Door lock for an electrical household appliance
The door lock with a rotary gripper and sliding element addresses the need for automatic and manual operation, providing efficient and user-friendly door control with enhanced safety features.
DE102024137705A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18EMZ HANAUER GMBH & CO KGAA
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EMZ HANAUER GMBH & CO KGAA
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing door locks for electrical household appliances do not efficiently enable both automatic and manual operation, often requiring user intervention during specific operating phases and lacking robust automatic locking mechanisms.
Method used
A door lock with a rotatably arranged rotary gripper and a sliding element that allows bidirectional torque application, combined with a bistable preload element and magnetic assistance, enabling automatic and manual opening and closing, and a locking device to prevent unwanted opening during certain phases.
Benefits of technology
Enables seamless automatic and manual operation of appliance doors, ensuring safety during specific cycles and enhancing user convenience by allowing automatic moisture release and preventing odor buildup.
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Abstract
Door lock for an electrical household appliance, comprising a housing in which a locking element is arranged movably between a closed position and a release position, wherein the locking element is able to hold a locking body for keeping a door of the household appliance closed in the closed position and allows the locking body to be released for opening the door in the release position, wherein the locking element is designed as a rotatably arranged rotary gripper, wherein a sliding element is operatively connected to the rotary gripper, wherein the sliding element enables a bidirectional force to be applied to the rotary gripper, whereby both a first torque in the direction of the release position and a second torque in the direction of the closed position can be applied to the rotary gripper.
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