the utensil holder is put in a resting position, the spray
nozzle is disconnected from the tubing for washing liquid whereby no jet of washing
liquid is originating from the spray nozzle. If the washing device set in the washing
mode and the utensil holder is put in a washing position, the spray nozzle is connected
to the tubing for washing liquid whereby jet of washing liquid is originating from
the spray nozzle.
[0012] The disconnection of the spray nozzle in the resting mode is advantageous in that
the washing liquid can be effectively used for washing of the items to be washed.
Further, a drop of pressure of the washing liquid originating in an additional jet
of washing liquid, can be restricted. If every spray nozzle is disconnected, the dishwasher
can be used just as normal, with only minor affection by the washing device with respect
to the loading space and the pressure of washing liquid.
[0013] The dishwasher is typically a house hold dishwashing machine which can be a table-top
dishwasher or a dishwasher standing on the floor.
[0014] The washing liquid is normally water which during cleaning sequences can be mixed
with dishwasher detergents.
[0015] The dishwasher is typically provided with a spray arm arranged underneath each dishwasher
basket. The spray arm is arranged to rotate and to spray the washing liquid towards
the items to be washed. The spray arm is provided with spray arm nozzles. Thus, normally,
the dishwasher is proivded with spray arm nozzles in addition to the spray nozzles
of the washing device.
[0016] The pin shaped utensil holder can for example be a pin provided with a spherical
head on top. But it can also be any other enlongated body arranged to support the
hollow utensil. An elongated shape is advantageous in that it can support even very
narrow and hollow items from the inside, while leaving space inside the utensil for
the washing liquid originated from the spray nozzle. The washing liquid can thereby
enter the utensil via the orfice and the bottom of the utensil can be cleaned by the
washing liquid. The pin shaped utensil holder can for example in the washing mode
protrude from the bottom of the dishwasher basket. The hollow utensil can for example
hang on the utensil holder and only be supported from its inside of the utensil holder.
Alternatively the hollow utensil can be supported by both the utensil holder and the
dishwasher basket. The utensil holder can be arranged with any suitable angle relative
the bottom surface by the dishwasher basket.
[0017] The spray nozzle can be one single spray nozzle, or several spray nozzles arranged
close to each other. The spray nozzle can be fixedly arranged or slightly movable.
[0018] The hollow utensil can for example be a narrow glass, a vase or a baby bottle.
[0019] In an embodiment of the invention, the dishwasher basket is an upper dishwasher basket
in a dishwasher that can comprise also a lower dishwasher basket. The upper dishwasher
basket is typically arranged for holding glasses and cups whereas the lower dishwasher
basket is typically arranged for table cutlery, plates and larger dishes. The space
underneath the lower basket is typically more restricted than that of the upper dishwasher
basket. A washing device can therefore be added to the upper dishwasher basket without
any extensive reconstruction of the typical dishwasher.
[0020] In another embodiment of the invention, the at least one pin shaped utensil holder
is connected to the dishwasher basket, at least when the utensil holder is in the
washing mode. An advantage with the utensil holder in the dishwasher basket is that
the utensil holder can be integrated and does not necessarily need any extra space
outside the dishwasher basket. The dishwasher basket together with the washing device
is further simple to pull out and load in the pulled out state. The construction is
simple and a reconstruction of an ordinary dishwasher can be focused on the upper
dishwasher basket.
[0021] In the resting mode, the at least one pin shaped utensil holder can be positioned
such that at most a minor portion thereof projects into the dishwasher basket. The
load capacity of the dishwasher basket can thus be essentially unaffected by the washing
device while in the resting mode. The at least one pin shaped utensil holder can for
example be pivotally arranged relative the dishwasher basket, whereby the at least
one utensil holder is pivotal between the washing position and the resting position.
The resting position of the utensil holder can be a position underneath the bottom
of the dishwasher basket or a position essentially parallel to the bottom. The dishwasher
basket can be provided with a switch/knob/handle for putting the utensil holder in
the resting or the washing position. The switch can simultaneously be arranged to
switch on and off the washing liquid in the respective position.
[0022] In another embodiment of the invention, the at least one spray nozzle is fixedly
connected to the at least one pin shaped utensil holder such that it is moved together
with the at least one pin shaped utensil holder between the positions thereof. Thereby
the spray nozzle can be oriented in a preferable direction relative the utensil holder.
The position of and the distance between the nozzle and the utensil holder can also
be optimized.
[0023] In another embodiment of the invention, the at least one pin shaped utensil holder
is detachably connected to the dishwasher basket. In the washing mode, the at least
one pin shaped utensil holder is attached and set in the washing position, and, in
the resting mode, the at least one pin shaped utensil holder is detached and removed
to a resting position outside the dishwasher. The detachable connection can for example
be a threaded connection, a screw connection or a snap connection. The washing liquid
can be automatically switched of simultaneously as the utensil holder is removed.
[0024] In another embodiment of the invention, the washing device includes several pin shaped
utensil holders and several spray nozzles cooperating with the several pin shaped
utensil holders, wherein each pin shaped utensil holder is arranged to be individually
movable between the washing position and the resting position. Thus, individual washing
devices can be arranged in the washing mode simultaneously as other washing devices
are arranged in the resting mode. This is advantageous in that the loading space of
the dishwasher can be optimized and fully utilized.
[0025] The washing device can alternatively include several pin shaped utensil holders and
several spray nozzles cooperating with the several pin shaped utensil holders, wherein
all the utensil holders are connected and can be simultaneously moved between the
washing position and the resting position.
[0026] The disconnection of each nozzle can be arranged close to the nozzle or at a distance
from the nozzle along the tubing. The disconnection can alternatively be arranged
simultaneously for a plural of nozzles. The disconnection can be arranged at one central
point or simultaneously at several points for example close to every spray nozzle.
The disconnection can be controlled by a knob which can be turned into a connection
position or a disconnection position. The knob can be arranged to simultaneously turn
the utensil holder into a washing position or into a resting position.
[0027] In another embodiment of the invention, the washing device comprises nozzle tubing
for supply of washing liquid to the at least one spray nozzle. A spray arm and spray
arm tubing for supply of washing liquid to the spray arm are connected to the dishwasher
basket. The nozzle tubing can be connected to the spay arm tubing. This is a space
saving construction, where the reconstruction of a typical dishwasher machine to a
dishwasher machine according to the invention can be focused to a reconstruction of
the dishwasher basket.
[0028] Alternatively, the nozzle tubing can be connected to the tubing of the dishwasher
independently of the spay arm tubing. This is advantageous due to that the pressure
of washing liquid in the spray arms will not be influenced by a presence of washing
devices.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0029] The invention may be performed in many various ways, and by way of example only,
some embodiments thereof will now be described in detail with reference being made
to the accompanying drawings in which,
Fig. 1 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a dishwasher according to the present
invention,
Fig. 2 is schematic view of a part of a dishwasher basket in an embodiment of the
invention,
Fig. 3 is a schematic view/outline of the tubing in an embodiment of the invention,
and
Fig. 4 is a schematic view/outline of the tubing in an embodiment of the invention.
Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments of the Invention
[0030] The present invention will be described in more detail hereinafter with reference
to the accompanying drawings, in which a preferred embodiment of the invention is
shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should
not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein; rather, the embodiment
is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully
convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, like
numbers refer to like elements.
[0031] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a dishwasher 1 according to a preferred embodiment
of the invention. The dishwasher 1 includes a washing chamber 2, a lower dishwasher
basket 4, an upper dishwasher basket 6 and a front 8. The upper dishwasher basket
6 is provided with a set of four washing devices loaded with a bottle 20 on each washing
device. A switch or knob 22 is provided on the upper dishwasher basket 6. The dishwasher
is provided with spray arms 30, 32, one arranged underneath each dishwasher basket.
Of clearity reasons these are not shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2. The spray arms 30, 32
are schematically shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.
[0032] Fig. 2 shows a close up of a part of the upper dishwasher basket 6 shown in Fig.
1. A tubing 10 is provided at the bottom of the dishwasher basket 6. Protrutions 12
are connected to the tubing 10 along its length. At the upper surface of each protrution
12 a nozzle 14 is arranged for directing a beam of washing liquid upwards and into
the bottle 20. A pin shaped utensil holder 18 is arranged next to the nozzle14 . The
pin-shaped utensil holder 18 is arranged with a round head at its outer end and is
protruding upwards in the dishwasher basket 6. A bottle 20 is placed on one of the
pin shaped utensil holders 18. A knob 22 is arranged at the outer end of the tubing
10 for the user to turn the washing device into a washing mode (shown) or into a resting
mode (not shown).
[0033] The user can load the dishwasher 1 by placing for example a baby bottle 20 on a pin
shaped utensil holder 18 such that the pin shaped utensil holder 18 is arranged inside
the bottle 20 and the bottle 20 is supported by the dishwasher basket 6. Thereby the
nozzle 14 and the pin shaped utensil holder 18 are arranged such that the nozzle 14
is facing the orifice of the bottle 20 and the beam 16 of washing liquid is directed
into the inner of the bottle 20. The arrows pointing upwards from each nozzle 14 represents
a beam 16 of washing liquid.
[0034] To put the pin shaped utensil holder 18 in a resting mode, the knob 22 is turned
whereby the pin shaped utensil holders 18 is moved in between the bars of the basket
6 and into a resting position parallell to the bottom of the dishwasher basket 6.
In this resting position the utensil holder 18 could be just a minor hindrance for
for example plates to be put inbetween the bars, but substantially no hindrance for
glasses or cups or other items to be put on top of the bottom of the basket 6. The
nozzles 14 are disconnected simultaniously as the utensil holders 18 are put in the
resting position.
[0035] Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 shows two alternative tubing systems. The upper spray arm 30 is
arranged underneath the upper dishwasher basket 6 and the lower spray arm 32 is arranged
underneath the lower dishwasher basket 4. The upper dishwasher basket 6 is further
provided with washing devices including nozzles 14. The washing liquid is supplied
to the tubings by a pump 40. The tubings are provided with valves (35, 42) for control
of the supply of washing liquid. Close to where the tubings enter the upper dishwasher
basket 6, a disengaging coupling (not shown) is typically arranged, whereby the upper
dishwasher basket 6 can be pulled out together with the upper spray arm 30 and the
tubing connected to the washing device (including the nozzles 14). When the upper
dishwasher basket 6 is back in the inserted position, the tubings for the upper spray
arm 30 and the washing device are reconnected via the disengaging coupling.
[0036] In Fig. 3 the tubing 34 supplying the upper and the lower spray arm 30, 32 is connected
to the nozzles 14 via a valve 35. In Fig. 4, the nozzles 14 are supplied by a tubing
36, which is connected to the pump, and which is parallel to the tubing 38 supplying
the upper and the lower spray arm 30, 32. The tubing system of Fig. 4 includes a branch
valve 42 which is arranged to distribute the washing liquid from the pump 40 and into
the washing chamber 2 via the spray arms 30, 32 and, if connected, to the nozzles
14.
[0037] In the drawings and specification, there have been disclosed preferred embodiments
and examples of the invention and, although specific terms are employed, they are
used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purpose of limitation,
the scope of the invention being seth forthin the following claims.
1. A dishwasher (1) comprising, a dishwasher basket (6), tubing (10, 34, 36) for supply
of washing liquid, and a washing device, configured to selectively operate in a washing
mode or a resting mode during washing operations of the dishwasher (1), which washing
device comprises
at least one pin shaped utensil holder (18) for holding a hollow utensil to be washed
through an orifice thereof,
at least one spray nozzle (14) cooperating with the at least one utensil holder (18),
wherein
in the washing mode,
the at least one spray nozzle (14) is connected to the tubing (10, 34, 36) for washing
liquid for receiving washing liquid there from, and
the at least one pin shaped utensil holder (18) is, in a washing position, positioned
to hold a hollow utensil to be washed such that the hollow utensil is supported in
the dishwasher basket (6) and such that the orifice is directed towards the at least
one spray nozzle (14), and wherein in the resting mode,
the at least one spray nozzle (14) is disconnected from the tubing (10, 34, 36) for
washing liquid characterized in that the dishwasher basket (6) is provided with a handle (22) for putting the utensil
holder (18) into the washing mode or the resting mode.
2. A dishwasher (1) according to claim 1, wherein, the handle (22) is arranged at the
outer end of the tubing (10) whereby the handle (22) is arranged to simultaneously
switch on and off the washing liquid in the respective mode.
3. A dishwasher (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dishwasher basket (6) is an
upper dishwasher basket
4. A dishwasher (1) according to any of claims 1-3, wherein, at least in the washing
mode, the at least one pin shaped utensil holder (18) is connected to the dishwasher
basket (6).
5. A dishwasher (1) according to any of claims 1-4, wherein, in the resting mode, the
at least one pin shaped utensil holder (18) is, in a resting position, positioned
such that at most a minor portion thereof projects into the dishwasher basket (6).
6. A dishwasher (1) according to claim 5, wherein the at least one pin shaped utensil
holder (18) is pivotally arranged relative the dishwasher basket (6), whereby the
at least one utensil holder (18) is pivotal between the washing position and the resting
position.
7. A dishwasher (1) according to claim 6, wherein the at least one spray nozzle (14)
is fixedly connected to the at least on pin shaped utensil holder (18) such that it
is moved together with the at least one pin shaped utensil holder (18) between the
positions thereof.
8. A dishwasher (1) according to any claim 4 - 6, wherein the at least one pin shaped
utensil holder (18) is detachably connected to the dishwasher basket (6), wherein,
in the washing mode, the at least one pin shaped utensil holder (18) is attached and
set in the washing position, and, in the resting mode, the at least one pin shaped
utensil holder (18) is detached and removed to a resting position outside the dishwasher
(1).
9. A dishwasher (1) according to claim 8, wherein the at least one pin shaped utensil
holder (18) is detachable connected by means of a threaded connection.
10. A dishwasher (1) according to any of claims 5 - 9, wherein the washing device includes
several pin shaped utensil holders (18) and several spray nozzles (14) cooperating
with the several pin shaped utensil holders (18), wherein
each pin shaped utensil holder (18) is arranged to be individually movable between
the washing position and the resting position.
11. A dishwasher (1) according to any of claims 1 - 10, wherein the washing device comprises
nozzle tubing (34) for supply of washing liquid to the at least one spray nozzle (14),
a spray arm (30, 32) and spray arm tubing (34) for supply of washing liquid to the
spray arm (30, 32) are connected to the dishwasher basket (6), and wherein the nozzle
tubing (34) is connected to the spray arm tubing (34).
12. A dishwasher (1) according to any of claims 1 - 10, wherein the washing device comprises
nozzle tubing (36) for supply of washing liquid to the at least one spray nozzle,
a spray arm (30, 32) and spray arm tubing (38) for supply of washing liquid to the
spray arm (30, 32) are connected to the dishwasher basket (6), and wherein the nozzle
tubing (36) is connected to the tubing of the dishwasher independently of the spray
arm tubing (38).
1. Geschirrspülmaschine (1), umfassend einen Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb (6), eine Leitung
(10, 34, 36) für eine Zufuhr von Spülmittel und eine Spülvorrichtung, die ausgestaltet
ist, gezielt in einem Spülmodus oder einem Ruhemodus während Spülbetrieben der Geschirrspülmaschine
(1) zu arbeiten, wobei die Spülvorrichtung umfasst
mindestens einen stiftförmigen Utensilienhalter (18) zum Halten eines hohlen Utensils,
das durch eine Öffnung davon gespült wird,
mindestens eine Sprühdüse (14), die mit dem mindestens einen Utensilienhalter (18)
zusammenwirkt, wobei
in dem Spülmodus
die mindestens eine Sprühdüse (14) mit der Leitung (10, 34, 36) für Spülmittel zum
Aufnehmen von Spülmittel davon verbunden ist, und
der mindestens eine stiftförmige Utensilienhalter (18) in einer Spülposition so positioniert
ist, dass er ein zu spülendes hohles Utensil derart hält, dass das hohle Utensil in
dem Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb (6) getragen ist und dass die Öffnung hin zu der mindestens
einen Sprühdüse (14) gerichtet ist, und wobei
in dem Ruhemodus
die mindestens eine Sprühdüse (14) von der Leitung (10, 34, 36) für Spülmittel getrennt
ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb (6) mit einem Griff (22) versehen ist, mit dem der
Utensilienhalter (18) in den Spülmodus oder den Ruhemodus versetzt wird.
2. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Griff (22) an dem äußeren Ende
der Leitung (10) angeordnet ist, wobei der Griff (22) angeordnet ist, das Spülmittel
in dem jeweiligen Modus gleichzeitig ein- und auszuschalten.
3. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei der Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb
(6) ein oberer Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb ist.
4. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-3, wobei, zumindest in dem Spülmodus,
der mindestens eine stiftförmige Utensilienhalter (18) mit dem Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb
(6) verbunden ist.
5. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-4, wobei, in dem Ruhemodus, der
mindestens eine stiftförmige Utensilienhalter (18), in einer Ruheposition, derart
positioniert ist, dass zumindest ein kleiner Teil davon in den Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb
(6) ragt.
6. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 5, wobei der mindestens eine stiftförmige Utensilienhalter
(18) in Relation zu dem Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb (6) schwenkbar angeordnet ist, wobei
der mindestens eine Utensilienhalter (18) zwischen der Spülposition und der Ruheposition
schwenkbar ist.
7. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 6, wobei die mindestens eine Sprühdüse (14)
fest mit dem mindestens einen stiftförmigen Utensilienhalter (18) derart verbunden
ist, dass sie zusammen mit dem mindestens einen stiftförmigen Utensilienhalter (18)
zwischen den Positionen davon bewegt wird.
8. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 4-6, wobei der mindestens eine stiftförmige
Utensilienhalter (18) lösbar mit dem Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb (6) verbunden ist,
wobei, in dem Spülmodus, der mindestens eine stiftförmige Utensilienhalter (18) angebracht
und in der Spülposition eingestellt ist, und, in dem Ruhemodus, der mindestens eine
stiftförmige Utensilienhalter (18) gelöst und in eine Ruheposition außerhalb der Geschirrspülmaschine
(1) entfernt ist.
9. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 8, wobei der mindestens eine stiftförmige Utensilienhalter
(18) lösbar mittels einer Gewindeverbindung verbunden ist.
10. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 5-9, wobei die Spülvorrichtung mehrere
stiftförmige Utensilienhalter (18) und mehrere Sprühdüsen (14) umfasst, die mit den
mehreren stiftförmigen Utensilienhaltern (18) zusammenwirken, wobei jeder stiftförmige
Utensilienhalter (18) angeordnet ist, einzeln zwischen der Spülposition und der Ruheposition
bewegbar zu sein.
11. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-10, wobei die Spülvorrichtung
eine Düsenleitung (34) für eine Zufuhr von Spülmittel zu der mindestens einen Sprühdüse
(14) umfasst, ein Sprüharm (30, 32) und eine Sprüharmleitung (34) für eine Zufuhr
von Spülmittel zu dem Sprüharm (30, 32) mit dem Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb (6) verbunden
sind, und wobei die Düsenleitung (34) mit der Sprüharmleitung (34) verbunden ist.
12. Geschirrspülmaschine (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-10, wobei die Spülvorrichtung
eine Düsenleitung (36) für eine Zufuhr von Spülmittel zu der mindestens einen Sprühdüse
umfasst, ein Sprüharm (30, 32) und eine Sprüharmleitung (38) für eine Zufuhr von Spülmittel
zu dem Sprüharm (30, 32) mit dem Geschirrspülmaschinenkorb (6) verbunden sind, und
wobei die Düsenleitung (36) mit der Leitung der Geschirrspülmaschine unabhängig von
der Sprüharmleitung (38) verbunden ist.
1. Lave-vaisselle (1) comprenant un panier de lave-vaisselle (6), un tuyau (10, 34, 36)
pour l'alimentation en liquide de lavage, et un dispositif de lavage, configuré pour
fonctionner sélectivement dans un mode de lavage ou un mode de repos pendant les opérations
de lavage du lave-vaisselle (1), lequel dispositif comprend :
au moins un support d'ustensile en forme de broche (18) destiné à recevoir un ustensile
creux devant être lavé à travers un orifice de celui-ci,
au moins une buse de pulvérisation (14) coopérant avec l'au moins un support d'ustensile
(18), dans lequel
en mode de lavage,
l'au moins une buse de pulvérisation (14) est raccordée au tuyau (10, 34, 36) pour
le liquide de lavage afin de recevoir du liquide de lavage à partir de celle-ci, et
l'au moins un support d'ustensile en forme de broche (18) est, dans une position de
lavage, positionné pour maintenir un ustensile creux à laver de telle sorte que l'ustensile
creux soit supporté dans le panier du lave-vaisselle (6) et que l'orifice soit dirigé
vers l'au moins une buse de pulvérisation (14), et dans lequel
en mode de repos,
l'au moins une buse de pulvérisation (14) est déconnectée du tuyau (10, 34, 36) pour
le liquide de lavage, caractérisé en ce que le panier de lave-vaisselle (6) est muni d'une poignée (22) pour mettre le support
d'ustensile (18) en mode de lavage ou en mode de repos.
2. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la poignée (22) est disposée
à l'extrémité extérieure du tuyau (10), la poignée (22) étant disposée de manière
à activer et désactiver simultanément le liquide de lavage dans le mode correspondant.
3. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel le panier de lave-vaisselle
(6) est un panier supérieur de lave-vaisselle.
4. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel, au
moins en mode de lavage, l'au moins un support d'ustensile en forme de broche (18)
est relié au panier du lave-vaisselle (6).
5. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel, dans
le mode de repos, l'au moins un support d'ustensile en forme de broche (18) est positionné
dans une position de repos de telle sorte qu'au plus une petite partie de celui-ci
fait saillie dans le panier du lave-vaisselle (6).
6. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon la revendication 5, dans lequel l'au moins un support d'ustensile
en forme de broche (18) est disposé de manière pivotante par rapport au panier du
lave-vaisselle (6), l'au moins un support d'ustensile (18) étant pivotant entre la
position de lavage et la position de repos.
7. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon la revendication 6, dans lequel l'au moins une buse de pulvérisation
(14) est reliée de manière fixe à l'au moins un support d'ustensile en forme de broche
(18) de telle sorte qu'elle est déplacée avec l'au moins un support d'ustensile en
forme de broche (18) entre ses positions.
8. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, dans lequel l'au
moins un support d'ustensile en forme de broche (18) est relié de manière amovible
au panier du lave-vaisselle (6), dans lequel, en mode de lavage, l'au moins un support
d'ustensile en forme de broche (18) est fixé et réglé en position de lavage, et, en
mode de repos, l'au moins un support d'ustensile en forme de broche (18) est séparé
et amené en position de repos hors du lave-vaisselle (1).
9. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'au moins un support d'ustensile en forme de broche (18) peut être relié de manière
amovible au moyen d'un raccord fileté.
10. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 9, dans lequel le
dispositif de lavage comprend plusieurs supports d'ustensile en forme de broche (18)
et plusieurs buses de pulvérisation (14) coopérant avec les différents supports d'ustensile
en forme de broche (18), dans lequel
chaque support d'ustensile en forme de broche (18) est agencé de manière à pouvoir
être déplacé individuellement entre la position de lavage et la position de repos.
11. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, dans lequel le
dispositif de lavage comprend un tuyau de buse (34) pour l'alimentation en liquide
de lavage vers l'au moins une buse de pulvérisation (14), un bras de pulvérisation
(30, 32) et un tuyau de bras de pulvérisation (34) pour l'alimentation en liquide
de lavage vers le bras de pulvérisation (30, 32) sont connectés au panier du lave-vaisselle
(6), et dans lequel le tuyau de buse (34) est relié au tuyau du bras de pulvérisation
(34).
12. Lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, dans lequel le
dispositif de lavage comprend un tuyau de buse (36) pour l'alimentation en liquide
de lavage vers l'au moins une buse de pulvérisation, un bras de pulvérisation (30,
32) et un tuyau de bras de pulvérisation (38) pour l'alimentation en liquide de lavage
vers le bras de pulvérisation (30, 32) sont connectés au panier du lave-vaisselle
(6), et dans lequel le tuyau de buse (36) est relié au tuyau du lave-vaisselle indépendamment
du tuyau du bras de pulvérisation (36).
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