JP2001087202A - Dishwasher - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the usability of a dishwasher to wash tableware by drawing out a washing tub from the body of the washer, storing the tableware in the washing tub and washing the tableware stored in the washing tub. SOLUTION: An upper rack 22 of this dishwasher for storing the tablewares 3 and 5 consists of a lower rack 23 and an upper basket 24. The lower rack 23 is rotatable with a support pin 32a adjacent to a dregs filter 13 mounted at the rear of a washing tub 21 being supported rotatably by a rotary bearing 33. The direction of the rotation is nearly parallel to the direction of drawing out of the washing tub 21.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dishwasher in which a washing tank is drawn out of a dishwasher main body, and the dishes are stored in the washing tank to wash the dishes.

[0002]

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] As shown in the figure, a dishwasher main body 1 is provided with a washing tank 2 having an opening at the front, an upper opening inside, and a drawer 2 which can be pulled out forward from the dishwasher body 1. A tableware basket 4 for storing tableware 3 such as a plate and a bowl, an upper basket 6 for storing tableware 5 such as a cup, and a small case 8 for storing small tableware 7 such as chopsticks and spoons are provided. The washing tank 2 can be pulled out forward by a dishwasher main body 1 and a rail 9 provided in the washing tank 2.

A heater 10 is provided in the cleaning tank 2 as a heating means for heating the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 2, a cleaning pump 11 is provided on a lower surface of the cleaning tank 2, and the cleaning water is injected from a cleaning nozzle 12. Then, the tableware 3, 5 and the small tableware 7 are washed. The residue filter 13 is for collecting the residue, and removes the tableware basket 4 from the washing tank 2 and removes the residue filter 13 to clean the residue remaining on the residue filter 13. Water valve 1
Numeral 4 is for supplying tap water to the washing tank 2. Cleaning tank 2
The washing water inside is drained by a drain pump (not shown).

The temperature sensor 15 is composed of a thermistor, is attached to the lower surface of the cleaning tank 2 and is inputted to a control device 16 to detect the temperature of the cleaning water in the cleaning tank 2 and control the temperature of the cleaning water by the control device 16. In addition, the temperature is controlled during the drying process. An inner lid 17 is provided on the dishwasher main body 1 on the upper surface of the washing tank 2. This inner lid 17 is inside the dishwasher main body 1 and the washing tank 2 is
The upper opening of the washing tank 2 is closed when stored in the inside.

[0006] As means for closing the opening above the washing tank 2, a compressor (not shown) is provided in the dishwasher main body 1, and air is injected into the sealing packing 18 to close the upper part of the washing tank 2. The inner lid 17 is made movable inside the dishwasher main body 1, and the inner lid 17 is moved in conjunction with the movement of the washing tank 2 to cover the upper part of the washing tank 2. A door 19 is provided on the front surface of the cleaning tank 2.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The user pulls out the washing tub 2 and places the tableware 3, 5, and small tableware 7 in the tableware basket 4, the upper basket 6, and the small box 8, respectively. After storing in detergent tank 2 and putting detergent, washing tank 2
Is stored in the dishwasher main body 1, and the operation is started by closing the upper opening of the washing tank 2 with the inner lid 17, and the controller 16 controls the heater 10, the washing pump 11, and the water supply valve 1.
4. The operation of the drainage pump and the like is controlled, and the dishes 3, 5 and small dishes 7 in the washing tank 2 are washed, rinsed and dried.

After the operation, the user takes out the dishes 3, 5 and the like from the dish basket 4, and then removes the dish basket 4 from the washing tank 2.
, The residue filter 13 is taken out, and the residue remaining on the residue filter 13 is cleaned.

[0009]

In such a conventional configuration, when the residue filter is to be cleaned, it is necessary to remove the tableware basket from the washing tank and remove the residue filter to clean the residue remaining on the residue filter. was there.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and when cleaning a residue filter, it is possible to improve the operability by removing the tableware basket from the washing tank and allowing the residue filter to be cleaned very easily. It is an object.

[0011]

According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a washing tank containing tableware, which is opened upward, can be pulled out from the dishwasher main body in a substantially horizontal direction, and accommodates tableware. The tableware basket has a pair of support pins for holding tableware, and allows the support pins near the residue filter provided in the washing tank to be rotatable, and the rotation direction thereof is substantially parallel to the drawing direction of the washing tank. It is.

[0012] Thus, when cleaning the residue filter, the residue filter can be maintained without removing the tableware basket from the cleaning tank, and when cleaning the residue filter, the support pins are moved in the direction in which the cleaning tank is pulled out. Because of the rotation, the residue filter can be cleaned very easily, with good convenience and without left and right convenience.

Further, the tableware is arranged so that the radial direction of the tableware above the residue filter is substantially parallel to the drawing direction of the washing tank, whereby the support pins can be rotated with the same operation as the tableware. Thus, the residue filter can be more easily maintained.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is directed to a dishwasher main body, and a washing tank which is opened upward to store tableware and can be pulled out substantially horizontally from the dishwasher main body. A tableware basket for storing the tableware, the tableware basket has a pair of support pins for holding the tableware, and the support pin near the residue filter provided in the washing tank is rotatable, and the rotation thereof is performed. The direction is substantially parallel to the direction in which the washing tank is drawn out, so that when cleaning the residue filter, there is no need to remove the tableware basket from the washing tank, and to rotate the support pins in the direction in which the washing tank is drawn out. It is extremely easy and convenient to use and the left and right side can be maintained without any trouble.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the tableware of the tableware basket above the residue filter is accommodated such that a radial direction thereof is substantially parallel to a drawing direction of the washing tank. In addition, the support pin can be rotated with the same operation convenience as that of the tableware, and the residue filter can be more easily maintained.

[0016]

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.

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the dishwasher main body 20 is provided with a washing tank 21 having an opening at the front and an opening at the top inside so as to be drawn out forward. A tableware basket 22 is provided in 21. The tableware basket 22 includes a lower basket 23 for storing the tableware 3 such as a plate and a bowl,
It consists of an upper basket 24 for accommodating tableware 5 such as cups,
The tableware basket 22 is provided with a small box 25 for accommodating small tableware 7 such as chopsticks and spoons.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the lower basket 23 is configured so that the radial direction of the dishes 3 such as a plate and a bowl is substantially parallel to the drawing direction of the washing tub 21. In addition, the upper basket 24 is configured such that the tableware 5 such as a cup is arranged in the pulling-out direction of the washing tank 21. The accessory box 25 is provided in the cleaning tank 21 in the drawing direction.

The washing tank 21 can be pulled out substantially horizontally forward by a dishwasher main body 20 and rails 9 provided on the washing tank 21, and an inner lid 26 is provided on the upper surface of the washing tank 21. One end of the inner lid 26 is pivotally supported by the dishwasher main body 20, and the other end thereof is supported by a link device 27 pivotally supported by the inner lid 26 so as to be swingable up and down and up and down. When the washing tub 21 is stored in the dishwasher main body 20 by pressing the locking portion 26a by the washing tub 21, the storage tub 21 is stored. It moves in the storage direction in conjunction with the movement in the direction, moves downward through the link device 27, engages with the opening of the washing tank 21, and seals the washing tank 21.

As shown in FIG. 4, a door 29 and an operation unit 30 are provided on the front surface of the cleaning tank 21. The handle part 31
When the washing tub 21 is pulled out from the dishwasher main body 20, it is gripped and pulled out.

As shown in FIG. 5, the tableware basket 22a is
A lower basket 23a for accommodating tableware 3 such as a plate and a bowl, and an upper basket 24a for accommodating tableware 5 such as a cup. The tableware basket 22a accommodates small tableware 7 such as chopsticks and spoons. An accessory case 25a is provided.

The lower basket 23a is provided with a plurality of support pins 32 for holding the dishes 3 such as plates and bowls. The support pins 32a near the residue filter 13 provided at the rear of the washing tank 21 are fixed by a rotary bearing 33. It is rotatably supported and rotatable, and its rotation direction is substantially parallel to the direction in which the cleaning tank 21 is pulled out. The support portion 32b includes a support pin 32
When a is set to hold the tableware 3, the support pin 32 a is supported.

The operation will be described in the above configuration. The user pulls out the washing tank 21 forward, arranges the dishes 3, 5, and the small tableware 7 in the lower basket 23, the upper basket 24, and the accessory box 25, respectively, and performs cleaning. After storing in the tank 21 and adding the detergent,
The washing tank 21 is housed in the dishwasher main body 20.

When the washing tank 21 is housed in the dishwasher main body 20, the locking portion 26a provided at the rear end of the inner lid 26 is pushed by the washing tank 21, and the inner lid 26 resists the spring force of the spring 28. To move backwards. As a result, the inner lid 26 is moved backward and downward by the link device 27, and closes the upper opening of the cleaning tank 21.

When the operation is started, the control device 16
The operation of the heater 10, the cleaning pump 11, the water supply valve 14, the drainage pump, and the like is controlled, and the dishes 3, 5, and the small dishes 7 are washed, rinsed, and dried.

Here, when the user puts the tableware 3, 5 and the small tableware 7 in and out, the operation of pulling out the washing tank 21 is performed. At this time, the tableware such as plates and bowls stored in the lower basket 23 is used. Since the class 3 accommodates its radial direction substantially parallel to the drawing direction of the washing tank 21, even if the drawing operation of the washing tank 21 is violent, the position of the tableware 3 is extremely stable,
It does not fall or move. Therefore, it is possible to completely prevent the washing and drying performance from being deteriorated due to the overlap of the tableware 3 and to eliminate the tableware 3.
It can also prevent damage due to falling or moving.

When the user performs an operation of pulling out the washing tank 21, the tableware 5 such as a cup housed in the upper basket 24 is used.
Are arranged in the direction in which the washing tub 21 is pulled out, so that even if the operation of pulling out the washing tub 21 is violent, the storage posture of the tableware 5 is stable, and it is possible to completely prevent the tableware 5 from falling from the upper basket 24. In addition, it is possible to completely eliminate performance deterioration such as breakage due to dropping, uncleaning, and undried.

Further, since the accessory box 25 for accommodating the small dishes 7 such as chopsticks and spoons is provided in front of the washing tank 21 in the drawing direction, the washing tank 21 is pulled out at the minimum when the small dishes 7 are taken in and out. Only, the handling of the small tableware 7 becomes extremely good, and the usability can be improved.

After the operation is completed, the user sets the residue filter 1
When performing the maintenance of 3, the lower basket 23 is removed from the cleaning tank 21 by rotating the support pin 32a near the residue filter 13 substantially in parallel with the pulling-out direction of the cleaning tank 21 about the rotation bearing 33 as a rotation center. The residue filter 13 can be maintained without the need.

When the residue filter 13 is to be cleaned, the support pins 32a near the residue filter 13 are rotated substantially in parallel with the direction in which the cleaning tank 21 is pulled out. Can be operated, and the user can easily clean the residue filter 13 without being confused. In addition, there is no difference in usability in both cases when the user stands on the right side of the drawn out washing tank 21 and cleans the residue filter 13 and also on the left side. can get.

Further, since the radial direction of the tableware above the residue filter 13 is arranged substantially parallel to the drawing direction of the washing tank 21, the operation is the same as that of the tableware 3 such as a dish or a bowl. The support pin 32a can be rotated, and the residue filter 13 can be more easily maintained.

In the present embodiment, all the dishes 3 and 5 are substantially parallel to the direction in which the washing tank 21 is pulled out. However, at least the tableware above the residue filter 13 has its radial direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the washing tank 21 is drawn out. If it arrange | positions in, the remnant filter can be more easily maintained.

[0033]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the dishwasher main body, the tableware can be stored by opening the upper part, and can be pulled out from the dishwasher main body in a substantially horizontal direction. Equipped with a washing tank and a tableware basket for storing tableware,
The table basket has a pair of support pins for holding tableware, and allows the support pins near the residue filter provided in the cleaning tank to be rotatable, and the rotation direction thereof is substantially parallel to the drawing direction of the cleaning tank. Therefore, when cleaning the residue filter, there is no need to remove the tableware basket from the washing tank, and since the support pins are rotated in the direction in which the washing tank is pulled out, the residue filter is extremely easy to use, easy to use, and left and right without any difficulty. Can be maintained.

The dishes in the dish basket above the residue filter are accommodated in such a manner that the radial direction thereof is substantially parallel to the direction in which the washing tank is drawn out, and the support pins are rotated by the same operation as the dishes. And the residue filter can be more easily maintained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a dishwasher according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part in a state where tableware is arranged in a lower basket of the dishwasher and a washing tank is drawn out.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a main part in a state where tableware is arranged in a lower basket and an upper basket of the dishwasher and a washing tank is drawn out.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the dishwasher.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the tableware basket and accessory case of the dishwasher.

FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of a conventional dishwasher.

[Explanation of symbols]

 3 Tableware such as plates and bowls 5 Tableware such as cups 20 Dishwasher main body 21 Cleaning tank 22 Tableware basket 23 Lower basket 24 Upper basket

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Tetsuya Nakayama 1-31-400 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture Inside Excel Techno Co., Ltd. Denki Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A dishwasher main body, a washing tank which is open upward and stores tableware and can be pulled out from the dishwasher main body in a substantially horizontal direction, and a tableware basket which stores tableware,
The table basket has a pair of support pins for holding tableware, and allows the support pins near the residue filter provided in the cleaning tank to be rotatable, and the rotation direction thereof is substantially parallel to the drawing direction of the cleaning tank. Dishwasher. 2. A tableware basket for accommodating tableware, wherein the tableware of the tableware basket above the residue filter is accommodated such that a radial direction thereof is substantially parallel to a drawing direction of the washing tank.
Dishwasher as described.