Cleaning cabinet with automatically opened door body

By introducing sensors and push-rod ejection mechanisms into the cleaning cabinet, combined with torsion springs and damping components, the automatic opening of the cleaning cabinet door is achieved, solving the hygiene and convenience problems caused by manual operation, and improving the user experience and equipment durability.

CN223886516UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10ZHONGSHAN YOUYI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423229066.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The doors of existing cleaning cabinets need to be opened manually, which leads to hand contamination and inconvenience, affecting hygiene and user experience.

Method used

The system employs a sensor and push rod mechanism, combined with a torsion spring assembly and a damping assembly. By tapping the cabinet, the sensor is triggered, and the push rod opens the cabinet door. The torsion spring and damper then enable the cabinet door to automatically flip and buffer, eliminating the need for manual operation.

Benefits of technology

This eliminates the need to manually open the cabinet door, improving hygiene and ease of use, reducing collision noise, and extending equipment lifespan.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a clean-keeping cabinet with a door body capable of being opened automatically. The clean-keeping cabinet comprises a cabinet body and a cabinet door connected with the cabinet body in a rotatable opening and closing mode. The switch cabinet is characterized in that the cabinet body is provided with an inductor capable of receiving a knocking signal, the cabinet body is provided with a push rod ejection mechanism, the push rod ejection mechanism is connected with the inductor and can eject the cabinet door open, a torsional spring assembly and a damping assembly are connected between the cabinet body and the cabinet door, and the cabinet door is connected with the torsional spring assembly. The cabinet door can be overturned to a set opening angle under the action of the torsional spring assembly and the damping assembly after being opened through ejection, and the cabinet body and the cabinet door are provided with magnetic attraction assemblies which can be connected in a magnetic attraction mode. According to the utility model, the inductor and the push rod push-out mechanism are arranged on the cabinet body, so that a user can trigger the inductor to perceive a knocking signal only by slightly knocking the cabinet body, and the push rod push-out mechanism ejects the cabinet door open without manually pulling the cabinet door, so that the operation is convenient, the direct contact with the surface of the cabinet door is avoided, and the sanitation performance of the clean-keeping cabinet is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning cabinet technology, and more specifically to a cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door. Background Technology

[0002] Existing cleaning cabinets are typically used for storing and sterilizing tableware, but in practice, users often need to manually open the doors. Currently, the known method for opening cleaning cabinet doors is manual pulling. The opening angle depends on the angle and range of the pull, and for some top-and-bottom opening doors, the door must be pulled a certain distance before gravity forces it open further, failing to achieve a truly convenient opening method. Furthermore, in environments requiring cleanliness and hygiene, manual opening can lead to dirt or bacteria from hands contaminating the cabinet door and tableware inside, negatively impacting the user experience. To meet users' convenience needs and improve the durability and hygiene of the equipment, a cleaning cabinet design that automatically senses a tap signal and opens the door is essential. Through reasonable mechanical design and damping protection, both efficiency and product quality can be improved. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door includes a cabinet body and a cabinet door that can be rotatably opened and closed; characterized in that: the cabinet body is equipped with a sensor capable of receiving knocking signals, the cabinet body is equipped with a push rod ejection mechanism, the push rod ejection mechanism is connected to the sensor and can push open the cabinet door, a torsion spring assembly and a damping assembly are connected between the cabinet body and the cabinet door, after the cabinet door is pushed open, it can be flipped to a set opening angle by the action of the torsion spring assembly and the damping assembly, and the cabinet body and the cabinet door are equipped with a magnetic attachment assembly that can be magnetically connected.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the torsion spring assembly includes a torsion spring shaft connecting the cabinet body and the cabinet door, and at least two torsion springs sleeved on the torsion spring shaft; the damping assembly includes a first damper and a second damper disposed on the cabinet body.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the cabinet door is provided with a shaft fixing part for fixing the torsion spring shaft, and the spring arm at one end of the torsion spring can be engaged with the shaft fixing part.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the cabinet door is provided with a connecting buckle that matches the torsion spring, and the spring arm at one end of the torsion spring extends outward and connects with the connecting buckle.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment, the first damper and the second damper are respectively connected to the two ends of the torsion spring shaft, and the cabinet door can be slowly opened and closed through the first damper, the second damper, and the torsion spring shaft.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the push rod ejection mechanism includes a motor, a push rod pressure plate, a push rod, and a return spring. The push rod is fixed to the cabinet via the push rod pressure plate. The motor is connected to the push rod and can drive the push rod to move. The return spring is sleeved on the push rod and abuts against the cabinet and the push rod pressure plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the cabinet is provided with an ejection hole through which a push rod can move and pass, and the push rod can push and open the cabinet door when it is ejected through the ejection hole.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the cabinet is equipped with a control circuit, which is connected to the push rod ejection mechanism and the sensor.

[0013] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] This invention utilizes a sensor and push-rod mechanism on the cabinet body. Users simply tap the cabinet to trigger the sensor, which then pushes the door open, eliminating the need for manual pulling. This simplifies operation and avoids direct contact with the door surface, improving the hygiene performance of the cleaning cabinet. By incorporating a torsion spring and damping components, the door automatically rotates to a set angle after being pushed open. Simultaneously, the first and second dampers provide smooth buffering during the opening and closing process, effectively reducing collision noise and extending the equipment's lifespan. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the cabinet door in the open state of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the cabinet door in the closed state of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the cabinet door in the closed state of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4This is a side view of the cabinet door in the open state of this utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals: 100, Cabinet body; 200, Cabinet door; 120, Push rod ejection mechanism; 310, Torsion spring shaft; 320, Torsion spring; 410, First damper; 420, Second damper; 210, Shaft fixing part; 220, Connecting buckle; 121, Motor; 122, Push rod pressure plate; 123, Push rod; 124, Return spring; 130, Ejection hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the invention.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1-4The figure includes a cabinet body 100 and a rotatable, openable cabinet door 200 connected to the cabinet body 100. Only the inner shell of the cabinet body 100 and cabinet door 200 is shown in the figure; the outer shell is ignored to fully demonstrate the connection structure of each component. Generally, the cabinet body 100 has a cavity for accommodating tableware and a cleaning and disinfection device for cleaning or disinfecting the tableware. The cabinet body 100 has an opening near the cabinet door 200, which can be closed to seal the internal cavity of the cabinet body 100, ensuring the cleanliness of the tableware. The cabinet door 200 is rotatably connected to the cabinet body 100, and its lower end is connected to the cabinet body 100. The cabinet body 100 is equipped with a sensor that can receive knocking signals, and a push rod ejection mechanism 120 is provided on the cabinet body 100. The push rod ejection mechanism is electrically connected to the sensor and can open and close the cabinet door 200. The cabinet body 100 and cabinet door 200 are connected by a torsion spring assembly and a damping assembly. After the cabinet door 200 is opened, it can be flipped to a set opening angle by the action of the torsion spring assembly and the damping assembly. The cabinet body 100 and cabinet door 200 are equipped with a magnetic attraction assembly that can be magnetically connected. The magnetic attraction assembly is usually composed of two sets of magnets or one set of magnets and one set of magnetic metal. The magnets or magnetic metal are respectively installed on the top of the cabinet door 200 near the cabinet door 200 and on the cabinet body 100 near the cabinet door 200. The positions of the magnets and the magnet / magnetic metal are corresponding. When the cabinet door 200 is closed to the cabinet body 100, the magnetic attraction assembly can keep the cabinet door 200 and the cabinet body 100 in a closed state. In addition, when the cabinet door 200 is close to the closed state, the cabinet door 200 will be attracted and automatically closed due to the magnetic attraction. The principle of this utility model is as follows: after the user taps the cabinet 100, the sensor detects the tapping signal, and the push rod push mechanism 120 is instructed to push open the cabinet door 200. The cabinet door 200 is opened to leave the range of magnetic attraction and is automatically opened by gravity through the action of the torsion spring assembly and the damping assembly.

[0025] Furthermore, the torsion spring assembly includes a torsion spring shaft 310 connecting the cabinet body 100 and the cabinet door 200, and two torsion springs 320 sleeved on the torsion spring shaft 310. The number of torsion springs 320 is not limited to this embodiment. The damping assembly includes a first damper 410 and a second damper 420 disposed on the cabinet body 100. The cabinet door 200 is provided with a shaft fixing part 210 for fixing the torsion spring shaft 310. The spring arm at one end of one of the torsion springs 320 can form a locking position with the shaft fixing part 210. The cabinet door 200 is rotatably connected to the cabinet body 100 through the torsion spring shaft 310. The connection end between the cabinet body 100 and the cabinet door 200 is located below, so the top of the cabinet door 200 can be opened outwards. Two torsion springs 320 are respectively sleeved on the left and right sides of the torsion spring shaft 310. The two torsion springs 320 are located on both sides of the shaft fixing part 210. The torsion spring shaft 310 is fixed on the shaft fixing part 210. The spring arms of the two torsion springs 320 near the shaft fixing part 210 form a hook-like structure. This hook-like structure can be locked with the shaft fixing part 210. The shaft fixing part 210 serves as a support structure for one end of the spring arm of the torsion spring 320. The cabinet door 200 is provided with two connecting buckles 220 that match the torsion springs 320. The spring arm of one end of the torsion spring 320 extends outward and connects with the connecting buckle 220. The spring arm of the torsion spring 320, located away from the pivot fixing part 210, extends towards the top of the cabinet door 200, with the end of the spring arm contacting the outer side of the cabinet door 200. Two connecting buckles 220 are symmetrically arranged, and the connecting buckles 220 have a hook-like structure. The spring arm of the torsion spring 320 is embedded in the connecting buckle 220 to prevent excessive displacement. The two torsion springs 320 work together to provide force, which can prevent the individual structure from deforming or breaking due to long-term stress.

[0026] Furthermore, the first damper 410 and the second damper 420 are respectively connected to the two ends of the torsion spring shaft 310, providing balanced resistance, which slows down the opening and closing speed of the cabinet door 200, reduces collision noise, and extends its service life. The first damper 410 and the second damper 420 are mechanical dampers. In other embodiments, they can be pneumatic dampers or hydraulic dampers. When the cabinet door 200 is pushed open, it can automatically and slowly open under the action of gravity through the first damper 410, the second damper 420, the torsion spring shaft 310, and the cooperating torsion spring 320. The opening angle of the cabinet door 200 can be changed by setting torsion springs 320 with different torque specifications. The greater the torque of the torsion spring 320, the smaller the opening angle of the cabinet door 200. At the same time, a limiting structure can be set on the cabinet body 100 or the cabinet door to limit the opening angle of the cabinet door 200 to meet the usage needs of different users.

[0027] Furthermore, the ejection mechanism 120 includes a motor 121, a push rod plate 122, a push rod 123, and a return spring 124. The push rod 123 is fixed to the top of the cabinet 100 via the push rod plate 122. The motor 121 is connected to the push rod 123 and can drive the push rod 123 to move back and forth. The return spring 124 is sleeved on the push rod 123 and abuts against the cabinet 100 and the push rod plate 122. The return spring 124 can provide output force to reset the push rod 123. The cabinet 100 is provided with an ejection hole 130 through which the push rod 123 can move. When pushed out through the ejection hole 130, the cabinet door 200 can be pushed and opened. The ejection hole 130 is located on the outer edge above the opening of the cabinet body 100. The cabinet body 100 is equipped with a control circuit, which is connected to the push rod ejection mechanism 120 and the sensor. After the sensor receives the knocking signal, it transmits the signal through the control circuit and issues a command to the motor 121. The motor 121 pushes the push rod 123 to move closer to the cabinet door 200. The push rod 123 can move forward stably under the push rod pressure plate 122. The push rod 123 protrudes outward through the ejection hole 130 and pushes open the cabinet door 200.

[0028] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door, comprising a cabinet body (100) and a cabinet door (200) that is rotatably connected to the cabinet body (100); characterized in that: The cabinet (100) is equipped with a sensor that can receive knocking signals. The cabinet (100) is equipped with a push rod ejection mechanism (120). The push rod ejection mechanism (120) is connected to the sensor and can push open the cabinet door (200). A torsion spring assembly and a damping assembly are connected between the cabinet (100) and the cabinet door (200). After the cabinet door (200) is pushed open, it can be flipped to a set opening angle by the action of the torsion spring assembly and the damping assembly. The cabinet (100) and the cabinet door (200) are equipped with a magnetic attachment assembly that can be magnetically connected.

2. The cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The torsion spring assembly includes a torsion spring shaft (310) connecting the cabinet (100) and the cabinet door (200) and at least two torsion springs (320) sleeved on the torsion spring shaft (310); the damping assembly includes a first damper (410) and a second damper (420) disposed on the cabinet (100).

3. A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cabinet door (200) is provided with a shaft fixing part (210) for fixing the torsion spring shaft (310), and the spring arm at one end of the torsion spring (320) can be locked with the shaft fixing part (210).

4. A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cabinet door (200) is provided with a connecting buckle (220) that matches the torsion spring (320). The spring arm at one end of the torsion spring (320) extends outward and is connected to the connecting buckle (220).

5. A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first damper (410) and the second damper (420) are respectively connected to the two ends of the torsion spring shaft (310). The cabinet door (200) can be slowly opened and closed through the first damper (410), the second damper (420), and the torsion spring shaft (310).

6. A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push rod ejection mechanism (120) includes a motor (121), a push rod pressure plate (122), a push rod (123), and a return spring (124). The push rod (123) is fixed to the cabinet (100) by the push rod pressure plate (122). The motor (121) is connected to the push rod (123) and can drive the push rod (123) to move. The return spring (124) is sleeved on the push rod (123) and abuts against the cabinet (100) and the push rod pressure plate (122).

7. A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cabinet (100) is provided with an ejection hole (130) through which a push rod (123) can move and pass. When the push rod (123) is ejected through the ejection hole (130), it can push and open the cabinet door (200).

8. A cleaning cabinet with an automatically opening door according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cabinet (100) is equipped with a control circuit, which is connected to the push rod ejection mechanism (120) and the sensor.