A drying sink

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of drying sink, which belongs to the technical field of household appliances, drying sink includes sink body, bowl basket assembly and drying device, bowl basket assembly can be placed in sink body, bowl basket assembly includes bowl basket air inlet;Drying device is connected with sink body, drying device includes sequentially connected air inlet passage, heating air duct and bowl basket drying air duct, bowl basket drying air duct can provide drying airflow to bowl basket air inlet, at least part air inlet passage is from top to bottom air inlet, at least part bowl basket drying air duct is from bottom to top air outlet, at least part heating air duct is tortuously extended.Gas flow flows to bowl basket assembly along air inlet passage, heating air duct and bowl basket drying air duct, the flow path of gas flow is tortuous, so that dust carried by gas flow is easily deposited in the interior of drying device, and then dust is prevented from entering bowl basket assembly, ensuring that bowl basket assembly is clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a drying water tank. Background Technology

[0002] A sink is an essential piece of equipment in the kitchen, used for washing ingredients, tableware, and cookware. A dish rack is used to store tableware and cookware. Sinks and dish racks are typically used together; the dish rack is fixed in place within the sink, and washed tableware can be placed directly on it to drain naturally. However, naturally draining tableware in a damp environment can easily lead to bacterial growth in the dish rack, resulting in a less than ideal user experience.

[0003] Existing technologies provide water tanks with drying functions to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold in dish racks. One drying method involves supplying hot air to the dish rack to dry its interior. Typically, a drying duct for hot airflow is located on the side of the water tank, with its outlet connected to the inside of the dish rack. A fan is installed within the drying duct to drive the hot airflow, thus drying the dish rack. However, most existing drying ducts for dish racks are linear, allowing airflow to carry dust from the outside into the duct and then into the dish rack, contaminating the tableware inside. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drying tank to solve the technical problem in the prior art where dust enters the dish rack when drying it.

[0005] Based on the above concept, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A drying tank, comprising:

[0007] sink body;

[0008] A dish basket assembly is capable of being placed inside the sink body, and the dish basket assembly includes a dish basket air inlet;

[0009] A drying device is connected to the water tank body. The drying device includes an air inlet channel, a heating air duct, and a bowl drying air duct connected in sequence. The bowl drying air duct can provide drying airflow to the bowl air inlet. At least a portion of the air inlet channel draws air from top to bottom, at least a portion of the bowl drying air duct discharges air from bottom to top, and at least a portion of the heating air duct extends in a tortuous manner.

[0010] Preferably, a fan is installed in the heating air duct, which includes an air inlet section and an air outlet section. The air inlet section is located upstream of the fan, and the air outlet section is located downstream of the fan. At least one of the air inlet section and the air outlet section extends in a tortuous manner in the horizontal direction.

[0011] Preferably, the air inlet section extends in a straight line in the horizontal direction, the air outlet section extends in a tortuous direction in the horizontal direction, and the fan is configured to have top air inlet and side air outlet.

[0012] Preferably, a baffle is provided inside the heating air duct, with the air inlet section located in the area above the baffle and the air outlet section located in the area below the baffle.

[0013] Preferably, the heating air duct has a heating air inlet and a heating air outlet, and at least part of the heating air inlet is lower than the baffle plate.

[0014] Preferably, the drying device further includes a water guiding structure, which is disposed at the bottom of the heating air duct. A water guiding channel is formed inside the water guiding structure. The water guiding channel has a water guiding inlet connected to the heating air duct and a water guiding outlet connected to the outside.

[0015] Preferably, a water guiding slope is provided in the heating air duct near the water inlet, and the water guiding slope is used to guide the water flow to the water inlet.

[0016] Preferably, the water tank body includes a bottom plate and a side plate, the air inlet channel and the bowl drying air duct are both located on the outside of the side plate, and the heating air duct is located on the bottom side of the bottom plate.

[0017] Preferably, the drying device further includes an air guide structure, which is connected to the side plate of the water tank, and the air inlet channel and the drying air duct of the bowl basket are both located inside the air guide structure.

[0018] Preferably, the drying device further includes a water tank drying duct, which is located at the bottom of the water tank body and is selectively connected to the heating duct.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] The present invention proposes a drying tank in which a bowl basket assembly can be placed inside the tank body. The bowl basket assembly includes a bowl basket air inlet. The drying device includes an air inlet channel, a heating air duct, and a bowl basket drying air duct connected in sequence. The bowl basket drying air duct can provide drying airflow to the bowl basket air inlet so that the bowl basket assembly is dried. At least a portion of the air inlet channel draws air in from top to bottom, at least a portion of the bowl basket drying air duct discharges air from bottom to top, and at least a portion of the heating air duct extends in a tortuous manner. The airflow flows along the air inlet channel, the heating air duct, and the bowl basket drying air duct to the bowl basket assembly. At least a portion of the air inlet channel guides the airflow to flow from top to bottom, at least a portion of the heating air duct guides the airflow to flow in a tortuous manner, and at least a portion of the bowl basket drying air duct guides the airflow to flow from bottom to top. The tortuous flow path of the airflow makes it easy for dust carried by the airflow to be deposited inside the drying device, thereby preventing dust from entering the bowl basket assembly and ensuring the cleanliness of the bowl basket assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third structure of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth structure of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a first sectional view of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a first schematic diagram of a partial structure of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a second sectional view of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a third sectional view of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of point A;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a second schematic diagram of a partial structure of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a third schematic diagram of a partial structure of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 12 This is the fourth sectional view of the drying tank provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] In the picture:

[0034] 10. Sink body; 11. Sink bottom plate; 12. Sink side plate; 13. Guide rail;

[0035] 20. Dish basket assembly; 201. Dish basket air inlet; 21. Upper box; 22. Lower box; 23. Drain rack;

[0036] 30. Drying device; 31. Drying shell; 311. First base plate; 312. First side plate; 313. Guide rib plate; 32. Heating and air supply assembly; 321. Fan; 322. Heating element; 323. Baffle plate; 33. Reversing baffle plate; 34. Driving element; 35. Air guide structure; 351. Air guide shell; 352. Air supply shell; 36. Water guide structure;

[0037] 301. Air inlet channel; 3011. Air inlet port; 302. Heating air duct; 3021. Heating air inlet; 3022. Heating air outlet; 3023. Air inlet section; 3024. Air outlet section; 303. Dish basket drying air duct; 3031. Dish basket air inlet; 3032. Dish basket air outlet; 304. Heating chamber; 305. Water guide channel; 3051. Water guide inlet; 3052. Water guide outlet; 306. Water tank drying air duct; 3061. Airflow inlet; 3062. Airflow outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature 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 includes the first feature 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.

[0041] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0042] See Figures 1 to 12 This embodiment provides a drying tank, including a tank body 10, a bowl basket assembly 20, and a drying device 30. The bowl basket assembly 20 can be placed inside the tank body 10 and includes a bowl basket air inlet 201. The drying device 30 is connected to the tank body 10 and includes an air inlet channel 301, a heating air duct 302, and a bowl basket drying air duct 303 connected in sequence. The bowl basket drying air duct 303 can provide drying airflow to the bowl basket air inlet 201. At least a portion of the air inlet channel 301 receives air from top to bottom, at least a portion of the bowl basket drying air duct 303 discharges air from bottom to top, and at least a portion of the heating air duct 302 extends in a tortuous manner. Figure 5 , Figure 12 as well as Figures 7 to 9 Arrows are used to indicate the direction of airflow.

[0043] The dish rack drying duct 303 dries the dish rack assembly 20 by providing drying airflow to the dish rack air inlet 201. The airflow flows to the dish rack assembly 20 along the air inlet duct 301, the heating duct 302, and the dish rack drying duct 303. At least part of the air inlet duct 301 guides the airflow from top to bottom, at least part of the heating duct 302 guides the airflow to meander, and at least part of the dish rack drying duct 303 guides the airflow from bottom to top. The tortuous flow path of the airflow makes it easy for dust carried by the airflow to settle inside the drying device 30, thereby preventing dust from entering the dish rack assembly 20 and ensuring the cleanliness of the dish rack assembly 20. Therefore, it can ensure that the dish rack is dry and clean after drying, creating a healthy kitchen.

[0044] The sink body 10 includes a sink bottom plate 11 and a sink side plate 12, with at least a portion of the drying device 30 disposed at the bottom of the sink bottom plate 11. A guide rail 13 is provided on the inner wall of the sink body 10, and the dish rack assembly 20 can overlap the guide rail 13 and slide along the guide rail 13. The dish rack assembly 20 includes an upper box 21 and a lower box 22 that interlock with each other, and a drain rack 23 disposed within the lower box 22.

[0045] The bowl drying duct 303 has a bowl inlet 3031 and a bowl outlet 3032. The bowl inlet 3031 is selectively connected to the heating duct 302, and the bowl outlet 3032 can provide drying airflow to the bowl inlet 201. The heating duct 302 is equipped with a heating air supply component 32. When the bowl assembly 20 needs to be dried, the heating air supply component 32 is activated, and the outside airflow flows sequentially through the air inlet duct 301, the heating duct 302, and the bowl drying duct 303, and enters the bowl assembly 20 from the bowl inlet 201 to dry the bowl assembly 20.

[0046] The drying device 30 includes a drying shell 31, within which a heating chamber 304 is defined. The heating chamber 304 is located at the bottom of the water tank bottom plate 11, and a heating air duct 302 is disposed within the heating chamber 304. Specifically, the drying shell 31 includes a first bottom plate 311 and a first side plate 312. The first side plate 312 is arranged circumferentially around the first bottom plate 311 to form the heating chamber 304. In this embodiment, the first side plate 312 is connected to the water tank side plate 12, specifically by bolting or welding. In other embodiments, the first side plate 312 may also be connected to the water tank bottom plate 11.

[0047] The heating air duct 302 has a heating air inlet 3021 and a heating air outlet 3022. The heating air inlet 3021 is connected to the outside, and the heating air outlet 3022 is selectively connected to the basket air inlet 3031. The heating air supply assembly 32 can guide the outside airflow to enter from the heating air inlet 3021, flow through the heating air supply assembly 32 in the heating air duct 302, and then flow from the heating air outlet 3022 to the basket air inlet 3031 of the basket drying air duct 303.

[0048] The heating air outlet 3022 is selectively connected to the bowl basket air inlet 3031. Optionally, the drying device 30 includes a reversing baffle 33 and a driving member 34. The reversing baffle 33 is rotatably connected to the drying housing 31. The driving member 34 can drive the reversing baffle 33 to rotate between a first position and a second position so that the heating air outlet 3022 is connected to or disconnected from the bowl basket air inlet 3031.

[0049] The heating and air supply assembly 32 includes a fan 321 and a heating element 322, with the heating element 322 located downstream of the fan 321. The heating duct 302 includes an air inlet section 3023 and an air outlet section 3024. The air inlet section 3023 is located upstream of the fan 321, and the air outlet section 3024 is located downstream of the fan 321. At least one of the air inlet section 3023 and the air outlet section 3024 extends in a tortuous manner in the horizontal direction, making it easier for dust carried by the airflow to settle inside the heating duct 302, thereby preventing dust from entering the dish rack assembly 20 and ensuring the cleanliness of the dish rack assembly 20. In this embodiment, the air inlet section 3023 extends in a straight line in the horizontal direction, and the air outlet section 3024 extends in a tortuous manner in the horizontal direction. The fan 321 is configured with top air inlet and side air outlet. For example, the outlet direction of the fan 321 is opposite to the airflow direction of the inlet section 3023, thus forming a detour section between the inlet section 3023 and the outlet section 3024, which is more conducive to dust deposition in the inlet section 3023. In other embodiments, the outlet direction of the fan 321 may be set at an angle to the airflow direction of the inlet section 3023.

[0050] A baffle plate 323 is provided inside the heating air duct 302. The air inlet section 3023 is located in the area above the baffle plate 323, and the air outlet section 3024 is located in the area below the baffle plate 323. The baffle plate 323 is positioned so that the air outlet section 3024 is located below the air inlet section 3023. The heating air duct 302 can guide the airflow along a U-shaped curve. Dust entering the heating air duct 302 can be deposited on the baffle plate 323, preventing dust from entering the fan 321 or downstream of the fan 321.

[0051] At least part of the heating air inlet 3021 is lower than the baffle 323. This allows the airflow to enter the heating air duct 302 in a deflected manner, enabling dust to settle at the heating air inlet 3021 and reducing the amount of dust entering the area above the baffle 323. The airflow flows along the area above the baffle 323 to the upper side of the fan 321, and then flows out from the side of the fan 321 to the area below the baffle 323. Specifically, the heating air inlet 3021 of the heating channel is located on the first side plate 312, and the baffle 323 is spaced apart from the first side plate 312, so that the airflow from the heating air inlet 3021 can smoothly enter the heating air duct 302.

[0052] The drying device 30 also includes a water guiding structure 36, which is located at the bottom of the heating air duct 302. A water guiding channel 305 is formed inside the water guiding structure 36. The water inlet 3051 of the water guiding channel 305 is connected to the heating air duct 302, and the water outlet 3052 of the water guiding channel 305 is connected to the outside. Water in the heating air duct 302 can flow out through the water guiding structure 36 to prevent water accumulation in the heating air duct 302. If water flows into the heating air duct 302 from the drying basket duct 303, it can flow out through the water guiding channel 305.

[0053] Specifically, the water inlet 3051 is located downstream of the heating element 322 and faces away from the heating element 322 to prevent the airflow in the heating duct 302 from flowing out of the water channel 305.

[0054] A water guiding slope is provided in the heating air duct 302 near the water inlet 3051. The water guiding slope is used to guide the water flow to the water inlet 3051 so that the water in the heating channel can smoothly enter the water guiding channel 305.

[0055] In this embodiment, the air inlet channel 301 and the bowl drying air duct 303 are both located on the outer side of the water tank side plate 12, and the heating air duct 302 is located on the bottom side of the water tank bottom plate 11. This makes full use of the space layout and extends the tortuous path of the airflow.

[0056] The drying device 30 also includes an air guide structure 35, which is connected to the side plate 12 of the water tank. Both the air inlet channel 301 and the bowl drying duct 303 are located inside the air guide structure 35. This arrangement reduces the number of parts and facilitates assembly. In other embodiments, two outer shells can be provided, one containing the air inlet channel 301 and the other containing the bowl drying duct 303.

[0057] The air guide structure 35 can be an integral structure or a split structure. In this embodiment, the air guide structure 35 includes an air guide housing 351 and an air supply housing 352, with the air supply housing 352 disposed at the top of the air guide housing 351. The air inlet port 3011 of the air inlet channel 301 is disposed on the upper outer side of the air supply housing 352, that is, on the side away from the water tank body 10. External airflow enters the air inlet channel 301 from the air inlet port 3011 in a horizontal direction and flows downward along the air inlet channel 301 to the heating air inlet 3021 of the heating air duct 302.

[0058] The air supply housing 352 extends along the length of the water tank body 10, and control components such as control buttons can be installed on the air supply housing 352.

[0059] The drying device 30 also includes a water tank drying duct 306, which is located at the bottom of the water tank body 10 and is selectively connected to the heating duct 302. Airflow can flow along the air inlet channel 301, the heating duct 302 and the water tank drying duct 306 to dry the water tank body 10.

[0060] The water tank drying duct 306 has an airflow inlet 3061 and an airflow outlet 3062, and the heated air outlet 3022 is selectively connected to the airflow inlet 3061. See also Figure 12The reversing baffle 33 is in the first position, the heating air outlet 3022 is connected to the airflow inlet 3061, and the heating air outlet 3022 is isolated from the bowl basket air inlet 3031. That is, the air inlet channel 301, the heating air duct 302, and the water tank drying air duct 306 are connected in sequence, which can realize the drying of the water tank body 10; see Figure 6 The reversing baffle 33 is in the second position, the heating air outlet 3022 is connected to the bowl basket air inlet 3031, and the heating air outlet 3022 is isolated from the airflow inlet 3061. That is, the air inlet channel 301, the heating air duct 302 and the bowl basket drying air duct 303 are connected in sequence, which can realize the drying of the bowl basket assembly 20.

[0061] Specifically, the water tank drying air duct 306 is located within the heating chamber 304. The water tank drying air duct 306 may include one air path or multiple air paths. By setting multiple air paths, the uniform heating of the water tank bottom plate 11 is further ensured. In this embodiment, multiple guide ribs 313 are provided within the heating chamber 304, dividing the water tank drying air duct 306 into multiple air paths. By setting the guide ribs 313, the airflow is guided, resulting in uniform airflow distribution and thus achieving uniform heating.

[0062] The guide rib 313 can extend in a straight line or in an arc. The guide rib 313 and the first base plate 311 can be integrally formed or welded together, which facilitates processing and production.

[0063] For example, the air outlet 3062 is connected to the heating duct 302 and is located upstream of the fan 321. The airflow in the water tank drying duct 306 flows out from the air outlet 3062 into the heating duct 302, passes through the fan 321 and the heating element 322, flows out of the heating duct 302, and re-enters the water tank drying duct 306, realizing airflow circulation in the water tank drying duct 306, so that the heat can be fully utilized.

[0064] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drying sink, characterized by, include: Sink body(10); A dish basket assembly (20) is capable of being placed inside the sink body (10), and the dish basket assembly (20) includes a dish basket air inlet (201); A drying device (30) is connected to the water tank body (10). The drying device (30) includes an air inlet channel (301), a heating air duct (302), and a bowl drying air duct (303) connected in sequence. The bowl drying air duct (303) can provide drying airflow to the bowl air inlet (201). At least a portion of the air inlet channel (301) receives air from top to bottom, at least a portion of the bowl drying air duct (303) discharges air from bottom to top, and at least a portion of the heating air duct (302) extends in a tortuous manner.

2. The drying tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fan (321) is installed inside the heating air duct (302). The heating air duct (302) includes an air inlet section (3023) and an air outlet section (3024). The air inlet section (3023) is located upstream of the fan (321), and the air outlet section (3024) is located downstream of the fan (321). At least one of the air inlet section (3023) and the air outlet section (3024) extends in a tortuous manner in the horizontal direction.

3. The drying tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air inlet section (3023) extends in a straight line in the horizontal direction, the air outlet section (3024) extends in a tortuous manner in the horizontal direction, and the fan (321) is configured to have an upper air inlet and a side air outlet.

4. The drying tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, A baffle plate (323) is provided inside the heating air duct (302), the air inlet section (3023) is located in the area above the baffle plate (323), and the air outlet section (3024) is located in the area below the baffle plate (323).

5. The drying tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heating air duct (302) has a heating air inlet (3021) and a heating air outlet (3022), and at least part of the heating air inlet (3021) is lower than the baffle plate (323).

6. The drying tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying device (30) further includes a water guiding structure (36), which is disposed at the bottom of the heating air duct (302). A water guiding channel (305) is formed inside the water guiding structure (36). The water guiding inlet (3051) of the water guiding channel (305) is connected to the heating air duct (302), and the water guiding outlet (3052) of the water guiding channel (305) is connected to the outside.

7. The drying tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, A water guiding slope is provided in the heating air duct (302) near the water inlet (3051), and the water guiding slope is used to guide the water flow to the water inlet (3051).

8. The drying tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank body (10) includes a water tank bottom plate (11) and a water tank side plate (12). The air inlet channel (301) and the bowl drying air duct (303) are both located on the outside of the water tank side plate (12), and the heating air duct (302) is located on the bottom side of the water tank bottom plate (11).

9. The drying tank according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drying device (30) also includes an air guide structure (35), which is connected to the side plate (12) of the water tank. The air inlet channel (301) and the drying air duct (303) of the bowl basket are both located inside the air guide structure (35).

10. The drying tank according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The drying device (30) further includes a water tank drying air duct (306), which is located at the bottom of the water tank body (10) and is selectively connected to the heating air duct (302).

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