KR20060115149A - Dishwasher - Google Patents

Abstract

A dishwasher is provided to check operation state of the dishwasher through a display lamp and a liquid crystal display unit by modifying position of a control panel, to open and close a door conveniently by reducing the weight of the door, and to make the best use of space by rotating a rack. A dishwasher(400) includes a body(410) having a space for cleaning tableware, an injector formed in the body to inject washing water to the tableware, a door(470) formed in the body to open and close the cleaning space, and a control panel(480) moved and installed in the body. The control panel is separated from the door, and moved out of the body. The control panel is placed in outside of the body of the dishwasher in closing the door, and moved up and down. A guide unit is formed in the dishwasher to guide vertical movement of the control panel.

Description

Dishwasher {dishwasher}

1 is a perspective view of a conventional dishwasher;

2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a conventional dish washer;

Figure 3a is a perspective view showing a state where the control panel is located inside the main body in the first embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention;

Figure 3b is a perspective view showing a state in which the control panel is located outside the main body in the first embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention;

Figure 4a is a perspective view showing a state where the control panel is located inside the body in a second embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention;

Figure 4b is a perspective view showing a state where the control panel is located outside of the body in a second embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention;

Figure 5a is a perspective view showing a state in which the control panel is located inside the body in a third embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention;

Figure 5b is a perspective view showing a state in which the control panel is located outside the main body in a third embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention;

6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a fourth embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention.

<Explanation of Signs of Major Parts of Drawings>

400: dishwasher 410: main body

420: washing pump 430: injection nozzle

440: rack 441: rack wheels

443: motor 445: drive belt

460: inlet pipe 470: door

480: control panel 490: hinge portion

495: detergent container R: tableware

The present invention relates to a dishwasher, and more particularly, to a dishwasher which is easy to use and has high space efficiency.

In general, a dishwasher is a device for washing dishes by spraying high pressure washing water on the dishes.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the dishwasher according to the prior art will be described.

The dishwasher 10 is provided with a main body 11 forming a predetermined washing space, and an injection arm 13 for spraying the washing water is provided inside the main body 11. In addition, the dishes R washed by the washing water sprayed from the spray arm 13 are accommodated in the rack 14.

Meanwhile, the washing water sprayed through the injection arms 13 is supplied at a high pressure by the washing pump 12, and the sump 15 recessed to a predetermined depth so that the washing water and the dirt accumulate under the main body 11. Is formed. Wash water is stored in the sump (15), and the wash water stored in the sump (15) is pumped by the washing pump (12) and moves along the upper and lower guide tubes (20, 21) to the injection arm (13). do.

In addition, the dishwasher 10 includes a door 17 and a control panel 18. The door 17 is configured to be opened and closed to allow the rack 14 to be inserted or taken out. In addition, the control panel 18 generally includes various buttons and a liquid crystal display, and is connected to a main control board embedded in a main body and a wire to drive the dishwasher. The control panel 18 may be further provided with a display lamp, if necessary.

The door 17 is configured to be opened and closed to put or take out dishes. The front loading method in which the door is provided at the front of the main body and opened and closed forward is generally formed integrally with the control panel 18 as shown in FIG. 1.

Referring to the washing operation of the conventional dishwasher having such a configuration as follows.

When detergent is put into the washing tank located inside the main body 11 and the dishwasher 10 is operated while the rack 14 loaded with the dishes R is stored in the washing tank, the water supply valve opens to the inside of the washing tank. A supply of wash water is made for cleaning.

After a predetermined amount of washing water is supplied, the washing pump 12 is operated to pressurize the washing water including the detergent, and the pressurized washing water is supplied to the injection arm 13 to spray the washing water. And the washing | cleaning of utensils R etc. is performed by the washing water of the predetermined pressure sprayed from the injection arm 13. Then, the washing water sprayed for washing is gathered again to the sump (15) of the lower portion of the washing tank, the dirt is filtered while passing through the filter (not shown), and then flows into the washing pump 12 again to be sprayed again for washing.

After performing the washing for a predetermined time, a drain pump (not shown) is operated to drain the washing water including the dirt, and the water supply valve is opened to supply new washing water again. Then, the rinsing of the dishes is performed through the same washing process as the washing using the new washing water. After several rinsing cycles, the wash water is completely drained through the drainage pump and the operation is terminated.

However, the dishwasher according to the prior art had the following problems.

First, there is a problem that the control panel is mounted on the main body of the washing machine, so that the user operates the buttons and the like and checks the liquid crystal display unit while the user is bent at the waist.

Second, since the control panel is integral with the door, the door becomes thick, and as a result, it is difficult for the user to open and close the door.

Third, in the case of a dishwasher having a rotary rack structure, spaces left at each corner are generated, but conventional doors and control panels have a problem of low space efficiency.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a dishwasher easy to use.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher having a high space efficiency in a dishwasher having a rotary rack structure.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is provided with a main body for forming a predetermined washing space therein, an injection device provided inside the main body, spraying the washing water to the dishes, and provided on one side of the main body, the washing space It provides a dishwasher comprising a door to open and close the control panel, the control panel provided to be movable in the main body. In addition, the control panel is separated from the door, it is preferable to move from the inside of the main body to the outside. In addition, the dishwasher is more preferably configured so that the control panel can be located outside the main body in the closed state of the door.

 According to the first embodiment of the dish washing machine according to the present invention, the control panel is movable in the vertical direction. The dishwasher may further include a guide part configured to guide the vertical movement of the control panel.

According to a second embodiment of the dishwasher according to the invention, the dishwasher is configured such that the control panel can be located outside of the main body with the door closed.

According to a third embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention, the control panel is configured to be rotatable about an axis engaged with the main body. The dishwasher may further include a hinge portion to rotate the control panel.

According to a fourth embodiment of the dishwasher according to the present invention, the dishwasher is provided with a rack capable of storing dishes, the lower part of the rack being rotatable about a predetermined axis while facing in the vertical direction It is a rack structure. In addition, the door is provided on the upper end of the main body, it is preferable to be made of a two-stage foldable structure that can be opened and closed depending on whether the central portion folded. On the other hand, the door folding structure may be made of three stages.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to facilitate the use of the dishwasher and to increase the space efficiency of the dishwasher.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention that can specifically realize the above object will be described.

3A and 3B, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The basic configuration of the dishwasher according to the present invention is the same as the conventional dishwasher. That is, the main body 110 is provided to form a predetermined washing space therein, and an injection arm (not shown) for spraying the washing water onto the tableware and washing for supplying high-pressure washing water to the injection arm inside the main body. A pump (not shown) is provided, and a door 170 and a control panel 180 are provided at one side of the main body. However, the control panel 180 is provided to be movable unlike the conventional.

By moving the control panel to an appropriate position and angle, the user does not need to operate a button or the like while checking the liquid crystal display.

On the other hand, the control panel 180 may be provided integrally with the door 170, but is separated from the door 170 so that the position can be changed independently, the position change from the inside of the main body 110 to the outside It is desirable to make this possible. By separating the door 170 and the control panel 180, the conventional door and the control panel is integrated, so that the door is thick and heavy, which can solve the inconvenience of use.

In addition, the controller 110 may be configured to change the position of the control panel 180 inside and outside of the main body 110, so that the user may check the operation state of the dishwasher through the liquid crystal display unit 183 at a desired position. (110) can make full use of the remaining space inside.

3A illustrates a state where the control panel is located inside the main body and the door is opened, and FIG. 3B illustrates a state where the control panel is located outside the main body and the door is closed.

In the first embodiment, the control panel 180 is configured to be located outside the main body 110 to set an operation mode and the like before the washing operation, and inside the main body 110 during operation.

The button unit and the liquid crystal display unit may be disposed at any position in the control panel. 3A and 3B, the button unit 181 is provided on the upper surface of the control panel 180, and the liquid crystal display unit 183 is provided on the front surface of the control panel 180. In addition, the liquid crystal display 183 is configured to be visible to the user when the control panel 180 is located outside the main body 110. In the above arrangement, it is preferable that the liquid crystal display 183 is located outside the main body 110 so that power is applied only when the user can see the liquid crystal display 183.

In addition, the control panel 180 of the dishwasher 100 can move in the vertical direction. The control panel 180 may be moved by a user directly applying a force, but may be configured such that the control panel 180 is drawn out from the inside of the main body 110 by an elastic force using an elastic member. . In addition, it is possible to automate the movement of the control panel 180 through a motor or the like.

On the other hand, the dishwasher 100 is configured to guide the vertical movement of the control panel 180, guide portion 190 to prevent the departure from a predetermined movement path. 3A and 3B, the guide part has a convex protrusion 193 formed at one side of the main body 110 and the control panel 180, and a groove 191 corresponding to the protrusion formed at the other side. It may be provided as.

The door 170 may be configured in a front loading manner that is provided at the front of the main body 110 to open and close forward or a top loading method that is provided at the top of the main body and opened upward. In addition, when the door 170 is opened without bending, since it requires a lot of space above the dishwasher, it is preferable to have a folding structure. On the other hand, the folding structure may be made of two-stage folding or three-stage folding.

 3A and 3B, the door 170 is formed in a top-loading manner in which the door 170 is opened and closed upward of the main body, and shows a dish washing machine having a two-stage folding structure.

Referring to Figures 4a and 4b, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. However, the control panel 280 of the present embodiment is configured to allow the door 270 to be closed in the state drawn out to the outside. 4A illustrates that the control panel 280 is located inside the main body 210, and the door 270 is opened. FIG. 4B shows the control panel 280 located outside the main body 210 and the door 270. ) Is closed.

In order to change the operation mode or check the operation state in real time during the washing operation, the control panel 280 should be drawn out to the outside while the door 270 is closed during the washing operation. 4B shows this state.

As described above, in order to allow the control panel 280 to be drawn out even while the dishwasher 200 is operated, it is advantageous to make the door 270 a three-stage folding structure. This is to facilitate closing the door 270 between the vertical gap between the main body 210 and the control panel 380 in the state in which the control panel 280 is drawn out.

5A and 5B, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The control panel 380 does not move in the vertical direction, but is configured to be rotatable about an axis coupled to the main body 310. FIG. 5A illustrates a state in which the control panel 380 is located inside the main body 310 and a door 370 is opened. FIG. 5B illustrates that the control panel 380 is located outside the main body 310. 370 indicates a closed state.

There is no limitation on the arrangement of the button portion or the liquid crystal display portion in the control panel. 5A and 5B, when the control panel is located inside the main body, the button unit 381 and the liquid crystal display unit 383 are disposed on the control panel.

The cross-sectional shape of the control panel 380 is not limited, but the control panel 380 is located at the corner of the main body in the interior of the main body 310 so that the cross-section is triangular as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B to increase space utilization. It is preferably in form.

As long as the control panel 380 is rotatable about an axis coupled to the main body 310, any one can be used. More specifically, in general, the control panel 380 is rotated through the hinge portion 390. In addition, the hinge part 390 is provided in the main body 310 and the control panel 380 is configured to rotate around the hinge axis.

5A and 5B, the control panel 380 is configured to be positioned outside the main body 310 to set an operation mode or the like before the washing operation, and to be positioned inside the main body 310 during operation.

However, the control panel 380 is configured to close the door in a state in which the control panel 380 is drawn out to the outside so that the user can change the operation mode or check the operation state during operation in real time during the washing operation. It is also possible.

Referring to FIG. 6, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment. However, the dishwasher is provided with a rack that can accommodate the dishes, the lower portion of the rack is made to be rotatable about a predetermined axis toward the vertical direction. That is, the rack is fixed in the related art, and the injection nozzle 430 for spraying the washing water is provided in the center as opposed to the way in which the injection arm is rotated, and the rack is configured to rotate about the axis of the center of the main body 410. .

A motor 443 generating a rotational force for the rotation of the rack, a rack rotation wheel 441 for the rotation of the rack, and a belt 445 for transmitting the rotational force of the motor are provided.

The control panel 480 is configured to be rotatable about a hinge axis coupled to the main body 410 through the hinge part 490. Through the hinge portion 490, the control panel 480 is capable of changing its position inside and outside of the main body 410, and the control panel 480 is the main body so that the operation state can be checked during operation as described above. Even when located outside the 410, it is preferable to have a structure that can close the door 470.

In the rotary rack structure, unlike the conventional dishwasher, a space remaining in each corner is generated by the rotating structure. If the control panel 480 is provided in the remaining space, more efficient space utilization is possible. In addition, a detergent container 495 capable of containing detergent may be disposed in the corner space as shown in FIG. 6.

On the other hand, the dishwasher 400 is the washing water is introduced through the inlet pipe 460, the introduced washing water is a high pressure state by the washing pump 420, the high-pressure washing water is supplied to the injection nozzle 430 Made of structure.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and as can be seen in the appended claims, modifications can be made by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

The dishwasher according to the present invention described above has the following effects.

First, by changing the position of the control panel, the user can more conveniently check the operation state through the display lamp and the liquid crystal display.

Second, the door is lighter, the user is more convenient to open and close the door.

Third, it is possible to change the position of the control panel to increase the space efficiency of the dishwasher, in particular, to make the most of the remaining space in the dishwasher of the rotary rack structure.

Claims (10)

A main body forming a predetermined washing space therein; An injection device provided inside the main body and spraying the washing water to the dishes; A door provided at one side of the main body to open and close the washing space; Dishwasher comprising a control panel provided to be movable in the main body. The method of claim 1, The control panel is separated from the door, the dishwasher, characterized in that movable from the inside of the main body to the outside. The method of claim 2, The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the control panel is configured to be positioned outside the main body when the door is closed. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The control panel dishwasher, characterized in that movable in the vertical direction. The method of claim 4, wherein The dishwasher further comprises a guide unit for guiding the vertical movement of the control panel. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The control panel dishwasher, characterized in that rotatable around the axis coupled to the main body. The method of claim 6, The dishwasher further comprises a hinge portion for rotating the control panel. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The dishwasher is provided with a rack for storing dishes, dishwasher, characterized in that the lower portion of the rack is rotated about a predetermined axis while facing in the vertical direction. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The door is provided on the top of the body, dishwasher, characterized in that consisting of a two-stage folding structure. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The door is provided on the top of the main body, characterized in that the three-stage folding structure made of a dishwasher.

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