Efficient tableware cleaning equipment for catering
By introducing a rotary transmission mechanism and camera into the tableware cleaning equipment, combined with spray cleaning and data recognition technology, the problem of incomplete tableware cleaning is solved, achieving efficient tableware cleaning detection and adjustment, and ensuring the safety and hygiene of tableware.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511794123.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing tableware cleaning equipment does not clean thoroughly when the tableware is stacked, and it cannot perform effective cleaning tests, resulting in insufficient cleaning and posing a risk of foodborne disease transmission.
Design a high-efficiency cleaning device for catering tableware, including a rotary transmission mechanism, a camera and a controller, which realizes the detection and adjustment of the cleanliness of tableware through periodic rotation, spray cleaning, lighting and shooting and data recognition.
This improves the overall cleanliness of tableware, avoids incomplete cleaning, and ensures that tableware is safe, hygienic, and reusable.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of tableware cleaning, and particularly relates to a high-efficiency tableware cleaning device for catering. BACKGROUND
[0002] Tableware cleaning is a whole process of effectively removing food residues, grease dirt, bacteria and microorganisms, and odors and other pollutants on the surface of tableware through physical, chemical or comprehensive cleaning methods, so that the tableware can reach a safe, sanitary and reusable state.
[0003] In the family, catering industry and centralized catering scene, tableware cleaning is an important link to ensure food safety. A good tableware cleaning process not only improves the dining experience of users, but also effectively prevents the spread of foodborne diseases, and is a basic work in the kitchen hygiene management system. Through standardized operation, equipment cleaning and scientific management, the safety and hygiene reliability of tableware can be further ensured.
[0004] Currently, the tableware for catering is usually cleaned in a centralized and stacked manner, that is, a large number of tableware are put into a cleaning tank or cleaning equipment for unified cleaning. The tableware are in a stacked state and block each other, so that it is easy to form a cleaning dead angle that is difficult to reach, and the oil stains, food residues or bacteria on the surface of part of the tableware cannot be completely removed, resulting in insufficient overall cleaning degree. Moreover, the existing cleaning process generally uses a preset fixed cleaning time as the end condition of the work, and the cleaning equipment automatically ends the work after the timer is completed, and cannot perform effective cleaning detection, so that the cleaning may not be complete. SUMMARY
[0005] The purpose of the embodiment of the application is to provide a high-efficiency tableware cleaning device for catering, which aims to solve the problems in the prior art.
[0006] The embodiment of the application is implemented as follows: A high-efficiency tableware cleaning device for catering, comprising a box body and a containing basket, a movable door is movably installed on one side of the box body, a water pipeline is installed on the box body, a water pump is connected to the water pipeline, a first spraying frame and a second spraying frame are respectively installed on the top and the bottom of the box body, the first spraying frame and the second spraying frame are connected to the water pipeline, and the containing basket is movably installed in the box body. A rotary transmission mechanism is installed between the box body and the containing basket, and is used to drive the containing basket to periodically rotate; An illuminating lamp is installed at the top end of the box body, and is used to illuminate and shoot; A camera is installed at the top end of the box body, and is used to shoot the tableware cleaning and obtain cleaning shooting data; The controller is used to identify and judge the cleanliness level of the tableware based on the cleaning data, and to perform cycle-controlled rotation of the rotary transmission mechanism again when the cleanliness level is insufficient.
[0007] Preferably, the rotary transmission mechanism specifically includes: A rotating shaft is fixedly installed at both ends of the holding basket, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the box body; An electric motor is fixedly mounted on the housing, and the output end of the electric motor is connected to one end of the rotating shaft for transmission.
[0008] Preferably, a movable cover is movably installed on the holding basket, and both the holding basket and the movable cover have multiple hollow openings.
[0009] Preferably, a heating pipe is installed on one side of the box, and multiple hot air blowers are installed inside the box.
[0010] Preferably, a cleaning fluid pipe is installed on the housing, and the cleaning fluid pipe is connected to the first spray frame and the second spray frame.
[0011] Preferably, the step of identifying and judging the cleanliness level of the tableware based on the cleaning data, and controlling the rotary transmission mechanism to rotate again when the cleanliness level is insufficient, specifically includes the following steps: The clean shooting data is preprocessed to obtain standard shooting data; The cleanliness level of the tableware is identified based on the standard captured data to determine whether the cleanliness level meets the requirements; When the cleanliness level meets the requirements, the drying operation of the heating element and the multiple hot air blowers is controlled. After the drying process is completed, the movable door opens automatically; If the cleanliness level does not meet the requirements, the rotary transmission mechanism is subjected to cyclic rotation control again.
[0012] Preferably, the step of identifying the cleanliness level of the tableware based on the standard photographed data and determining whether the cleanliness level meets the requirements specifically includes the following steps: The standard captured data is used to identify dirt on the surface of tableware, and the dirt identification results are obtained. The standard captured data is used to identify water droplets clinging to the tableware, and the results of the clinging identification are obtained. Based on the combined results of dirt identification and wall-mounted stain identification, it is determined whether the cleanliness level meets the requirements.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: The present invention provides a high-efficiency cleaning device for catering tableware, which can drive the holding basket to perform periodic cleaning rotation, and perform tableware cleaning photography, cleaning degree identification and judgment. When the cleaning degree is insufficient, the device can perform periodic rotation control again, which can improve the overall cleaning degree of the tableware, and can perform effective cleaning detection and adjustment to avoid incomplete cleaning. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the high-efficiency cleaning equipment for catering tableware provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 The internal structure of the high-efficiency cleaning equipment for catering tableware provided in the embodiments of the present invention Figure 1 ; Figure 3 The internal structure of the high-efficiency cleaning equipment for catering tableware provided in the embodiments of the present invention Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the holding basket provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the process for performing a second periodic rotation control provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a flowchart for identifying and judging the cleanliness of tableware, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] In the attached diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Movable door; 3. Water pipe; 4. Cleaning liquid pipe; 5. Heating element; 6. Hot air blower; 7. First spray rack; 8. Second spray rack; 9. Water pump; 10. Holding basket; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Electric motor; 13. Movable cover; 14. Hollow opening; 15. Camera; 16. Lighting lamp; 17. Controller. Detailed Implementation
[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.
[0017] The specific implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown: A high-efficiency cleaning device for catering tableware includes a housing 1 and a holding basket 10. A movable door 2 is movably installed on one side of the housing 1. A water pipe 3 is installed on the housing 1 and connected to a water pump 9. A first spray rack 7 and a second spray rack 8 are respectively installed at the top and bottom of the housing 1, and both are connected to the water pipe 3. The holding basket 10 is movably installed inside the housing 1. The high-efficiency cleaning device for catering tableware also includes: A rotary transmission mechanism is installed between the box 1 and the holding basket 10 to drive the holding basket 10 to perform periodic cleaning rotation; Lighting lamp 16, which is installed at the top inside the housing 1, is used for photographic illumination; Camera 15 is installed at the top inside the housing 1 and is used to take pictures of the tableware cleaning process and acquire cleaning data. The controller 17 is used to identify and judge the cleanliness level of the tableware based on the cleaning data, and to perform cycle rotation control on the rotary transmission mechanism again when the cleanliness level is insufficient.
[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, a movable door 2 is movably installed on the front side of the box 1, and a water pipe 3 is installed on the rear side of the box 1. The water pipe 3 is installed through the top and bottom of the box 1 and is connected to the first spray rack 7 and the second spray rack 8 respectively. The water pipe 3 is connected to a water pump 9. The holding basket 10 is movably installed in the box 1 through a rotation transmission mechanism. A lighting lamp 16, a camera 15 and a controller 17 are installed on the top of the box 1.
[0020] During operation, after placing multiple pieces of tableware to be cleaned in the holding basket 10, the movable door 2 is closed. At this time, the water pump 9 starts working, delivering cleaning water through the water pipe 3 to the first spray rack 7 and the second spray rack 8 to spray and clean the multiple pieces of tableware in the holding basket 10. Simultaneously, the rotary transmission mechanism initializes, driving the holding basket 10 to perform a cleaning cycle rotation. Afterward, the lighting lamp 16 provides illumination, and the camera 15 captures images of the tableware cleaning process, acquiring cleaning data. The controller 17 identifies and judges the cleanliness level of the tableware based on the cleaning data. If the cleanliness level is insufficient, the rotary transmission mechanism is rotated again in a cycle, and the tableware cleaning image and recognition process is repeated until the cleanliness level of the multiple pieces of tableware in the holding basket 10 meets the requirements.
[0021] In yet another embodiment of the invention, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown: The rotary transmission mechanism specifically includes: Rotating shaft 11: Rotating shaft 11 is fixedly installed at both ends of the holding basket 10, and the rotating shaft 11 is rotatably installed on the box body 1; The motor 12 is fixedly mounted on the housing 1, and the output end of the motor 12 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft 11 for transmission.
[0022] A movable cover 13 is movably installed on the holding basket 10, and both the holding basket 10 and the movable cover 13 have multiple hollow openings 14.
[0023] A heating pipe 5 is installed on one side of the box 1, and multiple hot air blowers 6 are installed inside the box 1.
[0024] The housing 1 is equipped with a cleaning fluid pipe 4, which is connected to the first spray frame 7 and the second spray frame 8.
[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, a movable door 2 is movably installed on the front side of the box 1, a water pipe 3 is installed on the rear side of the box 1, and the water pipe 3 is installed through the top and bottom of the box 1, respectively connected to the first spray frame 7 and the second spray frame 8. The water pipe 3 is connected to a water pump 9, and a cleaning liquid pipe 4 is installed on the box 1, which is connected to the first spray frame 7 and the second spray frame 8. A heating pipe 5 is installed on the rear side of the box 1, and multiple hot air blowers 6 are installed on the rear side of the box 1. Rotating shafts 11 are fixedly installed on the left and right ends of the holding basket 10. An electric motor 12 is fixedly installed on the box 1, and the output end of the electric motor 12 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft 11 through a coupling. A movable cover 13 is movably installed on the holding basket 10, and multiple hollow openings 14 are opened on both the holding basket 10 and the movable cover 13. A lighting lamp 16, a camera 15 and a controller 17 are installed on the top of the box 1.
[0026] During operation, after placing multiple pieces of tableware to be cleaned in the holding basket 10, the movable door 2 is closed. At this time, the water pump 9 operates, delivering cleaning water through the water pipe 3 to the first spray rack 7 and the second spray rack 8 to spray and clean the multiple pieces of tableware in the holding basket 10. Simultaneously, the motor 12 operates, driving the holding basket 10 to perform a cleaning cycle through the rotating shaft 11. Afterward, the lighting lamp 16 provides illumination for photography, and the camera 15 captures images of the tableware cleaning process, acquiring cleaning data. The controller 17 identifies surface dirt and water droplets on the tableware based on the cleaning data, obtaining the dirt identification results and... The wall-mounted identification results are combined with the dirt identification results to determine whether the cleanliness level meets the requirements. If the cleanliness level meets the requirements, the heating tube 5 and multiple hot air blowers 6 are controlled to perform the drying process. After drying is completed, the movable door 2 is automatically opened. At this time, the staff can open the movable cover 13 on the holding basket 10 and take out multiple cleaned and dried tableware from the holding basket 10. If the cleanliness level does not meet the requirements, the motor 12 is controlled again to drive the holding basket 10 to rotate for the next cycle and perform spray cleaning until the cleanliness level of the multiple tableware in the holding basket 10 meets the requirements.
[0027] Specifically, Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the process of performing a second periodic rotation control provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] In one embodiment of the present invention, the step of identifying and judging the cleanliness level of the tableware based on the cleaning data, and controlling the rotary transmission mechanism to rotate again when the cleanliness level is insufficient, specifically includes the following steps: Step S101: Preprocess the clean shooting data to obtain standard shooting data; Step S102: Identify the cleanliness of the tableware based on the standard captured data, and determine whether the cleanliness meets the requirements; Step S103: When the cleanliness level meets the requirements, the heating tube 5 and the multiple hot air blowers 6 are controlled to perform drying operations. Step S104: After the drying process is completed, the movable door 2 will be opened automatically; Step S105: If the cleanliness level does not meet the requirements, perform cycle rotation control on the rotary transmission mechanism again.
[0029] Specifically, Figure 6 This is a flowchart for identifying and judging the cleanliness of tableware, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the step of identifying the cleanliness level of tableware based on the standard captured data and determining whether the cleanliness level meets the requirements specifically includes the following steps: Step S1021: Perform surface dirt identification on the tableware using the standard captured data to obtain dirt identification results; Step S1022: Perform water droplet adhesion recognition on the tableware using the standard captured data to obtain the adhesion recognition result; Step S1023: Based on the combined results of the dirt identification and the wall-mounted stain identification, determine whether the cleanliness level meets the requirements.
[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency cleaning device for tableware, comprising a box (1) and a holding basket (10), characterized in that, The side of the box (1) is movably installed with a movable door (2), the box (1) is installed with a water pipeline (3), the water pipeline (3) is connected with a water pump (9), the top and bottom of the box (1) are respectively installed with a first spraying frame (7) and a second spraying frame (8), the first spraying frame (7) and the second spraying frame (8) are connected with the water pipeline (3), the containing basket (10) is movably installed in the box (1), and the dining tableware high-efficiency cleaning equipment further comprises: A rotary transmission mechanism is installed between the box (1) and the containing basket (10), which is used to drive the containing basket (10) to rotate periodically; A lighting lamp (16) is installed at the top end of the box (1) and is used for shooting illumination; A camera (15) is installed at the top end of the box (1) and is used for shooting tableware cleaning, obtaining cleaning shooting data; A controller (17) is used for recognizing and judging the cleaning degree of tableware according to the cleaning shooting data, and the rotary transmission mechanism is controlled to rotate periodically again when the cleaning degree is insufficient.
2. The high efficient cleaning equipment for tableware according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary transmission mechanism specifically comprises: A rotating shaft (11) is fixedly installed at both ends of the containing basket (10), and the rotating shaft (11) is rotatably installed on the box (1); An electric motor (12) is fixedly installed on the box (1), and the output end of the electric motor (12) is in transmission connection with one end of the rotating shaft (11).
3. The high efficient cleaning equipment for tableware according to claim 1, characterized in that, A movable cover (13) is movably installed on the containing basket (10), and a plurality of hollow openings (14) are formed in the containing basket (10) and the movable cover (13).
4. The high efficient cleaning apparatus for tableware according to claim 1, wherein A heating pipe (5) is installed on one side of the box (1), and a plurality of hot air fans (6) are installed in the box (1).
5. The high efficient cleaning apparatus for tableware according to claim 1, wherein A cleaning liquid pipeline (4) is installed on the box (1) and is connected with the first spraying frame (7) and the second spraying frame (8).
6. The high efficient cleaning equipment for tableware according to claim 4, characterized in that, The steps of recognizing and judging the cleaning degree of tableware according to the cleaning shooting data and controlling the rotary transmission mechanism to rotate periodically again when the cleaning degree is insufficient specifically comprise the following steps: The cleaning shooting data is preprocessed to obtain standard shooting data; The cleaning degree of tableware is recognized according to the standard shooting data, and it is judged whether the cleaning degree meets the requirements; When the cleaning degree meets the requirements, the heating pipe (5) and the plurality of hot air fans (6) are controlled to work for drying; After the drying work is completed, the movable door (2) is automatically opened; When the cleaning degree does not meet the requirements, the rotary transmission mechanism is controlled to rotate periodically again.
7. The high efficient cleaning equipment for tableware according to claim 6, characterized in that, The steps of recognizing the cleaning degree of tableware according to the standard shooting data and judging whether the cleaning degree meets the requirements specifically comprise the following steps: The standard shooting data is used to recognize the dirt on the surface of tableware, and a dirt recognition result is obtained; The standard shooting data is used to recognize water droplets hanging on the surface of tableware, and a hanging recognition result is obtained; The dirt recognition result and the hanging recognition result are comprehensively considered to judge whether the cleaning degree meets the requirements.