A cleaning device

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of cleaning device, including cleaning container and being located in cleaning container cleaning tank, for the medium conveying module of the gas supply of cleaning container and cleaning tank, the side wall of cleaning container is equipped with the air inlet for drying gas to enter, the one-way valve that can be communicated with the cleaning tank located in cleaning container by passing through the side wall of cleaning container, medium conveying module is provided with the gas supply channel that can be communicated with air inlet or one-way valve and can be switched between the two. When cleaning tank is placed in cleaning container and independently carries out food material or tableware treatment, the baffle is rotated to open the second air supply flow channel by driving element, push rod, first air supply flow channel is closed, simultaneously, drain passage is blocked by plug, at this time, it can avoid cleaning tank to drain, and food material or tableware in cleaning tank is treated by bubbling mode;When cleaning tank is taken out from cleaning container, cleaning tank can be used as independent draining tank, and cleaning container is restored to large volume, and can be used to clean more tableware.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen cleaning equipment technology, specifically to a cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] For Chinese kitchens, due to the abundance of ingredients, the demand for washing dishes, fruits and vegetables, and fish and meat is very high. Currently, dishwashers are widely used, primarily for washing dishes. However, people still mainly rely on hand washing fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat in the sink, which is time-consuming and laborious. To solve this problem, the applicant's prior patent ZL201610632336.9, "Integrated Sink Washing Device," discloses a structure that integrates a separate fruit and vegetable washing machine next to the sink. While this provides convenience for users to wash fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat, the drainage components and the drive structure of the fruit and vegetable washing machine are all located at the bottom of the sink, severely limiting the height and volume of the washing machine and the sink, thus affecting the independent usable space of the sink.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, the applicant's patent application ZL 202521553877.3, "Food Washing Tank and Washing Device," discloses a new washing solution. The food washing tank is laterally movable within a water tank. Corresponding water inlet / outlet and air inlet structures are provided on the sidewall of the water tank and the side of the food washing tank. The food washing tank's left-right movement allows for docking or separation of the medium inlet from the sidewall of the water tank. The food washing tank and water tank form a detachable structure. When combined, they constitute an electric washing tank; when separated, they revert to an independent large water tank. A sink-type dishwasher can also be integrated beside the water tank to meet diverse consumer needs.

[0004] Whether it is the aforementioned combinable or detachable cleaning device, or the existing sink-type dishwasher and front-opening dishwasher, each requires an independent water supply module and air intake module for water and air supply, resulting in a complex overall structure and high cost. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cleaning device that integrates multiple channels and facilitates the switching of channels to meet various cleaning needs, thereby simplifying the overall structure and reducing production costs, in light of the current state of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0007] A cleaning device includes a cleaning container and a cleaning tank that can be disposed in the cleaning container, and a medium delivery module for supplying gas to the cleaning container and the cleaning tank. The side wall of the cleaning container is provided with an air inlet for drying gas to enter and a one-way valve that passes through the side wall of the cleaning container and can be connected to the cleaning tank located in the cleaning container. The medium delivery module is provided with a gas supply channel that can be connected to the air inlet or the one-way valve and can be switched between the two.

[0008] The cleaning tank of this invention is placed in a cleaning container. While the cleaning container is in use, the cleaning tank can independently process food or tableware. When the cleaning tank is removed from the cleaning container, the cleaning container can be restored to its larger size for use, so as to meet the various usage needs of consumers.

[0009] When the washing tank is placed in the washing container for independent processing of food or tableware, the baffle is rotated by the drive component and push rod to open the second air supply channel and close the first air supply channel. At the same time, the drainage channel is blocked by the plug. This prevents the washing tank from leaking water and processes the food or tableware in the washing tank through bubbling. After the washing tank is removed from the washing container, it can be used as an independent draining tank, while the washing container is restored to its large volume and can be used to wash more tableware. After washing, the baffle is rotated by the drive component and push rod to open the first air supply channel and close the second air supply channel. At this time, air can be supplied to the washing container to dry the tableware. This invention integrates multiple channels together, and the cooperation of the drive component, push rod, and plug facilitates the switching of channels to meet the air supply requirements under different usage conditions, thereby simplifying the overall structure and reducing production costs.

[0010] Preferably, the medium delivery module is provided with:

[0011] A drainage channel is provided for connecting to the cleaning tank and draining water from the cleaning tank.

[0012] The gas supply channel is divided into a first gas supply channel for supplying gas to the cleaning container and a second gas supply channel for supplying gas to the cleaning tank in the middle and lower reaches.

[0013] A baffle is rotatably disposed in the air supply channel and is used to open or close the inlets of the first air supply channel and the second air supply channel;

[0014] The plug can move laterally to connect or disconnect the drainage channel;

[0015] The push rod is connected to the baffle and the plug respectively, and is used to synchronously drive the movement of the plug and the baffle;

[0016] An elastic element, connected to the baffle, is used to ensure that the baffle always maintains a tendency to close the second airflow channel and open the first airflow channel; and

[0017] A driving component, connected to the push rod, is used to drive the push rod to move.

[0018] By adopting the above solution, through integrated drainage and dual-channel air supply, and with baffles and plugs linked to the push rod, synchronous linkage control of switching gas flow channels and opening and closing drainage channels is achieved. The entire machine's operating condition can be switched with a single drive, avoiding the problems of action lag and operating condition confusion caused by multi-component step-by-step operation, and greatly improving the stability of equipment operation. At the same time, the integrated structure greatly reduces the overall space occupied by the media conveying module, making the equipment structure more compact.

[0019] Preferably, a lever that rotates coaxially with the front side of the baffle is provided, and the first end of the elastic element is constrained to the side wall of the media conveying module, while the second end is connected to one end of the lever. This structure allows for stable automatic resetting of the baffle.

[0020] Preferably, a baffle is provided in the middle and lower reaches of the air supply channel to separate the first air supply channel and the second air supply channel. The lower end of the baffle is provided with a shaft, and one end of the baffle is rotatably connected to the outer circumference of the shaft through a bushing. The baffle separation structure can achieve complete isolation of the two airflow paths and eliminate cross-flow interference.

[0021] Preferably, the inlet of the first air supply channel is provided with a first baffle rib that can cooperate with the baffle to seal, and the inlet of the second air supply channel is provided with a second baffle rib that can cooperate with the baffle to seal. The baffle rib and the baffle form a precise sealing fit, and the channel is tightly sealed when closed, effectively preventing air leakage and pressure loss, so as to ensure stable air supply pressure in each channel.

[0022] Preferably, the push rod is formed into a transversely arranged U-shaped structure, with its first side arm longer than its second side arm. The end of the first side arm is pressed against the paddle, and the end of the second side arm is connected to a plug. The differentiated long and short arm U-shaped push rod can accurately adapt to the movement stroke of different components, allowing a single component to simultaneously complete multiple driving actions, simplifying the transmission structure, reducing fault points, and ensuring synchronous and error-free switching of operating conditions.

[0023] Preferably, the driving component includes:

[0024] The motor box has a hollow interior that forms an installation cavity;

[0025] An electric motor is disposed in the mounting cavity, and the motor shaft forms a screw.

[0026] The gear is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity and meshes with the screw for transmission. The surface of the gear is provided with an eccentrically arranged convex shaft. The end of the push rod near the driving member is formed with a long groove that can guide and cooperate with the convex shaft. The long groove is perpendicular to the moving direction of the push rod.

[0027] With the above structure, the screw gear and eccentric cam shaft transmission can stably convert rotary motion into linear displacement, resulting in smooth transmission and precise positioning, thereby improving the overall operational stability of the equipment.

[0028] Preferably, the air supply channel is equipped with a heating element capable of heating the air, and the driving component is equipped with a micro switch that can be linked with the push rod. This micro switch is electrically connected to the controller and configured such that, when the push rod drives the baffle to close the first air supply channel and open the second air supply channel, the micro switch is disengaged from the push rod and is in an open state, and the heating element does not operate; when the push rod drives the baffle to open the first air supply channel and close the second air supply channel, the micro switch is pressed by the push rod and is in a closed state, and the heating element operates. This solution, relying on mechanical linkage to achieve automatic start and stop of the heating function, can precisely match the dishwasher's needs for drying tableware and the washing tank's needs for bubbling cleaning.

[0029] Preferably, the micro switch is located at the drive component, and the end of the push rod near the drive component has an outwardly extending slide rod that slides in cooperation with the micro switch. The external slide rod sliding cooperation structure provides sensitive and precise action, and its exposed structure facilitates later maintenance and replacement. Maintenance operations can be completed without disassembling the entire machine, significantly reducing the difficulty and cost of equipment maintenance.

[0030] Preferably, with the second airflow channel open and the first airflow channel closed, the plug isolates the drainage channel. In this state, the cleaning tank uses gas supplied by the media delivery module for bubbling cleaning or room temperature drying. With the first airflow channel open and the second airflow channel closed, the cleaning container serves as an independent working chamber, using heated air supplied by the media delivery module to dry the items within. This solution can satisfy the needs of delicate food and tableware bubbling cleaning and large-capacity chamber hot air drying, enabling switching between multiple cleaning functions to meet various user needs.

[0031] Preferably, the side wall of the medium conveying module has air inlets and water inlets arranged at intervals. The first and second air supply channels are both formed as inverted U-shaped channels with their upper ends higher than the air inlets. An inverted U-shaped water inlet channel can also be provided beside the water inlet, with its upper end higher than the air inlet. The inverted U-shaped channel structure forms an effective water seal and air seal, effectively preventing water accumulation in the water tank and backflow of water vapor into the air supply channel.

[0032] Preferably, the side wall of the medium delivery module is provided with a first air inlet corresponding to the upper cavity of the cleaning container and a second air inlet corresponding to the lower cavity of the cleaning container. The first air delivery channel is divided at its top into a first branch channel communicating with the first air inlet and a second branch channel extending downward around the first air inlet and communicating with the second air inlet.

[0033] Preferably, the cleaning container is the inner tub of a sink-type dishwasher or a front-loading dishwasher used for cleaning tableware, and the cleaning tank is detachably installed in the cleaning container. The detachable cleaning tank structure is compatible with the inner tub structure of mainstream dishwashers and can be freely disassembled and assembled according to usage needs. When installed, it can achieve fine bubbling cleaning of small food items and tableware. After disassembly, it can restore the large-capacity cleaning space of the inner tub, which is suitable for cleaning large tableware and batch tableware, thereby improving space utilization and meeting more consumer needs.

[0034] Preferably, a water tank is provided on the side of the cleaning container, and an installation gap is formed between the water tank and the cleaning container, with the media delivery module disposed in the installation gap. Integrating the water tank with the dishwasher can simultaneously meet more cleaning needs of consumers.

[0035] Preferably, the cleaning tank is detachably installed within the cleaning container and the water tank. When the cleaning tank is placed in the water tank, the drainage channel and the second air supply channel of the media conveying module output through the first side wall facing the water tank. When the cleaning tank is placed in the cleaning container, the drainage channel and the second air supply channel of the media conveying module output through the second side wall facing the cleaning container. The cleaning tank can be used either within the cleaning container or within the water tank to further utilize space and meet various cleaning needs of users.

[0036] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: This invention adopts a multi-channel integrated modular design, integrating air supply, drainage, heating, and channel switching functions into one unit, which greatly simplifies the overall layout and reduces production and assembly costs; through the mechanical linkage structure of push rod linkage baffle, plug and micro switch, synchronous automatic switching of channel opening and closing, drainage opening and closing, and heating starting and stopping is realized, with precise and stable switching of working conditions and high equipment reliability; at the same time, the nested cavity structure allows for free switching between large and small volume operation modes, and with the dual-function working conditions of room temperature bubbling cleaning and hot air drying, it can meet the various cleaning needs of users. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the medium delivery module in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The back view.

[0040] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the hidden part of the outer shell.

[0041] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Another state diagram of the central airflow channel.

[0042] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the interaction between the driving component and the baffle in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be 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 the present invention. However, the present invention can be practiced 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 the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0044] In the description of this invention, 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," and "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0045] 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 as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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 explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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.

[0048] 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. Where applicable, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this invention are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown in Figure 6, the cleaning device of this embodiment includes a cleaning container 1 and a cleaning tank 2 that can be disposed in the cleaning container 1. It also includes a medium delivery module 3 for supplying gas to the cleaning container 1 and the cleaning tank 2. The side wall of the cleaning container 1 is provided with an air inlet for the drying gas to enter and a one-way valve 12 that passes through the side wall of the cleaning container 1 and can be connected to the cleaning tank 2 located in the cleaning container 1. The medium delivery module 3 is provided with a gas supply channel 32 that can be connected to the air inlet or the one-way valve 12 and can be switched between the two.

[0050] The cleaning tank 2 of the present invention is placed in the cleaning container 1. While the cleaning container 1 is in use, the cleaning tank 2 can independently process food or tableware. When the cleaning tank 2 is removed from the cleaning container 1, the cleaning container 1 can be restored to its larger size for use, so as to meet the various usage needs of consumers.

[0051] In this embodiment, the medium delivery module 3 is provided with:

[0052] Drainage channel 31 is used to connect with cleaning tank 2 and drain water from cleaning tank 2;

[0053] The gas supply channel 32 is divided into a first gas supply channel 321 for supplying gas to the cleaning container 1 and a second gas supply channel 322 for supplying gas to the cleaning tank 2 in the middle and lower reaches.

[0054] The baffle 6 is rotatably disposed in the air supply channel 32 and is used to open or close the inlets of the first air supply channel 321 and the second air supply channel 322.

[0055] The plug 7 can move laterally to connect or disconnect the drainage channel 31;

[0056] Push rod 5 is connected to baffle 6 and plug 7 respectively, and is used to synchronously drive the movement of plug 7 and baffle 6;

[0057] The elastic element 8, connected to the baffle 6, is used to ensure that the baffle 6 always maintains a tendency to close the second airflow passage 322 and open the first airflow passage 321; and

[0058] The driving component 4 is connected to the push rod 5 and is used to drive the push rod 5 to move.

[0059] By adopting the above solution, the integrated drainage channel 31 and dual-channel air supply channel 32, along with the baffle 6 and plug 7 structure linked with the push rod 5, achieve synchronous linkage control of switching gas flow channels and opening / closing the drainage channel 31. The entire machine's operating condition can be switched with a single drive, avoiding the problems of action lag and operating condition confusion caused by multi-component step-by-step operation, and greatly improving the stability of equipment operation. At the same time, the integrated structure greatly reduces the overall space occupied by the medium conveying module 3, making the equipment structure more compact.

[0060] In this embodiment, a lever 61 that rotates coaxially with the front side of the baffle 6 is provided. The first end of the elastic member 8 is constrained on the side wall of the medium conveying module 3, and the second end is connected to one end of the lever 61. With this structure, the baffle 6 can be stably and automatically reset.

[0061] In this embodiment, a baffle 323 is provided in the middle and downstream of the air supply channel 32 to separate the first air supply channel 321 and the second air supply channel 322. A shaft 324 is provided at the lower end of the baffle 323, and one end of the baffle 6 is rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the shaft 324 through a bushing 62. The baffle 323 separation structure can achieve complete isolation of the two airflow paths and eliminate cross-flow interference.

[0062] In this embodiment, a first baffle 325 that can cooperate with the baffle 6 to seal is provided at the inlet of the first air supply channel 321, and a second baffle 326 that can cooperate with the baffle 6 to seal is provided at the inlet of the second air supply channel 322. The baffle 325 and the baffle 6 form a precise sealing fit, and the channel is tightly sealed when closed, effectively preventing air leakage and pressure loss, so as to ensure stable air supply pressure in each channel.

[0063] In this embodiment, the push rod 5 is formed into a transversely arranged U-shaped structure, with its first side arm 51 being longer than its second side arm 52. The end of the first side arm 51 is pressed against the paddle 61, and the end of the second side arm 52 is connected to the plug 7. The differentiated long and short arm U-shaped push rod 5 can accurately adapt to the movement stroke of different components, allowing a single component to simultaneously complete multiple driving actions, simplifying the transmission structure, reducing fault points, and ensuring synchronous and error-free switching of operating conditions.

[0064] In this embodiment, the driving component 4 includes:

[0065] The motor box 41 has a hollow interior forming an installation cavity 42;

[0066] Motor 43 is disposed in mounting cavity 42 and motor shaft forms screw 44;

[0067] Gear 45 is rotatably disposed in mounting cavity 42 and meshes with screw 44 for transmission. Gear 45 has an eccentrically arranged convex shaft 46 on its surface. The end of push rod 5 near drive member 4 has a long groove 53 that can guide and cooperate with convex shaft 46. The long groove 53 is perpendicular to the moving direction of push rod 5.

[0068] With the above structure, the screw 44 and gear 45 work together with the eccentric cam shaft 46 to drive the rotational motion into linear displacement in a stable manner. The transmission is smooth and the positioning is accurate, thereby improving the overall operational stability of the equipment.

[0069] In this embodiment, a heating element 33 capable of heating air is provided in the air supply channel 32, and a fan 320 is provided at the inlet end of the air supply channel 32. A micro switch 9, which can be linked with the push rod 5, is provided in the drive unit 4. This micro switch 9 is electrically connected to the controller and configured such that, when the push rod 5 drives the baffle 6 to close the first air supply channel 321 and open the second air supply channel 322, the micro switch 9 is disengaged from the push rod 5 and is in an open state, and the heating element 33 does not operate; when the push rod 5 drives the baffle 6 to open the first air supply channel 321 and close the second air supply channel 322, the micro switch 9 is pressed by the push rod 5 and is in a closed state, and the heating element 33 operates. This scheme, relying on mechanical linkage, enables the heating element 33 to automatically start and stop, precisely matching the dishwasher's needs for drying tableware and the washing tank 2's needs for bubbling cleaning.

[0070] In this embodiment, the micro switch 9 is located at the drive component 4, and the end of the push rod 5 near the drive component 4 is provided with an outwardly extending slide rod 54 that slides in cooperation with the micro switch 9. The external slide rod 54 sliding cooperation structure is sensitive and precise in action, and the exposed structure facilitates later maintenance and replacement. Maintenance operations can be completed without disassembling the entire machine structure, which greatly reduces the difficulty and cost of equipment maintenance.

[0071] In this embodiment, with the second air supply channel 322 open and the first air supply channel 321 closed, the plug 7 isolates the drainage channel 31. In this state, the cleaning tank 2 uses gas supplied by the medium delivery module 3 for bubbling cleaning or room temperature drying. With the first air supply channel 321 open and the second air supply channel 322 closed, the cleaning container 1 serves as an independent working chamber, using heated air supplied by the medium delivery module 3 to dry the items inside. This solution can satisfy the needs of delicate food and tableware bubbling cleaning and large-capacity chamber hot air drying, enabling switching between multiple cleaning functions to meet various user needs.

[0072] In this embodiment, the side wall of the medium conveying module 3 is provided with air inlets 34 and water inlets 35 arranged at intervals. The first air supply channel 321 and the second air supply channel 322 are both formed into inverted U-shaped channels with their upper ends higher than the air inlets 34. A water inlet channel 36 with an inverted U-shaped structure can also be provided next to the water inlet 35, with its upper end higher than the air inlet 34. The inverted U-shaped flow channel structure can form an effective water seal and air seal protection, effectively preventing water accumulation in the water tank and water vapor backflow into the air supply channel 32.

[0073] In this embodiment, the side wall of the medium delivery module 3 is provided with a first air inlet 37 corresponding to the upper cavity of the cleaning container 1 and a second air inlet 38 corresponding to the lower cavity of the cleaning container 1. The first air delivery channel 321 is divided at its top into a first branch channel 3211 communicating with the first air inlet 37 and a second branch channel 3212 extending downward around the first air inlet 37 and communicating with the second air inlet 38.

[0074] In this embodiment, the cleaning container 1 is the inner tub of a sink-type dishwasher or a front-loading dishwasher used for cleaning tableware, and the cleaning tank 2 is detachably installed in the cleaning container 1. The detachable cleaning tank 2 is compatible with the inner tub structure of mainstream dishwashers and can be freely disassembled and assembled according to usage needs. When installed, it can achieve fine bubbling cleaning of small food items and tableware. When disassembled, it can restore the large-capacity cleaning space of the inner tub, which is suitable for cleaning large tableware and batch tableware, thereby improving space utilization and meeting more usage needs of consumers.

[0075] In this embodiment, a water tank 13 is provided on the side of the cleaning container 1, and an installation gap 14 is formed between the water tank 13 and the cleaning container 1. The media conveying module 3 is disposed in the installation gap 14. By integrating the water tank 13 with the dishwasher, more cleaning needs of consumers can be met simultaneously.

[0076] In this embodiment, the cleaning tank 2 is detachably installed in the cleaning container 1 and the water tank 13. When the cleaning tank 2 is placed in the water tank 13, the drainage channel 31 and the second air supply channel 322 of the media conveying module 3 output through the first side wall facing the water tank 13. When the cleaning tank 2 is placed in the cleaning container 1, the drainage channel 31 and the second air supply channel 322 of the media conveying module 3 output through the second side wall facing the cleaning container 1. The cleaning tank 2 can be used either in the cleaning container 1 or in the water tank 13 to further make full use of space and meet various cleaning needs of users.

[0077] This embodiment adopts a multi-channel integrated modular design, integrating the air supply channel 32, drainage channel 31, heating element 33, and channel switching function into one unit, which greatly simplifies the overall layout and reduces production and assembly costs. Through the mechanical linkage structure of push rod 5, baffle 6, plug 7, and micro switch 9, the synchronous automatic switching of channel opening and closing, drainage opening and closing, and heating starting and stopping is realized, with precise and stable switching of working conditions and high equipment reliability. At the same time, the nested cavity structure allows for free switching between large and small volume operation modes, and with the dual-function working conditions of normal temperature bubbling cleaning and hot air drying, it can meet the various cleaning needs of users.

[0078] When the washing tank 2 is placed in the washing container 1 for independent processing of food or tableware, the baffle 6 is rotated by the drive component 4 and the push rod 5 to open the second air supply channel 322 and close the first air supply channel 321. At the same time, the drain channel 31 is blocked by the plug 7. At this time, water leakage from the washing tank 2 can be prevented, and the food or tableware in the washing tank 2 is processed by bubbling. When the washing tank 2 is removed from the washing container 1, the washing tank 2 can be used as an independent draining tank, while the washing container 1 is restored to its large volume and can be used to wash more tableware. After washing, the baffle 6 is rotated by the drive component 4 and the push rod 5 to open the first air supply channel 321 and close the second air supply channel 322. At this time, air can be supplied to the washing container 1 to dry the tableware. This invention integrates multiple channels together, and the cooperation of the drive component 4, the push rod 5 and the plug 7 facilitates the switching of channels to meet the air supply requirements under different usage conditions, thereby simplifying the overall structure and reducing production costs.

[0079] The cleaning device in this embodiment can be controlled by a voice module, which is equipped with a controller, a voice receiving module, and a voice parsing module. The voice receiving module receives user commands, and the voice parsing module parses the commands. Based on the parsed commands, the controller controls the cleaning device to perform corresponding operations, thereby realizing intelligent control of the cleaning device and improving the user experience.

[0080] 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.

[0081] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are 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 the present invention, and these all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning apparatus, comprising a cleaning container (1) and a cleaning tank (2) disposed in the cleaning container (1), and further comprising a medium conveying module (3) for supplying gas to the cleaning container (1) and the cleaning tank (2), characterized in that: The side wall of the cleaning container (1) is provided with an air inlet (11) for the drying gas to enter, and a one-way valve (12) that passes through the side wall of the cleaning container (1) and can be connected to the cleaning tank (2) located in the cleaning container (1). The medium conveying module (3) is provided with an air supply channel (32) that can be connected to the air inlet (11) or the one-way valve (12) and can be switched between the two.

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The medium delivery module (3) is equipped with Drainage channel (31) is used to connect with the cleaning tank (2) to drain water from the cleaning tank (2); The gas supply channel (32) is divided into a first gas supply channel (321) for supplying gas to the cleaning container (1) and a second gas supply channel (322) for supplying gas to the cleaning tank (2). A baffle (6) is rotatably disposed in the air supply channel (32) and is used to open or close the inlets of the first air supply channel (321) and the second air supply channel (322); The plug (7) can move laterally to connect or disconnect the drainage channel (31); Push rod (5) is connected to baffle (6) and plug (7) respectively, and is used to synchronously drive the plug (7) and baffle (6) to move; The elastic element (8) is connected to the baffle (6) to keep the baffle (6) in a tendency to close the second air supply channel (322) and open the first air supply channel (321); as well as The drive unit (4) is connected to the push rod (5) and is used to drive the push rod (5) to move.

3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front side of the baffle (6) is provided with a lever (61) that rotates coaxially with it. The first end of the elastic element (8) is constrained on the side wall of the medium conveying module (3), and the second end is connected to one end of the lever (61).

4. The cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The middle and lower reaches of the gas supply channel (32) are provided with a partition (323) for separating the first gas supply channel (321) and the second gas supply channel (322). The lower end of the partition (323) is provided with a shaft (324), and one end of the baffle (6) is rotatably connected to the outer periphery of the shaft (324) through a bushing (62).

5. The cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inlet of the first air supply channel (321) is provided with a first baffle (325) that can cooperate with the baffle (6) to seal, and the inlet of the second air supply channel (322) is provided with a second baffle (326) that can cooperate with the baffle (6) to seal.

6. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The push rod (5) is formed into a transversely arranged U-shaped structure, and its first side arm (51) is longer than its second side arm (52). The end of the first side arm (51) is pressed against the paddle (61), and the end of the second side arm (52) is connected to the plug (7).

7. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The driving component (4) includes The motor box (41) has a hollow interior forming an installation cavity (42); The motor (43) is located in the mounting cavity (42) and the motor shaft forms a screw (44); The gear (45) is rotatably disposed in the mounting cavity (42) and meshes with the screw (44) for transmission. The surface of the gear (45) is provided with an eccentrically arranged convex shaft (46). The end of the push rod (5) near the drive member (4) is formed with a long groove (53) that can guide and cooperate with the convex shaft (46). The long groove (53) is perpendicular to the moving direction of the push rod (5).

8. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The air supply channel (32) is provided with a heating element (33) that can heat the air. The drive unit (4) is provided with a micro switch (9) that can be linked with the push rod (5). The micro switch (9) is electrically connected to the controller and is configured such that when the push rod (5) drives the baffle (6) to close the first air supply channel (321) and open the second air supply channel (322), the micro switch (9) is disengaged from the push rod (5) and is in an open state, and the heating element (33) does not run; when the push rod (5) drives the baffle (6) to open the first air supply channel (321) and close the second air supply channel (322), the micro switch (9) is pressed by the push rod (5) and is in a closed state, and the heating element (33) runs.

9. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that: The micro switch (9) is located at the drive member (4), and the end of the push rod (5) near the drive member (4) is provided with a slide rod (54) that extends outward and slides in cooperation with the micro switch (9).

10. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the second air supply channel (322) is open and the first air supply channel (321) is closed, the plug (7) isolates the drainage channel (31). In this state, the cleaning tank (2) uses gas supplied by the medium delivery module (3) for bubbling cleaning or room temperature drying. When the first air supply channel (321) is open and the second air supply channel (322) is closed, the cleaning container (1) serves as an independent working chamber, and heated air supplied by the medium delivery module (3) dries the items inside.

11. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The side wall of the medium conveying module (3) is provided with air inlets (34) and water inlets (35) arranged at intervals. The first air delivery channel (321) and the second air delivery channel (322) are both formed as inverted U-shaped channels with their upper ends higher than the air inlets (34).

12. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that: The side wall of the medium delivery module (3) is provided with a first air inlet (37) corresponding to the upper cavity of the cleaning container (1) and a second air inlet (38) corresponding to the lower cavity of the cleaning container (1). The first air delivery channel (321) is divided at its top into a first branch channel (3211) communicating with the first air inlet (37) and a second branch channel (3212) extending downward around the first air inlet (37) and communicating with the second air inlet (38).

13. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The cleaning container (1) is the inner liner of a sink-type dishwasher or a front-opening dishwasher used for cleaning tableware, and the cleaning tank (2) is detachably installed in the cleaning container (1).

14. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A water tank (13) is provided on the side of the cleaning container (1), and an installation gap (14) is formed between the water tank (13) and the cleaning container (1). The media conveying module (3) is located in the installation gap (14).

15. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that: The cleaning tank (2) is detachably installed in the cleaning container (1) and the water tank (13). When the cleaning tank (2) is placed in the water tank (13), the drainage channel (31) and the second air supply channel (322) of the medium conveying module (3) are output through the first side wall facing the water tank (13); when the cleaning tank (2) is placed in the cleaning container (1), the drainage channel (31) and the second air supply channel (322) of the medium conveying module (3) are output through the second side wall facing the cleaning container (1).

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