KR20060013790A - A dish washer equipped with concentrating injection function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a spray nozzle structure in a dishwasher, and more particularly, a dish including a flexible pipe freely bent and free from twisting, and connected to a bottom of the flexible pipe and the flexible pipe, and having a nozzle for washing water sprayed therein. A concentrated washing nozzle in a washer.

By the 'intensive washing nozzle structure using a flexible pipe' of the present invention, the portion of the upper rack or lower rack inside the dishwasher does not reach the existing nozzle is washed. In addition, it has a function to wash dishes with different degrees of contamination according to the degree of contamination. In addition, when washing the dishes using only a certain portion on the rack, it is possible to intensively wash only that portion has the effect of saving the amount of water used and maximizing efficiency.

Flexible pipe, nozzle, concentrated washing nozzle structure

Description

A dish washer equipped with concentrating injection function}

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional general dishwasher shape.

Figure 2 is a plan view showing the shape when using a dishwasher using a conventional nozzle.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher having a concentrated washing nozzle structure using a flexible pipe according to the spirit of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a detailed perspective view of the dishwasher having a concentrated washing nozzle structure using a flexible pipe according to the spirit of the present invention.

5 is an enlarged perspective view of the flexible tube and the nozzle;

Figure 6 is an embodiment of a dish washer having a concentrated washing nozzle structure using a flexible tube and a conventional nozzle.

7 is an embodiment of a dish washer having a concentrated washing nozzle structure using a flexible tube and a conventional nozzle.

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100: dishwasher 110: tub 111: door

120: upper rack 130: lower rack 140: water guide                 

150: concentrated washing nozzle structure 151: nozzle 152: flexible pipe

153: valve 154: hole 155: upper nozzle

156: upper nozzle holder 160: lower nozzle 170: sump

180: washing pump 190: motor

The present invention relates to a dishwasher, and more particularly, to a dishwasher equipped with a concentrated washing nozzle which allows the user to freely determine the position of the intestinal nozzle in the washing tank so that there is no blind spot to which no washing water is sprayed. will be.

In general, the dishwasher is a home appliance for spraying the washing water to the upper and lower racks to wash the dishes mounted in each rack.

In more detail, the upper or lower nozzle is connected with a water guide. A portion of the washing water flowing along the inside of the water guide is introduced into the nozzle. Then, the washing water is sprayed through the injection holes provided above and / or below the upper or lower nozzles, and the concentrated washing nozzle structure is rotated by the washing water. Then, the dishes are washed by the sprayed washing water.

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional general dish washer shape,

Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional dishwasher 10 is attached to a tub 11 forming an outer shape of a washing machine and a front surface of the tub 11, and a door 12 opening and closing the inside of the tub 11. And a lower rack 14 and an upper rack 13 for storing various dishes in the tub 11.

In addition, the dishwasher 10 has a rack roller guide 17 attached to the side of the tub 11 so that the upper rack 13 can move back and forth, and between the upper rack 13 and the lower rack 14 Located in the upper nozzle 15 for spraying the washing water, the lower nozzle 16 is positioned below the lower rack 14 for spraying the washing water, and located on the bottom surface of the tub 11, the washing water is stored A sump 18 is included.

Figure 2 is a plan view showing a state that the dishes stored in the dish rack is washed by the rotation of the nozzle arm provided in the conventional dishwasher. Referring to FIG. 2, the washing water is injected through the hole formed on the upper nozzle 15, and in response, the upper nozzle rotates about the center of the nozzle. Then, the dirt on the surface of the dish is removed by the washing water sprayed through the spray nozzle.

Here, when the nozzle arm 15 is rotated, a blind spot A is formed in which the washing water sprayed from the nozzle arm 15 does not reach outside the rotational track B of the upper nozzle. In addition, there is a problem that washing water is unnecessarily sprayed into a space where the tableware 19 is not stored.

As described above, not only the washing water is unnecessarily consumed, but also the power is wasted unnecessarily, resulting in economic losses.

In addition, when the user washes the dirty dishes using the existing nozzle, it is not possible to adjust the washing water sprayed from the upper or lower nozzle to spray the desired direction or distance on the upper rack 13 or lower rack 14 There is.

In addition, the conventional dishwasher has a structure in which all the dishes are washed with the same strength while the nozzle arm rotates. However, the degree of contamination of the dishes stored in the dish storage rack is not the same. At this time, when each dish is uniformly washed with the same amount of washing water, it is highly likely that dishes with a relatively high degree of contamination are not completely washed. In other words, in case of highly soiled dishes, the washing is not performed completely, which causes a great hygiene problem.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, it is an object to provide a spray nozzle structure in a dish washer to intensively wash the desired dishes or the desired area by bending in any direction up, down, left and right. .

Dishwasher equipped with a concentrated washing function according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the sump is located in the lower portion of the dish washer to supply washing water; A water guide through which the washing water supplied from the sump is transferred; One end is connected to the water guide is a flexible pipe for washing water to move, and the other end of the flexible pipe, the concentrated washing nozzle structure including a nozzle for washing water is sprayed;

In another aspect, the dishwasher equipped with a concentrated washing function according to the present invention is located in the lower part of the dishwasher to supply a sump for washing water; A water guide through which water is supplied from the sump; An upper nozzle connected to one side of the water guide; And a flexible pipe having one end connected to the nozzle holder end of the upper nozzle, and the other end of the flexible pipe, and a concentrated washing nozzle structure including a nozzle to which washing water is sprayed.

In another aspect, the dishwasher equipped with a concentrated washing function according to the present invention is located in the lower part of the dishwasher to supply a sump for washing water; A water guide through which the washing water supplied from the sump is transferred; And a concentrated washing nozzle structure including a flexible pipe mounted at an upper center of the sump, and a nozzle to be mounted at the other end of the flexible pipe and having a nozzle for washing water.

By the configuration as described above, there is an effect that the blind spot existing in the existing dishwasher is removed.

In addition, when the amount of dishes to be washed in the washing machine is small, by close to the nozzle near the dishes needing cleaning, it is possible to clean the cleaning using the pressure of the water sprayed without loss.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth below, and other embodiments similar to the present invention or other embodiments included within the scope of the present invention by adding, changing, or deleting other elements are not limited. You can easily suggest.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher equipped with a concentrated washing nozzle structure using a flexible pipe according to the spirit of the present invention.                     

Referring to FIG. 3, the dish washing machine including the concentrated washing nozzle according to the present invention includes a tub 110, a door 111 attached to a front surface of the tub 110, and opening and closing a washing tub formed in the tub. It is mounted on the bottom of the tub 110 includes a sump 170 for storing the washing water.

In addition, the dishwasher is connected to the sump 170, the washing pump 180 for pumping the washing water stored in the sump 170 at a high pressure, and the rear end of the washing pump 180 is connected to the washing pump ( A motor 190 for driving 180 is included.

In addition, the water guide 140 to move the washing water pumped from the washing pump 180, the lower nozzle 160 is provided on the sump 170 to spray the washing water in the upward direction, and the water guide An upper central washing nozzle structure 150 attached to an approximately middle portion of the 140 and extending in a vertical direction from the water guide 140 and a tower formed at a ceiling portion of the tub to spray washing water vertically downward. Nozzle 155 is included.

The concentrated washing nozzle structure 150 is a flexible pipe 152 branched from the one-stop guide between the upper rack 120 and the lower rack 130 and the distal end of the flexible pipe 152. The nozzle 151 is formed to spray the washing water. In addition, at least one hole 154 is included in an outer circumferential surface of the nozzle.

In addition, the upper rack 120 is mounted on the upper side of the upper intensive washing nozzle 150 so that the dishes are washed by the upper intensive washing nozzle 150, and the lower so that the dishes are washed by the lower nozzle 160 A lower rack 130 mounted above the nozzle 160 is included.

On the other hand, the position where the concentrated washing nozzle 150 is mounted is not limited to the upper nozzle, it may be formed at the position of the lower nozzle and / or the top nozzle. In addition, the concentrated washing nozzle structure may be configured together with the existing upper nozzle, the lower nozzle and / or the top nozzle to form a new spray nozzle structure.

Hereinafter will be described the operation of the dishwasher 100 according to the present invention.

First, the user opens the door 111 of the dishwasher 100, and pulls the upper rack 120 and / or lower rack 130 to the outside of the washing tank. In addition, dishes are stored in the racks 120 and 130. Then, the flexible pipe 152 is adjusted to the position of the dishes to fix the concentrated washing nozzle 150 to the position to be cleaned. Then, the door 111 is closed and power is applied to the dishwasher.

On the other hand, when power is applied to the dishwasher 100 and the washing step is performed, the washing water flows into the sump 170, and when the inflow of the washing water is completed, the motor 190 operates. In addition, by rotating the impeller provided in the washing pump 180 connected to the shaft of the motor 190, the washing water is pumped to the lower nozzle 160 and the water guide 140.

Next, the wash water pumped to the water guide 140 is finally moved to the top nozzle 155 and the upper intensive cleaning nozzle 150 and sprayed into the washing tank. Then, the dishes stored in the racks 120 and 130 are washed by the sprayed washing water.

Here, the upper concentrated washing nozzle 150 may be sprayed of the washing water without covering the top and bottom left and right according to the position to fix the nozzle.

In addition, the top nozzle 155 sprays the washing water vertically downward, and the upper intensive washing nozzle 150 is adjusted to spray the washing water vertically upward, so that the dishes stored in the upper rack 130 are simultaneously washed in both directions. You can do that.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a dishwasher equipped with a concentrated washing nozzle structure using a flexible pipe.

Referring to FIG. 4, the dishwasher 100 according to the spirit of the present invention includes a water guide 140 to which an upper rack 120 and a lower rack 130 are connected, and a branch from the water guide 140. A concentrated wash nozzle structure 150 is included. The concentrated washing nozzle structure 150 is made of a material that is easily bent, a flexible pipe 152 that can easily adjust the position of the washing water is sprayed, and a nozzle mounted on the end of the flexible pipe to spray the washing water ( 151).

Looking at the function and operation of the spray nozzle structure in the dishwasher, the user is to move the flexible pipe connected to the water guide 140 to the portion requiring cleaning. Then, the nozzle 151 connected to the lower portion of the flexible pipe 152 is adjusted so that the washing water is sprayed onto the dish at a desired angle. When the washing machine is operated after the adjustment is completed, the washing water is sprayed from the water guide 140 to the nozzle 151 through the flexible pipe 152.                     

On the other hand, the concentrated washing nozzle having the configuration described above is connected to the flexible guide 152 between the water guide 140 to allow the washing water is moved from the sump to the nozzle 151 and the nozzle 151 for spraying the washing water into dishware. Since it is easy to operate, it has a simple effect.

5 is an enlarged perspective view showing a nozzle which is a part of the concentrated washing nozzle according to the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the flexible pipe 152 constituting the concentrated washing nozzle according to the present invention is freely bent in use and free from twisting, and the material is preferably stainless. In detail, the flexible pipe 152 of the stainless material is characterized by strong external shock. In addition, since it does not discolor or corrode and does not freeze even at low temperatures, its lifespan is semi-permanent, and its installation is easy. In addition, the material or length of the flexible pipe 152 may vary depending on the size of the dishwasher or the use environment of the dishwasher.

On the other hand, the flexible pipe 152 connects between the water guide 140 and the nozzle 151 constituted in a vertical direction. In addition, the nozzle 151 having the upper part of the cone cut parallel to the bottom is formed with a hole 154 through which the washing water may be sprayed on the side and the bottom. Then, when the washing water is injected from the hole 154 located on the side, the nozzle 151 rotates in response to the sprayed washing water. And, by rotating the nozzle 151 around the center of the interface between the flexible pipe 152 and the nozzle 151, a wider portion is washed by the centrifugal force.                     

On the other hand, the structure and shape of the nozzle 151 can be changed within the range that can be obviously inferred by the person skilled in the art, such as spherical or hexahedron in addition to the cone.

6 is yet another embodiment of a concentrated wash nozzle structure in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in the dishwasher, a conventional upper nozzle 155 formed at the end of the upper nozzle holder 156 branched from the water guide 140 and the end of the upper nozzle holder 156 are formed. The flexible pipe 152, and the flexible pipe 152 is formed at a branch point from the upper nozzle 155 to clean the upper nozzle 155 or the intensive cleaning nozzle structure 150 according to the cleaning situation A valve 153 is included to select the device to be used.

Hereinafter, the operation of the dishwasher will be described.

By adjusting the valve 153, only one of the upper nozzle 155 and the concentrated washing nozzle structure 150 may be used for washing, and in some cases, both the upper nozzle 155 and the concentrated washing nozzle structure 155 may be used. Can be used.

First, when using a conventional upper nozzle only when washing the dish, the valve 153 is adjusted so that the washing water does not flow into the flexiable tube 152 of the concentrated washing nozzle structure 150.

On the contrary, when the intensive washing nozzle structure 150 is used for washing, the flexible pipe 152 is adjusted toward a desired portion, and the dishes are washed by spraying the washing water through the upper nozzle 155.

In addition, when the upper nozzle 155 and the concentrated washing nozzle structure 150 are operated at the same time, the upper nozzle 155 washes dishes in a circular orbit, and the nozzle 151 intensively washes a portion. Done.

Through the above embodiment, the cleaning efficiency is increased by selecting any one of the upper nozzle and the concentrated washing nozzle structure 150, or at the same time depending on the case.

In addition, the concentrated washing nozzle unit can be attached and detached from the valve 153, it is possible to facilitate the user's convenience that does not require the concentrated washing function.

On the other hand, the concentrated washing nozzle structure 150 may be implemented as described above in the top nozzle 165 or the lower nozzle 160. In more detail, the concentrated nozzle nozzle structure 150 may be installed at the water guide 140 on the top nozzle 165 or the lower nozzle 160 or at the center of the nozzle. In addition, the concentrated washing nozzle structure 150 and the top nozzle 165 or the lower nozzle 160 may be operated differently from each other, and by using such a system, more efficient washing may be possible.

7 is another embodiment of a concentrated washing nozzle according to the spirit of the present invention.

Only the parts that are the features of the present embodiment will be described, and the same parts as those of the above embodiment will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 7, the upper nozzle holder 156 and the upper nozzle holder 156 which are formed branched to one side of the water guide 140 and the upper nozzle holder 156 are formed at the distal end of the upper nozzle holder 156 and the upper part is sprayed with the washing water. The nozzle holder 156 is formed at the distal end of the flexible pipe 152 and the flexible pipe 152 formed by branching from the water guide 140 on the upper side or the lower side of the portion connected to the water guide 140 A concentrated wash nozzle structure 150 is included that includes a nozzle 151. In addition, the flexible guide 152 is formed at the point where the flexible guide 152 is branched from the one-stop guide 140, and includes a valve 153 for controlling the operation of the upper nozzle 155 and the concentrated washing nozzle structure 150. do.

Looking at the function and operation of the spray nozzle structure in the dishwasher, the user is to move the flexible pipe connected to the water guide 140 to the portion requiring cleaning. Then, the nozzle 151 connected to the lower portion of the flexible pipe 152 is adjusted so that the washing water is sprayed onto the dish at a desired angle. In addition, depending on the amount of dishes to be cleaned or the degree of contamination of the dishes, the valve is selected by selecting a tool to be used for cleaning among the upper nozzle or the intensive washing nozzle structure. When the washing machine is operated after the adjustment is completed, the washing water is sprayed from the water guide 140 to the upper nozzle through the upper nozzle holder 156 or sprayed to the nozzle 151 via the flexible pipe 152.

Through the spray nozzle structure as described above, there is a feature that can be made smooth supply of the washing water. In addition, when the concentrated washing nozzle structure is not required, the flexible pipe 152 may be bent and moved to one corner of the inside of the washing tank.

In addition, the intensive washing nozzle structure 150 is manufactured to be detachable from the position where the valve 153 is formed, and when the intensive washing function is not used, the intensive washing nozzle structure 150 may be stored separately from the washing machine. You can do that.

By using the dishwasher equipped with a concentrated washing nozzle according to the present invention having the above configuration, by using a flexible pipe bent in any direction, it is possible to prevent the blind spots difficult to clean when using a conventional nozzle. . In addition, it can prevent unnecessary washing water and power loss, and it is hygienic because it is appropriately cleaned according to the degree of contamination of tableware.

In addition, when the amount of dishes to be washed in the washing machine is small, by close to the nozzle near the dishes needing cleaning, it is possible to clean the cleaning using the pressure of the water sprayed without loss. In addition, our diet, which uses rice as a staple food, can be used to remove starch that is hard to fall off.

On the other hand, depending on the amount of dishes to be cleaned or the degree of contamination of the dishes, using an existing nozzle or concentrated washing nozzle structure at the same time or by selecting any one of them can be used for efficient cleaning.

Claims (10)

A sump located under the dishwasher to supply washing water; A water guide through which the washing water supplied from the sump is transferred; One end is connected to the water guide and the flexible pipe to move the washing water, And a concentrated washing nozzle structure attached to the other end of the flexible tube and including a nozzle to which washing water is sprayed. The method of claim 1, And the nozzle is rotated in a direction opposite to the spraying direction of the washing water sprayed through the outer circumferential surface. The method of claim 1, The nozzle is a dishwasher having a concentrated washing function comprising at least one hole for spraying the washing water on the outer circumferential surface. The method of claim 1, The flexible tube is a dishwasher having a concentrated washing function, characterized in that made of stainless steel. The method of claim 1, The flexible tube is a dishwasher having a concentrated washing function, characterized in that it is easily bent with a predetermined ductility. The method of claim 1, The concentrated washing nozzle structure is equipped with a concentrated washing function, characterized in that mounted to the central portion or the upper end of the water guide. The method of claim 1, The concentrated washing nozzle structure is a dishwasher having a concentrated washing function, characterized in that detachable. The method of claim 1, Dishwasher having a concentrated washing function, characterized in that the closing valve is mounted at the other end of the flexible pipe. A sump located under the dishwasher to supply washing water; A water guide through which the washing water supplied from the sump is transferred; An upper nozzle connected to one side of the water guide; A flexible pipe having one end connected to an end of the nozzle holder of the upper nozzle, And a concentrated washing nozzle structure attached to the other end of the flexible tube and including a nozzle to which washing water is sprayed. A sump located under the dishwasher to supply washing water; A water guide through which the washing water supplied from the sump is transferred; And a concentrated washing nozzle structure including a flexible pipe mounted at an upper center of the sump and a other end of the flexible pipe, and a nozzle for washing water sprayed therein.

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