Disinfection cabinet
By integrating light-emitting and light-diffusing components onto the shelves of the disinfection cabinet and utilizing a light-transmitting partition to achieve illumination, the problem of lighting occupying space is solved, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the disinfection cabinet and reducing production costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520063393.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-11
AI Technical Summary
The installation of lighting in existing disinfection cabinets occupies internal space, affecting the utilization rate of tableware, and increases the overall size of the disinfection cabinet, thus increasing production costs.
The first assembly space is set up on the shelf of the disinfection cabinet, integrating light-emitting components and light-diffusing components. Lighting is achieved by using a partition made of light-transmitting material, which avoids occupying the internal space of the disinfection cabinet and improves space utilization.
This approach improves space utilization and lighting effects while reducing production costs without increasing the size of the disinfection cabinet.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a disinfection cabinet. Background Technology
[0002] Disinfection cabinets are used for the disinfection and drying of tableware. Specifically, they use ultraviolet lamps for sterilization and heating elements for drying.
[0003] In related technologies, disinfection cabinets are usually equipped with lighting to allow users to retrieve tableware in dim lighting conditions. However, the lighting occupies internal space within the disinfection cabinet, reducing the usable space for tableware. Increasing the usable space for tableware, on the other hand, would inevitably increase the overall size of the disinfection cabinet, affecting production costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a disinfection cabinet that, while fulfilling the lighting function, reduces assembly interference of the lighting lamp, improves space utilization efficiency, effectively controls the size of the disinfection cabinet, and thus reduces costs.
[0005] A disinfection cabinet includes a cabinet body with a disinfection chamber. The disinfection cabinet includes a shelf, a light-emitting element, a light-diffusing element, and a partition. The shelf is disposed on the cavity wall of the disinfection chamber and has a first assembly space and a first assembly opening communicating with the assembly space. The light-emitting element is disposed in the first assembly space. The light-diffusing element is disposed in the first assembly space and is located on the outer periphery of the light-emitting element facing the disinfection chamber. The partition is connected to the shelf and is made of a light-transmitting material.
[0006] Understandably, the cabinet features a sterilization chamber for disinfecting tableware, and shelves are used to install dividers, dividing the sterilization chamber into sections to accommodate more tableware, thus improving space utilization and reducing tableware interference. Building upon this, the first assembly space on the shelf allows for the integration of lighting components, with light emanating from the first assembly opening. Since the light-emitting components also have a light-diffusing element on their outer side, the light is evenly dispersed, and combined with the transparent dividers, it illuminates the sterilization chamber, providing lighting. In other words, the shelf not only supports the dividers but also integrates the lighting and light-diffusing elements, avoiding encroachment on the internal space of the sterilization chamber and maximizing space utilization.
[0007] In one embodiment, the shelf has a recessed groove on one side wall facing the disinfection chamber along the first direction, the groove defining the first assembly space, and the groove opening defining the first assembly opening; the edge of the partition plate extends through the first assembly opening into the first assembly space and abuts against the light-diffusing element.
[0008] In one embodiment, the shelf has clamping arms protruding on both sides of the first assembly opening in the vertical direction, and the partition plate is clamped between the two clamping arms.
[0009] In one embodiment, the shelf has two opposing limiting portions protruding from both sides of the first assembly opening along the vertical direction, and the extended ends of each limiting portion are connected to the clamping arm.
[0010] In one embodiment, the shelf includes a main body and an auxiliary body. The auxiliary body is connected to at least one side of the main body in the vertical direction. The main body surrounds a first assembly space, and the auxiliary body has a second assembly space. The second assembly space has a second assembly opening on one side of the second assembly space facing the partition plate in the vertical direction. The light-emitting element and the light-diffusing element are disposed in the second assembly space.
[0011] In one embodiment, the light-diffusing element includes a light-diffusing section and a stop section connected to the light-diffusing section. The stop section is angled to the light-diffusing section and surrounds the outer periphery of the light-emitting element. The stop section is connected to the shelf. The light-diffusing section is located on the side of the light-emitting element facing the partition plate.
[0012] In one embodiment, the stop engages with the shelf.
[0013] In one embodiment, the stop portion protrudes to form a protrusion, the shelf has a snap-fit groove, and the protrusion fits against the groove wall of the snap-fit groove.
[0014] In one embodiment, the thickness of the light-diffusing element is h, 0.6 mm ≤ h ≤ 1.2 mm; and / or, the thickness of the partition plate is H, 4 mm ≤ H ≤ 6 mm.
[0015] In one embodiment, the shelf is further provided with a heat dissipation vent, which is connected to the disinfection chamber and the assembly space; the disinfection cabinet also includes a heat dissipation component, which is fitted onto the light-emitting component and extends from the heat dissipation vent. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology 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.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the disinfection cabinet structure provided in this application;
[0018] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the disinfection cabinet provided in this application;
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of one embodiment at point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged view of another embodiment at point A in the middle.
[0021] Reference numerals: 100, disinfection cabinet; 10, cabinet body; 101, disinfection chamber; 11, back panel; 20, door; 30, shelf; 301, main body; 3011, first assembly space; 3012, first assembly port; 302, auxiliary part; 3021, second assembly space; 3022, second assembly port; 31, limiting part; 32, clamping arm; 33, snap-fit groove; 40, light-emitting element; 50, light-diffusing element; 51, light-diffusing part; 52, stop part; 521, protrusion; 60, partition plate; 70, trigger element. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0023] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "attached to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This application provides a disinfection cabinet 100, which includes a cabinet body 10 with a disinfection chamber 101. Tableware is placed in the disinfection chamber 101 for disinfection, so as to realize the repeated use of tableware.
[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the disinfection cabinet 100 further includes a shelf 30 and a partition 60. The shelf 30 is disposed on the cavity wall of the disinfection chamber 101, and the partition 60 is connected to the shelf 30. The shelf 30 can provide support for the assembly of the partition 60, so that the partition 60 is stably assembled in the disinfection chamber 101, dividing the space in the disinfection chamber 101, realizing the full utilization of the space in the disinfection chamber 101, and the partition 60 can also effectively support the tableware.
[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the shelf 30 further includes a first assembly space 3011 and a first assembly opening 3012 communicating with the first assembly space 3011; a light-emitting element 40 is disposed in the first assembly space 3011; and a light-diffusing element 50 is disposed in the first assembly space 3011, located on the outer periphery of the light-emitting element 40 facing the disinfection chamber 101. Thus, the shelf 30 can accommodate the light-emitting element 40 within the first assembly space 3011. The light emitted by the light-emitting element 40, after passing through the light-diffusing element 50, can be evenly diffused outward from the first assembly opening 3012. Since the partition plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting material, light can pass through the partition plate 60, achieving an illumination function. For example, the light-emitting element 40 can be a light strip or a lamp tube.
[0030] In summary, by providing a first assembly space 3011 within the shelf 30 to integrate the light-emitting element 40 and the light-diffusing element 50 into the shelf 30, the shelf 30 not only assembles and fixes the partition plate 60 but also provides illumination through the light-emitting element 40 within the first assembly space 3011, thus improving space utilization. Furthermore, the light-diffusing element 50 helps to evenly distribute light, making the light softer, which is beneficial for protecting the eyes and enhancing the user experience.
[0031] For ease of explanation, the first direction, the vertical direction, and the depth direction of the cabinet 10 are set perpendicular to each other. The vertical direction is the height direction of the cabinet 10. The explanation is based on the first direction as the x-axis, the depth direction of the cabinet 10 as the y-axis, and the height direction of the cabinet 10 as the z-axis.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the disinfection cabinet 100 also includes a door 20 rotatably connected to the cabinet body 10. A trigger 70 is provided on the side of the cabinet body 10 facing the door 20. The light-emitting element 40 can be turned off after the door 20 closes and contacts the trigger 70, and turned on after the door 20 opens and disengages from the trigger 70. In other words, the light-emitting element 40 opens and closes with the opening and closing of the door 20, achieving energy saving while providing illumination.
[0033] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the light-diffusing element 50 includes a light-diffusing section 51 and a stop section 52 connected to the light-diffusing section 51. The stop section 52 is set at an angle to the light-diffusing section 51 and surrounds the outer periphery of the light-emitting element 40. The stop section 52 is connected to the shelf 30 to achieve stable assembly of the light-diffusing element 50 in the first assembly space 3011, reduce the shaking of the light-diffusing element 50, and allow the light to propagate smoothly. The light-diffusing section 51 is disposed on the side of the light-emitting element 40 facing the partition plate 60 so that the light is uniformly diffused toward the partition plate 60.
[0034] In a further embodiment, the stop 52 is snapped into the shelf 30, making disassembly and assembly easier. This allows the light diffuser 50 to be removed and replaced in a timely manner when the light-emitting element 40 is damaged.
[0035] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the stop portion 52 is provided with a protrusion 521, and the shelf 30 is provided with a snap-fit groove 33. The protrusion 521 fits against the groove wall of the snap-fit groove 33. The cooperation between the protrusion 521 and the snap-fit groove 33 can effectively limit the light-diffusing component 50 of the shelf 30 and promote the assembly stability of the light-diffusing component 50.
[0036] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, more specifically, the surface of the protrusion 521 can be set as a spherical surface, and the snap-fit groove 33 is set as a structure that matches the protrusion 521 to increase the contact area, reduce stress concentration, avoid sharp collisions, and help protect the structure.
[0037] In some embodiments, the first assembly space 3011 extends through the shelf 30 along the length direction of the shelf 30 toward the back panel 11 of the cabinet 10, so that the light diffuser 50, the light emitting element 40 and the partition plate 60 can be assembled from the through opening of the shelf 30, and the assembled shelf 30 can abut against the back panel 11, and the back panel 11 limits the light diffuser 50, the light emitting element 40 and the partition plate 60 along the length direction of the shelf 30.
[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the thickness of the light homogenizer 50 is h, where 0.6 mm ≤ h ≤ 1.2 mm. This setting ensures that the light homogenizer 50 achieves uniform light while maintaining light transmittance. For example, h = 0.6 mm, 1 mm, or 1.2 mm.
[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the thickness of the divider 60 is H, where 4mm ≤ H ≤ 6mm. This setting ensures that the divider 60 provides stable support for the tableware while maintaining its light transmittance, reducing deformation, and ensuring lighting effect. For example, H = 4mm, 5mm, or 6mm.
[0040] In an optional embodiment, the shelf 30 is also provided with a heat dissipation vent, which is connected to the disinfection chamber 101 and the first assembly space 3011, so that the heat generated by the light-emitting element 40 can be dissipated from the heat dissipation vent, thereby extending the service life of the light-emitting element 40.
[0041] Furthermore, the disinfection cabinet 100 also includes a heat dissipation component, which is fitted onto the light-emitting component 40 and extends from the heat dissipation vent to increase the heat dissipation area and improve the heat dissipation effect. For example, the heat dissipation component can be configured as fins.
[0042] In a specific embodiment, the shelf 30 is made of aluminum profile, which has a high thermal conductivity and can also dissipate heat.
[0043] like Figure 3As shown, in an optional embodiment, the shelf 30 has a recessed groove along a first direction on one side wall facing the disinfection chamber 101. The groove defines a first assembly space 3011, and the opening of the groove defines a first assembly port 3012. The edge of the partition plate 60 extends into the first assembly space 3011 through the first assembly port 3012. This allows light to enter the partition plate 60 from the edge of the partition plate 60 through the first assembly port 3012 and then pass outward from the partition plate 60, resulting in a large injection area and propagation area, thus promoting the outward dispersion of light. Furthermore, the partition plate 60 abuts against the light diffuser 50, which facilitates the direct propagation of light, allowing light to directly enter the partition plate 60 from the light diffuser 50, ensuring brightness. At the same time, it also facilitates the assembly and fixation of the light diffuser 50.
[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, in a further embodiment, the shelf 30 has clamping arms 32 protruding from both sides of the first assembly opening 3012 along the vertical direction. The partition plate 60 is clamped between the two clamping arms 32, which can restrict the movement of the partition plate 60 in the vertical direction, thereby reducing the shaking of the partition plate 60. The vertical direction is the thickness direction of the partition plate 60.
[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the first assembly port 3012 is provided with limiting parts 31 protruding from both sides along the vertical direction. Each limiting part 31 is connected to a clamping arm 32 at its extended end. The limiting parts 31 limit the assembly of the light-diffusing component 50 in the first assembly space 3011, preventing the light-diffusing component 50 from coming out of the first assembly port 3012.
[0046] like Figure 4As shown, in a further embodiment, the shelf 30 includes a main body 301 and an auxiliary body 302. The auxiliary body 302 is connected to at least one side of the main body 301 along the vertical direction. The main body 301 surrounds a first assembly space 3011, and the auxiliary body 302 provides a second assembly space 3021. The second assembly space 3021 has a second assembly opening 3022 on the side facing the partition plate 60 along the vertical direction. A light-emitting element 40 and a light-diffusing element 50 are provided in the second assembly space 3021. This arrangement allows for the addition of a light-emitting element 40 to the main body 301, thereby enhancing the light-emitting area and illumination intensity. Specifically, after light is emitted from the second assembly space 3021, it can pass through the surface of the partition plate 60 along the thickness direction. Combined with the light-emitting element 40 and the light-diffusing element 50 provided in the first assembly space 3011, light can enter both the sides and the surface of the partition plate 60, thereby enhancing the brightness of the partition plate 60 and improving the illumination intensity. In a specific embodiment, a second mounting port 3022 is provided on the clamping arm 32. Correspondingly, the length of the clamping arm 32 can be adaptively extended to facilitate the setting of the auxiliary part 302, and at the same time, it can also enhance the support effect on the partition plate 60.
[0047] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0048] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A disinfection cabinet, comprising a cabinet body having a disinfection chamber, characterized in that, The disinfection cabinet includes: A shelf (30) is provided on the cavity wall of the disinfection chamber (101). The shelf (30) is provided with a first assembly space (3011) and a first assembly port (3012) communicating with the first assembly space (3011). A light-emitting element (40) is disposed in the first assembly space (3011); A light-diffusing element (50) is disposed in the first assembly space (3011) and on the outer periphery of the light-emitting element (40) facing the disinfection chamber (101); A partition (60) is connected to the shelf (30), and the partition (60) is made of a light-transmitting material.
2. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shelf (30) has a recessed groove along a first direction on one side wall facing the disinfection chamber (101), the groove defining the first assembly space (3011), and the groove opening defining the first assembly port (3012). The edge of the partition plate (60) extends through the first assembly port (3012) into the first assembly space (3011) and abuts against the light-diffusing component (50).
3. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shelf (30) has clamping arms (32) protruding on both sides of the first assembly port (3012) in the vertical direction, and the partition plate (60) is clamped between the two clamping arms (32).
4. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, On the shelf (30), there are limiting parts (31) protruding from both sides of the first assembly port (3012) in the vertical direction, and the extended ends of each limiting part (31) are connected to the clamping arm (32).
5. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shelf (30) includes a main body (301) and an auxiliary body (302). The auxiliary body (302) is connected to at least one side of the main body (301) along the vertical direction. The main body (301) surrounds the first assembly space (3011). The auxiliary body (302) is provided with a second assembly space (3021). The second assembly space (3021) is provided with a second assembly opening (3022) on the side of the second assembly space (3021) facing the partition plate (60) along the vertical direction. The light-emitting element (40) and the light-diffusing element (50) are provided in the second assembly space (3021).
6. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, The light-diffusing component (50) includes a light-diffusing part (51) and a stop part (52) connected to the light-diffusing part (51). The stop part (52) is set at an angle to the light-diffusing part (51) and surrounds the outer periphery of the light-emitting component (40). The stop part (52) is connected to the shelf (30). The light-diffusing part (51) is located on the side of the light-emitting component (40) facing the partition plate (60).
7. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The stop (52) engages with the shelf (30).
8. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that, The stop (52) is provided with a protrusion (521), and the shelf (30) is provided with a snap-fit groove (33), and the protrusion (521) fits against the groove wall of the snap-fit groove (33).
9. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the light-diffusing element (50) is h, 0.6 mm ≤ h ≤ 1.2 mm; and / or the thickness of the partition plate (60) is H, 4 mm ≤ H ≤ 6 mm.
10. The disinfection cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shelf (30) is also provided with a heat dissipation vent, which is connected to the disinfection chamber (101) and the first assembly space (3011); The disinfection cabinet also includes a heat dissipation component, which is fitted onto the light-emitting component (40) and extends from the heat dissipation port.