IP Library Granted Patent US 8,613,289
Granted Patent B2
US 8,613,289 · App. 12/033,658 · Granted Dec 24, 2013

Dishwasher with a reinforcement member

Inventors: Yoshimasa Tameishi (Toyoake, JP); Kouji Suyama (Toyoake, JP); Mamoru Watanabe (Toyoake, JP)
Assignee: Hoshizaki Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
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Patent No.
US 8,613,289
App. No.
12/033,658
Granted
Dec 24, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention provides a dishwasher which permits cost reductions while enabling increased strength. A reinforcement member is mounted between pillars, which are erected in the corners of a machine chamber, and a functional part for executing washing and rinsing is fixed to the reinforcement member. Here, an example of the functional part is a washing pump for delivering washing water. Furthermore, another example for the functional part is a connecting part for connecting electrical wiring between a control box and a detergent supply device or a booster or the like.

Claims (18)

1. A dishwasher which washes and rinses dishes by injecting water from an injection nozzle disposed in a washing chamber, comprising:

a reinforcement member mounted between pillars which are erected vertically in corners of a machine chamber disposed below the washing chamber;

a functional part for executing the washing and rinsing fixed to the reinforcement member; and

a washing water tank,

wherein the functional part and the reinforcement member face each other in a horizontal direction,

wherein the machine chamber comprises a bottom plate and external panels arranged on the bottom plate,

wherein the reinforcement member is arranged above the bottom plate and inside the external panels,

wherein the reinforcement member is fixed to a first side of the functional part,

wherein the washing water tank is disposed in proximity to a second side of the functional part,

wherein the first side of the functional part is directly opposite to the second side of the functional part, and

wherein the functional part is a washing pump.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , further comprising a connection part of an electrical wiring, and the reinforcement member is disposed on an inner side of a detachable external panel which covers the machine chamber.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 2 , wherein the electrical wiring is laid along an exterior side of the reinforcement member between the reinforcement member and the detachable external panel.

4. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , wherein the functional part is a washing pump which is linked by a water supply pipe and a discharge pipe to the washing water tank disposed.

5. The dishwasher according to claim 4 , wherein the reinforcement member supports the washing pump from a side surface thereof.

6. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , wherein a space is arranged between the bottom plate and the reinforcement member.

7. The dishwasher according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member is connected with a part of the functional part, thereby supporting the functional part from a side surface thereof

8. The dishwasher according to claim 7 , further comprising a structure configured to connect the reinforcement member with the part of the functional part.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Sep 14, 2016
From: HOSHIZAKI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
To: HOSHIZAKI CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 040026/0753 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 21, 2008
From: TAMEISHI, YOSHIMASA; SUYAMA, KOUJI; WATANABE, MAMORU
To: HOSHIZAKI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Reel/Frame 020544/0531 →
Continuity (1)
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