Lid mechanism for a drawer-type dishwasher

A lid mechanism (40) for a dishwasher having an least one washing unit provided with a lid (60) includes at least one bracket (110,111) that can be mounted to one of an outer support body (4) and opposing side edge portions of a lid (60). The bracket (110,111) includes a pin element (116-119) that extends laterally outwardly from the bracket. The lid mechanism (40) further includes at least one guide member (134) that can be mounted to another of the outer support body and the opposing side edge portions of the lid. The guide member (134) establishes a cam member (287) and a guide track (278) which cooperates with the pin element (116-119) to raise and lower the lid (60) relative to the washing unit. A spring is provided to biase the lid in a direction away from the washing unit.