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1.

Mechanism for a door of an electrical household appliance

      
Application Number 18652861
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-02
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor Spiessl, Georg

Abstract

A mechanism for a door of an electrical household appliance includes an opener for pushing open the door, wherein the opener includes an opener housing and, accommodated therein, a pusher arranged for a linear push-open movement and an electric motor drive for the pusher, and a latch for holding the door closed, wherein the latch includes a latch housing and, accommodated therein, at least one movably arranged closing element, which is provided for engagement, holding the door closed, with a counter-body approaching the closing element when the door is closed. The opener housing and the latch housing each have a coupling section which cooperate to mechanically couple the opener housing and the latch housing. Furthermore, the opener housing has at least one first fastening means designed to fasten the mechanism to the electrical household appliance when the coupling sections of the opener housing and the latch housing are mechanically coupled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 19/06 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings in which the securing part is formed or carried by a spring and moves only by distortion of the spring, e.g. snaps
  • E05B 17/00 - Accessories in connection with locks

2.

Sensor system for a liquid-carrying household appliance and household appliance with the sensor system

      
Application Number 18675681
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-28
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schade, Lukas
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Spießl, Georg
  • Kleber, Johann

Abstract

A sensor system for a liquid-carrying household appliance, in particular a washing machine, wherein the sensor system comprises at least one detection element for detecting a heat flow and is designed to arrange the at least one detection element in the household appliance next to a room area designed to hold a liquid in such a way that the at least one detection element can detect a heat flow between the at least one detection element and the room area, which indicates a fill level of liquid, in particular washing liquid, in the room area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
  • D06F 34/08 - Control circuits or arrangements thereof
  • D06F 34/20 - Parameters relating to constructional components, e.g. door sensors
  • D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
  • D06F 37/26 - Casings; Tubs
  • D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
  • D06F 103/18 - Washing liquid level
  • D06F 103/36 - Flow or velocity
  • D06F 105/00 - Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
  • G01F 23/24 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of resistance of resistors due to contact with conductor fluid

3.

Ice maker for a domestic refrigeration appliance

      
Application Number 18651898
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-01
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schemela, Benjamin
  • Spießl, Georg
  • Pindl, Stefan
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

An ice maker for a household refrigeration appliance is proposed, which comprises an ice making tray arranged to rotate about an axis of rotation and a drive unit for driving the ice making tray in rotation. The drive unit has an electric motor, the operation of which is controlled by a drive control system depending on the electric current consumption of the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/10 - Producing ice by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds

4.

Actuator mechanism for an item of household equipment

      
Application Number 18611913
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-21
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Flierl, Thomas

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide a door opener for an electrical appliance of household equipment. The door opener comprises an electric motor and a pusher drivable by means of the electric motor for pressing co-operation with the door of the electrical appliance. A power transmission mechanism is provided between the electric motor and the pusher, which is capable of ensuring a variable effective velocity of the pusher at the same rotational frequency of the electric motor. Certain embodiments provide for a multi-stage rack and pinion gear for this purpose, which is formed by a gear rim and a toothed rack, which can transmit the driving force of the electric motor to the pusher via various gear pairings that can be brought alternately into meshing engagement with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/619 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using flexible or rigid rack-and-pinion arrangements
  • E05F 5/06 - Buffers
  • E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

5.

Domestic cleaning machine

      
Application Number 18611881
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-21
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauer, Matthias
  • Kleber, Johann

Abstract

The invention relates to a domestic cleaning machine, in particular a built-in domestic cleaning machine, comprising a cleaning machine body and a cleaning machine door connected thereto for closing the domestic cleaning machine, wherein a main tub for holding objects to be cleaned and flushing liquid is provided in the cleaning machine body, and wherein a sump and a salt compartment are arranged below a bottom of the main tub, and wherein a detergent compartment, which is designed to hold detergent, is additionally provided, and wherein a water cycle is provided for supplying water for a wash cycle of the domestic cleaning machine. According to the invention, it is provided that the detergent compartment is also arranged below the bottom of the main tub.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details

6.

FILTRATION DEVICE FOR A WATER-BEARING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

      
Application Number 18441056
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-14
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spießl, Georg
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Schemela, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a filtration device, in particular for the filtration of microplastics for a water-bearing household appliance, wherein the filtration device comprises a housing in which a filter element is arranged, wherein the filter element is designed in such a way that it encloses an inner cavity which is fluidically connected to a supply line element, wherein a first drain element is arranged along the height axis Z above the filter element, wherein a second drain element is arranged along the height axis Z below the filter element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 101/32 - Hydrocarbons, e.g. oil
  • C02F 103/00 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated

7.

FILTRATION DEVICE FOR A WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

      
Application Number 18441100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-14
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spießl, Georg
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Schemela, Benjamin

Abstract

The invention relates to a filtration device, in particular for the filtration of microplastics for a water-carrying household appliance, wherein the filtration device comprises a housing in which a first filter element is arranged, wherein the first filter element is designed in such a manner that it encloses an inner cavity which is fluidly connected to a first discharge element, wherein between the first filter element and the housing there is an intermediate space into which the water to be filtered can be introduced, wherein a second filter element is provided between the intermediate space and a second discharge element.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

Apparatus, home appliance and method for particle sizing

      
Application Number 18373493
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor Schade, Lukas

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for particle sizing of particles distributed in a fluid within a household appliance, comprising at least one first emission means emitting a first electromagnetic radiation along a first optical axis into the fluid present in a test volume, at least one first measuring means detecting at least one characteristic of a second electromagnetic radiation emerging from the fluid an evaluation means provided and adapted to evaluate the characteristics of the second electromagnetic radiation, whereby particle sizes can be detected using reference characteristics, wherein the emitted first electromagnetic radiation is quasi-monochromatic or is a sequence of predetermined wavelengths within a predetermined time interval, the first measuring means being arranged off the first optical axis

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 15/02 - Investigating particle size or size distribution
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
  • D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
  • D06F 34/26 - Condition of the drying air, e.g. air humidity or temperature
  • D06F 58/22 - Lint collecting arrangements
  • D06F 58/36 - Control of operational steps, e.g. for optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry

9.

Household appliance with light beam projection device

      
Application Number 18372974
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-26
First Publication Date 2024-05-09
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schade, Lukas
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

The invention relates to a household appliance, in particular selected from a group consisting of a dishwasher, a washing machine, and an oven, with a light beam projection device for projecting light beams onto a room floor surface located outside the household appliance, wherein the light beam projection device comprises as light source a laser light source which is arranged directly in a floor area of the household appliance facing the room floor surface in such a way that its laser light beams emit the laser light source output is directed directly onto the room floor surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 14/00 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
  • F21K 9/233 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating a spot light distribution, e.g. for substitution of reflector lamps
  • F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder

10.

DOOR LATCH WITH SELF-HEALING

      
Application Number 18346985
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-05
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Spiessl, Georg

Abstract

A domestic electrical appliance, for example a dishwasher, is disclosed, in which a door latch is installed in a profile strip of an appliance body. The door latch comprises a latch housing in which, in some embodiments, a rotary gripper and a leg-torsion spring serving as a closing spring are accommodated. In one embodiment, the door latch as a whole is displaceable in the profile strip in the strip longitudinal direction thereof in order to implement a self-healing function which allows the door to close even after the door latch has moved into a closed state without the door being closed. In another embodiment, a housing main part of the latch housing is mounted in a longitudinally fixed manner on the profile strip, but a housing cover of the latch housing is longitudinally displaceable relative to the housing main part, and the torsion spring and the rotary gripper are held on the housing cover.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 63/00 - Locks with special structural characteristics
  • E05C 5/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving otherwise than only rectilinearly and only pivotally or rotatively
  • E05B 9/02 - Lock casings or latch-mechanism casings of latch-bolt locks
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details

11.

Ice maker with capacitive ice detection

      
Application Number 18112867
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-22
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schade, Lukas
  • Spießl, Georg
  • Grimm, Sophia
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

An ice maker for a domestic refrigeration device with an ice-making tray having a plurality of freezing cavities, a support structure installed in the refrigeration device and rotatably supporting the ice-making tray, a rotational drive unit arranged on the support structure for driving the ice-making tray in rotation relative to the support structure, and at least one pair of electrodes arranged spaced apart from one another and having an electrical capacitance which is influenced by the contents of at least some of the freezing cavities. In addition, an electric measuring and control circuit is adapted to determine a capacitance measurement variable which is representative of the electrical capacitance of the electrode pair and to activate the rotational drive unit for rotation of the ice-making tray relative to the support structure in dependence on the fulfilment of at least one condition relating to the capacitance measurement variable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/10 - Producing ice by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds

12.

SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING A LEAKAGE

      
Application Number 18297458
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-07
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Meier, Christian
  • Kleber, Johann

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor device for detecting a leakage, in particular for a water-bearing household appliance, the sensor device comprising a base device and a detector device, the detector device being arranged on the base device by means of at least one first releasable non-positive and/or positive connection, the detector device detecting a change in an electrical parameter in a measuring chamber or a measuring element of the base device, the detector device having a first housing which can be closed in a sealed manner and in which a self-sufficient power supply device and a circuit arrangement are arranged, the circuit arrangement comprising a communication device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves

13.

Domestic dishwashing machine

      
Application Number 18113155
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-23
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Bauer, Matthias
  • Schemela, Benjamin

Abstract

A domestic dishwashing machine includes a machine body having a dishwashing chamber formed therein, a door that is held on the machine body so as to be pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis, and a door latch. The door latch includes a latch assembly arranged on the machine body and which has a movably arranged closing member and a closing spring arrangement, and an engagement structure arranged on the door, wherein, on closing of the door, the closing member comes into closing engagement with the engagement structure, and a pulling-shut action can be exerted on the door by relaxation of the closing spring arrangement. The door has an internal door lining made of sheet-metal material which extends to a door top edge. The door lining has a first lining wall portion arranged adjacent to the door top edge and extending substantially parallel to the door plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details

14.

Ice maker for a domestic refrigeration device

      
Application Number 18108401
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor Bauriedl, Josef

Abstract

An ice maker for a domestic refrigeration device includes an ice-making tray having a plurality of freezing cavities which are divided between multiple cavity rows arranged one behind the other in a first tray extension direction. Freezing cavities arranged adjacent to one another in pairs in the first tray extension direction are separated on a tray underside of the ice-making tray by an indentation. The ice maker also includes a wall element for delimiting, in a freezing operating position of the wall element relative to the ice-making tray, a cold air channel between the underside of the ice-making tray and the wall element, which cold air channel extends substantially over the entire length of the ice-making tray in the first tray extension direction. The wall element is designed with at least one air-deflecting formation which projects locally into the cold air channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/04 - Producing ice by using stationary moulds
  • F25D 17/06 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation
  • F25C 1/22 - Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds

15.

Push-push door latch and domestic electrical appliance equipped therewith

      
Application Number 18073665
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-02
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Schemela, Benjamin
  • Uhl, Karl-Heinz

Abstract

Adoor latch includes a gripper adjustable between a gripping state and a release state, which gripper, in the gripping state, is able to grip a closing member for holding the door closed which moves relatively closer to the gripper in a closing direction as a door of the domestic appliance is closed, and, in the release state, frees the closing member for opening the door, wherein, when the door is closed, the gripping state of the gripper is released by a relative releasing movement of the closing member carried out in the closing direction; and an electrically controllable displacement mechanism for displacing the gripper, under electrical control, from a retracted position into an advanced position against a restoring spring force, which advanced position, when the closing member is gripped, corresponds to a state in which the door is closed to a lesser degree than in the retracted position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 19/06 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings in which the securing part is formed or carried by a spring and moves only by distortion of the spring, e.g. snaps
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05C 3/24 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the bolt being spring-controlled in the form of a bifurcated member
  • E05C 19/02 - Automatic catches, i.e. released by pull or pressure on the wing

16.

DETECTOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING A LEAKAGE

      
Application Number 18049862
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-26
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Irlbacher, Josef
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Meier, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a detector device for detecting a leakage, in particular for a household water-carrying system, the detector device comprising a sensor device having at least two subsets of sensors, the at least two subsets of sensors being provided on or in a housing of the detector device, the subsets of sensors being arranged in different geometric levels of the housing, the detector device detecting a change of an electrical parameter between at least two sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type

17.

Domestic Electrical Appliance and Door Latch Therefor

      
Application Number 17968947
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-19
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Schemela, Benjamin
  • Spiebl, Georg
  • Bauer, Matthias

Abstract

A door latch for an electrical appliance includes a rotary gripper movably disposed between a gripping position and a release position with rotational displaceability and having a gripping mouth delimited between a pair of jaws. The rotary gripper is adapted to hold captive a striker in the gripping mouth for holding closed a door of the electrical appliance in the gripping position and to permit release of the striker for opening the door in the release position. The gripping position and the release position correspond to different rotational positions of the rotary gripper. A spring arrangement in the gripping position of the rotary gripper exerts on the rotary gripper a bias which counteracts a movement of the rotary gripper towards the release position. An opener mechanism for opening the closed door includes a movably arranged opening element separate from the striker and a drive unit for driving the opening element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door

18.

DEVICE, HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING SUBSTANCE GROUPS IN A FLUID WITHIN A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

      
Application Number 17938412
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-06
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schade, Lukas
  • Sygnat, Daniel
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

Device for detecting substance groups in a fluid within a household appliance, comprising an emission apparatus that emits a first electromagnetic radiation, characterized by an emission spectrum, into a test volume present with the fluid, further comprising a first measuring apparatus that detects a first spectrum of a second electromagnetic radiation led out of the test volume present with the fluid, further comprising an evaluation apparatus that is provided and designed to evaluate the first spectrum, whereby substance groups can be identified by using reference spectra, with the emission spectrum comprising a wavelength range of visible light and infrared radiation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
  • D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details

19.

Door mechanism of a domestic electrical appliance with a function for automatic door opening

      
Application Number 17824970
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-26
First Publication Date 2022-12-01
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Schemela, Benjamin
  • Shaojiang, Ren

Abstract

A door mechanism, for example for a domestic dishwasher, is disclosed, wherein the door mechanism includes a door latch for holding a door of the dishwasher closed in a closed position, and an electrically controllable door opener for the mechanized partial opening and subsequent closing of the door. The door opener includes coupling members, which can be brought into push- and pull-transmitting but releasable coupling engagement with one another, on the door and on an appliance main body of the dishwasher on which the door is movably mounted. The coupling members, when in coupling engagement, allow forces to be transmitted between the door and the appliance main body in a force transmission path which runs past the door latch. The pull strength of the coupling engagement of the coupling members can be variable in dependence on the position of the door.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details

20.

System for detecting an input and controlling at least one downstream device

      
Application Number 17736757
Grant Number 11996953
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-04
First Publication Date 2022-11-17
Grant Date 2024-05-28
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schade, Lukas
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for detecting an input and controlling at least one downstream device, wherein the system comprises at least one sensor device and an evaluation and control device connected to the sensor device for signalling purposes, wherein the at least one sensor device detects an input signal which varies at least over time in the form of a movement, wherein the evaluation and control device evaluates at least the time profile of the detected input signal, wherein at least one evaluation condition is specified, and wherein the downstream device is activated when the at least one evaluation condition is met.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
  • H03H 17/02 - Frequency-selective networks
  • H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal
  • H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information

21.

Cover assembly for mounting in a domestic dishwasher

      
Application Number 17737096
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-05
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Kleber, Johann
  • Bauer, Matthias
  • Spießl, Georg

Abstract

A cover assembly for mounting in a domestic dishwasher, for example, is proposed. The cover assembly includes a pivoting cover which is mounted on a support component and is to close an opening, wherein the pivoting cover has a cover part and a closure part which is movable relative to the cover part. The cover part has sealing faces which, on closing of the pivoting cover, come into sealing contact with sealing counter-faces encircling the opening. There are formed on the closure part engagement formations which, in a closed pivot position of the pivoting cover, can be brought into and out of holding-closed engagement with engagement counter-formations by relative movement between the closure part and the support component. The cover part is mounted on the closure part and is supported via the closure part on the support component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents

22.

Light sensor device and domestic electrical appliance equipped therewith

      
Application Number 17737763
Grant Number 11982036
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-05
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Grant Date 2024-05-14
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Schade, Lukas
  • Spießl, Georg

Abstract

A light sensor device is disclosed for installation in a heat-using domestic electrical appliance such as, for example, a washing machine or a dishwasher and permits the implementation of a touch-free operating function, for example an automatic door opening function. The light sensor device includes in some embodiments: a window element which is formed of light-permeable material and is arranged with space on a first window side for hand movements; a first light source arrangement arranged to radiate visible light into the window element; a second light source arrangement which is arranged to radiate infrared light through the window element from a second window side opposite the first window side; and a photodetector arrangement which is sensitive to infrared light of the second light source arrangement and is arranged on the second window side, for detecting infrared light which strikes the photodetector arrangement from the window element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 34/30 - Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress characterised by mechanical features, e.g. buttons or rotary dials
  • D06F 34/20 - Parameters relating to constructional components, e.g. door sensors
  • G01S 17/04 - Systems determining the presence of a target

23.

Domestic appliance with a latching and opening function for a door of the domestic appliance

      
Application Number 17680500
Grant Number 11889965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-25
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Bauer, Matthias
  • Spießl, Georg

Abstract

A mechanism for the door of a domestic electrical appliance, for example a dishwasher, is described. The mechanism includes a door latch for holding the door closed, a latch opener mechanism, an electrically controlled actuator for displacing the latch opener mechanism, a movably arranged pusher, and a spring device for providing a spring force which acts on the pusher. The latch opener mechanism functions such that, when the door is closed, it can be transferred from an inactive position into an active position while at least partially overcoming a holding-closed action of the door latch. The movably arranged pusher is separate from the latch opener mechanism and is decoupled therefrom in terms of movement. After the holding-closed action of the door latch has been overcome, the spring drive allows the door to be pushed open by the pusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details

24.

DOSING OF A SOLID DETERGENT IN A DOMESTIC DISHWASHING MACHINE

      
Application Number 17542657
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Kleber, Johann
  • Bauer, Matthias
  • Spießl, Georg

Abstract

A domestic dishwashing machine includes a dishwashing container, a door, pivotably mounted on the dishwashing container, for closing a dishwashing chamber formed in the dishwashing container, and a dosing system, arranged at the door, for a solid detergent, for example, in tablet form. The dosing system may include an annular magazine having a rotatably arranged rotor which delimits a plurality of radially outwardly open storage compartments, distributed in the circumferential direction, which are each to receive a detergent tablet. In some embodiments, a chute is arranged beneath the rotor, and the chute allows a detergent tablet which has fallen into the chute to fall freely to an outlet opening at which the detergent tablet can pass into the dishwashing chamber. By rotation of the rotor, a storage compartment filled with a detergent tablet can move into a position radially opposite a dosing opening, at which the chute begins.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

Proximity control device and domestic electrical appliance equipped therewith

      
Application Number 17533790
Grant Number 12104305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-23
First Publication Date 2022-06-02
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schade, Lukas
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Irlbacher, Josef
  • Zühlke, Günter

Abstract

A capacitive proximity control device (28) for a domestic washing machine (10) or other domestic electrical appliance is proposed. In some embodiments, the proximity control device comprises two planar sensor electrodes (34, 36) arranged on a door (20) of the washing machine at a spatial distance from one another. An electronic assembly is connected to the two sensor electrodes, which electronic assembly is adapted to generate, in association with each of the two sensor electrodes, an electrical sensor signal which is representative of a change in a capacitance associated with the sensor electrode in question. By mutual correlation of the two sensor signals, the electronic assembly is able to determine a proximity operation of the control device. A shielding electrode can be arranged in the spatial region between the two sensor electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 34/20 - Parameters relating to constructional components, e.g. door sensors
  • D06F 34/14 - Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
  • D06F 103/00 - Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
  • D06F 105/44 - Opening, closing or locking of doors
  • G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitance; Measuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance method; Measuring loss factor; Measuring dielectric constants

26.

Method to minimize the temperature drift of optical turbidity sensors

      
Application Number 17467321
Grant Number 11879788
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-06
First Publication Date 2022-03-24
Grant Date 2024-01-23
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

A sensor suitable for optical turbidity measurements is described. The sensor is suitable for use in a water-bearing domestic electrical appliance (e.g. washing machine or dishwasher) and allows the temperature dependence of the turbidity measurements obtained by means of a first light detector to be compensated for. To this end, the sensor implements, in addition to a turbidity-measuring path along which a measuring-light beam is sent through a measuring space containing the turbid medium to a first light detector, a reference measuring path along which a reference light beam is transported to a second light detector which is thermally coupled with the first light detector. A heat-equalizing element can ensure that any temperature differences between the two light detectors are minimized. Both light-measuring paths can run in some regions inside the same solid-material light-conducting structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
  • D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
  • G01N 21/59 - Transmissivity
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • D06F 103/20 - Washing liquid condition, e.g. turbidity
  • G01N 21/27 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
  • G01N 21/53 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid within a flowing fluid, e.g. smoke

27.

Apparatus for cleaning a fluid, in particular air

      
Application Number 17469367
Grant Number 12007145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-08
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2024-06-11
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Hanauer, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning a fluid, in particular air, comprising a through-channel for the fluid, a radiation source device and a photocatalysis device, wherein the radiation source device emits electromagnetic radiation, wherein, in order to generate a photocatalytic reaction, the photocatalysis device can be exposed to at least some of the electromagnetic radiation, wherein a sensor device is provided to detect at least one change in radiation parameters of the electromagnetic radiation, wherein a control device is connected to the sensor device via signals, and wherein at least one control parameter of the radiation source device can be modified by means of the control device in the case of a deviation of the radiation parameter from a setpoint/threshold value or setpoint/threshold range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 9/20 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • F24F 8/22 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by sterilisation using UV light

28.

Display apparatus for a domestic appliance

      
Application Number 17411670
Grant Number 11857706
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-25
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a display apparatus for a domestic appliance, at least one air treatment apparatus being integrated in the display apparatus, the at least one air treatment apparatus comprising a first radiation source device by means of which a fluid, in particular air, passing through a passage channel can be treated.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

Air treatment apparatus for a domestic appliance

      
Application Number 17469271
Grant Number 12128163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-08
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2024-10-29
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Zühlke, Günter

Abstract

The invention relates to an air treatment apparatus for a domestic appliance, with at least one air flow device being provided, by means of which an air flow into and/or out of the air treatment apparatus can be generated, the air flow passing through at least one treatment device, and the air treatment apparatus having a closure device by means of which the air treatment apparatus can be sealingly closed.

IPC Classes  ?

30.

Domestic electrical appliance and door latch therefor

      
Application Number 17394532
Grant Number 11781345
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
First Publication Date 2022-03-03
Grant Date 2023-10-10
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor Lang, Markus

Abstract

A door latch for a domestic electrical appliance wherein the door latch comprises a rotary gripper which, on closing of a door, can be transferred from a release position into a gripping position by rotation in a rotational plane, and an electrically controllable locking mechanism having a movably arranged blocking element which, in the gripping position of the rotary gripper, can be fixed in a blocking position in which the blocking element cooperates with the rotary gripper to block the movement of the rotary gripper both from the gripping position into the release position and from the gripping position into a yielding position. The rotary gripper forms a gripping mouth which in the gripping position is oriented to hold captive a closing shackle which, on closing of the door, moves relatively closer to the rotary gripper along a closing path and arranged for a yielding movement into the yielding position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
  • E05C 3/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively

31.

Domestic dishwashing machine and door latch therefor

      
Application Number 17391487
Grant Number 12091891
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-02
First Publication Date 2022-03-03
Grant Date 2024-09-17
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor Bauer, Matthias

Abstract

A domestic dishwashing machine includes a machine body having a dishwashing chamber formed therein, a door for closing the dishwashing chamber, which door is mounted on the machine body so as to be pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis close to the floor, and a door latch for holding the door closed, having a latch assembly installed in a body roof above the dishwashing chamber and includes a one-piece closing member arranged to be movable between an open position and a closed position, and a closing spring arrangement supported on the closing member and which, in the open position of the closing member, urges the closing member into blocking engagement with a blocking surface that prevents relaxation of the closing spring arrangement, and comes into gripping engagement with an engagement structure arranged on the door and pulls the door shut under the action of the relaxing closing spring arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • E05C 3/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively

32.

Domestic dishwasher and dosing system therefor

      
Application Number 17336662
Grant Number 12029373
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-02
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Grimm, Sophia

Abstract

A dosing system for installation in a domestic dishwasher is disclosed. The dosing system in some embodiments permits the automated delivery of a defined dose of a detergent in powder form into a dishwashing chamber of the dishwasher. It comprises for this purpose a supply chamber for receiving a supply of the detergent and an extracting mechanism for extracting a dose of the detergent from the supply and for delivering the extracted dose into a fall channel. In order to assist with expelling an extracted dose of the detergent powder from the fall channel or/and to accelerate drying of the fall channel, the dosing system in some embodiments includes a fan for generating a blowing air stream which flows through at least parts of the fall channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents

33.

Domestic electrical appliance

      
Application Number 17246838
Grant Number 11788340
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-03
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Walz, Dominik
  • Ren, Shaojiang
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Dirnberger, Albert

Abstract

A domestic electrical appliance includes an appliance main body having an access opening to a usable chamber formed inside the appliance main body, and a door which is movably mounted on the appliance main body and which in an open position frees the access opening and in a closed position closes the access opening, a door latch for holding the door closed in the closed position, and a door opener, structurally separate from the door latch, for opening the closed door. The door opener includes a first coupling structure displaceably arranged on one of the appliance main body and the door, an electrically controllable drive unit for driving the first coupling structure, and a second coupling structure arranged on the other of the appliance main body and the door. The first and second coupling structure are configured for push- and pull-transmitting but releasable coupling engagement with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

34.

Shelf assembly and holding strut therefor

      
Application Number 17223524
Grant Number 11536509
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-06
First Publication Date 2021-10-14
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Spiessl, Georg

Abstract

A shelf assembly, in particular for a domestic cooling device, includes a receiving plate having a front plate edge, a rear plate edge and two lateral plate edges, and a holding strut on at least one of the lateral plate edges for supporting the receiving plate. The holding strut has in the region of a rear strut end at least one hook structure for fitting the holding strut into a mounting opening of a carrying structure. At a distance beneath the hook structure, the holding strut forms a first support structure for support on a front side, facing the strut, of the carrying structure. The holding strut, in the region of the rear strut end, at a distance above the first support structure, provides a resiliently deflectable second support structure for support on the front side, facing the strut, of the carrying structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
  • A47B 57/42 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports consisting of hooks coacting with openings the shelf supports being cantilever brackets
  • A47B 96/06 - Brackets or similar supporting means for cabinets, racks or shelves
  • A47B 96/02 - Shelves

35.

Turbidity sensor and water-bearing domestic appliance equipped therewith

      
Application Number 17151429
Grant Number 11800964
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-18
First Publication Date 2021-07-22
Grant Date 2023-10-31
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bernet, Andreas
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

A turbidity sensor for a water-bearing domestic appliance includes a sensor housing having a housing main part and two housing projections protruding from the housing main part side by side and at a distance from one another, where the two housing projections delimit between them a measuring channel for a liquid to be measured. One of the housing projections emits a measuring light beam along a measuring path which runs transversely through the measuring channel to the other housing projection. The measuring path crosses the measuring channel in the channel longitudinal direction remote from a point of smallest channel width of the measuring channel or the measuring channel has a constriction at a longitudinal distance from its longitudinal midpoint, at which constriction the channel width is smaller than in a region of a longitudinal midpoint.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
  • G01N 21/53 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid within a flowing fluid, e.g. smoke

36.

Edge protection module for attachment to an outer edge of a shelf

      
Application Number 17123203
Grant Number 11187454
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-16
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2021-11-30
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Rauch, Markus
  • Wallner, Matthias

Abstract

An edge protection module for attachment to an outer edge of a shelf of a domestic refrigerator, includes a metallic carrier strip having a strip axis, a lighting rod which is mounted on the carrier strip and extends along the strip axis and which has two axially opposite rod ends and a row of lighting elements, which are arranged in an axially distributed manner, and two connection points in electrical connection with the row of lighting elements, which connection points are arranged axially on both sides of the row of lighting elements in a defined axial position relative to the carrier strip and are accessible from outside the edge protection module, where at least one of the connection points is part of a contacting unit which is structurally separate from the lighting rod and is mounted on the carrier strip at an axial distance from the lighting rod.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F21V 3/02 - Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21W 131/305 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

37.

Door latch for a domestic electrical appliance and method for mounting such a door latch

      
Application Number 17069001
Grant Number 12129591
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-13
First Publication Date 2021-04-29
Grant Date 2024-10-29
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Koch, Michael

Abstract

A latch module has an insertion mouth for receiving a closing member on closing of a door of a domestic appliance. Two collar portions which project away from one another are formed on both sides of the insertion mouth. Beneath a first of the collar portions there is formed a first recess, and beneath the second of the collar portions there is formed a second recess, which in some exemplary embodiments has two steps, where a first, less deep step is formed by a first lateral wall sub-portion and a second, deeper step is formed by a second lateral wall sub-portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 9/08 - Fastening the casings of latch-bolt locks or cylinder locks to the wing
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • D06F 58/20 - General details of domestic laundry dryers
  • E05B 65/10 - Locks for special use for panic or emergency doors
  • E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
  • E05C 19/10 - Hook fastenings; Fastenings in which a link engages a fixed hook-like member

38.

Cost improved intelligent sensor

      
Application Number 17077607
Grant Number 12134851
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-22
First Publication Date 2021-04-29
Grant Date 2024-11-05
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sygnat, Daniel
  • Baumer, Johannes

Abstract

A sensor for integration into a domestic washing machine or dishwasher includes a sensor housing and an electronic assembly accommodated in the sensor housing with sensor components for a plurality of different measurement functions. The measurement functions include at least an optical measurement function as well as at least one non-optical measurement function. The electronic assembly has a plug-in interface for an electrical connection plug where the plug-in interface has a plurality of electrical interface contacts for the electrical supply of the electronic assembly and for conducting away measurement information obtained by means of the measurement functions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 34/14 - Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
  • D06F 34/08 - Control circuits or arrangements thereof
  • G01S 17/04 - Systems determining the presence of a target
  • D06F 103/32 - Temperature
  • D06F 103/44 - Current or voltage
  • D06F 103/52 - Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers related to electric heating means, e.g. temperature or voltage
  • D06F 103/64 - Radiation, e.g. microwaves

39.

Device for selectively providing crushed or uncrushed ice

      
Application Number 16991093
Grant Number 11466916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-12
First Publication Date 2021-02-18
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Dimberger, Albert

Abstract

A device for selectively providing crushed or uncrushed ice includes a storage receptacle for storing uncrushed ice pieces, and a grinder, which is fed with ice pieces from the storage receptacle, for crushing the ice pieces. The grinder is concealed behind an end wall which is arranged on a side of the grinder that is opposite the storage receptacle. A mechanical switching element is associated with the grinder and can be switched between two working positions. In its first working position, ice pieces received from the storage receptacle are necessarily introduced into the operating range of the grinder and in its second working position a bypass passage is freed for ice pieces received from the storage receptacle past the grinder. The device also includes a movable adjusting element in mechanical adjusting connection with the switching element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 5/04 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws
  • F25C 5/20 - Distributing ice

40.

Door lock for a domestic electrical appliance

      
Application Number 16868585
Grant Number 11891838
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-07
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor Lang, Markus

Abstract

A door lock for a domestic electrical appliance such as, for example, a washing machine of the top loader type includes a lock module, a housing shell for the floating mounting of the lock module on a housing wall portion of a body of the domestic appliance, a locking member which is arranged to be movable between an unlocking position and a locking position, and an electrically controllable actuator for actuating the locking member. The lock module has an insertion opening for insertion of a closing element on closing of the door of the domestic appliance. The locking member in its unlocking position allows the closing element to move out of the insertion opening and in the locking position effects blocking of the closing element against moving out of the insertion opening. At least one centring slope for the closing element is formed at the insertion opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05B 9/02 - Lock casings or latch-mechanism casings of latch-bolt locks
  • E05B 63/00 - Locks with special structural characteristics
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05B 63/18 - Locks with special structural characteristics with arrangements independent of the locking mechanism for retaining the bolt in the retracted position
  • E05B 17/22 - Means for operating or controlling lock or fastening device accessories, i.e. other than the fastening members, e.g. switches, indicators
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
  • E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings
  • D06F 58/20 - General details of domestic laundry dryers

41.

Door lock for a domestic electrical appliance

      
Application Number 16868598
Grant Number 11624209
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-07
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner EMZ HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Lang, Markus
  • Reitinger, Robert

Abstract

A door lock for a domestic electrical appliance includes a locking member which is electrically switchable between an unlocking position and a locking position, which locking member in the unlocking position allows a closed door of the domestic appliance to be opened and in the locking position is in blocking engagement with a blockable component at least when the door is closed, and an auxiliary member, separate from the blockable component, which is movable in dependence on the closing of the door from a release position into a blocking position. The blocking engagement effects blocking of the closed door against opening. In the release position, the auxiliary member allows the locking member to be transferred from the unlocking position into the locking position; in contrast, in its blocking position, the auxiliary member blocks the locking member against being transferred from the unlocking position into the locking position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 63/18 - Locks with special structural characteristics with arrangements independent of the locking mechanism for retaining the bolt in the retracted position
  • E05B 17/22 - Means for operating or controlling lock or fastening device accessories, i.e. other than the fastening members, e.g. switches, indicators
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • E05B 9/02 - Lock casings or latch-mechanism casings of latch-bolt locks
  • E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
  • E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings
  • E05B 63/00 - Locks with special structural characteristics
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • D06F 58/20 - General details of domestic laundry dryers

42.

Door lock for a domestic electrical appliance with a movably arranged locking member

      
Application Number 16868668
Grant Number 11629528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-07
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Lang, Markus
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Reitinger, Robert

Abstract

A door lock for a domestic electrical appliance comprises a movably arranged locking member, which is selectively adjustable into an unlocking position and a locking position and in the unlocking position permits the opening of a closed door of the domestic appliance and in the locking position is in blocking engagement with a blockable component, at least when the door is closed. The blocking engagement causes the closed door to be blocked against opening. The door lock further comprises an electrically controllable actuator for actuating the locking member, and an electrical door detection switch that switches depending on the closing of the door. The doer lock also comprises an electrical auxiliary switch device, which selectively opens or closes an electrical shunt path to the door detection switch depending on the position of the locking member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 63/18 - Locks with special structural characteristics with arrangements independent of the locking mechanism for retaining the bolt in the retracted position
  • E05B 17/22 - Means for operating or controlling lock or fastening device accessories, i.e. other than the fastening members, e.g. switches, indicators
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • E05B 9/02 - Lock casings or latch-mechanism casings of latch-bolt locks
  • E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • D06F 58/20 - General details of domestic laundry dryers
  • E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings
  • E05B 63/00 - Locks with special structural characteristics

43.

Domestic laundry-washing appliance or dishwasher and optical sensor therefor

      
Application Number 16838082
Grant Number 11249012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-02
First Publication Date 2020-10-08
Grant Date 2022-02-15
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor Schenkl, Johann

Abstract

A domestic laundry-washing appliance including an optical measuring device for obtaining measured values which are representative of a spectral transmission signature of a washing liquid used during operation of the laundry-washing appliance for cleaning textiles, and a control device which is adapted to categorise a cleaning agent contained in the washing liquid in respect of its chemical properties on the basis of the spectral transmission signature obtained, and to control the operation of the laundry-washing appliance in dependence on the categorisation result. The categorisation result can indicate, for example, a distinction between a heavy-duty detergent containing bleach and another bleach-free detergent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/25 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G01N 21/59 - Transmissivity
  • G01N 21/49 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid
  • G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
  • A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • D06F 33/00 - Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers
  • D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
  • D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
  • D06F 34/28 - Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
  • D06F 34/14 - Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
  • D06F 105/52 - Changing sequence of operational steps; Carrying out additional operational steps; Modifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
  • D06F 103/22 - Content of detergent or additives

44.

System for operating a waste container and method for transferring data from a waste container

      
Application Number 16718623
Grant Number 12096210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2024-09-17
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Salomon, Alexander
  • Janssen, Raoul
  • Hahn, Gabi
  • Lindner, Johannes
  • Schmid, Michael
  • Söldner, Andreas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for operating a waste container comprising a waste container which has an electronic control device, a first communication interface for transmitting and receiving data and a storage device, and a server which is remote from the waste container and has a second communication interface, wherein usage data can be stored in the storage device by the control device after use of the waste container, wherein the first communication interface has no device for direct data transmission to the second communication interface, wherein an indirect first data transfer between the first communication interface and the second communication interface and/or between the second communication interface and the first communication interface can be initiated via at least one further communication interface, which is provided in a further communication device, which is not associated with the waste container, wherein the stored usage data are transferable via the first data transfer to the server.

IPC Classes  ?

45.

Tablet dosing system and water-carrying domestic cleaning apparatus equipped therewith

      
Application Number 16720204
Grant Number 11284776
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-19
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2022-03-29
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Grimm, Sophia
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Nitsche, Peter

Abstract

A tablet dosing system, in particular for a domestic dishwasher, includes a magazine for stocking cleaning tablets in a plurality of stacks arranged side by side in a row, and an extractor for extracting cleaning tablets from the magazine. The extractor comprises an extractor member which is arranged to be movable relative to the magazine and which is adapted, without changing the position of the stacks, to serve each of the stacks for the purpose of extracting cleaning tablets. The extractor member is in the form of an extractor roller having a plurality of extraction pockets distributed along the roller axis for each receiving at least one cleaning tablet from the stacks or the extractor member is in the form of a linearly movable extractor slider which is able to serve two adjacent stacks alternately for the purpose of tablet extraction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents
  • D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents

46.

System for operating a refuse container and method for operating a refuse container

      
Application Number 16718701
Grant Number 11873162
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Salomon, Alexander
  • Janssen, Raoul
  • Hahn, Gabi
  • Lindner, Johannes
  • Schmid, Michael
  • Söldner, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for operating a refuse container, comprising a refuse container which has an electronic control device and a first communication interface for sending and receiving data, wherein a first data transfer to at least one further communication interface can be initiated via the first communication interface, said further communication interface being provided in at least one further communication device which is not associated with the refuse container, wherein a further data transfer between at least one internal device can be initiated via the first communication interface, wherein the first and the further data transfer are based on a wireless technology.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65F 1/14 - Other constructional features
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06Q 10/30 - Administration of product recycling or disposal
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit

47.

Luminaire for domestic electric appliance, such as a domestic oven

      
Application Number 16409961
Grant Number 10655863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-13
First Publication Date 2020-05-19
Grant Date 2020-05-19
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

A luminaire for a domestic electric appliance has a light source, a light-guiding body for guiding light emitted by the light source, and a light-permeable window element having a light inlet surface, at which light delivered by the light-guiding body is incident on the window element, and a light outlet surface, at which incident light emerges from the window element after passing through the window element. The light inlet surface has a shape curved in the manner of an arc, which differs from a plane surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/00 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
  • F24C 15/00 - DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION - Details
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

48.

Light bar for installation in a household electrical appliance, shelf assembly and cooling appliance with such a shelf assembly

      
Application Number 16508350
Grant Number 10928018
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-11
First Publication Date 2020-01-16
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Schenkl, Johann

Abstract

A light bar includes an arrangement of several light elements reciprocally spaced behind one another in the longitudinal bar direction where each light element produces a light beam, a reflection surface formed on a light-impermeable reflector body and producing a diffuse scattering effect where a first portion of the light beam of each light element is directed at the reflection surface, a light-permeable window element at which light produced by the light elements exits the light bar. A second portion of the light beam that is different from the first portion is directed past the reflection surface onto the light exit window. The light radiated by the light bar is composed of a direct light proportion and a scattered light proportion, the relative ratio of which in a suitable configuration of the reflector body and the window element can be different in different radiation directions of the light bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
  • F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

49.

Domestic cooling device having a wall light, and method for producing the cooling device

      
Application Number 16396813
Grant Number 10775100
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-29
First Publication Date 2019-11-07
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Forster, Franz

Abstract

A domestic cooling device includes an insulating wall, a cold chamber adjoining the insulating wall, and a wall light arranged on the insulating wall. The wall light includes at least one light source, a window element which forms a transparent window region, and a reflection surface that is arranged in front of the window element in the propagation path of at least a portion of the light radiation coming from the light source. The insulating wall includes an inner lining part adjoining the cold chamber and an insulating foam material arranged behind the inner lining part. An opening is formed in the inner lining part, at least a portion of the reflection surface being arranged within the contour of the opening. At least a portion of the reflection surface is formed by a cover part that covers the opening and with which the insulating foam material is in contact.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F25D 23/06 - Walls
  • F21K 9/66 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction - Details of globes or covers forming part of the light source
  • F21K 9/68 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction - Details of reflectors forming part of the light source
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

50.

Domestic appliance with door opener

      
Application Number 16358061
Grant Number 11179020
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-19
First Publication Date 2019-10-03
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Schemela, Benjamin

Abstract

A domestic appliance, for example a washing machine, comprises a body having an access opening to a process chamber arranged inside the body, a door which is movably attached to the body and which closes the access opening in a closed position, a door-closing mechanism for holding the door closed in its closed position and a door-opening mechanism arranged on the body or on the door, having a push slider, which is movable between a retracted position and a deployed position, and a drive unit for driving the push slider. A transfer of the push slider out of the retracted position into the deployed position effects opening of the closed door, the push slider acts in a pressure-exerting manner on the door or on the body and thereby overcomes a holding-closed action of the door-closing mechanism and opens the closed door.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/627 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • E05F 3/00 - Closers or openers with braking devices, e.g. checks; Construction of pneumatic or liquid braking devices
  • E05F 15/619 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using flexible or rigid rack-and-pinion arrangements
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • D06F 58/20 - General details of domestic laundry dryers

51.

Shelf with lighting function for a domestic cooling device

      
Application Number 16372576
Grant Number 10724789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-02
First Publication Date 2019-10-03
Grant Date 2020-07-28
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Schenkl, Johann

Abstract

A shelf for a domestic cooling device has a base plate with an edge face, an edge strip extending along the edge face of the base plate where the edge strip has a strip body covering the edge face, and at least one light source element where the strip body forms a light reflection surface which is arranged in a propagation path of the light of the at least one light source element and has a diffuse reflecting effect for at least a portion of the light that is incident thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

52.

Domestic cooling device having a wall lighting module

      
Application Number 16253398
Grant Number 10928057
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-22
First Publication Date 2019-08-08
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Wilhelm, Georg

Abstract

A domestic cooling device has a cold chamber delimited by walls, and at least one lighting module fitted into a wall opening of a delimiting wall of the cold chamber. The lighting module includes a light outlet pane, a light source arrangement having at least one light-emitting diode, a reflector body which reflects light in the direction towards the light outlet pane, which light reflection surface is irradiated by each light-emitting diode of the light source arrangement, and a frame part which is produced separately from the reflector body and protrudes from the delimiting wall on the side thereof facing towards the cold chamber, which frame part forms a visible surface which extends all around the light outlet pane and is exposed towards the cold chamber. The frame part is a surface-coated plastics component which is held in place by engaging the underside of the light outlet pane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/24 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors characterised by the material
  • F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F21W 131/305 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

53.

Domestic refrigerator having a wall lighting module

      
Application Number 16223238
Grant Number 10739065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-18
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2020-08-11
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Wilhelm, Georg

Abstract

A domestic refrigerator has a cold chamber delimited by walls, and a lighting module inserted into a wall opening of a delimiting wall of the cold chamber. The lighting module has a planar, transparent light outlet pane arranged parallel to the delimiting wall, a frame inserted into the wall opening, at least one light-emitting diode which, in a projection perpendicular to the pane plane of the light outlet pane, is arranged so that it is concealed, and a light reflection surface, arranged behind the light outlet pane and irradiated by the light-emitting diode where the light reflection surface, in a region that is visible through the light outlet pane when viewed perpendicularly to the pane plane, has all over a roughness depth Rz of between 2.5 μm and 8.0 μm and an arithmetical mean roughness value Ra of between 0.63 μm and 2.4 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F21V 7/22 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21V 21/04 - Recessed bases
  • F21W 131/305 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators

54.

Panel lighting module and method for the mounting thereof

      
Application Number 16225039
Grant Number 10571616
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-19
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Sorgenfrei, Michael
  • Baumer, Tobias
  • Wilhelm, Georg

Abstract

A panel lighting module includes a light guide plate which is intended for the outcoupling of light on at least one of its plate large faces, a light source arrangement having at least one light source arranged adjacent to a first plate narrow face of the light guide plate for coupling light into the first plate narrow face, and a biasing arrangement that resiliently biases the light source in the direction towards the first plate narrow face.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 105/00 - Planar light sources
  • F21W 131/305 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

55.

Domestic refrigeration device, and method of controlling a light source arrangement arranged therein

      
Application Number 16205680
Grant Number 10641545
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-30
First Publication Date 2019-06-06
Grant Date 2020-05-05
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Sygnat, Daniel
  • Schenkl, Johann

Abstract

A domestic refrigeration device comprises an interior for storing foods, a light source arrangement which is configured to emit light, in particular white light, of different spectral characteristics into the interior, and a sensor unit which is configured to optically detect light emitted by the lit interior, to allocate to the detected light a value that is characteristic of the color of the emitted light, and to control the light source arrangement in such a manner that light of a specific spectral characteristic, which is dependent on the value that is characteristic of the color, is emitted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for

56.

Variable colour temperature lighting device for domestic electrical appliances

      
Application Number 16036981
Grant Number 10724732
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-17
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2020-07-28
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Laubscher, Moritz

Abstract

A lighting device for lighting an interior of a domestic electrical appliance is configured to be operated in different lighting modes which differ from one another by the spectral composition of the light of the lighting device delivered into the appliance interior. In some embodiments, the lighting device comprises two light-emitting diodes which differ from one another in terms of the spectral content of the light delivered thereby. The different lighting modes of the lighting device differ from one another by a different operating combination of the light-emitting diodes. By varying the duty cycle and the pulse frequency of a pulse-width-modulated control signal, a control assembly is able to transmit two different pieces of control information to the lighting module in order to control the two light-emitting diodes individually.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F24C 15/00 - DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION - Details
  • D06F 39/00 - LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • D06F 37/26 - Casings; Tubs
  • D06F 33/00 - Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers
  • D06F 34/18 - Condition of the laundry, e.g. nature or weight
  • D06F 34/28 - Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
  • F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21W 131/305 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators
  • F21W 131/307 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for ovens

57.

Pyrolytic oven with a lighting module

      
Application Number 16148363
Grant Number 10962231
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-01
First Publication Date 2019-04-11
Grant Date 2021-03-30
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

A pyrolytic oven comprises a housing and a muffle delimiting a cooking chamber inside the housing. A lighting module serves to illuminate the cooking chamber, wherein the lighting module has a cooling structure with an arrangement of cooling extensions formed in particular as pins or ribs, which project into a gap between housing and muffle and have a convection effect in a cooking mode of the oven. A fan device of the oven is configured and controlled to generate an air flow encountering the cooling structure in the gap in a pyrolytic mode of the oven. The cooling structure of the lighting module further has a wall formation, which in pyrolytic mode generates a wind shadow relative to the air flow for a number of cooling extensions of the cooling structure arranged distributed in a transverse plane to the flow direction of the air flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24C 14/02 - Stoves or ranges having self-cleaning provisions, e.g. continuous catalytic cleaning or electrostatic cleaning pyrolytic type
  • F24C 7/06 - Arrangement or mounting of electric heating elements
  • F24C 9/00 - Stoves or ranges heated by a single type of energy supply not covered by groups or subclass
  • F24C 15/00 - DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION - Details

58.

Door latch for an electrical domestic appliance

      
Application Number 16030904
Grant Number 11434662
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-10
First Publication Date 2019-02-07
Grant Date 2022-09-06
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Bauer, Matthias

Abstract

A door latch for an electrical domestic appliance includes a rotary member arranged to be rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position, a movably arranged catch that is in an arresting engagement with the rotary member when the rotary member is in the closing rotational position, and a locking assembly that includes a movable locking member movable between an unlocking position and a locking position. The arresting engagement is releasable by an overlifting rotational movement of the rotary member. The rotary member is rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position. The locking member, when transferred from the unlocking position into the opening position, causes the arresting engagement of the catch with the rotary member to be released.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05C 19/02 - Automatic catches, i.e. released by pull or pressure on the wing
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05C 3/24 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the bolt being spring-controlled in the form of a bifurcated member
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door

59.

Overlifting door latch with locking mechanism

      
Application Number 16033301
Grant Number 11174581
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-12
First Publication Date 2019-01-17
Grant Date 2021-11-16
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Walz, Dominik

Abstract

A door latch for an electrical domestic appliance includes a rotary member rotationally movable in a rotation plane between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position, a movably arranged catch for arresting engagement by an overlifting rotational movement of the rotary member with the rotary member in its closing rotational position, and a locking assembly having a locking member movable between an unlocking position and a locking position. The rotary member is spring-biased towards the release rotational position and which, in the closing rotational position, holds a closure member to keep a door closed and, in the release rotational position, releases the closure member in order for the door to open. The locking member forms a first blocking arrangement by means of which the locking member in its locking position blocks the rotary member against rotation out of the closing rotational position into the release rotational position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • E05C 19/02 - Automatic catches, i.e. released by pull or pressure on the wing
  • E05C 3/24 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the bolt being spring-controlled in the form of a bifurcated member
  • E05B 63/00 - Locks with special structural characteristics
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

60.

Lighting device for fitting into a wall surface of a domestic electrical appliance

      
Application Number 16026247
Grant Number 10663159
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-03
First Publication Date 2019-01-10
Grant Date 2020-05-26
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

A lighting device for fitting into a wall surface of a domestic electrical appliance, in particular a refrigerator or/and freezer, includes a window pane for the emergence of light, a light source arrangement having at least one light-emitting diode, and a light reflection surface, arranged behind the window pane and irradiated by the light-emitting diode, for reflecting light in the direction towards the window pane. The light reflection surface has regions of different reflection behaviour, where in some embodiments the light reflection surface is divided into a glossy region closer to the light-emitting diode(s) and a scattering region further away from the light-emitting diode(s).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F21K 9/68 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction - Details of reflectors forming part of the light source
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

61.

Door latch for a domestic electrical appliance

      
Application Number 15831960
Grant Number 11225750
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-05
First Publication Date 2018-06-07
Grant Date 2022-01-18
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lang, Markus
  • Spiessl, Georg

Abstract

A door latch for a domestic electrical appliance is provided, which door latch has an electromotively driven locking element for locking the closed door.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door
  • F24C 15/02 - Doors specially adapted for stoves or ranges
  • E05B 47/02 - Adaptation of locks, latches, or parts thereof, for movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
  • H01H 9/20 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor

62.

Domestic oven with muffle lighting

      
Application Number 15682593
Grant Number 10508815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-22
First Publication Date 2018-05-10
Grant Date 2019-12-17
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

A domestic oven includes a muffle which delimits a cooking chamber, and a lighting device for illuminating the cooking chamber. The muffle has in a muffle side wall a light outlet window into which a window element having a light outlet surface is fitted. The lighting device includes a light source which, when viewed normally to the muffle side wall, is arranged outside the contour of the light outlet window, a reflective surface with a diffuse reflecting property which is arranged behind the light outlet surface within the contour of the light outlet window and is irradiated with light from the light source, and a lens element with a collecting property which is arranged in the light path between the light source and the reflective surface. In some embodiments, the lens element is also arranged outside the contour of the light outlet window.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24C 15/00 - DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION - Details
  • F21V 3/02 - Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 7/22 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21W 131/307 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for ovens

63.

Cooling or freezing device having an ice maker with a temperature sensor

      
Application Number 15669165
Grant Number 10309706
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-04
First Publication Date 2018-02-15
Grant Date 2019-06-04
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Schroedel, Roland
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Baierl, Thomas
  • Koch, Michael

Abstract

A cooling or freezing device includes an ice-making tray having a plurality of ice-piece-producing cavities distributed over at least two rows of cavities running parallel to one another. The device further includes a cold air supply system which provides a cold air stream which flows beneath the ice-making tray along the rows of cavities. There is additionally provided a temperature sensor unit which is inserted into a gap formed on the underside of the tray between a pair of adjacent ice-piece-producing cavities. The pair of cavities is formed by two ice-piece-producing cavities which, as seen in the direction of flow of the cold air stream, are the last ice-piece-producing cavities of two adjacent rows of cavities.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/22 - Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds
  • F25C 5/06 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by deforming bodies with which the ice is in contact, e.g. using inflatable members
  • F25D 17/06 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation
  • F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices

64.

Door latch for a domestic electrical appliance

      
Application Number 15643018
Grant Number 10806322
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-06
First Publication Date 2018-01-11
Grant Date 2020-10-20
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Walz, Dominik
  • Lang, Markus

Abstract

A door latch for a domestic electrical appliance includes a latch assembly that includes a locking element arranged to be displaceable between an unlocking position and a locking position, and an arresting element which moves from its release position into the arresting position as the door is closed. The arresting element in the arresting position can be locked by means of the locking element against movement into the release position and in the locked state prevents the closed door from opening. The latch assembly further includes an electric switch which, when the door is closed, responds to a movement of the locking element from the unlocking position into the locking position, and a switch auxiliary control member which, as the door is closed, is urged by the closing body from an active position against a restoring spring force into an inactive position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door
  • E05C 3/14 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the latch
  • E05C 19/02 - Automatic catches, i.e. released by pull or pressure on the wing
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • E05C 3/24 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the bolt being spring-controlled in the form of a bifurcated member
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05B 17/00 - Accessories in connection with locks
  • E05C 5/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving otherwise than only rectilinearly and only pivotally or rotatively
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position

65.

Ice maker for fitting into a door of a cooling or freezing device

      
Application Number 15376945
Grant Number 10222111
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-13
First Publication Date 2017-06-22
Grant Date 2019-03-05
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Rittner, Christian

Abstract

An ice maker for fitting into a door of a cooling or freezing device includes an ice-making tray which is arranged to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, has a plurality of ice-piece-making cavities and a side wall arrangement which extends upwards beyond the ice-piece-making cavities and runs along the periphery of the tray. The ice maker further includes a drive unit for driving the ice-making tray in rotation about the axis of rotation. At least one slot is formed in the side wall arrangement and passes through the side wall arrangement over its entire wall thickness. Alternatively or in addition, at least a portion of the side wall arrangement is made of a different material than a bottom tray part on which the ice-piece-making cavities are formed. Both measures improve the twistability of the ice-making tray for breaking frozen ice pieces away from the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/24 - Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds for refrigerators, e.g. freezing trays
  • F25C 1/243 - Moulds made of plastics, e.g. silicone
  • F25C 5/06 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by deforming bodies with which the ice is in contact, e.g. using inflatable members
  • F25D 23/02 - Doors; Covers
  • F25D 23/04 - Doors; Covers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners

66.

Shelf assembly for a refrigerator or freezer

      
Application Number 15264929
Grant Number 10077935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-14
First Publication Date 2017-03-23
Grant Date 2018-09-18
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Wilhelm, Georg

Abstract

A shelf assembly for a refrigerator or freezer includes a receiving plate for receiving objects, a holding arrangement which is joined to the receiving plate to form a structural unit and by means of which the shelf assembly can be mounted in a cooling or freezing space of the refrigerator or freezer on delimiting walls of the cooling or freezing space, and an electrical consumer such as a lighting module. The holding arrangement has a holding element which is arranged in the region of a side edge of the receiving plate, extends along the side edge and is made at least in part of an electrically conducting metal material. The shelf assembly forms a power supply path via the metal material where the power supply path includes an electrically conducting element that extends into a cutout in the holding element and in electrically conducting contact with the holding element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
  • F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 3/02 - Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
  • F25D 23/06 - Walls
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21W 131/305 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators
  • A47B 96/02 - Shelves

67.

Door lock with door switch

      
Application Number 15258362
Grant Number 10738505
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-07
First Publication Date 2017-03-09
Grant Date 2020-08-11
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor Lang, Markus

Abstract

A door lock for a household electrical appliance has an electric door switch with two contact elements, a pusher and a pusher control element. The pusher presses against a first contact element that holds the door switch in one of the two switching states. When the pusher is displaced from a first pusher position to a second pusher position, the door switch transfers into the other of the two switching states. The pusher control element, which is movable relative to the pusher, moves from one of the two control positions to the other on closing of the door. The pusher control element has a control path where a first path section blocks the pusher against displacement from the first pusher position to the second pusher position and a second path section provides the pusher with space for a displacement from the first pusher position to the second pusher position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 27/08 - Pressure cookers; Lids or locking devices specially adapted therefor
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • D06F 37/28 - Doors; Security means therefor
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05B 17/00 - Accessories in connection with locks
  • E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
  • E05B 17/22 - Means for operating or controlling lock or fastening device accessories, i.e. other than the fastening members, e.g. switches, indicators
  • E05B 65/00 - Locks for special use
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door

68.

Illumination device for an electrical household appliance

      
Application Number 15183016
Grant Number 09920920
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-15
First Publication Date 2017-01-26
Grant Date 2018-03-20
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

An electrical household appliance includes an appliance body having a body interior, into which a shelf for storing objects is inserted, and an illumination device having a light source, and a light-directing structure which couples one portion of the light generated by the light source into a narrow side of the shelf, and directs another portion of the light generated by the light source into the body interior.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • G02B 6/00 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21W 131/301 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for furniture
  • F21W 131/305 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

69.

Optical sensor for a laundry processing appliance

      
Application Number 14993480
Grant Number 10465323
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-12
First Publication Date 2017-01-05
Grant Date 2019-11-05
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Wilhelm, Georg

Abstract

An optical sensor includes a sensor housing having a through-opening that connects a housing interior and that has an opening longitudinal axis, a guide rod that is guided in an axially displaceable manner in the through-opening and that projects into the housing interior, and a reflective-surface carrier that is accommodated in the housing interior and that is motionally coupled to the guide rod and has a diffusely reflecting, reflective surface. The sensor also includes a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element, which are both disposed in a stationary manner relative to the sensor housing and are at a distance from the reflective surface that is dependent on the axial position of the reflective-surface carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically
  • D06F 37/24 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casing; Preventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
  • D06F 39/00 - LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups
  • G01B 11/27 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
  • G01L 1/25 - Measuring force or stress, in general using wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays, neutrons
  • D06F 37/20 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casing; Preventing or damping vibrations

70.

Luminaire for installation in an electrical household appliance

      
Application Number 15057467
Grant Number 10222054
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-01
First Publication Date 2016-09-08
Grant Date 2019-03-05
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

A luminaire for installation in an electrical household appliance, e.g. a washing machine, includes, in one embodiment, two light-emitting diodes mounted on a circuit board, an elongated luminaire housing having a light exit area, which is formed by a light-permeable piece of the housing wall, in an area of a first longitudinal end of the luminaire housing, and also a light-conducting body having a light-conducting tube which extends inside the luminaire housing and which conducts, towards the light exit area, light which is given off by the light-emitting diodes. In one embodiment, a metalizing layer provided on the inner peripheral face of the light-conducting tube rests, in heat-transmitting contact with one or more conductive traces, on the upper side of the circuit board. In addition to its light-conducting function, the light-conducting tube thus fulfills a function for discharging heat from the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
  • F21V 29/508 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of electrical circuits
  • F21V 29/503 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of light sources
  • D06F 37/20 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casing; Preventing or damping vibrations
  • F21K 9/00 - Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers
  • F21V 7/04 - Optical design
  • F21V 13/02 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting device; Snap action mounting
  • F21W 131/307 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for ovens
  • F21W 131/30 - Lighting for domestic or personal use
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources

71.

Refrigeration or freezing cabinet with lighting device arranged on cabinet door

      
Application Number 15057769
Grant Number 10018410
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-01
First Publication Date 2016-09-08
Grant Date 2018-07-10
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

A refrigeration or freezing cabinet includes a cabinet corpus having an interior space configured for storing goods to be chilled or frozen, and a cabinet door which is attached to the cabinet corpus so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis of pivoting. In one embodiment, there is arranged or formed, on the inside of the door, a pair of rib members which extend vertically at a distance from one another and support one or more door shelving elements. In this embodiment, there is attached to one of the rib members of the pair, which rib member is located closer to the axis of pivoting, an illuminating strip designed with a plurality of lighting elements arranged vertically one above another. The illuminating strip is attached to that lateral face of the rib member in question which faces towards the interior space of the refrigerator when the door is open.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F25D 23/04 - Doors; Covers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners

72.

Ice-making assembly for a refrigerator or freezer

      
Application Number 15046617
Grant Number 09890987
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-18
First Publication Date 2016-09-01
Grant Date 2018-02-13
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Schroedel, Roland
  • Bauriedl, Josef

Abstract

An ice-making assembly for installation in a domestic refrigerator or freezer is provided. The ice-making assembly comprises: a frame structure; and first and second ice-making trays supported for rotation about a rotational axis with respect to the frame structure between an ice production position and an ice discharge position, wherein the first and second ice-making trays are disposed behind one another in a direction of the rotational axis and each have a tray longitudinal dimension in the direction of the rotational axis that is larger than a tray width direction in a direction transverse to the rotational axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/24 - Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds for refrigerators, e.g. freezing trays
  • F25C 5/06 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by deforming bodies with which the ice is in contact, e.g. using inflatable members

73.

Door latch for an electrical household appliance, for example a washing machine

      
Application Number 15013262
Grant Number 10240372
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-02
First Publication Date 2016-09-01
Grant Date 2019-03-26
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Walz, Dominik

Abstract

A door latch for an electrical household appliance includes a latch housing in which a gripping unit is received. The door latch further includes a first arresting element which is received in the latch housing such that it is movable between a release position and an arresting position. In the arresting position, the first arresting element blocks the gripping unit to prevent rotation into the open rotational position and, in the release position, permits a rotation of the gripping unit into the open rotational position. A second arresting element is received in the latch housing such that it is movable between an unlocking position and a locking position. In the locking position, the second arresting element effects a blocking of the first arresting element to prevent rotation into the release position, in the unlocking position, the second arresting element permits such a movement of the first arresting element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
  • D06F 37/28 - Doors; Security means therefor
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • E05C 19/02 - Automatic catches, i.e. released by pull or pressure on the wing
  • E05B 65/00 - Locks for special use
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05C 3/24 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the bolt being spring-controlled in the form of a bifurcated member

74.

Appliance lock

      
Application Number 14609715
Grant Number 09957657
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-30
First Publication Date 2016-08-04
Grant Date 2018-05-01
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert Otto
  • Lang, Markus Michael

Abstract

An appliance lock includes a housing and a lid movable between an open and closed positions. First and second sliders supported for movement by the housing. A striker is attachable to the other of the appliance body and lid. The striker is connectable with the housing upon movement of the lid to the closed position. The striker has a first portion for engaging and moving the first slider from a first position to a second position upon lid movement to the closed position. The striker has a second portion for engaging and moving the second slider from a first position to a second position upon lid movement to the closed position. The first and second sliders being in the second positions enables activation of the appliance. Structure minimizes the ability to move the first and second sliders to the second position by substantially anything but the striker.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 1/08 - Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly with latching action
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door
  • D06F 37/28 - Doors; Security means therefor
  • E05C 1/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly

75.

Optical sensor for water-air detection

      
Application Number 14609551
Grant Number 09861248
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-30
First Publication Date 2016-08-04
Grant Date 2018-01-09
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Baumer, Johannes
  • Wilhelm, Georg

Abstract

A sensor and a method of manufacture of a sensor includes a light interface portion comprising first and second walls, where a cavity is provided between the first and second walls, and where the first wall is configured such that at least a portion of light is totally reflected at the first wall when the sensor-external medium is water, and at least a portion of light is coupled out when the sensor-external medium is air, and a portion of light is coupled out and a further portion of light is totally reflected by the first wall when the sensor-external medium comprises foam. Light that is reflected by the first wall is directed toward a second wall, and reflected at the second wall to be directed to a light receiving element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/552 - Attenuated total reflection
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • G01N 21/43 - Refractivity; Phase-affecting properties, e.g. optical path length by measuring critical angle
  • G01N 21/53 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection within a body or fluid within a flowing fluid, e.g. smoke

76.

Refrigerating or freezing apparatus with illuminated interior

      
Application Number 14940529
Grant Number 09885463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-13
First Publication Date 2016-05-19
Grant Date 2018-02-06
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sckenkl, Johann
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

A refrigerating or freezing apparatus comprising an interior and a lighting device for illuminating the interior is presented. The lighting device includes in one embodiment a light-emitting element and a reflecting surface, in the direction of which the light-emitting element emits a light beam and by which the light beam is reflected in the direction of the interior. The lighting device further includes a drive device controlled by a control unit to adjust the light-emitting element with respect to the reflecting surface and thereby vary at least one of the radiating position and radiating direction of the light beam emitted by the light-emitting element relative to the reflecting surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21V 14/04 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of reflectors
  • F25D 27/00 - Lighting arrangements
  • F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
  • F21W 131/305 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

77.

Device for comminuting ice

      
Application Number 14653391
Grant Number 09976787
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-17
First Publication Date 2015-12-10
Grant Date 2018-05-22
Owner
  • BSH Hausgeraete GmbH (Germany)
  • emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Bayerke, Olaf
  • Schmidt, Gerald

Abstract

A device for comminuting ice is particularly suited for a household refrigeration appliance. The device has a rotary shaft, a first cutter unit with at least one fixed blade, and a second cutter unit with at least one moveable blade which is attached to the rotary shaft and can be rotated in a rotational direction. The fixed blade has a comminuting section and a pre-comminuting section which is arranged upstream of the comminuting section counter to the rotational direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 5/02 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice
  • F25C 5/04 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws

78.

Ice dispensing arrangement

      
Application Number 14653296
Grant Number 09677803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-16
First Publication Date 2015-11-26
Grant Date 2017-06-13
Owner
  • BSH Hausgeraete GmbH (Germany)
  • EMZ-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Dirnberger, Albert

Abstract

An ice dispensing arrangement is particularly suited for a household refrigeration appliance. A flap can rotate between a first and a second distribution position. A motor actuates the flap via a transfer device. The transfer device has a rotating transfer element and a flap actuating device. The rotating transfer element is rotated between a first and a second position, in order to rotate the flap, by way of the flap actuation device, between the first and second distribution positions. The rotating transfer element is coupled to the flap actuation device so that the flap, in the first position of the rotating transfer element, is arranged in the first distribution position and, in the second position of the rotating transfer element, the flap is arranged in the second distribution position. A blocking device maintains the flap in the first distribution position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 5/00 - Working or handling ice
  • E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
  • F25C 5/04 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws

79.

Ice dispensing arrangement

      
Application Number 14653307
Grant Number 09557088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-17
First Publication Date 2015-10-22
Grant Date 2017-01-31
Owner
  • BSH Hausgeraete GmbH (Germany)
  • EMZ-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Dirnberger, Albert

Abstract

An ice dispensing arrangement, particularly for a household refrigeration appliance, has a flap that is rotatable between a first and a second distribution position and a motor which actuates the flap via a transfer device. The transfer device has a rotational disk to be connected to a motor shaft, a piston rod and a rotating transfer element. The latter is rotatable a first and second position such that the flap in the first position of the rotating transfer element, is in the first distribution position and in the second position of the rotating transfer element, the flap is in the second distribution position. The rotating transfer element has a coupling element. The piston rod couples a motor shaft-eccentric point of the rotating disk to the coupling element of the rotating transfer element to rotate the transfer element between the first and second positions.

IPC Classes  ?

80.

COOLING AND/OR FREEZING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2015000463
Publication Number 2015/139814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-27
Publication Date 2015-09-24
Owner
  • LIEBHERR-HAUSGERÄTE OCHSENHAUSEN GMBH (Germany)
  • BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH (Germany)
  • EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KG AA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friedmann, Volker
  • Jendrusch, Holger
  • Rapp, Stefan
  • Wiest, Matthias
  • Brabenec, Bernd
  • Kaiser, Mario
  • Keller, Hans Gerd
  • Laible, Karl-Friedrich
  • Lienhart, Peter
  • Demi, Ulrich
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling and/or freezing device, comprising a cooled interior and an ice maker (30) located in the cooled interior, which ice maker has a tray (32) for forming the ice, wherein a water tank (20) is provided, which is connected to the ice maker in such a way that the tray is supplied with water from the water tank, wherein the water tank is located above the tray and wherein no pump is present for conveying the water from the water tank into the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/22 - Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds

81.

COOLING AND/OR FREEZING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2015000465
Publication Number 2015/139816
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-27
Publication Date 2015-09-24
Owner
  • LIEBHERR-HAUSGERÄTE OCHSENHAUSEN GMBH (Germany)
  • BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH (Germany)
  • EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KG AA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friedmann, Volker
  • Jendrusch, Holger
  • Rapp, Stefan
  • Wiest, Matthias
  • Brabenec, Bernd
  • Kaiser, Mario
  • Keller, Hans Gerd
  • Laible, Karl-Friedrich
  • Lienhart, Peter
  • Demi, Ulrich
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Spieβl, Georg
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling and/or freezing device comprising a cooled inner chamber and at least one ice maker which is arranged in the cooled inner chamber. Said ice maker is arranged in a housing (10) which can be totally removed from the cooled inner chamber and can be placed therein.

IPC Classes  ?

82.

COOLING AND/OR FREEZING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2015000464
Publication Number 2015/139815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-27
Publication Date 2015-09-24
Owner
  • LIEBHERR-HAUSGERÄTE OCHSENHAUSEN GMBH (Germany)
  • BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH (Germany)
  • EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KG AA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friedmann, Volker
  • Jendrusch, Holger
  • Rapp, Stefan
  • Wiest, Matthias
  • Brabenec, Bernd
  • Kaiser, Mario
  • Keller, Hans Gerd
  • Laible, Karl-Friedrich
  • Lienhart, Peter
  • Demi, Ulrich
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling and/or freezing device having at least one cooled interior space, and having at least one ice maker (30) arranged in the cooled interior space, wherein the ice maker has a rotatably arranged bowl (32) for forming the ice and a storage container (40) for receiving the ice from the bowl. The bowl can be rotated such that in an emptying position of the bowl, the ice passes from the bowl into the storage container, wherein the device has an air channel for feeding cold air to the ice maker, which ice maker is arranged in a movable fashion such that in at least one position, the ice maker accommodates ice not falling out of the bowl when the bowl is in the emptying position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/10 - Producing ice by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds
  • F25C 5/06 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by deforming bodies with which the ice is in contact, e.g. using inflatable members

83.

REFRIGERATING AND/OR FREEZING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2015000466
Publication Number 2015/139817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-27
Publication Date 2015-09-24
Owner
  • LIEBHERR-HAUSGERÄTE OCHSENHAUSEN GMBH (Germany)
  • BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH (Germany)
  • EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KG AA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friedmann, Volker
  • Jendrusch, Holger
  • Rapp, Stefan
  • Wiest, Matthias
  • Brabenec, Bernd
  • Kaiser, Mario
  • Keller, Hans Gerd
  • Laible, Karl-Friedrich
  • Lienhart, Peter
  • Demi, Ulrich
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

The invention relates to a refrigerating and/or freezing device comprising a cooled interior which can be closed by a door and comprising an ice maker (30) and/or water dispenser which is arranged in the cooled interior. The ice maker or the water dispenser has a dispensing device for dispensing ice or water to a user, and the dispensing device is located within the cooled interior of the device and is designed such that ice or water is automatically dispensed upon being actuated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 5/00 - Working or handling ice
  • F25D 23/12 - Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove

84.

smart econ

      
Application Number 014189641
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-06-02
Registration Date 2016-04-08
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments and devices, and controllers (regulators) for controlling and regulating domestic appliances, heating installations, hot water heating installations, and for circulation control, ventilation installations, underfloor heating systems and electric storage heaters; Apparatus for controlling and regulating domestic appliances, heating installations, hot water heating installations, and for circulation control, ventilation installations, underfloor heating systems and electric storage heaters; Electronic control apparatus for solar thermal energy, heat management and heat pumps; Control and regulating apparatus for heating, hot water, air-conditioning and ventilating; Electronic control apparatus for contactless switches for electronic devices, including infrared optoelectronic devices for detecting approaching objects; Service interval indicators for household appliances; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, regulating or controlling electricity in the field of domestic technology, domestic appliance technology and household appliance technology; Apparatus for transmission of sound or images for use with domestic technology appliances, heating installations and hot water heating installations; Data processing apparatus and computers, including minicomputers and hand-held terminals, the aforesaid goods for controlling and regulating domestic appliances, heating installations, hot water heating installations, and for circulation control, ventilation installations, underfloor heating systems and electric storage heaters; Computer software for controlling and regulating domestic appliances, heating installations, hot water heating installations, and for circulation control, ventilation installations, underfloor heating systems and electric storage heaters, and software for communicating between system components in the field of domestic technology, domestic appliance technology and household appliance technology; Remote control apparatus for domestic appliances and heating installations; Operating consoles for controlling domestic appliances, heating installations, hot water heating installations, and for circulation control, ventilation installations, underfloor heating systems and electric storage heaters; Displays and sensors for heating and cooling systems. Custom-manufacturing of locking, closing and switching systems for use in household appliances; Manufacture of individual complete solutions consisting of sensor devices, mechanical devices and electronic devices in connection with hardware and software, in the field of household, household appliance and household apparatus engineering. Design and development of computer hardware and software for controlling and regulating domestic appliances, heating installations, hot water heating installations, and for circulation control, ventilation installations, underfloor heating systems and electric storage heaters, and software for communicating between system components; Development, construction and testing of individual complete solutions consisting of sensor devices, mechanical devices and electronic devices in connection with hardware and software, in the field of household, household appliance and household apparatus engineering.

85.

ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING AN ILLUMINATED INTERIOR

      
Application Number EP2014054678
Publication Number 2014/166687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-11
Publication Date 2014-10-16
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Signorino, Manfredi
  • Brabec, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical household appliance, namely, a refrigeration and/or freezer device or a stove, having at least one luminous plate (24) illuminating an interior of the appliance, and having a light source device (30) feeding light into at least one narrow side of the luminous plate. According to the invention, the light source device has at least one light-emitting diode (32) and a lens optics, which collects at least a major portion of the light emitted by the light-emitting diode, directing the light to at least one narrow side of the luminous plate.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

ICE DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2013076741
Publication Number 2014/095748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-16
Publication Date 2014-06-26
Owner
  • BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH (Germany)
  • EMZ - HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Dirnberger, Albert

Abstract

The invention relates to an ice distribution arrangement, in particular for a household refrigeration appliance, comprising a flap (12) which can rotate between a first distribution position (44) and a second distribution position (48), a transfer device (14) and a motor (16) which actuates the flap by means of the transfer device (14). Said transfer device (14) comprises a rotating transfer element (56) and a flap actuating device (54). Said rotating transfer element (56) can be rotated between a first position and a second position, in order to rotate the flap (12), by means of the flap actuation device (54), between the first distribution position (44) and the second distribution position (48). Said rotating transfer element (56) is coupled to the flap actuation device (54) in such a way that the flap (12), in the first position of the rotating transfer element (56), is arranged in the first distribution position (44) and in the second position of the rotating transfer element (56), the flap (12) is arranged in the second distribution position (48). A blocking device (58) is provided to maintain the flap (12) in the first distribution position (44).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 5/04 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws

87.

DEVICE FOR COMMINUTING ICE

      
Application Number EP2013076873
Publication Number 2014/095841
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-17
Publication Date 2014-06-26
Owner
  • BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH (Germany)
  • EMZ - HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Bayerke, Olaf
  • Schmidt, Gerald

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for communiting ice (10), in particular for a household refrigerating appliance, comprising a rotary shaft (14), a first cutter unit (16) which has at least one fixed blade (28), and a second cutter unit (18) having at least one moveable blade (44) which is attached to the rotary shaft (14) and can be rotated in a rotational direction. Said fixed blade (28) comprises a communiting section (52) and a pre-communiting section (54) which is arranged upstream of the communiting section (52) counter to the rotational direction (D).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 5/04 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws

88.

ICE DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number EP2013076864
Publication Number 2014/095832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-17
Publication Date 2014-06-26
Owner
  • BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH (Germany)
  • EMZ - HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauriedl, Josef
  • Dirnberger, Albert

Abstract

The invention relates to an ice distribution arrangement (10), in particular for a household refrigeration appliance, comprising a flap (12) which can rotate between a first distribution position (44) and a second distribution position (48), a transfer device (14) and a motor (16) which actuates the flap (12) by means of the transfer device (14). Said transfer device (14) comprises a rotational disk (60) which can be connected to the shaft of the motor (12), at least one piston rod (62, 64) and a rotating transfer element (56). Said rotating transfer element (56) can be rotated between a first position and a second position such that the flap (12) in the first position of the rotating transfer element (56), is arranged in the first distribution position (44) and in the second position of the rotating transfer element (56), the flap (12) is arranged in the second distribution position (48). Said rotating transfer element (56) comprises a coupling element (65). The at least one piston rod (62, 64) couples a point of the rotating disk (60), which is eccentric to the motor shaft (16), to the coupling element (65) of the rotating transfer element (56) such that the rotating transfer element (56) can be rotated between the first position and the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

89.

Dish washer

      
Application Number 13964317
Grant Number 09380924
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-12
First Publication Date 2014-03-20
Grant Date 2016-07-05
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Nitsche, Peter
  • Lang, Markus

Abstract

A dish washer comprises a carcass having a washing compartment accessible through an access opening, and a door attached to the carcass for closing the access opening. The door is bounded on its door side facing the washing compartment by a door inner wall, which provides sealing contact surfaces for a sealing arrangement attached to the carcass. A door latch comprises a latch head attached to the door and fixed relative to the latter, and a latch unit arranged on the carcass and having two latch arms which are movable relative to one another and embrace the latch head on both sides when the door is closed. On closing the door the latch head runs against the latch arms and pushes apart the latter from a relative rest position against spring force. The latch head rises preferably completely above the surface contour of the door inner wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door

90.

Door lock for a dishwashing machine

      
Application Number 13397755
Grant Number 09101259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-16
First Publication Date 2013-02-28
Grant Date 2015-08-11
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Nitsche, Peter
  • Lang, Markus

Abstract

A door lock for a dishwashing machine includes a lock housing, a pair of closing arms being held in and projecting from the lock housing and having free arm portions projecting from the lock housing that are deflectable relative to one another from a relative normal position in a first deflection direction counter to the action of a resetting spring arrangement, and a closing mouth, into which the free arm portions engage during closing of the door, having deflection surfaces encountered by the free arm portions during engagement into the closing mouth and which bring about a relative deflection of the free arm portions counter to the resetting action of the resetting spring arrangement, where the free arm portions during further engagement is move past the deflection surfaces and in so doing experience an at least partial resetting in the direction of their relative normal position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 19/06 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings in which the securing part is formed or carried by a spring and moves only by distortion of the spring, e.g. snaps
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • E05C 19/02 - Automatic catches, i.e. released by pull or pressure on the wing
  • E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings
  • D06F 37/42 - Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05B 47/02 - Adaptation of locks, latches, or parts thereof, for movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means

91.

Optical sensor, in particular for installation in a household washing machine or dishwasher

      
Application Number 13172926
Grant Number 08531670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-06-30
First Publication Date 2012-06-28
Grant Date 2013-09-10
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Hanauer, Thomas

Abstract

An optical sensor to measure the turbidity of wash water in a household washing machine or dishwasher, includes a housing having a housing interior containing a measurement module having a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element, the measurement module defining a measurement light path which extends from the light-emitting element to the light-receiving element and passes outside the housing over a part of its path length. The light-emitting element and the light-receiving element are arranged together in a first subspace of the housing interior, and the measurement light path extends over a part of its path length through at least one second subspace of the housing interior, which is sealed from the first subspace. All the electrical/electronic components of the measurement module are fitted in the first subspace, so that any ingress of wash water into the second subspace does not compromise the electrical functionality of the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

92.

Light emitting device for a drum of a household appliance

      
Application Number 13386745
Grant Number 09170001
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-27
First Publication Date 2012-05-17
Grant Date 2015-10-27
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor Schenkl, Johann

Abstract

A household appliance light emitting device has a light diode that emits a light beam having a cross-section area and a light deflection device through which the light beam travels and that deflects the entering light beam such that the light beam exits asymmetrically to the optical axis of the household appliance light emitting device from the light deflection device. The light deflection device is designed integrally with a housing where the light diode is arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 19/02 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for adjustment, e.g. for focusing
  • D06F 37/26 - Casings; Tubs
  • F21V 5/02 - Refractors for light sources of prismatic shape
  • F21V 13/02 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements
  • F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting device; Snap action mounting
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21W 131/30 - Lighting for domestic or personal use
  • F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)

93.

Door latch for an electrical household appliance

      
Application Number 13295190
Grant Number 09107560
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-14
First Publication Date 2012-05-17
Grant Date 2015-08-18
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor Bauriedl, Josef

Abstract

A door latch for an electrical household appliance includes a closing spring arrangement which is tensioned in an open position of the door latch and relaxes upon closing of the door, and a gripping unit which grips a closing element upon closing of the door and releases it again upon opening of the door. The gripping unit in the open position of the door latch is in blocking engagement with a blocking element. The closing element upon the closing of the door causes a rotary movement of the gripping unit about an axis of rotation where the gripping unit comes out of blocking engagement with the blocking element. The gripping unit has a base body bearing at least one supporting projection, projecting coaxially with respect to the axis of rotation, for supporting the gripping unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 3/14 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the latch
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • E05B 17/00 - Accessories in connection with locks
  • E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
  • E05C 5/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving otherwise than only rectilinearly and only pivotally or rotatively
  • E05C 19/02 - Automatic catches, i.e. released by pull or pressure on the wing

94.

Device to capture the relative position of a component of which the position can change relative to a reference component of a washing handling device, and corresponding washing handling device

      
Application Number 13074168
Grant Number 08888929
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-29
First Publication Date 2012-03-29
Grant Date 2014-11-18
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KgaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkl, Johann
  • Baumer, Johannes
  • Sorgenfrei, Michael
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

A device to capture the relative position of a component (14) of which the position can change relative to a reference component (12) of a washing handling device (10), in particular a washing machine or drier, includes at least one light source (34, 38, 42), at least one light receiver (36, 40, 44), a light-reflecting surface (50, 52), which reflects light which the light source (34, 38, 42) emits to the light receiver (36, 40, 44). The device is designed to capture the present relative position of the changeable-position component (14) relative to the reference component (12), according to the reflected light which the light receiver (36, 40, 44) captures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 3/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
  • D06F 39/00 - LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups
  • D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically

95.

REFRIGERATOR, IN PARTICULAR DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR HAVING AN ICE CUBE MAKER

      
Application Number EP2011062062
Publication Number 2012/022554
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-14
Publication Date 2012-02-23
Owner
  • BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH (Germany)
  • EMZ - HANAUER GMBH & CO. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dirnberger, Albert
  • Eckl, Gerhard
  • Koch, Norman
  • Spiessl, Georg

Abstract

The invention relates to a refrigerator, in particular a domestic refrigerator, having an ice cube maker (1), having a drive (7) for pivoting and/or twisting at least two ice cube trays (4, 5) which each have a filling level (8, 11) which is bounded by two longitudinal sides (9a, 9b, 12a, 12b) and can be reoriented about a common rotation axis (D). The at least two ice cube trays (4, 5) are arranged with in each case one of the first longitudinal sides (9a, 12a) thereof closer to the rotation axis (D) than the respective second longitudinal sides (9b, 12b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25C 1/24 - Construction of moulds; Filling devices for moulds for refrigerators, e.g. freezing trays
  • F25C 5/06 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by deforming bodies with which the ice is in contact, e.g. using inflatable members

96.

Optical sensor for use in a domestic washing machine or dishwasher

      
Application Number 12830375
Grant Number 08648321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-05
First Publication Date 2012-01-05
Grant Date 2014-02-11
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schenkel, Johann
  • Brabec, Martin
  • Signorino, Manfredi

Abstract

2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 15/06 - Investigating concentration of particle suspensions
  • G01J 5/08 - Optical arrangements

97.

Combination transmission selector and speed sensor

      
Application Number 12966013
Grant Number 08733189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-13
First Publication Date 2011-06-16
Grant Date 2014-05-27
Owner EMZ-Hanauer GmbH & Co KGAA (Germany)
Inventor Durfee, Anthony Lewis

Abstract

A combination module for an appliance includes a transmission selector mechanism adapted to selectively operate transmission shift structure of the appliance, and a speed sensor mechanism adapted to sense the operative speed of a motive element of the appliance. In one example, the combination module further includes a single electrical connector adapted to electrically couple the transmission selector mechanism and the speed sensor mechanism to control circuitry of the appliance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 21/10 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides all movement being in, or parallel to, a single plane

98.

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE FOR A DRUM OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

      
Application Number EP2010004599
Publication Number 2011/012292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-27
Publication Date 2011-02-03
Owner EMZ-HANAUER GMBH & Co. KGAA (Germany)
Inventor Schenkl, Johann

Abstract

The invention relates to a household appliance light emitting device having a light diode (10) that emits a light beam having a cross-section area and a light deflection device (4) through which the light beam (8) travels and that deflects the entering light beam (8) such that the light beam (22) exits asymmetrically to the optical axis of the household appliance light emitting device from the light deflection device (4). The light deflection device (4) is designed integrally with a housing wherein the light diode (10) is arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 39/00 - LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • F21V 5/02 - Refractors for light sources of prismatic shape

99.

Air-flap device for a refrigerator and/or freezer for equipping a kitchen

      
Application Number 12160391
Grant Number 08545297
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-01-08
First Publication Date 2010-07-01
Grant Date 2013-10-01
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spiessl, Georg
  • Durfee, Anthony

Abstract

An air-flap device for a refrigerator and/or freezer for equipping a kitchen comprises an air flap (18) which is mounted so as to be pivotable about a first axis of rotation (20) between an open position and a closing position and which, in the open position, unblocks an air-passage aperture (16) for the passage of air and, in the closing position, blocks said air-passage aperture, at least substantially, against the passage of air, and said air-flap device also comprises a motorized flap-actuating mechanism for displacing the air flap in a pivoting manner. According to the invention, the flap-actuating mechanism comprises a movably disposed flap-actuating element (26) having a flap-engaging section (32) which can be moved, as a result of movement of said flap-actuating element, from outside the pivoting space of the air flap into said pivoting space in order, in doing so, to pass into engagement with the air flap and lift the latter out of one of the two flap positions towards the other. The flap-actuating element (26) is preferably a body of revolution which is disposed so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation (28) which is substantially parallel to the first axis of rotation (20) but extends at a distance from the latter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25D 17/08 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection by forced circulation using ducts

100.

smart Sol

      
Application Number 009144131
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-06-01
Registration Date 2013-01-01
Owner emz-Hanauer GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data-processing equipment and computers; Computers software and computer hardware; solar regulators; thermometers, volumeters and regulators for use in thermal energy production installations; all the aforementioned goods not in relation to the manufacture of photovoltaic wafers, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic modules and silicone-based raw materials for use in photovoltaic manufacturing. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; solar collectors; thermal solar stations for water heating; pumps, safety valves (included in class 11); all the aforementioned goods not in relation to the manufacture of photovoltaic wafers, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic modules and silicone-based raw materials for use in photovoltaic manufacturing.
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