Patents Assigned to BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
  • Hob having a temperature sensor
    Patent number: 8530798
    Abstract: A hob includes at least one heating zone, a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of a cookware element placed on the heating zone, and a control unit for operating the heating zone. The control unit is constructed to heat up the cookware element in a heat-up phase and to control the temperature of the cookware element to a target temperature in a holding phase in at least one operating mode. In order to enable an energy-saving simmer operation, the control unit detects a boiling point of the liquid contained in the cookware element during the heat-up phase and determines the target temperature as a function of the boiling point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Oscar Luis Aldana Arjol, Sergio Llorente Gil, David Paesa Garcia, Carlos Sagües Blázquiz
  • Household appliance, particularly dishwasher
    Patent number: 8528995
    Abstract: A household appliance including an appliance door and a container to receive goods to be treated. The container has a container opening that is closed by the appliance door. The household appliance further includes stiffeners that are associated, at least in sections, with the container opening. The stiffeners increase the rigidity of the container in a region of the container opening and have a centering element by which the appliance door is aligned with the container opening when the appliance door is closed. The stiffeners and the centering element are made of a uniform material and/or embodied in one piece as a plastic profile part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Haltmayer, Mathias Herrmann, Stefan Kasbauer, Claus Köther, Martin Weissenburger
  • WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130228197
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a plurality of water circuits in which rinsing liquid is circulated according to a program control unit. The circulation of the rinsing liquid results in the passage of the rinsing liquid through at least one filter element that captures dirt entrained with the rinsing liquid. The filter element may include a plurality of thread elements disposable between a dirt capture state in which the thread elements are under tension, whereupon the thread elements intercept dirt entrained with the rinsing liquid while the rinsing liquid passes through the thread elements, and a relaxed state, in which the thread elements are disposed under less tension than in the dirt capture state to facilitate release of intercepted dirt from the thread elements, whereby the at least one filter element can be cleared of intercepted dirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg
  • Cooling device with spacing element
    Patent number: 8523303
    Abstract: A refrigerator having a deep freeze compartment door with an aluminum profile having lateral coverings at both sides and an additional guiding means mounted on a panel fixing element. The panel fixing element is embedded with the outer part of the door such that an ornamental spacing element is fixed to the guiding element and to the lateral coverings such that an easier on site mounting is obtained and a more appealing visual effect is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Ziya Arslankiray, Cemalettin Hastürk, Mehmet Savan, Özgür Ölmez
  • HOT BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE COMPRISING A DATA TRANSMISSION UNIT
    Publication number: 20130220135
    Abstract: A hot beverage preparation device, in particular a fully automatic coffee maker, can be operated in a normal operating mode for preparing hot beverages and in a data transmission mode for transmitting data to a receiver. The hot beverage preparation device includes an encoding unit for encoding the data to form at least one encoded data record in a machine-readable code and a display unit for displaying the encoded data record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Ralf Aigner, Florian Hoeck, Robert Strobl
  • METHOD FOR OPERATING A WATER-CONDUCTING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20130220374
    Abstract: A method for operating a water-conducting domestic appliance, such as a dishwasher, includes filling the water-conducting domestic appliance with a minimum amount of filling water that is circulated by a pump, and checking a water flow diverter for malfunctions and determining from an operational parameter of an electromotor that drives the pump whether the pump runs smoothly, thereby indicating whether the quantity of filling water corresponds to at least a nominal quantity of filling water. When the water flow diverter is not malfunctioning, the pump is again checked for smooth running or a refilling step is carried out to increase the minimum amount of filling water. Conversely, when the water flow diverter is malfunctioning, the check for smooth running or the refilling step are omitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Heidel, Reinhard Hering, Bernd Kränzle
  • Ice/liquid dispensing bay
    Patent number: 8517484
    Abstract: An ice/liquid dispensing bay for a domestic refrigeration device. The ice/liquid dispensing bay has a drip tray that defines a lower end of the bay and a drip plate that covers the drip tray. The drip plate has an edge with at least one locking recess into which a locking projection engages in a locked position. The locking projection is biased by a spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignees: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH, Miele & Cie. KG
    Inventors: Peter Eckartsberg, Frank Placke, Ulrich van Pels
  • Device for blocking fluid passage through a tubular part by means of a check valve, particularly in a household appliance
    Patent number: 8512482
    Abstract: A tubular part is provided for a household appliance and includes a portion for operating with fluid. A check valve formed with an elastically compressible hollow cylindrical insertion body is inserted in the tubular part, which is configured as a receiving part and comprises a fluid passage and a contact region serving as a valve seat, the insertion body at the end thereof opposite the contact region of the fluid passage carrying a sealing element. Due to the insertion body being elastically compressed in the receiving part and thereby fixed in the axial position, the sealing element rests against the contact region such that fluid passage is possible only in the direction from the receiving part to the insertion body, while the opposite direction is substantially blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Johannes Büsing
  • Vapor extraction apparatus having an extended range of functions
    Patent number: 8511578
    Abstract: In order to extend the functionalities of a range hood, the range hood is provided with an oxygen sensor measuring the oxygen content in the ambient air. Alternatively or additionally, the range hood can be provided with a climate control device that regulates the air climate and/or room climate around the range hood and by which information about the climate below as well as around the range hood can be obtained and used or supplied for further processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Uwe Has
  • Plastic washing-machine tub
    Patent number: 8511117
    Abstract: A plastic washing-machine tub with a front wall, a rear wall and a cylindrical wall enclosing an inner tub compartment, which comprises: two tub shells made from injection-molded plastic that can be connected together by means of an assembly plane in a tub closure direction, the first tub shell comprising the front wall and the second tub shell comprising the rear wall; an integral bulge emerging from the cylindrical wall and defining a cavity connected to the inner tub compartment, the bulge having at least one inlet and/or outlet opening. The assembly plane divides the bulge into two parts, a first bulge part being arranged in the first tub shell and a second bulge part in the second tub shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Noelia Borque Marquina, Miguel Angel Gomez Caudevilla, Ismael Garcia Bobed, Alberto Mañas Molina, Eduardo Recio Ferrer
  • Coffee machine comprising a continuous heater
    Patent number: 8511222
    Abstract: A coffee machine for preparing coffee, especially based on coffee pads, includes a continuous heater provided with a water-guiding tube that is thermally connected to at least one heating rod via at least one contact surface. A pump transports water through the continuous heater. The contact surface is embodied in such a way that it is flat between the tube and the at least one heating rod. The coffee machine structure provides a simple and cost-effective solution for a continuous heater, and ensures good heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Johann Magg, Markus Obermaier
  • Household appliance
    Patent number: 8511636
    Abstract: A household appliance, in particular a dish-rinsing or dish-washing machine, with a base support onto which the appliance unit is mounted and which is supported on a floor by means of appliance feet. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a least one appliance-foot support, which is connected to the base support by means of a tension element, is provided for the base support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Cengiz Kücük, Manfred Seeβle
  • Dishwasher and method for operating a dishwasher
    Patent number: 8512477
    Abstract: A dishwasher and a method for operating a dishwasher reduce the length of a washing cycle in a dishwasher as well as the noise which is generated by the impact of the water therein, without altering the performance of the dishwasher. The washing method for a dishwasher having at least two spray devices includes dividing a significant period of time of a washing program duration into a plurality of different lengths of sub-units of time. Substantially every sub-unit of time is made up of at least two time sections. During a first time section, the washing liquid passes through all of the spray devices and during a second time section, the liquid only passes through the lowermost or the uppermost spray device. A dishwasher having at least two spray devices carries out the washing method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Hans Beer, Roland Rieger, Michael Rosenbauer
  • Process for accelerated wetting of laundry in a drum washing machine
    Patent number: 8510886
    Abstract: A method for accelerating the wetting of washing in the variable-speed drum of a drum washing machine. A quantity of fresh water is introduced according to the determined quantity of laundry. The drum is driven at intervals and in a reversing manner in successive phases for a first determined length of time at an rpm which is adapted to the washing. The drum is stopped and/or driven at an rpm adapted to the wetting of the washing for a second pre-determined length of time, such that the water is especially effectively distributed over the washing by means of ladling devices located on the drum. The required quantity of washing liquid for the following washing phase is determined once the drum is driven at intervals and in a reversing manner at an rpm adapted to the washing after the second pre-determined length of time has come to an end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Ingo Schulze, Gundula Czyzewski
  • Housing for a household appliance
    Patent number: 8511768
    Abstract: A housing for a cabinet-like household appliance has a body and at least one door, which is connected to the body in a manner that enables it to swivel due to the provision of at least one first and one second multiple-articulation hinge. The door is supported on an upper supporting surface of the first multiple-articulation hinge and on a lower supporting surface of the second multiple-articulation hinge by means of at least one shim inserted between the door and at least one of the supporting surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Rainer Brachert
  • Method for defrost control of a refrigerator and refrigerator which uses this method
    Patent number: 8511102
    Abstract: A method for defrost control of a refrigerator having a refrigeration and defrost system that includes a compressor, an evaporator, an evaporator fan and a heater. The refrigerator also has a control system to control the operation of the refrigerator. The method includes stopping the compressor operation; starting a defrost process; starting the heater; maintaining a start state over a preset period of time; closing off the heater; and starting the compressor. After starting the compressor and before the evaporator fan is started to perform the refrigeration operation, the evaporator fan is operated at least once briefly and intermittently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Junhong Feng, Xiaotian Zhou, Qiwu Zhu, Weizhong Zhu
  • Modular refrigeration device
    Patent number: 8511766
    Abstract: A refrigeration device is provided with a housing having an interior and at least one housing part. The housing and the at least one housing part are interlinked to form a single unit. A sealing profile is arranged in the form of a frame-type structure between surfaces of the walls of the housing facing each other. The sealing profile consists of a compressible foam strand that is provided with a diffusion-inhibiting membrane extending between the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Irena Sonnenfroh, Jörg Stelzer
  • Method for eliminating foam in a drum washing machine and drum washing machine suitable therefor
    Patent number: 8510887
    Abstract: A drum-type washing machine that includes a program controller, a drum rotatably mounted in a detergent solution tub, a detergent solution discharge system disposed at a base of the detergent solution tub having a detergent solution drain pump, a sensor for determining a foam level and/or a negative time gradient of a liquid/air mixture contained in the detergent solution tub, a drive motor for the drum that adjusts a rotation of the drum to eliminate foam in the drum-type washing machine, and a water supply system that adds a small volume of water continuously or discontinuously if foam is detected by the sensor during the run-up to spin speed of the drum with the detergent solution drain pump switched on continuously or discontinuously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Torsten Hasse, Ingo Schulze
  • BACKING PIECE FOR ATTACHING AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT TO A HOUSING WALL
    Publication number: 20130207527
    Abstract: A backing piece for attaching an electrical component to a housing wall of an electrical household appliance and arrangement behind a matching opening in the housing wall includes a body having an essentially rectangular base surface, and a peripheral web configured as an elastic sealing lip for support against a rear face of the housing wall. Holding elements project from the body and form with the sealing lip a gap which receives a section of the housing wall at an edge of the opening. The holding elements are arranged in spaced-apart relationship about a periphery of the body such that at least one of the holding element is arranged on each of four sides of the rectangular base surface and one of the holding elements is provided at each of the corners of the body so as to apply a pressing force sufficient upon each section of the sealing lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Alexander Heinrich, Matthias Wiedenmann
  • LIGHTING UNIT FOR A LARGE ELECTRICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130208446
    Abstract: A lighting unit for a large electrical household appliance includes a base part configured to receive a luminous element and having positive engagement elements, and a top part configured for attachment to the base part through displacement of the top part longitudinally in a connection plane relative to the base part. The top part has in displacement direction a front region which is provided with two gripping hooks for engagement with the positive engagement elements of the base part, with the gripping hooks engaging below the positive engagement elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Heinrich, Matthias Wiedenmann