Air duct assembly and dish washing machine

Abstract

The air duct assembly comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are fixedly installed, a fan base, a first air duct, a second air duct and a third air duct are formed in the first shell and the second shell, and the fan base is communicated with one end of the first air duct. A fan is installed in the fan base, a heating assembly can be installed in the first air duct, a sterilization and odor removal device can be installed in the second air duct, the first air opening communicates with the second air duct, and the second air opening communicates with the third air duct; the single function of supplying fresh air, hot air and sterilizing and deodorizing ions into the dish-washing machine can be achieved, the requirement for integrating multiple functions can also be met, multiple using conditions of the dish-washing machine are met, and user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dishwashers, in particular to an air duct component and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] Users are using dishwashers more and more frequently and have more and more functional requirements for dishwashers. For example, there is an increasing demand for new dishwashers to add hot air components, fresh air functions, and sterilization functions. However, there are relatively few integrated multifunctional air ducts, which cannot meet the multifunctional needs of the product. Therefore, a technical solution is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above technical requirements, the utility model provides an air duct component and a dishwasher.

[0004] The utility model provides an air duct component, including a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are fixedly installed, a fan seat, a first air duct, a second air duct, and a third air duct are formed inside the first shell and the second shell, the fan seat is connected to one end of the first air duct, and the other end of the first air duct is connected to the second air duct and the third air duct, joints are installed at the air outlet ends of the second air duct and the third air duct, a fan is installed in the fan seat, a heating component can be installed in the first air duct, and a sterilization and deodorization device can be installed in the second air duct.

[0005] Furthermore, the first shell is provided with a first fastener, and the first fastener is distributed along the outer contour of the first shell, and the second shell is provided with a second fastener corresponding to the first fastener.

[0006] Furthermore, the first shell is provided with a first guide column, the first guide column extends toward the second shell, the second shell is provided with a second guide column corresponding to the first guide column, and the first guide column is plugged into the second guide column.

[0007] Furthermore, the first shell is provided with a first partition, and the second shell is provided with a second partition. The first partition and the second partition are located at the air outlet end of the first air duct. The first partition is against the second partition to form a wind shield, and the wind shield divides the air outlet end of the first air duct into two parts.

[0008] Furthermore, the second shell is provided with a support plate, the support plate is located at the air outlet ends of the second air duct and the third air duct, and the support plate is against the first shell.

[0009] Furthermore, the air outlet ends of the second air duct and the third air duct are provided with connecting seats, at least a portion of the connecting seats is located in the joint, and the outer side wall of the connecting seat is provided with an annular protrusion, and the annular protrusion is interference fit with the inner wall of the joint.

[0010] Furthermore, the air outlet ends of the second air duct and the third air duct are provided with buckles, and the joint is provided with buckle holes corresponding to the buckles.

[0011] Furthermore, the joint is provided with an air outlet, and the air outlet faces the direction of the first shell.

[0012] Furthermore, the side walls of the first air duct, the second air duct and the third air duct are double-layered, and a certain distance is spaced between the two layers of side walls.

[0013] Furthermore, a dishwasher includes an inner tank and an air duct assembly, wherein the air duct assembly is fixedly mounted on the inner tank, the inner tank is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the first air outlet is connected to the second air duct, the second air outlet is connected to the third air duct, the position of the first air outlet is lower than the second air outlet, and the first air outlet and the second air outlet are staggered in the horizontal direction.

[0014] Compared with the related art, the air duct assembly and dishwasher provided by the utility model have the following advantages:

[0015] Beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The utility model can realize the single function of delivering fresh air, hot air, and sterilizing and odor-removing ions to the inside of the dishwasher through the newly designed multifunctional air duct structure. It can also realize the requirement of integrating multiple functions into one, meet various situations of dishwasher use, and enhance user experience.

[0017] 2. The side walls of the first air duct, the second air duct and the third air duct of the utility model are double-layered, which can provide better heat preservation for the part through which the hot air passes.

[0018] 3. The position of the first air outlet of the utility model is lower than the second air outlet, and the first air outlet and the second air outlet are staggered in the horizontal direction, so that the wind blown out by the air duct assembly can more comprehensively cover the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the drying effect is better. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of Example 1.

[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second shell in the first embodiment.

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the connection of the connector in Example 1.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of Example 2.

[0025] Numbers in the figure: 1. first shell; 11. first guide column; 12. first fastener; 13. first partition; 2. second shell; 21. second guide column; 22. second fastener; 23. second partition; 24. support plate; 3. joint; 31. air outlet; 32. buckle hole; 4. fan seat; 5. first air duct; 6. second air duct; 7. third air duct; 8. connecting seat; 81. buckle; 82. annular convex; 9. liner; 91. first air outlet; 92. second air outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more comprehensively with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings show typical embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment discloses an air duct assembly, including a first shell 1 and a second shell 2, the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are fixedly installed, the first shell 1 is provided with a first fastener 12, the first fastener 12 is distributed along the outer contour of the first shell 1, the second shell 2 is provided with a second fastener 22 corresponding to the first fastener 12, the first fastener 12 and the second fastener 22 are fastened to each other to fix the first shell 1 and the second shell 2, a fan seat 4, a first air duct 5, a second air duct 6, and a third air duct 7 are formed inside the first shell 1 and the second shell 2, the fan seat 4 is connected to one end of the first air duct 5, and the other end of the first air duct 5 is connected to the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7.

[0029] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, more preferably, the first shell 1 is provided with a first guide column 11, the first guide column 11 extends toward the second shell 2, the second shell 2 is provided with a second guide column 21 corresponding to the first guide column 11, the first guide column 11 is plugged into the second guide column 21, the first guide column 11 and the second guide column 21 are respectively located inside the air outlet ends of the first air duct 5, the second air duct 6, and the third air duct 7, the first guide column 11 and the second guide column 21 are used to position the installation of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2, the first guide column 11 can be correspondingly inserted into the second guide column 21, and after the first guide column 11 and the second guide column 21 are plugged into, they support the air outlet ends of the first air duct 5, the second air duct 6, and the third air duct 7.

[0030] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the first shell 1 is provided with a first partition 13, and the second shell 2 is provided with a second partition 23. The first partition 13 and the second partition 23 are located at the air outlet end of the first air duct 5. The first partition 13 is against the second partition 23 to form a wind shield. The wind shield divides the air outlet end of the first air duct 5 into two parts. A fan is installed in the fan seat 4. After blowing through the first air duct 5, the fan wind is diverted to the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 through the wind shield formed by the first partition 13 and the second partition 23. The wind from the first air duct 5 to the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 can be evenly divided, so that the air outlet of the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 is more uniform.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, more preferably, the second shell 2 is provided with a support plate 24, and the support plate 24 is located in the middle position of the air outlet ends of the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7. The support plate 24 is against the first shell 1. The support plate 24 can support the air outlet ends of the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 to prevent the air outlet ends of the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 from deformation, and can be better installed with the joint 3.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the air outlet ends of the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 are both installed with connectors 3, and the air outlet ends of the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 are provided with connecting seats 8, at least a part of the connecting seat 8 is located in the connector 3, and the outer wall of the connecting seat 8 is provided with an annular protrusion 82, and the annular protrusion 82 is interference fit with the inner wall of the connector 3, and the connector 3 and the connecting seat 8 are installed by plugging.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the air outlet ends of the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 are provided with a buckle 81, the connector 3 is provided with a buckle hole 32 corresponding to the buckle 81, and the connector 3 and the connecting seat 8 are installed by buckling the buckle 81 into the buckle hole 32. The connector 3 of this embodiment can be installed by plugging the connector 3 and the connecting seat 8, or by buckling the buckle 81 into the buckle hole 32, or both methods can be installed at the same time, and the choice can be made according to needs.

[0034] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the connector 3 is provided with an air outlet 31, and the air outlet 31 faces the direction of the first shell 1. When the first shell 1 is installed and the end face is closer to the installation position, the air outlet 31 of the connector 3 will face the direction of the first shell 1. The connector 3 can change the direction of the air outlet 31 according to the installation direction.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a heating component can be installed in the first air duct 5, and a sterilization and deodorization device can be installed in the second air duct 6. When the fresh air function is required, the heating component and the sterilization and deodorization device can be installed. The fan provides fresh air that passes through the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7 and blows into the dishwasher. When the hot air function is required, a heating component is installed in the first air duct 5, and the fresh air is heated by the heating component in the first air duct 5 and then enters the dishwasher through the second air duct 6 and the third air duct 7. When the sterilization and deodorization function is required, a sterilization and deodorization device is installed in the second air duct 6, and the fresh air blows the sterilization and deodorization substances produced by the sterilization and deodorization device into the dishwasher through the second air duct 6.

[0036] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, more preferably, the side walls of the first air duct 5, the second air duct 6, and the third air duct 7 are double-layered, and the two layers of the side walls are spaced a certain distance apart. The first air duct 5, the second air duct 6, and the third air duct 7 all pass through heated wind. In order to maintain the temperature of the hot wind in the first air duct 5, the second air duct 6, and the third air duct 7, the side walls of the first air duct 5, the second air duct 6, and the third air duct 7 are designed to be a double-layered outer wall structure, which can play a good role in heat preservation.

[0037] Embodiment 2:

[0038] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the present embodiment discloses a dishwasher, comprising an inner tank 9 and the air duct assembly in the first embodiment, the air duct assembly is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the inner tank 9, the inner tank 9 is provided with a first air outlet 91 and a second air outlet 92, the first air outlet 91 is connected to the second air duct 6, the air outlet 31 of the joint 3 of the second air duct 6 is connected to the first air outlet 91, the second air outlet 92 is connected to the third air duct 7, the air outlet 31 of the joint 3 of the third air duct 7 is connected to the second air outlet 92, the position of the first air outlet 91 is lower than the second air outlet 92, the first air outlet 91 and the second air outlet 92 form a height difference in the vertical direction, the first air outlet 91 and the second air outlet 92 are staggered in the horizontal direction, so that the wind blown out by the air duct assembly can more comprehensively cover the inside of the inner tank 9 of the dishwasher, and the drying effect is better.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air duct assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first shell (1) and a second shell (2), wherein the first shell (1) and the second shell (2) are fixedly mounted, and a fan seat (4), a first air duct (5), a second air duct (6), and a third air duct (7) are formed inside the first shell (1) and the second shell (2), wherein the fan seat (4) is connected to one end of the first air duct (5), and the other end of the first air duct (5) is connected to the second air duct (6) and the third air duct (7), and joints (3) are installed at the air outlet ends of the second air duct (6) and the third air duct (7), a fan is installed in the fan seat (4), a heating component can be installed in the first air duct (5), and a sterilization and deodorization device can be installed in the second air duct (6).

2. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell (1) is provided with a first fastener (12), the first fastener (12) is distributed along the outer contour of the first shell (1), and the second shell (2) is provided with a second fastener (22) corresponding to the first fastener (12).

3. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell (1) is provided with a first guide column (11), the first guide column (11) extends toward the second shell (2), the second shell (2) is provided with a second guide column (21) corresponding to the first guide column (11), and the first guide column (11) is plugged into the second guide column (21).

4. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell (1) is provided with a first partition (13), and the second shell (2) is provided with a second partition (23); the first partition (13) and the second partition (23) are located at the air outlet end of the first air duct (5); the first partition (13) abuts against the second partition (23) to form a wind shield, and the wind shield divides the air outlet end of the first air duct (5) into two parts.

5. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second shell (2) is provided with a support plate (24), the support plate (24) is located at the air outlet ends of the second air duct (6) and the third air duct (7), and the support plate (24) abuts against the first shell (1).

6. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting seat (8) is provided at the air outlet end of the second air duct (6) and the third air duct (7); at least a portion of the connecting seat (8) is located inside the joint (3); an outer wall of the connecting seat (8) is provided with an annular protrusion (82); the annular protrusion (82) is interference fit with the inner wall of the joint (3).

7. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet ends of the second air duct (6) and the third air duct (7) are provided with buckles (81), and the joint (3) is provided with buckle holes (32) corresponding to the buckles (81).

8. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The joint (3) is provided with an air outlet (31), and the air outlet (31) faces the direction of the first shell (1).

9. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side walls of the first air duct (5), the second air duct (6) and the third air duct (7) are double-layered, and a certain distance is spaced between the two layers of side walls.

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that: The invention comprises an inner liner (9) and an air duct assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the air duct assembly is fixedly mounted on the inner liner (9), and the inner liner (9) is provided with a first air outlet (91) and a second air outlet (92), wherein the first air outlet (91) is connected to the second air duct (6), and the second air outlet (92) is connected to the third air duct (7), and the position of the first air outlet (91) is lower than that of the second air outlet (92), and the first air outlet (91) and the second air outlet (92) are staggered in the horizontal direction.

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