Box body of dish washing machine

By employing a dual fixing method of clips and screws in the dishwasher cabinet, the problems of loose connections and exposed screws in traditional dishwasher cabinets are solved, achieving a sturdy connection and an aesthetically pleasing result.

CN224220097UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12GUANGDONG FULONG ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG FULONG ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-10
Publication Date
2026-05-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional dishwashers are not securely fixed with screws, resulting in loose and exposed connections that affect their appearance.

Method used

The outer shell assembly is secured to the inner liner assembly via a combination of clips and screws. The outer shell assembly is positioned on the inner liner assembly by the snap-fit ​​part and then fixed to the inner liner assembly by the fixing part. The clips and screws are hidden inside the cabinet.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a firm connection between the outer shell and the inner liner, making the cabinet aesthetically pleasing and easy to assemble and disassemble, thus improving the stability and appearance of the installation.

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Abstract

A dishwasher box comprises a shell assembly and an inner container assembly arranged in the shell assembly, a buckling part and a fixing part are arranged between the inner side of the shell assembly and the inner container assembly, the shell assembly is positioned on the inner container assembly in an inner buckling mode through the buckling part, and the shell assembly is fixed to the inner container assembly through the fixing part. And the shell assembly covers the outer sides of the buckling part and the fixing part. According to the dish washing machine box body, the buckling part and the fixing part are arranged between the inner side of the shell assembly and the inner container assembly, the shell assembly is positioned on the inner container assembly in an inner buckling mode through the buckling part, and the shell assembly is fixed to the inner container assembly through the fixing part, namely, the shell assembly is fixed through double fixation of buckles and screws; according to the dish washing machine, the shell assembly and the inner container assembly are connected more firmly, meanwhile, the box body is easily disassembled and assembled, in addition, the shell assembly covers the outer sides of the buckling part and the fixing part, buckles and screws are hidden in the box body, no screws are exposed on the outer surface of the box body, and the dish washing machine is more attractive.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dishwasher technology, and in particular to a dishwasher cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional dishwashers consist of an outer shell and an inner tub. The outer shell includes side panels, a rear panel, and a top panel. The side panels, rear panel, and top panel are fixed to the inner tub with screws, thus fixing the outer shell to the inner tub. However, the screws are exposed on the outer surface of the cabinet, which looks very unsightly. Moreover, the connection between the outer shell and the inner tub is not firm because they are only fixed to each other with screws, and the outer shell is prone to loosening.

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

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a dishwasher cabinet that is simple in structure, beautiful and elegant, firmly installed, easy to assemble and disassemble, and highly practical, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A dishwasher cabinet designed for this purpose includes an outer shell assembly and an inner liner assembly disposed within the outer shell assembly. The outer shell assembly is characterized by having a fastening part and a fixing part between the inner side of the outer shell assembly and the inner liner assembly. The outer shell assembly is positioned on the inner liner assembly by the fastening part and fixed on the inner liner assembly by the fixing part. The outer shell assembly covers the outer side of the fastening part and the fixing part.

[0006] The outer shell assembly includes side plates respectively disposed on both sides of the inner liner assembly. The fastening part includes a first buckle disposed on the inner side of the side plate and a first slot disposed on the outer side of the inner liner assembly, wherein the first buckle and the first slot are fastened to each other.

[0007] The fixing part includes a first fixing hole provided on the inner side of the side plate and a first fixing post hole provided on the inner liner assembly. The first fastener passes through the first fixing hole and is fastened to the first fixing post hole so that the side plate is fixed on the inner liner assembly.

[0008] The outer shell assembly also includes a rear panel located behind the inner liner assembly. The rear panel has second buckles on both sides and a retaining edge at the rear end of the side panel. The second buckles and retaining edges engage with each other.

[0009] A notch is provided on the edge of the card, and the second buckle passes through the notch and then snaps downwards to engage with the edge of the card;

[0010] Alternatively, the second buckle can be fastened to the edge of the card from the top downwards;

[0011] Alternatively, the second buckle is elastic, and the second buckle is elastically fastened forward to the edge of the card.

[0012] The rear panel has raised ribs on both sides, and the rear end of the side panel has a groove, into which the raised ribs are inserted.

[0013] The bottom of the rear panel is provided with a first insert rib, the bottom of the inner liner assembly is provided with a base, the base is provided with a first slot, and the first insert rib is positioned and inserted into the first slot.

[0014] The fixing part also includes a second fixing hole provided on the inner side of the rear plate and a second fixing post hole provided on the inner liner assembly. The second fastener passes through the second fixing hole and is fastened to the second fixing post hole so that the rear plate is fixed on the inner liner assembly.

[0015] The outer shell assembly also includes a top plate disposed on the upper side of the inner liner assembly, and the fastening part includes a third buckle disposed on the inner side of the top plate and a second slot disposed on the outer side of the inner liner assembly, wherein the third buckle and the second slot are fastened to each other.

[0016] The fixing part also includes a third fixing hole provided on the inner liner assembly and a third fixing post hole provided on the inner side of the top plate. The third fastener passes through the third fixing hole and is fastened to the third fixing post hole so that the top plate is fixed on the inner liner assembly.

[0017] The dishwasher body of this utility model features a snap-fit ​​part and a fixing part between the inner shell assembly and the inner tub assembly. The outer shell assembly is positioned on the inner tub assembly by the snap-fit ​​part and fixed to the inner tub assembly by the fixing part. That is, the double fixing of the snap-fit ​​part and the screw makes the connection between the outer shell assembly and the inner tub assembly more secure and also allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the body. In addition, the outer shell assembly covers the outside of the snap-fit ​​part and the fixing part, so that the snap-fit ​​part and the screw are hidden inside the body and there are no screws exposed on the outer surface of the body, making the dishwasher more aesthetically pleasing. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dishwasher cabinet in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the dishwasher cabinet in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher cabinet in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher cabinet from another position in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the third position of the dishwasher cabinet in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram at point C.

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram at point D.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the side plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rear plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the top plate in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 13 This is an exploded structural diagram of the rear plate, side plate, and base in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 14 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the dishwasher cabinet in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A magnified structural diagram at point E in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] See Figures 1-15 The dishwasher cabinet includes an outer shell assembly 1 and an inner tub assembly 2 disposed inside the outer shell assembly 1. A fastening part and a fixing part are provided between the inner side of the outer shell assembly 1 and the inner tub assembly 2. The outer shell assembly 1 is internally positioned on the inner tub assembly 2 by the fastening part, and the outer shell assembly 1 is fixed on the inner tub assembly 2 by the fixing part. The outer shell assembly 1 covers the outer side of the fastening part and the fixing part.

[0035] The outer shell assembly 1 includes side plates 3 respectively disposed on both sides of the inner liner assembly 2. The fastening part includes a first buckle 4 disposed on the inner side of the side plate 3 and a first slot 5 disposed on the outer side of the inner liner assembly 2. The first buckle 4 and the first slot 5 are fastened to each other to restrict the left and right degrees of freedom of the side plate 3.

[0036] The bottom of the side plate 3 is provided with a second insert rib 36, and the base 30 is provided with a second slot 37. The second insert rib 36 is positioned and inserted into the second slot 37 to restrict the left, right and front and back freedom of the side plate 3.

[0037] The first buckle 4 is provided with a first limiting part 6, and the first slot 5 is provided with a first limiting surface 7 on one side. The first limiting part 6 abuts against the first limiting surface 7 to prevent the side plate 3 from coming out of the inner liner assembly 2.

[0038] The fixing part includes a first fixing hole 8 provided on the inner side of the side plate 3 and a first fixing post hole 9 provided on the inner liner assembly 2. The first fastener (screw) passes through the first fixing hole 8 and is fastened to the first fixing post hole 9 so that the side plate 3 is fixed on the inner liner assembly 2.

[0039] The outer shell assembly 1 also includes a rear plate 10 disposed on the rear side of the inner liner assembly 2. The rear plate 10 is provided with second buckles 11 on both sides, and the rear end of the side plate 3 is provided with a retaining edge 12. The second buckles 11 and the retaining edge 12 are engaged with each other to restrict the front and rear freedom of the rear plate 10 and the side plate 3. The second buckles 11 are disposed on the inner side of the rear plate 10.

[0040] A notch 33 is provided on the edge 12. The second buckle 11 passes through the notch 33 and then snaps down onto the edge 12. During installation, first push the back plate 10 forward so that the second buckle 11 passes through the notch 33, and then push the back plate 10 down so that the second buckle 11 snaps down onto the edge 12.

[0041] Alternatively, the second buckle 11 can be fastened downwards onto the edge 12 from the top of the edge 12; during installation, the rear plate 10 is pushed downwards from the top of the side plate 3 so that the second buckle 11 is fastened onto the edge 12.

[0042] Alternatively, the second buckle 11 is elastic and is elastically fastened to the edge 12. During installation, the rear plate 10 is pushed forward so that the second buckle 11 is elastically fastened to the edge 12.

[0043] The rear plate 10 has ribs 34 on both sides, and the rear end of the side plate 3 has a groove 35. The ribs 34 are inserted into the groove 35 to restrict the left and right freedom of the rear plate 10 and the side plate 3.

[0044] The bottom of the rear panel 10 is provided with a first insert rib 31, and the bottom of the inner liner assembly 2 is provided with a base 30. The base 30 is provided with a first slot 32. The first insert rib 31 is positioned and inserted into the first slot 32. When the rear panel 10 is pushed down, the first insert rib 31 is inserted into the first slot 32 to restrict the left, right and forward and backward freedom of the rear panel 10.

[0045] The second buckle 11 is provided with a second limiting part 13, and the buckle edge 12 is provided with a second limiting surface 14. The second limiting part 13 abuts against the second limiting surface 14 to prevent the rear plate 10 from coming out of the inner liner assembly 2.

[0046] The fixing part also includes a second fixing hole 15 disposed on the inner side of the rear plate 10 and a second fixing post hole 16 disposed on the inner liner assembly 2. The second fastener 17 (screw) passes through the second fixing hole 15 and is fastened to the second fixing post hole 16 so that the rear plate 10 is fixed on the inner liner assembly 2 to restrict the vertical freedom of the rear plate 10.

[0047] The rear end of the side panel 3 is provided with an inwardly extending first fixing ear 25, a first fixing hole 8 is provided on the first fixing ear 25, and a first fixing post hole 9 is provided on the rear side of the inner liner assembly 2. The rear panel 10 covers the outside of the first fixing hole 8 and the first fixing post hole 9, thereby hiding the first fixing hole 8, the first fixing post hole 9 and the first fastener inside the box.

[0048] The outer shell assembly 1 also includes a top plate 24 disposed on the upper side of the inner liner assembly 2. The fastening part includes a third buckle 18 disposed on the inner side of the top plate 24 and a second slot 19 disposed on the outer side of the inner liner assembly 2. The third buckle 18 and the second slot 19 are fastened to each other.

[0049] The third buckle 18 is provided with a third limiting part 20, and the second slot 19 is provided with a third limiting surface 21 on the upper side. The third limiting part 20 abuts against the third limiting surface 21 to prevent the top plate 24 from coming off the inner liner assembly 2.

[0050] The fixing part also includes a third fixing hole 22 provided on the inner liner assembly 2 and a third fixing post hole 23 provided on the inner side of the top plate 24. The third fastener (screw) passes through the third fixing hole 22 and is fastened to the third fixing post hole 23 so that the top plate 24 is fixed on the inner liner assembly 2.

[0051] The rear panel 10 has an inwardly extending second fixing ear 26 at its top, a second fixing hole 15 on the second fixing ear 26, and a second fixing post hole 16 on the top of the inner liner assembly 2. The top plate 24 covers the outside of the second fixing hole 15 and the second fixing post hole 16, thereby hiding the second fixing hole 15, the second fixing post hole 16 and the second fastener 17 inside the housing.

[0052] The third fixing hole 22 is located on the top side of the inner liner assembly 2, and the top plate 24 covers the outside of the third fixing hole 22 and the third fixing post hole 23, thereby hiding the third fixing hole 22, the third fixing post hole 23 and the third fastener inside the housing.

[0053] A sealing gasket 27 is provided between the screw head of the first fastener and the first fixing ear 25, between the screw head of the second fastener 17 and the second fixing ear 26, and between the screw head of the third fastener and the top side plate of the inner liner 28.

[0054] The inner liner assembly 2 includes an inner liner 28 and a front bracket 29 disposed on the front side of the inner liner 28. A first slot 5 and a second slot 19 are disposed on the front bracket 29.

[0055] The bottom of the inner liner 28 is fixed to the base 30.

[0056] When installing the dishwasher cabinet, first push the side panel 3 forward along the inner tub assembly 2 so that the first clip 4 and the first slot 5 engage with each other, then tighten the screws. Next, clip the rear panel 10 between the two side panels 3 so that the second clip 11 and the clip edge 12 engage with each other, then tighten the screws. Finally, cover the top panel 24, engage the third clip 18 and the second slot 19 with each other, then tighten the screws. The installation is now complete.

[0057] 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 cabinet, comprising an outer shell assembly (1) and an inner liner assembly (2) disposed within the outer shell assembly (1), characterized in that: A fastening part and a fixing part are provided between the inner side of the outer shell assembly (1) and the inner liner assembly (2). The outer shell assembly (1) is positioned on the inner liner assembly (2) by the fastening part, and the outer shell assembly (1) is fixed on the inner liner assembly (2) by the fixing part. The outer shell assembly (1) covers the outer side of the fastening part and the fixing part.

2. The dishwasher cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell assembly (1) includes side plates (3) respectively disposed on both sides of the inner liner assembly (2). The fastening part includes a first buckle (4) disposed on the inner side of the side plate (3) and a first slot (5) disposed on the outer side of the inner liner assembly (2). The first buckle (4) and the first slot (5) fasten to each other.

3. The dishwasher cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing part includes a first fixing hole (8) provided on the inner side of the side plate (3) and a first fixing post hole (9) provided on the inner liner assembly (2). The first fastener passes through the first fixing hole (8) and is fastened to the first fixing post hole (9) so that the side plate (3) is fixed on the inner liner assembly (2).

4. The dishwasher cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer shell assembly (1) also includes a rear plate (10) disposed on the rear side of the inner liner assembly (2). The rear plate (10) is provided with second buckles (11) on both sides respectively, and the rear end of the side plate (3) is provided with a retaining edge (12). The second buckles (11) and the retaining edge (12) are engaged with each other.

5. The dishwasher housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: A notch (33) is provided on the edge (12), and the second buckle (11) passes through the notch (33) and then fastens downwards onto the edge (12); Alternatively, the second buckle (11) is fastened downwards onto the edge (12) from the top of the edge (12); Alternatively, the second buckle (11) is elastic and snaps forward onto the edge (12).

6. The dishwasher housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rear plate (10) has ribs (34) on both sides, and the rear end of the side plate (3) has a groove (35) with the ribs (34) inserted into the groove (35).

7. The dishwasher housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the back panel (10) is provided with a first insert (31), the bottom of the inner liner assembly (2) is provided with a base (30), the base (30) is provided with a first slot (32), and the first insert (31) is positioned and inserted into the first slot (32).

8. The dishwasher housing according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing part also includes a second fixing hole (15) provided on the inner side of the rear plate (10) and a second fixing post hole (16) provided on the inner liner assembly (2). The second fastener (17) passes through the second fixing hole (15) and is fastened to the second fixing post hole (16) so that the rear plate (10) is fixed on the inner liner assembly (2).

9. The dishwasher housing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer shell assembly (1) also includes a top plate (24) disposed on the upper side of the inner liner assembly (2), and the fastening part includes a third buckle (18) disposed on the inner side of the top plate (24) and a second slot (19) disposed on the outer side of the inner liner assembly (2), wherein the third buckle (18) and the second slot (19) are fastened to each other.

10. The dishwasher housing according to claim 9, characterized in that: The fixing part also includes a third fixing hole (22) provided on the inner liner assembly (2) and a third fixing post hole (23) provided on the inner side of the top plate (24). The third fastener passes through the third fixing hole (22) and is fastened to the third fixing post hole (23) so that the top plate (24) is fixed on the inner liner assembly (2).