CN113331762A - Dish washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a dishwasher, comprising: inner bag and water tank shell, inject the water storage chamber in the water tank shell, the water tank shell on have with the filler and the first delivery port of water storage chamber intercommunication, the water tank shell is installed on the inner bag of dish washer, just first delivery port with the inner bag intercommunication is with water in the water storage chamber is leading-in the inner bag, wherein, be equipped with the holding tank on the water tank shell, the water tank shell passes through holding tank and inner bag installation. The dishwasher provided by the embodiment of the invention has the advantages that the structure is simple, the installation is convenient, and the water for the dishwasher can be stored through the water tank, so that the dishwasher does not need to be connected and installed with a water faucet, the installation steps of the dishwasher and the water faucet are reduced, the placement and the use of the dishwasher are convenient, and the convenience in use of the dishwasher is improved.

Description

Dish washing machine

The application is divided into ' 2016-12-29 ', application number ' 201611248895.6 ', application name ' water tank for dish washer and dish washer with the same

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a dish washing machine.

Background

The dish washer of prior art, mostly all directly link to each other with tap, at the dish washer during operation, open tap, rivers are to the dish washer in order to be used for the washing, like this, the dish washer need be close to the tap setting and be connected the installation with tap, not only caused the limitation to the place position of dish washer, need realize being connected of dish washer and tap through devices such as connecting water pipe moreover, the installation step of dish washer has also been increased for dish washer is inconvenient and be unfavorable for the removal using.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention is directed to solving, at least to some extent, one of the technical problems in the related art. Therefore, the invention provides a dishwasher, which comprises a water tank, wherein the water tank can be used for storing water for the dishwasher, and the use convenience of the dishwasher is improved.

A dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: inner bag and water tank shell, inject the water storage chamber in the water tank shell, the water tank shell on have with the filler and the first delivery port of water storage chamber intercommunication, the water tank shell is installed on the inner bag of dish washer, just first delivery port with the inner bag intercommunication is with water in the water storage chamber is leading-in the inner bag, wherein, be equipped with the holding tank on the water tank shell, the water tank shell passes through holding tank and inner bag installation.

The dishwasher provided by the embodiment of the invention has the advantages that the structure is simple, the installation is convenient, and the water for the dishwasher can be stored through the water tank, so that the dishwasher does not need to be connected and installed with a water faucet, the installation steps of the dishwasher and the water faucet are reduced, the placement and the use of the dishwasher are convenient, and the convenience in use of the dishwasher is improved.

In addition, the dishwasher according to the above embodiment of the present invention may further have the following additional technical features:

optionally, the tank housing includes a back plate and a top plate connected to an upper edge of the back plate and extending forward, the receiving groove being configured between the top plate and the back plate.

Optionally, a water storage space is arranged in each of the back plate and the top plate, and the water storage space in the back plate is communicated with the water storage space in the top plate.

Optionally, the top plate is disposed on the top surface of the inner container, and the back plate is disposed on the back surface of the inner container.

Optionally, the water tank shell further comprises a left side plate and a right side plate, the left side edge is connected with the left side edge of the back plate and the left side edge of the top plate, and the right side plate is connected with the right side edge of the back plate and the right side edge of the top plate.

Optionally, one end of the inner container can be accommodated in the accommodating groove.

Optionally, the filler is provided in a top wall of the cistern housing.

Optionally, the top of the water tank shell is provided with an abdicating notch which is matched with the outer side of the top wall of the inner container and is opened at the front side.

Optionally, the method further comprises: and the filtering device is arranged at the water adding opening.

Optionally, the method further comprises: and the water drain valve is arranged at the first water outlet to open or close the first water outlet.

Optionally, a water level detection device is arranged in the water storage cavity to detect the water level in the water storage cavity.

Optionally, still include first baffle, first baffle is established the water storage intracavity and be in separate the chamber of adding water and go out the water cavity in the water storage intracavity, the filler with the chamber intercommunication of adding water, be equipped with on the water tank shell with second delivery port and first water inlet, second delivery port intercommunication the chamber of adding water with the water softener of dish washer, first water inlet intercommunication go out the water cavity with the water softener.

Optionally, an air inlet communicated with the water outlet cavity is formed in the water tank shell, and the air inlet is connected with an air outlet of the inner container.

Optionally, an air inlet pipe communicated with the air inlet and extending downwards is arranged in the water tank shell.

Optionally, when the dishwasher washes, the water level in the water outlet cavity is higher than the opening at the lower end of the air inlet pipe to close the opening, and when the dishwasher finishes washing, the water level in the water outlet cavity is lower than the opening at the lower end of the air inlet pipe to open the opening.

Optionally, the air inlet is lower than the filler.

Optionally, the upper end of the first partition plate is spaced from the upper wall of the water tank shell to form an air outlet channel, and the air outlet channel is communicated with the water outlet cavity and the water filling port.

Optionally, the method further comprises: the second partition plate is arranged in the water storage cavity to further separate a regeneration cavity communicated with the water outlet cavity, and a third water outlet communicated with the regeneration cavity is formed in the water tank shell.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an angle configuration for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of another angle configuration for a dishwasher in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an angle configuration for a dishwasher, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 is a sectional view taken along line B-B in fig. 5.

Reference numerals:

100: a dishwasher;

200: a water tank for a dishwasher;

1: water tank case, 11: water storage cavity, 111: water addition chamber, 112: water outlet cavity, 113: regeneration chamber, 12: water filling port, 13: first water outlet, 14: first water inlet, 15: second water outlet, 16: third water outlet, 17: air inlet, 171: intake pipe, 172: an opening at the lower end of the air inlet pipe;

2: first separator, 21: an air outlet channel;

3: a second separator;

4: a water level detection device;

5: a filtration device;

6: a water drain valve;

300: an inner container;

7: an air outlet of the inner container.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are illustrative and intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the invention.

Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means at least two, e.g., two, three, etc., unless specifically limited otherwise.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly stated or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly and can, for example, be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; may be mechanically coupled, may be electrically coupled or may be in communication with each other; they may be directly connected or indirectly connected through intervening media, or they may be connected internally or in any other suitable relationship, unless expressly stated otherwise. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

A water tank 200 for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to fig. 1 to 6, a sump 200 for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a sump housing 1, the sump housing 1 defining a water storage chamber 11 therein, the sump housing 1 having a filling port 12 and a first water outlet 13 communicating with the water storage chamber 11, the sump housing 1 being mounted on a tub 300 of the dishwasher, and the first water outlet 13 communicating with the tub 300 to guide water in the water storage chamber 11 into the tub 300.

Specifically, the water tank 200 for the dishwasher may be adapted to be mounted on the dishwasher 100, the water tank 200 for the dishwasher including a tank case 1, a water storage chamber 11 defined in the tank case 1, and a user may add dishwasher water into the water storage chamber 11 and may store the dishwasher water in the water storage chamber 11. Therefore, the dishwasher does not need to be connected with a water faucet for installation, installation steps of the dishwasher and the water faucet are reduced, the placement and the use of the dishwasher 100 are convenient, and the convenience of the use of the dishwasher 100 is improved.

As shown in fig. 2, 4 and 5, the water tank housing 1 is provided with a water filling port 12 and a first water outlet 13, the first water outlet 13 is connected to the inner container 300 of the dishwasher, water can be added into the water storage chamber 11 through the water filling port 12, the water can be stored in the water storage chamber 11, and when the dishwasher washes, the water in the water storage chamber 11 can flow to the inner container 300 through the first water outlet 13.

Therefore, the water tank 200 for the dishwasher according to the embodiment of the present invention has a simple structure, is easy to install, and can be suitably installed on the dishwasher 100 to store water for the dishwasher, and thus, the dishwasher 100 may not need to be installed in connection with a water tap, reducing the installation steps of the dishwasher 100 and the water tap, facilitating the placement and use of the dishwasher 100, and improving the convenience of the use of the dishwasher 100.

Optionally, the water tank case 1 may be configured to be suitable for being installed in cooperation with the inner container 300, as shown in fig. 2, an accommodating groove may be provided on the water tank case 1, one end of the inner container 300 of the dishwasher may be accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the water tank case 1 is installed with the inner container 300 through the accommodating groove, thereby not only facilitating the installation of the dishwasher, but also reducing the volume of the dishwasher. Advantageously, regarding the size of the water storage cavity 11 of the water tank housing 1, the water storage cavity 11 can store water used for one-time washing of the dishwasher 100, thereby limiting the volume of the water tank 200, reducing the occupied space of the water tank 200, and further reducing the volume of the dishwasher 100 while ensuring that the water of the water tank housing 1 can satisfy the washing of the dishwasher.

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the cistern housing 1 comprises a back plate 101 and a top plate 102, the top plate 102 is connected to the upper edge of the back plate 101 and extends forward, a receiving groove is formed between the top plate 102 and the back plate 101, and the cistern housing 1 is mounted to the inner container 300 through the receiving groove.

Further, referring to fig. 2 and 6, a water storage space is provided in each of the back plate 101 and the top plate 102, and the water storage space in the back plate 101 is communicated with the water storage space in the top plate 102.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the top plate 102 is disposed on the top surface of the liner, and the back plate 101 is disposed on the back surface of the liner.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the tank case 1 further includes a left side plate 103 and a right side plate 104, the left side plate connects the left edge of the back plate 101 and the left edge of the top plate 102, and the right side plate 104 connects the right edge of the back plate 101 and the right edge of the top plate 102.

As shown in fig. 2, the filler 12 is provided in the top wall of the tank case 1.

As shown in fig. 2, the top of the water tank housing 1 is provided with an abdicating notch 105 which is matched with the outer side of the top wall of the inner container and is open at the front side.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water tank housing 1 may further include a first partition plate 2, the first partition plate 2 is disposed in the water storage chamber 11 and divides the water charging chamber 111 and the water discharging chamber 112 in the water storage chamber 11, the water charging port 12 is communicated with the water charging chamber 111, the water tank housing 1 is provided with a second water outlet 15 and a first water inlet 14, the second water outlet 15 is communicated with the water charging chamber 111 and a water softener (not shown) of the dishwasher, and the first water inlet 14 is communicated with the water discharging chamber 112 and the water softener. Thus, the water adding chamber 111 and the water outlet chamber 112 may be spaced apart by the first partition plate 2, thereby not only facilitating connection with the water softener, but also facilitating separation of water before and after softening, which is used for washing of the dishwasher 100.

Specifically, the dishwasher 100 may further include a water softener, the first partition plate 2 is disposed in the water tank housing 1, and the water storage chamber 11 may be divided into two parts by the first partition plate 2, that is, the water adding chamber 111 and the water outlet chamber 112, the water adding port 12 and the second water outlet 15 are both communicated with the water adding chamber 111, the first water inlet 14 and the second water outlet 15 are communicated with the water outlet chamber 112, the second water outlet 15 is connected with the water softener of the dishwasher 100, and the first water inlet 14 is connected with the water softener and the water outlet chamber 112. Therefore, water can be added into the water adding cavity 111 through the water adding port 12, the water in the water adding cavity 111 can flow to the water softener through the second water outlet 15, the soft water softened by the water softener flows to the water outlet cavity 112 through the first water inlet 14 and can be stored in the water outlet cavity 112, and when the dishwasher 100 works, the water in the water outlet cavity 112 can flow to the inner container 300 of the dishwasher through the first water outlet 13 for washing of the dishwasher 100.

Advantageously, the water tank housing 1 may be provided with an air inlet 17 communicating with the water outlet chamber 112, the air inlet 17 being connected to the air outlet 7 of the inner container 300. The air outlet 7 in the inner container 300 can be discharged through the air inlet 17. Alternatively, the upper end of the first partition 2 may be spaced apart from the upper wall of the tank case 1 to form an air outlet passage 21, and the air outlet passage 21 communicates the water outlet chamber 112 and the water filling port 12. Therefore, hot moisture in the inner container 300 enters the water outlet cavity 112 through the air inlet 17, flows to the water filling port 12 through the air outlet channel 21, and is discharged out of the dishwasher 100 through the water filling port 12, so that the exhaust of the dishwasher 100 is facilitated, the temperature of the hot moisture can be reduced through the water outlet cavity 112, the temperature of the gas discharged from the water filling port 12 is reduced, and the safety of the dishwasher 100 is improved.

Alternatively, an intake pipe 171 communicating with the intake port 17 and extending downward may be provided in the tank case 1. The air inlet tube 171 facilitates the hot and humid air to be guided to the lower portion of the water outlet chamber 112, increases the flow path of the hot and humid air, and further reduces the temperature of the air discharged from the dishwasher 100.

Preferably, as for the air inlet pipe 171, the length of the air inlet pipe 171 extending downwards is satisfied, when the water level in the water outlet chamber 112 is higher than the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 to close the opening 172 during the washing of the dishwasher, and when the water level in the water outlet chamber 112 is lower than the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 to open the opening 172 at the end of the washing of the dishwasher. Therefore, in the washing process of the dishwasher, the water in the water outlet cavity 112 closes the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171, so that the heat in the inner container 300 cannot be discharged to the outside through the air inlet pipe 171, the heat in the inner container 300 is prevented from being dissipated, and the temperature in the inner container 300 is ensured. When the dishwasher 100 dries after washing, the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 is opened, and high-temperature gas generated in the drying process can flow to the water outlet chamber 112 through the air inlet pipe 171 and is discharged to the outside of the dishwasher.

Specifically, the dishwasher 100 may have washing and drying functions, and the dishes inside the inner tub 300 may be dried after the washing of the dishwasher 100 is finished. During the washing process of the dishwasher 100, the water outlet chamber 112 gradually decreases, the water level in the water outlet chamber 112 continuously decreases, and the lower opening 172 of the air inlet tube 171 is always located below the liquid level in the water outlet chamber 112, so that the heat dissipation in the inner container 300 can be prevented during the washing process of the dishwasher 100. After the washing of the dishwasher 100 is finished, part of water can remain in the water outlet cavity 112, at this time, the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 is located above the water level in the water outlet cavity 112, and hot moisture generated in the drying process of the dishwasher 100 flows from the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 to the bottom of the water outlet cavity 112, so that the condensation of the hot moisture is realized, and the temperature and the humidity of exhaust gas are reduced. After the use of the dishwasher 100 is finished, the residual water in the water storage chamber 11 may be discharged out of the dishwasher 100.

Advantageously, the air inlet 17 is lower than the filler 12. In other words, the intake port 17 is vertically lower than the filler port 12. Therefore, the air inlet 17 can be used as a drainage hole, when the water inlet valve of the dishwasher 100 is damaged, a user adds water into the water storage cavity 11, and because the air inlet 17 is lower than the water adding hole 12, the redundant water in the water storage cavity 11 can be drained from the air inlet 17 and can be drained into the inner container 300, and then the drainage pump is started to drain the water. Thereby realizing the anti-overflow function.

In some examples of the present invention, the sump 200 for the dishwasher may further include a second partition 3, the second partition 3 being provided in the water storage chamber 11 to further partition the regeneration chamber 113 communicating with the water outlet chamber 112, and the sump housing 1 being provided with a third water outlet 16 communicating with the regeneration chamber 113. As shown in fig. 4, the second partition plate 3 is disposed in the tank case 1 to further partition the water storage chamber 11 into the regeneration chamber 113, the upper end of the second partition plate 3 is spaced apart from the upper wall surface of the tank case 1 to communicate the water outlet chamber 112 with the regeneration chamber 113, the softened water of the water softener can be stored in the regeneration chamber 113, the water in the water outlet chamber 112 gradually decreases and flows toward the inner tub 300 during the washing process of the dishwasher 100, and due to the action of the second partition plate 3, a part of the softened water is stored in the regeneration chamber 113 and does not flow into the inner tub 300. When the water softener is used for a period of time and needs to be cleaned, the water in the regeneration cavity 113 can flow to the water softener through the third water outlet 16 to clean the softened resin, so that the water softener is convenient to clean.

In some examples of the present invention, the sump 200 for the dishwasher may further include a filter device 5, the filter device 5 being provided at the filler 12. The water added into the water tank 200 can be primarily filtered by the filter device 5, and the cleanliness of the water for the dishwasher can be improved. Alternatively, the filter device 5 may be a filter cup, which is mounted in the filling water.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 5, the water tank 200 for the dishwasher may further include a water discharge valve 6, the water discharge valve 6 being provided at the first water outlet 13 to open or close the first water outlet 13. Thus, the water in the water outlet chamber 112 can be controlled to flow to the inner container 300 of the dishwasher 100 through the water discharge valve 6.

Advantageously, a water level detection device 4 may be provided in the water storage chamber 11 to detect the water level in the water storage chamber 11. The water level detecting device 4 can detect whether the water tank 200 for the dishwasher is filled with water, and when the water level detecting device 4 indicates that the water tank is filled with water, the water supply to the water storage chamber 11 can be stopped.

A specific example of a water tank 200 for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and it should be understood that the following description is illustrative only and should not be construed as limiting the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 1 to 6, a sump 200 for a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a sump housing 1, a first partition 2, a second partition 3, a filtering device 5, a discharge valve 6, and a water level detecting device 4. The dishwasher 100 includes a water softener and an inner tub 300, and the water tank 200 for the dishwasher is adapted to be mounted on the inner tub 300 and to communicate with the water softener.

Specifically, a water storage cavity 11 is defined in the water tank shell 1, the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3 are arranged in the water storage cavity 11 to divide the water storage cavity 11 into a water adding cavity 111, a water outlet cavity 112 and a regeneration cavity 113, and the water tank shell 1 is provided with a water adding port 12, a first water outlet 13, a second water outlet 15, a third water outlet 16 and a first water inlet 14. The water filling port 12 is connected with the water filling cavity 111, the second water outlet 15 is communicated with the water filling cavity 111 and the water softener, the first water inlet 14 is communicated with the water outlet cavity 112 and the water softener, the first water outlet 13 is communicated with the inner container 300 and the water outlet cavity 112, and the third water outlet 16 is communicated with the regeneration cavity 113 and the water softener.

Thus, water can be added into the water adding cavity 111 through the water adding port 12, the water in the water adding cavity 111 flows to the water softener through the second water outlet 15, the softened soft water softened by the water softener flows to the water outlet cavity 112 through the first water inlet 14 and can be stored in the water outlet cavity 112, and when the water level in the water outlet cavity 112 is higher than the top end of the second partition plate 3, the water in the water outlet cavity 112 flows to the regeneration cavity 113 and can be stored in the regeneration cavity 113. When the dishwasher is used for washing, the soft water in the water outlet chamber 112 flows to the inner container 300 through the first water outlet 13 for washing. When the water softener needs to be cleaned, the water in the regeneration chamber 113 flows to the water softener through the third water outlet 16 to clean the resin.

The water level detection device 4 is arranged in the water outlet cavity 112 for detecting the water level in the water cavity 112, when the water level detection device 4 indicates that the water is full, the water adding is stopped, and the water drain valve 6 is arranged at the first water outlet 13 for opening or closing the first water outlet 13, so that the water in the water storage cavity 11 can be controlled to flow to the inner container 300. The filtering apparatus 5 is provided at the water filling port 12, and the water tank 200 for the dishwasher is primarily filtered by the filtering apparatus 5 to prevent dirt from entering the water storage chamber 11.

The water tank shell 1 is further provided with an air inlet 17, the air inlet 17 is connected with an air outlet of the inner container 300 and communicated with the water outlet cavity 112, the upper end of the first partition plate 2 is spaced from the upper wall surface of the water tank shell 1 to form an air outlet channel 21, the air outlet channel 21 is communicated with the water outlet cavity 112 and the water filling port 12, the water tank shell 1 is internally provided with an air inlet pipe 171 which is communicated with the air inlet 17 and extends downwards, the air inlet pipe 171 is constructed in a manner that when the dishwasher 100 washes, the water level in the water outlet cavity 112 is higher than an opening at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 to close the opening, and when the dishwasher 100 washes, the water level in the water outlet cavity 112 is lower than the opening at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 to open the opening.

Thus, in the washing process of the dishwasher 100, the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 is always located below the liquid level in the water outlet cavity 112, and the water in the water outlet cavity 112 closes the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171, so that the heat in the inner container 300 can be prevented from being dissipated, and the temperature in the inner container 300 can be ensured. When the dishwasher 100 dries after washing, the liquid level of the residual water in the water outlet cavity 112 is located below the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171, the opening 172 at the lower end of the air inlet pipe 171 is opened, the hot moisture generated in the inner container 300 can flow to the liquid level of the residual water through the air inlet pipe 171, the residual water can condense the hot moisture, and meanwhile, the temperature of the hot moisture can also be reduced. The hot moisture flows to the filler 12 through the outlet passage 21 and is discharged through the filler 12.

The intake port 17 is lower than the filler port 12, in other words, the intake port 17 is lower than the filler port 12 in the vertical direction. Therefore, the air inlet 17 can be used as a drainage hole, when the water inlet valve of the dishwasher is damaged and water is always fed into the water storage cavity 11, the water in the water storage cavity 11 can be drained from the air inlet 17 and can be drained into the inner container 300 because the air inlet 17 is lower than the water filling port 12, and then the drainage pump is started to drain the water. Thereby realizing the anti-overflow function.

The water tank 200 for the dishwasher according to the embodiment of the present invention is convenient for the inner container 300 and the water softener, can have the functions of storing water and condensing hot moisture in the inner container 300, can prevent heat loss in the inner container 300 in the washing process of the dishwasher, can be used as a drain port with the air inlet 17 lower than the water inlet 12, and can introduce water in the water storage cavity 11 into the inner container 300 when the water inlet valve is damaged to prevent water in the water tank housing 1 from overflowing.

In addition, the present invention also provides a dishwasher 100 having the water tank 200 for a dishwasher.

Since the water tank 200 for a dishwasher according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention has the above-described technical effects, the dishwasher 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention also has the above-described technical effects, that is, according to the dishwasher 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the water tank 200 for a dishwasher of the above-described embodiment, it is possible to install without being connected to a faucet, the water tank 200 in the dishwasher can supply water into the inner tub 300, so that the convenience of use of the dishwasher 100 can be improved, and the steps of installing the dishwasher 100 and the faucet can also be reduced.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly stated or limited, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may be directly contacting the first and second features or indirectly contacting the first and second features through an intermediate. Also, a first feature "on," "over," and "above" a second feature may be directly or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "under," "below," and "beneath" a second feature may be directly under or obliquely under the first feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is at a lesser elevation than the second feature.

In the description herein, references to the description of the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples," etc., mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above are not necessarily intended to refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, various embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification can be combined and combined by one skilled in the art without contradiction.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and that variations, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (18)

1. A dishwasher, comprising:

an inner container;

the water tank shell is internally provided with a water storage cavity, the water tank shell is provided with a water filling port and a first water outlet which are communicated with the water storage cavity, the water tank shell is arranged on an inner container of the dish-washing machine, the first water outlet is communicated with the inner container so as to guide water in the water storage cavity into the inner container,

the water tank shell is provided with a containing groove, and the water tank shell is installed with the inner container through the containing groove.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the sump housing comprises a back plate and a top plate, the top plate being connected to an upper edge of the back plate and extending forward, the top plate and the back plate defining the receiving slot therebetween.

3. The dishwasher of claim 2, wherein the back plate and the top plate each have a water storage space therein, the water storage space in the back plate being in communication with the water storage space in the top plate.

4. The dishwasher of claim 2, wherein the top plate is disposed on the top surface of the inner container, and the back plate is disposed on the back surface of the inner container.

5. The dishwasher of claim 2, wherein the tank housing further comprises a left side panel and a right side panel, the left side panel connecting the left side edge of the back panel and the left side edge of the top panel, the right side panel connecting the right side edge of the back panel and the right side edge of the top panel.

6. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein an end of the tub is receivable within the receiving slot.

7. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the filler port is provided at a top wall of the sump housing.

8. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the top of the tank case is provided with a relief notch with an open front side adapted to the outer side of the top wall of the inner tub.

9. The dishwasher of claim 1, further comprising: and the filtering device is arranged at the water adding opening.

10. The dishwasher of claim 1, further comprising: and the water drain valve is arranged at the first water outlet to open or close the first water outlet.

11. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein a water level detecting device is provided in the water storage chamber to detect a water level in the water storage chamber.

12. The dishwasher of claim 1, further comprising a first partition board, wherein the first partition board is disposed in the water storage cavity and separates a water feeding cavity and a water outlet cavity in the water storage cavity, the water feeding port is communicated with the water feeding cavity, a second water outlet and a first water inlet are disposed on the water tank shell, the second water outlet is communicated with the water feeding cavity and the water softener of the dishwasher, and the first water inlet is communicated with the water outlet cavity and the water softener.

13. The dishwasher of claim 12, wherein the water tank housing is provided with an air inlet communicated with the water outlet chamber, and the air inlet is connected with the air outlet of the inner container.

14. The dishwasher of claim 13, wherein an air inlet pipe communicating with the air inlet and extending downward is provided in the water tank housing.

15. The dishwasher of claim 14, wherein the water level in the water outlet chamber is higher than the opening at the lower end of the air inlet pipe to close the opening when the dishwasher is washing, and the water level in the water outlet chamber is lower than the opening at the lower end of the air inlet pipe to open the opening when the dishwasher is washing.

16. The dishwasher of claim 13, wherein the air inlet is lower than the filler.

17. The dishwasher of claim 13, wherein an upper end of the first partition is spaced from an upper wall of the sump housing to form an air outlet channel that communicates the water outlet chamber and the water inlet.

18. The dishwasher of claim 12, further comprising: the second partition plate is arranged in the water storage cavity to further separate a regeneration cavity communicated with the water outlet cavity, and a third water outlet communicated with the regeneration cavity is formed in the water tank shell.

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