WO2018069002A1

WO2018069002A1 - A stemware holder suitable for using in a dishwasher

Info

Publication number: WO2018069002A1
Application number: PCT/EP2017/073549
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tumay CITAK; Hasret GURSOY; Ismail Cem Bastuji; Serhat GONCU
Original assignee: Arcelik Anonim Sirketi
Priority date: 2016-10-10
Filing date: 2017-09-19
Publication date: 2018-04-19

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stemware holder (1) suitable for using in a dishwasher, comprising a body (2), more than one holding element (3) that is disposed on the body (2) and that grabs the stemware at the stem part, and at least one support element (4) that is disposed on the body (2) and whereon the of the stemware is placed.

Description

A STEMWARE HOLDER SUITABLE FOR USING IN A DISHWASHER

The present invention relates to a stemware holder suitable for using in a dishwasher.

In dishwashers, washing process is realized by spraying water onto items to be washed. With high water flow rate, the washing process is shortened and the efficiency is increased. However, with the effect of the sprayed water, items may be scattered sometimes. This may cause damage in delicate items. In order to prevent the delicate items from being damaged, the said items must be carefully placed into the washing cabin. To this end, various holder partitions for fastening the delicate items in the washing cabin are developed. The stemware is generally placed into partitions reserved for glasses in the washing cabin. Various holders on the glass partitions are developed for washing the stemware. However, when not used, the holders occupy unnecessary space in the washing cabin. Therefore, portable stemware washing accessories that can be placed into the washing cabin are used. When not used, the stemware washing accessory is removed from the inside of the washing cabin. However, even when not used, the said stemware washing accessories with wide surfaces for placing a large number of stemware occupy much space outside the washer, for example in kitchen cabinets or shelves. This situation causes user dissatisfaction.

In the state of the art International Patent Application Document No. WO2016034200, a portable stemmed object holding assembly suitable for using in a dishwasher, occupying less space when not used is disclosed.

The aim of the present invention is the realization of a stemware holder suitable for using in a dishwasher and providing ease of utilization.

The stemware holder realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention and explicated in the claims is suitable for using in a dishwasher and comprises a body. A plurality of holding elements for holding the stemware from the stem are provided on the body. The stemware holder is placed into the dishwasher. When the stemware holder is not required in the dishwasher, the stemware holder is removed from the inside of the dishwasher and stored outside.

The stemware holder of the present invention comprises at least one support element that is fixed on the body by means of a fixing element and that can rotate around the fixing element. The fixing element extends in the vertical axis so as to enable the support element to be fixed onto the body. The support element fixed onto the body at a single point can rotate around the fixing element.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder comprises the support element having an open position and a closed position. The support element is shifted to the open and closed positions by being rotated around the fixing element. In order to achieve the closed position, the support element is rotated around the fixing element toward the inside of the body. In order to achieve the open position, the support element is rotated around the fixing element away from the body. When in the closed position, the support element is under or above at least one support element. When in the open position, the support element is suitable for placing stemware thereon.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder comprises the fixing element that is disposed on the body and whereon the support elements are attached. The support elements are disposed on the fixing element so as to be one above the other.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder comprises the support elements that can be positioned at different levels since the support elements are disposed one above the other. Thus, stemware with different lengths can be placed onto the stemware holder.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder comprises the support element that can be completely stored in the body volume when in the closed position. Thus, the stemware holder occupies less space than being stored outside the dishwasher.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder comprises more than one protrusion that is disposed on the support element. When the support element is in the closed position, the protrusions are fitted into the support element. When the support element is changed to the open position, the protrusions vertically extend from the support element toward the rim of the stemware. Thus, the stemware is enabled to be centered on the support element.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder comprises a locking element that enables the protrusions to be locked on the support element. By means of the locking element, the protrusions are enabled to be locked on the support element when the support element is in the closed position. Thus, the protrusions do not prevent the support element from shifting to the closed position.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder comprises the support element of which the end parts are inclined upwards from the base of the body. Thereby, the drying performance is increased.

The stemware holder realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:

Figure 1 - is the view of the stemware holder when the support element is in the closed position.

Figure 2 - is the view of the stemware holder when the support element is in the open position.

The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:

Stemware holder
Body
Holding element
Support element
Fixing element
Projection
Locking element
Upright element
Beam
Base
A- Open position

K- Closed position

The stemware holder (1) suitable for using in a dishwasher comprises two opposite upright elements (8), a base (10) joining the upright elements (8) at the lower parts thereof, a beam (9) that joins the upright elements (8) at a part close to the top thereof, and more than one holding element (3) that is disposed on the beam (9) and that is suitable for grabbing the stemware at the stem part. The holding elements (3) grab the stemware at the stem part. The stemware holder (1) is placed into the dishwasher when required. When not in use, the stemware holder (1) is stored outside the dishwasher.

The stemware holder (1) of the present invention comprises at least one support element (4) that is pivotably mounted onto the base (10) by means of a fixing element (5) and that enables the rim of the stemware to be placed thereon. The rim of the stemware bears against the support element (4). Thus, the stemware is enabled to be washed and dried more easily. The support element (4) is fixed onto the body (2) at a single point by means of the fixing element (5). The support element (4) rotates around the fixing element (5). Thus, the stemware holder (1) can be used at different positions, thus providing ease of utilization (Figure 1, Figure 2).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder (1) comprises the support element (4) having a closed position (K) wherein the support element (4) is positioned under or above at least one support element (4) and an open position wherein the support element (4) is moved away from the body (2) by being rotated around the fixing element (5) for placing the stemware. When the stemware holder (1) is in the open position (A), the end parts of the support elements (4) are positioned away from the body (2). When in the open position (A), the stemware can be placed onto the support element (4). The support element (4) changes position by being rotated around the fixing element (5). When in the closed position (K), the support element (4) gets close to the body (2). Thus, when the support elements (4) are in the closed position (K), the stemware holder (1) is enabled to occupy less space (Figure 1, Figure 2).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder (1) comprises the fixing element (5) that is disposed on the base (10) and whereon the support elements (4) are attached one above the other. The support elements (4) are disposed on the fixing element (5) so as to be one above the other. The fixing element (5) enables the support elements (4) to be fixed onto the body (2). (Figure 1).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder (1) comprises the support elements (4) that have different distances to the holding elements (3) and that enable stemware with different lengths to be placed thereon since the support elements (4) are positioned one above the other and rotate around a single fixing element (5). The support elements (4) are mounted one above the other. Thus, a height difference is obtained between the lowermost support element (4) and the uppermost support element (4). Stemware with different lengths can be placed onto the support elements (4) at different levels (Figure 2).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder (1) comprises the support element (4) that is shifted to the closed position (K) when not in use so as to be stored in the body (2) volume. While being shifted to the closed position (K), the support elements (4) are pushed into the body (2). When in the closed position (K), the support elements (4) do not occupy any space out of the body (2) and can be completely concealed in the body (2). Thus, the stemware holder (1) is enabled to occupy less space in the closed position (K) (Figure 1).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder (1) comprises more than one protrusion (6) that is disposed at the end parts of the support elements (4), that is disposed in the support element (4) parallel to the support element (4) when the support element (4) is in the closed position (K) and that vertically extends from the support element (4) towards the rim of the stemware when the support element (4) is in the open position (A). By means of the protrusions (6) disposed at the support element (4) end parts against which the rim of the stemware bears, the stemware is enabled to be centered on the support element (4). Thus, the stemware moving a little when water is sprayed during the washing process is prevented from dislodging from the stemware holder (1) (Figure 1).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder (1) comprises the protrusion (6) that is oppositely disposed on the support element (4) and that enables a plurality of stemware to be oppositely placed onto each support element (4).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder (1) comprises a locking element (7) that enables the protrusion (6) to be locked on the support element (4) when the support element (4) is in the closed position (K). By means of the locking element (7), the protrusions (6) are locked onto the support elements (4) when the support elements (4) are shifted to the closed position (K). Thus, the protrusions (6) do not prevent the support elements (4) from shifting to the closed position (K).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the stemware holder (1) comprises the support element (4) of which the end parts are inclined upwards from the base (10). By means of the inclined support elements (4), the stemware is placed onto the support element (4) in an inclined manner. Thereby, the washing and drying performance is increased.

By means of the present invention, a portable stemware holder (1) suitable for using in a dishwasher is realized. Thus, the stemware is prevented from scattering in the dishwasher and from being damaged during the washing process. The stemware holder (1) can be stored outside the dishwasher when not in use. The support element (4) that is disposed on the stemware holder (1) and whereon the stemware is placed has an open position (A) and a closed position (K). When in use, the support element (4) is in the open position (A). When not in use, the support element (4) is shifted to the closed position (K), thus is enabled to occupy no space outside the body (2).

Claims

A stemware holder (1) suitable for using in a dishwasher, comprising two opposite upright elements (8), a base (10) joining the upright elements (8) at the lower parts thereof, a beam (9) that joins the upright elements (8) at a part close to the top thereof, and more than one holding element (3) that is disposed on the beam (9) and that is suitable for grabbing the stemware at the stem part, characterized by at least one support element (4) that is pivotably mounted onto the base (10) by means of a fixing element (5) and that enables the rim of the stemware to be placed thereon.
A stemware holder (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the support element (4) having a closed position (K) wherein the support element (4) is positioned under or above at least one support element (4) and an open position wherein the support element (4) is moved away from the body (2) by being rotated around the fixing element (5) for placing the stemware.
A stemware holder (1) as in Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterized by the fixing element (5) that is disposed on the base (10) and whereon the support elements (4) are attached one above the other.
A stemware holder (1) as in any one of Claim 2 and Claim 3, characterized by the support elements (4) that have different distances to the holding elements (3) and that enable stemware with different lengths to be placed thereon since the support elements (4) are positioned one above the other and rotate around a single fixing element (5).
A stemware holder (1) as in any one of Claim 2 to Claim 4, characterized by the support element (4) that is shifted to the closed position (K) and positioned in the body (2) volume when not in use.
A stemware holder (1) as in any one of Claim 2 to Claim 5, characterized by more than one protrusion (6) that is disposed at the end parts of the support elements (4), that is disposed in the support element (4) parallel to the support element (4) when the support element (4) is in the closed position (K) and that vertically extends from the support element (4) towards the rim of the stemware when the support element (4) is in the open position (A).
A stemware holder (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the protrusion (6) that is oppositely disposed on the support element (4) and that enables a plurality of stemware to be placed on each support element (4).
A stemware holder (1) as in any one of Claim 2 to Claim 7, characterized by a locking element (7) that enables the protrusion (6) to be locked on the support element (4) when the support element (4) is in the closed position (K).
A stemware holder (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the support element (4) of which the end parts are inclined upwards from the base (10).