A washing apparatus, and an electrolytic disinfecting assembly and a disinfecting water generating device thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a washing device and an electrolytic disinfection assembly and a disinfectant water generating device thereof. The electrolytic disinfection assembly comprises a discharge electrode, at least part of the discharge electrode is arranged as a flexible electrode distributed along the length of the discharge electrode; a reaction tube is arranged to cover the discharge electrode, the inside of the reaction tube is provided with an electrolyte in contact with the discharge electrode; a ground electrode is arranged to be coupled with the discharge electrode, and the discharge electrode and the ground electrode cooperate to electrolyze the electrolyte to generate a disinfectant. Because the electrolytic disinfection assembly disclosed by the application sets at least part of the discharge electrode as a flexible electrode, compared with the conventional rigid rod structure, not only the weight of the discharge electrode can be reduced, but also the flexible contact of the discharge electrode and the reaction tube in the assembly process can be realized, and the risk of collision damage to the reaction tube in the assembly process and the long-term use process of the discharge electrode and the reaction tube can be reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical appliances, in particular to a washing device and an electrolytic disinfection assembly and a disinfectant water generating device thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] Some washing devices on the market have disinfection functions. The washing device is provided with a disinfectant water generating device composed of an electrolytic disinfection assembly. The existing electrolytic disinfection assembly inserts a stainless steel rod into a glass tube as a discharge electrode. The electrolytic disinfection assembly has the following problems in production, assembly, process and safety: due to the too heavy weight of the stainless steel rod and the too small distance between the stainless steel rod and the glass tube, it is difficult to ensure the coaxiality between the stainless steel rod and the glass tube, which may cause the risk of damage to the glass tube by the stainless steel rod. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the present application provides a washing device and an electrolytic disinfection assembly and a disinfectant water generating device thereof to solve the technical problem of the existing electrolytic disinfection assembly being heavy and inconvenient to assemble.

[0004] According to a first aspect, the present application provides an electrolytic disinfection assembly of a washing device. The electrolytic disinfection assembly comprises: a discharge electrode, at least part of the discharge electrode is provided as a flexible electrode distributed along the length of the discharge electrode; a reaction tube, the reaction tube is provided to cover the discharge electrode, the inside of the reaction tube is provided with an electrolyte in contact with the discharge electrode; a ground electrode, the ground electrode is provided to be coupled with the discharge electrode, and the discharge electrode and the ground electrode cooperate to electrolyze the electrolyte to generate a disinfectant.

[0005] In some embodiments, the flexible electrode is provided as at least one of a spiral spring structure, a grid structure, and a hollow tube structure distributed along the length direction of the reaction tube.

[0006] In some embodiments, the flexible electrode has a preset discharge strength and a preset structural strength, and in the case where the flexible electrode is provided as a spiral spring structure, the wire diameter and the wire density of the spiral spring structure, the wire diameter and the wire density of the grid structure, and the thickness of the hollow tube structure are all set to match the preset discharge strength and the preset structural strength.

[0007] In some embodiments, the discharge electrode further comprises a connecting electrode connected to the top of the flexible electrode and penetrating the top pipe opening of the reaction tube, and the flexible electrode is suspended to the reaction tube through the connecting electrode.

[0008] In some embodiments, the flexible electrode is formed at the end of the discharge electrode close to the ground electrode, and the free end of the flexible electrode is provided as an inwardly curved structure.

[0009] In some embodiments, the inside of the reaction tube is formed with an air inlet cavity at the top, and the electrolytic disinfection assembly further comprises an upward air inlet pipe arranged on the sidewall of the reaction tube and in communication with the air inlet cavity, and the bottom of the reaction tube is formed with a plurality of air outlet holes.

[0010] In some embodiments, the discharge electrode further comprises a connecting electrode connected to the top of the flexible electrode and penetrating the top pipe opening of the reaction tube, and the electrolytic disinfection assembly comprises a ceramic seat sealingly connected to the top pipe opening and sealing the connecting electrode, and a high-temperature and high-pressure resistant non-metal material is filled between the ceramic seat and the top pipe opening.

[0011] In some embodiments, the electrolytic disinfection assembly is arranged in a disinfectant water generating device of a washing apparatus, the disinfectant water generating device comprises a water storage structure, the discharge electrode and the reaction tube are arranged at the top of the water storage structure, and the ground electrode is arranged at a position corresponding to the discharge electrode on the sidewall and / or the bottom of the water storage structure.

[0012] According to a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application further provide a disinfectant water generating device of a washing apparatus, which comprises a water storage structure and an electrolytic disinfection assembly of a washing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present application, the top of the water storage structure is provided with an electrode fixing frame, the discharge electrode and the reaction tube of the electrolytic disinfection assembly are arranged in the electrode fixing frame, and the electrode fixing frame is formed with an air inlet channel in communication with the reaction tube, and the ground electrode of the electrolytic disinfection assembly is arranged at a position corresponding to the discharge electrode on the sidewall or the bottom of the water storage structure.

[0013] According to a third aspect, the embodiments of the present application further provide a washing apparatus, which comprises an inner container, a washing assembly and an electrolytic disinfection assembly of a washing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present application, the electrolytic disinfection assembly is in communication with the washing assembly, the washing assembly is in communication with the inner container, and the disinfectant water produced by the electrolytic disinfection assembly can be used to wash tableware in the inner container through the washing assembly.

[0014] The electrolytic disinfection assembly disclosed in the present application sets at least part of the discharge electrode as a flexible electrode, which can not only reduce the weight of the discharge electrode, but also realize the flexible contact of the discharge electrode with the reaction tube, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the reaction tube in the assembly process of the discharge electrode and the reaction tube.

[0015] Specifically, the flexible electrode according to the embodiments of the present application refers to the flexibility in structure, rather than the flexibility in material. For example, the discharge electrode comprises a spring structure made of molybdenum or tungsten, which does not have flexibility, but the spring structure has flexibility. In the assembly process of the discharge electrode and the reaction tube, if the discharge electrode contacts the reaction tube, the discharge electrode can shrink in the direction of avoiding the reaction tube by the flexibility of the discharge electrode, so as to reduce the phenomenon of collision and damage of the discharge electrode to the reaction tube. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The features and advantages of this application will be more clearly understood by referring to the accompanying drawings, which are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the application in any way. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the discharge electrode and reaction tube according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view of the discharge electrode and reaction tube shown;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The isometric view of the discharge electrode and reaction tube shown.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a discharge electrode according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a disinfectant water generating device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the disinfectant water generator shown.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a washing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1000. Washing equipment;

[0026] 100. Disinfectant water generator; 10. Electrolytic disinfection assembly; 11. Discharge electrode; 111. Flexible electrode; 1111. Free end; 112. Connecting electrode; 12. Reaction tube; 121. Top port; 122. Ceramic base; 123. Upward-sloping air inlet pipe; 124. Exhaust port; 13. Ground electrode; 20. Water storage structure; 21. Top cover; 211. Electrode holder; 212. Reaction tube sealing ring; 213. Top cover sealing strip; 22. Bottom cover; 23. Air inlet pipe; 24. Air outlet pipe; 25. Water inlet pipe; 26. Water outlet pipe;

[0027] 200. Base;

[0028] 300, water cup;

[0029] 400. Washing pump. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed communication, detachable communication, or integral communication; they can refer to mechanical communication or electrical communication; they can refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to communication within two components; and they can refer to wireless communication or wired communication. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0034] To address the technical problems of bulky structure, inconvenient assembly, and susceptibility to damage during assembly collisions in electrolytic disinfection components, embodiments of this application provide a washing device and its electrolytic disinfection component and disinfectant water generator. The disinfectant water generator of a dishwasher is used as a preferred embodiment below, and based on the disinfectant water generator of a dishwasher, specific embodiments of the washing device and its electrolytic disinfection component and disinfectant water generator of this application are described in sequence.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, according to a first aspect of the present application, the present application provides an electrolytic disinfection component 10 for a washing device 1000. The electrolytic disinfection component 10 includes a discharge electrode 11, a reaction tube 12, and a ground electrode 13. At least a portion of the discharge electrode 11 is configured as a flexible electrode 111 distributed along the length of the discharge electrode 11. The reaction tube 12 is configured to cover the discharge electrode 11. An electrolyte in contact with the discharge electrode 11 is disposed inside the reaction tube 12. The ground electrode 13 is configured to be coupled to the discharge electrode 11. The discharge electrode 11 and the ground electrode 13 cooperate to electrolyze the electrolyte to generate a disinfectant.

[0036] In this embodiment, the flexible electrode 111 refers to structural flexibility, not material flexibility. For example, the discharge electrode 11 includes a spring structure made of molybdenum or tungsten. Molybdenum or tungsten itself does not have flexible properties, but the spring structure does. During the assembly of the discharge electrode 11 and the reaction tube 12, if the discharge electrode 11 comes into contact with the reaction tube 12, the discharge electrode 11 can retract in a direction that avoids the reaction tube 12 by virtue of its own flexibility, thereby reducing the phenomenon of the discharge electrode 11 colliding and damaging the reaction tube 12.

[0037] Meanwhile, the discharge electrode 11 and ground electrode 13 made of molybdenum or tungsten can not only meet the requirements of high voltage and high temperature discharge, but also the melting point of molybdenum or tungsten is greater than that of the reaction tube 12 (such as a quartz glass tube); the discharge electrode 11 and ground electrode 13 made of molybdenum or tungsten are lighter in weight, which meets the requirements of lightweight discharge electrode 11 and ground electrode 13.

[0038] The reaction tube 12 can be a glass tube or a ceramic tube, preferably a transparent glass tube, which makes it easy to observe the installation status of the discharge electrode 11. The reaction tube 12 can act as a barrier medium, making the discharge of the discharge electrode 11 more uniform and stable, and increasing the initial electron density.

[0039] The electrolytic sterilization assembly 10 disclosed in this application sets at least a portion of the discharge electrode 11 as a flexible electrode 111. Compared with the conventional rigid rod structure, this not only reduces the weight of the discharge electrode 11, but also achieves flexible contact between the discharge electrode 11 and the reaction tube 12, reducing the risk of damage to the reaction tube 12 during the assembly of the discharge electrode 11 and the reaction tube 12.

[0040] In addition, the electrolyte mentioned in this application embodiment refers to air. When the washing equipment 1000 needs to prepare disinfectant water, air is introduced into the reaction tube 12, and the power supply device provides high voltage to the discharge electrode 11. The discharge electrode 11 generates a discharge arc phenomenon, thereby electrolyzing the air in the reaction tube 12 to produce ozone and nitrogen oxides. The nitrogen oxides generated by electrolyzing the air can generate strong oxidizing nitric acid and nitrous acid after dissolving in water. The water vapor carried in the air can generate hydroxyl radicals after being electrolyzed. The hydroxyl radicals can generate strong oxidizing hydrogen peroxide after dissolving in water, thereby further improving the disinfection and sterilization effect of the disinfectant water.

[0041] When disinfection is required, the disinfectant water generated by the electrolytic disinfection component 10 flows into the washing component of the washing equipment 1000 and is diluted with the water in the washing component. The disinfectant is then sprayed onto the tableware through the washing component for disinfection. The disinfectant water flowing through the washing component can disinfect the washing component and its pipelines, achieving all-round disinfection with good disinfection effect. Moreover, the disinfectant water discharged from the washing equipment 1000 not only does not pollute the environment, but also purifies the wastewater.

[0042] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application do not limit the specific structure of the flexible electrode 111, because this application discloses multiple embodiments of the flexible electrode 111. The specific embodiments of the flexible electrode 111 are described in detail below.

[0043] In some embodiments, the flexible electrode 111 is configured as at least one of a helical spring structure, a mesh structure, and a hollow tube structure distributed along the length direction of the reaction tube 12.

[0044] In this embodiment, the flexible electrode 111 can be configured as one of a helical spring structure, a mesh structure, or a hollow tube structure, or as a combination of a helical spring structure, a mesh structure, and a hollow tube structure. The hollow tube structure includes a round tube, a square tube, and a sphere. All of these structures fall within the protection scope of this application embodiment.

[0045] Furthermore, the common feature of the helical spring structure, the mesh structure, and the hollow tube structure is that they all have a certain radial dimension, which can increase the discharge area of ​​the discharge electrode 11 and improve the electrolysis efficiency of the discharge electrode assembly for the electrolyte.

[0046] In some embodiments, the flexible electrode 111 has a preset discharge intensity and a preset structural strength. When the flexible electrode is configured as a helical spring structure, the wire diameter and linear density of the helical spring structure, the wire diameter and linear density of the mesh structure, and the thickness of the hollow tube structure are all configured to match the preset discharge intensity and the preset structural strength.

[0047] In this embodiment, the flexible electrode 111 needs to both prevent melting under strong electric current and possess sufficient structural strength to reduce the possibility of melting or sticking under high-intensity conditions. For example, theoretically, the denser the coil of a helical spring structure, the larger the discharge area. However, if the coil of the helical spring structure is too thin, its rigidity may not be able to overcome its own weight, causing the coil to sag. The embodiments of this application propose to reasonably set the wire diameter and linear density of the coil of the helical spring structure to meet the dual requirements of discharge and structural strength.

[0048] Specifically, the preset discharge intensity and preset structural strength of the flexible electrode 111 are related to the actual application scenario. Therefore, the specific values ​​of the preset discharge intensity and preset structural strength of the flexible electrode 111, as well as the specific values ​​of the wire diameter and linear density of the helical spring structure, the wire diameter and linear density of the grid structure, and the thickness of the hollow tube structure are not specifically limited here.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the discharge electrode 11 further includes a connecting electrode 112 connected to the top of the flexible electrode 111 and through the top port 121 of the reaction tube 12, and the flexible electrode 111 is suspended to the reaction tube 12 through the connecting electrode 112.

[0050] In this embodiment, since the flexible electrode 111 has relatively weak structural strength, if the flexible electrode 111 is erected, there will be a problem that the flexible electrode 111 will collapse downward and stick together due to gravity. Therefore, the embodiments of this application propose to suspend the flexible electrode 111. At this time, the flexible electrode 111 can achieve the effect of dispersion by using its own gravity.

[0051] Specifically, since the flexible electrode 111 has a large discharge area, suspending the flexible electrode 111 can not only increase the discharge area of ​​the flexible electrode 111, but also improve the effective reaction area between the flexible electrode 111 and the electrolyte and the ground electrode 13, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis disinfection component 10 for the electrolyte.

[0052] In some embodiments, a flexible electrode 111 is formed at the end of the discharge electrode 11 near the ground electrode 13, and the free end 1111 of the flexible electrode 111 is configured as an inwardly bent structure.

[0053] In this embodiment, the free end 1111 of the flexible electrode 111 is not only located closest to the ground electrode 13, but also serves as the detour end of the flexible electrode 111. If the detour angle of the free end 1111 of the flexible electrode 111 is too small during the detour, a point discharge phenomenon will occur. In order to reduce the point discharge phenomenon of the free end 1111 of the flexible electrode 111, this embodiment proposes to set the free end 1111 of the flexible electrode 111 as an inwardly bent structure. On the one hand, this increases the distance between the free end 1111 of the flexible electrode 111 and the ground electrode 13, and on the other hand, it reduces the discharge sharp angle of the free end 1111 of the flexible electrode 111, thereby reducing the phenomenon of the free end 1111 of the flexible electrode 111 forming a point discharge that breaks down the reaction tube 12.

[0054] In some embodiments, an air inlet chamber is formed inside the reaction tube 12 at the top, and the electrolytic disinfection assembly 10 further includes an upwardly inclined air inlet pipe 123 disposed on the side wall of the reaction tube 12 and communicating with the air inlet chamber, and a plurality of exhaust holes 124 are formed at the bottom of the reaction tube 12.

[0055] In this embodiment, before the washing equipment 1000 needs to prepare disinfectant water, air enters the reaction tube 12 and discharges the water in the reaction tube 12 through the exhaust port 124. The power supply device provides high voltage to the discharge electrode 11, and the discharge electrode 11 discharges and arcs, thereby electrolyzing the air in the reaction tube 12 to produce ozone and nitrogen oxides. The ozone and nitrogen oxides can be discharged from the reaction tube 12 through multiple exhaust ports 124 and dissolved in the water in the disinfectant water generator 100. The water vapor carried in the air can generate hydroxyl radicals after being electrolyzed. After the hydroxyl radicals dissolve in water, they can generate hydrogen peroxide, which has strong oxidizing properties, thereby further improving the disinfection and sterilization effect of the disinfectant water.

[0056] Furthermore, since the water in the water storage structure 20 is in contact with the ground electrode 13, the water in the water storage structure 20 can be electrically coupled with the flexible electrode 111. After the air enters the reaction tube 12 and discharges the water in the reaction tube 12 through the exhaust port 124, the flexible electrode 111 of the discharge electrode 11 is basically level with the liquid surface in the water storage structure 20, thereby increasing the effective electrical coupling area between the flexible electrode 111 and the water, and improving the electrolysis effect of the flexible electrode 111 and the water in the water storage structure 20 on the air in the reaction tube 12.

[0057] Furthermore, embodiments of this application propose setting the intake pipe as an upward-sloping structure, which facilitates the return of condensate flowing to the upward-sloping intake pipe 123 to the reaction pipe 12, reducing the phenomenon of a large amount of condensate flowing out through the upward-sloping intake pipe 123.

[0058] Specifically, when the washing equipment 1000 needs to prepare disinfectant water, air is introduced into the reaction tube 12, and the power supply device provides high voltage to the discharge electrode 11. The discharge electrode 11 discharges and arcs, thereby electrolyzing the air in the reaction tube 12 to produce ozone and nitrogen oxides. The ozone produced by electrolysis can flow to multiple exhaust holes 124 of the reaction tube 12. The multiple exhaust holes 124 can disperse the ozone from the reaction tube 12 into uniform and fine foam and release it into the water, thereby effectively increasing the contact area between ozone and water, increasing the solubility of ozone, making the ozone concentration in the prepared disinfectant water higher, having a better disinfection and sterilization effect, and reducing the risk of ozone not dissolving in water, causing ozone to be emitted and pollute the air or produce odors.

[0059] In addition, the nitrogen oxides produced by the electrolysis of air can generate highly oxidizing nitric acid and nitrous acid after dissolving in water. The water vapor carried in the air can generate hydroxyl radicals after being electrolyzed. The hydroxyl radicals can generate highly oxidizing hydrogen peroxide after dissolving in water, thereby further enhancing the disinfection and sterilization effect of the disinfectant water.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the discharge electrode 11 further includes a connecting electrode 112 connected to the top of the flexible electrode 111 and passing through the top port 121 of the reaction tube 12. The electrolytic sterilization assembly 10 includes a ceramic seat 122 that is pressed to the top port 121 and seals the connecting electrode 112. The space between the ceramic seat 122 and the top port 121 is filled with a non-metallic material that is resistant to high temperature and high pressure.

[0061] In this embodiment, the upper end of the connecting electrode 112 is pressed together with the top port 121 of the reaction tube 12 by heat sealing technology. A ceramic seat 122 is provided at the press-sealed port of the reaction tube 12, and the gap between the reaction tube 12 and the ceramic seat 122 is filled with a high-temperature and high-pressure resistant material. The high-temperature and high-pressure resistant non-metallic material includes epoxy resin, ceramic powder and other materials, which can not only improve the sealing between the discharge electrode 11 and the reaction tube 12, but also improve the installation stability of the discharge electrode 11 and the reaction tube 12.

[0062] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the electrolytic disinfection component 10 is disposed in the disinfectant water generating device 100 of the washing equipment 1000. The disinfectant water generating device 100 includes a water storage structure 20, a discharge electrode 11 and a reaction tube 12 disposed on the top of the water storage structure 20, and a ground electrode 13 disposed on the side wall and / or bottom of the water storage structure 20 at a position corresponding to the discharge electrode 11.

[0063] In this embodiment, the water storage structure 20 includes a lower cover 22 and an upper cover 21 that is sealed to the lower cover 22. The discharge electrode 11 is fixedly disposed on the upper cover 21, and the ground electrode 13 is fixedly disposed on the lower cover 22 and located below the liquid level of the water storage structure 20. During assembly, the discharge electrode 11 is installed on the upper cover 21, and the ground electrode 13 is disposed in a sheet shape on the bottom wall or side wall of the water storage structure 20. The connection end of the ground electrode 13 connected to the neutral wire of the power supply device is exposed on the outside of the water storage structure 20. Then, the upper cover 21 and the lower cover 22 are assembled together by sol-welding.

[0064] The embodiments of this application propose placing the ground electrode below the liquid surface of the water storage structure 20 to solve the problem of arcing on the inner wall of the water storage structure 20 and improve the safety and reliability of the electrolytic disinfection component 10.

[0065] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, according to the second aspect, this application embodiment also provides a disinfectant water generating device 100 for a washing device 1000. The disinfectant water generating device 100 includes a water storage structure 20 and an electrolytic disinfection component 10 of the washing device 1000 according to the first aspect of this application. An electrode fixing frame 211 is provided on the top of the water storage structure 20. The discharge electrode 11 and the reaction tube 12 of the electrolytic disinfection component 10 are disposed on the electrode fixing frame 211, and an air inlet channel communicating with the reaction tube 12 is formed in the electrode fixing frame 211. The ground electrode 13 of the electrolytic disinfection component 10 is disposed on the side wall or bottom of the water storage structure 20 at a position corresponding to the discharge electrode 11.

[0066] In this embodiment, the water storage structure 20 includes a lower cover 22 and an upper cover 21 that is sealed to the lower cover 22. An upper cover sealing strip 213 is provided between the upper cover 21 and the lower cover 22. The discharge electrode 11 is fixedly installed on the upper cover 21, and the ground electrode 13 is fixedly installed on the lower cover 22 and located below the liquid level of the water storage structure 20. The lower cover 22 is also provided with an inlet pipe 25 and an outlet pipe 26. During assembly, the discharge electrode 11 is installed on the upper cover 21, and the ground electrode 13 is set in a sheet shape on the bottom wall or side wall of the water storage structure 20. The connection end of the ground electrode 13 connected to the neutral wire of the power supply device is exposed on the outside of the water storage structure 20. Then, the upper cover 21 and the lower cover 22 are assembled together by sol-welding.

[0067] Furthermore, the washing equipment 1000 also includes an electrode holder 211 and a reaction tube 12. The electrode holder 211 is mounted on the upper cover 21 of the water storage structure 20. The discharge electrode 11 and the reaction tube 12 are fixedly mounted on the electrode holder 211, and the electrode holder 211 is equipped with a reaction tube sealing ring 212. The air outlet end of the reaction tube 12 is fixedly connected to the electrode holder 211. The upper cover 21 is equipped with an air outlet pipe 24. The discharge electrode 11 is located inside the reaction tube 12. The air inlet channel of the disinfectant water generator 100 includes an air inlet pipe 23, a first air guide section formed within the electrode holder 211, and a second air guide section formed within the reaction tube 12 and connected to the first air guide section.

[0068] The reaction tube 12 can be a glass tube or a ceramic tube, preferably a transparent glass tube, which facilitates observation of the installation status of the discharge electrode 11 and the connection status between the reaction tube 12 and the electrode holder 211. The reaction tube 12 can act as a barrier medium, making the discharge of the discharge electrode 11 more uniform and stable, and increasing the initial electron density.

[0069] like Figure 7 As shown, according to a third aspect of the embodiments of this application, the embodiments of this application also provide a washing device 1000, which includes an inner tank, a washing component, and an electrolytic disinfection component 10 of the washing device 1000 of the first aspect of this application. The electrolytic disinfection component 10 is connected to the washing component, and the washing component is connected to the inner tank. The disinfectant water produced by the electrolytic disinfection component 10 can wash the tableware in the inner tank through the washing component.

[0070] In this embodiment, the washing assembly includes a washing pump 400 and a spray arm. During washing, water enters the water cup 300, the washing pump 400 draws the water from the water cup 300 into the spray arm, and the spray arm sprays the water into the inner tank to clean the tableware inside. The water in the inner tank flows back into the water cup 300 for cyclic washing. After washing is completed, the water in the inner tank is discharged into the drain pipe.

[0071] The washing device 1000 also includes a drain pipe and a drain pump. The drain pipe is connected to the water cup 300 and is suitable for draining the water in the water cup 300. The drain pump is installed inside the drain pipe. Therefore, after the washing device 1000 finishes washing, the drain pump can drive the water in the water cup 300 to be drained out, so as to avoid the environment inside the water cup 300 being damp, which would easily lead to the growth of bacteria, secondary pollution, or the generation of odors, and allow the tableware to be stored in the washing device 1000 for a long time.

[0072] The water storage structure 20 and the base 200 of the washing device 1000 have a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole formed sequentially on their inner sidewalls, allowing fasteners to pass through sequentially. This allows the water storage structure 20 to be fixed to the sidewall of the base 200 of the washing device 1000, thereby acting as a counterweight. This eliminates the need for additional counterweights inside the washing device 1000, saving costs and simplifying its structure.

[0073] The washing equipment 1000 also includes a water circuit switching structure. The first end of the water inlet component of the washing equipment 1000 is connected to a water source. The washing component and the disinfectant water generator 100 are both connected to the second end of the water inlet component. The drain component of the disinfectant water generator 100 is connected to the washing component. The water circuit switching structure is set between the second end of the water inlet component and the washing component and the water storage structure 20. It has a first state that connects the water inlet component to the washing component and a second state that connects the water inlet component to the water storage structure 20.

[0074] When the washing equipment 1000 does not need to prepare disinfectant water and only needs to wash the washing components, the water circuit switching structure can switch to the first state. Tap water enters through the first end of the water inlet component, and then enters the washing component for washing after passing through the second end of the water inlet component. When the washing equipment 1000 needs to prepare disinfectant water, the water circuit switching structure switches to the second state. Tap water enters through the first end of the water inlet component, and then enters the water storage structure 20 after passing through the second end of the water inlet component. Then, air enters the reaction tube 12 to discharge the water in the reaction tube 12. The power supply device provides high voltage electricity to the discharge electrode 11, causing the discharge electrode 11 to generate a discharge arc phenomenon, electrolyzing the air and generating ozone. The generated ozone can dissolve in water to produce disinfectant water. When disinfection is required, the water storage valve opens, allowing the disinfectant water generated in the water storage structure 20 to flow into the washing component, dilute with the water in the washing component, and spray the disinfectant onto the tableware through the washing component for disinfection. The disinfectant water flowing through the washing component can disinfect the washing component and the pipes of the washing component, achieving all-round disinfection with good disinfection effect. Furthermore, the disinfectant water discharged from the washing equipment 1000 not only does not pollute the environment, but also purifies the wastewater.

[0075] For specific details regarding the aforementioned washing equipment 1000, please refer to the relevant documentation. Figures 1 to 7 The relevant descriptions and effects in the illustrated embodiments are for understanding purposes only and will not be repeated here.

[0076] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electrolytic disinfecting assembly of a washing apparatus for placement in a disinfecting water generating device of the washing apparatus, characterized in that, The electrolytic disinfection assembly comprises: a discharge electrode, at least a part of the discharge electrode is arranged as a flexible electrode distributed along the length of the discharge electrode, the discharge electrode further comprises a connecting electrode connected to the top of the flexible electrode and penetrating through the top pipe opening of the reaction tube, the electrolytic disinfection assembly comprises a ceramic seat pressed to the top pipe opening and sealing the connecting electrode, the ceramic seat is filled with a high-temperature and high-pressure resistant non-metallic material between the ceramic seat and the top pipe opening; a reaction tube arranged to cover the discharge electrode, the discharge electrode is arranged to be spaced from the reaction tube, the inside of the reaction tube is provided with an electrolyte in contact with the discharge electrode, the reaction tube is used to be placed in the water storage structure of the disinfectant water generating device, the bottom of the reaction tube forms a plurality of exhaust holes, and before the washing equipment needs to prepare disinfectant water, air enters the reaction tube to discharge water in the reaction tube through the exhaust holes; a ground electrode arranged to be coupled with the discharge electrode, the discharge electrode cooperates with the ground electrode to electrolyze the electrolyte to generate a disinfectant.

2. The electrolytic disinfecting assembly of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible electrode is arranged as at least one of a spiral spring structure, a grid structure, and a hollow tube structure distributed along the length direction of the reaction tube.

3. The electrolytic disinfection assembly of a washing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible electrode has a preset discharge strength and a preset structural strength, in the case that the flexible electrode is arranged as a spiral spring structure, the wire diameter and the wire density of the spiral spring structure, the wire diameter and the wire density of the grid structure, and the thickness of the hollow tube structure are all arranged to match the preset discharge strength and the preset structural strength.

4. The electrolytic disinfecting assembly of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge electrode further comprises a connecting electrode connected to the top of the flexible electrode and penetrating through the top pipe opening of the reaction tube, and the flexible electrode is hung to the reaction tube through the connecting electrode.

5. The electrolytic disinfecting assembly of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible electrode is formed at the end of the discharge electrode close to the ground electrode, and the free end of the flexible electrode is arranged as an inward bending structure.

6. The electrolytic disinfecting assembly of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inside of the reaction tube is formed with an air inlet cavity at the top, and the electrolytic disinfection assembly further comprises an upward air inlet pipe arranged on the side wall of the reaction tube and communicating with the air inlet cavity.

7. The electrolytic disinfection assembly of a washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The electrolytic disinfection assembly is arranged in the disinfectant water generating device of the washing equipment, the disinfectant water generating device comprises a water storage structure, the discharge electrode and the reaction tube are arranged at the top of the water storage structure, and the ground electrode is arranged at the position corresponding to the discharge electrode on the side wall and / or the bottom of the water storage structure.

8. A sterilizing water generating device of a washing apparatus, characterized by, The disinfectant water generating device comprises a water storage structure and the electrolytic disinfection assembly of the washing equipment according to any one of claims 1-7, the top of the water storage structure is provided with an electrode fixing frame, the discharge electrode and the reaction tube of the electrolytic disinfection assembly are arranged in the electrode fixing frame, the electrode fixing frame is formed with an air inlet channel communicating with the reaction tube, and the ground electrode of the electrolytic disinfection assembly is arranged at the position corresponding to the discharge electrode on the side wall or the bottom of the water storage structure.

9. A washing apparatus characterized by comprising: The washing device comprises an inner container, a washing assembly and the electrolytic disinfection assembly of the washing device according to any one of claims 1-7, the electrolytic disinfection assembly is communicated with the washing assembly, the washing assembly is communicated with the inner container, and the disinfection water produced by the electrolytic disinfection assembly can wash the tableware in the inner container through the washing assembly.

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