Dish washing machine with sterilization and illumination functions

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of dish-washing machines, in particular to a dish-washing machine with sterilization and illumination functions, which comprises a machine body, a machine door, an inner container, a door control switch detection device, an ultraviolet illumination device, an illumination detection device, a microorganism detection device and a controller, when the machine door is in an open state, the illumination detection device detects the illumination intensity of light and sends the illumination intensity to the controller based on the detected illumination intensity, the controller controls the illumination intensity of the ultraviolet illumination device according to the illumination intensity, and when the machine door is in a closed state, the microorganism detection device detects the content of microorganisms. The detected microorganism content is sent to the controller, the controller controls the sterilization duration of the ultraviolet lighting device according to the microorganism content, the dish washing machine can intelligently regulate and control the sterilization duration and the lighting intensity of the dish washing machine, and the use cost and the energy consumption of the dish washing machine are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dishwashers, in particular to a dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions. Background Art

[0002] A dishwasher is a device that automatically washes bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks and other tableware. It can greatly reduce the labor time people spend doing housework. Therefore, in order to save time and labor costs, more and more users are starting to use dishwashers.

[0003] After the dishwasher finishes washing, the warm and humid environment in the inner tank is extremely prone to breeding microorganisms. In order to solve this problem, people install sterilization lighting in the dishwasher so that the dishwasher has a sterilization lighting function. However, the sterilization time and lighting intensity of the dishwasher cannot be intelligently adjusted, which leads to an increase in the use cost and energy consumption of the dishwasher.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions.

[0006] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions, comprising: a machine body and a machine door, wherein the machine body is provided with an inner tank which can be sealed by closing the machine door;

[0008] A door-controlled switch detection device, provided on the machine door, for detecting the opening and closing of the machine door;

[0009] An ultraviolet lighting device, used for sterilizing and illuminating the inner container;

[0010] a light detection device, provided on the door, for detecting the light intensity when the door is in an open state, and sending information to a controller based on the detected light intensity;

[0011] A microorganism detection device, disposed on the inner container, for detecting the content of microorganisms when the door is in a closed state, and sending information based on the detected content of microorganisms to a controller;

[0012] A controller is used to control the sterilization time of the ultraviolet lighting device according to the microorganism content, and to control the illumination intensity of the ultraviolet lighting device according to the illumination intensity.

[0013] In a possible implementation manner, a bottom end of one side of the machine body is connected to one end of the door via a hinge.

[0014] In a possible implementation manner, the door-controlled switch detection device is a micro switch, and the micro switch is arranged on an end surface of the door at one end close to the top of the machine body.

[0015] In a possible implementation manner, the ultraviolet lighting device is mounted on the inner wall of the top surface of the body and is fixedly connected to the inner container.

[0016] In a possible implementation manner, the ultraviolet lighting device includes an ultraviolet lamp and an illumination lamp.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the light detection device is a photosensor.

[0018] In a possible implementation manner, the light detection device is disposed on an inner wall of the door on one side close to the machine body and is fixedly connected to the door.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the microorganism detection device is a colony concentration sensor.

[0020] In a possible implementation manner, the colony concentration sensor is disposed at an end of the machine body away from the machine door, and is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the liner.

[0021] In a possible implementation manner, a handle is provided on the outer side of the door.

[0022] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The utility model discloses a dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions, comprising a machine body, a machine door, an inner tank, a door-controlled switch detection device, an ultraviolet lighting device, a light detection device, a microorganism detection device and a controller. The door-controlled switch detection device is arranged on the machine door, and can detect the opening and closing of the machine door. The ultraviolet lighting device can sterilize and illuminate the inner tank. When the machine door is in an open state, the light detection device arranged on the machine door can detect the light intensity of the light, and send it to the controller based on the detected light intensity. The controller controls the light intensity of the ultraviolet lighting device according to the light intensity. When the machine door is in a closed state, the microorganism detection device arranged on the inner tank can detect the content of microorganisms, and send it to the controller based on the detected content of microorganisms. The controller controls the sterilization time of the ultraviolet lighting device according to the content of microorganisms. By adopting the above-mentioned dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions, the sterilization time and lighting intensity of the dishwasher can be intelligently adjusted, the use cost and energy consumption of the dishwasher are reduced, and the sterilization mode and lighting mode of the dishwasher can be intelligently adjusted, which brings a more intelligent use experience to users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the prior art descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 : A schematic structural diagram of a dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] In the figure: 100-machine body, 101-machine door, 102-inner tank, 103-door switch detection device, 104-ultraviolet lighting device, 105-light detection device, 106-microorganism detection device, 107-handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the utility model described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, device, product or equipment that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or equipment.

[0029] The embodiments are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which do not limit the disclosure described in the claims in any way.

[0030] The following is combined with Figure 1 The present invention provides a dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions, comprising:

[0031] A machine body 100 and a machine door 101, wherein the machine body 100 is provided with an inner container 102 which can be sealed by closing the machine door 101;

[0032] The door switch detection device 103 is provided on the machine door 101 and is used to detect the opening and closing of the machine door 101;

[0033] An ultraviolet lighting device 104, used for sterilizing and illuminating the inner container 102;

[0034] The light detection device 105 is provided on the machine door 101 and is used to detect the light intensity when the machine door 101 is in an open state, and send the detected light intensity to the controller;

[0035] A microorganism detection device 106 is provided on the inner container 102 and is used to detect the content of microorganisms when the door 101 is in a closed state, and send information based on the detected content of microorganisms to the controller;

[0036] The controller is used to control the sterilization time of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the microbial content, and to control the light intensity of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the light intensity. The dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions of the utility model comprises a body 100, a door 101, an inner tank 102, a door-controlled switch detection device 103, an ultraviolet lighting device 104, a light detection device 105, a microbial detection device 106 and a controller. The door-controlled switch detection device 103 is arranged on the door 101 and can detect the opening and closing of the door 101. The ultraviolet lighting device 104 can sterilize and illuminate the inner tank 102. When the door 101 is in an open state, the light detection device 105 arranged on the door 101 can detect the light intensity of the light and send it to the controller based on the detected light intensity. The controller The controller controls the light intensity of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the light intensity. When the machine door is in a closed state, the microorganism detection device 106 arranged on the inner tank 102 can detect the content of microorganisms and send it to the controller based on the detected microorganism content. The controller controls the sterilization time of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the microorganism content; by adopting the above-mentioned dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions, the sterilization time and lighting intensity of the dishwasher can be intelligently adjusted, which reduces the use cost and energy consumption of the dishwasher, and the sterilization mode and lighting mode of the dishwasher can be intelligently adjusted, which brings users a smarter use experience.

[0037] Specifically, the controller is electrically connected to the door switch detection device 103 , the ultraviolet lighting device 104 , the light detection device 105 and the microorganism detection device 106 .

[0038] Specifically, the controller includes a PWM frequency modulation module, which is used to adjust the light intensity of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the detected light intensity.

[0039] Specifically, the controller includes a drying module for controlling the opening and closing of the drying state of the dishwasher. When the door of the dishwasher is closed, the drying state of the dishwasher is turned on.

[0040] In some embodiments, the controller is disposed inside the body 100 and is used to control the sterilization power of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the detected microbial content.

[0041] Specifically, the controller includes a timed sterilization module for setting the sterilization time of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the detected microbial content.

[0042] In some embodiments, the bottom end of one side of the body 100 is connected to one end of the door 101 by a hinge. Connecting the body 100 and the door 101 by a hinge makes the maintenance, replacement and cleaning of the dishwasher easier and more convenient, and can save costs.

[0043] In some embodiments, the door switch detection device 103 is a micro switch, which is arranged on the end surface of the door 101 close to the top of the machine body 100. The micro switch has high sensitivity and can detect the opening and closing of the door more sensitively, and its manufacturing cost is also low.

[0044] In some embodiments, a door lock structure is further provided on the machine door 101 for controlling the opening and closing of the machine door 101, and the door control switch detection device is connected to the door lock structure.

[0045] In some embodiments, the ultraviolet lighting device 104 is installed on the top inner wall of the body 100 and is fixedly connected to the inner tank 102. Installing the ultraviolet lighting device 104 on the top inner wall of the body 100 can maximize the irradiation area of ​​the inner tank 102, thereby achieving an excellent sterilization effect.

[0046] In some embodiments, the ultraviolet lighting device 104 includes an ultraviolet lamp and an illumination lamp. Setting the ultraviolet lighting device 104 as an ultraviolet lamp and an illumination lamp can not only reduce costs, but also intelligently switch between sterilization mode and illumination mode, realize the intelligence of the dishwasher, and improve the integration of the ultraviolet lighting device 104.

[0047] In some embodiments, the ultraviolet lamp is connected to the illuminating lamp, and the ultraviolet lamp is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the illuminating lamp. This can increase the irradiation range of the ultraviolet lamp, facilitate the ultraviolet lamp to sterilize the inner container, ensure the sterilization effect of the ultraviolet lamp, and also avoid the ultraviolet lamp from interfering with the illuminating lamp and affecting the lighting effect of the illuminating lamp.

[0048] Specifically, the ultraviolet lamp is a UVC-LED (shortwave sterilization ultraviolet band-light emitting diode) lamp, and the lighting lamp is an LED (light emitting diode) lighting lamp. By setting the types of ultraviolet lamp and lighting lamp, not only can the sterilization effect of the ultraviolet lamp and the lighting effect of the lighting lamp be guaranteed, but also the energy consumption is low and the use is safer.

[0049] In some embodiments, the light detection device 105 is a photosensitive sensor. The photosensitive sensor has high sensitivity, can detect tiny light signals, has fast response speed, and has low energy consumption, thus reducing the use cost of the dishwasher.

[0050] In some embodiments, the light detection device 105 is a three-axis position sensor, which is used to detect the opening and closing angle of the door and the light intensity when the door is opened, and obtain the compensation intensity of the light according to the opening and closing angle of the door. The three-axis position sensor can not only detect the opening and closing angle of the door, but also obtain the compensation intensity of the light according to the opening and closing angle of the door, so that the light intensity of the lighting lamp can reach a fixed value that is most suitable for the human eye.

[0051] Specifically, the controller is electrically connected to the three-axis position sensor and is used to adjust the illumination intensity of the ultraviolet illumination device according to the illumination intensity of the light and the compensation intensity of the light.

[0052] In some embodiments, the light detection device 105 is disposed on the inner wall of the door 101 close to the body 100 and is fixedly connected to the door 101. Placing the light detection device on the inner wall of the door 101 close to the body 100 can improve the accuracy of the light intensity of the inner container 102.

[0053] In some embodiments, the microorganism detection device 106 is a colony concentration sensor. The colony concentration sensor can quickly and accurately detect the content of microorganisms on the bottom inner wall of the inner tank 102, greatly shortening the detection time, improving work efficiency, and realizing the intelligence of the dishwasher.

[0054] In some embodiments, the colony concentration sensor is disposed at one end of the body 100 away from the door 101 and is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the inner tank 102. When the dishwasher is used for a long time, a large number of microorganisms will grow on the bottom inner wall of the inner tank 102. The colony concentration sensor is disposed at one end of the body 100 away from the door 101, so that the content of microorganisms can be detected quickly and accurately.

[0055] In some embodiments, a handle 107 is provided on the outside of the door 101. Providing the handle 107 on the outside of the door 101 can more conveniently control the opening and closing of the door 101, thereby improving the user experience.

[0056] The following is an introduction to specific embodiments of the present invention based on the above technical solution.

[0057] Embodiment 1

[0058] This embodiment provides a dishwasher with ultraviolet and lighting functions, please refer to Figure 1 ,include:

[0059] A machine body 100 and a machine door 101, wherein the machine body 100 is provided with an inner container 102 which can be sealed by closing the machine door 101;

[0060] A handle 107 is provided on the outer side of the door 101 .

[0061] The door switch detection device 103 is provided on the machine door 101 and is used to detect the opening and closing of the machine door 101;

[0062] The door control switch detection device 103 is a micro switch, which is arranged on the end surface of the door 101 at one end close to the top of the machine body 100 .

[0063] The machine door 101 is also provided with a door lock structure for controlling the opening and closing of the machine door 101, and the door control switch detection device is connected to the door lock structure.

[0064] An ultraviolet lighting device 104, used for sterilizing and illuminating the inner container 102;

[0065] The ultraviolet lighting device 104 is installed on the inner wall of the top surface of the body 100 and is fixedly connected to the inner container 102 .

[0066] The ultraviolet lighting device 104 includes an ultraviolet lamp and an illumination lamp. The ultraviolet lamp is connected to the illumination lamp, and the ultraviolet lamps are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the illumination lamp.

[0067] Specifically, the ultraviolet lamp is a UVC-LED (short-wave sterilizing ultraviolet band-light-emitting diode) lamp, and the lighting lamp is an LED (light-emitting diode) lighting lamp.

[0068] The light detection device 105 is provided on the machine door 101 and is used to detect the light intensity when the machine door 101 is in an open state, and send the detected light intensity to the controller;

[0069] The light detection device 105 is a photosensor.

[0070] The light detection device 105 is disposed on an inner wall of the machine door 101 close to the machine body 100 and is fixedly connected to the machine door 101 .

[0071] A microorganism detection device 106 is provided on the inner container 102 and is used to detect the content of microorganisms when the door 101 is in a closed state, and send information based on the detected content of microorganisms to the controller;

[0072] The microorganism detection device 106 is a colony concentration sensor.

[0073] The colony concentration sensor is disposed at one end of the machine body 100 away from the machine door 101 and is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the inner container 102 .

[0074] The controller is used to control the sterilization time of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the microbial content, and to control the light intensity of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the light intensity.

[0075] The controller is disposed inside the body 100 and is used to control the sterilization power of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the detected microbial content.

[0076] Specifically, the controller is electrically connected to the door switch detection device 103 , the ultraviolet lighting device 104 , the light detection device 105 and the microorganism detection device 106 .

[0077] Specifically, the controller includes a PWM frequency modulation module, which is used to adjust the light intensity of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the detected light intensity.

[0078] Specifically, the controller includes a drying module for controlling the opening and closing of the drying state of the dishwasher.

[0079] Specifically, the controller includes a timed sterilization module for setting the sterilization time of the ultraviolet lighting device 104 according to the detected microbial content.

[0080] In this embodiment, the working process of the dishwasher is as follows: when the door 101 is opened, the micro switch detects that the door 101 is opened and sends a signal to the controller, the controller controls the lighting lamp in the ultraviolet lighting device 104 to light up, and at the same time, the photosensor detects the light intensity of the light and sends the detected light intensity to the controller, the PWM frequency modulation module in the controller adjusts the light intensity of the lighting lamp so that the light intensity of the light in the inner tank 102 is maintained at a fixed value that is most suitable for the human eye; when the door 101 is closed, the micro switch detects that the door 101 is closed and sends a signal to the controller, the controller controls the drying state of the dishwasher to turn on, and at the same time, the colony concentration sensor detects the microbial content on the inner wall of the bottom surface of the body 100, and sends the detected microbial content to the controller, the controller controls the ultraviolet lamp to turn on, and at the same time sets the sterilization time, sterilization duration and sterilization power of the ultraviolet lamp according to the detected microbial content.

[0081] Embodiment 2

[0082] This embodiment provides a dishwasher with a sterilization lighting function. The similarities with the dishwasher with a sterilization lighting function in the first embodiment are not repeated here. The difference between this second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the light detection device 105 is a three-axis position sensor, which is used to detect the opening and closing angle of the door and the light intensity when the door is opened, and obtain the compensation intensity of the light according to the opening and closing angle of the door.

[0083] Specifically, the controller is electrically connected to the three-axis position sensor and is used to adjust the illumination intensity of the ultraviolet illumination device according to the illumination intensity of the light and the compensation intensity of the light.

[0084] In this embodiment, the working process of the dishwasher is as follows: when the door 101 is opened, the micro switch detects that the door is opened and sends a signal to the controller, the controller controls the lighting lamp in the ultraviolet lighting device 104 to light up, and at the same time, the three-axis position sensor detects the light intensity and the opening and closing angle of the door 101, and obtains the compensation intensity of the light according to the opening and closing angle of the door 101, and sends the compensation intensity of the light and the light intensity to the controller, and the PWM frequency modulation module in the controller adjusts the light intensity of the lighting lamp so that the light intensity of the light in the inner tank is maintained at a fixed value that is most suitable for human eyes; when the door 101 is closed, the micro switch detects that the door 101 is closed and sends a signal to the controller, the controller controls the drying state of the dishwasher to turn on, and at the same time, the colony concentration sensor detects the microbial content on the inner wall of the bottom surface of the body 100, and sends the detected microbial content to the controller, the controller controls the ultraviolet lamp to turn on, and at the same time sets the sterilization time, sterilization duration and sterilization power of the ultraviolet lamp according to the detected microbial content.

[0085] Although the present invention has been described through preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, but also includes various changes and modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0086] In this article, the directional words such as "front", "back", "upper", "lower" and so on are defined by the positions of the parts in the drawings and the positions of the parts relative to each other, just for the sake of clarity and convenience in expressing the technical solution. It should be understood that the use of directional words should not limit the scope of protection claimed by the present utility model.

[0087] In the absence of conflict, the above embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0088] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention are still within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A dishwasher with sterilization and lighting functions, characterized in that: include: A machine body (100) and a machine door (101), wherein the machine body (100) is provided with an inner container (102) which can be sealed by closing the machine door (101); A door-controlled switch detection device (103), arranged on the machine door (101), for detecting the opening and closing of the machine door (101); An ultraviolet lighting device (104) for sterilizing and illuminating the inner container (102); a light detection device (105), arranged on the machine door (101), used for detecting the light intensity when the machine door (101) is in an open state, and sending information to a controller based on the detected light intensity; a microorganism detection device (106), disposed on the inner container (102), for detecting the content of microorganisms when the door (101) is in a closed state, and sending information to a controller based on the detected content of microorganisms; A controller is used to control the sterilization duration of the ultraviolet lighting device (104) according to the microorganism content, and to control the illumination intensity of the ultraviolet lighting device (104) according to the illumination intensity.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that A bottom end of one side of the machine body (100) is connected to one end of the machine door (101) via a hinge.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The door-controlled switch detection device (103) is a micro switch, and the micro switch is arranged on the end surface of the machine door (101) at one end close to the top of the machine body (100).

4. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The ultraviolet lighting device (104) is installed on the inner wall of the top surface inside the body (100) and is fixedly connected to the inner container (102).

5. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ultraviolet lighting device (104) comprises an ultraviolet lamp and a lighting lamp.

6. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light detection device (105) is a photosensor.

7. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light detection device (105) is arranged on an inner wall of the machine door on one side close to the machine body (100), and is fixedly connected to the machine door (101).

8. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The microorganism detection device (106) is a colony concentration sensor.

9. The dishwasher according to claim 8, characterized in that The colony concentration sensor is arranged at one end of the machine body (100) away from the machine door (101), and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom surface of the inner container (102).

10. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that A handle (107) is provided on the outer side of the door (101).

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