dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention discloses a dishwasher, which comprises: a dishwasher inner tank, a side wall of which is provided with a light-emitting through hole; and a disinfection component, which comprises a disinfection element and a sealing element, wherein the disinfection element is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the dishwasher inner tank, and the emitted light of the disinfection element is transmitted to the dishwasher inner tank through the light-emitting through hole, and the sealing element is arranged in the dishwasher inner tank, and the sealing element can move relative to the light-emitting through hole; when the sealing element moves to a first preset position, the sealing element opens the light-emitting through hole, and when the sealing element moves to a second preset position, the sealing element is sealed and matched with the light-emitting through hole; when the dishwasher is working, the cleaning liquid will not affect the safety of the ultraviolet lamp, thereby improving the completeness of the disinfection element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] A dishwasher is a machine that washes tableware after use. The disinfection and sterilization function of existing dishwashers mostly uses high-temperature hot water for cleaning, and this disinfection and sterilization function cannot guarantee that the tableware will not breed bacteria on the surface when it is placed in the dishwasher for a long time without being used. At present, dishwashers are becoming more and more popular, and consumers' consumption concepts are becoming more rational. How to truly solve the disinfection and sterilization function of dishwashers is extremely important to the development of the dishwasher industry. Therefore, using ultraviolet light for sterilization has become a popular disinfection and sterilization method.

[0003] Traditional dishwashers that use ultraviolet light for sterilization have problems with the safety of the ultraviolet lamp when the dishwasher is working, thus affecting the use of the dishwasher. Summary of the invention

[0004] Based on this, in view of the problem that the cleaning liquid will affect the safety of the ultraviolet lamp when the dishwasher is working, thus affecting the use of the dishwasher, a dishwasher is proposed. When the dishwasher is working, the cleaning liquid will not affect the safety of the ultraviolet lamp, thereby improving the completeness of the disinfection parts.

[0005] The specific technical solutions are as follows:

[0006] The present application relates to a dishwasher, comprising: a dishwasher inner tank, a side wall of which is provided with a light-emitting through hole; and a disinfection component, the disinfection component comprising a disinfection element and a sealing element, the disinfection element being fixedly arranged on the side wall of the dishwasher inner tank, and the emitted light of the disinfection element being transmitted to the dishwasher inner tank through the light-emitting through hole, the sealing element being arranged in the dishwasher inner tank, and the sealing element being movable relative to the light-emitting through hole; when the sealing element moves to a first preset position, the sealing element opens the light-emitting through hole, and when the sealing element moves to a second preset position, the sealing element is sealed and matched with the light-emitting through hole.

[0007] When the above-mentioned dishwasher is in use, the emitted light of the disinfection component can be transmitted to the inner tank of the dishwasher through the light-emitting through hole, so that the disinfection component can disinfect the tableware in the inner tank of the dishwasher; and the sealing component can move relative to the light-emitting through hole. When the sealing component moves to a first preset position, the sealing component opens the light-emitting through hole, and at this time, the disinfection component can disinfect the tableware; when the sealing component moves to a second preset position, the sealing component is sealed and matched with the light-emitting through hole. At this time, the tableware in the inner tank of the dishwasher is cleaned, and the washing liquid flowing out of the inner tank of the dishwasher to affect the disinfection component can be prevented.

[0008] The technical solution is further described below:

[0009] In one embodiment, the disinfection component also includes a protective member, which is provided with an installation cavity and an opening connected to the installation cavity, the disinfection member is fixed to the inner wall of the installation cavity, the disinfection member is connected to the dishwasher inner tank through the protective member, and the opening faces the light output hole.

[0010] In one of the embodiments, the disinfection component further includes a reflector, which is disposed in the installation cavity and is used to reflect the output light of the disinfection component into the inner tank of the dishwasher.

[0011] In one embodiment, the dishwasher further includes a rotating drive member, wherein the reflective member is disposed between the light emitting end of the disinfection member and the inner wall of the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the reflective member can rotate relative to the light emitting end of the disinfection member, and the rotating drive member is used to drive the reflective member to rotate.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, the reflective element comprises an inwardly concave arcuate reflective surface, and the arcuate reflective surface is arranged toward the light emitting end of the disinfection element.

[0013] In one embodiment, the dishwasher further includes a guide structure, wherein the guide structure is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the seal is movably arranged on the guide structure, and when the seal moves to a first preset position, the seal opens the light output hole, and when the seal moves to a second preset position, the seal is sealed and cooperated with the light output hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the guide structure includes a first strip hole and a second strip hole, the first strip hole and the second strip hole are connected to form a strip guide channel, the seal is movably arranged in the strip guide channel, so that the seal can move relative to the light emitting through hole, the height of the first strip hole relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank gradually increases along the direction approaching the light emitting through hole, and the height of the second strip hole relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank gradually decreases along the direction approaching the light emitting through hole, the first preset position is set at the first strip hole, and the second preset position is set at the second strip hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, the dishwasher further includes an elastic member and a fixing assembly, one end of the elastic member is connected to the inner wall of the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the other end is connected to the sealing member, when the sealing member moves to a second preset position, the fixing assembly is tightly matched with the sealing member, and when the sealing member leaves the second preset position, the fixing assembly is separated from the sealing member.

[0016] In one embodiment, the fixing component includes a retractable part. When the sealing part moves to a second preset position, the retractable part is in an extended state and abuts against the sealing part. When the retractable part is in a retracted state, the sealing part can move relative to the light-emitting hole.

[0017] In one embodiment, the fixing assembly further includes a telescopic driving member, the telescopic driving member is disposed outside the inner tank of the dishwasher, a power output end of the telescopic driving member is connected to the telescopic member, an installation through hole is provided in the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the telescopic member is disposed in the installation through hole.

[0018] In one embodiment, the disinfection component is fixed to the outer wall of the inner container of the dishwasher, and the light-emitting end of the disinfection component is arranged outside the light-emitting through hole. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the disinfection component and the inner tank of the dishwasher;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the explosion of the disinfection component and the inner tank of the dishwasher;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A is a partial enlarged schematic diagram;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of B in the middle;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the disinfection component;

[0024] Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of the seal;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram in which the fixed component and the sealing component are in a fixed state.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 10. Dishwasher, 100. Dishwasher inner tank, 102. Light outlet hole, 104. Mounting hole, 200. Disinfection assembly, 210. Disinfection member, 220. Sealing member, 222. Sealing body, 224. Mounting body, 2242. Accommodating groove, 2244. Abutment body, 230. Protective member, 240. Reflective member, 250. Mounting bracket, 260. Lamp holder, 270. Rotating drive member, 310. Strip guide channel, 312. First strip hole, 314. Second strip hole, 400. Elastic member, 500. Fixing assembly, 510. Retractable member, 520. Retractable drive member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. It should be understood that the specific implementation methods described herein are only used to explain the present invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is referred to as being "fixed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0030] It is necessary to point out that when an element is referred to as being “fixed on” another element, the two elements may be integral or detachably connected.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0032] In addition, it should be understood that in this embodiment, the positional relationships indicated by the terms "lower", "upper", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "top", "bottom", "one side", "the other side", "one end", "the other end", etc. are based on the positional relationships shown in the drawings; the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish different structural components. These terms are only used to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description, and should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a dishwasher 10 in one embodiment includes: a dishwasher inner tank 100, a light emitting through hole 102 is opened on the side wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100; and a disinfection component 200, the disinfection component 200 includes a disinfection element 210 and a sealing element 220, the disinfection element 210 is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100, and the emitted light of the disinfection element 210 is transmitted to the dishwasher inner tank 100 through the light emitting through hole 102, the sealing element 220 is arranged in the dishwasher inner tank 100, and the sealing element 220 can move relative to the light emitting through hole 102; when the sealing element 220 moves to the first preset position, the sealing element 220 opens the light emitting through hole 102, and when the sealing element 220 moves to the second preset position, the sealing element 220 and the light emitting through hole 102 are sealed and matched.

[0034] When the above-mentioned dishwasher 10 is in use, the emitted light of the disinfection component 210 can be transmitted to the dishwasher inner tank 100 through the light emitting through hole 102, so the disinfection component 210 can disinfect the tableware in the dishwasher inner tank 100; and the sealing component 220 can move relative to the light emitting through hole 102. When the sealing component 220 moves to the first preset position, the sealing component 220 opens the light emitting through hole 102, and at this time, the disinfection component 210 can disinfect the tableware; when the sealing component 220 moves to the second preset position, the sealing component 220 and the light emitting through hole 102 are sealed and matched. At this time, the tableware in the dishwasher inner tank 100 is cleaned, and the washing liquid flowing out of the dishwasher inner tank 100 to affect the disinfection component 210 can be prevented. In this embodiment, the disinfection element 210 is an ultraviolet lamp tube, which can emit visible light and near-infrared light that generate heat energy, as well as ultraviolet C waves. Because bacteria are most sensitive to ultraviolet C waves and viruses are most sensitive to high temperatures, ultraviolet C waves, visible light and near-infrared light work together to sterilize and disinfect, and can effectively kill bacteria and viruses.

[0035] like Figures 2 to 5As shown, on the basis of the above embodiment, the disinfection assembly 200 further includes a protective member 230, the protective member 230 is provided with an installation cavity and an opening connected to the installation cavity, the disinfection member 210 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the installation cavity, and the disinfection member 210 is connected to the dishwasher inner tank 100 through the protective member 230, and the opening faces the light-emitting through hole 102. In this way, the disinfection member 210 is arranged in the installation cavity. On the one hand, it can prevent the emitted light of the disinfection member 210 from irradiating the outside of the dishwasher inner tank 100 and affecting the outer parts of the dishwasher inner tank 100. On the other hand, it can prevent the outer interference factors of the dishwasher inner tank 100 from affecting the disinfection member 210, and at the same time, it can also prevent the water in the dishwasher inner tank 100 from flowing out of the dishwasher 10. In this embodiment, the protective member 230 is a heat-resistant material.

[0036] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, specifically in this embodiment, the disinfection assembly 200 also includes a reflector 240, which is arranged in the installation cavity and is used to reflect the emitted light of the disinfection component 210 into the dishwasher inner tank 100. In this way, the irradiation direction of the emitted light of the disinfection component 210 can be changed by the reflector 240, the irradiation area of ​​the disinfection component 210 can be increased, and the disinfection area of ​​the disinfection component 210 can be improved; on the basis of this embodiment, the dishwasher 10 also includes a rotating drive member 270, the reflector 240 is arranged between the light emitting end of the disinfection component 210 and the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100, the reflector 240 can rotate relative to the light emitting end of the disinfection component 210, and the rotating drive member 270 is used to drive the reflector 240 to rotate. In this way, by driving the reflector 240 to rotate, the irradiation area is increased and the disinfection area of ​​the disinfection component 210 is improved. In this embodiment, the rotating driving member 270 is a driving motor, and the dishwasher 10 also includes a lamp holder 260 and a mounting bracket 250. The mounting bracket 250 is fixed to the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and the lamp holder 260 and the driving motor are installed on the mounting bracket 250. One end of the disinfection element 210 is connected to the lamp holder 260, and the driving motor is connected to the reflective element 240. The reflective element 240 is driven by the driving motor to rotate relative to the light emitting end of the disinfection element 210.

[0037] Further, in this embodiment, the reflector 240 includes an inwardly concave arcuate reflective surface, which is arranged toward the light-emitting end of the disinfection element 210. In this way, the inwardly concave arcuate reflective surface can reflect light to the dishwasher inner tank 100, thereby improving the disinfection effect of the disinfection element 210.

[0038] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, the dishwasher 10 further includes a guide structure, which is fixed to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100, and the seal 220 is movably arranged on the guide structure, and when the seal 220 moves to the first preset position, the seal 220 opens the light-emitting through hole 102, and when the seal 220 moves to the second preset position, the seal 220 is sealed and matched with the light-emitting through hole 102. In this way, the disinfection component 210 moves in a directional manner along the guide structure, ensuring the accuracy of the movement of the disinfection component 210.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, specifically in this embodiment, the guide structure includes a first strip hole 312 and a second strip hole 314, the first strip hole 312 and the second strip hole 314 are connected to form a strip guide channel 310, the seal 220 is movably arranged in the strip guide channel 310, so that the seal 220 can move relative to the light emitting through hole 102, the height of the first strip hole 312 relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100 gradually increases in the direction close to the light emitting through hole 102, and the height of the second strip hole 314 relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100 gradually decreases in the direction close to the light emitting through hole 102, the first preset position is set at the first strip hole 312, and the second preset position is set at the second strip hole 314. In this way, when the sealing member 220 moves along the first strip hole 312, the sealing member 220 can move toward the light-emitting through hole 102 on the one hand, and on the other hand, the sealing member 220 can have a certain distance relative to the light-emitting through hole 102, which can provide a certain height basis for the disinfection member 210 to move in the second strip hole 314; further, the height of the first strip hole 312 relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100 gradually increases in the direction close to the light-emitting through hole 102, which can prevent the disinfection member 210 from directly scratching the side wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100 and causing damage to the dishwasher inner tank 100; when the sealing member 220 moves along the second strip hole 314, the sealing member 220 can move toward the light-emitting through hole 102 on the other hand, and can provide a certain height basis for the disinfection member 210 to move in the second strip hole 314; further, the height of the first strip hole 312 relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100 gradually increases in the direction close to the light-emitting through hole 102, which can prevent the disinfection member 210 from directly scratching the side wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100 and causing damage to the dishwasher inner tank 100; 14 moves, the sealing member 220 can move toward the light-emitting through hole 102 on the one hand, and on the other hand, the height of the second strip hole 314 relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100 gradually decreases in the direction close to the light-emitting through hole 102, at this time, the disinfection member 210 can be more firmly sealed with the light-emitting through hole 102 under the limiting effect of the second strip hole 314; in this embodiment, the disinfection member includes a mounting body 224 and a sealing body 222, and the sealing surface of the mounting body 224 begins to have a receiving groove 2242, and the sealing body 222 is arranged in the receiving groove 2242, and the sealing body 222 matches the light-emitting through hole 102. Specifically, the sealing member 220 can be manually driven to move along the strip guide channel 310, and of course, the sealing member 220 can also be driven by a driving mechanism to move along the strip guide channel 310. The first preset position can be any position of the first strip hole 312, as long as the seal 220 can open the light-emitting through hole 102 when the seal 220 moves to the first preset position, and the output light of the disinfection component 210 can be transmitted along the light-emitting through hole 102 to the dishwasher inner tank 100; the second preset position can be any position of the second strip hole 314, as long as the seal 220 can be sealed and matched with the light-emitting through hole 102 when the seal 220 moves to the second preset position.

[0040] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, specifically in this embodiment, the dishwasher 10 further includes an elastic member 400 and a fixing assembly 500. One end of the elastic member 400 is connected to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100, and the other end is connected to the sealing member 220. When the sealing member 220 moves to the second preset position, the fixing assembly 500 is tightly matched with the sealing member 220. When the sealing member 220 leaves the second preset position, the fixing assembly 500 is separated from the sealing member 220. In this way, when the sealing member 220 moves to the second preset position, the fixing assembly 500 is tightly matched with the sealing member 220, so that the sealing member 220 can be prevented from moving, and the reliability of the sealing member 220 sealing the light outlet hole 102 can be improved; when the sealing member 220 leaves the second preset position, the fixing assembly 500 is separated from the sealing member 220. At this time, the elastic member 400 is in a stretched state, and the sealing member 220 is pulled back to the first preset position under the action of the elastic member 400.

[0041] like Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing assembly 500 includes a retractable member 510. When the sealing member 220 moves to the second preset position, the retractable member 510 is in an extended state, and the retractable member 510 abuts against the sealing member 220; when the retractable member 510 is in a retracted state, the sealing member 220 can move relative to the light-emitting through hole 102. In this way, the sealing member 220 is fixed in the second preset position by the abutment and cooperation between the retractable member 510 and the sealing member 220; when the light-emitting through hole 102 needs to be opened, the retractable member 510 only needs to be in a retracted state; in this embodiment, the disinfection member 210 includes an abutment body 2244. When the sealing member 220 moves to the second preset position, the retractable member 510 abuts against the abutment body 2244.

[0042] like Figure 7 As shown, based on this embodiment, the fixing assembly 500 also includes a telescopic driving member 520, which is arranged outside the dishwasher inner tank 100, and the power output end of the telescopic driving member 520 is connected to the telescopic member 510. The dishwasher inner tank 100 is provided with an installation through hole 104, and the telescopic member 510 is arranged in the installation through hole 104. In this way, the telescopic member 510 is driven to telescope by the telescopic driving member 520, so that the telescopic member 510 is extended to abut against the sealing member 220 and retract to avoid it, so that the sealing member 220 can move along the strip guide channel 310; further, the telescopic driving member 520 is arranged outside the dishwasher inner tank 100 to avoid the influence of the detergent on the telescopic driving member 520; in this embodiment, the fixing component 500 is a solenoid valve, and the telescopic contact of the solenoid valve is fastened with the sealing member 220, the protective member 230 includes a first mounting groove, and the mounting bracket 250 includes a second mounting groove. When the mounting bracket 250 is fixed in the mounting cavity, the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove cooperate to form a mounting hole for mounting the solenoid valve, thereby realizing the installation of the solenoid valve.

[0043] Furthermore, the disinfection element 210 is fixed to the outer wall of the dishwasher inner tank 100, and the light-emitting end of the disinfection element 210 is arranged outside the light-emitting through hole 102. In this way, the detergent in the dishwasher inner tank 100 will not affect the disinfection element 210, further ensuring the safety of the disinfection element 210.

[0044] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0045] The above embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for those of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that: include: A dishwasher inner tank, wherein a light-emitting through hole is provided on a side wall of the dishwasher inner tank; and A disinfection component, the disinfection component comprising a disinfection element and a sealing element, the disinfection element being fixedly mounted on the side wall of the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the emitted light of the disinfection element being transmitted to the inner tank of the dishwasher through the light-emitting through hole, the sealing element being arranged in the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the sealing element being movable relative to the light-emitting through hole; when the sealing element moves to a first preset position, the sealing element opens the light-emitting through hole, and when the sealing element moves to a second preset position, the sealing element and the light-emitting through hole are sealed and matched; An elastic member and a fixing assembly, wherein one end of the elastic member is connected to the inner wall of the inner container of the dishwasher, and the other end is connected to the sealing member, when the sealing member moves to a second preset position, the fixing assembly is tightly matched with the sealing member, and when the sealing member leaves the second preset position, the fixing assembly is separated from the sealing member; A guide structure, wherein the guide structure is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank, and the seal is movably arranged on the guide structure. When the seal moves to a first preset position, the seal opens the light-emitting through hole, and when the seal moves to a second preset position, the seal is sealed and cooperates with the light-emitting through hole; the guide structure includes a first strip hole and a second strip hole, and the first strip hole and the second strip hole are connected to form a strip guide channel. The seal is movably arranged in the strip guide channel so that the seal can move relative to the light-emitting through hole. The height of the first strip hole relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank gradually increases along the direction approaching the light-emitting through hole, and the height of the second strip hole relative to the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank gradually decreases along the direction approaching the light-emitting through hole. The first preset position is set at the first strip hole, and the second preset position is set at the second strip hole.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The disinfection component also includes a protective member, which is provided with an installation cavity and an opening connected to the installation cavity. The disinfection member is fixed to the inner wall of the installation cavity. The disinfection member is connected to the inner tank of the dishwasher through the protective member, and the opening faces the light-emitting through hole.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that The disinfection component also includes a reflector, which is arranged in the installation cavity and is used to reflect the output light of the disinfection component into the inner tank of the dishwasher.

4. The dishwasher according to claim 3, characterized in that: The disinfection component also includes a rotating drive member, the reflector is arranged between the light-emitting end of the disinfection member and the inner wall of the dishwasher inner tank, the reflector can rotate relative to the light-emitting end of the disinfection member, and the rotating drive member is used to drive the reflector to rotate.

5. The dishwasher according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reflective element comprises an inwardly concave arcuate reflective surface, and the arcuate reflective surface is arranged toward the light emitting end of the disinfection element.

6. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a retractable member. When the sealing member moves to a second preset position, the retractable member is in an extended state and abuts against the sealing member. When the retractable member is in a retracted state, the sealing member can move relative to the light-emitting through hole.

7. The dishwasher according to claim 6, characterized in that The fixing assembly also includes a telescopic driving member, which is arranged outside the inner tank of the dishwasher, and a power output end of the telescopic driving member is connected to the telescopic member. The inner tank of the dishwasher is provided with an installation through hole, and the telescopic member is arranged in the installation through hole.

8. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The disinfection component is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the inner container of the dishwasher, and the light emitting end of the disinfection component is arranged outside the light emitting through hole.

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