ES2346040T3 - DISHWASHER BASKET WITH VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE TRAY. - Google Patents

Abstract

A dishwasher basket (1) contains a rack (3) the height of which can be vertically adjusted in one or more positions, which is manufactured separately from the basket (1) and can be attached to said basket (1). The vertically adjustable rack (3) consists of a bearing surface (11) on which the crockery such as cups, mugs etc are placed; bearings (5) which form the rotational axis of the vertically adjustable rack (3); support pieces (4) that prevent the vertically adjustable rack (3) from making an undesirable rotational movement when the crockery such as cups, mugs ets are placed; claws (6) that enable the vertically adjustable rack (3); to be held at the desired height and connection pieces (7) that enable the vertically adjustable rack (3) to be attached to the side wall of the basket.

Description

Dishwasher basket with adjustable tray vertically

The present invention relates to the adjustment of the height of the folding trays present in the baskets of dishwasher to allow more efficient use of such baskets dishwasher.

The basket used in the dishwasher is made of wires bonded together in different ways. In the upper basket, foldable trays, coupled are provided fixedly to the wires that form the side walls of the basket, in parallel or inclined angles in relation to the plane base of the basket, in order to hold, at right angles or inclined, and keep separate pieces of dishes like cups, cups and similar items to facilitate cleaning. These folding trays, formed parallel or inclined in relationship with the base plane of the basket and fixed to said basket with secure fixing devices, serve to increase the area in which are placed cups, cups, glasses and similar items. When,  on the tray, relatively low glasses are placed, the tray folding is placed in a parallel position in relation to the basket and thus provides a place for a second row of glasses or glasses When relatively higher glasses are to be washed, the folding tray is placed in an upright position to Provide enough space for their lengths. In the case of Folding trays remain fixed, cannot be used a tray if a medium height glass is placed under the folding tray

In the prior art document, UK patent application No. 2,321,394, some trays are disclosed  folding that work as a support for the dishes placed in the basket, when placed in its vertical position.

In European Patent Application No. 937436, folding trays are also designed to allow put in them longer kitchen utensils and glasses, cups, etc.

The object of the present invention is to increase the washing capacity of the basket making folding trays that can also be adjusted vertically.

Folding trays made to reach The above mentioned objective of the present invention is They illustrate in the attached figures in which:

Figure 1 is the general view of the basket with the trays adjustable vertically in horizontal position.

Figure 2 is the detailed side view of the basket with vertically adjustable trays in position horizontal.

Figure 3 is the general view of the basket with one of the vertically adjustable trays in horizontal position and the other upright.

Figure 4 is the exploded view of the vertically adjustable tray.

Figure 5 is the view of the adjustable tray vertically in a lower and horizontal position.

Figure 6 is the view of the adjustable tray vertically in a superior and horizontal position.

The components shown in the figures are they have been individually assigned the numerical references listed then:

one.

Basket

2.

Side wall

3.

Vertically adjustable tray

Four.

Support piece

5.

Support

6.

Tweezers

7.

Connecting piece

8.

Barrette

9.

Groove

10.

Support wire

eleven.

Support surface

12.

Horizontal side wall wires

13.

Vertical side wall wires

The dishwasher basket (1) is made by welding of wires arranged vertically and horizontally, in relationship with the base plane. Particularly when welding the wires to which an upward inclination is given from the base plane to the wires arranged vertically and horizontally in the plane base, you can keep the dishes at a certain angle. The vertically adjustable trays (3) are mounted on the walls side of the basket (2) in order to increase the washing capacity of the dishwasher. The washing capacity of said pieces of crockery, such as cups, cups and similar items, increases when placing vertically adjustable trays (3) in one position horizontal, when necessary, while placed in a vertical position when longer glasses are to be washed.

The vertically adjustable tray (3) is it consists of a support surface (11) in which the dinnerware, such as cups, cups, etc .; some supports (5) that form the rotating axis of the vertically adjustable tray (3); some support pieces (4) that prevent the adjustable tray vertically (3) perform an unwanted rotating movement when dishes are placed, such as cups, cups, etc .; tweezers (6) that allow the tray to be vertically adjustable (3) be held at the desired height; and some connecting parts (7) which allow the vertically adjustable tray (3) to be coupled to the side wall (2) of the basket.

When the vertically adjustable tray (3) is attaches to the side wall (2) of the basket, first the pieces of connection (7) are attached to the supports (5). Connecting parts (7) comprise a pin (8) that provides rotation of the tray vertically adjustable (3) using the supports (5) as the axis swivel and a slot (9) that allows the adjustable tray vertically (3) it is attached to the side wall (2) of the basket. The vertically adjustable trays (3) can move vertically on the side wall (2) at the connection point. However, this movement is limited by horizontal wall wires side (12) located below and above the tray.

On the side wall (2) of the basket (1), they are placed vertical side wall wires (13). The pieces connection (7) are coupled to vertical wall wires lateral (13).

Such vertically adjustable trays (3) they can be held in three different positions according to user needs It is placed in an upright position (position A) by pivoting it around the supports (5) when it is not use. In this position, they can be placed in the basket (1), between other items, relatively longer glasses.

The vertically adjustable tray (3) also It can be placed in two other positions: mainly in one lower horizontal position (position B) and in a position upper horizontal (position C).

When the tray adjustable vertically (3) is in an upright position (A), the connection piece (7) rests against the horizontal side wall wire (12) of the basket. The vertically adjustable tray (3) pivots around the support (5) to move it from the vertical position (A) to the position lower horizontal (B). This pivot movement ends when the support pieces (4) contact the side wall (2). In this position, said crockery pieces, such as cups, cups, etc., can be placed under the adjustable tray vertically (3) and other pieces of the dishes can be placed in the support surface (11). The weight of objects placed in the support tray (11) is balanced by the force applied by the support pieces (4) on the side wall (2) of the basket and, consequently, an involuntary rotation of the tray is prevented vertically adjustable (3).

When passing the vertically adjustable tray (3) from the vertical position (A) to the upper horizontal position (C), the vertically adjustable tray (3) is pulled up. This movement ends at the point where the connecting piece (7) rests against the horizontal side wall wire (12) of the basket. Then, the vertically adjustable tray (3) is pivots around the support. This pivot movement ends when the clamps (6) are coupled to the support wire (10) in the side wall (2) of the basket and the support pieces (4) and the tweezers (6) touch the side wall (2); in this position, said crockery pieces, such as cups, cups, etc., can be placed under the vertically adjustable tray (3) and other pieces of dishes can be placed on the support surface (11). The weight of the objects placed on the support surface (11) are balances by the force applied by the support pieces (4) and the tweezers (6) on the side wall (2) of the basket and, in consequently, an involuntary rotation of the adjustable tray is prevented  vertically (3). In addition, the clamps (6) resting against the support wire (10) prevent the adjustable tray vertically (3) slide down.

In the baskets (1) of the present invention, one or more adjustable trays can optionally be used vertically (3). Such vertically adjustable trays (3) they can be placed in an upright position or in one of the folded positions, as necessary, regardless of others. In this way, efficient use of the basket is provided (one).

Claims (9)

1. Dishwasher basket (1) comprising a vertically adjustable tray (3) comprising a support surface (11) in which pieces of dishes are placed, such as cups, cups, etc., comprising the dishwasher basket ( 1) in addition to some supports (5), support pieces (4) that prevent the vertically adjustable tray (3) from performing an unwanted rotating movement when the dishes are placed, such as cups, cups, etc., characterized because the vertically adjustable tray (3) can be held on three different levels, a vertical position (position A), a lower horizontal position (position B) and a higher horizontal position (position C), and also includes tweezers (6) which allow the vertically adjustable tray (3) to be held at the desired height and connection pieces (7) that are coupled to the supports (5) and allow the vertically adjustable tray (3) to be coupled to the side wall ( 2) of ces ta. 2. Dishwasher basket (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting parts (7) comprise a pin (8) that provides the rotation of the vertically adjustable tray (3) using the supports (5) as a rotating shaft and a slot (9) that allows the vertically adjustable tray (3) to be attached to the side wall (2) of the basket. 3. Dishwasher basket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it has a support wire (10) located on the side wall (2) of the basket (1) against which the tongs (6) rest. 4. Dishwasher basket (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that it has a support wire (10) located on the side wall (2) of the basket (1), which does not intersect with the vertical side wall wires ( 13) in which the connecting parts (7) are coupled and against which the clamps (6) rest. 5. Dishwasher basket (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection pieces (7) are coupled to the vertical side wall wires (13). 6. Dishwasher basket (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vertically adjustable tray (3) can move vertically in the side wall (2) and this movement is limited by the horizontal side wall wires (12) located below and above the vertically adjustable tray (3). 7. Dishwasher basket (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the vertical position (A), the connection piece (7) rests against the horizontal side wall wire (12) of the basket. A dishwasher basket (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that in the upper horizontal position (C), the tongs (6) rest against the support wire (10) and prevent the vertically adjustable tray (3) from sliding down. 9. Dishwasher basket (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the lower horizontal position (B), the support pieces (4) come into contact with the side wall (2) and the connection piece (7 ) rests against the horizontal side wall wire (12) of the basket.