Swing chopstick cage device for dish-washing machine

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of dish-washing machines, in particular to a swinging chopstick cage device for a dish-washing machine, which comprises a chopstick cage, the chopstick cage comprises a plurality of accommodating units, and the side edge of the outermost side of the chopstick cage is provided with an inverted U-shaped groove; the driving mechanism comprises a motor and a crank, the crank is linked with a motor shaft, and one end of the crank is arranged in the inverted U-shaped groove; the hanging arms are arranged at the four corners of the chopstick box, and when the driving mechanism drives the chopstick box to shake through the crank, the hanging arms can swing along with the chopstick box; the two end faces of each containing unit in the swinging direction of the chopstick box are both of a curved surface structure, the two curved surfaces are symmetrically arranged, in the swinging process of the chopstick box, the chopsticks slide between the two symmetrical curved surfaces, shearing force is generated, and it is guaranteed that the chopsticks are mutually dispersed. After the scheme is adopted, scattered and dynamic cleaning of the chopsticks can be realized, and the cleaning efficiency and cleanliness of the chopsticks are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of dishwashers, and specifically to a oscillating chopstick holder device for dishwashers. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of smart kitchens, dishwashers have become common cleaning equipment in both home and commercial settings. Chopsticks, as frequently used tableware, are directly affected by their cleaning performance, impacting the user experience of the dishwasher. Currently, most dishwashers use a fixed-compartment design for their chopstick holders, meaning each compartment holds one or more pairs of chopsticks. This design has the following drawbacks: Low operational efficiency: Each pair of chopsticks needs to be placed into an individual compartment, which is a tedious and time-consuming process. Incomplete cleaning: When multiple chopsticks are pressed together in the compartment, they form a sealed "mirror" contact area. Washing water cannot penetrate to the contact area. If food residue is attached to this area, it is easy to remain and difficult to clean. Long-term use can easily breed bacteria and endanger hygiene and safety.

[0003] Even with a rotating spray structure, it is difficult to completely solve the above problems.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the problems of low placement efficiency or poor cleaning effect of existing chopstick holders, this invention proposes a swing chopstick holder device for dishwashers. By driving the chopstick holder to swing and optimizing the chopstick holder structure, the chopsticks are dispersed and dynamically cleaned, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency and cleanliness of the chopsticks. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A dishwasher oscillating chopstick holder device, comprising The chopstick holder includes several housing units, and the outermost side of the chopstick holder is provided with an inverted U-shaped groove. The drive mechanism includes a motor and a crank, the crank is linked to the motor shaft, and one end of the crank is set in an inverted U-shaped groove; The hanging arms are set at the four corners of the chopstick holder, and when the drive mechanism drives the chopstick holder to shake through the crank, the hanging arms can swing with the chopstick holder. Each holding unit has two curved end faces in the direction of the chopstick cage swing, and the two curved surfaces are symmetrically arranged. During the swing of the chopstick cage, the chopsticks slide between the two symmetrical curved surfaces and generate shear force, ensuring that the chopsticks are dispersed from each other.

[0006] The above solution overcomes the problems existing in existing dishwashers by changing the cleaning approach and shaking the chopsticks in real time during the cleaning process to disperse and collide them, thus simulating the effect of manually cleaning chopsticks.

[0007] Furthermore, the opening of the inverted U-shaped groove has a flared structure, and the width of the flared opening is more than 1.2 times the width of the inverted U-shaped groove.

[0008] The horn structure facilitates installation with the crank.

[0009] Furthermore, the end face of the receiving unit in the swing direction is recessed into the receiving unit.

[0010] Furthermore, the length of the inverted U-shaped groove matches the swing trajectory of the crank.

[0011] If the groove is too short, the chopstick holder may fall off.

[0012] Furthermore, the height difference of the curved surface of the accommodating unit is greater than or equal to 8mm.

[0013] If the curved surface is too flat, it will lose its dispersion effect.

[0014] Furthermore, the hanging arm and the chopstick holder are connected by hooks.

[0015] The hooks facilitate both the swinging of the chopstick holder and its installation.

[0016] Furthermore, the motor of the drive mechanism is a stepper motor with a speed range of 30 r / min to 60 r / min.

[0017] By adopting the above solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: This invention solves the problems of low placement efficiency and poor cleaning effect of existing chopstick holders. By driving the chopstick holder to swing and optimizing its structure, it enables rapid dispersion and dynamic cleaning of chopsticks, improving placement efficiency and cleanliness. The chopstick holder is also easy to set up. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention installed in a dishwasher; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the chopstick holder positioned to the right; Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the chopstick holder positioned to the left; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a single housing unit; Label Explanation Chopstick holder 1, receiving unit 11, hook 12, inverted U-shaped groove 13 Hanging arm 2, horizontal arm 21, vertical arm 22. 3. Motor, 4. Crank, 5. Mounting shaft, 6. Cleaning device, 7. Chopsticks. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, a swinging chopstick holder device for a dishwasher is installed in the inner tub of the dishwasher. It includes a chopstick holder 1, which has several receiving units 11. A pair of hooks 12 are provided at the four corners of the chopstick holder 1. Correspondingly, four hanging arms 2 are provided on the side wall of the inner tub via mounting shafts. The hanging arms 2 include vertical arms 22 pivotally connected to the mounting shafts 5, and the hooks 12 are hung at both ends of the horizontal arms 21 of the hanging arms 2. The radius of the horizontal arms 21 where the hooks 12 are located is smaller than the radius of other parts, which can prevent the hooks 12 from falling off the horizontal arms 21. That is, when the chopstick holder 1 is subjected to external force, it has a degree of freedom to swing in the horizontal direction.

[0022] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the chopstick cage 1 is subjected to an external force of swinging in the horizontal direction, which can be obtained by the crank driven by the motor 3. The crank 4 is driven to rotate by the motor shaft. The output end of the crank is set in the inverted U-shaped groove 13 on the side of the chopstick cage 1. The opening of the inverted U-shaped groove 13 is a horn structure, and the width of the horn opening is more than 1.2 times the width of the inverted U-shaped groove 13, which makes it convenient to set the crank in it.

[0023] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, when the motor 3 drives the crank 4 to move, due to the restriction of the inverted U-shaped groove 13, the chopstick cage 1 will swing back and forth in the horizontal direction with the output end of the crank. At this time, the chopsticks will shake due to inertia in the receiving unit 11. In order to ensure that a stack of chopsticks 7 can be quickly dispersed, the two end faces of the receiving unit 11 in the swing direction of the chopstick cage 1 are both concave curved structures, and the two curved surfaces are symmetrically arranged. During the swing of the chopstick cage 1, the chopsticks 7 slide between the two symmetrical curved surfaces and generate shear force, ensuring that several chopsticks are dispersed from each other. Figure 6 As shown.

[0024] The oscillation frequency of the chopstick cage 1 is determined by the speed of the motor. Considering actual needs, a speed range of 30r / min to 60r / min is more reasonable. At the same time, the cleaning device 6 at the bottom of the inner pot is used to rinse the chopsticks in the chopstick cage 1. The cleaning effect is better than that of the chopstick cage fixed in the inner pot.

[0025] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and "middle" used in the present invention are for reference only and are not absolute limitations. Any non-substantial modifications made using the present invention shall be considered as infringing upon the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A swingable chopstick cage device for a dishwasher, characterized by: The application relates to a chopstick cage. The chopstick cage comprises a plurality of containing units, and the outermost side of the chopstick cage is provided with a reverse U-shaped groove. The driving mechanism comprises a motor and a crank, the crank is connected with the motor shaft, and one end of the crank is arranged in the reverse U-shaped groove. The hanging arms are arranged at the four corners of the chopstick cage, and the hanging arms can swing along with the chopstick cage when the driving mechanism drives the chopstick cage to shake through the crank. The two end faces of each containing unit in the shaking direction of the chopstick cage are curved surface structures, and the two curved surfaces are symmetrically arranged.

2. The oscillating chopstick cage device for a dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the shaking process of the chopstick cage, the chopsticks slide between the two symmetric curved surfaces and generate shearing force, so that the mutual dispersion of the chopsticks is ensured.

3. The oscillating chopstick cage device for a dishwasher according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The opening of the reverse U-shaped groove is a horn structure, and the width of the horn mouth is more than 1.2 times the width of the reverse U-shaped groove.

4. The oscillating chopstick cage device for a dishwasher according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The end face of the containing unit in the shaking direction is recessed towards the inside of the containing unit.

5. The oscillating chopstick cage device for a dishwasher according to claim 3, wherein: The length of the reverse U-shaped groove matches the swinging track of the crank.

6. The oscillating chopstick cage device for a dish washer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The height difference of the circular arc curved surface of the curved surface structure of the containing unit is greater than or equal to 8 mm.

7. The oscillating chopstick cage device for a dishwasher according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hanging arms and the chopstick cage are connected through hooks. The motor of the driving mechanism is a stepping motor, and the rotating speed range of the motor is 30 r / min-60 r / min.

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