Chopsticks box and dish-washing machine
By designing a chopstick cage tray with multiple jacks and clamping parts, the problem that the existing chopsticks cannot be placed separately is solved, and the effect of easy cleaning and drying is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421522712.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-28
AI Technical Summary
The single-layer bottom structure and square frame cover of the existing chopstick cage assembly result in the inability to place the chopsticks separately, resulting in poor cleaning and poor drying effects.
A chopstick cage is designed, including a cage tray, with a plurality of jacks open, the jack has a first and second diameter shrinkage sections and a clamping part. The clamping part is configured to hold the middle or middle and lower part of the chopsticks. The upper and lower parts of the chopsticks are located outside the jack, so that a single placement of chopsticks is achieved and stacking is avoided.
The separate placement of chopsticks is achieved, avoiding stacking, simplifying the cleaning process and facilitating drying.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, in particular to a chopstick cage and a dishwasher. Background Art
[0002] At present, with the gradual improvement of people's living standards, more and more families choose to buy dishwashers, mainly for cleaning and drying tableware, and most of the existing dishwashers are equipped with chopstick cage components.
[0003] However, the existing chopstick cage assembly generally adopts a single-layer bottom structure and has a square frame cover on the top, so that the chopsticks are not placed separately. This has several disadvantages: first, the chopsticks are stacked on the top of the chopstick cage assembly, resulting in the chopsticks not being cleaned properly. Second, since the bottom of the chopstick cage is a single-layer bottom structure, the chopsticks are easily stacked at the bottom, which will affect the cleaning and drying effect of the bottom of the chopsticks. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide a chopstick cage, which can place chopsticks individually, and a distance is provided between two adjacent chopsticks to avoid stacking, thereby achieving the effects of easy cleaning and conducive drying.
[0005] In order to achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] According to one aspect of the utility model, a chopstick cage is provided, comprising a cage plate, the cage plate being provided with a plurality of insertion holes, the insertion holes having a first caliber contraction section from top to bottom, the insertion holes also having a second caliber contraction section from bottom to top, a clamping portion with the smallest caliber between the first caliber contraction section and the second caliber contraction section, the clamping portion being configured to clamp the middle or lower middle portion of chopsticks, and the upper and lower portions of the chopsticks being both located outside the insertion holes.
[0007] According to one embodiment of the utility model, a first guide surface and a second guide surface are provided between two adjacent sockets, the upper ends of the first guide surface and the second guide surface have an included angle, and the first guide surface and the second guide surface are configured to guide two adjacent chopsticks into adjacent sockets respectively.
[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vertical thickness of the cage is 10-100 mm.
[0009] According to one embodiment of the utility model, it also includes side walls, which are fixed to the lower ends of one side or both sides of the cage tray, and the side portion and / or the side wall of the cage tray are respectively provided with connecting parts for connecting with the bowl basket.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the connecting portion includes a first limiting groove, a second limiting groove and a clamping portion, the first limiting groove is configured to be plugged into the vertical rod of the bowl basket, the second limiting groove is configured to be plugged into the horizontal rod of the bowl basket, and the clamping portion is configured to be clamped into the vertical rod or the horizontal rod of the bowl basket.
[0011] According to one embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a plurality of L-shaped walls, one end of the L-shaped wall is fixedly connected to the side wall of the chopstick cage, and the first limiting groove is formed by the L-shaped wall and the cage plate; or one end of the L-shaped wall is fixedly connected to the side wall, and the first limiting groove is formed by the L-shaped wall and the side wall.
[0012] According to one embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a first convex rib and a second convex rib, the first convex rib and the second convex rib are fixedly connected to the side wall of the chopstick cage in parallel, and the second limiting groove is formed by the first convex rib, the second convex rib and the cage plate; or the first convex rib and the second convex rib are fixedly connected to the side wall in parallel, and the second limiting groove is formed by the first convex rib, the second convex rib and the side wall.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of through holes for water to pass through are provided on the side portion or side wall of the cage tray.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the connecting portion further includes at least one clamping portion for clamping with the vertical rod or the horizontal rod of the bowl basket, the clamping portion includes a first elastic clamping wall and a second elastic clamping wall, the first elastic clamping wall and the second elastic clamping wall are fixedly connected to the side and / or the side wall of the cage plate at intervals, and protrusions are provided on the free ends and opposite sides of the first elastic clamping wall and the second elastic clamping wall, and the first elastic clamping wall and the second elastic clamping wall are configured to jointly clamp the vertical rod or the horizontal rod of the bowl basket.
[0015] The utility model also discloses a dishwasher, comprising a dishwasher body, a bowl basket and the above-mentioned chopstick cage, wherein the bowl basket is arranged in the dishwasher body, and the cage plate is installed on the bowl basket.
[0016] An embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages or beneficial effects:
[0017] The utility model provides a chopstick cage, which comprises a cage plate, wherein the cage plate is provided with a plurality of insertion holes distributed at intervals, wherein the insertion holes have a first caliber contraction section from top to bottom, and the insertion holes also have a second caliber contraction section from bottom to top, and a clamping portion is provided between the first caliber contraction section and the second caliber contraction section, wherein the cross-sectional shape and size of the clamping portion match the shape and size of the middle or middle-lower part of a single chopstick, the clamping portion is configured to clamp the middle or middle-lower part of the chopstick, and the upper and lower parts of the chopstick are both located outside the insertion hole, thereby realizing single placement of chopsticks, and a spacing is provided between two adjacent chopsticks to avoid stacking, thereby achieving the effects of easy cleaning and conducive drying. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail example embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a chopstick cage according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0020] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a chopstick cage according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing chopsticks being inserted into a socket of a cage tray according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0022] Figure 4 is another perspective view of a chopstick cage according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0023] Figure 5 The figure is a state diagram showing a chopstick cage installed on a bowl basket according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0024] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a bowl basket and a chopstick cage according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of part A.
[0026] The reference numerals are described as follows:
[0027] 1. Cage tray; 11. Insertion hole; 111. First caliber contraction section; 112. Second caliber contraction section; 113. Clamping part; 12. First guide surface; 13. Second guide surface; 2. Side wall; 21. First limiting groove; 22. Second limiting groove; 23. Clamping part; 231. First elastic clamping arm; 2311. Protrusion; 232. Second elastic clamping arm; 24. Through hole; 3. L-shaped wall; 4. First convex rib; 5. Second convex rib; 6. Chopsticks; 7. Bowl basket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, example embodiments can be implemented in a variety of forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be comprehensive and complete and fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the figures represent the same or similar structures, and thus their detailed description will be omitted.
[0029] The terms "a", "an", "the", and "said" are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms "comprising" and "having" are used to express an open-ended inclusive meaning and mean that additional elements / components / etc. may be present in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.
[0030] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a chopstick cage according to an embodiment of the utility model comprises a cage plate 1, and the cage plate 1 is provided with a plurality of insertion holes 11 distributed at intervals.
[0031] The plurality of jacks 11 are evenly spaced, and there is a 1-10 mm spacing between two adjacent jacks 11. The number of jacks 1 is 10-100, and of course, it is not limited to the above parameters, and those skilled in the art can select the spacing and number of jacks 11 according to actual needs.
[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the insertion hole 11 has a first caliber contraction section 111 from top to bottom, and the insertion hole 11 also has a second caliber contraction section 112 from bottom to top.
[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, there is a clamping portion 113 with the smallest diameter between the first diameter contraction section 111 and the second diameter contraction section 112. The cross-sectional shape of the clamping portion 113 is circular or rectangular, and the cross-sectional shape of the chopsticks 6 is circular or rectangular.
[0034] The cross-sectional shape and size of the clamping portion 113 match the shape and size of the middle or lower middle portion of a single chopstick 6. The clamping portion 113 is configured to clamp the middle or lower middle portion of the chopstick 6. Figure 3 , 5 As shown, the upper and lower parts of the chopsticks 6 both extend out of the cage tray 1 and are located outside the insertion hole 11.
[0035] The cross-sectional size or diameter of the chopsticks 6 increases gradually from bottom to top, the cross-sectional size of the lower end of the chopsticks 6 (the end for picking up food) is the smallest, and the cross-sectional size of the upper part of the chopsticks 6 (the gripping part) is the largest.
[0036] The lower end of the chopstick 6 passes through the insertion hole 11 from top to bottom. When the middle or lower middle part of the chopstick 6 moves downward to the position of the clamping part 113, the middle or lower middle part of the chopstick 6 cannot pass through the position of the clamping part 113. The chopstick 6 is tightly abutted against the clamping part 113 by its own gravity, so that the clamping part 113 clamps and supports the chopstick 6. Of course, at this time, if the chopstick 6 is slightly pressed down, the middle or lower middle part of the chopstick 6 can be pressed against the clamping part 113, so that the chopstick 6 is fixed, and the lower part of the chopstick 6 is exposed from the cage plate 1, so that the water sprayed by the spray arm can clean the lower part of the chopstick 6.
[0037] like Figure 3 , 5As shown, generally, the portion of the lower part of the chopsticks 6 that contacts the food is 30-50 mm, so the lower part of the chopsticks 6 is exposed by at least 50 mm, preferably 50-100 mm.
[0038] Since only the annular clamping portion 113 clamps the chopsticks 6, the contact area between the chopsticks 6 and the cage plate 1 is reduced, which is conducive to drying the chopsticks.
[0039] The insertion hole 11 is vertically opened, and the chopsticks 6 are inserted into the insertion hole 11 so as to be perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the horizontal line.
[0040] The chopstick cage of the utility model can place chopsticks individually, and there is a distance between two adjacent chopsticks 6 to avoid stacking, thereby achieving the effects of easy cleaning and conducive drying.
[0041] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cross-section of the insertion hole 11 is funnel-shaped.
[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, a first guide surface 12 and a second guide surface 13 are provided between two adjacent sockets 11, and the upper ends of the first guide surface 12 and the second guide surface 13 have an angle, and the angle is configured to divert adjacent chopsticks 6 toward the first guide surface 12 and the second guide surface 13, and the first guide surface 12 and the second guide surface 13 are configured to guide two adjacent chopsticks 6 into adjacent sockets 11 respectively, so as to achieve batch connection of chopsticks 6 with the sockets 11 and improve cleaning efficiency.
[0043] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cross-sections of the first guide surface 12 and the second guide surface 13 are both rectangular, and the four corners of the first guide surface 12 and the second guide surface 13 are all arc-shaped chamfers.
[0044] Of course, the cross-sections of the first guide surface 12 and the second guide surface 13 may also be circular, and those skilled in the art may select the cross-sectional shapes of the first guide surface 12 and the second guide surface 13 according to actual needs.
[0045] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the vertical thickness of the cage plate 1 is 10-100 mm. When the vertical thickness of the cage plate 1 is about 50 mm, the upper and lower parts of the chopsticks are exposed to the maximum while ensuring the structural strength, so that it is easy to clean and dry.
[0046] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the side wall 2 is further included, and the side wall 2 is fixed to the lower end of one side or both sides of the cage plate 1, and the side portion of the cage plate 1 and the side wall 2 are respectively provided with connecting parts for connecting with the bowl basket 7. The cage plate 1 is suspended and fixed on the bowl basket 7 through the connecting parts.
[0047] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion includes a first limiting groove 21 and a second limiting groove 22. The first limiting groove 21 is configured to be plugged into the vertical rod 71 of the bowl basket 7, and the vertical rod 71 limits the chopstick cage laterally.
[0048] The second limiting groove 22 is configured to be plugged into the transverse rod 72 of the bowl basket 7, and the transverse rod 72 limits the chopstick cage vertically.
[0049] like Figure 5 , 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the chopstick cage is fixed to a corner of the bowl basket 7.
[0050] like Figure 1 , 7 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion further includes at least one clamping portion 23 for clamping with the vertical rod 71 or the horizontal rod 72 of the bowl basket 7, so as to realize convenient and detachable fixing of the chopstick cage on the bowl basket 7.
[0051] The clamping portion 23 includes a first elastic clamping wall 231 and a second elastic clamping wall 232 , and the first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 232 are configured to clamp the vertical rod or the horizontal rod of the bowl basket together.
[0052] The first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 232 are fixedly connected to the side portion and / or the side wall 2 of the cage plate 1 at intervals, and arc-shaped protrusions 2311 are provided at the free ends and opposite sides of the first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 232.
[0053] When the clamping portion 23 is clamped with the vertical rod 71, the vertical rod 71 abuts against the two arc-shaped protrusions 2311, and the first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 232 move in the direction of separation, respectively, so that the vertical rod 71 expands the distance between the first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 23, so that the vertical rod 71 can move between the first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 23 through the two arc-shaped protrusions 2311. When the clamping portion 23 is clamped with the vertical rod 71 in place, that is, after the vertical rod 71 passes through the two arc-shaped protrusions 2311, the first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 23 are reset, and the first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 23 clamp the vertical rod 71, and the two arc-shaped protrusions 2311 form a stop structure. When the cage plate 1 is pulled manually with sufficient pulling force, the vertical rod 71 can open the first elastic clamping wall 231 and the second elastic clamping wall 23 , so that the clamping portion 23 is separated from the vertical rod 71 .
[0054] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a plurality of L-shaped walls 3, one end of the L-shaped wall 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the cage plate 1, and the first limiting groove 21 is formed by the L-shaped wall 3 and the side wall of the cage plate 1.
[0055] Alternatively, one end of the L-shaped wall 3 is fixedly connected to the side wall 2 , and the first limiting groove 21 is formed by the L-shaped wall 3 and the side wall 2 .
[0056] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, it also includes a first convex rib 4 and a second convex rib 5, the first convex rib 4 and the second convex rib 5 are fixedly connected to one side of the cage plate in parallel, and the second limiting groove 22 is formed by the first convex rib 4, the second convex rib 5 and the cage plate.
[0057] Alternatively, the first convex rib 4 and the second convex rib 5 are fixedly connected to the side wall 2 in parallel, and the second limiting groove 22 is formed by the first convex rib 4, the second convex rib 5 and the side wall 2.
[0058] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of through holes 24 for water to pass through are provided on the side or side wall 2 of the cage tray 1, so that water flows through the through holes 24 to impact the lower part of the chopsticks 6, thereby facilitating cleaning.
[0059] The utility model also provides a dishwasher, comprising a dishwasher body, a bowl basket 7 and the above-mentioned chopstick cage, wherein the bowl basket 7 is arranged in the dishwasher body, and the cage plate 1 is installed on the bowl basket 7 through a connecting portion.
[0060] The dishwasher of the utility model realizes the effects of easy cleaning and favorable drying due to the adoption of the chopstick cage.
[0061] In the embodiments of the present invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined. The terms "installation", "connection", "fixation" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0062] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper" and "lower" etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.
[0063] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "a preferred embodiment", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.
[0064] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A chopstick cage, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cage plate (1), wherein the cage plate (1) is provided with a plurality of insertion holes (11) distributed at intervals, wherein the insertion hole (11) has a first caliber contraction section (111) from top to bottom, and the insertion hole (11) also has a second caliber contraction section (112) from bottom to top, and a clamping portion (113) with the smallest caliber is provided between the first caliber contraction section (111) and the second caliber contraction section (112), wherein the clamping portion (113) is configured to clamp the middle portion or the middle-lower portion of the chopsticks (6), and the upper portion and the lower portion of the chopsticks (6) are both located outside the insertion hole (11).
2. The chopstick cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first guide surface (12) and a second guide surface (13) are provided between two adjacent insertion holes (11); the upper ends of the first guide surface (12) and the second guide surface (13) have an included angle, and the included angle is configured to divert two adjacent chopsticks (6) toward the first guide surface (12) and the second guide surface (13), respectively; the first guide surface (12) and the second guide surface (13) are configured to guide two adjacent chopsticks (6) into adjacent insertion holes (11), respectively.
3. The chopstick cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical thickness of the cage tray (1) is 10-100 mm.
4. The chopstick cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a side wall (2), wherein the side wall (2) is fixedly connected to the lower end of one side or both sides of the cage plate (1), and a connecting portion for connecting to a bowl basket is respectively arranged on the side of the cage plate (1) and / or the side wall (2).
5. The chopstick cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting portion comprises at least one first limiting groove (21) and at least one second limiting groove (22), wherein the first limiting groove (21) is configured to be plugged into a vertical rod of the bowl basket, and the second limiting groove (22) is configured to be plugged into a horizontal rod of the bowl basket.
6. The chopstick cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also comprises a plurality of L-shaped walls (3), one end of the L-shaped wall (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the cage plate (1), and the first limiting groove (21) is formed by the L-shaped wall (3) and one side of the cage plate (1); or one end of the L-shaped wall (3) is fixedly connected to the side wall (2), and the first limiting groove (21) is formed by the L-shaped wall (3) and the side wall (2).
7. The chopstick cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cage plate (1) further comprises a first convex rib (4) and a second convex rib (5), wherein the first convex rib (4) and the second convex rib (5) are fixedly connected in parallel to one side of the cage plate (1), and the second limiting groove (22) is formed by the first convex rib (4), the second convex rib (5) and the cage plate (1); or the first convex rib (4) and the second convex rib (5) are fixedly connected in parallel to the side wall (2), and the second limiting groove (22) is formed by the first convex rib (4), the second convex rib (5) and the side wall (2).
8. The chopstick cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting portion further comprises at least one clamping portion (23), the clamping portion (23) comprising a first elastic clamping wall (231) and a second elastic clamping wall (232), the first elastic clamping wall (231) and the second elastic clamping wall (232) being fixedly connected to the side of the cage plate (1) and / or the side wall (2) at intervals, a protrusion (2311) being arranged at the free ends and opposite sides of the first elastic clamping wall (231) and the second elastic clamping wall (232), the first elastic clamping wall (231) and the second elastic clamping wall (232) being configured to clamp the vertical rod or the transverse rod of the bowl basket together.
9. The chopstick cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of through holes (24) for water to pass through are provided on the side portion of the cage tray (1) or the side wall (2).
10. A dishwasher, characterized in that: The invention comprises a dishwasher body, a bowl basket (7) and a chopstick cage as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the bowl basket (7) is arranged in the dishwasher body, and the cage plate (1) is installed on the bowl basket (7).