Chopstick basket and dishwasher

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of chopstick basket, the chopstick basket is applied to dish washer, it relates to dish washer device technical field, chopstick basket mainly includes basket body and knife rest. Forming accommodating cavity inside basket body;Knife rest is formed in accommodating cavity and protrudes from the bottom of basket body, and knife rest includes a plurality of knife grooves arranged at intervals, and the knife groove includes support structure for supporting blade and different height. Through the embodiment provided in the present application, chopstick basket can place chopsticks, knives and forks, spoons and other tableware, and can also meet the demand of placing cutlery. User places cutlery on the same knife groove height different support structure from basket mouth, to support the blade, so that the cutlery is placed obliquely, the handle of cutlery is overlapped on the edge of basket mouth, which facilitates user to place and take cutlery, avoids being scratched when taking and placing and taking, and improves the functionality and safety of chopstick basket.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With social development and progress, dishwashers, as a kitchen appliance, have relieved users of the hassle of washing dishes and have become increasingly popular in recent years. While using dishwashers to wash dishes, users also hope that they can clean household knives. However, there are significant space limitations in storing knives (such as kitchen knives), and the chopstick rack cannot meet the needs of knife storage. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application addresses the shortcomings of existing methods by providing a chopsticks basket and a dishwasher, thereby solving the technical problem that existing technologies have significant space limitations for knife placement, and that chopsticks baskets cannot meet the knife placement requirements.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a chopsticks basket for use in a dishwasher, which mainly includes a basket body and a knife holder. A receiving cavity is formed inside the basket body; the knife holder is formed in the receiving cavity and protrudes from the bottom of the basket body, the knife holder including a plurality of spaced-apart knife slots, each knife slot including a support structure of different heights for supporting the knife blade.

[0005] As an optional implementation, the tool holder further includes a support body, the support body being cuboid in shape, the tool groove being recessed into the support body along the height direction of the support body, a plurality of tool grooves being arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support body, and the tool grooves extending along the width direction of the support body.

[0006] As an optional implementation, the support structure includes a first support and a second support, wherein the first support is higher than the second support; one of the first ends of adjacent cutter grooves forms a first support and the other forms a second support; one of the second ends of adjacent cutter grooves forms a first support and the other forms a second support.

[0007] As an optional implementation, the top surfaces of the first support and the second support are planar; the top surfaces of the first support and the second support in the same slot are located on the same support plane, which is an inclined plane that slopes downward along the width direction of the bracket body.

[0008] As an optional implementation, the top of the basket body forms a basket opening communicating with the receiving cavity; the chopstick basket also includes a basket cover; one of the edges of the basket cover and the basket opening has the rotating shaft, and the other has a rotating hole for rotatably connecting with the rotating shaft, the wall of the rotating hole forming an opening, and the rotating shaft being inserted into the rotating hole through the opening; the basket cover is rotatable relative to the basket body to move between an open position and a closed position.

[0009] As an optional implementation, the chopsticks basket includes two basket lids; the basket opening is rectangular, and the edge of the basket opening includes a first edge and a second edge disposed opposite to each other; the first basket lid is rotatably connected to the first edge of the basket opening, and the second basket lid is rotatably connected to the second edge of the basket opening; the first basket lid can rotate closer to or further away from the second basket lid, and the second basket lid can rotate closer to or further away from the first basket lid.

[0010] As an alternative implementation, the sidewalls of the basket form a triangular reinforcing structure, the reinforcing structure being close to the first edge and / or the second edge.

[0011] As an optional implementation, the edge of the basket opening further includes a third edge and a fourth edge disposed opposite to each other; the third edge and the fourth edge of the basket opening are respectively provided with insertion holes, and the hole wall of the insertion hole is provided with a locking hole; the chopstick basket further includes a handle, the handle includes two insertion ends, the insertion ends form a hook, the insertion ends are inserted into the insertion hole, and the hook engages with the locking hole.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the basket cover is rectangular and includes a first edge and a second edge disposed opposite to each other, as well as a third edge and a fourth edge disposed opposite to each other; the first edge of the basket cover forms a rotating shaft or a rotating hole; the third edge and / or the fourth edge of the basket cover has a snap fastener; the body wall of the basket has a drainage hole for engaging with the snap fastener of the basket cover when it is in the closed position.

[0013] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a dishwasher, including the chopsticks basket described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0014] This application provides a chopsticks basket and a dishwasher. The technical solution provided by the embodiments of this application brings at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The chopsticks basket provided in this application embodiment can hold chopsticks, knives, forks, spoons, and other tableware, and can also meet the need for storing knives. Users place knives from the basket opening onto support structures at different heights within the same knife slot, supporting the blade and allowing the knife to be placed at an angle. The knife handle overlaps the edge of the basket opening, facilitating easy placement and retrieval of the knives and preventing cuts during handling, thus improving the functionality and safety of the chopsticks basket.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chopsticks basket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a chopsticks basket for holding knives, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chopsticks basket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a chopsticks basket body according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a chopsticks basket body in another embodiment;

[0023] Figure 6 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a chopsticks basket body according to another embodiment;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a chopsticks basket with the lid in an open state, provided as another embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chopsticks basket cover provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure labels and corresponding explanations:

[0027] 1: Basket body; 11: Reinforced structure; 12: Insertion hole; 13: Locking hole; 14: Drainage hole;

[0028] 2: Tool holder; 21: Tool groove; 22: Support structure; 221: First support; 222: Second support; 23: Main body of the bracket;

[0029] 3: Basket cover; 31: Buckle; 32: Cover body;

[0030] 4: Handle;

[0031] A: Rotating shaft; a1: Shaft body; a2: Limiting head;

[0032] B: Rotating hole; b1: Opening; b2: Spring piece; b3: Chamfer. Detailed Implementation

[0033] This application is described in detail below. Examples of embodiments of this application are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. Furthermore, detailed descriptions of known technologies that are unnecessary for the features of this application are omitted. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0034] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” used herein may also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the term “comprising” as used in the specification of this application means the presence of the stated features, elements, and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The term “and / or” as used herein includes all or any units and all combinations thereof of one or more associated listed items.

[0035] like Figure 1-6 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a chopsticks basket, which is applied to a dishwasher. The chopsticks basket mainly includes a basket body 1 and a knife holder 2. A receiving cavity is formed inside the basket body 1; the knife holder 2 is formed in the receiving cavity and protrudes from the bottom of the basket body 1. The knife holder 2 includes a plurality of knife slots 21 arranged at intervals. Each knife slot 21 includes a support structure 22 for supporting the knife body and having different heights.

[0036] In this embodiment, the basket 1 is rectangular. The basket 1 includes four side walls and a bottom wall, which together form a receiving cavity. An opening communicating with the receiving cavity is formed at the top of the basket 1, with the opening facing upwards. The receiving cavity is used to hold chopsticks, cutlery, spoons, and knives. The bottom center of the basket 1 arches upwards to form a knife holder 2, meaning the knife holder 2 protrudes upwards from the bottom wall of the basket 1. The knife holder 2 has multiple knife slots 21 to facilitate the placement of multiple knives.

[0037] The chopsticks basket provided in this application embodiment can hold chopsticks, cutlery, spoons, and other tableware, and can also meet the need for storing knives. Users place knives from the basket opening onto support structures 22 at different heights on the same knife slot 21, supporting the knife and allowing it to be placed at an angle. The knife handle overlaps the edge of the basket opening, making it convenient for users to place and retrieve knives, avoiding cuts during placement and retrieval, and improving the functionality and safety of the chopsticks basket.

[0038] like Figure 1-6 As shown, as an optional implementation, the tool holder 2 also includes a support body 23, which is rectangular in shape. The tool groove 21 is recessed into the support body 23 along the height direction of the support body 23. Multiple tool grooves 21 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support body 23 and extend along the width direction of the support body 23.

[0039] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, in this embodiment, the basket 1 and the knife holder 2 are integrally formed. The bottom of the basket 1 protrudes upward to form a support body 23. The length direction of the support body 23 is set along the width direction of the basket 1, and the width direction of the support body 23 is set along the length direction of the basket 1, so that the accommodating cavity has suitable space to place the knife and avoids the blade of the knife being located outside the basket 1, thus preventing scratches. The top of the support body 23 is recessed downward to form a knife groove 21.

[0040] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in one optional implementation, the support structure 22 includes a first support 221 and a second support 222, with the first support 221 being higher than the second support 222; one of the first ends of adjacent cutter grooves 21 forms the first support 221 and the other forms the second support 222; one of the second ends of adjacent cutter grooves 21 forms the first support 221 and the other forms the second support 222.

[0041] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, in this embodiment, the first support 221 and the second support 222 are formed at opposite ends of the same guide groove. Multiple guide grooves are alternately provided with the first support 221 and the second support 222 on the same side, forming a staggered arrangement. Multiple cutting tools are placed in the guide grooves to distribute their weight, balance the center of gravity at both ends of the tool groove 21, and prevent tool concentration from causing a shift in the center of gravity.

[0042] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in one optional implementation, the top surfaces of the first support 221 and the second support 222 are planar; the top surfaces of the first support 221 and the second support 222 of the same knife groove 21 are located on the same support plane, which is an inclined plane that slopes downward along the width direction of the bracket body 23.

[0043] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, in this embodiment, the first support 221 and the second support 222 have a certain height, and the top surface of the first support 221 and the top surface of the second support 222 form a support plane. This support plane is in contact with the blade, so that the blade is placed at an angle and forms a stable support to prevent the blade from shifting and bumping.

[0044] like Figure 1-8 As shown, in one optional embodiment, the top of the basket body 1 forms a basket opening that communicates with the receiving cavity; the chopstick basket also includes a basket cover 3; one of the edges of the basket cover 3 and the basket opening has a rotating shaft A, and the other has a rotating hole B for rotatably connecting with the rotating shaft A, the wall of the rotating hole B forms an opening b1, and the rotating shaft A is inserted into the rotating hole B through the opening b1; the basket cover 3 can rotate relative to the basket body 1 to move between an open position and a closed position.

[0045] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, in this embodiment, a rotating shaft A is formed on one edge of the basket cover 3. The rotating shaft A includes a shaft body a1, and limiting heads a2 are formed at opposite ends of the shaft body a1. The limiting heads a2 are cylindrical and protrude radially from the shaft body a1.

[0046] A rotating hole B is formed on one edge of the basket opening. The wall of the rotating hole B forms an opening b1, which is oriented downwards. A spring piece b2 extending downwards is provided on the edge of the opening b1. The end of the spring piece b2 away from the opening b1 forms a chamfer b3, which facilitates the assembly guidance of the rotating hole B and the rotating shaft A, thereby ensuring smooth assembly of the rotating shaft A and the rotating hole B.

[0047] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in one optional implementation, the chopsticks basket includes two basket covers 3; the basket opening is rectangular, and the edge of the basket opening includes a first edge and a second edge disposed opposite to each other; the first basket cover 3 is rotatably connected to the first edge of the basket opening, and the second basket cover 3 is rotatably connected to the second edge of the basket opening; the first basket cover 3 can rotate closer to or further away from the second basket cover 3, and the second basket cover 3 can rotate closer to or further away from the first basket cover 3.

[0048] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, in this embodiment, the first and second edges of the basket opening are short sides, and the two basket covers 3 are rotatably connected to the short sides of the basket opening. The basket covers 3 are closed by rotating inward into the receiving cavity, and opened by rotating outward from the receiving cavity. When placing a knife, the basket covers 3 can be flipped to the open position to avoid the knife.

[0049] like Figure 1-7 As shown, as an optional implementation, the sidewall of the basket 1 forms a triangular reinforcing structure 11, which is close to the first edge and / or the second edge.

[0050] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, in this embodiment, the reinforcing structure 11 is an isosceles triangle, and the longest side of the reinforcing structure 11 is an edge and / or a second edge, so as to strengthen the edge of the basket 1 and thereby improve the durability of the basket 1.

[0051] like Figure 1-7 As shown, as an optional implementation, the edge of the basket opening also includes a third edge and a fourth edge disposed opposite to each other; the third edge and the fourth edge of the basket opening are respectively provided with insertion holes 12, and the hole wall of the insertion hole 12 is provided with a locking hole 13; the chopstick basket also includes a handle 4, which includes two plug-in ends, the plug-in ends forming a hook, the plug-in ends are inserted into the insertion hole 12, and the hooks are engaged with the locking holes 13.

[0052] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, in this embodiment, the third and fourth edges of the basket opening are long sides, and a columnar structure is formed on the inner side of the middle position of the third and fourth edges of the basket opening. An upward-facing insertion hole 12 is opened at the top of the columnar structure, and a locking hole 13 is opened on the hole wall on the opposite side of the two insertion holes 12.

[0053] The handle 4 is U-shaped, and both ends of the handle 4 are plug-in ends. The plug-in ends are inserted into the plug hole 12 to achieve a detachable connection between the handle 4 and the basket body 1.

[0054] like Figure 1-8 As shown, in one optional embodiment, the basket cover 3 is rectangular and includes a first edge and a second edge disposed opposite to each other, as well as a third edge and a fourth edge disposed opposite to each other; the first edge of the basket cover 3 forms a rotating shaft A or a rotating hole B; the third edge and / or the fourth edge of the basket cover 3 has a buckle 31; the body wall of the basket 1 has a drainage hole 14, which is used to engage with the buckle 31 of the basket cover 3 when it is in the closed position.

[0055] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, in this embodiment, the basket cover 3 includes a cover body 32, wherein the first and second edges of the cover body 32 are short sides, and the third and fourth edges are long sides. Drainage holes 14 are provided on the four side walls and one bottom wall of the basket body 1. The basket body 1 and the basket cover 3 are stably connected by the drainage holes 14 and the buckles 31.

[0056] Based on the same inventive concept, this application provides a dishwasher, including the chopsticks basket of any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0057] The dishwasher provided in this application embodiment has a chopsticks basket for holding tableware such as chopsticks, knives, forks, and spoons. The chopsticks basket can also accommodate knives. The user places knives from the basket opening onto support structures 22 at different heights on the same knife slot 21, supporting the knife blade and allowing it to be placed at an angle. The knife handles overlap the edge of the basket opening, facilitating easy placement and retrieval of the knives and preventing cuts during handling. This improves the functionality and safety of the chopsticks basket.

[0058] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication 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.

[0061] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0062] The above description is only a partial embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A chopsticks basket for use in a dishwasher, characterized in that, include: The basket (1) has an internal cavity; The blade holder (2) is formed in the receiving cavity and protrudes from the bottom of the basket (1). The blade holder (2) includes a plurality of blade slots (21) spaced apart. Each blade slot (21) includes a support structure (22) of different heights for supporting the blade.

2. The chopsticks basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tool holder (2) also includes a support body (23), which is rectangular in shape. The tool groove (21) is recessed into the support body (23) along the height direction of the support body (23). Multiple tool grooves (21) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support body (23), and the tool grooves (21) extend along the width direction of the support body (23).

3. The chopsticks basket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support structure (22) includes a first support (221) and a second support (222), wherein the first support (221) is higher than the second support (222); One of the first ends of the adjacent cutting grooves (21) forms a first support (221), and the other forms a second support (222). One of the second ends of the adjacent cutter grooves (21) forms a first support (221), and the other forms a second support (222).

4. The chopsticks basket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top surfaces of the first support (221) and the second support (222) are planar; The top surface of the first support (221) and the top surface of the second support (222) of the same blade groove (21) are located on the same support plane, which is an inclined plane that slopes downward along the width direction of the bracket body (23).

5. The chopsticks basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the basket (1) forms a basket opening that communicates with the receiving cavity; The chopsticks basket also includes a basket cover (3). One of the basket opening edges of the basket cover (3) and the basket body (1) has a rotating shaft (A), and the other has a rotating hole (B) for rotatably connecting with the rotating shaft (A). The wall of the rotating hole (B) forms an opening (b1), and the rotating shaft (A) is inserted into the rotating hole (B) through the opening (b1). The basket cover (3) can rotate relative to the basket body (1) to move between an open position and a closed position.

6. The chopsticks basket according to claim 5, characterized in that, Includes two basket covers (3); The basket opening is rectangular, and the edge of the basket opening includes a first edge and a second edge that are disposed opposite to each other; The first basket cover (3) is rotatably connected to the first edge of the basket opening, and the second basket cover (3) is rotatably connected to the second edge of the basket opening. The first basket cover (3) can rotate closer to or further away from the second basket cover (3), and the second basket cover (3) can rotate closer to or further away from the first basket cover (3).

7. The chopsticks basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sidewalls of the basket (1) form a triangular reinforcing structure (11) near the first edge and / or the second edge.

8. The chopsticks basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The edge of the basket opening also includes a third edge and a fourth edge that are disposed opposite to each other; Insertion holes (12) are respectively opened on the third edge and the fourth edge of the basket opening, and locking holes (13) are opened on the wall of the insertion hole (12). The chopstick basket also includes a handle (4), which includes two plug-in ends forming hooks. The plug-in ends are inserted into the socket (12), and the hooks engage with the socket (13).

9. The chopsticks basket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The basket cover (3) is rectangular and includes a first edge and a second edge disposed opposite to each other, as well as a third edge and a fourth edge disposed opposite to each other. The first edge of the basket cover (3) forms a rotating shaft (A) or a rotating hole (B); the third and / or fourth edges of the basket cover (3) have snap fasteners (31); The basket (1) has a drainage hole (14) on its body wall, which is used to engage with the buckle (31) of the basket cover (3) when it is in the closed position.

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that, include: The chopsticks basket as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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