Dishwasher

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of dish washing machines, in particular to a dish washing machine which comprises an inner container, at least one upper spraying arm, at least one lower spraying arm and at least one auxiliary spraying arm are arranged in the inner container, and a water cup assembly is arranged at the bottom of the inner container and connected with a washing pump. The washing pump is connected with a shunt valve assembly; the shunt valve assembly is respectively communicated with the upper spraying arm, the lower spraying arm and the auxiliary spraying arm through a pipeline assembly; the washing pump is provided with a first connecting port and a second connecting port, the first connecting port is connected with the water cup assembly, the second connecting port is connected with a three-way pipeline, and the shunt valve assembly is connected with the washing pump through the three-way pipeline.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of dishwashers, and more particularly to a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] A dishwasher is a device for automatically cleaning tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, etc. With the development of the economy and the progress of society, dishwashers are gradually becoming intelligent. Using a dishwasher to clean tableware can save personal time. Dishwashers have strong decontamination ability and can completely eliminate bacteria on the surface of tableware. With the improvement of living standards, people have higher and higher requirements for the quality of life, and thus have higher and higher requirements for various aspects such as the quality, performance, user-friendliness in use, and operation intelligence of daily necessities. In principle, a dishwasher is a device that uses a nozzle to spray high-pressure washing water to clean tableware. A dishwasher generally includes a dishwasher inner tank that forms a cleaning chamber. There is a tableware inlet in front of the inner tank, a door body is provided at the tableware inlet, and a tableware rack, a spraying device, etc. are provided in the cleaning chamber.

[0003] The waterway system is an important part of a dishwasher. The waterway system communicates between the spraying device and the water supply mechanism, and the water from the water supply mechanism flows to the spraying device through the waterway system. At present, some dishwashers on the market have an upper spray arm group, a lower spray arm group, and an auxiliary spray group. The upper spray arm group has at least one upper spray arm, the lower spray arm group has at least one lower spray arm, and the auxiliary spray group has at least one auxiliary spray arm. The upper spray arm group shares a water inlet pipe, the lower spray arm group and the auxiliary spray group share a water inlet pipe, and the auxiliary spray group and the lower spray arm group either spray simultaneously or do not spray at all. This makes the working mode of the spraying components relatively single and inflexible, and easily causes waste of water resources. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the deficiencies or problems existing in the prior art, the present disclosure provides a dishwasher in which the auxiliary spray arm and the lower spray arm can be controlled independently, and the work is more flexible.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present disclosure to solve the above technical problems is as follows: A dishwasher, including an inner tank, at least one upper spray arm, at least one lower spray arm, and at least one auxiliary spray arm are provided in the inner tank. A water cup assembly is provided at the bottom of the inner tank. The water cup assembly is connected to a washing pump, the washing pump is connected to a water distribution valve assembly, and the water distribution valve assembly is respectively communicated with the upper spray arm, the lower spray arm, and the auxiliary spray arm through a pipeline assembly.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the washing pump is provided with a first connection port and a second connection port. The first connection port is connected to the water cup assembly, the second connection port is connected to a three-way pipeline, and the water distribution valve assembly is connected to the washing pump through the three-way pipeline.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the water distribution valve assembly includes a first water distribution valve and a second water distribution valve. The three-way pipe includes a first pipe orifice, a second pipe orifice, and a third pipe orifice. The first pipe orifice is connected to the second connection port, the second pipe orifice is connected to the first water distribution valve, and the third pipe orifice is connected to the second water distribution valve.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, two upper spray arms, namely a first upper spray arm and a second upper spray arm, are provided in the inner tank. Two lower spray arms, namely a first lower spray arm and a second lower spray arm, are provided in the inner tank. Two auxiliary spray arms, namely a first auxiliary spray arm and a second auxiliary spray arm, are provided in the inner tank. The two lower spray arms and the two auxiliary spray arms are provided at the bottom of the inner tank.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the first water distribution valve includes a first water inlet and three water outlets, namely a first water outlet, a second water outlet, and a third water outlet. The first water inlet is connected to the second pipe orifice. The first water outlet is connected to the first lower spray arm. The second water outlet is connected to the first upper spray arm. The third water outlet is connected to the first auxiliary spray arm.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the pipe assembly includes a first pipe, a second pipe, and a first connector. The first water outlet is connected to the first lower spray arm through the first connector. The second water outlet is connected to the first upper spray arm through the first pipe. The third water outlet is connected to the first auxiliary spray arm through the second pipe.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the second water distribution valve includes a second water inlet, a fourth water outlet, a fifth water outlet, and a sixth water outlet. The second water inlet is connected to the third pipe orifice. The fourth water outlet is connected to the second lower spray arm. The fifth water outlet is connected to the second upper spray arm. The sixth water outlet is connected to the second auxiliary spray arm.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the pipe assembly further includes a third pipe, a fourth pipe, and a second connector. The fourth water outlet is connected to the second lower spray arm through the second connector. The fifth water outlet is connected to the second upper spray arm through the third pipe. The sixth water outlet is connected to the second auxiliary spray arm through the fourth pipe.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, a first spray member is further provided at the top of the inner tank. The second water distribution valve further includes a seventh water outlet, and the seventh water outlet is connected to the first spray member through a connecting pipe.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the first spray member is provided with a third connector, one end of the connecting pipe is connected to the third connector, and the other end is connected to the seventh water outlet.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the first spray member is a top spray arm or a shower head.

[0016] Compared with existing products, since the washing pump is connected with a water distribution valve assembly, and the water distribution valve assembly is respectively communicated with the upper spray arm, the lower spray arm and the auxiliary spray arm through pipeline assemblies, it is possible to separately control the independent operation of the upper spray arm, the lower spray arm and the auxiliary spray arm and respectively adjust the flow rates of the three by adjusting the water distribution valve assembly. The working modes of each spray arm are relatively flexible. Users can select a suitable spray mode according to actual needs to wash tableware, which can effectively wash the tableware while avoiding waste of water resources. Description of the Drawings

[0017] The following will further describe the present application in detail in conjunction with the drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are only drawn for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present application. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the drawings only schematically show the composition or structure of the described object and may include exaggerated displays, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0018] Figure 1 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a dishwasher according to the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 is yet another structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 4 is still another structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 5 is yet still another structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 6 is the sixth structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to the present disclosure.

[0024] Explanation of the Reference Numerals in the Drawings:

[0025] 1, inner container; 2, washing pump; 3, first water distribution valve; 4, second water distribution valve; 5, three-way pipeline; 6, first pipeline; 7, second pipeline; 8, third pipeline; 9, fourth pipeline; 10, connecting pipeline; 11, third connector; 12, first lower spray arm; 13, first auxiliary spray arm; 14, first upper spray arm; 15, second lower spray arm; 16, second auxiliary spray arm; 17, second upper spray arm; 18, first spray member. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present disclosure, the present disclosure will be described in detail, clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present disclosure and are not used to limit the present disclosure.

[0027] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of the present utility model, the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 As shown, the present disclosure provides a dishwasher, including an inner tank 1. Two upper spray arms, two lower spray arms and two auxiliary spray arms are arranged in the inner tank 1. A water cup assembly is arranged at the bottom of the inner tank 1. The water cup assembly is connected with a washing pump 2. The water in the inner tank 1 of the dishwasher flows downward into the water cup assembly, and after being filtered by the filter cup of the water cup assembly, it flows to the washing pump 2. Then, after being pressurized by the washing pump 2, it is re-transported to each spray arm. The washing pump 2 is connected with a water distribution valve assembly, and the water distribution valve assembly is respectively communicated with the upper spray arm, the lower spray arm and the auxiliary spray arm through a pipeline assembly. By adjusting the water distribution valve assembly, the upper spray arm, the lower spray arm and the auxiliary spray arm can be controlled to work independently and the flow rates of the three can be adjusted respectively. Thus, the working modes of each spray arm are relatively flexible, and users can select a suitable spray mode according to actual needs to wash tableware, which can effectively wash the tableware while avoiding waste of water resources.

[0029] Furthermore, the washing pump 2 is provided with a first connection port and a second connection port. The first connection port is connected with the water cup assembly, and the second connection port is connected with a three-way pipeline 5. The water distribution valve assembly is connected with the washing pump 2 through the three-way pipeline 5. Specifically, the water distribution valve assembly includes a first water distribution valve 3 and a second water distribution valve 4. The three-way pipeline 5 includes a first pipe orifice, a second pipe orifice and a third pipe orifice. The first pipe orifice is connected with the second connection port, the second pipe orifice is connected with the first water distribution valve 3, and the third pipe orifice is connected with the second water distribution valve 4. The setting of the three-way pipeline 5 enables the washing pump 2 to no longer need to open more connection ports to connect the water distribution valve assembly, and the water in the washing pump 2 flows to the first water distribution valve 3 and the second water distribution valve 4 respectively through the three-way pipeline 5.

[0030] Please refer to together Figures 4 - 6As shown, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, two upper spray arms are provided in the inner tank 1, namely a first upper spray arm 14 and a second upper spray arm 17. Two lower spray arms are provided in the inner tank 1, namely a first lower spray arm 12 and a second lower spray arm 15. Two auxiliary spray arms are provided in the inner tank 1, namely a first auxiliary spray arm 13 and a second auxiliary spray arm 16. The two lower spray arms and the two auxiliary spray arms are provided at the bottom of the inner tank 1. The first water distribution valve 3 includes a first water inlet and three water outlets, namely a first water outlet, a second water outlet and a third water outlet. The first water inlet is connected to the second pipe orifice. The first water outlet is connected to the first lower spray arm 12. The second water outlet is connected to the first upper spray arm 14. The third water outlet is connected to the first auxiliary spray arm 13. Specifically, the pipeline assembly includes a first pipeline 6, a second pipeline 7 and a first connector. The first water outlet is connected to the first lower spray arm 12 through the first connector. The second water outlet is connected to the first upper spray arm 14 through the first pipeline 6. The third water outlet is connected to the first auxiliary spray arm 13 through the second pipeline 7. By adjusting the first water distribution valve 3, the opening or closing of the first upper spray arm 14, the first lower spray arm 12 and the first auxiliary spray arm 13 and the flow rate of the first upper spray arm 14, the first lower spray arm 12 and the first auxiliary spray arm 13 can be controlled respectively, making the operation of the first upper spray arm 14, the first lower spray arm 12 and the first auxiliary spray arm 13 more flexible and conducive to water resource conservation.

[0031] Furthermore, the second water distribution valve 4 includes a second water inlet, a fourth water outlet, a fifth water outlet and a sixth water outlet. The second water inlet is connected to the third pipe orifice. The fourth water outlet is connected to the second lower spray arm 15. The fifth water outlet is connected to the second upper spray arm 17. The sixth water outlet is connected to the second auxiliary spray arm 16. Specifically, the pipeline assembly includes a third pipeline 8, a fourth pipeline 9 and a second connector. The fourth water outlet is connected to the second lower spray arm 15 through the second connector. The fifth water outlet is connected to the second upper spray arm 17 through the third pipeline 8. The sixth water outlet is connected to the second auxiliary spray arm 16 through the fourth pipeline 9. By adjusting the second water distribution valve 4, the opening or closing of the second upper spray arm 17, the second lower spray arm 15 and the second auxiliary spray arm 16 and the flow rate of the second upper spray arm 17, the second lower spray arm 15 and the second auxiliary spray arm 16 can be controlled respectively, making the operation of the second upper spray arm 17, the second lower spray arm 15 and the second auxiliary spray arm 16 more flexible. In this way, the first upper spray arm 14, the first lower spray arm 12, the first auxiliary spray arm 13, the second upper spray arm 17, the second lower spray arm 15 and the second auxiliary spray arm 16 can all be adjusted independently, making the working mode of the dishwasher more diverse and providing more choices for users.

[0032] It should be noted that a first spraying member 18 is further provided at the top of the inner tank 1. The second water distribution valve 4 further includes a seventh water outlet, and the seventh water outlet is connected to the first spraying member 18 through a connecting pipe 10. Specifically, the first spraying member 18 is a top spray arm or a shower head. The first spraying member 18 is provided with a third connector 11. One end of the connecting pipe 10 is connected to the third connector 11, and the other end is connected to the seventh water outlet. In this way, the flow rate and working state of the first spraying member 18 can also be adjusted independently.

[0033] Generally, an upper basket and a lower basket are arranged in the inner tank 1. The upper basket is arranged between the first spraying member 18 and the upper spray arm, and the lower basket is arranged between the upper spray arm and the lower spray arm. Among them, both the first spraying member 18 and the upper spray arm are used to clean the upper basket, and the auxiliary spray arm and the lower spray arm together clean the lower basket. The upper spray arm in the present disclosure includes a first upper spray arm 14 and a second upper spray arm 17, and the first upper spray arm 14, the second upper spray arm 17, and the first spraying member 18 can be controlled independently. The user can simultaneously use the first upper spray arm 14, the second upper spray arm 17, and the first spraying member 18 to clean the upper basket, or can select any one or two of them to clean the upper basket. Similarly, the lower spray arm in the present disclosure includes a first lower spray arm 12 and a second lower spray arm 15, and the auxiliary spray arm includes a first auxiliary spray arm 13 and a second auxiliary spray arm 16. The user can simultaneously use the first lower spray arm 12, the second lower spray arm 15, the first auxiliary spray arm 13, and the second auxiliary spray arm 16 to clean the lower basket, or can select any one or several of them to clean the lower basket. This makes the working mode of the dishwasher more diverse and more flexible to use, providing more choices for the user.

[0034] The above has introduced the present application in detail. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the present application and its core idea. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art in this technical field, without departing from the principle of the present application, several improvements and modifications can still be made to the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that The invention comprises an inner tank (1), wherein at least one upper spray arm, at least one lower spray arm and at least one auxiliary spray arm are arranged in the inner tank (1), a water cup assembly is arranged at the bottom of the inner tank (1), the water cup assembly is connected to a washing pump (2), the washing pump (2) is connected to a water diversion valve assembly, and the water diversion valve assembly is respectively connected to the upper spray arm, the lower spray arm and the auxiliary spray arm through a pipeline assembly.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The washing pump (2) is provided with a first connection port and a second connection port, the first connection port is connected to the water cup assembly, the second connection port is connected to a three-way pipe (5), and the water diversion valve assembly is connected to the washing pump (2) via the three-way pipe (5).

3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water diverter valve assembly comprises a first water diverter valve (3) and a second water diverter valve (4); the three-way pipe (5) comprises a first pipe opening, a second pipe opening and a third pipe opening; the first pipe opening is connected to the second connecting opening; the second pipe opening is connected to the first water diverter valve (3); and the third pipe opening is connected to the second water diverter valve (4).

4. The dishwasher according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner container (1) is provided with two upper spray arms, namely a first upper spray arm (14) and a second upper spray arm (17); the inner container (1) is provided with two lower spray arms, namely a first lower spray arm (12) and a second lower spray arm (15); the inner container (1) is provided with two auxiliary spray arms, namely a first auxiliary spray arm (13) and a second auxiliary spray arm (16); the two lower spray arms and the two auxiliary spray arms are arranged at the bottom of the inner container (1).

5. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first water diversion valve (3) comprises a first water inlet and three water outlets, wherein the water outlets are respectively a first water outlet, a second water outlet and a third water outlet, the first water inlet is connected to the second pipe opening, the first water outlet is connected to the first lower spray arm (12), the second water outlet is connected to the first upper spray arm (14), and the third water outlet is connected to the first auxiliary spray arm (13).

6. The dishwasher according to claim 5, characterized in that The pipeline assembly comprises a first pipeline (6), a second pipeline (7) and a first connector, wherein the first water outlet is connected to a first lower spray arm (12) via the first connector, the second water outlet is connected to a first upper spray arm (14) via the first pipeline (6), and the third water outlet is connected to a first auxiliary spray arm (13) via the second pipeline (7).

7. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second water diversion valve (4) comprises a second water inlet, a fourth water outlet, a fifth water outlet and a sixth water outlet, wherein the second water inlet is connected to the third pipe opening, the fourth water outlet is connected to the second lower spray arm (15), the fifth water outlet is connected to the second upper spray arm (17), and the sixth water outlet is connected to the second auxiliary spray arm (16).

8. The dishwasher according to claim 7, characterized in that The pipeline assembly comprises a third pipeline (8), a fourth pipeline (9) and a second connector, the fourth water outlet is connected to the second lower spray arm (15) through the second connector, the fifth water outlet is connected to the second upper spray arm (17) through the third pipeline (8), and the sixth water outlet is connected to the second auxiliary spray arm (16) through the fourth pipeline (9).

9. The dishwasher according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first spraying member (18) is also provided on the top of the inner tank (1), and the second water diversion valve (4) further comprises a seventh water outlet, wherein the seventh water outlet is connected to the first spraying member (18) via a connecting pipe (10).

10. The dishwasher according to claim 9, characterized in that The first spraying member (18) is provided with a third connector (11), one end of the connecting pipe (10) is connected to the third connector (11), and the other end is connected to the seventh water outlet.

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