JP2005046300A - Dishwasher - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dishwasher washing dishes by the jet of washing water in which light is caused to enter the inside of a washing tub hermetically closed by a door body and little in light quantity through a portion other than the door body to make the inside bright, and the quantity of light from the inside of the washing tub passing through a transparent window is increased without using a separate light source such as an electric light to thereby come close the quantity of external light reflected by the transparent window and the visibility of the inside of the washing tub is consequently improved even in the state of closing the door body. <P>SOLUTION: The washing tub 11 is provided inside a dishwasher body 12 and an opening part 16 provided on the front part of the washing tub 11 is opened and closed by an upper door body 17 and a lower door body 18. Of the upper door body 17 and the lower door body 17, the upper door body 17 is provided with a window 27 having a transparent front surface and a window 28 having a transparent back surface. Also, a light transmitting part 21 is provided on a part of the upper surface part of the dishwasher body 12 and of the washing tub 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a dishwasher that cleans dishes and the like by spraying washing water.

  Conventionally, this type of dishwasher has been configured as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the dishwasher main body 1 is provided with a washing tub 3 that accommodates tableware 2. The washing tub 3 has an opening 4 on the front surface, and the opening 4 is formed by a door body 5. A cleaning nozzle 6 that opens and closes and jets cleaning water to the bottom of the cleaning tank 3 is rotatably disposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Since the basic operation of a dishwasher is generally well known, a brief description will be given below. The user opens the door 5 and the tableware disposed in the washing tub 3 in the dishwasher main body 1. Set dirty dishes 2 in the basket.

Next, when the door 5 is closed and the operation is started, the cleaning water is supplied from the cleaning nozzle 6 toward the dishes 2 while heating the cleaning water by a heater (not shown) arranged at the bottom of the cleaning tank 3. The washing process which sprays and removes the dirt of the tableware 2 is performed. Thereafter, the tableware 2 is rinsed, and then a drying process is performed to finish the operation.
JP 2000-296087 A (page 3, FIG. 1)

  In such a conventional configuration, when the door body 5 is closed, the state inside the cleaning tank 3 is not known, and it is necessary to display some distinction as to whether the operation process is cleaning or rinsing. It does not take. In addition, it is necessary to check whether the tableware 2 being cleaned is clean, because it is necessary to pause during operation and open the door pair 5 for confirmation. It was.

  In addition, when a transparent window is provided in the door body 5 so that the state inside the cleaning tank 3 can be confirmed, the inside of the cleaning tank 3 is only permeated through the transparent window when the door body 5 is closed. Because there is only light, the amount of light is small and dark. Therefore, the amount of light reflected from the outside of the transparent window is larger than the amount of light that can be seen through the cleaning tank 3 from the outside through the transparent window, and it is difficult to see a dark room from a bright room. Similarly, the visibility in the dark cleaning tank 3 is poor.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, brightens the inside of the washing tank by transmitting light from a place other than the door body into the washing tank with a small amount of light sealed by the door body, There is no need for a separate light source, the amount of light inside the cleaning tank is increased through the transparent window, the light from the outside is brought closer to the amount of light reflected by the transparent window, and the door body is The purpose is to improve the visibility inside the washing tank even in a closed state.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a washing tub in the dishwasher body, and is configured to open and close the opening provided in front of the washing tub with a plurality of door bodies. At least one window portion having transparency is provided, and a light-transmitting portion is provided on a part of the upper surface portion of the dishwasher main body and the washing tub.

  As a result, the inside of the washing tank can be brightened by transmitting light from a place other than the door body into the washing tank with a small amount of light sealed by the door body, without requiring a separate light source such as an electric lamp, Increasing the amount of light that passes through the transparent window, allowing the light inside the cleaning tank to be close to the amount of light reflected by the transparent window, and the interior of the cleaning tank even when the door is closed Visibility can be improved.

  As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the washing tub is provided in the dishwasher body, and the opening provided in front of the washing tub is configured to be opened and closed by the plurality of door bodies. Since at least one of the plurality of doors is provided with a transparent window and a light-transmitting part is provided on a part of the upper surface of the dishwasher main body and the washing tub, the amount of light sealed by the door The inside of the washing tank can be brightened by transmitting light from a place other than the door in the washing tank with a small amount of light, and there is no need for a separate light source such as an electric lamp. The amount of light that passes through can be increased, the light from the outside can be brought close to the amount of light reflected by the transparent window, and the visibility inside the cleaning tank can be improved even when the door is closed.

  The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a dishwasher body, a washing tub provided in the dishwasher body, and a plurality of door bodies for opening and closing an opening provided in front of the washing tub. In addition, at least one of the plurality of door bodies is provided with a transparent window portion, and a translucent portion is provided on a part of the upper surface of the dishwasher body and the washing tub, and is sealed with the door body. The inside of the washing tank can be brightened by transmitting light from a place other than the door body into the washing tank with a small amount of light, and the light inside the washing tank is transparent without the need for a separate light source such as an electric lamp. Increase the amount of light that passes through the window that has the property, bring the light from the outside closer to the amount of light reflected by the transparent window, and improve the visibility inside the cleaning tank even when the door is closed Can do.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the translucent part is provided with an upper surface opening on the upper surface of the dishwasher body and the upper surface of the washing tub is made of a material having translucency. Thus, the translucent portion can be easily configured at low cost.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the translucent portion is provided with an upper surface opening on the upper surface of the dishwasher main body and at a position corresponding to the upper surface opening on the upper surface of the washing tub. The translucent member can be easily formed even when the material of the upper part of the cleaning tank is made of stainless steel.

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

(Example 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the washing tub 11 is provided inside the dishwasher main body 12, and is made of a metal washing tub member 13 such as a stainless steel plate that constitutes the side surface and a resin that constitutes the upper portion of the washing tub member 13. It is comprised by the upper surface structural member 14 and the resin-made bottom structural members 15 which comprise a bottom part.

  An opening 16 in front of the cleaning tank 11 is configured to be opened and closed by an upper door body (door body) 17 and a lower door body (door body) 18. The upper surface constituent member 14 made of resin is made of a light-transmitting material (for example, colorless polypropylene), and a part thereof is approximately the same size as the upper surface opening 19 provided on the upper surface of the dishwasher body 14, In addition, an upper surface window portion 20 having the same height is provided to constitute a light transmitting portion 21. In addition, a cleaning nozzle 22 for jetting cleaning water is rotatably disposed on the resin bottom component member 15, and a table basket 24 for storing tableware 23 is disposed in the cleaning tank 11.

  Further, the upper door body 17 is composed of a front door body 25 and a back door body 26, each having a front transparent window (translucent window portion) 27 and a rear transparent window (translucent window portion) 28. Is provided.

  The operation of the above configuration will be described. Light is transmitted from the upper surface opening 19 provided in the dishwasher main body 12 through the upper surface window 20 made of resin having transparency. Thereby, in a state where the upper door body 17 and the lower door body 18 are closed, the difference between the brightness inside the cleaning tank 11 and the outside brightness is reduced, the light that can see through the inside of the cleaning tank 11 from the outside, and the surface transparent window Since the difference in the amount of light reflected by 27 and the back transparent window 28 is reduced, the visibility inside the cleaning tank 11 can be improved without requiring a separate light source such as an electric lamp.

  Thus, according to this embodiment, the washing tub 11 is provided in the dishwasher main body 12, and the opening 16 provided in front of the washing tub 11 is opened and closed by the upper door body 17 and the lower door body 18, The upper door body 17 is composed of a front door body 25 and a rear door body 26, and a front transparent window 27 and a rear transparent window 28 are provided respectively. Since the light part 21 is provided, the inside of the cleaning tank 11 is made to transmit light from a place other than the upper door body 17 into the cleaning tank 11 with a small amount of light sealed by the upper door body 17 and the lower door body 18. It is possible to brighten the light, and no additional light source such as an electric lamp is required. The amount of light passing through the front transparent window 27 and the rear transparent window 28 can be increased. Close to the amount of light reflected by the transparent window 27 and the back transparent window 28, It can also improve the cleaning tank 11 inside the visibility in a state of closing the door 17 and Shitatobiratai 18.

  Moreover, since the translucent part 21 provided the upper surface opening part 19 in the upper surface of the dishwasher main body 12, and comprised the upper surface of the washing tank 11 with the material which has translucency, the translucent part 21 is cheap and easily. Can be configured.

  Further, when it is desired to hide the inside of the cleaning tank 11, the light transmitting portion 21 may be covered with a material that does not transmit light.

  Since the back door body 26 needs to be watertight, the back transparent window 28 is often formed integrally by welding or the like. However, if the back door body 26 is made of a permeable material, There is no need for a transparent window 28.

(Example 2)
As shown in FIG. 2, the washing tub 29 is provided inside the dishwasher main body 30, and includes an upper constituent member 31 whose upper surface and side surfaces are integrally formed of stainless steel, and a resin bottom constituent member 32 that constitutes the bottom portion. It consists of. On the upper surface of the upper constituent member 31, a translucent member 34 made of a permeable resin that matches the upper surface opening 33 provided in the dishwasher main body 30 is provided to constitute a translucent portion 35. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation in the above configuration will be described. Light is transmitted from the upper surface opening 33 provided in the dishwasher main body 30 through the translucent member 34 made of a permeable resin. Thereby, with the upper door body 17 and the lower door body 18 closed, the difference between the brightness inside the cleaning tank 29 and the outside brightness is reduced, and the light that allows the inside of the cleaning tank 29 to be seen from the outside and the surface transparent window Since the difference in the amount of light reflected by 27 and the back transparent window 28 is reduced, the visibility inside the cleaning tank 29 can be improved without requiring a separate light source such as an electric lamp.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the translucent part 35 is provided with the upper surface opening 35 on the upper surface of the dishwasher main body 30 and the translucent member 34 at a position corresponding to the upper surface opening 35 on the upper surface of the washing tub 29. Therefore, even if the material of the upper part of the cleaning tank 29 is stainless steel, the light transmitting part 35 that transmits light from the outside into the cleaning tank 29 can be easily configured.

The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the dishwasher of 1st Example of this invention Vertical section of the dishwasher of the second embodiment of the present invention Vertical section of a conventional dishwasher

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Washing tank 12 Dishwasher main body 16 Opening part 17 Upper door body (door body)
18 Lower door (door)
21 Translucent part 27 Surface transparent window (transparent window part)
28 Back transparent window (transparent window)

Claims (3)

A dishwasher body, a washing tub provided in the dishwasher body, and a plurality of doors for opening and closing openings provided in front of the washing tub, wherein at least one of the plurality of doors A dishwasher provided with a transparent window portion and a translucent portion provided on part of the upper surface of the dishwasher body and the washing tub. 2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the translucent part is provided with an upper surface opening on the upper surface of the dishwasher body, and the upper surface of the washing tub is made of a material having translucency. 2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the translucent part has a structure in which an upper surface opening is provided on the upper surface of the dishwasher body and a translucent member is provided on the upper surface of the washing tub at a position corresponding to the upper surface opening.

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