A dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a dishwasher, comprising: a main body having an inner container, in which a spray arm assembly is provided; a door body, which is openably provided on the main body; an electrolytic water disinfection mechanism, which is provided on the door body, and the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism comprises: a shell, which has an electrolytic chamber, which is suitable for accommodating a salt solution, a plurality of water inlet holes provided on at least one side of the shell facing the inner container, and water sprayed by the spray arm assembly is suitable for entering the shell through the water inlet holes, a water outlet is provided on the wall of the electrolytic chamber, and the water outlet is arranged toward the inner container; an electrolytic electrode, which is provided in the electrolytic chamber. When the spray arm assembly is in operation, the water sprayed by the spray arm assembly can enter the electrolytic chamber through the water inlet hole, and the electrolytic electrode electrolyzes the salt solution to generate hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite with strong oxidizing properties. After flowing out through the water outlet, the water enters the water circulation system in the dishwasher, and can disinfect tableware and parts in the dishwasher, with good disinfection effect.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With rising living standards, people's expectations for the hygiene of tableware and food have continuously increased. Dishwashers have gradually entered ordinary households, improving our quality of life. Generally speaking, the core components of existing dishwashers usually include: inner tank assembly, water cup assembly, spray arm assembly, filter assembly, wash pump, drain pump, and piping. Currently, most dishwashers with disinfection functions on the market basically achieve this through the principles of high-temperature steam and UV lamp ozone. Due to the limitations of these two principles, the high-temperature steam has a limited sterilization rate, and the UV lamp ozone content cannot be too high, resulting in certain limitations in sterilization. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect of poor disinfection effect of dishwashers in the prior art, thereby providing a dishwasher with better disinfection effect.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a dishwasher comprising:

[0005] A body having an inner liner in which a spray arm assembly is disposed;

[0006] A door body is provided on the main body in an openable and closable manner;

[0007] The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is provided on the door body and comprises:

[0008] a housing having an electrolysis chamber adapted to contain a salt solution, a plurality of water inlet holes being provided on at least one side of the housing facing the inner container, water sprayed by the spray arm assembly being adapted to enter the housing through the water inlet holes, and a water outlet being provided on a wall of the electrolysis chamber, the water outlet being disposed toward the inner container;

[0009] The electrolysis electrode is arranged in the electrolysis chamber.

[0010] The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism also includes a salt chamber, which is suitable for accommodating salt solutes. The water inlet is arranged on the side wall of the salt chamber. A plurality of first through holes are provided on the bottom wall of the salt chamber. The first through holes are suitable for blocking salt solutes and allowing salt solution to pass through. The salt chamber is connected to the electrolysis chamber.

[0011] The salt chamber is located above the electrolysis chamber.

[0012] The salt chamber comprises a main body structure and an openable and closable cover body arranged on the main body structure.

[0013] The cover body is sealed and connected to the main structure via a first sealing ring.

[0014] The cover is hinged to the main structure.

[0015] The water inlet hole is arranged on the cover body.

[0016] The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism also includes a salinity detection structure.

[0017] The salinity detection structure includes a detection chamber, which is connected to the salt chamber and the electrolysis chamber respectively. The salt solution is suitable for flowing from the salt chamber to the detection chamber and then into the electrolysis chamber through the detection chamber. A floating body is provided in the detection chamber, and a momentary switch is provided on the top wall of the detection chamber.

[0018] The detection chamber extends from the bottom wall to the top wall of the shell, and the detection chamber is located on the same side of the salt chamber and the electrolysis chamber.

[0019] The water outlet is located above the electrolysis electrode.

[0020] The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is sealed and connected to the door body via a second sealing ring.

[0021] The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is connected to the door body via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0022] The door body is provided with a mounting hole, and the buckle structure includes:

[0023] a spring piece, disposed on the door body, the spring piece including a free end, the free end extending toward the mounting hole;

[0024] A slot is provided on the housing. When the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is installed in the installation hole, the free end abuts against the side wall of the slot.

[0025] The door body includes an outer door and an inner door, an installation cavity is formed between the outer door and the inner door, the installation hole is provided on the inner door, and part of the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is located in the installation cavity.

[0026] The shell includes a first part and a second part. The cross-sectional area of ​​the mounting hole is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the first part and smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second part. The card slot is located between the first part and the second part.

[0027] The spring piece includes a fixed portion fixed on the door body, a bent portion located between the free end and the fixed portion, a step portion is formed between the slot and the second portion, the second sealing ring is sleeved on the step portion, and when the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is installed in the mounting hole, the bent portion abuts against the second sealing ring.

[0028] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0029] 1. The dishwasher provided by the present invention is provided with an electrolytic water disinfection mechanism. When the spray arm assembly is in operation, the water sprayed by the spray arm assembly can enter the electrolysis chamber through the water inlet hole. The electrolytic electrode electrolyzes the salt solution to generate hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite with strong oxidizing properties. After flowing out through the water outlet, it enters the water circulation system in the dishwasher, which can disinfect tableware and parts in the dishwasher with good disinfection effect. At the same time, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is installed on the door body, which can easily modify the dishwasher in the prior art, avoids making too many changes to the existing dishwasher, and is conducive to cost saving.

[0030] 2. The dishwasher provided by the present invention, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism also includes a salt chamber, the salt chamber is suitable for accommodating salt solute, the water inlet is provided on the side wall of the salt chamber, and a plurality of first through holes are provided on the bottom wall of the salt chamber, the first through holes are suitable for blocking salt solute and allowing salt solution to pass through, the salt chamber is connected to the electrolysis chamber, and the arrangement of the salt chamber is such that only salt solute needs to be placed in the salt chamber. When the spray arm assembly sprays water into the salt chamber through the water inlet, the salt solute in the salt chamber will be dissolved, and the dissolved salt solution will flow into the electrolysis chamber through the first through holes on the bottom wall.

[0031] 3. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the salt chamber is located above the electrolysis chamber, which is conducive to the automatic flow of the salt solution generated after the salt solute is dissolved into the electrolysis chamber, and the salt solution will not be stored in the salt chamber.

[0032] 4. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the salt chamber includes a main structure and an openable and closable cover provided on the main structure, so as to facilitate the addition of salt solute into the salt chamber.

[0033] 5. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the cover and the main structure are sealed by a first sealing ring, which can prevent the salt solution generated after the salt solute is dissolved, or the water entering the salt cavity from flowing out through the gap between the cover and the main structure.

[0034] 6. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the cover is hinged on the main structure, so that the user can open the cover and add salt solute into the salt chamber conveniently.

[0035] 7. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the water inlet is arranged on the cover, so that the structure is relatively compact.

[0036] 8. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism further includes a salinity detection structure, which can detect the concentration of the salt solution to ensure the electrolytic disinfection effect and prompt the user to add salt solute to the salt chamber in time.

[0037] 9. The dishwasher provided by the present invention has a salinity detection structure including a detection chamber, which is respectively connected to the salt chamber and the electrolysis chamber. The salt solution is suitable for flowing into the detection chamber through the salt chamber and into the electrolysis chamber through the detection chamber. A floating body is provided in the detection chamber, and a momentary switch is provided on the top wall of the detection chamber. When the salt solution in the detection chamber reaches a certain amount and the concentration of the salt solution is sufficient, the floating body will float up and hit the momentary switch, and the momentary switch will close. Therefore, when the momentary switch is closed, it indicates that the concentration of the salt solution is sufficient. When the momentary switch cannot be closed, it indicates that the concentration of the salt solution is insufficient, prompting the user to add salt solute to the salt chamber in time.

[0038] 10. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the detection chamber extends from the bottom wall of the shell to the top wall. The detection chamber is located on the same side of the salt chamber and the electrolysis chamber. The structure is compact, which is conducive to reducing the volume of the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism.

[0039] 11. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the water outlet is located above the electrolysis electrode, which can ensure that the salt solution is fully electrolyzed.

[0040] 12. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is sealed to the door body via a second sealing ring, which can prevent water sprayed from the spray arm assembly from entering between the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism and the door body.

[0041] 13. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is connected to the door body through a snap-fit ​​structure, and the connection method between the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism and the door body is simple and convenient.

[0042] 14. The dishwasher provided by the present invention has a mounting hole on the door body, and the snap-fit ​​structure includes: a spring piece, which is arranged on the door body, and the spring piece includes a free end, and the free end extends toward the mounting hole; a slot, which is arranged on the shell, and when the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is installed in the mounting hole, the free end abuts against the side wall of the slot, and the connection method between the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism and the door body is simple and convenient.

[0043] 15. In the dishwasher provided by the present invention, the spring sheet includes a fixed portion fixed on the door body, a bent portion located between the free end and the fixed portion, a step portion is formed between the slot and the second portion, the second sealing ring is sleeved on the step portion, and when the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is installed in the mounting hole, the bent portion abuts against the second sealing ring, which can ensure a sealed connection between the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism and the door body and prevent water sprayed from the spray arm assembly from entering the mounting hole. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0045] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a dishwasher provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the door body shown;

[0047] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism is installed on the inner door;

[0048] Figure 4 for Figure 3 sectional view of

[0049] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of point A;

[0050] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism;

[0051] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism from another angle;

[0052] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Exploded diagram;

[0053] Figure 9 for Figure 6 sectional view of

[0054] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The main view;

[0055] Figure 11 for Figure 7 sectional view of .

[0056] Description of reference numerals:

[0057] 1-body; 2-door; 21-outer door; 22-inner door; 3-electrolytic water disinfection mechanism; 301-electrolysis chamber; 3011-second through hole; 302-salt chamber; 3021-first through hole; 303-detection chamber; 31-shell; 311-first part; 312-second part; 313-slot; 32-main structure; 321-first clamping part; 33-cover; 331-second clamping part; 332-ring rib; 34-water inlet; 35-water outlet; 36-electrolysis electrode; 37-floating body; 38-moment switch; 4-spring; 41-fixed part; 42-free end; 43-bending part; 5-first sealing ring; 6-second sealing ring; 7-salt solute. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0060] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0061] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0062] Example 1

[0063] The present invention provides a specific embodiment of a dishwasher. In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the dishwasher includes a body 1 , a door 2 , and an electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 .

[0064] The main body 1 has an inner container, and a spray arm assembly is provided in the inner container. When working, the spray arm assembly continuously sprays water into the inner container to clean the tableware.

[0065] The door body 2 is arranged on the main body 1 in an openable and closable manner. The door body 2 is sealed with the main body 1. When the dishwasher is working, the door body 2 is in a closed state.

[0066] The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is provided on the door body 2 and includes a housing 31 and an electrolytic electrode 36. The housing 31 has an electrolytic chamber 301 suitable for accommodating a saline solution. A plurality of water inlet holes 34 are provided on at least one side of the housing 31 facing the inner container. Water sprayed by the spray arm assembly is suitable for entering the housing 31 through the water inlet holes 34. A water outlet 35 is provided on the wall of the electrolytic chamber 301, and the water outlet 35 is arranged toward the inner container. The electrolytic electrode 36 is provided in the electrolytic chamber 301. Specifically, the door body 2 includes an inner door 22 and an outer door 21. The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is mounted on the inner door 22 and passes through the inner door 22.

[0067] The dishwasher provided in this embodiment is provided with an electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3. When the spray arm assembly is in operation, the water sprayed by the spray arm assembly can enter the electrolysis chamber 301 through the water inlet hole 34. The electrolysis electrode 36 electrolyzes the salt solution to generate hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite with strong oxidizing properties. After flowing out through the water outlet 35, it enters the water circulation system in the dishwasher, which can disinfect tableware and parts in the dishwasher with good disinfection effect. At the same time, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is installed on the door body 2, which can easily modify the dishwasher in the prior art, avoids making too many changes to the existing dishwasher, and is conducive to cost saving.

[0068] Based on the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 further includes a salt chamber 302, which is suitable for accommodating a salt solute 7. The water inlet 34 is provided on the side wall of the salt chamber 302, and a plurality of first through holes 3021 are provided on the bottom wall of the salt chamber 302. The first through holes 3021 are suitable for blocking the salt solute 7 and allowing the salt solution to pass through. The salt chamber 302 is connected to the electrolysis chamber 301. The salt solute 7 can be household edible salt or some larger particles of non-edible salt. The salt chamber 302 is configured so that only the salt solute 7 needs to be placed in the salt chamber 302. When the spray arm assembly sprays water into the salt chamber 302 through the water inlet 34, the salt solute 7 in the salt chamber 302 is dissolved, and the dissolved salt solution flows into the electrolysis chamber 301 through the first through holes 3021 on the bottom wall. Of course, in an alternative embodiment, the salt chamber 302 may not be provided, and sufficient salt solute 7 or a salt solution with a relatively high concentration may be directly placed in the electrolysis chamber 301 .

[0069] Based on the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the salt chamber 302 is located above the electrolysis chamber 301, which facilitates the automatic flow of the salt solution generated by the dissolution of the salt solute 7 into the electrolysis chamber 301, and no salt solution is stored in the salt chamber 302. In an alternative embodiment, the salt chamber 302 and the electrolysis chamber 301 can be arranged side by side, with the salt chamber 302 being located on the side close to the inner liner and the electrolysis chamber 301 being located on the side away from the inner liner. A first through hole 3021 is provided on the side wall between the salt chamber 302 and the electrolysis chamber 301, so that the salt solution dissolved in the salt chamber 302 can enter the electrolysis chamber 301 for electrolysis to generate a disinfectant solution.

[0070] Based on the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the salt chamber 302 includes a main structure 32 and a cover 33 that is openable and closable on the main structure 32 to facilitate the addition of salt solute 7 into the salt chamber 302. In other alternative embodiments, the cover 33 may not be provided, and the salt solute 7 may be added directly into the salt chamber 302 through the water inlet 34.

[0071] Based on the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the cover 33 and the main structure 32 are sealed together via a first sealing ring 5. This prevents saline solution generated by the dissolved salt solute 7, or water entering the salt chamber 302, from escaping through the gap between the cover 33 and the main structure 32, thereby wasting the saline solution. Specifically, an annular rib 332 is provided on the inner side of the cover 33. The first sealing ring 5 is fixed to the main structure 32. The annular rib 332 is adapted to fit within the first sealing ring 5, achieving a sealed connection between the cover 33 and the main structure 32.

[0072] On the basis of the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the cover 33 is hinged on the main structure 32, so that the user can open the cover 33 and add salt solute 7 into the salt chamber 302. Figure 6As shown, the cover 33 is also snap-connected to the main structure 32. Specifically, a first snap-connecting portion 321 is provided on the main structure 32, and a second snap-connecting portion 331 is provided on the cover 33 to match the first snap-connecting portion 321. When the cover 33 is covered on the main structure 32, the first snap-connecting portion 321 and the second snap-connecting portion 331 cooperate to snap-connect, thereby fixing the cover 33 to the main structure 32. In other alternative embodiments, the cover 33 can be snap-connected to the main structure 32, screwed, or slidingly connected.

[0073] On the basis of the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the water inlet 34 is provided on the cover 33. Figure 2 As shown, the cover 33 is located on the side of the housing 31 facing the inner container. Since a large portion of the housing 31 of the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is located within the door 2, only this side has a large contact area with the inner container. Therefore, arranging the water inlet 34 on this side can ensure rapid water inflow. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, when the housing 31 extends into the inner container to a large extent, the water inlet 34 can also be provided on the top wall or other side walls of the housing 31, or the cover 33 can be located on the top wall or other side walls, and the water inlet 34 is not provided on the cover 33.

[0074] In one embodiment, based on the above embodiment, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 further includes a salinity detection structure. By providing the salinity detection structure, the concentration of the salt solution can be detected to ensure the electrolytic disinfection effect, thereby prompting the user to add salt solute 7 to the salt chamber 302 in a timely manner.

[0075] On the basis of the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the salinity detection structure includes a detection chamber 303, and the detection chamber 303 is connected to the salt chamber 302 and the electrolysis chamber 301 respectively. Figure 9 As indicated by the arrow in the figure, the salt solution is suitable for flowing through the salt chamber 302 to the detection chamber 303, and then flowing into the electrolysis chamber 301 through the detection chamber 303. A floating body 37 is provided in the detection chamber 303, and a momentary switch 38 is provided on the top wall of the detection chamber 303. When the salt solution in the detection chamber 303 reaches a certain amount and the concentration of the salt solution is sufficient, the floating body 37 will float up and hit the momentary switch 38, and the momentary switch 38 will close. Therefore, when the momentary switch 38 is closed, it indicates that the concentration of the salt solution is sufficient. When the momentary switch 38 cannot be closed, it indicates that the concentration of the salt solution is insufficient, prompting the user to add salt solute 7 to the salt chamber 302 in time. Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the floating body 37 is vertically arranged in the detection cavity 303, and a plurality of ribs are provided in the detector to ensure that the floating body 37 is in a vertical state so as to accurately detect the concentration of the salt solution.

[0076] In other alternative embodiments, the salinity detection structure may be a salinity sensor.

[0077] Based on the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the detection chamber 303 extends from the bottom wall to the top wall of the housing 31 and is located on the same side of the salt chamber 302 and the electrolysis chamber 301. In other alternative embodiments, the salt chamber 302 may be located on the side closest to the inner liner, and the detection chamber 303 may be located on the side of the salt chamber 302 away from the inner liner. The electrolysis chamber 301 may be L-shaped, located on the side of the detection chamber 303 away from the salt chamber 302 and on the bottom. In another alternative embodiment, the detection chamber 303 may be omitted, and the float 37 may be located directly in the electrolysis chamber 301, with a momentary switch 38 located at the top of the electrolysis chamber 301, or a salinity sensor may be located directly in the electrolysis chamber 301.

[0078] On the basis of the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the water outlet 35 is located above the electrolysis electrode 36, which can ensure that the salt solution is fully electrolyzed.

[0079] On the basis of the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is sealed to the door body 2 by a second sealing ring 6, which can prevent water sprayed from the spray arm assembly from entering between the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 and the door body 2. In particular, when the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is installed on the door body 2, there is a conductive structure on the door body 2 that is connected to the power supply of the dishwasher to supply power to the electrolytic electrode 36 of the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3, or the base of the dishwasher is connected to the power supply, and the base is connected to the conductive structure of the door body 2 through a wire, or the base is directly connected to the electrolytic electrode 36 through a wire. If water enters between the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 and the door body 2, it will cause leakage, which poses a great safety hazard.

[0080] On the basis of the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is connected to the door body 2 through a snap-fit ​​structure, and the connection between the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 and the door body 2 is simple and convenient.

[0081] Based on the above embodiment, in one embodiment, a mounting hole is provided on the door body 2. Specifically, a mounting hole is provided on the inner door 22, and a gap is formed between the inner door 22 and the outer door 21. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a spring piece 4 and a slot 313. The spring piece 4 is provided on the door body 2 and includes a free end 42, which extends toward the mounting hole. The slot 313 is provided on the housing 31. When the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is installed in the mounting hole, the free end 42 abuts against the side wall of the slot 313. During installation, the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is installed from the inner side of the door body 2. When the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 enters the mounting hole, the portion of the housing 31 not provided with the slot 313 squeezes the free end 42, allowing the housing 31 to smoothly enter the mounting hole. After the free end 42 enters the slot 313, the free end 42 abuts against the side wall of the slot 313, preventing the housing 31 from escaping from the mounting hole, thereby locking the position of the housing 31.

[0082] Specifically in one embodiment, the door body 2 includes an outer door 21 and an inner door 22 , an installation cavity is formed between the outer door 21 and the inner door 22 , the installation hole is provided on the inner door 22 , and part of the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is located in the installation cavity.

[0083] Based on the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the housing 31 includes a first portion 311 and a second portion 312. The cross-sectional area of ​​the mounting hole is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the first portion 311 and smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second portion 312. The latching slot 313 is located between the first portion 311 and the second portion 312. When the free end 42 of the spring 4 abuts against the side wall of the latching slot 313, the second portion 312, due to its larger size, cannot further enter the mounting hole, thereby achieving bidirectional locking of the housing 31 and fixing the position of the housing 31.

[0084] Based on the above embodiment, in one embodiment, the spring piece 4 includes a fixed portion 41 fixed to the door body 2, a bent portion 43 located between the free end 42 and the fixed portion 41, a step portion is formed between the slot 313 and the second portion 312, and the second sealing ring 6 is sleeved on the step portion. When the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 is installed in the mounting hole, the bent portion 43 abuts against the second sealing ring 6. This ensures a sealed connection between the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism 3 and the door body 2, preventing water sprayed from the spray arm assembly from entering the mounting hole.

[0085] The dishwasher provided in this embodiment rotates when the spray assembly is in operation. Figure 9As indicated by the arrow in the figure, the sprayed water can enter the salt chamber 302 through the water inlet hole 34 in the cover 33. The salt solute 7 is stored in the salt chamber 302. The diameter of the first through hole 3021 at the bottom of the salt chamber 302 is much smaller than the size of the salt solute 7. The incoming water dissolves the salt solute 7, forming a salt solution. The incoming water continuously impacts the salt solute 7, fully dissolving the salt solute 7. The salt solution then flows into the detection chamber 303 through the first through hole 3021 at the bottom of the salt chamber 302. When the liquid level in the detection chamber 303 rises to a certain height, the float 37 is buoyant and rises. The inching switch 38 is pressed and held to close. When the dishwasher's spray arm assembly sprays water, the dishwasher's control program checks whether the inching switch 38 is in the normally closed state. If not, it indicates insufficient buoyancy on the float 37 and a low salt solution concentration, prompting the user to replenish the salt solute 7 promptly. As the liquid level in detection chamber 303 continues to rise, it flows into electrolysis chamber 301 through second through-hole 3011 on the side wall of electrolysis chamber 301. The positive and negative plates of electrolysis electrode 36 electrolyze the salt solution into disinfectant. When the solution in electrolysis chamber 301 reaches a certain level, the disinfectant flows out through outlet 35 on the side wall of electrolysis chamber 301, enters the inner tank, and enters the dishwasher's water circulation system for disinfection. This dishwasher can achieve both dishwashing and disinfection functions, saving time and effort, and greatly improving the user experience.

[0086] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that: include: A body (1) having an inner liner, wherein the inner liner is provided with a spray arm assembly; A door (2) is provided on the main body (1) so as to be openable and closable; An electrolytic water disinfection mechanism (3) is provided on the door body (2), and the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism (3) comprises: A shell (31), the shell (31) having an electrolysis chamber (301), the electrolysis chamber (301) being suitable for accommodating a salt solution, a plurality of water inlet holes (34) being provided on at least one side of the shell (31) facing the inner container, the water sprayed by the spray arm assembly being suitable for entering the shell (31) through the water inlet holes (34), a water outlet (35) being provided on a cavity wall of the electrolysis chamber (301), and the water outlet (35) being arranged toward the inner container; The electrolysis electrode (36) is arranged in the electrolysis chamber (301); the electrolysis water disinfection mechanism (3) is sealed and connected to the door body (2) via a second sealing ring (6); the electrolysis water disinfection mechanism (3) is connected to the door body (2) via a buckle structure; a mounting hole is provided on the door body (2); and the buckle structure includes: A spring piece (4) is arranged on the door body (2), the spring piece (4) includes a free end (42), and the free end (42) extends toward the inside of the mounting hole; A card slot (313) is provided on the housing (31); when the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism (3) is installed in the installation hole, the free end (42) abuts against the side wall of the card slot (313); the housing (31) comprises a first portion (311) and a second portion (312); the cross-sectional area of ​​the installation hole is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the first portion (311) and smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second portion (312); the card slot (313) is located between the first portion (311) and the second portion (312); The spring (4) comprises a fixed portion (41) fixed to the door body (2), a bent portion (43) located between the free end (42) and the fixed portion (41), a step portion is formed between the slot (313) and the second portion (312), the second sealing ring (6) is sleeved on the step portion, and when the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism (3) is installed in the installation hole, the bent portion (43) abuts against the second sealing ring (6).

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism (3) further comprises a salt chamber (302), wherein the salt chamber (302) is suitable for accommodating a salt solute (7), the water inlet hole (34) is provided on a side wall of the salt chamber (302), and a plurality of first through holes (3021) are provided on a bottom wall of the salt chamber (302), wherein the first through holes (3021) are suitable for blocking the salt solute (7) and allowing a salt solution to pass through, and the salt chamber (302) is in communication with the electrolysis chamber (301).

3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that The salt chamber (302) is located above the electrolysis chamber (301).

4. The dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that The salt chamber (302) comprises a main structure (32) and a cover (33) which is openable and closable and is arranged on the main structure (32).

5. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that The cover body (33) and the main structure (32) are sealed and connected via a first sealing ring (5).

6. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that The cover body (33) is hinged on the main structure (32).

7. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that The water inlet hole (34) is provided on the cover body (33).

8. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that The electrolytic water disinfection mechanism (3) also includes a salinity detection structure.

9. The dishwasher according to claim 8, characterized in that The salinity detection structure includes a detection chamber (303), wherein the detection chamber (303) is respectively connected to the salt chamber (302) and the electrolysis chamber (301), and the salt solution is suitable for flowing into the detection chamber (303) through the salt chamber (302), and flowing into the electrolysis chamber (301) through the detection chamber (303). A floating body (37) is provided in the detection chamber (303), and a momentary switch (38) is provided on the top wall of the detection chamber (303).

10. The dishwasher according to claim 9, characterized in that The detection chamber (303) extends from the bottom wall to the top wall of the housing (31), and the detection chamber (303) is located on the same side of the salt chamber (302) and the electrolysis chamber (301).

11. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein The water outlet (35) is located above the electrolysis electrode (36).

12. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 1-7 and 9-11, characterized in that: The door body (2) comprises an outer door (21) and an inner door (22); an installation cavity is formed between the outer door (21) and the inner door (22); the installation hole is provided on the inner door (22), and part of the electrolytic water disinfection mechanism (3) is located in the installation cavity.

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