Drying device and dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of cavity drying, and in particular, to a drying device and a dishwasher. The drying device includes a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, a confluence channel, and a blower; wherein, the air inlet of the blower is communicated with the outside, the air inlet ends of the first channel and the second channel are both communicated with the air outlet of the blower, the air outlet end of the first channel and the air inlet end of the third channel are arranged at intervals and are both communicated with the inner cavity of the dishwasher, the air outlet ends of the second channel and the third channel are both communicated with the confluence channel, and the confluence channel is communicated with the outside. The dishwasher includes the above drying device. The drying device and the dishwasher provided by the present invention can make it difficult for bacteria to breed and for peculiar smells to be generated in the inner cavity of the dishwasher. Furthermore, the tableware in the inner cavity is not easily contaminated. In addition, it also has the advantages of low cost and low energy consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of cavity drying, and more particularly, to a drying device and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] As a kitchen appliance, a dishwasher can not only wash tableware but also store it.

[0003] After the existing dishwasher finishes washing, the air in the inner tank is still in a humid state. Such a humid environment is prone to breeding bacteria and generating odors, which in turn contaminates the already cleaned tableware.

[0004] In summary, how to overcome the above defects of the existing dishwasher is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a drying device and a dishwasher to alleviate the technical problems of the existing dishwasher, such as being prone to breeding bacteria, generating odors, and contaminating the internal tableware.

[0006] The drying device provided by the present invention includes a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, a confluence channel, and a blower.

[0007] Wherein, the air inlet of the blower is connected to the outside, the air inlet ends of the first channel and the second channel are both connected to the air outlet of the blower, the air outlet end of the first channel and the air inlet end of the third channel are spaced apart and are both connected to the inner tank of the dishwasher, the air outlet ends of the second channel and the third channel are both communicated with the confluence channel, and the confluence channel is connected to the outside.

[0008] Preferably, as an implementable embodiment, a heat-conducting baffle is provided in the third channel. The heat-conducting baffle is connected to the side wall of the third channel contacting the outside, and the heat-conducting baffle is arranged at an angle with the flow direction of the third channel.

[0009] Preferably, as an implementable embodiment, the heat-conducting baffle is perpendicular to the flow direction of the third channel;

[0010] And / or, one end of the heat-conducting baffle is connected to the side wall of the third channel close to the dishwasher body, and the other end of the heat-conducting baffle is connected to the side wall of the third channel away from the dishwasher body;

[0011] And / or, there are a plurality of heat-conducting baffles, and the plurality of heat-conducting baffles are arranged at intervals along the ventilation direction of the third channel;

[0012] And / or, the heat-conducting baffle is a metal sheet, a plastic sheet or a semiconductor refrigerator.

[0013] Preferably, as an implementable embodiment, the drying device includes a partition board and two side plates. The two side plates are arranged at intervals relatively. The partition board is connected between the two side plates. The first channel, the second channel, the third channel and the confluence channel are all separated by the partition board.

[0014] Preferably, as an implementable embodiment, an air inlet and an air outlet are formed on the side plate. The air inlet is at the air inlet end of the third channel, and the air outlet is at the air outlet end of the first channel. Both the air inlet and the air outlet are used to communicate with the inner container of the dishwasher.

[0015] Preferably, as an implementable embodiment, a condensate drain hole is formed on the side plate. The partition board can guide the condensate in the third channel and the confluence channel to the condensate drain hole.

[0016] Preferably, as an implementable embodiment, the condensate drain hole communicates with the inner container of the dishwasher.

[0017] Preferably, as an implementable embodiment, a heating device is installed in the first channel.

[0018] Preferably, as an implementable embodiment, the heating device is a PTC heater, a heating wire or a heating tube.

[0019] Correspondingly, the dishwasher of the present invention includes the above drying device.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the drying device and the dishwasher provided by the present invention are as follows:

[0021] After the dishwasher finishes washing, the fan is started. The fan can suck the dry air from the outside and discharge it into the first channel and the second channel. Among them, the dry air in the first channel can enter the inner container of the dishwasher along the first channel, so that the air pressure in the inner container increases; the dry air in the second channel can be discharged to the outside through the confluence channel, so that a certain negative pressure environment is formed in the confluence channel. In this way, the humid air in the inner container will flow along the third channel to the confluence channel under the action of the air pressure difference, and mix with the dry air outside in the confluence channel and finally be discharged. Thus, the humid air in the inner container will gradually be replaced by the dry air from the outside, the humidity of the inner container of the dishwasher can be reduced, bacteria are not easy to breed and peculiar smell is not easy to generate. Furthermore, the tableware in the inner container of the dishwasher is not easy to be contaminated.

[0022] It should be noted that the fan in the drying device provided by the present invention can not only provide the power to extract the humid air in the inner container, but also provide the power to inject dry air into the inner container, achieving the effect of dual use of one machine. In this way, not only can the cost be saved, but also the energy consumption can be reduced. Description of the Drawings

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the drying device provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a front view of the side plate with a partition provided in the drying device provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of the reference numerals:

[0027] 100 - First channel;

[0028] 200 - Second channel;

[0029] 300 - Third channel;

[0030] 400 - Confluence channel;

[0031] 500 - Fan;

[0032] 600 - Heat conduction baffle;

[0033] 700 - Partition;

[0034] 800 - Side plate; 810 - Air inlet; 820 - Air outlet; 830 - Condensate discharge hole;

[0035] 900 - Heating device. Specific embodiments

[0036] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "inner" and "outer" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0039] The present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments in conjunction with the drawings.

[0040] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a drying device, which includes a first channel 100, a second channel 200, a third channel 300, a confluence channel 400, and a blower 500. Among them, the air inlet of the blower 500 communicates with the outside, the air inlet ends of the first channel 100 and the second channel 200 are both communicated with the air outlet of the blower 500, the air outlet end of the first channel 100 and the air inlet end of the third channel 300 are arranged at intervals and are both communicated with the inner cavity of the dishwasher, the air outlet ends of the second channel 200 and the third channel 300 are both communicated with the confluence channel 400, and the confluence channel 400 communicates with the outside.

[0041] After the dishwasher finishes washing, the blower 500 is started. The blower 500 can suck the dry air from the outside and discharge it into the first channel 100 and the second channel 200. Among them, the dry air in the first channel 100 can enter the inner cavity of the dishwasher along the first channel 100, so that the air pressure in the inner cavity increases; the dry air in the second channel 200 can be discharged to the outside through the confluence channel 400, so that a certain negative pressure environment is formed in the confluence channel 400. In this way, the humid air in the inner cavity will flow along the third channel 300 to the confluence channel 400 under the action of the air pressure difference, and mix with the dry air outside in the confluence channel 400 and finally be discharged. Thus, the humid air in the inner cavity will gradually be replaced by the dry air from the outside, the humidity of the inner cavity of the dishwasher can be reduced, it is not easy to breed bacteria and generate peculiar smells, and furthermore, the tableware in the inner cavity of the dishwasher is not easy to be contaminated.

[0042] It should be noted that the blower 500 in the drying device provided in this embodiment can not only provide the power to extract the humid air in the inner tank, but also provide the power to inject dry air into the inner tank, achieving the effect of dual use of one machine. In this way, not only can the cost be saved, but also the energy consumption can be reduced.

[0043] Preferably, a heat-conducting baffle 600 is arranged in the third channel 300, and the heat-conducting baffle 600 is connected to the side wall of the third channel 300 in contact with the outside, so that the heat-conducting baffle 600 can dissipate its own temperature into the cold air outside through the side wall of the third channel 300 in contact with the outside. In this way, the heat-conducting baffle 600 can be maintained at a lower temperature; the heat-conducting baffle 600 is arranged at an angle with the flow direction of the third channel 300. Thus, the humid air passing through the third channel 300 will hit the heat-conducting baffle 600, and at least part of the water vapor in the humid air will condense into condensed water on the heat-conducting baffle 600 with a lower temperature. In this way, the temperature and humidity of the air discharged to the outside can be reduced, and the impact on the external environment can be reduced; in addition, if there is a cabinet beside the dishwasher, reducing the temperature and humidity of the discharged air can reduce the damage to the cabinet.

[0044] Preferably, the heat-conducting baffle 600 is placed perpendicular to the flow direction of the third channel 300, that is to say, the surface with the largest area on the heat-conducting baffle 600 is perpendicular to the flow direction of the third channel 300, so as to improve the condensation effect of the water vapor in the third channel 300.

[0045] Furthermore, one end of the heat-conducting baffle 600 is connected to the side wall of the third channel 300 close to the dishwasher body, and the other end of the heat-conducting baffle 600 is connected to the side wall of the third channel 300 away from the dishwasher body. Thus, not only is it convenient to increase the area of the heat-conducting baffle 600 and improve the condensation efficiency, but also the connection strength between the heat-conducting baffle 600 and the third channel 300 can be improved.

[0046] Preferably, a plurality of heat-conducting baffles 600 can be arranged, and the plurality of heat-conducting baffles 600 are arranged at intervals along the ventilation direction of the third channel 300, so as to increase the total contact area between the heat-conducting baffles 600 and the humid air, improve the condensation efficiency of the water vapor in the humid air, further reduce the temperature and humidity of the air discharged to the external environment, and reduce the impact on the external environment.

[0047] Particularly, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet or a semiconductor refrigerator can be used as the above-mentioned heat-conducting baffle 600.

[0048] In the specific structure of the drying device, a partition plate 700 and two side plates 800 are provided. Among them, the two side plates 800 are arranged at intervals relatively. The partition plate 700 is connected between the two side plates 800. Thus, the space between the two side plates 800 can be divided into several parts by the partition plate 700, forming a first channel 100, a second channel 200, a third channel 300 and a confluence channel 400.

[0049] Furthermore, in the specific structure of the drying device, a surrounding plate can also be provided to connect the edges of the two side plates 800, forming a box similar to a cuboid, which is more beautiful.

[0050] Specifically, an air inlet 810 and an air outlet 820 are opened on the side plate 800. Among them, the air inlet 810 is at the air inlet end of the third channel 300, and the air outlet 820 is at the air outlet end of the first channel 100. Both the air inlet 810 and the air outlet 820 are communicated with the inner tank of the dishwasher to realize the communication between the first channel 100 and the third channel 300 and the inner tank.

[0051] Preferably, a condensate drain hole 830 is opened on the side plate 800, and the partition plate 700 is used to guide the condensate generated in the third channel 300 and the confluence channel 400 to the condensate drain hole 830, so as to smoothly drain the condensate through the condensate drain hole 830 and prevent the condensate from accumulating in the drying device.

[0052] Furthermore, the above-mentioned condensate drain hole 830 can be set to be communicated with the inner tank of the dishwasher. Thus, the condensate generated in the third channel 300 and the confluence channel 400 of the drying device can flow back to the inner tank through the condensate drain hole 830. When the drying is about to be completed or after the drying is completed, the drainage function of the dishwasher can be used to drain the residual water (including condensate) in the inner tank from the inner tank, without the need to additionally set a condensate recovery structure, which is convenient for cost saving and thus saves the manpower and time required for manually cleaning the condensate recovery structure.

[0053] It should be noted that the condensate in the third channel 300 can also flow back to the inner tank through the air inlet on the side plate 800.

[0054] Specifically, the two ends of the above-mentioned heat conduction baffle 600 can be fixedly connected to the two side plates 800 respectively.

[0055] In addition, a heating device 900 can also be installed in the first channel 100 to heat the cold air entering the first channel 100 by using the heating device 900, so that the air entering the inner tank from the first channel 100 is at a relatively high temperature. Thus, the drying effect in the inner tank can be optimized.

[0056] Specifically, a PTC heater, a heating wire or a heating tube can be used as the above-mentioned heating device 900.

[0057] The above-mentioned heating device 900 can be fixed on the side plate 800.

[0058] Specifically, the air outlet end of the first air duct of the drying device can be communicated with the bottom of the dishwasher inner tank, and the air inlet end of the third air duct of the drying device can be communicated with the top of the dishwasher inner tank.

[0059] Correspondingly, this embodiment also provides a dishwasher, which includes the above-mentioned drying device.

[0060] Therefore, the dishwasher provided in this embodiment has all the advantages of the above-mentioned drying device, is not prone to breeding bacteria and generating peculiar smells. Furthermore, the tableware in the dishwasher inner tank is not easily contaminated; in addition, it also has the advantages of low cost and low energy consumption.

[0061] In summary, the present invention discloses a drying device and a dishwasher, which overcome many technical defects of traditional dishwashers. The drying device and the dishwasher provided in this embodiment can make it not easy to breed bacteria and generate peculiar smells in the dishwasher inner tank. Furthermore, the tableware in the inner tank is not easily contaminated. In addition, it also has the advantages of low cost and low energy consumption.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drying device, characterized in that, it includes a first channel (100), a second channel (200), a third channel (300), a confluence channel (400) and a blower (500); wherein, the air inlet of the blower (500) is communicated with the outside, the air inlet ends of the first channel (100) and the second channel (200) are both communicated with the air outlet of the blower (500), the air outlet end of the first channel (100) and the air inlet end of the third channel (300) are arranged at intervals and are both communicated with the inner container of the dishwasher, the air outlet ends of the second channel (200) and the third channel (300) are both communicated with the confluence channel (400), and the confluence channel (400) is communicated with the outside; When the blower (500) is started, the blower (500) can suck the drying air from the outside and discharge it into the first channel (100) and the second channel (200). Among them, the drying air in the first channel (100) can enter the inner container along the first channel (100); the drying air in the second channel (200) can be discharged to the outside through the confluence channel (400), so that a certain negative pressure environment is formed in the confluence channel (400), and the humid air in the inner container flows along the third channel (300) to the confluence channel (400) under the action of the air pressure difference, and is mixed with the drying air outside the confluence channel (400), and finally discharged.

2. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, a heat conduction baffle (600) is arranged in the third channel (300), the heat conduction baffle (600) is connected to the side wall of the third channel (300) contacting the outside, and the heat conduction baffle (600) is arranged at an angle with the flow direction of the third channel (300).

3. The drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, the heat conduction baffle (600) is perpendicular to the flow direction of the third channel (300); and / or, one end of the heat conduction baffle (600) is connected to the side wall of the third channel (300) close to the dishwasher body, and the other end of the heat conduction baffle (600) is connected to the side wall of the third channel (300) away from the dishwasher body; and / or, there are multiple heat conduction baffles (600), and the multiple heat conduction baffles (600) are arranged at intervals along the ventilation direction of the third channel (300); and / or, the heat conduction baffle (600) is a metal sheet, a plastic sheet or a semiconductor refrigerator.

4. The drying device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, the drying device includes a partition (700) and two side plates (800), the two side plates (800) are arranged relatively at intervals, the partition (700) is connected between the two side plates (800), and the first channel (100), the second channel (200), the third channel (300) and the confluence channel (400) are all separated by the partition (700).

5. The drying device according to claim 4, It is characterized in that an air inlet (810) and an air outlet (820) are formed on the side plate (800), the air inlet (810) is at the air inlet end of the third channel (300), the air outlet (820) is at the air outlet end of the first channel (100), and both the air inlet (810) and the air outlet (820) are used for communicating with the inner container of the dishwasher.

6. The drying device according to claim 4, It is characterized in that a condensate drain hole (830) is formed on the side plate (800), and the partition (700) can guide the condensate in the third channel (300) and the confluence channel (400) to the condensate drain hole (830).

7. The drying device according to claim 6, It is characterized in that the condensate drain hole (830) communicates with the inner container of the dishwasher.

8. The drying device according to any one of claims 1-3, It is characterized in that a heating device (900) is installed in the first channel (100).

9. The drying device according to claim 8, It is characterized in that the heating device (900) is a PTC heater, a heating wire or a heating tube.

10. A dishwasher, It is characterized in that it includes the drying device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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