JP2003126005A - Dishwasher - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve cleaning performance by decreasing a number of particle attached to a tableware after operating for cleaning. SOLUTION: The dishwasher comprises a basket for the tableware 14 that receives the tableware T or the like and cleaning means by which the tableware T is cleaned and an uneven part 16 is installed on the surface of a comprising material 15 that comprises the basket for the tableware 14. So that the tableware T contacts only with a protruded part 17 for the comprising material 15 of the basket for the tableware 14, and since the contact status is near a point contact so that the place near the contact part is large and particles of leavings or the like are less likely to be caught in the place so that the cleaning performance can be improved.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【０００１】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、家庭の台所に設置
する食器洗い機の食器かごに係わるものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dishwasher for a dishwasher installed in a kitchen at home.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】従来、この種の食器洗い機は図９に示す
ように構成していた。以下、その構成について説明す
る。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of dishwasher has been constructed as shown in FIG. The configuration will be described below.

【０００３】図に示すように、１は洗浄槽、２は食器を
収納する食器かごで、回動するロ−ラ３を介して、洗浄
槽１の側面に設けられたレ−ル面４に支持されている。
食器類は、食器かご２に設けたかごピン５等の構成部材
にもたれ掛けてセットするようになっている。As shown in the figure, 1 is a washing tank, 2 is a tableware basket for storing dishes, and a roller surface 3 provided on a side surface of the washing tank 1 through a rotating roller 3. It is supported.
The tableware is set by leaning against the structural members such as the car pins 5 provided on the tableware basket 2.

【０００４】６は洗浄槽１の開口部に設けられた蓋であ
る。７は給水弁、８は水量検知装置で、給水弁７を開放
することにより給水が行われるが、水量検知装置８によ
ってその水量が検知されて設定量が洗浄槽１に貯水され
る。Reference numeral 6 is a lid provided at the opening of the cleaning tank 1. Reference numeral 7 is a water supply valve, and 8 is a water amount detection device. Water is supplied by opening the water supply valve 7, and the water amount detection device 8 detects the water amount and stores the set amount in the cleaning tank 1.

【０００５】９は洗浄槽５に配置された加熱用ヒ−タで
あり、洗浄水を加熱する。１０は洗浄水を加圧する洗浄
ポンプ、１１は洗浄槽５の下方に設置された洗浄ノズル
であり、洗浄ポンプ１０によって加圧された洗浄水を、
食器かご２に収納された食器に下方から噴射して食器を
洗浄する。この洗浄水は、洗浄槽１の下部に設けた残さ
いフィルタ１３を通過して、再び洗浄ポンプ１０により
噴射されるが、この際、食器から脱落した残さいは、洗
浄水とともに残さいフィルタ１３に流入し、フィルタを
通過できない大きさの残さいは残さいフィルタ１３に捕
集される。そして、洗浄が終了すると、蓋６を開けて食
器かご６を手前に引き出して、食器を取り出す。A heating heater 9 is arranged in the cleaning tank 5 and heats the cleaning water. 10 is a cleaning pump for pressurizing the cleaning water, 11 is a cleaning nozzle installed below the cleaning tank 5, and the cleaning water pressurized by the cleaning pump 10 is
The tableware stored in the tableware basket 2 is sprayed from below to wash the tableware. The wash water passes through the residue filter 13 provided in the lower portion of the cleaning tank 1 and is again jetted by the cleaning pump 10. At this time, the residue dropped from the dishes is removed together with the rinse water by the residue filter 13. The residue that has a size that cannot flow through the filter is collected by the residue filter 13. When the washing is completed, the lid 6 is opened, the tableware basket 6 is pulled out to the front, and the tableware is taken out.

【０００６】１２は洗浄ポンプ１０等の運転を制御する
制御装置である。Reference numeral 12 is a control device for controlling the operation of the cleaning pump 10 and the like.

【０００７】また、乾燥機能を備えたものでは、洗浄後
に乾燥運転を行うことができ、送風装置により洗浄槽に
送風し、加熱用ヒータで昇温することで、食器の乾燥速
度を速めることができる。Further, in the case of the one having the drying function, the drying operation can be performed after the washing, and the drying speed of the dishes can be increased by blowing the air into the washing tank by the air blower and raising the temperature by the heater for heating. it can.

【０００８】[0008]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、このよ
うな従来の食器洗い機では、食器類をセットする食器か
ご２の構成部材の断面形状は、略円形であり、しかもそ
の表面はほぼ平滑に形成されているので、図１０のよう
に、食器と食器かご２との接触部近傍では、食器かご２
の構成部材と食器等の洗浄物で形成される微少な空間が
多く存在し（Ａ部）、そこに残さいの粒子等が挟まって
しまう。その挟まった粒子が洗浄中に取り除けない場合
には、洗浄終了後に食器にこの粒子が付着してしまい、
洗浄性能を悪化させるという課題があった。However, in such a conventional dishwasher, the sectional shape of the constituent members of the tableware basket 2 for setting the tableware is substantially circular, and the surface thereof is formed to be substantially smooth. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, in the vicinity of the contact portion between the tableware and the tableware basket 2, the tableware basket 2
There are many minute spaces formed by the constituent members of (1) and the wash items such as dishes (part A), and residual particles and the like are trapped therein. If the trapped particles cannot be removed during cleaning, the particles will adhere to the dishes after the cleaning,
There was a problem of deteriorating the cleaning performance.

【０００９】また、洗浄後に、食器と構成部材との接触
部には水滴が付着するが、この水滴の中にはわずかなが
ら残さい等の微細な粒子が混ざっており、この微細粒子
は食器に付着してしまう。Further, after washing, water droplets adhere to the contact portions between the tableware and the constituent members, but fine particles such as residues are mixed in the water droplets, and these fine particles are attached to the tableware. It will stick.

【００１０】本発明は上記従来の課題を解決するもの
で、一旦食器表面から洗い落とされた残さいの粒子等
が、運転終了後に食器表面に付着して残ることを抑制
し、洗浄性能を高めることを目的としている。The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art by suppressing the residue particles and the like once washed off the surface of tableware from adhering to and remaining on the surface of tableware after the end of operation, thereby enhancing the cleaning performance. Is intended.

【００１１】[0011]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は上記課題を解決
するために、食器などを収納する食器かごと、食器を洗
浄する洗浄手段とを備え、前記食器かごを構成する構成
部材の表面に凹凸を設けたものである。In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises a tableware basket for storing tableware and the like, and a cleaning means for cleaning the tableware. It has unevenness.

【００１２】これにより、食器は、食器かごの構成部材
の凸部のみと接触し、その接触状態は点接触に近づくこ
とから、接触部近傍の空間は大きくなり、その隙間に残
さいの粒子等が挟まることは少なくなり、洗浄性能を向
上できる。As a result, the tableware comes into contact with only the convex portions of the constituent members of the tableware basket, and the contact state approaches point contact, so that the space near the contact portion becomes large, and the particles and the like remaining in the gaps. Is less likely to be caught, and cleaning performance can be improved.

【００１３】洗浄圧や流量等の機械力を上げることなく
洗浄性能を向上できるため、洗浄音が増加する等の弊害
も発生しない。Since the cleaning performance can be improved without increasing the mechanical force such as the cleaning pressure and the flow rate, there is no adverse effect such as an increase in cleaning noise.

【００１４】[0014]

【発明の実施の形態】本発明の請求項１に記載の発明
は、食器などを収納する食器かごと、食器を洗浄する洗
浄手段とを備え、食器かごを構成する構成部材の表面に
凹凸を設けたものである。BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with a tableware basket for storing tableware and the like, and a cleaning means for cleaning the tableware. It is provided.

【００１５】これにより、食器は、食器かごの構成部材
の凸部のみと接触し、その接触状態は点接触に近づくこ
とから、接触部の近傍に微細な隙間を形成しにくく、そ
の隙間に残さいの粒子等が挟まることは少なくなり、洗
浄性能を向上できる。As a result, the tableware comes into contact only with the convex portions of the constituent members of the tableware basket, and the contact state approaches point contact, so it is difficult to form a minute gap in the vicinity of the contact portion, and it remains in that gap. It is possible to improve the cleaning performance by reducing the possibility that the particles of the rice plant will get caught.

【００１６】洗浄圧や流量等の機械力を上げることなく
洗浄性能を向上できるため、洗浄音が増加する等の弊害
も発生しない。Since the cleaning performance can be improved without increasing the mechanical force such as the cleaning pressure and the flow rate, the adverse effect such as the increase of the cleaning noise does not occur.

【００１７】本発明の請求項２に記載の発明は、食器な
どを収納する食器かごと、食器を洗浄する洗浄手段とを
備え、前記食器かごを構成する構成部材の表面に、前記
食器かごにセットした食器と前記構成部材との接触部に
溜まる水分量を減少させる凹凸を設けたものである。The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention comprises a tableware basket for storing tableware and the like, and a cleaning means for cleaning the tableware. The tableware basket is provided on the surfaces of the constituent members of the tableware basket. The unevenness is provided to reduce the amount of water accumulated in the contact portion between the set tableware and the above-mentioned constituent members.

【００１８】従来の食器洗い機では、食器類をセットす
る食器かごの構成部材の断面形状は、略円形であり、し
かもその表面はほぼ平滑に形成されているので、食器と
食器かごとの接触部近傍には多量の水滴が付着する。ま
た、食器かごの構成部材と食器類で形成される微少な空
間が多く存在する場合には、大きな水滴となって存在す
る。In the conventional dishwasher, the cross-sectional shape of the constituent members of the tableware basket for setting the tableware is substantially circular, and the surface thereof is formed to be almost smooth, so that the contact portion between the tableware and the tableware basket is formed. A large amount of water drops adhere to the vicinity. In addition, when there are many minute spaces formed by the components of the tableware basket and the tableware, they exist as large water drops.

【００１９】本発明では、食器かごを構成する構成部材
の表面に凹凸を設けることで、従来なら食器と構成部材
の接触部近傍に付着する水分は、凹部の毛細管現象や凹
部表面の付着力などによって凹部に引き込まれ、この水
分を排除できるため、接触部に大きな水滴は存在しな
い。これにより、食器と食器かごの接触部に残留してい
る微細な粒子を減少させることができ、洗浄性能を向上
が図れる。また、食器と食器かごとの接触部の水分量が
減少することで、乾燥速度が速まり、乾燥性能が向上す
る効果も得られる。According to the present invention, by providing irregularities on the surfaces of the constituent members that make up the tableware basket, the moisture that has conventionally adhered to the vicinity of the contact portion between the tableware and the constituent members causes the capillary phenomenon of the concave portions and the adhesive force on the concave surface. There is no large water droplet in the contact part because it is drawn into the concave part by this and this water can be removed. As a result, fine particles remaining in the contact portion between the tableware and the tableware basket can be reduced, and the cleaning performance can be improved. Further, since the water content in the contact portion between the tableware and the tableware basket is reduced, the drying speed is increased and the drying performance is also improved.

【００２０】本発明の請求項３に記載の発明は、凹凸の
凹部の形状は、構成部材の表面部が少なくとも構成部材
の内部側の一部より広い形状としたものであり、凸部の
先端部の間隔は内部よりも広いことから、残さいの微細
な粒子が表面部に挟まる可能性は低くなり、洗浄性能が
向上する。According to a third aspect of the present invention, the shape of the concave and convex concave portions is such that the surface portion of the constituent member is wider than at least a part of the inside of the constituent member, and the tip of the convex portion is large. Since the interval between the parts is wider than the inside, the possibility that the residual fine particles are sandwiched between the surface parts is reduced, and the cleaning performance is improved.

【００２１】また、構成部材の表面より内部の隙間の方
が隙間は狭くなっていることから、食器と食器かごとの
接触部付近に付着した水滴は毛細管現象で構成部材の内
部へ引き込まれ、構成部材の表面の水滴は排除され、接
触部に大きな水滴が付着する抑制できる。Further, since the inner gap is narrower than the surface of the component member, water droplets adhering near the contact portion between the tableware and the tableware basket are drawn into the component member by the capillary phenomenon, Water droplets on the surface of the component are eliminated, and large water droplets can be suppressed from adhering to the contact portion.

【００２２】本発明の請求項４に記載の発明は、凹凸の
凸部の先端部の角度は、鋭角としたものであり、食器と
食器かごと間の空間を大きく取れることから、残さいの
粒子が挟まる可能性が小さくなる。また、食器と食器か
ごとの接触角度より凹部の角度の方が小さくなることか
ら、凹部側に水分は引き込まれやすくなり、接触部に付
着する水分量を減少できる。In the invention according to claim 4 of the present invention, the angle of the tip of the convex and concave portions is an acute angle, and a large space between the tableware and the tableware basket can be taken. The chances of particles getting stuck are reduced. Further, since the angle of the concave portion is smaller than the contact angle between the tableware and the tableware basket, water is easily drawn into the concave portion side, and the amount of water adhering to the contact portion can be reduced.

【００２３】本発明の請求項５に記載の発明は、凹凸の
凹部は、構成部材の表面に筋状に形成したものであり、
食器と食器かごの接触部で凹部に引き込まれた水分を、
筋状の溝部を伝って移動させることができ、接触部近傍
に水分が滞留することはなく、洗浄運転後のように大量
の水分が食器等に存在している場合でも、接触部の水分
を減少させることができる。また、凹部は洗浄水が流れ
る経路となることから、食器かごの凹部残さい等が詰ま
ることも防止する。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the concave and convex portions are formed in a streak shape on the surface of the constituent member,
The water drawn into the recess at the contact area between the tableware and the tableware basket,
It can be moved along the streak groove, water does not stay in the vicinity of the contact part, and even if a large amount of water is present in the dishes such as after the washing operation, the water in the contact part can be removed. Can be reduced. Further, since the recess serves as a passage for the wash water, it is possible to prevent clogging of the residue of the recess of the tableware basket and the like.

【００２４】本発明の請求項６に記載の発明は、少なく
とも連続した筋状の凹部の一部は、食器かごの実使用状
態で水平より傾斜して設けたものであり、重力の作用と
合わさって、食器と食器かごの構成部材との接触部から
除去した水がより確実に下方へ導くことができ、この水
を排除できることから、多量の水分あるいは洗浄中の連
続的な水分を除去することが可能となり、水分が多い場
合でも、水滴を除去する効果を維持できる。また、重力
の作用と合わさって、より確実に、凹部内の水を流すこ
とができ、凹部残さい等が詰まることを防止する。In the invention according to claim 6 of the present invention, at least a part of the continuous streak-shaped recess is provided so as to be inclined from the horizontal when the tableware basket is actually used, and this is combined with the action of gravity. The water removed from the contact area between the dishes and the components of the dish basket can be guided more reliably downward, and this water can be removed. Therefore, remove a large amount of water or continuous water during washing. Therefore, the effect of removing water drops can be maintained even when the water content is high. Further, combined with the action of gravity, water in the recess can be flowed more reliably, and clogging of the residue of the recess and the like can be prevented.

【００２５】本発明の請求項７に記載の発明は、凹凸の
凸部は、構成部材の表面に凸部を離散的に形成して構成
したものであり、凹部が連続して存在するため、凹部を
洗浄水が流れる経路となることから、食器かごの凹部残
さい等が詰まることを防止する。また、食器と食器かご
との接触部から除去した水を下方へ導くことができ、多
量の水分が存在する場合でも、水滴を除去する効果を維
持できる。In the invention according to claim 7 of the present invention, the convex and concave portions are formed by discretely forming convex portions on the surface of the constituent member, and since the concave portions are continuous, Since the cleaning water flows through the recesses, it is possible to prevent the recesses of the tableware basket from being clogged. Further, the water removed from the contact portion between the tableware and the tableware basket can be guided downward, and the effect of removing water drops can be maintained even when a large amount of water is present.

【００２６】本発明の請求項８に記載の発明は、凹凸
は、規則的な形状としたものであり、たとえば、水平方
向のかごピンの外周には螺旋溝、略垂直方向のかごピン
には軸方向の直線溝といった、その部位に適した凹凸形
状とすることで、より効果的な食器かごを形成できる。In the invention according to claim 8 of the present invention, the irregularities are formed in a regular shape. For example, a spiral groove is formed on the outer periphery of a horizontal car pin, and a spiral groove is formed on a substantially vertical car pin. A more effective tableware basket can be formed by forming an uneven shape such as a linear groove in the axial direction that is suitable for the part.

【００２７】本発明の請求項９に記載の発明は、凹凸
は、不規則的な形状としたものであり、凹凸に方向性の
ないことから、かごピンの方向を選ばず使用でき、全て
のかごピンを同一表面の部材で構成することもでき、加
工工数やコストの削減を図ることができる。In the invention according to claim 9 of the present invention, the unevenness has an irregular shape, and since the unevenness has no directionality, it can be used regardless of the direction of the car pin, It is also possible to configure the car pins with members having the same surface, and it is possible to reduce the number of processing steps and costs.

【００２８】本発明の請求項１０に記載の発明は、凹凸
は、食器かごの一部の表面に設けたものであり、食器と
食器かごの接触する可能性のある部分にのみ凹凸を設け
ることで、それ以外の部分には表面平滑な従来の線材を
使用でても同一の効果が得られ、コスト削減が図れる。In the invention according to claim 10 of the present invention, the unevenness is provided on a part of the surface of the tableware basket, and the unevenness is provided only at a portion where the tableware and the tableware basket may come into contact with each other. Then, the same effect can be obtained even if the conventional wire material having a smooth surface is used in the other portions, and the cost can be reduced.

【００２９】[0029]

【実施例】以下、本発明の実施例について、図面を用い
て説明する。なお、従来例で説明した食器洗い機の構成
については説明を省略する。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The description of the configuration of the dishwasher described in the conventional example is omitted.

【００３０】（実施例１）図１は本発明の実施例１の食
器洗浄機の食器かごの外観図であり、図２は食器かごを
構成し、食器を保持するかごピン等の構成部材の部分拡
大図である。(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is an external view of a tableware basket of a dishwasher according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a tableware basket and components such as car pins for holding the tableware. FIG.

【００３１】図１に示すように、食器かご１４は水平や
垂直、斜めに組まれた線材を接合したもので、枠体や、
セットする食器T等を保持するためのかごピン等で構成
されている。また、この食器かごを構成するかごピン等
の構成部材１５の表面は、図２に示すように、棒材の表
面に筋状の螺旋溝（凹部）を設けることで凹凸１６を形
成しており、セットされた皿やコップ等の食器類Tは、
構成部材の上に置いたり、もたれ掛けたりすることで支
持される。この状態で食器かご１４は洗浄槽の中に収納
し、洗浄水を噴射して食器は洗浄される。As shown in FIG. 1, the tableware basket 14 is formed by joining wire rods assembled horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, such as a frame or
It is composed of basket pins etc. for holding tableware T etc. to be set. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the surface of the component member 15 such as a car pin that constitutes this tableware basket is provided with unevenness 16 by providing a linear spiral groove (recess) on the surface of the bar. , Tableware T such as set plates and cups,
It is supported by placing it on a component or leaning it back. In this state, the tableware basket 14 is housed in the washing tank, and washing water is sprayed to wash the tableware.

【００３２】この洗浄の際、器類から洗い落とされた残
さいは、残さいフィルタ１３で捕集される構成である
が、通常このフィルタの最大穴径は１から２ｍｍ程度で
あり、それ以上の大きさの残さいや調味料に含まれる微
粒子などは、残さいフィルタ１３で捕集できず、洗浄水
とともに循環し続ける。装置から洗浄水を排水する時
に、これらの粒子も同時に排出されるが、排水後も機内
に少量の残水が残ることなどから、全てを排出すること
は不可能であり、最終のすすぎ水の中にも微粒子は存在
する。In this cleaning, the residue washed off from the equipment is collected by the residue filter 13. Usually, the maximum hole diameter of this filter is about 1 to 2 mm and more. Residues of the same size and fine particles contained in seasonings cannot be collected by the residue filter 13 and continue to circulate with the wash water. When the wash water is drained from the equipment, these particles are also drained at the same time, but it is not possible to drain all of them because a small amount of residual water remains in the machine even after draining, so the final rinse water Fine particles also exist inside.

【００３３】上記表面形状の構成部材１５を用いること
で、食器は、食器かご１４の構成部材１５の凸部１７の
みと接触し、その接触状態は点接触に近づくことから、
接触部１８の近傍に微細な隙間を形成しにくくなる。た
とえば、従来では図１０のA部ように鋭角に形成されて
いた空間が、本構成では凹凸面との間に形成されるため
（図３）、その空間は大きくなり、隙間に残さいの粒子
等が挟まる可能性が減少する。つまり、こういった粒子
が、食器を取り出した時に、食器に付着することを抑制
できるため、洗浄性能を向上できる。By using the component member 15 having the above surface shape, the tableware comes into contact with only the convex portion 17 of the component member 15 of the tableware basket 14, and the contact state approaches point contact.
It becomes difficult to form a minute gap in the vicinity of the contact portion 18. For example, a space that was conventionally formed at an acute angle like the portion A in FIG. 10 is formed between the concave and convex surfaces in this configuration (FIG. 3), so that the space becomes large and particles left in the gap are It reduces the possibility of getting stuck. That is, since it is possible to prevent such particles from adhering to the tableware when the tableware is taken out, the cleaning performance can be improved.

【００３４】洗浄圧や流量等の機械力を上げることなく
洗浄性能を向上できるため、洗浄音が増加する等の弊害
も発生しない。Since the cleaning performance can be improved without increasing the mechanical force such as the cleaning pressure and the flow rate, the adverse effect such as the increase of the cleaning noise does not occur.

【００３５】一般に、洗浄性能とは、洗浄運転後に固形
物や色素等の残存していない食器の割合を指し、これが
高いほどよい。固形物の付着には、洗浄できずに食器に
付着したままのものと、一度洗浄した粒子が再付着した
ものとが存在するが、最終的に運転後に粒子が残存する
点では同一であるため、いずれも不洗浄として判断し、
評価される。Generally, the cleaning performance refers to the proportion of tableware in which solids, pigments, etc. do not remain after the cleaning operation, and the higher this is, the better. There are two types of solids that can not be washed and are still attached to dishes, and those that have been washed and redeposited, but they are the same in that they remain after the final operation. , Judged as non-cleaning,
To be evaluated.

【００３６】また、従来なら、構成部材１５の断面形状
は、略円形であり、しかもその表面はほぼ平滑に形成さ
れているので、食器Tと食器かご１４との接触部１８周
辺には多量の水滴が付着する。図９のように、食器かご
１４の構成部材１５と食器類Tで形成される微少な空間
が多く存在する場合には、大きな水滴となって存在す
る。また、前記のように、循環水中には微細な粒子が存
在しており、接触部１８に付着した水滴中にも、この粒
子が存在する可能性があり、洗浄終了後や乾燥後に食器
を取り出すと、この粒子が食器表面に付着することがあ
り、洗浄性能を低下させていた。Further, in the conventional case, since the cross-sectional shape of the component member 15 is substantially circular and the surface thereof is formed to be substantially smooth, a large amount of material is provided around the contact portion 18 between the tableware T and the tableware basket 14. Water drops adhere. As shown in FIG. 9, when there are many minute spaces formed by the constituent members 15 of the tableware basket 14 and the tableware T, large water droplets exist. Further, as described above, fine particles are present in the circulating water, and there is a possibility that these particles are also present in the water droplets adhering to the contact portion 18, and the tableware is taken out after completion of washing or after drying. Then, the particles may adhere to the surface of the tableware, which deteriorates the cleaning performance.

【００３７】そこで、本構成では、図３に示すように、
凹凸１６部は、セットした食器Tと食器かご１４の構成
部材１５との接触部１８に溜まる水滴の水分量を減少さ
せるように構成している。凹凸１６の凹部の形状は、構
成部材１５の表面部が内部側より広い形状としており、
凹部１９の底部が狭くなっていることから、凹部１９の
毛細管現象や凹部１９表面の付着力などによって水は凹
部１９内に引き込まれ、この水分を排除できるため、接
触部１８に大きな水滴は存在しない。これにより、食器
Tと食器かご１４の接触部１８に残留している微細な粒
子を減少させることができ、洗浄性能を向上が図れる。
また、食器Tと食器かご１４との接触部１８の水分量が
減少することで、乾燥速度が速まり、乾燥性能が向上す
る効果も得られる。Therefore, in this configuration, as shown in FIG.
The uneven portion 16 is configured to reduce the amount of water in the water droplets accumulated in the contact portion 18 between the set tableware T and the constituent member 15 of the tableware basket 14. The shape of the concave portion of the unevenness 16 is such that the surface portion of the component member 15 is wider than the inner side,
Since the bottom of the recess 19 is narrow, water is drawn into the recess 19 due to the capillarity of the recess 19 or the adhesive force on the surface of the recess 19, and this water can be removed. Therefore, a large water droplet exists in the contact portion 18. do not do. This allows tableware
The fine particles remaining in the contact portion 18 between the T and the dish basket 14 can be reduced, and the cleaning performance can be improved.
Further, since the water content of the contact portion 18 between the tableware T and the tableware basket 14 is reduced, the drying speed is increased and the drying performance is improved.

【００３８】また、図３の凹凸１６の形状は、凸部１７
の先端部２０の角度Bは鋭角に設定しており、食器Tと凸
部１７との角度は９０度以上になることから、この隙間
に、残さいの粒子が挟まる可能性はほとんどない。ま
た、大きな水滴が付着することも防止できる。なお、鋭
角とは９０度より小さい角度を指すが、できるだけ小さ
い方が好ましい。また、角度が０度となる、凸部１７の
壁面が平行の柱状であっても成立するが、凸部１７の幅
は数ｍｍ以下である必要があり、０．５〜３ｍｍ程度が
実用的である。The shape of the unevenness 16 shown in FIG.
Since the angle B of the tip portion 20 is set to an acute angle and the angle between the tableware T and the convex portion 17 is 90 degrees or more, there is almost no possibility that the residual particles are caught in this gap. Also, it is possible to prevent large water drops from adhering. The acute angle refers to an angle smaller than 90 degrees, but it is preferable that the angle is as small as possible. Further, it is established even if the wall surface of the convex portion 17 having an angle of 0 degree is a parallel column, but the width of the convex portion 17 needs to be several mm or less, and about 0.5 to 3 mm is practical. Is.

【００３９】また、凸部１７先端は、食器Tへの傷付き
を防止するため、Ｒ形状としている。しかし、このＲ
は、できるだけ小さい方が、接触部１８近傍に水滴がよ
り付着しにくくなるため、望ましい。例えば、Ｒ２以下
であれば、十分な効果が得られる。The tip of the convex portion 17 has an R shape in order to prevent the tableware T from being scratched. But this R
Is preferably as small as possible because water droplets are less likely to adhere to the vicinity of the contact portion 18. For example, if it is R2 or less, a sufficient effect can be obtained.

【００４０】なお、本効果は、目で確認できるレベルの
水滴を除去することであり、構成部材１５の表面のミク
ロ的な凹凸１６では効果がなく、０．１ｍｍから数ｍｍ
程度の凹凸１６の高さが必要である。０．５ｍｍから３
ｍｍ程度の高さの凹凸１６が、効果が得られる実用的サ
イズで、一般的な食器かご１４の構成部材１５には、３
ｍｍから６ｍｍ程度の線材が用いられることから、凸部
１７直径の１０分の１から２分の１弱程度の凹凸１６高
さであればよい。また、凸部１７の間隔や密度等も性能
に影響するが、食器をセットした時に、食器が凸部１７
と接触すればよい。The present effect is to remove water droplets of a level that can be visually confirmed, and the microscopic unevenness 16 on the surface of the constituent member 15 has no effect, and it is 0.1 mm to several mm.
The height of the unevenness 16 is required to some extent. 0.5 mm to 3
The unevenness 16 having a height of about mm has a practical size capable of obtaining the effect, and the general member 15 of the tableware basket 14 has 3
Since a wire rod having a diameter of about mm to 6 mm is used, the height of the unevenness 16 may be about 1/10 to a little less than half the diameter of the protrusion 17. Also, the space and density of the protrusions 17 affect the performance, but when the tableware is set,
Just contact with.

【００４１】また、凹凸１６の凹部１９は、構成部材１
５の表面に筋状に溝部を形成したものであり、食器Tと
食器かご１４の接触部１８で凹部１９に引き込まれた水
分を、筋状の溝部（凹部１９）を伝って移動させること
ができる。特に、溝部（凹部１９）は水平より傾斜して
設けていることから、重力の作用と合わさって、図４の
ように、水分は構成部材１５の下方に移動し、下端部よ
り滴下することで接触部１８に供給された水を、連続し
て排出できる。このため、洗浄運転後のように大量の水
分が食器等に存在している場合でも、接触部１８に水分
が滞留することはなく、常に水滴量を減少させることが
できる。また、この筋状の凹部１９は、洗浄水が流れる
経路となることから、食器かご１４の凹部１９残さい等
が詰まることも防止する。Further, the concave portion 19 of the unevenness 16 is formed by the constituent member 1
The groove portion is formed on the surface of No. 5 in a streak shape, and the water drawn into the concave portion 19 at the contact portion 18 of the tableware T and the table basket 14 can be moved along the linear groove portion (the concave portion 19). it can. In particular, since the groove (concave portion 19) is provided so as to be inclined with respect to the horizontal, the water moves below the component member 15 and drops from the lower end portion as shown in FIG. The water supplied to the contact part 18 can be continuously discharged. Therefore, even if a large amount of water is present in the tableware or the like after the washing operation, the water does not stay in the contact portion 18, and the amount of water droplets can be constantly reduced. Further, since the streak-shaped recess 19 serves as a path through which the wash water flows, it is possible to prevent clogging of the residue of the recess 19 of the tableware basket 14 and the like.

【００４２】また、この凹凸１６は規則的な螺旋溝で形
成されており、食器の大きさが異なる場合など、食器と
構成部材１５の接触位置が変わったとしても、同様の作
用、効果を得ることができる。また、水平方向のかごピ
ン１５には図２の形状を用い、食器の背面を支える鉛直
方向のかごピン１５には、図５のような軸方向の筋状と
するなど、接触する部位によって有効な形状とすること
で、高性能な食器かご１４を構成できる。なお、図５の
例では、かごピン１５の先端部のみに凹凸１６を設けて
おり、低コストかを図れる。特に、図５のように、鉛直
方向下方が凹凸１６のない部材で構成されている場合に
は、凹凸１６のない下方には水滴が滞留しにくいため、
凹部１９から移動した水滴を滞留することなく下方へ排
出する能力が高まり、より食器との接触部１８近傍に付
着する水滴量を減少できる。また、枠体など、食器が接
触する可能性のほとんどない部位には、凹凸１６を設け
る必要ない。また、かごピン１５の食器と接触する裏側
にも、特に凹凸１６を設置する必要はない。Further, since the irregularities 16 are formed by regular spiral grooves, the same action and effect can be obtained even if the contact position between the tableware and the constituent member 15 is changed, such as when the size of the tableware is different. be able to. Further, the shape of FIG. 2 is used for the horizontal car pin 15, and the vertical car pin 15 that supports the back surface of the tableware is effective depending on the contacting part such as the axial streak as shown in FIG. With such a shape, the high-performance tableware basket 14 can be configured. In the example of FIG. 5, the unevenness 16 is provided only on the tip end portion of the car pin 15, so that the cost can be reduced. In particular, as shown in FIG. 5, when the lower part in the vertical direction is made up of a member having no unevenness 16, water droplets are less likely to stay below the unevenness,
The ability to discharge the water droplets moved from the recess 19 downward without accumulating is enhanced, and the amount of water droplets attached to the vicinity of the contact portion 18 with the tableware can be further reduced. Further, it is not necessary to provide the unevenness 16 on a portion such as a frame body where tableware is unlikely to come into contact. Further, it is not necessary to install the unevenness 16 on the back side of the car pin 15 that comes into contact with the tableware.

【００４３】なお、図２の形状以外にも、図６のよう
に、螺旋溝ではなく連続しない溝であったり、図７のよ
うに芯材にコイル状の別体を巻き付けた構成であった
り、図示していないが、網目状の溝形状（凹部１９）で
あったり、芯材に網目の別体を被覆したものであった
り、種々の形状が利用できる。なお、図７の場合でも、
凹部１９の断面形状は、構成部材１５の表面部Ｃは、内
部側Ｄの一部より広くなっており、図２と同様に、毛管
現象で水分を凹部１９の内部に引き込むことができる。In addition to the shape shown in FIG. 2, not a spiral groove as shown in FIG. 6 but a discontinuous groove, or a coiled separate member wound around a core member as shown in FIG. Although not shown, various shapes such as a mesh-like groove shape (concave portion 19) or a core material covered with a separate mesh member can be used. Even in the case of FIG. 7,
The cross-sectional shape of the concave portion 19 is such that the surface portion C of the constituent member 15 is wider than a part of the inner side D, and like the case of FIG. 2, water can be drawn into the concave portion 19 by a capillary phenomenon.

【００４４】また、本効果は、構成部材１５の形状によ
る効果であり、凹凸１６の形成手段は問わないが、図２
などのように、構成部材１５自身に凹凸１６を設けた場
合には、プレス、鍛造や転造等で容易に構成部材１５を
製造できることから、コストを低く抑えられる。また、
凸部１７が取れる恐れもなく、高い耐久性が得られる。
一方、図７のように、凸部１７を別部材で形成した場合
は、異種材料の組み合わせも可能となり、たとえば芯材
は金属、凸部１７は樹脂で構成することで、強度を保ち
つつ、食器の傷付きを防止するなどの効果も得ることが
できる。Further, this effect is an effect due to the shape of the component member 15, and the means for forming the unevenness 16 does not matter, but FIG.
As described above, when the unevenness 16 is provided on the component member 15 itself, the component member 15 can be easily manufactured by pressing, forging, rolling, etc., so that the cost can be kept low. Also,
High durability can be obtained without fear of removing the convex portion 17.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the convex portion 17 is formed by a separate member, different materials can be combined. For example, the core material is made of metal and the convex portion 17 is made of resin, so that the strength can be maintained. It is also possible to obtain effects such as preventing scratches on tableware.

【００４５】また、構成部材１５の材質等にも限定はな
いが、食器への傷付きを考慮すると、表面は樹脂やゴム
などであることが望ましい。この場合、凸部１７の先端
部角度を鋭角としたり、先端Ｒを小さくした場合でも、
食器への傷付きを十分防止できる。また、芯材を金属と
し表面に樹脂の凸部１７を設けるなどの異種材料の組み
合わせでも構わない。ただし、水滴を除去するために
は、できるだけ親水性の表面であることが望ましい。Although the material of the component 15 is not limited, the surface is preferably made of resin or rubber in consideration of scratches on tableware. In this case, even when the tip end angle of the convex portion 17 is an acute angle or the tip end R is small,
Scratch on tableware can be prevented sufficiently. Alternatively, a combination of different materials may be used, such as a metal core and a resin protrusion 17 on the surface. However, in order to remove water droplets, it is desirable that the surface is as hydrophilic as possible.

【００４６】なお、本発明は、食器かご１４に関するも
のであり、洗浄機構やその他の構成に関して限定するも
のではない。また、乾燥促進機能を有する食器洗い乾燥
機であっても、もちろん同様の効果が得られる。It should be noted that the present invention relates to the tableware basket 14 and is not limited to the cleaning mechanism and other configurations. Even in a dishwasher having a drying promoting function, the same effect can be obtained.

【００４７】（実施例２）図８は本発明の実施例２の食
器洗浄機の部分拡大図であり、図１に示した実施例１と
同じ構成要素には同一の符号を付与している。(Second Embodiment) FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of a dishwasher according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals. .

【００４８】図８に示すように、食器かご１４の構成部
材１５の表面に離散的に点状の凸部１７を設け、梨地状
に形成している。この場合、凹部１９が連続して存在す
るため、凹部１９を洗浄水が流れる経路となることか
ら、食器かご１４の凹部１９残さい等が詰まることを防
止する。また、食器と食器かご１４との接触部１８から
除去した水を下方へ導くことができ、多量の水分が存在
する場合でも、水滴を除去する効果を維持できる。As shown in FIG. 8, point-like convex portions 17 are discretely provided on the surface of the constituent member 15 of the tableware basket 14 to form a satin-like shape. In this case, since the recesses 19 are continuously present, the recesses 19 serve as a path through which the cleaning water flows, so that the residue of the recesses 19 of the table basket 14 and the like are prevented from being clogged. Further, the water removed from the contact portion 18 between the tableware and the tableware basket 14 can be guided downward, and the effect of removing water drops can be maintained even when a large amount of water is present.

【００４９】また、特に凹部１９に方向性のないことか
ら不規則に凹凸１６を形成しても下方に水分を移動させ
ることができ、水分の排出を行うことができる。凹凸１
６を不規則に形成した場合、水平や鉛直方向などかごピ
ン１５の設置方向を選ばすに全てのかごピン１５を同一
表面の部材で構成することもでき、加工工数やコストの
削減を図ることができる。In addition, since the concave portions 19 have no directivity, the moisture can be moved downward even if the irregularities 16 are irregularly formed, and the moisture can be discharged. Unevenness 1
When 6 is irregularly formed, all the car pins 15 can be composed of members on the same surface in order to select the installation direction of the car pins 15 such as horizontal or vertical direction, and it is possible to reduce the processing man-hours and costs. You can

【００５０】なお、凸部１７の形状は点形状や球形に限
定されず、短冊状、ランダムなど他の形状であってもよ
い。また、この凸部１７が規則的に設置されていてもよ
い。また、凸部１７を芯材の表面に別部材で構成した
り、粒子を含む樹脂材料を芯材にコーティンクすること
で表面に凹凸１６を形成することもできる。The shape of the convex portion 17 is not limited to the dot shape or the spherical shape, and may be another shape such as a strip shape or a random shape. Moreover, this convex part 17 may be installed regularly. It is also possible to form the protrusions 17 on the surface of the core member as a separate member or to form the irregularities 16 on the surface by coating a resin material containing particles on the core member.

【００５１】[0051]

【発明の効果】上記発明によれば、食器かごの構成部材
の表面に凹凸を設けることで、食器と食器かごの構成部
材との隙間に残さいの粒子等が挟まってしまうことを抑
制し、洗浄性能を向上することができる。According to the above invention, by providing unevenness on the surface of the constituent member of the tableware basket, it is possible to prevent the residual particles from being caught in the gap between the tableware and the constituent member of the tableware basket. The cleaning performance can be improved.

【００５２】また、食器と食器かごとの接触部に残留す
る水滴の量を減少させることで、洗浄水中に残存してい
る微細粒子が食器に付着することを抑制し、洗浄性能を
向上することができる。Further, by reducing the amount of water droplets remaining in the contact portion between the tableware and the tableware basket, it is possible to prevent the fine particles remaining in the wash water from adhering to the tableware and improve the cleaning performance. You can

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図１】本発明の実施例１の食器洗い機の食器かごの外
観図FIG. 1 is an external view of a dish basket of a dishwasher according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

【図２】同食器洗い機の食器かごの構成部材と食器との
接触部近傍の部分拡大図FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of the contact portion between the dish basket constituent members and the dish of the dish washing machine.

【図３】同食器洗い機の食器かごの構成部材と食器との
接触部近傍の部分拡大図FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of the contact portion between the dish basket constituent members and the tableware of the dishwasher.

【図４】同食器洗い機の食器かごの構成部材と食器との
接触部近傍の部分拡大図FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of the contact portion between the dish basket constituent members of the dish washing machine and the dish.

【図５】同食器洗い機の食器かごの構成部材の斜視図FIG. 5 is a perspective view of components of a dish basket of the dishwasher.

【図６】同食器洗い機の食器かごの構成部材の外観図FIG. 6 is an external view of the components of the dish basket of the dishwasher.

【図７】同食器洗い機の食器かごの構成部材の断面図FIG. 7 is a sectional view of components of a dish basket of the dish washing machine.

【図８】同食器洗い機の食器かごの構成部材の外観図FIG. 8 is an external view of components of a dish basket of the dishwasher.

【図９】従来の食器洗い機の断面図FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional dishwasher

【図１０】同食器洗い機の食器かごの構成部材と食器と
の接触部近傍の部分拡大図FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of the contact portion between the dish basket constituent members of the dish washing machine and the dish.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１４ 食器かご １５ 構成部材（かごピン） １６ 凹凸 １７ 凸部 １９ 凹部 14 tableware baskets 15 Components (basket pin) 16 unevenness 17 convex 19 recess

Claims (10)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項１】 食器などを収納する食器かごと、食器を
洗浄する洗浄手段とを備え、前記食器かごを構成する構
成部材の表面に凹凸を設けた食器洗い機。1. A dishwasher comprising: a dish basket for storing dishes and the like; and a washing means for washing the dishes, wherein the surface of a component member constituting the dish basket is uneven. 【請求項２】 食器などを収納する食器かごと、食器を
洗浄する洗浄手段とを備え、前記食器かごを構成する構
成部材の表面に、前記食器かごにセットした食器と前記
構成部材との接触部近傍に溜まる水滴の水分量を減少さ
せる凹凸を設けた食器洗い機。2. A tableware basket for storing tableware and the like, and a cleaning means for cleaning the tableware, and the tableware set in the tableware basket and the component members are brought into contact with the surfaces of the components forming the tableware basket. Dishwasher with irregularities that reduce the amount of water in the water drops that accumulate near the area. 【請求項３】 凹凸の凹部の形状は、構成部材の表面部
が少なくとも構成部材の内部側の一部より広い形状とし
た請求項１または２記載の食器洗い機。3. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the concave and convex portions have a shape in which the surface of the component is wider than at least a part of the inner side of the component. 【請求項４】 凹凸の凸部の先端部の角度は、鋭角とし
た請求項１または２記載の食器洗い機。4. The dishwasher according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an angle of a tip portion of the uneven convex portion is an acute angle. 【請求項５】 凹凸の凹部は、構成部材の表面に筋状に
形成した請求項１または２記載の食器洗い機。5. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the concave and convex portions are formed in a streak shape on the surface of the component member. 【請求項６】 少なくとも連続した筋状の凹部の一部
は、食器かごの実使用状態で水平より傾斜して設けた請
求項５記載の食器洗い機。6. The dishwasher according to claim 5, wherein at least a part of the continuous streak-shaped recesses is inclined with respect to the horizontal when the dish basket is actually used. 【請求項７】 凹凸は、構成部材の表面に凸部を離散的
に形成して構成した請求項１または２記載の食器洗い
機。7. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the irregularities are formed by discretely forming convex portions on the surface of the constituent member. 【請求項８】 凹凸は、規則的な形状とした請求項１ま
たは２記載の食器洗い機。8. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the unevenness has a regular shape. 【請求項９】 凹凸は、不規則的な形状とした請求項１
または２記載の食器洗い機。9. The unevenness has an irregular shape.
Or the dishwasher described in 2. 【請求項１０】 凹凸は、食器かごの一部の表面に設け
た請求項１または２記載の食器洗い機。10. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the unevenness is provided on a part of the surface of the dish basket.