A dishwasher for cleaning items in the shape of drinking vessels

Abstract

The dishwasher (1) comprises a treatment zone (3) and a conveying device (4) for transporting the washing appliance items (2) from a deposit area (5) through the treatment zone (3) to a removal area (6). The washing system and / or the rinsing system has at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump (9) and washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles. The dishwasher (1) is spatially divided into an above-table area (7), which is located above a counter level (13) when the dishwasher (1) is intended to be used, and an under-table area (8), which is located below the counter level (13) when the dishwasher (1) is intended to be used, wherein the deposit area (5), the removal area (6) and the treatment zone (3) are each part of the above-table area (7), and wherein at least the washing pump and / or rinsing pump (9) of the washing system and / or the rinsing system is part of the under-table area (8).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates generally to the technical field of commercial tableware cleaning, and more specifically to a tableware cleaning machine according to the preamble of independent claim 1.

[0002] Accordingly, the present invention particularly relates to a dishwashing machine for washing utensil items in the form of drinking vessels, especially in the form of drinking cups, mugs, glasses or bottles, wherein the dishwashing machine includes at least one, preferably exactly one, processing area and preferably at least one conveying device for transporting the utensil items to be washed from the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine through at least one processing area of ​​the dishwashing machine to the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

[0003] The placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine is specifically the dirty-side input area, which is configured to allow for the manual placement of washing utensils to be washed in at least one processing zone of the dishwashing machine. Conversely, the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine is specifically the clean-side output area, which is configured to output washing utensils washed in at least one processing zone of the dishwashing machine, allowing the utensils to then be manually removed.

[0004] The dishwashing machine according to the invention further includes a washing system and / or a rinsing system having at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump and having washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles, through which cleaning liquid, particularly washing liquid and / or rinsing liquid, can be sprayed onto the dishwashing utensils to be cleaned in at least one processing area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

[0005] The aforementioned type of dishwashing machine, particularly those including a conveyor for transporting dishes to be washed through at least one processing zone of the dishwashing machine, is typically used in the commercial sector. Unlike household dishwashing machines where the dishes to be washed remain stationary during washing, in these conveyor-type dishwashing machines, the dishes are transported through different processing zones of the machine.

[0006] Such a conveyor-type dishwashing machine is known, for example, from document DE 19 644 438 A1. Viewed along the conveying direction of the washing utensils, this conveyor-type dishwashing machine sequentially includes a pre-washing zone with pre-washing nozzles for removing coarse dirt from the washing utensils, at least one washing zone with washing nozzles for spraying washing liquid onto the washing utensils, a pre-rinse zone with pre-rinse nozzles, and a rinsing zone with rinsing nozzles. The rinsing nozzles spray rinsing liquid, particularly clean water, onto the washing utensils. The sprayed rinsing liquid enters the pre-rinse tank, and is then conveyed from the pre-rinse tank to the pre-rinse nozzles via a pump line. The pre-rinse liquid sprayed by the pre-rinse nozzles flows back into the pre-rinse tank. A portion of the pre-rinse liquid sprayed by the pre-rinse nozzles passes through a baffle into the washing tank of the final washing zone. With the help of a liquid cascade system, liquid can flow from the pre-rinse tank to the last wash tank against the direction of the washing appliance's transport, and from the last wash tank to the collection tank, which collects the liquid sprayed by the pre-rinse nozzles in the pre-rinse zone.

[0007] Compared to the batch processes of static, programmed machines (such as household dishwashing machines or under-counter dishwashing machines), continuous operation is possible for conveyor-type dishwashing machines because they transport the appliances through different processing zones of the machine (specifically the washing and rinsing zones). However, a disadvantage of conveyor-type dishwashing machines is that they require relatively large space in the installation room (washing chamber).

[0008] However, there is an increasing need to take advantage of conveyor-type dishwashing machines in applications where only a small mounting surface is available.

[0009] Today, hot beverage vending machines, especially coffee machines, of various models and sizes are almost always available for self-service in hotels, company cafeterias, public buildings, hospitals, schools, and highway rest areas. These vending machines are typically configured to dispense selected hot beverages into cups; however, plastic cups are also used in vending machine installations in businesses or public buildings.

[0010] Meanwhile, due to ecological considerations, the use of plastic cups is decreasing, with a particular preference for reusable tableware (glass cups, mugs, etc.).

[0011] Standard industrial dishwashing machines are typically used to wash used cups, glasses, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "drinking utensils"). For this purpose, dirty dishes are collected and transported to a dishwashing machine (which is usually not located directly near the hot beverage vending machine), where they are washed and then returned to the hot beverage station or vending machine.

[0012] Therefore, converting hot beverage vending machines from disposable tableware to reusable tableware will create problems in terms of the necessary logistics (especially in the form of workers performing the various process steps related to: collecting soiled, reusable tableware, loading it into a tableware washing machine that is usually provided externally, and returning the washed tableware to the hot beverage vending machine).

[0013] It is not possible to install a conventional conveyor-type dishwashing machine known in the prior art in a location close to a hot beverage vending machine, because such a conveyor-type dishwashing machine requires a relatively large space in the installation room, and it is usually not possible to find a relatively large space around a hot beverage vending machine. Summary of the Invention

[0014] Therefore, the fundamental objective of this invention is to further develop the above-mentioned type of dishwashing machine, so that it has a particularly compact structure, and that the dishwashing machine can also be used in applications where conventional conveyor-type dishwashing machines cannot be used due to the lack of mounting surfaces.

[0015] This objective is specifically achieved by the subject matter of independent claim 1, thereby specifying advantageous further improvements to the dishwashing machine according to the invention in the dependent claims.

[0016] Accordingly, the present invention particularly relates to a dishwashing machine for cleaning utensil items in the form of drinking vessels, wherein the dishwashing machine includes at least one processing zone and preferably at least one conveying device for transporting the utensil items to be cleaned from a placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine through the at least one processing zone to a removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine. The dishwashing machine according to the invention further includes a washing system and / or a rinsing system having at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump and washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles, through which cleaning fluid, particularly washing liquid and / or rinsing liquid, can be sprayed onto the utensil items to be cleaned in the at least one processing zone.

[0017] According to the present invention, a dishwashing machine is specifically proposed to be spatially divided into a tabletop area and an under-table area, wherein the tabletop area is located above the counter level when the dishwashing machine is intended to be used, and the under-table area is located below the counter level when the dishwashing machine is intended to be used, wherein a placement area, a removal area and at least one processing area of ​​the dishwashing machine are each part of the tabletop area, and wherein at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump of at least the washing system and / or rinsing system is part of the under-table area.

[0018] The advantages of the dishwashing machine according to the invention are obvious: the dishwashing machine according to the invention enables the selective and individual cleaning of stored washing utensils, making the dishwashing machine particularly suitable for cleaning reusable drinking utensils (such as coffee cups), thereby allowing the dishwashing machine to be installed directly in or near beverage vending machines, especially hot beverage vending machines.

[0019] Modern beverage vending machines, especially hot beverage vending machines, are usually equipped with devices for dispensing disposable containers, which are either disposed of as waste after use or are required to be collected by law once they come into effect.

[0020] There are also beverage vending machines that do not provide or dispense containers. For these machines, users use their own cups, which they then clean themselves afterward. If users are not consciously conserving water, unnecessary water consumption occurs. Consequently, this also generates a large amount of unnecessary wastewater, and paper towels are needed to dry the user's own reusable containers, which are then discarded as waste.

[0021] Due to its compact structure, the conveyor-type dishwashing machine according to the present invention is also particularly suitable as a reusable drinking utensil dishwashing machine (such as a coffee cup dishwashing machine), which can be installed adjacent to a hot beverage vending machine / coffee machine, or even as part of a hot beverage vending machine.

[0022] A conveyor-type dishwashing machine includes an input area where soiled dishes (especially drinking utensils) are placed. The conveyor-type dishwashing machine further includes an output area, spatially separated from the input area, where clean dishes can be removed.

[0023] Washing utensils (drinking utensils, such as cups, glasses, etc.) can be loaded and removed individually (i.e., one after another); but they may also be loaded in smaller groups.

[0024] The dishwashing machine according to the invention is particularly a hybrid dishwashing machine, which combines the technology of a statically programmed machine for batch processes with the technology of a conveyor-type dishwashing machine configured for continuous operation. On the one hand, the dishwashing machine according to the invention has the advantages of a statically programmed machine designed for batch processes, and on the other hand, it also utilizes the advantages of a conveyor-type dishwashing machine. The space required to set up the dishwashing machine according to the invention corresponds to no more than the space required for a dishwashing machine configured as a statically programmed machine, while enabling continuous operation of the dishwashing machine as known in conveyor-type dishwashing machines and whose advantages can be listed therein.

[0025] In this context, it is particularly conceivable that the conveying device is configured to selectively transport a predetermined group of laundry items to be washed in batches from the placement area through at least one processing area, and then deliver this group of laundry items as washed laundry items to the removal area; or to transport the laundry items to be washed individually from the placement area through at least one processing area, and then deliver them as washed laundry items to the removal area. Therefore, individual processing and individual delivery of processed laundry items to the removal area are particularly possible.

[0026] In other words, the user of the dishwashing machine can place his personal cup in the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine, thereby ensuring that the personal cup is also provided in the removal area in a way that is identifiable in itself.

[0027] The dishwashing machine is therefore particularly suitable for coffee shops, for example, where customers bring their own cups but the cups must be washed on-site before being filled with hot drinks. The cups to be washed can then be transported individually from the placement area through the processing area and then delivered to the removal area.

[0028] By dividing the dishwashing machine into an under-table area that substantially accommodates the technology features and a tabletop area that includes washing and loading areas, the dishwashing machine according to the invention can be ideally integrated, particularly, into counter systems, especially counter systems in coffee shops.

[0029] Advantageously, the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine can be accessed from the area assigned to customers in the coffee shop, and particularly only from this area of ​​the counter system, while the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine can be accessed from the area of ​​the counter system assigned to counter staff. In the context of commercial dishwashing, the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine is equivalent to a "non-clean area." This "non-clean area," which may be part of the counter system, is preferably accessible only from the area of ​​the counter system assigned to customers. This ensures a reliable separation between the "behind the counter" area and the "in front of the counter" area.

[0030] This measure specifically minimizes or even completely eliminates the risk of uncleaned or improperly cleaned containers (cups, etc.) contaminating the surrounding environment in areas where the equipment required for filling containers is needed.

[0031] On the other hand, in the context of commercial tableware cleaning, the removal area of ​​a tableware washing machine is equivalent to a "clean area." This "clean area," which may be part of the counter system, is preferably accessible only to counter staff.

[0032] This measure ensures that customer-owned containers, particularly cups, cannot be brought into business areas where perishable foods are handled in public. This is particularly effective in preventing "behind-the-counter" staff from handling reusable containers without first ensuring they have been properly sanitized.

[0033] All components associated with the technical features of the dishwashing machine are preferably integrated into the under-counter area of ​​the dishwashing machine to keep the area above the counter as open as possible; this is a fundamental requirement for integrating the dishwashing machine into a counter system. According to an embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the invention, at least one of the following components is at least partially integrated into the under-counter area of ​​the dishwashing machine:

[0034] - A rinsing aid metering system for selectively and / or as needed metering rinsing aids into a cleaning solution to be sprayed in at least one treatment area;

[0035] - A cleaning agent metering system for selectively and / or as needed metering cleaning agent chemicals into a cleaning solution to be sprayed in at least one treatment area;

[0036] - A washing tank for at least temporarily storing cleaning fluid to be sprayed in at least one treatment area and / or for temporarily storing cleaning fluid to be sprayed in at least one treatment area;

[0037] - A rinsing solution tank for providing liquid to be sprayed in at least one treatment area, with rinsing aids added to the liquid as necessary;

[0038] - A wastewater tank for at least temporary storage of wastewater generated during the washing and cleaning of utensils and items; and / or

[0039] - A water heater (booster) is used to selectively and / or as needed heat the cleaning fluid to be sprayed in at least one treatment area.

[0040] Of course, the above list should not be considered exhaustive. Needless to say, not all of the components mentioned above that are not associated with the "technical features" of the dishwashing machine must be integrated into the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine, especially not fully integrated into the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment of the dishwashing machine, the dishwashing machine includes a body having an upper horizontal surface located below the counter level, thereby defining or forming the under-counter area of ​​the dishwashing machine by the body.

[0042] The term "body" as used here specifically refers to the support structure (support frame) of the dishwashing machine. The body may include side sections, an upper base plate and a lower base plate, as well as a rear wall, but these are not strictly necessary. A fixed middle side, a fixed middle base plate, and a front section may also be part of the body.

[0043] The body of the dishwashing machine is preferably supported by height-adjustable feet, casters, or height-adjustable substructures, bases, or frames. This allows for vertical adjustment of the counter height (i.e., the counter level of the dishwashing machine), and is particularly suitable for counter designs or systems, especially existing counter systems.

[0044] In this context, it is particularly conceivable that the upper horizontal plane of the machine body is configured, at least partially, as the upper base plate. This measure allows the dishwashing machine to be directly integrated into existing countertop systems without disrupting the countertop level.

[0045] In at least one processing area, the upper base plate of the machine body should preferably include at least one channel or opening through which cleaning fluid can be transferred from the under-table area, i.e. from the technical features contained in the under-table area, to the table area, and in particular to at least one processing area of ​​the dishwashing machine, and vice versa.

[0046] The conveying device is preferably at least partially disposed in the table area of ​​the dishwashing machine, particularly below at least one processing area. For this purpose, it is advantageous that the conveying device is at least partially disposed in the base, which is at least partially disposed in the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

[0047] In a conceivable embodiment of the solution according to the invention, the proposed conveying device of the dishwashing machine includes at least one conveyor track, particularly in the form of a conveyor belt, wherein the at least one conveyor track is configured to pass through at least one processing area of ​​the dishwashing machine. In this context, it is particularly conceivable that the width of the conveyor track is chosen to be suitably narrow. In a preferred embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the invention, the at least one conveyor track thus has an effective width preferably not exceeding 30 cm and even more preferably not exceeding 15 cm.

[0048] Especially for larger cafes, it is advantageous for the conveyor system to include at least two parallel conveyor tracks, particularly in the form of conveyor belts, to increase the washing capacity of the dishwashing machine. To ensure that each of the two conveyor tracks can independently transport the washed utensils through at least one processing area, a correspondingly small width of the conveyor tracks should be selected, whereby an effective width not exceeding 30 cm and preferably not exceeding 15 cm has proven particularly advantageous.

[0049] The dishwashing machine according to the invention is advantageously implemented as a so-called "linear machine" or a so-called "carousel machine". In the embodiment as a linear machine, the dishwashing machine has a placement area, at least one processing area, and a removal area arranged sequentially, such that the placement area and the removal area are arranged opposite to each other, with at least one processing area intervening in between.

[0050] On the other hand, in an embodiment as a turntable machine, it is proposed that, when viewed from above, the placement area, at least one processing area, and removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine are arranged as a circular object or at least as a circular segment.

[0051] In embodiments that function as linear machines, the conveying device of the dishwashing machine is preferably configured to transport the washing utensils from the placement area through at least one processing area to the removal area by translational motion, particularly in batches or individually.

[0052] On the other hand, in embodiments that function as turntable machines, it is preferable to propose that the conveying device be configured to transport washing appliance items from the placement area through at least one processing area to the removal area, either in batches or individually, at least partially in a circular motion.

[0053] In a configuration as a linear machine, the conveying device should be specifically configured such that, particularly when laundry items are conveyed through at least one processing zone, the translational movement of the laundry items is preferably a non-uniform translational movement and even more preferably a translational movement that is temporarily interrupted and / or delayed, wherein the laundry items are temporarily stopped and / or the movement of the laundry items is delayed in at least one processing zone. This allows the contact time of the laundry items in at least one processing zone to be particularly adapted to the degree of soiling of the laundry items.

[0054] In the configuration as a rotary table machine, the conveying device should be specifically configured such that, particularly when the washing utensils are conveyed through at least one processing zone, the movement of the washing utensils is preferably uneven and even more preferably temporarily interrupted and / or delayed, wherein the washing utensils are temporarily stopped in at least one processing zone of the dishwashing machine and / or wherein the movement of the washing utensils is delayed.

[0055] Particularly advantageous is that the dishwashing machine includes suitable control equipment configured to control at least one conveying device, such that the at least one conveying device transports, in particular discontinuously, the washing utensils to be washed from the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine through at least one processing area to the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

[0056] In this context, "discontinuous" means that the dishes to be washed are transported from a placement area to at least one processing area by means of a conveyor, for example, the conveyor then stops and the dishes are washed while they remain stationary in the processing area (washing phase, rinsing phase or optional subsequent drying phase, and possibly a sanitizing phase), and then the washed dishes are transported to a removal area by means of a conveyor. Performing different processes sequentially in the same processing area reduces the space requirements of the dishwashing machine.

[0057] However, alternatively, it is certainly conceivable that the dishwashing machine includes a control device configured to control at least one conveying device such that the at least one conveying device continuously and specifically conveys the dishes to be washed through at least one processing zone at a predetermined or predefined conveying speed. However, in this context, at least two processing zones should be arranged one after another along the conveying direction of the dishes.

[0058] In the case of a dishwashing machine implemented as a linear machine, an endless loop conveyor belt is a particularly suitable conveying device.

[0059] In the case of a dishwashing machine implemented as a turntable machine, the conveying device may include a horizontal and particularly circular placement surface that can rotate relative to the machine frame of the dishwashing machine about a vertical axis of rotation, whereby the placement surface is preferably implemented as a grid or lattice.

[0060] The placement area, at least one processing area, and removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine should be arranged relative to the placement surface of the conveying device such that a first circular segment of the placement surface is always in the placement area, a second circular segment of the placement surface is always in the area of ​​at least one processing area, and a third circular segment of the placement surface is always in the removal area, wherein the first, second, and third circular segments are particularly preferably of the same size. Thus, a circulation system can be implemented for transporting dishes to be washed from the placement area through at least one processing area to the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine. Of course, other solutions are also possible.

[0061] As noted above, the dishwashing machine should be associated with a control device. In particular, the necessary and / or desired processing parameters (temperature of the washing liquid, nozzle pressure, residence time, etc.) for cleaning the dishes can be selected and / or set via the control device.

[0062] According to a preferred further improvement of the dishwashing machine according to the invention, the control device is specifically configured to control the washing system and / or rinsing system of the dishwashing machine or the technical features associated with the washing system and / or rinsing system of the dishwashing machine to process the dishes in at least one processing area, such that at least one washing stage, followed by at least one rinsing stage, particularly a clean water rinsing stage, is performed sequentially.

[0063] In a further improvement of the above aspects, it is proposed that the control device be further configured to control the washing system and / or rinsing system of the dishwashing machine or the technical features associated with the washing system and / or rinsing system of the dishwashing machine to process the washing utensils in at least one processing area, such that at least one disinfection stage is performed between at least one washing stage and at least one rinsing stage.

[0064] Field tests show that thorough cleaning of appliances and items can be achieved if at least one washing stage lasts for 5 to 30 seconds, preferably 5 to 20 seconds, and even more preferably about 15 seconds.

[0065] The disinfection phase should last from 1 to 10 seconds, preferably about 7 seconds, while the rinsing phase should last from 1 to 10 seconds, preferably 2 to 8 seconds, and even more preferably 3 to 5 seconds.

[0066] Of course, significantly longer periods of washing, sanitizing and / or rinsing are conceivable, but longer periods can be disadvantageous, especially when dishwashing machines are used in the counter area of ​​a coffee shop.

[0067] This aspect is based on the consideration that dishwashing machines should be advantageously designed to enable a thorough cleaning of dishes and items within approximately 30 to 60 seconds, which is the typical timeframe during which counter staff can accept and process orders.

[0068] Accordingly, and particularly because the area assigned to customers from the counter system is close to the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine, customers can place their own reusable containers into the dishwashing machine via the placement area when ordering from the counter staff. After the ordering and checkout process, which typically takes between 30 and 60 seconds, the washed, customer-owned reusable container is then ready at the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine, particularly preferably in the counter staff's immediate work area. Therefore, if the customer's own reusable container needs to be refilled, the counter staff does not need to take any additional steps.

[0069] In this context, according to a preferred embodiment, the control device associated with the dishwashing machine is configured to control the conveying device of the dishwashing machine, particularly according to a selected and / or set processing program. The control device is specifically configured to control the conveying device such that:

[0070] - The washing equipment items are transported from the placement area to at least one processing area within 1 to 5 seconds, preferably within 1 to 3 seconds, and even more preferably within about 2 seconds; and / or

[0071] - The washing equipment items are transported through at least one processing area within 10 to 50 seconds, preferably within 15 to 40 seconds, and even more preferably within about 30 seconds; and / or

[0072] - The washing utensils are transported from at least one processing area to the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine within 1 to 5 seconds, preferably within 1 to 3 seconds, and even more preferably within about 2 seconds.

[0073] Of course, a longer delivery time for the corresponding washing appliances and items is also conceivable, but the above-mentioned duration is preferred to ensure that the thorough washing, loading and unloading of the washing appliances and items can be performed within a time window of 30 to 60 seconds.

[0074] It is generally advantageous that the control equipment of a dishwashing machine is designed to automatically detect when dishes are placed in the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine, and then activate the conveyor and the technical features associated with the washing and / or rinsing systems of the dishwashing machine. Once the washed dishes appear in the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine, the control equipment should automatically deactivate the conveyor and, in particular, the technical features associated with the washing and / or rinsing systems of the dishwashing machine, provided that no other dishes are detected in the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

[0075] The dishwashing machine according to the invention significantly reduces resources (water, energy, and chemicals), particularly in counter systems handling customer-owned reusable tableware. Existing counter systems are not designed to provide hygienic access to customer-owned, reusable containers for use by "behind-the-counter" staff. In fact, it is currently common practice to wash customer-owned reusable containers outside the counter area in a dishwashing machine. However, such dishwashing machines are typically designed to wash large quantities of tableware simultaneously.

[0076] In practice, this means that providing (re)filled customer-owned reusable containers involves washing the reusable containers separately in a dishwashing machine that is not part of the counter system, which inevitably leads to increased water, energy and chemical consumption.

[0077] In this context, it should be noted that, for example, for each reusable cup, the dishwashing machine according to the invention consumes approximately 0.2 to 0.3 liters of clean water at an energy consumption of 200 W / h. Therefore, water savings of 50% to 70% and energy savings of the same magnitude can be achieved.

[0078] Because the dishwashing machine according to the present invention is specifically configured to wash individual washing utensils and items in batches, a particularly compact design of the dishwashing machine can be achieved.

[0079] According to a further improvement of the dishwashing machine according to the invention, it is particularly proposed that a clean water tank, which can be preferably fluidly connected to a clean water supply system as needed, be integrated into the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine to supply clean water to the dishwashing machine.

[0080] Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable to integrate a wastewater tank, which can preferably be fluidly connected to the wastewater system, into the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine, in order to temporarily store the wastewater generated during the operation of the dishwashing machine.

[0081] With these settings, it is also possible to integrate the dishwashing machine into the counter system if the counter system itself is not connected to or cannot be connected to the clean water supply system and / or wastewater system.

[0082] In this context, it is preferable to associate the heat exchange system with a wastewater tank to recover at least a portion of the heat energy of the wastewater generated during the operation of the dishwashing machine, and to use, for example, this portion of heat energy to heat the clean water required during the operation of the dishwashing machine.

[0083] The dishwashing machine according to the invention is particularly a hybrid dishwashing machine, which combines the technical features of a statically programmed machine for batch processes with the technical features of a conveyor-type dishwashing machine configured for continuous operation. On the one hand, the dishwashing machine has the advantages of a statically programmed machine designed for batch processes; on the other hand, it also utilizes the advantages of a conveyor-type dishwashing machine. The space required to install the dishwashing machine does not exceed the space required for a dishwashing machine configured as a statically programmed machine.

[0084] Dividing the dishwashing machine according to the invention into an under-table area and a tabletop area also makes it possible to optimally utilize the area on the counter surface available to counter staff as a working surface, since the dishwashing machine actually "needs" only the counter area corresponding to the placement area, processing area and removal area.

[0085] As previously described, according to a further improvement of the dishwashing machine according to the invention, the dishwashing machine includes a control device for controlling a conveying device and controllable components (pumps, valves, heating devices, etc.) associated with a washing system and / or a rinsing system. The control device is preferably configured to appropriately conceive the transport of the dishwashing items through at least one processing area based on the presence or absence of the dishwashing items in the input and / or output areas.

[0086] As already described, the dishwashing machine according to the invention is specifically designed for use in coffee shops. Due to its compact design, the dishwashing machine can be integrated into, for example, a coffee shop counter. The tabletop area of ​​the dishwashing machine preferably has a footprint not exceeding 500mm x 500mm, and more preferably not exceeding 400mm x 400mm, and even more preferably not exceeding 250mm x 600mm, and even more preferably not exceeding 330mm x 330mm or 220mm x 380mm. The total height of the tabletop area preferably does not exceed 500mm. The under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine preferably has a footprint not exceeding 400mm x 600mm, and even more preferably not exceeding 300mm x 600mm.

[0087] According to one embodiment of the dishwashing machine, the dishwashing machine includes a door for closing, as needed, an access opening to the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine, such as a tambourine door. Alternatively, a splash-proof curtain (splash-proof cloth) may be provided at the access opening.

[0088] Particularly advantageous is that at least one processing zone is associated with a steam extraction device, which is, for example, also integrated into the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine. Alternatively or additionally, it is advantageous to provide a corresponding splash guard to prevent steam and / or liquid from escaping from at least one processing zone.

[0089] The entry opening of the dishwashing machine preferably has a height of no more than 330 mm and preferably no more than 300 mm, and a width of no more than 350 mm and preferably no more than 260 mm. This allows drinking utensils to be placed individually or side by side in the placement area.

[0090] The tabletop area of ​​the dishwashing machine, and especially the controllable components of the tabletop area, are preferably releasably connected to the under-table area or components of the under-table area, particularly via at least one quick-release coupling or plug connector.

[0091] The present invention further relates to a counter module for a counter system, wherein the counter system includes a counter area having a horizontal counter surface, and wherein the counter module includes a dishwashing machine of the type described above according to the present invention, wherein a tabletop area of ​​the dishwashing machine is disposed above the counter surface of the counter area, and an under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine is disposed below the counter surface of the counter area. Attached Figure Description

[0092] An exemplary embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0093] Figure 1 An example embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the invention is shown schematically and in isometric view;

[0094] Figure 2A Schematic and shown in isometric view according to Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the present invention includes a dishwashing container (drinking cup) that is disposed of in the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

[0095] Figure 2B Schematic and shown in isometric view according to Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the present invention includes a dishwashing appliance (drinking cup) housed in a placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine and an indicated counter.

[0096] Figure 3 Schematic and shown in plan view according to Figure 2A An example embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the present invention;

[0097] Figure 4 Schematic and shown in a first side view according to Figure 2A An example embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the present invention;

[0098] Figure 5 Schematic and shown in a second side view according to Figure 2A An example embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the present invention;

[0099] Figure 6 Schematic illustration based on Figure 2A A view of the placement area of ​​an example embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the present invention;

[0100] Figure 7 Schematic illustration based on Figure 2A A view of the removal area according to an exemplary embodiment of the dishwashing machine of the present invention;

[0101] Figure 8The table area of ​​a second exemplary embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the invention is shown schematically and in isometric view, particularly in the processing area of ​​the dishwashing machine, where washing utensils (drinking cups) are present;

[0102] Figure 9 Schematic and shown in isometric view according to Figure 8 The tabletop area, especially the dishwashing machine's processing area, has no washing utensils or items;

[0103] Figure 10 Schematic and shown in isometric view according to Figure 8 or Figure 9 The tabletop area of ​​the dishwashing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention has, in particular, a closed access opening to the processing area;

[0104] Figure 11A The table area of ​​another exemplary embodiment of the dishwashing machine according to the invention is shown schematically and in isometric view, specifically in a state where the washing utensils (drinking utensils) are contained in the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine;

[0105] Figure 11B Schematic and shown in isometric view according to Figure 11A An example embodiment of the tabletop area, specifically in a state where two washing utensils (drinking utensils) are contained in the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine; and

[0106] Figure 11C Schematic and shown in cross-sectional plan view according to Figure 11B Example embodiment of the tabletop area of ​​a dishwashing machine. Detailed Implementation

[0107] The following is a reference. Figures 1 to 7 The illustration depicts a first exemplary embodiment of the dishwashing machine 1 according to the present invention. The dishwashing machine 1 is particularly suitable for cleaning utensils 2 in the form of drinking vessels, especially drinking cups, mugs, glasses, or bottles. Of course, the dishwashing machine 1 is also suitable for cleaning other utensils, such as, in particular, coffee spoons, drinking cup lids, etc.

[0108] In order to clean the washing utensils 2, the dishwashing machine 1 includes a processing area 3 (in this case: only one) and a conveying device 4 for transporting the washing utensils 2 to be cleaned from the placement area 5 of the dishwashing machine 1 through the processing area 3 of the dishwashing machine 1 to the corresponding removal area 6 of the dishwashing machine 1.

[0109] The conveying device 4 is configured to transport the washing appliance items 2 individually or in batches, either pre-defined or pre-defined groups of washing appliance items 2 to be washed, from the placement area 5 through the processing area 3, and then deliver the washing appliance items 2 or groups of washing appliance items 2 in a washed state to the removal area 6.

[0110] More specifically, the dishwashing machine 1 includes a housing 16 in which a processing zone 3 is housed. In the illustrated design example, the processing zone 3 is used to perform a washing phase, followed by an optional disinfection phase, and then a rinsing phase in chronological order. In this context, it is also conceivable, in principle, that a subsequent drying phase could be performed in the processing zone 3.

[0111] The washing stage is a cleaning stage in which one or more washing utensils 2 in the treatment area 3 are washed with a washing solution. An optional disinfection stage is a cleaning or treatment stage in which the washed washing utensils 2 are exposed to disinfecting chemicals or hot water or steam to achieve appropriate disinfection. The rinsing stage is a cleaning stage in which the washed washing utensils 2 and any potentially disinfected washing utensils 2 are rinsed with heated water and optionally added rinsing aids.

[0112] To enable these process steps, the dishwashing machine 1 preferably includes two separate liquid systems. The first liquid system is a washing water circuit responsible for washing one or more pieces of dishwashing utensils 2, thereby utilizing recirculated water from the washing tank 10 of the dishwashing machine 1. The other liquid system is a clean water system responsible for rinsing. As already mentioned, rinsing is carried out with clean water, preferably from a water heater (booster). After being sprayed in the treatment zone 3, the clean water is also introduced into the washing tank 10 of the dishwashing machine 1.

[0113] The main purpose of rinsing is to remove any remaining foam from the washing appliance item 2. The rinsing water flowing in the washing tank 10 during the rinsing stage is also used to regenerate the washing water in the washing tank 10.

[0114] Before clean water is sprayed as rinsing solution during the rinsing stage and thus supplied to the washing tank 10 of the dishwashing machine 1, it is preferable to pump out a washing solution of equal volume to the amount of clean water from the washing tank 10.

[0115] Although only one corresponding processing zone 3 is used in the example embodiment of the dishwashing machine 1 according to the invention shown in the accompanying drawings, it is also conceivable in principle to provide a separate processing zone for each washing stage, whereby the processing zones are arranged to be spatially separated from each other, and thus a corresponding splash guard, for example in the form of a curtain, can preferably be provided between the processing zones to prevent liquid splashing and re-soiling of the washing utensils 2.

[0116] However, in order to achieve the most compact structure possible for the dishwashing machine 1, it is advantageous that the washing stages, or at least some of the washing stages, of the dishwashing machine 1 are carried out in the same processing chamber of the dishwashing machine 1. In this case, the dishwashing machine 1 should include a control device configured to control the conveying device 4 of the dishwashing machine 1, so that the washing utensils 2 to be washed are discontinuously transported through the processing area 3 of the dishwashing machine 1 via the conveying device 4.

[0117] As schematically illustrated in the accompanying drawings, a specific feature of an exemplary embodiment of the dishwashing machine 1 according to the invention is that it is spatially divided into a tabletop area 7 and an under-table area 8. When the dishwashing machine 1 is used as intended, the tabletop area 7 is located above the counter level 13 (see...). Figure 2B When the dishwashing machine 1 is used as intended, the under-table area 8 is located below the counter level 13.

[0118] Specifically, components necessary for performing the cleaning phase in the treatment chamber, and which can be controlled to perform the cleaning phase in the treatment chamber, are housed in the under-table area 8. These components are, in particular, the washing pumps and / or rinsing pumps 9 of the washing system and / or rinsing system of the dishwashing machine 1, i.e., the pumps associated with the washing water circuit and clean water system of the dishwashing machine 1.

[0119] The washing tank 10 of the dishwashing machine 1 and, if possible, the wastewater tank are also preferably housed in the under-table area 8 of the dishwashing machine 1. As described above, the washing tank 10 is used to at least temporarily store the cleaning liquid to be sprayed into the treatment area 3 of the dishwashing machine 1, or to temporarily store the cleaning liquid sprayed into the treatment area 3.

[0120] It is also advantageous to include a water tank or rinsing solution tank 11 in the under-table area 8 of the dishwashing machine 1, which provides at least a portion of the rinsing solution or water to be sprayed in the treatment area 3.

[0121] A rinsing agent metering system and / or a cleaning agent metering system may also be accommodated in the under-table area 8 of the dishwashing machine 1. The rinsing agent metering system is used to selectively and / or as needed meter the rinsing agent into the cleaning liquid to be sprayed in the treatment area 3. The cleaning agent metering system is used to selectively and / or as needed meter the cleaning agent chemicals into the cleaning liquid to be sprayed in the treatment area 3.

[0122] This also applies to the water heater (booster), which is used to selectively and / or as needed heat the cleaning fluid (rinsing fluid) to be sprayed in treatment zone 3.

[0123] On the other hand, in the table area 7 of the dishwashing machine 1, it is preferable to only provide the placement area 5, removal area 6, and processing area 3 of the dishwashing machine 1. The processing area 3, or the corresponding washing and / or spray nozzle system associated with the processing area 3, is fluidly connected to the washing liquid system and rinsing liquid system, and the washing system and / or rinsing system are preferably housed in the corresponding components in the under-table area 8 of the dishwashing machine 1.

[0124] The washing or spraying nozzle system is preferably located above and / or below the treatment zone 3, and the lateral arrangement of the corresponding washing and / or spraying nozzles is also conceivable in principle. In particular, at least a portion of the washing and / or spraying nozzles is located below the treatment zone 3 in the corresponding base area 17, which also belongs to the under-table area 8 of the dishwashing machine 1, and the spraying direction is specifically oriented upward into the treatment zone 3.

[0125] from Figure 1 Figure 2 and Figures 4 to 7 As can be seen from the illustration, the example embodiment shown here includes a body 12 having an upper horizontal plane located below the actual counter level 13. The under-table area 8 of the dishwashing machine 1 is formed by the body 12, thereby, in this case, the body 12 includes height-adjustable legs 14, which support the body 12.

[0126] Figure 3 The floor plan and Figure 6 and Figure 7 The partial cross-sectional view shows that the upper horizontal surface of the body 12 is at least partially configured as the upper base plate 15. In the processing area 3 of the dishwashing machine 1, the upper base plate 15 preferably includes channels or openings to ensure that the liquid system supplies clean water and washing water to the washing and spraying arms for the components in the under-table area 8.

[0127] In the embodiment shown in the figure, the conveying device 4 is at least partially disposed below the processing area 3 in the table area 7 of the dishwashing machine 1. Thus, in this case, the conveying device 4 is preferably at least partially located in the base 17, which is at least partially disposed in the under-table area 8 of the dishwashing machine 1.

[0128] For example, especially from Figure 3 As can be clearly seen in the floor plan, the example embodiment of the dishwashing machine 1 shown here is provided with a conveying device 4, which is configured to transport the washing utensils 2 in batches from the placement area 5 through the processing area 3 to the removal area 6 in a circular motion, at least in part.

[0129] When the washing appliance item 2 is transported through the processing area 3, the movement of the washing appliance item 2 is temporarily interrupted or at least delayed, so that the washing appliance item 2 is temporarily stopped in the processing area 3 or the movement of the washing appliance item 2 is delayed.

[0130] More specifically, according to Figures 1 to 7 The dishwashing machine 1 includes a conveying device 4 having a horizontal, and particularly circular, placement surface 18, which is rotatable relative to the machine frame of the dishwashing machine 1 about a vertical axis of rotation. The placement surface 18 is preferably implemented as a grid or lattice.

[0131] The placement area 5, processing area 3, and removal area 6 of the dishwashing machine 1 are arranged relative to the placement surface 18 of the conveying device 4 such that a first circular segment of the placement surface 18 is always in the placement area 5, a second circular segment of the placement surface 18 is always in the processing area 3, and a third circular segment of the placement surface 18 is always in the removal area 6. In the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned circular segments are of the same size.

[0132] However, the present invention is not limited to the present invention as described in the present invention. Figures 1 to 7 The turntable solution shown in the embodiment. In fact, a linear solution is also fundamentally conceivable; in this context, refer to... Figures 9 to 10 The diagram shows area 7 on the table.

[0133] In the linear solution, the placement area 5, at least one processing area 3, and removal area 6 of the dishwashing machine 1 are arranged in series, such that the placement area 5 and the removal area 6 are arranged opposite to each other, with the processing area 3 intervening in between.

[0134] If a conveyor 4 is used (which is not absolutely necessary, especially for linear solutions), the conveyor should be configured to transport items from the placement area 5 through the processing area 3 to the removal area 6 by translational motion, particularly in batches.

[0135] In particular, if only one processing zone 3 is used, especially when the washing appliance articles 2 are transported through the single processing zone 3, the translational movement of the washing appliance articles 2 should preferably be a non-uniform translational movement and even more preferably a translational movement that is temporarily interrupted and / or delayed, wherein the washing appliance articles 2 in at least one processing zone 3 are temporarily stopped and / or the movement of the washing appliance articles 2 is delayed.

[0136] Due to the compact design of the dishwashing machine 1, the loading opening of the placement area 5 can be correspondingly small. If the dishwashing machine 1 is used to clean drinking vessels, particularly reusable drinking vessels (such as coffee cups), as shown in the example embodiment, the loading opening of the placement area 5 can be slightly higher than the drinking vessels to be processed.

[0137] Although not shown in the figure, the entry opening of the placement area 5 of the dishwashing machine 1 can be associated with a guide groove corresponding to the drinking vessel to be washed, so as to provide orientation of the drinking vessel when it is placed into the placement area 5.

[0138] The dishwashing machine 1 preferably includes a control device for appropriately controlling the conveying device 4 and controllable components associated with the processing zone 3. The control device is configured to control the conveying device 4 of the dishwashing machine 1 based on the presence or quantity of drinking utensils in the placement zone 5 and / or removal zone 6, and, if applicable, control the controllable components of the processing zone 3 or the washing and rinsing systems of the processing zone 3.

[0139] Due to its design and size, the dishwashing machine 1 according to the invention is specifically configured for integration into a counter concept, such as that of a coffee shop, so that dirty cups can be placed into the machine by customers in the area in front of the counter, and clean cups, after the washing process has been performed, can be removed from the machine by personnel behind the counter for direct refilling according to customer orders. More specifically, technical features for the washing and / or rinsing systems are particularly provided to be accommodated in the under-table area 8 of the dishwashing machine 1, so that as much space as possible is available in the tabletop area 7 of the dishwashing machine 1, allowing the entire dishwashing machine 1 to be easily integrated into a counter concept, such as that of a coffee shop.

[0140] In particular, an embodiment in which the desktop region 7 is implemented as a linear system (see Figures 8 to 10 In this design, the dishwashing machine 1 advantageously includes a door, particularly a roller shutter door 19, to close the entrance opening to the placement area 5 of the dishwashing machine 1 as needed. The door can be actuated manually or automatically. If the door is actuated automatically, the placement area 5 can be associated with a sensor system configured to detect the presence of washing utensils in the placement area 5, thereby actuating the door mechanism to close the door and initiate the processing procedure of the dishwashing machine 1 when washing utensils are detected in the placement area 5.

[0141] Figures 8 to 10 The embodiments also demonstrate that, particularly in tabletop areas implemented as linear systems in which placement area 5 and removal area 6 are positioned on opposite sides, the conveying device 4 is not necessarily required. More specifically, in Figures 8 to 10 In the tabletop area 7 shown, a system is set up for manually placing the washing utensils 2 to be cleaned into the processing area 3.

[0142] exist Figures 11A to 11C The invention provides an additional configuration of the tabletop area 7 of the dishwashing machine 1 according to the invention, wherein the conveying device 4 is configured as a turntable.

[0143] The invention is not limited to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but is the result when all the features disclosed herein are considered together.

[0144] List of reference numerals

[0145] 1. Dishwashing machine

[0146] 2. Washing utensils and items

[0147] 3 Processing Area

[0148] 4. Conveying device

[0149] 5. Placement area

[0150] 6. Remove area

[0151] 7. Tabletop area

[0152] 8. Under-table area

[0153] 9. Washing pump and / or rinsing pump

[0154] 10 Washing tub

[0155] 11. Rinse solution tank

[0156] 12. Fuselage

[0157] 13 Counter Level

[0158] 14 Height-adjustable feet

[0159] 15. Upper base plate of the fuselage

[0160] 16. Shell of the processing area

[0161] 17. Base

[0162] 18. Circular placement surface of the conveyor device

[0163] 19 Roller shutters

Claims

1. A dishwashing machine, said dishwashing machine being used for cleaning washable items in the form of drinking vessels, wherein, The dishwashing machine includes at least one processing area, a placement area, and a removal area, and further includes a washing system and / or rinsing system having at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump and washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles, wherein cleaning fluid can be sprayed through the washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles onto the dishwashing items to be cleaned in the at least one processing area. The dishwashing machine is spatially divided into a tabletop area and an under-table area. The tabletop area is located above the counter level when the dishwashing machine is used as intended, and the under-table area is located below the counter level when the dishwashing machine is used as intended. The placement area, the removal area, and the at least one processing area are each part of the tabletop area, and at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump of the washing system and / or rinsing system is part of the under-table area. The processing area is housed within a housing, wherein a counter structure surrounds and extends outward beyond the front, rear, left, and right sides of the housing, and the housing extends upward through openings in the counter structure, wherein the front side is the placement side of the housing and includes a loading opening, and the rear side is the removal side of the housing and includes an unloading opening; The size and configuration of the counter structure are such that a region on the upper surface of the counter structure on the removed side of the housing can serve as a working surface, wherein the counter level is defined by the upper surface of the counter structure.

2. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, in, The washing system and / or rinsing system further includes at least one of the following components: - A rinsing aid metering system, which is used to selectively and / or as needed meter the rinsing aid into the cleaning solution to be sprayed in the at least one treatment area; - A cleaning agent metering system, which is used to selectively and / or as needed meter the cleaning agent chemicals into the cleaning solution to be sprayed in the at least one treatment area; - A washing tank, the washing tank being used to at least temporarily store cleaning fluid to be sprayed in the at least one treatment area and / or to temporarily store cleaning fluid sprayed in the at least one treatment area; - A rinsing solution tank, the rinsing solution tank being used to provide rinsing solution to be sprayed in the at least one treatment area, wherein rinsing aids are added to the rinsing solution; - A wastewater tank, said wastewater tank being used to at least temporarily store wastewater generated during the washing of said washing appliances and items; and / or - A water heater, said water heater being used to selectively and / or as needed heat the cleaning solution to be sprayed in the at least one treatment area. Wherein, at least one component of the washing system and / or rinsing system is part of the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

3. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, in, The dishwashing machine includes a body having an upper horizontal surface located below the counter level, wherein the under-counter area of ​​the dishwashing machine is formed by the body, and wherein the body is supported by height-adjustable feet or casters or by height-adjustable substructures, bases or frames.

4. The dishwashing machine according to claim 3, in, The upper horizontal surface of the machine body is at least partially configured as an upper base plate, the surface of which is below the counter level, wherein, in the region of the at least one processing area, the upper base plate includes at least one channel or opening through which cleaning fluid can be transferred from the under-counter region to the tabletop region and vice versa.

5. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, in, The conveying device is at least partially disposed below at least one processing area in the tabletop area of ​​the dishwashing machine, wherein the conveying device is at least partially disposed in a base, and the base is at least partially disposed in the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine.

6. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, in, The placement area, the at least one processing area, and the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine are arranged in series, such that the placement area and the removal area are arranged opposite each other with the at least one processing area intervening in between, and wherein the conveying device is configured to transport the washing utensils from the placement area through the at least one processing area to the removal area by translational motion, wherein when the washing utensils are transported through the at least one processing area, the translational motion of the washing utensils is non-uniform and is a translational motion that is temporarily interrupted and / or delayed, wherein the washing utensils are temporarily stopped in the at least one processing area and / or wherein the motion of the washing utensils is delayed.

7. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, in, The conveying device is configured to transport washing appliance items from the placement area through the at least one processing area to the removal area in at least a circular motion, wherein, when the washing appliance items are transported through the at least one processing area, the motion of the washing appliance items is a non-uniform motion that is temporarily interrupted and / or delayed, wherein the washing appliance items are temporarily stopped and / or wherein the motion of the washing appliance items is delayed in the at least one processing area.

8. The dishwashing machine according to claim 6 or claim 7, wherein, The conveying device is configured to transport washing appliances in batches from the placement area through the at least one processing area to the removal area.

9. The dishwashing machine according to claim 7, in, The conveying device includes a horizontal and circular placement surface that is rotatable about a vertical axis of rotation relative to the machine frame of the dishwashing machine. The placement surface is implemented as a grid or lattice. The placement area, the at least one processing area, and the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine are arranged relative to the placement surface of the conveying device such that a first circular segment of the placement surface is always in the placement area, a second circular segment of the placement surface is always in the area of ​​the processing area, and a third circular segment of the placement surface is always in the removal area. The first, second, and third circular segments are of the same size.

10. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, in, The dishwashing machine is associated with a control device, via which the necessary and / or desired processing parameters for cleaning the dishwashing items can be selected and / or set, wherein the control device is configured to control the washing system and / or rinsing system of the dishwashing machine to process the dishwashing items in the at least one processing zone, such that at least one washing stage followed by at least one rinsing stage is performed sequentially in time.

11. The dishwashing machine according to claim 10, wherein, The control device is configured to control the washing system and / or rinsing system of the dishwashing machine to process the washing utensils in the at least one processing area, such that at least one washing stage followed by a rinsing stage is performed sequentially.

12. The dishwashing machine according to claim 10, in, The control device is further configured to control the washing system and / or rinsing system of the dishwashing machine to process the washing utensils in the at least one processing area, such that at least one disinfection stage is performed between the at least one washing stage and the at least one rinsing stage.

13. The dishwashing machine according to claim 10, in, The at least one washing stage lasts from 5 to 30 seconds, wherein the disinfection stage lasts from 1 to 10 seconds, and wherein the rinsing stage lasts from 1 to 10 seconds.

14. The dishwashing machine according to claim 13, in, The at least one washing stage lasts from 5 to 20 seconds, and / or The disinfection phase lasts for 7 seconds, and / or The rinsing stage lasts from 2 to 8 seconds.

15. The dishwashing machine according to claim 14, in, The at least one washing stage lasts for 15 seconds, and / or The rinsing stage lasts for 3 to 5 seconds.

16. The dishwashing machine according to claim 10, in, The control device is configured to control the conveying device according to a selected and / or set processing procedure, wherein the control device is configured to control the conveying device such that: - The washing utensils are transported from the placement area to the at least one processing area within 1 to 5 seconds; and / or -Washing appliances and items are transported through at least one of the processing areas within 10 to 50 seconds; and / or - The washing utensils are transported from the at least one processing area to the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine within 1 to 5 seconds.

17. The dishwashing machine according to claim 16, wherein, The control device is configured to control the conveying device such that: - The washing utensils are transported from the placement area to the at least one processing area within 1 to 3 seconds; and / or - Washing equipment items are transported through at least one of the processing areas within 15 to 40 seconds; and / or - The washing utensils are transported from the at least one processing area to the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine within 1 to 3 seconds.

18. The dishwashing machine according to claim 17, wherein, The control device is configured to control the conveying device such that: - Washing utensils are transported from the placement area to at least one processing area within 2 seconds; and / or -Washing appliances and items are transported through at least one of the processing areas within 30 seconds; and / or - The washing utensils are transported from the at least one processing area to the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine within 2 seconds.

19. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, in, The dishwashing machine has dimensions adapted to the size of a countertop, wherein the tabletop area of ​​the dishwashing machine has a footprint of no more than 500 mm x 500 mm, and wherein the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine has a footprint of no more than 400 mm x 600 mm; and / or The entry opening to the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine has a height of no more than 330 mm and a width of no more than 350 mm. The dishwashing machine includes a first door in the form of a roller shutter for closing the entry opening to the placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine as needed. The dishwashing machine also includes a second door in the form of a roller shutter for closing the entry opening to the removal area of ​​the dishwashing machine as needed.

20. The dishwashing machine according to claim 19, wherein, The area of ​​the tabletop area has a size not exceeding 400 mm x 400 mm, and / or Wherein, the area under the table has a footprint not exceeding 300 mm x 600 mm, and / or The entry opening to the placement area has a height of no more than 300 mm and a width of no more than 260 mm.

21. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, wherein, The area of ​​the tabletop area has a size not exceeding 250mm x 600mm.

22. The dishwashing machine according to claim 20, wherein, The area of ​​the tabletop area has a size not exceeding 330 mm x 330 mm.

23. The dishwashing machine according to claim 20, wherein, The area of ​​the tabletop area has a size not exceeding 220 mm x 380 mm.

24. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, in, The controllable components in the tabletop area can be releasably connected to the under-table area or components in the under-table area via at least one quick-release connector or plug connector.

25. The dishwashing machine of claim 1, further comprising a base, wherein the counter structure is supported on the base.

26. A counter module for a counter system, wherein, The counter system includes a counter area having a horizontal counter surface, and wherein the counter module includes a dishwashing machine according to claim 1, wherein the tabletop area of ​​the dishwashing machine is disposed above the counter surface of the counter area, and the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine is disposed below the counter surface of the counter area.

27. A dishwashing machine, said dishwashing machine being used for cleaning washable items in the form of drinking vessels, in, The dishwashing machine includes at least one processing area, a placement area, and a removal area, and further includes a washing system and / or rinsing system having at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump and washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles, wherein cleaning fluid can be sprayed through the washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles onto the dishwashing items to be cleaned in the at least one processing area. The dishwashing machine is spatially divided into a tabletop area and an under-table area. The tabletop area is located above the counter level when the dishwashing machine is used as intended, and the under-table area is located below the counter level when the dishwashing machine is used as intended. The placement area, the removal area, and the at least one processing area are each part of the tabletop area, and at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump of the washing system and / or rinsing system is part of the under-table area. The processing area is housed within a housing, which includes a front side, a rear side, a left side, and a right side. The front side is the placement side of the housing and includes a loading opening, while the rear side is the removal side of the housing and includes an unloading opening. A counter structure extends outward beyond the rear side of the housing, and the housing extends upward from the counter structure. The size and configuration of the counter structure are such that a region on the upper surface of the counter structure on the removed side of the housing can serve as a working surface, wherein the counter level is defined by the upper surface of the counter structure.

28. The dishwashing machine of claim 27, wherein the counter structure extends outward beyond the front side of the housing, wherein, The size and configuration of the counter structure allow other areas on the upper surface of the counter structure on the placement side of the housing to be used as additional working surfaces.

29. A coffee shop counter system, comprising the dishwashing machine as described in claim 27, wherein, The counter structure is arranged in the coffee shop to define a customer side and a coffee shop staff side, wherein the loading opening faces the customer side and the unloading opening faces the coffee shop staff side.

30. A counter module for a counter system, wherein the counter system includes a counter area having a horizontal counter surface, and wherein, The counter module includes a dishwashing machine for washing dishes in the form of drinking vessels. The dishwashing machine includes exactly one processing zone and at least one conveying device for transporting the dishes to be washed from a placement area of ​​the dishwashing machine, through the processing zone, to a removal area. The dishwashing machine further includes a washing system and / or rinsing system having at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump, and washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles, through which cleaning fluid is sprayed onto the dishes to be washed in the processing zone. The dishwashing machine is spatially divided into a tabletop area and an under-table area. The tabletop area is located above the counter level when the dishwashing machine is used as intended, and the under-table area is located below the counter level when the dishwashing machine is used as intended. The placement area, the removal area, and the processing area are each part of the tabletop area, and at least one washing pump and / or rinsing pump of the washing system and / or rinsing system is part of the under-table area. The tabletop area of ​​the dishwashing machine is located above the counter surface of the counter area, and the under-table area of ​​the dishwashing machine is located below the counter surface of the counter area. The conveying device is configured to transport washing appliances from the placement area through the processing area to the removal area in a circular motion, or The dishwashing machine comprises a placement area, a processing area, and a removal area arranged in series, such that the placement area and the removal area are positioned opposite each other with the processing area intervening in between. The conveying device is configured to transport the washing utensils from the placement area through the processing area to the removal area via a translational motion. Wherein, when the washing appliance items are transported through the processing area, the movement of the washing appliance items is an uneven movement that is temporarily interrupted and / or delayed, wherein the washing appliance items are temporarily stopped in the processing area and / or wherein the movement of the washing appliance items is delayed.

31. The counter module according to claim 30, wherein, The dishwashing machine is configured to wash utensils in the form of drinking cups, mugs, glasses, or bottles, and / or The washing liquid and / or rinsing liquid are sprayed onto the washing utensils and items to be cleaned in the treatment area via the washing nozzles and / or rinsing nozzles, and / or The conveying device is configured to transport washing appliances in batches from the placement area through the processing area to the removal area.

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