Condensing assembly, plasma-activated water preparation device, and dishwasher

Abstract

The application relates to a condensing assembly, a plasma-activated water preparation device and a dishwasher. The condensing assembly comprises a main body with an inner cavity inside, and a heat exchange component arranged in the inner cavity and used for heat exchange of target medium entering the inner cavity; part of the inner cavity is configured as a storage area for storing condensed water formed by heat exchange of the target medium. In the plasma-activated water preparation module, the high-temperature and high-humidity target medium can be condensed in the inner cavity to form condensed water and flow into the storage area, so that the target medium is subjected to gas-liquid separation, and the probability that the high-temperature and high-humidity target medium enters the discharge area to cause unstable discharge and affect the sterilization effect can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of plasma-activated water preparation technology, and in particular to a condensation component, a plasma-activated water preparation device, and a dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, disinfection and sterilization functions are increasingly emphasized in everyday cleaning equipment, such as dishwashers, which currently typically use plasma-activated water to disinfect and sterilize tableware, dishwasher inner tubs, or pipes.

[0003] However, during the preparation of plasma-activated water, the target medium needs to be continuously introduced into the solution to be treated, and the plasma discharge process will release heat, causing the high-temperature and high-humidity target medium to enter the discharge area, resulting in unstable discharge and thus affecting the sterilization effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a condensation component, a plasma-activated water preparation device, and a dishwasher to address the problem that unstable discharge easily occurs during the current preparation process of plasma-activated water, which affects the sterilization effect.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a condensation assembly connected to the circulating gas path of a plasma-activated water preparation device, the condensation assembly comprising:

[0006] The main body has an internal cavity; and

[0007] A heat exchanger is disposed in the inner cavity and is used to exchange heat with the target medium entering the inner cavity;

[0008] Part of the inner cavity is configured as a storage area for storing condensate formed by the heat exchange of the target medium.

[0009] The above structure allows for gas-liquid separation of the high-temperature, high-humidity target medium generated by the plasma-activated water preparation device, reducing its water content. This decreases the probability of the high-temperature, high-humidity target medium entering the discharge region, causing discharge instability, and ultimately affecting the sterilization effect.

[0010] In some embodiments, the condensation assembly further includes an adjusting element, and the main body is provided with a reflux port communicating with the storage area. The reflux port is used to communicate with the tank containing the solution to be treated in the plasma activated water preparation device.

[0011] The adjusting component has a sealing position for sealing the reflux port and an opening position for opening the reflux port.

[0012] With the above structure, after the target medium is separated into gas and liquid, the condensate formed by condensation can flow back to the plasma activated water preparation device through the return port, realizing the recycling of condensate and reducing the probability that the high temperature and high humidity target medium will enter the discharge area, causing discharge instability and ultimately affecting the sterilization effect.

[0013] In some embodiments, the adjusting member includes a first sealing port and a floating member, wherein the first sealing port communicates with the reflux port and is located between the reflux port and the storage area;

[0014] When the adjusting member is in the sealed position, the floating member is sealed within the first sealing port;

[0015] When the adjusting member is in the open position, the floating member separates from the first sealing port.

[0016] With the above structure, when the condensate in the storage area accumulates to a certain amount, the floating component can smoothly separate from the first sealing port under the buoyancy of the condensate, thereby enabling the adjusting component to smoothly switch between the sealed position and the open position, thus smoothly opening the return port, allowing the condensate in the storage area to smoothly flow back into the box of the plasma activated water preparation device.

[0017] In some embodiments, the floating element is configured to switch the adjusting element from the sealed position to the open position when the air pressure in the storage area is greater than or equal to the air pressure inside the box.

[0018] Therefore, the floating component can separate from the first sealing port under the action of air pressure difference or the buoyancy of condensate, thereby realizing the connection between the storage area and the box, so that the condensate can smoothly enter the box through the return port and mix with the solution to be treated.

[0019] In some embodiments, the regulating member further includes a reflux member and a second sealing port, wherein the reflux member has a reflux cavity inside;

[0020] In the direction of gravity, the first sealing port is opened on the bottom wall of the reflux component, and the second sealing port is opened on the top wall of the reflux component. Both the first sealing port and the second sealing port are in communication with the reflux cavity.

[0021] In the direction of gravity, the height of the second sealing port is greater than the height of the return port;

[0022] When the adjusting member is in the open position, the floating member is located in the return cavity.

[0023] By setting a reflux chamber and creating a height difference between the second sealing port and the reflux port, a portion of condensate can be retained in the reflux chamber. This condensate is used to achieve a liquid seal effect, keeping the inner cavity of the condensation component separate from the external environment and preventing liquid and gas in the box of the plasma activated water preparation device from being drawn back into the condensation component through the reflux port.

[0024] In some embodiments, the adjusting member is configured to open the reflux port unidirectionally from the storage area toward the housing.

[0025] Therefore, when the regulating element is in the open position, the condensate in the storage area can flow back into the tank through the return port, while the solution and gas to be treated in the tank cannot flow back into the storage area through the return port.

[0026] In some embodiments, the main body includes a first sub-part and a second sub-part connected to each other, the first sub-part extending along the direction of gravity, and the second sub-part intersecting with the first sub-part;

[0027] The storage area is formed within the first sub-section;

[0028] The second sub-part has an air inlet and an air outlet that are both connected to the inner cavity. The air inlet and the air outlet are respectively connected to the box in the plasma activated water preparation device that contains the solution to be treated.

[0029] The above structure can divide the inner cavity into a condensation zone and a storage zone, and can reduce the contact between the target medium and the condensate during the condensation process, thereby improving the condensation effect.

[0030] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger includes a plurality of baffles, each of which is spaced apart in the inner cavity and is used to contact the target medium for heat exchange.

[0031] In some embodiments, all of the baffles include a first baffle, which is spaced apart from the air inlet and extends along the direction of gravity to guide the flow of the target medium entering the air inlet.

[0032] In some embodiments, the body is constructed as a thin-layer structure.

[0033] In some embodiments, the condensation assembly further includes a heat dissipation component disposed on the main body, the heat dissipation component and the outer surface of the main body together forming a heat dissipation channel for the flow of heat exchange airflow.

[0034] In some embodiments, the heat dissipation component includes a cover plate and a heat dissipation fan disposed on the cover plate, wherein the cover plate is disposed on the main body and together with the outer surface of the main body to form the heat dissipation channel.

[0035] Secondly, this application provides a plasma-activated water preparation apparatus, comprising:

[0036] The plasma-activated water preparation module has an internal chamber for holding the solution to be treated;

[0037] The condensation assembly described above is connected to the interior of the housing.

[0038] In some embodiments, the plasma-activated water preparation apparatus further includes a circulating air pump disposed between the condensation assembly and the housing.

[0039] Thirdly, this application provides a dishwasher, including the plasma-activated water preparation apparatus as described above.

[0040] In the aforementioned condensation component, plasma activated water preparation device, and dishwasher, the high-temperature and high-humidity target medium in the plasma activated water preparation module can be condensed in the inner cavity to form condensate water that flows into the storage area, thereby performing gas-liquid separation on the target medium. This reduces the probability that the high-temperature and high-humidity target medium entering the discharge area will cause discharge instability and affect the sterilization effect. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the condensation assembly in some embodiments of this application.

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the condensation assembly in some embodiments of this application.

[0043] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a plasma-activated water preparation apparatus according to some embodiments of this application.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1000, Plasma-activated water preparation device; 100, Condensation component; 200, Plasma-activated water preparation module; 201, Box body; 300, Circulating air pump; 10, Main body; 20, Heat exchanger; 30, Adjusting component; 40, Heat dissipation component; 50, Heat dissipation channel; 11, Inner cavity; 12, Storage area; 13, Return port; 14, First sub-section; 15, Second sub-section; 21, Baffle; 22, First baffle; 31, First sealing port; 32, Floating component; 33, Return component; 34, Second sealing port; 41, Cover plate; 42, Cooling fan; 151, Air inlet; 152, Air outlet; 331, Return cavity; a, Gravity direction. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0047] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0048] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0049] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0052] See Figure 1 One embodiment of this application provides a condensation assembly 100 connected in the circulating gas path of a plasma-activated water preparation device, including a main body 10 and a heat exchanger 20. The main body 10 has an inner cavity 11, and the heat exchanger 20 is disposed in the inner cavity 11 and used to exchange heat with the target medium entering the inner cavity 11. A portion of the inner cavity 11 is configured as a storage area 12 for storing the condensate formed by the heat exchange of the target medium.

[0053] It should be noted that the target medium refers to the working gas that can be used to generate plasma through discharge. The main body 10 refers to the component that provides space for performing the condensation operation. The storage area 12 is formed in the inner cavity 11 of the main body 10 so that the condensate formed by the condensation of the target medium in the inner cavity 11 can smoothly enter the storage area 12 for temporary storage.

[0054] The heat exchanger 20 is a component that specifically performs a condensation operation on the target medium. After the target medium enters the inner cavity 11, it exchanges heat with the heat exchanger 20, thereby forming condensate water, which flows into the storage area 12 for temporary storage.

[0055] The condensation component 100 is connected to the circulation gas path of the plasma activated water preparation device, so that the high temperature and high humidity target medium generated by the plasma activated water preparation device can enter the inner cavity 11. In the inner cavity 11, the condensate in the target medium is separated by heat exchange through the heat exchange component 20, and the condensate is temporarily stored in the storage area 12.

[0056] The above structure allows for gas-liquid separation of the high-temperature, high-humidity target medium generated by the plasma-activated water preparation device, reducing its water content. This decreases the probability of the high-temperature, high-humidity target medium entering the discharge region, causing discharge instability, and ultimately affecting the sterilization effect.

[0057] In some embodiments, the condensation assembly 100 further includes an adjusting member 30, and the main body 10 is provided with a reflux port 13 communicating with the storage area 12. The reflux port 13 is used to communicate with the tank containing the solution to be treated in the plasma activated water preparation device. The adjusting member 30 has a sealed position for sealing the reflux port 13 and an open position for opening the reflux port 13.

[0058] Specifically, the condensate formed in the inner cavity 11 is temporarily stored in the storage area 12. When the regulating element 30 is switched from the sealed position to the open position, the condensate in the storage area 12 can flow unidirectionally from the storage area 12 to the box of the plasma activated water preparation device, so that the condensate can return to the box and mix with the solution to be treated inside.

[0059] When the adjusting element 30 is in the open position, the condensate in the storage area 12 can flow back into the box through the return port 13.

[0060] With the above structure, after the target medium is separated into gas and liquid, the condensate formed by condensation can flow back to the plasma activated water preparation device through the return port 13, realizing the recycling of condensate and reducing the probability that the high temperature and high humidity target medium will enter the discharge area, causing discharge instability and ultimately affecting the sterilization effect.

[0061] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the adjusting member 30 includes a first sealing port 31 and a floating member 32. The first sealing port 31 communicates with the return port 13 and is located between the return port 13 and the storage area 12. When the adjusting member 30 is in the sealed position, the floating member 32 is sealed within the first sealing port 31. When the adjusting member 30 is in the open position, the floating member 32 is separated from the first sealing port 31.

[0062] Specifically, both the first sealing port 31 and the return port 13 are connected to the storage area 12. In the initial state, the floating member 32 can be sealed and inserted into the first sealing port 31, thereby separating the inner cavity 11 from the external environment and allowing the condensate to be temporarily stored in the storage area 12.

[0063] When the condensate in the storage area 12 accumulates to a certain amount, the floating part 32 can be removed from the first sealing port 31 under the buoyancy of the condensate, so that the storage area 12 and the return port 13 are connected through the first sealing port 31. The condensate in the storage area 12 can be returned to the box 201 of the plasma activated water preparation device 1000 through the return port 13, so as to mix with the solution to be treated in the box 201.

[0064] Furthermore, the density of the floating component 32 is less than that of the condensate, so that the floating component 32 can be smoothly separated from the first sealing port 31 under the buoyancy of the condensate, thereby smoothly opening the return port 13.

[0065] In addition, the material of the floating component 32 can be acid-resistant and ozone-resistant, thereby preventing the floating component 32 from reacting with components such as ozone and nitrogen oxides in the target medium.

[0066] With the above structure, when the condensate in the storage area 12 accumulates to a certain amount, the floating component 32 can smoothly separate from the first sealing port 31 under the buoyancy of the condensate, thereby enabling the adjusting component 30 to smoothly switch between the sealed position and the open position, thus smoothly opening the return port 13, so that the condensate in the storage area 12 can smoothly flow back to the box 201 of the plasma activated water preparation device 1000.

[0067] In some embodiments, the floating element 32 is configured to switch the adjusting element 30 from a sealed position to an open position when the air pressure in the storage area 12 is greater than or equal to the air pressure inside the box.

[0068] It should be noted that when using a plasma-activated water preparation device, a circulating air pump is usually installed in the circulating air circuit. The working status of the plasma-activated water preparation device is controlled by turning the circulating air pump on and off.

[0069] When the circulating air pump is turned on, the plasma-activated water preparation device is in operation. At this time, the air pressure in the storage area 12 is lower than the air pressure inside the box. Under the action of the air pressure difference, the floating part 32 is sealed in the first sealing port 31, and the condensate is stored in the storage area 12.

[0070] At this time, the working gas can be successfully separated into gas and liquid in the inner cavity 11, and the dried working gas can enter the discharge area more stably, reducing the probability of unstable discharge.

[0071] When the circulating air pump is turned off, the plasma-activated water preparation device stops working. At this time, the air pressure in the storage area 12 is greater than or equal to the air pressure inside the box. The floating part 32 can separate from the first sealing port 31 under the action of air pressure difference or under the action of buoyancy of condensate, thereby realizing the connection between the storage area 12 and the box, so that the condensate can smoothly enter the box through the return port 13 and mix with the solution to be treated.

[0072] In some embodiments, the adjusting member 30 further includes a return member 33 and a second sealing port 34, the return member 33 having a return cavity 331 inside. In the gravity direction a, the first sealing port 31 is formed on the bottom wall of the return member 33, and the second sealing port 34 is formed on the top wall of the return member 33, both communicating with the return cavity 331. In the gravity direction a, the height of the second sealing port 34 is greater than the height of the return port 13. When the adjusting member 30 is in the open position, the floating member 32 is located within the return cavity 331.

[0073] Specifically, the reflux member 33 is disposed in the inner cavity 11 and located between the storage area 12 and the reflux port 13. The reflux member 33 forms a reflux cavity 331 inside, with a first sealing port 31 opened on the bottom wall of the reflux cavity 331 and a second sealing port 34 opened on the top wall of the reflux cavity 331.

[0074] Therefore, when the height of the condensate in the storage area 12 is higher than the height of the first sealing port 31, the floating element 32 in the first sealing port 31 is dislodged under the buoyancy of the condensate, and the condensate enters the return chamber 331. As the height of the condensate gradually rises, when the height of the condensate exceeds the height of the second sealing port 34, the condensate flows out of the return chamber 331 from the second sealing port 34 and flows out through the return port 13 into the housing of the plasma activated water preparation device.

[0075] Furthermore, in the direction of gravity a, the height of the second sealing port 34 is set to be greater than the height of the return port 13. Thus, after the first condensate return, some condensate will remain in the return chamber 331. This portion of condensate can be liquid-sealed before the next condensate return, preventing liquid and gas in the chamber of the plasma activated water preparation device from being drawn back into the condensation assembly 100 through the return port 13.

[0076] By setting a reflux chamber 331 and setting a height difference between the second sealing port 34 and the reflux port 13, a portion of condensate can be retained in the reflux chamber 331, and a liquid seal effect can be achieved through this portion of condensate, so that the inner cavity 11 of the condensation component 100 is kept separate from the external environment, and liquid and gas in the box of the plasma activated water preparation device are prevented from being drawn back into the condensation component 100 through the reflux port 13.

[0077] In some embodiments, the adjustment member 30 is configured to open the return port 13 unidirectionally from the storage area 12 toward the housing.

[0078] Therefore, when the adjusting component 30 is in the open position, the return port 13 opens unidirectionally from the storage area 12 toward the box. At this time, the condensate in the storage area 12 can flow back into the box through the return port 13, while the solution and gas to be treated in the box cannot flow back into the storage area 12 through the return port 13.

[0079] In some embodiments, the main body 10 includes a first sub-part 14 and a second sub-part 15 connected to each other. The first sub-part 14 extends along the gravitational direction a, and the second sub-part 15 intersects with the first sub-part 14. A storage area 12 is formed within the first sub-part 14. The second sub-part 15 has an air inlet 151 and an air outlet 152, both communicating with the inner cavity 11. The air inlet 151 and the air outlet 152 are respectively connected to the container in the plasma-activated water preparation apparatus that holds the solution to be treated.

[0080] It should be noted that the air inlet 151 refers to the structure opened on the main body 10 for allowing the target medium to enter the inner cavity 11, and the air outlet 152 refers to the structure opened on the main body 10 for allowing the target medium to be discharged from the inner cavity 11 after condensation.

[0081] To facilitate the storage of condensate, the first sub-part 14 and the second sub-part 15 are arranged perpendicular to each other, that is, the first sub-part 14 extends along the direction of gravity a, and the second sub-part 15 extends horizontally, with one end of the first sub-part 14 connected to one end of the second sub-part 15. Thus, the main body 10 is constructed into an inverted L-shaped structure.

[0082] An air inlet 151 is horizontally located at the end where the second sub-section 15 connects to the first sub-section 14, and an air outlet 152 is horizontally located at the other end of the second sub-section 15. When the target medium enters the inner cavity 11 through the air inlet 151, it moves horizontally toward the air outlet 152 and contacts the heat exchanger 20 during its movement, thereby forming condensate. The condensate flows downward under gravity and smoothly enters the storage area 12 of the first sub-section 14.

[0083] The above structure can divide the inner cavity 11 into a condensation zone and a storage zone 12, and can reduce the contact between the target medium and the condensate during the condensation process, thereby improving the condensation effect.

[0084] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger 20 includes a plurality of baffles 21, each baffle 21 being spaced apart in the inner cavity 11 and used for heat exchange with the target medium.

[0085] The baffles 21 are spaced apart from each other. As the target medium flows from the inlet 151 to the outlet 152, it can come into contact with each baffle 21 in sequence, thereby achieving sufficient heat exchange.

[0086] It should be noted that the specific position and number of each baffle 21 can be adjusted according to actual needs in order to improve heat exchange efficiency.

[0087] Furthermore, the baffle 21 may include a metal baffle, which has a better heat exchange effect when in contact with the target medium, thereby improving the condensation heat exchange efficiency.

[0088] In some embodiments, all baffles 21 include a first baffle 22, which is spaced apart from the air inlet 151 and extends along the gravity direction a to guide the flow of the target medium entering the air inlet 151.

[0089] Specifically, when the target medium enters the air inlet 151, it first contacts the first baffle 22 and flows downward along the first baffle 22 toward the storage area 12. During the flow, the target medium contacts the first baffle 22 to exchange heat and form condensate. On the other hand, the formed condensate can flow downward quickly to enter the storage area 12, reducing the path of the condensate in the inner cavity 11, thereby reducing the contact probability between the target medium and the condensate and improving the condensation heat exchange efficiency.

[0090] In some embodiments, the body 10 is configured as a thin-layer structure.

[0091] When the condenser assembly 100 and the plasma-activated water preparation device are applied to a dishwasher, the condenser assembly 100 can be installed on the side wall of the dishwasher. This allows the main body 10 to be configured as a thin-layer structure, fully utilizing the large heat dissipation surface of the dishwasher's side wall and reducing installation space.

[0092] Understandably, when the condensation component 100 and the plasma activated water preparation device are applied to other cleaning equipment, the thin-layer structure of the main body 10 can also achieve the effect of reducing installation space and making full use of the heat dissipation surface, which will not be elaborated here.

[0093] In some embodiments, the condensation assembly 100 further includes a heat dissipation component 40 disposed on the main body 10, wherein the heat dissipation component 40 and the outer surface of the main body 10 together form a heat dissipation channel 50 for the flow of heat exchange airflow.

[0094] Specifically, the heat sink 40 can be used to generate a heat exchange airflow. When the target medium condenses in the inner cavity 11, heat is generated in the inner cavity 11 as condensation proceeds. Therefore, the heat generated during the condensation process can be dissipated by the heat exchange airflow generated by the heat sink 40.

[0095] In some embodiments, the heat sink 40 includes a cover plate 41 and a heat sink fan 42 disposed on the cover plate 41. The cover plate 41 is disposed on the main body 10 and together with the outer surface of the main body 10 forms a heat sink channel 50.

[0096] Specifically, the cover plate 41 covers one side of the outer surface of the main body 10, and the cover plate 41 and the outer surface of the main body 10 together form a heat dissipation channel 50. The heat exchange airflow generated by the heat dissipation fan 42 passes through the heat dissipation channel 50, thereby dissipating the heat generated during the condensation process.

[0097] Furthermore, the cooling fan 42 is positioned at the bottom of the cover plate 41 along the direction of gravity a, thereby forming an upward-flowing heat exchange airflow. When the target medium enters the inner cavity 11 from the air inlet 151, it first flows downward along the first baffle 22. At the same time, the heat exchange airflow flows upward within the heat dissipation channel 50, opposite to the flow direction of the target medium in the inner cavity 11. This increases the contact time between the heat exchange airflow and the target medium, improving heat dissipation efficiency.

[0098] like Figure 4 As shown, based on the same concept as the condensation component 100 described above, this application also provides a plasma activated water preparation device 1000, including a plasma activated water preparation module 200 and the condensation component 100 as described above. The plasma activated water preparation module 200 has a box 201 for containing the solution to be treated, and the condensation component 100 is in communication with the box 201.

[0099] Specifically, the condensation assembly 100 is connected to the interior of the housing 201 through an air inlet 151, an air outlet 152, and a return outlet 13 on the main body 10. Thus, the high-temperature, high-humidity target medium generated inside the housing 201 can enter the inner cavity 11 through the air inlet 151 and condense there. The condensate flows into the storage area 12, and when the return outlet 13 is opened, the condensate can flow back into the housing 201 through the return outlet 13, mixing with the solution to be treated in the housing 201.

[0100] In some embodiments, the plasma-activated water preparation apparatus 1000 further includes a circulating air pump 300, which is disposed between the condensation assembly 100 and the housing 201.

[0101] When the plasma activated water preparation device 1000 is working, the circulating air pump 300 is turned on. At this time, the air pressure in the box 201 is greater than the air pressure in the inner cavity 11, so that the condensate in the storage area 12 cannot flow out to the box 201. At this time, the gas-liquid separation of the target medium is achieved by condensing the target medium, so that the dry gas can enter the discharge area and reduce the probability of discharge instability.

[0102] When the plasma-activated water preparation device 1000 finishes operation, the circulating air pump 300 is turned off. At this time, the air pressure in the storage area 12 is greater than or equal to the air pressure in the box 201. As a result, the floating component 32 can be dislodged from the first sealing port 31 under the action of the air pressure difference or the buoyancy of the condensate, so that the return port 13 is connected to the storage area 12, and the condensate in the storage area 12 can flow smoothly into the box 201 through the return port 13.

[0103] Based on the same concept as the plasma-activated water preparation apparatus 1000 described above, this application also provides a dishwasher, including the plasma-activated water preparation apparatus 1000 as described above.

[0104] In this application, the condenser assembly 100 is mounted on the side wall of the dishwasher and connected to the circulating gas path of the plasma activated water preparation device 1000. During the plasma activated water preparation process, the high-temperature and high-humidity target medium enters the inner cavity 11 through the air inlet 151, contacts the heat exchange element 20 in the inner cavity 11 for heat exchange, and forms condensate. The condensate flows into the storage area 12 under the action of gravity, and the dried target medium is discharged from the inner cavity 11 through the air outlet 152.

[0105] When the plasma-activated water preparation device 1000 stops working, the circulating water pump is turned off, making the air pressure in the storage zone 12 greater than or equal to the air pressure in the tank 201. At this time, under the action of the air pressure difference or the buoyancy of the condensate in the storage zone 12, the floating component 32 is dislodged from the first sealing port 31, so that the storage zone 12 is connected to the return port 13, and the condensate flows back to the tank 201 through the return port 13, mixing with the solution to be treated in the tank 201.

[0106] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0107] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A condensing assembly, characterized by, The condensation assembly (100) is connected to the circulating gas path of the plasma activated water preparation device, and the condensation assembly (100) includes: The main body (10) has an internal cavity (11); and A heat exchanger (20) is disposed in the inner cavity (11) and is used to exchange heat with the target medium entering the inner cavity (11); Among them, a portion of the inner cavity (11) is configured as a storage area (12) for storing condensate formed by the target medium after heat exchange. The main body (10) includes a first sub-part (14) and a second sub-part (15) connected to each other. The first sub-part (14) extends along the direction of gravity (a), and the second sub-part (15) intersects with the first sub-part (14). The storage area (12) is formed in the first sub-part (14). The second sub-part (15) has an air inlet (151) and an air outlet (152) that are both connected to the inner cavity (11). The air inlet (151) and the air outlet (152) are respectively connected to the box in the plasma activated water preparation device that contains the solution to be treated.

2. The condensing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The condensation assembly (100) also includes an adjustment component (30), and the main body (10) is also provided with a reflux port (13) communicating with the storage area (12). The reflux port (13) is used to communicate with the tank in the plasma activated water preparation device that contains the solution to be treated. The adjusting member (30) has a sealing position for sealing the reflux port (13) and an opening position for opening the reflux port (13).

3. The condensing assembly of claim 2, wherein, The adjusting member (30) includes a first sealing port (31) and a floating member (32). The first sealing port (31) communicates with the return port (13) and is located between the return port (13) and the storage area (12). When the adjusting member (30) is in the sealed position, the floating member (32) is sealed inside the first sealing port (31); When the adjusting member (30) is in the open position, the floating member (32) separates from the first sealing port (31).

4. The condensing assembly of claim 3, wherein, The floating element (32) is configured to switch the adjusting element (30) from the sealed position to the open position when the air pressure in the storage area (12) is greater than or equal to the air pressure inside the box.

5. The condensation assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjusting member (30) further includes a return member (33) and a second sealing port (34), wherein the return member (33) has a return cavity (331) inside. In the direction of gravity (a), the first sealing port (31) is opened on the bottom wall of the return component (33), and the second sealing port (34) is opened on the top wall of the return component (33). Both the first sealing port (31) and the second sealing port (34) are connected to the return cavity (331). In the direction of gravity (a), the height of the second sealing port (34) is greater than the height of the return port (13); When the adjusting member (30) is in the open position, the floating member (32) is located in the return cavity (331).

6. The condensation assembly according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The adjusting element (30) is configured to open the reflux port (13) unidirectionally from the storage area (12) toward the housing.

7. The condensing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The heat exchanger (20) includes a plurality of baffles (21), each of the baffles (21) being spaced apart in the inner cavity (11) and used to contact the target medium for heat exchange.

8. The condensing assembly of claim 7, wherein, All of the baffles (21) include a first baffle (22), which is spaced apart from the air inlet (151) and extends along the direction of gravity (a) to guide the flow of the target medium entering the air inlet (151).

9. The condensing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The main body (10) is constructed as a thin-layer structure.

10. The condensing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The condensation assembly (100) also includes a heat sink (40) disposed on the main body (10), the heat sink (40) and the outer surface of the main body (10) together enclose a heat dissipation channel (50) for the flow of heat exchange air.

11. The condensing assembly of claim 10, wherein, The heat dissipation component (40) includes a cover plate (41) and a heat dissipation fan (42) disposed on the cover plate (41). The cover plate (41) is disposed on the main body (10) and together with the outer surface of the main body (10) to form the heat dissipation channel (50).

12. A device for the preparation of plasma-activated water, characterized in that it comprises: include: The plasma-activated water preparation module (200) has an internal chamber (201) for holding the solution to be treated. ； The condenser assembly (100) as described in any one of claims 1-11 is in communication with the interior of the housing (201).

13. The device for producing plasma-activated water according to claim 12, characterized in that, The plasma-activated water preparation device (1000) further includes a circulating air pump (300), which is disposed between the condensation component (100) and the housing (201).

14. A dishwasher, characterized in that Includes the plasma-activated water preparation apparatus (1000) as described in claim 12 or 13.

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