Knife and fork frame structure

By installing crisscrossing support ribs and support strips on the main frame of the dishwasher knife and fork rack, an integral structure is formed, which solves the problem that the knife and fork rack is prone to deformation when withstand weight and high temperatures, and reduces production costs and process complexity.

CN222828562UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06GUANGDONG GALANZ ENTERPRISES CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202420626247.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-29
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The knife and fork holder of existing dishwashers is prone to deform and bend when subjected to weight and high temperature water flow, which affects use, and the combined assembly process is complicated and the cost is high.

Method used

There are two or more first support ribs and second support ribs crisscrossing on the main frame. The whole is formed with the main frame by injection molding, and the wire reinforcement frame is cancelled, and the first support strip and the second support strip are added to assist in the placement of kitchen utensils and enhance the weighing ability.

Benefits of technology

Through the crisscrossing support ribs and support strip structures, the strength of the knife and fork frame is ensured, the production process and cost are reduced, deformation is avoided, and the stability of use is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a knife and fork frame structure which comprises a main frame, more than two first supporting ribs and more than two second supporting ribs are arranged on the main frame, and the first supporting ribs, the second supporting ribs and the main frame form a whole through injection molding. The first supporting ribs and the second supporting ribs are arranged in a longitudinally and transversely staggered mode and divide the main frame into a plurality of bearing containing areas used for containing kitchen utensils, and the bearing containing areas are independently arranged on the main frame at intervals through the first supporting ribs and / or the second supporting ribs. A fence extending upwards along the first supporting rib and the second supporting rib is arranged on the peripheral side of the main frame, and kitchen utensils are supported on the first supporting rib and / or the second supporting rib when the kitchen utensils are placed in the bearing placing area, and are limited on the main frame through the fence. The first supporting ribs and the second supporting ribs are longitudinally and transversely arranged in a staggered mode to divide the main frame into a plurality of bearing containing areas used for containing kitchen utensils, and the bearing containing areas bear the loads of spoons, knives and forks.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dishwasher components used for carrying spoons, knives and forks, in particular to a knife and fork rack structure. Background Art

[0002] The knife and fork rack of a dishwasher is a very important part. It is used to load a large number of spoons, knives, and forks. The knife and fork rack bears a large weight. Moreover, during the washing process of the dishwasher, the knife and fork rack is subjected to the high-temperature water flow for a long time, which is prone to deformation and bending, affecting its use.

[0003] In order to avoid deformation of the cutlery rack under load and heat, the cutlery rack is composed of a steel wire reinforcement frame and a plastic frame, such as Figure 1 The knife and fork frame shown is a steel wire reinforcement frame 19, Figure 2 The plastic frame 20. The existing knife and fork rack is composed of a steel wire reinforcement frame and a plastic frame, which is costly and requires assembly and many processes. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a knife and fork rack structure, by arranging more than two first supporting ribs and second supporting ribs which are crisscrossed on the main frame, the first supporting ribs, the second supporting ribs, the first supporting bars, the second supporting bars and the main frame form a whole, so as to ensure the strength; the steel wire reinforcement frame is eliminated, so that not only the production process is reduced, but also the production cost is saved.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved in this way:

[0006] A knife and fork rack structure includes a main frame, wherein the main frame is provided with more than two first support ribs and second support ribs, and the first support ribs and the second support ribs are formed into a whole with the main frame through injection molding, the first support ribs and the second support ribs are arranged in a vertical and horizontal staggered manner, and the main frame is divided into a plurality of load-bearing placement areas for placing kitchen utensils, and the plurality of load-bearing placement areas are independently arranged on the main frame through the first support ribs and / or the second support ribs, and the main frame is provided with a fence extending upward along the first support ribs and the second support ribs, and the kitchen utensils are prevented from being in the load-bearing placement area. The kitchen utensils are supported on the first support ribs and / or the second support ribs, and the first support ribs and / or the second support ribs bear the weight of the kitchen utensils, and the kitchen utensils are limited on the main frame through the fence. The first support ribs and the second support ribs are arranged in a vertical and horizontal staggered manner, and the main frame is divided into a plurality of load-bearing placement areas for placing kitchen utensils, and the weight of spoons, knives, and forks is borne.

[0007] The main frame is also provided with a first supporting bar and a second supporting bar, and the first supporting bar and the second supporting bar are arranged in a vertical and horizontal staggered manner, and the first supporting rib and the first supporting bar are both arranged horizontally on the main frame, and the second supporting rib and the second supporting bar are both arranged longitudinally on the main frame. The first supporting bar and the second supporting bar are used to assist in placing kitchen utensils on the main frame, and a knife and fork rack is added to weigh spoons, knives and forks.

[0008] The first supporting rib and / or the second supporting rib and / or the first supporting bar and / or the second supporting bar are provided with a plurality of convex ribs arranged at intervals, and a limiting groove for placing kitchen utensils is formed between two convex ribs, and the kitchen utensils are spoons, knives or forks.

[0009] The convex rib extends upward along the upper side of the main frame.

[0010] The main frame is provided with a first connecting rib and / or a second connecting rib, one end of the first connecting rib is fixedly connected to the inner side of the main frame, and the first supporting rib and / or the first supporting bar are fixedly connected to the other end of the first connecting rib; one end of the second connecting rib is fixedly connected to the inner side of the main frame, and the second supporting rib and / or the second supporting bar are fixedly connected to the other end. The provision of a connecting rib and / or a second connecting rib increases the connection between the main frame and each supporting rib and each supporting bar, forming a high-strength integral knife and fork rack.

[0011] The main frame has an upper guide rail on the outside, and a first limit assembly is provided on the main frame for limiting the installation of the guide rail. The guide rail is positioned and installed on the outside of the main frame through the first limit assembly, and the first limit assembly part is slidably matched with the guide rail. A second limit assembly is provided on the guide rail. When the main frame slides to a corresponding position, the second limit assembly acts on a corresponding part of the first limit assembly to limit the sliding stroke of the main frame on the guide rail.

[0012] The guide rail is limited up and down on the main frame by the first limit assembly, and the first limit assembly is provided with a left and right limit structure for the guide rail. Therefore, the limit installation structure for the guide rail is designed in the left and right directions and the up and down directions of the knife and fork rack, which effectively reduces the unsmoothness and abnormal noise during the push and pull process of the knife and fork rack.

[0013] The first limiting assembly includes a first wheel and a second wheel which are spaced apart from each other, an installation groove for installing the guide rail is formed between the first wheel and the second wheel, the upper and lower limiters of the guide rail are installed on the installation groove, and the first wheel and the second wheel are respectively rotatably set on the main frame, and the first wheel and the second wheel are respectively slidably matched with the guide rail.

[0014] The upper and lower limit positions of the guide rail are installed on the installation groove to limit the main frame of the knife and fork holder from swinging upward on the guide rail.

[0015] The first limit assembly also includes a third wheel and a support member which are spaced apart from each other. An installation groove for installing the guide rail is formed between the third wheel and the support member. The upper and lower limit positions of the guide rail are installed on the installation groove, and the guide rail is supported on the support member. The third wheel is rotatably set on the main frame, and the third wheel and the guide rail are slidably matched.

[0016] The guide rail is provided with a first limit sliding part and a second limit sliding part which are arranged at a front and rear interval and form a second limit assembly. When the main frame slides to a corresponding position, the first limit sliding part and the second limit sliding part act on the part of the main frame corresponding to the first limit assembly respectively, and the main frame slides on the guide rail relative to the front and rear limit through the first limit sliding part and the second limit sliding part.

[0017] A downwardly extending covering limit edge is provided on one side of the main frame corresponding to the guide rail, and the covering limit edge at least covers a part of one side of the guide rail. The guide rail is installed on the main frame by limiting the left and right sides of the covering limit edge. The second limiting sliding part of the guide rail extends upward toward the covering limit edge, and the covering limit edge covers the second limiting sliding part. The second limiting sliding part is limited left and right on the main frame by the covering limit edge to prevent the second limiting sliding part of the guide rail from separating from the main frame.

[0018] The guide rail is installed on the main frame by covering the limit edge to limit the left and right positions, so as to limit the main frame of the knife and fork holder from swinging left and right on the guide rail.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0020] By providing more than two first supporting ribs and second supporting ribs that are crisscrossed on the main frame, the first supporting ribs, the second supporting ribs, the first supporting bars, the second supporting bars and the main frame form a whole to ensure strength; the elimination of the steel wire reinforcement frame not only reduces the production process but also saves production costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the knife and fork rack structure using a steel wire reinforcement frame in the prior art.

[0022] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of a knife and fork holder using a plastic frame in the prior art.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a knife and fork holder structure according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a knife and fork holder structure according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a guide rail according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a knife and fork rack structure provided with wheels according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a guide rail installed on a knife and fork holder structure according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] See also Figure 3-Figure 7 A knife and fork rack structure includes a main frame 1, on which more than two first supporting ribs 2 and second supporting ribs 3 are provided, and the first supporting ribs 2 and the second supporting ribs 3 are integrally formed with the main frame 1 through injection molding, the first supporting ribs 2 and the second supporting ribs 3 are arranged in a vertical and horizontal staggered manner and divide the main frame 1 into a plurality of load-bearing placement areas for placing kitchen utensils, and the plurality of load-bearing placement areas are independently arranged on the main frame 1 through the first supporting ribs 2 and / or the second supporting ribs 3. A fence 4 extending upward along the first supporting ribs 2 and the second supporting ribs 3 is provided on the circumference of the main frame 1, and the kitchen utensils are prevented from being supported on the first supporting ribs 2 and / or the second supporting ribs 3 when they are in the load-bearing placement area, the first supporting ribs 2 and / or the second supporting ribs 3 bear the weight of the kitchen utensils, and the kitchen utensils are limited on the main frame 1 through the fence 4.

[0030] The main frame 1 is also provided with a first supporting bar 5 and a second supporting bar 6, which are arranged in a vertical and horizontal staggered manner, and the first supporting rib 2 and the first supporting bar 5 are both arranged horizontally on the main frame 1, and the second supporting rib 3 and the second supporting bar 6 are both arranged longitudinally on the main frame 1. The first supporting bar 5 and the second supporting bar 6 are used to assist in placing kitchen utensils on the main frame 1.

[0031] A plurality of spaced convex ribs 7 are provided on the first supporting rib 2 and / or the second supporting rib 3 and / or the first supporting bar 5 and / or the second supporting bar 6, and a limiting groove for placing kitchen utensils such as spoons, knives or forks is formed between two spaced convex ribs 7.

[0032] The convex rib 7 extends upward along the upper side of the main frame 1 . The convex rib can not only increase the strength of the main frame 1 , but also limit the position of a spoon, knife or fork.

[0033] A first connecting rib 8 and / or a second connecting rib 9 are provided on the main frame 1, one end of the first connecting rib 8 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the main frame 1, and the first supporting rib 2 and / or the first supporting bar 5 are fixedly connected to the other end of the first connecting rib 8; one end of the second connecting rib 9 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the main frame 1, and the second supporting rib 3 and / or the other end of the second supporting bar 6 are fixedly connected.

[0034] A guide rail 13 is provided on the outer side of the main frame 1, and a first limiting component for limiting the installation of the guide rail 13 is provided on the main frame 1. The guide rail 13 is positioned and installed on the outer side of the main frame 1 through the first limiting component, and a part of the first limiting component is slidably matched with the guide rail 13. A second limiting component is provided on the guide rail 13. When the main frame 1 slides to a corresponding position, the second limiting component acts on a part of the corresponding first limiting component to limit the sliding stroke of the main frame 1 on the guide rail 13.

[0035] The first limiting assembly includes a first wheel 10 and a second wheel 11 which are spaced apart from each other. An installation groove 12 for installing a guide rail 13 is formed between the first wheel 10 and the second wheel 11. The guide rail 13 is installed on the installation groove 12 with upper and lower limits, and the first wheel 10 and the second wheel 11 are respectively rotatably arranged on the main frame 1, and the first wheel 10 and the second wheel 11 are respectively slidably matched with the guide rail 13.

[0036] The first limiting assembly also includes a third wheel 14 and a support member 15 which are spaced apart from each other. An installation groove 12 for installing the guide rail 13 is formed between the third wheel 14 and the support member 15. The guide rail 13 is installed on the installation groove 12 with upper and lower limits, and the guide rail 13 is supported on the support member 15. The third wheel 14 is rotatably set on the main frame 1, and the third wheel 14 and the guide rail 13 are slidably matched.

[0037] In this embodiment, one side of the support member 15 is extended upward, and a limiting groove for limiting the installation of the guide rail 13 is formed between one side of the support member 15 and the main frame 1, and the guide rail 13 is limitedly installed on the limiting groove.

[0038] The guide rail 13 is provided with a first limit sliding portion 16 and a second limit sliding portion 17 which are spaced apart front and rear and form a second limit assembly. When the main frame 1 slides to a corresponding position, the first limit sliding portion 16 and the second limit sliding portion 17 respectively act on the parts of the main frame 1 corresponding to the first limit assembly, and the main frame 1 slides on the guide rail 13 relative to the front and rear limit positions through the first limit sliding portion 16 and the second limit sliding portion 17.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first wheel 10, the second wheel 11, and the third wheel 14 are rotatably disposed on the main frame 1 via a rotating shaft.

[0040] A downwardly extending covering limit edge 18 is provided on one side of the main frame 1 corresponding to the guide rail 13, and the covering limit edge 18 at least covers a portion of one side of the guide rail 13, and the guide rail 13 is installed on the main frame 1 by the covering limit edge 18 for left and right limiting; the second limiting sliding portion 17 of the guide rail 13 is extended upward toward the covering limit edge 18, and the covering limit edge 18 covers the second limiting sliding portion 17, and the second limiting sliding portion 17 is limited left and right on the main frame 1 by the covering limit edge 18.

[0041] The above is a preferred embodiment of the utility model, which shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. The utility model may have various changes and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A knife and fork holder structure, comprising a main frame (1), characterized in that: The main frame (1) is provided with more than two first supporting ribs (2) and second supporting ribs (3), and the first supporting ribs (2) and the second supporting ribs (3) are integrally formed with the main frame (1) by injection molding. The first supporting ribs (2) and the second supporting ribs (3) are arranged in a vertical and horizontal staggered manner and divide the main frame (1) into a plurality of load-bearing placement areas for placing kitchen utensils. The plurality of load-bearing placement areas are independently arranged on the main frame (1) through the first supporting ribs (2) and / or the second supporting ribs (3). A fence (4) extending upwardly along the first supporting ribs (2) and the second supporting ribs (3) is provided on the periphery of the main frame (1). When the kitchen utensils are in the load-bearing placement area, the kitchen utensils are supported on the first supporting ribs (2) and / or the second supporting ribs (3), the first supporting ribs (2) and / or the second supporting ribs (3) bear the weight of the kitchen utensils, and the kitchen utensils are limited on the main frame (1) by the fence (4).

2. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main frame (1) is further provided with a first supporting bar (5) and a second supporting bar (6), the first supporting bar (5) and the second supporting bar (6) being arranged in a vertical and horizontal staggered manner, and the first supporting rib (2) and the first supporting bar (5) are both arranged in a horizontal manner on the main frame (1), and the second supporting rib (3) and the second supporting bar (6) are both arranged in a vertical manner on the main frame (1), and the first supporting bar (5) and the second supporting bar (6) are used to assist in placing kitchen utensils on the main frame (1).

3. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of convex ribs (7) arranged at intervals are provided on the first supporting rib (2) and / or the second supporting rib (3) and / or the first supporting bar (5) and / or the second supporting bar (6), and a limiting groove for placing kitchen utensils is formed between two convex ribs (7) at intervals, and the kitchen utensils are spoons, knives or forks.

4. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The convex rib (7) extends upward along the upper side of the main frame (1).

5. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first connecting rib (8) and / or a second connecting rib (9) are provided on the main frame (1); one end of the first connecting rib (8) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the main frame (1); the first supporting rib (2) and / or the first supporting bar (5) are fixedly connected to the other end of the first connecting rib (8); one end of the second connecting rib (9) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the main frame (1); the second supporting rib (3) and / or the other end of the second supporting bar (6) are fixedly connected.

6. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide rail (13) is disposed on the outer side of the main frame (1). A first limiting assembly for limiting the installation of the guide rail (13) is disposed on the main frame (1). The guide rail (13) is positioned and installed on the outer side of the main frame (1) by the first limiting assembly, and a portion of the first limiting assembly is slidably engaged with the guide rail (13). A second limiting assembly is disposed on the guide rail (13). When the main frame (1) slides to a corresponding position, the second limiting assembly acts on a portion of the corresponding first limiting assembly to limit the sliding travel of the main frame (1) on the guide rail (13).

7. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first limit assembly comprises a first wheel (10) and a second wheel (11) which are arranged at an interval up and down, a mounting groove (12) for mounting a guide rail (13) is formed between the first wheel (10) and the second wheel (11), the guide rail (13) is mounted on the mounting groove (12) in an upper and lower limit manner, and the first wheel (10) and the second wheel (11) are respectively rotatably mounted on the main frame (1), and the first wheel (10) and the second wheel (11) are respectively slidably matched with the guide rail (13).

8. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first limit assembly further comprises a third wheel (14) and a support member (15) which are arranged at an interval up and down; a mounting groove (12) for mounting the guide rail (13) is formed between the third wheel (14) and the support member (15); the guide rail (13) is mounted on the mounting groove (12) in an upper and lower limit manner, and the guide rail (13) is supported on the support member (15); the third wheel (14) is rotatably mounted on the main frame (1); and the third wheel (14) and the guide rail (13) are slidably matched.

9. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide rail (13) is provided with a first limiting sliding part (16) and a second limiting sliding part (17) which are arranged at a front-to-back interval and form a second limiting assembly. When the main frame (1) slides to a corresponding position, the first limiting sliding part (16) and the second limiting sliding part (17) respectively act on the part of the main frame (1) corresponding to the first limiting assembly, and the main frame (1) slides on the guide rail (13) in a front-to-back limiting manner via the first limiting sliding part (16) and the second limiting sliding part (17).

10. The knife and fork holder structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: A covering limit edge (18) extending downward is provided on one side of the main frame (1) corresponding to the guide rail (13), the covering limit edge (18) at least covers a portion of one side of the guide rail (13), and the guide rail (13) is installed on the main frame (1) by left-right limiting through the covering limit edge (18); a second limiting sliding portion (17) of the guide rail (13) is extended upward toward the covering limit edge (18), the covering limit edge (18) covers the second limiting sliding portion (17), and the second limiting sliding portion (17) is left-right limited on the main frame (1) by the covering limit edge (18).