Dishwasher

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of kitchen household appliances, and particularly relates to a dishwasher, a dishwasher comprising: a cabinet; an inner container arranged in the cabinet; a partition plate fixedly installed in the inner container, the partition plate being connected with a wall surface of the inner container through a sealing element, and the partition plate and the sealing element cooperating to divide the inner container into an upper chamber and a lower chamber; and a breather integrated on the inner container, comprising a first air outlet, gas in the upper chamber of the dishwasher entering the first air outlet, the first air outlet being provided with a first air blower corresponding thereto, the first air blower being used for sucking the gas in the upper chamber of the dishwasher into the first air outlet and then discharging the gas in the upper chamber of the dishwasher; and a second air outlet, gas in the lower chamber of the dishwasher entering the second air outlet, the second air outlet being provided with a second air blower corresponding thereto, the second air blower being used for sucking the gas in the lower chamber of the dishwasher into the second air outlet and then discharging the gas in the lower chamber of the dishwasher.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of kitchen household appliances, in particular to a dishwasher. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of society and the progress of technology, people's requirements for life are also getting higher and higher. More and more families begin to use dishwasher products. Dishwashers not only bring convenience to people, but also save people's time. The dishwasher is an automatic cleaning device for bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives and forks. The dishwasher is cleaner than hand washing, has a heating and disinfecting function, can kill Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, hepatitis B virus and other bacteria, and sometimes there are some small places on the dishes that cannot be cleaned by hand. The dishwasher can clean all aspects. The dishwasher can save a lot of time for the user and also liberate the user's hands.

[0003] The breather is an important part of the dishwasher. It is the breathing window of the dishwasher, and it is connected to the air inside and outside the cavity to some extent, releases the gas in the inner tank of the dishwasher, balances the high-pressure gas generated in the inner cavity of the dishwasher during operation, has the function of balancing the pressure of the inner tank, ensures the normal operation of the dishwasher, and also has the functions of water inlet, water quantity measurement and condensation.

[0004] At present, the use of cabinet-type dishwashers is becoming more and more common. The design of the cabinet-type dishwasher is mostly two layers. The dishwasher with two-layer structure is almost in the mode of simultaneous cleaning and drying of the upper and lower layers, that is, the upper and lower chambers cannot independently perform cleaning and drying work. This is because the sealing of the partition plate separating the upper and lower chambers and the inner tank wall in the prior art is not good. When one chamber is cleaning, water will splash into the other chamber, affecting the use of the other chamber, so each chamber cannot independently clean tableware. In addition, only one air outlet is provided on the existing breather, that is, the air outlets of different layers share one air outlet. In the case of good sealing of the chamber, the air outlet can only discharge the gas of the corresponding chamber, and the other chamber cannot perform the exhaust operation, which leads to the fact that each chamber cannot independently dry tableware.

[0005] However, in actual application, the simultaneous cleaning or drying mode of the upper and lower layers is too single, and the user cannot independently control the working mode of the upper and lower layers, which not only wastes water resources and electric energy, but also brings great inconvenience to the user. SUMMARY

[0006] In view of the problems in the prior art, the present disclosure provides a dishwasher with good sealing between different chambers. The dishwasher is convenient to use, and the chambers of different layers of the dishwasher can independently wash, store and dry.

[0007] The washing machine comprises:

[0008] The box body comprises:

[0009] The inner container is arranged in the box body.

[0010] The partition plate is fixedly arranged in the inner container and is connected to the wall surface of the inner container through a sealing element.

[0011] The respirator is integrated on the inner container and comprises a first air outlet into which the gas in the upper chamber of the washing machine enters.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the lowest point of the upper surface of the partition plate is provided with a drain opening.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the partition plate is in a disc structure and the cross section of the partition plate is in a U shape.

[0014] Further, the sealing element is a sealing strip.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the partition plate is obliquely arranged in the inner container.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the drain opening penetrates the partition plate.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the minimum inner diameter of the flow guide channel is not less than the inner diameter of the drain pipe. This ensures that the maximum flow rate of fluid discharged from the drain pipe will not exceed the drainage capacity of the flow guide channel. The flow guide channel can normally drain.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, a basket is installed in the lower chamber, the dishes to be washed are placed on the basket, and the flow guide channel is located in the lower chamber, with the discharge port of the second end of the flow guide channel being lower than the basket.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment, a top spray and a lower spray arm are provided in the upper chamber, the lower spray arm is installed on the partition plate, and a bottom spray is installed in the lower chamber. The upper chamber and the lower chamber are respectively provided with independent washing systems, and the user can use the upper chamber or the lower chamber alone to wash the dishes, thereby saving energy.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment, a water cup is provided below the inner container, and a drain port is formed in the bottom surface of the inner container to communicate with the water cup. This is a conventional structure of a dishwasher in the art, and the fluid in the lower chamber is discharged through the drain port, and the fluid in the upper chamber is guided to the drain port through the flow guide channel and is also discharged through the drain port.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment, the second air outlet is located below the first air outlet, a baffle is provided between the first air outlet and the second air outlet, the bottom of the breather is provided with an exhaust port, and the gas in the upper chamber and the lower chamber is discharged through the exhaust port. The baffle separates the first air outlet and the second air outlet, avoiding interference between the gases of the first air outlet and the second air outlet, and better enabling the first air blower and the second air blower to independently discharge air.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment, the breather is further provided with a condensation channel and a water outlet, the condensation channel is a channel formed by a plurality of condensation ribs, the condensation channel is used for condensing water vapor in the dishwasher to achieve gas-liquid separation, the gas is discharged through the exhaust port, and the liquid is discharged through the water outlet.

[0023] Further, the condensation ribs are strip-shaped protrusions.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment, a first water baffle is provided below the condensation channel, the first water baffle is inclinedly arranged in the breather, and the first water baffle is used for guiding the liquid in the condensation channel to the water outlet.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment, the condensing channel comprises a first condensing channel and a second condensing channel, the first condensing channel condenses the gas of the first air outlet, the gas of the first air outlet flows to the air outlet through the first condensing channel, the second condensing channel condenses the gas of the second air outlet, the gas of the second air outlet flows to the air outlet through the second condensing channel.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment, a second water baffle is arranged below the side of the second condensing channel, and the second water baffle is used to guide the liquid in the second condensing channel to the water outlet.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment, the respirator is further provided with a first air duct and a second air duct, the first condensing channel is arranged in the first air duct, the second condensing channel is arranged in the second air duct, and the first water baffle is arranged at the end of the first air duct and the second air duct.

[0028] Further, the first air duct is provided with a first check piece, the first check piece is opened by the gas after the first air blower is started, the gas is separated into gas and liquid through the first condensing channel, the gas is discharged through the air outlet, and the liquid is discharged through the water outlet.

[0029] Further, the second air duct is provided with a second check piece, the second check piece is arranged at the end of the second condensing channel, the gas enters the second condensing channel through the second air blower after the second air blower is started, the second check piece is opened by the gas, the gas is separated into gas and liquid through the first condensing channel, the gas is discharged through the air outlet, and the liquid is discharged through the water outlet.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the first air blower is arranged below the side of the first air outlet, and the second air blower is arranged above the side of the second air outlet or flush with the second air outlet.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment, the inner container is further provided with a drying assembly, which comprises a third air blower, a heating mechanism, a first air inlet, and a second air inlet, the third air blower is used to send external air into the inner container, the heating mechanism is used to heat the gas from the third air blower, the first air inlet is used for the gas in the upper chamber of the dishwasher to enter, and the second air inlet is used for the gas in the lower chamber of the dishwasher to enter.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, an air inlet channel is arranged between the third air blower and the heating mechanism, the gas from the third air blower enters the heating mechanism through the air inlet channel, and the gas is heated by the heating mechanism.

[0033] As a preferred embodiment, a first channel is arranged between the heating mechanism and the first air inlet, the heated gas enters the first air inlet through the first channel, a second channel is arranged between the heating mechanism and the second air inlet, and the heated gas enters the second air inlet through the second channel.

[0034] As a preferred implementation, the first air inlet and the first channel are arranged in the second channel; and the heating mechanism comprises a PTC heater.

[0035] As a preferred implementation, the cabinet is provided with an air inlet, and the third air blower is arranged opposite to the air inlet.

[0036] Further, the first air inlet and the second air inlet are arranged on the same side of the inner wall of the cavity, the gas in the upper chamber enters the first air inlet and is discharged from the first air outlet, and the gas in the lower chamber enters the second air inlet and is discharged from the second air outlet.

[0037] Further, the first air inlet and the first air outlet are arranged in a staggered manner, and the second air inlet and the second air outlet are arranged in a staggered manner.

[0038] In some embodiments, the upper chamber is provided with a first heating member for drying tableware in the upper chamber, and the lower chamber is provided with a second heating member for drying tableware in the lower chamber, and the first heating member and the second heating member can work independently.

[0039] Further, the first heating member is movably connected with a first mounting member, and the first mounting member is used for mounting the first heating member on the inner wall of the upper chamber.

[0040] Specifically, the two ends of the first heating member are respectively connected with a first mounting member, the first mounting member has a circular ring structure, the circular ring structure is provided with a mounting hole, and the first mounting member is connected with the inner wall of the upper chamber through the mounting hole.

[0041] Further, the first heating member is connected with a first line, the first line is used for power supply of the first heating member, the inner wall of the upper chamber is provided with a first wiring port, and the first wiring port is used for access of the first line.

[0042] As a preferred implementation, the second heating member is movably connected with a second mounting member, and the second mounting member is used for mounting the second heating member on the inner wall of the lower chamber.

[0043] Further, the two ends of the second heating member are respectively connected with a second mounting member, the second mounting member has a circular ring structure, the circular ring structure is provided with a mounting hole, and the second mounting member is connected with the inner wall of the lower chamber through the mounting hole.

[0044] Further, the second heating member is connected with a second line, the second line is used for power supply of the second heating member, the inner wall of the lower chamber is provided with a second wiring port, the second wiring port is used for access of the second line, and the first line and the second line are two different lines and can work independently.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first heating member and the second heating member are both linear structures.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first heating member and the second heating member are both wavy structures.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first heating member and the second heating member are both'several' structures.

[0048] Further, the first heating member and the second heating member are heating pipes.

[0049] As a preferred embodiment, the first heating member and the second heating member are carbon steel pipes or titanium pipes or stainless steel pipes.

[0050] Further, the first heating member and the second heating member are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the partition plate, the first heating member is arranged above the partition plate, and the second heating member is arranged below the partition plate.

[0051] As a preferred embodiment, the first heating member is arranged below the upper chamber, the first heat baffle is arranged in the upper chamber, and the first heating member is arranged between the first heat baffle and the partition plate; the second heating member is arranged above the lower chamber, the second heat baffle is arranged in the lower chamber, and the second heating member is arranged between the second heat baffle and the partition plate, which effectively avoids the user from touching the heating member when loading the tableware and avoids the fluid from directly contacting the heating member when cleaning.

[0052] Compared with the prior art, the inner wall of the inner container is connected with the partition plate through the sealing member, the position structure of the partition plate is fixed, the inner container is divided into the upper chamber and the lower chamber which are relatively independent and relatively sealed, and no matter which chamber is used for cleaning the tableware, the normal use of the other chamber will not be affected; the breather is provided with the first air outlet and the second air outlet, the first air outlet is correspondingly provided with the first air blower, the second air outlet is correspondingly provided with the second air blower, the gas in the upper chamber of the dishwasher and the gas in the lower chamber of the dishwasher can be respectively discharged through the first air outlet and the second air outlet, the first air outlet and the second air outlet do not interfere with each other, each chamber can be independently dried, the dishwasher can be well adapted to the independent cleaning and drying of the upper and lower chambers, and water and electricity can be saved while being convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0053] The present application will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, but those skilled in the art will appreciate that the drawings are only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and thus should not be taken as limiting the scope of the present application. In addition, the drawings only schematically represent the composition or configuration of the described objects and can include exaggerated displays, unless specifically indicated, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0054] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the inner cavity structure of the dishwasher of the present disclosure;

[0055] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the structure of the dishwasher door in an open state of the present disclosure;

[0056] Figure 3 is a sectional view of the dishwasher door in a closed state of the present disclosure;

[0057] Figure 4 is Figure 3 is a partial enlarged view of A in FIG. 1;

[0058] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the structure of the respirator of the present disclosure;

[0059] Figure 6 is a schematic view of the structure of the first heating member of the present disclosure;

[0060] Figure 7 is a schematic view of the structure of a drying assembly of the present disclosure;

[0061] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the structure of the drying assembly installed in the dishwasher.

[0062] Explanation of Reference Numerals:

[0063] 1, inner tank; 2, partition plate; 2a, folded edge; 3, sealing member; 4, upper chamber; 5, lower chamber; 6, lower water outlet; 7, lower water pipe; 8, flow guide passage; 8a, first end; 8b, second end; 9, respirator; 10, second heat blocking sheet; 11, top spray; 12, lower spray arm; 13, bottom spray; 14, water cup; 15, first heating member; 16, second heating member; 17, first air outlet; 18, first blower; 19, first non-return sheet; 20, condensation rib; 21, second air outlet; 22, second blower; 23, second non-return sheet; 24, water outlet; 25, second condensation passage; 26, second water blocking plate; 27, first condensation passage; 28, air outlet; 30, first mounting member; 31, third blower; 32, heating mechanism; 33, first passage; 34, first air inlet; 35, second passage; 36, second air inlet; 37, air inlet passage. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the following detailed, clear, and complete description of this disclosure is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it.

[0065] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this invention, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0066] A dishwasher, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the system includes a cabinet, an inner liner 1, and a partition plate 2. The inner liner 1 is housed within the cabinet, and the partition plate 2 is fixedly installed within the inner liner 1. The partition plate 2 is connected to the wall of the inner liner 1 via a sealing element 3. The partition plate 2 and the sealing element 3 work together to divide the inner liner 1 into an upper chamber 4 and a lower chamber 5. Specifically, the sealing element 3 is installed on the partition plate 2. One side of the partition plate 2 is connected to the dishwasher door panel. When the door panel is closed, the sealing element 3 on that side contacts and seals the dishwasher door panel. When the door panel is open, the sealing element 3 detaches from the door panel and does not contact it. The inner liner 1 is connected to the partition plate 2 via the sealing element 3. The fixed position and structure of the partition plate 2 effectively divide the inner liner 1 into two relatively independent and relatively sealed chambers. It is understood that regardless of which washing chamber is being used to wash dishes, the partition plate 2 will not be used to affect the normal use of other washing chambers.

[0067] A drain outlet 6 is provided at the lowest point of the upper surface of the partition plate 2. A guide channel 8 is provided inside the inner tank 1. The first end 8a of the guide channel 8 is sleeved outside the bottom of the drain outlet 6, and the second end 8b of the guide channel 8 guides to the bottom surface of the inner tank 1. Furthermore, the drain outlet 6 at the lowest point of the upper surface of the partition plate 2 ensures that the fluid in the washing chamber above the partition plate 2 can be fully discharged through the drain outlet 6. The fluid discharged from the drain outlet 6 enters the guide channel 8 and is guided to the bottom surface of the inner tank 1, completely avoiding the tableware in the lowest washing chamber (the tableware is placed on a dish rack, and there is a gap between the tableware and the bottom surface of the inner tank 1). This further ensures that the washing chambers do not interfere with each other.

[0068] Specifically, the partition 2 has a disc-shaped structure with a U-shaped cross-section. A folded edge 2a is provided at the top of the outer wall of the partition 2, and this edge 2a is connected to the sealing element 3. Specifically, the sealing element 3 is installed on the partition 2, with one side of the partition 2 connected to the dishwasher door panel. When the door panel is closed, the sealing element 3 on that side contacts and seals the dishwasher door panel. When the door panel is open, the sealing element 3 detaches from the door panel and does not contact it.

[0069] Preferably, the folded edge 2a structure in this application is adapted to the sealing element 3, ensuring a stable connection between the folded edge 2a and the sealing element 3 and good sealing performance. Specifically, the sealing element 3 is a sealing strip, one end of which is connected to the folded edge 2a, and the other end of which is connected to the wall of the inner liner 1. The folded edge 2a and the partition plate 2 are integrally formed. This achieves a tight seal between the partition plate 2 and the inner liner 1, preventing fluid from passing through the partition plate 2.

[0070] In this application, a disc-shaped partition plate 2 is used, and the cross-section of the partition plate 2 is U-shaped, so that the fluid will fall onto the concave bottom surface of the partition plate 2. This prevents fluid from accumulating at the folded edge 2a and the sealing element 3, thus protecting the sealing element 3 and preventing it from being in a humid environment for a long time, which would lead to the growth of bacteria and mold.

[0071] The partition 2 is installed at an angle inside the inner tank 1. The side of the partition 2 closest to the dishwasher door is the highest side of the partition 2, and the side of the partition 2 away from the dishwasher door is the lowest side of the partition 2. The drain outlet 6 is located at the bottom of the recessed part of the partition and is located away from the dishwasher door.

[0072] The drain outlet 6 is positioned on the side away from the dishwasher door, providing a good visual experience for the user. Furthermore, the drain outlet 6 needs to be used in conjunction with the drainage channel 8, and its proximity to the inner wall of the tank 1 facilitates the installation of the drainage pipe, which is also concealed in a location that is not easily observed by the user.

[0073] It should be noted that the drain outlet 6 penetrates the partition plate 2, and the lower wall of the drain outlet 6 extends to form a section of drain pipe 7. The inner diameter of the first end 8a of the guide channel 8 is larger than the outer diameter of the drain pipe 7, and the first end 8a of the guide channel 8 is sleeved outside the drain pipe 7.

[0074] In this application, the inner diameter of the first end 8a of the flow channel 8 is larger than the outer diameter of the drain pipe 7. Even if the drain pipe 7 discharges the fluid at its maximum flow rate, the first end 8a of the flow channel 8 can perfectly bear it and there will be no fluid overflow.

[0075] In some embodiments of this application, there is a gap between the inner wall of the flow channel 8 and the drain pipe 7, and there is a gap between the flow channel 8 and the partition plate 2.

[0076] The connection between the flow guide channel 8 and the lower water pipe 7 and the partition plate 2 is gap connection, which is to ensure that the flow guide channel 8 can normally drain water and will not appear water seal due to the air pressure difference between the upper and lower washing cavities.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present application, the minimum inner diameter of the flow guide channel 8 is greater than or equal to the inner diameter of the lower water pipe 7. This ensures that the maximum fluid flow discharged from the lower water pipe 7 will not exceed the drainage capacity of the flow guide channel 8. The flow guide channel 8 can normally drain water.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present application, a basket is installed in the lower chamber 5, the dishes to be washed are arranged on the basket, and the flow guide channel 8 is located in the lower chamber 5. The discharge port of the second end 8b of the flow guide channel 8 is arranged lower than the basket. The cooperation between the flow guide channel 8 and the basket can make the fluid discharged by the flow guide channel 8 completely avoid the dishes in the lower chamber 5, that is, it does not affect the drying and supporting work of the lower chamber 5.

[0079] In the present application, the inner diameter of the first end 8a of the flow guide channel 8 is greater than the outer diameter of the lower water pipe 7, which also plays a role in controlling the air flow between the upper and lower chambers 5, and ensuring the drying effect when the upper chamber 4 and the lower chamber 5 are drying.

[0080] The top spray 11 and the lower spray arm 12 are arranged in the upper chamber 4, the lower spray arm 12 is installed on the partition plate 2, and the bottom spray 13 is installed in the lower chamber 5. The upper chamber 4 and the lower chamber 5 are respectively provided with independent cleaning systems, and the user can use the upper chamber 4 or the lower chamber 5 for washing dishes, which saves energy.

[0081] The inner container 1 is provided with a water cup 14 below, and the bottom surface of the inner container 1 is provided with a lower water outlet 6 communicating with the water cup 14. This is a conventional structure of the dishwasher in the art, and the fluid in the lower chamber 5 is discharged through the lower water outlet 6, and the fluid in the upper chamber 4 is guided to the lower water outlet 6 through the flow guide channel 8, and is also discharged through the lower water outlet 6.

[0082] As Figure 1 , Figure 5As shown, the inner container 1 is integrated with a breather 9, the breather 9 includes a first air outlet 17, the gas in the upper chamber 4 of the dishwasher enters the first air outlet 17, the first air outlet 17 is correspondingly provided with a first air blower 18, the first air blower 18 is used to suck the gas in the upper chamber 4 of the dishwasher into the first air outlet 17, and then discharge the gas in the upper chamber 4 of the dishwasher; a second air outlet 21, the gas in the lower chamber 5 of the dishwasher enters the second air outlet 21, the second air outlet 21 is correspondingly provided with a second air blower 22, the second air blower 22 is used to suck the gas in the lower chamber 5 of the dishwasher into the second air outlet 21, and then discharge the gas in the lower chamber 5 of the dishwasher. The second air outlet 21 is located below the first air outlet 17, and a baffle is arranged between the first air outlet 17 and the second air outlet 21, the baffle separates the first air outlet 17 and the second air outlet 21, avoids the gas in the first air outlet 17 and the second air outlet 21 interfering with each other, and better enables the first air blower 18 and the second air blower 22 to independently exhaust air. The breather 9 is provided below the air outlet 28, and the gas in the upper chamber 4 and the lower chamber 5 is finally discharged by the air outlet 28.

[0083] The breather 9 is also provided with a condensation channel and a water outlet 24, the condensation channel is a channel formed by a plurality of condensation ribs 20, as an optimization, the condensation rib 20 is a strip-shaped protrusion, the condensation channel is used to condense the water vapor in the dishwasher to realize gas-liquid separation, the gas is discharged by the air outlet 28, and the liquid is discharged by the water outlet 24.

[0084] In particular, please continue to refer to Figure 5 , the condensation channel includes a first condensation channel 27 and a second condensation channel 25, the first condensation channel 27 condenses the gas of the first air outlet 17, the gas of the first air outlet 17 flows to the air outlet 28 through the first condensation channel 27, and the second condensation channel 25 condenses the gas of the second air outlet 21, the gas of the second air outlet 21 flows to the air outlet 28 through the second condensation channel 25. It can be understood that during the process of drying the dishwasher with hot air, the hot air often has water vapor, the hot air in the upper chamber 4 of the dishwasher is discharged from the first air outlet 17, and then passes through the first condensation channel 27, that is, the hot air is impacted by a plurality of condensation ribs 20, the water vapor in the hot air condenses on the condensation ribs 20, gradually forms liquid drops, and because the flow rate of the gas is greater than that of the liquid, the gas and the liquid in the hot air can be separated. The hot air in the upper chamber 4 of the dishwasher is discharged from the second air outlet 21, and the gas-liquid separation principle is the same as above, which will not be described here.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present application, a first water baffle is arranged below the condensing channel, the first water baffle is arranged in the respirator 9 in an inclined manner, and the first water baffle is used to guide the liquid in the condensing channel to the water outlet 24. The respirator 9 is further provided with a first air duct and a second air duct, the first condensing channel 27 is arranged in the first air duct, the second condensing channel 25 is arranged in the second air duct, and the first water baffle is arranged at the end of the first air duct and the second air duct. The liquid condensed through the first condensing channel 27 and the second condensing channel 25 directly drops into the water outlet 24, and part of the liquid drops onto the first water baffle. Due to the inclined arrangement of the first water baffle, the liquid on the first water baffle flows along the inclined surface to the water outlet 24, the first water baffle plays a guiding role to guide the liquid to the water outlet 24, and the water in the water outlet 24 finally flows into the water cup 14.

[0086] Please continue to read Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, a second water baffle 26 is arranged below the side of the second condensing channel 25, the liquid condensed by the second condensing channel 25 drops onto the second water baffle 26, part of the liquid drops into the water outlet 24 under the guidance of the second water baffle 26, and part of the liquid drops onto the first water baffle and is guided to the water outlet 24 under the guidance of the first water baffle.

[0087] It should be noted that the respirator 9 is further provided with a first air duct and a second air duct, the first condensing channel 27 is arranged in the first air duct, the second condensing channel 25 is arranged in the second air duct, the gas from the first air outlet 17 flows in the first air duct, the gas from the second air outlet 21 flows in the second air duct, and the water baffle is arranged at the end of the first air duct and the second air duct. The first check piece 19 is arranged in the first air duct, the first check piece 19 is opened by the gas after the first air blower 18 is started, the gas is discharged from the exhaust port 28 after the gas-liquid separation through the first condensing channel 27, and the liquid is discharged from the water outlet 24. Specifically, after the first air blower 18 is started, the hot air in the upper chamber 4 of the dishwasher is drawn out from the first air outlet 17, the gas has a large flow rate under the action of the air blower, the first check piece 19 is opened by the gas, then the gas enters the first condensing channel 27, the gas is discharged from the exhaust port 28 after the gas-liquid separation through the first condensing channel 27, and the liquid drops onto the first water baffle and is guided to the water outlet 24 under the guidance of the first water baffle.

[0088] Further, the second air duct is provided with a second check valve 23, the second check valve 23 is arranged at the end of the second condensing channel 25, after the second air blower 22 is started, the gas enters the second condensing channel 25 from the second air blower 22, the second check valve 23 is opened by the gas, after the gas is separated from the liquid by the first condensing channel 27, the gas is discharged from the air outlet 28, and the liquid is discharged from the water outlet 24. Specifically, after the second air blower 22 is started, the hot air in the lower chamber 5 of the dishwasher is drawn out from the second air outlet 21, the gas enters the second condensing channel 25 under the action of the air blower, after the gas is separated from the liquid by the second condensing channel 25, the gas opens the second check valve 23, and is discharged from the air outlet 283, the liquid drops on the second water baffle 26, part of the liquid drops on the first water baffle under the guidance of the second water baffle 26, and part of the liquid splashes on the first water baffle, and the liquid is guided to the water outlet 24 under the guidance of the first baffle.

[0089] It should be noted that the first air blower 18 is arranged below the side of the first air outlet 17, and the second air blower 22 is arranged above the side of the second air outlet 21 or flush with the second air outlet 21. The positions of the first air outlet 17 and the first air blower 18 are higher than the second air blower 22. At least one section of the first condensing channel 27 is vertically downward, which is beneficial to the outflow of gas and liquid in the first condensing channel 27, and is beneficial to the arrangement of the second air outlet 21 and the second air blower 22 for more compact layout; the second condensing channel 25 is a curved downward structure, which is beneficial to the outflow of gas and liquid in the second condensing channel 25, and the curved arrangement is to save space while making the second condensing channel 25 long enough to ensure the condensing effect, and is beneficial to the arrangement of the first air outlet 17 and the first air blower 18 for more compact layout. In addition, the first check valve 19 is arranged at the inlet of the first condensing channel 27, and the second check valve 23 is arranged at the outlet of the second condensing channel 25, which is also to make the respirator 9 more compact.

[0090] It should be noted that the first check valve 19 is movably connected in the first air duct, and the second check valve 23 is movably connected in the first air duct, when there is wind or other external force, the first check valve 19 and the second check valve 23 will open along the direction of the wind or the force.

[0091] As Figures 7-8As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the inner container 1 is further provided with a drying assembly, which comprises: a third air blower 31 for sending external air into the dishwasher; a heating mechanism 32 for heating the air coming out of the third air blower 31; a first air inlet 34 for the air of the upper chamber 4 of the dishwasher to enter; and a second air inlet 36 for the air of the lower chamber 5 of the dishwasher to enter. The first air inlet 34 and the second air inlet 36 work independently and do not affect each other. An air inlet channel 37 is arranged between the air blower and the heating mechanism 32. The air coming out of the third air blower 31 enters the heating mechanism 32 through the air inlet channel 37, which avoids the loss of the air and ensures that the air of the third air blower 31 enters the heating mechanism 32 smoothly and completely, and then the air is heated by the heating mechanism 32. The heating mechanism 32 comprises a PTC heater composed of a PTC ceramic heating element and an aluminum pipe, which has small thermal resistance and high heat exchange efficiency, and can heat the air in time and quickly.

[0092] Please continue to read Figure 7 As shown, in particular, a first channel 33 is arranged between the heating mechanism 32 and the first air inlet 34, and the heated air enters the first air inlet 34 through the first channel 33. A second channel 35 is arranged between the heating mechanism 32 and the second air inlet 36, and the heated air enters the second air inlet 36 through the second channel 35. It should be noted that the heating mechanism 32 is in communication with the first channel 33 and the second channel 35, and the first air inlet 34 and the first channel 33 are arranged in the second channel 35. Such arrangement saves more space, facilitates the arrangement of space, and also saves more cost.

[0093] In the present application, the inner diameter of the connection between the second channel 35 and the heating mechanism 32 is much larger than that of the connection between the first channel 33 and the heating mechanism 32, which ensures that there is enough space for the air to flow to the second channel 35. The third air blower 31 sends the external air to the air inlet channel 37, and the air enters the heating mechanism 32 along the air inlet channel 37, and then enters the first channel 33 and / or the second channel 35 after being heated by the heating mechanism 32.

[0094] The box body is provided with an air inlet, and the position of the third air blower 31 corresponds to the air inlet. The first air inlet 34 and the second air inlet 36 are arranged on the same side of the inner cavity wall. The air of the upper chamber 4 enters the first air inlet 34 and then is discharged from the first air outlet 17, and the air of the lower chamber 5 enters the second air inlet 36 and then is discharged from the second air outlet 21.

[0095] When the upper chamber 4 needs to be dried, the third air blower 31 and the first air blower 18 start to work, the third air blower 31 is used to let the outside air into the upper chamber 4, and the first air blower 18 is used to let the air in the upper chamber 4 out, so that the air forms a circulation in the upper chamber 4, and the rapid flow of the air greatly reduces the pressure in the upper chamber 4, the third air blower 31 delivers the outside air to the air inlet channel 37, the air enters the heating mechanism 32 along the air inlet channel 37, is heated by the heating mechanism 32, enters the first air inlet 34 through the first channel 33, and then enters the upper chamber 4. It can be understood that at this time, the air will not enter the lower chamber 5, because the second air blower 22 of the lower chamber 5 does not work, that is, the pressure in the lower chamber 5 is relatively large, and the air entering the second air inlet 36 bears a relatively large pressure, even if part of the air enters the second channel 35, it will eventually flow to the first channel 33 with a smaller pressure and enter the upper chamber 4, in addition, the first air inlet 34 is closer to the heating assembly than the second air inlet 36, after being heated, the air will naturally preferentially flow to the first air inlet 34 with a smaller pressure and a shorter distance.

[0096] When the lower chamber 5 needs to be dried, the third air blower 31 and the second air blower 22 start to work, the third air blower 31 is used to let the outside air into the lower chamber 5, and the second air blower 22 is used to let the air in the lower chamber 5 out, so that the air forms a circulation in the lower chamber 5, and the rapid flow of the air greatly reduces the pressure in the lower chamber 5, the third air blower 31 delivers the outside air to the air inlet channel 37, the air enters the heating mechanism 32 along the air inlet channel 37, is heated by the heating mechanism 32, enters the second air inlet 36 through the second channel 35, and then enters the lower chamber 5. It can be understood that at this time, the air will not enter the upper chamber 4, because the pressure of the second air inlet 36 is much smaller than that of the first air inlet 34, after the air comes out of the heating mechanism 32, most of the air will preferentially enter the second air inlet 36 along the second channel 35; in addition, the inner diameter of the connection between the second channel 35 and the heating mechanism 32 is much larger than that of the connection between the first channel 33 and the heating mechanism 32, the inner diameter of the first channel 33 is small, and the pressure of the first air inlet 34 is high, even if part of the air flows to the first channel 33, it will not enter the first air inlet 34, but will eventually flow to the second air inlet 36 with a smaller pressure and enter the lower chamber 5.

[0097] In particular, the first air inlet 34 and the first air outlet 17 are arranged in a staggered manner, and the second air inlet 36 and the second air outlet 21 are arranged in a staggered manner. If the first air inlet 34 and the first air outlet 17 are arranged in a directly opposite manner, the hot air coming from the first air inlet 34 directly goes out from the second air outlet 21 opposite to the first air inlet 34, and the drying effect is not good. In order to make the hot air circulate in the upper chamber 4 as much as possible and have a better drying effect, the first air inlet 34 and the first air outlet 17 are arranged in a staggered manner, and the second air inlet 36 and the second air outlet 21 are arranged in a staggered manner for the same reason.

[0098] As shown in Figure 1 some embodiments of the present application, the upper chamber 4 is provided with a first heating element 15, and the first heating element 15 is used for drying tableware in the upper chamber 4. The lower chamber 5 is provided with a second heating element 16, and the second heating element 16 is used for drying tableware in the lower chamber 5. The first heating element 15 and the second heating element 16 can work independently. The first heating element 15 and the second heating element 16 are heating pipes, which can be carbon steel pipes, titanium pipes or stainless steel pipes. The specific material of the heating pipe is not limited here.

[0099] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 6 the first heating element 15 is movably connected with a first mounting element 30, and the first mounting element 30 is used for mounting the first heating element 15 on the inner wall of the upper chamber 4. The two ends of the first heating element 15 are respectively connected with a first mounting element 30. The first mounting element 30 has a circular ring structure, and the circular ring structure is provided with a mounting hole. The first mounting element 30 is connected with the inner wall of the upper chamber 4 through the mounting hole. The first heating element 15 is connected with a first line, and the first line is used for supplying power to the first heating element 15. The inner wall of the upper chamber 4 is provided with a first wiring port, and the first wiring port is used for the access of the first line.

[0100] The second heating element 16 is movably connected with a second mounting element, and the second mounting element is used for mounting the second heating element 16 on the inner wall of the lower chamber 5. Specifically, the two ends of the second heating element 16 are respectively provided with a second mounting element. The second mounting element has a circular ring structure, and the circular ring structure is provided with a mounting hole. The second mounting element is connected with the inner wall of the lower chamber 5 through the mounting hole. It can be understood that the second heating element 16 is connected with a second line, and the second line is used for supplying power to the second heating element 16. The inner wall of the lower chamber 5 is provided with a second wiring port, and the second wiring port is used for the access of the second line. The first line and the second line are two different lines, and they can work independently. In this way, the upper chamber 4 and the lower chamber 5 of the dishwasher can be independently dried.

[0101] Please continue to refer to Figure 6, Preferably, the first heating element 15 and the second heating element 16 have the same structure, which is a wavy structure or a "Ji" - shaped structure. Such a setting makes the heating of the upper chamber 4 and the lower chamber 5 more uniform and the heating range wider.

[0102] As Figure 4 shown, it is worth noting that there are two first connection ports, and the two first connection ports respectively correspond to the two ends of the first heating element 15. The setting of the two first connection ports makes the heating speed of the first heating element 15 faster, the temperature of the upper chamber 4 can be increased in a short time, and the drying efficiency is higher; there are two second connection ports, and the two second connection ports respectively correspond to the two ends of the second heating element 16. The setting of the two second connection ports makes the heating speed of the second heating element 16 faster, the temperature of the lower chamber 5 can be increased in a short time, and the drying efficiency is higher. It can be understood that since the heating temperature of the heating tube is relatively high, that is, the upper chamber 4 and the lower chamber 5 have a relatively high temperature under the action of the first heating element 15 and the second heating element 16. Therefore, the upper chamber 4 and the lower chamber 5 can not only be used to dry the dishes, but also can disinfect the dishes at high temperature, playing a role in sterilization.

[0103] Furthermore, as Figure 1 shown, the first heating element 15 and the second heating element 16 are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the partition plate 2. The first heating element 15 is arranged above the partition plate 2, and the second heating element 16 is arranged below the partition plate 2. The first heating element 15 is arranged below the upper chamber 4, and the second heating element 16 is arranged above the lower chamber 5. Such a setting is more conducive to the layout of the circuit.

[0104] Please continue to refer to Figure 4 shown. In some embodiments of the present application, a first heat - insulating sheet is arranged in the upper chamber 4, and the first heating element 15 is arranged between the first heat - insulating sheet and the partition plate 2; a second heat - insulating sheet 10 is arranged in the lower chamber 5, and the second heating element 16 is arranged between the second heat - insulating sheet 10 and the partition plate 2. The setting of the first heat - insulating sheet and the second heat - insulating sheet effectively prevents users from accidentally touching when loading the dishes, and also prevents the fluid from directly contacting the heater during cleaning.

[0105] The above has introduced the present application in detail. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the present application and its core idea. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present application, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that, include: Box; Inner liner (1), installed inside the box; The partition plate (2) is fixedly installed in the inner liner (1). The partition plate (2) is connected to the wall of the inner liner (1) through a sealing element (3). The partition plate (2) and the sealing element (3) cooperate to divide the inner liner (1) into an upper chamber (4) and a lower chamber (5). The respirator (9) is integrated on the inner liner (1) and includes a first air outlet (17) through which gas from the upper chamber (4) of the dishwasher enters. A first blower (18) is provided at the first air outlet (17) and is used to draw gas from the upper chamber (4) of the dishwasher into the first air outlet (17) and then discharge the gas from the upper chamber (4). A second air outlet (21) through which gas from the lower chamber (5) of the dishwasher enters. A second blower (22) is provided at the second air outlet (21) and is used to draw gas from the lower chamber (5) of the dishwasher into the second air outlet (21) and then discharge the gas from the lower chamber (5). The second air outlet (21) is located below the first air outlet (17). A baffle is provided between the first air outlet (17) and the second air outlet (21). An exhaust port (28) is provided at the bottom of the respirator (9). The gas in the upper chamber (4) and the lower chamber (5) is discharged through the exhaust port (28). The lowest point of the upper surface of the partition plate (2) is provided with a drain outlet (6), and a guide channel (8) is provided inside the inner liner (1). The first end (8a) of the guide channel (8) is sleeved on the bottom of the drain outlet (6) for the discharge of liquid in the upper chamber (4), and the second end (8b) of the guide channel (8) is guided to the bottom surface of the inner liner (1) for the discharge of liquid in the lower chamber (5). The inner liner (1) is also equipped with a drying assembly, including a third blower (31) for sending external air into the inner liner (1); a heating mechanism (32) for heating the gas coming out of the third blower (31); a first air inlet (34) for the gas to enter the upper chamber (4) of the dishwasher; and a second air inlet (36) for the gas to enter the lower chamber (5) of the dishwasher. The first air inlet (34) and the second air inlet (36) work independently and do not affect each other. The upper chamber (4) is provided with a first heating element (15), which is used to dry the tableware in the upper chamber (4). The lower chamber (5) is provided with a second heating element (16), which is used to dry the tableware in the lower chamber (5). The first heating element (15) and the second heating element (16) can work independently.

2. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drain outlet (6) penetrates the partition plate (2), and the wall of the drain outlet (6) extends downward to form a drain pipe (7). The inner diameter of the first end (8a) of the guide channel (8) is larger than the outer diameter of the drain pipe (7), and the first end (8a) of the guide channel (8) is sleeved outside the drain pipe (7).

3. A dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that, The minimum inner diameter of the flow channel (8) is not less than the inner diameter of the drain pipe (7).

4. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper chamber (4) is equipped with a top spray (11) and a lower spray arm (12). The lower spray arm (12) is installed on the partition plate (2). The lower chamber (5) is equipped with a bottom spray (13).

5. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water cup (14) is provided below the inner liner (1), and a drain (6) communicating with the water cup (14) is provided on the bottom surface of the inner liner (1).

6. A dishwasher according to claim 5, characterized in that, The breather (9) shown is also provided with a condensation channel and a water outlet (24). The condensation channel is a channel formed by multiple condensation ribs (20). The condensation channel is used to condense the water vapor in the dishwasher to achieve gas-liquid separation. The gas is discharged from the exhaust port (28) and the liquid is discharged from the water outlet (24).

7. A dishwasher according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first baffle is provided below the condensation channel. The first baffle is inclinedly installed in the breather (9). The first baffle is used to direct the liquid in the condensation channel to the outlet (24).

8. A dishwasher according to claim 7, characterized in that, The condensation channel includes a first condensation channel (27) and a second condensation channel (25). The first condensation channel (27) condenses the gas at the first air outlet (17), and the gas at the first air outlet (17) flows to the exhaust port (28) through the first condensation channel (27). The second condensation channel (25) condenses the gas at the second air outlet (21), and the gas at the second air outlet (21) flows to the exhaust port (28) through the second condensation channel (25).

9. A dishwasher according to claim 8, characterized in that, A second baffle plate (26) is inclinedly provided on the lower side of the second condensation channel (25). The second baffle plate (26) is used to guide the liquid in the second condensation channel (25) into the inlet and outlet (24).

10. A dishwasher according to claim 8, characterized in that, The respirator (9) is also provided with a first air duct and a second air duct. The first condensation channel (27) is located in the first air duct, the second condensation channel (25) is located in the second air duct, and the first baffle is located at the end of the first air duct and the second air duct.

11. A dishwasher according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first air duct is provided with a first check valve (19). After the first blower (18) is started, the first check valve (19) is opened by the gas. After the gas is separated by the first condensing channel (27), the gas is discharged from the exhaust port (28) and the liquid is discharged from the water outlet (24). The second air duct is provided with a second check valve (23). The second check valve (23) is located at the end of the second condensing channel (25). After the second blower (22) is started, the gas enters the second condensing channel (25) from the second blower (22). The second check valve (23) is opened by the gas. After the gas is separated by the first condensing channel (27), the gas is discharged from the exhaust port (28) and the liquid is discharged from the water outlet (24).

12. A dishwasher according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first blower (18) is located below the first air outlet (17), and the second blower (22) is located above the second air outlet (21) or flush with the second air outlet (21).

13. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, An air intake channel (37) is provided between the third blower (31) and the heating mechanism (32). The gas enters the heating mechanism (32) through the air intake channel (37) from the third blower (31), and the heating mechanism (32) heats the gas.

14. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first channel (33) is provided between the heating mechanism (32) and the first air inlet (34), and the heated gas enters the first air inlet (34) through the first channel (33); a second channel (35) is provided between the heating mechanism (32) and the second air inlet (36), and the heated gas enters the second air inlet (36) through the second channel (35).

15. A dishwasher according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first air inlet (34) and the first channel (33) are provided in the second channel (35); the heating mechanism (32) includes a PTC heater.

16. A dishwasher according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first air inlet (34) and the second air inlet (36) are provided on the same side of the inner cavity wall. The gas in the upper chamber (4) enters through the first air inlet (34) and is discharged through the first air outlet (17), and the gas in the lower chamber (5) enters through the second air inlet (36) and is discharged through the second air outlet (21).

17. A dishwasher according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first air inlet (34) and the first air outlet (17) are arranged in a staggered manner, and the second air inlet (36) and the second air outlet (21) are arranged in a staggered manner.

18. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first mounting member (30) is movably connected to the first heating element (15), and the first mounting member (30) is used to mount the first heating element (15) on the inner wall of the upper chamber (4).

19. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second mounting member is movably connected to the second heating element (16), and the second mounting member is used to mount the second heating element (16) on the inner wall of the lower chamber (5).

20. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first heating element (15) and the second heating element (16) are in a "C" - shaped structure.

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