CN223126479U - Dish-washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, and provides a dish washer, which comprises a machine body, a door body assembly and a separation assembly, wherein the machine body is provided with an inner cavity and an opening communicated with the inner cavity, the door body assembly is used for movably opening or closing the opening, the separation assembly is suitable for separating the inner cavity to form an upper subchamber and a lower subchamber which are mutually independent, the dish washer comprises at least one working mode, and in the first working mode, the upper subchamber is independently washed, and the lower subchamber is not started. The utility model realizes the independent use of the upper subchamber, and a user can select a proper cleaning mode according to actual demands, thereby improving the flexibility and convenience of the use of the dish washer.

Description

Dish-washing machine

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a dish washer.

Background

The living standard of people is improved at any time, the demand of the dish-washing machine is greatly increased, and people also put forward higher demands on the dish-washing machine.

In the related technical field, most dish washers only have one washing cavity, the volume of the washing cavity is fixed, the compatible washing requirements of a large amount of dishes and a small amount of dishes of users cannot be met, and the use experience of the users is poor.

Disclosure of utility model

The present utility model is directed to solving at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. Therefore, the utility model provides the dish washer, the independent use of the upper subchamber is realized, a user can select a proper cleaning mode according to actual demands, and the flexibility and the convenience of the dish washer are improved.

The present utility model proposes a dishwasher, comprising:

A body having an inner cavity and an opening communicating with the inner cavity;

The door body assembly is movably arranged on the machine body and is used for movably opening or closing the opening;

A separation assembly mounted in the inner cavity, the separation assembly adapted to separate the inner cavity into upper and lower sub-chambers that are independent of each other;

Wherein the dishwasher comprises at least one operating mode, in which the upper subchamber is washed separately without activating the lower subchamber.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the dishwasher further comprises a waterway system, an upper spray system and a lower spray system, which are respectively and independently communicated with the upper spray system and the lower spray system.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the waterway system includes a wash pump and a diverter valve, the wash pump being in communication with the upper spray system and the lower spray system through the diverter valve.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the door body assembly comprises an upper door plate and a lower door plate, wherein the upper door plate is arranged corresponding to the upper subchamber and is suitable for independently controlling the opening and closing of the upper subchamber, the lower door plate is arranged corresponding to the lower subchamber, and the lower door plate is suitable for independently controlling the opening and closing of the lower subchamber.

According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the door body assembly further includes an opening and closing frame movably mounted at the opening, the upper door plate and the lower door plate are connected to the opening and closing frame, the upper door plate and the lower door plate correspondingly control opening and closing of the upper sub-chamber and the lower sub-chamber, and the opening and closing frame is adapted to control opening and closing of the opening.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the door body assembly further comprises an opening and closing frame, the opening and closing frame is movably arranged at the opening, the upper door plate is movably arranged on the opening and closing frame, and the lower door plate is fixedly connected to the opening and closing frame.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the dishwasher further comprises a second mode of operation in which the upper and lower subchambers are washed separately.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the partition assembly is arranged obliquely upwards from the side of the inner cavity opposite to the opening in the direction of the opening, and the partition assembly is provided with an upper drain opening.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the separation assembly is provided with a water collecting tank which is communicated with the upper water outlet, and a filter piece is covered at the notch of the water collecting tank.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the separation assembly comprises a first partition plate part and a second partition plate part, wherein one side of the first partition plate part adjacent to the second partition plate part is arranged obliquely downwards, and the water collecting tank is arranged between the first partition plate part and the second partition plate part.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the filter element is provided with a catch at one end of the opening.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the dishwasher further comprises at least one of:

At least one set of sterilization system for sterilizing tableware in the upper subchamber or the lower subchamber;

And the heating system is connected with the waterway system and is suitable for heating the washing water in the waterway system.

The above technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model have at least one of the following technical effects:

According to the application, the inner cavity of the machine body is divided into the two mutually independent upper subchambers and the lower subchamber through the partition plate assembly, a user can select a dish washing machine operation mode according to requirements, and in the first working mode, only the upper subchamber performs an independent washing procedure, and the lower subchamber does not operate, so that the independent use of the upper subchamber is realized. In the use scene of less and frequent users, the washing efficiency and energy saving can be improved, the bending times of the users can be reduced, and the tableware of the upper chamber and the lower chamber can be simultaneously cleaned under the condition. The user can select a proper cleaning mode according to actual demands, so that the flexibility and convenience of using the dish washer are improved.

Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the utility model.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present utility model or the technical solutions in the related art, the drawings that are required to be used in the embodiments or the related technical descriptions will be briefly described, and it is apparent that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and other drawings may be obtained according to the drawings without inventive effort for those skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of the structure of the dishwasher of FIG. 1 with the door assembly removed;

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of a structure of a second embodiment of a dishwasher provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the structure of the dishwasher of FIG. 3 with only the upper door panel open;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the structure of the dishwasher door assembly of FIG. 3;

fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of a third embodiment of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the other side of the dishwasher of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of the structure of the dishwasher of FIG. 7 with only the upper door panel open;

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of the structure in which the upper door panel and the lower door panel of the dishwasher of FIG. 7 are simultaneously opened;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the structure of the dishwasher door assembly of FIG. 7, shown open;

Fig. 11 is a schematic structural view of a fourth embodiment of a dishwasher provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 12 is a schematic view of the door assembly of FIG. 11 flipped open about the lower side;

FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the door assembly of FIG. 11 flipped open about the left side;

Fig. 14 is a schematic view of a structure of a fifth embodiment of a dishwasher provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

fig. 15 is a schematic view of a structure of a sixth embodiment of a dishwasher provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

fig. 16 is a schematic view of a seventh embodiment of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

fig. 17 is a schematic view of the structure of an eighth embodiment of a dishwasher provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 18 is a schematic view of the partition assembly of FIG. 2 in a first position;

FIG. 19 is a schematic view of the separator assembly of FIG. 2 in a second position;

FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher of FIG. 3 in one direction;

FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher of FIG. 3 in another direction;

fig. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher of fig. 3 from a different perspective.

Reference numerals:

10. Dish washing machine;

100. The machine body comprises a machine body, 110, an inner cavity, 111, an upper subchamber, 112, a lower subchamber, 113, a left subchamber, 114, a right subchamber, 120 and an opening;

200. A partition assembly 210, an upper drain port 220, a first partition plate portion 230, a second partition plate portion 240, a water collecting tank 250, and a filter;

300. The door comprises a door body assembly, 310, an upper door plate, 320, a lower door plate, 330, an opening and closing frame, 340, an upper door plate, 350 and a lower door plate;

400. 410, drainage mechanism, 420, water inlet mechanism;

500. and a spraying system.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present utility model are described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are illustrative of the utility model but are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model.

In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, are merely for convenience in describing the embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the apparatus or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

In describing embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless explicitly stated or limited otherwise, the terms "connected," "connected," and "coupled" should be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, integrally connected, mechanically connected, electrically connected, directly connected, or indirectly connected via an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the above terms in embodiments of the present utility model will be understood in detail by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In embodiments of the utility model, unless expressly specified and limited otherwise, a first feature "up" or "down" on a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact via an intervening medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "over" and "on" a second feature may be a first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be the first feature being directly under or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is less level than the second feature.

In the description of the present specification, a description referring to terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., means 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 embodiments of the present utility model. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed 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, the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples may be combined and combined by those skilled in the art without contradiction.

The utility model provides a dish washer.

In an embodiment of the present utility model, referring to fig. 1 to 17, a dishwasher 10 includes a body 100 having an inner cavity 110 and an opening 120 communicating with the inner cavity 110, a door assembly 300 movably disposed on the body 100, the door assembly 300 for movably opening or closing the opening 120, and a partition assembly 200 mounted in the inner cavity 110, the partition assembly 200 and the door assembly 300 cooperating with the body 100 to partition the inner cavity 110 to form a plurality of sub-chambers independent of each other.

The body 100 is the main structure of the dishwasher 10, and the body 100 provides support and protection for other components of the dishwasher 10. An inner cavity 110 is formed in the body 100, the inner cavity 110 being a space for loading and washing dishes inside the dishwasher 10. Its size and shape determines the number and type of dishes that the dishwasher 10 is capable of holding. One side of the machine body 100 is provided with an opening 120 communicated with the inner cavity 110, and the opening 120 is arranged to facilitate a user to put tableware, kitchen ware and the like to be cleaned into the inner cavity 110 for cleaning.

The door body assembly 300, the door body assembly 300 is movably mounted on the machine body 100, and the door body assembly is movably covered at the opening 120 for controlling the opening or closing of the opening 120. The door assembly 300 may be rotatably, slidably, or detachably connected to the machine body 100, and may be configured according to specific practical requirements, which is not particularly limited herein.

The partition assembly 200 is a key feature of the dishwasher 10, and the partition assembly 200 is fixedly or movably disposed in the inner cavity 110, and then is matched with the door assembly 300, so that the inner cavity 110 can be divided into a plurality of relatively closed subchambers, and it should be noted that, a spraying system 500 and a waterway system 400 capable of performing independent washing are disposed in each of the subchambers corresponding to the partition. The user can select different subchambers to finish washing according to the self requirement.

According to the application, the separation assembly 200 is arranged in the inner cavity 110 of the machine body 100, the inner cavity 110 is completely separated to form a plurality of relatively independent sealed washing subchambers through the separation assembly 200, the door plate assembly and the machine body 100, a user can select to singly use one subchamber or simultaneously use the plurality of subchambers to jointly wash according to the quantity of tableware, different washing requirements of the user are met, and meanwhile, the interaction between the subchambers can be reduced due to the relative sealing between the subchambers.

Referring to fig. 1 to 11, according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the door assembly 300 includes a plurality of door panels, the partition assembly 200 cooperates with the machine body 100 to partition the opening 120 into a plurality of sub-openings, the plurality of sub-openings are respectively and correspondingly communicated with different sub-chambers, and the plurality of door panels correspondingly control the opening or closing of the plurality of sub-openings.

It will be appreciated that the partition assembly 200 extends from the location of the opening 120 toward the wall of the interior cavity 110 opposite the location of the opening 120, thereby dividing the interior cavity 110 into a plurality of subchambers, and that the opening 120 may also correspond to the plurality of subchamber-communicating subchambers 120 separated by the partition assembly 200. In order to conveniently control the independent opening or independent closing of each sub-chamber, the door body assembly 300 in this embodiment includes a plurality of door panels corresponding to the sub-openings 120, and the door panels are respectively used to independently control the opening or closing of each corresponding sub-opening 120, so as to ensure the independence and the tightness of each sub-chamber, and when a user uses one of the plurality of sub-chambers alone, only the corresponding door panel needs to be opened, so that the target washing of the user can be completed, and the use convenience of the user is improved.

Referring to fig. 12 to 17, in an embodiment, the door assembly 300 may also include a door panel, where the door panel may be configured to control the opening or closing of the plurality of sub-chambers according to the needs of the user.

Referring to fig. 4 to 10, the partition assembly 200 includes a diaphragm plate disposed in a horizontal direction of the inner chamber 110 to partition the inner chamber 110 into an upper sub-chamber 111 and a lower sub-chamber 112 according to one embodiment of the present utility model. That is, the plurality of sub-chambers are arranged in the height direction, so that it is convenient for a user to select the upper sub-chamber 111 when using the dishwasher 10 at a high frequency, the number of times of bending down of the user is reduced, and the user satisfaction is improved.

In one embodiment, the partition assembly 200 may also include a vertical partition that separates the interior cavity 110 to form the left subchamber 113 and the right subchamber 114. Of course, the partition assembly 200 may also include both a diaphragm and a vertical diaphragm, or include multiple diaphragms or vertical diaphragms, to divide the inner cavity 110 into multiple sub-chambers arranged horizontally or vertically as required, which is not particularly limited herein.

Referring to fig. 1 to 10, according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the door body assembly 300 includes an upper door panel 310 and a lower door panel 320, the upper door panel 310 is disposed corresponding to the upper sub-chamber 111, the upper door panel is adapted to individually control opening and closing of the upper sub-chamber 111, the lower door panel 320 is disposed corresponding to the lower sub-chamber 112, and the lower door panel is adapted to individually control opening and closing of the lower sub-chamber 112.

It will be appreciated that the upper door panel 310 can independently control the opening and closing of the upper sub-chamber 111, and when the upper sub-chamber 111 needs to be used alone for washing, only the upper door panel 310 can be opened while the lower sub-chamber 112 remains in a closed state, thereby maintaining the environmental stability or safety of the lower sub-chamber 112. Similarly, when washing using the lower sub-chamber 112 alone is required, only the lower door panel 320 may be opened while the upper sub-chamber 111 remains closed, thereby maintaining the environmental stability or safety of the upper sub-chamber 111.

Referring to fig. 11, in an embodiment, the inner cavity 110 is divided into a left sub-chamber 113 and a right sub-chamber 114, and the door assembly 300 includes a left door panel 340 and a right door panel 350, wherein the left door panel 340 and the right door panel 350 may be provided in the form of parallel doors or middle doors, which are not limited herein, and may be provided according to specific requirements.

Referring to fig. 3 to 5, according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the door assembly 300 further includes an opening/closing frame 330, the opening/closing frame 330 is movably mounted at the opening 120, the upper door panel 310 and the lower door panel 320 are connected to the opening/closing frame 330 to correspondingly control the opening/closing of the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, and the opening/closing frame 330 is adapted to control the opening/closing of the opening 120.

It is understood that the opening and closing frame 330 is movably mounted at the opening 120 of the machine body 100, so that the opening and closing frame 330 can rotate or move relative to the machine body 100, thereby controlling the opening and closing state of the opening 120. So that the open-close frame 330 becomes a key component for connecting the door panel and the body 100. The upper door panel 310 and the lower door panel 320 are both coupled to the opening and closing frame 330. The door panel moves along with the movement of the opening and closing frame 330, so that the open and closed states of the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112 are controlled. The open-close frame 330 not only provides a supporting and connecting platform for the door panel, but also directly participates in the opening and closing control of the opening 120. By controlling the movement of the opening and closing frame 330, the opening and closing of the whole opening 120 can be realized, and the upper door panel 310 and the lower door panel 320 are driven to perform corresponding actions.

When it is desired to simultaneously open the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, the opening and closing frame 330 may be operated to move to one side, thereby opening the opening 120. At this time, the upper door panel 310 and the lower door panel 320 are rotated or moved together with the opening and closing frame 330 to expose the corresponding sub-chambers. When all subchambers need to be closed, the bezel 330 may be pushed back into place, closing the opening 120. In this process, the upper door panel 310 and the lower door panel 320 are also closed along with the movement of the opening and closing frame 330, and the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112 are resealed. The upper door plate and the lower door plate can still independently control the opening and closing of the corresponding upper sealing chamber and lower sealing chamber, so that the operation steps of the whole opening of the door body assembly 300 can be reduced, and the operation efficiency is improved.

Referring to fig. 3 to 5, according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the door assembly 300 further includes an opening and closing frame 330, the opening and closing frame 330 is movably installed at the opening 120, the upper door panel 310 is movably installed on the opening and closing frame 330, and the lower door panel 320 is fixedly connected to the opening and closing frame 330.

It will be appreciated that in the present embodiment, the opening and closing frame 330 is designed to be movable relative to the machine body 100, such as by means of a sliding rail, a hinge, etc., so as to allow it to move within a certain range to control the opening and closing of the opening 120.

The open-close frame 330 not only provides a mounting basis for the upper door panel 310 and the lower door panel 320, but also ensures a relative positional relationship therebetween. The upper door panel 310 and the lower door panel 320 are coupled together and allow the upper door panel 310 to move thereon.

The upper door panel 310 is movably installed with respect to the opening and closing frame 330, and can be independently opened or closed to control the opened and closed state of the upper sub-chamber 111. The upper door panel 310 may be implemented by a sliding rail, hinge, or other mechanical device. Since the upper door panel 310 is movably installed, it can be opened or closed independently when the user frequently uses the upper sealed chamber, without affecting the state of the lower door panel 320 or the entire opening and closing frame 330. Providing greater flexibility and control accuracy.

The lower door panel 320 is different from the upper door panel 310 in that the lower door panel 320 is fixedly coupled to the opening/closing frame 330. The lower door panel 320 moves with the movement of the opening and closing frame 330 and cannot be opened or closed individually. When the opening/closing frame 330 is opened or closed, the lower door panel 320 is also opened or closed accordingly to control the opened/closed state of the lower sub-chamber 112. The overall opening and closing efficiency of the door body assembly 300 is improved.

Referring to fig. 20 to 22, the dishwasher 10 includes at least one set of waterway system 400 and a plurality of spray systems 500, the plurality of spray systems 500 being disposed in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sub-chambers, the waterway system 400 being in communication with the spray systems 500, according to one embodiment of the present utility model.

It will be appreciated that waterway system 400 is one of the core components of dishwasher 10 and is adapted to provide the water flow and pressure required for cleaning, and the discharge of waste water, among other things. The system may include water pump, water tank, filter, heater, etc. components to ensure that the water cleanliness, temperature and flow meet the cleaning requirements.

The waterway system 400 communicates with the shower systems 500, and the waterway system 400 may deliver the cleaning water to the respective shower systems 500 through a connection such as a pipe or a hose. Ensuring that water can be accurately distributed to the subchambers that need to be cleaned.

The dishwasher 10 is provided with a plurality of spraying systems 500, and the spraying systems 500 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sub-chambers. Each spray system 500 is designed for a particular subchamber to ensure full coverage and effective cleaning of the dishes within that area. The spray system 500 sprays a detergent and water mist through a high-pressure water flow to wash and clean tableware. The spray system 500 may include different types of spray heads, such as rotating spray arms, stationary spray nozzles, etc., to provide a variety of cleaning modes.

The plurality of spray systems 500 are in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of subchambers, and each spray system 500 can be independently controlled. To meet the more refined cleaning requirements.

The subchambers are areas of the interior of the dishwasher 10 for placing dishes that are designed to be independent of each other and to seal well to prevent water spillage or cross-contamination during the washing process.

During the washing of the dishwasher 10, the waterway system 400 firstly supplies the cleaning water and the detergent to the shower system 500, then the shower system 500 washes the dishes in the corresponding sub-chamber by the high-pressure water flow, and finally, the washed water is discharged out of the dishwasher 10 through the drain mechanism 410.

Because each subchamber has an independent spray system 500 for cleaning, a customized cleaning regimen may be performed for different types of cutlery or different cleaning needs. Meanwhile, the independence of the subchambers also avoids the problem of cross contamination in the cleaning process.

Referring to fig. 20 to 22, the waterway system 400 includes a drain mechanism 410, and the drain mechanism 410 includes an upper drain assembly integrated on the partition assembly 200 and a lower drain assembly integrated at the bottom of the inner cavity 110, according to one embodiment of the present utility model.

It will be appreciated that the upper drainage assembly is adapted to drain the accumulated waste water in the upper subchamber after the cleaning process has ended. The upper drain assembly is integrated on the partition assembly 200, and the partition assembly 200 is located at the bottom of the upper sub-chamber 111, so that the upper drain assembly is positioned to directly treat wastewater from the upper sub-chamber. Meanwhile, the upper drainage assembly is integrated on the separation assembly 200, so that the volume occupied by the dish washer 10 when the upper drainage assembly is independently arranged can be reduced, and the space utilization rate of the inner cavity 110 can be improved. Advantageously, the flow path of the wastewater inside the dishwasher 10 is reduced, the risk of cross-contamination is reduced, and the drainage efficiency is improved.

The drain down assembly is then integrated into the bottom of the interior cavity 110 of the dishwasher 10. The lower drainage assembly is responsible for collecting and draining the wastewater from the lower subchamber 112.

In this manner, the drainage efficiency and effectiveness of the dishwasher 10 is improved by the zoned drainage design. By separately treating the wastewater from the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, the residence time of the wastewater within the dishwasher 10 can be reduced, the risk of cross-contamination can be reduced, and the overall drainage process can be accelerated.

Referring to fig. 20 to 22, according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the partition assembly 200 is disposed obliquely upward from a side of the inner chamber 110 opposite to the opening 120 toward the opening 120, and a side of the partition assembly 200 remote from the opening 120 is provided with an upper drain port 210.

It will be appreciated that the inclination of the partition assembly 200 is such that the upper end surface of the partition assembly 200 is not perfectly perpendicular to the horizontal plane, but has a slope. Such that the partition assembly 200 gradually rises in a direction toward the opening 120, forming a slope. Helps to direct the waste water along the incline toward the upper drain opening 210, thereby facilitating the draining of the dishwasher 10. Second, the sloped partition assembly 200 may reduce the accumulation of wastewater within the upper subchamber 111, reducing the risk of cross-contamination. In addition, the angled design may also help reduce dead space inside the dishwasher 10, making cleaning easier.

The upper drain opening 210 is provided at a side of the partition assembly 200 remote from the opening 120, i.e., at a lower position of the partition assembly 200. So that the waste water can be naturally collected at the upper drain port 210 while flowing along the inclined surface of the partition assembly 200.

The primary function of the upper drain opening 210 is to drain waste water accumulated above the partition assembly 200 out of the dishwasher 10. Due to the inclined design of the partition assembly 200, the waste water can smoothly flow to and be discharged through the upper drain port 210, thereby improving drainage efficiency.

Referring to fig. 20 to 22, the partition assembly 200 includes a first partition portion 220 and a second partition portion 230, and sides of the first partition portion 220 and the second partition portion 230 adjacent to each other are disposed obliquely downward according to one embodiment of the present utility model. It can be appreciated that in this embodiment, by arranging the adjacent sides of the first partition portion 220 and the second partition portion 230 obliquely downward to form a V-shaped structure, the waste water forms a converging region at the low-lying position when flowing through the upper end surface of the partition assembly 200, and meanwhile, since the whole partition assembly 200 is inclined toward one side of the upper drain port 210, the waste water is guided by the secondary inclination of the upper end surface of the partition assembly 200, so that the waste water can be discharged out of the upper sub-chamber 111 more quickly, and the waste water discharging efficiency is improved.

In other embodiments, the partition assembly 200 may be provided in a W-shape or a circular arc shape in a cross section parallel to the opening 120 to form a water collecting area at an upper end surface of the partition assembly 200.

Referring to fig. 20 to 22, according to an embodiment of the present utility model, a water collecting tank 240 is formed between the first and second partition parts 220 and 230, the water collecting tank 240 is extended in a depth direction of the opening 120, the water collecting tank 240 communicates with the upper drain port 210, and a filter member 250 is provided at a notch of the water collecting tank 240 in a cover manner.

It will be appreciated that the sump 240 is located between the first and second divider portions 220, 230 and is shaped and sized according to the particular design of the dishwasher 10. Typically, the water collection tank 240 will extend along the depth of the opening 120 so as to be able to collect waste water and residue from the upper region.

The sump 240 is adapted to collect and temporarily store waste water, keeping the interior of the dishwasher 10 clean and sanitary. The sump 240 communicates with the upper drain port 210 such that the waste water collected in the sump 240 can smoothly drain out of the dishwasher 10 through the upper drain port 210. Ensures that the waste water can be discharged timely and effectively, and avoids the accumulation and retention of the waste water in the dishwasher 10. Due to the presence of the sump 240, the waste water is collected and temporarily stored in the sump 240 during the discharging process, and then discharged through the upper drain outlet 210. The waste water splashing and overflowing during the discharging process can be reduced, and the discharging efficiency can be improved.

The filter 250 is disposed at the notch of the sump 240. Is located between the sump 240 and the upper region for blocking large pieces of food waste, grease, etc. from entering the sump 240. By the filtering action of the filter member 250, it is ensured that only waste water enters the sump 240 and the upper drain port 210, thereby protecting smooth operation of the drainage system.

Referring to fig. 20 to 22, a filter member 250 is provided with a clasp at one end of the opening 120 according to one embodiment of the present utility model. It will be appreciated that the clasp is located at or near the edge of the filter 250 at one end of the opening 120 so that it can be easily accessed and manipulated by a user. The clasp is generally designed to be easily grasped in shape, such as a groove, protrusion, or knob. When the filter member 250 accumulates excessive foreign substances and affects the drainage effect, the user can easily take out and clean the filter member 250 by a clasp. After cleaning, the filter 250 is then replaced by a clasp.

In some embodiments, the dishwasher 10 further includes a slag discharge system, the bottom of the subchamber being provided with a slag discharge port, the slag discharge system being in communication with the subchamber through the slag discharge port.

It will be appreciated that the slag discharge system is adapted to automatically or manually discharge the food waste accumulated at the bottom of the subchamber out of the dishwasher 10 after the dishwasher 10 has completed the washing process. Residues can be prevented from accumulating inside the dishwasher 10, resulting in bacterial growth, odor generation, and affecting subsequent cleaning results.

According to one embodiment of the present utility model, waterway system 400 further includes a water inlet mechanism 420, and water inlet mechanism 420 includes an upper water inlet assembly and a lower water inlet assembly, which are in communication with spray system 500 within upper subchamber 111 or lower subchamber 112, respectively.

It will be appreciated that the upper water intake assembly communicates with the spray system 500 within the upper subchamber 111 of the dishwasher 10. When it is desired to wash the upper dishes, the upper water intake assembly provides wash water to the spray system 500. The primary function of the upper water intake assembly is to provide a stable, proper amount of wash water to the spray system 500 within the upper subchamber 111. This wash water is sprayed onto the dishes by the spray system 500 to remove stains and food residues. The lower water intake assembly is in communication with the spray system 500 within the lower subchamber 112 of the dishwasher 10. Similar to the upper water intake assembly, the lower water intake assembly is responsible for providing the dish washing water to the lower subchamber 112.

During the washing process of the dishwasher 10, the upper and lower water intake assemblies may cooperate. They supply the proper amount of washing water to the spraying system 500 in the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, respectively, according to the control program of the dishwasher 10 and the user's setting, so as to ensure that the dishes in the entire dishwasher 10 can be sufficiently washed.

According to one embodiment of the present utility model, the dishwasher 10 further includes at least one set of drying system including a drying module and an air duct, upper and lower drying ports communicating with the air duct are opened on inner walls of the upper and lower sub-chambers 111 and 112, and the drying module dries the upper and lower sub-chambers 111 and 112 through the upper and lower drying ports.

It will be appreciated that the drying system is an additional function in the dishwasher 10 for drying items such as cutlery after washing is complete to remove residual moisture and prevent bacterial growth.

In an embodiment of the utility model, a drying system comprises a drying module and an air duct. The drying module is a main part for generating hot air or hot air, and the duct is used for delivering the hot air or the hot air to each corner in the washing chamber 110.

Specifically, upper and lower drying ports communicating with the air duct are opened on inner walls of the upper and lower sub-chambers 111 and 112, respectively. The two drying openings are used for uniformly guiding hot air or hot air generated by the drying module into the two subchambers to dry articles such as tableware.

When the dishwasher 10 completes the washing process, the drying module starts to operate, generating hot air or hot air. These hot air or hot air passes through the air duct, and enters the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112 through the upper drying opening and the lower drying opening, respectively, to dry the tableware and other articles in the chambers.

Through setting up drying system, can be after the washing is accomplished automatic dry to articles such as tableware, avoided the loaded down with trivial details and the secondary pollution's of manual wiping possibility. The design of the air duct and the drying opening ensures that hot air or hot air can be uniformly conveyed to all corners in the washing cavity, and improves the drying efficiency and quality.

In some embodiments, the drying module may be disposed in a form of a pair of multiple subchambers or a pair of subchambers, that is, one drying module is correspondingly communicated with the multiple subchambers, or one drying module is correspondingly disposed in one subchamber, which is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 18 to 19, in one embodiment, the dishwasher 10 includes a body 100 having an inner cavity 110, a partition assembly 200 disposed in the inner cavity 110 to partition the inner cavity 110 into at least two sub-chambers independent of each other, and a driving assembly coupled to the partition assembly 200, the driving assembly being adapted to drive the partition assembly 200 to move in a first direction of the inner cavity 110 to dynamically adjust a volume ratio of adjacent two sub-chambers.

In this embodiment, the drive assembly is closely coupled to the partition assembly 200 and functions to drive the partition assembly 200 in a first direction along the interior cavity 110. This first direction is generally preset and may be adjusted according to the specific design of the dishwasher 10. Through the accurate control of the driving component, a user can easily adjust the volume ratio of two adjacent subchambers according to the quantity or the size of tableware so as to adapt to different cleaning requirements. By dynamically adjusting the volume ratio of adjacent two subchambers, dishwasher 10 can more flexibly handle different numbers and types of dishes, helping to optimize water flow distribution and spray angle during the cleaning process, thereby improving cleaning efficiency and quality. In case of a smaller number of dishes, the user may reduce water and energy consumption during the washing process by reducing the volume of the corresponding subchamber. The energy-saving design accords with the pursuit of modern families on environmental protection and energy saving. The ability to dynamically adjust the volume ratio allows the dishwasher 10 to be more intelligent and user friendly. The user can freely adjust the size and the quantity of the subchambers according to the actual demands of the user, and enjoys more convenient and efficient cleaning experience.

The driving assembly may take various forms such as a motor, a gear transmission mechanism, a screw transmission mechanism, etc. These components cooperate under the direction of the control system to ensure that the partition assembly 200 is able to move smoothly and accurately.

It should be understood that the first direction may be a horizontal direction or a vertical direction of the inner cavity 110, which is not limited herein, and the present embodiment is mainly described by taking the first direction as a vertical direction as an example, and other embodiments may be implemented with reference to the present embodiment.

In some embodiments, dishwasher 10 further includes a seal assembly disposed between partition assembly 200 and the cavity wall of interior cavity 110.

It will be appreciated that a seal assembly is provided between the partition assembly 200 and the walls of the interior cavity 110, adapted to fill the small gap therebetween, preventing water, steam, detergent or other cleaning medium from leaking outside the adjacent subchambers or dishwasher 10 during the cleaning process. To ensure an independent cleaning environment inside each subchamber and to protect the internal components of dishwasher 10 from damage.

Alternatively, the sealing assembly may comprise a bead, gasket, or gasket, etc., the particular form being selected based on the design of the particular dishwasher 10 and the shape of the partition assembly 200, and is not particularly limited herein.

In some embodiments, the cavity walls of the inner cavity 110 are disposed flush with the peripheral wall of the partition assembly 200.

It can be appreciated that, the peripheral walls of the inner cavity 110 and the partition assembly 200 are arranged at the same level, which is more beneficial for the driving assembly to drive the partition assembly 200 to move along the first direction of the inner cavity 110, and meanwhile, the sealing assembly is better attached between the two sub-chambers to maintain the sealing performance of the two adjacent sub-chambers.

In an embodiment, the at least two sub-chambers include an upper sub-chamber 111 and a lower sub-chamber 112, and the dishwasher 10 includes an upper spray system and a lower spray system, the upper spray system is correspondingly disposed in the upper sub-chamber 111, the lower spray system is correspondingly disposed in the lower sub-chamber 112, and the upper spray system and the lower spray system are respectively communicated with the waterway system 400.

It will be appreciated that the upper subchamber 111 is located above the interior chamber 110 of the dishwasher 10 and that the upper spray system is correspondingly positioned within the upper subchamber 111 to spray water and cleaning agent through a plurality of spray arms or nozzles toward the dishes in this area. The lower subchamber 112 is positioned below the interior chamber 110 of the dishwasher 10, and the lower spray system is correspondingly positioned within the lower subchamber 112 to perform a similar cleaning task as the upper spray system. In this way, by separately setting the upper spray system and the lower spray system corresponding to the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112 can be separately used, and a user can select to separately use one of them to wash according to the needs, or to simultaneously wash, thereby improving the applicability and user satisfaction of the dishwasher 10.

In some embodiments, the upper spray system is disposed on the partition assembly 200 and is movable with the partition assembly 200.

It will be appreciated that the upper spray system is mounted directly on the partition assembly 200 such that when the partition assembly 200 is moved within the interior cavity 110 to adjust the volume ratio of the upper sub-chamber 111 to the lower sub-chamber 112, the upper spray system will also move therewith. It is ensured that the shower system 500 is capable of effectively cleaning the dishes within the upper subchamber 111.

Since the upper spray system can move following the partition assembly 200, it can dynamically adjust the cleaning area according to the position of the partition assembly 200. So that the upper spray system ensures a thorough, uniform cleaning of the dishes within the upper subchamber 111, regardless of the movement of the partition assembly 200.

Because the upper spray system is closely combined with the partition assembly 200, it can more precisely control the spray direction and spray intensity, thereby ensuring that water flow and detergent can directly act on the surface of tableware, and improving the cleaning effect.

Of course, in other embodiments, the upper spray assembly may be fixedly disposed on the top of the upper sub-chamber 111, or the top or bottom of the upper sub-chamber 111 may be provided with the spray system 500, which is not limited herein.

In some embodiments, waterway system 400 includes water intake mechanism 420 and water discharge mechanism 410, with water intake mechanism 420 and water discharge mechanism 410 in communication with upper subchamber 111 and lower subchamber 112, respectively.

It will be appreciated that the water inlet mechanism 420 is adapted to provide the water flow and cleaning agent required for cleaning the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112. The water inlet mechanism 420 communicates with the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, respectively, through specific pipes or connections. During the cleaning process, the water inlet mechanism 420 supplies the appropriate amount of water and cleaning agent to the corresponding sub-chambers according to the predetermined cleaning procedure.

The drain mechanism 410 is adapted to drain the waste water in the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112 out of the dishwasher 10 after the washing is completed. It generally includes drain pump, drain pipe, drain valve, etc., to quickly and efficiently drain waste water out of the dishwasher 10. The drainage mechanism 410 is also in communication with the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, respectively, via specific tubing or connections. During the draining process, the drain mechanism 410 will open the corresponding drain valve, activate the drain pump, withdraw waste water from the subchamber and drain the dishwasher 10.

By communicating the water intake mechanism 420 and the water discharge mechanism 410 with the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, respectively, the dishwasher 10 is capable of independent cleaning of both sub-chambers. The flexibility and utility of the dishwasher 10 is enhanced.

In some embodiments, dishwasher 10 further includes a heating system coupled to waterway system 400, the heating system adapted to heat wash water in waterway system 400.

It will be appreciated that the heating system is typically integrated into the waterway system 400 and is connected to the water intake mechanism 420 and the wash chamber by pipes and valves. In the cleaning process, when the washing water needs to be heated, the heating system can start and heat cold water in the water flow, and then the heated washing water is conveyed to the washing chamber for cleaning. As the temperature of the wash water increases, the activity of the detergent increases, making it more prone to penetrate into stains and break them down. Thus, the heating system can significantly improve the detergency of the dishwasher 10, resulting in cleaner dishes. The high-temperature washing water is not only helpful for removing stains, but also can sterilize and disinfect tableware. This is important for maintaining the hygiene of the cutlery and preventing bacterial growth. At higher temperatures, stains and grease are more easily washed away by the water stream, thereby reducing cleaning time and energy consumption.

In one embodiment, dishwasher 10 includes a body 100, a door assembly 300, and a divider assembly

200, The body 100 has an inner cavity 110 and an opening 120 communicating with the inner cavity 110, a door assembly 300 for movably opening or closing the opening 120, and a partition assembly

200 Are adapted to divide the interior cavity 110 into an upper sub-chamber 111 and a lower sub-chamber 112 that are independent of each other, wherein the dishwasher 10 comprises at least one operating mode in which the upper sub-chamber 111 is individually washed without activating the lower sub-chamber 112.

In this embodiment, the inner cavity 110 of the machine body 100 is divided into two independent upper sub-chambers 111 and lower sub-chambers 112 by the partition plate assembly, and a user can select the operation mode of the dish washer 10 according to the requirement, in the first operation mode, only the upper sub-chambers 111 perform an independent washing procedure, and the lower sub-chambers 112 cannot operate, so that the independent use of the upper sub-chambers 111 is realized. In the use scene of less and frequent users, the washing efficiency and energy saving can be improved, the bending times of the users can be reduced, and the tableware of the upper chamber and the lower chamber can be simultaneously cleaned under the condition. The user can select a proper cleaning mode according to actual demands, so that the flexibility and convenience of using the dish washer 10 are improved.

In some embodiments, the dishwasher 10 further includes a waterway system 400, an upper spray system 500, and a lower spray system 500, the waterway system 400 being in separate communication with the upper spray system 500 and the lower spray system 500, respectively.

It will be appreciated that dishwasher 10 includes a waterway system 400, waterway system 400 being in separate communication with upper subchamber 111 and lower subchamber 112, respectively, waterway system 400 being responsible for supplying water, draining water, providing wash liquor, etc., to each subchamber of dishwasher 10. Waterway system 400 may include a complex network of pumps, pipes, valves, etc. for controlling the direction and flow of water.

The upper spray system 500 is disposed corresponding to the upper sub-chamber 111 for completing a spray washing process of the upper sub-chamber 111.

The lower spray system 500 is disposed corresponding to the lower sub-chamber 112 for completing a spray washing process of the lower sub-chamber 112.

The waterway system 400 is separately communicated with the upper spray system 500 and the lower spray system 500 to enable water to be independently supplied to the upper spray system 500 and the lower spray system 500 through the waterway system 400. In this way, through independent control of the upper spray system 500 and the lower spray system 500, separate use of the upper sub-chamber 111 or the lower sub-chamber 112 can be achieved, and at the same time, one set of waterway system 400 corresponds to a plurality of sub-chambers, so that the setting of the waterway system 400 can be simplified and the overall volume of the dishwasher 10 can be reduced.

In some embodiments, the dishwasher 10 further includes a second mode of operation in which the upper subchamber 111 and the lower subchamber 112 are each separately washed.

In the second working mode, the user performs cavity-separating washing according to different tableware or different greasy dirt degrees, different washing time periods or conditions are customized, and the upper subchamber 111 and the lower subchamber 112 are arranged in a relatively sealed mode, so that the washing process is completely independent, and cross contamination cannot occur.

In some embodiments, waterway system 400 includes a wash pump and a diverter valve, through which the wash pump communicates with the upper and lower spray systems.

It will be appreciated that the wash pump provides a power source for the entire waterway system 400 and is responsible for pressurizing and delivering the stored wash water. The diverter valve is a critical control component located between the wash pump and the spray system 500 and is responsible for precisely distributing the wash water to the upper and lower spray systems. The inside of the water diversion valve usually comprises a plurality of channels and valve structures, and the accurate control of the flow direction and the flow rate of water flow can be realized by controlling the opening and closing states of the valves. When the user selects different cleaning modes, the control system of dishwasher 10 will adjust the status of the diverter valve accordingly to meet the water supply needs of the different spray systems 500.

The upper and lower spray systems are responsible for the cleaning of the dishes in the upper and lower subchambers 111 and 112, respectively. They spray high pressure water flow and cleaning agent to the surface of tableware through spray arms, and remove stains and grease by utilizing the impact force of water flow and the chemical action of cleaning agent. Because the upper spraying system and the lower spraying system respectively correspond to different chambers, the upper spraying system and the lower spraying system can work independently or simultaneously so as to meet different cleaning requirements. By the cooperative work of the wash pump and the diverter valve, the waterway system 400 can achieve independent or simultaneous water supply to the upper and lower spray systems, thereby meeting different cleaning requirements.

In one embodiment, the dishwasher 10 includes a body 100 having an inner cavity 110, a partition assembly 200 installed in the inner cavity 110 to partition the inner cavity 110 into relatively independent upper and lower sub-chambers 111 and 112, a drain mechanism 410 adapted to supply and drain the upper and lower sub-chambers 111 and 112, and a dispenser connected to the waterway system 400, the waterway system 400 communicating with the upper and lower sub-chambers 111 and 112 through the dispenser to individually control the waterway system 400 to supply and drain the upper and lower sub-chambers 111 and 112.

In this embodiment, the inner cavity 110 of the machine body 100 is divided into two mutually independent subchambers by the partition plate assembly, the waterway system 400 is separately communicated with each subchamber by the distributor, so that the mutual independence of water inlet and water drainage of each subchamber is realized, and a user can flexibly select to clean only the upper subchamber 111, the lower subchamber 112 or both the two subchambers according to the type of tableware, the degree of greasy dirt and the cleaning requirement. Therefore, the washing efficiency is improved, and the personalized requirements of users for washing tableware are met. Meanwhile, as the cleaning processes of the two subchambers are mutually independent, the risk of cross contamination is reduced, and the sanitation and safety of tableware are ensured.

In some embodiments, waterway system 400 includes water intake mechanism 420 and water discharge mechanism 410, water intake mechanism 420 and water discharge mechanism 410 are in communication with upper subchamber 111 and lower subchamber 112, respectively, and a dispenser is in communication with water intake mechanism 420 and water discharge mechanism 410, respectively.

It will be appreciated that the water inlet mechanism 420 is adapted to provide the water source required for the washing of the dishwasher 10. Typically including a water pump, filter, heater, etc., and a series of connecting lines for delivering cleaning water to various portions of the dishwasher 10. In this embodiment, the water inlet mechanism 420 is not only in direct communication with the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, but also performs precise distribution of the water flow through the dispenser. So that the water inlet mechanism 420 can supply an appropriate amount of cleaning water to the upper and lower sub-chambers at the same time or separately according to the need.

The drain mechanism 410 is adapted to drain the waste water generated during the washing process from the dishwasher 10. Typically including drain pumps, drain lines, backflow prevention devices, etc. In this embodiment, the drainage mechanism 410 is also in communication with the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, ensuring that the waste water in both chambers can be drained quickly and efficiently after the cleaning is completed. Because the dispenser communicates with both the water inlet mechanism 420 and the water outlet mechanism 410, the dispenser may assist the water outlet mechanism 410 in achieving more precise water outlet control, such as indirectly affecting water outlet speed and efficiency by adjusting the water inlet flow rate.

The dispenser can precisely adjust the water flow rate and water pressure entering the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112 according to a preset cleaning program or a user's instruction, and can also assist in adjusting the drainage speed and flow direction during the drainage stage, so as to achieve a more efficient and energy-saving cleaning process.

In some embodiments, the water inlet mechanism 420 and the water outlet mechanism 410 in communication with the upper subchamber 111 are affixed to the wall of the interior chamber 110.

It will be appreciated that attaching the water intake mechanism 420 and the water discharge mechanism 410 to the wall of the interior cavity 110 can maximize the space savings within the dishwasher 10. The dish washer 10 has a limited internal space, and the placement of the dishes, the swing of the spray arm, the dispensing of the detergent, etc. all require a certain space. Therefore, the components of waterway system 400 (such as water inlet mechanism 420 and water outlet mechanism 410) are attached to the wall, so that more space is reserved for washing tableware and moving the spray arm, thereby improving washing efficiency and effect.

In some embodiments, dishwasher 10 further includes at least one sterilization system for sterilizing the dishes in upper subchamber 111 or lower subchamber 112.

It should be understood that in the present embodiment, the sterilization can be performed by providing one set of sterilization system corresponding to the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112, so that the space inside the machine body 100 occupied by providing multiple sets of sterilization systems can be reduced, however, in other embodiments, one set of sterilization system may be separately provided corresponding to the upper sub-chamber 111 and the lower sub-chamber 112.

Alternatively, the sterilization system can sterilize the sub-chamber in a combination mode of one or more of high temperature sterilization, ultraviolet sterilization or ozone sterilization.

In some embodiments, waterway system 400 further includes a water circulation system coupled between the subchamber and spray system 500.

It can be understood that the water circulation system can collect and filter the washing water sprayed by the spraying system 500 in the subchamber in the washing or rinsing process, and then spray the washing water again by the spraying system 500 to act on the tableware in the subchamber, so that water resources can be effectively saved.

Finally, it should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments are merely illustrative of the utility model, and not limiting. While the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present utility model, and it is intended to be covered by the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims (12)

1.A dishwasher, comprising:

A body having an inner cavity and an opening communicating with the inner cavity;

The door body assembly is movably arranged on the machine body and is used for movably opening or closing the opening;

A separation assembly mounted in the inner cavity, the separation assembly adapted to separate the inner cavity into upper and lower sub-chambers that are independent of each other;

Wherein the dishwasher comprises at least one operating mode, in which the upper subchamber is washed separately without activating the lower subchamber.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1 further comprising a waterway system, an upper spray system, and a lower spray system, the waterway system being in separate communication with the upper spray system and the lower spray system, respectively.

3. The dishwasher of claim 2, wherein the waterway system comprises a wash pump and a diverter valve, the wash pump being in communication with the upper and lower spray systems through the diverter valve.

4. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the door body assembly comprises an upper door plate and a lower door plate, the upper door plate is arranged corresponding to the upper subchamber, the upper door plate is suitable for independently controlling the opening and closing of the upper subchamber, the lower door plate is arranged corresponding to the lower subchamber, and the lower door plate is suitable for independently controlling the opening and closing of the lower subchamber.

5. The dishwasher of claim 4, wherein the door assembly further comprises an opening frame movably mounted to the opening, the upper door panel and the lower door panel are connected to the opening frame, the upper door panel and the lower door panel are correspondingly controlled to open and close the upper subchamber and the lower subchamber, and the opening frame is adapted to control the opening and closing of the opening.

6. The dishwasher of claim 4 wherein the door assembly further comprises an opening frame movably mounted to the opening, the upper door panel being movably mounted to the opening frame, the lower door panel being fixedly connected to the opening frame.

7. The dishwasher of any one of claims 1-6, further comprising a second mode of operation in which the upper and lower subchambers are each separately washed.

8. The dishwasher of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the partition assembly is disposed obliquely upward from a side of the inner chamber opposite the opening toward the opening, the partition assembly being provided with an upper drain opening.

9. The dishwasher of claim 8, wherein the partition assembly has a sump formed thereon, the sump being in communication with the upper drain opening, a filter being provided in a notch of the sump.

10. The dishwasher of claim 9, wherein the partition assembly comprises a first partition portion and a second partition portion, the sides of the first partition portion and the second partition portion adjacent are disposed obliquely downward, and the sump is disposed between the first partition portion and the second partition portion.

11. The dishwasher of claim 9, wherein the filter element is provided with a catch at one end of the opening.

12. A dishwasher according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising at least one of:

At least one set of sterilization system for sterilizing tableware in the upper subchamber or the lower subchamber;

And the heating system is connected with the waterway system and is suitable for heating the washing water in the waterway system.