Kitchenware sterilizing and cleaning cabinet

Abstract

The application provides a kitchen tableware sterilization and cleaning cabinet, and relates to the field of sterilization cabinets. The kitchen tableware sterilization and cleaning cabinet comprises a cabinet main body with a rhombic chamber, the rhombic chamber extends outward along the length direction of the cabinet main body to form a second opening at the cabinet main body, and a space adjusting piece. The space adjusting piece comprises a frame plate corresponding to each chamber wall of the rhombic chamber and a combination buckle connecting adjacent frame plates and enabling the adjacent frame plates to rotate, wherein a gap is formed between the adjacent frame plates. Two opposite curved plate pieces are arranged on the center line of the rhombic chamber, the downward end of the two opposite curved plate pieces passes through the gap between the adjacent frame plates at the lowermost position, and the two opposite curved plate pieces are combined at the chamber corner of the rhombic chamber. The application lowers the weight of the carrier to the two opposite curved plates, adjusts the included angle between the two opposite curved plates, and forms an obstacle on the frame plate after the curved plate touches the frame plate, so that the multiple frame plates adapt to the space corresponding to the weight.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of disinfection cabinets, and more particularly to a kitchen tableware sterilization and cleaning cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] High-temperature sterilization is widely used in various fields, including kitchen utensils. Disinfection cabinets equipped with high-temperature sterilization technology are widely used to disinfect bacteria. The sterilization capability of high-temperature disinfection cabinets has been evident through multiple technological iterations. However, from the perspective of the cabinet's design, there are still areas for improvement. Specifically, based on user feedback, the energy consumption ratio varies when sterilizing different numbers of tableware in a limited and unchanging high-temperature chamber. For example, when only one piece of tableware needs to be processed, the energy consumed after proper sterilization is far greater than the energy consumed when sterilizing multiple pieces of tableware together. Therefore, users have intentionally changed the space size to reduce energy consumption. However, this method is limited to user self-adjustment and cannot be adapted to the size of the space based on the quantity of items. In terms of usability, it lags behind the technologically advanced high-temperature sterilization technology of previous iterations. Therefore, a kitchen tableware sterilization and cleaning cabinet is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a kitchen tableware sterilization and cleaning cabinet to solve the technical problem of large differences in energy consumption of tableware when sterilizing different numbers of tableware in a limited and constant high-temperature chamber.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A kitchen tableware sterilization and cleaning cabinet includes a cabinet body with a diamond-shaped cavity, the diamond-shaped cavity extending outward along the length of the cabinet body to form a second opening at the cabinet body; and

[0006] A space adjustment component, comprising a frame plate corresponding to each cavity wall of a rhomboid chamber and a fastener connecting adjacent frame plates and allowing them to rotate, wherein there is a gap between adjacent frame plates;

[0007] Two opposing curved plates are arranged with the centerline of the rhomboid chamber as the boundary. The lower ends of the two opposing curved plates pass through the gap between the adjacent bottom frame plates and join at the corner of the rhomboid chamber. The other ends of the two opposing curved plates pass through the gap between the adjacent frame plates at the second opening and extend outward.

[0008] The carrier is mounted on two opposing curved plates. When pressing down on the two opposing curved plates, it adjusts the included angle between the two curved plates so that the space adjustment component either retracts towards the center line of the rhomboid cavity or expands away from the center line.

[0009] Preferably, the curved plate includes a flexible curved plate and a second extension plate connected to the curved plate, wherein the curved plate arches toward the corresponding frame plate, and the second extension plate passes through the gap between adjacent frame plates at the second opening and extends outward.

[0010] Preferably, the end opposite to the second extension plate passes through the gap between the lowermost adjacent frame plates and is fixed at the corner of the rhomboid chamber.

[0011] Preferably, after the curved plate and the second extension plate pass through the gap between adjacent frame plates, there are no other gaps between adjacent frame plates.

[0012] Preferably, the carrier includes a storage bracket mounted on two opposing curved plates and a rod installed at the bottom of the storage bracket and passing through the curved plates.

[0013] Preferably, the downward pressure of the storage bracket is proportional to the angle between the two opposing curved plates.

[0014] Preferably, a rod groove extending along the length of the curved plate is provided at the point where the rod penetrates the curved plate. This rod groove is used to restrict the sliding of the storage bracket along the length of the curved plate.

[0015] Preferably, a first opening communicating with the rhomboid cavity is provided along the width direction of the cabinet body, and a door frame covering the rhomboid cavity is installed at the first opening. A door panel is hinged inside the door frame so that when the door panel is rotated, the space enclosed by the space adjustment component can be connected to and closed with the external environment.

[0016] Preferably, a first extension plate is installed at the door frame, such that the first extension plate covers the opening exposed when the space adjustment member extends at the second opening.

[0017] Preferably, a heating plate is embedded in the frame plate and the heating plate is oriented toward the space enclosed by the multiple frame plates.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0019] 1. The present invention presses the weight of the vehicle down to two opposing curved plates. By adjusting the included angle between the two opposing curved plates, and combining the obstruction formed by the curved plates on the frame plates after they touch the frame plates, multiple frame plates are adapted to create a space corresponding to the weight.

[0020] 2. In this invention, the size of the space is inversely related to the heating speed of the air within the space. That is, the larger the space, the slower the heating speed of the air within the space; conversely, the smaller the space, the faster the heating speed of the air within the space. Thus, when only a small number of tableware items need to be sterilized at high temperatures, the space volume adapted in this embodiment can quickly heat the tableware items, thereby reducing energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kitchen tableware sterilization and cleaning cabinet according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram showing the structure after the door panel is opened;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central door frame after it is separated from the main body;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the main body.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the split structure of the main body shown;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the combined structure of the storage rack and space adjustment components;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the space adjustment component;

[0028] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. First extension plate; 2. First opening; 3. Door panel; 4. Door frame; 5. Second opening; 6. Frame plate; 7. Connecting buckle; 8. Second extension plate; 9. Cabinet body; 10. Curved plate; 11. Storage bracket; 12. Insert rod; 13. Heating plate; 14. Insert rod slot. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives, and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention is further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this invention and not all embodiments. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described herein without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this invention.

[0030] Specific embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] This embodiment proposes a kitchen tableware sterilization and cleaning cabinet. The main body of the cabinet is a cabinet body 9 with a diamond-shaped cavity. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 5 The rhomboid cavity extends outward along the length of the cabinet body 9 to form a second opening 5 at the cabinet body 9.

[0033] Please see Figure 1-5A space adjustment component consisting of multiple frame plates 6 and connecting buckles 7 is provided in the rhomboid cavity. For the space adjustment component, firstly, each frame plate 6 corresponds to each cavity wall of the rhomboid cavity. In addition, the connecting buckles 7 are used to connect adjacent frame plates 6, allowing adjacent frame plates 6 to rotate relative to each other. It should be noted that there is a gap between adjacent frame plates 6. Thus, with the center line of the rhomboid cavity as the dividing line, two opposing and elastic curved plates 10 are provided (the curved plates 10 curve towards the corresponding frame plates 6), so that the lower ends of the two opposing curved plates 10 pass through the gap between the lowermost adjacent frame plates 6 and are engaged at the cavity corner of the rhomboid cavity.

[0034] Please continue reading Figure 1-5 A second extension plate 8 is attached to the other end of the two curved plates 10, allowing the second extension plate 8 to pass through the gap between adjacent frame plates 6 at the second opening 5 and extend outward. Thus, a carrier is erected between the two curved plates 10 to hold tableware. The combined weight of the tableware and the carrier presses against the two curved plates 10, adjusting the angle between them. Figure 4 As shown, several pieces of tableware (not shown in the figure) are placed on the carrier. As a result, the weight is transferred to the curved plate 10, causing the curved plate 10 to bend towards the corresponding frame plate 6. During the bending, the angle between the two curved plates 10 increases. After the angle increases, the adjacent frame plate 6 touches the curved plate 10 and forms an obstacle. Combined with the condition that the distance between the joints of the adjacent frame plates 6 cannot be changed by the fastener 7, the space adjustment component adapts to the space corresponding to the weight.

[0035] The following explains how a kitchen dish sterilization and cleaning cabinet adapts to different space sizes based on its weight:

[0036] ① The more tableware there is, the greater the combined weight of the tableware and the carrier; conversely, the fewer tableware there is, the smaller the combined weight of the tableware and the carrier. Thus, the core of this embodiment is to control the space size by combining the weight of the tableware.

[0037] ② The included angle between the curved plates 10 is a key parameter for adjusting the size of the space. In this embodiment, the included angle between the curved plates 10 is positively correlated with the weight pressed down by the carrier. Thus, the more tableware there is (theoretically, the more tableware there is, the greater the weight), the larger the included angle between the curved plates 10, and the larger the space surrounded by the multiple frame plates 6, until... Figure 4 The space shown is the same; conversely, the fewer the number of cutlery pieces, the smaller the included angle between the curved plates 10, and the smaller the space enclosed by the multiple frame plates 6.

[0038] ③ The size of the space is inversely related to the heating speed of the air in the space. That is, the larger the space, the slower the heating speed of the air in the space. Conversely, the smaller the space, the faster the heating speed of the air in the space. Thus, when only a small number of tableware needs to be sterilized at high temperature, the space volume adapted in this embodiment can quickly heat the tableware, thereby reducing energy consumption.

[0039] Explanation of the specific configuration of the vehicle:

[0040] Please see Figure 6 The carrier consists of a storage rack 11 mounted on two curved plates 10 and a rod 12 installed at the bottom of the storage rack 11 and passing through the curved plates 10. It should be noted that the storage rack 11 is a flat, plate-like structure that makes line contact with the curved plates 10, thus sensitively transferring the sensed weight to the curved plates 10, facilitating corresponding adjustments to the configuration of the curved plates 10. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 A rod groove 14 extending along the length of the curved plate 10 is provided at the point where the rod 12 passes through the curved plate 10. The rod groove 14 is used to restrict the sliding of the storage bracket 11 along the length of the curved plate 10.

[0041] The vehicle can also be a circular bracket or a V-shaped bracket mounted on two curved plates 10, but regardless of whether it is a bracket, it needs to be equipped with a plug rod 12, and the plug rod 12 needs to be inserted into the plug rod slot 14.

[0042] Explanation of the connection between curved plate 10 and second extension plate 8:

[0043] The second extension plate 8 is a rigid board. Its connection with the curved plate 10 serves as a support end for the curved plate 10, causing the curved plate 10 to arch towards the frame plate 6. In addition, the second extension plate 8 can preferably be made of heat-insulating material. That is, the second extension plate 8 with heat insulation effect can prevent the heat in the space enclosed by the multiple frame plates 6 from being carried away after being connected with the curved plate 10. Of course, the second extension plate 8 can also be made of heat-conducting material. That is, in actual use, there is an external heating task, such as preheating the filled utensils, including bowls or basins, in winter to maintain the flavor of the dishes. In addition, it can also be used for external drying of dishcloths. It should be noted that the second extension plate 8 should not be pulled out from the gap between the adjacent frame plates 6.

[0044] In this embodiment, the cabinet body 9 is adjusted accordingly based on the above-mentioned new design. The adjustment includes setting a first opening 2 that communicates with the rhomboid cavity along the width direction of the cabinet body 9, and installing a door frame 4 that covers the rhomboid cavity at the first opening 2. The door frame 4 is hinged to a door panel 3, which is used to make the space enclosed by the space adjustment component communicate with and close the external environment when the door panel 3 is rotated.

[0045] In addition, a first extension plate 1 is installed at the door frame 4, so that the first extension plate 1 covers the opening exposed when the space adjustment component extends at the second opening 5.

[0046] In this embodiment, a heating plate 13 is embedded in the frame plate 6, and the heating plate 13 is oriented towards the space enclosed by the multiple frame plates 6.

[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A kitchenware sterilizing and cleaning cabinet comprising a cabinet main body having a rhombic chamber, characterized in that: The rhombic chamber extends outwardly along the length of the cabinet body to form a second opening at the cabinet body; and The space adjusting member comprises a frame plate corresponding to each chamber wall of the rhombic chamber and a joint buckle connecting and rotating adjacent frame plates, wherein a gap is provided between adjacent frame plates. Two opposite curved plate members are provided along the center line of the rhombic chamber, the downward end of the two opposite curved plate members passes through the gap between the lowermost adjacent frame plates, and is connected at the chamber corner of the rhombic chamber, and the other end of the two opposite curved plate members passes through the gap between the adjacent frame plates at the second opening and extends outwardly. The curved plate member comprises a curved plate with elasticity and a second extension plate connected to the curved plate, wherein the curved plate is arched towards the corresponding frame plate, and the second extension plate passes through the gap between the adjacent frame plates at the second opening and extends outwardly. The other end of the second extension plate passes through the gap between the lowermost adjacent frame plates and is fixed at the chamber corner of the rhombic chamber, and after the curved plate and the second extension plate pass through the gap between the adjacent frame plates, there is no additional gap between the adjacent frame plates; and The carrier is arranged on the two opposite curved plates, and when the two opposite curved plate members are pressed down, the included angle of the two curved plate members is adjusted, so that the space adjusting member is folded towards the center line of the rhombic chamber or expanded away from the center line.

2. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The carrier comprises a storage bracket arranged on the two opposite curved plates and a plug rod installed at the bottom of the storage bracket and penetrating the curved plate.

3. A kitchenware sterilizing and cleaning cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The downward weight of the storage bracket is proportional to the included angle between the two opposite curved plates.

4. The cabinet as claimed in claim 2, wherein: A plug rod slot extending along the length of the curved plate is provided at the position where the plug rod penetrates the curved plate, and the plug rod slot is used to limit the sliding of the storage bracket along the length of the curved plate.

5. The cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein: A first opening is provided along the width of the cabinet body and communicates with the rhombic chamber, and a door frame covering the rhombic chamber is installed at the first opening, wherein a door plate is hinged in the door frame, and when the door plate is rotated, the space enclosed in the space adjusting member is communicated with or closed from the external environment.

6. A kitchenware sterilizing and cleaning cabinet as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A first extension plate is installed at the door frame, and the first extension plate covers the opening exposed when the space adjusting member extends at the second opening.

7. A kitchenware sterilizing and cleaning cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein: A heat plate is embedded in the frame plate and faces the space surrounded by the plurality of frame plates.

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