A dishwashing apparatus

Abstract

This utility model discloses a dishwasher, comprising: a washing rack inside a housing, including several parallelly placed shelf components with a passageway between them, and several spaced positioning parts inside each shelf component; a brush assembly driven by a drive unit to reciprocate within the passageway; and a water guiding system including a water outlet corresponding to the brush assembly. When the brush assembly brushes vertically placed tableware in the passageway, the water guiding system adds liquid to the brush assembly, which is then ejected as the brush assembly rotates to clean the tableware. This utility model provides a dishwasher in which, under centrifugal force, flexible bristles continuously rotate and brush away dirt from spoons, chopsticks, and dishes, while hot water is ejected along the rotating shaft of the flexible bristles, continuously replenishing the water supply as the flexible bristles clean the dishes; a translation component drives a synchronous traveling frame to move back and forth within the passageway, enabling the washing of all tableware within the dishwasher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household products, and in particular to a dishwashing device. Background Technology

[0002] A dishwasher is a device that automatically cleans tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, and forks. Dishwashers can be classified into five main types based on their structure: cabinet type, hood type, basket type, belt type, and ultrasonic type. They reduce the labor intensity in the kitchen, improve work efficiency, and enhance cleanliness and hygiene.

[0003] Most existing dishwashers use high-pressure water rinsing, ultrasonic vibration, or circulating water flow with detergent to remove stains from dishes. However, high-pressure water rinsing and ultrasonic vibration can easily cause the dishes to collide and damage them. Circulating water flow with detergent requires rinsing with clean water after washing, which is a long and inefficient process. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of dishwasher to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a dishwashing device to solve the problems mentioned above.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A dishwashing device, comprising:

[0007] case;

[0008] The cleaning rack located inside the housing includes several parallel shelf components with aisle space between them, and several positioning parts arranged at intervals inside each shelf component.

[0009] The brush assembly, which works in conjunction with the cleaning rack, is driven by a drive unit to reciprocate within the aisle space.

[0010] A water guiding system that works in conjunction with the brush assembly includes a water outlet corresponding to the brush assembly;

[0011] When the brush assembly brushes the vertically placed tableware in the aisle space, the water guiding system adds liquid to the brush assembly, and the liquid is splashed out as the brush assembly rotates to clean the tableware.

[0012] Furthermore, at least one set of the brush assembly is provided. The brush assembly includes brush bristles, a rotating shaft and a rotary motor. At least one set of the rotary motor is provided. The brush assembly is located inside the synchronous traveling frame. The synchronous traveling frame is provided with a translation component connected to the drive unit.

[0013] Furthermore, the water guiding system includes a conduit and a water guiding pump, wherein the conduit has an input end and an output end connected to the water guiding pump.

[0014] Furthermore, the water pump is located inside the water tank, which is built into the housing, and the liquid in the water tank can be any one of cold water, hot water, or a cleaning mixture.

[0015] Furthermore, the housing has a built-in slide section located on both sides of the inner wall of the housing cavity and adapted to the synchronous traveling frame.

[0016] Furthermore, the shelf assembly is installed inside the housing via a connecting beam. The shelf assembly includes a main frame and several supporting members connected to the main frame. The positioning part is located inside the supporting member. The supporting member is a hollowed-out area formed by two corresponding struts or two corresponding struts and connecting rods. The hollowed-out area is the positioning part.

[0017] Furthermore, there is an included angle α between the support member and the main frame.

[0018] Furthermore, the main frame is also equipped with auxiliary connecting rods adapted to the support components.

[0019] Furthermore, the support member is provided with a detachable limiting member or a supporting member located below the support member.

[0020] Furthermore, a drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the housing, a water guide slope is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the housing and the door, and a movable cover is provided on the housing.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] This utility model provides a dishwashing device in which flexible bristles rotate continuously under the action of centrifugal force to scrub and remove stains from spoons, chopsticks and dishes. At the same time, hot water is thrown out along the flexible bristles on the rotating shaft, and hot water is continuously replenished while the flexible bristles are scrubbing the dishes. Meanwhile, the translation component drives the synchronous traveling frame to move back and forth in the aisle space, which can realize the scrubbing of all the tableware in the dishwasher.

[0023] The spaced-out positioning section ensures that the tableware is arranged vertically at intervals, preventing them from colliding with each other. The flexible bristles will not damage the tableware. The flexible bristles come into direct contact with the stains, and the hot water is spun out at high speed by the high-speed centrifugal force of the flexible bristles, resulting in stronger cleaning power. Even without the use of detergent, effective cleaning can be achieved, making the entire cleaning process more efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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.

[0025] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the present invention, specifically at point A.

[0027] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the present invention, specifically at point B.

[0028] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0029] 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

[0030] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] according to Figures 1-4 As shown:

[0032] A dishwashing device includes: a housing 1, a washing rack 2 located inside the housing 1, and a brush assembly 3 cooperating with the washing rack 2. The washing rack 2 includes a plurality of shelf assemblies 21 placed parallel to each other. The brush assembly 3 includes a plurality of bristles 31 located between the shelf assemblies 21. The bristles 31 are connected to a rotating shaft 32 and are driven by a rotary motor 33 to rotate. The housing 1 is provided with a drive unit 4 for driving the brush assembly 3 to reciprocate horizontally and a water guiding system cooperating with the brush assembly 3. The drive unit 4 drives the brush assembly 3 to move back and forth inside the washing rack 2 and, in conjunction with the water guiding system, delivers water to the brush assembly 3, so that while the bristles 31 rotate to brush and clean the tableware, the liquid is splashed out with the rotation of the brush assembly 3 to clean the tableware.

[0033] In this structure, the washing rack 2 is formed by combining the shelf assembly 21 and multiple sets of connecting beams 22. The connecting beams 22 are installed and connected to the inner wall of the shell 1 to form an installation area for the shelf assembly 21. A passage space 100 for the brush assembly 3 to travel is formed between the shelf assemblies 21, as shown in the figure. The longitudinal shelf assembly 21 is combined with the transverse connecting beam 22. Several sets of shelf assemblies 21 are connected to the upper and lower sets of connecting beams 22 from front to back. The shelf assembly 21 has several positioning parts 5 for vertical installation or placement of tableware. The positioning parts 5 are evenly arranged in multiple layers on the shelf assembly 21.

[0034] In the figure, the shelf assembly 21 has two rows of evenly spaced positioning parts 5 inside.

[0035] It should be noted that the brush assembly 3 is installed inside the synchronous traveling frame 6. The synchronous traveling frame 6 has at least one set of brush assemblies 3 and at least one set of rotary motors 33 adapted to the brush assemblies 3. In the figure, the synchronous traveling frame 6 moves back and forth through the translation assembly 7. The translation assembly 7 is connected to the drive unit 4. The translation assembly 7 is installed above the washing rack 2. In this design, the translation assembly 7 is used to drive the synchronous traveling frame 6 to clean the tableware in the aisle space 100 by the screw assembly. The screw is coupled and installed in the connecting beam 22. At one end of the screw is the drive unit 4 of the screw motor.

[0036] In this structure, the water guiding system includes a water guiding pump (unmarked) and a conduit 82 connected to the water guiding pump (unmarked). The water guiding pump (unmarked) supplies water to the brush assembly 3 through the conduit 82. The liquid flows from top to bottom along the rotating shaft 32. In this design, the conduit 82 is a flexible hose, which is connected to the input end and the output end of the water guiding pump (unmarked), i.e., the input conduit and the output conduit. The end of the output conduit is located on the upper side of the rotating shaft 32. In the figure, the output conduit 82 is located between the first bristle 31 and the rotary motor 33 above the rotating shaft 32. Its outlet corresponds to the rotating shaft 32, or its outlet corresponds to the root of the first bristle 31 for water spraying. The input conduit 82 is connected to the water tank 9.

[0037] The housing 1 is equipped with a water tank 9. In this design, the water tank 9 is located at the top of the inner cavity of the housing 1, and there is an inlet valve on the top or side wall of the housing 1 that connects to the water tank 9. The outlet of the water tank 9 is connected to the input conduit of the water guiding system. Specifically, after the inlet valve adds cleaning liquid to the water tank 9 to a certain extent, the heating element in the water tank 9 heats the water. After the water temperature reaches a certain temperature, it is delivered to the water guiding system to cooperate with the brush assembly 3 to clean the tableware with hot water.

[0038] It should be noted that the water pump (unmarked) is located inside the water tank 9, and there is an adapter hole for the output conduit 82 below the water tank 9. The output conduit 82 is coupled to the synchronous traveling frame 6. When the synchronous traveling frame 6 performs cleaning movement, the output conduit 82 is better adapted to the brush assembly 3.

[0039] The shelf assembly 21 includes a main frame 211 and several support members connected to the main frame 211. The main frame 211 is also provided with auxiliary connecting rods 212 adapted to the support members.

[0040] In this design, the positioning part 5 is located in the hollow area formed by the support member and the main frame 211. This hollow area is suitable for some bowls and plates. The bowls and plates are placed vertically or clamped. When placed vertically, the auxiliary connecting rod 212 serves as the force support point for the bowls and plates.

[0041] It should be noted that the support member can be a hollow area formed by two corresponding struts 213 or two corresponding struts 213 and connecting rod 214.

[0042] In the previous structural improvement, there is an angle α between the support member and the main frame 211. Angle α is an acute angle with the opening facing upwards, which makes it easier to install dishes.

[0043] The included angle α is 30°.

[0044] In the previous structural improvement, the support member is provided with a movable and detachable limiting member 215. Specifically, there are corresponding columns 216 on the support member and the main frame 211, and the limiting member 215 is a rod with ends on both ends. The positioning part 5 is narrowed by snapping the limiting member 215, or the support rods 213 are connected by snapping the limiting member 215.

[0045] In the above structure, the space of the positioning part 5 is adapted to the bowl and plate. In this structure, a support member 23 is added to the support member. When the positioning part 5 formed by the support member becomes smaller and can limit the chopsticks and spoons and other tableware, the upper and lower sets of parallel corresponding support members reduce the row spacing space. When the positioning part 5 is aligned vertically, the upper support member limits the height of the chopsticks, while the support member 23 is adapted to the lower support member, so that the lower support member serves as the base for limiting the chopsticks.

[0046] It should be noted that the positioning part 5 is a rectangular slot, and only one bowl or plate is placed on each positioning part 5.

[0047] When the tableware does not overlap, both sides of the tableware can have brush components 3, which can clean the dishes more thoroughly.

[0048] In this embodiment, the housing 1 has a built-in slide section 11, which is located on the inner wall surface of the two side walls of the housing 1. The synchronous traveling frame 6 is connected to the slide section 11. In the figure, the synchronous traveling frame 6 extends to both sides and is connected to the slide section 11. The slide section 11 consists of two sets of horizontally placed guide rods. The guide rods serve as the balance guide for the synchronous traveling frame 6 and the point of force. When the synchronous traveling frame 6 moves back and forth, the guide rods provide the slide section 11 with a balanced and stable traveling track.

[0049] In some cases, the housing 1 is formed by several plates and an inner frame, including a doorway. The housing 1 is connected to a door, which is coupled to the outside of the doorway through movable connectors and locking components, forming a semi-sealed housing 1.

[0050] It should be noted and understood that the movable connector can be a movable hinge, while the locking component can be a movable latch (locking pin) of the existing design, or a magnetic component that magnetically closes the door opening with the housing 1.

[0051] In some cases, the inner side of the door is provided with a water guide ramp 12. The ramp is designed to prevent water accumulation in the door and to guide the liquid adhering to the door panel during cleaning into the inner cavity of the housing 1. The ramp has a slope that is higher at the top and lower at the bottom. When the door panel is closed, the ramp guides the water to the bottom of the inner cavity.

[0052] In this embodiment, the top surface of the housing 1 is a movable cover plate 13. Since the water tank 9 and the control terminal 14 are both located in the upper part of the housing 1, the water tank 9 or the control terminal 14 can be directly opened by opening the movable cover plate 13. Therefore, the movable panel is for the convenience of maintaining and repairing the water tank 9 and the control terminal 14.

[0053] In this embodiment, the housing 1 drains water through the drain port 15, which is located at the bottom of the housing 1 and is connected to the inner cavity through a drain pump, which draws water out.

[0054] In this embodiment, the bottom of the inner cavity is provided with an inclined surface, which is adapted to the drain outlet. In this design, the inclined surface extends inward from the door opening to form an inclined water guiding surface from low to high. The drain outlet is located at the lowest point of the inclined surface, and the drain outlet 15 is located at the front end of the bottom of the shell 1.

[0055] Specifically, the heating element is an electric heating tube or an electromagnetic high-frequency heating device.

[0056] Among them, the bristles 31 are flexible and made of food-grade PVC, nylon or polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0057] In other embodiments, the translation component 7 can be a linear guide rail assembly, an electric push rod, or other components that can also drive the parallel traveling frame 6 to move, while the lead screw assembly in this design is only one way to achieve translation.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A warewashing apparatus characterized by, include: case; The cleaning rack located inside the housing includes several parallel shelf components with aisle space between them, and several positioning parts arranged at intervals inside each shelf component. The brush assembly that works with the cleaning rack is driven by a drive unit to reciprocate in the aisle space; A water guiding system that works in conjunction with the brush assembly includes a water outlet corresponding to the brush assembly; When the brush assembly brushes the vertically placed tableware in the aisle space, the water guiding system adds liquid to the brush assembly, and the liquid is splashed out as the brush assembly rotates to clean the tableware.

2. A warewashing machine as defined in claim 1, wherein: The brush assembly is provided in at least one set. The brush assembly includes brush bristles, a rotating shaft and a rotary motor. The rotary motor is provided in at least one set. The brush assembly is located in a synchronous traveling frame. The synchronous traveling frame is provided with a translation component connected to the drive unit.

3. A warewashing machine as defined in claim 1, wherein: The water guiding system includes a conduit and a water pump, with the conduit having an input end and an output end connected to the water pump.

4. A warewashing machine as defined in claim 3, wherein: The water pump is located inside the water tank, which is built into the housing. The liquid in the water tank can be any one of cold water, hot water, or a cleaning mixture.

5. A warewashing machine as defined in claim 2, wherein: The housing has a built-in slide section located on both sides of the inner wall of the housing cavity and adapted to the synchronous traveling frame.

6. A dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shelf assembly is installed inside the housing via a connecting beam. The shelf assembly includes a main frame and several supporting members connected to the main frame. The positioning part is located inside the supporting member. The supporting member is a hollowed-out area formed by two corresponding struts or two corresponding struts and connecting rods. The hollowed-out area is the positioning part.

7. A warewashing machine as defined in claim 6, wherein: An angle α exists between the support member and the main frame.

8. A warewashing machine as defined in claim 6, wherein: The main frame is also equipped with auxiliary connecting rods that adapt to the support components.

9. A warewashing machine as defined in claim 6, wherein: The support member is equipped with a movable and detachable limiting member or a supporting member located below the support member.

10. The warewashing machine of claim 1, wherein: The shell has a drain outlet at the bottom, a water guide slope at the bottom of the inner cavity and the door, and a movable cover.

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