A tableware tray

Abstract

A cutlery tray includes a support assembly and a first cutlery basket and a second cutlery basket disposed on the support assembly for placing cutlery. The first cutlery basket is disposed on the support assembly, and the second cutlery basket is horizontally slidable on the support assembly. The first and second cutlery baskets are vertically offset, and the sum of the vertical projected areas of the first and second cutlery baskets is approximately equal to the vertical projected area of ​​the support assembly. This utility model provides a cutlery tray that, through structural optimization, allows for flexible adjustment of the usable space inside the cutlery tray, thereby improving the space utilization rate of a dishwasher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of kitchen utensils, specifically relating to a tableware tray. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, multifunctional kitchen appliances such as dishwashers are gradually entering people's lives. Dishwashers can efficiently clean tableware, greatly improving the cleaning efficiency of kitchen utensils. When using a dishwasher, the dish tray, as one of the key components for placing tableware such as bowls, plates, chopsticks, knives, and forks, directly affects the dishwasher's performance.

[0003] Most dishwashers on the market today have dish trays for holding bowls, plates, and cups, and knife and fork trays for holding knives, forks, and chopsticks in their cleaning chamber. The knife and fork trays are located above the dish trays and close to the top of the dishwasher's cleaning chamber, and the height of each tray in the cleaning chamber is not adjustable. For example, patent document number CN217592810U discloses a dish basket module and a dishwasher. The dish basket module includes an upper dish basket and a lower dish basket. The upper dish basket includes a dish basket body, a first tray, and a second tray. The dish basket body is open at the top and bottom and is divided into a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity along the left and right direction. The first tray is divided into a small soup spoon area and a chopsticks and fork area along the left and right direction. The second tray has a rice bowl area. The lower dish basket is divided into a plate area, a noodle bowl area, and a multi-functional area along the left and right direction.

[0004] The problem is that, due to the limited space in the dishwasher's cleaning chamber, the height space between the upper and lower racks is limited. When tableware such as soup bowls, deep plates, and stemmed glasses are placed on the lower rack, the height of these tableware exceeds the height space between the racks, thus preventing the upper rack from being placed into the dishwasher's cleaning chamber. This occupies a large amount of space in the dishwasher's cleaning chamber, reducing the dishwasher's space utilization rate, resulting in a smaller number of dishes that can be washed at one time, extending the dishwasher's cleaning time, and affecting the dishwasher's cleaning efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome at least one of the shortcomings of the prior art and to provide a tableware tray that optimizes the structure of the tableware tray to flexibly adjust the available space inside the tableware tray and improve the space utilization of the dishwasher.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment is as follows:

[0008] A cutlery tray includes a support assembly and a first cutlery basket and a second cutlery basket disposed on the support assembly for placing cutlery. The first cutlery basket is disposed on the support assembly, and the second cutlery basket is horizontally slidable on the support assembly. The first cutlery basket and the second cutlery basket are vertically offset, and the sum of the vertical projected areas of the first cutlery basket and the second cutlery basket is equivalent to the vertical projected area of ​​the support assembly.

[0009] When the second cutlery basket moves closer to the first cutlery basket, an open space is formed on the cutlery tray to avoid the cutlery on the lower tray. When the second cutlery basket moves away from the first cutlery basket, both the first and second cutlery baskets are open.

[0010] The first cutlery basket and the second cutlery basket extend along the front-back direction of the support assembly. The second cutlery basket is located above the first cutlery basket. There is one first cutlery basket, which is fixed in the middle of the support assembly. There are two second cutlery baskets, which are arranged along the left-right direction of the support assembly.

[0011] When the two second cutlery baskets are close to each other, an open space is formed on the cutlery tray to avoid the cutlery on the lower tray. When the two second cutlery baskets are far apart, both the first cutlery basket and the second cutlery basket are open.

[0012] The second cutlery basket and support assembly is provided with a sliding structure, and the second cutlery basket can be horizontally slidably mounted on the support assembly through the sliding structure;

[0013] The sliding structure includes four sliding hooks on the second cutlery basket and two sets of sliding grooves on the support assembly. The two sets of sliding hooks are arranged opposite each other on the front and rear sides of the second cutlery basket. There are two sliding grooves, which are arranged opposite each other on the front and rear sides of the support assembly and extend along the left and right direction of the support assembly. The sliding hooks and sliding grooves are arranged correspondingly. When the second cutlery basket is placed on the support assembly, the sliding hooks extend into the sliding grooves and slide back and forth along the length of the sliding grooves, so that the second cutlery basket is horizontally slidably placed on the support assembly.

[0014] The second cutlery basket includes a second basket body and a second support. A support mounting groove corresponding to the second support is provided on the bottom surface of the second basket body. The second support cooperates with the support mounting groove to fix the second support on the second basket body. The sliding hook is provided on the second support and faces outward of the second support.

[0015] A limiting structure is provided between the second basket and the second bracket, and the second bracket is fixedly installed on the second basket by the limiting structure;

[0016] The limiting structure includes a limiting groove disposed on the second basket and a limiting component disposed on the second bracket. The limiting groove is disposed on the bottom surface of the second basket and communicates with the bracket mounting groove. The limiting component is disposed on the second bracket and corresponds to the limiting groove. When the second bracket is installed on the second basket, the limiting component is engaged in the limiting groove, so that the second bracket is limited and installed on the second basket.

[0017] The second basket is also provided with a handle for pushing and pulling the second cutlery basket in the left and right direction along the support assembly. The handle is arc-shaped in horizontal projection and is located around the opening of the second basket. The handle is integrally formed with the second basket and faces outward of the support assembly.

[0018] The bracket assembly includes a bracket body and a guide rail component. The guide rail component is provided with a guide rail mounting groove corresponding to the bracket body. The guide rail mounting groove cooperates with the bracket body to fix the guide rail component on the bracket body. There are two guide rail components, which are arranged opposite to each other on the front and rear sides of the bracket body. The sliding groove is provided on the guide rail component and faces the inside of the bracket assembly.

[0019] The guide rail component is also provided with a handle for pulling the guide rail component upward out of the bracket body. The handle is located above the slide groove and is recessed inward from the surface of the guide rail component. The handle extends along the length of the guide rail component.

[0020] The support assembly also includes guide wheels for guiding the movement of the cutlery tray. There are several guide wheels divided into two groups, and the two groups of guide wheels are arranged opposite to each other on the left and right sides of the support body and facing outwards from the support body.

[0021] The support assembly also includes a tray handle for pushing and pulling the cutlery tray, the tray handle being disposed on the support body and located on the front side of the support body.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] This utility model, through the adoption of the above-mentioned technical solution, features a tableware tray in which the first and second tableware baskets are staggered vertically, and the second tableware basket can be horizontally slidably mounted on the support assembly. When the second tableware basket moves closer to the first tableware basket, an open space is formed on the tableware tray, ensuring that the tableware tray does not obstruct the upper space of the lower tray and avoids the tableware on the lower tray, providing sufficient placement space for taller tableware. When the second tableware basket moves away from the first tableware basket, both the first and second tableware baskets are open, allowing the tableware tray to hold more tableware. By optimizing the structure of the tableware tray, the available space inside the tableware tray can be flexibly adjusted, thus improving the space utilization rate of the dishwasher.

[0024] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution for the dish tray, and by adjusting the available space inside the dish tray, the dishes can be placed into the dishwasher in a more reasonable way. This increases the upper limit of the dish rack capacity in the dishwasher's cleaning chamber, which can increase the number of dishes that the dishwasher can clean at one time. To a certain extent, this can reduce the dishwasher's working time and improve its working efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tableware tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a cutlery tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the second cutlery basket and support assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the second cutlery basket and support assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the second cutlery basket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part A.

[0031] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the bracket body and guide rail components according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of a tableware tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of a tableware tray according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0035] See Figure 1-8This cutlery tray includes a support assembly 1, a first cutlery basket 2, and a second cutlery basket 3. In this embodiment, the support assembly has a square vertical projection. The first cutlery basket 2 extends along the front-back direction of the support assembly 1, preferably one of which is secured in the middle of the support assembly 1, and can be used to place chopsticks and other cutlery. The second cutlery basket 3 extends along the front-back direction of the support assembly 1 and is horizontally slidable on the support assembly 1 via a sliding structure. Preferably, two of these baskets are arranged along the left-right direction of the support assembly 1. The first cutlery basket 2 and the second cutlery basket 3 are staggered vertically, with the second cutlery basket 3 located above the first cutlery basket 2. The sum of the vertical projection areas of the first cutlery basket 2 and the two second cutlery baskets 3 is the same as the vertical projection area of ​​the support assembly 1, maximizing the utilization of the cutlery tray area. When the second dish basket 3 moves closer to the first dish basket 2 and the two second dish baskets 3 are close to each other, an open space is formed on the dish tray. This ensures that the dish tray does not block the space above the lower tray and avoids the dishes on the lower tray, providing sufficient space for taller dishes. This allows the dishwasher to accommodate more dishes of different sizes. When the second dish basket 3 moves away from the first dish basket 2 and the two second dish baskets 3 are far apart, both the first dish basket 2 and the second dish basket 3 are open. The first dish basket 2 and the second dish basket can hold dishes at the same time, and the dish tray can hold more dishes. By optimizing the structure of the dish tray, the available space inside the dish tray can be flexibly adjusted, which improves the space utilization of the dishwasher.

[0036] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution for the dish tray, and by adjusting the available space inside the dish tray, the dishes can be placed into the dishwasher in a more reasonable way. This increases the upper limit of the dish rack capacity in the dishwasher's cleaning chamber, which can increase the number of dishes that the dishwasher can clean at one time. To a certain extent, this can reduce the dishwasher's working time and improve its working efficiency.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second cutlery basket 3 and the support assembly 1 are provided with a sliding structure. The second cutlery basket 3 can be horizontally slidably mounted on the support assembly 1 through the sliding structure. Specifically, the sliding structure includes a sliding hook 301 and a sliding groove 101. The sliding hooks 301 are disposed on the second cutlery basket 3, preferably four in number and divided into two groups. The two groups of sliding hooks 301 are disposed opposite to each other on the front and rear sides of the second cutlery basket 3. The sliding grooves 101 are disposed on the support assembly 1 and extend along the left and right direction of the support assembly 1. The sliding grooves 101 are preferably two in number and disposed opposite to each other on the front and rear sides of the support assembly 1. The sliding hooks 301 and the sliding grooves 101 are correspondingly disposed and cooperate. When the second cutlery basket 3 is placed on the support assembly 1, the sliding hooks 301 extend into the sliding grooves 101, and the second cutlery basket 3... The side of the second cutlery basket 3 has a certain elasticity. By applying a certain force to the side of the second cutlery basket 3 and deforming it, the sliding hooks 301 at both ends of the second cutlery basket 3 can be inserted into the sliding groove 101. The sliding hooks 301 slide back and forth along the length of the sliding groove 101, so that the second cutlery basket 3 is horizontally slidably set on the support assembly 1. Through the above technical solution, the second cutlery basket 3 can slide smoothly in the left and right directions, avoiding the second cutlery basket 3 from shifting or falling off when sliding. The sliding hooks 301 and the sliding groove 101 are detachably connected, so that the second cutlery basket 3 can be installed on or removed from the support assembly 1, which is convenient for cleaning the second cutlery basket 3 and replacing the worn parts of the second cutlery basket 3, reducing the maintenance cost of the cutlery tray. This is understandable to those skilled in the art.

[0038] Furthermore, the second cutlery basket 3 includes a second basket body 31 and a second support 32. Specifically, in this embodiment, the vertical projection of the second support 32 is shaped like a grid. The sliding hook 301 is disposed on the front and rear ends of the second support 32 and faces outward from the second support 32. The second basket body 31 is provided with a support mounting groove 302, which is disposed on the bottom surface of the second basket body 31. Its vertical projection is shaped like a grid and corresponds to the second support 32. When the second support 32 is inserted into the support mounting groove 302 and the two cooperate with each other, the second support 32 is fixed on the second basket body 31. Through the above technical solution, the second basket body 31 and the second support 32 are separately disposed, and the sliding hook 301 is integrated on the second support 32. This facilitates the separate disassembly of the second support 32 for maintenance and replacement of the sliding hook 301, reducing the maintenance cost of the second cutlery basket 3. The second support 32 enhances the bottom support of the second basket body 31, enabling the second cutlery basket 3 to bear heavier cutlery and improving the service life of the second cutlery basket 3. This is understood by those skilled in the art.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a limiting structure is provided between the second basket 31 and the second support 32. The second support 32 is limited and installed on the second basket 31 by the limiting structure. Specifically, the limiting structure includes a limiting groove 303 and a limiting component 304. The limiting groove 303 is disposed on the second basket 31 and located on the bottom surface of the second basket 31 and communicates with the support mounting groove 302. The limiting component 304 is disposed on the second support 32 and is disposed corresponding to the limiting groove 303. When the second support 32 is installed on the second basket 31, the limiting component 304 is engaged in the limiting groove 303, so that the second support 32 is limited and installed on the second basket 31. Through the above technical solution, the limiting groove 303 and the limiting component engage with each other to restrict the displacement of the second support 32 in the basket, preventing the second cutlery basket 3 from falling off or making abnormal noise when sliding. This is understandable to those skilled in the art.

[0040] Furthermore, the second basket 31 is also provided with a handle 305. Specifically, in this embodiment, the horizontal projection shape of the handle 305 is arc-shaped and is located around the opening of the second basket 31. The arc design is more coordinated with the overall shape of the tableware tray, enhancing the aesthetics of the tableware tray. The handle 305 is integrally formed with the second basket 31 and faces outward of the support assembly 1, providing a reliable grip point and preventing slippage when operating the second tableware basket 3 with wet hands. Through the above technical solutions, it is convenient for people to push and pull the second tableware basket 3 in the left and right directions along the support assembly 1, which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0041] Furthermore, the bracket assembly 1 includes a bracket body 11 and a guide rail component 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, the guide rail component 12 is provided with a guide rail mounting groove 102. The vertical projection shape of the guide rail mounting groove 102 is U-shaped and corresponds to the bracket body 11. When the bracket body 11 is inserted into the guide rail mounting groove 102 and the two cooperate with each other, the guide rail component 12 is fixed on the bracket body 11. Preferably, there are two guide rail components 12, which are arranged opposite to each other on the front and rear sides of the bracket body 11. Two sliding grooves 101 are respectively provided on the two guide rail components 12, and the sliding grooves 101 face the inside of the bracket assembly 1. Through the above technical solution, the bracket body 11 and the guide rail component 12 are separately arranged. When the sliding groove 101 is worn, the guide rail component 12 can be disassembled separately for maintenance and replacement. The guide rail mounting groove 102 cooperates with the bracket body 11 to ensure the accurate position of the sliding groove 101 and reduce the sliding deviation between the sliding hook 301 and the sliding groove 101, which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0042] Furthermore, the guide rail component 12 is also provided with a handle 103. Specifically, in this embodiment, the handle 103 is disposed above the slide groove 101 and is recessed inward from the surface of the guide rail component 12, which facilitates the user's fingers to be inserted into the handle 103 and exert upward force. The handle 103 extends along the length direction of the guide rail component 12, which can provide a uniform force point for the user's fingers. Through the above technical solution, the handle 103 can provide a force point when disassembling the guide rail component 12, which makes it easy for the user to pull out the bracket body 11 upward. This is understood by those skilled in the art.

[0043] Furthermore, the support assembly 1 also includes guide wheels 4. Specifically, in this embodiment, the guide wheels 4 are fastened to the support body 11, and the number of guide wheels 4 is preferably eight and divided into two groups. The two groups of guide wheels 4 are arranged opposite to each other on the left and right sides of the support body 11 and facing outwards from the support body 11. This can limit the movement direction of the tableware tray and prevent the tableware tray from shifting when it moves. When the tableware tray is placed in the dishwasher cavity, the guide wheels 4 abut against the guide rails arranged in the dishwasher cavity, reducing the contact area between the tableware tray and the dishwasher and reducing the friction between them. This makes it easier for the user to pull out or push the tableware tray from the dishwasher, as those skilled in the art can understand.

[0044] Furthermore, the support assembly 1 also includes a tray handle 5. Specifically, in this embodiment, the tray handle 5 is snapped onto the support body 11 from top to bottom and is located on the front side of the support body 11, making it convenient for the user to hold it with one hand and pull the tableware tray outward or push the tableware tray inward. Through the above technical solution, it is convenient for the user to push and pull the tableware tray in the dishwasher, avoiding damage to the surface of the tableware tray or cut to the user's hand when pushing and pulling. This is understood by those skilled in the art.

[0045] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tray for tableware, characterized in that, It includes a support assembly (1), and a first cutlery basket (2) and a second cutlery basket (3) disposed on the support assembly (1) for placing cutlery. The first cutlery basket (2) is disposed on the support assembly (1), and the second cutlery basket (3) is horizontally slidable on the support assembly (1). The first cutlery basket (2) and the second cutlery basket (3) are vertically staggered. The sum of the vertical projected areas of the first cutlery basket (2) and the second cutlery basket (3) is equivalent to the vertical projected area of ​​the support assembly (1). When the second cutlery basket (3) moves toward the first cutlery basket (2), an open space is formed on the cutlery tray to avoid the cutlery on the lower tray. When the second cutlery basket (3) moves away from the first cutlery basket (2), both the first cutlery basket (2) and the second cutlery basket (3) are open.

2. The tray of claim 1, wherein The first cutlery basket (2) and the second cutlery basket (3) extend along the front-back direction of the support assembly (1). The second cutlery basket (3) is located above the first cutlery basket (2). The first cutlery basket (2) is one and fixed in the middle of the support assembly (1). The second cutlery basket (3) is two and arranged along the left-right direction of the support assembly (1). When the two second cutlery baskets (3) are close to each other, an open space is formed on the cutlery tray to avoid the cutlery on the lower tray. When the two second cutlery baskets (3) are far apart from each other, both the first cutlery basket (2) and the second cutlery basket (3) are open.

3. The tray of claim 2, wherein The second cutlery basket (3) and the support assembly (1) are provided with a sliding structure, and the second cutlery basket (3) can be horizontally slidably mounted on the support assembly (1) through the sliding structure; The sliding structure includes a sliding hook (301) on the second cutlery basket (3) and a sliding groove (101) on the support assembly (1). There are four sliding hooks (301) in two groups. The two groups of sliding hooks (301) are arranged opposite to each other on the front and rear sides of the second cutlery basket (3). There are two sliding grooves (101) in two groups, which are arranged opposite to each other on the front and rear sides of the support assembly (1) and extend along the left and right direction of the support assembly (1). The sliding hooks (301) and sliding grooves (101) are arranged correspondingly. When the second cutlery basket (3) is placed on the support assembly (1), the sliding hooks (301) extend into the sliding grooves (101) and slide back and forth along the length direction of the sliding grooves (101), so that the second cutlery basket (3) is horizontally slidably placed on the support assembly (1).

4. The tray of claim 3, wherein The second cutlery basket (3) includes a second basket body (31) and a second support (32). The bottom surface of the second basket body (31) is provided with a support mounting groove (302) corresponding to the second support (32). The second support (32) cooperates with the support mounting groove (302) to fix the second support (32) on the second basket body (31). The sliding hook (301) is provided on the second support (32) and faces the outside of the second support (32).

5. The tray of claim 4, wherein, A limiting structure is provided between the second basket (31) and the second bracket (32), and the second bracket (32) is fixedly installed on the second basket (31) by the limiting structure; The limiting structure includes a limiting groove (303) disposed on the second basket (31) and a limiting component (304) disposed on the second bracket (32). The limiting groove (303) is disposed on the bottom surface of the second basket (31) and communicates with the bracket mounting groove (302). The limiting component (304) is disposed on the second bracket (32) and corresponds to the limiting groove (303). When the second bracket (32) is installed on the second basket (31), the limiting component (304) is engaged in the limiting groove (303) so that the second bracket (32) is limited to be installed on the second basket (31).

6. The tray of claim 4, wherein, The second basket (31) is also provided with a handle (305) for pushing and pulling the second cutlery basket (3) in the left and right directions along the support assembly (1). The handle (305) has an arc shape in its horizontal projection and is located around the opening of the second basket (31). The handle (305) is integrally formed with the second basket (31) and faces the outside of the support assembly (1).

7. The tray of claim 3 wherein, The bracket assembly (1) includes a bracket body (11) and a guide rail component (12). The guide rail component (12) is provided with a guide rail mounting groove (102) corresponding to the bracket body (11). The guide rail mounting groove (102) cooperates with the bracket body (11) to fix the guide rail component (12) on the bracket body (11). There are two guide rail components (12) and they are arranged opposite to each other on the front and rear sides of the bracket body (11). The sliding groove (101) is provided on the guide rail component (12) and faces the inside of the bracket assembly (1).

8. The tray of claim 7, wherein The guide rail component (12) is also provided with a handle (103) for pulling the guide rail component (12) upward out of the bracket body (11). The handle (103) is located above the slide groove (101) and is recessed inward from the surface of the guide rail component (12). The handle (103) extends along the length direction of the guide rail component (12).

9. The tray of claim 7, wherein, The support assembly (1) also includes guide wheels (4) for guiding the movement of the tableware tray. There are several guide wheels (4) divided into two groups. The two groups of guide wheels (4) are arranged opposite to each other on the left and right sides of the support body (11) and facing outwards from the support body (11).

10. The tray of claim 7, wherein The support assembly (1) also includes a tray handle (5) for pushing and pulling the tableware tray, the tray handle (5) being disposed on the support body (11) and located on the front side of the support body (11).

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