JP2003038410A - Baskets such as dishwashers - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] In a basket of a dishwasher or the like for accommodating dishes such as a dishwasher for washing dishes by injecting washing water from a washing nozzle toward the dishes, a dish with a deep pan or a deep dish is used. Even when setting a relatively shallow dish, even when setting it, it is possible to maintain a stable setting posture, efficiently apply washing water to dishes, secure tableware storage capacity, improve usability and Improve reliability. SOLUTION: A substantially parallel first mounting wire 16 and a second mounting wire 17, and a first mounting wire 16 and a second mounting wire 17 intersect and are parallel to each other. A plurality of adjacent supporting wires 19a to 19f;
Each of a to 19f is configured to be tiltable in a substantially horizontal state independently of each other.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a basket such as a dishwasher for storing dishes such as a dishwasher for washing dishes by spraying wash water from the washing nozzle toward the dishes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a dishwasher for washing dishes stored in a dish basket with washing water sprayed from a nozzle rotating in a washing tank has become mainstream.

Conventionally, this type of dishwasher has been constructed as shown in FIG. The configuration will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 10, the outer box 1 has an opening in the front and supports a cleaning tank 3 movably in the front-rear direction via rails 2, and the cleaning tank 3 moves upward. The lid body 4 that moves in accordance with the above is movably supported in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction. The cleaning tank 3 has an opening 5 on the upper side and a door 6 on the front side to open and close the opening of the outer box 1.

In the cleaning tank 3, a cleaning nozzle 7 for injecting cleaning water is rotatably provided, and a tableware basket 9 for containing a tableware 8 is arranged. At the bottom of the tableware basket 9, FIG.
As shown in, a plurality of mounting wire rods 10 are fixed,
A plurality of supporting wire rods 11 are fixed to each mounting wire rod 10 in parallel with each other at substantially equal intervals.

The washing water in the washing tank 3 is warmed by the heater 12, sucked from the drain port 14 by the washing pump 13, and sent under pressure to the washing nozzle 7. The tableware 8 housed in the tableware basket 9 is cleaned by the cleaning water vigorously sprayed from the cleaning nozzle 7.

[0007]

In such a conventional dishwasher, when the tableware 8 is set in the tableware basket 9, the peripheral end portions of the tableware 8 are provided by two mounting wire rods 10 which are parallel to each other. Support. Further, by supporting the tableware 8 on the respective mounting wire rods 10 by the supporting wire rods 11 fixed in parallel to each other at substantially equal intervals, the movement of the tableware 8 along the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire rods 10 is restricted. is doing.

When tableware and cooking utensils are set on the support portion of this embodiment, if the space between the adjacent supporting wire rods 11 is narrow, the supporting wire rods 11 with respect to the outer circumference of the pot or the tableware with a deep depth.
May disturb the setting posture, or the shape may not be set depending on the shape. Further, if the spacing between the adjacent supporting wire members 11 is wide, it is difficult to set the relatively shallow dishes in the upright state, and it becomes impossible to efficiently apply the washing water from the washing nozzle 7, and the dish storage capacity is also increased. Will also decrease.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and makes it possible to maintain a stable setting posture even when setting deep pots or deep dishes or relatively shallow dishes, and to wash them. The purpose is to efficiently apply water to the tableware, secure a tableware storage capacity, improve usability, and improve reliability.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention comprises a substantially parallel mounting wire rod and a plurality of supporting wire rods which intersect the mounting wire rod and are adjacent to each other in parallel with each other. And the supporting wire rods are individually and independently tiltable in a substantially horizontal state.

As a result, it is possible to maintain a stable setting posture even when setting a deep pot or deep dishes or relatively shallow dishes, and to efficiently wash the washing water into the dishes. You can hit it,
The storage capacity of tableware can be secured, the usability can be improved, and the reliability can be improved.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises a substantially parallel mounting wire and a plurality of supporting wires which intersect the mounting wire and are adjacent to each other in parallel with each other. The supporting wire rods are configured so that they can be independently tilted to a substantially horizontal state, and the supporting wire rods can be independently tilted or upright. The optimum support form can be selected regardless of the shape of the tableware and cooking utensils, the set posture of the tableware can be stably maintained, and the washing water is efficiently applied to the tableware. In addition, since it is possible to secure the storage capacity of the tableware, it is possible to improve usability and reliability.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in the invention according to the first aspect, the placing wire rod and the plurality of supporting wire rods are connected to each other through connecting members, and the connecting member is the mounting member. It is composed of a rotating portion rotatable with respect to the wire for use and a fixing portion for fixing the supporting wire, and it is possible to select an optimum support form regardless of the shape of tableware or cooking utensils. It is possible to maintain a stable set posture, wash water can be efficiently applied to the tableware, and the storage capacity of the tableware can be secured, which improves usability and reliability. Can be improved.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the above-mentioned first or second aspect of the invention, the connecting member is configured to be capable of being locked at least when the supporting wire is erected, and tableware Since the supporting wire rod can be maintained in the standing posture when setting the cooking utensil or the like, the usability can be further improved and the reliability can be improved.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the third aspect, the connecting member is provided with a protrusion around the rotating portion and maintains the state at least when the supporting wire is erected. As described above, the protruding portion is configured to be capable of abutting against the regulating wire rod provided on the car, and when the tableware and the cooking utensils are set, the protruding wire portion is provided on the regulating wire rod provided on the car. By contacting them, the supporting wire can be maintained in a standing posture, so that the usability can be further improved and the reliability can be improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, in the invention according to the third aspect, the connecting member has at least a locking portion that maintains the state when the supporting wire is erected,
The locking portion is configured to be locked to the regulation wire provided on the car, and the supporting wire is erected in a standing state by locking the locking portion on the regulation wire provided on the car. It can be maintained at the same time and can be prevented from easily tilting when setting dishes, so that it is possible to improve usability and
The reliability can be improved.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the invention according to the fifth aspect, the connecting member has a protrusion around the rotating portion, and a substantially claw-shaped engagement is provided near the protrusion. When the supporting wire is raised, at least the supporting wire is erected, the locking wire is hooked on the restricting wire that is provided substantially parallel to the mounting wire, so that the supporting wire can be locked. By hooking and locking the locking portion on the regulating wire provided substantially parallel to the wire, the supporting wire can be maintained in the upright posture and can be prevented from easily tilting when setting the dishes. Therefore, while improving the usability,
The reliability can be improved.

The invention described in claim 7 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in 6, the supporting wire rod is configured such that, when the supporting wire rod is erected, the center of gravity exists on the erection side opposite to the tilting side with the placing wire rod as a boundary. Since it is possible to reliably maintain the posture in the state, it is possible to further improve usability and reliability.

The invention according to claim 8 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in 7, the supporting wire is configured such that a pair of supporting wires that face each other do not interfere with each other when the supporting wire is tilted, and are opposed to each other when the supporting wire is moved from the standing state to the tilted state. Since it is possible to prevent the supporting wire rod from becoming an obstacle, it is possible to further improve usability and reliability.

The invention according to claim 9 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in 8, the pair of supporting wires facing each other is configured to be displaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire, and when the supporting wire is moved from the upright state to the tilted state. Since it is possible to prevent the supporting wires that face each other from becoming an obstacle, it is possible to further improve usability and reliability.

The invention described in claim 10 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in any one of (1) to (9), when the supporting wire connected to one of the mounting wires is tilted, the length is set so as not to interfere with the other mounting wire, and when the supporting wire is tilted, tableware Since the bottom surface of the basket can be made flatter and the degree of freedom in setting the tableware can be expanded, the usability can be further improved.

The invention described in claim 11 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in 0, the connecting member has an abutting portion that maintains the state when the supporting wire rod is tilted, and the abutting portion is configured to be able to abut the regulating wire rod provided in the car. When the supporting wire is tilted, the flatness of the bottom of the tableware basket can increase the degree of freedom in setting the tableware, and the supporting wire can be tilted. Since it can be maintained, the usability can be further improved and the reliability can be improved.

The invention according to claim 12 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in any one of (1) to (11), each supporting wire is configured so that each standing state can be set in a plurality of stages, and since the posture of the standing state of each supporting wire can be selected, The storage capacity of the tableware can be increased, the usability can be further improved, and the reliability can be improved.

The invention according to claim 13 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in 2, the connecting member is provided with a plurality of protrusions around the rotating portion, and it is possible to select an upright posture of each supporting wire, so that the tableware can be accommodated. The capacity can be increased, the usability can be improved, and the reliability can be improved.

The invention according to claim 14 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the inventions according to 1 to 13, the connecting member is provided with a support portion capable of supporting tableware when the supporting wire rod is tilted, and even when the supporting wire rod is tilted,
Since the tableware can be provided with a function of supporting it, the storage capacity of the tableware can be increased, the usability can be improved, and the reliability can be improved.

The invention according to claim 15 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in 4, the supporting portion is formed of a wire rod, and the supporting wire rod has a function of supporting tableware even when the supporting wire rod is tilted, and the length of the supporting wire rod is selected. Therefore, the storage capacity of the tableware can be increased, the usability can be improved, and the reliability can be improved.

The invention according to claim 16 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in any one of (1) to (15), the supporting wire and the connecting member are integrally formed, and by integrally forming the supporting wire and the connecting member, the cost is low, the usability is improved, and the reliability is improved. can do.

[0028]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIG. 1, a tableware basket 15 has a first mounting wire (mounting wire) 16 and a second mounting wire (mounting wire) at the bottom. 17 are fixed substantially parallel to each other, and the plurality of connecting members 18a to 18a are attached to the first mounting wire 16.
18f is rotatably provided. Each connecting member 18a-1
The supporting wires 19a to 19f are fixed to 8f.

Here, each of the connecting members 18a to 18f is composed of a rotating portion rotatable with respect to the first mounting wire rod 16 and a fixing portion for fixing the supporting wire rod, and the supporting wire rod 19a. .About.19f are rotatable with respect to the first mounting wire rod 16.

The supporting wires 19a to 19f have the same length and are arranged substantially parallel to each other and at substantially equal intervals. Each of the connecting members 18a to 18f has a protruding portion 20a to 20f, and when each of the supporting wire members 19a to 19f is in an upright state, each of the protruding portions 20a to 20f has a first mounting wire member 16a.
The first contacting wire rod 21 is provided in the vicinity of the first contacting wire rod 16 in parallel with the first mounting wire rod 16 so as to contact the upper side of the first contacting wire rod 21.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the second mounting wire 17 is also provided with a similar connecting member 18, tableware supporting wire 19 and projections 20 in the vicinity of the second mounting wire 17. The second abutting wire 22 is provided substantially parallel to the second mounting wire 17.
Are arranged at substantially symmetrical positions with respect to the center of the first placement wire 16 and the second placement wire 17. The projecting portions and the abutting wire rods are arranged such that the supporting wire rods 19a to 19f located at the positions facing each other have a distance between the lower ends of the supporting wire rods 19a to 19f that is equal to or less than the distance between the upper ends thereof when the wire rods are standing up.
Further, the lengths of the supporting wire rods 19a to 19f are set so as to contact the second mounting wire rod 17 in a tilted state.

To explain the operation in the above-mentioned structure, when the user sets the relatively shallow dish 23, if the supporting wire rods 19a and 19b that are adjacent to each other are set in the upright state, the dish 23 is in the upright state. With this, it is possible to set stably, and it is possible to efficiently apply cleaning water from below in a smaller space.

Further, when setting a relatively deep pot 24 having a substantially trough shape, the supporting wire rods 19d and 19f are placed in an upright state,
By tilting the supporting wire 19e, the outer peripheral surface of the pot 24 and the supporting wire 19e can be prevented from interfering with each other, and the pot 24 can be stably set in an upright state.

When the pot is deeper, the supporting wire rods, for example, the supporting wire rods 19a and 19e, which are capable of supporting both ends of the pot in accordance with the depth of the pot to be set, are erected, and the supporting wire rods between them are supported. By tilting the wire rods 19b, 19c, 19d, a deeper pot can be set stably. The same applies to tableware such as deep bowls. In addition, since each tableware and cooking utensils can be set upright, the maximum storage capacity of tableware can be secured.

The connecting member 18a has a protrusion 20a.
When the supporting wire 19a is in the upright state, the protrusion 20a abuts on the upper side of the first abutting wire 21 to stop the rotation of the connecting member 18a, so that the user can easily support the supporting wire 19a. The wire rod 19a can be erected.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to independently and freely select the standing state and the tilted state of the supporting wire rods 19a to 19f, so that various shapes and sizes of tableware and cooking utensils can be obtained. It can be set flexibly, can be set stably, and can be sprayed with washing water efficiently and can secure the storage capacity of tableware, so it is easy to use and highly reliable in baskets such as dishwashers. Can be provided.

Each of the connecting members 18a to 18f is composed of a rotating portion rotatable with respect to the first mounting wire rod 16 and a fixing portion for fixing the supporting wire rod.
Since 9a to 19f are rotatable with respect to the first mounting wire rod 16, an optimum supporting form can be selected regardless of the shapes of tableware and cooking utensils, and a stable set posture It is possible to hold the tableware, and to apply the washing water to the dishes efficiently, and to secure the storage capacity of the dishes, which provides a convenient and reliable basket for dishwashers and the like. can do.

(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIG. 3, the first mounting wire 16 is composed of a plurality of connecting members 25a to 25f (not shown) as in the first embodiment. 25
Is rotatably provided, and a supporting wire 26 is fixed to each connecting member 25. The plurality of supporting wires 26 have the same length and are arranged substantially parallel to each other and at substantially equal intervals. Each connecting member 25 has a protruding portion 27 around the rotating portion, and also has a claw-shaped engaging portion 28 provided perpendicularly to the protruding portion 27.

Of the plurality of supporting wire rods 26, for example, when the supporting wire rod 26a is in an upright state, the supporting wire rod 26 is
The protrusion 27a provided on the connecting member 25a to which a is fixed is
It is configured to come into contact with the upper side of a first abutting wire rod (regulating wire rod) 21 provided in the vicinity of the first placing wire rod 16 substantially parallel to the first placing wire rod 16.

At this time, the claw portion of the engaging portion 28a is in contact with the lower side of the first contact wire 21 and the supporting wire 26a.
Maintain a standing posture. Since the locking portion 28a has a claw shape, it has elasticity, and the transition of the supporting wire 26a between the upright state and the tilted state is relatively easy. In addition, this structure is the same in each of the connecting members 25a to 25f. A similar connecting member 25 is also rotatably provided on the second mounting wire 17. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be described. According to the shape and size of the tableware and cooking utensils to be set,
The user can individually select whether to erect or tilt each supporting wire 26.

For example, a user may use a plurality of supporting wire rods 26.
Of these, when the supporting wire rod 26b is erected for use in an upright state, after the locking portion 28b is elastically bent, the claw portion enters the lower side of the abutting wire rod 26b and makes contact therewith.
Therefore, it is possible to obtain a click feeling when standing up, the standing state can be easily confirmed, and the supporting wire 26b does not easily tilt when setting the tableware, so that the usability at the time of setting is good.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the standing state and the tilted state of the supporting wire rod 26 can be independently and independently selected, so that the stability at the time of setting the dishes and the efficiency of the washing water can be improved. It is possible to provide a basket such as a dishwasher which is more convenient and reliable because it can be utilized and the storage capacity of the dishes can be secured and the standing posture of the supporting wire 26 can be easily maintained. it can.

(Embodiment 3) As shown in FIG. 4, the first mounting wire 16 is composed of a plurality of connecting members 29a to 29f (not shown) as in the first embodiment. 29
Is rotatably provided, and a supporting wire 30 is fixed to each connecting member 29. The plurality of supporting wire rods 30 have the same length and are arranged substantially parallel to each other and at substantially equal intervals, and the tip end is bent to the side opposite to the second mounting wire rod 17 to support the wire rods. The center of gravity G of the wire 30 is the second mounting wire 17 with the first mounting wire 16 as a boundary.
It is configured to be located on the opposite side to. Also, the second
A similar connecting member 29 is rotatably provided on the mounting wire 17 and the supporting wire 30 is fixed. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be described. According to the shape and size of the tableware and cooking utensils to be set,
The user can individually select whether to erect or tilt each supporting wire 30.

For example, a user may use a plurality of supporting wire rods 30.
Among them, when the supporting wire rod 30c is erected for use in an upright state, the center of gravity G of the supporting wire rod 30c in the upright state is the second mounting wire rod 17 with the first mounting wire rod 16 as a boundary. Since it is on the opposite side, the supporting wire 30c is biased in the A direction. Therefore, the standing state can be easily set, and the supporting wire 30c does not tilt easily when setting the tableware, and thus the usability at the time of setting is also good.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the standing state and the tilted state of the supporting wire 30 can be independently and independently selected, so that the stability at the time of setting the dishes and the efficiency of the washing water can be improved. It is possible to provide a basket, such as a dishwasher, which is more convenient and reliable because it can be utilized and the storage capacity of dishware can be secured and the standing posture of the supporting wire 30 can be easily maintained. it can.

Although the position of the center of gravity G is set by bending the tip of the supporting wire rod 30 in this embodiment, the center of gravity G can be set by another method such as increasing the length of the supporting wire rod 30. Even if the position is set, the same effect can be obtained.

(Embodiment 4) As shown in FIG. 5, the first mounting wire 16 is provided with a plurality of connecting members 31a to 31f rotatably, and is supported by the connecting members 31a to 31f. The wire rods 32a to 32f are fixed. Supporting wire 32
a to 32f have the same length and are arranged substantially parallel to each other and at substantially equal intervals.

The second mounting wire rod 17 has supporting wire rods 32a to 32a with the center line of the first mounting wire rod 16 as a boundary.
Supporting wire 3 that can stand up in a state of being axisymmetric with 2f
3a to 33f are rotatably provided. Supporting wire 32
a to 32f and the supporting wire rods 33a to 33f are such that the supporting wire rods facing each other are the mounting wire rods 16 and 1 respectively.
7 are arranged so as to be slightly displaced in the longitudinal direction, and are configured so as not to come into contact with each other when both supporting wire rods are in a tilted state. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

To explain the operation of the above structure, according to the shape and size of the tableware and cooking utensils to be set,
The user can individually select whether the supporting wires 32a to 32f and 33a to 33f are erected or tilted.

For example, when the user tilts the supporting wires 32d and 33d to use them in a tilted state,
Since the supporting wire rod 32d and the supporting wire rod 33d do not come into contact with each other in the tilted state, each can be stabilized in the completely tilted state. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the interference between the outer peripheral surfaces of the tableware and the cooking utensils and the supporting wire rods 32d and 33d in the tilted state.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the standing state and the tilted state of the supporting wire rods 32a to 32f and 33a to 33f can be individually and independently selected, so that the stability when setting dishes can be improved. , Efficient use of wash water, and securing the storage capacity of tableware can be realized, and the supporting wire 32
Since it is possible to secure the completely tilted postures of a to 32f and 33a to 33f, it is possible to provide a basket such as a dishwasher which is more convenient and highly reliable.

(Embodiment 5) As shown in FIG. 6, the first mounting wire 16 is provided with a plurality of connecting members 34a to 34f rotatably, and is supported by the connecting members 34a to 34f. The wire rods 35a to 35f are fixed. Supporting wire 35
a to 35f have the same length and are arranged substantially parallel to each other and at substantially equal intervals.

Each of the connecting members 34a to 34f has first projecting portions 36a to 36f for maintaining the standing posture thereof and second projecting portions (contact portions) 37a to 37f. When the supporting wire rods 35a to 35f are in the tilted state, the second projecting portions 37a to 37f are provided in the vicinity of the first mounting wire rod 16 and in parallel with the first mounting wire rod 16 in the first direction. The abutting wire (regulating wire) 21 is brought into contact with the lower side.

A connecting member having the same structure is rotatably provided on the second mounting wire 17, and the supporting wires 35a to 35f are separated from the center line with the first mounting wire 16 as a boundary. And the supporting wire rods 38a to 38f that can stand up in a state of being almost line-symmetric
Is rotatably provided. In the supporting wire rods 35a to 35f and the supporting wire rods 38a to 38f, the supporting wire rods facing each other are slightly displaced in the longitudinal direction of the first mounting wire rod 16 and the second mounting wire rod 17. Have been placed,
When both supporting wires are in a tilted state, they are configured so as not to contact each other.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the supporting wire 35
In the tilted state, the tips of the supporting wire rods 35 constituting a to 35f are located closer to the first mounting wire rod 16 side than the second mounting wire rod 17 and constitute supporting wire rods 38a to 38f. The length of the supporting wire 38 is set so that the tip end thereof is located closer to the second mounting wire 17 side than the first mounting wire 16 in the tilted state. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be described. According to the shape and size of the tableware and cooking utensils to be set,
The user can individually select whether the supporting wires 35a to 35f and 38a to 38f are erected or tilted.

For example, when the user tilts the supporting wires 35e and 38e for use in a tilted state,
Since the supporting wire 35e does not interfere with the second mounting wire 17 and the supporting wire 38e does not interfere with the first mounting wire 16, the supporting wires 35e and 38e are It can be tilted to an extremely horizontal state, and it is possible to reliably prevent interference between the outer peripheral surfaces of tableware and cooking utensils and the supporting wire rods 35e and 38e in the tilted state.

Further, when the supporting wire 35e is in a tilted state, the second protrusion 37e abuts on the lower side of the abutting wire 21 to prevent the supporting wire 35e from rotating further downward. However, since the tilted posture can be maintained, it is possible to prevent the washing nozzle 7 rotating below the dish basket from coming into contact with the washing nozzle 7.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the standing state and the tilted state of the supporting wire rods 35a to 35f and 38a to 38f can be freely selected individually and independently, so that the stability in setting the tableware and the like can be improved. , Efficient use of washing water, securing of storage capacity for tableware can be realized, and the supporting wire 35
Since the tilted postures of a to 35f and 38a to 38f can be maintained in an extremely nearly horizontal state, it is possible to provide a basket such as a dishwasher which is more convenient and reliable.

(Embodiment 6) As shown in FIG. 8, the first mounting wire 16 is composed of a plurality of connecting members 39a to 39f (not shown) as in the first embodiment. 39
Is rotatably provided, and a supporting wire 40 is fixed to each connecting member 39. The plurality of supporting wires 40 have the same length and are arranged substantially parallel to each other and at substantially equal intervals.

The connecting members 39 each have a protrusion 41, and also have a posture restricting portion 42 provided perpendicularly to each protrusion 41. The attitude restricting portion 42 has radial irregularities in the radial direction of the first mounting wire rod 16, and the respective recesses are in a positional relationship capable of engaging with the abutting wire rod 21. A similar connecting member 39 is rotatably provided on the second placement wire 17. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be described. According to the shape and size of the tableware and cooking utensils to be set,
The user can individually select whether to erect or tilt each supporting wire 40.

For example, when the user sets a bowl-shaped tableware having a relatively deep depth, the supporting wire 40a among the plurality of supporting wire rods 40 is set in a slightly tilted posture, and the supporting wire rod 40a is placed on the opening side of the tableware. It is possible to support the peripheral edge portion and set the supporting wire 40b in the most upright posture to support the outer peripheral portion of the tableware.

At this time, since the opening is in a slightly downward posture, the cleaning water can be efficiently applied. Further, when the tableware is set next to each other, the supporting wire 40b can support the peripheral end portion of the tableware, so that more tableware can be accommodated.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the standing state and the tilted state of the supporting wire 40 can be independently and independently selected, so that the stability at the time of setting the dishes and the efficiency of the washing water can be improved. Utilization can be realized and supporting wire rod 40
Since the upright posture can be set in multiple stages, it is possible to provide a basket such as a dishwasher which has a large capacity for storing dishes, is easy to use, and is highly reliable.

(Embodiment 7) As shown in FIG. 9, the first mounting wire 16 is composed of a plurality of connecting members 43a to 43f (not shown) as in the first embodiment. 43
Is rotatably provided, and the first supporting wire rod portion (supporting wire rod) 44 is formed integrally with each connecting member 43. The plurality of first supporting wire portions 44 have the same length and are arranged substantially parallel to each other and at substantially equal intervals.

A second supporting wire portion (supporting portion) 45 having a shorter length than the first supporting wire portion 44 is integrally formed on each of the plurality of connecting members 43. When the supporting wire portion 44 is tilted, the tableware stands upright in a supportable state. Here, the second supporting wire portion 45 is made of a wire material. A similar connecting member 43 is rotatably provided on the second mounting wire 17 as well. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be described. According to the shape and size of the tableware and cooking utensils to be set,
The user can individually select whether to erect or tilt each first supporting wire 44.

For example, when the user sets a bowl-shaped tableware having a relatively deep depth, the first supporting wire rod portion 44b among the plurality of first supporting wire rod portions 44 is set in the upright state. Supporting the peripheral edge of the tableware, the first supporting wire portion 44c
By setting the tilted state, the second supporting wire portion 45c can be erected to support the outer peripheral portion of the tableware.

Furthermore, when dishes are set next to each other, the peripheral edge portion of the dishes can be supported by the second supporting wire portion 45c, so that more dishes can be accommodated. Further, the connecting member 43 and the first supporting wire member 44
Also, since the second supporting wire portion 45 is integrally formed, it can be provided as an inexpensive part.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the standing state and the tilted state of the first supporting wire rod 44 can be freely selected independently, so that the stability at the time of setting the tableware and the washing water can be improved. The second supporting wire 45 stands up at a height lower than that of the first supporting wire 44 in a state where the first supporting wire 44 is tilted. It is possible to provide a basket for a dishwasher or the like, which has a large capacity for storing items, is easy to use, is highly reliable, and is inexpensive.

[0075]

As described above, according to the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention, a substantially parallel mounting wire and a plurality of supports which intersect the mounting wire and are adjacent to each other in parallel to each other. And a supporting wire rod, and the supporting wire rods can be independently tilted to a substantially horizontal state. Therefore, each supporting wire rod can be independently tilted or upright. This makes it possible to select an optimal supporting form regardless of the shapes of tableware and cooking utensils, improve usability, and improve reliability.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the placing wire rod and the plurality of supporting wire rods are connected to each other through the connecting member, and the connecting member is rotated with respect to the placing wire rod. Since it is composed of a possible rotating part and a fixing part for fixing the supporting wire, it is possible to select an optimum supporting form regardless of the shape of tableware or cooking utensils, and improve usability. The reliability can be improved.

According to the third aspect of the invention, since the connecting member is configured so that it can be locked at least when the supporting wire rod is erected, it is possible to support the tableware and cooking utensils when setting them. Since the wire rod for use can be maintained in the upright posture, it is possible to further improve usability and reliability.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 4, the connecting member is provided with the projection portion around the rotating portion so as to maintain the state at least when the supporting wire is erected.
Since the protrusion is configured to be capable of contacting the regulation wire provided on the car, when the tableware or the cooking utensils are set, the protrusion is brought into contact with the regulation wire provided on the car to support. Since the wire rod for use can be maintained in the upright posture, it is possible to further improve usability and reliability.

According to the invention described in claim 5, the connecting member has at least a locking portion which maintains the state when the supporting wire is erected, and the locking portion is provided in the car. Since it can be locked to the regulation wire, the supporting wire can be maintained in the upright posture and can be prevented from easily tilting when setting the dishes, so that the usability can be further improved and the reliability can be improved. It is possible to improve the property.

According to the invention described in claim 6, the connecting member has a protruding portion around the rotating portion, and a substantially claw-shaped engaging portion is provided in the vicinity of the protruding portion, and at least the supporting member is provided. When the operating wire is erected, it can be locked by hooking the locking portion on the restricting wire provided substantially parallel to the mounting wire, so that the supporting wire is maintained in the standing posture. Moreover, since it is possible to prevent the tableware from easily tilting when setting the tableware, the usability can be further improved and the reliability can be improved.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 7, the supporting wire is constructed such that, when the supporting wire is erected, the center of gravity is present on the erected side opposite to the tilting side with the placing wire as a boundary. Therefore, the supporting wire can be reliably maintained in the upright posture, so that the usability can be further improved and the reliability can be improved.

According to the invention described in claim 8, since the pair of supporting wires does not interfere with each other when the supporting wire is tilted, the supporting wire is tilted from the upright state. Since it is possible to prevent the supporting wire rods facing each other from becoming an obstacle when shifting to
The usability can be further improved and the reliability can be improved.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 9, since the pair of supporting wire rods facing each other are arranged such that their positions are displaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire rod, the supporting wire rods are erected. Since it is possible to prevent the supporting wire rods facing each other from becoming an obstacle when shifting from the tilted state to the tilted state, it is possible to further improve usability and reliability.

According to the invention described in claim 10,
When tilting the supporting wire connected to one mounting wire, the length is set so as not to interfere with the other mounting wire.Therefore, when tilting the supporting wire, make the bottom of the dish basket flatter. Since the degree of freedom in setting the tableware can be expanded, the usability can be further improved.

According to the invention described in claim 11,
The connecting member has an abutting portion that maintains the state when the supporting wire rod is tilted, and the abutting portion is configured to be able to abut on the regulating wire rod provided in the car, so that the setting property of tableware can be improved. Since the degree of freedom can be expanded and the supporting wire can be maintained in a tilted state, the usability can be further improved and the reliability can be improved.

According to the invention described in claim 12,
Since the individual supporting wires can be set up in their respective standing states in a plurality of stages, it is possible to increase the storage capacity of the tableware, improve the usability, and improve the reliability.

According to the invention described in claim 13,
Since the connecting member is provided with the plurality of protrusions around the rotating portion, it is possible to increase the storage capacity of the tableware, improve the usability, and improve the reliability.

According to the invention of claim 14,
Since the connecting member is provided with the support portion capable of supporting the tableware when the supporting wire rod is tilted, the connecting member can have the function of supporting the tableware even when the supporting wire rod is tilted. The storage capacity of the tableware can be increased, the usability can be improved, and the reliability can be improved.

According to the invention described in claim 15,
Since the support portion is made of the wire rod, the storage capacity of the tableware can be increased, the usability can be improved, and the reliability can be improved.

According to the invention described in claim 16,
Since the supporting wire and the connecting member are integrated,
It is possible to improve usability and reliability.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of a basket of a dishwasher or the like according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 2] Enlarged cross-sectional view of the main parts of the basket of the dishwasher

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of a basket of a dishwasher or the like according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of a basket of a dishwasher or the like according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a main part of a basket of a dishwasher or the like according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a main part of a basket of a dishwasher or the like according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 7] Enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the basket of the dishwasher

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of a basket of a dishwasher or the like according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of a basket for a dishwasher or the like according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional view of a conventional dishwasher including a basket such as a dishwasher.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view in which a basket of the dishwasher and the like is partially cut away.

[Explanation of symbols]

16 First mounting wire (mounting wire) 17 Second mounting wire (mounting wire) 19a to 19f Supporting wire rod

Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. A mounting wire rod that is substantially parallel to the mounting wire rod, and a plurality of supporting wire rods that intersect the mounting wire rod and that are adjacent to each other in parallel with each other. A basket such as a dishwasher that can be tilted horizontally. 2. A mounting wire rod and a plurality of supporting wire rods are connected to each other via connecting members, and the connecting member includes a rotating portion rotatable with respect to the mounting wire rod and the supporting wire rod. The basket for a dishwasher or the like according to claim 1, which is configured with a fixing portion for fixing. 3. A basket for a dishwasher or the like according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member is configured to be able to be locked at least when the supporting wire is erected. 4. The connecting member is provided with a protruding portion around the rotating portion, and at least the supporting wire rod is attached to the regulating wire rod so as to maintain the state when the supporting wire rod is erected. The basket of the dishwasher or the like according to claim 3, which is configured to be accessible. 5. The connecting member has at least a locking portion for maintaining the state of the supporting wire rod when the supporting wire rod is erected, and the locking member is configured to be locked to the regulating wire rod provided in the car. A basket such as the dishwasher according to claim 3. 6. The connecting member has a protruding portion around the rotating portion, and a substantially claw-shaped engaging portion is provided in the vicinity of the protruding portion, and at least when the supporting wire is erected, the mounting member is placed. The basket for a dishwasher or the like according to claim 5, wherein the cage is configured to be hooked by hooking the locking portion on a regulating wire provided substantially parallel to the wire. 7. The supporting wire rod according to claim 1, wherein, when the supporting wire rod is erected, the center of gravity thereof is present on the erected side opposite to the tilting side with the placing wire rod as a boundary. Basket such as the listed dishwasher. 8. The basket for a dishwasher or the like according to claim 1, wherein the supporting wire has a structure in which a pair of supporting wires that face each other do not interfere with each other when the supporting wire is tilted. 9. A basket for a dishwasher or the like according to claim 1, wherein a pair of supporting wire members facing each other are arranged such that their positions are displaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of the mounting wire member. 10. The dishwasher or the like according to claim 1, wherein when the supporting wire connected to one of the mounting wires is tilted, the supporting wire has a length that does not interfere with the other mounting wire. Basket. 11. The connecting member has an abutting portion that maintains the state when the supporting wire rod is tilted, and the abutting portion is configured to be capable of abutting against the regulating wire rod provided in the car. 10
Basket such as the listed dishwasher. 12. A basket for a dishwasher or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein each of the supporting wire rods can be set in a standing state at a plurality of stages. 13. The basket for a dishwasher or the like according to claim 12, wherein the connecting member is provided with a plurality of protrusions around the rotating portion. 14. The connecting member is provided with a supporting portion capable of supporting tableware when the supporting wire is tilted.
Basket such as the dishwasher according to any one of 1. 15. A basket for a dishwasher or the like according to claim 14, wherein the support portion is made of a wire material. 16. A basket for a dishwasher or the like according to claim 1, wherein the supporting wire and the connecting member are integrally formed.