Cutlery drawer for a dishwasher

Abstract

The invention relates to a cutlery drawer (3; 3) for a dishwasher (20; 20), comprising a receiving part (5; 5) for receiving items of crockery to be washed, in particular cutlery, the receiving part (5; 5) having a Central part (6; 6 ) and a first lateral wing (7), characterized in that the receiving part (5; 5) with guide means (22; 22 ) is provided, via which the first wing (7) with the Central part (6; 6) is connected in such a way that it can be displaced laterally and pivoted in terms of its inclination relative to the central part (6; 6).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a cutlery drawer for a dishwasher. A cutlery drawer is understood to be, in the broadest sense, a basket-like receiving device suitable for holding cutlery, particularly in a horizontal position, and which can be pulled out into the dishwasher. The cutlery drawer can also be suitable, at least partially, for holding other small tableware, such as espresso cups.

[0002] European patent application EP-A1-2 433 549 discloses a cutlery drawer for a dishwasher, comprising a frame in which several inserts are movably arranged. Two side inserts are provided, each suspended at its outer end by hooks on a front and a rear crossbar of the frame, and their inner ends resting on a front and a rear bracket of the frame. This mounting allows the two side inserts to be horizontally displaceable along the frame. A central insert is provided between the two side inserts and is attached to the frame by means of hangers, which are laterally movable. The hangers have guide pins that engage in guide grooves on the front and back plates of the central insert.The guide grooves have an sloping, elongated central section and two short, nearly horizontal end sections. This design of the guide grooves, and their interaction with the guide pins, ensures that a horizontal displacement of the central insert's suspension points results in a vertical lifting or lowering, i.e., a vertical displacement, of the central insert.

[0003] European patent application EP 2754377 discloses a cutlery drawer for a dishwasher with movable inserts, wherein at least one of the inserts is horizontally displaceable and at least one other of the inserts is vertically displaceable.

[0004] The object of the invention is to provide a cutlery drawer for a dishwasher whose capacity can be flexibly adjusted so that the type, size and extent of the dishes to be washed can be taken into account, in particular those dishes which are to be placed in a dish basket of a dishwasher arranged directly below the cutlery drawer, wherein the cutlery drawer should also provide capacity for cutlery and, if necessary, small dishes such as espresso cups.

[0005] This problem is solved by a cutlery drawer having the features of claim 1.

[0006] The cutlery drawer according to the invention comprises a receiving part for receiving dishes to be washed, in particular cutlery and small dishes such as espresso cups. The receiving part comprises a central section and a first lateral wing. The receiving part is provided with guide means by which the first wing is connected to the central section in such a way that it is laterally or transversely displaceable and pivotable in its inclination relative to the central section. The first wing can be pivoted from its horizontal initial position at least upwards, but preferably also downwards.The guide means are designed as a cam guide, wherein a first groove is arranged on the central part and a first cam block on the first wing, or the first cam block is arranged on the central part and the first groove on the first wing, and / or at least a detachable retaining rack with upwardly extending pins is provided, between which cutlery pieces can be held individually, and / or an area of ​​higher static friction is provided on the receiving part, and / or the wing is pivotable at least upwards, and / or the wing tapers wedge-shaped towards the outside.

[0007] Preferably, a second lateral wing is provided, which is arranged on the central section opposite the first lateral wing, wherein the second wing is connected to the central section via the guide means in such a way that it can be pivoted in its inclination relative to the central section and preferably also laterally or transversely displaced. The second wing can also preferably be pivoted upwards and downwards from its horizontal initial position.

[0008] The guide means are preferably designed as cam guides, with a cam guide assigned to both the front and the back of the cutlery drawer or receiving part according to the invention. To pivot the first wing relative to the central part, each cam guide preferably has a first groove and a first cam block, which is positively guided in the first groove. The first groove has a curved groove section with at least two endpoints beyond which the first cam block cannot extend, the first of the endpoints being located above the second endpoint. The two endpoints form detents / create detents from which the first cam block cannot slide out unintentionally, i.e., in particular, not without force being applied by the user. In particular, the first groove is curved towards the center of the central part.

[0009] To allow the first wing to be moved laterally, the first groove preferably has an elongated section extending inwards or towards the center of the middle part, which branches off from the curved section of the first groove between the first and second endpoints and whose end forms a third endpoint, which also forms a detent point for the first cam block.

[0010] Preferably, the first groove is located on the center section and the sliding block on the first wing. Alternatively, the first sliding block can be located on the center section and the first groove on the first wing.

[0011] Preferably, the guide for pivoting and, if applicable, laterally sliding the second wing has a second groove and a second guide block, which are preferably designed and arranged as described for the first groove and the first guide block (but mirrored). If no lateral sliding of the second wing is intended, the inwardly extending elongated section of the second groove can be omitted. If, on the other hand, only lateral sliding of the second wing is intended, the curved section of the second groove can be omitted.

[0012] Both the first groove and the second groove, if provided, can be designed as one or more groove elements that are designed separately from the center section, the first wing and the second wing, but are attached to the center section or the wings.

[0013] The cutlery drawer according to the invention allows for flexible adjustment of its capacity by pivoting or laterally shifting the first and, if applicable, the second wing. For example, if tall dishes are to be placed in the dish rack typically located below the cutlery drawer in a dishwasher, the first and / or second wing of the cutlery drawer according to the invention can be folded upwards to create space. If this is still insufficient, the first and / or second wing can be shifted laterally inwards to create even more space for tall dishes in the dish rack. However, if the dish rack is only loaded with relatively short dishes, the first and / or second wing can be folded downwards, allowing not only cutlery but also small dishes to be placed on the wings.

[0014] Terms such as "above", "top", "below", "bottom", "horizontal", "transverse", "vertical", "front wall", "back wall", "front side", "front wall" refer to the cutlery drawer when placed in a dishwasher.

[0015] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the exemplary embodiments illustrated below with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a front view of the upper half of the tub of a dishwasher with a first embodiment of the cutlery drawer and upper dish basket according to the invention, Fig. 2 a front view of the receiving part of the first embodiment of the cutlery drawer of Fig. 1 in an initial configuration, Fig. 3 a front view of the receiving part of the first embodiment of the cutlery drawer of Fig. 1 in a second configuration, Fig. 4a front view of the receiving part of the first embodiment of the cutlery drawer of Fig. 1 in a third configuration, Fig. 5 a front view of the in Fig. 1 the upper half of the tub of a dishwasher with the first embodiment of the cutlery drawer in the third configuration, Fig. 6 a perspective view of a groove element of the guide means of the first embodiment of the cutlery drawer, Fig. 7 a perspective view of the first embodiment of the cutlery drawer from above, Fig. 8 a front view of the upper half of the tub of a dishwasher with a second embodiment of the cutlery drawer and upper dish basket according to the invention, Fig. 9 a front view of the receiving part of the second embodiment of the cutlery drawer of Fig. 8 in an initial configuration, Fig. 10a front view of the receiving part of the second embodiment of the cutlery drawer of Fig. 8 in a second configuration, Fig. 11 a front view of the receiving part of the second embodiment of the cutlery drawer of Fig. 8 in a third configuration, Fig. 12 a front view of the in Fig. 8 illustrated upper half of the tub of a dishwasher with the second embodiment of the cutlery drawer in the third configuration, Fig. 13 a perspective view of the second embodiment of the cutlery drawer from above, Fig. 14 A top view of the receiving part of a cutlery drawer according to the invention with retaining arms in a first configuration Fig. 15 the cutlery drawer after Fig. 14 with the holders in a second configuration and Fig. 16 A top view of a section of a cutlery drawer according to the invention with an area of ​​higher static friction.

[0016] In the figures, identical reference symbols denote identical or similarly acting components.

[0017] The in Figure 1The partially illustrated dishwasher 20 has a tub 1 for receiving dishes to be washed, also referred to as items to be washed. In the tub 1, a lower dish rack (not shown), an upper dish rack 2, and a first embodiment 3 of a cutlery drawer according to the invention are arranged in a manner known per se, wherein, in the vertical direction, the upper dish rack 2 is arranged above the lower dish rack (not shown) and the cutlery drawer 3 is arranged above the upper dish rack 2. The dish racks and the cutlery drawer 3 are mounted in the tub 1 in such a way that they can be at least partially pulled out of the tub 1 for loading and unloading. Rollers (not shown) can be provided for mounting the cutlery drawer 3 and the dish racks; these rollers are arranged on the side walls of the tub 1.

[0018] The cutlery drawer 3 comprises a frame 4 and a receiving part 5 connected to the frame 4. The frame 4 consists, for example, of a bent metal rod and rests laterally on rollers (not shown). The receiving part 5 is preferably designed in three parts and comprises a central part 6, a first wing 7, and a second wing 8, which are arranged laterally on the central part 6. The central part 6 is attached to the frame 4, and the wings 7 and 8 are positioned relative to the central part 6 in a configuration described below with reference to the Figures 2 to 4 arranged in a movable manner as described.

[0019] Both the central section 6 and the wings 7, 8 have numerous ribs, each forming a kind of basket in which small tableware can be held. The ribs, or the central section 6 and the wings 7, 8, are made of, for example, plastic and can be manufactured, for instance, by injection molding. In the horizontal starting position of the wings 7, 8, the base of the central section 6 is preferably lower than the bases of the wings 7, 8, so that the central section 6 can also hold bulkier small tableware, such as espresso cups, serving utensils, and cooking utensils, while the wings 7, 8 are intended for holding standard cutlery.

[0020] As mentioned, the wings 7 and 8 are movable relative to the central section 6, so that the receiving section can assume 5 different configurations. This is in the Figures 2 to 4 illustrated.

[0021] Figure 2 This also shows in Figure 1The illustrated configuration of the receiving section 5 of the cutlery drawer 3 shows the wings 7 and 8 in their horizontal starting position, extending laterally outwards from the central section 6, with the bases of the wings 7 and 8 running horizontally. In this configuration, the cutlery drawer 3 offers a relatively large amount of space for holding cutlery and similar items.

[0022] Figure 3Figure 1 shows a second configuration of the receiving part 5, in which the two wings 7, 8 are pivoted relative to the central part 6 such that they project obliquely upwards from the central part 6, i.e., their bases rise away from the central part 6 or towards the outside. They are inclined obliquely upwards relative to the base of the central part 6. In this configuration, less space is available for cutlery. For example, larger spoons must be placed with the bowl (mouthpiece) facing inwards in the wings 7, 8. However, more space is available in the upper dish rack 2 for larger items, such as glasses. To prevent the wings 7, 8, which project obliquely outwards and upwards, from colliding with the ceiling of the tub 1 of the dishwasher 20 in this configuration, the wings 7, 8 taper outwards in a wedge shape, i.e., their vertical extension decreases towards the outside or away from the central part 6.

[0023] Figure 4Finally, a third configuration is shown, in which one of the wings, in the present example the first wing 7, is inserted horizontally into the central section 6, while the second wing 8 is positioned as in the one shown in Figure 3 In the second configuration shown, the cutlery drawer extends diagonally upwards and outwards from the central section 6. This further reduces the space in the cutlery drawer 3 and its receiving section 5, but provides even more vertical space for dishes 21 to be placed in the upper dish rack 2.

[0024] This is in Figure 5 illustrates which cutlery drawer 3 or its receiving part 5 in the configuration according to Figure 4 shows. From Figure 5 It becomes apparent that with the configuration shown of the cutlery drawer 3 in the upper dish basket 2, relatively large items 21 can be placed, such as long-stemmed glasses.

[0025] Of course, further configurations of the cutlery drawer 3 or its receiving part 5 are possible. For example, one or both wings 7, 8 can be pivoted downwards relative to the central part 6, so that small dishes can also be placed on the wings 7, 8.

[0026] To enable the wings 7, 8 to pivot relative to the central section 6 with respect to their inclination and to be laterally displaceable in the transverse direction, the cutlery drawer 3 according to the invention has guide means 22, which are preferably designed as cam guide(s) (also called cam mechanism). A cam guide 22 is provided for the front and rear of the cutlery drawer 3. For the sake of simplicity, only embodiments for the front or front wall of the receiving part 5 or the central section 6 and the wings 6, 7 of the cutlery drawer 3 are described below; the same applies to the cam guide(s) arranged on their rear / back wall(s).

[0027] To pivot the first wing 7 relative to the central section 6, the cam guide 22 has a first groove 12.1 with a curved section 23.1 having two endpoints that are essentially superimposed at different heights. A first cam block 10.1 is positively guided in the first groove 12.1. Preferably, the first groove 12.1 is arranged on an inner (or outer) side of a front wall of the central section 6, and in particular in a region close to the first wing 7. The first groove 12.1 is preferably designed in the form of a separate groove element 24, as shown in Figure 6shown, and which is attached to the inside (or outside) of the front wall of the central section 6. The first cam block 10.1 is in turn arranged on an outside (or inside) of a front wall of the first wing 7, essentially in the middle in the transverse direction. Of course, the first cam block 10.1 can also be arranged on the inside (or outside) of the front wall of the central section 6 and the first groove 12.1 can also be arranged on the outside (or inside) of the front wall of the first wing 7.

[0028] In the Figure 2In the horizontal starting position of the first wing 7 shown, the first cam block 10.1 rests at the unspecified lower endpoint of the curved section 23.1 of the first groove 12.1. For the upward pivoting of the first wing 7, the first cam block 10.1 is guided along the curved section 23.1 of the first groove 12.1 until it comes to rest at its upper endpoint, as shown in Figure 3 is shown.

[0029] In order to allow the first wing 7 to be moved laterally into or along the central section 6, the first groove 12.1 further comprises an elongated section 25 extending substantially transversely inwards from the curved section 23.1 towards the center of the central section 6 or receiving section 5, with a third endpoint, which is not specified in more detail. Preferably, the elongated section 25 is (slightly) curved upwards or lowered towards its end, so that the first sliding block 10.1 cannot simply slide back along the elongated section 25 from the third endpoint once it has come to rest there.

[0030] In order to move the first wing 7 laterally into the middle section 6, the first guide stone 10.1 is first guided along the curved section 23.1 and then along the elongated section 25 to its endpoint, as shown in Figure 4 is shown.

[0031] For pivoting the second wing 8, the cam track 22 has a second groove 12.2 with a curved section 23.2, for which what was said above regarding the curved section 23.1 of the first groove 12.1 applies, except that the curved section 23.2 is oriented in reverse to the curved section 23.1. Furthermore, the cam track 22 has a second cam block 10.2, which is positively guided in the second groove 12.2 or the curved section 23.2.

[0032] The guide block 10.2 is preferably arranged, corresponding to the guide block 10.1, on an outer (or inner) side of a front wall of the second wing 8, preferably centrally in the transverse direction, while the groove 12.2 is preferably arranged on an inner (or outer) side of the front wall of the middle section 6, preferably in a region close to the second wing 8. The second groove 12.2 is preferably also designed as a separate groove element 24, as shown by way of example in Figure 6 as shown. Of course, with regard to the second wing 8, the second cam block 10.2 can also be arranged on the middle part 6 and the second groove 12.2 on the second wing 8, as described above for the first wing 7.

[0033] Analogous to the first wing 7, the second wing 8 is pivoted upwards by moving the second cam block 10.2 upwards from the lower endpoint of the second groove 12.2 in the curved section 23.2 until it comes to rest at the upper endpoint of the second groove 12.2. If the second wing 8 is also to be laterally displaceable inwards, the groove 12.2 can likewise have an elongated section extending essentially inwards in the transverse direction, similar to the elongated section 25 of the first groove 12.1, and reference is made to the above explanations regarding the elongated section 25.

[0034] Furthermore, the guide track 22 preferably has a third groove 11 extending transversely along an inner (or outer) side of the front wall of the central section 6, in which a third guide block 9.1, arranged on an outer (or inner) side of the front wall of the first wing 7, and a fourth guide block 9.2, arranged on an outer (or inner) side of the outer wall of the second wing 8, are positively guided. The third groove 11 preferably runs in an upper region of the front wall of the central section 6. The guide blocks 9.1 and 9.2 are preferably arranged at the end regions of the wings 7 and 8 on the side facing the central section. The third groove 11 is preferably designed as a separate groove element 24, as shown in Figure 6The third groove 11 and the cam blocks 9.1, 9.2 serve to stabilize the movements of the wings 7, 8. If the wings 7, 8 are pivoted, the cam blocks 9.1, 9.2 remain at the endpoints of the third groove 11. However, if the wings 7, 8 are moved inwards, the cam blocks 9.1, 9.2 also move inwards along the third groove 11.

[0035] As mentioned at the outset, a cam guide 22 corresponding to the cam guide 22 is provided on the rear wall of the cutlery drawer 3 according to the invention, or on its receiving part 5. The cam guide(s) 22 allow the wings 7, 8 to be adjusted easily and with just one hand. For adjusting the wings 7, 8, each wing 7, 8 can be provided with a handle – in particular on the side or on the respective front wall.

[0036] Wires or corresponding reinforcing elements are preferably inserted into the grooves 12.1, 12.2, 11 for reinforcement, in particular snapped in.

[0037] Figure 6 Figure 24 shows, as already indicated above, a groove element 24 of the guide rail 22, which is applied as a separate part to the back and front walls of the central section 6 of the cutlery drawer 3, in particular by being attached, and can advantageously be manufactured separately, for example, by injection molding. The groove element 24 has the first groove 12.1 and, spaced transversely, the second groove 12.2. Furthermore, the groove element 24 has the third groove 11 extending transversely from the center on both sides. Reference is made to the above description of the grooves 12.1, 12.2, and 11. The separate manufacturing of the groove element(s) 24 and the central section 6 allows for improved demolding of the injection-molded parts.

[0038] The perspective representation of the Figure 7 This is particularly evident in the design of the bases of wings 7 and 8, as well as the central section 6, which feature unspecified ribs. The ribs are designed, in the usual manner, to provide a support for cutlery or dishes, while obstructing the flow of process water as little as possible.

[0039] Furthermore, cutlery drawer 3 contains several removable holders 14a - 14f (see also Figure 13), which serve to hold the items being washed, especially cutlery, laterally. In the illustrated embodiment, each holder 14a - 14f has two elongated, parallel supports 15a, 15b intended for mounting on the bottom of the cutlery drawer. These supports are connected to each other by cross braces 16, and upwardly extending rods or pins 17 protrude from them. The rods / pins 17 can be of different heights. Naturally, each holder 14a - 14f can also comprise more than two supports. Cutlery items can be inserted one after the other (along the supports 15a, 15b) in a lateral position between adjacent rods or pins 17 and held individually (see Figure 13 Each of the holder brackets 14a - 14f can be positioned by the user in a variety of positions and orientations in the cutlery drawer 3, as shown in the Figures 14 and 15 is illustrated, which will be referenced further below.

[0040] The Figures 8 to 13 essentially correspond to Figures 1 to 7 , however, they show a second embodiment 3' of the cutlery drawer according to the invention. For this embodiment 3', it is now shown in the Figure 8 and 12 The mounting of the frame 4' on rollers 28 provided on the side walls of the tub 1 of the dishwasher 20' is explicitly shown. Like the first embodiment 3, the cutlery drawer 3' according to the second embodiment has a receiving part 5' with a central part 6' and two wings 7, 8.

[0041] The cutlery drawer 3' differs from the one in the Figures 1 to 7The cutlery drawer 3 shown is modified by providing two grooves 11.1' and 11.2' (third groove 11.1' and fourth groove 11.2') instead of the third groove 11 of the first embodiment 3, which accommodates the slide blocks 9.1, 9.2 of the first wing 7 and the second wing 8. These grooves extend transversely at essentially the same height and are preferably located in an upper region of the central section 6. The groove 11.1' accommodates the slide block 9.1 of the first wing 7, and the groove 11.2' accommodates the slide block 9.2 of the second wing 8. As in the Figures 8 to 13 As shown, for example, only the first wing 7 is to be designed to be horizontally displaceable, the groove 11.2' can be significantly shorter than the groove 11.1'. For the second embodiment 3', a groove element, corresponding to the one shown in Figure 6For the first embodiment 3, the groove element 24 shown corresponds to the two grooves 11.1' and 11.2' instead of the groove 11.

[0042] The Figures 14 and 15 The retaining brackets 14a - 14f, installed in cutlery drawer 3, 3', are shown in different positions. Figure 14 The holders 14a - 14f are positioned in two rows, analogous to Figure 7 and Figure 13 . In Figure 15The retaining clips 14a-14f are arranged in different positions. For example, retaining clips 14f, 14c, 14b, and 14a are arranged at right angles to each other, while retaining clips 14f, 14e, and 14d are arranged parallel to each other. By appropriately positioning the retaining clips 14a-14f, the user can adapt the cutlery drawer 3, 3' to the respective requirements and optimize the cleaning effect. For example, one of the retaining clips 14a-14f can be inserted in the front area of ​​the cutlery drawer 3, 3' and serve to hold coffee spoons, so that the user does not have to pull out the entire cutlery drawer 3, 3' to place the coffee spoons in the dishwasher 20, 20', but only its front section.

[0043] The Figures 14 and 15further illustrate that the receiving part 5, 5' of the cutlery drawer 3, 3' can also consist of only a central part 6, 6' and a wing 7, i.e. the dimensions of the central part 6, 6' in the transverse direction are such in this case that the central part 6, 6' replaces the second wing.

[0044] According to Figure 16A region 27 of the receiving part 5, 5' of the cutlery drawer 3, 3' according to the invention preferably has a higher static friction than the remaining regions of the receiving part 5, 5'. In particular, the ribs 26 arranged in this region 27 have a higher static friction than the remaining, unspecified ribs of the receiving part 5, 5', preferably by being made of a more slip-resistant or anti-slip (especially "softer") material such as silicone, or by being coated with such a material, at least on their upper surface. Preferably, the more slip-resistant region 27 or the ribs 26 are provided in one or both of the wings 7, 8. This advantageously prevents cutlery placed in this region 27 or on the ribs 26, e.g., a knife with its handle, from sliding into the central part 6, 6'.

Claims

1. Cutlery drawer for a dishwasher (20; 20'), comprising a receiving part (5; 5') for receiving dishes items to be washed, in particular cutlery, wherein the receiving part (5; 5') has a centre part (6; 6') and a first lateral leaf (7), wherein the receiving part (5; 5') is provided with guide means (22; 22') via which the first leaf (7) is connected to the central part (6; 6') in such a way that it is laterally displaceable and pivotable in its inclination relative to the central part (6; 6'), characterised in that - the guide means (22; 22') are adapted as a link guide, wherein a first groove is arranged on the centre part and a first link block is arranged on the first leaf or the first link block is arranged on the centre part and the first groove is arranged on the first leaf and / or - at least one detachable holder (14a - 14f) with upwardly extending pins (17) is provided, between which cutlery parts can be held individually and / or - an area (27) of higher static friction is provided on the receiving part and / or - the first leaf (7) can be swivelled at least upwards from its horizontal starting position and / or - the first leaf (7) tapers outwards in a wedge shape.

2. Cutlery drawer according to claim 1, characterised in that a second lateral leaf (8) is provided, which is arranged opposite the first lateral leaf (7) on the central part (6; 6'), the second leaf (7) being connected to the central part (6; 6') via the guide means (22; 22') in such a way that it can be pivoted in its inclination relative to the central part (6; 6').

3. Cutlery drawer according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the second leaf (8) is connected to the central part (6; 6') via the guide means (22; 22') in such a way that it is laterally displaceable.

4. Cutlery drawer according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the guide means (22; 22') are adapted as a link guide.

5. Cutlery drawer according to claim 4, characterised in that the sliding guide (22; 22') for pivoting the first leaf (7) relative to the central part (6; 6') has a first groove (12.1) and a first sliding block (10.1) positively guided in the first groove (12.1), wherein the first groove (12.1) has a curved groove section (23.1) with at least two end points, wherein the first end point is arranged above the second end point.

6. Cutlery drawer according to claim 5, characterised in that the first groove (12.1) for laterally displacing the first leaf (7) has an inwardly extending elongate section (25) branching off from the curved section (23.1) between the two end points.

7. Cutlery drawer according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the first groove (12.1) is arranged on the middle part (6; 6') and the first sliding block (10.1) is arranged on the first leaf (7) or vice versa.

8. Cutlery drawer according to claim 7, characterised in that the first groove (12.1) is adapted as a groove element (24), which is arranged on the middle part (6; 6') or on the first leaf (7).

9. Cutlery drawer according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the link guide (22; 22') for pivoting the second leaf (8) relative to the central part (6; 6') has a second groove (12.2) and a second link block (10.2) positively guided in the second groove, wherein the second groove (12.2) has a curved groove section (23.2) with at least two end points, wherein the first end point is arranged above the second end point.

10. Cutlery drawer according to claim 9, characterised in that the second groove (12.2) for laterally displacing the second leaf (8) has an inwardly extending elongate section branching off from the curved section (23.2) between the two end points.

11. Cutlery drawer according to claim 9 or 10, characterised in that the second groove (12.2) is arranged on the middle part (6; 6') and the second sliding block (10.2) is arranged on the second leaf (8) or vice versa.

12. Cutlery drawer according to claim 11, characterised in that the second groove (12.2) is adapted as a groove element (24), which is arranged on the middle part (6; 6') or the second leaf (8).

13. Cutlery drawer according to one of claims 5 to 12, characterised in that the link guide (22; 22') has a third groove (11; 11.1') extending in the transverse direction at a distance from the curved groove section (23.1) of the first groove (12.1) and a third groove (11; 11.1') and a third sliding block (9.1) positively guided in the third groove (11; 11.1'), wherein the third groove (11; 11.1') is arranged on the centre part (6; 6'), in particular in the form of a groove element (24), and the third sliding block (9.1) is arranged on the first leaf (7).

14. Cutlery drawer according to claim 13, characterised in that a fourth sliding block (9.2) is provided, which is positively guided in the third groove (11) and which is associated with the second leaf (8).

15. Cutlery drawer according to claim 14, characterised in that the needles (17) extending upwards are of different heights.

16. Cutlery drawer according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a region (27) of higher static friction is provided, in particular in that the receiving part (5; 5') has one or more ribs (26) of higher static friction.

17. Cutlery drawer according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a handle is provided on the first leaf (7) and optionally on the second leaf (8) in each case.

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