Tableware box with hot air drying function

By installing a ventilation back panel and air guide plate inside the tableware box, and using a single blower to achieve uniform distribution of hot air, the problem of uneven hot air distribution in the tableware box is solved, improving the drying effect and hygiene safety, while reducing costs.

CN223994878UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17GUANGDONG YUBAO TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-03-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing hot air drying function of tableware boxes has the problem of uneven hot air distribution, resulting in some tableware not being fully dried, and the cost is relatively high.

Method used

A blower is used and a ventilation back panel is installed in the box near the back of the drying chamber. The front side of the ventilation back panel is equipped with a protrusion and an air guide plate. The hot air blown out by the blower is evenly distributed through the air guide plate and ventilation holes. Combined with the symmetrical design of the air guide plate, it ensures that the hot air is evenly distributed in the drying chamber.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform drying of tableware, reduces drying dead spots, lowers manufacturing costs, and improves the hygiene, safety, and lifespan of tableware.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tableware box with a hot air drying function. The tableware box comprises a box body, the front face of the box body is open, a door plate is hinged to the front face of the box body, a drying cavity is formed in the box body, a heating cavity is formed in the position, close to the top of the drying cavity, in the box body, and an air feeder and a heating wire are installed in the heating cavity. A ventilation back plate is installed in the box body and close to the back face of the drying cavity, a plurality of protruding parts are arranged on the front side face of the ventilation back plate, a plurality of ventilation holes are formed in the protruding parts, and air guide plates corresponding to the protruding parts are arranged on the back side of the ventilation back plate. The hot air enters the drying cavity from the ventilation holes of the protruding parts corresponding to the air guide plates, so that the hot air is evenly distributed in the drying cavity, and the drying effect is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a tableware drying device, and more particularly to a tableware box with hot air drying function. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, general tableware boxes only have the function of storing and organizing tableware. However, tableware boxes with hot air drying function on the market have a hot air device set at the top or bottom of the tableware box. They achieve drying by conveying hot air from top to bottom or bottom to top. However, a large amount of hot air accumulates on the side away from the blower, while the amount of hot air on the side closer to the blower is not sufficient. As a result, some of the tableware is dried while some is still wet.

[0003] To ensure even drying, multiple hot air fans are usually installed on the back of the tableware box. For example, patent document CN221931912U discloses a tableware rack with two sets of axial flow fans on the back of the box. The axial flow fans blow hot air evenly onto the tableware. However, this method is relatively expensive. Utility Model Content

[0004] A cutlery box is a kitchen utensil used to store and organize tableware. It usually consists of multiple shelves and can be used to hold bowls, plates, cups and other tableware. If the tableware is not drained of water before being placed in the cutlery box, bacteria will grow on the tableware. If the user uses it directly, it may cause intestinal infection. In addition, some wooden tableware is prone to mold when exposed to moisture for a long time, which will affect its service life.

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a tableware box with hot air drying function.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0007] A tableware box with a hot air drying function includes a box body with an open front and a door panel hinged to the front of the box body. A drying chamber is provided inside the box body, and a heating chamber is provided inside the box body near the top of the drying chamber. A blower and a heating wire are installed in the heating chamber. A ventilation back panel is installed inside the box body near the back of the drying chamber. The blower delivers air heated by the heating wire into the drying chamber through the ventilation back panel.

[0008] Compared to existing tableware racks that use two sets of axial flow fans, this application's tableware box uses only one blower, thus reducing manufacturing costs. Furthermore, a ventilation back panel is installed inside the box near the back of the drying chamber. The front side of the ventilation back panel has several circular protrusions with ventilation holes. A guide plate corresponding to the protrusions is located on the back side of the ventilation back panel. The hot air blown by the blower passes through the guide plate and enters the drying chamber through the ventilation holes of the corresponding protrusions, ensuring even distribution of hot air within the drying chamber, improving the drying effect, and solving the problem of some tableware remaining wet while others are dried.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the air guide plate is based on the horizontal center line of the ventilation back panel, with symmetrical air guide plates on both sides of the horizontal center line and an included angle of 90 degrees between the two sides. The air guide plate is also based on the vertical center line of the ventilation back panel, with symmetrical air guide plates on both sides of the vertical center line and an included angle of 90 degrees between the two sides. This allows the hot air entering the drying chamber from the ventilation back panel to be evenly guided in all directions, avoiding hot air concentration in certain areas, thereby achieving a more uniform drying effect and ensuring that all parts of the tableware are fully exposed to the hot air, reducing drying dead zones.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the length of the air guide plate is equal to the diameter of the protrusion.

[0011] As a further improvement of this invention, an air inlet is provided on the top of the housing. This provides a continuous and stable air supply to the heating wire and blower inside the heating chamber, ensuring the normal operation of the hot air drying function.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, a bottom plate is installed inside the box near the bottom of the drying chamber. The bottom plate has several arc-shaped recesses, and drainage holes are provided in the recesses. A water collection box is installed on the box corresponding to the bottom plate.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model has a drying chamber inside the box, a heating chamber at the top of the drying chamber, and a blower and heating wire installed inside the heating chamber; a ventilation back plate is installed on the back of the drying chamber, and several protrusions are provided on the front side of the ventilation back plate, with several ventilation holes on the protrusions. A guide plate corresponding to the protrusions is provided on the back side of the ventilation back plate. When the hot air blown out by the blower passes through the guide plate, it enters the drying chamber through the ventilation holes of the protrusions corresponding to the guide plate, so that the hot air is evenly distributed in the drying chamber and the drying effect is improved. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the ventilation back panel.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the ventilation back panel (back side facing up). Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0022] It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0023] The following describes some embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 6 A tableware box with a hot air drying function includes a box body 1, which is open at the front. A door panel 2 is hinged to the front of the box body 1. Specifically, the upper end of the door panel 2 is hinged to the top of the box body 1. The user can open the door panel 2 by lifting it for convenient use. A drying chamber 11 is provided inside the box body 1. A heating chamber 12 is provided inside the box body 1 near the top of the drying chamber 11. A blower 3 and a heating wire 4 are installed in the heating chamber 12. A ventilation back panel 5 is installed inside the box body 1 near the back of the drying chamber 11. The blower 3 delivers air heated by the heating wire 4 into the drying chamber 11 through the ventilation back panel 5. During use, when there is a lot of water on the surface of the tableware, the heating wire 4 and the blower 3 are activated. The heating wire 4 heats the gas in the heating chamber 12, and the blower 3 blows the hot air towards the tableware, achieving heating and drying of the tableware. This effectively kills bacteria and improves the hygiene and safety of the tableware.

[0025] As a further improvement of this utility model, the front side of the ventilation back panel 5 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 51, each protrusion 51 being circular and having a plurality of ventilation holes 52. The back side of the ventilation back panel 5 is provided with air guide plates 53 corresponding to the protrusions 51. Specifically, the air guide plates 53 are symmetrical on both sides of the horizontal center line of the ventilation back panel 5, with an included angle of 90 degrees. The air guide plates 53 are also symmetrical on both sides of the vertical center line of the ventilation back panel 5, with an included angle of 90 degrees. When the hot air blown out by the blower 3 passes through the air guide plate 53, part of the hot air enters the drying chamber 11 through the ventilation hole 52 of the protrusion 51 corresponding to the air guide plate 53, while the other part of the hot air is blocked by the air guide plate 53 and circulates on the back side of the ventilation back plate. The circulating hot air will continue to find a path to enter the drying chamber 11 again through the ventilation hole 52, avoiding the hot air from concentrating in certain areas, thereby achieving a more uniform drying effect and ensuring that all parts of the tableware can fully contact the hot air and reduce drying dead corners.

[0026] As a further improvement of this utility model, a plurality of ventilation holes 54 are provided on both sides of the ventilation back plate 5. The ventilation holes 54 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the ventilation back plate 5, which further increases the air blowing area of ​​the ventilation back plate 5 and improves the drying efficiency.

[0027] As a further improvement of this utility model, the length of the air guide plate 53 is equal to the diameter of the protrusion 51.

[0028] As a further improvement of this utility model, an air inlet 13 is provided on the top of the housing 1. This provides a continuous and stable air source for the heating wire 4 and the blower 3 in the heating chamber 12, ensuring the normal operation of the hot air drying function.

[0029] As a further improvement of this utility model, a base plate 6 is fixedly installed inside the box body 1 near the bottom of the drying chamber 11. The base plate 6 is provided with several arc-shaped recesses 61, and drainage holes 62 are provided in the recesses 61. A water collection box 7 is installed on the box body 1 corresponding to the base plate 6. In this embodiment, the water collection box 7 can adopt conventional technology and be installed on the base plate 6 with a pull-out structure for user convenience.

[0030] As a further improvement of this utility model, the back of the ventilation back panel 5 is provided with a plurality of plug-in posts 55, and the box body 1 is provided with a fixing post corresponding to the plug-in post 55. The fixing post is provided with a plug-in groove adapted to the shape of the plug-in post 55. After assembly, the plug-in post 55 is inserted into the plug-in groove, and the assembly structure is simple.

[0031] In this utility model, a divider rack for placing tableware can be placed inside the drying chamber 11, such as the rack disclosed in patent publication number CN221931912U. The rack has dividers welded at equal intervals inside, and the dividers and the rack are made of stainless steel, which makes it convenient for users to place tableware.

[0032] In this utility model, the box body 1 has a groove at the bottom of the front side near the door panel 2. After assembly, a vent hole 14 is formed between the door panel 2 and the groove. On the one hand, during drying, some of the hot air in the drying chamber 11 can be discharged through the vent hole 14 to promote air circulation and improve the drying effect. On the other hand, after drying, the user can lift the door panel 2 through the vent hole 14 to open the door panel 2 for user convenience.

[0033] In this invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more items unless otherwise expressly defined. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. The terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "linking" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "assembled on," "mounted on," "fixed to," or "set on" 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 herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0035] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tableware box with hot air drying function, comprising a box body (1), the front of the box body (1) is open, a door plate (2) is hinged to the front of the box body (1), characterized in that The box (1) is provided with a drying cavity (11), the box (1) is provided with a heating cavity (12) near the top of the drying cavity (11), the heating cavity (12) is provided with a blower (3) and a heating wire (4);The box (1) is provided with a ventilation backboard (5) near the back of the drying cavity (11), the blower (3) sends the air heated by the heating wire (4) into the drying cavity (11) through the ventilation backboard (5).

2. The tableware box with a hot air drying function according to claim 1, characterized in that The front side of the ventilation backboard (5) is provided with a plurality of protruding parts (51), the protruding parts (51) are circular, the protruding parts (51) are provided with a plurality of ventilation holes (52), and the back side of the ventilation backboard (5) is provided with a corresponding air deflector (53).

3. The tableware box with a hot air drying function according to claim 2, characterized in that The air deflector (53) is based on the transverse center line of the ventilation backboard (5), the air deflectors (53) on both sides of the transverse center line are symmetrical, and the included angle of the air deflectors (53) on both sides is 90 degrees.

4. The tableware box with a hot air drying function according to claim 2, wherein The air deflector (53) is based on the vertical center line of the ventilation backboard (5), the air deflectors (53) on both sides of the vertical center line are symmetrical, and the included angle of the air deflectors (53) on both sides is 90 degrees.

5. The tableware box with a hot air drying function according to claim 2, wherein The length of the air deflector (53) is equal to the diameter of the protruding part (51).

6. The tableware box with a hot air drying function according to claim 1, wherein The top of the box (1) is provided with an air inlet hole (13).

7. The tableware box with a hot air drying function according to claim 1, wherein The box (1) is provided with a bottom plate (6) near the bottom of the drying cavity (11), the bottom plate (6) is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped recesses (61), and the recesses (61) are provided with drainage holes (62).

8. The tableware drying box according to claim 7, wherein The box (1) is provided with a water collecting box (7) corresponding to the bottom plate (6).

Citation Information

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    CN221931912U