Partition assembly for a dishwasher and dishwasher

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of baffle assembly and dishwasher for dishwasher, baffle assembly includes the relative displacement of two plate bodies in front-back direction, two plate bodies cooperate and separate or communicate with upper space and lower space, at least one plate body is equipped with the luminous body for the illumination of the inner cavity of the cabinet of dishwasher. Baffle assembly not only has the effect of separating the inner cavity of the cabinet of dishwasher, but also has the effect of illumination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dishwasher technology, specifically to a partition assembly for a dishwasher and a dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most dishwashers on the market generally consist of a cabinet and a spray system located within the cabinet. The spray system draws water from the bottom of the cabinet into a spray nozzle and sprays it into the washing chamber to rinse the dishes. The washing chamber volume of most dishwashers is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the amount of dishes to be washed. When the number of dishes to be washed is small, placing them in a large washing chamber not only affects the washing effect but also wastes water. Furthermore, for some larger-capacity dishwashers, users often store dishes inside after washing. In this case, if only a small number of dishes are used per meal, the stored dishes must be washed together with the main dishes in the next wash cycle, also wasting water and electricity.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, Chinese invention patent application CN201911035674.4 (publication number CN110638406A), entitled "A Dishwasher and Its Control Method," discloses a structure in which the inner tub of the dishwasher can be divided into two independent parts, upper and lower, by a partition. When the partition divides the inner tub into two parts, i.e., in a "dual-cavity" state, the lower part of the inner tub can be used to wash tableware, while the upper part can be used for drying, disinfecting, and storing clean tableware. When the user needs to wash a large number of tableware, the partition can be retracted or folded to connect the upper and lower parts, forming a large cavity, i.e., in a "connected" state, where the upper and lower parts can complete the washing function simultaneously.

[0004] However, the current partition assembly has a single function, which is only to divide the inside of the dishwasher into two cavities. Utility Model Content

[0005] The first technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a partition assembly for a dishwasher that also has a lighting function, in light of the existing technology.

[0006] The second technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a dishwasher that uses the above-mentioned partition assembly, in view of the current state of the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the first technical problem mentioned above is as follows: a partition assembly for a dishwasher, which is used to be installed in the cabinet of the dishwasher to divide the inner cavity of the dishwasher cabinet into an upper space and a lower space. The partition assembly includes two plates that can generate relative displacement in the front-rear direction. The two plates cooperate to separate or connect the upper space and the lower space. At least one of the plates is provided with a light-emitting element for illuminating the inner cavity of the dishwasher cabinet.

[0008] To reduce the obstruction of light by the plate, the plate with the light-emitting element is a glass plate.

[0009] Preferably, the light-emitting element extends along one of the side walls of the glass plate, and the top and bottom walls of the glass plate are both frosted surfaces. The frosted surfaces can refract light at different angles, thereby illuminating the entire interior cavity of the box.

[0010] To improve the drying efficiency of tableware, at least one of the plates is equipped with a heating element, which is laid on the plate to provide a wider and more uniform heating area and save space.

[0011] In the above scheme, the partition assembly includes a fixed plate and a movable plate. The fixed plate is arranged horizontally, and the movable plate is arranged to move relative to the fixed plate in the front-to-back direction. The movable plate and the fixed plate cooperate to separate or connect the upper space and the lower space. The heating element and the light-emitting element are both set on the fixed plate, which makes it easy for the heating element and the light-emitting element to be connected to the power supply via wires. If the heating element and the light-emitting element are set on the movable plate, the wires will be pulled during the movement of the movable plate, and the wires will need to be handled, which is more troublesome. However, this problem does not exist when they are set on the fixed plate. Of course, the heating element and the light-emitting element can also be equipped with dry batteries.

[0012] To further improve the illumination range, the light source is located at the rear of the fixed plate, so that the light shines from back to front, resulting in a wide illumination range.

[0013] Preferably, the heating element is disposed on the bottom wall surface of the fixed plate, which improves the aesthetics.

[0014] Preferably, the partition assembly includes a fixed plate and a movable plate. The fixed plate is arranged laterally, and the movable plate is arranged to move relative to the fixed plate in the front-to-back direction. The movable plate cooperates with the fixed plate to separate or connect the upper and lower spaces. The movable plate is equipped with a probe for detecting the condition inside the box, and / or, the movable plate is equipped with a disinfection component. During the movement of the movable plate, the probe can dynamically scan and detect the condition inside the box, reducing blind spots; similarly, the disinfection component can dynamically sterilize and disinfect the inside of the box, reducing blind spots.

[0015] The partition assembly includes a fixed plate and a movable plate. The fixed plate is arranged laterally, and the movable plate is positioned to move relative to the fixed plate in the front-back direction. The movable plate and the fixed plate cooperate to separate or connect the upper and lower spaces. To guide the movement trajectory of the movable plate, the partition assembly also includes a guide structure connected to the movable plate for guiding its movement trajectory. The guide structure includes a guide sleeve and a guide rod extending in the front-back direction. The guide sleeve has a through hole for the guide rod to pass through, and the guide sleeve and the guide rod can be displaced in the front-back direction. This guide structure is simple in design.

[0016] In the above scheme, the partition assembly also includes a U-shaped frame with an opening at the front. The fixed plate is installed in the frame and located at the rear of the frame. The movable plate can pass through or enter the frame from the opening. The bottom of the movable plate is provided with a guide sleeve. The frame is provided with a guide rod extending in the front-back direction.

[0017] To ensure that the moving plate is subjected to uniform force, there are two guide rods spaced apart in the left-right direction, and correspondingly, there are two guide sleeves.

[0018] In order to drive the moving plate to move back and forth, one of the guide rods is a screw rod, and the through hole of the guide sleeve that cooperates with the guide rod is a threaded hole. The screw rod is connected to the driving component for driving.

[0019] The other guide rod is a smooth rod, and correspondingly, the through hole of the guide sleeve that mates with this guide rod is a smooth hole. The driving component drives the screw to rotate, and the guide sleeve with the threaded hole moves along the screw, causing the moving plate to move synchronously. Because the other guide rod is a smooth rod and the through hole of the guide sleeve is a smooth hole, the friction between the two will not be very large, and will not cause much resistance to the movement of the moving plate.

[0020] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the second technical problem mentioned above is: a dishwasher using the above-mentioned partition assembly, characterized in that it further includes a cabinet with an open front side of the inner cavity, and the partition assembly is disposed in the inner cavity of the cabinet.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: by setting a light-emitting body on at least one of the plates, since the partition assembly is located in the middle of the dishwasher cabinet, setting the light-emitting body on the partition assembly provides a wide illumination range; thus, the partition assembly not only serves to separate the inner cavity of the dishwasher cabinet, but also serves to provide illumination. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the partition assembly of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1A sectional view;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure from another direction;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the partition assembly of Embodiment 2 of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the dishwasher of this preferred embodiment includes a cabinet and a partition assembly. The front of the inner cavity of the cabinet is open. The partition assembly is disposed in the cabinet and divides the inner cavity of the dishwasher cabinet into an upper space and a lower space. The partition assembly includes two plates that can generate relative displacement in the front-back direction. The two plates cooperate to separate or connect the upper space and the lower space.

[0029] In this embodiment, the partition assembly includes a fixed plate 1 and a movable plate 2. The fixed plate 1 is horizontally disposed at the rear of the inner cavity of the box, and the movable plate 2 is arranged to move relative to the fixed plate 1 in the front-back direction. The movable plate 2 cooperates with the fixed plate 1 to separate or connect the upper space and the lower space.

[0030] The above are existing technologies and will not be elaborated further here.

[0031] The partition assembly also includes a guide structure for guiding the movement trajectory of the movable plate 2. The guide structure is connected to the movable plate 2 and includes a guide sleeve 3 and a guide rod 4 extending in the front-rear direction. The guide sleeve 3 has a through hole 31 through which the guide rod 4 passes, and the guide sleeve 3 and the guide rod 4 can generate displacement in the front-rear direction.

[0032] Specifically, the partition assembly also includes a U-shaped frame 5, which can be integrally formed or composed of three rods connected together. The front of the frame 5 is open, forming an opening 51. A fixed plate 1 is installed in the frame 5 and located at the rear of the frame 5. A movable plate 2 can pass through or enter the frame 5 from the opening 51. A guide sleeve 3 is provided at the bottom of the movable plate 2. Guide rods 4 extending in the front-to-back direction are provided on the frame 5. There are two guide rods 4 spaced apart in the left-to-right direction, and correspondingly, there are two guide sleeves.

[0033] In this embodiment, one of the guide rods 4 is a screw, and the through hole 31 of the guide sleeve that cooperates with the guide rod 4 is a threaded hole. The two adopt a screw thread transmission method. The screw is driven and connected to the driving component 41, which can be a motor and is set on the frame.

[0034] The other guide rod 4 is a smooth rod, and correspondingly, the through hole 31 of the guide sleeve that mates with this guide rod 4 is a smooth hole. A smooth rod means that the peripheral wall surface of the guide rod 4 is smooth or substantially smooth, and a smooth hole means that the inner wall surface of the through hole 31 is smooth or substantially smooth. Figure 3 In the direction shown, the guide rod 4 on the right is a screw, and the guide rod 4 on the left is a smooth rod.

[0035] The driving component drives the screw to rotate, and the guide sleeve with the threaded hole moves along the screw, thereby driving the moving plate 2 to move synchronously. Because the other guide rod 4 is a smooth rod and the through hole 31 of the guide sleeve is a smooth hole, the friction between the two will not be very large, and will not cause great resistance to the movement of the moving plate 2.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, at least one of the plates is provided with a light-emitting element 6 for illuminating the inner cavity of the dishwasher cabinet. In order to reduce the obstruction of light by the plate, the plate with the light-emitting element 6 is a glass plate, and the light-emitting element 6 extends along one of the side walls of the glass plate. The top and bottom walls of the glass plate are both frosted surfaces. The frosted surfaces can refract light at different angles, thereby illuminating the entire inner cavity of the cabinet.

[0037] At least one of the plates is equipped with a heating element (not shown in the figure). The heating element is laid out on the plate, which provides a wider and more uniform heating area, improves the drying efficiency of tableware, and saves space. The heating element can be an existing heating wire, arranged in an S-shaped meandering pattern on the wall of the plate.

[0038] In this embodiment, both the heating element and the light-emitting element 6 are mounted on the fixed plate 1. This makes it easy for the heating element and the light-emitting element 6 to be connected to the power source via wires. If the heating element and the light-emitting element 6 are mounted on the movable plate 2, the wires will be pulled during the movement of the movable plate 2, and the wires will need to be handled, which is quite troublesome. However, this problem does not exist when mounted on the fixed plate 1. Of course, the heating element and the light-emitting element 6 can also be equipped with dry batteries.

[0039] The rear panel of the frame 5 has a groove 52 with the opening facing forward. The light-emitting body 6 and the rear side of the fixing plate 1 are both embedded in the groove 52. The light-emitting body 6 is located at the rear of the fixing plate 1, so that the light shines from back to front and the illumination range is wide.

[0040] The heating element is located on the bottom wall of the fixed plate 1, which is aesthetically pleasing; otherwise, it would protrude from the upper surface of the fixed plate 1, affecting the appearance.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment, based on embodiment 1, also includes a probe 7 and a disinfection component.

[0043] The movable plate 2 is equipped with a probe 7 for detecting the condition inside the box, and / or, the movable plate 2 is equipped with a disinfection component.

[0044] In this embodiment, probes 7 are provided at both the top and bottom of the movable plate 2, and disinfection components are also provided at both the top and bottom of the movable plate 2. Both the probes 7 and the disinfection components can adopt existing structures, such as a camera for the probes 7 and an ultraviolet lamp for the disinfection components.

[0045] During the movement of the moving plate 2, the probe 7 can dynamically scan and detect the situation inside the box, identify the cleanliness of the tableware, and reduce blind spots; similarly, the disinfection component can dynamically sterilize and disinfect the inside of the box, reducing blind spots.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Since the embodiments disclosed in this utility model can be set in different directions, these terms indicating direction are only for illustration and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

Claims

1. A partition assembly for a dishwasher, used to divide the interior of the dishwasher's cabinet into an upper space and a lower space, the partition assembly comprising two plates capable of relative displacement in a front-rear direction, the two plates cooperating to separate or connect the upper space and the lower space, characterized in that, At least one of the plates is provided with a light-emitting element (6) for illuminating the interior cavity of the dishwasher.

2. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plate with the light-emitting body (6) is a glass plate.

3. The partition assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The light-emitting element (6) extends along one of the sidewalls of the glass plate, and the top and bottom surfaces of the glass plate are both frosted.

4. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the plates is provided with a heating element, which is laid on the plate.

5. The partition assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The partition assembly includes a fixed plate (1) and a movable plate (2). The fixed plate (1) is arranged laterally, and the movable plate (2) is arranged to move relative to the fixed plate (1) in the front-back direction. The movable plate (2) cooperates with the fixed plate (1) to separate or connect the upper space and the lower space.

6. The partition assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heating element and the light-emitting element (6) are both mounted on the fixed plate (1).

7. The partition assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The light-emitting element (6) is located at the rear of the fixed plate (1).

8. The partition assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The partition assembly includes a fixed plate (1) and a movable plate (2). The fixed plate (1) is arranged laterally, and the movable plate (2) is arranged to move relative to the fixed plate (1) in the front-back direction. The movable plate (2) cooperates with the fixed plate (1) to separate or connect the upper space and the lower space. The movable plate (2) is provided with a probe (7) for detecting the situation inside the box, and / or, the movable plate (2) is provided with a disinfection component.

9. The partition assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The partition assembly includes a fixed plate (1) and a movable plate (2). The fixed plate (1) is arranged laterally, and the movable plate (2) is arranged to move relative to the fixed plate (1) in the front-back direction. The movable plate (2) cooperates with the fixed plate (1) to separate or connect the upper space and the lower space. The partition assembly also includes a guide structure connected to the movable plate (2) for guiding the movement trajectory of the movable plate (2). The guide structure includes a guide sleeve (3) and a guide rod (4) extending in the front-back direction. The guide sleeve (3) is provided with a through hole (31) for the guide rod (4) to pass through, and the guide sleeve (3) and the guide rod (4) can generate displacement in the front-back direction.

10. The partition assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The partition assembly also includes a U-shaped frame (5), with an opening (51) on the front side of the frame (5). The fixed plate (1) is installed in the frame (5) and located at the rear of the frame (5). The movable plate (2) can pass through or enter the frame (5) from the opening (51). The bottom of the movable plate (2) is provided with a guide sleeve (3). The frame (5) is provided with a guide rod (4) extending in the front-rear direction.

11. The partition assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that: There are two guide rods (4) and they are spaced apart in the left and right direction. Correspondingly, there are two guide sleeves (3).

12. The partition assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that: One of the guide rods (4) is a screw, and the through hole (31) of the guide sleeve (3) that cooperates with the guide rod (4) is a threaded hole. The screw is connected to the drive component (41) for driving. The other guide rod (4) is a smooth rod, and the corresponding through hole (31) of the guide sleeve (3) that cooperates with the guide rod (4) is a smooth hole.

13. A dishwasher using the partition assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, It also includes a box with an open front side of the inner cavity, and the partition assembly is disposed in the inner cavity of the box.

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