Dishwasher filter and dishwasher

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of household appliances, and discloses a dishwasher filter and a dishwasher, wherein the dishwasher filter comprises: a water cup, wherein an upwardly arranged cavity is formed inside the water cup, and a first water outlet is arranged on the outer side of the top of the water cup; a filter assembly, which comprises a collector, a transition cylinder, a lower filter cylinder and a filter cover, wherein the collector is connected to the top of the water cup, a hole is arranged in the middle of the collector, the collector extends downwardly from the outer side toward the middle, the top of the transition cylinder is connected to the hole, the bottom of the transition cylinder extends to below the first water outlet, the top of the lower filter cylinder is connected to the bottom of the transition cylinder, and the filter cover covers the outer side of the lower filter cylinder; a storage frame, which is arranged around the outer side of the bottom of the transition cylinder, the storage frame is located below the first water outlet, and medical stone is filled in the storage frame. After the medical stone is used to adjust the water quality, the pH value of the water quality is effectively improved, the interior of the dishwasher is better protected, and the washing effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a household appliance, in particular to a dishwasher filter and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] In some areas, the water quality is highly alkaline or highly acidic, which exceeds the softening capacity of the dishwasher water softener, causing adverse effects on the washing appliance and tableware. For example, after a washing appliance uses highly alkaline water for a long time, more scale marks will appear on the inner tank and inner door, affecting the washing effect of the washing appliance. Some dishwashers are equipped with water softeners to soften the water quality, but for some poor water quality, the softening capacity of the water softener will be exceeded. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a dishwasher filter that can better clean the water used for washing dishes. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher filter and a dishwasher to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art and at least provide a beneficial choice or create conditions.

[0004] The solution of the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A dishwasher filter according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention comprises: a water cup, wherein a cavity arranged upward is formed inside the water cup, and a first water outlet is arranged on the outer side of the top of the water cup; a filter assembly, which comprises a baffle, a transition tube, a lower filter tube and a filter cover, wherein the baffle is connected to the top of the water cup, a hole is arranged in the middle of the baffle, the baffle extends downwardly from the outer side toward the middle, the top of the transition tube is connected to the hole, the bottom end of the transition tube extends to below the first water outlet, the top end of the lower filter tube is connected to the bottom end of the transition tube, and the filter cover covers the outer side of the lower filter tube; a storage frame, which is arranged around the outer side of the bottom of the transition tube, the storage frame is located below the first water outlet, and the storage frame is filled with medical stones.

[0006] The technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: the water cup is loaded into the external dishwasher, and when working, external water is added to the water cup to immerse the medical stone in the storage frame. The medical stone can be used to adjust the pH value in both directions, and can also remove harmful substances such as chlorine, sulfate, and heavy metal ions in the water to improve the water quality. The spraying mechanism in the dishwasher draws water from the water cup from the first water outlet to rinse the tableware in the dishwasher. The rinsed water drops on the bottom surface of the dishwasher, and the water is collected in the transition tube through the confluence plate. The transition tube can The water is directed to the lower part of the first water outlet and released. The water first passes through the preliminary filtration of the lower filter cartridge, and then passes through the filter cover arranged on the outer side of the lower filter cartridge before flowing out. In this way, the water is continuously drawn out from the water cup, and then flows back into the water cup for filtration circulation. In this process, since the first water outlet is located above the storage frame, the medical stone is always immersed in the water, and the drawn water passes through the medical stone before being drawn out. After the medical stone soaks the water, the pH value of the water quality is effectively improved, which better protects the inside of the dishwasher and improves the washing effect.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the top side of the manifold is connected to an upper filter plate, the top end of the transition tube is connected to an upper filter tube, and the upper filter tube passes through the upper filter plate upward. Part of the water after flushing can flow into the manifold after passing through the upper filter plate, and then be discharged into the transition tube after confluence at the manifold, and part of the water can flow directly from the upper filter tube into the transition tube, so that the upper filter plate can directly filter larger food residues, and the upper filter tube protruding from the upper filter plate can be used to ensure that a large amount of water can be discharged in time, thereby improving the efficiency of discharging water after flushing.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the upper filter plate is detachably connected to the manifold. After long-term use, the upper filter plate can be removed from the manifold to clean and maintain the manifold, thereby improving the convenience of use and maintenance.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a second water outlet is provided on the outer side of the bottom of the water cup, a first water outlet is provided in the first water outlet, and a second water outlet is provided in the second water outlet. When the water in the water cup is circulated, the first water outlet valve is in an open state, and the second water outlet valve is in a closed state, and water is discharged from the first water outlet at this time. When the water in the water cup needs to be completely discharged for use, the first water outlet valve can be closed and the second water outlet valve can be opened, and the water in the water cup can be completely discharged from the second water outlet at this time.

[0010] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the lower filter cylinder includes a fan-shaped bracket and a bottom cover, the filter cover includes a plurality of partition nets respectively sleeved on the outside of the plurality of fan-shaped brackets, a water flow gap is formed between two adjacent filter covers, the inner side of the transition cylinder facing the plurality of water flow gaps is respectively connected with retaining ribs, the plurality of fan-shaped brackets are respectively connected to the bottom side of the retaining ribs, and the bottom cover is connected to the bottom end of the plurality of fan-shaped brackets. The plurality of retaining ribs on the inner side of the filter cylinder can respectively provide connection and fixation for the plurality of fan-shaped brackets, and shield the water flow gap formed between two adjacent filter covers, so as to prevent the water entering the transition cylinder from directly flowing into the water flow gap and then being discharged. The water entering the transition cylinder enters the space formed by the plurality of fan-shaped brackets, and the water flow is initially filtered by the plurality of fan-shaped brackets, and then flows out from the filter cover after being filtered again, thereby increasing the area of ​​the water outlet after filtration and improving the water filtration efficiency.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the bottom cover is detachably connected to the plurality of fan-shaped brackets. After long-term use, the bottom cover can be removed from the plurality of fan-shaped brackets, and the plurality of filter covers can be removed from the outsides of the plurality of fan-shaped brackets for maintenance or replacement, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the fan-shaped bracket includes an inner partition and an outer partition, the inner partition is connected to the bottom side of the retaining rib, the outer partition is rotatably connected to one side of the inner partition, the outer partition can be rotated close to or away from the inner partition, the partition net is arranged around the outer side of the inner partition and the outer partition, and the bottom cover is detachably connected to the bottom sides of multiple outer partitions. When it is necessary to clean and maintain the inside of the fan-shaped bracket, the filter cover can be removed from the outside of the fan-shaped bracket, and the bottom cover can be removed from the bottom sides of multiple outer partitions. At this time, the outer partition can be rotated away from the inner partition, so that the inside of the fan-shaped bracket is opened, and the outer partition and the inner partition can be fully cleaned and maintained, thereby improving the convenience of cleaning and maintenance. After completion, the outer partition is rotated close to the inner partition again, and the partition net is re-set on the outer side of the inner partition and the outer partition. Finally, the bottom cover is connected to the bottom sides of multiple outer partitions to keep the outer partition positioned on the inner partition.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a positioning protrusion is arranged on the outer side of the bottom cover, and the positioning protrusion abuts against the bottom side of the partition net. The positioning protrusion can support the bottom side of the partition net, better keep the partition net positioned outside the fan-shaped bracket, and improve the overall structural stability.

[0014] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, an annular step is provided inside the cavity, and the storage frame is detachably connected to the annular step. When the storage frame is installed and fixed, the storage frame can be loaded into the annular step, and the annular step is used to provide installation positioning for the storage frame, which greatly improves the convenience and stability of the installation positioning of the storage frame.

[0015] A dishwasher according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention comprises the above-mentioned dishwasher filter.

[0016] This technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: in this dishwasher, due to the above-mentioned dishwasher filter, after water is soaked with medical stone, the pH value of the water quality is effectively improved, the inside of the dishwasher is better protected, and the washing effect is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly describes the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other design solutions and drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the filter assembly of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner vertical section of the water cup of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the filter assembly of the present invention after removing the filter cover.

[0021] In the attached drawings: 1-water cup, 11-first water outlet, 12-second water outlet, 13-annular step, 21-conveyor plate, 22-transition tube, 221-retaining rib, 23-lower filter tube, 231-bottom cover, 232-inner partition, 233-outer partition, 24-filter cover, 25-upper filter plate, 26-upper filter tube, 27-water flow gap, 3-storage frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention in combination with the embodiments and drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, characteristics and effects of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, other embodiments obtained by technicians in this field without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, all the connection relationships mentioned in the text do not refer to the direct connection of components, but refer to the fact that a better connection structure can be formed by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to the specific implementation situation. The various technical features in the invention can be combined interchangeably without conflicting with each other.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3A dishwasher filter according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention comprises: a water cup 1, wherein a cavity arranged upward is formed inside the water cup 1, and a first water outlet 11 is arranged on the outer side of the top of the water cup 1; a filter assembly, comprising a baffle 21, a transition tube 22, a lower filter tube 23 and a filter cover 24, wherein the baffle 21 is connected to the top of the water cup 1, a hole is arranged in the middle of the baffle 21, the baffle 21 extends downwardly from the outer side toward the middle, the top of the transition tube 22 is connected to the hole, the bottom end of the transition tube 22 extends to below the first water outlet 11, the top of the lower filter tube 23 is connected to the bottom end of the transition tube 22, and the filter cover 24 covers the outer side of the lower filter tube 23; a storage frame 3, which is arranged around the outer side of the bottom of the transition tube 22, the storage frame 3 is located below the first water outlet 11, and the storage frame 3 is filled with medical stone.

[0024] In this dishwasher filter, a water cup 1 is loaded into an external dishwasher. When working, external water is added to the water cup 1 to immerse the medical stone in the storage frame 3. The medical stone can be used to adjust the pH value in both directions, and can also remove harmful substances such as chlorine, sulfate, and heavy metal ions in the water to improve the water quality. The spray mechanism in the dishwasher draws water from the water cup 1 from the first water outlet 11 to rinse the tableware in the dishwasher. The rinsed water drops on the bottom surface of the dishwasher, and the water is collected in the transition tube 22 through the confluence plate 21. The transition tube 22 can guide the water to The water is released from the bottom of the first water outlet 11, and the water first passes through the preliminary filtration of the lower filter cylinder 23, and then passes through the filter cover 24 arranged on the outside of the lower filter cylinder 23 to further filter before flowing out. In this way, the water is continuously drawn out from the water cup 1, and then flows back to the water cup 1 for filtration circulation. In this process, since the first water outlet 11 is located above the storage frame 3, the medical stone is always ensured to be immersed in the water, and the drawn water is ensured to pass through the medical stone before being drawn out. After the water is soaked by the medical stone, the pH value of the water quality is effectively improved, the inside of the dishwasher is better protected, and the washing effect is improved.

[0025] Before the water flows into the confluence plate 21, the water can be initially filtered to reduce the food residues that flow directly from the confluence plate 21 into the transition tube 22. In this embodiment, the top side of the confluence plate 21 is connected with an upper filter plate 25, and the top end of the transition tube 22 is connected with an upper filter tube 26. The upper filter tube 26 passes through the upper filter plate 25 upward. In practical applications, the transition tube 22 and the upper filter tube 26 can be an integrally formed structure to improve the convenience of production. Part of the water after flushing can flow into the confluence plate 21 after passing through the upper filter plate 25, and be discharged into the transition tube 22 after confluence at the confluence plate 21, and part of the water can flow directly from the upper filter tube 26 into the transition tube 22. In this way, the upper filter plate 25 can directly filter larger food residues, and the upper filter tube 26 protruding from the upper filter plate 25 can be used to ensure that a large amount of water can be discharged in time, thereby improving the efficiency of discharging the water after flushing.

[0026] In order to improve the convenience of later use and maintenance, in this embodiment, the upper filter plate 25 is detachably connected to the manifold 21. After long-term use, the upper filter plate 25 can be removed from the manifold 21 to clean and maintain the manifold 21, thereby improving the convenience of use and maintenance.

[0027] When the water in the water cup 1 is circulated, the water is pumped out from the first water outlet 11 at the top of the water cup 1, and the water at the bottom of the water cup 1 cannot be directly pumped out from the first water outlet 11. In order to completely pump out the water in the water cup 1 after each use of the dishwasher, in this embodiment, a second water outlet 12 is provided on the outer side of the bottom of the water cup 1, a first water outlet valve is provided in the first water outlet 11, and a second water outlet valve is provided in the second water outlet 12. When the water in the water cup 1 is circulated, the first water outlet valve is in an open state, and the second water outlet valve is in a closed state. At this time, water is discharged from the first water outlet 11. When the water in the water cup 1 needs to be completely discharged for use, the first water outlet valve can be closed and the second water outlet valve can be opened. At this time, the water in the water cup 1 can be completely discharged from the second water outlet 12.

[0028] In the above embodiment, the lower filter cylinder 23 can be a straight cylindrical structure. In order to achieve preliminary filtration of water, of course, a plurality of filter holes are arranged on the outer side of the lower filter cylinder 23. The aperture of the filter holes on the outer side of the lower filter cylinder 23 is larger than the aperture of the filter holes arranged on the filter cover 24. In order to improve the efficiency of water flowing out after entering the lower filter cylinder 23, in this embodiment, the lower filter cylinder 23 includes a fan-shaped bracket and a bottom cover 231. The filter cover 24 includes a plurality of partition nets respectively arranged on the outer sides of the plurality of fan-shaped brackets. A water flow gap 27 is formed between two adjacent filter covers 24. The inner side of the transition cylinder 22 is respectively connected with retaining ribs 221 at positions facing the plurality of water flow gaps 27. The plurality of fan-shaped brackets are respectively connected to the bottom sides of the retaining ribs 221. The bottom cover 231 is connected to the bottom ends of the plurality of fan-shaped brackets. The number of fan-shaped brackets can be two, three or four. For example, when the number of fan-shaped brackets is three, three water flow gaps 27 are formed between the three fan-shaped brackets. The multiple retaining ribs 221 on the inner side of the filter cylinder can respectively provide connection and fixation for the multiple fan-shaped brackets, and block the water flow gap 27 formed between two adjacent filter covers 24, so as to prevent the water entering the transition cylinder 22 from directly flowing into the water flow gap 27 and then being discharged. The water entering the transition cylinder 22 enters the space formed by the multiple fan-shaped brackets, and the water flow is initially filtered by the multiple fan-shaped brackets, and then flows out from the filter cover 24 after being filtered again. In this way, the area of ​​water outlet after filtration is increased, and the water filtration efficiency is improved.

[0029] Further, the bottom cover 231 is detachably connected to the plurality of fan-shaped brackets. After long-term use, the bottom cover 231 can be removed from the plurality of fan-shaped brackets, and the plurality of filter covers 24 can be removed from the outsides of the plurality of fan-shaped brackets for maintenance or replacement, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0030] Since the lower filter cartridge 23 is split into a plurality of independent fan-shaped brackets, the fan-shaped space enclosed in each fan-shaped bracket is small, and it is difficult to fully clean and maintain the inside of the fan-shaped bracket. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fan-shaped bracket includes an inner baffle 232 and an outer baffle 233, wherein the inner baffle 232 is connected to the bottom side of the retaining rib 221, and the outer baffle 233 is rotatably connected to one side of the inner baffle 232. The outer baffle 233 can be rotated close to or away from the inner baffle 232, and the partition net is arranged around the inner baffle 232 and the baffle 233. On the outside of the outer partition 233, the bottom cover 231 is detachably connected to the bottom sides of the multiple outer partitions 233. In actual applications, the inner partition 232 mainly forms the inner arc edge of the fan-shaped bracket and the radius edge parts on both sides of the inner arc edge, and the outer partition 233 forms the outer arc edge part of the fan-shaped bracket. As for the outer partition 233, it can be connected to the inner partition 232 by setting a rotating shaft on the top side of the outer partition 233, and the bottom cover 231 is respectively provided with raised buckles at the positions facing the multiple outer partitions 233, and the buckles are connected to the bottom sides of the multiple outer partitions 233. When it is necessary to clean and maintain the inside of the fan-shaped bracket, the filter cover 24 can be removed from the outside of the fan-shaped bracket, and the bottom cover 231 can be removed from the bottom side of the multiple outer partitions 233. At this time, the outer partition 233 can be rotated away from the inner partition 232, so that the inside of the fan-shaped bracket is opened, and the outer partition 233 and the inner partition 232 can be fully cleaned and maintained, thereby improving the convenience of cleaning and maintenance. After completion, the outer partition 233 is rotated again close to the inner partition 232, and the partition net is re-installed on the outside of the inner partition 232 and the outer partition 233. Finally, the bottom cover 231 is connected to the bottom side of the multiple outer partitions 233, and the outer partition 233 is kept positioned on the inner partition 232.

[0031] In order to further improve the positioning effect of the partition net, in this embodiment, a positioning protrusion is provided on the outer side of the bottom cover 231, and the positioning protrusion abuts against the bottom side of the partition net. The positioning protrusion can support the bottom side of the partition net, better keep the partition net positioned outside the fan-shaped bracket, and improve the overall structural stability.

[0032] The storage frame 3 itself can be removed from the cavity, so as to facilitate the replacement of the medical stone inside. In this embodiment, an annular step 13 is provided inside the cavity, and the storage frame 3 is detachably connected to the annular step 13. For example, the storage frame 3 can be connected to the cavity by snapping, or the storage frame 3 can be fixed to the cavity by threading. When installing and fixing the storage frame 3, the storage frame 3 can be loaded into the annular step 13, and the annular step 13 is used to provide installation positioning for the storage frame 3, which greatly improves the convenience and stability of the installation positioning of the storage frame 3.

[0033] A dishwasher according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention comprises the above-mentioned dishwasher filter.

[0034] In this dishwasher, due to the above-mentioned dishwasher filter, after water is soaked with medical stone, the pH value of the water quality is effectively improved, the inside of the dishwasher is better protected, and the washing effect is improved.

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are specifically described above, but the invention is not limited to the embodiments. Those skilled in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the invention. These equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A dishwasher filter, characterized in that: include: A water cup (1) having an upwardly disposed cavity formed therein, and a first water outlet (11) disposed on the outer side of the top of the water cup (1); A filter assembly, comprising a collector plate (21), a transition tube (22), a lower filter tube (23) and a filter cover (24), wherein the collector plate (21) is connected to the top end of the water cup (1), a hole is provided in the middle of the collector plate (21), the collector plate (21) extends obliquely downward from the outside toward the middle, the top end of the transition tube (22) is connected to the hole, the bottom end of the transition tube (22) extends to below the first water outlet (11), and the top end of the lower filter tube (23) is connected to the bottom end of the first water outlet (11). Connected to the bottom end of the transition cylinder (22), the filter cover (24) covers the outer side of the lower filter cylinder (23), the lower filter cylinder (23) comprises a fan-shaped bracket and a bottom cover (231), the filter cover (24) comprises a plurality of partition nets respectively sleeved on the outer sides of the plurality of fan-shaped brackets, a water flow gap (27) is formed between two adjacent filter covers (24), and retaining ribs (221) are respectively connected to the positions of the inner side of the transition cylinder (22) facing the plurality of water flow gaps (27); A storage frame (3) is arranged around the outside of the bottom of the transition tube (22), the storage frame (3) is located below the first water outlet (11), and the storage frame (3) is filled with medical stones; The fan-shaped bracket comprises an inner partition (232) and an outer partition (233), wherein the inner partition (232) is connected to the bottom side of the retaining rib (221), and the outer partition (233) is rotatably connected to one side of the inner partition (232), and the outer partition (233) can be rotated closer to or away from the inner partition (232), and the partition net is arranged around the outer sides of the inner partition (232) and the outer partition (233), and the bottom cover (231) is detachably connected to the bottom sides of a plurality of the outer partitions (233).

2. A dishwasher filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upper filter plate (25) is connected to the top side of the confluence plate (21), an upper filter cylinder (26) is connected to the top end of the transition cylinder (22), and the upper filter cylinder (26) passes through the upper filter plate (25) upwards.

3. A dishwasher filter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper filter plate (25) and the manifold plate (21) are detachably connected.

4. A dishwasher filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second water outlet (12) is arranged on the outer side of the bottom of the water cup (1), a first water outlet valve is arranged in the first water outlet (11), and a second water outlet valve is arranged in the second water outlet (12).

5. A dishwasher filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of fan-shaped brackets are respectively connected to the bottom sides of the retaining ribs (221), and the bottom cover (231) is connected to the bottom ends of the plurality of fan-shaped brackets.

6. A dishwasher filter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom cover (231) is detachably connected to the plurality of fan-shaped brackets.

7. A dishwasher filter according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning protrusion is arranged on the outer side of the bottom cover (231), and the positioning protrusion abuts against the bottom side of the partition net.

8. A dishwasher filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular step (13) is provided inside the cavity, and the storage frame (3) is detachably connected to the annular step (13).

9. A dishwasher, characterized in that: Comprising the dishwasher filter as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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