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EP0505684A3 - Programming device for a washing machine - Google Patents

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EP0505684A3
EP0505684A3 EP19920101306 EP92101306A EP0505684A3 EP 0505684 A3 EP0505684 A3 EP 0505684A3 EP 19920101306 EP19920101306 EP 19920101306 EP 92101306 A EP92101306 A EP 92101306A EP 0505684 A3 EP0505684 A3 EP 0505684A3
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programming device
washing machine
cam system
mechanical cam
dishwashers
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Marcello Premoli
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Whirlpool EMEA SpA
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Merloni Elettrodomestici SpA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/46—Devices for the automatic control of the different phases of cleaning ; Controlling devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2301/00—Manual input in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. information entered by a user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2401/00—Automatic detection in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, e.g. information provided by sensors entered into controlling devices
    • A47L2401/20—Time, e.g. elapsed operating time
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/01—Water supply, e.g. opening or closure of the water inlet valve
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/02—Water discharge, e.g. opening or closure of discharge valve
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/06—Water heaters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/26—Indication or alarm to the controlling device or to the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/30—Regulation of machine operational steps within the washing process, e.g. performing an additional rinsing phase, shortening or stopping of the drying phase, washing at decreased noise operation conditions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/32—Stopping or disabling machine operation, including disconnecting the machine from a network, e.g. from an electrical power supply

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  • Washing And Drying Of Tableware (AREA)
  • Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a programming device for washing machines, in particular for dishwashers, able to control the execution of a plurality of different washing programs, comprising a mechanical cam system, controlled by means of command buttons; the characterising principle consists in the fact that the mechanical cam system is of the customary type and comprises a single operative motor.
EP92101306A 1991-01-31 1992-01-28 Programming device for a washing machine Expired - Lifetime EP0505684B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITTO910064A IT1246133B (en) 1991-01-31 1991-01-31 WASHING MACHINE PROGRAMMER DEVICE
ITTO910064 1991-01-31

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EP0505684A2 EP0505684A2 (en) 1992-09-30
EP0505684A3 true EP0505684A3 (en) 1992-10-21
EP0505684B1 EP0505684B1 (en) 1999-05-26

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EP92101306A Expired - Lifetime EP0505684B1 (en) 1991-01-31 1992-01-28 Programming device for a washing machine

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IT (1) IT1246133B (en)

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IT1291034B1 (en) * 1997-02-18 1998-12-14 Prealpina Tecnoplastica WASHING MACHINE WITH PERFECTED DEVICE FOR LOADING AND DOSING OF LIQUID, AND RELATED METHOD OF DOSING.
DE10259060A1 (en) * 2002-12-17 2004-07-01 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Washing process and dishwasher
JP5670847B2 (en) * 2011-06-20 2015-02-18 ホシザキ電機株式会社 washing machine

Citations (8)

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US1108344A (en) * 1914-01-06 1914-08-25 Davis Automatic Filing Company Indexing apparatus.
FR1263546A (en) * 1960-07-13 1961-06-09 Hoover Ltd Automatic control for automatic machine with several programs
CH358404A (en) * 1961-04-13 1961-11-30 Remmele Wilfred Program control device, in particular for washing machines
US3259764A (en) * 1963-11-08 1966-07-05 Gen Electric Dishwasher control means
CH445434A (en) * 1965-07-23 1967-10-31 Kieninger & Obergfell Electric program control device for work machines, in particular household machines
US3384098A (en) * 1966-08-17 1968-05-21 Gen Electric Control means for automatic dishwasher
US3861413A (en) * 1974-01-28 1975-01-21 Fedders Corp Indicating device for a dishwasher
EP0396915A2 (en) * 1989-04-13 1990-11-14 Miele & Cie. GmbH & Co. Method and device for programme selection and programme control of household appliances

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1108344A (en) * 1914-01-06 1914-08-25 Davis Automatic Filing Company Indexing apparatus.
FR1263546A (en) * 1960-07-13 1961-06-09 Hoover Ltd Automatic control for automatic machine with several programs
CH358404A (en) * 1961-04-13 1961-11-30 Remmele Wilfred Program control device, in particular for washing machines
US3259764A (en) * 1963-11-08 1966-07-05 Gen Electric Dishwasher control means
CH445434A (en) * 1965-07-23 1967-10-31 Kieninger & Obergfell Electric program control device for work machines, in particular household machines
US3384098A (en) * 1966-08-17 1968-05-21 Gen Electric Control means for automatic dishwasher
US3861413A (en) * 1974-01-28 1975-01-21 Fedders Corp Indicating device for a dishwasher
EP0396915A2 (en) * 1989-04-13 1990-11-14 Miele & Cie. GmbH & Co. Method and device for programme selection and programme control of household appliances

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EP0505684A2 (en) 1992-09-30
IT1246133B (en) 1994-11-15
ITTO910064A0 (en) 1991-01-31
DE69229245D1 (en) 1999-07-01
ITTO910064A1 (en) 1992-07-31
EP0505684B1 (en) 1999-05-26
DE69229245T2 (en) 2000-02-24

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