Cleaning equipment and disinfection device

Abstract

The cleaning equipment comprises a water storage tank and the disinfection device, an inner cavity of the water storage tank is constructed to be used for containing water, and the disinfection device is installed on the water storage tank and comprises an anode piece and a cathode piece which extend into the inner cavity and are distributed at intervals; a channel extending upwards is formed between the anode piece and the cathode piece, and bubbles formed by the anode piece and the cathode piece in the electrolysis process are constructed to move upwards along the channel to be separated from the channel. According to the cleaning equipment disclosed by the invention, enriched bubbles generated when the anode plate and the cathode plate work can be separated from the channel between the anode plate and the cathode plate, so that the anode plate and the cathode plate of the disinfection device can be prevented from being adhered with bubbles, the surfaces of the anode plate and the cathode plate can be fully utilized, and the electrolytic efficiency of the disinfection device is improved, so that the production cost is reduced. The disinfection and sterilization effects of the disinfection device are improved, and the use experience of a user is also improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of cleaning machinery, and more precisely, particularly to a cleaning device; the present disclosure also relates to a disinfection device. Background Art

[0002] Environmental sanitation is an important factor affecting the quality of life. Therefore, as people's requirements for quality of life continue to increase, the corresponding requirements for environmental sanitation are also getting higher and higher.

[0003] Therefore, some cleaning equipment that uses electrolytic water devices to achieve disinfection and sterilization functions has appeared on the market. Through electrolytic water technology, the liquid in the clean water bucket can be processed to generate electrolytic water with strong oxidizing properties, which is used to disinfect and clean cleaning parts and floors.

[0004] However, during the operation of the existing electrolytic water device, bubbles generated by electrolysis will adhere to the electrode sheets, which will reduce the electrolysis efficiency and cause the disinfection and sterilization effect to deteriorate, thus affecting the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present disclosure provides a cleaning device and a disinfecting apparatus.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleaning device, comprising:

[0007] a water storage tank, wherein the inner cavity of the water storage tank is configured to contain water;

[0008] A disinfection device is installed on the water tank, comprising an anode plate and a cathode plate extending into the inner cavity and spaced apart; a channel extending upward is formed between the anode plate and the cathode plate, and bubbles formed by the anode plate and the cathode plate during the electrolysis process are constructed to move upward along the channel until they detach from the channel.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, it further includes a body; the water tank is arranged on the body, and the anode plate and the cathode plate are constructed to extend in a direction parallel to the extension direction of the body and / or the extension direction of the water tank.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the disinfection device is in a working state, the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are constructed to extend in a vertical direction.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device includes a bracket, the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are in the shape of a plate, the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are mounted on the bracket, and the upper ends of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are constructed to extend upward in the inner cavity to form the channel with an open end.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode plate and the cathode plate each include a pole piece body, a pole piece portion on the pole piece body, and a connecting portion connecting the pole piece portion to the pole piece body; the connecting portion is constructed to be twisted relative to the pole piece body so that the pole piece portion extends in a vertical direction.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are provided with plate-shaped conductive parts; the disinfection device also includes a lighting assembly, one conductive end of the lighting assembly is clamped on the conductive part of the anode sheet, and the other conductive end is clamped on the conductive part of the cathode sheet.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive portion is constructed by bending the pole piece body, the conductive portion is constructed to be exposed from the through hole set on the side wall of the bracket, and is constructed to form electrical connection ends for electrical connection with external terminals respectively.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device includes a bracket, the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are in the shape of a plate, the lower ends of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are mounted on the bracket, and the upper ends are constructed to extend upward in the inner cavity to form the channel with an open end.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device comprises a bracket, and the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are arranged on the bracket at intervals and are constructed to be wound in a spiral structure.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are configured to be wound along an arc or a folded line.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a mounting cavity isolated from the inner cavity is provided on the bracket; the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are wound around the circumferential outer side of the mounting cavity;

[0019] The disinfection device further includes a lighting assembly, which is disposed in the installation cavity and is configured to emit light when the disinfection device is in operation.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet is configured to extend to the outside of the water tank, and the other end is configured to be wound to be respectively connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the lighting assembly.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the other ends of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet extend into the installation cavity and form a plug-in end for connecting to the lighting assembly.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the top wall and / or the bottom wall and / or the side wall of the installation cavity are made of a transparent or translucent material.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a straight line segment and an arc segment forming a receiving cavity are provided on the bracket, and the receiving cavity is used to receive the anode sheet and the cathode sheet, and its shape is constructed to match the shape of the inner cavity of the water tank; one end of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet extends from the straight line segment and forms an electrical connection end on the outer side of the straight line segment to be electrically connected to the external terminal.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the distance between the anode plate and the cathode plate is 0.3 mm to 3 mm.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device includes a bracket, and the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are configured to be integrally formed with the bracket through an insert injection molding process.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device further comprises an upper cover, on which is provided limiting grooves corresponding to the positions of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet, and the anode sheet and the cathode sheet are engaged in the limiting grooves.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a disinfection device is provided, comprising an anode sheet and a cathode sheet that are spaced apart; a channel extending upward is formed between the anode sheet and the cathode sheet, and bubbles formed by the anode sheet and the cathode sheet during the electrolysis process are constructed to move upward along the channel until they detach from the channel.

[0028] In the cleaning device disclosed herein, the enriched bubbles generated when the anode and cathode sheets are working can be separated from the channel between the anode and cathode sheets, thereby ensuring that no bubbles are attached to the anode and cathode sheets of the disinfection device, so that the surfaces of the anode and cathode sheets can be fully utilized, and the disinfection and sterilization effect of the disinfection device is improved by improving the electrolysis efficiency of the disinfection device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0029] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 1 is a front schematic diagram of a cleaning device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 2 is a side schematic diagram of a cleaning device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 3is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a disinfection device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 4 is a front schematic diagram of a disinfection device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 5 is a side schematic diagram of a disinfection device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 6 is a top view schematic diagram of a disinfection device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another cleaning device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another disinfection device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Fig. 9 is a top view schematic diagram of another disinfection device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another disinfection device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Fig.12 is another schematic diagram of the arrangement of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Fig.13 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a lighting assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Fig.14 is a top view schematic diagram of another disinfection device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Fig.15 is an internal schematic diagram of another disinfection device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Fig.16 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another disinfection device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Fig.17 is an exploded schematic diagram of another disinfection device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Fig.18 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another lighting assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Fig.19is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an upper cover of another disinfection device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Fig. 20 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pole piece portion, pole piece body, conductive portion and connecting portion provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figures 1 to 20 The corresponding relationship between the component names and reference numerals is as follows:

[0052] 1. Water storage tank; 11. Inner cavity; 2. Disinfection device; 201. Pole piece; 202. Pole piece body; 203. Conducting part; 204. Connecting part; 21. Anode piece; 22. Cathode piece; 23. Channel; 24. Bracket; 241. Straight segment; 242. Arc segment; 243. Sealing part; 25. Plug-in slot; 26. Mounting part; 27. Mounting cavity; 28. Plug-in terminal; 3. Lighting component; 31. Conducting terminal; 32. Chamber; 4. Upper cover; 41. Limiting slot; 42. Sealing rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0054] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or uses.

[0055] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered as part of the specification.

[0056] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0057] The specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0058] In this document, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, etc. are only used to indicate the relative position relationship between related parts, rather than to limit the absolute positions of these related parts.

[0059] In this article, "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish each other, and do not indicate the importance and order, or the premise of each other's existence.

[0060] In this document, “equal”, “same”, etc. are not strictly limited in a mathematical and / or geometric sense, but also include errors that can be understood by those skilled in the art and are allowed in manufacturing or use.

[0061] Unless otherwise stated, the numerical ranges herein include not only the entire range within its two endpoints but also include several sub-ranges contained therein.

[0062] The present disclosure provides a cleaning device, which may be a handheld cleaning device, such as a handheld cleaning machine, a handheld vacuum cleaner, a handheld floor scrubber, and other handheld cleaning devices known to those skilled in the art. It may also be a sweeping robot, a mopping robot, a sweeping and mopping robot, and other self-moving cleaning devices for cleaning surfaces that need to be cleaned, such as the floor, sofa, and carpet. In an embodiment in which the cleaning device of the present disclosure is a handheld floor scrubber, when the user uses the floor scrubber for cleaning, the user can push the handheld part of the floor scrubber on the ground to move, and use the roller brush assembly to clean the cleaning surface. The cleaning device of the present disclosure includes at least a water storage tank and a disinfection device installed on the water storage tank. Among them, the inner cavity of the water storage tank is configured to hold water, and the disinfection device includes at least an anode plate and a cathode plate extending into the inner cavity. The anode plate and the cathode plate are spaced apart, and a channel extending upward is formed between the anode plate and the cathode plate.

[0063] During the operation of the disinfection device disclosed in the present invention, power is supplied to the anode sheet and the cathode sheet, so that the anode sheet and the cathode sheet can electrolyze the water in the inner cavity to generate a substance with a disinfection function. Moreover, during the electrolysis process, some bubbles will also be generated on the surface of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet. Since a channel extending upward is formed between the anode sheet and the cathode sheet, the bubbles formed during the electrolysis process can move upward along the channel until they are separated from the channel, and will not be attached to the anode sheet and the cathode sheet, thereby preventing the bubbles from affecting the electrolysis of water by the anode sheet and the cathode sheet. The attached bubbles enable the surfaces of the anode sheet and the cathode sheet to be fully utilized, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency of the disinfection device, improving the disinfection and sterilization effect of the disinfection device, and also improving the user experience.

[0064] For ease of understanding, refer to Figures 1 to 20 , the specific structure and working principle of the cleaning device of the present disclosure are described in detail in combination with an embodiment. It should be noted that the present disclosure also provides a disinfection device. In order to keep the text concise, the disinfection device is introduced together with the cleaning device in this article, and it is no longer described separately.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the present disclosure provides a cleaning device, which can be a handheld cleaning device, such as a handheld cleaning machine, a handheld vacuum cleaner, a handheld floor scrubber, and other handheld cleaning devices well known to those skilled in the art. It can also be a sweeping robot, a mopping robot, a sweeping and mopping robot, and other self-moving cleaning devices for cleaning surfaces that need to be cleaned, such as floors, sofas, carpets, etc. In an embodiment in which the cleaning device of the present disclosure is a handheld floor scrubber, when the user uses the floor scrubber for cleaning, the user can push the handheld part of the floor scrubber on the ground to move, and use the roller brush assembly to clean the cleaning surface. The cleaning device of the present disclosure includes at least a water storage tank 1 and a disinfection device 2 installed on the water storage tank 1. Among them, the inner cavity 11 of the water storage tank 1 is constructed to contain water, which can be clean water or water containing cleaning liquid, or sewage.

[0066] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the disinfection device 2 at least includes an anode sheet 21 and a cathode sheet 22 extending into the inner cavity 11. The anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are arranged at intervals, thereby forming a channel 23 extending upward between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. The channel 23 can extend upward in a vertical direction or extend upward in an inclined direction; the channel 23 can extend upward in a straight line or extend upward in a curve.

[0067] Further, such as Figure 5 , Fig. 9 and Fig.15 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 may be distributed alternately, so that both sides of at least one of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can fully participate in the electrolysis process, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency of the disinfection device 2 of the present disclosure.

[0068] During the operation of the disinfection device 2 disclosed in the present invention, the anode plate 21 and the cathode plate 22 are connected to the power supply circuit, so that the anode plate 21 and the cathode plate 22 can electrolyze the water in the inner cavity 11 to generate a substance with a disinfection function. Specifically, the anode plate 21 is connected to the positive pole of the external DC power supply, and the cathode plate 22 is connected to the negative pole of the external DC power supply. In one embodiment of the present invention, the anode plate 21 can be made of a conductive material with a coating such as ruthenium, iridium, and platinum, and the cathode can be made of stainless steel. When the disinfection device 2 is powered on, electrons combine with hydrogen ions ionized from water near the cathode to produce hydrogen; anions in the water or hydroxide ions ionized from water move toward the anode, and under the catalysis of the anode coating, a strong oxidizing gas is generated near the anode, and a part of the gas dissolves in tap water to form a substance with a disinfection function; the other part is scattered into the air and naturally decomposes in the air. Specifically, the type of the strong oxidizing gas is related to the anode coating material, which will not be repeated here.

[0069] It can be understood that the cleaning equipment disclosed in the present invention can also include cleaning parts for cleaning work surfaces such as the ground and the floor. In this way, during the operation of the disinfection device 2 or after the work is completed, water containing disinfection functional substances can be used to clean the work surface or the cleaning parts to disinfect and sterilize the work surface or the cleaning parts and remove germs on the work surface or the cleaning parts.

[0070] As mentioned above, some gas will be generated on the surface of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 during the electrolysis process. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, since an upwardly extending channel 23 is formed between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, the gas formed during the electrolysis process floats upward in the form of bubbles, and these bubbles can move upward along the channel 23 until they are separated from the channel 23, and will not adhere to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. This can prevent bubbles from being enriched on the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, occupying the effective area of ​​the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 for electrolysis, so that the surface of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be fully utilized. The cleaning device disclosed in the present invention improves the disinfection and sterilization effect of the disinfection device 2 by improving the electrolysis efficiency of the disinfection device 2, and also improves the user experience.

[0071] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cleaning device of the present disclosure includes a body, a water storage tank 1 is arranged on the body, and the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are configured to extend in a direction parallel to the extension direction of the body and / or the extension direction of the water storage tank 1. In this way, when the body and / or the water storage tank 1 are placed in a vertical direction, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are arranged in a vertical direction, so that the channel 23 between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extends in the vertical direction, so that the bubbles formed during the electrolysis process can move in the direction opposite to the gravity, that is, in the vertical upward direction, under the action of buoyancy to detach from the channel 23. That is, the bubbles move upward under the action of buoyancy and will not be hindered by the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. The airflow is most easily detached from the channel 23, so that it is more difficult for the bubbles to attach to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22.

[0072] During the use of the cleaning device, when the body and / or the water tank 1 is tilted forward or backward at a certain angle, it can also ensure that the channel 23 between the anode plate 21 and the cathode plate 22 extends obliquely upward, so that the bubbles can escape from the channel 23 along the extension direction of the channel 23 under the action of buoyancy.

[0073] like Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device 2 is in the working state, and the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extend in the vertical direction. That is, the cleaning device of the present disclosure may include an electrolysis state and a working state. In the electrolysis state, the body is placed on the base station in a substantially vertical state. At this time, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extend in the vertical direction, thereby making the channel 23 extend in the vertical direction, so as to facilitate the bubbles formed in the electrolysis process to move in the vertical upward direction to detach from the channel 23. Since the bubbles will not be hindered by the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, it is easiest for the bubbles to detach from the channel 23 at this time, thereby making it more difficult for the bubbles to attach to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. During the use of the cleaning device, the disinfection device 2 may be closed or not, and there is no limitation here.

[0074] The shapes of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be various, such as Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device 2 includes a bracket 24, and the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are in the shape of a plate. The anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are mounted on the bracket 24, and the upper ends of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are configured to extend upward in the inner cavity 11 to form a channel 23 with an open end. Since the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are in the shape of a plate, and the two are parallel and spaced apart, the airflow is not easily obstructed during the upward flow along the channel 23. Moreover, it is also convenient to fix the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 on the bracket 24, so as to prevent the anode sheet 21 and the cathode from contacting and conducting with each other, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the disinfection device 2.

[0075] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, two cathode sheets 22 are provided, and one anode sheet 21 is provided, and the anode sheet 21 is provided in parallel between the two cathode sheets 22. As mentioned above, the substance with a disinfection function is formed on the anode sheet 21. Since the anode sheet 21 is provided in parallel between the two cathode sheets 22, both sides of the anode sheet 21 can fully participate in the electrolysis process, thereby increasing the amount of disinfectant generated, and further improving the disinfection effect of the disinfection device 2.

[0076] like Figures 14 to 17 and Fig. 20As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode plate 21 and the cathode plate 22 each include a pole piece body 202, a pole piece portion 201 on the pole piece body 202, and a connecting portion 204 connecting the pole piece portion 201 to the pole piece body 202; the connecting portion 204 is constructed to be twisted relative to the pole piece body 202 so that the pole piece portion 201 extends in a vertical direction, and the connecting portion 204 is twisted so that the pole piece portion 201 is perpendicular to the pole piece body 202. That is, during the processing of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, the shapes of the electrode body 202, the electrode portion 201 and the connecting portion 204 can be cut out on the whole electrode. Specifically, the whole electrode is sheared from one side to the opposite side to form an equal-width electrode, and the unsheared portion forms the electrode body 202. Then, the sheared equal-width electrode is folded 90° relative to the electrode body 202 to form a twisted connecting portion 204 and a electrode portion 201 perpendicular to the electrode body 202. In the installed state, the electrode portion 201 extends in the vertical direction, and the electrode body 202 extends in the horizontal direction. The extension of the electrode portion 201 in the vertical direction refers to the extension of the electrode portion 201 in the vertical direction during the operation of the disinfection device 2 disclosed in the present invention. In this way, the processing difficulty of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be effectively reduced, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22.

[0077] And as Figures 7 to 9 As shown, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device 2 includes a bracket 24, and the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are arranged on the bracket 24 at intervals and are configured to be wound in a spiral structure. Since the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are wound in a spiral structure, the relative area between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be increased, thereby effectively increasing the amount of substances with disinfection function; and the utilization efficiency of the space in the disinfection device 2 can also be improved, thereby improving the working efficiency of the disinfection device 2.

[0078] Further, such as Figures 8 to 12 As shown, in order to make full use of the two sides of the anode sheet 21, the anode sheet 21 can be located on the inner side of the cathode sheet 22, and the cathode sheet 22 can be wound one more circle. In this way, both sides of the anode sheet 21 can fully participate in the electrolysis process, thereby further increasing the production of substances with disinfection function.

[0079] Specifically, Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are configured to be wound along an arc, so that the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can fit the inner contour of the arc-shaped disinfection device 2. Fig.12As shown, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are configured to be wound along a folded line, so that the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be fitted with the inner contour of the square disinfection device 2. The anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be a spiral structure of a rectangle, triangle or other shape along the folded line, which will not be described in detail here.

[0080] In order to fix the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, as shown in FIG. Fig.15 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device 2 of the present disclosure includes a bracket 24, and the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are configured to be integrally formed with the bracket 24 through an insert injection molding process. Since the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are configured to be integrally formed with the bracket 24 through an insert injection molding process, not only other fixing structures such as screws are not required, but also the spacing between the pole pieces of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be effectively guaranteed, thereby avoiding the situation where the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are short-circuited.

[0081] And as Fig.10 As shown, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, a plug-in slot 25 is provided on the end face of the bracket 24, and the lower sides of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are installed in the plug-in slot 25, and the other side extends upward to form a channel 23 with an open end. In this way, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are fixed in the plug-in slot 25 to prevent the anode sheet 21 and the cathode from contacting and conducting with each other, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the disinfection device 2.

[0082] Furthermore, in order to fix the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, it is prevented that the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are in contact with each other and cause a short circuit. Fig.19 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the disinfection device 2 of the present disclosure also includes an upper cover 4, and a limiting groove 41 corresponding to the position of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 is provided on the upper cover 4. The anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are engaged in the limiting groove 41, thereby ensuring that a gap can be maintained between the electrode parts 201 of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22.

[0083] Among them, Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a straight segment 241 and an arc segment 242 are provided on the bracket 24 to form a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is used to receive the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, and its shape is configured to match the shape of the inner cavity 11 of the water storage tank 1; one end of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extends from the straight segment 241 and forms an electrical connection end electrically connected to the external terminal on the outside of the straight segment 241. Since the straight segment 241 and the arc segment 242 jointly form the receiving cavity, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be wound along an arc, or partly along a folded line and partly along an arc. One end of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extends from the straight segment 241 and forms an electrical connection end electrically connected to the external terminal on the outside of the straight segment 241, thereby facilitating the connection of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 with the external terminal. In this way, the disinfection device 2 of the present disclosure does not need to set up separate terminals for the anode plate 21 and the cathode plate 22. The electrical connection ends of the anode plate 21 and the cathode plate 22 can be directly connected to the external electrical terminals to realize the functions of the anode plate 21 and the cathode plate 22.

[0084] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, mounting portions 26 are provided on opposite sides of the arc segment 242, and the bracket 24 is configured to be assembled in the inner cavity 11 of the water storage tank 1 through the mounting portions 26. Specifically, the disinfection device 2 can be clamped in the inner cavity 11 of the water storage tank 1 by using the mounting portions 26, or a mounting hole can be opened on the mounting portion 26, and the disinfection device 2 can be assembled in the inner cavity 11 of the water storage tank 1 through a mounting member.

[0085] In order to remind the user of the working status of the disinfection device 2, Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a mounting cavity 27 isolated from the inner cavity 11 is provided on the bracket 24; the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are wound around the circumferential outer side of the mounting cavity 27; Fig.13 As shown, the disinfection device 2 also includes a lighting assembly 3, which is arranged in the installation cavity 27 and is configured to emit light when the disinfection device 2 is working. Since the installation cavity 27 is isolated from the inner cavity 11, water in the inner cavity 11 will not enter the installation cavity 27, thereby preventing water from entering the lighting assembly 3, thereby ensuring that the lighting assembly 3 can work normally. In the cleaning device disclosed in the present invention, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are wound around the circumferential outer side of the installation cavity 27, that is, they surround the lighting assembly 3, so that the light provided by the lighting assembly 3 allows the user to clearly see the working status of each position of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, such as the generated bubbles floating upward from each position of the channel 23, thereby improving the user experience.

[0086] Further, such as Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are configured to extend to the outside of the water storage tank 1, and the other end is configured to be wound to be respectively connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the lighting assembly 3. Since the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are wound to be respectively connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the lighting assembly 3, the lighting assembly 3 can be powered by the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, and there is no need to set a separate power supply structure for the lighting assembly 3, so that the structure of the disinfection device 2 can be simpler.

[0087] Specifically, Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the other ends of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extend into the installation cavity 27 and form a plug-in terminal 28 for connecting to the lighting assembly 3. Since the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extend into the installation cavity 27 and form the plug-in terminal 28, the lighting assembly 3 can directly contact and conduct with the plug-in terminal 28, which is convenient for installation. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lighting assembly 3 may include an LED, which provides light through the light emission of the LED. The current when the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are working is usually greater than the working current of the LED, so the lighting assembly 3 also includes a corresponding processing circuit to convert the current connected to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 into the working current of the LED, which will not be described in detail in the present disclosure.

[0088] And as Fig.17 , Fig.18 and Fig. 20 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 of the present disclosure may also both include a conductive portion 203 in the form of a plate, and one conductive end 31 of the lighting component 3 is clamped on the conductive portion 203 of the anode sheet 21, and the other conductive end 31 is clamped on the conductive portion 203 of the cathode sheet 22. In this way, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be used to supply power to the lighting component 3, and there is no need to separately set up a structure for supplying power to the lighting component 3. The conductive portion 203 may be formed by bending the pole piece body 202. Specifically, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive portion 203 may be trimmed on the entire electrode to form the shape of the conductive portion 203, and then the trimmed conductive portion 203 is bent 90° relative to the pole piece body 202 to form a conductive portion 203 perpendicular to the pole piece body 202. In the installed state, the conductive portion 203 extends in the vertical direction, and the pole piece body 202 extends in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. Fig.15 , Fig.16 and Fig.19 As shown, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lighting assembly 3 is disposed in a chamber 32 surrounded by a bracket 24 and an upper cover 4, and the conducting portion 203 is located in the chamber 32. The sealing portion 243 on the bracket 24 and the sealing rib 42 on the upper cover 4 fit each other to prevent water from entering the chamber 32 where the lighting assembly 3 is located.

[0089] In order to make the conductive portion 203 of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 located inside the chamber 32 and the pole piece portion 201 located outside the chamber 32, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be made to penetrate the cavity wall of the chamber 32 during the above-mentioned insert injection molding process, so that the conductive portion 203 is located inside the chamber 32 and the pole piece portion 201 is located outside the chamber 32.

[0090] At the same time, similar to Figure 8 , Fig. 9 In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the conductive portions 203 of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are configured to be exposed from the through holes provided on the side walls of the bracket 24, and are configured to form electrical connection terminals for electrical connection with external terminals. In this way, when the water storage barrel is mounted on the body, the conductive portion 203 is electrically connected to the terminal on the body, and no additional electrical connection terminals are required, thereby simplifying the structure of the disinfection device 2.

[0091] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the top wall and / or the bottom wall and / or the side wall of the installation cavity 27 are made of a transparent or translucent material. Since the top wall and / or the bottom wall and / or the side wall of the installation cavity 27 are made of a transparent or translucent material, the light emitted by the lighting assembly 3 can be transmitted from the top wall and / or the bottom wall and / or the side wall, which is convenient for the user to observe the working status of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 near the lighting assembly 3, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0092] In order to ensure the working efficiency of the disinfection device 2 of the present disclosure and prevent the bubbles formed during the electrolysis from adhering to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the distance between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 is 0.3 mm to 3 mm. The distance between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 is greater than 0.3 mm, which can effectively prevent the bubbles generated by electrolysis from being stuck between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, and ensure that the bubbles can smoothly move upward along the channel 23 to detach from the channel 23. The distance between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 is less than 3 mm, which can effectively reduce the resistance between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, and can effectively increase the current between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency of the disinfection device 2.

[0093] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure also provides a disinfection device 2, which can be applied not only to the above-mentioned cleaning equipment, but also to other fields, which are not listed here one by one. The disinfection device 2 includes an anode sheet 21 and a cathode sheet 22 that are spaced apart; a channel 23 extending upward is formed between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, and bubbles formed by the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 during the electrolysis process are constructed to move upward along the channel 23 until they are separated from the channel 23. The channel 23 extending upward is formed between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, for example, it can be a channel 23 extending vertically upward, or it can be a channel 23 extending obliquely upward; it can be a channel 23 extending upward along a straight line, or it can be a channel 23 extending upward along a curve.

[0094] During the operation of the disinfection device 2 of the present disclosure, the bubbles formed can move upward along the channel 23 until they are separated from the channel 23, and will not adhere to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, so that the surfaces of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be fully utilized, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency of the disinfection device 2. The specific structure and working principle of the disinfection device 2 of the present disclosure are consistent with those described in the above-mentioned cleaning device embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0095] Application scenario 1

[0096] The present disclosure provides a cleaning device, which can be a mopping device, a sweeping and mopping device, or other cleaning device with a mopping function. The cleaning device of the present disclosure comprises at least a water tank 1, a disinfection device 2 mounted on the water tank 1, and a body. The water tank 1 is arranged on the body, and the inner cavity 11 of the water tank 1 is configured to contain water. The disinfection device 2 comprises at least an anode sheet 21, a cathode sheet 22, and a bracket 24 extending into the inner cavity 11. The anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are in the shape of a plate. The lower ends of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are mounted on the bracket 24, and the upper ends are configured to extend upward in the inner cavity 11 to form a channel 23 with an open end.

[0097] During the operation of the disinfection device 2 disclosed in the present invention, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are connected to the power supply circuit, so that the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can electrolyze the water in the inner cavity 11 to generate substances with disinfection function. In addition, some gas will be generated on the surface of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 during the electrolysis process.

[0098] Since the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are in the shape of plates, and the two are parallel and spaced apart, an upwardly extending channel 23 is formed between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, and the gas formed during the electrolysis process floats upward in the form of bubbles, and these bubbles can move upward along the channel 23 until they are separated from the channel 23, and will not adhere to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. This can prevent bubbles from being enriched on the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, occupying the effective area of ​​the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 for electrolysis, so that the surface of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be fully utilized. The cleaning device disclosed in the present invention improves the disinfection and sterilization effect of the disinfection device 2 by improving the electrolysis efficiency of the disinfection device 2, and also improves the user experience.

[0099] There may be two cathode sheets 22, and only one anode sheet 21, and the anode sheet 21 is arranged in parallel between the two cathode sheets 22. Since the anode sheet 21 is arranged in parallel between the two cathode sheets 22, both sides of the anode sheet 21 can fully participate in the electrolysis process, thereby increasing the amount of disinfectant generated, and further improving the disinfection effect of the disinfection device 2.

[0100] Furthermore, when the body is placed in a vertical direction, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are arranged in a vertical direction, so that the channel 23 between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extends in a vertical direction, so that the bubbles formed during the electrolysis process can move in the direction opposite to the gravity, that is, in a vertically upward direction, under the action of buoyancy to detach from the channel 23. That is, the bubbles move upward under the action of buoyancy and will not be hindered by the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. The airflow is most easily detached from the channel 23, making it more difficult for the bubbles to adhere to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. In the use of the cleaning device, when the body is tilted forward or backward at a certain angle, it can also ensure that the channel 23 between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extends obliquely upward, so that the bubbles can detach from the channel 23 along the extension direction of the channel 23 under the action of buoyancy.

[0101] When the disinfection device 2 is in working state, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be extended in the vertical direction. That is, the cleaning device of the present disclosure can include an electrolysis state and a working state. In the electrolysis state, the body is basically placed on the base station in a vertical state. At this time, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 extend in the vertical direction, thereby making the channel 23 extend in the vertical direction, so that the bubbles formed in the electrolysis process move in the vertical upward direction to detach from the channel 23. Since the bubbles will not be hindered by the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, it is easiest for the bubbles to detach from the channel 23 at this time, making it more difficult for the bubbles to attach to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. During the use of the cleaning device, the disinfection device 2 can be turned off or not, and there is no limitation here.

[0102] Application scenario 2

[0103] The present disclosure provides a cleaning device, which at least includes a water storage tank 1 and a disinfection device 2 installed on the water storage tank 1. The inner cavity 11 of the water storage tank 1 is configured to contain water. The disinfection device 2 at least includes an anode sheet 21, a cathode sheet 22 and a bracket 24 extending into the inner cavity 11. The anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are arranged on the bracket 24 at intervals and are configured to be wound in a spiral structure. Since the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are wound in a spiral structure, the relative area between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be increased, thereby effectively increasing the amount of substances with disinfection function; and the utilization efficiency of the space in the disinfection device 2 can also be improved, thereby improving the working efficiency of the disinfection device 2. In order to make full use of the two sides of the anode sheet 21, the anode sheet 21 can be located on the inner side of the cathode sheet 22, and the cathode sheet 22 can be wound one more circle, so that both sides of the anode sheet 21 can be fully involved in the electrolysis process, thereby further increasing the amount of substances with disinfection function.

[0104] Since the anode sheet and the cathode sheet 22 are arranged at intervals, a channel 23 extending upward is formed between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. During the operation of the disinfection device 2 disclosed in the present invention, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are connected to the power supply circuit, so that the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can electrolyze the water in the inner cavity 11 to generate substances with disinfection function. In addition, part of the gas will be generated on the surface of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 during the electrolysis process. Since the channel 23 extending upward is formed between the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, the gas formed during the electrolysis process floats upward in the form of bubbles, and these bubbles can move upward along the channel 23 until they are separated from the channel 23, and will not be attached to the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22. This can prevent the bubbles from being enriched on the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, occupying the effective area of ​​the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 for electrolysis, so that the surface of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 can be fully utilized. The cleaning device disclosed herein improves the disinfection and sterilization effect of the disinfection device 2 by improving the electrolysis efficiency of the disinfection device 2, and also improves the user experience.

[0105] In order to remind the user of the working status of the disinfection device 2, a mounting cavity 27 isolated from the inner cavity 11 is provided on the bracket 24; the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are wound around the circumferential outer side of the mounting cavity 27; the disinfection device 2 also includes a lighting assembly 3, which is arranged in the mounting cavity 27 and is configured to emit light when the disinfection device 2 is working. Since the mounting cavity 27 is isolated from the inner cavity 11, water in the inner cavity 11 will not enter the mounting cavity 27, thereby preventing water from entering the lighting assembly 3, thereby ensuring that the lighting assembly 3 can work normally. In the cleaning device disclosed in the present invention, the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are wound around the circumferential outer side of the mounting cavity 27, that is, they surround the lighting assembly 3, so that the light provided by the lighting assembly 3 allows the user to clearly see the working status of each position of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, such as the generated bubbles floating upward from each position of the channel 23, thereby improving the user experience.

[0106] Furthermore, one end of the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 is configured to extend to the outside of the water storage tank 1, and the other end is configured to be wound to be respectively connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the lighting assembly 3. Since the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22 are wound to be respectively connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the lighting assembly 3, the lighting assembly 3 can be powered by the anode sheet 21 and the cathode sheet 22, and there is no need to set a separate power supply structure for the lighting assembly 3, thereby making the structure of the disinfection device 2 simpler.

[0107] The embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, and the above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The choice of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or technical improvements in the marketplace, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that: include: A water storage tank (1), wherein the inner cavity (11) of the water storage tank (1) is configured to contain water; A disinfection device (2) is installed on the water storage tank (1), comprising an anode plate (21) and a cathode plate (22) extending into the inner cavity (11) and spaced apart; a channel (23) extending upward is formed between the anode plate (21) and the cathode plate (22), and bubbles formed by the anode plate (21) and the cathode plate (22) during the electrolysis process are configured to move upward along the channel (23) until they are separated from the channel (23).

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that It also comprises a machine body; the water storage tank (1) is arranged on the machine body, and the anode plate (21) and the cathode plate (22) are constructed so that their extension direction is parallel to the extension direction of the machine body and / or the extension direction of the water storage tank.

3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the disinfection device (2) is in working condition, the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are configured to extend in a vertical direction.

4. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The disinfection device (2) comprises a bracket (24), the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are in the shape of plates, the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are mounted on the bracket (24), and the upper ends of the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are configured to extend upward in the inner cavity (11) to form the channel (23) having an open end.

5. The cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that The anode plate (21) and cathode plate (22) each comprise a pole plate body (202), a pole plate portion (201) on the pole plate body (202), and a connecting portion (204) connecting the pole plate portion (201) to the pole plate body (202); the connecting portion (204) is configured to be twisted relative to the pole plate body (202) so that the pole plate portion (201) extends in a vertical direction.

6. The cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that The anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are provided with a plate-shaped conducting portion (203); The disinfection device (2) further comprises a lighting assembly (3), wherein one conducting end (31) of the lighting assembly (3) is clamped on the conducting portion (203) of the anode sheet (21), and the other conducting end (31) is clamped on the conducting portion (203) of the cathode sheet (22).

7. The cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that The conducting portion (203) is formed by bending the pole piece body (202), the conducting portion (203) is exposed from a through hole provided on a side wall of the bracket (24), and is respectively formed as electrical connection ends for electrical connection with external terminals.

8. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The disinfection device (2) comprises a support (24), on which the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are arranged at intervals and are structured to be wound in a spiral structure.

9. The cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that The anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are configured to be wound along an arc or a folded line.

10. The cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that The bracket (24) is provided with a mounting cavity (27) isolated from the inner cavity (11); the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are wound around the circumferential outer side of the mounting cavity (27); The disinfection device (2) further comprises a lighting assembly (3), wherein the lighting assembly (3) is arranged in the installation cavity (27) and is configured to emit light when the disinfection device (2) is in operation.

11. The cleaning device according to claim 10, characterized in that One end of the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) is configured to extend to the outside of the water storage tank (1), and the other end is configured to be wound to be respectively connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the lighting assembly (3).

12. The cleaning device according to claim 11, characterized in that The other ends of the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) extend into the installation cavity (27) and form a plug-in end (28) for connecting to the lighting assembly (3).

13. The cleaning device according to claim 11, characterized in that The top wall and / or the bottom wall and / or the side wall of the installation cavity (27) are made of transparent or translucent material.

14. The cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that The support (24) is provided with a straight section (241) and an arc section (242) which enclose a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is used to receive the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22), and its shape is configured to match the shape of the inner cavity (11) of the water storage tank (1); one end of the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) extends from the straight section (241) and forms an electrical connection end on the outside of the straight section (241) which is electrically connected to an external terminal.

15. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The distance between the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) is 0.3 mm to 3 mm.

16. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The disinfection device (2) comprises a bracket (24), and the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are configured to be integrally formed with the bracket (24) through an insert injection molding process.

17. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that The disinfection device (2) further comprises an upper cover (4), the upper cover (4) being provided with a limiting groove (41) corresponding to the position of the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22), and the anode sheet (21) and the cathode sheet (22) are engaged in the limiting groove (41).

18. A disinfection device, characterized in that: The invention comprises anode sheets (21) and cathode sheets (22) which are arranged at intervals; a channel (23) extending upward is formed between the anode sheets (21) and the cathode sheets (22); and bubbles formed by the anode sheets (21) and the cathode sheets (22) during electrolysis are configured to move upward along the channel (23) until they are separated from the channel (23).

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