Patents Assigned to BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
  • Publication number: 20120074822
    Abstract: A dishwasher, in particular domestic dishwasher, includes a washing tub which has at least one bearing race of a basket guide on each of its side walls respectively. The bearing race is rotatably mounted on a bearing point, which has a securing element to secure the bearing race in an axial direction. The securing element of the bearing point is constructed in the form of a retainer plate, which, as a separate component, is connected with the side wall of the washing tub by a material bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventor: Anton Oppel
  • Patent number: 8141966
    Abstract: A telescopic pull-out arrangement for a refrigerator is provided that includes two telescopic pull-out mechanisms each provided with a stationary rail on a common frame and a movable rail, and a storage part retained on the movable rails by a pair of identical adapters. The storage part has a first engagement contour cooperating with a first adapter of the couple and a second engagement contour cooperating with the second adapter of the couple. Each adapter is provided with a third and a fourth engagement contour. The first engagement contour of the storage part and the third engagement contour of the first adapter engage into one another with less tolerance transverse to the pull-out direction than the engagement of the second engagement contour of the storage part and the fourth engagement contour of the second adapter engage into one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignees: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH, Miele & CIE. KG
    Inventors: Frank Placke, Claudia Rupp, Matthias Stahl, Ulrich van Pels
  • Publication number: 20120070352
    Abstract: A household appliance includes a container for receiving objects to be treated, an ozone generator having an intake air conduit, and an ozone eliminating device arranged in an exhaust air conduit. The exhaust air conduit is connected to the container and includes a fan for removing exhaust air from the container. The exhaust air conduit is connected to the intake air conduit of the ozone generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Eglmeier, Hartmut Schaub
  • Publication number: 20120060871
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub and a bottom assembly disposed below the tub and including at least one fluid collection apparatus having a main reservoir with a fluid overflow safety unit and at least one additional intermediate reservoir for collecting leakage and/or overflow fluid from the tub and/or at least one fluid-conducting component. The additional intermediate reservoir is disposed and configured such that solid particles contained in the leakage and/or overflow fluid can largely be deposited and/or retained in the at least one additional intermediate reservoir. The additional intermediate reservoir is connected to the main reservoir by at least one run-off to conduct fluid out of the additional intermediate reservoir into the main reservoir when a predetermined fill level top limit in the additional intermediate reservoir is exceeded, with the run-off having a gradient from the intermediate reservoir to the main reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Ismael Jesus Almendros Carmona, Helmut Jerg, Roberto Lizoain Mendoza, Koldo Urdiain Yoldi
  • Publication number: 20120060875
    Abstract: A dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, having a wash tub for receiving dishes during a wash cycle, having a dish reception device for receiving the dishes put into the wash tub, and a control device for controlling the course of the wash cycle depending on the received dishes. Thereby, it is provided that the dish reception device has a plurality of evaluation modules, which are designed each for receiving a dish type consisting of a similar material by means of the signals of at least one sensor and/or by means of at least one control parameter of the control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Fauth, Helmut Jerg, Kai Paintner
  • Publication number: 20120056732
    Abstract: A portable console includes at least one control and display unit, and at least one communication interface for communicating within a predefined range of functions with at least one household appliance. The range of functions includes a plurality of functional areas which are dependent on and limited by a distance of the console from the household appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Heinz Bergmeier, Anna Grusczyk, Ramona Haberkamm, Tanja Haberlander, Markus Theine
  • Publication number: 20120055513
    Abstract: A domestic appliance includes at least one component having a surface that can become laden with organic dirt. The surface includes a photocatalyst and is made from a primary-formed first material in which the photocatalyst is dispersed. A photoradiation source is provided for irradiating the photocatalyst with an activating electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Eglmeier, Andreas Hanau, Hartmut Schaub, Ingo Schulze
  • Publication number: 20120053752
    Abstract: A household appliance, in particular a water-conducting household appliance, which can be connected to a power supply network of an energy supplier, includes a communication and/or control facility. A bidirectional signal connection connects the communication and/or control facility to the energy supplier for exchange and/or request information, in particular network electricity information relating to electricity tariffs of the energy supplier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventor: Michael Georg Rosenbauer
  • Publication number: 20120050638
    Abstract: A flat screen includes an LCD matrix display element having a liquid crystal layer that is enclosed between a front pane on an observer side and a rear pane and surrounded on its narrow sides by a metallic enclosure. Disposed in front of the LCD matrix display element is a cover pane which supports an electrically conductive layer. The conductive layer is in conducting contact with the enclosure, with the enclosure extending forwards beyond the conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Klaus Nussbächer, Eberhard Weidner
  • Publication number: 20120049652
    Abstract: A household appliance includes an electronic control facility controlling at least one appliance component of the household appliance, and a connection adapted for connecting the household appliance to a network connection line to supply the household appliance with electrical energy. The connection has at least one interface contact, wherein electricity tariff information is routed from an energy supplier to the control facility, when the interface contact is contacted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventor: Michael Georg Rosenbauer
  • Publication number: 20120047662
    Abstract: A laundry treatment device includes a treatment chamber for receiving items to be washed and a steam generator supplied with water from a water source by a pump. A first line connects the steam generator to the treatment chamber, and an inlet is provided for introducing steam into the treatment chamber. Arranged between the steam generator and the treatment chamber is a nebulizer facility arranged which is connected by way of a switching valve via second lines to the treatment chamber. The nebulizer facility is constructed to mix treatment agents in the form of an aerosol with the steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Koch, Ingo Schulze
  • Publication number: 20120042907
    Abstract: A dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, includes a control facility for performing a wash cycle to clean items to be washed based on a plurality of selectable wash programs. The control facility operates, in particular controls or regulates, a drain pump for pumping off wash fluid from the dishwasher. At least one of the wash programs includes an automatic execution of a pump-off sequence having at least three successively executed pump-off phases to define first, second and third pump-off phases, during each of which the drain pump is activated, with a break being provided between the first and second pump-off phases and a break being provided between the second and third pump-off phases, wherein the drain pump is deactivated during each of the breaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Andreas Reiter, Michael Georg Rosenbauer
  • Publication number: 20120042908
    Abstract: A dishwasher, especially a household dishwasher, includes a control device, in which at least one wash program for carrying out a wash cycle comprising a number of part wash cycles for cleaning and/or drying items to be washed is stored, and an operating device for entering operating commands for the control device. At least one operating command for carrying out one or more adaptation measures on at least one of the wash programs can be input at the operating device to improve avoidance of spots on the items to be washed and/or the drying result on the washed items, when the wash cycle based on the adapted wash program is carried out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Andreas Reiter, Michael Georg Rosenbauer
  • Publication number: 20120042683
    Abstract: A no-frost refrigeration device includes at least one storage chamber for items to be cooled; and an evaporator chamber which is formed by a two-part first housing having first and second housing parts. The first housing part has, at least locally, a flexible surface, and the second housing part has formed thereon a rib which is pressed in a sealing manner into the flexible surface. A ventilator is located in the evaporator chamber for driving air circulation running through the storage chamber and the evaporator chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventor: Michaela Malisi
  • Publication number: 20120043871
    Abstract: A dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, includes a housing and at least two modules which are integrated in the housing. Each of the at least two modules includes a wash compartment that is fixed to the housing and capable of being closed off to accommodate items to be washed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Jerg, Michael Georg Rosenbauer, Bernd Schessl
  • Publication number: 20120045601
    Abstract: A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerating space, a light-guiding layer, and a multi-layered part having a photocatalytic cover layer on a side facing the refrigerating space. The photocatalytic cover layer is applied to the light-guiding layer which enables light to be ducted to the photocatalytic cover layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Astrid Klingshirn, Sandro Kohn
  • Publication number: 20120044131
    Abstract: A flat screen includes an LCD matrix display element; a frame, an image field which is surrounded by the frame and set back behind a front face of the frame, and a cover pane disposed in front of the LCD matrix display element. The cover pane has a core zone which is arranged opposite the image field and has a flat inner surface, and a peripheral zone arranged opposite the frame. The flat inner surface of the core zone faces the image field and extends in an intermediate space between the image field and a plane defined by the front face of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Klaus Nussbächer, Eberhard Weidner
  • Publication number: 20120038838
    Abstract: A flat screen includes an LCD matrix display element having a liquid crystal layer that is enclosed between a front pane on an observer side and a rear pane. Two metallic surfaces are arranged in opposition to one another at a distance in a viewing direction and connected to one another in a conducting manner. The metallic surfaces are disposed in front of the LCD matrix display element in the viewing direction and have overlapping openings, through which the LCD matrix display element is visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Klaus Nussbächer, Eberhard Weidner
  • Publication number: 20120031861
    Abstract: A dishwasher, especially a household dishwasher, at least comprising a crockery basket provided with a storage tray for items to be washed, said storage tray comprising at least one holding device to be brought into contact with a first section of the crockery basket in order to fix to the crockery basket in a first storage position for placing items to be washed. According to the invention, the holding device is designed to be brought into contact with a second section of the crockery basket in order to fix to the crockery basket in a second storage position for placing items to be washed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Werner Haltmayer, Mathias Herrmann, Stefan Kasbauer, Claus Köther, Martin Weissenburger, Mark Woldenberg
  • Publication number: 20120024768
    Abstract: A water-conducting household appliance, in particular a dishwasher, includes a hydraulic circuit for circulation of a wash fluid, and a filter facility which includes a filter element having an inner wall and at least one filter opening for passage of the wash fluid. The filter opening is bounded by the inner wall running around the filter opening. The inner wall has an upstream wall segment and a downstream wall segment, with a gradation being formed at least in a segment between an upstream and downstream wall segment of the inner wall of the filter opening. Additionally or independently hereof, the downstream wall segment has a cross section that increases in a flow direction of the wash fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GMBH
    Inventors: Claus Amann, Johannes Büsing, Javier Garcia Purroy, Manfred Seeßle, Wilhelm Thibaut