FI131168B1

FI131168B1 - Device for washing and storing dishware

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Publication number: FI131168B1
Application number: FI20236263A
Authority: FI
Inventors: Vertti Kivi
Original assignee: Cady Oy
Priority date: 2023-11-14
Filing date: 2023-11-14
Publication date: 2024-11-15
Also published as: FI20236263A1; WO2025104377A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for washing and storing dishware (21, 22, 23), wherein the device (1) comprises a washing section (3), a storage section (4), a holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) for holding a piece of dishware (21, 22, 23), a holder actuator arrangement (6) for supporting the holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) and for moving the holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56), and an openable partition wall (7) arranged between the washing section (3) and the storage section (4); wherein the device (1) is arranged to wash a piece of dishware (21, 22, 23) inserted to the holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56); and the device (1) is arranged to move the holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4) after washing the piece of dishware (21, 22, 23).

Description

DEVICE FOR WASHING AND STORING DISHWARE

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to washing and storing dishware, and more particularly to a device for washing and storing dishware.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Dishwashers are used to wash used dishware, removing the need for washing the dishware by hand. However, because the dishwasher needs to be used for washing further dirty dishware, the washed dishware cannot be used for storing the dishware without the fear of the washed dishware being soiled by the dirty dishware. Therefore the dishwasher does not remove the household chore of moving the washed dishware from the dishwasher to the storage, e.g. cupboard.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a device for washing and storing dishware.

The object of the invention is achieved by the device which is characterized by what is stated in the independent claim. The preferred embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims.

The invention is based on the idea of providing a device for washing and storing dishware, such as plates, drinkware, and cutlery, the device comprising -- a top wall, = . o -- a bottom wall opposite the top wall, = — a back wall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall, + — lateral walls extending between the top wall and the bottom wall,

E — a front wall opposite the back wall and extending between the top wall 2 25 and the bottom wall,

O -- a washing section for washing the dishware by spraying the dishware

O with washing solvent, the washing section comprising a washing section door arranged in the front wall for inserting dishware in the washing section,

— a storage section arranged next to the washing section for storing the washed dishware, the storage section comprising a storage section door arranged in the front wall for removing dishware from the storage section, — atleast one holder for holding a piece of dishware during washing and storing the piece of dishware, - a holder actuator arrangement for supporting the at least one holder and for moving the at least one holder between the washing section and the storage section, and — an openable partition wall arranged between the washing section and the storage section for preventing the washing solvent from transferring from the washing section to the storage section during washing of the dishware while allowing moving the at least one holder between the washing section and the storage section; wherein the device is arranged to move the at least one holder from the storage section to the washing section after a piece of dishware is removed from the at least one holder; the device is arranged to wash a piece of dishware inserted to the at least one holder in the washing section; and the device is arranged to move the at least one holder from the washing section to the storage section after washing the piece of dishware. > An advantage of the invention is that the device moves the washed

S dishware to the storage without having to do it manually, and that the washing section = is available to wash further dishes while storing at least some of the washed dishware = in the storage section. x a 25 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

O In the following, the invention is described in detail by means of preferred 2 embodiments with reference to the enclosed drawings, in which & Figure 1 is a is a schematic front view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic front view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic side view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic side view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic side view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 6 is a schematic side view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 7 is a schematic side view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 8 is a schematic side view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 9 is a schematic side view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 10 is a schematic side view of the device according to some embodiments of the invention;

Figure 11 is a schematic side view of the device according to some

JN 20 embodiments of the invention;

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S Figure 12 is a schematic side view of the device according to some — embodiments of the invention; and + . . . . . . . — Figure 13 is a schematic side view of the device according to some

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S 25 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION ©

SG The invention relates to a device 1 for washing and storing dishware 21,

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N 22, 23. For example, the dishware 21, 22, 23 comprises plates 21, drinkware 22, and cutlery 23. For example, the plates 21 comprise dinner plates and soup plates. For example, the drinkware 22 comprises water glass and wine glass. For example, the cutlery 23 comprises a knife, a fork, and a spoon.

The device 1 comprises a top wall 11, a bottom wall 12 opposite the top wall 11, a back wall 13 extending between the top wall 11 and the bottom wall 12, lateral walls 14 extending between the top wall 11 and the bottom wall 12, and a front wall 15 opposite the back wall 13 and extending between the top wall 11 and the bottom wall 12.

The device 1 comprises a washing section 3 for washing the dishware 21, 22, 23 by spraying the dishware 21, 22, 23 with washing solvent, and for drying the washed dishware 21, 22, 23 by heating the washed dishware 21, 22, 23.

The device 1 comprises a storage section 3 arranged next to the washing section 2 for storing the washed dishware 21, 22, 23.

The device 1 comprises an openable partition wall 7 arranged between the washing section 3 and the storage section 4.

According to some embodiments, the device 1 comprises a vertical partition wall 16 extending between the top wall 11 and the bottom wall 12, as exemplified in Figures 1 to 12. The vertical partition wall 16 is arranged parallel to the back wall 13 and at a distance to the back wall 13. For example, the distance between the back wall 13 and the vertical partition wall 16 is 5 to 20 cm. The vertical partition wall 16 is closer to the back wall than to the front wall 15. e According to some embodiments, the vertical partition wall 16 comprises

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< at least one elongated opening 161, as exemplified in Figures 1 and 2. The at least opening 161 extending in a direction parallel to the lateral walls 14. > Preferably, the at least one elongated opening 161 comprises an opening seal (not

I 25 shown in the figures) for reducing the washing solvent and dirt, such as leftovers, from a entering through the at least one elongated opening 161.

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O Washing section

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I The washing section 3 is arranged to wash the dishware 21, 22, 23.

Preferably, the washing section 3 comprises a spray nozzle 32 to spray the dishware 21, 22, 23 with washing solvent to wash the dishware 21, 22, 23, as exemplified in Figures 1 to 13. According to some embodiments, the washing section 3 comprises a plurality of spray nozzles 32 to provide more efficient washing of the dishware 21, 22, 23. For example, the spray nozzle 32 is arranged in a rotating washing arm 33. 5 Preferably, the washing section 3 comprises a heater (not shown in the figures) to dry the washed dishware 21, 22, 23.

According to some embodiments, the washing section 3 is arranged to cool the dried dishware 21, 22, 23 before moving the dried dishware 21, 22, 23 to storage.

This reduces the moist air generated during drying the dishware 21, 22, 23 from transferring with the dishware 21, 22, 23 to the storage. Preferably, the washing section 3 comprises a cooler (not shown in the figures) to cool the dried dishware 21, 22, 23. For example, the cooler comprises a fan and a duct (not shown in the figures) having a fluid connection to outside the washing section 3.

The washing section 3 comprises a washing section door 31 arranged in the front wall 15 for inserting dishware 21, 22, 23 in the washing section 3. For example, the washing section door 31 is arranged in the lower part of the front wall 15. For example, the washing section door 31 is hinged to the bottom wall 12 or to the front wall 15.

The washing section 3 is defined by the bottom wall 12, the lower part of the back wall 13 or the lower part of the vertical partition wall 16, the lower part of the lateral walls 14, the lower part of the front wall 15 including the washing section & door 31, and the openable partition wall 7. s Preferably, the bottom wall 12, the lower part of the back wall 13, the 3 lower part of the lateral walls 14, and the lower part of the front wall 15 including the = 25 washing section door 31 are watertight to prevent leakage of the washing solvent a a from the device 1.

O Storage section

O The storage section 4 is arranged to store the washed dishware 21, 22, 23.

According to some embodiments, the storage section 3 is arranged above the washing section 2. According to some alternative embodiments, the storage section 3 is arranged beside the washing section 2, i.e. next to the washing section 2 in the horizontal direction.

The storage section 4 further comprises a storage section door 41 arranged in the front wall 15 for removing the washed dishware 21, 22, 23 from the storage section 4. For example, the storage section door 41 is arranged in the upper section of the front wall 15. For example, the storage section door 41 is hinged to one of the lateral walls 14 or to the top wall 11. Preferably, the storage section 4 comprises a plurality of storage section doors 41.

The storage section 4 is defined by the top wall 11, the upper part of the back wall 13 or the upper part of the vertical partition wall 16, the upper part of the lateral walls 14 and the upper part of the front wall 15 including the storage section door 41, and the openable partition wall 7.

Preferably, at least one of the upper part of the back wall 13, the upper part of the front wall 15 including the storage section door 41, the upper part of the lateral walls 14, and the top wall 11 comprises atleast one opening (not shown in the figures) for ventilating the storage section 4. This allows any residual moisture in the washed dishware 21, 22, 23 to exit the storage section 4. For example, the atleast one opening is provided with a fan (not shown in the figures) for enhancing the ventilation.

Holders

The device 1 comprises atleastone holder 51, 52,53, 54,55, 56 for holding a piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 during washing and storing the piece of dishware 21,

S 22,23. = According to some embodiments, the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, + 56 is arranged to extend through the vertical partition wall 16 through the atleast one

I 25 elongated opening 161, as exemplified in Figures 1 to 12. a

O According to some embodiments, the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,

S 56 comprises a first plate holder 51 for holding a first plate 21, and a second plate

N holder 52 for holding a second plate 21, as exemplified in Figures 1 to 6, 9, 12 and 13.

N The second plate holder 52 is arranged next to, such as above the first plate holder 51.

Preferably, the first plate holder 51 and the second plate holder 52 are arranged to hold a plurality of plates 2 1. For example, the first plate holder 51 and the second plate holder 52 comprise a plurality of vertical or inclined bars, between which the plates 21 are positioned in the first plate holder 51 and in the second plate holder 52.

In these embodiments, the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 further comprises a first drinkware holder 53 for holding a first drinking vessel 22, and a second drinkware holder 54 for holding a second drinking vessel 22, as exemplified in Figures 1, 2, 7, and 10. The second drinkware holder 54 is arranged next to, such as above the first drinkware holder 53.

For example, the first drinkware holder 53 and the second drinkware holder 54 are arranged to hold a plurality of drinking vessels 22. For example, the first drinkware holder 53 and the second drinkware holder 54 comprise a pincher (not shown in the figures) to hold a wine glass from a stem of the wine glass by a pinching manner.

In these embodiments, the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 further comprises a first cutlery holder 55 for holding a first piece of cutlery 23, and a second cutlery holder 56 for holding a second piece of cutlery 23, as exemplified in Figures 1, 2,8 and 11. The second cutlery holder 56 is arranged next to, such as above the first cutlery holder 55. For example, the first cutlery holder 55 and the second cutlery holder 56 are arranged to hold a plurality of pieces of cutlery 23.

O According to some embodiments, each one of the first cutlery holder 55

N and the second cutlery holder 56 is arranged to hold the piece of cutlery 23 by - magnetic force. This requires that the piece of cutlery 23 comprises magnetic material = 25 which is able to attach to the first cutlery holder 55 or the second cutlery holder 56.

E For example, the piece of cutlery 23 is made of ferritic stainless steel or martensitic & stainless steel. 2 According to some embodiments, each one of the first cutlery holder 55

R and the second cutlery holder 56 is arranged to hold the piece of cutlery 23 by pinching.

According to some embodiments, the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 comprises a telescopic arm 57 for adjusting the length of the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, as exemplified in Figure 5. The telescopic arm 57 makes it easier to insert the piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 to be washed in the washing section 3 by allowing to extend the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 from the washing section 3 when the washing section door 31 is opened. After the piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 has been inserted in the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, the at least one holder 51, 52,53, 54,55, 56 can be made shorter for example by pushing, allowing it to fit in the washing section 3 when the washing section door 31 is closed.

According to some embodiments, the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 comprises a telescopic arm actuator 58 for automatically adjusting the length of the atleast one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, as exemplified in Figure 5. For example, the telescopic arm actuator 58 is arranged to extend the at least one holder 51,52, 53, 54, 55, 56 automatically when the washing section door 31 is opened. After the piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 has been inserted in the at least one holder 51, 52,53, 54, 55, 56, the user can push to make the at least one holder shorter or the atleast one holder 51, 52,53, 54, 55, 56 can be made shorter automatically, for example when the user starts to close the washing section door 31.

Holder actuator arrangement

The device 1 comprises a holder actuator arrangement 6 for supporting the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and for moving the atleast one holder 51, @ 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 between the washing section 3 and the storage section 4.

N According to some embodiments, the holder actuator arrangement 6 is

T arranged between the back wall 13 and the vertical partition wall 16, as exemplified = 25 in Figures 3 to 12.

E According to some embodiments, the holder actuator arrangement 6

O comprises a plate holder actuator arrangement 61, as exemplified in Figures 3 to 6,9, 2 12, and 13. The plate holder actuator arrangement 61 is arranged to support the first

N plate holder 51 and the second plate holder 52. The plate holder actuator arrangement 61 is also arranged to move the first plate holder 51 and the second plate holder 52 between the storage section 4 and the washing section 3. The plate holder actuator arrangement 61 is further arranged to move the first plate holder 51 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3 independently from the second plate holder 52. In other words, the plate holder actuator arrangement 61 is able to move the first plate holder 51 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3 without moving the second plate holder 52 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3.

According to these embodiments, the holder actuator arrangement 6 comprises a drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62, as exemplified in Figures 7 and 10. The drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62 is arranged to support the first drinkware holder 53 and the second drinkware holder 54. The drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62 is also arranged to move the first drinkware holder 53 and the second drinkware holder 54 between the storage section 4 and the washing section 3. The drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62 is further arranged to move the first drinkware holder 53 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3 independently from the second drinkware holder 54. In other words, the drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62 is able to move the first drinkware holder 53 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3 without moving the second drinkware holder 54 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3.

According to these embodiments, the holder actuator arrangement 6 comprises a cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63, as exemplified in Figures 8 and 11. The cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63 is arranged to support the first

JN cutlery holder 55 and the second cutlery holder 56. The cutlery holder actuator

S arrangement 63 is also arranged to move the first cutlery holder 55 and the second — cutlery holder 56 between the storage section 4 and the washing section 3. The cutlery

I 25 holder actuator arrangement 63 is further arranged to move the first cutlery holder = 55 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3 independently from the second i cutlery holder 56. In other words, the cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63 is able

O to move the first cutlery holder 55 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 2 3 without moving the second cutlery holder 56 from the storage section 4 to the

S 30 washing section 3.

Above embodiments allow retaining clean dishware 21, 22, 23 in the storage section 4 while only some of the dishware 21, 22, 23 are used and washed. In this case, the user takes clean dishware 21, 22, 23 from the first plate holder 51, the first drinkware holder 53, and/or the first cutlery holder 55 positioned in the storage section 4. After the dishware 21, 22, 23 has been taken from the corresponding first holder 51, 53, 55, the first holder 51, 53, 55 can be moved to the washing section 3, as exemplified in Figure 4. This can take place automatically or upon request by the user.

After the user has used the dishware 21, 22, 23 taken from the corresponding first holder 51, 53, 55, they can insert the used dishware 21, 22, 23 in the corresponding first holder 51, 53, 55 in the washing section 3, as exemplified in Figure 5. The used dishware 21, 22, 23 can then be washed in the washing section 3, as exemplified in

Figure 6. Meanwhile, the clean dishware 21, 22, 23 in the corresponding second holders 52, 54, 56 are retained in the storage section 4, as exemplified in Figure 6.

Actuation by screw

According to some embodiments, the plate holder actuator arrangement 61 comprises a first screw 611 and a first screw actuator 612 arranged to rotate the first screw 611, as exemplified in Figures 3 to 6. The first screw 611 extends from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4. For example, the first screw 611 extends between the bottom wall 12 and the top wall 11. For example, the first screw 611 is arranged proximate to the back wall 13. For example, the first screw actuator 612 is arranged proximate to the top wall 11. @ In these embodiments, the first plate holder 51 comprises a first plate & holder claw 511 arranged selectively to mesh with the first screw 611 and to = disconnect from the first screw 611. Preferably, the first plate holder 51 is arranged = 25 to retain the position of the first plate holder 51 in relation to the first screw 61 when

E the first plate holder claw 511 is disconnected from the first screw 611. 2 In these embodiments, the second plate holder 52 comprises a second

O plate holder claw 521 arranged selectively to mesh with the first screw 611 and to

O disconnect from the first screw 611. Preferably, the second plate holder 52 is arranged to retain the position of the second plate holder 52 in relation to the first screw 61 when the second plate holder claw 521 is disconnected from the first screw 611.

According to some embodiments, the drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62 comprises a second screw 621 and a second screw actuator 622 arranged to rotate the second screw 621, as exemplified in Figure 7. The second screw 621 extends from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4. For example, the second screw 621 extends between the bottom wall 12 and the top wall 11. For example, the second screw 621 is arranged proximate to the back wall 13. For example, the second screw actuator 622 is arranged proximate to the top wall 11.

In these embodiments, the first drinkware holder 53 comprises a first drinkware holder claw 531 arranged selectively to mesh with the second screw 621 and to disconnect from the second screw 621. Preferably, the first drinkware holder 53 is arranged to retain the position of the first drinkware holder 53 in relation to the second screw 621 when the first drinkware holder claw 531 is disconnected from the second screw 621.

In these embodiments, the second drinkware holder 54 comprises a second drinkware holder claw 541 arranged selectively to mesh with the second screw 621 and to disconnect from the second screw 621. Preferably, the second drinkware holder 54 is arranged to retain the position of the second drinkware holder 54 in relation to the second screw 621 when the second drinkware holder claw 541 is disconnected from the second screw 621.

According to some embodiments, the cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63 comprises a third screw 631 and a third screw actuator 632 arranged to rotate the @ third screw 631, as exemplified in Figure 8. The third screw 631 extends from the & washing section 3 to the storage section 4. For example, the third screw 631 extends = between the bottom wall 12 and the top wall 11. For example, the third screw 631 is = 25 arranged proximate to the back wall 13. For example, the third screw actuator 632 is

E arranged proximate to the top wall 11. 2 In these embodiments, the first cutlery holder 55 comprises a first cutlery

O holder claw 551 arranged selectively to mesh with the third screw 631 and to

O disconnect from the third screw 631. Preferably, the first cutlery holder 55 is arranged to retain the position of the first cutlery holder 55 in relation to the third screw 631 when the first cutlery holder claw 551 is disconnected from the third screw 631.

In these embodiments, the second cutlery holder 56 comprises a second cutlery holder claw 561 arranged selectively to mesh with the third screw 631 and to disconnect from the third screw 631. Preferably, the second cutlery holder 56 is arranged to retain the position of the second cutlery holder 56 in relation to the third screw 631 when the second cutlery holder claw 561 is disconnected from the third screw 631.

In these embodiments, the holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 is moved by rotating the corresponding screw 611, 621, 631 about its rotation axis in a suitable direction, and by connecting the claw 511, 521, 531, 541, 551, 561 of the corresponding holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 to the corresponding screw 611, 621, 631.

This causes the claw 511, 521, 531, 541, 551, 561 to mesh with the corresponding screw 611, 621, 631, which in turn causes the holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 to move.

The movement of the holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 is stopped either by stopping the rotation of the corresponding screw 611, 621, 631 or by disconnecting the corresponding claw 511, 521, 531, 541, 551, 561. The latter option is used when it is still desired to move another holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 connecting to the corresponding screw 611, 621, 631. In this way, the holders 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 can be moved independently from each other.

Actuation by rack and pinion

According to some embodiments, the plate holder actuator arrangement 61 comprises a plate holder actuator rack 613 extending from the washing section 3 @ to the storage section 4, as exemplified in Figures 9, 12, and 13. For example, the plate & holder actuator rack 613 extends between the bottom wall 12 and the top wall 11. = According to some embodiments, the plate holder actuator rack 613 is arranged to = 25 the back wall 13. According to some alternative embodiments, the plate holder

E actuator rack 613 is arranged to the vertical partition wall 16. 2 In these embodiments, the plate holder actuator arrangement 61 further

O comprises a first plate holder pinion 614. The first plate holder pinion 614 is

O connected to the first plate holder 51 and preferably supporting the first plate holder 51. The first plate holder pinion 614 is meshing with the plate holder actuator rack

613. The plate holder actuator arrangement 61 further comprises a first plate holder motor 615 arranged to rotate the first plate holder pinion 614.

In these embodiments, the plate holder actuator arrangement 61 further comprises a second plate holder pinion 616. The second plate holder pinion 616 is connected to the second plate holder 52 and preferably supporting the second plate holder 52. The second plate holder pinion 616 is meshing with the plate holder actuator rack 613. The plate holder actuator arrangement 61 further comprises a second plate holder motor 617 arranged to rotate the second plate holder pinion 616.

According to some embodiments, the drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62 comprises a drinkware holder actuator rack 623 extending from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4, as exemplified in Figure 10. For example, the drinkware holder actuator rack 623 extends between the bottom wall 12 and the top wall 11. For example, the drinkware holder actuator rack 623 is arranged to the back wall 13.

In these embodiments, the drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62 further comprises a first drinkware holder pinion 624. The first drinkware holder pinion 624 is connected to the first drinkware holder 53 and preferably supporting the first drinkware holder 53. The first drinkware holder pinion 624 is meshing with the drinkware holder actuator rack 623. The drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62 further comprises a first drinkware holder motor 625 arranged to rotate the first drinkware holder pinion 624.

O In these embodiments, the drinkware holder actuator arrangement 62

N further comprises a second drinkware holder pinion 626. The second drinkware

T holder pinion 626 is connected to the second drinkware holder 54 and preferably = 25 supporting the second drinkware holder 54. The second drinkware holder pinion 626

E is meshing with the drinkware holder actuator rack 623. The drinkware holder 2 actuator arrangement 62 further comprises a second drinkware holder motor 627

O arranged to rotate the second drinkware holder pinion 626.

S According to some embodiments, the cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63 comprises a cutlery holder actuator rack 633 extending from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4, as exemplified in Figure 11. For example, the cutlery holder actuator rack 633 extends between the bottom wall 12 and the top wall 11. For example, the cutlery holder actuator rack 633 is arranged to the back wall 13.

In these embodiments, the cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63 further comprises a first cutlery holder pinion 634. The first cutlery holder pinion 634 is connected to the first cutlery holder 55 and preferably supporting the first cutlery holder 55. The first cutlery holder pinion 634 is meshing with the cutlery holder actuator rack 633. The cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63 further comprises a first cutlery holder motor 635 arranged to rotate the first cutlery holder pinion 634.

In these embodiments, the cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63 further comprises a second cutlery holder pinion 636. The second cutlery holder pinion 636 is connected to the second cutlery holder 56 and preferably supporting the second cutlery holder 56. The second cutlery holder pinion 636 is meshing with the cutlery holder actuator rack 633. The cutlery holder actuator arrangement 63 further comprises a second cutlery holder motor 637 arranged to rotate the second cutlery holder pinion 636.

In the embodiments above, the holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 is moved by operating the corresponding motor 615, 617, 625, 627, 635, 637 in a suitable direction. The motor 615, 617, 625, 627, 635, 637 rotates the corresponding pinion 614,616,624,626,634, 636. Therotating pinion 614, 616, 624,626,634, 636 meshing with the corresponding rack 613, 623, 633 then moves along the rack 613, 623, 633 and causes the holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 to move to the desired direction. & Openable partition wall s The openable partition wall 7 is arranged to prevent the washing solvent 3 from transferring from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4 during washing = 25 of the dishware 21, 22, 23 while allowing moving the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, a a 54, 55, 56 between the washing section 3 and the storage section 4.

S The openable partition wall 7 is arranged to be positioned in an open

N position and in a closed position.

N In the closed position, as exemplified in figures 3, and 6 to 13, the washing solvent is prevented by the openable partition wall 7 from transferring from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4. In other words, in the closed position, the openable partition wall 7 blocks the passage between the washing section 3 and the storage section 4 in such a way that transfer of washing solvent from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4 is prevented.

The closed position is used during washing of the dishware 21, 22, 23, and preferably, during storing the dishware 21, 22, 23 in the storage section 4 to prevent visibility to the washing section 3 from the storage section 4.

In the open position, as exemplified in Figures 4 and 5, the openable partition wall 7 allows moving the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 between the storage section 4 and the washing section 3. In other words, in the open position, the openable partition wall 7 blocks the passage between the washing section 3 and the storage section 4 at most partially.

The open position is used when the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, preferably holding the washed dishware 21, 22, 23, is moved from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4 after washing the dishware 21, 22, 23, and when the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, preferably without the dishware 21, 22, 23, is moved from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3 after the dishware 21, 22,23 is taken into use for the storage section 4 by the user.

According to some embodiments, the openable partition wall 7 comprises a first wall plate 71 arranged to extend between the lateral walls 14, as exemplified in

Figures 1 to 13. The first wall plate 71 is arranged to connect to the lateral walls 14 & and to the front wall 15. s In these embodiments, the openable partition wall 7 further comprises a 3 second wall plate 72 arranged parallel to the first wall plate 71. In other words, the = 25 second wall plate 72 is arranged to extend between the lateral walls 14. The second a a wall plate 72 is arranged to overlap with the first wall plate 71 and to be connected to

O the first wall plate 71. The second wall plate 72 is arranged to connect to the lateral 2 walls 14, and optionally to the back wall 13. According to some embodiments, the

R vertical partition wall 16 comprises an opening (not shown in the figures) allowing the second wall plate 72 to connect to the back wall 13. According to some embodiments, the second wall plate 72 is arranged to connect to the vertical partition wall 16.

The second wall plate 72 is arranged to be moved in a direction parallel to the second wall plate 72 in relation to the first wall plate 71.

In these embodiments, to set the openable partition wall 7 in the closed position, the second wall plate 72 is moved towards the back wall 13 while still overlapping with the first wall plate 71.

In these embodiments, to set the openable partition wall 7 in the open position, the second wall plate 72 is moved towards the front wall 15, preferably in such a way that the second wall plate 72 is connected to the front wall 15.

According to some embodiments, the openable partition wall 7 comprises a third wall plate 73 arranged parallel to the first wall plate 71 and the second wall plate 72, as exemplified in Figures 1 to 13. In other words, the third wall plate 73 is arranged to extend between the lateral walls 14. The third wall plate 73 is arranged to overlap with the second wall plate 72 and to be connected to the second wall plate 72. The third wall plate 73 is arranged to connect to the lateral walls 14, and optionally to the back wall 13, as exemplified in Figure 13. According to some embodiments, the vertical partition wall 16 comprises an opening (not shown in the figures) allowing the third wall plate 73 to connect to the back wall 13. According to some embodiments, the third wall plate 73 is arranged to connect to the vertical partition wall 16, as exemplified in Figures 3 to 12. & The third wall plate 73 is arranged to be moved in a direction parallel to s the third wall plate 73 in relation to the first wall plate 71 and the second wall plate 3 72. = 25 In these embodiments, the openable partition wall 7 further comprises a a n partition wall seal 74 arranged between the first wall plate 71 and the second wall

N plate 72, and optionally between the second wall plate 72 and the third wall plate 73

S to prevent washing liguid from penetrating the openable partition wall 7 from

N between the first wall plate 71 and the second wall plate 72, and optionally between the second wall plate 72 and the third wall plate 73, as exemplified in Figures 1 to 13.

For example, the second wall plate 72 is connected to the first wall plate 71 and the third wall plate 73 is connected to the second wall plate 72 by the partition wall seal 74.

Guide elements

According to some embodiments, the device comprises at least one guide element 8, such as a rail or groove, connected to the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, as exemplified in Figures 1 and 2. The holder actuator arrangement 6 is arranged to move the atleast one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 along the atleast one guide element 8. The atleast one guide element 8 helps moving the atleast one holder 51, 52,53, 54, 55, 56 linearly and keeping the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 oriented in the desired direction. In these embodiments, the at least one holder 51, 52,53, 54, 55, 56 is supported by the holder actuator arrangement 6 and the at least one guide element 8.

According to some embodiments, the at least one guide element 8 is arranged to the back wall 13. According to some alternative embodiments, the atleast one guide element 8 is formed by the at least one elongated opening 161, as exemplified in Figures 1 and 2.

Operation

The device 1 is arranged to move the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3 after a piece of dishware 21,

J 22, 23 is removed from the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56.

S According to some embodiments, the device is arranged to move the at = least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 automatically from the storage section 4 to the + washing section 3 after a piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 is removed from the atleast one

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S 3 by request of the user.

According to some embodiments, the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 comprises a sensor (not shown in the figures) arranged to sense the removal of the piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 from the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, and the device is arranged to move the atleast holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 from the storage section 4 to the washing section 3 automatically as a response of sensing the removal of the piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 from the atleast one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56.

The device 1 is arranged to wash a piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 inserted to the atleast one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 in the washing section 3. Preferably, the washing of the dishware 21, 22, 23 is started upon a request of the user.

The device 1 is arranged to move the at least one holder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4 after washing the piece of dishware 21, 22, 23.

According to some embodiments, the device 1 is arranged to move the at least one holder 51,52, 53,54, 55, 56 from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4 automatically after washing the piece of dishware 21, 22, 23. Preferably, device is arranged to dry and cool the washed piece of dishware 21, 22, 23 before moving the washed dishware 21, 22, 23 from the washing section 3 to the storage section 4.

The invention has been described above with reference to the examples shown in the figures. However, the invention is in no way restricted to the above examples but may vary within the scope of the claims.

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Claims

1. A device (1) for washing and storing dishware (21, 22, 23), such as plates (21), drinkware (22), and cutlery (23), characterized inthat the device (1) comprises — atop wall (11), -- a bottom wall (12) opposite the top wall (11), - a back wall (13) extending between the top wall (11) and the bottom wall (12), — lateral walls (14) extending between the top wall (11) and the bottom wall (12), — a front wall (15) opposite the back wall (13) and extending between the top wall (11) and the bottom wall (12), - a washing section (3) for washing the dishware (21, 22, 23) by spraying the dishware (21, 22, 23) with washing solvent, the washing section (3) comprising a washing section door (31) arranged in the front wall (15) for inserting dishware (21, 22, 23) in the washing section (3), - a storage section (4) arranged next to the washing section (3) for storing the washed dishware (21, 22, 23), the storage section (4) comprising a storage section door (41) arranged in the front wall (15) for removing the washed dishware n 20 (21, 22,23) from the storage section (4), S — atleastoneholder (51,52,53,54,55,56) for holding a piece of dishware = (21, 22, 23) during washing and storing the piece of dishware (21, 22, 23), + — a holder actuator arrangement (6) for supporting the atleast one holder =E (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) and for moving the at least one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) between the washing section (3) and the storage section (4), and -- an openable partition wall (7) arranged between the washing section & (3) and the storage section (4) for preventing the washing solvent from transferring = from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4) during washing of the dishware (21, 22, 23) while allowing moving the at least one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) between the washing section (3) and the storage section (4); wherein the device (1) is arranged to move the at least one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) from the storage section (4) to the washing section (3) after a piece of dishware (21, 22, 23) is removed from the atleast one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56); the device (1) is arranged to wash a piece of dishware (21, 22, 23) inserted to the atleast one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) in the washing section (3); and the device (1) is arranged to move the at least one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4) after washing the piece of dishware (21, 22, 23).

2. The device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in thatthe atleast one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) comprises — a first plate holder (51) for holding a first plate (21), - a second plate holder (52) for holding a second plate (21), the second plate holder (52) being arranged next to, such as above the first plate holder (51), — a first drinkware holder (53) for holding a first drinking vessel (22), - a second drinkware holder (54) for holding a second drinking vessel (22), the second drinkware holder (54) being arranged next to, such as above the first drinkware holder (53), S — a first cutlery holder (55) for holding a first piece of cutlery (23), and = — a second cutlery holder (56) for holding a second piece of cutlery (23), + the second cutlery holder (56) being arranged next to, such as above the first cutlery E holder (55). S S 25 3. The device (1) according to claim 2, characterized inthatthe S holder actuator arrangement (6) comprises - a plate holder actuator arrangement (61) arranged to support the first plate holder (51) and the second plate holder (52), to move the first plate holder (51)

and the second plate holder (52) between the storage section (4) and the washing section (3), and to move the first plate holder (51) from the storage section (4) to the washing section (3) independently from the second plate holder (52), — adrinkware holder actuator arrangement (62) arranged to support the first drinkware holder (53) and the second drinkware holder (54), to move the first drinkware holder (53) and the second drinkware holder (54) between the storage section (4) and the washing section (3), and to move the first drinkware holder (53) from the storage section (4) to the washing section (3) independently from the second drinkware holder (54), and - a cutlery holder actuator arrangement (63) arranged to support the first cutlery holder (55) and the second cutlery holder (56), to move the first cutlery holder (55) and the second cutlery holder (56) between the storage section (4) and the washing section (3), and to move the first cutlery holder (55) from the storage section (4) to the washing section (3) independently from the second cutlery holder (56).

4. The device (1) according to claim 3, characterized in thatthe plate holder actuator arrangement (61) comprises a first screw (611) and a first screw actuator (612) arranged to rotate the first screw (611), the first screw (611) extending from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4); the first plate holder (51) comprises a first plate holder claw (511) n arranged selectively to mesh with the first screw (611) and to disconnect from the S first screw (611); N = the second plate holder (52) comprises a second plate holder claw (521) + arranged selectively to mesh with the first screw (611) and to disconnect from the = 25 first screw (611); en the drinkware holder actuator arrangement (62) comprises a second N screw (621) and a second screw actuator (622) arranged to rotate the second screw S (621), the second screw (621) extending from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4);

the first drinkware holder (53) comprises a first drinkware holder claw (531) arranged selectively to mesh with the second screw (621) and to disconnect from the second screw (621); the second drinkware holder (54) comprises a second drinkware holder claw (541) arranged selectively to mesh with the second screw (621) and to disconnect from the second screw (621); the cutlery holder actuator arrangement (63) comprises a third screw (631) and a third screw actuator (632) arranged to rotate the third screw (631), the third screw (631) extending from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4); the first cutlery holder (55) comprises a first cutlery holder claw (551) arranged selectively to mesh with the third screw (631) and to disconnect from the third screw (631); and the second cutlery holder (56) comprises a second cutlery holder claw (561) arranged selectively to mesh with the third screw (631) and to disconnect from the third screw (631).

5. The device (1) according to claim 3, characterized in thatthe plate holder actuator arrangement (61) comprises — a plate holder actuator rack (613) extending from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4), - a first plate holder pinion (614) connected to the first plate holder (51) & and meshing with the plate holder actuator rack (613), N = a first plate holder motor (615) arranged to rotate the first plate holder - pinion (614), J - -- a second plate holder pinion (616) connected to the second plate holder x 25 (52) and meshing with the plate holder actuator rack (613), and S = a second plate holder motor (617) arranged to rotate the second plate N holder pinion (616); N the drinkware holder actuator arrangement (62) comprises

— a drinkware holder actuator rack (623) extending from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4), — a first drinkware holder pinion (624) connected to the first drinkware holder (53) and meshing with the drinkware holder actuator rack (623), — a first drinkware holder motor (625) arranged to rotate the first drinkware holder pinion (624), — a second drinkware holder pinion (626) connected to the second drinkware holder (54) and meshing with the drinkware holder actuator rack (623), and - a second drinkware holder motor (627) arranged to rotate the second drinkware holder pinion (626); and the cutlery holder actuator arrangement (63) comprises — acutlery holder actuator rack (633) extending from the washing section (3) to the storage section (4), — a first cutlery holder pinion (634) connected to the first cutlery holder (55) and meshing with the cutlery holder actuator rack (633), — a first cutlery holder motor (635) arranged to rotate the first cutlery holder pinion (634), - a second cutlery holder pinion (636) connected to the second cutlery holder (56) and meshing with the cutlery holder actuator rack (633), and en - a second cutlery holder motor (637) arranged to rotate the second S cutlery holder pinion (636).

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6. The device (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, = characterized in that each one of the first cutlery holder (55) and the second s 25 cutlery holder (56) is arranged to hold the piece of cutlery (23) by magnetic force. 3

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7. The device (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, = characterized in that each one of the first cutlery holder (55) and the second cutlery holder (56) is arranged to hold the piece of cutlery (23) by pinching.

8. The device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized inthat the device (1) comprises at least one guide element (8) connected to the at least one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56); and the holder actuator arrangement (6) is arranged to move the at least one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) along the at least one guide element (8).

9. The device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized inthatthe atleastone holder (51,52, 53,54, 55,56) comprises a telescopic arm (57) for adjusting the length of the at least one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56).

10. The device (1) according to claim 9,characterized in thatthe at least one holder (51, 52, 53, 54, 55,56) comprises a telescopic arm actuator (58) for automatically adjusting the length of the atleast one holder (51, 52,53,54,55,56).

11. The device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized inthatthe openable partition wall (7) comprises — afirst wall plate (71) arranged to extend between the lateral walls 14, -— a second wall plate (72) arranged parallel to the first wall plate (71), arranged to overlap with the first wall plate (71), arranged to be connected to the first = wall plate (71), and arranged to be moved in a direction parallel to the second wall N 20 plate (72) in relation to the first wall plate (71), and - — a partition wall seal (74) arranged between the first wall plate (71) and = the second wall plate (72) to prevent washing liquid from penetrating the openable E: partition wall (7) from between the first wall plate (71) and the second wall plate (72). 3 2

12. The device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, S 25 characterized in that the device (1) comprises a vertical partition wall (16) extending between the top wall (11) and the bottom wall (12), and arranged parallel to the back wall (13) and at a distance to the back wall (13).