Operational Module

Abstract

An operational module for a domestic appliance door having a recess formed therein, the operating module including at least one operational control, the operating module comprising a body portion configured for at least partial insertion into the recess of the domestic appliance door. A domestic appliance door, especially an oven door, is configured with at least one recess for at least partially accommodating at least one operational module.

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       26 . An operational module for a domestic appliance door having a recess formed therein, the operating module including at least one operational control, the operating module comprising a body portion configured for at least partial insertion into the recess of the domestic appliance door. 
   
   
       27 . The operational module according to  claim 26  wherein the body includes a first portion configured for at least partial insertion into the recess and a second portion configured for projecting outwardly from this recess. 
   
   
       28 . The operational module according to  claim 27  wherein the first body portion projects rearwardly when inserted into the recess. 
   
   
       29 . The operational module according to  claim 27  wherein the first body portion is configured to operationally house at least one of electrical and electronic components, and the second body portion is configured to operationally house operational controls. 
   
   
       30 . The control module according to  claim 26  wherein the second body portion includes a part extending laterally beyond the recess. 
   
   
       31 . The operational module according to  claim 30  wherein the part extending laterally beyond the recess is configured for placement on a front door panel of the domestic appliance door, especially with a seal. 
   
   
       32 . The operational module according to claim  25  and further comprising a cover plate for covering at least a portion of a side edge of the domestic appliance door. 
   
   
       33 . The operational module according to  claim 32  wherein the cover plate projects laterally across an area of the side edge adjacent the cover plate. 
   
   
       34 . The operational module according to claim  25  wherein the operational controls include at least one of switches and display panels. 
   
   
       35 . The operational module according to  claim 34  wherein the operational controls include at least one display panel and at least one rotary switch. 
   
   
       36 . The operational module according to  claim 35  wherein the at least one rotary switch is disposed below the display panel. 
   
   
       37 . The operational module according to  claim 36  and further comprising at least one button switch disposed adjacent the display panel. 
   
   
       38 . The operational module according to  claim 37  wherein the at least one button switch includes a plurality of push button switches positioned to at least one of the left and the right of the display panel. 
   
   
       39 . The operational module according to  claim 38  wherein the plurality of button switches are disposed symmetrically to the left and to the right of the display panel. 
   
   
       40 . The operational module according to  claim 39  wherein the button switches are configured as pushbuttons. 
   
   
       41 . The operational module according to  claim 37  wherein the button switches and the display panel are covered by a common cover, especially a common pane. 
   
   
       42 . The operational module according to  claim 35  wherein at least one of the display panel and the button switches are positioned in an area of the second body portion generally opposing the first body portion. 
   
   
       43 . The operational module according to  claim 35  wherein the at least one rotary switch is disposed on the part extending laterally beyond the recess. 
   
   
       44 . The operational module according to  claim 27  wherein the second body portion is formed with a taper at least partly at an edge area. 
   
   
       45 . The operational module according to  claim 44  wherein the part extending laterally beyond the recess is tapered, especially toward the front door panel. 
   
   
       46 . The operational module according to  claim 44  wherein the operational module body is tapered on a side facing away from an edge of the domestic appliance door. 
   
   
       47 . The operational module according to claim  25  wherein the switches are arranged in pairs symmetrically around a vertical central axis. 
   
   
       48 . The control module according to claim  25  wherein the control module is formed with at least one attachment element, especially a threaded hole for accepting a screw. 
   
   
       49 . A domestic appliance door, especially an oven door comprising a door body being formed with at least one recess therein, and at least one operational module, the operating module including at least one operational control and a body portion configured for at least partial insertion into the recess. 
   
   
       50 . The domestic appliance, especially a cooking appliance, with a domestic appliance door according to  claim 49  and further comprising an integrally formed operating panel.