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Date of filing: 07.12.2011 |
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A DISHWASHER COMPRISING A RACK
GESCHIRRSPÜLMASCHINE MIT EINEM GESTELL
LAVE-VAISSELLE COMPRENANT UN PANIER
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Proprietor: Arçelik Anonim Sirketi |
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- BASTUJI, Ismail Cem
34950 Istanbul (TR)
- KARAOGLAN, Huseyin
34950 Istanbul (TR)
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Note: Within nine months from the publication of the mention of the grant of the European
patent, any person may give notice to the European Patent Office of opposition to
the European patent
granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall
not be deemed to
have been filed until the opposition fee has been paid. (Art. 99(1) European Patent
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[0001] The present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a rack wherein the items
to be washed are placed.
[0002] The dishwashers comprise upper and lower racks disposed into the washing chamber
wherein the items to be washed are placed. The racks are pulled out of the washing
chamber for placing the items therein. The user desires to place the items into the
dishwasher so as to be washed and dried most effectively. However, the problem of
water accumulation on the items arises since they are placed on the rack being parallel
to the horizontal direction.
[0003] In the state of the art International Patent Document No.
EP2191764, a dishwasher is disclosed that comprises hook-shaped supports onto which items like
glasses and cups are hanged.
[0004] In the state of the art United States Patent Document No.
US6123204, a hanger element is disclosed, being in the active position when items like glasses,
cups, goblets etc are placed thereon and in the passive position when not in use.
[0005] The aim of the present invention is the realization of a dishwasher wherein the items
to be washed are placed on the rack so as to be washed and dried in an effective manner.
[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 at least one support
member, mounted to the rack side wall, having a closed position, whereat it remains
parallel to the side wall and a supporting position changed to by rotating around
the vertical axis while in the closed position, extending into the rack and supporting
the items placed on the rack.
[0007] The dishwasher of the present invention comprises the support member placed on the
rack by mounting both the horizontal wire and the vertical wire therein and helping
to support the items to be washed. The support member being passive in the closed
position and functioning to actively support in the supporting position, performs
rotational movement in the vertical axis between these two positions. The support
member helps and supports the rack in carrying the items from one end when the items
are hung to the support member. Furthermore, the support member provides the items
to washed and dried better.
[0008] The support member is produced as one-piece molded plastic. The one-piece support
member provides the items to be hung thereon by being mounted to the side wall and
prevents the items to remain entirely parallel to the horizontal axis.
[0009] The dishwasher furthermore comprises the support member having at least one retainer,
wherein the vertical wire is seated, providing the support member to be mounted to
the side wall. The retainer provides the support member to be mounted into the rack.
The retainer rotates around the vertical wire while the support member rotates between
the closed position and the supporting position.
[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the retainer is shaped like a channel
that surrounds the vertical wire placed therein from the sides. The vertical wire
remains in the retainer both in the supporting position and the closed position.
[0011] The support member comprises at least two ports, arranged at the inlets of two retainers
at different heights and aligned in the vertical direction, facing opposite directions,
providing the vertical wire to be inserted into the retainer. The port is disposed
at the inlet of the retainer. The vertical wire is inserted through the port and placed
into the retainer while mounting the support member to the side wall.
[0012] The support member comprises at least one "L" shaped extension, bearing against the
horizontal wire both in the supporting position and the closed position and restraining
its movement in the vertical direction.
[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member comprises at least
one locking element providing it to be mounted to the side wall.
[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member comprises at least
one first locking element, surrounding the horizontal wire and providing the support
member to be locked to the side wall while in the closed position. The support member
is folded towards the side wall by means of the first locking element and the support
member is prevented from occupying space inside the washing chamber.
[0015] The first locking element is furthermore U shaped and surrounds the side wall.
[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member comprises at least
one second locking element, secured to the horizontal wire, providing the support
member to support the items rigidly while in the supporting position. The support
member, while changing from the closed position to the supporting position, moves
up to the last point allowed by the retainer and the second locking element is inserted
and seated in the horizontal wire .
[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second locking element is U shaped,
disposed behind the extension and surrounds the side wall.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member comprises at least
one carrier disposed thereon that extends inwards the washing chamber when the support
member is in the supporting position. The items to be washed are washed in a more
effective manner since they do not remain entirely parallel to the horizontal axis
when placed on the rack by hanging on the carrier.
[0019] In a derivative of this embodiment, the support member comprises the carrier having
at least one cavity against which the items bear. The items are prevented from sliding
or falling from the support member by the sides thereof being seated into the cavity.
[0020] In another derivative of this embodiment, the carrier comprises at least one protrusion
against which the items bear. The items are prevented from sliding or falling from
the support member by the sides thereof being hung on the protuberance shaped protrusion.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member comprises at least
one holder arm, extending into the rack perpendicularly to the horizontal wire while
in the supporting position, providing the items resting thereon to be supported, with
the second locking element and the extension disposed on one end, the carrier on the
other end and the first locking element between the second locking element and the
carrier. The support member furthermore comprises at least one rotation arm, disposed
vertical to the holder arm, being parallel to the side wall both in the closed position
and the supporting position, whereon the extension and the retainer are situated.
The support member furthermore comprises at least one resting arm that extends angularly
between the rotation arm and the holder arm and that provides support against the
force exerted by the items placed on the support member when in the supporting position.
The rotational movement performed by the support member is accomplished in the directional
axis of the resting arm.
[0022] In the present invention, a one-piece support member is disclosed, having a supporting
position wherein the items placed on the rack are prevented from remaining entirely
parallel to the horizontal axis by being hung thereto and a closed position wherein
it is folded and locked on the side wall when not in use. The said support member
does not have any surface that clasps or encloses the items.
[0023] The model embodiments relating to the dishwasher realized in order to attain the
aim of the present invention are illustrated in the attached figures, where:
Figure 1 - is the perspective view of a dishwasher.
Figure 2 - is the perspective view of the rack while a support member is in the supporting
position and mounted to the rack.
Figure 3 - is the perspective view of the rack while a support member is in the closed
position and mounted to the rack.
Figure 4 - is the sideways view of the rack while a support member is in the closed
position and mounted to the rack.
Figure 5 - is the front perspective view of a support member.
Figure 6 - is the rear perspective view of another support member.
Figure 7 - is the sideways perspective view of a support member.
[0024] The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
1. Dishwasher
2. Washing chamber
3. Side wall
4. Rack
5. Horizontal wire
105. Vertical wire
6. Support member
7. Retainer
8. Port
9. Extension
10. Resting arm
11. First locking element
12. Second locking element
13. Carrier
14. Cavity
15. Protrusion
16. Holder arm
17. Rotation arm
[0025] The dishwasher (1) of the present invention comprises a washing chamber (2) wherein
the washing process is performed, at least one rack (4) having horizontal wire (5),
vertical wire (105) and a side wall (3), wherein the items to be washed are placed,
at least one support member (6) mounted on the side wall (3), having a closed position
(K) whereat it remains parallel to the side wall (3) and a supporting position (T)
changed to by being rotated around the vertical axis while in the closed position
(K), extending into the rack (4) and supporting the items placed on the rack (4) (Figure
1, Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5).
[0026] The user places the items to be washed in the rack (4) from one of their sides on
the rack (4) and on the support member (6) from the other side while the support member
(6) is in the supporting position (T). Thus, the items do not remain entirely parallel
to the horizontal plane and accumulation of water on or in the items is prevented
after completion of the washing process. Furthermore, the items are washed or rinsed
more effectively by being hung to the support member (6) that does not possess any
surface for clasping or enclosing the items. The support member (6) is changed to
the closed position (K) by folding on the side wall (3) when not in use and does not
occupy dead space (Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4).
[0027] The support member (6) is produced as one-piece molded plastic. The support member
(6) provides help for holding the items rigidly on the rack (4) during supporting
of the items. The items are placed on the rack (4) from one side and bear against
the support member (6) from the other side.
[0028] The support member (6) furthermore comprises at least one retainer (7) wherein the
vertical wire (105) is seated, providing the support member (6) to be mounted to the
side wall (3). The support member (6) is mounted to the rack (4) by means of the retainer
(7) when desired to be used by the user. The vertical wire (105) is seated into the
retainer (7) both in the supporting position (T) and the closed position (K). The
retainer (7) rotates around the vertical wire (105) when the support member (6) is
moved between the supporting position (T) and the closed position (K) (Figure 4).
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the retainer (7) is shaped like a channel
that surrounds the vertical wire (105) placed therein from the sides. The retainer
(7) moves by rotating around the vertical wire (105) while the support member (6)
changes position (Figure 5).
[0030] The support member (6) comprises at least two ports (8), arranged on the inlets of
two retainers (7) at different heights and aligned in the vertical direction, facing
opposite directions, allowing the vertical wire (105) to be inserted into the retainer
(7). The vertical wire (105) is provided to be inserted into each retainer (7) by
means of the port (8) (Figure 5).
[0031] The support member (6) comprises at least one "L" shaped extension (9), bearing against
the horizontal wire (5) both in the supporting position (T) and the closed position
(K) and restraining its movement in the vertical direction. The end portion of the
extension (9) bears on the horizontal wire (5) when the support member (6) is in the
closed position (K) and prevents the support member (6) from sliding in the downward
direction. The short arm of the extension (9) bears against the horizontal wire (5)
in the supporting position (T) and provides support for the support member (6). Thus,
the extension (9) provides the support member (6) to remain rigidly (Figure 5).
[0032] The support member (6) furthermore provides support for placing the items on the
rack (4) in positions when the support member (6) is not 90 degrees vertical to the
side wall (3). The extension (9) is always disposed on the horizontal wire (5) and
provides the support member (6) to receive from the side wall (3) while the support
member (6) is moved between the closed position (K) and the supporting position (T).
[0033] The support member (6) furthermore comprises at least one locking element (11, 12)
providing it to be secured to the side wall (3).
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member (6) comprises at least
one first locking element (11) providing the support member (6) to be locked to the
side wall (3) while in the closed position (K) and surrounding the horizontal wire
(5). The first locking element (11) faces the side wall (3) while in the closed position
(K). The support member (6) is secured to the horizontal wire (5) by means of the
first locking element (11) while in the closed position (K) and shifts to passive
position by being folded over the side wall (3).
[0035] The first locking element (11) is furthermore U shaped and surrounds the side wall
(3).
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member (6) comprises at least
one second locking element (12) surrounding the horizontal wire (5) and supporting
the support member (6) in carrying the items rigidly in the supporting position (T).
The second locking element (12) is located behind the extension (9). Thus, the support
member (6) and the items thereon are prevented from moving in unbalanced manner or
from falling. Furthermore, the horizontal wire (5) gives support against the weight
force exerted by the items when the second locking element (12) is secured to the
horizontal wire (5) in the supporting position (T) (Figure 5).
[0037] The second locking element (12) is furthermore U shaped and surrounds the side wall
(3).
[0038] The horizontal wire (5) enters from the open end of the second locking element (12)
and is secured inside the second locking element (12) while the support member (6)
changes from the closed position (K) to the supporting position (T). Consequently,
the support member (6) in the supporting position (T) receives support from the horizontal
wire (5) and has a more rigid structure.
[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member (6) comprises at least
one carrier (13) disposed thereon that extends into the washing chamber (2) when in
the supporting position (T). The items to be washed rest on the rack (4) from one
end and hung to the carrier (13) from the other end. Thus, the items placed on the
rack (4) are supported for remaining rigid. The carrier (13) remains parallel to the
side wall (3) in the closed position (K) (Figure 5, Figure 6).
[0040] In a derivative of this embodiment, the support member (6) comprises the carrier
(13) having at least one cavity (14) against which the items bear. The items are prevented
from sliding or falling off the support member (6) as their sides are seated into
the cavity (14) (Figure 5, Figure 6).
[0041] In another derivative of this embodiment, the support member (6) comprises the carrier
(13) having at least one protrusion (15) against which the items bear. The items are
prevented from sliding or falling off from the support member (6) by bearing against
the protuberance shaped protrusion (15).
[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the support member (6) comprises at least
one holder arm (16) extending into the rack (4), perpendicularly to the horizontal
wire (5) while in the supporting position (T), providing the items resting thereon
to be supported, with the second locking element (12) and the extension (9) disposed
on one end, the carrier (13) on the other end and the first locking element (11) disposed
between the second locking element (12) and the extension (9), and the carrier (13).
In this embodiment, the first locking element (11), the second locking element (12)
securing the carrier (13) carrying the items and the support member (6) and the extension
(9) providing support in the vertical direction are disposed in the same direction
which increases the resistance force in supporting the items on the rack (4) by being
hung from the support member (6) (Figure 7).
[0043] The support member (6) furthermore comprises at least one rotation arm (17) whereat
the extension (9) and the retainer (7) are disposed, that remains vertical to the
holder arm (16) and is parallel to the side wall (3) both in the closed position (K)
and the supporting position (T). The rotation arm (17) is disposed in the vertical
movement axis of the support member (6). During rotation of the support member (6),
the extension (9), the holder arm (16) and the rotation arm (17) move connected with
the support member (6) (Figure 7).
[0044] The support member (6) furthermore comprises at least one resting arm (10) that extends
angularly between the rotation arm (17) and the holder arm (16), disposed on the carrier
(13) when in the supporting position (T) and which provides support against the force
exerted by the items. The resting arm (10) provides support against the force created
on the support member (6) due to the items placed on the carrier (13) in the supporting
position (T) (Figure 7).
[0045] By means of the present invention, a one-piece plastic molded support member (6)
is realized that provides the items placed into the dishwasher (1) to be arranged
on the rack (4) so as to prevent water from accumulating on or in the items, to remain
rigidly on the rack (4) in the washing, rinsing, drying and the other cycles. The
items remain rigidly on the rack (4) and are treated by means of the support member
(6) that provides the items placed on the rack (4) to be supported by hanging. An
additional component is not required for mounting this support member (6) on the rack
(4). Consequently, costs are decreased.
[0046] 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.
1. A dishwasher (1) comprising a washing chamber (2) wherein the washing process is performed,
at least one rack (4) having the horizontal wire (5), vertical wire (105) and a side
wall (3), wherein the items to be washed are placed, said dishwasher (1) further comprising
at least one support member (6)
- mounted to the side wall (3),
- having a closed position (K) whereat it remains parallel to the side wall (3) and
a supporting position (T) extending into the rack (4) and supporting the items placed
on the rack (4), characterized by the support member (6) having at least one retainer (7) wherein the vertical wire
(105) is seated, providing the support member (6) to be mounted to the side wall (3),
the retainer (7) rotating around the vertical wire (105) while the support member
(6) rotates between the closed position (K) and the supporting position (T).
2. The dishwasher (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the support member (6) produced as one-piece molded plastic.
3. The dishwasher (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the retainer (7) being shaped like a channel that surrounds the vertical wire (105)
placed therein from the sides.,
4. The dishwasher (1) as in any one of the above Claims, characterized by at least two ports (8), facing opposite directions and arranged on the inlets of
two retainers (7) at different heights, aligned in the vertical direction and allowing
the vertical wire (105) to be inserted into the retainer (7).
5. The dishwasher (1) as in any one of the above Claims, characterized by the support member (6) having at least one "L" shaped extension (9), bearing on the
horizontal wire (5) both in the supporting position (T) and the closed position (K)
and restraining movement in the vertical direction.
6. The dishwasher (1) as in any one of the above Claims, characterized by the support member (6) having at least one locking element (11, 12), providing it
to be secured to the side wall (3).
7. The dishwasher (1) as in Claim 6, characterized by at least one first locking element (11) surrounding the horizontal wire (5) and providing
the support member (6) to be locked to the side wall (3) in the closed position (K).
8. The dishwasher (1) as in Claim 6 or 7, characterized by at least one second locking element (12) surrounding the horizontal wire (5) and
supporting the support member (6) in carrying the items rigidly in the supporting
position (T).
9. The dishwasher (1) as in any one of the above Claims, characterized by the support member (6) comprising at least one carrier (13) disposed thereon, extending
into the washing chamber (2) when in the supporting position (T).
10. The dishwasher (1) as in claim 9, characterized by the carrier (13) having at least one cavity (14) against which the items bear.
11. The dishwasher (1) as in claim 9, characterized by the carrier (13) having at least one protrusion (15) against which the items bear.
12. The dishwasher (1) as in any one of the Claims 9 to 11, characterized by the support member (6) having at least one holder arm (16) extending into the rack
(4) and perpendicularly to the horizontal wire (5) while in the supporting position
(T), providing the items resting thereon to be supported, with the second locking
element (12) and the extension (9) disposed on one end, the carrier (13) on the other
end and the first locking element (11) disposed between the second locking element
(12) and the extension (9), and the carrier (13).
13. The dishwasher (1) as in Claim 12, characterized by the support member (6) having at least one rotation arm (17) whereat the extension
(9) and the retainer (7) are disposed, that remains vertical to the holder arm (16)
and is parallel to the side wall (3) both in the closed position (K) and the supporting
position (T)
14. The dishwasher (1) as in Claim 13, characterized by at least one resting arm (10) that extends angularly between the rotation arm (17)
and the holder arm (16), that provides support against the force exerted by the items
placed on the carrier (13) when in the supporting position (T).
1. Ein Geschirrspüler (1) umfasst eine Waschkammer (2), worin der Waschvorgangdurchgeführt
wird, mindestens ein Gestell (4) mit einem horizontalen Draht (5), einer vertikalen
Draht (105) und einer Seitenwand (3), worin die zu waschenden Gegenstände platziert
werden, wobei der Geschirrspüler (1) des Weiteren mindestens ein Stützelement (6)
umfasst,
- montiert an der Seitenwand (6),
- mit einer geschlossenen Position (K), wobei sie parallel zur Seitenwand (3) bleibt,
und einer Stützposition (T), die sich in das Gestell (4) erstreckt und die auf dem
Gestell (4) platzierten Gegenstände stützt; gekennzeichnet ist er durch das Stützelement (6) mit mindestens einem Halter (7), worin der vertikale Draht (105)
sitzt und das Stützelement (6) an der Seitenwand (3) angebracht ist, wobei sich der
Halter (7) in den vertikalen Draht (105) dreht, während sich das Stützelement (6)
zwischen der geschlossenen Position (K) und der Stützposition (T) dreht.
2. Ein Geschirrspüler (1), wie in Anspruch 1 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Stützelement (6) als ein einteilig geformter Kunststoff hergestellt ist.
3. Der Geschirrspüler (1), wie in Anspruch 1 oder 2 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Halter (7) wie ein Kanal geformt ist, der den darin befindlichen vertikalen Draht
(105) von den Seiten umgibt.
4. Der Geschirrspüler (1), wie in einem der oben aufgeführten Ansprüchen, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens zwei Öffnungen (8) in entgegengesetzte Richtungen weisen und an den Einlässen
von zwei Halterungen (7) in unterschiedlichen Höhen angeordnet und in vertikaler Richtung
ausgerichtet sind, wobei der vertikale Draht (105) in den Halter (7) eingeführt werden
soll.
5. Der Geschirrspüler (1), wie in einem der oben aufgeführten Ansprüchen, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Stützelement (6) mindestens eine L-förmige Verlängerung (9) hat, die sowohl in
der Stützposition (T) als auch in der geschlossenen Position (K) auf dem horizontalen
Draht (5) aufliegt und die Bewegung in vertikaler Richtung zurückhält.
6. Der Geschirrspüler (1), wie in einem der oben aufgeführten Ansprüchen, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Stützelement (6) mindestens ein Verriegelungselement (11, 12) aufweist, wodurch
es an der Seitenwand (3) befestigt werden kann.
7. Ein Geschirrspüler (1), wie in Anspruch 6 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein erstes Verriegelungselement (11) den horizontalen Draht (5) umgibt
und das Stützelement (6) bereitstellt, das in der geschlossenen Position (K) an der
Seitenwand (3) verriegelt werden soll.
8. Der Geschirrspüler (1), wie in Anspruch 6 oder 7 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein zweites Verriegelungselement (12) den horizontalen Draht (5) umgibt
und das Stützelement (6) beim starren Tragen der Gegenstände in der Stützposition
(T) stützt.
9. Der Geschirrspüler (1), wie in einem der oben aufgeführten Ansprüchen, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Stützelement (6) mindestens einen darauf angeordneten Träger (13) umfasst, der
sich in der Stützposition (T) in die Waschkammer (2) erstreckt.
10. Ein Geschirrspüler (1), wie in Anspruch 9 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Träger (13) mindestens einen Hohlraum (14) aufweist, gegen den die Gegenstände
anliegen.
11. Ein Geschirrspüler (1), wie in Anspruch 9 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Träger (13) mit mindestens einem Vorsprung (15) aufweist, gegen den die Gegenstände
anliegen.
12. Der Geschirrspüler (1), wie in einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 11 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Stützelement (6) mit mindestens einem Halterarm (16) sich in der Stützposition
(T) in das Gestell (4) und senkrecht zum horizontalen Draht (5) erstreckt, und die
darauf liegenden Gegenstände bereitstellt, um sie zu schützen, wobei das zweite Verriegelungselement
(12) und die Verlängerung (9) an einem Ende angeordnet sind, der Träger (13) am anderen
Ende und das erste Verriegelungselement (11) zwischen dem zweiten Verriegelungselement
(12), der Verlängerung (9) und dem Träger (13) angeordnet ist.
13. Ein Geschirrspüler (1), wie in Anspruch 12 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Stützelement (6) mindestens einen Dreharm (17) aufweist, wobei die Verlängerung
(9) und der Halter (7) angeordnet sind, der vertikal zum Halterarm (16) bleibt und
sowohl in der geschlossenen Position (K) als auch in der Stützposition (T) parallel
zur Seitenwand (3) ist.
14. Ein Geschirrspüler (1), wie in Anspruch 13 aufgeführt, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein Ruhearm (10) sich winkelig zwischen dem Dreharm (17) und dem Halterarm
(16) erstreckt und der die Kraft unterstützt, die von den auf den Träger (13) in der
Stützposition (T) aufgebrachten Gegenständen ausgeübt wird.
1. Un lave-vaisselle (1) comprenant une cuve de lavage (2) dans laquelle le processus
de lavage est effectué, au moins un panier (4) ayant une grille horizontale (5), une
grille verticale (105) et une paroi latérale (3), dans laquelle les articles à laver
sont placés,
ledit lave-vaisselle (1) comprenant en outre au moins un élément de support (6)
- monté sur la paroi latérale (3),
- ayant une position fermée (K) dans laquelle il reste parallèle à la paroi latérale
(3) et une position de support (T) s'étendant dans le panier (4) et supportant les
articles placés sur le panier (4), est caractérisé en ce que l'élément de support (6) a au moins un dispositif de retenue (7) dans lequel la grille
verticale (105) est placée, fournissant l'élément de support (6) à monter sur la paroi
latérale (3), le dispositif de retenue (7) tournant autour de la grille verticale
(105) tandis que l'élément de support (6) tourne entre la position fermée (K) et la
position de support (T).
2. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans la déclaration 1, est caractérisé en ce que l'élément de support (6) est fabriqué en plastique moulé d'une seule pièce.
3. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans la déclaration 1 ou 2, est caractérisé en ce que le support (7) a la forme d'un canal qui entoure la grille verticale (105) qui y est
placée par les côtés.
4. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans l'une quelconque des déclarations ci-dessus, est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins deux orifices (8), orientés dans des directions opposées et disposés
sur les entrées de deux dispositifs de retenue (7) à des hauteurs différentes, alignés
dans la direction verticale et permettant à la grille verticale (105) d'être insérée
dans le dispositif de retenue (7).
5. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans l'une quelconque des déclarations ci-dessus, est caractérisé en ce que l'élément de support (6) a au moins une extension en forme de "L" (9), s'appuyant
sur la grille horizontale (5) à la fois dans la position de support (T) et dans la
position fermée (K) et limitant le mouvement dans la direction verticale.
6. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans l'une quelconque des déclarations ci-dessus, est caractérisé en ce que l'élément de support (6) possède au moins un élément de verrouillage (11, 12), permettant
de le fixer à la paroi latérale (3).
7. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans la déclaration 6, est caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un premier élément de verrouillage (11) entoure la grille horizontale (5)
et permet à l'élément de support (6) d'être verrouillé à la paroi latérale (3) en
position fermée (K).
8. Le lave-vaisselle (1) selon la déclaration 6 ou 7, est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un deuxième élément de verrouillage (12) entourant la grille
horizontale (5) et soutenant l'élément de support (6) en portant les articles de manière
rigide dans la position de support (T).
9. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans l'une quelconque des déclarations ci-dessus, est caractérisé en ce que l'élément de support (6) comprend au moins un support (13) disposé sur celui-ci,
s'étendant dans la cuve de lavage (2) lorsqu'il est en position de support (T).
10. Le lave-vaisselle (1) selon la déclaration 9, est caractérisé en ce que le support (13) présente au moins une cavité (14) contre laquelle les articles sont
en appui.
11. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans la déclaration 9, est caractérisé en ce que le support (13) présente au moins une saillie (15) contre laquelle les articles sont
en appui.
12. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans l'une quelconque des déclarations 9 à 11, est caractérisé en ce que l'élément de support (6) a au moins un bras de support (16) s'étendant dans le panier
(4) et perpendiculairement à la grille horizontale (5) lorsqu'il est en position de
support (T), en prévoyant que les objets qui y reposent soient soutenus, avec le deuxième
élément de verrouillage (12) et le prolongement (9) disposés à une extrémité, le support
(13) à l'autre extrémité et le premier élément de verrouillage (11) disposé entre
le deuxième élément de verrouillage (12) et le prolongement (9), et le support (13).
13. Le lave-vaisselle (1) selon la déclaration 12, est caractérisé en ce que l'élément de support (6) présente au moins un bras de rotation (17) sur lequel sont
disposés le prolongement (9) et le support (7), qui reste vertical par rapport au
bras de support (16) et est parallèle à la paroi latérale (3) aussi bien en position
fermée (K) qu'en position de support (T)
14. Le lave-vaisselle (1) comme dans la déclaration 13, est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un bras d'appui (10) qui s'étend angulairement entre le bras
de rotation (17) et le bras de support (16), qui fournit un appui contre la force
exercée par les articles placés sur le support (13) lorsqu'il est en position d'appui
(T).
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