A dish washing machine with cavity cleaning and a control method thereof, and an integrated cooker

Abstract

This application relates to a dishwasher with compartment cleaning and its control method, as well as an integrated stove. The dishwasher includes a dishwasher chamber and a compartment device. The dishwasher chamber includes an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The compartment device is located inside the dishwasher chamber and is used to isolate or connect the upper and lower chambers. The compartment device includes multiple partitions, a fixing structure, a connecting structure, and a driving structure. The fixing structure is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber. The multiple partitions are arranged side by side, and both ends of the multiple partitions are rotatably connected to the fixing structure. One end of the connecting structure is connected to the multiple partitions, and the other end of the connecting structure is connected to the driving structure. The driving structure is used to drive the connecting structure to rotate the multiple partitions. In the embodiments of this application, the multiple partitions can rotate simultaneously at different angles to isolate or connect the upper and lower chambers, reducing the transition time between the isolated and connected states of the upper and lower chambers, achieving the purpose of rapid cleaning, and without affecting the overall cleaning effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of kitchenware technology, specifically a dishwasher with a divided cleaning chamber and its control method, and an integrated stove. Background Technology

[0002] A dishwasher is a device that automatically cleans tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, and forks. By physically separating the dishwasher into upper and lower independent chambers, it can achieve compartmentalized cleaning. This compartmentalized cleaning design allows users to flexibly choose the washing level based on the amount of tableware. With a small amount of tableware, only the upper or lower chamber can be washed, avoiding energy waste caused by running the entire machine and meeting diverse user washing needs.

[0003] Currently, most built-in dishwashers on the market use a motorized partition in the middle of the dishwasher's chambers to achieve the layered cleaning function. After the user selects the layered cleaning function, the motor drives the partition to move, separating the upper and lower sections of the dishwasher's interior into independent spaces. The partition's movement from its initial position to its complete separation of the chambers is relatively long and time-consuming. Furthermore, the time and distance for the partition to return to its original position after cleaning is also excessive. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a dishwasher with a divided cleaning chamber and its control method, as well as an integrated stove.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application disclose a dishwasher with compartmentalized cleaning, including a dishwasher chamber and a compartmentalized device;

[0006] The dishwasher chamber includes an upper chamber and a lower chamber; the chamber divider is located inside the dishwasher chamber and is used to isolate or connect the upper chamber and the lower chamber.

[0007] The compartmentalization device includes multiple partitions, a fixed structure, a connecting structure, and a driving structure; the fixed structure is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber; the multiple partitions are arranged side by side, and both ends of the multiple partitions are rotatably connected to the fixed structure; one end of the connecting structure is connected to the multiple partitions, and the other end of the connecting structure is connected to the driving structure; the driving structure is used to drive the connecting structure to rotate the multiple partitions.

[0008] In some possible embodiments,

[0009] The compartmentalization device is used to isolate the upper chamber and the lower chamber when each partition contacts an adjacent partition;

[0010] The compartmentalization device is used to connect the upper and lower chambers when each partition is far from the adjacent partition.

[0011] In some possible embodiments,

[0012] The connection structure includes rotating structures and linkage structures;

[0013] The first end of the rotating structure is fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting rod structure; the second end of the rotating structure is rotatably connected to the driving structure; and the second end of the connecting rod structure is fixedly connected to multiple partitions.

[0014] In some possible embodiments,

[0015] The drive structure includes a motor; the motor is a stepper motor.

[0016] In some possible embodiments,

[0017] The cavity-splitting device includes a limiting structure;

[0018] The limiting structure is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber; the limiting structure is used to restrict the rotation of the partition when it comes into contact with the adjacent partition during the process of the connecting structure driving the partition to contact the partition.

[0019] In some possible embodiments,

[0020] Dishwashers include control and reminder devices;

[0021] The limit structure, drive structure, and reminder device are electrically connected to the control device.

[0022] The control device is used to issue a reminder signal when the partition stops rotating before contacting the limiting structure during the process of the connecting structure driving the partition to contact the adjacent partition.

[0023] In some possible embodiments,

[0024] The partition is a retractable partition;

[0025] The width of the retractable partition is adjustable; the width of the retractable partition extends when the chamber separation device isolates the upper chamber and the lower chamber, and shortens when the chamber separation device connects the upper chamber and the lower chamber.

[0026] In some possible embodiments,

[0027] The fixed structure can be detachably or integrally connected to the side wall of the dishwasher chamber.

[0028] Secondly, embodiments of this application disclose a control method for a dishwasher with a divided-chamber cleaning function, including:

[0029] In response to the chamber cleaning command, the drive structure drives the connecting structure to rotate multiple partitions in the first direction to isolate the upper chamber and the lower chamber.

[0030] In response to a stop cleaning command, the drive structure drives the connecting structure to rotate multiple partitions in a second direction to connect the upper and lower chambers; the second direction is the opposite of the first direction.

[0031] Thirdly, embodiments of this application disclose an integrated stove that includes a dishwasher with compartment cleaning as described above.

[0032] The technical solution provided in this application has the following technical effects:

[0033] This application's embodiment of a dishwasher with compartment cleaning includes a dishwasher chamber and a compartment device. The dishwasher chamber includes an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The compartment device is located inside the dishwasher chamber and is used to isolate or connect the upper and lower chambers. The compartment device includes multiple partitions, a fixing structure, a connecting structure, and a driving structure. The fixing structure is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber. The multiple partitions are arranged side by side, and both ends of the multiple partitions are rotatably connected to the fixing structure. One end of the connecting structure is connected to the multiple partitions, and the other end of the connecting structure is connected to the driving structure. The driving structure is used to drive the connecting structure to rotate the multiple partitions. In this embodiment, the simultaneous rotation of the multiple partitions at different angles can isolate or connect the upper and lower chambers, reducing the transition time between the isolated and connected states of the upper and lower chambers, achieving rapid cleaning without affecting the overall cleaning effect. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a dishwasher with a divided cleaning chamber provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a cavity-splitting device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of the control method for a dishwasher with compartment cleaning proposed in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] It should be noted that the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" in the specification of the embodiments of this application refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that can be included in at least one implementation of this application. It should be understood that in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Additionally, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, or product that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0040] It should be understood that when a device or component is referred to as being "on," "adjacent to," or "connected to" other devices or components, it may be directly on, adjacent to, or connected to other devices or components, or there may be intervening devices or components. Conversely, when a device or component is referred to as being "directly on," "directly adjacent to," or "directly connected to" other devices or components, there are no intervening devices or components. It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various components, areas, layers, and / or parts, these components, areas, layers, and / or parts should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component, area, layer, or part from another component, area, layer, or part. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of this application, the first component, area, layer, or part discussed below may be referred to as the second component, area, layer, or part. And the discussion of the second component, area, layer, or part does not imply that the first component, area, layer, or part necessarily exists in this application.

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages disclosed in the embodiments of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application.

[0042] Modern dishwashers with separate cleaning chambers generally use a sliding partition to achieve this. This partition typically consists of a fixed section and a movable section. In full-cavity cleaning mode, the movable section retracts below the fixed section. In separate-cavity cleaning mode, the movable section extends beyond the fixed section, thus dividing the dishwasher cavity into two independent spaces.

[0043] When using a dishwasher with a sliding partition for full-cavity cleaning, the fixed portion of the partition still occupies part of the dishwasher's cavity, significantly obstructing the water flow and affecting the spray arm's spray height, creating cleaning blind spots and thus impacting cleaning effectiveness. Furthermore, after full-cavity cleaning, water tends to accumulate above the fixed portion of the sliding partition, greatly prolonging drying time and increasing energy consumption. When using a dishwasher with a sliding partition for separate-cavity cleaning, the motor drives the partition to move. The movement of the partition from its initial position to when it completely separates the cavities is relatively long and time-consuming. Consequently, the partition's retraction after cleaning is also excessively long. The prolonged partition movement increases cleaning time. Moreover, while a warning signal is issued when the partition is obstructed by tableware during movement, the sliding partition suffers from problems such as excessively long partition travel and prolonged time for the machine to detect tableware obstruction.

[0044] This application provides a dishwasher with a split-chamber cleaning function. This dishwasher with a split-chamber cleaning function can solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a dishwasher with a divided cleaning chamber provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the dishwasher includes a dishwasher chamber 1 and a partition device 2. The dishwasher chamber 1 includes an upper chamber 11 and a lower chamber 12. The partition device 2 is located inside the dishwasher chamber 1 and is used to isolate or connect the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. The partition device 2 includes multiple partitions 21, a fixing structure 22, a connecting structure 23, and a driving structure 24. The fixing structure 22 is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1. The multiple partitions 21 are arranged side by side, and both ends of the multiple partitions 21 are rotatably connected to the fixing structure 22. One end of the connecting structure 23 is connected to the multiple partitions 21, and the other end of the connecting structure 23 is connected to the driving structure 24. The driving structure 24 is used to drive the connecting structure 23 to rotate the multiple partitions 21.

[0046] In this embodiment, the simultaneous rotation of multiple partitions 21 at different angles can isolate or connect the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12 by the chamber separation device 2, thereby reducing the transition time between the isolated state and the connected state of the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12, achieving the purpose of rapid cleaning, and without affecting the overall cleaning effect.

[0047] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the dishwasher chamber 1 includes an upper chamber 11 and a lower chamber 12. Dishwashing baskets are placed in both the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. When there are many dishes to be washed, dishes are placed in both the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12, allowing the full-chamber washing mode to be activated to improve washing efficiency. When there are few dishes to be washed, dishes can be placed only in the lower chamber 12, allowing the separate-chamber washing mode to be activated to save water.

[0048] In this embodiment, the compartmentalization device 2 connects the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12 when each partition 21 is away from its adjacent partition 21. When the whole-chamber cleaning mode is activated, each partition 21 in the compartmentalization device 2 is away from its adjacent partition 21, thus connecting the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. Cleaning water can reach the upper chamber 11 from the lower chamber 12 to clean the tableware in the entire chamber.

[0049] In some possible embodiments, all partitions 21 are perpendicular to the bottom surface of the dishwasher chamber 1 (i.e., all partitions 21 are in a vertical state), which can maximize the distance between adjacent partitions 21 while minimizing the obstruction effect of the partition device 2 on the entry of cleaning water in the lower chamber 12 into the upper chamber 11.

[0050] In this embodiment, the compartmentalization device 2 isolates the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12 when each partition 21 contacts an adjacent partition 21. When the compartmentalized cleaning mode is activated, each partition 21 in the compartmentalization device 2 contacts an adjacent partition 21, and the multiple partitions 21 form a closed plane, separating the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. Due to the isolation effect of the compartmentalization device 2, cleaning water is only used to clean the tableware in the lower chamber 12, and water in the lower chamber 12 will not enter the upper chamber 11. Moreover, when only the tableware in the lower chamber 12 needs to be cleaned, the upper chamber 11 can store clean tableware. By separating the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12 through the compartmentalization device 2, not only can water be saved, but the tableware in the upper chamber 11 can also be prevented from being affected.

[0051] In this embodiment, the sum of the widths of all partitions 21 is equal to the width of the dishwasher chamber 1. When multiple partitions 21 form a closed plane, all partitions 21 are parallel to the bottom surface of the dishwasher chamber 1 (i.e., all partitions 21 are in a horizontal state), and the sides of adjacent partitions 21 are in contact.

[0052] In some possible embodiments, the sum of the widths of all partitions 21 is greater than the width of the dishwasher chamber 1. When multiple partitions 21 form a closed plane, adjacent partitions 21 partially overlap, meaning the upper bottom surface of each partition 21 partially contacts the lower bottom surface of the adjacent partition 21. Compared to a closed plane formed by the side contact of adjacent partitions 21, a closed plane formed by the partial overlap of adjacent partitions 21 provides a better closure effect and avoids gaps between adjacent partitions 21.

[0053] In this embodiment, the fixing structure 22 is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1. The fixing structure 22 is located on the front-rear side wall or the left-right side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1. Multiple partitions 21 are arranged side-by-side, and both ends of each partition 21 are rotatably connected to the fixing structure 22. When the driving structure 24 drives the connecting structure 23 to rotate the multiple partitions 21, the fixing structure 22 not only provides an installation position for the partitions 21 but also serves as the rotation center and support shaft for the partitions 21.

[0054] In one alternative embodiment, the fixing structure 22 is detachably connected to the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1. The fixing structure 22 allows for convenient installation of the compartment device 2 within the dishwasher chamber 1. Furthermore, in the event of a malfunction of the compartment device 2, it can be quickly removed from the dishwasher chamber 1 for repair or installation of a new compartment device 2.

[0055] In another alternative embodiment, the fixing structure 22 is integrally connected to the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1. In this case, the fixing structure 22 can also be considered as part of the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1. By drilling holes in the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1 to fix the partition 21, the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1 can be directly used as the fixing structure 22.

[0056] In this embodiment, all partitions 21 have the same thickness, length, width, and material. If the partition 21 is too thick, it will encroach on the space for tableware; if it is too thin, it is prone to deformation. The length of each partition 21 is equal to the length of the dishwasher chamber 1. The sum of the widths of all partitions 21 is equal to the width of the dishwasher chamber 1. The smaller the width of the partition 21, the more partitions 21 are needed; the larger the width of the partition 21, the fewer partitions 21 are needed. In the full-cavity cleaning mode, the partitions 21 are vertical. If the width of the partition 21 is too large, the distance between the partition 21 and the bottom surface of the lower chamber 12 will be closer, affecting the height and volume of tableware placed in the lower chamber 12. If the width of the partition 21 is too small, the spacing between adjacent partitions 21 will be too close, affecting the speed at which cleaning water in the lower chamber 12 reaches the upper chamber 11. Moreover, if the width of the partition 21 is too small, there will be too many partitions 21, making installation time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, a partition 21 of appropriate size needs to be selected according to the size of the dishwasher chamber 1.

[0057] In some possible embodiments, the partition 21 is a retractable partition 21. The width of the retractable partition 21 is adjustable. When the chamber-separating device 2 is used to separate the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12, the width of the retractable partition 21 is extended, allowing multiple partitions 21 to form a closed plane with good sealing effect. When the chamber-separating device 2 is used to connect the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12, the width of the retractable partition 21 is shortened, and the distance between the retractable partition 21 and the bottom surface of the dishwasher chamber 1 is increased, which can, to some extent, avoid the influence of the presence of the partition 21 on the height and volume of the tableware placed in the lower chamber 12.

[0058] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a cavity-splitting device provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the connecting structure 23 includes a rotating structure 231 and a connecting rod structure 232. The first end of the rotating structure 231 is fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting rod structure 232, and the second end of the rotating structure 231 is rotatably connected to the driving structure 24. The second end of the connecting rod structure 232 is fixedly connected to a plurality of partitions 21.

[0059] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2As shown, the drive structure 24 includes a motor. The second end of the rotating structure 231 is rotatably connected to the motor, which drives the rotating structure 231 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. The first end of the rotating structure 231 is fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting rod structure 232, and the rotation of the rotating structure 231 causes the connecting rod structure 232 to move forward or backward. The second end of the connecting rod structure 232 is fixedly connected to multiple partitions 21, and the forward and backward movement of the connecting rod structure 232 causes the multiple partitions 21 to rotate synchronously. The multiple partitions 21 rotate synchronously in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, causing adjacent partitions 21 to move closer to or further away from each other, thus isolating or connecting the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. The connecting structure 23 can convert the rotational motion of the motor into the forward and backward rotational motion of the partitions 21, that is, a composite motion of the partitions 21 in the forward and backward and up and down directions.

[0060] In this embodiment, the motor is a stepper motor. A stepper motor is an electric motor that converts electrical pulse signals into corresponding angular or linear displacements. For each input pulse signal, the rotor rotates by an angle or moves forward one step. The output angular or linear displacement is proportional to the number of input pulses, and the rotational speed is proportional to the pulse frequency.

[0061] In some possible embodiments, in addition to using a centrifugal shaft and linkage structure to convert the rotation of the motor into the rotation of the partition 21, a cam structure can also be used to convert the rotation of the motor into the rotation of the partition 21. The cam can transmit motion to a roller moving close to its edge or to a needle bar moving freely on the groove surface, or it can bear the force from such rollers and needle bars.

[0062] In some possible embodiments, the compartment device 2 includes a limiting structure. The limiting structure is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1. The limiting structure restricts the rotation of the partition 21 when it comes into contact with an adjacent partition 21, as the connecting structure 23 drives the partition 21 to do so. In the compartment cleaning mode, when the motor is started, it drives the connecting structure 23 to rotate multiple partitions 21, bringing each partition 21 closer to its adjacent partition. The limiting structure is positioned slightly below the horizontally positioned partitions 21 on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber 1, and is located in the path of the partitions 21 during rotation. When the last partition 21 contacts another partition 21, the presence of the limiting structure prevents the partition 21 from rotating further forward. The partition 21 stops rotating upon contact with the limiting structure, at which point the multiple partitions 21 form a closed plane.

[0063] In some possible embodiments, the dishwasher includes a control device and an alerting device. The limiting structure, drive structure 24, and alerting device are electrically connected to the control device. The control device is used to control the alerting device to issue an alert signal when the partition 21 stops rotating before contacting the limiting structure during the process of the connecting structure 23 driving the partition 21 to contact the adjacent partition 21. In the compartment cleaning mode, after the motor is started, the motor drives the connecting structure 23 to rotate multiple partitions 21. If the partition 21 is not obstructed by tableware during rotation, the partition 21 will stop rotating when it contacts the limiting structure. If the partition 21 is not obstructed by tableware during rotation, the partition 21 will stop rotating before contacting the limiting structure. After receiving a signal that the partition 21 has abnormally stopped rotating, the control device will control the alerting device to issue an alert signal. The alert signal may take the form of flashing lights, voice prompts, buzzer alarms, etc.

[0064] In this embodiment, the partition device 2 includes multiple partitions 21 arranged in parallel. By synchronously rotating the multiple partitions 21, the partition device 2 can isolate or connect the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. Compared with a single moving partition 21, multiple partitions 21 can achieve partitioning quickly by synchronously rotating a short distance (the movement path from horizontal to vertical is a quarter circle, much smaller than the movement path of a push-pull partition). By reducing the movement time of the partitions 21, the overall cleaning time can be shortened, and the cleaning efficiency can be improved. Moreover, when the width of the partitions 21 decreases and the number increases, the movement path and time of the partitions will be smaller, which also increases the placement space for tableware in the lower chamber 12.

[0065] In this embodiment, during the full-cavity cleaning mode, multiple partitions 21 can be in a vertical position. The spacing between adjacent partitions 21 facilitates the flow of cleaning water between the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. The obstruction effect of the multiple partitions 21 on the cleaning water is less than that of the fixed part in a sliding partition. Moreover, the top surface area of ​​the vertically positioned partitions 21 is smaller and less prone to water accumulation, thus not increasing drying time and energy consumption.

[0066] In this embodiment, since the movement distance of the multiple partitions 21 to achieve the cavity separation effect is short and the multiple partitions 21 rotate synchronously, the time for the partitions 21 to touch the tableware located in the movement path of the partitions 21 can be reduced. This allows for faster identification of the tableware in the movement path of the partitions 21 and timely alarm, so that the user can handle the situation promptly.

[0067] This application provides a control method for a dishwasher with compartment cleaning, which is applied to the aforementioned dishwasher with compartment cleaning. Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of the control method for a dishwasher with compartment cleaning proposed in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 3As shown, the control method includes:

[0068] S301 responds to the chamber cleaning command and drives the connecting structure to rotate multiple partitions in the first direction to isolate the upper chamber and the lower chamber.

[0069] In response to the stop cleaning command, S302 drives the connecting structure to rotate multiple partitions in a second direction to connect the upper and lower chambers; the second direction is the opposite of the first direction.

[0070] In this embodiment, after the cleaning process is initiated, in response to a compartment cleaning command, the drive structure 24 drives the connecting structure 23 to rotate multiple partitions 21 along a first direction, thereby isolating the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. After the multiple partitions 21 form a closed plane, the dishwasher performs compartment cleaning. After cleaning is completed, in response to a stop cleaning command, the drive structure 24 drives the connecting structure 23 to rotate multiple partitions 21 along a second direction, thereby connecting the upper chamber 11 and the lower chamber 12. The first direction is either clockwise or counterclockwise, the second direction is either clockwise or counterclockwise, and the second direction is the opposite of the first direction.

[0071] This application embodiment provides a specific operation process of a control method for a dishwasher with compartment cleaning, as follows:

[0072] 1. After the machine is powered on and initialized, determine whether the user has selected the compartment cleaning function. If yes, proceed to the next step; otherwise, control multiple partitions 21 to fully open (multiple partitions 21 are in a vertical position). Specifically, the multiple partitions 21 are rotated via the motor-driven connecting structure 23 to fully open.

[0073] 2. After confirming that the user has selected the compartment cleaning function, determine whether the dishwasher door is closed. If so, control multiple partitions 21 to close, ensuring that all partitions 21 are in a horizontal position; otherwise, control multiple partitions 21 to fully open. Specifically, the motor-driven connecting structure 23 rotates the multiple partitions 21 to fully close them. The determination of whether the dishwasher door is closed is based on whether a door lock signal is detected.

[0074] 3. During the process of controlling multiple partitions 21 to close, obstruction detection is performed to determine whether any tableware interferes with the movement path of the partitions 21. This can be done by detecting the stall current of the motor; if the stall current exceeds a certain threshold, it is considered that tableware is interfering with the movement path of the partitions 21. Alternatively, infrared sensors can be used for ranging to determine this.

[0075] 4. If there is an obstruction, control multiple partitions 21 to fully open and alert the user; if there is no obstruction, proceed to the next step. The alarm method can include a buzzer alarm, flashing red light, etc.

[0076] 5. Determine if partition 21 is fully closed. If yes, proceed to the normal water intake, cleaning, and drying procedures below; if not, partition 21 will close one more step forward, and this cycle continues until partition 21 is fully closed. The determination of whether partition 21 is fully closed can be achieved by adding a limit switch to the chamber divider 2, using an infrared sensor for distance measurement, calculating the stepper motor's movement time, or detecting the motor current.

[0077] 6. Once cleaning is complete, control the multiple partitions 21 to fully open, and the process ends.

[0078] This application provides an integrated cooktop that includes a dishwasher with a separate cleaning chamber. The dishwasher with the separate cleaning chamber can be integrated into the integrated cooktop.

[0079] It should be noted that the order of the embodiments described above is merely for descriptive purposes and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. Furthermore, specific embodiments have been described above. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps described in the claims can be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require a specific or sequential order to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0080] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the device embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the method embodiments.

[0081] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware or by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk.

[0082] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A dishwasher of the kind which cleans cavities separately, characterized in that Includes the dishwasher chamber and the compartment device; The dishwasher chamber includes an upper chamber and a lower chamber; the chamber separation device is located inside the dishwasher chamber and is used to isolate or connect the upper chamber and the lower chamber; The compartmentalization device includes multiple partitions, a fixing structure, a connecting structure, and a driving structure; the fixing structure is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber; the multiple partitions are arranged side by side, and both ends of the multiple partitions are rotatably connected to the fixing structure; one end of the connecting structure is connected to the multiple partitions, and the other end of the connecting structure is connected to the driving structure; The driving structure is used to drive the connecting structure to rotate the plurality of partitions.

2. The dishwasher with separate cavity washing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chamber separation device is used to isolate the upper chamber and the lower chamber when each partition contacts an adjacent partition; The compartmentalization device is used to connect the upper chamber and the lower chamber when each partition is far from the adjacent partition.

3. The dishwasher with separate cavity washing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection structure includes a rotating structure and a linkage structure; The first end of the rotating structure is fixedly connected to the first end of the connecting rod structure; the second end of the rotating structure is rotatably connected to the driving structure; and the second end of the connecting rod structure is fixedly connected to the plurality of partitions.

4. The dishwasher with separate cavity washing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive structure includes a motor; the motor is a stepper motor.

5. The dishwasher with compartment cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity-splitting device includes a limiting structure; The limiting structure is located on the side wall of the dishwasher chamber; the limiting structure is used to restrict the rotation of the partition when it comes into contact with the adjacent partition during the process of the connecting structure driving the partition to contact the partition.

6. The dishwasher with compartment cleaning according to claim 5, characterized in that, The dishwasher includes a control device and a reminder device; The limiting structure, the driving structure, and the reminder device are all electrically connected to the control device. The control device is used to control the reminder device to issue a reminder signal when the partition stops rotating before contacting the limiting structure during the process of the connecting structure driving the partition to contact the adjacent partition.

7. The dishwasher with compartment cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition is a retractable partition; The width of the retractable partition is adjustable; the width of the retractable partition extends when the cavity separation device isolates the upper chamber and the lower chamber, and shortens when the cavity separation device connects the upper chamber and the lower chamber.

8. The dishwasher with compartment cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing structure can be detachably connected to or integrally connected to the side wall of the dishwasher chamber.

9. A control method for a dishwasher with compartment cleaning, characterized in that, include: In response to a chamber cleaning command, the driving structure drives the connecting structure to rotate the plurality of partitions in a first direction, thereby isolating the upper chamber and the lower chamber. In response to a stop cleaning command, the drive structure drives the connecting structure to rotate the plurality of partitions in a second direction, so as to connect the upper chamber and the lower chamber; the second direction is the opposite of the first direction.

10. An integrated stove, characterized in that, This includes dishwashers with compartment cleaning as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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