A sterilizing cabinet without fan

By utilizing the elongated inner liner structure and chimney effect design of the fanless disinfection cabinet, the noise and energy consumption issues of the disinfection cabinet are solved, achieving a quiet and energy-saving disinfection effect.

CN224307595UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02NINGBO MEIGAO KITCHENWARE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO MEIGAO KITCHENWARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

Existing disinfection cabinets cause noise disturbance to users during operation and have high energy consumption.

Method used

A fanless disinfection cabinet is designed, which adopts a narrow and elongated structure with a longitudinal area greater than a transverse area of ​​the inner liner. It utilizes the chimney effect to form natural convection, and accelerates the discharge of hot air by means of bottom air intake and top air exhaust, combined with heating components and graphene layers, thereby avoiding noise and reducing power consumption.

Benefits of technology

It achieves silent operation, reduces noise interference and overall power consumption, and improves disinfection efficiency and energy saving.

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Abstract

This disclosure relates to the field of disinfection cabinet technology, and in particular to a fanless disinfection cabinet. A fanless disinfection cabinet includes: an outer shell assembly with a first air inlet at its bottom; an inner liner disposed inside the outer shell assembly for accommodating items to be disinfected, the longitudinal cross-sectional area of ​​the inner liner being larger than its transverse cross-sectional area; an air inlet mechanism disposed in the cavity between the outer shell assembly and the inner liner, located at the lower part of the inner liner, the air inlet mechanism including an airflow channel, the airflow channel being provided with a heating component for heating the gas in the airflow channel, the airflow channel being connected to both the first air inlet and the bottom of the inner liner; and an air outlet mechanism disposed at the upper part of the inner liner; wherein, no fan is included. The technical solution of this application can directly improve the natural convection speed and accelerate the efficiency of hot air discharge; the disinfection cabinet does not have a fan, which can eliminate the noise of fan operation at the source and avoid noise interference to users.
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Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of disinfection cabinet technology, and in particular to a fanless disinfection cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for infant and toddler health care in modern families, sterilization technology for maternal and infant products has gradually become a focus of attention. A maternal and infant sterilization cabinet is a sterilization device specifically designed for infants and postpartum women. It is mainly used for sterilization and disinfection, effectively killing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, ensuring the hygiene and safety of products for infants and pregnant women.

[0003] Most disinfection cabinets are equipped with fans, which run when the cabinet is in operation. However, the fans often produce considerable noise during operation, which can be quite bothersome for users who are sensitive to noise. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings or problems existing in the prior art, this disclosure provides a fanless disinfection cabinet, which has a simple structure and can operate quietly.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this disclosure to solve the above-mentioned technical problem is: a fanless disinfection cabinet, comprising:

[0006] The housing assembly has a first air inlet at its bottom;

[0007] The inner liner, located inside the outer shell assembly, is used to hold the items to be sterilized. The longitudinal cross-sectional area of ​​the inner liner is greater than its transverse cross-sectional area.

[0008] An air intake mechanism is located in the cavity between the outer shell assembly and the inner liner, and is situated at the lower part of the inner liner. The air intake mechanism includes an airflow channel, and the airflow channel is equipped with a heating component for heating the gas in the airflow channel. The airflow channel is connected to the first air inlet and the bottom of the inner liner, respectively.

[0009] The air outlet mechanism is located at the top of the inner liner;

[0010] This excludes wind turbines.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the air intake mechanism includes a first air intake mechanism, the airflow channel includes a first airflow channel, the heating component includes a first heating component, the first heating component is disposed in the first airflow channel, the first air intake mechanism includes a first housing, the first airflow channel is disposed in the inner cavity of the first housing, the bottom of the first housing is provided with a first air intake part, and the bottom of the inner liner is provided with a second air intake part.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the second air inlet includes a first hollow structure and a second hollow structure. The first hollow structure is disposed opposite to the first air inlet, and the second hollow structure is disposed on the side of the first air inlet. The area ratio of the first hollow structure to the second hollow structure is less than 1:4.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the first heating component is disposed at the bottom of the first box body, a gap is provided between the first heating component and the inner liner, and a graphene layer is disposed on the side of the first heating component facing the inner liner.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the air intake mechanism further includes a second air intake mechanism, the airflow channel further includes a second airflow channel, the heating component includes a second heating component, the second heating component is disposed in the second airflow channel, the second air intake mechanism includes a second housing, the second airflow channel is disposed in the inner cavity of the second housing, the bottom of the second housing is provided with a third air intake, and the bottom of the inner liner is provided with a fourth air intake.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the fourth air inlet includes a third hollow structure and a fourth hollow structure. The third hollow structure is disposed directly opposite the third air inlet, and the fourth hollow structure is disposed on the side of the third air inlet. The area ratio of the third hollow structure to the fourth hollow structure is less than 1:4.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the second heating component is disposed at the bottom of the second box body, a gap is provided between the second heating component and the inner liner, and a graphene layer is disposed on the side of the second heating component facing the inner liner.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the first air inlet is located in the middle of the bottom of the housing assembly, and the first air inlet and the third air inlet are respectively located on both sides of the first air inlet.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the inner liner includes a top wall, two first side walls, a bottom wall, and a second side wall. The top wall and the bottom wall are arranged opposite to each other, the two first side walls are arranged opposite to each other, and the second side wall is located between the two first side walls. The air outlet mechanism includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet. The first air outlet is disposed on the second side wall, and the height of the first air outlet is greater than one-third of the height of the second side wall. The second air outlet is disposed on the top wall.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the first air outlet is a hollow structure arranged along the width direction of the second side wall, and the second air outlet includes at least three air outlet structures arranged along the width direction of the inner liner.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, a cover plate assembly is provided on the top of the housing assembly, and the cover plate assembly is provided with a plurality of vents.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the cover plate assembly includes a square annular frame and a first cover plate, the first cover plate covering the upper part of the square annular frame, a gap being provided between the first cover plate and the square annular frame, and a plurality of vents being provided on at least two sidewalls of the square annular frame.

[0022] Compared with existing products, this application sets the longitudinal cross-sectional area of ​​the inner liner to be larger than the transverse cross-sectional area, making the inner liner form a long and narrow cavity similar to a "chimney". This significantly increases the height of the hot air rising path. At the same time, the first air inlet and air intake mechanism are located at the bottom of the inner liner, and the air outlet mechanism is located at the top of the inner liner. This lengthens the height distance between the airflow starting point and the airflow outlet, directly improving the natural convection speed and accelerating the efficiency of hot air discharge. The disinfection cabinet does not have a fan, which can eliminate the noise of fan operation at the source and avoid noise interference to users. The chimney effect does not require additional electricity to drive the airflow, which can significantly reduce the power consumption of the whole machine and make it more energy-saving and environmentally friendly. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The present application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are drawn only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present application. Furthermore, unless specifically indicated, the drawings are only schematic representations of the composition or structure of the described objects and may contain exaggerated depictions, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fanless disinfection cabinet disclosed herein;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a fanless disinfection cabinet disclosed herein;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ring-shaped frame structure of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner liner structure disclosed herein;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the inner liner of this publication.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Outer shell assembly; 2. Inner liner; 3. Cover plate assembly; 5. First air inlet; 6. First air intake section; 7. First hollow structure; 8. Second hollow structure; 9. Third air intake section; 10. Third hollow structure; 11. Fourth hollow structure; 12. Square ring frame; 13. Exhaust port; 14. First airflow channel; 15. Second airflow channel; 16. First heating component; 17. Second heating component; 19. First air outlet section; 20. Second air outlet section; 21. Top wall; 22. First side wall; 23. Second side wall. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the following detailed, clear, and complete description of this disclosure is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it.

[0032] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 above terms should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this application provides a fanless disinfection cabinet, including an outer shell assembly 1 and an inner liner 2 disposed inside the outer shell assembly 1. The outer shell assembly 1 includes a shell and a door panel. A first air inlet 5 is provided at the bottom of the outer shell assembly 1. The inner liner 2 is used to accommodate items to be disinfected. The disinfection cabinet does not include a fan. The longitudinal cross-sectional area of ​​the inner liner 2 is greater than its transverse cross-sectional area, that is, the height of the inner liner 2 is greater than its width. An air intake mechanism is provided in the cavity between the outer shell assembly 1 and the inner liner 2. The air intake mechanism is located at the lower part of the inner liner 2. Specifically, the air intake mechanism includes an airflow channel. The airflow channel is provided with a heating component for heating the gas in the airflow channel. The airflow channel is connected to the first air inlet 5 and the bottom of the inner liner 2 respectively. An air outlet mechanism for discharging hot air from the inner liner 2 is also provided at the upper part of the inner liner 2. This application sets the longitudinal cross-sectional area of ​​the inner liner 2 to be larger than the transverse cross-sectional area, making the inner liner 2 form a long and narrow cavity similar to a "chimney". This significantly increases the height of the hot air rising path. At the same time, the first air inlet 5 and the air intake mechanism are located at the bottom of the inner liner 2, and the air outlet mechanism is located at the top of the inner liner 2. This lengthens the height distance between the airflow starting point and the airflow outlet. The hot air in the inner liner 2 rises due to its lower density, and the cold air at the bottom is continuously replenished through the first air inlet 5, forming a vertical airflow circulation that does not require external power. This improves the natural convection speed and accelerates the efficiency of hot air discharge. The disinfection cabinet does not have a fan, which can eliminate the noise of fan operation at the source and avoid noise interference to users. The chimney effect does not require additional electricity to drive the airflow, which can significantly reduce the power consumption of the whole machine and make it more energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

[0034] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the air intake mechanism includes a first air intake mechanism, the airflow channel includes a first airflow channel 14, and the heating component includes a first heating component 16. The first heating component 16 is disposed in the first airflow channel 14 for heating the gas in the first airflow channel 14. The first air intake mechanism includes a first housing, the first airflow channel 14 is disposed in the inner cavity of the first housing, a first air intake 6 is disposed at the bottom of the first housing, and a second air intake is disposed at the bottom of the inner liner 2. Specifically, the second air intake includes a first hollow structure 7 and a second hollow structure 8. The first hollow structure 7 is disposed directly opposite the first air intake 6, and the second hollow structure 8 is disposed on the side of the first air intake 6; the area ratio of the first hollow structure 7 to the second hollow structure 8 is less than 1:4. More specifically, the inner liner 2 includes a top wall 21, two first side walls 22, a bottom wall, and a second side wall 23. The second side wall 23 is located on the back of the inner liner 2. The top wall 21 and the bottom wall are disposed opposite each other, the two first side walls 22 are disposed opposite each other, and the second side wall 23 is located between the two first side walls 22. Both the first hollow structure 7 and the second hollow structure 8 are located on the bottom wall. The first hollow structure 7 consists of several spaced circular holes extending from the outer side of the bottom wall towards the second side wall 23. The second hollow structure 8 consists of several spaced elongated holes extending from the outer side of the bottom wall towards the second side wall 23. The first hollow structure 7 faces the first air inlet 6, forming a vertical directional airflow that rises rapidly under the chimney effect. The second hollow structure 8, through side air intake, balances the local negative pressure generated by the high-speed airflow of the first hollow structure 7, preventing airflow turbulence due to pressure imbalance and ensuring that hot air is evenly diffused to the dead corners at the edges of the inner liner 2. The area ratio of the first hollow structure 7 to the second hollow structure 8 is less than 1:4. By limiting the air intake of the first hollow structure 7 to increase the flow rate, and by ensuring sufficient air intake for the second air inlet through the second hollow structure 8, the disinfection cabinet achieves high-flow-rate core disinfection and large-volume coverage.

[0035] Furthermore, the first heating component 16 is disposed at the bottom of the first housing. Gaps are provided between the first heating component 16 and the inner liner 2, and between the first heating component 16 and the bottom of the first housing. A graphene layer is disposed on the side of the first heating component 16 facing the inner liner 2. Specifically, the first heating component 16 is a heating tube, used to heat the gas entering the first airflow channel 14. The heated gas enters the inner liner 2 through the first perforated structure 7 and the second perforated structure 8. By placing the first heating component 16 at the bottom of the first housing, the hot gas flows from bottom to top, forming a chimney effect and enhancing the airflow in the inner liner 2. Gaps are provided between the first heating component 16 and the inner liner 2, and between the first heating component 16 and the bottom of the first housing. These gaps allow the gas in the first airflow channel 14 to fully contact the first heating component 16, improving heating efficiency. More specifically, the first heating component 16 is a plate-like structure with arc-shaped surfaces on both sides. The arc-shaped surfaces guide the airflow, preventing obstruction and accelerating airflow. The graphene layer can accelerate thermal radiation and further improve thermal conversion efficiency.

[0036] Furthermore, the air intake mechanism also includes a second air intake mechanism, the airflow channel also includes a second airflow channel 15, and the heating component includes a second heating component 17. The second heating component 17 is disposed in the second airflow channel 15 and is used to heat the gas in the second airflow channel 15. The second air intake mechanism includes a second housing, the second airflow channel 15 is disposed in the inner cavity of the second housing, a third air intake 9 is disposed at the bottom of the second housing, and a fourth air intake is disposed at the bottom of the inner liner 2. Specifically, the fourth air intake includes a third hollow structure 10 and a fourth hollow structure 11. The third hollow structure 10 is disposed directly opposite the third air intake 9, and the fourth hollow structure 11 is disposed on the side of the third air intake 9. The area ratio of the third hollow structure 10 to the fourth hollow structure 11 is less than 1:4. Both the third hollow structure 10 and the fourth hollow structure 11 are disposed on the bottom wall of the inner liner 2. The third hollow structure 10 consists of several spaced circular holes that extend from the outer side of the bottom wall toward the second side wall 23. The fourth perforated structure 11 consists of several elongated holes spaced apart, extending from the outer side of the bottom wall towards the second side wall 23. The third perforated structure 10 faces the third air inlet 9, forming a vertically directional airflow that rises rapidly under the chimney effect. The fourth perforated structure 11, through side air intake, balances the local negative pressure generated by the high-speed airflow of the third perforated structure 10, preventing airflow turbulence due to pressure imbalance and ensuring that hot air is evenly diffused to the dead corners at the edges of the inner liner 2. The area ratio of the third perforated structure 10 to the fourth perforated structure 11 is less than 1:4. By limiting the air intake of the third perforated structure 10 to increase the flow rate, and by ensuring sufficient air intake for the fourth air inlet through the fourth perforated structure 11, the disinfection cabinet achieves high-flow-rate core disinfection and large-volume coverage.

[0037] Preferably, the second heating component 17 is disposed at the bottom of the second housing, with gaps between the second heating component 17 and the inner liner 2, and between the second heating component 17 and the bottom of the second housing. A graphene layer is disposed on the side of the second heating component 17 facing the inner liner 2. The structure of the second heating component 17 is the same as that of the first heating component 16, and will not be described in detail here.

[0038] The first air inlet 5 is located in the middle of the bottom of the outer casing assembly 1, and the first air inlet 6 and the third air inlet 9 are respectively located on both sides of the first air inlet 5. Outside air enters the outer casing assembly 1 through the first air inlet 5, and then splits into two paths, entering the first airflow channel 14 and the second airflow channel 15 through the first air inlet 6 and the third air inlet 9 respectively. Then, it enters the inner liner 2 through the second air inlet and the fourth air inlet respectively.

[0039] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the air outlet mechanism includes a first air outlet 19 and a second air outlet 20. The first air outlet 19 is disposed on the second side wall 23 of the inner liner 2, and the height of the first air outlet 19 is greater than one-third of the height of the second side wall 23. The second air outlet 20 is disposed on the top wall 21. Specifically, the first air outlet 19 is a hollow structure arranged along the width direction of the second side wall 23, and the second air outlet 20 includes four air outlet structures arranged along the width direction of the inner liner 2. Specifically, the air outlet structure consists of three spaced through holes. The area of ​​the first air outlet 19 is larger than that of the second air outlet 20. The first air outlet 19 is the main air outlet channel. The height of the first air outlet 19 is greater than one-third of the height of the second side wall 23. Setting the height of the first air outlet 19 higher can lengthen the airflow path in the inner liner 2. In addition, the second air outlet 20 can further exhaust the hot air accumulated at the top and prevent the hot air from stagnating. The first air outlet 19 and the second air outlet 20 work together to enhance the chimney effect.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 2-4As shown in the figure, a cover plate assembly 3 is provided on the top of the outer shell assembly 1, and a plurality of exhaust ports 13 are provided on the cover plate assembly 3. The cover plate assembly 3 includes a square annular frame 12 and a first cover plate. The first cover plate covers the upper part of the square annular frame 12, and there is a gap between the first cover plate and the square annular frame 12. The plurality of exhaust ports 13 are provided on three side frames of the square annular frame 12. Specifically, the square annular frame 12 has a "hui" - shaped structure, which includes four side frames. Two side frames are respectively located above the first side wall 22 of the inner container 2, one side frame is located above the second side wall 23 of the inner container 2, and another side frame is located above the disinfection cabinet door panel. The exhaust ports 13 are provided on the two side frames above the first side wall 22 and the side frame above the second side wall 23. The hot air in the inner container 2 enters the space between the inner container 2 and the outer shell assembly 1 through the first air outlet part 19 and the second air outlet part 20, and then is discharged through the exhaust ports 13. A gap is provided between the first cover plate and the square annular frame 12 to facilitate exhaust.

[0041] The above has introduced this application in detail. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand this application and its core idea. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of this application, several improvements and modifications can be made to this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A fanless sterilizer cabinet, characterized by, include: The outer casing assembly (1) has a first air inlet (5) at its bottom; The inner liner (2) is located inside the outer shell assembly (1) and is used to contain items to be disinfected. The longitudinal cross-sectional area of ​​the inner liner (2) is greater than its transverse cross-sectional area. An air intake mechanism is located in the cavity between the outer shell assembly (1) and the inner liner (2), and is located at the lower part of the inner liner (2). The air intake mechanism includes an airflow channel, and the airflow channel is provided with a heating component. The heating component is used to heat the gas in the airflow channel. The airflow channel is connected to the first air inlet (5) and the bottom of the inner liner (2) respectively. The air outlet mechanism is located at the upper part of the inner liner (2); This excludes wind turbines.

2. The fanless sterilizer cabinet of claim 1, wherein, The air intake mechanism includes a first air intake mechanism, the airflow channel includes a first airflow channel (14), the heating component includes a first heating component (16), the first heating component (16) is disposed in the first airflow channel (14), the first air intake mechanism includes a first box body, the first airflow channel (14) is disposed in the inner cavity of the first box body, the bottom of the first box body is provided with a first air intake part (6), and the bottom of the inner liner (2) is provided with a second air intake part.

3. The fanless cabinet of claim 2, wherein, The second air inlet includes a first hollow structure (7) and a second hollow structure (8). The first hollow structure (7) is positioned opposite the first air inlet (6), and the second hollow structure (8) is positioned on the side of the first air inlet (6). The area ratio of the first hollow structure (7) to the second hollow structure (8) is less than 1:

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4. The fanless sterilizer of claim 2, wherein, The first heating component (16) is located at the bottom of the first box body. A gap is provided between the first heating component (16) and the inner liner (2). A graphene layer is provided on the side of the first heating component (16) facing the inner liner (2).

5. The fanless sterilizer of claim 2, wherein, The air intake mechanism also includes a second air intake mechanism, the airflow channel also includes a second airflow channel (15), the heating component includes a second heating component (17), the second heating component (17) is disposed in the second airflow channel (15), the second air intake mechanism includes a second box body, the second airflow channel (15) is disposed in the inner cavity of the second box body, the bottom of the second box body is provided with a third air intake part (9), and the bottom of the inner liner (2) is provided with a fourth air intake part.

6. The fanless cabinet of claim 5, wherein, The fourth air inlet includes a third hollow structure (10) and a fourth hollow structure (11). The third hollow structure (10) is positioned opposite the third air inlet (9), and the fourth hollow structure (11) is positioned on the side of the third air inlet (9). The area ratio of the third hollow structure (10) to the fourth hollow structure (11) is less than 1:

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7. The fanless cabinet of claim 5, wherein, The second heating component (17) is located at the bottom of the second box body. There is a gap between the second heating component (17) and the inner liner (2). A graphene layer is provided on the side of the second heating component (17) facing the inner liner (2).

8. The fan-less sterilizer of claim 2 or 5, wherein, The first air inlet (5) is located in the middle of the bottom of the outer casing assembly (1), and the first air inlet (6) and the third air inlet (9) are respectively located on both sides of the first air inlet (5).

9. The fanless cabinet of claim 1, wherein, The inner liner (2) includes a top wall (21), two first side walls (22), a bottom wall and a second side wall (23). The top wall (21) and the bottom wall are arranged opposite to each other, the two first side walls (22) are arranged opposite to each other, and the second side wall (23) is located between the two first side walls (22). The air outlet mechanism includes a first air outlet (19) and a second air outlet (20). The first air outlet (19) is arranged on the second side wall (23), and the height of the first air outlet (19) is greater than one-third of the height of the second side wall (23). The second air outlet (20) is arranged on the top wall (21).

10. The fanless cabinet of claim 9, wherein, The first air outlet (19) is a hollow structure arranged along the width direction of the second side wall (23), and the second air outlet (20) includes at least three air outlet structures arranged along the width direction of the inner liner (2).