JP2000000127A - Sink with dish washing-drying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sink with a dish washing-drying device which enables selection of the level of the capacity according to the request to a customer in the installation of a dish washing-drying device on a sink, moreover, highly hinder adhesion of scale and leftovers onto a seam or the like of the sink regardless of any increase in the capacity while achieving easier servicing and limited trouble along with excellent workability. SOLUTION: There are provided a sink part disposed on a counter 2 of a sink 1, a mounting frame 27 which has a feeding port 27a at the center thereof and is arranged in an opening part 4 provided on one side of the sink part, a dish washing-drying device 10 which is arranged in a cabinet of the sink 1 and held on the mounting frame 27 and a lid body 29 which is pivoted on the mounting frame 27 to open or close the feeding port 27a. A washing-drying tank 11 composing the dish washing-drying device 10 is constituted of a lower washing-drying tank 12 provided with a washing water jetting nozzle and an upper washing-drying tank 13. A mounting flange 12b of the lower washing- drying tank 12 is joined on a lower mounting flange 13a of the upper washing- drying tank 13 and an upper mounting flange 13d of the upper washing-drying tank 13 is fixed on the mounting frame 27.

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, since a dishwasher and a sink are manufactured and sold separately, work in the sink and work by the dishwasher are mutually related works. However, since they are arranged at different positions, there is an inconvenience that the work procedure is degraded using wasteful work.

In order to solve such a problem, for example, a kitchen washing machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-28666 has been proposed. In this washing machine, a dishwasher is incorporated into a sink and integrally formed, the washing tank is divided into an upper tank and a lower tank, and these two washing tanks are connected with an elastic body that can be extended and contracted. The depth of the washing tank is made variable by expansion and contraction of the elastic body. In another embodiment of the prior art, the washing tank is divided into an upper tank and a lower tank, and both washing tanks are connected by a bellows-like member, and the depth of the washing tank is made variable by expansion and contraction of the bellows-like member. Are shown.

[0004]

In the above-described dishwasher, when an elastic body or a bellows-like member connecting the upper tank and the lower tank constituting the washing tank is attached, each joint is placed inside the washing tank. Special attention must be paid to the leakage of the washing water, and the production is troublesome and requires many man-hours. Also, because the inner wall of the cleaning tank is provided with irregularities,
There are various problems, such as water stains and garbage being easily adhered, care is troublesome, and it is difficult to care for cleaning dirt on the upper inner wall.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. When a dishwasher is installed on a sink, the size of the dishwasher can be selected according to the customer's request. Even if the size is large, it is difficult for scales and residual vegetables to adhere to the seams, etc., and it is easy to care for,
It is another object of the present invention to provide a sink with a dishwasher and dryer with excellent workability and less trouble.

[0006]

(1) A sink with a dishwasher according to the present invention comprises a sink provided on a counter and an opening provided on one side of the sink having an inlet in the center. A mounting frame provided in the unit, a dishwasher / dryer provided in the cabinet of the sink and held by the mounting frame, and a lid pivotally supported by the mounting frame and opening and closing its inlet. A washing / drying tank which constitutes the dishwasher / dryer is constituted by a lower washing / drying tank provided with a jet nozzle of washing water, and an upper washing / drying tank, and a mounting flange and an upper part of the lower washing / drying tank are provided. The lower mounting flange of the washing / drying tank is joined, and the upper mounting flange of the upper washing / drying tank is fixed to the mounting frame.

(2) The mounting flange of the lower cleaning / drying tank and the lower mounting flange of the upper cleaning / drying tank of (1) are detachably joined by a joining member.

(3) The mounting flange of the lower cleaning / drying tank of (1) or (2) above and the lower mounting flange of the upper cleaning / drying tank are joined via a seal member.

(4) The mounting flange of the lower cleaning / drying tank and the upper mounting flange of the upper cleaning / drying tank of the above (1) are provided with a screw hole and a concave groove for mounting a seal member, respectively, and fixed independently to the mounting frame. It was configured to be able to.

(5) A spray nozzle for washing water is provided on the side wall of the lower washing and drying tank of (1). (6) A spray nozzle for washing water is provided in the upper washing and drying tank of (1) or (5). (7) The water supply pipe for supplying cleaning water to the injection nozzle provided in the upper washing / drying tank of the above (6) and the water supply pipe of the injection nozzle provided in the lower washing / drying tank were detachably connected by a water supply pipe.

(8) The water supply pipe of the injection nozzle provided in the upper washing / drying tank of (7) can be closed. (9) The tableware basket of (1) or (6) was formed corresponding to the lower washing / drying tank and the upper washing / drying tank, respectively.

(10) The inner dimension of the upper washing / drying tank of (1) is formed larger than the inner dimension of the lower washing / drying tank. (11) A small tableware basket is placed on the bottom of the upper washing / drying tank of (10).

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First Embodiment First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the figure, 1 is a sink, 2 is a counter of the sink 1, and a sink 3 and one side of the sink 3 are provided with an opening for mounting a dishwasher to be described later, which is recessed in one step and opened to the concave portion 2a. A part 4 is provided. Reference numeral 5 denotes a drain port provided at the bottom of the sink part 3, and a drain pipe (not shown) is connected to the drain port 5 and is taken out outdoors. Reference numeral 6 denotes a cabinet that supports the counter 2 and has a storage unit and the like. A front opening of the cabinet 6 is provided with a door 7 that can be opened and closed. Reference numeral 8 denotes a door provided in parallel with the door 7 and provided corresponding to the opening 4. 9 is a wall on the back of the sink 1. In the following description, the wall 9 side (the rear side of the sink 1) is called a wall side, and the opposite side (the front side of the sink 1) is called a front side.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a dish washer / dryer installed in the cabinet 6 below the opening 4 via a support 26. Reference numeral 11 denotes a washing / drying tank constituting the dish washer / dryer 10. In the washing / drying tank 11, reference numeral 12 denotes a bottomed cylindrical washing / drying tank which forms the lower part of the washing / drying tank 11, 12a denotes a water storage tank provided at the lower part of the lower washing / drying tank 12, and 12b denotes a lower washing tank. A substantially inverted L-shaped mounting flange 12c provided on the outer periphery of the upper end of the drying tank 12, and a concave groove 12c formed on the entire upper surface of the mounting flange 12b is provided with a seal member 15 mounted thereon. The height (thickness) of the seal member 15 is slightly lower (thinner) than the depth of the concave groove 12c.

Numeral 13 denotes an upper washing / drying tank connected to the upper part of the lower washing / drying tank 12, and the inner wall thereof has a lower washing / drying tank 12
It is formed so as to be flush with the inner wall. 13a
Is a lower mounting flange formed in an L-shape on the outer periphery of the lower end of the upper washing and drying tank 13, and 13b is a plurality of guide bosses projecting downward at appropriate intervals on the entire lower surface of the lower mounting flange 13a. The outer diameter is formed slightly smaller than the width of the concave groove 12c provided in the mounting flange 12b of the lower washing and drying tank 12. 13c is a lower mounting flange 13a
A plurality of locking holes provided at appropriate intervals on the outer peripheral side of the guide boss 13b.

Reference numeral 13d denotes a substantially L-shaped upper mounting flange provided on the outer periphery of the upper end of the upper washing / drying tank 13, and 13e denotes a plurality of screw holes provided at appropriate intervals on the entire circumference of the upper mounting flange 13d. is there. 13f is a groove provided on the entire periphery of the upper mounting flange 13d outside the screw hole 13e, and the groove 13f is provided in the groove 13f.
A sealing member 16 having an L-shaped cross section slightly higher (thicker) than the depth f is mounted.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a plurality of joining members for joining the lower washing / drying tank 12 and the upper washing / drying tank 13, and is made of a tough and highly springy material such as a stainless spring plate, and has a substantially U-shape. Locking portions 14a and 14b are formed at both free ends, and are bent substantially inwardly toward the inside.

The joining member 14 is connected to the lower washing / drying tank 12.
When the lower mounting flange 13a of the upper washing / drying tank 13 is placed on the mounting flange 12b of the first and the two are integrally joined, one of the locking portions 14a is connected to the lower mounting flange 13a.
And the other locking portion 14b
Is engaged with the shoulder of the mounting flange 12b. Therefore, in this joined state, the guide boss 13b provided on the lower mounting flange 13a of the upper cleaning / drying tank 13 has the concave groove 1 provided on the mounting flange 12b of the lower cleaning / drying tank 12.
2c and the sealing member 15 mounted in the concave groove 12c.
Crimp to Thereby, both mounting flanges 12b, 1
3a is in close contact with airtight, and upper and lower washing and drying tanks 12, 1
3 can be kept flush.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a water supply pipe for cleaning water provided at the center of the water storage tank 12a of the cleaning / drying tank 11, and reference numeral 18 denotes a water supply pipe for the water supply pipe 1.
7 is a disk-shaped spray nozzle for spraying the flushed cleaning water. 19 is a heater provided in the water storage tank 12a,
Reference numeral 20 denotes a side water supply pipe disposed along the outer wall of the lower cleaning / drying tank 12 of the cleaning / drying tank 11, and 21 denotes a side water supply pipe 2.
No. 0 is a disk-shaped side jet nozzle disposed in the lower washing and drying tank 12.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a washing and drying tank 1 for storing tableware 23 and the like.
A washing and drying tank 1 with a tableware basket detachably accommodated in 1
When housed in the inside 1, the bottom portion faces the injection nozzle 18, and one side portion faces the side injection nozzle 21. 2
Reference numeral 2a denotes a partition part for dividing the tableware basket 22 into two upper and lower stages, whereby upper and lower two chambers are formed. In the upper stage, for example, relatively small tableware such as a bowl and a small dish are stored, and in the lower stage, for example, A relatively large tableware such as a large plate, a medium plate, and a bowl can be stored.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a housing that covers the lower part and the outer periphery of the washing / drying tank 11, reference numeral 25 denotes a height-adjustable support leg provided on the lower surface of the housing 24, and reference numeral 26 denotes the dishwasher / dryer 10 supported in the cabinet 6. It is a support base.

Reference numeral 27 denotes a mounting frame provided so as to cover the opening 4 from the upper surface side of the counter 2. As shown in FIGS.
It is formed in a substantially flat shape and is accommodated in the concave portion 2 a of the counter 2. Reference numeral 27a denotes an input port opened at the center of the mounting frame 27, and 27b denotes a plurality of screw insertion holes provided at appropriate intervals on the outer peripheral portion of the input port 27a. It is provided corresponding to the screw hole 13e provided in the upper mounting flange 13d of the washing and drying tank 13 (FIG. 4).

Reference numeral 27c denotes an operation unit provided on the wall side of the mounting frame 27, 27d denotes an operation panel thereof, and 27e denotes an operation unit 27c.
Are hinge portions provided on both sides of the hinge. Reference numeral 28 denotes a fixing screw which is screwed into the screw hole 13e provided in the upper mounting flange 13d of the upper washing and drying tank 13 of the dishwashing and drying tank 10 from the screw insertion hole 27b of the mounting frame 27 through the screw insertion hole of the counter 2.

Numeral 29 denotes a flat lid, which comprises an upper lid 29a and a lower lid 29b as shown in FIG. 7, which is detachably mounted on a hinge 27e provided on the mounting frame 27, and faces the wall. To open and close the input port 27a. This lid 29
A hinge receiving portion 29c pivotally attached to the hinge portion 27e of the mounting frame 27 is provided on both sides of the wall side of the mounting frame 27, and a locking device for locking the lid body 29 to the mounting frame 27 is provided at the front center portion. , And a seal packing 29e (FIG. 4) which is in close contact with the mounting frame 27 is provided on the lower surface of the lower lid 29b.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the lower cleaning / drying tank 12 and the upper cleaning / drying tank 13 are joined by attaching the mounting flanges 12b and 13a provided respectively to the cleaning / drying tank 13 by the joining member 14. Since the tank 11 is configured, a small-capacity type or large-capacity type dishwasher 10 can be appropriately selected and installed according to a customer's request.

That is, when the dishwasher / dryer 10 is of a small capacity type, as shown in FIG. 8, the joining member 14 is removed, the upper washing / drying tank 13 is removed, and the lower washing / drying tank 1 is removed.
The sealing member 1 having the same L-shaped cross section as the sealing member 16 mounted in the concave groove 12c of the mounting flange 12b of the second mounting groove 13f of the upper mounting flange 13d of the upper washing / drying tank 13 in the concave groove 12c of the mounting flange 12b.
6 can be installed in close contact with the lower surface of the counter 2, and at the same time, a high support base 26 can be selected and the dishwasher 10 can be installed, so that the installation flange 12b can be easily modified without any modification. Thus, the small-scale dishwasher / dryer 10 can be airtightly installed on the sink 1.

Next, an example of a procedure for assembling the dishwasher 10 into the sink 1 according to the embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described. First, the seal member 15 is mounted in the concave groove 12c provided in the mounting flange 12b of the lower washing / drying tank 12. Next, the mounting flange 12
The lower mounting flange 13a of the upper washing / drying tank 13 is placed on b. At this time, the guide boss 13b of the lower mounting flange 13a is
B is fitted into the concave groove 12c provided in b, and is pressed against the seal member 15.

In this state, a plurality of locations of the mounting flange 12b of the lower cleaning / drying tank 12 and the lower mounting flange 13a of the upper cleaning / drying tank 13 are joined by the joining member 14. At this time, the locking portion 14a of the joining member 14 is locked in a locking hole 13c provided in the lower mounting flange 13a of the upper cleaning / drying tank 13, and the locking portion 14b is a shoulder of the mounting flange 12b of the lower cleaning / drying tank 12. And the cleaning and drying tanks 12 and 13 are integrally joined. Since the joining member 14 is rich in spring properties, the mounting flanges 12b and 13a of both the washing and drying tanks 12 and 13 can be hermetically adhered via the sealing member 15.

Next, the assembled washing / drying tank 11 is covered with a housing 24 provided with support legs 25 and is fixed to the washing / drying tank 11, thereby constituting the dishwasher / dryer 10. Then, the dishwasher / dryer 10 is placed on the support 26, and the support 26
And is carried into the cabinet 6. At this time, if the casters are provided on the support 26, the loading is easy.

Next, the upper mounting flange 13 d of the upper washing / drying tank 13 constituting the washing / drying tank 11 is brought into contact with the lower surface of the counter 2 via the seal member 16 while adjusting the height of the support leg 25. Next, the mounting frame 27 is attached to the opening 4.
The fixing screw 28 housed in the concave portion 2a of the counter 2 from above and inserted into the screw insertion hole 27b is inserted into the screw hole 13e provided in the upper mounting flange 13d of the upper washing / drying tank 13 from the screw insertion hole of the counter 2. The counter member 2 is screwed in and tightened until the seal member 16 attached to the concave groove 13f is pressed against the lower surface of the counter 2. Thereby, the upper mounting flange 13d
Is hermetically fixed to the lower surface of the counter 2 via a sealing member 16.

When the tightening of the fixing screw 28 is completed, the support leg 25 is readjusted, and its position is adjusted so that the dishwasher 10 is almost placed on the support 26. Next, the hinge receiving portion 29c of the lid 29, which is formed by previously connecting the upper lid 29a and the lower lid 29b, is attached to the hinge 27e of the mounting frame 27 so as to be freely opened and closed.

As a result, the mounting frame 27 and the lid 29 are accommodated in the concave portion 2a of the counter 2, and the upper surface of the lid 29 is positioned substantially flush with the upper surface of the counter 2. further,
Since the seal packing 29e is provided on the lower surface of the lid 29 so as to be in close contact with the mounting frame 27, when the lid 29 is closed, the cleaning water, steam, or dry hot air in the cleaning / drying tank 11 does not leak outside. Absent. Finally, although not shown, the water supply pipe is connected to the water supply source, the drainage pipe is connected to the drainage source, the ground wire is grounded, and the power plug is connected to the power source. 1 is completed.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, the handle 29d is operated to release the lock with the attachment frame 27, the lid 29 is opened, and the dirty tableware 23 is stored in the tableware basket 22 in the washing and drying tank 11. Of course, the tableware basket 22 may be taken out of the dishwashing / drying tank 11 and housed in the dishwashing / drying tank 11 and then stored in the dishwashing / drying tank 11 again. When the tableware 23 is stored, the opening 29a of the washing and drying tank 11 is closed by the lid 29 while holding the handle 29d, and the handle 29d is operated to lock the lid 29 to the mounting frame 27.

Next, when the power switch of the operation panel 27d is turned on, the water supply valve 39 is opened to supply the cleaning water from the water supply pipe 39a to the cleaning / drying tank 11, and a predetermined amount of the cleaning water is stored in the water storage tank 12a. , The water supply valve 39 automatically closes. At this time, drain valve of drain pipe (not shown)
Is closed, the washing water in the washing and drying tank 11 does not flow out of the drain pipe.

Next, the heater 19 provided in the water storage tank 12a is energized to heat the washing water to a desired temperature. Then, the washing water heated by driving the water supply pump 17 a is supplied to the water supply pipe 17.
And the cleaning water is sprayed from the injection nozzle 18 and the side injection nozzle 21 to wash the tableware 23 in the tableware basket 22. At this time, since the injection nozzle 18 and the side injection nozzle 21 are installed so as to face the bottom and the side of the tableware basket 22, the injection nozzles 18 and the side injection nozzles 21 are uniformly sprayed to the tableware 23 and the like stored in the lower and upper stages of the tableware basket 22. It does not cause uneven cleaning. The washing water sprayed into the washing and drying tank 11 falls and collects in the water storage tank 12a, and is sprayed again from the spray nozzle 18 and the side spray nozzle 21 to wash the tableware 23 and repeat this circulation.

After a lapse of a predetermined time, the power supply to the heater 19 and the water supply pump 17a is stopped, and then the drain valve is opened, and the wastewater in the washing / drying tank 11 is discharged from the drain pipe to the outside. When all drainage is completed, the drain valve is closed and the water supply valve 39 is opened to supply the washing water into the washing and drying tank 11. Thereafter, rinsing of the dishes 23 in the tableware basket 22 is performed by the same operation as the above-described cleaning step, and draining is performed again after rinsing for a predetermined time. This rinsing and draining is repeated several times.

After the rinsing and draining have been performed a predetermined number of times, the heater 19 and the blower 39b are energized with the water supply valve 39 and the drain valve closed, and the blower 39b is driven to drive the air from the air inlet 39c into the washing / drying tank 11. In the air.
This air is heated by the heater 19 to become hot air, and enters a drying process for the entire area of the tableware 23 and the washing and drying tank 11. After a lapse of a predetermined time, power supply to the heater 19 and the blower 39b is stopped, and the drying process ends. Thereby, all of the washing and drying steps of the tableware 23 and the like are completed. Tableware 23
When is cooled, the lid 29 is unlocked to open the lid 29, and the tableware basket 22 or the tableware 23 in the tableware basket 22 is opened.
Take out.

According to the sink with a dishwasher / dryer configured as described above, a dishwasher / dryer can be installed with good workability not only in a new sink but also in an existing sink. Further, a large-capacity type or small-capacity type washing / drying tank can be appropriately selected and installed easily without any modification of the upper and lower washing / drying tanks according to a customer's request. Also, since the upper and lower washing and drying tanks are joined via a seal member, there is no danger of washing water or steam leaking from the joint, and the upper inner peripheral surface is formed flush and there is no step, so there is no dirt or residue. Since the greens are hard to adhere, it can be easily cleaned.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Reference numeral 30 denotes an upper washing / drying tank mounted and fixed on the lower washing / drying tank 12 constituting the washing / drying tank 11.
It has substantially the same structure as the upper cleaning / drying tank 13 of the first embodiment. Reference numeral 31 denotes a side jet nozzle provided on the inner wall of the upper washing / drying tank 31, and 32 denotes a side water supply pipe for supplying washing water to the side jet nozzle 31, and as shown in FIG. Side injection nozzle 2 provided in drying tank 12
The first side water supply pipe 20 is connected to a branch pipe 20 a by a water supply pipe 33.

Numeral 34 (FIG. 12) designates large dishes such as large dishes and bowls housed in the lower washing / drying tank 12.
5 is a large tableware basket, 36 is an upper washing and drying tank 30
A small tableware basket mainly storing small tableware 37 such as a bowl, a small bowl, etc., housed in the inside, for example, hooked on a hanging shelf (not shown) provided on the inner wall of the upper washing and drying tank 30 and stored. . In addition, this small tableware basket 36 is shown in FIG.
As shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG.

Reference numeral 38 (FIG. 13) denotes a water stopcock for closing the branch pipe 20a of the side water supply pipe 20. For example, in a general household, the storage capacity of the tableware 23 is always small and the cleaning is performed by the side injection nozzle 31. If water injection is not required, use side water pipe 2
By closing the 0 branch pipe 20a with the water stopcock 38,
Water supply to the side injection nozzle 31 is stopped, and water leakage and the like are prevented.

In this embodiment, since the nozzle for spraying the washing water is provided on the side wall of the upper washing and drying tank, dishes and the like can be washed evenly in the case of a large-capacity washing and drying tank. In addition, since the water supply pipes of the injection nozzles provided in the upper and lower washing and drying tanks are detachably connected by water supply pipes, the workability can be improved. It is economical because it can be closed so that the supply of washing water can be stopped when not in use.

Further, since the tableware basket is formed corresponding to the lower washing / drying tank and the upper washing / drying tank, respectively, it is possible to easily cope with a large-capacity or small-capacity washing / drying tank.
In addition, since the dishes can be stored in the respective dish baskets according to the shape of the dishes and the like, the washing ability can be improved.

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same parts as those in the first or second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Reference numeral 11 denotes a washing / drying tank that constitutes the dishwasher / dryer 10, and 12 denotes a lower washing / drying tank that constitutes a lower part of the washing / drying tank 11, and a substantially L-shaped mounting flange 12b is provided on an outer periphery of an upper end portion. . Reference numeral 12c denotes a concave groove formed on the entire upper surface of the mounting flange 12b, on which a seal member 15 is mounted. 12d is a plurality of screw holes provided at appropriate intervals on the entire circumference inside the concave groove 12c.

Numeral 40 denotes an upper washing / drying tank provided at the upper part of the lower washing / drying tank 12 and having an inner dimension larger than the inner dimension of the lower washing / drying tank 12. A plurality of guide bosses 40b are provided on the lower surface of the lower rinsing / drying tank 12 at appropriate intervals so as to fit into concave grooves 12c provided on the mounting flange 12b. Reference numeral 40c denotes a plurality of screw insertion holes provided at appropriate intervals inside the guide boss 40b.

Reference numeral 40d denotes a substantially L-shaped upper mounting flange provided on the outer periphery of the upper end of the upper washing / drying tank 40. A plurality of screw holes 40e are provided at appropriate intervals over the entire circumference. Has a concave groove 40 all around.
f is provided, and the seal member 16 is mounted. 41
Is inserted into a screw insertion hole 40c provided in a lower mounting flange 40a of the upper cleaning / drying tank 40, and the lower cleaning / drying tank 12
A fixing screw that is screwed into a screw hole 12d provided in the mounting flange 12b and integrally joins both the washing and drying tanks 12, 40.

In the dishwasher / dryer 10 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the capacity of the washing / drying tank 11, especially the upper washing / drying tank 40, is formed larger than that of the lower washing / drying tank 12, so that the dish basket is used. By devising, it is possible to further increase the number of stored tableware and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the tableware basket is formed in two stages of a lower basket 34a and an upper basket 37a, so that the upper basket 37a is placed on the lower mounting flap 40a of the upper washing and drying tank 40. Therefore, the storage and handling of tableware and the like can be improved. Further, by providing the side jet nozzle 31 described in the second embodiment also on the inner wall of the upper cleaning / drying tank 40, the cleaning performance can be further improved. In this embodiment, too, the upper cleaning / drying tank 40 is removed and the lower cleaning / drying tank 1 is removed.
2 can be directly mounted on the mounting frame 27.

In the above description, the case where the disk-shaped injection nozzle is provided at the lower part and the side part of the washing and drying tank has been described. However, the washing water injection method and the structure of the injection nozzle are not limited to this. Any suitable method and structure can be used. In addition, although a case has been described in which a coupling member or a screw made of a spring material is used for coupling the upper and lower washing and drying tanks, other means may be used.

[0050]

(1) A sink with a dishwasher according to the present invention is disposed in a sink provided on a counter and an opening provided on one side of the sink with an inlet in the center. A dishwasher provided in the cabinet of the sink, the dishwasher / dryer held by the attachment frame, and a lid pivotally supported by the attachment frame to open and close the inlet. Is composed of a lower washing / drying tank equipped with a washing water spray nozzle and an upper washing / drying tank, and a mounting flange of the lower washing / drying tank is joined to a lower mounting flange of the upper washing / drying tank. Since the upper mounting flange of the upper washing / drying tank is fixed to the mounting frame, the following effects can be obtained.

In addition to a new sink, a dishwasher can be installed on an existing sink with good workability. In addition, when installing the dishwasher, a large-capacity type or small-capacity type washing / drying tank can be appropriately selected and installed according to a customer's request. Furthermore, since the inner surface of the washing and drying tank is formed flush and has no steps, dirt and garbage do not easily adhere to the washing and drying tank, and can be easily cleaned, so that a sink with a dishwasher and dryer that is easy to use can be obtained. it can.

(2) Since the mounting flange of the lower cleaning / drying tank and the lower mounting flange of the upper cleaning / drying tank of (1) are detachably joined by a joining member, a large capacity type washing / drying tank is provided. Is easy to assemble.

(3) Since the mounting flange of the lower cleaning / drying tank of (1) or (2) and the lower mounting flange of the upper cleaning / drying tank are joined via a seal member, the washing water or steam from the joint is provided. Such leakage can be reliably prevented.

(4) The mounting flange of the lower washing / drying tank and the upper mounting flange of the upper washing / drying tank of the above (1) are provided with a screw hole and a concave groove for mounting a sealing member, respectively, and fixed independently to the mounting frame. Because it was configured to be able to
Upper and lower cleaning is required when installing a small-capacity washing / drying tank using only the lower washing / drying tank, or when installing a large-capacity washing / drying tank that combines the lower washing / drying tank and the upper washing / drying tank. Selection and construction can be easily performed without any modification of the drying tank.

(5) Since the jet nozzle for washing water is provided on the side wall of the lower washing / drying tank in (1), the washing ability of dishes and the like housed in the washing / drying tank can be improved.

(6) Since the washing water spray nozzle is provided in the upper washing / drying tank of the above (1), dishes and the like can be washed evenly even in a large-capacity washing / drying tank.

(7) The water supply pipe for supplying cleaning water to the spray nozzle provided in the upper washing / drying tank of the above (6) and the water supply pipe of the spray nozzle provided in the lower washing / drying tank are detachably connected by a water supply pipe. Because of the connection, a sink with a dishwasher excellent in workability can be obtained.

(8) Since the water supply pipe of the injection nozzle provided in the upper washing / drying tank of the above (7) can be closed, the upper washing / drying tank can be used when the number of dishes and the like accommodated in the washing / drying tank is small. Since the supply of the washing water can be stopped when the injection nozzle provided in the above is not used, it is economical.

(9) In the dishwasher / dryer of the above (1) or (4), a dish basket is formed corresponding to the lower washing / drying tank and the upper washing / drying tank, respectively, so that the dish basket is formed according to the shape of the dish and the like. It can be stored in each tableware basket,
The cleaning ability can be improved.

(10) Since the inner dimension of the upper washing / drying tank is formed larger than the inner dimension of the lower washing / drying tank, a larger capacity washing / drying tank can be obtained.

(11) Since the small tableware basket is placed on the bottom of the upper washing and drying tank in the above (10), the handleability of the tableware basket is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a lid of the dishwasher of FIG. 1 is opened.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the mounting frame of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the lid of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of another example of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a main part of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of another example of the main part of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a longitudinal sectional view of another example of the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a main part of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a longitudinal sectional view of the third embodiment.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 sink, 2 counters, 3 sinks, 4 openings, 6 cabinets, 10 dishwashers, 11
Cleaning / drying tank, 12 Lower cleaning / drying tank, 13, 30, 40
Upper washing / drying tank, 12b Mounting flange, 12c,
13f concave groove, 13a, 40a lower mounting flange,
13d, 40d Upper mounting flange, 15, 16 seal member, 18 injection nozzle, 20, 32 water supply pipe, 2
1, 31 side injection nozzle, 22, 34, 36 tableware basket, 23, 35, 37 tableware, etc., 27 mounting frame, 29
Lid, 33 water pipe, 38 stopcock.

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Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A sink provided on a counter of a sink,
A mounting frame having an inlet in the center and disposed in an opening provided on one side of the sink portion, and a dishwasher / dryer disposed in a cabinet of the sink and held by the mounting frame. A lid which is pivotally supported by the mounting frame and opens and closes an inlet thereof; a washing / drying tank which constitutes the dishwasher / dryer; a lower washing / drying tank provided with a spray nozzle for washing water; A washing / drying tank, and joining a mounting flange of the lower washing / drying tank and a lower mounting flange of the upper washing / drying tank,
A sink with a dishwasher, wherein an upper mounting flange of the upper washing and drying tank is fixed to the mounting frame. 2. The sink according to claim 1, wherein the mounting flange of the lower washing / drying tank and the lower mounting flange of the upper washing / drying tank are detachably joined by a joining member. 3. A sink with a dishwasher and dryer according to claim 1, wherein a mounting flange of the lower cleaning / drying tank and a lower mounting flange of the upper cleaning / drying tank are joined via a seal member. 4. The mounting flange of the lower washing / drying tank and the upper mounting flange of the upper washing / drying tank are provided with a groove for mounting a screw hole and a sealing member, respectively, so that they can be independently fixed to the mounting frame. The sink with a dishwasher / dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: 5. The sink with a dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein a spray nozzle for washing water is provided on a side wall of the lower washing and drying tank. 6. The sink with a dishwasher / dryer according to claim 1, wherein a spray nozzle for washing water is provided in the upper washing / drying tank. 7. A water supply pipe for supplying cleaning water to an injection nozzle provided in an upper cleaning / drying tank and a water supply pipe for an injection nozzle provided in a lower cleaning / drying tank are detachably connected by a water supply pipe. A sink with a dishwasher according to claim 6. 8. The sink with a dishwasher according to claim 7, wherein the water supply pipe of the injection nozzle provided in the upper washing and drying tank is configured to be able to be closed. 9. The sink with dishwasher / dryer according to claim 1, wherein the dish basket is formed corresponding to the lower washing / drying tank and the upper washing / drying tank, respectively. 10. The sink with a dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the inner dimension of the upper washing / drying tank is larger than the inner dimension of the lower washing / drying tank. 11. A sink with a dishwasher and dryer according to claim 10, wherein a small dish basket is placed on the bottom of the upper washing and drying tank.