A dishwasher comprising a rail

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dishwasher (1) comprising a body (2); a washing tub (3) which is disposed in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; at least one rack (4) which is disposed in the washing tub (3) and whereon the kitchen items are placed; a plurality of wheels (5) which enable the rack (4) to move into or out of the washing tub (3); at least two rails (8) which are provided on opposite sides of the rack (4), wherein the wheels (5) move and which have at least two lateral openings (6) and a fixing opening (7) provided at the front surface thereof; and at least two opposing holders (9) which are provided on the side walls of the washing tub (3) and which enable the rails (8) to move thereon.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a rail.

[0002] In dishwashers, the kitchen items are placed into the washing tub to be cleaned. The washing tubs are usually manufactured from metal. The placement is performed by means of the racks in the washing tub. The racks are generally detachably attached to the washing tub. There are various methods for attaching the racks into the washing tub. Usually, the rack rails are placed on the wheels on the washing tub wall so as to enable the rack to move forward and backward. However, the racks are attached to a rail and the rails are fixed to the washing tub wall since it facilitates the movement of the rack and it is safer. Telescopic rails are also commonly used to provide ease of use. The rails are mounted between two cylindrical members while being attached to the side walls of the washing tub. Thus, by means of the movement of the rails between the cylindrical members and the movement of the rack on the rail, the rack is enabled to be pulled outward from the washing tub. This ensures more efficient use of the rack by the user. However, when the user pulls the rack outward too quickly or too far from the washing tub, problems such as the rack detaching from the rail or the rail detaching from the cylindrical members may occur. Therefore, the use of a rail lid on the end of the rail is known. The rails are mounted onto the washing tub, and then the rail lid is attached to prevent the rails from detaching from the cylindrical members. However, this complicates assembly and slows down production. Moreover, mounting the rail lid in a non-removable manner causes dirt to accumulate thereon over time.

[0003] In the state of the art International Patent Application No. WO2013110598, a dishwasher comprising a rail lid is disclosed.

[0004] The aim of the present invention is the realization of a dishwasher comprising a rail lid with facilitated assembly.

[0005] The dishwasher realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a body; a washing tub which is disposed in the body and wherein the washing process is performed; at least one rail which is mounted to the washing tub walls; at least one rack which is attached to the rails; at least two rails which are provided on opposite sides of the rack; and at least two holders which are provided on the walls of the washing tub and onto which the rails are mounted. The holders are mounted on the walls of the washing tub. The holders may have a cylindrical shape or be rotating member so as to allow the rail to slide thereon. By being passed through the holders, the rails are secured so as to slidably move. The rack wheels are passed inside the rails so as to enable the rack to move into the washing tub and out of the washing tub. By means of the lateral openings and the fixing opening which are provided on the rail, the rail can be mounted onto the holder.

[0006] The dishwasher of the present invention comprises a rail lid which is attached on the end of the rail. The rail lid has two side arms and one central upright member so as to form an m-shape. Lateral claws, which are mounted into the lateral openings, are provided on the side arms. On the central upright member, a fixing claw is provided, which is fitted into the fixing opening. The rail lid is mounted onto the rail by means of the fixing claw.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises the first position wherein the two opposing lateral claws flex inward from the lateral openings toward the center of the rail, and a second position wherein the lateral claws are fully seated in the lateral openings.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises the rail lid which shifts into the first position while passing over the holders and returns to the second position after passing over the holders. When the lateral claws are in the first position, the rail lid passes over the holders, and after passing, returns to the second position. Thus, the rail lid is first attached onto the rail, and then mounted together with the rail onto the holder so as to lock in place.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises the lateral claw having a form inclined in a single direction. The lateral claws are inclined in the direction wherein the rail is pushed onto the holder, and have a flat surface in the opposite direction. Thus, as the rail moves over the holder, the inclined shape enables the lateral claws to shift into the first position. Thanks to the flat surface, the rail cannot detach from the holder in the reverse direction after passing over the holder.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises the rail lid which is enabled to be detached from the rail when the lateral claws and the fixing claw are pushed through the openings. Thus, the user can remove and wash the rail lid.

[0011] By means of the present invention, a dishwasher is realized, comprising a rail having a rail lid which provides ease of assembly and use.

[0012] The dishwasher realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where: Figure 1 - is the perspective view of the dishwasher. Figure 2 - is the perspective view of the washing tub and the rail. Figure 3 - is the perspective view of the rail and the rail lid. Figure 4 - is the perspective view of the rail lid on the rail. Figure 5 - is the perspective view of the holder and the rail. Figure 6 - is the perspective view of the rail when on the holder.

[0013] The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows: 1- Dishwasher 2- Body 3- Washing tub 4- Rack 5- Wheel 6- Lateral opening 7- Fixing opening 8- Rail 9- Holder 10- Side arm 11- Central upright member 12- Lateral claw 13- Fixing claw 14- Rail lid

[0014] The dishwasher (1) comprises a body (2); a washing tub (3) which is disposed in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; at least one rack (4) which is disposed in the washing tub (3) and whereon the kitchen items are placed; a plurality of wheels (5) which enable the rack (4) to move into or out of the washing tub (3); at least two rails (8) which are provided on opposite sides of the rack (4), wherein the wheels (5) move and which have at least two lateral openings (6) and a fixing opening (7) provided at the front surface thereof; and at least two opposing holders (9) which are provided on the side walls of the washing tub (3) and which enable the rails (8) to move thereon. By means of the wheels (5) provided thereunder, the rack (4) moves into or out of the washing tub (3). The wheels (5) are mounted on the rail (8), and the rail (8) is mounted onto the washing tub (3) by means of the holders (9). The holders (9) have a cylindrical shape so as to allow the rail (8) to move thereon. The holders (9) may also be movable members. The rail (8) comprises the lateral openings (6) thereon and the fixing opening (7) on the front surface thereof.

[0015] The dishwasher (1) of the present invention comprises a rail lid (14) which is attached to the end of the rail (8), which has at least two opposing side arms (10) and a central upright member (11) so as to form an m-shape, at least two lateral claws (12) which are provided on the side arms (10) and positioned oppositely so as to fit into the lateral openings (6), and a fixing claw (13) which is provided on the central upright member (11) and which is fitted into the fixing opening (7). The rail lid (14) has an m-shape formed by the side arms (10) and the central upright member (11). The lateral claws (12) provided on the side arms (10) are fitted into the lateral openings (6). The fixing claw (13) provided on the central upright member (11) is fitted into the fixing opening (7). By means of the fixing claw (13), the rail lid (14) is enabled to be attached onto the rail (8). By means of the lateral claws (12), the rail (8) is prevented from detaching from the holders (9).

[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises the rail lid (14) having a first position wherein the two opposing lateral claws (12) flex so as to get close to each another, and a second position wherein the lateral claws (12) are fully fitted into the lateral openings (6). When the rail lid (14) is in the first position, the lateral claws (12) approach each other toward the center of the rail (8). When the rail lid (14) shifts into the second position, the lateral claws (12) are again fitted into the lateral openings (6).

[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises the rail lid (14) which shifts into the first position while passing over the holders (9) so as to enable the rail (8) to move along the holders (9), and shifts into the second position after passing over the holders (9) so as to enable the rail (8) to be secured on the holders (9). The rail lid (14) shifts into the first position while passing over the holders (9). Thus, the lateral claws (12) are enabled to pass over the holders (9). After passing over the holders (9), the rail lid (14) returns to the second position so as to prevent the rail (8) from detaching from the holders (9). Thus, after the rail lid (14) is mounted onto the rail (8), the rail (8) can be passed over the holders (9). Consequently, ease of assembly is provided.

[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises the rail lid (14) having the lateral claws (12) inclined in a single direction. The lateral claws (12) are inclined in the direction wherein the rail (8) is pushed onto the holders (9), and have a vertical surface in the opposite direction. Thus, while passing over the holders (9), the rail lid (14) slowly shifts into the first position thanks to the inclined surface, and the rail (8) is prevented from detaching after being seated onto the holders (9).

[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises the rail lid (14) which can be removed from the rail (8) when the lateral claws (12) and the fixing claw (13) are pushed in the opposite direction of the openings (6 and 7). When the lateral claws (12) and the fixing claw (13) are pushed toward the center of the rail (8), the rail lid (14) can be removed from the rail (8). Thus, the user can remove and wash the rail lid (14).

[0020] By means of the present invention, a dishwasher (1) is realized, comprising the rail lid (14) which facilitates the mounting of the rail (8) onto the washing tub (3). By means of the lateral claws (12), the rail (8) is mounted onto the washing tub (3) after the rail lid (14) is mounted onto the rail (8). Thus, ease of production and use is achieved.

Claims

1. A dishwasher (1) comprising a body (2); a washing tub (3) which is disposed in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; at least one rack (4) which is disposed in the washing tub (3) and whereon the kitchen items are placed; a plurality of wheels (5) which enable the rack (4) to move into or out of the washing tub (3); at least two rails (8) which are provided on opposite sides of the rack (4), wherein the wheels (5) move and which have at least two lateral openings (6) and a fixing opening (7) provided at the front surface thereof; and at least two opposing holders (9) which are provided on the side walls of the washing tub (3) and which enable the rails (8) to move thereon, characterized by a rail lid (14) which is attached to the end of the rail (8), which has at least two opposing side arms (10) and a central upright member (11) so as to form an m-shape, at least two lateral claws (12) which are provided on the side arms (10) and positioned oppositely so as to fit into the lateral openings (6), and a fixing claw (13) which is provided on the central upright member (11) and which is fitted into the fixing opening (7).

2. A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the rail lid (14) having a first position wherein the two opposing lateral claws (12) flex so as to get close to each another, and a second position wherein the lateral claws (12) are fully fitted into the lateral openings (6).

3. A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 2, characterized by the rail lid (14) which shifts into the first position while passing over the holders (9) so as to enable the rail (8) to move along the holders (9), and shifts into the second position after passing over the holders (9) so as to enable the rail (8) to be secured on the holders (9).

4. A dishwasher (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the rail lid (14) having the lateral claws (12) inclined in a single direction.

5. A dishwasher (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the rail lid (14) which can be removed from the rail (8) when the lateral claws (12) and the fixing claw (13) are pushed in the opposite direction of the openings (6 and 7).

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