JP4766102B2 - Tableware installation tool and dishwasher and tableware dryer provided with the tableware installation tool - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a tableware installation tool for installing tableware, and a dishwasher and tableware dryer provided with the tableware installation tool.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a general tableware installation tool for storing tableware or draining tableware, in which tableware is locked in a sideways posture by a plurality of locking portions provided at predetermined intervals (for example, Patent Documents). 1). FIG. 40 is a side view of the tableware basket described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, and can store tableware with depth such as potatoes, rice cakes, salad bowls and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the bowl holding unit 101 is configured to hold a bowl-shaped tableware 102 such as a large soup bowl having a shape similar to that of a bowl or bowl in a sideways posture. That is, the heel holding portion 101 locks the lower portion 103a of the lip 103 of the tableware 102 in the sideways posture to the locking portion 104, and the tableware 102 in the sideways posture is turned to the bottom side. In order not to move, the side peripheral part of the tableware 102 is supported by the adjacent locking part 104 provided at a predetermined interval. The plurality of locking portions 104 are arranged in a row at intervals, and are set with the lip portion 103 facing in the same direction when the tableware 102 in a sideways posture is viewed from above. It is comprised as follows.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41, a plurality of set pins 107 having bent portions that extend upward and bend inward at the upper part are provided on both sides 106 in the longitudinal direction of the moss set cage 105, and have a large diameter. When setting the tableware 108, it is also considered to set the tableware 108 diagonally by shifting the left and right set pins 107 that lock the mouth edge 109 (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2003-159206 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-215233

  However, in the thing of the said patent document 1, since the latching | locking part 104 is arranged in a line, the direction (direction of the lip of a tableware when seeing from upper direction) in which the tableware 102 can be set is set. The tableware can be set only in one limited direction where the locking portions 104 are arranged.

  Moreover, in the thing of the said patent document 2, although the set of several types of tableware from which the magnitude | size of a diameter differs is possible, the direction where the set pin 107 is located in a line like the thing of the said patent document 1 The direction of tableware is limited.

  Generally, when setting tableware, the ease of setting a tableware differs depending on whether the hand used to set the tableware is the right hand or the left hand. In addition, the ease of tableware setting varies depending on the positional relationship between the tableware installation tool and the user, such as whether the user is standing on the right or left side of the tableware installation tool. Therefore, if the tableware held in your hand is different from the set direction, you may twist your arm to change the direction of the tableware or change the tableware to the other hand. There is a problem in that the tableware cannot be set in the direction that is most easily set depending on the position with respect to the tableware installation tool.

The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and aims to facilitate the setting of tableware and improve usability.

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the tableware installation tool of the present invention includes a locking member that locks to the lower side of the mouth edge of the tableware in a sideways posture, and a base body provided with the locking member. The locking member is fixed to the base by a support portion, has a locking portion that is larger in the horizontal direction than the support portion, and forms a receiving portion that accommodates the lip of the tableware at the lower portion of the locking portion. And, the locking portion is positioned by placing the mouth edge portion of the tableware in the accommodating portion and abutting and locking the inside of the mouth edge portion, and can be locked from a plurality of directions not including the facing direction , Each of the plurality of directions has a structure that can be locked from opposite directions, and the locking member has an opening through which water or air passes.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to set the tableware in the direction in which it is most easily set, and the usability can be improved. In addition, since water droplets and air easily move through the opening, drying of the attached water droplets is promoted and clean.

  In the tableware installation tool of the present invention, tableware can be easily set, the usability can be improved, and the tableware can be kept clean.

1st invention is provided with the latching member latched with the lower side of the lip | edge of tableware in a sideways posture, and the base | substrate which provided the said latching member, and the said latching member is a support part to a base | substrate. It has a locking part that is fixed and is larger in the horizontal direction than the support part, and forms a receiving part that accommodates the mouth edge of the tableware at the lower part of the locking part, and the locking part is in the receiving part The mouth edge of the tableware is positioned and the inside of the mouth edge is brought into contact and locked, and can be locked from a plurality of directions not including the facing direction, and locked from the facing direction in any of the plurality of directions. It has a possible configuration, and the locking member has an opening through which water or air passes, so that the tableware can be set in a plurality of directions, and the usability can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to set the tableware in the most easy-to-place direction without twisting the arm to change the direction of the tableware or wasteful operation of changing the tableware to the other hand. Moreover, the water droplets adhering to the tableware easily pass through the aperture and the drying is promoted, so that the table is clean.

A second invention is, in particular, the locking member of the first invention, and a support portion of the vertical and horizontal locking portion, an opening portion which communicates with the vertical direction before Symbol locking portion By providing, since the opening part has penetrated in the perpendicular direction, water flows into the mouth edge part of the tableware at the engaging part, and dirt does not accumulate. Moreover, the adhering water droplet is easy to evaporate without a large water droplet remaining. Further, if a base body that supports tableware is disposed below the opening portion, air moves from the contact portion between the tableware and the base body to the opening portion, so that water droplets adhering to the contact portion are likely to evaporate.
According to a third invention, in particular, in the first or second invention, the locking member is formed by forming a plurality of concave portions in the vertical direction on the surface of the spherical body.
In a fourth aspect of the invention, in particular, in any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, the locking member is provided with a support portion having a smaller diameter than the locking portion below the locking portion.
In particular, in a fifth invention according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, a plurality of locking members are provided at a predetermined interval, the mouth edge of the tableware is locked to one locking member, The tableware is supported by one locking member adjacent to the locking member that locks the mouth edge.
In particular, in a sixth invention, in any one of the first to fourth inventions, a plurality of locking members are provided at a predetermined interval, the mouth edge of the tableware is locked to one locking member, The tableware is supported by a plurality of locking members adjacent to the locking member that locks the mouth edge.
In a seventh aspect of the present invention, in particular, in any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, a plurality of locking members are provided at predetermined intervals, and the lip of the tableware is locked to the plurality of locking members. The tableware is supported by one locking member adjacent to the locking member that locks the mouth edge.
In an eighth aspect of the present invention, in particular, in any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, a plurality of locking members are provided at a predetermined interval, a mouth edge of the tableware is locked to the plurality of locking members, The tableware is supported by a plurality of locking members adjacent to the locking member that locks the mouth edge.
According to a ninth invention, in particular, in any one of the first to eighth inventions, the locking member is narrower than a first area where the first interval is set to the first interval and the first interval between the first areas. This is provided for the second area set at the second interval.
In a tenth aspect of the invention, in particular, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, the locking member is detachably formed on the base.

The eleventh aspect of the invention is a dishwasher provided with the tableware installation tool according to any one of the first to tenth aspects of the invention, and is not restricted by a set place set in advance by the shape of the tableware or the like. You can set tableware in any place and direction. In addition, it is possible to secure a gap for the cleaning water to flow between the dishes, and to maintain it stably. In particular, the cleaning performance can be improved because the cleaning water can be sprayed directly onto the tableware through the opening. Furthermore, if the opening portion penetrates in the vertical direction, water flows to the mouth edge portion of the tableware and dirt does not accumulate on the locking portion. Moreover, since a large water droplet does not remain in a latching | locking part, it is easy to evaporate and cleaning performance and drying performance improve. Furthermore, if the base body that supports the tableware is disposed below the opening portion, water is reliably supplied to the contact portion between the tableware and the base body, and the air passes, so that the cleaning performance and the drying performance are stabilized.

A twelfth aspect of the invention is a tableware dryer provided with the tableware installation tool of any one of the first to tenth aspects of the invention, and can be constrained to a preset setting place by the shape of the tableware or the like. It is possible to set dishes in any place and direction. In addition, drainage can be performed on the bottom of cocoons, and drying can be performed efficiently. In particular, since air can be directly blown to the tableware through the opening, the drying performance is improved.

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

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a state in which tableware is set in the tableware installation tool according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the state in which the tableware is set from three directions.

  1 to 3, the locking member 1 is formed of a synthetic resin molded product or the like, and is attached to a flat substrate 2. The locking member 1 includes, for example, locking portions 4 that can lock the mouth edge 3a of tableware 3 such as bowls from a plurality of directions, and is provided at three locations radially in the horizontal direction. The locking member 1 is fixed on the base body 2 by a polygonal column-shaped support part 5, and an accommodating part 6 is formed between the base body 2 and the locking part 4. The lower part of the mouth edge part 3a of the tableware 3 is positioned in this accommodating part 6 in a sideways posture and is engaged with the lower surface side of the engaging part 4.

  The tableware 3 locked on the lower surface side of the locking portion 4 in a sideways posture is supported on the side peripheral portion 3b on the upper surface of the base 2 and held in a sideways posture by the locking portion 4 and the base 2. Is done. The tableware 3 is placed so as to be inclined so that the center of gravity is positioned on the yarn bottom 3c side, and the weight of the tableware 3 acts upward from the lower surface side of the locking portion 4 via the mouth edge portion 3a. Is to be obtained.

  The operation | movement is demonstrated below about the tableware installation tool comprised as mentioned above. When setting the tableware 3 in the tableware installation tool, the tableware 3 is brought close to the vicinity of the base 2 from above the locking member 1, and the lip 3 a of the tableware 3 is stored in the storage unit 6. Thereafter, the angle θ of the tableware 3 is changed until the side peripheral portion 3b of the tableware 3 comes into contact with the upper surface of the base body 2 with the housing portion 6 as the center, and the mouthpiece 3a is inclined to the yarn bottom 3c side so The tableware 3 is stably held by contacting and locking. The “angle” is an inclination when the tableware 3 is viewed from the side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the mouth edge 3a of the tableware 3 can be locked to the respective locking portions 4 provided in the three directions in the horizontal direction, and the tableware 3 can be set from a plurality of directions.

  In the present embodiment, one piece of tableware 3 is locked to one locking portion 4. However, as shown by the chain line in FIG. You may make it latch on the two latching | locking parts 4 provided in the stop member 1. FIG. In this case, the tableware 3 can be locked more stably by the two locking portions 4.

  In the present embodiment, the locking member 1 is provided with the three locking portions 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of locking portions 4 may be provided.

  FIG. 4 shows another example of the present embodiment, in which a projection 7 is provided at the tip on the lower surface side of the locking portion 4 so as to protrude downward, and the tableware 3 is more stable. Can be held. Further, a concave portion 2a that is recessed downward in an arc shape is provided on the upper surface of the base 2 in the vicinity of the locking portion 4, so that the portion immediately below the tip of the locking portion 4 is deep and surrounds the locking member 1. The provided outer peripheral edge 2 b is inclined so as to be shallower by being positioned outward from the distal end portion of the locking portion 4.

  Thereby, since the lip | edge part 3a of the tableware 3 can be slid to the lower surface side of the latching | locking part 4 along the circular-arc-shaped recessed part 2a, the set of the tableware 3 becomes easy. In addition, you may form this recessed part 2a radially so that it may oppose the downward direction of the latching | locking part 4. FIG.

FIG. 5 shows another example of the present embodiment, in which the base body 2 is provided in a triangular lattice shape with a wire made of a metal material such as stainless steel so that the openings 2c are formed. Is. By providing the base body 2 in a triangular lattice shape, the tableware 3 is supported on the side peripheral portion 3b by two sides 2d extending radially from the lower portion of the locking portion 4, and the tableware 3 can be stably held. And when the opening part 2c is formed in the base | substrate 2, when it uses as a tableware installation tool of a dishwasher or a tableware dryer, washing water and warm air pass smoothly through the opening part 2c, and washing | cleaning performance and drying performance Will improve.

  The base 2 is provided in a mesh shape or a lattice shape with a wire material made of a metal material to form the opening 2c. In addition, the base 2 is opened at a predetermined size and interval in a base made of a synthetic resin integrally formed with the locking member 1. A part may be formed.

  The locking member 1 itself or the surface thereof can be made of a material having a large friction coefficient such as rubber, or a metal member such as wire or stainless steel. When it is made of a material having a large friction coefficient, it is difficult to slip when the tableware 3 is locked to the locking portion 4, and inadvertent detachment from the locking portion 4 can be prevented.

  In addition, although the accommodating part 6 is provided between the base | substrate 2 and the latching | locking part 4, since the latching position to the latching | locking part 4 changes depending on the shape of the tableware to set, the accommodating part 6 is It is not always necessary to provide between the latching part 4 and the base body 2, and it is only necessary to provide the accommodating part 6 on the lower surface side of the latching part 4 so that the mouth edge part 3 a of the tableware 3 can be latched. .

  Moreover, although the support part 6 is provided in the locking member 1, it is one Example for forming the accommodating part 6, The lip | edge part 3a of the tableware 3 is locked to the lower surface side of the locking part 4. Thus, it is not necessarily required if the mouth edge 3a can be accommodated.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a tableware set in the tableware installation tool according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view thereof, and FIG. 8 is a plan view of the tableware 3 set from six directions. . In the present embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description of the first embodiment is used.

  6 to 8, the locking member 1 is formed in a planar circular shape, and the upper portion of the locking member 1 has a cylindrical shape, and the lower portion has a planar circular shape having a smaller diameter below the upper side. The base body 2 is composed of a straight wire, and the wire is provided with a pitch (angle) A of 60 degrees, and the locking member 1 is fixed at a location where the wires intersect.

  According to the present embodiment, since the locking member 1 is provided in a planar circular shape, the locking portion 4 is formed on the entire circumference thereof. Accordingly, the tableware 3 can lock the mouth edge 3a with respect to the locking portion 4 from a plurality of directions, and the tableware 3 can be set from any direction. As shown in FIG. 8, since the angle A of the wire 2 extending radially from the locking member 1 is set to 60 degrees, the tableware can be set from six directions as shown in (a) to (f). . When the lip portion 3a is locked in any direction with respect to the locking portion 4, the side peripheral portion 3b is supported by the two sides 2d extending radially, and the tableware 3 can be stably held.

  The angle A can be set to other angles as long as it can be set in a plurality of directions other than 60 degrees. In FIG. 8, one tableware 3 is locked to one locking member 1, but a plurality of tableware 3 may be locked to one locking member 1.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the upper surface of the locking member 1 is formed in planar shape, the shape where the center part rose | swelled may be sufficient. In this case, when used in a dishwasher or a draining basket, it is possible to prevent water and dirt from staying on the upper surface of the locking member 1.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a state in which tableware is set in the tableware installation tool according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a sectional view thereof, and FIG. 11 is a plan view of each state in which the tableware 3 is set from eight directions. . In the present embodiment, the same parts as those in Embodiments 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof uses those in Embodiments 1 and 2.

  9 to 11, the upper portion of the locking member 1 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the lower portion has a planar circular shape with a smaller diameter from the upper side to the lower side. A spherical recess 2 a is formed around the locking member 1 on the upper surface of the base 2. The concave portion 2a is recessed downward in an arc shape, and is inclined so that its outer peripheral edge 2b is positioned outward from the distal end portion of the locking portion 4 and becomes shallow.

  The operation | movement is demonstrated below about the tableware installation tool comprised as mentioned above. When the tableware 3 is set on the tableware installation tool, the tableware 3 is brought close to the base 2 near the corner or the side of the rectangular parallelepiped portion of the locking member 1 from above the locking member 1, and the accommodating portion 6. The mouth edge 3a of the tableware 3 is accommodated in the table. Thereafter, the tableware 3 is stably held by being inclined toward the yarn bottom 3c so that the side peripheral portion 3b of the tableware 3 contacts the upper surface of the base 2.

  According to the present embodiment, tableware can be set in a plurality of directions with respect to the locking member 1, and the tableware 3 can be set aiming at the corner or side of the locking member 1 as shown in FIG. Tableware can be set from eight directions as in a) to (h), and the setting of tableware 3 can be facilitated.

  The locking member 1 has a rectangular parallelepiped upper part, but may be a polygonal column such as a triangular column or a hexagonal column.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which tableware is set on the tableware installation tool according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a sectional view thereof. In this Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part similar to Embodiment 1-3, and the detailed description uses the thing of Embodiment 1-3.

  12 and 13, the locking member 1 has an upper surface and a lower surface that are substantially spherical, and locks tableware on the lower surface. The lower surface of the locking member 1 is connected to the base 2. The spherical shape includes not only a spherical surface having a smooth surface but also a surface having small protrusions or depressions on the surface.

  According to the present embodiment, when the user sets the tableware 3, even if the lower end of the lip 3a of the tableware 3 is accidentally brought into contact with the upper portion of the locking member 1, the spherical surface is aligned. Since the tableware 3 slides in the peripheral direction, the impact applied to the tableware 3 can be reduced, and the possibility of breakage can be reduced. Further, since the tableware 3 slides in the peripheral direction of the locking member 1, the tableware 3 can be guided to the locking position of the locking member 1.

  In addition, since the lower surface of the locking member 1 has a spherical shape, the tableware 3 is not easily damaged by contact with the locking portion 4, and the space on the peripheral side of the housing portion 6 formed below the locking portion 4. Can be increased, and the setting and removal of the tableware 3 can be facilitated.

  FIG. 14A shows another example of the locking member 1, which is a sphere. Even when the tableware 3 comes into contact with the locking member 1 when setting the tableware 3, the mouth edge 3 a of the tableware 3 is guided to the storage unit 6 along the spherical surface, and the storage in the storage unit 6 is facilitated. Can do.

FIG. 14B shows another example in which the locking member 1 is a sphere, in which a plurality of concave portions 1a are provided in the vertical direction on the surface of the sphere. In this case, the space between the tableware 3 and the locking member 1 becomes large, and when this tableware installation tool is used in the dishwasher or the tableware dryer, the washing water is easily dropped and the sprayed cleaning is performed. Water or drying air can pass through the recess 1a of the locking member 1 and efficiently come into contact with the tableware.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the tableware installation tool according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a state in which a plurality of tableware having different shapes is set on the tableware installation tool, and FIGS. FIG. 25 is a plan view of a state in which the tableware 3 is set from 12 directions. In the present embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to fourth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed descriptions thereof are the same as those in the first to fourth embodiments.

  In FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, a plurality of bases 2 made of synthetic resin square material are provided at a predetermined interval, and each of the bases 2 is attached to a base connecting portion 2e made of square material in a direction perpendicular to the square material. They are connected in parallel. Each base body 2 is provided with a locking member 1 composed of a plurality of spheres at predetermined intervals, and a columnar support portion 5 provided so as to be connected to the base body 2 at a lower part thereof. . The locking member 1 and the support portion 5 are provided at a predetermined interval on the base 2 and are preferably provided in a regular triangular lattice shape in plan view as shown in FIG.

  Next, the tableware 3 having different sizes and shapes will be described individually with reference to FIGS. When setting small and deep tableware 3A such as a tea bowl or small bowl for children, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the tableware 3A is aimed at the vicinity of the locking member 1 from above the locking member 1 as the base 2. The lower part of the mouth edge 3a of the tableware 3A is accommodated in the accommodating portion 6 and is locked to one locking portion 4, and the yarn bottom 3c of the tableware 3A is supported by the adjacent locking member 1. Depending on the size and shape of the tableware 3A, the side periphery 3b may be supported. In this case, the mouth edge 3a of the tableware 3A is locked to the locking portion 4 of one locking member 1, and the yarn bottom 3c or the side peripheral portion 3b is supported by one locking member 1.

  When setting tableware 3B such as tea bowl, soup bowl, and bowl, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, aim at the vicinity of the locking member 1 from above the locking member 1, and place the tableware 3B near the base 2 Tableware 3B with the two locking members 1 adjacent to the locking member 1 that locks the mouth edge 3a of the tableware 3B to the one locking member 1 and locks the mouth edge 3a of the tableware 3B. The side periphery 3b is supported. In this case, the edge 3a of the tableware 3B is locked to the locking portion 4 of one locking member 1, and the side peripheral portion 3b is supported by the two locking members 1.

  Moreover, when setting the tableware 3C with the comparatively thin edge part of tableware like a round plate, as shown in FIG.21 and FIG.22, between the two locking members 1 from the upper direction of the locking member 1 is shown. The tableware (round plate) 3C is brought close to the vicinity of the base 2, the mouth edge 3a of the tableware (round plate) 3C is locked to the two locking members 1, and the mouth edge 3a of the (round plate) 3C is locked. The back surface of the tableware (round plate) 3 </ b> C is supported by one locking member 1 adjacent to the locking member 1.

  Moreover, when setting the tableware 3D provided with the flat lip portion 3a, the rim portion of the tableware such as a square plate is relatively thin, as shown in FIGS. The tableware (square plate) 3D is brought close to the vicinity of the base 2 from between the lock member 1 and the locking member 1, and the mouth edge portion 3a of the tableware (square plate) 3D is locked to the plurality of lock members 1, and the tableware (square plate) A plurality of locking members 1 adjacent to the locking member 1 that locks the 3D mouth edge 3a supports the back surface of the tableware (square plate) 3D.

  According to the present embodiment, it can be stably set in an optimal state for various types, sizes, and shapes of tableware, and can be easily set in any direction where it is easy to place the tableware on hand. Can do.

  Further, FIG. 25 shows an arrangement in which the angle B of the arrangement of the locking members 1 is set to 60 degrees and is arranged in a regular triangular lattice shape. According to this structure, the location which can hold | maintain 3 pieces of tableware 3 with the three latching members 1 can be provided most. For example, when the mouth edge portion 3a of the tableware 3 is locked by one locking member 1 and the tableware 3 is supported by two adjacent locking members 1, the 12 stable tableware of (a) to (l) Can be retained. Therefore, the degree of freedom at the time of setting the tableware is improved, and the tableware can be set in the direction in which the user can most easily set regardless of the user's dominant hand or standing position.

  In the present embodiment, the square bases are arranged side by side, but the base 2 may be arranged in a regular triangular lattice pattern as in the first embodiment. In this case, as in the first embodiment, since the tableware is held on both sides of the lattice, the tableware can be held more stably.

  In FIG. 25, the locking members 1 are arranged in a regular triangular lattice shape, but may be arranged in a square lattice shape. In this case, the tableware 3 can be set in 8 directions.

(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a tableware installation tool according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention, and FIG. In the present embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to fifth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof uses those in the first to fifth embodiments.

  In FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, a plurality of base bodies 2 made of synthetic resin square material are provided at a predetermined interval, and the base bodies 2 are connected to each other by a base connecting portion 2e made of square material provided in a direction perpendicular to the square material. They are connected in parallel. A plurality of locking members 1 made of spheres and support parts 5 made of cylinders are provided on the base 2 at a predetermined interval C1. A plurality of bases 2 are provided at a predetermined interval C2 to form a first area C.

  In the second area D, the base member 2 has a predetermined interval D1 which is narrower than the interval C1 of the engaging member 1 made of a sphere and the support portion 5 made of a cylinder, which is smaller than the interval C1 of the engaging member 1 in the first area C. A plurality of bases 2 are provided at a predetermined interval D2.

  The interval between the substrates 2 is set to C2> D2 so that the interval between the substrates 2 is narrower in the second area than in the first area. The relationship between the intervals C1 and C2 and the relationship between the intervals D1 and D2 are set so that the locking members 1 are arranged in a regular triangular lattice shape.

  The operation | movement is demonstrated below about the tableware installation tool comprised as mentioned above. As shown in FIG. 27, when setting tableware with depth such as bowls, the tableware 3B is locked to the locking member 1 provided in the first area C, and the shallow tableware 3C such as dishes is set. When setting, the locking member 1 provided in the second area D is locked.

  According to this Embodiment, while being able to set and hold in various directions, the optimal area can be selected according to the kind of tableware 3, and the tableware 3 can be set stably.

  The shape and color of the locking member 1 may be changed according to the area. For example, by making the height of the locking member 1 in the second area D higher than the locking member 1 in the first area C, the dishes can be held more stably. Further, by color-coding by area, it is possible to visually determine where the tableware is set and to facilitate the setting of the tableware. Moreover, you may change the shape and color of the base | substrate 2 according to an area.

(Embodiment 7)
FIG. 28 is a configuration diagram of the dishwasher according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to sixth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof uses those in the first to sixth embodiments.

  In FIG. 28, the dishwasher has a power source 21 connected to a box-shaped main body 20 having an open front. The main body 20 includes a cleaning tank 22 that can be drawn out in a substantially horizontal direction, a water supply path 24 that supplies cleaning water from the water supply 23 to the cleaning tank 22, and a drainage path that drains the cleaning water from the cleaning tank 22 to the outside of the main body 20. 25, and the water supply path 24 and the drainage path 25 are respectively provided with a water supply valve 26 and a drain valve 27 made of electromagnetic valves.

  The cleaning water is supplied from the water supply port 28 into the cleaning tank 22, and drains from a drain port 29 provided at the lower part of the cleaning tank 22. The water supply valve 26 and the drain valve 27 are automatically controlled by the control means 30. In the washing tank 22, a tableware installation tool 31 for setting the tableware 3 is detachably provided. The cleaning tank 22 has an opening provided on the upper surface that can be freely opened and closed by an inner lid (not shown) provided in the main body 20, and is opened when the cleaning tank 22 is pulled out from the main body 20.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the tableware installation tool 31 includes a base 2 made of wires provided at predetermined intervals, a base connecting portion 2 e for connecting the base 2, and a locking member 1 provided on the top of the base 2. The tableware 3 is locked in a sideways posture. In addition, as the tableware installation tool 31, you may use any of Embodiment 1-6, 8 and 9 of this invention.

  In this embodiment, the cleaning means includes a cleaning nozzle 32, a circulation pump 33 that supplies cleaning water to the cleaning nozzle 32, and a circulation path that supplies cleaning water from the cleaning tank 22 to the cleaning nozzle 32 via the circulation pump 33. The cleaning water sprayed from the cleaning nozzle 32 collides with the tableware 3 and cleans the dirt. The cleaning means is not limited to the configuration in which the cleaning water is ejected from the cleaning nozzle 32.

  The operation of the dishwasher configured as described above will be described. At the time of use, the washing tank 22 is pulled out from the main body 20 in the horizontal direction, and then the tableware 3 is set on the tableware installation tool 31. When the setting of all the tableware 3 is completed, the cleaning tank 22 is accommodated in the main body 20 and cleaning is started. Generally, the drying process is continuously performed when the cleaning process, the rinsing process, and the drying function are provided. After completion of the cleaning, the cleaning tank 22 is again pulled out from the main body 20 to take out the tableware 3, and after all the tableware 3 is taken out, the cleaning tank 22 is returned into the main body 20.

  As described above, by using the tableware installation tool 31 of the present invention in a dishwasher, the tableware 3 can be freely set in any place and direction without being constrained to the set place. It can be held stably.

  In addition, when using the tableware installation tool of this invention for a tableware dryer, drying means (not shown) which puts to-be-dried materials, such as tableware, and ventilation means, such as a fan which ventilates drying air to this drying chamber ( (Not shown) and means (not shown) for dehumidifying and / or heating the drying air are provided, and the tableware to be dried is set in the tableware installation tool 31 and dried in the drying chamber.

  As described above, by using the tableware installation tool 31 of the present invention for a tableware dryer, the tableware 3 can be freely set in any place and direction without being constrained to the set place. , Can be held stably. In addition, drainage can be performed on the bottom of cocoons, and drying can be performed efficiently.

(Embodiment 8)
30 is a perspective view of a locking member of the tableware installation tool according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention, FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the tableware installation tool, FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a tableware set in the tableware installation tool, FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which tableware is set, and FIG. 34 is a perspective view from below of the state in which tableware is set. In the present embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to seventh embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof uses those in the first to seventh embodiments.

  30-34, it is provided with the latching member 1 latched with the lower side of the lip 3a of the tableware 3 in the sideways posture, and the base 2 provided with the latching member 1, The locking member 1 includes a storage portion 6 that stores the mouth edge portion 3 a of the tableware 3, and a locking portion 4 that can be locked in a plurality of directions by positioning the mouth edge portion 3 a of the tableware 3 in the storage portion 6. An opening 10 through which water or air passes is provided. Thereby, tableware 3 can be set in a plurality of directions, and usability can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to set the tableware 3 in the most easy-to-place direction without twisting the arm to change the direction of the tableware 3 or changing the tableware 3 to the other hand. Furthermore, the water droplets etc. which adhered to the tableware 3 pass easily through the opening part 10, and thereby drying is promoted and clean.

  The locking member 1 has a vertical support portion 5 and a horizontal locking portion 4, and the locking portion 4 is provided with a notch-shaped opening 10 in the vertical direction. Since the opening portion 10 penetrates in the vertical direction, water flows into the mouth edge portion 3 a of the tableware 3, and dirt does not accumulate at the locking portion 4. Moreover, since a large water droplet does not remain in the contact part of the tableware 3 and the latching | locking part 4, the adhering water droplet is easy to evaporate. Furthermore, if the base body 2 that supports the tableware 3 is arranged below the opening 10 of the locking portion 4, air moves from the contact portion between the tableware 3 and the base 2 to the opening 10. Water droplets adhering to the water easily evaporate.

  In addition, in the dishwasher provided with such a tableware installation tool, the tableware can be set in an arbitrary place and direction without being constrained to a preset setting place by the shape of the tableware or the like. In addition, it is possible to secure a gap for the cleaning water to flow between the dishes, and to maintain it stably.

  In particular, since washing water or air can be sprayed directly onto the tableware through the opening 10, the washing performance and drying performance are improved. Furthermore, if the opening part 10 has penetrated in the vertical direction, water will flow to the mouth edge part 3a of the tableware 3 by the latching | locking part 4, and dirt will not accumulate. In addition, cleaning performance and drying performance are improved, such as easy evaporation without large water droplets remaining. Furthermore, if the base body 2 that supports the tableware 3 is disposed below the opening 10 of the locking portion 4, water is reliably supplied to the contact portion between the tableware 3 and the base body 2 and air passes therethrough. And drying performance is stable.

  Similarly, it is a tableware dryer equipped with such a tableware installation tool, and is not restricted to a preset setting place by the shape of the tableware, etc., and can set the tableware in an arbitrary place and direction. Can do. In addition, drainage can be performed on the bottom of cocoons, and drying can be performed efficiently. In particular, since the air can be directly blown to the tableware through the opening portion 10, the drying performance is improved.

(Embodiment 9)
FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the locking member of the tableware installation tool according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 36 is a perspective view of the tableware installation tool, and FIG. 37 is a perspective view of a tableware set in the tableware installation tool. . In the present embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to eighth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof uses those in the first to eighth embodiments.

35 to 37, the locking member 1 has a vertical support portion 5 and a horizontal locking portion 4, and is provided with an opening 10 communicating with the locking portion 4 in the vertical direction. . The opening 10 is the locking part 4
, The water flows into the mouth edge 3a of the tableware 3 at the locking portion 4 so that dirt does not accumulate. Moreover, the water drops by gravity and large water droplets do not remain, and the water droplets adhering to the tableware 3 and the tableware installation tool tend to evaporate. Furthermore, since the base body 2 that supports the tableware 3 is disposed below the opening portion 10 of the locking portion 4, air moves from the contact portion between the tableware 3 and the base body 2 to the opening portion 10. Water droplets adhering to the contact portion are also likely to evaporate.

  38 and 39 are perspective views of other examples of the locking member 1. FIG. The locking member 1 in FIG. 38 has a locking portion 4 formed in a substantially circular spiral shape, and the locking member 1 in FIG. 39 has a locking portion 4 formed in a substantially rectangular spiral shape. is there. Each locking portion 4 is formed integrally or separately from the support portion 5 with a metal wire or resin material, and the locking member 1 is provided on the base 2 in the same manner as in the above-described seventh and eighth embodiments. ing.

  Since each locking member 1 has an opening 10 and water and air can pass through, the drainage from the tableware 3 is performed in a short time and is easy to dry. Therefore, since no mold or the like is generated on the tableware 3 after washing or the base 2 of the tableware installation tool, the tableware can be installed hygienically. In addition, in a dishwasher equipped with such a tableware installation tool having the opening 10, water adhering to the tableware drops quickly from the opening 10, and water is sprayed onto the tableware installed on the base 2. Since the air can be blown to the tableware, cleaning performance and drying performance are improved.

  In addition, when using the tableware installation tool of this invention for a tableware dryer, drying means (not shown) which puts to-be-dried materials, such as tableware, and ventilation means, such as a fan which ventilates drying air to this drying chamber ( (Not shown) and means (not shown) for dehumidifying and / or heating the drying air are provided, and the tableware to be dried is set in the tableware installation tool 31 and dried in the drying chamber.

  As described above, by using the tableware installation tool 31 of the present invention for a tableware dryer, the tableware 3 can be freely set in any place and direction without being constrained to the set place. , Can be held stably. In addition, drainage can be performed on the bottom of cocoons, and drying can be performed efficiently.

  The locking member 1 and the base 2 may be integrated or separated, and may be detachably formed on a part or the whole of the tableware installation tool.

  Moreover, the tableware installation tool of this invention is not limited to embodiment, It can implement combining the base | substrate 2 and the latching member 1 suitably according to the objective, a use, etc.

  The tableware installation tool of the present invention is useful as a tableware installation tool because the tableware can be easily set and the usability can be improved.

The perspective view of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool of Embodiment 1 of this invention Sectional view of tableware set in the tableware installation tool (A)-(c) The top view of the state which set the tableware in the tableware installation tool Sectional drawing of the other example of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool The top view of the other example of the state which set the tableware in the tableware installation tool The perspective view of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool of Embodiment 2 of this invention Sectional view of tableware set in the tableware installation tool (A)-(f) The top view of the state which set the tableware in the tableware installation tool The perspective view of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool of Embodiment 3 of this invention Sectional view of tableware set in the tableware installation tool (A)-(h) Top view of the state which set the tableware in the tableware installation tool The perspective view of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool of Embodiment 4 of this invention Cross section of the tableware installation tool (A) (b) The perspective view of the other example at the time of the tableware set of the tableware installation tool The perspective view of the tableware installation tool of Embodiment 5 of this invention Top view of the tableware set in the tableware installation tool The perspective view of an example of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool Sectional drawing of an example of the state which set the tableware in the tableware installation tool The perspective view of another example of the state which set the tableware in the tableware installation tool Sectional drawing of another example of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool The perspective view of another example of the state which set the tableware in the tableware installation tool Sectional drawing of another example of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool The perspective view of another example of the state which set the tableware in the tableware installation tool Sectional drawing of another example of the state which set the tableware to the tableware installation tool (A) to (l) Top view of the tableware set in the tableware installation tool The perspective view of the tableware installation tool of Embodiment 6 of this invention Perspective view of tableware set in the tableware installation tool The block diagram of the dishwasher in Embodiment 7 of this invention Perspective view of tableware installation tool of the dishwasher The perspective view of the latching member of the tableware installation tool of Embodiment 8 of this invention Perspective view of the tableware installation tool Perspective view of tableware set in the tableware installation tool Sectional view of tableware set in the tableware installation tool Perspective view from below of tableware set in the tableware installation tool The perspective view of the securing member of the tableware installation tool of Embodiment 9 of this invention Perspective view of the tableware installation tool Perspective view of tableware set in the tableware installation tool The perspective view of the locking member of the other example of the tableware installation tool The perspective view of the locking member of the other example of the tableware installation tool Side view of a traditional tableware basket Top view of other conventional tableware baskets

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Locking member 2 Base | substrate 3 Tableware 3a Mouth part 3b Side periphery 4 Locking part 6 Storage part 10 Opening part

Claims (12)

A locking member that locks to the lower side of the lip of the tableware in a sideways posture, and a base provided with the locking member, the locking member being fixed to the base by a support portion; A holding portion that has a larger locking portion in the horizontal direction and accommodates the mouth edge of the tableware is formed at the lower portion of the locking portion, and the locking portion includes the mouth edge of the tableware in the receiving portion. by positioning locked abuts the inside of the mouth edge, with a plurality of directions not to include opposing direction is lockable, also provided with a lockable arrangement from the opposite direction at any of the plurality of directions, The locking member is a tableware installation tool having an opening through which water or air passes. Locking member, and a support portion of the vertical and horizontal locking unit, tableware the accessory of claim 1, wherein provided an opening which communicates with the vertical direction before Symbol locking portion. The tableware installation tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the locking member has a plurality of concave portions formed in the vertical direction on the surface of the sphere. The tableware installation tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the locking member is provided with a support portion having a smaller diameter than the locking portion below the locking portion. A plurality of locking members are provided at a predetermined interval, the mouth edge of the tableware is locked to one locking member, and the tableware is formed by one locking member adjacent to the locking member that locks the mouth edge of the tableware. The tableware installation tool of any one of Claims 1-4 which was made to support. A plurality of locking members are provided at a predetermined interval, the lip of the tableware is locked to one locking member, and the tableware is formed by a plurality of locking members adjacent to the locking member that locks the lip of the tableware. The tableware installation tool of any one of Claims 1-4 which was made to support. A plurality of locking members are provided at predetermined intervals, the lip of the tableware is locked to the plurality of locking members, and the tableware is formed by one locking member adjacent to the locking member that locks the lip of the tableware. The tableware installation tool of any one of Claims 1-4 which was made to support. A plurality of locking members are provided at predetermined intervals, the mouth edge of the tableware is locked to the plurality of locking members, and the tableware includes a plurality of locking members adjacent to the locking member that locks the mouth edge of the tableware. The tableware installation tool of any one of Claims 1-4 which was made to support. The locking member is provided in a first area set at a first interval and a second area set at a second interval narrower than the first interval of the first area. The tableware installation tool of any one of. The tableware installation tool according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the locking member is detachably formed on the base. The dishwasher provided with the tableware installation tool of any one of Claims 1-10. The tableware dryer provided with the tableware installation tool of any one of Claims 1-10.