Straw cleaning device and dish washing machine

Abstract

The dish washing machine comprises a machine body and a storage rack, the machine body is provided with a cleaning cavity and a liquid inlet pipe, the storage rack is arranged in the cleaning cavity, the suction pipe cleaning device is arranged on the storage rack, and the suction pipe cleaning device comprises a clamping structure and a liquid spraying structure; the liquid spraying structure is connected with the clamping structure, the liquid spraying structure is provided with a liquid inlet, a liquid storage cavity and a liquid outlet, the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet are both communicated with the liquid storage cavity, and at least one of the clamping structure and the liquid spraying structure is used for being connected with the storage rack. Meanwhile, the straw cleaning device can be used for cleaning the straw, the straw cleaning efficiency can be improved, a user does not need to independently clean the straw, the labor intensity of the user can be reduced, and the life quality of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a straw cleaning device and a dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, straws have gradually become part of household tableware, and their frequency and quantity of use are relatively high. However, dishwashers in related technologies lack the function to clean thin and long straw tableware specifically, which requires users to manually clean straws, causing inconvenience to users. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a straw cleaning device and a dishwasher, which are designed to allow users to clean straws simultaneously while using the dishwasher to clean dishes. This improves the efficiency of straw cleaning and eliminates the need for users to clean straws separately, thereby reducing the user's workload and improving their quality of life.

[0004] This application provides a straw cleaning device suitable for dishwashers. The dishwasher includes a body and a shelf. The body has a cleaning chamber and a liquid inlet pipe. The shelf is disposed within the cleaning chamber, and the straw cleaning device is disposed on the shelf. The straw cleaning device includes a clamping structure, a spraying structure, and a connecting structure. The clamping structure is used to clamp the straw. The spraying structure is connected to the clamping structure and has a liquid inlet, a liquid storage chamber, and a liquid outlet. The liquid inlet and the liquid outlet are both connected to the liquid storage chamber. The liquid inlet is used to connect to the liquid inlet pipe to provide cleaning liquid to the liquid storage chamber. The cleaning liquid is sprayed sequentially through the liquid storage chamber and the liquid outlet to clean the straw. The connecting structure is disposed on the spraying structure and / or the clamping structure and is used to connect to the shelf.

[0005] Based on the above embodiments, when a user washes dishes in a dishwasher, they can simultaneously use the straw cleaning device to clean the straws, improving straw cleaning efficiency and eliminating the need for separate straw cleaning, thus reducing user workload and improving quality of life. The cleaning fluid enters the storage chamber through the inlet pipe and inlet port, and is sprayed out through the outlet port, cleaning the inner and outer walls of each straw. Furthermore, because the cleaning fluid first enters the storage chamber through the inlet port and then through the storage chamber to the outlet port, the pressure of the cleaning fluid sprayed from each nozzle is uniform and stable, thereby improving the cleaning effect of each nozzle on each straw.

[0006] In some embodiments, the spray structure includes a first body and a nozzle. The first body is connected to the clamping structure. The inlet, the storage chamber, and the outlet are all disposed on the first body. The nozzle is connected to the side of the first body facing the clamping structure. The nozzle has a flow channel and a spray nozzle. The flow channel connects the spray nozzle and the outlet. The cross-sectional area of ​​the flow channel gradually decreases along the liquid flow direction from the outlet to the spray nozzle.

[0007] Based on the above embodiments, since the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow channel gradually decreases, the spray pressure of the spray nozzle can be increased to improve the cleaning power of the cleaning liquid on the inner and outer walls of the straw. This ensures that the dirt on the inner and outer walls of the straw is flushed down, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the straw cleaning device and providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0008] In some embodiments, the spray structure further includes a guide member connected at least to the nozzle and extending at least from the spray port toward the clamping joint. The guide member has a guide surface on the side near the spray port for abutting against the end of the straw to guide the end of the straw toward the spray port.

[0009] Based on the above embodiments, by using a guide surface to abut against the end of the straw, the end of the straw is guided to move towards the spray nozzle, thereby facilitating the alignment of the straw end with the spray nozzle. Consequently, when the cleaning liquid is sprayed out through the nozzle, the cleaning liquid can simultaneously rinse the inner and outer walls of the straw, improving the cleaning efficiency. Furthermore, the guide component can restrict the movement of the straw, reducing the probability of the straw detaching from the spray nozzle, further enhancing the cleaning effect of the cleaning liquid on the straw.

[0010] In some embodiments, the guide surface encloses a guide space, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide space gradually increases along the liquid outlet direction of the spray nozzle.

[0011] Based on the above embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide space gradually increases along the liquid outlet direction of the spray nozzle, so that the guide space can be funnel-shaped, thereby adapting to straws of different diameters, increasing the types of straws that the straw cleaning device can clean, and thus increasing the applicability of the straw cleaning device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the guide surface encloses a guide space, the guide member has a liquid guide port that communicates with the guide space, and the cleaning fluid of the guide space can flow out through the liquid guide port.

[0013] Based on the above embodiments, the cleaning fluid in the guide space can flow out through the liquid outlet, thereby allowing the cleaning fluid to carry the dirt out of the guide space, preventing dirt from accumulating in the guide space, reducing the probability of dirt adhering to the inner and outer walls of the straw again, and thus improving the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the straw in the straw cleaning device.

[0014] In some embodiments, the guide includes a plurality of guide bodies arranged around the periphery of the spray nozzle, the plurality of guide bodies and the nozzle forming a guide space, and adjacent guide bodies are spaced apart to form the guide port, the guide port communicating with the guide space, and the cleaning fluid in the guide space can flow out through the guide port.

[0015] Based on the above embodiments, the cleaning fluid in the guide space can flow out through the liquid outlet, which can also prevent dirt from accumulating in the guide space, reduce the probability of dirt adhering to the inner and outer walls of the straw again, and improve the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the straw in the straw cleaning device.

[0016] In some embodiments, each of the guide bodies extends along the outer wall of the nozzle toward the first body, and a liquid guiding channel is formed between two adjacent guide bodies and the outer wall of the nozzle. The liquid guiding channel is connected to the guide space through the liquid guiding port.

[0017] Based on the above embodiments, the liquid guiding channel is connected to the guiding space through the liquid guiding port. The liquid guiding channel can guide the cleaning liquid out of the guiding space, which can further reduce the probability of dirt accumulating in the guiding space, reduce the probability of dirt re-adhering to the inner and outer walls of the straw, and improve the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the straw in the straw cleaning device.

[0018] In some embodiments, the nozzle has a main nozzle and a plurality of auxiliary nozzles, the plurality of auxiliary nozzles surrounding the main nozzle, adjacent auxiliary nozzles being spaced apart, and the plurality of auxiliary nozzles communicating with the main nozzle to form the liquid spray port.

[0019] Based on the above embodiments, the auxiliary nozzle can disperse the water flow from the main nozzle so that the cleaning liquid can be rinsed onto the inner and outer walls of the straw, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the inner and outer walls of the straw in the straw cleaning device.

[0020] In some embodiments, the clamping structure includes a second body and a clamping member. The second body is connected to the spraying structure and is disposed on one side of the liquid outlet of the spraying structure. The clamping member is disposed on the second body and is used to clamp the straw.

[0021] Based on the above embodiments, the clamping component can clamp the straw, thereby reducing the probability of the straw detaching from the spray structure during the straw cleaning process, and thus improving the cleaning effect of the straw.

[0022] This application also provides a dishwasher, including a body, an inlet pipe, a shelf, and a straw cleaning device. The body has a cleaning chamber; the inlet pipe is connected to the body and extends into the cleaning chamber; the shelf is disposed in the cleaning chamber for placing tableware; and the straw cleaning device is connected to the shelf.

[0023] Based on the straw cleaning device of this application, users can simultaneously clean straws while using a dishwasher to clean dishes, improving straw cleaning efficiency and eliminating the need for separate straw cleaning, thus reducing user workload and improving quality of life. Cleaning fluid enters the storage chamber through the inlet pipe and inlet port, and is sprayed out through the outlet port, cleaning the inner and outer walls of each straw. Furthermore, because the cleaning fluid first enters the storage chamber through the inlet port and then through the storage chamber to the outlet port, the pressure of the cleaning fluid sprayed from each nozzle is uniform and stable, thereby improving the cleaning effect of each nozzle on each straw. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a dishwasher in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the straw cleaning device in one embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 For along Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of line AA in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the spray structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0030] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the straw cleaning device in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the clamping structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the clamping structure in another embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the straw cleaning device in another embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the straw cleaning device in another embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the straw cleaning device in another embodiment of this application.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Dishwasher; 11. Body; 11A. Cleaning chamber; 12. Shelf; 13. Liquid inlet pipe; 2. Suction pipe cleaning device; 3. Spraying structure; 31. First main body; 31A. Liquid inlet; 31B. Liquid outlet; 31C. Liquid storage chamber; 31D. Third inclined surface; 32. Connecting part; 32A. Third hollow; 33. Nozzle; 33A. Spray nozzle; 33A1. Main nozzle; 33A2. Auxiliary nozzle; 33B. Flow channel; 34. Guide component; 34A. Guide surface; 34B. Guide space; 34C. Liquid guide port; 34D. Liquid guide channel; 341. Guide body; 4. Clamping structure; 41. Second main body; 411. First structural component; 41 1A, Insertion port; 4111, First structural part; 4111A, First inclined surface; 4112, First guide part; 4112A, First guide channel; 4112B, First cutout; 412, Second structural component; 4121, Second structural part; 4121A, Second cutout; 4122, Second guide part; 4122A, Second guide channel; 4122B, Second inclined surface; 42, Clamping component; 421, Main body part; 421A, Insertion hole; 422, Flexible clamping part; 5, Connecting structure; 51, Limiting component; 51A, Limiting groove; 52, Elastic snap-fit ​​component; 52A, First connecting space; 53, Extension component; 53A, Second connecting space; 53B, Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 This application provides a dishwasher 1, which includes a body 11 and a shelf 12.

[0039] The main body 11 has a cleaning chamber 11A, and a shelf 12 is disposed within the cleaning chamber 11A. The main body 11 has multiple cleaning nozzles (not shown in the figure) on the inner wall of the cleaning chamber 11A. The cleaning nozzles are connected to a water pump (not shown in the figure) via pipes. The water pump sprays cleaning fluid into the cleaning chamber 11A through the pipes and cleaning nozzles to clean the tableware placed in the shelf 12. It is understood that the cleaning fluid can be at least one of cleaning liquid and clean water. In this embodiment, the specific form of the cleaning fluid is not limited.

[0040] The shelf 12 is used to place tableware. In order to facilitate the cleaning nozzle to spray cleaning liquid onto the tableware, the shelf 12 can be set as a mesh structure with multiple connecting ribs. When the cleaning nozzle sprays cleaning liquid, the cleaning liquid can pass through the gap between two adjacent connecting ribs and adhere to the surface of the tableware, thereby achieving the cleaning of the tableware and improving the cleaning effect of the tableware.

[0041] As people's living standards improve, straws have gradually become part of household tableware, and their frequency and quantity of use are relatively high. However, dishwashers in related technologies lack the function to clean thin and long straw tableware specifically, which requires users to manually clean straws, causing inconvenience to users.

[0042] Based on the above technical issues, please refer to Figure 1 In one embodiment, the dishwasher 1 further includes a straw cleaning device 2 and a liquid inlet pipe 13. The straw cleaning device 2 is used to connect to the straw and is connected to the shelf 12. The liquid inlet pipe 13 can be connected to a water pump and to the straw cleaning device 2 to pump cleaning liquid to the straw cleaning device 2. When the user uses the dishwasher 1 to clean the dishes, the user can use the straw cleaning device 2 to clean the straw at the same time, which can improve the efficiency of straw cleaning and eliminate the need for the user to clean the straw separately, thereby reducing the user's labor intensity and improving the user's quality of life.

[0043] For details, please refer to Figure 1-3 In one embodiment, the straw cleaning device 2 may include a liquid spraying structure 3.

[0044] The spray structure 3 is connected to the shelf 12 to improve the tightness of the connection between the straw cleaning device 2 and the shelf 12. The spray structure 3 has an inlet 31A and an outlet 31B. The inlet 31A and the outlet 31B are connected. The inlet 31A is connected to the inlet pipe 13. The cleaning liquid can be pumped out by the water pump through the inlet pipe 13, the inlet 31A and the outlet 31B, thereby cleaning the straw.

[0045] In this embodiment of the application, the water pump can pump cleaning fluid to the straw through the inlet pipe 13, the inlet port 31A and the outlet port 31B. The cleaning fluid can clean the inner and outer walls of the straw, thereby reducing the probability of dirt remaining on the inner and outer walls of the straw, reducing the probability of bacteria growing on the inner and outer walls of the straw, and thus providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0046] Understandably, when rinsing the straw with cleaning fluid, in order to prevent the straw from shifting, the shelf 12 can be equipped with a fixing structure for fixing the straw. The fixing structure is used to fix the straw to ensure that the end of the straw can be aligned with the liquid outlet 31B. This allows the cleaning fluid sprayed from the liquid outlet 31B to first clean the inner and outer walls of the straw from bottom to top. Then, under the action of gravity, the cleaning fluid moves from top to bottom along the inner and outer walls of the straw to carry away dirt until the dirt is removed from the inner and outer walls of the straw, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the straw and the cleaning effect on the inner and outer walls of the straw.

[0047] Understandably, to improve the connection stability between the inlet pipe 13 and the inlet port 31A, the inlet pipe 13 can be connected to the shelf 12 to reduce the probability of the inlet pipe 13 detaching from the inlet port 31A. This ensures that the water pump can pump the cleaning solution to the suction cleaning device 2, allowing the suction pipe to be cleaned using the cleaning solution. For example, the shelf 12 can be equipped with buckles or cable ties, allowing the inlet pipe 13 to be snapped onto the shelf 12 using buckles or fixedly connected to the shelf 12 using cable ties. In this embodiment, the connection method between the inlet pipe 13 and the shelf 12 is not limited.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2-4 In one embodiment, the spray structure 3 includes a first body 31 and a nozzle 33. The first body 31 is connected to the shelf 12. The first body 31 has an inlet 31A and an outlet 31B. The inlet 31A is used to connect to the inlet pipe 13. The nozzle 33 is connected to the first body 31. The nozzle 33 has a flow channel 33B and a spray port 33A. The flow channel 33B connects the spray port 33A and the outlet 31B. The cleaning liquid is sprayed out sequentially through the inlet 31A, the outlet 31B, the flow channel 33B and the spray port 33A, thereby cleaning the straw.

[0049] It is understood that the first body 31 may have multiple liquid outlets 31B, with adjacent liquid outlets 31B spaced apart, and the spray structure 3 may have multiple nozzles 33, with each nozzle 33 corresponding to a liquid outlet 31B, so that the straw cleaning device 2 can clean multiple straws at the same time, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the straws.

[0050] Understandably, the inlet 31A can be connected to multiple outlets 31B via a pipeline so that each nozzle 33 can spray cleaning fluid, thereby cleaning multiple pipettes simultaneously and improving the cleaning efficiency of the pipettes.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 3 In one embodiment, the first body 31 may have a liquid storage chamber 31C, with an inlet 31A and each outlet 31B connected to the liquid storage chamber 31C. Cleaning fluid can enter the liquid storage chamber 31C through the inlet 31A and be sprayed out sequentially through the outlet 31B, the flow channel 33B, and the spray nozzle 33A, thus cleaning the inner and outer walls of each suction tube. Furthermore, since the cleaning fluid first enters the liquid storage chamber 31C through the inlet 31A and then enters the outlet 31B through the liquid storage chamber 31C, the pressure of the cleaning fluid sprayed from each spray nozzle 33A is uniform and stable, thereby improving the cleaning effect of each nozzle 33 on each suction tube.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, along the liquid flow direction from the outlet 31B to the spray nozzle 33A, the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow channel 33B gradually decreases, thereby increasing the spray pressure of the spray nozzle 33A to improve the cleaning power of the cleaning liquid on the inner and outer walls of the straw. This ensures that dirt on the inner and outer walls of the straw is flushed down, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the straw cleaning device 2 and providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 Furthermore, the nozzle 33 has a main nozzle 33A1 and multiple auxiliary nozzles 33A2. The multiple auxiliary nozzles 33A2 are arranged around the main nozzle 33A1, and two adjacent auxiliary nozzles 33A2 are spaced apart. The multiple auxiliary nozzles 33A2 are connected to the main nozzle 33A1 to form a liquid spraying port 33A. The auxiliary nozzles 33A2 can disperse the water flow of the main nozzle 33A1 so that the cleaning liquid can be rinsed onto the inner and outer walls of the suction tube, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the suction tube of the suction tube cleaning device 2.

[0054] It is understood that the main nozzle 33A1 can be circular, and the auxiliary nozzle 33A2 can be at least one of circular, rectangular, and polygonal shapes. In this embodiment, the specific shape of the auxiliary nozzle 33A2 is not limited. It is also understood that the number of auxiliary nozzles 33A2 can be 3, 4, 5, 6, etc., and in this embodiment, the number of auxiliary nozzles 33A2 is not specifically limited.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5In one embodiment, the spray structure 3 further includes a guide 34, which is at least connected to the nozzle 33 and extends at least from the spray port 33A toward the nozzle 33. The guide 34 has a guide surface 34A on the side near the spray port 33A, which abuts against the end of the straw to guide the end of the straw toward the spray port 33A. This facilitates alignment of the straw end with the spray port 33A, allowing the cleaning fluid to simultaneously rinse the inner and outer walls of the straw when sprayed through the spray port 33A, thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the straw. Furthermore, the guide 34 can restrict the movement of the straw, reducing the probability of the straw detaching from the spray port 33A, further enhancing the cleaning effect of the cleaning fluid on the straw.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the guide surface 34A surrounds a guide space 34B, and the end of the straw is located within the guide space 34B. This can reduce the displacement of the straw end and ensure that the straw end can be aligned with the spray nozzle 33A, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the cleaning fluid on the straw.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 3-5 Furthermore, along the liquid outlet direction of the spray nozzle 33A, the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide space 34B gradually increases so that the guide space 34B can be funnel-shaped, thereby adapting to straws of different diameters, increasing the types of straws that the straw cleaning device 2 can clean, and thus increasing the applicability of the straw cleaning device 2.

[0058] It is understood that the guide surface 34A can be at least one of inclined surface and curved surface. In the embodiments of this application, the specific form of the guide surface 34A is not limited.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 3-5 It is understandable that the guide member 34 may have a liquid guide port 34C, which is connected to the guide space 34B. The cleaning fluid in the guide space 34B can flow out through the liquid guide port 34C, thereby allowing the cleaning fluid to carry the dirt out of the guide space 34B, preventing dirt from accumulating in the guide space 34B, reducing the probability of dirt adhering to the inner and outer walls of the straw again, and thus improving the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the straw in the straw cleaning device 2.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 3-5In one embodiment, the guide member 34 includes a plurality of guide bodies 341, which are arranged around the periphery of the spray nozzle 33A. The plurality of guide bodies 341 and the nozzle 33 surround to form a guide space 34B. Adjacent guide bodies 341 are spaced apart to form a guide port 34C. The guide port 34C is connected to the guide space 34B, and the cleaning fluid in the guide space 34B can flow out through the guide port 34C. This can also prevent dirt from accumulating in the guide space 34B, reduce the probability of dirt adhering to the inner and outer walls of the straw, and improve the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the straw of the straw cleaning device 2.

[0061] It is understood that the number of guide bodies 341 can be 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, etc. In this embodiment of the application, there is no specific limitation on the number of guide bodies 341.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 3-5 Furthermore, each guide body 341 extends along the outer wall of the nozzle 33 towards the first body 31. A liquid guiding channel 34D is formed between two adjacent guide bodies 341 and the outer wall of the nozzle 33. The liquid guiding channel 34D is connected to the guide space 34B through the liquid guiding port 34C. The liquid guiding channel 34D can guide the cleaning liquid out of the guide space 34B, which can further reduce the probability of dirt accumulating in the guide space 34B, reduce the probability of dirt re-attaching to the inner and outer walls of the straw, and improve the cleaning effect of the inner and outer walls of the straw of the straw cleaning device 2.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 6 In one embodiment, the straw cleaning device 2 further includes a clamping structure 4, which is disposed on the side of the spray structure 3 near the nozzle 33 and connected to the spray structure 3. The clamping structure 4 is used to clamp the straw so that the cleaning liquid can be sprayed out through the spray structure 3 to clean the straw, thereby reducing the probability of the straw detaching from the spray structure 3 and improving the cleaning effect on the straw. At least one of the spray structure 3 and the clamping structure 4 is connected to the shelf 12 to improve the tightness of the connection between the straw cleaning device 2 and the shelf 12.

[0064] It is understood that in other embodiments, the clamping structure 4 can also be separately configured from the spraying structure 3, with the clamping structure 4 and the spraying structure 3 respectively connected to the shelf 12, so that the clamping structure 4 clamps the straw, allowing the end of the straw to extend into the guide space 34B, and the spraying structure 3 can also be used to clean the straw. In this embodiment, this will not be described in detail.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 6In one embodiment, the clamping structure 4 includes a second body 41 and a clamping member 42. The second body 41 is connected to the spray structure 3 and is disposed on one side of the nozzle 33 of the spray structure 3. The clamping member 42 is disposed on the second body 41 and is used to clamp the straw, thereby reducing the probability of the straw detaching from the spray structure 3 during the straw cleaning process, and thus improving the cleaning effect of the straw.

[0066] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the clamping member 42 includes a main body 421 and a flexible clamping part 422. The main body 421 is connected to the second main body 41 and has an insertion hole 421A. The flexible clamping part 422 is connected to the hole wall of the insertion hole 421A. The flexible clamping part 422 is capable of deformation to clamp the straw. When the straw needs to be cleaned, the user can insert the straw into the straw cleaning device 2 through the insertion hole 421A. The outer peripheral wall of the straw presses against the flexible clamping part 422, causing the flexible clamping part 422 to deform. This allows the straw to pass through the insertion hole 421A until the end of the straw that passes through the insertion hole 421A is inserted into the nozzle 33 and aligned with the spray port 33A. At this time, the deformation recovery force of the flexible clamping part 422 after elastic deformation presses against the outer peripheral wall of the straw, clamping the straw tightly in the insertion hole 421A. This reduces the probability of the straw detaching from the nozzle 33, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the straw cleaning device 2 on the straw.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 Specifically, the clamping member 42 includes a plurality of flexible clamping parts 422, with adjacent flexible clamping parts 422 spaced apart. The flexible clamping part 422 has a cross section perpendicular to the radial direction of the insertion hole 421A. The area of ​​the cross section gradually decreases in the direction closer to the axis of the insertion hole 421A, so that the side of the flexible clamping part 422 away from the insertion hole 421A is more likely to deform, which can improve the elastic performance of the flexible clamping part 422, so that the straw can pass through the insertion hole 421A and the straw can be clamped.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7In one embodiment, the second main body 41 includes a first structural member 411, which is disposed on one side of the liquid outlet 31B of the spray structure 3 and connected to the spray structure 3. The first structural member 411 has an insertion port 411A, the axis of which is collinear with the axis of the liquid outlet 31B. The clamping member 42 is connected to the first structural member 411 and is correspondingly disposed to the insertion port 411A, so as to clamp the straw in the insertion port 411A, thereby allowing the end of the straw to be inserted into the guide space 34B, which facilitates aligning the end of the straw with the liquid outlet 31B, so as to use the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray port 33A to clean the inner and outer walls of the straw.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the first structural member 411 includes a first structural part 4111 and a first guide part 4112. The first structural member 411 is connected to the spray structure 3, and the insertion port 411A is disposed in the first structural part 4111. The first guide part 4112 is disposed on the side of the first structural part 4111 facing the spray structure 3. The first guide part 4112 has a first guide channel 4112A, which communicates with the insertion port 411A. The first guide channel 4112A can guide the end of the straw so that the end of the straw can be inserted into the guide space 34B, thereby aligning the end of the straw with the spray port 33A. Then, the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray port 33A can be used to clean the inner and outer walls of the straw.

[0070] For example, the length of the first guide channel 4112A is greater than or equal to 10 mm and less than or equal to 80 mm, so that the first guide channel 4112A can be adapted to the length of most straws, so as to provide guidance for the ends of most straws and ensure that the ends of straws can enter the guide space 34B, thereby improving the cleaning effect of straw cleaning device 2 on straws.

[0071] It is understandable that the first structural part 4111 can be molded as one piece with the first main body 31. Specifically, the first structural part 4111 and the first main body 31 can be molded as one piece through a two-color injection molding process, which can improve the overall structural strength of the straw cleaning device 2, reduce the probability of damage to the straw cleaning device 2, and enable the straw cleaning device 2 to have a longer service life.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7It is understood that the first structural part 4111 can also be detachably connected to the first body 31, and the detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, screw connection and snap connection. In the embodiments of this application, there is no limitation on the specific method by which the first structural part 4111 and the first body 31 can be detached.

[0073] When the first structural part 4111 is detachably connected to the first main body 31, after the user has used the straw cleaning device 2 to clean the straw multiple times, the user can remove the straw cleaning device 2 from the shelf 12 and separate the first main body 31 from the second main body 41, thereby making it easier for the user to clean the internal dirt of the straw cleaning device 2, reducing the probability of dirt accumulating inside the straw cleaning device 2, and thus providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0074] Furthermore, the clamping member 42 can be integrally formed with the first structural part 4111. Specifically, the clamping member 42 can be integrally formed with the first structural part 4111 through a two-color injection molding process to improve the connection strength between the clamping member 42 and the first structural part 4111, reduce the probability of damage to the straw cleaning device 2, and thus enable the straw cleaning device 2 to have a longer service life.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 It is understood that the clamping member 42 can also be detachably connected to the first structural part 4111. The detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, screw connection and snap connection. In this embodiment, the specific method of detachable connection between the clamping member 42 and the first structural part 4111 is not limited.

[0076] When the clamping member 42 and the first structural part 4111 are detachable, after separating the first main body 31 and the second main body 41, the user can continue to disassemble the clamping member 42 and the first structural part 4111 to facilitate the user to clean the clamping member 42 and the first structural part 4111 separately. This can further reduce the probability of dirt and grime accumulating between the clamping member 42 and the first structural part 4111, thereby reducing the probability of bacterial growth between the clamping member 42 and the first structural part 4111 and providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 Furthermore, the first guide part 4112 can be integrally formed with the first structural part 4111. Specifically, the first guide part 4112 and the first structural part 4111 can be integrally formed through a two-color injection molding process to improve the connection strength between the first guide part 4112 and the first structural part 4111, reduce the probability of damage to the straw cleaning device 2, and thus enable the straw cleaning device 2 to have a longer service life.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 8 It is understood that the first guide portion 4112 can also be detachably connected to the first structural portion 4111. The detachable connection method includes, but is not limited to, screw connection and snap connection. In the embodiments of this application, the specific method of detachment between the first guide portion 4112 and the first structural portion 4111 is not limited.

[0079] When the first guide portion 4112 and the first structural portion 4111 are detachably connected, after separating the first main body 31 and the second main body 41, the user can continue to disassemble the first guide portion 4112 and the first structural portion 4111 to facilitate the user to clean the first guide portion 4112 and the first structural portion 4111 separately. This can further reduce the probability of dirt and grime accumulating between the first guide portion 4112 and the first structural portion 4111, thereby reducing the probability of bacterial growth between the first guide portion 4112 and the first structural portion 4111 and providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0080] Furthermore, since the first guide part 4112 is detachably connected to the first structural part 4111, the user can replace different suitable first guide parts 4112 according to different straw diameters, thereby improving the accuracy of straw guidance so that the end of the straw can be aligned with the spray nozzle 33A, and then the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray nozzle 33A can be used to clean the inner and outer walls of the straw.

[0081] Please refer to Figure 8 It is understandable that after the first guide part 4112 is disassembled, the insertion port 411A on the first structural part 4111 can still guide the straw, and can also guide the end of the straw to align with the spray nozzle 33A, so that the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray nozzle 33A can clean the inner and outer walls of the straw.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 8In one embodiment, when the first guide portion 4112 is detachably connected to the first structural portion 4111, the clamping member 42 can also be integrally formed with the first guide portion 4112. This reduces the probability of the clamping member 42 detaching from the first guide portion 4112, thereby improving the stability of the clamping member 42 in holding the straw and reducing the probability of losing the clamping member 42, thus reducing the user's usage costs. It is understood that the clamping member 42 can also be detachably connected to the first guide portion 4112, allowing the user to remove the clamping member 42 and clean the first guide portion 4112 when cleaning the straw cleaning device 2. This reduces the probability of dirt remaining in the first guide channel 4112A, thereby reducing the probability of bacterial growth in the first guide channel 4112A and providing reliable protection for the user's health. The detachable connection between the clamping member 42 and the first guide portion 4112 includes, but is not limited to, screwing and snap-fitting. In this embodiment, the specific method of detaching the first guide portion 4112 and the first structural portion 4111 is not limited.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the second body 41 may further include a second structural member 412. One end of the second structural member 412 is connected to the first structural member 411, and the other end of the second structural member 412 is connected to the spray structure 3. The second structural member 412 has a second guide channel 4122A. The axis of the second guide channel 4122A is collinear with the axis of the insertion port 411A and the axis of the liquid outlet 31B. The second guide channel 4122A can further guide the movement direction of the straw end, which can further increase the probability that the straw end is inserted into the guide space 34B, thereby facilitating the alignment of the straw end with the liquid outlet 31B, so as to use the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray port 33A to clean the inner and outer walls of the straw.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 4 It is understood that the clamping member 42 can be connected to the first structural member 411 and is correspondingly set to the socket 411A, so as to use the clamping member 42 to clamp the straw, thereby reducing the probability of straw displacement during the straw cleaning process, and thus improving the cleaning effect of straw cleaning.

[0085] Please refer to Figure 9It is understood that the clamping member 42 can also be connected to the second structural member 412 and correspondingly arranged with the second guide channel 4122A, thus achieving the same clamping effect on the straw, reducing the probability of straw displacement, and thereby improving the cleaning effect of straw cleaning. In other embodiments, the first structural member 411 and the second structural member 412 can each be provided with a corresponding clamping member 42. The two clamping members 42 can further improve the clamping stability of the straw, further reduce the probability of straw displacement, and thus improve the cleaning effect of straw cleaning.

[0086] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the second structural member 412 includes a second structural portion 4121 and a second guide portion 4122. The second structural portion 4121 is connected to the first structural portion 4111. The second guide portion 4122 is connected to the side of the second structural portion 4121 away from the first structural member 411 and is connected to the spray structure 3. The second guide portion 4122 has a second guide channel 4122A to further guide the movement direction of the straw end. This can further increase the probability that the straw end is inserted into the guide space 34B, thereby facilitating the alignment of the straw end with the liquid outlet 31B so that the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray nozzle 33A can be used to clean the inner and outer walls of the straw.

[0087] It is understandable that the second structural part 4121 can be integrally formed with the first structural part 4111. Specifically, the second structural part 4121 can be integrally formed with the first structural part 4111 through a two-color injection molding process to improve the connection stability between the second structural part 4121 and the first structural part 4111. This also makes the connection structure between the first structural part 4111 and the second structural part 4121 stronger, thereby reducing the probability of the first structural part 4111 detaching from the second structural part 4121. This, in turn, improves the overall structural stability of the straw cleaning device 2, enhances the clamping stability of the straw, and improves the cleaning effect of the straw.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 10In one embodiment, the second structural part 4121 can also be detachably connected to the first structural part 4111, allowing the user to clean the first structural part 411 and the second structural part 412 separately. This reduces the probability of dirt remaining between the first structural part 411 and the second structural part 412, thereby reducing the probability of bacterial growth between them and providing reliable protection for the user's health. The detachable connection between the second structural part 4121 and the first structural part 4111 can be achieved through methods including, but not limited to, screw connections and snap-fit ​​connections. In this embodiment, the specific method of detachment between the second structural part 4121 and the first structural part 4111 is not limited.

[0089] It is understandable that the second structural part 4121 can be integrally formed with the first main body 31. Specifically, the second structural part 4121 can be integrally formed with the first main body 31 through a two-color injection molding process to improve the connection stability between the second structural part 4121 and the first main body 31. This also makes the connection structure between the second structural part 4121 and the first main body 31 stronger, thereby reducing the probability of the second structural part 4121 detaching from the first main body 31. This, in turn, improves the overall structural stability of the straw cleaning device 2, enhances the clamping stability of the straw, and improves the cleaning effect of the straw.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, the second structural component 4121 can also be detachably connected to the first main body 31, allowing the user to clean the second structural component 412 and the first main body 31 separately. This reduces the probability of dirt remaining between the second structural component 412 and the first main body 31, thereby reducing the probability of bacterial growth between them and providing reliable protection for the user's health. The detachable connection between the second structural component 412 and the first main body 31 can be achieved through methods including, but not limited to, screw connections and snap-fit ​​connections. In this embodiment, the specific method of detachment of the second structural component 412 and the first main body 31 is not limited.

[0091] In this embodiment, since the first structural part 4111 and the second structural part 4121 are detachably connected, and the second structural part 4121 is detachably connected to the first main body 31, the entire straw cleaning device 2 is detachable. This facilitates cleaning the straw cleaning device 2 and also makes it easy to disassemble and store the straw cleaning device 2, reducing the space occupied when storing the straw cleaning device 2. When needed, the first structural part 4111, the second structural part 4121, and the first main body 31 can be directly connected to form the straw cleaning device 2, which can improve the efficiency of the straw cleaning device 2.

[0092] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, the second structural part 4121 has a plurality of second hollows 4121A, with adjacent second hollows 4121A spaced apart. After the straw cleaning device 2 is connected to the shelf 12 and placed in the cleaning chamber 11A, the cleaning nozzle sprays cleaning liquid to spray and clean the tableware placed in the shelf 12. The cleaning liquid can pass through the second hollows 4121A and adhere to the outer wall of the straw, thereby cleaning the outer wall of the straw and improving the cleaning effect of the straw.

[0093] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 10 Furthermore, the second guide portion 4122 has a second inclined surface 4122B, which is disposed on the side of the second guide portion 4122 away from the spray structure 3. This allows the cleaning liquid sprayed from the cleaning nozzle to clean the outer wall of the straw through the second perforation 4121A, and then carry the dirt along the second inclined surface 4122B under the action of gravity, and exit the straw cleaning device 2 through the second perforation 4121A. This reduces the probability of dirt remaining in the straw cleaning device 2 and the probability of bacteria growing in the straw cleaning device 2, thereby providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0094] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 10 Furthermore, the first guide portion 4112 also has multiple first perforations 4112B, and the first perforations 4112B are connected to the first guide channel 4112A. The two adjacent first perforations 4112B are spaced apart, so that the cleaning liquid sprayed from the cleaning nozzle can clean more of the outer wall of the suction tube through the second perforation 4121A and the first perforation 4112B, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the suction tube.

[0095] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, the first structural part 4111 has a first inclined surface 4111A, which is disposed on the side of the first structural part 4111 away from the second structural part 4121. The cleaning liquid on the surface of the first structural part 4111 can move along the first inclined surface 4111A under the action of gravity until the cleaning liquid leaves the first structural part 4111, thereby preventing the cleaning liquid from remaining on the surface of the first structural part 4111 and reducing the probability of bacteria growing on the surface of the first structural part 4111, thus providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0096] It is understood that the inclination directions of the first inclined surface 4111A and the second inclined surface 4122B can be consistent or opposite, and no specific limitation is made in this embodiment. For example, the angle between the first inclined surface 4111A and the horizontal direction is greater than or equal to 10° and less than or equal to 30°, which facilitates the movement of cleaning fluid on the first inclined surface 4111A and reduces the probability of cleaning fluid remaining on the first inclined surface 4111A. Similarly, the angle between the second inclined surface 4122B and the horizontal direction is greater than or equal to 10° and less than or equal to 30°, which facilitates the movement of cleaning fluid on the second inclined surface 4122B and reduces the probability of cleaning fluid remaining on the second inclined surface 4122B.

[0097] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, the first body 31 has a third inclined surface 31D facing the second guide channel 4122A, an outlet 31B is disposed on the third inclined surface 31D, and a nozzle 33 is disposed on the third inclined surface 31D; the third inclined surface 31D is spaced apart from the second guide channel 4122A, and the guide body 341 is spaced apart from the second guide channel 4122A, which facilitates the cleaning fluid in the second guide channel 4122A to leave the second guide channel 4122A under the action of gravity, thereby reducing the probability of cleaning fluid remaining in the second guide channel 4122A and providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0098] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 10 Furthermore, the spray structure 3 also includes a connecting portion 32, which is connected to the first main body 31 and extends from the third inclined surface 31D towards the second guide portion 4122. The connecting portion 32 has a third perforation 32A, which is located on the side of the third inclined surface 31D with a lower height, so that the cleaning liquid of the third inclined surface 31D can flow out through the third perforation 32A, thereby preventing the cleaning liquid from remaining on the third inclined surface 31D, reducing the probability of bacterial growth on the third inclined surface 31D, and providing reliable protection for the user's health. The connecting portion 32 can also protect the nozzle 33, reducing the probability of nozzle 33 damage and allowing the nozzle 33 to have a longer service life, thus allowing the suction cleaning device 2 to have a longer service life.

[0099] It is understandable that the connecting part 32 can be detachably connected to the second guide part 4122 to facilitate the disassembly of the spray structure 3 and the second body 41, thereby facilitating the separate cleaning of the spray structure 3 and the second body 41, reducing the probability of bacteria growth in the suction cleaning device 2, and providing reliable protection for the user's health.

[0100] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the straw cleaning device 2 further includes a connecting structure 5, which is disposed on at least one of the clamping structure 4 and the spraying structure 3. The shelf 12 has multiple connecting ribs, and the connecting structure 5 can be connected to the connecting ribs so that the straw cleaning device 2 can be connected to the shelf 12, thereby facilitating the placement of the straw cleaning device 2 and the shelf 12 together in the cleaning chamber 11A to achieve the cleaning of the straw.

[0101] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the connecting structure 5 may include a limiting member 51 and an elastic snap-fit ​​member 52. The limiting member 51 is connected to the first body 31, and the side of the limiting member 51 away from the first body 31 has a limiting groove 51A for fitting the connecting rib. The elastic snap-fit ​​member 52 is connected to the first body 31 and extends in a direction away from the first body 31. The elastic snap-fit ​​member 52 and the groove wall of the limiting groove 51A form a first connecting space 52A. The elastic snap-fit ​​member 52 can deform to allow the connecting rib to enter the first connecting space 52A and to restrict the connecting rib from leaving the first connecting space 52A, thereby enabling the straw cleaning device 2 to be connected to the shelf 12.

[0102] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the connecting structure 5 further includes an extension 53. One end of the extension 53 is connected to the first structural part 4111, and the other end of the extension 53 is spaced apart from the first structural part 4111 to form a second connecting space 53A and an opening 53B with the outer peripheral wall of the first structural part 41111. A portion of the shelf 12 can enter the second connecting space 53A through the opening 53B, so that the straw cleaning device 2 can be hung on the shelf 12, which can improve the assembly efficiency of the straw cleaning device 2 and the shelf 12.

[0103] Please refer to Figure 11 In one embodiment, the extension member 53 can also be disposed on the first structural part 4111, so that the extension member 53 can grasp the first structural part 4111, thereby driving the clamping member 42 to move, so that the clamping member 42 can clamp the straw and detach it from the straw cleaning device 2, thereby making it easier for the user to take the cleaned straw. Conversely, when the straw needs to be cleaned, the user can first use the clamping member 42 to clamp the straw, and then use the extension member 53 to move the first structural part 4111 until the first structural part 4111 is connected to the second structural part 4112, so that the end of the straw is inserted into the guide space 34B, so that the end of the straw can be aligned with the spray nozzle 33A, and then the cleaning liquid sprayed from the spray nozzle 33A can be used to clean the inner and outer walls of the straw.

[0104] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this application. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0105] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A straw cleaning device suitable for a dishwasher, the dishwasher comprising a body and a shelf, the body having a cleaning chamber and a liquid inlet pipe, the shelf being disposed within the cleaning chamber, characterized in that, The straw cleaning device is disposed on the shelf, and the straw cleaning device includes: A clamping structure for clamping the straw; A spray structure is connected to the clamping structure. The spray structure has an inlet, a storage chamber, and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are both connected to the storage chamber. The inlet is used to connect to an inlet pipe to provide cleaning fluid to the storage chamber. The cleaning fluid is sprayed out sequentially through the storage chamber and the outlet to clean the suction tube. A connecting structure is provided on the spray structure and / or the clamping structure, the connecting structure being used to connect the shelf.

2. The straw cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid spraying structure includes: A first main body is connected to the clamping structure, and the liquid inlet, the liquid storage chamber, and the liquid outlet are all disposed on the first main body; A nozzle is connected to the side of the first body facing the clamping structure. The nozzle has a flow channel and a spray port. The flow channel connects the spray port and the outlet. In particular, along the liquid flow direction from the liquid outlet to the liquid spray nozzle, the cross-sectional area of ​​the flow channel gradually decreases.

3. The straw cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid spraying structure also includes: A guide member, at least connected to the nozzle, and extending at least from the spray nozzle toward the clamping joint, the guide member having a guide surface on the side near the spray nozzle for abutting against the end of the straw to guide the end of the straw toward the spray nozzle.

4. The straw cleaning device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The guide surface encloses a guide space, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide space gradually increases along the liquid outlet direction of the spray nozzle.

5. The straw cleaning device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The guide surface encloses a guide space, and the guide member has a liquid guide port that communicates with the guide space, allowing the cleaning fluid in the guide space to flow out through the liquid guide port.

6. The straw cleaning device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The guide component includes: Multiple guide bodies are arranged around the spray nozzle, and the multiple guide bodies and the nozzle surround to form a guide space. Adjacent guide bodies are spaced apart to form a guide port. The guide port is connected to the guide space, and the cleaning fluid in the guide space can flow out through the guide port.

7. The straw cleaning device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the guide bodies extends along the outer wall of the nozzle toward the first body, and a liquid guiding channel is formed between two adjacent guide bodies and the outer wall of the nozzle. The liquid guiding channel is connected to the guide space through the liquid guiding port.

8. The straw cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The nozzle has a main nozzle and multiple auxiliary nozzles. The multiple auxiliary nozzles are arranged around the main nozzle, with adjacent auxiliary nozzles spaced apart. The multiple auxiliary nozzles are connected to the main nozzle to form the liquid spray port.

9. The straw cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The clamping structure includes: The second main body is connected to the spray structure and is disposed on one side of the liquid outlet of the spray structure; A clamping element, disposed on the second body, is used to clamp the straw.

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that, include: The body has a cleaning chamber; An inlet pipe is connected to the machine body and extends into the cleaning chamber; A shelf, located in the washing chamber, is used to place tableware; The straw cleaning device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is connected to the shelf.

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