Self-cleaning container assembly and cleaning method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a self-cleaning container assembly and a cleaning method. The self-cleaning container assembly includes a first flow path and a first valve disposed in the first flow path and a discharge flow path. One end of the first flow path communicates with the interior of the container through the bottom interface of the container, and the other end is used for receiving cleaning fluid from the outside. When the first valve is in the open state, cleaning fluid in the first flow path can enter the interior of the container through the bottom interface. The discharge flow path is used for discharging fluid inside the container to the outside. Thus, a cleaning fluid such as water can be supplied from the bottom of the container assembly with a relatively simple flow path structure, the interior of the whole container assembly can be efficiently and thoroughly cleaned, and blockage remaining in the flow path can be cleared, thereby eliminating the blockage phenomenon.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the structure of a container assembly capable of self-cleaning, and a cleaning method for the container assembly to perform self-cleaning. Background Art

[0002] Currently, after the operation of a soybean milk machine or a juicer, a large amount of food residues remain inside, and their interiors need to be cleaned before reuse. In a feasible cleaning solution, each component of the soybean milk machine or the juicer can be manually disassembled and then manually cleaned. However, the efficiency of this cleaning solution is low, and the cleaning is not thorough enough. In another improved cleaning solution, holes for cleaning fluid (such as water) to enter are formed in the top cover of the soybean milk machine or the juicer, so that the cleaning fluid can enter the interior of the soybean milk machine or the juicer through the holes, and the cleaning fluid is sprayed around through a nozzle for cleaning. Although the efficiency of this cleaning solution has been improved, the cleaning is still not thorough enough, especially the cleaning effect on the top cover and the top of the main body part close to the top cover is poor. In addition, holes for discharging waste are formed at the bottom of the soybean milk machine or the juicer, and the holes for discharging waste are prone to blockage, and neither of the above two typical cleaning solutions can effectively clean the holes for discharging waste. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a self-cleaning container assembly that can achieve efficient and thorough cleaning of the interior of the entire container assembly with a relatively simple flow path structure. Another purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a cleaning method for the above self-cleaning container assembly, which can cooperate with the flow path of the container assembly to supply the cleaning fluid from the bottom to the interior of the container assembly.

[0004] To achieve the above purposes, the present disclosure adopts the following technical solutions.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a self-cleaning container assembly as follows, including:

[0006] A container having a bottom interface formed thereon;

[0007] A cutting and stirring mechanism disposed in the container for cutting and stirring substances put into the interior of the container;

[0008] A heating mechanism capable of heating the container;

[0009] A first flow path, one end of which is communicated with the interior of the container via the bottom interface, and the other end is for receiving cleaning fluid from the outside;

[0010] A first valve, which is disposed in the first flow path to control the opening and closing of the first flow path, so that when the first valve is in the open state, the cleaning fluid entering the first flow path can enter the interior of the container; and

[0011] A discharge flow path, which is used to discharge the fluid inside the container to the outside.

[0012] In an alternative embodiment, a power source is further included, which is disposed in the first flow path and is used to transport the cleaning fluid flowing into the first flow path to the interior of the container.

[0013] In another alternative embodiment, the following are further included:

[0014] A second flow path, which serves as the discharge flow path, one end of the second flow path is communicated with the interior of the container via the bottom interface, and the other end is used to communicate with the outside of the self-cleaning container assembly; and

[0015] A second valve, which is disposed in the second flow path to control the opening and closing of the second flow path, so that when the second valve is in the open state, the cleaning fluid inside the container can be discharged to the outside of the self-cleaning container assembly via the second flow path.

[0016] In another alternative embodiment, the first flow path and the second flow path have a first common part, and the first common part is communicated with the interior of the container via one of the bottom interfaces.

[0017] The self-cleaning container assembly further includes a first common valve, which is disposed in the first common part and is used to control the opening and closing of the first common part.

[0018] In another alternative embodiment, the container is formed with a top interface, and the self-cleaning container assembly further includes:

[0019] A third flow path, one end of which is communicated with the interior of the container via the top interface, and the other end is used to receive the cleaning fluid from the outside; and

[0020] A third valve, which is disposed in the third flow path to control the opening and closing of the third flow path, so that when the third valve is in the open state, the cleaning fluid entering the third flow path can enter the interior of the container.

[0021] In another alternative embodiment, the first flow path and the third flow path have a second common part, and the second common part is used to receive the cleaning fluid from the outside;

[0022] The self-cleaning container assembly further includes a second common valve disposed in the second common portion to control the opening and closing of the second common portion.

[0023] In another alternative solution, a fourth valve is further included. The fourth valve is disposed in the first flow path to control the opening and closing of the first flow path, and the power source is located between the first valve and the fourth valve.

[0024] In another alternative solution, the container includes a first detachable part and a second detachable part. The first detachable part and the second detachable part enclose an internal accommodation space of the container in the assembled state.

[0025] The present disclosure also provides a cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to any one of the above technical solutions, characterized in that it includes a fluid supply step, in which the first valve is opened so that the cleaning fluid is supplied to the interior of the container via the first flow path.

[0026] In an alternative solution, the self-cleaning container assembly includes a power source disposed in the first flow path. In the fluid supply step, the power source is turned on to transport the cleaning fluid to the interior of the container.

[0027] The present disclosure also provides a cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to the above technical solutions, characterized in that the self-cleaning container assembly includes a power source disposed in the first flow path.

[0028] The cleaning method includes a fluid supply step, in which the second common valve, the first valve, the fourth valve, and the first common valve are opened and the power source is turned on, and the second valve and the third valve are closed, so that the cleaning fluid is supplied to the interior of the container via the first flow path under the action of the power source, thereby comprehensively cleaning all parts inside the container.

[0029] The present disclosure also provides a cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to the above technical solutions, characterized in that it includes a fluid supply step, in which the second common valve and the third valve are opened, and the first valve, the fourth valve, and the first common valve are closed, so that the cleaning fluid is supplied to the interior of the container via the third flow path.

[0030] The present disclosure also provides a cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to the above technical solutions, characterized in that the self-cleaning container assembly includes a power source disposed in the first flow path, and the cleaning method includes a fluid supply step, in which

[0031] Open the second common valve, the first valve, the fourth valve, and the first common valve, and turn on the power source. Also, open the third valve and close the second valve so that, under the action of the power source, the cleaning fluid is supplied to the interior of the container via the first flow path, and at the same time, the cleaning fluid is supplied to the interior of the container via the third flow path.

[0032] In an alternative embodiment, during the fluid supply step, turn on the cutting and stirring mechanism to scatter the cleaning fluid.

[0033] In an alternative embodiment, it further includes a fluid discharge step performed after the fluid supply step. In this step, open the second valve and close the second common valve so that the cleaning fluid inside the container can be discharged to the outside via the second flow path.

[0034] The present disclosure also provides a cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly described in the above technical solutions. The self-cleaning container assembly includes a power source disposed in the first flow path. The cleaning method includes a clogging removal step, where

[0035] Open the second common valve, the first valve, the fourth valve, and the second valve, and turn on the power source. Also, close the third valve and the first common valve so that, under the action of the power source, the cleaning fluid is directly supplied from the first flow path to the second flow path, thereby being able to clean the clogging in the second flow path.

[0036] By adopting the above technical solutions, the present disclosure provides a novel self-cleaning container assembly. The self-cleaning container assembly includes a container assembled together, a cutting and stirring mechanism, and a heating mechanism disposed on the container. Further, the self-cleaning container assembly also includes a first flow path, a first valve disposed in the first flow path, and a discharge flow path. One end of the first flow path is communicated with the interior of the container via the bottom interface of the container, and the other end is used to receive the cleaning fluid from the outside. The first valve controls the opening and closing of the first flow path, so that when the first valve is in the open state, the cleaning fluid in the first flow path can enter the interior of the container via the bottom interface, and when the first valve is in the closed state, the first flow path can be blocked. The discharge flow path is used to discharge the fluid inside the container to the outside. In this way, it is possible to supply a cleaning fluid such as water from the bottom of the container assembly with a relatively simple flow path structure. Thus, the cleaning fluid is splashed onto various parts inside the container by the cutting and stirring mechanism in a rotating state, achieving so-called reverse cleaning, and further enabling efficient and thorough cleaning of the entire interior of the container assembly. Moreover, the discharge flow path can be cleaned to remove the clogging remaining in the flow path, thereby eliminating the clogging phenomenon.

[0037] The present disclosure also provides a cleaning method for the above self-cleaning container assembly, including a fluid supply step, in which the first valve is opened to supply a cleaning fluid to the interior of the container via the first flow path, whereby it is possible to smoothly supply a cleaning fluid such as water from the bottom of the container. This cleaning method is very simple and easy to operate. Description of the Drawings

[0038] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structure of a self-cleaning container assembly according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structure of a self-cleaning container assembly according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structure of a self-cleaning container assembly according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structure of a self-cleaning container assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structure of a self-cleaning container assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structure of a self-cleaning container assembly according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structure of a self-cleaning container assembly according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 8 is a schematic topological structure view showing the self-cleaning container assembly according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Description of Reference Numerals

[0047] 1—Container; 11—First split part (container body); 12—Second split part (top cover);

[0048] 2—Cutting and stirring mechanism;

[0049] 1p—First flow path; 1v—First valve; 4v—Fourth valve; M—Power source;

[0050] 2p—Second flow path; 2v—Second valve;

[0051] 3p—Third flow path; 3v—Third valve;

[0052] 1cp - First common part; 1cv - First common valve;

[0053] 2cp - Second common part; 2cv - Second common valve;

[0054] 3 - Base part. Detailed implementation mode

[0055] The embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. For ease of understanding, the elements shown in the respective drawings may include elements represented differently from the actual dimensions and scales, such as dimensions and scales.

[0056] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specifically stated, "top" and "bottom" are both relative to the normal working state of the self - cleaning container assembly according to the present disclosure. Specifically, "top" and "bottom" respectively refer to the top side and bottom side of the self - cleaning container assembly when the self - cleaning container assembly is in a normal working state on a horizontal plane.

[0057] In the following specific embodiments, the technical concept and specific technical solutions according to the present disclosure will be described. First, the self - cleaning container assembly according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings of the specification.

[0058] The self - cleaning container assembly according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure

[0059] As Figure 1 shown, the self - cleaning container assembly according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure includes a container 1, a cutting and stirring mechanism 2, a heating mechanism, and a base part 3 assembled together. The cutting and stirring mechanism 2 and the heating mechanism are both arranged in the container 1, and the container 1 is fixedly installed on the base part 3.

[0060] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the container 1 includes a detachable container body and a top cover. Among them, the container body serves as the first split part 11 and the top cover serves as the second split part 12. The first split part 11 and the second split part 12 surround and form the internal accommodation space of the container 1 in the assembled state.

[0061] The first split part 11 is configured as a cylindrical part located at the top of the base part 3. In the base part 3, a power component such as a motor, a transmission mechanism for transmitting the power of the power component to the cutting and stirring mechanism 2, and a cooling fan are provided. The cylindrical part is formed into a cylindrical structure with a bottom. On the one hand, the cylindrical part continuously extends in the circumferential direction over the entire circumference; on the other hand, the bottom of the cylindrical part is fixed to the base part 3, and the cylindrical part extends a certain height towards the top. Further, the diameter of the cylindrical part gradually increases from the bottom towards the top, and the cylindrical part forms an opening opening towards the top side at its top.

[0062] The bottom of the second split portion 12 matches the shape of the top opening of the cylindrical portion. The bottom of the second split portion 12 extends into the cylindrical portion and closes the opening of the cylindrical portion, thereby forming an internal accommodating space of the container 1 surrounded by the cylindrical portion of the first split portion 11 and the second split portion 12.

[0063] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 is a rotating body with a central rotation axis. Specifically, the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 includes a shaft and a plurality of blades, and the plurality of blades are respectively arranged at different positions of the outer periphery of the shaft. One end of the shaft is detachably mounted on the protrusion of the transmission mechanism extending into the internal accommodation space, and the other end of the shaft is inserted into the mounting hole at the bottom of the second split portion 12. Thus, the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 is connected to the power assembly via the transmission mechanism, so that: driven by the power assembly, the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 can rotate around its own central rotation axis at high speed and stably. When the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 rotates at high speed, the plurality of blades can cut the food (such as beans, grains, fruits or vegetables) put into the internal accommodation space, and can cut these foods into fine pieces. The number of blades and the positions where the blades are arranged can be appropriately adjusted as needed.

[0064] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the heating mechanism may be provided at the bottom of the first split portion 11 and may be located in the base portion 3. The heating mechanism may directly heat the cylindrical portion, or may indirectly heat the cylindrical portion via other structures.

[0065] In this embodiment, for the flow path for supplying the cleaning fluid, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, the self-cleaning container assembly according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure also includes a first flow path 1p and a first valve 1v, one end of the first flow path 1p passes through the base portion 3 and is connected to the internal storage space via the bottom interface of the cylindrical portion, and the other end of the first flow path 1p can be located on the top side (above) of the internal storage space and is used to receive a cleaning fluid such as water from the outside. The first valve 1v can be a solenoid valve, and the first valve 1v is arranged in the first flow path 1p to control the opening and closing of the first flow path 1p. In this way, when the first valve 1v is in an open state, the first flow path 1p is connected, and the cleaning fluid entering the first flow path 1p through the other end of the first flow path 1p can enter the internal storage space via the bottom interface; when the first valve 1v is in a closed state, the first flow path 1p is closed. Thus, a flow path structure with a relatively simple structure is constructed, which can realize a structure in which a cleaning fluid is supplied from the bottom of the container 1.

[0066] In the cleaning method of the self-cleaning container assembly described above, a fluid supply step may be included. In the fluid supply step, the first valve 1v is opened so that the cleaning fluid is supplied to the inside of the container 1 via the first flow path 1p. At the same time, the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 and the heating mechanism are turned on, so that the cleaning fluid is splashed around and the temperature of the cleaning fluid rises. In this way, not only can the cleaning fluid be supplied from the bottom of the container 1, but the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 can make the cleaning fluid supplied to the top side better disperse to various parts inside the container 1, and optionally the heating mechanism can increase the temperature of the cleaning fluid, achieving so-called "reverse cleaning", thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0067] It can be understood that although a discharge flow path for discharging the fluid inside the container 1 is not shown in the drawings, in this embodiment, a discharge flow path independent of the above-mentioned first flow path 1p may be provided, or a discharge flow path having a common part with the above-mentioned first flow path 1p may be provided.

[0068] The following describes a self-cleaning container assembly according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] The self-cleaning container assembly according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure

[0070] The structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure is basically the same as the structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. The following mainly describes the differences between the two.

[0071] In this embodiment, for the flow path for supplying the cleaning fluid, as Figure 2 shown, the self-cleaning container assembly according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure further includes a power source M such as a motor. The power source M is disposed in the first flow path 1p and is used to pressurize and transport the cleaning fluid flowing into the first flow path 1p to the above-mentioned internal accommodation space of the container 1. In this way, the cleaning fluid is sprayed from the bottom to the top under the pressurized transportation of the power source M, so that the inner wall of the cylindrical part and the components accommodated inside the cylindrical part can be effectively cleaned.

[0072] In addition, in the fluid supply step of the cleaning method of the above-mentioned self-cleaning container assembly, not only the first valve 1v, the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 and the heating mechanism are turned on, but also the power source M is turned on. In this way, based on the cleaning fluid being sprayed from the cylindrical part to the top under the pressurized transportation of the power source M, and cooperating with the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 to scatter the cleaning fluid, the cleaning effect is further improved.

[0073] The following describes a self-cleaning container assembly according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0074] The self-cleaning container assembly according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure

[0075] The structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure is substantially the same as the structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, and the differences between the two are mainly described below.

[0076] In this embodiment, for the flow path for supplying the cleaning fluid, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the self-cleaning container assembly according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure also includes a second flow path 2p and a second valve 2v as a discharge flow path. One end of the second flow path 2p is connected to the internal storage space of the above-mentioned container via the same bottom interface, and the other end of the second flow path 2p is located at the bottom side (below) of the above-mentioned internal storage space, which is used to communicate with the outside of the self-cleaning container assembly. The second valve 2v can be a solenoid valve, and the second valve 2v is arranged in the second flow path 2p to control the opening and closing of the second flow path 2p. In this way, when the second valve 2v is in an open state, the power source M is closed, the second flow path 2p is connected, and the fluid in the internal storage space can flow out to the outside through the second flow path 2p; when the second valve 2v is in a closed state, the second flow path 2p is closed. In this way, a relatively simple flow path structure is used to realize the structure of discharging the clean fluid from the bottom of the container 1 assembly, so that all the clean fluids inside the container 1 can be discharged more thoroughly without the auxiliary power source M, relying only on the action of gravity.

[0077] Furthermore, the self-cleaning container assembly cleaning method may further include a fluid discharge step performed after the fluid supply step, wherein the second valve 2v is opened so that the fluid inside the container 1 can be discharged to the outside via the second flow path 2p.

[0078] It can be understood that in a variation of the present embodiment, the first flow path 1p and the second flow path 2p may be independent of each other, and both may be connected to the internal accommodation space via the same bottom interface or different bottom interfaces.

[0079] A self-cleaning container assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is described below.

[0080] A self-cleaning container assembly according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure

[0081] The structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is substantially the same as the structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, and the differences between the two are mainly described below.

[0082] In this embodiment, for the flow path for supplying the cleaning fluid, as shown in FIG. Figure 4As shown, the self-cleaning container assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure also includes a first common valve 1cv, which is arranged in a first common part 1cp possessed by the first flow path 1p and the second flow path 2p, and the first common part 1cp is connected to the interior of the container 1 via a bottom interface. Thus, the first common valve 1cv is used to control the opening and closing of the first common part 1cp. In this way, the structure of supplying a cleaning fluid and the structure of discharging a fluid are simultaneously realized at the bottom of the container 1 with a relatively simple structure, which increases the control means and improves the reliability. Moreover, when the second valve 2v is in a closed state, the first common part 1cp can also be dredged with a cleaning fluid to eliminate the blockage that may occur in this part. It can be understood that when cleaning is achieved, the power source M (i.e., the fluid pump) works to enhance the flushing pressure.

[0083] A self-cleaning container assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure is described below.

[0084] A self-cleaning container assembly according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure

[0085] The structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure is substantially the same as the structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, and the differences between the two are mainly described below.

[0086] In this embodiment, for the flow path for supplying the cleaning fluid, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the second split part 12 of the container 1 is formed with a top interface. The self-cleaning container assembly according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure also includes a third flow path 3p and a third valve 3v. One end of the third flow path 3p is connected to the above-mentioned internal accommodation space via the top interface, and the other end of the third flow path 3p is located on the top side (above) of the above-mentioned internal accommodation space, for receiving the cleaning fluid from the outside. The third valve 3v can be a solenoid valve, and the third valve 3v is arranged in the third flow path 3p to control the opening and closing of the third flow path 3p. In this way, when the third valve 3v is in an open state (preferably the first valve 1v is in a closed state), the third flow path 3p is connected, so that the cleaning fluid entering the third flow path 3p enters the internal accommodation space of the container 1; when the third valve 3v is in a closed state, the third flow path 3p is closed. In this way, the structure of supplying the cleaning fluid from the top of the container 1 assembly can be realized with a relatively simple flow path structure, and the gravity of the cleaning fluid itself is used to realize the injection from the top to the bottom, so as to realize the so-called "positive cleaning", thereby cleaning the inner wall of the container 1 and the components housed in the container 1. It can be understood that in the process of achieving forward cleaning, when the fluid supply step of the cleaning method is implemented, the third valve 3v can be opened to make it in an open state, and the first valve 1v, the first common valve 1cv and the second valve 2v can be closed to make them in a closed state, thereby achieving smooth supply of cleaning fluid through the third flow path 3p.

[0087] The following describes a self-cleaning container assembly according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] Self-cleaning container assembly according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure

[0089] The structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure is substantially the same as that of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. The following mainly describes the differences between the two.

[0090] In this embodiment, for the flow path for supplying the cleaning fluid, as Figure 6 shown, the self-cleaning container assembly according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure further includes a second common valve 2cv. The second common valve 2cv is disposed in a second common portion 2cp shared by the first flow path 1p and the third flow path 3p. The second common portion 2cp is for receiving the cleaning fluid from the outside, and the second common valve 2cv is for controlling the opening and closing of the second common portion 2cp. In this way, a structure for supplying the cleaning fluid simultaneously from the top of the container 1 via the first flow path 1p and the third flow path 3p is achieved with a relatively simple flow path configuration, and the control means is increased and the reliability is improved. It can be understood that the second common valve 2cv can serve as a main valve for controlling whether to supply the cleaning fluid to the entire self-cleaning container assembly. Thus, when the self-cleaning container assembly does not need to perform a self-cleaning operation, the second common valve 2cv can be closed, which can also reduce the pressure of the cleaning fluid borne by other valves.

[0091] The following describes a self-cleaning container assembly according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] Self-cleaning container assembly according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure

[0093] The structure of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure is substantially the same as that of the self-cleaning container assembly according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure. The following mainly describes the differences between the two.

[0094] In this embodiment, for the flow path for supplying the cleaning fluid, as Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, the self-cleaning container assembly according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure further includes a fourth valve 4v. The fourth valve 4v is disposed in the first flow path 1p for controlling the opening and closing of the first flow path 1p, and the power source M is located between the first valve 1v and the fourth valve 4v. In this way, the reliability of the operation of the entire assembly is improved.

[0095] For the self-cleaning container assembly of this embodiment, in an alternative solution of the fluid supply step of the cleaning method, the second common valve 2cv, the first valve 1v, the fourth valve 4v, and the first common valve 1cv can be opened, and the power source M can be turned on. At the same time, the cutting and stirring mechanism 2 is turned on, and the second valve 2v and the third valve 3v are closed, so that the cleaning fluid is supplied from the bottom to the inside of the container 1 via the first flow path 1p under the action of the power source M, thereby enabling "reverse cleaning".

[0096] In another alternative solution of the fluid supply step of the cleaning method, the second common valve 2cv and the third valve 3v can be opened, and the first valve 1v, the fourth valve 4v, the first common valve 1cv, and the power source M can be closed, so that the cleaning fluid is supplied from the top to the inside of the container 1 via the third flow path 3p, thereby enabling "forward cleaning".

[0097] In yet another alternative solution of the fluid supply step of the cleaning method, the second common valve 2cv, the first valve 1v, the fourth valve 4v, and the first common valve 1cv can be opened, and the power source M can be turned on. Also, the third valve 3v is opened, and the second valve 2v is closed, so that while the cleaning fluid is supplied from the bottom to the inside of the container 1 via the first flow path 1p under the action of the power source M, the cleaning fluid is supplied from the top to the inside of the container 1 via the third flow path 3p, thereby enabling both "forward cleaning" and "reverse cleaning" to occur simultaneously, creating convection inside the container 1 to improve the cleaning effect.

[0098] In addition, in this embodiment, the cleaning method further includes a clogging removal step, in which the second common valve 2cv, the first valve 1v, the fourth valve 4v, and the second valve 2v are opened, and the power source M is turned on. Also, the third valve 3v and the first common valve 1cv are closed, so that the cleaning fluid is directly supplied from the first flow path 1p to the second flow path 2p under the action of the power source M, thereby cleaning the blockages in other parts of the second flow path 2p except for the first common part 1cp, and thus eliminating the phenomenon that the second flow path 2p is blocked by blockages such as food residues.

[0099] In this embodiment, when there is cleaned sewage in the container 1, in the fluid discharge step of the cleaning method, the second common valve 2cv, the first valve 1v, the fourth valve 4v, the second valve 2v, and the first common valve 1cv can be opened, and the third valve 3v can be closed, so that the cleaning fluid flows out directly from other parts of the first flow path 1p via other parts of the second flow path 2p without passing through the first common part 1cp. In this way, since other parts of the first flow path 1p and other parts of the second flow path 2p (that is, in Figure 7The flow path (on the right side of the first common valve 1cv) has a cleaning fluid flowing out, causing the pressure in this part of the flow path to decrease, thereby forming a negative pressure relative to the inside of the container 1. In this way, the discharge of sewage inside the container 1 can be accelerated, making the sewage discharge cleaner and more thorough.

[0100] It should be understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary and are not used to limit the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the above embodiments under the teaching of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The following supplementary explanations are made for the technical solutions of the present disclosure.

[0101] i. In the present disclosure, typical examples of the self-cleaning container assembly are a soymilk maker or a juicer, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The self-cleaning container assembly can also be other container assemblies or containers that need to be self-cleaned.

[0102] ii. In the solution of the present disclosure, the flow rate of the flowing cleaning fluid is enhanced by the power source M, so that after the cleaning fluid enters the internal accommodation space of the container 1, it still has sufficient kinetic energy to be ejected onto the second split part (top cover) 12, thereby achieving sufficient cleaning of the second split part 12. Moreover, the cleaning fluid is dispersed by the cutting and stirring mechanism 2, so as to splash onto the inner wall of the cylindrical part of the first split part 11 (container body), and the inner wall can be evenly rinsed, thereby achieving sufficient cleaning of the inner wall.

[0103] iii. In the solution of the present disclosure, when implementing the cleaning method, the fluid supply step, the fluid discharge step, and the blockage clearing step can be repeatedly executed in a loop, so as to further improve the cleaning effect and the blockage clearing effect. In addition, it can be understood that when implementing the cleaning method in, for example, the fifth embodiment, the sixth embodiment, and the seventh embodiment, different alternative solutions of forward cleaning, reverse cleaning, and simultaneous forward and reverse cleaning can be alternately achieved. Moreover, during the process of clearing the blockage, the entire second flow path 2p including the first common part 1cv can be cleared of blockage.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning container assembly, characterized in that, Comprising: A container (1) having a bottom interface formed thereon; A cutting and stirring mechanism (2) disposed in the container (1) for cutting and stirring substances introduced into the interior of the container (1); A heating mechanism capable of heating the container (1); A first flow path (1p) having one end communicating with the interior of the container (1) via the bottom interface and the other end for receiving a cleaning fluid from the outside; A first valve (1v) disposed in the first flow path (1p) to control the opening and closing of the first flow path (1p), such that when the first valve (1v) is in the open state, the cleaning fluid entering the first flow path (1p) can enter the interior of the container (1); And A discharge flow path for discharging the fluid inside the container (1) to the outside.

2. The self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 1, wherein Further comprising a power source (M) disposed in the first flow path (1p) for delivering the cleaning fluid flowing into the first flow path (1p) to the interior of the container (1).

3. The self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 2, wherein, Further comprising: A second flow path (2p) serving as the discharge flow path, with one end of the second flow path (2p) communicating with the interior of the container (1) via the bottom interface and the other end for communicating with the outside of the self-cleaning container assembly; and A second valve (2v) disposed in the second flow path (2p) to control the opening and closing of the second flow path (2p), such that when the second valve (2v) is in the open state, the cleaning fluid inside the container (1) can be discharged to the outside of the self-cleaning container assembly via the second flow path (2p).

4. The self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 3, wherein, The first flow path (1p) and the second flow path (2p) have a first common portion (1cp), and the first common portion (1cp) communicates with the interior of the container (1) via one of the bottom interfaces, The self-cleaning container assembly further includes a first common valve (1cv) disposed in the first common portion (1cp) for controlling the opening and closing of the first common portion (1cp).

5. The self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 4, wherein The container (1) is formed with a top interface, and the self-cleaning container assembly further includes: A third flow path (3p) having one end communicating with the interior of the container (1) via the top interface and the other end for receiving a cleaning fluid from the outside; and A third valve (3v) disposed in the third flow path (3p) to control the opening and closing of the third flow path (3p), such that when the third valve (3v) is in the open state, the cleaning fluid entering the third flow path (3p) can enter the interior of the container (1).

6. The self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The first flow path (1p) and the third flow path (3p) have a second common portion (2cp) for receiving a cleaning fluid from the outside; The self-cleaning container assembly further includes a second common valve (2cv) disposed in the second common portion (2cp) to control the opening and closing of the second common portion (2cp).

7. The self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 6, wherein, Further included is a fourth valve (4v) which is disposed in the first flow path (1p) for controlling the opening and closing of the first flow path (1p), and the power source (M) is located between the first valve (1v) and the fourth valve (4v).

8. The self-cleaning container assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The container (1) includes a first separable part (11) and a second separable part (12) that can be disassembled and assembled, and the first separable part (11) and the second separable part (12) enclose and form an internal accommodation space of the container (1) in the assembled state.

9. A cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, A fluid supply step is included, in which the first valve (1v) is opened so that the cleaning fluid is supplied to the inside of the container (1) via the first flow path (1p).

10. The cleaning method of the self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 9, wherein, The self-cleaning container assembly includes a power source (M) disposed in the first flow path (1p), and in the fluid supply step, the power source (M) is turned on to transport the cleaning fluid to the inside of the container (1).

11. A cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The self-cleaning container assembly includes a power source (M) disposed in the first flow path (1p). The cleaning method includes a fluid supply step, in which the second common valve (2cv), the first valve (1v), the fourth valve (4v) and the first common valve (1cv) are opened and the power source (M) is turned on, and the second valve (2v) and the third valve (3v) are closed, so that the cleaning fluid is supplied to the inside of the container (1) via the first flow path (1p) under the action of the power source (M), thereby comprehensively cleaning all parts inside the container (1).

12. A cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, A fluid supply step is included, in which the second common valve (2cv) and the third valve (3v) are opened, and the first valve (1v), the fourth valve (4v) and the first common valve (1cv) are closed, so that the cleaning fluid is supplied to the inside of the container (1) via the third flow path (3p).

13. A cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The self-cleaning container assembly includes a power source (M) disposed in the first flow path (1p), and the cleaning method includes a fluid supply step, in which the second common valve (2cv), the first valve (1v), the fourth valve (4v) and the first common valve (1cv) are opened and the power source (M) is turned on, and the third valve (3v) is opened and the second valve (2v) is closed, so that while the cleaning fluid is supplied to the inside of the container (1) via the first flow path (1p) under the action of the power source (M), the cleaning fluid is supplied to the inside of the container (1) via the third flow path (3p).

14. The cleaning method according to any one of claims 9 to 13, characterized in that, In the fluid supply step, the cutting and stirring mechanism (2) is turned on to scatter the cleaning fluid.

15. The cleaning method according to claim 11, 12 or 13, characterized in that A fluid discharge step performed after the fluid supply step is further included, in which the second valve (2v) is opened and the second common valve (2cv) is closed, so that the cleaning fluid inside the container (1) can be discharged to the outside via the second flow path (2p).

16. A cleaning method for the self-cleaning container assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The self-cleaning container assembly includes a power source (M) disposed in the first flow path (1p), and the cleaning method includes a clog removal step, wherein the second common valve (2cv), the first valve (1v), the fourth valve (4v) and the second valve (2v) are opened and the power source (M) is turned on, and the third valve (3v) and the first common valve (1cv) are closed, so that the cleaning fluid is directly supplied to the second flow path (2p) via the first flow path (1p) under the action of the power source (M), thereby enabling the clog in the second flow path (2p) to be cleared.

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