Rinsing object container

Abstract

The invention discloses a rinse object receptacle (16) for a dishwasher (1), in particular a domestic dishwasher, having at least one rinse container (2), which is movably arranged in the rinse container (2) and which comprises a cutlery basket (13) and a storage surface (15) for accommodating rinse objects, which can be coupled to the cutlery basket (13), wherein the storage surface (15) can be locked at the cutlery basket (13) and can be pivoted to different inclination angles (W.1; W.2; W.3) about an axis (C) and can also be moved along the axis (C), wherein at least one support element (18) is arranged at the underside of the storage surface (15), which supports the storage surface (15) in the different inclination angles (W.1; W.2; W.3) at a distance from the axis (C), and wherein the support element (18) arranged at the underside of the storage surface (15) has a plurality of locking steps (19.1, 19.2, 19.3), which engage with the cutlery basket (13), thereby supporting the storage surface (15) in the different inclination angles (W.1; W.2; W.3).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention discloses a rinsing object receptacle for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, having at least one rinsing container, which is movably arranged in the rinsing container and which comprises a cutlery basket and a storage surface which can be coupled to the cutlery basket, the storage surface serving to accommodate rinsing objects. BACKGROUND

[0002] Rinsing objects are usually arranged in one or more cutlery baskets in the rinsing container of a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, where they are subjected to rinsing liquid, i.e. rinsing fluid, and possible additives such as cleaning agents, rinsing aids and the like, in the cleaning process. The cutlery baskets of known dishwashers are often made of metal mesh and are usually movably supported on the side walls of the rinsing container by means of a rail system, thus enabling them to be removed from the rinsing container of the dishwasher. The disadvantage of the known cutlery baskets is that they essentially have a rigid metal mesh, which allows only limited variability when loading rinsing objects.

[0003] It is also known for cutlery baskets for dishwashers, in particular domestic dishwashers, to have separate storage surfaces which are separated by a special device for arranging a certain cutlery part or cutlery set part. In some cutlery baskets the storage surfaces are pivotably fastened, thus enabling them to be brought into a horizontal position, where they can be filled with rinsing objects, or into a vertical position in order to enlarge the storage space in the cutlery basket, if required. The disadvantage of the known storage is that this storage only offers the choice between the use or the upturning of the storage, without extending the variability when arranging rinsing objects in the cutlery basket or on the storage surface.

[0004] It is furthermore known that cups have recesses in their respective bottom regions, in which rinsing liquid is mostly collected in the rinsing process of a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher. The respectively collected rinsing liquid is not completely dryable in a known manner in the drying phase of the dishwasher. In order to counteract the formation of so-called water accumulation, inclined storage surfaces are installed in the receiving bottom of the cutlery basket of the dishwasher, but these only exhibit an effect in small, in particular low, cups and significantly limit the available positions when the cutlery basket of the dishwasher is loaded with large rinsing objects, such as bowls, high cups and glasses and the like. The steep height of the receiving bottom of the cutlery basket also has a negative effect on the stability when loading large cups and glasses.

[0005] The publication EP 2 554 099 A2 discloses a cutlery holder which can be positioned in a cutlery basket of a dishwasher having a bottom. The cutlery holder can be positioned in the cutlery basket in at least two operating states, so that a portion of the bottom of the cutlery basket can be configured differently, respectively. To this end, the cutlery holder has a longitudinal shape and comprises two sections which are connected to one another along a central connection line. At least one of the two sections of the cutlery holder comprises a grid structure which comprises small bars for a sufficient discharge of rinsing liquid. The other section of the cutlery holder comprises a crossbar which is arranged at right angles to the small bars of one of the two sections of the cutlery holder and which comprises a coupling element for coupling the cutlery holder to the cutlery basket.

[0006] The publication DE 20 2004 021 026 U1 discloses a dishwasher having at least one rinsing container, at least one cutlery basket and at least one storage element for storing rinsing objects which can be coupled to the cutlery basket and which comprises a storage surface. The storage element can be stopped at the cutlery basket and can be pivoted about an axis at different inclination angles. At least one support element is provided which supports the storage element in the different inclination angles at a distance from the axis.

[0007] The publication EP 2 245 975 A1 discloses a storage element which can be pivotably mounted at a bottom line of a cutlery basket by means of a plurality of snap-in connection devices. The storage element can be pivoted between an upwardly turned stop position and a downwardly turned operating position. Furthermore, the storage element comprises a plurality of profiled struts which have recesses and cutouts for safely accommodating rinsing objects, such as glasses. The storage element has at least one hook-like element on the underside which can be snapped into at least one intermediate connection line which extends perpendicularly to the bottom line in the downwardly turned operating position of the storage element. During snapping of the hook-like element into the intermediate connection line, the storage element can be moved at least slightly horizontally in its downwardly turned operating position.

[0008] Although the previously known cutlery baskets and storage elements have proven themselves in everyday practical use, there is an increasing demand for improvements. It is particularly desirable to avoid the described water accumulation as far as possible even with large rinsing objects, to provide the user with greater loading stability, to improve the drying effect when optimizing the position utilization in the cutlery basket and, in particular, to achieve an optimized drying of small rinsing objects, in particular glasses, while at the same time better position utilization of large rinsing objects is achieved.

[0009] The term "rinsing object" is used in the context of this application for every type of rinsing object, i.e. not only for cutlery parts, but also for cutlery sets. The cutlery parts can on the other hand be cooking utensils, i.e. containers or tools for cooking a meal or eating utensils, i.e. containers or tools for serving and for eating a meal. The cutlery set can be a tool for eating. The cutlery set as it is common today in the European cultural sphere consists of a knife, a fork and a spoon. SUMMARY

[0010] Against this background, it is the object of the present application to give an improved rinsing object accommodation for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher.

[0011] This object is achieved by a rinsing object accommodation for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, having the features according to the application. Advantageous refinements of the application are given in the application.

[0012] According to the application, a rinsing object accommodation for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, having at least one rinsing container is movably arranged in the rinsing container and comprises a cutlery basket and a storage surface couplable to the cutlery basket, the storage surface serving to accommodate rinsing objects. The storage surface can be locked at the cutlery basket and can be pivoted to different inclination angles about an axis and can also be moved along the axis. Furthermore, at least one support element is arranged at the underside of the storage surface, the support element supporting the storage surface in different inclination angles at a distance from the axis. The support element arranged at the underside of the storage surface has a plurality of locking steps, the locking steps engaging with the cutlery basket, whereby the storage surface is supported in different inclination angles.

[0013] According to the application, the change of the inclination angle of the storage surface lockable at the cutlery basket is achieved by a combined movement, i.e. by a longitudinal movement of the storage surface along the axis and preferably simultaneously by a rotation of the storage surface about the axis.

[0014] The rinsing object accommodation for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, according to the application has the advantage that the inclination angle of the storage surface in the cutlery basket can be variably adjusted. Thereby, the storage surface can be matched to the height and width of the rinsing objects arranged thereon. Since the inclination angle of the storage surface can be adjusted according to the respective position requirement of the rinsing objects, the rinsing objects can be arranged particularly space-savingly in the cutlery basket, which can achieve an optimized space utilization of the cutlery basket. When the support element supports the storage surface at a distance from its pivot axis, the complex mechanism for accommodating a relatively large torque at the pivot axis for locking the storage surface becomes superfluous. According to the application, due to the simple structure of the support element, the manufacturing costs of the rinsing object accommodation for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, are reduced.

[0015] The application of a storage surface whose inclination can be varied facilitates the convenient, easy access and safe storage of the items to be washed in the cutlery basket when optimally utilizing the provided storage space. A tidy arrangement of the items to be washed at defined positions in the cutlery basket is also achieved, and mutual contact of the items to be washed is prevented, which facilitates the cleaning of the items to be washed and prevents damage to the items to be washed and the generation of noise during the washing operation of the dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher.

[0016] In the first embodiment according to the application, the locking stage at the support element is configured as a bracket, which engages at the cutlery basket depending on the inclination and which preferably holds the cutlery basket fixed by means of the support.

[0017] The locking stage configured as a bracket at the support element can each have a concavely curved surface, so that it safely bears against the cutlery basket via a longitudinal path, respectively. The design of the support element with a plurality of locking stages simplifies the use of the support mechanism.

[0018] In the second embodiment according to the application, the bracket of the locking stage has a misalignment in the range of 1 mm to 10 mm, preferably 2 mm to 8 mm, in particular 3 mm to 6 mm, at the support element.

[0019] The illustrated misalignment region enables an optimized positioning of the storage surface depending on the size of the items to be supported. An undesirable water accumulation can also be effectively avoided with large items to be washed, and the user is effectively provided with greater loading flexibility. Finally, the drying effect can be improved when the optimized positions in the cutlery basket are fully utilized.

[0020] In another embodiment according to the application, at least two support elements are arranged at the underside of the storage surface, preferably uniformly distributed.

[0021] The provision of at least two support elements guarantees, on the one hand, an improved stability and, on the other hand, an optimized positioning accuracy of the storage surface. The uniform distribution of the at least two support elements results in a reduced bending of the storage surface.

[0022] In another embodiment according to the application, the storage surface is pivotable between an upper, rest position and at least one lower, operating position.

[0023] Preferably, the upper turned-in rest position of the rest surface is a position in which the rest surface is essentially vertical, and vice versa, the at least one lower turned-in operating position is a tilted position of the rest surface at a selected inclination angle of the rest surface. A plurality of lower turned-in operating positions facilitates the convenient, easy access and safe storage of the items to be washed in the items-to-be-washed receptacle while optimally making the most of the provided storage space. A tidy arrangement of the items to be washed at defined positions in the cutlery basket is thereby also achieved, and mutual contact of the items to be washed is prevented, which facilitates the cleaning of the items to be washed and prevents damage to the items to be washed and the generation of noise during the washing operation of the dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher.

[0024] It is provided in a further embodiment according to the application that the preferably flat rest surface is composed of a plurality of longitudinal elements and transverse elements, preferably made of plastic or metal.

[0025] The plurality of longitudinal elements and transverse elements of the preferably flat rest surface facilitates a simple, but stable construction of the rest surface. This effectively avoids spray shadows and achieves an improved cleaning and drying capacity without additional expenditure. It is also possible to achieve an unhindered flow of the washing liquid through the rest surface.

[0026] It is provided in a further embodiment according to the application that the rest surface is equipped with a stop contour for the items to be washed, preferably in the region of the axis, which is embodied as continuous or spaced apart.

[0027] The stop contour for the items to be washed gives effective protection against slipping of the items to be washed, and thus against possible damage to the items to be washed. The stop contour for the items to be washed does not function effectively depending on the size of the items to be washed.

[0028] It is provided in a further embodiment according to the application that the stop contour for the items to be washed comprises circular and / or polygonal stop segments.

[0029] The mentioned shape of the stop element can be manufactured simply and at low cost, and it is possible to achieve an unhindered flow of the washing liquid through the rest surface.

[0030] It is provided in a further embodiment according to the application that the rest surface is connected to the cutlery basket, preferably detachably, via a clamping connection.

[0031] The detachable connection of the rest surface to the cutlery basket via a clamping connection guarantees a secure fixing of the rest surface at the items-to-be-washed receptacle. The rest surface can also be separated from the cutlery basket as a whole if required, for example in order to arrange bulky items to be washed. Here, the clamping connection between the rest surface and the cutlery basket is formed, for example, by correspondingly curved, preferably hook-shaped end portions of the rest surface.

[0032] It is provided in accordance with a further embodiment of the application that the dish basket has a receiving bottom of the dish basket formed by a plurality of spaced-apart longitudinal elements and transverse elements and forming the depositing surface, wherein the transverse elements are arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal elements, and wherein the transverse elements are connected to the longitudinal elements at nodes.

[0033] The design of the dish basket in a known manner guarantees a high stability of the dish basket and the desired dimensional stability.

[0034] It is provided in accordance with a further embodiment of the application that the receiving bottom of the dish basket in the region below the depositing surface is configured to be horizontal, approximately horizontal or slightly inclined.

[0035] The design of the receiving bottom of the dish basket in the region below the depositing surface allows for an inclined accommodation of the rinsing objects while avoiding undesirable water accumulation and improving the drying capacity.

[0036] It is provided in accordance with a further embodiment of the application that the longitudinal elements of the dish basket constitute the axis for the depositing surface, and the depositing surface is connected to the longitudinal elements of the dish basket, preferably detachably, via a clamping connection.

[0037] The use of the already existing longitudinal elements of the dish basket guarantees a secure fixing of the depositing surface on the dish basket. The depositing surface can also be separated from the dish basket as a whole if necessary, for example in order to arrange bulky rinsing objects. Here, the clamping connection between the depositing surface and the dish basket is formed, for example, by correspondingly curved, preferably hook-shaped, end portions of the depositing surface.

[0038] It is provided in accordance with a further embodiment of the application that the number of support elements arranged at the underside of the depositing surface is the same as the number of transverse elements covered at least partially by the depositing surface, so that each support element is associated with one transverse element.

[0039] The provision of the same number of support elements and transverse elements guarantees, on the one hand, an improved stability and, on the other hand, an optimized positioning accuracy of the depositing surface. Furthermore, this distribution of the support elements results in a reduced bending of the depositing surface.

[0040] It is provided in accordance with a further embodiment of the application that the dish basket has a plurality of separate, preferably arranged next to each other, depositing surfaces, which are respectively associated with at least one support element.

[0041] This arrangement of separate depositing surfaces enables an independent adjustment of different inclination angles of the separate depositing surfaces and thus an optimal utilization of the dish basket for loading rinsing objects. Thereby, for example, it is also possible to successively employ a plurality of depositing surfaces in the dish basket in order to, for example, accommodate a large number of flat rinsing objects in the dish basket.

[0042] In another embodiment according to the application it is provided that the storage surface and the at least one support element are made of one material, in particular by injection molding.

[0043] Such a material unity allows a process-safe and low-cost manufacturing method. It is particularly advantageous if the support element is made at least partially of an elastic material, in particular of plastic. Thereby the support element can be adjusted in a simple manner to the desired position. Here it is preferred that the support element is prestressed with a spring force towards the storage surface, wherein the spring force can be generated by a separate spring mechanism or by the elasticity inherent in the elastic material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0044] Further preferred design proposals and aspects of the rinse article holder for a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, are the content of the dependent claims and the embodiments of the rinse article holder described in the following. Furthermore, the rinse article holder is explained in detail according to the preferred embodiments in connection with the drawings.

[0045] Herein are shown:

[0046] Figure 1 a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a known dishwasher, in particular a known domestic dishwasher;

[0047] Figure 2A a schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a storage surface for holding rinse articles according to the application and couplable to a place of a utensil basket In a first operating position Figure 2B a schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a storage surface for holding rinse articles according to the application and couplable to a place of a utensil basket

[0048] Figure 2A a schematic partial front view of a preferred embodiment of a storage surface for holding rinse articles according to the application and couplable to a place of a utensil basket in a first operating position Figure 2C

[0049] Figure 2A a schematic partial side view of a preferred embodiment of a storage surface for holding rinse articles according to the application and couplable to a place of a utensil basket in a first operating position Figure 3A

[0050] Figure 2A a schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a storage surface for holding rinse articles according to the application and couplable to a place of a utensil basket In a second operating position Figure 3B a schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a storage surface for holding rinse articles according to the application and couplable to a place of a utensil basket

[0051] Figure 3A a schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a storage surface for holding rinse articles according to the application and couplable to a place of a utensil basket Figure 3C ​​​A schematic front view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface in the second operating position;

[0052] Figure 3A The invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket. Figure 4A A schematic partial side view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface in the second operating position;

[0053] Figure 2A The invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket. In a third operating position storage surface Figure 4B A schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment;

[0054] Figure 4A The invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket. Figure 4C A schematic front view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface in the third operating position;

[0055] Figure 4A The invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket. Figure 5 A schematic partial side view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface in the third operating position;

[0056] Figure 2A The invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket. Figure 6 A schematic front view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface;

[0057] Figure 2A The invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket. Figure 7 A schematic side view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface;

[0058] Figure 2A The invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket. Figure 8 A schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface;

[0059] Figure 2A The invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket. Figures 9A to 9C A schematic top view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface; and

[0060] Figure 1 A schematic partial front view of three additional preferred embodiments of the storage surface for accommodating rinses, which is according to the present invention and can be coupled to a cutlery basket, is shown.

[0061] As far as no other indication is given, identical or functionally identical elements in the figures are provided with the same reference signs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a domestic dishwasher 1, generally a dishwasher, is shown. The domestic dishwasher 1 has a washing container 2 which is box-shaped and has a container opening 6 at the front side for accommodating washing items to be cleaned. The container opening 6 at the front side defines an opening plane 4 which is oriented in particular vertically.

[0063] The washing container 2 of the domestic dishwasher 1 is provided with a closed container opening 6, a device door 3 which is pivotably supported about a horizontal axis, so that the cabinet can be closed in a watertight manner. The device door is composed in a known manner of an inner door 3.1 and an outer door 3.2. Additionally, a furniture panel 3.3 can be mounted on the outer door 3.2.

[0064] The washing container 2 and the device door 3 form a washing chamber for washing washing items. The device door 3 can be opened and closed in particular completely by pivoting about a pivot axis 5 provided at the lower end of the device door 3. Figure 2A The washing container 2 and the device door 3 form a washing chamber for washing washing items. The device door 3 can be opened and closed in particular completely by pivoting about a pivot axis 5 provided at the lower end of the device door 3.

[0065] The washing container 2 is for example square and comprises a container bottom 7, a container top cover 8 opposite the container bottom 7, a container rear wall 9 opposite the container door 5 and two container side walls 10, 11 opposite each other. The washing container 2 can be made of stainless steel, plastic or a combination of stainless steel and plastic.

[0066] The dishwasher 1 also has at least one loading plane 12 to 14. In particular, a plurality of loading planes 12 to 14 can be provided, wherein the loading plane 12 can be a lower utensil basket (lower basket), the loading plane 13 can be an upper utensil basket (upper basket) and the loading plane 14 can be a utensil drawer of the dishwasher 1. Preferably, the plurality of loading planes 12 to 14 are arranged in the washing container 2 overlapping each other. Each loading plane 12 to 14 can optionally be moved in particular linearly into the washing container 2 in an insertion direction E (arrow) or can be moved out of the washing container in particular linearly in an extraction direction A (arrow).

[0067] Figure 2C A schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a holding surface 15 for accommodating washing items according to the invention and couplable to the utensil basket 13 in a first operating position BP1 is shown.

[0068] The storage surface 15 can be coupled to the exemplary and partially shown upper cutlery basket 13, however, the storage surface can of course also be coupled to a lower and not shown cutlery basket or even to a not shown cutlery drawer. The upper cutlery basket 13 and the storage surface 15 are part of the rinsing object holder 16.

[0069] Furthermore, the storage surface 15 at the upper cutlery basket 13 can be lockably, preferably detachably, connected by means of a plurality of clamping connection devices 17 (see Figure 3C , Figure 4C , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 2C ) and can be pivoted to different inclination angles about an axis C (see Figure 3C , Figure 4C and Figure 2C ) and can be moved (pivoting direction S (double arrow) and movement direction V (double arrow)) along the axis C (see Figure 3C , Figure 4C and Figure 2C ). The change in the inclination angle of the lockable storage surface 15 at the cutlery basket 13 is effected by Figure 3C , i.e. by a longitudinal movement of the storage surface 15 along the axis C (see Figure 4C , Figure 2C and Figure 3C ) and preferably simultaneously by a rotation of the storage surface 15 about the axis C (see Figure 4C , Figure 2C and Figure 3C ). The storage surface 15 is pivoted to an inclination angle W.1 Figure 4C .

[0070] A plurality of support elements 18 (see also Figure 6 and Figure 8 ) are arranged on the underside of the storage surface 15, which support the storage surface 15 in different inclination angles, currently in the inclination angle W.1 Figure 2B , away from the axis C (see also Figure 2C , Figure 3C and Figure 4C ).

[0071] Furthermore, each support element 18 arranged on the underside of the storage surface 15 has a plurality of locking steps 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3 (see also Figure 2A and Figure 3B ), which engage with the upper cutlery basket 13, whereby the storage surface 15 is supported in different inclination angles, currently in the inclination angle W.1 Figure 4B . The storage surface 15 and the support elements 18 are manufactured uniformly in material, in particular by injection molding.

[0072] The storage surface 15 is pivotable between an upper, not shown, rest position and at least one lower, running position BP1. According to the drawing, the storage surface 15 is pivoted to an inclination W.1 Figure 2C ) by means of a locking stage 19.1.

[0073] The upperware basket 13 has a receiving bottom 29 formed by a plurality of spaced-apart longitudinal elements 26 and transverse elements 27 and forming a lying surface 28, wherein the transverse elements 27 are arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal elements 26 and wherein the transverse elements 27 are connected to the longitudinal elements 26 at nodes 30.

[0074] The receiving bottom 29 of the upperware basket 13 is configured to be horizontal, approximately horizontal or slightly inclined in the area below the storage surface 15 (see also Figure 2A , Figure 3A and Figure 2A ).

[0075] The longitudinal elements 26 of the upperware basket 13 are configured for the axis C of the storage surface 15 (see also Figure 2C , Figure 3C and Figure 4C ) so that the storage surface 15 can be pivoted at different inclinations and can also be moved along the axis C (see Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 2C ). The storage surface 15 is lockably, preferably detachably, connected at the axis C (see also Figure 2C , Figure 3C and Figure 4C ) by means of a plurality of clamping connection devices 17 (see Figure 3C , Figure 4C , Figure 2C , Figure 3C and Figure 4C ).

[0076] In a not shown manner, the upperware basket 13 can also have a plurality of storage surfaces 15 which are separate, preferably arranged next to each other, the storage surfaces being respectively associated with at least one support element 18.

[0077] Figure 6 A schematic partial front view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15 according to the application for receiving rinsing objects and couplable to the upperware basket 13 is shown in a first running position BP1. Figure 8

[0078] The number of support elements 18 arranged at the underside of the storage surface 15 is the same as the number of transverse elements 27 at least partially covered by the storage surface 15, so that each support element 18 is associated with one transverse element 27 (see also Figure 2C and Figure 3C ).

[0079] ​Figure 4C a storage surface 15 according to the application and couplable to the upper dish basket 13 is shown in a schematic perspective view in a first operating position BP1 of a preferred embodiment. Figure 3B a storage surface 15 according to the application and couplable to the upper dish basket 13 is shown in a schematic perspective view in a second operating position BP2 of a preferred embodiment.

[0080] Figure 3A a storage surface 15 according to the application and couplable to the upper dish basket 13 is shown in a schematic perspective view in a second operating position BP2 of a preferred embodiment. Figure 2B a storage surface 15 according to the application and couplable to the upper dish basket 13 is shown in a schematic perspective view in a second operating position BP2 of a preferred embodiment.

[0081] The upper dish basket 13 and the storage surface 15 couplable to the exemplary and partially shown upper dish basket 13 are part of a rinsing object accommodation 16.

[0082] Furthermore, the storage surface 15 is lockably, preferably detachably connectable at the upper dish basket 13 by means of a plurality of clamping connection devices 17 (see Figure 4B , Figure 3C , Figure 3A , Figure 4A and Figure 2A ) and is pivotable to different inclination angles about an axis C (see also Figure 2C , Figure 3C and Figure 4C ) and is also movable (pivot direction S (double arrow) and movement direction V (double arrow)) along the axis C (see also Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 2C ). The change of the inclination angle of the storage surface 15 lockable at the dish basket 13 is effected by Figure 3C , i.e. by a longitudinal movement of the storage surface 15 along the axis C (see also Figure 4C , Figure 2C and Figure 3C ) and preferably simultaneously by a rotation of the storage surface 15 about the axis C (see Figure 4C , Figure 2C and Figure 3C ). The storage surface 15 is pivoted to an inclination angle W.2( Figure 4C ).

[0083] A plurality of support elements 18 (see also Figure 6 and Figure 8 ) are arranged at the underside of the storage surface 15, which support the storage surface 15 at different inclination angles, at present at an inclination angle W.2( Figure 4B ), away from the axis C (see also Figure 2C , Figure 3C and Figure 4C ).

[0084] Furthermore, each support element 18 arranged at the storage surface 15 on the underside has a plurality of locking stages 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3 (see also Figure 4A and Figure 2B ), which engage with the upperware basket 13, whereby the storage surface 15 is supported in different inclination angles, currently in the inclination angle W.2( Figure 3B ). The storage surface 15 and the support element 18 are manufactured uniformly, in particular by injection molding.

[0085] The storage surface 15 is pivotable between an upper, not shown stop position and at least one lower, running position BP2. According to the drawing, the storage surface 15 is pivoted to the inclination angle W.2( Figure 4C ) by means of the locking stage 19.2.

[0086] The upperware basket 13 has a receiving bottom 29 formed by a plurality of spaced-apart longitudinal elements 26 and transverse elements 27 and forms a placement surface 28, wherein the transverse elements 27 are arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal elements 26 and wherein the transverse elements 27 are connected to the longitudinal elements 26 at nodes 30.

[0087] The receiving bottom 29 of the upperware basket 13 is configured to be horizontal, approximately horizontal or slightly inclined in the area below the storage surface 15 (see also Figure 4A , Figure 5 and Figures 2A to 4C ).

[0088] The longitudinal elements 26 of the upperware basket 13 are configured for the axis C of the storage surface 15 (see also Figure 2A , Figure 7 and Figure 2A ), so that the storage surface 15 can be pivoted to different inclination angles and can also be moved along the axis C (see also Figure 3A , Figure 4A and Figure 2C ). The storage surface 15 is lockably, preferably detachably connectable at the axis C (see also Figure 3C , Figure 4C and Figure 2C ) by means of a plurality of clamping connection devices 17 (see Figure 3C , Figure 4C , Figure 7 , Figures 2A to 4C and Figure 2C ).

[0089] In a not shown manner, the upperware basket 13 can also have a plurality of storage surfaces 15 which are separate, preferably arranged next to each other, the storage surfaces being respectively associated with at least one support element 18.

[0090] Figure 3C is shown according to the invention and can be coupled to the upperware basket 13 for receiving a rinsing objectFigure 4C Schematic partial front view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15 according to the application in the second operating position BP2.

[0091] The number of support elements 18 arranged at the underside of the storage surface 15 is identical to the number of transverse elements 27 at least partially covered by the storage surface 15, so that each support element 18 is associated with one transverse element 27 (see also Figure 6 and Figures 2A to 4C ).

[0092] Figure 2A Schematic partial side view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15 according to the application for receiving rinsing objects and couplable to the cutlery basket 13 in the second operating position BP2. Figure 2C Schematic partial side view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15 according to the application for receiving rinsing objects and couplable to the cutlery basket 13 in the second operating position BP2.

[0093] Figure 3C Schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15 according to the application for receiving rinsing objects and couplable to the cutlery basket 13 in the third operating position BP3. Figure 4C Schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15 according to the application for receiving rinsing objects and couplable to the cutlery basket 13 in the third operating position BP3.

[0094] The upper cutlery basket 13 and the storage surface 15 couplable to the exemplary and partially illustrated upper cutlery basket 13 are part of the rinsing object receptacle 16.

[0095] Furthermore, the storage surface 15 is lockably, preferably detachably, connectable at the upper cutlery basket 13 by means of a plurality of clamping connection devices 17 (see Figure 8 , Figure 2C , Figure 3C , Figure 4C and Figure 2C ) and is pivotable to different inclination angles about an axis C (see also Figure 3C , Figure 4C and Figure 2C ) and is also movable (pivot direction S (double arrow) and movement direction V (double arrow)) along the axis C (see also Figure 3C , Figure 4C and Figure 2C ). The change in the inclination angle of the storage surface 15 lockable at the cutlery basket 13 is effected by Figure 3C , i.e. by a longitudinal movement of the storage surface 15 along the axis C (see also Figure 4C , Figure 7 and Figure 8 ) and preferably simultaneously by a rotation of the storage surface 15 about the axis C (see Figure 9A , Figure 9B and Figure 9C ). The storage surface 15 is pivoted to an inclination angle W.3 Figure 7 .

[0096] Multiple support elements 18 are arranged on the lower side of the storage surface 15 (see also) Figures 2A to 4C and Figure 2A The support element is located away from axis C (see also...) Figure 5 , Figure 2C and Figure 3C Different tilt angles, currently tilt angle W.3 ( Figure 4C The support storage surface is 15 at the location of the ) position.

[0097] Furthermore, each support element 18 arranged on the underside of the storage surface 15 has multiple locking stages 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3 (see also...) Figure 2C and Figure 3C These locking stages engage with the upper cutlery basket 13, thereby supporting the storage surface 15 at different angles, currently at angle W.3. Figure 4C The storage surface 15 and the support element 18 are uniformly and specifically manufactured by injection molding.

[0098] The storage surface 15 is pivotable between a tilted stop position (not shown) and at least one tilted running position BP2. According to the figures, the storage surface 15 pivots to an angle W.3 by means of a locking stage 19.3. Figure 5 ).

[0099] The upper cutlery basket 13 has a receiving bottom 29 formed by a plurality of spaced longitudinal elements 26 and transverse elements 27 and forming a placement surface 28, wherein the transverse elements 27 are arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal elements 26, and wherein the transverse elements 27 are connected to the longitudinal elements 26 at nodes 30.

[0100] The receiving bottom 29 of the cutlery basket 13 is configured to be horizontal, nearly horizontal, or slightly inclined in the area below the storage surface 15 (see also...). Figure 7 , Figure 2C and Figure 3C ).

[0101] The longitudinal element 26 of the cutlery basket 13 is configured to store the axis C of the surface 15 (see also...) Figure 4C , Figure 8 and Figures 2A to 4C This allows the storage surface 15 to pivot at different tilt angles and also along axis C (see also...). Figure 2A , Figure 6 and Figure 2C The storage surface 15 is moved by means of multiple clamping connecting devices 17 (see...). Figure 3C , Figure 4C , Figure 6 , Figure 2C and Figure 3C ) on axis C (see also) Figure 4C , Figure 2C and Figure 3CThe connection can be locked in place, or preferably detached.

[0102] In a manner not shown, the cutlery basket 13 may also have a plurality of separate, preferably side-by-side storage surfaces 15, each storage surface being associated with at least one support element 18.

[0103] Figure 4C This invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket 13. Figures 9A to 9C A schematic front view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15 in the third operating position BP3.

[0104] The number of support elements 18 arranged on the underside of the storage surface 15 is the same as the number of transverse elements 27 at least partially covered by the storage surface 15, such that each support element 18 is associated with one transverse element 27 (see also...). Figures 2A to 4C and Figure 2C (related to)

[0105] Figure 3C This invention illustrates a method for containing rinseable items that can be coupled to a dish basket 13. Figure 4C A schematic partial side view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15 in the third operating position BP3.

[0106] Figure 9A This invention is shown and can be coupled to cutlery basket 13 (see also) Figure 9B According to the location for holding the rinse material Figure 9C A schematic front view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15.

[0107] Multiple support elements 18 are arranged on the lower side of the storage surface 15 (see also) ​ The support element is located away from axis C (see also...) ​ , ​ and ​ Different tilt angles W.1, W.2, W.3 (see) ​ , ​ and ​ The support storage surface is 15 at the location of the ) position.

[0108] Preferably, a plurality of support elements 18 arranged on the lower side of the storage surface 15 are evenly distributed; however, the support elements can also be arranged with at least two different intervals.

[0109] Furthermore, each support element 18 arranged on the underside of the storage surface 15 has multiple locking stages 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3 (see also...) ​ ), lock the level and the upper cutlery basket 13 (see also ​The storage surface 15 is engaged, thereby supporting it at different angles W.1, W.2, W.3 (see...). ​ , ​ and ​ In the support element 18, the locking stages 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3 are configured as brackets 20.1, 20.2, and 20.3, which are configured according to the tilt angles W.1, W.2, and W.3 (see also...). ​ , ​ and ​ It is attached to the upper cutlery basket 13 and the bracket 15 preferably holds the cutlery basket in place by means of support.

[0110] Furthermore, the brackets 20.1, 20.2, and 20.3 of the locking stages 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3 have misalignments V.1 and V.2 in the range of 1 mm to 10 mm, preferably 2 mm to 8 mm, and particularly 3 mm to 6 mm at the corresponding support element 18. The misalignments V.1 and V.2 can have the same or different values.

[0111] ​ This invention is shown and can be coupled to cutlery basket 13 (see also) ​ According to the location for holding the rinse material ​ A schematic side view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15.

[0112] The storage surface 15 is located at the upper cutlery basket 13 by means of multiple clamping connecting devices 17 (see also...) ​ , ​ , ​ and ​ It can be locked, preferably detachably connected, and can be positioned around axis C (see also...) ​ , ​ and ​ Pivot (double arrow S) to different tilt angles W.1, W.2, W.3 (see also...) ​ , ​ and ​ And it can also be along axis C (see also) ​ , ​ and ​ Movement (double arrow V). Preferably, each clamping connection 17 can be configured as a clamping hook 17.1 known to a person skilled in the art.

[0113] Furthermore, preferably, the storage surface 15 is on axis C (see also) ​ , ​ and ​ The area is fitted with a stop profile 21 for rinsing (see also) ​ , ​ , ​ , ​ and​ The stop profile is implemented as continuous or spaced out.

[0114] ​ This invention is shown and can be coupled to cutlery basket 13 (see also) ​ According to the location for holding the rinse material ​ A schematic perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15.

[0115] Multiple support elements 18 are arranged on the lower side of the storage surface 15 (see also) ​ The support element is located away from axis C (see also...) ​ , ​ and ​ Different tilt angles W.1, W.2, W.3 (see) ​ , ​ and ​ The support storage surface is located at position 15.

[0116] Furthermore, each support element 18 arranged on the underside of the storage surface 15 has multiple locking stages 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3 (see also...) ​ and ​ The locking section engages with the upper cutlery basket 13, thereby supporting the storage surface 15 at different angles W.1, W.2, W.3 (see...). ​ , ​ and ​ )middle.

[0117] ​ This invention is shown and can be coupled to cutlery basket 13 (see also) ​ According to the location for holding the rinse material ​ A schematic top view of a preferred embodiment of the storage surface 15.

[0118] Preferably, the storage surface 15 has a flat surface 22 (see also) ​ The storage surface is composed of multiple longitudinal elements 23 and transverse elements 24, preferably made of plastic or metal. The intersecting longitudinal elements 23 and transverse elements 24 form an open grid structure 25, which ultimately forms the storage surface 15.

[0119] The storage surface 15 is located at the upper cutlery basket 13 by means of multiple clamping connecting devices 17 (see also...) ​ , ​ , ​ and ​ It can be locked, preferably detachably connected, and can be positioned around axis C (see also...) ​ , ​ and ​ Pivot (double arrow S) to different tilt angles and also along axis C (see also...)​ , ​ and ​ ) moves (double arrow V). Preferably, each clamping connection 17 can be configured as a clamping hook 17.1 known to the expert.

[0120] ​ A schematic partial front view is shown of three further preferred embodiments of a storage surface 15 for receiving rinsing objects according to the application and couplable to the cutlery basket 13 (see also ​ ) at the location of the

[0121] The respective storage surface 15 is preferably fitted with a stop contour 21 for rinsing objects in the region of the axis C (see also ​ , ​ and ​ ) as already implemented. In the spaced embodiment of the stop contour 21 there are a plurality of circular and / or polygonal stop contour segments of the same kind which are arranged at the same or different spacing or which have the same or approximately the same shape or different shapes.

[0122] The stop contour 21 arranged at the storage surface 15 can for example have a rectangular profile ​ , a wave profile ​ or an angular profile ​ . In principle, every profile, in particular also combinations of the profiles mentioned, can be used for the stop contour 21.

[0123] Although the application is described according to an embodiment, it can be modified in many ways.

[0124] List of reference signs

[0125] 1 dishwasher; domestic dishwasher

[0126] 2 rinsing container

[0127] 3 device door

[0128] 4 opening plane

[0129] 5 pivot axis

[0130] 6 container opening

[0131] 7 container bottom

[0132] 8 container top cover

[0133] 9 container rear wall

[0134] 10 container side wall

[0135] 11 container side wall

[0136] 12 loading plane; lower dish basket (lower basket)

[0137] 13 loading plane; upper dish basket (upper basket)

[0138] 14 loading plane; dish drawer

[0139] 15 storage face

[0140] 16 rinsing object receptacle

[0141] 17 clamping connection

[0142] 17.1 clamping hook

[0143] 18 support element

[0144] 19.1 locking stage

[0145] 19.2 locking stage

[0146] 19.3 locking stage

[0147] 20.1 holder

[0148] 20.2 holder

[0149] 20.3 holder

[0150] 21 stop contour

[0151] 22 surface

[0152] 23 longitudinal element

[0153] 24 transverse element

[0154] 25 grid structure

[0155] 26 longitudinal element

[0156] 27 transverse element

[0157] 28 placement face

[0158] 29 receptacle bottom

[0159] 30 node

[0160] A extraction direction (arrow)

[0161] BP1 first operating position

[0162] BP2 second operating position

[0163] BP3 third operating position

[0164] C axis

[0165] E insertion direction (arrow)

[0166] S pivoting direction (double arrow)

[0167] V movement direction (double arrow)

[0168] V.1 misalignment

[0169] V.2 misalignment

[0170] W.1 tilt angle

[0171] W.2 tilt angle

[0172] W.3 tilt angle.

Claims

1. A rinse object receptacle (16) for a dishwasher (1) having at least one rinse container (2), the rinse object receptacle being movably arranged in the rinse container (2) and comprising a dish basket (13) and a storage surface (15) couplable to the dish basket (13), the storage surface (15) serving to accommodate rinse objects, wherein The storage surface (15) can be locked at the cutlery basket (13) and can be pivoted about an axis (C) to different inclination angles (W.1; W.2; W.3), wherein at least one support element (18) is arranged at the underside of the storage surface (15), which supports the storage surface (15) in the different inclination angles (W.1; W.2; W.3) at a distance from the axis (C), and wherein the support element (18) arranged at the underside of the storage surface (15) has a plurality of locking steps (19.1, 19.2, 19.3) which engage with the cutlery basket (13) so that the storage surface (15) is supported in the different inclination angles (W.1; W.2; W.3), characterized in that the storage surface (15) can be moved along the axis (C) so that the change of the inclination angle (W.1; W.2; W.3) of the storage surface (15) is achieved by a combined movement, i.e. by a longitudinal movement of the storage surface (15) along the axis (C) and a simultaneous rotation of the storage surface (15) about the axis (C).

2. The flush object container (16) according to claim 1, characterized in that The locking steps (19.1, 19.2, 19.3) are configured as brackets (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) at the support element (18), which engage at the cutlery basket (13) depending on the inclination angle (W.1; W.2; W.3) and which hold the cutlery basket fixed by support.

3. The flush object container (16) according to claim 2, characterized in that The brackets (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) of the locking steps (19.1, 19.2, 19.3) have a misalignment in the range of 1 mm to 10 mm at the support element (18).

4. The flush object container (16) according to claim 3, characterized in that The brackets (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) of the locking steps (19.1, 19.2, 19.3) have a misalignment in the range of 2 mm to 8 mm at the support element (18).

5. The flush object container (16) according to claim 3, characterized in that The brackets (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) of the locking steps (19.1, 19.2, 19.3) have a misalignment in the range of 3 mm to 6 mm at the support element (18).

6. The flush object container (16) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The at least two support elements (18) are arranged uniformly at the underside of the storage surface (15).

7. The flush object container (16) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The storage surface (15) can be pivoted between an upwardly turned rest position and at least one downwardly turned operating position (BP1; BP2; BP3).

8. The flush object container (16) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The flat storage surface (15) consists of a plurality of longitudinal elements (23) and transverse elements (24) made of plastic or metal.

9. The flush object container (16) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The storage surface (15) is equipped in the region of the axis (C) with a stop contour (21) for the washing items, which is embodied as continuous or spaced apart.

10. The flush object container (16) according to claim 9, characterized in that The stop contour (21) for the washing items comprises circular and / or polygonal stop segments.

11. The flush object container (16) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The storage surface (15) is detachably connected with the cutlery basket (13) via a clamping connection (17).

12. The flush object container (16) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The cutlery basket (13) has a receiving bottom (29) formed from a plurality of spaced-apart longitudinal elements and transverse elements and forming a depositing surface, wherein the transverse elements are arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal elements, and wherein the transverse elements are connected to the longitudinal elements at nodes (30).

13. The flush article holder (16) according to claim 12, characterized in that The receiving bottom (29) of the cutlery basket (13) is configured to be horizontal, approximately horizontal or slightly inclined in the region below the depositing surface (15).

14. The flush article holder (16) according to claim 12, characterized in that The longitudinal elements (26) of the cutlery basket (13) constitute the axis (C) for the depositing surface (15), and the depositing surface (15) is detachably connected to the longitudinal elements (26) of the cutlery basket (13) via a clamping connection (17).

15. The flush article holder (16) according to claim 12, characterized in that The number of support elements (18) arranged at the underside of the depositing surface (15) is the same as the number of transverse elements (27) at least partially covered by the depositing surface (15), so that each support element (18) is associated with one transverse element (27).

16. The flush article holder (16) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The cutlery basket (13) has a plurality of depositing surfaces (15) separate from one another and arranged side by side, which are respectively associated with at least one support element (18).

17. The flush article holder according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The depositing surface (15) and at least one support element (18) are manufactured in one piece by injection molding.

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