KR101875941B1 - A rack device and a dishwasher including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rack apparatus and a dishwasher including the rack apparatus.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rack apparatus comprising: a first rack provided with a plurality of frames to form a storage space; And a table rack rotatably coupled to the first rack, wherein the table rack includes: a frame engaging portion coupled to the frame; A guide provided on at least one side of the frame engaging portion and interfering with the frame to fix the dish rack in a first position; And a guide hole formed between the frame engaging portion and the guide portion and guiding the cup holder to be moved upward or downward.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a rack device and a dishwasher including the same,

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a dishwasher.

Generally, a dishwasher is a device that cleans dishes by spraying washing water on dishwashes containing food or dirt.

In the interior of the dishwasher, there is provided a washing tank in which a washing space is formed, and the washing tank may be provided with a rack device for storing dishes. The rack apparatus may be provided so as to be capable of being drawn out to the outside from the washing tub. To this end, a guide rail for guiding the movement of the rack device is provided in the washing tank, and the rack device may be provided with a roller device which is movable along the guide rail.

As shown in Fig. 8, the conventional table apparatus is provided with a plurality of rack apparatuses 1, 2.

More specifically, the plurality of racks 1 and 2 include a first rack 1 and a second rack 2 provided separately from the upper side of the first rack 1. The first rack (1) and the second rack (2) are configured such that a plurality of wires are coupled to form a storage space therein. A separate basket for accommodating the dishes may be provided in the racks 1, 2.

In the first rack 1, a dish rack 3 for receiving dishes can be rotatably coupled. The tableware shelf 3 is configured to be able to receive a tableware such as a cup, and to clean the tableware.

The dish rack 3 is provided with a coupling portion 4 to be coupled to the wire of the first rack 1. The dish rack 3 can be rotated around the engaging portion 4. [

When the table shelf 3 is unfolded, that is, at a position indicated by a dotted line in Fig. 8, the tableware can be housed on the upper surface of the table shelf 3. [ On the other hand, when the utensil shelf 3 is folded, that is, at the position indicated by the solid line in Fig. 8, the utensil shelf 3 may not be used.

When the dish rack 3 is to be used, the dish rack 3 can be unfolded. When the dish rack 3 is not used, the dish rack 3 is folded to the first rack 1, It is possible to efficiently utilize the storage space of the apparatus.

However, according to the conventional dishwasher, the second rack 2 and the dish rack 3 interfere with each other during the folding process of the table rack 3, so that the first rack 1 or the second rack 2 2) can not be easily moved (withdrawn).

When the operation of interfering with the second rack 2 and the dish rack 3 is repeated, the second rack 2 or the dish rack 3 is damaged.

In order to prevent such a problem, it is conceivable to widen the distance between the first rack 1 and the second rack 2. However, in this case, the inner space of the dishwasher is unnecessarily increased, This is not easy.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a dishwasher capable of selectively using a dish rack effectively without interfering with a rack and a rack.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rack apparatus comprising: a first rack provided with a plurality of frames to form a storage space; And a table rack rotatably coupled to the first rack, wherein the table rack includes: a frame engaging portion coupled to the frame; A guide provided on at least one side of the frame engaging portion and interfering with the frame to fix the dish rack in a first position; And a guide hole formed between the frame engaging portion and the guide portion and guiding the cup holder to be moved upward or downward.

The dishwasher according to another aspect includes a washing tank in which a washing space is formed; A plurality of racks which are detachably provided in the inside of the washing tub and are disposed apart from each other; And a dish rack provided in the first rack of the plurality of racks so as to be rotatable or movable upward or downward so as to selectively store the dishes, wherein the table rack is provided with a plurality of shelves, A guide hole for guiding the downward movement of the table shelf is included so that the table shelf is not interfered with the second one of the plurality of racks during the switching process.

According to the dishwasher of the embodiment of the present invention, since the shelf unit is provided with a dish rack capable of storing a specific type of dishware, the convenience of use is increased.

In addition, since the dish rack can be selectively used by being rotatably installed in the rack apparatus, the space inside the washing tub can be easily utilized.

In addition, when the dish rack is not used, the table rack is rotated and moved downward so that it can be easily supported on the rack apparatus, thereby preventing the shelf from being broken or the movement of the rack apparatus being restricted during the movement of the rack apparatus .

Further, since the distance between the plurality of rack devices can be increased by the structure of the table rack, the space inside the washing tub can be compactly realized.

1 is a sectional view of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a plurality of rack apparatuses according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 and 4 are views showing a configuration of a dish rack according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a view showing a tableware shelf in an extended position according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the utensil shelf is in the folded position according to the embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view showing the operation of a dish rack according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view showing a configuration of a conventional rack apparatus.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the spirit of the invention is not limited to the embodiments shown and that those skilled in the art, upon reading and understanding the spirit of the invention, may easily suggest other embodiments within the scope of the same concept.

1 is a sectional view of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, a dishwasher 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a case 10 forming an outer appearance, a tub 11 accommodated in the case 10 to form a washing tub, A door 12 provided on the front of the tub 11 to open and close the washing tub 11 and a sump 20 provided below the tub 11 to store wash water.

Inside the tub 11, a plurality of racks 50, 70, 80 accommodating dishes are provided. The plurality of racks 50, 70 and 80 may be guided by guide rails (not shown) provided on the inner surface of the tub 11, and may be drawn out to the front of the tub 11.

The racks 50, 70 and 80 are provided with a first rack 50 disposed at an upper portion of the tub 11 and a second rack 70 disposed at an upper side of the first rack 50 And a third rack 80 spaced apart from the lower side of the first rack 50.

An upper nozzle 16 and a top nozzle 15 are provided on the upper side of the sump 20 so that washing water supplied from the sump 20 is sprayed into the washing tank.

In detail, the lower nozzle 17 is coupled to the upper surface of the sump 20 to spray washing water to the lower portion of the washing tank, and the sprayed washing water is directed to a tableware accommodated in the third rack 80. The sump 20 is provided with a lower nozzle coupling portion 19 to be coupled to the lower nozzle 17.

The upper nozzle 16 is positioned at a central portion of the washing tub and injects washing water toward the first rack 50 or the second rack 70. The top nozzle 15 is connected to the ceiling portion of the tub 11 So that wash water is sprayed downward.

A wash water guide 40 is provided in the tub 11 to allow wash water supplied from a washing pump (not shown) provided in the sump 20 to move. The sump 20 is provided with a guide connection portion 25 connected to the wash water guide 40.

The washing water moved through the washing water guide 40 may be sprayed toward the first rack 50 or the second rack 70 through the top nozzle 15 and the top nozzle 16.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a plurality of racks according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are views showing the configuration of a dish rack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 4, the dishwasher 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first rack 50 and a second rack 70 in which dishes are stored. In the first rack 50 and the second rack 70, a storage space for storing dishes may be formed.

The first rack 50 may be provided with a plurality of wire frames coupled thereto. In detail, the first rack 50 includes a transverse frame 51 extending in the transverse direction. The transverse frames 51 are formed in a substantially rectangular shape and may be provided in a plurality of spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction.

The first rack (50) includes a vertical frame (53) extending in the longitudinal direction. The vertical frame 53 may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the horizontal frame 51 and may be provided in plurality. In addition, the plurality of vertical frames 53 may be disposed apart from each other in the transverse direction.

Due to the combined structure of the horizontal frame 51 and the vertical frame 53, the first rack 50 may have a substantially hexahedral shape that forms a recessed storage space therein.

On the upper side of the first rack (50), a second rack (70) for storing dishes is provided. The second rack 70 may be spaced upward from the upper end of the first rack 50.

The second rack (70) includes a frame (72) forming an outer appearance for forming a storage space therein. The frame 72 may be bent in a substantially rectangular shape and may be provided in a plurality of up and down directions. A separate basket (not shown) for storing dishes may be provided on the inside of the frame 72. The basket may be coupled to and supported by at least one side of the frame 72.

The first rack (50) is provided with a table rack (100) for storing or supporting specific tableware. The specific tableware may include a cup, for example, so that the table shelf 100 may be called a "cup holder ". The table shelf 100 may be rotatably provided in a region where the horizontal frame 51 and the vertical frame 53 are coupled or intersected.

In detail, the table shelf 100 includes a receiving portion 110 in which a tableware is stored or placed, and a handle 150 that is bent in one direction from the receiving portion 110. 5) accommodating the dishes and a lower surface 110b (see FIG. 5) formed on the opposite surface of the upper surface 110a.

The lower surface 110b is provided with a guide portion 130 for guiding rotation or movement of the table shelf 100. [ A plurality of guide portions 130 may be provided.

The guide part 130 is provided with a protrusion 131 projecting from the lower surface 110b and an extension part 133 extending in one direction from the protrusion 131 and a protrusion part 133 extending from the protrusion part 131 and the extending part 133 And a bent portion 132 forming a boundary region. That is, it can be understood that the guide part 130 has a shape that protrudes downward from the lower surface 110b and then is bent and extends forward or backward.

The receiving portion 110 includes a frame coupling portion 120 coupled to the frames 51 and 53. The upper surface of the frame coupling part 120 forms at least a part of the upper surface 110a of the receiving part 110. [ That is, the frame engaging part 120 can be understood as a part of the receiving part 110. [

The frame engaging portions 120 may be spaced apart from each other and provided with a plurality of frames. A plurality of spacing spaces 125 are formed between the plurality of frame engaging portions 120. The spacing space 125 allows at least a portion of the frames 51 and 53 to be inserted or received while the table shelf 100 is rotated or moved.

The guide portion 130 is positioned below each of the spacing spaces 125. In other words, the frame coupling portions 120 may be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined distance, and the guide portion 130 may be positioned at one side of the spaced space.

Between the spacing space 125 or the frame engaging part 120 and the guide part 130, the shelf 100 is moved upward or downward, A guide hole 140 is formed to guide at least a portion of the guide hole 140 to be received and moved.

6, the width of the guide hole 140 is defined as a distance between one side (lower surface) of the frame engaging portion 120 and one side (upper surface) of the guide portion 130, and w2 .

The frame engaging portion 120 includes a round portion 121 formed to surround at least a part of the frames 51 and 53. The round portion 121 is formed by curving the end portion of the receiving portion 110 downward.

For example, the round portion 121 is disposed to surround the horizontal frame 51. Each of the round portions 121 provided in the plurality of frame engaging portions 120 guides the rotation of the utensil shelf 100 while being coupled to the outside of the horizontal frame 51. That is, the transverse frame 51 forms the center of rotation of the table rack 100, and the round portion 121 can be rotatably coupled to the transverse frame 51.

On the other hand, a first stopper 135, which interferes with the frames 51 and 53 when the table shelf 100 is in the extended position, is formed at the end of the extended portion 133. The first stopper 135 may be configured to have a predetermined area in order to facilitate interference with the frames 51 and 53.

The extension portion 133 extends to a position where the round portion 121 is located and the first stopper 135 is formed at a position adjacent to the round portion 121. Therefore, even if the horizontal frame 51 is detached from the round portion 121, it can be prevented that it is supported by the extension portion 133 or the first stopper 135 and is completely separated from the utensil shelf 100 .

FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a state in which the utensil shelf is in a deployed position according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a state where the utensil shelf is in a folded position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a description will be given of an arrangement in which different positions are provided depending on whether or not the utensils shelf 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is used.

5 shows a state where the utensil shelf 100 is used, that is, a state in which the utensil can be housed in the upper surface 110a of the utensil shelf 100. Fig. Such a position of the utensil shelf 100 is referred to as being in the "storage position", "extended position" or "first position".

In detail, the frame engaging portion 120 is coupled to the transverse frame 51 so that the round portion 121 surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the transverse frame 51. At this time, the upper surface 110a is arranged to be inclined upward with respect to the paper surface, so that the tableware can be stably housed in the upper surface 110a.

The guide portion 130 is positioned to interfere with the vertical frame 53. In detail, the vertical frame 53 is formed with an interfering portion 53a which interferes with the guide portion 130. The interfering portion 53a is formed at the upper end of the vertical frame 53 and spaced apart from the horizontal frame 51 by a predetermined distance. That is, the vertical frame 53 and the horizontal frame 51 adjacent to the vertical frame 53 are spaced apart from each other.

The interfering portion 53a is interfered (supported) by the first stopper 135. The dish rack 100 can be supported at the position shown in FIG. 5 by the interference action between the interfering portion 53a and the first stopper 135.

Next, Fig. 6 shows a position where the utensil shelf 100 is not used, that is, the position of the utensil shelf 100 in a folded state. In this way, when the utensil shelf 100 is not used, the folded state can be maintained, so that the storage space of the first rack 50 can be efficiently utilized. The position of the utensil shelf 100 as shown in Fig. 6 is referred to as being in the "folded position" or the "second position ".

The receiving part 110 or the frame coupling part 120 may be supported on at least a part of the frames 51 and 53 in a vertically erected state, that is, in parallel with the longitudinal frame 53.

In detail, the guide part 130 is formed with a second stopper 131a interfering with the horizontal frame 51 in a state where the table shelf 100 is folded. The second stopper 131a is understood as an inner surface of the protrusion 131. [ The second stopper 131a may be supported on the upper side of the transverse frame 51.

At least a part of the vertical frame 53 is accommodated in the guide hole 140. The vertical frame 53 moves along the inner side of the guide hole 140 during the rotation or movement of the table shelf 100. Then, the utensil shelf 100 is guided by the vertical frame 53 and is finally positioned as shown in FIG.

The thickness w1 of the vertical frame 53 is formed to be slightly smaller than the width w2 of the guide hole 140 to prevent the vertical frame 53 from interfering with the guide hole 140 And can be smoothly moved inside the guide hole (140).

7 is a view showing the operation of a dish rack according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 7, a process of shifting the utensil shelf 100 from the extended position to the folded position will be described.

The round stopper 121 is coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the transverse frame 51 while the first stopper 135 is coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the transverse frame 51 of the vertical frame 53, And is held by the support portion 53a. The upper surface 110a of the receiving portion 110 may receive the dishes.

When the use of the table shelf 100 is not required, the position of the table shelf 100 can be switched to the folded position.

In detail, the user can move the dish rack 100 downward while rotating the dish rack 100 clockwise (as viewed in FIG. 7) by using the handle 150 or the like.

If the dish rack 100 can be rotated only, the dish rack 100 may interfere with the second rack 70. [ That is, the distance between the horizontal frame 51 and the second rack 70, to which the table shelf 100 is coupled, may be shorter than the length of the table shelf 100.

However, the utensil shelf 100 may be slid downward along the vertical frame 53. The vertical frame 53 is received in the guide hole 140 and the table shelf 100 is moved until the second stopper 131a interferes with the horizontal frame 51 .

When the second stopper 131a interferes with the horizontal frame 51, the downward movement of the dish rack 100 is stopped and fixed at the position shown in FIG. Since the one side of the horizontal frame 51 (the left side of the horizontal frame in FIG. 7) is supported by the guide part 130, the dish rack 100 is separated from the horizontal frame 51 Can be prevented.

On the contrary, when the user desires to use the table shelf 100, the table 150 is moved in the counterclockwise direction (as viewed in FIG. 7) while moving the table shelf 100 upward by using the handle 150 at the position shown in FIG. .

The table shelf 100 rotates until the first stopper 135 interferes with the vertical frame 53. When the first stopper 135 interferes with the vertical frame 53, The position shown can be maintained.

Since the dish rack 100 can be selectively rotated and moved depending on whether the dish rack 100 is accommodated or not, it is possible to improve the usability and prevent interference between the shelf 100 and the second rack 70 It is effective.

10: Case 20: Sump
50: first rack 51: horizontal frame
53: vertical frame 53a:
70: second rack 80: third rack
100: Tableware shelf 110:
120: frame coupling portion 121:
130: guide part 131:
132: bent portion 133: extension portion
135: first stopper 140: guide hole

Claims (12)

A first rack provided with a plurality of frames to form a storage space; And
A table rack rotatably coupled to the first rack and disposed at any one of the first and second positions,
In the dish rack,
A receiving portion having an upper surface for receiving the tableware and a lower surface for forming the opposite surface of the upper surface;
A plurality of frame engaging portions provided in the receiving portion and coupled to the frame, the frame engaging portions being spaced apart from each other;
A guide portion extending downward from a lower surface of the storage portion and disposed at at least one side of the spacing space and interfering with the frame to fix the tableware shelf to the first position; And
And a guide hole formed between the frame engaging portion and the guide portion and guiding the dish rack to move upward or downward,
Wherein at least a part of the frame is accommodated in the spacing space in the process of moving the table rack from the first position to the second position. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
In the guide portion,
A first stopper for fixing the table lathe to the first position; And
And a second stopper for fixing the tableware shelf to the second position. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first position is a spread position for receiving the tableware,
Wherein the second position is a folded position in the first rack in a state in which the tableware is not housed. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the plurality of frames include a horizontal frame extending in the horizontal direction and a vertical frame extending in the vertical direction,
Wherein the first stopper interferes with the vertical frame, and the second stopper can interfere with the horizontal frame. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the vertical frame is received and movable within the guide hole. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a second rack spaced apart from one side of the first rack,
Wherein the distance from the frame to which the tableware shelf is coupled to the second rack is shorter than the length of the tableware shelf. A washing tank in which a washing space is formed;
A plurality of racks which are detachably provided in the inside of the washing tub and are disposed apart from each other; And
A table rack which is rotatably provided in the first rack of the plurality of racks so as to be movable upward or downward and which can selectively store the tableware,
In the dish rack,
A receiving portion having an upper surface for receiving the tableware and a lower surface for forming the opposite surface of the upper surface;
A plurality of frame engaging portions provided in the receiving portion and coupled to the frame of the first rack and forming a spaced apart space from each other;
A guide portion extending downward from a lower surface of the storage portion and disposed at least at one side of the spacing space to form a stopper interfering with the frame of the first rack so that the table rack is held at the extended position or the folded position; And
The shelf is prevented from interfering with the second rack of the plurality of racks in the process of switching the table shelf from the extended position to the folded position,
A guide hole for guiding downward movement of the table lathe is included,
Wherein at least a part of the frame of the first rack is accommodated in the spacing space in the course of switching the table rack from the extended position to the folded position. delete 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the guide hole is defined as a space formed between the accommodating portion and the guide portion. 10. The method of claim 9,
In the stopper,
A first stopper formed at one end of the guide portion; And
And a second stopper formed on a protruding portion protruding from one surface of the receiving portion.

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