A dishwasher

Abstract

This utility model provides a dishwasher, comprising: a washing chamber including a first washing area extending longitudinally; and a first basket including a top support at the top of the basket, a bottom support at the bottom of the basket, and a longitudinal support disposed between the top support and the bottom support. The longitudinal support includes a first longitudinal connecting rod, a second longitudinal connecting rod, and a third longitudinal connecting rod extending longitudinally. The first longitudinal connecting rod has a first support member, the second longitudinal connecting rod has a second support member, and the third longitudinal connecting rod has a third support member. The first support member, the second support member, and the third support member are used to place tableware. The first basket is disposed in the first washing area. This dishwasher achieves zoned cleaning, has high space utilization, and the first basket has a small coverage area for tableware, reducing dead corners, resulting in high cleaning efficiency. It also has a lightweight structure, making it convenient for users to place tableware.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technology, dishwashers generally employ a multi-layered shelf structure combined with a rotating sprayer. Dishes to be washed are placed on the shelves, and then cleaned by the rotating sprayer. However, the multi-layered drawer-style shelves in these dishwashers take up a lot of space. When placing dishes, they are generally arranged sequentially, and the shelves cover a large area of ​​the dishes. Some areas between dishes overlap, creating cleaning dead zones that the water jet cannot directly rinse, resulting in incomplete cleaning. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a dishwasher that overcomes the aforementioned shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dishwasher.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a dishwasher is provided, comprising:

[0005] A cleaning chamber, the cleaning chamber including a first cleaning area extending longitudinally;

[0006] A first basket includes a top support at the top of the basket, a bottom support at the bottom of the basket, and a longitudinal support between the top support and the bottom support. The longitudinal support includes a first longitudinal connecting rod, a second longitudinal connecting rod, and a third longitudinal connecting rod extending longitudinally. The first longitudinal connecting rod is provided with a first support member, the second longitudinal connecting rod is provided with a second support member, and the third longitudinal connecting rod is provided with a third support member. The first support member, the second support member, and the third support member are used to place tableware. The first basket is located in a first washing area.

[0007] Preferably, the third support member is positioned vertically above the first and second support members.

[0008] Preferably, the upper end of the third longitudinal link is movably connected to the top bracket, the lower end of the third longitudinal link is movably connected to the bottom bracket, and the distance between the third support and the first support is adjustable.

[0009] Preferably, the first support member extends upward from the first longitudinal link and into the interior of the first basket, and the second support member extends upward from the second longitudinal link and into the interior of the first basket.

[0010] Preferably, the upper ends of the first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link are both fixed to the top bracket, and the lower ends of the first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link are both fixed to the bottom bracket. The first longitudinal link, the second longitudinal link, and the third longitudinal link are all vertically arranged. The first support member and the second support member are located at the same height. The upper and lower ends of the third longitudinal link are rotatably connected to the top bracket and the bottom bracket, respectively. Rotating the third longitudinal link causes the third support member to swing horizontally.

[0011] Preferably, the longitudinal support further includes a fourth longitudinal link, which has the same structure as the third longitudinal link. The projection points of the first longitudinal link, the second longitudinal link, the third longitudinal link, and the fourth longitudinal link on the horizontal plane are connected to form an isosceles trapezoid. The central axis of the first basket is located inside the quadrangular prism formed by the first longitudinal link, the second longitudinal link, the third longitudinal link, and the fourth longitudinal link.

[0012] Preferably, the horizontal distance between the third longitudinal link and the fourth longitudinal link is greater than the horizontal distance between the first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link, and the fourth longitudinal link is provided with a fourth support member, wherein the third support member and the fourth support member are bent and extended from the third longitudinal link and the fourth longitudinal link, respectively.

[0013] Preferably, the first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link form a first vertical plane, the second longitudinal link and the third longitudinal link form a second vertical plane, and the third longitudinal link and the first longitudinal link form a third vertical plane, wherein the included angle between any two of the first vertical plane, the second vertical plane and the third vertical plane is less than 90°.

[0014] Preferably, the system further includes a drive assembly, a first hook, and a spray arm assembly. The drive assembly is located above the first basket. One end of the first hook is fixed to the drive assembly, and the other end of the first hook is connected to the top bracket. The drive assembly drives the first basket to rotate via the first hook. The cleaning chamber also includes a second cleaning area that is adjacent to the first cleaning area and extends longitudinally. A second basket is provided in the second cleaning area. The top of the second basket is provided with a second hook that is fixed to the drive assembly. The spray arm assembly is located on the side of the first basket and the second basket.

[0015] Preferably, the system further includes a first tray, which is disposed at the bottom of the first basket. The first basket and the first tray are detachably connected. The first tray is rotatably disposed, and the rotation of the first tray causes the first basket to rotate. The cleaning chamber further includes a second cleaning area that is adjacent to the first cleaning area and extends longitudinally. The second cleaning area is provided with a second basket, and the bottom of the second basket is provided with a second tray. Spray arm assemblies are provided on the sides of the first basket and the second basket.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the dishwasher provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The washing areas are vertically distributed, maximizing the use of space in the partitioned washing area; the basket structure is simple, covering a small area of ​​tableware, reducing blind spots and increasing washing efficiency; the support structure is adjustable, suitable for various tableware loading modes, making it convenient for family use; the lightweight structure makes it easy for users to store tableware and place it in the dishwasher. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the first basket of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the first basket of this utility model from another angle.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first loading mode of the first basket of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the first basket of this utility model with a second loading mode;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the third loading mode of the first basket of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] To keep the drawings concise, only the parts relevant to this invention are shown schematically in each figure, and they do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some figures, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically depicted, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one."

[0026] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0027] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0030] See Figure 1 This utility model provides a dishwasher, including a washing chamber and a first basket 1. The washing chamber includes a first washing area extending longitudinally. The vertical direction is defined as longitudinal in this utility model. The first basket 1 is disposed in the first washing area. The first basket 1 includes a top support 11 disposed at the top of the first basket 1, a bottom support 12 disposed at the bottom of the first basket 1, and a longitudinal support 13 disposed between the top support 11 and the bottom support 12. The longitudinal support 13 includes a first longitudinal connecting rod 131, a second longitudinal connecting rod 132, and a third longitudinal connecting rod 133.

[0031] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first longitudinal link 131 is provided with a first support member 1311. The second longitudinal link 132 is provided with a second support member 1321. The third longitudinal link 133 is provided with a third support member 1331. The first support member 1311, the second support member 1321, and the third support member 1331 serve as fulcrums for placing tableware. The third support member 1331 is vertically positioned above the first support member 1311 and the second support member 1321, allowing bowls and plates to be placed at an angle, avoiding blind spots during rinsing and improving rinsing efficiency. The first support member 1311 and the second support member 1321 are at the same height. In other embodiments, the first support member, the second support member, and the third support member can be positioned at different heights.

[0032] See Figure 4The upper end of the third longitudinal connecting rod 133 is movably connected to the top support 11, and the lower end is movably connected to the bottom support 12. The distance between the third support 1331 and the first support 1311 is adjustable to facilitate the loading of tableware of different sizes. The upper ends of the first longitudinal connecting rod 131 and the second longitudinal connecting rod 132 are both fixed to the top support 11, and the lower ends are both fixed to the bottom support 12. The first longitudinal connecting rod 131, the second longitudinal connecting rod 132, and the third longitudinal connecting rod 133 are all vertically arranged.

[0033] See Figure 5 The upper and lower ends of the third longitudinal connecting rod 133 are rotatably connected to the top support 11 and the bottom support 12, respectively. Rotating the third longitudinal connecting rod 133 causes the third support member 1331 to swing horizontally. Generally, a plate is supported by three points: the first support member 1311, the second support member 1321, and the third support member 1331. The third support member 1331 needs to be moved to a position facing inwards from the first basket 1. If a longer plate cannot be placed on the first support member 1311, the second support member 1321, and the third support member 1331, the longer plate needs to be placed vertically on the second support frame 121 at the bottom of the first basket 1, and the third support member 1331 needs to be moved to a position facing outwards from the first basket 1.

[0034] In other embodiments, the third longitudinal link can also be configured to be slidably connected to the top support 11 and the bottom support 12 at its upper and lower ends, respectively. The third longitudinal link can move horizontally inside the first basket 1, and the third support member moves with the third longitudinal link. The user can adjust the distance between the third longitudinal link and the first and second longitudinal links according to the diameter of the plate. The first and second longitudinal links can also be configured to be rotatably or slidably connected to the top support 11 and the bottom support 12 at their upper and lower ends, respectively.

[0035] The top support 11 and the bottom support 12 are circular or polygonal. The first longitudinal link 131, the second longitudinal link 132, and the third longitudinal link 133 are distributed circumferentially extending from top to bottom on the top support 11 and the bottom support 12. In other embodiments, the first longitudinal link, the second longitudinal link, and the third longitudinal link may be inclined at a certain angle or curved, extending from the top support 11 to the bottom support 12. The first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link may also extend laterally and form a curved surface.

[0036] See Figure 3The first support member 1311 and the second support member 1321 extend obliquely upward from the first longitudinal connecting rod 131 and the second longitudinal connecting rod 132, respectively, and into the interior of the first basket 1 to prevent the plate from slipping. The third support member 1331 extends horizontally; in other embodiments, the third support member may also be configured to extend obliquely and then bend. The longitudinal support 13 in this embodiment also includes a fourth longitudinal connecting rod 134. The fourth longitudinal connecting rod 134 includes a fourth support member 1341. The structure of the fourth longitudinal connecting rod 134 is the same as that of the third longitudinal connecting rod 133.

[0037] See Figure 3 The projection points of the first longitudinal link 131, the second longitudinal link 132, the third longitudinal link 133, and the fourth longitudinal link 134 on the horizontal plane form an isosceles trapezoid or rectangle. The central axis of the first basket 1 is located inside the quadrangular prism formed by the first longitudinal link 131, the second longitudinal link 132, the third longitudinal link 133, and the fourth longitudinal link 134, ensuring the stability of the plate's center of gravity. The horizontal distance between the third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134 is greater than the horizontal distance between the first longitudinal link 131 and the second longitudinal link 132.

[0038] In other embodiments, when the plate is supported by only three points—the first support member, the second support member, and the third support member—the first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link form a first vertical plane, the second longitudinal link and the third longitudinal link form a second vertical plane, and the third longitudinal link and the first longitudinal link form a third vertical plane. The included angle between any two of the first, second, and third vertical planes is less than 90°, ensuring the stability of the center of gravity of the plate supported by the three points.

[0039] The cleaning chamber also includes a second cleaning zone adjacent to the first cleaning zone and extending longitudinally. A second basket is provided within the second cleaning zone; this partitioned cleaning improves space utilization. The first basket 1 and the second basket are rotatable, and a spray arm assembly is located on the sides of both baskets. In one embodiment, a drive assembly is provided above the first basket 1, and the drive assembly and the first basket 1 are connected via a first hook 2. One end of the first hook 2 is fixed to the drive assembly, and the other end is connected to a top support 11. The drive assembly drives the first basket 1 to rotate via the first hook 2. A second hook is also provided on the top of the second basket, and the second hook has the same structure as the first hook. The drive assembly can be a motor.

[0040] In another embodiment, the first basket 1 has a first tray at its bottom, and the first basket 1 and the first tray are detachably connected. The first tray is rotatable and drives the first basket 1 to rotate. The second basket has a second tray at its bottom, and the second tray has the same structure as the first tray. In other embodiments, the first basket 1 and the second basket can be fixed relative to the ground, and the spray arm assembly can move relative to the first basket 1 and the second basket to rinse the first basket 1 and the second basket.

[0041] See Figure 1 In this embodiment, the first support member 1311, the second support member 1321, the third support member 1331, and the fourth support member 1341 are all support ribs extending at a certain angle from the vertical direction. In other embodiments, they can be set as support blocks, etc. The first longitudinal connecting rod 131 has a plurality of first support members 1311 evenly distributed along the vertical direction. The second longitudinal connecting rod 132 has a plurality of second support members 1321 evenly distributed along the vertical direction. The first longitudinal connecting rod 131 and the second longitudinal connecting rod 132 are symmetrically arranged.

[0042] The third longitudinal link 133 has multiple evenly spaced third support members 1331 along the vertical direction. The fourth longitudinal link 134 has multiple evenly spaced fourth support members 1341 along the vertical direction. The third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134 are symmetrically arranged. Support rods for supporting the frame structure of the first basket 1 are also provided on both sides of the third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134. The upper and lower ends of the support rods are fixed to the top bracket 11 and the bottom bracket 12, respectively. The top bracket 11 is also provided with a detachable third hook 111 for hanging kitchen utensils such as spatulas and ladles for washing.

[0043] See Figure 4 The first basket 1 also includes an intermediate layer assembly 135. Both ends of the intermediate layer assembly 135 are detachably connected to the longitudinal support 13. The intermediate layer assembly 135 includes a flip-up first support frame 1351. A flip-up second support frame 121 is provided at the upper end of the bottom support 12, and a detachable swill tray 122 is provided at the bottom of the bottom support 12. The first support frame 1351 and the second support frame 121 can be flipped to alternately load bowls or teacups. The first basket 1 of this invention can be removed from the dishwasher. The user places the first basket 1 on the dining table, stores the tableware in the first basket 1, and then puts the first basket 1 into the dishwasher. The swill tray 122 is used to prevent residue from the tableware from dripping onto the floor.

[0044] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the above exemplary embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations falling within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that, include: A cleaning chamber, the cleaning chamber including a first cleaning area extending longitudinally; A first basket includes a top support at the top of the basket, a bottom support at the bottom of the basket, and a longitudinal support between the top support and the bottom support. The longitudinal support includes a first longitudinal connecting rod, a second longitudinal connecting rod, and a third longitudinal connecting rod extending longitudinally. The first longitudinal connecting rod is provided with a first support member, the second longitudinal connecting rod is provided with a second support member, and the third longitudinal connecting rod is provided with a third support member. The first support member, the second support member, and the third support member are used to place tableware. The first basket is located in a first washing area.

2. The dishwasher as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The third support member is positioned vertically above the first and second support members.

3. The dishwasher as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the third longitudinal link is movably connected to the top bracket, the lower end of the third longitudinal link is movably connected to the bottom bracket, and the distance between the third support and the first support is adjustable.

4. The dishwasher as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first support member extends upward from the first longitudinal link and into the interior of the first basket, and the second support member extends upward from the second longitudinal link and into the interior of the first basket.

5. The dishwasher as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The upper ends of the first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link are both fixed to the top bracket, and the lower ends of the first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link are both fixed to the bottom bracket. The first longitudinal link, the second longitudinal link, and the third longitudinal link are all vertically arranged. The first support member and the second support member are located at the same height. The upper and lower ends of the third longitudinal link are rotatably connected to the top bracket and the bottom bracket, respectively. Rotating the third longitudinal link causes the third support member to swing horizontally.

6. The dishwasher as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The longitudinal support also includes a fourth longitudinal link, which has the same structure as the third longitudinal link. The projection points of the first, second, third, and fourth longitudinal links on the horizontal plane are connected to form an isosceles trapezoid. The central axis of the first basket is located inside the quadrangular prism formed by the first, second, third, and fourth longitudinal links.

7. The dishwasher as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The horizontal distance between the third longitudinal link and the fourth longitudinal link is greater than the horizontal distance between the first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link. The fourth longitudinal link is provided with a fourth support member. The third support member and the fourth support member are bent and extended from the third longitudinal link and the fourth longitudinal link, respectively.

8. The dishwasher as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first longitudinal link and the second longitudinal link form a first vertical plane, the second longitudinal link and the third longitudinal link form a second vertical plane, and the third longitudinal link and the first longitudinal link form a third vertical plane. The included angle between any two of the first, second and third vertical planes is less than 90°.

9. The dishwasher as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drive assembly, a first hook, and a spray arm assembly. The drive assembly is located above the first basket. One end of the first hook is fixed to the drive assembly, and the other end of the first hook is connected to the top bracket. The drive assembly drives the first basket to rotate through the first hook. The cleaning chamber also includes a second cleaning area that is adjacent to the first cleaning area and extends longitudinally. A second basket is provided in the second cleaning area. The top of the second basket is provided with a second hook that is fixed to the drive assembly. The spray arm assembly is located on the side of the first basket and the second basket.

10. The dishwasher as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first tray, which is located at the bottom of the first basket. The first basket and the first tray are detachably connected. The first tray is rotatably arranged. Rotation of the first tray causes the first basket to rotate. The cleaning chamber also includes a second cleaning area that is adjacent to the first cleaning area and extends longitudinally. The second cleaning area is provided with a second basket. The bottom of the second basket is provided with a second tray. Spray arm assemblies are provided on the sides of the first basket and the second basket.

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