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Dishwasher and method for controlling the same
PendingUS20250386998A1Washing controlling processesTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsInformation controlControl engineering
A dishwasher may include: a user interface device; communication circuitry; and a controller configured to: receive, through the communication circuitry, external humidity information detected by an appliance in an environment of the appliance, based on the received external humidity information and a washing course of the dishwasher that is input via the user interface device, change setting information related to an operation of at least one of a rinsing process of the washing course or a drying process of the washing course, and based on the changed setting information, control the operation of the at least one of the rinsing process of the washing course or the drying process of the washing course.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Systems and methods for dishmachine automatic prescrapping
Various examples are directed to systems and methods for dishwasher automatic prescrapping. A method includes monitoring a dishwasher to sense placement of dishware within the dishwasher. Upon sensing placement of the dishware, the method includes circulating, using wash arms of the dishwasher, wash water over the dishware. Using a collection tray, the wash water and soil are collected from the dishware. The collection tray includes a slope configured to direct the wash water and the soil to an external separator. The method further includes automatically separating, within the external separator, the soil from the wash water. The external separator provides removal access of the separated soil. The method also includes directing, by the external separator, the separated wash water to a wash sump tank for recirculation in the dishwasher for subsequent wash cycles.
Owner:ECOLAB USA INC
Air conduit system with adsorber, household appliance with air conduit system and method of operating a household appliance
ActiveCN113349695BTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionHome useEnvironmental engineering
An air duct system with a sorption material has a blocking and guiding system which allows a normal operating state of the air duct system without use of the sorption material and a sorption state. The sorption state helps to reduce the drying time and the energy consumption. The air duct system is used in a domestic appliance, such as a laundry dryer or a dishwasher for laundry. The water released during the regeneration of the sorption material can be used for the next washing cycle. Furthermore, a method of operating the air duct system and a computer program for a domestic appliance are disclosed.
Owner:BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
Dosing unit and water-bearing household appliance
ActiveCN115335565BTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionProcess engineeringHome appliance
A dispensing unit (100) for automatically dispensing detergent tablets (102) for use in an automatic dispensing system (20) of an aqueous household appliance (1), the dispensing unit (100) comprising a storage magazine (110) for storing a plurality of detergent tablets (102) and a dispensing device (120) for releasing a respective one of the detergent tablets (102), wherein the storage magazine (110) comprises a tubular portion (112) for storing the plurality of detergent tablets (102) in a line one after the other.
Owner:RECKITT BENCKISER FINISH BV +1
dishwasher
ActiveDE102017129052B4Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionEnvironmental engineeringWaste management
Dishwasher (1), in particular a household dishwasher, with a wash chamber (3) providing a wash chamber (4) for receiving items to be cleaned, a collection pot (10) into which the wash chamber (3) empties, a circulation pump (11) fluidically connected to the collection pot (10) and a fresh water line (19) for connection to a fresh water supply point (20), characterized in that a first supply line (25) opening into a first fresh water inlet (26) and a second supply line (27) opening into a second fresh water inlet (28) are provided, which are connected to the fresh water line (19) via a valve (29) fluidically, wherein the collection pot (10) has the first fresh water inlet (26) and wherein the second fresh water inlet (28) is provided on the pressure side of the circulation pump (11).
Owner:MIELE & CO KG
Dishwasher with personalized utensil detection and scanning aids therefor
ActiveUS12539015B2Washing controlling processesTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsEngineeringData science
A dishwasher may utilize personalized utensil detection to detect the utensils regularly washed by the dishwasher, in part based upon training of a personalized machine learning model used in personalized utensil detection. One or more scanning aids may also be used to provide a common frame of reference when capturing images of utensils used to train the personalized machine learning model.
Owner:MIDEA GROUP CO LTD
Temperature sensor integration in a tubular heating element
PCT designated stageWO2026056926A1Thermometer detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionThermodynamicsHeat conducting
The present application relates to tubular heaters, an aspect of which comprises: a tubular casing enclosing a heated portion and at least a first connection portion adjacent the heated portion; an electrical heating element disposed within the heated portion of the tubular casing; a power transmitting element extending between the heated portion and the first connection portion for transmitting electrical power from an external power source to the electrical heating element; a sensor assembly disposed within the first connection portion of the tubular casing and comprising at least a first temperature sensor; and a heat conducting element provided in thermal contact with the first temperature sensor and extending from the first connection portion into the heated portion, wherein the heat conducting element is electrically insulated from the electrical heating element and the power transmitting element.
Owner:BLECKMANN +1
Washing appliance with a control device and method for operating said washing appliance
PCT designated stageWO2026114487A1Electric motor controlTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsConvertersControl theory
The invention relates a washing appliance comprising a container apt to receive articles to be washed, a first pump assembly equipped with a first three-phase electric motor (101) having three terminal leads (U1, V1, W1), a second pump assembly equipped with a second three-phase electric motor (102) having three terminal leads (U2, V2, W2), a controllable power converter (200) having three outputs (U, V, W) for providing electric power to the electric motors (101, 102) and a control device (204) to control the controllable power converter (200). There is provided a switching device (300) interposed between the controllable power converter (200) and the electric motors (101, 102), wherein the switching device (300) is configured to be disposed in a first position to operate the first electric motor (101) and a second position to operate the second electric motor (102).
Owner:ELECTROLUX APPLIANCES
Control method and control device of washing electric appliance, washing electric appliance and storage medium
PendingCN120918537AWashing controlling processesTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsProcess engineeringElectrical equipment
The invention discloses a control method of a washing electric appliance, a control device of the washing electric appliance, the washing electric appliance and a computer readable storage medium. The washing appliance comprises a water softener, and the water softener comprises a regeneration cavity and a softening cavity. The control method of the washing electric appliance comprises the step of controlling the regeneration cavity to be communicated with the softening cavity to replace water in the regeneration cavity under the condition that the softening cavity does not need to be regenerated. According to the control method of the washing electric appliance, under the condition that the softening cavity of the washing electric appliance does not need to be regenerated, the regeneration cavity is controlled to be communicated with the softening cavity, so that water in the regeneration cavity can be replaced, and water deterioration, peculiar smell generation and influence on the cleaning power of a dish washing machine caused by the fact that water in the regeneration cavity is not discharged for a long time and is gathered in the regeneration cavity can be prevented.
Owner:FOSHAN SHUNDE MIDEA WASHING APPLIANCES MANUFACTURING CO LTD
System with a dishwasher, method, and computer program product
ActiveUS12495948B2Image analysisTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsComputer hardwareImaging processing
A system includes a dishwasher having a dish rack to receive dishes. An image capturing device captures a 2D image of the dish rack of the dishwasher and the dishes, and an image processing device determines a 3D image based on the captured 2D image and additionally captured metadata of the captured 2D image. A control device executes a wash program as a function of the determined 3D image.
Owner:BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
A water level monitoring method, device, computer equipment and dishwasher
ActiveCN117582156BTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detection
The application provides a water level monitoring method, device, computer equipment and dishwasher, the method comprises: obtaining a noise spectrogram of a washing pump of a target dishwasher during operation; calculating the similarity between the noise spectrogram and a pre-stored standard spectrogram; if the similarity is less than a pre-stored similarity threshold, water is added to the dishwasher. The method provided by the application uses a noise sensor to detect the working noise of the washing pump to replace the water level pressure switch to monitor the water level in the dishwasher, so that the water level monitoring of the dishwasher can be effectively realized while simplifying the assembly process of the whole machine.
Owner:GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
Dishwasher for adjusting internal washing frequency of dishwasher, and control method therefor
PCT designated stageWO2026043102A1Washing controlling processesTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsCommunication interfaceEmbedded system
Disclosed are a dishwasher capable of adjusting the internal washing frequency of the dishwasher, and a control method therefor. The dishwasher, according to the present disclosure, comprises: a communication interface; a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor comprising processing circuitry. The memory stores: information on a plurality of contamination levels corresponding to a plurality of temperatures and humidities; and information on a plurality of internal washing frequencies corresponding to the plurality of contamination levels. The at least one processor, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively, may: identify a contamination level corresponding to the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment of the dishwasher from among the plurality of contamination levels; identify an internal washing time point of the dishwasher on the basis of the internal washing frequency corresponding to the contamination level; and transmit a notification for the internal washing of the dishwasher to an external device by using the communication interface.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Loading a dishwasher basket
PendingDE102024209833A1Washing controlling processesAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionMechanical engineeringPhysics
A method (200) for loading a dishwasher (105) with an extendable dish rack (110) comprises the steps of sensing (210) a dish item (150) to be placed in the dishwasher (105); determining (210) a physical parameter of the dish item (150); determining (225) a storage location in the dish rack (110) based on the physical parameter; and placing (235) the dish item (150) at the storage location. The physical parameter includes a mass of the dish item (150); and the storage location is determined such that, after the dish item (150) has been placed, the center of gravity (155) of the dish rack (110) is approximately close to a predetermined area (160).
Owner:BSH HAUSGERATE GMBH
Household dishwasher having at least one air outlet
ActiveUS12551088B2Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionEnvironmental engineeringMechanical engineering
A household dishwasher includes a dishwasher cavity for processing items to be washed, a front panel attached to a front side of the household dishwasher, and an air discharge unit arranged in a lower quarter of a height of the household dishwasher and including an air outlet designed to discharge air from the dishwasher cavity and arranged in the lower quarter of the height of the household dishwasher. The air outlet extends as a slotted outlet over at least two thirds of a width of the household dishwasher. The air discharge unit is designed to be held indirectly or directly on the front panel via a retaining connection in such a way that the air discharge unit is detachable from the front panel when the front panel is dismantled.
Owner:BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
Drying control method for drying device, drying device, and readable storage medium
PendingEP4470443A4Automatic washing/rinsing machine detectionCleaning equipmentProcess engineeringMechanical engineering
Provided are a drying method for a drying device, a drying device, and a readable storage medium. The method includes: obtaining a drying parameter of the drying device; determining a target drying action of the drying device based on a drying procedure matching the drying parameter; and controlling the drying device to execute the target drying action. The present disclosure aims to improve a drying efficiency of the drying device.
Owner:WUHU MIDEA SMART KITCHEN APPLIANCE MFG CO LTD
Dish-washing machine water collecting structure and dish-washing machine
PendingCN121264918ATableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionEnvironmental engineeringWater collection
The invention provides a dish-washing machine water collecting structure and a dish-washing machine, the dish-washing machine water collecting structure comprises a water collecting structure body and an air chamber structure, the air chamber structure is fixedly connected to the side face of the water collecting structure body, the air chamber structure is provided with an air outlet hole communicated to a sensor, and the water collecting structure body and the air chamber structure define an anti-overflow space; the anti-overflow space is provided with a water inlet communicated with the water collecting cavity, a transition groove is formed in the anti-overflow space, a channel is arranged at an outlet of the transition groove, the water inlet, the transition groove, the channel and the air outlet are sequentially arranged, and the cross section area of the channel is smaller than that of the transition groove. An inlet of the channel is sealed through water in the transition groove, and the air pressure in the channel is larger than that in the water collecting cavity. The pressure difference between the channel and the water collecting cavity can realize the sealing of the air outlet, and residual water cannot enter the channel, so that the water can be prevented from flowing backwards and entering the sensor.
Owner:HISENSE (SHANDONG) KITCHEN & BATHROOM CO LTD
A cleaning machine and a cleaning method
ActiveCN116236138BTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionWater useThermodynamics
The present application relates to a kind of cleaning machine and cleaning method, including tank and slag basket, tank bottom wall is provided with the recess being arranged around the outer periphery of drain, the recess is provided with heating element for heating water, the heating element is the annular structure that will drain and slag basket are surrounded therein.The present application is provided with recess around the outer periphery of drain and slag basket, and heating element is arranged in the bottom of recess, recess is used as water return area on the one hand, greatly reduce the volume of water return area, it is favorable to improve water return efficiency and the energy efficiency, water efficiency of cleaning machine, on the other hand, the bottom of recess is directly contacted with heating element, not only it is favorable to improve the heating efficiency of washing water, but also, a small amount of water in recess can be heated to produce steam, dish is prewashed with steam, steam diffuses from bottom to top in tank, need not set up independent air inlet structure, it is convenient for production and assembly, it is favorable to diffusion uniform, eliminate steam pre-cleaning dead angle, improve cleaning effect.
Owner:NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
Dishwasher
ActiveUS12642420B2Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionThermodynamicsMechanical engineering
A dishwasher includes a sorption drying device in which a heater is disposed in a linear air flow path extending in a downward inclination angle, at least a portion of air that has passed through the linear air flow path collides with a bottom surface of a moisture absorbent receiving portion and thus is introduced to a lower side of the moisture absorbent, so that a separate means for flow distribution is omitted, and heated air through the heater is evenly introduced to the moisture absorbent at a minimized flow resistance.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Household dishwasher and process
ActiveDE102018202026B4Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionHome useControl cell
A household dishwasher (1) comprising a wash tub (2), a door (3) provided on the wash tub (2), a door module (16) for automatically opening the door (3), and a control unit (15) for executing a wash program (SP1, SP2), wherein the control unit (15) is configured to selectively control the door module (16) during or after the execution of the wash program (SP1, SP2) in order to move the door (3) from a closed state (Z10) to an open state (Z20), and wherein the control unit (15) is configured to adapt the wash program (SP1, SP2) depending on the state (Z10, Z20) of the door (3) such that the drying performance of the household dishwasher (1) is independent of the state (Z10, Z20) of the door (3), characterized in that the control unit (15) is configured to adapt the wash program (SP1, SP2) is set up to increase the rinse aid dosage,to change the timing of a blower control and / or to change a fan speed.
Owner:BSH HAUSGERATE GMBH
Automated cleaning machine processing using shortened cycle times
ActiveEP4157053B1Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detection
An automated cleaning machine may include one or more short cleaning cycles in which the duration of a cleaning cycle is shortened relative to the duration of a default cleaning cycle. During a short cleaning cycle, other cleaning cycle parameters may also be adjusted to ensure that the articles subjected to the short cleaning cycle are adequately cleaned and sanitized. For example, the wash temperature, rinse temperature, and / or cleaning product amounts or concentrations, may be adjusted to account for the shortened duration of the cleaning cycle. The automated cleaning machine may further include one or more short cycle mode(s) during which short cleaning cycle parameters are used and one or more default cycle mode(s) during winch default cleaning cycle parameters are used.
Owner:ECOLAB USA INC
Method for operating a dishwasher with multiple successive work zones and / or work processes for cleaning items to be washed
PendingDE102024118822A1Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionProcess engineeringMachine
A method for operating a dishwasher with several successive work zones and / or work processes for cleaning items comprises the steps of detecting at least one fault signal (f01, f02, f03), determining a machine state (m1, m2, m3) based on the at least one fault signal (f01, f02, f03), and initiating at least one reaction associated with the machine state.
Owner:WINTERHALTER PROD & TECH GMBH
Calibration method of sensor module, sensor module and intelligent cleaning equipment
PendingCN121453107AAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionMaterial analysis by optical meansLaundry washing machineControl engineering
The invention provides a calibration method for a sensor module of intelligent cleaning equipment, the sensor module and the intelligent cleaning equipment. The method comprises the following steps: a control unit responds to a calibration command of a main controller of the intelligent cleaning equipment to a turbidity sensor, and controls a switch circuit to be switched on to supply power to the turbidity sensor; the input of the turbidity sensor is adjusted through the calibration circuit, the output of the turbidity sensor is obtained through the measurement circuit, and the input of the turbidity sensor is adjusted based on the output of the turbidity sensor until the output of the turbidity sensor meets a preset range; and transmitting calibration completion information to the main controller. The coupling degree between the intelligent cleaning equipment such as a washing machine or a dish-washing machine and the sensor module with the turbidity sensor can be reduced, the system maintainability is improved, meanwhile, the calibration function of the turbidity sensor in use is reserved, the long-term use precision of the turbidity sensor is improved, and the service life of the turbidity sensor is prolonged.
Owner:TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD +1
Electronically controlled back-flow prevention
PCT designated stageWO2026026863A1Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsVolume/mass flow measurementControl signalWater flow
A system to prevent backflow from a household appliance is provided. The system comprises a flow meter (603) for measuring water flow, wherein the flow meter (603) comprises a quadrature encoder providing a two channel signal, and control circuitry (606, 607). The control circuitry (606, 607) is configured to determine a flow direction based on a first signal of the first channel and a second signal of the second channel, and to provide a control signal for a valve (602) based on the determined flow direction. An associated method and assemblies are also provided.
Owner:BLECKMANN +1
A waste heat recovery system and method for a dishwasher
ActiveCN116616667BTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsRecuperative heat exchangersWater storageWater storage tank
The application discloses a kind of waste heat recovery system and waste heat recovery method of dish washer, waste heat recovery system includes: heat exchanger, the drain of dish washer is connected with the wastewater inlet of heat exchanger, the wastewater outlet of heat exchanger is connected with sewer;Wastewater inlet is equipped with first temperature sensor, first temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of wastewater discharged by dish washer and is recorded as first temperature;Water storage tank, clean water is stored in water storage tank, water storage tank is connected with the clean water inlet of heat exchanger, the clean water outlet of heat exchanger is connected with water storage tank, water storage tank is also connected with the water inlet of dish washer;Second temperature sensor is equipped in water storage tank, second temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of clean water in water storage tank and is recorded as second temperature;Controller, controller is electrically connected with heat exchanger, water storage tank, first temperature sensor and second temperature sensor.The waste heat of dish washer wastewater is fully recovered in the application, the heat energy in wastewater can be efficiently utilized, and high-temperature wastewater can also be avoided to scald sewer.
Owner:NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
Dishwasher and method for controlling the dishwasher
PendingUS20260007299A1Washing controlling processesTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsCurrent transducerForeign matter
A dishwasher according to an embodiment of the disclosure relates to providing a control method for determining whether a filter is clogged. A dishwasher according to an embodiment of the disclosure may comprise a tub, a sump assembly disposed under the tub and storing washing water, a circulation pump pumping and circulating the washing water stored in the sump assembly, at least one jet device jetting the washing water pumped by the circulation pump into the tub, a filter disposed under the tub and filtering a foreign object flowing inside the tub, a current sensor detecting a driving current input to the circulation pump, a vibration sensor detecting a vibration signal of the tub generated by driving of the circulation pump, and a controller configured to detect whether the filter is clogged based on information obtained from the current sensor and the vibration sensor.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Systems and methods for dishmachine smart heater
PendingUS20260108127A1Washing controlling processesTableware washing/rinsing machine detailsTransceiverTesting Methods
Various examples are directed to systems and methods for a smart heater for a dishwasher. A method includes monitoring, using a proportional, integral, and derivative (PID) controller, a dishwasher during operation of the dishwasher, and detecting, using the PID controller, an error condition of the dishwasher using signals from one or more sensors. The method also includes reporting, using a communication transceiver, failure information of the error condition, and diagnosing, using the failure information and machine learning, a heating element component failure of the dishwasher. The method further includes generating, based on the diagnosed component failure, service instructions for the component failure of the dishwasher, and displaying, for a user of the dishwasher, the service instructions including identifying information of replacement components for the dishwasher.
Owner:ECOLAB USA INC
Sensing assembly for an appliance
ActiveUS12616353B2Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionHome applianceActuator
A dishwasher includes a tub. The dishwasher further includes a door rotatably coupled with the tub. The door is rotatable between a closed position and an open position. The dishwasher includes a leg coupled with the tub, and a biasing member coupled with the leg. The biasing member is coupled with the door. The biasing member biases the door toward the closed position. The dishwasher further includes a limit switch operably coupled to the biasing member. The dishwasher further includes an actuator assembly coupled with the tub. The actuator assembly includes a housing coupled with the tub, a driving member disposed within the housing, and an actuating member operably coupled with the driving member. The driving member drives the actuating member between a retracted position and an extended position. The actuating member moves the door in the closed position to an unsealed position.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Water bearing appliance, control method, and system
ActiveUS12590398B2Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsAutomatic washing/rinsing machine detectionControl engineeringThe Internet
A water bearing appliance, control method, and system are provided. Operating data from appliances are transmitted to a receiver over a network such as the Internet. Maintenance, cleaning, and repairs are initiated based on the operating data, and can be triggered remotely and automatically. A machine learning model(s) is trained according to operating conditions of various appliances and respective outcomes, such as maintenance, repairs, damages, life expectancy, and / or the like, to learn correlations therebetween. A digital twin appliance data object is generated for an appliance and applied to the machine learning model(s) to provide a predictive maintenance data object. Cleaning regimens, maintenance, repairs, and / or the like are configured to particular operating circumstances of an appliance.
Owner:E G O ELEKTRO GERAETEBAU GMBH
DEVICE WITH A TREATMENT DEVICE
UndeterminedDE102024212175A1Tableware washing/rinsing machine detailsCarpet cleanersElectrical resistance and conductanceIntensive care medicine
Owner:HENKEL KGAA
System and method for a commercial dishwashing robot
PCT designated stageWO2025244947A1Programme-controlled manipulatorProgramme controlRobotic armControl engineering
Owner:ARMSTRONG ROBOTICS INC