JP2001061754A - Tableware washing machine - Google Patents
Tableware washing machineInfo
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【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、洗浄槽内に食器を
収納し、この食器を洗浄、すすぎ、乾燥する食器洗浄機
に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dishwasher for storing dishes in a washing tank, washing, rinsing, and drying the dishes.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、この種の食器洗浄機は図４に示す
ように構成していた。以下、その構成について説明す
る。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of dishwasher has been configured as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.
【０００３】図４に示すように、食器洗浄機本体１は、
前方に開口部を有し、レール２を介して洗浄槽３を前後
方向に移動可能に支持している。洗浄槽３は、上方に開
口部を有し、洗浄槽３の前方にドア４を取り付けてお
り、食器洗浄機本体１の開口部を開閉する。[0003] As shown in FIG.
It has an opening at the front, and supports the washing tank 3 via the rail 2 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The washing tank 3 has an opening at the top, and a door 4 is attached to the front of the washing tank 3 to open and close the opening of the dishwasher body 1.
【０００４】洗浄槽３内に食器５を配置する食器かご６
を収納している。また、洗浄槽３内には、洗浄槽３内の
洗浄水を加熱する加熱手段としてヒータ７を設け、洗浄
槽３の下面に洗浄ポンプ８を設け、洗浄ノズル９より洗
浄水を噴射して食器かご６に収納した食器５を洗浄する
ように構成している。A tableware basket 6 in which a tableware 5 is arranged in a washing tank 3
Is stored. Further, a heater 7 is provided in the washing tank 3 as a heating means for heating the washing water in the washing tank 3, a washing pump 8 is provided on the lower surface of the washing tank 3, and washing water is sprayed from a washing nozzle 9 to wash the dishes. The tableware 5 stored in the basket 6 is configured to be washed.
【０００５】また、洗浄槽３の背面には食器５を乾燥す
るために送風を行う送風手段として送風ファン１０を設
けている。ドア４には洗浄槽３内の蒸気を排出するため
の排気口４ａを設けている。[0005] A blower fan 10 is provided on the back of the washing tank 3 as a blower for blowing air to dry the tableware 5. The door 4 is provided with an exhaust port 4 a for discharging the steam in the cleaning tank 3.
【０００６】温度センサ１１はサーミスタで構成し、洗
浄槽３の下面に取り付けて制御装置１２に入力し、洗浄
槽３内の洗浄水の温度を検知して制御装置１２により洗
浄水の温度を制御するとともに、乾燥行程での温度制御
をするようにしている。送風ファン１０は、乾燥行程で
運転し、洗浄槽３内の食器５を乾燥させる。The temperature sensor 11 is composed of a thermistor, is attached to the lower surface of the washing tank 3 and is inputted to the control device 12, detects the temperature of the washing water in the washing tank 3, and controls the temperature of the washing water by the control device 12. In addition, the temperature is controlled during the drying process. The blower fan 10 operates in a drying process to dry the tableware 5 in the washing tank 3.
【０００７】上記構成において動作を説明すると、利用
者がドア４を前方に開け、食器５を食器かご６に配置
し、洗浄槽３に収納して洗剤を入れた後、運転を開始す
ると、制御装置１２により、ヒータ７、洗浄ポンプ８、
送風ファン１０等の運転を制御し、食器かご６に収納し
た食器５を洗浄、すすぎ、乾燥する。The operation will be described in the above configuration. When the user opens the door 4 forward, places the tableware 5 in the tableware basket 6, stores it in the washing tank 3 and puts in the detergent, and starts operation, the control is started. With the device 12, the heater 7, the cleaning pump 8,
The operation of the blower fan 10 and the like is controlled to wash, rinse, and dry the tableware 5 stored in the tableware basket 6.
【０００８】食器を乾燥する行程では、送風手段として
の送風ファン１０を運転する。このとき、送風ファン１
０の送風は洗浄槽３の背面に設けた送風口３ａより洗浄
槽３内に送風する。In the process of drying the tableware, a blowing fan 10 as a blowing means is operated. At this time, the blower fan 1
The airflow of 0 is blown into the cleaning tank 3 from a blowing port 3a provided on the back surface of the cleaning tank 3.
【０００９】[0009]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】このような従来の構成
では、食器５を乾燥する行程では、送風ファン１０を運
転し、送風ファン１０の送風は洗浄槽３の背面に設けた
送風口３ａより洗浄槽３内に送風するため、洗浄槽３内
の風の流れは、洗浄槽３の背面側からドア４側への一方
通行の流れとなる。また、送風ファン１０からの送風は
冷風であり、食器５に直接当たる風の温度が低いため、
洗浄行程で食器５に付着した水滴を除去し、食器５を乾
燥させる乾燥行程の時間を長くする必要がある。In such a conventional configuration, in the process of drying the tableware 5, the blower fan 10 is operated, and the blower fan 10 blows air from the blower opening 3a provided on the back surface of the washing tank 3. Since air is blown into the cleaning tank 3, the flow of air in the cleaning tank 3 is a one-way flow from the back side of the cleaning tank 3 to the door 4 side. In addition, since the air blown from the blower fan 10 is cool air and the temperature of the air directly hitting the tableware 5 is low,
It is necessary to remove water droplets adhered to the tableware 5 in the washing step and lengthen the time of the drying step for drying the tableware 5.
【００１０】本発明は上記課題を解決するもので、乾燥
行程で、食器に効率よく送風ファンの風を当てるととも
に、加熱手段としてのヒータの熱を効率よく奪い、食器
の乾燥効率を向上し、乾燥行程での運転時間を短縮する
ことを目的としている。The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and efficiently blows the air of a blower fan to tableware in a drying step, efficiently removes heat of a heater as a heating means, and improves the drying efficiency of tableware. It aims to shorten the operation time in the drying process.
【００１１】[0011]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は上記目的を達成
するために、食器を収納する洗浄槽内に加熱手段を設
け、この加熱手段に送風手段により送風し、この送風手
段からの送風を送風口より洗浄槽内に送風し、排気口よ
り洗浄槽内から排気するよう構成し、送風口と排気口と
を略同一面に配置したものである。According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a heating means is provided in a washing tank for accommodating tableware, and the heating means is blown by a blowing means. It is configured such that air is blown into the washing tank from the blower port and air is exhausted from the wash tank from the exhaust port, and the blower port and the exhaust port are arranged on substantially the same plane.
【００１２】これにより、乾燥行程で、食器に効率よく
送風ファンの風を当てるとともに、加熱手段としてのヒ
ータの熱を効率よく奪い、食器の乾燥効率を向上し、乾
燥行程での運転時間を短縮することができる。[0012] Thus, in the drying process, the air of the blower fan is efficiently applied to the tableware, and the heat of the heater as the heating means is efficiently removed, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the tableware and shortening the operation time in the drying process. can do.
【００１３】[0013]
【発明の実施の形態】本発明の請求項１に記載の発明
は、食器を収納する洗浄槽と、この洗浄槽内に設けた加
熱手段と、この加熱手段に送風する送風手段と、この送
風手段からの送風を前記洗浄槽内に送風する送風口と、
前記洗浄槽内から排気する排気口とを備え、前記送風口
と排気口とを略同一面に配置したものであり、食器に効
率よく送風ファンの風を当てるとともに、加熱手段とし
てのヒータの熱を効率よく奪い、食器の乾燥効率を向上
し、乾燥行程での運転時間を短縮することができる。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is directed to a washing tank for accommodating tableware, a heating means provided in the washing tank, a blowing means for blowing air to the heating means, and a blowing means. An air outlet for blowing air from the means into the washing tank;
An exhaust port for exhausting air from the inside of the washing tank, wherein the blower port and the exhaust port are arranged on substantially the same surface, and efficiently blows the wind of a blower fan on the dishes and heats the heater as a heating means. Efficiently, the efficiency of drying the dishes is improved, and the operation time in the drying process can be shortened.
【００１４】請求項２に記載の発明は、上記請求項１に
記載の発明において、送風口と排気口を略四角形状面の
略対角線上に配置したものであり、送風ファンからの風
を洗浄槽内で流す流路をより長く構成することができ、
食器の乾燥効率を向上することができる。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the blowing port and the exhaust port are arranged on a substantially diagonal line of a substantially rectangular surface, and the wind from the blowing fan is cleaned. The flow path in the tank can be made longer,
The drying efficiency of the tableware can be improved.
【００１５】請求項３に記載の発明は、上記請求項２に
記載の発明において、送風口を加熱手段の近傍に配置し
たものであり、送風ファンからの冷風を加熱手段として
のヒータに当てて、温風にして食器に当てることがで
き、食器の乾燥効率をさらに向上することができる。According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, the air outlet is disposed near the heating means, and the cool air from the blowing fan is applied to the heater as the heating means. The hot air can be applied to the tableware, and the drying efficiency of the tableware can be further improved.
【００１６】請求項４に記載の発明は、上記請求項３に
記載の発明において、送風口の近傍に、加熱手段の方向
に送風する風向規制部材を設けたものであり、加熱手段
の熱を効率よく奪うことができ、食器の乾燥効率をさら
に向上することができる。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, a wind direction regulating member for blowing air in the direction of the heating means is provided in the vicinity of the air blowing port. It can be deprived efficiently and the drying efficiency of tableware can be further improved.
【００１７】請求項５に記載の発明は、上記請求項４に
記載の発明において、風向規制部材は少なくとも２方向
に風向を規制する構成としたものであり、加熱手段の熱
を効率よく奪うことができるとともに、食器の温度を上
げすぎないようにでき、例えば耐熱温度が低い樹脂食器
等の乾燥を行うことができる。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, the wind direction regulating member regulates the wind direction in at least two directions, so that the heat of the heating means can be efficiently removed. In addition to the above, it is possible to prevent the temperature of the tableware from being too high, and it is possible to dry, for example, resin tableware having a low heat-resistant temperature.
【００１８】[0018]
【実施例】以下、本発明の実施例について、図面を参照
しながら説明する。なお、従来例と同じ構成のものは同
一符号を付して説明を省略する。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same components as those in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
【００１９】（実施例１）図１に示すように、食器洗浄
機本体１３は、前方に開口部を有し、レール２を介して
洗浄槽１４を前後方向に移動可能に支持している。この
洗浄槽１４内に食器５を収納する食器かご６を設けてい
る。送風ファン（送風手段）１５は、乾燥行程で運転
し、洗浄槽１４内の食器５を乾燥させる。この送風ファ
ン１５は洗浄槽１４の前面に設け、洗浄槽１４への送風
口１４ａは加熱手段としてのヒータ７の近傍に設けてい
る。(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIG. 1, a dishwasher main body 13 has an opening in the front and supports a washing tank 14 via a rail 2 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. A tableware basket 6 for storing the tableware 5 is provided in the washing tank 14. The blower fan (blower means) 15 operates in the drying process to dry the tableware 5 in the washing tank 14. The blower fan 15 is provided on the front surface of the cleaning tank 14, and a blow port 14 a to the cleaning tank 14 is provided near the heater 7 as a heating unit.
【００２０】洗浄槽１４の前面にドア１６を設け、この
ドア１６の上部に洗浄槽１４内の蒸気を排出する排気口
１６ａを設けている。すなわち、洗浄槽１４への送風フ
ァン１５からの送風口１４ａと洗浄槽１４からの排気口
１６ａはドア１６の略同一面に配置している。A door 16 is provided on the front surface of the cleaning tank 14, and an exhaust port 16a for discharging steam in the cleaning tank 14 is provided above the door 16. That is, the air outlet 14 a from the blower fan 15 to the cleaning tank 14 and the exhaust port 16 a from the cleaning tank 14 are arranged on substantially the same surface of the door 16.
【００２１】上記構成において動作を説明すると、使用
者は食器洗浄機本体１３から洗浄槽１４を前方に引き出
し、食器５の出し入れを行う。食器５を洗浄槽１４に収
納して洗剤を入れた後、運転を開始すると、制御装置１
２により、ヒータ７、洗浄ポンプ８、送風ファン１５等
の運転を制御し、食器かご６に収納した食器５を洗浄、
すすぎ、乾燥する。The operation will be described in the above configuration. The user pulls out the washing tub 14 from the dishwasher main body 13 to put the tableware 5 in and out. After the tableware 5 is housed in the washing tank 14 and the detergent is put in, the operation is started.
2, the operation of the heater 7, the cleaning pump 8, the blower fan 15 and the like is controlled to clean the tableware 5 stored in the tableware basket 6,
Rinse and dry.
【００２２】食器５を乾燥させる乾燥行程で、送風ファ
ン１５からの風は、送風口１４ａを介して洗浄槽１４内
に送風される。送風された風は、ヒータ７の表面を流
れ、ヒータ７の熱を奪って、食器５に当たる。すなわ
ち、食器５に当たる風は温風であり、食器５を効率よく
乾燥することができる。In the drying step of drying the tableware 5, the air from the blower fan 15 is blown into the washing tank 14 through the blower port 14a. The blown air flows on the surface of the heater 7, deprives the heater 7 of heat, and hits the tableware 5. That is, the wind hitting the tableware 5 is warm air, and the tableware 5 can be efficiently dried.
【００２３】また、送風口１４ａと排気口１６ａとを略
同一面に配置しているので、洗浄槽１４内の風の流れ
は、図１の矢印で示すように対流し、洗浄槽１４内の食
器５全体に効率よく当てることができ、ヒータ７の熱を
効率よく奪い、食器５の乾燥効率を向上し、乾燥行程で
の運転時間を短縮することができる。Further, since the blow port 14a and the exhaust port 16a are arranged on substantially the same plane, the flow of air in the cleaning tank 14 is convected as indicated by the arrow in FIG. The entire tableware 5 can be efficiently applied, the heat of the heater 7 can be efficiently removed, the drying efficiency of the tableware 5 can be improved, and the operation time in the drying process can be reduced.
【００２４】（実施例２）図２に示すように、食器洗浄
機本体１７は、内部に洗浄槽１８を設けており、洗浄槽
１８への送風ファン１９の送風口１８ａは食器洗浄機本
体１７を正面から見たとき、右側下部に設けている。ま
た、洗浄槽１８からの蒸気を排出する排気口２０を洗浄
槽１８の左側上部に設け、洗浄槽１８の前面に配置した
ドア２１の前面上部左側に位置させている。送風口１８
ａと排気口２０の位置関係は、洗浄槽１８を正面から見
たときの略四角形状の略対角線上に位置している。他の
構成は上記実施例１と同じである。(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIG. 2, a dishwasher main body 17 has a washing tank 18 provided therein, and a blower port 18a of a blower fan 19 to the washing tank 18 is provided with a dishwasher main body 17. Is provided at the lower right side when viewed from the front. An exhaust port 20 for discharging steam from the cleaning tank 18 is provided on the upper left side of the cleaning tank 18, and is located on the upper left side of the front of a door 21 arranged on the front of the cleaning tank 18. Blow port 18
The positional relationship between a and the exhaust port 20 is located on a substantially diagonal line of a substantially square shape when the cleaning tank 18 is viewed from the front. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
【００２５】上記構成において、乾燥行程にて、送風フ
ァン１９からの送風は、洗浄槽１８の前面右側下部より
洗浄槽１８内に入って洗浄槽１８内を対流し、洗浄槽１
８の前面左側上部の排気口２０より食器洗浄機本体１７
外へ排出される。すなわち、洗浄槽１８内の風の流れ
は、洗浄槽１８の奥行き方向と洗浄槽１８を正面から見
たときの右下から左上への略対角線上にも流れることに
なり、洗浄槽１８内に配置した食器５をさらに効率よく
乾燥させることができる。In the above configuration, in the drying process, the air from the blower fan 19 enters the cleaning tank 18 from the lower right side of the front surface of the cleaning tank 18 and convects through the cleaning tank 18.
8 through the exhaust port 20 on the upper left side of the front of the dishwasher body 17
It is discharged outside. That is, the flow of air in the cleaning tank 18 also flows substantially diagonally from the depth direction of the cleaning tank 18 and from the lower right to the upper left when the cleaning tank 18 is viewed from the front. The placed tableware 5 can be dried more efficiently.
【００２６】（実施例３）図３に示すように、洗浄槽２
２の前面下部に送風ファン１５の送風口２２ａを配置
し、送風口２２ａの出口側に風向規制部材としてのカバ
ー２３を設けている。カバー２３は、出口を加熱手段と
してのヒータ７に向かって開口し、カバー２３の上面に
穴部２３ａを設け、２方向に風向を規制する構成として
いる。他の構成は上記実施例１と同じである。(Embodiment 3) As shown in FIG.
An air outlet 22a of the blower fan 15 is arranged at a lower part of the front surface of the fan 2 and a cover 23 as a wind direction regulating member is provided at an outlet side of the air outlet 22a. The cover 23 has an outlet opening toward the heater 7 serving as a heating means, and a hole 23a provided on the upper surface of the cover 23 to regulate the wind direction in two directions. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
【００２７】上記構成において、乾燥行程にて、送風フ
ァン１５を運転すると、風は送風口２２ａを介して洗浄
槽２２内に送風される。送風された風は、カバー２３に
より、ヒータ７に向かって流れるとともに、カバー２３
の上部に設けた穴部２３ａからも洗浄槽２２内に送風さ
れる。In the above configuration, when the blowing fan 15 is operated in the drying process, the air is blown into the cleaning tank 22 through the blowing port 22a. The blown air flows toward the heater 7 by the cover 23 and the cover 23
Air is also blown into the cleaning tank 22 from the hole 23a provided in the upper portion of the cleaning tank 22.
【００２８】すなわち、ヒータ７側に送風された風はヒ
ータ７の熱を奪って温風となり、食器かご６に収納した
食器を効率的に乾燥する。一方、カバー２３の穴部２３
ａから洗浄槽２２内に送風された風は、ヒータ７の熱を
奪えず、冷風のまま、食器５に当たることになる。した
がって、食器かご６のカバー２３の略上部位置の部分
は、温度が上がりにくく、例えば、耐熱温度が低い樹脂
製の食器を洗浄乾燥させる位置として、確保できる。That is, the air blown to the heater 7 takes the heat of the heater 7 and becomes hot air, and efficiently dries the tableware stored in the tableware basket 6. On the other hand, the hole 23 of the cover 23
The air blown into the washing tank 22 from a does not deprive the heat of the heater 7 and hits the tableware 5 as cool air. Therefore, the portion of the dish basket 6 substantially at the upper position of the cover 23 can be secured as a position where the temperature hardly rises and, for example, the resin dish having a low heat-resistant temperature is washed and dried.
【００２９】[0029]
【発明の効果】以上のように本発明の請求項１に記載の
発明によれば、食器を収納する洗浄槽と、この洗浄槽内
に設けた加熱手段と、この加熱手段に送風する送風手段
と、この送風手段からの送風を前記洗浄槽内に送風する
送風口と、前記洗浄槽内から排気する排気口とを備え、
前記送風口と排気口とを略同一面に配置したから、食器
に効率よく送風ファンの風を当てるとともに、加熱手段
としてのヒータの熱を効率よく奪い、食器の乾燥効率を
向上し、乾燥行程での運転時間を短縮することができ
る。As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a washing tank for accommodating tableware, a heating means provided in the washing tank, and a blowing means for blowing air to the heating means. And an air outlet for blowing air from the air blowing means into the cleaning tank, and an exhaust port for exhausting air from the cleaning tank,
Since the blowing port and the exhaust port are arranged on substantially the same plane, the air of the blowing fan is efficiently applied to the tableware, the heat of the heater as the heating means is efficiently removed, the drying efficiency of the tableware is improved, and the drying process is performed. The operation time in can be shortened.
【００３０】また、請求項２に記載の発明によれば、送
風口と排気口を略四角形状面の略対角線上に配置したか
ら、送風ファンからの風を洗浄槽内で流す流路をより長
く構成することができ、食器の乾燥効率を向上すること
ができる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the air blowing port and the exhaust port are arranged on a substantially diagonal line of the substantially rectangular surface, the flow path through which the air from the blowing fan flows in the cleaning tank is improved. It can be configured to be long, and the drying efficiency of tableware can be improved.
【００３１】また、請求項３に記載の発明によれば、送
風口を加熱手段の近傍に配置したから、送風ファンから
の冷風を加熱手段としてのヒータに当てて、温風にして
食器に当てることができ、食器の乾燥効率をさらに向上
することができる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the blowing port is disposed near the heating means, the cool air from the blowing fan is applied to the heater as the heating means, and the air is applied to the tableware as hot air. And the drying efficiency of the tableware can be further improved.
【００３２】また、請求項４に記載の発明によれば、送
風口の近傍に、加熱手段の方向に送風する風向規制部材
を設けたから、加熱手段の熱を効率よく奪うことがで
き、食器の乾燥効率をさらに向上することができる。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the wind direction regulating member for blowing air in the direction of the heating means is provided in the vicinity of the air outlet, the heat of the heating means can be efficiently removed, and the dishware can be removed. Drying efficiency can be further improved.
【００３３】また、請求項５に記載の発明によれば、風
向規制部材は少なくとも２方向に風向を規制する構成と
したから、加熱手段の熱を効率よく奪うことができると
ともに、食器の温度を上げすぎないようにでき、例えば
耐熱温度が低い樹脂食器等の乾燥を行うことができる。According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the wind direction regulating member regulates the wind direction in at least two directions, the heat of the heating means can be efficiently removed and the temperature of the tableware can be reduced. It can be prevented from being raised too much, and for example, resin tableware having a low heat-resistant temperature can be dried.
【図１】本発明の第１の実施例の食器洗浄機の縦断面図FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a dishwasher according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】本発明の第２の実施例の食器洗浄機の正面図FIG. 2 is a front view of a dishwasher according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
【図３】本発明の第３の実施例の食器洗浄機の縦断面図FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a dishwasher according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
【図４】従来の食器洗浄機の縦断面図FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a conventional dishwasher.
５ 食器 ７ ヒータ（加熱手段） １４ 洗浄槽 １４ａ 送風口 １５ 送風ファン（送風手段） １６ａ 排気口 5 Tableware 7 Heater (heating means) 14 Cleaning tank 14a Blow port 15 Blow fan (blowing means) 16a Exhaust port
【手続補正書】[Procedure amendment]
【提出日】平成１２年９月４日（２０００．９．４）[Submission date] September 4, 2000 (200.9.4)
【手続補正１】[Procedure amendment 1]
【補正対象書類名】明細書[Document name to be amended] Statement
【補正対象項目名】全文[Correction target item name] Full text
【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change
【補正内容】[Correction contents]
【書類名】 明細書[Document Name] Statement
【発明の名称】 食器洗浄機[Title of the Invention] Dishwasher
【特許請求の範囲】[Claims]
【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、洗浄槽内に食器を
収納し、この食器を洗浄、すすぎ、乾燥する食器洗浄機
に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dishwasher for storing dishes in a washing tank, washing, rinsing, and drying the dishes.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、この種の食器洗浄機は図４に示す
ように構成していた。以下、その構成について説明す
る。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of dishwasher has been configured as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.
【０００３】図４に示すように、食器洗浄機本体１は、
前方に開口部を有し、レール２を介して洗浄槽３を前後
方向に移動可能に支持している。洗浄槽３は、上方に開
口部を有し、洗浄槽３の前方にドア４を取り付けてお
り、食器洗浄機本体１の開口部を開閉する。[0003] As shown in FIG.
It has an opening at the front, and supports the washing tank 3 via the rail 2 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The washing tank 3 has an opening at the top, and a door 4 is attached to the front of the washing tank 3 to open and close the opening of the dishwasher body 1.
【０００４】洗浄槽３内に食器５を配置する食器かご６
を収納している。また、洗浄槽３内には、洗浄槽３内の
洗浄水を加熱する加熱手段としてヒータ７を設け、洗浄
槽３の下面に洗浄ポンプ８を設け、洗浄ノズル９より洗
浄水を噴射して食器かご６に収納した食器５を洗浄する
ように構成している。A tableware basket 6 in which a tableware 5 is arranged in a washing tank 3
Is stored. Further, a heater 7 is provided in the washing tank 3 as a heating means for heating the washing water in the washing tank 3, a washing pump 8 is provided on the lower surface of the washing tank 3, and washing water is sprayed from a washing nozzle 9 to wash the dishes. The tableware 5 stored in the basket 6 is configured to be washed.
【０００５】また、洗浄槽３の背面には食器５を乾燥す
るために送風を行う送風手段として送風ファン１０を設
けている。ドア４には洗浄槽３内の蒸気を排出するため
の排気口４ａを設けている。[0005] A blower fan 10 is provided on the back of the washing tank 3 as a blower for blowing air to dry the tableware 5. The door 4 is provided with an exhaust port 4 a for discharging the steam in the cleaning tank 3.
【０００６】温度センサ１１はサーミスタで構成し、洗
浄槽３の下面に取り付けて制御装置１２に入力し、洗浄
槽３内の洗浄水の温度を検知して制御装置１２により洗
浄水の温度を制御するとともに、乾燥行程での温度制御
をするようにしている。送風ファン１０は、乾燥行程で
運転し、洗浄槽３内の食器５を乾燥させる。The temperature sensor 11 is composed of a thermistor, is attached to the lower surface of the washing tank 3 and is inputted to the control device 12, detects the temperature of the washing water in the washing tank 3, and controls the temperature of the washing water by the control device 12. In addition, the temperature is controlled during the drying process. The blower fan 10 operates in a drying process to dry the tableware 5 in the washing tank 3.
【０００７】上記構成において動作を説明すると、利用
者がドア４を前方に開け、食器５を食器かご６に配置
し、洗浄槽３に収納して洗剤を入れた後、運転を開始す
ると、制御装置１２により、ヒータ７、洗浄ポンプ８、
送風ファン１０等の運転を制御し、食器かご６に収納し
た食器５を洗浄、すすぎ、乾燥する。The operation will be described in the above configuration. When the user opens the door 4 forward, places the tableware 5 in the tableware basket 6, stores it in the washing tank 3 and puts in the detergent, and starts operation, the control is started. With the device 12, the heater 7, the cleaning pump 8,
The operation of the blower fan 10 and the like is controlled to wash, rinse, and dry the tableware 5 stored in the tableware basket 6.
【０００８】食器を乾燥する行程では、送風手段として
の送風ファン１０を運転する。このとき、送風ファン１
０の送風は洗浄槽３の背面に設けた送風口３ａより洗浄
槽３内に送風する。In the process of drying the tableware, a blowing fan 10 as a blowing means is operated. At this time, the blower fan 1
The airflow of 0 is blown into the cleaning tank 3 from a blowing port 3a provided on the back surface of the cleaning tank 3.
【０００９】[0009]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】このような従来の構成
では、食器５を乾燥する行程では、送風ファン１０を運
転し、送風ファン１０の送風は洗浄槽３の背面に設けた
送風口３ａより洗浄槽３内に送風するため、洗浄槽３内
の風の流れは、洗浄槽３の背面側からドア４側への一方
通行の流れとなる。また、送風ファン１０からの送風は
冷風であり、食器５に直接当たる風の温度が低いため、
洗浄行程で食器５に付着した水滴を除去し、食器５を乾
燥させる乾燥行程の時間を長くする必要がある。In such a conventional configuration, in the process of drying the tableware 5, the blower fan 10 is operated, and the blower fan 10 blows air from the blower opening 3a provided on the back surface of the washing tank 3. Since air is blown into the cleaning tank 3, the flow of air in the cleaning tank 3 is a one-way flow from the back side of the cleaning tank 3 to the door 4 side. In addition, since the air blown from the blower fan 10 is cool air and the temperature of the air directly hitting the tableware 5 is low,
It is necessary to remove water droplets adhered to the tableware 5 in the washing step and lengthen the time of the drying step for drying the tableware 5.
【００１０】本発明は上記課題を解決するもので、乾燥
行程で、食器に効率よく送風ファンの風を当てるととも
に、加熱手段としてのヒータの熱を効率よく奪い、食器
の乾燥効率を向上し、乾燥行程での運転時間を短縮する
ことを目的としている。The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and efficiently blows the air of a blower fan to tableware in a drying step, efficiently removes heat of a heater as a heating means, and improves the drying efficiency of tableware. It aims to shorten the operation time in the drying process.
【００１１】[0011]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は上記目的を達成
するために、食器を収納する洗浄槽内に加熱手段を設
け、この加熱手段に送風手段により送風し、この送風手
段からの送風を送風口より洗浄槽内に送風し、排気口よ
り洗浄槽内から排気するよう構成し、送風口と排気口と
を略同一面に配置すると共に、洗浄ポンプを設けた洗浄
槽の前方に送風手段を設けたものである。According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a heating means is provided in a washing tank for accommodating tableware, and the heating means is blown by a blowing means. A cleaning system in which the air is blown into the cleaning tank from the blowing port and the air is exhausted from the cleaning tank through the exhaust port, and the blowing port and the exhaust port are arranged on substantially the same surface, and the cleaning pump is provided.
A blowing means is provided in front of the tank .
【００１２】これにより、乾燥行程で、食器に効率よく
送風ファンの風を当てるとともに、加熱手段としてのヒ
ータの熱を効率よく奪い、食器の乾燥効率を向上し、乾
燥行程での運転時間を短縮することができる。[0012] Thus, in the drying process, the air of the blower fan is efficiently applied to the tableware, and the heat of the heater as the heating means is efficiently removed, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the tableware and shortening the operation time in the drying process. can do.
【００１３】[0013]
【発明の実施の形態】本発明の請求項１に記載の発明
は、食器を収納する洗浄槽と、前記洗浄槽に設けた洗浄
ポンプと、前方に開口部を有し、前記洗浄槽を前後方向
に移動可能に支持する食器洗浄機本体と、前記洗浄槽内
に設けた加熱手段と、この加熱手段に送風する送風手段
と、この送風手段からの送風を前記洗浄槽内に送風する
送風口と、前記洗浄槽内から排気する排気口とを備え、
前記送風口と前記排気口とを前記洗浄槽の前面に配置す
ると共に、前記送風手段を前記洗浄槽の前方に設けたも
のであり、食器に効率よく送風ファンの風を当てるとと
もに、加熱手段としてのヒータの熱を効率よく奪い、食
器の乾燥効率を向上し、乾燥行程での運転時間を短縮す
ることができる。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing tank for accommodating tableware and a washing tank provided in the washing tank.
A pump and an opening in the front, the washing tank
A dishwasher main body movably supported , heating means provided in the washing tank, blowing means for blowing the heating means, and a blower port for blowing air from the blowing means into the washing tank. An exhaust port for exhausting air from the cleaning tank,
To place the said blower port and the exhaust port on the front of the washing tub
In addition, the blowing means is provided in front of the washing tank , and efficiently blows the wind of a blowing fan to the dishes, efficiently removes the heat of a heater as a heating means, and dries the dishes. The efficiency can be improved and the operation time in the drying process can be reduced.
【００１４】請求項２に記載の発明は、上記請求項１に
記載の発明において、送風口と排気口を略四角形状面の
略対角線上に配置したものであり、送風ファンからの風
を洗浄槽内で流す流路をより長く構成することができ、
食器の乾燥効率を向上することができる。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the blowing port and the exhaust port are arranged on a substantially diagonal line of a substantially rectangular surface, and the wind from the blowing fan is cleaned. The flow path in the tank can be made longer,
The drying efficiency of the tableware can be improved.
【００１５】請求項３に記載の発明は、上記請求項２に
記載の発明において、送風口を加熱手段の近傍に配置し
たものであり、送風ファンからの冷風を加熱手段として
のヒータに当てて、温風にして食器に当てることがで
き、食器の乾燥効率をさらに向上することができる。According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, the air outlet is disposed near the heating means, and the cool air from the blowing fan is applied to the heater as the heating means. The hot air can be applied to the tableware, and the drying efficiency of the tableware can be further improved.
【００１６】請求項４に記載の発明は、上記請求項３に
記載の発明において、送風口の近傍に、加熱手段の方向
に送風する風向規制部材を設けたものであり、加熱手段
の熱を効率よく奪うことができ、食器の乾燥効率をさら
に向上することができる。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, a wind direction regulating member for blowing air in the direction of the heating means is provided in the vicinity of the air blowing port. It can be deprived efficiently and the drying efficiency of tableware can be further improved.
【００１７】請求項５に記載の発明は、上記請求項４に
記載の発明において、風向規制部材は少なくとも２方向
に風向を規制する構成としたものであり、加熱手段の熱
を効率よく奪うことができるとともに、食器の温度を上
げすぎないようにでき、例えば耐熱温度が低い樹脂食器
等の乾燥を行うことができる。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, the wind direction regulating member regulates the wind direction in at least two directions, so that the heat of the heating means can be efficiently removed. In addition to the above, it is possible to prevent the temperature of the tableware from being too high, and it is possible to dry, for example, resin tableware having a low heat-resistant temperature.
【００１８】[0018]
【実施例】以下、本発明の実施例について、図面を参照
しながら説明する。なお、従来例と同じ構成のものは同
一符号を付して説明を省略する。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same components as those in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
【００１９】（実施例１）図１に示すように、食器洗浄
機本体１３は、前方に開口部を有し、レール２を介して
洗浄槽１４を前後方向に移動可能に支持している。この
洗浄槽１４内に食器５を収納する食器かご６を設けてい
る。送風ファン（送風手段）１５は、乾燥行程で運転
し、洗浄槽１４内の食器５を乾燥させる。この送風ファ
ン１５は洗浄槽１４の前面に設け、洗浄槽１４への送風
口１４ａは加熱手段としてのヒータ７の近傍に設けてい
る。(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIG. 1, a dishwasher main body 13 has an opening in the front and supports a washing tank 14 via a rail 2 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. A tableware basket 6 for storing the tableware 5 is provided in the washing tank 14. The blower fan (blower means) 15 operates in the drying process to dry the tableware 5 in the washing tank 14. The blower fan 15 is provided on the front surface of the cleaning tank 14, and a blow port 14 a to the cleaning tank 14 is provided near the heater 7 as a heating unit.
【００２０】洗浄槽１４の前面にドア１６を設け、この
ドア１６の上部に洗浄槽１４内の蒸気を排出する排気口
１６ａを設けている。すなわち、洗浄槽１４への送風フ
ァン１５からの送風口１４ａと洗浄槽１４からの排気口
１６ａはドア１６の略同一面に配置している。A door 16 is provided on the front surface of the cleaning tank 14, and an exhaust port 16a for discharging steam in the cleaning tank 14 is provided above the door 16. That is, the air outlet 14 a from the blower fan 15 to the cleaning tank 14 and the exhaust port 16 a from the cleaning tank 14 are arranged on substantially the same surface of the door 16.
【００２１】上記構成において動作を説明すると、使用
者は食器洗浄機本体１３から洗浄槽１４を前方に引き出
し、食器５の出し入れを行う。食器５を洗浄槽１４に収
納して洗剤を入れた後、運転を開始すると、制御装置１
２により、ヒータ７、洗浄ポンプ８、送風ファン１５等
の運転を制御し、食器かご６に収納した食器５を洗浄、
すすぎ、乾燥する。The operation will be described in the above configuration. The user pulls out the washing tub 14 from the dishwasher main body 13 to put the tableware 5 in and out. After the tableware 5 is housed in the washing tank 14 and the detergent is put in, the operation is started.
2, the operation of the heater 7, the cleaning pump 8, the blower fan 15 and the like is controlled to clean the tableware 5 stored in the tableware basket 6,
Rinse and dry.
【００２２】食器５を乾燥させる乾燥行程で、送風ファ
ン１５からの風は、送風口１４ａを介して洗浄槽１４内
に送風される。送風された風は、ヒータ７の表面を流
れ、ヒータ７の熱を奪って、食器５に当たる。すなわ
ち、食器５に当たる風は温風であり、食器５を効率よく
乾燥することができる。In the drying step of drying the tableware 5, the air from the blower fan 15 is blown into the washing tank 14 through the blower port 14a. The blown air flows on the surface of the heater 7, deprives the heater 7 of heat, and hits the tableware 5. That is, the wind hitting the tableware 5 is warm air, and the tableware 5 can be efficiently dried.
【００２３】また、送風口１４ａと排気口１６ａとを略
同一面に配置しているので、洗浄槽１４内の風の流れ
は、図１の矢印で示すように対流し、洗浄槽１４内の食
器５全体に効率よく当てることができ、ヒータ７の熱を
効率よく奪い、食器５の乾燥効率を向上し、乾燥行程で
の運転時間を短縮することができる。Further, since the blow port 14a and the exhaust port 16a are arranged on substantially the same plane, the flow of air in the cleaning tank 14 is convected as indicated by the arrow in FIG. The entire tableware 5 can be efficiently applied, the heat of the heater 7 can be efficiently removed, the drying efficiency of the tableware 5 can be improved, and the operation time in the drying process can be reduced.
【００２４】（実施例２）図２に示すように、食器洗浄
機本体１７は、内部に洗浄槽１８を設けており、洗浄槽
１８への送風ファン１９の送風口１８ａは食器洗浄機本
体１７を正面から見たとき、右側下部に設けている。ま
た、洗浄槽１８からの蒸気を排出する排気口２０を洗浄
槽１８の左側上部に設け、洗浄槽１８の前面に配置した
ドア２１の前面上部左側に位置させている。送風口１８
ａと排気口２０の位置関係は、洗浄槽１８を正面から見
たときの略四角形状の略対角線上に位置している。他の
構成は上記実施例１と同じである。(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIG. 2, a dishwasher main body 17 has a washing tank 18 provided therein, and a blower port 18a of a blower fan 19 to the washing tank 18 is provided with a dishwasher main body 17. Is provided at the lower right side when viewed from the front. An exhaust port 20 for discharging steam from the cleaning tank 18 is provided on the upper left side of the cleaning tank 18, and is located on the upper left side of the front of a door 21 arranged on the front of the cleaning tank 18. Blow port 18
The positional relationship between a and the exhaust port 20 is located on a substantially diagonal line of a substantially square shape when the cleaning tank 18 is viewed from the front. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
【００２５】上記構成において、乾燥行程にて、送風フ
ァン１９からの送風は、洗浄槽１８の前面右側下部より
洗浄槽１８内に入って洗浄槽１８内を対流し、洗浄槽１
８の前面左側上部の排気口２０より食器洗浄機本体１７
外へ排出される。すなわち、洗浄槽１８内の風の流れ
は、洗浄槽１８の奥行き方向と洗浄槽１８を正面から見
たときの右下から左上への略対角線上にも流れることに
なり、洗浄槽１８内に配置した食器５をさらに効率よく
乾燥させることができる。In the above configuration, in the drying process, the air from the blower fan 19 enters the cleaning tank 18 from the lower right side of the front surface of the cleaning tank 18 and convects through the cleaning tank 18.
8 through the exhaust port 20 on the upper left side of the front of the dishwasher body 17
It is discharged outside. That is, the flow of air in the cleaning tank 18 also flows substantially diagonally from the depth direction of the cleaning tank 18 and from the lower right to the upper left when the cleaning tank 18 is viewed from the front. The placed tableware 5 can be dried more efficiently.
【００２６】（実施例３）図３に示すように、洗浄槽２
２の前面下部に送風ファン１５の送風口２２ａを配置
し、送風口２２ａの出口側に風向規制部材としてのカバ
ー２３を設けている。カバー２３は、出口を加熱手段と
してのヒータ７に向かって開口し、カバー２３の上面に
穴部２３ａを設け、２方向に風向を規制する構成として
いる。他の構成は上記実施例１と同じである。(Embodiment 3) As shown in FIG.
An air outlet 22a of the blower fan 15 is arranged at a lower part of the front surface of the fan 2 and a cover 23 as a wind direction regulating member is provided at an outlet side of the air outlet 22a. The cover 23 has an outlet opening toward the heater 7 serving as a heating means, and a hole 23a provided on the upper surface of the cover 23 to regulate the wind direction in two directions. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
【００２７】上記構成において、乾燥行程にて、送風フ
ァン１５を運転すると、風は送風口２２ａを介して洗浄
槽２２内に送風される。送風された風は、カバー２３に
より、ヒータ７に向かって流れるとともに、カバー２３
の上部に設けた穴部２３ａからも洗浄槽２２内に送風さ
れる。In the above configuration, when the blowing fan 15 is operated in the drying process, the air is blown into the cleaning tank 22 through the blowing port 22a. The blown air flows toward the heater 7 by the cover 23 and the cover 23
Air is also blown into the cleaning tank 22 from the hole 23a provided in the upper portion of the cleaning tank 22.
【００２８】すなわち、ヒータ７側に送風された風はヒ
ータ７の熱を奪って温風となり、食器かご６に収納した
食器を効率的に乾燥する。一方、カバー２３の穴部２３
ａから洗浄槽２２内に送風された風は、ヒータ７の熱を
奪えず、冷風のまま、食器５に当たることになる。した
がって、食器かご６のカバー２３の略上部位置の部分
は、温度が上がりにくく、例えば、耐熱温度が低い樹脂
製の食器を洗浄乾燥させる位置として、確保できる。That is, the air blown to the heater 7 takes the heat of the heater 7 and becomes hot air, and efficiently dries the tableware stored in the tableware basket 6. On the other hand, the hole 23 of the cover 23
The air blown into the washing tank 22 from a does not deprive the heat of the heater 7 and hits the tableware 5 as cool air. Therefore, the portion of the dish basket 6 substantially at the upper position of the cover 23 can be secured as a position where the temperature hardly rises and, for example, the resin dish having a low heat-resistant temperature is washed and dried.
【００２９】[0029]
【発明の効果】以上のように本発明の請求項１に記載の
発明によれば、食器を収納する洗浄槽と、前記洗浄槽に
設けた洗浄ポンプと、前方に開口部を有し、前記洗浄槽
を前後方向に移動可能に支持する食器洗浄機本体と、前
記洗浄槽内に設けた加熱手段と、この加熱手段に送風す
る送風手段と、この送風手段からの送風を前記洗浄槽内
に送風する送風口と、前記洗浄槽内から排気する排気口
とを備え、前記送風口と前記排気口とを前記洗浄槽の前
面に配置すると共に、前記送風手段を前記洗浄槽の前方
に設けたから、食器に効率よく送風ファンの風を当てる
とともに、加熱手段としてのヒータの熱を効率よく奪
い、食器の乾燥効率を向上し、乾燥行程での運転時間を
短縮することができる。As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a washing tank for accommodating tableware and the washing tank are provided.
A washing pump provided and an opening in front of the washing tank
Dishwasher body movably supporting the
A heating means provided in the serial cleaning tank, the blowing means for blowing air to the heating means, the air blowing port for blowing the air from the blower means to said cleaning tank, and an exhaust port for exhausting from the cleaning tank comprising, prior to said cleaning tank and said air blowing port and the exhaust port
And the blowing means is positioned in front of the cleaning tank.
Thus, it is possible to efficiently blow the wind of the blower fan to the dishes, efficiently remove the heat of the heater as the heating means, improve the drying efficiency of the dishes, and shorten the operation time in the drying process.
【００３０】また、請求項２に記載の発明によれば、送
風口と排気口を略四角形状面の略対角線上に配置したか
ら、送風ファンからの風を洗浄槽内で流す流路をより長
く構成することができ、食器の乾燥効率を向上すること
ができる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the air blowing port and the exhaust port are arranged on a substantially diagonal line of the substantially rectangular surface, the flow path through which the air from the blowing fan flows in the cleaning tank is improved. It can be configured to be long, and the drying efficiency of tableware can be improved.
【００３１】また、請求項３に記載の発明によれば、送
風口を加熱手段の近傍に配置したから、送風ファンから
の冷風を加熱手段としてのヒータに当てて、温風にして
食器に当てることができ、食器の乾燥効率をさらに向上
することができる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the blowing port is disposed near the heating means, the cool air from the blowing fan is applied to the heater as the heating means, and the air is applied to the tableware as hot air. And the drying efficiency of the tableware can be further improved.
【００３２】また、請求項４に記載の発明によれば、送
風口の近傍に、加熱手段の方向に送風する風向規制部材
を設けたから、加熱手段の熱を効率よく奪うことがで
き、食器の乾燥効率をさらに向上することができる。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the wind direction regulating member for blowing air in the direction of the heating means is provided in the vicinity of the air outlet, the heat of the heating means can be efficiently removed, and the dishware can be removed. Drying efficiency can be further improved.
【００３３】また、請求項５に記載の発明によれば、風
向規制部材は少なくとも２方向に風向を規制する構成と
したから、加熱手段の熱を効率よく奪うことができると
ともに、食器の温度を上げすぎないようにでき、例えば
耐熱温度が低い樹脂食器等の乾燥を行うことができる。According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the wind direction regulating member regulates the wind direction in at least two directions, the heat of the heating means can be efficiently removed and the temperature of the tableware can be reduced. It can be prevented from being raised too much, and for example, resin tableware having a low heat-resistant temperature can be dried.
【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]
【図１】本発明の第１の実施例の食器洗浄機の縦断面図FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a dishwasher according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】本発明の第２の実施例の食器洗浄機の正面図FIG. 2 is a front view of a dishwasher according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
【図３】本発明の第３の実施例の食器洗浄機の縦断面図FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a dishwasher according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
【図４】従来の食器洗浄機の縦断面図FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a conventional dishwasher.
【符号の説明】 ５ 食器 ７ ヒータ（加熱手段） １４ 洗浄槽 １４ａ 送風口 １５ 送風ファン（送風手段） １６ａ 排気口[Description of Signs] 5 Tableware 7 Heater (Heating Means) 14 Cleaning Tank 14a Blow-Out Port 15 Blowing Fan (Blow-Off Means) 16a Exhaust Port
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 中野 博之 大阪府門真市大字門真1006番地 松下電器 産業株式会社内 Ｆターム(参考） 3B082 EE01 EE02 JC02 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Nakano 1006 Kazuma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 3B082 EE01 EE02 JC02
Claims (5)
に設けた加熱手段と、この加熱手段に送風する送風手段
と、この送風手段からの送風を前記洗浄槽内に送風する
送風口と、前記洗浄槽内から排気する排気口とを備え、
前記送風口と排気口とを略同一面に配置した食器洗浄
機。1. A washing tank for accommodating tableware, a heating means provided in the washing tank, a blowing means for blowing air to the heating means, and an air outlet for blowing air from the blowing means into the washing tank. And an exhaust port for exhausting air from the inside of the cleaning tank,
A dishwasher in which the blowing port and the exhaust port are arranged on substantially the same plane.
線上に配置した請求項１記載の食器洗浄機。2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the air blowing port and the exhaust port are arranged on a substantially diagonal line of the substantially square surface.
項２記載の食器洗浄機。3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, wherein the air outlet is arranged near the heating means.
する風向規制部材を設けた請求項３記載の食器洗浄機。4. The dishwasher according to claim 3, further comprising a wind direction regulating member for blowing air in the direction of the heating means near the air blowing port.
を規制する構成とした請求項４記載の食器洗浄機。5. The dishwasher according to claim 4, wherein the wind direction regulating member regulates the wind direction in at least two directions.
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