EP4085816B1 - Spray guard, detergent holder and domestic dishwasher - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a splash protection device for a washware holder of a household dishwasher, a washware holder for a household dishwasher with such a splash protection device and a household dishwasher with such a splash protection device and / or such a washware holder.

A dishwasher has a cuboid washing container in which several washware receptacles are accommodated for holding washware. The washware receptacles can be pulled out of the washing container in order to load them with items to be washed and then pushed back into the washing container. When loading the washware receptacles, for example, liquids or food residues can splash out or fall out of the side of the respective washware receptacle and thus contaminate the surroundings of the dishwasher. This is undesirable.

The publication DE 20 2010 012 052 U1 discloses a dishwasher for cleaning dishes. The dishwasher comprises a device housing with a door opening, a door which can be moved from a closed position to a loading position, and at least one dish rack and at least one side dirt wall, which is in a plane parallel to a side wall of the device housing when the door is in the loading position Area extends outside the device housing.

The publication US 2002/0148493 A1 discloses a shield for a dishwasher with a door movable between a closed and an open position, the closed position of the movable door representing a washing position and the open position of the movable door representing a loading/unloading position, and a washware receptacle capable of to move into a position in which an area of the washware holder extends over the open door. The shield includes a bottom wall and a front wall attached to the bottom wall. At least one of the two walls can be attached to the washware holder, with the two walls being able to at least partially shield the movable door from food material. The shield may further have a first side wall which is attached to the bottom wall. Furthermore, the walls may be of a mesh construction to trap food particles while allowing the passage of water.

The publication WO 2004/058039 A1 also discloses a splash guard device for a washware holder of a household dishwasher, with a connecting element which can be connected to the washware holder, and a splash guard plate which is mounted on the connecting element.

Against this background, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved splash protection device for a washware holder of a household dishwasher.

Accordingly, a splash protection device for receiving items to be washed is one Household dishwasher suggested. The splash protection device comprises a connecting element, which can be connected to the washware holder, and a splash protection plate, which is pivotably mounted on the connecting element Splash guard plate from an unfolded state to a folded state and vice versa.

Because the splash guard plate can be moved from the unfolded state to the folded state, it is possible to cover the washware receptacle with the splash guard plate at least in sections from below in a state that has been pulled out of a washing container of the household dishwasher, so that items to be cleaned are entered into the washware receptacle Liquids or food residues are deflected from the splash guard plate towards an open door of the household dishwasher. This reliably prevents contamination in an area around the household dishwasher.

The splash guard can be suitable for an upper basket or a lower basket of the household dishwasher. However, the splash protection device is preferably used for an upper basket of the household dishwasher. The connecting element is preferably detachably connected to the washware holder. This means that the connecting element can be removed from the washware holder without tools or without tools and without destroying it. The splash guard can be a retrofit component that is attached to existing washware holders.

The splash guard plate is preferably rotatably mounted on the connecting element about an axis oriented parallel to an extension direction of the washware holder from the washing container. The connecting element is preferably a plastic component, in particular a plastic injection molded component. The splash guard plate can be, for example, a stainless steel sheet. However, the splash guard plate can also be a plastic component, in particular a plastic injection molded component.

The fact that the splash guard plate is mounted “pivotably” on the connecting element means in the present case that the splash guard plate is mounted on the connecting element so that it can rotate about the aforementioned axis. In the unfolded state, the splash guard plate preferably hangs downwards parallel to a direction of gravity. By In the folded state, the splash guard plate is arranged obliquely or inclined compared to the unfolded state.

According to one embodiment, the connecting element is plate-shaped and acts as a splash guard.

The connecting element is preferably attached to a side wall of the washware holder. In the event that the connecting element is plate-shaped and functions as a splash guard, it can also be referred to as the first splash guard plate. In this case, the aforementioned splash guard plate can be referred to as a second splash guard plate. The splash guard device then comprises a first splash guard plate, which can be connected to the washware receptacle, and a second splash guard plate, which is pivotally mounted on the first splash guard plate in order to move the second splash guard plate from the unfolded state to the folded state and vice versa.

According to a further embodiment, the splash guard plate is arranged parallel to the connecting element in the unfolded state, wherein the splash guard plate is arranged obliquely to the connecting element in the folded state.

This applies in particular in the case that the connecting element is plate-shaped. In the folded state, for example, an angle of approximately 135° can be provided between the connecting element and the splash guard plate. In the unfolded state, an angle of 180° is provided between the connecting element and the splash guard plate. When moving the splash guard plate from the unfolded state to the folded state, the splash guard plate preferably pivots through an angle of approximately 45°.

According to a further embodiment, the connecting element and/or the splash guard plate comprises a lamella geometry, so that the connecting element and/or the splash guard plate can be rinsed through with washing liquid and/or fresh water and/or the washing liquid and/or the fresh water in the direction of a container center of a washing container of the household dishwasher is conductable.

This reliably prevents contamination of the connecting element. The slat geometry can preferably have elongated openings provided in the connecting element, from which slats extend in the direction of the washware holder. The slat geometry thus directs the washing liquor and/or the fresh water towards the washware holder. The term “washing liquor” also includes dirty water.

According to a further embodiment, the connecting element comprises a connection geometry for positively connecting the connecting element to the washware holder.

Preferably, a large number of such connection geometries are provided. The washware holder is preferably basket-shaped and includes vertically and horizontally running wires that are connected to one another. The connection geometries are suitable for encompassing both the horizontal and vertical wires in order to connect the connecting element to the washware holder. A positive connection is created by the interlocking or behind-reaching of at least two connection partners. In the present case, the connecting element can be clipped or snapped into the washware holder.

According to a further embodiment, the splash guard device further comprises an actuating element which cooperates with an actuation geometry of the splash guard plate in order to move the splash guard plate from the unfolded state to the folded state. Ideally, the sequence control and the movement sequence of the splash protection device are combined with one another. An element of the sequence control can, for example, be an end clamp known to those skilled in the art on a pull-out means for the washware holder, for example in the form of a C-rail, which engages in a basket roller of the washware holder.

The actuation geometry of the splash guard plate can include a slope and a running surface. The tread is preferably bent at an angle of 90° to the splash guard plate. The slope in turn is oriented obliquely to the tread. To move the splash guard plate from the unfolded state to the folded state, the actuating element or part of it slides Actuating element on the actuating geometry, so that the splash guard plate moves from the unfolded state towards the folded state.

According to a further embodiment, the splash protection device moves the splash protection plate from the unfolded state to the folded state with the aid of a linear relative movement of the actuation geometry relative to the actuation element.

The actuating element is preferably stationary. The actuating element can, for example, be firmly connected to a guide device, in particular to a guide rail of the guide device, for guiding the washware holder. When the washware holder is moved out of the washing container, the linear relative movement of the actuation geometry relative to the actuation element is generated.

However, the actuating element can also be mounted in an articulated manner or designed to be flexible in terms of its spring stiffness and consequently have an evasive plane that deviates from an operational vertical plane, so that it can evade without damage in the event of a vertical displacement of the washware holder. This is particularly the case when the splash guard plate is already or is still being detected by the actuating device and the height of the washware holder is changed.

Alternatively or additionally, the splash guard plate of the splash guard device can also undergo an evasive movement in the area of its attachment, for example by means of a straight and/or curved elongated hole. Consequently, it can have an evasive plane that deviates from an operational functional level, so that it can deviate without damage in the event of a vertical displacement of the washware holder. This is particularly the case when the splash guard plate is already or is still being detected by the actuating device and the height of the washware holder is changed.

According to a further embodiment, the actuating element comprises a plurality of actuating sections, one of which interacts with the actuating geometry depending on a height adjustment of the washware holder.

The number of actuation sections is arbitrary. For example, three actuation sections are provided. The actuation sections can be wedge-shaped. The washware holder is height-adjustable so that items of different heights can be accommodated in the washware holder. Depending on the height setting of the washware holder, only one of the actuation sections interacts with the actuation geometry.

According to a further embodiment, the actuating element comprises a display section, the splash guard plate comprising a plurality of symbols for indicating the height setting, and the display section pointing to one of the symbols depending on the height setting.

The display section can be arrow-shaped, for example. The symbols can be, for example, the Roman numerals I to III. Depending on which height setting of the washware holder is set, the display section points to exactly one of the symbols so that a user can read the height setting of the washware holder.

According to a further embodiment, the splash guard plate is spring-biased in the direction of the folded state.

This means, in particular, that the splash guard plate automatically moves from the unfolded state towards the folded state when the washware holder is moved out of the washing container. For this purpose, a spring element or a spring device can be provided. For example, a torsion spring is provided. When moving the washware holder from the pulled-out state to the pushed-in state, the splash guard plate can be moved from the folded-in state back to the unfolded state with the help of a contour provided on the splash guard plate.

According to a further embodiment, the splash guard plate is pivotably mounted on the connecting element with the aid of a film hinge and/or the splash guard plate comprises a peripheral edge which is made of a different material than the splash guard plate itself.

In the event that the splash guard plate is pivotably mounted on the connecting element with the aid of the film hinge, the connecting element and the splash guard plate can form a one-piece component, in particular a one-piece material component, in particular a plastic component. The surrounding edge is used in particular when the splash guard plate is made of metal. The edge acts as edge protection against cuts. The edge can be an attached plastic frame. Alternatively, the edge can be attached in the form of a plastic encapsulation. The border can be designed in any color. Color can serve as brand differentiation.

Furthermore, a washware holder for a household dishwasher with such a splash protection device is proposed.

The washware holder can be, for example, an upper basket or a lower basket of the household dishwasher. The washware holder is particularly preferably an upper basket of the household dishwasher. Preferably, two splash protection devices are assigned to the washware receptacle, each of which is attached to a side wall of the washware receptacle. The splash protection devices are preferably identical and have a mirror-symmetrical structure.

According to one embodiment, the splash protection device is detachably connected to the washware holder.

In particular, the splash protection device is positively connected to the washware holder. The splash guard can be a retrofit component that is attached to the washware holder. The splash guard can be removed from the washware holder without tools and without causing damage.

According to a further embodiment, the splash guard plate is arranged perpendicular to a floor of the washware holder in the unfolded state, wherein the splash guard plate is arranged parallel or obliquely to the floor in the folded state.

This means in particular that the splash guard plate covers the floor at least in sections in the folded state. The floor is particularly grid-shaped. The floor is not necessarily flat.

Furthermore, a household dishwasher with such a splash protection device and/or such a washware holder is proposed.

The household dishwasher preferably comprises a washing container with a door pivotably attached to the washing container. Several items to be washed can be arranged in the washing container. The rinsing receptacles can be moved out of the rinsing container and moved into it. Only one of the washware holders can be equipped with two such splash protection devices. Alternatively, each of the washware holders of the household dishwasher can be equipped with two such splash protection devices.

According to one embodiment, the splash protection device moves the splash protection plate from the unfolded state to the folded state when the washware receptacle is moved out of a washing container of the household dishwasher, wherein the splash protection device moves the splash protection plate from the folded state to the unfolded state when the washware receptacle is moved into the washing container.

In particular, the washware holder can be moved from the inserted state to the pulled-out state when it is moved out of the washing container. Conversely, the washware holder can be moved from the pulled-out state to the pushed-in state when it is moved into the washing container. In the unfolded state, the splash protection device is located between the washware holder and a respective side wall of the washing container.

Further possible implementations of the splash protection device, the washware holder and/or the household dishwasher also include combinations of features or embodiments described previously or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments that are not explicitly mentioned. The expert will also consider individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form Add the splash guard to the washware holder and/or household dishwasher.

Further advantageous refinements and aspects of the splash protection device, the washware holder and/or the household dishwasher are the subject of the subclaims and the exemplary embodiments of the splash protection device, the washware holder and/or the household dishwasher described below. Furthermore, the splash protection device, the washware holder and/or the household dishwasher are explained in more detail using preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying figures.

Fig. 1

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine;

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eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Spülgutaufnahme für die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine gemäß Fig. 1;

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eine weitere schematische perspektivische Ansicht der Spülgutaufnahme gemäß Fig. 2;

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eine schematische perspektivische Teilansicht der Spülgutaufnahme gemäß Fig. 2;

Fig. 5

eine weitere schematische perspektivische Teilansicht der Spülgutaufnahme gemäß Fig. 2;

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eine weitere schematische perspektivische Teilansicht der Spülgutaufnahme gemäß Fig. 2;

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eine weitere schematische perspektivische Teilansicht der Spülgutaufnahme gemäß Fig. 2;

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eine weitere schematische perspektivische Teilansicht der Spülgutaufnahme gemäß Fig. 2;

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eine schematische Vorderansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine; und

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eine weitere schematische Vorderansicht der Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine gemäß Fig. 9.

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Fig. 1

a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a household dishwasher;

Fig. 2

a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a washware holder for the household dishwasher Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

another schematic perspective view of the washware holder according to Fig. 2 ;

Fig. 4

a schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder according to Fig. 2 ;

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a further schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder according to Fig. 2 ;

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a further schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder according to Fig. 2 ;

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a further schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder according to Fig. 2 ;

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a further schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder according to Fig. 2 ;

Fig. 9

a schematic front view of a further embodiment of a household dishwasher; and

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another schematic front view of the household dishwasher according to Fig. 9 .

In the figures, identical or functionally identical elements have been given the same reference numbers unless otherwise stated.

The Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a household dishwasher 1. The household dishwasher 1 comprises a washing container 2, which can be closed, in particular watertight, by a door 3. For this purpose, a sealing device can be provided between the door 3 and the washing container 2. The washing container 2 is preferably cuboid. The washing container 2 can be arranged in a housing of the household dishwasher 1. The washing container 2 and the door 3 can form a washing space 4 for washing items to be washed.

Door 3 is in the Fig. 1 shown in its open position. The door 3 can be closed or opened by pivoting about a pivot axis 5 provided at a lower end of the door 3. With the help of the door 3, a loading opening 6 of the washing container 2 can be closed or opened. The washing container 2 has a base 7, a ceiling 8 arranged opposite the base 7, a rear wall 9 arranged opposite the closed door 3 and two side walls 10, 11 arranged opposite one another. The floor 7, the ceiling 8, the rear wall 9 and the side walls 10, 11 can be made, for example, from a stainless steel sheet. Alternatively, for example, the bottom 7 can be made of a plastic material.

The household dishwasher 1 also has at least one washware holder 12, 13, 14. Preferably, several, for example three, washware receptacles 12, 13, 14 can be provided, whereby the washware receptacle 12 can be a lower washware receptacle or a lower basket, the washware receptacle 13 can be an upper washware receptacle or an upper basket and the washware receptacle 14 can be a cutlery drawer. As the Fig. 1 continues to show, the items to be washed 12, 13, 14 are arranged one above the other in the washing container 2. Each item to be washed 12, 13, 14 can be moved either into or out of the washing container 2. In particular, each washware receptacle 12, 13, 14 can be pushed or moved into the washing container 2 in an insertion direction E (arrow) and can be pulled out or moved out of the washing container 2 counter to the insertion direction E (arrow) in an extension direction A (arrow).

The washware receptacles 12, 13, 14 are basket-shaped and made up of a large number of interconnected wires. This means that the items to be washed are 12, 13, 14 permeable to liquids or food residues, which can splash out or fall out laterally through the respective washware receptacle 12, 13, 14 when the washware receptacles 12, 13, 14 are loaded with washware. This can lead to contamination in the area around the household dishwasher 1, which should be avoided.

The Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a washware holder 14 as mentioned above. The washware holder 14 is an upper basket of the household dishwasher 1. The Fig. 3 shows another schematic perspective view of the washware holder 14. The Fig. 4 shows a schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder 14. The Fig. 5 shows a further schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder 14. The Fig. 6 shows a further schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder 14. The Fig. 7 shows a further schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder 14. The Fig. 8 shows a further schematic perspective partial view of the washware holder 14. Below is the Fig. 2 to 8 referred to at the same time.

Only the washware holder 14 will be discussed below. However, the following explanations and statements are applicable to the washware holders 12, 13. As mentioned above, the washware holder 14 is basket-shaped and comprises a front side 15 formed from a plurality of wires, a rear side 16 arranged at a distance from the front side 15 and also made up of a plurality of wires, two side walls 17, 18 arranged opposite one another, each are also constructed from a plurality of wires, and a base 19, which is also constructed from a plurality of wires. A spray arm 20 can be rotatably mounted on the base 19, with the help of which items to be washed in the washing container 2 can be wetted with washing liquid and/or fresh water.

The washware receptacle 14 can be moved by one in the with the aid of a guide device 21, 22 provided on the side walls 17, 18 Fig. 2 shown, inserted into the washing container 2 state Z1 in the Fig. 3 shown pulled out of the washing container 2 state Z2. Each guide device 21, 22 includes a guide rail 23 which is connected to the washing container 2. The guide devices 21, 22 can be guide rails or telescopic rails or can be referred to as such.

In addition to the guide rail 23, each guide device 21, 22 includes a guide unit 24 ( Fig. 4 ), which is connected to the washware holder 14. The guide unit 24 comprises a base plate 25 connected to the washware holder 14, on which three rollers 26, 27, 28 are rotatably mounted. Two rollers 26, 27 are arranged above the guide rail 23 and one roller 28 is placed below the guide rail 23. The rollers 26, 27, 28 can roll on the guide rail 23, so that the washware holder 14 can be moved from the inserted state Z1 to the extended state Z2 and vice versa with the help of the guide devices 21, 22. The guide unit 24 further comprises an actuating lever 29, with the help of which a height of the washware holder 14 can be adjusted relative to the guide rail 23.

The washware receptacle 14 comprises two splash guard devices 30, 31 attached laterally to the side walls 17, 18. The splash guard devices 30, 31 are preferably identical, but constructed in mirror symmetry. The splash protection devices 30, 31 are detachably connected to the washware holder 14. For example, the splash guards 30, 31 are snapped or clipped into the side walls 17, 18 of the washware holder 14.

Since the splash protection devices 30, 31 are constructed identically, only the splash protection device 30 will be discussed below. The splash protection device 30 comprises a plate-shaped connecting element 32, which is detachably connected to the washware receptacle 14, in particular to the respective side wall 17, 18 of the washware receptacle 14. The connection between the connecting element 32 and the washware holder 14 is positive. A positive connection is created by the interlocking or behind-reaching of at least two connection partners. A positive connection can be released. In particular, the connection between the splash protection device 30 and the washware receptacle 14 can be released without tools, without the splash protection device 30 being damaged when it is removed from the washware receptacle 14.

The connecting element 32 is plate-shaped and acts as a side splash guard on the side walls 17, 18. The connecting element 32 can therefore also be used as Splash protection plate can be called. In addition to the connecting element 32, the splash protection device 30 includes a splash protection plate 33, which is pivotably mounted on the connecting element 32. In the event that the connecting element 32 is referred to as a splash guard plate, the connecting element 32 is referred to in particular as the first splash guard plate and the splash guard plate 33 as the second splash guard plate. The connecting element 32 is preferably a plastic component, in particular a plastic injection molded component. The splash guard plate 33 can be, for example, a stainless steel sheet. Alternatively, the splash protection plate 33 can also be a plastic component, in particular a plastic injection molded component.

The splash guard plate 33 is pivotally mounted on the connecting element 32 in such a way that the splash guard plate can be moved from one in the Fig. 2 shown unfolded state Z10, in which the splash guard plate 33 and the connecting element 32 are arranged parallel to each other, in one in the Fig. 3 shown folded state Z20, in which the splash guard plate 33 is arranged obliquely or perpendicular to the connecting element 32.

The movement from the unfolded state Z10 to the folded state Z20 and vice versa occurs by moving the washware receptacle 14 from the inserted state Z1 to the extended state Z2. In particular, the splash protection device 30 is moved from the unfolded state Z10 to the folded state Z20 when the washware holder 14 is moved from the inserted state Z1 to the extended state Z2. Conversely, the splash protection device 30 is moved from the folded-in state Z20 to the unfolded state Z10 when the washware holder 14 is moved from the pulled-out state Z2 to the pushed-in state Z1.

In the folded state Z20, the splash protection plate 33 is arranged at least in sections below the bottom 19 of the washware receptacle 14, viewed along a direction of gravity g (arrow). The result of this is that when the washware holder 14 is loaded with washware, liquids or food residues escaping from the washware can be redirected from the splash guard plate 33 into the open door 3. This avoids contamination of an area around the opened door 3.

In the folded state Z20, the splash guard plate 33 is oriented in particular obliquely or parallel to the floor 19. In the present case, “oblique” can be understood to mean, for example, an angle of 45°. This means in particular that the splash guard plate 33 is oriented in the folded state Z20 at an angle of 135° to the connecting element 32 or at an angle of 45° to the floor 19. In the unfolded state Z10, however, the angle between the connecting element 32 and the splash guard plate 33 can be 180° and between the splash guard plate 33 and the floor 19 can be 90°. In the inserted state Z1 of the washware receptacle 14, the splash protection device 30 is arranged between the respective side walls 17, 18 of the washware receptacle 14 and the side walls 10, 11 of the washing container 2.

In addition to the connecting element 32 and the splash guard plate 33 pivotably connected to the connecting element 32, the splash guard device 30 includes an actuating element 34 for actuating the splash guard plate 33. The actuating element 34 preferably stands when the washware holder 14 is moved from the inserted state Z1 to the extended state Z2 and vice versa firmly. For this purpose, the actuating element 34 can be connected to an end section of the guide rail 23. For example, the actuating element 34 can be snapped or locked into the guide rail 23.

As already explained above, the actuating element 34 can also be mounted in an articulated manner or designed to be flexible in terms of its spring stiffness and can therefore have an evasive plane that deviates from an operational vertical plane, so that it can deviate without damage in the event of a vertical displacement of the washware holder 14.

Alternatively or additionally, the splash protection plate 33 of the splash protection device 30, as already explained above, can also experience an evasive movement in the area of its attachment, for example by means of a straight and / or curved elongated hole. Consequently, it can have an evasive plane that deviates from an operational functional level, so that it can evade without damage in the event of a vertical displacement of the washware holder 14.

Like this for example Fig. 4 , 5 and 7 show, the guide rail 23 includes a stopper 35 arranged at the end, with which the actuating element 34 can be connected. The actuating element 34 can be snapped into the stopper 35 from below. A stop geometry 36 can be formed on the plug 35, which prevents the roller 26 from being pulled off the guide rail 23. The actuating element 34 cooperates with an actuating geometry 37 of the splash guard plate 33 in order to move the splash guard plate 33 from the unfolded state Z10 to the folded state Z20. The actuation geometry 37 includes, for example in the Fig. 6 shown, a slope 38 and a running surface 39. The running surface 39 is, for example, a section of the splash guard plate 33 that is bent vertically outwards, that is to say 90° away from the washware holder 14. The slope 38 is oriented obliquely to the running surface 39.

The actuating element 34 can be designed in several parts to make it easier to assemble the washware holder 14. Assembly can be carried out as follows. In the case of retrofitting, the washware holder 14 is first completely removed from the household dishwasher 1. Then the connecting element 32 is mounted. The splash guard plate 33 is then installed. The washware holder 14 is pushed back onto the guide devices 21, 22. The actuating element 34 is snapped into the plug 35 from below. In series assembly, the first step mentioned is no longer necessary.

The splash protection device 30 moves the splash protection plate 33 from the unfolded state Z10 to the folded state Z20 and vice versa with the aid of a linear relative movement of the actuation geometry 37 relative to the actuation element 34. During this linear relative movement, the actuating element 34, as mentioned above, stands still, and the splash protection device 30 moves when the washware holder 14 is moved from the inserted state Z1 to the extended state Z2, with the splash guard plate 33 moving from the unfolded state Z10 to the folded one State Z20 is spent.

The actuating element 34 comprises a plurality of actuating sections 40, 41, 42. The number of actuating sections 40, 41, 42 is arbitrary. For example, three actuation sections 40, 41, 42 are provided. As mentioned above, the dish holder 14 can be adjusted in height using the guide unit 24. Dependent on From a height adjustment of the washware holder 14, one of the actuating sections 40, 41, 42 interacts with the actuating geometry 37.

As the Fig. 6 shows, for example, the actuating section 40 includes a slope 43 on the underside, which is suitable for sliding on the slope 38 of the actuation geometry 37 of the splash guard plate 33. When the washware holder 14 is moved from the inserted state Z1 to the extended state Z2, the slope 43 now slides on the slope 38, whereby the splash guard plate 33 begins to shift from the unfolded state Z10 to the folded state Z20. As soon as the slope 43 has slid over the slope 38 and slides on the running surface 39 of the actuating geometry 37, the splash guard plate 33 is completely displaced into the folded state Z20.

The actuating element 34 further comprises a display section 44 ( Fig. 7 ), which can have the shape of an arrow, for example. The splash guard plate 33 includes several symbols 45 to 47 ( Fig. 4 ). The symbols 45 to 47 can be, for example, the Roman numerals I to III. Depending on the height setting of the washware holder 14, the display section 44 points to one of the symbols 45 to 47, so that a user can easily read the height setting of the washware holder 14.

Like this for example Fig. 5 shows, the connecting element 32 comprises a lamella geometry 48, 49, so that the connecting element 32 can be flushed with washing liquid and/or fresh water. This can prevent contamination of the connecting element 32. The slat geometry 48, 49 includes openings provided in the plate-shaped connecting element 32, from which slats 50, 51 ( Fig. 8 ) stand out. The slats 50, 51 guide the washing liquid and/or the fresh water in the direction of the washware holder 14. The splash guard plate 33 can also have such a slat geometry 48, 49.

The connecting element 32 further comprises a connection geometry 52 ( Fig. 8 ) for positively connecting the connecting element 32 to the washware holder 14. Preferably, a large number of such connection geometries 52 are provided. The connection geometries 52 span horizontally and vertically, for example running wires of the respective side wall 17, 18 of the washware receptacle 14. With the help of the connection geometry, the connecting element 32 is clipped or snapped into the washware receptacle 14.

The Fig. 9 shows a schematic front view of a further embodiment of a household dishwasher 1. The Fig. 10 shows another schematic front view of the household dishwasher 1. Below is the Fig. 9 and 10 referred to at the same time.

The household dishwasher 1 according to the Fig. 9 and 10 differs from the household dishwasher 1 according to the Fig. 1 in that an alternative design of a splash protection device 30, 31 is provided on the washware holder 14. The splash protection device 30, 31 are constructed identically. Therefore, only the splash protection device 30 will be discussed below.

The splash protection device 30 includes a splash protection plate 33. The splash protection plate 33 can be moved out of the washing container 2 by moving the washware holder 14 out of one in the Fig. 9 shown unfolded state Z10 into one in the Fig. 10 shown folded state Z20. The splash protection plate 33 is preferably designed as a plate-shaped component which is spring-biased in the direction of the folded state Z20 with the aid of a spring device. A spring device in the form of a torsion spring can be provided. When the washware holder 14 is moved out of the washing container 2, this spring device moves the splash protection device 30 from the unfolded state Z10 to the folded state Z20.

When moving the washware receptacle 14 from the extended state Z2 to the pushed-in state Z1, a contour provided on the splash protection plate 33 ensures that the splash protection device 30 is moved from the folded state Z20 back to the unfolded state Z10 against the spring force of the spring device. The aforementioned contour can be a suitable slope or the like.

Although the present invention has been described using exemplary embodiments, it can be modified in many ways.

Reference symbols used

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Household dishwasher

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Rinse container

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door

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Washroom

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Pivot axis

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Ceiling

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Side wall

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Management facility

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Guide rail

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Splash guard

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Operating section

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Operating section

42

Operating section

43

Oblique

44

Display section

45

symbol

46

symbol

47

symbol

48

Slat geometry

49

Slat geometry

50

lamella

51

lamella

52

Connection geometry

A

Extension direction (arrow)

E

Insertion direction (arrow)

G

Direction of gravity (arrow)

Z1

Condition

Z2

Condition

Z10

Condition

Z20

Condition

Claims (15)

1. Spray guard device (30, 31) for a detergent holder (12, 13, 14) of a household dishwasher (1), having a connecting element (32), which can be connected to the detergent holder (12, 13, 14) and a spray guard plate (33), which is pivotably mounted on the connecting element (32) in order to bring the spray guard plate (33) from an expanded state (Z10) into a retracted state (Z20) and vice versa.
2. Spray guard device according to claim 1, characterised in that the connecting element (32) is plate-shaped and functions as a spray guard.
3. Spray guard device according to claim 2, characterised in that in the expanded state (Z10) the spray guard plate (33) is arranged parallel to the connecting element (32), wherein in the retracted state (Z20) the spray guard plate (33) is arranged obliquely to the connecting element (32).
4. Spray guard device according to one of claims 1, 2, or 3, characterised in that the connecting element (32) and/or the spray guard plate (33) comprises a fin geometry (48, 49) so that the connecting element (32) and/or the spray guard plate (33) can be flushed with washing liquor and/or fresh water and/or the washing liquor and/or the fresh water can be guided in the direction of a centre of a container of a dishwasher cavity (2) of the household dishwasher (1).
5. Spray guard device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the connecting element (32) comprises a connecting geometry (52) for the form-fit connection of the connecting element (32) with the detergent holder (12, 13, 14).
6. Spray guard device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by an actuation element (34), which interacts with an actuation geometry (37) of the spray guard plate (33) in order to bring the spray guard plate (33) from the expanded state (Z10) into the retracted state (Z20).
7. Spray guard device according to claim 6, characterised in that the spray guard device (30, 31) brings the spray guard plate (33) from the expanded state (Z10) into the retracted state (Z20) with the aid of a linear relative movement of the actuation geometry (37) with respect to the actuation element (34).
8. Spray guard device according to claim 6 or 7, characterised in that the actuation element (34) comprises a number of actuation segments (40, 41, 42), of which in each case one interacts with the actuation geometry (37) as a function of a height setting of the detergent holder (12, 13, 14).
9. Spray guard device according to claim 8, characterised in that the actuation element (34) comprises a display segment (44), wherein the spray guard plate (33) comprises a number of symbols (45, 46,47) for displaying the height setting, and wherein the display segment (44) points to one of the symbols (45, 46, 47) as a function of the height setting.
10. Spray guard device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the spray guard plate (33) is spring-tensioned in the direction of the retracted state (Z20).
11. Spray guard device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the spray guard plate (33) is pivotably mounted on the connecting element (32) with the aid of an integral hinge and/or wherein the spray guard plate (33) comprises a peripheral edge which is manufactured from material which differs from the spray guard plate (33) itself.
12. Detergent holder (12, 13, 14) for a household dishwasher (1), having a spray guard device (30, 31) according to one of the preceding claims.
13. Detergent holder according to claim 12, characterised in that in the expanded state (Z10) the spray guard plate (33) is arranged at a right angle to a base (19) of the detergent holder (12, 13, 14), wherein in the retracted state (Z20) the spray guard plate (33) is arranged parallel or oblique to the base (19).
14. Household dishwasher (1) with a spray guard device (30, 31) according to one of claims 1 to 11 and/or a detergent holder (11, 13, 14) according to claim 12 or 13.
15. Household dishwasher according to claim 14, characterised in that the spray guard device (30, 31) brings the spray guard plate (33) out of the expanded state (Z10) into the retracted state (Z20) when the detergent holder (12, 13, 14) is moved out from a dishwasher cavity (2) of the household dishwasher (1), wherein the spray guard device (30, 31) brings the spray guard plate (33) from the retracted state (Z20) into the expanded state (Z10) when the detergent holder (12, 13, 14) is moved into the dishwasher cavity (2).

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