Sterilization device and dish washing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sterilization device and a dish-washing machine. The sterilizing device comprises a sterilizing air pipe, a sterilizing air duct is arranged in the sterilizing air pipe, an air outlet of the sterilizing air duct is communicated with a washing cavity of the dish-washing machine, and an air inlet of the sterilizing air duct is communicated with the outside of the dish-washing machine; the light plasma generator is installed on the sterilization air pipe and communicated with the sterilization air channel, the light plasma generator can generate light plasma clusters, and the light plasma clusters can enter the washing cavity through the sterilization air channel. According to the sterilization device provided by the utility model, the light plasma generator is arranged outside the washing cavity in a mode of arranging the sterilization air duct, so that the problems that the light plasma generator is arranged in the washing cavity in the prior art, so that the light plasma generator collides with a bowl basket or tableware, the light plasma generator is damaged, and the service life of the dish basket or the tableware is influenced are solved. Or washing water permeates into the light plasma generator, so that the light plasma generator is damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a sterilization device and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] With the development and progress of society, people's pursuit of a higher quality of life often promotes the development of some industries and the progress of technology. As a kitchen appliance, the dishwasher eliminates the trouble of users washing dishes and has been favored by more and more families in recent years.

[0003] After the dishwasher finishes washing, large food residues remaining in the filtration system are prone to deterioration and corruption, thus generating odors and breeding bacteria, posing a risk of contaminating tableware and resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] Dishwashers on the market usually solve the above-mentioned odor or disinfection problems by installing a photo-plasma component. The installed photo-plasma component is directly mounted on the inner wall of the washing cavity of the dishwasher. Tableware and the dish basket are likely to touch the photo-plasma component, risking breaking the outer glass shell, and the photo-plasma component is prone to water ingress, leading to damage to parts. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the problems existing in the related art to some extent. For this purpose, the utility model provides a sterilization device. By setting a sterilization air duct, the photo-plasma generator is arranged outside the washing cavity, avoiding the problems in the prior art that when the photo-plasma generator is arranged in the washing cavity, it may collide with the dish basket or tableware, causing damage to the photo-plasma generator, or the washing water may seep into the photo-plasma generator, resulting in damage to the photo-plasma generator.

[0006] The above object is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A sterilization device, comprising:

[0008] A sterilization air duct provided with a sterilization air passage, the air outlet of the sterilization air passage communicating with the washing cavity of the dishwasher, and the air inlet of the sterilization air passage communicating with the outside of the dishwasher;

[0009] A photo-plasma generator installed on the sterilization air duct and communicating with the sterilization air passage, the photo-plasma generator being capable of generating photo-plasma clusters, and the photo-plasma clusters being capable of entering the washing cavity through the sterilization air passage.

[0010] Optionally, a blower is installed in the sterilization air passage for blowing the photo-plasma clusters into the washing cavity.

[0011] Optionally, the air inlet of the sterilization air duct is communicated with the air outlet of the ventilation pipe of the dishwasher.

[0012] Optionally, a first connector is provided at the air inlet of the sterilization air duct, a second connector is provided at the air outlet of the ventilation pipe, and the second connector is inserted into the first connector.

[0013] Optionally, a stop step is provided on the first connector, and the diameter of one end of the second connector inserted into the first connector gradually decreases along the insertion direction and abuts against the stop step.

[0014] Optionally, a first installation groove communicating the sterilization air duct with the outside of the sterilization air pipe is formed on the sterilization air pipe, and the photo-plasma generator is installed in the first installation groove.

[0015] Optionally, the photo-plasma generator includes a photo-plasma generating tube and a cover plate. The cover plate covers the first installation groove and is detachably connected to the sterilization air pipe. The photo-plasma generating tube is installed inside the cover plate and is located in the sterilization air duct.

[0016] Optionally, the cover plate includes a cover plate body. First installation protrusions and second installation protrusions are provided on the inner side of the cover plate body. A wire hole is formed on the cover plate body. The first installation protrusion and the second installation protrusion are arranged at intervals. An installation step is formed on the first installation protrusion, and an installation card slot communicating with the wire hole is formed on the second installation protrusion. An installation portion is provided at one end of the photo-plasma generating tube, and a power connection portion is provided at the other end of the photo-plasma generating tube. The installation portion is encapsulated on the installation step by glue, and the power connection portion is encapsulated in the installation card slot by glue.

[0017] Optionally, a valve is further included. The valve is installed in the sterilization air duct and is used to control the on-off of the sterilization air duct.

[0018] On the other hand, the present utility model provides a dishwasher, which includes a washing cavity and the above-mentioned sterilization device.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The sterilization device provided by the utility model includes a sterilization air duct and a photo-plasma generator. A sterilization air passage is arranged in the sterilization air duct. The air outlet of the sterilization air passage communicates with the washing cavity of the dishwasher, and the air inlet of the sterilization air passage communicates with the outside of the dishwasher. The photo-plasma generator is installed on the sterilization air duct and communicates with the sterilization air passage. The photo-plasma generator can generate photo-plasma clusters, and the photo-plasma clusters can enter the washing cavity through the sterilization air passage, thereby achieving the sterilization effect on the tableware in the washing cavity. By arranging the sterilization air passage, the photo-plasma generator is arranged outside the washing cavity, avoiding the problems in the prior art that when the photo-plasma generator is arranged in the washing cavity, it may collide with the bowl basket or tableware, resulting in damage to the photo-plasma generator, or the washing water may seep into the photo-plasma generator, causing damage to the photo-plasma generator. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of the connection between the sterilization device and the ventilation pipe provided by a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 exploded view of;

[0023] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the sterilization device provided by a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of the photo-plasma generator of the sterilization device provided by a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 is Figure 4 exploded view of.

[0026] In the figure:

[0027] 1. Photo-plasma generator; 11. Photo-plasma generating tube; 111. Installation part; 112. Power connection part; 12. Cover plate; 121. Cover plate body; 122. First installation protrusion; 1221. Installation step; 123. Second installation protrusion; 1230. Installation slot; 124. Wire hole; 1241. Block; 1242. Buckle;

[0028] 2. Sterilization air duct; 211. First air duct cover plate; 212. Second air duct cover plate; 2120. First installation groove; 2121. Installation step; 22. First joint; 221. Stop step; 231. Valve seat; 232. Valve plate; 101. Valve hole; 20. Second installation groove;

[0029] 3. Ventilation pipe; 31. Second joint;

[0030] 4. Controller;

[0031] 100. Sterilization air duct. Specific embodiments

[0032] The following embodiments illustrate the present invention, but the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Modifying the specific embodiments of the present invention or equivalently replacing some technical features without departing from the spirit of the present invention shall be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by the present invention.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , the present invention provides a sterilization device, including a sterilization air duct 2 and a photo-plasma generator 1. A sterilization air duct 100 is provided inside the sterilization air duct 2. The air outlet of the sterilization air duct 100 communicates with the washing cavity of the dishwasher, and the air inlet of the sterilization air duct 100 communicates with the outside of the dishwasher. The photo-plasma generator 1 is installed on the sterilization air duct 2 and communicates with the sterilization air duct 100. The photo-plasma generator 1 can generate photo-plasma clusters, and the photo-plasma clusters can enter the washing cavity through the sterilization air duct 100, thereby achieving the sterilization effect on the tableware in the washing cavity. By arranging the sterilization air duct 100, the photo-plasma generator 1 is arranged outside the washing cavity, avoiding the problems in the prior art that when the photo-plasma generator 1 is arranged inside the washing cavity, the photo-plasma generator 1 collides with the bowl basket or tableware, resulting in damage to the photo-plasma generator 1, or the washing water seeps into the photo-plasma generator 1, causing damage to the photo-plasma generator 1.

[0034] Optionally, a blower is installed inside the sterilization air duct 100 for blowing the photo-plasma clusters into the washing cavity, so that the photo-plasma clusters can enter the washing cavity under the negative pressure generated by the blower and be relatively evenly dispersed at various positions during washing, and then relatively evenly disinfect the tableware in the washing cavity.

[0035] Optionally, the air inlet of the sterilization air duct 100 communicates with the air outlet of the ventilation pipe 3 of the dishwasher, so as to use the air in the existing ventilation pipe 3 of the dishwasher to transport the photo-plasma clusters into the washing cavity, thereby reducing the setting of the blower, and having the advantages of simple structure and low cost.

[0036] Optionally, a first joint 22 is provided at the air inlet of the sterilization air duct 100, and a second joint 31 is provided at the air outlet of the ventilation pipe 3. The second joint 31 is inserted into the first joint 22 to realize the connection between the sterilization air duct 100 and the ventilation pipe 3. On the other hand, the sterilization air duct 100 is arranged at the air outlet of the ventilation pipe 3 so that the photo-plasma clusters can enter the washing cavity through a shorter distance, thereby reducing the loss of the photo-plasma clusters and improving the sterilization effect.

[0037] Optionally, a stop step 221 is provided on the first joint 22. The diameter of one end of the second joint 31 inserted into the first joint 22 gradually decreases along the insertion direction and abuts against the stop step 221, so as to facilitate the insertion of the second joint 31 into the first joint 22. At the same time, the plug-in positioning of the second joint 31 in the first joint 22 can be realized through the stop step 221, achieving rapid installation.

[0038] Optionally, a first installation groove 2120 communicating the sterilization air duct 100 with the outside of the sterilization air duct 2 is formed on the sterilization air duct 2, and the photo-plasma generator 1 is installed in the first installation groove 2120, thereby realizing the installation of the photo-plasma generator 1 on the sterilization air duct 2.

[0039] Optionally, the photo-plasma generator 1 includes a photo-plasma generating tube 11 and a cover plate 12. The cover plate 12 covers the first installation groove 2120 and is detachably connected to the sterilization air duct 2. The photo-plasma generating tube 11 is installed inside the cover plate 12 and is located in the sterilization air duct 100, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the photo-plasma generator 1 and the first installation groove 2120, and at the same time ensuring that the photo-plasma generating tube 11 can be located in the sterilization air duct 100, so that the photo-plasma clusters can directly enter the sterilization air duct 100.

[0040] Optionally, a controller 4 is further included. The sterilization air duct 2 is bent to form a second installation groove 20, and the controller 4 is installed on the second installation groove 20 and is electrically connected to the photo-plasma generator 1.

[0041] Furthermore, the controller 4 is communicatively connected to the control unit of the dishwasher.

[0042] Optionally, the cover plate 12 includes a cover plate body 121. A first installation protrusion 122 and a second installation protrusion 123 are arranged inside the cover plate body 121. A wire hole 124 is formed on the cover plate body 121. The first installation protrusion 122 and the second installation protrusion 123 are arranged at intervals. An installation step 2121 is formed on the first installation protrusion 122, and an installation card slot 1230 communicating with the wire hole 124 is formed on the second installation protrusion 123. An installation part 111 is arranged at one end of the photo-plasma generating tube 11, and a power connection part 112 is arranged at the other end of the photo-plasma generating tube 11. The power connection part 112 is electrically connected to the controller 4 through a wire passing through the wire hole 124. The installation part 111 is encapsulated on the installation step 2121 by glue, and the power connection part 112 is encapsulated in the installation card slot 1230 by glue. Thus, on the one hand, the stable installation of the photo-plasma generating tube 11 on the cover plate 12 is realized, and on the other hand, a good sealing effect is also achieved, avoiding the photo-plasma clusters from flowing out of the sterilization air duct 100 along the wire hole 124.

[0043] Optionally, mounting steps 2121, card holes and card slots are provided on the wall of the first mounting groove 2120. One end of the cover plate body 121 is provided with a clamping block 1241 corresponding to the card hole, and the other end of the cover plate body 121 is provided with a buckle 1242 corresponding to the card slot. When the cover plate body 121 is mounted on the first mounting groove 2120, the peripheral side of the cover plate body 121 fits against the mounting step 2121, the clamping block 1241 is inserted into the card hole, and the buckle 1242 is clamped with the card slot, thereby realizing the detachable mounting of the cover plate body 121 on the first mounting groove 2120.

[0044] Optionally, a valve is further included. The valve is installed in the sterilization air duct 100 and is used to control the on-off of the sterilization air duct 100. When ventilation or sterilization is required in the washing cavity, the sterilization air duct 100 is opened. When ventilation or sterilization is not required in the washing cavity, the sterilization air duct 100 is closed.

[0045] Optionally, the valve is a solenoid valve for easy control.

[0046] Optionally, the valve includes a valve seat 231, a valve hole 101 opened on the valve seat 231, and a valve plate 232 provided on the valve seat 231. The valve plate 232 is hinged to the valve seat 231 and is used to close and open the valve hole 101. When the valve plate 232 closes the valve hole 101, the sterilization air duct 100 is closed. When the valve plate 232 opens the valve hole 101, the sterilization air duct 100 is opened.

[0047] Optionally, the sterilization air duct 100 includes a first air duct cover plate 211 and a second air duct cover plate 212. The first air duct cover plate 211 and the second air duct cover plate 212 are covered to form the sterilization air duct 100. The first mounting groove 2120 is opened on the second air duct cover plate 212, and the first joint 22 is provided on the first air duct cover plate 211.

[0048] Optionally, a wind guide net is further included. The wind guide net is arranged at the air outlet of the sterilization air duct 100 and is used to guide the air flow so that the air flow can be evenly distributed at various positions in the washing cavity.

[0049] On the other hand, the present utility model provides a dishwasher, which includes a washing cavity and a sterilization device thereon.

[0050] The above are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the creative concept of the present utility model, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sterilization device, characterized in that, Comprising: A sterilization air duct (2) is provided with a sterilization air passage (100) inside. The air outlet of the sterilization air passage (100) is communicated with the washing cavity of the dishwasher, and the air inlet of the sterilization air passage (100) is communicated with the outside of the dishwasher. A photo-plasma generator (1) is installed on the sterilization air duct (2) and communicated with the sterilization air passage (100). The photo-plasma generator (1) can generate photo-plasma clusters, and the photo-plasma clusters can enter the washing cavity through the sterilization air passage (100).

2. The sterilization device according to claim 1, wherein It further includes a blower, which is installed in the sterilization air passage (100) for blowing the photo-plasma clusters into the washing cavity.

3. The sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air inlet of the sterilization air passage (100) is communicated with the air outlet of the ventilation pipe (3) of the dishwasher.

4. The sterilization device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first joint (22) is provided at the air inlet of the sterilization air passage (100), and a second joint (31) is provided at the air outlet of the ventilation pipe (3). The second joint (31) is inserted into the first joint (22).

5. The sterilization device according to claim 4, wherein, The first joint (22) is provided with a stop step (221). The diameter of one end of the second joint (31) inserted into the first joint (22) gradually decreases along the insertion direction and abuts against the stop step (221).

6. The sterilization device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, A first installation groove (2120) communicating the sterilization air passage (100) with the outside of the sterilization air duct (2) is formed on the sterilization air duct (2), and the photo-plasma generator (1) is installed in the first installation groove (2120).

7. The sterilization device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The photo-plasma generator (1) includes a photo-plasma generating tube (11) and a cover plate (12). The cover plate (12) covers the first installation groove (2120) and is detachably connected to the sterilization air duct (2). The photo-plasma generating tube (11) is installed inside the cover plate (12) and located in the sterilization air passage (100).

8. The sterilization device according to claim 7, wherein, The cover plate (12) includes a cover plate body (121). A first installation protrusion (122) and a second installation protrusion (123) are provided inside the cover plate body (121). A wire hole (124) is formed on the cover plate body (121). The first installation protrusion (122) and the second installation protrusion (123) are arranged at intervals. An installation step (1221) is formed on the first installation protrusion (122). An installation card slot (1230) communicating with the wire hole (124) is formed on the second installation protrusion (123). One end of the photo-plasma generating tube (11) is provided with an installation part (111), and the other end of the photo-plasma generating tube (11) is provided with an electricity connection part (112). The installation part (111) is encapsulated on the installation step (1221) by glue, and the electricity connection part (112) is encapsulated in the installation card slot (1230) by glue.

9. The sterilization device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It further includes a valve, which is installed in the sterilization air passage (100) for controlling the on-off of the sterilization air passage (100).

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that, Comprising a washing cavity and the sterilization device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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