Dishwasher and holder

Abstract

Clean small or light items properly using a dishwasher. [Solution] The support body includes a plurality of sole bones, a front upper support, a rear support, and a front lower support. The plurality of sole bones are arranged in a second direction. Each sole bone extends in a first direction that is perpendicular to the second direction. The front upper support is located on one side (first side) of the sole bones in a third direction that is perpendicular to both the first and second directions. The rear support is located on one side (first side) of the sole bones in a third direction. The rear support is located on one side (second side) of the front upper support in a first direction. The front lower support is located between the sole bones and the front upper support in a third direction. The front lower support is located between the front upper support and the rear support in a first direction. The front upper support extends in a second direction or multiple support members are arranged in the second direction. The rear support extends in a second direction or multiple support members are arranged in the second direction. The front lower support portion extends in a second direction or multiple support portions are arranged in the second direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a dishwashing machine and a holder.

Background Art

[0002] As disclosed in Patent Document 1 (JP2017-526393A), a dishwashing machine is known. The dishwashing machine washes an object to be washed by spraying a cleaning liquid toward the object to be washed such as dishes and cutlery. The dishwashing machine can save the user's labor involved in washing and save the user's time required for washing. These days, the dishwashing machine is widely spread not only for commercial use in restaurants and the like but also in ordinary households.

[0003] However, conventional dishwashing machines are not suitable for washing small and / or light objects to be washed. For example, dishes and cutlery for infants are small and light. Conventional dishwashing machines are not suitable for washing dishes and cutlery for infants.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to appropriately wash small and / or light objects to be washed with a dishwashing machine.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] [[ID=4G]]One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to the following <1> to <18>.

[0007] <1>[[]END]] A housing, A holding part that holds an object to be washed and can be arranged in the housing, The housing comprises a nozzle arranged within the housing, The aforementioned retaining part is A plurality of base bones arranged in a second direction, wherein each base bone extends in a first direction non-parallel to the second direction, A front upper support portion is located on one side of the sole bone portion in a third direction that is non-parallel to both the first and second directions, A rear support portion located on one side in the third direction from the base bone portion and on one side in the first direction from the front upper support portion, It includes a front lower support portion located between the sole bone portion and the front upper support portion in the third direction, and located between the front upper support portion and the rear support portion in the first direction, The aforementioned front upper support portion extends in the second direction or is arranged in multiples in the second direction. The rear support portion extends in the second direction or is arranged in multiples in the second direction. The aforementioned front lower support portion extends in the second direction or is arranged in multiples in the second direction, in a dishwasher.

[0008] <2> Multiple rear support portions are arranged in the second direction, The edge of each rear support portion on one side in the third direction is located on the one side in the third direction as it moves toward the one side in the first direction. <1> The dishwasher described above.

[0009] <3> The edge on one side of each rear support portion in the third direction includes a bulge. <2> The dishwasher described above.

[0010] <4> The aforementioned rear support portion is plate-shaped. <1> ~ <3> A dishwasher as described in any one of the items.

[0011] <5> The aforementioned front upper support portion extends linearly in the second direction, Multiple front lower support portions are arranged in the second direction, Each front lower support portion is inclined with respect to the third direction and linearly extends such that it is located on one side in the first direction as it goes toward the other side in the third direction, the dishwasher according to any one of <1> to <4>.

[0012] <6> The holding portion includes a second rear support portion located on the one side in the third direction from the bottom bone portion. The second rear support portion is located between the front lower support portion and the rear support portion in the first direction, the dishwasher according to any one of <1> to <5>.

[0013] <7> The rear support portion extends to the one side in the third direction from the second rear support portion, the dishwasher according to <6>.

[0014] <8> [[ID=二十]]A holder that can hold a washing object and be arranged in the housing of a dishwasher, a first frame, a second frame connected to the first frame so as to be relatively rotatable with respect to the first frame, and the first frame and the second frame can open and close the accommodation space for the washing object formed between the first frame and the second frame by relatively rotating, the first frame and the second frame can stand independently such that the rotation axis of the relative rotation is along the vertical direction in both the state where the accommodation space is closed and the state where it is open, the holder.

[0015] <9> In the state where the accommodation space is closed, the dimension of the holder along the third direction, which is the vertical direction, is larger than the dimension of the holder along the first direction orthogonal to the third direction, the first frame and the second frame face each other in the first direction, the holder according to <8>.

[0016] <10> The range within which the first frame and the second frame can rotate relative to each other is greater than 90°, and the holder according to <8> or <9>.

[0017] <11> The first frame includes a lower accommodating portion and an upper accommodating portion for accommodating the object to be cleaned. The lower accommodating portion and the upper accommodating portion overlap in a third direction that is in the vertical direction when the first frame is in a self - standing state, and the holder according to any one of <8> to <10>.

[0018] <12> The second frame includes a second frame main body connected to the first frame and a lid body connected to the second frame main body so as to be relatively rotatable with respect to the second frame main body. The second frame includes a main accommodating portion and an auxiliary accommodating portion formed between the second frame main body and the lid body. The lid body can open and close the auxiliary accommodating portion by rotating relative to the second frame main body in a state where the main accommodating portion between the first frame and the second frame main body is closed, and the holder according to any one of <8> to <11>.

[0019] <13> A plurality of bottom bone portions arranged in a second direction, each bottom bone portion extending in a first direction that is non - parallel to the second direction, and the plurality of bottom bone portions. An upper front support portion located on one side in a third direction that is non - parallel to both the first direction and the second direction with respect to the bottom bone portion. A rear support portion located on the one side in the third direction with respect to the bottom bone portion and on the one side in the first direction with respect to the upper front support portion. An upper front support portion, a lower front support portion located between the bottom bone portion and the upper front support portion in the third direction and located between the upper front support portion and the rear support portion in the second direction, are provided. The upper front support portion extends in the second direction or a plurality of them are arranged in the second direction. The rear support portion extends in the second direction, or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction. The aforementioned front lower support portion extends in the second direction, or a plurality of portions are arranged in the second direction. <8> ~ <12> A holder as described in any one of the items.

[0020] <14> The first frame includes the base bone portion, the front upper support portion, the rear support portion, and the front lower support portion, The first frame, when the housing space is closed, faces the second frame in the first direction and is located on the other side of the second frame in the first direction. <13> The holder described above.

[0021] <15> A holder that can hold the object to be washed and be placed inside the casing of a dishwasher, A plurality of base bones arranged in a second direction, wherein each base bone extends in a first direction non-parallel to the second direction, A front upper support portion is located on one side of the sole bone portion in a third direction that is non-parallel to both the first and second directions, A rear support portion located on one side in the third direction from the base bone portion and on one side in the first direction from the front upper support portion, The structure comprises a front lower support portion located between the sole bone portion and the front upper support portion in the third direction, and between the front upper support portion and the rear support portion in the second direction, The aforementioned front upper support portion extends in the second direction, or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction. The rear support portion extends in the second direction, or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction. The aforementioned front lower support portion is a holder that extends in the second direction or is arranged in multiple locations in the second direction.

[0022] <16> A holder that can hold the object to be washed and be placed inside the casing of a dishwasher, It comprises a lower storage section and an upper storage section for accommodating the object to be washed, The lower housing section and the upper housing section overlap in a third direction which is vertical when the holder is in a self-supporting state. A retainer in which the dimensions of the retainer along the third direction are greater than the dimensions of the retainer along the first direction perpendicular to the third direction.

[0023] <17> In its self-supporting state, the storage space for accommodating the object to be cleaned is further provided with a top frame portion that faces the storage space from above in the vertical direction. The aforementioned top frame portion includes a plurality of bone portions arranged at intervals, <8> ~ <16> A holder as described in any one of the items.

[0024] <18> <8> ~ <16> A holder as described in any one of the items, The aforementioned housing and, A dishwasher comprising a nozzle arranged inside the aforementioned housing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0025] According to the present invention, small and / or light items to be washed can be properly cleaned using a dishwasher. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0026] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating one embodiment, and is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing an example of a dishwasher. [Figure 2A] Figure 2A is a perspective view showing an example of a retainer that may be applied to the dishwasher shown in Figure 1. [Figure 2B] Figure 2B is a perspective view showing the holder shown in Figure 2A. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the retainer shown in Figure 2A. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a front view showing the holder shown in Figure 2A in an open state. [Figure 5A] Figure 5A is a perspective view showing the first frame included in the holder shown in Figure 2A. [Figure 5B]Figure 5B is a perspective view showing the first partition material included in the first frame shown in Figure 5A. [Figure 5C] Figure 5C is a perspective view showing the racks included in the first frame shown in Figure 5A. [Figure 6A] Figure 6A is a perspective view showing a portion of the second frame included in the holder shown in Figure 2A. [Figure 6B] Figure 6B is a perspective view showing the lid included in the second frame shown in Figure 6A. [Figure 6C] Figure 6C is a perspective view showing the second partition material included in the second frame shown in Figure 6A. [Figure 7A] Figure 7A is a diagram illustrating the function of the retainer, and is a cross-sectional view showing the longitudinal section of the first frame shown in Figure 5A. [Figure 7B] Figure 7A is a diagram illustrating the function of the retainer, and is a cross-sectional view showing the longitudinal section of the first frame shown in Figure 5A. [Figure 8A] Figure 8A is a diagram illustrating the function of the retainer, and is a cross-sectional view showing the longitudinal section of the second frame shown in Figure 6A. [Figure 8B] Figure 8B is a diagram illustrating the function of the retainer, and is a cross-sectional view showing the longitudinal section of the second frame shown in Figure 6A. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0027] This embodiment will be described below with reference to the specific examples and modified versions shown in Figures 1 to 8B. Some components included in the dishwasher and holder are shown in some of the drawings, but omitted in others.

[0028] The dishwasher 10 cleans dishes, cutlery, and other items to be cleaned by spraying a cleaning solution onto them. The dishwasher 10 reduces the effort required by the user during cleaning and saves the user time spent on cleaning. The dishwasher 10 according to this embodiment includes a housing 20, a holding unit 28, and a nozzle 24. The nozzle 24 sprays the cleaning solution onto the items to be cleaned. The holding unit 28 is located inside the housing 20. The holding unit 28 holds the items to be cleaned. In the example described later, the holding unit 28 includes a holder 30.

[0029] Conventional dishwashers are not suitable for washing small and / or light items. For example, baby dishes and cutlery are small and light. Conventional dishwashers are not suitable for washing baby dishes and cutlery.

[0030] Lightly washed items can have their orientation changed by the spraying of cleaning solution inside the dishwasher. In dishwashers, the cleaning solution is usually sprayed from below. If the orientation of the items being washed is inappropriate inside the dishwasher, dirt cannot be sufficiently removed from them. If the orientation of the items being washed is inappropriate inside the dishwasher, the cleaning solution will remain on the items along with the dirt. As a result, conventional dishwashers have had the problem of not being able to adequately clean lightly washed items.

[0031] Furthermore, when small items are placed inside a dishwasher, a large dead space is created at the top of the machine. In other words, conventional dishwashers have the problem of not being able to efficiently wash small items.

[0032] The dishwasher 10 and holder 30 according to this embodiment are designed to properly wash small and / or light items. The dishwasher 10 and holder 30 according to this embodiment make it possible to properly wash infant dishes, cutlery, etc., using the dishwasher 10. The dishwasher 10 and holder 30 according to this embodiment solve problems such as the inability to adequately wash light items and the inability to efficiently wash small items.

[0033] The dishwasher 10 and the holder 30 will be described in order below.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, the dishwasher 10 includes a housing 20, a holding unit 25, and a nozzle 24. The housing 20 may include a housing body 21 and a door 22. The housing body 21 forms a washing space 20a. The items to be washed are placed in the washing space 20a. The holding unit 25 is placed in the washing space 20a.

[0035] The door section 22 may be detachable from the housing body 21. By attaching the door section 22 to the housing body 21, the cleaning space 20a is closed. By removing the door section 22 from the housing body 21, the cleaning space 20a is opened. The door section 22 may be pivotable relative to the housing body 21. By pivoting the door section 22 relative to the housing body 21, the cleaning space 20a may be opened and closed. The door section 22 may be linearly movable relative to the housing body 21. By linearly moving the door section 22 relative to the housing body 21, the cleaning space 20a may be opened and closed.

[0036] The nozzle 24 is installed inside the housing 20, i.e., in the washing space 20a. The dishwasher 10 may include multiple nozzles 24. In the example shown in Figure 1, multiple nozzles 24 are installed below the washing space 20a. The multiple nozzles 24 spray the washing liquid upwards. The holder 30 is positioned inside the housing 20, i.e., above the nozzles 24 in the washing space 20a.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1, the dishwasher 10 may include a holding rack 28. The items to be washed and the holder 30 may be supported from below by the holding rack 28. That is, in the illustrated example, the holding rack 28 constitutes a holding section 25. In the illustrated example, the holding section 25 includes the holding rack 28 and the holder 30. The items to be washed can be held in the holding rack 28 or the holder 30. The washing liquid ejected from the nozzle 24 may pass through the holding rack 28.

[0038] The retaining shelf 28 may be a flat, box-shaped structure with an opening at the top. The retaining shelf 28 may include a mesh bottom. The retaining shelf 28 may include a rod-shaped portion extending upward from the mesh bottom. Furthermore, the retaining shelf 28 may include a bottom frame portion 80, a front upper support portion 82, a front lower support portion 84, and a rear support portion 86, which will be described later. The retaining shelf 28 may also include a bottom frame portion 80, a front upper support portion 82, a front lower support portion 84, a rear support portion 86, and a second rear support portion 88, which will be described later.

[0039] As shown in Figure 1, the dishwasher 10 may include a shelf support 23 that supports the retaining shelves 28. The shelf support 23 may be held in the housing 20. The shelf support 23 may be attached to the housing body 21. The shelf support 23 may function as a rail that supports the retaining shelves 28. The retaining shelves 28 may slide on the shelf support 23.

[0040] In the illustrated example, the door portion 22 of the housing 20 may be movably mounted to the housing body 21. The door portion 22 may be mounted to a retaining shelf 28 and move relative to the housing body 21 together with the retaining shelf 28. In this example, the dishwasher 10 can open and close the washing space 20a by a pull-out mechanism. That is, the washing space 20a can be opened by pulling out the door portion 22 together with the retaining shelf 28 from the housing body 21. The washing space 20a can be closed by pushing the door portion 22 together with the retaining shelf 28 into the housing body 21.

[0041] Next, the holder 30 will be described. The holder 30 accommodates the items to be washed. The holder 30 can be placed inside the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10 to hold the items to be washed. The holder 30 includes a storage space 32 for accommodating the items to be washed.

[0042] The holder 30 may have a plurality of openings 31a. As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the holder 30 includes a plurality of bones 31, with an opening 31a formed between two adjacent bones 31. The opening 31a may be surrounded by four bones 31. The opening 31a may be substantially rectangular in shape when surrounded by four bones 31. The cleaning fluid from the nozzle 24 can pass through the opening 31a and reach the containment space 32. The cleaning fluid is sprayed through the opening 31a onto the object to be cleaned in the containment space 32 of the holder 30. The object to be cleaned located in the containment space 32 of the holder 30 can be cleaned by being sprayed with the cleaning fluid. The holder 30 may be a basket. The holder 30 may be a basket.

[0043] As shown in Figures 2A to 23, the holder 30 may include a frame portion surrounding the storage space 32. The frame portion may include a plurality of bone portions 31 and have an opening 31a. In the illustrated example, the holder 30 includes a frame portion surrounding the storage space 32. In the illustrated example, the storage space 32 is surrounded on all sides by the frame portion. By surrounding the storage space 32 on all sides by the frame portion, it is possible to prevent the object to be cleaned from being splashed by the cleaning solution.

[0044] The outer contour of the holder 30 is not particularly limited. As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the holder 30 may have a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, for example, a chamfered rectangular parallelepiped shape. Having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape for the holder 30 allows for effective use of the washing space 20a of the dishwasher 10.

[0045] The illustrated holder 30 may include a front frame portion 34, a rear frame portion 35, a bottom frame portion 36, a top frame portion 37, and two side frame portions 38. The front frame portion 34 and the rear frame portion 35 face in a first direction D1. The front frame portion 34 and the rear frame portion 35 face each other in the first direction D1. The two side frame portions 38 face in a second direction D2. The two side frame portions 38 face each other in the second direction D2. The bottom frame portion 36 and the top frame portion 37 face in a third direction D3. The bottom frame portion 36 and the top frame portion 37 face each other in the third direction D3.

[0046] The first direction D1, the second direction D2, and the third direction D3 are nonparallel to each other. In the illustrated example, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are orthogonal to each other. In the illustrated example, the second direction D2 and the third direction D3 are orthogonal to each other. In the illustrated example, the third direction D3 and the first direction D1 are orthogonal to each other.

[0047] As shown in Figure 1, the holder 30 may be able to stand on its own on the holding shelf 28 of the dishwasher 10. This allows for effective use of the washing space 20a of the dishwasher 10. The holder 30 may also be able to stand on its own on a flat surface. Standing on its own means being able to maintain its position on the holding shelf 28 or on a flat surface without external support.

[0048] The illustrated holder 30 can stand upright on a shelf 28 and on a flat surface such as a desk, with the third direction D3 being vertical. As shown in Figure 2A, the illustrated holder 30 may include two legs 33 on the bottom frame 36. The two legs 33 may be positioned apart in the second direction D2. Each leg 33 may extend linearly, for example, in a straight line, in the first direction D1. In the illustrated example, the length of the holder 30 in the second direction D2 is longer than the length of the holder 30 in the first direction D1. Therefore, the holder 30 can stand upright stably on a flat surface by the two legs 33.

[0049] The illustrated holder 30 can stand on its own on the holder shelf 28 and on a flat surface such as a desk, with the third direction D3 being vertical. As shown in Figures 2B and 3, when the holder 30 is standing on its own, the top frame 37 faces the washing space 20a from above in the vertical direction D2. That is, when the holder 30 is standing on its own, the top frame 37 is located above the washing space 20a. As shown in Figures 2B and 3, the top frame 37 includes a plurality of spaced-apart bones 31. Bones 31 are formed between the plurality of bones 31. The user can handle the holder 30 by gripping the top frame 37, for example, by carrying it. There is no need to provide a handle on the holder 30, and the dimension of the holder 30 in the third direction D3 can be reduced. Therefore, the washing space 20a of the dishwasher 10 can be used effectively.

[0050] As shown in Figure 4, the holder 30 may include a first frame 40 and a second frame 60. In the illustrated holder 30, the storage space 32 is formed between the first frame 40 and the second frame 60. In the illustrated example, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotatable relative to each other. By rotating the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 relative to each other, the storage space 32 for the items to be cleaned can be opened and closed.

[0051] Figures 1 to 3 show the holder 30 with the storage space 32 closed. Figure 4 shows the holder 30 with the storage space 32 open. The first direction D1, the second direction D2, and the third direction D3 are directions relative to the holder 30 in the closed state.

[0052] To clarify the directional relationships between drawings, some drawings indicate the first direction D1, the second direction D2, and the third direction D3 with arrows bearing common symbols. The tip of the arrow is the first side of each direction. The opposite side of the arrow is the second side of each direction. Arrows pointing away from the drawing plane in a direction perpendicular to the drawing plane are indicated by a symbol of an "x" inside a circle, as shown in Figure 1, for example. Arrows pointing away from the drawing plane in a direction perpendicular to the drawing plane are indicated by a symbol of a dot inside a circle, as shown in Figure 7A, for example.

[0053] The first frame 40 and the second frame 60 may be self-supporting in both the closed and open states of the storage space 32. When the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are self-supporting, the rotation axis 30RA of the relative rotation of the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 may be aligned vertically. By having the rotation axis 30RA aligned vertically, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 can stably stand on their own in both the closed and open states of the storage space 32. Furthermore, by having the rotation axis 30RA aligned vertically, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 can be made self-supporting in either state when opening or closing the first frame 40 and the second frame 60. According to this example, the storage of items to be cleaned in the storage space 32 and the removal of items to be cleaned from the storage space 32 can be carried out easily and stably.

[0054] The relative swing range of the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 may be 90° or more, greater than 90°, 120° or more, 150° or more, or 180° or more. By making the relative swing range of the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 greater than 90°, access to the storage space 32 becomes easier. The storage of items to be washed into the storage space 32 and the removal of the dishwasher 10 from the storage space 32 can be carried out easily and stably.

[0055] There is no specific upper limit set for the relative range of motion between the first frame 40 and the second frame 60. The relative range of motion between the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 may be 180° or less, or less than 180°.

[0056] As shown in Figure 2A, the illustrated holder 30 includes a hinge portion 98. The hinge portion 98 is located on the side frame portion 38, which is on the first side in the second direction. The hinge portion 98 forms a pivot axis 30RA. When the holder 30 is self-supporting, the pivot axis 30RA is parallel to the third direction D3.

[0057] As shown in Figure 2B, the illustrated holder 30 includes a fastener 99. The fastener 99 maintains the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 in a closed state of the housing space 32. The fastener 99 includes a projection 99a and a receiving portion 99b. The first frame 40 may include one of the projection 99a and the receiving portion 99b, and the second frame 60 may include the other of the projection 99a and the receiving portion 99b. The receiving portion 99b releasably holds the projection 99a. In the illustrated example, the first frame 40 includes the receiving portion 99b, and the second frame 60 includes the projection 99a.

[0058] The first frame 40 may form part of the housing space 32. As shown in Figures 4 and 5A, the illustrated first frame 40 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one face open. The first frame 40 includes a first opening 41. The first frame 40 includes a first housing section 42 accessible from the first opening 41. The object to be cleaned can be housed in the first housing section 42.

[0059] The second frame 60 may form part of the housing space 32. As shown in Figures 4 and 5A, the illustrated second frame 60 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one face open. The second frame 60 includes a second opening 61. The second frame 60 includes a second housing section 62 accessible from the second opening 61. The object to be cleaned can be housed in the second housing section 62.

[0060] In the illustrated example, when the storage space 32 is closed, the first opening 41 of the first frame 40 and the second opening 61 of the second frame 60 face each other. When the storage space 32 is closed, the first storage section 42 of the first frame 40 and the second storage section 62 of the second frame 60 are connected. The storage space 32 includes the first storage section 42 and the second storage section 62.

[0061] Unlike the illustrated example, one of the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 may be plate-shaped. One of the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 may be capable of closing the opening of the other frame.

[0062] In the illustrated holder 30, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 face each other in the first direction D1, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B. When the housing space 32 is closed, the dimensions of the holder 30 along the third direction D3 are larger than the dimensions of the holder 30 along the first direction D1. Therefore, as shown in Figure 4, the first opening 41 and the second opening 61 can be made larger. When the housing space 32 is open, access to the first housing section 42 and the second housing section 62 that form the housing space 32 of each frame 40,60 is facilitated.

[0063] Similarly, when the storage space 32 is closed, the dimensions of the retainer 30 along the second direction D2 are larger than the dimensions of the retainer 30 along the first direction D1. Therefore, as shown in Figure 4, the first opening 41 and the second opening 61 can be made larger. When the storage space 32 is open, access to the first storage section 42 and the second storage section 62 that form the storage space 32 of each frame 40, 60 is facilitated.

[0064] Furthermore, when the storage space 32 is closed, the dimensions of the retainer 30 along the third direction D3 are larger than the dimensions of the retainer 30 along the first direction D1, and the dimensions of the retainer 30 along the second direction D2 are larger than the dimensions of the retainer 30 along the first direction D1. Therefore, as shown in Figure 4, the first opening 41 and the second opening 61 can be made larger. When the storage space 32 is open, access to the first storage section 42 and the second storage section 62 that form the storage space 32 of each frame 40, 60 becomes easier.

[0065] The holder 30 may include a lower housing section 42a and an upper housing section 42b for housing the object to be cleaned. The upper housing section 42b and the lower housing section 42a may overlap in a third direction D3 which is vertical when the holder 30 is standing upright. As shown in Figures 3 and 5A, in the illustrated example, the first housing section 42 of the first frame 40 includes an upper housing section 42b and a lower housing section 42a. When the first frame 40 is standing upright, the upper housing section 42b faces the lower housing section 42a from above in the vertical direction. When the first frame 40 is standing upright, the lower housing section 42a faces the upper housing section 42b from below in the vertical direction. When a small object to be cleaned is placed in the cleaning space 20a, a dead space is formed above the cleaning space 20a in the vertical direction. By providing an upper storage section 42b above the lower storage section 42a, the items to be cleaned can be placed in the previously dead space, making effective use of the cleaning space 20a.

[0066] In the illustrated example, the dimensions of the holder 30 along the third direction D3 are larger than the dimensions of the holder 30 along the first direction D1 which is perpendicular to the third direction D3. Therefore, by effectively utilizing the space located above the washing space 20a in the vertical direction (the space that was previously dead space), the washing space 20a of the dishwasher 10 can be utilized more efficiently.

[0067] The specific illustrated configurations of the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 will now be described.

[0068] As shown in Figure 5A, the outer contour of the first frame 40 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, more specifically a chamfered rectangular parallelepiped shape. The first frame 40 has a first opening 41 on one of its substantially rectangular parallelepiped faces. The first frame 40 includes a first front frame portion 44, a first bottom frame portion 46, a first top frame portion 47, and two first side frame portions 48. The first front frame portion 44 faces the second side in a first direction D1. The two first side frame portions 48 face the second direction D2. The first bottom frame portion 46 and the first top frame portion 47 face the third direction D3.

[0069] The first front frame portion 44 constitutes the front frame portion 34. The first bottom frame portion 46 constitutes the portion of the bottom frame portion 36 located on the second side in the first direction D1. The first top frame portion 47 constitutes the portion of the top frame portion 37 located on the second side in the first direction D1. The first side frame portion 48 constitutes the portion of the side frame portion 38 located on the second side in the first direction D1.

[0070] As shown in Figures 5A to 5C, the illustrated first frame 40 includes a first frame body 50, a first partition member 51, and a rack 55. The first frame 40, the first partition member 51, and the rack 55 all include a plurality of bone members 31 arranged at intervals. An opening 31a is formed between adjacent bone members 31. In other words, the first frame body 50, the first partition member 51, and the rack 55 are all mesh-like members having openings 31a.

[0071] As shown in Figure 5A, the first frame body 50 includes a first front frame portion 44, a first bottom frame portion 46, a first top frame portion 47, and two first side frame portions 48. The first frame body 50 includes a portion of a hinge portion 98. The first frame body 50 is rotatably connected to the second frame 60 by the hinge portion 98. The first frame body 50 includes a receiving portion 99b. The first frame body 50 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped outer contour with one face opening as a first opening 41. The first frame body 50 forms a first housing portion 42.

[0072] As shown in Figure 5A, the first partition member 51 is removably attached to the first frame body 50. The first partition member 51 is positioned on the first bottom frame portion 46 of the first frame body 50. Together with the first frame body 50, the first partition member 51 forms the lower storage portion 42a of the first storage portion 42.

[0073] The first partition member 51 includes a pair of mounting parts 52 that are spaced apart in the second direction D2. The mounting parts 52 are removably attached to the rib portion 31 of the first side frame portion 48 of the first frame body 50.

[0074] As shown in Figure 5B, the first partition member 51 includes a first transverse rib 53a, a second transverse rib 53b, and a plurality of connecting rib sections 54 as the frame section 31. The first transverse rib 53a extends in the second direction D2. The second transverse rib 53b extends in the second direction D2. The first transverse rib 53a and the second transverse rib 53b connect a pair of mounting sections 52. The first transverse rib 53a and the second transverse rib 53b are separated in the third direction D3. The first transverse rib 53a is located on the first side in the third direction D3 relative to the second transverse rib 53b. As shown in Figure 5A, the second transverse rib 53b is located on the first bottom frame section 46.

[0075] Multiple connecting bone sections 54 connect the first transverse bone section 53a and the second transverse bone section 53b. The multiple connecting bone sections 54 are spaced apart in the second direction D2. Each connecting bone section 54 is bent. As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, each connecting bone section 54 includes a portion 54a that extends in a direction inclined in both the first direction D1 and the third direction D3, and a portion 54b that extends in the first direction D1. As shown in Figure 5A, the portion 54b of the connecting bone section 54 that extends in the first direction D1 is located on the first bottom frame section 46.

[0076] As shown in Figure 5A, the rack 55 is detachably attached to the first frame body 50. The rack 55 is attached to the first front frame portion 44 and the two first side frame portions 48 of the first frame body 50. The rack 55 forms the upper storage portion 42b of the first storage portion 42. The rack 55 is located on the first side in the third direction D3 of the first partition material 51 and the first bottom frame portion 46.

[0077] The rack 55 includes a plurality of mounting parts 56. As shown in the illustrated example, the mounting parts 56 may be hooks that are detachably attached to the bones 31 included in the first frame body 50.

[0078] As shown in Figure 5C, the rack 55 includes a frame 57, an intermediate transverse frame 58, and a rack connecting frame 59 as the frame 31. The frame 57 is a circumferential frame with a roughly rectangular shape. The frame 57 includes a long frame 57x extending in a second direction D2 along the first front frame 44, and short frame 57y extending in a first direction D1 along a pair of first side frame 48. Multiple attachment points 56 are provided on these long frame 57x and the two short frame 57y.

[0079] The intermediate transverse bone portion 58 extends linearly in the second direction D2. The intermediate transverse bone portion 58 is located second to the third direction D3 relative to the frame portion 57. That is, when the holder 30 is self-supporting, the intermediate transverse bone portion 58 is located below the frame portion 57 in the vertical direction. In the first direction D1, the intermediate transverse bone portion 58 is located between the two long bone portions of the frame portion 57.

[0080] Multiple rack connecting frames 59 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2. Each rack connecting frame 59 connects a pair of long frames 57x of the frame 57. The rack connecting frames 59 are also connected to intermediate transverse frames 58 between the pair of long frames 57x. The rack connecting frames 59 may extend inclined in both the first direction D1 and the third direction D3.

[0081] As shown in Figure 2A, the first frame 40 includes a portion of the leg portion 33 on the first bottom frame portion 46. The first frame 40 may also be able to stand on its own on a plane by placing the leg portion 33 on that plane.

[0082] As shown in Figure 2B, the outer contour of the second frame 60 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, more specifically a chamfered rectangular parallelepiped shape. As shown in Figure 6A, the second frame 60 has a second opening 61 on one of its substantially rectangular parallelepiped faces. As shown in Figure 2B, the second frame 60 includes a second rear frame portion 65, a second bottom frame portion 66, a second top frame portion 67, and two second side frame portions 68. The second rear frame portion 65 faces the first side in the first direction D1. The two second side frame portions 68 face the second direction D2. The second bottom frame portion 66 and the second top frame portion 67 face the third direction D3.

[0083] The second rear frame portion 65 constitutes the rear frame portion 35. The second bottom frame portion 66 constitutes the portion of the bottom frame portion 36 located on the first side in the first direction D1. The second bottom frame portion 66, together with the first bottom frame portion 46, constitutes the bottom frame portion 36. The second top frame portion 67 constitutes the portion of the top frame portion 37 located on the first side in the first direction D1. The second top frame portion 67, together with the first top frame portion 47, constitutes the top frame portion 37. The second side frame portion 68 constitutes the portion of the side frame portion 38 located on the first side in the first direction D1. The second side frame portion 68, together with the first side frame portion 48, constitutes the side frame portion 38.

[0084] As shown in Figures 6A to 6C, the illustrated second frame 60 includes a second frame body 70, a second partition member 71, and a lid 76. The second frame 60, the second partition member 71, and the lid 76 each include a plurality of spaced-apart bone members 31. An opening 31a is formed between adjacent bone members 31. In other words, the second frame body 70, the second partition member 71, and the lid 76 are all mesh-like members having openings 31a.

[0085] As shown in Figures 6A, 6B, and 2B, the second frame body 70 includes a part of the second rear frame portion 65, a second bottom frame portion 66, a part of the second top frame portion 67, and parts of two second side frame portions 68. The second rear frame portion 65 is composed of the second frame body 70 and a cover 76. The second top frame portion 67 is composed of the second frame body 70 and a cover 76. One second side frame portion 68 is composed of the second frame body 70, and the other second side frame portion 68 is composed of the second frame body 70 and a cover 76.

[0086] As shown in Figure 6A, the second frame body 70 includes a portion of the hinge portion 98. The second frame body 70 is rotatably connected to the first frame body 50 by the hinge portion 98. The second frame body 70 includes a protrusion 99a.

[0087] As shown in Figure 6A, the second frame body 70 has a roughly rectangular parallelepiped outer contour with one side opening as a second opening 61 and one corner recessed. The second frame body 70 further includes a partition frame portion 69. The second frame body 70 forms a roughly rectangular parallelepiped recessed corner. The partition frame portion 69 includes three wall portions. The three wall portions face the first direction D1, the second direction D2, and the third direction D3, respectively. The partition frame portion 69 is covered by a lid 76.

[0088] The lid 76 covers the partition frame 69 while providing a space (auxiliary storage section 62b) between it and the partition frame 69 (see Figure 8B). As shown in Figure 2B, the lid 76 is connected to the second frame body 70 by a lid hinge 77. The lid hinge 77 allows the lid 76 and the second frame body 70 to rotate relative to each other. In the illustrated example, the axis of rotation 76RA of the relative rotation of the second frame body 70 and the lid 76 by the lid hinge 77 is along the second direction D2.

[0089] The second frame 60 includes a main housing 62a and an auxiliary housing 62b as the second housing 62. The main housing 62a is formed by the second frame body 70. The main housing 62a is accessible from the second opening 61. Therefore, the main housing 62a can be opened and closed by rotating the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 relative to each other.

[0090] The auxiliary storage section 62b is formed between the partition frame section 69 of the second frame body 70 and the lid 76. The auxiliary storage section 62b can be opened and closed by rotating the lid 76 relative to the second frame body 70. The lid 76 can rotate relative to the second frame body 70 when the main storage section 62a between the first frame 40 and the second frame body 70 is closed. In other words, the auxiliary storage section 62b can be opened and closed independently of the opening and closing of the main storage section 62a.

[0091] As shown in Figure 6A, the second partition member 71 is removably attached to the second frame body 70. The second partition member 71 is positioned on the second bottom frame portion 66 of the second frame body 70. Together with the second frame body 70, the second partition member 71 forms the main storage portion 62a of the second storage portion 62.

[0092] The second partition member 71 includes a pair of mounting parts 72 that are spaced apart in the second direction D2. The mounting parts 72 are removably attached to the rib portion 31 of the second side frame portion 68 of the second frame body 70.

[0093] As shown in Figure 6C, the second partition member 71 includes a partition wall section 73 and a partition wall section 74. Both the partition wall section 73 and the partition wall section 74 include a plurality of spaced-apart bone sections 31. Openings 31a are formed between adjacent bone sections 31. In other words, both the partition wall section 73 and the partition wall section 74 are mesh-like members having openings 31a.

[0094] As shown in Figure 6A, the partition wall 73, together with the second frame body 70, partitions the main storage area 62a. The partition wall 73 extends in the second direction D2. The divider wall 74 divides the main storage area 62a into two sections. The divider wall 74 extends in the first direction D1. The divider wall 74 connects the partition wall 73 to the second rear frame section 65 of the second frame body 70. The partition wall 73 includes a first wall section 73a and a second wall section 73b. The partition wall 73 is divided into a first wall section 73a and a second wall section 73b by the divider wall 74.

[0095] The method of using the holder 30, which has the above configuration, will now be explained.

[0096] First, the housing space 32 of the holder 30 is opened. Specifically, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotated relative to each other. According to the illustrated example, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 can be rotated relative to each other by 180° from the closed state shown in Figures 2A and 2B to the open state shown in Figure 4.

[0097] Next, as shown in Figures 7A to 8B, the items to be cleaned 100 are placed in the open storage space 32. The items to be cleaned 100 placed in the storage space 32 are not particularly limited and can be selected as appropriate.

[0098] In the example shown in Figure 7A, the tableware 101 to be washed 100 can be stored in the lower storage section 42a. In the example shown in Figure 7B, the tableware 101 to be washed 100 can be stored in the upper storage section 42b. In the example shown in Figure 8A, the tableware 101 to be washed 100 can be stored in the main storage section 62a partitioned by the first wall section 73a. In the example shown in Figure 8B, the cutlery to be washed 100 can be stored in the main storage section 62a partitioned by the second wall section 73b. In the example shown in Figure 8B, small items to be washed 100 can be stored in the auxiliary storage section 62b.

[0099] The tableware 101 shown in Figures 7A and 7B is, for example, a rice bowl or a small bowl. The tableware 101, such as a rice bowl or a small bowl, has an inner surface 102 that comes into contact with food and an outer surface 103 that faces the inner surface 102. The tableware 101, such as a rice bowl or a small bowl, further includes a circumferential upper rim 104 and a cylindrical base 105. The inner surface 102 and the outer surface 103 are connected at the upper rim 104. The base 105 is located on the outer surface 103. When the tableware 101 is placed on a flat surface such as a table, the base 105 comes into contact with the surface.

[0100] The tableware 101 shown in Figure 8A is, for example, a flat plate. Dishes such as plates also include an inner surface 102, an outer surface 103, and an upper rim 104. The cutlery shown in Figure 8B is, for example, a spoon, fork, chopsticks, or straw. The small items shown in Figure 8B are, for example, a baby bottle nipple, a rubber stopper for an infant cup, a gasket, etc.

[0101] As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, in the closed state of the holder 30, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 face each other in the first direction D1. In the closed state of the holder 30, the dimension to the second direction D2 is greater than the dimension to the first direction D1. In the closed state of the holder 30, the dimension to the third direction D3 is greater than the dimension to the first direction D1.

[0102] Therefore, as shown in Figure 4, the first opening 41 of the first frame 40 opens wide. The first housing section 42 of the housing space 32 can be easily accessed from the first opening 41. As a result, the object to be cleaned 100 can be easily and stably housed in the first housing section 42 in an appropriate position.

[0103] Similarly, the second opening 61 of the second frame 60 is wide open. The main housing 62a of the second housing 62 can be easily accessed from the second opening 61. Therefore, the object to be cleaned 100 can be easily and stably housed in the main housing 62a in an appropriate position.

[0104] As shown in Figure 4, when the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotated relative to each other to open the storage space 32, the holder 30 can stand on its own on a flat surface. Therefore, the object to be cleaned 100 can be easily and stably stored in the first storage section 42 and the main storage section 62a in an appropriate posture.

[0105] Once the object to be cleaned 100 is placed in the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a, the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a of the housing space 32 are closed. Specifically, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotated relative to each other. The first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are maintained in the closed state of the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a using the fixing device 99.

[0106] The first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotatable relative to each other about a pivot axis 30RA. The pivot axis 30RA is aligned with a third direction D3, which is vertical when the holder 30 is standing upright. Therefore, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 can be rotated without changing the orientation of the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 containing the items to be cleaned 100. Thus, the proper posture of the items to be cleaned 100 housed in the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 can be maintained while the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a are closed, and after the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a are closed. The holder 30 is suitable for a returnable container that handles items to be cleaned 100 while holding them.

[0107] Furthermore, the auxiliary storage section 62b of the second storage section 62, which is part of the storage space 32, can be opened and closed by rotating the lid 76 relative to the second frame body 70. Therefore, with the first storage section 42 and the main storage section 62a closed, the auxiliary storage section 62b can be opened and closed to accommodate the item to be cleaned 100 in the auxiliary storage section 62b. Thus, the item to be cleaned 100, which is small and / or light and easily dropped or lost, can be easily and stably accommodated in the auxiliary storage section 62b.

[0108] The holder 30, which holds the items to be washed 100, is placed inside the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10. In the washing space 20a partitioned by the housing 20, the holder 30 is placed on a holding shelf 28. As shown in Figure 1, the holder 30 can stand on its own on the holding shelf 28. Therefore, in the storage space 32 of the holder 30 placed in the washing space 20a, the proper posture of the items to be washed 100, as when they are housed in the first frame 40 and the second frame 60, can be maintained. In the closed washing space 20a, the washing process of the dishwasher 10 is started.

[0109] During the washing process, cleaning solution is sprayed from a nozzle 24 located below the washing space 20a. The cleaning solution is primarily sprayed from below in the vertical direction (in the third direction D3) onto the object to be washed 100. Dirt and other debris are removed from the dishwasher 10 by the spraying of the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution used for washing, along with the removed dirt, is recovered from below the washing space 20a.

[0110] In the illustrated example, not only the holder 30 but also the holding shelf 28 constitutes the holding shelf 28 for holding the objects to be cleaned. Other objects to be cleaned may be placed in the area on the holding shelf 28 where the holder 30 is not located. Other objects to be cleaned may be cleaned in the cleaning space 20a together with the objects to be cleaned 100 held by the holder 30. Since the holder 30 is self-supporting on the holding shelf 28, it can stably clean the objects to be cleaned on the holding shelf 28.

[0111] The dishwasher 10 may include a drying device. The drying device may be a nozzle that sprays heated gas (e.g., air) into the washing space 20a. After the washing liquid is sprayed from the nozzle 24, the drying device may dry and remove the washing liquid from the items to be washed 100.

[0112] After the washing process in the dishwasher 10 is complete, the holder 30 is removed from the washing space 20a. The removed holder 30 may be placed on a flat surface such as a table, and the holder 30 and the items to be washed 100 held by the holder 30 may be dried. Furthermore, without removing the items to be washed 100 from the holder 30 after drying, the holder 30 holding the items to be washed 100 may be stored in a storage shelf. In other words, the holder 30 may be used as a drying place for the items to be washed 100. The holder 30 may also be used as a storage place for the items to be washed 100.

[0113] In this regard, the holder 30 is used as a returnable container for handling the items to be washed 100 while holding them in place. Since the holder 30 is self-supporting, it is also possible to maintain a constant orientation of the items to be washed 100 held in the holder 30. For example, by positioning the inner surface 102 of the tableware 101 downwards, it is possible to suppress the adhesion of foreign matter such as dust to the inner surface 102 of the tableware 101 that is dried and stored inside the holder 30.

[0114] By rotating the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 relative to each other, the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a of the housing space 32 are opened. This allows the object to be cleaned 100 to be removed from the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a. As with the housing of the object to be cleaned 100, the first opening 41 and the second opening 61 open wide, allowing the object to be cleaned 100 to be easily and stably removed from the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a.

[0115] In the self-supporting holder 30, the rotation axis 30RA is maintained in a constant direction. Therefore, when the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotated relative to each other, the posture of the object to be cleaned 100 can be maintained. Consequently, when the first housing section 42 and the main housing section 62a are opened, it is possible to prevent the object to be cleaned 100 from falling from the holder 30 after cleaning.

[0116] The auxiliary storage section 62b can be opened by rotating the lid 76 relative to the second frame body 70, independently of opening and closing the first storage section 42 and the main storage section 62a. Therefore, the small and / or light items to be cleaned 100 can be easily and stably removed from the auxiliary storage section 62b while preventing them from falling or getting lost.

[0117] Incidentally, when small items to be washed are placed in the washing area of ​​a dishwasher, a large dead space is created above the washing area. In other words, conventional dishwashers have had the problem of not being able to efficiently wash small items.

[0118] As a means to solve this problem, as shown in Figures 3 and 5A, the holder 30 may include a lower housing section 42a and an upper housing section 42b for housing the object to be cleaned 100. The lower housing section 42a and the upper housing section 42b overlap in a third direction D3 which is vertical when the holder 30 is standing upright.

[0119] The holder 30, which includes the lower storage section 42a and the upper storage section 42b, allows for the storage of small items to be washed 100 in two layers with an appropriate gap in the third vertical direction D3. Therefore, the upper space in the third vertical direction D3 of the washing space 20a can be effectively utilized. This allows for the efficient washing of small items in the dishwasher 10.

[0120] The dimensions of the holder 30 along the third direction D3 may be larger than the dimensions of the holder 30 along the first direction D1 perpendicular to the third direction D3. In other words, the dimensions along the first direction D1 perpendicular to the third direction D3 may be reduced in size. According to this example, the washing space 20a inside the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10 can be effectively utilized.

[0121] As described above, the holder 30 solves the problem of not being able to efficiently clean small objects to be cleaned, and enables efficient cleaning of small objects to be cleaned.

[0122] Furthermore, in dishwashers, the cleaning solution is usually sprayed from below in a vertical direction. If the orientation of the items to be washed in the washing space is inappropriate, the dirt cannot be sufficiently removed from the items. For example, dishes should be placed in the washing space with the inner surface, where dirt is most likely to adhere, facing downwards. However, if dishes are placed in the washing space with the inner surface facing directly downwards, the dirt and cleaning solution removed from the dishes will accumulate on the raised surface. Therefore, it is necessary to place the items to be washed in the washing space in the appropriate orientation. However, lightly washed items will have their orientation changed by the spraying of the cleaning solution in the washing space of the dishwasher. In other words, even if the items to be washed are placed in the washing space in the appropriate orientation, it may not be possible to maintain that orientation during washing in the dishwasher. As a result, conventional dishwashers have had the problem of not being able to sufficiently clean lightly washed items.

[0123] As a means to solve this problem, for example, as shown in Figures 7A and 7b, the retaining part 25 may include a plurality of sole bones 80, a front upper support part 82, a front lower support part 84, and a rear support part 86. In the illustrated example, the retaining body 30 constituting the retaining part 25 includes a plurality of sole bones 80, a front upper support part 82, a front lower support part 84, and a rear support part 86. In the following, the configuration and effects of the plurality of sole bones 80, a front upper support part 82, a front lower support part 84, and a rear support part 86 will be described with reference to an example applied to the retaining body 30.

[0124] However, the multiple sole bones 80, front upper support 82, front lower support 84, and rear support 86 can be applied to the holding part 25. The multiple sole bones 80, front upper support 82, front lower support 84, and rear support 86 applied to the holding part 25 can produce the same effects as described later. That is, the multiple sole bones 80, front upper support 82, front lower support 84, and rear support 86 can be applied to the holding shelf 28. The multiple sole bones 80, front upper support 82, front lower support 84, and rear support 86 applied to the holding shelf 28 can produce the same effects as described later.

[0125] As shown in Figure 5A, the multiple base bones 80 are arranged in the second direction D2. As shown in Figures 5A and 7A, each base bone 80 extends in the first direction D1, which is not parallel to the second direction D2.

[0126] In the lower housing section 42a shown in Figures 5A and 7A, the bone portion 31 constituting the first bottom frame portion 46 of the first frame body 50 corresponds to the bottom bone portion 80. In this example, the bottom bone portion 80 extends linearly in the first direction D1.

[0127] In the upper storage section 42b shown in Figures 5C and 7B, a portion 59x of the rack connecting frame 59 of the rack 55 corresponds to the base frame 80. In this example, the base frame 80 extends linearly in the first direction D1.

[0128] The front upper support portion 82 is located on one side (the first side) of the base bone portion 80 in a third direction D3 that is non-parallel to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. When the holder 30 is self-supporting, the front upper support portion 82 is located above the base bone portion 80 in the vertical direction. The front upper support portion 82 may extend linearly in the second direction D2. Multiple front upper support portions 82 may be arranged in the second direction D2.

[0129] In the lower storage section 42a shown in Figures 5A and 7A, the first transverse bone portion 53a of the first partition material 51 corresponds to the front upper support portion 82. In this example, multiple front upper support portions 82 extend linearly in the second direction D2.

[0130] In the upper storage section 42b shown in Figures 5C and 7B, one of the longer bone sections 57x of the frame section 57 of the rack 55 corresponds to the front upper support section 82. In this example, multiple front upper support sections 82 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2.

[0131] The rear support portion 86 is located on one side (first side) of the base frame portion 80 in the third direction D3. When the holder 30 is self-supporting, the rear support portion 86 is located above the base frame portion 80 in the vertical direction. The rear support portion 86 is located on one side (second side) of the front upper support portion 82 in the first direction D1. The rear support portion 86 may extend linearly in the second direction D2. Multiple rear support portions 86 may be arranged in the second direction D2.

[0132] In the lower housing section 42a shown in Figures 5A and 7A, a protruding plate portion 90 is provided on the bone portion 31 at the connection point between the first front frame portion 44 and the first bottom frame portion 46 of the first frame body 50. The protruding plate portion 90 protrudes from the bone portion 31 to one side (first side) in the first direction D1. The protruding plate portion 90 corresponds to the rear support portion 86. In this example, a plurality of rear support portions 86 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2.

[0133] In the upper storage section 42b shown in Figures 5C and 7B, a portion 59y of the rack connecting frame 59 of the rack 55 corresponds to the rear support section 86. In this example, multiple rear support sections 86 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2.

[0134] The front lower support portion 84 is located between the sole bone portion 80 and the front upper support portion 82 in the third direction D3. The front lower support portion 84 is located between the front upper support portion 82 and the rear support portion 86 in the first direction D1. The front lower support portion 84 may extend linearly in the second direction D2. Multiple front lower support portions 84 may be arranged in the second direction D2.

[0135] In the lower storage section 42a shown in Figures 5A and 7A, a portion (inclined portion) 54a of the connecting frame 54 of the first partition material 51 corresponds to the front lower support portion 84. In this example, multiple front lower support portions 84 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2.

[0136] In the upper storage section 42b shown in Figures 5C and 7B, a portion 59z of the rack connecting frame 59 of the rack 55 corresponds to the front lower support portion 84. In this example, multiple front lower support portions 84 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2.

[0137] The holder 30, which includes multiple base sections 80, a front upper support section 82, a front lower support section 84, and a rear support section 86, can hold the object to be washed 100 in the appropriate orientation. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress changes in the orientation of the object to be washed 100 due to the washing liquid sprayed from the nozzle 24 inside the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10. Therefore, the object to be washed 100, which is held in the appropriate orientation, can be thoroughly washed. These effects will be described in detail with reference to a specific example shown in Figure 7A.

[0138] In the example shown in Figure 7A, the dish 101 is stored in the lower storage section 42a as the item to be washed 100. The dotted line in Figure 7A shows the dish 101 in the state when it is stored in the lower storage section 42a. The dotted line in Figure 7A shows the dish 101 in a position suitable for washing. In Figure 7A, the dishes 101X and 101Y are shown by the dashed-dotted and double-dotted lines, respectively. The dishes 101X and 101Y have changed orientation from the state when they are stored in the lower storage section 42a by the spraying of washing solution or the like.

[0139] As shown by the dotted line in Figure 7A, when the dish 101 is housed in the lower storage section 42a, a portion of the upper edge 104 of the dish 101 is supported by the front upper support portion 82. The other portion of the upper edge 104 of the dish 101 is located on the bottom frame portion 80. In addition, the other portion of the upper edge 104 of the dish 101 or a portion of the outer surface 103 of the dish 101 is supported by the rear support portion 86. The dish 101 is stably held in this state in the lower storage section 42a.

[0140] The holder 30 can hold the dish to be washed such that the recessed inner surface 102 of the dish 101 faces downwards in a direction inclined from the first horizontal direction D1 to the third vertical direction D3. The inner surface 102 of the dish 101 faces inclined directions in both the first direction D1 and the third direction D3. In this example, the washing liquid ejected upwards in the third vertical direction D3 from the nozzle 24 can thoroughly wash the recessed inner surface 102 of the dish 101, where dirt is most likely to adhere.

[0141] Furthermore, the recessed base 105 of the dish 101 faces in a direction inclined from the third direction D3, which is the vertical direction. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the large amount of cleaning solution used for washing from remaining on the base 105 on the outer surface 103, along with dirt, for example. In this respect as well, the object to be washed 100 can be thoroughly cleaned.

[0142] In other words, with a holder 30 that includes multiple base bones 80, a front upper support portion 82, a front lower support portion 84, and a rear support portion 86, the front upper support portion 82 and the rear support portion 86 can be used to hold the object to be cleaned in a position suitable for cleaning within the storage space 32.

[0143] In the washing space 20a, the washing solution is sprayed from the nozzle 24 onto the object to be washed 100. Lightweight objects to be washed 100 are easily able to change their orientation when the washing solution is sprayed onto them. As shown by the dashed line in Figure 7A, the dish 101X can change its orientation so that its inner surface 102 faces more horizontally. As shown by the double dashed line in Figure 7A, the dish 101Y can change its orientation so that its inner surface 102 faces more horizontally.

[0144] As shown by the dashed line in Figure 7A, when the dishware 101X changes its orientation so that its inner surface 102 faces horizontally, it comes into contact with both the front upper support portion 82 and the front lower support portion 84. By coming into contact with both the front upper support portion 82 and the front lower support portion 84, the dishware 101X is prevented from changing its orientation further.

[0145] As shown by the dashed line in Figure 7A, when the dish 101Y changes its orientation so that its inner surface 102 faces horizontally, it comes into contact with both the base frame 80 and the rear support 86. By coming into contact with both the base frame 80 and the rear support 86, the dish 101Y is prevented from changing its orientation further.

[0146] In other words, even if the dish 101 to be washed has cleaning solution sprayed onto its inner surface 102, the upper edge 104 of the dish 101 comes into contact with the front lower support 84, or the outer surface 103 of the dish 101 comes into contact with the rear support 86, thereby suppressing a large change in its posture. That is, the front lower support 84 and / or the rear support 86 come into contact with the dish 100 to be washed when cleaning solution is sprayed onto it, thereby suppressing changes in the posture of the dish 100 during washing. Therefore, the dish 100 to be washed can be maintained in an appropriate posture in the washing space 20a of the dishwasher 10 during washing.

[0147] As described above, with a holder 30 including multiple base bones 80, a front upper support portion 82, a front lower support portion 84, and a rear support portion 86, even small and / or light items to be washed 100, which are prone to changes in posture due to the spraying of washing liquid, can be stably and appropriately washed by the dishwasher 10. The dishwasher 10 according to this embodiment is suitable for washing items such as tableware and cutlery for infants and toddlers.

[0148] The rear support portions 86 included in the holder 30 may be arranged in multiple directions in the second direction D2. The edge 91 on one side (first side) of each rear support portion 86 in the third direction D3 may be located on the first side (first side) in the third direction D3 as it moves toward the first side (second side) in the first direction D1. When the holder 30 is self-supporting, the upper edge 91 in the vertical direction of each rear support portion 86 may be located on the upper side in the vertical direction as it moves toward the first side (second side) in the first direction D1.

[0149] In this specific example, the rear support portion 86 can easily come into contact with the object to be cleaned 100 to which the cleaning solution has been sprayed. Furthermore, the rear support portion 86 can more effectively suppress changes in the orientation of the object to be cleaned 100 to which the cleaning solution has been sprayed. For example, when the dish 101Y shown by the dashed line in Figure 7A changes orientation after the cleaning solution is sprayed onto its inner surface 102, it can stably come into contact with the rear support portion 86 on its outer surface 103. By coming into contact with the rear support portion 86, the dish 101Y's change in orientation is stably suppressed.

[0150] In other words, the rear support portion 86 of this specific example can more effectively suppress changes in the posture of the object to be washed. Furthermore, by using the front upper support portion 82 which extends linearly in the second direction D2 in combination with the rear support portions 86 which are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2, it is possible to stably support objects to be washed 100 of various shapes. As described above, with this specific example, even small and / or light objects to be washed 100 that are prone to changes in posture due to the spraying of washing liquid can be washed more stably and more appropriately by the dishwasher 10.

[0151] In the lower housing section 42a shown in Figures 3 and 7A, the protruding plate section 90 corresponds to the rear support section 86. In this example, multiple rear support sections 86 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2. The edge 91 of one side (first side) of the protruding plate section 90 in the third direction D3 is located on the first side (first side) in the third direction D3 as it moves toward the first side (second side) in the first direction D1. When the holder 30 is self-supporting, the upper edge 91 of the protruding plate section 90 in the vertical direction is located on the upper side in the vertical direction as it moves toward the first side (second side) in the first direction D1.

[0152] In the upper storage section 42b shown in Figures 5C and 7B, a portion 59y of the rack connecting frame 59 of the rack 55 corresponds to the rear support portion 86. In this example, multiple rear support portions 86 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2. The edge 91 on one side (first side) of the portion 59y of the rack connecting frame 59 constituting the rear support portion 86 in the third direction D3 is located on the one side (first side) in the third direction D3 as it moves toward the one side (second side) in the first direction D1. When the holder 30 is in an upright position, the upper edge 91 in the vertical direction of the portion 59y of the rack connecting frame 59 is located on the upper side in the vertical direction as it moves toward the one side (second side) in the first direction D1.

[0153] The edge 91 on one side (first side) of each rear support portion 86 in the third direction D3 may include a bulge 92. Here, the bulge 92 is defined as a portion that bulges out to one side (first side) in the third direction from the straight line connecting both ends of the edge 91. In the lower housing portion 42a shown in Figures 3 and 7A, the protruding plate portion 90 corresponds to the rear support portion 86. The edge 91 on one side (first side) of each protruding plate portion 90 in the third direction D3 includes a bulge 92. According to this specific example, the rear support portion 86 is more easily contacted by the object to be cleaned 100 to which the cleaning liquid has been sprayed. Furthermore, the rear support portion 86 can more effectively suppress changes in the orientation of the object to be cleaned 100 to which the cleaning liquid has been sprayed.

[0154] The rear support portion 86 may be plate-shaped. In the lower housing portion 42a shown in Figures 3 and 7A, the protruding plate portion 90 corresponds to the rear support portion 86. Each protruding plate portion 90 is plate-shaped. According to this specific example, when the object to be cleaned 101Y, which has been sprayed with cleaning fluid, comes into contact with the front lower support portion 84, the highly rigid rear support portion 86 can support the object to be cleaned 101Y more stably. Therefore, even for small and / or light objects to be cleaned 100, which are prone to changes in posture due to the spraying of cleaning fluid, changes in posture during cleaning can be suppressed more effectively.

[0155] In the lower housing section 42a and upper housing section 42b shown in Figure 3, the front upper support section 82 extends linearly in the second direction D2, and multiple front lower support sections 84 are arranged in the second direction D2. In this example, each front lower support section 84 may extend linearly with respect to the third direction D3, inclined so as it moves toward the other side (second side) in the third direction D3, it will be located on one side (second side) in the first direction D1.

[0156] The front lower support portion 84, which extends linearly and is inclined with respect to the third direction D3 so as to be located on the other side (second side) of the third direction D3 on one side (second side) of the first direction D1, can easily come into contact with the object to be cleaned 100 to which the cleaning fluid is sprayed. The front upper support portion 82, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 7A, can make stable contact over a wide area with the object to be cleaned 100Y to which the cleaning fluid is sprayed. Therefore, with this front lower support portion 84, changes in the posture of the object to be cleaned can be suppressed more effectively.

[0157] Furthermore, by combining the front lower support portions 84, which are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2, with the front upper support portion 82, which extends linearly in the second direction D2, it is possible to stably support objects to be cleaned of various shapes.

[0158] Based on the above, according to this specific example, even small and / or lightly washed items, whose posture is easily changed by the spraying of the washing solution, can be washed more stably and more appropriately by the dishwasher 10.

[0159] As shown in Figure 7B, the holder 30 may include a second rear support portion 88 located on one side (first side) in the third direction D3 from the bottom frame portion 80. The second rear support portion 88 is located between the front lower support portion 84 and the rear support portion 86 in the first direction D1. According to this specific example, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 7B, the front upper support portion 82 and the rear support portion 86 can be used to hold the object to be cleaned 100S. Also, as shown by the double dashed line in Figure 7B, the front upper support portion 82 and the second rear support portion 88 can be used to hold the object to be cleaned 100L. Therefore, objects to be cleaned 100 of various shapes and sizes can be held stably. In the illustrated example, by using the front upper support portion 82 and the second rear support portion 88, a larger object to be cleaned 100L can be held by the holder 30. In the illustrated example, by using the rear support portion 86, a smaller object to be cleaned 100S can be held by the holder 30.

[0160] As shown in Figure 7B, the rear support portion 86 may extend further than the second rear support portion 88 to one side (first side) in the third direction D3. When the holder 30 is self-supporting, the rear support portion 86 may extend further than the second rear support portion 88 to the upper side in the vertical direction. That is, the amount of the second rear support portion 88 protruding from the base frame portion 80 to one side (first side, upper side) in the third direction D3 (vertical direction) may be smaller than the amount of the rear support portion 86 protruding from the base frame portion 80 to one side (first side, upper side) in the third direction D3 (vertical direction). According to this example, a smaller second rear support portion 88 can be used in combination with the rear support portion 86.

[0161] As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the first frame 40 faces the second frame 60 in the first direction D1 when the washing space 20a is closed. The first frame 40 may also be located on the other side (second side) of the second frame 60 in the first direction D1. In this specific example, when the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotated relative to each other to open the storage space 32, as shown in Figures 7A and 7B, the front upper support portion 82 is located on the front side of the first frame 40 (close to the first opening 41), and the rear support portion 86 is located on the rear side of the first frame 40. In the third direction D3, which is the vertical direction, the front upper support portion 82 is located above the front lower support portion 84. Therefore, when the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotated relative to each other to open the storage space 32, it is possible to prevent the object to be washed from falling from the first frame 40. When the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotated relative to each other to open the storage space 32, the cleaning status of the object to be cleaned can be more reliably confirmed. The object to be cleaned before cleaning can be easily placed in the first frame 40. The object to be cleaned after cleaning can be easily removed from the first frame 40. As a result, the handling of particularly small objects to be cleaned can be made easier.

[0162] In the embodiment described above, the dishwasher 10 includes a housing 20, a holding part 25 (holding shelf 28, holding body 30) that can hold the items to be washed 100 and be placed inside the housing 20, and a nozzle 24 placed inside the housing 20. The holding body 30 includes a plurality of bottom frame parts 80, a front upper support part 82, a rear support part 86, and a front lower support part 84. The plurality of bottom frame parts 80 are arranged in a second direction D2. Each bottom frame part 80 extends in a first direction D1 that is not parallel to the second direction D2. The front upper support part 82 is located on one side (first side) of the bottom frame part 80 in a third direction D3 that is not parallel to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The rear support part 86 is located on one side (first side) of the bottom frame part 80 in the third direction D3. The rear support portion 86 is located on one side (the second side) of the front upper support portion 82 in the first direction D1. The front lower support portion 84 is located between the sole bone portion 80 and the front upper support portion 82 in the third direction D3. The front lower support portion 84 is located between the front upper support portion 82 and the rear support portion 86 in the first direction D1. The front upper support portion 82 extends in the second direction D2 or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction D2. The rear support portion 86 extends in the second direction D2 or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction D2. The front lower support portion 84 extends in the second direction D2 or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction D2.

[0163] According to the dishwasher 10 and holding unit 25 (holding shelf 28, holding body 30) of this embodiment, the items to be washed 100 can be held in an appropriate orientation. Furthermore, within the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10, the washing liquid sprayed from the nozzle 24 can suppress changes in the orientation of the items to be washed 100. Therefore, the items to be washed 100, which are held in an appropriate orientation, can be thoroughly washed. Thus, according to this embodiment, even small and / or light items to be washed 100, which are easily affected by the spraying of washing liquid, can be stably and appropriately washed by the dishwasher 10. The dishwasher 10 of this embodiment is suitable for items to be washed 100 such as tableware and cutlery for infants and toddlers.

[0164] In the embodiment described above, the holder 30 is capable of holding the object to be washed 100 and being positioned within the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10. The holder 30 includes a first frame 40 and a second frame 60 connected to the first frame 40 so as to be rotatable relative to the first frame 40. The first frame 40 and the second frame 60 can open and close the storage space 32 for the object to be washed 100, which is formed between the first frame 40 and the second frame 60, by relative rotation. The first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are capable of standing upright in both the closed and open states of the storage space 32, such that the axis of rotation 30RA of relative rotation is aligned vertically.

[0165] As described above, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 can be rotated (oscillated) relative to each other to close the storage space 32. Therefore, even small and / or light items to be washed 100 can be stably and appropriately washed by the dishwasher 10 while suppressing the dropping of the small and / or light items to be washed 100 from the holder 30. Furthermore, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are self-supporting in both the closed and open states of the storage space 32. Therefore, items to be washed can be easily accommodated in the open storage space 32. Items to be washed 100 can be easily removed from the storage space 32. For example, items to be washed before washing can be easily placed in the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 in an appropriate position. Items to be washed after washing can be easily removed from the first frame 40 and the second frame 60. Furthermore, the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are self-supporting while maintaining the rotation axis (oscillation axis) 30RA of their relative rotation (relative oscillation) in the vertical direction. Therefore, the holder 30 removed from the casing 20 of the dishwasher 10 can be used as is as a drying space or storage space for items to be washed. As described above, the holder 30 according to this embodiment makes it easy to handle small and / or light items to be washed. Small and / or light items to be washed can be properly washed by the dishwasher 10. The holder 30 according to this embodiment is suitable for washing items such as tableware and cutlery for infants and toddlers.

[0166] In one specific example of this embodiment, with the storage space 32 closed, the dimensions of the holder 30 along the third direction D3, which is vertical, are larger than the dimensions of the holder 30 along the first direction D1, which is perpendicular to the third direction D3. The first frame 40 and the second frame 60 may face the first direction D1. According to this specific example, when the storage space 32 is opened by relatively rotating (relatively swinging) the first frame 40 and the second frame 60, it becomes easier to access the storage space 32. In the illustrated example, the first opening 41 of the first frame 40 becomes larger, and the second opening 61 of the second frame 60 becomes larger. Therefore, the object to be cleaned before cleaning can be easily stored in the opened storage space 32. The object to be cleaned after cleaning can be easily removed from the storage space 32.

[0167] In one specific example of this embodiment, the relative rotational (relative swinging) range of the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 may be greater than 90°. According to this specific example, when the first frame 40 and the second frame 60 are rotated (relative swinging) relative to each other to open the storage space 32, it becomes easier to access the storage space 32. In the illustrated example, the first opening 41 of the first frame 40 becomes larger, and the second opening 61 of the second frame 60 becomes larger. Therefore, the object to be cleaned before cleaning can be easily stored in the opened storage space 32. The object to be cleaned after cleaning can be easily removed from the storage space 32.

[0168] In one specific example of this embodiment, the first frame 40 may include a lower storage section 42a and an upper storage section 42b for accommodating the items to be washed 100. The lower storage section 42a and the upper storage section 42b may overlap in a third direction D3, which is vertical when the first frame 40 is standing upright. According to this specific example, small items to be washed 100 can be held in two layers with an appropriate gap in the third direction D3, which is vertical. Therefore, by effectively utilizing the space in the third direction D3, which is vertical, small items to be washed 100 can be efficiently washed in the dishwasher 10.

[0169] In one specific example of this embodiment, the second frame 60 may include a second frame body 70 connected to the first frame 40, and a lid 76 connected to the second frame body 70 so as to be rotatable (relatively swingable) relative to the second frame body 70. The second frame 60 may include a main storage section 62a and an auxiliary storage section 62b formed between the second frame body 70 and the lid 76. The lid 76 may be able to open and close the auxiliary storage section 62b by rotating (relatively swinging) relative to the second frame body 70 when the main storage section 62a between the first frame 40 and the second frame body 70 is closed. According to this specific example, items to be washed 100 that are smaller and / or lighter than tableware 101 and cutlery can be stored in the auxiliary storage section 62b. The auxiliary storage section 62b can be opened and closed independently of the main storage section 62a when the storage space 32 is closed. Therefore, by using the auxiliary storage section 62b for small and / or light items to be washed, the items to be washed 100 can be easily handled while preventing them from falling from the holder 30. According to this specific example, small and / or light items to be washed 100 can be properly washed by the dishwasher 10.

[0170] In the embodiment described above, the holder 30 can hold the items to be washed 100 and be placed inside the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10. The holder 30 includes a lower housing section 42a and an upper housing section 42b for accommodating the items to be washed 100. The lower housing section 42a and the upper housing section 42b overlap in a third direction D3, which is vertical when the holder 30 is standing upright. The dimensions of the holder 30 along the third direction D3 are larger than the dimensions of the holder 30 along the first direction D1, which is perpendicular to the third direction D3.

[0171] According to this embodiment, small items to be washed 100 can be held in two layers with appropriate spacing in the third vertical direction D3. Therefore, by effectively utilizing the space in the third vertical direction D3, small items to be washed 100 can be efficiently washed in the dishwasher 10. In addition, the dimensions along the first direction D1, which is perpendicular to the third direction D3, have been reduced. Therefore, the space inside the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10 can be effectively utilized.

[0172] In one specific example of this embodiment, when the holder 30 is in a self-supporting state, it may include a top frame portion 37 that faces the storage space 32 for accommodating the object to be cleaned 100 from above in the vertical direction. The top frame portion 37 may include a plurality of bone portions 31 arranged at intervals. By providing the top frame portion 37, the holder 30 can stably hold small and / or light objects to be cleaned 100. In addition, the holder 30 can be easily handled by grasping the plurality of bone portions 31 arranged at intervals. For example, it is possible to suppress the holder 30 from becoming larger in the third direction D3 without providing a gripping handle.

[0173] This embodiment has been described with reference to specific examples, but the above-mentioned examples do not limit this embodiment. The above-described embodiment can be implemented in various other examples, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, and additions can be made without departing from its essence.

[0174] For example, in the illustrated example, the holder 30 included a bottom frame 80, a front upper support 82, a front lower support 84, and a rear support 86, but is not limited to this example. The holding shelf 28 may include the bottom frame 80, the front upper support 82, the front lower support 84, and the rear support 86 in place of or in addition to the holder 30. The holding shelf 28 may also include the bottom frame 80, the front upper support 82, the front lower support 84, the rear support 86, and a second rear support 88 in place of or in addition to the holder 30. According to this example, during washing using the dishwasher 10, the items to be washed held on the holding shelf 28 can be held in an appropriate orientation. Furthermore, within the housing 20 of the dishwasher 10, the washing liquid sprayed from the nozzle 24 can suppress changes in the orientation of the items to be washed held on the holding shelf 28. Therefore, the items to be washed, held in an appropriate orientation by the holding shelf 28, can be thoroughly washed. As described above, even small and / or light items that are prone to changing position due to the spraying of the cleaning solution can be stably and appropriately cleaned by the dishwasher 10. This modified version of the dishwasher 10 is also suitable for cleaning items such as baby dishes and cutlery. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0175] D1: First direction, D2: Second direction, D3: Third direction, 10: Dishwasher, 20: Housing, 20a: Washing space, 21: Housing body, 22: Door, 23: Shelf support, 24: Nozzle, 25: Holding part, 28: Holding shelf, 30: Holding body, 30RA: Rotation axis, 31: Frame, 31a: Opening, 32: Storage space, 33: Legs, 34: Front frame, 35: Rear frame, 36: Bottom frame, 37: Top frame, 38: Side frame, 40: First frame, 41: First opening, 42: First storage section, 42a: Lower storage section, 42b: Upper storage section, 44: First front frame section, 46: First bottom frame section, 47: First top frame section, 48: First side frame section, 50: First frame body, 51: First partition material, 52: Mounting section, 53a: First horizontal support section, 53b: Second horizontal support section, 54: Connecting frame section, 54a: Section (front lower support section 84), 54b: Section, 55: Rack, 56: Mounting section, 57: Frame section, 57x: Long frame section (front upper support section 82), 57y: Short frame section 58: Intermediate horizontal support section, 59: Rack connecting section, 59x: Bottom section, 59y: Rear support section, 59z: Front lower support section, 60: Second frame, 61: Second opening, 62: Second storage section, 62a: Main storage section, 62b: Auxiliary storage section, 65: Second rear frame section, 66: Second bottom frame section, 67: Second top frame section, 68: Second side frame section, 69: Partition frame section, 70: Second frame body, 71: Second partition material, 72: Mounting section, 73: Partition wall section, 73a: First wall section, 73b: 2 Wall section, 74: Partition wall section, 76: Lid, 76RA: Rotation axis, 77: Lid hinge section, 80: Base frame section, 82: Front upper support section, 84: Front lower support section, 86: Rear support section, 88: Second rear support section, 90: Protruding plate section, 91: Edge, 92: Bulging section, 98: Hinge section, 99: Fixing device, 99a: Convex section, 99b: Receiving section, 100: Object to be washed, 100S: Object to be washed, 100L: Object to be washed, 101: Dish, 101X: Dish, 101Y: Dish, 102: Inner surface, 103: Outer surface, 104: Upper edge, 105: Base

Claims

1. The casing and A holding unit that can hold the object to be cleaned and be placed inside the housing, The housing comprises a nozzle arranged within the housing, The aforementioned retaining part is A plurality of base bones arranged in a second direction, wherein each base bone extends in a first direction non-parallel to the second direction, A front upper support portion is located on one side of the sole bone portion in a third direction that is not parallel to both the first and second directions, A rear support portion is located on one side in the third direction from the base bone portion and on one side in the first direction from the front upper support portion, It includes a front lower support portion located between the sole bone portion and the front upper support portion in the third direction, and located between the front upper support portion and the rear support portion in the first direction, The aforementioned front upper support portion extends in the second direction or is arranged in multiple locations in the second direction. The rear support portion extends in the second direction or is arranged in multiples in the second direction. The aforementioned front lower support portion extends in the second direction or is arranged in multiples in the second direction, in a dishwasher.

2. Multiple rear support portions are arranged in the second direction, The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the edge of one side of each rear support in the third direction is located on the one side in the third direction as it moves toward the one side in the first direction.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, wherein the edge on one side of each rear support portion in the third direction includes a bulging portion.

4. The aforementioned front upper support portion extends linearly in the second direction, Multiple front lower support portions are arranged in the second direction, The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein each front lower support portion extends linearly and is inclined with respect to the third direction so as it moves toward the other side in the third direction, it is positioned toward one side in the first direction.

5. The holding portion includes a second rear support portion located on one side in the third direction from the base bone portion, The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the second rear support portion is located between the front lower support portion and the rear support portion in the first direction.

6. A holder that can hold the object to be washed and be placed inside the casing of a dishwasher, The first frame and, The device comprises a second frame connected to the first frame so as to be rotatable relative to the first frame, The first frame and the second frame can rotate relative to each other, thereby opening and closing the storage space for the object to be cleaned, which is formed between the first frame and the second frame. The first frame and the second frame are a holder that can stand independently in both the closed and open states of the housing space, such that the axis of rotation of relative rotation is aligned with the vertical direction.

7. With the aforementioned storage space closed, The dimensions of the retainer along the third direction, which is vertical, are greater than the dimensions of the retainer along the first direction, which is perpendicular to the third direction. The holder according to claim 6, wherein the first frame and the second frame face each other in the first direction.

8. The first frame includes a lower housing section and an upper housing section for housing the object to be cleaned, The holder according to claim 6, wherein the lower housing portion and the upper housing portion overlap in the third direction which is the vertical direction when the first frame is in a self-supporting state.

9. The second frame includes a second frame body connected to the first frame, and a cover connected to the second frame body so as to be rotatable relative to the second frame body. The second frame includes a main housing section and an auxiliary housing section formed between the second frame body and the lid, The retainer according to claim 6, wherein the lid can open and close the auxiliary housing by rotating relative to the second frame body when the main housing between the first frame and the second frame body 70 is closed.

10. A plurality of base bones arranged in a second direction, wherein each base bone extends in a first direction non-parallel to the second direction, A front upper support portion is located on one side of the sole bone portion in a third direction that is not parallel to both the first and second directions, A rear support portion is located on one side in the third direction from the base bone portion and on one side in the first direction from the front upper support portion, The structure comprises a front lower support portion located between the sole bone portion and the front upper support portion in the third direction, and between the front upper support portion and the rear support portion in the second direction, The aforementioned front upper support portion extends in the second direction, or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction. The rear support portion extends in the second direction, or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction. The holder according to claim 6, wherein the front lower support portion extends in the second direction or a plurality of portions are arranged in the second direction.

11. The first frame includes the base bone portion, the front upper support portion, the rear support portion, and the front lower support portion. The holder according to claim 10, wherein the first frame faces the second frame in the first direction and is located on the other side of the second frame in the first direction when the housing space is closed.

12. A holder that can hold the object to be washed and be placed inside the casing of a dishwasher, A plurality of base bones arranged in a second direction, wherein each base bone extends in a first direction non-parallel to the second direction, A front upper support portion is located on one side of the sole bone portion in a third direction that is not parallel to both the first and second directions, A rear support portion is located on one side in the third direction from the base bone portion and on one side in the first direction from the front upper support portion, The structure comprises a front lower support portion located between the sole bone portion and the front upper support portion in the third direction, and between the front upper support portion and the rear support portion in the second direction, The aforementioned front upper support portion extends in the second direction, or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction. The rear support portion extends in the second direction, or multiple portions are arranged in the second direction. The aforementioned front lower support portion is a holder that extends in the second direction or is arranged in multiple locations in the second direction.

13. A holder that can hold the object to be washed and be placed inside the casing of a dishwasher, It comprises a lower storage section and an upper storage section for accommodating the object to be washed, The lower housing section and the upper housing section overlap in a third direction which is vertical when the holder is in a self-supporting state. A retainer in which the dimensions of the retainer along the third direction are greater than the dimensions of the retainer along the first direction perpendicular to the third direction.

14. In its self-supporting state, the storage space for accommodating the object to be cleaned is further provided with a top frame portion that faces the storage space from above in the vertical direction. The holder according to any one of claims 6 to 13, wherein the top frame portion includes a plurality of bone portions arranged at intervals.

15. A holder according to any one of claims 6 to 13, The aforementioned housing and, A dishwasher comprising a nozzle arranged inside the aforementioned housing.

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