Refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function

Abstract

The present invention discloses a refrigeration device with a pesticide degradation function, comprising a refrigeration box, a fruit and vegetable compartment mounted at the bottom of the refrigeration box, an electrolytic cell disposed above the fruit and vegetable compartment for spraying a water mist having the function of degrading pesticides, a water tank disposed above the electrolytic cell and in communication with the electrolytic cell, the electrolytic cell comprising a cell body, an upper cover mounted on the cell body, an electrocatalytic plate mounted within the electrolytic cell, a plurality of spray ports disposed at the bottom of the cell body, an atomizing plate mounted at the top of the spray ports located within the cell body, a water absorbing strip mounted on the top of the atomizing strip, the upper portion of the water absorbing strip extending into the electrolytic cell. The present invention utilizes a metal catalytic electrode plate to electrolyze water entering the water tank to generate a large amount of hydroxyl free radicals, which are then atomized into a fruit and vegetable container in the form of a spray. This can rapidly decompose pesticides on the surface of fruits and vegetables, extend the shelf life of food, and significantly improve food safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a refrigeration device with a pesticide degradation function. Background Art

[0002] As people's quality of life improves, food safety requirements are becoming increasingly higher, among which pesticide residues have always been one of the issues that people are most concerned about.

[0003] There is growing interest in safely and effectively degrading pesticides to ensure food safety, but excessive pesticide residues remain a frequent problem. Although many highly toxic pesticides have been banned, they remain a significant threat due to their high stability and long-lasting presence in the environment. In daily life, the refrigerator is the final storage step before food is processed. Safe and effective methods for degrading and removing pesticides during this stage would significantly improve food safety.

[0004] Currently, there are not many refrigerators of this type on the market. UV degradation technology primarily targets pesticide residues in water, but due to the irregular shapes of fruits and vegetables, it cannot completely remove pesticide residues from the surface. Other technologies, such as ultrasonic and electrolyzed water, currently use a soaking and cleaning method, which is not suitable for storing fruits and vegetables in refrigerators.

[0005] Therefore, how to provide a refrigeration device with a pesticide degradation function is a problem that those skilled in the art urgently need to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, one objective of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration device with a pesticide degradation function. This device uses a metal catalytic electrode plate to electrolyze water entering a water tank to generate a large amount of hydroxyl radicals, which are then atomized into a fruit and vegetable container in the form of a spray. This device can rapidly decompose pesticides on the surface of fruits and vegetables, extend the shelf life of food, and significantly improve food safety.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a refrigeration device with a pesticide degradation function includes a refrigeration box, a fruit and vegetable compartment installed at the bottom of the refrigeration box, an electrolytic cell for spraying water mist with the function of degrading pesticides is installed above the fruit and vegetable compartment, and a water tank is installed above the electrolytic cell and the water tank is connected to the electrolytic cell.

[0008] The electrolytic cell includes a cell body, an upper cover plate is installed on the cell body, an electrocatalytic plate is installed in the electrolytic cell, a plurality of spray ports are opened at the bottom of the cell body, an atomizing sheet is installed at the top of the spray port located in the cell body, a water absorption strip is installed on the top of the atomizing sheet, and the upper part of the water absorption strip extends into the electrolytic cell.

[0009] Preferably, a cross-shaped partition plate is installed in the tank body, and the partition plate divides the tank body into four partition tanks.

[0010] Preferably, a connecting hole is provided at the central bottom of the partition plate to connect the four partition grooves, and a water level sensor for controlling the operation of the water pump and the atomizing plate is installed in one of the partition grooves.

[0011] Preferably, the electrocatalytic plates and the water absorbing strips are installed in the separation grooves, and the number of the electrocatalytic plates and the water absorbing strips provided in each separation groove is 1-5.

[0012] Preferably, a water outlet pipe is installed at the bottom of the water tank, and the end of the water outlet pipe away from the water tank is connected to the water inlet end of the water pump. The water outlet end of the water pump is connected to a water inlet pipe, and the end of the water inlet pipe away from the water pump is connected to the tank body.

[0013] Preferably, the electrocatalytic plate is loaded with titanium dioxide doped with rare earth and platinum catalysts to form a metal electrode plate.

[0014] Preferably, the gap between the bottom surface of the electrolytic cell and the top surface of the fruit and vegetable chamber is 5mm-20mm.

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

[0016] The present invention uses a metal catalytic electrode plate to electrolyze water entering the water tank to generate water rich in hydroxyl free radicals, which is then absorbed to the atomizing plate through a water absorption strip, and then atomized out through vibration and atomized into the fruit and vegetable box in the form of a spray. It can quickly decompose pesticides on the surface of fruits and vegetables, extend the shelf life of food, and greatly improve the edible safety of food. 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 front view of the refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function proposed by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function proposed by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the electrolyzer proposed in .

[0021] In the figure: 1-electrolytic cell, 11-cell body, 12-upper cover, 13-partition plate, 14-partition slot, 15-connecting hole, 16-spray outlet, 17-water absorption strip, 18-electrocatalytic plate, 19-water inlet pipe, 110-water level sensor, 2-water tank, 21-water outlet pipe, 22-water pump, 3-refrigeration box, 4-fruit and vegetable chamber. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are simplified schematic diagrams that illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0024] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0025] refer to Figure 1-3 A refrigeration device with a pesticide degradation function includes a refrigeration box 3, a fruit and vegetable chamber 4 is installed at the bottom of the refrigeration box 3, an electrolytic cell 1 for spraying water mist with a pesticide degradation function is arranged above the fruit and vegetable chamber 4, and a water tank 2 is arranged above the electrolytic cell 1 and the water tank 2 is connected to the electrolytic cell 1;

[0026] The electrolytic cell 1 includes a cell body 11, on which an upper cover 12 is installed. An electrocatalytic plate 18 is installed in the electrolytic cell 1. A plurality of spray ports 16 are provided at the bottom of the cell body 11. An atomizing sheet is installed at the top of the spray ports 16 located in the cell body 11. A water absorption strip 17 is installed on the top of the atomizing sheet, and the upper part of the water absorption strip 17 extends into the electrolytic cell 1.

[0027] A cross-shaped partition plate 13 is installed in the tank body 11 , and the partition plate 13 divides the tank body 11 into four partition tanks 14 .

[0028] A connecting hole 15 is formed at the center bottom of the partition plate 13 to connect the four partition grooves 14 . A water level sensor 110 for controlling the operation of the water pump 22 and the atomizing plate is installed in one of the partition grooves 14 .

[0029] Electrocatalytic plates 18 and water absorption strips 17 are installed in the partition grooves 14, and the number of electrocatalytic plates 18 and water absorption strips 17 in each partition groove 14 is 1-5. The final number is determined according to the size of the spray area in the fruit and vegetable chamber 4. In Example 1, there are preferably 2 electrocatalytic plates 18 and water absorption strips 17 in each partition groove 14.

[0030] An outlet pipe 21 is installed at the bottom of the water tank 2. The end of the outlet pipe 21 away from the water tank 2 is connected to the water inlet end of the water pump 22. The water outlet end of the water pump 22 is connected to the water inlet pipe 19. The end of the water inlet pipe 19 away from the water pump 22 is connected to the tank body 11. The water tank 2 is a movable water tank 2. When taking it away, the outlet pipe 21 is removed. At this time, the water outlet is in a sealed state. When the outlet pipe 21 of the water tank 2 is connected to the water inlet end of the water pump 22, the water outlet below is opened, and the water pump 22 starts working, and the water in the water tank 2 is drained into the electrolytic cell 1 in a pump-suction manner.

[0031] The electrocatalytic plate 18 is loaded with titanium dioxide doped with rare earth and platinum catalysts to form a metal electrode plate. The metal electrode plate can electrolyze water in the electrolytic cell 1 to generate a large amount of hydroxyl radicals, which are then atomized into the fruit and vegetable chamber 4 in the form of a spray through the spray port 16.

[0032] The gap between the bottom surface of the electrolytic cell 1 and the top surface of the fruit and vegetable chamber 4 is 5mm-20mm. This design ensures that the sprayed water mist containing active particles quickly settles to the surface of the fruits and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable chamber 4, and prevents condensation of the water mist due to excessive distance.

[0033] Example 1:

[0034] refer to Figure 1 A fruit and vegetable chamber 4 is defined in the refrigeration box 3, so that fruits and vegetables can be stored. The electrolytic cell 1 is connected to the movable water tank 2. At the same time, a spray atomization device is installed under the electrolytic cell 1. Finally, the water in the water tank 2 is electrolytically catalyzed and then sprayed into the fruit and vegetable chamber 4 to degrade the pesticides on the surface of fruits and vegetables.

[0035] The electrolytic cell 1 of the pesticide degradation component is arranged on the fruit and vegetable chamber 4 and sprays a spray containing active ions into the fruit and vegetable chamber 4, thereby being able to degrade pesticides on the surface of fruits and vegetables.

[0036] The refrigeration box 3 refers to a device capable of storing items at low temperatures. Examples thereof include a refrigerator box that can be a refrigeration compartment or a freezer compartment, preferably a refrigeration compartment.

[0037] The pesticide degradation assembly includes a removable water tank 2, a water pump 22, and an electrolytic cell 1. The metal catalytic electrode plate in the electrolytic cell 1 is the primary component responsible for degradation. Titanium dioxide is doped with rare earth and platinum catalysts, loaded onto the electrocatalytic plate 18. This metal electrode plate electrolyzes water in the electrolytic cell 1 to generate a large amount of hydroxyl radicals, which are then atomized into the fruit and vegetable box as a spray.

[0038] Electrolyzer 1 uses vibratory atomization to generate spray. A water-absorbing strip 17 extends from the top of the atomizing plate into the interior of electrolyzer 1, and spray ports 16 are located below the atomizing plate. In this example, there are four metal catalytic electrode plates and sixteen spray ports 16.

[0039] The electrolytic cell 1 in this embodiment also includes an upper cover 12. This sealing structure prevents users from accidentally touching the internal electrical components and reduces water evaporation from the electrolytic cell 1. The gap between the electrolytic cell 1 and the fruit and vegetable compartment 4 is 5 mm, ensuring that the sprayed water mist containing active particles quickly settles on the surface of the fruits and vegetables while preventing condensation caused by the water mist.

[0040] The electrolytic cell 1 in the example of the present invention is also equipped with a water level sensor 110, and a main control board and a power board are arranged inside. The main control board is mainly used to control the water inlet of the water pump 22 and the start and stop cycle of the atomizing plate according to the water level signal in the cell body 11 returned by the water level sensor 110. Generally, the water level sensor 110 will have its own control system to realize simple signal control. Therefore, how the main control board controls the water pump 22 through the water level signal sent by the water level sensor 110 is the existing technology in this field and will not be explained in detail here. The water level sensor 110, the atomizing plate and the water pump 22 are all electrically connected to the power board.

[0041] It can be understood that the power board in the present invention can be driven by being externally connected to the refrigerator power supply. The models of the water level sensor 110, the atomizer and the water pump 22 are not limited to a single type and can be any type currently available on the market that is suitable for the present invention.

[0042] The present invention uses a metal catalytic electrode plate to electrolyze water entering the water tank to generate water rich in hydroxyl free radicals, which is then sucked into the atomizing sheet through the water absorption strip 17, and then atomized out through vibration in the form of a spray into the fruit and vegetable box. This can quickly decompose pesticides on the surface of fruits and vegetables, extend the shelf life of food, and greatly improve the food safety.

[0043] 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 existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the existing technology. It will not be described in detail here. The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the existing technology known to professional and technical personnel in this field.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field, within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigeration device with a pesticide degradation function, comprising a refrigeration box, characterized in that: A fruit and vegetable chamber is installed at the bottom of the refrigeration box body, an electrolytic cell for spraying water mist with the function of degrading pesticides is arranged above the fruit and vegetable chamber, and a water tank is arranged above the electrolytic cell and the water tank is connected to the electrolytic cell; The electrolytic cell comprises a cell body, an upper cover plate is mounted on the cell body, an electrocatalytic plate is mounted in the electrolytic cell, a plurality of spray ports are provided at the bottom of the cell body, an atomizing sheet is mounted at the top of the spray ports located in the cell body, a water absorbing strip is mounted on the top of the atomizing sheet, and the upper portion of the water absorbing strip extends into the electrolytic cell; The water in the water tank is electrolyzed and catalyzed by the electrocatalytic plate and then sprayed into the fruit and vegetable chamber through the atomizing sheet; The refrigeration box is a refrigerator compartment.

2. The refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A "cross"-shaped partition plate is installed in the tank body, and the partition plate divides the tank body into four partition tanks.

3. The refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting hole is provided at the center bottom of the partition plate to connect the four partition grooves, and a water level sensor for controlling the operation of the water pump and the atomizing plate is installed in one of the partition grooves.

4. The refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electrocatalytic plates and the water absorbing strips are installed in the separation grooves, and the number of the electrocatalytic plates and the water absorbing strips in each separation groove is 1-5.

5. The refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outlet pipe is installed at the bottom of the water tank, and one end of the outlet pipe away from the water tank is connected to the water inlet end of the water pump. The water outlet end of the water pump is connected to a water inlet pipe, and one end of the water inlet pipe away from the water pump is connected to the tank body.

6. The refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrocatalytic plate is loaded with titanium dioxide doped with rare earth and platinum catalysts to form a metal electrode plate.

7. The refrigeration device with pesticide degradation function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gap between the bottom surface of the electrolytic cell and the top surface of the fruit and vegetable chamber is 5mm-20mm.

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