Bowl basket assembly and dishwasher

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of bowl baskets, and provides a bowl basket assembly and a dishwasher. The bowl basket assembly comprises a main bowl basket, a top bowl basket and a movable bowl basket. The movable bowl basket is movably arranged in the main bowl basket. The movable bowl basket comprises a movable basket and a connecting frame. The movable basket is fixedly connected with the connecting frame. One end of the connecting frame is movably connected with the main bowl basket. The bowl basket assembly provided by the application can comprehensively place tableware of various sizes, and effectively improves the comprehensiveness of the tableware cleaning of the electric appliance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of dish rack technology, and more particularly to a dish rack assembly and a dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of electrical appliance technology, the types of electrical appliances are becoming more and more diverse. Among them, cleaning equipment (such as dishwashers) can automatically clean kitchen utensils (such as bowls, chopsticks, pots and pans), effectively freeing up users' hands and bringing them a better cooking experience.

[0003] A dishwasher includes a washing chamber, which typically contains an upper rack, a lower rack, and a top rack. The top rack is located at the very top of the washing chamber and has smaller gaps in its support mesh for placing shorter pieces of tableware (e.g., chopsticks). The upper and lower racks are located below the top rack and have larger gaps in their support mesh for placing larger pieces of tableware (e.g., bowls, plates, etc.).

[0004] However, for tableware that falls between the size of chopsticks and bowls (such as pacifiers and teaspoons), it is easy for them to fall through the gaps in the support mesh when placed in the upper and lower racks, and when placed in the top rack, they are prone to interfering with the water spray bar above the washing chamber. This reduces the dishwasher's comprehensiveness in cleaning the tableware. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a dish rack assembly and a dishwasher, which enables the dish rack assembly to accommodate tableware of various sizes more comprehensively, effectively improving the overall cleaning performance of the appliance.

[0006] One aspect of this application provides a dish rack assembly for use in a dishwasher, comprising:

[0007] Main bowl basket;

[0008] Balancing bowls;

[0009] A movable bowl basket, which is movably mounted on the main bowl basket;

[0010] The movable bowl basket includes a movable basket and a connecting frame. The movable basket is fixedly connected to the connecting frame, and one end of the connecting frame is movably connected to the main bowl basket.

[0011] This application provides a dish rack assembly. By incorporating a movable dish rack within the main dish rack, smaller tableware can be placed in the movable rack, effectively reducing or preventing interference between the tableware and the water spray bar within the washing chamber. This allows the dish rack assembly to accommodate tableware of various sizes, enhancing the overall cleaning capabilities of the appliance. Furthermore, by movably connecting the movable rack to the upper dish rack, it can be moved to a suitable position based on actual usage. This effectively reduces or prevents interference between the movable rack and tableware, significantly improving the flexibility and adaptability of the movable rack's design. Without affecting the original function of the dish rack assembly, it can also handle tableware of other sizes, further enhancing the dishwasher's cleaning flexibility and comprehensiveness.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the connection framework includes:

[0013] A connecting frame, which is detachably connected to the movable basket;

[0014] The support frame has its upper end connected to the connecting frame and its lower end slidably and detachably connected to the main bowl basket.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the main bowl basket includes:

[0016] The main basket is used to hold containers;

[0017] The lower end of the support frame is slidably and detachably connected to the frame of the main basket.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the support frame includes:

[0019] The first supporting body has a U-shaped structure, and the open end of the first supporting body is connected to the connecting frame.

[0020] The first overlapping horizontal bar has its two ends connected to the first supporting body, and the lower end of the first supporting body protrudes from the first overlapping horizontal bar.

[0021] The first overlapping crossbar protrudes horizontally from the first supporting body and is used to overlap the frame of the main basket.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the support frame further includes:

[0023] A limiting horizontal bar is provided, with a portion of the limiting horizontal bar located on the side of the first overlapping horizontal bar facing away from the first support body, and the limiting horizontal bar is spaced apart from the first overlapping horizontal bar. Both ends of the limiting horizontal bar extend toward the first support body and are connected to the first support body.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the main bowl basket includes:

[0025] The main basket is used to hold containers;

[0026] A handle assembly, which is fastened to the edge of the main basket;

[0027] The lower end of the support frame is slidably and detachably connected to the handle assembly.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the support frame includes:

[0029] The second support body has a U-shaped structure, and its open end is connected to the connecting frame.

[0030] The third support body has a U-shaped structure, and its open end is connected to the connecting frame. The third support body is parallel to and spaced apart from the second support body.

[0031] The second overlapping horizontal bar is located between the second support body and the third support body, with one end of the second overlapping horizontal bar connected to the second support body and the other end connected to the third support body. The second overlapping horizontal bar overlaps the handle assembly shown.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the width of the movable basket is smaller than the width of the main basket, and the movable basket is capable of sliding relative to the main basket in the width direction.

[0033] In one possible implementation, the movable bowl basket is movably mounted on the main bowl basket and detachably connected to the main bowl basket.

[0034] The main bowl basket includes multiple first support bars arranged at intervals, and the movable bowl basket includes multiple second support bars arranged at intervals, wherein the interval between two adjacent second support bars is smaller than the interval between two adjacent first support bars.

[0035] A second aspect of this application provides a dishwasher including any of the dish rack assemblies described above. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bowl basket assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 An exploded view of a main bowl basket and a movable bowl basket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a movable bowl basket at one end of the main bowl basket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a movable bowl basket at the other end of the main bowl basket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first movable bowl basket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of movable bowl basket and main bowl basket in cooperation, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of region A in the middle;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of main bowl basket and the second type of movable bowl basket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of connection frame provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of movable bowl basket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0047] Figure 11 for Figure 8 A magnified view of region B in the middle;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the first type of movable bowl basket and the second type of main bowl basket in conjunction with each other, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0049] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A magnified view of region C in the middle.

[0050] Figure Labels

[0051] 100-bowl basket assembly;

[0052] 110 - Main bowl basket; 111 - Main basket; 1111 - First support bar; 1112 - Reinforcing vertical bar; 112 - Handle assembly;

[0053] 130-Basket top;

[0054] 140 - Movable bowl basket; 141 - Movable basket hoop; 1411 - Second support bar; 1412 - Limiting column;

[0055] 142-Connecting frame; 1421-Connecting frame; 1422-Support frame; 14221-First support body;

[0056] 14222 - First overlapping horizontal bar; 14223 - Limiting horizontal bar; 14224 - Second supporting body;

[0057] 14225 - Third supporting body; 14226 - Second overlapping horizontal bar. Detailed Implementation

[0058] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0059] This application provides a dish rack assembly and a dishwasher. The dishwasher may have a washing chamber, and the dish rack assembly may be disposed inside the washing chamber.

[0060] The washing chamber typically contains an upper bowl basket, a lower bowl basket, and a top bowl basket. The top bowl basket is located at the very top of the washing chamber, with smaller gaps in its support mesh, and is used to hold shorter pieces of tableware (e.g., chopsticks). The upper and lower bowl baskets are located below the top bowl basket, with larger gaps in their support mesh, and are used to hold larger pieces of tableware (e.g., bowls, plates, etc.). A water spray bar is located at the top of the washing chamber, which sprays washing water onto the bowl basket assembly to clean the tableware on it.

[0061] As described in the background section, medium to small-sized tableware (e.g., pacifiers, teaspoons) that fall through the gaps in the support mesh when placed in the upper and lower racks, and may interfere with the water spray bar above the washing chamber when placed in the top rack. This reduces the dishwasher's ability to clean medium to small-sized tableware, thus reducing the overall effectiveness of the dishwashing.

[0062] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a dish rack assembly. By incorporating a movable dish rack within the main dish rack, smaller tableware can be placed in the movable rack, effectively reducing or preventing interference between the tableware and the water spray bar within the washing chamber. This allows the dish rack assembly to accommodate tableware of various sizes, enhancing the dishwasher's comprehensive cleaning capabilities. Furthermore, by movably connecting the movable rack to the main dish rack, it can be moved to a suitable position based on actual usage. This effectively reduces or prevents interference between the movable rack and tableware, significantly improving the flexibility and adaptability of the movable rack's placement. Without affecting the original function of the dish rack assembly, it can also handle tableware of other sizes, further enhancing the dishwasher's cleaning flexibility and comprehensiveness.

[0063] The bowl basket assembly provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0064] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bowl basket assembly provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a main bowl basket and a movable bowl basket provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a movable bowl basket at one end of the main bowl basket, provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a movable bowl basket at the other end of the main bowl basket, provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0065] This application provides a dish rack assembly 100, which can be installed in a dishwasher, for example, in the inner tub (i.e., the washing chamber) of the dishwasher. See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bowl basket assembly 100 may include a main bowl basket 110, wherein the number of main bowl baskets 110 may be at least two, and the main bowl baskets 110 may be distributed at different positions above and below the inner liner. For example, see Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, there can be two main dish baskets 110, which can be located at the upper and lower positions of the inner liner, respectively. The main dish basket 110 located above the inner liner can be called the upper dish basket, and the main dish basket 110 located below the inner liner can be called the lower dish basket. The dish basket assembly 100 may also include a top dish basket 130, which can be located above the main dish baskets 110. For example, the top dish basket 130 can be positioned at the top of the dishwasher inner liner. Since the top dish basket 130 is close to the top of the inner liner and the spray bar, it can hold smaller tableware, such as chopsticks, forks, and small spoons, reducing or preventing interference between the tableware and the spray bar at the top of the washing chamber.

[0066] The upper bowl basket (i.e., the upper main bowl basket 110) can be set in the middle of the inner liner, and the lower bowl basket (i.e., the lower main bowl basket 110) can be set at the bottom of the washing chamber. The upper and lower bowl baskets have a large capacity and can be used to place larger tableware to achieve the washing of large tableware.

[0067] The dish rack assembly 100 may further include a movable dish rack 140, which may be movably disposed on the main dish rack 110. For example, the movable dish rack 140 may be as follows: Figure 1 The movable bowl basket 140 is shown to be movably mounted on the upper bowl basket. Alternatively, the movable bowl basket 140 can also be movably mounted on the lower bowl basket. In this embodiment, the example of the movable bowl basket 140 being movably mounted on the main bowl basket will be described.

[0068] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the movable bowl basket 140 can be moved from one end of the main bowl basket 110 to the other end.

[0069] The main dish rack 110 can be used to place larger tableware, such as bowls, plates, and basins. The movable dish rack 140 can be used to place smaller tableware, such as nipples and teaspoons. These smaller tableware items are prone to interfering with the water spray bar at the top of the washing chamber when placed in the top dish rack 130, and are likely to fall out of the gaps between the support bars in the main dish rack 110 when placed in it. Therefore, the tableware can be placed in the movable dish rack 140, where the support bar spacing is smaller, to improve the stability of the tableware within the dish rack.

[0070] See Figure 2 As shown, the movable bowl basket 140 may include a movable basket 141 and a connecting frame 142. The movable basket 141 can be used to hold utensils (i.e., tableware), and the movable basket 141 and the connecting frame 142 can be fixedly connected. The fixed connection between the movable basket 141 and the connecting frame 142 means that the movable basket 141 and the connecting frame 142 cannot move relative to each other after being connected, but it does not mean that the movable basket 141 and the connecting frame 142 are not detachable. For example, the connecting frame 142 and the movable bowl basket 140 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism. For example, the movable bowl basket 140 may have a slot, and the edge of the connecting frame 142 can be snapped into the slot to fix the movable bowl basket 140 and the connecting frame 142 in place.

[0071] The connecting frame 142 can be movably connected to the main bowl basket 110. When the connecting frame 142 moves relative to the main bowl basket 110, it can also move the movable basket 141 relative to the main bowl basket 110. This allows the movable basket 141 to be movably connected to the main bowl basket 110 via the connecting frame 142. The connecting frame 142 can also provide support and elevation for the movable basket 140, creating a certain gap between the movable basket 141 and the main bowl basket 110. This effectively reduces or prevents interference between the movable basket 141 and the tableware placed in the main bowl basket 110, and effectively prevents the movable basket 141 from affecting the normal use of the main bowl basket 110.

[0072] During use, the movable bowl basket 140 can be moved to a suitable position within the main bowl basket 110 based on the size of the tableware actually placed there. For example, the movable bowl basket 140 can be positioned above smaller tableware to reduce or avoid interference with larger tableware when moved onto it. This allows the movable bowl basket 140 to hold smaller tableware without affecting the normal use of the main bowl basket 110, effectively improving the flexibility of its placement.

[0073] The dish rack assembly 100 provided in this application embodiment, by setting a movable dish rack 140 in the main dish rack 110, can hold smaller tableware, effectively reducing or avoiding interference between the tableware and the water spray bar in the washing chamber. This allows the dish rack assembly 100 to accommodate tableware of various sizes more comprehensively, improving the dishwasher's overall cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, by movably connecting the movable dish rack 140 to the main dish rack 110, the movable dish rack 140 can be moved to a suitable position according to actual usage. This effectively reduces or avoids interference between the movable dish rack 140 and the tableware, significantly improving the flexibility and adaptability of the movable dish rack 140's placement. Without affecting the original function of the dish rack assembly 100, it can also handle tableware of other sizes, further enhancing the dishwasher's cleaning flexibility and comprehensiveness.

[0074] See Figure 1As shown, the movable dish rack 140 can be movably mounted on the upper dish rack, and the movable dish rack 140 and the main dish rack 110 can be detachably connected. That is, the movable dish rack 140 can be installed on the main dish rack 110 when needed and removed from the main dish rack 110 when not needed. For example, when dishes suitable for the movable dish rack 140 need to be washed, the movable dish rack 140 can be installed on the main dish rack 110 for washing. When there are no dishes suitable for the movable dish rack 140 to wash, and no dishes need to be washed on the movable dish rack 140, the movable dish rack 140 can be removed from the main dish rack 110 to increase the space above the main dish rack 110, allowing the main dish rack 110 to hold larger dishes. This effectively improves the flexibility and adaptability of the movable dish rack 140's placement, thereby significantly enhancing the dishwasher's washing flexibility.

[0075] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the main bowl basket 110 may include a plurality of first support bars 1111 arranged at intervals, and the movable bowl basket 140 may include a plurality of second support bars 1411 arranged at intervals. The interval between two adjacent second support bars 1411 may be smaller than the interval between two adjacent second support bars 1411.

[0076] In other words, the spacing between the support bars in the main bowl basket 110 is relatively large, allowing for the placement of larger tableware, such as bowls, plates, and basins. The spacing between the support bars in the movable bowl basket 140 is smaller, allowing for the placement of smaller tableware, such as nipples and teaspoons. Such small tableware is prone to interfering with the water spray bar at the top of the washing chamber when placed in the top bowl basket 130, and is likely to fall through the gaps between the second support bars 1411 when placed in the main bowl basket 110. Therefore, the tableware can be placed in the movable bowl basket 140 with smaller support bar spacing to improve the stability of the tableware within the basket.

[0077] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the width of the movable dish rack 140 can be smaller than the width of the main dish rack 110, and the movable dish rack 140 can slide relative to the main dish rack 110 in its width direction. The width direction can be understood as the front-to-back direction of the dishwasher. This allows for easy adjustment of the position of the movable dish rack 140 on the main dish rack 110, and it can be slid to a suitable position according to the size of the tableware placed in the main dish rack 110. This reduces or avoids interference between the movable dish rack 140 and the tableware in the main dish rack 110, effectively improving the rationality of the placement of the movable dish rack 140 on the main dish rack 110.

[0078] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first movable bowl basket provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0079] See Figure 5 As shown, the movable bowl basket 140 may include a movable basket 141 and a connecting frame 142. The movable basket 141 can be used to hold utensils (i.e., tableware). For example, a second support bar 1411 of the movable bowl basket 140 can be provided on the movable basket 141 to support the tableware. Limiting posts 1412 may also be provided on the movable basket 141. The limiting posts 1412 can be distributed on the movable basket 141 in an M row and N column manner and connected to the second support bar 1411, where M is greater than or equal to 2 and N is greater than or equal to 2.

[0080] The space between two adjacent rows of limiting posts 1412 can be used to place longer tableware (e.g., long spoons, spatulas, ladles, etc.). The limiting posts 1412 can limit and fix the tableware to reduce or prevent the tableware from shifting during the placement of the movable bowl basket 140.

[0081] One end of the connecting frame 142 can be connected to the movable basket 141. For example, the connecting frame 142 and the movable basket 140 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism. For example, the movable basket 140 can have a slot, and the edge of the connecting frame 142 can be snapped into the slot so that the movable basket 140 and the connecting frame 142 can be connected.

[0082] The other end of the connecting frame 142 can be slidably and detachably connected to the main bowl basket 110, and the movable basket 141 can be slidably and detachably connected to the main bowl basket 110 via the connecting frame 142. The connecting frame 142 can provide support and elevation for the movable basket 140, creating a certain gap between the movable basket 141 and the main bowl basket 110. This effectively reduces or avoids interference between the movable basket 141 and the tableware placed in the main bowl basket 110, and effectively prevents the movable basket 141 from affecting the normal use of the main bowl basket 110.

[0083] See also Figure 5 As shown, the connection frame 142 may include a connection frame 1421 (see...) Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown in the diagram, a support frame 1422 is used, wherein a connecting frame 1421 can be detachably connected to the movable basket 141. The upper end of the support frame 1422 can be connected to the connecting frame 1421, and the lower end of the support frame 1422 can be slidably and detachably connected to the main bowl basket 110.

[0084] For example, the connecting frame 1421 can be a ring structure, and it can be snapped together with the outer frame of the movable basket 141. The support frame 1422 can support and elevate the connecting frame 1421, so that the support frame 1422 can support and elevate the movable basket 141 through the connecting frame 1421. This reduces or avoids interference between the movable basket 141 and the tableware in the main bowl basket 110.

[0085] The connecting frame 1421 and the support frame 1422 can be formed by welding metal wire (e.g., steel wire).

[0086] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of movable bowl basket and main bowl basket in accordance with the embodiments of this application. Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of region A in the middle.

[0087] In one possible implementation, see Figure 6 As shown, the main bowl basket 110 may include a main basket 111, which can be used to hold utensils. A first support bar 1111 may be located on the main basket 111 to support the tableware inside the main bowl basket 110. The lower end of the support frame 1422 can slide and be detachably connected to the edge of the main basket 111. For example, the main basket 111 may also be formed by welding steel wire, and the lower end of the support frame 1422 may overlap the edge of the main basket 111, and the support frame 1422 may slide on the edge of the main basket 111 to adjust the position of the movable basket 141.

[0088] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the support frame 1422 may include a first support body 14221 and a first overlapping crossbar 14222, combined with Figure 7 As shown, the first support body 14221 can be a U-shaped structure, and the open end of the first support body 14221 can be connected to the connecting frame 1421. For example, the first support body 14221 can be formed by bending steel wire.

[0089] Both ends of the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 can be connected to the first supporting body 14221, and the lower end of the first supporting body 14221 can protrude from the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222. The first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 can protrude horizontally from the first supporting body 14221 and is used to overlap the frame of the main basketball hoop 111. For example, the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 can also be a U-shaped structure, and the open end of the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 can be connected to the first supporting body 14221, so that the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 can protrude from the first supporting body 14221 and overlap the main basketball hoop 111.

[0090] The first support body 14221 can raise the movable bowl basket 140 in the height direction so that there is a certain gap between the movable bowl basket 140 and the main bowl basket 110. The first overlapping crossbar 14222 can allow the support frame 1422 to be placed on the main bowl basket 110 so that the support frame 1422 can slide relative to the main basket 111 and can be easily removed from the main basket 111.

[0091] The cooperation between the first supporting body 14221 and the first overlapping crossbar 14222 enables the support frame 1422 to provide better support and fixation for the movable basket 141, thereby effectively improving the reliability and stability of the connection between the movable basket 141 and the main basket 111.

[0092] Furthermore, the lower end of the first supporting body 14221 protrudes beyond the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222, so that the part of the first supporting body 14221 protruding beyond the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 can support the main basket 111 in the left-right direction (i.e., Figure 6 It plays a good limiting role in the x direction, which can effectively reduce or avoid the support frame 1422 from falling off the main basket 111, thereby separating the movable bowl basket 140 from the main bowl basket 110, which can effectively improve the reliability and stability of the cooperation between the movable bowl basket 140 and the main bowl basket 110.

[0093] See also Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the support frame 1422 may further include a limiting crossbar 14223, a portion of which may be located on the side of the first overlapping crossbar 14222 facing away from the first support body 14221. Furthermore, the limiting crossbar 14223 and the first overlapping crossbar 14222 may be spaced apart, with both ends of the limiting crossbar 14223 extending toward and connecting to the first support body 14221.

[0094] For example, see Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the main body of the limiting crossbar 14223 can be located on the side of the first overlapping crossbar 14222 away from the first supporting body 14221, and both ends of the limiting crossbar 14223 can extend toward the first supporting body 14221 so as to connect with the first supporting body 14221.

[0095] The portions of the first limiting body and the first supporting body 14221 that protrude from the first overlapping crossbar 14222 can respectively limit the main basket 111 on both sides of the first overlapping crossbar 14222, effectively reducing or preventing the support frame 1422 from shifting left and right on the main basket 111, and effectively reducing or preventing the support frame 1422 from falling off the main basket 111, thereby effectively improving the firmness and reliability of the connection between the movable bowl basket 140 and the main basket 111.

[0096] See Figure 7 As shown, the movable basketball hoop 141 may include reinforcing vertical bars 1112. The reinforcing vertical bars 1112 extend vertically and are spaced apart around the frame of the main basketball hoop 111 and welded to the main basketball hoop 111. One end of the reinforcing vertical bar 1112 connected to the frame of the main basketball hoop 111 may protrude beyond the frame of the main basketball hoop 111 to increase the contact area between the reinforcing vertical bar 1112 and the frame, thereby improving the strength and reliability of the connection between the reinforcing vertical bar 1112 and the frame.

[0097] By spacing the limiting horizontal bar 14223 from the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222, the portion of the reinforcing vertical bar 1112 protruding from the edge of the main basket 111 can be positioned within the gap between the limiting horizontal bar 14223 and the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 during the engagement of the support frame 1422 and the main basket 111. This effectively reduces or avoids interference between the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 and the reinforcing vertical bar 1112, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the engagement between the support frame 1422 and the main basket 111.

[0098] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the second type of main bowl basket and the second type of movable bowl basket in accordance with the embodiments of this application. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of connection frame provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of movable bowl basket provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 11 for Figure 8 A magnified view of region B in the middle.

[0099] In another possible implementation, see Figure 8As shown, the main basket 110 may include a main basket 111 and a handle assembly 112, which can be fastened to the edge of the main basket 111. The handle assembly 112 facilitates the user in pushing, pulling, or picking up the main basket 110, thus improving the user experience.

[0100] In this example, the lower end of the support frame 1422 can be slidably and detachably connected to the handle assembly 112, so that the support frame 1422 can engage with the main dish basket 110 via the handle assembly 112.

[0101] For example, see Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the support frame 1422 may include a second support body 14224, a third support body 14225, and a second overlapping crossbar 14226. The second support body 14224 and the third support body 14225 may have a U-shaped structure. The open ends of both the second and third support bodies 14224 and 14225 may be connected to the connecting frame 1421. Furthermore, the third support body 14225 and the second support body 14224 may be arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The second overlapping crossbar 14226 may be located between the second and third support bodies 14224 and 14225, with one end connected to the second support body 14224 and the other end connected to the third support body 14225. Figure 11 As shown, the second overlapping crossbar 14226 can overlap the handle assembly 112.

[0102] The second support body 14224 and the third support body 14225 can raise the movable bowl basket 140 in the height direction, so that there is a certain gap between the movable bowl basket 140 and the main bowl basket 110. This can effectively reduce or avoid interference between the movable bowl basket 140 and the tableware in the main bowl basket 110, thereby affecting the normal use of the main bowl basket 110. It can effectively improve the reliability and stability of the main bowl basket 110 and enhance the overall stability of the bowl basket assembly 100.

[0103] The second overlapping crossbar 14226 allows the support frame 1422 to be placed on the main basket 110, so that the handle assembly 112 of the main basket 110 can support the support frame 1422 and allow the support frame 1422 to slide relative to the handle assembly 112. Furthermore, it facilitates the removal of the support frame 1422 from the main basket 111.

[0104] Through the cooperation between the second support body 14224, the third support body 14225 and the second overlapping crossbar 14226, the support frame 1422 can play a better supporting and fixing role for the movable basket 141, which can effectively improve the reliability and stability of the connection between the movable basket 141 and the handle assembly 112, thereby effectively improving the overall structural stability of the basket assembly 100.

[0105] The lower ends of the second support body 14224 and the third support body 14225 can protrude from the second overlapping crossbar 14226. This creates a mating space between the protruding parts of the lower ends of the second support body 14224 and the second overlapping crossbar 14226, allowing the handle assembly 112 to be engaged within this space. This effectively limits the position of the handle assembly 112, preventing the second overlapping crossbar 14226 from detaching from it. This significantly improves the reliability and stability of the fit between the support frame 1422 and the handle assembly 112, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the basket assembly 100.

[0106] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the first movable bowl basket and the second main bowl basket in conjunction with each other, as provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 13 for Figure 12 A magnified view of region C in the middle.

[0107] See Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the first movable bowl basket 140 provided in the previous embodiment can also cooperate with the second main bowl basket 110 in this embodiment. That is, the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222 can overlap the handle assembly 112 of the main bowl basket 110 so that the movable bowl basket 140 can be placed on the handle assembly 112 of the main bowl basket 110 through the first overlapping horizontal bar 14222.

[0108] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0109] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "comprising" and "having" as used herein, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0110] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features.

[0111] 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.

Claims

1. A dish rack assembly for use in a dishwasher, characterized in that, include: Main bowl basket (110); Top bowl basket (130); A movable bowl basket (140) is movably disposed on the main bowl basket (110). The movable bowl basket (140) includes a movable basket (141) and a connecting frame (142). The movable basket (141) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (142), and one end of the connecting frame (142) is movably connected to the main bowl basket (110).

2. The bowl basket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection frame (142) includes: A connecting frame (1421) is detachably connected to the movable basket (141); The upper end of the support frame (1422) is connected to the connecting frame (1421), and the lower end is slidably and detachably connected to the main bowl basket (110).

3. The bowl basket assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main bowl basket (110) includes: The main basket (111) is used to hold utensils; The lower end of the support frame (1422) is slidably and detachably connected to the frame of the main basket (111).

4. The bowl basket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support frame (1422) includes: The first support body (14221) has a U-shaped structure, and the open end of the first support body (14221) is connected to the connecting frame (1421). The first overlapping horizontal bar (14222) has two ends connected to the first supporting body (14221), and the lower end of the first supporting body (14221) protrudes from the first overlapping horizontal bar (14222). The first overlapping horizontal bar (14222) protrudes horizontally from the first supporting body (14221) and is used to overlap the frame of the main basket (111).

5. The bowl basket assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame (1422) also includes: A limiting horizontal bar (14223) is located on the side of the first overlapping horizontal bar (14222) facing away from the first support body (14221), and the limiting horizontal bar (14223) is spaced apart from the first overlapping horizontal bar (14222). Both ends of the limiting horizontal bar (14223) extend toward the first support body (14221) and are connected to the first support body (14221).

6. The bowl basket assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main bowl basket (110) includes: The main basket (111) is used to hold utensils; A handle assembly (112) is attached to the edge of the main basket (111); The lower end of the support frame (1422) is slidably and detachably connected to the handle assembly (112).

7. The bowl basket assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support frame (1422) includes: The second support body (14224) has a U-shaped structure, and the open end of the second support body (14224) is connected to the connecting frame (1421); The third support body (14225) has a U-shaped structure. The open end of the third support body (14225) is connected to the connecting frame (1421). The third support body (14225) is parallel to and spaced apart from the second support body (14224). The second overlapping crossbar (14226) is located between the second support body (14224) and the third support body (14225), and one end of the second overlapping crossbar (14226) is connected to the second support body (14224) and the other end is connected to the third support body (14225). The second overlapping crossbar (14226) overlaps on the handle assembly (112) shown.

8. The bowl basket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The width of the movable bowl basket (140) is smaller than the width of the main bowl basket (110), and the movable bowl basket (140) can slide relative to the main bowl basket (110) in the width direction.

9. The bowl basket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The main bowl basket (110) includes a plurality of first support bars (1111) arranged at intervals, and the movable bowl basket (140) includes a plurality of second support bars (1411) arranged at intervals. The interval between two adjacent second support bars (1411) is smaller than the interval between two adjacent first support bars (1111).

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that, Includes the bowl basket assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 above.

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