DISHWASHER WITH CONTROLLED COOLING AND / OR FREEZING FUNCTION AND PRE-WASH FOOD RESIDUE CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202615550
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-09-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-21
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF CONTROLLED COOLING AND / OR FREEZING FUNCTION DISHWASHER OWNER AND FOOD RESIDUE BEFORE WASHING CONDITIONING SYSTEM Explanation of the Technical Field The invention relates to commercial, household and / or industrial dishwashers and appliances in these machines. systems and methods for conditioning food residues before washing It relates to the technical field. 10 Specifically, the dirty dishes should remain in the washing drum until the washing cycle is started. during the time it sits inside, the washing machine and / or the dishes by controlling the temperature of the organic food residues on it; The cooling or freezing process, when necessary, is controlled by sensors and a control unit. 15 managed by; cold air circulation, condensate drainage, defrosting, odor filtration, food residue collection and subsequent washing cycle are all functional components. Controlled cooling and / or freezing for operation as a whole. Dishwasher with pre-wash food residue conditioning function. The system is related. 20 State of the Art In conventional dishwashers, dishes are loaded until the user fills the machine sufficiently. 25 in the washing drum until it reaches the machine or the program starts. It can sit. During this waiting period, food residues can dry and stick to the dish surfaces. It may adhere more strongly, an odor may develop from organic residue, and the user You may feel the need to rinse the dishes beforehand. In standard systems, washing, drying, door control, sensor-based program 30 Management and various odor reduction approaches are available. However, The technical problem that the invention focuses on is getting the dirty dishes dirty before the washing starts. by actively changing the temperature conditions of the environment in which it is located, food waste 2 to control the physical and environmental conditions and to further this preconditioning process The goal is to coordinate this with the next washing cycle. Food residues accumulate during the time dirty dishes sit before washing. Controlled 5 to reduce the tendency of drying, adhesion to surfaces and odor formation. to create an environment, to make that environment manageable in terms of energy and security bring and wash from the cooling system when the washing program starts New technical developments that ensure a secure transition to the system have become mandatory. It is coming. Application number TR 2024 / 020416 concerns a dishwasher with a filter washer. It is stated that the dirty dishes should wait during the time interval before washing. to reduce the tendency of food residues to dry out, stick to surfaces and create odors It is not a technique aimed at that. Given all these circumstances, new technological developments have become essential. It is seen. Explanation of the Purposes of the Invention Given the current state of the art, the aim of the invention is to... Controlled systems that overcome problems in the structure and provide many advantages. Dishwasher and washing machine with cooling and / or freezing function The first step is the development of a food waste conditioning system. Another purpose of the invention is to reduce the time that dirty dishes wait before washing. in this range, food residues tend to dry out, stick to surfaces, and create odors. creating a controlled environment for reduction, this environment for energy and security to make it manageable in terms of maintenance and cooling when the washing program starts The goal is to ensure a safe transition from the system to the washing system. 30 Another purpose of the invention is to ensure even distribution of temperature within the reservoir, while keeping it cool. Removing condensation that may form on surfaces, evaporator or air 3 Removing ice that may form in the duct, cleaning the cooling components with water and protection from moisture, filtration of chamber air when necessary, and cooling. The food residues that are separated afterwards are removed through a filter-drainage system. Another purpose of the invention is to improve washing during the waiting period before washing. The goal is to controllably lower the temperature of the container and / or food residues. Another aim of the invention is to alter the physical state of food waste. 10 to reduce the tendency of drying and strong adhesion to the surface during waiting. It is about creating the conditions. Another aim of the invention is to reduce odor formation caused by organic waste. The goal is to help. Another purpose of the invention is to eliminate the need for pre-rinsing and the associated additional water. The goal is to provide an alternative to reduce its use. Another purpose of the invention is cooling, air circulation, sensors, defrosting, The goal is to coordinate condensate discharge and the washing cycle within a common control logic. 20 Another purpose of the invention is to safely activate the cooling mode before the washing begins. terminating the process and defrosting / draining condensate when necessary. to accomplish. Overcoming technical problems in order to achieve the purposes of the invention. Dishwasher with controlled cooling and / or freezing function and A pre-washing food residue conditioning system has been developed. Explaining the Figures 30 Figure 1: Representative of a preferred application of the invention. General dishwasher configuration. It is a drawing of its appearance. Figure 2: Cross-sectional view of the machine in a representative preferred application of the invention. This is a drawing of the cooling system layout. 4 Figure 3: Top view of the washing tank in a representative preferred application of the invention. It is a diagram showing the appearance and air circulation. Figure 4: Refrigerant cycle in a representative preferred application of the invention. It is a diagram of the control relationship. Figure 5: Representative of a preferred application of the invention: evaporator, air duct, 5 This is a diagram of the fan, defrost, and condensation system. Figure 6: Representative of a preferred application of the invention involving food waste collection and filtration. This is a drawing of the drainage system. Figure 7: Representative of a preferred application of the invention for odor extraction and filtration. This is a system diagram. 10 Figure 8: Representative of a preferred application of the invention with electronic control and This is a diagram of a functional collaboration scheme. Reference Numbers 1. Outer casing 11. Food waste collection section User control panel 2 Washing tanks 12 Drainage channels 21 Expansion elements 3 Dish baskets 13 Filters 22 Defrost element 4 Spray nozzles, 14 Odor extraction channels, 23 Condensate drains line Cooling / freezing unit Odor filter 24 Drain pump 6 Evaporators, 16 Fans, 25 Door Sensors 7 Compressors 17 Temperature sensors 26 Thermal and water insulation layer 8 Condensers 18 Humidity sensors 9. Refrigerant circuit 19 Control unit Cold air duct Detailed Description of the Invention In one application, the dishwasher consists of: outer casing (1), washing chamber (2), dishwasher baskets (3), spray arms (4), cooling / freezing unit (5), evaporator (6), compressor (7), condenser (8), refrigerant circuit (9), cold air duct (10), food waste collection section (11), drainage channel (12), filter (13), odor extraction 5 duct (14), odor filter (15), fan (16), temperature sensor (17), humidity sensor (18), control unit (19), user control panel (20), expansion element (21), defrost / ice thawing element (22), condensate drain line (23), drain pump (24), It may include a door sensor (25) and a thermal and water insulation layer (26). It is not necessary for all elements to have the same physical form in every application. For example, the evaporator (6) can be connected to the chamber wall by direct thermal contact or a It can indirectly cool the chamber air through the air duct (10). Fan (16), in the form of common or separate fans for cooling air and odor filtering air. applicable. 15 The system components are as follows: Outer casing (1): It is the load-bearing outer structure of the machine; cooling, washing and electronic sub-base. It houses the systems. Washing compartment (2): Where the dishes are kept and cooling and washing processes take place. It is the interior space in which it is realized. 20 Dish baskets (3): Wash dishes with washing liquid and circulating cold air It carries it in a position open to interaction. Spray arms (4): Spray the washing liquid onto the dish surfaces during the washing phase It directs. 25 Cooling / freezing unit (5): Reservoir during pre-washing waiting phase It is a system that enables heat extraction from and / or the target area. Evaporator (6): Evaporation of the refrigerant through the tank wall or It absorbs heat from the circulating air. 30 Compressor (7): Compresses the refrigerant to create a pressure difference in the refrigeration cycle. and creates circulation. Condenser (8): It enables the heat taken from the refrigerant to be released to the external environment. 6 Refrigerant circuit (9): Refrigerant is fed into the compressor (7), condenser (8), It carries the heat in a closed circuit between the expansion element (21) and the evaporator (6). Cold air duct (10): Washing the air that interacts thermally with the evaporator (6) redirects it to the reservoir (2) and / or back from the reservoir. 5 Food waste collection section (11): A section for solid food waste separated during washing. It helps to gather people in the region. Drainage channel (12): Drainage of wash water, condensate water and / or defrost water. It ensures that it is transmitted along the right path. 10 Filter (13): Separates solid food residues from liquid flow. Odor absorption channel (14): Washing It directs the air in its reservoir (2) to the odor filter (15). Odor filter (15): Reduces odor-causing components in the chamber air. It helps. Fan (16): Control of cold air and / or filtered air. It ensures circulation. Temperature sensor (17): Detects the temperature of the chamber, air or target area Provides data to the control unit (19). Humidity sensor (18): Monitors the humidity inside the tank and 20 It provides data for condensation / operational control. Control unit (19): Cooling, fan, according to sensor data and user commands, It coordinates the defrost, drain, and flush functions. User control panel (20): User can hold, control cooling, freeze and / or allows the user to select washing programs. Expansion element (21): Increases the pressure of the refrigerant before it enters the evaporator (6). first it lowers. Defrost / freeze element (22): Evaporator (6) and / or cold It removes the ice formation in the air duct (10) in a controlled manner. 30 7 Condensation drain line (23): Drainage of liquid formed during cooling or defrosting. It carries it to the system. Drainage pump (24): Actively drains the collected liquid. It accomplishes. Door sensor (25): Detects and controls the open or closed status of the door. It provides data for the unit's safety and energy management. Thermal and water insulation layer (26): Prevents heat transfer from the cooled volume to the external environment and It restricts the passage of water / moisture into electrically charged areas. The working principle is as follows: The dirty dishes are placed in the dish baskets (3) and the door is closed. Door sensor (25) reports the closed status to the control unit (19). From the user control panel (20) select hold / cool / freeze mode or control unit (19) pre-set It automatically starts the mode according to the defined operating conditions. 15 The control unit (19) activates the compressor (7). Refrigerant; compressor (7), condenser (8), expansion element (21) and evaporator (6) between the cooler circulates throughout the fluid circuit (9). The evaporator (6) extracts heat from the washing chamber (2) or the circulating air. The fan (16), 20 It can circulate the cooled air inside the chamber through the cold air duct (10). The temperature sensor (17) and preferably the humidity sensor (18) measure the operating conditions. The control unit (19) sets the measured values with the target temperature and time profile. By comparing, it manages the compressor (7) and the fan (16). 25 If condensation occurs due to cooling, the liquid should be discharged through the condensate drain line (23) It is conveyed to the drainage channel (12) via. When icing conditions occur, defrost element (22) can be activated in a controlled manner. If odor reduction is desired during the waiting period, the chamber air odor extraction channel (14), It is circulated through the odor filter (15) and fan (16). 8 When the washing command is given, the control unit (19) terminates the cooling mode or It enters safe transition mode; completes defrosting and condensate drainage if necessary. Then washing is carried out with spray arms (4). The separated food residues are filtered. (13) and is kept in the collection compartment (11); liquid drainage channel (12) and as needed It is removed by the drain pump (24). 5 Alternative approaches are as follows: Evaporator (6) plate / tube in direct thermal contact with the wall of washing chamber (2) It can be positioned either in this form or within an air circulation duct. Cooling process to the entire washing chamber (2) or presence of food residue 10 It could be applied to a selected area. Operating temperature is above freezing point with controlled cooling or below 0°C. It can be selected to provide partial or complete freezing. Fan (16) variable speed, intermittent operation or in a structure containing multiple fans (16) Maybe. 15 Defrost / freeze element (22), electric heater, hot gas, cycle reversal or This can be achieved using an equivalent controlled defrosting method. Odor filter (15) activated carbon, adsorbent, catalytic or equivalent filtration structure It may include. Control unit (19) door status, temperature, humidity, time, load information, energy tariff 20 or the decision to operate according to one or more of the user programs can give. The sample study parameters are as follows: In one application example, the reservoir or target area can be lowered to below 0 °C and For example, it can be operated in a temperature range of approximately -5 °C to -15 °C. In other applications, 25 Controlled cooling can be achieved at higher temperatures without freezing. This The numerical values are only an example application and do not define the scope of protection of the invention. They should not be considered as limiting, mandatory values. Target temperature, cooling time, fan (16) operating rate and defrost threshold; prototype tests of energy consumption, condensation, odor, drying / sticking behavior and washing 30 Their performance can be determined by evaluating them together. 9 Outer casing (1), washing tank (2), dish baskets (3), spray arms (4), cooling / freezing unit (5), evaporator (6), compressor (7), condenser (8), refrigerant circuit (9), cold air duct (10), food waste collection compartment (11), drain channel (12), filter (13), odor extraction channel (14), odor filter (15), fan (16), temperature sensor (17), humidity sensor (18), control unit (19), user control 5 panel (20), expansion element (21), defrost / ice thawing element (22), condensate drain line (23), drain pump (24), door sensor (25) and thermal and water insulation controlled cooling and / or containing at least five of the layer (26) elements Dishwasher with freezing function and pre-wash food residue A conditioning system has been developed. 10 Cooling, fan, defrost, drainage, and based on sensor data and user commands. coordinates washing functions or door status, temperature, humidity, duration, load information, energy tariff or user program based on one or more of these There is a control unit (19) that makes the decision to operate. 15 Controlled icing of evaporator (6) and / or cold air duct (10) or by eliminating it in this way, or by electric heater, hot gas, cycle reversal or equivalent It has a defrost / freeze element (22) that performs controlled defrosting. Dishwasher with controlled cooling and / or freezing function 20 Working method: Placing the dirty dishes into the washing bin (2), washing At least one temperature sensor (17) monitors the temperature during the waiting period before the cycle. Monitoring by a control unit (19) of the cooling / freezing unit (5) by controlling the temperature of the washing chamber (2) and / or food residues. The reduction in this manner, with the cooling phase coordinated with the washing cycle, is 25. termination and then washing of dishes with spray elements (4) It includes the process steps. When icing is detected or predefined When a condition occurs, the defrost / freeze element (22) is activated and The process step is to remove the resulting liquid through the condensate drain line (23). It includes. 30
Claims
REQUESTS 1. The invention relates to a dishwasher with a controlled cooling and / or freezing function. It is a machine and a pre-washing food residue conditioning system, the feature of which is; outer casing (1), washing tank (2), dish baskets (3), spray 5 arms (4), cooling / freezing unit (5), evaporator (6), compressor (7), condenser (8), refrigerant circuit (9), cold air duct (10), food waste collection section (11), drainage channel (12), filter (13), odor suction duct (14), odor filter (15), fan (16), temperature sensor (17), humidity sensor (18), control unit (19), user control panel (20), expansion 10 element (21), defrost / ice thawing element (22), condensate drain line (23), drain pump (24), door sensor (25) and thermal and water insulation It is characterized by containing at least five of the elements of layer (26).
2. 15 with controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to Claim-1. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system. Its feature is; during the waiting phase before washing, from the reservoir and / or target area It contains a cooling / freezing unit (5) that enables heat extraction.
3. 20 with controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to Claim-1. dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system Its characteristic feature is that the refrigerant evaporates from the reservoir wall. or heat from the circulating air or to the wall of the washing chamber (2) in the form of direct thermal contact plates / tubes or air circulation ducts It contains an evaporator (6) located inside. 25 4. Having controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to claim-1. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system. Its feature is that it compresses the refrigerant, thereby reducing the pressure difference in the refrigeration cycle. It contains a compressor (7) which forms its circulation. 30 5. Having controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to Claim-1. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system. 11 Its characteristic feature is that it allows the heat absorbed from the refrigerant to be released to the external environment. It contains a condenser (8).
6. Having controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to Claim-1. dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system and its features are; refrigerant compressor (7), condenser (8), expansion 5 The refrigerant that carries the element (21) and the evaporator (6) in a closed circuit. It contains a fluid circuit (9).
7. Having controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to Claim-1. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system, 10 Its feature is that it heats the air that interacts with the evaporator (6) into the washing chamber (2) and / or includes a cold air duct (10) that redirects air back from the reservoir.
8. Having controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to Claim-1. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system, 15 Its characteristic feature is that solid food residues separated during washing are concentrated in one area. It includes a food waste collection section (11) which enables the collection of food waste.
9. Having controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to Claim-1. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system, 20 Its feature is that it directs washing water, condensate water and / or defrost water to the drainage path. It contains a drainage channel (12) that allows the transmission of water.
10. According to Claim 1, it has a controlled cooling and / or freezing function. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system. Its feature is a filter (13) that separates solid food residues from the liquid stream and 25 in the chamber air. Odor filter (15) which helps to reduce odor-producing components It includes.
11. According to Claim 1, it has a controlled cooling and / or freezing function. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system. Its feature is that it directs the air in the washing chamber (2) to the odor filter (15) odor 30 It contains a suction channel (14).
12. According to Claim-1, it has a controlled cooling and / or freezing function. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system. 12 Its feature is that it controls the area by sensing the temperature of the reservoir, air, or target region. The temperature sensor (17), which provides data to the unit (19), monitors the humidity inside the reservoir and It includes a humidity sensor (18) that provides data for condensation / operation control.
13. According to Claim-1, it has a controlled cooling and / or freezing function. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system, 5 Its features include cooling, fan, and defrost settings based on sensor data and user commands. coordinating drainage and washing functions, or door status, temperature, humidity, time, load information, energy tariff or one or more from the user program It includes a control unit (19) which decides on the operation of the excess.
14. According to Claim-1, 10 with controlled cooling and / or freezing function. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system. Features include: user-friendly hold, controlled cooling, freezing, and / or washing. It includes a user control panel (20) that allows him to select his programs.
15. According to Claim-1, it has a controlled cooling and / or freezing function. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system, 15 Its feature is that it reduces the pressure of the refrigerant before it enters the evaporator (6). It contains an expansion element (21).
16. According to Claim-1, it has a controlled cooling and / or freezing function. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system. Its feature is to prevent icing in the evaporator (6) and / or cold air duct (10) 20 controlled removal or electric heater, hot gas, cycle reversal or equivalent controlled defrosting defrost / defrosting element (22) It includes.
17. Having controlled cooling and / or freezing function according to Claim-1. It is a dishwasher and pre-wash food residue conditioning system, 25 Its feature is that it carries the liquid formed during cooling and defrosting to the drainage system. condensate drain line (23) and actively discharge of collected liquid It includes a drainage pump (24) which performs the work.
18. The invention describes a dishwasher with a controlled cooling and / or freezing function. The machine's operating method and feature is that 30 dirty dishes are placed in the washing drum. (2) placement, temperature during the waiting period before the washing cycle Monitoring by at least one temperature sensor (17) by a control unit (19) by managing the cooling / freezing unit (5) and the washing tank (2) and / or 13 controlled reduction of the temperature of food waste, cooling. the completion of this stage in coordination with the washing cycle and then Washing the dishes with spray elements (4) steps It is characterized by its inclusion.
19. This method is based on Claim-18 and its characteristic is that it is used when icing is detected or When a predefined condition occurs, the defrost / freeze element (22) operation and discharge of the resulting liquid through the condensate drain line (23) This includes the removal process step.