Adjustable steam elimination module and dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention discloses an adjustable steam elimination module and a dishwasher. The technical solution comprises an air supply device, an air supply pipe, an air outlet pipe, and a valve assembly. The air supply device is connected to the air outlet pipe via the air supply pipe and is configured to supply air toward the air outlet pipe. The air outlet pipe is disposed at the edge of the opening of the dishwasher's inner container and has a plurality of air outlet holes facing the front of the dishwasher. The module also comprises an air supply unit, which is disposed within the dishwasher's inner container and connected to the air supply pipe and has an air outlet. The air supply pipe is divided into a first branch and a second branch, wherein the first branch connects to the air outlet pipe and the second branch connects to the air supply unit. The valve assembly is disposed within the air supply pipe and is configured to control the opening and closing of the first and second branches. The present invention can effectively eliminate high-temperature steam from the inner container, accelerating the drying of dishes. At the same time, the blowing area at the dishwasher's air outlet keeps the emitted steam away from countertops and cabinets, reducing their erosion, minimizing user losses, and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of dishwashers, and more particularly to an adjustable steam elimination module and a dishwasher having the adjustable steam elimination module. Background Art

[0002] Existing dishwashers are typically placed beneath countertops, inside cabinets, or near walls. During the washing process, the dishwasher's inner tank may heat up, exposing the interior to high temperatures and high humidity, such as during the final drying phase of the wash cycle. Opening the dishwasher door at this point allows humid air to escape, exposing the countertop or cabinet to this high-temperature, high-humidity air. This high-temperature, high-humidity air can damage the countertop or cabinet, corroding it over time and shortening its lifespan.

[0003] Therefore, a new solution needs to be proposed to solve this problem. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above problems and provide a steam elimination module at the outlet of a dishwasher, which can effectively keep the steam emitted from the inner tank away from the countertop and cabinet, reduce its erosion, reduce user losses, and improve user experience.

[0005] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved through the following technical solutions: an adjustable steam elimination module, comprising an air supply device, an air supply pipe and an air outlet pipe, the air supply device being connected to the air outlet pipe through the air supply pipe and being used to supply air toward the air outlet pipe, the air outlet pipe being arranged at the opening edge of the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the air outlet pipe being provided with a plurality of air outlet holes facing the front side of the dishwasher; further comprising an air supply part and a valve assembly, the air supply part being arranged in the inner tank of the dishwasher, connected to the air supply pipe, and being provided with an air outlet; the air supply pipe is divided into branch one and branch two, branch one being connected to the air outlet pipe, and branch two being connected to the air supply part; the valve assembly being arranged in the air supply pipe, and being used to control the on and off of branch one and branch two.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the valve assembly has three states: the first state cuts off branch one and connects branch two; the second state cuts off branch two and connects branch one; and the third state connects branch one and branch two at the same time.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the valve assembly includes a valve plate and a driver, the valve plate is driven to move by the driver, and the valve plate switches between three states during the movement.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that one end of the valve plate is rotatably connected to the air supply pipe via a valve shaft, and the valve shaft is driven to rotate by a driver.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the valve shaft is arranged between branch one and branch two, the valve plate rotates toward branch one to close branch one, and the valve plate is in a first state; the valve plate rotates toward branch two to close branch two, and the valve plate is in a second state; the valve plate is toward between branch one and branch two to open branch one and branch two at the same time, and the valve plate is in a third state.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the air outlet pipe includes an upper air outlet section with an air outlet hole, the upper air outlet section is arranged on the upper side of the opening and is arranged along the edge of the opening;

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the air outlet duct further includes a side air outlet section 1 and a side air outlet section 2 with air outlet holes, and the side air outlet section 1 and the side air outlet section 2 are arranged on the left and right sides of the opening and along the edge of the opening.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that both ends of the upper air outlet section are respectively connected to the upper ends of the side air outlet section 1 and the side air outlet section 2, and a lower end of the side air outlet section is connected to the air supply pipe;

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that an air guide plate is provided inside the side air outlet section 1, and the air guide plate separates the side air outlet section 1 into channel 1 and channel 2, channel 1 is connected to the air outlet hole of the side air outlet section 1, and channel 2 is connected to the upper air outlet section.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the upper end of the air guide plate is connected to a baffle 1, the baffle 1 is arranged at an angle, and a notch 1 is formed at one end of the channel 1 away from the air supply pipe;

[0015] A second baffle is provided at the connection between the upper air outlet section and the second side air outlet section. The second baffle is arranged at an angle to form a second gap between the upper air outlet section and the second side air outlet section.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that a water baffle is fixed to the bottom of the inner cavity of the air supply part. The water baffle is located between the air outlet and the air supply pipe and is higher than the lower edge of the air outlet to prevent water from flowing back into the air duct.

[0017] The present invention also provides a dishwasher, comprising an inner container, a door body and the steam elimination module as described above.

[0018] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] This dishwasher can not only effectively remove high-temperature steam from the inner tank and speed up the drying of dishes, but also the blowing area at the opening of the dishwasher keeps the emitted steam away from the countertops and cabinets, reducing their erosion, reducing user losses, and improving user experience.

[0020] When the dishwasher door is opened during the wash and dry cycle, the air supply device operates, sending air through the air supply duct into the air outlet duct. Air is discharged from the upper side and left and right sides of the inner tank opening, blowing the steam emitted from the inner tank to the front side of the dishwasher, forcing the steam away from the work surface and cabinets. At the same time, in conjunction with the air supply part inside the inner tank, air is supplied to the inner tank, allowing the steam in the tank to dissipate as quickly as possible.

[0021] The on-off status of branch one and branch two can be switched through the valve assembly, which can realize the on-off control of branch one and branch two, and then switch the air outlet status of the air outlet duct and the air supply part, forming a variety of different air outlet status adjustments to achieve different steam dissipation conditions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a steam elimination module at the outlet of a dishwasher according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a steam elimination module at the outlet of a dishwasher according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a steam elimination module at the outlet of a dishwasher according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of point A in the figure;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first state of the valve assembly of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second state of the valve assembly of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the valve assembly of the present invention in the third state;

[0029] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the upper air outlet section of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point B in FIG.

[0031] Figure 10 The figure is a perspective view of a dishwasher according to the present invention.

[0032] Figure markings: 1. Inner tank; 11. Opening; 2. Door body; 3. Steam elimination module; 4. Air supply device; 5. Air supply duct; 6. Air outlet duct; 61. Side air outlet section one; 611. Air guide plate; 612. Channel one; 613. Channel two; 614. Baffle one; 615. Notch one; 62. Upper air outlet section; 621. Baffle two; 622. Notch two; 63. Side air outlet section two; 64. Air outlet hole; 65. Front side; 7. Air supply part; 71. Air outlet; 72. Cover; 73. Gasket; 8. Partition plate; 81. Branch one; 82. Branch two; 83. Arc surface; 9. Water baffle; 10. Valve assembly; 101. Valve plate; 102. Valve shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] This embodiment discloses a steam elimination module at the outlet of a dishwasher, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the dishwasher comprises an air supply device 4, an air supply pipe 5, an air outlet pipe 6, and a valve assembly 10. The air supply device 4 is a fan installed in the wind direction and has an air outlet. The air outlet of the air supply device 4 is connected to the air outlet pipe 6 via the air supply pipe 5, and can supply air toward the air outlet pipe 6. The air outlet pipe 6 is an overall hollow strip structure and is arranged along the edge of the opening 11 of the dishwasher inner container 1. Furthermore, a plurality of air outlet holes 64 are formed on the front side 65 of the air outlet pipe 6, each of which is arranged along the edge of the opening 11.

[0035] During the drying phase of the final wash cycle, when the dishwasher door is opened, moist air escapes through opening 11. Air supply device 4 delivers air into outlet duct 6 via air supply duct 5. Air outlet holes 64 on the front side of outlet duct 6 discharge air outward from opening 11. Air exits through each of these outlet holes 64, creating a wind stream around the edge of opening 11 in inner liner 1, toward the front of the dishwasher. This wind blows steam from inner liner 1 toward the front of the machine, forcing it away from countertops and cabinets, thereby preventing the high-temperature, high-humidity air from affecting these surfaces.

[0036] like Figure 1-3As shown, the steam elimination module 3 also includes an air supply portion 7, which is arranged in the inner tank 1 of the dishwasher and also has a hollow air guide structure. It can send a part of the air output by the air supply device 4 into the inner tank 1 of the dishwasher, thereby increasing the air flow in the inner tank 1, so that the steam in the inner tank 1 can be dispersed as soon as possible. The air outlet pipe 6 at the edge of the opening 11 can blow the emitted hot and humid steam to the front side of the dishwasher, thereby forcing the steam away from the work surface and cabinets, and accelerating the elimination of the impact of steam escape.

[0037] Specifically, the air outlet duct 6 includes an upper air outlet section 62, which is located above the opening 11 along its edge. A plurality of air outlet holes 64 are also formed on a front side 65 of the upper air outlet section 62. These air outlet holes 64 are arranged transversely along the length of the upper air outlet section 62, forming a relatively dense upper air outlet area above the opening 11. During the air outlet process, the upper air outlet section 62 blows air toward the front side 65 of the dishwasher, directing steam emitted from the inner tank 1 toward the front of the dishwasher. Furthermore, it forms an air curtain structure above the opening 11, blocking the rising steam and preventing high-temperature, high-humidity air from directly impacting work surfaces, cabinets, and other equipment.

[0038] Furthermore, the air outlet duct 6 primarily discharges air along the upper edge of the opening 11 and on both sides of the opening 11. It also includes a first side outlet section 61 and a second side outlet section 63. These sections are located along the left and right edges of the opening 11, respectively, and each section has a plurality of air outlet holes 64 formed on its front side 65. These air outlet holes 64 are arranged vertically along the length of the first side outlet section 61 and the second side outlet section 63, forming a relatively densely distributed side outlet area on both sides of the opening 11.

[0039] During the air outlet process, the side air outlet section 1 61 and the side air outlet section 2 63 can, on the one hand, blow air toward the front side 65 of the dishwasher, blowing the steam emitted from the inner tank 1 to the front of the machine; on the other hand, an air curtain-like structure is formed on the left and right sides of the opening 11 to form a barrier to the rising steam, preventing the escape of high-temperature and high-humidity air from directly affecting the cabinets or other facilities on the left and right sides of the dishwasher.

[0040] Specifically, the ends of the upper air outlet section 62 are connected to the upper ends of the side air outlet section 1 61 and the side air outlet section 2 63, respectively, forming a single integrated unit of the three air outlet sections of the air outlet duct 6. The lower end of the side air outlet section 1 61 is connected to the air supply duct 5, connecting each section of the air outlet duct 6 to the air supply device 4. The air supply device 4 can then simultaneously supply air to each air outlet section.

[0041] In order to make the airflow in the air outlet duct 6 relatively evenly distributed and to evenly discharge air from each air outlet section, an air guide structure may be provided in the inner cavity of each section of the air outlet duct 6 to guide the input airflow.

[0042] like Figure 3 、 4 As shown, side air outlet section 1 61 is provided with air guide plates 611. These air guide plates 611 extend along the length of side air outlet section 1 61, dividing it into channel 1 612 and channel 2 613. Channel 1 612 is located near the front of the dishwasher and connects to the air outlet holes 64 of side air outlet section 1 61. Air entering channel 1 612 can be discharged through the air outlet holes 64 of air outlet section 1. Channel 2 613, on the other hand, connects to the upper air outlet section 62, supplying air to both the upper and side air outlet sections.

[0043] Since channel 1 612 mainly supplies air to side air outlet section 1 61 and channel 2 613 supplies air to upper air outlet section 62 and side air outlet section 2 63 , the inner diameter of channel 1 612 is smaller than that of channel 1 612 , so that the air volume of each air outlet section is relatively uniform.

[0044] Attached to the upper end of the air guide plate 611 is a baffle 1 614, which is tilted toward the front side 65. This baffle 1 614 helps block the wind, strengthening the air blown out from the front section of the side outlet section 1 61. Furthermore, a notch 1 615 is formed at the upper end of the baffle 1 614, allowing excess air to reach the top of the channel 1 612 before continuing toward the upper outlet section 62.

[0045] like Figure 8 、 9 As shown, a second baffle 621 is provided at the junction of the upper air outlet section 62 and the second side air outlet section 63. The second baffle 621 is fixedly connected to the rear wall of the inner cavity of the air outlet duct 6. The second baffle 621 extends toward the second side air outlet section 63 and is tilted toward the front side 65. Blocked by the second baffle 621, a second gap 622 is formed between the upper air outlet section 62 and the second side air outlet section 63, which helps block wind and allows more airflow to be blocked in the upper air outlet section 62, resulting in stronger wind from the upper air outlet section 62. At the same time, due to the second gap 622 between the upper air outlet section 62 and the second side air outlet section 63, excess wind can reach the second side air outlet section 63, forming a side airflow.

[0046] The air supply section 7 has an air outlet 71 facing the interior of the inner liner 1 and is connected to the air supply duct 5, allowing a portion of the air to be delivered into the inner liner 1. A partition 8 is provided within the air duct 5, dividing the air duct into a first branch 81 and a second branch 82. Branch 1 81 connects to the air outlet duct 6, while branch 2 82 connects to the air supply section 7. A valve assembly 10 is provided within the air supply duct 5, which controls the opening and closing of branches 1 81 and 82, thereby switching the air outlet states of the air outlet duct 6 and the air supply section 7, and enabling various air outlet state adjustments.

[0047] The partition plate 8 is disposed within the inner cavity of the air supply duct 5, forming curved surfaces 83 facing the first branch 81 and the second branch 82, respectively. This smoothly guides the airflow, helping to attenuate the wind speed within the air supply duct 5 and maintain smooth airflow. Furthermore, the partition plate 8 is fixed to the inner wall of the air supply duct 5, forming a reinforcing rib structure that further increases the strength of the air supply duct 5.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, a cover 72 is installed on the outside of the air outlet 71. The cover 72 has a plurality of filter holes to ensure smooth airflow and prevent impurities in the inner cavity from entering the air outlet 71, thereby providing a barrier and protection function. Specifically, the cover 72 can be installed on the air outlet 71 using a threaded structure, and a gasket 73 maintains the stability of the connection of the cover 72.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, a water baffle 9 is fixed to the bottom of the inner cavity of the air supply section 7. The water baffle 9 is located between the air outlet 71 and the air supply pipe 5 to prevent water from flowing into the air duct during the flushing process. In addition, the upper edge of the water baffle 9 is higher than the lower edge of the air outlet 71, so that water entering the air supply section 7 can flow back into the dishwasher inner tank 1.

[0050] When the dishwasher door is opened during the washing and drying phase, the air supply device 4 operates to blow part of the air into the inner tank 1 so that the steam in the inner tank 1 can be dissipated as quickly as possible. At the same time, the other part of the air is transmitted to the air outlet duct 6 through the air supply duct 5, and discharged at the upper side and left and right sides of the opening 11, blowing the steam dissipated from the inner tank 1 to the front side 65 of the dishwasher, forcing the steam away from the work surface and cabinets.

[0051] like Figure 3 、 5 As shown in FIG. 7 , the valve assembly 10 has three states. In the first state, the branch 1 81 is cut off and the branch 2 82 is connected. Figure 5 The second state cuts off branch two 82, connecting branch one 81, as shown Figure 6 The third state simultaneously connects branch 1 81 and branch 2 82, as shown Figure 7 shown.

[0052] The valve assembly 10 includes a valve plate 101 and a driver. The valve plate 101 is driven by the driver to switch between three states during operation. The valve assembly 10 can be driven by various actions such as rotation or movement.

[0053] Specifically, one end of the valve plate 101 is rotatably connected to the air supply duct 5 via a valve shaft 102. The valve shaft 102 is driven to rotate by a driver, which can be a motor, to adjust the angular position of the valve plate 101. The valve shaft 102 is located between branch 1 81 and branch 2 82 and is located at the lower end of the partition plate 8.

[0054] When the valve plate 101 rotates toward the branch 1 81, the branch 1 81 is closed and the valve plate 101 is in the first state. At this time, the air outlet pipe 6 is cut off and the air supply part 7 is opened, allowing the outside air to enter the inner container 1 through the air duct and mix with it, thereby reducing the steam in the inner container 1.

[0055] When valve plate 101 rotates toward branch 2 82, branch 2 82 is closed, and valve plate 101 enters the second state. At this point, air outlet duct 6 is opened, air supply section 7 is shut off, and outside air is allowed to pass through air outlet duct 6. Air outlet duct 6 with opening 11 inwardly can partially discharge air, blowing the released steam away from the work surface or cabinet.

[0056] When valve plate 101 is positioned between branch 1 81 and branch 2 82, both branches 1 81 and 82 are simultaneously opened, placing valve plate 101 in a third state. At this point, air is simultaneously discharged from air outlet duct 6 and air supply unit 7, drawing outside air into inner container 1, accelerating the dissipation of steam within inner container 1 and dispersing the released steam away from the work surface or cabinet via air outlet duct 6.

[0057] This embodiment also discloses a dishwasher, such as Figure 10 As shown, the dishwasher comprises an inner container 1, a door 2, and a steam elimination module 3 as in the above-mentioned embodiment. In the steam elimination module 3, an air supply device 4 is installed in the base of the dishwasher. An air supply pipe 5 extends along the side wall interlayer of the inner container of the dishwasher to supply air to an air outlet pipe 6. The air outlet pipe 6 forms an air outlet area on the upper side and left and right sides of the opening of the inner container 1 to blow away the high-temperature and high-humidity gas escaping from the inner container.

[0058] This embodiment also discloses an intelligent steam elimination control method for a dishwasher, which uses the above-mentioned steam elimination module 3 and includes the following steps:

[0059] Step 1: The dishwasher starts washing dishes according to the dishwashing program;

[0060] Step 2: Determine whether the dishwashing program has a drying step. If the dishwashing program does not have a drying step, the dishwasher performs pre-wash, main wash, cold rinse, and other processes according to the selected program, and finally ends the dishwashing process. The steam elimination module 3 is not activated.

[0061] If there is a drying step in the dishwashing program, the dishwasher performs the pre-wash, main wash, rinse and other processes according to the selected program, and the steam elimination module 3 is started;

[0062] Step 3: After entering the drying stage, the dishwasher door 2 is closed, and the rotary motor controls the valve plate to state 1; at this time, the air outlet duct 6 will be cut off, and the air supply part 7 will be opened, allowing the outside air to enter the inner tank 1 through the air duct and mix, thereby reducing the steam in the inner tank 1. The drying time continues for T0min;

[0063] Step 4: When the door body 2 is opened, the rotary motor controls the valve plate to state 2; at this time, the air outlet pipe 6 will be opened, the air supply part 7 will be cut off, and the outside air can pass through the air outlet pipe 6. The air outlet pipe 6 with the inner opening 11 can partially discharge air, blowing the emitted steam away from the work surface or cabinet, and the duration is T1min;

[0064] Step 5: When the door body 2 remains in the open state, the rotating motor controls the valve plate to state three; at this time, the air outlet pipe 6 and the air supply part 7 discharge air at the same time, which can send outside air into the inner pot 1, accelerate the dissipation of steam in the inner pot 1, and accelerate the dissipation of steam and the drying of tableware and inner wall; at the same time, the air in the air outlet pipe 6 is discharged from the upper side and left and right sides of the inner pot 1, blowing the dispersed steam away from the work surface or cabinet, and the duration is T2min.

[0065] The dishwasher can not only effectively remove the high-temperature steam in the inner tank 11 and speed up the drying of dishes, but also the blowing area at the opening 11 of the dishwasher keeps the emitted steam away from the countertops and cabinets, reducing their erosion, reducing user losses, and improving user experience.

[0066] In addition, the drying times T0, T1, and T2 in different washing programs can be obtained using the following test method and incorporated into the corresponding washing programs.

[0067] First, according to the corresponding washing program, multiple sets of standard tableware of the same number are obtained, and each set of standard layer tableware is placed in a dishwasher with corresponding specifications and parameters for multiple washings. The status parameters of the dishwasher include water intake, rinsing time, number of rinses, motor speed, drying time, etc., which can be specifically set separately; then, the status parameters of the dishwasher during each washing process and the drying parameters of the standard tableware after each washing are obtained; finally, according to the status parameters and washing parameters of the dishwasher, the time required for T0, T1, and T2 in the drying stage of the dishwasher is generated, and the appropriate value is selected and input into the corresponding program, so that the steam dissipation effect can be achieved in the drying stage during subsequent use.

[0068] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. All technical solutions based on the concept of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, various improvements and modifications that do not depart from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable steam elimination module, characterized in that: The dishwasher comprises an air supply device (4), an air supply pipe (5) and an air outlet pipe (6), wherein the air supply device (4) is connected to the air outlet pipe (6) through the air supply pipe (5) and is used to supply air toward the air outlet pipe (6), wherein the air outlet pipe (6) is arranged at the edge of the opening (11) of the inner container (1) of the dishwasher, and the air outlet pipe (6) is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes (64) toward the front side of the dishwasher; and further comprises an air supply portion (7) and a valve assembly (10), wherein the air supply portion (7) and the valve assembly (10) are provided. The air supply unit (7) is arranged in the inner tank (1) of the dishwasher, connected to the air supply pipe (5), and provided with an air outlet (71); the air supply pipe (5) is divided into a first branch (81) and a second branch (82), wherein the first branch (81) is connected to the air outlet pipe (6), and the second branch (82) is connected to the air supply unit (7); the valve assembly (10) is arranged in the air supply pipe (5) and is used to control the opening and closing of the first branch (81) and the second branch (82); The valve assembly (10) has three states: the first state cuts off branch one (81) and connects branch two (82); the second state cuts off branch two (82) and connects branch one (81); and the third state connects branch one (81) and branch two (82) at the same time. The air outlet pipe (6) includes an upper air outlet section (62) with air outlet holes (64). The upper air outlet section (62) is arranged on the upper side of the opening (11) and is arranged along the edge of the opening (11). The air outlet holes (64) of the upper air outlet section (62) form an upper air outlet area on the upper side of the opening (11). The air outlet pipe (6) further comprises a side air outlet section 1 (61) and a side air outlet section 2 (63) with air outlet holes (64). The side air outlet section 1 (61) and the side air outlet section 2 (63) are arranged on the left and right sides of the opening (11) and are arranged along the edge of the opening (11). The air outlet holes (64) of the side air outlet section 1 (61) and the side air outlet section 2 (63) form side air outlet areas on both sides of the opening (11).

2. The adjustable steam elimination module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve assembly (10) comprises a valve plate (101) and a driver. The valve plate (101) is driven by the driver to move, and the valve plate (101) switches between three states during the movement.

3. The adjustable steam elimination module according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the valve plate (101) is rotatably connected to the air supply pipe (5) via a valve shaft (102), and the valve shaft (102) is driven to rotate by a driver.

4. The adjustable steam elimination module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve shaft (102) is arranged between branch one (81) and branch two (82); the valve plate (101) rotates toward branch one (81) to close branch one (81), and the valve plate (101) is in a first state; the valve plate (101) rotates toward branch two (82) to close branch two (82), and the valve plate (101) is in a second state; the valve plate (101) moves toward between branch one (81) and branch two (82) to open branch one (81) and branch two (82) at the same time, and the valve plate (101) is in a third state.

5. The adjustable steam elimination module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two ends of the upper air outlet section (62) are respectively connected to the upper ends of the side air outlet section 1 (61) and the side air outlet section 2 (63), and the lower end of the side air outlet section 1 (61) is connected to the air supply pipe (5); the side air outlet section 1 (61) is provided with an air guide plate (611), and the air guide plate (611) separates the side air outlet section 1 (61) into a channel 1 (612) and a channel 2 (613); the channel 1 (612) is connected to the air outlet hole (64) of the side air outlet section 1 (61), and the channel 2 (613) is connected to the upper air outlet section (62).

6. The adjustable steam elimination module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the air guide plate (611) is connected to a baffle plate 1 (614), which is arranged in an inclined manner, and a gap 1 (615) is formed at one end of the channel 1 (612) away from the air supply pipe (5); a baffle plate 2 (621) is provided at the connection between the upper air outlet section (62) and the second side air outlet section (63), and the baffle plate 2 (621) is arranged in an inclined manner, forming a gap 2 (622) between the upper air outlet section (62) and the second side air outlet section (63).

7. The adjustable steam elimination module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water baffle (9) is fixed to the bottom of the inner cavity of the air supply portion (7). The water baffle (9) is located between the air outlet (71) and the air supply pipe (5) and is higher than the lower edge of the air outlet (71) to prevent water from flowing back into the air duct.

8. A dishwasher, characterized in that: It comprises an inner container (1), a door body (2), and a steam elimination module (3) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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