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EP3352641B1
EP3352641B1 EP16760678.9A EP16760678A EP3352641B1 EP 3352641 B1 EP3352641 B1 EP 3352641B1 EP 16760678 A EP16760678 A EP 16760678A EP 3352641 B1 EP3352641 B1 EP 3352641B1
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Martin Heinle
Ersin Isbilen
Thomas Steck
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Paul Hettich GmbH and Co KG
BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
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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
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    • A47L15/50—Racks ; Baskets
    • A47L15/506—Arrangements for lifting racks for loading or unloading purposes

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  • the present invention relates to a lifting device for items to be washed in a dishwasher and a dishwasher with such a lifting device.
  • a dishwasher has a washing compartment and at least one washware holder that can be moved into or out of the washing compartment.
  • the dishwasher can have a plurality of items to be washed that are arranged one above the other, such as a lower rack, an upper rack or a cutlery basket. Since the lower rack is arranged near a bottom of the washing tub, loading and unloading of the lower rack requires the user to kneel or bend down toward the lower rack.
  • the pamphlet EP 2 818 092 A1 discloses a lifting device for a lower basket of a dishwasher. With the help of the lifting device, the lower basket can be moved from a lower position to an upper position and vice versa.
  • An actuating element is provided on the lower rack, with the aid of which the lower rack can be unlocked in its upper position and is automatically shifted to the lower position by its own weight and/or the weight of the items to be washed in it.
  • the pamphlet U.S. 2004/244825 A1 discloses a warewashing machine comprising a housing defining a chamber with an open front surface allowing front access to the chamber.
  • a first drawer is provided which is movable on the housing is attached.
  • a drawer lift mechanism is also provided which moves the first drawer between the load/unload position and a raised position above the load/unload position.
  • the drawer lift mechanism may be a scissor lift operable between a retracted position and an extended position so as to move the first drawer to the raised position when the scissor lift is in the extended position. Further, the drawer lift mechanism may raise the first drawer approximately 0.3 to 0.6 m and/or include an actuator that automatically moves the first drawer between the raised position and the Loading/unloading position moved.
  • the pamphlet WO 2014/102367 A1 discloses a dishwasher having a wash tub, a tub door allowing access into the wash tub, a lower rack and an upper rack in which items to be washed are placed.
  • the dishwashing machine is characterized by a bracket forming a plane, which is connected to the two side walls of the washing tub to move both forwards and backwards between a horizontal and a vertical position.
  • the lower dish rack can be pushed through the wash tub or over the holder into the wash tub.
  • the holder is hidden in its vertical position within the flush tank.
  • the dishwasher is characterized by a lifting mechanism which is arranged on the two side walls of the washing tub and which enables the holder to be moved straight up and down between a lower position on the inner surface of the tub door.
  • a drive mechanism is provided, by which the lifting mechanism can be triggered or stopped.
  • the pamphlet WO 2014/102374 A1 discloses a dishwasher having a wash tub, a tub door allowing access into the wash tub, a lower rack and an upper rack in which items to be washed are placed.
  • the dishwasher is characterized by a holder which makes it possible to hold the lower dish rack from below when the lower dish rack is pulled from inside the opened washing tank over an inner surface of the opened tank door, and which releases again from the lower dish rack when the lower basket is pushed back into the washing compartment via the inner surface of the opened compartment door.
  • the dishwasher is characterized by a lifting mechanism which is arranged on the inner surface of the container door and which acts telescopically in a direction perpendicular to the inner surface of the opened container door, i.e. opens or closes.
  • the lift mechanism In the closed position, the lift mechanism is coplanar with the surface of the opened container door, whereas in an open position, in which the holder is in an upper position, the lift mechanism linearly moves the holder between a lower position, which is on the inner surface of the container door , and moved to an up position. Furthermore, a drive mechanism is provided, which is arranged on the inner surface of the container door and by which the lifting mechanism can be triggered or stopped.
  • the pamphlet EP 1 310 205 A1 discloses a basket-like container for a household appliance, in particular in the form of a crockery basket, the container being movable along laterally arranged guides from a basic position inside a household appliance to a loading position in front of the household appliance and being equipped with a height adjustment device, by means of which the container can be moved to different heights opposite the guides as well as in different inclined positions.
  • the height adjustment device consists of carrying straps with latching notches attached to the guides and extending vertically upwards over the guides and carrying devices connected to the container, the carrying devices each being provided with latching pawls which can be latched within the latching notches of the carrying straps - supporting the container - and can be moved out of the engagement area of the latching notches of the carrying straps by an unlocking handle forming part of the respective carrying device.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an improved lifting device for receiving items to be washed in a dishwasher.
  • a lifting device for a washing item holder of a dishwasher in particular a domestic dishwasher, is proposed, the lifting device being set up to raise the washing item holder from a starting position to an end position or to lower it from the end position to the starting position, the lifting device comprising a locking device which is used for this purpose is set up, the dishwashing automatically in a to lock the intermediate position between the starting position and the end position, wherein the lifting device comprises a manually operable actuating device for locking and unlocking the locking device, wherein the washware receptacle can only be moved from the starting position to the end position or vice versa if the actuating device is used to unlock the locking device of the lifting device is manually actuated, and wherein the locking device of the lifting device automatically locks the washware receptacle in the intermediate position when the actuating device is not actuated.
  • the actuator is provided on the hoist, and the actuator includes a handle rotatably attached to the hoist.
  • the actuating device can be part of the lifting device. Furthermore, the actuating device can include the locking device of the lifting device.
  • the handle rotatably attached to the hoist may be provided on a handle of the hoist.
  • the lifting device has a scissor lift table, which can be operated using the handle.
  • the washware holder can preferably be locked in any possible or arbitrary intermediate position between the starting position and the end position.
  • the washware receptacle is preferably a lower basket of the dishwasher.
  • the dishwasher can also have an upper basket and/or a cutlery basket.
  • the actuating device provided on the lifting device is coupled mechanically or by signaling to the locking device of the lifting device.
  • the actuating device can be mechanical, in particular with the aid of a Bowden cable, a gear, a linkage, a shaft or the like, hydraulic, for example using oil, water or other fluids, electrically, in particular with the aid of a flow control valve or a wax actuator, magnetically or with the aid of be coupled to the locking device of the lifting device via a radio link.
  • the locking device of the lifting device can be locked and unlocked by rotating the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device.
  • a switch is provided on the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device, with the locking device of the lifting device being able to be locked and unlocked by actuating the switch.
  • the switch is preferably a slide switch which is linearly displaceable relative to the handle rotatably mounted on the lifting device. Regardless of the actuation of the switch, the handle, which is rotatably attached to the lifting device, can be rotated relative to the handle. As a result, the actuating device can be operated particularly well when raising and lowering the washware holder.
  • the actuating device provided on the lifting device comprises a handle rotatably attached to the lifting device and an actuating element, wherein the locking device of the lifting device can be locked and unlocked by moving the actuating element relative to the handle attached to the lifting device.
  • the actuating element is preferably rod-shaped. To unlock the locking device of the lifting device, the actuating element and the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device are gripped at the same time, whereby the Actuating element is moved towards the handle. When the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device is released, the actuating element moves spring-driven away from the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device and the locking device of the lifting device is locked.
  • the actuating device provided on the lifting device comprises a handle attached to the lifting device, which can be pivoted relative to the lifting device or linearly displaced to lock and unlock the locking device of the lifting device.
  • the handle is rotatably mounted on the lifting device.
  • the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device is first pivoted relative to the lifting device, as a result of which the locking device of the lifting device is unlocked.
  • the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device can be horizontally or vertically displaceable with respect to the washware holder.
  • the locking device of the lifting device is locked again.
  • the actuating device provided on the lifting device comprises a handle rotatably attached to the lifting device and a shift sleeve which can be displaced linearly to the handle attached to the lifting device to lock and unlock the locking device of the lifting device.
  • the shift sleeve is preferably sleeve-shaped.
  • the shift sleeve can be pushed back and forth on the handle that is rotatably attached to the lifting device. When the shift sleeve is released, the locking device of the lifting gear is locked.
  • the lifting device comprises a drive device which is set up to support the manual raising or lowering with a supporting force when the washware receptacle is raised or lowered manually.
  • the hoist may be a passive hoist. That is, the lifting device has no active drive element.
  • the lifting device can be an active lifting device, in which case the lifting device has an active drive element such as an electric motor.
  • the actuating device and the locking device are set up to unlock or lock the lifting device.
  • the actuating device and the locking device can additionally or optionally be set up to activate or deactivate the active drive element.
  • the drive device can comprise a spring element or an electric motor.
  • the spring element can be a cylinder spring or a gas pressure spring.
  • a dishwasher in particular a household dishwasher, is proposed with a washing item holder and such a lifting device.
  • the washing item receptacle can be detachably attached to the lifting device, in particular suspended in it.
  • lifting device and/or the dishwasher also include combinations of features or embodiments described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments that are not explicitly mentioned.
  • the person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the lifting device and/or the dishwasher.
  • lifting device and/or the dishwasher are the subject of the dependent claims and the exemplary embodiments of the lifting device and/or the dishwasher described below.
  • the lifting device and/or the dishwasher are explained in more detail below on the basis of preferred embodiments with reference to the enclosed figures.
  • the 1 shows a schematic side view of an embodiment of a dishwasher.
  • the 2 and the 3 each show a further schematic side view of the dishwasher 1 Figures 1 to 3 referenced at the same time.
  • the dishwasher 1 is a domestic dishwasher.
  • the dishwasher 1 has a washing compartment 2 .
  • the washing container 2 is in particular cuboid.
  • the washing compartment 2 is preferably made of sheet steel.
  • the washing container 2 can at least partially consist of a be made of plastic material.
  • the rinsing container 2 has an opening 3 on the front side, which, with the aid of a 2 shown door 27 can be closed watertight.
  • the dishwasher 1 comprises at least one washware receptacle 4.
  • the dishwasher 1 preferably comprises a plurality of washware receptacles 4.
  • the washware receptacle 4 is in the form of a grid or basket.
  • the washware receptacle 4 can be a lower dish rack or a lower rack of the dishwasher 1 .
  • the dishwasher 1 can have an upper basket and/or a cutlery basket, which, however, are in the Figures 1 to 3 are not shown.
  • the washing item receptacle 4 can be moved into or out of the washing compartment 2 as desired.
  • the washing item receptacle 4 can be pulled out of the washing compartment 2 in a pull-out direction A (arrow) and pushed into the washing compartment 2 in a push-in direction E (arrow) counter to the pull-out direction A (arrow).
  • the washing item holder 4 can be moved completely out of the washing compartment 2 and into it.
  • the dishwasher 1 further includes a lifting device 5, which is adapted to the washing items 4 of a in the 1 shown starting position P A in a 3 to raise the end position P E shown or to lower it from the end position P E to the starting position P A .
  • the lifting device 5 can also have a drive device 6 .
  • the drive device 6 is set up to support the manual lifting and lowering of the same with a support force when the washing items holder 4 is raised or lowered manually.
  • the drive device 6 can include an electric motor 7 .
  • the drive device 6 can comprise a spring element, for example.
  • the drive device 6 can have a gear 8 .
  • the gear 8 can be a worm gear. Since the lifting device 5 has an active drive element, namely the electric motor 7 , it can be referred to as an active lifting device 5 .
  • the lifting device 5 has a locking device 9 .
  • the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 is set up to automatically hold the items to be washed 4 in one of the 2 shown to lock any intermediate position Pz between the starting position P A and the end position P E.
  • the dishwashing receptacle 4 is spaced apart from the door 27 by a distance a.
  • a swing arm 28 of Lifting device 5, which is arranged vertically in the starting position P A is pivoted in the intermediate position P Z by an angle ⁇ from the vertical.
  • the angle ⁇ can be between 0 and 90°, for example.
  • the lifting device 5 has an actuating device 10 for actuating the locking device 9 .
  • the actuating device 10 can be actuated manually to lock and unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 .
  • the washware receptacle 4 can only be moved from the starting position P A to the end position P E or vice versa if the actuating device 10 is actuated manually to unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 .
  • the washware holder 4 can only be moved from the starting position P A to the end position P E or vice versa as long as the actuating device 10 is actuated in order to unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 .
  • the washing items holder 4 is thus hand-held.
  • the actuating device 10 can be coupled to the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 mechanically or with signals.
  • the gear 8 is a self-locking worm gear.
  • the electric motor 7 is switched on with the aid of the actuating device 10, as a result of which the washware holder 4 is raised from the starting position P A to the end position P E or, conversely, lowered.
  • the electric motor 7 is switched off and the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5, which has the self-locking gear 8, locks the washware holder 4 in any intermediate position P Z between the starting position P A and the end position P E .
  • the 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of a lifting device 5.
  • the lifting device 5 according to FIG 4 has a scissor lift table 11 .
  • the 4 shows the scissor lift table 11 in one collapsed state, that is, in the starting position P A.
  • the washware receptacle 4 can be arranged on the scissor lift table 11 and suspended in it.
  • the washing items holder 4 is in the 4 Not shown.
  • the lifting device 5 has no active drive element such as an electric motor. Therefore, the hoist 5 can be referred to as a passive hoist 5 .
  • the lifting device 5 also has a plurality of rollers 12 provided on the scissor lift table 11 which, when the door 27 of the dishwasher 1 is open, can roll on the washing item holder 4 when it is pulled out of the washing compartment 2 . This means that when the door 27 of the dishwasher 1 is open, the lifting device 5 can be moved into or out of the washing compartment 2 . With the aid of the scissor lift table 11, the washware holder 4 can be moved from the starting position P A to the end position P E or vice versa when the door 27 of the dishwasher 1 is open.
  • the scissor lift table 11 has two swivel arms 13, 14 which can be swiveled relative to one another and which are rotatably connected to one another at a pivot point 15.
  • the lifting device 5 can be in the 4 include washing items receptacle 4, not shown.
  • the actuating device 10 has a handle 16 provided on the lifting device 5 or on the washware holder 4 . With the help of the handle 16, the pivoting arms 13, 14 can be pivoted relative to one another in order to raise or lower the washware holder 4.
  • the figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of an actuating device 10 for the lifting device 5 according to FIG 4 .
  • the actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 rotatably mounted on the lifting device 5, in particular on the handle 16.
  • a button or switch 18 is provided on the handle 17 rotatably mounted on the lifting device 5.
  • the switch 18 can be displaced linearly with respect to the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 in order to switch the same.
  • the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 can be locked and unlocked by actuating the switch 18 .
  • the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 rotates relative to the handle 16, as a result of which the actuating device 10 can be actuated very conveniently.
  • the switch 18 is pressed while the washing items holder 4 is being raised and lowered, so that when you release the rotatable lifting device 5 attached handle 17, the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 locks the washing items holder 4 in any position between the starting position P A and the end position P E .
  • the 6 shows a schematic view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10.
  • the actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 which is rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 and which is provided so as to be pivotable about a pivot point 20 relative to the lifting device 5.
  • the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 can be pivoted relative to the lifting device 5 .
  • the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 is unlocked.
  • the 7 shows a schematic sectional view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10.
  • the actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 and a shift sleeve 21, which is used to lock and unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5, as in FIG 8 shown by arrows, is linearly displaceable with respect to the handle 17 rotatably mounted on the lifting device 5.
  • the 8 shows a schematic view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10.
  • the actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5, which is used to lock and unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 relative to the lifting device 5, as in FIG 8 shown by arrows, is linearly displaceable.
  • the 9 shows a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10.
  • the actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 rotatably attached to the handle 16 of the lifting device 5.
  • the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 is opposite the handle 16 rotatable.
  • the 10 shows a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10.
  • the actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 which can be rotated relative to the handle 16 and is rotatably attached to the lifting device 5.
  • the handle 17 which is rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 comprises a handle hole 22 which a user can reach with the hand.
  • Buttons or pushbuttons 23 are provided within the handle hole 22 in order to actuate the actuating device 10 .

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Hebevorrichtung für eine Spülgutaufnahme einer Geschirrspülmaschine und eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer derartigen Hebevorrichtung.The present invention relates to a lifting device for items to be washed in a dishwasher and a dishwasher with such a lifting device.

Eine Geschirrspülmaschine weist einen Spülbehälter und zumindest eine in den Spülbehälter hinein- oder aus diesem herausverlagerbare Spülgutaufnahme auf. Insbesondere kann die Geschirrspülmaschine mehrere übereinander angeordnete Spülgutaufnahmen wie beispielsweise einen Unterkorb, einen Oberkorb oder einen Besteckkorb aufweisen. Da der Unterkorb nahe einem Boden des Spülbehälters angeordnet ist, ist es zum Beladen und Entladen des Unterkorbs erforderlich, dass der Benutzer in die Knie geht oder sich zum Unterkorb hin bückt.A dishwasher has a washing compartment and at least one washware holder that can be moved into or out of the washing compartment. In particular, the dishwasher can have a plurality of items to be washed that are arranged one above the other, such as a lower rack, an upper rack or a cutlery basket. Since the lower rack is arranged near a bottom of the washing tub, loading and unloading of the lower rack requires the user to kneel or bend down toward the lower rack.

Die Druckschrift EP 2 818 092 A1 offenbart eine Hebevorrichtung für einen Unterkorb einer Geschirrspülmaschine. Mit Hilfe der Hebevorrichtung kann der Unterkorb von einer unteren Position in eine obere Position und umgekehrt verlagert werden. An dem Unterkorb ist ein Betätigungselement vorgesehen, mit Hilfe dessen der Unterkorb in seiner oberen Position entsperrt werden kann und durch die eigene Gewichtskraft und/oder die Gewichtskraft des in ihm enthaltenen Spülguts selbsttätig in die untere Position verlagert wird.The pamphlet EP 2 818 092 A1 discloses a lifting device for a lower basket of a dishwasher. With the help of the lifting device, the lower basket can be moved from a lower position to an upper position and vice versa. An actuating element is provided on the lower rack, with the aid of which the lower rack can be unlocked in its upper position and is automatically shifted to the lower position by its own weight and/or the weight of the items to be washed in it.

Die Druckschrift US 2004/244825 A1 offenbart eine Geschirrspülmaschine, umfassend ein Gehäuse, welches eine Kammer mit einer frontseitig offenen Fläche definiert, welche einen frontseitigen Zugang zu der Kammer ermöglicht. Es ist eine erste Schublade vorgesehen, welche zur Bewegung zwischen einer Spülposition, in welcher die erste Schublade innerhalb der Kammer angeordnet ist, und einer Be-/Entladungsposition, in welcher sich mindestens ein Teil der ersten Schublade aus der Kammer heraus erstreckt, beweglich an dem Gehäuse angebracht ist. Weiterhin ist ein Schubladen-Hubmechanismus vorgesehen, welcher die erste Schublade zwischen der Be-/Entladungsposition und einer angehobenen Position über der Be-/Entladungsposition bewegt. Der Schubladen-Hubmechanismus kann ein Scherenhub sein, welcher zwischen einer eingefahrenen Position und einer ausgefahrenen Position betätigbar ist, um somit die erste Schublade in die angehobene Position zu bewegen, wenn sich der Scherenhub in der ausgefahrenen Position befindet. Ferner kann der Schubladen-Hubmechanismus die erste Schublade ungefähr 0,3 bis 0,6 m anheben und/oder einen Aktuator umfassen, welcher die erste Schublade in Reaktion auf eine von einem Benutzer auf die erste Schublade ausgeübte Kraft automatisch zwischen der angehobenen Position und der Be-/Entladungsposition bewegt.The pamphlet U.S. 2004/244825 A1 discloses a warewashing machine comprising a housing defining a chamber with an open front surface allowing front access to the chamber. A first drawer is provided which is movable on the housing is attached. A drawer lift mechanism is also provided which moves the first drawer between the load/unload position and a raised position above the load/unload position. The drawer lift mechanism may be a scissor lift operable between a retracted position and an extended position so as to move the first drawer to the raised position when the scissor lift is in the extended position. Further, the drawer lift mechanism may raise the first drawer approximately 0.3 to 0.6 m and/or include an actuator that automatically moves the first drawer between the raised position and the Loading/unloading position moved.

Die Druckschrift WO 2014/102367 A1 offenbart eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Spülbehälter, einer Behältertür, welche einen Zugang in dem Spülbehälter ermöglicht, einem unteren Geschirrkorb und einem oberen Geschirrkorb, in welchen die zu spülenden Gegenstände angeordnet sind. Die Geschirrspülmaschine ist durch einen eine Ebene ausbildenden Halter gekennzeichnet, welcher mit den beiden Seitenwänden des Spülbehälters verbunden ist, um sich sowohl nach vorne als auch nach hinten zwischen einer horizontalen und einer vertikalen Position zu bewegen. Der untere Geschirrkorb kann sowohl durch den Spülbehälter als auch über den Halter in den Spülbehälter geschoben werden. Der Halter ist in seiner vertikalen Position innerhalb des Spülbehälters verborgen. Weiterhin ist die Geschirrspülmaschine durch einen Hebemechanismus gekennzeichnet, welcher an den beiden Seitenwänden des Spülbehälters angeordnet ist und welcher es ermöglicht, den Halter zwischen einer unteren Position auf der Innenfläche der Behältertür gerade nach oben und nach unten zu bewegen. Ferner ist ein Antriebsmechanismus vorgesehen, durch welchen der Hubmechanismus ausgelöst oder gestoppt werden kann.The pamphlet WO 2014/102367 A1 discloses a dishwasher having a wash tub, a tub door allowing access into the wash tub, a lower rack and an upper rack in which items to be washed are placed. The dishwashing machine is characterized by a bracket forming a plane, which is connected to the two side walls of the washing tub to move both forwards and backwards between a horizontal and a vertical position. The lower dish rack can be pushed through the wash tub or over the holder into the wash tub. The holder is hidden in its vertical position within the flush tank. Furthermore, the dishwasher is characterized by a lifting mechanism which is arranged on the two side walls of the washing tub and which enables the holder to be moved straight up and down between a lower position on the inner surface of the tub door. Furthermore, a drive mechanism is provided, by which the lifting mechanism can be triggered or stopped.

Die Druckschrift WO 2014/102374 A1 offenbart eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Spülbehälter, einer Behältertür, welche einen Zugang in dem Spülbehälter ermöglicht, einem unteren Geschirrkorb und einem oberen Geschirrkorb, in welchen die zu spülenden Gegenstände angeordnet sind. Die Geschirrspülmaschine ist durch einen Halter gekennzeichnet, welcher es ermöglicht, den unteren Geschirrkorb von unten zu halten, wenn der untere Geschirrkorb aus dem Inneren des geöffneten Spülbehälters über eine Innenfläche der geöffneten Behältertür gezogen wird, und welcher sich wieder von dem unteren Geschirrkorb löst, wenn der untere Geschirrkorb über die Innenfläche der geöffneten Behältertür in den Spülbehälter zurückgeschoben wird. Weiterhin ist die Geschirrspülmaschine durch einen Hebemechanismus gekennzeichnet, welcher an der Innenfläche der Behältertür angeordnet ist und welcher teleskopartig in einer Richtung senkrecht zu der Innenfläche der geöffneten Behältertür wirkt, das heißt sich öffnet beziehungsweise sich schließt. In der geschlossenen Stellung ist der Hebemechanismus koplanar mit der Oberfläche der geöffneten Behältertür, wohingegen der Hebemechanismus in einer geöffneten Stellung, in welcher der Halter sich in einer oberen Position befindet, den Halter linear zwischen einer unteren Position, welche sich auf der Innenfläche der Behältertür befindet, und einer oberen Position bewegt. Ferner ist ein Antriebsmechanismus vorgesehen, welcher an der Innenfläche der Behältertür angeordnet ist und durch welchen der Hubmechanismus ausgelöst oder gestoppt werden kann.The pamphlet WO 2014/102374 A1 discloses a dishwasher having a wash tub, a tub door allowing access into the wash tub, a lower rack and an upper rack in which items to be washed are placed. The dishwasher is characterized by a holder which makes it possible to hold the lower dish rack from below when the lower dish rack is pulled from inside the opened washing tank over an inner surface of the opened tank door, and which releases again from the lower dish rack when the lower basket is pushed back into the washing compartment via the inner surface of the opened compartment door. Furthermore, the dishwasher is characterized by a lifting mechanism which is arranged on the inner surface of the container door and which acts telescopically in a direction perpendicular to the inner surface of the opened container door, i.e. opens or closes. In the closed position, the lift mechanism is coplanar with the surface of the opened container door, whereas in an open position, in which the holder is in an upper position, the lift mechanism linearly moves the holder between a lower position, which is on the inner surface of the container door , and moved to an up position. Furthermore, a drive mechanism is provided, which is arranged on the inner surface of the container door and by which the lifting mechanism can be triggered or stopped.

Die Druckschrift EP 1 310 205 A1 offenbart einen korbartigen Behälter eines Haushaltsgeräts, insbesondere in Form eines Geschirrkorbs, wobei der Behälter längs seitlich angeordneter Führungen aus einer Grundstellung im Inneren eines Haushaltsgeräts in eine vor dem Haushaltsgerät liegende Beschickungsstellung verfahrbar und mit einer Höhenverstelleinrichtung ausgestattet ist, mittels derer der Behälter in unterschiedliche Höhenlagen gegenüber den Führungen wie auch in verschiedene Schräglagen gebracht werden kann. Die Höhenverstelleinrichtung besteht aus an den Führungen befestigten und sich vertikal über die Führungen nach oben erstreckenden Tragelaschen mit Rastkerben und aus mit dem Behälter verbundenen Trageinrichtungen, wobei die Trageinrichtungen jeweils mit Rastklinken versehen sind, welche innerhalb der Rastkerben der Tragelaschen - den Behälter abstützend - einrastbar und durch eine einen Bestandteil der jeweiligen Trageinrichtung bildenden Entriegelungshandhabe aus dem Eingriffsbereich der Rastkerben der Tragelaschen herausbewegbar sind.The pamphlet EP 1 310 205 A1 discloses a basket-like container for a household appliance, in particular in the form of a crockery basket, the container being movable along laterally arranged guides from a basic position inside a household appliance to a loading position in front of the household appliance and being equipped with a height adjustment device, by means of which the container can be moved to different heights opposite the guides as well as in different inclined positions. The height adjustment device consists of carrying straps with latching notches attached to the guides and extending vertically upwards over the guides and carrying devices connected to the container, the carrying devices each being provided with latching pawls which can be latched within the latching notches of the carrying straps - supporting the container - and can be moved out of the engagement area of the latching notches of the carrying straps by an unlocking handle forming part of the respective carrying device.

Vor diesem Hintergrund besteht eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung darin, eine verbesserte Hebevorrichtung für eine Spülgutaufnahme einer Geschirrspülmaschine zur Verfügung zu stellen.Against this background, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved lifting device for receiving items to be washed in a dishwasher.

Demgemäß wird eine Hebevorrichtung für eine Spülgutaufnahme einer Geschirrspülmaschine, insbesondere einer Haushaltgeschirrspülmaschine, vorgeschlagen, wobei die Hebevorrichtung dazu eingerichtet ist, die Spülgutaufnahme von einer Ausgangsposition in eine Endposition anzuheben oder von der Endposition in die Ausgangsposition abzusenken, wobei die Hebevorrichtung eine Arretiereinrichtung umfasst, welche dazu eingerichtet ist, die Spülgutaufnahme selbsttätig in einer Zwischenposition zwischen der Ausgangsposition und der Endposition zu arretieren, wobei die Hebevorrichtung eine manuell betätigbare Betätigungseinrichtung zum Sperren und Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung umfasst, wobei die Spülgutaufnahme nur dann von der Ausgangsposition in die Endposition oder umgekehrt verlagerbar ist, wenn die Betätigungseinrichtung zum Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung manuell betätigt ist, und wobei die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung die Spülgutaufnahme selbsttätig in der Zwischenposition arretiert, wenn die Betätigungseinrichtung unbetätigt ist. Die Betätigungseinrichtung ist an der Hebevorrichtung vorgesehen und die Betätigungseinrichtung umfasst einen drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff.Accordingly, a lifting device for a washing item holder of a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, is proposed, the lifting device being set up to raise the washing item holder from a starting position to an end position or to lower it from the end position to the starting position, the lifting device comprising a locking device which is used for this purpose is set up, the dishwashing automatically in a to lock the intermediate position between the starting position and the end position, wherein the lifting device comprises a manually operable actuating device for locking and unlocking the locking device, wherein the washware receptacle can only be moved from the starting position to the end position or vice versa if the actuating device is used to unlock the locking device of the lifting device is manually actuated, and wherein the locking device of the lifting device automatically locks the washware receptacle in the intermediate position when the actuating device is not actuated. The actuator is provided on the hoist, and the actuator includes a handle rotatably attached to the hoist.

Die Betätigungseinrichtung kann Teil der Hebevorrichtung sein. Ferner kann die Betätigungseinrichtung die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung umfassen.The actuating device can be part of the lifting device. Furthermore, the actuating device can include the locking device of the lifting device.

Der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachte Handgriff kann an einem Griffstück der Hebevorrichtung vorgesehen sein. Insbesondere weist die Hebevorrichtung einen Scherenhubtisch auf, welcher mit Hilfe des Griffstücks bedienbar ist.The handle rotatably attached to the hoist may be provided on a handle of the hoist. In particular, the lifting device has a scissor lift table, which can be operated using the handle.

Dadurch, dass die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung die Spülgutaufnahme arretiert, wenn die Betätigungseinrichtung nicht betätigt ist, wird ein selbsttätiges Verlagern der Spülgutaufnahme aufgrund ihres Eigengewichts und/oder des Gewichts des in ihr enthaltenen Spülguts verhindert. Eine unkontrollierte Bewegung der Spülgutaufnahme ist dadurch nicht möglich. Die Spülgutaufnahme ist somit insbesondere nur handgeführt verlagerbar. Hierdurch wird eine Verletzungsgefahr für einen Benutzer reduziert. Vorzugsweise kann die Spülgutaufnahme in jeder möglichen oder beliebigen Zwischenposition zwischen der Ausgangsposition und der Endposition arretiert werden. Die Spülgutaufnahme ist vorzugsweise ein Unterkorb der Geschirrspülmaschine. Die Geschirrspülmaschine kann weiterhin einen Oberkorb und/oder einen Besteckkorb aufweisen.Because the locking device of the lifting device locks the washware holder when the actuating device is not actuated, automatic displacement of the washware holder due to its own weight and/or the weight of the washware contained in it is prevented. An uncontrolled movement of the washware holder is therefore not possible. The items to be washed can thus in particular only be moved by hand. This reduces the risk of injury for a user. The washware holder can preferably be locked in any possible or arbitrary intermediate position between the starting position and the end position. The washware receptacle is preferably a lower basket of the dishwasher. The dishwasher can also have an upper basket and/or a cutlery basket.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform ist die an der Hebevorrichtung vorgesehene Betätigungseinrichtung mechanisch oder signaltechnisch mit der Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung gekoppelt.According to one embodiment, the actuating device provided on the lifting device is coupled mechanically or by signaling to the locking device of the lifting device.

Die Betätigungseinrichtung kann mechanisch, insbesondere mit Hilfe eines Bowdenzugs, eines Getriebes, eines Gestänges, einer Welle oder dergleichen, hydraulisch, beispielsweise unter Verwendung von Öl, Wasser oder anderen Fluiden, elektrisch, insbesondere mit Hilfe eines Stromventils oder eines Wachsaktuators, magnetisch oder mit Hilfe einer Funkverbindung mit der Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung gekoppelt sein.The actuating device can be mechanical, in particular with the aid of a Bowden cable, a gear, a linkage, a shaft or the like, hydraulic, for example using oil, water or other fluids, electrically, in particular with the aid of a flow control valve or a wax actuator, magnetically or with the aid of be coupled to the locking device of the lifting device via a radio link.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung durch ein Verdrehen des drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriffs sperrbar und entsperrbar.According to a further embodiment, the locking device of the lifting device can be locked and unlocked by rotating the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device.

Hierdurch ist eine besonders einfache und komfortable Bedienung der Betätigungseinrichtung möglich. Beim Loslassen des drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriffs wird die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung gesperrt.This enables a particularly simple and convenient operation of the actuating device. When releasing the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device, the locking device of the lifting device is locked.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist an dem drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff ein Schalter vorgesehen, wobei die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung durch ein Betätigen des Schalters sperrbar und entsperrbar ist.According to a further embodiment, a switch is provided on the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device, with the locking device of the lifting device being able to be locked and unlocked by actuating the switch.

Der Schalter ist vorzugsweise ein Schiebeschalter, welcher gegenüber dem drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff linear verschiebbar ist. Unabhängig von der Betätigung des Schalters ist der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachte Handgriff gegenüber dem Griffstück verdrehbar. Hierdurch ist die Betätigungseinrichtung beim Anheben und Absenken der Spülgutaufnahme besonders gut bedienbar.The switch is preferably a slide switch which is linearly displaceable relative to the handle rotatably mounted on the lifting device. Regardless of the actuation of the switch, the handle, which is rotatably attached to the lifting device, can be rotated relative to the handle. As a result, the actuating device can be operated particularly well when raising and lowering the washware holder.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die an der Hebevorrichtung vorgesehene Betätigungseinrichtung einen drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff und ein Betätigungselement, wobei die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung durch eine Bewegung des Betätigungselements relativ zu dem an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff sperrbar und entsperrbar ist.According to a further embodiment, the actuating device provided on the lifting device comprises a handle rotatably attached to the lifting device and an actuating element, wherein the locking device of the lifting device can be locked and unlocked by moving the actuating element relative to the handle attached to the lifting device.

Das Betätigungselement ist vorzugsweise stabförmig. Zum Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung werden das Betätigungselement und der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachte Handgriff gleichzeitig umgriffen, wodurch das Betätigungselement auf den Handgriff zu bewegt wird. Beim Loslassen des drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriffs bewegt sich das Betätigungselement federgetrieben wieder von dem drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff weg und die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung wird gesperrt.The actuating element is preferably rod-shaped. To unlock the locking device of the lifting device, the actuating element and the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device are gripped at the same time, whereby the Actuating element is moved towards the handle. When the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device is released, the actuating element moves spring-driven away from the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device and the locking device of the lifting device is locked.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die an der Hebevorrichtung vorgesehene Betätigungseinrichtung einen an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff, welcher zum Sperren und Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung gegenüber der Hebevorrichtung verschwenkbar oder linear zu dieser verlagerbar ist.According to a further embodiment, the actuating device provided on the lifting device comprises a handle attached to the lifting device, which can be pivoted relative to the lifting device or linearly displaced to lock and unlock the locking device of the lifting device.

Insbesondere ist der Handgriff drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung gelagert. Beim Verbringen der Spülgutaufnahme von der Ausgangsposition in die Endposition wird der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachte Handgriff zunächst gegenüber der Hebevorrichtung verschwenkt, wodurch die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung entsperrt wird. Der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachte Handgriff kann gegenüber der Spülgutaufnahme horizontal oder vertikal verlagerbar sein. Beim Loslassen des drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriffs wird die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung wieder gesperrt.In particular, the handle is rotatably mounted on the lifting device. When the washware receptacle is moved from the starting position to the end position, the handle rotatably attached to the lifting device is first pivoted relative to the lifting device, as a result of which the locking device of the lifting device is unlocked. The handle rotatably attached to the lifting device can be horizontally or vertically displaceable with respect to the washware holder. When the handle, which is rotatably attached to the lifting device, is released, the locking device of the lifting device is locked again.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die an der Hebevorrichtung vorgesehene Betätigungseinrichtung einen drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff und eine Schaltmuffe, welche zum Sperren und Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung linear zu dem an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff verschiebbar ist.According to a further embodiment, the actuating device provided on the lifting device comprises a handle rotatably attached to the lifting device and a shift sleeve which can be displaced linearly to the handle attached to the lifting device to lock and unlock the locking device of the lifting device.

Die Schaltmuffe ist vorzugsweise hülsenförmig. Die Schaltmuffe ist auf dem drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung angebrachten Handgriff hin und her schiebbar. Beim Loslassen der Schaltmuffe wird die Arretiereinrichtung der Hebevorrichtung gesperrt.The shift sleeve is preferably sleeve-shaped. The shift sleeve can be pushed back and forth on the handle that is rotatably attached to the lifting device. When the shift sleeve is released, the locking device of the lifting gear is locked.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform umfasst die Hebevorrichtung eine Antriebseinrichtung, welche dazu eingerichtet ist, bei einem manuellen Anheben oder Absenken der Spülgutaufnahme das manuelle Anheben oder Absenken mit einer Unterstützungskraft zu unterstützen.According to a further embodiment, the lifting device comprises a drive device which is set up to support the manual raising or lowering with a supporting force when the washware receptacle is raised or lowered manually.

Die Hebevorrichtung kann eine passive Hebevorrichtung sein. Das heißt, die Hebevorrichtung weist kein aktives Antriebselement auf. Alternativ kann die Hebevorrichtung eine aktive Hebevorrichtung sein, wobei die Hebevorrichtung dann ein aktives Antriebselement wie einen Elektromotor aufweist. Bei einer passiven Hebevorrichtung sind die Betätigungseinrichtung und die Arretiereinrichtung dazu eingerichtet, die Hebevorrichtung zu Entriegeln oder zu Verriegeln. Bei einer aktiven Hebevorrichtung können die Betätigungseinrichtung und die Arretiereinrichtung zusätzlich oder optional dazu eingerichtet sein, das aktive Antriebselement zu aktivieren oder zu deaktivieren. Die Antriebseinrichtung kann ein Federelement oder einen Elektromotor umfassen. Das Federelement kann eine Zylinderfeder oder eine Gasdruckfeder sein.The hoist may be a passive hoist. That is, the lifting device has no active drive element. Alternatively, the lifting device can be an active lifting device, in which case the lifting device has an active drive element such as an electric motor. In the case of a passive lifting device, the actuating device and the locking device are set up to unlock or lock the lifting device. In the case of an active lifting device, the actuating device and the locking device can additionally or optionally be set up to activate or deactivate the active drive element. The drive device can comprise a spring element or an electric motor. The spring element can be a cylinder spring or a gas pressure spring.

Weiterhin wird eine Geschirrspülmaschine, insbesondere eine Haushaltgeschirrspülmaschine, mit einer Spülgutaufnahme und einer derartigen Hebevorrichtung vorgeschlagen.Furthermore, a dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, is proposed with a washing item holder and such a lifting device.

Die Spülgutaufnahme kann an der Hebevorrichtung lösbar befestigt, insbesondere in diese eingehängt, sein.The washing item receptacle can be detachably attached to the lifting device, in particular suspended in it.

Weitere mögliche Implementierungen der Hebevorrichtung und/oder der Geschirrspülmaschine umfassen auch nicht explizit genannte Kombinationen von zuvor oder im Folgenden bezüglich der Ausführungsbeispiele beschriebenen Merkmale oder Ausführungsformen. Dabei wird der Fachmann auch Einzelaspekte als Verbesserungen oder Ergänzungen zu der jeweiligen Grundform der Hebevorrichtung und/oder der Geschirrspülmaschine hinzufügen.Further possible implementations of the lifting device and/or the dishwasher also include combinations of features or embodiments described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments that are not explicitly mentioned. The person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the lifting device and/or the dishwasher.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Aspekte der Hebevorrichtung und/oder der Geschirrspülmaschine sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche sowie der im Folgenden beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele der Hebevorrichtung und/oder der Geschirrspülmaschine. Im Weiteren werden Hebevorrichtung und/oder die Geschirrspülmaschine anhand von bevorzugten Ausführungsformen unter Bezugnahme auf die beigelegten Figuren näher erläutert.Further advantageous configurations and aspects of the lifting device and/or the dishwasher are the subject of the dependent claims and the exemplary embodiments of the lifting device and/or the dishwasher described below. The lifting device and/or the dishwasher are explained in more detail below on the basis of preferred embodiments with reference to the enclosed figures.

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In den Figuren sind gleiche oder funktionsgleiche Elemente mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen worden, sofern nichts anderes vorgesehen ist.In the figures, elements that are the same or have the same function have been provided with the same reference symbols, unless otherwise provided.

Die Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Geschirrspülmaschine. Die Fig. 2 und die Fig. 3 zeigen jeweils eine weitere schematische Seitenansicht der Geschirrspülmaschine 1. Im Folgenden wird auf die Fig. 1 bis Fig. 3 gleichzeitig Bezug genommen.the 1 shows a schematic side view of an embodiment of a dishwasher. the 2 and the 3 each show a further schematic side view of the dishwasher 1 Figures 1 to 3 referenced at the same time.

Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 ist eine Haushaltgeschirrspülmaschine. Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 weist einen Spülbehälter 2 auf. Der Spülbehälter 2 ist insbesondere quaderförmig. Vorzugsweise ist der Spülbehälter 2 aus einem Stahlblech gefertigt. Alternativ kann der Spülbehälter 2 zumindest teilweise aus einem Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein. Der Spülbehälter 2 weist vorderseitig eine Öffnung 3 auf, welche mit Hilfe einer in der Fig. 2 gezeigten Tür 27 wasserdicht verschließbar ist.The dishwasher 1 is a domestic dishwasher. The dishwasher 1 has a washing compartment 2 . The washing container 2 is in particular cuboid. The washing compartment 2 is preferably made of sheet steel. Alternatively, the washing container 2 can at least partially consist of a be made of plastic material. The rinsing container 2 has an opening 3 on the front side, which, with the aid of a 2 shown door 27 can be closed watertight.

Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 umfasst zumindest eine Spülgutaufnahme 4. Vorzugsweise umfasst die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 mehrere Spülgutaufnahmen 4. Die Spülgutaufnahme 4 ist gitter- oder korbförmig. Insbesondere kann die Spülgutaufnahme 4 ein unterer Geschirrkorb oder ein Unterkorb der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 sein. Weiterhin kann die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 einen Oberkorb und/oder einen Besteckkorb aufweisen, welche jedoch in den Fig. 1 bis Fig. 3 nicht gezeigt sind. Die Spülgutaufnahme 4 ist wahlweise in den Spülbehälter 2 hineinfahrbar oder aus diesem herausfahrbar. Insbesondere ist die Spülgutaufnahme 4 in einer Auszugsrichtung A (Pfeil) aus dem Spülbehälter 2 herausziehbar und entgegen der Auszugsrichtung A (Pfeil) in einer Einschubrichtung E (Pfeil) in den Spülbehälter 2 hineinschiebbar. Die Spülgutaufnahme 4 kann vollständig aus dem Spülbehälter 2 heraus und in diesen hinein gefahren werden.The dishwasher 1 comprises at least one washware receptacle 4. The dishwasher 1 preferably comprises a plurality of washware receptacles 4. The washware receptacle 4 is in the form of a grid or basket. In particular, the washware receptacle 4 can be a lower dish rack or a lower rack of the dishwasher 1 . Furthermore, the dishwasher 1 can have an upper basket and/or a cutlery basket, which, however, are in the Figures 1 to 3 are not shown. The washing item receptacle 4 can be moved into or out of the washing compartment 2 as desired. In particular, the washing item receptacle 4 can be pulled out of the washing compartment 2 in a pull-out direction A (arrow) and pushed into the washing compartment 2 in a push-in direction E (arrow) counter to the pull-out direction A (arrow). The washing item holder 4 can be moved completely out of the washing compartment 2 and into it.

Die Geschirrspülmaschine 1 umfasst weiterhin eine Hebevorrichtung 5, welche dazu eingerichtet ist, die Spülgutaufnahme 4 von einer in der Fig. 1 gezeigten Ausgangsposition PA in eine in der Fig. 3 gezeigte Endposition PE anzuheben oder von der Endposition PE in die Ausgangsposition PA abzusenken. Die Hebevorrichtung 5 kann weiterhin eine Antriebseinrichtung 6 aufweisen. Die Antriebseinrichtung 6 ist dazu eingerichtet, bei einem manuellen Anheben oder Absenken der Spülgutaufnahme 4 das manuelle Abheben und Absenken derselben mit einer Unterstützungskraft zu unterstützen. Die Antriebseinrichtung 6 kann einen Elektromotor 7 umfassen. Alternativ kann die Antriebseinrichtung 6 beispielsweise ein Federelement umfassen. Neben dem Elektromotor 7 kann die Antriebseinrichtung 6 ein Getriebe 8 aufweisen. Das Getriebe 8 kann ein Schneckengetriebe sein. Da die Hebevorrichtung 5 ein aktives Antriebselement, nämlich den Elektromotor 7 aufweist, kann diese als aktive Hebevorrichtung 5 bezeichnet werden.The dishwasher 1 further includes a lifting device 5, which is adapted to the washing items 4 of a in the 1 shown starting position P A in a 3 to raise the end position P E shown or to lower it from the end position P E to the starting position P A . The lifting device 5 can also have a drive device 6 . The drive device 6 is set up to support the manual lifting and lowering of the same with a support force when the washing items holder 4 is raised or lowered manually. The drive device 6 can include an electric motor 7 . Alternatively, the drive device 6 can comprise a spring element, for example. In addition to the electric motor 7 , the drive device 6 can have a gear 8 . The gear 8 can be a worm gear. Since the lifting device 5 has an active drive element, namely the electric motor 7 , it can be referred to as an active lifting device 5 .

Ferner weist die Hebevorrichtung 5 eine Arretiereinrichtung 9 auf. Die Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 ist dazu eingerichtet, die Spülgutaufnahme 4 selbständig in einer in der Fig. 2 gezeigten beliebigen Zwischenposition Pz zwischen der Ausgangsposition PA und der Endposition PE zu arretieren. In der Zwischenposition Pz ist die Spülgutaufnahme 4 um einen Abstand a beabstandet zu der Tür 27 angeordnet. Ein Schwenkarm 28 der Hebevorrichtung 5, welcher in der Ausgangsposition PA vertikal angeordnet ist, ist in der Zwischenposition PZ um einen Winkel α aus der Vertikalen verschwenkt. Der Winkel α kann beispielsweise zwischen 0 und 90° betragen. Weiterhin weist die Hebevorrichtung 5 eine Betätigungseinrichtung 10 zum Betätigen der Arretiereinrichtung 9 auf. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 ist zum Sperren und Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 manuell betätigbar. Die Spülgutaufnahme 4 ist nur dann von der Ausgangsposition PA in die Endposition PE oder umgekehrt verlagerbar, wenn die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 zum Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 manuell betätigt ist. Das heißt, wenn die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 nicht betätigt ist, arretiert die Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 die Spülgutaufnahme 4 selbsttätig in jeder beliebigen Zwischenposition PZ zwischen der Ausgangsposition PA und der Endposition PE. Hierdurch kann eine Beschädigung von in der Spülgutaufnahme 4 aufgenommenem Spülgut oder eine Verletzung eines Benutzers verhindert werden. Die Spülgutaufnahme 4 ist von der Ausgangsposition PA in die Endposition PE oder umgekehrt nur dann verlagerbar, solange die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 betätigt ist, um die Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 zu entsperren. Die Spülgutaufnahme 4 ist somit handgeführt. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 kann mechanisch oder signaltechnisch mit der Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 gekoppelt sein.Furthermore, the lifting device 5 has a locking device 9 . The locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 is set up to automatically hold the items to be washed 4 in one of the 2 shown to lock any intermediate position Pz between the starting position P A and the end position P E. In the intermediate position Pz, the dishwashing receptacle 4 is spaced apart from the door 27 by a distance a. A swing arm 28 of Lifting device 5, which is arranged vertically in the starting position P A , is pivoted in the intermediate position P Z by an angle α from the vertical. The angle α can be between 0 and 90°, for example. Furthermore, the lifting device 5 has an actuating device 10 for actuating the locking device 9 . The actuating device 10 can be actuated manually to lock and unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 . The washware receptacle 4 can only be moved from the starting position P A to the end position P E or vice versa if the actuating device 10 is actuated manually to unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 . This means that if the actuating device 10 is not actuated, the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 automatically locks the washware holder 4 in any intermediate position P Z between the starting position P A and the end position P E . In this way, damage to items to be washed accommodated in the items to be washed receptacle 4 or injury to a user can be prevented. The washware holder 4 can only be moved from the starting position P A to the end position P E or vice versa as long as the actuating device 10 is actuated in order to unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 . The washing items holder 4 is thus hand-held. The actuating device 10 can be coupled to the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 mechanically or with signals.

Beispielsweise kann die Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5, wie in den Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 gezeigt, das Getriebe 8, welches vorzugsweise als Schneckengetriebe ausgebildet ist, aufweisen. Hierbei ist das Getriebe 8 ein selbsthemmendes Schneckengetriebe. Zum Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 wird mit Hilfe der Betätigungseinrichtung 10 der Elektromotor 7 eingeschaltet, wodurch die Spülgutaufnahme 4 von der Ausgangsposition PA in die Endposition PE angehoben oder umgekehrt abgesenkt wird. Sobald die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 nicht mehr betätigt ist, wird der Elektromotor 7 abgeschaltet und die Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5, welche das selbsthemmende Getriebe 8 aufweist, arretiert die Spülgutaufnahme 4 in einer beliebigen Zwischenposition PZ zwischen der Ausgangsposition PA und der Endposition PE.For example, the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5, as in the 1 and 2 shown, the gear 8, which is preferably designed as a worm gear, have. Here, the gear 8 is a self-locking worm gear. To unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5, the electric motor 7 is switched on with the aid of the actuating device 10, as a result of which the washware holder 4 is raised from the starting position P A to the end position P E or, conversely, lowered. As soon as the actuating device 10 is no longer actuated, the electric motor 7 is switched off and the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5, which has the self-locking gear 8, locks the washware holder 4 in any intermediate position P Z between the starting position P A and the end position P E .

Die Fig. 4 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Hebevorrichtung 5. Die Hebevorrichtung 5 gemäß der Fig. 4 weist einen Scherenhubtisch 11 auf. Die Fig. 4 zeigt den Scherenhubtisch 11 in einem zusammengefahrenen Zustand, das heißt, in der Ausgangsposition PA. Die Spülgutaufnahme 4 kann auf dem Scherenhubtisch 11 angeordnet und in diesen eingehängt sein. Die Spülgutaufnahme 4 ist in der Fig. 4 nicht gezeigt. Die Hebevorrichtung 5 weist kein aktives Antriebselement wie einen Elektromotor auf. Deshalb kann die Hebevorrichtung 5 als passive Hebevorrichtung 5 bezeichnet werden.the 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of a lifting device 5. The lifting device 5 according to FIG 4 has a scissor lift table 11 . the 4 shows the scissor lift table 11 in one collapsed state, that is, in the starting position P A. The washware receptacle 4 can be arranged on the scissor lift table 11 and suspended in it. The washing items holder 4 is in the 4 Not shown. The lifting device 5 has no active drive element such as an electric motor. Therefore, the hoist 5 can be referred to as a passive hoist 5 .

Die Hebevorrichtung 5 weist ferner eine Vielzahl an dem Scherenhubtisch 11 vorgesehene Rollen 12 auf, welche bei geöffneter Tür 27 der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 beim Herausziehen der Spülgutaufnahme 4 aus dem Spülbehälter 2 auf dieser abrollen können. Das heißt bei geöffneter Tür 27 der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 kann die Hebevorrichtung 5 in den Spülbehälter 2 hinein oder aus dieser heraus verlagert werden. Mit Hilfe des Scherenhubtischs 11 kann die Spülgutaufnahme 4 bei geöffneter Tür 27 der Geschirrspülmaschine 1 von der Ausgangsposition PA in die Endposition PE oder umgekehrt verbracht werden. Der Scherenhubtisch 11 weist zwei zueinander verschwenkbare Schwenkarme 13, 14 auf, welche an einem Drehpunkt 15 drehbar miteinander verbunden sind. Die Hebevorrichtung 5 kann die in der Fig. 4 nicht gezeigte Spülgutaufnahme 4 umfassen. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 weist einen an der Hebevorrichtung 5 oder an der Spülgutaufnahme 4 vorgesehenes Griffstück 16 auf. Mit Hilfe des Griffstücks 16 können die Schwenkarme 13, 14 relativ zueinander verschwenkt werden, um die Spülgutaufnahme 4 anzuheben oder abzusenken.The lifting device 5 also has a plurality of rollers 12 provided on the scissor lift table 11 which, when the door 27 of the dishwasher 1 is open, can roll on the washing item holder 4 when it is pulled out of the washing compartment 2 . This means that when the door 27 of the dishwasher 1 is open, the lifting device 5 can be moved into or out of the washing compartment 2 . With the aid of the scissor lift table 11, the washware holder 4 can be moved from the starting position P A to the end position P E or vice versa when the door 27 of the dishwasher 1 is open. The scissor lift table 11 has two swivel arms 13, 14 which can be swiveled relative to one another and which are rotatably connected to one another at a pivot point 15. The lifting device 5 can be in the 4 include washing items receptacle 4, not shown. The actuating device 10 has a handle 16 provided on the lifting device 5 or on the washware holder 4 . With the help of the handle 16, the pivoting arms 13, 14 can be pivoted relative to one another in order to raise or lower the washware holder 4.

Die Fig. 5 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Betätigungseinrichtung 10 für die Hebevorrichtung 5 gemäß Fig. 4. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 umfasst einen drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5, insbesondere an dem Griffstück 16, gelagerten Handgriff 17. An dem drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriff 17 ist ein Taster oder Schalter 18 vorgesehen. Wie in der Fig. 5 mit Hilfe eines Pfeils gezeigt, kann der Schalter 18 zum Schalten desselben linear gegenüber dem drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriff 17 verschoben werden. Die Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 ist durch ein Betätigen des Schalters 18 sperrbar und entsperrbar. Dabei verdreht sich beim Anheben und Absenken der Spülgutaufnahme 4 der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachte Handgriff 17 gegenüber dem Griffstück 16, wodurch die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 sehr komfortabel betätigt werden kann. Während dem Anheben und Absenken der Spülgutaufnahme 4 ist der Schalter 18 gedrückt, so dass beim Loslassen des drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriffs 17 die Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 die Spülgutaufnahme 4 in jeder beliebigen Position zwischen der Ausgangsposition PA und der Endposition PE arretiert.the figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of an actuating device 10 for the lifting device 5 according to FIG 4 . The actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 rotatably mounted on the lifting device 5, in particular on the handle 16. A button or switch 18 is provided on the handle 17 rotatably mounted on the lifting device 5. Like in the figure 5 shown by means of an arrow, the switch 18 can be displaced linearly with respect to the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 in order to switch the same. The locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 can be locked and unlocked by actuating the switch 18 . When the washing items holder 4 is raised and lowered, the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 rotates relative to the handle 16, as a result of which the actuating device 10 can be actuated very conveniently. The switch 18 is pressed while the washing items holder 4 is being raised and lowered, so that when you release the rotatable lifting device 5 attached handle 17, the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 locks the washing items holder 4 in any position between the starting position P A and the end position P E .

Die Fig. 6 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Betätigungseinrichtung 10. Bei dieser Ausführungsform der Betätigungseinrichtung 10 umfasst diese einen drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriff 17, welcher um einen Drehpunkt 20 verschwenkbar zu der Hebevorrichtung 5 vorgesehen ist. Zum Sperren und Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 ist der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachte Handgriff 17 gegenüber der Hebevorrichtung 5 verschwenkbar. Beim Anheben des drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriffs 17 wird die Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 entsperrt.the 6 shows a schematic view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10. In this embodiment of the actuating device 10, it comprises a handle 17 which is rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 and which is provided so as to be pivotable about a pivot point 20 relative to the lifting device 5. To lock and unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 , the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 can be pivoted relative to the lifting device 5 . When the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 is lifted, the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 is unlocked.

Die Fig. 7 zeigt eine schematische Schnittansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Betätigungseinrichtung 10. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 umfasst einen drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriff 17 und eine Schaltmuffe 21, welche zum Sperren und Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5, wie in der Fig. 8 mit Hilfe von Pfeilen gezeigt, linear zu dem drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriff 17 verschiebbar ist.the 7 shows a schematic sectional view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10. The actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 and a shift sleeve 21, which is used to lock and unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5, as in FIG 8 shown by arrows, is linearly displaceable with respect to the handle 17 rotatably mounted on the lifting device 5.

Die Fig. 8 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Betätigungseinrichtung 10. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 umfasst einen drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriff 17, welcher zum Sperren und Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 gegenüber der Hebevorrichtung 5, wie in der Fig. 8 mit Hilfe von Pfeilen gezeigt, linear verlagerbar ist.the 8 shows a schematic view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10. The actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5, which is used to lock and unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5 relative to the lifting device 5, as in FIG 8 shown by arrows, is linearly displaceable.

Die Fig. 9 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Betätigungseinrichtung 10. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 umfasst einen drehbar an dem Griffstück 16 der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriff 17. Zum Sperren und Entsperren der Arretiereinrichtung 9 der Hebevorrichtung 5 ist der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachte Handgriff 17 gegenüber dem Griffstück 16 verdrehbar.the 9 shows a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10. The actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 rotatably attached to the handle 16 of the lifting device 5. To lock and unlock the locking device 9 of the lifting device 5, the handle 17 rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 is opposite the handle 16 rotatable.

Die Fig. 10 zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Betätigungseinrichtung 10. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 umfasst einen relativ zu dem Griffstück 16 verdrehbaren und drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachten Handgriff 17. Der drehbar an der Hebevorrichtung 5 angebrachte Handgriff 17 umfasst ein Griffloch 22, welches ein Benutzer mit der Hand durchgreifen kann. Innerhalb des Grifflochs 22 sind Taster oder Druckknöpfe 23 vorgesehen, um die Betätigungseinrichtung 10 zu betätigen.the 10 shows a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of an actuating device 10. The actuating device 10 comprises a handle 17 which can be rotated relative to the handle 16 and is rotatably attached to the lifting device 5. The handle 17 which is rotatably attached to the lifting device 5 comprises a handle hole 22 which a user can reach with the hand. Buttons or pushbuttons 23 are provided within the handle hole 22 in order to actuate the actuating device 10 .

Obwohl die vorliegende Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben wurde, ist sie vielfältig modifizierbar.Although the present invention has been described using exemplary embodiments, it can be modified in many ways.

Verwendete BezugszeichenReference signs used

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Geschirrspülmaschine; HaushaltsgeschirrspülmaschineDishwasher; domestic dishwasher
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Spülbehälterflush tank
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Öffnungopening
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Spülgutaufnahmeitems to be washed
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Hebevorrichtunglifting device
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Antriebseinrichtungdrive device
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Elektromotorelectric motor
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Getriebetransmission
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Arretiereinrichtunglocking device
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Betätigungseinrichtungactuating device
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Scherenhubtischscissor lift table
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Rollerole
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Schwenkarmswivel arm
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Schwenkarmswivel arm
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Drehpunktpivot point
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Griffstückhandle
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Handgriffhandle
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Schaltercounter
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Drehpunktpivot point
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Schaltmuffeshift sleeve
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Grifflochgrip hole
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Druckknopfpush button
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Türdoor
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Schwenkarmswivel arm
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Auszugsrichtung (Pfeil)Extraction direction (arrow)
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Einschubrichtung (Pfeil)Insertion direction (arrow)
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  1. Lifting device (5) for a receptacle (4) for items to be washed in a dishwasher (1), in particular a household dishwasher, wherein the lifting device (5) is designed to lift the receptacle (4) for items to be washed from a starting position (PA) into an end position (PE) or to lower the same from the end position (PE) into the starting position (PA), wherein the lifting device (5) comprises a stop facility (9), which is designed to automatically stop the receptacle (4) for items to be washed in an intermediate position (Pz) between the starting position (PA) and the end position (PE), wherein the lifting device (5) comprises a manually actuatable actuation facility (10) for blocking and unblocking the stop facility (9), wherein the receptacle (4) for items to be washed can only be shifted from the starting position (PA) into the end position (PE) or vice versa if the actuation facility (10) is actuated manually in order to unblock the stop facility (9), and wherein the stop facility (9) automatically stops the receptacle (4) for items to be washed in the intermediate position (Pz), if the actuation facility (10) is unactuated, characterised in that the actuation facility (10) is provided on the lifting device (5) and that the actuation facility (10) comprises a handle (17) attached rotatably to the lifting device (5).
  2. Lifting device (5) according to claim 1, characterised in that the actuation facility (10) provided on the lifting device (5) is coupled mechanically or via signalling to the stop facility (9) of the lifting device (5).
  3. Lifting device (5) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the stop facility (9) of the lifting device (5) can be blocked and unblocked by a rotation of the handle (17) attached rotatably to the lifting device (5).
  4. Lifting device (5) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that a switch (18) is provided on the handle (17) attached rotatably to the lifting device (5), wherein the stop facility (9) of the lifting device (5) can be blocked and unblocked by actuating the switch (18).
  5. Lifting device (5) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the actuation facility (10) provided on the lifting device (5) comprises a handle (17) attached to the lifting device (5) and an actuation element (19), wherein the stop facility (9) of the lifting device (5) can be blocked and unblocked by a movement of the actuation element (19) relative to the handle (17) attached to the lifting device (5).
  6. Lifting device (5) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the actuation facility (10) provided on the lifting device (5) comprises a handle (17) attached to the lifting device (5), which can be pivoted or shifted linearly with respect to the lifting device (5) in order to block and unblock the stop facility (9) of the lifting device (5).
  7. Lifting device (5) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the actuation facility (10) provided on the lifting device (5) comprises a handle (17) attached to the lifting device (5) and a shift collar (21), which can be displaced linearly with respect to the handle (17) attached to the lifting device (5) in order to block and unblock the stop facility (9) of the lifting device (5).
  8. Lifting device (5) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the lifting device (5) comprises a drive device (6), which is designed, during manual lifting or lowering of the receptacle (4) for items to be washed, to support the manual lifting or lowering using a supporting force.
  9. Dishwasher (1), in particular household dishwasher, with a receptacle (4) for items to be washed and a lifting device (5) according to one of the preceding claims.
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