A dishwasher

Abstract

The utility model relates to domestic appliance technical field discloses a kind of dishwashers, including base, skirting board and adjusting mechanism, adjusting mechanism includes connecting piece and elastic locking part, the end of connecting piece away from base is connected with skirting board, the end close to base is configured to be inserted through base;Connecting piece is equipped with multiple positioning parts distributed along its length direction;Elastic locking part is slidably installed on base, and elastic locking part includes sliding part and elastic part, and sliding part is equipped with the locking portion for cooperating with positioning part;Elastic part is configured as sliding part sliding, and the positioning structure on base is abutted to occur elastic deformation.Said dishwasher, adjusting mechanism uses sliding type elastic locking part, its structure is simple, and the whole adjusting process only needs to push elastic locking part to complete locking and unlocking, and it is convenient and fast to operate;Since no small parts such as pin shaft is needed, parts loss is avoided, and the reliability of installation and adjustment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As an essential appliance in modern kitchens, dishwashers are increasingly being integrated into kitchens. To achieve a flush fit with cabinet doors and create a seamless visual effect, a kickboard is typically installed at the bottom front of the dishwasher. However, due to variations in cabinet depth and floor flatness among different users, a fixed kickboard position makes it difficult to ensure precise alignment between its front edge and the cabinet edge, affecting the overall aesthetics.

[0003] To address this technical problem, an adjustable kickboard installation method is disclosed in the prior art. This method typically includes an adjusting rod connected to the kickboard, with multiple positioning holes along its length. During installation, the adjusting rod is inserted into the corresponding opening in the dishwasher base, and then a separate pin passes through a positioning hole on the base and the rod, thereby fixing the kickboard in multiple preset front and rear positions.

[0004] In practice, it has been found that the existing technology using pin positioning has at least the following significant drawbacks: (1) Inconvenient operation. In the narrow space under the dishwasher, the operator needs to use both hands to align the independent pin and insert it into the positioning hole, making the installation and adjustment process cumbersome and difficult; (2) Parts are easy to lose: As an independent small component, the pin is very easy to fall off and be lost during installation or adjustment, which leads to installation failure; (3) Cumbersome adjustment: Each adjustment requires the pin to be completely pulled out and reinserted, making the steps disjointed and lacking in convenience.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need in this field for a kickboard adjustment mechanism with a simpler structure and easier operation to overcome the above-mentioned defects in the prior art.

[0006] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this application, and therefore may include prior art that is not known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] In view of the problems pointed out in the background art, this application provides a dishwasher whose kick plate adjustment mechanism adopts a sliding elastic locking component to complete the locking and unlocking of the kick plate. Its structure is simple and the operation is convenient and quick. At the same time, since there is no need for independent pins or other small parts, the risk of parts loss is fundamentally avoided, and the reliability and convenience of installation and adjustment are improved.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention employs the following technical solution:

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, a dishwasher is provided, comprising:

[0010] The housing includes a base;

[0011] An inner liner, located within the box, defines the washing chamber;

[0012] A bowl basket is placed inside the inner liner;

[0013] A kickboard is provided on one side of the base;

[0014] An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the distance between the kick plate and the base;

[0015] The adjustment mechanism includes:

[0016] A connector, the end of which is away from the base is connected to the kick plate, and the end of which is near the base is configured to be insertably inserted through the base; the connector is provided with a plurality of positioning portions distributed along its length.

[0017] The adjustment mechanism further includes:

[0018] A resilient locking element, which is slidably mounted on the base, the resilient locking element comprising:

[0019] A sliding part is slidably disposed on the base and is connected to a locking part for cooperating with the positioning part;

[0020] The elastic part is configured such that when the sliding part slides, it abuts against the positioning structure on the base and undergoes elastic deformation.

[0021] The adjustment mechanism of the kickboard adopts a sliding elastic locking component. The entire adjustment process only requires pushing the connecting part and the elastic locking component to lock and unlock, making the operation convenient and quick. Since there is no need for independent pins or other small parts, the risk of losing parts is fundamentally avoided, improving the reliability and convenience of installation and adjustment. At the same time, the elastic locking component has a simple structure, which is easy to manufacture and reduces production costs.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the elastic locking member is a single piece, and the elastic portion includes at least one elongated elastic arm extending from the sliding portion. The one-piece molding structure has low manufacturing cost and a simple structure.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the elongated elastic arm is provided with at least one reinforcing protrusion. The reinforcing protrusion can improve the strength and durability of the elongated elastic arm, ensuring a long and reliable service life of the adjustment mechanism.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the base is provided with a first guide structure, the first guide structure including a groove formed on the base, and one end of the sliding part near the locking part is accommodated in the groove. The first guide structure provides a precise guide for the elastic locking member, effectively preventing its front end from swaying left or right or tilting up or down during sliding, ensuring that the locking part can be smoothly and accurately aligned and engaged with the positioning part on the connector.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the base is provided with a second guide structure, which includes a limiting protrusion on the base. One end of the sliding portion away from the locking portion slides in conjunction with the limiting protrusion. The second guide structure further ensures the smooth sliding of the elastic locking member. By cooperating with the first guide structure at the front end, a two-point guiding method is achieved, jointly constraining the sliding path of the elastic locking member and ensuring the smoothness of the mechanism's movement and the accuracy of its positioning.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, the base has a through hole for inserting the connector, and a limiting part is provided on the inner wall of the through hole. The limiting part is used to elastically clamp the connector to reduce its radial wobble. By adding the limiting part, the connector is still subject to a certain radial damping force after locking, effectively reducing the possibility of its radial wobble.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the inner side of the baseboard is provided with a receiving structure, and the connector has a mating end near the baseboard. The mating end is configured to be slidably inserted into the receiving structure and form a clearance fit with the receiving structure. The baseboard and the mating end of the connector are connected by a plug-in and clearance fit method, eliminating the need for screw fixing and enabling quick, tool-free installation of the baseboard.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the sidewall of the kick plate is provided with a guide flange extending towards the center of the kick plate, and the guide flange and the inner side of the front plate of the kick plate define the receiving structure; and the receiving structure has an opening facing the bottom to allow the mating end to slide into it from bottom to top. The kick plate can slide from top to bottom to be assembled and fixed with the connecting piece, and the installation and disassembly operations are simple.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the mating end includes:

[0030] The stop surface abuts against the inner side of the front panel of the skirting board;

[0031] The first limiting surface is disposed opposite to the side wall of the kick plate;

[0032] The second limiting surface is disposed opposite to the sidewall of the guide flange.

[0033] The first limiting surface and the second limiting surface together with the surfaces on which they are disposed opposite each other constitute the clearance fit.

[0034] In some embodiments of this application, the kickboard includes a kickboard body and at least one detachable adjustable section connected to the kickboard body; a pre-defined fracture structure is provided between the detachable adjustable section and the kickboard body to allow the height of the kickboard to be adjusted by separating the detachable adjustable section along the fracture structure. When the cabinet height at the installation site is low, the user or installer can easily and neatly break off and remove the detachable adjustable section by repeatedly bending it along the fracture structure without any cutting tools, thereby changing the overall height of the kickboard.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are:

[0036] In the above embodiments, the adjustment mechanism of the kick plate adopts a sliding elastic locking component. The entire adjustment process only requires pushing the connecting component and the elastic locking component to complete locking and unlocking, which is convenient and quick to operate. Since there is no need for independent pins or other small parts, the risk of losing parts is fundamentally avoided, and the reliability and convenience of installation and adjustment are improved. At the same time, the elastic locking component has a simple structure, which is easy to manufacture and reduces production costs.

[0037] Other features and advantages of this utility model will become clearer after reading the detailed embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0038] 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0039] Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to some embodiments is shown;

[0040] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the connector and the base in a dishwasher according to some embodiments is shown;

[0041] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 Enlarged view at point I;

[0042] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the connector and base assembled in a dishwasher according to some embodiments is shown;

[0043] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a resilient locking element in a dishwasher according to some embodiments is shown;

[0044] Figure 6 An assembly diagram of the kick plate and connector in a dishwasher according to some embodiments is shown;

[0045] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the assembly process of the kick plate and connector in a dishwasher according to some embodiments is shown.

[0046] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a connector in a dishwasher according to some embodiments is shown;

[0047] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the kick plate and connector in a dishwasher according to some embodiments is shown;

[0048] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 Enlarged view at point II;

[0049] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0050] 100 - Base; 110 - Through hole; 120 - Limiting part; 130 - Positioning structure; 140 - Slide groove; 150 - Limiting protrusion;

[0051] 200 - Kickboard; 210 - Receiving structure; 211 - Guide flange; 220 - Kickboard body; 230 - Separable adjustable section;

[0052] 300 - Connector; 310 - Positioning hole; 320 - Abutment part; 330 - First limiting rib; 340 - Second limiting rib; Stop surface; First limiting surface; Second limiting surface;

[0053] 400 - Elastic locking element; 410 - Sliding part; 411 - Locking part; 412 - Guide groove; 420 - Elastic part; 421 - Reinforcing protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0054] 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 some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0055] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0056] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0058] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0059] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0060] like Figures 1-10 As shown, some embodiments of this application provide a dishwasher. This dishwasher aims to solve the problems of complex structure and inconvenient adjustment of the adjustment mechanism of the existing dishwasher kick plate 200.

[0061] In some embodiments, the dishwasher includes a cabinet and an inner tub disposed within the cabinet, the inner tub defining a washing chamber for washing dishes. A dish rack is provided in the inner tub for placing dishes. A spray arm is also provided in the inner tub for spraying water onto the dishes.

[0062] The enclosure includes a base 100. A kick plate 200 is provided on one side of the base 100, for example... Figure 1 A kick plate 200 is provided at the front of the base shown.

[0063] The kick plate 200 is connected to the base 100 via an adjustment mechanism on both the left and right sides. The adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the distance between the kick plate 200 and the base 100.

[0064] The adjustment mechanism includes a connector 300 and an elastic locking element 400.

[0065] The connector 300 is preferably a long strip of plastic or metal pull rod. The end of the rod away from the base 100 is fixedly connected to the inside of the kick plate 200 by means of snap-fit ​​or screw-fit, while the end of the rod near the base 100 can pass through the through hole 110 opened on the base 100.

[0066] To enable segmented adjustment, the rear end of the connector 300 is provided with a plurality of positioning portions evenly distributed along its length. The positioning portions can be structures such as positioning holes, grooves, or protrusions. In the embodiments of this application, positioning holes 310 are preferably used as the positioning portions.

[0067] The resilient locking element 400 is slidably mounted on the base 100. The resilient locking element 400 is used to cooperate with a plurality of positioning parts on the connector 300 to assemble the kick plate 200 onto the base 100.

[0068] Specifically, such as Figure 5The elastic locking member 400 includes a sliding portion 410 that can slide on the base 100, and an elastic portion 420 connected to the sliding portion 410.

[0069] The sliding part 410 is provided with a locking part 411 for cooperating with the positioning part.

[0070] When the elastic part 420 is configured to slide as the sliding part 410, it abuts against the positioning structure 130 on the base 100 and undergoes elastic deformation, thereby generating an elastic restoring force that drives the locking part 411 to engage with the positioning part.

[0071] When the position of the kick plate 200 needs to be adjusted, the operator pushes the sliding part 410 of the elastic locking member 400, causing it to slide backward against the elastic force of the elastic part 420. This action causes the locking part 411 to disengage from the current positioning hole 310, thereby releasing the lock on the connector 300.

[0072] While keeping the elastic locking member 400 in the push position, the operator can freely pull the connecting member 300 back and forth to adjust it to the desired target position, that is, to roughly align the target positioning hole 310 with the locking part 411. After adjustment, the operator only needs to release the tension and no longer apply force to the elastic locking member 400. At this time, driven by the elastic restoring force stored in the elastic part 420, the entire elastic locking member 400 will quickly return to its original position, and its locking part 411 will automatically and accurately spring into and engage in the new positioning hole 310, completing the locking.

[0073] The aforementioned dishwasher uses a sliding elastic locking component 400 for its kick plate 200 adjustment mechanism. The entire adjustment process only requires pushing the connecting component 300 and the elastic locking component 400 to lock and unlock, making operation convenient and quick. Since there is no need for independent pins or other small parts, the risk of losing parts is fundamentally avoided, improving the reliability and convenience of installation and adjustment. At the same time, the elastic locking component 400 has a simple structure, which facilitates manufacturing and reduces production costs.

[0074] In some embodiments, the elastic locking member 400 is preferably a structure integrally molded from an engineering plastic with good toughness and fatigue resistance through a one-time injection molding process.

[0075] like Figure 5 As shown, the elastic part 420 includes at least one elongated elastic arm extending from the sliding part 410. The thickness, width, and shape of the elongated elastic arm are carefully designed to ensure that it can generate sufficient elastic deformation and restoring force when subjected to lateral forces, while maintaining the integrity and durability of the structure.

[0076] In some embodiments, the elastic portion 420 includes two elongated elastic arms extending from the sliding portion 410, the two elongated elastic arms being symmetrically arranged with respect to the sliding direction of the sliding portion 410. The overall outline of the elongated elastic arms can be designed into various non-linear shapes. For example, it can be designed as a smooth arc, or a zigzag shape composed of multiple straight lines.

[0077] The elastic locking component 400 adopts a one-piece molded structure, integrating the sliding part 410 and the elastic part 420 into a single component, which greatly simplifies the types of parts and reduces production costs. No subsequent assembly is required, reducing the complexity of production and assembly, and improving the stability and reliability of the entire adjustment mechanism.

[0078] In some embodiments, the sliding part and the elastic part of the elastic locking member are separate structures, for example, the sliding part is a sliding block and the elastic part is a leaf spring with an arm-like structure.

[0079] In some embodiments, the elastic part may also be a compression spring or an elastic block, which may be a block made of, for example, rubber, silicone or polyurethane (PU).

[0080] In some embodiments, in order to improve the strength and durability of the elongated elastic arm, one or more reinforcing protrusions 421 are provided on the elongated elastic arm along its length direction. The cross-section of the reinforcing protrusion 421 can be arc-shaped, triangular, trapezoidal, etc.

[0081] In the embodiments of this application, the cross-section of the elongated elastic arm is rectangular, the cross-section of the reinforcing protrusion 421 is arc-shaped, and two reinforcing protrusions 421 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the elongated elastic arm, forming a circular cross-section.

[0082] By adding a reinforcing protrusion 421, the structural strength and fatigue resistance of the long strip elastic arm are effectively improved, ensuring that the elastic locking component 400 will not significantly decrease in elasticity after long-term and repeated push-pull adjustments, thus guaranteeing a long and reliable service life for the adjustment mechanism.

[0083] In some embodiments, in order to ensure that the elastic locking member 400 slides smoothly without deflection, the base 100 is provided with a first guide structure.

[0084] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first guide structure includes a groove 140 formed on the base 100, the cross-section of which may be U-shaped or rectangular. Correspondingly, the bottom shape of the sliding portion 410 of the elastic locking member 400 near the locking portion 411 (i.e., the front end) is adapted to the groove 140 and is accommodated within the groove 140 for sliding.

[0085] The cooperation between the groove 140 and the front end of the sliding part 410 provides a precise guide for the elastic locking member 400, effectively preventing its front end from swaying left or right or tilting up or down during the sliding process, and ensuring that the locking part 411 can be smoothly and accurately aligned and engaged with the positioning part on the connector 300.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first guide structure may also be a slide rail structure. For example, one or more raised slide rails extending in a predetermined direction are integrally formed or fixedly mounted on the base 100. The cross-section of the raised slide rail may be rectangular, T-shaped, or L-shaped.

[0087] In some embodiments, to further ensure the smooth sliding of the elastic locking member 400, a second guide structure is also provided on the base 100 in addition to the first guide structure at the front end.

[0088] The second guide structure is located at the rear of the elastic locking member 400, specifically manifested as a limiting protrusion 150 integrally stamped from the surface of the base 100 or independently installed. The limiting protrusion 150 can be a pair of parallel ribs or an L-shaped slide rail.

[0089] Correspondingly, the side of the sliding portion 410 of the elastic locking member 400 away from the locking portion 411 (i.e., the rear end) forms a sliding fit with the limiting protrusion 150.

[0090] The sliding path of the elastic locking component 400 is constrained by a two-point guidance mechanism, with the front slide groove 140 and the rear limiting protrusion 150 working in tandem. This provides extremely stable sliding support for the elastic locking component 400, ensuring smooth movement and accurate positioning of the mechanism.

[0091] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 410 of the elastic locking member 400 has a guide groove 412 at its rear end, and the limiting protrusion 150 is located in the guide groove 412.

[0092] In some embodiments, the second guide structure may also be a groove structure. For example, one or more bosses may be integrally formed or fixedly mounted on the base 100, and a through groove may be formed on the boss, which slides in engagement with the rear part of the sliding portion of the elastic locking member.

[0093] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the base 100 has a through hole 110 for inserting the connector 300, and its inner wall is integrally formed or additionally fitted with a limiting part 120.

[0094] The limiting part 120 can be a protrusion extending inward from the hole wall. When the rod of the connector 300 passes through the through hole 110, the protrusion can abut against the rod of the connector 300 to reduce the possibility of radial sway.

[0095] The limiting part 120 may also have a certain elastic protrusion structure, such as an elastic buckle integrally formed on the inner wall, or one or more elastic metal or plastic sheets installed on the inner wall. When the rod of the connector 300 passes through the through hole 110, the limiting part 120 will apply a slight, continuous clamping force to it.

[0096] By adding a limiting part 120, the connecting part 300 is still subject to a certain radial damping force after locking, effectively reducing the possibility of radial wobble. This not only eliminates vibration noise that may be caused by clearance fit, but also makes the entire adjustment mechanism feel tighter and more stable.

[0097] In some embodiments, such as Figures 6-10 As shown, in order to achieve quick and tool-free installation of the baseboard 200, a receiving structure 210 is provided on the inner side of the baseboard 200, and a mating end is provided on the end of the connector 300 near the baseboard 200 (front end).

[0098] The mating end is configured to be slidably inserted into the receiving structure 210 and to form a clearance fit with the receiving structure 210.

[0099] The front ends of the kick plate 200 and the connector 300 are fitted with a clearance. This means that the external dimensions of the mating end are slightly smaller than the internal dimensions of the receiving structure 210, and there is a pre-set clearance between them for easy installation. During installation, the operator can easily slide the mating end into the receiving structure 210 without precise alignment.

[0100] In some embodiments, each of the left and right sidewalls of the kick plate 200 is provided with a plate-shaped guide flange 211 extending horizontally toward the center of the kick plate 200. The guide flange 211 and the inner side of the front plate of the kick plate 200 together define the receiving structure 210. The mating end of the connector 300 extends toward the left and right sides of the kick plate 200.

[0101] The receiving structure 210 has an opening not only toward the center of the kick plate 200, but also an opening toward the bottom, which allows the operator to install the kick plate 200 from top to bottom, so that the mating end of the connector 300 is inserted into the receiving structure 210 from bottom to top.

[0102] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, the mating end includes a stop surface a, a first limiting surface b, and a second limiting surface c.

[0103] The stop surface a is the foremost surface of the mating end. When the mating end is fully inserted into the receiving structure 210, the stop surface will abut against the inner side of the front plate of the kick plate 200 to prevent the kick plate 200 from moving backward relative to the connecting member 300.

[0104] The first limiting surface b is the surface of the mating end facing the side wall of the kick plate 200. The first limiting surface b is set opposite to the side wall of the kick plate 200, but does not contact it.

[0105] The second limiting surface c is the surface of the mating end facing the side wall of the guide flange 211. The second limiting surface c is disposed opposite to the side wall of the guide flange 211, but does not contact it.

[0106] The gaps between the first limiting surface b and the second limiting surface c and their respective opposing surfaces together constitute the clearance fit.

[0107] In some embodiments, the connector 300 is bent outward from its front end toward the outside of the kick plate 200 to form an abutment portion 320, and the front end face of the abutment portion 320 forms the stop surface a. A first limiting rib 330 is formed by bending the abutment portion 320 backward, and the side of the first limiting rib 330 forms the first limiting surface b. A second limiting rib 340 is also formed by bending the abutment portion 320, and the side of the second limiting rib 340 forms the second limiting surface c.

[0108] By utilizing the stop surface, rigid positioning in one direction is achieved, while limiting surfaces and gaps in other directions ensure a smooth and unobstructed installation process, achieving extremely high functionality and convenience at very low cost.

[0109] In some embodiments, in order to accommodate the floor height of cabinets in different homes, the kickboard 200 consists of a kickboard body 220 and at least one separable adjustable section 230 connected to the kickboard body 220.

[0110] The separable adjustable section 230 is typically located at the top or bottom of the kick plate 200. A pre-set fracture structure 240 is pre-set between the separable adjustable section 230 and the kick plate body 220 by means of a mold.

[0111] The fracture structure 240 can be a V-shaped or U-shaped groove, or a row of continuous small holes that significantly reduce its local strength.

[0112] When the cabinet height at the installation site is low, the user or installer can easily and neatly break off and remove the separable adjustable section 230 by repeatedly bending along the fracture structure 240 with their hands without any cutting tools, thereby changing the overall height of the baseboard 200.

[0113] The installation and adjustment procedures for the dishwasher kick plate 200 in this application are as follows:

[0114] (1) Adjust the height of the kick plate 200. Before installation, determine whether the height of the kick plate 200 needs to be adjusted based on the actual height of the dishwasher from the ground. If it is necessary to lower the height, the user can repeatedly bend along the preset fracture structure 240 between the kick plate body 220 and the separable adjustable section 230 to break it off and remove it.

[0115] (2) Install and adjust the connector 300. This step requires installing and adjusting the connectors 300 on both the left and right sides respectively. Push the elastic locking member 400 so that its sliding part 410 overcomes the elastic force of the elastic part 420 and moves backward. While keeping the elastic locking member 400 pushed, insert the connector 300 into the through hole of the base and move it to the appropriate depth. After adjustment, release the elastic locking member 400. Driven by the elastic restoring force stored in the elastic part 420, the elastic locking member 400 will immediately return to its original position, and the locking part 411 of the elastic locking member 400 will spring in and engage in the corresponding positioning hole 310, completing the locking on one side. Install the connector 300 on the other side accordingly.

[0116] (3) Install the kick plate. Move the kick plate 200 to the front of the dishwasher and install it from top to bottom. Fit the receiving structures 210 on the left and right sides of the inner side of the kick plate 200 into the mating ends of the two connectors 300 from top to bottom. Since it is a clearance fit, this process can be easily completed.

[0117] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0118] For ease of explanation, the above description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be obtained based on the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are for the purpose of better explaining the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, comprising: The housing includes a base; An inner liner, located within the box, defines the washing chamber; A bowl basket is placed inside the inner liner; A kickboard is provided on one side of the base; An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the distance between the kick plate and the base; The adjustment mechanism includes: A connector, the end of which is away from the base is connected to the kick plate, and the end of which is near the base is configured to be insertably inserted through the base; the connector is provided with a plurality of positioning portions distributed along its length. The adjustment mechanism is characterized in that it further includes: A resilient locking element, which is slidably mounted on the base, the resilient locking element comprising: A sliding part is slidably disposed on the base and is connected to a locking part for cooperating with the positioning part; The elastic part is configured such that when the sliding part slides, it abuts against the positioning structure on the base and undergoes elastic deformation.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic locking member is a single piece, and the elastic part includes at least one long elastic arm extending from the sliding part.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elongated elastic arm is provided with at least one reinforcing protrusion.

4. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a first guide structure, the first guide structure including a slide groove formed on the base, and one end of the sliding part near the locking part is accommodated in the slide groove.

5. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base is provided with a second guide structure, the second guide structure including a limiting protrusion on the base, and one end of the sliding part away from the locking part slides in cooperation with the limiting protrusion.

6. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has a through hole for inserting the connector, and a limiting part protrudes from the inner wall of the through hole, which is used to abut against the connector.

7. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the kick plate is provided with a receiving structure, and the connector is provided with a mating end at one end near the kick plate. The mating end is configured to be slidably inserted into the receiving structure and form a clearance fit with the receiving structure.

8. The dishwasher according to claim 7, characterized in that, The side wall of the kick plate is provided with a guide flange extending towards the center of the kick plate. The guide flange and the inner side of the front plate of the kick plate define the receiving structure. The receiving structure has an opening facing the bottom so that the mating end can be slidably inserted from bottom to top.

9. The dishwasher according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mating end includes: The stop surface abuts against the inner side of the front panel of the skirting board; The first limiting surface is disposed opposite to the side wall of the kick plate; The second limiting surface is disposed opposite to the sidewall of the guide flange.

10. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kickboard includes a kickboard body and at least one detachable adjustable section connected to the kickboard body; a preset fracture structure is provided between the detachable adjustable section and the kickboard body to allow the height of the kickboard to be adjusted by separating the detachable adjustable section along the fracture structure.

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