JP2017176320A - Dish basket of dishwasher or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dish basket of dishwashers capable stably storing eating utensils with different depths without making the eating utensils incline and capable of applying washing water efficiently.SOLUTION: A dish basket 30 of dishwashers includes parallel mounting wires 31, and a plurality of support members 34 crossing the mounting wires 31 and juxtaposed in parallel with each other, where the support member 34 includes a connecting member 36 rotationally connected to the mounting wire 31, and is configured to support an eating utensil by a pair of mutually-facing support members 34 in a standing state. The support member 34 is configured to, when being changed into a tilted state, move along the mounting wire 31, while rotationally turning.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a tableware basket for storing tableware in a dishwasher or the like for cleaning tableware by jetting cleaning water.

  The dishwasher cleans the dishes placed in a dish basket provided in the washing tank by spraying washing water from a rotating nozzle. Hereinafter, a conventional dishwasher and its dishwasher will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a side sectional view of a conventional dishwasher. As shown in FIG. 11, the dishwasher includes a washing tub 3 in which a dish 2 such as a dish or a cup is accommodated in a housing 1, and has an opening 3 a in which the tableware 2 is put in and out. A door body 4 for opening and closing the opening 3a is divided into an upper door body 4a and a lower door body 4b. The upper door body 4a opens above the housing 1, and the lower door body 4b opens forward with the lower end as an axis.

  In the washing tub 3, tableware baskets 5 on which the tableware 2 is placed are provided in two upper and lower stages. A washing nozzle 6 is provided below each tableware basket 5. Below the cleaning tank 3, a water supply device 7 that is connected to the water supply and supplies cleaning water, a cleaning pump 8 that pressurizes the cleaning water stored in the cleaning tank 3 and feeds it to the cleaning nozzle 6, and a cleaning tank 3 is provided with a blower 9 for introducing outside air. The washing nozzle 6 is connected to the washing pump 8 and injects pressurized washing water toward the tableware 2 while rotating. A heater 10 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank 3. The heater 10 heats the washing water circulating in the washing process, and heats the air blown by the blower 9 in the drying process. A control device 11 is provided below the door body 4. The control device 11 controls the water supply device 7, the washing pump 8, the blower device 9, the heater 10 and the like, and executes a series of washing operations of the dishwasher.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a main part of a tableware basket provided in a conventional dishwasher. FIG. 13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of a conventional tableware basket. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the tableware basket 5 includes a first placement wire 16 and a second placement wire 17 substantially in parallel at the bottom. In addition, a first contact wire 21 is provided in the vicinity of the first placement wire 16 in substantially parallel to the first placement wire 16, and a second in the vicinity of the second placement wire 17. A second contact wire 22 is provided substantially parallel to the mounting wire 17.

  A plurality of connecting members 18 (18a to 18f) are rotatably provided on the first placement wire 16. A support wire 19 (19a to 19f) is fixed to each connecting member 18. Each connecting member 18 includes a rotating portion 25 that can rotate with respect to the first mounting wire 16 and a fixing portion 26 that fixes the supporting wire 19. Thereby, the support wire 19 can be rotated with respect to the first mounting wire 16. Each supporting wire 19 has the same length, and is arranged substantially parallel to each other and at substantially equal intervals.

  Each connecting member 18 has a protrusion 20 (20a to 20f). Each protrusion 20 abuts on the upper side of the first abutting wire 21 or the second abutting wire 22 when each supporting wire 19 is in an upright state. The rotating portion 25 is formed with a groove portion 25a for fitting the first placement wire 16 or the second placement wire 17.

As shown in FIG. 13, the configuration on the first mounting wire 16 side and the configuration on the second mounting wire 17 side are arranged so as to be substantially symmetric with respect to the center of each other. Yes. The protrusion 20 and the contact wires 21 and 22 are set such that the distance between the lower ends of the support wires 19 is equal to or less than the distance between the upper ends in the upright state of the support wires 19 at positions facing each other. The supporting wire 19 supports the tableware in a pair facing each other. The supporting wire 19 is set to have a length so as to come into contact with the second mounting wire 17 in a tilted state, and is configured to tilt facing each other when tilted. At this time, the supporting wire rods 19 facing each other are arranged with a slight shift in the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire rod 16 so as not to interfere with each other when tilting.

  Further, a groove portion 25 a for fitting the first placement wire 16 or the second placement wire 17 is formed in the rotating portion 25. The opening of the groove 25a faces downward when the support wire 19 is standing. The protrusion 20 of the connecting member 18 is in contact with the upper side of the first contact wire 21 provided in parallel with the first placement wire 16.

  The operation of the tableware basket configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, when a relatively shallow plate 23 is placed, if the adjacent support wires 19 (for example, 19 b and 19 c) are in an upright state, the plate 23 is sandwiched between the adjacent support wires 19. It is stable in a standing state and is placed in a small space. And the wash water sprayed from the bottom hits tableware efficiently. Further, when the relatively deep pan 24 is placed, if the supporting wire 19 (for example, 19d and 19f) that are separated is upright and the supporting wire 19e is in an inclined state, the outer peripheral surface of the pan 24 And the support wire 19e are prevented from interfering with each other, and the pan 24 is stably placed in an upright state.

  In this way, when the user raises or tilts the supporting wire 19, the tableware basket stably places the tableware of different depths and accommodates the washing water so that it can be efficiently applied. be able to.

JP 2003-038410 A

  In such a conventional tableware basket, since the support wire 19 is arranged with the position shifted in the longitudinal direction of the placement wire 16, there is a problem that the accommodated tableware is placed with a slight inclination. It was.

  The present invention solves the above problems, and provides a dishwasher such as a dishwasher that can stably accommodate dishes having different depths without being tilted, and can efficiently apply washing water. For the purpose.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, a dishwasher such as a dishwasher according to the present invention includes a parallel placement wire and a plurality of support members that cross the placement wire and are adjacent to each other in parallel. And the support member has a connecting member rotatably connected to the mounting wire, and the pair of support members facing each other is configured to support the tableware in a standing state. The support member is configured to move along the mounting wire while rotating when the support member is tilted.

With this configuration, the opposing support members do not need to be arranged with their positions shifted in the longitudinal direction of the placing wire, and the placed tableware does not tilt. The pair of supporting members facing each other move in the opposite direction along the mounting wire when tilting so that they pass each other in the tilted state even at the same position facing each other in the standing state. It improves usability without interference.

  The dishwasher such as the dishwasher of the present invention can select an optimal support form regardless of the shape of the tableware and the cooking utensil, can stably hold the tableware and the cooking utensil, and can wash the washing water. Can be applied efficiently.

The perspective view of the tableware basket in Embodiment 1 of this invention Sectional drawing of the principal part of the support member of the tableware basket in the present embodiment in the standing state Cross-sectional view of the main part of the tableware basket support member in a tilted state in the present embodiment Sectional drawing of the principal part of the other cross-sectional position of the tableware basket shown by FIG. The perspective view of the principal part from the downward direction where the support member of the tableware basket in this Embodiment stands up The principal part expanded sectional view of the tableware basket in FIG. The perspective view of the state by which the shallow dish was mounted in the tableware basket in this Embodiment The perspective view of the state in which the bowl with depth was placed in the tableware basket in this Embodiment Enlarged perspective view of the main part of the tableware basket in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows a motion of the supporting member in the tableware basket of this Embodiment, (a) The figure of a standing state (b) The figure of the intermediate state in rotation (c) The figure of the other intermediate state in rotation (d) ) Diagram of tilted state Longitudinal section of a dishwasher equipped with a conventional tableware basket Perspective view of the main parts of the tableware basket Cross-sectional view of the main parts of the tableware basket

  A tableware basket such as a dishwasher according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a parallel placement wire and a plurality of support members that cross the above-described placement wire and are adjacent to each other in parallel. In a tableware basket having a connecting member that is rotatably connected to the wire for placement, and the pair of support members facing each other is configured to support tableware in an upright state, the support member is tilted It is configured to move along the mounting wire while rotating when the state is reached.

  Thus, the opposing support members do not need to be arranged with their positions shifted in the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire, and the placed tableware does not tilt. The pair of supporting members facing each other move in the opposite direction along the mounting wire when tilting so that they pass each other in the tilted state even at the same position facing each other in the standing state. It improves usability without interference.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a restricting member is provided in a direction perpendicular to the mounting wire, and the connecting member is formed in a groove shape along the restricting member. And the second locking portion, the first locking portion and the second locking portion are formed continuously and shifted in the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire. It is formed in a state. As a result, the pair of support members 34 facing each other can be smoothly tilted without causing problems such as being caught.

In a third aspect of the invention, particularly in the first or second aspect of the invention, the first locking portion has a protrusion, and locks the support member in an upright state. Accordingly, the support member in the standing state does not rotate unless a force is applied so as to be tilted by the user, and therefore does not rotate in the tilted direction without the user's intention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tableware basket in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the tableware basket support member in the standing state according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the tableware basket support member in the tilted state according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part of another cross-sectional position of the tableware basket shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the main part of the tableware basket support member in the standing state according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the tableware basket 30 has a plurality of placement wires 31 at the bottom, and the first placement wire 31a and the second placement wire 31b are substantially parallel to each other. I have. The first mounting wire 31a and the second mounting wire 31b are provided with a plurality of support members 33 and 34 so as to face each other, and in a pair that faces each other while being inclined outward. Hold dishes such as dishes. The plurality of support members 33 and 34 are alternately provided with a support member 33 fixed to the mounting wire 31 and a support member 34 configured to be rotatable. In the present embodiment, the wire members 32 of the support members 33 and 34 are different, but they may have the same length. In the following description, the rotating support member 34 is simply referred to as the support member 34.

  Each of the support members 34 rotates around the mounting wire 31, and stands in an upright state (FIG. 2) that supports the tableware while being inclined outward (see FIG. 2) and a tilted state in which the support member 34 is tilted to the extent along the bottom surface of the tableware basket 30. 3). As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a restricting member 35 formed of a wire that intersects the mounting wire 31 at a right angle in the horizontal direction is provided at a position where the support member 34 is provided. . The rotation range of the support member 34 is restricted by the restriction member 35.

  The support member 34 has a connecting member 36 connected to the mounting wire 31. The connecting member 36 is formed of a resin having elasticity, and has a groove-shaped rotating portion 37 into which the mounting wire 31 is fitted. The rotating portion 37 has a substantially U shape in cross section and has an opening 38 into which the mounting wire 31 is inserted. The direction of the opening 38 is directed to the direction of the supporting member that is opposed to the vertically downward direction in the standing state of the supporting member 34. The opening size of the opening 38 is smaller than the diameter of the mounting wire 31. Accordingly, the rotating portion 37 sandwiches the placement wire 31 while enlarging the opening 38 by the elasticity of the resin, and the support member 34 is rotatably connected to the placement wire 31. And the mounting wire 31 fitted in the rotation part 37 does not come off unless an external force of a predetermined level or more is applied in a predetermined direction.

  Further, the connecting member 36 includes a groove-shaped first locking portion 39 formed along the regulating member 35 in a direction perpendicular to the rotating portion 37, and a groove-shaped second locking portion 40. Have The first locking portion 39 and the second locking portion 40 are continuously formed in a V shape. And the 1st latching | locking part 39 contact | abuts the control member 35 in the standing state. Further, the second locking portion 40 contacts the restriction member 35 in a tilted state. With this configuration, the rotation range of the support member 34 from the standing state to the tilted state is restricted.

  The first locking portion 39 has a protruding portion 41 that lightly fixes the support member 34 when the support member 34 stands up and comes into contact with the regulating member 35. Accordingly, the support member 34 in the standing state does not rotate unless a force is applied so as to be tilted by the user, and therefore does not rotate in the tilted state without the user's intention.

And the 2nd latching | locking part 40 is formed in the state which shifted | deviated slightly in the longitudinal direction of the wire 31 for mounting with respect to the 1st latching | locking part 39 (it explains in full detail in FIG. 10). . As a result, the support member 34 rotates, and when the regulating member 35 moves between the first locking portion 39 and the second locking portion 40, the support member 34 becomes the longitudinal length of the mounting wire 31. Move slightly in the direction.

  About the tableware basket comprised as mentioned above, the effect | action by the position and direction of the opening part 38 of the rotation part 37 of the connection member 36 is demonstrated. In addition, the angle shown by this Embodiment is demonstrated on the basis of the angle in the center of the mounting wire 31 so that it may be easy to understand.

  FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of the tableware basket in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the support member 34 is in an upright state, and the first locking portion 39 is in contact with the restriction member 35. At this time, the direction L1 of the opening 38 is formed so as to face upward by an angle θ1 from the direction L0 of the wire portion 32 of the support member 34.

  When the user places tableware while the support member 34 is standing, when the tableware comes into contact with the support member 34, the support member uses the restricting member 35 and the outermost contact point C 1 of the first locking portion 39 as a fulcrum. An external force F1 that tries to knock 34 outward is applied. Then, a moment R is generated in the connecting member 36 around the contact point C1, and an external force F2 acts as a reaction force on the contact point C2 between the placing wire 31 and the rotating portion 37. At this time, if the opening portion 38 of the rotating portion 37 is formed in the downward direction, the directions of the external force F2 may coincide with each other, and the placement wire 31 may be detached from the rotating portion 37. . However, according to the present embodiment, the direction L1 of the opening 38 is directed to the support member direction that is opposed to the direction L2 of the external force F2 by the angle θ2, and thus the placing wire 31 is detached from the rotating portion 37. There is no fear.

  That is, at least the opening 38 acts on the rotating portion 37 with the contact point C1 of the first locking portion 39 as a fulcrum when an external force is applied to the standing support member 34 to rotate outward. What is necessary is just to provide with the extension line and the angle (theta) 2 in the position different from the extension line of the external force F2 to perform.

  The angle θ2 is set to a size close to 90 degrees in the present embodiment, but is not limited to this, and if it is 10 degrees or more, it is difficult to come off. In particular, an angle (θ1 ≧ 0 degrees) facing upward from the direction L0 that can be regarded as the direction of the support member 34 itself is preferable because there is almost no risk of detachment.

  When the support member 34 is connected to the tableware basket, the connecting member 36 is pressed against the mounting wire 31 in accordance with the direction L1 of the opening 38, so that the mounting wire 31 rotates from the opening 38. It fits in the moving part 37, and assembly property is maintained favorable.

  Next, the placement of tableware and the movement and action of the support member 34 will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a state where a shallow dish is placed on the tableware basket in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a state in which a deep bowl is placed on the tableware basket in the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the tableware basket in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the user places a relatively shallow dish 42, the support member 34 is placed in an upright state. In this way, the dish 42 is stably held in an upright state between the support member 34 and the fixed support member 33, requires less space, and is efficiently washed with the wash water from below. Is done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the user places the deep collar 43, the support member 34 is placed in an inclined state. In this way, the outer surface of the flange 43 and the support member 34 do not interfere with each other, the flange 43 is stably held in a standing state between the fixed support members 33, and the washing water from below is efficiently applied. And washed.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the movement of the support member in the tableware basket according to the present embodiment. (A) Standing state, (b) Intermediate state during rotation, (c) Other during rotation FIG. 6 is a diagram of an intermediate state of FIG. Each figure shows a side view of the state of the support member 34 facing the upper stage, and shows a bottom view of the connecting member 36 of the left support member 34 viewed from the lower stage. The support member 34 rotates in the order of (a) → (b) → (c) → (d) or (d) → (c) → (b) → (a).

  First, as described above, it will be described that the first locking portion 39 and the second locking portion 40 are formed in a state shifted in the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire 31. As shown in FIG. 10A, the first locking portion 39 and the second locking portion 40 have a groove shape into which the regulating member 35 is fitted, and each has a width of the dimension D1. Connected to the V shape. However, the position is shifted by the dimension D2.

  (A) In the standing state, the first locking portion 39 is fitted into and abuts the groove of the restricting member 35. As a result, the support member 34 does not fall further outward from the standing state. The protrusion 41 is positioned so as to press the regulating member 35 fitted in the groove of the first locking portion 39. Thus, the support member 34 does not rotate in the tilted direction unless an external force that allows the restricting member 35 to overcome the protrusion 41 is applied by the user. And the clearance gap between the wire 44 adjacent to the connection member 36 exists only by the dimension D3.

  (B) In the intermediate state, the support member 34 is applied with an external force by the user, and the regulating member 35 is about to get over the protrusion 41. At this time, the vicinity of the protrusion 41 made of resin is elastically deformed. Also, the support member 34 itself is slightly moved along the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire 31a.

  (C) If the restricting member 35 gets over the protrusion 41 in the intermediate state, the restricting member 35 comes off from the first engaging portion 39 and starts to fit into the groove of the second engaging portion 40. At this time, the support member 34 moves to the position of the second locking portion 40 along the placing wire 31a.

  (D) In the tilted state, the regulating member 35 is fitted into the groove of the second locking portion 40 and locked. As a result, the support member 34 falls down to the extent along the bottom surface of the tableware basket 30 and does not rotate unless it is raised by the user, and does not interfere even when a deep basket 43 or the like is placed. And the clearance gap between the wire 44 adjacent to the connection member 36 becomes the dimension D4, and is smaller than the dimension D3 of a standing state. That is, D4 = D3-D2.

  In this way, the pair of support members 34 facing each other move in the opposite direction along the mounting wire 31 when tilted, so that they are tilted even at the same position facing each other in the standing state. Then do not interfere by passing each other. As a result, the pair of support members 34 facing each other can be smoothly tilted without causing problems such as being caught, thereby improving usability. It should be noted that the amount of movement need only be ensured so as not to interfere with each other, and only one of them may be configured to move.

As described above, the tableware basket of the present embodiment is configured so that the support member moves along the mounting wire while rotating when the support member is in the tilted state. There is no need to displace each other in the longitudinal direction of the placing wire, and the placed tableware does not tilt. The pair of supporting members facing each other move in the opposite direction along the mounting wire when tilting so that they pass each other in the tilted state even at the same position facing each other in the standing state. It improves usability without interference.

  Further, the tableware basket according to the present embodiment is configured so that the opening provided in the rotation portion of the support member is locked when an external force is applied to the standing support member to rotate further outward. Even if a relatively shallow dish is placed, it can be used for cooking deep dishes and pots, etc., because it is provided at a position different from the extension line of the reaction force acting on the rotating part. Even when the appliance is placed, the tableware and the cooking appliance can be stably held, and the connecting member can be placed even when an external force is applied to the standing support member from above. Usability is improved without detaching from the wire for placement. Moreover, the wash water is efficiently applied to the tableware that is stably held, and the tableware is efficiently washed.

  As described above, a dish basket such as a dishwasher according to the present invention includes a rotating support member, and the support member is configured to move along the wire while rotating when the tilting state is achieved. Therefore, it is applied also to uses, such as a tableware dryer provided with the basket which accommodates tableware.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 Tableware basket 31, 31a, 31b Mounting wire 34 Support member 35 Control member 36 Connection member 37 Rotating part 38 Opening part 39 1st latching part 40 2nd latching part 41 Protrusion part

Claims (3)

A parallel mounting wire, and a plurality of support members which cross the mounting wire and are adjacent to each other in parallel, the support member being rotatably connected to the mounting wire A tableware basket having a member and configured so that the pair of support members facing each other support the tableware in an upright state;
A dish basket such as a dishwasher, wherein the support member is configured to move along the wire for placement while rotating when the support member is tilted. A restriction member is provided in a direction perpendicular to the mounting wire,
The connecting member has a first locking portion and a second locking portion formed in a groove shape along the regulating member,
The dishwasher or the like according to claim 1, wherein the first locking portion and the second locking portion are formed continuously and are shifted in the longitudinal direction of the wire for placement. Tableware basket. The dish basket of a dishwasher or the like according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first locking portion has a protruding portion and locks the support member in an upright state.

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