A knife and fork basket mechanism

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of knife and fork basket mechanisms of dishwashers, in particular to a knife and fork basket mechanism, which comprises a basket body assembly provided with an opening at the top, a baffle assembly vertically arranged in the basket body assembly and separating the basket body assembly into a first basket body and a second basket body, a cover plate assembly covering the opening of the basket body assembly, and a handle assembly at least partially penetrating through the cover plate assembly, wherein the baffle assembly is provided with a containing groove, first clamping pieces are respectively formed on the two oppositely arranged inner walls of the containing groove, corresponding positions of the handle assembly are provided with second clamping pieces, the first clamping pieces and the second clamping pieces are matched to connect the handle assembly and the basket body assembly, the first clamping pieces are arranged on the baffle assembly, the second clamping pieces are arranged at the corresponding positions of the handle assembly, the matching structure of the first clamping pieces and the second clamping pieces is simpler, the traditional welding / bolt connection process is omitted, and the assembly cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of dishwasher cutlery basket mechanism, and in particular to a cutlery basket mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, dishwashers have emerged, greatly facilitating people's lives and solving the problem of washing dishes. As a device that automatically cleans bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, and other tableware, the dishwasher has a sophisticated internal structure, with the cutlery basket being a key component. The cutlery basket is specifically designed to hold various handheld cutlery such as knives, forks, and spoons. It is generally placed vertically in the lower basket of the dishwasher, and its ease of moving tableware makes it very popular with users.

[0003] Patent No. 2023102953557 discloses a novel cutlery cage structure, comprising a basket assembly, a basket lid assembly, and a handle assembly. The basket assembly has a lid latch groove at its opening, and the basket lid assembly has a lid latch body that matches the latch groove. The basket assembly also has a slot. The handle assembly has an insert that matches the slot. A limiting baffle is provided between the handle assembly and the insert. The handle assembly is fixed to the upper surface of the limiting baffle, and the top of the insert is fixed to the lower surface of the limiting baffle. The opening width of the slot is smaller than the width of the limiting baffle. Insert buckles are provided on both sides of the bottom of the insert, and the inner wall of the slot has slot buckles that match the insert buckles. This invention prevents cutlery from slipping out of the cage; facilitates lifting the cage; reduces the difficulty of later repair and maintenance; meets diverse usage scenarios; can be placed arbitrarily; improves the space utilization of the bowl basket; and saves space.

[0004] However, when the handle assembly in the aforementioned patent is connected to the basket assembly, it requires a large number of parts and has a relatively complex structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings or problems existing in the prior art, this disclosure provides a cutlery basket mechanism, which has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this disclosure to solve the above-mentioned technical problem is: a cutlery basket mechanism, comprising: The basket assembly has an opening at its top; A baffle assembly, which is vertically disposed in the basket assembly, divides the basket assembly into a first basket and a second basket; Cover assembly, which covers the opening of the basket assembly; A handle assembly that at least partially passes through the cover plate assembly; The baffle assembly is provided with a receiving groove, and two inner walls of the receiving groove are respectively formed with first snap-fit ​​members; the handle assembly is provided with a second snap-fit ​​member at a corresponding position, and the first snap-fit ​​member and the second snap-fit ​​member cooperate to connect the handle assembly and the basket assembly.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the baffle assembly and the basket assembly are integrally formed, the receiving groove is an opening groove facing the cover assembly, the receiving groove is located at the lower part of the baffle assembly, and a first guide structure and a second guide structure are respectively provided on both sides of the receiving groove, and the first guide structure and the second guide structure are located at the upper part of the baffle assembly.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first guide structure includes a first guide groove and a second guide groove arranged in parallel, and the second guide structure includes a third guide groove and a fourth guide groove arranged in parallel.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the handle assembly is provided with a first guide component, a second guide component, a third guide component and a fourth guide component. The first guide component and the second guide component are located on the same side, the third guide component and the fourth guide component are located on the same side, the first guide component cooperates with a first guide groove, the second guide component cooperates with a second guide groove, the third guide component cooperates with a third guide groove, and the fourth guide component cooperates with a fourth guide groove.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the handle assembly includes an integrally formed lifting part and a connecting part. The lifting part is located above the cover plate assembly, and the connecting part is located below the cover plate assembly. The first guide component, the second guide component, the third guide component, and the fourth guide component are located on the connecting part.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the first guide component is at least one first protrusion extending axially along the connecting portion, and the second guide component is at least one second protrusion extending axially along the connecting portion. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are staggered in the axial direction of the connecting portion. The first protrusion is located in the first guide groove, and the second protrusion is located in the second guide groove.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the third guide component is at least one third protrusion extending axially along the connecting portion, and the fourth guide component is at least one fourth protrusion extending axially along the connecting portion. The third protrusion and the fourth protrusion are staggered in the axial direction of the connecting portion. The third protrusion is located in the third guide groove, and the fourth protrusion is located in the fourth guide groove.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, two connecting protrusions are provided on the end face of the connecting portion away from the lifting portion, and two second snap-fit ​​members are respectively provided on the outer side of the two connecting protrusions.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the cover assembly includes a cover body and a reinforcing ridge provided on the lower surface of the cover body. The basket assembly includes four side walls, the top periphery of the four side walls extends outward horizontally to form an outward expansion structure, the cover body covers the outward expansion structure, the outer wall of the reinforcing ridge is respectively attached to the inner side of the four side walls, and the vertical height of the reinforcing ridge is greater than the vertical height of the outward expansion structure.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the reinforcing ridge extends downward with a plurality of connecting protrusions, and the connecting protrusions are provided with a third snap-fit ​​member for connecting the basket assembly.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the cover is provided with a second hollow structure, which includes at least a first hollow portion and a second hollow portion.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: By setting a baffle assembly in the basket assembly, the basket assembly is divided into a first basket and a second basket, thereby optimizing the spatial structure of the original basket assembly; A first snap-fit ​​component is set on the baffle assembly, and a second snap-fit ​​component is set at the corresponding position on the handle assembly. The mating structure of the first and second snap-fit ​​components is simpler, eliminating the traditional welding / bolt connection process and reducing assembly costs. The baffle assembly serves both a separating and connecting function. The pulling force of the handle assembly is evenly transmitted to the entire baffle assembly through the snap-fit ​​structure, and then distributed to the side wall of the basket assembly to avoid stress concentration. The receiving slot is integrated inside the baffle assembly, eliminating the need for additional space in the basket assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a cutlery basket mechanism according to this application; Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of a cutlery basket mechanism according to this application; Figure 3 This is the third structural schematic diagram of a cutlery basket mechanism according to this application; Figure 4 This is one of the cross-sectional views of a cutlery basket mechanism according to this application; Figure 5 For this application Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 6 This is a second cross-sectional view of a cutlery basket mechanism according to this application; Figure 7 For this application Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle; Figure 8 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the handle component in this application; Figure 9 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the handle assembly in this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the basket assembly of this application; Figure 11 For this application Figure 10 A magnified view of a section at point C; Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cover plate assembly of this application.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Basket assembly; 2. Baffle assembly; 3. Cover assembly; 4. Handle assembly; 5. Cover; 6. First snap-fit ​​component; 7. Lifting part; 8. Connecting part; 9. Second snap-fit ​​component; 10. First protrusion; 11. Second protrusion; 12. Third protrusion; 13. Fourth protrusion; 14. First guide groove; 15. Second guide groove; 16. Third guide groove; 17. Fourth guide groove; 18. Mounting groove; 19. Wedge-shaped reinforcing rib; 20. Connecting protrusion; 21. Connecting protrusion; 22. Reinforcing ridge; 23. Third snap-fit ​​component; 24. Outward expansion structure. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the following detailed, clear, and complete description of this disclosure is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it.

[0021] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "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 utility model 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, the above terms should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-5As shown, this application discloses a cutlery basket mechanism, including a basket assembly 1, a baffle assembly 2, a cover assembly 3, and a handle assembly 4. The top of the basket assembly 1 is provided with an opening. The baffle assembly 2 is vertically disposed in the basket assembly 1 and divides the basket assembly 1 into a first basket and a second basket. The cover assembly 3 covers the opening of the basket assembly 1. The handle assembly 4 passes through the cover assembly 3 at least partially. The baffle assembly 2 is provided with a receiving groove, and two opposite inner walls of the receiving groove are respectively formed with first locking members 6. A second locking member 9 is provided at a corresponding position of the handle assembly 4. The first locking member 6 and the second locking member 9 cooperate to connect the handle assembly 4 and the basket assembly 1. This application optimizes the spatial structure of the basket assembly 1 by setting a baffle assembly 2 in the basket assembly 1, dividing the basket assembly 1 into a first basket and a second basket. A first snap-fit ​​member 6 is set on the baffle assembly 2, and a second snap-fit ​​member 9 is set at the corresponding position of the handle assembly 4. The cooperation structure of the first snap-fit ​​member 6 and the second snap-fit ​​member 9 is simpler, eliminating the traditional welding / bolt connection process and reducing assembly costs. The receiving groove is integrated inside the baffle assembly 2, without occupying additional space in the basket assembly 1. The baffle assembly 2 simultaneously undertakes the functions of separation and connection. The pulling force of the handle assembly 4 is evenly transmitted to the entire baffle assembly 2 through the snap-fit ​​structure, and then distributed to the side wall of the basket assembly 1, avoiding stress concentration.

[0023] The cutlery basket mechanism of this application is detachably mounted on the lower rack of a dishwasher. Generally, the lower rack of a dishwasher is provided with a movable rack, and the cutlery basket mechanism is located on the movable rack. Specifically, the bottom of the basket assembly 1 is provided with a mounting groove 18, and the cutlery basket mechanism is connected to the movable rack through the mounting groove 18.

[0024] Please refer to the following: Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the baffle assembly 2 and the basket assembly 1 are integrally formed. The receiving groove is an opening facing the cover assembly 3. The receiving groove is located at the lower part of the baffle assembly 2. An clearance space is provided above the receiving groove, which is located directly above and connected to it. This clearance space allows the handle assembly 4 to partially enter the receiving groove. A first guide structure and a second guide structure are respectively provided on both sides of the receiving groove (clearance space). The first guide structure and the second guide structure are symmetrically arranged on the upper part of the baffle assembly 2. Specifically, the first guide structure includes a first guide groove 14 and a second guide groove 15 arranged in parallel, and the second guide structure includes a third guide groove 16 and a fourth guide groove 17 arranged in parallel.

[0025] Furthermore, the handle assembly 4 is equipped with a first guide assembly, a second guide assembly, a third guide assembly, and a fourth guide assembly. The first and second guide assemblies are located on the same side, as are the third and fourth guide assemblies. The first guide assembly engages with the first guide groove 14, the second guide assembly with the second guide groove 15, the third guide assembly with the third guide groove 16, and the fourth guide assembly with the fourth guide groove 17. During installation, the lower part of the handle assembly 4 is inserted downwards into the receiving groove through the clearance space, causing the second locking member 9 to engage with the first locking member 6. The engagement of the first guide assembly with the first guide groove 14, the second guide assembly with the second guide groove 15, the third guide assembly with the third guide groove 16, and the fourth guide assembly with the fourth guide groove 17 forms a stable and effective guiding and restraining mechanism, allowing the handle assembly 4 to enter the receiving groove more smoothly. After the lower part of the handle assembly 4 enters the receiving groove, the first locking member 6 and the second locking member 9 interlock.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 8-11 As shown, preferably, the handle assembly 4 includes an integrally formed lifting portion 7 and a connecting portion 8. The lifting portion 7 is located above the cover assembly 3, facilitating user movement of the cutlery basket mechanism. The connecting portion 8 is located below the cover assembly 3, and a first guide assembly, a second guide assembly, a third guide assembly, and a fourth guide assembly are located on the connecting portion 8. Specifically, the first guide assembly consists of two first protrusions 10 extending axially along the connecting portion 8, and the second guide assembly consists of two second protrusions 11 extending axially along the connecting portion 8. The first protrusions 10 and the second protrusions 11 are staggered in the axial direction of the connecting portion 8. The first protrusions 10 are located in the first guide groove 14, and the second protrusions 11 are located in the second guide groove 15. The third guide assembly consists of two third protrusions 12 extending axially along the connecting portion 8, and the fourth guide assembly consists of two fourth protrusions 13 extending axially along the connecting portion 8. The third protrusions 12 and the fourth protrusions 13 are staggered in the axial direction of the connecting portion 8. The third protrusions 12 are located in the third guide groove 16, and the fourth protrusions 13 are located in the fourth guide groove 17.

[0027] Two connecting protrusions 21 are provided on the end face of the connecting part 8 away from the lifting part 7, and two second locking members 9 are respectively provided on the outer side of the two connecting protrusions 21. The width of the receiving groove is smaller than the width of the connecting part 8, and the connecting part 8 is located in the clearance space and will not sink into the receiving groove. It is understood that the connecting protrusions 21 can undergo a certain degree of deformation. When the connecting protrusions 21 are inserted downward into the receiving groove, when the second locking members 9 meet the first locking members 6, the second locking members 9 located on the outer side of the connecting protrusions 21 will be squeezed by the first locking members 6. The connecting protrusions 21 will deform and contract inward under the squeezing force, allowing the second locking members 9 to pass through the position of the first locking members 6, and the second locking members 9 and the first locking members 6 will be engaged. Specifically, both the first locking member 6 and the second locking member 9 have a raised strip structure. In the axial direction, the lower end face of the connecting part 8 abuts against the end face outside the opening of the receiving groove, and the upper end face of the second locking member 9 abuts against the lower end face of the first locking member 6, thereby realizing the axial locking of the handle assembly 4.

[0028] To enhance the stability and reliability of the connection between the handle assembly 4 and the baffle assembly 2, reinforcing ribs are provided on both the front and back sides of the lifting part 7, and wedge-shaped reinforcing ribs 19 are provided on the inner sides of the two connecting protrusions 21 respectively. When the handle assembly 4 is lifted, the force at the connecting protrusions 21 is relatively large. The wedge-shaped reinforcing ribs 19 can achieve smooth stress transmission and avoid stress concentration at the connecting protrusions 21.

[0029] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the cover assembly 3 includes a cover body 5 and a reinforcing ridge 22 disposed on the lower surface of the cover body 5. The reinforcing ridge 22 is integrally formed with the cover body 5. The outline of the reinforcing ridge 22 matches the inner cavity cross section of the basket assembly 1. The basket assembly 1 includes four side walls. The top periphery of the four side walls extends outward horizontally to form an expansion structure 24. The cover body 5 covers the expansion structure 24. The four outer wall surfaces of the reinforcing ridge 22 respectively abut against the inner surfaces of the four side walls. The vertical height of the reinforcing ridge 22 is greater than the vertical height of the expansion structure 24. Specifically, the expansion structure 24 is a sloping structure with the top periphery of the four side walls extending outward horizontally. A triangular prism-shaped gap is formed between the reinforcing ridge 22, the cover body 5, and the reinforcing ridge 22. This gap not only facilitates the assembly of the cover assembly 3 and the basket assembly 1 but also provides dynamic thermal compensation. In addition, the four outer surfaces of the reinforcing rib 22 are respectively attached to the inner surfaces of the four side walls, and the reinforcing rib 22 provides lateral support to the four side walls of the basket, thereby strengthening the structural strength of the basket.

[0030] The cover 5 has a strip-shaped groove through which the handle assembly 4 passes. To facilitate assembly, one end of the strip-shaped groove is open, meaning the strip-shaped groove is a strip-shaped open groove. This design allows the handle assembly 4 to be connected to the baffle assembly 2 first, and then the cover assembly 3 to be assembled.

[0031] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the four side walls of the basket assembly 1 are respectively provided with a first hollow structure, and the reinforcing ridge 22 extends downward with a plurality of connecting protrusions 20. The connecting protrusions 20 are provided with a third snap-fit ​​member 23 for connecting the basket assembly 1.

[0032] Furthermore, the lid 5 is provided with a second hollow structure, which includes a first hollow section and a second hollow section. Specifically, the first and second hollow sections have different shapes and structures, mainly to accommodate different tableware. For example, the first hollow section is grid-shaped, serving as the inlet for a spoon, while the second hollow structure is oval, serving as the inlet for chopsticks. The second hollow structure may also include a third hollow section, which is elongated and serves as the inlet for a knife.

[0033] The present application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the present application and its core ideas. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to the present application without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A cutlery basket mechanism, characterized in that, include: The basket assembly (1) has an opening at its top; A baffle assembly (2) is vertically disposed in the basket assembly (1) and divides the basket assembly (1) into a first basket and a second basket; The cover assembly (3) covers the opening of the basket assembly (1); The handle assembly (4) passes at least partially through the cover assembly (3); The baffle assembly (2) is provided with a receiving groove, and two inner walls of the receiving groove are respectively formed with first snap-fit ​​members (6); the handle assembly (4) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​member (9) at the corresponding position, and the first snap-fit ​​member (6) and the second snap-fit ​​member (9) cooperate to connect the handle assembly (4) and the basket assembly (1).

2. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle assembly (2) is integrally formed with the basket assembly (1). The receiving groove is an opening groove facing the cover assembly (3). The receiving groove is located at the lower part of the baffle assembly (2). A first guide structure and a second guide structure are respectively provided on both sides of the receiving groove. The first guide structure and the second guide structure are located at the upper part of the baffle assembly (2).

3. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide structure includes a first guide groove (14) and a second guide groove (15) arranged in parallel, and the second guide structure includes a third guide groove (16) and a fourth guide groove (17) arranged in parallel.

4. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The handle assembly (4) is provided with a first guide assembly, a second guide assembly, a third guide assembly and a fourth guide assembly. The first guide assembly and the second guide assembly are located on the same side, the third guide assembly and the fourth guide assembly are located on the same side, the first guide assembly cooperates with the first guide groove (14), the second guide assembly cooperates with the second guide groove (15), the third guide assembly cooperates with the third guide groove (16), and the fourth guide assembly cooperates with the fourth guide groove (17).

5. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The handle assembly (4) includes an integrally formed lifting part (7) and a connecting part (8). The lifting part (7) is located above the cover plate assembly (3), and the connecting part (8) is located below the cover plate assembly (3). The first guide assembly, the second guide assembly, the third guide assembly and the fourth guide assembly are located on the connecting part (8).

6. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first guide component is at least one first protrusion (10) extending axially along the connecting portion (8), and the second guide component is at least one second protrusion (11) extending axially along the connecting portion (8). The first protrusion (10) and the second protrusion (11) are staggered in the axial direction of the connecting portion (8). The first protrusion (10) is located in the first guide groove (14), and the second protrusion (11) is located in the second guide groove (15).

7. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The third guide component is at least one third protrusion (12) extending axially along the connecting portion (8), and the fourth guide component is at least one fourth protrusion (13) extending axially along the connecting portion (8). The third protrusion (12) and the fourth protrusion (13) are staggered in the axial direction of the connecting portion (8). The third protrusion (12) is located in the third guide groove (16), and the fourth protrusion (13) is located in the fourth guide groove (17).

8. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, Two connecting protrusions (21) are provided on the end face of the connecting part (8) away from the lifting part (7), and two second snap-fit ​​pieces (9) are respectively provided on the outside of the two connecting protrusions (21).

9. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover assembly (3) includes a cover body (5) and a reinforcing ridge (22) provided on the lower surface of the cover body (5). The basket assembly (1) includes four side walls, and the top periphery of the four side walls extends outward horizontally to form an expansion structure (24). The cover body (5) covers the expansion structure (24), and the outer wall of the reinforcing ridge (22) is respectively attached to the inner side of the four side walls. The vertical height of the reinforcing ridge (22) is greater than the vertical height of the expansion structure (24).

10. The cutlery basket mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The reinforcing ridge (22) extends downward with multiple connecting protrusions (20), and the connecting protrusions (20) are provided with a third snap-fit ​​(23) for connecting the basket assembly (1).

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