A cup cleaning apparatus

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and particularly relates to a cup cleaning equipment. The cup cleaning equipment is characterized in that a cup placing table with a gradually downward recess is arranged on a cleaning table, a waste liquid discharge port is arranged at the lower end of the cup placing table, and a flushing piece protruding from the liquid outlet end is arranged through the cup placing table. In use, a user only needs to place the cup mouth of the cup on the cup placing table, and the flushing piece can spray cleaning liquid upward to clean and flush the residues in the cup. At the same time, the waste liquid containing residues such as solids formed in the cup can flow downward along the cup wall and flow to the waste liquid discharge port along the cup placing table arranged in an inclined manner, so that the problems of residue cleaning, poor cleaning convenience and low cleaning efficiency of the current overturning cleaning equipment can be effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of cleaning equipment technology, specifically relating to a cleaning device for cleaning the inside of a cup. Background Technology

[0002] Beakers and other glassware, as experimental instruments, are typically reused, and their cleanliness directly affects the accuracy of experimental results. After experiments, researchers often need to repeatedly clean the residue inside the beakers using pipettes, syringes, and other tools to remove contaminants or reaction residues that may affect subsequent experiments. After cleaning, a glass rod is used to guide the waste liquid or mixture slowly into a designated container for collection. This process is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also cumbersome, and the cleaning effect depends on manual experience, resulting in low overall efficiency and making it difficult to meet the needs of high-throughput experiments.

[0003] To improve cleaning efficiency, specialized automatic cup cleaning devices have been developed in recent years. These devices typically consist of three parts: a drive unit, a cleaning unit, and a collection unit. These units work together to automate the cleaning process. The cleaning unit is equipped with a multi-angle rotatable rinsing head for thorough rinsing of the cup's inner wall. The collection unit has a funnel to collect the cleaning mixture. The drive unit controls the up-and-down movement of the rinsing head inside the cup and, after cleaning, flips the cup to transfer any remaining liquid into the funnel below, completing the drainage process.

[0004] However, the existing devices are relatively complex in structure and have high manufacturing and maintenance costs, which limits their widespread application in ordinary laboratories. In addition, experimental mixtures often contain solid particles or suspended matter, which are easily retained at the bottom or on the wall of the vessel during the inverting and draining process, making them difficult to completely drain. This leads to residual contamination, affecting the results of subsequent experiments, causing significant deviations in experimental data, and impacting the repeatability and accuracy of the experiment. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a cup cleaning device, which is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A cup cleaning device includes a cleaning platform and a waste liquid platform arranged sequentially vertically, and a solid screening component disposed between the two. The upper surface of the cleaning platform includes a cup placement surface for enclosing the inner wall of the cup to form a rinsing space. The cup placement surface gradually recesses downward from the outer periphery to the center, and the lower end of the cup placement surface is provided with a waste liquid outlet for communicating with the rinsing space and the solid screening component. The upper surface of the cleaning platform is also provided with a rinsing component that penetrates the cup placement surface and is used to deliver cleaning liquid into the rinsing space. The liquid outlet end of the rinsing component is disposed facing the side wall of the cup. The cup cleaning device also includes a cup fixing component disposed on the cleaning platform.

[0007] Preferably, the cup body fixing component includes a waste liquid interception wall surrounding the outer edge of the cup body mounting platform, and the waste liquid interception wall and the cup body have overlapping projections on the axial plane of the cup body.

[0008] Preferably, the cup body fixing component further includes a locking component extending from the waste liquid interception wall toward the central axis of the cup body; the locking component is used to abut against the cup body or the side of the cup rim near the bottom of the cup.

[0009] Preferably, the liquid outlet end of the rinsing component protrudes from the cup body mounting surface along the longitudinal direction and is positioned directly above the waste liquid outlet.

[0010] Preferably, the waste liquid platform has a waste liquid tank inside, and a waste liquid inlet is formed on its upper surface, while a waste liquid discharge outlet is formed on its lower surface at a position away from the waste liquid inlet.

[0011] Preferably, the lower wall of the waste liquid tank is inclined downward along the horizontal flow direction of the waste liquid inside the waste liquid tank.

[0012] Preferably, the waste liquid inlet is provided with a guide ring on its outer periphery for insertion into the outlet end of the solid screening component.

[0013] Preferably, the guide ring is also provided with a contact surface that contacts the outer wall of the solid screening component.

[0014] Preferably, the upper surface of the waste liquid platform is also provided with a screening bracket for positioning the outlet end of the solid screening component above the waste liquid conveying port.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This application addresses the problems of residual cleaning, poor cleaning convenience, and low cleaning efficiency in current tilt-type cleaning devices by setting a cup placement platform with a gradually concave bottom and a waste liquid outlet at the lower end. A rinsing component and a cup fixing component are installed on the platform. During use, the user only needs to fix the cup opening on the platform, and the rinsing component will spray cleaning fluid upwards to clean and rinse the residue inside the cup. Simultaneously, the waste liquid containing solid residue formed inside the cup will flow directly down the cup wall and along the inclined platform to the waste liquid outlet. Therefore, this effectively solves the problems of residue buildup, poor cleaning convenience, and low cleaning efficiency in current tilt-type cleaning devices.

[0017] This application introduces a waste liquid interception wall on the outer periphery of the cup placement surface on the cleaning platform, with a locking element installed on the waste liquid interception wall. This cup fixing device has a simple structure and is easy to operate. During use, simply pressing the cup rim over the locking element connects the cup rim to the cup placement surface. Furthermore, the waste liquid interception wall is specifically designed to prevent water overflow during cleaning, especially when the volume of cleaning water is large and water flows outwards along the cup spout. It effectively prevents waste liquid from overflowing, keeping the work surface clean and thus improving the safety and cleanliness of the experimental environment.

[0018] This application, by designing the flushing component's outlet end to protrude from the cup body's mounting surface and placing the flushing component's outlet end directly above the waste liquid discharge port, can effectively prevent the water discharged through the flushing component from being contaminated by waste liquid, thus ensuring the cleaning quality.

[0019] This application creates a reasonable waste liquid flow path by setting a waste liquid inlet on the upper surface of the waste liquid platform and a waste liquid discharge outlet on its lower surface, away from the inlet, and by designing the lower wall of the waste liquid tank with an inclination. This design helps waste liquid and solid residue generated during the cleaning process to quickly collect inside the waste liquid platform through the waste liquid inlet, and then be smoothly discharged from the waste liquid discharge outlet on the lower surface by gravity or auxiliary power, avoiding waste liquid accumulation or backflow, improving waste liquid collection efficiency and system operational stability.

[0020] This application utilizes a guide ring on the outer periphery of the waste liquid inlet, with a contact surface on the guide ring that adheres to the outer wall of the solid screening component. This ensures the solid screening component remains vertical, allowing for precise alignment between its bottom and the waste liquid inlet. Simultaneously, a screening bracket is provided on the upper surface of the waste liquid platform to fix the outlet end of the solid screening component above the waste liquid inlet. This design is simple in structure, easy to install, and effectively enhances the overall stability and sealing of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To clearly illustrate the embodiments, the accompanying drawings will be briefly described below:

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cup cleaning device;

[0023] Figure 2 A front view of the cup cleaning device;

[0024] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the cup cleaning equipment;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0026] Reference numerals: 100, cleaning platform; 110, cup body placement platform; 120, waste liquid outlet; 130, rinsing component; 140, cup body fixing component; 141, waste liquid interception wall; 142, locking component; 200, waste liquid platform; 210, waste liquid tank; 220, waste liquid conveying port; 230, waste liquid discharge port; 240, guide ring; 250, screening support; 300, solid screening assembly; 310, conduit; 320, funnel; 400, cup body; 500, rinsing space; 600, support. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art will be able to implement the present invention based on these descriptions. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention described below are generally only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Therefore, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] This embodiment provides a cup cleaning device, including a support 600, and a cleaning platform 100 and a waste liquid platform 200 arranged sequentially on one side surface of the support 600, with a solid screening component 300 between the cleaning platform 100 and the waste liquid platform 200.

[0029] The upper surface of the cleaning platform 100 includes a cup-mounted platform 110 that encloses the inner wall of the cup 400 thereon to form a rinsing space 500. The cup-mounted platform 110 gradually recesses downward from its outer periphery towards its center, and a waste liquid outlet 120 penetrating the cleaning platform 100 is provided at the lower end of the cup-mounted platform 110. The upper surface of the cleaning platform 100 also includes a rinsing component 130 that penetrates the cup-mounted platform 110 and is used to clean the inner wall of the cup 400. The liquid outlet end of the rinsing component 130 protrudes from the cup-mounted platform 110. Along the longitudinal direction, the liquid outlet end of the rinsing component 130 is located directly above the waste liquid outlet 120. The cup cleaning device also includes a cup fixing component 140 disposed on the cleaning platform 100.

[0030] The cup body fixing component 140 includes a waste liquid interception wall 141 surrounding the outer edge of the cup body mounting surface 110. In the axial plane of the cup body 400, the waste liquid interception wall 141 overlaps with the cup body 400 in projection. The cup body fixing component 140 also includes a locking component 142 extending from the waste liquid interception wall 141 towards the central axis of the cup body 400; the locking component 142 is used to abut against the cup body of the cup body 400. Furthermore, to facilitate the smooth flow of rinsing liquid out of the waste liquid outlet 120, the cup body mounting surface 110 is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

[0031] The waste liquid platform 200 has a waste liquid tank 210 inside, and a waste liquid inlet 220 is formed on its upper surface, while a waste liquid discharge outlet 230 is formed on its lower surface away from the waste liquid inlet 220. The lower wall of the waste liquid tank 210 is inclined downwards along the horizontal flow direction of the waste liquid inside the waste liquid tank 210. A guide ring 240 is provided around the outer periphery of the waste liquid inlet 220 for insertion into the outlet end of the solid screening assembly 300. The guide ring 240 also has a contact surface that contacts the outer wall of the solid screening assembly 300. A screening bracket 250 is also provided on the upper surface of the waste liquid platform 200 for positioning the outlet end of the solid screening assembly 300 above the waste liquid inlet 220.

[0032] The solids screening assembly 300 includes a conduit 310 connected to the waste liquid outlet 120, a funnel 320 connected to the conduit 310, and filter paper distributed inside the funnel 320. The funnel 320 is inserted into the guide ring 240. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a pagoda-shaped connector is provided at the waste liquid outlet 120 of the cleaning platform 100 for easy connection to the conduit 310. The side of the conduit 310 closest to the funnel 320 is eccentrically positioned relative to the funnel.

[0033] This embodiment also discloses the usage process of the cup cleaning device. During use, simply press the cup 400's opening over the locking member 142 to secure it in contact with the cup mounting surface 110, and the rinsing member 130 will spray high-pressure water onto the side wall of the cup. The water flow impacts the inner wall of the cup 400, creating a rebound flow that effectively washes away residue inside the cup. Because the water spray is hemispherical or umbrella-shaped, it covers the inner surface area of ​​the cup, resulting in a better cleaning effect. Simultaneously, the waste liquid containing solid residue formed inside the cup 400 will flow directly down the cup wall and along the inclined cup mounting surface 110 to the waste liquid outlet 120. The waste liquid flowing out of the waste liquid outlet 120 will flow through the conduit 310 to the filter paper in the funnel 320 for solid filtration. The filtered waste liquid will be stored in the waste liquid tank 210 and discharged during centralized treatment.

Claims

1. A cup cleaning device, characterized in that, It includes a cleaning platform (100) and a waste liquid platform (200) arranged sequentially and vertically, and a solid screening component (300) disposed between the two. The upper surface of the cleaning table (100) includes a cup placement table (110) for enclosing the inner wall of the cup (400) thereon to form a rinsing space (500). The cup placement table (110) is gradually recessed downward from the outer periphery to the center position, and the lower end of the cup placement table (110) is provided with a waste liquid discharge port (120) for connecting the rinsing space (500) and the solid screening component (300). The upper surface of the cleaning platform (100) is also provided with a rinsing component (130) that penetrates the cup body placement platform (110) and is used to deliver cleaning fluid into the rinsing space (500). The liquid outlet end of the rinsing component (130) is arranged facing the side wall of the cup body (400). The cup body cleaning device also includes a cup body fixing component (140) arranged on the cleaning platform (100).

2. The cup cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup body fixing component (140) includes a waste liquid interception wall (141) surrounding the outer edge of the cup body mounting platform (110). On the axial plane of the cup body (400), the waste liquid interception wall (141) and the cup body (400) have overlapping projections.

3. The cup cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cup body fixing component (140) also includes a locking component (142) extending from the waste liquid interception wall (141) toward the central axis of the cup body (400); the locking component (142) is used to abut against the cup body or the cup rim of the cup body (400) near the bottom of the cup.

4. The cup cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the longitudinal direction, the liquid outlet end of the rinsing component (130) protrudes from the cup body mounting surface (110) and is located directly above the waste liquid outlet (120).

5. The cup cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waste liquid platform (200) has a waste liquid tank (210) inside, and a waste liquid inlet (220) is formed on its upper surface, and a waste liquid discharge outlet (230) is formed on its lower surface at a position away from the waste liquid inlet (220).

6. The cup cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the horizontal flow direction of the waste liquid inside the waste liquid tank (210), the lower wall of the waste liquid tank (210) is inclined downward.

7. A cup cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The waste liquid inlet (220) is provided with a guide ring (240) on its outer periphery for insertion into the outlet end of the solid screening assembly (300).

8. A cup cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide ring (240) is also provided with a contact surface that is in contact with the outer wall of the solid screening component (300).

9. A cup cleaning device according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that, The upper surface of the waste liquid platform (200) is also provided with a screening bracket (250) for setting the liquid outlet end of the solid screening component (300) above the waste liquid conveying port (220).

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