A smart lunchbox and its cleaning method

By designing an intelligent lunchbox, utilizing liftable cleaning components and a heating function, the problem of manual cleaning of lunchboxes is solved, achieving automated and efficient cleaning and improving ease of use.

CN115606922BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02SHENZHEN KONKA ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211253816.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-10-13
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2042-10-13

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Technical Problem

Existing lunch boxes require manual washing, which is inconvenient to use and inefficient to clean.

Method used

Design an intelligent lunch box, comprising an outer shell, an inner liner, a cleaning component, and a control panel. The cleaning component can be raised and lowered and automatically cleans the inner liner through a suction port and an outlet. Combined with a heating component and a temperature measuring component, the cleaning effect is optimized.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated cleaning, improves cleaning efficiency, saves manual cleaning time, and enhances the convenience of lunch boxes.

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Abstract

This invention discloses an intelligent lunchbox and its cleaning method. The intelligent lunchbox includes an outer shell, an inner liner, a cleaning component, and a control panel. The outer shell contains a first chamber and a second chamber, which communicate with each other, with the first chamber located above the second chamber. The inner liner is located within the first chamber, and a connecting opening is formed on the inner liner opposite to the second chamber. The cleaning component is vertically movable within the second chamber, passing through the connecting opening and rising into the inner liner. The cleaning component has a suction port and a discharge port. The suction port is used to draw in cleaning liquid from the inner liner, and the discharge port is used to spray out the cleaning liquid drawn in by the suction port to clean the inner liner. The control panel is electrically connected to the cleaning component and is used to control the opening and closing of the cleaning component. By using a vertically movable cleaning component to automatically clean the inner liner of the lunchbox, manual cleaning is replaced, improving cleaning efficiency and enhancing the convenience of product use.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of Internet of Things (IoT) home technology, and in particular to an intelligent lunchbox and its cleaning method. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with socio-economic development, health and wellness concepts are gradually gaining popularity, and people are paying more and more attention to food safety. Many people prefer to cook their own meals and bring them to work in lunchboxes instead of buying takeout. Lunchboxes are now available in a variety of types and materials, including plastic, metal, and glass.

[0003] However, existing lunch boxes often only have the function of holding food. They need to be manually washed after each use, which takes up people's time, has low washing efficiency, and the washing effect is difficult to control, so they are still inconvenient to use.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and developed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent lunch box and its cleaning method, which aims to solve the problem that existing lunch boxes require manual cleaning, resulting in inconvenience in use.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0007] An intelligent lunchbox includes an outer shell, an inner liner, a cleaning component, and a control panel. The outer shell contains a first chamber and a second chamber that communicate with each other, with the first chamber located above the second chamber. The inner liner is disposed within the first chamber, and a connecting opening is formed on the inner liner opposite to the second chamber. The cleaning component is vertically movable within the second chamber, passing through the connecting opening and rising into the inner liner. The cleaning component has a suction port and a discharge port. The suction port is used to draw in cleaning liquid from the inner liner, and the discharge port is used to spray out the cleaning liquid drawn in by the suction port to clean the inner liner. The control panel is electrically connected to the cleaning component and is used to control the opening and closing of the cleaning component.

[0008] The intelligent lunchbox includes a cleaning component comprising a drive unit, a main body, and a water pump. The drive unit is disposed within the second chamber and electrically connected to the control panel. The main body is connected to the drive unit. The drive unit is used to move the main body toward or away from the first chamber. The main body has a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet on its side wall, and a liquid channel connecting the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet is provided inside the main body. The water pump is disposed on the liquid channel and electrically connected to the control panel, and is used to deliver cleaning liquid within the liquid channel.

[0009] The intelligent lunch box, wherein the cleaning component further includes a rotating disk, which is connected to the main body and is used to drive the main body to rotate horizontally.

[0010] The intelligent lunchbox has a first thread formed on the side wall of the second inner cavity and a second thread formed on the side wall of the main body, the second thread engaging with the first thread.

[0011] In the intelligent lunchbox, the angle between the liquid outlet direction and the vertical direction is a first angle, and the size of the first angle is 0-90°.

[0012] In the aforementioned intelligent lunchbox, the liquid outlet is located above the liquid suction port.

[0013] The intelligent lunch box includes multiple liquid suction ports distributed circumferentially along the radial direction of the main body; multiple liquid outlet ports also distributed circumferentially along the radial direction of the main body; the liquid channel includes multiple inlet channels and multiple outlet channels, with one end of each inlet channel extending to the liquid suction port and the other end connecting to the outlet channel; the other end of each outlet channel extends away from the inlet channel to the outlet.

[0014] The intelligent lunch box includes a third chamber formed within the outer shell, adjacent to the first chamber; the intelligent lunch box includes a heating component disposed within the third chamber and electrically connected to the control panel, used to heat the inner liner of the lunch box.

[0015] The intelligent lunchbox further includes a temperature measuring component, an alarm component, a wireless communication component, a display component, and buttons disposed on the outer shell. The control panel is electrically connected to the temperature measuring component, the alarm component, the wireless communication component, and the display component. The buttons abut against the control panel.

[0016] This application also discloses a cleaning method for any of the above-described intelligent lunch boxes, comprising:

[0017] Add cleaning liquid to the inner container of the lunchbox;

[0018] The cleaning component is activated via the control panel, causing it to rise from the second chamber and pass through the connecting opening into the interior of the lunchbox liner.

[0019] Activate the cleaning unit to draw in the cleaning liquid from the suction port and spray it out from the outlet to clean the inner wall of the lunch box liner;

[0020] The cleaning time is calculated from the start of the cleaning component. When the cleaning time reaches the preset time, the control panel controls the cleaning component to stop aspirating liquid.

[0021] The cleaning component is lowered and retracted into the second chamber via the control panel.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0023] The intelligent lunchbox disclosed in this invention has an inner liner in the first cavity of the outer shell for holding food, and a cleaning component is provided. When people use the inner liner to hold food, the cleaning component is stored in the second cavity, which does not occupy the space of the inner liner, thereby increasing the space for food. After the food is eaten, oil stains remain on the inner wall of the inner liner and need to be cleaned. Cleaning liquid is added to the inner liner, and then the cleaning component is raised through the control panel, enters the inner liner through the connection opening, draws in the cleaning liquid from the suction port and sprays it out from the outlet, automatically cleaning the inner wall of the inner liner. This eliminates the manual cleaning process, improves the cleaning efficiency of the lunchbox, and enhances the convenience of using the intelligent lunchbox. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent lunchbox in this invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the intelligent lunchbox of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the outer shell in this invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning component in this invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the cleaning method for the intelligent lunchbox in this invention.

[0030] Among them, 100 is the outer shell; 110 is the first chamber; 120 is the second chamber; 130 is the third chamber; 200 is the inner liner of the lunch box; 300 is the cleaning component; 310 is the suction port; 320 is the discharge port; 330 is the drive component / rotating disk; 340 is the main body; 350 is the liquid channel; 351 is the liquid inlet branch; 352 is the liquid outlet branch; 360 is the water pump; 400 is the heating component; 500 is the temperature measuring component; 600 is the alarm component; 700 is the signal receiving and transmitting component; 800 is the display component; and 900 is the button. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to one embodiment of this invention application, an intelligent lunchbox is disclosed, comprising an outer shell 100, an inner liner 200, a cleaning component 300, and a control panel (not shown in the drawings). The outer shell 100 has a first chamber 110 and a second chamber 120 communicating within it, with the first chamber 110 located above the second chamber 120. The inner liner 200 is disposed within the first chamber 110, and a connecting opening is formed on the inner liner 200 at a position opposite to the second chamber 120. The cleaning component 300... The cleaning component 300 is vertically mounted in the second chamber 120. It can pass through the connecting opening and rise into the inner liner 200 of the lunch box. The cleaning component 300 has a suction port 310 and a discharge port 320. The suction port 310 is used to absorb the cleaning liquid in the inner liner 200 of the lunch box, and the discharge port 320 is used to spray out the cleaning liquid sucked in by the suction port 310 to clean the inner liner 200 of the lunch box. The control panel is electrically connected to the cleaning component 300 and is used to control the opening and closing of the cleaning component 300.

[0033] The intelligent lunchbox disclosed in this embodiment has an inner liner 200 inside the first chamber 110 of the outer shell 100 for holding food, and a cleaning component 300. When people use the inner liner 200 to hold food, the cleaning component 300 is stored in the second chamber 120, so as not to occupy the space of the inner liner 200, thereby increasing the space for holding food. After the food is finished, there are oil stains on the inner wall of the inner liner 200, which need to be cleaned. Cleaning liquid is added to the inner liner 200, and then the cleaning component 300 is raised through the control panel and enters the inner liner 200 through the connection opening. The cleaning liquid is sucked in from the suction port 310 and sprayed out from the outlet 320, automatically cleaning the inner wall of the inner liner 200, eliminating the manual cleaning process, improving the cleaning efficiency of the lunchbox, and improving the convenience of using the intelligent lunchbox.

[0034] In actual manufacturing, the top of the first chamber 110 is open, and the inner container 200 can be detachably installed from the top of the first chamber 110, allowing it to be easily removed and replaced. Alternatively, a lid can be provided on the inner container 200 or on the outer shell 100 to cover the inner container 200, thus forming a closed cavity for storing food and keeping it warm.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment, a third chamber 130 adjacent to the first chamber 110 is formed within the outer shell 100. The intelligent lunchbox includes a heating component 400, which is disposed within the third chamber 130 and electrically connected to the control panel for heating the inner liner 200 of the lunchbox. The heating component 400 disclosed in this embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a resistance wire or a heating coil. A magnetic power interface can be provided on the outer shell 100 to connect an external adapter, allowing for heating of the food inside the lunchbox, thus promoting healthier eating habits. Notably, the intelligent lunchbox disclosed in this embodiment uses a cleaning liquid for cleaning, such as a mixture of dish soap and water. Due to the properties of dish soap, its cleaning effect is better when mixed with warm water. Therefore, during the automatic cleaning process, the heating component 400 can heat the inner liner 200 of the lunchbox, thereby heating the cleaning liquid and improving its cleaning effect. This facilitates better rinsing of oil stains or food residue adhering to the inner wall of the inner liner 200, further enhancing the cleaning effect.

[0036] like Figure 4As shown, in another embodiment of this invention, the cleaning component 300 includes a drive unit 330, a main body 340, and a water pump 360. The drive unit 330 is disposed in the second chamber 120 and electrically connected to the control panel. The main body 340 is connected to the drive unit 330. The drive unit 330 is used to drive the main body 340 to move toward or away from the first chamber 110. The side wall of the main body 340 is provided with a suction port 310 and a liquid outlet 320. The main body 340 is provided with a liquid channel 350 communicating with the suction port 310 and the liquid outlet 320. The water pump 360 is disposed on the liquid channel 350 and electrically connected to the control panel, and is used to transport the cleaning liquid in the liquid channel 350. The driving component 330 disclosed in this embodiment includes, but is not limited to, servo motors, stepper motors, motors, etc. In actual manufacturing, the output end of the driving component 330 is retractable. The main body 340 is raised and lowered by raising and lowering the output end of the driving component 330, thereby realizing the automatic raising and lowering of the cleaning component 300, so as to save the internal space of the inner liner 200 of the lunch box, improve the automation level of the product, and facilitate use.

[0037] Specifically, when the main body 340 rises into the inner liner 200, the side wall of the main body 340 is exposed in the inner cavity of the inner liner 200. The suction port 310 and the discharge port 320 are both connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner 200. When the water pump 360 is working, it can push the gas in the liquid channel 350 towards the discharge port 320, thereby creating a negative pressure in the suction port 310 to draw in the cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid then flows to the discharge port 320 and is sprayed out at a certain initial velocity at the discharge port 320, rinsing the side wall or top wall of the inner liner 200. Then, through splashing on the inner wall of the inner liner 200, it can clean various parts of the inner wall of the inner liner 200, thereby improving the self-cleaning effect of the inner liner 200.

[0038] Specifically, as another embodiment of this invention, the liquid outlet 320 is located above the liquid suction port 310. Firstly, due to gravity, the cleaning liquid initially accumulates at the bottom of the inner container 200. Furthermore, during the cleaning process, the cleaning liquid sprayed from the liquid outlet 320 eventually flows to the bottom of the inner container 200. Therefore, when the cleaning component 300 rises into the inner container 200, the liquid suction port 310 is located below, close to the bottom of the inner container 200, facilitating effective and continuous absorption of the cleaning liquid. This allows for full utilization of the cleaning liquid to clean the inner container 200, improving the efficiency of the cleaning liquid usage.

[0039] Secondly, the cleaning liquid disclosed in this embodiment gathers at the bottom of the inner liner 200 of the lunch box, so it cannot clean the side walls or top walls of the inner liner 200 when it is stationary. By setting the position of the liquid outlet 320 above the liquid suction port 310 and close to the upper part of the inner liner 200, the cleaning liquid sprayed from the liquid outlet 320 can better clean the side walls or top walls of the inner liner 200 of the lunch box, thereby increasing the cleaning effect on the entire inner liner 200 of the lunch box.

[0040] Third, the liquid outlet 320 is positioned above the liquid suction port 310. After cleaning, during the descent of the cleaning component 300, the liquid suction port 310 first enters the second chamber 120 and stops suctioning, but the liquid outlet 320 remains in the inner cavity of the inner liner 200 of the food container and can continue to discharge liquid, thereby draining all the liquid inside the cleaning component 300, reducing liquid residue inside the cleaning component 300, preventing bacterial growth, and protecting the health of the user.

[0041] Specifically, as another implementation of this embodiment, the angle between the liquid outlet 320 and the vertical direction is disclosed as a first angle, and the size of the first angle is 0-90°. In this embodiment, when the liquid outlet 320 is set vertically, the first included angle is 0°. At this time, the sprayed cleaning liquid can directly rinse the top wall of the inner container 200, and the cleaning liquid can flow back to the bottom along the top and side walls of the inner container 200, so that cleaning liquid flows through all parts of the inner wall of the inner container 200, achieving thorough cleaning. When the first included angle is set to an acute angle, the liquid outlet direction is tilted upward. When the first included angle is set to 90°, the liquid outlet direction is towards the side wall of the inner container 200. In both cases, the cleaning liquid can at least rinse the side wall of the inner container 200, cleaning all parts except the bottom of the inner container 200, with a good cleaning effect. However, if the first included angle is greater than 90° and forms an obtuse angle with the vertical direction, the liquid outlet direction is towards the bottom of the inner container 200, which will increase the possibility that the cleaning liquid can only contact the bottom of the inner container 200, resulting in poor cleaning efficiency and affecting the actual use effect of the intelligent lunch box.

[0042] Preferably, the first included angle is 45°. When the first included angle is set to 45°, the cleaning liquid sprayed from the outlet 320 can be sprayed to the farthest distance, rinsing as much of the side wall of the inner container 200 as possible. Moreover, the spray height is sufficient, and if the inner container 200 has a lid, the lid can also be rinsed. Overall, this improves cleaning efficiency and helps save cleaning time.

[0043] like Figure 4As shown, in another embodiment of this invention, the cleaning component 300 further includes a rotating disk 330, which is connected to the main body 340 and used to drive the main body 340 to rotate horizontally. In this embodiment, the rotating disk 330 is fixed to the main body 340 and can be driven by a motor. The rotating disk 330 drives the main body 340 to rotate horizontally, causing the position of the liquid outlet 320 to continuously change. This allows the sprayed cleaning liquid to contact the side walls of the inner container 200 in all directions, providing comprehensive cleaning and further improving the cleaning efficiency and actual cleaning effect of the cleaning component 300.

[0044] Specifically, as another embodiment of this invention, a first thread is formed on the side wall of the second inner cavity; a second thread is formed on the side wall of the main body 340, and the second thread engages with the first thread. First, the first and second threads enable the main body 340 to be screwed to the outer shell 100, increasing the stability of the connection. This allows the main body 340 to remain stable during cleaning, preventing accidental falls back into the second chamber 120. Second, the first and second threads can be simultaneously provided with the rotating disk 330. When the rotating disk 330 rotates, it can simultaneously raise or lower the main body 340, simplifying the control steps of the main body 340 and facilitating its use.

[0045] Specifically, as another embodiment of this invention, multiple suction ports are disclosed, which are circumferentially distributed along the radial direction of the main body 340. Providing multiple suction ports increases the efficiency of liquid absorption, accelerates the circulation of the liquid in the inner liner 200 of the fast food container, enables rapid cleaning, and improves the cleaning effect.

[0046] Specifically, as another embodiment of this invention, multiple liquid outlets 320 are provided, and these multiple liquid outlets 320 are circumferentially distributed along the radial direction of the main body 340. Providing multiple liquid outlets 320 increases the direction and efficiency of liquid discharge, enabling rapid cleaning of multiple locations within the inner liner 200 of the lunchbox, further improving the self-cleaning efficiency of the lunchbox.

[0047] For example Figure 4As shown, in another embodiment of this invention, the liquid channel 350 includes multiple inlet channels 351 and multiple outlet channels 352. One end of each inlet channel 351 extends to the suction port, and the other end connects to the outlet channel 352. The other end of each outlet channel 352, away from the inlet channel 351, extends to the outlet port 320. In this embodiment, the multiple inlet channels 351 and multiple outlet channels 352 can be connected one-to-one, or a main pipe can be installed in the middle, with one end simultaneously connecting to multiple inlet channels 351 and the other end simultaneously connecting to multiple outlet channels 352, thereby matching the inlet and outlet speeds, increasing the cleaning speed of the cleaning component 300, and improving the efficiency of the cleaning component 300.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in another embodiment of this invention, the intelligent lunchbox further includes a temperature measuring component 500, an alarm component 600, a wireless communication component 700, a display component 800, and a button 900 disposed on the outer shell 100. The control panel is electrically connected to the temperature measuring component 500, the alarm component 600, the wireless communication component 700, and the display component 800. The button 900 abuts against the control panel.

[0049] The intelligent lunchbox disclosed in this embodiment is applied to the field of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIOT). A temperature measuring component 500, such as a temperature sensor, can be installed inside the outer shell 100; an alarm component 600, such as a buzzer, can be installed to monitor the temperature of the inner container 200 and trigger an alarm, allowing the user to be aware of the intelligent lunchbox's usage status. For example, during mealtimes, the inner container 200 can be heated. Once the food is heated to, for example, 40℃, 60℃, 80℃, or 100℃, the temperature measuring component 500 will measure the temperature and the alarm component 600 will sound an alarm, reminding the user to open the lid and eat. As another example, during cleaning, the inner container 200 can be heated to heat the cleaning liquid inside. However, the cleaning liquid often cannot be overheated, as this can easily cause it to malfunction. Therefore, when the temperature reaches 30℃ or 40℃, the alarm component 600 will sound an alarm to stop heating.

[0050] In this embodiment, a signal transceiver 700, such as a Bluetooth component or a WiFi component, can be set up to communicate with electronic terminals such as mobile phones, routers, and computers, or connect to a smart home system, thereby enabling remote control and making the use of the smart lunchbox more convenient. Furthermore, the signal transceiver 700 can record the user's usage habits to a cloud server, and then through big data analysis or higher forms of artificial intelligence analysis, datafication and intelligent connectivity can be achieved, making the use of the smart lunchbox more personalized and customized.

[0051] In this embodiment, a display component 800 and buttons 900 can also be provided on the outer surface of the outer casing 100, allowing users to control the lunchbox by touching or pressing the buttons 900. For example, the display component 800 can display the temperature, usage status, etc. of the intelligent lunchbox, and the buttons 900 can include a "function / cancel" button, a "schedule" button, an "adjust" button, and a "start" button, etc.

[0052] In another embodiment of this invention, the control panel is electrically connected to the temperature measuring component 500, the alarm component 600, the signal transmitting and receiving component 700, the display component 800, the button 900, and the cleaning component 300. This allows for centralized control of the intelligent lunchbox, making it more suitable for today's smart living concepts and enabling remote, precise, and automatic control, bringing convenience to people's lives.

[0053] like Figure 5 As shown, as another embodiment of this application, a cleaning method for any of the above-described intelligent lunch boxes is disclosed, comprising:

[0054] S100, Add cleaning liquid to the inner container 200 of the lunch box;

[0055] S200: Turn on the cleaning component 300 through the control panel and control the cleaning component 300 to rise from the second chamber 120 and enter the interior of the inner liner 200 of the lunch box through the connecting opening;

[0056] S300: Activate the cleaning component 300 to draw in the cleaning liquid from the suction port 310 and spray it out from the outlet 320 to clean the inner wall of the inner liner 200 of the lunch box.

[0057] S400: The cleaning time is calculated from the start of the cleaning component 300. When the cleaning time reaches the preset time, the control panel controls the cleaning component 300 to stop aspirating liquid.

[0058] S500, the cleaning component 300 is lowered and retracted into the second chamber 120 by controlling the control panel.

[0059] The intelligent lunchbox cleaning method disclosed in this embodiment can realize an automated cleaning process, eliminate the trouble of manual cleaning, improve cleaning efficiency, and improve the convenience of using intelligent lunchboxes.

[0060] In summary, this application discloses an intelligent lunchbox, comprising an outer shell 100, an inner liner 200, and a cleaning component 300. The outer shell 100 contains a first chamber 110 and a second chamber 120 that communicate with each other, with the first chamber 110 located above the second chamber 120. The inner liner 200 is disposed within the first chamber 110, and a connecting opening is formed on the inner liner 200 at a position opposite to the second chamber 120. The cleaning component 300 is vertically and vertically disposed within the second chamber 120, and can pass through the connecting opening to rise into the inner liner 200. The cleaning component 300 has a suction port 310 and a discharge port 320. The suction port 310 is used to absorb cleaning liquid from the inner liner 200, and the discharge port 320 is used to spray out the cleaning liquid absorbed by the suction port 310 to clean the inner liner 200. The intelligent lunchbox disclosed in this embodiment has a lunchbox liner 200 set in the first chamber 110 of the outer shell 100 for holding food, and a cleaning component 300 is provided. When people use the lunchbox liner 200 to hold food, the cleaning component 300 is stored in the second chamber 120 and does not occupy the space of the lunchbox liner 200, thereby increasing the space for holding food. When the food is finished, there are oil stains left on the inner wall of the lunchbox liner 200, which need to be cleaned. Cleaning liquid is added to the lunchbox liner 200, and then the cleaning component 300 is raised into the lunchbox liner 200. The cleaning liquid is sucked in through the suction port 310 and sprayed out from the outlet 320, automatically cleaning the inner wall of the lunchbox liner 200, eliminating the manual cleaning process, improving cleaning efficiency, and improving the convenience of using the lunchbox.

[0061] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0062] It should be noted that this invention uses an intelligent lunchbox as an example to introduce the specific structure and working principle of the invention, but the application of this invention is not limited to intelligent lunchboxes, and can also be applied to the production and use of other similar products.

[0063] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

[0064] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent lunchbox, characterized in that, include: An outer shell, wherein a first chamber and a second chamber are formed within the outer shell, the first chamber being located above the second chamber; The inner liner of the lunch box is located in the first cavity, and a connecting opening is formed on the inner liner of the lunch box at a position opposite to the second cavity; as well as A cleaning component is vertically mounted in the second chamber. The cleaning component can pass through the connecting opening and rise into the inner liner of the lunch box. The cleaning component has a suction port and a discharge port. The suction port is used to draw in the cleaning liquid in the inner liner of the lunch box, and the discharge port is used to spray out the cleaning liquid drawn in by the suction port to clean the inner liner of the lunch box. as well as A control panel, which is electrically connected to the cleaning component, is used to control the opening and closing of the cleaning component; The cleaning component includes: The drive unit is disposed in the second chamber and is electrically connected to the control panel; The main body is connected to the driving component; the driving component is used to move the main body toward or away from the first chamber; the side wall of the main body is provided with the suction port and the discharge port, the angle between the discharge direction of the discharge port and the vertical direction is a first angle of 45°, and the main body is provided with a liquid channel connecting the suction port and the discharge port; and A water pump, installed on the liquid channel and electrically connected to the control panel, is used to deliver cleaning liquid in the liquid channel; A rotating disk, connected to the main body, is used to drive the main body to rotate horizontally; The second chamber has a first thread formed on its side wall; A second thread is formed on the side wall of the main body, and the second thread engages with the first thread; The liquid suction port is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple liquid suction ports are circumferentially distributed along the radial direction of the main body; The liquid outlet is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple liquid outlets are circumferentially distributed along the radial direction of the main body; The liquid channel includes multiple inlet channels and multiple outlet channels. One end of each inlet channel extends to the suction port, and the other end connects to the outlet channel. The other end of each outlet channel extends away from the inlet channel to the outlet port.

2. The intelligent lunchbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid outlet is located above the liquid suction port.

3. The intelligent lunchbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, A third chamber adjacent to the first chamber is formed within the outer shell; the intelligent lunchbox includes a heating component, which is disposed within the third chamber and electrically connected to the control panel for heating the inner liner of the lunchbox.

4. The intelligent lunchbox according to claim 3, characterized in that, The intelligent lunchbox also includes a temperature measuring component, an alarm component, a wireless communication component, a display component, and buttons disposed on the outer shell. The control panel is electrically connected to the temperature measuring component, the alarm component, the wireless communication component, and the display component. The buttons abut against the control panel.

5. A cleaning method for an intelligent lunchbox as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, include: Add cleaning liquid to the inner container of the lunchbox; The cleaning component is activated via the control panel, causing it to rise from the second chamber and pass through the connecting opening into the interior of the lunchbox liner. Activate the cleaning unit to draw in the cleaning liquid from the suction port and spray it out from the outlet to clean the inner wall of the lunch box liner; The cleaning time is calculated from the start of the cleaning component. When the cleaning time reaches the preset time, the control panel controls the cleaning component to stop aspirating liquid. The cleaning component is lowered and retracted into the second chamber via the control panel.

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