Dishwasher with reinforced frame structure
By employing a U-shaped upper front crossbar frame structure and corner mounting components and wire holding components in the dishwasher, the problems of complex dishwasher assembly and cumbersome wiring are solved, enabling fast and convenient manufacturing and maintenance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
The assembly and disassembly of existing dishwashers are complex, and the wiring process is cumbersome, which makes manufacturing and maintenance inconvenient.
The frame structure includes a U-shaped upper front crossbar, which simplifies the assembly process through corner mounting elements and wire holding elements, and enables quick connection and wire retention through snap-fit devices and plastic connectors.
It simplifies the assembly and disassembly process of dishwashers, reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs, and improves the ease and efficiency of operation.
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Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to a dishwasher having a washing chamber for items to be processed.
[0002] Specifically, this disclosure relates to a dishwasher manufactured having a frame structure associated with a washing chamber. Background Technology
[0003] A dishwasher is a device that uses the force of spraying detergent onto items to wash them. A dishwasher includes a washing chamber or tub that can be closed by a door, in which the items to be washed are positioned, typically on shelves.
[0004] The washing chamber is typically box-shaped and opens to the front, with the opening closed by the door. The door is typically a downward-opening hinged door that can pivot along the lower axis until it reaches a horizontally open position.
[0005] The barrel preferably includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall, and side walls.
[0006] Freestanding dishwashers therefore preferably include an outer casing, in which an external panel encloses and protects the tub.
[0007] In known types of dishwashers, the frame is positioned at the front edge of the tub and preferably extends along the side and top walls of the tub on the front side. The frame preferably acts as a reinforcing frame.
[0008] The reinforcing frame preferably includes an upper front crossbar and two vertical side bars. In known types of dishwashers, the reinforcing frame consists of three separate bars and is thus obtained by connecting the upper front crossbar to the two vertical side bars. In different known types of dishwashers, the upper front crossbar and the two vertical side bars are obtained by folding a single bar.
[0009] These rods are preferably U-shaped in cross-section.
[0010] The manufacturing of a dishwasher begins with attaching a reinforcing frame to the tub, followed by assembling the outer panels that enclose and protect the tub.
[0011] In cases where the reinforcing frame consists of three separate bars, the initial stage of manufacturing involves connecting the upper front crossbar to the two vertical lateral bars to achieve the reinforcing frame.
[0012] Therefore, known solutions require complex assembly operations.
[0013] Furthermore, the upper front crossbar is preferably configured to hold the door lock device in its central portion. In particular, the door lock device is received in a seat defined by the U-shaped upper front crossbar.
[0014] The assembly process during the manufacturing of the dishwasher requires the door lock device to be correctly positioned in the upper front crossbar seat, and continuous wiring is required to lay out one or more wires connected to the door lock device, such as power supply wires and / or electrical control wires.
[0015] Therefore, known solutions require complex wiring operations.
[0016] Therefore, the object of this invention is to optimize the assembly and / or disassembly operations in a dishwasher.
[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher suitable for manufacture and assembly in a cost-effective manner.
[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a solution that makes the maintenance of dishwashers more comfortable compared to known systems. Summary of the Invention
[0019] The applicant has discovered that the aforementioned purpose can be achieved by providing a dishwasher comprising: a washing chamber including a front opening for closing a door; and a housing for the washing chamber, the housing including at least a top cover panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel; a frame disposed at the front opening of the washing chamber, the frame including an upper front crossbar, a first side bar, and a second side bar, the upper front crossbar including a first end facing the first side bar and a second end facing the second side bar, the upper front crossbar including a base surface and two spaced flanges extending from the base surface toward the top cover panel to define a U-shaped upper front crossbar, and by providing a first corner mounting element attached to the first end of the upper front crossbar, wherein the first corner mounting element includes a connecting element for connecting the first side panel and the top cover panel.
[0020] Therefore, one aspect of the invention relates to a dishwasher comprising: - A washing chamber, which includes a front opening for closing the door; - An outer casing for the washing chamber, the outer casing comprising at least a top cover panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel; - A frame disposed at the front opening of the washing chamber, the frame including an upper front crossbar, a first lateral bar and a second lateral bar, the upper front crossbar including a first end facing the first lateral bar and a second end facing the second lateral bar, the upper front crossbar including a base surface and two spaced flanges extending from the base surface toward the top cover panel, thereby defining a U-shaped upper front crossbar; - A first corner mounting element, which is attached to the first end of the upper front crossbar and received in a seat at the first end defined by the base surface and the two spaced flanges; - A second corner mounting element, which is attached to the second end of the upper front crossbar and received in a seat at the second end defined by the base surface and the two spaced flanges; The first corner mounting element includes a first connecting element for connecting the first side panel to the first corner mounting element and a second connecting element for connecting the top cover panel to the first corner mounting element, and / or the second corner mounting element includes a third connecting element for connecting the second side panel to the second corner mounting element and a fourth connecting element for connecting the top cover panel to the second corner mounting element.
[0021] Advantageously, the lid and side panels can be easily assembled during the manufacture of the dishwasher using corner mounting components.
[0022] In a preferred embodiment, a first corner mounting element is removably attached to a first end of the upper front crossbar, and / or a second corner mounting element is removably attached to a second end of the upper front crossbar.
[0023] Preferably, the first corner mounting element is removably attached to the first end of the upper front crossbar via a snap-fit device, and / or the second corner mounting element is removably attached to the second end of the upper front crossbar via a snap-fit device.
[0024] Advantageously, the corner mounting element can be easily assembled / disassembled at the corresponding end of the upper front crossbar.
[0025] According to a preferred embodiment, the first connecting element includes a snap-fit connecting element, preferably including at least one capturing element that engages with a corresponding retaining surface belonging to the first side panel, and / or the third connecting element includes a snap-fit connecting element, preferably including at least one capturing element that engages with a corresponding retaining surface belonging to the second side panel.
[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the capturing element includes teeth or protruding elements.
[0027] Advantageously, during the manufacture of the dishwasher, the first side panel is easily connected to the first corner mounting element and / or the second side panel is easily connected to the second corner mounting element.
[0028] Preferably, the second connecting element includes a snap-fit connecting element, preferably including at least one retainer for receiving a corresponding latching element protruding from the top cover panel, and / or the fourth connecting element includes a snap-fit connecting element, preferably including at least one retainer for receiving a corresponding latching element protruding from the top cover panel.
[0029] Advantageously, during the manufacture of the dishwasher, the top cover panel can be easily attached to the first corner mounting element and / or the second corner mounting element.
[0030] According to a preferred embodiment, the first connecting element and the second connecting element are both arranged on the side of the first corner mounting element facing the upper cover panel, and / or the third connecting element and the fourth connecting element are both arranged on the side of the second corner mounting element facing the upper cover panel.
[0031] Advantageously, it is cost-effective to manufacture the first corner mounting element and / or the second corner mounting element.
[0032] In another preferred embodiment, a first connecting element is arranged on the side of the first corner mounting element facing the first side panel, and a second connecting element is arranged on the side of the first corner mounting element facing the top cover panel, and / or a third connecting element is arranged on the side of the second corner mounting element facing the second side panel, and a fourth connecting element is arranged on the side of the second corner mounting element facing the top cover panel.
[0033] Preferably, the frame is attached to the washing chamber, and more preferably, it is attached to the washing chamber by riveting.
[0034] According to a preferred embodiment, the first lateral rod includes a hinge mechanism for closing the door, and / or the second lateral rod includes a hinge mechanism for closing the door.
[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the first lateral lever further includes a door compensation system for soft movement of the door when closing, and / or the second lateral lever further includes a door compensation system for soft movement of the door when closing.
[0036] Preferably, the upper front crossbar, the first lateral bar, and the second lateral bar are interconnected, separate components.
[0037] More preferably, the upper front crossbar, the first side bar, and the second side bar are separate components that are connected to each other during the assembly process during the manufacture of the dishwasher.
[0038] According to a preferred embodiment, the dishwasher further includes a grounding device that generates and ensures electrical continuity between the first side panel and the first side rod when both the first side panel and the first side rod are metal.
[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the grounding device preferably includes a screw that passes through an opening in the first side panel and engages a corresponding hole in the first side bar.
[0040] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a dishwasher, the dishwasher comprising: - A washing chamber, which includes a front opening for closing the door; - A frame disposed at the front opening of the washing chamber, the frame including an upper front crossbar, a first lateral bar and a second lateral bar, wherein the upper front crossbar includes a base surface and two spaced flanges extending from the base surface toward the top cover panel, thereby defining a U-shaped upper front crossbar; The dishwasher includes a wire holding element disposed in an open seat defined in one of the two flanges. The wire holding element includes a body adapted to be disposed in the open seat and a wire holding portion defining a wire holding through-hole adapted to receive a wire passing from one side of the one flange to the opposite side. The wire holding portion is adapted to hold the wire in the wire holding through-hole.
[0041] Advantageously, during the manufacture of the dishwasher, the wires are held in place by wire-holding elements, thereby preventing wire movement and / or accidental breakage when the top panel is assembled and positioned above the upper front crossbar.
[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the wire retention portion includes a wire insertion slot that allows the wire to be inserted into a wire retention through-hole.
[0043] Preferably, the wire retention portion includes a cantilever tab that extends from the body and at least partially defines the wire retention through-hole.
[0044] According to a preferred embodiment, the wire insertion slot is defined between the free end of the cantilever tab and the body.
[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the cantilever tab is an elastic cantilever tab. This advantageously enhances the insertion of the wire through the wire insertion slot.
[0046] Preferably, the retaining wire element is fixedly attached to the open socket.
[0047] According to another preferred embodiment, the retaining wire element is removably attached to the open socket.
[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the retaining wire element is made of plastic.
[0049] Advantageously, the implementation of retaining wire elements is quick and cost-effective.
[0050] Preferably, the conductor holding element includes an additional conductor holding portion for holding the conductor in place.
[0051] According to a preferred embodiment, the dishwasher further includes a door lock device arranged in the upper front crossbar of the U-shape, and the wire is an electrical wire exiting the door lock.
[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the door lock device includes a housing, wherein the retaining wire element and the housing are integrally formed.
[0053] Preferably, the housing and the wire-holding element are made of plastic.
[0054] Advantageously, the implementation of the door locking device and retaining wire elements is quick and cost-effective.
[0055] Furthermore, it advantageously simplifies the assembly of the door locking mechanism and retaining wire components during the manufacture of the dishwasher.
[0056] According to a preferred embodiment, the upper front crossbar includes a first end facing a first side bar and a second end facing a second side bar, wherein the dishwasher includes a first corner mounting element attached to the first end of the upper front crossbar and received in a seat at a first end defined by a base surface and two spaced-apart flanges, wherein the first corner mounting element includes a first connecting element for connecting a first side panel to the first corner mounting element and a second connecting element for connecting a top cover panel to the first corner mounting element, and wherein the first corner mounting element and a retaining wire element are integrally formed.
[0057] Preferably, the first corner mounting element and the wire holding element are made of plastic.
[0058] Advantageously, the implementation of the first corner mounting element and the retaining wire element is quick and cost-effective.
[0059] Furthermore, it advantageously simplifies the assembly of the first corner mounting element and the retaining wire element during the manufacture of the dishwasher.
[0060] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method for positioning a wire in a dishwasher as described above, wherein the method includes the steps of: positioning the wire in a wire retention through-hole of a wire holding wire element such that the wire passes from one side of a flange to the opposite side.
[0061] In a preferred embodiment, the wire is positioned in the wire retention through-hole by previously passing the wire through the wire insertion slot.
[0062] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a dishwasher, the dishwasher comprising: - A washing chamber, which includes a front opening for closing the door; - A frame arranged around the front opening of the washing chamber, the frame including an upper front crossbar, a first lateral bar and a second lateral bar, the upper front crossbar including a first end facing the first lateral bar and a second end facing the second lateral bar; The upper front crossbar includes a base surface, a first flange, and a second flange, wherein the two flanges are spaced apart and extend from the base surface in a direction away from the front opening to define a U-shaped bar; The first lateral rod includes a base surface, a first flange, and a second flange, wherein the two flanges are spaced apart and extend from the base surface in a direction away from the front opening to define a U-shaped rod; The second lateral rod includes a base surface, a first flange, and a second flange, wherein the two flanges are spaced apart and extend from the base surface in a direction away from the front opening to define a U-shaped rod; The first end of the upper front crossbar includes: - A first connecting portion, which extends from the first flange of the upper front crossbar and connects to the first connecting portion of the first flange of the first side bar; - A second connecting portion, which extends from the second flange of the upper front crossbar and connects to the second connecting portion of the second flange of the first side bar; The first lateral bar includes a slot that defines a flexible portion of the second connecting portion of the second flange of the first lateral bar.
[0063] Advantageously, the flexible portion can deform when the first lateral bar is connected to the upper front crossbar, which facilitates the manufacture of the dishwasher.
[0064] In a preferred embodiment, the slot is defined in the first lateral bar, in the merging region between the base surface and the second connecting portion of the second flange of the first lateral bar.
[0065] Preferably, taking into account the dishwasher's working position on the floor, the upper front crossbar extends horizontally and the first lateral bar extends vertically, wherein the base surface, flange, and slot extend vertically.
[0066] According to another preferred embodiment, the slot is defined in the second connecting portion of the first lateral rod, such that the slot at least partially separates the second flange of the first lateral rod and creates a flexible portion.
[0067] In a preferred embodiment, with regard to the dishwasher being in its working position, the upper front crossbar extends horizontally and the first lateral bar extends vertically, wherein the base surface and flange extend vertically, and wherein the slot extends horizontally.
[0068] Preferably, the second end of the upper front crossbar includes: - A first connecting portion, which extends from the first flange of the upper front crossbar and connects to the first connecting portion of the first flange of the second side bar; - A second connecting portion, which extends from the second flange of the upper front crossbar and connects to the second connecting portion of the second flange of the second side bar; The second lateral bar includes a slot that defines a flexible portion of the second connecting portion of the second flange of the second lateral bar.
[0069] Advantageously, the flexible portion can deform when the second lateral bar is connected to the upper front crossbar, which facilitates the manufacture of the dishwasher.
[0070] According to a preferred embodiment, the slot is defined in the second lateral bar, in the merging region between the base surface and the second connecting portion of the second flange of the second lateral bar.
[0071] In a preferred embodiment, with regard to the dishwasher being in its working position, the upper front crossbar extends horizontally and the second lateral bar extends vertically, wherein the base surface, flange and slot extend vertically.
[0072] Preferably, the slot is defined in the second connecting portion of the second lateral rod, such that the slot at least partially separates the second flange of the second lateral rod and creates a flexible portion.
[0073] According to a preferred embodiment, taking into account that the dishwasher is in its working position, the upper front crossbar extends horizontally and the second lateral bar extends vertically, wherein the base surface and the flange extend vertically, and wherein the slot extends horizontally. Attached Figure Description
[0074] Further features and advantages of the invention will be highlighted in more detail in the following detailed description of some preferred embodiments of the invention, given with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, corresponding features and / or components are identified by the same reference numerals. Specifically: - Figure 1 An isometric view of a dishwasher according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein, for clarity, the dishwasher door and some other components are not shown; - Figure 2 It shows Figure 1The dishwasher, in which the top cover panel is in the removed position; - Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The dishwasher, in which some side panels were removed; - Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 Magnified details; - Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 Details include the installation of a side panel in the dishwasher; - Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 Details, including the side panel being in the removed position; - Figure 6A It shows Figure 6 Magnified details; - Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 An exploded view of the details, in which a corner mounting element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention is depicted; - Figure 8 It shows from another perspective Figure 7 Some components; - Figure 9 An exploded view of the dishwasher details is shown, depicting the retaining wire element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; - Figure 9A It shows Figure 9 Magnified details; - Figure 10 The assembly position is shown. Figure 9 Details; - Figure 11 Another preferred embodiment according to the invention is shown. Figure 10 Details; - Figure 12 Another preferred embodiment according to the invention is shown. Figure 10 Details; - Figure 13 It shows Figure 3 Details of the dishwasher, some of which have been removed from the dishwasher, are depicted, including the connection between the upper front crossbar and the first side bar; - Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 Exploded view; - Figure 15 Another preferred embodiment according to the invention is shown. Figure 13 Details; - Figure 16 It shows Figure 15 Exploded view. Detailed Implementation
[0075] The various aspects of the invention will now be described more fully. The same reference numerals refer to the same elements throughout. For the sake of brevity and / or clarity, well-known functions or constructions will not be described in detail.
[0076] Figure 1 A dishwasher 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.
[0077] The dishwasher 1 includes a housing 2 and a washing chamber 3, which is configured to hold items to be washed, such as tableware, cutlery, etc.
[0078] Multiple walls form a washing chamber 3, hereinafter also referred to as tub 3. Tub 3 preferably includes a top wall 6, a bottom wall 8, a rear wall 9, and a spaced-apart first lateral wall 10 and a second lateral wall 12. Tub 3 defines a front opening 14 that allows access to tub 3. A closing door (not shown) is associated with opening 14. For clarity, the closing door of dishwasher 1 and some other components are not shown.
[0079] Bucket 3 is basically a cuboid, and orifice 14 is basically rectangular.
[0080] The top wall 6 and the bottom wall 8 are preferably connected to the side walls 10 and 12 with rounded edges.
[0081] According to a preferred embodiment, the dishwasher is a freestanding dishwasher, wherein the outer casing 2 encloses and protects the tub 3, and includes a top cover panel 22, a first side panel 24, and a second side panel 26. The rear panel may also preferably be arranged to enclose the rear side of the dishwasher 1. In a preferred embodiment, the rear panel is omitted.
[0082] In the assembly configuration, the top cover panel 22 faces the top wall 6 of the barrel 3, the first side panel 24 faces the first side wall 10 of the barrel 3, and the second side panel 26 faces the second side wall 12 of the barrel 3.
[0083] The dishwasher 1 includes one or more shelves (not shown) adapted to hold items to be washed. As is known in the art, the dishwasher 1 further includes a collection tank 28 at the bottom wall 8 of the tub 3, one or more spray devices (such as one or more spray arms), and a circulation pump. The circulation pump is configured to pump liquid from the collection tank 28 to the spray devices during a wash cycle of the dishwasher 1. The liquid is sprayed from the spray devices onto the items to clean them. Due to gravity, the liquid is collected in the collection tank 28, where it is pumped back to the spray devices by the circulation pump. For simplicity and clarity, the spray devices and circulation pump are not shown in the figures.
[0084] In a first aspect of the invention, the frame 30 is arranged at the front opening 14 of the barrel 3.
[0085] The frame 30 preferably surrounds three sides of the front opening 14 of the barrel 3. Preferably, the frame 30 includes an upper front crossbar 32, a first lateral bar 34, and a second lateral bar 36, thereby defining an inverted U-shaped frame.
[0086] As described above, the frame 30 is arranged at the front opening 14 of the barrel 3, and preferably serves as a reinforcing frame 30.
[0087] The upper front crossbar 32, the first lateral bar 34, and the second lateral bar 36 are preferably implemented as separate bars, which are interconnected to form the frame 30. The upper front crossbar 32 includes a first end 32a facing the first lateral bar 34 and a second end 32b facing the second lateral bar 36.
[0088] In another preferred embodiment (not shown), the reinforcing frame is obtained by folding a single bar to obtain an upper front crossbar and two vertical lateral bars.
[0089] The upper front crossbar 32 preferably includes a base surface 132 and two spaced-apart flanges 132a, 132b extending from the base surface 132 to define the U-shaped bar, as shown in Figure 4 It is more clearly visible in the middle. In the assembly configuration, two flanges 132a and 132b extend from the base surface 132 toward the top cover panel 22.
[0090] Furthermore, preferably, the first lateral rod 34 and the second lateral rod 36 are U-shaped. Therefore, preferably, the first lateral rod 34 includes a base surface 134 and two spaced-apart flanges 134a, 134b extending from the base surface 134, and preferably, the second lateral rod 36 includes a base surface and two spaced-apart flanges (not visible in the figure) extending from the base surface.
[0091] The U-shape of rods 32, 34, and 36 effectively serves to strengthen the rods themselves.
[0092] In a preferred embodiment, frame 30 is attached to bucket 3; more preferably, any individual rod 32, 34, 36 is attached to bucket 3.
[0093] Preferably, rods 32, 34, and 36 are attached to the barrel 3 by riveting at appropriate riveting points.
[0094] Bucket 3 and rods 32, 34, and 36 are preferably made of metal.
[0095] In another preferred embodiment, the reinforcing frame is attached to the barrel by various means, such as by welding, gluing, or using screws or bolts.
[0096] The frame 30 primarily serves to reinforce the structure of the dishwasher 1, and the frame 30 is attached to the tub 3 during the manufacture of the dishwasher 1.
[0097] Lateral rods 34 and 36 are preferably configured to have a hinge device (not shown) for closing the door mounted at their lower ends. Furthermore, lateral rods 34 and 36 are preferably configured to have a door compensation system for soft movement when closing the door.
[0098] The frame 30 is also preferably used to reinforce the mounting of the housing 2, and preferably the mounting of the panels 22, 24, 26.
[0099] According to one aspect of the invention, at least one corner mounting element 50 is provided attached to the ends 32a, 32b of the upper front crossbar 32.
[0100] More preferably, a first corner mounting element 50 is provided attached to a first end 32a of the upper front crossbar 32 and a second corner mounting element 50 is provided attached to a second end 32b of the upper front crossbar 32.
[0101] The corner mounting element 50 enhances the mounting of panels 22, 24, and 26, as described later.
[0102] The first corner mounting element 50 is preferably received in the seat 34a at the first end 32a. Figure 7 In the case of the base 34a, the base 34a is defined by two spaced flanges 132a and 132b of the base surface 132 and the upper front crossbar 32.
[0103] Similarly, the second corner mounting element 50 is preferably received in a seat at the second end 32b, wherein the seat is defined by a base surface 132 and two spaced flanges 132a, 132b of the upper front crossbar 32.
[0104] In the following text, we will refer to one of the two corner mounting elements 50, particularly the first corner mounting element 50, for the purposes of this invention. It is clear that this description can be extended to the second corner mounting element 50.
[0105] The first corner mounting element 50 (hereinafter also referred to as corner 50) is preferably removably attached to the first end 32a of the upper front crossbar 32. More preferably, corner 50 is removably attached to the first end 32a of the upper front crossbar 32 by means of a snap-fit device 100.
[0106] The latching device 100 preferably includes a first pair of retaining elements 102 protruding from a first side 50b (also referred to as the front side 50b) of the first flange 132a of the two flanges 132a, 132b at a corner 50. Figure 7 ), and the corresponding first pair of retaining orifices 104 realized in the first flange 132a ( Figure 8 The retaining element 102 is therefore inserted into the corresponding retaining orifice 104.
[0107] The latching device 100 further preferably includes a second pair of retaining elements 108 projecting from the second side 50c (also referred to as the rear side 50c) of the second flange 132b of the two flanges 132a, 132b at the corner 50. Figure 7 and Figure 8 ), and the corresponding second pair of retaining holes 110 realized in the second flange 132b ( Figure 7 ).
[0108] The retaining element 108 preferably includes a resilient tongue 108. The retaining element 108 is received in a corresponding retaining orifice 110.
[0109] To connect the corner 50 to the first end 32a of the upper front crossbar 32, the first pair of retaining elements 102 need to be inserted into the first pair of retaining holes 104, and then the corner 50 is rotated so that the elastic tongue 108 is engaged in the second pair of retaining holes 110.
[0110] In another preferred embodiment, different connecting devices can be used to removably connect the corner to the upper front crossbar, for example, via a threaded connection.
[0111] The corner 50 is preferably shaped as a parallelepiped, allowing it to be easily received in the seat 34a of the U-shaped upper front crossbar 32. The first rectangular base 50a of the corner 50 (also referred to as the bottom base 50a) contacts the base surface 132 of the upper front crossbar 32, and the front side 50b and rear side 50c of the corner 50 face the corresponding flanges 132a, 132b of the upper front crossbar 32. Considering that the dishwasher 1 is in its operating position, i.e., the dishwasher 1 is placed on the floor, the bottom base 50a preferably extends in a horizontal plane.
[0112] More preferably, the lateral sides 50b and 50c of the corner 50 and the flanges 132a and 132b of the upper front crossbar 32 have substantially the same height.
[0113] According to one aspect of the invention, the corner 50 preferably includes a first connecting element 52 for connecting the first side panel 24 to the corner 50 and a second connecting element 62 for connecting the top cover panel 22 to the corner 50.
[0114] The first connecting element 52 preferably includes a snap-fit connecting element, and preferably includes at least one capturing element 54, which engages with a corresponding retaining surface 154 belonging to the first side panel 24. Figure 6A ).
[0115] The capturing element 54 preferably includes teeth 54. In the preferred embodiment shown in the figures, only one tooth 54 is provided. In other embodiments, the capturing element may include corresponding protruding elements adapted to capture the corresponding retaining surface.
[0116] Preferably, the first connecting element 52 is arranged at the second rectangular base 50d (also referred to as the top base 50d) at the corner 50, wherein the second rectangular base 50d faces the upper cover panel 22. The top base 50d extends above the bottom base 50a, preferably extending parallel to the bottom base 50a. Considering that the dishwasher 1 is in its operating position, the top base 50d preferably extends in a horizontal plane.
[0117] The retaining surface 154 is defined in an aperture 156 realized in the first lateral panel 24. More preferably, the first lateral panel 24 has a folded edge 25, and the aperture 156 is realized in said folded edge 25, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 6A As depicted. In the assembled position, when the tooth 54 engages the retaining surface 154, the folded edge 25 at least partially overlaps with the top base 50d of the corner 50.
[0118] During the manufacture of dishwasher 1, the first side panel 24 is initially placed sideways relative to the tub 3, as... Figure 6 As shown, it then moves toward barrel 3 until tooth 54 engages with retaining surface 154, as... Figure 5 As shown. Therefore, the first side panel 24 is positioned in the correct assembly position.
[0119] In this case, the first side panel 24 can be additionally secured, for example, by one or more screws arranged along its periphery.
[0120] like Figure 7 As shown, the second connecting element 62 preferably includes a snap-fit connecting element, and preferably includes at least one retainer 64 that receives a corresponding latching element 164, such as a retaining pin 164, extending from the top cover panel 22.
[0121] The retaining seat 64 is preferably arranged at the top base 50d of the corner 50.
[0122] In the preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, a retaining seat 64 and a corresponding retaining pin 164 extending from the top cover panel 22 are provided for each of the two corners 50.
[0123] The retaining pin 164 extends from the lower side 22a of the top cover panel 22 and preferably includes a head 164a that defines the retaining surface 164b.
[0124] The retaining seat 64 preferably includes a first insertion portion 64a and a second retaining portion 64b or slot 64b sized to receive the head 164a of the retaining pin 164, wherein the rib 64c is adapted to abut against the retaining surface 164b of the head 164a of the retaining pin 164.
[0125] To assemble the top cover panel 22 into the corner 50, the head 164a of the retaining pin 164 is inserted into the first insertion portion 64a of the retaining seat 64 of the corner 50, and the top cover panel 22 is moved so that the retaining pin 164 slides into the slot 64b and is finally held in the slot by the rib 64c.
[0126] In this case, the top cover panel 22 can be additionally secured, for example, by one or more screws arranged along its periphery.
[0127] Advantageously, the lid and side panels 22, 24, 26 can be easily assembled during the manufacture of the dishwasher 1 using the corner 50 according to the invention.
[0128] Furthermore, as described above, the first connecting element 52 and the second connecting element 62 are both arranged on the same side 50d of the corner 50, preferably on the top side 50d facing the upper cover panel 22.
[0129] Advantageously, corner manufacturing is cost-effective.
[0130] Preferably, the corner is a plastic component, and more preferably, it is obtained through injection molding.
[0131] In another preferred embodiment (not shown), the first connecting element and the second connecting element may be arranged on different corresponding sides of the corner. For example, preferably, the first connecting element may be arranged on the side of the corner facing the side panel, and the second connecting element may be arranged on the side of the corner facing the top cover panel.
[0132] Preferably, a grounding device 80 is further provided, which generates and ensures electrical continuity between the first side panel 24 and the first side rod 36 when both are metal. The grounding device 80 preferably includes a screw 82 that passes through an opening 84 in the first side panel 24 and engages a corresponding hole 86 in a folding tab 88 of the first side rod 34. Figure 6A , Figure 13 and Figure 14 It is more visible in the middle.
[0133] In the preferred embodiment disclosed herein, the screw 82 also preferably has a fixing function for the first side panel 24, and more preferably has a fixing function for the first side panel 24 to the first side rod 34.
[0134] refer to Figure 9and Figure 10 This discloses another advantageous aspect of the invention.
[0135] According to one aspect of the invention, a retaining wire element 200 associated with the upper front crossbar 32 is provided.
[0136] The retaining wire element 200 is preferably arranged in an open seat 202 defined in a flange 132b of the upper front crossbar 32. In the preferred embodiment shown and described herein, the open seat 202 is defined in a second flange 132b. The open seat 202 is preferably defined by a recess along the second flange 132b.
[0137] The purpose of the wire holding element 200 according to the invention is to allow the wire W to be transferred from one side of the flange 132b to the opposite side while simultaneously holding the wire W.
[0138] In the preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings, the wire W is preferably an electrical wire W and is preferably connected to the door lock device 280 arranged at the upper front crossbar 32.
[0139] The door lock 280 is preferably centrally located in the space defined between the flanges 132a and 132b.
[0140] As is known in the art, the door lock device 280 is designed to lock the closed door of the dishwasher 1 and is provided with at least one electrical wire W to enable its operation.
[0141] The door lock device 280 preferably includes a housing 282, more preferably a plastic housing 282, and components (not shown) housed within the housing 282. An electrical conductor W preferably exits from the lateral side 282a of the housing 282. Door lock devices are known in the art, and therefore details of the door lock device 280 are not described herein.
[0142] Preferably, the door lock device 280 is removably attached to the upper front crossbar 32. More preferably, the door lock device 280 is removably attached to the upper front crossbar 32 via a latching device.
[0143] The latching device can be similar to the latching device 100 used to removably attach corner 50 to upper front crossbar 32. For example, the receiving housing 282 may include one or more retaining elements projecting from its side facing flanges 132a, 132b, and corresponding retaining orifices are realized in flanges 132a, 132b. The retaining elements of the receiving housing 282 are thus inserted into the corresponding retaining orifices of flanges 132a, 132b.
[0144] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the door lock device 280 and its housing 282 are completely housed within the space defined by the base surface 132 and flanges 132a, 132b. The housing 282 preferably has substantially the same height as the flanges 132a, 132b, or even a lower height for the flanges 132a, 132b. When the top cover panel 22 is then assembled onto the upper front crossbar 32, the door lock device 280 is covered upwards by the top cover panel 22 itself. Because the door lock device 280 is enclosed by the base surface 132, flanges 132a, 132b, and top cover panel 22, the wires W from the door lock device 280 need to be relocated outside the upper front crossbar 32 so that the wires W can reach other parts of the dishwasher, such as the logic unit that controls the operation of the door lock device 280.
[0145] Therefore, the wire holding element 200 of the present invention satisfies this requirement, as described above, that the wire holding element allows the wire W to be transferred from one side of the flange 132b to the opposite side while simultaneously holding the wire W.
[0146] According to one aspect of the invention, the wire holding element 200 includes a body 210 adapted to be disposed at the open seat 202 and a wire holding portion 212 defining a wire holding through-hole 214 adapted to receive a wire W therein.
[0147] The wire W can be arranged in the wire retention through hole 214 and thus pass from one side of the second flange 132b to the opposite side.
[0148] The conductor retaining portion 212 advantageously retains the conductor W at the conductor retaining through-hole 214, such as Figure 10 As shown. The conductor retention portion 212 preferably includes a cantilever tab 212 extending from the body 210, and the cantilever tab 212 at least partially defines the conductor retention through-hole 214. The cantilever tab 212 is preferably an elastic cantilever tab 212.
[0149] The wire holding element 200 also preferably includes a wire insertion slot 216 that allows the wire W to be inserted from the outside into the wire holding through-hole 214.
[0150] According to the preferred embodiment disclosed herein, the wire insertion slot 216 is defined between the free end of the cantilever tab 212 and the body 210.
[0151] The preferred embodiment of the wire holding element 200 shown herein preferably includes an additional wire holding portion 220 that defines a corresponding additional wire holding through-hole 222 for receiving the wire W. The wire W can be disposed in and held therein in the additional wire holding through-hole 222. The wire holding portion 220 preferably includes a cantilever tab 220 extending from the body 210, and the cantilever tab 220 at least partially defines the additional wire holding through-hole 222. The cantilever tab 220 is preferably a resilient cantilever tab 220.
[0152] The insertion slot 226 allows wire W to be inserted from the outside into the retaining through-hole 222 of another wire.
[0153] According to the preferred embodiment disclosed herein, an additional wire insertion slot 226 is defined between the free end of the cantilever tab 220 and the body 210.
[0154] In another preferred embodiment, the wire holding element may include only the first wire holding portion 212, and the other wire holding portions may be omitted.
[0155] In a preferred embodiment, the retaining wire element 200 is fixedly attached to the open seat 202, for example, by mechanical interference and / or adhesive bonding.
[0156] In another preferred embodiment, the retaining wire element 200 is implemented to be removably attached to the open seat 202, for example, by means of a snap-fit device.
[0157] Preferably, the wire retaining element 200 is made of plastic. Advantageously, the implementation of the wire retaining element 200 is quick and cost-effective.
[0158] The manufacture of dishwasher 1 requires an assembly step in which the door lock device 280 is fully inserted between the flanges 132a and 132b of the upper front crossbar 32, and the electrical wire W, which is away from the side 282a of the housing 282, needs to be properly positioned inside dishwasher 1 before assembling the top cover panel 22.
[0159] The wire W first passes through the wire insertion slot 216 and is thus positioned in the wire retention through-hole 214, where the wire W is ultimately advantageously retained by the wire retention portion 212.
[0160] The wire W then preferably also passes through the additional wire insertion slot 226 and is thus positioned in the additional wire retention through-hole 222, wherein the wire W is ultimately advantageously retained by the additional wire retention portion 222.
[0161] Inserting wire W into another wire retention through-hole 222 advantageously causes wire W to bend and oriented downwards.
[0162] The wire W is thus held in place by the wire holding element 200, and the top cover panel 22 can then be securely assembled onto the upper front crossbar 32. The wire holding element 200 advantageously prevents the wire W from moving and / or accidentally breaking when the top cover panel 22 is assembled and positioned onto the upper front crossbar 32.
[0163] Therefore, the assembly steps are performed in a safer manner compared to known technologies.
[0164] Moreover, maintenance operations requiring the removal of the top cover panel 22 can be performed more safely because the wire W is held in place by the wire holding element 200, thus preventing movement and breakage.
[0165] Figure 11 Another preferred embodiment of the invention is shown, which is consistent with the previous reference. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The main difference in the preferred embodiment described is that the retaining wire element 200 and the receiving housing 282 of the door lock device 280 are integrally formed.
[0166] In the accompanying drawings, corresponding features and / or components of the previously described embodiments are identified by the same reference numerals.
[0167] The housing 282 and the wire holding element 200 are preferably both made of plastic.
[0168] Advantageously, the implementation of the door lock device 280 and the retaining wire element 200 is quick and cost-effective.
[0169] Furthermore, advantageously, the assembly of the door lock device 280 and the retaining wire element 200 is simplified and performed in a single step during the manufacture of the dishwasher 1.
[0170] According to this embodiment, the open seat 202' in the second flange 132b is appropriately positioned near the door lock device 280.
[0171] Figure 12 Another preferred embodiment of the invention is shown, which is consistent with the previous reference. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The main difference in the preferred embodiment described is that the retaining wire element 200 and the corner 50 are integrally formed.
[0172] In the accompanying drawings, corresponding features and / or components of the previously described embodiments are identified by the same reference numerals.
[0173] Both the corner 50 and the retaining wire element 200 are preferably made of plastic.
[0174] Advantageously, the implementation of the corner 50 and the retaining wire element 200 is quick and cost-effective.
[0175] Furthermore, advantageously, the assembly of the corner 50 and the retaining wire element 200 is simplified and performed in a single step during the manufacture of the dishwasher 1.
[0176] According to this embodiment, the open seat 202'' in the second flange 132b is appropriately positioned near the corner 50.
[0177] refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 This discloses another advantageous aspect of the invention.
[0178] According to one aspect of the invention, the upper front crossbar 32, the first lateral bar 34 and / or the second lateral bar 36 are configured to facilitate interconnection, particularly during assembly operations during the manufacture of the dishwasher 1.
[0179] In the following text, we will refer to the connection between the upper front crossbar 32 and the first side bar 34. It is clear that this description can be extended to the connection between the upper front crossbar 32 and the second side bar 36.
[0180] First, the first end 32a of the upper front crossbar 32 includes a first connecting portion 332a, which is connected to the first connecting portion 334a of the first flange 134a of the first side bar 34.
[0181] Considering that the dishwasher 1 is in its working position, the first connecting portion 332a extends from the first flange 132a of the upper front crossbar 32, preferably extending downward from the first flange 132a of the upper front crossbar 32.
[0182] The first end 32a of the upper front crossbar 32 then includes a second connecting portion 332b, which is connected to the second connecting portion 334b of the second flange 134b of the first lateral bar 34.
[0183] Considering that the dishwasher 1 is in its working position, the second connecting portion 332b extends from the second flange 132b of the upper front crossbar 32, preferably extending downward from the second flange 132b of the upper front crossbar 32.
[0184] According to one aspect of the invention, the first lateral rod 34 includes a slot 340 that defines a flexible portion 336b of the second connecting portion 334b of the second flange 132b of the first lateral rod 34.
[0185] The slot 340 is preferably defined in the merging region between the base surface 134 of the first lateral rod 34 and the second connecting portion 334b, that is, at the corner between the base surface 134 of the first lateral rod 34 and the second connecting portion 334b.
[0186] With the dishwasher 1 in its working position, the upper front crossbar 32 extends horizontally, and the first lateral bar 34 extends vertically. Accordingly, the base surface 134 and the two flanges 134a, 134b also extend vertically, and preferably, the slot 340 extends vertically.
[0187] The flexible portion 336b facilitates the connection of the upper front crossbar 32 to the first lateral bar 34 during assembly operations, as described below.
[0188] In a preferred embodiment, the upper front crossbar 32 and the first lateral bar 34 are made of metal and are connected to each other by riveting. Some possible riveting points Cp are depicted in the drawings.
[0189] In another preferred embodiment, different and / or equivalent connecting devices, such as welding, bolts, or screws, may preferably be used.
[0190] Assembling the first lateral bar 34 to the upper front crossbar 32 includes a first step of placing the first lateral bar 34 close to the upper front crossbar 32 such that the first connecting portion 334a and the second connecting portion 334b of the first lateral bar 34 are aligned with the corresponding first connecting portion 332a and the second connecting portion 332b of the upper front crossbar 32.
[0191] Then, the first lateral rod 34 is inserted between the first connecting portion 332a and the second connecting portion 332b of the upper front crossbar 32: the first connecting portion 334a of the first flange 134a of the first lateral rod 34 abuts against the first connecting portion 332a of the upper front crossbar 32, and the second connecting portion 334b of the second flange 134b of the first lateral rod 34 abuts against the second connecting portion 332b of the upper front crossbar 32.
[0192] During the insertion step, the flexible portion 336b of the second connecting portion 334b can deform, for example, it can flex inward, thereby facilitating the insertion of the first connecting portion 332a and the second connecting portion 332b into the correct final position.
[0193] Conversely, the first connecting portion 334a of the first flange 134a of the first lateral bar 34 and the first connecting portion 332a of the upper front crossbar 32 are rigid, non-deformable, and serve as a reference area to maintain the correct reciprocating position between the first lateral bar 34 and the upper front crossbar 32.
[0194] After the insertion of the first lateral bar 34 as described above, the first connecting portion 334a of the first flange 134a of the first lateral bar 34 and the first connecting portion 332a of the upper front crossbar 32 are fixedly connected to each other by riveting, for example, to achieve two riveting points Cp.
[0195] Once the first connecting portions 334a and 332a are connected, the second connecting portion 334b of the second flange 134b of the first lateral bar 34 faces the second connecting portion 332b of the upper front crossbar 32. Then, the second connecting portions 334b and 332b are fixedly connected to each other by riveting, for example, by riveting point Cp.
[0196] During the riveting process, the flexible portion 336b can deform and thus adapt to the position of the second connecting portion 332b of the upper front crossbar 32.
[0197] Due to the deformation of the flexible portion 336b, all other interconnected portions of the first lateral bar 34 and / or the upper front crossbar 32 maintain their reciprocating positions.
[0198] Therefore, the correct alignment of the various parts of the dishwasher 1 was maintained, and ultimately only the flexible part 336b was deformed.
[0199] Therefore, the quality of dishwasher 1 and / or dishwasher assembly is improved.
[0200] According to the preferred embodiment shown herein, the slot 340 is implemented in the first lateral bar 34 such that the flexible portion 336b is located at the second flange 134b of the second lateral bar 34.
[0201] In another preferred embodiment, the slot can be implemented in the first lateral bar, such that the flexible portion is located at the first flange of the first lateral bar. For example, the slot can be defined in the merging region between the base surface of the first lateral bar and the first connecting portion, i.e., at the corner between the base surface and the first connecting portion of the first lateral bar.
[0202] Figure 15 and Figure 16 Another preferred embodiment of the invention is shown, which differs from the previous reference in the position of the slot 440. Figure 13 and Figure 14 The preferred embodiment described.
[0203] In the accompanying drawings, corresponding features and / or components of the previously described embodiments are identified by the same reference numerals.
[0204] According to this preferred embodiment, the first lateral rod 34 includes a slot 440 that defines a flexible portion 436b of the second connecting portion 334b of the second flange 132b of the first lateral rod 34.
[0205] The slot 440 is preferably defined in the second connecting portion 334b of the first lateral rod 34, such that the slot 440 at least partially separates the second flange 132b of the first lateral rod 34 and creates a flexible portion 436b.
[0206] With the dishwasher 1 in its working position, the upper front crossbar 32 extends horizontally, and the first lateral bar 34 extends vertically. Accordingly, the base surface 134 and the two flanges 134a, 134b also extend vertically, and preferably, the slot 440 extends horizontally, thereby separating the second flange 132b of the first lateral bar 34 and creating a flexible portion 436b.
[0207] The flexible portion 436b allows the same advantages described previously to be achieved.
[0208] Therefore, it has been demonstrated that the present invention allows for the achievement of all the intended objectives. In particular, the present invention enables the provision of a dishwasher with optimized assembly and / or disassembly operations compared to known systems.
[0209] Although this application has been described with reference to freestanding dishwashers, it should be noted that built-in solutions are also conceivable.
[0210] Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments shown in the figures, it should be noted that the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments shown and described herein; rather, further variations of the embodiments described herein fall within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
Claims
1. A dishwasher (1), comprising: - Washing chamber (3), which includes a front opening (14) for closing the door; - A housing (2) for the washing chamber (3), the housing comprising at least a top cover panel (22), a first side panel (10), and a second side panel (12). - A frame (30) disposed at the front opening (14) of the washing chamber (3), the frame (30) including an upper front crossbar (32), a first lateral bar (34) and a second lateral bar (36), the upper front crossbar (32) including a first end (32a) facing the first lateral bar (34) and a second end (32b) facing the second lateral bar (36), the upper front crossbar (32) including a base surface (132) and two spaced flanges (132a, 132b) extending from the base surface (132) toward the top cover panel (22) to define a U-shaped upper front crossbar (32). - A first corner mounting element (50) is attached to the first end (32a) of the upper front crossbar (32) and is received in a seat (34a) of the first end (32a) defined by the base surface (132) and the two spaced flanges (132a, 132b). - A second corner mounting element (50) is attached to the second end (32b) of the upper front crossbar (32) and is received in a seat at the second end (32b) defined by the base surface (132) and the two spaced flanges (132a, 132b). The first corner mounting element (50) includes a first connecting element (52) for connecting the first side panel (10) to the first corner mounting element (50) and a second connecting element (62) for connecting the top cover panel (22) to the first corner mounting element (50), and / or the second corner mounting element (50) includes a third connecting element (52) for connecting the second side panel (12) to the second corner mounting element (50) and a fourth connecting element (62) for connecting the top cover panel (22) to the second corner mounting element (50).
2. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first corner mounting element (50) is removably attached to the first end (32a) of the upper front crossbar (32), and / or the second corner mounting element (50) is removably attached to the second end (32b) of the upper front crossbar (32).
3. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first corner mounting element (50) is removably attached to the first end (32a) of the upper front crossbar (32) via a snap-fit device (100), and / or the second corner mounting element (50) is removably attached to the second end (32b) of the upper front crossbar (32) via a snap-fit device (100).
4. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The first connecting element (52) includes a snap-fit connecting element, preferably including at least one capture element (54) that engages with a corresponding retaining surface (154) belonging to the first side panel (10), and / or the third connecting element (52) includes a snap-fit connecting element, preferably including at least one capture element (54) that engages with a corresponding retaining surface (154) belonging to the second side panel (12).
5. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The capturing element (54) includes teeth (54) or protruding elements.
6. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The second connecting element (62) includes a snap-fit connecting element, preferably including at least one retainer (64) for receiving a corresponding latching element (164) protruding from the top cover panel (22), and / or the fourth connecting element (62) includes a snap-fit connecting element, preferably including at least one retainer (64) for receiving a corresponding latching element (164) protruding from the top cover panel (22).
7. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The first connecting element (52) and the second connecting element (62) are both arranged on the side (50d) of the first corner mounting element (50) facing the top cover panel (22), and / or the third connecting element (52) and the fourth connecting element (62) are both arranged on the side (50d) of the second corner mounting element (50) facing the top cover panel (22).
8. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first connecting element (52) is arranged on the side of the first corner mounting element (50) facing the first side panel (10), and the second connecting element (62) is arranged on the side of the first corner mounting element (50) facing the top cover panel (22) (50d), and / or the third connecting element (52) is arranged on the side of the second corner mounting element (50) facing the second side panel (12), and the fourth connecting element (62) is arranged on the side of the second corner mounting element (50) facing the top cover panel (22) (50d).
9. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The frame (30) is attached to the washing chamber (3), preferably by riveting.
10. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The first lateral lever (34) includes a hinge device for closing the door, and / or the second lateral lever (36) includes a hinge device for closing the door.
11. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The first lateral lever (34) further includes a door compensation system for soft movement of the closed door, and / or the second lateral lever (36) further includes a door compensation system for soft movement of the closed door.
12. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The upper front crossbar (32), the first lateral bar (34), and the second lateral bar (36) are interconnected separate components.
13. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The dishwasher further includes a grounding device (80) that generates and ensures electrical continuity between the first side panel (10) and the first side rod (34) when both the first side panel (10) and the first side rod (34) are metal.
14. A dishwasher (1), comprising: - Washing chamber (3), which includes a front opening (14) for closing the door; - A frame (30) disposed at the front opening (14) of the washing chamber (3), the frame (30) including an upper front crossbar (32), a first lateral bar (34) and a second lateral bar (36), wherein the upper front crossbar (32) includes a base surface (132) and two spaced flanges (132a, 132b) extending from the base surface (132) toward the upper cover panel (22) to define a U-shaped upper front crossbar (32). The dishwasher (1) includes a wire holding element (200) disposed in an open seat (202; 202'; 202'') defined in one of the two flanges (132a, 132b). The wire holding element (200) includes a body (210) adapted to be disposed at the open seat (202; 202'; 202'') and a wire holding portion (212) defining a wire holding through-hole (222) adapted to receive a wire (W) passing from one side of the one flange (132b) to the opposite side. The wire holding portion (212) is adapted to hold the wire (W) at the wire holding through-hole (222).
15. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that, The wire retention portion (212) includes a wire insertion slot (226) that allows the wire (W) to be inserted into the wire retention through-hole (222).
16. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that, The wire retention portion (212) includes a cantilever tab (212) that extends from the body (210) and at least partially defines the wire retention through-hole (222).
17. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The wire insertion slot (226) is defined between the free end of the cantilever tab (212) and the body (210).
18. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that, The cantilever tab (212) is an elastic cantilever tab.
19. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 14 to 18, characterized in that, The retaining wire element (200) is fixedly attached to the open seat (202; 202'; 202'').
20. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 14 to 18, characterized in that, The retaining wire element (200) is removably attached to the open socket (202; 202'; 202'').
21. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 14 to 20, characterized in that, The retaining wire element (200) is made of plastic.
22. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 14 to 21, characterized in that, The wire holding element (200) includes an additional wire holding portion (220) for holding the wire (W).
23. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 14 to 22, characterized in that, The dishwasher further includes a door lock device (280) arranged in the upper front crossbar (32) of the U-shape, and the wire (W) is an electrical wire (W) exiting the door lock.
24. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 23, characterized in that, The door lock device (280) includes a housing (282), wherein the retaining wire element (200) and the housing (282) are integrally formed.
25. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 24, characterized in that, The housing (282) and the wire holding element (200) are made of plastic.
26. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 14 to 25, characterized in that, The upper front crossbar (32) includes a first end (32a) facing the first side bar (34) and a second end (32b) facing the second side bar (36), wherein the dishwasher (1) includes a first corner mounting element (50) attached to the first end (32a) of the upper front crossbar (32) and received in a seat (34a) of the first end (32a) defined by the base surface (132) and the two spaced flanges (132a, 132b), wherein the first corner mounting element (50) includes a first connecting element (52) for connecting the first side panel (10) to the first corner mounting element (50) and a second connecting element (62) for connecting the top cover panel (22) to the first corner mounting element (50).
27. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 26, characterized in that, The first corner mounting element (50) and the retaining wire element (200) are integrally formed.
28. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 27, characterized in that, The first corner mounting element (50) and the retaining wire element (200) are made of plastic.
29. A method for positioning a wire (W) in a dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 14 to 28, characterized in that, The method includes the following steps: positioning the wire (W) in the wire retention through-hole (222) of the wire holding element (200) such that the wire (W) passes from one side of the flange (132b) to the opposite side.
30. The method according to claim 29, characterized in that, By having previously passed the wire (W) through the wire insertion slot (226), the wire (W) is positioned in the wire retention through-hole (222).
31. A dishwasher (1), comprising: - Washing chamber (3), which includes a front opening (14) for closing the door; - A frame (30) arranged around the front opening (14) of the washing chamber (3), the frame (30) including an upper front crossbar (32), a first lateral bar (34) and a second lateral bar (36), the upper front crossbar (32) including a first end (32a) facing the first lateral bar (34) and a second end (32b) facing the second lateral bar (36); The upper front crossbar (32) includes a base surface (132), a first flange (132a), and a second flange (132b), wherein the two flanges (132a, 132b) are spaced apart and extend from the base surface (132) in a direction away from the front opening (14) to define a U-shaped bar. The first lateral rod (34) includes a base surface (134), a first flange (134a), and a second flange (134b), wherein the two flanges (134a, 134b) are spaced apart and extend from the base surface (134) in a direction away from the front opening (14) to define a U-shaped rod. The second lateral rod (36) includes a base surface, a first flange and a second flange, wherein the two flanges are spaced apart and extend from the base surface in a direction away from the front opening (14) to define a U-shaped rod. The first end (32a) of the upper front crossbar (32) includes: - A first connecting portion (332a) extends from the first flange (132a) of the upper front crossbar (32) and connects to the first connecting portion (334a) of the first flange (134a) of the first side bar (34). - A second connecting portion (332b) extends from the second flange (132b) of the upper front crossbar (32) and connects to the second connecting portion (334b) of the second flange (134b) of the first side bar (34). The first lateral rod (34) includes a slot (340; 440) that defines a flexible portion (336b, 436b) of the second connecting portion (334b) of the second flange (134b) of the first lateral rod (34).
32. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 31, characterized in that, The slot (340) is defined in the first lateral bar (34) in the merging region between the base surface (134) and the second connecting portion (334b) of the second flange (134b) of the first lateral bar (34).
33. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 32, characterized in that, With regard to the dishwasher (1) in its working position, the upper front crossbar (32) extends horizontally and the first lateral bar (34) extends vertically, wherein the base surface (134), the flange (134a, 134b) and the slot (340) extend vertically.
34. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 31, characterized in that, The slot (440) is defined in the second connecting portion (334b) of the first lateral bar (34) such that the slot (440) at least partially separates the second flange (134b) of the first lateral bar (34) and creates the flexible portion (436b).
35. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 34, characterized in that, With regard to the dishwasher (1) in its working position, the upper front crossbar (32) extends horizontally and the first lateral bar (34) extends vertically, wherein the base surface (134) and the flanges (134a, 134b) extend vertically, and wherein the slot (440) extends horizontally.
36. The dishwasher (1) according to any one of claims 31 to 35, characterized in that, The second end (32b) of the upper front crossbar (32) includes: - A first connecting portion, which extends from the first flange of the upper front crossbar (32) and connects to the first connecting portion of the first flange of the second side bar (36); - A second connecting portion, which extends from the second flange of the upper front crossbar (32) and connects to the second connecting portion of the second flange of the second side bar (36); The second lateral rod (36) includes a slot that defines a flexible portion of the second connecting portion of the second flange of the second lateral rod (36).
37. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 36, characterized in that, The slot is defined in the second lateral bar (36) in the merging region between the base surface and the second connecting portion of the second flange of the second lateral bar (36).
38. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 37, characterized in that, With regard to the dishwasher (1) in its working position, the upper front crossbar (32) extends horizontally and the second lateral bar (36) extends vertically, wherein the base surface, the flange and the slot extend vertically.
39. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 36, characterized in that, The slot is defined in the second connecting portion of the second lateral rod (36) such that the slot at least partially separates the second flange of the second lateral rod (36) and creates the flexible portion.
40. The dishwasher (1) according to claim 39, characterized in that, With regard to the dishwasher (1) in its working position, the upper front crossbar (32) extends horizontally and the second lateral bar (36) extends vertically, wherein the base surface and the flange extend vertically, and wherein the slot extends horizontally.