Ball guide rail mounting structure of dish-washing machine and dish-washing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a dish-washing machine ball guide rail mounting structure and a dish-washing machine. The ball guide rail installation structure of the dish washing machine comprises a dish basket, an adjusting module, an installation plate and a guide rail assembly, the adjusting module is connected to the side portion of the dish basket, the installation plate is connected to the adjusting module, and the installation plate is further detachably connected to the guide rail assembly. Therefore, the bowl basket moves back and forth along the linear direction of the guide rail assembly. By designing the adjustable module and the mounting plate which is detachably connected, the dish basket and the guide rail assembly are very convenient to assemble and disassemble, the design not only simplifies the mounting process, but also greatly shortens the time required for mounting and disassembling, so that the production efficiency is improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dishwashers, in particular to an installation structure of a ball guide rail of a dishwasher and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] At present, additional components need to be added for fixation after the installation of the ball guide rail of a household dishwasher (for example: by means of locking with a connecting plate and screws), resulting in an increase in production costs, and the added components make the installation process more cumbersome and increase the labor cost. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide an installation structure of a ball guide rail of a dishwasher and a dishwasher.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides an installation structure of a ball guide rail of a dishwasher, including: a bowl basket, an adjustment module, a mounting plate and a guide rail assembly. The adjustment module is connected to the side of the bowl basket, the mounting plate is connected to the adjustment module, and the mounting plate is also detachably connected to the guide rail assembly so that the bowl basket makes a reciprocating motion along the linear direction of the guide rail assembly.

[0006] In a specific embodiment, the mounting plate is provided with an opening limit groove, and the guide rail assembly is provided with a first rivet corresponding to the opening limit groove.

[0007] In a specific embodiment, a guide groove extends below the opening limit groove, and the guide groove communicates with the opening limit groove.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, a transverse opening groove is further provided on one side of the mounting plate away from the opening limit groove, and the guide rail assembly is provided with a second rivet corresponding to the transverse opening groove.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the areas of the mounting plate corresponding to the opening limit groove and the transverse opening groove are both provided with protruding portions protruding towards the guide rail assembly, and the opening limit groove and the transverse opening groove are arranged on the protruding portions.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, the mounting plate is connected to the adjustment module by screws.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, the screw is further sleeved with a roller member, and the guide rail assembly is provided with a chute corresponding to the roller member.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the guide rail assembly includes a first-level guide rail, a second-level guide rail, and a third-level guide rail arranged from outside to inside in sequence. The second-level guide rail is slidably connected to the first-level guide rail, the third-level guide rail is slidably connected to the second-level guide rail, and the first rivet, the second rivet, and the chute are arranged on the third-level guide rail.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, the mounting plate is further provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0014] The beneficial effect of the installation structure of the dishwasher ball guide rail of the present invention compared with the prior art is that by designing an adjustable module and a detachable mounting plate, the assembly and disassembly process between the bowl basket and the guide rail assembly becomes very convenient. This design not only simplifies the installation process but also greatly shortens the time required for installation and disassembly, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0015] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a dishwasher, including the installation structure of the dishwasher ball guide rail as described above.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the dishwasher of the present invention compared with the prior art is that by designing an adjustable module and a detachable mounting plate, the assembly and disassembly process between the bowl basket and the guide rail assembly becomes very convenient. This design not only simplifies the installation process but also greatly shortens the time required for installation and disassembly, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs to reduce the production cost of the dishwasher.

[0017] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0019] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the installation structure of the dishwasher ball guide rail provided by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic view of the installation structure of the dishwasher ball guide rail provided by the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 3 is an exploded schematic view of the installation structure of the dishwasher ball guide rail provided by the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 4 Structural schematic diagram of the mounting plate provided by the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the application scenario of the ball guide rail mounting structure of the dishwasher provided by the present utility model. Specific embodiments

[0024] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, 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", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and 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, and thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0027] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0028] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral body; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through additional features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0030] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms should not be understood as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0031] See Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the specific embodiment, the present utility model discloses an installation structure of a dishwasher ball guide rail, including: a bowl basket 10, an adjustment module 20, a mounting plate 30 and a guide rail assembly 40. The adjustment module 20 is connected to the side of the bowl basket 10, the mounting plate 30 is connected to the adjustment module 20, and the mounting plate 30 is also detachably connected to the guide rail assembly 40, so that the bowl basket 10 makes a reciprocating motion along the linear direction of the guide rail assembly 40.

[0032] Specifically, adjustment modules 20, mounting plates 30, and guide rail assemblies 40 are provided on both sides of the bowl basket 10. By designing the adjustable module 20 and the detachably connected mounting plate 30, the assembly and disassembly processes between the bowl basket 10 and the guide rail assembly 40 become very convenient. This design not only simplifies the installation process but also greatly shortens the time required for installation and disassembly, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. Additionally, due to the simplicity of assembly and disassembly, not only can the production speed be increased and the downtime be reduced on the production line, but also the situation of re-assembly due to improper installation or damage is reduced; moreover, the easy maintenance and replacement of components also reduce the maintenance cost and the cost of replacing parts. In addition, the design of the adjustment module 20 allows users or maintenance personnel to adjust the position or angle of the bowl basket 10 according to actual needs to accommodate tableware of different sizes and shapes, thereby improving the flexibility and adaptability of the dishwasher. This design also makes the dishwasher more user-friendly and able to meet the personalized needs of different users. Additionally, this modular and detachable design provides convenience for the subsequent upgrade and transformation of the dishwasher. With the continuous progress of technology and the continuous change of user needs, manufacturers can more easily improve and innovate the dishwasher and launch new products that better meet market demands.

[0033] Specifically, both the bowl basket 10 and the adjustment module 20 adopt existing publicly known technologies and will not be elaborated here.

[0034] In one embodiment, the mounting plate 30 is provided with an opening limit groove 31, and the guide rail assembly 40 is provided with a first rivet 431 corresponding to the opening limit groove 31.

[0035] Specifically, during installation, simply align the opening limiting groove 31 with the first rivet 431 and snap it in to complete the installation. During disassembly, just lift the bowl basket 10 to disengage the first rivet 431 from the opening limiting groove 31, and then pull out the bowl basket 10. Both assembly and disassembly can be achieved very conveniently. That is to say, by designing the opening limiting groove 31 on the mounting plate 30 and the first rivet 431 on the guide rail assembly 40, the quick alignment and installation of the two are realized. This installation method not only simplifies the operation steps but also reduces the installation difficulty, enabling non-professionals to easily complete the installation. In addition, the cooperation between the opening limiting groove 31 and the first rivet 431 ensures precise positioning during the installation process, avoiding component misalignment or damage caused by improper installation. This design improves the overall stability and reliability of the dishwasher. In addition, during disassembly, just lift the bowl basket 10 to disengage the first rivet 431 from the opening limiting groove 31, and then easily pull out the bowl basket 10. This disassembly method is also simple and fast, facilitating users' daily cleaning and maintenance, and also facilitating maintenance personnel to troubleshoot faults and replace components without disassembling the entire dishwasher. In addition, the convenient assembly and disassembly process not only saves users' time and energy but also improves users' overall satisfaction with the dishwasher. Users no longer need to worry about the complex installation process and do not have to worry about affecting the cleaning and maintenance of the dishwasher due to difficult disassembly. In addition, this design that is easy to install and disassemble reduces the usage threshold of the dishwasher, enabling more families to easily own and use the dishwasher, which helps to popularize and promote the dishwasher and further meet people's pursuit of high-quality life.

[0036] In one embodiment, a guide groove 32 further extends below the opening limiting groove 31, and the guide groove 32 communicates with the opening limiting groove 31.

[0037] Specifically, the design of the guiding groove 32 enables the first rivet 431 to move along a predetermined trajectory when inserted into or disengaged from the opening limiting groove 31, thereby enhancing the guiding property during the installation and disassembly processes. This guiding property not only helps to quickly and accurately complete the assembly and disassembly, but also effectively prevents component damage or misalignment caused by improper operation. Additionally, due to the existence of the guiding groove 32, the first rivet 431 can enter the opening limiting groove 31 more smoothly without the need for the user to make excessive adjustments and corrections. This not only simplifies the installation steps but also shortens the installation time and improves the overall installation efficiency. Moreover, for non-professionals, a complex installation process is often daunting, while the design of the guiding groove 32 greatly reduces the installation difficulty, enabling the user to easily complete the installation operation without excessive professional knowledge and skills. Additionally, the convenient installation and disassembly processes can significantly enhance the user experience of the dishwasher. The user no longer needs to worry about the complex installation process or fear that the disassembly difficulty will affect the daily cleaning and maintenance of the dishwasher. This design makes the dishwasher more in line with the usage requirements of modern families. Additionally, the coordinated use of the guiding groove 32 and the opening limiting groove 31 ensures a stable connection between the bowl basket 10 and the rail assembly 40. This stable connection not only improves the overall performance of the dishwasher but also extends the service life of the product and enhances the reliability of the product.

[0038] In one embodiment, a transverse opening groove 33 is further provided on a side of the mounting plate 30 away from the opening limiting groove 31, and the rail assembly 40 is provided with a second rivet 432 corresponding to the transverse opening groove 33.

[0039] Specifically, aligning the horizontal opening groove 33 with the second rivet 432 and allowing the second rivet 432 to slide into the horizontal opening groove 33 provides additional support force for the mounting plate 30. This support helps to enhance the stability of the entire mounting structure and prevent deformation or loosening due to uneven stress during installation and use. Additionally, when the dishwasher is operating, the bowl basket 10 and the tableware loaded inside it will exert a certain load on the mounting plate 30. Through the support of the second rivet 432, these loads can be effectively shared, protecting the mounting plate 30 and other related components from damage. Moreover, the cooperation between the horizontal opening groove 33 and the second rivet 432 limits the displacement of the mounting plate 30 in the direction perpendicular to the linear direction of the guide rail assembly 40. This limiting effect ensures the stable position of the mounting plate 30 on the guide rail assembly 40 and prevents deviation or detachment caused by external forces. Furthermore, during the installation process, by adjusting the position of the second rivet 432 in the horizontal opening groove 33, the relative position between the mounting plate 30 and the guide rail assembly 40 can be precisely controlled. This precise control helps to improve the overall installation accuracy of the dishwasher and ensure a tight fit between components. Additionally, by providing stable support and precise limiting, this design makes the use of the dishwasher smoother and more reliable. Users can experience a more stable sliding effect and a lower noise level during use, thus enhancing the overall user experience.

[0040] In one embodiment, the areas of the mounting plate 30 corresponding to the opening limiting groove 31 and the horizontal opening groove 33 are both provided with protruding portions protruding towards the guide rail assembly 40, and the opening limiting groove 31 and the horizontal opening groove 33 are provided in the protruding portions.

[0041] Specifically, the design of the raised portion provides the necessary installation space for the first rivet 431 and the second rivet 432, enabling these rivets to be firmly fixed on the mounting plate 30 and form an effective connection with the guide rail assembly 40. This design ensures the accuracy and reliability of the installation. Additionally, the raised portion not only provides installation space but also functions as a reinforcing rib 34. By adding such a raised structure on the mounting plate 30, the local rigidity and structural strength of the mounting plate 30 can be effectively enhanced, which is particularly important for the mounting plate 30 that bears the weight of the bowl basket 10 and the tableware inside it, and can prevent deformation or damage due to uneven stress during installation and use. Moreover, the combined use of the raised portion with the opening limit groove 31 and the transverse opening groove 33 not only provides a stable support for the rivets but also improves the overall structural stability by increasing the structural complexity. This stability helps reduce the vibration and noise during the operation of the dishwasher and enhances the user experience. Additionally, the shape and position of the raised portion are carefully designed to optimize the mechanical properties of the mounting plate 30. They can guide and disperse the load from the bowl basket 10, making the stress distribution more uniform, thereby reducing the risk of local stress concentration and fatigue failure.

[0042] In one embodiment, the mounting plate 30 is connected to the adjustment module 20 by screws 50.

[0043] Specifically, the screw 50 connection is a mechanical fixing method that achieves a firm connection between components through the tight engagement of threads. In a dishwasher, the screw 50 connection between the mounting plate 30 and the adjustment module 20 can ensure that the two will not loosen or separate due to vibration or external forces during the operation of the dishwasher, thus guaranteeing the overall stability and reliability of the dishwasher. Additionally, compared with welding or other fixing methods, the screw 50 connection has the advantage of being easy to disassemble. When it is necessary to clean, repair, or replace components of the dishwasher, the screw 50 can be easily removed to separate the mounting plate 30 from the adjustment module 20, facilitating subsequent operations. This design not only improves the repair efficiency but also reduces the maintenance cost. Moreover, by adjusting the tightening degree of the screw 50, the connection tightness between the mounting plate 30 and the adjustment module 20 can be fine-tuned to adapt to different installation requirements and working environments. For example, when the vibration generated during the operation of the dishwasher is relatively large, the tightening force of the screw 50 can be appropriately increased to enhance the stability of the connection.

[0044] In one embodiment, the screw 50 is further sleeved with a roller member 60, and the guide rail assembly 40 is provided with a chute 433 corresponding to the roller member 60.

[0045] Specifically, the rolling of the roller member 60 in the slide groove 433 provides precise guidance for the reciprocating motion of the bowl basket 10. This guiding effect ensures the stability and accuracy of the bowl basket 10 during movement, and prevents noise, wear or damage caused by deviation or shaking. In addition, the roller member 60 converts the sliding friction that may have existed into rolling friction, which greatly reduces the friction resistance encountered by the bowl basket 10 during movement. This not only improves the smoothness of the movement of the bowl basket 10, but also reduces the heat and noise generated by friction, and prolongs the service life of related components. In addition, as an independent component, the roller member 60 can be replaced separately if it is worn or damaged during use. This design reduces maintenance costs and time costs and improves the maintainability of the dishwasher.

[0046] In one embodiment, the guide rail assembly 40 includes a primary guide rail 41, a secondary guide rail 42 and a tertiary guide rail 43 which are arranged in sequence from the outside to the inside, the secondary guide rail 42 is slidably connected to the primary guide rail 41, the tertiary guide rail 43 is slidably connected to the secondary guide rail 42, and the first rivet 431, the second rivet 432 and the slide groove 433 are arranged on the tertiary guide rail 43.

[0047] Specifically, the design of the three-stage guide rail makes the entire guide rail assembly 40 have stronger structural stability. Each level of the guide rail 41 has a certain load-bearing and guiding function. Through the nesting and sliding connection, the entire guide rail system is more stable and can better resist the vibration and impact generated during the operation of the dishwasher. In addition, the step-by-step sliding connection of the three-stage guide rail makes the movement of the bowl basket 10 more precise. The front-stage guide rail provides a stable sliding track for the rear-stage guide rail, thereby ensuring the linearity and accuracy of the bowl basket 10 during the reciprocating movement, which helps to reduce the noise and wear caused by deviation or shaking. In addition, by designing the guide rail assembly 40 as a three-stage structure, the space inside the dishwasher can be more reasonably utilized. This design allows the guide rail assembly 40 to be compactly installed inside the dishwasher while still maintaining sufficient sliding travel and load-bearing capacity. In addition, the three-section guide rail design is also easy to install and maintain. During the installation process, workers can install the guide rail assembly 40 step by step to ensure that each step is accurate. During the maintenance process, if a certain level of the guide rail fails or is damaged, it can also be replaced or repaired separately without replacing the entire guide rail assembly 40.

[0048] In one embodiment, the mounting plate 30 is further provided with reinforcing ribs 34 .

[0049] Specifically, the reinforcing rib 34 can effectively increase the flexural rigidity of the mounting plate 30, making it not easily bend and deform when bearing the weight of the bowl basket 10 and the tableware inside it, which is crucial for ensuring the stability and reliability of the dishwasher during operation. Additionally, by adding the reinforcing rib 34, the overall strength and rigidity of the mounting plate 30 are improved, enabling it to better resist fatigue damage and wear generated during long-term use. Therefore, the design of the reinforcing rib 34 helps to improve the durability and service life of the mounting plate 30. Moreover, the arrangement and shape of the reinforcing rib 34 can be optimized according to the stress conditions and space limitations of the mounting plate 30, which helps to minimize its material usage and weight to the greatest extent while maintaining the necessary functions of the mounting plate 30, thereby achieving a lightweight design.

[0050] The present utility model also discloses a dishwasher, including the dishwasher ball guide rail mounting structure as described above.

[0051] Specifically, by designing an adjustable module and a detachable mounting plate, the assembly and disassembly process between the bowl basket and the guide rail assembly becomes very convenient. This design not only simplifies the installation process but also greatly shortens the time required for installation and disassembly, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs to lower the production cost of the dishwasher.

[0052] The above embodiments are the preferred implementation schemes of the present utility model. In addition, the present utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious replacement without departing from the concept of the technical solution is within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A mounting structure of a ball guide rail for a dishwasher, characterized in that, Comprising: A bowl basket, an adjustment module, a mounting plate and a guide rail assembly. The adjustment module is connected to the side of the bowl basket. The mounting plate is connected to the adjustment module and is also detachably connected to the guide rail assembly so that the bowl basket makes a reciprocating motion along the linear direction of the guide rail assembly.

2. The installation structure of the ball guide rail of the dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate is provided with an opening limiting groove, and the guide rail assembly is provided with a first rivet corresponding to the opening limiting groove.

3. The installation structure of the ball guide rail of the dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that, A guide groove also extends below the opening limiting groove, and the guide groove communicates with the opening limiting groove.

4. The installation structure of the ball guide rail of the dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that, A transverse opening groove is further provided on one side of the mounting plate away from the opening limiting groove, and the guide rail assembly is provided with a second rivet corresponding to the transverse opening groove.

5. The installation structure of the ball guide rail of the dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that The mounting plate is provided with a convex portion protruding towards the guide rail assembly in the areas corresponding to the opening limiting groove and the transverse opening groove, and the opening limiting groove and the transverse opening groove are provided on the convex portion.

6. The ball guide rail installation structure of the dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting plate is connected to the adjustment module by screws.

7. The installation structure of the ball guide rail of the dishwasher according to claim 6, characterized in that, The screws are also sleeved with roller members, and the guide rail assembly is provided with sliding grooves corresponding to the roller members.

8. The ball guide rail mounting structure of the dishwasher according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide rail assembly includes a first-stage guide rail, a second-stage guide rail and a third-stage guide rail which are sequentially arranged from outside to inside. The second-stage guide rail is slidably connected to the first-stage guide rail, the third-stage guide rail is slidably connected to the second-stage guide rail, and the first rivet, the second rivet and the sliding groove are provided on the third-stage guide rail.

9. The installation structure of the ball guide rail of the dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate is also provided with reinforcing ribs.

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that, Including the dishwasher ball guide rail mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-9.

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