A detachable drain funnel applied to a dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention discloses a detachable drain funnel applied to a dishwasher, which comprises a strainer, an upper assembly part and a lower assembly part. The strainer is connected between the upper assembly part and the lower assembly part. The strainer, the upper assembly part and the lower assembly part are all provided with drain openings. It is characterized in that: the lower end of the upper assembly part is provided with an upper clamping piece, the upper end of the lower assembly part is provided with a lower clamping piece, the upper clamping piece and the lower clamping piece are connected to each other in an embedded manner, and the strainer is fixed by means of the upper clamping piece and the lower clamping piece. The present invention designs the drain funnel into a detachable structure, which is composed of a strainer, an upper assembly part and a lower assembly part. The upper assembly part and the lower assembly part sandwich the strainer between them in a mutually embedded manner, and the installation and disassembly are extremely convenient, which is convenient for cleaning, replacing and repairing the relevant components of the drain funnel and preventing the drain funnel from being blocked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a drain funnel, and more particularly to a detachable drain funnel applied to a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] A dishwasher is a device for automatically cleaning tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, etc. It can be divided into two categories: cabinet type and conveyor type according to its structure. It reduces the labor intensity of the cooking staff in restaurants, hotels, and canteens of government agencies and institutions, improves work efficiency, and enhances cleanliness and hygiene. In just a few years, dishwashers have entered ordinary households. Dishwashers have the following functions.

[0003] 1. Washing: Fully enclosed washing, without using a dishcloth, cutting off the bacterial transmission route.

[0004] 2. Using heating and special washing supplies: polyester soaking powder, disinfectant, dishwashing liquid, which are sufficient to kill germs and viruses such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and hepatitis virus.

[0005] 3. Drying: Directly drying after washing, avoiding stains left by water stains and making the tableware cleaner and brighter.

[0006] 4. Storage capacity: Scientific design, can accommodate several sets of tableware, with the function of a sideboard.

[0007] 5. Softening water: Removing the main components such as calcium and magnesium ions in tap water and increasing the brightness.

[0008] 6. Multi-layer protection: The inner tank is made of stainless steel, and the outer shell adopts processes such as powder spraying, electrophoresis, and phosphating, which do not rust and do not wear.

[0009] 7. Low noise: Sound absorption and energy insulation, making the working noise of the dishwasher not exceed 50 decibels.

[0010] 8. Upper and lower layer dish racks: More scientifically and reasonably utilize the limited space.

[0011] 9. Three-dimensional spraying: Three-dimensionally and densely spraying and brushing the tableware, thoroughly rinsing and saving water.

[0012] 10. Saving time: Quick washing in 20 minutes, which can meet the need of people to wash dishes as they eat.

[0013] In the sealed water tank of the dishwasher, the drain funnel plays a crucial role, which is related to the ratio of water inlet to water outlet in the sealed water tank; currently, the commonly used drain funnels in dishwashers have many defects.

[0014] 1. The design of the mesh hole diameter and hole pitch of the drain funnel is not ideal, and the ratio of clean water to water outlet in the sealed water tank is unstable, prone to fluctuations, affecting the use effect of the dishwasher.

[0015] 2. The drain funnel is mostly of a fixed structure, making it difficult to clean, replace, and repair.

[0016] 3. It is difficult to install and inconvenient to disassemble. Summary of the Invention

[0017] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a detachable drain funnel for a dishwasher. Aiming at the defects in the prior art, the drain funnel is designed into a detachable structure, which consists of a strainer, an upper fitting, and a lower fitting. The upper fitting and the lower fitting sandwich the strainer between them in a mutually embedded manner, making the installation and disassembly extremely convenient, facilitating the cleaning, replacement, and repair of the relevant components of the drain funnel, and preventing the drain funnel from being blocked.

[0018] To solve the above technical problems, the following technical solutions are adopted.

[0019] A detachable drain funnel for a dishwasher includes a strainer, an upper fitting, and a lower fitting. The strainer is connected between the upper fitting and the lower fitting. The strainer, the upper fitting, and the lower fitting are all provided with drain openings. It is characterized in that: the lower end of the upper fitting is provided with an upper clamping piece, the upper end of the lower fitting is provided with a lower clamping piece, and the upper clamping piece and the lower clamping piece are connected to each other in an embedded manner, and the strainer is fixed by means of the upper clamping piece and the lower clamping piece.

[0020] Furthermore, a fixing frame plate is provided on the upper fitting. The fixing frame plate is provided with screw holes and is in a ring shape. The fixing frame plate is in a circular ring shape, and the diameter of the clamping plate is larger than that of other components of the drain funnel, so that the fixing frame plate can be placed on the installation opening of the drain funnel and fixed by means of bolts, thereby fixing the entire drain funnel, with a simple structure and convenient installation.

[0021] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided on the outer surface of the upper clamping piece, a limiting rod is provided on the outer surface of the lower clamping piece, and a limiting protrusion is provided at the head of the limiting rod. The limiting groove and the limiting protrusion match each other. The limiting protrusion on the limiting rod can be embedded into the limiting groove to limit the upper clamping piece and the lower clamping piece, and further fix the upper fitting to the lower fitting, with a simple structure and convenient disassembly and assembly.

[0022] Furthermore, the upper clamping piece includes a first upper clamping piece and a second upper clamping piece, the lower clamping piece includes a first lower clamping piece and a second lower clamping piece, the first upper clamping piece and the first lower clamping piece match each other; the second upper clamping piece and the second lower clamping piece are both of a double-clamping structure, and sockets are formed inside the second upper clamping piece and the second lower clamping piece, and the strainer is inserted into the sockets. The two forms of upper clamping pieces and lower clamping pieces can better fix the upper fitting and the lower fitting, enhancing their ability to resist external stress. The strainer is connected to the socket in an inserted manner, which has a limiting effect and can prevent the strainer from shifting, enhancing its installation and fixing effect.

[0023] Further, a first convex portion is provided at the lower end of the first upper clip, and a first notch is provided at the upper end of the first lower clip. The first convex portion and the first notch are mutually matched. The second upper clip and the second lower clip are mutually matched. A second convex portion is provided at the lower end of the second upper clip, and a second notch is provided at the upper end of the second lower clip. The second convex portion and the second notch are mutually matched. The first convex portion can be inserted into the first notch, and the second convex portion can be inserted into the second notch. On the one hand, it has the function of installation and positioning. After the above components are inserted into each other, it indicates that the upper assembly and the lower assembly are aligned. On the other hand, it has the function of limiting, preventing the displacement of each component.

[0024] Further, there are 2 first upper clips and 2 first lower clips respectively, and 1 second upper clip and 1 second lower clip respectively.

[0025] Further, the aperture of the strainer is 0.5 mm. By controlling the aperture of the strainer, the ratio of water inlet to water outlet in the sealing water tank can be adjusted, the water level in the sealing water tank can be maintained, and the washing effect can be improved.

[0026] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the following technical effects are achieved.

[0027] The present invention is a detachable drain funnel applied to a dishwasher. Aiming at the defects in the prior art, the drain funnel is designed into a detachable structure, which is composed of a strainer, an upper assembly and a lower assembly. The upper assembly and the lower assembly sandwich the strainer between them in a mutually embedded manner. The installation and disassembly are extremely convenient, and the blockage of the drain funnel is prevented. Its specific beneficial effects are as follows.

[0028] 1. The strainer of the present invention is fixed through the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The upper assembly and the lower assembly are connected to each other in an embedded manner. The disassembly and assembly are convenient, which is convenient for cleaning, replacing and repairing the related components of the drain funnel. After the built-in strainer ages or is damaged, it can be removed and replaced without replacing the whole drain funnel, saving costs. The strainer can also be cleaned regularly, and the strainer holes can be disinfected to ensure that the strainer holes are clean without sundries, maintain a stable ratio of water inlet to water outlet, control the water level of the sealing water tank, and enhance the washing effect.

[0029] 2. The limiting protrusion on the limiting rod can be embedded in the limiting groove to limit the upper clip and the lower clip, and further fix the upper assembly to the lower assembly. The structure is simple and the disassembly and assembly are convenient.

[0030] 3. The two forms of upper clips and lower clips can better fix the upper assembly and the lower assembly, and enhance their ability to resist external stress. The strainer is connected to the socket in an inserted manner, which has a limiting effect and can prevent the strainer from shifting, enhancing its installation and fixing effect. Description of the Drawings

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings.

[0032] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a detachable drain funnel applied to a dishwasher.

[0033] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 The schematic diagram in the A direction in

[0034] Figure 3 Exploded view of a detachable drain funnel applied to a dishwasher.

[0035] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the upper assembly.

[0036] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the lower assembly.

[0037] Figure 6 It is Figure 4 The enlarged schematic diagram at position I in Specific implementation manner

[0038] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, a detachable drain funnel applied to a dishwasher includes a strainer 3, an upper assembly 1 and a lower assembly 2. A strainer 3 is connected between the upper assembly 1 and the lower assembly 2. The strainer 3 is of an annular structure. The strainer 3, the upper assembly 1 and the lower assembly 2 are all provided with drain openings 7, which are combined with each other to form a complete drain opening 7. The aperture of the strainer 3 is 0.5 mm. Under this aperture, the ratio of water inlet to water outlet in the sealing water tank can be adjusted to maintain the water level in the sealing water tank and improve the washing effect.

[0039] The lower end of the upper assembly 1 is provided with an upper clip, and the upper end of the lower assembly 2 is provided with a lower clip. The upper clip and the lower clip are connected to each other in an embedded manner, and the strainer 3 is fixed by means of the upper clip and the lower clip. In order to realize the connection in the embedded manner, the structures of the upper clip and the lower clip are designed.

[0040] The outer surfaces of the upper clips are all provided with limiting grooves 10, and the outer surface of the lower clip is provided with a limiting rod 15. The head of the limiting rod 15 is provided with a limiting protrusion 17, and the limiting groove 10 and the limiting protrusion 17 match each other. The limiting protrusion 17 on the limiting rod 15 can be embedded into the limiting groove 10 to limit the upper clip and the lower clip, and further fix the upper assembly 1 to the lower assembly 2. The structure is simple and the disassembly and assembly are convenient.

[0041] The upper clamping piece includes a first upper clamping piece 5 and a second upper clamping piece 9, and the lower clamping piece includes a first lower clamping piece 6 and a second lower clamping piece 14. The first upper clamping piece 5 and the first lower clamping piece 6 match each other, and the second upper clamping piece 9 and the second lower clamping piece 14 match each other; both the second upper clamping piece 9 and the second lower clamping piece 14 are of a double clamping piece structure, and a socket 13 is formed inside both the second upper clamping piece 9 and the second lower clamping piece 14, and the strainer 3 is inserted into the socket 13; wherein, there are 2 first upper clamping pieces 5 and 2 first lower clamping pieces 6 respectively, and 1 second upper clamping piece 9 and 1 second lower clamping piece 14 respectively. The upper clamping pieces and the lower clamping pieces in these two forms can better fix the upper fitting 1 and the lower fitting 2, and enhance their ability to resist external stress. The strainer 3 is connected to the socket 13 in an inserted manner, which has a limiting function, can prevent the strainer 3 from shifting, and enhances its installation and fixing effect.

[0042] The lower end of the first upper clamping piece 5 is provided with a first convex portion 11, and the upper end of the first lower clamping piece 6 is provided with a first notch 18, and the first convex portion 11 and the first notch 18 match each other; the lower end of the second upper clamping piece 9 is provided with a second convex portion 12, and the upper end of the second lower clamping piece 14 is provided with a second notch 19, and the second convex portion 12 and the second notch 19 match each other. The first convex portion 11 can be inserted into the first notch 18, and the second convex portion 12 can be inserted into the second notch 19. On the one hand, it has an installation and positioning function. After the above components are inserted into each other, it means that the upper fitting 1 and the lower fitting 2 are aligned; on the other hand, it has a limiting function to prevent each component from shifting.

[0043] The strainer 3 of the present invention is fixed through the upper fitting 1 and the lower fitting 2, and the upper fitting 1 and the lower fitting 2 are connected to each other in an embedded manner, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly, and is convenient for cleaning, replacing and repairing the related components of the drain funnel; after the built-in strainer 3 is aged or damaged, it can be removed and replaced without replacing the entire drain funnel, saving costs. The strainer 3 can also be cleaned regularly, and the mesh holes of the strainer 3 can be disinfected to ensure that the mesh holes of the strainer 3 are clean without sundries, maintain a stable water inlet and outlet ratio, control the water level of the sealing water tank, and enhance the washing effect.

[0044] For the convenience of installing the present invention, a fixing frame plate 16 is provided on the upper fitting 1. The fixing frame plate 16 is provided with screw holes 8, and the fixing frame plate 16 is annular. The diameter of the clamping plate is larger than that of other components of the drain funnel, so that the fixing frame plate 16 can be placed on the installation opening of the drain funnel and fixed by means of bolts, thereby fixing the entire drain funnel, with a simple structure and convenient installation.

[0045] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the technical features of the present invention are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent replacements or modifications made based on the present invention to solve basically the same technical problems and achieve basically the same technical effects are all covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detachable drain funnel for a dishwasher, comprising a strainer, an upper assembly and a lower assembly, wherein the strainer is connected between the upper assembly and the lower assembly, and is characterized in that: The strainer is of an annular structure. The strainer, the upper fitting and the lower fitting are all provided with water outlets, which are combined with each other to form a complete water outlet. The lower end of the upper fitting is provided with an upper clip, and the upper end of the lower fitting is provided with a lower clip. The upper clip and the lower clip are connected to each other in an embedded manner, and the strainer is fixed by means of the upper clip and the lower clip. A limiting groove is provided on the outer surface of the upper clip, and a limiting rod is provided on the outer surface of the lower clip. A limiting protrusion is provided at the head of the limiting rod, and the limiting groove and the limiting protrusion match each other. The upper clip includes a first upper clip and a second upper clip, and the lower clip includes a first lower clip and a second lower clip. The first upper clip and the first lower clip match each other, and the second upper clip and the second lower clip match each other. There are 2 first upper clips and 2 first lower clips respectively, and 1 second upper clip and 1 second lower clip respectively. The second upper clip and the second lower clip are both of a double-clip structure, and sockets are formed inside the second upper clip and the second lower clip respectively. The strainer is inserted into the sockets. A first convex part is provided at the lower end of the first upper clip, and a first notch is provided at the upper end of the first lower clip. The first convex part and the first notch match each other. A second convex part is provided at the lower end of the second upper clip, and a second notch is provided at the upper end of the second lower clip. The second convex part and the second notch match each other. A fixing plate is provided on the upper fitting, and a screw hole is provided on the fixing plate. The fixing plate is annular. The aperture of the strainer is 0.5 mm.

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