A dishwasher comprising a protective member
The dishwasher's protective member on the hinge arm addresses safety concerns by isolating transmission members, ensuring safe and controlled door operation.
EP4523595A1Active Publication Date: 2025-03-19ARCELIK AS
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- EP2024192032
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-18
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing dishwasher door mechanisms pose safety risks to users due to moving parts that can cause injury during door opening and closing.
Method used
A dishwasher design incorporating a protective member mounted on the hinge arm, which guides and supports the transmission member, preventing it from contacting the external environment and ensuring safe operation.
Benefits of technology
The protective member enhances user safety by isolating moving parts from the external environment, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring smooth, controlled operation of the door mechanism.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a dishwasher (1) comprising a body (2); a washing tub (3) which is provided in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; a door (4) which enables the washing tub (3) to be isolated from the outer environment and which is opened downwards by rotating around the horizontal axis; a decorative panel (D) which is attached onto the door (4); a hinge (5) which enables the door (4) to be connected so as to move on the body (2); a hinge arm (6) which extends from the door (4) towards the lower section of the washing tub (3); at least one pulley (7) which is provided under the hinge arm (6); and a transmission member (9), one end of which extends as connected to the hinge arm (6) and passes over the pulley (7) and the other end of which is connected to a movement member (8) which slidably moves in the horizontal plane.
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