Dish basket assembly and dish washing machine

Abstract

The dish basket assembly comprises a dish basket body, a first limiting structure, a second limiting structure and a third limiting structure, the dish basket body is used for being installed in a washing cavity, and the top of the dish basket body is open; the bowl basket body comprises a strip-shaped tableware area, a bowl and dish tableware area and a cup and plate tableware area which are arranged in the left-right direction of the washing cavity. The first limiting structure is connected to the bowl basket body and located in the strip-shaped tableware area so as to limit strip-shaped tableware. The second limiting structure is connected to the bowl basket body and located in the bowl, dish and tableware area so as to limit bowls, dishes and tableware. The third limiting structure is connected to the bowl basket body and located in the cup and plate tableware area so as to limit cup and plate tableware. According to the technical scheme, tableware of different shapes and sizes can be loaded and limited on the same bowl basket body, so that the washing effect and the cleaning efficiency are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a basket assembly and a dishwasher. BACKGROUND

[0002] A dishwasher is a device capable of automatically cleaning bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks and other types of tableware. In the current market environment, fully automatic dishwashers are mainly divided into two categories: household and commercial. Among them, household fully automatic dishwashers mainly face household use scenarios, and the common types include cabinet type, table type, sink integrated type and integrated type, etc.

[0003] In related technologies, dishwashers usually load tableware with the help of a basket. Some dishwashers are equipped with two layers of washing cavities for placing baskets loaded with tableware in order to expand the capacity of tableware. However, due to the lack of flexibility and pertinence in the design of the basket, it is difficult to adapt to the reasonable placement of various types of tableware, which forces users to use two layers of washing cavities at the same time to place different tableware when there is a need to clean multiple types of tableware. Such operation not only makes the entire cleaning process extremely complex and tedious, but also inevitably causes excessive consumption of water resources and electric energy due to the simultaneous operation of the two layers of washing cavities, resulting in unnecessary waste of resources and difficulty in achieving the goal of efficient and convenient cleaning. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a basket assembly and a dishwasher, which can load and limit different shapes and sizes of tableware on the same basket body to improve the washing effect and cleaning efficiency.

[0005] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a basket assembly, which comprises:

[0006] a basket body for being installed in the washing cavity, a top of the basket body being provided in an open manner, the basket body comprising a strip-shaped tableware area, a bowl and dish tableware area and a cup and plate tableware area arranged along the left-right direction of the washing cavity;

[0007] a first limiting structure connected to the basket body and located in the strip-shaped tableware area to limit strip-shaped tableware;

[0008] a second limiting structure connected to the basket body and located in the bowl and dish tableware area to limit bowl and dish tableware; and

[0009] a third limiting structure connected to the basket body and located in the cup and plate tableware area to limit cup and plate tableware.

[0010] In some embodiments, the projected area of the cup and saucer utensil area and the projected area of the bowl utensil area are both larger than the projected area of the strip-shaped utensil area, as projected from the top of the basket body towards the bottom direction;

[0011] In some embodiments, the strip-shaped utensil area and the cup and saucer utensil area are respectively located on opposite sides of the basket body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first limiting structure comprises:

[0013] a utensil basket detachably connected to the basket body and located in the strip-shaped utensil area, the top of the utensil basket being open;

[0014] a support plate connected to the utensil basket for supporting the strip-shaped utensil, the support plate extending from the opening to the bottom of the utensil basket, the extension direction of the support plate being arranged at an angle with the height direction of the utensil basket.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first limiting structure comprises:

[0016] a utensil basket detachably connected to the basket body and located in the strip-shaped utensil area, the top of the utensil basket being open;

[0017] a support plate connected to the utensil basket for supporting the strip-shaped utensil, the support plate extending from the opening to the bottom of the utensil basket, the extension direction of the support plate being arranged at an angle with the height direction of the utensil basket.

[0018] In some embodiments, the support plate is provided with at least two, and the two support plates are arranged at intervals in the front-rear direction of the washing cavity;

[0019] In some embodiments, the support plate is provided with at least two, and the two support plates are arranged at intervals in the front-rear direction of the washing cavity;

[0020] In some embodiments, the first limiting structure further comprises a top frame and a plurality of limiting ribs connected to the top frame, the top frame being connected to the utensil basket and arranged around the opening, and the plurality of limiting ribs being arranged in a cross arrangement in the opening.

[0021] In some embodiments, the utensil basket is provided with a plurality of utensil baskets, and the plurality of utensil baskets are arranged in sequence in the front-rear direction of the washing cavity, and the support plate is connected to one of the utensil baskets;

[0022] In some embodiments, the bottom of the utensil basket is recessed inward to form a recess, and the edge of the basket body forms a protrusion embedded in the recess.

[0023] In some embodiments, the second limiting structure comprises a plurality of clamping ribs connected to the basket body and spaced apart in the bowl and dish area, the clamping ribs themselves forming clamping slots or clamping slots between adjacent clamping ribs, the clamping slots being used to limit and clamp the bowl and dishes in the bowl and dish area.

[0024] In some embodiments, the third limiting structure comprises a spray member and a limiting member connected to each other, the spray member being connected to the basket body, and the spray member and the limiting member being located in the cup and saucer area;

[0025] The limiting member is used to clamp the cup and saucer in the cup and saucer area, and the spray member comprises a plurality of spray water paths for spraying the cup and saucer in the cup and saucer area.

[0026] In some embodiments, the spray member further comprises a water path switching assembly for switching one of the plurality of spray water paths to be turned on.

[0027] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a dishwasher, which comprises:

[0028] a machine body having at least two washing cavities arranged in layers; and

[0029] a basket assembly as described above, arranged in one of the washing cavities.

[0030] The basket assembly and the dishwasher based on the embodiments of the present application achieve accurate classification and limiting of different types of tableware during the cleaning process by dividing the basket body into a strip-shaped tableware area, a bowl and dish area, and a cup and saucer area arranged in sequence along the left-right direction of the washing cavity, and arranging corresponding first limiting structures, second limiting structures, and third limiting structures in each corresponding area. This design effectively makes up for the lack of flexibility in existing basket designs, which limits the types of tableware washed in a single washing cavity, and eliminates the phenomenon of incomplete cleaning or mutual damage caused by disordered classification of tableware. When the user only needs to handle a small amount of tableware of multiple types, the tableware can be easily placed in the appropriate area according to its inherent morphological characteristics, avoiding the situation of needing to use two layers of washing cavities at the same time due to the mechanical simplicity of the basket design. The cleaning efficiency is improved, and the use convenience is also improved. At the same time, thanks to the clever left-right distribution pattern of the strip-shaped tableware area, the bowl and dish area, and the cup and saucer area, the mutual interference and obstruction during the tableware taking stage is cleverly avoided, further improving the smoothness and efficiency of the operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from the structures shown in these drawings without creative labor.

[0032] Figure 1 Structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the bowl basket assembly of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 Structure schematic diagram of the bowl basket assembly of the present application from the top view;

[0034] Figure 3 Structure schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the bowl basket assembly of the present application;

[0035] Figure 4 Structure schematic diagram of the first limiting structure of the bowl basket assembly of the present application;

[0036] Figure 5 Structure schematic diagram of the first limiting structure of the bowl basket assembly of the present application from another view;

[0037] Figure 6 Structure schematic diagram of the first limiting structure of the bowl basket assembly of the present application from still another view.

[0038] Explanation of reference signs:

[0039] 100, bowl basket assembly; 10, bowl basket body; 10A, strip-shaped tableware area; 10B, bowl and dish tableware area; 10C, cup and saucer tableware area; 11, convex part; 20, first limiting structure; 21, tableware basket; 211, concave part; 22, support plate; 23, top frame; 24, limiting rib; 30, second limiting structure; 31, clamping rib; 40, third limiting structure; 41, spraying member; 42, limiting member.

[0040] The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the following will further describe the embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] The following description refers to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise indicated, like numbers in the different figures indicate the same or similar elements. The following description, given together with the accompanying drawings, is intended to convey the best information that the inventors or applicants have to the skill in the art as of the date of the earliest priority date of this application for patent.

[0043] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second" and the like are used only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the present application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise specified. The association relationship of the associated objects is described, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B can mean that A exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after it.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs. The terms used in the specification of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0045] The first aspect of the present application proposes a dishwasher, which comprises a machine body (not shown), a door body (not shown) and a basket assembly. The machine body has at least two washing cavities arranged in layers. The door body is movable relative to the machine body, so that the washing cavities of the dishwasher can be opened or closed through the door body. The basket assembly can be installed in the washing cavities. The washing cavities are provided with spray arms, so that the utensils to be cleaned can be placed in the basket assembly and located in the washing cavities for cleaning by the spray arms.

[0046] Generally, the types of utensils that can be processed by a single washing cavity are relatively single. Therefore, when faced with the need to clean multiple types of utensils, the user often has to choose to enable both layers of washing cavities at the same time. This operation process not only becomes extremely complicated, but also causes unnecessary consumption of water resources and electric energy, resulting in waste of resources and inefficient and inconvenient cleaning.

[0047] To solve the above problems, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The second aspect of the present application proposes a basket assembly 100. In the embodiments of the present application, the basket assembly 100 comprises a basket body 10, a first limiting structure 20, a second limiting structure 30 and a third limiting structure 40.

[0048] The bowl basket body 10 is used to be installed in the washing cavity, and the top of the bowl basket body 10 is provided in an open manner. The bowl basket body 10 comprises a strip-shaped tableware area 10A, a bowl and dish tableware area 10B and a cup and plate tableware area 10C arranged along the left-right direction of the washing cavity. The bowl basket body 10 is made of metal material and is in a hollow structure. For example, the hollow structure of the bowl basket body 10 can be formed by punching a metal plate, or the bowl basket body 10 is formed by bending and splicing a plurality of metal wires. The plurality of metal wires are arranged at intervals to form a hollow structure. The forming process is simple, the processing cost is low, and compared with the plastic material, the metal material makes the tableware have better drying effect. In addition, the bowl basket body 10 can be connected to the body of the dishwasher through a movable connecting piece such as a roller, so that the bowl basket body 10 can be moved in and out of the body, thereby facilitating the placement and removal of tableware.

[0049] The first limiting structure 20 is connected to the bowl basket body 10 and located in the strip-shaped tableware area 10A to limit the strip-shaped tableware. The strip-shaped tableware can be chopsticks, spoons, forks and the like. During the cleaning process of the dishwasher, the first limiting structure 20 can ensure that these tableware remain stable in the washing cavity, prevent them from being displaced due to water flow impact, vibration during dishwasher operation and other factors, and avoid affecting the cleaning effect.

[0050] The second limiting structure 30 is connected to the bowl basket body 10 and located in the bowl and dish tableware area 10B to limit the bowl and dish tableware. The bowl and dish tableware usually includes various bowls, dishes, platters and the like. The shape of such tableware is relatively flat and has a certain depth. During the operation of the dishwasher, the limiting structure can ensure that they do not move or fall at will, ensure that they can be in a stable cleaning state, and prevent incomplete cleaning or damage due to position changes.

[0051] The third limiting structure 40 is connected to the bowl basket body 10 and located in the cup and plate tableware area 10C to limit the cup and plate tableware. The cup and plate tableware can be various cups such as glass cups, ceramic cups, and various deep plates. During cleaning, the limiting structure can ensure the stable placement of these cup and plate tableware, and avoid tilting or displacement under water impact.

[0052] Meanwhile, in order to facilitate subsequent maintenance and repair in use, the first limiting structure 20, the second limiting structure 30 and the third limiting structure 40 adopt a buckle and other detachable connection mode, which allows the user to relatively easily detach them from the basket body 10 after a period of use if the limiting structure fails or is damaged, so as to perform corresponding repair operation or directly replace the new limiting structure, without the need for complex operation or replacement of the entire basket assembly 100, which ensures long-term stable use of the basket assembly 100, while also providing a more convenient maintenance experience for the user, improving the maintainability and overall service life of the basket assembly 100, and indirectly improving the use performance and efficiency of the dishwasher.

[0053] The basket assembly 100 and the dishwasher based on the embodiments of the present application divide the basket body 10 into the strip-shaped tableware area 10A, the bowl and dish tableware area 10B and the cup and saucer tableware area 10C arranged in sequence along the left-right direction of the washing cavity, and set the corresponding first limiting structure 20, second limiting structure 30 and third limiting structure 40 in each corresponding area, which realizes accurate classification and limiting of different types of tableware during the cleaning process. This design effectively makes up for the lack of flexibility in the existing basket design, which leads to the limitation of washing tableware types in a single washing cavity, and eliminates the phenomenon of incomplete cleaning or mutual damage caused by disordered tableware classification. When the user only needs to handle a small amount of tableware of multiple categories, the tableware can be easily placed in the adaptive area according to the inherent morphological characteristics of the tableware, avoiding the situation of needing to simultaneously enable two layers of washing cavities due to the mechanical simplicity of the basket design in the past, improving the cleaning efficiency and use convenience. At the same time, thanks to the left-right distribution pattern of the strip-shaped tableware area 10A, the bowl and dish tableware area 10B and the cup and saucer tableware area 10C, the mutual interference and obstruction during the tableware taking stage is skillfully avoided, further improving the smoothness and efficiency of the operation.

[0054] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2The projected area of the cup and plate utensil area 10C and the projected area of the bowl utensil area 10B are both larger than the projected area of the strip-shaped utensil area 10A. From the perspective of top view or projection onto a plane, the cup and plate utensil area 10C and the bowl utensil area 10B occupy relatively large planar space. Because the cup and plate utensils are usually large in size and flat in shape, they require a large planar space for placement, such as large plates, large bowls, cups of various shapes, etc. They will occupy a relatively large area on the projection plane. The projected area of the strip-shaped utensil area 10A is small, which is determined by the shape and size characteristics of the strip-shaped utensils (such as chopsticks, spoons, forks, etc.). These utensils are relatively long and narrow, and occupy less space on the plane, so the projected area allocated to them in the design of the bowl basket body 10 is correspondingly smaller. Such a design takes into account the actual size and quantity requirements of different types of utensils, and by reasonably allocating the projected area of different areas, it can better meet the storage needs of different types of utensils in the bowl basket, ensuring that various utensils can be placed reasonably during cleaning, improving cleaning efficiency, and also reflecting the rationality and practicality of the design of the bowl basket assembly 100, optimizing the spatial layout of the bowl basket according to the characteristics of different utensils, so that it can more effectively accommodate and clean various utensils.

[0055] Optionally, the strip-shaped utensil area 10A and the cup and plate utensil area 10C are respectively located on opposite sides of the bowl basket body 10. In this way, the space of the bowl basket can be better utilized to achieve partitioned storage of different types of utensils. Because strip-shaped utensils are usually long and narrow utensils such as chopsticks, spoons, forks, etc., and cup and plate utensils are generally utensils with certain planar size and depth such as cups, plates, etc., placing them on opposite sides can avoid mutual interference when placing different types of utensils, improving the storage efficiency of the bowl basket. At the same time, this layout also makes it easier for users to clearly distinguish different areas when taking and placing utensils, and to operate more orderly, improving the convenience and efficiency of use. Furthermore, such partitioned layout helps different utensils to be better washed by water flow in their respective areas during the cleaning process, because they do not block each other, which is conducive to the even distribution of washing water in the dishwasher on each utensil, thereby improving the cleaning effect and optimizing the cleaning function of the dishwasher, further reflecting the rationality of the design of the bowl basket assembly 100 and its adaptability to different types of utensils.

[0056] For reference Figures 3 to 6In some embodiments, the first limiting structure 20 includes a cutlery basket 21 and a support plate 22. The cutlery basket 21 is detachably connected to the bowl basket body 10 and is located in the strip cutlery area 10A. This design facilitates the installation, removal, and cleaning of the cutlery basket 21 according to actual needs, and also helps to independently store and manage strip cutlery. The top of the cutlery basket 21 is open, making it convenient for users to place strip cutlery into the cutlery basket 21.

[0057] A support plate 22 is connected inside the cutlery basket 21 to support long cutlery. The support plate 22 extends from the opening of the cutlery basket 21 to the bottom, and its extension direction forms an angle with the height direction of the cutlery basket 21. This avoids problems caused by excessively long cutlery. If long cutlery were placed vertically, it would occupy too much space, potentially leading to inefficient use of the entire basket's space. By tilting the support plate 22, long cutlery can be placed along its angle, preventing excessive vertical space occupation and thus making more efficient use of the space within the cutlery basket 21. This design also helps to organize and position long cutlery, preventing them from becoming disordered or colliding during washing. It ensures that the cutlery is placed relatively stably within the cutlery basket 21, improving the dishwasher's space utilization, optimizing its cleaning performance, and ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the washing process.

[0058] Furthermore, at least two support plates 22 are provided, with the two support plates 22 spaced apart along the front-to-back direction of the washing chamber. Specifically, these two spaced support plates 22 can define a specific placement area to facilitate user placement and retrieval. When long strips of tableware are placed within this area defined by the two support plates 22, they will be tilted. This tilting arrangement is based on the layout of the support plates 22 and can effectively solve the problem of placing long strips of tableware, preventing them from occupying too much space in the tableware basket 21 due to their length, allowing them to be placed at a certain tilt angle, and making more rational use of the space in the tableware basket 21.

[0059] Optionally, the support plate 22 has multiple perforations. These perforations facilitate drainage. When the dishwasher finishes washing and needs to drain, water can flow more smoothly through these perforations, preventing water accumulation in the dish rack 21. This prevents water buildup from affecting the washing effect or breeding bacteria, keeping the inside of the dish rack 21 clean and dry. Furthermore, from a structural and weight perspective, the perforations can reduce the weight of the support plate 22 to some extent, making the entire dish rack 21 assembly lighter, without affecting the support function of the support plate 22. This design meets the support requirements for long dishes while optimizing water flow dynamics and drainage performance during the washing process, demonstrating the rationality and practicality of the detailed design of the dish rack assembly 100.

[0060] Optionally, the first limiting structure 20 also includes a top frame 23 and a plurality of limiting ribs 24 connected to the top frame 23. The top frame 23 is connected to the cutlery basket 21 and has an opening around it. The plurality of limiting ribs 24 are all located in the opening and are arranged in a cross pattern. In this way, when strip-shaped cutlery is placed into the cutlery basket 21, the cross-arranged limiting ribs 24 can restrict the strip-shaped cutlery from multiple directions, preventing it from sliding out of the opening or from shifting or tumbling due to the impact of water flow or the vibration of the dishwasher during the washing process. The cross-arrangement creates a mesh structure, which offers better stability and positioning. This structure can more precisely constrain strip-shaped cutlery in different positions, further ensuring the positional stability of the cutlery within the dish basket 21. This enhances the dish basket 21's capacity to accommodate and protect the cutlery, ensuring that it is properly secured during washing. This guarantees the effectiveness and reliability of the washing process, optimizes the overall performance of the dishwasher when washing strip-shaped cutlery, and demonstrates the meticulous attention to detail in the design of the dish basket assembly 100 and its adaptability to different usage scenarios, providing users with a superior washing experience.

[0061] Furthermore, several limiting ribs 24 can be offset from the area defined by the support plate 22. For shorter strip-shaped cutlery, the area defined by the support plate 22, as mentioned earlier, is primarily for allowing longer strip-shaped cutlery to be placed at an angle to avoid occupying too much space. However, for shorter strip-shaped cutlery, this angled placement may not be necessary. By offsetting the limiting ribs 24 from the area defined by the support plate 22, more placement possibilities are provided for shorter strip-shaped cutlery. In this way, shorter strip-shaped cutlery is not limited to the area defined by the support plate 22 when placed, but can be placed vertically according to its length and the user's needs. The limiting ribs 24 can provide some auxiliary restraint for vertically placed short strip-shaped cutlery, preventing it from shifting or tipping over during dishwasher operation due to water flow impact, vibration, or other factors.

[0062] Combined with reference Figure 3In some embodiments, multiple cutlery baskets 21 are provided, arranged sequentially along the front-to-back direction of the washing chamber, with a support plate 22 connected to one of the cutlery baskets 21. The presence of multiple cutlery baskets 21 allows users to categorize and store different types of strip-shaped cutlery in different baskets 21, facilitating the orderly storage and washing of large quantities of strip-shaped cutlery. For example, users can place strip-shaped cutlery in different baskets 21 according to their type, size, or usage, achieving categorized washing and making the washing process more organized.

[0063] Meanwhile, the support plate 22 is connected to one of the dish baskets 21. This design indicates that among the multiple dish baskets 21, one is specifically equipped with the support plate 22 to support and organize the strip-shaped tableware within that basket 21. During the washing process, the support plate 22 ensures the stability of these strip-shaped tableware, preventing them from becoming disordered due to lack of support, thus ensuring the washing effect. The other dish baskets 21 can be used to place other strip-shaped tableware or perform other functions according to the user's needs. This demonstrates the flexibility and versatility of the dish basket assembly 100 design, meeting the diverse needs of users for storing and washing strip-shaped tableware in different usage scenarios, and optimizing the washing effect and ease of operation of the dishwasher. Through this combination of multiple sequentially arranged dish baskets 21 and the support plate 22 set in a specific dish basket 21, the user can operate the dishwasher more efficiently and systematically when washing strip-shaped tableware, enhancing the practicality and adaptability of the dishwasher.

[0064] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 Optionally, the bottom of the dish basket 21 is recessed inward to form a recess 211, and the edge of the dish basket body 10 forms a protrusion 11 that fits into the recess 211. By combining the recess 211 at the bottom of the dish basket 21 with the protrusion 11 on the edge of the dish basket body 10, a connection is achieved between the two. This connection method not only allows the dish basket 21 to be more securely installed on the dish basket body 10, ensuring the stability of the dish basket 21 during dishwasher operation and preventing it from shifting or falling off due to dishwasher vibration, water flow impact, or the movement of dishes, but also facilitates the user's disassembly and installation of the dish basket 21.

[0065] In some embodiments, the second limiting structure 30 includes a plurality of retaining ribs 31 connected to the bowl basket body 10 and spaced apart in the bowl and dish area 10B. The retaining ribs 31 form a groove on their own or between adjacent retaining ribs 31. The groove is used to limit and retain the bowls and dishes in the bowl and dish area 10B.

[0066] Specifically, the retaining ribs 31 can form grooves themselves, or grooves can be formed between adjacent retaining ribs 31. The main function of these grooves is to limit and hold the dishes and utensils, ensuring they are stably positioned in the dish and utensil area 10B. During the dishwasher cleaning process, dishes and utensils (such as bowls, plates, and shallow dishes) are prone to shifting or tipping due to the impact of water flow and vibrations. These grooves provide precise positioning and support for the dishes and utensils. When the user places the dishes and utensils into the dish and utensils area 10B, they can be embedded in the grooves formed by the retaining ribs 31, ensuring they maintain a fixed position during cleaning and preventing them from sliding, rolling, or tipping over, thus guaranteeing the stability of the dishes and utensils during cleaning. Meanwhile, the spaced retaining ribs 31 can accommodate bowls and dishes of different sizes and shapes. Different slots can hold bowls and dishes of different sizes, improving the storage and fixing capacity of bowls and dishes, ensuring the cleaning effect of the dishwasher when washing bowls and dishes, and making the washing process more orderly and efficient. This reflects the design details of the dish rack assembly 100 in the dish rack area 10B, providing reliable limit and support for the washing of bowls and dishes, enhancing the practicality and functionality of the dish rack assembly 100, and ensuring that the dishwasher can perform better when washing bowls and dishes.

[0067] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the third limiting structure 40 includes a spray member 41 and a limiting member 42 connected together. The spray member 41 is connected to the dish rack body 10, and both the spray member 41 and the limiting member 42 are located in the cup and plate area 10C. The limiting member 42 is used to hold the cups and plates in the cup and plate area 10C. For cups and plates (such as cups, plates, etc.), they may move due to the impact of water flow or the vibration of the dishwasher during the washing process. The presence of the limiting member 42 can stably fix them in the cup and plate area 10C, preventing them from shifting or tipping over, and ensuring the orderliness of the washing process. Specifically, the limiting member 42 can be a frame structure, consisting of multiple horizontal and vertical bars forming a grid-like or fence-like overall frame, fixed in the cup and plate area 10C of the dish rack body 10. The spacing and thickness of the bars are designed according to the size of the cups and plates. When cups, plates, and cutlery are placed within the frame, they are separated and confined to a certain spatial range by horizontal and vertical bars. This multi-directional restraint prevents the cups, plates, and cutlery from moving horizontally or vertically, ensuring relative stillness during washing and making the process more orderly and efficient. These restraining components 42 provide stable restraint for the cups, plates, and cutlery, ensuring smooth washing and meeting user needs. Simultaneously, the frame structure can include multiple slots designed according to the shape and size of the plates, with openings oriented for easy plate insertion. The interior may have an incline or guide structure, and the inner wall may have protrusions or textures to enhance friction.

[0068] The spray component 41 includes multiple spray water channels for spraying the cups, plates, and tableware located in the cup and plate area 10C. It should be noted that the spray component 41 is connected to the water channels of the spray arm in the washing chamber. Cups and plates typically have large openings, requiring thorough cleaning of both their internal and external surfaces. Due to their relatively shallow shape, they are more prone to residue buildup of dirt and detergent compared to other types of tableware. Positioning the spray component 41 in the cup and plate area 10C specifically addresses the cleaning needs of these tableware items. Multiple spray water channels allow water to be sprayed onto the cups, plates, and tableware at a more suitable angle and intensity, more effectively rinsing both their internal and external surfaces and ensuring thorough cleaning to prevent dirt residue.

[0069] By combining the spray component 41 and the limiting component 42, the position of cups and plates is kept stable during the washing process, and an effective washing method is provided for them. This optimizes the dishwasher's function when washing cups and plates, reflects the design details of the dish rack component 100 in the cup and plate area 10C, improves the dishwasher's washing performance, and provides users with a higher quality and more efficient washing service. This allows the dishwasher to complete the washing task more stably and reliably, improving the overall practicality and user experience of the dishwasher.

[0070] Furthermore, the spray component 41 also includes a water path switching assembly (not shown), which allows one of the multiple spray water paths to be activated. It is understood that when the cup is placed on the dish rack body 10 and limited by the limiting member 42, the spray component 41 has spray water paths located inside the cup and outside the cup. With the addition of the water path switching assembly, the switching operation can be flexibly performed according to specific cleaning needs. When cleaning the inside of the cup, the water path switching assembly can switch the water path to the dedicated spray water path for cleaning the inside of the cup, allowing water to enter the inside of the cup more directly and effectively, ensuring thorough cleaning of dirt and detergent. This is because different cleaning areas may require different water flow directions and intensities; internal cleaning may require deeper water flow impact and coverage. When cleaning the outside of the cup, the water path is switched to the external cleaning water path. This design allows water to clean the outside of the cup more accurately, meeting the cleaning requirements of the outside, such as better removing stains and residues from the outer surface of the cup. The addition of this water path switching component makes the dishwasher more flexible and intelligent when cleaning cups, plates, and tableware. It can adjust the cleaning water path according to the needs of different cleaning areas, improving the targeting and effectiveness of cleaning and further optimizing the dishwasher's performance in cleaning cups, plates, and tableware.

[0071] It should be noted that the water path switching component can contain multiple valves, which can be solenoid valves or manual valves. Each valve corresponds to one spray water path. For example, for two different spray water paths for cleaning the inside and outside of the cup, each has an independent valve connected to it. Valves are typically installed on the pipes connecting the spray water paths and contain a movable valve core. The valve core of a solenoid valve is controlled by an electromagnetic coil. When it receives an electrical signal, the electromagnetic coil generates a magnetic field, pushing the valve core to move, thus opening or closing the water path. Manual valves, on the other hand, change the position of the valve core by rotating or pushing an operating lever, thereby opening or closing the water path. The specific principle is as follows: When cleaning the inside of the cup is required, the valve for the internal cleaning water path is opened, while the valve for the external cleaning water path is closed. Taking a solenoid valve as an example, the system sends an electrical signal to the solenoid valve corresponding to the internal cleaning water path, energizing its electromagnetic coil, attracting the valve core to move, opening the internal cleaning water path, and allowing water to flow through this path to spray the inside of the cup. Similarly, when the outside of the cup needs to be cleaned, the system will control the valve of the external cleaning water path to open, while closing the valve of the internal cleaning water path, thereby achieving the switching between different water paths.

[0072] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A basket assembly for a dishwasher, the dishwasher having a washing chamber, characterized in that, The basket assembly comprises: a basket body for being installed in the washing cavity, a top of the basket body being open, the basket body comprising a strip-shaped tableware area, a bowl and dish area and a cup and saucer area arranged along a left-right direction of the washing cavity; a first limiting structure connected to the basket body and located in the strip-shaped tableware area to limit the strip-shaped tableware; a second limiting structure connected to the basket body and located in the bowl and dish area to limit the bowl and dish; a third limiting structure connected to the basket body and located in the cup and saucer area to limit the cup and saucer.

2. The bowl basket assembly of claim 1, wherein, The projection area of the cup and saucer area and the projection area of the bowl and dish area are both larger than the projection area of the strip-shaped tableware area when projecting from the top of the basket body to the bottom direction; And / or, the strip-shaped tableware area and the cup and saucer area are respectively located on opposite sides of the basket body.

3. The bowl basket assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first limiting structure comprises: a tableware basket which is detachably connected to the basket body and located in the strip-shaped tableware area, a top of the tableware basket being open; and a support plate connected to the tableware basket for supporting the strip-shaped tableware, the support plate extending from the opening to the bottom of the tableware basket, an extension direction of the support plate being arranged at an angle with a height direction of the tableware basket.

4. The bowl basket assembly of claim 3, wherein, The support plate is provided with at least two support plates which are spaced apart along a front-rear direction of the washing cavity; And / or, the support plate is provided with a plurality of hollow holes.

5. The bowl basket assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first limiting structure further comprises a top frame and a plurality of limiting ribs connected to the top frame, the top frame being connected to the tableware basket and being annularly arranged around the opening, and the plurality of limiting ribs being arranged in a cross arrangement at the opening.

6. The bowl basket assembly of claim 3, wherein, The tableware basket is provided with a plurality of tableware baskets which are arranged in sequence along the front-rear direction of the washing cavity, and the support plate is connected to one of the tableware baskets; And / or, a bottom of the tableware basket is recessed inward to form a recess, and an edge of the basket body forms a protrusion which is embedded in the recess.

7. The bowl assembly of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The second limiting structure comprises a plurality of clamping ribs which are connected to the basket body and are spaced apart in the bowl and dish area, the clamping ribs themselves form clamping grooves or the clamping grooves are formed between adjacent clamping ribs, and the clamping grooves are used for limiting and clamping the bowl and dish in the bowl and dish area.

8. The bowl assembly of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The third limiting structure comprises a spraying member and a limiting member which are connected, the spraying member being connected to the basket body, and the spraying member and the limiting member being both located in the cup and saucer area; The limiting member is used for clamping the cup and saucer in the cup and saucer area, and the spraying member comprises a plurality of spraying water paths which are used for spraying the cup and saucer in the cup and saucer area.

9. The bowl basket assembly of claim 8, wherein, The spraying member further comprises a water path switching assembly, and one of the plurality of spraying water paths is made to be conductive through the water path switching assembly.

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that Comprise: a machine body having at least two washing cavities arranged in layers; and The basket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is arranged in one of the washing cavities.

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