JPH0866347A - Table for dish washer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a collapsible table for a dish washer. CONSTITUTION: In a collapsible table 6 on which a rack in which dishes have been housed in placed for housing it into a dish washer, one end of the table is turnably fitted to the inlet/outlet port of the washer, and the other end thereof is supported by supporting shafts 7 that have been turnably fitted. The lower part of the washer is provided with receiving parts through which the other ends of the supporting shafts are penetrated for supporting the table in the position where it is used. The supporting shafts are made to be movable in the lateral directions, and by moving these shafts laterally, the one end of the supporting shaft is retained by the receiving part or is disconnected therefrom, so that the table can be brought into a using condition or into a collapsed condition.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a table for mounting a rack on a dishwasher.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a prior art prior to the present invention, a dishwasher disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 2-63776 (A47L15 / 24) has a rack mounted on the side of the dishwasher. Table is provided.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned prior art dishwasher, the table is fixed so that the space of the kitchen to be torn into the table must be secured at all times. However, in the kitchen, not only the dishwasher but also other refrigerators and ice makers have to be installed, so if too much space is taken up by the dishwasher-related equipment, other equipment will Because it has to be installed, the only option is to remove the aisle for employees. As a result, there are problems in that the work is difficult to perform and that injuries to employees may occur.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present applicant has filed an application for a table for dishwasher which can be stored, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-76473 (A47L15 / 42). However, even in the case of this Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-76473, the quality due to a complicated structure (the shaft bends or breaks due to the fact that the shaft is rotatable at the intermediate portion), etc. There is a problem in terms of cost, and there is a problem that the cost becomes expensive. Also, since it is a breakable type, there was a risk of injury such as pinching hands during storage work.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a table for a dishwasher which is foldable, has a high quality, is low in cost, and improves safety. .

[0006]

As means for achieving the above object, as a means for achieving the above object, in a dishwasher for washing dishes by storing in a rack, the rack of the dishwasher is carried in for placing the rack. A table, which is installed on the exit surface and has substantially the same height as the storage portion of the rack, and in which the connection portion with the dishwasher is rotatable, a table support portion that supports the tip end portion of the table, and the table. A regulating device including a notch and a protrusion that engages with the notch for regulating the movement of the support portion, and a support shaft hole through which the support shaft of the table support portion is rotatable and vertically movable. And a rotation support part provided at least on the left and right sides, a holding part formed by bending the lower end of the table support part, and an insertion hole through which the holding part is inserted, and a rack under the dishwasher. Provided on the loading / unloading surface The dish washing machine is configured such that the supporting hole has a hole on the side where the regulating device is formed, the upper edge is at the same height as the other hole, and the vertical dimension is larger than the other hole. Provide a table for use.

[0007]

When the table for the dishwasher is used, the table provided on the loading / unloading side of the rack of the dishwasher is used for mounting the rack in the dishwasher and for storing the dishes after washing. To place. Further, when this table is not used, the end of the table on the side having the shaft hole having the larger vertical dimension is lifted to bend the table, thereby separating the protruding portion from the notch. This allows the support shaft to move in the lateral direction, pulling out the holding portion of the table support portion from the receiving portion, and hanging it down allows folding.

In addition, when the table is turned from the folded state to the used state, the table is rotated upward so that the holding portion of the table supporting portion is inserted into the insertion hole of the receiving portion. At this time, when the table is rotated to the highest position, and the supporting shaft is in contact with the lower edge of the supporting shaft hole having the smaller vertical dimension, the holding part of the table supporting part is Since it is a position where it is inserted into the insertion hole of, it can be easily inserted. After that, by lowering the table, the support shafts come into contact with the upper edges of both support shaft holes, so that the support shafts can be used. At this time, the movement of the table support portion is restricted by the action of the regulating device, and the supporting shaft hole on the regulating device side is made large in the vertical direction and the other supporting shaft hole is made small in the vertical direction. Therefore, even if a shock is applied to the table during use, the lifting of the table is regulated by the action of the support shaft hole having a small size, so that the table is reliably prevented from being unexpectedly folded.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a so-called hood type dishwasher, in which 1 is a rectangular dishwasher main body with an open upper surface, and the main body 1 has a top opening and a front opening. A hood having a door body 2 that opens and closes the front opening is provided. still,
Reference numeral 3 is a control panel, 4 is a handle of the door body 2, and 5 is a base for supporting the main body 1.

Thus, on the front surface of the washing machine 1 as described above, a rack for accommodating the object to be washed is temporarily placed, and the connection portion with the dishwasher body is rotatable. 6 is provided, and the table 6 has substantially the same height as the lower end of the main body side opening formed by the door body 3,
In addition, it is formed so as to be substantially parallel to the rack rail that stores the rack. The table 6 is provided at both left and right end portions on the lower surface of the tip thereof with a pivot shaft hole 9 through which a pivot shaft 8 of a stay 7 (table support portion) supporting the table 6 is rotatably inserted. Parts 10A and 10B are provided. The rotation support portions 10A and 10B are configured such that the support shaft hole 9A of the left rotation support portion 10A has a smaller vertical dimension than the other support shaft hole 9B, and the left and right support shaft holes 9A and 9B have upper ends at the edges. Are substantially parallel to each other, and are formed so that there is a difference at the lower end.
The smaller dimensional difference of the support shaft holes 9 is the positioning for inserting the holding portion 14 and the restriction of the upward rotation of the table due to an unexpected impact, and the larger one is the support device 8 which is the restriction device.
The purpose is to release the restriction between the notch 12 and the protrusion 11 on the lower surface of the table 6.

Further, as a restricting device for restricting the lateral movement of the support shaft 8, the support shaft 8 of the stay 7 is engaged with a projecting portion 11 formed on the lower surface of the tip of the table 6 so as to project downward. A notch 12 is formed. Further, cushioning members 13A and 13B (for example, rubber, urethane foam, sponge, etc.) that absorb impact when the table 6 is folded are provided on the lower portion of the stay 7 and the lower surface of the table 6. A similar cushioning member 3C is also provided on the lower surfaces of the rotation supporting portions 10A and 10B. Further, the stay 7 has two holding portions 14 whose lower ends are bent sideways, and the holding portions 14 are provided with insertion holes 15A for receiving portions 16A, 16B provided on the lower front surface of the washing machine 1. , 15B
The table 6 is held horizontally by being inserted into. Further, the insertion hole 15A corresponding to the rotation support portion 10A has a mortar-shaped opening, and the holding portion 1
The insertion of 4 is easy.

The operation of the table 6 having the above-described structure when the table 6 is installed and folded will be described. First, when the table 6 is folded from the front of the dishwasher 1 to the installed state, the stay 7 is pulled up as the table 6 is pulled up. here,
The table 6 is rotated a little above the horizontal state, the support shaft 8 contacts the lower edge of the support shaft hole 9A of the rotation support portion 10A, and the holding portion 14 of the stay 7 is inserted into the insertion hole 15A of the receiving portion 16A. Is positioned so that it can be inserted. Further, since the insertion hole 15A of the receiving portion 16A corresponding to the rotation support portion 10A having the smaller support shaft hole 9A has a mortar shape, the table 6 can be held by one hand while the other hand is being held. Can be easily inserted. In accordance with the above operation, the other holding portion 14 of the stay 7 is guided to the insertion hole 15B of the receiving portion 16B, and when the hand is released from the table 6, the support shaft 8 supports the two rotation support portions 10. The contact with the upper edge of the shaft hole 9 completes the installation of the table 6. Further, the protrusion 11 provided on the lower surface of the table 6 engages with the notch 12 of the support shaft 8 of the stay 7 to restrict the movement of the stay 7 in the lateral direction, and the protrusion 11 and the notch 12 side Support hole 9
Since B has a large vertical dimension and the other support shaft hole 9A has a small vertical size, even if a shock is applied to the table 6 during use, the action of the small support shaft hole 9A causes Since the lifting of the table 6 is regulated, the table 6 is reliably prevented from being unexpectedly folded.

Next, when the table 6 in the installed state is folded, the end of the table 6 on the side of the larger support shaft hole 9B is lifted up to bend the table 6, and the notch of the protrusion 11 and the support shaft 8 is cut. 12 is removed and the stay 7 is moved in the lateral direction, so that the holding portion 14 is removed from both the receiving portions 16 and the stay 7 is rotated downward, so that the table 6 is rotated downward. At this time, the cushioning member 13A below the stay 7 cushions the stay 7, the dishwasher 1 and the stay 7, and the cushioning member 13B below the table 6 cushions the impact between the table 6 and the stay 7, thereby providing a rotation support portion. 10A, 1
The cushioning member 13C on the lower surface of 0B is the table 6 and the dishwasher 1.
Soften the shock with. This completes the folding of the table 6.

Although the dishwasher described above is a hood type, it may be used in a dishwasher called a door type in which the door moves vertically.

[0015]

As described above, the present invention relates to a table for a dishwasher on which the rack is temporarily placed when the rack is stored in the dishwasher. The upper edge of the support shaft hole is the same height, and the side where the notch of the support shaft, which is the restricting device, and the protruding part of the table lower surface are provided is a support shaft hole with a large vertical dimension, and the other side has a small size. By setting the support shaft hole as described above, the control device is released for the support shaft hole having a large size, and the support shaft hole having a small size prevents upward rotation of the table due to an unexpected impact or the like. In this way, due to the action of the support shaft hole of small size and the action of the regulation device, even if an unexpected impact is applied to the entire table, the regulation device is reliably prevented from being folded and the table is folded. At this time, after lifting the end of the table and releasing the regulating device, the table support can be moved laterally and folded by releasing the hand. Therefore, it is possible to prevent accidents such as pinching hands, ensure safety, and improve folding workability.

Further, in the support shaft hole having a small size, the holding portion of the table support portion can be inserted into the insertion hole of the receiving portion while the table is rotated to the uppermost position and the support shaft is in contact with the lower edge. Since it is positioned, the workability of the work in use can be improved. As described above, high quality and low cost can be achieved with a simple structure, workability at the time of folding and use can be improved, and safety at the time of use can be secured.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hood type dishwasher main body including the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view when the table of the present invention is used.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a main part of the table of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of an essential part of a lower portion of the rotation support member of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the main part of the table of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Dishwasher 6 Table 7 Table support part (stay) 8 Support shaft 9 Support shaft hole 10 Rotation support part 11 Projection part (regulation device) 12 Notch (regulation device) 14 Holding part 15 Insertion hole 16 Receiving part

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In a dishwasher for storing dishes in a rack for washing the dishes, the rack is placed on the loading / unloading surface of the rack of the dishwasher, and has substantially the same height as the storage portion of the rack. In addition, a table having a rotatable connection part with the dishwasher, a table support part supporting the tip part of the table, and a cutout and a cutout for restricting the movement of the table support part. A rotation supporting portion provided at least on the left and right, having a restricting device formed of a protruding portion to be engaged with and a supporting shaft hole through which a supporting shaft of the table supporting portion is rotatable and vertically movable. And a holding portion formed by bending the lower end of the table support portion to the side, and a receiving portion having an insertion hole through which the holding portion is inserted and provided on the rack loading / unloading surface under the dishwasher. ,
The dish hole washing machine table is characterized in that the spindle hole has a hole on the side where the regulating device is formed and an upper edge having the same height as that of the other hole and a vertical dimension larger.