Miele & Cie has filed a patent for a household appliance, like a dishwasher, with a unique user control unit. The control panel can pivot from a flush position on the door to a hidden cavity, allowing easy access to the door handle. GlobalData’s report on Miele & Cie gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Miele & Cie, Smart home appliances was a key innovation area identified from patents. Miele & Cie's grant share as of January 2024 was 48%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Pivoting control panel for dishwasher door handle accessibility
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240032770A1) describes a novel design for a household appliance, specifically a water-using appliance like a dishwasher. The appliance includes an appliance housing with a loading opening and a rotatable appliance door mounted on a pivot axis. The door features a user control unit with a control panel that can pivot from a flush position on the outer surface of the door to a cavity within the bezel. This design allows for easy access to the control panel and a door handle grip even when the panel is in the second position.
Furthermore, the patent application details additional features such as manual or actuator-driven pivoting of the control panel, controlled by sensor means. The design also includes mechanisms for locking the control panel in position, damping the pivoting movement, and blocking the movement during door operation. The control panel's pivotability can also be dependent on the appliance program being executed. Additionally, a separate user control unit is described, which mirrors the features of the appliance's control panel, allowing for a consistent user experience across different components of the household appliance. Overall, the innovative design aims to enhance user convenience and accessibility in operating water-using household appliances like dishwashers.
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