JPH11178662A - Sink with dish washing-drying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sink with a dish washing-drying machine which can be easily installed, utilizing effectively a space of a sink in a system kitchen. SOLUTION: In the sink with a dish washing-drying machine 1, there are provided a washing-drying tank 16 provided in a dish washing-drying machine 15 to store dishes and a dish storing chamber 7 which is formed under the machine 15 so as to be separated therefrom. Air passages 23b, 23c are connected to the chamber 7 and the tank 16 respectively to send hot air from a hot air generator 23 to both of the chamber 7 and tank 16, and an air passage changeover device 23a to change over the passages 23b, 23c is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a sink with a dishwasher and dryer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a dishwasher and a sink have been manufactured and sold separately, so that the work in the sink and the work by the dishwasher are both related to each other, although they are related to each other. Since they are arranged at different positions, there is an inconvenience that the work procedure is degraded using wasteful work.

To solve such a problem, for example,
Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 57-172550 describes a device for a sink with a dish drying tank. In this invention, a tank for drying dishes is buried near the sink of the sink, and hot air from the hot air generator is blown into this tank, and a drain pipe is connected to the lower end of the tank, This pipe is connected to the drain pipe of the sink. (Hereinafter, referred to as Conventional Technique 1.)

In Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 59-34770, a dishwashing tank is provided at an upper portion, and a storage portion for tableware and the like is provided at a lower portion, and the dishwashing tank is housed by a washing pump by washing water pumped by a washing pump. Try to wash the dishes,
A storage section provided at the lower portion is for storing tableware, a detergent, a lid for a washing tank when the washing machine is not used, and the like. (Hereinafter, referred to as Conventional Technique 2)

[0005]

In the prior art 1, tableware washed by hand washing in the sink is stored in a tableware drying tank next to the sink and dried with warm air. However, dishwashing must be done by hand or by using a separate dishwasher, which is troublesome and requires more space to install the dishwasher. Was.

In the case of the prior art 2, a storage space for dishes and the like is formed below the dishwasher, and unnecessary dishes and detergents can be stored. Therefore, a storage space for the dishes and the like is secured. However, for example, when stored in a wet state, water wets the floor of the storage room or the like, and when stored for a long time, germs or odors are generated, which causes a problem in hygiene.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is excellent in usability and sanitary in that dishwashing can be performed, washed dishes can be stored, and the stored dishes can be dried. The purpose is to obtain a sink with a dishwasher.

[0008]

A sink with a dishwasher according to the present invention comprises a sink, an opening provided on one side of the sink, and a dishwasher facing the opening. A washing / drying tank for accommodating dishes and the like provided in the dishwasher / dryer; a dishware storage unit formed below the dishwasher / dryer so as to be separated from the dishwasher / dryer; A hot air generator for generating hot air provided in the machine, a wind path connected to the tableware storage section and the washing / drying tank, for sending hot air from the hot air generator, and a switch for switching the air path. Means.

Further, the tableware storage section is provided with a drawer type storage shelf.

[0010] The air path connecting the hot air generator and the tableware storage section is made of a flexible material.

[0011] The tableware storage portion is formed of a portable box.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sink with a dishwasher showing a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a part of a cabinet, and FIG.
Is a sectional view showing a dishwasher, FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a sink with a dishwasher, FIG. 5 is a partial top view, and FIG.
AA sectional view of FIG. 7, FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a lifting device, FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a state where a dishwasher is assembled in a cabinet, and FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing a state where a lid is assembled. 10 is a perspective view showing a drawer type storage shelf.

In the drawing, 1 is a sink, 2 is a counter of the sink 1, 3 is a sink formed in a part of the counter 2,
Reference numeral 3a denotes a drain port opened at the bottom of the sink portion 3;
The drain pipe 4 is connected to a and is taken out. 5
Is a cabinet that supports the counter 2 and has a storage unit and the like, and a door A6 is provided on the front surface thereof. 5a
Denotes a floor plate of the cabinet 5, 5b denotes a top wall that partitions a lower corner in the cabinet 5, and 5c denotes a side wall. Reference numeral 7 denotes a tableware storage room indicating a tableware storage part, which is constituted by a part of a floor plate 5a, a top wall 5b, and a side wall 5c. Reference numeral 5d denotes an intake portion opened at the back of the ceiling wall 5b, which is protruded upward and opens an intake port 5e. Reference numeral 8 denotes a drawer-type storage shelf provided to be slidable in the front-rear direction in the tableware storage part 7, and is formed in a box shape with an open top. When the drawer-type storage shelf 8 is stored in the tableware storage unit 7, a closed room is formed by the drawer-type storage shelf 8 and the top wall 5b. 8a is a front plate of the drawer-type storage shelf 8, 8b
Is an exhaust port opened in a part of the front plate 8a, 8c is a draw-out handle provided on the front plate 8a, 8d is a rear plate of the drawer-type storage shelf 8, and 8e is a warm air inlet opened on the rear plate 8d. It is. When the drawer-type storage shelf 8 is stored in the tableware storage unit 7, an intake chamber 9 is formed at the rear of the tableware storage room 7 by the rear plate 8 d of the drawer-type storage shelf 8. Reference numeral 10 denotes a storage basket placed in the drawer-type storage shelf 8, and the storage basket 10 stores tableware 11a such as a bowl and a bowl, a towel 11b, and the like. In the following description, the tableware 11a and the dishcloth 11b stored in the drawer-type storage shelf 8 are referred to as tableware 11.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a door B provided immediately above the front plate 8a of the drawer-type storage shelf 8, which closes an opening 1a provided on the front surface of the sink 1 for disposing a dishwasher / dryer described later. Things. Reference numeral 13 denotes an opening provided on the upper surface of the sink 1 and adjacent to the sink portion 3 and opened to a part of the counter 2. Reference numeral 14 denotes a sealing member provided on a peripheral edge of the opening 13 and has a substantially rectangular shape. It has a U-shaped cross section and is made of a material having good cushioning properties such as rubber. 14a is a concave groove formed on the outer periphery of the seal member 14, and 14b is a lip formed on the inner periphery and formed in a substantially triangular shape obliquely upward. The inner diameter (opening dimension) of the lip portion 14b is formed smaller than the outer diameter of a dishwasher to be described later.

Reference numeral 15 denotes an opening 13 provided with a sealing member 14.
And the floor plate 5a in the cabinet 5 below the opening 13
Dishwasher / dryer arranged above, 16 is dishwasher / dryer 1
5 is a washing and drying tank, 16a is a flange formed in the upper edge of the washing and drying tank 16 with a substantially L-shaped cross section, 16b is a step formed on the flange 16a, and 16c is provided in a pair of right and left behind the step 16b. The hinge portion has a hinge shaft 16d protruding from the front end in the left-right direction. 16e is the step 1
A locking portion formed on the inner wall of the washing and drying tank 16 below 6b is formed on a wall opposite to the hinge portion 16c, and engages with a lock cam described later. Reference numeral 16 f denotes a hot air inlet for blowing hot air from a hot air generator, which will be described later, formed in one section of the washing and drying tank 16 into the washing and drying tank 16. 16 g is an outer case forming the outer shell of the washing and drying tank 16, 17 is a water supply pipe standing from the outside of the washing and drying tank 16 toward the inside,
It is connected to a washing pump described later. 17a is a water pipe 1
7 is a rectangular injection nozzle provided at the tip of the nozzle, 17b is a plurality of injection nozzles provided on the upper surface of the injection nozzle 17a, 18
Is a bowl, a bowl placed just above the injection nozzle 17a,
This is a tableware basket for storing tableware 11a such as plates. Here, the tableware 11 stored in the tableware basket 18 will be described hereinafter.
a is called tableware 19.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a drain pipe of the washing / drying tank 16, the tip of which is connected to the drain pipe 4, for draining washing water after washing in the washing / drying tank 15 to the outside. Reference numeral 21 denotes a water supply pipe, the tip of which is connected to a water pipe (not shown) to supply cleaning water for cleaning. Reference numeral 22 denotes a cleaning pump provided outside the bottom of the cleaning / drying tank 16 for circulating and spraying cleaning water in the cleaning / drying tank 16. Reference numeral 22a denotes a water absorption pipe connecting the cleaning pump 22 and the cleaning / drying tank 16.
Reference numeral 23 denotes a hot air generator provided in a part of the washing / drying tank 16. Although not shown, the hot air generator 23 includes a motor fan and a heating device. Reference numeral 23a denotes an air path switching device provided in the hot air generator 23. The air path switching device 23a has a switching switch on an operation panel described later, and is configured to send an electric signal to mechanically switch the valve. Reference numeral 23b denotes an air path A protruding from one side of the air path switching device 23a, and 23c denotes an air path B protruding from the other side. 2
Reference numeral 4 denotes an air pipe A connecting the air path A23b and an air path inlet 16f formed in the washing / drying tank 16, and 25 denotes an air path B23.
The blower pipes B and 26, which are made of a material having a high flexibility and a relatively high heat-resistant temperature, which connect the c and the intake section 5d, are operation panels installed immediately above the door B12. The washing / drying machine 15 includes a control circuit component 26a composed of a board or the like on which a control electric / electronic circuit element is mounted, and a lead wire 26b connected to each electric component.

Reference numeral 27 denotes a lifting / lowering device provided at the bottom of the dishwasher / dryer 15 for raising and lowering the dishwasher / dryer 15. Reference numeral 28 denotes a mounting table constituting the lifting / lowering device 27. The upper surface is formed in a dish shape and faces downward. To form a T-shape
It has a spindle 28b with 8a. The support shaft 28b has a hollow portion 28c formed therein. Reference numeral 29 denotes a support base constituting the elevating device 27. The support base 29a has a support portion 29a at a lower portion, a cylindrical portion 29b is protruded upward, and a flange 29c for stopper is provided on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 29b. In the center is a support 2
A hole (not shown) is formed in the outer periphery of the column 29d so that the support shaft 28a of the mounting table 28 can move up and down. Reference numeral 30 denotes a rotatable member rotatably provided on the support base 29, which has a substantially cylindrical shape, and has a handle portion 30a on the outer periphery, a locking flange 30b on a lower portion, and a female screw 30c on an upper portion. The locking flange 30b is connected to the support portion 29 of the support base 29.
a and the stopper flange 29c, and the upper female screw 30c is screwed to the male screw 28b of the mounting table 28. The elevating device 27 formed as described above has the upper surface side of the mounting table 28 provided above disposed at the bottom of the dishwasher 14 and is fixed to the outer case 16g by a fastener (not shown).

Here, the lifting device 27 will be described.
When the handle 30 a of the rotating member 30 is rotated clockwise, the rotating member 30 rotates on the support base 29. The rotating member 30 has a locking flange 30b formed on the support portion 29a of the support base 29.
And the stopper flange 29c,
Rotate on the spot. Since the female screw 30c of the rotating member 30 and the male screw 28b of the mounting table 28 are screwed together, the mounting table 28 moves down. As a result, the dishwasher 14 on the mounting table 28 descends. Conversely, if the handle portion 30a is rotated counterclockwise, the dishwasher 14 is raised in reverse to the downward movement. The height of the dishwasher 15 inside and outside the cabinet 5 can be adjusted from the maximum H to the minimum h by the vertical movement.

In the case of the maximum height H, the dish washer / dryer 15 is installed in the cabinet 5. In the case of the minimum height h, the dish washer / dryer 1 is installed in the cabinet 5.
This is the height when 5 is incorporated.

Reference numeral 31 denotes a lid that covers the upper opening of the dishwasher 15 so that it can be opened and closed. Reference numeral 32 denotes an upper lid constituting the upper part of the lid 31, which is formed in a substantially box shape with a lower surface opening. 3
2a is a pair of left and right hinge receiving portions formed behind the upper lid 32, 32b is a hinge shaft introduction portion formed to be continuous with the hinge receiving portion 32a and formed obliquely, and 32c is a lid formed on the back surface opposite to the hinge receiving portion 32a. A handle portion provided for opening / closing 31, 32 d is a lock lever storage portion formed in a concave shape on the front surface of the upper lid 32, 32 e is a storage opening of the exhaust path member, 33 is superimposed on the lower surface of the upper lid 32, A substantially box-shaped lower lid formed slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the upper lid 32, 33a is a flange formed on the outer periphery of the lower lid 33, 33b is an intake port opened on the lower surface, and 33c covers the intake port 33b. It is a shielding part formed as described above. 34 is a flange 33 of the lower lid 33
This is a seal packing made of a relatively elastic material such as rubber having a substantially U-shaped cross section provided in a.

Reference numeral 35 denotes a lock lever storage section 3 of the upper lid 32.
A lock lever 35a rotatably provided in 2d is a rotation shaft provided on the lock lever 35, and is provided through the upper lid 32 and the lower lid 33. 35b is a rotating shaft 35a
The lock cam 35b engages with the locking portion 16e formed in the washing / drying tank 16, and the cover 31
Is locked to the dishwasher / dryer 15. At this time, the seal packing 34 is attached to the flange 1 of the washing / drying tank 16.
The cleaning water and the drying air in the cleaning and drying tank 16 are not leaked to the outside so as to be in close contact with the step 16b of the cleaning tank 6a. An exhaust path member 36 is accommodated in the accommodation opening 32e of the upper lid 32 and communicates with the intake port 33b of the lower lid 33. The exhaust path member 36 has an exhaust port 36a which communicates with the outside at the top.

Next, an example of a procedure for assembling the dishwasher 10 into the sink 1 according to the present invention as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. First, sink 1
The front door B12 is removed, and the opening 1a is opened. And
It has a hinge 16c at the top and a lifting device 27 at the bottom,
The dishwasher / dryer 15 in which the blower pipe B25 is inserted into the air path B23c of the hot air generator 23 rotates the handle 30a of the elevating device 27 clockwise to adjust the dishwasher / dryer 15 to the minimum height h. . Thereafter, the hinge portion 16c is tilted forward, inserted into the cabinet 5 from the opening 1a of the cabinet 5, and placed on the floor plate 5a. The dishwasher 15 is disposed so as to be located below the opening 13 provided in the counter 2.

Next, the handle 30a of the elevating device 27 is rotated counterclockwise to raise the dishwasher 15 to the maximum height H. Here, the dish washer / dryer 15 pushes the lip portion 14b forming the opening of the seal member 14 to pass therethrough and is disposed at a predetermined position, that is, a position where the flange 16a of the washing / drying tank 16 protrudes from the lip portion 14b. Thereafter, the hinge shaft 16 d is positioned from above the opening 13.
When the hinge receiving portion 32a of the lid 31 is elastically attached to the cabinet 31, the installation of the dishwasher / dryer 15 into the cabinet 5 is completed. That is, the hinge shaft 16d is aligned with the inclined hinge shaft introduction portion 32b provided on the lid 31, and the hinge shaft 16d is elastically attached to the hinge receiving portion 32a.

Next, the other end of the blower pipe B25 is inserted into an intake section 5d formed on the top plate 5b of the cabinet 5. Then, an operation panel 26 having a control circuit component 26a is attached, and the drainage pipe 20 is
Are connected to the water pipe, respectively, and the power supply is connected. Finally,
If the opening 1a in which the dishwasher 15 is inserted is closed by the door B12, and the drawer-type storage shelf 8 is stored in the tableware storage room 7 formed below the door B12, all the assembly is completed.

The above-described assembling procedure is an example, and can be appropriately changed.

Next, the first embodiment configured as described above
The operation of will be described. First, the lid 31 is opened by holding the handle 32 c and the dirty tableware 19 is stored in the tableware basket 18 in the washing and drying tank 16. Of course, the tableware basket 18 may be taken out of the washing / drying tank 16 and housed in the washing / drying tank 16 and then stored in the washing / drying tank 16 again. After the tableware 19 is stored, the lid 31 is closed by holding the handle 32 c, and the lock lever 35 is rotated to lock the lid 31 to the washing / drying tank 16.

Then, when the power switch of the operation panel 26 is turned on, the power is transmitted to the control circuit component 26a, the water supply valve (not shown) is opened, and the washing / drying tank 1 is opened from the water supply pipe 21.
Supply cleaning water into 6. When a predetermined amount of washing water is supplied, the water supply valve is closed. At this time, since the drain valve (not shown) of the drain pipe 20 is closed,
The washing water in 6 does not flow out of the drain pipe 20.

Next, a heater (not shown) provided in the washing and drying tank 16 is energized to heat the washing water to a desired temperature. Then, the washing pump 22 is driven to feed the washing water heated to the water supply pipe 17 under pressure, and the washing water is ejected from the ejection port 17b of the ejection nozzle 17a to wash the tableware 19 in the tableware basket 18. The washing water sprayed into the washing / drying tank 16 falls and collects at the bottom of the washing / drying tank 16, and is sprayed again from the spray nozzle 16a to repeat this circulation. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the power supply to the heater and the cleaning pump 22 is stopped, and then the drain valve is opened, and the wastewater in the cleaning / drying tank 16 is discharged from the drain pipe 20 to the outside.

When all drainage is completed, the drain valve is closed and the water supply valve is opened, and the washing water is supplied into the washing and drying tank 16. Thereafter, the tableware 19 in the tableware basket 18 is rinsed by the same operation as the above-described cleaning step, and after the rinsing for a predetermined period of time, drainage is performed again. This rinsing and draining is repeated several times.

After the rinsing and draining of the predetermined number of times are completed, the air supply switch of the operation panel 26 (not shown) of the operation panel 26 is switched for dishwashing and drying while the water supply valve of the water supply pipe 21 and the water discharge valve of the water discharge pipe 20 are closed. . Then, the air path switching device 23a of the hot air generator 23 provided on the back of the washing / drying tank 16 works, and the warm air is blown into the warm air inlet 15f from the air path A23b toward the washing / drying tank 15, and is washed and dried. The drying process in the tank 15 is started. Then, when a predetermined time elapses, the power supply to the hot air generator 23 is stopped, and the drying process ends. The drying air is discharged to the outside from the exhaust port 36a of the exhaust path member 36 through the intake port 33b of the lid 31. As a result, all the washing and drying steps for dishes and the like are completed.

When the tableware 19 is cold, the lock lever 3
5 to unlock the lid 31, and
c, the lid 28 is opened, and the tableware basket 18 or the tableware 19 in the tableware basket 18 is taken out.

In the above description, the case of washing and drying tableware has been described. For example, accessories such as blades of a ventilation fan and gas appliances, for example, storage in a device washing basket provided separately with a gode, etc., and cleaning time By appropriately setting the conditions, cleaning, rinsing, and drying can be performed in the same manner.

Here, the hot air intake 16f is connected to the washing and drying tank 1
6, the amount of washing water supplied to the washing / drying tank 16 at the time of washing dishes is such that the function of a water supply valve (not shown) always supplies water to almost the lower surface of the injection nozzle 17a. Since it is configured, the washing water in the washing and drying tank 16 does not flow backward from the warm air inlet 16f to the warm air generator 23.

Next, a drying process of the tableware 11 in the drawer type storage shelf 8 stored in the tableware storage section 7 will be described.
The drawer-type storage shelf 8 usually contains unnecessary dishes 11a and towels,
Houses a towel 11b and the like. For example, when the user wants to heat the tableware before eating or to dry and store a moistened towel or the like, first, the air blow switch (not shown) of the operation panel 26 is switched to the storage drying mode. .
Then, the air path switching device 23a of the hot air generator 23 provided on the back of the washing and drying tank 16 works, and the hot air is formed on the top wall 5b from the air path B23c to the draw-out type storage shelf 8 through the blowing pipe B25. The air is blown from the suction port 5e of the suction section 5d to the suction chamber 9, and is blown from the suction chamber 9 to the drawer-type storage shelf 8 via the warm air intake 8e, thereby storing the tableware 11 stored therein.
Is to dry. The drying air is discharged to the outside through an exhaust port 8b provided on the front of the drawer-type storage shelf 8.

Since the inside of the drawer-type storage shelf 8 can be dried only when necessary, the power consumption does not increase.

Embodiment 2 Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a sink with a dishwasher and dryer according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a part of a cabinet, and FIG.
Is a longitudinal sectional view showing a sink with a dishwasher, FIG. 14 is a sectional view showing a dishwasher, and FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a tableware storage. In the figure, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Reference numeral 37 denotes a tableware storage indicating a tableware storage part, which is disposed below the tableware washer-dryer 16 and is constituted by a portable box separate from the cabinet 2. Reference numeral 37a denotes a front opening of the tableware storage 37, and 37b denotes an intake section protruding behind the top wall 5b, and an intake port 37c communicating with the tableware storage 37 is opened. Reference numeral 38 denotes a door B for closing the opening 1a on the front surface of the cabinet 5, and this door B38 is an opening 37a of a tableware storage 37 provided below the dishwasher / dryer 15 in place of the door B11 of the first embodiment. Are also closed at the same time. Reference numeral 38a denotes an exhaust port facing the tableware storage 37 opened to the door B38, and reference numeral 38b denotes a handle portion of the door B38.

Next, the second embodiment configured as described above
An example of a procedure for assembling the dishwasher 15 into the sink 1 will be described. First, the door B38 of the cabinet 5 of the sink 1 is opened, and the dishwasher / dryer 15 having the hinge 16c at the top, the elevating device 27 at the bottom, and the hot air generator 23 at the back is placed on the tableware storage 37. Place. Next, the suction part 37b of the hot air generator 23 and the dishwasher 15
Is connected to the air path B23c provided by the air blower pipe 25.
Then, the handle 30a of the elevating device 27 is rotated clockwise to adjust the dishwasher 15 to the minimum height h.
Thereafter, the dishwasher 15 is inserted into the cabinet 5 through the opening of the cabinet 5 by tilting the hinge 5c side to the front together with the tableware storage 37, and is housed on the floor plate 5a of the cabinet 5. At this time, the tableware storage 37 is pressed down to the inner wall of the cabinet 5 without any gap and stored.
The dishwasher 15 is disposed so as to be located below the opening 13 provided in the counter 2.

Next, the handle 30a of the elevating device 27 is rotated counterclockwise to raise the dishwasher 15 to the maximum height H. Here, the dishwasher / dryer 15 pushes the lip portion 14b forming the opening of the seal member 14 to pass therethrough, and is disposed at a predetermined position, that is, a position where the washing / drying tank 16 slightly protrudes from the lip portion 14b. Thereafter, the lid 3 is attached to the hinge shaft 16 d from above the opening 13.
When the first hinge receiving portion 32a is elastically attached, the incorporation of the dishwasher 15 into the cabinet 5 is completed.

Next, the operation panel 26 having the control circuit component 26a is attached, the drain pipe 20 is connected to the drain pipe 4, the water supply pipe 21 is connected to the water pipe, and the power supply is connected. Finally, if the opening 1a in which the dishwasher 15 is inserted is closed with the door B41, all the installation is completed.

The above-described means is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment configured as described above will be described for only the main parts. Dishwasher / dryer 15
Unnecessary tableware 11 in tableware storage 37 provided at the bottom of
When the door B38 provided on the front side is opened, the front opening 37a of the tableware storage 37 is opened. For example, tableware and towels are stored in the storage basket 10, and the storage basket 10 is stored. Is stored in the tableware storage 37. Thereafter, the door B38 is closed, and a blower switch (not shown) provided on the operation panel 26 is switched for storage storage drying. Then, the air path switching device 23 of the hot air generator 23
a works and the warm air is blown to the tableware storage 37 by the air path B2.
3c, the air is blown from the air inlet 37c of the air inlet 37b provided in the tableware storage 37 through the air pipe B25,
The tableware 11 is dried. This drying wind is door B3
The air is discharged to the outside through an exhaust port 38a opened at 8.

[0042]

As is apparent from the above description, the following effects can be obtained by the sink with a dishwasher according to the present invention.

1. A dishwasher and dryer facing the opening provided on one side of the sink, a washing and drying tank for storing dishes and the like provided in the dishwasher and a dishwasher and dryer below the dishwasher and dryer. Is a tableware storage section formed in isolation,
A hot air generator for generating hot air provided in the dishwasher, a wind path connected to the tableware storage unit and the washing / drying tank to send hot air from the hot air generator, and a switch for switching the air path. Since the means is provided, the inside of the sink can be used effectively, and the tableware such as the bowl and the bowl stored in the tableware storage section and the dishcloth can be dried, which is sanitary.

2. Since the tableware storage unit is provided with the drawer-type storage shelf, the tableware can be easily taken in and out, and the handling property is improved. Also, the reliability of the installation of the dishwasher is improved.

3. The air passage connecting the hot air generator and the tableware storage unit is made of a flexible material, so when installing the dishwasher and dryer in the cabinet of the sink, it can be easily assembled and installed. Is improved.

4. The tableware storage unit is constructed as a box with portability that is separate from the sink cabinet, so the cabinet structure can be simplified and the cost can be reduced, improving the workability of the dishwasher in the cabinet. I do. Also,
It can be moved while storing tableware, and it is easy to use.

[0047]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sink with a dishwasher and dryer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a part of a cabinet of a sink with a dishwasher according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a dishwasher / drier of a sink with a dishwasher according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of a sink with a dishwasher according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a partial top view of a sink with a dishwasher according to the first embodiment.

6 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the lifting device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the dishwasher is assembled in the cabinet.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the lid is assembled.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a drawer-type storage shelf according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a sink with a dishwasher according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a part of a cabinet of a sink with a dishwasher according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view of a sink with a dishwasher according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a dishwasher / drier of a sink with a dishwasher / dryer according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a tableware storage according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 sink, 1a opening, 2 counter, 3 sink, 5 cabinet, 6 door A, 7 tableware storage room,
8 drawer type storage shelf, 11 tableware, 12 door B, 13
Opening, 15 dishwasher / dryer, 16 washing / drying tank, 2
3 Hot air generator, 23a Air path switching device, 23b Air path A, 23c Air path B, 24 Blow pipe A, 25 Blow pipe B, 27 Elevating device, 31 Lid, 37 Tableware storage, 38 Door B.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A sink for storing a sink, an opening provided on one side of the sink, a dishwasher / dryer facing the opening, and tableware provided in the dishwasher / dryer. A drying tank, a tableware storage section formed below the dishwasher and dryer in a manner separated from the dishwasher and dryer, and a hot air generator configured to generate hot air provided in the dishwasher and dryer; A flow path connected to the tableware storage section and the washing / drying tank, for sending hot air from the hot air generator, and a switching means for switching the air path, a sink with a dishwasher / dryer. . 2. A sink with a dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the tableware storage section is provided with a drawer type storage shelf. 3. The sink according to claim 1, wherein an air path connecting the hot air generator and the tableware storage section is made of a flexible material. 4. The sink with a dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the tableware storage section is formed of a portable box.