Bowl basket assembly and dishwasher

Abstract

The utility model discloses a bowl basket assembly and dish washing machine relates to dish washing machine technical field, wherein, bowl basket assembly includes bowl basket body and support structure, support structure is located bowl basket body, support structure includes first support structure and second support structure, first support structure is used for supporting the inner wall of cup, and second support structure is used for supporting the outer wall of cup. The utility model provides technical scheme has improved the support stability of bowl basket assembly to cup, has improved the use experience of dish washing machine.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In current dishwasher designs, dish racks are typically used to hold dishes, cups, and other tableware. However, traditional dish racks have a relatively simple structure for securing cups, usually using a flat bottom mesh and relying solely on simple dividers for restraint. Because cups are slender and have a high center of gravity, they are prone to wobbling or even tipping over under the high-pressure water jets from the dishwasher's spray arms, causing them to collide with each other, increasing the risk of breakage, and affecting cleaning performance and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a dish rack assembly and a dishwasher, which aims to improve the stability of the dish rack assembly in supporting cups and enhance the user experience of the dishwasher.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the bowl basket assembly proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] The bowl basket itself; and

[0006] A support structure is provided on the bowl basket body. The support structure includes a first support structure and a second support structure. The first support structure is used to support the inner wall of the cup, and the second support structure is used to support the outer wall of the cup.

[0007] In one embodiment, the bowl basket body has a positioning bend for abutting against the inner wall of the cup, and the first support structure is configured as the positioning bend.

[0008] In one embodiment, the bowl basket body is further provided with a positioning slope connected to the positioning bend, the positioning slope being used for the cup to abut against and to abut against the outer wall of the cup, and the second support structure is configured as the positioning slope.

[0009] In one embodiment, the bowl basket body is further provided with a positioning boss, which is located on the side of the first support structure away from the second support structure, and the positioning boss is used to support the end of the cup.

[0010] In one embodiment, the bowl basket assembly further includes a cup holder assembly, which includes a cup holder bracket and a cup tray movably connected. The cup holder bracket is disposed on the bowl basket body, and the cup tray has a hanging channel for the cup holder bracket to pass through. The hanging channel has a closed and opposite first end and a second end. The cup tray has a use state and a storage state. In the use state, the cup holder bracket abuts against the first end, and the cup tray is horizontally unfolded relative to the bowl basket body. In the storage state, the cup holder bracket abuts against the second end, and the cup tray is vertically attached to the bowl basket body.

[0011] In one embodiment, the cup tray includes an abutment plate located at the edge of the cup tray near the first end, and in the usage state, the abutment plate abuts against the wire of the side circumference of the bowl basket body.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cup tray includes a limiting buckle with a limiting groove. The opening of the limiting groove faces the outside of the bowl basket body so that the steel wire of the side of the bowl basket body can be inserted into it during use.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cup holder includes a limiting section extending into the hanging channel and a transition section connected to the limiting section. The transition section is inclined. The cup tray has an inclined section near the second end. The inclined section is inclined toward the inside of the hanging channel, and the inclined section has the same inclination angle as the transition section.

[0014] In the stored state, the transition section abuts against the inclined section.

[0015] In one embodiment, a hook-up opening is provided between the first end and the second end, and the hook-up opening is connected to the hook-up channel.

[0016] In one embodiment, the bowl basket assembly further includes a movable row disposed on the bowl basket body. The movable row includes a support rod rotatably connected to the bowl basket body and a plurality of support rods spaced apart on the support rod. The movable row has a flat state and an upright state. In the flat state, the support rod is used to abut against the end of the cup. In the upright state, the support rod is used to abut against the inner wall of the cup.

[0017] This utility model also proposes a dishwasher, including the aforementioned dish rack assembly.

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model involves setting a dish basket body and a support structure in a dish basket assembly. The support structure is located in the dish basket body and includes a first support structure and a second support structure. The first support structure supports the inner wall of the dish, and the second support structure supports the outer wall of the dish. Thus, through the cooperation of the first and second support structures, both the inner and outer walls of the dish are simultaneously supported, achieving comprehensive internal and external support. Compared to existing technologies that only support the outer wall of the dish, the support structure in this utility model supports both the inner and outer walls of the dish, increasing the contact area with the dish, improving the stability of the support, and consequently enhancing the user experience of the dishwasher. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the bowl basket assembly provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged structural diagram of part of it;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A diagram illustrating the use of the cup after it has been placed, showing the movable section in a flat position;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An enlarged structural diagram of another part of it;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the cup tray assembly in use;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of point A in the image;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A magnified view of section B in the image;

[0027] Figure 8 Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the cup holder assembly when the cup tray is in the stored state;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of one embodiment of the bowl basket assembly after another cup has been placed in it, wherein the movable row is in an upright position.

[0029] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0030] 100. Basket body; 101. Bottom mesh; 102. Side panels; 110. Horizontal wire; 120. Vertical wire; 130. Vertical line; 140. Positioning wire;

[0031] 200. Support structure; 210. First support structure; 211. Positioning bend; 220. Second support structure; 221. Positioning slope; 230. Third support structure; 231. Positioning boss;

[0032] 300. Cup holder assembly;

[0033] 400. Cup holder support; 410. Limiting section; 420. Adapter section; 430. Connecting section;

[0034] 500. Cup tray; 510. Hanging channel; 511. First end; 512. Second end; 513. Hanging opening; 520. Inclined section; 531. First side; 532. Second side; 540. Limiting structure; 541. Abutment plate; 542. Limiting buckle; 543. Limiting groove; 544. Limiting protrusion; 550. Locking groove;

[0035] 600, movable row; 610, support rod; 620, support rod.

[0036] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0038] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0039] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0040] In current dishwasher designs, dish racks are typically used to hold dishes, cups, and other tableware. However, traditional dish racks have a relatively simple structure for securing cups, usually using a flat bottom mesh and relying solely on simple dividers for restraint. Because cups are slender and have a high center of gravity, they are prone to wobbling or even tipping over under the high-pressure water jets from the dishwasher's spray arms, causing them to collide with each other, increasing the risk of breakage, and affecting cleaning performance and user experience.

[0041] This utility model proposes a bowl basket assembly.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, the bowl basket assembly includes a bowl basket body 100 and a support structure 200. The support structure 200 is disposed on the bowl basket body 100 and includes a first support structure 210 and a second support structure 220. The first support structure 210 is used to support the inner wall of the cup, and the second support structure 220 is used to support the outer wall of the cup.

[0043] Understandably, the bowl basket body 100 includes a number of horizontal wires 110, a number of vertical wires 120, and a number of vertical wires 130. These wires are connected to form a receiving groove for holding bowls, plates, cups, and other tableware. The bottom of the receiving groove is also the bottom mesh 101 of the bowl basket body 100, and the side walls of the receiving groove are also the side walls 102 of the bowl basket body 100. Traditional bowl baskets generally use a flat bottom mesh, relying solely on simple dividers to support the outer walls of the cups. This results in a limited contact area between the bowl basket and the cups, which cannot provide sufficient support, making the cups prone to wobbling or even tipping over.

[0044] Understandably, a dishwasher has vertical, front-back, and left-right directions. In one embodiment, the horizontal wire 110 extends along the left-right direction of the dishwasher, the vertical wire 120 extends along the front-back direction, and the vertical wire 130 extends along the vertical direction. In one embodiment, the horizontal wire 110 and the vertical wire 130 are an integral structure. In one embodiment, the horizontal wire 110, the vertical wire 120, and the vertical wire 130 are all made of steel to ensure the structural strength of the dish rack assembly. Of course, the horizontal wire 110, the vertical wire 120, and the vertical wire 130 can also be made of other materials, which are not limited here. In other embodiments, the dish rack body 100 can also be formed by setting perforations in a plate-like structure, wherein the perforations are set along the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0045] This invention provides a support structure 200 on the dish rack body 100. The support structure 200 includes a first support structure 210 and a second support structure 220. The first support structure 210 supports the inner wall of the cup, and the second support structure 220 supports the outer wall of the cup. Thus, through the cooperation of the first support structure 210 and the second support structure 220, both the inner and outer walls of the cup are effectively supported, increasing the contact area between the dish rack body 100 and the cup. This improves the stability and reliability of the dish rack assembly in supporting the cup, effectively preventing the cup from shaking, tipping, or even breaking during washing, thereby enhancing the dishwasher's user experience.

[0046] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In an embodiment of this utility model, the bowl basket body 100 is formed with a positioning bend 211, which is used to abut against the inner wall of the cup, and the first support structure 210 is configured as the positioning bend 211.

[0047] Specifically, in the solution shown in the figures of this utility model, the horizontal wires 110 in the bowl basket body 100 form positioning bends 211, which bulge upwards and are roughly parabolic in shape. Several horizontal wires 110 are arranged at intervals in the bowl basket body 100. When a cup is placed in the receiving groove, the rim of the cup faces upside down onto the bowl basket body 100. At this time, the inner wall of the cup abuts against the positioning bends 211, thereby providing support for the inner wall of the cup.

[0048] Understandably, the bending design of the positioning bend 211 increases the contact area with the inner wall of the cup, thereby improving the stability of the cup's support. In one embodiment, the distance between two adjacent horizontal threads 110 is 25mm-35mm to accommodate most cups. No limitation is placed on the distance between two adjacent horizontal threads 110.

[0049] Of course, in other embodiments, the first support structure 210 can also be configured as a positioning rod provided on the cross wire 110. The positioning rod extends in the vertical direction, and when the cup is placed in the dishwasher, the positioning plate abuts against the inner wall of the cup. In this way, support for the inner wall of the cup can also be achieved.

[0050] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In an embodiment of this utility model, the bowl basket body 100 is further provided with a positioning inclined part 221 connected to the positioning bend 211. The positioning inclined part 221 is used for the cup to abut against and to abut against the outer wall of the cup. The second support structure 220 is configured as the positioning inclined part 221.

[0051] Understandably, in one embodiment, the horizontal wire 110 is inclinedly arranged beside the positioning bend 211 to form a positioning slope 221. Thus, when the cup is placed in the receiving groove, the inner wall of the cup abuts against the positioning bend 211, while the cup rests against the positioning slope 221, causing the outer wall of the cup to abut against the positioning slope 221. The positioning slope 221 provides support for the outer wall of the cup, increasing the contact area and improving the stability of the cup's support; furthermore, it allows the cup to be placed at an angle within the dish rack assembly, which is beneficial for the cup's cleaning efficiency and drainage performance.

[0052] Meanwhile, both the positioning bend 211 and the positioning slope 221 are set on the horizontal thread 110, which facilitates the simplification of the first support structure 210 and the second support structure 220. Compared with the prior art, which sets a separate structure for fixing cups on the dish basket body 100, this utility model integrates the support structure 200 on the horizontal thread 110 of the dish basket body 100, thereby avoiding the setting of additional structures, avoiding low loading efficiency of the dish basket assembly, and improving space utilization. In addition, compared with the prior art, some fixing structures require complex screws, etc., this utility model can directly place the cups on the dish basket body 100, thereby avoiding assembly complexity, reducing assembly time, and improving the efficiency of the dishwasher.

[0053] Of course, in other embodiments, the second support structure 220 may also be a support rod or support plate provided on the longitudinal wire 120 to support the outer wall of the cup.

[0054] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In an embodiment of this utility model, the support structure 200 further includes a third support structure 230, which is used to support the end of the cup.

[0055] Understandably, the first support structure 210 supports the inner wall of the cup, and the second support structure 220 supports the outer wall of the cup. To further improve the stability of the cup, the support structure 200 also includes a third support structure 230, which supports the end face of the cup's rim. Thus, through the cooperation of the first support structure 210, the second support structure 220, and the third support structure 230, the inner wall, outer wall, and end face of the cup can be supported, achieving multi-directional and multi-point support and improving the stability of the cup.

[0056] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In an embodiment of this utility model, the bowl basket body 100 is further provided with a positioning boss 231, which is located on the side of the first support structure 210 away from the second support structure 220, and the third support structure 230 is configured as the positioning boss 231.

[0057] Understandably, when the cup is supported by the positioning bend 211 and the positioning slope 221, the rim of the cup will inevitably curl up on the side away from the positioning slope 221 because the cup leans against the positioning slope 221 at an angle. In one embodiment, a positioning wire 140 parallel to the longitudinal wire 120 is installed on the bottom mesh 101. The positioning wire 140 is located on the side of the positioning bend 211 away from the positioning slope 221. Except for the connection position with the bottom mesh 101, the other part of the positioning wire 140 protrudes upward to form a positioning boss 231. The positioning boss 231 is used to abut against the end of the cup where the rim is located, that is, the side of the cup where the rim is curled up overlaps the positioning boss 231. In this way, the contact area between the bowl basket assembly and the cup is further increased, and the support stability of the bowl basket assembly for the cup is further improved.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, the third support structure 230 can also be a positioning protrusion provided on the horizontal wire 110. The positioning protrusion is provided on the side of the positioning bend 211 away from the positioning slope 221, so as to achieve support for the end of the cup.

[0059] Please see Figures 4 to 9 In an embodiment of this utility model, the bowl basket assembly further includes a cup holder assembly 300. The cup holder assembly 300 includes a cup holder bracket 400 and a cup tray 500 that are movably connected. The cup holder bracket 400 is disposed on the bowl basket body 100. The cup tray 500 is provided with a hanging channel 510 through which the cup holder bracket 400 passes. The hanging channel 510 has a closed and opposite first end 511 and a second end 512. The cup tray 500 has a use state and a storage state. In the use state, the cup holder bracket 400 abuts against the first end 511, and the cup tray 500 is horizontally unfolded relative to the bowl basket body 100. In the storage state, the cup holder bracket 400 abuts against the second end 512, and the cup tray 500 is vertically attached to the bowl basket body 100.

[0060] Understandably, cups come in various shapes. In this invention, cups are broadly categorized into stemmed cups and cylindrical cups. Stemmed cups have a long, thin stem between the body and the base, while cylindrical cups do not. The support structure 200 mentioned earlier provides support for cylindrical cups, and the cup holder assembly 300 holds the stem of the stemmed cup to provide support for stemmed cups.

[0061] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 The cup holder assembly 300 includes a cup holder support 400 and a cup tray 500. The cup holder support 400 is fixed to the side wall 102 of the dish basket body 100, and the cup tray 500 is movably connected to the cup holder support 400, allowing the cup tray 500 to have both a usable and a stored state. Understandably, when it is necessary to wash stemmed glasses, the cup tray 500 is in the usable state, unfolded relative to the dish basket body 100 to hold the stem of the stemmed glass. When it is not necessary to wash stemmed glasses, the cup tray 500 is in the stored state, resting against the side wall 102 of the dish basket body 100 to provide space for other tableware. This improves the ease of use and flexibility of the dish basket assembly. In one embodiment, to facilitate the use of the cup holder assembly 300, the cup holder support 400 is fixed to the left and right side walls 102 of the dish basket body 100.

[0062] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cup holder bracket 400 is configured as a steel wire fixed to the side 102 of the bowl basket body 100. In one embodiment, the steel wire is generally U-shaped. More specifically, the cup holder bracket 400 includes a connecting section 430, transition sections 420 disposed at both ends of the connecting section 430, and limiting sections 410 respectively connected to the two transition sections 420. The connecting section 430 and the limiting section 410 both extend in the front-back direction. The connecting section 430 is fixed to the side 102 of the bowl basket body 100, and the limiting section 410 is used to extend into the hanging channel 510.

[0063] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the cup tray 500 has a hooking channel 510 extending along the width direction of the cup tray 500. In the stored state, the width direction of the cup tray 500 is aligned with the vertical direction of the dishwasher; in the use state, the width direction of the cup tray 500 is aligned with the horizontal direction of the dishwasher. The hooking channel 510 has a first end 511 and a second end 512, and the limiting section 410 of the cup holder bracket 400 extends into the hooking channel 510 to connect the cup tray 500. The cup tray 500 is movable relative to the cup holder bracket 400 so that the first end 511 or the second end 512 abuts against the cup holder bracket 400. It is understood that both the first end 511 and the second end 512 are closed to prevent the cup holder bracket 400 from detaching from the first end 511 or the second end 512. When the first end 511 of the cup tray 500 abuts against the cup holder bracket 400, the cup tray 500 is horizontally unfolded relative to the bowl basket body 100, and the cup tray 500 is in use. When the second end 512 of the cup tray 500 abuts against the cup holder bracket 400, the cup tray 500 is vertically pressed against the side 102 of the bowl basket body 100, and the cup tray 500 is in storage.

[0064] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 7 In the embodiments of this utility model, a limiting structure 540 is provided on the cup tray 500. It can be understood that the limiting structure 540 can be used to limit the unfolding angle of the cup tray 500 in the use state, and can also reduce the possibility of the cup tray 500 swaying in the use state, so as to ensure the stability of the cup tray 500 in the use state.

[0065] Understandably, in one embodiment, to improve the cleaning and draining effect of the stemmed glass, the stemmed glass is placed at an angle. Correspondingly, when the cup tray 500 is in use, the cup tray 500 has a certain upward tilt angle relative to the plane where the bottom mesh 101 of the bowl basket body 100 is located. The tilt angle of the cup tray 500 in use is achieved by the limiting structure 540, and there is no limitation on the tilt angle of the cup tray 500 in use.

[0066] Please see Figure 7 In an embodiment of this utility model, the limiting structure 540 includes an abutment plate 541, which is located at the edge of the cup tray 500 near the first end 511. In use, the abutment plate 541 abuts against the steel wire of the side circumference 130 of the bowl basket body 100.

[0067] Specifically, in one embodiment, the limiting structure 540 includes an abutment plate 541 located at the edge of the cup tray 500 near the first end 511 and extending along the front-rear direction of the dishwasher. In use, the abutment plate 541 abuts against the steel wires of the side circumference 102 of the dish rack body 100, i.e., against the vertical wires 130, thereby limiting the displacement of the cup tray 500 in the left-right direction and restricting the rotation of the cup tray 500 relative to the cup holder support 400. In one embodiment, the abutment plate 541 and the cup tray 500 are integrally formed, which simplifies the structure of the cup tray 500.

[0068] In another embodiment, the limiting structure 540 includes a limiting buckle 542, which has a limiting groove 543. The opening of the limiting groove 543 is disposed facing the outside of the bowl basket body 100 so that the steel wire of the side wall 130 of the bowl basket body 100 can be inserted into it in the use state.

[0069] Understandably, the limiting buckle 542 includes two opposing limiting arms, with a limiting groove 543 formed between the two limiting arms. The limiting groove 543 is used for the steel wire of the side wall 102 of the bowl basket body 100 to be engaged. Understandably, the limiting buckle 542 itself has a certain degree of elasticity, allowing the steel wire to be engaged and disengaged. In one embodiment, the limiting buckle 542 is made of plastic. Thus, when the tray body is in use, the steel wire of the side wall 102 of the bowl basket body 100 is engaged in the limiting groove 543, thereby limiting the displacement of the cup tray 500 in the front-back and left-right directions, thereby improving the stability of the cup tray 500 in use.

[0070] In one embodiment, at least one of the two opposing walls of the limiting groove 543 is provided with a limiting protrusion 544 near the opening of the limiting groove 543. It is understood that the limiting protrusion 544 is used to prevent the steel wire of the side wall 102 of the basket body 100 from dislodging from the limiting groove 543. In the embodiment shown in the figures of this utility model, limiting protrusions 544 are provided on both opposing limiting arms of the limiting groove 543, and in the embodiment shown in the figures of this utility model, the limiting protrusions 544 are generally circular. Thus, when the steel wire contacts the limiting protrusion 544 and engages with the limiting groove 543, a "click" sound will be emitted, which reminds the user that the steel wire and the limiting buckle 542 are properly engaged, improving ease of use.

[0071] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 8In an embodiment of this utility model, the cup holder 400 includes a limiting section 410 extending into the hanging channel 510 and a transition section 420 connected to the limiting section 410. The transition section 420 is inclined. The cup tray 500 has an inclined section 520 near the second end 512. The inclined section 520 is inclined toward the inside of the hanging channel 510, and the inclination angle of the inclined section 520 is the same as that of the transition section 420. In the storage state, the transition section 420 abuts against the inclined section 520.

[0072] Understandably, the cup holder support 400 includes a limiting section 410 and a connecting section 420. In one embodiment, the connecting section 420 is inclined. The cup tray 500 has an inclined section 520 near the second end 512, which is inclined towards the inside of the hanging channel 510, and the inclination angle of the inclined section 520 and the connecting section 420 are the same. When the cup tray 500 is in the stored state, the inclined section 520 abuts against the connecting section 420. Thus, the inclined arrangement of the inclined section 520 and the connecting section 420 allows the cup tray 500 to rest against the side 102 of the bowl basket body 100 in the stored state, achieving self-weight stability of the cup tray 500 in the stored state and preventing the cup tray 500 from shaking in the stored state. In one embodiment, the inclination angle of the connecting section 420 and the inclined section 520 is 25°-38°.

[0073] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 8 In an embodiment of this utility model, a hook-up opening 513 is provided between the first end 511 and the second end 512, and the hook-up opening 513 is connected to the hook-up channel 510.

[0074] Understandably, the cup tray 500 has a first end 511 and a second end 512 opposite to each other along its width direction, and a first side 531 and a second side 532 opposite to each other along its thickness direction. The hook opening 513 is provided on the first side 531. This facilitates the installation of the cup tray 500 onto the cup holder 400, and at the same time realizes the detachable connection between the cup tray 500 and the cup holder 400, so that the cup tray 500 can be removed when not in use to obtain more storage space; it also facilitates the replacement of the cup tray 500.

[0075] When installing the cup tray 500, align the hook opening 513 with the limiting section 410 of the cup holder bracket 400, so that the limiting section 410 extends into the hook channel 510. Move the cup tray 500 so that the hook channel 510 and the limiting section 410 of the cup holder bracket 400 move relative to each other. When the first end 511 of the cup tray 500 abuts against the limiting section 410, the cup tray 500 is in use, with the first side 531 facing upward and the second side 532 facing downward. When the second end 512 of the cup tray 500 abuts against the limiting section 410, the cup tray 500 is in a retracted state, with the first side 531 resting against the side wall 102 of the dish rack body 100.

[0076] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 In an embodiment of this utility model, the cup tray 500 has a retaining groove 550 on the side near the second end 512, which is used to retain the cup handle. Specifically, in one embodiment, the retaining groove 550 has a flexible layer on its groove wall, which is used to contact the cup handle to avoid damage to the cup caused by hard contact. In one embodiment, the retaining groove 550 is integrally molded using a two-color injection molding process.

[0077] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 9 In an embodiment of this utility model, the bowl basket assembly further includes a movable row 600 disposed on the bowl basket body 100. The movable row 600 includes a support rod 610 rotatably connected to the bowl basket body 100 and a plurality of support rods 620 spaced apart on the support rod 610. The movable row 600 has a flat state and an upright state. In the flat state, the support rod 610 is used to abut against the end of the cup. In the upright state, the support rod 620 is used to abut against the inner wall of the cup.

[0078] Understandably, in one embodiment, the basket assembly further includes a movable row 600, which is disposed on the bottom mesh 101 of the basket body 100. Multiple movable rows 600 may be provided, and this is not limited. The movable row 600 includes a support rod 610, multiple support rods 620, and a movable latch. The movable row 600 has a flat position and an upright position, and the movable latch is used to lock the switching of the movable row 600's state. The support rod 610 is rotatably connected to the bottom mesh 101 of the basket body 100, and the multiple support rods 620 are fixedly disposed at intervals on the support rod 610. When the movable latch is unlocked, rotating the support rod 610 causes the support rods 620 to rotate, thereby causing the support rods 620 to be upright or flat. When the support rod 620 is laid flat, it extends horizontally along the dishwasher, and the movable row 600 is in a flat position. In this state, the support rod 610 can accommodate the end of a cylindrical cup with a large opening. When the support rod 620 is raised, it extends vertically along the dishwasher, and the movable row 600 is in an upright position. The raised support rod 620 can then extend into the inner wall of a stemmed glass, abutting against it, allowing the glass to be supported by the support rod 620 and the locking groove 550. It is worth noting that the movable latch in the movable row 600 is existing technology and will not be described further.

[0079] Thus, this invention, by incorporating a support structure 200 within the dish rack assembly, achieves multi-point support for cylindrical cups, improving the stability of the support. Simultaneously, integrating the support structure 200 with the dish rack body 100 avoids the need for additional fixing structures, preventing the occupation of extra space within the dish rack and improving the space utilization within the dishwasher. Furthermore, the support structure 200 and the cup holder assembly 300 in this invention have relatively simple structures, avoiding the use of complex structures and assembly complexity, thus improving the assembly efficiency of the dishwasher. In addition, this invention provides excellent support for both cylindrical and stemmed cups, thereby improving the dishwasher's versatility. Moreover, it eliminates the need for frequent structural adjustments to adapt to different types of cups, enhancing the ease of use of the dishwasher.

[0080] This utility model also proposes a dishwasher, which includes a dish rack assembly. The specific structure of the dish rack assembly is as described in the above embodiments. Since this dishwasher adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0081] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A bowl basket assembly, characterized in that, include: Bowl basket body; and A support structure is provided on the bowl basket body. The support structure includes a first support structure and a second support structure. The first support structure is used to support the inner wall of the cup, and the second support structure is used to support the outer wall of the cup.

2. The bowl basket assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bowl basket body has a positioning bend for abutting against the inner wall of the cup, and the first support structure is configured as the positioning bend.

3. The bowl basket assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The bowl basket body is also provided with a positioning slope connected to the positioning bend. The positioning slope is used for the cup to abut against and to abut against the outer wall of the cup. The second support structure is configured as the positioning slope.

4. The bowl basket assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bowl basket body is also provided with a positioning boss, which is located on the side of the first support structure away from the second support structure, and the positioning boss is used to support the end of the cup.

5. The bowl basket assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bowl basket assembly also includes a cup holder assembly, which includes a cup holder bracket and a cup tray that are movably connected. The cup holder bracket is disposed on the bowl basket body, and the cup tray has a hanging channel for the cup holder bracket to pass through. The hanging channel has a closed and opposite first end and a second end. The cup tray has a use state and a storage state. In the use state, the cup holder bracket abuts against the first end, and the cup tray is horizontally unfolded relative to the bowl basket body. In the storage state, the cup holder bracket abuts against the second end, and the cup tray is vertically attached to the bowl basket body.

6. The bowl basket assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cup tray includes an abutment plate located at the edge of the cup tray near the first end, and in the usage state, the abutment plate abuts against the steel wire of the side circumference of the bowl basket body.

7. The bowl basket assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cup tray includes a limiting buckle with a limiting groove. The opening of the limiting groove faces the outside of the bowl basket body so that the steel wire of the side of the bowl basket body can be inserted into it during use.

8. The bowl basket assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cup holder bracket includes a limiting section extending into the hanging channel and a transition section connected to the limiting section. The transition section is inclined. The cup tray has an inclined section near the second end. The inclined section is inclined towards the inside of the hanging channel, and the inclined section has the same inclination angle as the transition section. In the stored state, the transition section abuts against the inclined section.

9. The bowl basket assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A hook-up opening is provided between the first end and the second end, and the hook-up opening is connected to the hook-up channel.

10. The bowl basket assembly as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The bowl basket assembly also includes a movable row disposed on the bowl basket body. The movable row includes a support rod rotatably connected to the bowl basket body and a plurality of support rods spaced apart on the support rod. The movable row has a flat state and an upright state. In the flat state, the support rod is used to abut against the end of the cup. In the upright state, the support rod is used to abut against the inner wall of the cup.

11. A dishwasher, characterized in that, Includes the bowl basket assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

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