Cutlery tray and accessory devices for dishwasher

Abstract

A cutlery tray is provided. The cutlery tray may be used in a dishwasher, where the cutlery tray may be configured to be inserted into the tub of the dishwasher. The cutlery tray may include a frame and a mesh. The frame may be connectable to the inside of the tub of the dishwasher. The mesh may form a bottom section of the cutlery tray on which items to be washed can be placed. The frame may be configured to hold the mesh. The cutlery tray may be formed as one molded piece. In some instances, the cutlery tray can be manufactured in one piece to save time during assembly. Some embodiments may also extend to removable cutlery delimiters for efficient loading of the cutlery tray.

1 . A cutlery tray for a dishwasher, wherein the cutlery tray is configured to be inserted into the tub of the dishwasher, the cutlery tray comprising:
 a frame connectable to the inside of a tub of the dishwasher, and   a mesh,   wherein the mesh forms a bottom section of the cutlery tray on which items to be washed can be placed and wherein the frame is configured to hold the mesh, the cutlery tray being formed as one molded piece.   
     
     
         2 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a double structure formed by an outer wall and an inner wall. 
     
     
         3 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 2 , wherein the outer wall and the inner wall are interconnected by connection ribs. 
     
     
         4 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 3 , wherein at least some connection ribs extend between the inner wall and the outer wall at an angle such that the connection ribs do not form a 90-degree angle with the outer wall and inner wall. 
     
     
         5 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 4 , wherein the angle is in the range 30-60 degrees. 
     
     
         6 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the mesh is supported by at least one support rib extending all across the width of the mesh from a first position on a wall of the frame to a second position. 
     
     
         7 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 6 , wherein the at least one support rib is further configured to hold items to be washed. 
     
     
         8 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 6 , wherein at least two support ribs are provided to support the mesh. 
     
     
         9 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 1 , wherein connectors are formed on the outside of the frame. 
     
     
         10 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 9 , wherein the connectors are holders for wheels. 
     
     
         11 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one cutlery delimiter is located on the cutlery tray. 
     
     
         12 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 11 , wherein the at least one cutlery delimiter is removable from the cutlery tray. 
     
     
         13 . The cutlery tray according to  claim 1 , wherein the cutlery tray is configured to receive removable cutlery delimiters at a multitude of different positions to provide a variable cutlery delimiter configuration. 
     
     
         14 . A cutlery delimiter for designating a space on a cutlery tray for a dishwasher to a particular type of item to be washed in the dishwasher, wherein the cutlery delimiter is removable from the cutlery tray. 
     
     
         15 . The cutlery delimiter according to  claim 14 , wherein the cutlery delimiter has an elongated main body with a forward nose section and a rear section and wherein the forward nose section and the rear section are both provided with projections to attach to a cutlery tray. 
     
     
         16 . The cutlery delimiter according to  claim 15 , wherein the elongated main body has a curved shape. 
     
     
         17 . The cutlery delimiter according to  claim 15 , further comprising a handle. 
     
     
         18 . The cutlery delimiter according to  claim 14 , wherein an icon is formed on the cutlery delimiter, the icon corresponding to a type of cutlery. 
     
     
         19 . A dishwasher comprising the cutlery tray according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         20 . A dishwasher comprising the cutlery delimiter according to  claim 14 .