Integrated module for heating and sterilizing
By integrating heating and electrolysis components into the heating and sterilization integrated module, the problems of structural complexity and high cost caused by the independent heating and sterilization functions in the prior art are solved, achieving efficient sterilization and space saving.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520118299.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, heating and sterilization functions are two separate modules, which leads to problems such as complex overall structure, high space occupancy, and high cost.
Design an integrated module that integrates heating and electrolysis components into one module. Utilize through holes on the surface of the ceramic heater and achieve electrochemical sterilization by forming an electric field with water through electrode plates.
It achieves an integrated module with compact structure, space saving, high heating efficiency and good sterilization effect, reducing production costs and reducing the risk of dry burning.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of integrated heating modules, and more specifically to an integrated heating and sterilization module. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in the home appliance industry, the demand for heating and sterilization functions in products such as washing machines, floor scrubbers, and robotic vacuum cleaners is increasing. These two functions typically require two components. The heating function mainly relies on applying voltage to a resistance wire or resistive material to generate heat, and then meeting the product's heating needs through heat conduction and radiation. The sterilization function mainly relies on electrochemical sterilization plates, a harmless and environmentally friendly disinfection method that decomposes hydrogen atoms on the proteins or membranes of viruses and bacteria, forming water and carbon dioxide to meet sterilization requirements.
[0003] However, existing technologies combine heating and sterilization functions into two separate components, with no comparable integrated product. Because the heating and sterilization components are two independent modules, they have the following disadvantages compared to integrated products:
[0004] 1. The overall structure is complex, and the coordination between the two components mentioned above or with other components needs to be taken into account;
[0005] 2. High space occupancy rate: It occupies more space compared to integrated modules, which limits the overall structural design of the machine;
[0006] 3. High cost: Two independent modules require more raw materials and production processes, resulting in higher costs.
[0007] Existing technologies have also integrated heating and sterilization modules by coating the surface of heating modules (ceramic heaters), but this method has drawbacks such as complex processing and high manufacturing costs, which are not conducive to actual production and application and need to be improved. Utility Model Content
[0008] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an integrated module for heating and sterilization, which simplifies the structure, saves space, and reduces costs while ensuring sterilization function and heating performance.
[0009] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: This integrated module for heat sterilization includes:
[0010] The shell is closed at one end and open at the other end, with the open end used to fix and connect the base. A water inlet is opened on one side wall of the shell and a water outlet is opened on the other side wall.
[0011] A retaining sleeve is inserted into the housing, and several slots are provided inside the retaining sleeve.
[0012] A heating assembly, including at least one heater, is inserted into a corresponding slot of a retaining sleeve; and
[0013] The electrolysis assembly includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate arranged at intervals. The first electrode plate and the second electrode plate are respectively inserted into the corresponding slots of the fixing sleeve. When both the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate are energized, they cooperate with water to form a circuit, thereby creating an electric field between them to achieve electrochemical sterilization.
[0014] As a further technical solution, the heating assembly includes a first heater and a second heater arranged at intervals, and the electrolysis assembly is located between the first heater and the second heater.
[0015] As a further technical solution, several sliding grooves are opened along the length of the inner walls on both sides of the fixed sleeve, and the sliding grooves correspond one-to-one with the slots. After the first heater, the second heater, the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate are inserted into the slots, they slide into the corresponding sliding grooves respectively. A water inlet hole is opened on the side wall of the fixed sleeve at the position corresponding to the water inlet, and a water outlet notch is opened on the other side wall of the fixed sleeve to match the water outlet.
[0016] As a further technical solution, the base is fixedly connected to the flange of the housing, and several holes are opened on the base. The ends of the first heater, the second heater, the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate extend out from the corresponding holes and are externally powered.
[0017] As a further technical solution, a gasket and a sealing gasket are arranged sequentially between the base and the fixing sleeve, and the gasket and the sealing gasket are also provided with insertion holes for the first heater, the second heater, the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate to pass through accordingly.
[0018] As a further technical solution, the first heater and the second heater are ceramic heaters of the MCH or PTC type.
[0019] As a further technical solution, the first heater and the second heater are plate-shaped or tubular.
[0020] As a further technical solution, several through holes are formed on the surfaces of the first heater and the second heater.
[0021] As a further technical solution, the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet are in the form of plates or meshes.
[0022] As a further technical solution, several through holes are formed on the surfaces of the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet.
[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0024] 1. Integrating heating and sterilization functions into one module (including heating components and electrolysis components) results in a more compact structure, smaller footprint, higher heating efficiency, and eliminates the need for an additional sterilization module, which is beneficial for the miniaturization of home appliances and reduces production costs.
[0025] 2. Several through holes are made on the surface of the ceramic heater to allow gas and water to flow during heating and sterilization, thereby increasing heating efficiency and reducing the risk of dry burning;
[0026] 3. It has a sterilization function when heating water and ionizing water, and has a dual sterilization function when both are turned on, resulting in better sterilization effect and higher sterilization rate;
[0027] 4. The shell and the fixing sleeve cooperate to form the water inlet and outlet channels, ensuring that the water is fully heated and sterilized. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 AA sectional view.
[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 BB cross-sectional view.
[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model.
[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing sleeve in this utility model. Figure 1 .
[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing sleeve in this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the heating component and the electrolysis component in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the heating component and electrolysis component in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base; 2. Housing; 21. Inlet; 22. Outlet; 23. Flange; 3. Gasket; 4. Sealing gasket; 5. Fixing sleeve; 51. Inlet hole; 52. Outlet notch; 53. Slot; 54. Slide groove; 6. First heater; 7. Second heater; 8. First electrode plate; 9. Second electrode plate; 10. Through hole; 11. Insertion hole. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0039] Example 1: As shown in the attached document Figures 1-9 As shown, this integrated heating and sterilization module includes a base 1, a housing 2, a water inlet 21, a water outlet 22, a flange 23, a gasket 3, a sealing gasket 4, a fixing sleeve 5, a water inlet hole 51, a water outlet notch 52, a slot 53, a slide 54, a first heater 6, a second heater 7, a first electrode plate 8, a second electrode plate 9, a through hole 10, and a socket 11.
[0040] Reference Appendix Figure 1 , 4 5. The rear end of the housing 2 is closed, while the front end is open, and a flange 23 is provided at the open end. The base 1 is fixed to the flange 23 of the housing 2 by a threaded connection. Furthermore, as... Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, an inlet 21 is provided on the right side wall of the shell 2, and an outlet 22 is provided on the left side wall.
[0041] like Figures 4-7 As shown, the fixing sleeve 5 is placed inside the housing 2. Four slots 53 are opened at the front end of the fixing sleeve 5. At the same time, a water inlet 51 is opened on the side wall of the fixing sleeve 5 at the position corresponding to the water inlet 21. A water outlet 52 is opened on the other side wall of the fixing sleeve 5. The water outlet 52 connects the inner cavity of the fixing sleeve 5 (housing 2) with the water outlet 22.
[0042] Reference Appendix Figure 2 , 34, 5, 8. The first heater 6 and the second heater 7 are arranged at intervals, forming a heating assembly (in this embodiment, the heating assembly uses two heaters, but it can also be one or more). The first heater 6 and the second heater 7 are respectively inserted into the corresponding slots 53 on the fixing sleeve 5. The first electrode plate 8 and the second electrode plate 9 are also arranged at intervals, forming an electrolysis assembly. The first electrode plate 8 and the second electrode plate 9 are respectively inserted into the corresponding slots 53 on the fixing sleeve 5, and the electrolysis assembly (i.e., the first electrode plate 8 and the second electrode plate 9) is positioned between the first heater 6 and the second heater 7. The positional relationship of the electrolysis assembly relative to the heating assembly is not limited to the electrolysis assembly being sandwiched between the first heater 6 and the second heater 7; it can also be located on both sides of the first heater 6 and the second heater 7, maintaining a parallel arrangement. When both the first electrode plate 8 and the second electrode plate 9 are energized, they can cooperate with water to form a circuit, thereby creating an electric field between them to achieve electrochemical sterilization. Preferably, the first heater 6 and the second heater 7 are MCH or PTC type ceramic heaters, and the first heater 6 and the second heater 7 are plate-shaped or tubular (plate-shaped in this embodiment), and the first electrode plate 8 and the second electrode plate 9 are plate-shaped or mesh-shaped (plate-shaped in this embodiment). Figure 8 As shown, several through holes 10 are formed on the surfaces of the first electrode plate 8 and the second electrode plate 9, while no through holes 10 are formed on the surfaces of the first heater 6 and the second heater 7, in order to obtain a larger heating area and improve heating efficiency.
[0043] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 , 7 As shown, four sets of sliding grooves 54 are formed along the length of the inner walls on both sides of the fixing sleeve 5, and the sliding grooves 54 correspond one-to-one with the slots 53. After the first heater 6, the second heater 7, the first electrode plate 8, and the second electrode plate 9 are inserted into the slots 53, they slide into the corresponding sliding grooves 54. Figure 2 , 5 As shown, four insertion holes 11 are provided on the base 1. The ends of the first heater 6, the second heater 7, the first electrode plate 8, and the second electrode plate 9 extend from the corresponding insertion holes 11 and are connected to an external power supply. Preferably, a gasket 3 and a sealing gasket 4 are sequentially provided between the base 1 and the fixing sleeve 5, and insertion holes 11 are also provided on the gasket 3 and the sealing gasket 4 for the first heater 6, the second heater 7, the first electrode plate 8, and the second electrode plate 9 to pass through accordingly.
[0044] Example 2: The difference from Example 1 is that, as Figure 9As shown, several through holes 10 are formed on the surfaces of the first electrode plate 8 and the second electrode plate 9, and several through holes 10 are also formed on the surfaces of the first heater 6 and the second heater 7. The presence of the through holes 10 allows gas and water to flow between the first heater 6 and the second heater 7 during the heating and sterilization process, improving heating efficiency and reducing the risk of dry burning.
[0045] The working process of this utility model:
[0046] When the integrated module is working, water is introduced into the housing 2 through the inlet 21, and the water flow enters the inner cavity of the fixing sleeve 5 (housing 2) through the inlet hole 51. The water flow is heated by energizing the first heater 6 and the second heater 7, and simultaneously electrolyzed by energizing the first electrode plate 8 and the second electrode plate 9, achieving sterilization. After flowing through the first heater 6, the second heater 7, the first electrode plate 8, and the second electrode plate 9, the water flows out through the outlet 52 and finally exits through the outlet 22.
[0047] It is understood that, for those skilled in the art, any equivalent substitutions or modifications to the technical solutions and inventive concepts of this utility model should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. An integrated module for heating and sterilization, characterized in that, include: The shell (2) is closed at one end and open at the other end, and the open end is used to fix the base (1). A water inlet (21) is opened on one side wall of the shell (2) and a water outlet (22) is opened on the other side wall. A fixing sleeve (5) is inserted into the housing (2), and several slots (53) are opened in the fixing sleeve (5); The heating assembly includes at least one heater and is inserted into the corresponding slot (53) of the retaining sleeve (5); as well as The electrolysis assembly includes a first electrode plate (8) and a second electrode plate (9) arranged at intervals. The two are respectively inserted into the corresponding slots (53) of the fixing sleeve (5). After the first electrode plate (8) and the second electrode plate (9) are energized, they cooperate with water to form a circuit, thereby forming an electric field between them to achieve electrochemical sterilization.
2. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating assembly includes a first heater (6) and a second heater (7) arranged at intervals, and the electrolysis assembly is located between the first heater (6) and the second heater (7).
3. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: Several sliding grooves (54) are opened along the length of the inner walls on both sides of the fixed sleeve (5), and the sliding grooves (54) correspond one-to-one with the slots (53). After the first heater (6), the second heater (7), the first electrode plate (8) and the second electrode plate (9) are inserted into the slots (53), they slide into the corresponding sliding grooves (54) respectively. A water inlet hole (51) is opened on the side wall of the fixed sleeve (5) at the position corresponding to the water inlet (21), and a water outlet notch (52) is opened on the other side wall of the fixed sleeve (5) to match the water outlet (22).
4. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly connected to the flange (23) of the housing (2), and several sockets (11) are opened on the base (1). The ends of the first heater (6), the second heater (7), the first electrode plate (8) and the second electrode plate (9) extend from the corresponding sockets (11) and are connected to external power supply.
5. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 4, characterized in that: A gasket (3) and a sealing gasket (4) are arranged sequentially between the base (1) and the fixing sleeve (5), and the gasket (3) and the sealing gasket (4) also have insertion holes (11) for the first heater (6), the second heater (7), the first electrode plate (8) and the second electrode plate (9) to pass through.
6. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first heater (6) and the second heater (7) are ceramic heaters of type MCH or PTC.
7. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first heater (6) and the second heater (7) are plate-shaped or tubular.
8. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: Several through holes (10) are formed on the surfaces of the first heater (6) and the second heater (7).
9. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first electrode sheet (8) and the second electrode sheet (9) are plate-shaped or mesh-shaped.
10. The integrated module for heating and sterilization according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several through holes (10) are formed on the surface of the first electrode sheet (8) and the second electrode sheet (9).