Cutting board dewatering device and cutting board sterilizer

Abstract

This application relates to a cutting board dewatering device and a cutting board sterilizer. The cutting board dewatering device includes a body with a receiving cavity and an opening at the top communicating with the receiving cavity; a scraper assembly, vertically inclined downwards and located at the opening, forming an insertion port for inserting a cutting board; and a collector, disposed on the body and communicating at least with the lower end of the scraper assembly vertically. When water droplets adhere to the surface of the cutting board, as the cutting board is inserted into the insertion port formed by the scraper assembly, the water droplets on the cutting board can be scraped off onto the scraper assembly, and then slide downwards along the inclined direction of the scraper assembly under the action of gravity until they are collected by the collector. This reduces the number of water droplets entering the receiving cavity of the cutting board. Therefore, when applied to a cutting board sterilizer, it does not increase the humidity inside the cutting board sterilizer, improves the sterilization effect, and reduces adverse effects on the circuitry or mechanical components of the cutting board sterilizer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cutting board cleaning technology, and in particular to a cutting board water removal device and a cutting board sterilization machine. Background Technology

[0002] Cutting board sterilizers not only support cutting boards but also serve as highly efficient kitchen appliances for removing bacteria from their surfaces. Their convenient high-temperature drying and sterilization function has garnered widespread attention and favor from consumers. Cutting board sterilizers utilize high-temperature drying technology to quickly dry surface moisture and effectively kill bacteria on the cutting board surface, ensuring a hygienic and safe food processing environment.

[0003] However, when users place freshly washed cutting boards into a cutting board sterilizer, a significant amount of water droplets often remain on the surface. These droplets are difficult to completely evaporate during the high-temperature drying process, and some may drip into the sterilizer's interior, increasing internal humidity and affecting the drying and sterilization effect. This could even adversely affect the equipment's circuitry or mechanical components. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cutting board dehydration device and a cutting board sterilizer to address the problem that when cutting boards are placed in existing cutting board sterilizers, the water droplets remaining on the surface of the cutting boards affect the drying and sterilization effect, and may even have adverse effects on the circuit or mechanical components of the equipment.

[0005] This application provides a cutting board dewatering device, comprising:

[0006] The fuselage has a receiving cavity, and the top has an opening communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0007] The scraper assembly is inclined downward in the vertical direction on the machine body and is located at the opening. The scraper assembly forms an insertion port for inserting the cutting board.

[0008] And a collection component, located on the body, and connected at least to the lower end of the scraper assembly that is inclined in the vertical direction.

[0009] In the aforementioned cutting board dewatering device, when water droplets adhere to the surface of the cutting board, the cutting board is inserted into the insertion port formed by the scraper assembly. An interference fit is formed between the scraper assembly and the cutting board, and there is pressure between the two. The pressure generated causes the water droplets on the cutting board to be scraped off onto the scraper assembly. Then, under the action of gravity, they slide down along the inclined direction of the scraper assembly until they are collected by the collection component. Therefore, the number of water droplets entering the receiving cavity of the cutting board is reduced. Thus, when applied to a cutting board sterilizer, it will not increase the humidity inside the cutting board sterilizer, improve the sterilization effect, and reduce the adverse effects on the circuit or mechanical components of the cutting board sterilizer.

[0010] In one embodiment, the scraper assembly includes a first scraper and a second scraper disposed opposite to each other, and both the first scraper and the second scraper are disposed on the machine body at a downward angle in a vertical direction, with an insertion port formed between the first scraper and the second scraper.

[0011] By setting two first scraper strips opposite to the second scraper strip to form an insertion port, the contact area between the scraper strip assembly and the cutting board can be increased, thereby thoroughly scraping away water from the surface of the cutting board.

[0012] In one embodiment, at least one of the first scraper or the second scraper includes a mounting portion and an extension portion. The mounting portion is mounted on the machine body and extends along a first direction. The extension portion is connected to one side of the mounting portion and extends along a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0013] The extension extends into the opening at the end away from the mounting part in the second direction to form an insertion port.

[0014] This application provides a first scraper that includes an mounting part and an extension part. On the one hand, the first scraper can be reliably mounted on the machine body. On the other hand, since the other end of the extension part forms an insertion port, it does not form a suspended end by connecting other parts. Therefore, after the mounting part is mounted on the machine body, the extension part is equivalent to a cantilever and can have a certain elasticity relative to the mounting part along the insertion direction of the cutting board, thereby being able to fit the cutting board better and reliably scrape the water off the surface of the cutting board.

[0015] In one embodiment, the thickness of the extension gradually decreases along the direction away from the mounting portion.

[0016] The thickness of the extension gradually decreases in the direction away from the mounting part, that is, in the direction closer to the insertion port. Therefore, a thinner thickness can be formed at the end near the insertion port. In this way, on the one hand, when in contact with the cutting board, the small contact area between the two results in less friction, making the process of inserting the cutting board into the insertion port less resistant. On the other hand, the thinner thickness is more likely to deform under force and fit more closely with the cutting board, making the scraping of water off the cutting board more reliable.

[0017] In one embodiment, the top of the fuselage has a mounting groove extending in a first direction and a mounting opening formed on the side wall of the fuselage, the opening being located between the mounting groove and the mounting opening and communicating with both the mounting groove and the mounting opening;

[0018] The first or second scraper is inserted into the mounting groove from the mounting opening, the mounting part is confined within the mounting groove, and the extension part extends into the opening from the mounting groove.

[0019] Because an installation port is formed on the side wall of the machine body, and the installation port is connected to the installation groove, it is convenient for the first scraper to be inserted into the installation groove through the installation port on the side wall for installation. In addition, the installation part is limited in the installation groove by cooperating with the installation groove, and no additional connector is needed to fix the installation part to the machine body. This simplifies the overall installation process of the first scraper and also makes it convenient to remove the first scraper from the machine body for replacement and cleaning.

[0020] In one embodiment, the mounting portion protrudes along a third direction to opposite sides of the extension portion; the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other.

[0021] In this way, the protruding parts on both sides of the mounting part can cooperate with the mounting groove to achieve the limiting position.

[0022] In one embodiment, the scraper assembly is resilient.

[0023] The flexible scraper assembly deforms elastically when in contact with the cutting board, thus conforming more closely to the surface of the cutting board and reliably scraping water off the surface.

[0024] In one embodiment, the angle between the scraper assembly and the horizontal direction ranges from 10 degrees to 15 degrees.

[0025] In this way, water droplets scraped from the cutting board can be smoothly rolled into the collection container without negatively impacting the user experience.

[0026] In one embodiment, the collection element is located on the outer wall of the fuselage.

[0027] Compared to having the collection device inside the machine body, this design makes it easier for users to empty the water collected in the collection device. Furthermore, the water collected in the collection device will not evaporate into water vapor under high-temperature drying and return to the machine body, thus affecting the drying and sterilization effect and the equipment's circuitry or mechanical components.

[0028] In one embodiment, the body has a flow guide that connects to the lower end of the collector and scraper assembly, which is inclined in a vertical direction.

[0029] By incorporating a guide section, the water droplets scraped off by the scraper assembly can reach the collection component more accurately, and the overflow of water droplets can be reduced.

[0030] In one embodiment, the flow guide includes a water receiving tank and a flow guide hole penetrating the body. The water receiving tank is located in the receiving cavity of the body and is connected to the lower end of the scraper assembly that is inclined in the vertical direction. The flow guide hole connects the water receiving tank and the collecting component.

[0031] By setting up a water receiving tank, water droplets scraped off by the scraper assembly can be collected inside the machine body, and the water in the receiving tank can be guided to the external collection device through the guide hole through the machine body. In this way, water droplets can be prevented from entering the receiving cavity and staying in the receiving tank, which would affect the drying and sterilization effect and the circuit or mechanical parts of the equipment.

[0032] In one embodiment, the water receiving trough is located vertically below the scraper assembly, and the guide hole is connected to the bottom wall of the water receiving trough. The bottom wall of the water receiving trough is vertically downward and inclined toward the guide hole.

[0033] This design allows the water droplets to flow smoothly through the guide section using gravity, thus ensuring they reach the external collection device for collection and improving the reliability of water droplet collection.

[0034] In one embodiment, the water receiving trough protrudes from the inner wall of the receiving cavity of the machine body and has a gap between it in the vertical direction and the lower end of the scraper assembly that is inclined in the vertical direction.

[0035] By setting the water collection trough to protrude from the inner wall of the receiving cavity of the machine body, after the cutting board enters the receiving cavity of the machine body through the insertion port, the cutting board can be limited by the direction of the outer wall of the water collection trough abutting against the side wall of the cutting board. This allows the water droplets scraped off the cutting board by the scraper assembly to be guided into the water collection trough through the insertion port and the wall of the cutting board at the lower end of the scraper assembly, reducing the risk of water droplets entering the inside of the machine body.

[0036] In one embodiment, the scraper assembly includes at least two sets, both located at the opening, and all scraper assemblies are arranged along the width direction of the machine body.

[0037] By setting up multiple sets of scraper components, multiple insertion ports can be formed to accommodate the insertion of multiple cutting boards, thus enabling the simultaneous scraping of water off the surfaces of multiple cutting boards.

[0038] In one embodiment, the collection device is provided with at least two hooks, all of which are spaced apart from each other, and the collection device is hung on the machine body by all the hooks.

[0039] Because all the hooks are spaced apart, multiple points of the collection item can be connected to the machine body when the collection item is hung on the machine body, thus making the installation of the collection item relative to the machine body reliable.

[0040] In another aspect, this application also provides a cutting board sterilizer, including the cutting board dehydration device in any of the above embodiments.

[0041] In the aforementioned cutting board sterilizer, when water droplets adhere to the surface of the cutting board, the cutting board is inserted into the insertion port formed by the scraper assembly. An interference fit is formed between the scraper assembly and the cutting board, and there is pressure between the two. The pressure generated causes the water droplets on the cutting board to be scraped off onto the scraper assembly. Then, under the action of gravity, they slide down along the inclined direction of the scraper assembly until they are collected by the collection component. Therefore, the amount of water droplets entering the receiving cavity of the cutting board is reduced. Thus, when applied to the cutting board sterilizer, it will not increase the humidity inside the cutting board sterilizer, improve the sterilization effect, and reduce the adverse effects on the circuit or mechanical components of the cutting board sterilizer.

[0042] In one embodiment, the cutting board sterilizer further includes a sterilization device disposed within the receiving cavity. The sterilization device includes a high-temperature sterilization component capable of generating high temperatures to sterilize the cutting board within the receiving cavity.

[0043] During the high-temperature drying and sterilization process, the scraper assembly blocks most of the openings, reducing hot air escape and extending the residence time of hot air within the machine's interior, thus improving drying and sterilization efficiency. Simultaneously, residual water on the cutting board surface evaporates into steam under high-temperature drying. This steam rises and encounters the scraper assembly, condensing into droplets on its lower surface. Due to gravity, these droplets flow downwards along the scraper assembly, eventually dripping into the water collection tank inside the machine. From there, the water flows out through the guide holes at the bottom of the tank and collects in the collection unit.

[0044] In one embodiment, the cutting board sterilizer also includes a water-retaining plate, which is disposed in the receiving cavity. The water-retaining plate is located at the bottom of the machine body and forms a water-retaining space with the bottom wall of the receiving cavity. The sterilization device is disposed in the water-retaining space.

[0045] By setting up a water-blocking plate, the water droplets dripping from the cutting board during the sterilization process or the water vapor generated during high-temperature sterilization can be blocked from damaging the sterilization device, thus extending the service life of the sterilization device. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cutting board dewatering device in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0047] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the cutting board dewatering device.

[0048] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The front view of the cutting board dewatering device shown.

[0049] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Side view of the cutting board dewatering device shown.

[0050] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the cutting board dewatering device shown.

[0051] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A half-sectional view of the cutting board dewatering device shown.

[0052] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified schematic diagram of point A of the cutting board dewatering device shown.

[0053] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cutting board dewatering device shown.

[0054] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first scraper in the cutting board dewatering device shown.

[0055] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The side view of the first scraper shown.

[0056] Figure 11 for Figure 1 A top view of the cutting board rack in the cutting board dewatering device shown.

[0057] Figure 12 for Figure 11 The cutting board rack shown is shown in half section AA.

[0058] Figure 13 for Figure 12 An enlarged schematic diagram of point B on the cutting board rack shown.

[0059] Figure 14 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the collecting component in the cutting board dewatering device.

[0060] Figure 15 for Figure 14 The side view of the collection component shown.

[0061] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0062] Cutting board dewatering device 100, body 10, receiving cavity 11, opening 12, mounting groove 13, mounting port 131, body 14, cutting board rack 15, flow guide 16, water receiving trough 161, flow guide hole 162, base 17, water baffle 18, scraper assembly 20, insertion port 21, first scraper 22, mounting part 221, extension part 222, second scraper 23, collection part 30, hook 31, cutting board 200, sterilization device 300. Detailed Implementation

[0063] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0064] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0065] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0066] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0067] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0068] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0069] See Figure 1 An embodiment of this application provides a cutting board dewatering device 100, which includes a body 10, a scraper assembly 20, and a collection component 30. The cutting board dewatering device 100 of this application embodiment can perform a dewatering operation on a cutting board 200, specifically removing water from the surface of the cutting board 200.

[0070] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 6 The fuselage 10 has a receiving cavity 11 and an opening 12 communicating with the receiving cavity 11 at the top. Specifically, the fuselage 10 includes multiple sidewalls that enclose the receiving cavity 11 with an opening 12 on one side.

[0071] The scraper assembly 20 is disposed on the body 10 at a downward angle in the vertical direction and is located at the opening 12. The scraper assembly 20 has an insertion port 21 for inserting the cutting board 200.

[0072] The scraper assembly 20 is a device for scraping, cleaning or diverting substances. In the embodiments of this application, the scraper assembly 20 is able to be interference-fitted with the cutting board 200 when the cutting board 200 is inserted into the insertion port 21, so as to effectively scrape water or other residues on the cutting board 200.

[0073] The scraper assembly 20 is located at the opening 12, so that when the cutting board 200 is inserted into the insertion port 21, the cutting board 200 can enter the receiving cavity 11 of the body 10. Furthermore, the bottom of the cutting board 200 can abut against the bottom of the body 10 to support the cutting board 200 inside the body 10.

[0074] In addition, to simplify the structure of the body 10 at the opening 12, the top surface of the body 10 can be set to be inclined downward in the vertical direction in the same way as the scraper assembly 20, and the inclination angle is the same as that of the scraper assembly 20.

[0075] The insertion port 21 formed by the scraper assembly 20 can be formed by its own structure or it can be formed together with the body 10; there is no specific limitation.

[0076] In this embodiment, the collection component 30 is disposed on the body 10 and is at least connected to the lower end of the scraper assembly 20 that is inclined in the vertical direction.

[0077] The scraper assembly 20 is inclined in the vertical direction and includes an upper end and a lower end, with the upper end being higher than the lower end.

[0078] In this embodiment of the application, the cutting board dewatering device 100, when water droplets adhere to the surface of the cutting board 200, forms an interference fit between the cutting board 20 and the cutting board 200 as the cutting board 200 is inserted into the insertion port 21 of the scraper assembly 20. There is pressure between the two, and the water droplets on the cutting board 200 are scraped off onto the scraper assembly 20 by the pressure generated. Then, under the action of gravity, they slide down along the inclined direction of the scraper assembly 20 until they are collected by the collection member 30. Therefore, the amount of water droplets entering the receiving cavity 11 on the cutting board 200 is reduced. Thus, when applied to the cutting board sterilizer, the humidity inside the cutting board sterilizer will not increase, the sterilization effect will be improved, and the adverse effects on the circuit or mechanical components of the cutting board sterilizer will be reduced.

[0079] See Figures 2-5 Specifically, in the embodiments of this application, the scraper assembly 20 includes a first scraper 22 and a second scraper 23 disposed opposite to each other, and the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 are both disposed on the body 10 at an angle downward in the vertical direction, and an insertion port 21 is formed between the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23.

[0080] By setting two first scraper 22 and second scraper 23 opposite each other to form an insertion port 21, the contact area between the scraper assembly 20 and the cutting board 200 can be expanded, thereby thoroughly scraping away the water on the surface of the cutting board 200.

[0081] Specifically, the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 are spaced apart from each other along the width direction of the machine body 10.

[0082] Specifically, the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 are capable of scraping water off the two opposite large surfaces of the cutting board 200.

[0083] Combination Figure 9 and Figure 10In an embodiment of this application, the first scraper 22 includes a mounting portion 221 and an extension portion 222. The mounting portion 221 is mounted on the body 10 along a first direction. The extension portion 222 is connected to one side of the mounting portion 221 and extends along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The end of the extension portion 222 away from the mounting portion 221 along the second direction extends into an opening to form an insertion port 21.

[0084] Mounting section 221 is a structural module in the first scraper 22 used to fix, connect or support other functional components. Its function is to achieve stable assembly of the first scraper 22 and the body 10.

[0085] The extension 222 can extend outward from one end of the mounting portion 221, thus protruding from the body 10 into the opening 12 and contacting the cutting board 200. In the embodiment of this application, the second direction in which the extension 222 extends is the relative direction of the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23, and the first direction is the inclined direction of the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23.

[0086] This application provides a first scraper 22 including a mounting portion 221 and an extension portion 222. On the one hand, the first scraper 22 can be reliably mounted on the body 10. On the other hand, since the other end of the extension portion 222 forms an insertion port 21, it does not form a suspended end by connecting other components. Therefore, after the mounting portion 221 is mounted on the body 10, the extension portion 222 is equivalent to a cantilever and can have a certain elasticity relative to the mounting portion 221 in the insertion direction of the cutting board 200, thereby being able to fit the cutting board 200 more closely and reliably scrape the water off the surface of the cutting board 200.

[0087] Specifically, the thickness of the extension 222 gradually decreases along the direction away from the mounting portion 221.

[0088] The thickness of the extension 222 gradually decreases in the direction away from the mounting portion 221, that is, in the direction close to the insertion port 21. Therefore, a thinner thickness can be formed at the end close to the insertion port 21. In this way, on the one hand, when in contact with the cutting board 200, the small contact area between the two results in less friction, making the process of inserting the cutting board 200 into the insertion port 21 less resistant. On the other hand, the thinner thickness makes it easier to deform under force and fit more closely with the cutting board 200, making the scraping of water off the cutting board 200 more reliable.

[0089] Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the extension 222 can be one of a trapezoid, a triangle, or a hemisphere, or a combination of a trapezoid and a triangle, or a trapezoid and a hemisphere, without any specific limitation.

[0090] Combination Figures 11-13Furthermore, the top of the fuselage 10 has a mounting groove 13 extending in a first direction and a mounting opening 131 formed on the side wall of the fuselage 10. The opening 12 is located between the mounting groove 13 and the mounting opening 131 and communicates with both the mounting groove 13 and the mounting opening 131. The first scraper 22 is inserted into the mounting groove 13 from the mounting opening 131, the mounting portion 221 is confined within the mounting groove 13, and the extension portion 222 extends from the mounting groove 13 into the opening 12.

[0091] The mounting opening 131 formed on the side wall of the fuselage 10 as referred to herein means that the mounting opening 131 is formed on one side wall of the fuselage 10 along its length direction. In other embodiments, it may also mean that the mounting opening 131 is formed on one side wall of the fuselage 10 along its width direction.

[0092] Since an installation opening 131 is formed on the side wall of the body 10, and the installation opening 131 is connected to the installation groove 13, it is convenient for the first scraper 22 to be inserted into the installation groove 13 from the installation opening 131 on the side wall for installation. In addition, the installation part 221 is limited in the installation groove 13 by cooperating with the installation groove 13, and no additional connector is needed to fix the installation part 221 to the body 10. This simplifies the overall installation process of the first scraper 22 and also makes it convenient for the first scraper 22 to be removed from the body 10 for replacement and cleaning.

[0093] The mounting part 221 is limited to the mounting groove 13, meaning that the mounting part 221 is limited to the mounting groove 13 at least in the direction opposite to the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23. In this way, the two scrapers cannot be brought closer or further apart from each other to change the distance between them, and thus will not change the size of the insertion port 21, so that the scraper assembly 20 and the anvil 200 can make reliable contact.

[0094] Specifically, the mounting groove 13 includes two groove sidewalls arranged in the opposite direction of the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23. The two groove sidewalls can restrict the two opposite sidewalls of the mounting part 221 of the first scraper 22. One of the groove sidewalls is provided with a communication hole communicating with the opening 12, and the extension 222 can extend into the opening 12 through the communication hole.

[0095] To improve the reliability of the limiting mechanism, in the embodiments of this application, the mounting portion 221 protrudes along a third direction on opposite sides of the extension portion 222, with the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersecting each other. Specifically, the protruding direction of the mounting portion 221 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the extension portion 222, that is, the third direction is the height direction of the fuselage 10. Thus, the overall cross-sectional shape of the first scraper 22 is "T" shaped.

[0096] Thus, the protrusions of the mounting portion 221 on both sides of the extension portion 222 can cooperate with the mounting groove 13 to achieve positioning.

[0097] In other embodiments, the mounting portion 221 may protrude only from one side of the extension portion 222. For example, the overall cross-sectional shape of the first scraper 22 is "L".

[0098] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In an embodiment of this application, the body 10 includes a body 14 and a cutting board holder 15. The body 14 forms at least a portion of a receiving cavity 11 and has an opening at the top. The cutting board holder 15 is installed at the opening and forms an opening 12.

[0099] The cutting board holder 15 is a structure located on the main body 14 and is used to cooperate with the main body 14 to support the cutting board 200. Specifically, the cutting board holder 15 can support the cutting board 200 along the outer periphery of the cutting board 200, while the main body 14 supports the bottom of the cutting board 200.

[0100] The cutting board rack 15 is not integrated with the main body 14. The cutting board rack 15 is detachably connected to the main body 14, so that the opening can be easily opened to clean, inspect and perform other operations inside the receiving cavity 11 of the main body 14.

[0101] The mounting slot 13 located on the top of the body 10, as mentioned above, can be mounted on the cutting board holder 15, thereby allowing the first scraper 22 to also be mounted on the cutting board holder 15. In this way, the first scraper 22 can be disassembled and installed together with the cutting board holder 15 relative to the body 14, simplifying the disassembly and installation process and making the structure of the body 14 simpler.

[0102] It should be noted that the top surface of the body 14 in this embodiment is inclined downward in the vertical direction, and the plane where the opening is located is also inclined downward in the vertical direction. When the cutting board rack 15 is installed at the opening, the cutting board rack 15 is inclined accordingly, so that the first scraper 22 on it is inclined downward in the vertical direction.

[0103] In the embodiments of this application, the structure of the second scraper 23 can be the same as that of the first scraper 22, both having a mounting portion 221 and an extension portion 222. Of course, the structure of the second scraper 23 can also be different from that of the first scraper 22, and there is no specific limitation.

[0104] When the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 have the same structure, their extensions 222 are spaced apart and adjacent to each other to form an insertion port 21, and their mounting portions 221 are opposite to each other. Specifically, the top of the body 10 has two mounting slots 13, which are arranged opposite each other, and an opening 12 is formed between them. Thus, when the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 are respectively inserted into the two mounting slots 13, their extensions 222 can extend into the opening 12 opposite to each other to form an insertion port 21. In addition, the mounting ports 131 formed on the side wall of the body 10 by the two mounting slots 13 are connected to each other, which simplifies the process of opening the mounting ports 131 on the side wall of the body 10. Of course, the mounting ports 131 formed on the side wall of the body 10 by the two mounting slots 13 can also be unconnected.

[0105] In some embodiments, the scraper assembly 20 of the cutting board dewatering device 100 includes at least two sets, both located at the opening 12, and all scraper assemblies 20 are arranged along the width direction of the body 10.

[0106] By setting multiple sets of scraper components 20, multiple insertion ports 21 can be formed accordingly, thereby satisfying the insertion of multiple cutting boards 200, so that water can be scraped off the surface of multiple cutting boards 200 at the same time.

[0107] Specifically, all scraper assemblies 20 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the machine body 10.

[0108] Specifically, all scraper assemblies 20 are mounted on the cutting board rack 15 mentioned above. The cutting board rack 15 includes openings 12, and each opening 12 is provided with a scraper assembly 20.

[0109] Optionally, the scraper assembly 20 of the cutting board dewatering device 100 includes two sets, which are arranged along the width direction of the body 10. In other embodiments, the scraper assembly 20 of the cutting board dewatering device 100 may also include three or four sets, etc., and there is no specific limitation.

[0110] In embodiments of this application, the scraper assembly 20 is elastic.

[0111] When the elastic scraper assembly 20 comes into contact with the cutting board 200, it undergoes elastic deformation under force, thus conforming more closely to the surface of the cutting board 200 to reliably scrape water off the surface of the cutting board 200.

[0112] Specifically, both the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 may be elastic. In other embodiments, only one of the first scraper 22 or the second scraper 23 may be elastic, while the other of the first scraper 22 or the second scraper 23 may not be elastic.

[0113] Furthermore, the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 may have parts that are elastic and parts that are not. Specifically, the extension 222 of the first scraper 22 may be elastic, while the mounting portion 221 of the first scraper 22 may not be elastic. Of course, the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 may also be elastic as a whole, that is, the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 may be made of elastic material.

[0114] Optionally, the elastic portion of the first scraper 22 and the second scraper 23 may be made of either rubber or silicone.

[0115] Combination Figure 6 In some embodiments, the angle between the scraper assembly 20 and the horizontal direction is in the range of 10 degrees to 15 degrees.

[0116] In this way, water droplets scraped off the cutting board 200 can be smoothly rolled into the collection container 30 without negatively impacting the user experience.

[0117] To facilitate understanding, the design principle of the above-mentioned included angle range is explained as follows:

[0118] When water droplets adhere to the surface of the cutting board 200, the tilt angle of the scraper assembly 20 affects the gravitational component of the water droplets. Only when the gravitational component of the water droplets along the inclined plane is greater than the frictional force (coefficient of friction μ × support force) between the water droplets and the scraper assembly 20 will the water droplets slide downwards. Let the angle between the scraper assembly 20 and the horizontal direction, i.e., the tilt angle, be θ:

[0119] mgsinθ>μmgcosθ

[0120] Right now:

[0121] tanθ>μ

[0122] Since the scraper assembly 20 is usually made of elastic materials such as rubber, the coefficient of friction μ is generally between 0.15 and 0.3. Therefore, the tilt angle θ can be between 9 degrees and 17 degrees. Due to the influence of other factors and combined with the experimental results, the tilt angle θ is generally more suitable between 10 degrees and 15 degrees.

[0123] Optionally, θ is 12 degrees.

[0124] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiments of this application, the collection component 30 is disposed on the outer wall of the fuselage 10.

[0125] Compared to the collection component 30 being located inside the body 10, this design allows users to easily pour out the water collected in the collection component 30. Furthermore, the water collected in the collection component 30 will not evaporate into water vapor under high-temperature drying and return to the body 10, thus affecting the drying and sterilization effect and the equipment's circuitry or mechanical components.

[0126] Specifically, the collection component 30 is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the body 10.

[0127] This allows users to easily disassemble the collection unit 30 to empty the water when it is full, and also allows them to clean the collection unit 30.

[0128] Combination Figure 14 and Figure 15 Optionally, the collection component 30 is hung on the outer wall of the machine body 10. The hanging method is simple and easy to operate.

[0129] Specifically, the collection component 30 is provided with at least two hooks 31, all of which are spaced apart from each other, and the collection component 30 is hung on the body 10 by all of the hooks 31.

[0130] Since all the hooks 31 are spaced apart from each other, multiple positions of the collection component 30 can be connected to the body 10 when the collection component 30 is hung on the body 10, thus making the installation of the collection component 30 relative to the body 10 reliable.

[0131] Optionally, the collection component 30 is provided with two hooks 31, which are arranged at both ends of the collection component 30 along its length. This allows for fixation at both ends of the collection component 30, ensuring uniform stress distribution and improving the overall installation reliability of the collection component 30.

[0132] It is understandable that multiple hanging holes are provided on the outer wall of the body 10, and each hanging hole corresponds to a hook 31.

[0133] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the body 10 also has a flow guide 16, which connects the collector 30 and the lower end of the scraper assembly 20 that is inclined in the vertical direction.

[0134] The flow guide 16 refers to a component that can guide the flow of liquid.

[0135] By providing the guide section 16, the water droplets scraped off by the scraper assembly 20 can reach the collector 30 more accurately, and the overflow of water droplets can be reduced.

[0136] Optionally, the guide portion 16 can be a groove, channel, slope, etc., and there are no specific limitations.

[0137] Optionally, the flow guide 16 can be integrally formed with the body 14 of the body 10 or the cutting board holder 15, or it can be detachably connected to the body 14 of the body 10 or the cutting board holder 15.

[0138] Specifically, the flow guide 16 includes a water receiving tank 161 and a flow guide hole 162 penetrating the body 10. The water receiving tank 161 is located in the receiving cavity 11 of the body 10 and is connected to the lower end of the scraper assembly 20 that is inclined in the vertical direction. The flow guide hole 162 connects the water receiving tank 161 and the collector 30.

[0139] By setting up a water receiving tank 161, water droplets scraped off by the scraper assembly 20 can be received inside the machine body 10, and the water in the water receiving tank 161 can be guided to the external collection component 30 through the guide hole 162 penetrating the machine body 10. In this way, water droplets can be prevented from entering the receiving cavity 11 and staying in the water receiving tank 161, which would affect the drying and sterilization effect and the circuit or mechanical parts of the equipment.

[0140] Optionally, the water receiving tank 161 has a water inlet facing the scraper assembly 20, from which water droplets are received into the water receiving tank 161.

[0141] Optionally, the water receiving trough 161 is formed by a protrusion extending inside the fuselage body 14.

[0142] In some embodiments, the water receiving trough 161 is located vertically below the scraper assembly 20, and the guide hole 162 communicates with the bottom wall of the water receiving trough 161. The bottom wall of the water receiving trough 161 is vertically downward and inclined towards the guide hole 162. In this way, water droplets can drip vertically from the scraper assembly 20 into the water receiving trough 161 under the action of gravity, and flow downward to the guide hole 162 under the guidance of the bottom wall of the water receiving trough 161, where they are collected by the collector 30. This arrangement allows for smooth guidance of the water droplets by the guide section 16 under the action of gravity, ensuring they reach the external collector 30 for collection, thus improving the reliability of water droplet collection.

[0143] In some embodiments, the water receiving tank 161 is provided protruding from the inner wall of the receiving cavity 11 of the body 10, and has a gap between it in the vertical direction and the lower end of the scraper assembly 20 that is inclined in the vertical direction.

[0144] By setting the water receiving trough 161 to protrude from the inner wall of the receiving cavity 11 of the body 10, after the cutting board 200 enters the receiving cavity 11 of the body 10 through the insertion port 21, the cutting board 200 is limited by the direction of the outer wall of the water receiving trough 161 abutting against the side wall of the cutting board 200. This reduces the risk of water droplets being scraped off the cutting board 200 by the scraper assembly 20 and guided into the water receiving trough 161 through the insertion port 21 and the wall of the cutting board 200 at the lower end of the scraper assembly 20, thereby reducing the risk of water droplets entering the body 10.

[0145] Specifically, the outer wall of the water receiving tank 161 extends in the vertical direction.

[0146] See Figures 1-6 Based on the same inventive concept, a cutting board sterilizer is also provided, including the cutting board dewatering device 100 in any of the above embodiments.

[0147] Thus, when water droplets adhere to the surface of the cutting board 200, as the cutting board 200 is inserted into the insertion port 21 formed by the scraper assembly 20, an interference fit is formed between the scraper assembly 20 and the cutting board 200, and there is pressure between the two. The pressure generated causes the water droplets on the cutting board 200 to be scraped off onto the scraper assembly 20, and then slide down along the inclined direction of the scraper assembly 20 under the action of gravity until they are collected by the collection member 30. Therefore, the amount of water droplets entering the receiving cavity 11 on the cutting board 200 is reduced. Thus, the humidity inside the cutting board sterilizer is not increased, the sterilization effect is improved, and the adverse effects on the circuit or mechanical parts of the cutting board sterilizer are reduced.

[0148] Specifically, the cutting board sterilizer also includes a sterilization device 300, which is located inside the machine body 10 and is used to sterilize the cutting board 200 in the receiving cavity 11.

[0149] Optionally, the sterilization device 300 includes a high-temperature sterilization component capable of generating high temperatures to sterilize the cutting board 200 within the receiving cavity 11.

[0150] During the high-temperature drying and sterilization process, the scraper assembly 20 blocks most of the opening 12, reducing hot air escape and extending the residence time of hot air in the inner cavity of the machine body 10, thereby improving drying and sterilization efficiency. At the same time, the water residue on the surface of the cutting board 200 evaporates into water vapor under high-temperature drying. The water vapor rises and hits the scraper assembly 20, condensing into water droplets on the lower surface of the scraper assembly 20. Due to gravity, the water droplets flow down the scraper assembly 20 and finally drip into the water collection tank 161 inside the machine body 10. From the bottom of the water collection tank 161, the water flows out through the guide hole 162 and collects in the collection piece 30.

[0151] In some embodiments, the cutting board sterilizer further includes a water baffle plate 18, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 11. The water baffle plate 18 is located at the bottom of the machine body 10 and forms a water baffle space with the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 11. The sterilization device 300 is disposed in the water baffle space.

[0152] By setting up the water baffle plate 18, the water droplets dripping from the cutting board 200 during the sterilization process or the water vapor generated during high-temperature sterilization can be blocked from damaging the sterilization device 300, thus extending the service life of the sterilization device 300.

[0153] Specifically, the fuselage 10 also includes a chassis 17, and the bottom of the fuselage body 14 has an opening, with a water baffle 18 located between the fuselage body 14 and the chassis 17.

[0154] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0155] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cutting board water removal device, characterized in that, include: The fuselage has a receiving cavity and an opening at the top communicating with the receiving cavity; A scraper assembly is disposed on the machine body and located at the opening. The scraper assembly extends longitudinally at an angle downward in the vertical direction. The scraper assembly includes a first scraper and a second scraper disposed opposite to each other. Both the first scraper and the second scraper are disposed at an angle downward in the vertical direction on the machine body. An insertion port for inserting a cutting board is formed between the first scraper and the second scraper. The insertion port is interference-fitted with the cutting board. At least one of the first scraper blade or the second scraper blade includes a mounting portion and an extension portion. The mounting portion is mounted to the machine body, and the extension portion is connected to one side of the mounting portion and extends along a second direction. The thickness of the extension portion gradually decreases along a direction away from the mounting portion. A collection component is disposed on the outer wall of the body. The body has a flow guide portion, which includes a water receiving trough and a flow guide hole penetrating the body. The water receiving trough is located in the receiving cavity of the body and is connected to the lower end of the scraper assembly inclined in the vertical direction. The flow guide hole connects the water receiving trough and the collection component. The collection component is used to collect water droplets scraped off by the scraper assembly when the cutting board is inserted into the insertion port.

2. The anvil board dewatering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting portion extends along a first direction, and the second direction intersects with the first direction; The extension portion extends into the opening along the second direction at one end away from the mounting portion to form the insertion port.

3. The anvil board dewatering device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the fuselage has a mounting groove extending along the first direction and a mounting opening formed on the side wall of the fuselage. The opening is located between the mounting groove and the mounting opening and communicates with both the mounting groove and the mounting opening. The first scraper or the second scraper is inserted into the mounting groove from the mounting opening, the mounting part is confined within the mounting groove, and the extension part extends into the opening from the mounting groove.

4. The anvil board dewatering device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting portion protrudes along a third direction on opposite sides of the extension portion; the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other.

5. The cutting board dewatering device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The scraper assembly is elastic.

6. The cutting board dewatering device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The angle between the scraper assembly and the horizontal direction is in the range of 10 degrees to 15 degrees.

7. The cutting board dewatering device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The water receiving trough is located vertically below the scraper assembly. The flow guide hole is connected to the bottom wall of the water receiving trough. The bottom wall of the water receiving trough is inclined downward along the vertical direction and toward the flow guide hole.

8. The cutting board dewatering device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The water receiving trough protrudes from the inner wall of the receiving cavity of the machine body and has a gap between it and the lower end of the scraper assembly that is inclined in the vertical direction.

9. The cutting board dewatering device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The scraper assembly includes at least two sets, all of which are located at the opening, and all the scraper assemblies are arranged along the width direction of the machine body.

10. The cutting board dewatering device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The collection component is provided with at least two hooks, all of which are spaced apart from each other, and the collection component is hung on the machine body by all of the hooks.

11. A cutting board sterilizer, characterized in that, Includes the cutting board dewatering device according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The cutting board sterilizer according to claim 11, characterized in that, The cutting board sterilizer also includes a sterilization device located within the receiving cavity. The sterilization device includes a high-temperature sterilization component capable of generating high temperatures to sterilize the cutting board within the receiving cavity.

13. The cutting board sterilizer according to claim 12, characterized in that, The cutting board sterilizer also includes a water-retaining plate, which is located in the receiving cavity. The water-retaining plate is located at the bottom of the machine body and forms a water-retaining space with the bottom wall of the receiving cavity. The sterilization device is located in the water-retaining space.

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