Dish washing machine with detergent distributor

By placing the detergent dispenser outside the top wall of the dishwasher cleaning room, and using the pushing member and driving mechanism to achieve the introduction and drop of the detergent, the problem of dispenser occupying the space of the washing chamber in the prior art is solved, and the problem of dispenser occupying the washing chamber space is realized. More efficient washing process.

CN222487324UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420286992.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-07
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-07

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Technical Problem

The detergent dispenser in the existing dishwasher takes up space in the washing chamber, resulting in the need of avoidance of the dish rack and the spray arm requires special spray holes to flush the detergent in the dispenser.

Method used

The detergent dispenser is arranged outside the top wall of the cleaning chamber, and the detergent is introduced into the washing chamber through the opening of the top wall of the cleaning chamber, and the lateral sliding and drop of the detergent is achieved using the push member and the driving mechanism to avoid occupying the space of the washing chamber.

Benefits of technology

Detergent distribution without occupying the space of the washing chamber is achieved, reducing space requirements for the bowl rack, and saving spray hole design for the spray arm specifically flushing the detergent in the dispenser.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a dish-washing machine with a detergent distributor. The dish-washing machine comprises a cleaning chamber, a detergent dispenser; the distributor is arranged outside the top wall of the cleaning chamber; the top wall of the cleaning chamber is provided with an opening for communicating the accommodating cavity of the distributor with the washing cavity; the containing cavity comprises a transversely-extending discharging channel and a containing cavity located above the discharging channel and communicated with the discharging channel, the first end of the discharging channel is provided with a discharging port communicated with the opening of the cleaning chamber, and a pushing piece capable of transversely sliding is arranged in the second end of the discharging channel. And the transverse pushing mechanism is used for transversely pushing the detergent entering the discharging channel from the containing cavity to the discharging opening. The dish washing machine has the advantage that the distributor does not need to occupy the space of the washing cavity, the dish rack in the washing cavity does not need to avoid the space of the distributor, and the spraying arm can also save spraying holes specially set for washing detergent in the distributor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dishwashers, in particular to a dishwasher with a detergent dispenser. Background Art

[0002] The dishwasher is used to wash dishes, etc. During washing, detergent needs to be put into the washing cavity.

[0003] For example, the Chinese invention application with application number CN201910300622.9 (publication number CN111820835A) discloses "A dishwasher", which includes a body with a washing chamber, a door body connected to the body and suitable for opening and closing the washing chamber, and a dispenser disposed on the inner side of the door body. The front of the washing chamber is open, the lower end of the door body is pivotally connected to the lower end of the body, and the door body flips up and down to open and close the washing chamber.

[0004] The dispenser is arranged on the side wall of the door body, and the door body is located at the front side of the washing chamber, so that the dispenser occupies the space of the washing chamber, and sometimes the dish rack in the washing chamber needs to be forced to make space. In addition, the spray arm of the dishwasher generally needs to be designed with a spray hole specially for flushing the detergent in the dispenser. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a dishwasher with a dispenser which does not need to occupy the space of the washing cavity in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0006] The utility model adopts the following technical solution to solve the above technical problems: a dishwasher with a detergent dispenser, comprising:

[0007] a cleaning chamber having a washing cavity;

[0008] A detergent dispenser having a receiving chamber for receiving detergent;

[0009] Features:

[0010] The distributor is arranged outside the top wall of the cleaning chamber, and the top wall of the cleaning chamber is provided with an opening connecting the accommodating cavity of the distributor and the washing cavity;

[0011] The accommodating chamber includes a laterally extending discharge channel and a accommodating chamber located above the discharge channel and connected to the discharge channel. The first end of the discharge channel has a discharge port connected to the opening of the cleaning chamber. The second end of the discharge channel is provided with a pushing member that can slide laterally, which is used to laterally push the detergent that enters the discharge channel from the accommodating chamber to the discharge port.

[0012] In order to cover the opening, a cover plate that can open or close the opening is provided at the opening of the cleaning chamber top wall. By arranging the cover plate to cover the opening, water can not enter the distributor when the dishwasher is working like this.

[0013] The position of the discharge port is specifically that the discharge port is located at the bottom surface of the detergent dispenser, so that the detergent can fall into the washing cavity under the action of gravity.

[0014] In order to drive the pusher, it also includes

[0015] The driving mechanism is connected to the rear side of the pushing member and is used to drive the pushing member to slide horizontally in the discharge channel.

[0016] The driving mechanism is provided to drive the pusher to slide.

[0017] The structure of the driving mechanism is specifically that the driving mechanism includes a motor, a transmission assembly connected to the output shaft of the motor and the pusher, respectively, and the transmission assembly converts the rotation of the output shaft of the motor into the lateral sliding of the pusher. Other driving methods can also be used, such as driving by heat-sensitive springs, etc. The springs are deformed by heat, thereby pushing the pusher to slide.

[0018] The structure of the transmission assembly is specifically that the transmission assembly includes a gear connected to the output shaft of the motor, and a rack meshing with the gear and extending laterally, and the rack is the pushing member.

[0019] In order to facilitate the addition of detergent, the top of the dispenser is provided with a feed port connected to the accommodating chamber. Thus, the detergent is added through the feed port, which is located at the top for easy operation by the user and facilitates the detergent to fall under the action of gravity.

[0020] In order to prevent foreign matter from entering the distributor, a cover plate capable of opening or closing the feed inlet is provided at the feed inlet. By providing the cover plate, foreign matter can be prevented from entering the distributor, and the detergent is not easily affected by moisture.

[0021] Preferably, the detergent is in block form, which makes it easier for the detergent to move downward under the action of gravity and for the pusher to push the detergent. Of course, the detergent can also be in powder form.

[0022] In order to facilitate the addition of detergent, the dishwasher comprises a shell arranged around the outer periphery of the washing chamber, and the top of the dispenser has a feed port connected to the accommodating cavity, and the feed port is exposed at the top of the shell in an open state. In this way, it is convenient for users to add detergent.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: the detergent dispenser is arranged outside the top wall of the washing chamber, and the detergent enters the washing cavity through the opening at the top of the washing chamber, so that the dispenser does not need to occupy the space of the washing cavity, and the dish rack in the washing cavity does not need to make space for the dispenser, and the spray arm can also save the spray hole specifically for flushing the detergent in the dispenser. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model (with the top of the housing removed);

[0025] Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the local A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0029] See also Figure 1 to Figure 4 , which is a preferred embodiment of the utility model. The dishwasher with a detergent dispenser comprises a cleaning chamber 1, a detergent dispenser 2, detergent 3, a pusher 5, a driving member 6 and other main components.

[0030] The washing chamber 1 has a washing chamber 11, and the top wall 12 of the washing chamber 1 is provided with an opening 121 connecting the accommodating chamber 21 of the dispenser 2 and the washing chamber 11; a cover plate 4 capable of opening or closing the opening 121 is provided at the opening 121 of the top wall 12 of the washing chamber, and specifically, a thin cover plate 4 is rotatably provided at the opening 121 and is opened toward the washing chamber 11 under the gravity of the detergent 3. Preferably, the cover plate 4 is an elastic soft cover, so that it is easy to rotate under the gravity of the detergent 3 and to automatically reset after the detergent 3 falls into the washing chamber 11. A spray arm 200 is rotatably provided in the washing chamber 11 for washing dishes in the washing chamber 11.

[0031] The detergent dispenser 2 has a receiving chamber 21 for receiving detergent 3; the dispenser 2 is arranged outside the top wall 12 of the cleaning chamber 1. Specifically, the receiving chamber 21 includes a discharging channel 211 extending laterally and a receiving chamber 212 located above and connected to the discharging channel 211. The first end of the discharging channel 211 has a discharging port 2111 connected to the opening 121 of the cleaning chamber 1, and the discharging port 2111 is located on the bottom surface of the detergent dispenser 2. The top of the dispenser 2 has a feed port 22 connected to the receiving chamber 21, and a cover plate 7 capable of opening or closing the feed port 22 is arranged at the feed port 22, and specifically, the cover plate 7 is movably connected to the mouth wall of the feed port 7.

[0032] The detergent 3 is preferably in the form of a block.

[0033] The pushing member 5 can slide transversely, is disposed in the second end of the discharge channel 211 , and is used to transversely push the detergent 3 entering the discharge channel 211 from the accommodating cavity 212 to the discharge port 2111 .

[0034] The driving mechanism 6 is connected to the rear side of the pusher 5 and is used to drive the pusher 5 to slide horizontally in the discharge channel 211. Specifically, the driving mechanism 6 includes a motor 61, a transmission assembly connected to the output shaft of the motor 61 and the pusher 5, respectively, and the transmission assembly converts the rotation of the output shaft of the motor 61 into the horizontal sliding of the pusher 5. The transmission assembly includes a gear 62 connected to the output shaft of the motor 61, and a rack meshing with the gear 62 and extending horizontally, and the rack is the pusher 5.

[0035] The utility model also discloses a dishwasher, which adopts the dispenser structure of the dishwasher as mentioned above.

[0036] The dishwasher includes a shell 100 arranged around the outer periphery of the cleaning chamber 1, and the top of the dispenser 2 has a feed port 22 connected to the accommodating cavity 21. The feed port 22 is exposed at the top 101 of the shell 100 when it is in an open state. The top 101 is a top wall, and the top wall has a through hole for passing through up and down. The cover plate 7 is located at the through hole. When the cover plate 7 is in a state of closing the feed port 22, the cover plate 7 is flush with the top wall.

[0037] The working principle and usage are as follows.

[0038] Open the cover plate 7, and stack the washing blocks (detergent 3 in block form) in the accommodating chamber 21. The motor 61 drives the gear 62 to rotate, and the gear 62 drives the rack to move. The rack pushes the washing blocks to the position of the discharge port 2111. Under the action of the gravity of the washing blocks, the cover plate 4 opens toward the washing chamber 44, and the washing blocks fall into the washing chamber 44.

[0039] Then the cover plate 4 automatically resets, the pusher 5 returns to the initial position, and the new washing block falls to the front side of the pusher 5 under the action of gravity. When the washing block needs to be put in next time, the above steps are repeated, and the pusher 5 pushes out the new washing block.

Claims

1. A dishwasher with a detergent dispenser, comprising: A cleaning chamber (1) having a washing cavity (11); A detergent dispenser (2) having a receiving chamber (21) for receiving detergent (3); Features: The distributor (2) is arranged outside the top wall (12) of the cleaning chamber (1), and the top wall (12) of the cleaning chamber (1) is provided with an opening (121) connecting the accommodating cavity (21) of the distributor (2) and the washing cavity (11); The accommodating chamber (21) comprises a discharging channel (211) extending transversely and a accommodating chamber (212) located above and connected to the discharging channel (211); the first end of the discharging channel (211) comprises a discharging port (2111) connected to the opening (121) of the cleaning chamber (1); the second end of the discharging channel (211) is provided with a pushing member (5) capable of sliding transversely, for laterally pushing the detergent (3) entering from the accommodating chamber (212) into the discharging channel (211) to the discharging port (2111).

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate (4) capable of opening or closing the opening (121) is arranged at the opening (121) of the top wall (12) of the cleaning chamber.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge port (2111) is located on the bottom surface of the detergent dispenser (2).

4. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes The driving mechanism (6) is connected to the rear side of the pushing member (5) and is used to drive the pushing member (5) to slide horizontally in the discharge channel (211).

5. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (6) comprises a motor (61), a transmission assembly respectively connected to the output shaft of the motor (61) and the pushing member (5), and the transmission assembly converts the rotation of the output shaft of the motor (61) into lateral sliding of the pushing member (5).

6. The dishwasher according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly comprises a gear (62) connected to the output shaft of the motor (61), and a rack meshing with the gear (62) and extending laterally, wherein the rack is the pushing member (5).

7. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the distributor (2) is provided with a feed port (22) which is in communication with the accommodating chamber (21).

8. The dishwasher according to claim 7, characterized in that: The feed opening (22) is provided with a cover plate (7) capable of opening or closing the feed opening (22).

9. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detergent (3) is in block form.

10. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dishwasher comprises a shell (100) arranged around the outer periphery of a cleaning chamber (1); the top of the dispenser (2) is provided with a feed port (22) connected to a receiving cavity (21); the feed port (22) is exposed at the top (101) of the shell (100) when in an open state.

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