dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention discloses a dishwasher, comprising: a base; an inner tank, wherein the inner tank is arranged on the base and defines a washing chamber; wherein a buffer structure is formed at a portion of the base adjacent to the inner tank, and at least a portion of the inner tank is supported on the buffer structure. According to the dishwasher of the embodiment of the present invention, a buffer structure is arranged on the base, so that a portion of the inner tank is supported on the buffer structure to disperse the pressure in the product drop test, reduce the force on the inner tank and the base, avoid problems such as damage to the base and deformation of the inner tank, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, a dishwasher is composed of an inner tank and a base. After the inner tank and the base are assembled, a product drop test is usually carried out to test the stability of the overall structure. However, since the two parts are in direct contact, problems such as deformation of the inner tank and damage to the base often occur during the drop test. In addition, since each finished product is subjected to a drop test, the inner tank of the finished product may be deformed to a certain extent, affecting the user experience of subsequent users, and there is room for improvement. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher whose inner tank will not be deformed and has a good user experience.

[0004] A dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a base; an inner tank, wherein the inner tank is arranged on the base and defines a washing cavity; wherein a buffer structure is formed at a portion of the base adjacent to the inner tank, and at least a portion of the inner tank is supported on the buffer structure.

[0005] According to the dishwasher of the embodiment of the present invention, a buffer structure is provided on the base so that a part of the inner pot is supported on the buffer structure to disperse the pressure in the product drop test, thereby reducing the force acting on the inner pot and the base, avoiding problems such as damage to the base and deformation of the inner pot, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and improving the user experience.

[0006] According to the dishwasher of the embodiment of the present invention, the buffer structure includes: a first buffer section at least partly extending in the transverse direction, the first end of the first buffer section is a fixed end and the second end is a free end, and at least a part of the inner pot is supported on the first buffer section.

[0007] Furthermore, the second end of the first buffer section forms an arc shape that gradually extends downward in a direction approaching the inner container.

[0008] Specifically, the buffer structure defines a buffer cavity with an opening on one side, and the first buffer segment forms a wall of the buffer cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, the buffer structure also includes: a second buffer segment, the second buffer segment is arranged in the buffer cavity, the first end of the second buffer segment is formed as a fixed end and the second end is formed as a free end close to the first buffer segment, and the second buffer segment is suitable for stopping the first buffer segment when the buffer structure is deformed.

[0010] Optionally, the first end of the second buffer segment is connected to the wall of the buffer cavity opposite to the first buffer segment, wherein at least a portion of the second buffer segment extends gradually from bottom to top in an inclined direction toward the first end of the first buffer segment.

[0011] Optionally, the second buffer segment forms a straight segment extending obliquely relative to the up-down direction, and an angle between the second buffer segment and the horizontal direction is 30°-60°.

[0012] Furthermore, the second buffer segment includes a plurality of second buffer segments, and the plurality of second buffer segments are arranged at intervals in the buffer cavity.

[0013] According to the dishwasher of the embodiment of the present invention, the buffer structure extends along the length and / or width direction of the base.

[0014] According to the dishwasher of an embodiment of the present invention, the base includes: a base body, on which a portion of the inner pot is supported; two base brackets arranged opposite to each other, the base brackets are provided on the side of the base body and protrude from the upper surface of the base body, and a portion of the inner pot is supported on the two base brackets, wherein the buffer structure is provided on at least one of the base brackets, and the buffer structure is located on a side of the base bracket facing the other base bracket.

[0015] Specifically, the base bracket and the buffer structure are formed in one piece.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure in center.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] Base 10, base body 11, base bracket 12,

[0023] Buffer structure 20, first buffer section 21, first end 211 of the first buffer section, second end 212 of the first buffer section, second buffer section 22, first end 221 of the second buffer section, second end 222 of the second buffer section, buffer cavity 23,

[0024] Inner tank 30, washing chamber 31. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying 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 a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0027] 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.

[0028] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 3 A dishwasher 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0029] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, a dishwasher 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base 10 and an inner container 30 .

[0030] The inner pot 30 is disposed on the base 10 , and the inner pot 30 defines a washing chamber 31 . A buffer structure 20 is formed on the base 10 . The buffer structure 20 is located at a portion of the base 10 adjacent to the inner pot 30 . At least a portion of the inner pot 30 is supported on the buffer structure 20 .

[0031] According to the dishwasher 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, a buffer structure 20 is provided on the base 10 so that a portion of the inner tank 30 is supported on the buffer structure 20 to disperse the pressure in the product drop test, thereby reducing the force acting on the inner tank 30 and avoiding problems such as damage to the base 10 and deformation of the inner tank 30, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and improving user experience.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the buffer structure 20 includes a first buffer section 21, at least a portion of the first buffer section 21 is transversely (eg Figure 3 The first end 211 of the first buffer section 21 (as shown in the left and right directions) extends. Figure 3 The first end 211 is fixedly connected to the base 10, and the second end 212 of the first buffer section 21 (as shown in FIG. Figure 3 The left end shown in the figure is a free end, and at least a portion of the inner liner 30 is supported on the first buffer section 21. Since the second end 212 of the first buffer section 21 is a free end, during a product drop test, the second end 212 will move downward when subjected to an impact force, causing the first buffer section 21 to undergo a certain deformation, thereby dispersing the impact force by the first buffer section 21, thereby reducing the impact force acting on the base 10 and the inner liner 30, thereby achieving protection for the base 10 and the inner liner 30.

[0033] In some specific examples, the second end 212 of the first buffer segment 21 forms an arc, which gradually extends downward in a direction close to the inner liner 30. On the one hand, the second end of the arc makes the connection between the first buffer segment 21 and the inner liner 30 smoother, thereby preventing the inner liner 30 from being punctured by the first buffer segment 21; on the other hand, the length of the first buffer segment 21 is extended within a limited space, so that the impact force is further dispersed, thereby further reducing the impact force on the base 10 and the inner liner 30, thereby achieving further protection for the base 10 and the inner liner 30.

[0034] like Figure 3As shown, in some examples, the buffer structure 20 defines a buffer cavity 23 with an opening on one side, and the first buffer segment 21 forms the wall of the buffer cavity 23, that is, the buffer cavity 23 is sandwiched between the base 10 and the inner liner 30. By setting the buffer cavity 23, when the base 10 or the inner liner 30 is subjected to impact force, part of the impact force can be absorbed by the buffer cavity 23, and part of the impact force can be dispersed by the wall of the buffer cavity 23, thereby reducing the impact force on the base 10 and the inner liner 30, and avoiding problems such as damage to the base and deformation of the inner liner.

[0035] In a further example, the buffer structure 20 also includes a second buffer segment 22, which is arranged in the buffer cavity 23, the first end 221 of the second buffer segment 22 is formed as a fixed end, the second end 222 of the second buffer segment 22 is formed as a free end, and the second end 222 of the second buffer segment 22 is close to the first buffer segment 21. In a product drop test, the first buffer segment 21 will move downward and deform due to the impact force, and the lower side of the first buffer segment 21 can stop on the second buffer segment 22, thereby preventing the first buffer segment 21 from breaking and improving the stability of the buffer structure 20.

[0036] Specifically, the first end 221 of the second buffer segment 22 is connected to the wall of the buffer cavity 23, and the wall connecting the second buffer segment 22 and the wall formed by the first buffer segment 21 are arranged relative to each other, so that the second buffer segment 22 and the first buffer segment 21 are respectively connected to different side walls of the buffer cavity 23, thereby improving the absorption and dispersion performance of the buffer cavity 23 to the impact force; along the bottom-to-top direction, at least a part of the second buffer segment 22 gradually extends obliquely toward the direction close to the first end 211 of the first buffer segment 21, so that when the first buffer segment 21 moves downward, the first end 211 of the first buffer segment 21 stops on the second buffer segment 22, avoiding the phenomenon of cracking caused by excessive deformation at the first end 211 of the first buffer segment 21, and further ensuring the stability of the buffer structure 20.

[0037] In some optional examples, the second buffer segment 22 forms a straight segment, which can not only improve the strength of the second buffer segment 22, but also facilitate the manufacturing and forming of the buffer structure 20, wherein the second buffer segment 22 can be a straight segment extending obliquely relative to the up and down directions, and the angle between the second buffer segment 22 and the horizontal direction can be between 30°-60°. Preferably, the angle between the second buffer segment 22 and the horizontal direction is 45°, so that the impact force on the second buffer segment 22 is more uniform, thereby avoiding large deformation of the second buffer segment 22 and affecting the stability of the overall structure.

[0038] like Figure 3As shown, in a specific example, the buffer structure 20 includes a plurality of second buffer segments 22, and the plurality of second buffer segments 22 are arranged at intervals in the buffer cavity 23. Through the plurality of second buffer segments 22, the supporting strength of the first buffer segment 21 when it is deformed can be improved, and the impact force on the buffer structure 20 can be further dispersed, thereby further reducing the impact force on the base 10 and the inner tank 30, and maintaining the stability of the overall structure of the dishwasher 100.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the buffer structure 20 extends along the length direction of the base 10, and the buffer structure 20 may also extend along the width direction of the base 10, or there may be multiple buffer structures 20, at least one extending along the length direction of the base 10, and at least one extending along the width direction of the base 10. Preferably, the extension direction of the buffer structure 20 is the same as the extension direction of the contact surface between the inner liner 30 and the base 10.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the base 10 includes: a base body 11 and two base supports 12, the base supports 12 are arranged on the side of the base body 11, the two base supports 12 are arranged opposite to each other, and each base support 12 protrudes from the upper surface of the base body 11, a part of the inner liner 30 is supported on the base body 11, and the other part of the inner liner 30 is supported on the two base supports 12.

[0041] The buffer structure 20 is arranged on at least one base support 12, and the buffer structure 20 is located on the side of the base support 12 facing the other base support 12. Preferably, each base support 12 has a buffer structure 20 on the side facing the other base support 12, so as to provide better buffering and protection for the inner liner 30 and the base 10.

[0042] The base bracket 12 and the buffer structure 20 are integrally formed, which simplifies the manufacturing process, simplifies the assembly steps, and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0043] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 3 , describing a specific embodiment of a dishwasher according to the present invention.

[0044] The dishwasher 100 includes a base 10 and an inner container 30 .

[0045] The base 10 includes a base body 11 and two base brackets 12 . The base brackets 12 are disposed on the sides of the base body 11 . The two base brackets 12 are arranged opposite to each other, and each base bracket 12 protrudes from the upper surface of the base body 11 .

[0046] A portion of the inner container 30 is supported on the base body 11 , and another portion of the inner container 30 is supported on two base supports 12 .

[0047] A buffer structure 20 is integrally formed on each base bracket 12 , and the buffer structure 20 is located on the side of the base bracket 12 facing the other base bracket 12 , and the two buffer structures 20 are symmetrically arranged along the center line of the base 10 , and each buffer structure 20 extends along the extension direction of the base bracket 12 .

[0048] The buffer structure 20 includes a first buffer segment 21 and two second buffer segments 22. The first end 211 of the first buffer segment 21 is fixedly connected to the base bracket 12, and the second end 212 of the first buffer segment 21 forms an arc-shaped free end. In the direction approaching the inner liner 30, the second end 212 gradually extends downward in an inclined manner, so that the contact surface between the buffer structure 20 and the inner liner 30 forms a smooth arc surface.

[0049] A buffer cavity 23 with an opening on one side is formed between the first buffer segment 21 and the base bracket 12. The second buffer segment 22 is arranged in the buffer cavity 23, and the second buffer segment 22 forms a straight line segment with an angle of 45° with the horizontal direction. In the horizontal direction, the first ends 221 of the two second buffer segments 22 are fixed on the bottom wall of the buffer cavity 23 at intervals, and the second end 222 of each second buffer segment 22 extends obliquely toward the direction of the first end 211 of the first buffer segment 21.

[0050] When the inner tank 30 and the base 10 are assembled, during a product drop test, the first buffer section 21 will move downward when impacted and will stop on the second buffer section 22. The second buffer section 22 prevents the first buffer section 21 from being deformed too much and breaking. At the same time, the first buffer section 21 disperses the impact force at the connection between the inner tank 30 and the base 10, reduces the force acting on the inner tank 30 and the base 10, and plays a role in buffering and shock absorbing the inner tank 30 and the base 10. The buffer cavity 23 can also buffer the impact force on the base 10 when the inner tank 30 impacts the base 10, thereby solving the problems of deformation of the inner tank 30 and damage to the base 10 in the product drop test, improving the damage of the dishwasher 100, and improving the service life and performance of the dishwasher 100.

[0051] Other structures and operations of the dishwasher 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0054] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that: include: Base; An inner tank, the inner tank is arranged on the base and defines a washing chamber; A buffer structure is formed at a portion of the base adjacent to the inner container, at least a portion of the inner container is supported on the buffer structure, and an extension direction of the buffer structure is the same as an extension direction of a contact surface between the inner container and the base; The buffer structure comprises: a first buffer section at least partly extending in the transverse direction, a first end of the first buffer section being a fixed end and a second end being a free end, and at least a part of the liner being supported on the first buffer section; The buffer structure defines a buffer cavity with an opening on one side, and the first buffer section forms a wall of the buffer cavity; The buffer structure also includes: a second buffer segment, which is arranged in the buffer cavity, the first end of the second buffer segment is formed as a fixed end and the second end is formed as a free end close to the first buffer segment, and the second buffer segment is suitable for stopping the first buffer segment when the buffer structure is deformed to prevent the first buffer segment from breaking.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The second end of the first buffer section forms an arc shape that gradually extends downward in a direction close to the inner container.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The first end of the second buffer section is connected to the wall of the buffer cavity opposite to the first buffer section. At least a portion of the second buffer segment extends obliquely from bottom to top gradually toward a direction close to the first end of the first buffer segment.

4. The dishwasher according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second buffer section forms a straight line section extending obliquely relative to the up-down direction, and the angle between the second buffer section and the horizontal direction is 30°-60°.

5. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second buffer segments include a plurality of second buffer segments, and the plurality of second buffer segments are arranged in the buffer cavity at intervals.

6. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The buffer structure extends along the length and / or width direction of the base.

7. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The base comprises: A base body, on which a portion of the inner container is supported; Two base brackets are arranged opposite to each other, the base brackets are arranged on the side of the base body and protrude from the upper surface of the base body, and a part of the inner tank is supported on the two base brackets. Wherein, the buffer structure is arranged on at least one of the base supports, and the buffer structure is located on a side of the base support facing the other base support.

8. The dishwasher according to claim 7, characterized in that The base bracket and the buffer structure are integrally formed.

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