CN209899302U

CN209899302U - Multifunctional dish-washing machine

Info

Publication number: CN209899302U
Application number: CN201920306223.9U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 江民超
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-12-31
Filing date: 2019-03-12
Publication date: 2020-01-07
Anticipated expiration: 2029-03-12
Also published as: TW202031190A; KR20220009932A; JP2022518366A; SG10201811814SA; WO2020140885A1

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional dish washing machine, multifunctional dish washing machine includes a washing station that is used for clean tableware, the washing station includes two at least cleaning machines, and every cleaning machine all has the entry that is used for receiving the tableware and the export that is used for taking out the tableware, its part of two at least cleaning machines sharing is affiliated part separately so that can share the function also can be each other independent operation. The multifunctional dish washer also comprises a carrier and a door; said vehicle being accessible to said washing station for feeding soiled dishes to said washing station and/or collecting soiled dishes outside the washing machine; the door is fitted with a sealing structure for sealing the cutlery carrier during cleaning. The utility model provides a multifunctional dish washing machine can satisfy different service conditions and user's user demand in a flexible way, convenient operation, and washing efficiency is high for diet center, during hotel and restaurant, can effectively reduce diet center, the operation cost of hotel and restaurant.

Description

Multifunctional dish-washing machine

The application claims priority of the singapore patent application 'multifunctional dish washing machine (Versatile dish)' with application number of 10201811814S and application date of 2018, 12 months and 31 days. The entire contents of this priority application are also incorporated herein by reference.

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a multifunctional dish washer, concretely relates to multifunctional dish washer for cleaning eating and drinking tableware in food center or restaurant, eating and drinking tableware can be for short tableware, including but not limited to bowl, plate, cup, dish and knife and fork.

Background

Most food centers (e.g., coffee shops or vending centers), hotels, restaurants, and other restaurants do not use disposable cutlery to provide food and beverages. Instead, it typically uses porcelain, metal and glass tableware. These dishes are washed and used many times, usually by hiring specialized staff in catering centres, hotels and restaurants to collect and wash soiled dishes, which are sorted and returned to the respective booth, hotel and restaurant in the catering centre after cleaning. The process from collecting soiled dishes to redistributing cleaned dishes is typically repeated throughout the business hours of food centers, hotels, and restaurants. To clean soiled dishware, industrial dishwashers are commonly used because of their high wash capacity and high efficiency. However, loading and unloading dishware is still laborious, cumbersome and time consuming when using industrial dishwashers, which inevitably increases the operating costs of catering centres, hotels and restaurants.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

To the above-mentioned problem that prior art exists, the utility model aims at providing a multifunctional dish washer to satisfy the user demand.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

a multi-functional dishwasher, comprising a washing station for cleaning dishes, the washing station comprising at least two washing machines, each having an inlet for receiving dishes and an outlet for removing the dishes, the at least two washing machines sharing their part belonging to each other so as to be able to operate both in common and independently of each other. For example, the washing station comprises: a first washing machine having a first inlet for receiving a first batch of dishware and a first outlet for removing said first batch of dishware, and a second washing machine having a second inlet for receiving a second batch of dishware and a second outlet for removing said second batch of dishware; wherein the first washer and the second washer operate independently of each other.

The outlet and inlet of each washer may have different orientations. For example, the entrances and exits of the first and second cleaning machines may have different orientations. For example, their inlets and outlets may be located at different locations of the multi-function dishwasher. For example, the inlet and outlet are parallel or perpendicular to each other.

The at least two cleaning machines are arranged or superposed one above the other, for example the second cleaning machine may be located above the first cleaning machine.

The multi-purpose dishwasher further comprises a dish carrier (i.e., carrier or carrier, such as a trailer or cart) that is movable into and out of the washing station for transporting soiled dishes into and/or removing washed dishes from the washing station.

The multi-function dishwasher further comprises at least one door (e.g., a gate) operable to close the access opening of the washing station during the washing process. So that the washing liquid remains inside the washing station without splashing from the washing station.

The at least one door is detachable from the wash station or the carrier. For example, the door is initially mounted on the carrier, but after loading the dishes from the entrance into the washing station, the door is connected to the washing station to seal the entrance. The door may also be removably mounted on a transport device for moving soiled dishware over a floor surface.

In addition, the multifunctional dishwasher may further have various auxiliary devices. For example, a plurality of cleaning devices, such as a pre-wash module for washing food residues, a rinse module (e.g., disinfectant) and a drying module (e.g., dryer), may be integrated into the multi-function dishwasher to obtain better cleaning. For greater convenience and efficiency, other auxiliary devices may also be mounted on the multi-purpose dishwasher, including a table for supporting a dish carrier, an automatic transfer mechanism for entering and/or receiving soiled dishes, a securing device for securing the dish carrier to the washing machine, a control unit for checking the operating conditions of the dishwasher during various processes, and an automatic transfer mechanism for moving the dish carrier into and/or out of the washing machine. Although a plurality of auxiliary devices may be used, the multi-functional dishwasher is compact as a whole so that it can be conveniently installed in a food center, a hotel or a restaurant without taking up much space.

With the above arrangement, the multifunctional dishwasher of the present application combines the advantages of industrial dishwashers and domestic dishwashers (i.e., dish drawers), and has a novel and unique structure. On one hand, the multi-purpose dishwasher has a washing capacity comparable to that of an industrial dishwasher; on the other hand, the multi-functional dishwasher has an advantage of more flexible design than a household dishwasher, and can satisfy various use conditions and special preferences of a user. The multi-purpose dishwasher may use water, detergent (e.g., electrolyzed water to provide acid and base), steam, or other cleaning agents to remove stubborn stains, depending on the nature of the stained dishes, such as by oil/butter or sauce. The multifunctional dishwasher can also clean various types of stained instruments under different washing conditions (e.g., detergent usage or steam temperature).

Further, the door of the multi-functional dishwasher is detachably coupled to the washing machine so as to form a sealing member with the washing mechanism during the cleaning process. The door may be a single unitary piece or comprise a plurality of smaller pieces. The door is permanently or temporarily attached to the washing machine, or removably attached to the dish carrier. For example, a door may be permanently attached to the washing machine, which door when opened may receive or release dishes, and which door is closed during cleaning; alternatively, the door may be removable from the washing machine when receiving or releasing the dishes; and the door may be connected to the washer during cleaning; alternatively, the door may be connected to the dish carrier as the dishes are introduced into and removed from the washing machine. The door also has a sealing structure for tightly closing the dish carrier from the washing machine during cleaning.

Thus, the multifunctional dishwasher has two selectable operating modes in the present application, depending on the dish carrier: a static operating mode and a dynamic operating mode. In the static operating mode, the cutlery carrier is immovable and is therefore suitable for operating environments with no path or limited movement space. In the dynamic mode of operation, the dish carrier further comprises a transport device for moving soiled dishes over the floor. The transport device may be a four-wheeled vehicle, such as a mobile cart or a hand truck; or a tricycle, two-wheeler, or other suitable mobile vehicle. If a two-wheeled vehicle is used, a support frame similar to a bicycle stand may be required to support the vehicle when the vehicle is not moving. The dish carrier may also include one or more baskets for holding the dishes in place before, during, and after washing. In other words, the basket is transferred into and out of the washing machine together with the dishes. Preferably, the basket is vertically movable to reach substantially the same height as the opening.

The washing machine of the multi-functional dishwasher further has one or more openings for receiving and/or releasing the dish carriers. In use, soiled dishware is collected and placed into the dish carrier, which is then connected to the washing machine, thereby cleaning soiled dishware within the multifunction dishwasher. Each of the openings is configured to be removably sealed by the door seal structure to prevent water leakage and other associated hazards. The opening may be provided at one side of the washing machine, for example the front side, the rear side, the left side or the right side. For example, both the first opening and the second opening are provided at the front side of the washing machine, the first opening being located below the second opening. Alternatively, openings may be provided on two or more sides of the washing machine for different loading and unloading procedures. For example, one opening is provided on the front side and another opening is provided on the rear side (the opposite side is designed for through-passing loading and unloading procedures). For another example, one opening is provided on the front side and another opening is provided on the left side (the adjacent side is designed for an L-shaped loading and unloading procedure).

Further, the opening may comprise a window serving both as an inlet for receiving soiled dishes and as an outlet for releasing washed dishes. Alternatively, the opening may comprise one window as an inlet for receiving soiled dishes and another window as an outlet for releasing washed dishes. In this case, the washing machine requires two different types of windows to achieve the function of receiving soiled dishes before the cleaning process and releasing the washed dishes after the cleaning process. Alternatively, the washer may mix the three types of windows to improve productivity and user preference.

Further, the opening may include one or more slots for receiving the tray. The slots may be vertically or horizontally aligned for ease of operation, depending on the particular conditions of use and the particular preference of the user. The shape, size or location of each slot may also be different to accommodate various types of trays. After being transferred into the washing machine, the tray can be washed together with the soiled dishes or separately. When the tray and the dishes are made of different materials, if the tray is washed separately from the dishes, a suitable detergent or solvent may be selected to obtain a better cleaning effect.

As described above, the multi-functional dishwasher has one or more doors that are detachable, attachable, and sealable to the washing machine having one or more openings, so that the doors are attached to the washing machine at the open side after soiled dishes are loaded into the washing machine. The door contains a sealing structure, such as a mechanical seal, labyrinth seal, for sealing the dish carrier during cleaning. The sealing structure may be designed to withstand heat, acid, alkali, pressure or any combination of these for sealing the multi-purpose dishwasher during cleaning. Seal structures prevent leaks (e.g., in piping systems), maintain pressure, or exclude contamination by connecting components or mechanisms together. The effectiveness of the sealing structure depends on the adhesion of the sealant and the compressibility of the gasket. At the same time, the opening is also configured to be removably sealed by a door to prevent water leakage or other potential hazards. After the cleaning process, the door may be separated from the opening. Alternatively, the door may comprise a plurality of small parts, and each small part is designed to seal one opening during cleaning. In another alternative design, the small parts of each of the doors may be designed to seal a window individually, whether the window is an entrance or an exit.

The washing machine has a fluid circulation mechanism which saves sufficient space inside the washing machine so that when the dish carrier is connected to the washing machine, it can be prevented from colliding with the dish carrier. The fluid circulation mechanism has one or more spray arms for discharging cleaning fluid (e.g., cleaning water, circulating water, and detergent) onto soiled dishware in the dishwasher. The fluid circulation mechanism also has a tube connected to the spray arm for delivering cleaning solution from an external source, such as a tube, to the fluid circulation mechanism of the washing machine. The spray arm is configured to move (e.g., rotate, oscillate, displace, shake, vibrate, or rock) within a predetermined range (e.g., angle, distance) so as to cover soiled dishware over a larger area. For example, the spray arm also includes a rocking mechanism that enables the spray arm to rock 180 degrees. During cleaning, when the operation of the spraying mechanism of the pipe and the operation of the shaking mechanism of the spray arm are combined, a plurality of stained dishes inside the washing machine can be completely covered and thoroughly washed by the cleaning liquid.

The washing machine further comprises a filter for preventing solid particles or slurry from clogging an internal or external drainage system connected to the multi-purpose dishwasher. The filter allows rinsing water or used water to pass therethrough, so that the rinsing water or used water can be recycled to wash the stained dishes again, thereby allowing the amount of clean water of the multi-purpose dishwasher to be greatly reduced.

In particular, the filter may comprise a cyclone filter adapted to automatically remove solid particles, slurry or food debris from the circulating water. The cyclone filter reduces or avoids the use of a filter screen or mesh, making the multi-functional dishwasher less dependent on the supply of consumables, such as a filter screen.

Further, the filter may also include a waste collector for storing solid particles or slurry. The waste collector may be cleaned periodically to collect food waste for recycling. In addition, the waste trap can remove solid particles or slurry from the waste water effluent of a multi-function dishwasher, thereby preventing clogging of the sewage or drainage system of a food service center or restaurant.

Further, the filter may include a fluid trap for draining the waste water from the multi-purpose dishwasher to a drain system without overflowing (e.g., to soil the floor of a food center).

The multi-function dishwasher may further include a table permanently or detachably connected to the washing machine to support the dish carrier. Alternatively, the height of the table can be adjusted to the position of the opening, so that soiled dishes can be easily loaded into the washing machine before the cleaning process and washed dishes can also be easily removed from the washing machine after the cleaning process. In this way, the heavy labor of lifting soiled dishes from the floor to the opening and placing washed dishes down from the opening to the floor is avoided.

The table may include a waste bin that may remove large food particles from the soiled dishware before loading it into the washing machine. To facilitate emptying the bin, the bin may be rotatable, detachable, or both, so that an operator may easily flip over to empty the rotatable bin. If the filled bin is removed, another empty bin can be conveniently attached to the table to continue to collect food particles from the soiled dishware.

The trash can may include an inner container and an outer container, both of which are closed to each other, the inner container having a through hole for discharging the sewage and collecting the solid food waste, and the outer container having a closed bottom for storing the sewage dropped from the solid food waste or the slurry.

The waste bin may further comprise a side bin for collecting contaminated water from waste in the bin. The side waste bin may be connected to a perforated bottom of the waste bin so that sewage may drip and be collected in the side waste bin.

The multi-function dishwasher further includes an automatic transfer mechanism for moving soiled dishes into the washing machine and/or removing washed dishes from the washing machine. Similar to the table described above, the height of the automated transfer mechanism is adjustable to the position of the opening for ease of operation. In this way, the laborious task of transferring soiled dishes into the washing machine and removing the washed dishes from the washing machine is also avoided. The stained dishes may be held in the basket before, during and after the cleaning process. In other words, the basket will be washed with the soiled dishes in the washing machine.

The cutlery carrier (i.e. carrier) comprises at least one rack for loading at least one basket for receiving the cutlery. The rack is a fixture of the dish carrier for receiving the basket. The rack can resist corrosion and/or mechanical impact, making the dish carrier durable for long periods of time. The at least one basket is moved by the carrier to collect soiled dishes but is sealed within the wash station during cleaning. At the same time, the carrier is not connected to the washing station during the cleaning process. Conversely, the basket containing the dishes can be washed in the washing station while the carrier is pushed around a vendor center or restaurant to continuously collect soiled dishes.

The at least one rack may include a first rack and a second rack for holding dishes having different heights. The cutlery may have different shapes, sizes and/or heights. The two or more racks of the cutlery carrier have different heights, thereby providing suitable space to receive cutlery into the basket without wasting space/height between the loaded cutlery and the racks above them. The inner space in the dish carrier can be effectively utilized by loading more dishes into the dish carrier. Instead of using racks of the same size, the present application uses racks or baskets with a shorter distance from the bottom of one rack to the bottom of its upper rack (referred to as the height of the rack or basket) to receive dishes of the appropriate size, which is less wasteful of the carrying capacity of the dish carrier.

The at least one holder may be configured to removably retain at least one basket. Baskets of different sizes are suitable for containing various dishes, so that the same multi-functional dishwasher is suitable for food supplies with different preferences, cultures or use responsibilities.

The at least one rack is adjustable or removable (adjustable in size, vertical position, lateral position, or a combination thereof) to load different dishes. For example, the at least one rack comprises a height adjustment mechanism for holding baskets of different heights, which height adjustment may be discrete or continuous, so that the dish carrier can accommodate baskets of different sizes or dishes for washing, which height adjustment mechanism may be electrically or mechanically adjusted, so that the height adjustment may be carried out simply, precisely or reliably.

The multi-function dishwasher further comprises a locking mechanism for securing a component of the washing station, such as a door. For example, the multi-functional dishwasher may include a locking mechanism for securing the door or door widgets to the washer during cleaning, in addition to the door sealing structure. The locking mechanism may prevent an accidental operation of the multi-function dishwasher that violates a predetermined washing pattern of the multi-function dishwasher.

The locking mechanism includes a secure valve (or shut-off valve shut-off) latch or both. The locking mechanism may be operated manually or automatically (e.g., connected to a computer) to prevent separation of the door or door pieces when the washing machine is in a washing operation.

The multi-function dishwasher further includes a control unit that regulates operation of the multi-function dishwasher and communicates with external electronic devices. The control unit may send operational data to a remote computer server for data analysis and operational monitoring. The control unit may have different types of control units according to user's preference, for example, including a temperature control unit for controlling the temperature of the cleaning liquid during the cleaning process; a water control unit for controlling the amount and speed of the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray arm; and a detergent control unit for controlling the composition of the cleaning solution by adjusting the ratio of the detergent to the water.

Further, the control unit comprises a warning device for checking the state of the door, the locking mechanism or both sealing the opening during cleaning. The warning device includes a warning light, audio alarm, siren, vibration, electronic signal, or similar device that can be transmitted to the user's personal electronic device (e.g., smartphone). The warning device issues a warning signal to the control unit and an alarm to an operator when the door is not tightly coupled to the washer or the locking mechanism does not secure the door to the washer. After receiving the warning signal from the warning device, the control unit will pause or stop the cleaning process in the washing machine until the system fault alerted by the warning signal is cleared.

The multi-function dishwasher may also include a safety mechanism that can detect gas leaks, water spills, dangerous current discharges, or any other safety issue. Without solving these safety problems, the multi-functional dishwasher cannot start a washing program. The safety mechanism typically works with a warning device. For example, when the dish carrier and the washing machine are not firmly connected or locked to each other, the safety mechanism cuts off the power supply to the multifunction dishwasher, while the warning device informs the control unit to pause or stop the cleaning process and informs the operator to solve the safety problem.

The multi-function dishwasher may also include a monitoring system configured to monitor operation of the multi-function dishwasher. The monitoring system may include a camera, a computer, a sensor and a glass window for monitoring the operational status of the general purpose dishwasher. The cameras may include thermal imaging cameras (infrared or thermal), video cameras, digital cameras, and X-ray cameras.

The monitoring system may further comprise one or more indicators for displaying the operational status of the multi-function dishwasher. The indicator may provide an audio or visual signal to the operator so that the operator may monitor the status of the multi-function dishwasher. The one or more indicators may include a display screen, a warning light, an audio alarm, a speaker, a touch screen, a transparent window on a multifunction dishwasher, or any combination thereof. These indicators may provide a way or interface for adjusting or viewing the multi-function dishwasher.

Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of:

the utility model provides a multifunctional dish washing machine can satisfy different service conditions and user's user demand in a flexible way, convenient operation, and washing efficiency is high for diet center, during hotel and restaurant, can effectively reduce diet center, the operation cost in hotel and restaurant, in addition, the utility model discloses a multifunctional dish washing machine, the space that hardly need the operation can save a large amount of spaces for its user, simple structure, and convenient to use has extremely strong practical value, is worth extensively popularizing and applying.

Drawings

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present application, a first multi-function dishwasher in a static mode of operation with a first door connected to a first meal carrier;

FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of the present application, a first multi-function dishwasher in a static mode of operation with a first door separated from a first meal carrier;

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present application, a second multi-function dishwasher in a dynamic mode of operation with a second door attached to a second dish carrier;

FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present application, with the internal structure of a second multi-function dishwasher when a fully loaded second dish carrier is connected to the second washing machine;

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present application, with a fluid circulation mechanism inside the second washing machine when a fully loaded second dish carrier is connected to the second washing machine;

FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the present application, a front side load and unload procedure;

FIG. 7 shows a fourth embodiment of the present application, a left side load and unload procedure;

FIG. 8 shows a fifth embodiment of the present application, an L-shaped loading and unloading procedure;

FIG. 9 shows a sixth embodiment of the present application, a through-going loading and unloading procedure;

FIG. 10 shows a sixth embodiment of the present application, a through-going (through-going) load and unload procedure with a pre-wash module and a rinse module;

FIG. 11 shows a seventh embodiment of the present application, a combination of a through-going (through-going) load and unload procedure and a left-side load and unload procedure;

FIG. 12 shows an eighth embodiment of the present application, a combination of a through-going load and unload program, an L-shaped load and unload program, and a left-side load and unload program;

the numbers in the figures are as follows:

100. a first embodiment; 102. a first multifunctional dish washer; 104. a first cleaning machine; 106. a first utensil carrier; 108. a first door; 110. a first control unit; 112. staining tableware; 114. the front side is opened; 117. a left side opening; 120. a front roof window; 122. a front center window; 124. a front bottom window; 126. a first slit; 128. a second slit; 130. a locking mechanism; 132. a first basket; 134. a second basket; 136. a third basket; 138. a safety mechanism; 154. a warning light; 156. an audio alarm; 164. a top conveyor; 166. an intermediate conveyor belt; 168. a bottom conveyor;

200. a second embodiment; 202. a second multifunctional dish washer; 204. a second cleaning machine; 206. a second dish carrier; 208. a second door; 212. staining tableware; 220. a front roof window; 222. a front center window; 224. a front bottom window; 226. a first slit; 228. a second slit; 232. a first basket; 234. a second basket; 236. a third basket; 254. a warning light; 256. an audio alarm; 270. a transportation device; 272. a fluid circulation mechanism/washing mechanism; 274. a top spray arm; 276. a middle spray arm; 278. a bottom spray arm; 280. a conduit; 282. a corner; 284. a top spray head; 286. a middle nozzle; 288. a bottom spray head; 290. a top rotating disk; 292. a middle rotating disc; 294. a bottom rotating disc; 296. a top rotating tube; 297. a middle rotating pipe; 298. a bottom rotating tube; 299. a vertical column;

300. a third embodiment; 302. a third multifunctional dish washer; 304. a third washer; 308. left side; 312. a table; 314. a cooker; 316. an exhaust hood; 318. a wall; 320. a front side; 324. the front side is opened; 326. a front roof window; 328. a front center window; 330. a front bottom window; 332. a first basket; 334. a second basket; 336. a third basket; 338. a slit; 340. a tray;

400. a fourth embodiment; 402. a fourth multifunctional dish washer; 404. a fourth washer; 408. a front side; 416. a left roof window; 418. a left middle window; 420. a left bottom window; 422. a first basket; 424. a second basket; 426. a third basket;

500. a fifth embodiment; 502. a fifth multifunctional dish washer; 504. a fifth cleaning machine; 512. a front side; 514. left side; 516. a front roof window; 518. a front center window; 520. a front bottom window; 522. a left roof window; 524. a left middle window; 526. a first basket; 528. a second basket; 530. a third basket; 534. a first belt conveyor system; 536. a second belt conveyor system; 538. a dustbin; 540. a slit; 542. a stain tray;

600. a sixth embodiment; 602. a sixth multifunctional dish washer; 604. a sixth cleaning machine; 608. left side; 612. a front side; 616. a front roof window; 618. a front center window; 624. a first basket; 626. a second basket; 632. a second belt conveyor system; 634. a dustbin; 636. a slit; 638. a tray; 640. a prewashing module; 644. a rinsing module;

700. a seventh embodiment; 702. a seventh multi-functional dishwasher; 704. a seventh cleaning machine; 708. a front side; 712. left side; 716. a front roof window; 718. a front center window; 724. a left roof window; 726. a left middle window; 728. a left bottom window; 738. a first automatic transport mechanism; 740. a second automatic transport mechanism; 742. a slit; 744. a tray;

800. an eighth embodiment; 802. an eighth multifunctional dishwasher; 804. an eighth cleaning machine; 808. a front side; 812. left side; 816. a front roof window; 818. a front center window; 820. a front bottom window; 822. a rear roof window; 830. a left roof window; 832. and (4) a left middle window.

Detailed Description

In the dynamic mode of operation, the dish carrier further comprises a transport device for moving soiled dishes over the floor.

The technical solution of the present invention will be further clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

First embodiment

The embodiment provides a multifunctional dish washing machine, which comprises a washing station for cleaning tableware, wherein the washing station comprises at least two washing machines, each washing machine is provided with an inlet for receiving the tableware and an outlet for taking out the tableware, and the at least two washing machines share the parts which are respectively owned by the at least two washing machines so as to share the operation and mutually independently operate; the carrier can move in and out of the washing station and is used for conveying stained tableware into the washing station and/or taking cleaned tableware out of the washing station; the washing machine further comprises at least one door for closing the access opening of the washing station during the washing process, wherein the at least one door is detachable from the washing station or the carrier.

The multi-functional dishwasher of the present application has two selectable modes of operation, depending on the dish carrier: a static operating mode and a dynamic operating mode. In the static operating mode, the cutlery carrier is immovable and is therefore suitable for operating environments with no path or limited movement space. In the dynamic mode of operation, the dish carrier further comprises a transport device for moving soiled dishes over the floor.

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the first multi-function dishwasher 102 of the present embodiment 100 is in a static operation mode. Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the first multi-function dishwasher 102 of the present embodiment 100 includes a first washing machine 104 (i.e., a washing machine, which is illustrated as a washing machine), a first food carrier 106 (i.e., a dish carrier or carrier), a first door 108 (i.e., a door), wherein the first door 108 is connected to the first food carrier 106, and further, the first multi-function dishwasher 102 further includes a first control unit 110 (i.e., a control unit) and a locking mechanism 130. Wherein in fig. 1 the first door 108 is connected to the first meal carrier 106, and in fig. 2 the first door 108 is separated from the first meal carrier 106.

The washing machine also has one or more openings for receiving and/or releasing the dish carriers. The opening may include a window that serves as both an inlet for receiving soiled dishes and an outlet for releasing washed dishes. Alternatively, the opening may comprise one window as an inlet for receiving soiled dishes and another window as an outlet for releasing washed dishes. Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the first washing machine 104 in this embodiment may have a front opening 114, a rear opening (not shown), a left opening 117 or a right opening (not shown). All four openings may further have a plurality of windows. For example, the front opening 114 in FIG. 1 has a front top window 120, a front center window 122, and a front bottom window 124. On the front side of the first washer 104, the front top window 120, the front middle window 122, and the front bottom window 124 are vertically aligned from top to bottom. The front opening 114 has

windows

120, 122, and 124 that may serve as an inlet for receiving soiled dishes 112, an outlet for releasing washed dishes, or both. The first cleaning machine 104 also includes at least one slot for receiving a stain tray. For example, in this embodiment, the first cleaning machine 104 has a first slot 126 perpendicular to the floor and a second slot 128 horizontal to the floor.

The first cleaning machine 104 may also have other auxiliary devices to facilitate operation. For example, fasteners (not labeled) may be installed within the first washer 104 for securing the first meal carrier 106 within the first washer 104 during cleaning. Alternatively, a pre-wash module, a rinse module, a dry module (not shown), or both, may be installed in the first washing machine 104. For example, the pre-wash module may include a waste bin for removing large food particles from the stained dishes 112 prior to the cleaning process, while the pre-wash module may be connected to a waste conduit for diverting the collected large food particles from the first washing machine 104; a rinsing module may be installed after the cleaning process for removing soap, detergent or any residue from the washed dishes; a drying module may be installed after the rinsing module for removing water or moisture so that the washed dishes taken out of the first washing machine 104 are ready for use, the drying module may dry the washed dishes using UV (ultraviolet), infrared rays, hot air, superheated steam, the drying module may be a dryer, and the dryer may include one or more blowers, lamps, or holes at different positions of the first multifunctional dishwasher 102 so that the entire portion of the first multifunctional dishwasher 102 may be dried at different or the same capacity.

The carrier includes at least one rack for carrying at least one basket for receiving the dishes. Referring to FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the first utensil carrier 106 may include a first basket 132, a second basket 134, and a third basket 136 for carrying soiled utensils 112. The

baskets

132, 134 and 136 can have various types of holders so that dishes of various sizes, shapes and weights can be securely held by the appropriate holders. For example, the first, second, and

third baskets

132, 134, 136 are removably coupled to the first meal carrier 106 and are vertically aligned from top to bottom.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, a first door 108, such as a side cover, side door, end door, or end cover, in this embodiment, is removably coupled to the first meal carrier 106 and the first cleaning machine 104. The first door 108 may be a single piece large enough to completely close the entire front opening 114. Alternatively, the first door 108 may include a plurality of widgets, each for completely closing one of the plurality of windows of the first washer 104. For example, the first door 108 includes a first widget (not shown) that may completely cover the front roof window 120 of the front opening 114; the first door 108 may also have a sealing structure (not shown), which may be a mechanical seal, a labyrinth seal, or the like, with which the first washer 104 may be sealed from the first door 108 after the stained dishes 112 are transferred to the first washer 104 prior to the start of the cleaning process.

The first control unit 110 in this embodiment is used to regulate any operation of the first multi-function dishwasher 102 and communicates with various external electronic devices. The first control unit 110 may send operational data to a remote computer server for data analysis and operational monitoring. For example, the control unit may include a warning device (not shown) for checking the status of the first door 108, and a safety mechanism 138 for monitoring the front opening 114 during cleaning; as shown in fig. 1, the warning device may include a warning light 154, an audio alarm 156, or the like, which will issue a warning signal to the first control unit 110 and transmit the warning signal to the operator when the first door 104 is not closely coupled to the first washer 104 or the locking mechanism 130 does not secure the first door 108 to the first washer 104, and upon receiving the warning signal from the warning device, the first control unit 110 halts or stops the cleaning process within the first washer 104 until the fault indicated by the warning signal is cleared.

In addition, first multi-function dishwasher 102 in this embodiment may also include a guide mechanism (not shown) for guiding first meal carrier 106 to first washer 104 for connection. The guide mechanism may include wedges, tracks, rails, magnets or other mating features on the first food carrier 106 and the first cleaning machine 104 to facilitate the first food carrier 106 being guided to the first cleaning machine 104. For example, the guide mechanism may include two sleeves (not labeled) provided on the first utensil carrier 106, and two rods (not labeled) provided on the first cleaning machine 104, which are inserted into the two sleeves, respectively, when the first utensil carrier 106 and the first cleaning machine 104 are connected, so that the first utensil carrier 106 and the first cleaning machine 104 can be easily connected together for cleaning the stained dishes 112. The guide mechanism may provide assistance in aligning the two separate components (i.e., first utensil carrier 106 and first cleaning machine 104) before and/or after their physical contact, and thus, the guide mechanism may easily couple the first utensil carrier 106 and first cleaning machine 104 together to avoid a collision or hard landing.

Referring to fig. 2, the first door 108 is shown separated from the first meal carrier 106 in fig. 2. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the first utensil carrier 106 carries a first basket 132, a second basket 134 and a third basket 136, each of which carries soiled utensils 112. The first basket 132 is transferred into the front roof window 120 of the first washer 104; meanwhile, the second basket 134 and the third basket 136 are also transferred into the front middle window 122 and the front lower window 124, respectively. In this way, the productivity of the first multifunctional dishwasher 102 is increased by three times. The

baskets

132, 134 and 136 may be transferred manually by an operator or by an automated transfer mechanism such as a belt conveyor system. The belt conveyor system may have multiple conveyor belts for simultaneously conveying multiple baskets into multiple windows. For example, the top conveyor 164 conveys the first basket 132 to the front top window 120, the middle conveyor 166 conveys the second basket 134 to the front middle window 122, and the bottom conveyor 168 conveys the third basket 136 to the front bottom window 124. While the height of the conveyor belt may be adjustable to reach each of the

front windows

120, 122, and 124 of the first meal carrier 106, only one conveyor belt system may be needed, where the

front windows

120, 122, and 124 may not be simultaneously operational.

Second embodiment

As shown in fig. 3 to 5, the second multi-function dishwasher 202 (i.e., the multi-function dishwasher) of the present embodiment 200 is in a dynamic operation mode. Thus, the second multi-function dishwasher 202 of the present embodiment 200 has a transportation device 270 for moving soiled dishware 212 over the floor in addition to the second dish carrier 206 (i.e. dish carrier) compared to the first multi-function dishwasher 102 of the first embodiment 100.

Transporter 270 may be coupled to second door 208 (i.e., a door) and removed from second door 208. The transporter 270 may be a four-wheeled vehicle, such as a mobile cart (mobile dock) and a hand truck (hand cart); or a tricycle, two-wheeler, or other suitable mobile vehicle. The transportation device 270 in this embodiment may be a free-standing cart (free-standing cart) having four wheels as shown in fig. 3.

Second door 208 in this embodiment is similar to first door 108, and second door 208 is removably coupled to second dish carrier 206 and second washing machine 204 (i.e., a washing machine). However, the plurality of

baskets

232, 234, and 236 of the dish carrier 206 in this embodiment are not separated from the second door 208. When the stained dishes 212 are loaded into the second washing machine 204, the second dish carrier 206 is pushed into the second washing machine 204 as a whole on the transport device 270; the transport device 270 stays inside the second washing machine 204 during the cleaning process; after the cleaning process is completed, the second dish carrier 206 with the washed dishes is removed from the second washing machine 204. This application in the first embodiment 100, the

baskets

132, 134 and 136 are accessed manually by an operator or automatically by a belt conveyor system into the plurality of

windows

120, 122 and 124; the transport device 270 of the present embodiment 200 does not require any additional space for mounting a belt conveyor system, and it is further convenient to collect soiled dishes 212 by moving the second dish carrier 206 around the eating center, hotel or restaurant by the transport device 270.

Fig. 4 shows the internal structure of a second multi-function dishwasher 202 in this embodiment 200 when a full load of second dish carriers 206 is connected to a second washing machine 204. As shown in FIG. 4, the second washing machine 204 includes a fluid circulation mechanism 272 (also referred to as a washing mechanism) for discharging cleaning liquid onto the soiled dishes 212 during the cleaning process. Specifically, the fluid circulation mechanism includes a top spray arm 274, a middle spray arm 276, a bottom spray arm 278 and a duct 280, the

spray arms

274, 276 and 278 being vertically aligned from top to bottom, the

spray arms

274, 276 and 278 all being connected to the duct 280 such that cleaning fluid can be supplied from the duct 280 to the

spray arms

274, 276 and 278 and can be used to drain the cleaning fluid.

Before starting the cleaning process, the second dish carrier 206 and the transport device 270 are pushed into the second washing machine 204 as a whole, so that the second washing machine 204 of this embodiment needs to be specially designed to have an internal space sufficient to accommodate the second dish carrier 206. First, the duct 280 is located at a corner 282 of the second washer 204 to save the inner space of the second washer 204. Second, the first basket 232 is properly inserted between the top spray arm 274 and the middle spray arm 276; the second basket 234 is suitably interposed between the middle spray arm 276 and the bottom spray arm 278; the third basket 236 is also suitably interposed between the bottom spray arm 278 and the upper surface of the conveyor 270. In this arrangement, cleaning solution is discharged from the top spray arm 274, the middle spray arm 276 and the bottom spray 278 onto soiled dishware contained in the first basket 232, the second basket 234 and the third basket 236, respectively.

FIG. 5 shows in detail the configuration of the

spray arms

274, 276 and 278 of the fluid circulation mechanism. Each

spray arm

274, 276, and 278 includes a spray head, a rotating disk, and a rotating tube. The spray arms are vertically stacked and parallel to each other. For example, the top spray head 284, top rotary disk 290 and top rotary pipe 296 are connected together as a top spray arm 274 for spraying cleaning liquid downwardly. Instead, the middle spray head 286, the middle rotary disk 292, and the middle rotary pipe 297 are connected together at the middle for spraying the cleaning liquid upward. Similarly, the bottom spray head 288, bottom rotary disk 294 and bottom rotary pipe 298 are connected to a fluid circulation mechanism for spraying cleaning liquid upwardly. All three spray heads 284, 286 and 288 are connected to the conduit 280 for receiving cleaning fluid. Alternatively, the middle spray arm 276 may be configured for spraying cleaning liquid downwardly, similar to the top spray arm 274. Further, the

spray arms

274, 276, and 278 are configured to move (e.g., rotate, oscillate, move, shake, vibrate, shake) within a predetermined range (e.g., angle, distance) so as to cover more of the stained dishes 212. The

loading baskets

232 and 234 are connected to the vertical column 299 from the top to the bottom and are supported by the vertical column 299. The bottom of the vertical column 299 is also connected to the transport device 270.

In the present application, the outlet and the inlet of each washing machine may have different orientations, and thus, the multi-functional dishwasher of the present application may load and unload the dish carriers into the washing machines using different loading and unloading procedures to accomplish the washing of the dishes. Fig. 6 to 12 describe various procedures for loading and unloading a dish carrier into the washing machine. The applicable program of the multi-functional dishwasher in the present application is not limited to the following embodiments.

Third embodiment

Fig. 6 shows the loading and unloading procedure of the third embodiment 300 of the present application. The third multi-function dishwasher 302 (i.e., a multi-function dishwasher) includes a third washing machine 304 (i.e., a washing machine) and a third food carrier (i.e., a dish carrier, not shown). The third meal carrier can operate in either the static mode of operation of the first embodiment 100 or the dynamic mode of operation of the second embodiment 200.

As shown in fig. 6, the third washer 304 is blocked on both the left side 308 and the right side (not shown). The left side 308 is blocked by the lower table 312 and cookware 314 and is also blocked by the upper exhaust hood 316. While the right side is completely blocked by wall 318. Thus, if the rear side (not labeled) of the third washer 304 in a food square, hotel, or restaurant is blocked, the third washer 304 may only have a front side 320 for loading and unloading. The third washer 304 has a front side opening 324 with a front top window 326, a front middle window 328, and a front bottom window 330. The third food carrier has a first basket 332, a second basket 334 and a third basket 336.

In the front side loading and unloading procedure of the present embodiment 300, the window may be used as an entrance, an exit, or both. For example, the front roof window 326 serves as an inlet for receiving the first basket 332; and the front center window 328 serves as an outlet for releasing the second basket 334. Thus, the combination of the front roof window 326 as an inlet and the front center window 328 as an outlet may operate the third multi-function dishwasher 302. Alternatively, the front bottom window 330 may be an inlet for receiving the third basket 336 and an outlet for releasing the third basket 336. Additionally, the front side 320 also has a slot 338 for receiving a tray 340 into the third washer 304 for cleaning alone or in conjunction with soiled dishware.

Fourth embodiment

Fig. 7 shows a side loading and unloading procedure of a fourth embodiment 400 of the present application. Fourth multi-function dishwasher 402 (i.e., a multi-function dishwasher) includes a fourth washing machine 404 (i.e., a washing machine) and a fourth dish carrier (i.e., a dish carrier, not shown). The fourth dish carrier 406 may be used in either the static mode of operation of the first embodiment 100 or the dynamic mode of operation of the second embodiment 200.

In this embodiment 400, the fourth washer 404 is blocked from its front 408, rear (not shown), and right (not shown) sides, the left side (not shown) being used to receive soiled dishes and to remove washed dishes. As shown in fig. 7, the left side has a left top window 416, a left middle window 418, and a left bottom window 420. The first basket 422 with soiled dishware is fed into the left top window 416; the second basket 424 containing the washed dishes is then removed from the left center window 418. Thus, the combination of the left top window 416 as an inlet and the left middle window 418 as an outlet may operate the fourth multi-function dishwasher 402. The left bottom window 420 may be an entrance for receiving the third basket 426 and an exit for withdrawing the third basket 426. In addition, the left side has a slot (not shown) that receives a tray into the fourth washer 404, which tray can be cleaned alone or with soiled dishes.

Fifth embodiment

Fig. 8 shows an L-shaped loading and unloading procedure in a fifth embodiment 500 of the present application. Fifth multi-function dishwasher 502 (i.e., a multi-function dishwasher) includes a fifth washing machine 504 and a fifth dish carrier (not shown). The fifth dish carrier may operate in either the static mode of operation of the first embodiment 100 or the dynamic mode of operation of the second embodiment 200.

In this embodiment 500, the rear (not labeled) and right (not labeled) sides of the fifth washing machine 504 are blocked, and the front 512 and left 514 sides are used to receive soiled dishes and remove clean dishes.

As shown in FIG. 8, front side 512 has a front top window 516, a front center window 518, and a front bottom window 520; the left side 514 has a left top window 522 and a left center window 524. The first basket 526 containing soiled dishware is fed into the left top window 522 and then removed from the front top window 516 after the cleaning process. At the same time, a second basket 528 containing soiled dishes is fed from the front center window 518 and then removed from the left center window 524 after the cleaning process. Thus, the combination of left top window 522 as an inlet and front top window 516 as an outlet may enable the operation of fifth multi-function dishwasher 502. Similarly, the combination of the front center window 518 as the entrance and the left center window 524 as the exit may also constitute an L-shaped loading and unloading procedure. In addition, the third basket 530 containing the stained dishes is taken in and out from the front and bottom windows 520.

In this embodiment, the

baskets

526 and 528 may be moved manually by an operator or by an automated transport mechanism such as a belt conveyor system. The belt conveyor system may have a plurality of conveyor belts for conveying a plurality of baskets to a plurality of windows. For example, the first belt conveyor system 534 can automatically feed the first basket 526 containing soiled dishware into the left top window 522. The second belt conveyor system 536 may also automatically receive the second basket 528 wherein the washed dishware is removed from the left center window 524. Alternatively, if the height of the conveyor belt is adjustable to any of the

windows

516, 518, 522, and 524, only one automatic conveyor mechanism is required.

The automated transport mechanism may also have a trash bin for removing large particles and other food debris. For example, the first belt transport system 534 has a trash bin 538 located in front of the left top window 522. In addition, the fifth cleaning machine 504 also has a slit on the left side, the front side, or both. For example, a slot 540 is located on the front side 512 for receiving a stain tray 542.

In this embodiment, in addition to the L-shaped loading and unloading process, the front side loading and unloading process may be performed by feeding stained dishes into the front bottom window 520 and taking out the washed dishes from the front bottom window 520, to achieve higher productivity.

Sixth embodiment

Fig. 9 shows a through-going loading and unloading procedure in a sixth embodiment 600 of the present application. A sixth multi-function dishwasher 602 (i.e., a multi-function dishwasher) includes a sixth washing machine 604 and a sixth dish carrier (not shown). The sixth dish carrier 606 can operate in either the static mode of operation of the first embodiment 100 or the dynamic mode of operation of the second embodiment 200.

In this embodiment, the sixth washing machine 604 has a front side 612 and a rear side (not shown) for receiving soiled dishes and removing clean dishes when the left side 608 and the right side (not shown) are blocked.

As shown in FIG. 9, the front side 612 of the sixth washer 604 has a front top window 616 and a front center window 618; and the rear side 614 has a rear roof window (not shown) and a rear center window (not shown). The first basket 624 containing soiled dishware is fed into the front top window 616 and then removed from the rear top window after the cleaning process. At the same time, the second basket 626 with soiled dishware is fed through the rear center window and then removed from the front center window 618 after the cleaning process. Thus, the combination of the front roof window 616 as an inlet and the rear roof window as an outlet may enable the operation of the sixth multifunctional dishwasher 602. Similarly, the combination of the rear center window as an entrance and the front center window 618 as an exit may also constitute a through-passing loading and unloading procedure.

The

baskets

624 and 626 may be manually pushed by an operator or moved by an automated transport mechanism such as a belt conveyor system. The belt conveyor system may have a plurality of conveyor belts for conveying a plurality of baskets to a plurality of windows. For example, the first belt conveyor system 630 (not shown) may automatically transfer the first basket 624 containing soiled dishware into the rear top window and then receive the first basket 624 containing washed dishware from the front top window 616; the second belt conveyor system 632 may also automatically feed the second basket 626 containing soiled dishes into the front center window 618 and then remove the second basket 626 containing washed dishes from the rear center window; alternatively, if the height of the conveyor belt is adjustable to reach any one of the windows (front roof window 616, front center window 618, rear roof window, rear center window), only a single automated conveyor mechanism is required.

The automated transport mechanism may also have a trash bin for removing large particles and other food debris. For example, the second belt conveyor system 632 has a waste bin 634 located before the front center window 618. In addition, the sixth cleaning machine 604 also has a slit on its front side, rear side, or both. For example, a slot 636 is located on the front side 612 for receiving the spot tray 638.

To further increase the operating efficiency of sixth multi-function dishwasher 602, an auxiliary washing device may also be installed, which, as shown in connection with fig. 9 and 10, may comprise a pre-wash module 640 and/or a rinse module 644, the pre-wash module 640 being installed between the waste bin 634 and the front side 612 as an inlet for removing large food particles from soiled dishes. The pre-wash module 640 is connected to a waste conduit (not shown) for collecting large food particles and removing them from the sixth washer. Satisfactory cleaning can be achieved by passing soiled dishware through the waste bin 634 and the pre-wash module 640. Various cleaning methods may be employed in the pre-wash module 640, such as rinsing water with a water pipe, rinsing with a mesh screen, wiping with a brush, or any combination thereof. The rinse module 644 is mounted behind the rear side (not shown) and rinses the washed dishes with clean water to remove soap, detergent, or any residue. In addition, a drying module (not shown) may be installed after the rinsing module 644 for removing water or moisture so that the dishes can be used when taken out of the sixth washing machine 604. The drying module can use UV (ultraviolet), infrared ray, hot air/gas and super-hot steam to dry the washed tableware. The drying module may comprise one or more blowers, lights or apertures at different locations of the sixth multi-function dishwasher 602, so that the entire part of the sixth multi-function dishwasher 602 may be dried at different or the same capacity.

In the present application, the front side loading and unloading program of the third embodiment 300, the left side loading and unloading program of the fourth embodiment 400, the L-shaped loading and unloading program of the fifth embodiment 500, and the through loading and unloading program of the sixth embodiment 600 may be arbitrarily combined under appropriate use conditions and special preferences of the user to obtain higher productivity.

Seventh embodiment

Fig. 11 shows a seventh embodiment 700 of the present application, a seventh multi-function dishwasher 702 of this embodiment 700 combining the left side loading and unloading procedure of the fourth embodiment 400 and the pass-through loading and unloading procedure of the sixth embodiment 600. Under certain operating requirements, these two programs may be run separately to achieve low volume cleaning, or simultaneously to increase productivity. The seventh multi-function dishwasher 702 includes a seventh washing machine 704 and a seventh dish carrier (not shown).

The seventh cleaning machine 704 of the present embodiment has openings on its front side 708, rear side (not shown), and left side 712; while its right side (not shown) is blocked. The front side 708 has a front roof window 716 and a front center window 718; the rear side has a rear roof window (not shown) and a rear center window (not shown); meanwhile, the left side 712 has a left top window 724, a left middle window 726, and a left bottom window 728.

Similar to the sixth embodiment 600, the front roof window 716 as the exit and the rear roof window as the entrance constitute a first through operation procedure; while the front center window 718 as an inlet and the rear center window as an outlet constitute a second pass-through operating sequence. Meanwhile, a left top window 724 as an entrance and a left middle window 726 as an exit are integrated into the first left loading and unloading job; and the left bottom window 728 serves as an entrance and exit for a second left load and unload procedure.

In addition, the seventh multi-function dishwasher 702 also includes a first automatic transfer mechanism 738 on the front side 708 and a second automatic transfer mechanism 740 on the left side 712. Both

automatic transfer mechanisms

738 and 740 have a waste bin for pre-washing. In addition, seventh cleaner 704 has one or more slots 742 for receiving soil tray 744.

Eighth embodiment

Fig. 12 shows an eighth embodiment 800 of the present application, an eighth multi-functional dishwasher 802 of this embodiment 800 combining the left side loading and unloading procedure of the fourth embodiment 400, the L-shaped loading and unloading procedure of the fifth embodiment 500, and the pass-through loading and unloading procedure of the sixth embodiment 600. To meet specific operational requirements, these three programs can be run separately to achieve low volume cleaning, or simultaneously to achieve higher productivity. The eighth multi-function dishwasher 802 includes an eighth washing machine 804 and an eighth dish carrier (not shown).

The eighth cleaner 804 of the present embodiment 800 has openings on its front side 808, rear side (not labeled) and left side 812; while the right side (not shown) is blocked. The front side 808 has a front top window 816, a front middle window 818, and a front bottom window 820; the rear side 810 has a rear top window (not shown), a rear center window (not shown), and a rear bottom window (not shown); meanwhile, the left side 812 has a left top window 830 and a left middle window 832.

Similar to the sixth embodiment 600, the front roof window 816 as the entrance and the rear roof window as the exit constitute a through working procedure; and the left center window 832 as an entrance and the front center window 818 as an exit constitute an L-shaped loading and unloading work program. Meanwhile, the front bottom window 820 and the left top window 830 may be used as an entrance and an exit, constituting a front side loading and unloading work program and a left side loading and unloading program, respectively. Other auxiliary components such as slots, trash bins or automated transport mechanisms may also be installed to increase productivity.

As can be seen from the combination of the third to eighth embodiments, when the multifunctional dishwasher of the present application is used for washing dishes, different loading and unloading programs can be flexibly adopted to load and unload the dish carriers into the washing machine, so as to realize the washing of the dishes, and thus different use conditions and use requirements of users can be flexibly met.

In addition, the cleaning machine shown in the above embodiments of the present application may be considered as a separate cleaning machine in the washing station, or may be considered as a washing station, and when it is considered as a washing station, the cleaning machine is equivalent to a washing station composed of several different cleaning machines arranged from top to bottom, for example: the first cleaning machine 104 is equivalent to a washing station formed by three different cleaning machines arranged from top to bottom, and the windows arranged on the first cleaning machine are equivalent to the entrances and exits of the corresponding different cleaning machines respectively.

The application discloses multifunctional dish washer, its manufacture process as follows:

a) providing a washing machine with an opening adapted to specific use conditions and user-specific preferences, in which various internal components, including a fluid circulation mechanism with a spray arm and a duct, can be installed, and cleaning liquid (which may consist of detergent and water) is supplied to the fluid circulation mechanism;

b) providing a dish carrier, the dish carrier may have a plurality of baskets removably attached thereto; the dish carrier may also have a transport device for moving the dish carrier over a floor surface, and in particular towards the washing machine;

c) providing a door, which may have a sealing structure;

a multi-functional dishwasher including a washing machine, a dish carrier and a door is obtained. In addition, various auxiliary components, such as a control unit, may be mounted to the above-described multi-functional dishwasher.

The application discloses a multifunctional dish washing machine, its method of use as follows:

1) loading stained tableware into a plurality of baskets, and further loading the baskets onto a tableware carrier;

2) moving the dish carrier about the washing machine, either manually or by a transport device;

3) connecting the dish carrier to the opening of the washing machine by selecting a static mode of operation or a dynamic mode of operation;

4) selecting loading and unloading working programs suitable for specific use conditions and special preference of a user;

5) connecting a sealing structure of the door to the opening;

6) performing a cleaning process with or without a pre-washing process and a rinsing process;

7) opening the seal structure to open the door;

8) detaching the dish carrier from the washing machine after washing according to the previously selected mode and program of operation;

9) the multifunctional dishwasher is maintained regularly.

It is finally necessary to point out here: the above description is only for the preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the present invention should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional dish washing machine is characterized in that: comprising a washing station for cleaning dishes, said washing station comprising at least two washing machines, each having an inlet for receiving dishes and an outlet for removing the dishes, said at least two washing machines sharing parts to which they belong respectively in order to be able to both share the operation and to operate independently of each other.

2. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 1, wherein: also included is a carrier that is movable into and out of the washing station for transporting soiled dishes into and/or removing washed dishes from the washing station.

3. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 2, characterized in that: the carrier includes at least one rack for carrying at least one basket for receiving the dishes.

4. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 3, characterized in that: at least one rack is adjustable or removable to load different dishes.

5. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 1, wherein: a locking mechanism is also included for securing components of the washing station.

6. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 5, characterized in that: the locking mechanism includes a secure valve, a latch, or both.

7. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 2, characterized in that: at least one door is also included for closing the access opening of the washing station during the washing process.

8. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 7, characterized in that: at least one door is detachable from the wash station or the carrier.

9. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 1, wherein: the outlet and inlet of each washer may be oriented in the same or different orientations.

10. The multi-function dishwasher of claim 1, wherein: the at least two cleaning machines are arranged or overlapped up and down.