Dishwasher with at least one air outlet

Abstract

A dishwasher (1) having at least one air outlet (14) for blowing out, in particular moist, air from a washing container (2) in which cookware, glasses, cutlery and the like can be processed, the dishwasher being designed such that the air outlet (14) is located in the lower quarter of the installation height (H) and extends as a slotted outlet over at least two-thirds of the width (Q) of the dishwasher (1), wherein the air outlet (14) has at least one air guide (24) for targeted delivery of air into the region in front of the front side (V) of the dishwasher (1), which air guide imparts a downward component to the outflowing air (28).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a dishwasher having at least one air outlet for blowing particularly humid air from a cleaning container capable of handling cookware, glasses, tableware and the like. Background Technology

[0002] In this type of dishwasher, it is desirable for the items to be washed to be as completely dry as possible and to be removed from the washing container without any water stains.

[0003] To ensure proper drying of cookware, glasses, tableware, and the like processed in the washing container, it is advantageous to remove humid air from the washing container. Therefore, it is known to connect the washing container to an air outlet that delivers humid air from the washing container to the external environment. Such an air outlet is typically located at the top of an openable front door. However, supplying air to this movable unit is relatively complex and expensive, and its high placement within the appliance also poses the risk of damage to cabinets or countertops above the dishwasher, or to components and panels of the dishwasher, due to excessive moisture escape, or to wetting and slipping the kitchen floor in the area in front of the dishwasher. Furthermore, noticeable drafts are present near such air outlets, which is very uncomfortable, especially when the user is seated in a small kitchen near the dishwasher. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention is based on the problem of how to minimize the impact of water vapor on surrounding furniture, kitchen floors, and the front components of dishwashers through an attractive visual arrangement.

[0005] Provided that spatial and / or partial information is given within the scope of this invention, these descriptions should preferably be understood from the viewpoint that they are intended for use when standing in front of a household dishwasher according to the invention during specific use and / or operation, provided that the dishwasher is placed and installed in preparation for operation.

[0006] According to the invention, at least one air outlet is arranged in the lower quarter of the device height, so that when water vapor exiting the air outlet may rise, it acts first on the dishwasher itself, allowing some water to condense there without encountering the furniture above. Furthermore, the air outlet extends as a slotted outlet across at least two-thirds of the width of the dishwasher, thus achieving a wide distribution of escaping moisture and mixing with the drier outside air in the room. The escaping humid air is distributed in this way, preventing significant moisture penetration into the furniture. Due to the good air distribution width, exhaust is also significantly reduced. The air outlet has at least one air guide for targeted air delivery to the area before the front of the dishwasher, applying a downward component to the outflowing air so that hot air can rise in an area farther from the front of the kitchen furniture, preventing the furniture from becoming damp. Through the downward exhaust component, the exhausted air can be guided away from the front of the furniture, especially from the area of ​​the furniture panel, particularly from the front surface of the front door of the dishwasher (preferably fitted with a decorative panel or furniture panel) and the lower front edge of the front door and the decorative panel mounted on the front, and rises several centimeters away from the furniture by its own heat.

[0007] The air guide can be advantageously formed from a wall that, in any case, defines the air outlet in the upward direction. This avoids additional components, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing material costs.

[0008] If the air outlet is positioned on the front side of the dishwasher facing the user and the air is blown forward in a fraction, it ensures that the blown humid air does not accumulate within the kitchen furniture series, but instead enters the free space forward to effectively disperse the moisture it contains.

[0009] When the air guide is advantageously oriented forward at least two degrees downward relative to the horizontal, the blown humid air can be directed, for example, to the area below the door panel that protrudes downward in the base area, particularly in the recessed space of the dishwasher base, which is formed, in particular, by a furniture panel or decorative panel placed on the front side of the front door, thereby keeping the door panel, especially at its lower edge, dry.

[0010] The air guide is specifically designed to be oriented forward at least four degrees downward, thus causing a significant downward movement of the exhaust airflow before it rises far in front of the furniture due to its heat. However, the downward airflow remains small enough that the escaping air does not leave a damp spot on the floor that could pose a slip risk. Therefore, especially when the air outlet is located in the upper region of the dishwasher's base, which is erected on the bottom surface, the angular deviation of the air guide and the angular deviation of the blown airflow relative to the horizontal direction remain less than ten degrees.

[0011] To define the airflow externally, a second air guide can be formed in the wall defining the air outlet in the downward direction, and together with the first air guide, an exhaust channel several centimeters long facing forward can be formed. This allows for a defined airflow that is essentially laminar. The second air guide can be placed horizontally or slightly raised to achieve a nozzle effect by narrowing the exhaust channel. However, the final slope of the second air guide is less than that of the upper air guide to maintain a downward component in all cases.

[0012] In terms of manufacturing technology, the exhaust passage is defined as a single plastic molding. For example, the exhaust passage can be a one-piece design.

[0013] In addition, the exhaust channel may have multiple guide ribs for the outflowing air, which extend forward in the flow direction to achieve a diffuser effect with uniform airflow.

[0014] Advantageously, a channel extending across the width of the air outlet and opening upwards is provided behind the air outlet, in which a sub-flow of air can be guided, which then flows evenly throughout the channel. Here, the front edge of the upward-protruding channel can abut at an angle a downstream, substantially horizontally extending air outlet, which thus absorbs the widely distributed air from the duct and guides it forward.

[0015] The sub-airflow in the aforementioned channel is advantageously separated from the common airflow from the cleaning container by an air distributor. This requires only a single supply line, and air distribution occurs only upon entry into the channel.

[0016] The exhaust unit preferably includes an air passage that, in its final assembled position, projects upward and extends in the width direction, with a wide-open exhaust passage extending forward, particularly a slotted air outlet, connected to the upper end of the air passage, and having a connector, particularly on the rear side, for the air supply line. The air passage, therefore, in the final assembled position of the exhaust unit, is lower, i.e., shorter, in the height direction than the forward-extending, particularly slotted exhaust passage. In its final assembled position, the exhaust unit is advantageously positioned, particularly behind the front base partition of the dishwasher. Specifically, it is detachably mounted to the rear wall. The cavity of the air passage is preferably airtight and / or watertight at its lower end, thereby forming a condensate collection basin in its lower region. An air distributor advantageously begins at a preferred rear connector of the exhaust unit and extends via a preferred rear air inlet connected thereto into the particularly upward-projecting air passage, advantageously reaching its front wall. Thus, the airflow into the cleaning chamber delivered to the connector can be divided into two sub-flows, particularly a left sub-flow and a right sub-flow.

[0017] If the overall width of the air outlet is at least 40 cm (especially for household dishwashers with a device width of 60 cm), a very wide and even distribution of moisture and exhaust air can be achieved. The width of the air outlet can occupy almost the entire width of the device in a particularly advantageous manner.

[0018] Specifically, the air outlet is designed as a flat, slotted outlet with an aspect ratio of less than 1:20, preferably between 1:20 and 1:200, and preferably approximately 1:100 (particularly for household dishwashers with a device width of 60 cm). Despite the very low structural and visual height, a large exhaust surface can be achieved.

[0019] The air vent is advantageously positioned on the front side of the dishwasher facing the user, directing air forward in a concentrated manner. This wide-ranging airflow creates a smaller, more controlled airflow that is guided away from kitchen furniture, preventing moisture buildup within the furniture's installation area. The air escaping from there, typically saturated with moisture, mixes quickly and extensively with the dry outdoor air within the kitchen.

[0020] If the air outlet is arranged to overlap with the panel of the closed base (base panel) in the forward direction and protrudes forward by at least the same distance as the panel, the humid air can escape forward far enough to avoid applying excessive moisture to the kitchen floor or the front of the dishwasher, especially the door. The blown airflow is initially able to flow out in a slightly downward direction at an initial speed, and experiences an upward component due to its high heat a distance in front of the dishwasher.

[0021] High efficiency can be achieved if the air outlet can be controlled by at least one conveying mechanism (e.g., a fan wheel arranged in the lower region of the dishwasher behind the air outlet in the depth direction). The fan wheel or the like can then be positioned at approximately the same height as the air outlet itself and can be arranged in the base of the dishwasher to save space.

[0022] An advantageous improvement of the invention proposes that the fan wheel or similar conveying mechanism can be controlled in a pulsed or continuous manner, i.e., during the drying phase of the corresponding dishwashing program and / or also over a period of several days after the end of the drying phase. In the latter case, the household dishwasher can be advantageously used as a storage place for furniture or for storing items to be washed, such as cookware, glasses, tableware, and the like, which can also be dried in stages or continuously over a period of several days. In this case, the front door of the household dishwasher is preferably kept closed during the regular drying phase of the corresponding dishwashing program to be executed, as well as during any subsequent "storage function phase." Immediately after the end of the drying phase of the previously executed dishwashing program, the washed items are partially stored in the cleaning chamber of the cleaning container, preferably with the front door closed; this is called the "storage function phase." During the drying phase of the corresponding dishwashing program and any subsequent "storage function phase," the operation of the conveying mechanism can be controlled, if necessary, by moisture detection in the cleaning chamber of the cleaning container. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Further advantages and features are given by embodiments of the subject matter of the invention, which are shown in the accompanying drawings and described below.

[0024] The diagram shows:

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view showing a forward-tilted embodiment of a dishwasher, particularly a household dishwasher, is provided. The dishwasher preferably has a recessed base in the lower region, wherein an exhaust unit with an air outlet is arranged within the recessed space of the base.

[0026] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A top view of the dishwasher including an exhaust unit with an air outlet, wherein the exhaust unit has an air distributor and a (air distributor) channel on the rear side of the air outlet for guiding the sub-flow formed through the air distributor.

[0027] Figure 3 It shows that according to Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the exhaust unit from an angle above.

[0028] Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of the exhaust unit is shown, which roughly corresponds to... Figure 3 The view in section IV-IV,

[0029] Figure 5 It shows roughly corresponding to Figure 4 Detailed view of V in the middle.

[0030] Figure 6A schematic side view of the front area of ​​the dishwasher is shown, showing the location of the air outlet and the airflow blowing forward. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Figure 1 The household appliance schematically shown here is dishwasher 1, specifically a household dishwasher. In principle, other household appliances with drying functions for the items to be processed can also be considered for the design scheme according to the invention.

[0032] The following description is based on Figure 1 The household dishwasher has a cleaning container, which is part of the main body G of the device, partially opening or closing to the outside, for holding ceramic tableware, pots and pans, cutlery, glasses, cookware, and other items awaiting cleaning. The items to be cleaned may be held, for example, in a ceramic tableware basket 11 and / or a cutlery drawer 10 and may be loaded with so-called washing liquid. Washing liquid is understood to refer to fresh water, or particularly water circulated during operation, with or without detergent and / or rinsing aids and / or drying agents. Specifically, the washing liquid has been passed through an ion exchanger for softening. The washing liquid may also be more or less contaminated with dirt from the ongoing operation. The cleaning container may have at least a substantially rectangular outline, with its front side V facing the user in the operating position. This front side V may form part of a kitchen facade made of side-by-side kitchen furniture, or, in the case of a standalone unit, may be independent of other furniture.

[0033] The cleaning chamber of the cleaning container, particularly at its front V, can be closed by a front door 3 or a baffle. The front door 3... Figure 1 It is shown in a partially open position at an angle to the vertical. However, it is upright in its closed position and, according to the accompanying drawing, can pivot forward and downward about the lower horizontal axis in the direction of arrow 4 to its opening, so that it is at least almost horizontal when fully open.

[0034] In the closed position, the dishwasher 1 faces the user's vertical outer and front sides V, and the front door 3 may be equipped with a decorative panel or furniture panel 6 to visually and / or tactilely upgrade and / or adapt to the surrounding kitchen furniture.

[0035] The dishwasher is designed here as a stand-alone, or so-called partially integrated, or fully integrated device. In the latter case, the main body G of the device may also terminate essentially at the outer wall of the washing container. The housing surrounding it can then be eliminated. In the lower region of the dishwasher, there may be a base 12 for specifically housing functional components, such as a pump for circulating the washing liquid, and an air outlet 14, which will be described further below.

[0036] In the embodiment according to the accompanying drawings, the movable door 3 has a control panel 8 extending in the lateral direction of the dishwasher in its upper region, which may include an access opening 7 accessible from the front side V for manually opening and / or closing the door 3. In the lateral direction, the dishwasher typically has an extension range of 45, 50, or 60 cm. In the depth direction T from the front side V to the rear, the extension range is also typically around 60 cm. These values ​​are not mandatory. Furthermore, the dishwasher 1 does not necessarily have to stand directly on the floor B, but can also be installed within kitchen furniture at approximately eye level; therefore, the issue of the suction airflow through the air outlet 14, mentioned earlier, must be given special consideration.

[0037] When the door 3 or the baffle is closed, the cleaning container is defined by three fixed vertical walls 13 and two horizontal walls 13, one of which forms the top cover (upper part) of the cleaning container and the other forms the bottom (lower part) of the cleaning container. In the transverse direction, the left vertical side wall 13 to the left and the right vertical side wall 13 to the right are adjacent to the front side V facing the user.

[0038] The wall 13, which forms the bottom of the washing container and defines it substantially downwards, is located roughly horizontally above the bottom, i.e., parallel to the outer base plate B on which the dishwasher 1 can stand. Higher installations, such as at countertop height, are also possible, as described, particularly inside cabinets. In the installation position, the lower edge of the dishwasher 1 is approximately 70 to 110 centimeters above the floor.

[0039] The dishwasher 1 is provided with at least one air outlet 14 for blowing particularly humid air from the washing container. This air outlet 14 blows air, particularly humid air, from the washing chamber of the washing container into the free air space on the front side V of the dishwasher 1 facing the user, preventing humid air from being introduced into the kitchen and causing damage due to moisture. The blowing of particularly humid air from the washing chamber through the air outlet 14 preferably occurs during the final drying phase of the dishwashing program to be performed and / or during a "storage function phase" during at least one subsequent additional drying phase in chronological order. In any case, the front door 3 remains closed.

[0040] Air outlet 14 is part of exhaust unit 15, which is located in Figure 2 The entire unit is shown as an example. An exhaust unit 15, including at least one air outlet 14, extends through at least half, and more, of the width Q of the dishwasher 1. In this way, a particularly uniform distribution of the exhaust air can be achieved, thereby minimizing draft.

[0041] The exhaust unit 15 can be made entirely of plastic. Furthermore, the air outlet 14 can be divided into multiple parallel, flush local slits. They do not all need to be of the same length. The important thing is that they form a wide air outlet 14 as a whole, which enables a high air throughput to achieve a broad distribution of moisture contained in the air.

[0042] Air outlet 14 is positioned in the lower quarter of the appliance height and extends as a single-piece or multi-piece slot across at least two-thirds of the width Q of dishwasher 1. Specifically, air outlet 14 is at least 40 cm wide. (As in...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 As can be clearly seen, it can also extend across almost the entire width Q of the dishwasher 1. At least one connector located behind the air outlet 14 is provided for supplying humid air from the cleaning container to the air outlet 14. An extra-long air supply line, particularly a flexible connecting hose or corrugated tube, preferably connects from the base 12 to a rear connector of the exhaust unit 15, which supplies air from the cleaning chamber of the cleaning container to the connector. The air supply line LZ is... Figure 2 The middle part is represented by a dot.

[0043] In order to draw air from the cleaning chamber of the cleaning container and blow it out via the exhaust unit 15, at least one conveying mechanism, such as a fan, may be provided in or before its connection, which may be pulsed and / or timed, or over a period of several days. Figure 2 In this configuration, air delivery components, such as a fan, are placed within the air supply line LZ. Figure 2 The image is schematically shown as a dashed rectangle. The air supply line is connected at its upstream end to an air outlet opening, which is located in one of the boundary walls of the cleaning container, particularly in the wall, preferably the side wall, of the cleaning container.

[0044] Air introduced through this connector can first be supplied to an air distributor 16, which extends into the cross-section of the connector, in this case the connector is tubular and splits the airflow 17 approximately in the middle. In particular, the starting end of the air distributor 16 forms a narrow, upright rib 18, forming sub-flows 19, 20 on its left and right sides.

[0045] Rib 18 transitions into a curved air guide 21, which protrudes into a channel 22 with its end opposite to rib 18. The channel is located behind air outlet 14 (i.e., opposite to the front V). Channel 22 has a much greater height than air outlet 14 and may have a drain pipe for condensate on its underside, not shown here. Air guide 21 widens in plan view within channel 22, resembling a triangle with rounded sides and extending to the front channel wall 23. This ensures that the sub-flows 19, 20 formed in channel 22 do not mix again.

[0046] Instead, sub-streams 19 and 20 in channel 22 are diametrically opposed to each other and flow from the air distributor 16, which is ideally located in the middle relative to the lateral direction, to almost both outer walls of the dishwasher 1. Sub-streams 19 and 20 have sufficiently high velocities to maintain a substantially uniform density on their reciprocating path through channel 22 before allowing air to leave from them in upward and forward components, as will be described below.

[0047] The aforementioned channel 22 extends parallel to the air outlet 14 in the width direction of the dishwasher 1. Here, the air distributor 16 is at least partially maintained in the plane below the air outlet 14 relative to the vertical height H of the dishwasher 1, as the air distributor 16 flows into the channel 22. The air from the air distributor 16 therefore does not escape directly through the air outlet 14, but first passes through the channel 22 in two directions with its sub-streams 19 and 20. As air continues to be supplied, the air in the top-opening channel 22 is pushed upwards again and again, and due to the action of the upper baffle, it only has the opportunity to flow laterally into the air outlet 14.

[0048] This is possible because the channel 22 opens upward and the upright front channel wall 23 is adjacent at an angle to the horizontally extending air outlet 14, which ideally has the same extension range as the channel 22 in the width direction, particularly at least 40 cm.

[0049] Specifically, for this purpose, single-piece or multi-piece air outlets 14 are designed according to... Figure 2 A slotted outlet is provided. Its height-to-width ratio can be at least 1:20. In the case of a 40 cm wide air outlet 4 (especially for a household dishwasher with a 60 cm width), its vertical height is less than approximately 2 cm. This ensures that, on the one hand, the installation space occupied in the vertical height H is minimal, and on the other hand, the overall extension of the air outlet 14 is large enough to exhaust a large volume of air, thus keeping the suction effect very low.

[0050] Air outlet 14 has at least one air guide 24 for targeted delivery of air to the area before the front side V of dishwasher 1, the air guide applying a downward component to the outflowing air 28. Here, the air guide 24 extends integrally across the entire width of air outlet 14, which is not mandatory. Furthermore, it is formed by a wall defining the top of air outlet 14, thus eliminating the need for separate components, which improves manufacturing and durability. A high level of stability is achieved.

[0051] For example, in Figure 6As can be seen, the air outlet 14 is located on the front side V of the dishwasher 1 facing the user, and the blown air 28 has a component facing the front side V.

[0052] In this configuration, the air guide 24 is oriented downwards at least two degrees toward the front V. The slope can also be greater, oriented downwards at least four degrees.

[0053] On the air outlet 14, a wall 25 defined in a downward direction is provided opposite to the air guide 24, which forms a second air guide and, together with the first air guide 24, forms an exhaust passage 26 several centimeters long (typically about 5 to 8 centimeters) pointing in a forward V direction, for example in Figure 5 It can be clearly seen in the middle.

[0054] The exhaust passage 26 can be defined as a single frame-like plastic molding, but other materials are also possible in principle. If, for example, an injection-molded part is provided, the exhaust passage 26 can have multiple guide ribs 27 extending forward V in the flow direction for the outflowing air 28. This results in a diffuser effect, in which most of the laminar air components flow forward V in the blown-out moist, warm outflowing air 28.

[0055] like Figure 6 As can be clearly seen, taking advantage of the invention, the air outlet 14 with the exhaust channel 26 extending forward V can also be arranged superimposed on the panel 5, which is significantly recessed relative to the door 3 and closes the base 12 on the front side and protrudes forward at least equidistantly relative to it. Thus, the panel 5 itself is not loaded with moisture. However, the downward component of the outflowing air 28 introduced via the air guide 24 also passes under the door 3, which extends further forward V (e.g., 5 to 10 cm), without wetting, for example, the front decorative element 6. Instead, the airflow can rise due to its inherently higher heat compared to the surrounding kitchen air, thus the outflowing air 28 is further forward a few centimeters. However, it is far enough away from the front of the furniture. Meanwhile, since the air guide 24 is only slightly inclined, the floor B is also prevented from getting wet. The wide extension of the air outlet 14 also prevents drafty airflow.

[0056] In an advantageous manner, a dishwasher having the following advantageous design for mounting an exhaust unit 15 on a base panel 5, particularly a floor base panel, can be particularly advantageous:

[0057] Specifically, the air distributor 16 of the exhaust unit 15 is assigned to a connector on the inlet side and / or arranged downstream of the connector in the flow direction. It is positioned in front of the slit-shaped exhaust passage of the air outlet 14. The air distributor 16 preferably divides the airflow delivered to the cleaning chamber of the connector into a left sub-flow and a right sub-flow. Here, the left sub-flow is delivered to the upwardly projecting left portion of the air passage 22, and the right sub-flow is delivered to the right portion. When viewed in the flow direction, the air passage 22 is arranged in front of the slit-shaped exhaust passage of the air outlet 14. Viewed vertically, it is preferably lower than the air outlet. It preferably extends substantially the same width as the exhaust passage. In particular, its upper end is connected to the inlet (viewed from the front) of the exhaust passage that extends forward over its entire width. The air inlet with the connector is preferably positioned approximately in the middle of the width extension in the rear wall of the air passage 22. The upwardly projecting air passage 22 can therefore advantageously serve as a condensation zone. The hollow space of the air passage 22 is preferably sealed airtight and / or watertight at its lower end, thereby forming a condensate collection trough in its lower region. In this way, the air distributor 16 ensures that, viewed from the front, when the air inlet having the air supply line is arranged approximately centrally in the lateral direction at the rear side of the upwardly extending air passage, the left sub-flow of the purge chamber airflow to the inlet-side connector is loaded onto the left half of the upwardly extending air passage 22 protruding from the air passage and the left half of the forward-extending exhaust passage of the air outlet 14 connected thereto, and the right sub-flow of the purge chamber airflow to the inlet-side connector is loaded onto the right half of the upwardly extending air passage 22 protruding from the air passage and the right half of the forward-extending exhaust passage of the air outlet 14 connected thereto.

[0058] Preferably, the inlet-side connector, air distributor 16, upwardly projecting air passage 22, and slit-shaped exhaust passage of air outlet 14 are components of the exhaust unit 15. This can be designed as a single piece or integral unit. It can preferably be made of plastic.

[0059] The exhaust unit 15 designed in this way is, for example, Figure 6The schematic side view of the front panel 5 shows that it can be advantageously mounted on the front panel 5, which preferably closes any existing bottom recessed space of the dishwasher, except for maintaining a free upper gap between the lower edge of the front door 3 and the upper edge of the panel 5, the lower edge of which can be equipped with a decorative or furniture panel. For this purpose, its upwardly projecting air passage 22 (when viewed from the front in the depth direction) is arranged behind the front panel 5, particularly the base panel, while its slotted exhaust passage 14 hangs over the upper edge of the front panel 5, particularly the base panel, and rests thereon. The air passage 22 is thus covered by the front panel 5, particularly the base panel, i.e., not visible from the front. Due to the slotted shape of the exhaust passage, this is almost invisible from the front at the upper edge of the front panel, especially on the floor or base. In particular, the air passage 22 is positioned such that... Figure 6 In this embodiment, the back of the front panel 5, particularly the base panel, is preferably detachably mounted. This is as follows in the case of a floor base panel: Figure 6 It stands on floor B as shown.

[0060] The dishwasher 1, designed according to the principles of the present invention, can not only perform the final drying stage of the corresponding dishwasher program, but can also be equipped with a so-called "storage function" if needed, which prevents the cleaned items stored in the washing container after processing from getting wet again. This retention can last for several days without deteriorating the dryness of the items. The dishwasher 1 thus also functions as a storage and drying cabinet, from which cleaned items can be removed in a fresh and dry manner.

[0061] Specifically, for the "storage function," the conveying mechanism can be controlled in a pulse manner. Optionally and particularly effectively, the conveying mechanism is controlled by a humidity sensor system that provides a measurement of the current moisture content of the items being cleaned in the cleaning container.

[0062] In both cases, the conveyor is only switched on occasionally to repeatedly deliver humid air from the cleaning container, thus maintaining the cleanliness of the items to be washed, even over longer periods. Due to the short effective operating time, energy requirements are low, as is the noise level from at least one fan impeller or similar conveyor mechanism.

[0063] However, it is advantageous for the air to be blown out, especially the air in the washing chamber, if the conveying mechanism operates continuously during the drying phase of the corresponding dishwashing program and / or throughout the entire duration of any subsequent "storage function phase" and / or another operating phase of the air in the household dishwasher.

[0064] 1. Dishwasher

[0065] 3 doors,

[0066] 4. Translation direction,

[0067] 5. Base panel,

[0068] 6. Decorative panels,

[0069] 7. Enter the opening.

[0070] 8. Control Panel

[0071] 10 cutlery drawers

[0072] 11. Ceramic cutlery basket

[0073] 12 bases,

[0074] 13. Clean the walls of the container.

[0075] 14. Air outlet,

[0076] 15. Exhaust unit,

[0077] 16 air distributors,

[0078] 17. Airflow

[0079] 18 ribs

[0080] 19 sub-streams,

[0081] 20 sub-streams

[0082] 21. Curved air guide,

[0083] 22 channels

[0084] 23. Front passage wall,

[0085] 24. Air guides,

[0086] 25. A wall defined in the downward direction.

[0087] 26. Exhaust passages

[0088] 27 guide ribs,

[0089] 28. Air flows out.

[0090] V front side,

[0091] Floor B

[0092] H is the vertical height.

[0093] LZ air supply line,

[0094] LF air delivery mechanism

[0095] Q width

[0096] G Equipment Main Body.

Claims

1. A dishwasher (1) having at least one air outlet (14) for blowing air from a cleaning container capable of handling cookware and tableware, Its features are, The air outlet (14) is arranged in the lower quarter of the device height (H) and extends as a slotted outlet through at least two-thirds of the width (Q) of the dishwasher (1), wherein the air outlet (14) has at least one air guide (24) for targeted delivery of air to the area before the front side (V) of the dishwasher (1), the air guide applying a downward component to the outflowing air (28), the air outlet (14) being arranged on the user-facing front side (V) of the dishwasher (1) and the air outlet blowing out air with a forward component.

2. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dishwasher (1) is a household dishwasher.

3. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air blown out of the cleaning container is wet.

4. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning container is capable of handling glass cups.

5. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The air guide (24) is formed by a wall that defines the air outlet (14) in the upward direction.

6. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The air guide (24) is oriented toward the front side (V) in a downward manner at least two degrees.

7. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air guide (24) is oriented toward the front side (V) at least four degrees downward.

8. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wall (25) defining the air outlet (14) in the downward direction forms a second air guide, and the wall together with the air guide (24) forms an exhaust channel (26) several centimeters long oriented toward the front side (V).

9. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The exhaust passage (26) is defined as a whole by a plastic molding.

10. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The exhaust passage (26) is equipped with a plurality of guide ribs (27) for the outflowing air, the guide ribs extending in the flow direction toward the front side (V).

11. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A channel (22) extending through the width of the air outlet (14) and opening upward is provided on the rear side of the air outlet, in which sub-flows (19, 20) of air can be guided, wherein the front edge of the channel (22) is adjacent to the horizontally extending air outlet (14) at an angle.

12. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The sub-stream is separated from the common airflow (17) from the cleaning container in the air distributor (16) in the rear air delivery channel (22).

13. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The overall width of the air outlet (14) is at least 40 centimeters.

14. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The air outlet (14) is designed as a flat slotted outlet with an aspect ratio of less than 1:

20.

15. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that, The aspect ratio of the flat, slotted outlet is between 1:20 and 1:

200.

16. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that, The aspect ratio of the flat, slotted outlet is 1:

100.

17. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The air outlet (14) is arranged superimposed on the panel (5) of the base (12) in the forward direction, and the air outlet protrudes at least the same distance toward the front side (V) compared to the panel.

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