Tilting Dishwasher Rack Supports for Flexible Pot Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dishwasher racks face challenges in efficiently positioning medium/large pots and pans, leading to reduced loading capacity and washing/drying efficacy due to static supports and limited flexibility in loading and repositioning.
Innovation Solution
A dishwasher rack with folding/pivoting supports, comprising a frame and a bottom support with hook devices for optimal positioning of pots and pans, allowing better utilization of the washing tank's volume and improved loading flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If pots and pans are positioned with the bottom facing up on static supports, then the loading capacity is reduced, but the washing and drying efficacy is maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure transitions from a static configuration to a dynamic one, allowing the support surface to tilt and fold. This enables the support to adapt its orientation based on the pot position, allowing pots to be placed bottom-down while maintaining optimal washing jet alignment and increasing loading capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is divided into multiple segments or components that can move independently relative to each other. This segmentation allows the support surface to be repositioned and tilted to accommodate different pot orientations without moving the entire rack structure
2Productivity
If rotatable supports are used to improve pot positioning, then the washing efficacy is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of complex rotatable mechanisms, the invention uses a simpler dynamic system where the support can tilt and fold along defined axes. This reduces mechanical complexity while still achieving the necessary pot orientation adjustment for optimal washing jet alignment
Solution Approach 2:
Rather than rotating the support to achieve proper orientation, the invention inverts the approach by tilting and folding the support structure to bring the pot into the correct position relative to fixed washing jets, simplifying the mechanical requirements
3Stability of the object's composition
If sliding guides with wires are used to constrain supports, then the support stability is improved, but the loading flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates dynamic elements that allow movement between fixed stable positions and adjusted positions. The tilting and folding capabilities enable the support to maintain stability during operation while allowing flexible repositioning for different loading configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The support is segmented into movable sections that can be independently positioned. This allows the structure to maintain stability in each position while enabling flexible reconfiguration for different pot sizes and orientations, overcoming the limitations of continuous sliding guides
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient washing and drying of pots and pans by allowing optimal orientation and increased loading capacity, enhancing the overall performance and flexibility of the dishwasher.
Implementation Method 1
the wrong positioning of pots and pans, that is with the axis perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to that of the washing jets, leads to a reduction of the washing and/or drying efficacy
Implementation Method 2
the wrong positioning of pots and pans, that is with the axis perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to that of the washing jets, leads to a reduction of the washing and/or drying efficacy
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AI summary
The invention relates to a dishwasher rack (1) comprising a bottom (30) from which a plurality of walls (31,32,33,34) extend, a first pivoting support (3) arranged on the bottom (30) of the rack (1), wherein the first support (3) comprises a corrugated strip (19,19'); this first support (3) is movable between a lowered position, wherein the corrugated strip (19,19') extends inside the rack (1), and a raised position, wherein the corrugated strip (19,19') is substantially parallel to the bottom (30).