EP0448531B1 - Device for a dishwasher - Google Patents

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EP0448531B1
EP0448531B1 EP19910850033 EP91850033A EP0448531B1 EP 0448531 B1 EP0448531 B1 EP 0448531B1 EP 19910850033 EP19910850033 EP 19910850033 EP 91850033 A EP91850033 A EP 91850033A EP 0448531 B1 EP0448531 B1 EP 0448531B1
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Jan Stellan Wrangberth
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Electrolux AB
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/50—Racks ; Baskets
    • A47L15/505—Inserts, e.g. for holding baby bottles, stemware or cups

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  • This invention relates to a device for a dishwasher comprising a tub in which the dish is inserted on one or several baskets one of the baskets comprising means for storing plates in a mainly vertical position. See for example DE-A-3022484.
  • baskets of the type mentioned above the baskets being placed in a suitable position with respect to each other and to the surrounding walls and the roof so that the space in the tub is used maximally.
  • an upper basket is used for glasses and cups and a lower basket for plates whereas table-top dishwashers usually have only one basket one half of the basket being used for plates and the other half for cups and glasses.
  • a foldable additional shelf may be used. This shelf is placed above the space which is used for cups and glasses.
  • the purpose of this invention is to make it possible to convert a part of the basket which is used for storing plates into a means for storing other objects such as glasses and cups and to keep the objects in a proper position during washing and when the basket is moved.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an holder according to the invention whereas Fig. 2 and 3 is a vertical projection of a dishwasher basket where the holder has been placed at different positions in the basket.
  • Fig. 1 shows a glass and cup holder 10 comprising a wire grating having several parallel horizontal wires 11, 12, 13 which are arranged at a distance from each other and being fastened at several zigzag-shaped supporting wires 14 these wires at its upper part having a bend 15.
  • the wires 12 at each end have a mainly vertical projecting bend 16 whereas the end of the wires 13 are so bent that a support 17 for the holder is created.
  • three shelves 18, 19 and 20, sloping with respect to the horizontal plane, are formed.
  • Fig. 2 shows how the holder 10 is placed in a basket 21 consisting of a wire grating comprising wall parts 22 and a bottom 23 resp., the bend 15 of the holder against the upper horizontal wire of the wall part 22 and the support 17 resting against the bottom 23.
  • a removable cutlery basket 26 is shown in the Figure. Since the holder, at the two positions shown in Fig. 2 and 3, covers the main part of the projecting means 24, 25 cups and glasses 27 can be placed on the shelves 18, 19, 20 of the holder, the bends 16 preventing the objects from falling down at the ends of the shelves.
  • the holder has a length and/or width which is half the length and width of the basket so that the holder covers about 1/4 of the total area of the basket.

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  • This invention relates to a device for a dishwasher comprising a tub in which the dish is inserted on one or several baskets one of the baskets comprising means for storing plates in a mainly vertical position. See for example DE-A-3022484.
  • For dishwashers it is previously known to use baskets of the type mentioned above the baskets being placed in a suitable position with respect to each other and to the surrounding walls and the roof so that the space in the tub is used maximally. At floor supported machines an upper basket is used for glasses and cups and a lower basket for plates whereas table-top dishwashers usually have only one basket one half of the basket being used for plates and the other half for cups and glasses. At the last mentioned type of machines also a foldable additional shelf may be used. This shelf is placed above the space which is used for cups and glasses.
  • It has proved that it is difficult to design the baskets of the dishwasher in accordance with the various space-demands of the households for different types of dish if the baskets also should be used maximally. Usually the operator when the ordinary space for the cups and glasses is filled tries to place them at the space which is used for plates, the design of the bottom and the means projecting from the bottom which keep the plates in a vertical position making it difficult to place cups and glasses so that they stay firm and in the right position in the basket.
  • To avoid this drawback it has been suggested - see DE 3,135,458 - to use projecting means which can be folded to a position where the bottom of the basket is mainly flat. However, this type of surface is not particularly suited for storing objects like glasses and cups since the objects will slide and tilt in different directions when the basket is moved. After the dishwashing procedure also water will remain on the top of the objects which are placed upside down in the basket depending on that the cups and glasses are not inclined with request to the horizontal.
  • It should also be mentioned that it is also sometimes desirable, in particular for floor supported dishwashers, to start the washing procedure when the machine is partly filled, the best washing result and the smallest water and energy consumption being achieved if solely the lower basket is used.
  • The purpose of this invention is to make it possible to convert a part of the basket which is used for storing plates into a means for storing other objects such as glasses and cups and to keep the objects in a proper position during washing and when the basket is moved.
  • This is achieved by means of a device having the characteristics mentioned in the claims.
  • The invention will now be described with reference to accompanying drawing in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an holder according to the invention whereas Fig. 2 and 3 is a vertical projection of a dishwasher basket where the holder has been placed at different positions in the basket.
  • Fig. 1 shows a glass and cup holder 10 comprising a wire grating having several parallel horizontal wires 11, 12, 13 which are arranged at a distance from each other and being fastened at several zigzag-shaped supporting wires 14 these wires at its upper part having a bend 15. The wires 12 at each end have a mainly vertical projecting bend 16 whereas the end of the wires 13 are so bent that a support 17 for the holder is created. In this way three shelves 18, 19 and 20, sloping with respect to the horizontal plane, are formed.
  • Fig. 2 shows how the holder 10 is placed in a basket 21 consisting of a wire grating comprising wall parts 22 and a bottom 23 resp., the bend 15 of the holder against the upper horizontal wire of the wall part 22 and the support 17 resting against the bottom 23. At the bottom of the basket there are projecting means 24 and 25 resp., intended to keep plates in a vertical position in the basket. Moreover a removable cutlery basket 26 is shown in the Figure. Since the holder, at the two positions shown in Fig. 2 and 3, covers the main part of the projecting means 24, 25 cups and glasses 27 can be placed on the shelves 18, 19, 20 of the holder, the bends 16 preventing the objects from falling down at the ends of the shelves. Preferably the holder has a length and/or width which is half the length and width of the basket so that the holder covers about 1/4 of the total area of the basket.

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  1. Device for a dishwasher comprising a tub in which the dish is inserted on one or several baskets (21) one of the baskets comprising means (24, 25) for retaining plates in a mainly vertical position, the lastmentioned basket being convertable to such a shape that at least a part of the space of the basket which is used for plates can be adapted for supporting glasses, cups or similar objects, said shape is achieved by means of removable holder (10) characterized by having several stair-shaped shelves (18, 19, 20) the holder (10) when being placed in the basket mainly covering the plate retaining means (24, 25) of the basket.
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that one end (17) of the holder rests against the bottom (23) of the basket whereas the other end (15) rests against the side wall of the basket.
  3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that at least one of the side edges of the holder (10) is provided with means (16) keeping the dish at the shelves of the insert.
  4. Device according to any of claims 1 - 3, characterized in that the holder (10) comprises a wire grating.
  5. Device according to any of claims 1 - 4, characterized in that the shelves (18, 19, 20) slope with respect to the horizontal plane.
  6. Device according to any of claims 1 - 5, characterized in that the length and/or width of the holder (10) is mainly half the length and width of the basket (21).
EP19910850033 1990-03-23 1991-02-13 Device for a dishwasher Expired - Lifetime EP0448531B1 (en)

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SE9001061A SE469157B (en) 1990-03-23 1990-03-23 DISPOSABLE INSERT INTO A DISHWASHER BASKET FOR THE RECOVERY OF DISHWASH
SE9001061 1990-03-23

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DE4437472C2 (en) * 1994-10-19 1999-09-23 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Dish basket for a household dishwasher
DE19754739A1 (en) * 1997-12-10 1999-06-17 Miele & Cie Dish rack for a dishwasher
DE19907197C5 (en) * 1999-02-19 2014-09-25 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH cutlery basket
DE10056489A1 (en) 2000-11-15 2002-05-23 Bsh Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Device for improving drying power of dishwasher has arrangement formed on insert for cutlery and/or small crockery for feeding droplets of washing liquid into problem zones of insert
DE102004057018A1 (en) 2004-11-25 2006-06-01 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Washstand for a dishwasher
EP1993427B1 (en) * 2006-03-16 2009-06-17 Miele & Cie. KG Rack insert for dishwashers
DE202013100377U1 (en) 2013-01-28 2013-02-04 Hendrik Meyl Applicable dish holder for dishwashers
PL2798996T3 (en) * 2013-04-29 2016-01-29 Bonferraro Spa Removable glass-holding insert for dishwasher rack

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DE3022484A1 (en) * 1980-06-14 1982-01-07 Euro Hausgeräte GmbH, 6680 Neunkirchen Dish washer basket fitment - consists of holder with grooved pieces in which are fixed rake like supports
DE3130627A1 (en) * 1981-08-01 1983-02-17 Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-Gmbh, 6000 Frankfurt Crockery basket of a dishwasher
DE3135458A1 (en) * 1981-09-08 1983-03-24 Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-Gmbh, 6000 Frankfurt Dish rack for dishwashers
DE3417744A1 (en) * 1984-05-12 1985-11-21 Miele & Cie GmbH & Co, 4830 Gütersloh Crockery basket, in particular upper basket for a dish-washing machine

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