KR102046380B1

KR102046380B1 - Dish Washing Machine

Info

Publication number: KR102046380B1
Application number: KR1020130072505A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 유진이; 현상민; 권종찬; 현승훈
Original assignee: 삼성전자주식회사
Priority date: 2013-06-24
Filing date: 2013-06-24
Publication date: 2019-11-19
Also published as: KR20150000268A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dishwasher, and an aspect of the present invention includes a main body, at least one washing tank disposed inside the main body, positioned in front of the washing tank, and movable relative to the main body to open and close the at least one washing tank. Door to be coupled to, provided on one side of the door is provided with a nozzle for injecting the washing water toward the tableware, provided on the inside of the door and the flow path for washing water to move.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the dishwasher is operated after the door is moved to open and close the at least one washing tank, the inconvenience of the user caused by the input and withdrawal of the dishwasher can be eliminated. In addition, since the nozzle and the flow path for washing the dishes are located in the door, it is possible to manufacture a miniaturized dishwasher, and it is possible to wash the dishes inside the closed washing tank due to the door.

Description

Dish Washing Machine

The present invention relates to a dishwasher, and more particularly, to a dishwasher having an improved structure of the door and the main body.

In general, a dishwasher is a device for washing dishes by spraying high-pressure washing water on the dishes, and is usually subjected to pre-washing, main washing, rinsing, and drying. In the preliminary washing step, the washing water is sprayed without the addition of detergent, and in the present washing process, the washing is sprayed and the detergent is introduced by the detergent supplying device so that the washing of the dishes is performed.

In general, a dishwasher includes a main body having a washing tank inside, a pump for generating washing water pressure, a rack provided inside the washing tank for accommodating dishes, a nozzle for injecting the washing water into the rack, a pump and an injection hole. And a flow path connecting valve for selectively moving the washing water from the pump to the plurality of injection holes, and the washing water injected from the injection holes washes the dishes.

In recent years, kitchen spaces are often built-in. According to this trend, there is a need to provide a dishwasher capable of miniaturizing and providing efficient copper wire to the user.

Conventionally, washing of dishes is completed and new dishes can be washed only when the dishes inside the washing tank are replaced. In addition, when the dishwasher is provided in the lower portion of the kitchen space, there is an inconvenience that the user should bend or put in or take out the dishes.

One aspect of the present invention includes a door that is coupled to the front of the washing tank and movable to one side of the door including a nozzle for injecting the washing water toward the tableware can eliminate the inconvenience of the user when the dishwasher is operating Provide a washer.

One aspect of the present invention is a main body, at least one washing tank disposed inside the main body and accommodates dishes, a door positioned on the front of the washing tank and coupled to the main body to open and close the at least one washing tank, It is provided on one side of the door and provides a dishwasher comprising a multi-spherical nozzle for spraying the washing water toward the tableware, the inner side of the door and a flow path for the washing water to move.

When the door closes the at least one washing tank, the dishes inside the washing tank may be washed.

The door may include an outer door positioned outside and an inner door positioned inside and coupled to the main body.

The inner door may include at least one coupling portion bent in the direction of the main body to be coupled to the main body.

The coupling part may include a first coupling part provided below the inner door, and the first coupling part may be inserted into and coupled to the first accommodation part of the main body.

The coupling part includes a first coupling part provided at a lower portion of the inner door and a second coupling part provided at an upper portion of the inner door, and the first coupling part is inserted into a first accommodating part of the main body. The second coupling portion may be inserted into and coupled to the second accommodation portion of the main body.

The injection hole may be provided in the coupling portion.

A partition plate for dividing the washing tank may be disposed between the washing tank and the washing tank.

A fixing unit for fixing the dishes is provided inside the washing tank, and the fixing unit may include a body portion and a head portion extending upward from the body portion to fix the dishes. ,

At least a portion of the head portion may be provided with a flexible material.

At least a portion of the outer door may be provided with a control panel for inputting and outputting the operation of the dishwasher.

Another aspect of the present invention is a main body, at least one washing tank disposed inside the main body and accommodates dishes, a door located on the front of the washing tank and coupled to the main body to open and close the at least one washing tank, the door It is provided on one side of the at least one coupling part is inserted into the main body is coupled, coupled to the coupling portion provides a dishwasher comprising a spray port for spraying the washing water to the washing tank.

The door may include a front portion coupled to the front surface of the main body and the coupling portion, and the coupling portion may extend from the front portion.

The coupling part may include a first coupling part provided at a lower portion of the door and a second coupling part provided at an upper portion of the door.

The front part may be provided with a flow path through which the washing water may move, and at least one of the first coupling part and the second coupling part may be provided with an injection hole for spraying the washing water.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, since the dishwasher is operated after opening and closing the washing tank by moving the door to at least one washing tank, the inconvenience of the user caused by the introduction and withdrawal of the dishwasher can be eliminated. In addition, since the nozzle and the flow path for washing the dishes are located in the door, it is possible to manufacture a miniaturized dishwasher, and it is possible to wash the dishes inside the closed washing tank due to the door.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a dish washer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exploded view illustrating a door of a dish washer according to one embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher according to one embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an enlarged view of a portion A of FIG. 3.
5 is an exploded view illustrating a door of a dish washer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view of a dish washer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a dish washer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the dishwasher 1 includes a main body 10 and at least one washing tank 20 disposed inside the main body 10 to accommodate the dishes. The door 30 may be coupled to the front side of the washing tub 20 to be movable relative to the main body 10 to open and close the at least one washing tub 20. As shown in the figure, the washing tank 20 includes, but is not limited to, three washing tanks of the first washing tank 20a, the second washing tank 20b, and the third washing tank 20c.

The door 30 may be coupled to slidably move with respect to the front surface of the washing tank 20. The door 30 may move to open or close the washing tank 20. As shown in FIG. 1, the third washing tank 20c is closed, and the first washing tank 20a and the second washing tank 20b are open. The user can operate the dishwasher 1 while the door 30 closes the washing tub 20.

Control panels 31 and 32 for inputting and outputting operations of the dishwasher 1 may be provided on one surface of the door 30. The control panels 31 and 32 may include a display unit 31 displaying an operation state of the dishwasher 1 and an operation unit 32 for operating the dishwasher 1. According to one embodiment of the invention, the display unit 31 and the operation unit 32 may be provided on the lower side of the door (30).

The upper panel 11 and the lower panel 12 coupled to the main body 10 may be coupled to the upper and lower portions of the door 30.

Tableware may be accommodated in each washing tank 20. The fixing unit 40 for accommodating the dishes may be provided in the washing tank 20. The first fixing unit 40a is located inside the first washing tank 20a, the second fixing unit 40b is located inside the second washing tank 20b, and the first fixing unit 40a is located inside the third washing tank 20c. 3 fixing unit 40c is located. The fixing unit 40 will be described later.

In addition, the partition plate 50 may be located on the side of the washing tank 20. The partition plate 50 may be located between the washing tank 20 and the washing tank 20. A first split plate 50a is positioned on the side of the first washing tank 20a, and a second split plate 50b is positioned between the first washing tank 20a and the second washing tank 20b, and a second washing tank is disposed on the side of the first washing tank 20a. A third split plate (not shown) may be positioned between the 20b and the third wash tank 20c, and a fourth split plate (not shown) may be provided on the side of the third wash tank 20c. The divider 50 may be provided with insulating glass. This is to prevent the heat generated by drying the dishes in the washing tank 20 to move to the other washing tank 20 or to radiate outward.

2 is an exploded view illustrating a door of a dish washer according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the door 30 may be coupled to slide in relation to the main body 10. The door 30 may include an outer door 34 positioned outside and an inner door 33 positioned inside and coupled to the main body 10. The outer door 34 is coupled to the inner door 33. The outer door 34 forms the exterior of the dishwasher 1. Control panels 31 and 32 may be provided at one side of the outer door 34 to allow the user to operate the dishwasher 1.

The inner door 33 may be coupled to be slideable relative to the body 10. The inner door 33 may include at least one coupling part 33a, 33c that is bent in the direction of the main body 10 to be movably coupled with respect to the main body 10. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the coupling parts 33a and 33c may be provided at the upper and lower portions of the inner door 33, but are not limited thereto. The coupling portion coupled to the upper portion of the inner door 33 is defined as the upper coupling portion 33a, and the coupling portion coupled to the lower portion of the inner door 33 is defined as the lower coupling portion 33c. The upper coupling portion 33a and the lower coupling portion 33c extend from the upper and lower portions of the front portion 33b of the inner door 33.

The upper panel 11 and the lower panel 12 may be coupled to the outside of the inner door 33.

The main body 10 may be provided with accommodation portions 10a and 10b for accommodating the coupling portions 33a and 33c. The accommodation portions 10a and 10b may be provided in a shape corresponding to the coupling portions 33a and 33c to accommodate the coupling portions 33a and 33c. According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving portion (10a, 10b) is the first receiving portion (10a) and the second coupling portion provided on the upper portion of the main body 10 to accommodate the first coupling portion (33a) It may include a second receiving portion (10b) provided in the lower portion of the main body 10 to accommodate the (33c). Each of the coupling parts 33a and 33c may be fitted into the receiving parts 10a and 10b to move relative to the main body 10 to open and close the respective washing tubs 20. That is, when the coupling parts 33a and 33c fitted to the receiving parts 10a and 10b of the main body 10 slide horizontally with respect to the main body 10 to close one of the washing tanks 20, the other washing tank 20 is closed. Can be opened. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the door 30 is shown to be able to close one washing tank 20, but is not limited thereto.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of A of FIG. 3.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, one side of the door 30 may be provided with a spray hole 45 for spraying the washing water toward the tableware. In addition, a flow path may be provided inside the door 30 to move the washing water.

As shown in the figure, the injection hole 45 is provided below the door 30. That is, the injection hole 45 may be provided in the lower coupling portion 33c of the door 30, but is not limited thereto, and may be provided in the upper coupling portion 33a of the door 30, and the upper coupling portion may be provided. It is also possible to be provided in 33a and the lower coupling part 33c.

In addition, a heater 65 for heating the washing water may be provided at one side of the door 30. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the heater 65 may be provided at the upper coupling portion 33a of the door 30. The front surface of the heater 65 may include a moisture absorbent unit 64 including a moisture absorbent. The absorbent 64 is for absorbing moisture in the air generated by heating the washing water. The absorbent is made of a material having excellent hygroscopicity, and examples thereof include zeolite, active carbon, super absorbent polymer, and porous fiber.

The sump 44 may be provided at the bottom center of the washing tank 20 to collect and wash the washing water. The sump 44 may include a washing pump (not shown) for pumping the washing water at a high pressure. Washing water may be injected through the injection hole 45 by the sump 44.

One side of the sump 44 may be provided with a drain pipe 61 for discharging the contaminated washing water to the outside of the dishwasher 1. The contaminated washing water may be pumped out by a drain pump (not shown) and discharged to the outside.

In addition, the dishwasher 1 may be connected to an external water supply 63 to receive the washing water for washing the dishes. The water supply source 63 may be connected to the supply pipe 62 and flow into the flow path of the door 30 through the heater 65. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the flow path is a first flow path provided inside the upper coupling portion 33a, a second flow path provided inside the front portion of the inner door 33, and the lower coupling portion 33c. It may include a third flow path provided inside the. The washing water is pumped from the sump 44 through the first flow passage, the second flow passage, and the third flow passage, and sprayed through the injection hole 45.

The lower portion of the washing tank 20 may be provided with a fixing unit 40 for fixing the dishes. The fixed unit 40 is comprised by the body part 41 and the head parts 42 and 43 extended above the body part 41. As shown in FIG. The body portion 41 supports the lower side of the tableware, and the tableware is sandwiched between the head portions 42 and 43 and the head portions 42 and 43.

The head parts 42 and 43 may include a first head part 43 and a second head part 42. The first head part 43 may extend from the body part 41, and the second head part 42 may extend from the first head part 43. The first head part 43 may be made of the same material as the body part 41, and may be made of a material having rigidity such as steel. The second head part 42 may be made of a flexible material. For example, the second head part 42 may be provided as an elastomer. Since the second head 42 is made of a flexible material as described above, the shock can be absorbed even when the dishes are shaken, thereby reducing noise. In addition, since the second head portion 42 is flexible, there is an advantage that the dishware can be mounted on the head portions 42 and 43 regardless of the size and type of the dish.

5 is an exploded view illustrating a door of a dish washer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the washing tank 120 is provided inside the main body 110, and the inner door 133 coupled to the main body 110 may include only one coupling part 130a. Accordingly, the main body 110 may be provided with one accommodating part 110a for accommodating the coupling part 130a. According to one embodiment of the invention, the coupling portion 130a is provided to be bent in the direction of the main body 110 in the lower portion of the inner door 133, but is not limited thereto.

An outer door 134 may be coupled to an outer side of the inner door 133 in which control panels 131 and 132 including a display unit 131 and an operation unit 132 are positioned. The upper panel 111 and the lower panel 112 may be coupled to the upper and lower portions of the main body 110, respectively.

In addition, each washing tank 120 may be provided with a fixing unit 40 for fixing the dishes.

As in one embodiment of the present invention, when one coupling portion 130a is provided in the inner door 133, the inner door 133 has a “b” shape. In this case, the injection hole 135 may be provided only below the inner door 133.

6 is a cross-sectional view of a dish washer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a water tank 210 for water supply and drainage may be provided at a lower portion of the main body 10. Parts having the same reference numerals are the same as the above-described components, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

According to an embodiment of the present invention described in the drawings, the structure of the drainage and water supply of the washing water through the water tank 210, but is not limited thereto, and at least one of the drainage and water supply is also made through the water tank 210. It is possible. According to one embodiment of the invention, the supply pipe 62 and the drain pipe 61 is connected to the water tank 210. Therefore, the washing water is moved through the supply pipe 62 in the water tank 210 and the flow path is injected through the injection hole 45. In addition, the water drained to the water tank 210 through the drain pipe 61 is drained through the outer pipe 64 connected to the outside.

In the above, specific embodiments have been illustrated and described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art may make various changes without departing from the spirit of the technical idea of the invention as set forth in the claims below. .

1, 100: dishwasher 10, 110: main body
20, 120: washing tank 30, 130: door
33, 133: inner door 34, 134: outer door
33a, 130a: first coupling portion 33c: second coupling portion
40: fixed unit 41: body portion
42: second head portion 43: first head net
210: water tank

Claims

main body;
At least one washing tank disposed inside the main body to accommodate dishes;
Located in the front of the washing tank and coupled to the main body so as to be movable to open and close the at least one washing tank, the outer door is located on the outside, the inner side of the outer door in the direction of the main body to be coupled to the main body A door comprising an inner door having at least one engaging portion that is bent;
An injection hole provided at one side of the door and spraying the washing water toward the tableware;
A flow path provided inside the door to move the washing water;
Including,
The coupling unit includes a first coupling unit provided in the lower portion of the inner door, and the second washing unit provided in the upper portion of the inner door.

The method of claim 1,
And when the door closes the at least one washing tub, the dishes inside the washing tub are washed.

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The method of claim 1,
The coupling part includes a first coupling part provided below the inner door, and the first coupling part is dishwasher, characterized in that the coupling is inserted into the first receiving portion of the main body.

The method of claim 1,
The first coupling part is inserted into the first accommodation portion of the main body, the second coupling portion is dishwasher, characterized in that coupled to the second receiving portion of the main body.

The method of claim 1,
The dish washer characterized in that the injection hole is provided in the coupling portion.

The method of claim 1,
Dishwasher between the washing tank and the washing tank characterized in that the partition plate for dividing between the washing tank is located.

The method of claim 1,
A fixing unit for fixing the tableware is provided inside the washing tank, and the fixing unit includes a body portion and a head portion extending upward from the body portion to fix the tableware.

The method of claim 9,
At least a portion of the head portion is dishwasher, characterized in that provided with a flexible material.

The method of claim 1,
At least a portion of the outer door dishwasher, characterized in that the control panel for inputting and outputting the operation of the dishwasher.

main body;
At least one washing tank disposed inside the main body to accommodate dishes;
A door positioned at the front of the washing tub and coupled to the body to open and close the at least one washing tub;
At least one coupling part provided at one side of the door and inserted into and coupled to the main body;
A spraying hole coupled to the coupling part to spray washing water to the washing tank;
Including,
The coupling unit dishwasher comprising a first coupling unit provided in the lower portion of the door, and a second coupling portion provided in the upper portion of the door.

The method of claim 12,
The door includes a front portion coupled to the front surface of the body, the coupling portion,
The coupling unit dishwasher, characterized in that formed extending from the front portion.

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The method of claim 13,
The front portion is provided with a flow path for moving the washing water, dishwasher, characterized in that the at least one of the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion is provided with a jet port for spraying the washing water.