Kitchen electric appliance and kitchen equipment applying kitchen electric appliance

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kitchen appliance and kitchen equipment applying the kitchen appliance. The kitchen appliance comprises a groove body, and the top of the groove body is opened to form an opening; the bowl basket assembly comprises a lower bowl basket which is arranged in the groove body; the upper bowl basket is movably connected with the lower bowl basket, and the upper bowl basket can be located at a first position and a second position; when the upper bowl basket is located at the first position, the upper bowl basket is located at the top opening of the lower bowl basket; when the upper bowl basket is in the second position, at least part of the upper bowl basket is located outside the groove body and located beside the opening of the groove body. In this way, the upper bowl basket slightly covers the top of the lower bowl basket, and tableware on the lower bowl basket can be conveniently taken out for a groove body with an open top in the state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, in particular to a kitchen appliance and a kitchen equipment applying the kitchen appliance. Background Art

[0002] For a top-opening dishwasher, the bowl basket assembly is placed into the dishwasher downward from the top opening of the dishwasher. In the early stage of the development of such dishwashers, limited by the stretching depth of the sheet metal, the inner cavity depth of the dishwasher is about 300 mm, which is only enough for the placement space of one layer of bowl racks and tableware. It is relatively convenient to pick up and place the upper and lower parts of the single-layer bowl rack, but the number of tableware that can be placed is small.

[0003] With the development of splicing grooves such as hemming and welding, the depth of the functional groove can exceed 400 mm. As shown in the Chinese utility model patent with the patent number CN202221382130.2 (publication number CN217679451U) titled "A Sink and a Cleaning Machine", the volume of such dishwashers is basically equivalent to that of the front-opening dishwashers, which can meet the placement space of two layers of bowl racks and tableware. While the volume increases, the total weight of the bowl racks and tableware also reaches more than 10 kg. However, for the top-opening dishwasher, the bowl basket can only be lifted up and lowered. If the two layers are taken and placed together, the weight is too large; if the two layers are stacked and taken and placed separately, there are too many actions and it is not simple enough.

[0004] As disclosed in the Chinese utility model patent with the patent number CN202321672297.7 (publication number CN220369973U) titled "A Bowl Basket for a Dishwasher and a Dishwasher", the bowl basket for a dishwasher includes a first receiving frame; a second receiving frame, which is arranged side by side with the first receiving frame in the front-rear direction; and a connecting rod assembly, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first receiving frame and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the second receiving frame, so that the second receiving frame can rotate relative to the first receiving frame, and under the action of an external force, the second receiving frame can be lifted above the first receiving frame or pushed back to one side of the first receiving frame.

[0005] In the state of the bowl basket of this patent Figure 1 、 5 the first receiving frame and the second receiving frame are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction, so that the overall bowl basket occupies a large space in the transverse direction and has high requirements for the transverse dimension of the inner cavity of the dishwasher; as shown in Figure 3 when the second receiving frame is directly above the first receiving frame, due to the shielding of the second receiving frame, if the dishwasher has a top opening, it is not convenient for the user to take the tableware on the first receiving frame from top to bottom.

[0006] The above problems not only exist in the field of dishwashers, but also exist in the fields of disinfection cabinets or other kitchen appliances applying bowl baskets. Summary of the Utility Model

[0007] The first technical problem to be solved by the present utility model is to provide a kitchen appliance that facilitates the picking up and placing of tableware on the lower bowl basket in view of the current situation of the prior art.

[0008] The second technical problem to be solved by the present utility model is to provide a kitchen equipment applying the above kitchen appliance in view of the current situation of the prior art.

[0009] The technical solution adopted by the present utility model to solve the above first technical problem is as follows: a kitchen appliance, including a trough body with one side open to form an opening;

[0010] a bowl basket assembly, including

[0011] a lower bowl basket disposed in the trough body;

[0012] an upper bowl basket movably connected to the lower bowl basket, and the upper bowl basket can be in a first position and a second position;

[0013] It is characterized in that: the top of the trough body is open, and in the state where the upper bowl basket is in the first position, the upper bowl basket is located at the top opening of the lower bowl basket; in the state where the upper bowl basket is in the second position, the upper bowl basket is at least partially located outside the trough body and beside the opening of the trough body.

[0014] Preferably, both the left side and the right side of the upper bowl basket are correspondingly connected to the left side and the right side of the lower bowl basket through connection components, so that the upper bowl basket is evenly stressed and the movement process is stable.

[0015] The upper bowl basket can be lifted and lowered by a motor-driven method, and after the upper bowl basket moves outside the trough body, it is then pushed and translated by the motor. However, this involves more components. Therefore, preferably, the connection component includes a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the upper bowl basket, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the lower bowl basket, and the rotation axes at both ends of the connecting rod extend along the left-right direction. This form of connection component has a simple structure and involves fewer components.

[0016] Preferably, the connecting rod is disposed adjacent to the rear side wall of the trough body. In the state where the upper bowl basket is in the second position, the connecting rod extends vertically and abuts against the top of the inner wall surface of the trough body. At this time, the rotational movement of the connecting rod stops, and the trough body supports the connecting rod, so that the upper bowl basket hovers above the trough body; in the state where the upper bowl basket is in the first position, the connecting rod extends forward and backward, and in this state, the connecting rod supports on the top wall of the lower bowl basket, playing a role in supporting the upper bowl basket.

[0017] Preferably, the rotation radius of the connecting rod is r, and the vertical distance from the rotation center of the connecting rod and the lower bowl basket to the top wall of the trough body is b, and r > b. It is ensured that when the upper bowl basket is in the second position, it can be located outside the trough body.

[0018] In order to further improve the stability of the upper bowl basket in the tank body, a first support block, a second support block and a third support block are provided on the top wall of the lower bowl basket. The first support block is arranged adjacent to the front part of the lower bowl basket, the third support block is arranged adjacent to the rear part of the lower bowl basket, and the second support block is located between the first support block and the third support block in the front-rear direction. In the state where the upper bowl basket is in the first position, the connecting rod extends in the front-rear direction, and in this state, the connecting rod is supported on the second support block, the front part of the upper bowl basket is supported on the first support block, and the rear part of the upper bowl basket is supported on the third support block. In this way, the upper bowl basket is supported not only on the connecting rod but also on the lower bowl basket, and the stability is good.

[0019] Preferably, the connecting rod includes a first section and a second section connected to each other. The end of the first section is connected to the lower bowl basket, and the end of the second section is connected to the upper bowl basket. In the state where the upper bowl basket is in the first position, the first section extends in the front-rear direction and is supported on the first support block, and the second section extends upward and away from the first section. In this way, the first section can be supported on the first support block, and the second section can support the upper bowl basket at a slightly higher position to avoid interference between the upper bowl basket and the lower bowl basket.

[0020] Preferably, the connecting rod assembly includes two parallel connecting rods. The upper bowl basket and the lower bowl basket are connected at multiple points, and the support stability is good. They are respectively called the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. The first connecting rod is located behind the second connecting rod. In the state where the upper bowl basket is in the first position, the second connecting rod is supported on the first support block, the first connecting rod is supported on the second connecting rod, and in the state where the upper bowl basket is in the second position, the first connecting rod abuts against the top of the rear side wall of the tank body.

[0021] Preferably, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod have the same structure, so that the universality of the components is high.

[0022] Preferably, the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the lower bowl basket through a first pin shaft, and the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the lower bowl basket through a second pin shaft. The first pin shaft is higher than the second pin shaft, and the height difference between the first pin shaft and the second pin shaft is the same as the width of the connecting rod. In this way, in the state where the upper bowl basket is in the first position, the first section of the connecting rod extends horizontally so that the second connecting rod can be supported on the first support block.

[0023] Preferably, the upper bowl basket includes a surrounding frame and a shelf detachably arranged in the surrounding frame. Drainage holes are provided on the shelf. The surrounding frame and the shelf are designed separately, and different forms of shelves can be placed in the surrounding frame, such as shelves for washing dishes or fruits and vegetables; and if there are fewer tableware to be washed, the shelf can be taken out and not used.

[0024] Preferably, a sliding plate capable of sliding relative to the upper bowl basket is provided on the upper bowl basket. The sliding plate can be located beside the upper bowl basket or inside the upper bowl basket. When the upper bowl basket is in the first position, the upper bowl basket partially covers the top opening of the lower bowl basket, and the sliding plate is located beside the upper bowl basket. The two cooperate to completely cover the top of the lower bowl basket, so that a large number of tableware can be placed. When the upper bowl basket needs to be removed from the tank, the sliding plate is moved into the upper bowl basket to avoid interference between the sliding plate and the tank during the upward movement of the upper bowl basket.

[0025] The sliding plate can be manually slid, but this is rather troublesome. A slideway extending in the front-rear direction is provided on the upper bowl basket, and a slider capable of being placed in the slideway and sliding along the slideway is provided on the sliding plate. During the process of the upper bowl basket switching from the first position to the second position, the side of the sliding plate abuts against the side wall of the tank, and the sliding plate slides along the slideway. That is, when the upper bowl basket moves upward, under the pushing action of the tank, the sliding plate will adaptively move into the upper bowl basket. In this way, this sliding process does not require manual operation, improving the convenience of use.

[0026] The kitchen appliance can be a disinfection cabinet, or the kitchen appliance is a cleaning machine capable of cleaning tableware and / or fruits and vegetables.

[0027] The technical solution adopted by the present utility model to solve the above second technical problem is: A kitchen device, characterized in that it includes the above-mentioned kitchen appliance.

[0028] Preferably, the kitchen device further includes a water sink located at the rear side of the tank. The mouth of the water sink faces upward. When the upper bowl basket is in the second position, the upper bowl basket is at least partially located directly above the mouth of the water sink. At this time, the upper bowl basket hovering above the water sink can be used as a draining basket for placing and draining the cleaning objects inside the water sink, making the upper bowl basket multi-functional.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows: When the upper bowl basket of the present utility model is in the first position, the upper bowl basket is located at the top opening of the lower bowl basket, so that the bowl basket assembly occupies less space in the transverse direction and has a low requirement for the transverse dimension of the tank. When the upper bowl basket is in the second position, the upper bowl basket is at least partially located outside the tank and beside the opening of the tank. In this way, the upper bowl basket covers less of the top of the lower bowl basket. For the tank with an open top, in this state, it is convenient to pick up and place the tableware on the lower bowl basket.

[0030] In addition, the bowl basket assembly of the present application also has the following advantages:

[0031] 1. The upper bowl basket and the tableware in the upper bowl basket can be lifted as a single layer. Compared with the situation where the upper bowl basket and the lower bowl basket must be taken out together, the lifting weight is greatly reduced, providing a good user experience. 2. The upper bowl basket and the tableware in it can be lifted as a single layer, avoiding the problem of having to take out the tableware in the upper bowl basket one by one before being able to take out the tableware in the lower bowl basket, providing a good user experience. 3. Without taking out the lower bowl basket, it is convenient to take out the tableware in the lower bowl basket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the kitchen equipment according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model (the upper bowl basket is in the second position);

[0033] Figure 2 is Figure 1 cross-sectional view;

[0034] Figure 3 is Figure 1 structural schematic diagram of removing the tank body and the water tank;

[0035] Figure 4 Structural schematic diagram of the kitchen equipment according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model (the upper bowl basket is in the first position);

[0036] Figure 5 Another structural schematic diagram of the kitchen equipment according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model (the upper bowl basket is in the first position);

[0037] Figure 6 is Figure 5 structural schematic diagram of the lower bowl basket 4 in;

[0038] Figure 7 Structural schematic diagram of the kitchen equipment according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model (the upper bowl basket is in the first position). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0039] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0040] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, the kitchen equipment of this preferred embodiment includes a kitchen appliance and a water tank 1. The kitchen appliance includes a tank body 2 and a bowl basket assembly. The water tank 1 is located at the rear side of the tank body 2, and the two are arranged side by side. The top of the tank body 2 is open to form an opening 21, and the tank opening of the water tank 1 also faces upward.

[0041] The bowl basket assembly includes an upper bowl basket 3, a lower bowl basket 4, and a connecting assembly 5.

[0042] The lower bowl basket 4 is disposed in the tank body 2. The upper bowl basket 3 is movably connected to the lower bowl basket 4. In this embodiment, both the left and right sides of the upper bowl basket 3 are connected to the left and right sides of the lower bowl basket 4 through the connecting assembly 5 respectively. The upper bowl basket 3 can be in a first position and a second position, as Figure 3As shown, when the upper basket 3 is in the first position, the upper basket 3 is located at the top opening of the lower basket 4; as Figure 1 , 2 shown, when the upper basket 3 is in the second position, the upper basket 3 is at least partially located outside the tank body 2 and beside the opening 21 of the tank body 2, and at this time, the upper basket 3 is at least partially directly above the notch of the water tank 1. In this state, the upper basket 3 hovering above the water tank 1 can be used as a draining basket for placing and draining the cleaning objects inside the water tank 1, and the upper basket 3 has multiple functions.

[0043] In order to enable the upper basket 3 to be in the above-mentioned first position or second position, the connecting assembly 5 includes a connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the upper basket 3, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the lower basket 4. The rotation axes at both ends of the connecting rod extend in the left-right direction, and the connecting rod is disposed adjacent to the rear side wall of the tank body 2, that is, the connection part of the connecting rod and the lower basket 4 is close to the water tank 1 side. A handle 30 is provided on the upper basket 3. By pulling the handle 30, the upper basket 3 is lifted, causing the connecting rod to rotate, and realizing the switching of the upper basket 3 between the first position and the second position.

[0044] The rotation radius of the connecting rod is r, and the vertical distance from the rotation center of the connecting rod and the lower basket 4 to the top wall of the tank body 2 is b, and r > b, ensuring that when the upper basket 3 is in the second position, it can be outside the tank body 2. Preferably, the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the upper part of the lower basket 4, so that the upper basket 3 can be moved outside the tank body 2.

[0045] When the upper basket 3 is in the second position, the connecting rod extends vertically and abuts against the top of the inner wall surface of the tank body 2. At this time, the rotational movement of the connecting rod stops, and the tank body 2 supports the connecting rod, so that the upper basket 3 hovers above the tank body 2.

[0046] First support block 41, second support block 42 and third support block 43 are provided on the top wall of the lower basket 4. The first support block 41 is disposed adjacent to the front part of the lower basket 4, the third support block 43 is disposed adjacent to the rear part of the lower basket 4, and the second support block 42 is located between the first support block 41 and the third support block 43 in the front-rear direction. When the upper basket 3 is in the first position, the connecting rod extends in the front-rear direction, and in this state, the connecting rod is supported on the second support block 42, the front part of the upper basket 3 is supported on the first support block 41, and the rear part of the upper basket 3 is supported on the third support block 43. In this way, the upper basket 3 is supported not only on the connecting rod but also on the lower basket 4, and has good stability.

[0047] In this embodiment, the connecting rod includes a first section 51 and a second section 52 connected to each other. The end of the first section 51 is connected to the lower bowl basket 4, and the end of the second section 52 is connected to the upper bowl basket 3. When the upper bowl basket 3 is in the first position, the first section 51 extends in the front-rear direction and is supported on the first support block 41, and the second section 52 extends upward and away from the first section 51. In this way, the first section 51 can be supported on the first support block 41, and the second section 52 can support the upper bowl basket 3 at a slightly higher position to avoid interference between the upper bowl basket 3 and the lower bowl basket 4.

[0048] In this embodiment, the connecting rod assembly includes two parallel connecting rods, enabling multi-point connection between the upper bowl basket 3 and the lower bowl basket 4, with good support stability. The two connecting rods are respectively referred to as the first connecting rod 53 and the second connecting rod 54, and the structures of the first connecting rod 53 and the second connecting rod 54 are the same, so the versatility of the components is high. The first connecting rod 53 is located at the rear side of the second connecting rod 54. When the upper bowl basket 3 is in the first position, the second connecting rod 54 is supported on the first support block 41, and the first connecting rod 53 is supported on the second connecting rod 54. When the upper bowl basket 3 is in the second position, the first connecting rod 53 abuts against the top of the rear side wall of the tank body 2.

[0049] The first connecting rod 53 is rotatably connected to the lower bowl basket 4 through a first pin shaft 531, and the second connecting rod 54 is rotatably connected to the lower bowl basket 4 through a second pin shaft 541. Among them, the first pin shaft 531 is higher than the second pin shaft 541, and the height difference between the first pin shaft 531 and the second pin shaft 541 is the same as the width of the connecting rod. In this way, when the upper bowl basket 3 is in the first position, the first section 51 of the connecting rod extends horizontally so that the second connecting rod 54 can be supported on the first support block 41. In addition, reinforcing ribs 40 are provided on the lower bowl basket 4 near the first pin shaft 531 and the second pin shaft 541.

[0050] The upper bowl basket 3 includes a surrounding frame 31 and a shelf 32 detachably arranged in the surrounding frame 31, and drain holes 321 are provided on the shelf 32. The surrounding frame 31 and the shelf 32 are designed separately, and different forms of shelves 32 can be placed in the surrounding frame 31, such as a shelf 32 for dishwashing or washing fruits and vegetables. For example, Figure 3 the one in Figure 4 is a shelf 32 for dishwashing,

[0051] Embodiment 2

[0052] As Figure 7 shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that this embodiment further includes a sliding plate 6.

[0053] The upper bowl basket 3 is provided with a sliding plate 6 that can slide relative to it. The upper bowl basket 3 is provided with a slideway 33 extending in the front-rear direction. The sliding plate 6 is provided with a slider 61 that can be placed in the slideway 33 and slide along the slideway 33. The sliding plate 6 can be located beside the upper bowl basket 3 or inside the upper bowl basket 3. In the state where the upper bowl basket 3 is in the first position, the upper bowl basket 3 partially covers the top opening of the lower bowl basket 4, and the sliding plate 6 is located beside the upper bowl basket 3. The two cooperate to completely cover the top of the lower bowl basket 4, so that a large number of tableware can be placed; when it is necessary to move the upper bowl basket 3 out of the tank body 2, the sliding plate 6 is moved into the upper bowl basket 3 to prevent the sliding plate 6 from interfering with the tank body 2 during the upward movement of the upper bowl basket 3.

[0054] In addition, during the process of the upper bowl basket 3 switching from the first position to the second position, the side of the sliding plate 6 abuts against the side wall of the tank body 2, and the sliding plate 6 slides along the slideway 33. That is, when the upper bowl basket 3 moves upward, the sliding plate 6 will adaptively move into the upper bowl basket 3 under the pushing action of the tank body 2. In this way, this sliding process does not require manual operation, improving the convenience of use.

[0055] The kitchen appliance can be a disinfection cabinet. The kitchen appliance in this embodiment is a cleaning machine that can clean tableware and / or fruits and vegetables.

[0056] The "link rod" mentioned above can be the first link rod 53 or the second link rod 54. The "first link rod 53" and "second link rod 54" mentioned above specifically refer to the corresponding components.

[0057] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Since the embodiments disclosed by the present invention can be arranged in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only for illustration and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to the directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

Claims

1. A kitchen appliance comprising The tank body (2) has one side open to form an opening; Bowl and basket assembly, including A lower bowl basket (4) is arranged in the tank body (2); An upper basket (3) is movably connected to a lower basket (4), and the upper basket (3) can be in a first position and a second position; Features: The top of the trough body (2) is open. When the upper basket (3) is in a first position, the upper basket (3) is located at the top opening of the lower basket (4); when the upper basket (3) is in a second position, the upper basket (3) is at least partially located outside the trough body (2) and beside the opening of the trough body (2).

2. The kitchen appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the upper basket (3) are connected to the left and right sides of the lower basket (4) via a connecting assembly (5).

3. The kitchen appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (5) comprises a connecting rod, one end of which is rotationally connected to the upper basket (3), and the other end of which is rotationally connected to the lower basket (4), and the rotation axes at both ends of the connecting rod extend in the left-right direction.

4. The kitchen appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotation radius of the connecting rod is r, and the vertical distance between the rotation center of the connecting rod and the lower bowl basket (4) and the top wall of the tank body (2) is b, r>b.

5. The kitchen appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting rod is arranged adjacent to the rear side wall of the trough body (2); when the upper basket (3) is in the second position, the connecting rod extends up and down and abuts against the top of the inner wall surface of the trough body (2); when the upper basket (3) is in the first position, the connecting rod extends forward and backward, and in this state, the connecting rod is supported on the top wall of the lower basket (4).

6. The kitchen appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first support block (41), a second support block (42) and a third support block (43) are provided on the top wall of the lower basket (4), wherein the first support block (41) is arranged adjacent to the front portion of the lower basket (4), the third support block (43) is arranged adjacent to the rear portion of the lower basket (4), and the second support block (42) is located between the first support block (41) and the third support block (43) in the front-to-back direction. When the upper basket (3) is in the first position, the connecting rod extends forward and backward, and in this state, the connecting rod is supported on the second support block (42), the front portion of the upper basket (3) is supported on the first support block (41), and the rear portion of the upper basket (3) is supported on the third support block (43).

7. The kitchen appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting rod comprises a first section (51) and a second section (52) which are connected to each other. The end of the first section (51) is connected to the lower basket (4), and the end of the second section (52) is connected to the upper basket (3). When the upper basket (3) is in a first position, the first section (51) extends in a front-to-rear direction and is supported on a first supporting block (41), and the second section (52) extends from bottom to top in a direction away from the first section (51).

8. The kitchen appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (5) comprises two connecting rods arranged in parallel, respectively referred to as a first connecting rod (53) and a second connecting rod (54); the first connecting rod (53) is located at the rear side of the second connecting rod (54); when the upper bowl basket (3) is in the first position, the second connecting rod (54) is supported on the first supporting block (41); the first connecting rod (53) is supported on the second connecting rod (54); when the upper bowl basket (3) is in the second position, the first connecting rod (53) abuts against the top of the rear side wall of the trough body (2).

9. The kitchen appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first connecting rod (53) and the second connecting rod (54) have the same structure.

10. The kitchen appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first connecting rod (53) is rotatably connected to the lower bowl basket (4) via a first pin shaft (531), and the second connecting rod (54) is rotatably connected to the lower bowl basket (4) via a second pin shaft (541), wherein the first pin shaft (531) is higher than the second pin shaft (541), and the height difference between the first pin shaft (531) and the second pin shaft (541) is the same as the width of the connecting rod.

11. The kitchen appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The upper bowl basket (3) comprises a surrounding frame (31) and a detachable shelf (32) arranged in the surrounding frame (31), and the shelf (32) is provided with a drainage hole (321).

12. The kitchen appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The upper basket (3) is provided with a slide plate (6) which can slide relative to the upper basket (3); the slide plate (6) can be located beside the upper basket (3) or in the upper basket (3); when the upper basket (3) is in the first position, the upper basket (3) partially covers the top opening of the lower basket (4); the slide plate (6) is located beside the upper basket (3); and the two cooperate to completely cover the top of the lower basket (4).

13. The kitchen appliance according to claim 12, characterized in that: The upper basket (3) is provided with a slideway (33) extending in the front-rear direction, and the slide plate (6) is provided with a slider (61) which can be placed in the slideway (33) and slide along the slideway (33); when the upper basket (3) is switched from the first position to the second position, the side edge of the slide plate (6) abuts against the side wall of the trough body (2), and the slide plate (6) slides along the slideway (33).

14. The kitchen appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The kitchen appliance is a washing machine capable of washing dishes and / or fruits and vegetables.

15. A kitchen device using the kitchen appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that: The kitchen appliance comprises the kitchen appliance described in any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. The kitchen device according to claim 15, characterized in that: It also comprises a water tank (1) located at the rear side of the tank body (2), the notch of the water tank (1) facing upwards, and when the upper bowl basket (3) is in the second position, the upper bowl basket (3) is at least partially located directly above the notch of the water tank (1).

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