Bowl basket assembly and dishwasher

Abstract

This application discloses a dish rack assembly and a dishwasher. The dish rack assembly includes a dish rack body and a movable tray. The dish rack body includes a support mechanism, which includes support portions. Multiple support portions are arranged alternately in a vertical direction. The movable tray can be pushed and pulled onto any support portion. The movable tray of this application's technical solution can be pushed and pulled onto any support portion. Because multiple support portions are arranged alternately in a vertical direction, the movable tray can be positioned at different heights, thereby adapting to tableware of different sizes and making full use of space.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The dish rack of a dishwasher is used to hold tableware. The reasonable design of the dish rack has a significant impact on washing efficiency and space utilization. Traditional dish racks are difficult to fit tableware of different sizes, resulting in wasted space or washing dead corners, and failing to meet the user's needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, this application proposes a bowl basket assembly.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a bowl basket assembly, the bowl basket assembly comprising:

[0005] A bowl basket body, the bowl basket body including a support mechanism, the support mechanism including support parts, and a plurality of support parts being arranged alternately in a vertical direction; and

[0006] The movable tray can be pushed and pulled onto any of the aforementioned support components.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the bowl basket body has a first position and a second position arranged alternately, and the first position and the second position are respectively provided with the support mechanism. The support mechanism of the first position is defined as the first support mechanism, and the support mechanism of the second position is defined as the second support mechanism. The movable tray is installed between the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the movable tray and the support portion are slidably coupled to be push-pull oriented.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the movable tray is provided with first ears on opposite sides, the first ears overlapping the support portion and being slidable relative to the support portion.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the ribs of the bowl basket body form the support portion, the support portion extends in the front-to-back direction, and the movable tray is push-pullable in the front-to-back direction.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the movable tray is further provided with second ears on opposite sides, the second ears being located below the first ears and forming a groove between them, the groove being adapted for the support to slide in and out.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the groove is provided with an inlet for the support to slide into, and the inlet is gradually widened in the opposite direction to the direction in which the support slides into the inlet.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the basket body includes a support rib, and the movable tray includes a locking part, wherein the support rib and the locking part are engaged to lock the movable tray onto the basket body.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the active tray includes:

[0015] The first bottom reinforcement bar is provided in alternating patterns;

[0016] A first supporting rib is disposed between adjacent first bottom ribs, and a plurality of first supporting ribs are arranged alternately along the extension direction of the first bottom ribs, with the first supporting ribs being recessed downwards; and

[0017] A limiting rib is provided on one of the adjacent first bottom ribs and extends toward the other. The limiting rib is located between the adjacent first support ribs and forms a clamping space with the adjacent first support ribs. The limiting rib is adapted to extend into the interior of the tableware when the tableware is inserted into the clamping space.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the movable tray further includes a vertical rib, which is disposed on the other of the adjacent first bottom ribs to be adapted to support the outer wall of the tableware.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the bowl basket assembly further includes a fixed tray, the bowl basket body has a first region and a second region, the movable tray is installed in the first region, the fixed tray is installed in the second region, and the fixed tray is positioned constantly relative to the bowl basket body.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the first region and the second region are arranged along a first direction, and the second direction is defined to be perpendicular to the first direction;

[0021] The support mechanism is provided between the first region and the second region. The first support mechanism located between the first region and the second region is a first support mechanism. The support part of the first support mechanism includes a first sub-support member and a second sub-support member arranged alternately along the second direction. An avoidance space is formed between the first sub-support member and the second sub-support member.

[0022] A second aspect of this application discloses a dishwasher, the dishwasher including an inner tub and the aforementioned dish rack assembly, wherein a washing chamber is formed inside the inner tub, and the dish rack assembly is disposed in the washing chamber.

[0023] The movable tray of this application can be pushed and pulled onto any support. Since multiple support parts are arranged alternately in the vertical direction, the movable tray can be at different heights, thereby adapting to tableware of different sizes and making full use of space.

[0024] Other advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other designs can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a dishwasher in some embodiments (with the movable tray at its lowest position);

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a dishwasher in some embodiments (with the movable tray at its highest position);

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bowl basket assembly in some embodiments;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of the bowl basket body and the movable tray in some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view marked A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged view marked B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the bowl basket body and the fixed tray in some embodiments;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bowl basket body in some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the movable tray and tableware (the tableware is a cup) in some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the structure shown;

[0036] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of the movable tray and tableware (tableware includes spoons and chopsticks) in some embodiments;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the movable tray in some embodiments;

[0038] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the loading of tableware onto the movable tray and the engagement of the spray nozzles in some embodiments;

[0039] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed tray and tableware (the tableware is a bowl) in some embodiments;

[0040] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of the structure shown.

[0041] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0042] Support rib 2500, movable tray 3000, first ear 3110, second ear 3120, slide 3130, inlet 3140, locking part 3200, first bottom rib 3300, first support rib 3500, limiting rib 3600, vertical rib 3700, clamping space 3800, first placement space 3900, fixed tray 4000, shielding part 4100, second bottom rib 4200, second support rib 4300, arc-shaped part 4310, arc-shaped groove 4320, second placement space 4400, inner liner 5000, washing chamber 5100.

[0043] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0046] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is 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 as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0048] The first aspect of this application discloses a bowl basket assembly 1000, combined with... Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the bowl basket assembly 1000 includes a bowl basket body 2000 and a movable tray 3000. The bowl basket body 2000 includes a support mechanism 2100, and the support mechanism 2100 includes a support portion 2110. Multiple support portions 2110 are arranged alternately in the vertical direction. The movable tray 3000 can be pushed and pulled and installed on any support portion 2110.

[0049] The movable tray 3000 in this embodiment can be pushed and pulled onto any support 2110. Since multiple support 2110s are arranged alternately in the vertical direction, the movable tray 3000 can be at different heights, thereby adapting to tableware of different sizes and making full use of space.

[0050] The dish rack assembly 1000 will be described using a dishwasher as an example. The dishwasher includes an inner tub 5000 and a dish rack assembly 1000. The inner tub 5000 has a washing chamber 5100 inside, and it has an opening communicating with the washing chamber 5100. The dishwasher door can move between an open position and a closed position; when the door is in the closed position, the opening is closed; when the door is in the open position, the opening is open. The dish rack assembly 1000 is installed in the washing chamber 5100 and connected to the wall of the inner tub 5000. Dishes are loaded into the dish rack assembly 1000. The dish rack assembly 1000 is typically a perforated structure to allow water to pass through and rinse the dishes. It is understood that the dishes are items that can be washed by the dishwasher, including but not limited to bowls, plates, cups, pots, knives, forks, and chopsticks.

[0051] When the dish rack assembly 1000 is installed into the washing chamber 5100, the walls of the dish rack body 2000 and the inner liner 5000 are connected. There are various ways to connect the walls of the dish rack body 2000 and the inner liner 5000, which can be referred to in related technologies. The improvements that are not in this embodiment will not be described in detail.

[0052] The dish rack body 2000 includes a support mechanism 2100, which includes support parts 2110. Support parts 2110 are structures for supporting the movable tray 3000 and can take various forms, as long as they can support the movable tray 3000. Multiple support parts 2110 are arranged alternately in the vertical direction; "multiple" in this document means two or more. The orientation in this document is based on the dishwasher's installation environment. The side of the dishwasher closest to the ground is considered the bottom, and the side away from the ground is considered the top. The side where the dishwasher door is located is considered the front, and the side away from the door is considered the rear. The alternating vertical arrangement of multiple support parts 2110 results in multiple support parts 2110 having different heights.

[0053] The movable tray 3000 can be pushed and pulled onto any support 2110. That is, the movable tray 3000 can be installed on the highest support 2110, the lowest support 2110, or a support 2110 located between the highest and lowest supports 2110. When the movable tray 3000 is installed on the highest support 2110, the space above the movable tray 3000 is relatively small, making it suitable for loading smaller-sized tableware. When the movable tray 3000 is installed on the lowest support 2110, the space above the movable tray 3000 is relatively large, making it suitable for loading larger-sized tableware. Thus, through the cooperation of the movable tray 3000 and the support 2110, the height of the movable tray 3000 is adjustable, adapting to tableware of different sizes and making full use of space.

[0054] It is understandable that the movable tray 3000 can be pushed and pulled to be installed on any support 2110, that is, the movable tray 3000 is detachably connected to the support 2110. When it is necessary to install the movable tray 3000 from the current support 2110 to another support 2110, the movable tray 3000 needs to be removed first, and then the movable tray 3000 is installed on the corresponding support 2110. The push-pull setting of the movable tray 3000 also facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the movable tray 3000.

[0055] Optionally, in some embodiments, the combination continues. Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the bowl basket body 2000 has a first position and a second position respectively provided with support mechanisms 2100. The support mechanism 2100 at the first position is defined as the first support mechanism, and the support mechanism 2100 at the second position is defined as the second support mechanism. The movable tray 3000 is installed between the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism.

[0056] Combination Figure 8 As shown, the first and second positions are arranged alternately in the left-right direction. Thus, the first and second support mechanisms are also arranged in the left-right direction, with the first support mechanism located to the left of the second support mechanism. The left side of the movable pallet 3000 is mounted on the support portion 2110 of the first support mechanism, and the right side of the movable pallet 3000 is mounted on the support portion 2110 of the second support mechanism. By supporting the opposite sides of the movable pallet 3000, the installation stability of the movable pallet 3000 is improved. The alternating arrangement of the first and second support mechanisms creates a hollow space between them. When the movable pallet 3000 is mounted on the higher support portion 2110, there is also ample space below the movable pallet 3000.

[0057] For example, the dish rack assembly 1000 in this embodiment constitutes an upper dish rack, and the dishwasher also includes a lower dish rack. When the lower dish rack needs to load larger-sized tableware, the movable tray 3000 can be installed on the support 2110 at a higher position. In this way, the movable tray 3000 can avoid the tableware below, and the portion of the larger-sized tableware loaded in the lower dish rack extends into the dish rack body 2000.

[0058] It is understood that in this embodiment, the opposite sides of the movable pallet 3000 are supported by the support portions 2110. When the movable pallet 3000 is installed on the support portion 2110 at any height, the support portions 2110 of the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism to which the movable pallet 3000 is installed need to correspond. For example... Figure 8As shown, the support portion 2110 of the first support mechanism includes three support portions 2110 from top to bottom, and the support portion 2110 of the second support mechanism also includes three support portions 2110 from top to bottom. The movable tray 3000 can be installed between the uppermost support portion 2110 of the first support mechanism and the uppermost support portion 2110 of the second support mechanism, or between the lowermost support portion 2110 of the first support mechanism and the lowermost support portion 2110 of the second support mechanism, or between the middle support portion 2110 of the first support mechanism and the middle support portion 2110 of the second support mechanism.

[0059] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the movable tray 3000 and the support 2110 are slidably coupled and can be pushed and pulled. The support 2110 forms a slide rail structure that extends in the front-to-back direction. The movable tray 3000 can be pushed and pulled in the front-to-back direction. The movable tray 3000 can be pushed backward to be installed on the support 2110 and supported by the support 2110. The movable tray 3000 can be pulled forward to detach from the support 2110 and be disassembled. This makes it convenient for users to install and remove the movable tray 3000 to adjust its height.

[0060] The sliding fit between the movable tray 3000 and the support 2110 is achieved through the following scheme, in some embodiments, combined with Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 12 As shown, the movable tray 3000 has first ears 3110 on opposite sides, the first ears 3110 overlap the support 2110 and the first ears 3110 and the support 2110 can slide relative to each other.

[0061] The first ear 3110 protrudes outward in a horizontal direction. Under the action of gravity, the first ear 3110 can overlap with the support part 2110, thus the support part 2110 can support the movable tray 3000. Since the movable tray 3000 overlaps with the support part 2110 through the first ear 3110, it lays the foundation for the user to push and pull the movable tray 3000. When the user pushes and pulls the movable tray 3000, the first ear 3110 slides relative to the support part 2110, thereby facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the movable tray 3000.

[0062] The first ear portion 3110 overlaps the support portion 2110, meaning the first ear portion 3110 is located above the support portion 2110. In the downward direction, the first ear portion 3110 is stopped by the support portion 2110, thus supporting the movable tray 3000. However, in the upward direction, the first ear portion 3110 can easily detach from the support portion 2110, making the movable tray 3000 prone to wobbling in unexpected situations. Therefore, in some embodiments, the first ear portion 3110 is further combined with... Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 12 As shown, the movable tray 3000 is provided with second ears 3120 on opposite sides. The second ears 3120 are located below the first ears 3110 and form a groove 3130 between them. The groove 3130 is suitable for the support part 2110 to slide in and out.

[0063] Optionally, the ribs of the dish rack body 2000 form a support part 2110, which extends in the front-back direction. The orientation is with reference to the dish rack assembly 1000 being installed in the inner tub 5000 of the dishwasher. The side where the dishwasher door is located is the front, and the side away from the door is the back. The support part 2110 extends in the front-back direction, so that the user can push and pull the movable tray 3000 in the front-back direction when standing in front of the dishwasher.

[0064] In this embodiment, when the movable tray 3000 is installed on the support part 2110, the support part 2110 slides into the slide groove 3130. When the movable tray 3000 is removed from the support part 2110, the support part 2110 slides out of the slide groove 3130. By providing a second ear 3120 below the first ear 3110, the support part 2110 limits the first ear 3110 in the top-down direction and limits the second ear 3120 in the bottom-up direction, thereby improving the installation stability of the movable tray 3000.

[0065] Since the movable tray 3000 can be installed on any support 2110, in order to facilitate the installation of the movable tray 3000 onto the corresponding support 2110, in some embodiments, combined with Figure 5 As shown, the slide 3130 is provided with an inlet 3140 for the support part 2110 to slide into. The inlet 3140 gradually widens in the opposite direction to the direction in which the support part 2110 slides into the inlet 3140. This gradual widening of the inlet 3140 creates a trumpet-shaped structure, making it easier to align with the support part 2110 for it to slide into, and facilitating the user's installation of the movable tray 3000.

[0066] Optionally, an inlet 3140 is formed between the end of the second ear 3120 and the end of the first ear 3110. The end of the second ear 3120 is inclined away from the end of the first ear 3110, thus making the inlet 3140 gradually widening. Of course, the end of the first ear 3110 can also be inclined away from the end of the second ear 3120, or the ends of the first ear 3110 and the second ear 3120 can be inclined towards each other, thus also making the inlet 3140 gradually widening. However, if the end of the first ear 3110 is inclined, the contact area between the first ear 3110 and the first support 2110 will be reduced. Only by inclining the end of the second ear 3120 can the end of the first ear 3110 maintain contact with the support 2110, which helps to improve the support stability.

[0067] As described above, the movable tray 3000 is configured to be push-pull. To prevent the movable tray 3000 from accidentally sliding out of the dish basket body 2000, in some embodiments, it is combined with... Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the bowl basket body 2000 includes a support rib 2500, and the movable tray 3000 includes a locking part 3200. The support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200 are engaged to lock the movable tray 3000 onto the bowl basket body 2000.

[0068] In this embodiment, by providing a support rib 2500 and a locking part 3200, the support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200 are locked to lock the movable tray 3000 to the bowl basket body 2000, preventing the movable tray 3000 from sliding accidentally. The support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200 are unlocked to allow the movable tray 3000 to slide relative to the bowl basket body 2000.

[0069] To simplify the interaction between the support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200, thereby improving the user experience, the support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200 are designed to lock and unlock in tandem with the pushing and pulling of the movable tray 3000. In other words, when the user pushes the movable tray 3000 during installation, the support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200 lock simultaneously. When the user pulls the movable tray 3000, the force is transmitted to the support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200, causing them to separate. The user can then continue pulling the movable tray 3000 to disengage from the current support part 2110. This design eliminates the need for separate operation of the support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200, making installation quick and convenient. Furthermore, the locking of the support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200 provides a confirmation that the installation is complete.

[0070] Optionally, one of the support rib 2500 and the locking part 3200 is a U-shaped buckle, and the other is a locking rib. The locking rib is adapted to engage with the U-shaped buckle to lock and to disengage from the U-shaped buckle to unlock.

[0071] Taking the support rib 2500 as a retaining rib and the locking part 3200 as a U-shaped buckle as an example, when the user pushes the movable tray 3000 to install it onto the support part 2110, the U-shaped buckle and the retaining rib come into contact just before it is fully installed. As the user applies force, the retaining rib is forced to pass through the opening of the U-shaped buckle and engage with it, thus locking the tray. When the user pulls the movable tray 3000 to remove it, the force applied by the user forces the U-shaped buckle to disengage from the retaining rib and unlock it, allowing the movable tray 3000 to leave the support part 2110.

[0072] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 9 to 13 As shown, the movable tray 3000 includes a first bottom rib 3300, a first support rib 3500, and a limiting rib 3600. Multiple first bottom ribs 3300 are arranged alternately, and the first support ribs 3500 are located between adjacent first bottom ribs 3300. Multiple first support ribs 3500 are arranged alternately along the extension direction of the first bottom ribs 3300, and the first support ribs 3500 are recessed downwards. The limiting rib 3600 is located in one of the adjacent first bottom ribs 3300 and extends towards the other. The limiting rib 3600 is located between adjacent first support ribs 3500 and forms a clamping space 3800 with the adjacent first support ribs 3500. The limiting rib 3600 is adapted to extend into the interior of the tableware when the tableware is inserted into the clamping space 3800.

[0073] The first bottom reinforcement 3300 and the first support reinforcement 3500 are generally interwoven, with multiple first bottom reinforcements 3300 parallel to each other, and the first support reinforcement 3500 and the first bottom reinforcement 3300 perpendicular to each other, with multiple first support reinforcements 3500 parallel to each other. The first support rib 3500 is recessed downwards. The limiting rib 3600 is located in one of the adjacent first bottom ribs 3300 and extends towards the other, and is situated between the adjacent first support ribs 3500, forming a clamping space 3800 with the adjacent first support ribs 3500. Because the first support rib 3500 is recessed downwards, when the tableware is placed in the clamping space 3800, the opening edge of the tableware fits with the concave structure of the first support rib 3500, and the opening edge of the tableware abuts against the first support rib 3500. The limiting rib 3600 extends into the interior of the tableware through the opening. In this way, the limiting rib 3600 and the adjacent first support rib 3500 jointly clamp the wall of the tableware, causing the tableware to extend at an angle. This reduces the space occupied by the tableware in the vertical direction and makes full use of the horizontal space (see...). Figure 13 (The cups placed inside). Thus, when spray holes 5200 are provided on the wall of the inner liner 5000, the spray holes 5200 can be aimed at the opening of the tableware to enhance the cleaning of the tableware. Optionally, the limiting rib 3600 is designed to face upwards for cleaning, making it easier for the user to insert the tableware into the clamping space 3800.

[0074] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 10As shown, the movable tray 3000 also includes a vertical rib 3700, which is located on the other of the adjacent first bottom ribs 3300 to support the outer wall of the tableware. The clamping space 3800 allows the tableware to be placed at an angle, and the vertical rib 3700 supports the perimeter of the tableware, improving the stability of the tableware when placed at an angle.

[0075] For example, multiple vertical ribs 3700 are arranged alternately along the extending direction of the first bottom rib 3300, and adjacent vertical ribs 3700 are suitable for supporting tableware that is inserted into the clamping space 3800. Taking a cup as an example, the edge of the cup's opening abuts against the concave structure of the first support rib 3500, the limiting rib 3600 extends into the interior of the cup through the opening, and adjacent vertical ribs 3700 support the cup body, thus forming a three-point support for the cup, further improving the stability of the tableware.

[0076] In some embodiments, combined Figure 11 As shown, a first placement space 3900 is formed between adjacent vertical ribs 3700 for placing tableware onto at least two first bottom ribs 3300. This is useful when placing relatively flat and slender tableware such as chopsticks, knives, forks, or spoons (see...). Figure 11 The spoons and chopsticks can be placed flat between adjacent vertical ribs 3700 and supported by at least two first bottom ribs 3300, enriching the functionality of the movable tray 3000.

[0077] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the dish basket assembly 1000 also includes a fixed tray 4000. The dish basket body 2000 is provided with a first region 2300 and a second region 2400. The movable tray 3000 is installed in the first region 2300, and the fixed tray 4000 is installed in the second region 2400. The fixed tray 4000 is in a constant position relative to the dish basket body 2000.

[0078] For example, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the first area 2300 and the second area 2400 are arranged in the left-right direction. The first area 2300 is located to the right of the second area 2400. When the movable tray 3000 is installed in the first area 2300, it cooperates with the corresponding support mechanism 2100. The fixed tray 4000 is installed in the second area 2400. The movable tray 3000 can be adjusted in height in the vertical direction, while the fixed tray 4000 is in a constant position on the dish basket body 2000. That is, the height of the fixed tray 4000 is not adjustable. Since the fixed tray 4000 does not need to be adjusted in height, the installation of the fixed tray 4000 can adopt a more stable support performance, which helps the fixed tray 4000 to load larger and heavier tableware, such as bowls, plates, pots, etc. In conjunction with the movable tray 3000, the functionality of the dish basket assembly 1000 is improved.

[0079] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 8 As shown, the basket body 2000 has a second support portion 2210 at the bottom of the second region 2400. The fixed tray 4000 is supported by the second support portion 2210 and is snap-fitted to the basket body 2000. When the fixed tray 4000 is installed in the second region 2400, it is supported by the second support portion 2210. The second support portion 2210 effectively supports the fixed tray 4000. At the same time, the fixed tray 4000 and the basket body 2000 are snap-fitted together, which limits the position of the fixed tray 4000. Multiple snap-fit ​​connection points can be set between the fixed tray 4000 and the basket body 2000 to achieve multi-directional limiting.

[0080] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the bowl basket body 2000 includes a horizontally extending connecting rib 2220. The front side of the fixed tray 4000 is provided with a shielding part 4100. The shielding part 4100 is engaged with the connecting rib 2220 and shields the connecting rib 2220 in a front-to-back direction. By having the horizontally extending connecting rib 2220 and the shielding part 4100 engaged with the connecting rib 2220, the installation stability of the fixed tray 4000 is improved. At the same time, by shielding the connecting rib 2220 with the shielding part 4100, the connecting rib 2220 is hidden, which helps to improve the aesthetics.

[0081] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 8 As shown, the first region 2300 and the second region 2400 are arranged along the first direction, and the second direction is defined to be perpendicular to the first direction. A support mechanism 2100 (this support mechanism 2100 is the first support mechanism) is provided between the first region 2300 and the second region 2400. The support part 2110 of the first support mechanism includes a first sub-support member 2111 and a second sub-support member 2112 arranged alternately along the second direction. A clearance space 2113 is formed between the first sub-support member 2111 and the second sub-support member 2112.

[0082] For example, the first direction is left and right, the second direction is front and back, the fixed tray 4000 is located on the left, the movable tray 3000 is located on the right, the left side of the movable tray 3000 is connected to the support mechanism 2100 located on the left side of the first area 2300 (the support mechanism 2100 on the left side of the first area 2300 is located between the first area 2300 and the second area 2400), the right side of the movable tray 3000 is connected to the support mechanism 2100 located on the right side of the first area 2300, and the support mechanism 2100 on the left side of the first area 2300 forms a clearance space 2113. When the fixed tray 4000 is used to place a pot, the handle of the pot can pass through the clearance space 2113 and extend into the first area 2300.

[0083] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the fixed tray 4000 includes a second bottom rib 4200 and a second support rib 4300. Multiple second bottom ribs 4200 are arranged alternately, and the second support ribs 4300 are arranged between adjacent second bottom ribs 4200. Multiple second support ribs 4300 are arranged alternately along the extension direction of the second bottom ribs 4200. A second placement space 4400 for placing tableware is formed between adjacent second support ribs 4300. The second support rib 4300 has an arc-shaped portion 4310 protruding to one side. The arc-shaped portion 4310 is higher than the second bottom rib 4200 and forms an arc-shaped groove 4320. The arc-shaped groove 4320 constitutes part of the second placement space 4400.

[0084] Taking the second placement space 4400 for placing a bowl as an example, when the bowl is inserted into the second placement space 4400, the arc-shaped portion 4310 of one of the adjacent second support ribs 4300 is inserted into the bowl through the bowl's opening, while the arc-shaped portion 4310 of the other adjacent second support rib 4300 fits snugly against the outer wall of the bowl through the arc-shaped groove 4320, improving the stability of the bowl's placement. See also... Figure 15 As shown, the arc-shaped part 4310 is inclined upwards, which is more conducive to conforming to the outline of the bowl and further improving the stability of the bowl when placed.

[0085] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 15 As shown, the basket body 2000 is a wire basket structure, meaning it is formed by bending and welding multiple steel wires of a certain diameter, thus constituting the skeleton structure of the basket assembly 1000, which has high structural strength. The support part 2110, the first sub-support 2111, the second sub-support 2112, and the second support part 2210 mentioned above form a rib-like structure. The movable tray 3000 and / or the fixed tray 4000 are made of molded plastic, which can meet various design requirements and reduce manufacturing difficulty.

[0086] The second aspect of this application discloses a dishwasher, combined with Figures 1 to 15 As shown, the dishwasher includes an inner tub 5000 and the aforementioned dish rack assembly 1000. A washing chamber 5100 is formed inside the inner tub 5000, and the dish rack assembly 1000 is disposed within the washing chamber 5100. It is understood that the dish rack assembly 1000 of the dishwasher in this embodiment adopts the technical solution of the above embodiment, and therefore possesses at least the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solution of the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0087] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A bowl basket assembly (1000) characterized by, The bowl basket assembly (1000) includes: A bowl basket body (2000), the bowl basket body (2000) including a support mechanism (2100), the support mechanism (2100) including support parts (2110), a plurality of support parts (2110) being arranged alternately in the vertical direction; and The movable tray (3000) can be pushed and pulled onto any of the support parts (2110).

2. The bowl basket assembly (1000) of claim 1, wherein, The basket body (2000) has a first position and a second position arranged alternately. The first position and the second position are respectively provided with the support mechanism (2100). The support mechanism (2100) of the first position is defined as the first support mechanism, and the support mechanism (2100) of the second position is defined as the second support mechanism. The movable tray (3000) is installed between the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism.

3. The bowl basket assembly (1000) of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The movable tray (3000) and the support (2110) are slidably coupled to be push-pullable.

4. The bowl basket assembly (1000) of claim 3, wherein, The movable tray (3000) has first ears (3110) on opposite sides. The first ears (3110) overlap the support (2110) and can slide relative to the support (2110).

5. The bowl basket assembly (1000) of claim 4, wherein, The ribs of the basket body (2000) form the support part (2110), the support part (2110) extends in the front-back direction, and the movable tray 3000 is pushable and pullable in the front-back direction.

6. The bowl basket assembly (1000) as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The movable tray (3000) is provided with second ears (3120) on opposite sides. The second ears (3120) are located below the first ears (3110) and a groove (3130) is formed between them. The groove (3130) is adapted to allow the support (2110) to slide in and out.

7. The bowl basket assembly (1000) as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The groove (3130) is provided with an inlet (3140) into which the support (2110) slides. The inlet (3140) is gradually widened in the opposite direction to the direction in which the support (2110) slides into the inlet (3140).

8. The bowl basket assembly (1000) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The basket body (2000) includes a support rib (2500), and the movable tray (3000) includes a locking part (3200). The support rib (2500) and the locking part (3200) are engaged to lock the movable tray (3000) onto the basket body (2000).

9. The bowl basket assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The movable tray (3000) includes: First bottom reinforcement (3300), multiple first bottom reinforcements (3300) are arranged alternately; First support ribs (3500) are disposed between adjacent first bottom ribs (3300), and a plurality of first support ribs (3500) are arranged alternately along the extending direction of the first bottom ribs (3300), with the first support ribs (3500) recessed downwards; and A limiting rib (3600) is provided on one of the adjacent first bottom ribs (3300) and extends toward the other. The limiting rib (3600) is located between the adjacent first support ribs (3500) and forms a clamping space (3800) with the adjacent first support ribs (3500). The limiting rib (3600) is adapted to extend into the interior of the tableware when the tableware is inserted into the clamping space (3800).

10. The bowl basket assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The movable tray (3000) also includes a vertical rib (3700), which is disposed on the other of the adjacent first bottom rib (3300) to support the outer wall of the tableware.

11. The bowl basket assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The bowl basket assembly (1000) further includes a fixed tray (4000). The bowl basket body (2000) is provided with a first area (2300) and a second area (2400). The movable tray (3000) is installed in the first area (2300), and the fixed tray (4000) is installed in the second area (2400). The fixed tray (4000) is in a constant position relative to the bowl basket body (2000).

12. The bowl basket assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The first region (2300) and the second region (2400) are arranged along a first direction, and the second direction is defined to be perpendicular to the first direction; The support mechanism (2100) is provided between the first region (2300) and the second region (2400). The support mechanism (2100) located between the first region (2300) and the second region (2400) is defined as the first support mechanism. The support part (2110) of the first support mechanism includes a first sub-support member (2111) and a second sub-support member (2112) arranged alternately along the second direction. An avoidance space (2113) is formed between the first sub-support member (2111) and the second sub-support member (2112).

13. A dishwasher, characterized in that, The dish includes an inner liner (5000) and a dish basket assembly (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a washing chamber (5100) is formed inside the inner liner (5000), and the dish basket assembly (1000) is disposed in the washing chamber (5100).

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