EP2181638B1 - Foldable dishwasher basket - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a foldable dishwasher basket.
- baskets especially dishwasher baskets
- dishwasher baskets are made of a wire mesh, which is entirely manufactured and assembled by the basket suppliers.
- the appearance of such baskets is comparable to an open box, which means that they take up very much room and thus are quite expensive for transportation.
- Some other baskets are designed to be stackable, but in case of dishwasher baskets it is, in the most cases, impossible due to the various number of prongs and racks integrated inside the baskets.
- DE 201 02 169 U1 discloses a basket, which is designated to hold the items to be washed in a dish washer for home use, especially with plates and glasses, and which comprises a bottom side and edges which consist of a large number of bars.
- IT 53045 discloses a dishwasher basket comprising a base mesh embossed in plastic and reinforced by steel bars, lateral wings of the same mesh type and hinged to the four sides of the base mesh.
- DE 10 2004 060 951 A1 discloses a dishwasher basket for a dishwasher with a base frame, consisting of a base plane, with an edge protruding upwards at at least one side, where the edge protruding upwards extends at least the height of the spikes of the dishwasher basket showing upwards and, eventually, the height of the dish parts arranged in at least one dish basket towards the top.
- US 6,349,877 B1 discloses a tote box which is assembled from a box blank, corner enhancers and a self-locking top rail, wherein when folded into the appropriate shape, the box results in a bottom, two opposed end walls, and two opposed side walls and said top rail which is channel shaped extends around the top edge of the tote box to hold the erected box blank in an assembled relationship and to reinforce the top edge of the tote box.
- foldable dishwasher basket here after referred to as foldable basket according to claim 1.
- Advantageous embodiments are described especially in the dependent claims.
- the foldable dishwasher basket comprises
- the foldable basket according to the invention allows to provide a basket design that allows flexibility and reduces transportation costs.
- the foldable basket according to the invention needs less space during storage and transportation, which saves costs, as storage and transportation costs depend on the required space.
- the foldable basket according to the invention can be unfolded at an largely arbitrary time, for example when mounting the basket into a dishwasher, so that it also has a high degree of flexibility.
- the fixing element is or comprises at least one fixation wire, wherein at least one side mesh comprises at least one side wire extending, preferably perpendicularly, towards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh, wherein preferably the at least one fixation wire is formed like an at least substantially rectangular loop and surrounds the side meshes along their upper edges and is clippable over at least one, especially upper, end of the at least one side wire.
- a fixation wire is at least relatively easy and cheap to produce and to handle, furthermore it at least substantially does not affect the functionality of the basket, for example as it at least normally needs only little space.
- the foldable basket especially at least one side mesh and/or the base mesh, comprises at least one wire, where the at least one wire is made out of metal, plastics or metal with a plastic coating or another material or combination of different materials.
- the wire has a round, especially circular cross section.
- a frame that is fixable to the upper edge of at least one side mesh for fixation thereof in the upright position, wherein the frame comprises a groove for clipping fixation onto the upper edge of the at least one side mesh, wherein the frame preferably comprises at least one bottom lid which can be bent inwards to cover at least a substantial part of the groove and/or the gap formed by the groove.
- a groove for clipping fixation allows a stable and, at the same time, easy fixing and at least substantially does not effect the functionality of the basket.
- a bottom lid which can be bent inwards is able to cover at least parts of the groove and/or the gap formed by the groove and therefore to protect the remaining opening of the groove from dirt, water or other substances
- the side mesh comprises at least one interior side wire extending, preferably perpendicularly, towards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh, wherein the at least one bottom lid comprises at least one cutout which leave(s) open space for the at least one interior side wire.
- This can improve the closing of the lid, so that a larger fraction of the gap or groove can be covered.
- the at least one side mesh is hold in its upright orientation by at least one snapping connection or clipping connection, wherein preferably at least one base wire or side wire is used as a snapping or clipping part.
- a snapping connection or clipping connection is an advantageous connection, as the parts, on the one hand are at least relatively easy to connect and, on the other hand, an at least relatively stable and/or durable connection is formed. Furthermore, it is normally at least relatively easy to separate the connection again.
- the base mesh comprises
- the side mesh comprises a lower side wire at its lower edge opposite to its upper edge, wherein the lower side wire is clippable over at least one base wire end to fix the side mesh in the upright orientation at the base mesh, wherein preferably a further base wire works as a fixation point for the side mesh in its upright position and/or wherein preferably the lower side wire is fixed to another side wire extending perpendicularly towards or beyond the upper side wire,
- a connection wherein the lower side wire is clippable over at least one base wire can be produced at least relatively cost-saving, as normally, a smaller number of additional parts is necessary, as the used wires usually are existing anyway so that they preferably only have to be arranged in a different way.
- the foldable basket comprises four side meshes, wherein at least two side meshes, especially on opposite sides of the base mesh, are bendably connected with the base mesh and/or wherein at least two side meshes, especially on the remaining opposite sides of the base mesh, are rotatably connected to the base mesh.
- a bendable connection can establish a very stable connection, as usually, the at least one connecting element is a part which is fixed in both meshes.
- the angle between the meshes can normally adjusted very precisely, which can allow a very accurate manufacturing.
- At least two side meshes are arranged or arrangeble at least substantially in the same plane as the base mesh, preferably for storing or transporting, or angular with respect to the base mesh. This can help to reduce the transportation costs further, as the height of the package for the basket can be at least relatively low.
- the rotatable connection between the base mesh and the at least one side mesh is realized by a first and a second group of hinges, wherein the first group of hinges comprises hinges which are open to the inside and the second group of hinges comprises hinges which are open to the outside of the base mesh.
- first group of hinges comprises hinges which are open to the inside
- second group of hinges comprises hinges which are open to the outside of the base mesh.
- At least one side mesh comprises at least one side wire extending, preferably perpendicularly, cowards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh, wherein the side wire of the side mesh comprises at least one hinged end, wherein the hinged end is hingable or hinged between two base wires within an at least substantially parallel section, wherein preferably the two base wires have along their at least substantially parallel section such a distance that the hinged end fits in between them so that they form two stopping elements for the hinged end when arranged in the upright position, where the two base wires are preferably at least substantially directly adjacent to the hinged end on opposite sides.
- This embodiment also allows a manufacturing with at least relatively low costs, as, for the connection, no or at least not many additional parts are necessary.
- FIG 4 shows basic elements of a basket, especially of a dishwasher basket.
- the basket comprises a base mesh 2 and four side meshes 3 to 6.
- the base mesh 2 comprises at its first edge or edge area a first base wire 21. At its second edge, which is perpendicular to the first base wire 21, a third base wire 23 is arranged. At its third edge, which is perpendicular to the second base wire 23 and opposed to the first base wire 21, a forth base wire 24 is arranged. At its forth edge, which is perpendicular to the forth base wire 24 and opposed to the third base wire 23, a fifth base wire 25 is arranged. In addition, a second base wire 22 is arranged between and parallel to the third base wire 23 and the fifth base wire 25.
- the first side mesh 3 comprises at its first edge or edge area a first side wire 31.
- the first side wire 31 is the lower side wire and forms the lower edge of the side mesh, at least when the side mesh is in an upright orientation.
- a second side wire 32 is arranged.
- a third side wire 33 is arranged.
- the third side wire 33 is the upper side wire and forms the upper edge of the side mesh, at least when the side mesh is.in an upright orientation.
- a forth side wire 34 is arranged at its forth edge, which is perpendicular to the third side wire 33 and opposed to the second side wire 32.
- the second side mesh 4 comprises at its first edge or edge area a first side wire 41.
- a second side wire 42 is arranged.
- a third side wire 43 is arranged.
- a forth side wire 44 is arranged.
- the third side mesh 5 comprises at its first edge or edge area a first side wire 51.
- a second side wire 52 is arranged.
- a third side wire 53 is arranged.
- a forth side wire 54 is arranged.
- the forth side mesh 6 comprises at its first edge or edge area a first side wire 61. At its second edge, which is perpendicular to the first side wire 61, a second side wire 62 is arranged. At its third edge, which is perpendicular to the second side wire 62 and opposed to the first side wire 61, a third side wire 63 is arranged. At its forth edge, which is perpendicular to the third side wire 63 and opposed to the second side wire 62, a forth side wire 64 is arranged.
- the four side meshes 3 to 6 are in their upright positions, whereas the base mesh 2 is in a horizontal position.
- the first side wire 31 of the first side mesh 3, which is horizontal and the lowest side wire in the upright, assembled position of the first side mesh 3 is arranged near or next to the third base wire 23.
- the first side wire 41 of the second side mesh 4 which is horizontal and the lowest side wire in the upright, assembled position of the second side mesh 4 is arranged near or next to the forth base wire 24.
- the first side wire 51 of the third side mesh 5, which is horizontal and the lowest side wire in the upright, assembled position of the third side mesh 5 is arranged near or next to the fifth base wire 25.
- the first side wire 61 of the forth side mesh 6, which is horizontal and the lowest side wire in the upright, assembled position of the forth side mesh 6 is arranged near or next to the first base wire 21.
- the third side wires 33, 43, 53 and 53 of the side meshes 3 to 6 are horizontal and the highest side wires of the respective side meshes.in their upright positions.
- the second side wires 32, 42, 52 and 52 as well as the forth side wires 34, 44; 54 and 54 of the side meshes 3 to 6 are vertical in their upright positions.
- FIG 1 and 2 show a detail of a foldable basket according to the invention, including parts of the side meshes 3, 4 and 5 and, not shown, 6, as well as a base mesh 2.
- the basket comprises a looped wire 72 with an at least substantially rectangular shape so that it can be clipped over the upper side wires 33, 43, 53 and 63 in their upright positions which form the upper rims the side meshes 3 to 6.
- the forth side wire 34 of the side mesh 3 comprises, at its outer end, an outward bending 346 for fixing the looped wire 72.
- the second side wire 52 of the side mesh 5 comprises, at its outer end, an outward bending 526.
- the remaining vertical side wires can comprise corresponding bendings, which is, however, not shown in the figures.
- the looped wire 72 can be clipped over the bending 346 of the forth side wire 34 of the side mesh 3 and over the bending 526 of the second side wire 52 of the base mesh 5 in their upright positions and, which is not shown in FIG 1 , preferably over corresponding bendings of the remaining horizontal side wires, which are arranged also in their upright positions.
- the looped wire 72 After clipping the looped wire 72 over the side wires, which is shown partly in FIG 2 , the looped wire 72 is arranged adjacent to the third side wires 33, 43, 53 and 63 of side meshes 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- the bendings 346 and 526 can preferably be made in a way that they return to their original position after clipping the looped wire 72 over them.
- FIG 3a and b show other embodiments of a foldable basket according to the invention, with a base mesh 2 and side meshes 3 to 6.
- the connection of the side meshes 3 to 6 is accomplished by an at least substantially rectangular frame 8 which comprises four sides 83 to 86 where each side 83 to 86 comprises a groove along its bottom side to incorporate the side wires 33, 43, 53 and 63, respectively.
- Each side mesh 3 to 6 comprises side wires 32, 42, 52, 62, 34, 44, 54 and 64, respectively, at its horizontal edges as well as side meshes 371 to 374, 471 to 474, 571 to 574 and 671 to 674, respectively, in between them.
- each side 83 to 86 comprises a bottom lid 836 to 876 at its outer bottom side where each bottom lid comprises four recesses 831 to 834, 841 to 844, 851 to 854.and 861 to 864, respectively.
- the recesses 831 to 834, 841 to 844, 851 to 854 and 861 to 864, respectively, have the same distance from the edges as the corresponding side meshes 371 to 374, 471 to 474, 571 to 574 and 671 to 674, respectively.
- the bottom lids 836 to 876 are bent inwards so that the recesses 831 to 834, 841 to 844, 851 to 854 and 861 to 864, respectively, are filled out by the side meshes side 371 to 374, 471 to 474, 571 to 574 and 671 to 674, respectively.
- FIG 3b shows a cross section through the part 83.
- FIG 5a to 7 show details of a foldable basket according to the invention.
- the figures show a part of a base mesh 2 and a part of a side mesh 3 which are in communication with each other.
- the base mesh 2 comprises a first base wire 21 which is perpendicular to a second base wire 22 and a third base wire 23.
- the base wires 22 and 23 are parallel to each other, whereas the third base wire 23 is, with respect to the not shown center of the base mesh 2, arranged outwards relative to the second base wire 22.
- the side mesh 3 comprises a first side wire 31, which is perpendicular to a second side wire 32.
- the second side wire 32 comprises two segments 323 and 324 between which a bending 325 with an angle of about 90° is arranged.
- the bending 325 surrounds the first side wire 31.
- the segment 323 has a hinged end 321 which encompasses the second base wire 22 when it is hooked over the second base wire 22.
- a forth side wire 34 which is parallel to the second side wire 32 can be seen in FIG 5a , where the forth side wire 34 is of the same form as the second side wire 32. Consequently, it also comprises a looped end 341 which also encompasses the second base wire 22 when it is hooked over the second base wire 22.
- the lower side wire 31 does not necessarily need to be directly adjacent to base wire 23.
- base wire 23 can be located closer to base wire 22 as well.
- Ease wire 22 works as a vertical fixation point for the side mesh 3, it guarantees and/or enables the horizontal position of side wire 323.
- base wire 23 is as distant as possible from base wire 22, so that the lever formed by side wire 32 is as long as possible.
- wire 31 does not necessarily need to be bent around wire 31.
- the position of wire 31 regarding wire 324 is at least substantially depending on the geometry of wire end 211. It needs to be in the right position to be able to be clipped over wire end 211.
- FIG 5a and FIG 5b show a part of the side mesh 3 in a position, where its hinged side wire ends 321 and 341 are not hinged over the second base wire 22 of the base mesh 2.
- FIG 6a and FIG 6b show a part of the side mesh 3 in a position; where its hinged side wire ends 341 and, not shown, 321, are hinged over the second base wire 22 of the base mesh 2.
- FIG 7 shows parts of the side mesh 3 in an upright position with respect to the base mesh 2.
- the first side wire 31 is clipped over the end portion 211 of the first base wire 21 and the end portion 241 of the forth base wire 24.
- the first side wire 31 is arranged parallel and adjacent to the third base wire 23.
- the first side wire 31 In a tilted position, after clipping the first side wire 31 over the end portion 211 of the first base wire 21 and the end portion 241 of the forth base wire 24, the first side wire 31 could be arranged with distance to the third base wire 23.
- FIG 8a and 8b show a detail of another embodiment of a foldable basket according to the invention with a second side wire 32 of the side mesh 3 and a first base wire 21 of the base mesh. 2 from the side of the base mesh 2.
- two parallel base wires 22 and 23 are shown, which are perpendicular with respect to the first base wire 21.
- the base wires 22 and 23 have a distance which is slightly more than the diameter of.a side wire.
- the second side wire 32 comprises a hooked end 322 which is formed similar like a question mark with its lower part merging onto the second side wire 32.
- the outer part of the hooked end 322 its curved nearly like a half circle where the end area of the hooked end 322 is directed at least nearly perpendicular with respect to the second side wire 32.
- the hooked end 322 is intended, when a connection with base mesh 2 is to be formed, to be rotated around the third side wire 23 of base mesh 2.
- FIG 8a shows the second side wire 32 in parallel state with respect to the first base wire 21.
- the hooked end 322 can be hooked in between the second base wire 22 and the third base wire 23. Therefore, when the base wire 21 and the side wire 32 are pulled away from each other, the hooked end 322 will hold the two wires together. Substantially, in a translational movement, the side wire 32 can only be moved upwards with respect to the base mesh 2.
- FIG 8b shows the second side wire 32 in perpendicular, upright state with respect to the first base wire 21.
- the hook 322 is now clamped between the second base wire 22 and the third base wire 23 which means that the side wire 32 can be moved translationally in neither direction, only a rotational movement is possible.
- FIG 9 shows the arrangement according to FIG 8b from above the base mesh 2 where, as a further base wire, the forth base wire 24 can be seen which is parallel to the first base wire 21. Another base wire is arranged between the base wires 21 and 24.
- the forth side wire 34 can be seen. It comprises, at its lower end, a hook 342 which is formed like the hook 322.
- the hook 342 is surrounding the base mesh 23 in the same manner like the hook 322.
- FIG 10 shows a principle of another embodiment of the invention where the base mesh 2 is viewed from the side. It can be seen the first base mesh 21 and, perpendicular, the third base mesh 23. Furthermore, the perpendicular side wires 31 and 32 of side mesh 3 can be seen, where side wire 31 is parallel to base mesh 23.
- a hook 212 is arranged.
- the hook 212 starts perpendicular to the first base wire 21 and bends inwards towards the base wire 21, where its outest end is bent into the opposite direction away from the first base wire 21.
- the hook 212 grips around the side mesh 31 and therefore connects the base mesh 2 and the side mesh 3.
- FIG 11 shows a partly assembled basket 1 according to the invention with a base mesh 2 and two separate side meshes 3 and 5 on opposite sides.
- the two remaining opposite side meshes 4 and 6 are connected integrally and bendably or foldably with the base mesh 2.
- the opposite side meshes 3 and 5 are connected with the base mesh 2 by hooks 233 to 236 and well as 253 to 256, respectively.
- a first group 253, 254 of hinges are fixed to the fifth base wire 25 whose openings are oriented to the inside of the base mesh 2.
- the hinges are formed similar like the hinge 212 shown in FIG 10 .
- a second group 255 and 256 of hinges is arranged besides the first group of hinges whose openings are oriented to the outside of the base mesh 2.
- a first group 233, 234 of hinges is fixed to the third base wire 23 whose openings are oriented to the outside of the base mesh 2. Furthermore, a second group 235 and 236 of hinges is arranged beside the first group of hinges whose openings are oriented to the inside of the base mesh 2.
- the side mesh 3 is rotated with respect to base mesh 2.
- the side mesh 3 is positioned with upright orientation with the center of the first, lower side wire 31 over the center of base wire 23, where side wire 31 is rotated with respect to base wire 23 around a rotation axis M which is extending upwardly through the center of side mesh 3.
- the side mesh 5 and the base mesh 2 are connected in the same way.
- FIG 12 shows a part of the base mesh 2 according to FIG 11 with parts of the side meshes 3 and 6 and hinges 233 and 234.
- FIG 13a to 13d show another embodiment of a foldable basket 1 which is, in FIG 13d , stapled with two other baskets 1' and 1" .
- FIG 13a shows a base mesh 2 and four side meshes 3 to 6 wherein the four side meshes 3 to 6 are arranged in a transporting and/or storing orientation.
- the four side meshes 3 to 6 are in the same plane as the base mesh 2.
- FIG 13b shows the foldable basket 1 in an unassembled state, where base 2 and side meshes 3 to 6 are already connected and each side mesh 3 to 6 is tilted with respect to the base mesh 2 from the upright position with an angle of about 30°.
- FIG 13d shows three unassembled baskets 1, 1' and 1" in a stapled state.
- Each basket 1, 1', 1 " has its side meshes 3 to 6 tilted with respect to the base mesh 2 from the upright position with an angle of about 30° so that the.baskets can be stapled easily and space-savingly.
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- The invention relates to a foldable dishwasher basket.
- Many of the known baskets, especially dishwasher baskets, are made of a wire mesh, which is entirely manufactured and assembled by the basket suppliers. The appearance of such baskets is comparable to an open box, which means that they take up very much room and thus are quite expensive for transportation. Some other baskets are designed to be stackable, but in case of dishwasher baskets it is, in the most cases, impossible due to the various number of prongs and racks integrated inside the baskets.
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DE 201 02 169 U1 discloses a basket, which is designated to hold the items to be washed in a dish washer for home use, especially with plates and glasses, and which comprises a bottom side and edges which consist of a large number of bars. -
IT 53045 -
DE 10 2004 060 951 A1 discloses a dishwasher basket for a dishwasher with a base frame, consisting of a base plane, with an edge protruding upwards at at least one side, where the edge protruding upwards extends at least the height of the spikes of the dishwasher basket showing upwards and, eventually, the height of the dish parts arranged in at least one dish basket towards the top. -
US 6,349,877 B1 discloses a tote box which is assembled from a box blank, corner enhancers and a self-locking top rail, wherein when folded into the appropriate shape, the box results in a bottom, two opposed end walls, and two opposed side walls and said top rail which is channel shaped extends around the top edge of the tote box to hold the erected box blank in an assembled relationship and to reinforce the top edge of the tote box. - Thus, it is an object of the invention, to provide a dishwasher basket design that allows flexibility and to reduce costs, especially transportation costs.
- This object is solved by a foldable dishwasher basket here after referred to as foldable basket according to
claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are described especially in the dependent claims. - According to
claim 1, the foldable dishwasher basket comprises - a) a, particularly at least substantially rectangular, base mesh and
- b) at least two, in particular four, foldable, bendable or hinged side meshes,
- c) wherein each foldable, bendable or hinged side mesh is rotatably, preferably by at least one hinge element, foldably or bendably connected or connectable to the base mesh,
- d) wherein each side mesh comprises, based on an upright orientation of the side mesh, an upper edge,
- e) wherein the side meshes are fixed in their upright orientation by at least one fixing element which extends at least substantially along, preferably around, the upper edges of the side meshes.
- The foldable basket according to the invention allows to provide a basket design that allows flexibility and reduces transportation costs. For example, the foldable basket according to the invention needs less space during storage and transportation, which saves costs, as storage and transportation costs depend on the required space. Furthermore, the foldable basket according to the invention can be unfolded at an largely arbitrary time, for example when mounting the basket into a dishwasher, so that it also has a high degree of flexibility.
- Preferably, the fixing element is or comprises at least one fixation wire, wherein at least one side mesh comprises at least one side wire extending, preferably perpendicularly, towards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh, wherein preferably the at least one fixation wire is formed like an at least substantially rectangular loop and surrounds the side meshes along their upper edges and is clippable over at least one, especially upper, end of the at least one side wire. A fixation wire is at least relatively easy and cheap to produce and to handle, furthermore it at least substantially does not affect the functionality of the basket, for example as it at least normally needs only little space.
- Preferably, the foldable basket, especially at least one side mesh and/or the base mesh, comprises at least one wire, where the at least one wire is made out of metal, plastics or metal with a plastic coating or another material or combination of different materials. Preferably, the wire has a round, especially circular cross section.
- In an advantageous embodiment, a frame that is fixable to the upper edge of at least one side mesh for fixation thereof in the upright position, wherein the frame comprises a groove for clipping fixation onto the upper edge of the at least one side mesh, wherein the frame preferably comprises at least one bottom lid which can be bent inwards to cover at least a substantial part of the groove and/or the gap formed by the groove. A groove for clipping fixation allows a stable and, at the same time, easy fixing and at least substantially does not effect the functionality of the basket. A bottom lid which can be bent inwards is able to cover at least parts of the groove and/or the gap formed by the groove and therefore to protect the remaining opening of the groove from dirt, water or other substances
- Preferably, the side mesh comprises at least one interior side wire extending, preferably perpendicularly, towards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh, wherein the at least one bottom lid comprises at least one cutout which leave(s) open space for the at least one interior side wire. This can improve the closing of the lid, so that a larger fraction of the gap or groove can be covered.
- In an advantageous embodiment, the at least one side mesh is hold in its upright orientation by at least one snapping connection or clipping connection, wherein preferably at least one base wire or side wire is used as a snapping or clipping part. A snapping connection or clipping connection is an advantageous connection, as the parts, on the one hand are at least relatively easy to connect and, on the other hand, an at least relatively stable and/or durable connection is formed. Furthermore, it is normally at least relatively easy to separate the connection again.
- Preferably, the base mesh comprises
- a1) a first base wire at a first edge of the base mesh with a first base wire end,
- a2) a second base wire which is perpendicular to the first base wire,
- a3) a third base wire at a second edge opposite to the first edge of the base mesh which is parallel to the second base wire,
- a4) wherein the third base wire is, with respect to the base mesh, arranged outwards with respect to the second base wire,
- b1) a first, lower side wire at a first, lower edge of the side mesh,
- b2) a second side wire at a second edge of the side mesh,
- b3) a third, upper side wire at a third, upper edge of the side mesh, parallel and opposite to the first side wire and perpendicular to the second side wire,
- b3) a forth side wire at a forth edge of the side mesh, perpendicular to the first side wire and preferably parallel and opposite to the second side wire,
- In an advantageous embodiment, the side mesh comprises a lower side wire at its lower edge opposite to its upper edge, wherein the lower side wire is clippable over at least one base wire end to fix the side mesh in the upright orientation at the base mesh, wherein preferably a further base wire works as a fixation point for the side mesh in its upright position and/or wherein preferably the lower side wire is fixed to another side wire extending perpendicularly towards or beyond the upper side wire,
- d1) wherein preferably the other side wire is bent with an angle, especially at least substantially perpendicular and/or
- d2) wherein preferably the other side wire has a hinged end which encompasses a or the further base wire which is preferably parallel to another base wire.
- A connection wherein the lower side wire is clippable over at least one base wire can be produced at least relatively cost-saving, as normally, a smaller number of additional parts is necessary, as the used wires usually are existing anyway so that they preferably only have to be arranged in a different way.
- Preferably, the foldable basket comprises four side meshes, wherein at least two side meshes, especially on opposite sides of the base mesh, are bendably connected with the base mesh and/or wherein at least two side meshes, especially on the remaining opposite sides of the base mesh, are rotatably connected to the base mesh. A bendable connection can establish a very stable connection, as usually, the at least one connecting element is a part which is fixed in both meshes.
- On the other hand, with a rotatable connection, the angle between the meshes can normally adjusted very precisely, which can allow a very accurate manufacturing.
- In an advantageous embodiment, at least two side meshes are arranged or arrangeble at least substantially in the same plane as the base mesh, preferably for storing or transporting, or angular with respect to the base mesh. This can help to reduce the transportation costs further, as the height of the package for the basket can be at least relatively low.
- Preferably, the rotatable connection between the base mesh and the at least one side mesh is realized by a first and a second group of hinges, wherein the first group of hinges comprises hinges which are open to the inside and the second group of hinges comprises hinges which are open to the outside of the base mesh. This can allow an easy manufacturing of the basket, as the side mesh can be fixed to the base mesh by a rotating movement around an vertical axis in the upright orientation of the side mesh.
- In an advantageous embodiment, at least one side mesh comprises at least one side wire extending, preferably perpendicularly, cowards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh, wherein the side wire of the side mesh comprises at least one hinged end, wherein the hinged end is hingable or hinged between two base wires within an at least substantially parallel section, wherein preferably the two base wires have along their at least substantially parallel section such a distance that the hinged end fits in between them so that they form two stopping elements for the hinged end when arranged in the upright position, where the two base wires are preferably at least substantially directly adjacent to the hinged end on opposite sides. This embodiment also allows a manufacturing with at least relatively low costs, as, for the connection, no or at least not many additional parts are necessary.
- The invention will now be described in further details with references to the schematical drawings in which
- FIG 1
- shows a detail of a foldable basket according to another embodiment of the invention,
- FIG 2
- shows the embodiment according to
FIG 1 in a second arrangement, - FIG 3a and 3b
- show another foldable basket according to the invention,
- FIG 4
- shows basic elements of a basket,
- FIG 5a and 5b
- show a detail of an embodiment of the foldable basket according to the invention in a first state,
- FIG 6a and 6b
- show the detail according to
FIG 5a and 5b in a second state, - FIG 7
- shows the detail according to
figures 5a and 5b as well as 6a and 6b in a third state, - FIG 8a, b, 9
- show a detail of another embodiment of a foldable basket according to the invention,
- FIG 10 to 12
- show a detail and a foldable basket according to another embodiment the invention and in which
- FIG 13a to 13d
- show another foldable basket according to the invention.
-
FIG 4 shows basic elements of a basket, especially of a dishwasher basket. The basket comprises abase mesh 2 and fourside meshes 3 to 6. - The
base mesh 2 comprises at its first edge or edge area afirst base wire 21. At its second edge, which is perpendicular to thefirst base wire 21, athird base wire 23 is arranged. At its third edge, which is perpendicular to thesecond base wire 23 and opposed to thefirst base wire 21, aforth base wire 24 is arranged. At its forth edge, which is perpendicular to theforth base wire 24 and opposed to thethird base wire 23, afifth base wire 25 is arranged. In addition, asecond base wire 22 is arranged between and parallel to thethird base wire 23 and thefifth base wire 25. - The
first side mesh 3 comprises at its first edge or edge area afirst side wire 31. Thefirst side wire 31 is the lower side wire and forms the lower edge of the side mesh, at least when the side mesh is in an upright orientation. At its second edge, which is perpendicular to thefirst side wire 31, asecond side wire 32 is arranged. At its third edge, which is perpendicular to thesecond side wire 32 and opposed to thefirst side wire 31, athird side wire 33 is arranged. Thethird side wire 33 is the upper side wire and forms the upper edge of the side mesh, at least when the side mesh is.in an upright orientation. At its forth edge, which is perpendicular to thethird side wire 33 and opposed to thesecond side wire 32, aforth side wire 34 is arranged. - Correspondingly, the
second side mesh 4 comprises at its first edge or edge area afirst side wire 41. At its second edge, which is perpendicular to thefirst side wire 41, asecond side wire 42 is arranged. At its third edge, which is perpendicular to thesecond side wire 42 and opposed to thefirst side wire 41, athird side wire 43 is arranged. At its forth edge, which is perpendicular to thethird side wire 43 and opposed to thesecond side wire 42, aforth side wire 44 is arranged. - Correspondingly, the
third side mesh 5 comprises at its first edge or edge area afirst side wire 51. At its second edge, which is perpendicular to thefirst side wire 51, asecond side wire 52 is arranged. At its third edge, which is perpendicular to thesecond side wire 52 and opposed to thefirst side wire 51, athird side wire 53 is arranged. At its forth edge, which is perpendicular to thethird side wire 53 and opposed to thesecond side wire 52, aforth side wire 54 is arranged. - The
forth side mesh 6 comprises at its first edge or edge area afirst side wire 61. At its second edge, which is perpendicular to thefirst side wire 61, asecond side wire 62 is arranged. At its third edge, which is perpendicular to thesecond side wire 62 and opposed to thefirst side wire 61, athird side wire 63 is arranged. At its forth edge, which is perpendicular to thethird side wire 63 and opposed to thesecond side wire 62, aforth side wire 64 is arranged. - When the basket is assembled, the four
side meshes 3 to 6 are in their upright positions, whereas thebase mesh 2 is in a horizontal position. - The
first side wire 31 of thefirst side mesh 3, which is horizontal and the lowest side wire in the upright, assembled position of thefirst side mesh 3 is arranged near or next to thethird base wire 23. - The
first side wire 41 of thesecond side mesh 4, which is horizontal and the lowest side wire in the upright, assembled position of thesecond side mesh 4 is arranged near or next to theforth base wire 24. - The
first side wire 51 of thethird side mesh 5, which is horizontal and the lowest side wire in the upright, assembled position of thethird side mesh 5 is arranged near or next to thefifth base wire 25. - The
first side wire 61 of theforth side mesh 6, which is horizontal and the lowest side wire in the upright, assembled position of theforth side mesh 6 is arranged near or next to thefirst base wire 21. - The
third side wires - The
second side wires forth side wires -
FIG 1 and 2 show a detail of a foldable basket according to the invention, including parts of the side meshes 3, 4 and 5 and, not shown, 6, as well as abase mesh 2. - In this embodiment, the basket comprises a looped
wire 72 with an at least substantially rectangular shape so that it can be clipped over theupper side wires forth side wire 34 of theside mesh 3 comprises, at its outer end, anoutward bending 346 for fixing the loopedwire 72. For the same purpose, thesecond side wire 52 of theside mesh 5 comprises, at its outer end, anoutward bending 526. - The remaining vertical side wires can comprise corresponding bendings, which is, however, not shown in the figures.
- From
FIG 1 it can be seen, that the loopedwire 72 can be clipped over the bending 346 of theforth side wire 34 of theside mesh 3 and over the bending 526 of thesecond side wire 52 of thebase mesh 5 in their upright positions and, which is not shown inFIG 1 , preferably over corresponding bendings of the remaining horizontal side wires, which are arranged also in their upright positions. - After clipping the looped
wire 72 over the side wires, which is shown partly inFIG 2 , the loopedwire 72 is arranged adjacent to thethird side wires bendings wire 72 over them. -
FIG 3a and b show other embodiments of a foldable basket according to the invention, with abase mesh 2 and side meshes 3 to 6. The connection of the side meshes 3 to 6 is accomplished by an at least substantially rectangular frame 8 which comprises foursides 83 to 86 where eachside 83 to 86 comprises a groove along its bottom side to incorporate theside wires side mesh 3 to 6 comprisesside wires - In addition, each
side 83 to 86 comprises abottom lid 836 to 876 at its outer bottom side where each bottom lid comprises fourrecesses 831 to 834, 841 to 844, 851 to 854.and 861 to 864, respectively. Therecesses 831 to 834, 841 to 844, 851 to 854 and 861 to 864, respectively, have the same distance from the edges as the corresponding side meshes 371 to 374, 471 to 474, 571 to 574 and 671 to 674, respectively. - When the frame 8 is clipped on the basket, the
bottom lids 836 to 876 are bent inwards so that therecesses 831 to 834, 841 to 844, 851 to 854 and 861 to 864, respectively, are filled out by the side meshesside 371 to 374, 471 to 474, 571 to 574 and 671 to 674, respectively. -
FIG 3b shows a cross section through thepart 83. -
FIG 5a to 7 show details of a foldable basket according to the invention. The figures show a part of abase mesh 2 and a part of aside mesh 3 which are in communication with each other. Thebase mesh 2 comprises afirst base wire 21 which is perpendicular to asecond base wire 22 and athird base wire 23. Thebase wires third base wire 23 is, with respect to the not shown center of thebase mesh 2, arranged outwards relative to thesecond base wire 22. - The
side mesh 3 comprises afirst side wire 31, which is perpendicular to asecond side wire 32. Thesecond side wire 32 comprises twosegments first side wire 31. - The
segment 323 has a hingedend 321 which encompasses thesecond base wire 22 when it is hooked over thesecond base wire 22. - Also, a
forth side wire 34 which is parallel to thesecond side wire 32 can be seen inFIG 5a , where theforth side wire 34 is of the same form as thesecond side wire 32. Consequently, it also comprises a loopedend 341 which also encompasses thesecond base wire 22 when it is hooked over thesecond base wire 22. - However, in the upright position of the
side mesh 3, thelower side wire 31 does not necessarily need to be directly adjacent tobase wire 23. Alternatively,base wire 23 can be located closer tobase wire 22 as well. Easewire 22 works as a vertical fixation point for theside mesh 3, it guarantees and/or enables the horizontal position ofside wire 323. For the stability of the solution it is helpful thatbase wire 23 is as distant as possible frombase wire 22, so that the lever formed byside wire 32 is as long as possible. - However,
wire 31 does not necessarily need to be bent aroundwire 31. The position ofwire 31 regardingwire 324 is at least substantially depending on the geometry ofwire end 211. It needs to be in the right position to be able to be clipped overwire end 211. -
FIG 5a and FIG 5b show a part of theside mesh 3 in a position, where its hinged side wire ends 321 and 341 are not hinged over thesecond base wire 22 of thebase mesh 2. -
FIG 6a and FIG 6b show a part of theside mesh 3 in a position; where its hinged side wire ends 341 and, not shown, 321, are hinged over thesecond base wire 22 of thebase mesh 2. -
FIG 7 shows parts of theside mesh 3 in an upright position with respect to thebase mesh 2. - To bring the
side mesh 3 into the upright position, thefirst side wire 31 is clipped over theend portion 211 of thefirst base wire 21 and theend portion 241 of theforth base wire 24. - When the side wire ends 341, and not shown, 321, are hinged over the
second base wire 22 of thebase mesh 2, thefirst side wire 31 is arranged parallel and adjacent to thethird base wire 23. - In a tilted position, after clipping the
first side wire 31 over theend portion 211 of thefirst base wire 21 and theend portion 241 of theforth base wire 24, thefirst side wire 31 could be arranged with distance to thethird base wire 23. -
FIG 8a and 8b show a detail of another embodiment of a foldable basket according to the invention with asecond side wire 32 of theside mesh 3 and afirst base wire 21 of the base mesh. 2 from the side of thebase mesh 2. In addition, twoparallel base wires first base wire 21. Thebase wires - The
second side wire 32 comprises ahooked end 322 which is formed similar like a question mark with its lower part merging onto thesecond side wire 32. The outer part of thehooked end 322 its curved nearly like a half circle where the end area of thehooked end 322 is directed at least nearly perpendicular with respect to thesecond side wire 32. - The
hooked end 322 is intended, when a connection withbase mesh 2 is to be formed, to be rotated around thethird side wire 23 ofbase mesh 2. -
FIG 8a shows thesecond side wire 32 in parallel state with respect to thefirst base wire 21. In this state, thehooked end 322 can be hooked in between thesecond base wire 22 and thethird base wire 23. Therefore, when thebase wire 21 and theside wire 32 are pulled away from each other, thehooked end 322 will hold the two wires together. Substantially, in a translational movement, theside wire 32 can only be moved upwards with respect to thebase mesh 2. -
FIG 8b shows thesecond side wire 32 in perpendicular, upright state with respect to thefirst base wire 21. Thehook 322 is now clamped between thesecond base wire 22 and thethird base wire 23 which means that theside wire 32 can be moved translationally in neither direction, only a rotational movement is possible. -
FIG 9 shows the arrangement according toFIG 8b from above thebase mesh 2 where, as a further base wire, theforth base wire 24 can be seen which is parallel to thefirst base wire 21. Another base wire is arranged between thebase wires - Furthermore, the
forth side wire 34 can be seen. It comprises, at its lower end, ahook 342 which is formed like thehook 322. Thehook 342 is surrounding thebase mesh 23 in the same manner like thehook 322. -
FIG 10 shows a principle of another embodiment of the invention where thebase mesh 2 is viewed from the side. It can be seen thefirst base mesh 21 and, perpendicular, thethird base mesh 23. Furthermore, theperpendicular side wires side mesh 3 can be seen, whereside wire 31 is parallel tobase mesh 23. - outwards of the end of
base wire 21, ahook 212 is arranged. Thehook 212 starts perpendicular to thefirst base wire 21 and bends inwards towards thebase wire 21, where its outest end is bent into the opposite direction away from thefirst base wire 21. - The
hook 212 grips around theside mesh 31 and therefore connects thebase mesh 2 and theside mesh 3. -
FIG 11 shows a partly assembledbasket 1 according to the invention with abase mesh 2 and two separate side meshes 3 and 5 on opposite sides. The two remaining opposite side meshes 4 and 6 are connected integrally and bendably or foldably with thebase mesh 2. - The opposite side meshes 3 and 5 are connected with the
base mesh 2 byhooks 233 to 236 and well as 253 to 256, respectively. - Between
side mesh 5 andbase mesh 2, afirst group fifth base wire 25 whose openings are oriented to the inside of thebase mesh 2. The hinges are formed similar like thehinge 212 shown inFIG 10 . - Furthermore, a
second group base mesh 2. - Correspondingly, between
side mesh 3 andbase mesh 2, afirst group third base wire 23 whose openings are oriented to the outside of thebase mesh 2. Furthermore, asecond group base mesh 2. - For connecting the
base mesh 2 and theside mesh 3, theside mesh 3 is rotated with respect tobase mesh 2. Theside mesh 3 is positioned with upright orientation with the center of the first,lower side wire 31 over the center ofbase wire 23, whereside wire 31 is rotated with respect tobase wire 23 around a rotation axis M which is extending upwardly through the center ofside mesh 3. - After positioning
side mesh 3 in such a way, it is rotated clockwise when viewed from above so that the section 311 ofside mesh 31 which extends from the rotation axis M to a first end beyond thehooks hooks section 312 ofside mesh 31 which extends from the rotation axis M to a second end beyond thehooks hooks - The
side mesh 5 and thebase mesh 2 are connected in the same way. -
FIG 12 shows a part of thebase mesh 2 according toFIG 11 with parts of the side meshes 3 and 6 and hinges 233 and 234. -
FIG 13a to 13d show another embodiment of afoldable basket 1 which is, inFIG 13d , stapled with twoother baskets 1' and 1" . -
FIG 13a shows abase mesh 2 and fourside meshes 3 to 6 wherein the fourside meshes 3 to 6 are arranged in a transporting and/or storing orientation. The fourside meshes 3 to 6 are in the same plane as thebase mesh 2. -
FIG 13b shows thefoldable basket 1 in an unassembled state, wherebase 2 and side meshes 3 to 6 are already connected and eachside mesh 3 to 6 is tilted with respect to thebase mesh 2 from the upright position with an angle of about 30°. - To assemble the
basket 1, the side meshes 3 to 6 are bent into their upright position, which is shown inFIG 13c . -
FIG 13d shows threeunassembled baskets basket base mesh 2 from the upright position with an angle of about 30° so that the.baskets can be stapled easily and space-savingly. -
- 1
- dishwasher basket
- 2
- base mesh
- 21
- first base wire
- 211, 212
- first base wire end
- 22
- second base wire
- 23
- third base wire
- 233-236
- loops
- 237
- cylindric opening
- 24
- forth base wire
- 241
- forth base wire end
- 25
- fifth base wire
- 253-256
- loops
- 3
- side mesh
- 31
- first side wire
- 318
- rectangular leg
- 32
- second side wire
- 321, 322
- hinged second side wire end
- 323, 324
- second side wire segments
- 325, 326
- bendings
- 33
- third side wire
- 331
- hinged third side wire end
- 332, 333
- looped third side wire end
- 34
- forth side wire
- 341, 342
- hinged forth side wire end
- 371 to 374
- side wires
- 4
- side mesh
- 41
- first side wire
- 42
- second side wire
- 43
- third side wire
- 431
- third side wire end
- 432
- bent third side wire end
- 471 to 474
- side wires
- 5, 6
- side meshes
- 52
- second side wire
- 54
- forth side wire
- 546
- bending
- 571 to 574
-
side wires 671 to 674 side wires - 72
- looped wire
- 8
- frame
- 83 to 86
- frame parts
- 831 to 834, 841
- to 844, 851 to 854, 861 to 864 recesses
Claims (11)
- Foldable dishwasher basket (1), comprisinga) a, particularly at least substantially rectangular, base mesh (2) andb) at least two, in particular four, foldable, bendable or hinged side meshes (3, 4, 5, 6),c) wherein each foldable, bendable or hinged side mesh (3, 4, 5, 6) is rotatably, preferably by at least one hinge element, foldably or bendably connected or connectable to the base mesh (2),d) wherein each side mesh (3) comprises, based on an upright orientation of the side mesh (3), an upper edge,e) wherein the side meshes are fixed in their upright orientation by at least one fixing element which extends at least substantially along, preferably around, the upper edges of the side meshes.
- Foldable basket according to claim 1,a) wherein the fixing element is or comprises at least one fixation wire (72),b) wherein at least one side mesh (3; 5) comprises at least one side wire (34; 52) extending, preferably perpendicularly, towards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh (3; 5),c) wherein preferably the at least one fixation wire (72) is formed like an at least substantially rectangular loop and surrounds the side meshes (3, 4, 5, 6) along their upper edges and is clippable over at least one, especially upper, end (346; 526) of the at least one side wire (34; 52).
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims,a) with a frame (8) that is fixable to the upper edge (33, 43, 53, 63) of at least one side mesh (3, 4, 5, 6) for fixation thereof in the upright position,b) wherein the frame (8) comprises a groove for clipping fixation onto the upper edge (33, 43, 53, 63) of the at least one side mesh (3, 4, 5, 6),c) wherein the frame (8) preferably comprises at least one bottom lid (836, 846, 856 and 866) which can be bent inwards to cover at least a substantial part of the groove.
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims,a) where the side mesh (3) comprises at least one interior side wire (371 to 374) extending, preferably perpendicularly, towards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh (3), b) wherein the at least one bottom lid (836 to 876) comprises at least one cutout (831 to 834) which leave(s) open space for the at least one interior side wire (371 to 374).
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims,a) wherein the at least one side mesh (3, 4, 5, 6) is hold in its upright orientation by at least one snapping connection or clipping connection,b) wherein preferably at least one base wire or side wire (31) is used as a snapping or clipping part.
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims,a) wherein the base mesh (2) comprisesa1) a first base wire (21) at a first edge of the base mesh (2) with a first base wire end (211),a2) a second base wire (22) which is perpendicular to the first base wire (21),a3) a third base wire (23) at a second edge opposite to the first edge of the base mesh (2) which is parallel to the second base wire (22),a4) wherein the third base wire (23) is, with respect to the base mesh (2), arranged outwards with respect to the second base wire (22),b) wherein the at least one side mesh (3) comprisesb1) a first, lower side wire (31) at a first, lower edge of the side mesh (3),b2) a second side wire (32) at a second edge of the side mesh (3),b3) a third, upper side wire (33) at a third, upper edge of the side mesh, parallel and opposite to the first side wire (31) and perpendicular to the second side wire (32),b3) a forth side wire (34) at a forth edge of the side mesh, perpendicular to the first side wire (31) and preferably parallel and opposite to the second side wire (32),c) wherein preferably the foldable basket comprises at least a first (3) and a second (4) side mesh, wherein the first side mesh (3) is, in an assembled state, at least substantially perpendicular with respect to the second side mesh (4) and with respect to the base mesh (2) and/ord) wherein preferably the first side wire (31) of the first side mesh (3) is rotatably or foldably or bendably connected to the third base wire (23) of the base mesh (2).
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims,a) wherein the side mesh comprises a lower side wire (31) at its lower edge opposite to its upper edge,b) wherein the lower side wire (31) is clippable over at least one base wire end (211) to fix the side mesh in the upright orientation at the base mesh (2),c) wherein preferably a further base wire (22) works as a fixation point for the side mesh (3) in its upright position and/ord) wherein preferably the lower side wire (31) is fixed to another side wire (32) extending perpendicularly towards or beyond the upper side wire (33),d1) wherein preferably the other side wire (32) is bent with an angle, especially at least substantially perpendicular and/ord2) wherein preferably the other side wire (32) has a hinged end (321) which encompasses a or the further base wire (22) which is preferably parallel to another base wire (23).
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims,a) wherein the foldable basket (1) comprises four side meshes (3, 4, 5, 6),b) wherein at least two side meshes (4, 6), especially on opposite sides of the base mesh (2), are bendably connected with the base mesh (2) and/orc) wherein at least two side meshes (3, 5), especially on the remaining opposite sides of the base mesh (2), are rotatably connected to the base mesh.
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least two side meshes (4, 6), are arranged or arrangablea) at least substantially in the same plane as the base mesh (2), preferably for storing or transporting, orb) angular with respect to the base mesh (2).
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims,a) wherein the rotatable connection between the base mesh (2) and the at least one side mesh (3, 5) is realized by a first (253, 254) and a second group (255, 256) of hinges,b) wherein the first group of hinges (253, 254) comprises hinges which are open to the inside and the second group of hinges (255, 256) comprises hinges which are open to the outside of the base mesh (2).
- Foldable basket according to one of the preceding claims,a) wherein at least one side mesh (3) comprises at least one side wire (32, 34) extending, preferably perpendicularly, towards and/or beyond the upper edge of the side mesh (3),b) wherein the side wire (32) of the side mesh (3) comprises at least one hinged end (322),c) wherein the hinged end (322) is hingable or hinged between two base wires (22, 23) within an at least substantially parallel section,d) wherein preferably the two base wires (22, 23) have along their at least substantially parallel section such a distance that the hinged end (322) fits in between them so that they form two stopping elements for the hinged end (322) when arranged in the upright position, where the two base wires (22, 23) are preferably at least substantially directly adjacent to the hinged end (322) on opposite sides.
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