Fruit and vegetable cleaning machine and draining basket

Abstract

The fruit and vegetable cleaning machine comprises a shell, a fruit and vegetable containing cavity is formed in the upper end of the shell, a driving mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the shell, the driving end of the driving mechanism extends into the fruit and vegetable containing cavity and is provided with an impeller, a water electrolysis device is further arranged at the bottom of the fruit and vegetable containing cavity, and the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine further comprises the draining basket capable of being placed in the fruit and vegetable containing cavity. And a cleaning brush is arranged on the side wall of the draining basket. The brush is arranged on the side face of the draining basket, fruits and vegetables are scraped on the surface of the brush to be cleaned when driven by water flow, the cleaning effect is better, the cleaning step is completed in the draining basket, the fruits and vegetables can be taken out by directly taking the draining basket after cleaning is completed, and using is more convenient. By arranging the draining basket with the cleaning brush, fruits and vegetables rub with the brush under the driving of water flow, and the cleaning effect and cleanliness are remarkably improved in combination with the sterilization effect of the water electrolysis device; the draining basket combined cleaning structure is good in cleaning effect and convenient to take and use.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a household appliance, in particular to a fruit and vegetable cleaning machine and a draining basket. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, such as the one disclosed in CN112137461B, includes an electrolysis module and an impeller, the impeller is arranged in the cleaning basket and is driven by a driving assembly arranged in the sink through a magnet, and the electrolysis module is arranged on the cleaning basket. The structure is complex and the production cost is high. The cleaning basket is heavy and inconvenient to use. Moreover, only electrolytic water and the impeller are used for cleaning, and the cleaning effect is poor. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a fruit and vegetable cleaning machine that is light and has good cleaning effect. SUMMARY

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned deficiencies of the existing fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the present application provides a fruit and vegetable cleaning machine which adopts a light and convenient draining basket scheme. The cleaning brush is arranged in the draining basket, and the cleaning effect is good.

[0004] The technical scheme adopted by the present application is as follows: a fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, comprising a shell, a fruit and vegetable containing cavity is arranged on the upper end of the shell, a driving mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the shell, the driving end of the driving mechanism extends into the fruit and vegetable containing cavity and is provided with an impeller, an electrolytic water device is further arranged at the bottom of the fruit and vegetable containing cavity, and a draining basket which can be placed into the fruit and vegetable containing cavity is further arranged, and a cleaning brush is arranged on the side wall of the draining basket. The brush is arranged on the side of the draining basket. When the fruit and vegetable is driven by the water flow, it is rubbed on the surface of the brush to achieve cleaning, and the cleaning effect is better. The cleaning step is completed in the draining basket, and after cleaning, the fruit and vegetable can be taken out directly by taking the draining basket, and the use is more convenient.

[0005] As one of the preferred schemes of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, a cover plate is further arranged on the fruit and vegetable containing cavity, an anti-slip surface for cutting fruit and vegetable is arranged on the upper end surface of the cover plate, and a convex rib for preventing juice from flowing out is arranged on the edge of the cover plate. The cover plate is used as a cutting board. After cleaning the fruit, the cover plate is directly used as a cutting board for cutting fruit and vegetable, and the use is more convenient.

[0006] As one of the preferred schemes of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the shell is divided into an upper shell constituting the upper end fruit and vegetable containing cavity and a lower shell constituting the base, a drain hole is arranged at the bottom of the upper shell, a filter screen is arranged on the drain hole, a drain pipe is arranged on the lower shell, the drain hole and the drain pipe are in sealed connection, and a drain plug is arranged on the drain pipe.

[0007] As one of the preferred schemes of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the fruit and vegetable containing cavity is rectangular, the impeller and the electrolytic water device are arranged on both sides of the fruit and vegetable containing cavity, and the brush is arranged on one side of the impeller.

[0008] As one of the preferred solutions of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the side wall of the draining basket is a closed surface without holes, the bottom of the draining basket is provided with draining holes, the side wall of the draining basket is provided with embedded holes, the bottom surface of the brush is embedded in the embedded holes, and the bottom surface of the draining basket is provided with an overhanging foot. The side wall of the draining basket is set as a closed surface to reduce the rotational resistance of the water flow, and the brush is detachably fixed on the side of the draining basket, which is convenient for cleaning and replacement.

[0009] As one of the preferred solutions of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the side surface of the shell is provided with a handle, and the two sides of the draining basket are provided with handle holes.

[0010] As one of the preferred solutions of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the bottom of the draining basket is provided with an opening corresponding to the position above the impeller, and further comprises a flip cover arranged on the opening. The impeller driving effect is improved by arranging the opening in the bottom of the draining basket, and the flip cover is used for closing and draining water after cleaning.

[0011] As one of the preferred solutions of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the flip cover is hinged on the side of the opening, and the bottom surface is arranged opposite to the cleaning brush after being turned up, so that the fruits and vegetables independently rotate in the position of the flip cover and the cleaning brush. The fruits and vegetables between the flip cover and the cleaning brush can be fully rubbed.

[0012] As one of the preferred solutions of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the flip cover can be arranged vertically on the bottom of the draining basket, and the bottom of the flip cover is provided with a cleaning brush surface.

[0013] As one of the preferred solutions of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the cleaning brush surface is an inner concave arc surface, which guides the fruits and vegetables rotating with the impeller to repeatedly rotate between the cleaning brush surface and the cleaning brush, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0014] As one of the preferred solutions of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the opening is provided with a clamping edge at the hinged position of the flip cover, and the upper end surface of the flip cover is provided with a clamping groove clamped on the clamping edge.

[0015] As one of the preferred solutions of the fruit and vegetable cleaning machine, the flip cover is provided with a spring piece in the direction of the hinged position, the clamping groove is arranged on the spring piece, and the end of the spring piece abuts against the flip cover. Arranging the clamping groove on the spring piece reduces the strong contact wear of the parts, the end of the spring piece abutting against the flip cover increases the strength and elasticity of the spring piece, and the fixing effect is improved.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. By setting up a drain basket with cleaning brushes, fruits and vegetables are scraped against the brushes under the drive of water flow, combined with the sterilization effect of the electrolytic water device, significantly improving the cleaning effect and cleanliness; 2. The closed side wall design of the drain basket reduces the rotational resistance of the water flow inside the basket; 3. The bottom drain hole, combined with the raised feet, ensures that the impeller rotates during washing to ensure sufficient water circulation and quick drainage; 4. The cover plate also functions as an anti-slip surface for cutting fruits and vegetables, and the raised ribs on the edges prevent juice from overflowing, realizing the integration of washing and pretreatment, saving kitchen space and operating steps; 5. The detachable and embedded design of the brushes makes it convenient to clean or replace them individually, extending the overall service life; 6. The reasonable layout of the impeller and the electrolytic water device, combined with the opening at the bottom of the drain basket and the curved brush surface of the flip-top cover, allows fruits and vegetables to repeatedly rotate and scrape between the brushes, forming a rapid cleaning zone, reducing the overall cleaning time, and further enhancing the cleaning effect; 7. The spring clip slot structure reduces contact wear of parts and improves the stability and durability of the flip-top cover. 8. The combined cleaning structure (opening, flip cover, and cleaning brush) of the drain basket provides good cleaning effect and is easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the separation state of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate in the open state of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the drain basket.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the fixed position of the drain basket.

[0023] The components include: 1. Shell; 2. Fruit and vegetable holding chamber; 3. Impeller; 4. Electrolysis water device; 5. Drain basket; 6. Cleaning brush; 7. Cover plate; 71. Rib; 11. Upper shell; 12. Lower shell; 111. Drain hole; 112. Filter screen; 121. Drain plug; 51. Drain hole; 52. Support leg; 13. Handle; 53. Handle hole; 54. Flip cover; 541. Cleaning brush surface; 542. Clamping edge; 543. Clamping groove; 544. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown: Example 1: A fruit and vegetable washing machine includes a housing 1, with a fruit and vegetable holding cavity 2 at the upper end of the housing 1 for holding fruits and vegetables and washing water. A drive mechanism (such as a motor) is built into the bottom of the housing 1. The drive end of the drive mechanism extends upward into the fruit and vegetable holding cavity and a pulsator 3 is fixedly installed at the end. An electrolytic water device 4 (such as an electrolytic plate) is also embedded at the bottom of the fruit and vegetable holding cavity 2. The machine also includes a drain basket 5 that can be adapted to be placed into the fruit and vegetable holding cavity 2. A cleaning brush 6 (such as soft bristles or silicone brush strips) is fixed to at least one side wall of the drain basket 5 by a detachable method (such as snap-fit ​​or screw connection). In use, place fruits and vegetables into the drain basket 5, then place the drain basket 5 into the fruit and vegetable holding chamber 2 filled with clean water. The drive mechanism drives the impeller 3 to rotate, creating a water flow. The water flow causes the fruits and vegetables to tumble inside the drain basket 5, and the fruits and vegetables rub against the surface of the cleaning brush 6. At the same time, the water electrolysis device 4 electrolyzes water to generate bactericidal components such as hydroxyl radicals, achieving synergistic cleaning through physical scrubbing and chemical sterilization. After cleaning, the fruits and vegetables can be removed by simply lifting the drain basket 5 without contacting the wastewater. It is easy to use, and the brush rubbing significantly improves the cleaning effect, solving the problem of poor cleaning effect caused by traditional methods that rely solely on water flow and electrolyzed water.

[0026] Example 2: Based on Example 1, it also includes a cover plate 7 adapted to cover the opening of the fruit and vegetable holding cavity 2. The upper surface of the cover plate 7 is integrally formed with anti-slip texture (such as a grid-like or raised dot pattern) to form an anti-slip surface. The edge of the cover plate 7 protrudes upward to form a ring of raised ribs 71. Before washing fruits and vegetables, the cover plate 7 can be removed, and its anti-slip surface can be used to directly place fruits and vegetables for cutting pretreatment without the need for an additional cutting board, saving kitchen space. When cutting, the raised ribs 71 can prevent fruit and vegetable juices from flowing to the edge of the cover plate, avoiding juice overflow and contamination of the countertop, realizing the integration of washing and pretreatment, and simplifying the operation steps.

[0027] In one embodiment, the housing 1 is divided into an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12. The upper part of the upper housing 11 forms a fruit and vegetable holding cavity 2, and the lower housing 12 forms a base to accommodate components such as the drive mechanism. A drain hole 111 is opened at the center of the bottom of the upper housing 11, and a filter screen 112 (such as stainless steel mesh or nylon mesh) is embedded in the drain hole 111. A drain pipe extends outward from one side of the lower housing 12, and the drain hole 111 and the drain pipe are sealed together by a sealing ring. A drain plug 121 is fitted at the end of the drain pipe. After cleaning, the drain plug 121 is opened, and the sewage is discharged through the drain hole 111. The filter screen 112 can filter fruit and vegetable residues to prevent residues from clogging the drain pipe. At the same time, the split housing facilitates the inspection and maintenance of internal components and extends the service life of the equipment.

[0028] In one embodiment, the fruit and vegetable holding chamber 2 is rectangular in shape. The impeller 3 and the water electrolysis device 4 are fixed on opposite sides of the bottom of the fruit and vegetable holding chamber 2 (e.g., the impeller 3 is on the right side and the water electrolysis device 4 is on the left side). The cleaning brush 6 is fixed on the side wall of the drain basket 5 near the impeller 3. The rectangular cavity makes the water flow rotation path more regular. The water flow generated by the impeller 3 can directly drive the fruits and vegetables towards the brush 6, increasing the frequency of friction between the fruits and vegetables and the brush. The water electrolysis device 4 is positioned away from the impeller 3 to avoid the impeller water flow interfering with the diffusion of active ingredients generated by electrolysis, ensuring that the sterilization effect evenly covers the entire cavity and further optimizing the cleaning efficiency.

[0029] In one embodiment, all four side walls of the drain basket 5 are closed surfaces without openings. Multiple drain holes 51 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the drain basket 5. Embedded holes are formed on the side wall of the drain basket 5 near the impeller 3. The bottom surface of the cleaning brush 6 is embedded in these embedded holes via an interference fit or snap-fit ​​structure (not shown in the figure). The four corners of the bottom surface of the drain basket 5 extend downwards to form support legs 52. The closed side walls reduce the resistance to water flow rotation within the drain basket, enhancing the strength of the water flow in turning the fruits and vegetables. The bottom drain holes 51 ensure that external water can enter the drain basket and contact the fruits and vegetables inside during washing. Simultaneously, the support legs 52 create a gap between the bottom of the drain basket and the bottom of the fruit and vegetable holding cavity, facilitating water circulation driven by the impeller. When the drain basket is lifted after washing, the drain holes 51 quickly drain the surface moisture of the fruits and vegetables, preventing water residue.

[0030] In one embodiment, symmetrical arc-shaped handles 13 are provided on the outer walls of both sides of the housing 1, and circular handle holes 53 are provided on the upper part of the two opposite side walls of the drain basket 5. The handles 13 facilitate the movement of the whole machine, and the handle holes 53 facilitate the gripping of the drain basket, improving the portability of the equipment, especially suitable for scenarios that require frequent movement or retrieval of fruits and vegetables.

[0031] In one embodiment, a circular opening 50 is provided at the bottom of the drain basket 5, directly above the impeller 3, and a flip cover 54 is adapted to cover the opening. The flip cover 54 is hinged to the side of the opening, and a fixing clip 55 is provided on the other side of the flip cover 54 opposite to the hinge position, which is engaged with the opening. During washing, the flip cover 54 is opened, and the impeller 3 can directly drive the water flow below the opening to surge upward, enhancing the local water flow intensity in the drain basket and forming a "rapid washing zone". Fruits and vegetables with stubborn stains can be concentrated in this area for intensive washing. After washing, the flip cover 54 is closed to seal the opening, preventing fruits and vegetables from falling out of the opening during draining, while reducing water loss through the opening and improving draining efficiency.

[0032] In this embodiment, as a further optimization of the fixing scheme, the flip cover 54 is hinged to the side of the opening opposite the cleaning brush 6, and the bottom surface of the flip cover 54 is directly opposite the cleaning brush 6 after it is flipped up. A relatively enclosed space is formed between the flip cover 54 and the cleaning brush 6. The water flow driven by the impeller causes the fruits and vegetables to rotate repeatedly in this space, so that the surface of the fruits and vegetables is fully rubbed against the brush 6. At the same time, the flip cover 54 plays a limiting role in the movement of the fruits and vegetables, preventing them from being excessively dispersed by the water flow, and further improving the local cleaning effect.

[0033] Example 9: Based on Example 8, the flip cover 54, after being flipped up, can be erected at the bottom of the drain basket 5 through a limiting structure. The bottom surface of the flip cover 54 facing the cleaning brush 6 is integrally formed with a cleaning brush surface 541, which is designed as a concave arc surface structure. The cleaning brush surface 541 at the bottom of the upright flip cover 54 and the cleaning brush 6 form a "pinch" structure. The concave arc surface can guide the fruits and vegetables rotating with the water flow to gather towards the center of the arc surface, so that the fruits and vegetables repeatedly roll and rub between the arc surface brush and the brush, increasing the contact area and the number of frictions, significantly improving the cleaning effect on the wrinkles and depressions on the surface of the fruits and vegetables.

[0034] In this embodiment, as a further optimization of the fixing scheme, an annular retaining edge 542 is formed by extending upward from the edge of the opening and the side located at the hinge position of the flip cover 54. A retaining groove 543 adapted to the retaining edge 542 is integrally formed on the upper surface of the flip cover 54 near the retaining edge 542. When the flip cover 54 is closed, the retaining groove 543 engages with the retaining edge 542, achieving a stable fixation of the flip cover and preventing the flip cover from accidentally opening and causing fruits and vegetables to fall when draining water or moving the drain basket, thus improving the safety of use.

[0035] In this embodiment, as a further optimization of the fixing scheme, an elastic spring sheet 544 (such as PP material) extends from the side of the flip cover 54 toward the hinge position. The slot 543 is integrally formed on the free end of the spring sheet 544, and the end of the spring sheet 544 is bent downward and abuts against the upper surface of the flip cover 54. The slot 543 is provided on the spring sheet 544, which can reduce the rigid contact wear when the slot and the edge are engaged through the elastic deformation of the spring sheet; the end of the spring sheet abuts against the flip cover to form support, enhances the structural strength and elastic recovery ability of the spring sheet, ensures a more stable engagement between the slot and the edge, and extends the service life of the flip cover.

[0036] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable washing machine, comprising a housing, a fruit and vegetable holding cavity at the upper end of the housing, a driving mechanism at the bottom of the housing, a driving end of the driving mechanism extending into the fruit and vegetable holding cavity and having a pulsator at the driving end, and an electrolytic water device at the bottom of the fruit and vegetable holding cavity, characterized in that: It also includes a drain basket that can be placed inside the fruit and vegetable holding cavity, and the side wall of the drain basket is provided with a cleaning brush.

2. The fruit and vegetable washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cover plate placed over the fruit and vegetable storage cavity, the upper surface of which is provided with an anti-slip surface for cutting fruits and vegetables.

3. The fruit and vegetable washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The edge of the cover plate is provided with raised ribs to prevent juice from flowing out.

4. The fruit and vegetable washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is divided into an upper shell that forms the upper fruit and vegetable holding cavity and a lower shell that forms the base. The bottom of the upper shell is provided with a drainage hole and a filter screen is provided on the drainage hole. The lower shell is provided with a drainage pipe. The drainage hole and the drainage pipe are sealed together and a drainage plug is provided on the drainage pipe.

5. The fruit and vegetable washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fruit and vegetable holding cavity is rectangular, and the impeller and the water electrolysis device are arranged on both sides of the fruit and vegetable holding cavity, while the brush is arranged on one side of the impeller.

6. The fruit and vegetable washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the drain basket is a closed surface without holes, and the bottom of the drain basket is provided with drain holes. The side wall of the drain basket is provided with embedding holes, and the bottom surface of the brush is embedded in the embedding holes. The bottom surface of the drain basket is provided with supporting feet.

7. A drain basket, characterized in that: The bottom of the drain basket has an opening above the impeller, and also includes a flip cover over the opening.

8. The drain basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip cover is hinged to the side of the opening, and a fixing clip is provided on the other side of the flip cover opposite the hinge position, which is locked at the opening.

9. The drain basket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flip cover can be erected at the bottom of the drain basket, and the bottom of the flip cover is provided with a cleaning brush surface; the cleaning brush surface is a concave arc surface.

10. The drain basket according to claim 3, characterized in that: A retaining edge is provided at the opening and at the hinge position of the flip cover, and a retaining groove is provided on the upper surface of the flip cover.

11. The drain basket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flip cover has a spring piece in the direction of the hinge position, the slot is provided on the spring piece, and the end of the spring piece abuts against the flip cover.

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