Dishwasher

Abstract

To provide a dishwasher in which tableware of various dimensions is easy to set.SOLUTION: A dishwasher in the present disclosure includes a washing basket arranged inside a washing tank. The washing basket is provided with a tableware support mechanism. The tableware support mechanism is formed with a tableware support column in which a plurality of tableware support parts are arrayed along a first direction. The tableware support column includes, as tableware support parts, a main tableware support part and a sub tableware support part. The tableware support mechanism can support tableware in a state where the main tableware support part or the sub tableware support part are inserted into the inside of the tableware. The tableware support mechanism can support large tableware in a state where both the main tableware support part and sub tableware support part adjacent to each other are inserted into the inside of the large tableware having a larger dimension than that of the tableware.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to dishwashers. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a dishwasher that improves the ease of setting dishes. The setting section formed in the dish basket of this dishwasher has a support section that supports the dishes from below and a guide-shaped section that imitates the cross-sectional or contour shape of the dishes, and the support section surface that includes the support section on a plane and the guide-shaped section surface that includes the guide-shaped section on a plane are configured in different positions. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-160027 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure provides a dishwasher that is easy to load with dishes of various sizes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The dishwasher of the present disclosure comprises a washing basket placed in a washing tub, the washing basket being provided with a dish support mechanism, the dish support mechanism forming a dish support row in which a plurality of dish support portions are arranged along a first direction, the dish support row including a main dish support portion and a side dish support portion as the dish support portions, the dish support mechanism being capable of supporting the dish when the main dish support portion or the side dish support portion is inserted inside the dish, and the dish support mechanism being capable of supporting a large dish larger in size than the dish when both the main dish support portion and the side dish support portion that are adjacent to each other are inserted inside the large dish. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The dishwasher of the present disclosure allows the adjacent main dish support part and sub-dish support part to be inserted into separate dishes to support two dishes on the dish support mechanism, or to be inserted into the same large dish to support one large dish on the dish support mechanism, making it easy to set dishes of various sizes. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] Schematic side view of a dishwasher according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a cleaning basket according to a first embodiment; [Figure 3] Plan view of the washing basket [Figure 4] Cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in Figure 3 [Figure 5] Cross-sectional view of the VV section of Figure 3 [Figure 6] Enlarged view of the dish support mechanism in Figure 3 [Figure 7] 10 is a plan view of a tableware support mechanism according to another embodiment; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] (Findings that formed the basis of this disclosure) At the time the inventors came up with the idea for this disclosure, there was a technology in the dishwasher technical field in which a setting section formed on a dish basket was provided with a guide-shaped section that imitated the cross-sectional or contour shape of the dishes, making it easy to understand in what position and orientation the dishes should be set. However, the inventors discovered a problem in that, for example, when attempting to set tableware of larger dimensions than standard in a setting section having a guided shape section, the set tableware may interfere with other setting sections, reducing the number of tableware that can be set or making setting difficult or impossible.In order to solve this problem, the inventors came up with the subject matter of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure provides a dishwasher that can easily accommodate dishes of various sizes.

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, unnecessary detailed description may be omitted. For example, detailed description of well-known matters or redundant description of substantially the same configuration may be omitted. This is to avoid unnecessary redundancy in the following description and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. The accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0010] (Embodiment 1) Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. [1-1.Configuration] [1-1-1. Overall structure] Fig. 1 is a schematic side view of dishwasher 1 according to embodiment 1. Dishwasher 1 is a built-in, drawer-type dishwasher that is installed in, for example, a system kitchen, and includes a removable washing tub 50. Hereinafter, the direction in which washing tub 50 is pulled out is defined as the front, and the direction to the left of a person looking at dishwasher 1 from the front is defined as the left direction. In the drawing, X represents the left direction, Y represents the forward direction, and Z represents the upward direction.

[0011] Dishwasher 1 has a housing 10 that is installed inside a system kitchen or the like. Housing 10 is a box-shaped member that is open at the front. The opening of housing 10 is closed from the front by door 11.

[0012] A cleaning tank 50 is housed inside the housing 10. The cleaning tank 50 is a box-shaped structure with an upward opening 51. A cleaning basket 30 is provided inside the cleaning tank 50 for placing items to be cleaned, such as plates and cups. The cleaning tank 50 is connected to a door body 11.

[0013] A first rail 41 extending in the front-rear direction is provided on the outer surface in the left-right direction of the cleaning tank 50. The first rail 41 is supported by a second rail 13 provided on the inner surface of the housing 10, so that the cleaning tank 50 is supported so as to be movable in the front-rear direction relative to the housing 10.

[0014] 1, when the cleaning tank 50 moves rearward and is pushed into the housing 10, the door body 11 closes the opening of the housing 10. The cleaning tank 50 is pulled forward through the opening of the housing 10 to the outside of a sink or the like. When the cleaning tank 50 is pulled forward, the object to be cleaned can be put in and taken out of the cleaning tank 50 through the opening 51.

[0015] When the cleaning tank 50 is housed in the housing 10, the opening 51 of the cleaning tank 50 is closed by the lid 15 provided on the housing 10. A ring-shaped rubber lid contact part 16 is attached to the underside of the lid 15. The lid contact part 16 comes into contact with the periphery of the opening 51 to seal the cleaning tank 50. The lid 15 is attached to the housing 10 via a parallel link mechanism 17 or the like so that it can move up and down relative to the housing 10. The lid 15 moves downward to close the opening 51 when the cleaning tank 50 is housed in the housing 10, and moves upward so as not to interfere with the cleaning tank 50 when the cleaning tank 50 is pulled out.

[0016] A required amount of cleaning water, such as tap water, is supplied to the inside of cleaning tank 50 from a branch water faucet in the system kitchen or the like via a water supply path (not shown) that includes a water supply hose, a water supply pump, a water supply valve, etc. The cleaning water supplied to cleaning tank 50 circulates within cleaning tank 50 via cleaning pump 43 and cleaning nozzle 45.

[0017] The cleaning pump 43 is a pump that sends cleaning water accumulated at the bottom of the cleaning tank 50 to the cleaning nozzle 45. The cleaning pump 43 is provided below the outside of the cleaning tank 50. The cleaning nozzle 45 is provided inside the cleaning tank 50, below the cleaning basket 30, and is located near the center of the cleaning tank 50 in a plan view. The cleaning nozzle 45 has multiple nozzles 46 that spray cleaning water. The nozzles 46 open upward. The cleaning nozzle 45 is configured to be rotatable about an axis in the vertical direction due to the power of a motor or the recoil when the cleaning water is sprayed. The cleaning nozzle 45 rotates while spraying cleaning water upward from the nozzles 46, thereby cleaning the objects placed in the cleaning basket 30. A heater 47 is also provided inside the cleaning tank 50. The heater 47 heats the cleaning water accumulated at the bottom of the cleaning tank 50, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the objects.

[0018] Dishwasher 1 is provided with a drain path (not shown) that drains wash water from wash tub 50. The drain path is made up of a drain pump and a drain hose connected to a kitchen drain pipe or the like. When dishwasher 1 has finished washing and rinsing the objects to be washed, the drain pump is driven and the wash water is drained to the outside via the drain hose. At the start of operation, dishwasher 1 also drives the drain pump before supplying wash water from the water supply path to drain residual water from wash tub 50 from the previous operation. In this embodiment, detergent holding container 60 is provided inside wash tub 50, which holds detergent inside when draining residual water from wash tub 50 and supplies detergent to wash tub 50 by spraying wash water from wash nozzle 45.

[0019] [1-1-2. Cleaning basket configuration] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cleaning basket 30 according to the first embodiment. The cleaning basket 30 is a basket made of resin. The cleaning basket 30 has a substantially rectangular frame 31 having sides parallel to the front-rear direction and sides parallel to the left-right direction. The frame 31 forms the outer surface of the cleaning basket 30 in the horizontal direction. The cleaning basket 30 and the frame 31 are formed with the longitudinal direction being the front-rear direction and the lateral direction being the left-right direction.

[0020] The cleaning basket 30 has a small item holder 33. The small item holder 33 is a box-shaped basket with an open top. The small item holder 33 holds so-called cutlery such as chopsticks, forks, spoons, etc. in an upright position.

[0021] The cleaning basket 30 has a plurality of dish support mechanisms 35, 37. The dish support mechanisms 35, 37 mainly support roughly disk-shaped objects such as dishes. The cleaning basket 30 also has a nozzle guard 39. The nozzle guard 39 is formed at a position overlapping the center of rotation of the cleaning nozzle 45 in a plan view.

[0022] The washing basket 30 has a dish support mechanism 70. The dish support mechanism 70 is a mechanism that mainly supports roughly hemispherical items to be washed, such as bowls and rice bowls. The dish support mechanism 70 is formed in the left half of the washing basket 30. The entire dish support mechanism 70 is located to the left of the center of the washing tub 50 in a plan view. The dish support mechanism 70 is also provided to the left of the nozzle guard 39. The dish support mechanism 70 is formed in an area that covers roughly the entire washing basket 30 in the front-to-back direction.

[0023] Fig. 3 is a plan view of the cleaning basket 30. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in Fig. 3. The dish support mechanism 70 has a dish support row 71. The dish support row 71 is a linear structure extending in the front-to-rear direction. In this embodiment, the dish support mechanism 70 has three dish support rows 71 arranged at equal intervals in the left-to-right direction. The left-to-right direction corresponds to an example of the "direction perpendicular to the first direction" in this embodiment.

[0024] The dish support row 71 has multiple dish support portions 72 arranged in the front-to-rear direction. In other words, each dish support portion 72 in the dish support row 71 is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the washing basket 30. The dish support portions 72 are curved along a convex shape facing leftward in the dish support row 71. In other words, the dish support portions 72 are curved along a convex shape facing a horizontal direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the dish support row 71. Furthermore, each dish support portion 72 is curved along a convex shape facing the same direction. Specifically, the convex shape of each dish support portion 72 is convex in a direction away from the rotation center of the washing nozzle 45, i.e., toward the opposite side of the nozzle guard 39. Therefore, the dish support portions 72, such as bowls and rice bowls, are placed in the dish support mechanism 70 with their inner surfaces facing the rotation center of the washing nozzle 45. In this embodiment, each dish support portion 72 is curved along a semicircular shape. As described above, the dish support mechanism 70 supports a roughly hemispherical object to be washed, such as a bowl or a rice bowl. That is, each dish support portion 72 is curved to follow a shape that mimics the cross-sectional or contour shape of the object to be washed supported by the dish support mechanism 70. The semicircular shape corresponds to an example of a "convex shape" in this disclosure. Note that the convex shape is not limited to a semicircular shape and may be any shape, such as a U-shape.

[0025] In this embodiment, five dish support portions 72 are formed in each dish support row 71, lined up in the front-to-back direction. In this embodiment, each dish support portion 72 is curved and connected seamlessly along a semicircular shape. The front-to-back direction corresponds to an example of the "first direction" in this embodiment.

[0026] The dish support row 71 is formed with the dish support portions 72, which are comprised of a main dish support portion 72a and an auxiliary dish support portion 72b. The dimension L1 in the front-rear direction of the main dish support portion 72a is greater than the dimension L2 in the front-rear direction of the auxiliary dish support portion 72b (see FIG. 4). Specifically, the main dish support portion 72a is curved along a semicircular shape with a larger radius than the semicircular shape along which the auxiliary dish support portion 72b follows. Each main dish support portion 72a is formed with a rectangular protrusion 72a1 extending outward from the center of the semicircular arc and generally horizontally, perpendicular to the extension direction of the dish support row 71 (see FIG. 6). In other words, the protrusion 72a1 protrudes from the main dish support portion 72a in the direction of the convex shape along which the main dish support portion 72a follows, i.e., the protruding semicircular shape. The protrusions 72a1 prevent the inner surface of the bowl, rice bowl, or other item supported by each main dish support portion 72a from coming into too close contact with the main dish support portion 72a, making it easier for washing water to flow over the entire inner surface of the item. Furthermore, the rectangular protrusions 72a1 resemble the base (the so-called foot) of a bowl, rice bowl, or other item, making it easy for users to understand that bowls, rice bowls, or other items are suitable for placing on the main dish support portion 72a. In this embodiment, each dish support row 71 is provided with three main dish support portions 72a and two side dish support portions 72b. Furthermore, in each dish support row 71, the main dish support portions 72a and side dish support portions 72b are arranged alternately in the front-to-back direction.

[0027] Connection portions 73 are formed in the tableware support row 71. The connection portions 73 connect the tableware support portions 72 arranged in the front-to-rear direction. In this embodiment, the connection portions 73 are formed in a linear shape extending along the front-to-rear direction.

[0028] As shown in Figure 5, each dish support portion 72 is inclined upward toward the direction in which the convex shape along which the dish support portion 72 extends. In other words, each dish support portion 72 is inclined in a direction in which the tip of the convex shape along which the dish support portion 72 extends is positioned upward. The connecting portion 73 is inclined in the same direction as the dish support portion 72. That is, in this embodiment, each dish support portion 72 and the connecting portion 73 are inclined upward toward the opposite side of the nozzle guard 39. As will be described later, since items to be washed, such as bowls and soup bowls, are set so that the rims of the items to be washed are recessed below each dish support portion 72, the inclination of the dish support portion 72 allows for a larger opening for setting the items to be washed.

[0029] The dish support mechanism 70 has multiple axial portions 75. The axial portions 75 are linear structures. The axial portions 75 are located below the dish support row 71. The axial portions 75 extend from the left side of the frame portion 31 toward the right. In other words, the axial portions 75 extend horizontally, perpendicular to the direction in which the dish support row 71 extends. The axial portions 75 are arranged in a line in the front-to-rear direction. In this embodiment, six axial portions 75 are arranged in the front-to-rear direction at approximately the same positions as both ends of the main dish support portion 72a.

[0030] In this embodiment, each axial portion 75 is connected to a linear second axial portion 76 that extends in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, a generally cylindrical projection 76a that projects upward is formed at the connection between each axial portion 75 and the second axial portion 76.

[0031] Each axial portion 75 has a support pin 77 formed thereon that protrudes upward. The support pin 77 is a substantially cylindrical structure. The support pin 77 vertically connects each axial portion 75 to each dish support row 71. Specifically, the support pin 77 extends upward from a portion of the axial portion 75 that overlaps with the dish support row 71 in a plan view. The support pin 77 is also connected to the main dish support portion 72a and the connection portion 73 of the dish support row 71. Furthermore, the support pin 77 protrudes above the top surface of the dish support row 71.

[0032] [1-2. Operation] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the dish support mechanism 70 in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 shows a first dish B1, a second dish B2, and a third dish B3, each of which has a substantially hemispherical shape, as the objects to be washed supported by the dish support mechanism 70. Each of the dishes B1 to B3 has a circular rim. The diameter of the rim of the second dish B2 is larger than the diameter of the rim of the first dish B1. The diameter of the rim of the third dish B3 is larger than the diameter of the rim of the second dish B2. The first dish B1 and the second dish B2 correspond to an example of "dishware" in the present disclosure. The third dish B3 corresponds to an example of "large dish" in the present disclosure.

[0033] As shown in Figure 6, the second dish B2 is supported by the dish support mechanism 70 while being hooked onto the main dish support part 72a located inside the second dish B2. Specifically, the second dish B2 is set sideways with the rim facing rightward, and the lower part of the rim is set so that it fits under one of the main dish support parts 72a from the left side. This results in the main dish support part 72a being inserted into the second dish B2 from the right side.

[0034] The first dish B1 is supported by the dish support mechanism 70 while being hooked onto the auxiliary dish support part 72b located inside the first dish B1. Specifically, the first dish B1 is set sideways with the rim facing rightward, and the lower part of the rim is set so that it fits under one of the auxiliary dish support parts 72b from the left side. This results in the auxiliary dish support part 72b being inserted into the first dish B1 from the right side.

[0035] Each of the dishes B1 and B2 is supported from below by a pair of axial portions 75 of the dish support mechanism 70. Specifically, the pair of axial portions 75 support the rims of each of the dishes B1 and B2 from below. The two connecting portions 73 or two support pins 77 located on the right side of each of the dishes B1 and B2 contact the rims of each of the dishes B1 and B2, thereby preventing each of the dishes B1 and B2 from tipping to the right. The two connecting portions 73 or two support pins 77 located on the left side of each of the dishes B1 and B2 contact the outer surfaces of each of the dishes B1 and B2, thereby preventing each of the dishes B1 and B2 from tipping to the left. This allows each of the dishes B1 and B2 to be stably supported by the dish support mechanism 70 with the rims facing rightward.

[0036] As described above, the entire dish support mechanism 70 is positioned to the left of the center of the washing tub 50 in a plan view, so that the dishes B1 and B2 are positioned with their openings facing the center of the washing tub 50. This allows the washing water sprayed from the washing nozzle 45 to easily penetrate inside the dishes B1 and B2.

[0037] As described above, the dish support portion 72 is semicircular in shape, imitating the cross-sectional or contour shape of the roughly hemispherical dishes including the first dish B1 and the second dish B2. This makes it easy for the user of the dishwasher 1 to intuitively understand the orientation and posture of each dish B1, B2 when placing them on the dish support portion 72.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 6, the third dish B3 is supported by the dish support mechanism 70, with the third dish B3 positioned inside the third dish B3 and hooked onto the adjacent main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b. Specifically, the third dish B3 is set sideways with its rim facing rightward, with the lower portion of the rim recessed from the left side beneath the adjacent main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b. As a result, the adjacent main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b are inserted into the third dish B3 from the right side. The third dish B3 is supported from below by the connecting portion 73, axial portion 75, and support pin 77 of the dish support mechanism 70. As described above, the entire dish support mechanism 70 is positioned to the left of the center of the washing tub 50 in a plan view, so the large dish B3 is positioned with its opening facing the center of the washing tub 50. Therefore, the washing water sprayed from the washing nozzle 45 is easily drawn into the inside of the large tableware B3.

[0039] As described above, in this embodiment, the auxiliary dish support portion 72b is curved along a semicircular shape with a smaller radius than the main dish support portion 72a. Therefore, compared to when all dish support portions 72b are main dish support portions 72a, for example, when the third dish B3 is placed so that it overlaps two adjacent dish support portions 72, the rim of the third dish B3 is less likely to come into contact with the dish support portions 72. This makes it easier to place the third dish B3, which is larger than the first dish B1, second dish B2, etc.

[0040] [1-3. Effects, etc.] As described above, in this embodiment, the dishwasher 1 comprises a washing basket 30 placed in the washing tub 50, the washing basket 30 is provided with a dish support mechanism 70, and the dish support mechanism 70 forms a dish support row 71 in which a plurality of dish support portions 72 are arranged in the front-to-back direction, and the dish support row 71 includes a main dish support portion 72a and a side dish support portion 72b as the dish support portions 72, and the dish support mechanism 70 can support dishes B1 and B2 when the main dish support portion 72a or the side dish support portion 72b is inserted inside the dishes B1 and B2, and the dish support mechanism 70 can support a third dish B3 which is larger in dimension than dishes B1 and B2 when both the adjacent main dish support portion 72a and the side dish support portion 72b are inserted inside the third dish B3. This makes it possible to select whether to insert the adjacent main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b into separate dishes B1 and B2 to have the dish support mechanism 70 support a total of two dishes B1 and B2, or to insert both into the same third dish B3 to have the dish support mechanism 70 support one large dish. This makes it easy to set dishes B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0041] As in this embodiment, the tableware support row 71 may be configured to have a plurality of main tableware support portions 72a and a plurality of side tableware support portions 72b. As a result, even when the adjacent main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b are inserted to support one third dish B3, the remaining dish support portions 72 in the dish support row 71 can be inserted to allow the dish support mechanism 70 to support each of the dishes B1 to B3. This makes it easy to set dishes B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0042] As in this embodiment, in the tableware support row 71, the main tableware support portions 72a and the sub-tableware support portions 72b may be arranged alternately in the front-to-rear direction. This allows the main dish support portion 72a and the sub-dish support portion 72b to be positioned as close together as possible, making it easier to place the third dish B3, and therefore making it easier to set dishes B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0043] As in this embodiment, the dish support mechanism 70 has an axial portion 75 located between the dish support portions 72 in the front-to-back direction and contacting each of the dishes B1 to B3 from below, and the dish support row 71 has a connecting portion 73 extending horizontally along the front-to-back direction and connecting adjacent dish support portions 72, and the connecting portion 73 is located above and spaced apart from the axial portion 75. This prevents the tableware B1 to B3 from tipping over when the connecting portion 73 comes into contact with the rim of each tableware B1 to B3 that is placed over the tableware support portion 72. This makes it easy to set tableware B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0044] As in this embodiment, the tableware support mechanism 70 may be configured to have a support pin 77 formed thereon that is connected to the connection portion 73 and extends above the tableware support row 71. This effectively prevents the tableware B1 to B3 from tipping over when the support pins 77 come into contact with the rims of the tableware B1 to B3 that are placed over the tableware support portion 72. This makes it easy to set tableware B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0045] As in this embodiment, the tableware support mechanism 70 may be configured such that a plurality of tableware support rows 71 are arranged in a left-right direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction. This increases the number of each of the tableware B1 to B3 that can be set on the tableware support mechanism 70. This makes it easier to set tableware B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0046] As in this embodiment, the main dish support portion 72a and the sub-dish support portion 72b may be configured to have different dimensions in the front-to-rear direction. This makes it easier to set the third dish B3 because the rim of the third dish B3 is less likely to come into contact with the adjacent main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b. Also, different sized dishes B1 and B2 can be set on the main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b. This makes it easier to set dishes B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0047] As in this embodiment, all of the dish support portions 72 provided in the dish support mechanism 70 may be configured to be curved along convex shapes facing in the same direction. This allows all adjacent main dish support parts 72a and sub-dish support parts 72b to face the same direction, making it easier to set the third dish B3, and therefore making it easier to set dishes B1 to B3 of various sizes. In particular, in this embodiment, all of the dish support portions 72 are curved along a convex shape facing away from the center of the washing tub 50. Therefore, the dishes B1 to B3 set on each dish support portion 72 are more likely to open toward the center of the washing tub 50, making it easier for the washing water to reach the inside of the dishes B1 to B3.

[0048] As in this embodiment, the dish support portion 72 may be configured to be curved along an arc, and the sub-dish support portion 72b may be configured to be curved along an arc with a smaller radius than the main dish support portion 72a. This reduces the likelihood that the rim of the third dish B3 will come into contact with the adjacent main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b, making it easier to set the third dish B3. It also makes it easier for the user of the dishwasher 1 to intuitively understand the orientation and position of the dishes B1 and B2 when setting them on each dish support portion 72. Furthermore, dishes B1 and B2 of different sizes can be set on the main dish support portion 72a and sub-dish support portion 72b. This makes it easier to set dishes B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0049] As in this embodiment, the tableware support portion 72 may be configured to be curved without any breaks. This makes it easier to ensure the strength of the dish support parts 72. Furthermore, the user of the dishwasher 1 can intuitively understand the orientation and posture of the dishes B1, B2 when placing them on each dish support part 72. This makes it easier to place dishes B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0050] As in this embodiment, the tableware support portion 72 may be configured to be inclined in a direction in which the tip of the convex shape is positioned upward. This makes it easier to hook the dishes B1, B2 and large dish B3 onto the dish support portion 72. This makes it easier to set dishes B1 to B3 of various sizes.

[0051] (Other embodiments) As described above, the first embodiment has been described as an example of the technology disclosed in the present application. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to this, and can be applied to embodiments in which modifications, substitutions, additions, omissions, etc. are made. Furthermore, it is also possible to combine the components described in the first embodiment above to create new embodiments. Therefore, other embodiments will be exemplified below.

[0052] In the first embodiment, a curved, continuous dish support portion 72 has been described as an example of the dish support portion 72, but this is merely an example. Fig. 7 is a plan view of a dish support mechanism 70 according to another embodiment. In the other embodiment shown in Fig. 7, unlike the first embodiment, each dish support portion 72 is curved and includes a slit 172. The washing basket 30 according to the other embodiment is lighter than the washing basket 30 according to the first embodiment due to the formation of the slit 172.

[0053] That is, as in the other embodiments, the dish support portion 72 may be configured to be curved and include a slit 172 . This makes it easier to reduce the weight of the cleaning basket 30, making the cleaning basket 30 easier to handle.

[0054] In the first embodiment, each dish support row 71 is described as having three main dish support portions 72a and two sub dish support portions 72b arranged alternately in the front-to-back direction, but this is merely an example. Each dish support row 71 may be provided with at least one pair of adjacent main dish support portions 72a and sub dish support portions 72b. Furthermore, the main dish support portions 72a and sub dish support portions 72b in each dish support portion 72 do not have to be arranged alternately. However, by arranging the main dish support portions 72a and sub dish support portions 72b alternately in each dish support row 71 as in the first embodiment, all of the main dish support portions 72a are adjacent to the sub dish support portions 72b, making it easier to set the third dish B3.

[0055] In the first embodiment, the dish support mechanism 70 is described as having three dish support rows 71 arranged in the left-right direction, but this is just an example. The dish support mechanism 70 may have one or more dish support rows 71.

[0056] In the first embodiment, the dishwasher 1 is described as a built-in drawer dishwasher, but this is just one example. The dishwasher 1 may be a front-opening dishwasher. The dishwasher 1 may also be installable on a table.

[0057] In the first embodiment, each dish support portion 72 in each dish support row 71 is described as being formed at the same height, but this is merely an example. The heights of the multiple dish support portions 72 provided in the dish support row 71 may differ from one another. For example, a specific dish support portion 72 provided in the dish support row 71 may be provided at a position one step higher than the other dish support portions 72 provided in that dish support row 71. In this case, the connecting portions 73 connected to both ends of the specific dish support portion 72 may be configured to be provided at a position one step higher than the specific dish support portion 72, the other dish support portions 72, and the other connecting portions 73. In this way, providing the dish support portions 72 and connecting portions 73 one step higher makes it easier to support deeper bowls, etc., and makes it easier to set dishes of various sizes.

[0058] It should be noted that the above-described embodiments are intended to illustrate the technology of the present disclosure, and various modifications, substitutions, additions, omissions, etc. may be made within the scope of the claims or their equivalents.

[0059] (Addendum) The above description of the embodiments discloses the following techniques.

[0060] (Technology 1) A dishwasher comprising a washing basket placed in a washing tub, the washing basket being provided with a dish support mechanism, the dish support mechanism forming a dish support row in which a plurality of dish support parts are lined up along a first direction, the dish support row including a main dish support part and an auxiliary dish support part as the dish support parts, the dish support mechanism being capable of supporting the dish when the main dish support part or the auxiliary dish support part is inserted inside the dish, and the dish support mechanism being capable of supporting a large dish larger in size than the dish when both the main dish support part and the auxiliary dish support part are inserted inside the large dish. This allows the adjacent main dish support part and sub-dish support part to be inserted into separate dishes to allow the dish support mechanism to support two dishes, or to be inserted into the same large dish to allow the dish support mechanism to support one large dish, making it easier to set dishes of various sizes.

[0061] (Technical 2) The dishwasher according to Technical 1, wherein the dish support row is provided with a plurality of the main dish support sections and a plurality of the side dish support sections. This allows the tableware support mechanism to support dishes or large dishes by inserting the adjacent main dish support section and sub-dish support section to support one large dish, and by inserting the remaining dish support sections in the dish support row, this makes it easy to set dishes or large dishes of various sizes.

[0062] (Technical Aspect 3) In the dishwasher according to Technical Aspect 1 or 2, in the dish support row, the main dish support portions and the sub-dish support portions are arranged alternately in the first direction. This allows the main dish support section and the side dish support section to be positioned as close together as possible, making it easier to place large tableware and tableware of various sizes.

[0063] (Technology 4) A dishwasher described in any one of technologies 1 to 3, wherein the dish support mechanism has an axial portion located between the dish support portions in the first direction and contacting the dish from below, and the dish support row has a connecting portion extending horizontally along the first direction and connecting adjacent dish support portions, and the connecting portion is located above and spaced apart from the axial portion. This prevents the tableware or large tableware from tipping over when the connecting part comes into contact with the rim of the tableware or large tableware placed over the tableware support part, making it easier to set tableware of various sizes.

[0064] (Technology 5) The dishwasher according to Technology 4, wherein a support pin is formed that is connected to the connection portion and extends above the dish support row. This effectively prevents the tableware or large tableware from tipping over when the support pin comes into contact with the rim of the tableware or large tableware placed over the tableware support section, making it easier to set tableware of various sizes.

[0065] (Technical 6) The dishwasher according to any one of Technical 1 to Technical 5, wherein the dish support mechanism has a plurality of dish support rows arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. This increases the number of dishes or large dishes that can be set on the dish support mechanism, making it easier to set dishes of various sizes.

[0066] (Technology 7) A dishwasher according to any one of Technologies 1 to 5, wherein the main dish support portion and the sub-dish support portion have different dimensions in the first direction. This makes it easier to set large tableware because the rim of the large tableware is less likely to come into contact with the adjacent main and sub-tableware support sections. Also, tableware of different sizes can be set on the main and sub-tableware support sections. This makes it easier to set tableware of various sizes.

[0067] (Technology 8) A dishwasher according to any one of Technologies 1 to 7, wherein all of the dish support parts provided in the dish support mechanism are curved along convex shapes facing in the same direction. This allows all adjacent main dish support parts and side dish support parts to face the same direction, making it easier to set large tableware and tableware of various sizes.

[0068] (Technology 9) A dishwasher according to Technology 8, wherein the dish support portion is curved along an arc shape, and the auxiliary dish support portion is curved along an arc shape with a smaller radius than the main dish support portion. This reduces the likelihood of the rim of a large dish coming into contact with adjacent main dish support sections and side dish support sections, making it easier to load large dishes. It also makes it easier for dishwasher users to intuitively understand the orientation and posture of dishes when loading them onto each dish support section. Furthermore, dishes of different sizes can be loaded onto the main dish support sections and side dish support sections. This makes it easier to load dishes of various sizes.

[0069] (Technology 10) A dishwasher according to Technology 8 or 9, wherein the dish support portion is curved and connected without any breaks. This makes it easier to ensure the strength of the dish support parts. It also makes it easier for dishwasher users to intuitively understand the orientation and position of dishes when placing them on each dish support part, making it easier to place dishes of various sizes.

[0070] (Technology 11) The dishwasher according to Technology 8 or 9, wherein the dish support portion is inclined in a direction in which the tip side of the convex shape is positioned upward. This makes it easier to hook dishes and large dishes onto the dish support section, making it easier to set dishes of various sizes.

[0071] (Technology 12) A dishwasher according to Technology 8, 9 or 11, wherein the dish support portion is curved and includes a slit. This makes it easier to reduce the weight of the cleaning basket, which makes it easier to handle. [Industrial Applicability]

[0072] The present disclosure is applicable to (title of invention). Specifically, the present disclosure is applicable to (application example), etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 1 dishwasher 10. Cabinet 11 Door body 13 The Second Rail 15 Lid 16 Lid side contact part 17 Parallel link mechanism 30 Washing basket 31 Frame 33 Accessory case 35 Dish support mechanism 37 Dish support mechanism 39 Nozzle guard 41 First Rail 43 Cleaning pump 45 Cleaning nozzle 46 Nozzle 47 Heater 50 Cleaning tank 51 Aperture 60 Detergent holding container 70 Dish support mechanism 71 Tableware Support Row 72 Dish support part 72a Main tableware support part 72a1 protrusion 72b Side dish support part 73 Connection 75 Axis line section 76 2nd axis section 76a protrusion 77 Support pin 172 Break B1 1st tableware (tableware) B2 Second tableware (tableware) B3 Third tableware (large tableware)

Claims

1. a cleaning basket disposed in the cleaning tank; The washing basket is provided with a dish support mechanism, The dish support mechanism has a dish support row in which a plurality of dish support portions are arranged along a first direction, The tableware support row includes a main tableware support section and a side tableware support section as the tableware support sections, The dish support mechanism can support the dish with the main dish support part or the sub-dish support part inserted inside the dish, The dish support mechanism is capable of supporting a large dish larger than the dish with the adjacent main dish support portion and the side dish support portion both inserted inside the large dish. dishwasher.

2. The tableware support row is provided with a plurality of the main tableware support portions and a plurality of the side tableware support portions.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1.

3. In the tableware support row, the main tableware support portions and the sub-tableware support portions are arranged alternately in the first direction.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1.

4. The dish support mechanism has an axis portion that is located between the dish support portions in the first direction and that contacts the dish from below, The tableware support row is formed with connecting portions that extend horizontally along the first direction and connect adjacent tableware support portions, The connection portion is provided above and spaced apart from the axis portion.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1.

5. A support pin is formed which is connected to the connection portion and extends above the tableware support row.

5. The dishwasher of claim 4.

6. The dish support mechanism includes a plurality of dish support rows arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1.

7. The main dish support portion and the sub dish support portion have different dimensions in the first direction.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1.

8. All of the dish support parts provided in the dish support mechanism are curved along convex shapes facing in the same direction.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1.

9. The dish support portion is curved along an arc shape, The auxiliary dish support portion is formed along an arc shape having a smaller radius than the main dish support portion.

9. The dishwasher of claim 8.

10. The dish support portion is curved and connected seamlessly.

9. The dishwasher of claim 8.

11. The dish support portion is inclined in a direction in which the tip side of the convex shape is positioned upward.

9. The dishwasher of claim 8.

12. The dish support portion is curved and includes a slit.

9. The dishwasher of claim 8.

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