阅读说明：本技术 器皿冲洗设备 (Ware washing equipment ) 是由 M·奇普里亚尼 A·J·滕特勒 J·W·贾奇 T·J·伊兹 M·S·罗斯科 R·拉布里 于 2019-09-16 设计创作，主要内容包括：本申请涉及一种器皿冲洗设备,其包括：安装基座,其包含上部联接器和限定沿着纵向轴线延伸的开口的向下延伸的安装柄；流体排放部件,其包含支撑多个喷嘴的中心主体和从中心主体向外延伸的触发器；阀轴,其能够可操作地联接到流体排放部件,且被配置成与触发器一起移动以控制通过中心主体到多个喷嘴的水流；以及罩盖,其由安装基座的上部联接器支撑且包含限定排水碗的向上延伸的壁和延伸通过向上延伸的壁的排水通道,排水通道被配置成提供由安装台面支撑的水槽盆与排水碗之间的流体连通。该器皿冲洗设备能够安装于标准工作台面开口中或集成为水龙头罩盖的一部分的器皿冲洗设备,实现例如玻璃杯和茶杯等小器皿的清洁。(The application relates to a ware washing apparatus, comprising: a mounting base including an upper coupler and a downwardly extending mounting shank defining an opening extending along a longitudinal axis; a fluid discharge member comprising a central body supporting a plurality of nozzles and a trigger extending outwardly from the central body; a valve shaft operably coupleable to the fluid discharge member and configured to move with the trigger to control water flow through the central body to the plurality of nozzles; and a cover supported by the upper coupler of the mounting base and including an upwardly extending wall defining a drain bowl and a drain channel extending through the upwardly extending wall, the drain channel configured to provide fluid communication between a sink basin supported by the mounting deck and the drain bowl. The warewash device can be installed in a standard countertop opening or a warewash device integrated as part of a faucet cover, enabling the cleaning of small wares such as glasses and cups.)

1. A ware washing apparatus, comprising:

a mounting base including a downwardly extending mounting shank defining an opening extending along a longitudinal axis and an upper coupler configured to be supported above an upper surface of a mounting deck, and the mounting shank configured to extend through a mounting aperture formed in the mounting deck;

a fluid discharge member including a central body supporting a plurality of nozzles and a trigger extending outwardly from the central body, the central body being received within the opening of the mounting shank and movable along the longitudinal axis;

a valve shaft operably coupled to the fluid discharge member and configured to move with the trigger to control water flow through the central body to the plurality of nozzles; and

a cover supported by the upper coupler of the mounting base and including an upwardly extending wall defining a drain bowl and a drain channel extending through the upwardly extending wall, the drain channel configured to provide fluid communication between a sink basin supported by the mounting deck and the drain bowl.

2. The warewash device of claim 1 further comprising a removable plate supported by the trigger of the fluid discharge member.

3. The warewash device of claim 2 wherein the removable plate includes one of: a screen comprising a base and a plurality of circumferentially spaced drainage openings; and a resilient brush comprising a plurality of upwardly extending cleaning protrusions and a plurality of drain openings positioned between and adjacent to the cleaning protrusions.

4. The warewash device of claim 2 further comprising an anti-rotation member supported by the fluid discharge member and the removable plate, the anti-rotation member configured to prevent rotation of the removable plate relative to the fluid discharge member about the longitudinal axis.

5. The warewash device of claim 4 wherein the fluid discharge member is restricted from rotating relative to the mounting base.

6. The warewash device of claim 1 wherein the upper coupling of the mounting base includes an upper plate, the upper plate and the upwardly extending wall of the cover defining the drain bowl.

7. The warewash device of claim 6 further comprising an O-ring supported by the upper plate of the mounting base and engaging the cover.

8. The warewash device of claim 1 wherein the drain channel includes a lower wall having an undercut to prevent water from returning along a rear wall of the sink basin.

9. The warewash device of claim 1 wherein the cover includes a movable tray that defines the drain channel such that a length of the drain channel is adjustable.

10. The warewash device of claim 1 wherein the trigger of the fluid discharge member includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the central body of the fluid discharge member.

11. The warewash device of claim 1 wherein the fluid discharge member is fluidly coupled to an outlet of a faucet mixing valve.

12. A ware washing apparatus, comprising:

a mounting base including a downwardly extending mounting shank defining an opening extending along a longitudinal axis, the mounting shank configured to extend through a mounting aperture formed in a mounting deck;

a fluid discharge member including a central body supporting a plurality of nozzles and a trigger extending outwardly from the central body, the central body being received within the opening of the mounting shank and movable along the longitudinal axis;

a valve shaft operably coupled to the fluid discharge member and configured to move with the trigger to control water flow through the central body to the plurality of nozzles; and

a removable plate supported by the trigger of the fluid discharge member;

wherein the removable plate comprises one of: a screen comprising a base and a plurality of circumferentially spaced drainage openings; and a resilient brush including a plurality of upwardly extending cleaning protrusions and a plurality of cleaning protrusions positioned between and adjacent to the cleaning protrusions.

13. The warewash device of claim 12 wherein the mounting base further includes an upper coupler configured to be supported above an upper surface of a mounting deck, the cover supported by the upper coupler of the mounting base.

14. The warewash device of claim 12, further comprising a cover supported by the mounting base and including an upwardly extending wall and a drain channel extending through the upwardly extending wall, wherein the upper plate of the mounting base and the upwardly extending wall of the cover define a drain bowl, the drain channel configured to provide fluid communication between the drain bowl and a sink basin supported by the mounting deck.

15. The warewash device of claim 14 further comprising an O-ring supported by the upper plate of the mounting base and engaging the cover.

16. The warewash device of claim 14 wherein the drain channel includes a lower wall having an undercut to prevent water from returning along a rear wall of the sink basin.

17. The warewash device of claim 14 wherein the cover includes a movable tray that defines the drain channel such that a length of the drain channel is adjustable.

18. The warewash device of claim 12 further comprising an anti-rotation member supported by the fluid discharge member and the removable plate, the anti-rotation member configured to prevent rotation of the removable plate relative to the fluid discharge member about the longitudinal axis.

19. The warewash device of claim 18 wherein the fluid discharge member is restricted from rotating relative to the mounting base.

20. The warewash device of claim 12 wherein the trigger of the fluid discharge member includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the central body of the fluid discharge member.

21. The warewash device of claim 12 wherein the fluid discharge member is fluidly coupled to an outlet of a faucet mixing valve.

22. A ware washing apparatus, comprising:

a mounting base including a downwardly extending mounting shank defining an opening extending along a longitudinal axis and an upper plate configured to be supported above an upper surface of a mounting deck, the mounting shank configured to extend through a mounting aperture formed in the mounting deck;

a fluid discharge member including a central body supporting a plurality of nozzles and a trigger extending outwardly from the central body, the central body being received within the opening of the mounting shank and movable along the longitudinal axis;

a valve shaft operably coupled to the fluid discharge member and configured to move with the trigger to control water flow through the central body to the plurality of nozzles;

a cover supported by the mounting base and including an upwardly extending wall and a drain channel extending through the upwardly extending wall, wherein the upper plate of the mounting base and the upwardly extending wall of the cover define a drain bowl, the drain channel configured to provide fluid communication between a sink basin supported by the mounting deck and the drain bowl; and

a removable plate supported by the trigger of the fluid discharge component.

23. The warewash device of claim 22 wherein the removable plate includes one of: a screen comprising a base and a plurality of circumferentially spaced drainage openings; and a resilient brush comprising a plurality of upwardly extending cleaning protrusions and a plurality of drain openings positioned between and adjacent to the cleaning protrusions.

24. The warewash device of claim 23 further comprising an O-ring supported by the upper plate of the mounting base and engaging the cover.

25. The warewash device of claim 22 wherein the drain channel includes a lower wall having an undercut to prevent water from returning along a rear wall of the sink basin.

26. The warewash device of claim 22 wherein the cover includes a movable tray that defines the drain channel such that a length of the drain channel is adjustable.

27. The warewash device of claim 22 further comprising an anti-rotation member supported by the fluid discharge member and the removable plate, the anti-rotation member configured to prevent rotation of the removable plate relative to the fluid discharge member about the longitudinal axis.

28. The warewash device of claim 27 wherein the fluid discharge member is restricted from rotating relative to the mounting base.

29. The warewash device of claim 22 wherein the trigger of the fluid discharge member includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the central body of the fluid discharge member.

30. The warewash device of claim 22 wherein the fluid discharge member is fluidly coupled to an outlet of a faucet mixing valve.

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to fluid dispensing systems and, more particularly, to a ware washing apparatus for use with a fluid ware or receptacle, such as a cup or glass.

Background

The interior of glasses, cups and other small utensils or containers is often difficult to clean by removing dirt and debris after use. Conventional bottle brushes, sponges, rags, and other disposable materials are often used to clean such small utensils, but may not be efficient, for example, because they do not fit inside the utensil and do not provide water to rinse. In addition, typical faucets lack the directional pressurized water flow required to adequately remove dirt and debris from the end of the interior of the capsule.

There remains a need for a warewash device that can be installed in a standard countertop opening or integrated as part of a faucet cover that enables the cleaning of small wares, such as glasses and cups.

Disclosure of Invention

According to an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a ware washing apparatus includes a mounting base having an upper coupler and a downwardly extending mounting stem defining an opening extending along a longitudinal axis. The upper coupler is configured to be supported above an upper surface of the mounting deck, and the mounting shank is configured to extend through a mounting aperture formed in the mounting deck. The fluid discharge member includes a central body supporting a plurality of nozzles and a trigger extending outwardly from the central body. The central body is received with the opening of the mounting shank and is movable along the longitudinal axis. The valve shaft is operably coupled to the fluid discharge member and is configured to move with the trigger to control water flow through the central body to the plurality of nozzles. The cover is supported by the upper coupler of the mounting base and includes an upwardly extending wall defining a drain bowl and a drain passage extending through the upwardly extending wall. The drain channel is configured to provide fluid communication between the drain bowl and a sink basin supported by the mounting deck.

According to another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a ware washing apparatus includes a mounting base having a downwardly extending mounting stem defining an opening extending along a longitudinal axis. The mounting shank is configured to extend through a mounting aperture formed in the mounting deck. The fluid discharge member includes a central body supporting a plurality of nozzles and a trigger extending outwardly from the central body. The central body is received within the opening of the mounting shank and is movable along the longitudinal axis. The valve shaft is operably coupled to the fluid discharge member and is configured to move with the trigger to control water flow through the central body to the plurality of nozzles. The removable plate is supported by the trigger of the fluid discharge member. The removable plate includes one of: a screen having a base and a plurality of circumferentially spaced drainage openings; and a resilient brush having a plurality of upwardly extending cleaning protrusions and a plurality of drain openings positioned between and adjacent to the cleaning protrusions.

According to yet another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a ware washing apparatus includes a mounting base having an upper plate and a downwardly extending mounting shank defining an opening extending along a longitudinal axis, the upper plate configured to be supported above an upper surface of a mounting deck, and the mounting shank configured to extend through a mounting aperture formed in the mounting deck. The fluid discharge member includes a central body supporting a plurality of nozzles and a trigger extending outwardly from the central body. The central body is received within the opening of the mounting shank and is movable along the longitudinal axis. The valve shaft is operably coupled to the fluid discharge member and is configured to move with the trigger to control water flow through the central body to the plurality of nozzles. A cover is supported by the mounting base and includes an upwardly extending wall and a drain channel extending through the upwardly extending wall, wherein the upper plate of the mounting surface and the upwardly extending wall of the cover define a drain bowl. The drain channel is configured to provide fluid communication between the drain bowl and a sink basin supported by the mounting deck. The removable plate is supported by the trigger of the fluid discharge member.

Additional features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived.

Drawings

The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. In addition, the shapes, the proportional sizes, and the like of the respective members in the drawings are merely schematic for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and do not specifically limit the shapes, the proportional sizes, and the like of the respective members of the present invention. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this invention, may choose from the various possible shapes and proportional sizes to implement the invention as a matter of case.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an illustrative warewash device mounted to a sink deck and fluidly coupled to a faucet;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the warewash device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top exploded perspective view of the warewash apparatus of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a bottom exploded perspective view of the warewash apparatus of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the warewash device taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 2, showing the drain member in a closed position and the warewash shown in phantom;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the warewash device similar to FIG. 5, showing the drain member in an open position and the warewash shown in phantom;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a first removable plate in the form of a strainer of the warewash apparatus of FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second removable plate in the form of a cleaning brush having a plurality of first cleaning protrusions of the warewash apparatus of FIG. 2;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a third removable plate in the form of a cleaning brush having a plurality of second cleaning protrusions of the warewash apparatus of FIG. 2;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fluid discharge member of the warewash device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the valve shaft of the warewash device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the warewash device taken along line 12-12 of FIG. 1, showing the drain channel in fluid communication with the sink basin;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another illustrative embodiment warewash apparatus; and

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 5 of yet another illustrative embodiment warewash device.

Detailed Description

For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and described herein. The embodiments disclosed herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may utilize the teachings. Accordingly, further limitations on the scope of the claimed invention are not intended. Any alterations and further modifications in the illustrated devices and described methods, and any further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein, which would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

Referring initially to fig. 1 and 2, an illustrative warewash device 10 is shown supported by a conventional mounting deck, such as a sink deck 12 that supports a sink basin 14. A faucet 16 may be supported by the sink deck 12 for draining water from a water outlet 18 into the sink basin 14. The faucet 16 may be of conventional design, including a delivery spout 20 defining a water outlet 18, and a manual mixing valve 22 for controlling the flow of water from a hot water supply 24 and a cold water supply 26 to the water outlet 18. The mixing valve 22 includes a valve handle 28 to control the flow rate and temperature of the water delivered to the water outlet 18. A hot water supply pipe 30 may fluidly couple the hot water supply 24 to a first inlet of the mixing valve 22, and a cold water supply pipe 32 may fluidly couple the cold water supply 26 to a second inlet of the mixing valve 22. The mixed water outlet pipe 34 may be fluidly coupled to a mixing valve 22 outlet diverter valve 36.

The diverter valve 36 illustratively controls (e.g., switches) the flow of water between the outlet 18 of the delivery spout 20 and the warewash apparatus 10. An illustrative diverter valve 36 is described in detail in U.S. patent 8,646,476, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference. Spout outlet tube 38 fluidly couples diverter valve 36 to outlet 18, while dispenser tube 40 fluidly couples diverter valve 36 to warewash device 10. Thus, the mixing valve 22 may be manipulated by the handle 28 to control the temperature and flow rate of water delivered to the effective outlet (e.g., delivery spout outlet 18 and glass washing apparatus 10) selected by the diverter valve 36. The various water tubes 30, 32, 34, 38 and 40 may be formed from a flexible polymer, such as cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX).

The cover 42 may be positioned intermediate the sink deck 12 and the delivery spout 20. A plurality of mounting apertures 44 may extend within the sink deck 12, wherein at least some of the apertures 44a, 44b may be used to couple the faucet 16 to the sink deck 12. In the illustrative embodiment, the glass washing apparatus 10 is secured to a mounting aperture 44c that would conventionally support a kitchen side spray head (not shown) adjacent the sink basin 14. This positioning facilitates drainage of the warewash device 10 into the sink basin 14.

Referring to fig. 2-4, the illustrative warewash device 10 includes a mounting base 46 configured to be coupled to the sink deck 12. The cover 48 cooperates with the mounting base 46 in the manner shown to define a shaped drain receptacle or bowl 52 for collecting and disposing of debris and waste water. Fluid discharge member 54 is operatively coupled to mounting base 46 and valve member 56. Trigger plate 58 is supported by fluid discharge member 54 and is configured to be engaged by a vessel 60 (e.g., a cup, glass, or other container) for activating a flow of water through fluid discharge member 54 and into an interior 62 of vessel 60 (fig. 5 and 6).

The mounting base 46 illustratively includes an upper coupler, such as an upper plate 64, and a downwardly extending mounting shank 66 defining an opening 67 extending along a longitudinal axis 68. The upper plate 64 is configured to be supported above an upper surface 69 of the sink deck 12 and illustratively includes a disk 70 having a circular peripheral edge 71. The mounting handle 66 is configured to extend through one of the mounting apertures 44c formed in the sink deck 12 and extend below the lower surface 72 of the sink deck 12. The mounting handle 66 illustratively includes a stepped cylindrical tube 73 having upper external threads 74 configured to threadably couple with a mounting nut 75 for securing the mounting base 46 to the sink deck 12 (fig. 1). Illustratively, the dispenser tube 40 is fluidly coupled to the mounting stem 66 to provide water from a water source (illustratively through the diverter valve 36 via the mixing valve 22). More specifically, the cylindrical tube 73 of the mounting stem 66 illustratively includes lower external threads 76 configured to engage with a fitting 78 to fluidly couple the distributor tube 40 to the mounting stem 66 (fig. 1).

Referring to fig. 3-6, the fluid discharge member 54 cooperates with the mounting base 46 to deliver water from the dispenser tube 40. The fluid discharge member 54 illustratively includes a central body 80 defining a fluid passageway 82 and having an ejection face 83 supporting a plurality of nozzles 84 in fluid communication with the fluid passageway 82. More specifically, the nozzle 84 may include a center nozzle 84a and a plurality of peripheral nozzles 84b, 84c, 84d, 84e positioned radially outward from the center nozzle 84 a. It should be appreciated that the number and placement of the nozzles 84 may vary.

In one illustrative embodiment, the nozzles 84 may be oriented to direct water at different desired locations within the interior 86 of the vessel 60, as represented by the arrows 85 in fig. 6. For example, the central nozzle 84a may be configured to discharge water upward parallel to the longitudinal axis 68. Illustratively, the first peripheral nozzle 84b may be oriented at a first angle to the longitudinal axis 68 for directing water to the distal corner of the mug, the second peripheral nozzle 84c may be oriented at a second angle to the longitudinal axis 68 for directing water to the distal corner of the high glass, the third peripheral nozzle 84d may be oriented at a third angle to the longitudinal axis 68 for directing water to the tumbler or pint glass, and the fourth peripheral nozzle 84e may be oriented at a fourth angle to the longitudinal axis 68 for directing water to the distal portion of the wine glass.

The central body 80 of the fluid discharge member 54 is slidably received within the opening 67 of the mounting shank 66 such that the central body is movable along the longitudinal axis 68. More specifically, the fluid discharge member 54 is configured to move along the longitudinal axis 68 between a raised (or rest) position (fig. 5) and a lowered (or active) position (fig. 6). Spring 87 may cooperate with mounting base 46 to bias discharge member 54 to the upper position. The fluid discharge member 54 may be restricted from rotating relative to the mounting base 46. Illustratively, the central body 80 has an elongated cross-section (e.g., oval), thereby preventing rotation within the opening 67. Other rotatable couplings such as keys received in keyways may be substituted for this.

A trigger 88 extends outwardly from the central body 80. The trigger 88 illustratively includes a plurality of radially outwardly extending arms or posts 90 each having a first end 92 supported by the central body 80 and a freely supported second end 94.

Valve member 56 illustratively includes a valve pin or shaft 96 operably coupled to fluid-discharging member 54 (e.g., via a threaded coupling 97), and is configured to move with trigger 88 to control the flow of water through central body 80 to the plurality of nozzles 84. More specifically, the valve shaft 96 illustratively includes a hollow body 98 defining a fluid passage 102 in fluid communication with the fluid passage 82 of the center body 80 via a radial opening 104. Upper and lower O- rings 106, 108 are positioned above and below the opening 104, respectively. The valve member 56 may be a separate component from the fluid discharge member 54 or integrally formed therewith.

In the raised position shown in fig. 5, the valve shaft 96 blocks water flow from the fluid source (e.g., the mixing valve 22) to the nozzle 84. More specifically, O-ring 108 seals against valve seat 109 to prevent water flow from opening 67 to fluid passageway 102. In the lowered position shown in FIG. 6, the valve shaft 96 provides fluid communication between the fluid source and the nozzle 84. More specifically, a passageway 110 between the O-ring 108 and the valve seat 109 permits water flow therethrough from the opening 67, through the opening 104, to the fluid passageway 102, and through the fluid passageway 82 to the nozzle 84

The cover 48 is supported by the mounting base 46 and illustratively includes an upwardly extending wall 114 and a drain 116 extending through the upwardly extending wall 114. As shown in fig. 1 and 12, the drain passage 116 is configured to provide fluid communication between the drain bowl 52 and the sink basin 14 supported by the sink deck 12. The upper plate 64 of the mounting base 46 and the upwardly extending wall 114 of the cover 42 illustratively define the drain bowl 52. An O-ring 118 is illustratively supported by the peripheral edge 71 of the upper plate 64 to releasably retain the cover 48 to the mounting base 46. Thus, the cover 48 may be replaced with other covers having different aesthetic shapes, skin finishes, and/or dimensions of the drain 116.

The drain 116 illustratively includes a lower wall 122 and opposing sidewalls 124 and 126. A lip 127 and associated undercut 128 formed in the lower surface of the lower wall 122 prevent waste water flowing through the drain channel 116 from traveling back toward the rear wall 129 of the sink basin 14. More specifically, the undercut 128 cooperates with the lip 127 to channel water downward.

In the illustrative embodiment, the trigger plate 58 is removably supported above the drain bowl 52 by a trigger 88 of the fluid discharge member 54. More specifically, the removable trigger plate 58 is illustratively supported by an arm 90 of the trigger 88. Illustratively, the retaining ring 130 concentrically receives and frictionally engages the body 80 to releasably secure the trigger plate 58 to the fluid discharge member 54. The removable trigger plate 58 may be cleaned, replaced, and/or replaced with other trigger plates 58 that may have different cleaning benefits (e.g., characteristics of a brush or sponge).

The anti-rotation component may be configured to prevent rotation of the removable trigger plate 58 relative to the fluid discharge component 54 about the longitudinal axis 68. The anti-rotation component may include a recess 132 supported by the fluid discharge component and a cooperating tab 134 supported by the removable trigger plate 58.

Referring to fig. 7, first removable trigger plate 58a may include a screen 136 comprising a base 138 and a plurality of circumferentially spaced drain openings 140 arranged in a plurality of radially spaced rows. When the rim 142 of the glass 60 contacts the upper surface 144 of the screen 136, the lower surface 146 of the screen 136 engages the trigger 88 (fig. 5 and 6).

As shown in fig. 8, the second removable trigger plate 58b may include a resilient brush 148 comprising a plurality of upwardly extending projections or pegs 150 and a plurality of drain openings 152 positioned between the cleaning projections 150 and adjacent the cleaning projections 150. The rim 142 of the glass 60 is configured to be received between adjacent cleaning projections 150 to aid in cleaning the interior and exterior surfaces of the rim 142.

As shown in fig. 9, the third removable trigger plate 58c may include a resilient brush 154 similar to that shown in fig. 8. More specifically, the brush 154 includes a plurality of upwardly extending protrusions or bristles 156 and a plurality of drain openings 158 positioned between the cleaning protrusions 150 and adjacent to the cleaning protrusions 156.

Yet another illustrative embodiment warewash apparatus 210 is shown in fig. 13 to contain many of the same elements as warewash apparatus 10 detailed above. Accordingly, in the following description, like components are identified with like reference numerals. The drain channel 216 of the warewash device 210 includes a movable tray 218 supported by the upper wall 214 of the cover 242. More specifically, the movable tray 218 includes opposing side walls 244, 245 supported by a lower wall 248. The sidewalls 244, 245 are slidably received within the upper wall 214 of the cover 242, and the lower wall 248 is slidably received within an upper plate 264 of the mounting base 246. Accordingly, the relative position of the drain channel 216 (as indicated by arrow 266) may be adjusted to facilitate drainage of wastewater into the sink basin 14. More specifically, the removable tray 218 accommodates different sizes between the mounting aperture 44c and the sink basin 14.

Another illustrative embodiment warewash device 310 is shown in fig. 14 to contain many of the same elements as the warewash device 10 detailed above. Accordingly, in the following description, like components are identified with like reference numerals. The warewash device 310 includes a mounting base 346 that includes a mounting handle 366 and an upper coupling 364. The cover 348 illustratively includes a lower wall 362 and an upwardly extending wall 314 defining the drain bowl 52.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments, variations and modifications exist within the spirit and scope of the present invention as described and defined in the appended claims.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and in particular, various features described in different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined with each other to form other embodiments, and the features are understood to be applicable to any embodiment except the explicitly opposite descriptions, and are not limited to the described embodiments.