Steam cleaning module and dish washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of steam cleaning, and discloses a steam cleaning module which comprises a main shell defining a containing cavity with an opening; the steam generator is arranged in the accommodating cavity; the steam conveying pipe is arranged in the containing cavity, and the first end of the steam conveying pipe communicates with the steam generator. The steam spray gun is communicated with the second end of the steam conveying pipe; the pipe coiling device is arranged in the containing cavity, the steam conveying pipe is wound around the pipe coiling device, and the pipe coiling device is used for contracting or stretching out the steam conveying pipe; the sub-shell is arranged in the containing cavity in a drawable mode so that the sub-shell can be drawn out of the opening or pushed back into the containing cavity, a storage groove with a communication opening is defined by the sub-shell, and the storage groove is used for containing a steam spray gun. By arranging the pipe coiling device and the sub-shell, the steam conveying pipe and the steam spray gun can be stored, and closed storage is achieved. The utility model further discloses the dish washing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of steam cleaning, for example, to a steam cleaning module and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] Currently, with the development of society and the improvement of economic level, people have higher and higher requirements for the quality of life. Especially in the kitchen, which is the "concentration place of housework", various kitchen appliances are constantly introduced to replace manual labor to complete various kitchen housework, and the dishwasher is one of them. In the actual use process, when users only need to clean one or a few tableware, using a dishwasher consumes a large amount of energy and takes a long time.

[0003] To solve the above problems, a dishwasher is disclosed in the related art. The dishwasher has an internal steam generator and a hand-held steam attachment, and the hand-held steam attachment is connected to the internal steam generator to provide steam for performing manual operations separate from the main operation purpose of the dishwasher. Users can quickly clean one or a few tableware with the hand-held steam attachment.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

[0005] The existing hand-held steam attachment (steam gun) of a dishwasher often needs to be connected to the internal steam generator through a pipeline. The existence of the pipeline makes it inconvenient to store the hand-held steam attachment (steam gun). The storage of the hand-held steam attachment (steam gun) when not in use becomes inconvenient and requires a specific space for storage to avoid pipeline entanglement or damage. Moreover, the hand-held steam attachment (steam gun) often needs to be externally fixed, which affects the appearance.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background art section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application. Therefore, it may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0007] To have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a simple summary is given below. The summary is not a general review, nor is it intended to identify key / important constituent elements or delineate the protection scope of these embodiments. Instead, it serves as a preamble to the subsequent detailed description.

[0008] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a steam cleaning module and a dishwasher to solve the problems that the existing hand-held steam attachment is difficult to store and has a poor appearance.

[0009] The embodiments of the first aspect of the present application provide a steam cleaning module, which includes:

[0010] A main housing defining a receiving cavity with an opening;

[0011] A steam generator is arranged in the accommodating chamber;

[0012] A steam delivery pipe is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and a first end thereof is connected to the steam generator;

[0013] a steam spray gun connected to the second end of the steam delivery pipe;

[0014] A hose reel is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the steam delivery pipe is wound around the hose reel. The hose reel is used to shrink or extend the pipeline;

[0015] The sub-shell is drawable and arranged in the accommodating cavity, so that the sub-shell can be drawn out from the opening or pushed back into the accommodating cavity. The sub-shell defines a storage groove with a communicating port, and the storage groove is used for placing the steam spray gun.

[0016] In some optional embodiments, the sub-housing includes:

[0017] A first shell is slidably connected to the main shell and can slide out of the main shell from the opening, and a front wall surface of the first shell defines a groove;

[0018] The second shell is arranged on a side of the first shell away from the main shell, and the second shell protrudes toward the wall of the first shell to form a accommodating portion, the accommodating portion is provided with a storage groove with a connecting port, the accommodating portion is adapted to the groove, and the second shell is rotatably connected to the first shell so that the accommodating portion can be detached from the first shell.

[0019] In some optional embodiments, a rebounder is provided on the end surface of the first shell facing the second shell, and the rebounder can contact the second shell so as to open the second shell by pressing the second shell.

[0020] In some optional embodiments, the upper end surface of the first shell defines a plurality of receiving slots, the plurality of receiving slots include a first receiving slot and a second receiving slot, the first receiving slot and the second receiving slot have different sizes, and the first receiving slot and the second receiving slot are used to receive items of different sizes.

[0021] In some optional embodiments, the steam cleaning module further includes: a water tank, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is connected to the steam generator for supplying water to the steam generator.

[0022] In some optional embodiments, the multiple accommodating grooves also include: a third accommodating groove, the third accommodating groove is located on the side of the first shell away from the second shell, and the third accommodating groove is used to accommodate a water tank; wherein the steam generator is arranged corresponding to the third accommodating groove of the first shell to facilitate the removal of the water tank.

[0023] In some optional embodiments, the upper end surface of the water tank is partially recessed to form a first groove and a second groove, and the first groove and the second groove are arranged opposite to each other to facilitate clamping of the water tank.

[0024] In some alternative embodiments, the steam delivery pipe is a flexible hose, and a wire braid layer is wound around the surface of the flexible hose.

[0025] In some alternative embodiments, the steam spray gun includes: a handle body; a fixing base detachably connected to the handle body, with a temperature-sensitive color-changing coating applied to the outer surface of the fixing base. When the temperature of the outer surface of the fixing base is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature, the temperature-sensitive color-changing coating changes color; a cleaning brush head detachably connected to the fixing base.

[0026] An embodiment of the second aspect of the present application provides a dishwasher, which includes the steam cleaning module as described in any one of the above alternative embodiments.

[0027] The steam cleaning module and the dishwasher provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0028] By providing a reel and winding the steam delivery pipe around the reel, the reel can automatically wind up the steam delivery pipe. Under the control of the reel, the steam delivery pipe can contract or extend orderly, avoiding problems such as knotting and twisting that may occur during the use of the pipeline. When a longer steam delivery pipe is needed, the steam delivery pipe can be stretched to the required length, facilitating the movement of the position of the steam spray gun and improving the flexibility and convenience of operation. When the steam spray gun is not needed, the reel can contract the steam delivery pipe, enabling the automatic telescoping of the steam delivery pipe to control the telescoping length of the steam delivery pipe. At the same time, when the steam delivery pipe is retracted, it can wind up the steam delivery pipe orderly, avoiding the mess of the steam delivery pipe and occupying too much space, and improving the space utilization rate of the accommodation cavity. By providing a sub-shell and slidably arranging the sub-shell in the accommodation cavity, and the sub-shell defines a storage slot with a communication port for placing the steam spray gun. In this way, the sub-shell can accommodate and place the steam spray gun, and the steam delivery pipe passes through the communication port to communicate with the steam spray gun in the storage slot. The sub-shell can be designed to be slidable, enabling the steam spray gun to be conveniently taken out and stored. When the steam spray gun is not needed, it can be placed in the storage slot, thereby avoiding the situation of accidental contact by the user after use and causing burns, and also avoiding the situation of dust accumulation and blockage of the steam spray gun.

[0029] The above general description and the following description are only exemplary and explanatory, and are not used to limit the present application. Description of the Drawings

[0030] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations and the drawings do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a proportional limitation, and:

[0031] Figure 1It is a schematic structural diagram of a steam cleaning module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 2 It is a partial schematic structural diagram of a steam cleaning module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a steam cleaning module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a steam gun provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 10: Main housing, 101: Accommodation cavity,

[0037] 20: Sub-housing, 21: First housing, 211: First accommodation groove, 212: Second accommodation groove, 213: Third accommodation groove, 22: Second housing, 221: Placing groove, 222: Accommodating part,

[0038] 30: Steam generator,

[0039] 40: Steam delivery pipe,

[0040] 50: Hose reel,

[0041] 60: Water tank, 601: First groove, 602: Second groove,

[0042] 70: Rebounder,

[0043] 80: Steam gun, 81: Handle body, 82: Fixed seat, 83: Cleaning brush head. Detailed implementation manners

[0044] In order to be able to understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for reference and illustration only, and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of explanation, multiple details are provided to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices can be shown in a simplified manner to simplify the drawings.

[0045] In the description, claims, and above-mentioned drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure, terms such as "first" and "second" are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure here. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0046] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", and "rear" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not used to limit that the indicated device, element, or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. And, in addition to being able to represent an orientation or positional relationship, some of the above terms may also be used to represent other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to represent a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0047] In addition, the terms "set", "connect", and "fix" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or there is internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] Unless otherwise specified, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0049] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the front and rear objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0050] The term "and / or" is an associative relationship describing an object, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B these three relationships.

[0051] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0052] Combined with Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a steam cleaning module. The steam cleaning module includes: a main housing 10, a steam generator 30, a steam delivery pipe 40, a steam gun 80, a hose reel 50, and a sub-housing 20. The main housing 10 defines a receiving cavity 101 with an opening; the steam generator 30 is disposed in the receiving cavity 101; the steam delivery pipe 40 is disposed in the receiving cavity 101, and a first end of the steam delivery pipe 40 is communicated with the steam generator 30; the steam gun 80 is communicated with a second end of the steam delivery pipe 40; the hose reel 50 is disposed in the receiving cavity 101, and the steam delivery pipe 40 is wound around the hose reel 50. The hose reel 50 is used to retract or extend the steam delivery pipe; the sub-housing 20 is slidably disposed in the receiving cavity 101 so that the sub-housing 20 can be pulled out from the opening or pushed back into the receiving cavity 101. The sub-housing 20 defines a storage slot 221 with a communication port, and the storage slot 221 is used to place the steam gun 80.

[0053] By adopting the embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing the main housing 10 which defines the receiving cavity 101, other components of the steam cleaning module can be disposed in the main housing 10. By providing the steam generator 30 and communicating the steam generator 30 with the steam gun 80 through the steam delivery pipe 40, the steam generated by the steam generator 30 can be ejected from the steam gun 80.

[0054] By providing the hose reel 50 and winding the steam delivery pipe 40 around the hose reel 50, the hose reel 50 can automatically wind up the steam delivery pipe 40. Under the control of the hose reel 50, the steam delivery pipe 40 can be orderly retracted or extended, avoiding problems such as knotting and twisting that may occur during the use of the pipeline. When a longer steam delivery pipe 40 is needed, the steam delivery pipe 40 can be stretched to the required length, facilitating the movement of the position of the steam gun 80 and improving the flexibility and convenience of operation. When the steam gun 80 is not needed, the hose reel 50 can retract the steam delivery pipe 40 to automatically control the telescopic length of the steam delivery pipe 40. At the same time, when the steam delivery pipe 40 is retracted, it can be orderly wound around the steam delivery pipe 40, avoiding the mess of the steam delivery pipe 40 and occupying too much space, and improving the space utilization rate of the receiving cavity 101.

[0055] By providing the sub - housing 20 and slidably disposing the sub - housing 20 within the accommodation cavity 101, and the sub - housing 20 defines an object - placing groove 221 having a communication port, the object - placing groove 221 is used for placing the steam spray gun 80. In this way, the sub - housing 20 can accommodate and place the steam spray gun 80, and the steam delivery pipe 40 passes through the communication port and is in communication with the steam spray gun 80 within the object - placing groove 221. The sub - housing 20 can be designed to be slidable, so that the steam spray gun 80 can be conveniently taken out and stored. When the steam spray gun 80 is not needed, the steam spray gun 80 can be placed within the object - placing groove 221, thereby avoiding the situation where the user accidentally touches and gets scalded after using the steam spray gun 80 when it is placed outside, and also avoiding the situation where the steam spray gun 80 gets clogged due to dust accumulation.

[0056] Optionally, the sub - housing 20 includes: a first housing 21 and a second housing 22. The first housing 21 is slidably connected to the main housing 10, and the first housing 21 can slide out of the main housing 10 from the opening. The wall surface of the first housing 21 facing the opening defines a groove; the second housing 22 is disposed on the side of the first housing 21 away from the main housing 10, and the wall surface of the second housing 22 facing the first housing 21 protrudes to form a receiving portion 222. The object - placing groove 221 having a communication port is provided in the receiving portion 222. The receiving portion 222 is adapted to the groove, and the second housing 22 is rotatably connected to the first housing 21 so that the receiving portion 222 can be disengaged from the first housing 21.

[0057] Adopting the embodiment of the present disclosure, by slidably connecting the first housing 21 to the main housing 10, the first housing 21 can be slid out of the accommodation cavity 101 from the opening of the main housing 10, exposing the first housing 21 from the main housing 10. This not only improves the convenience of use but also makes the overall structure of the sub - housing 20 more compact and saves space.

[0058] By defining a groove on the wall surface of the first housing 21 facing the opening and adaptively setting the receiving portion 222 of the second housing 22 to the groove, the receiving portion of the second housing can be received in the groove of the first housing. By disposing the second housing 22 on the side of the first housing 21 away from the main housing 10 and rotatably connecting the second housing 22 to the first housing 21. In this way, without sliding the first housing 21, only by rotating the second housing 21, the steam spray gun 80 can be taken out, and the space required for opening the second housing 22 can be reduced, improving the utilization rate of space.

[0059] By providing an object - placing groove 221 having a communication port in the receiving portion 222, the steam delivery pipe 40 can pass through the communication port and be in communication with the steam spray gun 80 within the object - placing groove 221, ensuring that steam can be smoothly delivered to the steam spray gun 80, and facilitating the fixing of the path of the steam delivery pipe 40 to avoid the movement of the steam delivery pipe 40.

[0060] Optionally, the shape of the object - placing groove 221 is adapted to the shape of the steam spray gun 80.

[0061] In this way, when the steam spray gun 80 is placed in the placement groove 221, due to the matching of their shapes, the steam spray gun 80 can be stably fixed in the groove, and it is not easy to shake or fall off. And it enables the placement groove 221 to make full use of the space and tightly accommodate the steam spray gun 80. Furthermore, the structure of the entire sub-housing 20 is made compact, reducing unnecessary space waste. In addition, when the user places or removes the steam spray gun 80, they can more easily and accurately place it into or take it out of the placement groove 221, reducing accidental injuries caused by improper placement or removal.

[0062] Optionally, the rotation angle of the second housing 22 is greater than 30 degrees and less than 60 degrees.

[0063] In this way, when the rotation angle of the second housing 22 is less than 30 degrees, the accommodating portion 222 of the second housing 22 cannot completely disengage from the groove, which is not convenient for the user to take items from the placement groove 221. When the rotation angle of the second housing 22 is greater than 60 degrees, there is a risk that the items in the placement groove 221 of the second housing 22 will be thrown out of the placement groove 221.

[0064] It should be noted that the rotation angle of the second housing 22 refers to the angle rotated by the second housing 22 from the vertical plane in the closed state to the maximum open state.

[0065] Optionally, a rebounder 70 is provided on the end face of the first housing 21 facing the second housing 22, and the rebounder 70 can contact the second housing 22 to press the second housing 22 to open the second housing 22.

[0066] By adopting the embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a rebounder 70 on the end face of the first housing 21 facing the second housing 22, the user can press the second housing 22, and the second housing 22 can automatically rotate from the closed state to the open state under the action of the rebounder 70. In this way, even when the user has items in both hands, the second housing 22 can be opened, which is convenient for the user to open the second housing 22 to take the items in the placement cavity. In addition, there is no need to provide a handle on the end face of the second housing 22 facing away from the first housing 21, so as to improve the aesthetics of the steam cleaning module.

[0067] Optionally, a plurality of accommodating grooves are defined on the upper end face of the first housing 21. The plurality of accommodating grooves include a first accommodating groove 211 and a second accommodating groove 212. The sizes of the first accommodating groove 211 and the second accommodating groove 212 are different, and the first accommodating groove 211 and the second accommodating groove 212 are used to accommodate items of different sizes.

[0068] According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting a plurality of receiving slots on the upper end surface of the first shell 21, the plurality of receiving slots can accommodate a plurality of items, which is convenient for users to place items. By setting the first receiving slot 211 and the second receiving slot 212, and setting the first receiving slot 211 and the second receiving slot 212 to different sizes, the first receiving slot 211 and the second receiving slot 212 can hold items of different sizes, and users can more easily classify and organize items. This not only improves the storage efficiency, but also helps to quickly find the required items and improves the convenience of use. Secondly, the design of receiving slots of different sizes helps to use space more efficiently. For example, large items can be placed in larger receiving slots, and small items can be placed in smaller receiving slots, avoiding waste of space. In addition, by reasonably designing the size and shape of the receiving slots, it can be ensured that the items placed therein are more stable and not easy to slide or tip over.

[0069] Optionally, the steam cleaning module further includes: a water tank 60 , which is disposed in the accommodating chamber 101 and is in communication with the steam generator 30 for supplying water to the steam generator 30 .

[0070] By adopting the embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a water tank 60 and connecting the water tank 60 with the steam generator 30, the efficiency and stability of water supply can be ensured. By arranging the water tank 60 in the accommodating chamber 101, the entire steam cleaning module is more compact and occupies less space, which is conducive to realizing multi-functional integration in a limited space. Moreover, when the steam cleaning module cannot be connected to an external water source or it is inconvenient to connect to an external water source, the design of the built-in water tank 60 makes the steam cleaning module more independent and no longer limited by the location of the external water source, thereby improving the applicability of the steam cleaning module. The steam cleaning module can be used in a variety of environments, such as outdoors, in places without a fixed water source, or in places where it needs to be moved.

[0071] Optionally, the multiple accommodating grooves also include: a third accommodating groove 213, the third accommodating groove 213 is located on the side of the first shell 21 away from the second shell 22, and the third accommodating groove 213 is used to accommodate the water tank 60; wherein, the steam generator 30 is located on the rear side of the first shell 21 and corresponds to the third accommodating groove 213, so as to facilitate the removal of the water tank 60.

[0072] With the embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a third receiving groove 213 in the first housing 21, the water tank 60 can be placed in the third receiving groove 213, and the third receiving groove 213 is provided on the side of the first housing 21 facing away from the second housing 22, so that the third receiving groove 213 is close to the steam generator 30, reducing the use of water pipes or other connectors and making the overall structure more compact. In addition, by placing the water tank 60 in the third receiving groove 213, the water tank 60 can be taken out of the third receiving groove 213, and the user can easily access the water tank 60 without disassembling other components for operations such as water injection, replacement, cleaning, or maintenance, improving operation convenience. By arranging the steam generator 30 at the rear side of the first housing 21 and corresponding to the third receiving groove 213, the receiving space of the first housing 21 is effectively utilized, and when the first housing 21 is pulled out, the connecting water pipe between the steam generator 30 and the water tank 60 can move in the front-rear direction, avoiding the situation where the water pipe winds around other components or affects the movement of the first housing 21.

[0073] Optionally, a first groove 601 and a second groove 602 are formed by partial depression of the upper end surface of the water tank 60, and the first groove 601 and the second groove 602 are arranged opposite to each other to facilitate the user to grip the water tank 60.

[0074] With the embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing the first groove 601 and the second groove 602, the first groove 601 and the second groove 602 provide a clear gripping point for the user. The user can hold these two grooves with fingers or palms to easily and stably operate the water tank 60, such as disassembling, installing, or moving the water tank 60, improving operation convenience. And compared with the design of setting an outward convex handle, the design of the first groove 601 and the second groove 602 does not need to increase the vertical dimension of the water tank 60, enabling the water tank 60 to make full use of the space of the third receiving groove 213 and improving space utilization rate.

[0075] Optionally, the steam delivery pipe 40 is a flexible hose, and a steel wire braided layer is wound on the surface of the flexible hose.

[0076] With the embodiment of the present disclosure, by using a flexible hose for the steam delivery pipe 40, compared with a metal pipe, the flexible hose has a smaller bending radius, enabling the steam delivery pipe 40 to better adapt to various complex environments, such as narrow spaces or occasions that require frequent bending. By winding a steel wire braided layer on the surface of the flexible hose, the steel wire braided layer not only enhances the pressure-bearing capacity of the flexible hose but also improves the tensile and tear resistance of the steam delivery pipe 40 to a certain extent, thus increasing the safety during the delivery process and avoiding the situation where the steam delivery pipe 40 breaks or is damaged under the drive of the movement of the sub-housing 20.

[0077] Optionally, the steam spray gun 80 includes: a handle body 81, a fixing base 82, and a cleaning brush head 83. The fixing base 82 is detachably connected to the handle body 81. A temperature-sensitive color-changing coating is applied to the outer surface of the fixing base 82. When the temperature of the outer surface of the fixing base 82 is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature, the temperature-sensitive color-changing coating changes color. The cleaning brush head 83 is detachably connected to the fixing base 82.

[0078] By adopting the embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a temperature-sensitive color-changing coating on the surface of the fixing base 82, when the temperature reaches or exceeds the first preset temperature, the color will change, which can visually remind the user of the temperature of the steam spray gun 80, avoiding the situation that the user touches the steam spray gun 80 and gets scalded or the steam spray gun 80 overheats during long-term operation. The cleaning brush head 83 is detachably connected to the fixing base 82, which is convenient for the user to replace or adjust the brush head when needed, and can adapt to different cleaning scenarios and requirements. The user can select a suitable cleaning brush head 83 according to needs, making the handle more suitable for cleaning various surfaces and stains.

[0079] Specifically, the temperature-sensitive color-changing coating is made of reversible temperature-changing paint, and the first preset temperature is 45 degrees Celsius.

[0080] In this way, when the temperature of the surface of the fixing base 82 reaches or exceeds the first preset temperature, the temperature-sensitive color-changing coating changes from white to red, which can visually remind the user that the surface temperature of the fixing base 82 is relatively high, and not to hold or accidentally touch the fixing base 82 to avoid scalding the user.

[0081] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a dishwasher, which includes a steam cleaning module as described in any one of the above optional embodiments.

[0082] By adopting the dishwasher of the embodiment of the present disclosure, since it includes the steam cleaning module of any one of the above embodiments, therefore, it has the beneficial effects of the steam cleaning module of any one of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0083] The above description and the drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments only represent possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replaced by parts and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures already described and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A steam cleaning module, characterized in that: include: A main housing defines a receiving cavity having an opening; A steam generator is arranged in the accommodating chamber; A steam delivery pipe is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and a first end thereof is connected to the steam generator; a steam spray gun connected to the second end of the steam delivery pipe; A hose reel is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the steam delivery pipe is wound around the hose reel, and the hose reel is used to retract or extend the steam delivery pipe; The sub-shell is drawable and arranged in the accommodating cavity, so that the sub-shell can be drawn out from the opening or pushed back into the accommodating cavity. The sub-shell defines a storage groove with a communicating port, and the storage groove is used for placing the steam spray gun.

2. The steam cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sub-housing includes: The first shell is slidably connected to the main shell and can slide out of the main shell from the opening, and the wall surface of the first shell facing the opening defines a groove; The second shell is arranged on a side of the first shell away from the main shell, and the second shell protrudes toward the wall of the first shell to form a accommodating portion, the accommodating portion is provided with a storage groove with a connecting port, the accommodating portion is adapted to the groove, and the second shell is rotatably connected to the first shell so that the accommodating portion can be detached from the first shell.

3. The steam cleaning module according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rebounder is provided on the end surface of the first shell facing the second shell, and the rebounder can contact the second shell so as to press the second shell to open the second shell.

4. The steam cleaning module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the first shell defines a plurality of receiving slots, including a first receiving slot and a second receiving slot. The first receiving slot and the second receiving slot have different sizes, and are used to receive items of different sizes.

5. The steam cleaning module according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: The water tank is arranged in the accommodating cavity and is communicated with the steam generator for supplying water to the steam generator.

6. The steam cleaning module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plurality of receiving slots also includes: A third accommodating groove, the third accommodating groove is located on a side of the first shell away from the second shell, and the third accommodating groove is used to accommodate a water tank; The steam generator is arranged corresponding to the third containing groove of the first shell to facilitate the removal of the water tank.

7. The steam cleaning module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the water tank is partially recessed to form a first groove and a second groove, and the first groove and the second groove are arranged opposite to each other to facilitate clamping the water tank.

8. The steam cleaning module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam delivery pipe is a hose, and a steel wire braiding layer is wound around the surface of the hose.

9. The steam cleaning module according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: Steam spray gun includes: handle body; A fixing seat, the fixing seat is detachably connected to the handle body, the outer surface of the fixing seat is coated with a thermochromic coating, and when the outer surface temperature of the fixing seat is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature, the thermochromic coating changes color; The cleaning brush head is detachably connected to the fixing seat.

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that: Comprising a steam cleaning module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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