Dishwashing machine

Abstract

This disclosure discloses a dishwashing machine in which a washing tank with an opening at the top is housed within a housing that can be inserted and removed in a front-to-back direction through the front opening of a box-shaped housing (22) with an opening at the front. The dishwashing machine includes a front panel (24a) located in front of the washing tank; and a surface material position adjustment unit capable of adjusting the position of the front surface of the surface material (28) mounted on the front surface of the front panel (24a) to a substantially uniform position based on the thickness of the surface material (28). The surface material position adjustment unit is configured to allow for switching the front and back sides of a partition (40) that is substantially symmetrically configured from left to right based on the thickness of the surface material (28), thereby enabling the adjustment of the position of the front surface of the surface material (28) to a substantially uniform position. Thus, a dishwashing machine is provided that enhances the design flexibility with other structures in an integrated kitchen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a dishwashing machine that is assembled into a complete kitchen. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, these dishwashing machines consisted of built-in dishwashing units and were housed (embedded) under the kitchen countertop that formed the overall kitchen layout. The typical layout of a kitchen countertop includes structures such as pull-out storage sections or hinged storage sections located beneath it, as well as microwave ovens, dishwashing machines, and other similar items.

[0003] The storage units and other integrated kitchen structures built beneath the kitchen countertop with the aforementioned structure have surface materials. Generally, the raw materials, colors, and patterns of these surface materials are uniform. Furthermore, they are specifically designed so that, when all storage units are closed, their surfaces are roughly on the same plane. This results in a more aesthetically pleasing overall kitchen appearance. Correspondingly, the surfaces of the dishwashing machine and microwave oven stored within the integrated kitchen also share the same color and pattern, and their surface arrangement is aligned with the overall kitchen structure. This achieves a sense of unity within the kitchen.

[0004] Furthermore, the aforementioned embedded dishwashing machine includes: a front panel located in front of the washing tank, which is configured to be accessible through a front opening in the main body of the dishwashing machine; an operation panel formed on the upper part of the front surface of the front panel; and a door formed by installing a decorative material (surface material) on the lower part of the operation panel. Thus, the embedded dishwashing mechanism allows the user to easily pull out the washing tank. In this case, the decorative material is made of the same material as the surface material of other structures in the overall kitchen that houses the dishwashing machine. Therefore, if the surface material is changed, the thickness of the decorative material also needs to be changed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-253825 (hereinafter referred to as "Patent Document 1") discloses a dishwashing machine in which the surface position of the decorative material is adjusted in the front-to-back direction, and the decorative material is installed on the front surface of the front panel, allowing for approximately constant surface position even when the thickness of the decorative material changes.

[0005] In recent years, when dishwashing machines are installed in integrated kitchens, there is a requirement for a seamless integration between the front surface of the dishwashing machine's front panel and the front surface of its operating section. However, adjusting the front-to-back position of the front panel cannot satisfy this requirement for a unified design on the sides of the front panel. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention provides a dishwashing machine that, when housed in an integrated kitchen, enables the front surface of the face material installed on the front surface of the dishwashing machine to be approximately coplanar with the front surface of the operation part of the dishwashing machine, and improves its design compatibility with other structures in the integrated kitchen.

[0007] This invention relates to a dishwashing machine, wherein a washing tank with an opening at the top is housed within a housing that can be inserted and removed in a front-to-back direction through the front opening of a box-shaped housing with an opening at the front. The dishwashing machine includes: a front panel disposed in front of the washing tank; and a surface material position adjustment unit capable of adjusting the position of the front surface of the surface material mounted on the front surface of the front panel to a substantially uniform position. The surface material position adjustment unit is configured to interchange the front and back sides of a substantially symmetrically configured partition based on the thickness of the surface material, thereby enabling the adjustment of the front surface position of the surface material to a substantially uniform position.

[0008] Based on the above structure, when the dishwashing machine is integrated into a kitchen, the front surface of the material installed on the front surface of the dishwashing machine and the front surface of the operating part of the dishwashing machine can be adjusted to be substantially coplanar. Therefore, a dishwashing machine that improves its design flexibility with other structures in a kitchen can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the dishwashing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention housed in an integrated kitchen.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the dishwashing machine according to this embodiment.

[0011] Figure 3A This is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the structure near the operating section and the front panel when the surface material thickness of the dishwashing machine in this embodiment is "large".

[0012] Figure 3B This is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the structure near the operating section and the front panel when the surface material thickness of the dishwashing machine in this embodiment is "medium".

[0013] Figure 3C This is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the structure near the operating section and the front panel when the surface material thickness of the dishwashing machine in this embodiment is "small".

[0014] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the shell and the surface material of the dishwashing machine in this embodiment when the surface material thickness is "large".

[0015] Figure 5This is an exploded perspective view of the shell and the surface material of the dishwashing machine in this embodiment when the surface material thickness is "medium".

[0016] Figure 6A This is an exploded perspective view of the front panel and partition of the dishwashing machine of this embodiment when the surface material thickness is "medium".

[0017] Figure 6B This is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the front panel and the upper part of the partition.

[0018] Figure 6C This is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the front panel and the lower part of the partition.

[0019] Figure 7 These are the front view of the second partition and the front panel of the dishwashing machine according to this embodiment.

[0020] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view of the shell and the surface material of the dishwashing machine in this embodiment when the surface material thickness is "small".

[0021] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the storage unit of the dishwashing machine in the integrated kitchen of this embodiment, with a housing position adjustment member and a rear restraint member provided on the storage setting surface.

[0022] Figure 10A This is a front view of the dishwashing machine according to this embodiment.

[0023] Figure 10B This is an enlarged partial front view of the housing position adjustment component of the dishwashing machine.

[0024] Figure 11A This is a partially enlarged front view of the dishwashing machine in this embodiment when the housing is lowered.

[0025] Figure 11B This is a magnified front view of the dishwashing machine when its housing is raised.

[0026] Figure 11C It is along the direction when the housing position of the dishwashing machine in this embodiment is lowered. Figure 10B The cross-sectional view of line 11C-11C shown.

[0027] Figure 11D It is along the direction that raises the position of the dishwashing machine's housing. Figure 10B The cross-sectional view of line 11D-11D shown.

[0028] Figure 12A These are a top view and a partial sectional view of the dishwashing machine of this embodiment with the housing position adjustment member moved to the front position.

[0029] Figure 12B These are a top view and a partial sectional view of the dishwashing machine with the housing position adjustment component moved to the middle position.

[0030] Figure 12C These are a top view and a partial sectional view of the dishwashing machine with the housing position adjustment component moved to the rear position. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0032] (Implementation Method)

[0033] The following uses Figure 1 The tableware washing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the dishwashing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention housed in an integrated kitchen K.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment has an operation section 24b provided on the surface of the door 24 and a surface material 28 installed below the operation section 24b. The surface material 28 has the same raw material as the surface material of the overall kitchen structure arranged below the kitchen countertop K, and has the same color and pattern. Therefore, when the dishwashing machine 1 is housed and an overall kitchen is constructed, a sense of unity with the surrounding overall kitchen structure can be achieved. As a result, an overall kitchen with an aesthetically pleasing appearance can be constructed.

[0036] The following uses Figure 2 The structure of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the dishwashing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment is configured as a so-called pull-out type. That is, the dishwashing machine 1 has a housing 22 and a washing tank 23, etc. The housing 22 has a front opening 21 with an opening at the front and is formed in a box shape. The washing tank 23 is disposed inside the housing 22 and has an opening at the top. Furthermore, the dishwashing machine 1 is configured such that the washing tank 23 can move back and forth along the front opening 21 of the housing 22, and the washing tank 23 can be pulled out forward to place tableware 26 into the washing tank 23 with an opening at the top or to remove tableware 26 from the washing tank 23.

[0039] The housing 22 is connected to connecting components for water supply and drainage pipes and a power supply. Furthermore, the washing tank 23, disposed within the housing 22, is connected to a water supply valve, a water supply pump, and a water supply pipe. The dishwashing machine also includes a washing nozzle disposed on the bottom surface of the washing tank 23 and driven to rotate. The washing nozzle sprays washing water or rinsing water mixed with detergent. This cleans the tableware 26 stored in the dish basket 27 within the washing tank 23.

[0040] Furthermore, the second slide rail (not shown) mounted on the outer side of the washing tank 23 slides on the first slide rail (not shown) mounted on the inner side of the housing 22. This allows the washing tank 23 to enter and exit relative to the front opening 21 of the housing 22. Moreover, when the washing tank 23 is pushed into the housing 22, the upper opening 25 of the washing tank 23 is sealed by the inner cover. This prevents water sprayed from the washing nozzles and used to wash the tableware 26 from splashing out of the washing tank 23.

[0041] The dishwashing machine 1 has a door 24 located in front of the washing tank 23. The door 24 consists of a front panel 24a with a width approximately the same as (or equal to) that of the washing tank 23, an operating section 24b located above the front panel 24a, and a surface material 28 located below the operating section 24b. The operating section 24b includes an unlocking lever (not shown), an exhaust vent for drying air during dishwashing, and an operation input button. The unlocking lever is configured to release a locking mechanism held in the retracted state when the washing tank 23 is retracted into the housing 22, allowing the washing tank 23 to be pulled out. The operation input button is used by the user to input the operation of the dishwashing machine 1. At this time, the surface material 28 is mounted on the front panel 24a with its upper end contacting the lower end of the operating section 24b. Furthermore, the aforementioned approximately identical (or identical) aspects may be substantially identical.

[0042] The operating part 24b and the surface material 28 constituting the door 24 are formed to a width that can cover the front surface of the housing 22. Therefore, when the door 24 of the dishwashing machine 1 housed in the integrated kitchen is closed, that is, when the washing tank 23 is housed in the housing 22, as... Figure 2 As shown, the door 24 closes the front opening 21 of the housing 22. At this time, as... Figure 1 As shown, the door 24 is positioned with a predetermined gap between it and the overall kitchen structure surrounding it. This allows the door 24 to be positioned in a way that creates a sense of unity within the overall kitchen structure.

[0043] Surface material 28 and Figure 1The surface materials of the kitchen's overall structure, such as pull-out storage units L, hinged storage units M, or fixed panels built under the kitchen countertop K, are made of the same raw material, color, and pattern. Furthermore, the surface material 28 and the surface panels are installed such that their respective surface positions are located on approximately the same (or the same) plane.

[0044] Generally, when constructing a complete kitchen, the surface materials of the kitchen's structures are formed by diverse surface designs, employing a wide variety of raw materials, colors, and patterns. Therefore, in many cases, the thickness of the surface materials varies. That is to say, for the surface material 28 of the dishwashing machine 1, in order to maintain the aforementioned uniformity, the thickness needs to be adjusted accordingly to match the surface materials of the overall kitchen structure. Therefore, as... Figures 3A-3C As shown, the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with a partition 40, which is an example of a surface material position adjustment unit, capable of responding to changes in the thickness of the surface material 28.

[0045] Moreover, such as Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the rear limiting member 30, exemplified as a rear movement limiting part, is fixed to the storage mounting surface 29 at the lower rear of the housing 22 of the integrated kitchen by a plurality of screws (not shown). The rear limiting member 30 slides freely into the locking hole 30a formed on the lower back of the housing 22 as the housing 22 moves from the front. This restricts the housing 22 from moving to a position further rear than a predetermined position. Furthermore, by inserting the locking hole 30a into the rear limiting member 30, the rear of the housing 22 is prevented from rising due to the weight of the washing tub 23 when it is pulled out.

[0046] Additionally, the housing 22 includes a housing position adjustment member 31, exemplified as a housing position adjustment unit, which is disposed on the lower front side and fixed to the receiving surface 29 by a plurality of fixing screws A (not shown). The housing position adjustment member 31, like the rear restraint member 30, restricts the forward movement of the housing 22 and adjusts the position of the housing 22 in both the front-rear and vertical directions. Furthermore, the housing position adjustment member 31 is not limited to the above-described structure; it can be any structure capable of adjusting at least the front-rear position.

[0047] With respect to the housing position adjustment member 31 and the housing 22, by means of the connecting member 31e (see reference) Figure 10BThe housing 22 is secured using housing mounting screws 31d, and the housing position adjusting member 31 is secured using connecting member 31e and housing position adjusting member mounting screws 31f. Thus, the housing position adjusting member 31 is connected to and secured to the housing 22. The housing mounting screws 31d and 31f are configured to rotate freely from the front of the housing 22. The housing mounting screws 31d and 31f can be positioned either higher or lower than the lower end of the face material 28. Further details regarding the housing position adjusting member 31 will be described later.

[0048] The up-down adjusting screw 31a and the front-back adjusting screw 31b of the housing position adjusting member 31 are positioned at least lower than the lower end of the face material 28. Thus, the up-down adjusting screw 31a and the front-back adjusting screw 31b are configured to be freely rotated from the front of the housing 22 by the user even after the face material 28 has been installed on the front panel 24a.

[0049] The dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment is configured as described above.

[0050] The following uses Figures 3A-3C The structure near the operation section 24b and the front plate section 24a of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

[0051] Figure 3A This is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the structure near the operating section 24b and the front plate section 24a when the surface material thickness of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment is "large". Figure 3B This is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the structure near the operating section 24b and the front plate section 24a when the surface material thickness of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment is "medium". Figure 3C This is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the structure near the operating section 24b and the front plate section 24a when the surface material thickness of the dishwashing machine 1 in this embodiment is "small".

[0052] In detail, Figure 3A The diagram shows a front panel 28a with a "large" thickness, mounted on the front panel 24a using a first front panel mounting member 41a and a second front panel mounting member 41b. Specifically, the front panel 28a has a thickness of approximately 21 mm, and the front surface of the operating part 24b is substantially coplanar (including coplanar) with the front surface of the front panel 28a.

[0053] in addition, Figure 3BThe diagram shows a front panel 28b with a thickness of "medium" mounted on the front panel 24a via a partition 40, a first front panel mounting member 41a, and a second front panel mounting member 41b. Specifically, the front panel 28b has a thickness of approximately 18 mm, and the front surface of the operating part 24b is substantially coplanar (including coplanar) with the front surface of the front panel 28b.

[0054] in addition, Figure 3C The diagram shows a small faceplate (28c) with a "small" faceplate thickness mounted on the front panel 24a via a partition 40, a first faceplate mounting member 41a, and a second faceplate mounting member 41b. Specifically, the faceplate (28c) has a thickness of approximately 16 mm, and the front surface of the operating part 24b is substantially coplanar (including coplanar) with the front surface of the faceplate (28c).

[0055] In other words, corresponding to the thickness of the surface material 28 exemplified by surface material (large) 28a, surface material (medium) 28b and surface material (small) 28c, depending on whether or not the partition 40 is inserted, the front surface of the operating part 24b can be made substantially coplanar (including coplanar) with the front surfaces of surface material (large) 28a, surface material (medium) 28b and surface material (small) 28c.

[0056] The operation section 24b and the front plate section 24a of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment are configured as described above.

[0057] The following uses Figure 4 The structure of the surface material "large" 28a and the housing 22, which are examples of the surface material 28 of the dishwashing machine 1 in this embodiment, will be described.

[0058] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the housing 22 and the surface material (large) 28a of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment when the surface material thickness is "large".

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, firstly, the first panel mounting member 41a and the second panel mounting member 41b are threadedly fixed to predetermined positions on the panel (large) 28a. Next, the upper end of the first panel mounting member 41a, located on the upper part of the panel (large) 28a, is hooked into a hole (not shown) on the bottom surface of the operating part 24b. Then, the threaded hole on the side of the second panel mounting member 41b is threadedly fixed to the side of the front panel 24a. Thus, the panel (large) 28a can be fixed to the front panel 24a.

[0060] Next, use Figure 5 The structure of the face material "middle" 28b, which is exemplified as face material 28, and the shell 22 will be described.

[0061] Figure 5This is an exploded perspective view of the housing 22 and the surface material (medium) 28b of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment when the surface material thickness is "medium".

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, firstly, the face material (middle) 28b and the first face material mounting member 41a are fastened together with screws through holes at predetermined positions below the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b. This allows the face material (middle) 28b, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b, and the first face material mounting member 41a to be fixed in place.

[0063] Next, using the holes at predetermined positions above the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b, the face material (middle) 28b and the second face material mounting member 41b are fastened together with screws. This allows the face material (middle) 28b, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b, and the second face material mounting member 41b to be fixed in place.

[0064] Next, the upper end of the first face material mounting member 41a, located on the upper part of the face material (middle) 28b, is attached to the hole (not shown) on the bottom surface of the operating part 24b. Then, the threaded hole on the side of the second face material mounting member 41b is threaded to the side of the front plate part 24a. Thus, the face material (middle) 28b can be fixed to the front plate part 24a. Here, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are examples of partition 40, and the same applies below.

[0065] At this time, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are in a roughly symmetrical relationship (including left-right symmetry).

[0066] Furthermore, the above description uses the example of two partitions, a first partition 40a and a second partition 40b, to constitute the partition 40, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b can be connected at their respective upper and lower parts to form a single partition.

[0067] Next, taking the case of surface material "middle" 28b as an example of surface material 28, we will use... Figures 6A to 6C The configuration structure of the front panel 24a and the partition 40 will be described.

[0068] Figure 6A This is an exploded perspective view of the front plate 24a and the partition plate 40 of the dishwashing machine 1 in Embodiment 1 when the surface material thickness is "medium". Figure 6B This is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the front panel 24a and the upper part of the partition 40. Figure 6C This is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the lower part of the front panel 24a and the partition 40. The first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are equivalent to partition 40.

[0069] Here, as Figure 6B As shown, a display section 40aa is formed on the side of the first partition 40a that contacts the surface material (middle) 28b, indicating the left side and the thickness of the surface material 28 (18.0 mm or less). Furthermore, a display section 40ba is formed on the side of the first partition 40a that contacts the front panel 24a, indicating the right side and the thickness of the surface material 28 (18.1 mm to 18.9 mm or less).

[0070] Furthermore, a display section (not shown) indicating the right side and the thickness of the surface material 28 (18.0 mm or less) is formed on the side of the second partition 40b that contacts the surface material (middle) 28b. Also, a display section (not shown) indicating the left side and the thickness of the surface material 28 (18.1 mm to 18.9 mm or less) is formed on the side of the second partition 40b that contacts the front panel 24a.

[0071] In other words, display sections indicating the left and right arrangement positions and the corresponding thickness of the surface material are formed on both surfaces of the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b. Therefore, when the installer installs the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b onto the surface material 28 (e.g., surface material "middle" 28b), the following situation can be prevented: the left and right arrangement positions and the arranged surfaces of the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b relative to the predetermined thickness of the surface material 28 are incorrectly installed on the dishwashing machine 1.

[0072] In addition, such as Figure 6A As shown, the surfaces of the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b that contact the face material (middle) 28b have multiple holes, but their surfaces are generally planar (including planar).

[0073] On the other hand, like in Figure 7 As shown in the front view of the second partition 40b and the front panel 24a of the dishwashing machine 1 of Embodiment 1, partition side ribs 42, exemplified as ribs, are formed on the surfaces (opposite surfaces) of the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b that contact the front panel 24a. Furthermore, the front panel 24a has a front panel side groove 43, exemplified as a groove, formed on the surface of the front panel 24a opposite to the partition side ribs 42. Thus, the partition side ribs 42 are configured to match the front panel side groove 43 of the front panel 24a.

[0074] In other words, the partition side ribs 42 of the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are configured to match the front panel side groove 43 of the front panel portion 24a. Thus, as Figure 3BAs shown, when the face material (middle) 28b is installed on the front panel 24a, mechanical strength can be maintained and the thickness of the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b can be made thinner. As a result, the front surface of the operating part 24b and the front surface of the face material (middle) 28b can be easily configured to be substantially coplanar (including coplanar).

[0075] Next, taking the case of "small" 28c as an example of surface material 28, we will use... Figure 8 The configuration structure of the front panel 24a and the partition 40 will be described.

[0076] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view of the housing 22, partition 40, and surface material 28 of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment when the surface material thickness is "small".

[0077] like Figure 8 As shown, firstly, using screws, the face material (small) 28c and the first face material mounting member 41a are fastened together by means of the holes at predetermined positions below the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b. Thus, the face material (small) 28c, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b, and the first face material mounting member 41a can be fixed.

[0078] Next, using the holes at predetermined positions above the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b, the face material (small) 28c and the second face material mounting member 41b are fastened together with screws. This allows the face material (small) 28c, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b, and the second face material mounting member 41b to be fixed in place.

[0079] Next, the upper end of the first faceplate mounting member 41a, located on the upper part of the faceplate (small) 28c, is attached to the hole (not shown) on the bottom surface of the operating part 24b. Then, the threaded hole on the side of the second faceplate mounting member 41b and the side of the front plate part 24a are threaded together. Thus, the faceplate (small) 28c can be fixed to the front plate part 24a.

[0080] At this time, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are in a roughly symmetrical (including symmetrical) relationship. Furthermore, when the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are installed on the small faceplate 28c, compared to when the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are installed on the medium faceplate 28b, the left and right sides, as well as the front and back sides, of the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are interchanged.

[0081] Furthermore, the example described above, which uses two partitions, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b, to form the partition 40, is not limited to this. For example, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b can be connected at their respective upper and lower parts to form a single partition. According to this structure, it can be installed on the surface material (small) 28c by simply changing the front and back of one partition. Therefore, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b can be easily installed on the surface material (small) 28c without considering left or right positions.

[0082] In other words, Figure 8 The structure is Figure 3C In the structure shown, the partition side ribs 42 of the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are in contact with the face material (small) 28c. Therefore, the distance between the face material (small) 28c and the front plate portion 24a increases by an amount corresponding to the thickness of the partition side ribs 42. As a result, the front surface of the relatively thin face material (small) 28c and the front surface of the operating portion 24b can be easily configured to be substantially coplanar (including coplanar) using a simple structure.

[0083] Furthermore, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b are arranged across approximately the upper and lower ends (including the upper and lower ends) of the front panel portion 24a. Therefore, the first partition 40a and the second partition 40b can be used to fill the face material (middle) 28b, face material (small) 28c and the front panel portion 24a as much as possible without gaps.

[0084] The tableware washing machine 1 of the embodiment is constructed as described above, including the surface material and the housing 22.

[0085] The following uses Figure 9 The structure of the storage surface 29 of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment, which is stored in the overall kitchen, will be described.

[0086] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the storage and setting surface 29 of the dishwashing machine 1 in the integrated kitchen K of this embodiment, in which the housing position adjustment member 31 and the rear restriction member 30 are provided.

[0087] In other words, before installing the dishwashing machine 1 in the overall kitchen, such as Figure 9 As shown, firstly, the rear limiting member 30 is fixed to a predetermined position approximately at the rear center (including the rear center) of the storage mounting surface 29 using multiple screws. Furthermore, the housing position adjusting member 31 is fixed to predetermined positions on the left and right sides of the storage mounting surface 29 using multiple fixing screws A (not shown).

[0088] Furthermore, the rear restraint member 30 can also be installed at predetermined positions to the left and right of the rear of the storage mounting surface 29, opposite to the housing position adjustment member 31. This allows for the stable mounting of the dishwashing machine 1 using the storage mounting surface 29.

[0089] Next, the piping and wiring are connected to the dishwashing machine 1.

[0090] Next, the rear restraining member 30 of the receiving mounting surface 29 is inserted into the locking hole 30a formed on the lower part of the back surface of the housing 22 (see reference). Figure 2 The dishwashing machine 1 is slid in from the front and assembled onto the storage surface 29. Then, on the front surface of the housing 22, the housing position adjustment member 31 is fixed to the housing position adjustment member 31 by means of the connecting member 31e and the housing position adjustment member mounting screw 31f. Furthermore, in the above-described fixed state, the housing position adjustment member 31 and the housing 22 are fixed to the storage surface 29 by means of the connecting member 31e and the housing mounting screw 31d.

[0091] Then, like Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 8 As explained, the large panel 28a, the medium panel 28b, and the partition 40, or the small panel 28c and the partition 40, are fixed to the front panel 24a of the door 24. In this embodiment, the front surface of any of the aforementioned panels and the front surface of the operating section 24b are approximately coplanar (including coplanar). The positional relationship between the front surfaces of the other left and right storage shelves and other structures of the overall kitchen K and the front surface of the panel 28 is then confirmed. If their positions are inconsistent, the front-back position of the housing 22 is adjusted using the housing position adjustment member 31, which is fixed to predetermined positions on the left and right sides of the storage mounting surface 29.

[0092] At this time, the up-down adjusting screw 31a and the front-back adjusting screw 31b of the housing position adjusting member 31 are positioned at least lower than the lower end of the face material 28, as described above. In other words, the up-down adjusting screw 31a and the front-back adjusting screw 31b are configured such that they can rotate freely from the front of the housing 22 even after the face material 28 is installed on the front plate portion 24a.

[0093] Therefore, when the dishwashing machine 1 is housed in the integrated kitchen, the front surface of the face material 28 installed on the front surface of the dishwashing machine 1, the front surface of the operating part 24b of the dishwashing machine 1, and the front surfaces of other structures such as drawers in the integrated kitchen can be adjusted to be approximately coplanar (including coplanar). As a result, the design flexibility of the dishwashing machine 1 and other structures of the integrated kitchen K can be improved.

[0094] The storage surface 29 of the integrated kitchen K is constructed as described above, and the dishwashing machine 1 of the embodiment is stored in the integrated kitchen K.

[0095] The following uses Figures 10A to 11D The method of adjusting the front surface of the dishwashing machine 1 to be approximately coplanar (including coplanar) with the front surfaces of other structures of the overall kitchen K in the vertical direction is specifically explained.

[0096] Figure 10A This is a front view of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment. Figure 10B This is an enlarged partial front view of the housing position adjustment component 31 of the dishwashing machine 1.

[0097] like Figure 10A As shown, the housing 22 of the dishwashing machine 1 has housing position adjustment members 31 installed on the lower left and right sides. Furthermore, as... Figure 10B As shown, the housing 22 has a front-to-back adjusting screw 31b, a vertical adjusting screw 31a, a housing position adjusting member mounting screw 31f, and a housing mounting screw 31d located approximately above (including above) the housing position adjusting member mounting screw 31f, mounted from the left side of the lower left portion. Furthermore, the housing 22 also has the aforementioned screws mounted approximately symmetrically (including symmetrically) on the lower right side, similar to the lower left side.

[0098] Figure 11A This is a partially enlarged front view of the dishwashing machine 1 of this embodiment when the housing position is lowered. Figure 11B This is a magnified front view of the dishwashing machine 1 when the housing is raised. Figure 11C This refers to the movement along the housing of the dishwashing machine 1 in this embodiment when its position is lowered. Figure 10B The cross-sectional view of line 11C-11C shown. Figure 11D It is along the direction when the housing of the dishwashing machine 1 rises. Figure 10B The cross-sectional view of line 11D-11D shown.

[0099] The housing position adjustment components 31 at the lower left and right sides of the housing 22 are both capable of adjusting the position of the housing by rotating the up and down adjustment screws 31a to the right. Figure 11A state to Figure 11B The state shown raises the height of housing 22. Furthermore, this example illustrates a rise of approximately 3 mm, but is not limited to this.

[0100] Similarly, the housing position adjustment members 31 at the lower left and right sides of the housing 22 are both capable of adjusting the position of the housing by rotating the up and down adjustment screws 31a to the left. Figure 11B state to Figure 11A The height of the housing 22 is lowered as shown.

[0101] More specifically, as Figure 11C and Figure 11D shown, by rotating the vertical adjustment screw 31a in the right direction, the first alignment member 31g moves toward the vertical adjustment screw 31a side (front). Then, the inclined surface of the first alignment member 31g contacts the inclined surface of the second alignment member 31h and the second alignment member 31h rises. Thereby, the height position of the housing 22 can be raised.

[0102] Similarly, by rotating the vertical adjustment screw 31a in the left direction, the first alignment member 31g moves toward the side opposite to the side where the vertical adjustment screw 31a is located (rear). Then, the inclined surface of the first alignment member 31g contacts the inclined surface of the second alignment member 31h and the second alignment member 31h descends. Thereby, the height position of the housing 22 can be lowered.

[0103] Next, the method of adjusting the front surface of the dishwashing machine 1 and the front surfaces of other structures of the integrated kitchen K to be substantially coplanar (including coplanar) in the left - right direction will be specifically described using Figures 12A-12C .

[0104] Figure 12A are a top view (right figure) and a partial cross - sectional view (left figure) in a state where the housing position adjusting member 31 of the dishwashing machine 1 of the present embodiment is moved to the front side position. Figure 12B are a top view (right figure) and a partial cross - sectional view (left figure) in a state where the housing position adjusting member 31 of the dishwashing machine 1 of the present embodiment is moved to the middle position. Figure 12C are a top view (right figure) and a partial cross - sectional view (left figure) in a state where the housing position adjusting member 31 of the dishwashing machine 1 of the present embodiment is moved to the rear side position.

[0105] As Figures 12A-12C shown, the housing position adjusting member 31 has three - connected gourd - shaped holes (Japanese: だんご穴) 31j provided at two locations on the base portion 31i. And, by means of the two - location gourd - shaped holes 31j, the storage installation surface 29 of the integrated kitchen K and the housing position adjusting member 31 are fixed using screws. At this time, with the three - connected gourd - shaped holes 31j formed, it is configured to be able to adjust the front - rear position of the housing 22 of the dishwashing machine 1 in three levels when the housing position adjusting member 31 is set on the storage installation surface 29.

[0106] For example, from Figures 12A to 12B further to Figure 12CWhen viewed from the front, the front-to-back adjusting screw 31b is rotated to the right (clockwise), thereby moving the contour portion 31c of the housing position adjusting member 31 rearward. This allows the housing 22 to move rearward. Furthermore, in this example, it can move rearward by approximately 3 mm per stage.

[0107] In addition, from Figures 12C to 12B Then to Figure 12A When viewed from the front, the front-to-back adjusting screw 31b is rotated to the left (counterclockwise), thereby moving the contour portion 31c of the housing position adjusting member 31 forward. This allows the housing 22 to move forward. Furthermore, in this example, it can move forward approximately 3 mm per stage.

[0108] In other words, the front and rear positions of the housing 22 can be adjusted by using the housing position adjustment member 31 fixed at predetermined positions on the left and right sides of the storage surface 29.

[0109] Based on the above, it is ultimately possible to adjust the front surface of the face material 28 installed on the front surface of the dishwashing machine 1, the front surface of the operating part 24b of the dishwashing machine 1, and the front surfaces of other structures such as drawers in the integrated kitchen to be approximately coplanar (including coplanar). As a result, the design flexibility of the dishwashing machine 1 and other structures of the integrated kitchen K can be improved.

[0110] As described above, the present invention is a dishwashing machine, wherein a washing tank with an opening at the top is housed within a housing in a manner that allows it to enter and exit in a front-to-back direction through the front opening of a box-shaped housing with an opening at the front. Furthermore, the dishwashing machine includes: a front panel disposed in front of the washing tank; and a surface material position adjustment unit capable of adjusting the position of the front surface of the surface material mounted on the front surface of the front panel to a substantially identical position. The surface material position adjustment unit is configured to interchange the front and back sides of a partition that is substantially symmetrically configured from left to right according to the thickness of the surface material, thereby enabling the adjustment of the front surface position of the surface material to a substantially identical position. Therefore, when the dishwashing machine is housed in an integrated kitchen, the front surface of the surface material mounted on the front surface of the dishwashing machine and the front surface of the operating part of the dishwashing machine can be adjusted to be substantially coplanar. As a result, a dishwashing machine can be provided that improves its design compatibility with other structures in an integrated kitchen and can fill the gap between the surface material and the front panel as much as possible.

[0111] Furthermore, the dishwashing machine of the present invention has an operating section that protrudes forward from the front panel above the front panel, and the front surface of the dishwashing material and the front surface of the operating section are substantially coplanar. Therefore, the position of the front surface of the dishwashing material can be matched, for example, with the position of the front surface of the operating section, depending on the thickness of the dishwashing material. Moreover, the gap between the dishwashing material and the front panel can be filled as much as possible.

[0112] Furthermore, the dishwashing mechanism of the present invention allows for adjustments to the front surface position of the dishwashing material to be substantially the same without using the dishwashing material position adjustment unit, depending on the thickness of the dishwashing material. This enables the front surface position of the dishwashing material to match, for example, the front surface position of the operating unit, depending on the thickness of the dishwashing material. Moreover, it allows for filling the gap between the dishwashing material and the front plate portion as much as possible.

[0113] Furthermore, in the dishwashing machine of the present invention, the thickness dimension of the surface material is recorded on the side of the partition opposite to the side that contacts the surface material. This allows the partition to be reliably installed onto the surface material in accordance with its thickness.

[0114] Furthermore, in the dishwashing machine of the present invention, the partitions are substantially symmetrically arranged as a pair, and each partition has a display indicating left on one side and a display indicating right on the other side, and the partition also has a display indicating which side of the face material the partition should be installed on. Therefore, depending on the thickness of the face material, the partition can be reliably installed on the face material even if the front and back sides of the partition are reversed.

[0115] Furthermore, in the dishwashing machine of the present invention, the partition has a rib provided on one side of the partition, and the front plate has a groove provided on the front surface of the front plate and matching the rib. This allows the front surface of the material mounted on the front surface of the dishwashing machine to be substantially coplanar with the front surface of the operating part of the dishwashing machine. As a result, a dishwashing machine that improves design flexibility with other structures in an overall kitchen can be provided.

Claims

1. A dishwashing machine in which a washing tank with an opening at the top is housed within a housing such that it can be inserted and removed in a front-to-back direction from the front opening of a box-shaped housing with an opening at the front, wherein, The dishwashing machine includes: a front plate disposed in front of the washing tank; and a surface material position adjustment unit capable of adjusting the position of the front surface of the surface material to a substantially uniform position based on the thickness of the surface material mounted on the front surface of the front plate. The surface material position adjustment part is composed of two partitions that are substantially symmetrical from left to right. The face material position adjustment unit is configured to adjust the left and right sides and front and back sides of the two partitions according to the thickness of the face material, thereby adjusting the position of the front surface of the face material to a substantially identical position. Each partition has a display section indicating left on one side and a display section indicating right on the other side. Even if the left and right sides and the front and back sides of the two partitions are interchanged, the display section can be used to indicate which side of the surface material the partition is installed on.

2. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1, wherein, The dishwashing machine has an operating section that protrudes forward from the front panel above it. The front surface of the face material and the front surface of the operating part are substantially coplanar.

3. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, This dishwashing mechanism is such that, depending on the thickness of the surface material, it is possible to adjust the position of the front surface of the surface material to substantially the same position without using the surface material position adjustment unit.

4. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The thickness dimension of the face material is recorded on the side of the partition opposite to the side that contacts the face material.

5. The dishwashing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The partition has a rib on one side. The front panel portion has a groove provided on the front surface of the front panel portion and matching the rib.

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