Combined bowl and basket structure, dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention provides a combined bowl-basket structure and a dishwasher. The combined bowl-basket structure includes: a bowl basket, which is constructed in a cage shape; a support seat, which is respectively provided with a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that can be clamped together at both ends along its height direction, and a plurality of support seats are stacked together through the clamping constraints of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion; and a bowl-basket connecting portion provided on the first connecting portion and / or the second connecting portion, and the bowl basket is provided on the support seat through the bowl-basket connecting portion. In the combined bowl-basket structure of the present invention, a plurality of supporting seats can be stacked, and a single-layer bowl basket is installed on the supporting seat. When a plurality of supporting seats are stacked on each other, a plurality of bowl baskets can be layered. The layered bowl baskets can be reasonably arranged in the bowl basket according to the type and size of the tableware, reducing the direct stacking of tableware in the prior art, thereby improving the dishwasher's ability to clean tableware.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a combined bowl-basket structure and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] A dishwasher is a device that automatically washes tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, etc. Most of the current dishwashers use a push-pull bowl basket assembly structure, that is, a cleaning tank is opened on the main body of the dishwasher, and the bowl basket is arranged in the cleaning tank in a push-pull manner similar to a drawer. In order to provide sufficient push-pull space and facilitate user operation, the corresponding dishwashers mostly use side-opening door type, which needs to occupy a larger kitchen and bathroom space when opened.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, a dishwasher with a rotary bowl basket is provided in the prior art. The inlet of the bowl basket is arranged on the upper end of the dishwasher, and the corresponding door structure is also arranged at the upper end surface of the dishwasher, which solves the problem of occupying the kitchen and bathroom space when the dishwasher is opened.

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned dishwashers, the rotating bowl basket is limited by the structural strength and is mostly a single-layer bowl basket structure. When a large number of dishes need to be cleaned, different types of tableware, such as bowls and plates, may be directly stacked together in an up-and-down state, and the stacking position is pressed by the dishes above, resulting in incomplete cleaning of the stacking position and easy accumulation of dirt. Summary of the invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect that the rotary bowl basket in the dishwasher in the prior art also causes incomplete cleaning of tableware, thereby providing a combined bowl basket structure and a dishwasher.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a combined bowl-basket structure, comprising: a bowl-basket, which is constructed in a cage shape; a support seat, which has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that can be clamped to each other respectively arranged at both ends along its height direction, and a plurality of the support seats are stacked together by the clamping constraints of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion; and a bowl-basket connecting portion arranged on the first connecting portion and / or the second connecting portion, and the bowl-basket is arranged on the support seat through the bowl-basket connecting portion.

[0007] Further, the support seat is constructed as a columnar structure, and along its height direction, the first connecting portion is arranged at the upper end surface of the support seat, and the second connecting portion is arranged at the lower end surface of the support seat.

[0008] Further, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are constructed as a plug and socket matching structure.

[0009] Furthermore, the first connection portion is a cross plug protruding from the upper end surface of the support base, and the second connection portion has a cross slot arranged at the lower end surface of the support base.

[0010] Furthermore, the bowl-basket connecting portion includes a first clamping groove formed on the first connecting portion, and a first clamping rib is formed on the upper end of the bowl-basket and is mounted in cooperation with the first clamping groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the support seat is constructed in a truncated cone shape.

[0012] Furthermore, the second connection portion is constructed as a boss structure formed along the radial outer edge of the support seat, and the cross slot is arranged at the lower end surface of the second connection portion.

[0013] Furthermore, the notch of the cross slot is arranged to pass through the circumference of the second connecting portion.

[0014] Furthermore, the bowl-basket connecting portion further comprises a second clamping groove arranged at the upper end surface of the second connecting portion, and the lower end of the bowl-basket is provided with a second clamping rib which is mounted in cooperation with the second clamping groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the bowl-basket connecting portion also includes a plurality of third clamping grooves arranged on the circumferential surface of the support seat and along its length direction, and the bowl-basket is formed with a plurality of third clamping ribs connected between its upper end and lower end, and the third clamping ribs are clamped in the third clamping grooves.

[0016] Furthermore, a plurality of clips are provided on the ribs at the lower end of the bowl basket, and the clips are clamped on the ribs at the upper end of the bowl basket at the lower layer.

[0017] The present invention also provides a dishwasher comprising any one of the combined bowl-basket structures described above.

[0018] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0019] 1. The combined bowl-basket structure of the present invention comprises: a bowl-basket, which is constructed in a cage shape; a support seat, which is respectively provided with a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that can be clamped together at both ends along its height direction, and a plurality of the support seats are stacked together by the clamping constraints of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion; and a bowl-basket connecting portion provided on the first connecting portion and / or the second connecting portion, and the bowl-basket is provided on the support seat through the bowl-basket connecting portion.

[0020] The multiple support bases in the combined bowl basket structure of the present invention can be stacked, and a single-layer bowl basket is installed on the support base. When multiple support bases are stacked on each other, the layered arrangement of multiple bowl baskets can be completed. The layered bowl baskets can be reasonably arranged in the bowl basket according to the types and sizes of tableware, reducing the situation of direct stacking of tableware in the prior art, thereby improving the dishwasher's ability to clean tableware.

[0021] 2. In the combined bowl basket of the present invention, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are constructed as a plug and slot matching structure. Since the matching mode of the plug and the slot is simple to process and easy to assemble, the user can quickly complete the assembly process of the combined bowl basket, reducing the time occupied by the user in the assembly of the bowl basket and improving the user experience.

[0022] 3. In the combined bowl basket of the present invention, the first connection part is a cross plug protruding from the upper end surface of the support base, and the second connection part has a cross slot arranged at the lower end surface of the support base. The cross slot is arranged at the lower end surface of the support base, which can be matched with the cross plug of the next layer and can also be directly connected to the driving device, usually directly connected to the motor shaft of the motor, so that the connection structure between the driving motor and the combined bowl basket can be simplified and the complexity of the dishwasher structure can be reduced.

[0023] 4. In the combined bowl basket of the present invention, the bowl basket connection part includes a first clamping groove formed on the first connection part, and a first clamping rib is formed on the upper end of the bowl basket to cooperate with the first clamping groove. This constrains how the bowl basket is installed on the support seat, that is, through the first clamping groove, the first clamping rib on the bowl basket is embedded and installed in the first clamping groove, and under the constraint of the bowl basket's own gravity and the gravity of the stacked tableware, it can be prevented from escaping from the first clamping groove. At the same time, the first clamping groove can ensure that it rotates with the support seat, thereby realizing the rotation of the bowl basket, which effectively utilizes the gravity of the bowl basket and tableware and the cooperation with the first clamping groove, so that the bowl basket can be installed on the support seat, with a simple structure and convenient installation.

[0024] 5. The support seat in the combined bowl basket of the present invention is constructed in a truncated cone shape, and one end of the truncated cone structure gradually shrinks. Compared with a column with equal radius, the shrinking section can provide an escape space for the bowl basket to ensure that the bowl basket can be designed to be larger, thereby increasing the load-bearing capacity of the bowl basket.

[0025] 6. The basket connection part of the combined basket of the present invention further comprises a second clamping groove arranged at the upper end surface of the second connection part, and the lower end of the basket is provided with a second clamping rib which is installed in cooperation with the second clamping groove. As in the first clamping groove mentioned above, its restraining end is at the upper end surface of the basket, but the actual bearing and force bearing part of the basket is mostly at the bottom surface of the basket. When rotating, in order to ensure the stability of the basket rotation, the lower end of the basket is restrained on the support seat by providing the second clamping groove, so as to enhance its structural strength and stability in the circumferential direction of rotation.

[0026] 7. The basket connection portion of the combined basket of the present invention further comprises a plurality of third clamping grooves arranged on the circumferential surface of the support seat and along the length direction thereof. The basket is formed with a plurality of third clamping ribs connected between the upper end portion and the lower end portion thereof. The third clamping ribs are clamped in the third clamping grooves. Since the basket is a cage-shaped structure, it is composed of ribs one by one. For the sake of aesthetics and not occupying the internal space of the basket, the diameter of the ribs is generally small. When the ribs are installed in the clamping grooves, they are subjected to a large rotational torque, especially at the start and stop of rotation, when the force is the largest. Over time, the ribs are fatigued by the force, resulting in deformation of the basket. The design of the third clamping grooves adds new force points, so that the force on the basket is borne evenly as much as possible, and prevents stress concentration during the force-bearing process, which causes deformation of the basket.

[0027] 8. In the combined bowl basket of the present invention, a plurality of clips are arranged on the ribs at the lower end of the bowl basket, and the clips are clamped on the ribs at the upper end of the bowl basket of the lower layer. The arrangement of the clips connects the bowl baskets of adjacent layers together, which increases the stress points and prevents the single-layer bowl basket from being overly stressed. In the actual process of placing tableware, users are often accustomed to filling the bottom layer first and then placing the upper layer, which will cause the lower layer of bowl basket to be stressed or even overloaded. The clips connect all the bowl baskets together, which can effectively prevent a single bowl basket from being overstressed and causing the bowl basket to be deformed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the combined bowl-basket structure in Example 1 provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the combined bowl-basket structure in Example 1 provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bowl basket in Example 1 provided by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the support base in Example 1 provided by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the support base in Example 1 provided by the present invention.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] 1-bowl basket; 11-first clamping rib; 12-second clamping rib; 13-third clamping rib;

[0036] 2-support seat; 21-first connecting portion; 22-second connecting portion;

[0037] 3-bowl-basket connecting portion; 31-first card slot; 32-second card slot; 33-third card slot;

[0038] 4-Card holder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a combined bowl-basket structure provided in this embodiment comprises: a bowl-basket 1, which is constructed in a cage shape; a support seat 2, which is respectively provided with a first connecting portion 21 and a second connecting portion 22 that can be clamped together at both ends along its height direction, and a plurality of support seats 2 are stacked together by clamping and restraining the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22; and a bowl-basket connecting portion 3 provided on the first connecting portion 21 and / or the second connecting portion 22, and the bowl-basket 1 is provided on the support seat 2 through the bowl-basket connecting portion 3.

[0045] In this embodiment, the bowl basket 1 is formed by interlacing ribs of crisscrossing strips of Reinforced plastic. In order to ensure its structural strength, welding is performed at the interlaced parts.

[0046] In this embodiment, two support bases 2 are stacked. Of course, in some other embodiments, the number of stacked support bases can be adjusted according to the size of the dishwasher tank. In this embodiment, a single-layer bowl basket 1 is first installed on the support base 2. When multiple support bases 2 are stacked on each other, the multiple bowl baskets 1 can be layered. The layered bowl baskets 1 can be reasonably arranged in the bowl baskets 1 according to the type and size of tableware, reducing the situation of direct stacking of tableware in the prior art, thereby improving the dishwasher's ability to clean tableware.

[0047] The following is an explanation of how the two support seats are mounted:

[0048] The support base 2 in this embodiment is constructed as a columnar structure, specifically a truncated cone. Compared with a columnar body with equal radius, its contraction section can provide an escape space for the bowl basket 1 to ensure that the bowl basket 1 can be designed to be larger, thereby increasing the load-bearing capacity of the bowl basket 1.

[0049] Of course, in other embodiments, the support base 2 may also be designed as a square column or a triangular column.

[0050] Along the height direction of the support base 2, the first connection part 21 is formed at the upper end surface of the support base 2, and the second connection part 22 is formed at the lower end surface of the support base 2, wherein the first connection part 21 and the second connection part 22 are constructed as a plug and slot matching structure. Since the matching mode of the plug and the slot is simple to process and easy to assemble, the user can quickly complete the assembly process of the combined bowl basket, reducing the time occupied by the user for the bowl basket assembly and improving the user experience.

[0051] Furthermore, the first connection part 21 in this embodiment is a cross plug protruding from the upper end surface of the support base 2, and the second connection part 22 has a cross slot formed at the lower end surface of the support base 2. The cross slot is provided at the lower end surface of the support base 2, which can be matched with the cross plug of the next layer and can also be directly connected to the driving device, usually directly connected to the motor shaft of the motor, so that the connection structure between the driving motor and the combined bowl basket can be simplified, and the complexity of the dishwasher structure can be reduced.

[0052] When the support base 2 is docked, the cross plug on the upper end surface of the lower support base 2 in this embodiment can be inserted into the cross slot on the lower end surface of the upper support base 2. Because it is placed vertically in the dishwasher, the two can be limited in the stacking direction by relying on the gravity of the tableware.

[0053] Of course, in some other embodiments, the first connection portion 21 may also be a cross slot, and the second connection portion 22 may be a cross plug.

[0054] The following is a detailed description of how the bowl basket 1 is installed on the support base 2:

[0055] As mentioned above, the assembly between the bowl basket and the support base 2 is mainly achieved through the bowl basket connecting part 3, wherein the bowl basket connecting part 3 includes a first clamping groove 31 formed on the first connecting part 21. Specifically, the cross clamping head is recessed inward at its upper end surface to form a cross groove, and the upper end of the bowl basket 1 is formed with a first clamping rib 11 that is installed in coordination with the first clamping groove 31. The first clamping rib 11 is also cross-shaped and staggered, matching the cross groove. The above constraints define how the bowl basket 1 is installed on the support base, that is, through the first clamping groove 31, the first clamping ribs 11 on the bowl basket 1 are embedded and installed in the first clamping groove 31. Under the constraints of the bowl basket 1's own gravity and the gravity of the stacked tableware, it can be prevented from escaping from the first clamping groove 31. At the same time, the first clamping groove 31 can be guaranteed to rotate with the support base 2, so as to realize the rotation of the bowl basket 1. It effectively utilizes the gravity of the bowl basket 1 and the tableware and the cooperation with the first clamping groove 31, so that the bowl basket can be installed on the support base, with a simple structure and convenient installation.

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second connecting portion 22 is constructed as a boss structure formed along the radial outer edge of the support seat 2, and a cross slot is formed at the lower end surface of the second connecting portion 22 and the groove of the cross slot passes through the circumferential surface of the second connecting portion 22, so as to avoid the corresponding bowl basket rib structure when the upper and lower bowl baskets are clamped, and at the same time it can also play a clamping constraint role.

[0057] As mentioned above, the first clamping groove 31 has a restraining end at the upper end surface of the bowl basket 1, but the actual bearing force of the bowl basket 1 is mostly at the bottom surface of the bowl basket 1. When rotating, in order to ensure the stability of the rotation of the bowl basket 1, the bowl basket connecting part 3 in this embodiment also includes a second clamping groove 32 formed at the upper end surface of the second connecting part 22. The second clamping groove 32 is a U-shaped groove structure, and the slot in the groove is adapted to the bowl basket rib, and a second clamping rib 12 is formed at the lower end of the bowl basket 1 to be installed in cooperation with the second clamping groove 32. The second clamping groove 32 is provided to constrain the lower end of the bowl basket on the support seat to enhance its structural strength and stability in the circumferential direction of rotation.

[0058] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the bowl-basket connecting portion 3 further includes four third clamping grooves 33 arranged on the circumferential surface of the support seat 2 and along the length direction thereof. The shape of the third clamping grooves 33 is mutually adapted to the shape of the bowl-basket ribs, and a plurality of third clamping ribs 13 connected between the upper end and the lower end of the bowl-basket 1 are formed, and the third clamping ribs 13 are clamped in the third clamping grooves 33. Since the bowl-basket 1 is a cage-shaped structure, it is composed of ribs one by one, and for the sake of beauty and not occupying the internal space of the bowl-basket 1, the diameter of the ribs is generally small. When the ribs are installed in the clamping grooves, they are subjected to a large rotational torque, especially at the start and stop of rotation, the force is the largest. After a long time, the ribs are fatigued by the force, resulting in deformation of the bowl-basket. The design of the third clamping grooves adds new force points, so that the force on the bowl-basket is borne evenly as much as possible, and prevents stress concentration during the force-bearing process, which causes deformation of the bowl-basket.

[0059] A plurality of clips 4 are mounted on the ribs at the lower end of the bowl basket 1, and the clips 4 are mounted on the ribs at the upper end of the lower bowl basket 1. Specifically, the clips 4 are U-shaped structured clamping structures, and a plurality of clips 4 are radially distributed on the ribs at the lower end of the bowl basket 1. The U-shaped structure is buckled on the ribs at the lower end of the bowl basket 1 and welded and fixed, and the notch end of the U-shaped groove can be movably clamped on the ribs at the upper end surface of the lower bowl basket 2. The setting of the clips 4 connects the bowl baskets of adjacent layers together, and the increase of the stress points can prevent the single-layer bowl basket from being subjected to excessive concentration of stress. In the actual process of placing tableware, users are often accustomed to filling the bottom layer first and then placing the upper layer, which will cause the lower layer of the bowl basket to be subjected to greater stress or even overload. The clips 4 connect all the bowl baskets 1 together, which can effectively prevent a single bowl basket from being subjected to excessive stress, resulting in the problem of deformation of the bowl basket.

[0060] It should also be noted that the above-mentioned bowl basket mounting structure adopts a clearance fit clamping method when installed on the support base 2. For example, the first clamping rib 11 is installed in the first clamping groove 31 in a clearance fit manner, which can facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the bowl basket on the support base 2.

[0061] Of course, in some other implementations, the above-mentioned card installation can also be installed in an interference fit manner, but the stability of the installation structure cannot be guaranteed.

[0062] Example 2

[0063] This embodiment provides a dishwasher, including the combined bowl-basket structure described in the above embodiment 1, and has all the technical advantages thereof, which will not be described one by one here.

[0064] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. A combined bowl-basket structure, characterized in that: include: A bowl basket (1), wherein the bowl basket (1) is constructed in a cage shape; The support seat (2) is provided with a first connecting portion (21) and a second connecting portion (22) which can be clamped together at both ends along the height direction, and a plurality of the support seats (2) are stacked together by clamping and restraining the first connecting portion (21) and the second connecting portion (22); and a bowl-basket connecting portion (3) arranged on the first connecting portion (21) and / or the second connecting portion (22), wherein the bowl-basket (1) is arranged on the supporting seat (2) via the bowl-basket connecting portion (3); The bowl-basket connecting portion (3) comprises a first clamping groove (31) formed on the first connecting portion (21), and a first clamping rib (11) is formed on the upper end of the bowl-basket (1) and is mounted in cooperation with the first clamping groove (31).

2. The combined bowl-basket structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support seat (2) is constructed as a columnar structure. Along its height direction, the first connection portion (21) is arranged at the upper end surface of the support seat (2), and the second connection portion (22) is arranged at the lower end surface of the support seat (2).

3. The combined bowl-basket structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting portion (21) and the second connecting portion (22) are constructed as a plug and socket matching structure.

4. The combined bowl-basket structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connection part (21) is a cross plug protruding from the upper end surface of the support seat (2), and the second connection part (22) has a cross slot arranged at the lower end surface of the support seat (2).

5. The combined bowl-basket structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support seat (2) is constructed in a truncated cone shape.

6. The combined bowl-basket structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second connecting portion (22) is constructed as a boss structure formed along the radial outer edge of the support seat (2), and the cross slot is arranged at the lower end surface of the second connecting portion (22).

7. The combined bowl-basket structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The notch of the cross slot is arranged to pass through the circumference of the second connecting portion (22).

8. The combined bowl-basket structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bowl-basket connecting portion (3) further comprises a second clamping groove (32) arranged at the upper end surface of the second connecting portion (22), and the lower end of the bowl-basket (1) is provided with a second clamping rib (12) which is mounted in cooperation with the second clamping groove (32).

9. The combined bowl-basket structure according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: The bowl-basket connecting portion (3) further comprises a plurality of third clamping grooves (33) arranged on the circumferential surface of the support seat (2) and arranged along the length direction thereof, and the bowl-basket (1) is formed with a plurality of third clamping ribs (13) connected between the upper end and the lower end thereof, and the third clamping ribs (13) are clamped in the third clamping grooves (33).

10. The combined bowl-basket structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of clips (4) are arranged on the ribs at the lower end of the bowl basket (1), and the clips (4) are clamped on the ribs at the upper end of the bowl basket (1) at the lower layer.

11. A dishwasher, characterized in that: include: The combined bowl-basket structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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