观察窗结构和洗碗机

By installing an observation window on the dishwasher, the problem of traditional dishwashers being unable to detect when the spray arm is stuck is solved, allowing users to promptly detect and handle dropped dishes, ensuring effective cleaning.

CN224505376UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
Filing Date
2025-06-25
Publication Date
2026-07-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional dishwashers have opaque door panels, making it difficult to detect when the spray arms are stuck, which affects the cleaning effect.

Method used

Installing an observation window structure on the dishwasher, including a mounting base and a lens assembly, expands the observation range. Users can see the situation inside the washing chamber through the lens assembly and promptly detect if dishes have fallen or the spray arm is stuck.

Benefits of technology

Users can promptly detect and address issues such as tableware falling and getting stuck in the spray arm, ensuring effective cleaning.

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Abstract

本申请涉及一种观察窗结构和洗碗机,所述观察窗结构包括:安装基板,具有贯穿自身的安装孔,透镜组件,安装于所述安装基板,并覆盖所述安装孔;当所述安装基板安装于所述洗碗机的壳体上时,所述安装孔与所述洗碗机的洗碗腔相连通,所述透镜组件被构造能够为扩大观察者对所述洗碗腔的观察范围。透镜组件被构造为能够扩大观察者对洗碗腔的观察范围,即用户能够通过透镜组件看到尽可能大的餐具摆放区域,进而可发现餐具是否出现掉落的情况,并当餐具出现掉落卡住喷淋臂的情况时,用户能够及时发现并关闭洗碗机,并重新摆放餐具后再进行清洗,进而保证清洗效果。
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Claims

1. An observation window structure for a dishwasher, characterized in that, The observation window structure includes: The mounting base plate (10) has a through mounting hole (11). A lens assembly (20) is mounted on the mounting substrate (10) and covers the mounting hole (11); When the mounting base (10) is mounted on the housing (110) of the dishwasher, the mounting hole (11) is connected to the washing chamber (120) of the dishwasher, and the lens assembly (20) is configured to expand the observation range of the observer (200) on the washing chamber (120).

2. The viewing window structure of claim 1, wherein The lens assembly (20) includes a crescent-shaped lens (21) which is mounted in the mounting hole (11). When the mounting base (10) is mounted on the housing (110) of the dishwasher, the convex side (22) of the crescent-shaped lens (21) is located on the side of the mounting base (10) facing the washing cavity (120), and the crescent-shaped lens (21) protrudes from the mounting hole (11).

3. The viewing window structure of claim 2, wherein, The lens assembly (20) further includes a plane lens (30), which is disposed on the concave side (23) of the meniscus lens (21) and covers the concave side (23) of the meniscus lens (21).

4. The viewing window structure of claim 3, wherein, The lens assembly (20) further includes a mounting platform (31), which is connected to the mounting substrate (10) and located on the concave side (23) of the crescent lens (21). The mounting platform (31) abuts against the edge of the crescent lens (21), and the area of ​​the pattern formed by the edge of the crescent lens (21) is larger than the area of ​​the mounting hole (11). The mounting platform (31) has an observation hole (32) that penetrates through it. The observation hole (32) is connected to the inner side of the crescent-shaped lens (21). The plane lens (30) is mounted on the mounting platform (31) and covers the observation hole (32).

5. The viewing window structure of claim 4, wherein, The lens assembly (20) further includes a first seal (24) disposed between the convex side (22) surface of the crescent lens (21) and the mounting substrate (10).

6. The viewing window structure of claim 4, wherein, The mounting platform (31) has a mounting groove (34) on the side facing the crescent lens (21), the mounting groove (34) surrounds the observation hole (32), and the edge of the crescent lens (21) is located in the mounting groove (34).

7. The observation window structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lens assembly (20) further includes a second seal (33), which is disposed in the mounting groove (34) and located between the edge of the crescent lens (21) and the inner wall of the mounting groove (34).

8. The viewing window structure of claim 2, wherein, The edge trajectory of the crescent-shaped lens (21) is elliptical.

9. A dishwasher, characterized in that Includes a housing (110) and an observation window structure (100) as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein a washing cavity (120) is formed within the housing (110), and the mounting base plate (10) is mounted on the housing (110). 10.The dish washer of claim 9, wherein The dishwasher includes a spray arm (130) which is rotatably disposed within the washing chamber (120) and is located within the observation range of the lens assembly (20). 11.The dish washer of claim 9, wherein The housing (110) includes a first mounting surface (111) and a second mounting surface (112) that are connected to each other and set at an angle. When the dishwasher is in use, the second mounting surface (112) is located above the first mounting surface (111), and the second mounting surface (112) is inclined relative to both the horizontal plane and the vertical plane, and the second mounting surface (112) is inclined toward the washing cavity (120). The mounting base plate (10) is disposed on the second mounting surface (112). 12.The dish washer of claim 11, wherein The housing (110) includes an openable and closable hatch (140) located on the first mounting surface (111), and the hatch (140) is provided with a hatch observation window (141) that allows observation of the interior of the dishwashing cavity (120).