EP4238473A1

EP4238473A1 - A dishwasher comprising movable plate wires

Info

Publication number: EP4238473A1
Application number: EP23158791.6A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Ercument ASLAN; Mehmet DIKSAN
Original assignee: Arcelik AS
Current assignee: Arcelik AS
Priority date: 2022-03-01
Filing date: 2023-02-27
Publication date: 2023-09-06
Anticipated expiration: 2043-02-27
Also published as: EP4238473B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dishwasher (1) comprising a body (2); a washing tub (3) which is disposed in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; at least one rack (4) which is disposed in the washing tub (3) and whereon the kitchen items are placed; at least one spraying member (5) which sprays water onto the rack (4); and a plurality of horizontal wires (6) which form the base of the rack (4).

Description

The present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising movable plate wires.
In dishwashers, the washing process is performed in the washing tub. Kitchen items to be washed are placed onto the racks disposed in the washing tub. The kitchen items placed onto the racks are cleaned with the water taken from the mains and the detergent delivered into the washing tub. After various washing steps, the drying process is realized and the washing program is completed. The kitchen items are placed onto the rack at certain intervals and angles. The arrangement of the kitchen items on the rack significantly affects the washing and drying performance. Therefore, the volume of the washing tub and the placement regions are of great importance. Various solutions are provided in order to organize the placement on the rack. The resting areas on the rack, the holders for efficient washing of long and thin kitchen items such as goblets, bottles, feeding bottles, and additional holding wires for plates are the embodiments developed to organize the placement on the rack. Thus, the placement of kitchen items is facilitated. In addition, the placement of more load, more efficient washing and better drying performance are provided. In the state of the art, holding components which can be attached to and detached from the rack are present. However, such components are detached from the rack when not in use and generally get lost or cause placement difficulty due to occupying much space on the rack.
In the state of the art German Patent Application Document No. DE102014201027 , a plate wire is disclosed, which can move by sliding on the horizontal wire and the number of which may change depending on the amount of load.
The aim of the present invention is the realization of a dishwasher which provides ease of use.
The dishwasher realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a body; a washing tub which is disposed in the body; at least one rack which is disposed in the washing tub; at least one spraying member which sprays water onto the rack; and a plurality of horizontal wires which form the base of the rack. The washing process is performed in the washing tub by delivering water by means of the spraying member. The kitchen items are placed onto the rack, and thus the kitchen items are enabled to be washed homogeneously.
The dishwasher of the present invention comprises a plurality of placement members which are attached onto the horizontal wires, a spacer which is disposed between the placement members and a movement mechanism which enables the length of the spacer to be changed with the placement member sliding on the horizontal wires. The placement member comprises vertical wires which are suitable for placing plates thereon. Thus, the plates can be placed in an inclined manner, increasing the washing and drying performance. The placement members slidably move on the horizontal wires. Thus, the length of the spacer disposed between the placement members can be changed. A washing area in various dimensions suitable for kitchen items in various sizes is provided.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises the movement mechanism having a closed position where the spacer is not present between the placement members and an open position where the spacer is positioned between the placement members. When the movement mechanism is in the open position, the spacer can be used at different lengths between the placement members. When the movement mechanism is in the closed position, the placement members are arranged one after the other with no spacer therebetween.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises the spacer which is provided on the placement member. The spacer is a part of the placement member.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises the placement members which can be attached to each other via the spacers. The placement members form a telescopic structure by sliding one inside the other via the spacers. Thus, the positions of the placement members and the length of the spacer can be easily changed.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises a slide form which is provided on the spacer. By means of the slide form, the placement members can move by easily sliding one over the other.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises a plurality of openings which are arranged on the spacer. By means of the openings, dirt or water is prevented from accumulating on the placement members.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises an extension which is provided on the placement member, and the spacer to which the extension is attached. The extensions are attached onto the spacer from both directors so as to slidably move. Thus, the movement mechanism can be shifted between the open position and the closed position.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises at least one protrusion which is provided on the extension, and at least one housing which is arranged on the spacer. By engaging the protrusions with the housings, the movement mechanism can be shifted in steps between the open position and the closed position.
By means of the present invention, a dishwasher is realized, comprising a movement mechanism which enables the plate wire distances to be changed as per user preference.
A dishwasher realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:

Figure 1 - is the perspective view of the dishwasher.
Figure 2 - is the view of the rack when the movement mechanism is in the closed position.
Figure 3 - is the view of the rack when the movement mechanism is in the open position.
Figure 4 - is the view of the rack when the movement mechanism is in the closed position.
Figure 5 - is the view of the rack and the guide form when the movement mechanism is in the open position.

The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:

1-: Dishwasher
2-: Body
3-: Washing tub
4-: Rack
5-: Spraying member
6-: Horizontal wire
7-: Placement member
8-: Spacer
9-: Movement mechanism
10-: Slide form
11-: Opening
12-: Extension
13-: Protrusion
14-: Housing
A-: Open position
K-: Closed position

The dishwasher (1) comprises a body (2); a washing tub (3) which is disposed in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; at least one rack (4) which is disposed in the washing tub (3) and whereon the kitchen items are placed; at least one spraying member (5) which sprays water onto the rack (4); and a plurality of horizontal wires (6) which form the base of the rack (4). The washing process is performed by delivering water into the washing tub (3) by means of the spraying member (5). The kitchen items are placed onto the rack (4). Thus, the kitchen items is enabled to be homogeneously washed.
The dishwasher (1) of the present invention comprises a plurality of placement members (7) which can be attached onto the horizontal wires (6) so as to slide thereon and which have inclined vertical wires suitable for placing plates thereon; a spacer (8) which is provided between the placement members (7) and which enables the distance between the placement members (7) to be determined; and a movement mechanism (9) which enables the length of the spacer (8) to be changed with the placement member (7) sliding on the horizontal wires (6). By means of the vertical wires provided on the placement member (7), planar kitchen items such as plates are enabled to bear against the wires in an inclined manner. Thus, a higher amount of kitchen items can be cleaned and every part of the kitchen item is enabled to be equally cleaned. The placement members (7) slidably move on the horizontal wires (6) and the spacers (8) are disposed between the placement members (7). Thus, the distance between the placement members can be changed as per user preference. The length of the spacer (8) is determined by the user by means of the movement mechanism (9). Thus, the volume of the rack (4) is enabled to be used efficiently.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises the movement mechanism (9) having a closed position wherein the placement members (7) are arranged one after the other with no spacer (8) therebetween, and an open position wherein the spacer (8) is positioned between the placement members (7). The movement mechanism (9) has the closed position wherein the placement members (7) are arranged one after the other such that the distance therebetween is the smallest, and the open position wherein the length of the spacer (8) is increased.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises the spacer (8) which is provided on the placement member (7). The spacer (8) can be provided on the placement member (7). Thus, the use of excessive number of parts is prevented and the cost is reduced.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises the placement members (7) which are attached to the each other via the spacer (8) so as to slidably move one over the other. The placement members (7) form a telescopic structure by entering one inside the other via the spacers (8). Thus, while the movement mechanism (9) shifts between the open position and the closed position, the placement members (7) slidably move one over the other. The spacers (8) provided on the placement members (7) are hidden by nesting. Thus, the placement members (7) are positioned closer to each other. The placement of kitchen items such as plates with a low depth is facilitated.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a slide form (10) which is provided on the spacer (8). By means of the guide form (10), the placement members (7) slidably move one over the other more easily.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a plurality of openings (11) which are arranged on each placement member (7). By means of the openings (11) arranged on the placement member (7), accumulation of dirt and water is prevented. Thus, the position of the movement mechanism (9) can be easily changed.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises an extension (12) which is provided on the placement member (7), and the spacer (8) to which the extension (12) is attached so as to slidably move thereon and which enables the movement mechanism (9) to be moved between the open position and the closed position. The extensions (12) provided on the placement members (7) move onto the spacer (8) and move by sliding on the spacer (8) in opposite directions. Thus, the movement mechanism (9) can be shifted between the open position and the closed position. When the movement mechanism (9) is in the closed position, the extensions (12) fully enter the spacer (8).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises the movement mechanism (9) which can move in steps between the open position and the closed position by means of at least one protrusion (13) provided on the extension (12) and at least one housing (14) arranged on the spacer (8) so as to receive the protrusion (13). By means of the protrusions (13) provided on the extension (12) and the housing (14) arranged on the spacer (8) so as to receive the protrusion (13), the movement mechanism (9) can move in steps between the open position and the closed position. Thus, the distance between the placement members (7) can be changed as per user preference. Consequently, the volume of the rack (4) is enabled to be used more efficiently.
By means of the present invention, a dishwasher (1) is realized, comprising a movement mechanism (9) which enables the distance between the plate wires provided on the rack (4) to be changed. The movement mechanism (9) comprises the placement members (7) which can slide on the horizontal wires (6) of the rack (4), and the spacer (8) provided between the placement members (7). Thus, the distance between the placement members (7) can be changed as per user preference, and the volume of the rack (4) is enabled to be used more efficiently.

Claims

A dishwasher (1) comprising a body (2); a washing tub (3) which is disposed in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; at least one rack (4) which is disposed in the washing tub (3) and whereon the kitchen items are placed; at least one spraying member (5) which sprays water onto the rack (4); and a plurality of horizontal wires (6) which form the base of the rack (4), characterized by a plurality of placement members (7) which can be attached onto the horizontal wires (6) so as to slide thereon and which have inclined vertical wires suitable for placing plates thereon; a spacer (8) which is provided between the placement members (7); and a movement mechanism (9) which enables the length of the spacer (8) to be changed with the placement member (7) sliding on the horizontal wires (6).
A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the movement mechanism (9) having a closed position wherein the placement members (7) are arranged one after the other with no spacer (8) therebetween, and an open position wherein the spacer (8) is positioned between the placement members (7).
A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the spacer (8) which is provided on the placement member (7).
A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 3, characterized by the placement members (7) which are attached to the each other via the spacer (8) so as to slidably move one over the other.
A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 4, characterized by the placement member (7) which can slide one over the other by means of at least one slide form (10) provided on the spacer (8).
A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 4 or 5, characterized by a plurality of openings (11) which are arranged on each placement member (7).
A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterized by an extension (12) which is provided on the placement member (7), and the spacer (8) to which the extension (12) is attached so as to slidably move thereon and which enables the movement mechanism (9) to be moved between the open position and the closed position.
A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 7, characterized by the movement mechanism (9) which can move in steps between the open position and the closed position by means of at least one protrusion (13) provided on the extension (12) and at least one housing (14) arranged on the spacer (8) so as to receive the protrusion (13).