Device for loading cutlery in dishwasher machines

Abstract

A dishwasher machine with a device for loading crockery or cutlery, which enables the cutlery to be carefully placed in the washing container in an easily accessible, space-saving manner, is provided. A separate loading device or cutlery basket is provided in the crockery basket of the dishwasher machine that is at least partially integrated into the main loading plane of the crockery basket and is arranged on the crockery basket in such a way that it can be displaced between an inserted position and a loading position. As a result, the cutlery basket can be advantageously displaced independently of the crockery basket, and thus out of the washing container of the dishwasher, from the front, without the crockery basket itself having to be displaced, thus simplifying the loading or unloading of crockery or cutlery from the cutlery basket.

1 - 13 . (canceled) 
   
   
       14 . A dishwashing machine comprising:
 a washing container;   at least one crockery basket having a substantially horizontal main stacking plane and a separate stacking device for stacking items to be washed, the separate stacking device being at least partly integrated in the main stacking plane of the crockery basket and being mounted on the crockery basket for movement of the separate stacking device between an inserted position and a loading position.   
   
   
       15 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device has a height that substantially corresponds to the height of the crockery basket. 
   
   
       16 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is mounted relative to the crockery basket to minimize a risk of tipping of the crockery basket during displacement movement of the separate stacking device between its inserted position and its loading position. 
   
   
       17 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is mounted on the crockery basket so that it can be displaced between the inserted position and the loading position preferably on rollers or runners by means of a rail system. 
   
   
       18 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is limited by a stop that prevents any displacement of the cutlery basket beyond the loading position. 
   
   
       19 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is arranged in an outer region of the crockery basket so that, in the inserted position, a side wall of the separate stacking device is aligned substantially parallel to a side wall, preferably a front wall, of the crockery basket. 
   
   
       20 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is arranged in a corner region of the crockery basket so that, in the inserted position, two adjoining side walls of the separate stacking device are each aligned substantially parallel to the front wall and to a side wall of the crockery basket. 
   
   
       21 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is arranged in an outer region of the crockery basket so that in the inserted position, at least one side wall of the separate stacking device is at least partly a side wall, preferably at least a part of the front wall, of the crockery basket. 
   
   
       22 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is arranged in a corner region of the crockery basket so that in the inserted position, two adjoining side walls of the separate stacking device are in each case at least a part of the front wall and at least a part of a side wall of the crockery basket. 
   
   
       23 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is integrated in an upper crockery basket of the dishwashing machine. 
   
   
       24 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device is mounted detachably on the crockery basket. 
   
   
       25 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device has a handle that preferably projects upwardly over the height of the separate stacking device and by which means the separate stacking device can be selectively moved and removed from the crockery basket. 
   
   
       26 . The dishwashing machine according to  claim 14 , wherein the separate stacking device includes aids for suitable arrangement and storage of particular crockery or cutlery pieces in the cutlery basket.