Tableware container cleaning device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of tableware cleaning, in particular to a tableware container cleaning device which comprises a cleaner and a drying container, the cleaner comprises a brush head and a handle, a plurality of holes are formed in the surface of the brush head, the hole diameter of each hole is 0.5-5 mm, and the holes are matched to enable a head body to form a loose structure; the handle is connected to the brush head in an inserted mode, and the drying container is used for containing the brush head so as to dry the brush head. According to the cleaning device, the cleaner is placed in the drying container, automatic drying treatment on the cleaner through the drying container is achieved, the drying efficiency is improved, and the cleaning quality is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tableware cleaning technology, and in particular to a tableware container cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Household dishwashing cleaners are portable tools suitable for washing dishes at home. They have gradually become popular due to their ease of use. However, after using them, people simply rinse the surface of the dishwashing cleaner with water and then place it on a rack that is neither ventilated nor exposed to sunlight to air dry. This causes a large number of bacteria to grow on the dishwashing cleaner, unintentionally contaminating various dishes and even corners of the kitchen. Currently, there is no automatic drying device for household dishwashing cleaners, resulting in poor cleaning quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a tableware container cleaning device that places the cleaner inside a drying container, thereby enabling the drying container to automatically dry the cleaner, which improves drying efficiency and ensures cleaning quality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a tableware container cleaning device, comprising a cleaner and a drying container. The cleaner includes a brush head and a handle. The surface of the brush head has multiple holes, each with a diameter of 0.5-5 mm. The multiple holes cooperate to form a loose structure in the head body. The handle is inserted into the brush head, and the drying container is used to hold the brush head for drying.

[0005] Preferably, the drying container includes a cavity, a carrier plate rotatably disposed in the cavity, a receiving groove disposed in the carrier plate, a clamping cylinder disposed on both sides of the receiving groove, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp disposed on the top of the cavity, and a drying assembly disposed on both sides of the cavity. The cleaner is disposed in the receiving groove, and the output end of the clamping cylinder is driven to be connected to a clamping arm, which clamps and abuts against the outer wall of the cleaner.

[0006] Preferably, the drying assembly includes a distribution pipe, a nozzle disposed on one side of the distribution pipe, and a flexible air duct disposed on the other side of the distribution pipe. Multiple nozzles are provided and are arranged at intervals along the length of the distribution pipe. The flexible air duct is connected to an external heater.

[0007] Preferably, the handle includes a base plate, a column disposed on the base plate, and a vibration motor drivenly connected to the base plate. The number of the column is at least one. The end of the column away from the base plate is provided with a barbed protrusion. The barbed protrusion is inclined in the direction away from the column and is used to insert into the brush head.

[0008] Preferably, a positioning post is provided in the middle of the base plate, the positioning post is provided with positioning barbs, the positioning barbs are integrally formed with the positioning post, and the positioning barbs extend in a direction away from the sides of the positioning post.

[0009] Preferably, the base plate is provided with a core, which protrudes from the bottom wall of the base plate. The core has an insertion slot inside, and the core is connected to the output end of the vibration motor through the insertion slot.

[0010] Preferably, the head body is made of sponge, and the sponge is provided with a thermochromic element and several silicone particles. The thermochromic element is used to come into contact with water and change color according to the temperature of the water.

[0011] Preferably, the drying container is equipped with an identification sensor, a humidity sensor, a controller, and a timer. The identification sensor is used to sense whether there is a brush head inside the cavity, the humidity sensor is used to sense the humidity inside the cavity, the controller is used to control the ultraviolet disinfection lamp and / or the drying component, and the timer is used to set the working time or working interval of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp and / or the drying component. The timer, the identification sensor, and the humidity sensor are all connected to the controller via signals.

[0012] Preferably, both sides of the cavity are rotatably connected to movable doors, the cavity is provided with a first magnet block, and the movable doors are provided with second magnet blocks, the magnetic properties of the opposite surfaces of the first magnet block and the second magnet block are opposite.

[0013] Preferably, the movable door is equipped with control buttons and indicator lights, and the timer is set in the movable door.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are: by placing the cleaner inside the drying container, the drying container can automatically dry the cleaner, which improves drying efficiency and ensures cleaning quality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable door of the present invention after it is opened.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable door after it is closed according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaner structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the handle of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure between the layers of the brush head of the present invention.

[0020] The reference numerals in the figures include:

[0021] 1 - Cleaner 11 - Brush Head 111 - Sponge

[0022] 112 - Thermochromic component; 113 - Silicone particles; 114 - Scouring pad layer

[0023] 12—Handle; 121—Base plate; 122—Column.

[0024] 123 — Vibration motor 124 — Barbed protrusion 125 — Positioning post

[0025] 126 - Positioning barbs 127 - Insert core

[0026] 2—Drying container; 21—Cavity; 22—Carrier tray

[0027] 24 – Containing tank; 25 – Clamping cylinder; 26 – Ultraviolet disinfection lamp

[0028] 27—Drying assembly; 271—Diverter pipe; 272—Air nozzle

[0029] 273 - Flexible Air Duct

[0030] 28 - Clamping arm 29 - Control button 210 - Indicator light

[0031] 211 — Identification sensor; 212 — Humidity sensor; 213 — Timer

[0032] 214 - Movable door; 215 - First magnet block; 216 - Second magnet block. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a tableware container cleaning device of the present invention includes a cleaner 1 and a drying container 2. The cleaner 1 includes a brush head 11 and a handle 12. The surface of the brush head 11 has multiple holes, each hole having a diameter of 0.5-5mm. The multiple holes cooperate to form a loose structure in the head body. The handle 12 is inserted into the brush head 11. The drying container 2 is used to hold the brush head 11 for drying the brush head 11.

[0035] In use, the cleaner 1 is placed inside the drying container 2, allowing the container to automatically dry the cleaner 1. Because the handle 12 is inserted into the brush head 11, and the brush head 11 has multiple holes, each with a diameter of 0.5-5mm, the appropriate hole size and the combination of these holes create a loose structure, facilitating efficient cleaning of oil stains, food residue, and even stubborn stains from tableware surfaces, resulting in high-quality cleaning. This invention places the cleaner 1 inside the drying container 2, enabling the container to automatically dry the cleaner 1, thus improving drying efficiency and ensuring cleaning quality.

[0036] In practical applications, the aperture of the hole is preferably 2-4mm, which is similar to the aperture of a loofah sponge, thereby achieving a better cleaning effect.

[0037] The drying container 2 of this embodiment includes a cavity 21, a carrier plate 22 rotatably disposed in the cavity 21, a rotary motor (not shown) driven and connected to the carrier plate 22, a receiving groove 24 disposed in the carrier plate 22, a clamping cylinder 25 disposed on both sides of the receiving groove 24, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 26 disposed on the top of the cavity 21, and a drying assembly 27 disposed on both sides of the cavity 21. The cleaner 1 is housed in the receiving groove 24. The output end of the clamping cylinder 25 is driven and connected to a clamping arm 28, which clamps and abuts against the outer wall of the cleaner 1. Specifically, the user places the cleaner 1 into the receiving slot 24, and uses the clamping cylinder 25 to stably hold the cleaner 1 via the clamping arm 28. Then, the rotary motor (not shown) is started, causing the cleaner 1 to rotate continuously. The drying components 27 located on both sides of the cavity 21 continuously blow hot air onto the cleaner 1, accelerating airflow and improving the drying efficiency of the cleaner 1. Next, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 26 located at the top of the cavity 21 continuously irradiates the cleaner 1 with ultraviolet light, killing bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms present in the cleaner 1. This achieves comprehensive drying and disinfection of the cleaner 1 within the closed cavity 21, improving the cleaning quality of the cleaner 1. Placing the cleaner 1 in the receiving slot 24 and using the clamping arm 28 to hold it against the outer wall of the cleaner 1, as the rotary motor (not shown) drives the cleaner 1 to rotate, ensures that the hot air from the drying component 27 and the ultraviolet light from the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 26 fully contact the cleaner 1, improving both drying and disinfection efficiency while ensuring cleaning quality.

[0038] The drying assembly 27 in this embodiment includes a distribution pipe 271, air nozzles 272 disposed on one side of the distribution pipe 271, and a flexible air duct 273 disposed on the other side of the distribution pipe 271. Multiple air nozzles 272 are provided and arranged at intervals along the length of the distribution pipe 271. The flexible air duct 273 is connected to an external heater. Specifically, the external heater (not shown) is connected to the flexible air duct 273, and outputs warm air through its operation. The warm air enters the distribution pipe 271 through the flexible air duct 273 and is finally evenly blown onto the cleaner 1 through the multiple air nozzles 272, resulting in a wide airflow range and improved drying efficiency.

[0039] In this embodiment, the drying component 27 uses a circulating air method to blow out hot air. That is, there is also an air outlet in the drying container 2, and the air outlet is connected to the diversion pipe 271. By using the circulating air method, the high-temperature air is recycled, thereby reducing the energy consumption and time required for heating the air.

[0040] In addition, the drying container 2 is also equipped with a temperature sensor (not shown in the figure) to sense the temperature inside the drying container 2. The temperature sensor is connected to the drying component 27 to allow the drying component 27 to adjust the blowing speed according to the temperature inside the drying container 2, thereby improving intelligence.

[0041] The drying container 2 is also equipped with an ozone generator, which adds ozone disinfection function in addition to high temperature and ultraviolet light during the disinfection process to ensure the disinfection and sterilization effect.

[0042] The handle 12 of this embodiment includes a base plate 121, pillars 122 disposed on the base plate 121, and a vibration motor 123 drivenly connected to the base plate 121. There is at least one pillar 122. One end of each pillar 122 away from the base plate 121 has a barbed protrusion 124. The barbed protrusion 124 is inclined in the direction away from the pillar 122 and is used to insert into the brush head 11. Specifically, the vibration motor 123 is disposed inside the handle 12. When the user presses the switch of the vibration motor 123, the vibration motor 123 drives the brush head 11 to vibrate at a high frequency, generating a powerful cleaning force. This allows the brush head 11 to easily remove oil stains and dirt from the surface of tableware. This vibration method is more time-saving and efficient than the traditional method of repeatedly washing with a sponge 111, and is especially suitable for cleaning stubborn stains. It also effectively reduces the physical exertion of the user during the cleaning process, making the cleaning work easier and more convenient. The user only needs to insert the brush head 11 into the multiple barbed protrusions 124. Since the sponge 111 itself is a porous material... The soft material, typically used for cleaning and absorbing liquids, facilitates the insertion of multiple barbed protrusions 124 into the porous brush head 11. The barbed protrusions 124 are angled away from the post 122 and spaced along the length of the post 122, increasing their contact area and ensuring a more stable and secure fit. This allows for easy installation and removal, facilitating brush head replacement and enabling the vibration motor 123 to drive the brush head 11 for rapid dishwashing without the need for repeated manual cleaning. The stable insertion of multiple barbed protrusions 124 into the brush head 11 effectively prevents it from detaching from the post 122. The high-frequency vibration of the brush head 11, driven by the vibration motor 123, generates powerful cleaning force, saving time and effort and improving cleaning quality.

[0043] In this embodiment, a positioning post 125 is provided in the middle of the base plate 121. The positioning post 125 is provided with positioning barbs 126, which are integrally formed with the positioning post 125. The positioning barbs 126 extend in a direction away from the sides of the positioning post 125. Specifically, the positioning post 125 is located in the middle of the base plate 121, and the positioning barbs 126 extend in a direction away from the sides of the positioning post 125, which effectively increases the contact area between the positioning barbs 126 and the brush head 11, resulting in good positioning effect. The integral formation of the positioning barbs 126 and the positioning post 125 makes the overall size small and light, with good structural strength and durability, effectively resisting external swinging impacts, thereby further fixing the position of the brush head 11 on the base plate 121, resulting in good positioning effect.

[0044] In this embodiment, the base plate 121 is provided with a core 127, which protrudes from the bottom wall of the base plate 121. The core 127 has an insertion slot inside, through which it connects to the output end of the vibration motor 123. Specifically, the core 127 has an insertion slot (not shown) inside, allowing the output end of the vibration motor 123 to protrude into the slot. The core 127 protrudes from the bottom wall of the base plate 121, ensuring that the base plate 121 is accurately fixed to the output end of the vibration motor 123 via the core 127, resulting in a reliable connection.

[0045] In this embodiment, the column 122 and the barbed protrusion 124 are both made of polypropylene, while the positioning column 125 and the positioning barb 126 are both made of nylon. Specifically, the column 122 and the barbed protrusion 124 made of polypropylene are easy to CNC machine and injection mold, giving them good tensile strength and making them less prone to breakage. They exhibit good stability and durability in long-term use, and have low production costs, making them suitable for mass production. Nylon is a synthetic fiber with good structural strength and wear resistance, which makes the positioning column 125 and the positioning barb 126 perform well in terms of high strength and wear resistance. It also gives the positioning column 125 and the positioning barb 126 excellent elasticity, allowing them to return to their original shape after being subjected to external force. This makes them very suitable for applications requiring repeated bending or stretching, and they can maintain their original mechanical strength after repeated bending, making them suitable for use in various environments.

[0046] The head body of this embodiment is made of sponge 111, which is equipped with a thermochromic element 112 and several silicone particles 113. The thermochromic element 112 is used to contact water and change color according to the water temperature. Specifically, the sponge 111, the thermochromic element 112, and the several silicone particles 113 are stacked in sequence. The upper surface of the thermochromic element 112 is attached to the lower surface of the sponge 111, and the lower surface of the thermochromic element 112 is attached to the upper surface of the several silicone particles 113. The thermochromic element 112 is made of thermochromic fiber. The sponge 111 is used to clean and remove oil stains and dirt from the surface of tableware, and the thermochromic element 112 changes color with the water temperature, allowing the user to conveniently know the actual water temperature through the color change. The thermochromic element 112 is made of thermochromic fiber, which is existing technology. A thermochromic fiber is a fiber with a special structure or organization that can automatically change color when stimulated by external conditions such as light, heat, moisture, or radiation, and can return to its original color when the external conditions disappear. This color change is usually reversible and can be repeated. Thermochromic fibers are mainly divided into two types: photochromic fibers and thermochromic fibers. Photochromic fibers change color under light of a specific wavelength, and can reversibly change back to their original color under the action of another wavelength or heat. Thermochromic fibers, on the other hand, use special microcapsules adhered to the surface of the fabric. The microcapsules change color with temperature, thus causing the fiber to change color, and the change is reversible. Silica gel particles 113 are existing technology and are a highly active adsorbent material with an open porous structure that can adsorb many substances. They are formed by dehydrating silica gel and are chemically stable, not reacting with other substances except for strong alkalis and hydrofluoric acid. Based on pore size, they can be classified as macroporous silica gel, coarse-pore silica gel, type B silica gel, and fine-pore silica gel. When the barbed protrusions 124 and positioning barbs 126 are inserted into the head body, the brush head 11 is firmly adsorbed onto the barbed protrusions 124 and positioning barbs 126 via the silica gel particles 113, facilitating the connection and fixation of the brush head 11 with the barbed protrusions 124 and positioning barbs 126. The structure is compact and rationally designed. The thermochromic element 112 changes color according to the water temperature during use, allowing for immediate monitoring of the water temperature and preventing skin burns and swelling when using hot water, thus improving the convenience of cleaning tableware.

[0047] For example, in actual use, when the temperature of the brush head 11 exceeds 50°C, the thermochromic element 112 changes to one color; when the temperature of the brush head 11 is below 40-50°C, the thermochromic element 112 changes to another color; and when the temperature of the brush head 11 is below 40°C, the thermochromic element 112 changes to yet another color. This allows users to directly determine the current temperature of the brush head 11 or the temperature of the water in contact with the brush head 11, thus improving safety.

[0048] In this embodiment, a scouring pad layer 114 is disposed between the sponge 111 and the thermochromic element 112. The upper surface of the scouring pad layer 114 is attached to the lower surface of the sponge 111, and the lower surface of the scouring pad layer 114 is attached to the upper surface of the thermochromic element 112. Specifically, the scouring pad layer 114 is disposed between the sponge 111 and the thermochromic element 112, with the upper surface of the scouring pad layer 114 attached to the lower surface of the sponge 111 and the lower surface of the scouring pad layer 114 attached to the upper surface of the thermochromic element 112. The scouring pad is usually made of synthetic fibers and other materials, has strong water absorption and wear resistance, and the scouring pad itself is relatively hard, which can provide good support for the sponge 111, reduce the degree of deformation of the sponge 111, and ensure both cleaning effect and long service life.

[0049] In this embodiment, the drying container 2 is equipped with an identification sensor 211, a humidity sensor 212, a controller, and a timer 213. The identification sensor 211 is used to sense whether there is a brush head 11 inside the cavity 21. The humidity sensor 212 is used to sense the humidity inside the cavity 21. The controller is used to control the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 26 and / or the drying component 27. The timer 213 is used to set the working time or working interval of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 26 and / or the drying component 27. The timer 213, the identification sensor 211, and the humidity sensor 212 are all connected to the controller via signals. Specifically, the identification sensor 211 is installed in the receiving groove 24. The identification sensor 211 accurately senses whether the cleaner 1 is placed in the receiving groove 24, thereby confirming whether the brush head 11 is in the cavity 21, so as to facilitate subsequent drying and disinfection. The humidity sensor 212 is installed on the inner wall of the cavity 21. The humidity sensor 212 accurately senses the actual humidity value in the cavity 21. When the humidity is higher than the specified humidity value, the drying component 27 is automatically activated to dry the cleaner 1. The timer 213 is installed on the outer wall of the cavity 21. Rotating the timer 213 can set the working time of the drying container 2. The timing range is 0 hours to 24 hours. The timer 213, the identification sensor 211 and the humidity sensor 212 are all connected to the controller signal. The controller can also control the operation of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 26 and / or the drying component 27, with a high degree of automation and intelligence.

[0050] In this embodiment, movable doors 214 are rotatably connected to both sides of the cavity 21. The cavity 21 is provided with a first magnet 215, and the movable doors 214 are provided with a second magnet 216. The magnetic properties of the opposite faces of the first magnet 215 and the second magnet 216 are opposite. Specifically, before operation, the movable doors 214 on both sides of the cavity 21 are closed. Since the magnetic properties of the opposite faces of the first magnet 215 and the second magnet 216 are opposite, according to the principle that like poles repel and unlike poles attract, the first magnet 215 and the second magnet 216 will magnetically attract and fix each other, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the movable doors 214 and the cavity 21. At the same time, it effectively avoids the user from being damaged by the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 26, ensuring high operational safety.

[0051] In this embodiment, the movable door 214 is equipped with a control button 29 and an indicator light 210, and the timer 213 is located on the movable door 214. Specifically, the user controls the opening or closing of the rotary motor (not shown), the clamping cylinder 25, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 26, and the drying assembly 27 via the control button 29. When the indicator light 210 is red, it indicates that the drying container 2 is in a standby state; when the indicator light 210 is green, it indicates that the drying container 2 is in a working state, allowing the user to clearly know the working status of the drying container 2 at a moment's notice. When the movable door 214 is closed, the working time of the drying container 2 can be set via the timer 213.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tableware container cleaning device, characterized in that: The device includes a cleaner and a drying container. The cleaner includes a brush head and a handle. The brush head has multiple holes on its surface, each hole having a diameter of 0.5-5 mm. The multiple holes work together to form a loose structure in the head body. The handle is inserted into the brush head. The drying container is used to hold the brush head for drying.

2. The tableware container cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying container includes a cavity, a carrier plate rotatably disposed in the cavity, a receiving groove disposed in the carrier plate, a clamping cylinder disposed on both sides of the receiving groove, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp disposed on the top of the cavity, and a drying component disposed on both sides of the cavity. The cleaner is disposed in the receiving groove, and the output end of the clamping cylinder is driven to be connected to a clamping arm, which clamps and abuts against the outer wall of the cleaner.

3. The tableware container cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying assembly includes a distribution pipe, a nozzle disposed on one side of the distribution pipe, and a flexible air duct disposed on the other side of the distribution pipe. Multiple nozzles are provided and are arranged at intervals along the length of the distribution pipe. The flexible air duct is connected to an external heater.

4. The tableware container cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle includes a base plate, a column disposed on the base plate, and a vibration motor driven by the base plate. The number of the column is at least one. The end of the column away from the base plate is provided with a barbed protrusion. The barbed protrusion is inclined in the direction away from the column and is used to insert into the brush head.

5. A tableware container cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A positioning post is provided in the middle of the base plate. The positioning post is provided with positioning barbs. The positioning barbs are integrally formed with the positioning post and extend in a direction away from the two sides of the positioning post.

6. A tableware container cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base plate is provided with a core, which protrudes from the bottom wall of the base plate. The core has an insertion slot inside, and the core is connected to the output end of the vibration motor through the insertion slot.

7. A tableware container cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head is made of sponge, which is equipped with a thermochromic element and several silicone particles. The thermochromic element is used to come into contact with water and change color according to the water temperature.

8. A tableware container cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying container is equipped with an identification sensor, a humidity sensor, a controller, and a timer. The identification sensor is used to sense whether there is a brush head inside the cavity, the humidity sensor is used to sense the humidity inside the cavity, the controller is used to control the ultraviolet disinfection lamp and / or the drying component, and the timer is used to set the working time or working interval of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp and / or the drying component. The timer, the identification sensor, and the humidity sensor are all connected to the controller via signals.

9. A tableware container cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both sides of the cavity are rotatably connected to movable doors. The cavity is provided with a first magnet block, and the movable doors are provided with a second magnet block. The magnetic properties of the opposite sides of the first magnet block and the second magnet block are opposite.

10. A tableware container cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The movable door is equipped with control buttons and indicator lights, and the timer is set on the movable door.

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