Panel composite for a dishwasher, method for assembling a panel composite, and dishwasher having such a panel composite

Abstract

A panel assembly (1) for a dishwasher (2), in particular a household dishwasher, is proposed, the panel assembly comprising a panel support (5), a first panel element (6) and a second panel element (7). The panel assembly (1) is characterized in that the first panel element (6) is connected to the panel support (5) via a first hinge device (8), and the second panel element (7) is connected to the panel support (5) via a second hinge device (9). Here, the first hinge device (8) is arranged in the region of a first inner side (10) of the panel support (5), and the second hinge device (9) is arranged in the region of a second inner side (11) of the panel support (5), preferably opposite to the first inner side (10). The second panel element (7) overlaps the first panel element (6) at least partially. A method for assembling a panel support (5) for a dishwasher (2), in particular a household dishwasher, is also proposed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a panel composite for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, comprising a panel support, a first panel element and a second panel element.

[0002] A method for assembling a panel assembly for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, is also proposed, wherein a first panel element and a second panel element are connected to a panel support. Background Art

[0003] Dishwashers, in particular household dishwashers, are known in the prior art and are used in principle for cleaning and then drying soiled items to be washed, such as dishes or cutlery. During one or more cleaning steps, the items to be washed are loaded with a rinse solution (= water or water with detergent and / or dishwashing agent) in order to detach dirt from the items to be washed. In order to select, for example, different cleaning programs and to provide feedback to the user, dishwashers usually have operating elements at the upper end of the door, such as, in particular, buttons and / or at least one display, wherein the operating elements can be touched or seen from above and / or from the front when the door is closed. The operating elements are usually arranged in a panel assembly, which is first assembled separately and then connected to the remaining section of the door when the dishwasher is assembled. The assembly of the panel assembly, which usually consists of a plurality of panel elements, is time-consuming and is therefore associated with increased production costs. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to improve the known prior art.

[0005] This object is achieved by a panel composite and a method for assembling a panel composite having the features of the independent patent claims.

[0006] The panel composite for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, according to the present invention comprises a panel support and a first panel element and a second panel element. It is proposed that the first panel element is connected to the panel support via a first hinge device and the second panel element is connected to the panel support via a second hinge device. Here, the first hinge device is arranged in the region of a first inner side of the panel support, and the second hinge device is arranged in the region of a second inner side of the panel support, preferably opposite to the first inner side. The second panel element overlaps the first panel element at least partially.

[0007] The panel composite according to the invention can be assembled in a simple and therefore cost-effective manner. Preferably, the first panel element is pivoted into the panel support by means of a first hinge device and fixed there. Subsequently, the second panel element is pivoted into the panel support by means of a second hinge device and is likewise fixed. For example, the panel elements can be fixed to each other due to the superposition of the first panel element by the second panel element. As a result, the panel support, the first panel element and the second panel element are tensioned and fixed to each other. This therefore enables a fast and simple assembly of a very stable panel composite. This assembly can preferably also be carried out without tools.

[0008] For example, the panel support can be substantially box-shaped and have a cavity for the panel element. The panel support can have an open face, via which the panel element is pivoted into. The first inner side and / or the second inner side can, for example, be connected to the open face. The panel support can, for example, have an additional opening in order to guide operating elements, for example, arranged at the panel element, outwardly. The panel support, the first panel element and / or the second panel element can, for example, be made of plastic. Additionally, the panel support, the first panel element and / or the second panel element can contain metal elements, for example as a component of an electronic component. The second panel element in particular overlaps with the first panel element so that the first panel element is at least partially arranged between the panel support and the second panel element.

[0009] As already described, the composite panel according to the invention is preferably designed for assembly at the upper end of a dishwasher door. The first panel element and the second panel element are also preferably configured as supports for functional elements, such as operating elements or electronic components. In addition to the first panel element and the second panel element, the panel composite preferably has no further panel elements.

[0010] According to an advantageous improvement, the first hinge device and / or the second hinge device respectively include at least one hinge head and at least one hinge head receiving portion. The corresponding components can be connected to each other by the hinge head and the hinge head receiving portion, so that they can pivot relative to each other, especially during assembly. Different arrangements of at least one hinge head and at least one hinge head receiving portion can be considered. For example, the panel support can have a hinge head receiving portion of the first hinge device and the second hinge device. In this case, the first panel element and the second panel element have corresponding hinge heads, respectively. However, it is also conceivable that the panel support has hinge heads of the first hinge device and the second hinge device. In this case, the first panel element and the second panel element have corresponding hinge head receiving portions, respectively. In addition, it is conceivable that the panel support, for example, has at least one hinge head of the first hinge device and has at least one hinge head receiving portion of the second hinge device. The opposite situation is also feasible, in which the panel support has at least one hinge head receiving portion of the first hinge device and at least one hinge head of the second hinge device. In these cases, the panel elements have at least one corresponding counterpart, respectively.

[0011] The first hinge device and / or the second hinge device preferably comprises a plurality of hinge heads and a plurality of hinge head receptacles. The plurality of hinge heads and the hinge head receptacles of the hinge device preferably form a common axis of rotation, about which the first panel element or the second panel element can pivot. The axes of rotation of the first hinge device and the second hinge device are preferably parallel. The hinge head receptacle is preferably configured as a groove, into which the hinge head can be inserted in a form-fitting manner, so that preferably at least one degree of rotational freedom is formed. For example, the hinge head can be configured essentially cylindrically, wherein the main axis of the cylinder coincides with the axis of rotation formed when connected to the hinge head receptacle. The hinge head can also be configured, for example, in a square shape, in particular with rounded edges.

[0012] According to an advantageous improvement, it is proposed that the first panel element has a handle and / or a first electronic component. As already described, the panel element is preferably used as a support for a functional component, which in particular needs to be assembled separately. At present, the panel element can advantageously be combined with the functional component to form a panel composite. The handle is used to open and close the door of the dishwasher, which includes the panel composite. The handle can preferably be constructed as a cavity or an engagement groove. Due to the forces generated, the handle and / or its surroundings must be reinforced. For example, the handle can include an operating mechanism for unlocking the dishwasher door. For example, the first electronic component can include a display and possibly a control circuit board corresponding to the display. Terminals for connecting to the control device of the dishwasher can also be provided. It is also conceivable that the first electronic component includes operating elements for the dishwasher user, such as buttons.

[0013] According to an advantageous development, the second panel element has at least one second electronic component. For example, the second electronic component can also include a display. In particular, the second electronic component has operating elements for a dishwasher user, such as buttons. The second electronic component can also have a control circuit board for the component. For example, the first electronic component and the second electronic component can be connected to each other and are connected to each other in terms of control.

[0014] If both the first electronic component and the second electronic component have a display screen and / or operating elements for the user, it is possible to consider arranging the display screens and / or operating elements of the respective electronic components at different faces in the panel composite. In particular, when the panel composite is completely assembled at the upper section of the front door and the front door occupies its vertical closed position, the first electronic component of the first panel element can be associated with the front wall of the panel support and the second electronic component of the second panel element can be associated with the upper cheek or top wall of the panel support.

[0015] According to an advantageous improvement, it is proposed that the first panel element has at least one first locking element, preferably a plurality of first locking elements, for fixing to the panel support. In this way, when assembling the panel composite, the first panel element can be fixed to the panel support in a simple and quick manner. Assembly without tools is possible. The locking element is preferably configured as a locking hook or as a locking edge corresponding to the locking hook. In this context, the locking hook can be understood as a component of an intentionally elastic structure, which is elastically deformed during assembly and prevents movement in at least one direction in a form-fitting manner in a relaxed state in a preset final position.

[0016] According to an advantageous improvement, the first panel element has at least one second locking element, preferably a plurality of second locking elements, for fixing the second panel element to the first panel element. As a result, when assembling the panel composite, the second panel element can be fixed to the first panel element in a simple and quick manner, and thereby indirectly fixed to the panel support. The panel support, the first panel element and the second panel element are preferably tensioned and fixed to each other by at least one first locking element and at least one second locking element. The at least one second locking element can also be configured as a locking hook or a locking edge corresponding to the locking hook.

[0017] The panel support and / or the second panel element can also have at least one locking element. In particular, the panel support has at least one third locking element, which corresponds to the at least one first locking element. Furthermore, the second panel element has in particular at least one fourth locking element, which corresponds to the at least one second locking element. For example, corresponding pairs of locking elements can each consist of a locking hook and a locking edge.

[0018] According to an advantageous improvement, at least one first locking element and at least one second locking element are arranged at two different, preferably mutually perpendicular, surfaces of the first panel element. As a result, for example, the structural space present in the panel support can be better utilized. It is also possible to tension the components in different directions, thereby ultimately improving the stability of the panel composite. For example, the first panel element can be constructed essentially as a cube, which has three pairs of respectively identical surfaces. At least one second locking element can, for example, be arranged on one of the surfaces with the largest area, and at least one first locking element can, for example, be arranged on one of the surfaces with the second largest area.

[0019] According to an advantageous improvement, at least one first locking element and at least one second locking element are arranged perpendicular to each other in a top view of the first panel element. This also enables tensioning in different directions, thereby increasing the stability of the panel composite. For example, a vertical arrangement means that the first locking element and the second locking element are elastically deformed in mutually perpendicular directions. By a top view of the first panel element, for example, a view perpendicular to the face of the first panel element having the largest area is meant.

[0020] According to an advantageous improvement, at least one hinge head of the first hinge device and / or the second hinge device is configured in a T-shape in a top view of the first panel element and / or the second panel element. This configuration makes it possible to achieve a limitation of a single axis of rotation in the corresponding hinge device in a simple manner. As a result, the possible relative movement of the panel element relative to the panel support is strongly limited. As a result, the assembly of the panel composite is less prone to errors.

[0021] According to an advantageous development, the first panel element and / or the second panel element has at least one restraining element, which engages in at least one corresponding recess in the panel support. In particular, the at least one restraining element ensures that the panel composite is stabilized in the region of the hinge device. In particular, the restraining element should prevent the hinge head and the hinge head receptacle of the hinge device from being separated from each other after the panel composite is assembled. For example, the restraining element is configured as a web. The recess in the panel support can, for example, be an opening in the surface of the panel support, but can also, for example, be formed by a free space behind an edge in the surface of the panel support. In particular, the first panel element and / or the second panel element has a plurality of restraining elements. If the first panel element and / or the second panel element has a hinge head, the restraining element can, for example, be arranged on the same side of the first panel element and / or the second panel element as the hinge head.

[0022] According to an advantageous improvement, the first panel element has a reinforcing rib. The reinforcing rib increases the stability of the first panel element and thus improves the stability of the panel composite. The reinforcing rib is, for example, configured as a flat protrusion perpendicular to the surface of the first panel element with the largest area. In order to utilize the structural space in the panel support as effectively as possible, the reinforcing rib is preferably arranged on the side of the first panel element facing away from the second panel element. For example, the reinforcing rib can be additionally designed to protect the first electronic component from damage.

[0023] According to an advantageous improvement, it is proposed that the reinforcing ribs of the first panel element form a discharge surface for water entering the panel composite. Water used to clean rinsed items in the dishwasher may be able to enter the panel composite and cause damage to the electronic components. Therefore, it is advantageous that the reinforcing ribs are configured to direct the incoming water away from the electronic components. Likewise, for example, a drain opening can be provided in the panel composite, which drains the incoming water back into the interior of the dishwasher in a concentrated manner. In this case, the reinforcing ribs can be configured in particular so that the water is directed to the drain opening. For example, one or more reinforcing ribs can be provided above the electronic components in the form of a roof.

[0024] According to an advantageous improvement, it is proposed that the reinforcing ribs of the first panel element are triangularly configured and are arranged in cascade on multiple planes. This makes it possible to better conduct water that may enter the panel composite. For example, the reinforcing ribs can guide the incoming water to the outflow opening that may be arranged in the panel composite on multiple planes. For example, through the triangular structure, water can be guided away from the electronic components. The reinforcing ribs are preferably configured as open triangles, wherein the lower side of the triangle is preferably kept open. In particular, the two sides of the open triangle form an obtuse internal angle with each other. The corresponding open triangle is therefore configured in particular in the form of a gable roof. Cascading should mean here that the incoming water is guided from the reinforcing ribs of one plane to the reinforcing ribs of the plane located below it.

[0025] In particular, it can be advantageous that, when the panel composite arranged at the upper section of the front door of a domestic dishwasher is assembled, in the vertical closed position of the front door, the second panel element has overlapping webs respectively axially symmetrically on both sides of the middle extending substantially along the width of the panel composite, in particular axially symmetrically on both sides of the central axis of the handle recess provided in the first panel element, and the overlapping webs overlap or hang the rear side section, in particular the wall section of the rear wall side, as viewed in the height direction. Here, in particular, the corresponding overlapping webs of the second panel element can be arranged in a contacting manner on the wall section of the rear wall side of the first panel element. Each overlapping web is sunk into the accommodation gap between each two second locking elements of the first panel element that are spaced apart from each other in the width direction. The overlapping webs have lateral mating locking elements facing the two second locking elements, and the mating locking elements form a locking engagement with the second locking elements. In this way, the second panel element and the first panel element are locked to each other in two overlapping areas arranged symmetrically to each other to form an overall composite that is rigid in itself and is firmly positioned at the panel support, in particular in the panel support, via the first locking element of the first panel element. In particular, by means of two overlapping parts or overlapping parts or intersections arranged symmetrically to the middle axis extending across the width of the panel composite, sufficient surface stability is substantially uniformly ensured over the entire front side of the panel composite, so that when a pressing pressure is applied to the front side of the panel composite in the depth direction, an evasive movement of the panel composite, in particular its first panel element, in the depth direction is largely avoided. This is advantageous, in particular when the front wall of the panel support has a window cutout or perforation, in particular approximately centrally, preferably above the handle recess, behind which the display is positioned and / or in which the display is arranged at the front side of the first panel element. However, if, for example, a user presses his finger against the front side of the frame composite, in particular against the front side of the display, sufficient surface rigidity of the panel composite can be ensured to prevent yielding in the depth direction. The latter situation occurs in particular when the display is designed as a touch-sensitive "touch screen".

[0026] The panel composite according to the invention can be fastened in an advantageous manner to different front doors of domestic dishwashers, for example freestanding dishwashers, semi-integrated dishwashers and fully integrated dishwashers.

[0027] The invention further relates to a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, having a front door which has a panel composite constructed according to the invention in the upper region.

[0028] In the method according to the invention for assembling a panel assembly of a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, a first panel element and a second panel element are connected to a panel support. It is proposed that the panel support and the first panel element are connected by means of a first hinge device, and the first panel element is pivoted into the panel support and fixed at the panel support. It is further proposed that the panel support and the second panel element are subsequently connected by means of a second hinge device, and the second panel element is pivoted into the panel support and fixed at the first panel element. The pivotal assembly of the first panel element and the second panel element allows a simple and cost-effective assembly of the panel assembly.

[0029] The rotation axes about which the first panel element and the second panel element pivot are in particular parallel to each other. The rotation directions of the pivoting of the first panel element and the second panel element are in particular opposite. For example, when assembled, the first panel element pivots clockwise in a side view and the second panel element pivots counterclockwise, or vice versa.

[0030] The first panel element and / or the second panel element are preferably provided with functional elements before assembly of the panel composite, which functional elements in particular allow a user to operate the dishwasher.

[0031] After the assembly of the panel composite, the panel composite can be placed, for example, at the upper end of a dishwasher door.

[0032] According to an advantageous development of the method, the first panel element is fixed to the panel support by means of at least one first locking element and / or the second panel element is fixed to the first panel element by means of at least one second locking element. The connection by means of the locking elements allows a stable connection of the panel element and the panel support and in particular allows a tool-free assembly.

[0033] The panel support, the first panel element and the second panel element used in the method are designed in particular according to the above description, wherein the described features can be realized individually or in any desired combination. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The present invention and its advantageous designs and improvements as well as their advantages are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are shown in schematic principle sketches:

[0035] Figure 1 A front view showing a panel composite and a side view of a dishwasher,

[0036] Figure 2 shows a first cut-away side view of a panel composite according to the invention,

[0037] Figure 3 showing a second cut-away side view of a panel composite according to the invention,

[0038] Figure 4 showing a third cut-away side view of a panel composite according to the invention,

[0039] Figure 5 shows a top view of the first panel element, and

[0040] Figure 6 A top view of the panel support is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In the following description of the figures, the same reference numerals are used for features that are respectively identical and / or at least similar in the various figures. Individual features, their design and / or mode of operation are generally only explained in detail when first mentioned. If individual features are not explained in detail again, their design and / or mode of operation correspond to the design and mode of operation of the already described features that have the same effect or have the same name.

[0042] Figure 1 A front view of the panel composite 1 is shown on the left, and a side view of the dishwasher 2 is shown on the right. The drawings are intended to illustrate the basic shape of the panel composite 1 and its principle arrangement in the dishwasher 2. The panel composite 1 is designed to form an upper section of a door 3 of the dishwasher 2. Here, the panel composite 1 preferably includes display and / or operating elements for enabling the operation of the dishwasher 2 for the user. For example, the panel composite 1 can have a display 4, which in particular displays the operating status of the dishwasher 2. Here, in an embodiment, the appearance of the panel composite 1 is preferably represented by a panel support 5. A first panel element 6 and a second panel element 7 (see Figure 2 ) is disposed inside the panel support portion 5 and is thus generally not visible when the dishwasher 2 is finally or completely assembled.

[0043] Figures 2 to 4 A cut-away side view of the panel composite 1 is shown. The orientation of this view enables easy understanding of the assembly of the panel composite 1. This side view corresponds to Figure 1 , but rotated 90° counterclockwise. Figure 2 , in which the assembly direction M is indicated. In the final assembled state, the panel assembly 1 is connected to the door 3 of the dishwasher 2 after being turned 90° clockwise.

[0044] Figure 2 A panel composite 1 consisting of a panel support 5 , a first panel element 6 and a second panel element 7 is shown. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The assembly of the panel composite 1 is shown, wherein: Figure 3 shows how the first panel element 6 is inserted into the panel support 5, and Figure 41 and 2 show how the second panel element 7 is installed in the panel support 5. Figure 2 and Figure 3 It can be seen that the first panel element 6 is connected to the panel support 5 via the first hinge device 8 and is pivoted into the panel support 5. For this purpose, the panel support 5 is in particular substantially configured as a cavity, wherein the side directed upward in the figure is open to accommodate the panel elements 6, 7. Figure 2 and Figure 4 It can be seen that the second panel element 7 is connected to the panel support 5 via a second hinge device 9 and is also pivoted into the panel support 5 .

[0045] The first hinge device 8 is arranged in the region of the first inner side 10 of the panel support 5. The second hinge device 9 is arranged in the region of the second inner side 11 of the panel support 5. In the present embodiment, the first inner side 10 and the second inner side 11 are opposite to each other. The second panel element 7 overlaps the first panel element 6 at least partially.

[0046] In the present example, the first hinge device 8 and the second hinge device 9 respectively comprise a hinge head 12 and a hinge head accommodation portion 13. For example, the hinge head accommodation portion 13 is a component of the panel support portion 5, and the hinge head 12 is a component of the first panel element 6 or the second panel element 7. Other configurations that have been previously described in detail in the description are also conceivable. In the accompanying drawings, the hinge head accommodation portion 13 is open upwards in order to simply accommodate the hinge head 12. The hinge head accommodation portion 13 is essentially formed as a groove for accommodating the hinge head 12 in a form-fitting manner, but a gap is retained therein for rotating the hinge head 12 around a rotation axis perpendicular to the plane of the drawing.

[0047] The first panel element 6 is fixed in the panel support 5, for example by means of a first locking element 14. The first locking element 14 is for example intentionally configured in an elastically deformable manner with a bend. The first locking element 14 engages at a locking edge of the panel support 5, for example in a form-fitting manner.

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first panel element 6 is connected to the panel support 5 , for example by means of a first hinge device 8 , and is pivoted counterclockwise into the panel support 5 . The first panel element 6 is then fixed at the panel support 5 by means of a first locking element 14 .

[0049] The second panel element 7 is fixed to the first panel element 6, for example, by means of a second locking element 15, wherein the first panel element 6 comprises the second locking element 15. Figure 4It can be seen that after the first panel element 6 is assembled, the second panel element 7 is connected to the panel support 5 by means of the second hinge device 9 and is pivoted clockwise into the panel support 5. The second panel element 7 is then fixed to the first panel element 6 by means of the second locking element 15. The second locking element 15 is, for example, engaged in a form-fitting manner at the locking edge of the second panel element 7. The first locking element 14 and the second locking element 15 are, for example, arranged at different faces of the first panel element 6. In the present example, the faces are perpendicular to each other. In a top view of the first panel element 6, i.e., when viewed from above, for example Figures 2 to 4 In contrast, the first locking element 14 and the second locking element 15 are arranged perpendicular to each other. In particular, when assembling the first panel element 6 or the second panel element 7, the first locking element 14 and the second locking element 15 are deformed in mutually perpendicular directions.

[0050] The first panel element 6 has a restraining element 16 which engages into a corresponding recess 17 of the panel support 5 when the first panel element 6 is pivoted in and in particular when the first panel element 6 is in the assembled state. The restraining element 16 is mainly used to fix the first panel element 6 on one side of the first hinge device 8. In particular, it should be prevented that the hinge head 12 of the first hinge device 8 can move upwards out of the hinge receiving portion 13.

[0051] The second panel element 7 also has a restraining element 16, which engages in a corresponding recess 17 when the second panel element 7 is pivoted in and in particular when the second panel element 7 is in the assembled state. In this case, in particular, the hinge head 12 of the second hinge device 9 should also be prevented from moving out of the hinge head receptacle 13.

[0052] In particular, the panel composite 1 can also have multiple Figures 2 to 4 The features mentioned in the context of the description of the figures are the joint head 12 , the joint head receptacle 13 , the first locking element 14 , the second locking element 15 , the restraining element 16 and the recess 17 .

[0053] The first panel element 6 has, for example, a handle 18 which is preferably substantially configured as a cavity or engagement recess for the fingers of a user of the dishwasher 2. For example, for the handle 18, the panel support 5 also has a corresponding opening 19 (see Figure 6 ). In order to enable the user to engage in the handle 18 from behind, the door 3 of the dishwasher 2 preferably also has a corresponding opening 19. The first panel element 6 has, for example, a first electronic component 20, which in particular includes the display 4. It is also conceivable that the first electronic component 20 includes further operating elements.

[0054] The second panel element 7 comprises, for example, a second electronic component 21. The second electronic component 21 can in particular have operating elements, such as buttons, for controlling the dishwasher 2. In addition, the second electronic component 21 can also include an additional display 4. It is conceivable that the operating elements of the first electronic component 20 and the second electronic component 21 are arranged on different sides of the panel composite 1. In particular, the panel support 5 has an opening 19 for the operating elements of the first electronic component 20 and the second electronic component 21 (see Figure 6 ).

[0055] Figure 5 The first panel element 6 is shown in a top view, more precisely as seen from below. Figures 2 to 4 . For example, the centrally arranged first electronic component 20 with the display 4 can be clearly identified. A plurality of first locking elements 14 are arranged on the upper side. A plurality of restraining elements 16 are arranged on the lower side. A plurality of hinge heads 12 are also arranged on the lower side. In the top view, the hinge head 12 is, for example, configured in a T-shape. This shape enables a stable pivoting of the first panel element 6 around only one axis of rotation. For example, the first locking elements 14, the restraining elements 16 and the hinge heads 12 are arranged offset from each other.

[0056] The first panel element 6 also has reinforcing ribs 22. Figure 5 . On the one hand, the reinforcing ribs 22 ensure increased stability of the first panel element 6. Furthermore, the reinforcing ribs 22 are particularly arranged such that they form a drainage surface for water entering the panel composite 1. For this purpose, the reinforcing ribs 22 are, for example, designed as open triangles. In particular, the reinforcing ribs 22 protect the first electronic component 20 from entering water. The reinforcing ribs 22 are, for example, arranged in a cascade manner on a plurality of planes 23. As a result, for example, water can be directed around the first electronic component 20 to a drain outlet that is not shown.

[0057] To explain the basic structure of the panel support portion 5, Figure 6 The panel support 5 is shown in a top view, more precisely, as seen from above. Figures 2 to 4 A plurality of hinge head accommodating portions 13 of the first hinge device 8 are arranged in the region of the first inner side 10 of the panel support 5. A plurality of hinge head accommodating portions 13 of the second hinge device 9 are arranged in the region of the second inner side 11 which is preferably opposite to the first inner side 10.

[0058] Furthermore, a plurality of recesses 17 for the restraining elements 16 of the first panel element 6 are provided in the region of the first inner side 10. In the embodiment described, the restraining elements 16 for the second panel element 7 are provided with recesses 17, not shown, by the edge 24. The panel support 5 also has an opening 19 for the display 4 of the first electronic component 20 or for a handle 18.

[0059] Finally, the discussion of the invention should be extended once again to a few points in which the following features can be implemented individually or in any combination if necessary (as long as this is technically feasible and meaningful).

[0060] The invention enables fast and easy assembly of different components in a panel composite.

[0061] The first panel element is inserted into the bearing part, which is introduced into the panel support. The first panel element is then assembled in the panel support according to the pivoting movement. The assembly process for the second panel element is carried out according to the same principle. On the opposite side, the bearing part is also introduced into the panel support for the second panel element. The second panel element is inserted into the bearing part. The pivoting movement onto the first panel element is now achieved with the second panel element. The components are fixed to each other by means of latching hooks, bearing points and reinforcing ribs.

[0062] advantage:

[0063] Low-cost and simple assembly principle without additional components or auxiliary measures,

[0064] Stable and load-bearing structural principle, because the components are tensioned against each other,

[0065] · Easy, fast and reliable assembly, including error proofing.

[0066] Furthermore, the invention is not limited to the embodiments shown. Rather, all combinations of the individual features shown or described in the claims, the description and the drawings, as long as the respective combination is technically feasible or appears reasonable, are subject matter of the invention. In particular, the panel composite according to the invention can be assembled not only to the front door of a semi-integrated household dishwasher or a so-called "stand-alone" household dishwasher, in which the front wall of the panel support is usually visible to the user from the outside, but also to the front of other front doors, i.e., for example, fully integratable household dishwashers. In the case of a fully integrated household dishwasher, the entire front part of the front door is covered by a furniture panel, which preferably matches or corresponds to the design of the adjacent kitchen furniture.

[0067] Reference numerals list

[0068] 1 Panel composite parts

[0069] 2 Dishwasher

[0070] 3 doors

[0071] 4 Display

[0072] 5 Panel support

[0073] 6 First panel element

[0074] 7 Second panel component

[0075] 8. First hinge device

[0076] 9 Second hinge device

[0077] 10 First inner side

[0078] 11 Second inner side

[0079] 12 Hinge head

[0080] 13 Hinge head receiving area

[0081] 14 First locking element

[0082] 15 Second locking element

[0083] 16 Constraints

[0084] 17 recess

[0085] 18 Handle

[0086] 19 Opening

[0087] 20 First Electronic Components

[0088] 21 Second electronic component

[0089] 22 Reinforcement ribs

[0090] 23 Plane

[0091] 24 Edge

[0092] M Assembly direction.

Claims

1. A panel composite (1) for a dishwasher (2), the panel composite comprising a panel support (5), a first panel element (6) and a second panel element (7), characterized in that: The first panel element (6) is connected to the panel support portion (5) via a first hinge device (8), and the second panel element (7) is connected to the panel support portion (5) via a second hinge device (9), wherein the first hinge device (8) is arranged in the area of ​​a first inner side (10) of the panel support portion (5), and the second hinge device (9) is arranged in the area of ​​a second inner side (11) of the panel support portion (5), the second inner side is opposite to the first inner side (10), and the second panel element (7) at least partially overlaps with the first panel element (6).

2. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first hinge device (8) and / or the second hinge device (9) respectively comprises at least one hinge head (12) and at least one hinge head receiving portion (13).

3. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first panel element (6) has a handle (18) and / or a first electronic component (20).

4. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The second panel element (7) has at least one second electronic component (21).

5. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first panel element (6) has at least one first locking element (14) for fixing to the panel support portion (5).

6. The panel composite (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first panel element (6) has a plurality of first locking elements (14) for fixing to the panel support portion (5).

7. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first panel element (6) has at least one second locking element (15) for fixing the second panel element (7) to the first panel element (6).

8. The panel composite (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first panel element (6) has a plurality of second locking elements (15) for fixing the second panel element (7) to the first panel element (6).

9. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: At least one first locking element (14) and at least one second locking element (15) are arranged at two different faces of the first panel element (6).

10. The panel composite (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that: At least one first locking element (14) and at least one second locking element (15) are arranged on two different mutually perpendicular surfaces of the first panel element (6).

11. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In a top view of the first panel element (6), at least one first locking element (14) and at least one second locking element (15) are arranged perpendicular to each other.

12. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In a top view of the first panel element (6) and / or the second panel element (7), at least one hinge head (12) of the first hinge device (8) and / or the second hinge device (9) is configured in a T-shape.

13. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first panel element (6) and / or the second panel element (7) has at least one restraining element (16), which extends into at least one corresponding recess (17) of the panel support (5).

14. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first panel element (6) has reinforcing ribs (22).

15. The panel composite (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that The reinforcing ribs (22) of the first panel element (6) form drainage surfaces for water introduced into the panel composite (1).

16. The panel composite (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The reinforcing ribs (22) of the first panel element (6) are configured in a triangular shape and are arranged in cascade on multiple planes (23).

17. A dishwasher having a front door which has a panel composite (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 16 in the upper region.

18. The dishwasher according to claim 17, characterized in that The dishwasher is a domestic dishwasher.

19. A method for assembling a panel composite (1) for a dishwasher (2), wherein: A first panel element (6) and a second panel element (7) are connected to a panel support (5), characterized in that the panel support (5) and the first panel element (6) are connected by means of a first hinge device (8), and the first panel element (6) is pivoted into the panel support (5) and fixed at the panel support (5), and then the panel support (5) and the second panel element (7) are connected by means of a second hinge device (9), and the second panel element (7) is pivoted into the panel support (5) and fixed at the first panel element (6).

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that The first panel element (6) is fixed to the panel support (5) by means of at least one first locking element (14), and / or the second panel element (7) is fixed to the first panel element (6) by means of at least one second locking element (15).

21. The method according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that The dishwasher is a domestic dishwasher.

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