Distributor drying structure and dish washing machine thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a distributor drying structure which comprises a door body assembly, a distributor assembly and a drying assembly. The distributor is arranged in the mounting hole and is in sealed connection with the door body assembly; and the heating assembly is arranged between the distributor and the door body assembly and is connected with the door body assembly or the distributor, or the heating assembly is arranged on the outer surface of the distributor. The distributor drying structure solves the problems that water is hidden between the distributor and the inner door, water marks are formed on the surface of the inner door, and the surface dryness and the appearance of the inner door are affected. The utility model further discloses the dish washing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a dispenser drying structure and a dishwasher thereof. Background Art

[0002] After the washing program of the dishwasher ends, it is required that the tableware reaches the drying standard, and it is also required that the surfaces of the internal components of the whole machine need to be dried. The existing dispenser of the dishwasher is embedded in the inner door. Due to factors such as the structure of the existing dispenser itself and the assembly relationship with the inner door, condensed water is trapped between the dispenser and the inner door. When the condensed water droplets accumulate to a certain extent, they flow out along the inner door from the upper edge of the dispenser, resulting in water flow marks on the surface of the inner door, thus affecting the drying performance of the inner door of the dishwasher after washing and the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the problems existing in the related art to a certain extent. For this purpose, the utility model provides a dispenser drying structure to solve the problem that water is trapped between the dispenser and the inner door and water marks are formed on the surface of the inner door, affecting the drying of the inner door surface and the appearance. The utility model also provides a dishwasher.

[0004] According to the provided dispenser drying structure, it is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A dispenser drying structure includes: a door body assembly with an installation hole provided on the back surface of the door body assembly; a dispenser disposed in the installation hole and hermetically connected to the door body assembly; and a heating assembly disposed between the dispenser and the door body assembly and connected to the door body assembly or the dispenser, or the heating assembly is disposed on the outer surface of the dispenser.

[0006] In some embodiments, the heating assembly includes a heating element, the heating element is sleeved outside the installation hole and connected to the door body assembly, or the heating element is disposed inside the installation hole and connected to the door body assembly or the dispenser.

[0007] In some embodiments, the heating assembly further includes a fixing piece, and the heating element is connected to the door body assembly or the dispenser through the fixing piece.

[0008] In some embodiments, the fixing piece is made of stainless steel; and / or the fixing piece is fixedly connected to the heating element through a first connecting piece, and the fixing piece is fixedly connected to the door body assembly through a second connecting piece.

[0009] In some embodiments, the heating assembly includes a heating film, and the heating film is attached to the outer surface of the dispenser.

[0010] In some embodiments, the heating film includes a front heating film which is attached to the side of the dispenser facing the mounting hole; and / or the heating film includes a U-shaped heating film or a circular heating film which is sleeved outside the dispenser and arranged close to the door body assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, a circular flange extending towards the dispenser is provided at the periphery of the mounting hole, and a rib is provided at the position of the dispenser corresponding to the circular flange. The dispenser is fixedly connected to the door body assembly through the cooperation of the rib and the circular flange.

[0012] In some embodiments, a plurality of convex edges extending towards the dispenser are circumferentially spaced at the free end of the circular flange, and a clamping position cooperating with the convex edges is provided at the position of the rib corresponding to the convex edges.

[0013] In some embodiments, a groove recessed towards the inside and opening backwards is provided at the upper end of the back surface of the door body assembly. The groove has a mounting surface facing the dispenser, and the mounting hole is provided on the mounting surface; the heating assembly is installed at the mounting hole and connected to the mounting surface.

[0014] According to the dispenser drying structure provided above, it is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0015] A dishwasher includes an inner container assembly, a dispenser drying structure as described above, and a main control assembly. The door body assembly is used to open or close the inner container assembly, and the main control assembly is electrically connected to the dispenser and the heating assembly respectively.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] In the dispenser drying structure of the present invention, by arranging a heating assembly between the dispenser and the door body assembly, or by arranging a heating assembly on the outer surface of the dispenser, the temperature around the dispenser is increased through local heating to evaporate the condensed water retained between the dispenser and the inner door, preventing the condensed water from flowing down, thereby solving the problem that water is hidden between the dispenser and the inner door and water marks are formed on the surface of the inner door, affecting the drying and appearance of the inner door surface, and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the dispenser drying structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic structural view of the dispenser drying structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, with the dispenser hidden in the figure;

[0020] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a rear view of the heating component in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the dispenser drying structure in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1 - door body assembly, 11 - inner door, 111 - mounting hole, 112 - annular flanging, 113 - convex edge, 114 - groove, 115 - mounting surface; 2 - dispenser; 3 - heating component, 31 - heating element, 311 - terminal, 32 - fixing piece, 331 - first connecting piece, 332 - second connecting piece, 34 - heating film, 341 - front heating film. Specific embodiments

[0024] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model, but the present utility model is not limited by these embodiments. Modifying the specific implementation manner of the present utility model or making equivalent replacements for some technical features without departing from the spirit of the present utility model scheme shall all be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by the present utility model.

[0025] Embodiment 1

[0026] Referring to Figure 1-2 , this embodiment provides a dispenser drying structure, including a door body assembly 1, a dispenser 2 and a heating component 3. There is a mounting hole 111 on the back of the door body assembly 1. In this embodiment, the door body assembly 1 includes an inner door 11 and an outer door (not shown in the figure), and the inner door 11 is detachably connected to the back of the outer door. There is a mounting hole 111 at the upper end of the inner door 11. The dispenser 2 is arranged in the mounting hole 111 and is hermetically connected to the inner door 11 of the door body assembly 1. The heating component 3 is arranged between the dispenser 2 and the door body assembly 1 and is connected to the door body assembly 1 or the dispenser 2, or the heating component 3 is arranged on the outer surface of the dispenser 2. Thus, by controlling the heating component 3 to work, the local temperature around the dispenser 2 is increased to evaporate the condensed water retained between the dispenser 2 and the inner door 11, preventing the condensed water from flowing downward, thereby solving the problem that water is hidden between the dispenser and the inner door and water marks are formed on the surface of the inner door, affecting the drying and appearance of the inner door surface, and improving the user experience.

[0027] Further, at the upper end of the back surface of the door body assembly 1, there is a groove 114 that is recessed towards its interior and opens towards the rear. In this embodiment, the groove 114 is formed by the partial recess of the upper end of the inner door 11 towards the interior of the door body assembly 1. The groove 114 has a mounting surface 115 facing the dispenser 2, and mounting holes 111 are provided on the mounting surface 115. The heating component 3 is installed at the mounting holes 111 and is connected to the mounting surface 115. Of course, the heating component 3 can also be directly connected to the outer surface of the dispenser 2.

[0028] Reference Figure 1-2 , further, an annular flange 112 extending towards the dispenser 2 is provided on the periphery of the mounting hole 111. At the position corresponding to the annular flange 112 of the dispenser 2, there are rib positions (not shown in the figure). The dispenser 2 is fixedly connected to the door body assembly 1 through the cooperation of the rib positions and the annular flange 112. In addition, a plurality of convex edges 113 extending towards the dispenser 2 are circumferentially spaced at the free end of the annular flange 112. At the position of the rib positions corresponding to the convex edges 113, there are clamping positions that cooperate with the convex edges 113 to prevent the dispenser 2 from shifting relative to the door body assembly 1 through the cooperation of the plurality of convex edges 113 and the clamping positions.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-4 , in this embodiment, the heating component 3 is sleeved outside the mounting hole 111 and connected to the inner door 11 of the door body assembly 1 as an example. The heating component 3 includes a heating element 31. In this embodiment, the heating element 31 has an annular structure. The heating element 31 is sleeved outside the mounting hole 111 and connected to the inner door 11 of the door body assembly 1. On one side of the heating element 31, there is an integrally formed mounting boss 310 extending outwards. On one surface of the mounting boss 310, a wiring terminal 311 is fixedly connected. The wiring terminal 311 is used for electrically connecting to the main control component of the dishwasher, so that it is convenient to control the heating element 31 to work and generate heat to raise the temperature, so as to locally increase the temperature around the mounting hole 111, thereby preventing the condensed water hidden between the dispenser 2 and the inner door 11 from flowing downward and affecting the drying effect of the inner door. In other embodiments, the heating element 31 can be arranged inside the mounting hole 111 and connected to the outer door of the door body assembly 1 or the dispenser 2.

[0030] The heating component 3 further includes a fixing piece 32. The heating element 31 is connected to the door body assembly 1 through the fixing piece 32. Specifically, the fixing piece 32 and the heating element 31 are fixedly connected through a first connecting member 331 to integrate the fixing piece 32 and the heating element 31; in addition, the fixing piece 32 and the inner door 11 of the door body assembly 1 are fixedly connected through a second connecting member 332 to facilitate the overall connection and fixation of the heating component 3 on the inner door 11.

[0031] In this embodiment, the fixing piece 32 is made of stainless steel, the first connecting piece 331 is a pre-fixed tape, and the four sides of the fixing piece 32 are adhesively connected to the heating element 31 through the pre-fixed tape respectively. The second connecting piece 332 is a double-sided tape. A plurality of double-sided tapes located outside the heating element 31 are provided on the side of the fixing piece 32 facing the door body assembly 1, and the mounting surface 115 of the fixing piece 32 and the door body assembly 1 are adhesively connected through the plurality of double-sided tapes.

[0032] In other embodiments, the heating element 31 can be adhesively connected to three of the sides of the fixing piece 32 through the pre-fixed tape respectively, or the heating element 31 can be adhesively connected to two opposite sides of the fixing piece 32 through the pre-fixed tape respectively. Of course, the first connecting piece 331 can also be a folded edge. Folded edges bent towards the heating element 31 are integrally formed on at least three outer edges of the fixing piece 32 respectively, and the folded edges are buckled or riveted to the heating element 31 to limit and fixedly connect the heating element 31 to the fixing piece 32.

[0033] This embodiment also provides a dishwasher, which includes an inner container assembly, a dispenser drying structure as described above, and a main control assembly. The door body assembly 1 is used to open or close the inner container assembly. The main control assembly is installed on the door body assembly 1 and is electrically connected to the dispenser 2 and the heating assembly 3 respectively. Before or after the drying program of the dishwasher is completed, the main control assembly controls the heating assembly 3 to work and generate heat to raise the temperature, so as to locally increase the temperature around the dispenser, prevent the condensed water hidden between the dispenser 2 and the inner door 11 from flowing downward, and affect the drying effect of the inner door, thereby solving the problem that water is hidden between the dispenser and the inner door and water marks are formed on the surface of the inner door, affecting the drying of the inner door and the user experience of the dishwasher.

[0034] Embodiment 2

[0035] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, the difference from Embodiment 1 lies in the specific structure and installation position of the heating assembly. The heating assembly 3 includes a heating film 34, and the heating film 34 is attached to the outer surface of the dispenser 2. Specifically, the heating film 34 can be attached to the side of the dispenser 2 facing the mounting hole 111, or can be attached to the peripheral wall of the dispenser 2 and arranged close to the inner door 11 of the door body assembly 1, so that the heating film 34 can dry the outer surface of the dispenser and the water hidden between the dispenser and the inner door. It should be noted that, for the purpose of protecting the heating film 34, the heating assembly 3 can also include a protective cover, and the protective cover covers the heating film 34.

[0036] The heating film 34 may only include a front heating film 341, which is attached to the side of the dispenser 2 facing the mounting hole 111. The heating film 34 may also only include a U-shaped heating film or an annular heating film. The U-shaped heating film is clamped outside the dispenser 2 from top to bottom, from bottom to top, or from front to back and is arranged close to the door body assembly 2. The annular heating film is sleeved outside the dispenser 2 from front to back and is arranged close to the door body assembly 2. Of course, the heating film 34 may include a front heating film 341 and a U-shaped heating film / annular heating film.

[0037] The above are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the creative concept of the present invention, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dispenser drying structure, characterized in that: include: A door body assembly (1), wherein a mounting hole (111) is provided on the back side of the door body assembly (1); A distributor (2) is arranged in the mounting hole (111) and is sealingly connected to the door assembly (1); as well as The heating component (3) is arranged between the distributor (2) and the door body component (1) and is connected to the door body component (1) or the distributor (2), or the heating component (3) is arranged on the outer surface of the distributor (2).

2. A dispenser drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component (3) comprises a heating element (31), wherein the heating element (31) is sleeved outside the mounting hole (111) and connected to the door body component (1), or the heating element (31) is arranged inside the mounting hole (111) and connected to the door body component (1) or the distributor (2).

3. A dispenser drying structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating component (3) further comprises a fixing plate (32), and the heating element (31) is connected to the door body component (1) or the distributor (2) via the fixing plate (32).

4. A dispenser drying structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing plate (32) is made of stainless steel; and / or the fixing plate (32) and the heating element (31) are connected and fixed via a first connecting member (331), and the fixing plate (32) and the door assembly (1) are connected and fixed via a second connecting member (332).

5. A dispenser drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component (3) comprises a heating film (34), and the heating film (34) is attached to the outer surface of the dispenser (2).

6. A dispenser drying structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heating film (34) comprises a front heating film (341), and the front heating film (341) is attached to a side of the dispenser (2) facing the mounting hole (111); and / or The heating film (34) comprises a U-shaped heating film or an annular heating film, and the U-shaped heating film or the annular heating film is sleeved outside the dispenser and arranged close to the door body assembly (1).

7. A dispenser drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular flange (112) extending toward the distributor (2) is provided on the periphery of the mounting hole (111), and a rib is provided on the distributor (2) at a position corresponding to the annular flange (112). The distributor (2) is fixed to the door body assembly (1) by being connected in cooperation with the annular flange (112) via the rib.

8. A dispenser drying structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of convex edges (113) extending toward the dispenser (2) are provided at circumferential intervals at the free end of the annular flange (112), and a latching position cooperating with the convex edge (113) is provided at a position of the rib corresponding to the convex edge (113).

9. A dispenser drying structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: A groove (114) is provided at the upper end of the back side of the door body assembly (1), which is recessed toward the interior and open toward the rear. The groove (114) has a mounting surface (115) facing the dispenser (2), and the mounting hole (111) is provided on the mounting surface (115); the heating assembly (3) is installed at the mounting hole (111) and is connected to the mounting surface (115).

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that: It comprises an inner liner component, a dispenser drying structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 and a main control component, wherein the door body component (1) is used to open or close the inner liner component, and the main control component is electrically connected to the dispenser (2) and the heating component (3), respectively.

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