Integrated water collecting cup of dish washing machine and dish washing machine

Abstract

The integrated water collecting cup comprises a water collecting cup body, a washing water path is integrally arranged on the side portion of the water collecting cup body, a washing pump is arranged on the washing water path, a drainage water path is integrally arranged at the bottom of the water collecting cup body, a drainage pump is arranged on the drainage water path, and a spraying arm water path is integrally arranged at the top of the water collecting cup body. The washing waterway communicates with the spraying arm waterway, and the washing waterway and the drainage waterway communicate with an inner cavity of the water collecting cup body. The washing water path, the drainage water path and the spraying arm water path are integrated on the water collecting cup body, so that when the water collecting cup, a drainage pump and a washing pump are installed, connection components such as water pipes and hoops are not needed, water leakage points are reduced, the installation efficiency is improved, and the inner space of the dish washing machine can be made to be more compact; besides, the spraying arm water path is integrally arranged at the top of the water collecting cup body and communicated with the upper spraying arm and the lower spraying arm, so that an independent spraying arm water path is not needed, and the compactness of the internal space of the dish washing machine is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dishwasher technology, and in particular to an integrated water collection cup and dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] The dishwasher's inner tub has a water collection cup at the bottom, which connects to both the wash pump and the drain pump. The wash pump draws water from the tub to the upper and lower spray arms, from which it is sprayed back into the tub to clean the dishes. The drain pump removes water from the tub. The water collection cup connects to the wash pump and drain pump via water pipes and clamps. Leaks are common at these connections, and these components are cumbersome to install and take up considerable space. Furthermore, the wash pump connects to the upper and lower spray arms via a separate water path, which also occupies a significant amount of space, resulting in a large dishwasher size.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a dishwasher with an integrated water collection cup and dishwasher that is simple in structure, reduces leakage points, has high installation efficiency, occupies little space, and is highly practical, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A dishwasher integrated water collection cup designed for this purpose includes a water collection cup body, characterized in that: a washing water passage is integrally provided on the side of the water collection cup body, a washing pump is provided on the washing water passage, a drain water passage is integrally provided on the bottom of the water collection cup body, a drain pump is provided on the drain water passage, a spray arm water passage is integrally provided on the top of the water collection cup body, the washing water passage is connected to the spray arm water passage, and the washing water passage and the drain water passage are respectively connected to the inner cavity of the water collection cup body.

[0006] The washing water circuit includes a washing channel, a water inlet, and a spray arm channel connected in sequence. The washing channel is connected to the inner cavity of the water collection cup body, the spray arm channel is connected to the spray arm water circuit, and the washing pump is installed on the water inlet.

[0007] The washing channel is located on the side of the inner cavity and is tangent to the side wall of the inner cavity.

[0008] The drainage system includes a drainage channel, a drain outlet, and a drainage pipe connected in sequence. The drainage channel connects to the inner cavity of the water collection cup body, and the drainage pump is installed on the drain outlet.

[0009] The drain channel is located at the bottom center of the inner cavity of the water collection cup body, below the washing channel.

[0010] The spray arm water path includes a main channel, an upper spray arm channel, and a lower spray arm channel. The spray arm channel is connected to the main channel. The lower spray arm channels are located at both ends of the main channel. The main channel is connected to each lower spray arm channel. The upper spray arm channel is located on one side of the main channel. The main channel is connected to the upper spray arm channel.

[0011] A guide block is installed on the main channel. The guide block is located between the upper spray arm channel and the lower spray arm channel, and the upper spray arm channel and the lower spray arm channel are separated by the guide block.

[0012] A heating element is installed inside the water collecting cup.

[0013] A heat insulation cover is installed between the heating element and the water collection cup body, which separates the water collection cup body and the heating element.

[0014] A dishwasher designed for this purpose includes an inner tub and a base, with the base positioned below the inner tub, forming a washing chamber between the inner tub and the base. The dishwasher is characterized by: an integrated water collection cup at the bottom of the inner tub; an upper spray arm and a lower spray arm within the washing chamber; an upper spray arm pipe at the rear of the inner tub; the upper spray arm channel, the upper spray arm pipe, and the upper spray arm connected sequentially; a lower spray arm channel connecting to the lower spray arm; a drainer within the base; a drain pipe connecting to the drainer; and the washing chamber connecting to the inner cavity of the water collection cup body.

[0015] This invention integrates the washing water channel, drainage water channel, and spray arm water channel into the water collection cup body. The washing pump is located on the washing water channel, and the drainage pump is located on the drainage water channel. This eliminates the need for connecting water pipes, clamps, or other connecting components when installing the water collection cup, drainage pump, and washing pump, reducing leakage points and improving installation efficiency. This allows for a more compact internal space in the dishwasher. Furthermore, the spray arm water channel is integrated into the top of the water collection cup body, connecting the upper and lower spray arms respectively. Therefore, there is no need for a separate spray arm water channel, further improving the compactness of the internal space of the dishwasher and reducing its size. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water collecting cup body in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water collecting cup body from another position in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water collecting cup in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the water collecting cup in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5This is a partial structural diagram of a dishwasher according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a dishwasher according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a dishwasher according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of the dishwasher from another position in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the base in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] See Figures 1-9 This dishwasher has an integrated water collection cup, including a water collection cup body 1. A washing water channel 2 is integrally provided on the side of the water collection cup body 1. A washing pump 3 is provided on the washing water channel 2. A drain water channel 4 is integrally provided at the bottom of the water collection cup body 1. A drain pump 5 is provided on the drain water channel 4. A spray arm water channel 6 is integrally provided at the top of the water collection cup body 1. The washing water channel 2 is connected to the spray arm water channel 6. The washing water channel 2 and the drain water channel 4 are respectively connected to the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1.

[0027] The washing water path 2 includes a washing channel 7, a water inlet 8, and a spray arm channel 9 connected in sequence. The washing channel 7 is connected to the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1. The spray arm channel 9 is connected to the spray arm water path 6. The washing pump 3 is installed on the water inlet 8. The inlet of the washing pump 3 is connected to the washing channel 7, and the outlet of the washing pump 3 is connected to the spray arm channel 9. The water inlet 8 is located at one end of the washing channel 7, the spray arm channel 9 is located above the water inlet 8, and the spray arm water path 6 is located above the spray arm channel 9, which can make full use of the vertical space of the water collection cup.

[0028] The washing channel 7 is located on the side of the inner cavity 34 and is tangent to the side wall of the inner cavity 34. This allows for full utilization of the horizontal space of the water collection cup and creates a rotating water flow when the washing pump 3 is pumping water, thus reducing noise.

[0029] The drainage channel 4 includes a drainage channel 10, a drain outlet 11, and a drainage pipe 12 connected in sequence. The drainage channel 10 is connected to the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1. The drainage pump 5 is installed on the drain outlet 11. The inlet of the drainage pump 5 is connected to the drainage channel 10, and the outlet of the drainage pump 5 is connected to the drainage pipe 12. The drain outlet 11 is located at one end of the drainage channel 10, and the drainage pipe 12 is located on one side of the drain outlet 11, which can make full use of the horizontal space of the water collection cup.

[0030] The drain channel 10 is located at the bottom center of the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1. The drain channel 10 is located below the washing channel 7, that is, the washing channel 7 is located above the bottom of the inner cavity 34. This ensures that there is always water at the bottom of the inner cavity 34 when the washing pump 3 is pumping water, preventing the washing pump 3 from running dry and being damaged when the inner tank 1 is dry.

[0031] The bottom of the drainage pipe 12 is provided with an opening 27, and a cover plate 28 is welded on the opening 27. The opening 27 facilitates demolding when the water collection cup is formed.

[0032] The spray arm water passage 6 includes a main channel 13, an upper spray arm channel 14, and a lower spray arm channel 15. The spray arm channel 9 is connected to the main channel 13. The lower spray arm channels 15 are located at both ends of the main channel 13. The main channel 13 is connected to each of the lower spray arm channels 15. The upper spray arm channel 14 is located on one side of the main channel 13. The main channel 13 is connected to the upper spray arm channel 14. The main channel 13 and the upper spray arm channel 14 are perpendicular to each other.

[0033] A guide block 16 is provided on the main channel 13. The guide block 16 is located between the upper spray arm channel 14 and the lower spray arm channel 15. The upper spray arm channel 14 and the lower spray arm channel 15 are separated by the guide block 16. The guide block 16 plays a diversion role, so that the water can be diverted to the upper spray arm channel 14 and the lower spray arm channel 15 relatively evenly.

[0034] A heating tube 17 is provided on the inner cavity 34 of the water collecting cup body 1. A heat insulation cover 18 is provided between the heating tube 17 and the water collecting cup body 1. The heat insulation cover 18 separates the water collecting cup body 1 and the heating tube 17. The heat generated when the heating tube 17 heats up will be blocked by the heat insulation cover 18, so that the heat will not be radiated to the water collecting cup, thereby preventing the water collecting cup from being damaged by high temperature.

[0035] A temperature probe 29 for detecting water temperature is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity 34. The dishwasher controls the heating power of the heating tube 17 according to the water temperature detected by the temperature probe 29. A turbidity meter 30 for detecting water turbidity is provided on the side of the inner cavity 34.

[0036] This dishwasher includes an inner tub 19 and a base 20. The base 20 is located below the inner tub 19, forming a washing chamber 35 between the inner tub 19 and the base 20. An integrated water collection cup of this dishwasher is located at the bottom of the inner tub 19. An upper spray arm 21 and a lower spray arm 22 are located inside the washing chamber 35. An upper spray arm pipe 23 is located at the rear of the inner tub 19. The upper spray arm channel 14, the upper spray arm pipe 23, and the upper spray arm 21 are connected in sequence. The lower spray arm channel 15 is connected to the lower spray arm 22. A drainer 24 is located inside the base 20. A drain pipe 12 is connected to the drainer 24. The washing chamber 35 is connected to the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1.

[0037] A middle pipe 31 is provided on the rear side of the base 20, and the upper spray arm channel 14, the middle pipe 31 and the upper spray arm pipe 23 are connected in sequence; two upper spray arms 21 are provided, and they are respectively arranged one above the other; the upper spray arm pipe 23 includes two spray arm pipes that are integrally set, and the spray arm pipes are respectively connected to the corresponding upper spray arm 21; two lower spray arms 22 are provided, and the lower spray arm channel 15 is respectively connected to the corresponding lower spray arm 22; a drain pipe 32 is provided at the bottom of the drainer 24.

[0038] When the washing pump 3 is working, the water in the inner tank 19 flows through the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1 and the washing water passage 2 to the spray arm water passage 6, and then is divided. Part of the water flows through the upper spray arm channel 14, the middle pipe 31 and the upper spray arm pipe 23 to the upper spray arm 21, and the other part of the water flows through the lower spray arm channel 15 to the lower spray arm 22. Then the upper spray arm 21 and the lower spray arm 22 spray water into the inner tank 18 to clean the tableware. Then the water will flow through the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1 and the washing water passage 2 to the spray arm water passage 6 again, and so on. When the water in the inner tank 19 flows into the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1, the heating tube 17 heats the water.

[0039] When the drain pump 5 is working, the water in the inner tank 19 passes through the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1, the drain water passage 4 and the drainer 24 to the drain pipe 32, and then is discharged from the dishwasher through the drain pipe 32.

[0040] The top of the water collecting cup body 1 is provided with a first mating rib 25, and the inner top of the base 20 is provided with a second mating rib 26. The first mating rib 25 and the second mating rib 26 are matched and connected to each other so that the water collecting cup body 1 is fixed on the base 20. The first mating rib 25 and the second mating rib 26 are connected by ultrasonic welding or by sealant. The water collecting cup body 1 is set inside the base 20.

[0041] A filter assembly 33 is provided on the inner cavity 34 of the water collection cup body 1, and the inner liner 19, the filter assembly 33 and the inner cavity 34 are connected in sequence.

[0042] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dishwasher-integrated water collection cup, comprising a water collection cup body (1), characterized in that: The water collection cup body (1) is integrally provided with a washing water passage (2) on the side, and a washing pump (3) is provided on the washing water passage (2). The bottom of the water collection cup body (1) is integrally provided with a drain water passage (4), and a drain pump (5) is provided on the drain water passage (4). The top of the water collection cup body (1) is integrally provided with a spray arm water passage (6). The washing water passage (2) is connected to the spray arm water passage (6). The washing water passage (2) and the drain water passage (4) are respectively connected to the inner cavity (34) of the water collection cup body (1).

2. The dishwasher integrated water collection cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing water path (2) includes a washing channel (7), a water inlet (8) and a spray arm channel (9) connected in sequence. The washing channel (7) is connected to the inner cavity (34) of the water collection cup body (1), and the spray arm channel (9) is connected to the spray arm water path (6). The washing pump (3) is installed on the water inlet (8).

3. The dishwasher integrated water collection cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: The washing channel (7) is located on the side of the inner cavity (34), and the washing channel (7) is tangent to the side wall of the inner cavity (34).

4. The dishwasher integrated water collection cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage channel (4) includes a drainage channel (10), a drain outlet (11) and a drainage pipe (12) connected in sequence. The drainage channel (10) is connected to the inner cavity (34) of the water collection cup body (1). The drainage pump (5) is installed on the drain outlet (11).

5. The dishwasher integrated water collection cup according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drain channel (10) is located at the bottom center of the inner cavity (34) of the water collection cup body (1), and the drain channel (10) is located below the washing channel (7).

6. The dishwasher integrated water collection cup according to claim 3, characterized in that: The spray arm water path (6) includes a main channel (13), an upper spray arm channel (14) and a lower spray arm channel (15). The spray arm channel (9) is connected to the main channel (13). The lower spray arm channels (15) are located at both ends of the main channel (13). The main channel (13) is connected to each lower spray arm channel (15). The upper spray arm channel (14) is located on one side of the main channel (13). The main channel (13) is connected to the upper spray arm channel (14).

7. The dishwasher integrated water collection cup according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide block (16) is provided on the main channel (13). The guide block (16) is located between the upper spray arm channel (14) and the lower spray arm channel (15). The upper spray arm channel (14) and the lower spray arm channel (15) are separated by the guide block (16).

8. The dishwasher integrated water collection cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating tube (17) is provided on the inner cavity (34) of the water collection cup body (1).

9. The dishwasher integrated water collection cup according to claim 8, characterized in that: A heat insulation cover (18) is provided between the heating tube (17) and the water collection cup body (1), and the heat insulation cover (18) separates the water collection cup body (1) and the heating tube (17).

10. A dishwasher, comprising an inner tub (19) and a base (20), the base (20) being disposed below the inner tub (19), and a washing chamber (35) being formed between the inner tub (19) and the base (20), characterized in that: The bottom of the inner liner (19) is provided with an integrated water collection cup for dishwashers as described in any one of claims 6-9. The washing chamber (35) is provided with an upper spray arm (21) and a lower spray arm (22). The rear side of the inner liner (19) is provided with an upper spray arm pipe (23). The upper spray arm channel (14), the upper spray arm pipe (23) and the upper spray arm (21) are connected in sequence. The lower spray arm channel (15) is connected to the lower spray arm (22). The base (20) is provided with a drainer (24). The drain pipe (12) is connected to the drainer (24). The washing chamber (35) is connected to the inner cavity (34) of the water collection cup body (1).

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