Kitchen utensil drying device

Abstract

This invention discloses a kitchenware drying device, relating to the field of household appliance technology. The invention includes a main body, a fan drying assembly, and a cover plate. The main body has a first receiving cavity, a second receiving cavity, a diversion cavity, and a diversion cavity. The fan drying assembly is located within the diversion cavity, and its air inlet communicates with the diversion cavity to introduce external airflow into the diversion cavity, which then flows into the diversion cavity. The cover plate is installed at the opening of the diversion cavity and is detachably connected to the main body to direct the airflow from the diversion cavity into the first and second receiving cavities respectively, for drying the kitchenware. A sealed air duct is set within the diversion cavity, which allows for the diversion of airflow between different receiving cavities. The cover plate can be removed for cleaning of the diversion cavity, thus preventing the accumulation of impurities in the sealed air duct and reducing the difficulty of cleaning the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a kitchenware drying device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing kitchen utensil drying devices typically store knives, cutting boards, and chopsticks, and also feature ultraviolet sterilization and / or drying functions. However, these devices are usually semi-open, allowing dust or other impurities to enter and potentially cause secondary contamination of the utensils. While devices with drying functions often include air ducts, impurities entering the device during the drying process tend to adhere to components within the air ducts, increasing the difficulty of cleaning the device. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a kitchenware drying apparatus that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] This invention provides a kitchen utensil drying device, the device comprising:

[0005] The main body has a first accommodating cavity, a second accommodating cavity, a diversion cavity, and a drainage cavity. The first accommodating cavity and the diversion cavity are connected through a first air outlet, the second accommodating cavity and the diversion cavity are connected through a second air outlet, and the drainage cavity and the diversion cavity are connected through a drainage hole.

[0006] A fan drying assembly is located inside the drainage cavity, and the air inlet of the fan drying assembly is connected to the drainage cavity so as to introduce external airflow into the drainage cavity through the air inlet and flow from the drainage cavity into the diversion cavity;

[0007] A cover plate is installed at the opening of the diversion cavity to close the diversion cavity, wherein the cover plate is detachably connected to the body.

[0008] Optionally, the device further includes an air regulating plate fixed to the end face of the cover plate near the diversion cavity, wherein the air regulating plate at least partially covers the first air outlet; and / or,

[0009] The air regulating plate at least partially covers the second air outlet to reduce the amount of air entering the first accommodating cavity and / or the second accommodating cavity through the air regulating plate.

[0010] Optionally, the cover plate is provided with a mounting groove, and the air regulating plate is provided with a protrusion at one end near the cover plate, the protrusion being interference-fitted with the mounting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the opening of the diversion cavity is located on the back side of the body.

[0012] Optionally, the diversion cavity is located below the second accommodating cavity, and the air regulating plate extends through the first air outlet or the second air outlet along the width direction of the body.

[0013] Optionally, the device further includes a door panel assembly connected to the body to seal the first accommodating cavity, and a third air outlet communicating with the second accommodating cavity is provided on the cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity away from the first air outlet, so that the airflow entering the first accommodating cavity flows into the second accommodating cavity from the third air outlet.

[0014] Optionally, a tool positioning groove for inserting a tool is also provided on the top surface of the body. The tool positioning groove is connected to the first accommodating cavity so that a portion of the airflow located in the first accommodating cavity can be discharged from the body through the tool positioning groove.

[0015] Optionally, the end face of the cover plate away from the diversion cavity is also provided with two spaced-apart first buckles, so that the power cord of the fan drying assembly is wound around the two first buckles.

[0016] Optionally, the main body is further provided with a positioning groove, and the end face of the cover plate near the main body is provided with a positioning boss. The positioning boss and the positioning groove are fitted together with a clearance to limit the assembly position of the cover plate on the main body, wherein the cover plate and the main body are snapped together and fixed.

[0017] Optionally, a second buckle is provided on the end face of the cover plate near the main body, and a fixing groove that matches the shape of the second buckle is provided on the main body at a corresponding position; or,

[0018] A fixing groove is provided on the end face of the cover plate near the body, and a second buckle that matches the shape of the fixing groove is provided on the corresponding position of the body.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention includes a main body, a fan drying assembly, and a cover plate. The main body has a first receiving cavity, a second receiving cavity, a diversion cavity, and a drainage cavity. The first receiving cavity and the diversion cavity are connected through a first air outlet, the second receiving cavity and the diversion cavity are connected through a second air outlet, and the drainage cavity and the diversion cavity are connected through a drainage hole. The fan drying assembly is located within the drainage cavity, and its air inlet is connected to the drainage cavity to introduce external airflow into the drainage cavity and allow it to flow into the diversion cavity. The cover plate is installed at the opening of the diversion cavity to close it. The cover plate is detachably connected to the main body. Airflow from the diversion cavity is directed into the first and second receiving cavities through the first and second air outlets to dry the kitchen utensils within the first and second receiving cavities. By setting the sealed air duct inside the diversion chamber, the airflow of different accommodating chambers can be diverted. The cover plate can be removed to clean the diversion chamber, thereby avoiding the accumulation of impurities in the sealed air duct and reducing the difficulty of cleaning the device.

[0020] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are specifically listed below. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings.

[0022] In the attached diagram:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a kitchenware drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a rear view structural diagram of a kitchenware drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the body and cover plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a cover plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5This is a first cross-sectional structural diagram of a kitchenware drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at center A;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a second cross-sectional structural diagram of a kitchenware drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a third cross-sectional structural diagram of a kitchenware drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B;

[0032] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C;

[0033] Reference numerals: 1. Body; 101. First accommodating cavity; 102. Second accommodating cavity; 103. Diverting cavity; 104. Draining cavity; 105. First air outlet; 106. Second air outlet; 107. Draining hole; 108. Third air outlet; 109. Tool positioning groove; 110. Positioning groove; 111. Fixing slot; 2. Fan drying assembly; 201. Air inlet; 202. Power cord; 3. Cover plate; 301. Mounting groove; 302. First buckle; 303. Second buckle; 304. Positioning boss; 4. Air regulating plate; 401. Protrusion; 5. Door panel assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-10 This invention provides a kitchenware drying device, which may include a main body 1, a fan drying assembly 2, and a cover plate 3, wherein:

[0036] The main body 1 has a first accommodating cavity 101, a second accommodating cavity 102, a diversion cavity 103, and a drainage cavity 104. The first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102 are used to hold kitchen utensils, including but not limited to spatulas, spoons, knives, and cutting boards. The first accommodating cavity 101 and the diversion cavity 103 are connected through a first air outlet 105, the second accommodating cavity 102 and the diversion cavity 103 are connected through a second air outlet 106, and the drainage cavity 104 and the diversion cavity 103 are connected through a drainage hole 107. The fan drying assembly 2 is located within the drainage cavity 104, and the air inlet 201 of the fan drying assembly 2 is connected to the drainage cavity 104. The fan drying assembly 2 may include a drying fan and a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) thermistor ceramic, which generates pressure and hot air to dry the kitchen utensils. External airflow (air located outside the main body 1) is introduced into the drainage cavity 104 through the air inlet 201, and flows from the drainage cavity 104 into the diversion cavity 103.

[0037] The cover plate 3 is installed at the opening of the diversion cavity 103 to seal the diversion cavity 103. The cover plate 3 is detachably connected to the body 1. For example, the detachable connection can include snap-fit, threaded connection, etc. Airflow from the diversion cavity 103 is sent into the first receiving cavity 101 and the second receiving cavity 102 through the first air outlet 105 and the second air outlet 106, respectively, to dry the kitchen utensils in the first receiving cavity 101 and the second receiving cavity 102. A sealed air duct is set within the diversion cavity 103, which allows for the diversion of airflow between different receiving cavities. The cover plate 3 can be disassembled for cleaning of the diversion cavity 103, thereby preventing the accumulation of impurities in the sealed air duct and reducing the difficulty of cleaning the device.

[0038] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the device may further include an air regulating plate 4, which is fixed to the end face of the cover plate 3 near the diversion cavity 103, wherein the air regulating plate 4 at least partially covers the first air outlet 105; and / or, the air regulating plate 4 at least partially covers the second air outlet 106, so as to reduce the air volume entering the first receiving cavity 101 and / or the second receiving cavity 102 from the diversion cavity 103 through the air regulating plate 4.

[0039] In other words, the air regulating plate 4 can reduce or completely close the gaps in the first air outlet 105 or the second air outlet 106. Thus, when the air regulating plate 4 covers the first air outlet 105, it reduces the amount of air entering the first receiving cavity 101 from the diversion cavity 103, thereby increasing the amount of air entering the second receiving cavity 102 from the diversion cavity 103. This can improve the drying efficiency of the kitchenware in the second receiving cavity 102. When the air regulating plate 4 covers the second air outlet 106, it reduces the amount of air entering the second receiving cavity 102 from the diversion cavity 103, thereby increasing the amount of air entering the first receiving cavity 101 from the diversion cavity 103. This can improve the drying efficiency of the kitchenware in the first receiving cavity 101.

[0040] In addition, when there are at least two air regulating plates 4, the air regulating plates 4 can also cover the first air outlet 105 and the second air outlet 106 at the same time, thereby reducing the amount of air entering the first receiving cavity 101 and the second receiving cavity 102 from the diversion cavity 103 at the same time.

[0041] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the cover plate 3 has a mounting groove 301, and the air regulating plate 4 has a protrusion 401 near one end of the cover plate 3. The protrusion 401 is press-fitted with the mounting groove 301. The air regulating plate 4 can be strip-shaped, thus at least partially covering the second air outlet 106 while avoiding obstruction of the lateral airflow within the diversion cavity 103. During assembly, the air regulating plate 4 is press-fitted onto the cover plate 3 via the protrusion 401, forming an integral unit with the cover plate 3. The cover plate 3 is then detachably fixed to the body 1.

[0042] In one optional embodiment of the invention, the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the body 1. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 8As shown, the width direction W is defined from the front to the back or from the back to the front of the device. The first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102 can be arranged side by side. The opening of the first accommodating cavity 101 is located on the front of the main body 1, the openings of the second accommodating cavity 102 and the drainage cavity 104 are located on the side of the main body 1, and the opening of the diversion cavity 103 is located on the back of the main body 1. The first accommodating cavity 101 can be used to hold kitchen utensils such as spatulas, chopsticks, spoons, or knives, while the second accommodating cavity 102 can be used to hold cutting boards. Therefore, when a large number of kitchen utensils are placed in the first accommodating cavity 101, or when the drying area of ​​the cutting board in the second accommodating cavity 102 is large, the airflow entering the first accommodating cavity 101 or the second accommodating cavity 102 can be increased by adding the air regulating plate 4, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the kitchen utensils in the first accommodating cavity 101 or the second accommodating cavity 102. To facilitate the placement of the cutting board on both sides, the second accommodating cavity 102 can be a rectangular space formed by penetrating both sides (left and right sides) of the main body 1.

[0043] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 6 As shown, the diversion cavity 103 is located below the second accommodating cavity 102, and the air regulating plate 4 extends through the first air outlet 105 or the second air outlet 106 along the width direction of the body 1. Therefore, the air regulating plate 4 can horizontally penetrate the first air outlet 105 or the second air outlet 106, thereby improving the coverage effect of the first air outlet 105 or the second air outlet 106 while ensuring that the lateral airflow within the diversion cavity 103 is not obstructed.

[0044] Multiple air regulating plates 4 can be provided along the length direction L of the cover plate 3 (or along the length direction of the body 1), as shown in the figure. Figure 1 As shown, the length direction L of the device is defined from left to right or right to left, and multiple first air outlets 105 or second air outlets 106 are correspondingly provided. Therefore, the user can select the number of air regulating plates 4 mounted on the cover plate 3 based on the number of kitchen utensils placed in the first accommodating cavity 101 or the drying area of ​​the kitchen utensils in the second accommodating cavity 102. For example, if the number of kitchen utensils placed in the first accommodating cavity 101 exceeds the number specified in the product manual, resulting in poor drying effect, the airflow distribution can be adjusted using the air regulating plates 4 to improve the drying effect of the kitchen utensils in the first accommodating cavity 101. Thus, the airflow levels corresponding to the airflow of the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102 can be set using the air regulating plates 4, improving the user experience.

[0045] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the device may further include a door panel assembly 5, which is connected to the body 1 to seal the first accommodating cavity 101. A third air outlet 108, communicating with the second accommodating cavity 102, is provided on the cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity 101 away from the first air outlet 105, so that the airflow entering the first accommodating cavity 101 flows into the second accommodating cavity 102 through the third air outlet 108. The door panel assembly 5 seals the first accommodating cavity 101, preventing the kitchenware located in the first accommodating cavity 101 from being contaminated by external dust or other impurities. Thus, the airflow entering the first accommodating cavity 101 enters the second accommodating cavity 102 through the third air outlet 108, and then exits to the outside of the body 1 through the opening of the second accommodating cavity 102, thereby completing one cycle of the drying airflow for the kitchenware in the first accommodating cavity 101.

[0046] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, to facilitate the storage of the cutting tools, a cutting tool positioning groove 109 is provided on the top surface of the main body 1 for inserting the cutting tool (the blade portion). The cutting tool positioning groove 109 communicates with the first receiving cavity 101, allowing a portion of the airflow within the first receiving cavity 101 to be discharged outside the main body 1 through the cutting tool positioning groove 109. Thus, a portion of the airflow entering the first receiving cavity 101 enters the second receiving cavity 102 through the third air outlet 108, while the remaining airflow is discharged outside the main body 1 through the cutting tool positioning groove 109. This increases the airflow through the cutting tool, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the tool.

[0047] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, two spaced-apart first clips 302 are also provided on the end face of the cover plate 3 away from the diversion cavity 103, so that the power cord 202 of the fan drying assembly 2 can be wound around the two first clips 302. For example, the first clips 302 are provided with C-shaped openings, and the C-shaped clips of the two first clips 302 are arranged opposite to each other. The first clips 302 can be used to wind and store redundant power cords 202, making the power cords 202 neat and tidy.

[0048] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 4 and Figure 10As shown, the main body 1 is also provided with a positioning groove 110. The opening of the positioning groove 110 can be set downward. The end face of the cover plate 3 near the main body 1 is provided with a positioning boss 304. The positioning boss 304 and the positioning groove 110 are fitted with a clearance to limit the assembly position of the cover plate 3 on the main body 1. The cover plate 3 and the main body 1 are snapped together and fixed.

[0049] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, a second buckle 303 is provided on the end face of the cover plate 3 near the body 1, and a fixing groove 111 that matches the shape of the second buckle 303 is provided on the corresponding position of the body 1.

[0050] In another example, a fixing groove 111 is provided on the end face of the cover plate 3 near the body 1, and a second buckle 303 that matches the shape of the fixing groove 111 is provided on the corresponding position of the body 1. Thus, the cover plate 3 and the body 1 are engaged by the cooperation of the second buckle 303 and the fixing groove 111.

[0051] To further improve the connection stability between the cover plate 3 and the body 1, the cover plate 3 and the body 1 can also be connected by screws or other fasteners.

[0052] In an optional embodiment of the invention, the device may further include a sterilization component, which may be installed in the first accommodating cavity 101 or the second accommodating cavity 102, or respectively installed in the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102, to sterilize kitchen utensils located in the first accommodating cavity 101 and / or the second accommodating cavity 102. For example, the sterilization component may be an ultraviolet lamp.

[0053] In summary, this invention discloses a kitchenware drying device, which may include a main body 1, a fan drying assembly 2, and a cover plate 3. The main body 1 has a first accommodating cavity 101, a second accommodating cavity 102, a diversion cavity 103, and a drainage cavity 104. The first accommodating cavity 101 and the diversion cavity 103 are connected through a first air outlet 105, the second accommodating cavity 102 and the diversion cavity 103 are connected through a second air outlet 106, and the drainage cavity 104 and the diversion cavity 103 are connected through a drainage hole 107. The fan drying assembly 2 is located within the drainage cavity 104, and the air inlet 201 of the fan drying assembly 2 is connected to the drainage cavity 104, so that external airflow is introduced into the drainage cavity 104 through the air inlet 201 and flows from the drainage cavity 104 into the diversion cavity 103. The cover plate 3 is installed at the opening of the diversion cavity 103 to seal the diversion cavity 103. The cover plate 3 is detachably connected to the main body 1. Airflow from the diversion cavity 103 is directed into the first receiving cavity 101 and the second receiving cavity 102 via the first air outlet 105 and the second air outlet 106, respectively, to dry the kitchen utensils within the first receiving cavity 101 and the second receiving cavity 102. The sealed air duct is located within the diversion cavity 103, which allows for the diversion of airflow between different receiving cavities. The cover plate 3 can be disassembled for cleaning of the diversion cavity 103, thus preventing the accumulation of impurities within the sealed air duct and reducing the difficulty of cleaning the device.

[0054] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0055] It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that any combination of the above embodiments is feasible, and therefore any combination of the above embodiments is an implementation scheme of the present invention. However, due to space limitations, this specification will not describe them in detail here.

[0056] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0057] Similarly, it should be understood that, in order to simplify the invention and aid in understanding one or more of the various aspects of the invention, in the description of exemplary embodiments of the invention above, various features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof.

[0058] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

Claims

1. A kitchen utensil drying device, characterized in that, The device includes: The main body (1) has a first accommodating cavity (101), a second accommodating cavity (102), a diversion cavity (103), and a drainage cavity (104). The first accommodating cavity (101) and the diversion cavity (103) are connected through a first air outlet (105), the second accommodating cavity (102) and the diversion cavity (103) are connected through a second air outlet (106), and the drainage cavity (104) and the diversion cavity (103) are connected through a drainage hole (107). The opening of the diversion cavity (103) is located on the back of the main body (1). A fan drying assembly (2) is located in the drainage cavity (104), and the air inlet (201) of the fan drying assembly (2) is connected to the drainage cavity (104) so ​​as to introduce external airflow into the drainage cavity (104) through the air inlet (201) and flow from the drainage cavity (104) into the diversion cavity (103); Cover plate (3), the cover plate (3) is installed at the opening of the diversion cavity (103) to close the diversion cavity (103), wherein the cover plate (3) is detachably connected to the body (1); Air regulating plate (4) is fixed to the end face of the cover plate (3) near the diversion cavity (103).

2. The kitchenware drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air regulating plate (4) at least partially covers the first air outlet (105); and / or, The air regulating plate (4) at least partially covers the second air outlet (106) to reduce the amount of airflow from the diversion cavity (103) into the first accommodating cavity (101) and / or the second accommodating cavity (102).

3. The kitchen utensil drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate (3) has an installation groove (301), and the air regulating plate (4) has a protrusion (401) at one end near the cover plate (3). The protrusion (401) is interference-fitted with the installation groove (301).

4. The kitchen utensil drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air regulating plate (4) extends through the first air outlet (105) or the second air outlet (106) along the width direction of the body (1).

5. The kitchen utensil drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device further includes a door panel assembly (5), which is connected to the body (1) to close the first accommodating cavity (101). A third air outlet (108) communicating with the second accommodating cavity (102) is provided on the cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity (101) away from the first air outlet (105), so that the airflow entering the first accommodating cavity (101) flows into the second accommodating cavity (102) from the third air outlet (108).

6. The kitchen utensil drying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top surface of the body (1) is also provided with a tool positioning groove (109) for inserting a tool. The tool positioning groove (109) is connected to the first accommodating cavity (101) so that a portion of the airflow located in the first accommodating cavity (101) is discharged out of the body (1) through the tool positioning groove (109).

7. The kitchen utensil drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two spaced first buckles (302) are also provided on the end face of the cover plate (3) away from the diversion cavity (103) so that the power cord (202) of the fan drying assembly (2) can be wound around the two first buckles (302).

8. The kitchenware drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) is also provided with a positioning groove (110), and the end face of the cover plate (3) near the main body (1) is provided with a positioning boss (304). The positioning boss (304) and the positioning groove (110) are fitted together with a clearance to limit the assembly position of the cover plate (3) on the main body (1). The cover plate (3) and the main body (1) are snapped together and fixed.

9. The kitchen utensil drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (3) is provided with a second buckle (303) on the end face near the body (1), and the body (1) is provided with a fixing groove (111) at a corresponding position that matches the shape of the second buckle (303); or, The cover plate (3) is provided with a fixing groove (111) on the end face near the body (1), and a second buckle (303) that matches the shape of the fixing groove (111) is provided on the corresponding position of the body (1).

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