Water diverter for a household dishwasher

The water diverter in domestic dishwashers with separate closure elements addresses the inefficiencies of existing systems by enabling rapid mode changes, reducing noise, and improving rinsing performance through synchronized and asynchronous movement.

DE102018209532B4Active Publication Date: 2025-08-21BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
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Application Number
DE102018209532
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2018-06-14
Publication Date
2025-08-21
Estimated Expiration
2038-06-14

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Technical Problem

Existing water diverters in domestic dishwashers require time-consuming adjustments and result in increased noise and reduced rinsing performance due to prolonged switching and unnecessary hole patterns, leading to enhanced foaming.

Method used

A water diverter with separate, independently movable closure elements driven by a single electric motor, allowing for rapid positioning and reduced switching time, minimizing noise and foaming through synchronized and asynchronous movement.

Benefits of technology

The solution enables quicker mode changes, reduces noise, and improves rinsing performance by minimizing air intake and foaming, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Abstract

Water diverter (11, 11') for a household dishwasher (1), with a water inlet (21), a first water outlet (22, 53), a first closure element (24) for selectively opening or closing the first water outlet (22, 53), a second water outlet (23) and a second closure element (25) for selectively opening or closing the second water outlet (23), characterized in that the first and / or second closure element (24, 25) are designed in the shape of a disc segment or ring segment.
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Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a water diverter for a household dishwasher and to a household dishwasher.

[0002] A household dishwasher with a water diverter is known from DE 101 63 184 A1. The water diverter has a water inlet and two water outlets. The water outlets are connected to an upper and lower spray arm via supply lines.

[0003] The water diverter features a disc with holes that rotates around an axis. Depending on the disc's rotational position, none, one, or several of the holes will overlap the two water outlets. This allows the water flow to the upper and lower spray arms to be regulated.

[0004] In order to access all possible positions and the associated operating modes, the disc must be rotated a total of 360°. This is comparatively time-consuming. This is particularly important given that such discs usually have multiple hole patterns that are not actually used in the operation of the household dishwasher, for example because certain operating modes are only used for selected dishwasher models and / or certain sales countries. If positions or operating modes are not required, they must be bypassed, which further increases the time required to change the switch. In addition, a longer switch usually leads to greater air entry, which can lead to more noise on the one hand and reduced washing performance on the other because foam formation in the water is increased.

[0005] Furthermore, a dishwasher with a reversing device is known from the document DE 39 04 359 A1. The reversing device has a common inlet connection and separate outlet connections, via which spray devices can be connected to a circulation pump in a variable flow sequence. The reversing device has a multi-way valve in the form of a multiple rotary slide valve, which has at least two independently adjustable orifice slides in a housing. The orifice slides have main and secondary passages in different configurations and can be rotated relative to each other such that the main and secondary passages overlap in different combinations and are aligned with at least one of the outlet connections.

[0006] Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved water diverter for a household dishwasher and an improved household dishwasher.

[0007] Accordingly, a water diverter for a household dishwasher is provided with a water inlet, a first water outlet, a first closure element for selectively releasing or closing the first water outlet, a second water outlet and a second closure element for selectively releasing or closing the second water outlet.

[0008] The first and second closure elements are separate parts that can be moved differently. This allows them to be flexibly positioned relative to each other—in contrast to the prior art disc described above. Position patterns of the first and second closure elements, which lead to a corresponding opening or closing of the first and second water outlets, can thus be adopted more quickly.

[0009] As a result, the dishwasher's running time can be reduced. Furthermore, the faster switching of the switch reduces air ingress, resulting in less noise. Furthermore, washing performance is improved because foam formation in the water is reduced.

[0010] "Water" here includes mixtures, solutions, etc. that consist predominantly of water. In particular, "water" in this case refers to "washing liquor," i.e., a mixture of water, cleaning agent, and possibly food residues.

[0011] The water diverter may comprise a housing. The water inlet, the first water outlet, and the second water outlet may each be formed as openings, in particular holes, in one or more walls of the housing.

[0012] The first and second closure elements are each designed to be movable. Movement is preferably achieved by rotating them. The adjustment of the first and second closure elements is preferably each carried out between a release position and a closed position. Preferably, the first closure element, in its release position, releases the first water outlet so that water can flow through it, and in its closed position, closes the first water outlet by sealing it. Additionally or alternatively, the second closure element, in its release position, also releases the second water outlet so that water can flow through it, and in its closed position, closes the second water outlet by sealing it.

[0013] The water diverter or the aforementioned housing can also have more than one water inlet, for example, two, three, or four water inlets. Furthermore, the water diverter or the aforementioned housing can have more than two water outlets, for example, a third, fourth, or fifth water outlet. More than two closure elements, for example, a third, fourth, or fifth closure element, can be assigned to these additional water outlets. However, the additional water outlets (third, fourth, or fifth water outlet) can also be selectively opened or closed using the first and / or second closure element.

[0014] In principle, the first and second closure elements can be driven by a respective electric motor, in particular a synchronous motor, in order to adjust them between their respective release and closed positions. However, preferably, exactly one electric motor, in particular a synchronous motor, is provided to drive the first and second closure elements.

[0015] The first and / or second closure element are designed in the shape of a disc segment or ring segment.

[0016] The disc or ring segments can, for example, each enclose an angle between 30° and 360°, preferably between 30° and 120°. In particular, the first and second closure elements can be formed from a solid material, i.e., without holes or apertures. A hole pattern in a disc element—as described in the prior art cited above—which must be aligned with the corresponding water outlets to achieve a release position, is no longer necessary with this type of design.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the first and second closure elements are movable at different speeds and / or synchronously.

[0018] This easily results in different positions of the first and second closure elements relative to each other, which can be used for different operating modes. For example, the first closure element can be movable 1.5 to 5 times, preferably 2 to 4 times, faster than the second closure element.

[0019] “Synchronous” means that the movement speeds of the first and second closure elements are in a fixed relationship to each other.

[0020] According to a further embodiment, the first and second closure elements can be moved selectively in the same direction or in opposite directions to each other.

[0021] Due to the second direction of movement, additional position patterns can be created using the first and second closure elements. The position patterns correspond to operating modes that can be quickly accessed by changing the direction of movement of one of the first and second closure elements.

[0022] According to a further embodiment, the first and second closure elements are coupled to one another by means of a gear.

[0023] This allows for a simple, synchronous movement of the first and second closure elements. Furthermore, only one electric motor is required to control or move the first and second closure elements. "Gearbox" refers to mechanical components that positively transmit the movement of the first closure element to the second closure element and vice versa. The gearbox can, for example, comprise a gear drive, a planetary gear, a timing chain, and / or a belt drive.

[0024] According to a further embodiment, the gear has a reduction or transmission ratio of a movement of the first closure element to a movement of the second closure element that is not equal to 1.

[0025] In other words, the first and second closure elements move synchronously, but at different speeds. In other embodiments, however, the first and second closure elements can move at the same speed and synchronously, i.e., the reduction or transmission ratio is 1.

[0026] According to a further embodiment, the transmission has a reduction ratio greater than 1, preferably between 1.5 and 5, more preferably between 2 and 4.

[0027] This ensures that the first locking element rotates faster than the second locking element.

[0028] According to a further embodiment, the first and second closure elements are mounted rotatably about the same axis.

[0029] This simplifies the corresponding mechanism. The axle can, in particular, be formed by a drive shaft of an electric motor.

[0030] According to a further embodiment, the first water outlet is arranged radially closer to the axis than the second water outlet.

[0031] Accordingly, the first closure element can be designed with smaller dimensions in the radial direction. If the first closure element is rotated faster than the second closure element, only minimal additional torque is generated at the second closure element, despite the higher rotation speed.

[0032] According to a further embodiment, sealing surfaces assigned to the first water outlet can be brought into overlap with axial sealing surfaces of the first closure element for closing the first water outlet and / or sealing surfaces assigned to the second water outlet can be brought into overlap with axial sealing surfaces of the second closure element for closing the second water outlet.

[0033] "Axial" here refers to the rotational axis of the first and second locking elements. The first and second locking elements can therefore be easily adjusted between their respective release and closed positions by rotating them around the axis.

[0034] According to a further embodiment, the sealing surfaces of the first and second water outlet are arranged in the same plane.

[0035] This results in a simple structure.

[0036] According to a further embodiment, the second closure element has an axial recess in which the first closure element is arranged.

[0037] Advantageously, the first closure element can therefore be arranged in a nest-like manner in the second closure element, in particular in order to enable sealing in the same plane at the first and second water outlet.

[0038] According to a further embodiment, the first and / or second closure element comprises a plurality of disc or ring segments which are spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction, wherein the correspondingly recessed area between the first and second closure element can be brought into overlap with the first or second water outlet in order to release the latter.

[0039] A perforated design of the closure element—as described in the prior art cited above—is thus no longer necessary. However, it is not excluded that one or more additional holes are also provided in the first or second closure element in this embodiment.

[0040] According to a further embodiment, the first or second water outlet is formed as a hole in a wall.

[0041] The wall can in particular be a housing wall of the water switch.

[0042] Furthermore, a household dishwasher with the water diverter described above is provided.

[0043] Further possible implementations of the invention do not explicitly include the combination of features and embodiments described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments. Those skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the household dishwasher.

[0044] Further advantageous configurations and aspects of the household dishwasher are the subject of the dependent claims and the exemplary embodiments of the household dishwasher described below. The household dishwasher is explained in more detail below using preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying figures. Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of an embodiment of a household dishwasher; Fig. 2 shows a schematic section through a water diverter from Fig. 1; Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show different embodiments of closure elements of the water diverter from Fig. 2, each in a plan view; and Fig. 5A to 5D show the outflow side of a water diverter according to a further embodiment with closure elements arranged in front of the outflow side in different positions, each viewed in the axial direction.

[0045] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements have been given the same reference numerals unless otherwise stated.

[0046] Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of a household dishwasher 1 according to an embodiment. Fig. 1 illustrates in particular hydraulic components of the household dishwasher 1, which are described in more detail below and are arranged in a housing thereof which is not further designated.

[0047] The household dishwasher 1 comprises a washing container 2 in which dish baskets 3, 4 are arranged. In addition to or as an alternative to the dish baskets 3, 4, a cutlery drawer or other dishware receptacle may be provided. Dishware to be cleaned, e.g., soiled dishes and cutlery, are placed into the dish baskets 3, 4.

[0048] The hydraulic arrangement described above can, for example, comprise two spray devices 5, 6, which can be designed in particular as spray arms. For example, the spray device 5 can be arranged at the top and the spray device 6 at the bottom in the washing container 2. The spray devices 5, 6 are supplied with liquid, usually washing liquor—generally referred to here as water. The water is pumped to the spray devices 5, 6 by means of a circulating pump 7 in supply lines 8, 9. For this purpose, the circulating pump 7 can be connected to a water diverter 11 via an inlet nozzle 12 of the water diverter 11 using a supply line 10. The water diverter 11 can further have, for example, two water outlet nozzles 13, 14. The outlet nozzle 13 is coupled to the upper spray device 5 by means of the supply line 8, and the outlet nozzle 14 is coupled to the lower spray device 6 by means of the supply line 9.

[0049] Additionally, a continuous-flow heater (not shown) can be provided. The continuous-flow heater can be connected upstream of the water diverter 11. In other words, heated water (depending on the operating mode) then flows through the water diverter 11 to the spray devices 5, 6. Furthermore, the water diverter 11 can be an integral part of the continuous-flow heater.

[0050] Fig. 2 shows a section of the water switch 11 from Fig. 1. The water diverter 11 has a housing 15, which can be designed, for example, as a plastic housing and in one or more parts. The housing 15 comprises the Fig. 1 described nozzles 12, 13, 14. Furthermore, the housing 15 comprises a water-flushed interior space 16, which is surrounded by housing walls 17, 18, 19, 20. The housing wall 17 has a, for example, circular opening forming a water inlet 21. The housing wall 18, which is particularly opposite the housing wall 17, has, for example, two water outlets 22, 23. The water outlets 22, 23 can also be formed as a respective, for example, circular opening in the housing wall 18. The water inlet 21 is fluid-conductingly connected to the inlet nozzle 12, and the water outlets 22, 23 are fluid-conductingly connected to the outlet nozzles 13, 14. Instead of the nozzles 12, 13, 14, other options for attaching the supply lines 8, 9, and 10 to the housing 15 could also be provided. The supply lines 8, 9, 10 can, for example, be designed as hoses, in particular smooth or corrugated hoses.

[0051] The water diverter 11 further comprises a (first) closure element 24 and a (second) closure element 25. In other embodiments, more than two closure elements, for example, three, four, or even more, may be provided.

[0052] The closure element 24 is designed to be adjustable between a release position and a closed position. In the closed position, the closure element 24 covers, as shown in Fig. 2, seals off the water outlet 22. This means that no or essentially no water can flow from the interior space 16 into the water outlet 22. For this purpose, the closure element 24 has axial sealing surfaces 27 on its end face 26, which correspond to sealing surfaces 28 on the inside of the housing wall 18 that delimit the water outlet 22. In the release position, the closure element 24 is arranged such that it releases the water outlet 22. Accordingly, the closure element 25 also has a closed position and a release position. In its closed position, the closure element 25 prevents water from flowing from the interior space 16 into the water outlet 23. For this purpose, the closure element 25 seals off sealing surfaces 31 that delimit the water outlet 23 on its end face 29 via axial sealing surfaces 30. In its release position, the closure element 25 releases the water outlet 23.

[0053] The water outlet 22 is arranged radially closer to the rotational axis 32 than the water outlet 23. Furthermore, the sealing surfaces 28, 31 on the housing wall 18 are advantageously located in a plane E because this plane extends continuously. The sealing surfaces are therefore easy to manufacture. However, the sealing surfaces 28, 31 could also be located in different planes, each of which perpendicularly intersects a rotational axis 32 of an electric motor 33 of the water switch 11 (explained in more detail later).

[0054] In some embodiments, additional water outlets may also be provided in addition to the water outlets 22, 23. These can be selectively opened or closed by means of the closure elements 24, 25 (or other closure elements indicated above).

[0055] The closure elements 24, 25 can generally be designed as discs, disc segments, rings, or ring segments. In the embodiment according to Fig. 2 they are particularly as in the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 manufactured, whereby Fig. 3 the closure element 24 and Fig. 4 shows the closure element 25 viewed in the axial direction. "Axial" refers to the rotational axis 32 of the electric motor 33.

[0056] The closure element 24 is composed, for example, of three ring segments 34, 35, 36. The ring segments 34, 35, 36 can each enclose an angle α between 30° and 120°, in this example 90°. The ring segments 34, 35, 36 are held together by a ring 38 provided with internal teeth 37.

[0057] The ring segments 34, 35, 36 as well as the ring 38 including the internal toothing 37 can be manufactured, for example, as a plastic injection-molded component.

[0058] The ring segments 34, 35, 36 are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction U (this refers to the rotation axis 32), so that a recessed area 39, 40, 41 is formed between each two ring segments 34, 35, 36. Its function will be explained in more detail later, but in connection with the embodiment according to the Fig. 5A - 5D.

[0059] The Fig. The closure element 25 shown in Figure 4 is designed in the form of a disk segment. An angle β enclosed by this is, for example, between 30° and 180°, in particular between 45° and 120°, in this example 90°. The closure element 25 is composed of two sections, namely a radially inner section 42 and a radially outer section 43. "Radial" refers to the rotational axis 32. The radially outer section 43 closes via a shoulder 44, which is also shown in Fig. 2, to the radially inner section 42, so that a recess 45 (see Fig. 2) in which the closure element 24 and parts of a gear 46, which will be explained in more detail later, are arranged. The radially inner section 42 functions as a connecting section for connecting the radially outer section 43 to a coupling section 47 of the closure element 2. The coupling section 47 is in the assembled state of the water diverter 11, as in Fig. 2, is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to a shaft 48 of the electric motor 33. A torque of the electric motor 33 is thus transmitted by means of the shaft 48 via the coupling section 47 and the radially inner section 42 to the radially outer section 43. The radially outer section 43 has the already described in connection with Fig. 2 explained end face 29 with the axial sealing surfaces 30 towards the housing wall 18.

[0060] The closure element 25 can also be manufactured as a one-piece plastic injection-molded component comprising in particular the sections 42, 43, 47.

[0061] Now returning to Fig. 2, the gear 46 and the associated synchronous adjustability of the locking elements 24, 25 are explained in more detail below.

[0062] The gear 46 comprises, for example, three gears, namely a first gear 49, a second gear 50 and a third gear 51. Furthermore, the gear 46 includes the Fig. 3, as well as the shaft 48, which connects the coupling section 47 in a rotationally fixed manner to the gear 49 mounted on the shaft 48. The gear 49 drives the gear 50 mounted on a further shaft 52. The shafts 48 and 52 can be provided with rotatable mountings on the housing 15, in particular the housing walls 17, 18, using bearings (not shown). In addition to the gear 50, the shaft 52 carries the gear 51 in a rotationally fixed manner. The gear 51 engages with the internal toothing 37 of the closure element 24.

[0063] The gear 46 has a gear ratio of, for example, 1:4. This means that the closure element 24 rotates four times around the rotational axis 32 when the closure element 25 rotates once around the rotational axis 32. Such a gear ratio is achieved by appropriately selecting the gears 49, 50, 51.

[0064] Instead of the gear transmission described here, other transmissions could also be provided, for example a planetary gear, a timing chain and / or a belt drive. In other embodiments, the transmission ratio can also be different. For example, the transmission ratio can be between 1.5 and 5, preferably between 2 and 4. In principle, a transmission ratio greater than 1 is preferable because then the closure element 25 extending radially further outwards rotates more slowly than the closure element 24 located radially further inwards. This means that the electric motor 33 has to apply less torque to rotate the closure elements 24, 25. In yet another embodiment, the transmission ratio can also be 1.In addition, it is possible to design the gear 46 in such a way that the closure elements 24, 25 do not rotate in the same direction of rotation D as in the present embodiment (see . Fig. 3 and Fig. 4) about the rotation axis 32, but in the opposite direction. A counter-rotation of the closure element 25 relative to the closure element 24 is Fig. 4 is indicated by a dashed arrow G. In still other embodiments, instead of the single electric motor 33, which is provided here for driving the closure elements 24, 25, two electric motors can be provided, wherein one electric motor then drives the closure element 24 and the other electric motor drives the closure element 25.

[0065] Based on the Fig. 5A to 5D, the operation of a water diverter 11' is explained in more detail. The water diverter 11' differs in some aspects from the one according to the Fig. 2 to 4. Due to the similarities, reference is made to the explanations therein.

[0066] The Fig. 5A to 5D show a plan view along the rotation axis 32 of the inside of the housing wall 18 (see Fig. 2). In other words, the Fig. 5A to 5D show the drain side. In addition, the Fig. 5A to 5D provide angle information to better explain the rotational movements of the closure elements 24, 25.

[0067] In addition to the first and second water outlets 22, 23, the water diverter 11' has a third water outlet 53. The water outlet 53 is connected to a supply line (not shown) which is configured to supply water or washing solution to a third spray device (also not shown), in particular in the roof of the washing container 2. The water outlets 22, 23 are both located radially outward such that they can be sealed by means of the closure element 25. The water outlet 53 is located radially inward such that it can be sealed by means of the closure element 24.

[0068] Furthermore, it should be noted that the closure element 24 according to the Fig. 5A to 5D consists of two disc segments 34, 35, which are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction by means of recessed areas 39, 40. An optionally provided gear can in this case be arranged differently than in Fig. 2. For example, nested shafts are possible, i.e., an inner shaft running within a hollow shaft. In this case, the hollow shaft drives the closure element 25, for example, and the inner shaft drives the closure element 24.

[0069] Fig. 5A shows a first position (zero position) of the water diverter 11', in which the recessed area 39 of the closure element 24 is arranged overlapping with the water outlet 53 and thus releases it. In addition, the closure element 25 is arranged overlapping (sealing) with the water outlet 22 (see Fig. 5D) and releases the water outlet 23. Accordingly, in this position of the water switch 11', the spray device in the roof as well as the lower basket 4 are supplied with water by means of the spray device 6.

[0070] By appropriate control, for example of the electric motor 33, the closure element 24 and 25 move, in particular synchronously, from the Fig. 5A shown first position into a Fig. 5B. For example, the closure element 24 is rotated through an angle of 60°, while the closure element 25 is simultaneously rotated through an angle of 30°. Accordingly, the water diverter 11' has, for example, a gear with a gear ratio of 1:2. The closure element 24 thus rotates twice as fast as the closure element 25. In this second position, the water outlet 22 is closed by the closure element 25 and the water outlet 53 is closed by the closure element 24, whereas the water outlet 23 remains open. Accordingly, only the lower basket 4 is sprayed with wash liquor by means of the spray device 6.

[0071] Fig. Figure 5C shows a third position of the water diverter 11', in which the closure element 24 is rotated by a further 60°, the closure element 25 by a further 30° (starting from the position in Fig. 5B). In this position, the recess 40 in the closure element 24 overlaps the water outlet 53, thus exposing it. The water outlets 22, 23, however, are both closed by the closure element 25. Accordingly, only the spray device provided in the roof is exposed to rinsing water.

[0072] Fig. 5D finally shows a fourth position of the water diverter 11'. In this position, the water outlet 23 is closed by means of the closure element 25 and the water outlet 53 is closed by means of the closure element 24, whereas the closure element 25 releases the water outlet 22. This position is achieved by further rotating the closure element 24 by a further 60° and the closure element 25 by a further 30°, starting from the state in Fig. 5C. In this position, only the upper basket, i.e., the spray device 5, is supplied with wash liquor.

[0073] As shown by the Fig. 5A to 5D, four different positions of the water switch 11' with correspondingly four different hydraulic operating modes are achieved simply by rotating the outer closure element 25 through an angle of 90°.

[0074] Although the present invention has been described using preferred embodiments, it is capable of being modified in many ways. Reference symbols used: 1 household appliance 2 rinsing containers 3 dish baskets 4 dish baskets 5 Spray device 6 Spray device 7 Circulation pump 8 supply line 9 Supply line 10 supply line 11 Water switch 11' water switch 12 inlet nozzles 13 drain outlets 14 drain nozzles 15 housings 16 Interior 17 Housing wall 18 Housing wall 19 Housing wall 20 Housing wall 21 Water inlet 22 Water outlet 23 Water outlet 24 locking element 25 locking element 26 front side 27 Sealing surface 28 Sealing surface 29 Front side 30 Sealing surface 31 Sealing surface 32 axis of rotation 33 electric motor 34 ring segment 35 ring segment 36 ring segment 37 internal teeth 38 rings 39 recessed area 40 recessed area 41 recessed area Section 42 Section 43 44 Shoulder 45 recess 46 gearboxes 47 Coupling section 48 Wave 49 gear 50 gear 51 gear 52 Wave 53 Water outlet D Direction of rotation G Opposite direction U circumferential direction α angle β angle

Claims

[1] Water diverter (11, 11') for a household dishwasher (1), with a water inlet (21), a first water outlet (22, 53), a first closure element (24) for selectively opening or closing the first water outlet (22, 53), a second water outlet (23) and a second closure element (25) for selectively opening or closing the second water outlet (23), characterized by that the first and / or second closure element (24, 25) are designed in the shape of a disc segment or ring segment. [2] Water switch according to claim 1, characterized by that the first and second closure elements (24, 25) are movable at different speeds and / or synchronously. [3] Water diverter according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized by that the first and second closure elements (24, 25) are selectively movable in the same direction and in opposite directions to each other. [4] Water diverter according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized bythat the first and second closure elements (24, 25) are coupled by means of a gear (46). [5] Water switch according to claim 4, characterized by that the gear (46) has a reduction or transmission ratio of a movement of the first closure element (24) to a movement of the second closure element (25) not equal to 1. [6] Water switch according to claim 5, characterized by that the gear (46) has a reduction ratio greater than 1, preferably between 1.5 and 5, more preferably between 2 and 4. [7] Water diverter according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the first and second closure elements (24, 25) are rotatably mounted about the same axis (32). [8] Water switch according to claim 7, characterized by that the first water outlet (22, 53) is arranged radially closer to the axis (32) than the second water outlet (23). [9] Water diverter according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized bythat sealing surfaces (28) assigned to the first water outlet (22) can be brought into overlap with axial sealing surfaces (27) of the first closure element (24) for closing the first water outlet (22) and / or sealing surfaces (31) assigned to the second water outlet (23) can be brought into overlap with axial sealing surfaces (30) of the second closure element (25) for closing the second water outlet (23). [10] Water switch according to claim 9, characterized by that the sealing surfaces (28, 31) of the first and second outlets (22, 23) are arranged in the same plane (E). [11] Water diverter according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that the second closure element (25) has an axial recess (45) in which the first closure element (24) is arranged. [12] Water diverter according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized byin that the first and / or second closure element (24, 25) has a plurality of disc or ring segments (34, 35, 36) which are spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction (U), wherein a correspondingly recessed area (39, 40, 41) for releasing the first or second water outlet (22, 23, 53) can be brought into overlap therewith. [13] Water diverter according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by that the first and / or the second water outlet (22, 23, 53) is formed as a hole in a wall (18). [14] Household dishwasher (1) with a water diverter (11, 11') according to one of claims 1 to 13.

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