DE102011003657B4 - Dish storage system for a dish rack of a dishwasher - Google Patents

Abstract

Dish storage system for a crockery basket of a dishwasher, in particular for a crockery basket of a household dishwasher, with a crockery rack (18) which can be arranged along a wall (2) of the crockery basket for storing dishes and with a storage device (1) which can be fixed to the crockery basket for storing the crockery rack (18 ),- the dish rack (18) can be stored in at least two usage positions (GP1, GP2, GP3) of different heights,- the storage device (1) has at least one bearing element (5a-b) with at least two support surfaces (16a) arranged at different heights -f); - wherein the dish rack (18) can be pivoted out of the usage positions (GP1, GP2, GP3) in a provided pivoting direction (VR) into a displacement position (VS), in which the dish rack (18) can be displaced in height, - whereby the bearing element (5a-b) has at least one guide surface (12a-d) facing the wall, which interacts with a guide element (21a-d) of the dish rack (18) in such a way that when the dish rack (18) is moved in height a detachment of the dish rack (18) from the storage device (1) and when one of the positions of use (GP1, GP2, GP3) is taken, pivoting of the dish rack (18) against the intended pivoting direction (VR) is prevented, and - whereby on the at least one Bearing element (5a-b) a railing (6) which runs along the wall (2) and projects beyond the wall (2) is arranged to support dishes.

Description

The present invention relates to a dish storage system for a dish rack of a dishwasher, in particular for a dish rack of a household dishwasher, with a dish rack that can be arranged along a wall of the dish rack for storing dishes and with a storage device that can be fixed to the dish rack for storing the dish rack.

Household dishwashers known from practice are often equipped with a dish rack for holding dishes, which has a body comprising a base and at least one wall projecting from it. A crockery storage system can be attached along the wall, which makes it possible to arrange smaller crockery items, such as glasses and cups, one above the other in the crockery basket to save space. For this purpose, such a dish storage system has a dish rack on the top of which dishes can be placed. There remains a free space below the crockery rack in which additional crockery items can be arranged.

The dish rack can expediently be movably mounted on a storage device fixed to the wall in such a way that the dish rack can be stored in at least two usage positions of different heights. In this way, the position of the dish rack can be adjusted to accommodate dishes of different heights.

The publication US 2007/0039904 A1 discloses a bracket for attaching an item holder to a dishwasher rack. The bracket includes a mounting structure configured to secure the bracket to a side wall of a dishwasher rack such that the bracket extends away from a side wall of a dishwasher rack. The holder further includes a plurality of mounting seats configured to receive a mounting portion of an item holder. Further, the holder includes a path in communication with the mounting seats to enable a mounting portion of an article holder to move along the path to be received by a selected one of the mounting seats. The bracket may further include a stop member connected to each of the mounting seats, each stop member configured to cooperate with a corresponding one of the plurality of mounting seats to provide a cantilevered support structure for an article holder at a selected vertical height with respect to Provide a dishwasher rack. The holder may also include a base section with the attachment structure and a frame section attached to the base section, the frame section containing the plurality of attachment seats. Furthermore, the majority of the fastening seats can face the base part.

The object of the present invention is to improve a dish storage system of the type mentioned.

The object is achieved in a dish storage system of the type mentioned in that the dish rack can be stored in at least two usage positions of different heights, the storage device having at least one storage element with at least two support surfaces arranged at different heights, with one facing the wall when one of the usage positions is taken Support section of the dish rack rests on one of the support surfaces, wherein the dish rack can be pivoted out of the positions of use in an intended pivoting direction into a displacement position in which the dish rack can be displaced in the height direction, at least one guide surface facing the wall being formed on the bearing element, which cooperates with a guide element of the dish rack in such a way that when the dish rack is moved, the dish rack is prevented from detaching from the storage device and, when one of the positions of use is assumed, the dish rack is prevented from pivoting against the intended pivoting direction, and wherein on the at least one bearing element there is a bearing element running along the wall and a railing projecting beyond the wall is arranged to support dishes.

In this application, spatial information such as “top” or “side” refers to the intended position of use of the dishwasher and its individual parts.

In the intended positions of use, the respective support surface, in cooperation with the support section, enables the dish rack to be supported in a simple, positive manner in the height direction. As a result, the dish rack can in many cases carry a higher weight than would be possible with a frictional support in the height direction, which is an advantage for tea glasses with a heavier base, for example.

The support surfaces can be arranged horizontally or inclined, the latter facilitating the drainage of rinsing liquid and keeping the support surfaces clean. Conveniently can The support surfaces should slope downwards towards the center of the dish rack.

The support section can in particular be a projecting locking tooth, mandrel or spike, so that the support surfaces can also be arranged in recesses in the bearing element.

By allowing the dish rack to be pivoted out of the positions of use in an intended pivoting direction, the support section can be brought into a displacement position in which the support section comes out of engagement with the support surfaces, so that the dish rack can be displaced in the height direction, in particular linearly.

The intended pivoting direction is the direction of rotation with which the dish rack can be moved from one of the positions of use into the displacement position, the pivoting taking place in such a way that the end of the dish rack pointing away from the wall is raised.

At least one guide surface facing the wall is formed on the bearing element, which interacts with a guide element of the dish rack in such a way that when the dish rack is moved, the dish rack is released from the storage device and, when one of the positions of use is assumed, the dish rack is pivoted against the intended one Pivoting direction is prevented.

The guide surface and the guide element serve the purpose of guiding the dish rack when adjusting the position of use in such a way that the dish rack cannot unintentionally detach from the storage device in the direction of the center of the dish rack.

For this purpose, the guide surface extends in the height direction, i.e. up and down, at least so far that the guide element is guided over the entire height adjustment range. In this way, it is easily prevented that the dish rack is accidentally detached from the storage device when adjusting the position of use.

A special guide, which would prevent the dish rack from detaching in the opposite direction, is generally unnecessary, since such detachment is prevented by the bearing elements and/or the wall of the dish rack. With such a one-sided guidance of the guide element, in which the guide element is guided on its side facing away from the wall but not on the side facing the wall, there is a lower susceptibility to contamination than with solutions in which the guide element is guided on the side facing away from the wall and is guided on the side facing the wall. This effect is based on the fact that the guide surface and the guide element can be better reached by the rinsing water when the dishwasher is in operation, which leads to improved cleaning of the arrangement.

Likewise, the guide surface and the guide element serve to limit the pivoting range of the dish rack in such a way that the dish rack cannot be pivoted beyond the intended position of use in the opposite direction to the intended pivoting direction, so that the dish rack is fixed in the respective position of use. This means in particular that the end of the dish rack facing away from the wall is prevented from lowering further than intended under the gravity of the items to be washed, in particular dishes.

Because the guide surface and the guide element take on the two functions described, further means for vertically guiding the dish rack when adjusting the height of the dish rack as well as further means for limiting the pivoting range of the dish rack can be dispensed with in many cases, which reduces the design effort .

The guide element can in particular be designed in the shape of a pin or pin with an orientation running in the longitudinal direction of the wall.

The height adjustment is now carried out by the operator folding up the end of the dish rack facing away from the wall in order to transfer the dish rack from the old position of use into the displacement position. Now the dish rack can be moved up or down, in particular linearly, and then brought into the new position of use by folding down the end of the dish rack facing away from the wall.

The dish rack system can now be mounted on the wall of the dish rack by first attaching the storage device to the wall and then attaching the dish rack to the storage device. Alternatively, assembly can be carried out by first attaching the dish rack to the storage device and then attaching the storage device to the wall. Both are easy because the dish rack itself does not have to be connected to the wall.

The dish storage system according to the invention is characterized overall by high stability, a simple structure, low susceptibility to dirt accumulation, easy installation on the wall of the dish rack and easy handling.

By providing the railing, additional support is provided for dishes placed on the dish rack. In this way, dishes, especially dishes with a high center of gravity, such as cups or glasses with a heavy base, are prevented from falling over the wall of the dish rack from the dish rack, especially when the dish rack is in one of its upper positions of use.

According to a first advantageous development of the invention, a stop surface is provided at the end facing the wall on at least one of the support surfaces, which limits sliding of the support section on the support surface in the direction of the wall. This can easily prevent the guide element of the dish rack from moving so far toward the wall that it is no longer supported on the guide surface, so that its function of limiting the pivoting range of the dish rack against the intended pivoting direction is no longer possible can fulfill. Alternatively, a stop surface with the same function could be provided elsewhere on the storage device or on the wall of the crockery basket.

According to a second advantageous development of the invention, the guide surface is formed on an end region of the bearing element pointing in the longitudinal direction of the wall, the guide element encompassing the outside of the end region. This results in improved self-cleaning of the guide surface and the guide element, since they can be better reached by rinsing liquid than in solutions in which the guide surface is arranged in a central region of the bearing element. Gripping around the end area also results in the dish rack being guided in a lateral direction, i.e. in the direction along the wall. Such a guide surface is preferably arranged on both end regions of the bearing element, with both end regions each being surrounded by a guide element. This results in a symmetrical arrangement which can absorb the forces occurring particularly well, with a lateral guide of the dish rack acting in both lateral directions also being implemented.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the guide surface is largely visible from a direction perpendicular thereto. This means that the guide surface is only partially covered by other sections of the dish storage system. In this way, the tendency of the guide surface and the guide element to become dirty can be further reduced due to the better supply of rinsing liquid.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, an upper stop for the guide element is provided at an upper end of the guide surface, which limits the upward displacement of the dish rack. This makes it easy to prevent the dish rack from accidentally being moved upward beyond the intended displacement path. This in turn prevents the guide element from coming out of engagement with the guide surface, so that the dish rack cannot detach from the storage device.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, a lower stop for the guide element is provided at a lower end of the guide surface, which limits the downward displacement of the dish rack. This makes it easy to prevent the dish rack from accidentally being moved downward beyond the intended displacement path. This in turn prevents the guide element from coming out of engagement with the guide surface, so that the dish rack cannot detach from the storage device.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the bearing element is designed so that it can be fastened to an inside of the wall. In this way, the assembly of the dish storage system on the wall of the dish rack is simplified, especially if the dish rack is already attached to the dishwasher. In addition, less space is required between the outside of the wall of the dish rack and adjacent elements of the dishwasher, for example a wall or a door of the dishwasher's washing compartment.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, a latching device and/or a clamping device is provided on the dish rack for interacting with a vertical element of the wall of the dish rack in order to fix the dish rack in at least one of the positions of use. This prevents the dish rack from being accidentally folded up, for example when loading the dish rack with dishes. Such a device is called a locking device understood, which enables a detachable and positive connection with the horizontal element. Furthermore, a clamping device is understood to mean a device which makes a detachable and frictional connection with the horizontal element possible. A horizontal element is understood to be a structural element of the crockery basket which runs essentially horizontally. In particular, it can be a wire, for example made of metal and/or plastic.

According to a further expedient development of the invention, the bearing element has at least one fastening device, in particular a latching device and/or a clamping device, for fastening the bearing element to a vertical element of the wall of the crockery basket. As a result, the storage device can be easily fixed to the crockery basket in the direction along the wall and in the direction transverse to the wall. A vertical element is understood to mean a structural element of the crockery basket which runs essentially vertically. In particular, it can be a wire, for example made of metal and/or plastic.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the bearing element has at least one support element, in particular a hook-shaped support element, for resting on a horizontal element of the wall of the crockery basket. This allows the storage device to be easily held at the intended height. This creates a form-fitting support so that the dish rack can also be loaded with heavier dishes.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, at least one support device for supporting the railing on the wall is provided on the railing. This can improve the stability of the railing, so that elastic deformations and/or permanent damage to the railing can be prevented even when loaded with heavier dishes.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the at least one bearing element and the railing are designed in one piece, in particular as a one-piece injection molded part. In this way, the production of the storage device, but also its assembly on the wall of the crockery basket, is simplified.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the storage device comprises at least two bearing elements on which the railing is arranged. This means that the railing is securely held, especially if it extends over a larger area along the wall of the dish rack.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the railing, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the wall, has support sections at its ends arranged transversely to the wall for the lateral support of dishes. In this way, it can be prevented that dishes placed on the dish rack fall over the side areas into the dish rack and become damaged.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the bearing element has flushing openings, which are formed in particular on the guide surface and/or adjacent to the support surfaces. In this way, contamination on the bearing element can be rinsed off better during operation of the dishwasher using the washing liquid used.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, an upper side of the dish rack is inclined towards the wall when taking at least one of the positions of use. This means that when the use position is assumed, the end of the dish rack facing away from the wall is higher than the end of the dish rack adjacent to the wall, so that the dishes are inclined towards the wall and can be supported by the wall and/or the storage device. In this way it can be prevented that the dishes fall into the dish rack over the end of the dish rack facing away from the wall and are damaged in the process. In addition, the inclination of the dishes promotes the drying process, as in many cases the washing water can drain away more easily from the items being washed. This is particularly true for the bottoms of glasses or cups, which usually face upwards during the rinsing process.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the top of the dish rack is less inclined when the top position of use is taken than when one of the positions of use below is taken. As a result, the items to be washed stand more upright when in the top position, so that the dishes, especially dishes with a high center of gravity, such as cups or glasses with a heavy base, are less likely to fall over the wall of the dish rack from the dish rack. When taking one of the lower positions of use, this risk is less likely, since in this case the wall and possibly the railing run higher relative to the dishes.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the lower inclination is Taking the uppermost position of use causes the guide surface in the area of the uppermost position of use to extend further in the horizontal direction to the center of the crockery basket than in the area of the use position below. This allows the pivoting range of the dish rack to be enlarged in a simple manner, so that the dish rack assumes a flatter position in the uppermost position of use.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, a holding device is provided for holding the dish rack in an upright storage position. This allows the dish rack to be placed in a space-saving storage position and fixed there when it is not needed. This means that more space is available for dishes that, for example due to their size, are not suitable for storage on or under the dish rack.

According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the holding device has at least one hook-like element arranged on the dish rack, which is arranged on the dish rack and which engages from above into a holding section of the storage device in such a way that the dish rack can be moved downwards and the dish rack can be pivoted is prevented. This results in a simple design of the dish storage system, which is also easy to handle.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a crockery basket for a dishwasher, in particular for a household dishwasher, with a crockery storage system according to one of the previously described types being fixed to a wall of the crockery basket.

The invention further relates to a dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, which has a crockery basket of the above type.

The advantageous developments and further developments of the invention explained above and/or reproduced in the subclaims can - except, for example, in cases of clear dependencies or incompatible alternatives - be used individually or in any combination with one another.

The invention and its advantageous training and further developments as well as their advantages are explained in more detail below with reference to drawings.

• 1 ein vorteilhaftes Ausführungsbeispiel einer an einer Wand eines Geschirrkorbs befestigten Lagervorrichtung eines erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrablagesystems in einer schematischen Rückansicht (von außerhalb des Geschirrkorbs betrachtet);
• 2 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht;
• 3 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 in einer schematischen Vorderansicht (von innerhalb des Geschirrkorbs betrachtet);
• 4 ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Geschirrablage eines erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrablagesystems in einer schematischen Aufsicht;
• 5 die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer schematischen geschnittenen Seitenansicht;
• 6 die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer schematischen geschnittenen Seitenansicht;
• 7 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 und die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht, wobei sich die Geschirrablage in einer untersten Gebrauchsposition befindet;
• 8 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 und die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer geschnittenen schematischen Seitenansicht, wobei sich die Geschirrablage in einer untersten Gebrauchsposition befindet;
• 9 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 und die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht, wobei sich die Geschirrablage in einer mittleren Gebrauchsposition befindet;
• 10 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 und die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer geschnittenen schematischen Seitenansicht, wobei sich die Geschirrablage in einer mittleren Gebrauchsposition befindet;
• 11 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 und die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer schematischen Seitenansicht, wobei sich die Geschirrablage in einer obersten Gebrauchsposition befindet;
• 12 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 und die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer geschnittenen schematischen Seitenansicht, wobei sich die Geschirrablage in einer obersten Gebrauchsposition befindet;
• 13 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 und die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer geschnittenen schematischen Seitenansicht, wobei sich die Geschirrablage in einer Verschiebeposition befindet; und
• 14 die Lagervorrichtung der 1 und die Geschirrablage der 4 in einer geschnittenen schematischen Seitenansicht, wobei sich die Geschirrablage in einer Abstellposition befindet.

Show it, each in a schematic principle sketch:

• 1 an advantageous embodiment of a storage device of a dish storage system according to the invention attached to a wall of a crockery basket in a schematic rear view (viewed from outside the crockery basket);
• 2 the storage device of the 1 in a schematic side view;
• 3 the storage device of the 1 in a schematic front view (viewed from inside the dish rack);
• 4 an exemplary embodiment of a dish rack of a dish rack system according to the invention in a schematic top view;
• 5 the dish rack 4 in a schematic sectioned side view;
• 6 the dish rack 4 in a schematic sectioned side view;
• 7 the storage device of the 1 and the dish rack 4 in a schematic side view, with the dish rack in a lowest position of use;
• 8th the storage device of the 1 and the dish rack 4 in a sectional schematic side view, with the dish rack in a lowest position of use;
• 9 the storage device of the 1 and the dish rack 4 in a schematic side view, with the dish rack in a middle position of use;
• 10 the storage device of the 1 and the dish rack 4 in a sectional schematic side view, with the dish rack in a middle position of use;
• 11 the storage device of the 1 and the dish rack 4 in a schematic side view, with the dish rack in a top position of use;
• 12 the storage device of the 1 and the dish rack 4 in a sectional schematic side view, with the dish rack in a top position of use;
• 13 the storage device of the 1 and the dish rack 4 in a sectional schematic side view, with the dish rack being in a displacement position; and
• 14 the storage device of the 1 and the dish rack 4 in a sectional schematic side view, with the dish rack in a storage position.

In the following figures, corresponding parts are given the same reference numerals. Only those components of a dishwasher that are necessary for understanding the invention are provided with reference numbers and explained. It goes without saying that further parts and assemblies can be provided.

The 1 shows a storage device 1 of an advantageous embodiment of a dish storage system according to the invention in a rear view, wherein the storage device 1 is attached to a wall 2 of a dish rack for a dishwasher. The back of the storage device is the side that is visible when, as in the 1 , the outside of the wall 2 is considered. The longitudinal direction of wall 2 is marked with X (double arrow).

In the 1 only a part of the wall 2 is shown, with a first horizontal element 3a, a second horizontal element 3b and six vertical elements 4a to 4f being shown. The horizontal elements 3a-b and the vertical elements 4a-f are designed as dish rack wires and are connected at their crossing points, so that the wall 2 is a stable wire mesh.

The 2 shows the bearing arrangement 1 and the wall 2 of the 1 , whereby the bearing arrangement 1 of 1 shown viewed from the left.

In the exemplary embodiment, the bearing device 1 comprises a first bearing element 5a, which is attached to the vertical element 4b, and a second bearing element 5b, which is attached to a further vertical element 4e.

The two bearing elements 5a and 5b are expediently designed so that they can be fastened to the inside of the wall 2. In this way, the assembly of the dish storage system on the wall 2 of the dish rack is simplified, especially if the dish rack is already stored in the washing container of the dishwasher so that it can be pulled out and pushed in, preferably attached to a pull-out system. In addition, less space is required between the outside of the wall 2 of the dish rack and adjacent elements of the dishwasher, for example a wall or a door of the dishwasher's washing compartment.

Furthermore, the storage device 1 comprises a railing 6 which runs along the wall 2 and projects beyond the wall 2 for supporting dishes. This provides additional support for dishes, which is particularly important in the 4 until 14 dish rack 18 shown is stored. In this way, dishes, especially dishes with a high center of gravity, such as cups or glasses with a heavy base, are prevented from falling over the wall 2 of the dish rack, especially when the dish rack is in one of its upper positions of use.

The railing 6 is attached to support elements 7a and 7b of the first bearing element 5a and to support elements 7c and 7d of the second bearing element 5b. By attaching the railing 6 to at least two bearing elements 5a, 5b of the storage device 1, the railing 6 is securely held, especially if it extends over a larger area along the wall 2 of the crockery basket.

A support device 8a for supporting the railing 6 on the wall 2 is expediently provided on the railing 6. Likewise, a further support device 8b for supporting the railing 6 on the wall 2 is provided on the railing 6. In this way, the stability of the railing 6 can be improved, so that elastic deformations and/or permanent damage to the railing 6 can be prevented even when loaded with heavier dishes.

The two bearing elements 5a and 5b and the railing 6 are expediently designed in one piece as an injection molded part. In this way, the production of the storage device 1, but also its assembly on the wall 2 of the crockery basket, is simplified.

Advantageously, the railing 6, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the wall 2, has support sections 9a and 9b arranged at its ends transversely to the wall 2 for the lateral support of dishes. In this way it can be prevented that on the in the 4 until 14 The dish rack 18 shown falls into the dish basket over the side areas and is damaged in the process.

The bearing element 5a has an upper fastening device 10a and a lower fastening device 10b with which it is fastened to the vertical element 4b. In an analogous manner, the second bearing element 5b is attached to the vertical element 4e with an upper fastening device 10c and a lower fastening device 10d. The fastening devices 10a to 10d are each designed as a locking device 10a to 10d, but could also be used as a clamping device be trained. As a result, the storage device 1 is fixed to the crockery basket in a simple manner in the direction along the wall 2 and in the direction transverse to the wall 2.

Furthermore, the bearing element 5a has support elements 11a and 11b, which are each hook-shaped and rest on the horizontal element 3b of the wall 2 of the crockery basket. Analogously, the bearing element 5b has support elements 11c and 11d, which are also each hook-shaped and also rest on the horizontal element 3b of the wall 2 of the crockery basket. As a result, the storage device 1 is easily held at the intended height. This creates a form-fitting support so that the dish rack can also be loaded with heavier dishes.

Furthermore, the bearing element 5a has a guide surface 12a pointing towards the wall 2 and a further guide surface 12b pointing towards the wall 2, which are intended to interact with a guide element of the dish rack 18 in such a way that when the dish rack 18 is moved, the dish rack is loosened 18 from the storage device 1 and when one of the positions of use is taken, the dish rack is prevented from pivoting against the intended pivoting direction. Likewise, the bearing element 5b has a guide surface 12c pointing towards the wall 2 and a further guide surface 12d pointing towards the wall 2, which are intended to interact in an analogous manner with a guide element of the dish rack 18.

The guide surfaces 12a to 12d are each formed on an end region pointing in the longitudinal direction . In particular, the respective guide element clasps the two lateral longitudinal edge regions of the respective bearing element, which extend from bottom to top and are provided on the side facing the wall, with an undercut. This results in improved self-cleaning of the guide surface and the guide element, since they can be better reached by rinsing liquid than in solutions in which the guide surface is arranged in a central region of the bearing element.

Like in the 1 shown, the guide surfaces 12a to 12d are largely visible from a direction perpendicular thereto. The guide surfaces 12a to 12d are at most partially covered by the support elements 11a to 11d of the dish storage system, that is, they are largely exposed. In this way, the tendency of the guide surfaces and the guide element to become dirty can be further improved due to the better supply of rinsing liquid.

The bearing element 5a expediently comprises flushing openings 13a and 13b, of which the first is arranged, for example, on the guide surface 12a and the second, for example, on the guide surface 12b. Analogously, the flushing openings 13c and 13d are arranged on the guide surfaces 12c and 12d of the bearing element 5b. In this way, contamination on the bearing elements 5a and 5b can be rinsed off better during operation of the dishwasher using the washing liquid used.

Advantageously, an upper stop 14a to 14d is provided for the guide element at an upper end of the guide surface 12a to 12d, which limits the upward displacement of the dish rack 18. This makes it easy to prevent the dish rack 18 from accidentally being moved upward beyond the intended displacement path. This in turn prevents the guide elements from coming out of engagement with the respective guide surface 12a to 12b, so that the dish rack cannot detach from the storage device 1.

A lower stop 15a to 15b is expediently provided for the guide element at a lower end of the guide surface 12a to 12d, which limits the downward displacement of the dish rack 18. This makes it easy to prevent the dish rack 18 from being accidentally moved downward beyond the intended displacement path. This in turn prevents the guide elements 12a to 12d from coming out of engagement with the respective guide surface 12a to 12d, so that the dish rack 18 cannot detach from the storage device 1.

The 3 shows a front view of the storage device 1 attached to the wall 2. The storage element 5a comprises support surfaces 16a, 16b and 16c arranged at different heights, which are intended to cooperate with a support section of the dish rack 18. Analogously, the bearing element 5b comprises support surfaces 16d, 16e and 16f arranged at different heights, which are intended to cooperate with a further support section of the dish rack 18.

Like in the 3 shown, the bearing element 5a comprises further flushing openings 13e to 13h, which are each arranged adjacent to the support surfaces 16a, 16b and 16c. In addition, a further flushing opening 13i is provided in a lower end region of the bearing element 5a. Analogously, the bearing element 5b includes further flushing openings 13j to 13m, which are each arranged adjacent to the support surfaces 16d, 16e and 16f. In addition, a further flushing opening 13n is provided in a lower end region of the bearing element 5b. In this way, contamination on the bearing elements 5a and 5b can be rinsed off even better during operation of the dishwasher using the washing liquid used.

The 4 shows the already mentioned dish rack 18 in a top view, so that its top 19 is visible. The 5 shows a sectioned side view of the dish rack 18 and the 6 a side view of the dish rack 18.

The dish rack 18 has a spike-shaped support section 20a, which preferably projects downward in the displacement position VS of the dish rack, which is intended to cooperate with the support surfaces 16a-c. Furthermore, the dish rack 18 has a further support section 20b, which is intended to cooperate with the support surfaces 16d-f. Furthermore, peg-shaped guide elements 21a-d are provided, of which the guide element 21a for cooperation with the guide surface 12a, the guide element 21b for cooperation with the guide surface 12b, the guide element 21c for cooperation with the guide surface 12c and the guide element 21d for cooperation with the guide surface 12d is provided.

Furthermore, the dish rack 18 includes a latching device 22, which is designed to cooperate with the vertical element 4c of the wall 2.

Likewise, the dish rack 18 includes a hook-like element 23a, which is designed to cooperate with a holding portion of the bearing element 5a, and a hook-like element 23b, which is designed to cooperate with a holding portion of the bearing element 5b.

In the following 7 until 14 The invention is explained in more detail based on the interaction of the dish rack 18 with the bearing element 5a. The interaction of the dish rack 18 with the bearing element 5b is analogous.

In the 7 and 8th the dish storage system is shown as a whole, with the 7 a side view and the 8th is a sectioned side view. The dish rack 18 is shown in a lower use position GP1.

Like from the 7 As can be seen, the support section 20a rests on the lower support surface 16c of the bearing element 5a when the lower use position GP1 is assumed. Likewise, as in the 8th shown, the guide element 21a on the guide surface 12a. The hidden guide element 21b also rests on the guide surface 12b. The guide elements 21a and 21b each encompass an end region of the bearing element 5a pointing in the longitudinal direction of the wall. Gripping around the two end regions results in lateral guidance of the dish rack 18 on both sides.

The guide surface 12a and the guide element 21a serve to limit the pivoting range of the dish rack 18 so that the dish rack 18 cannot be pivoted beyond the use position GP1 in the opposite direction to the intended pivoting direction VR (arrow), so that the dish rack 18 is in the use position GP1 is fixed. This means in particular that the end of the dish rack 18 facing away from the wall 2 is prevented from lowering further than intended under the gravity of the items to be washed, in particular dishes.

Advantageously, a stop surface 17a to 17c is provided at the ends of the support surfaces 16a to 16c facing the wall 2, which limits sliding of the support section 20a on the respective support surface 16a to 16c in the direction of the wall 2. This can easily prevent the guide element 20a of the dish rack 18 from moving so far in the direction of the wall 2 that it is no longer supported on the guide surface 12a, so that its function, the pivoting range of the dish rack 18, is counter to the intended pivoting direction VR (arrow) can no longer be fulfilled. Alternatively, a stop surface with the same function could be provided elsewhere on the storage device 18 or on the wall 2 of the crockery basket.

It may be advantageous if the respective support surface has a slight inclination in particular relative to the horizontal plane. In particular, it can be inclined towards the interior of the crockery basket. In contrast, the respective stop surface extends transversely to the associated support surface. The respective stop surface preferably runs from below at the top, preferably from bottom to top towards the interior of the crockery basket, inclined or tilted relative to the vertical direction. In particular, the edge of the respective support surface that is closer to the wall of the crockery basket is connected to the edge of the next support surface arranged above it, which is further away from the wall, with the stop surface in between. The top 19 of the dish rack 18 is expediently inclined towards the wall 2 when the GP1 position of use is assumed. This means that when the use position GP1 is assumed, the end of the dish rack 18 pointing away from the wall 2 is higher than the end of the dish rack 18 adjacent to the wall 2, so that the dishes are also inclined towards the wall 2 and through the wall 2 and/or the storage device 1 can be supported. In this way, it can be prevented that the dishes fall into the dish rack over the end of the dish rack 18 pointing away from the wall 2 and are damaged in the process. In addition, the inclination of the dishes promotes the drying process, as in many cases the washing water can drain away more easily from the items being washed. This is particularly true for the bottoms of glasses or cups, which usually face upwards during the rinsing process.

The (in the 7 ) hidden locking device 22 is on the (in the.) when taking the use position GP1 7 also covered) vertical element 4c of the wall 2 of the crockery basket is locked in order to fix the crockery rack 18 in the use position GP1. This prevents the dish rack from being accidentally folded up, for example when loading the dish rack with dishes.

In the 9 and 10 the dish storage system is shown, with the 9 a side view and the 10 is a sectioned side view. The dish rack 18 is shown in a middle position of use GP2.

Like from the 9 As can be seen, the support section 20a rests on the middle support surface 16b of the bearing element 5a when the middle position of use GP2 is assumed. The fixation of the dish rack 18 in the use position GP2 is designed analogously to the fixation of the dish rack 18 in the usage position GP1, so that the above statements apply accordingly.

In the 11 and 12 the dish storage system is shown, with the 11 a side view and the 12 is a sectioned side view. The dish rack 18 is shown in a top position of use GP3.

Like from the 9 As can be seen, the support section 20a rests on the top support surface 16a of the bearing element 5a when the top position of use GP2 is assumed. The fixation of the dish rack 18 in the use position GP2 is designed analogously to the fixation of the dish rack 18 in the usage position GP1, so that the above statements apply accordingly.

However, a special feature of the uppermost use position GP3 is that the top 19 of the dish rack 18 is inclined less than when one of the use positions GP1 and GP2 below it is taken. As a result, the items to be washed stand more upright when the uppermost use position GP3 is taken, so that the dishes, in particular dishes with a high center of gravity, such as cups or glasses with a heavy base, are less likely to fall over the wall 2 of the dish rack from the dish rack 18 . When taking one of the lower usage positions GP1 and GP2, there is less risk of this anyway, since in this case the wall 2 and possibly the railing 6 run higher relative to the dishes.

Appropriately, the lower inclination when assuming the uppermost use position GP3 is caused by the fact that the guide surfaces 12a-d in the area of the uppermost use position GP3 extend further in the horizontal direction to the center of the crockery basket than in the area of the use positions GP1 and GP2 below. As a result, the pivoting range of the dish rack 18 can be increased in a simple manner, so that the dish rack 18 assumes a flatter position in the uppermost use position GP3.

In the 13 the dish storage system is shown in another sectioned side view. The dish rack 18 is shown in a displacement position VP. Because the dish rack 18 can be pivoted out of the use positions GP1, GP2, GP3 in the intended pivoting direction, the support section 20a can be brought into a displacement position VS, in which the support section 20a comes out of engagement with the support surfaces 16a-c, so that the dish rack 18 is displaceable in the height direction, in particular linearly.

The (in the 13 hidden) guide surface 12b and that (in the 13 (also covered) guide element 21b serves the purpose of guiding the dish rack 18 when adjusting the position of use in such a way that the dish rack 18 cannot unintentionally detach itself from the storage device 1 towards the interior, in particular towards the center of the dish rack.

For this purpose, the guide surface 12b extends in the height direction, i.e. up and down, at least so far that the guide element 21b is guided over the entire height adjustment range. In this way, it is easily prevented that the dish rack is accidentally detached from the storage device 1 when adjusting the position of use.

A special guide, which would prevent the dish rack 18 from detaching in the opposite direction, is generally unnecessary, since such detachment is prevented by the bearing elements 5a-b and/or the wall 2 of the crockery basket. With such a one-sided guidance of the guide element 21 b, in which the guide element 21 b is guided on its side facing away from the wall 2, but not on the side facing the wall 2, there is a lower susceptibility to contamination than with solutions in which the guide element 21b is guided on the side facing away from the wall and on the side facing the wall. This effect is based on the fact that the guide surface 12b and the guide element 21b can be better reached by the rinsing water when the dishwasher is in operation, which leads to improved cleaning of the arrangement.

In the 14 the dish rack system is shown in a further sectional side view, with the dish rack 18 being shown in a storage position AP.

A holding device 23a, 24 is expediently provided for holding the dish rack 18 in the upright storage position AP. As a result, the dish rack 18 can be brought into the space-saving storage position AP and fixed there when it is not needed. This means that more space is available for dishes that, for example due to their size, are not suitable for storage on or under the dish rack 18.

The holding device 23a, 24 has, for example, a hook-like element 23a arranged on the dish rack 18, which engages from above into a holding section 24 of the storage device 1 in such a way that the dish rack 18 is prevented from moving downwards and the dish rack 18 is prevented from pivoting. This results in a simple design of the dish storage system, which is also easy to handle.

In one embodiment of the invention, the dish storage system consists of a shelf 18 for dishes and a storage device 1, also called a storage plate 1, which is firmly connected to a wall 2 of the dish rack. The shelf 18 can be adjusted in height in an opened position VP. When the shelf 18 is folded down, it is fixed at a selectable height. The shelf 18 can be fixed in a folded-up state in a storage position AP by a hook 23 on the shelf 18.

The longitudinal edge-side, outwardly pulled guide tracks 12a-d of the bearing plate 18 and the additional flushing openings 13a-n promote the flushing of the system in this exemplary embodiment.

The two bearing points 5a-b of the bearing plate 1 can be connected by a railing 6, which takes on a securing function for the loading. The load can be secured against falling, especially at the front and sides. This security is particularly useful in the upper position of the shelf, since here the side frame wire 3a of the crockery basket loses its supporting function.

Due to a bulge in the guide tracks 12a-d in the area of the upper storage position GP3, the storage 12 can assume a flatter angle to the horizontal in the upper position GP3 than in the middle position GP2 and in the lower position GP1. The load is therefore safer in the upper GP3 position. In particular, tea glasses with a heavy base are less likely to fall over. In the lower two positions GP1 and GP2, there is more guidance for the load due to the height, in particular through the wall 2 of the crockery basket, which means that the load is inherently less likely to fall over. The load is more inclined in these positions GP1 and GP2, which is particularly beneficial for drying the bottoms of cups.

Reference symbol list

1

Storage device

2

wall of the dish rack

3a, 3b

Horizontal element

4a to 4f

Vertical element

5a, 5bb

Bearing element

6

Railing

7a to 7d

Support element

8a, 8b

Support device

9a, 9b

Support section arranged transversely to the wall

10a to 10d

Fastening device, locking device

11 a to 11 d

Support element

12a to 12d

Guide surface

13a to 14n

Flush opening

14a to 14d

Upper stop

15a, 15b

Bottom stop

16a to 16f

Support surface

17a, 17b, 17c

stop surface

18

Dish rack

19

Top

20a, 20b

Support section

21a to 21d

Leadership element

22

Rest facility

23a, 23b

Hook-like element

24

holding section

AP

Parking position

GP1, GP2, GP3

Position of use

VR

Pivoting direction (arrow)

VS

Shift position

X

Longitudinal direction (double arrow)

Claims (21)

Dish storage system for a crockery basket of a dishwasher, in particular for a crockery basket of a household dishwasher, with a crockery rack (18) which can be arranged along a wall (2) of the crockery basket for storing dishes and with a storage device (1) which can be fixed to the crockery basket for storing the crockery rack (18 ), - wherein the dish rack (18) can be stored in at least two usage positions (GP1, GP2, GP3) of different heights, - wherein the bearing device (1) has at least one bearing element (5a-b) with at least two support surfaces (16a-f) arranged at different heights, - whereby when one of the use positions (GP1, GP2, GP3) is assumed, a support section (20a-b) of the dish rack (18) facing the wall (2) rests on one of the support surfaces (16a-f), - wherein the dish rack (18) can be pivoted out of the usage positions (GP1, GP2, GP3) in a provided pivoting direction (VR) into a displacement position (VS), in which the dish rack (18) can be displaced in height, - wherein at least one guide surface (12a-d) facing the wall is formed on the bearing element (5a-b), which interacts with a guide element (21a-d) of the dish rack (18) in such a way that when the dish rack (18) is moved in height, the dish rack (18) is prevented from detaching from the storage device (1) and when one of the positions of use (GP1, GP2, GP3) is taken, the dish rack (18) is prevented from pivoting against the intended pivoting direction (VR), and - A railing (6) extending along the wall (2) and projecting beyond the wall (2) for supporting dishes is arranged on the at least one bearing element (5a-b). Dish storage system Claim 1 , characterized in that at the end of at least one of the support surfaces (16a-f) facing the wall (2), a stop surface (17a-f) is provided, which prevents the support section (20a-b) from sliding on the support surface in the direction the wall (2). Dish storage system Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the guide surface (12a-d) is formed on an end region of the bearing element (5a-b) pointing in the longitudinal direction (X) of the wall (2), the guide element (21a-d) encompassing the outside of the end region. Dish storage system Claim 1 , 2 or 3 , characterized in that the guide surface (12a-d) is largely visible from a direction perpendicular thereto. Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at an upper end of the guide surface (12a-d) an upper stop (14a-d) is provided for the guide element (21a-d), which allows the displaceability of the crockery rack (18). limited at the top and / or that at a lower end of the guide surface (12a-d) a lower stop (15a-d) is provided for the guide element (21a-d), which limits the displaceability of the dish rack (18) downwards. Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing element (5a-b) is designed so that it can be fastened on an inside of the wall (2). Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a latching device (22) and/or a clamping device for cooperation with a vertical element (4a-f) of the wall (2) of the crockery basket is provided on the crockery rack (18) in order to secure the crockery rack (18) to be fixed in at least one of the usage positions (GP1, GP2, GP3). Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized net , that the bearing element (5a-b) has at least one fastening device (10a-d), in particular a latching device (10a-d) or clamping device, for fastening the bearing element (5a-b) to a vertical element (4a-f) of the wall ( 2) of the dish rack. Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing element (5a-b) has at least one support element (11a-d), in particular a hook-shaped support element (11a-d), for resting on a horizontal element (3a-b) of the wall ( 2) of the dish rack. Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one support device (8a, 8b) is provided on the railing (6) for supporting the railing (6) on the wall (2). Dish storage system Claim 10 , characterized in that the at least one bearing element (5a-b) and the railing (6) are designed in one piece, in particular as a one-piece injection molded part (5a, 5b, 6). Dish storage system Claim 10 , or 11, characterized in that the storage device (1) comprises at least two bearing elements (5a-b) on which the railing (6) is arranged. Dish storage system according to one of the Claims 10 , 11 or 12 , characterized in that the railing (6), viewed in the longitudinal direction of the wall (2), has support sections (9a-b) arranged at its ends transversely to the wall (2) for the lateral support of dishes. Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing element (5a-b) has flushing openings (13a-n), which are formed in particular on the guide surface (12a-d) and/or adjacent to the support surfaces (16a-f). . Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an upper side (19) of the crockery shelf (18) is inclined towards the wall (2) when at least one of the use positions (GP1, GP2, GP3) is assumed. Dish storage system Claim 15 , characterized in that the top (19) of the dish rack is less inclined when assuming the uppermost usage position (GP3) than when assuming one of the usage positions below (GP1, GP2). Dish storage system Claim 16 , characterized in that the lower inclination when assuming the uppermost position of use (GP3) is caused by the fact that the guide surface (12a-d) in the area of the uppermost position of use (GP3) extends further in the horizontal direction to the center of the crockery basket than in that Area of the underlying usage position (GP1, GP2). Dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a holding device (23, 24) is provided for holding the crockery rack in an upright storage position (AP). Dish storage system Claim 18 , characterized in that the holding device (23, 24) has at least one hook-like element (23) arranged on the dish rack (18), which engages from above into a holding section (24) of the storage device (1) in such a way that the dish rack can be moved (18) downwards and pivoting of the dish rack (18) is prevented. Dish rack for a dishwasher, in particular for a household dishwasher, characterized in that a dish storage system according to one of the preceding claims is fixed to a wall (2) of the crockery basket. Dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, characterized in that it has at least one dish rack Claim 20 having.

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