Shelves and refrigerators with pesticide degradation function

By using an electrode degradation device in the refrigerator to catalyze the electrolysis and atomize the water, the problem of difficulty in removing pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables on the surface of fruits and vegetables is solved, and the effect of efficient removal of pesticide residues and preventing leafy vegetables from rotting is achieved.

CN112013622BActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18WHIRLPOOL (CHINA) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202011029903.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-09-27
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2040-09-27

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Technical Problem

Existing refrigerators are difficult to effectively remove pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables. Especially due to irregular shapes of fruits and vegetables, ultraviolet degradation technology cannot completely remove pesticide residues. Other technologies such as ultrasonic or electrolytic water technology need to be soaked and cleaned, and cannot be suitable for fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator. storage.

Method used

The electrode degradation device is used to catalyze the electrolysis of water to generate a large number of hydroxyl radicals and chloride ions, and then spray the water through atomization and spray it into the refrigerator drawer to improve the efficiency of removing pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables.

Benefits of technology

The efficiency of removing pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator drawer is significantly improved, and the surface of leafy vegetables is prevented from absorbing too much water and rotting through atomization.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a shelf and refrigerator with a pesticide degradation function, comprising an upper shelf and a lower shelf installed below the upper shelf, wherein a water adding tank and an electrolytic cell are respectively provided on the lower shelf; a water tank is installed on one side of the water adding tank, a micro water pump is provided on the side of the water tank, the input shaft end of the micro water pump is connected to the water tank through a water pipe, the output shaft end of the micro water pump is connected to a water pipe, and the end of the water pipe away from the micro water pump is arranged in the electrolytic cell; an electrode degradation device and a water level sensor are installed on the bottom surface of the electrolytic cell, an atomization hole is opened at the bottom of the electrolytic cell, and an atomization sheet is installed at the bottom end of the atomization hole. The present invention first catalyzes and electrolyzes water through the electrode degradation device, and then sprays it out through atomization, thereby improving the removal efficiency of pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator drawer, and the atomization method can prevent the surface of leafy vegetables from absorbing too much water and rotting.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of refrigerator internal equipment, in particular to a shelf and a refrigerator with a pesticide degradation function. Background Art

[0002] As people's quality of life improves, food safety requirements are also getting higher and higher, among which pesticide residues have always been one of the most concerned issues. At present, people are paying more and more attention to how to safely and effectively degrade pesticides to ensure food safety, but the phenomenon of excessive pesticide residues still occurs repeatedly. Although many highly toxic pesticides have been banned, they still pose a great threat due to their high stability and long existence time in the environment. In daily life, the refrigerator is the last storage process before food processing. During this stage, if safe and effective methods can be used to degrade and remove pesticides, the safety of food consumption will be greatly improved.

[0003] There are not many refrigerators of this type on the market. Ultraviolet degradation technology is mainly used for pesticide residues in water. Due to the irregular shapes of fruits and vegetables, it cannot completely remove pesticide residues on the surface. Other ultrasonic or electrolytic water technologies currently use soaking and cleaning methods, which are not suitable for storing fruits and vegetables in refrigerators. Therefore, how to provide a shelf and refrigerator with pesticide degradation function is a problem that technicians in this field need to solve urgently. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to a certain extent. To this end, one purpose of the present invention is to provide a shelf and a refrigerator with a pesticide degradation function. The present invention first catalyzes and electrolyzes water through the electrode degradation device, and then sprays it out through atomization, thereby improving the removal efficiency of pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator drawer, and the atomization method can prevent the surface of leafy vegetables from absorbing too much water and rotting.

[0005] A shelf with a pesticide degradation function according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises an upper shelf and a lower shelf installed below the upper shelf, wherein a water adding tank and an electrolytic tank are respectively provided on the lower shelf;

[0006] A water tank is installed on one side of the water adding tank, a micro water pump is arranged on the side of the water tank, the input shaft end of the micro water pump is connected to the water tank through a water pipe, the output shaft end of the micro water pump is connected to a water pipe, and the end of the water pipe away from the micro water pump is arranged in the electrolytic cell;

[0007] The bottom surface of the electrolytic cell is equipped with an electrode degradation device and a water level sensor. The bottom of the electrolytic cell is provided with an atomization hole, and the bottom end of the atomization hole is equipped with an atomization sheet.

[0008] Preferably, the electrode degradation device comprises an electrolytic plate, and the surface of the electrolytic plate is loaded with titanium dioxide doped with rare earth and platinum catalysts.

[0009] Preferably, the number of the electrolytic plates is 1-4.

[0010] Preferably, the upper shelf and the lower shelf are mounted by snap fastening.

[0011] Preferably, a water tank cover is installed at the water tank position of the upper shelf.

[0012] Preferably, absorbent cotton is embedded between the atomization hole and the atomization sheet.

[0013] Preferably, a wire groove is provided on the lower shelf.

[0014] Preferably, it comprises a refrigerator body, a refrigerator drawer is installed in the refrigerator body, a degradation shelf is installed above the refrigerator drawer, and the gap between the degradation shelf and the refrigerator drawer is 5-20mm.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The micro water pump is started to introduce the water in the water tank into the electrolytic cell through the water pipe, the atomizing sheet in the electrolytic cell is started, the electrolytic plate is energized to electrolyze the water in the electrolytic cell to generate a large number of hydroxyl free radicals and chloride ions, and then the atomizing sheet is started, and the water is atomized and sprayed from the atomizing hole into the refrigerator drawer below. The water level sensor controls the start and stop cycle of the micro water pump and the atomizing sheet by real-time detection of the water level in the electrolytic cell. The present invention first catalyzes electrolysis of water through the electrode degradation device and then sprays it out through atomization, thereby improving the removal efficiency of pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator drawer, and the atomization method can prevent the surface of leafy vegetables from absorbing too much water and rotting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a shelf and a refrigerator with a pesticide degradation function proposed by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 For the present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the proposed degradable shelf and refrigerator drawer installation;

[0020] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the degradation shelf proposed in;

[0021] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the upper shelf proposed in;

[0022] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the lower shelf proposed in;

[0023] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 1 2. A top view of the raised lower shelf.

[0024] In the figure: 1-refrigerator body, 2-degradation shelf, 21-upper shelf, 22-lower shelf, 23-water tank cover, 24-water adding tank, 25-electrolyzer, 26-wire trough, 27-water tank, 28-micro water pump, 29-water level sensor, 210-atomization hole, 211-electrode degradation device, 212-atomization sheet, 213-water pipe, 3-refrigerator drawer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which only illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, and therefore only show the components related to the present invention.

[0026] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0027] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like 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 a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] refer to Figure 1-6 , a shelf with pesticide degradation function, comprising an upper shelf 21 and a lower shelf 22 installed below the upper shelf 21, the upper shelf 21 and the lower shelf 22 are installed by snaps, and a water tank 24 and an electrolytic cell 25 are respectively provided on the lower shelf 22;

[0029] A water tank 27 is installed on one side of the water tank 24, and a micro water pump 28 is provided on the side of the water tank 27. The input shaft end of the micro water pump 28 is connected to the water tank 27 through a water pipe 213, and the output shaft end of the micro water pump 28 is connected to the water pipe 213, and the end of the water pipe 213 away from the micro water pump 28 is arranged in the electrolytic cell 25. The flow rate of the micro water pump 28 is in the range of 5-100 ml / min, and the specific flow rate of the micro water pump 28 is adjusted according to the degradation efficiency and the spraying amount;

[0030] An electrode degradation device 211 and a water level sensor 29 are installed on the bottom surface of the electrolytic cell 25. The water level sensor 29 is electrically connected to the micro water pump 28 and the atomizing sheet 212, which is convenient for controlling the start and stop cycle of the micro water pump 28 and the atomizing sheet 212. The micro motor, the electrolytic plate, the water level sensor 29 and the atomizing sheet 212 are all connected to the main control board in the refrigerator body 1. When the water level sensor 29 detects that the water level of the electrolytic cell 25 is lower than the preset value, it can send it to the main control board of the refrigerator. The main control board controls the micro motor to increase the flow rate and reduce the atomization rate of the atomizing sheet 212. An atomizing hole 210 is opened at the bottom of the electrolytic cell 25, and an atomizing sheet 212 is installed at the bottom of the atomizing hole 210. Water-absorbing cotton is embedded between the atomizing hole 210 and the atomizing sheet 212. This spraying method can control the spraying amount to prevent leafy vegetables from absorbing too much water on the surface and rotting.

[0031] The electrode degradation device 211 includes an electrolytic plate, the number of which is 1-4. The final number is determined based on the electrolysis efficiency and the spray volume, preferably 2. The surface of the electrolytic plate is loaded with titanium dioxide doped rare earth and platinum catalysts. The electrolytic plate can electrolyze the water in the electrolytic cell 25 to generate a large amount of hydroxyl radicals and chloride ions, which are then atomized through the atomizing sheet 212 and atomized out from the atomizing hole 210 in the form of spray.

[0032] A water tank cover 23 is installed at the water tank 27 position of the upper shelf 21, so that the user can change the water regularly.

[0033] The lower shelf 22 is provided with a wire trough 26 for wiring.

[0034] The refrigerator box comprises a refrigerator body 1, a refrigerator drawer 3 is installed in the refrigerator body 1, a degradable shelf 2 is installed above the refrigerator drawer 3, and a gap between the degradable shelf 2 and the refrigerator drawer 3 is 5-20 mm, which can ensure that the sprayed water mist containing active particles quickly settles to the surface of fruits and vegetables and prevent condensation caused by the water mist.

[0035] It can be understood that the micro motor, electrolytic plate, water level sensor 29 and atomizer sheet 212 in the present invention can be driven by an internal refrigerator power supply. The models of the micro motor, electrolytic plate, water level sensor 29 and atomizer sheet 212 are not limited to a single type and can be any type currently available on the market that is suitable for the present invention.

[0036] Working principle: start the micro water pump 28 to introduce the water in the water tank 27 into the electrolytic cell 25 through the water pipe 213, the atomizing sheet 212 in the electrolytic cell 25 is started, the electrolytic plate is energized to electrolyze the water in the electrolytic cell 25 to generate a large number of hydroxyl free radicals and chloride ions, and then start the atomizing sheet 212. After the water is atomized, it is atomized from the atomizing hole 210 into the refrigerator drawer 3 below. The water level sensor 29 controls the start and stop cycle of the micro water pump 28 and the atomizing sheet 212 by real-time detection of the water level in the electrolytic cell 25. The present invention first catalyzes electrolysis of water through the electrode degradation device 211, and then sprays it out through atomization, thereby improving the removal efficiency of pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator drawer 3, and the atomization method can prevent the surface of leafy vegetables from absorbing too much water and rotting.

[0037] The standard parts used in the present invention can all be purchased from the market, and special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, etc. in the prior art. Machinery, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to professional and technical personnel in this field.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigerator having a shelf with a pesticide degradation function, characterized in that: It comprises a refrigerator box, a refrigerator drawer is installed in the refrigerator box, a degradation shelf is installed above the refrigerator drawer, and the gap between the degradation shelf and the refrigerator drawer is 5-20mm; The degradation partition comprises an upper shelf and a lower shelf installed below the upper shelf, and a water adding tank and an electrolytic tank are respectively arranged on the lower shelf; a water tank is installed on one side of the water adding tank, and a micro water pump is arranged on the side of the water tank, the input shaft end of the micro water pump is connected to the water tank through a water pipe, the output shaft end of the micro water pump is connected to a water pipe, and the end of the water pipe away from the micro water pump is arranged in the electrolytic tank; an electrode degradation device and a water level sensor are installed on the bottom surface of the electrolytic tank, an atomization hole is opened at the bottom of the electrolytic tank, and an atomization sheet is installed at the bottom of the atomization hole; The water level sensor is electrically connected to the micro water pump and the atomizer. The micro water pump, the electrode degradation device, the water level sensor and the atomizer are all connected to the main control board inside the refrigerator. The water level sensor detects that the water level in the electrolytic cell is lower than the preset value and sends a signal to the main control board of the refrigerator. The main control board controls the micro motor to increase the flow rate and reduce the atomization rate of the atomizer.

2. The refrigerator with a shelf having a pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrode degradation device comprises an electrolytic plate, and the surface of the electrolytic plate is loaded with titanium dioxide doped with rare earth and platinum catalysts.

3. The refrigerator with a shelf having a pesticide degradation function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the electrolytic plates is 1-4.

4. The refrigerator with a shelf having a pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shelf and the lower shelf are mounted via buckles.

5. The refrigerator with a shelf having a pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water tank cover is installed on the water tank position of the upper shelf.

6. The refrigerator with a shelf having a pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Water-absorbing cotton is embedded between the atomizing hole and the atomizing sheet.

7. The refrigerator with a shelf having a pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower shelf is provided with wire grooves.

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