Chopstick cage and dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention provides a chopstick cage and a dishwasher, and relates to the technical field of kitchen utensils. The chopstick cage comprises a chopstick cage main body and a chopstick separation device arranged on the chopstick cage main body; the chopstick separation device can form a plurality of separation grooves arranged at intervals; the separation groove is used to clamp the chopsticks; the width of the separation groove is greater than the diameter or width of one chopstick, and less than the sum of the diameters or the sum of the widths of two chopsticks. When a user puts a plurality of chopsticks into the chopstick cage main body at the same time and two or more chopsticks fall into the position of a separation groove, since a separation groove can only limit one chopstick, the remaining chopsticks will slide to one side of the separation groove, that is, slide into the adjacent separation groove. If there are redundant chopsticks that do not slide and separate automatically, the user only needs to gently shake the chopstick cage main body to apply external force to the chopsticks. The plurality of separation grooves arranged at intervals can clamp a plurality of chopsticks, so that the plurality of chopsticks are separated, thereby improving the cleaning and drying effect of the chopsticks.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] At present, with the continuous improvement of people's quality of life, dishwashers have gradually become a common household appliance, mainly used for cleaning and drying dishes and other tableware. Using a dishwasher to wash tableware can greatly reduce tedious manual labor. It can automatically complete the operation, reduce people's labor intensity and improve work efficiency. The chopstick cage is an indispensable functional component in a dishwasher. Its main function is to hold thin and long tableware such as knives, forks, and spoons for washing and drying.

[0003] In the prior art, in order to prevent chopsticks from being gathered together and affecting the cleaning and drying effect of the chopsticks, a chopstick cage cover is provided in the chopstick cage, and the user needs to insert the chopsticks one by one into the grid of the chopstick cage cover to separate the multiple chopsticks. However, such cumbersome steps will make the user's operation inconvenient and the efficiency is low. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a chopstick cage and a dishwasher to alleviate the technical problem in the prior art that the steps of placing chopsticks separately in the chopstick cage are complicated and inconvenient for users to operate.

[0005] The chopstick cage provided by the present invention comprises a chopstick cage main body and a chopstick separating device arranged on the chopstick cage main body; the chopstick separating device can form a plurality of separating grooves arranged at intervals; the separating grooves are used to clamp chopsticks; the width of the separating grooves is greater than the diameter or width of one chopstick and less than the sum of the diameters or the sum of the widths of two chopsticks.

[0006] Furthermore, the chopstick separation device comprises a separation plate; the separation plate is connected to the chopstick cage body; and a plurality of separation grooves are arranged at intervals on the separation plate along its length extension direction.

[0007] Furthermore, a side of the partition plate away from the bottom wall of the chopstick cage body is wavy to form a plurality of the partition grooves.

[0008] Furthermore, the width of the separation groove is variable.

[0009] Furthermore, the chopstick separation device includes a first adjustment plate and a second adjustment plate; the first adjustment plate and the second adjustment plate are respectively slidably connected to the chopstick cage body and can be fixed at a preset position; the first adjustment plate and the second adjustment plate are respectively provided with a plurality of first protrusions and a plurality of second protrusions at intervals; the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of second protrusions are staggered to form the separation groove.

[0010] Furthermore, along the width direction of the separation groove, the first adjustment plate and the second adjustment plate can move relatively to each other to adjust the width of the separation groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a slide groove is provided on the chopstick cage body along the width direction of the dividing groove, part of the first adjustment plate and the second adjustment plate are installed in the slide groove, and part of the first adjustment plate and the second adjustment plate are exposed outside the slide groove, and the first adjustment plate and the second adjustment plate can move relative to the slide groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the chopstick separation device also includes a first adjustment handle and a second adjustment handle; the first adjustment handle is connected to the first adjustment plate, and the second adjustment handle is connected to the second adjustment plate. Under the action of external force, the first adjustment handle can drive the first adjustment plate to move relative to the chopstick cage body, and the second adjustment handle can drive the second adjustment plate to move relative to the chopstick cage body.

[0013] Furthermore, a first screw and a second screw are respectively provided at one end of the first adjustment plate and the second adjustment plate; an internal thread matching the first screw and the second screw is respectively provided on the first adjustment handle and the second adjustment handle; and a first through hole and a second through hole for respectively passing the first screw and the second screw are provided on the chopstick cage body.

[0014] Furthermore, a first annular limit slot and a second annular limit slot are provided on the outer side of the chopstick cage body; the first adjustment handle and the second adjustment handle are respectively provided with a first limit buckle and a second limit buckle that cooperate with the first limit slot and the second limit slot; the first limit buckle and the second limit buckle can slide in the first limit slot and the second limit slot respectively, so that the first adjustment handle and the second adjustment handle can rotate relative to the chopstick cage body.

[0015] Furthermore, a limiting protrusion is provided on the first adjustment plate; the extension direction of the limiting protrusion is the same as the length extension direction of the first adjustment plate; a limiting groove matching the limiting protrusion is provided on the second adjustment plate; the extension direction of the limiting groove is the same as the length extension direction of the second adjustment plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the chopstick separation device includes a plurality of baffles and a base; the base is provided with installation grooves for connecting the baffles at intervals; the base is connected to the chopstick cage body; and two adjacent baffles and the base form the separation groove.

[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of chopstick separating devices are arranged at intervals on the chopstick cage body.

[0018] Furthermore, the chopstick cage body comprises a rectangular limit frame, a bottom wall and a plurality of partitions; the partition is arranged inside a cavity formed by the limit frame and the bottom wall; and a plurality of chopstick separating devices are respectively arranged on the plurality of partitions.

[0019] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a dishwasher, comprising the above-mentioned chopstick cage.

[0020] The chopstick cage provided by the present invention has a chopstick separation device that can form a plurality of separation grooves arranged at intervals, and the separation grooves are used to clamp chopsticks. During use, the user puts a plurality of chopsticks into the chopstick cage body at the same time. Since the width of the separation groove is greater than the diameter or width of one chopstick and less than the sum of the diameters or the sum of the widths of two chopsticks, when two or more chopsticks fall into the position of one separation groove, since one separation groove can only limit one chopstick, the remaining chopsticks will slide to one side of the separation groove, that is, slide into the adjacent separation groove. If there are redundant chopsticks that do not slide and separate automatically, the user only needs to gently shake the chopstick cage body to apply external force to the chopsticks. The plurality of separation grooves arranged at intervals can clamp a plurality of chopsticks, so that the plurality of chopsticks are separated, thereby improving the cleaning and drying effect of the chopsticks.

[0021] As can be seen from the above, the setting of the chopstick cage does not require the user to place the chopsticks one by one, that is, multiple chopsticks can be separated one by one through the separation groove, the operation steps are simple, the convenience of use can be improved, and the efficiency is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] 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.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a chopstick cage provided in a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a chopstick cage provided in a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a chopstick cage provided in a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a chopstick cage provided in a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a chopstick cage provided in a fifth embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a chopstick cage provided in a sixth embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a chopstick cage provided in a seventh embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the chopstick separation structure provided in the sixth and seventh embodiments of the present invention;

[0031] Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view of the first protrusion and the second protrusion cooperating with each other provided in the sixth and seventh embodiments of the present invention;

[0032] Fig.10 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the chopstick cage provided in the sixth and seventh embodiments of the present invention;

[0033] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blocking member provided in the second and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0034] Fig.12 A cross-sectional view of the structure of the stopper and the base provided in the second and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0035] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blocking member provided in the fourth and fifth embodiments of the present invention;

[0036] Fig.14 A cross-sectional view of the structure of the stopper and the base provided in the fourth and fifth embodiments of the present invention;

[0037] Fig.15 A schematic structural diagram of the chopstick cage provided in the second and third embodiments of the present invention from another angle;

[0038] Fig.16 for Fig.15 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0039] Icons: 1-chopstick cage body; 2-partition groove; 3-chopsticks; 4-partition plate; 5-first adjustment plate; 6-second adjustment plate; 7-first protrusion; 8-second protrusion; 9-first adjustment handle; 10-second adjustment handle; 11-first screw; 12-second screw; 13-internal thread; 14-first through hole; 15-second through hole; 16-limiting protrusion; 17-limiting groove; 18-slide groove; 19-stopper; 20-base; 21-mounting groove; 22-guide surface; 23-mounting column; 24-sub-stop; 25-block; 26-slot; 27-protrusion; 28-chopstick partitioning device; 29-first limiting buckle; 30-second limiting buckle; 31-limiting frame; 32-bottom wall; 33-partition plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than 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.

[0041] like Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, the chopstick cage provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes a chopstick cage main body 1 and a chopstick separator 28 arranged on the chopstick cage main body 1; the chopstick separator 28 can form a plurality of separation grooves 2 arranged at intervals; the separation grooves 2 are used to clamp the chopsticks 3; the width of the separation grooves 2 is greater than the diameter or width of one chopstick 3, and less than the sum of the diameters or the sum of the widths of two chopsticks 3.

[0042] The chopstick separation device 28 can be connected to or integrally formed with the chopstick cage body 1 .

[0043] In addition, the height of the dividing groove 2 should be such that the chopsticks 3 will not fall out of the dividing groove 2 during use.

[0044] In the chopstick cage provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the chopstick separation device 28 can form a plurality of separation grooves 2 arranged at intervals, and the separation grooves 2 are used to clamp the chopsticks 3. During use, the user puts a plurality of chopsticks 3 into the chopstick cage body 1 at the same time. Since the width of the separation groove 2 is greater than the diameter or width of one chopstick 3 and less than the sum of the diameters or the sum of the widths of two chopsticks 3, when two or more chopsticks 3 fall on the position of one separation groove 2, since one separation groove 2 can only limit one chopstick 3, the remaining chopsticks 3 will slide to one side of the separation groove 2, that is, slide into the adjacent separation groove 2. If there are redundant chopsticks 3 that do not slide and separate automatically, the user only needs to gently shake the chopstick cage body 1 to apply external force to the chopsticks 3. The plurality of separation grooves 2 arranged at intervals can clamp a plurality of chopsticks 3, so that the plurality of chopsticks 3 are separated, thereby improving the cleaning and drying effect of the chopsticks 3.

[0045] As can be seen from the above, the arrangement of the chopstick cage does not require the user to place the chopsticks 3 separately one by one, that is, the plurality of chopsticks 3 can be separated one by one through the separation groove 2, the operation steps are simple, the convenience of use can be improved, and the efficiency is high.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, based on the above embodiment, further, the chopstick separation device 28 includes a separation plate 4; the separation plate 4 is connected to the chopstick cage body 1; on the separation plate 4, a plurality of separation grooves 2 are arranged at intervals along the length extension direction thereof.

[0047] Furthermore, a side of the partition plate 4 away from the bottom wall of the chopstick cage body 1 is wavy to form a plurality of partition grooves 2 .

[0048] Preferably, the distance between the partition grooves 2 is smaller than the diameter or width of a chopstick 3, so that the chopstick 3 cannot stay between two adjacent partition grooves 2, and can automatically slide into the adjacent partition groove 2 due to its own instability without the user shaking the chopstick cage body 1.

[0049] In this embodiment, during use, the user puts multiple chopsticks 3 into the chopstick cage body 1 at the same time. After one chopstick 3 is stuck in the partition groove 2, the extra chopsticks 3 are not stable because they are not limited at the wave-shaped tip, and slide into the remaining partition grooves 2. When all chopsticks 3 are located in different partition grooves 2, the chopsticks 3 are separated from each other, thereby improving the cleaning and drying effect of the chopsticks 3. The above-mentioned setting structure is simple and low in cost, and the wave-shaped setting can prevent the partition plate 4 from scratching the chopsticks 3 or the user.

[0050] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, the width of the separation groove 2 is variable.

[0051] In this embodiment, the variable width of the separation groove 2 can not only realize the automatic separation of the chopsticks 3, but also be suitable for chopsticks 3 of different sizes, thereby expanding the application range of the chopstick cage.

[0052] like Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, Figure 6 and Figure 7 The size of the separation groove 2 in the chopstick cage is different. On the basis of the above embodiment, further, the chopstick separation device 28 includes a first adjustment plate 5 and a second adjustment plate 6; the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 are respectively slidably connected to the chopstick cage body 1 and can be fixed at a preset position; the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 are respectively provided with a plurality of first protrusions 7 and a plurality of second protrusions 8 at intervals; the plurality of first protrusions 7 and the plurality of second protrusions 8 are staggered to form the separation groove 2.

[0053] Among them, the chopstick cage main body 1 may be provided with a first buckle and a second buckle. When the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 are slidably adjusted to a preset position relative to the chopstick cage main body 1, the first buckle and the second buckle are respectively clamped on the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6, thereby fixing the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 respectively relative to the chopstick cage main body 1 to fix the size of the partition groove 2.

[0054] Specifically, the first protrusion 7 and the second protrusion 8 are both arranged in a trapezoidal shape, and the bottom sides of the trapezoids of the first protrusion 7 and the second protrusion 8 are respectively arranged on the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6. The oblique sides of the trapezoids form a guide surface 22, so that the chopsticks 3 slide along the guide surface 22 to the bottom of the partition groove 2, thereby improving the stability of the chopstick cage when in use. At the same time, since the top side of the trapezoid is shorter, the chopsticks 3 are prone to automatically slide down on the top side due to unstable center of gravity.

[0055] In this embodiment, during use, the user can adjust the relative positions of the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 to the chopstick cage body 1, thereby adjusting the relative position between the first protrusion 7 and the second protrusion 8, and further adjusting the size of the separation groove 2. This arrangement can not only realize the automatic separation of the chopsticks 3, but also be applicable to chopsticks 3 of different sizes, thereby expanding the scope of application of the chopstick cage.

[0056] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, along the width direction of the separation groove 2 , the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 can move relatively to each other to adjust the width of the separation groove 2 .

[0057] For example: Fig.10 As shown, specifically, along the width direction of the partition groove 2, a slide groove 18 is provided on the chopstick cage body 1, part of the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 are installed in the slide groove 18, part of the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 are exposed outside the slide groove 18, and the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 can move relative to the slide groove 18. The setting of the slide groove 18 can limit the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6.

[0058] like Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, the chopstick separation device 28 also includes a first adjustment handle 9 and a second adjustment handle 10; the first adjustment handle 9 is connected to the first adjustment plate 5, and the second adjustment handle 10 is connected to the second adjustment plate 6. Under the action of external force, the first adjustment handle 9 can drive the first adjustment plate 5 to move relative to the chopstick cage body 1, and the second adjustment handle 10 can drive the second adjustment plate 6 to move relative to the chopstick cage body 1. Further, one end of the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 is respectively provided with a first screw 11 and a second screw 12; the first adjustment handle 9 and the second adjustment handle 10 are respectively provided with internal threads 13 that match the first screw 11 and the second screw 12; the chopstick cage body 1 is provided with a first through hole 14 and a second through hole 15 for respectively passing the first screw 11 and the second screw 12.

[0059] During use, the first screw 11 and the second screw 12 are respectively inserted into the first through hole 14 and the second through hole 15, the first protrusion 7 and the second protrusion 8 are arranged inside the chopstick cage body 1, and the first adjustment handle 9 and the second adjustment handle 10 are arranged outside the chopstick cage body 1. The user rotates the first adjustment handle 9 to make its internal thread 13 match with the external thread on the first screw 11, thereby adjusting the length of the first screw 11 passing through the first through hole 14, and then adjusting the position of the first protrusion 7; similarly, the user rotates the second adjustment handle 10 to make its internal thread 13 match with the external thread on the second screw 12, thereby adjusting the length of the second screw 12 passing through the second through hole 15, and then adjusting the position of the second protrusion 8. The thread matching adjustment method can achieve fine adjustment, so that the size of the separation groove 2 can be adjusted more accurately.

[0060] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, a first annular limit slot and a second annular limit slot are provided on the outer side of the chopstick cage main body 1; the first adjustment handle 9 and the second adjustment handle 10 are respectively provided with a first limit buckle 29 and a second limit buckle 30 that cooperate with the first limit slot and the second limit slot; the first limit buckle 29 and the second limit buckle 30 can slide in the first limit slot and the second limit slot respectively, so that the first adjustment handle 9 and the second adjustment handle 10 can rotate relative to the chopstick cage main body 1.

[0061] In this embodiment, during use, when the user rotates the first adjustment handle 9 in the forward direction, the first adjustment handle 9 rotates relative to the chopstick cage body 1, and the first screw 11 and the first adjustment handle 9 are threadedly matched to move relative to each other, so that the first screw 11 drives the first adjustment plate 5 to move in the first direction; when the user rotates the first adjustment handle 9 in the reverse direction, the first adjustment handle 9 rotates relative to the chopstick cage body 1, and the first screw 11 and the first adjustment handle 9 are threadedly matched to move relative to each other, so that the first screw 11 drives the first adjustment plate 5 to move in the second direction opposite to the first direction. Similarly, when the user rotates the second adjustment handle 10 in the forward direction, the second screw 12 drives the second adjustment plate 6 to move in the first direction; when the user rotates the second adjustment handle 10 in the reverse direction, the second screw 12 drives the second adjustment plate 6 to move in the second direction.

[0062] like Fig. 9 As shown, on the basis of the above embodiment, further, a limiting protrusion 16 is provided on the first adjustment plate 5; the extension direction of the limiting protrusion 16 is the same as the length extension direction of the first adjustment plate 5; the second adjustment plate 6 is provided with a limiting groove 17 matching the limiting protrusion 16; the extension direction of the limiting groove 17 is the same as the length extension direction of the second adjustment plate 6.

[0063] Preferably, there may be multiple limiting protrusions 16 and limiting grooves 17.

[0064] Specifically, the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 are respectively provided with a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove; the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove extend along the length direction of the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 respectively; the chopstick cage body 1 is provided with a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion respectively matched with the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6. During use, the first limiting groove and the first limiting protrusion match to make the first adjustment plate 5 move along the extension direction of the first limiting groove; the second limiting groove and the second limiting protrusion match to make the second adjustment plate 6 move along the extension direction of the second limiting groove. The above arrangement can limit the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6, so that the movement of the two is more stable.

[0065] In this embodiment, during use, when the first adjustment plate 5 and the second adjustment plate 6 move relative to each other, the limiting protrusion 16 moves in the limiting groove 17, which can improve the stability of the movement of the two.

[0066] like Figure 2-Figure 5 As shown, on the basis of the above embodiment, further, the chopstick separation device 28 includes a plurality of baffles 19 and a base 20; the base 20 is provided with installation grooves 21 for connecting the baffles 19 at intervals; the base 20 is connected to the chopstick cage body 1; two adjacent baffles 19 and the base 20 form a separation groove 2.

[0067] like Figure 11-Figure 14 As shown, specifically, the blocking member 19 includes a mounting post 23 and a plurality of groups of blocking pieces. Each group of blocking pieces includes two sub-blocking pieces 24 of the same structure and size, and the two sub-blocking pieces 24 are symmetrically arranged relative to the central axis of the mounting post 23; and the plurality of groups of blocking pieces are sequentially spaced along the circumference of the mounting post 23, and the distance from the end of each group of blocking pieces away from the mounting post 23 to the mounting post 23 increases sequentially. An annular clamping block 25 is arranged at the bottom of the mounting post 23, and the clamping block 25 can be deformed, and the outer diameter of the clamping block 25 is larger than the outer diameter of the opening of the mounting groove 21, and the outer diameter of the mounting post 23 is not larger than the outer diameter of the opening of the mounting groove 21. During the installation process, the user makes the clamping block 25 and the mounting groove 21 interference fit, so that the clamping block 25 is embedded in the mounting groove 21, so that the mounting post 23 is clamped in the mounting groove 21.

[0068] The blocking member 19 may be fixedly connected or rotatably connected to the base 20 via the mounting groove 21 .

[0069] Specifically, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Fig.11 , Fig.12 , Fig.15 as well as Fig.16 As shown, Figure 2and Figure 3 They are respectively the state of the minimum size and the state of the maximum size of the partition groove 2. When the stopper 19 is fixedly connected to the base 20, a plurality of semicircular protrusions 27 are provided on the annular block 25, and correspondingly, a plurality of semicircular slots 26 cooperating with the protrusions 27 are provided on the inner wall of the mounting groove 21. In addition, the plurality of protrusions 27 are arranged corresponding to the plurality of groups of baffles. During use, a partition groove 2 is formed between the sub-blocking pieces 24 of two adjacent stoppers 19, and the user selects a corresponding group of baffles according to the diameter or width of the chopsticks 3; then the mounting column 23 is clamped in the mounting groove 21 and the protrusions 27 corresponding to the group of baffles are matched with the slots 26 to ensure that the partition groove 2 of the size can act on the chopsticks 3. When the size of the partition groove 2 needs to be changed, only the stopper 19 needs to be rotated, and the semicircular shape can play a guiding role and is convenient for rotation, and the protrusions 27 should be able to deform. The setting of the plurality of groups of baffles can make it suitable for chopsticks 3 of various sizes, expanding the scope of application of the chopstick cage.

[0070] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Fig.13 as well as Fig.14 As shown, Figure 4 and Figure 5 They are respectively the state of the maximum size and the state of the minimum size of the separation groove 2. When the stopper 19 is rotatably connected to the base 20, no other fixing structure is required on the stopper 19. During use, because the stopper 19 is not limited in the circumferential direction and can rotate freely, the stopper 19 will automatically rotate to a suitable angle due to the force applied by the chopsticks 3 to adapt to chopsticks 3 of different sizes. The user does not need to manually adjust the stopper 19 to select a suitable gap width, which improves the convenience of using the chopstick cage.

[0071] In this embodiment, during use, the user puts multiple chopsticks 3 into the chopstick cage body 1 at the same time, and only one chopstick 3 can be accommodated between the two stoppers 19, and the remaining chopsticks 3 will slide into the separation groove 2 formed between the two adjacent stoppers 19 and the base 20. When all the chopsticks 3 are located in different separation grooves 2, the chopsticks 3 are separated from each other, thereby improving the cleaning and drying effect of the chopsticks 3.

[0072] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, a plurality of chopstick separating devices 28 are arranged at intervals on the chopstick cage body 1 .

[0073] Furthermore, the chopstick cage body 1 includes a rectangular limit frame 31 , a bottom wall 32 and a plurality of partitions 33 ; the partitions 33 are arranged inside a cavity formed by the limit frame 31 and the bottom wall 32 ; and a plurality of chopstick separation devices 28 are respectively arranged on the plurality of partitions 33 .

[0074] Specifically, the chopsticks separation devices 28 of different structures can be arranged on the same chopstick cage body 1. The chopsticks separation devices 28 of different structures are arranged on different partitions 33 respectively.

[0075] For example: Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the chopstick cage body 1 is provided with a chopstick separation device 28 having a first adjustment plate 5 and a second adjustment plate 6 and a chopstick separation device 28 having a plurality of stoppers 19 and a base 20 .

[0076] In this embodiment, during use, the provision of a plurality of chopstick separation devices 28 enables the chopstick cage body 1 to contain more chopsticks 3 at one time, thereby improving the efficiency of washing and drying the chopsticks 3 .

[0077] On the basis of the above embodiment, further, an embodiment of the present invention provides a dishwasher, which includes the above chopstick cage.

[0078] In this embodiment, during use, the user puts multiple chopsticks 3 into the chopstick cage body 1 at the same time. Since the width of the partition groove 2 is greater than the diameter or width of one chopstick 3 and less than the sum of the diameters or widths of two chopsticks 3, when two or more chopsticks 3 fall on the position of one partition groove 2, since one partition groove 2 can only limit one chopstick 3, the remaining chopsticks 3 will slide to one side of the partition groove 2, that is, slide into the adjacent partition groove 2. If there are redundant chopsticks 3 that do not slide and separate automatically, the user only needs to gently shake the chopstick cage body 1 to apply external force to the chopsticks 3. Multiple partition grooves 2 arranged at intervals can hold multiple chopsticks 3 and separate the multiple chopsticks 3, thereby improving the cleaning and drying effect of the chopsticks 3.

[0079] As can be seen from the above, the setting of the chopstick cage of the above dishwasher does not require the user to place the chopsticks 3 separately one by one, that is, multiple chopsticks 3 can be separated one by one through the separation groove 2, the operation steps are simple, the convenience of use can be improved, and the efficiency is high.

[0080] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A chopstick cage, characterized in that: It comprises a chopstick cage main body (1) and a chopstick separation device (28) arranged on the chopstick cage main body (1); The chopstick separation device (28) can form a plurality of separation grooves (2) arranged at intervals; the separation grooves (2) are used to hold the chopsticks (3); the width of the separation grooves (2) is greater than the diameter or width of one chopstick (3) and less than the sum of the diameters or widths of two chopsticks (3); The width of the separation groove (2) is variable; The chopstick separation device (28) comprises a first adjustment plate (5) and a second adjustment plate (6); The first adjustment plate (5) and the second adjustment plate (6) are respectively slidably connected to the chopstick cage body (1) and can be fixed at a preset position; a plurality of first protrusions (7) and a plurality of second protrusions (8) are respectively arranged at intervals on the first adjustment plate (5) and the second adjustment plate (6); the plurality of first protrusions (7) and the plurality of second protrusions (8) are arranged in an alternating manner to form the separation groove (2); A slide groove (18) is provided on the chopstick cage body (1) along the width direction of the dividing groove (2), and a portion of the first adjustment plate (5) and the second adjustment plate (6) are installed in the slide groove (18), and the first adjustment plate (5) and the second adjustment plate (6) can move relative to the slide groove (18); The first adjustment plate (5) is provided with a limiting protrusion (16); the extension direction of the limiting protrusion (16) is the same as the length extension direction of the first adjustment plate (5); the second adjustment plate (6) is provided with a limiting groove (17) matched with the limiting protrusion (16); the extension direction of the limiting groove (17) is the same as the length extension direction of the second adjustment plate (6); The limiting protrusion (16) and the limiting groove (17) are respectively arranged on the part of the first adjustment plate (5) and the second adjustment plate (6) installed in the sliding groove (18).

2. The chopstick cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: Along the width direction of the separation groove (2), the first adjustment plate (5) and the second adjustment plate (6) can move relatively to adjust the width of the separation groove (2).

3. The chopstick cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: Parts of the first adjustment plate (5) and the second adjustment plate (6) are exposed outside the slide groove (18).

4. The chopstick cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The chopstick separation device (28) further comprises a first adjustment handle (9) and a second adjustment handle (10); The first adjustment handle (9) is connected to the first adjustment plate (5), and the second adjustment handle (10) is connected to the second adjustment plate (6); under the action of an external force, the first adjustment handle (9) can drive the first adjustment plate (5) to move relative to the chopstick cage body (1), and the second adjustment handle (10) can drive the second adjustment plate (6) to move relative to the chopstick cage body (1).

5. The chopstick cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first screw rod (11) and a second screw rod (12) are respectively disposed at one end of the first adjustment plate (5) and the second adjustment plate (6); The first adjustment handle (9) and the second adjustment handle (10) are respectively provided with internal threads (13) matching with the first screw rod (11) and the second screw rod (12); the chopstick cage body (1) is provided with a first through hole (14) and a second through hole (15) for respectively passing the first screw rod (11) and the second screw rod (12).

6. The chopstick cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer side of the chopstick cage body (1) is provided with an annular first limit slot and an annular second limit slot; the first adjustment handle (9) and the second adjustment handle (10) are respectively provided with a first limit buckle (29) and a second limit buckle (30) which cooperate with the first limit slot and the second limit slot; The first limiting buckle (29) and the second limiting buckle (30) can slide in the first limiting slot and the second limiting slot respectively, so that the first adjustment handle (9) and the second adjustment handle (10) can rotate relative to the chopstick cage body (1).

7. A chopstick cage, characterized in that: It comprises a chopstick cage main body (1) and a chopstick separation device (28) arranged on the chopstick cage main body (1); The chopstick separation device (28) can form a plurality of separation grooves (2) arranged at intervals; the separation grooves (2) are used to hold the chopsticks (3); the width of the separation grooves (2) is greater than the diameter or width of one chopstick (3) and less than the sum of the diameters or widths of two chopsticks (3); The width of the separation groove (2) is variable; The chopstick separation device (28) comprises a plurality of blocking members (19) and a base (20); The base (20) is provided with installation grooves (21) for connecting the blocking members (19) at intervals; the base (20) is connected to the chopstick cage body (1); two adjacent blocking members (19) and the base (20) form the separation groove (2); The blocking member (19) comprises a mounting post (23) and a plurality of groups of blocking sheets, each group of blocking sheets comprises two sub-blocking sheets (24) of the same structure and size, and the two sub-blocking sheets (24) are symmetrically arranged relative to the central axis of the mounting post (23); and the plurality of groups of blocking sheets are sequentially spaced along the circumference of the mounting post (23), and the distance from the mounting post (23) to one end of each group of blocking sheets away from the mounting post (23) increases sequentially.

8. The chopstick cage according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A plurality of chopstick separation devices (28) are arranged at intervals on the chopstick cage main body (1).

9. The chopstick cage according to claim 7, wherein the chopstick cage body (1) comprises a rectangular limiting frame (31), a bottom wall (32) and a plurality of partitions (33); The partition (33) is arranged inside the cavity formed by the limiting frame (31) and the bottom wall (32); and a plurality of chopstick separating devices (28) are respectively arranged on a plurality of the partitions (33).

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that: The invention comprises the chopstick cage as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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