Patent Publication Number: US-11642002-B1

Title: Dishwasher and adjustable tine assembly

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Contemporary automatic dish treating appliances for use in a typical household include a cabinet with an access opening and a tub that can have an open front and at least partially defines a treating chamber into which items, such as kitchenware, glassware, and the like, can be placed to undergo a treating operation, such as washing. A spraying system with multiple sprayers can be provided for recirculating liquid throughout the tub to remove soils from the dishes. The dishwasher can be further provided with a door assembly, which can be hingedly mounted to the tub or to the cabinet for pivoting movement about a pivot axis between closed and opened positions to selectively close and open the open front and the access opening. 
     At least one rack or basket for supporting soiled dishes can be provided within the tub. The at least one rack or basket can be provided in the form of upper and lower dish racks. A silverware or utensil basket for holding utensils, silverware, cutlery, and the like, may also be provided and is generally removably mounted to the door assembly or within one of the dish racks. The dish racks can further include a plurality of tines or sets of tines that can be provided in a variety of configurations within the dish racks for supporting soiled dishes. Some of the tines within the dish racks may be fixed in position and not movable, while other tines or sets of tines within the dish racks may be movable between at least first and second positions such that the sets of tines are adjustable by a user. 
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
     An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a dish rack assembly comprising a dish rack defining an interior, and an adjustable tine assembly located within the interior and comprising first and second sets of tines, which are coaxial about a common rotational axis, and rotatable about the rotational axis, the first set of tines having a first cross member from which multiple first tines extend, and the second set of tines having a second cross member from which multiple second tines extend, the second cross member having a C-shaped cross section defining a hollow interior, which receives the first cross member. 
     Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to an adjustable tine assembly for use within an interior of a dish rack of a dish treating appliance, the adjustable tine assembly located within the interior and comprising first and second sets of tines, which are coaxial about a common rotational axis, and rotatable about the rotational axis, the first set of tines having a first cross member from which multiple first tines extend, and the second set of tines having a second cross member from which multiple second tines extend, the second cross member having a C-shaped cross section defining a hollow interior, which receives the first cross member. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       In the drawings: 
         FIG.  1    is a top, front, and right-side perspective view of an automatic dish treating appliance having multiple systems for implementing an automatic cycle of operation. 
         FIG.  2    is a schematic view of the dish treating appliance of  FIG.  1    and illustrating at least some of the plumbing and electrical connections between at least some of systems. 
         FIG.  3    is a schematic view of a controller of the dish treating appliance of  FIGS.  1  and  2   . 
         FIG.  4    illustrates a top perspective view of a dish rack assembly with an adjustable tine assembly according to an aspect of the present disclosure and for use with the dish treating appliance of  FIGS.  1 - 3   . 
         FIG.  5    illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the adjustable tine assembly of  FIG.  4    including a first set of tines and a second set of tines, with both the first and second sets of tines in an upright rotational position. 
         FIG.  6    illustrates an exploded perspective view of the first and second sets of tines of the adjustable tine assembly of  FIG.  4   . 
         FIG.  7    illustrates a cross-sectional view of the first and second sets of tines of the adjustable tine assembly of  FIG.  4   . 
         FIG.  8    illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the adjustable tine assembly of  FIG.  4    including the first and second sets of tines, with the first set of tines in the upright rotational position and the second set of tines in a non-upright rotational position. 
         FIG.  9    illustrates an enlarged perspective view of the adjustable tine assembly of  FIG.  4    including the first and second sets of tines, with both the first and second sets of tines in the non-upright rotational position. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In order to provide more flexibility to users, tines or rows of tines can be included with at least one of the dish racks to provide support for various items loaded into the dish treating appliance. The angle or rotational position of at least some of the tines relative to the dish rack can be adjustable to allow a user the flexibility to select the desired tine angle or rotational position to accommodate the particular items to be washed during a particular cycle of the dish treating appliance. Typically, such tine angle or rotational position adjustment methods include separate sets of adjustable tines being provided on separate cross members that can be positioned next to or spaced from one another for independent adjustment. Such arrangement of multiple side-by-side cross members may take up additional space within the dish rack, as well as requiring separate fastening or retaining structures for each adjustable set of tines. The inclusion of such separate cross members and additional retaining structures can take up space within the dish rack and interfere with the placement of and support for the dish items to be washed. 
     Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an adjustable tine assembly having first and second sets of tines, including cross members, for use with a dish rack of the dish treating appliance. The first and second sets of tines are rotatable about a rotational axis such that the first and second sets of tines can be adjustable between at least upright and non-upright rotational positions. The adjustable tine assembly can be suitable for any manner of applications including that of the household dish treating appliance of  FIG.  1   , which is illustrated by way of example and not limitation. 
       FIG.  1    illustrates an automatic dish treating appliance  10 , illustrated herein as a dishwasher  10 , capable of implementing an automatic cycle of operation to treat dishes. As used in this description, the term “dish(es)” is intended to be generic to any item, single or plural, that can be treated in the dishwasher  10 , including, without limitation, dishes, plates, pots, bowls, pans, glassware, silverware, and other utensils. As illustrated, the dishwasher  10  is a built-in dishwasher  10  implementation, which is designed for mounting under a countertop or other work surface. However, this description is applicable to other dishwasher implementations such as a stand-alone, multi-tub-type, drawer-type, or a sink-type, for example, as well as dishwashers having varying widths, sizes, and capacities. The dishwasher  10  shares many features of a conventional automatic dishwasher, which may not be described in detail herein except as necessary for a complete understanding of aspects of the disclosure. 
     The dishwasher  10  has a variety of systems, some of which are controllable, to implement the automatic cycle of operation. A chassis or cabinet is provided to support the variety of systems needed to implement the automatic cycle of operation and can define an interior. As illustrated, for a built-in implementation, the chassis or cabinet includes a frame in the form of a base  12  on which is supported an open-faced tub  14 , which at least partially defines a treating chamber  16 , having an access opening, illustrated herein as an open face  18 , for receiving the dishes. The open-faced tub  14  can have at least a pair of opposing side walls  140  that are spaced apart from one another, such as by being spaced apart by a bottom wall  142 , a rear wall  144 , and/or a top wall  146 . The pair of opposing side walls  140 , the bottom wall  142 , the rear wall  144 , and the top wall  146  can further be thought of as at least partially defining the treating chamber  16 , and optionally also the open face  18  to serve as the access opening. 
     A closure in the form of a door assembly  20  can be hingedly or pivotally mounted to the base  12 , or to any other suitable portion of the cabinet or chassis or of the tub  14 , for movement relative to the tub  14  between opened and closed positions to selectively open and close the open face  18  of the tub  14 . In one example, the door assembly  20  is mounted for pivoting movement about a pivot axis relative to the base  12 , the tub  14 , or the open face  18 . In the opened position, a user can access the treating chamber  16 , as shown in  FIG.  1   , while, in the closed position (not shown), the door assembly  20  covers or closes the open face  18  of the treating chamber  16 . Thus, the door assembly  20  provides selective accessibility to the treating chamber  16  for the loading and unloading of dishes or other items. 
     The chassis or cabinet, as in the case of the built-in dishwasher implementation, can be formed by other parts of the dishwasher  10 , like the tub  14  and the door assembly  20 , in addition to a dedicated frame structure, like the base  12 , with them all collectively forming a uni-body frame by which the variety of systems are supported. In other implementations, like the drawer-type dishwasher, the chassis can be a tub that is slidable relative to a frame, with the closure being a part of the chassis or the countertop of the surrounding cabinetry. In a sink-type implementation, the sink forms the tub and the cover closing the open top of the sink forms the closure. Sink-type implementations are more commonly found in recreational vehicles. 
     The systems supported by the chassis, while essentially limitless, can include a dish holding system  30 , spray system  40 , recirculation system  50 , drain system  60 , water supply system  70 , air supply system  65 , heating system  90 , and filter system  100 . These systems are used to implement one or more treating cycles of operation for the dishes, for which there are many, one of which includes a traditional automatic wash cycle. 
     A basic traditional automatic cycle of operation for the dishwasher  10  has a wash phase, where a detergent/water mixture is recirculated and then drained, which is then followed by a rinse phase where water alone or with a rinse agent is recirculated and then drained. An optional drying phase can follow the rinse phase. More commonly, the automatic wash cycle has multiple wash phases and multiple rinse phases. The multiple wash phases can include a pre-wash phase where water, with or without detergent, is sprayed or recirculated on the dishes, and can include a dwell or soaking phase. There can be more than one pre-wash phases. A wash phase, where water with detergent is recirculated on the dishes, follows the pre-wash phases. There can be more than one wash phase; the number of which can be sensor controlled based on the amount of sensed soils in the wash liquid. One or more rinse phases will follow the wash phase(s), and, in some cases, come between wash phases. The number of wash phases can also be sensor controlled based on the amount of sensed soils in the rinse liquid. The amounts of water, treating chemistry, and/or rinse aid used during each of the multiple wash or rinse steps can be varied. The wash phases and rinse phases can include the heating of the water, even to the point of one or more of the phases being hot enough for long enough to sanitize the dishes. A drying phase can follow the rinse phase(s). The drying phase can include a drip dry, a non-heated drying step (so-called “air only”), heated dry, condensing dry, air dry or any combination. These multiple phases or steps can also be performed by the dishwasher  10  in any desired combination. 
     A controller  22  can also be included in the dishwasher  10  and operably couples with and controls the various components of the dishwasher  10  to implement the cycles of operation. The controller  22  can be located within the door assembly  20  as illustrated, or it can alternatively be located somewhere within the chassis. The controller  22  can also be operably coupled with a control panel or user interface  24  for receiving user-selected inputs and communicating information to the user. The user interface  24  can provide an input and output function for the controller  22 . While the user interface  24  is illustrated in  FIG.  1    as being provided on a top surface of the door assembly  20 , it will be understood that the user interface  24  can be provided at any suitable location on the door assembly  20 , such as on a front surface of the door assembly  20 . 
     The user interface  24  can include operational controls such as one or more knobs, dials, lights, switches, displays, touch screens and the like for communicating with the user, such as enabling a user to input commands, such as a cycle of operation, to the controller  22  and to receive information, for example about the selected cycle of operation. For example, the displays can include any suitable communication technology including that of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) array, or any suitable display that can convey a message to the user. The user can enter different types of information including, without limitation, cycle selection and cycle parameters, such as cycle options. Other communications paths and methods can also be included in the dishwasher  10  and can allow the controller  22  to communicate with the user in a variety of ways. For example, the controller  22  can be configured to send a text message to the user, send an electronic mail to the user, or provide audio information to the user either through the dishwasher  10  or utilizing another device such as a mobile phone. 
     The controller  22  can include the machine controller and any additional controllers provided for controlling any of the components of the dishwasher  10 . For example, the controller  22  can include the machine controller and a motor controller. Many known types of controllers can be used for the controller  22 . It is contemplated that the controller is a microprocessor-based controller that implements control software and sends/receives one or more electrical signals to/from each of the various working components to effect the control software. As an example, proportional control (P), proportional integral control (PI), and proportional derivative control (PD), or a combination thereof, a proportional integral derivative control (PID control), can be used to control the various components. 
     The dish holding system  30  can include any suitable structure or structures for receiving or holding dishes within the treating chamber  16 . Exemplary dish holders are illustrated in the form of an upper dish rack  32  and lower dish rack  34 , commonly referred to as “racks”, which are located within the treating chamber  16 . The upper dish rack  32  and the lower dish rack  34  each define an interior and are typically mounted for slidable movement in and out of the treating chamber  16  through the open face  18  for ease of loading and unloading. In one example, it is common for the upper dish rack  32  to be slidably mounted within and to the tub  14  by the use of a suitable drawer withdrawal assembly, such as by the use of drawer guides, slides, or rails  36 , while the lower dish rack  34  is instead typically provided with wheels or rollers  38  that can roll along a travel path  39  defined by at least a portion of the dishwasher  10 . For example, it is typical for the lower dish rack  34  to be slidable along the travel path  39  such that the lower dish rack  34  can roll along the travel path  39  and then continue to roll onto the door assembly  20 , when the door assembly  20  is in the opened position and allows for withdrawal of the dish racks  32 ,  34 . 
     By way of further example, in such a case, it is also typical that the travel path  39  can include a type of rails  39 , but that rails  39  for the lower dish rack  34  may differ in structure from the rails  36  for the upper dish rack  32 , and in particular such that the rails  39  may be provided simply as a ledge or a surface formed by the tub  14 , such as formed or carried by the side walls  140  or the bottom wall  142  of the tub  14 . By providing the rails  39  for the lower dish rack  34  as a simpler support surface, such as a ledge, rather than a more restrictive or enclosing structure such as the rails  36 , the rails  39  are better able to accommodate movement or instability of the lower dish rack  34  as the lower dish rack  34  rolls onto the door assembly  20 , going from the static, stable tub  14  to the movable door assembly  20 . In this way, the rails  39  allow more tolerance for movement as the lower dish rack  34  rolls along the door assembly  20 . 
     In addition, dedicated dish holders can also be provided. One such dedicated dish holder is a third level rack  28  located above the upper dish rack  32 . Like the upper dish rack  32 , the third level rack  28  is slidably mounted to the tub  14  with drawer guides/slides/rails  36 . The third level rack  28  is typically used to hold utensils, such as tableware, spoons, knives, spatulas, etc., in an on-the-side or flat orientation. However, the third level rack  28  is not limited to holding utensils. If an item can fit in the third level rack  28 , it can be washed in the third level rack  28 . The third level rack  28  generally has a much shorter height or lower profile than the upper and lower dish racks  32 ,  34 . Typically, the height of the third level rack  28  is short enough that a typical glass cannot be stood vertically in the third level rack  28  and the third level rack  28  still be slid into the treating chamber  16 . 
     Another dedicated dish holder can be a utensil or silverware basket (not shown), which is typically located in the treating chamber  16  and carried by one of the upper or lower dish racks  32 ,  34  or mounted to the door assembly  20 . The silverware basket typically holds utensils and the like in an upright orientation as compared to the on-the-side or flat orientation of the third level rack  28 . More than one silverware basket can be provided with the dishwasher  10 . 
     A dispenser assembly  48  is provided to store and dispense treating chemistry, e.g. detergent, anti-spotting agent, etc., into the treating chamber  16 . The dispenser assembly  48  can be mounted on an inner surface of the door assembly  20 , as shown, or can be located at other positions within the chassis or treating chamber  16 , such that the dispenser assembly  48  is positioned to be accessed by the user for refilling of the dispenser assembly  48 , whether it is necessary to refill the dispenser assembly  48  before each cycle (i.e. for a single use dispenser) or only periodically (i.e. for a bulk dispenser). The dispenser assembly  48  can dispense one or more types of treating chemistries. The dispenser assembly  48  can be a single-use dispenser, which holds a single dose of treating chemistry, or a bulk dispenser, which holds a bulk supply of treating chemistry and which is adapted to dispense a dose of treating chemistry from the bulk supply during the cycle of operation, or a combination of both a single use and bulk dispenser. The dispenser assembly  48  can further be configured to hold multiple different treating chemistries. For example, the dispenser assembly  48  can have multiple compartments defining different chambers in which treating chemistries can be held. 
     Turning to  FIG.  2   , the spray system  40  is provided for spraying liquid in the treating chamber  16  and can have multiple spray assemblies or sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130 , some of which can be dedicated to a particular one of the dish holders, to particular area of a dish holder, to a particular type of cleaning, or to a particular level of cleaning, etc. The sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  can be fixed or movable, such as rotating, relative to the treating chamber  16  or dish holder. Exemplary sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  are illustrated and include an upper spray arm  41 , a lower spray arm  42 , a third level sprayer  43 , a deep-clean sprayer  44 , and a spot sprayer  45 . The upper spray arm  41  and lower spray arm  42  can be rotating spray arms, located below the upper dish rack  32  and lower dish rack  34 , respectively, and rotate about a generally centrally located and vertical axis. In one non-limiting example, at least one drive assembly, illustrated herein as at least one motor  49 , is operably coupled to one of or to each of the upper spray arm  41  and the lower spray arm  42  in order to control and drive rotation of the lower spray arm  42 . The third level sprayer  43  is located above the third level rack  28 . The third level sprayer  43  is illustrated as being fixed, but could move, such as in rotating. In addition to the third level sprayer  43  or in place of the third level sprayer  43 , a sprayer  130  can be located at least in part below a portion of the third level rack  28 , though it will be understood that such a sprayer  130  can be provided adjacent any of the racks  28 ,  32 ,  34 . The sprayer  130  is illustrated as a fixed tube, carried by the third level rack  28 , but could move, such as in rotating about a longitudinal axis. 
     The deep-clean sprayer  44  is a manifold extending along a rear wall of the tub  14  and has multiple nozzles  46 , with multiple apertures  47 , generating an intensified and/or higher pressure spray than the upper spray arm  41 , the lower spray arm  42 , or the third level sprayer  43 . The nozzles  46  can be fixed or can move, such as by way of rotating. The spray emitted by the deep-clean sprayer  44  defines a deep clean zone, which, as illustrated, would extend along a rear side of the lower dish rack  34 . Thus, dishes needing deep cleaning, such as dishes with baked-on food, can be positioned in the lower dish rack  34  to face the deep-clean sprayer  44 . The deep-clean sprayer  44 , while illustrated as only one unit on a rear wall of the tub  14 , could comprise multiple units and/or extend along multiple portions, including different walls, of the tub  14 , and can be provided above, below, or beside any of the dish holders  28 ,  32 ,  34  wherein deep cleaning is desired. 
     The spot sprayer  45 , like the deep-clean sprayer  44 , can emit an intensified and/or higher pressure spray, especially to a discrete location within one of the dish holders  28 ,  32 ,  34 . While the spot sprayer  45  is shown below the lower dish rack  34 , it could be adjacent any part of any dish holder  28 ,  32 ,  34  or along any wall of the tub  14  where special cleaning is desired. In the illustrated location below the lower dish rack  34 , the spot sprayer  45  can be used independently of or in combination with the lower spray arm  42 . The spot sprayer  45  can be fixed or can move, such as in rotating. 
     These sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  are illustrative examples of suitable sprayers and are not meant to be limiting as to the type of suitable sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130 . Additionally, it will be understood that not all of the exemplary sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  need be included within the dishwasher  10 , and that less than all of the sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  described can be included in a suitable dishwasher  10 . 
     The recirculation system  50  recirculates the liquid sprayed into the treating chamber  16  by the sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  of the spray system  40  back to the sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  to form a recirculation loop or circuit by which liquid can be repeatedly and/or continuously sprayed onto dishes in the dish holders  28 ,  32 ,  34 . The recirculation system  50  can include a sump  51  and a pump assembly  52 . The sump  51  collects the liquid sprayed in the treating chamber  16  and can be formed by a sloped or recess portion of the bottom wall  142  of the tub  14 . The pump assembly  52  can include one or more pumps such as recirculation pump  53 . The sump  51  can also be a separate module that is affixed to the bottom wall and include the pump assembly  52 . 
     Multiple supply conduits  54 ,  55 ,  56 ,  57 ,  58  fluidly couple the sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  to the recirculation pump  53 . A recirculation valve  59  can selectively fluidly couple each of the conduits  54 ,  55 ,  56 ,  57 ,  58  to the recirculation pump  53 . While each sprayer  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130  is illustrated as having a corresponding dedicated supply conduit  54 ,  55 ,  56 ,  57 ,  58 , one or more subsets, comprising multiple sprayers from the total group of sprayers  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130 , can be supplied by the same conduit, negating the need for a dedicated conduit  54 ,  55 ,  56 ,  57 ,  58  for each sprayer  41 ,  42 ,  43 ,  44 ,  45 ,  130 . For example, a single conduit can supply the upper spray arm  41  and the third level sprayer  43 . Another example is that the sprayer  130  is supplied liquid by the conduit  56 , which also supplies the third level sprayer  43 . 
     The recirculation valve  59 , while illustrated as a single valve, can be implemented with multiple valves. Additionally, one or more of the conduits  54 ,  55 ,  56 ,  57 ,  58  can be directly coupled to the recirculation pump  53 , while one or more of the other conduits  54 ,  55 ,  56 ,  57 ,  58  can be selectively coupled to the recirculation pump  53  with one or more valves. There are essentially an unlimited number of plumbing schemes to connect the recirculation system  50  to the spray system  40 . The illustrated plumbing is not limiting. 
     The drain system  60  drains liquid from the treating chamber  16 . The drain system  60  includes a drain pump  62  fluidly coupling the treating chamber  16  to a drain line  64 . As illustrated, the drain pump  62  fluidly couples the sump  51  to the drain line  64 . 
     While separate recirculation  53  and drain pumps  62  are illustrated, a single pump can be used to perform both the recirculating and the draining functions, such as by configuring the single pump to rotate in opposite directions, or by providing a suitable valve system. Alternatively, the drain pump  62  can be used to recirculate liquid in combination with the recirculation pump  53 . When both a recirculation pump  53  and drain pump  62  are used, the drain pump  62  is typically more robust than the recirculation pump  53  as the drain pump  62  tends to have to remove solids and soils from the sump  51 , unlike the recirculation pump  53 , which tends to recirculate liquid which has solids and soils filtered away to at least some extent. 
     A water supply system  70  is provided for supplying fresh water to the dishwasher  10  from a water supply source, such as a household water supply via a household water valve  71 . The water supply system  70  includes a water supply unit  72  having a water supply conduit  73  with a siphon break  74  or an air break  74 . While the water supply conduit  73  can be directly fluidly coupled to the tub  14  or any other portion of the dishwasher  10 , the water supply conduit  73  is shown fluidly coupled to a supply tank  75 , which can store the supplied water prior to use. The supply tank  75  is fluidly coupled to the sump  51  by a supply line  76 , which can include a controllable valve  77  to control when water is released from the supply tank  75  to the sump  51 . 
     The supply tank  75  can be conveniently sized to store a predetermined volume of water, such as a volume required for a phase of the cycle of operation, which is commonly referred to as a “charge” of water. The storing of the water in the supply tank  75  prior to use is beneficial in that the water in the supply tank  75  can be “treated” in some manner, such as softening or heating prior to use. 
     A water softener  78  can be provided with the water supply system  70  to soften the fresh water. The water softener  78  is shown fluidly coupling the water supply conduit  73  to the supply tank  75  so that the supplied water automatically passes through the water softener  78  on the way to the supply tank  75 . However, the water softener  78  could directly supply the water to any other part of the dishwasher  10  than the supply tank  75 , including directly supplying the tub  14 . Alternatively, the water softener  78  can be fluidly coupled downstream of the supply tank  75 , such as in-line with the supply line  76 . Wherever the water softener  78  is fluidly coupled, it can be done so with controllable valves, such that the use of the water softener  78  is controllable and not mandatory. 
     An air supply system  65  is provided to aid in the treating of the dishes during the cycle of operation by supplying air to at least a portion of the dishwasher  10 , a non-limiting example of which includes the treating chamber  16 . The air supply system  65  can include a variety of assemblies, pathways, and circuits for supplying air to different portions of the dishwasher  10  and for different purposes within the dishwasher  10 , such that the air supply system  65  can be thought of as comprising all of the air supplying or air circulating portions of the dishwasher  10 . In one non-limiting example, the air supply system  65  comprises a drying system  80  that is provided to aid in the drying of the dishes during the drying phase. The drying system  80  as illustrated, by way of non-limiting example, includes a condensing assembly  81  having a condenser  82  formed of a serpentine conduit  83  with an inlet fluidly coupled to an upper portion of the tub  14  and an outlet fluidly coupled to a lower portion of the tub  14 , whereby moisture laden air within the tub  14  is drawn from the upper portion of the tub  14 , passed through the serpentine conduit  83 , where liquid condenses out of the moisture laden air and is returned to the treating chamber  16  where it ultimately evaporates or is drained via the drain pump  62 . The serpentine conduit  83  can be operated in an open loop configuration, where the air is exhausted to atmosphere, a closed loop configuration, where the air is returned to the treating chamber  16 , or a combination of both by operating in one configuration and then the other configuration. A fan or blower  98  can be fluidly coupled with the serpentine conduit  83  to move air through the serpentine conduit  83 . It will also be understood that the serpentine conduit  83  is not limited to having a serpentine shape and can instead be provided with any suitable size and shape. 
     To enhance the rate of condensation, the temperature difference between the exterior of the serpentine conduit  83  and the moisture laden air can be increased by cooling the exterior of the serpentine conduit  83  or the surrounding air. To accomplish this, an optional cooling tank  84  is added to the condensing assembly  81 , with the serpentine conduit  83  being located within the cooling tank  84 . The cooling tank  84  is fluidly coupled to at least one of the spray system  40 , recirculation system  50 , drain system  60 , or water supply system  70 , such that liquid can be supplied to the cooling tank  84 . The liquid provided to the cooling tank  84  from any of the systems  40 ,  50 ,  60 ,  70  can be selected by source and/or by phase of cycle of operation such that the liquid is at a lower temperature than the moisture laden air or even lower than the ambient air. 
     As illustrated, the liquid is supplied to the cooling tank  84  by the drain system  60 . A valve  85  fluidly connects the drain line  64  to a supply conduit  86  fluidly coupled to the cooling tank  84 . A return conduit  87  fluidly connects the cooling tank  84  back to the treating chamber  16  via a return valve  79 . In this way a fluid circuit is formed by the drain pump  62 , drain line  64 , valve  85 , supply conduit  86 , cooling tank  84 , return valve  79  and return conduit  87  through which liquid can be supplied from the treating chamber  16 , to the cooling tank  84 , and back to the treating chamber  16 . Alternatively, the supply conduit  86  could fluidly couple to the drain line  64  if re-use of the water is not desired. 
     To supply cold water from the household water supply via the household water valve  71  to the cooling tank  84 , the water supply system  70  would first supply cold water to the treating chamber  16 , then the drain system  60  would supply the cold water in the treating chamber  16  to the cooling tank  84 . It should be noted that the supply tank  75  and cooling tank  84  could be configured such that one tank performs both functions. 
     The drying system  80  can use ambient air, instead of cold water, to cool the exterior of the serpentine conduit  83 . In such a configuration, a blower  88  is connected to the cooling tank  84  and can supply ambient air to the interior of the cooling tank  84 . The cooling tank  84  can have a vented top  89  to permit the passing through of the ambient air to allow for a steady flow of ambient air blowing over the serpentine conduit  83 . 
     The cooling air from the blower  88  can be used in lieu of the cold water or in combination with the cold water. The cooling air will be used when the cooling tank  84  is not filled with liquid. Advantageously, the use of cooling air or cooling water, or combination of both, can be selected based on the site-specific environmental conditions. If ambient air is cooler than the cold water temperature, then the ambient air can be used. If the cold water is cooler than the ambient air, then the cold water can be used. Cost-effectiveness can also be taken into account when selecting between cooling air and cooling water. The blower  88  can be used to dry the interior of the cooling tank  84  after the water has been drained. Suitable temperature sensors for the cold water and the ambient air can be provided and send their temperature signals to the controller  22 , which can determine which of the two is colder at any time or phase of the cycle of operation. 
     A heating system  90  is provided for heating water used in the cycle of operation. The heating system  90  includes a heater  92 , such as an immersion heater  92 , located in the treating chamber  16  at a location where it will be immersed by the water supplied to the treating chamber  16 , such as within or near the sump  51 . However, it will also be understood that the heater  92  need not be an immersion heater  92 ; it can also be an in-line heater located in any of the conduits. There can also be more than one heater  92 , including both an immersion heater  92  and an in-line heater. The heater  92  can also heat air contained in the treating chamber  16 . Alternatively, a separate heating element (not shown) can be provided for heating the air circulated through the treating chamber  16 . 
     The heating system  90  can also include a heating circuit  93 , which includes a heat exchanger  94 , illustrated as a serpentine conduit  95 , located within the supply tank  75 , with a supply conduit  96  supplying liquid from the treating chamber  16  to the serpentine conduit  95 , and a return conduit  97  fluidly coupled to the treating chamber  16 . The heating circuit  93  is fluidly coupled to the recirculation pump  53  either directly or via the recirculation valve  59  such that liquid that is heated as part of a cycle of operation can be recirculated through the heat exchanger  94  to transfer the heat to the charge of fresh water residing in the supply tank  75 . As most wash phases use liquid that is heated by the heater  92 , this heated liquid can then be recirculated through the heating circuit  93  to transfer the heat to the charge of water in the supply tank  75 , which is typically used in the next phase of the cycle of operation. 
     A filter system  100  is provided to filter un-dissolved solids from the liquid in the treating chamber  16 . The filter system  100  includes a coarse filter  102  and a fine filter  104 , which can be a removable basket  106  residing the sump  51 , with the coarse filter  102  being a screen  108  circumscribing the removable basket  106 . Additionally, the recirculation system  50  can include a rotating filter in addition to or in place of the either or both of the coarse filter  102  and fine filter  104 . Other filter arrangements are contemplated, such as an ultrafiltration system. 
     As illustrated schematically in  FIG.  3   , the controller  22  can be coupled with the heater  92  for heating the wash liquid during a cycle of operation, the drain pump  62  for draining liquid from the treating chamber  16 , the recirculation pump  53  for recirculating the wash liquid during the cycle of operation, the user interface  24  for receiving user selected inputs and communicating information to the user, the dispenser assembly  48  for selectively dispensing treating chemistry to the treating chamber  16 , the at least one motor  49  for selectively actuating rotation of the upper spray arm  41  and/or the lower spray arm  42 , the blower  98  for providing air through the serpentine conduit  83 , and the blower  88  for providing air into the cooling tank  84 . The controller  22  can also communicate with the recirculation valve  59 , the household water valve  71 , the controllable valve  77 , the return valve  79 , and the valve  85  to selectively control the flow of liquid within the dishwasher  10 . Optionally, the controller  22  can include or communicate with a wireless communication device  116 . 
     The controller  22  can be provided with a memory  110  and a central processing unit (CPU)  112 . The memory  110  can be used for storing control software that can be executed by the CPU  112  in completing a cycle of operation using the dishwasher  10  and any additional software. For example, the memory  110  can store a set of executable instructions including one or more pre-programmed automatic cycles of operation that can be selected by a user and executed by the dishwasher  10 . Examples, without limitation, of cycles of operation include: wash, heavy duty wash, delicate wash, quick wash, pre-wash, refresh, rinse only, timed wash, dry, heavy duty dry, delicate dry, quick dry, or automatic dry, which can be selected at the user interface  24 . The memory  110  can also be used to store information, such as a database or table, and to store data received from one or more components of the dishwasher  10  that can be communicably coupled with the controller  22 . The database or table can be used to store the various operating parameters for the one or more cycles of operation, including factory default values for the operating parameters and any adjustments to them by the control assembly or by user input. 
     The controller  22  can also receive input from one or more sensors  114  provided in one or more of the assemblies or systems of the dishwasher  10  to receive input from the sensors  114 , which are known in the art and not shown for simplicity. Non-limiting examples of sensors  114  that can be communicably coupled with the controller  22  include, to name a few, an ambient air temperature sensor, a treating chamber temperature sensor, such as a thermistor, a water supply temperature sensor, a door open/close sensor, a moisture sensor, a chemical sensor, and a turbidity sensor to determine the soil load associated with a selected grouping of dishes, such as the dishes associated with a particular area of the treating chamber  16 . 
     Turning now to  FIG.  4   , a perspective view of a dish rack assembly  120  comprising the upper dish rack  32  is illustrated. It will be understood that the upper dish rack  32  and lower dish rack  34  can be formed in any suitable manner and are not limited to the illustrated shapes and structures. In the illustrated example, a perimeter wall  150 , comprising a plurality of cross members  152  and vertical members  154 , extending upwardly from a bottom wall, shown as a floor latticework  156 , to define an interior  158  of the upper dish rack  32 . The floor latticework  156  comprises intersecting first members  157  and second members  159 . While the first members  157  are illustrated herein as extending across a width of the upper dish rack  32  and the second members  159  are illustrated herein as extending across a length or depth of the upper dish rack  32 , it will be understood that these orientations are not limiting. The floor latticework  156  can further define contoured portions (not shown) of the floor latticework  156  that can extend upwardly or downwardly to aid in positioning the various shapes and sizes of dishes within the upper dish rack  32 . Further still, a plurality of positioning tines  160  can extend upwardly from the floor latticework  156  into the interior  158  to aid in positioning of dish items. 
     The dish rack assembly  120  further comprises at least one adjustable tine assembly  200  located within the interior  158 . While only the upper dish rack  32  is illustrated herein as including the adjustable tine assembly  200  and forming a part of the dish rack assembly  120 , it will be understood that either or both of the upper dish rack  32  or the lower dish rack  34  can be included as part of the dish rack assembly  120  and can include the at least one adjustable tine assembly  200 . Further, it will be understood that the dishwasher  10  can also include a combination of fixed and moveable tines  160  or sets of tines  160 , or that all of the tines  160  within the dishwasher  10  can be provided as adjustable tine assemblies  200 . Further still, at least one adjustable tine assembly  200  can be provided within the upper dish rack  32  or the lower rack  34 , or both. 
     Turning now to the enlarged view of the adjustable tine assembly  200  illustrated in  FIG.  5   , it can be better seen that the adjustable tine assembly  200  comprises at least a first set of tines  210  and a second set of tines  230  that are rotatably coupled to the upper dish rack  32 , such that the adjustable tine assembly  200  can be collectively thought of as being rotatable relative to the upper dish rack  32 . That is, where the adjustable tine assembly  200  is provided, the adjustable tine assembly  200  can be coupled to the upper dish rack  32  in such a way that the entire adjustable tine assembly  200  is rotatably or pivotally mounted to the upper dish rack  32 . Alternately, at least portions of the adjustable tine assembly  200  can be fixedly coupled to or integrally formed with the upper dish rack  32  such that only the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  themselves are rotatable or pivotable relative to the upper dish rack  32 . By way of non-limiting example, the adjustable tine assembly  200  further comprises at least one mounting element, illustrated herein as a first mounting element  202  and a second mounting element  206 , coupling the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  to the upper dish rack  32 , and specifically to the floor latticework  156 . As illustrated herein, the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  are fixedly coupled to the upper dish rack  32  to rotatably mount the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  to the upper dish rack  32 , such that the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  are rotatable relative to both the upper dish rack  32  and to the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206 . It will also be understood that, while the adjustable tine assembly  200  is illustrated herein as including two mounting elements  202 ,  206 , any suitable number of mounting elements  202 ,  206  can be provided, including only a single mounting element. 
     As illustrated herein, the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  can be generally co-extensive in length, though it will be understood that such an arrangement is not limiting and that it is also within the scope of the present disclosure that the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  can differ in length. By way of non-limiting example, the adjustable tine assembly  200 , and therefore also the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 , can extend across only a portion of a dimension of the upper dish rack  32 , as illustrated herein, though it is also contemplated that the adjustable tine assembly  200  can extend fully across a dimension of the upper dish rack  32 , such as by extending along the entirety of one of a length or a width of the upper dish rack  32 . Further by way of non-limiting example, in the case that the adjustable tine assembly  200  extends fully across a dimension of the upper dish rack  32 , a single adjustable tine assembly  200  can extend across the full dimension, or the adjustable tine assembly  200  can be split into more than one section across the full dimension, such as being split into a front portion and a back portion adjustable tine assembly  200 . Alternatively, in the case that the adjustable tine assembly  200  extends only partially across a dimension of the upper dish rack  32 , the adjustable tine assembly  200  can extend across only a portion of a width of the upper dish rack  32 , as illustrated, such as by extending across a left side portion or a right side portion of the width of the upper dish rack  32 , or by extending across only a portion of a length or depth of the upper dish rack  32 , such as by extending across a front portion or a rear portion of the length or depth of the upper dish rack  32 . 
     The adjustable tine assembly  200  further comprises at least one latch assembly  250  having at least a portion that is coupled to the upper dish rack  32 , and specifically to the floor latticework  156 , and further having at least a portion that is operably coupled with at least one of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  to provide control of a rotational position of the at least one of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  relative to the upper dish rack  32 , and more specifically to selectively fix a rotational position of the at least one of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 . 
     While the latch assembly  250  is illustrated herein as being coupled with the floor latticework  156  along the perimeter wall  150  at a side of the upper dish rack  32 , it will be understood that other locations for the latch assembly  250  are also contemplated. For example, the latch assembly  250  can be coupled with a front or rear of the upper dish rack  32 . In the case that the adjustable tine assembly  200  does not extend all the way between the sides of the upper dish rack  32 , but rather covers, for example, a left half or right half of the upper dish rack  32 , as illustrated, the latch assembly  250  can be provided in the interior  158  or at a left or right side to control the respective halves or separate portions of the adjustable tine assembly  200 . In addition, the adjustable tine assembly  200  can extend from front to rear between the perimeter wall  150  of the upper dish rack  32 , rather than between the left and right side. In this case, the latch assembly  250  can be provided at the front or rear. It is also contemplated that more than one latch assembly  250  can be provided to couple with a single adjustable tine assembly  200 , such that one latch assembly  250  couples with each end of the adjustable tine assembly  200 . 
     Referring now to the adjustable tine assembly  200  and its components in greater detail, the enlarged view of  FIG.  5    further illustrates that the first set of tines  210  comprises at least one first tine  212 , illustrated herein as multiple first tines  212 , extending from an elongated element having a longitudinal body axis, illustrated herein as a first cross member  214 , such that the first cross member  214 , and specifically the longitudinal body axis of the first cross member  214 , forms a rotational axis  215  ( FIG.  6   ) for the first set of tines  210 , and about which the first set of tines  210  is rotatable. The first cross member  214  extends between a first distal end  216  and a second distal end  218 , with the first tines  212  spaced along the first cross member  214  between the first and second distal ends  216 ,  218 . In one non-limiting example, the first set of tines  210  is provided as a row or a set of generally vertically oriented, laterally-spaced first tines  212  coupled to one another, such as by the first cross member  214 . It is contemplated that the first set of tines  210  can comprise a planar array of parallel positioned first tines  212 , or that the first tines  212  can extend from the first cross member  214  in various angles to form alternative angled supports for supporting dishes in various cleaning positions, though it will be understood that the first set of tines  210  can be formed in any suitable shape or manner. 
     Likewise, the second set of tines  230  comprises at least one second tine  232 , illustrated herein as multiple second tines  232 , extending from an elongated element having a longitudinal body axis, illustrated herein as a second cross member  234 , such that the second cross member  234 , and specifically the longitudinal body axis of the second cross member  234 , forms a rotational axis  235  ( FIG.  6   ) for the second set of tines  230 , and about which the second set of tines  230  is rotatable. The second cross member  234  extends between a first distal end  236  and a second distal end  238 , with the second tines  232  spaced along the second cross member  234  between the first and second distal ends  236 ,  238 . In one non-limiting example, the second set of tines  230  is provided as a row or a set of generally vertically oriented, laterally-spaced second tines  232  coupled to one another, such as by the second cross member  234 . It is contemplated that the second set of tines  230  can comprise a planar array of parallel positioned second tines  232 , or that the second tines  232  can extend from the second cross member  234  in various angles to form alternative angled supports for supporting dishes in various cleaning positions, though it will be understood that the second set of tines  230  can be formed in any suitable shape or manner. 
     While the first cross member  214  defines the rotational axis  215  for the first set of tines  210  and the second cross member  234  defines the rotational axis  235  for the second set of tines  230 , in an assembled condition of the adjustable tine assembly  200 , the first cross member  214  is at least partially received within the second cross member  234  such that the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  are positioned coaxially with respect to one another. Thus, the rotational axes  215 ,  235  can further be collectively thought of as forming a common rotational axis  205  for the adjustable tine assembly  200 , about which the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 , and therefore also the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , are coaxially positioned and about which the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  are rotatable, both relative to the upper dish rack  32  and relative to one another. Further yet, the first cross member  214  and the second cross member  234  can be collectively thought of as forming a common cross member  280  for the adjustable tine assembly  200 , rotatable about the common rotational axis  205 . 
     Each of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  further comprises a latch for the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 , illustrated herein as a finger  220 ,  240  that extends from the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , respectively, at the second distal ends  218 ,  238 . More specifically, the fingers  220 ,  240  extend radially outwardly from the rotational axes  215 ,  235  of each of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , respectively, at their second distal ends  218 ,  238 . By way of non-limiting example, and as illustrated herein, the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  can be substantially co-extensive in length. More specifically, it is contemplated that the second cross member  234  has a length that is at least as long as the length of the first cross member  214 , and further that the second cross member  234  has a length that is greater than the length of the first cross member  214 . It will be understood that the second cross member  234  can have a length that is greater than the length of the first cross member  214  by any suitable margin, so long as the margin is sufficient for the finger  240  of the second cross member  234  to extend and be spaced beyond the finger  220  of the first cross member  214  to allow rotation of the fingers  220 ,  240  relative to one another without contact or interference between the fingers  220 ,  240 , as well as to allow the fingers  220 ,  240  to selectively interact with the latch assembly  250  independently of one another and without contact or interference with the other of the fingers  220 ,  240 . 
     With the second cross member  234  thus having a greater length than the first cross member  214  such that the finger  240  of the second cross member  234  is spaced beyond the finger  220  of the first cross member  214 , and as illustrated herein, the finger  240  of the second cross member  234  is not provided as at least partially receiving or as being positioned coaxially with the finger  220  of the first cross member  214 , in order to allow relative rotation between the fingers  220 ,  240 , and thus also between the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 . However, it will be understood that the fingers  220 ,  240  are cross-sectionally shaped the same as the rest of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , such that the fingers  220 ,  240  could be positioned coaxially, with the finger  220  being at least partially received within the finger  240 . Thus, it is contemplated that, alternatively or additionally to the finger  240  being spaced beyond the finger  220 , the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  could be at least selectively provided such that the finger  220  could be at least partially received within the finger  240  for simultaneous or co-rotation of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 . 
     Further by way of non-limiting example, and as illustrated herein, the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  can be spaced apart from one another along the lengths of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , which can also be thought of as being spaced apart from one another along the length of the common cross member  280 . More specifically, the first mounting element  202  rotatably couples the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  to the upper dish rack  32  by movably retaining the common cross member  280  at a position near the first distal ends  216 ,  236  of the nested, coaxially positioned first and second cross members  214 ,  234 . 
     Similarly, the second mounting element  206  couples the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  to the upper dish rack  32  by movably retaining the common cross member  280  at a position near the second distal ends  218 ,  238  of the nested, coaxially positioned first and second cross members  214 ,  234 . Further, each of the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  couples with, such as by being fixed to, at least one of the members  157 ,  159  of the floor latticework  156 . Further yet, by way of non-limiting example, each of the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  couples with, such as by being fixed to, at least one of the first members  157  and to at least one of the intersecting second members  159  of the floor latticework  156 . 
     Regardless of where the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  are positioned along the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , it will be understood that the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  are not fixed to the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206 , but rather are rotatably retained by the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206 , such that the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  are independently rotatable relative to the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206 , as well as relative to one another and/or rotatable, either independently or simultaneously, relative to the latch assembly  250 . More specifically, the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  retain portions of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  of the adjustable tine assembly  200  such that the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  allow for rotation of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , but otherwise aid in securing the adjustable tine assembly  200  within the interior  158 . In this manner, the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  are configured to rotationally retain the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 . However, while the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  are illustrated and described herein as rotationally retaining the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , such that the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  do not impede or resist rotation of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  within the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206 , it will be understood that the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  could alternatively be configured to provide rotational resistance to at least one of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , such that the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  can hold a rotational position of the at least one of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  by resistance or frictional engagement therewith. 
     While the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  permit rotation of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 , the latch assembly  250  is configured to selectively fix the rotational position of at least one of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 . As illustrated, and by way of non-limiting example, the latch assembly  250  can selectively fix the rotational position of both of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 , independently of one another, and can also be utilized to aid in locating the adjustable tine assembly  200  within the interior  158  of the upper dish rack  32 . The latch assembly  250  comprises a strike  252  that is coupled to the upper dish rack  32 , such as by being fixedly coupled to the upper dish rack  32 , and more specifically to engage at least one of the members  157 ,  159  of the floor latticework  156 . 
     More specifically, in the illustrated non-limited example, the strike  252  has a body defining at least a first mounting portion  254  and a second mounting portion  256 , such that the first mounting portion  254  is configured to couple to one of the first members  157  and the second mounting portion  256  is configured to couple to one of the second members  159  of the floor latticework  156  to mount the strike  252  to intersecting members  157 ,  159  of the upper dish rack  32 . By way of non-limiting example, the first and second mounting portions  254 ,  256  can engage portions of the floor latticework  156  through a friction fit or snap-fit mechanism to secure the strike  252  to the upper dish rack  32 . While the strike  252  is illustrated as engaging with more than one wire of the floor latticework  156 , it will be understood that this need not be the case. Further, the strike  252 , and specifically the first and second mounting portions  254 ,  256 , are generally shown as following the contours of the floor latticework  156  to remain unobtrusive within the interior  158 , although this also need not be the case. 
     It will be understood that the wires of the upper dish rack  32 , or the lower dish rack  34 , as the case may be, are generally flexible enough that the floor latticework  156  or members  157 ,  159  can be pushed or pulled when installing the strike  252  and/or the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  of one or more adjustable tine assemblies  200 . It is also contemplated that the strike  252  and/or the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  can be easily disengaged from the portions of the upper dish rack  32  to which they are mounted, thereby freeing up the upper dish rack  32  should the user wish to remove the adjustable tine assembly  200 . The adjustable tine assembly  200  can sit within the interior  158  and be held in place with the strike  252  and the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206 , so once the strike  252  and/or the first and second mounting elements  202 ,  206  are disengaged from the upper dish rack  32 , the adjustable tine assembly  200  can be removed. 
     The latch assembly  250  further comprises the fingers  220 ,  240  of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , which serve as latches for the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 . More specifically, the strike  252  further defines at least one detent, illustrated herein as first and second detents  260 ,  270 , that can be provided, by way of non-limiting example, at an upper portion of the strike  252 . Each of the first and second detents  260 ,  270  can be provided with a retaining flange  262 ,  272  protruding into and above at least a portion of the first and second detents  260 ,  270 . The fingers  220 ,  240  are configured to selectively engage with the strike  252 , and specifically with the first and second detents  260 ,  270 , to selectively fix the rotational position of each of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 . To this end, the strike  252  can be located at the second distal ends  218 ,  238  of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , such that the strike  252  forms a portion of the adjustable tine assembly  200  and operably couples the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  to the upper dish rack  32  at the second distal ends  218 ,  238  of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , specifically when the fingers  220 ,  240  selectively engage with the first and second detents  260 ,  270 . 
     By way of the non-limiting example as illustrated, one of the first and second detents  260 ,  270 , illustrated herein as the first detent  260 , is configured to selectively receive the finger  220  of the first cross member  214 , while the other of the first and second detents  260 ,  270 , illustrated herein as the second detent  270 , is configured to selectively receive the finger  240  of the second cross member  234 . The retaining flanges  262 ,  272  are positioned such that the retaining flanges  262 ,  272  serve to retain the fingers  220 ,  240  within or at least partially within the first and second detents  260 ,  270 . It is also contemplated that either or both of the retaining flanges  262 ,  272  can define multiple detents, such as a set of detents arranged in an arc, to permit the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  to be retained in multiple different rotational positions. By way of non-limiting example, the first and second detents  260 ,  270 , and optionally also the retaining flanges  262 ,  272 , can engage portions of the fingers  220 ,  240  through a friction fit or snap-fit mechanism to selectively retain the fingers  220 ,  240  within the first and second detents  260 ,  270 , and therefore also to the strike  252 . Further by way of non-limiting example, and as illustrated herein, when the fingers  220 ,  240  of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  are selectively received within the first and second detents  260 ,  270 , the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  are selectively fixed in an upright rotational position. 
     Turning now to  FIG.  6   , the details of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  can be better seen in the exploded view of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 . In the illustrated example, the first cross member  214  defining the first rotational axis  215  comprises a solid rod defining a circumference, while the second cross member  234  defining the second rotational axis  235  has at least a portion having a C-shaped cross section  242  defining a hollow interior  244  of the second cross member  234 , within which the first cross member  214  can be received. However, it will be understood that the first cross member  214  is not limited to being provided as a solid rod, but could alternatively be provided as a hollow rod or as having a C-shaped cross section in the same way as the second cross member  234 . When the first cross member  214  is received within the hollow interior  244  of the second cross member  234 , the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  only partially surrounds the circumference of the first cross member  214 . It is further contemplated that the at least the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  is sufficiently resilient such that the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  can snap over or about the at least half of the circumference of the first cross member  214  when the first cross member  214  is received within the hollow interior  244 . Further, when the first cross member  214  is coaxially received within the hollow interior  244 , the rotational axes  215 ,  235  can be thought of as collectively forming the common rotational axis  205  and the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  can be thought of as collectively forming the common cross member  280 . 
     The portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  can further include a plurality of notches  246  spaced apart along the length of the second cross member  234 . In one example, the number and position of the notches  246  corresponds to the number and position of the first tines  212  on the first cross member  214 , such that the first tines  212  can be at least partially received within the notches  246  when the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  are rotated relative to one another. It is contemplated that the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  is equal to at least half of the total length of the first cross member  214 . More specifically, it is contemplated that the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  and not comprising the notches  246  is equal to at least half of the total length of the first cross member  214 . 
     The second cross member  234  can further include a portion  248  that completely surrounds the circumference of at least a portion of the first cross member  214 . By way of non-limiting example, the portion  248  of the second cross member  234  that completely surrounds the circumference of the first cross member  214  is provided at the first distal end  236  of the second cross member  234 . Thus, to insert the first cross member  214  into the hollow interior  244 , the first distal end  216  of the first cross member  214  is first inserted into the completely surrounding portion  248  of the second cross member  234 , then the remainder of the first cross member  214  is moved into the hollow interior  244  until the C-shaped cross section  242  snaps over the first cross member  214 . 
     As illustrated herein, the first tines  212  are provided as straight tines  212 , while the second tines  232  are provided as angled tines  232 . It will be understood that such structures of the first and second tines  212 ,  232  are not limiting, and that it is also contemplated that both the first and second tines  212 ,  232  can be provided as straight tines, that both the first and second tines  212 ,  232  can be provided as angled tines, that the first tines  212  can be angled tines, while the second tines  232  can be straight tines, or that the first or second tines  212 ,  232  can comprise a mix of angled and straight tines. Any suitable arrangement of tines  212 ,  232  is contemplated so as to provide the tines  212 ,  232  in any suitable plane or pattern to provide support for dish items. Regardless of the structure of the first and second tines  212 ,  232 , as illustrated and by way of non-limiting example, the first and second tines  212 ,  232  can be coupled to a side of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , respectively, so as to be tangentially attached to the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 , respectively, rather than extending, such as radially, from a top of the first and second cross members  214 ,  234 . In this way, the angle of attachment or tangential angle of the tines  212 ,  232  relative to the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  can also be optimized or specifically provided to suit desired dish loading configurations. In addition, tines  212 ,  232  that are welded to the first and second cross members  214 ,  234  in such an angled position are stronger than tines that are welded onto a rod in a perpendicular position to extend radially, rather than tangentially from the rod. 
     Turning now to  FIG.  7   , the receiving of the first cross member  214  within the hollow interior  244  of the second cross member  234 , and specifically that the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  only partially surrounds the circumference of the first cross member  214 , can be better seen in the cross-sectional view of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230 . More specifically, and by way of non-limiting example, the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  can surround at least half of the circumference of the first cross member  214 . Further, at the point where the notch  246  is located, it is illustrated that the portion of the second cross member  234  defining the notch  246  surrounds less of the circumference of the first cross member  214  than the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  does. Further yet, and by way of non-limiting example, it is contemplated that, while the portion of the second cross member  234  having the C-shaped cross section  242  surrounds at least half of the circumference of the first cross member  214 , the portion of the second cross member  234  defining the notch  246  can surround less than half of the circumference of the first cross member  214 . 
     Turning now to  FIG.  8   , the adjustable tine assembly  200  is shown with the first set of tines  210  remaining in the upright rotational position as previously illustrated, and with the finger  220  selectively retained within the first detent  260  to selectively fix the first set of tines  210  in the upright rotational position, while the second set of tines  230  is rotated to a non-upright rotational position. In the non-upright rotational position as shown, the second cross member  234  is rotated about the first cross member  214  and about the common rotational axis  205  to tilt the second tines  232  toward the floor latticework  156 , causing the notches  246  to be rotated upwardly about a portion of the first tines  212 . In addition, the finger  240  is removed from engagement with and is rotated away from the strike  252  such that the finger  240  is no longer received within the second detent  270 . 
     Turning now to  FIG.  9   , the adjustable tine assembly  200  is shown with the second set of tines  230  remaining in the non-upright rotational position as illustrated in  FIG.  8   , and with the finger  240  removed from within the second detent  270  such that the rotational position of the second set of tines  230  is not fixed, while the first set of tines  210  is also rotated to the non-upright rotational position. In the non-upright rotational position of the first set of tines  210  as shown, the first cross member  214  is rotated within the second cross member  234  and about the common rotational axis  205  to tilt the first tines  212  toward the floor latticework  156 , causing the first tines  212  to be rotated upwardly and at least partially out of receipt within the notches  246 . In addition, the finger  220  is removed from engagement with and is rotated away from the strike  252  such that the finger  220  is no longer received within the first detent  260 . 
     As presently illustrated, the second cross member  234  is provided with the notches  246  along only a lower portion of the C-shaped cross section  242  of the second cross member  234 , which would prevent the first set of tines  210  from being movable to the non-upright rotational position while the second set of tines  230  was in the upright rotational position. However, it will be understood that this is not limiting, and that the second cross member  234  can additionally, or alternatively, include the notches  246  along an upper portion of the C-shaped cross section  242  of the second cross member  234  to allow the first set of tines  210  to be movable to the non-upright rotational position while the second set of tines  230  is in the upright rotational position. 
     Turning now to the operation of the adjustable tine assembly  200 , either or both of the first and second sets of tines  210 ,  230  can be moved between at least the upright rotational position and at least one non-upright rotational position by a user grasping any one of the first and second tines  212 ,  232  and applying force to rotate the first or second set of tines  210 ,  230  in the desired direction. When rotating the first or second set of tines  210 ,  230  from the non-upright rotational position into the upright rotational position, the first or second set of tines  210 ,  230  is rotated to move the finger  220 ,  240  toward the strike  252  until the finger  220 ,  240  has snapped past the retaining flange  262 ,  272  and into the first or second detent  260 ,  270 . When rotating the first or second set of tines  210 ,  230  from the upright rotational position into the non-upright rotational position, the first or second set of tines  210 ,  230  is rotated to move the finger  220 ,  240  away from the strike  252  until the finger  220 ,  240  has snapped past the retaining flange  262 ,  272  to be removed from the first or second detent  260 ,  270 . 
     The aspects of the present disclosure described herein set forth an adjustable tine assembly for the angular or rotational position of tines or a row of tines to allow selective repositioning of the tines between at least a first and second rotational position in a user-friendly and simple manner, while maintaining stability of the tines, especially in an upright rotational position. The adjustable tine assembly ensures that the tines do not need to be bent to be repositioned, reducing likelihood of stressing the tines and also reducing the force needed to reposition the tines. The tines are also held firmly in the upright rotational position without the opportunity for the tines being left loose and unable to support dish items due to instability. The aspects of the present disclosure described herein also require few additional parts and are low cost and easy for a user to understand and manipulate, including that the adjustable tine row allows for one handed adjustability by a user. By providing the first and second adjustable sets of tines in coaxial arrangement, the adjustable tine assembly takes up less room along the bottom wall of the dish rack than by having two sets of adjustable tines with separate, side-by-side cross members that may interfere with one another when both sets of adjustable tines are moved to a non-upright rotational position. The coaxially arranged sets of tines can also be coupled to the dish rack using fewer clips and a shared latch assembly, rather than needing separate latch assemblies. 
     It will also be understood that various changes and/or modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. By way of non-limiting example, although the present disclosure is described for use with a wire dish rack, it will be recognized that the adjustable tine assembly can be employed with various rack constructions, including molded racks, such as racks molded of plastic. 
     To the extent not already described, the different features and structures of the various aspects can be used in combination with each other as desired. That one feature is not illustrated in all of the aspects is not meant to be construed that it cannot be, but is done for brevity of description. Thus, the various features of the different aspects can be mixed and matched as desired to form new aspects, whether or not the new aspects are expressly described. Combinations or permutations of features described herein are covered by this disclosure. 
     This written description uses examples to disclose aspects of the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice aspects of the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. While aspects of the disclosure have been specifically described in connection with certain specific details thereof, it is to be understood that this is by way of illustration and not of limitation. Reasonable variation and modification are possible within the scope of the forgoing disclosure and drawings without departing from the spirit of the disclosure, which is defined in the appended claims.