Bracket assemblies, cupboards and dishwashers

Abstract

A bracket, bracket assembly, cupboard, and dishwasher, the bracket assembly comprising a support frame (10), a rack (30), and a bracket (20), the rack (30) being removably connected to the support frame (10), the bracket (20) being connected to the rack (30), the bracket (20) being supported by the support frame (10) and capable of supporting an article, and the bracket (20) being extendable and retractable in a first direction toward the rack (30) and away from the rack (30), thereby switching between an unfolded state and a folded state.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This disclosure claims priority to a Chinese patent disclosure filed with the China Patent Office on February 1, 2023, with disclosure number 202310078385.2, entitled "Bracket Assembly, Dish Cabinet and Dishwasher," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This disclosure claims priority to a Chinese patent disclosure filed with the China Patent Office on February 1, 2023, with disclosure number 202320148727.9, entitled "Bracket Assembly, Dish Cabinet and Dishwasher," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the field of cleaning technology, and in particular to a bracket assembly, a dish cabinet including the bracket assembly, and a dishwasher including the dish cabinet. [Background technology]

[0004] Currently, increasing the dish capacity of dishwashers is a future trend. Since the internal space of a dishwasher is fixed, related technologies generally adopt the method of attaching accessories such as bowl racks or chopstick / fork racks to the dish rack to increase the dish capacity. However, these accessories take up internal space when not in use. Furthermore, washing pots is an essential need when using a dishwasher, and their placement places certain demands on the dish rack space. Therefore, there are problems with the means of attaching accessories to the dish rack, which have significant limitations on their use, or require users to manually remove the accessories, which affects the loading of other dishes and results in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present disclosure aims to solve one of the technical problems in the prior art to a certain extent, and therefore, one object of the present disclosure is to provide a bracket assembly that has a foldable bracket, which can be unfolded when in use to expand storage space, and folded when not in use to facilitate storage.

[0006] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a cupboard, including the above bracket assembly.

[0007] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a dishwasher, including the above-mentioned dish cabinet.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the disclosed bracket assembly, the assembly comprises a support frame, a rack, and a bracket, wherein the rack is removably connected to the support frame, the bracket is connected to the rack, the bracket is supported by the support frame and can support an item, and the bracket is extendable and retractable along a first direction toward the rack and away from the rack, thereby switching between an unfolded state and a folded state.

[0009] According to the bracket assembly of the presently disclosed embodiment, a foldable bracket is provided, which allows the bracket to be unfolded when in use to expand storage space, and folded when not in use for convenient storage.

[0010] Furthermore, the bracket assembly of the above embodiment of the present disclosure further has the following additional technical features.

[0011] In some embodiments, the support frame comprises a body portion and a grappling coupling portion, the grappling coupling portion is connected to the body portion, and the rack is grapplingly coupled to the grappling coupling portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, a hook-and-loop cavity is formed between the hook-and-loop portion and the main body portion, the rack has a first branch and a second branch, the upper end of the first branch is connected to the upper end of the second branch, the first branch is inserted into the hook-and-loop cavity and connected, and the bracket is connected to the second branch.

[0013] In some embodiments, a sidewall of the hook-and-loop cavity is matingly coupled with the first support.

[0014] In some embodiments, the support frame further includes a first positioning rib and a second positioning rib, and the first positioning rib and the second positioning rib are respectively provided on opposite sides of the second support portion to regulate the position of the rack.

[0015] In some embodiments, the bracket comprises a folding frame and a shelf, the folding frame being connected to the rack and the shelf being connected to the folding frame, wherein the folding frame is extendable and retractable along directions toward and away from the rack to fold and unfold the shelf.

[0016] In some embodiments, the folding frame comprises a plurality of rod groups, one of which is connected to the rack, and the plurality of rod groups are sequentially connected in a direction away from the rack, wherein the rod groups comprise first and second connecting rods hingedly connected to each other across each other, the first connecting rod in one rod group is hingedly connected to the rack, the second connecting rod is slidingly connected to the rack, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod in adjacent rod groups are hingedly connected alternately.

[0017] In some embodiments, the rack comprises a first side plate and a second side plate arranged at a distance from each other, and a first connecting rod in one rod group is rotatably connected between the first side plate and the second side plate, and / or a second connecting rod is slidably connected between the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0018] In some embodiments, a hinge connection position between a first connecting rod and the rack in one rod group is higher than a sliding connection position between the second connecting rod and the rack.

[0019] In some embodiments, the shelf includes a plurality of shelves, and the plurality of shelves correspond one-to-one to the plurality of rod groups, and the shelf is connected to one of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod in the corresponding rod group.

[0020] According to the disclosed embodiment of the dish cabinet, it comprises a dish basket and the above-mentioned bracket assembly, wherein the support frame is connected to the dish basket and supports the bracket, and the bracket is suspended above the bottom wall of the dish basket.

[0021] The cupboard of the disclosed embodiment can be connected to a bracket assembly, which improves the flexibility of use of the cupboard, and has a simple structure and is easy to assemble.

[0022] In some embodiments, the support frame has an attachment cavity, the lower end of the support frame has an attachment port, and the support frame has a snap clip. The dish basket has a fixing frame, which is inserted into the support frame through the attachment port and is fastened by the snap clip.

[0023] According to the dishwasher of the disclosed embodiment, the dishwasher includes a main body and the above-mentioned dish cabinet, wherein a washing cavity with an open front is formed in the main body, and the dish cabinet is disposed in the washing cavity.

[0024] According to the dishwasher of the presently disclosed embodiment, the number of dishes that can be accommodated and the number of dishes that can be washed can be increased, thereby improving the washing efficiency of the dishwasher.

[0025] In some embodiments, a plurality of cupboards are provided in the main body and arranged along the vertical direction.

[0026] In some embodiments, the cupboard is disposed within the body so as to be removable along a first direction.

[0027] In order to more clearly explain the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings necessary for describing the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on the structures shown in these drawings without any creative work. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a cupboard in some embodiments of the present disclosure (showing the bracket in an expanded state). [Figure 2] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a cupboard in some embodiments of the present disclosure (showing the brackets in a folded state). FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a support frame according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a support frame according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a support frame in some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a portion of a bracket assembly (showing a rack and bracket) in some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a portion of a cupboard in some embodiments of the present disclosure (showing the dish basket and fixed frame); FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] The realization of the objectives, functional features and advantages of the present disclosure will be further explained in detail in combination with the embodiments and with reference to the drawings.

[0030] Currently, increasing the dish capacity of dishwashers is a future trend. Since the internal space of a dishwasher is fixed, related technologies generally adopt the method of attaching accessories such as bowl racks or chopstick / fork racks to the dish rack to increase the dish capacity. However, these accessories take up internal space when not in use. Furthermore, washing pots is an essential need when using a dishwasher, and their placement places certain demands on the dish rack space. Therefore, there are problems with the means of attaching accessories to the dish rack, which have significant limitations on their use, or require users to manually remove the accessories, which affects the loading of other dishes and results in a poor user experience.

[0031] For this reason, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, a bracket assembly is provided, which can expand the supporting space, and the bracket is attached to one side of the support frame. When in use, the bracket is unfolded to load items, and when not in use, the bracket is stored on one side of the support frame, which does not affect the placement of other items, and is practical, convenient, and comfortable to use.

[0032] The following describes in detail the embodiments of the present disclosure, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar designations throughout refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are illustrative and are used to explain the present disclosure, but should not be understood as limiting the present disclosure.

[0033] 1 to 7 , a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a support frame 10, a rack 30, and a bracket 20, wherein the rack 30 is detachably connected to the support frame 10, the bracket 20 is connected to the rack 30, and the bracket 20 is supported by the support frame 10 to support items, and the bracket 20 is extendable and contractible in a first direction toward and away from the rack 30, thereby allowing the bracket 20 to be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state, making it easier for a user to adjust and improving practicality. Specifically, the bracket 20 is connected to the rack 30 and has an unfolded state and a folded state. In the unfolded state, a user can place items on the bracket 20 to expand storage space, and when the bracket 20 is not needed, the user can adjust the bracket 20 to a folded state, storing the bracket 20 on one side of the rack 30 for easier management. Furthermore, the storage space can be adjusted when the bracket 20 is unfolded; the bracket 20 needs to be pulled away from the rack 30 when unfolding, and the user can select the unfolded position or extended length of the bracket 20 depending on the size of the item that needs to be placed on it, thereby improving space utilization. Also, an appropriate storage space can improve the stability of the items placed on the bracket 20 and reduce shaking. When in use, the rack 30 can be connected to the support frame 10, thereby increasing the storage attachment capacity, and the detachable connection between the support frame 10 and the rack 30 can increase application flexibility.

[0034] According to the bracket assembly of the disclosed embodiment, a foldable bracket is provided, which allows the bracket to be unfolded when in use to expand storage space, and folded when not in use for convenient storage.

[0035] In practical applications, for example, when the bracket assembly is applied to a dishwasher, the bracket assembly can be added to the dish cabinet 100. When more dishes need to be stored, the bracket 20 can be unfolded to expand the storage space and improve washing efficiency. When a user needs to wash a large item, the bracket 20 can be folded and stored, improving the flexibility of the bracket assembly and eliminating the need for removal, improving user convenience. In other words, the bracket assembly can form a supporting space within the washing cavity, which is advantageous for improving space utilization and can be quickly stored when not in use.

[0036] 3 and 4, the support frame 10 optionally includes a main body 14 and a hooking portion 15, the hooking portion 15 is connected to the main body 14, and the rack 30 is hooked to the hooking portion 15, thereby facilitating the connection between the rack 30 and the support frame 10. That is, the rack 30 can be directly connected to the support frame 10, which is advantageous for simplifying the structure and improving the stability of the connection and the flexibility of use.

[0037] Alternatively, the support frame 10 may not be provided with the hook connection 15, and the rack 30 may be directly hook-connected to the main body 14, which advantageously forms an interface on the main body suitable for the hook connection of the rack 30.

[0038] 5, a hooking cavity 104 is optionally formed between the hooking portion 15 and the main body 14, the rack 30 has a first support portion 31 and a second support portion 32, the upper end of the first support portion 31 is connected to the upper end of the second support portion 32, the first support portion 31 is inserted into the hooking cavity 104, and the bracket 20 is connected to the second support portion 32. That is, one portion of the hooking portion 15 is fitted into the hooking cavity 104, and the other portion of the hooking portion 15 is connected to the bracket 20, thereby fixing the bracket 20 to the support frame 10. Here, the first support portion 31 is inserted into the hooking cavity 104 to improve assembly stability and increase the contact area between the rack 30 and the support frame 10, and the hooking cavity 104 serves to prevent the first support portion 31 from shaking when a load is applied to the bracket 20.

[0039] Optionally, the side wall of the hook-and-loop cavity 104 can be engaged with the first support 31 to improve connection stability. Specifically, the first support 31 can be inserted into the hook-and-loop cavity 104 for connection, and the first support 31 can be engaged with the side wall of the hook-and-loop cavity 104 to fix the first support 31 in the hook-and-loop cavity 104. Specifically, an engaging hook 151 is provided on the inner wall of the hook-and-loop cavity 104, and an engaging hole 301 is provided in the first support 31. When the first support 31 is inserted into the hook-and-loop cavity 104, the engaging hook 151 engages with the engaging hole 301 to form an engaging connection, further improving connection stability and structural strength.

[0040] 3 to 5, the support frame 10 may optionally further include a first positioning rib 11 and a second positioning rib 12, which are respectively provided on opposite sides of the second support portion 32 to regulate the position of the rack 30. That is, the first support portion 31 is inserted and connected to the support frame 10 to position the rack 30 in the vertical direction, and the positioning ribs are located on both sides of the second support portion 32 to position the rack 30 in the horizontal direction, which is advantageous for improving the stability of the connection between the support frame 10 and the rack 30 and improving the structural strength of the bracket assembly.

[0041] Alternatively, the support frame 10 may be made of metal, which is advantageous in improving the structural strength and durability.

[0042] 6, optionally, the bracket 20 includes a folding frame and a shelf 22, the folding frame is connected to the rack 30, and the shelf 22 is connected to the folding frame, where the folding frame is extendable in a direction toward the rack 30 and a direction away from the rack 30, thereby allowing the shelf 22 to be folded and unfolded. The shelf 22 can be used to support and place items, and the folding frame can be connected to the support frame 10 and also to the shelf 22, allowing the shelf 22 to be folded or unfolded relative to the support frame 10 to provide a storage space.

[0043] Referring to Figure 6, optionally, the folding frame has a plurality of rod groups 21, one of which is connected to a rack 30, and the rod groups 21 are sequentially connected in a direction away from the rack 30, so that the folding frame can extend in a direction away from the rack 30, wherein the rod groups 21 have first connecting rods 21a and second connecting rods 21b that cross each other and are hingedly connected, the first connecting rod 21a of one rod group 21 is hingedly connected to the rack 30, and the second connecting rod 21b is slidingly connected to the rack 30, and the first connecting rods 21a and second connecting rods 21b of adjacent rod groups 21 are hingedly connected alternately. That is, the second connecting rod 21b is slidable on the rack 30, and when one end of the second connecting rod 21b slides, the other end of the second connecting rod 21b can be driven to move closer to or away from the rack 30. When the second connecting rod 21b moves, the first connecting rod 21a, which is hingedly connected to the second connecting rod 21b across the first connecting rod 21b, rotates at the hinge connection point, thereby rotating the hinge connection point between the first connecting rod 21a and the rack 30, thereby changing the state of the rod group 21. In this way, the rod group 21 can be movably connected to the rack 30 through the hinge connection between the first connecting rod 21a and the support frame 10 and the sliding connection between the second connecting rod 21b and the rack 30, and this provides high stability during sliding, which is advantageous for quick adjustment.

[0044] Optionally, both the first connecting rod 21a and the second connecting rod 21b can be slidably connected to the rack 30 to improve the flexibility of adjustment.

[0045] Optionally, the plurality of first connecting rods 21a are parallel to each other, and the plurality of second connecting rods 21b are parallel to each other, so that the balance and stability of the bracket 20 can be improved.

[0046] 1-2 and 6, in some embodiments of the bracket 20 of the present disclosure, multiple rod groups 21 are sequentially connected, and in two adjacent rod groups 21, the ends of one pair of connecting rods are hingedly connected to the ends of the other pair of connecting rods. The first connecting rod 21a and the second connecting rod 21b cross each other to form an "X"-shaped structure, which improves the balance and structural strength of the bracket 20. The provision of multiple rod groups 21 allows the bracket 20 to expand and contract in directions toward and away from the support frame 10, with a wide expansion and contraction range, a simple structure, easy to fabricate, and high stability.

[0047] Here, the first connecting rod 21a and the second connecting rod 21b may both be installed as straight rods, and each rod group 21 may form a diamond structure with an adjacent rod group 21. In the unfolded state, the multiple rod groups 21, each consisting of a plurality of first connecting rods 21a and a plurality of second connecting rods 21b, may jointly form multiple diamond structures. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 when the multiple rod groups 21 are folded, the intersections of two adjacent rod groups 21 are close to each other, thereby achieving the folding purpose of the bracket 20. In FIG. 1 when the multiple rod groups 21 are extended, the intersections of two adjacent rod groups 21 are farther apart from each other, thereby achieving the unfolding purpose of the bracket 20. By installing multiple rod groups 21, a multiplicative unfolding or extension effect is achieved, thereby increasing the unfolded length of the bracket 20 and expanding the storage space. Furthermore, each intersection is formed by the first connecting rod 21a and the second connecting rod 21b, which are hinged to each other, thereby effectively improving the support strength of the frame.

[0048] Optionally, a hinge coupling axis may be provided at the intersection of the corresponding first connecting rod 21a and second connecting rod 21b, which facilitates relative rotation of the first connecting rod 21a and the second connecting rod 21b, thereby improving the flexibility of extension and contraction of the bracket 20 and the connection stability of the first connecting rod 21a and the second connecting rod 21b.

[0049] 6, the rack 30 may optionally include a first side plate 33 and a second side plate 34 spaced apart to form a double structure, which is advantageous for reducing the weight of the rack 30 and improving the structural strength of the rack 30. Specifically, the first connecting rod 21a in one rod group 21 is rotatably connected between the first side plate 33 and the second side plate 34, and / or the second connecting rod 21b is slidably connected between the first side plate 33 and the second side plate 34, which is advantageous for improving the structural stability when the connecting rods are connected to the rack 30.

[0050] Optionally, the hinge connection position between the first connecting rod 21a and the rack 30 in one rod group 21 is higher than the sliding connection position between the second connecting rod 21b and the rack 30. When the user unfolds or folds the rack, the second connecting rod 21b can move below the rack 30, which is advantageous for improving the stability of the fit by utilizing gravity, and the sliding connection position being located at the bottom makes it difficult to touch and see, which is advantageous for improving practicality and aesthetics. On the other hand, by moving the second connecting rod 21b below the rack 30, the second connecting rod 21b can always be kept flush when unfolding or folding multiple rod groups, which avoids interference with the top of the equipment or the equipment door.

[0051] According to the bracket assembly of one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack 30 includes a hinge coupling portion 35 and a guide portion, the hinge coupling portion 35 being located at the top of the rack 30 and the guide portion being located at the bottom of the rack 30, the guide portion being provided with a guide groove 105 extending in the up-down direction, and a sliding portion 211 being provided at the end of the second connecting rod 21b of one rod group 21, the sliding portion 211 being slidably fitted into the guide groove 105. Specifically, the guide groove 105 is used to limit the sliding range of the second connecting rod 21b, and the sliding portion 211 is fitted into the guide groove 105 to facilitate sliding, and the end of the second connecting rod 21b is prevented from slipping out of the guide groove 105, improving sliding stability and facilitating user operation.

[0052] Optionally, a locking structure is provided on the inner surface of the guide groove 105, and a locking structure is provided at the upper end and / or lower end of the guide part to position the bracket 20. Specifically, the locking structure protrudes from the inner surface of the guide groove 105, and when the guide part 211 slides into the guide groove 105, the locking structure locks the sliding part 211 in a predetermined position, thereby positioning the folding frame in a predetermined position.

[0053] Here, the locking structure may be two protrusion structures installed opposite each other on the inside of the guide groove 105, so that both ends of the sliding portion 211 can play the role of locking and regulating, which is advantageous in maintaining stability in the folded and unfolded states.

[0054] For example, a locking structure is provided at both the upper and lower ends of guide part 15, and when bracket 20 is unfolded, sliding part 211 moves upward along guide groove 105, and when bracket 20 is unfolded to its maximum angle, sliding part 211 slides into the locking structure, creating a distinct step sensation that alerts the user that bracket 20 has reached its maximum angle and makes it easier for the user to load items. When bracket 20 is folded, sliding part 211 moves downward along guide groove 105 and slides into the lower locking structure, restricting the position of bracket 20 and positioning it stably and reliably on one side of support frame 10.

[0055] 6, the shelves 22 can optionally include multiple shelves 22 to increase storage space, and the multiple shelves 22 correspond one-to-one to the multiple rod groups 21, and each shelf 22 is connected to one of the first connecting rod 21a and the second connecting rod 21b in the corresponding rod group 21. That is, the multiple shelves 22 can be directly connected to the connecting rods, and the multiple shelves 22 can be folded or unfolded according to the extension and contraction of the multiple rod groups 21, which facilitates use and simplifies the structure.

[0056] Specifically, the shelves 22 include a plurality of shelves 22 spaced apart along the direction toward the rack 30 and the direction away from the rack 30, and the plurality of shelves 22 approach each other when the bracket 20 is in a folded state, and the plurality of shelves 22 are spaced apart when the bracket 20 is in an unfolded state, thereby changing the distance between two adjacent shelves 22, and when the distance becomes small, the shelves 22 are accommodated to avoid occupying space, and when the distance becomes large, an accommodation space is formed between the two shelves 22, and items can be placed on the shelves 22 to fully utilize the accommodation space between the two shelves 22, thereby improving space utilization.

[0057] 6, optionally, shelf 22 includes a third connecting rod 223, both ends of which are connected to hooks 25, and hooks 25 can be hooked onto pivot pins 23 at the hinge joints between the ends of first connecting rod 21a and second connecting rod 21b, facilitating connection of shelves 22, and allowing multiple shelves 22 to be unfolded or folded according to the extension and contraction of first connecting rod 21a and second connecting rod 21b. Also, both ends of each connecting rod are provided with fasteners, and both ends of shelf 22 are provided with hooks 25 corresponding to the fasteners, and the hooks 25 are hooked onto the corresponding fasteners to connect shelf 22 to the connecting rods, which is advantageous for simplifying the structure, facilitating attachment and detachment, and improving usability.

[0058] Optionally, the shelf 22 includes a backrest 222 and an undertray 221. The backrest 222 is installed vertically, and the undertray 221 is connected to the lower end of the backrest 222 and is suitable for supporting items placed on the shelf 22. In use, the items are placed on the undertray 221 and leaned against the backrest 222, which improves the supporting stability and is advantageous for simplifying the structure of the shelf 22 and reducing the volume occupied by the shelf 22. Furthermore, when multiple shelves 22 are provided on the bracket assembly, the backrest 222 of the front shelf 22 and the backrest 222 and undertray 221 of the next shelf 22 can form a cavity with an open top, which is advantageous for placing items, preventing the items from falling, and improving the supporting effect.

[0059] Optionally, the backrest 222 includes a plurality of first horizontal rods 224 and a plurality of first vertical rods 225, the first vertical rods 225 extending in the vertical direction and spaced apart from one another in the horizontal direction, the first horizontal rods 224 connecting with the plurality of vertical rods, the lower ends of the first vertical rods 225 connected to the undertray 221, and when the bracket 20 is in the unfolded state, the undertray 221 and the vertical rods form an "L" shape with the opening facing upward. The plurality of first horizontal rods 224 and the plurality of first vertical rods 225 spaced apart form a net-like structure, which can prevent items from falling and can also improve the structural strength of the backrest 222. Optionally, the undertray 221 is directly composed of a first horizontal rod 224 and a first vertical rod 225, the first vertical rod 225 extends vertically and then horizontally to form an "L" shape, the lower end of the first vertical rod 225 is connected to the first horizontal rod 224, and the first horizontal rod 224 is connected to a plurality of first vertical rods 225 to form an undertray 221 suitable for supporting articles.

[0060] Optionally, the under-tray 221 includes a plurality of base frames arranged at intervals along a second direction, each of which is connected to a corresponding backrest 222, where the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Referring to FIG. 1 , the first direction may be the front-to-back direction, and the second direction may be the left-to-right direction. Specifically, the plurality of base frames may be used to support items, and the plurality of base frames may be connected to the corresponding backrests 222 to form a storage space. By arranging the plurality of base frames at intervals, the structure of the under-tray 221 can be simplified and the weight of the bracket 20 can be reduced. When the bracket 20 is used in a washing machine, washing water can pass between the plurality of base frames, allowing the washing water to fully contact the items in the under-tray 221 and improving the washing effect.

[0061] Optionally, the base frames of two adjacent shelves 22 may be staggered to facilitate space arrangement. Specifically, referring to the above, the backrests 222 are arranged along the first direction, and the backrests 222 can move closer to or farther away from each other as the folding frames expand and contract, and the base frames of two adjacent shelves 22 are staggered to allow the rear base frame to be inserted into the gap between the front base frame when the folding frames contract, so that the base frames of the two adjacent shelves 22 do not interfere with each other, and the base frames can be used to place items when the folding frames expand.

[0062] 1 to 7, the cupboard 100 of the disclosed embodiment comprises a dish basket 50 and the above-mentioned bracket assembly, the support frame 10 is connected to the dish basket 50 and supports the bracket 20, and the bracket 20 is suspended above the bottom wall of the dish basket 50, allowing the bracket 20 to be unfolded to expand the storage space of the cupboard 100, and the bracket 20 can be folded when not in use, eliminating the need to store and attach / detach the bracket 20, which is advantageous to improving the practicality of the cupboard 100 and has a simple structure and is easy to use.

[0063] According to the cupboard 100 of the disclosed embodiment, the storage space of the tableware basket 50 can be expanded by connecting the tableware basket 50 to the bracket assembly, and the bracket 20 has a folded state and an unfolded state, so that the user can adjust the state of the bracket 20 according to the actual situation, which provides convenience to the user.

[0064] 1 and 5, an optional mounting cavity 101 may be provided within the support frame 10, a mounting hole 102 may be provided at the bottom of the support frame 10, and snap clips 13 may be provided on the support frame 10. A fixing frame 40 may be provided on the tableware basket 50, and the fixing frame 40 may be inserted into the support frame 10 through the mounting hole 102 and secured by the snap clips 13. Specifically, the mounting hole 102 is used to insert the fixing frame 40 into the mounting cavity 101, and the snap clips 13 are used to position the fixing frame 40 for insertion into the support frame 10, which is advantageous for quick assembly and can improve the connection stability and structural strength between the fixing frame 40 and the support frame 10. As a result, by attaching a bracket assembly to the tableware basket 50 via the fixing frame 40, the supporting space can be expanded, and because the bracket assembly is directly connected to the fixing frame 40, no rivets or screws are required for fastening, making assembly easier and more flexible.

[0065] In actual application, when a user needs to expand the support space, the user connects the bracket assembly with the fixing frame 40, allowing the user to place an item on the bracket 20. Specifically, the user orients the mounting opening 102 of the support frame 10 in the extension direction of the fixing frame 40, inserts the fixing frame 40 into the mounting cavity 101, and then engages the snap clips 13 on the support frame 10 after the fixing frame 40 is inserted, thereby improving the connection stability. For example, when the snap clips 13 engage the fixing frame 40, the user feels a step or hears the sound of the snap clips 13 engaging, confirming that the support frame 10 and the fixing frame 40 are stably assembled, improving the user experience. The bracket 20 is connected to the support frame 10, allowing the bracket 20 to be fixed to the fixing frame 40 via the support frame 10, allowing the user to place an item on the bracket 20. Here, the support frame 10 and the fixing frame 40 may be detachably connected, which facilitates user maintenance and replacement, increases versatility, and reduces costs.

[0066] 3, a through hole 103 may be optionally provided on the side wall of the support frame 10, and the snap clip 13 may be connected to the lower edge of the through hole 103 and extend upward, with the snap clip 13 inclined toward the inside of the support frame 10 in the upward extending direction. The through hole 103 provides a movement space for the snap clip 13, and when it is necessary to separate the support frame 10 and the fixing frame 40, the shape of the snap clip 13 can be controlled via the through hole 103, so that the snap clip 13 can release the fixing frame 40. In addition, a reinforcing rib is provided on the outer surface of the snap clip 13, which can improve the structural strength of the snap clip 13. When it is necessary to adjust the state of the snap clip 13, the snap clip 13 can also be controlled by pulling the reinforcing rib.

[0067] Also, the snap clip 13 and the support frame 10 can be constructed integrally, which facilitates manufacturing.

[0068] Alternatively, the snap clip 13 may be a protruding structure on the inner wall of the support frame 10, thereby serving to lock the fixed frame 40.

[0069] Optionally, the outer top surface of the support frame 10 has a downwardly sloping slope, which prevents water and dust from accumulating during use and facilitates cleaning and maintenance. Optionally, the fixing frame 40 includes a first mounting frame, which is configured as a U-shaped rod with a downwardly sloping opening. The first mounting frame is connected to the dish basket 50 and is suitable for insertion into the mounting opening 102 and locked by a snap clip 13. The U-shaped first mounting frame can improve the structural strength when connecting the support frame 10 to the fixing frame 40, and the snap clip 13 can be locked at the position of the cross rod of the first mounting frame. Referring to the above, after the closed end of the first mounting frame is inserted into the mounting chamber 101 through the mounting opening 102, the upper side of the closed end of the mounting frame abuts against the first positioning rib 11 and the lower side is locked by the snap clip 13.

[0070] Optionally, the stationary frame 40 may be made of a material such as wire, which provides increased structural strength.

[0071] 7, in some embodiments of the fixed frame 40 of the present disclosure, two first mounting frames 41 are installed horizontally, and one end of the two first mounting frames 41 extends a connecting rod 411 horizontally for connection, and the outer end extends downward to connect to the dish basket 50, for example, by welding. Here, the two first mounting frames 41 and the connecting rod 411 can be integrally formed. When the first mounting frame 41 is connected to the dish basket 50, a first bent portion 412 can be provided at the bottom of the first mounting frame 41, and the first bent portion 412 is bent inward of the dish basket 50. This provides a clearance space between the "U"-shaped first mounting frame 41 and the edge of the dish basket 50, which is suitable for mounting the support frame 10. After mounting, the support frame 10 can be flush with or positioned inside the dish basket 50, which is advantageous for space allocation.

[0072] Optionally, the tableware basket 50 further includes a guard frame, which is installed alongside the fixed frame 40 and faces the bracket assembly along the first direction. The guard frame can improve the stability of the bracket assembly in supporting items. When placing items on the bracket 20 of the bracket assembly, the regulating space formed between the guard frame and the bracket 20 can expand the storage space of the bracket 20 and also prevent the items from falling.

[0073] Furthermore, the guard frame has a plurality of vertical rods and horizontal rods, wherein the vertical rods are spaced apart along the horizontal direction and extend along the vertical direction, and the upper ends of the vertical rods are connected to the horizontal rods, wherein the horizontal rods face the edges of the dish basket 50 in the vertical direction, and wherein the lower ends of the vertical rods at both ends of the guard frame extend above the dish basket 50 and are welded and connected to the dish basket 50.

[0074] According to the dishwasher of the embodiment of the present disclosure, by applying the above-mentioned dish rack 100 in the dishwasher, the number of dishes that can be stored and washed can be increased, thereby improving the washing efficiency of the dishwasher.

[0075] 1, the first direction is selectably the front-to-rear direction of the main body, which is convenient for the user. That is, the bracket assembly can be connected to the rear side of the cupboard 100 and the main body, and when in use, after the rear bracket assembly is folded, it does not affect the user's normal use and can expand the storage space. Of course, the bracket assembly can be connected to the left or right side of the cupboard 100 and the main body.

[0076] When there are only a few dishes to store or wash, the user can fold the bracket assembly behind the dish basket 50, so that it does not interfere with the user's ability to put or take out dishes from the storage space of the dish basket 50. Particularly when the dish basket 50 is applied to an appliance with a drawer door, even when the dish basket 50 is closed or not fully pulled out, the bracket assembly does not interfere with the user's ability to place dishes and is not easily visible, thereby improving the practicality and aesthetics of the dish cabinet 100.

[0077] Optionally, multiple cupboards 100 are arranged vertically within the main body, which fully utilizes the vertical space within the main body, thereby increasing the storage capacity within the main body and improving space utilization and cleaning efficiency.

[0078] Optionally, the cupboard 100 is provided in the main body so that it can be pulled out along the front-to-back or left-to-right direction, making it easier for the user to take out dishes.

[0079] Optionally, a pulley can be installed at the bottom of the dish basket 50 to make it easier to move the dish basket 50, and the user can pull out the dish rack 100 in the forward and backward directions via the pulley, thereby saving effort and improving the smoothness of the pull-out.

[0080] In describing this disclosure, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "circumferential," and the like are intended merely to facilitate and simplify the description of this disclosure and do not indicate or imply that the indicated devices or elements have a particular orientation or should be configured or operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting this disclosure.

[0081] In the present disclosure, when a first feature is located "above" or "below" a second feature, the first and second features may be in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being located "above," "above," or "on" a second feature may mean that the first feature is located directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the horizontal elevation of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. A first feature being located "below," "below," or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is located directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or may simply mean that the horizontal elevation of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0082] In the description herein, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in the relevant embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. The exemplary expressions of the above terms in the present specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any embodiment or example. Furthermore, if not mutually inconsistent, a person skilled in the art may combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described herein.

[0083] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, the embodiments are merely illustrative and should not be understood as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art may make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments described above within the scope of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0084] 100 cupboard, 50 dish basket, 10 support frame, 101 mounting cavity, 11 first positioning rib, 12 second positioning rib, 102 mounting hole, 13 snap clip, 103 through hole, 104 hook connection cavity, 14 main body, 15 hook connection portion, 151 engaging hook, 30 rack, 31 first branch, 301 engaging hole, 32 second branch, 33 first side panel, 34 second side panel, 35 hinge connection portion, 105 guide groove, 20 bracket, 22 shelf, 25 hook, 23 pivot pin, 222 backrest, 221 undertray, 223 third connecting rod, 224 first horizontal rod, 225 first vertical rod, 21 rod group, 21a first connecting rod, 21b Second connecting rod, 211 sliding part, 40 fixed frame, 41 first mounting frame, 411 connecting rod, 412 first bending part.

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