A DISHWASHER COMPRISING A RACK

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a rack wherein the items to be washed are placed.

[0002] Racks are used in dishwashers for placing the items to be washed into the machine. These racks are generally disposed in the machine as two units, at the top and the bottom. The racks used in the bottom stand over the base of the washing chamber when the door of the machine is in closed position. The rack moves forward over the door that stands parallel to the horizontal axis as the racks are pulled to the front for placing the dishes for washing or unloading afterwards. When pulled forwards quickly, the lower rack can fall to the floor by being detached completely from the washing chamber and the items placed therein are damaged.

[0003] In the state of the art United States Patent Document No. US20090151758, the description is given for an additional stopper member that is disposed on two front wheels that provides the rack to stop as moving over the door, preventing it from falling down and a preventive member disposed on the door.

[0004] In the state of the art German Patent Document No. DE8506735, the description is given for the front and rear wheels having different radii and a stopper member disposed on the side wall.

[0005] The aim of the present invention is the realization of a dishwasher, the lower rack of which wherein the items to be washed are placed is moved safely.

[0006] The dishwasher realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a washing chamber wherein the washing process is performed, at least one stopper disposed on the base, extending from the base into the washing chamber, at least one connection member providing the rear wheel to be pivotally mounted to the rack, providing the rack to stop when the rack is pulled outwards from the washing chamber by bearing against the stopper and preventing the rack from entirely going out of the washing chamber.

[0007] The connection member comprises a body, a shaft disposed on the body, that goes through the hub of the wheel, providing the rear wheel to rotate around its axis and at least one extension, extending towards the base from the level of the shaft, moving forwards or backwards on the direction wherein the stopper is disposed, providing the rack to stop by bearing against the stopper.

[0008] The stopper extends from the base towards into the washing chamber in the movement direction of the connection member and in close proximity to the door. The rack is prevented from completely leaving the washing chamber and being detached from the dishwasher by means of the stopper. The movement of the extension in the direction of the door stops by bearing against the stopper rising from the base. The extension remains on the rack since the body whereon it is disposed is connected to the rack.

[0009] The stopper is disposed on the movement direction of the extension inside the washing chamber. The rack stops the moment the extension contacts the stopper.

[0010] The connection member comprises a locking element and a housing providing the body to be mounted to the rack.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises a plate, disposed in vertical direction to the movement direction of the rack, extending from the base towards into the washing chamber in the vicinity of the door and providing the rack to stop upon bearing of the connection member.

[0012] The stopper furthermore comprises a first upright member, extending from the point the rail ends towards the plate, parallel to the movement direction of the rack and a second upright member extending from the base towards the washing chamber, parallel to the movement direction of the rack and supporting the plate. The plate and the side wall of the washing chamber stand vertical or with an inclined angle with respect to one another. The plate is supported from the side by means of the first upright member and from the rear by means of the second upright member.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the rear wheel connection member comprises an extension that extends lower than the lowermost level of the rear wheel.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher comprises a stopper that extends from the base to a level above the rail and an extension, bearing against this stopper and that extends from the body so as to remain above the lowermost level of the rear wheel.

[0015] A dishwasher realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:

Figure 1 - is the perspective view of a dishwasher.

Figure 2 - is the perspective view of a basket and the base.

Figure 3 - is the sideways perspective view of a basket and the base.

Figure 4 - is the view of detail A in Figure 3.

Figure 5 - is the front perspective view of a rear wheel and a rear wheel connection member while being connected to one another.

Figure 6 - is the front perspective view of a rear wheel connection member.

Figure 7 - is the rear perspective view of a rear wheel connection member.

Figure 8 - is the sideways perspective view of a stopper.

Figure 9 - is the front perspective view of a stopper.

[0016] The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:

1.

Dishwasher

2.

Washing chamber

3.

Base

4.

Rack

5.

Side wall

6.

Wire

7.

Door

8.

Rail

9.

Front wheel

10.

Rear wheel

11.

Stopper

12.

Connection member

13.

Shaft

14.

Body

15.

Extension

16.

Locking element

17.

Housing

18.

Plate

19.

First upright member

20.

Second upright member

[0017] The dishwasher (1) of the present invention comprises a washing chamber (2) having a base (3) and two side walls (5), wherein the washing process is performed, a door (7) providing access into the washing chamber (2), a rack (4) wherein items to be washed are placed and having wires (6) surrounding it, two rails (8) disposed oppositely on the base (3) and parallel to the side wall (5), at least two front wheels (9), mounted to the front side of the rack (4), seated on the rails (8), providing the rack (4) to be placed into and taken out from the washing chamber (2) by moving forwards and backwards in the rails (8), at least two rear wheels (10), mounted to the rear side of the rack (4), seated on the rails (8), providing the rack (4) to be placed into and taken out from the washing chamber (2) by moving forwards and backwards in the rails (8), at least one stopper (11) disposed on the base (3), extending from the base (3) towards into the washing chamber (2), at least one connection member (12), providing the rear wheel (10) to be pivotally mounted to the rack (4) and providing the rack (4) to stop and preventing the entire rack (4) from leaving the washing chamber (2) by contacting the stopper (11) (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3).

[0018] The rack (4) is pulled by the user when desired to be taken out from the washing chamber (2) for loading or unloading and in the meantime the front wheel (9) and the rear wheel (10) move on the rail (8) and the rack (4) moves forward toward unto the door (7). While the front wheel (9) and the rear wheel (10) move in parallel direction to the stopper (11), the connection member (12) and the stopper (11) move forwards or backwards, connected with the rack (4) in the direction it is located on the base (3). The front wheel (9) continues its motion by going over the stopper (11). When the connection member (12) is opposite the stopper (11), it bears against the stopper (11) and respectively the movement of the rack (4) stops. The rack (4) leaves the washing chamber (2) only up to the level where the connection member (12) coincides with the stopper (11). Thus, the rack (4), when pulled outwards from the washing chamber (2), stops at the place where the connection member (12) bears against the stopper (11). And the rack (4) is prevented from leaving the dishwasher (1) (Figure 3).

[0019] The connection member (12) comprises a body (14), a shaft (13) disposed on the body (14), going through the hub of the rear wheel (10), providing the rear wheel (10) to rotate around its axis and at least one extension (15) extending from the level of the shaft (13) towards the base (3). The body (14) is connected to the rear wheel (10) by means of the shaft (13) that passes therethrough. The body (14) moves in parallel direction to the movement of the rear wheel (10) on the rail (8) when the user moves the rack (4). The extension (15) disposed on the body (14) moves in parallel direction to the movement direction of the rear wheel (10) while the rack (4) is taken out from the washing chamber (2) (Figure 5, Figure 6, Figure 7).

[0020] The stopper (11) extends from the base (3) towards inside the washing chamber (2), being close to the door (7) and in the movement direction of the connection member (12). The rack (4) is prevented to completely leave the washing chamber (2) by the connection member (12) bearing against the stopper (11) when the rack (4) is pulled outwards from the washing chamber (2) (Figure 8).

[0021] The stopper (11) is disposed on the movement direction of the extension (15) inside the washing chamber (2). The rack (4) stops the moment the extension (15) bears against the stopper (11).

[0022] The connection member (12) comprises a locking element (16) and a housing (17) providing the body (14) to be mounted to the rack (4) (Figure 5). The connection member (12) is secured to the rack (4) when the wires (6) are seated in the housing (17) disposed on the body (14).

[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the stopper (11) comprises a plate (18), disposed in vertical direction to the movement direction of the rack (4), extending from the base (3) towards into the washing chamber (2) in the vicinity of the door (7) and providing the rack (4) to stop by bearing of the connection member (12).

[0024] The stopper (11) furthermore comprises a first upright member (19) extending from the point the rail (8) ends towards the plate (18), parallel to the movement direction of the rack (4), supporting the plate (18) and a second upright member (20) extending from the base (3) towards the washing chamber (2), vertical to the movement direction of the rack (4) and supporting the plate (18). The resistance of the plate (18) is increased by being supported from the side with the first upright member (19) and from the rear with the second upright member (20) during impacting with the connection member (12) (Figure 8, Figure 9).

[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the connection member (12) comprises an extension (15) extending downwards from the lowermost point of the rear wheel (10). The rack (4) stops due to the extension (15) bearing against the stopper (11) when the connection member (12) is opposite the stopper (11) during the outwards movement of the rack (4) from the washing chamber (2).

[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher (1) comprises a stopper (11) that extends from the base (3) up to above the rail (8) and an extension (15), bearing against this stopper (11) and that extends from the body (14) so as to remain above the lowermost level of the rear wheel (10). The front wheel (9) does not lock with the stopper (11) during movement of the rack (4) since the movement directions of the front wheel (9) and the stopper (11) are not the same. The connection member (12) and the stopper (11) move in the same direction. The rack (4) stops by means of the stopper (11) and the extension (15) coming opposite to each other during the movement of the rack (4).

[0027] By means of the present invention, the rack (4) is prevented from completely leaving the dishwasher (1). The stopper (11), disposed at the point inside the washing chamber (2) where the rack (4) is desired to stop, and the extension (15) impact one another and the movement of the rack (4) is stopped.

[0028] It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited by the embodiments disclosed above and a person skilled in the art can easily introduce different embodiments. These should be considered within the scope of the protection postulated by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dishwasher (1) comprising a washing chamber (2) having a base (3), two side walls (5) and wherein the washing process is performed, a door (7) providing access into the washing chamber (2), a rack (4) wherein items to be washed are placed and having wires (6) surrounding it, two rails (8) disposed oppositely on the base (3) and parallel to the side wall (5), at least two front wheels (9), mounted to the front side of the rack (4), seated on the rails (8), providing the rack (4) to be placed into and taken out from the washing chamber (2) by moving forwards and backwards in the rails (8), at least two rear wheels (10), mounted to the rear side of the rack (4), seated on the rails (8), providing the rack (4) to be placed into and taken out from the washing chamber (2) by moving forwards and backwards in the rails (8), at least one stopper (11) disposed on the base (3), extending from the base (3) towards into the washing chamber (2) and
characterized by

- at least one connection member (12), providing the rear wheel (10) to be pivotally mounted to the rack (4), said connection member (12) contacting the stopper (11) when the rack (4) is pulled outwards from the washing chamber (2), thereby providing the rack (4) to stop and preventing the rack (4) from completely leaving the washing chamber (2).

2. A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the connection member (12) comprising a body (14), a shaft (13) disposed on the body (14), going through the hub of the rear wheel (10), providing the rear wheel (10) to rotate around its axis and at least one extension (15) extending from the level of the shaft (13) towards the base (3).

3. A dishwasher (1) as in any one of the Claims 1 to 2, characterized by the stopper (11) extending from the base (3) towards inside the washing chamber (2), being close to the door (7) and in the movement direction of the connection member (12).

4. A dishwasher (1) as in any one of the Claims 2 or 3, characterized by the stopper (11) that is disposed on the movement direction of the extension (15) inside the washing chamber (2).

5. A dishwasher (1) as in any one of the Claims 2 to 4, characterized by the connection member (12) comprising a locking element (16) and a housing (17) providing the body (14) to be mounted to the rack (4).

6. A dishwasher (1) as in any one of the above Claims, characterized by the stopper (11) comprising a plate (18), disposed in vertical direction to the movement direction of the rack (4), extending from the base (3) towards into the washing chamber (2) in the vicinity of the door (7) and providing the rack (4) to stop upon bearing of the connection member (12).

7. A dishwasher (1) as in Claim 7 characterized by stopper (11) having a first upright member (19) extending from the point the rail (8) ends towards the plate (18), parallel to the movement direction of the rack (4), supporting the plate (18) and a second upright member (20) extending from the base (3) towards the washing chamber (2), parallel to the movement direction of the rack (4) and supporting the plate (18).

8. A dishwasher (1) as in any one of the Claims 2 to 7 characterized by the extension (15) extending downwards from the lowermost point of the rear wheel (10).

9. A dishwasher (1) as in any one of the Claims 2 to 7 characterized by the stopper (11) that extends from the base (3) up to above the rail (8) and the extension (15), bearing against this stopper (11) and that extends from the body (14) so as to remain above the lowermost level of the rear wheel (10).

Ansprüche

1. Geschirrspüler (1), umfassend eine Spülkammer (2) mit einer Basis (3) und zwei Seitenwänden (5), in der der Spülvorgang durchgeführt wird, eine Tür (7), die Zugriff auf die Spülkammer (2) bietet, ein Gestell (4), in das zu spülende Artikel gegeben werden und das Drähte (6) aufweist, die es umgeben, Schienen (8), die einander gegenüber an der Basis (3) und parallel zur Seitenwand (5) angeordnet sind, wenigstens zwei vordere Räder (9), die an der Vorderseite des Gestells (4) angebracht sind und auf den Schienen (8) sitzen und es ermöglichen, dass das Gestell (4) in der Spülkammer (2) angeordnet und daraus herausgenommen wird, indem sie sich in den Schienen (8) vor und zurück bewegen, wenigstens zwei hintere Räder (10), die an der Rückseite des Gestells (4) angebracht sind, auf den Schienen (8) sitzen und es ermöglichen, dass das Gestell (4) in der Spülkammer (2) angeordnet und daraus herausgenommen wird, indem sie sich in den Schienen (8) vor und zurück bewegen, wenigstens einen Anschlag (11), der an der Basis (3) angeordnet ist und sich von der Basis (3) in die Spülkammer (2) hinein erstreckt, und
gekennzeichnet durch

- wenigstens ein Verbindungselement (12), das es ermöglicht, dass das hintere Rad (10) drehbar am Gestell (4) angebracht ist, wobei das Verbindungselement (12) in Kontakt mit dem Anschlag (11) gelangt, wenn das Gestell (4) aus der Spülkammer (2) herausgezogen wird, und dadurch dafür sorgt, dass das Gestell (4) anhält, und verhindert, dass das Gestell (4) die Spülkammer (2) vollständig verlässt.

2. Geschirrspüler (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verbindungselement (12) einen Körper (14), eine Welle (13), die an dem Körper (14) angeordnet ist und durch die Nabe des hinteren Rads (10) verläuft und es ermöglicht, dass sich das hintere Rad (10) um seine Achse dreht, und wenigstens eine Verlängerung (15) umfasst, die sich von der Höhe der Welle (13) zur Basis (3) hin erstreckt.

3. Geschirrspüler (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlag (11), der sich von der Basis (3) in die Spülkammer (2) hinein erstreckt, näher an der Tür (7) und in Bewegungsrichtung des Verbindungselements (12) ist.

4. Geschirrspüler (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlag (11) in Bewegungsrichtung der Verlängerung (15) in der Spülkammer (2) angeordnet ist.

5. Geschirrspüler (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verbindungselement (12) ein Arretierungselement (16) und ein Gehäuse (17) umfasst, die es ermöglichen, dass der Körper (14) am Gestell (4) angebracht ist.

6. Geschirrspüler (1) nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlag (11) eine Platte (18) umfasst, die vertikal zur Bewegungsrichtung des Gestells (4) angeordnet ist und sich in der Nähe der Tür (7) von der Basis (3) in die Spülkammer (2) hinein erstreckt und es ermöglicht, dass das Gestell (4) anhält, wenn es in Anlage an das Verbindungselement (12) gelangt.

7. Geschirrspüler (1) nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlag (11) ein erstes aufrechtes Element (19), das sich parallel zur Bewegungsrichtung des Gestells (4) von dem Punkt, an dem die Schiene (8) endet, zur Platte (18) erstreckt und die Platte (18) abstützt, und ein zweites aufrechtes Element (20) aufweist, das sich von der Basis (3) parallel zur Bewegungsrichtung des Gestells (4) zur Spülkammer (2) erstreckt und die Platte (18) abstützt.

8. Geschirrspüler (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verlängerung (15) sich vom niedrigsten Punkte des hinteren Rads (10) nach unten erstreckt.

9. Geschirrspüler (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlag (11) sich von der Basis (3) aufwärts bis über die Schiene (8) erstreckt und die Verlängerung (15) an diesem Anschlag (11) anliegt und sich von dem Körper (14) erstreckt, derart, dass sie über der niedrigsten Höhe des hinteren Rads (10) bleibt.

Revendications

1. Un lave-vaisselle (1) comprenant une chambre de lavage (2) ayant une base (3) et deux parois latérales (5) et dans laquelle le processus de lavage est effectué, une porte (7) permettant l'accès dans la chambre de lavage (2), un panier (4) dans lequel les objets à laver sont placés et qui présente des fils (6) qui l'entourent, deux rails (8) qui sont disposés de manière opposée sur la base (3) et parallèlement à la paroi latérale (5), au moins deux roues avant (9) qui sont montées sur le côté avant du panier (4), qui sont placées sur les rails (8) et qui permettent au panier (4) d'être placé dans et tiré de la chambre de lavage (2) en se déplaçant vers l'avant et l'arrière dans les rails (8), au moins deux roues arrière (10) qui sont montées sur le côté arrière du panier (4), qui sont placées sur les rails (8) et qui permettent au panier (4) d'être placé dans et tiré de la chambre de lavage (2) en se déplaçant vers l'avant et l'arrière dans les rails (8), au moins une butée (11) qui est disposée sur la base (3) et qui s'étend à partir de la base (3) vers l'intérieur de la chambre de lavage (2) et
caractérisé par

- au moins un élément de raccordement (12) qui permet à la roue arrière (10) d'être montée de manière pivotante sur le panier (4), ledit élément de raccordement (12) touchant la butée (11) lorsque le panier (4) est tiré vers l'extérieur à partir de la chambre de lavage (2), ainsi permettant au panier (4) d'arrêter et empêchant le panier (4) de sortir complètement de la chambre de lavage (2).

2. Un lave-vaisselle (1) selon la Revendication 1, caractérisé par l'élément de raccordement (12) comprenant un corps (14), un arbre (13) qui est disposé sur le corps (14), qui passe par le moyeu de la roue arrière (10) et qui permet à la roue arrière (10) de tourner autour de son axe, et au moins une extension (15) qui s'étend à partir du niveau de l'arbre (13) vers la base (3).

3. Un lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé par la butée (11) qui s'étend à partir de la base (3) vers l'intérieur de la chambre de lavage (2), étant à proximité de la porte (7) et dans la direction de déplacement de l'élément de raccordement (12).

4. Un lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 ou 3, caractérisé par la butée (11) qui est disposée dans la direction de déplacement de l'extension (15) dans la chambre de lavage (2).

5. Un lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé par l'élément de raccordement (12) comprenant un élément de verrouillage (16) et un logement (17) permettant au corps (14) d'être monté sur le panier (4).

6. Un lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par la butée (11) comprenant une plaque (18) qui est disposée dans une direction perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement du panier (4), qui s'étend à partir de la base (3) vers l'intérieur de la chambre de lavage (2) au voisinage de la porte (7) et qui permet au panier (4) d'arrêter après l'appui de l'élément de raccordement (12).

7. Un lave-vaisselle (1) selon la Revendication 7, caractérisé par la butée (11) présentant un premier élément vertical (19) qui s'étend à partir du point où le rail (8) se termine vers la plaque (18) parallèlement à la direction de déplacement du panier (4) et qui supporte la plaque (18), et un deuxième élément vertical (20) qui s'étend à partir de la base (3) vers la chambre de lavage (2) parallèlement à la direction de déplacement du panier (4) et qui supporte la plaque (18).

8. Un lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 7, caractérisé par l'extension (15) qui s'étend vers le bas à partir du point le plus bas de la roue arrière (10).

9. Un lave-vaisselle (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 7, caractérisé par la butée (11) qui s'étend à partir de la base (3) jusqu'au-dessus du rail (8) et l'extension (15) qui s'appuie sur ladite butée (11) et qui s'étend à partir du corps (14) de manière à rester au-dessus du niveau le plus bas de la roue arrière (10).

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