Folding vegetable basket and washing machine for sink

Abstract

The present invention relates to a folding vegetable basket and a cleaning machine for a sink. In the folding vegetable basket for a sink, a secondary basket body is connected to a first opening or a first bottom plate of a main basket body. When the main body of the vegetable basket is in a first use state, the secondary basket body is connected to the first opening of the main basket body, so that the main basket body and the secondary basket body are docked at the opening, and a first placement interval and a second placement interval are connected to form a storage tank with an opening facing upward. When the main body of the vegetable basket is in a second use state, the secondary basket body is at least partially located below the first bottom plate of the main basket body to form support for the main basket body. In this way, the design of a folding vegetable basket with a coordinated switching state of the main basket body and the secondary basket body effectively utilizes the folded vegetable basket under the premise of meeting the use of a conventional fruit and vegetable basket, which can not only avoid the space occupied by the separate storage of articles and the fruit and vegetable basket, but also ensure the stable support of the storage state by relying on the support of the secondary basket body, which is very convenient and practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of foldable vegetable baskets, and in particular to a foldable vegetable basket and a cleaning machine for a sink. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread use of sinks in modern kitchens, various types of drain racks and fruit and vegetable baskets that match the sinks have been designed. Some drain racks only have the function of draining and holding fruits and vegetables. Since there is often water on the surface of the drain rack, it will cause moisture and mildew in the cabinet when stored, and needs to be specially dried in the sun. This kind of non-foldable drain basket is large in size and takes up a large area no matter where it is placed, which is very inconvenient.

[0003] For this purpose, the Chinese utility model patent "A telescopic hangable drain basket" with patent number 201920303100.X includes a main basket and a secondary basket, wherein the main basket is mirror-imaged with the secondary basket, and the main basket and the secondary basket are respectively provided with L-shaped hooks, and the two sides of the L-shaped hook are respectively provided with first guide grooves, and the first guide grooves are provided with pulley buckles, and the pulley buckles are embedded in the second guide grooves to fix the main basket and the secondary basket in a sliding manner. The basket body similar to the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable drain basket is spread out when in use and folded as a whole when not in use. Although it can play a good role in containing when in use, and can be folded when stored, it will not take up extra space, but it makes the fruit and vegetable basket idle when folded. After being folded in time, it will still take up space, and if the items washed on it are not used in a hurry, after the drain basket is folded, the washed dishes, chopsticks, fruits and vegetables need to be stored separately, which is very cumbersome.

[0004] Therefore, further improvements need to be made to the fruit and vegetable basket. Summary of the invention

[0005] The first technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a foldable vegetable basket for a sink that can be used for storage in different usage states in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0006] The second technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a foldable vegetable basket for a sink with a stable support and adjustable support points in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0007] The third technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a foldable vegetable basket for a sink that can guide water drainage after being folded, in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0008] The fourth technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a washing machine using the foldable vegetable basket according to the current status of the prior art.

[0009] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned first technical problem is: a foldable vegetable basket for a sink, comprising:

[0010] The main body of the vegetable basket includes a main basket body and a secondary basket body, wherein:

[0011] The main basket body comprises a first bottom plate, first side plates respectively connected to two opposite sides of the first bottom plate, and a first connecting plate connected to the third side, so as to form a first opening at the fourth side, and the area enclosed by the first bottom plate, the first side plate and the first connecting plate is a first placement interval;

[0012] The auxiliary basket body comprises a second bottom plate, second side plates respectively connected to two opposite sides of the second bottom plate, and a second connecting plate connected to the third side, so as to form a second opening at the fourth side, and the area enclosed by the second bottom plate, the second side plates and the second connecting plate is a second placement interval;

[0013] The auxiliary basket body is connected to the first opening of the main basket body or the first bottom plate, so that the main body of the basket is in the following first use state or second use state respectively:

[0014] When the vegetable basket body is in the first use state, the auxiliary basket body is connected to the first opening of the main basket body, so that the main basket body and the auxiliary basket body are connected at the opening, and the first placement area and the second placement area are connected to form a storage slot with the opening facing upward;

[0015] When the vegetable basket body is in the second use state, the auxiliary basket body is at least partially located below the first bottom plate of the main basket body to form support for the main basket body.

[0016] In order to ensure that the auxiliary basket body can support the main basket body in the second usage state, preferably, the auxiliary basket body can be rotatably constrained at the opening of the main basket body near the middle and the rotation axis is consistent with the extension direction of the first connecting plate. When the vegetable basket main body is in the second usage state, the auxiliary basket body rotates to a vertically extended state, and the opening directions of the first placement interval and the second placement interval are parallel, and the opening directions of the first opening and the second opening intersect.

[0017] Specifically, a rotating shaft is provided at the first opening of the main basket body, and a connecting portion matching the rotating shaft is provided at a corresponding position of the auxiliary basket body.

[0018] Preferably, the connecting portion is at least two limiting grooves spaced apart on the back of the second bottom plate, so that the rotating part of the auxiliary basket body is designed and the structure of the back makes it possible for the upper part to be naturally located at the first opening of the main basket body when the auxiliary basket body rotates. In this way, when the main basket body is supported, it is possible to prevent items in the first placement interval from falling, without the need for an additional fence, which is very convenient.

[0019] In order to ensure that the auxiliary basket body can fully utilize the peripheral space after being folded, preferably, a bracket extending in the same direction as the second connecting plate is provided at the second opening of the auxiliary basket body, and when the vegetable basket body is in the first usage state, the bracket is located in the storage slot and divides the storage slot into the first placement interval and the second placement interval; when the vegetable basket body is in the second usage state, the bracket is located on the periphery of the main basket body, thereby forming a hook for hanging.

[0020] Specifically, there are a plurality of the brackets and they are arranged at intervals along the fourth side of the second bottom plate. Each of the brackets includes two support rods arranged side by side, and a gap is left between the two support rods for the hanging part to be hung.

[0021] In order to further solve the above-mentioned second technical problem, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: the auxiliary basket body includes a first frame body and a second frame body. When the main body of the vegetable basket is in the second usage state, the second frame body is installed on the first frame body or is slidably constrained at the bottom of the first bottom plate. In this way, the second frame body is detachable from the first frame body, and the entire second frame body forms a support for the main basket body. The position of the second frame body can be adjusted at any time according to the load-bearing requirements, thereby making the center of gravity of the suspended part of the entire main basket body stable, thereby ensuring that the folded vegetable basket will not shake in the second usage state.

[0022] In order to ensure that the second frame can be easily adjusted when connected to the first base plate, a guide groove extending in the same direction as the first side plate is provided on at least one side of the bottom of the first base plate, and a slider adapted to the guide groove is provided at a corresponding position of the second frame.

[0023] In order to further solve the third technical problem mentioned above, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a first support leg is provided at the bottom of the first bottom plate adjacent to the first connecting plate, and a second support leg is provided at the back of the second bottom plate correspondingly;

[0024] When the vegetable basket body is in a first use state, the first support leg and the second support leg together form a support for the entire vegetable basket body;

[0025] When the main body of the vegetable basket is in the second use state, the first leg and the auxiliary basket body form a support for the entire main basket body, and the first leg is connected with the second leg to form a drain trough for receiving the water flow in the first placement interval. The design of the first leg can connect the bottom of the main basket body with the movable second frame when the entire foldable vegetable basket is in the second use state, so that the water droplets drained from the main basket body flow along the upper surface of the first leg through the wall of the second frame into the water trough, without worrying about the water flow guidance problem of the entire foldable fruit and vegetable basket in the second use state, avoiding water stains around the basket due to the storage of items with water droplets, which is very convenient.

[0026] In order to further ensure that the first leg is connected to the second leg on the second frame, preferably, the first leg includes a fixed plate connected to the first bottom plate and a folding plate connected to the fixed plate, and when the vegetable basket body is in the second usage state, the folding plate can be unfolded and at least partially located above the second leg.

[0027] In order to further solve the fourth technical problem mentioned above, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a washing machine using the above-mentioned foldable vegetable basket, in which the foldable vegetable basket is installed in the water tank of the washing machine for placing fruits, vegetables and / or tableware.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: in the folding vegetable basket for the sink, the auxiliary basket body is connected to the first opening or the first bottom plate of the main basket body, so that the main body of the vegetable basket is in the first use state and the second use state. When the main body of the vegetable basket is in the first use state, the auxiliary basket body is connected to the first opening of the main basket body, so that the main basket body and the auxiliary basket body are connected at the opening, and the first placement interval and the second placement interval are connected to form a storage tank with an opening facing upward, and when the main body of the vegetable basket is in the second use state, the auxiliary basket body is at least partially located below the first bottom plate of the main basket body to form support for the main basket body. In this way, the design of the folding vegetable basket with the coordinated switching state of the main basket body and the auxiliary basket body effectively utilizes the folded vegetable basket under the premise of meeting the use of conventional fruit and vegetable baskets, which can not only avoid the space occupied by the separate storage of items and fruit and vegetable baskets, but also ensure the stable support of the storage state by relying on the support of the auxiliary basket body, which is very convenient and practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vegetable basket body in the first use state according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure from another angle;

[0031] Figure 3 is an overall schematic diagram of the main basket body in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 is an overall schematic diagram of the auxiliary basket body in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vegetable basket body in the second use state according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The overall schematic diagram from another angle;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The overall schematic diagram from another angle;

[0036] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the vegetable basket body being installed in the cleaning machine. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, it is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the foldable vegetable basket for the sink includes a vegetable basket body 100, and the vegetable basket body 100 includes a main basket body 1 and an auxiliary basket body 2, wherein the main basket body 1 has a first bottom plate 11, a first side plate 12 respectively connected to two opposite sides of the first bottom plate 11, and a first connecting plate 13 connected to the third side, thereby forming a first opening 14 at the fourth side, and the area enclosed by the first bottom plate 11, the first side plate 12, and the first connecting plate 13 is the first placement interval 10; the auxiliary basket body 2 has a second bottom plate 21, a second side plate 22 respectively connected to two opposite sides of the second bottom plate 21, and a second connecting plate 23 connected to the third side, thereby forming a second opening 24 at the fourth side, and the area enclosed by the second bottom plate 21, the second side plate 22, and the second connecting plate 23 is the second placement interval 20.

[0039] In this embodiment, the auxiliary basket body 2 is connected to the first opening 14 of the main basket body 1 or the first bottom plate 11, so that the main basket body 100 is in the first use state or the second use state. Specifically, when the main basket body 100 is in the first use state, the auxiliary basket body 2 is connected to the first opening 14 of the main basket body 1, so that the main basket body 1 and the auxiliary basket body 2 are connected at the opening, and the first placement interval 10 and the second placement interval 20 are connected to form a storage tank 200 with an opening facing upward; and when the main basket body 100 is in the second use state, the auxiliary basket body 2 is at least partially located below the first bottom plate 11 of the main basket body 1 to form a support for the main basket body 1.

[0040] The connection and assembly forms of the main basket body 1 and the auxiliary basket body 2 can be various, and the auxiliary basket body 2 can even be designed into a special-shaped structure to meet the support standard. However, in order to meet the function of storage while taking into account the folding, the position of the auxiliary basket body 2 near the middle in this embodiment can be rotatably constrained at the opening of the main basket body 1 and the rotation axis is consistent with the extension direction of the first connecting plate 13. When the vegetable basket body 100 is in the second use state, the auxiliary basket body 2 is rotated to a vertically extended state, the first placement interval 10 and the second placement interval 20 are parallel in opening direction, and the opening directions of the first opening 14 and the second opening 24 intersect. Specifically, a rotating shaft 15 is provided at the first opening 14 of the main basket body 1, and a connecting portion 25 matching the rotating shaft 15 is provided at the corresponding position of the auxiliary basket body 2. The connecting portion 25 is at least two limiting grooves 17 arranged at intervals on the back of the second bottom plate 21. In this way, the main basket body 1 and the auxiliary basket body 2 cooperate to implement the switching of the two states by the rotational posture of the auxiliary basket body 2 relative to the main basket body 1. When in use, it only needs to simply rotate the auxiliary basket body 2 to achieve folding, which is convenient for use.

[0041] In order to further enrich the storage function, the auxiliary basket body 2 is provided with a bracket 26 extending in the same direction as the second connecting plate 23 at the second opening 24. When the main body 100 of the vegetable basket is in the first use state, the bracket 26 is located in the storage slot 200, and the storage slot 200 is separated to form a first placement interval 10 and a second placement interval 20; and when the main body 100 of the vegetable basket is in the second use state, the bracket 26 is located on the periphery of the main basket body 1, thereby forming a hook for hanging. Specifically, there are multiple brackets 26 and they are arranged at intervals along the fourth side of the second bottom plate 21. Each bracket 26 includes two support rods arranged side by side, and a gap is left between the two support rods for hanging the hanger. The design of the bracket 26 adds storage space to the periphery of the main basket body 1. Bowls, chopsticks, water cups and other items that can be hung can be stored on the periphery of the main basket body 1, while fruits and vegetables that are inconvenient to store can be placed in the first placement area. Not only does it divide the functional areas clearly, but it also makes effective use of the peripheral areas, fully compensating for the defect that the storage area becomes smaller when the entire foldable vegetable basket is folded.

[0042] In addition, in this embodiment, the auxiliary basket body 2 adopts a split design, and the auxiliary basket body 2 includes a first frame body 2a and a second frame body 2b. When the vegetable basket body 100 is in the second use state, the second frame body 2b is installed on the first frame body 2a or is slidably constrained at the bottom of the first bottom plate 11. When the second frame body 2b is installed at the bottom of the first bottom plate 11, the assembly is realized in the form of sliding fit. At least one side of the bottom of the first bottom plate 11 is provided with a guide groove 17 extending in the same direction as the first side plate 12, and the second frame body 2b is provided with a slider adapted to the guide groove 17 at a corresponding position.

[0043] In this embodiment, a first support leg 16 is provided at the bottom of the first bottom plate 11 adjacent to the first connecting plate 13, and a second support leg 27 is correspondingly provided on the back of the second bottom plate 21, so that when the vegetable basket body 100 is in the first usage state, the first support leg 16 and the second support leg 27 can jointly form a support for the entire vegetable basket body 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, when the basket body 100 is in the second use state, the entire basket body 100 switches to the main basket body 1 to hold items separately, so that fruits and vegetables or dishes with water droplets will be concentrated in the main basket body 1, resulting in a larger amount of water drained from the main basket body 1. If it is not cleaned in time, it is easy to cause the surrounding environment to be untidy. For this reason, the foldable basket is designed with a special diversion structure, that is, when the basket body 100 is in the second use state, the first leg 16 and the auxiliary basket body 2 form a support for the entire main basket body 1, and the first leg 16 and the second leg 27 are connected to form a drain trough 160 for receiving the water flow in the first placement interval 10. The design of the first leg 16 can connect the bottom of the main basket body 1 with the movable second frame body 2b when the entire foldable vegetable basket is in the second use state, so that water droplets from the main basket body 1 flow along the upper surface of the first leg 16 through the wall surface of the second leg 27 on the second frame body 2b to the sink of the washing machine. There is no need to worry about the water flow guidance problem of the entire foldable fruit and vegetable basket in the second use state, which avoids water stains around the basket due to the storage of items with water droplets, which is very convenient.

[0045] In this embodiment, if the length of the first leg 16 is insufficient, the first leg 16 can be designed to be foldable, that is, the first leg 16 includes a fixed plate 161 connected to the first bottom plate 11 and a folding plate 162 connected to the fixed plate 161. When the basket body 100 is in the second use state, the folding plate 162 can be unfolded and at least partially located above the second leg 27. The design of the folding plate 162 further ensures that the water flow will not be interrupted in the middle and will flow smoothly into the sink.

[0046] In this embodiment, in the washing machine using the foldable vegetable basket, the foldable vegetable basket is installed in the water tank 3 for placing fruits, vegetables and / or tableware.

[0047] In addition, terms indicating directions, such as "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "side", "top", "bottom", etc., are used in the specification and claims of the present invention to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of the present invention, but these terms are used here only for the purpose of convenience of description and are determined based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be arranged in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only used as explanations and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "up" and "down" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

Claims

1. A foldable vegetable basket for a sink, comprising: The vegetable basket body (100) comprises a main basket body (1) and a secondary basket body (2), wherein: The main basket body (1) comprises a first bottom plate (11), first side plates (12) respectively connected to two opposite sides of the first bottom plate (11), and a first connecting plate (13) connected to a third side, so that a first opening (14) is formed at a fourth side, and an area enclosed by the first bottom plate (11), the first side plate (12) and the first connecting plate (13) is a first placement area (10); The auxiliary basket body (2) comprises a second bottom plate (21), second side plates (22) respectively connected to two opposite sides of the second bottom plate (21), and a second connecting plate (23) connected to a third side, so that a second opening (24) is formed at a fourth side, and an area enclosed by the second bottom plate (21), the second side plates (22) and the second connecting plate (23) is a second placement area (20); The feature is that the auxiliary basket body (2) is connected to the first opening (14) of the main basket body (1) or to the first bottom plate (11), so that the vegetable basket body (100) is in the following first use state or second use state respectively: When the vegetable basket body (100) is in a first use state, the auxiliary basket body (2) is connected to the first opening (14) of the main basket body (1), so that the main basket body (1) and the auxiliary basket body (2) are butted at the opening, and the first placement area (10) and the second placement area (20) are joined to form a storage slot (200) with the opening facing upward; When the vegetable basket body (100) is in a second use state, the auxiliary basket body (2) is at least partially located below the first bottom plate (11) of the main basket body (1) to form support for the main basket body (1); The auxiliary basket body (2) is rotatably constrained at the opening of the main basket body (1) at a position near the middle thereof, and the rotation axis is consistent with the extension direction of the first connecting plate (13); when the vegetable basket body (100) is in a second use state, the auxiliary basket body (2) is rotated to a vertically extended state, the opening directions of the first placement interval (10) and the second placement interval (20) are parallel, and the opening directions of the first opening (14) and the second opening (24) intersect; A rotating shaft (15) is provided at the first opening (14) of the main basket body (1), and a connecting portion (25) matching the rotating shaft (15) is provided at a corresponding position of the auxiliary basket body (2).

2. The foldable vegetable basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion (25) is at least two limiting grooves arranged at intervals on the back of the second bottom plate (21).

3. The foldable vegetable basket according to claim 2, characterized in that: A bracket (26) extending in the same direction as the second connecting plate (23) is provided at the second opening (24) of the auxiliary basket body (2); when the main body (100) of the vegetable basket is in a first use state, the bracket (26) is located in the storage slot (200) and divides the storage slot (200) into the first placement interval (10) and the second placement interval (20); when the main body (100) of the vegetable basket is in a second use state, the bracket (26) is located on the periphery of the main basket body (1) to form a hook for hanging.

4. The foldable vegetable basket according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are a plurality of brackets (26) arranged at intervals along the fourth side of the second bottom plate (21); each bracket (26) comprises two support rods arranged side by side, and a gap is left between the two support rods for hanging a hanger.

5. The foldable vegetable basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary basket body (2) comprises a first frame body (2a) and a second frame body (2b); when the vegetable basket body (100) is in a second use state, the second frame body (2b) is mounted on the first frame body (2a) or is slidably constrained at the bottom of the first bottom plate (11).

6. The foldable vegetable basket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the first bottom plate (11) is provided with a guide groove (17) extending in the same direction as the first side plate (12) on at least one side, and the second frame (2b) is provided with a sliding block adapted to the guide groove (17) at a corresponding position.

7. The foldable vegetable basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first support leg (16) is provided at the bottom of the first bottom plate (11) adjacent to the first connecting plate (13), and a second support leg (27) is correspondingly provided at the back of the second bottom plate (21); When the vegetable basket body (100) is in a first use state, the first support leg (16) and the second support leg (27) together form a support for the entire vegetable basket body (100); When the vegetable basket body (100) is in a second use state, the first support leg (16) and the auxiliary basket body (2) form a support for the entire main basket body (1), and the first support leg (16) and the second support leg (27) are connected to form a drain groove (160) for receiving water flow in the first placement area (10).

8. The foldable vegetable basket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first support leg (16) comprises a fixed plate (161) connected to the first bottom plate (11) and a folding plate (162) connected to the fixed plate (161); when the vegetable basket body (100) is in a second use state, the folding plate (162) can be unfolded and at least partially located above the second support leg (27).

9. A washing machine using the foldable vegetable basket as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The foldable vegetable basket is installed in the water tank (3) of the cleaning machine and is used for placing fruits, vegetables and / or tableware.

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