JP3068676B2 - Tableware dryer - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tableware dryer for home use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, tableware dryers that hygienically wash washed dishes in a short time are often used.

Conventionally, this type of dish dryer generally has a configuration as shown in FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 1, a main body 101 includes a hot air generator 10 comprising a fan motor 102 and a heater 103.
4 are built in. The main body 101 is fitted with a water receiving plate 105 at an outer peripheral flange provided at an upper portion thereof, and a drain drain shelf 106 for storing large dishes 116 such as a dish is placed on the water receiving plate 105. In the middle, small tableware 11
7 is provided. further,
On the upper part of the main body 101, a side plate 108, a back plate 109, a top plate 1
10 to form a box shape, the front opening 111
2 and the lower lid 113. Each lid 112, 1
13, a magnet catch 114 is attached,
It has a structure in which it is held by a magnetic force with a magnet 115 provided on the side plate 107.

In the above configuration, when warm air is blown out of the warm air generator 104 into the box-shaped space,
7. Tableware 116 and 11 stored in the drain shelf 106
7 is dried by heating, and hot air containing water vapor is discharged through the exhaust holes 118.
Will be discharged from

[0006]

In such a conventional dish dryer, since the magnet 115 provided for holding the upper lid and the lower lid protrudes into the refrigerator, the drainer 1
There is a problem in that it is easy to be caught when taking in and out the 06 and 107. Further, since the magnet 115 rusts due to aging, the magnetic force gradually decreases and the upper lid 11
2. There was a problem that the holding force between the lower lid 113 and the side plate 107 could not be secured.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and provides a dish dryer in which the holding force of the upper lid and the lower lid is maintained for a long period of time without using a magnet, and the dishwasher is easily put in and taken out to improve the usability. It is intended to be.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a hot air generator comprising a fan motor and a heater set housed in the bottom of a main body, and a vertical U-shaped section at the top of the main body. A side plate to be provided, a top plate covering the upper opening, an upper lid and a lower lid covering a front opening of the side plate, and a reinforcing plate provided on the side plate, wherein the reinforcing plate includes the lower lid. And a strip-shaped spring that is in pressure contact with the claw of the first cover is provided, and the convex portion provided on the upper cover is engaged with the concave portion provided on the lower cover.

[0009]

According to the present invention, the lower lid is closed by rotating the lower lid upward from below and pressing a claw provided near the rotation axis of the lower lid against a spring provided on the reinforcing plate. The lower lid can be kept in a closed state by engaging the convex portion provided on the end face of the upper lid with the concave portion of the lower lid.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 1, a main body 1 has a built-in hot air generator 4 including a fan motor 2 and a heater 3. Further, on the upper part of the main body 1, there are provided a side plate 5 standing upright in a substantially U-shaped cross section and a top plate 6 covering the upper opening.
Reinforcing plates 7 are provided on both sides of the side plate 5 for reinforcement. At the lower end of the reinforcing plate 7, a band-shaped spring 8 processed into a claw shape is attached. Further, an exhaust port 19 for discharging the humid air is provided at an upper portion of the top plate 6.

The front opening of the side plate 5 is covered with an upper lid 9 and a lower lid 10 which are divided into upper and lower parts. A claw 11 is formed on the lower lid 10, and the lower lid 10 is temporarily fixed in a state of being pressed against the spring 8 after rotating about the lid fixing 12 as a rotation axis. At this time, the lower lid 10 covers the lower part of the front surface of the side plate 5. Further, the upper lid 9 is provided with a convex portion 13 and is engaged with the concave portion 14 of the lower lid 10 so that the upper lid 9 and the lower lid 10 are provided.
Is closed. A drainboard 16 for storing large dishes 15 is placed in the refrigerator, and a drainboard 18 for storing small dishes 17 is provided in the middle.

A method of drying the washed tableware with the above configuration will be described. First, the tableware 15 and 17 are placed on the draining shelves 16 and 18, and are stored in the refrigerator. Next, when the operation is started, the warm air discharged from the outlet 20 circulates in the refrigerator, and the dishes stored in the drainage shelves 16 and 18 are dried. Regarding the storage of the tableware, the lid can be opened and closed easily by the spring force of the band-shaped spring 8 because the lid occupies a large weight.

As described above, according to the dish dryer of the embodiment of the present invention, the claw 11 of the lower cover 10 is pressed by the spring 8 provided at the lower end of the reinforcing plate 7, and the protrusion 3 of the upper cover 9 is The engagement with the concave portion 14 of the lower lid 10 makes it easier to put the draining shelf in and out of the refrigerator as compared with a conventional method using a magnet, and prevents rust caused by water wet to prevent the upper lid and the lower lid. Can be maintained for a long time at the time of closing.

[0015]

As is apparent from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, the lower lid is held in the closed position by pressing the claw provided on the lower lid against the spring stored in the lower part of the main body. By engaging the convex part of the lower lid with the concave part of the lower lid and closing it, rust generation due to water wetting is prevented, the retention force when the lid is closed is maintained for a long time, and there is no protrusion in the refrigerator, so the drain shelf is easy An easy-to-use dish dryer that can be taken in and out can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a dish dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the main part.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view of the main part.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional tableware dryer.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of the main part.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 5 Side plate 6 Top plate 7 Reinforcement plate 8 Spring 9 Upper lid 10 Lower lid 11 Claw 13 Convex part 14 Recess

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A hot air generator comprising a fan motor and a heater set housed in a bottom of a main body, a side plate erected on the upper part of the main body in a substantially U-shaped cross section, and a top plate covering the upper opening. An upper cover and a lower cover that cover the front opening of the side plate, and a reinforcing plate provided on the side plate, wherein the reinforcing plate is provided with a band-shaped spring that presses against a claw of the lower cover, and is provided on the upper cover. A dish dryer in which a convex portion is engaged with a concave portion provided in a lower lid.