A dishwasher

Abstract

This invention provides a dishwasher, comprising: a cleaning chamber including a first cleaning area; and a first basket disposed in the first cleaning area. The first basket includes a top support, a bottom support, a longitudinal support disposed between the top and bottom supports, and an intermediate layer assembly detachably connected to the longitudinal support. The intermediate layer assembly divides the first basket into a first loading area located between the top support and the intermediate layer assembly, and a second loading area located between the intermediate layer assembly and the bottom support. The longitudinal support is arranged circumferentially along the top and bottom supports, with its upper end connected to the top support and its lower end connected to the bottom support. The intermediate layer assembly is arranged horizontally and includes a first loading rack. This invention improves the utilization rate of the longitudinal space within the cleaning chamber by providing a first basket; users can flexibly adjust the structure of the first basket according to the size and quantity of tableware.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the current technology, dishwashers have become a common kitchen appliance in modern homes. Traditional dishwashers mostly use horizontal drawer-style baskets to store dishes, which have limited internal space utilization and are particularly unsuitable for long-handled utensils such as spatulas, ladles, and oval plates. Furthermore, the fixed layer structure of traditional baskets cannot flexibly adjust storage space according to the size and shape of the dishes, and the accumulation of dishes during washing can easily lead to incomplete cleaning. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a dishwasher that overcomes the aforementioned shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dishwasher.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a dishwasher is provided, comprising:

[0005] A cleaning chamber, the cleaning chamber including a first cleaning area extending longitudinally;

[0006] A first basket is located in a first cleaning area. The first basket includes a top support at the top of the first basket, a bottom support at the bottom of the first basket, a longitudinal support between the top support and the bottom support, and an intermediate layer assembly detachably connected to the longitudinal support. The intermediate layer assembly divides the first basket into a first loading area between the top support and the intermediate layer assembly and a second loading area between the intermediate layer assembly and the bottom support.

[0007] The longitudinal support is arranged circumferentially along the top support and the bottom support. The upper end of the longitudinal support is connected to the top support, and the lower end of the longitudinal support is connected to the bottom support. The intermediate layer assembly is arranged horizontally, and the intermediate layer assembly includes a first loading frame.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom support is provided with a second loading rack, and the longitudinal support includes a first support component located in the first loading area and a second support component located in the second loading area.

[0009] Preferably, the intermediate layer assembly further includes an outer ring frame and a plurality of support ribs, the plurality of support ribs being evenly spaced along the horizontal direction, the support ribs being fixed to the outer ring frame, and the first loading frame being detachably connected to the support ribs.

[0010] Preferably, the longitudinal support includes a first fixing rod and a second fixing rod disposed at both ends of the intermediate layer assembly. The upper and lower ends of the first fixing rod and the second fixing rod are respectively fixed to the top support and the bottom support. The first fixing rod is provided with a first connector, and the second fixing rod is provided with a second connector. Both ends of the intermediate layer assembly are respectively connected to the first connector and the second connector.

[0011] Preferably, the longitudinal support includes a first longitudinal link, a second longitudinal link, and a third longitudinal link. The first support assembly includes a first support portion disposed on the first longitudinal link, a second support portion disposed on the second longitudinal link, and a third support portion disposed on the third longitudinal link. The second support assembly includes a fourth support portion disposed on the first longitudinal link, a fifth support portion disposed on the second longitudinal link, and a sixth support portion disposed on the third longitudinal link.

[0012] Preferably, the first loading frame includes a main rod extending horizontally, a plurality of first limiting rods extending in a straight line at an incline from the main rod, and a plurality of second limiting rods extending by bending and curving the main rod. The plurality of first limiting rods are evenly distributed at intervals, and the plurality of second limiting rods are evenly distributed at intervals. The angle between the projections of the first limiting rods and the second limiting rods onto a plane perpendicular to the main rod is 90°. The second loading frame has the same structure as the first loading frame, and the second loading frame is detachably connected to the bottom support.

[0013] Preferably, the longitudinal support further includes a fourth longitudinal link. The upper ends of the first and second longitudinal links are fixed to the top support, and the lower ends of the first and second longitudinal links are fixed to the bottom support. The upper ends of the third and fourth longitudinal links are movably connected to the top support, and the lower ends of the third and fourth longitudinal links are movably connected to the bottom support. The fourth longitudinal link includes a seventh support portion located in the first loading area and an eighth support portion located in the second loading area. The third and fourth longitudinal links are respectively located at the radial ends of the intermediate layer assembly, and the first and second longitudinal links are disposed between the third and fourth longitudinal links.

[0014] Preferably, the top support is provided with a detachable hanging assembly, and the bottom of the bottom support is also provided with a sludge collection tray.

[0015] Preferably, the top of the cleaning chamber is provided with a drive assembly and a first hook, the first hook and the drive assembly are fixed, the first hook and the top bracket are detachably connected, and the drive assembly drives the first basket to rotate through the first hook.

[0016] Preferably, the bottom of the cleaning chamber is provided with a rotatable first tray, the first basket is placed on the first tray, the first basket and the first tray are connected, and the first tray drives the first basket to rotate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the dishwasher provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The longitudinally extended first basket structure improves the utilization of the longitudinal space within the washing chamber, making it suitable for washing long-handled spatulas, ladles, and oval, large-diameter plates. Users can flexibly install or remove the detachable middle layer component according to the size and quantity of tableware, thus freely combining the spaces of the first and second loading areas, enhancing practicality. The circumferentially arranged linkage assembly ensures the overall structural strength and stability of the first basket during the rotational washing process, extending its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the first basket of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the first basket of this utility model from another angle.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of some components of the first basket of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of one loading method of the first basket of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 A perspective view of another loading method for the first basket of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 A perspective view of another loading method for the first basket of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the intermediate layer component of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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 only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] To keep the drawings concise, only the parts relevant to this invention are shown schematically in each figure, and they do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some figures, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically depicted, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one."

[0029] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0030] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections 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 utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0033] See Figure 1 This utility model provides a dishwasher, including a washing chamber and a first basket 1. The washing chamber includes a first washing area extending longitudinally, where the vertical direction is defined as longitudinal. The first basket 1 is disposed in the first washing area and is configured as a longitudinally extending columnar frame structure. The first basket 1 includes a top support 11 located at the top of the first basket 1, a bottom support 12 located at the bottom of the first basket 1, a longitudinal support 13 disposed between the top support 11 and the bottom support 12, and an intermediate layer assembly 14 detachably connected to the longitudinal support 13. The intermediate layer assembly 14 is arranged in a horizontal direction.

[0034] See Figure 2The intermediate layer assembly 14 divides the first basket 1 into a first loading area 101 located between the top support 11 and the intermediate layer assembly 14, and a second loading area 102 located between the intermediate layer assembly 14 and the bottom support 12. The first basket 1 can be configured as a cylindrical or polygonal prism structure. A longitudinal support 13 is arranged circumferentially along the top support 11 and the bottom support 12. The upper end of the longitudinal support 13 is connected to the top support 11, and the lower end of the longitudinal support 13 is connected to the bottom support 12. The intermediate layer assembly 14 includes a first loading rack 141. The bottom support 12 is provided with a second loading rack 121.

[0035] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 The longitudinal support 13 includes a first longitudinal connecting rod 131, a second longitudinal connecting rod 132, a third longitudinal connecting rod 133, a fourth longitudinal connecting rod 134, a first fixing rod 135, a second fixing rod 136, a first support assembly 1301, and a second support assembly 1302. The first support assembly 1301 is located in the first loading area 101, and the second support assembly 1302 is located in the second loading area 102. The first support assembly 1301 includes a first support portion 1311 located on the first longitudinal connecting rod 131, a second support portion 1321 located on the second longitudinal connecting rod 132, a third support portion 1331 located on the third longitudinal connecting rod 133, and a seventh support portion 1341 located on the fourth longitudinal connecting rod 134.

[0036] The second support assembly 1302 includes a fourth support portion 1312 disposed on the first longitudinal link 131, a fifth support portion 1322 disposed on the second longitudinal link 132, a sixth support portion 1332 disposed on the third longitudinal link 133, and an eighth support portion 1342 disposed on the fourth longitudinal link 134. In this embodiment, multiple sets of support assemblies are evenly spaced along the vertical direction in the first loading area 101 and the second loading area 102. In this embodiment, each plate is placed by four support portions disposed in the circumferential direction. In other embodiments, the fourth longitudinal link can be removed, and the longitudinal support includes only three longitudinal links. A set of support assemblies can be provided with only three support portions, forming an area with an acute-angled triangle for placing plates.

[0037] See Figure 3The first fixing rod 135 and the second fixing rod 136 are located at both ends of the intermediate layer assembly 14. The intermediate layer assembly 14 also includes an outer ring frame 142 and support ribs 143. A plurality of support ribs 143 are evenly spaced horizontally and fixed to the outer ring frame 142. The first loading frame 141 and the support ribs 143 are detachably connected. The first fixing rod 135 is provided with a first connector 1351. The second fixing rod 136 is provided with a second connector 1361. Both ends of the intermediate layer assembly 14 are detachably connected to the first connector 1351 and the second connector 1361, respectively. The first connector 1351 is detachably connected to the first fixing rod 135, and the second connector 1361 is detachably connected to the second fixing rod 136.

[0038] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The upper ends of the first longitudinal link 131 and the second longitudinal link 132 are fixed to the top support 11. The lower ends of the first longitudinal link 131 and the second longitudinal link 132 are fixed to the bottom support 12. The upper ends of the third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134 are movably connected to the top support 11. The lower ends of the third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134 are movably connected to the bottom support 12. In this embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134 are rotatably connected to the top support 11 and the bottom support 12, respectively.

[0039] When the user has installed the intermediate layer assembly 14 and does not need to use the first support assembly 1301 or the second support assembly 1302, the third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134 can be rotated to make the support part face outwards from the first basket 1, increasing the usable space inside the first basket 1. The user can detach and install the intermediate layer assembly 14 to load different tableware as needed. For example, when loading long plates, the intermediate layer assembly can be removed, or the intermediate layer assembly 14 can be installed to load plates, bowls, or teacups, etc.

[0040] The third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134 are located at the radial ends of the intermediate layer assembly 14, respectively. The first longitudinal link 131 and the second longitudinal link 132 are disposed between the third longitudinal link 133 and the fourth longitudinal link 134. The upper and lower ends of the first fixing rod 135 and the second fixing rod 136 are fixed to the top bracket 11 and the bottom bracket 12, respectively. In this embodiment, a first fixing rod is provided on both sides of the third longitudinal link, and a second fixing rod is provided on both sides of the fourth longitudinal link.

[0041] See Figure 7The first loading rack 141 includes a main rod 1411 extending horizontally, a plurality of first limiting rods 1412 extending inclined and in a straight line from the main rod 1411, and a plurality of second limiting rods 1413 extending and bent from the main rod 1411. The first limiting rods 1412 are evenly spaced, and a plate can be placed between two adjacent first limiting rods 1412. The second limiting rods 1413 are evenly spaced, and a bowl or cup can be placed between two adjacent second limiting rods 1413.

[0042] The included angle between the projections of the first limiting rod 1412 and the second limiting rod 1413 onto a plane perpendicular to the main rod 1411 is 90°. The first loading frame 141 also includes a mounting base 1414, which is detachably connected to the support rib 143. The main rod 1411 and the mounting base 1414 are detachably connected, and the main rod 1411 can rotate relative to the mounting base 1414 about its own axis, causing either the first limiting rod 1412 or the second limiting rod 1413 to face upwards. The second loading frame 121 has the same structure as the first loading frame 141, and is detachably connected to the bottom support 12.

[0043] See Figure 1 and 2 The top support 11 is equipped with a detachable hanging assembly 111 for hanging spatulas, ladles, etc. The bottom of the bottom support 12 is also equipped with a sludge collection tray 122, which prevents oil and residue from falling to the ground when cleaning dishes. The top of the washing chamber is equipped with a drive assembly and a first hook 2, which are fixed to the drive assembly. The first hook 2 is detachably connected to the top support 11. The drive assembly drives the first basket 1 to rotate via the first hook 2.

[0044] The cleaning chamber also includes a second cleaning zone adjacent to the first cleaning zone, and the second cleaning zone contains a second basket with the same structure as the first basket 1. The second basket is connected to the first basket 1 via a second hook and a drive assembly. In another embodiment, the bottom of the cleaning chamber is provided with a rotatable first tray, the first basket 1 is placed on the first tray, the first basket 1 is connected to the first tray, and the first tray drives the first basket 1 to rotate.

[0045] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention cover modifications and variations falling within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that include: A cleaning chamber, the cleaning chamber including a first cleaning area extending longitudinally; A first basket is located in a first cleaning area. The first basket includes a top support at the top of the first basket, a bottom support at the bottom of the first basket, a longitudinal support between the top support and the bottom support, and an intermediate layer assembly detachably connected to the longitudinal support. The intermediate layer assembly divides the first basket into a first loading area between the top support and the intermediate layer assembly and a second loading area between the intermediate layer assembly and the bottom support. The longitudinal support is arranged circumferentially along the top support and the bottom support. The upper end of the longitudinal support is connected to the top support, and the lower end of the longitudinal support is connected to the bottom support. The intermediate layer assembly is arranged horizontally, and the intermediate layer assembly includes a first loading frame.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The bottom support is provided with a second loading frame, and the longitudinal support includes a first support component located in the first loading area and a second support component located in the second loading area.

3. The warewashing machine of claim 2, wherein, The intermediate layer assembly also includes an outer ring frame and several support ribs, which are evenly spaced along the horizontal direction. The support ribs and the outer ring frame are fixed, and the first loading frame and the support ribs are detachably connected.

4. The warewashing machine of claim 3, wherein, The longitudinal support includes a first fixing rod and a second fixing rod disposed at both ends of the intermediate layer assembly. The upper and lower ends of the first fixing rod and the second fixing rod are respectively fixed to the top support and the bottom support. The first fixing rod is provided with a first connector, and the second fixing rod is provided with a second connector. Both ends of the intermediate layer assembly are respectively connected to the first connector and the second connector.

5. The warewashing machine of claim 3, wherein, The longitudinal support includes a first longitudinal link, a second longitudinal link, and a third longitudinal link. The first support assembly includes a first support portion disposed on the first longitudinal link, a second support portion disposed on the second longitudinal link, and a third support portion disposed on the third longitudinal link. The second support assembly includes a fourth support portion disposed on the first longitudinal link, a fifth support portion disposed on the second longitudinal link, and a sixth support portion disposed on the third longitudinal link.

6. The warewashing machine of claim 4, wherein, The first loading frame includes a main rod extending horizontally, a plurality of first limiting rods extending in a straight line at an incline from the main rod, and a plurality of second limiting rods extending by bending and curving the main rod. The plurality of first limiting rods are evenly distributed at intervals, and the plurality of second limiting rods are evenly distributed at intervals. The angle between the projections of the first limiting rods and the second limiting rods onto a plane perpendicular to the main rod is 90°. The second loading frame has the same structure as the first loading frame, and the second loading frame is detachably connected to the bottom support.

7. The warewashing machine of claim 5, wherein, The longitudinal support also includes a fourth longitudinal link. The upper ends of the first and second longitudinal links are fixed to the top support, and the lower ends of the first and second longitudinal links are fixed to the bottom support. The upper ends of the third and fourth longitudinal links are movably connected to the top support, and the lower ends of the third and fourth longitudinal links are movably connected to the bottom support. The fourth longitudinal link includes a seventh support located in the first loading area and an eighth support located in the second loading area. The third and fourth longitudinal links are located at the radial ends of the intermediate layer assembly, and the first and second longitudinal links are disposed between the third and fourth longitudinal links.

8. The warewash machine of claim 7, wherein, The top support is equipped with a detachable hanging assembly, and the bottom support is also equipped with a sludge collection tray at its bottom.

9. The warewash machine of claim 8, wherein, The top of the cleaning chamber is provided with a drive assembly and a first hook. The first hook and the drive assembly are fixed together. The first hook and the top bracket are detachably connected. The drive assembly drives the first basket to rotate through the first hook.

10. The warewashing machine of claim 8, wherein, The bottom of the cleaning chamber is provided with a rotatable first tray, the first basket is placed on the first tray, the first basket and the first tray are connected, and the first tray drives the first basket to rotate.

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