DISHWASHER

A dish washer is provided. The dish washer includes a washing bath in which a dish is received, a sump for storing washing water supplied into the washing bath, and a washing pump disposed in the sump to generate a suction force for circulating the washing water. The washing pump includes a washing motor for generating a driving force, an impeller disposed under the washing motor, the impeller being rotatable by the driving force, and a heating space disposed under the impeller to define a space in which the washing water is heated by a heater.

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Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119 and 35 U.S.C. 365 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0086015 filed on Sep. 2, 2010, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

The present disclosure relates to a dish washer.

In general, dish washers are appliances that spray washing water onto dishes on which food or garbage is stained to wash the dishes.

In detail, according to such a dish washer, clean washing water is supplied using a sump disposed at a side of a washing bath, and then a washing water spraying mechanism sprays the washing water onto dishes within the washing bath to wash the dishes. The washing water used for washing the dishes is recovered into the sump, and then, the recovered washing water is supplied again into the washing water spraying mechanism through a filtering device disposed within the sump.

When the dishes are washed through the above-described processes, the washing water existing in the washing bath and the sump is discharged to the outside. Here, the foreign substances filtered by the filtering device may be discharged together with the washing water to the outside of the dish washer.

A reception structure in which dishes are received is applied to the washing bath. The reception structure may include a support structure for stably supporting the dishes.

In a dish washer according to a related art, there is a limitation that it is difficult to receive dishes having various sizes into the washing bath having a limited size.

That is, the washing bath according to the related art may be partitioned into predetermined spaces. Thin tableware such as dishes may be received in one space of the washing bath, and thick tableware such as bowl may be received in the other space.

According to kinds of tableware used by a user, as necessary, the thin dishes should be washed or the thick bowls should be washed.

However, the washing bath according to the related art may be limited to its receiving space according to a kind of dishes. Thus, there is a limitation that the spatial utilization of the washing bath is not effective. As a result, satisfaction of the product by the user may be reduced.

SUMMARY

Embodiments provide a dish washer which provides receiving spaces having various sizes according to kinds of dishes to be washed.

In one embodiment, a dish washer includes: a washing bath defining a washing space; and a rack device disposed in the washing bath to receive a dish, where the rack device includes: a receiving frame defining a receiving space; a plurality of support parts extending upward from a lower portion of the receiving frame, the plurality of support parts being rotatably disposed; a plurality of rotational central portions providing a rotation center with respect to the plurality of support parts; and an accumulation part accumulating the plurality of rotational central portions at the same time, wherein the plurality of support parts include a plurality of extension parts supporting the dish and spaced with distances different from each other.

In another embodiment, a dish washer includes: a washing bath defining a washing space; a receiving frame disposed within the washing bath to provide a dish seat part; and a support part assembly coupled to the receiving frame to support a seated dish, wherein the support part assembly includes: a first support part including a plurality of one extension parts disposed with a first distance; a second support part including a plurality of the other extension parts disposed with a second distance; and a plurality of rotational central portions providing rotation centers of the first and second support parts, wherein the first and second support part are rotated to define dish receiving spaces having sizes different from each other.

The details of one or more embodiments are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a dish washer according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which dishes are received into a rack device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating one example of a manipulation state of a support part in the rack device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the other example of a manipulation state of the support part in the rack device.

FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view illustrating a rotation state of the support part in the rack device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which dishes having various sizes are received in the rack device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a view of a support part assembly in a rack device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a view of a support part in a rack device according to a third embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, that alternate embodiments included in other retrogressive inventions or falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will fully convey the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a dish washer according to a first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, a dish washer 1 according to an embodiment includes a case 10 defining an outer appearance, a tub 11 received within the case 10 to define a washing bath, a door 12 disposed on a front surface of the tub 11 to open or close the washing bath, and a sump 20 disposed in a lower side of the tub 11 to store washing water.

An upper rack 13 and a lower rack 14 in which dishes are received are disposed within the tub 11. The upper rack 13 may be spaced a predetermined distance from an upper portion of the lower rack 14. The upper and lower racks 13 and 14 may be guided by a guide rail (not shown) disposed on an inner surface of the tub 11 to take out in a front direction of the tub 11.

A top nozzle 15, an upper nozzle, and a lower nozzle 17 for spraying washing water supplied from the sump 20 into the washing bath are disposed above the sump 20.

In detail, the lower nozzle 17 is coupled to an upper surface of the sump 20 to spray the washing water onto a lower side of the washing bath. Here, the washing water may be sprayed toward the dishes mounted in the lower rack 14. A lower nozzle coupling part 62 coupled to the lower nozzle 17 is disposed on the sump 20.

A plurality of lower spray holes 17a for spraying the washing water are defined in the lower nozzle 17. The lower spray holes 17a may be formed in both sides of the nozzle coupling part 62.

The upper nozzle 16 may be disposed at a central portion of the washing bath to spray the washing water toward the upper rack 13. The top nozzle 15 may be disposed on a ceiling portion of the tub 11 to spray the washing water downward.

A nozzle holder 18 is disposed between the upper nozzle 16 and a washing water guide 40. The nozzle holder 18 may extend from the washing water guide 40 toward a center direction of the tub 11 and be coupled to an approximately central portion of the upper nozzle 16.

A plurality of upper spray holes 16a for spraying the washing water are defined in the upper nozzle 16. The upper spray holes 17a may be formed in both sides of a portion to which the nozzle holder 18 is coupled.

The washing water guide 40 for moving the washing water supplied from a washing water pump is disposed above the sump 20. The washing water moved through the washing water guide 40 may be sprayed onto the upper rack 13 through the top nozzle 15 or the upper nozzle 16. A guide connection part 64 coupled to the washing water guide 40 is disposed on the sump 20.

Hereinafter, a structure of a rack device will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. A rack device 100 that will be described below may be applied to the upper rack 16 or the lower rack 17.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a dish is received in a rack device according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the rack device 100 according to the first embodiment includes a receiving frame 110 defining a receiving space and a support part 120 for supporting a dish inside the receiving frame 110. Here, the rack device 100 may be called a “receiving device” in that the rack device 100 receives the dish.

The support part 120 extends upward from a bottom surface of the receiving frame 110 to support at least one side of the dish. The support part 120 may be movable with respect to a center of a rotation shaft. Also, the support part 120 may be provided in plurality on the rotation shaft.

The support parts 120 may be spaced from each other in a plurality of rows. The plurality of support parts 120 aligned in two rows among the support parts disposed in the plurality of rows may be manipulated to receive the dish. That is, to stably receive the dish, the support parts 120 spaced from each other in the two rows may support one side and the other side of the dish. That is to say, the dish may be disposed between the support parts 120 aligned in the two rows.

The rack device 100 includes a support coupling part 140 for coupling the plurality of support parts 120 aligned in the two rows to each other. In detail, the support coupling part 140 may be coupled to a rotation center of each of the support parts 120 disposed in the two rows. The support coupling part 140 may be provided in plurality. The plurality of support coupling parts 140 may be spaced from each other in one row (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

The dish receivable into the rack device 100 may include a first container 50 having a flat shape and a second container 60 having a thick shape. For example, the first container 50 may be a dish, and the second container 60 may be a bowl. Although the first and second containers 50 and 60 include the dish and bowl in the drawings, the first and second containers 50 and 60 may include containers having various shapes, i.e., a pot and a frying-fan.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating one example of a manipulated state of a support part in the rack device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the other example of a manipulation state of the support part in the rack device. FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view illustrating a rotation state of the support part in the rack device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which dishes having various sizes are received in the rack device according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 3 to 6, the rack device 100 according to the first embodiment includes a receiving frame 110 defining an outer appearance, a support part 120 disposed inside the receiving frame 110 to support a dish, and rotational central portions 131 and 132 providing rotation centers so that the support part 120 is movable.

A plurality of wire frames may be coupled to each other with a predetermined distance to form the receiving frame 110. The receiving frame 110 may include a side frame 111 having a predetermined height and a lower frame 112 for providing a dish seat part.

A plurality of receiving parts are disposed in a receiving space defined by the receiving frame 110. The plurality of receiving parts include a first receiving part 101 defined in a side of a lower portion of the receiving space, a second receiving part 102 defined in the other side of the lower portion of the receiving space, a third receiving part defined in a side of an upper portion of the receiving space, and a fourth receiving part 104 defined in the other side of the upper portion of the receiving space.

The first, second, third, and fourth receiving parts 101, 102, 103, and 104 may be disposed on both sides with respect to the support coupling part 140, i.e., first and second accommodation parts 141 and 142 that will be described below, respectively, and thus be classified according to their positions.

The plurality of receiving parts 101, 102, 103, and 104 may be classified according to a kind of dish to be received. In detail, when the support part 120 is manipulated, i.e., when the support part 120 stands up or is laid down, a dish having a large width may be received into the first receiving part 101, and a bowl having a large width may be received into the second receiving part 102. Also, a dish having a large width such as a pot may be received into the third or fourth receiving part 103 or 104.

For example, when all of the support parts stand up, a dish having a large width may be received. Also, when a portion of the support parts 120 is laid down, a bowl having a slightly large width may be received. When all of the supports 120 are lied down, a dish having a very large width such as a pot may be received (see FIG. 6). Hereinafter, an operation of a structure for supporting a dish will be described in detail.

In the current embodiment, the first reception part 101 will be described as an example. That is, the current embodiment may be applied to the other receiving parts 102, 103, and 104.

The first receiving part 101 includes a plurality of support parts 121 and 122 aligned in two rows and a plurality of rotation shafts defining a rotation center of each of the support parts 121 and 122.

Here, the plurality of support parts 121 and 122 disposed in the two rows may be called “support part assemblies”. In summary, the support part assemblies 121 and 122 may be understood that a plurality of support parts constituting one row are disposed in two rows. Although the support part assemblies include the support part 121 and 122 disposed in the two rows in FIG. 3, the support part assemblies may include the support parts 121 and 122 disposed in the two or more rows.

The plurality of support parts 121 and 122 constituting one row (hereinafter, referred to as a “first row”) include the first and second support parts 121 and 122. The first and second support parts 121 and 122 may be constituted by a plurality of extension parts extending upward from the lower frame 112.

For example, the first support part 121 includes a plurality of extension parts 121a, 121b, and 121c (see FIG. 5). The plurality of extension parts 121a, 121b, and 121c are spaced a predetermined distance from each other. For example, the second support part 122 includes a plurality of extension parts 122a and 122b (see FIG. 5). The plurality of extension parts 122a and 122b are spaced a predetermined distance from each other.

A first rotational central portion 131 defining a rotation center of the first support part 121 is disposed under the first support part 121. The first rotational central portion 131 may be rotated together with the first support part 121 in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.

Also, a second rotational central portion 132 defining a rotation center of the second support part 122 is disposed under the second support part 122. The second rotational central portion 132 may be rotated together with the second support part 122 in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.

The first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 may extend adjacent to each other in parallel or side by side.

The support coupling part 40 may include the first accumulation part 141 for accumulating the first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 at the same time. The first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 may be rotated in a state where they are received into the first accumulation part 141.

The first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 coupled to the first accumulation part 141 and the first and second support parts 121 and 122 rotated around the first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 as rotation centers may constitute one row (hereinafter, referred to as a “first row”).

The first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 may be rotatably coupled to a support part holder 150. That is, ends of sides of the first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 may be coupled to the first accumulation part 141, and ends of the other sides may be coupled to the support part holder 150.

An insertion hole (not shown) in which the first or second rotational central portion 131 or 132 is inserted may be defined in the support part holder 150. When the first or second rotational central portion 131 and 132 is inserted, at least one portion of the support part holder 150 may be elastically deformed.

The support coupling part 140 includes a second accumulation part 142. The first accumulation part 141 is disposed on one side of the support coupling part 140, and the second accumulation part 142 is disposed on the other side of the support coupling part 140. The second accumulation part 142 may be coupled to the first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 constituting the other row (hereinafter, referred to as a “second row”).

That is, the first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 coupled to the second accumulation part 142 and the first and second support parts 121 and 122 rotated with respect to the first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 as rotation centers may constitute the second row.

The support parts and rotational central portions provided on the second receiving part 102 may be separately operated with respect to the support parts 121 and 122 and the rotational central portions 131 and 132 of the first receiving part 101.

The rotational central portion of the second receiving part 102 is coupled to the first accumulation part 141 in a state where the second receiving part 102 is separated from the rotational central portions 131 and 132. Thus, the rotational central portions 131 and 132 of the first receiving part 101 and the rotational central portions of the second receiving part 102 may be independently operated (rotated) with respect to each other.

The rack device 100 includes a guide roller 115 for guiding the movement of the rack device 100. The rack device 100 may be easily withdrawn to the outside of the tub 11 by the guide roller 115.

FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the first and second support parts 121 and 122 disposed on the first receiving part 101 stand up, i.e., a state in which the first and second support parts 121 and 122 extend upward from the lower frame 112. On the other hand, FIG. 4 illustrates a state in which the first support part 121 is folded, i.e., a state in which the first support part 121 is rotated toward the lower frame 112 and the second support part 122 stands up.

Referring to FIG. 5, structures and operations of the first and second support parts 121 and 122 will be described in detail.

The first support part 121 includes the plurality of extension parts 121a, 121b, and 121c extending upward from the first rotation central portion 131. The extension parts include a first extension part 121a, a second extension part 121b, and a third extension part 121c which are spaced from each other. Here, the plurality of extension parts 121a, 121b, and 121c may be called a “first support extension part”.

In detail, the first extension part 121a and the second extension part 121b may parallelly extend spaced a distance (interval) L1 from each other, and the second extension part 121b and the third extension part 121c may parallely extend a distance L2 from each other. The first, second, and third extension parts 121a, 121b, and 121c may be repeatedly provided in plurality.

The distance L2 may be twice as large as the distance L1. A dish may be received into a space between the extension parts having the distances L1 and L2 therebetween.

The second support part 122 includes the plurality of extension parts 122a and 122b extending upward from the second rotation central portion 132. The extension parts may include a fourth extension part 122a and a fifth extension part 122b which are spaced from each other. Here, the plurality of extension parts 122a, and 122b may be called a “first support extension part”.

In detail, the fourth and fifth extension parts 122a and 122b may be spaced a distance L2 from each other and extend parallel to each other. The fourth and fifth extension parts 122a and 122b may be repeatedly provided in plurality.

The distance L3 may be twice as large as the distance L1. A dish may be received into a space between the extension parts having the distance L3 therebetween. Here, the received dish may be a dish having a somewhat large width. The distances L1, L2, and L3 may be called a “first distance”, a “second distance”, and a “third distance” for convenience, respectively.

The first support part 121 may be rotated with respect to the first rotational central portion 131 in one direction (clockwise direction) or in the other direction (counter clockwise direction). Although the first support part 121 is folded while being rotated with respect to the first rotational central portion 131 in the counter-clockwise direction in FIG. 5, the first support part 121 may be folded while being rotated with respect to the first rotational central portion 131 in the clockwise direction.

When the first and second support parts 121 and 122 stand up, the first and second extension parts 121a and 121b may be disposed between the fourth extension 122a and the fifth extension part 122b. Also, the distance L3 between the fourth extension part 122a and the fifth extension part 122b may be divided into three receiving spaces (dish support spaces) having a distance L1 by the first and second extension parts 121a and 121b.

The distance L2 between the second extension part 121b and the third extension part 121c may be divided into two receiving spaces (dish support spaces) having a distance L1 by the fifth extension part 122b.

As described above, when the first and second support parts stand up, a dish having a somewhat small width may be received in the receiving space having the distance L1.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the first support part 121 is folded and the second support part 122 stands up, a dish having a somewhat large width, e.g., a bowl may be received into the receiving space of the second support part 122 having the distance L3.

On the other hand, when the first support part 121 stands up and the second support part 122 is folded, two kinds of dishes different from each other may be received into the receiving space having the distances L1 and L2. That is, a dish having a first width may be received into the receiving space having the distance L1, and a dish having a second width greater than the first width may be received into the receiving space having the distance L2.

As described above, dishes having sizes different from each other may be received according to manipulation positions of the first and second support parts 121 and 122.

That is to say, various dishes may be received according to whether the first and second support parts 121 and 122 stand up (are disposed on a first position) or are folded (are disposed on a second position).

Thus, according to dishes to be washed, a user may selectively adjust a size of the receiving space (storing space) so that the first and second support parts 121 and 122 are disposed on adequate positions.

Since the first and second rotational central portions 131 and 132 extend parallel to each other, when the first support part 121 is folded, the first support part may not interfere with the second support part 122 and be smoothly rotated until the first support part 121 reaches a position at which the first support part is folded. Similarly, the second support part 122 may not interfere with the first support part 121 and be rotated until the second support part 122 is folded.

FIG. 6 illustrate a state in which containers 50, 60, and 70 having various sizes are received into the rack device 100 through above-described manipulations. As shown in FIG. 6, the first container 50 having the smallest width (thickness) may be received into the third receiving part 103, and the second container 60 having a width greater than that of the first container 50 may be received into the fourth receiving part 104. Also, the third container having a width greater than those of the first and second containers 50 and 60 may be received into the first receiving part 101.

However, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described receiving configuration. The received positions of the first, second, and third containers 50, 60, and 70 may be varied according to the manipulation positions of the support parts 121 and 122.

Another embodiment will now be described.

In third and fourth receiving parts according to the current embodiment, one rotational central portion is received into a receiving part, and a support part is coupled to the one rotational central portion.

According to the above-described structure, when the support part stands up, a dish having a narrow width such as a plate may be supported. When the support part is folded, a dish having a wide width such as a bowl may be supported.

However, on the other hand, each of the third and fourth receiving parts 103 and 104 may have the same structure as that of the first receiving part 101 described above. That is, in the third and fourth receiving parts 103 and 104, a plurality of rotational central portions may be coupled to an accumulation part, and support parts different from each other may be rotatably coupled to each of the rotational central portions.

Hereinafter, second and third embodiments will be described. The current embodiments are equal to the first embodiment except for a structure of a support part. Thus, different points therebetween will be mainly described and descriptions of the same parts will be quoted from descriptions and reference numerals of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a view of a support assembly in a rack device according to a second embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7, a rack device 100 according to a second embodiment includes a plurality of support parts 221 and 222 and a plurality of rotational central portions 231 and 232 respectively coupled to the plurality of support parts 221 and 222. The plurality of rotational central portions 231 and 232 may be received first and second accumulation parts 141 and 142, respectively.

The plurality of support parts 221 and 222 may include a first support part 221 and a second support part 222 which include extension parts extending with the same distance as each other.

In detail, the first support part 221 includes a plurality of extension parts extending with the same distance L4 as each other. Here, the extension parts will be quoted from the descriptions of the first embodiment. Also, the second support part 222 includes a plurality of extension parts extending with the same distance L5 as each other.

When the first and second support parts 221 and 222 stand up, the extension parts (first support extension parts) constituting the first support part 221 and the extension parts (second support extension parts) constituting the second support part 222 may be alternately disposed.

A distance L6 spaced between the first support extension part and the second support extension part may be about half of the distance L4 or L5. When all of the first support part 221 and the second support part 222 stand up, a dish having a size receivable into the distance L6 may be supported.

On the other hand, when one of the first and second support parts 221 and 222 is folded, a dish having a size receivable into the distance L4 or L5 may be supported. As described above, dishes different from each other may be selectively received according to the manipulation positions of the first and second support parts 221 and 222.

FIG. 8 is a view of a support part in a rack device according to a third embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8, a rack device 100 according to a third embodiment includes a first support part 321 rotatably disposed with respect to a first rotational central portion 331 as a rotation center and a second support part 322 rotatably disposed with respect to a second rotational central portion 332 as a rotation center.

The first and second rotational central portions 331 and 332 may be rotatably coupled to first and second accumulation parts 141 and 142.

The first rotational central portion 331 may be inserted into the second rotational central portion 332. That is, the first rotational central portion 331 is received into the second rotational central portion 332.

In detail, the second rotational central portion 332 has a guide hole 333 for guiding the rotation of the first support part 321.

The guide hole 333 may be a cut portion formed by cutting an outer surface of the second rotational central portion 332 in a radius direction. When the first support part 321 is rotated, the guide hole 333 may prevent the first support part 321 from interfering with the second rotational central portion 332.

Thus, the first and second support parts 321 and 322 may be independently operated without interfering with each other. Also, according to the manipulation positions of the first and second support parts 321 and 322, dishes having various sizes may be received.

In the dish washer according to the embodiments, the plurality of support parts may be rotatably disposed to define the receiving spaces having various sizes. Thus, as necessary, tableware having sizes different from each other may be received.

Also, the plurality of rotation shafts that are used as rotation centers with respect to the plurality of support parts may be provided. Thus, the plurality of support parts may not interfere with each other and may be easily rotated in a state where the plurality of rotation shafts are received into one shaft accumulation part.

Also, the plurality of rotation shafts that are used as rotation centers with respect to the plurality of support parts may be provided. Thus, the plurality of support parts may not interfere with each other and may be easily rotated in a state where one rotation shaft is received into the other rotation shaft.

Therefore, since the user may manipulate the plurality of support parts into various shapes according to the tableware to be washed, the satisfaction of the product may be improved.

According to the embodiments, since the receiving part of the rack device can receive dishes having various size, industrial applicability may be significantly high.

Although embodiments have been described with reference to a number of illustrative embodiments thereof, it should be understood that numerous other modifications and embodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art that will fall within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure. More particularly, various variations and modifications are possible in the component parts and/or arrangements of the subject combination arrangement within the scope of the disclosure, the drawings and the appended claims. In addition to variations and modifications in the component parts and/or arrangements, alternative uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A dish washer comprising:

a washing bath defining a washing space; and
a rack device disposed in the washing bath to receive a dish,
wherein the rack device comprises:
a receiving frame defining a receiving space;
a plurality of support parts extending upward from a lower portion of the receiving frame, the plurality of support parts being rotatably disposed;
a plurality of rotational central portions providing a rotation center with respect to the plurality of support parts; and
an accumulation part accumulating the plurality of rotational central portions together,
wherein the plurality of support parts comprise a plurality of extension parts supporting the dish and spaced with distances different from each other.

2. The dish washer according to claim 1, wherein the receiving space is partitioned into a plurality of receiving parts for receiving dishes having sizes different from each other.

3. The dish washer according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of receiving parts are disposed on both sides of the accumulation part, respectively.

4. The dish washer according to claim 1, wherein the accumulation part comprises:

a first accumulation part coupled to the plurality of rotational central portions constituting a first row; and
a second accumulation part coupled to the plurality of rotational central portions constituting a second row.

5. The dish washer according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of support part comprises:

a first support part having first support extension parts disposed with one distance; and
a second support part having second support extension parts disposed with the other distance.

6. The dish washer according to claim 5, wherein the first support extension parts are disposed between the second support extension parts to partition the other distance.

7. The dish washer according to claim 5, wherein the other distance is greater than the one distance.

8. The dish washer according to claim 6, wherein the receiving space comprises:

a first receiving part in which a container having a width corresponding to the one distance is received;
a second receiving part in which a container having a width corresponding to the other distance is received; and
a third receiving part in which a container having a width corresponding to the other distance partitioned by the first support extension parts.

9. The dish washer according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of rotational central portions comprise:

a first rotation central portion coupled to the first support part; and
a second rotation central portion coupled to the second support part,
wherein the first rotational central portion and the second rotational central portion are independently rotated with respect to each other.

10. The dish washer according to claim 9, wherein the first and second rotational central portions are parallelly disposed adjacent to each other.

11. The dish washer according to claim 9, wherein the first or second rotational central portion is rotatable in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.

12. The dish washer according to claim 9, wherein a dish receivable in case where at least one of the first and second support parts is disposed on a first position has a width less than that of a dish receivable in case where the at least one support is disposed on a second position.

13. The dish washer according to claim 12, wherein the first position is a position at which the at least one support part stands up, and the second position is a position at which the at least one support part is folded.

14. The dish washer according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of rotational central portions comprise:

a second rotational central portion; and
a first rotational central portion inserted into the second rotational central portion.

15. The dish washer according to claim 14, wherein the second rotational central portion has a guide hole for guiding rotation of the first rotational central portion.

16. A dish washer comprising:

a washing bath defining a washing space;
a receiving frame disposed within the washing bath to provide a dish seat part; and
a support part assembly coupled to the receiving frame to support a seated dish,
wherein the support part assembly comprises:
a first support part comprising a plurality of one extension parts disposed with a first distance;
a second support part comprising a plurality of the other extension parts disposed with a second distance; and
a plurality of rotational central portions providing rotation centers of the first and second support parts,
wherein the first and second support part are rotated to define dish receiving spaces having sizes different from each other.

17. The dish washer according to claim 16, wherein each of the first and second support parts is provided in at least two, and

the two first and second support parts support one side and the other side of the dish.

18. The dish washer according to claim 16, wherein the first or second support part stands up or is folded with respect to the receiving frame.

19. The dish washer according to claim 18, wherein, when the first and second support parts stand up with respect to the receiving frame, each of the one extension parts partitions a second distance of each of the other extension parts.

20. The dish washer according to claim 18, wherein, when the first and second support parts stand up with respect to the receiving frame, a space in which a dish is received is defined by the first distance.

21. The dish washer according to claim 16, wherein the plurality of rotational central portions extend parallel to each other, and

when one rotation shaft is rotated, the one rotation shaft does not interfere with the other rotation shaft.

22. The dish washer according to claim 16, further comprising a support coupling part coupled to the plurality of rotational central portions, and

the dish receiving spaces having the sizes different from each other are partitioned with respect to the support coupling part.

23. The dish washer according to claim 22, wherein the support coupling part is provided in plurality, and

the plurality of support coupling parts are disposed in a row.
Patent History
Publication number: 20120056519
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 1, 2011
Publication Date: Mar 8, 2012
Inventors: Sangwoo WOO (Seoul), Donghwi Park (Seoul)
Application Number: 13/224,022
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Having Particular Shelf Or Rack (312/228.1)
International Classification: A47L 15/50 (20060101);