TW201507684A - Dishwashing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

This dishwashing machine is provided with: a main unit; a tableware basket which holds objects to be washed; a washing device which sprays wash solution onto the objects to be washed; an atomizer which atomizes the wash solution; a door; a detergent automatic insertion device; and a control device which performs at least a pre-washing step, an atomization step, and a washing step. The control device, subsequent to the pre-washing step, supplies detergent from the detergent automatic insertion device to the atomizer, and controls and executes the atomization step and the washing step. Accordingly, subsequent to execution of the pre-washing step, it is possible to implement the atomization step for a detergent solution. As a result, it is possible to achieve a dishwashing machine which, while suppressing the amount of detergent to use, has high washing performance by way of the atomization step for the detergent solution.

Description

dishwasher Field of invention

The present invention relates to a dishwasher for storing and washing a dish or the like.

Background of the invention

For example, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2005-224486 (hereinafter referred to as Patent Document 1) discloses a dishwashing method in which washing water is sprayed from a washing nozzle to a tableware or the like and washed. machine.

Hereinafter, the dishwasher structure described in Patent Document 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 7 . Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a conventional dishwasher.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the conventional dishwasher is a body 1 , a door 12 for switching the front surface of the body 1 , a cleaning tank 2 disposed inside the body 1 , a cutlery basket 3 , an atomizing device 4 , The lotion input unit 5 and the like are configured. The door 12 is composed of an upper door 12a and a lower door 12b divided into upper and lower sides for opening and closing the front surface of the body 1. The cutlery basket 3 is movable forward and backward from the main body 1 through the door 12 for placing and accommodating the cutlery 7 of the laundry. Specifically, the cutlery basket 3 is configured to be pulled out from the main body 1 in a state where the door 12 is opened. The atomizing device 4 is for atomizing the washing water accumulated in the bottom of the washing tank 2. The lotion input unit 5 is disposed in the upper portion of the atomizing device 4 to supply the lotion to the atomizing device 4. at this time, The lotion input unit 5 is disposed at a position lower than the cutlery basket 3 so as not to hinder the movement of the cutlery basket 3 when the cutlery basket 3 is pulled forward. Further, the cutlery basket 3 is provided at a position that does not overlap the lotion input unit 5 so as not to interfere with the injection of the lotion.

Hereinafter, the operation and action of the conventional dishwasher will be described.

First, when the user uses the dishwasher, the user inputs the lotion from the lotion input unit 5. The injected lotion is guided from the lotion input unit 5 to the atomizing device 4, and is deposited on the periphery of the atomizing device 4.

Next, when the user starts the operation of the dishwasher, a predetermined amount of tap water capable of immersing the atomizing device 4 is supplied to the washing tank 2 as washing water. At this time, the lotion deposited on the periphery of the atomizing device 4 is dissolved in the supplied washing water to become a lotion solution. Then, the lotion solution is atomized by the atomizing device 4 by starting the atomization step.

Next, after the atomization step, it is turned into a washing step for washing the dishes 7 and the like.

Further, in general, a dishwasher that does not have an atomizing device requires a large amount of lotion to be applied when washing a large amount of contaminated laundry. Therefore, in order to reduce the amount of the lotion to be used, a pre-washing step corresponding to a certain degree of removal of the stain of the object to be washed is added before the washing step of the lotion solution.

However, in the configuration of the conventional dishwasher, when the user puts the lotion into the lotion input unit 5, the lotion is directly deposited on the atomizing device 4. At this time, once the operation of the dishwasher is started, after the start of the operation, the lotion is dissolved in the washing water originally supplied, and becomes a lotion solution. Therefore, it is not possible to set only A prewashing step of washing the dishes with washing water. As a result, there is a problem that a large amount of lotion is required to wash and wash a lot of soiled laundry.

Summary of invention

The present invention is to provide a dishwasher having an atomizing device capable of performing a pre-washing step as a previous step of the atomizing step when washing a plurality of soiled articles to be washed.

The dishwasher of the present invention comprises a main body, a washing tank, a cutlery basket for accommodating the laundry, a washing device for spraying the washing water to the laundry, and a bottom of the washing tank. An atomizing device for atomizing the washing water, a door for opening and closing the front surface of the main body, an automatic agent for putting the lotion disposed on the inner side of the door above the atomizing device, and at least performing the pre-washing step and atomizing Step, control device for the washing step. The control device has a configuration in which the lotion automatic feeding device supplies the lotion to the atomizing device after the pre-washing step is performed.

With this configuration, in particular, when washing a large amount of soiled laundry, the atomization step of the lotion solution using the atomizing device can be carried out after the pre-washing step is performed. Thereby, the stain of the laundry can be removed to some extent before the atomization step and the washing step. As a result, the washing amount to be used is reduced, and the washing step of the lotion solution can be used to realize a dishwasher which exhibits high washing performance.

1‧‧‧ Ontology

2‧‧‧cleaning trough

2a‧‧‧Bottom of the cleaning tank

3‧‧‧Tableware basket

4‧‧‧Atomizing device

4a‧‧‧Top of the atomizing device

5‧‧‧Dosing agent input department

6‧‧‧ Washing nozzle

7‧‧‧Tableware

8‧‧‧heater

9‧‧‧Washing pump

10‧‧‧Control device

11‧‧‧Water Storage Department

11a‧‧‧resid filter

12‧‧‧

12a‧‧‧Home

12b‧‧‧Next door

13‧‧‧Nurse induction path

13a‧‧‧ Upper end of the lotion induction path

13b‧‧‧The lower end of the lotion induction path

15‧‧‧Laundering automatic input device

23‧‧‧Nurse induction path

23a‧‧‧ Upper end of the lotion induction path

23b‧‧‧The lower end of the lotion induction path

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a door of a dishwasher in an open state in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a view showing the door of the dishwasher in the closed state in the foregoing embodiment Profile view.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which a lottery induction path is provided in a door of a dishwasher and the door is opened, in another example of the above embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which a lottery induction path is provided in a door of a dishwasher and the door is closed, in another example of the above embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a washing agent induction path in a dishwasher basket and a door in an open state in still another example of the above embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a washing agent induction path in a dish basket of a dishwasher and in a closed state in still another example of the above embodiment.

Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a conventional dishwasher.

Detailed description of the preferred embodiment

Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The same components as those in the prior art are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description is omitted. Further, the present invention is not limited by the present embodiment.

(implementation type)

Hereinafter, the configuration of the dishwasher according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1 and 2 .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a door of a dishwasher in an open state in an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the door of the dishwasher in the above-described embodiment in a closed state.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the dishwasher of this embodiment has at least a body 12 for opening and closing the front surface of the body 1, a cleaning tank 2 disposed inside the body 1, a dish basket 3, an atomizing device 4, a washing device, a control device 10, and a lotion automatic input device 15 and other structures.

The door 12 is configured by dividing the upper door 12a and the lower door 12b which are vertically divided on the front surface side of the body 1 to switch the front surface of the body 1. Further, the upper door 12a is opened in a manner in which the upper door 12 is lifted upward, and the lower door 12b is opened such that the lower end is tilted toward the front as a fulcrum. Further, a lotion automatic input device 15 is provided on the inner surface of the lower door 12b.

Moreover, the washing nozzle 6 is rotatably provided at the bottom portion 2a inside the washing tub 2, and the washing water is sprayed to the dishes 7 and the like housed in the cutlery basket 3. At this time, the cutlery basket 3 is disposed above the washing nozzle 6 to accommodate the cutlery 7 as the object to be washed. Further, the cutlery basket 3 is moved inside and outside the washing tub 2 through the opened door 12 so as to move forward and backward. Specifically, the cutlery basket 3 is pulled out above the opened lower door 12b, and the cutlery 7 can be accommodated.

Further, the cleaning device is configured by connecting at least the water storage unit 11, the residue filter 11a, the cleaning nozzle 6, the washing pump 9, and the like. The water storage unit 11 is disposed at the bottom portion 2a of the washing tank 2 to store the washing water. The residue filter 11a is disposed to cover the upper portion of the water storage portion 11 to prevent the residue from flowing into the water storage portion 11. The cleaning pump 9 is connected to the cleaning nozzle 6 through the piping, and the washing water or the lotion solution is pressure-fed to the washing nozzle 6.

Further, the heater 8 is disposed in the vicinity of the bottom portion 2a of the washing tank 2 to heat the washing water, the lotion solution, or the air in the washing tank 2.

Further, the atomizing device 4 is disposed on the front side (the door 12 side) of the bottom portion 2a of the washing tank 2. Moreover, the atomizing device 4 dissolves the lotion with a small amount of washing water. A high concentration lotion solution is generated and the lotion solution is atomized and dispensed to the object to be washed.

Further, the control device 10 is disposed below the front outer side of the bottom portion 2a of the washing tank 2, and controls and executes a series of operations such as a pre-washing step, an atomizing step, and a washing step.

In summary, the dishwasher of this embodiment is constructed.

Next, the operation and action of the dishwasher of the present embodiment will be described. Further, in the dishwasher of the present embodiment, the washed matter such as the cutlery 7 is washed by the pre-washing step, the atomizing step, the washing step, the rinsing step, and the drying step controlled by the control device 10. Hereinafter, the outline of the pre-washing step, the atomization step, and the washing step will be described.

First, before starting the operation of the dishwasher, the user pulls out the cutlery basket 3 from the washing tub 2, and arranges the dirty cutlery 7 and the like in the cutlery basket 3. Then, after the arrangement is completed, the cutlery basket 3 is stored in the washing tub 2.

Next, the user supplies a predetermined amount of the lotion to the lotion automatic input device 15 with a metering spoon or the like, and closes the door 12 to start the operation of the dishwasher.

When the operation of the dishwasher is started, the control device 10 first starts the pre-washing step. When the pre-washing step is started, the control device 10 supplies a predetermined amount of tap water to the water storage portion 11 of the washing tank 2 as washing water. The washing water supplied with water is sucked from the water storage unit 11 by the washing pump 9, and is sent to the washing nozzle 6. The washed water to be pumped is strongly ejected from the washing nozzle 6. Thereby, the cutlery 7 etc. which are arrange|positioned in the tableware basket 3 and accommodated in the washing tank 2 are pre-washed with wash water. At this time, in the pre-washing step, the washing water that has been washed out of the tableware 7 or the like flows into the water storage unit 11 again, and is sucked into the washing pump 9 to be circulated. And, in advance A pre-wash step is performed between the fixed times.

Next, when the pre-washing step of the predetermined time is ended, the control device 10 drains the dirty washing water and goes to the atomizing step to execute.

When the atomization step is started, the control device 10 supplies the lotion to the atomization device 4 from the lotion automatic input device 15.

Then, the control device 10 supplies a predetermined amount of tap water capable of immersing the heater 8 and the atomizing device 4 to a certain amount of the washing tank 2 as washing water. At this time, the lotion supplied to the periphery of the atomizing device 4 dissolves in a small amount of washing water around the lotion, and becomes a high-concentration lotion solution.

Thereafter, the control device 10 atomizes the high-concentration lotion solution by the atomizing device 4 and fills it in the washing tank 2.

Then, the atomization and the lotion solution are attached to the tableware 7 or the like, and are placed between predetermined times. After that, the washing water containing the lotion (hereinafter referred to as "washing water") is not drained, but is sent to the washing step.

When the washing step is started, the control device 10 heats the washing water with the heater 8. Next, while the heating is being performed, the control device 10 sucks the washing water from the water storage portion 11 by the washing pump 9, and presses it to the washing nozzle 6. The washed water to be pumped is strongly injected from the washing nozzle 6 to the tableware 7 or the like. Thereby, the cutlery 7 and the like which are placed in the dish basket 3 and housed in the washing tub 2 can be washed with washing water. At this time, in the washing step, the washing water that has been washed out of the tableware 7 and the like flows into the water storage unit 11 again, and is sucked into the washing pump 9 to be circulated. Then, a washing step is performed between predetermined times.

Then, after the dishes 7 and the like are washed by the washing step for a predetermined period of time, the control device 10 drains the dirty washing water, as is conventionally known. Go to the rinse step to perform.

By the above, the operations of the pre-washing step, the atomizing step, and the washing step of the dishwasher of the present embodiment are performed.

That is, in the dishwasher of this embodiment, when a plurality of soiled dishes 7 are attached by washing in a dishwasher, a pre-washing step is first performed. Further, in the pre-washing step, the pre-washing step may be performed in a state where the lotion is supplied or in a state where the lotion is not supplied. In this case, if it is considered to lower the washing amount, it is preferable to perform the pre-washing step without supplying the lotion.

Thereafter, the atomization device 4 performs an atomization step of the washing water formed by the high concentration lotion solution. Thereby, the stain of the laundry can be removed to some extent in the pre-washing step before the atomization step and the washing step. As a result, the amount of the lotion to be used can be reduced, and the high-cleaning performance can be exhibited by the atomization step of the high-concentration lotion solution.

Hereinafter, in the dishwasher of the present embodiment, a configuration in which the lotion automatic feeding device 15 guides the lotion to the atomizing device 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state in which a lottery induction path is provided in a door of a dishwasher and the door is opened, in another example of the above embodiment. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a washing agent induction path in the door of the dishwasher and a door in a closed state in another example of the foregoing embodiment.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the lotion which is configured to introduce the self-adhesive automatic input device 15 through the lotion-inducing path 13 provided in the lower door 12b of the door 12 is induced toward the atomizing device 4, This is different from the above-described embodiment in which the washing agent is guided to the atomizing device 4 by using the self-weight drop.

That is, in the configuration of the other example of the present embodiment, for example, the lotion automatic input device 15 and the lotion inducing path 13 are continuously disposed inside the door 12b constituting the door 12 below. At this time, it is preferable to provide an opening (not shown) that covers at least the shape of the opening of the lotion automatic introducing device 15 for discharging the lotion to the upper end portion 13a of the lotion inducing path 13. In addition, it is preferable that the opening (not shown) of the lower end portion 13b of the lotion inducing path 13 is larger than the upper surface 4a of the atomizing device 4 and larger than the opening of the upper end portion 13a.

Further, the inner circumferential surface of the lotion inducing device 13 is constituted by a surface on which the lotion is hard to adhere, or a structure in which the adhesion prevention treatment such as water repellent treatment is used to prevent the adhesion of the lotion.

Hereinafter, the operation and action of the dishwasher having the above configuration will be briefly described.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the operation is started in a state where the door 12 is closed, and the same pre-washing step as described above is performed.

Then, after the pre-washing step is completed, the atomization step is started. At this time, the lotion introduced from the lotion automatic charging device 15 is supplied to the atomizing device 4 through the lottery induction path 13. Thereby, a predetermined amount of the lotion is more reliably supplied to the atomizing device 4. Therefore, the atomizing device 4 can generate a mist of the lotion solution which stabilizes the concentration of the lotion. As a result, a dishwasher that exhibits stable washing performance can be realized.

Hereinafter, in the dishwasher of the present embodiment, a structure in which the lotion automatic introducing device 15 guides the lotion to the atomizing device 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

Figure 5 is a longitudinal section of the dishwashing basket of the dishwasher in which the lotion inducing path is provided and the door is in the open state, in still another example of the foregoing embodiment. Figure. Fig. 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a washing agent induction path in a dish basket of a dishwasher and in a closed state in still another example of the above embodiment.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the lotion which is placed in the automatic detergent input device 15 is passed through the lotion inducing path 23 provided in the dish basket 3, and is induced toward the atomizing device 4. It is different from the configuration of each of the above embodiments.

That is, in the configuration of the other embodiment of the present embodiment, the door 12 is in the closed state for automatically disposing the lotion disposed inside the lower door 12b below the opening for discharging the lotion of the device 15, and is opposite to the opening. At a position to the front, a lotion inducing path 23 is disposed on the front outer side of the cutlery basket 3.

Hereinafter, the operation and action of the dishwasher having the above configuration will be briefly described.

First, as shown in Fig. 6, the operation is started in a state where the door 12 is closed, and the same pre-washing step as described above is performed.

Then, after the pre-washing step is completed, the atomization step is started. At this time, the lotion which is supplied from the automatic lotion device 15 is supplied to the atomizing device 4 through the lotion inducing path 23 disposed in the dish basket 3. Thereby, a predetermined amount of the lotion can be more reliably supplied to the atomizing device 4. Therefore, the atomizing device 4 can generate a mist of the lotion solution having a stable lotion concentration. As a result, a dishwasher that exhibits stable washing performance can be realized.

Further, in still another example of the configuration of the present embodiment, the lotion inducing path 23 and the cutlery basket 3 can be taken out to the outside of the machine. Therefore, the lotion inducing path 23 which is easily soiled by the lotion or residue is easily cleaned. Thereby, it is possible to surely supply the lotion automatic feeding device 15 to supply the lotion to the atomizing device 4.

Further, the lotion inducing device 23 may be configured to be detachably attachable to the dish basket 3. Thereby, the cleaning of the lotion inducing path 23 can be made easier, and the supply of the lotion to the atomizing device 4 can be more reliably maintained.

Moreover, it is preferable that the opening on the side of the upper end portion 23a of the lotion inducing path 23 is larger than the opening on the side of the lower end portion 23b. At this time, the opening on the side of the lower end portion 23b is the same as the area of the upper surface 4a of the atomizing device 4, or is preferably narrower. Thereby, the lotion falling from the lotion automatic feeding device 15 can be surely guided to the lotion guiding path 23 and reliably supplied to the atomizing device 4. Further, in the rinsing step or the like, the washing liquid that has flowed in from the opening on the side of the upper end portion 23a can more reliably and effectively remove the lotion or the like remaining on the inner surface of the lotion inducing path 23. As a result, the lotion-inducing path 23 can be maintained in a state where it is always safe, and it is easy to induce a lotion in a single washing operation.

As described above, the main body, the washing tank, the dish basket for storing the laundry, the washing device for spraying the washing water to the object to be washed, and the bottom of the washing tank are provided for atomizing and washing. The water atomizing device, the door on the front surface of the switch body, the lotion automatic input device disposed inside the door above the atomizing device, and the control device that performs at least the pre-washing step, the atomizing step, and the washing step. The control device may also include a configuration in which the self-laundering automatic input device supplies the lotion to the atomizing device after the pre-washing step is performed.

According to this configuration, particularly in the case of washing a large amount of soiled laundry, the atomization step of the lotion solution using the atomizing device can be carried out after the pre-washing step is carried out. Thereby, the stain of the laundry can be removed to some extent before the atomization step and the washing step. As a result, it is possible to reduce the amount of washing to be used and to achieve the atomization step of the high-concentration washing solution. Dishwasher with high washing performance.

Further, the dishwasher of the present invention may further have a lotion inducing path for guiding the lotion which is automatically introduced into the apparatus to the atomizing device on the door. Thereby, the lotion can be more reliably induced toward the atomizing device.

Further, the dishwasher of the present invention may further have a lotion inducing path for guiding the lotion which is automatically introduced into the device by the washing agent toward the atomizing device. Thereby, the lotion can be more reliably induced toward the atomizing device.

Further, in the dishwasher of the present invention, the door may be constituted by an upper door opened upward and a lower door opened downward, and the automatic detergent input device is provided at the lower door. Thereby, it is easy to supply the lotion to the automatic detergent supply device. Further, the distance from the atomizing device is shortened, and the lotion can be more reliably supplied to the atomizing device.

Further, in the dishwasher of the present invention, a lotion inducing path may be detachably provided. Thereby, the lotion inducing path can be easily washed. As a result, it is possible to hygienically and prevent the clogging of the lotion from being equal.

Further, in the dishwasher of the present invention, the lotion inducing path may be configured to be washable in the rinsing step. Thereby, it is possible to surely prevent the lotion from remaining in the lotion-inducing path in one washing operation.

1‧‧‧ Ontology

2‧‧‧cleaning trough

2a‧‧‧Bottom of the cleaning tank

3‧‧‧Tableware basket

4‧‧‧Atomizing device

6‧‧‧ Washing nozzle

7‧‧‧Tableware

8‧‧‧heater

9‧‧‧Washing pump

10‧‧‧Control device

11‧‧‧Water Storage Department

11a‧‧‧resid filter

12‧‧‧

12a‧‧‧Home

12b‧‧‧Next door

15‧‧‧Laundering automatic input device

Claims (6)

A dishwasher comprising: a body; a washing tank; a cutlery basket for accommodating the object to be washed; a washing device for spraying the washing water to the object to be washed; and an atomizing device disposed in the foregoing washing a bottom of the tank for atomizing the washing water; a door for opening and closing the front surface of the body; a washing agent automatic input device, above the atomizing device, disposed inside the door; and a control device At least a pre-washing step, an atomizing step, and a washing step can be performed, and after the pre-washing step is performed, the control device supplies the lotion from the lotion automatic input device to the atomizing device. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the door further comprises a lotion inducing path directed to the aforesaid atomizing device by a lotion injected from the lotion automatic input device. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the cutlery basket further comprises a lotion inducing path guided by the lotion from the automatic lotion device to the atomizing device. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the door is formed by an upper door opened upward and a lower door opened downward, and the aforementioned lotion is automatically put into the loading. Set in the aforementioned lower door. The dishwasher of claim 2 or 3, wherein the aforementioned lotion inducing path is set to be detachable. The dishwasher of claim 3, wherein the aforementioned lotion inducing path is constructed to be washable in the aforementioned rinsing step.