Rack assemblies, baskets and dishwashers

Abstract

The present invention discloses a support assembly, a carrying basket and a dishwasher. The support assembly includes a guide rail, an adjustment bracket and a cutlery holder, the guide rail extends in a vertical direction; the adjustment bracket is connected to the guide rail and can slide relative to the guide rail, and the adjustment bracket includes a limit assembly; the cutlery holder is rotatably mounted on the adjustment bracket, and the cutlery holder can switch back and forth between an adjustment position and an unfolded position, and when the cutlery holder is in the unfolded position, the clamping force of the limit assembly on the guide rail is greater than, when the cutlery holder is in the adjustment position, the clamping force of the limit assembly on the guide rail. The support assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, through the switching of the cutlery holder between the adjustment position and the unfolded position, enables the limit assembly to adjust the difficulty of the adjustment bracket sliding relative to the guide rail according to different position states of the cutlery holder, so as to realize that the cutlery holder can adjust the height conveniently and quickly.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, when loading tableware in a dishwasher, due to the different sizes of tableware used by users, there are certain requirements for the utilization rate of the internal space of the bowl basket. In actual use, the height of the cutlery rack is not adjustable and cannot adapt to the loading of tableware of different sizes. Summary of the invention

[0003] Embodiments of the present invention provide a bracket assembly, a carrier basket and a dishwasher.

[0004] The support assembly of the embodiment of the present invention comprises a guide rail, an adjustment support and a knife and fork support.

[0005] The guide rail extends in a vertical direction;

[0006] The adjusting bracket is connected to the guide rail and can slide relative to the guide rail, and the adjusting bracket includes a limiting component;

[0007] The knife and fork holder is rotatably mounted on the adjustment holder, and the knife and fork holder can switch back and forth between an adjustment position and an extended position. When the knife and fork holder is in the extended position, the clamping force of the limit assembly on the guide rail is greater than that of the limit assembly on the guide rail when the knife and fork holder is in the adjustment position.

[0008] In some embodiments, the limiting assembly includes an elastic member, the elastic member is provided with a first groove, and the guide rail passes through the first groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the limiting assembly includes an abutment member connected to the elastic member. When the knife and fork holder is in the expanded position, the knife and fork holder abuts against the abutment member, so that the abutment member acts on the elastic member. The elastic member undergoes elastic deformation under the action of the abutment member, so that the groove wall of the first groove clamps the guide rail.

[0010] In some embodiments, the abutment member extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the knife and fork support, and the limiting assembly includes a plurality of the abutment members, which are arranged in a straight line in the vertical direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the adjustment bracket is convexly provided with a rotating shaft, and the cutlery bracket is provided with an axial hole, and the axial hole cooperates with the rotating shaft to realize the rotational connection between the cutlery bracket and the elastic member.

[0012] In some embodiments, the abutment member is located below the rotation axis.

[0013] In some embodiments, the knife and fork support is provided with an abutting protrusion, and the abutting member is provided with a second groove that cooperates with the abutting protrusion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the adjustment bracket is provided with a limiting protrusion to limit the rotation angle of the knife and fork bracket.

[0015] The load-bearing basket according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises the bracket assembly described in the above embodiment.

[0016] The dishwasher according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the carrying basket described in the above embodiment.

[0017] The bracket assembly, the carrying basket and the dishwasher of the embodiment of the present invention are switched between the adjustment position and the deployed position by rotating the knife and fork bracket, so that the limit assembly can have a larger clamping force when the knife and fork bracket is in the deployed position, thereby limiting the sliding of the adjustment bracket relative to the guide rail, so that the position of the adjustment bracket is fixed. When the knife and fork bracket is in the adjustment position, the clamping force is smaller, so that the adjustment bracket can slide relative to the guide rail, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the position of the knife and fork bracket, which is convenient for users to adjust according to needs, thereby adapting to the loading of tableware of more sizes.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of an adjustment bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 is another structural schematic diagram of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6is another structural schematic diagram of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a knife and fork support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a carrying basket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Main feature reference numerals:

[0029] The bracket assembly 100 , the guide rail 10 , the adjustment bracket 20 , the limiting assembly 21 , the elastic member 211 , the first groove 2111 , the abutting member 212 , the second groove 2121 , the rotating shaft 22 , the limiting protrusion 23 , the body 24 , the knife and fork bracket 30 , the shaft hole 31 , the abutting protrusion 32 , and the carrying basket 500 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] In the embodiments of the present invention, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, and “below” a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0032] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of embodiments of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of embodiments of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0033] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The bracket assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a guide rail 10, an adjustment bracket 20 and a knife and fork bracket 30. The guide rail 10 extends in a vertical direction. The adjustment bracket 20 is connected to the guide rail 10 and can slide relative to the guide rail 10. The adjustment bracket 20 includes a limit assembly 21. The knife and fork bracket 30 is rotatably mounted on the adjustment bracket 20. The knife and fork bracket 30 can switch back and forth between an adjustment position and an extended position. When the knife and fork bracket 30 is in the extended position, the clamping force of the limit assembly 21 on the guide rail 10 is greater than that of the limit assembly 21 on the guide rail 10. When the knife and fork bracket 30 is in the adjustment position, the clamping force of the limit assembly 21 on the guide rail 10 is greater than that of the limit assembly 21 on the guide rail 10.

[0034] In the embodiment of the present invention, the knife and fork holder 30 is rotated to realize switching between the adjustment position and the deployed position, so that the limit assembly 21 can have a larger clamping force when the knife and fork holder is in the deployed position, thereby limiting the sliding of the adjustment holder 20 relative to the guide rail 10, so that the position of the adjustment holder 20 is fixed. When the knife and fork holder 30 is in the adjustment position, the clamping force is smaller, so that the adjustment holder 20 can slide relative to the guide rail 10, achieving the effect of being able to adjust the position of the knife and fork holder 30, making it convenient for users to adjust according to needs, thereby adapting to the loading of tableware of more sizes.

[0035] In the prior art, the cutlery stand is used to carry tableware such as cups, knives, forks, etc. The cups, knives, forks, etc. can be placed flat on the cutlery stand, or they can be hung on the cutlery stand in a vertical direction. Taking the cleaning direction from top to bottom as an example, the cleaning effect of knives, forks, etc. placed flat is better, and the cups are convenient for cleaning through the cup mouth, so the cups are hung on the cutlery stand in a vertical direction for better cleaning effect. The height of the cutlery, forks, cups, etc. is different due to the different sizes of the tableware. Therefore, if the height of the cutlery stand cannot be adjusted, it cannot meet the washing needs of cutlery, forks, cups, etc. of different heights.

[0036] The guide rail 10 can extend completely along the vertical direction, or extend in a direction with an angle to the vertical direction. The angle can be 5°, 10°, 15°, etc. As long as the guide rail 10 extends approximately along the vertical direction, the adjustment bracket 20 can adjust the height along the guide rail 10, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0037] There are many ways to adjust the bracket 20 and the guide rail 10. For example, see Figure 1 and Figure 2The guide rail 10 includes two steel wires arranged in the vertical direction, and the adjusting bracket 20 is provided with two grooves matching the two steel wires. The two grooves correspond to the two steel wires one by one to realize that the adjusting bracket 20 can slide relative to the guide rail 10; for example, the guide rail 10 includes a rectangular steel plate extending in the vertical direction, and the adjusting bracket 20 is provided with a T-shaped slot matching the rectangular steel plate. The rectangular steel plate is passed through the T-shaped slot to realize that the adjusting bracket 20 can slide relative to the guide rail 10. They are not listed one by one here.

[0038] See also Figure 1 , when the knife and fork support 30 is in the unfolded position, the clamping force of the limit assembly 21 on the guide rail 10 should be sufficient to limit the relative position relationship between the adjustment support 20 and the guide rail 10 to remain unchanged. It is worth noting that the relative position relationship between the adjustment support 20 and the guide rail 10 remains unchanged under the action of the limit assembly 21, which means that the limit assembly 21 can keep the relative position relationship between the adjustment support 20 and the guide rail 10 unchanged when there is no external force. If the user applies external force downward or upward, the adjustment support 20 can also slide relative to the guide rail 10.

[0039] See also Figure 2 When the knife and fork support 30 is located at the adjustment position, the clamping force of the limit assembly 21 on the guide rail 10 should not be too large, so that the adjustment support 20 can slide relative to the guide rail 10 under a certain external force or gravity.

[0040] The greater the clamping force of the limit assembly 21 on the guide rail 10, the more difficult it is for the adjustment bracket 20 to slide relative to the guide rail 10, and the smaller the clamping force, the easier it is for the adjustment bracket 20 to slide relative to the guide rail 10. Therefore, when the knife and fork support 30 is in the unfolded position, the limiting force of the limit assembly 21 should be smaller than the limiting force of the limit assembly 21 when the knife and fork support 30 is in the adjustment position.

[0041] The unfolded position of the knife and fork holder 30 means that the knife and fork holder 30 is in a flat position, and the knife and fork holder 30 is in a use state. The knife and fork holder 30 in the unfolded position can be placed horizontally. In order to facilitate drainage, the knife and fork holder can also be placed at a certain angle to the horizontal, and the angle can be 5°, 10°, 15°, etc. The unfolded position of the knife and fork holder 30 can be the normal position of the knife and fork holder 30.

[0042] The adjustment position of the knife and fork support 30 means that the knife and fork support 30 is in a state where the height can be adjusted. The knife and fork support 30 at the adjustment position can be placed vertically or at a certain angle to the vertical direction, and the angle can be 5°, 10°, 15°, etc.

[0043] It is worth noting that the boundary between the deployed position and the adjusted position of the knife and fork holder 30 is set as needed. For example, when the knife and fork holder 30 is placed at an angle of 5° with the horizontal direction, the clamping force of the limit assembly 21 on the guide rail 10 is reduced to a level sufficient for the user to easily adjust the relative position relationship of the holder 20 relative to the guide rail 10. It can be defined that the knife and fork holder 30 is in the deployed position when the angle between it and the horizontal direction is less than 5°, and is in the adjusted position when the angle between it and the horizontal direction is greater than or equal to 5°.

[0044] In certain embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The limiting assembly 21 includes an elastic member 211 . The elastic member 211 is provided with a first groove 2111 . The guide rail 10 is passed through the first groove 2111 .

[0045] In this configuration, the adjusting bracket 20 can be installed on or removed from the guide rail 10 through the notch of the first groove 2111 .

[0046] The limiting assembly 21 may include a body 24 , and the elastic member 211 is installed at a position of the body 24 close to the guide rail 10 .

[0047] There are many directions for the notch of the first groove 2111. For example, the notch of the first groove 2111 can be oriented in a direction away from the knife and fork bracket 30. For another example, when two first grooves 2111 are provided, the notches of the two first grooves 2111 can be arranged opposite to each other or back to back. The direction of the notch of the first groove 2111 can be adjusted according to factors such as the convenience of adjusting the installation or disassembly of the bracket 20 and the guide rail 10 and the convenience of production, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0048] For further information, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The limiting assembly 21 includes an abutment member 212 fixedly connected to the elastic member 211. When the knife and fork support 30 is in the unfolded position, the knife and fork support 30 abuts against the abutment member 212, so that the abutment member 212 acts on the elastic member 211. The elastic member 211 generates elastic deformation under the action of the abutment member 212, so that the groove wall of the first groove 2111 clamps the guide rail 10.

[0049] In this arrangement, the knife and fork holder 30 abuts against the abutment 212, that is, the knife and fork holder 30 uses its own gravity to act on the abutment 212, so that the abutment 212 acts on the elastic member 211, so that the elastic member 211 can produce elastic deformation, so that the groove wall of the first groove 2111 of the elastic member 211 can clamp the guide rail 10, and the limiting component 21 limits the sliding of the adjustment bracket 20 relative to the guide rail 10. In addition, the abutment 212 abuts against the knife and fork holder 30, which can also have the effect of limiting the rotation angle of the knife and fork holder 30.

[0050] There are many kinds of materials for the elastic member 211. The elastic member 211 can be made entirely of plastic, silicone, or a combination of multiple materials. For example, the main body of the elastic member 211 is made of plastic, and the groove wall of the first groove 2111 of the elastic member 211 is provided with a silicone layer to increase friction. It is worth noting that the material of the elastic member 211 should have a certain elasticity to be able to produce elastic deformation, and the material of the groove wall of the first groove 2111 of the elastic member 211 should have a certain friction to ensure that there is a certain force to limit the sliding of the adjustment bracket 20 relative to the guide rail 10 when clamping the guide rail 10.

[0051] The abutment member 212 can be fixedly connected to the elastic member 211, or can be transmission-connected to the elastic member 211 via a transmission member, as long as the abutment member 212 can transmit the abutment force between the knife and fork support 30 and the abutment member 212 to the elastic member 211, so that the elastic member 211 produces elastic deformation.

[0052] There are many kinds of installation positions of the abutment 212 and the elastic member 211. For example, the abutment 212 can be connected to the notch position of the first groove 2111 of the elastic member 211. The notch position of the first groove 2111 is easier to produce elastic deformation to clamp the guide rail 10. For another example, the abutment 212 can be separated from the notch position of the first groove 2111 of the elastic member 211, and the guide rail 10 can be clamped by elastically deforming the groove wall at other positions of the first groove 2111.

[0053] It is worth noting that there are many kinds of quantitative relationships between the abutment members 212 and the elastic member 211. For example, when the elastic member 211 is provided with two first grooves 2111, the elastic member 211 can correspond to the abutment members 212 one by one, and the abutment members 212 are provided near any first groove 2111. The elastic member 211 can also correspond to multiple abutment members 212. Multiple abutment members 212 can all be provided near the same first groove 2111, or multiple abutment members 212 can be provided near two first grooves 2111. When multiple abutment members 212 are provided near the same first groove 2111, multiple abutment members 212 can be provided on the same side of the notch of the same first groove 2111, or multiple abutment members 212 can be provided on both sides of the notch of the same first groove 2111, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0054] There are many extending directions of the abutment member 212. For example, see Figure 5 The abutment member 212 extends in a direction parallel to the rotation direction of the knife and fork support 30. For example, see Figure 6 The abutment member 212 extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the knife and fork support 30 .

[0055] For further information, see Figures 1 to 4The abutment member 212 extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the knife and fork support 30 , and the limiting assembly 21 includes a plurality of abutment members 212 , which are arranged in a straight line in the vertical direction.

[0056] Such arrangement enables the plurality of abutting members 212 to contact the knife and fork support 30 at the same time, so that the plurality of abutting members 212 act on the elastic member 211 to cause the elastic member 211 to produce elastic deformation, thereby achieving the effect of making the groove wall of the first groove 2111 clamp the guide rail 10 more firmly.

[0057] The abutment member 212 can extend along the rotation direction of the vertical knife and fork support 30, or extend in a direction that forms a certain angle with the rotation direction of the vertical knife and fork support 30. The angle can be 5°, 10°, 15°, etc. It can be adjusted as needed and is not specifically limited here.

[0058] In certain embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 7 The adjusting bracket 20 is convexly provided with a rotating shaft 22 , and the knife and fork bracket 30 is provided with an axial hole 31 , and the axial hole 31 cooperates with the rotating shaft 22 to realize the rotation connection between the knife and fork bracket 30 and the elastic member 211 .

[0059] Such arrangement enables the knife and fork support 30 to be rotatably connected to the adjustment support 20 .

[0060] Specifically, the adjustment bracket 20 may include a body 24, and the rotating shaft 22 may be installed on the body 24. The adjustment bracket 20 may include an elastic member 211, and the rotating shaft 22 may also be installed on the elastic member 211.

[0061] It is worth noting that the adjustment bracket 20 may include a rotating shaft 22, which corresponds to the shaft hole 31 one by one and realizes a rotational connection. The adjustment bracket 20 may include two rotating shafts 22, which are located at both ends of the shaft hole 31 and respectively cooperate with the two ends of the shaft hole 31. According to the relationship between the length of the two rotating shafts 22 and the length of the shaft hole 31, the middle part of the shaft hole 31 may cooperate with the two rotating shafts 22, and the middle part of the shaft hole 31 may not cooperate with the two rotating shafts 22. When the middle part of the shaft hole 31 does not cooperate with the two rotating shafts 22, the middle part of the shaft hole 31 may be hollow or non-hollow, and no specific restrictions are made here; the adjustment bracket 20 may also include two elastic members 211 and four rotating shafts 22, and the rotating shafts 22 are respectively provided at both ends of the elastic member 211. The knife and fork bracket 30 is provided with four shaft holes 31, which correspond to the rotating shafts 22 one by one to realize a rotational connection. There are many ways to realize the cooperation between the rotating shaft 22 and the shaft hole 31, which are not listed one by one here.

[0062] For further information, see Figures 3 to 6 , the abutment member 212 is located below the rotating shaft 22 .

[0063] Since the knife and fork support 30 has a downward gravity, the knife and fork support 30 has a tendency to rotate downward. Therefore, such a configuration can relatively simply realize the abutment and cooperation between the abutment member 212 and the knife and fork support 30, and the required structure is relatively simple.

[0064] In a certain embodiment, the abutment 212 is located above the rotating shaft 22 , and the knife and fork support 30 may be provided with a protrusion extending upward to cooperate with the abutment 212 when located in the unfolded position.

[0065] In certain embodiments, see Figure 3 as well as Figures 5 to 7 The knife and fork support 30 is provided with an abutting protrusion 32 , and the abutting member 212 is provided with a second groove 2121 matched with the abutting protrusion 32 .

[0066] In this configuration, the second groove 2121 cooperates with the abutting protrusion 32 , so that the knife and fork support 30 and the abutting member 212 abut more tightly.

[0067] Specifically, when multiple abutment members 212 are arranged in a straight line along the vertical direction, the abutment protrusion 32 can extend in a direction parallel to the rotation direction of the knife and fork holder 30, so that the abutment protrusion 32 can simultaneously cooperate with the second grooves 2121 of multiple abutment members 212; multiple abutment protrusions 32 can also be set so that the abutment protrusions 32 and the second grooves 2121 cooperate one by one.

[0068] In certain embodiments, see Figure 4 The adjusting bracket 20 is provided with a limiting protrusion 23 to limit the rotation angle of the knife and fork bracket 30.

[0069] By configuring in this way, the rotation angle of the knife and fork support 30 can be limited to a desired position.

[0070] Specifically, the limiting protrusion 23 can be provided on the elastic member 211, or the limiting protrusion 23 can be provided on the body 24. In the case where the limiting protrusion 23 is provided on the body 24, the limiting protrusion 23 can be provided on the body 24 near the shaft hole 31 of the cutlery support 30, and when the cutlery support 30 is in the unfolded position, the limiting protrusion 23 abuts against the position near the shaft hole 31 of the cutlery support 30, and when the cutlery support 30 is in the adjustment position, the limiting protrusion 23 is separated from the position near the shaft hole 31 of the cutlery support 30, so as to keep the cutlery support 30 in the unfolded position and prevent the cutlery support 30 from continuing to rotate downward.

[0071] See also Figure 8The embodiment of the present invention further discloses a carrying basket 500, which includes but is not limited to a bowl basket and a bracket assembly 100. The bowl basket is used to carry items such as bowls, plates, and pots. The bracket assembly 100 can be arranged above the bowl basket. In the case where the bracket assembly 100 is arranged above the bowl basket, the bracket assembly 100 can be adjusted in height according to the height required by the cups, cutlery, and other items carried by the bracket assembly 100. The bracket assembly 100 can also be adjusted in height according to the height required by the bowls, plates, and pots and other items carried by the bowl basket, so as to adjust the height according to tableware of different sizes, so as to achieve the effect of adapting to the loading of tableware of different sizes.

[0072] The guide rail 10 of the bracket assembly 100 may be fixedly connected to the bowl basket, or the guide rail 10 of the bracket assembly 100 may be integrally formed with the bowl basket, which is not specifically limited herein.

[0073] The embodiment of the present invention further discloses a dishwasher. Specifically, the dishwasher includes but is not limited to an Asian-style built-in dishwasher, a drawer-type built-in dishwasher, and a sink-type built-in dishwasher.

[0074] Specifically, the dishwasher includes a carrying basket 500, and the dishwasher may also include a washing cavity, a body, an opening, a cabinet door that covers or opens the opening, a detergent dispensing device, a water adding device and other components. The carrying basket 500 is installed in the washing cavity, the detergent dispensing device and the water adding device are both installed on the body and communicated with the washing cavity, and the opening is communicated with the washing cavity. The user opens the cabinet door to open the opening, puts bowls, plates, pots, cups, knives and forks and other items that need to be washed into the carrying basket 500, closes the cabinet door to cover the opening, and the detergent dispensing device and the water adding device work to wash the bowls, plates, pots, cups, knives and forks and other items on the carrying basket 500; after washing, the user opens the cabinet door and takes the bowls, plates, pots, cups, knives and forks and other items on the bowl basket from the opening.

[0075] In order to facilitate users to place or take bowls, plates, pots, cups, knives and forks on the bowl basket, the bowl basket can be slidably connected to the washing chamber. There are many ways to slidably connect the bowl basket to the washing chamber, for example, the bowl basket is provided with a plurality of pulleys, and the washing chamber is provided with a slide groove that cooperates with the pulleys.

[0076] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0077] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and vary the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bracket assembly, characterized in that: Including guide rails, adjustment brackets and knife and fork brackets, The guide rail extends in a vertical direction; The adjusting bracket is connected to the guide rail and can slide relative to the guide rail, and the adjusting bracket includes a limiting component; The knife and fork support is rotatably mounted on the adjustment support, and the knife and fork support can be switched back and forth between an adjustment position and an extended position. When the knife and fork support is in the extended position, the clamping force of the limit assembly on the guide rail is greater than that of the limit assembly on the guide rail when the knife and fork support is in the adjustment position. The limiting assembly includes an elastic member and an abutment member, the elastic member is provided with a first groove, the guide rail is passed through the first groove, The abutment member is connected to the elastic member. When the knife and fork holder is in the unfolded position, the knife and fork holder abuts against the abutment member, so that the abutment member acts on the elastic member. The elastic member generates elastic deformation under the action of the abutment member, so that the groove wall of the first groove clamps the guide rail.

2. The bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The abutment member extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the knife and fork support, and the limiting assembly comprises a plurality of the abutment members, which are arranged in a straight line in the vertical direction.

3. The bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting bracket is convexly provided with a rotating shaft, and the knife and fork bracket is provided with an axial hole, and the axial hole cooperates with the rotating shaft to realize the rotational connection between the knife and fork bracket and the elastic member.

4. The bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The abutment member is located below the rotation shaft.

5. The bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knife and fork support is provided with an abutting protrusion, and the abutting piece is provided with a second groove matched with the abutting protrusion.

6. The bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment bracket is provided with a limiting protrusion to limit the rotation angle of the knife and fork bracket.

7. A carrying basket for a dishwasher, characterized in that: A bracket assembly comprising any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A dishwasher, characterized in that: Comprising the carrying basket as claimed in claim 7.

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