Condenser for dish-washing machine and dish-washing machine

Abstract

The condenser comprises a box body, an inner cavity is formed in the box body, and an air inlet, an air outlet and a liquid outlet which are all communicated with the inner cavity are formed in the box body; the condensation structure is arranged in the inner cavity of the box body, located on the airflow flowing path and used for condensing airflow; a water storage area used for storing condensate water is arranged in the box body, the water storage area is communicated with the liquid outlet, a water pumping structure capable of pumping water towards the liquid outlet when the liquid level of the water storage area is higher than the set liquid level is arranged in the box body, and the condensation structure is partially lower than the set liquid level line and located in the water storage area. In this way, the condensation structure is partially immersed in the condensate water, the condensate water can rapidly dissipate heat of the condensation structure, the condensation effect of the condensation structure on airflow is guaranteed, and gas-liquid separation is rapidly achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dishwashers, in particular to a condenser used for a dishwasher and the dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] During the exhaust and drying process of dishwashers currently on the market, the moisture in the cavity is directly introduced into the cabinet, sink cavity or the external environment of the kitchen. This design can easily cause cabinet rot and a bad user experience. When standing in front of the dishwasher, a burst of hot air hits you in the face.

[0003] In response to the above problems, the Chinese utility model patent with patent number CN202020588449.5 (publication number CN212186428U) discloses "A liner assembly and dishwasher", in which the liner assembly includes an liner and a drying structure, the liner is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, the drying structure includes a pipe connecting the air inlet and the air outlet, a condenser and a heating component are provided on the pipe, an air guide component is provided on the air flow channel, and also includes a preheating component provided under the liner, the preheating component preheats the gas flowing through the pipe. The drying structure of the liner assembly described in the patent is a complete circulation loop, and the water vapor in the liner of the dishwasher is not discharged into the room, which effectively prevents the indoor air humidity from being affected.

[0004] The patented condenser is fixed on the side wall of the inner tank, and the condenser includes a flat hollow body, a water vapor inlet is arranged on the top surface of the body, a partition is arranged in the body below the water vapor inlet, the partition and the body surround a divided air cavity, a condensation channel is arranged in the body below the partition, the top of the condensation channel passes through the partition to connect the condensation channel with the divided air cavity, the bottom end of the condensation channel is a free end, a drain port is arranged on the bottom surface of the body, an exhaust port is arranged on the side wall of the body away from the inner tank, and the exhaust port is connected to the air inlet of the inner tank through an air guide pipe. The drain port is connected to one end of the liquid outlet pipe, and the other end of the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the wastewater pipe. The liquid outlet pipe is provided with a solenoid valve for opening or closing the drain pipe.

[0005] In order to improve the condensation effect, multiple condensation channels are provided, a downward concave slope is provided on the bottom surface of the main body, and a liquid collecting cavity is provided between the bottom end of the cooling channel and the bottom surface of the main body. Condensed water is collected in the liquid collecting cavity, and the gas is discharged to the outside of the condenser through the exhaust port.

[0006] The condensation channel of this patent extends vertically. It can be seen from the drawings that the condensation channel is located above the liquid collecting chamber as a whole. The structure of the condenser of this patent is equivalent to the airflow being condensed only once through the condensation channel. The condensation effect is limited and needs further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0007] The first technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a condenser for a dishwasher in which condensed water can facilitate condensation of airflow in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0008] The second technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a dishwasher using the above-mentioned condenser in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0009] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the above-mentioned first technical problem is: a condenser for a dishwasher, comprising

[0010] The box body has an inner cavity, and the box body is provided with an air inlet, an air outlet and a liquid discharge port all of which are connected to the inner cavity;

[0011] The condensation structure is arranged in the inner cavity of the box body and located on the airflow path, and is used to condense the airflow;

[0012] It is characterized in that a water storage area for storing condensed water is provided in the box body, the water storage area is connected with the drain port, and a pumping structure is provided in the box body which can draw water toward the drain port when the liquid level in the water storage area is higher than the set liquid level, and the condensation structure is partially below the set liquid level line and is located in the water storage area.

[0013] The pumping structure can have a variety of structural forms, such as setting an existing electromagnetic valve at the liquid discharge port. Preferably, the pumping structure is an inverted U-shaped water flow channel, the water storage area and the pumping structure are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, the water inlet end of the water flow channel is connected to the water storage area, the water outlet end of the water flow channel is connected to the liquid discharge port, and the horizontal line where the highest point of the water flow channel is located is the set liquid level line of the water storage area. The pumping structure of this embodiment has a simple structure. When the liquid level in the water storage area is higher than the set liquid level line, a siphon effect will be generated, and the water will automatically flow from the water flow channel to the liquid discharge port for discharge.

[0014] In the above scheme, an air inlet is provided on the first side wall of the box body, an air outlet is provided on the second side wall of the box body, the first side wall and the second side wall are arranged opposite to each other, the condensation structure is arranged close to the first side wall, the water flow channel is arranged close to the second side wall, and the area between the water flow channel and the first side wall and below the horizontal line where the highest point of the water flow channel is located is the water storage area.

[0015] Preferably, there is a distance L between the water inlet end of the water flow channel and the bottom wall of the inner cavity, so that when the liquid level line of the water storage area is flush with the water inlet end of the water flow channel, the liquid level will not continue to drop, forming a water seal, and the airflow will not enter the water flow channel, and all will be discharged from the air outlet.

[0016] In order to facilitate the water flow in the water storage area to flow into the water flow channel, the bottom wall surface of the water storage area is inclined downward from the first side wall toward the direction where the second side wall is located.

[0017] Preferably, the upper part of the condensation structure is located directly above the water storage area, and the lower part of the condensation structure is located in the water storage area and below the set liquid level line. The upper part of the condensation structure is located directly above the water storage area, and the dripping condensed water can enter the water storage area under the action of gravity; while the lower part of the condensation structure is located in the water storage area, it will be dissipated by the condensed water, ensuring the condensation effect of the condensation structure.

[0018] The condensation structure can have a variety of structural forms, and the structure is simple. The condensation structure includes a plurality of vertically extending condensation ribs, and the lower part of at least one of the condensation ribs is located in the water storage area and below the set liquid level line.

[0019] In the above solution, the condensation ribs are in an arc shape that arches toward the side wall where the air inlet is located, or the condensation ribs extend obliquely. This structural form of the condensation ribs not only facilitates the dripping of condensed water, but also guides the airflow.

[0020] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the second technical problem is: a dishwasher, characterized in that it includes a box body and the above-mentioned condenser, the box body has a washing cavity inside, the box body is provided with an air outlet connected to the washing cavity, and the air outlet is connected to the air inlet on the box body. In this way, the airflow flowing out of the air outlet will continue to flow after being condensed by the condensation structure, preventing the airflow with high humidity from having a bad influence on the outside.

[0021] In order to recycle the condensed air flow, the box body is also provided with a return air port connected to the washing chamber, and the return air port is connected to the air outlet on the box body. In this way, the convection air entering the washing chamber always comes from the inside of the washing chamber, without the introduction of external air, and will not cause secondary pollution to the tableware.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages: the utility model is provided with a water storage area for storing condensed water in the box body, and is provided with a pumping structure in the box body which can pump water when the liquid level in the water storage area is higher than the set liquid level, that is, the water in the water storage area will not be directly pumped away, but can only be pumped away when it is higher than the set liquid level. In this way, a certain amount of water will be stored in the water storage area, and the condensation structure is partially located in the water storage area and lower than the set liquid level line of the water storage area. In this way, the condensation structure is partially immersed in the condensation water, and the condensation water will quickly dissipate the heat of the condensation structure, thereby ensuring the condensation effect of the condensation structure on the airflow and quickly realizing gas-liquid separation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a kitchen device using a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a dishwasher in FIG.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure in another direction;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The structural diagram of the condenser in FIG.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 sectional view of . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the dishwasher of this preferred embodiment includes a housing 1 and a condenser A. The housing 1 has a washing cavity inside, and the housing 1 is provided with an air outlet 11 and an air return port 12 which are connected to the washing cavity.

[0030] Condenser A includes a box body 2, a condensation structure and a pumping structure 3. The box body 2 has an inner cavity 21. The box body 2 is provided with an air inlet 22, an air outlet 23 and a drain port 24 which are all connected to the inner cavity 21. The air outlet 11 is connected to the air inlet 22 on the box body 2, and the return air port 12 is connected to the air outlet 23 on the box body 2. The condensation structure is arranged in the inner cavity 21 of the box body 2 and is located on the air flow path, and is used to condense the air flow.

[0031] In this way, the airflow flowing out of the air outlet 11 will continue to flow after being condensed by the condensation structure to dry the tableware; and the convective gas flowing into the washing chamber always comes from the inside of the washing chamber, without the introduction of external gas, and will not cause secondary pollution to the tableware.

[0032] The box body 2 is provided with a water storage area 25 for storing condensed water, the water storage area 25 is connected to the drain port 24, and the box body 2 is provided with a pumping structure 3 that can pump water toward the drain port 24 when the liquid level in the water storage area 25 is higher than the set liquid level.

[0033] The condensation structure is partially below the set liquid level line and is located in the water storage area 25. Specifically, the upper part of the condensation structure is located directly above the water storage area 25, and the dripping condensed water can enter the water storage area 25 under the action of gravity. The lower part of the condensation structure is located in the water storage area 25 and below the set liquid level line, and will be dissipated by the condensed water to ensure the condensation effect of the condensation structure. In this embodiment, the condensation structure includes a plurality of vertically extending condensation ribs 4, and the lower part of at least one of the condensation ribs 4 is located in the water storage area 25.

[0034] The condensation ribs 4 are in an arc shape that arches toward the side wall where the air inlet 22 is located, or the condensation ribs 4 extend obliquely. This structural form of the condensation ribs 4 not only facilitates the dripping of condensed water, but also plays a role in guiding the airflow.

[0035] In this embodiment, an air inlet 22 is provided on the first side wall of the box body 2, an air outlet 23 is provided on the second side wall of the box body 2, and a liquid discharge port 24 is located on the bottom wall of the box body 2. The first side wall and the second side wall are arranged opposite to each other, the condensation structure is arranged close to the first side wall, and the pumping structure 3 is arranged close to the second side wall.

[0036] The pumping structure 3 is an inverted U-shaped water flow channel. The area between the water flow channel and the first side wall and below the horizontal line where the highest point of the water flow channel is located is the water storage area 25, that is, the water storage area 25 and the pumping structure 3 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.

[0037] The water inlet end 31 of the water flow channel is connected to the water storage area 25, and the water outlet end 32 of the water flow channel is connected to the drain port 24. The horizontal line where the highest point of the water flow channel is located is the set liquid level line of the water storage area 25, and the set liquid level line is called the A liquid level line. The structure of the pumping structure 3 of this embodiment is simple. When the liquid level in the water storage area 25 is higher than the set liquid level line, a siphon effect will be generated, and the water will automatically flow from the water flow channel to the drain port 24 for discharge.

[0038] There is a distance L between the water inlet end 31 of the water flow channel and the bottom wall surface of the inner cavity 21. The horizontal line where the water inlet end 31 of the water flow channel is located is called the B liquid level line. In this way, when the liquid level line of the water storage area 25 reaches the B liquid level line, the liquid level will not continue to drop, forming a water seal, and the airflow will not enter the water flow channel, and all will be discharged from the air outlet 23.

[0039] In addition, the bottom wall surface of the water storage area 25 is inclined downward from the first side wall toward the direction where the second side wall is located, so as to facilitate the water flow of the water storage area 25 to flow into the water flow channel.

[0040] The drain port 24 is connected to a drain pipe 26 , which can be connected to a sewer pipe. In addition, a water tank 5 is provided above the box body 1 , and a drain port is provided on the bottom wall of the water tank 5 , which is also connected to a sewer pipe 51 .

[0041] The working process of the condenser A of this embodiment is as follows:

[0042] When the user uses the dishwasher for the first time, because the condensed water level is lower than the B level line, some gas will enter the water flow channel, enter the sewer pipe 51 from the drain port 24 and then enter the sink for discharge. When more and more condensed water is formed, the liquid level of the water storage area 25 is higher than the B level line. After that, the hot air will completely enter the washing chamber from the gas outlet 23. As the dishwasher is used more and more times, when the condensed water level in the water storage area 25 is higher than the A level line, the water flow channel meets the siphon condition. Under the action of the siphon, the water in the water storage area 25 passes through the water flow channel. The channel enters the drain port 24, is discharged into the sewer pipe and finally discharged away. As the drainage process proceeds, when the liquid level in the water storage area 25 drops to the B liquid level line, the gas enters the water flow channel to destroy the siphon condition, and the liquid level no longer drops but remains at the B liquid level line. In this way, the condensed water formed in the subsequent condensation process slowly gathers in the water storage area 25, and under the action of the siphon, the automatic drainage process is completed. In this process, the condensed water will slowly submerge the lower part of the condensation structure. At this time, the water in the water storage area 25 reversely absorbs the heat transferred by the hot gas to the condensation structure, thereby accelerating the condensation of the hot gas.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be set in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only for illustration and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "up" and "down" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0044] The "fluid communication" referred to in the present invention refers to the spatial position relationship between two parts or parts (hereinafter collectively referred to as the first part and the second part), that is, the fluid (gas, liquid or a mixture of the two) can flow from the first part along the flow path or / and be transported to the second part. The first part and the second part can be directly connected, or the first part and the second part can be indirectly connected through at least one third party. The third party can be a fluid channel such as a pipe, channel, duct, guide member, hole, groove, etc., or it can be a chamber allowing fluid to flow through, or a combination of the above.

Claims

1. A condenser for a dishwasher, comprising: A box body (2) having an inner cavity (21) therein, and the box body (2) is provided with an air inlet (22), an air outlet (23) and a liquid discharge port (24) all of which are in communication with the inner cavity (21); A condensation structure, arranged in the inner cavity (21) of the box body (2) and located on the airflow path, for condensing the airflow; It is characterized in that The box body (2) is provided with a water storage area (25) for storing condensed water, the water storage area (25) is connected to the liquid discharge port (24), the box body (2) is provided with a pumping structure (3) capable of pumping water toward the liquid discharge port (24) when the liquid level in the water storage area (25) is higher than a set liquid level, and the condensation structure is partially below the set liquid level line and is located in the water storage area (25).

2. The condenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pumping structure (3) is an inverted U-shaped water flow channel. The water storage area (25) and the pumping structure (3) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. The water inlet end (31) of the water flow channel is connected to the water storage area (25), and the water outlet end (32) of the water flow channel is connected to the liquid discharge port (24). The horizontal line where the highest point of the water flow channel is located is the set liquid level line of the water storage area (25).

3. The condenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: An air inlet (22) is provided on the first side wall of the box body (2), and an air outlet (23) is provided on the second side wall of the box body (2). The first side wall and the second side wall are arranged opposite to each other, the condensation structure is arranged close to the first side wall, and the pumping structure (3) is arranged close to the second side wall. The area between the water flow channel and the first side wall and below the horizontal line where the highest point of the water flow channel is located is the water storage area (25).

4. The condenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: There is a distance L between the water inlet end (31) of the water flow channel and the bottom wall surface of the inner cavity (21).

5. The condenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom wall surface of the water storage area (25) is inclined downward from the first side wall toward the direction where the second side wall is located.

6. The condenser according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The upper part of the condensation structure is located directly above the water storage area (25), and the lower part of the condensation structure is located in the water storage area (25) and below the set liquid level line.

7. The condenser according to claim 6, characterized in that: The condensation structure comprises a plurality of vertically extending condensation ribs (4), and the lower portion of at least one of the condensation ribs (4) is located in the water storage area (25) and below a set liquid level line.

8. The condenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The condensation rib (4) is in the shape of an arc that arches toward the side wall where the air inlet (22) is located, or the condensation rib (4) extends obliquely.

9. A dishwasher, characterized in that: It comprises a housing (1) and a condenser (A) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the housing (1) has a washing chamber inside, and the housing (1) is provided with an air outlet (11) connected to the washing chamber, and the air outlet (11) is connected to an air inlet (22) on the box body (2).

10. The dishwasher according to claim 9, characterized in that: The box body (1) is also provided with an air return port (12) connected to the washing chamber, and the air return port (12) is connected to an air outlet (23) on the box body (2).

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