A hidden liquid outlet structure and a method for replacing a cleaning bottle

Abstract

The present invention provides a hidden liquid outlet structure and a method for replacing a cleaning bottle, and belongs to the technical field of garbage disposers. It solves the problem that existing garbage disposers occupy a large space. A hidden liquid outlet structure of the present invention includes a casing, a cleaning bottle, a limiter, and a liquid extraction assembly. The present invention places the liquid extraction assembly and the cleaning bottle in the casing, which can effectively expand the surrounding space of the garbage disposer, that is, effectively reduce the occupied space of the garbage disposer, and can effectively improve the aesthetics of the garbage disposer; secondly, through the method for replacing the cleaning bottle, the cleaning bottle can be automatically discharged from the inside of the garbage disposer, which is convenient for people to operate. In addition, this method can also reflect from the side that the solution of arranging the liquid extraction assembly and the cleaning bottle in the casing is reasonable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of garbage disposers and relates to a hidden liquid outlet structure and a method for replacing a cleaning bottle. Background Art

[0002] Kitchen waste refers to garbage generated in residents' daily lives and in food processing, catering services, and unit meal supply activities, including discarded vegetable leaves, leftovers, leftover rice, fruit peels, egg shells, tea dregs, bones, shells, crab shells, oyster shells, etc. Its main sources are home kitchens, restaurants, hotels, canteens, markets, and other industries related to food processing.

[0003] Because kitchen waste is easy to rot and produce odor, it will also aggravate the growth of microorganisms, the gas production and leachate precipitation of landfills, and pollute surface water and groundwater. Therefore, people have developed kitchen waste disposers. Through the treatment of kitchen waste by the disposer, the kitchen waste is effectively crushed. Therefore, kitchen waste disposers are deeply loved by people. However, after the garbage disposer crushes the kitchen waste, the inside of the garbage disposer must be cleaned. When cleaning, water and cleaning liquid are needed. In the prior art, most garbage disposers are often cleaned in the following two ways:

[0004] The first method: people directly pour the cleaning liquid into the garbage disposal. This method is purely manual and inconvenient for people to operate;

[0005] The second method: using an automatic liquid feeding device to pass the cleaning liquid and water into the garbage disposer. This method can automatically pass the cleaning liquid into the garbage disposer, but most automatic liquid feeding devices are set outside the garbage disposer, such as a cleaning system for a kitchen waste crusher with publication number 2021217688813 and Figure 1 As shown, it includes a chip discharge port on one side of the machine base, a water control component for changing the drainage speed of the chip discharge port being movably inserted in the chip discharge port, a machine cover being detachably connected to the machine base, a three-way valve being connected to the machine cover, one end of the three-way valve being connected to a cleaning component, and the other end of the three-way valve being connected to a water inlet component. It can be seen that setting the cleaning system outside will undoubtedly increase the space occupied by the garbage disposer, making it inconvenient to place, and at the same time, affecting the aesthetics of the garbage disposer. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above problems in the prior art and to provide a hidden liquid outlet structure and a method for replacing a cleaning bottle which are easy to use and occupy little space.

[0007] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions: A hidden liquid outlet structure, comprising:

[0008] A housing, wherein a cleaning bottle is inserted into the bottom end of the housing;

[0009] At least two limiting members are arranged in the housing, and the limiting members can clamp the cleaning bottle in the housing;

[0010] The liquid pumping component is arranged inside the casing, and the liquid pumping component can pump the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle into the garbage disposer.

[0011] In the above-mentioned hidden liquid outlet structure, the liquid pumping assembly includes a three-way valve, a first pump body and a second pump body, one end of the three-way valve is connected to the first pump body, and the other end of the three-way valve is connected to the second pump body.

[0012] In the above-mentioned hidden liquid outlet structure, the three-way valve is also provided with a liquid inlet pipe connected to the inside of the garbage disposer, the first pump body is provided with a suction pipe, the suction pipe is inserted into the cleaning bottle, and the second pump body is provided with a water suction pipe, the water suction pipe and the liquid inlet pipe both pass through the bottom of the casing.

[0013] In the above-mentioned hidden liquid outlet structure, a first annular groove is provided on the side surface of the cleaning bottle, and the limiting member can be inserted into the first annular groove.

[0014] In the above-mentioned hidden liquid outlet structure, each of the limit members includes a solenoid valve, a valve stem arranged on the solenoid valve, and a first trigger switch arranged in the casing, and the first trigger switch is electrically connected to the solenoid valve.

[0015] In the above-mentioned hidden liquid outlet structure, one end of the valve stem can be stuck in the first ring groove, and the first trigger switch is in contact with the top of the cleaning bottle.

[0016] In the above-mentioned hidden liquid outlet structure, a spring sheet is provided at the end of the valve stem, a protrusion is provided on the spring sheet, the bottom end of the inner wall of the first annular groove is arranged to be inclined downward, and the protrusion can be inserted into the first annular groove.

[0017] In the above-mentioned hidden liquid outlet structure, each of the limiting members includes a worm wheel and a worm, the worm wheel is meshed with the worm, and a clamping block is provided on one end of the worm, and the clamping block can be inserted into the first annular groove.

[0018] In the above-mentioned hidden liquid outlet structure, a wheel housing for mounting a worm gear is provided inside the casing, and the worm gear is movably arranged inside the wheel housing.

[0019] A method for replacing a cleaning bottle, comprising:

[0020] Step S1, when the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle is used up, the limiting member releases the cleaning bottle;

[0021] Step S2: The cleaning bottle automatically falls out from the bottom of the housing due to gravity;

[0022] Step S3, inserting a new cleaning bottle into the housing through the bottom of the housing, and at the same time, one end of the liquid extraction component extends into the interior of the cleaning bottle;

[0023] Step S4: When the cleaning bottle is inserted to a preset depth of the housing, each limiting member simultaneously clamps the cleaning bottle.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] 1. Compared with the prior art, the present invention places the liquid extraction component and the cleaning bottle inside the casing, which can effectively expand the surrounding space of the garbage disposer, that is, effectively reduce the space occupied by the garbage disposer, and effectively improve the aesthetics of the garbage disposer.

[0026] 2. In the present invention, when the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle is used up and the cleaning bottle needs to be replaced, people only need to control the limit member to loosen the cleaning bottle. At this time, the cleaning bottle automatically falls out from the bottom of the casing due to the effect of gravity. After that, people only need to insert the new cleaning bottle into the casing through the bottom of the casing again, and when the cleaning bottle is inserted to a certain depth, the two limit members will clamp the cleaning bottle again. At the same time, one end of the liquid pumping component is inserted into the cleaning bottle, so that the liquid pumping component can continue to suck the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle and transport the cleaning liquid to the inside of the garbage disposer.

[0027] 3. In the process of replacing the cleaning bottle, the cleaning bottle that has run out of cleaning liquid is discharged from the bottom of the inner casing through the limiter and its own gravity. In this process, there is no need to manually hold the cleaning bottle. This not only effectively improves the efficiency of people replacing the cleaning bottle, but also greatly reduces manpower. Secondly, it is also convenient for people to use.

[0028] 4. In the present invention, people can select one of the limiting members in Embodiments 2 to 4 according to actual needs to meet people's choice of different garbage disposers.

[0029] 5. Through the above-mentioned method of replacing the cleaning bottle, the cleaning bottle can be automatically discharged from the inside of the garbage disposer, which is convenient for people to operate. In addition, this method can also reflect from the side that the solution of setting the liquid extraction component and the cleaning bottle in the casing is reasonable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a garbage disposer.

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at AA in the middle.

[0032] Figure 3 It is an assembly diagram of the housing bottom, the liquid extraction assembly, the limiter and the cleaning bottle in the second embodiment.

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom of the casing.

[0034] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning bottle in the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment.

[0035] Figure 6 It is an assembly diagram of the limiting member and the cleaning bottle in the third embodiment.

[0036] Figure 7 It is an assembly diagram of the limiting member and the cleaning bottle in the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0038] Embodiment 1

[0039] like Figure 1 — Figure 4 As shown, a hidden liquid outlet structure of the present invention includes a housing 100 , a cleaning bottle 200 , a limiting member 300 and a liquid pumping assembly 400 .

[0040] A cleaning bottle 200 is inserted into the bottom end of the housing 100, and at least two limiting members 300 are arranged in the housing 100. The limiting members 300 can clamp the cleaning bottle 200 in the housing 100. The liquid pumping assembly 400 is arranged in the housing 100. The liquid pumping assembly 400 can suck the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle 200 into the garbage disposer. When the garbage disposer is used, since the liquid pumping assembly 400 and the cleaning bottle 200 are both located in the housing 100, the surrounding space of the garbage disposer can be effectively reduced, and the aesthetics of the garbage disposer can be effectively improved. When the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle 200 is used up and the cleaning bottle 200 needs to be replaced, people only need to control the garbage disposer to remove the cleaning liquid. The control system of the garbage disposer (not marked in the figure) controls the limit member 300 to loosen the cleaning bottle 200. At this time, the cleaning bottle 200 automatically falls out from the bottom of the casing 100 due to the effect of gravity. After that, people only need to insert the new cleaning bottle 200 into the casing 100 through the bottom of the casing 100 again, and when the cleaning bottle 200 is inserted to a certain depth, the two limit members 300 clamp the cleaning bottle 200 again. At the same time, one end of the liquid pumping component 400 is inserted into the cleaning bottle 200, so that the liquid pumping component 400 can continue to suck the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle 200 and transport the cleaning liquid to the inside of the garbage disposer.

[0041] The liquid pumping assembly 400 includes a three-way valve 410, a first pump body 420 and a second pump body 430. One end of the three-way valve 410 is connected to the first pump body 420, and the other end of the three-way valve 410 is connected to the second pump body 430. The three-way valve 410 is also provided with a liquid inlet pipe 411 connected to the inside of the garbage disposer. The first pump body 420 is provided with a suction pipe 421, and the suction pipe 421 is inserted into the cleaning bottle 200. The second pump body 430 is provided with a water pumping pipe 431, and the water pumping pipe 431 and the liquid inlet pipe 411 both pass through the housing 100. At the bottom of the garbage disposal, the first pump body 420 and the second pump body 430 are connected by a connecting pipe 412. When working, the first pump body 420 and the second pump body 430 are controlled to operate so that the first pump body 420 can suck the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle 200 into the three-way valve 410 through the suction pipe 421, and the second pump body 430 can suck the external water source into the three-way valve 410 through the water pumping pipe 431. Thereafter, the cleaning liquid and water are mixed in the three-way valve 410 and transported to the inside of the garbage disposer through the liquid inlet pipe 411, so as to realize the suction function of the liquid pumping component 400 on the cleaning liquid and water.

[0042] A first annular groove 210 is formed on the side surface of the cleaning bottle 200 , and the stopper 300 can be inserted into the first annular groove 210 . The end of the suction tube 421 close to the cleaning bottle 200 passes through the bottle mouth of the cleaning bottle 200 and is vertically inserted into the cleaning bottle 200 .

[0043] A through hole 110 is provided at the bottom of the casing 100, and the through hole 110 is located directly below the cleaning bottle 200. When replacing the cleaning bottle 200, the cleaning bottle 200 passes through the through hole 110 and enters into the casing 100. Secondly, in the process of replacing the cleaning bottle 200, the cleaning bottle 200 that has run out of cleaning liquid is discharged from the bottom end of the inner part of the casing 100 by the limiting member 300 and its own gravity. In this process, there is no need to manually hold the cleaning bottle 200. In this way, not only the efficiency of people replacing the cleaning bottle 200 is effectively improved, but also manpower is greatly reduced. Secondly, it is also convenient for people to use.

[0044] When installing the garbage disposer, people only need to place the housing of the garbage disposer on a table with a leak hole, and the leak hole is located just below the perforation for the cleaning bottle to pass through, and then the garbage disposer can be installed.

[0045] Embodiment 2

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is a first structure of the limiting member 300 .

[0047] Each of the limit members 300 includes a solenoid valve 310, a valve stem 311 disposed on the solenoid valve 310, and a first trigger switch 312 disposed in the housing 100. The first trigger switch 312 is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 310. One end of the valve stem 311 can be stuck in the first annular groove 210. The first trigger switch 312 contacts the top of the cleaning bottle 200. The solenoid valve 310 is electrically connected to the control system in Example 1. The two valve stems 311 are symmetrical about the central axis of the cleaning bottle 200. During the process of replacing the cleaning bottle 200, the control system controls the solenoid valve 310 to move so that the valve stem 311 moves out of the first annular groove 210. In this way, the two valve stems 311 will no longer block the cleaning bottle 200. At this time, the cleaning bottle 200 is under load. The cleaning bottle 200 is directly dropped out of the through hole 110 by the force. After that, people need to insert a new cleaning bottle 200 into the housing 100 through the through hole 110, and when the top of the cleaning bottle 200 contacts the first trigger switch 312, that is, the first annular groove 210 of the cleaning bottle 200 and the valve stem 311 are located on the same plane, the first trigger switch 312 triggers a signal and transmits it to the solenoid valve 310, and the battery valve drives the valve stem 311 to move until one end of the valve stem 311 extends into the first annular groove 210. In this way, the two valve stems 311 located on the same straight line will clamp the cleaning bottle 200, so that when people remove the external force, the cleaning bottle 200 cannot fall out from the bottom of the housing 100. After that, the suction tube 421 can smoothly suck the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle 200.

[0048] Embodiment 3

[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment is the second structure of the limiting member 300.

[0050] Each of the limit members 300 includes a solenoid valve 310, a valve stem 311 disposed on the solenoid valve 310, and a first trigger switch 312 disposed in the housing 100, wherein the first trigger switch 312 is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 310, and a spring piece 320 is disposed at the end of the valve stem 311, and a protrusion 321 is disposed on the spring piece 320, and the protrusion 321 can be inserted into the first annular groove 210, wherein the bottom surface of the protrusion 321 is provided with an inclined surface 321a, and the two protrusions are arranged on the bottom surface of the protrusion 321. The protrusions 321 are symmetrical with respect to the central axis of the cleaning bottle 200. During the process of replacing the cleaning bottle 200, the control system controls the solenoid valve 310 to move so that the valve stem 311 moves away from the first annular groove 210. Since the spring piece 320 is connected to the valve stem 311, the two protrusions 321 also move synchronously with the valve stem 311. In this way, the protrusions 321 will no longer block the cleaning bottle 200. At this time, the cleaning bottle 200 is directly dropped out of the through hole 110 by gravity. After the washing bottle 200 falls out, the control system controls the solenoid valve 310 to work again, so that the solenoid valve 310 drives the valve stem 311 and the spring 320 to reset. After that, people need to insert a new washing bottle 200 into the housing 100 through the perforation 110. During this process, there is a squeezing force between the bottle body of the washing bottle 200 and the inclined surface 321a of the protrusion 321, so that the spring 320 is deformed by the force, so that the bottle body of the washing bottle 200 can smoothly pass through the two protrusions 321. 21, and when the first annular groove 210 of the cleaning bottle 200 and the two protrusions 321 are located on the same plane, the two protrusions 321 located on the same horizontal plane will be affected by the elastic force of the spring piece 320 and will be stuck into the first annular groove 210 of the cleaning bottle 200 to clamp the cleaning bottle 200. In this way, when people remove the external force, the cleaning bottle 200 cannot fall out from the bottom of the housing 100. Thereafter, the suction tube 421 can smoothly suck the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle 200.

[0051] The bottom end of the inner wall of the first annular groove 210 is arranged to be inclined downward, and through the arrangement of this structure, the protrusion 321 of the elastic sheet 320 can be smoothly inserted into the first annular groove 210 .

[0052] Embodiment 4

[0053] like Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment is the third structure of the limiting member 300 .

[0054] Each of the limiting members 300 includes a worm wheel (not marked in the figure), a worm 330 and a second trigger switch 340 arranged in the housing 100. A motor (not marked in the figure) for driving the worm wheel to rotate is also arranged in the housing 100. The control system and the second trigger switch 340 in the first embodiment are electrically connected to the motor. The worm wheel is meshed with the worm 330. A block 331 is arranged on one end of the worm 330, and the block 331 can be inserted into the first annular groove 210. The two worms 330 are symmetrical about the central axis of the cleaning bottle 200. A wheel housing 350 for mounting the worm wheel is provided in the housing 100. The worm wheel is movably arranged inside the wheel housing. During the process of replacing the cleaning bottle 200, the control system controls the motor to drive the worm wheel to rotate. Because the worm 330 is meshed with the worm wheel, the worm 330 drives the block 331 to move relative to the wheel housing until the block 331 is moved. 1 is moved out of the first annular groove 210, so that the two blocks 331 will no longer clamp the cleaning bottle 200. At this time, the cleaning bottle 200 is directly dropped out of the through hole 110 due to the effect of gravity. Thereafter, people need to insert a new cleaning bottle 200 into the housing 100 through the through hole 110, and when the top of the cleaning bottle 200 contacts the second trigger switch 340, that is, when the first annular groove 210 of the cleaning bottle 200 and the two blocks 331 are located on the same plane, the second trigger switch 340 triggers a signal and transmits it to the motor, and the motor drives the worm gear to rotate until the block 331 is inserted into the first annular groove 210. In this way, the two protrusions located on the same straight line will clamp the cleaning bottle 200, so that when people remove the external force, the cleaning bottle 200 cannot fall out from the bottom of the housing 100. Thereafter, the suction pipe 421 can smoothly suck the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle 200.

[0055] Embodiment 5

[0056] This embodiment is a method for replacing a cleaning bottle corresponding to the hidden liquid outlet structure in the first embodiment, which includes the following steps:

[0057] Step S1, when the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle is used up, people need to manipulate the control system of the garbage disposer to control the various limiters to work simultaneously, so that the various limiters release the cleaning bottle, that is, at this time, the cleaning bottle is no longer stuck by the limiters and is only affected by gravity;

[0058] Step S2, the cleaning bottle automatically falls out from the perforation of the housing due to gravity;

[0059] Step S3, inserting a new cleaning bottle into the housing through the hole of the housing, and at the same time, the suction pipe of the liquid extraction assembly is also extended into the interior of the cleaning bottle;

[0060] Step S4, when the cleaning bottle is inserted to the preset depth of the casing, that is, when the first trigger switch or the second trigger switch contacts the top of the cleaning bottle or the raised portion of the spring is inserted into the first ring groove, the two valve stems clamp the cleaning bottle or the two blocks clamp the cleaning bottle or the two raised portions clamp the cleaning bottle. After that, people remove the force acting on the cleaning bottle, and the liquid extraction assembly can smoothly suck the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle.

[0061] Through the above-mentioned method of replacing the cleaning bottle, the cleaning bottle can be automatically discharged from the inside of the garbage disposer, which is convenient for people to operate. In addition, this method can also reflect from the side that the solution of arranging the liquid extraction component and the cleaning bottle in the casing is reasonable.

[0062] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0063] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first", "second", "one", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0064] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" 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, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0065] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in the field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A hidden liquid outlet structure for a garbage disposer, characterized in that: include: A housing, a cleaning bottle is inserted into the bottom end of the housing, and a through hole is provided at the bottom of the housing, and the through hole is provided below the cleaning bottle; At least two limiting members are arranged in the housing, and the limiting members can clamp the cleaning bottle in the housing. A first annular groove is provided on the side surface of the cleaning bottle, and the limiting member can be clamped into the first annular groove; A liquid pumping assembly is arranged inside the housing, and the liquid pumping assembly can pump the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle into the garbage disposer. The liquid pumping assembly includes a three-way valve, a first pump body and a second pump body. One end of the three-way valve is connected to the first pump body, and the other end of the three-way valve is connected to the second pump body. The three-way valve is also provided with a liquid inlet pipe connected to the inside of the garbage disposer. The first pump body is provided with a suction pipe, and the suction pipe is inserted into the cleaning bottle. The second pump body is provided with a water pumping pipe, and the water pumping pipe and the liquid inlet pipe both pass through the bottom of the housing; Among them, when the cleaning bottle is removed, the limiting member moves out from the first ring groove, and the cleaning bottle passes through the through hole under the action of gravity. When the cleaning bottle is installed, when the cleaning bottle is inserted through the through hole to a preset depth of the casing, the limiting member is stuck in the first ring groove.

2. A hidden liquid outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the limit members includes a solenoid valve, a valve stem arranged on the solenoid valve, and a first trigger switch arranged in the housing, and the first trigger switch is electrically connected to the solenoid valve.

3. A hidden liquid outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the valve stem can be stuck in the first annular groove, and the first trigger switch is in contact with the top of the cleaning bottle.

4. A hidden liquid outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the valve stem is provided with a spring sheet, and the spring sheet is provided with a protrusion. The bottom end of the inner wall of the first annular groove is arranged to be inclined downward, and the protrusion can be inserted into the first annular groove.

5. The hidden liquid outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the position-limiting members comprises a worm wheel and a worm, wherein the worm wheel is meshed with the worm, and a clamping block is arranged on one end of the worm, and the clamping block can be inserted into the first annular groove.

6. A hidden liquid outlet structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A wheel housing for mounting a worm gear is arranged inside the casing, and the worm gear is movably arranged inside the wheel housing.

7. A method for replacing a cleaning bottle, used in the hidden liquid outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: Step S1, when the cleaning liquid in the cleaning bottle is used up, the limiting member releases the cleaning bottle; Step S2: The cleaning bottle automatically falls out from the bottom of the housing due to gravity; Step S3, inserting a new cleaning bottle into the housing through the bottom of the housing, and at the same time, one end of the liquid extraction component extends into the interior of the cleaning bottle; Step S4: When the cleaning bottle is inserted to a preset depth of the housing, each limiting member simultaneously clamps the cleaning bottle.

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