Dishwasher Hygiene Management System

Abstract

The invention relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period; it is characterized by the dishwasher body (1), the inner chamber (2) where dirty or clean dishes are placed, the flip-open outer door (3) on the front surface of the appliance, the internal ambient sensor group (4) which instantly measures the gas, humidity and temperature parameters in the inner chamber (2), an electronic control unit (5) that calculates the bacterial risk score by processing the sensor data, an outer door display panel (6) that displays this risk score to the user with a multi-stage color transition (6.1, 6.2, 6.3), a capacitive touch sensor / wake-up module (7) that activates the said display panel with user interaction, at least one inner chamber UV-C LED / ozone generator (8) that suppresses microbial growth in the inner chamber (2) without water, and a disinfectant and deodorizing spray chamber (9) that sprays microbial growth-inhibiting liquid or gas.

Description

1 TARIFF DISHWASHER HYGIENE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Technical Area The invention relates to the keeping of dirty dishes in the inner chamber (2) inside the dishwasher body (1). Monitoring of the microbial load and bacterial ratio created by the indoor environment sensor group (4), 10 Depending on this tracking, the user's multi-stage outer cover (3) is located on the outer cover. the cover is warned via the indicator panel (6) and the electronic control unit (5) A dishwasher designed for automated hygienic intervention at critical thresholds. The machine is related to the hygiene management system. State of the Art Modern household or industrial dishwashers can completely dispose of dirty interiors. until it's full of dishes or until a suitable time period is found by the user It is usually kept in standby mode. Especially in households with few people or During hot summer months, the maximum time dirty dishes should be left in the dishwasher before the wash cycle starts is 20 minutes. It can take several days. Dishwashers in the state of known technology are left with their doors closed and waiting. While in this mode, the combination of indoor humidity, temperature, and organic waste causes a rapid increase in humidity. The kitchen becomes a breeding ground for microbes. This situation occurs both when the machine door is opened and when the kitchen door is opened. It causes bad odors to spread throughout the environment, and also leaves human skin on the plates and forks. 25 This leads to a logarithmic increase in bacterial populations that threaten public health. In the current state of the art, various studies have been conducted to ensure hygiene in dishwashers. They exist. However, a very large proportion of these systems (for example, water turbidity sensors), The machine only measures the degree of water contamination and starts washing after the washing program has been initiated. It aims to optimize the algorithm. The biological load that accumulates inside when the device is not operating is 30. There is no system in place to measure this or provide the user with information on this matter. Some advanced models currently feature UV-C technology that operates continuously to keep the interior clean. Lamps or silver ion coatings are used. These structures allow the user to experience the process. This leaves them completely unaware, and constantly working leads to unnecessary energy consumption. 2 5 It does not contain any digital displays or notifications that remain constantly on on the outer cover. The lights create visual clutter in modern kitchen designs and also create a waiting area for appliances. While in this mode, it causes energy consumption from the phase. In conclusion, dishwashers in the state of known technology; when the appliance is not in operation, the inside Measuring the risk of bacteria in the environment, transmitting this risk from the outer cover with an energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing interface. Instant notification to the user and intelligent intervention in critical situations without the need for cleaning. They are insufficient in these areas. This situation prevents them from making a new invention in the relevant technical field. It has made it mandatory. Purpose of the Invention The invention aims to eliminate all the disadvantages mentioned in the prior art; 15 Microbial contamination of dirty dishes waiting in the inner chamber (2) inside the dishwasher body (1) It monitors the load while in standby mode, alerts the user, and provides intelligent hygiene intervention. The aim is to develop a hygiene management system for a dishwasher. Accordingly, the invention measures the gas, humidity and temperature in the inner chamber (2) by means of the indoor environment sensor group (4). By analyzing the changes in real time, the risk of bacterial growth inside the machine when it is not running is 20 It aims to identify and warn the user to wash their clothes in a timely manner. while doing so, the multi-stage outer cover instrument panel (6) located on the outer cover (3) is hidden. By designing it in a visible (hidden-lit) structure, it preserves the aesthetic integrity of the kitchen; capacitive Thanks to the touch sensor / wake-up module (7), the screen is only activated by user interaction. By activating it, it minimizes energy consumption in standby mode. 25 In addition, when the bacterial load reaches a critical level (6.3), water and detergent waste should be avoided. To prevent this, turn on the inner chamber UV-C LED / ozone generator before starting the main washing program. (8) or disinfectant spray reservoir (9) automatically via electronic control unit (5) By triggering it, it provides waterless disinfection and prevents the formation of bad odors. It prevents. Finally, the system automatically alerts the user at critical bacterial levels (6.3) 30 By recommending "Half Load" or "Economy" washing programs, you can save resources at home. to offer a holistic, intelligent dish management mechanism that optimizes hygiene It aims to... 3 Figures 5 Figure 1: External perspective view of the dishwasher with the door closed. Figure 2: View of the dishwasher interior with the door open. Figure 3: Exterior cover instrument panel References 10 1: Dishwasher Body 2: Inner Compartment (Washing Area) 3: Outer Cover 4: Indoor Sensor Group (VOC / Gas, Humidity and Temperature Sensor) 5: Electronic Control Unit (Main Board / Microcontroller) 15 6: Exterior Cover Instrument Panel (Hidden-lit Acrylic Screen) 6.1: Green Level (Safe Hygiene Level) 6.2: Yellow Level (Risk Initiation Level) 6.3: Red Level (Critical Bacteria / Hygiene Level) 7: Capacitive Touch Sensor / Wake-up Module 20 8: Inner Chamber UV-C LED / Ozone Generator (Active Disinfection Unit) 9: Disinfectant and Odor Eliminator Spray Reservoir (Trigger Mechanism) Description of the Invention The subject of the invention is a hygiene management system, basically a dishwasher body (1) and this body 25 (1) an inner compartment in which dirty or clean dishes are placed (2) It contains. During the process in which dirty dishes are kept in the inner compartment (2) without being washed Monitoring and management of microbial load, at least one indoor sensor group placed in the inner chamber (2) (4) is carried out by means of the indoor sensor group (4); bacteria A volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor that detects gases released into the environment by reproduction, environment 30 a humidity sensor that measures the humidity and a temperature sensor that measures the ambient temperature It consists of a combination of indoor sensor groups (4), during dish placement. 4 To prevent physical damage and direct contact with food residue, the inner chamber is 5 inches wide. (2) It is fixed to the upper ceiling wall or upper propeller basin. Instantaneous gas, humidity and temperature data obtained from the indoor sensor group (4), dishwasher The signal is transmitted to an electronic control unit (5) located inside the housing (1). The electronic control unit (5) can operate continuously or for a specified time in standby mode. It processes incoming data by working in intervals using an embedded software algorithm. This 10 The algorithm analyzes the time-dependent changes in humidity and temperature values ​​(2) in the inner chamber and VOC An instant bacterial risk score is obtained by analyzing the micro-gas emission levels from the sensor. It calculates. The calculated bacterial risk score is communicated to the user when the dishwasher is switched on. an external cover indicator panel (6) integrated on the closable external cover (3) 15 It is provided by means of the outer cover instrument panel (6), outer cover (3) surface. Flush and smooth surface, backlit hidden-lit acrylic. It consists of one layer. It saves energy when the device is in standby mode and... In order to maintain visual integrity in the kitchen, the outer cover of the indicator panel (6) is normally It remains in the off (no light) position. 20 The activation of the outer cover instrument panel (6) is due to the presence of a device placed on or near the panel surface. It is triggered via a capacitive touch sensor / wake-up module (7). User put your hand on this capacitive touch sensor / wake-up module (7) on the outer cover (3) When brought close or touched, the wake-up module (7) is sent to the electronic control unit (5) It sends an activation signal. With this signal, the outer cover indicator panel (6) momentarily 25 It is illuminated as and the bacterial risk calculated by the electronic control unit (5) at that moment It exhibits a multi-stage color transition (6.1, 6.2, 6.3) according to its score. Bacterial load green level (6.1) if safe level, risk of microbial growth starting yellow stage (6.2) at the border, where bacterial population and odor formation are high, is critical At this stage, the red level (6.3) LED lighting appears on the outer cover instrument panel (6) 30 It visually alerts the user. After a certain period of time following the user interaction, the external... The cover indicator panel (6) automatically returns to the closed position. The system’s active hygiene intervention mechanism is the electronic control unit (5) critical bacteria It is activated when the level (6.3) is detected. The user must control the machine. In order to suppress microbial growth by drying out the water when it cannot be operated, 35 is added to the inner chamber. (2) at least one internal chamber integrated UV-C LED / ozone generator (8) electronic control 5 It is automatically activated by the unit (5). Inner chamber UV-C LED / ozone generator (8), main washing program and water consumption without starting the air in the inner chamber (2) the environment and dish surfaces are exposed to ultraviolet light or ozone for a specific period of time (e.g., 5 minutes). By scanning with gas, it kills bacteria, neutralizes odor, and restores the risk score to yellow. It is retreating to level (6.2). 10 In addition, or as an alternative active intervention, at the critical bacterial level (6.3) The electronic control unit (5) is located on the inner wall of the dishwasher or near the detergent dispenser. It triggers a disinfectant and odor remover spray dispenser (9) that is positioned. The triggered spray chamber (9) dispenses microscopic levels of disinfectant liquid or into the inner chamber (2). By spraying gas, it chemically stops bacterial growth until the washing process. 15 Finally, the electronic control unit (5) detected a critical bacterial level (6.3) in the inner chamber (2). at that moment, a digital interface on the outer cover instrument panel (6) or to which the device is connected The smartphone mobile application automatically sends the user a "Half Load" or It suggests an "economic" washing program combination. This is done when the user approves or... Depending on the system settings, the machine's washing algorithm automatically uses less water and energy. By setting the program to the hygienic mode that consumes water, the dirty dishes waiting to be washed are cleaned in the most efficient way. Cleaning is ensured. How the invention can be applied to industry. The invention concerns a dishwasher hygiene management system, in the white goods and home electronics sector. without requiring radical changes in existing production lines and parts supply chains 25 It has a structure that can be easily applied to industry and mass-produced. The indoor sensor group (4), electronic control unit (5), capacitive used in the system all such as touch sensor (7), UV-C LED / ozone generator (8) and spray tank (9) Electronic and mechanical components are already being manufactured on the market, are easy to supply, and These are parts that meet industrial standards. 30 During the industrial application of the invention; indoor sensor group (4) and disinfection units (8, 9) dishwasher body (1) inner chamber (2) plastic or stainless steel molds They are placed in the small slots that will be opened. The outer cover indicator panel (6) is the existing dishwasher outer cover (3) LED matrix placed behind the front acrylic or metal panel in the production lines 6 It is manufactured by integrating driver cards. The electronic control unit (5) has a bacterial risk of 5. Score calculation and smart program suggestion functions are among the features of existing smart dishwashers. This can easily be implemented with a software algorithm loaded onto the motherboard processors. In this respect, the invention offers low component costs, quick adaptation to existing assembly lines, and ease of assembly. a commercial product that provides ease of use and is fully suitable for mass production in the white goods industry It offers a solution. 10

Claims

1 REQUIREMENTS 5 1. The invention describes a device that monitors the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing soaking period and This relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that governs the dishwasher body. (1), inner compartment where dirty or clean dishes are placed (2), opening on the front surface of the appliance Closed outer cover (3), inner chamber (2) measuring gas, humidity and temperature parameters instantly. Sensor group (4), an electronic controller that calculates the bacterial risk score by processing sensor data 10 unit (5) reflects this risk score to the user with a multi-stage color gradient (6.1, 6.2, 6.3) outer cover instrument panel (6), the instrument panel in question can be activated by user interaction a capacitive touch sensor / wake-up module (7) brings microbial in the inner chamber (2) At least one internal chamber UV-C LED / ozone generator (8) that suppresses reproduction by dehydration and disinfectant and odor-removing spray that sprays liquid or gas to stop microbial growth 15 It is characterized by containing a reservoir (9).

2. According to Claim 1, the invention relates to the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period. It relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is; all surrounds and houses the internal mechanical and electronic components in a way that isolates them from the external environment. It includes the dishwasher body (1). 20 3. According to Claim 1, the invention relates to the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period. This relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is; dirty The ceiling of the container holds the dishes until the washing program starts, and it has an indoor temperature sensor. an inner chamber (2) containing the group (4) and active disinfection units (8) on its side walls It includes. 25 4. According to Claim 1, the invention relates to the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period. This relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is: The outer cover displays the instrument panel (6) as the user interface and the inner wall displays the spray It contains an outer cover (3) that holds the inner container (9) and separates the inner container (2) from the outside environment.

5. According to claim 1, the invention describes the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period of 30 This relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is; internal micro-gases secreted by bacteria produced by organic wastes waiting in the tank (2), environment an indoor unit that measures its humidity and temperature in real time and transmits data to the electronic control unit (5). It includes an environmental sensor group (4). 2 6. According to claim 1, the invention describes the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period. This relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is; internal Bacterial risk score by processing data from environmental sensor group (4) with embedded algorithm calculating, automatically triggering active disinfection units (8, 9) at critical levels and a system that suggests a combination of "Half Load" or "Economy" washing programs to the user It includes an electronic control unit (5). 10 7. According to Claim 1, the invention relates to the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period. It relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is external. flush with the cover (3) surface, remains closed when the device is in standby mode, wake-up Activated by the signal from module (7), green level (6.1) for safe level, risk Yellow level (6.2) light warning for the onset and red level (6.3) light warning for critical bacteria level 15 It includes an outer cover instrument panel (6).

8. According to Claim 1, the invention relates to the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period. It relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is external. The cover is positioned just below or near the instrument panel (6), holding the user's hand by sensing by bringing it close or touching it, the outer cover indicator panel (6) power 20 a capacitive touch sensor / wake-up module that operates momentarily in an energy-efficient manner (7) is included.

9. According to Claim 1, the invention describes the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period. This relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is: If the electronic control unit (5) detects a critical bacterial level (6.3), the main wash 25 Before the program is started, the air in the inner chamber (2) and the dish surfaces are cleaned for a certain period of time. UV-C: At least one internal chamber that kills bacteria without water by scanning with ultraviolet light or ozone gas. It contains an LED / ozone generator (8).

10. According to Claim 1, the invention relates to the microbial load of dishes during the pre-washing waiting period. This relates to a dishwasher hygiene management system that monitors and manages; its feature is; 30 In case of detection of critical bacterial level (6.3) by the electronic control unit (5), inner chamber (2) By spraying microscopic levels of disinfectant liquid or gas into it, bacterial growth is inhibited. It contains a disinfectant and odor-removing spray reservoir (9) that stops the odor.

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