A cleaning device
By designing an ultrasonic cleaning device to automatically clean air conditioning filters, the problems of long cleaning time and low efficiency in existing technologies have been solved, achieving efficient and convenient air conditioning filter cleaning.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA TOBACCO GUIZHOU IND
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Current technologies for cleaning air conditioning filters are time-consuming, inefficient, and labor-intensive for operators.
A cleaning device comprising a housing, an ultrasonic device, a card slot, and a control panel has been designed. It cleans air conditioning filters using ultrasonic waves generated by an ultrasonic generator, which induces a cavitation reaction in the cleaning water, thereby automatically cleaning the air conditioning filters.
It reduced the labor intensity of operators, shortened the cleaning time, and improved work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of process air conditioning cleaning technology, and in particular to a cleaning device. Background Technology
[0002] In cigarette production, the temperature and humidity of the production workshop environment are key technological indicators determining the sensory quality of tobacco. Process air conditioning is a crucial piece of equipment for maintaining this temperature and humidity, and its proper operation is vital for ensuring product quality. During the air circulation process in the production workshop, the pre-filter is an essential component for ensuring the normal operation of the process air conditioning system. It effectively filters dust and removes odors, ensuring the purity of the air in the production environment. However, after prolonged use, dust accumulation on the filter layer can cause blockages, hindering airflow and reducing air volume, thus directly affecting the temperature and humidity of the production environment. Severe blockage can even cause deformation and damage to the process air conditioning unit, increase the motor's operating current, leading to energy waste, and cause the motor to overheat and potentially damage itself.
[0003] Therefore, after a period of use, the pre-filter needs to be cleaned. Current technology typically involves manual cleaning with a handheld water gun or using compressed air to blow away dust. However, due to the large size and number of pre-filters, these existing cleaning methods result in high labor intensity for operators, are time-consuming, and inefficient. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of long cleaning times and low work efficiency in existing cleaning methods. This invention provides a cleaning device that can reduce the labor intensity of operators, shorten cleaning time, and improve work efficiency.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a cleaning device for cleaning air conditioner filters, comprising:
[0006] The tank has an inlet and a outlet on its side wall.
[0007] An ultrasonic device, located inside the enclosure, is capable of generating ultrasonic waves.
[0008] The first slot and the second slot are respectively located on two opposite side walls of the housing. Both the first slot and the second slot extend vertically, and the two opposite edges of the air conditioner filter can be inserted vertically into the first slot and the second slot respectively.
[0009] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the embodiment discloses that the box has a first inner wall and a second inner wall arranged opposite to each other, both the first inner wall and the second inner wall extending along a first direction; the first inner wall is provided with a plurality of first positioning plates spaced apart along the first direction, the gap between two adjacent first positioning plates being a first slot; the second inner wall is provided with a plurality of second positioning plates spaced apart along the first direction, the gap between two adjacent second positioning plates being a second slot; each first slot corresponds to each second slot.
[0010] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the embodiment of the present invention discloses that the box has a third inner wall and a fourth inner wall arranged opposite to each other, the ultrasonic device is disposed on the third inner wall, and the drain outlet and the water inlet are disposed on the lower part of the fourth inner wall.
[0011] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, a cleaning device is disclosed, which further includes a water inlet pipe and a drain pipe. The water inlet pipe is connected to a water inlet, and the drain pipe is connected to a drain outlet. The drain pipe is also equipped with a drain solenoid valve, and the water inlet pipe is equipped with a water inlet solenoid valve.
[0012] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the embodiment of the present invention discloses that a water filter is provided on the water inlet pipe for filtering the water source entering the tank.
[0013] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the present invention discloses an ultrasonic device comprising an ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic generator that cooperates with the ultrasonic transducer.
[0014] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the embodiment of the present invention discloses that the housing is also provided with a control panel, which is electrically connected to the water inlet solenoid valve, the water outlet solenoid valve and the ultrasonic generator respectively. The control panel is used to control the opening or closing of the water inlet solenoid valve, the water outlet solenoid valve and the ultrasonic generator.
[0015] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the top of the box is provided with an openable cover plate, and the cover plate is provided with a transparent window.
[0016] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the embodiment of the present invention discloses that a push-pull handle is provided on one side of the box body, a movable wheel is provided at the bottom of the box body, and a brake component is provided on the movable wheel.
[0017] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the movable wheels consist of two directional wheels and two omnidirectional wheels, distributed at the four corners of the box.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] The cleaning device provided by this utility model includes a housing, an ultrasonic device, a first slot, and a second slot. When cleaning an air conditioner filter is required, the filter to be cleaned is first inserted vertically into the first and second slots. Then, cleaning water is injected into the housing through the water inlet pipe. The ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic device cause a cavitation reaction in the cleaning water to clean the air conditioner filter. Using the cleaning device provided by this application, the operator only needs to insert the air conditioner filter into the first and second slots, and the ultrasonic device can automatically clean the air conditioner filter, thereby reducing the operator's labor intensity, shortening the cleaning time, and improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This diagram shows a structural schematic of the cleaning device in a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the cleaning device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this utility model will be presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this utility model are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the utility model in conjunction with the embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of this utility model. To provide a deep understanding of this utility model, many specific details will be included in the following description. This utility model may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this utility model, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0023] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0024] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing the 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, they should not be construed as limitations on the utility model.
[0025] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0026] In the description of this embodiment, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment based on the specific circumstances.
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a cleaning device for cleaning air conditioner filters, including: a housing 1, an ultrasonic device 2, a first slot 3, and a second slot 4. The housing 1 has a water inlet 11 and a drain outlet 12 on its side wall. The ultrasonic device 2 is located inside the housing 1 and is capable of generating ultrasonic waves. Exemplarily, the ultrasonic device 2 includes an ultrasonic transducer 21 and an ultrasonic generator 22 that cooperates with the ultrasonic transducer 21. The ultrasonic generator 22 converts the electrical signal provided by the power supply into a high-frequency AC signal that matches the ultrasonic transducer 21, driving the ultrasonic transducer 21 to work and thus generating ultrasonic waves. The first slot 3 and the second slot 4 are respectively located on two opposite side walls of the housing 1, and both the first slot 3 and the second slot 4 are vertical (e.g., ...). Figure 1 Extending in the Y direction (as shown), the two oppositely positioned edges of the air conditioning filter can be inserted into the first slot 3 and the second slot 4 respectively along the Y direction.
[0029] When the air conditioning filter needs cleaning, first insert both sides of the filter to be cleaned into the first slot 3 and the second slot 4 along the Y direction. The first slot 3 and the second slot 4 can limit the position of the air conditioning filter. Then, cleaning water is injected into the housing 1 through the water inlet 11, and the ultrasonic device 2 is turned on. The ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic device 2 cause a cavitation reaction in the cleaning water to clean the air conditioning filter. Using the cleaning device provided in this application, the operator only needs to insert the air conditioning filter into the first slot 3 and the second slot 4, and then the ultrasonic device 2 can automatically clean the air conditioning filter, thereby reducing the labor intensity of the operator, shortening the cleaning time, and improving work efficiency.
[0030] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A cleaning device further includes an inlet pipe 5 and a drain pipe 6. The inlet pipe 5 is connected to an inlet 11, and the drain pipe 6 is connected to a drain outlet 12. A drain solenoid valve is also installed on the drain pipe 6, and an inlet solenoid valve is installed on the inlet pipe 5. To facilitate the introduction of water and the discharge of wastewater, the cleaning device also includes an inlet pipe 5 and a drain pipe 6. The inlet pipe 5 is connected to the inlet 11, and the drain pipe 6 is connected to the drain outlet 12. A drain solenoid valve is also installed on the drain pipe 6; by controlling the opening or closing of the drain solenoid valve, the discharge of wastewater can be controlled. An inlet solenoid valve is installed on the inlet pipe 5 to control the entry of cleaning water.
[0031] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 1 is also equipped with a control panel 13, which is electrically connected to the inlet solenoid valve, the drain solenoid valve, and the ultrasonic generator 22. The control panel 13 is used to control the opening and closing of the inlet solenoid valve, the drain solenoid valve, and the ultrasonic generator 22. By setting up the control panel 13, the operator can conveniently control the opening and closing of the inlet solenoid valve, the drain solenoid valve, and the ultrasonic generator 22, thereby realizing automated control of the cleaning process.
[0032] Specifically, when the cleaning device starts working, the air conditioner filter to be cleaned is first removed from the air conditioning unit. Then, the two opposite edges of the air conditioner filter to be cleaned are inserted into the first slot 3 and the second slot 4 along the Y direction, respectively, to fix the air conditioner filter inside the housing 1. Next, the operator opens the water inlet solenoid valve via the control panel 13, injecting cleaning water into the housing 1 through the water inlet pipe 5 until the water level covers the upper end of the air conditioner filter to be cleaned. Then, the operator turns on the ultrasonic generator 22 via the control panel 13. The ultrasonic generator 22 drives the ultrasonic transducer 21 to work, causing the ultrasonic transducer 21 to generate ultrasonic waves. These ultrasonic waves propagate in the cleaning water, producing a cavitation effect and alternating compression and rarefaction processes. During the rarefaction phase, the pressure in the liquid drops sharply, forming tiny bubbles (cavitation bubbles). During the compression phase, these bubbles rapidly burst on the surface of the air conditioner filter, generating a powerful impact force that peels off dust, dirt, and other impurities adhering to the surface of the air conditioner filter, thus achieving the cleaning purpose. Once the cleaning time has reached the preset value or the dirt on the air conditioning filter has been largely removed, turn off the ultrasonic generator 22 via the control panel 13, and then open the drain solenoid valve to discharge the wastewater in the housing 1 through the drain pipe 6. After the wastewater has been drained, remove the cleaned air conditioning filter from the first slot 3 and the second slot 4 for drying or further processing. After cleaning the air conditioning filter, clean the cleaning device by wiping the inner wall of the housing 1, each first slot 3, and each second slot 4 to ensure the equipment is clean and tidy for future use.
[0033] Thus, the cleaning device of this utility model achieves efficient and convenient cleaning of air conditioning filters, avoiding manual cleaning of air conditioning filters by operators, reducing labor intensity, shortening cleaning time, and improving production efficiency.
[0034] It should be noted that the cleaning time can be set according to the actual usage, and it is generally recommended to clean for 10-30 minutes.
[0035] In some implementations, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 1 has a first inner wall 14 and a second inner wall 15 disposed opposite to each other, both the first inner wall 14 and the second inner wall 15 being along a first direction (e.g., Figure 1 and Figure 2Extending in the X direction (as shown in the diagram). A plurality of first positioning plates 7 are spaced apart along the X direction on the first inner wall 14, with the gap between two adjacent first positioning plates 7 forming a first slot 3; a plurality of second positioning plates 8 are spaced apart along the X direction on the second inner wall 15, with the gap between two adjacent second positioning plates 8 forming a second slot 4; each first slot 3 corresponds one-to-one with each second slot 4. By setting the first positioning plates 7 and the second positioning plates 8, this application can create multiple first slots 3 and second slots 4, making the fixing method of the air conditioner filter simple and convenient, and ensuring that the air conditioner filter remains stable during cleaning, without shaking or shifting.
[0036] In some implementations, reference Figure 2 The housing 1 has a third inner wall 16 and a fourth inner wall 17 arranged opposite to each other. The ultrasonic device 2 is located on the third inner wall 16, and the drain outlet 12 and the inlet 11 are located at the lower part of the fourth inner wall 17.
[0037] Optionally, a water filter (not shown in the figure) is provided on the water inlet pipe 5 to filter the water entering the housing 1, remove impurities from the water, and prevent impurities from damaging the air conditioning filter and the cleaning device itself.
[0038] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 The top of the housing 1 is provided with an openable cover 10, and the cover 10 has a transparent window 101. By providing the cover 10, this application can expose or close the inner cavity of the housing 1, facilitating the placement and removal of the air conditioning filter by the operator. For example, the transparent window 101 can be made of organic transparent glass. The design of the transparent window 101 allows the user to observe the cleaning status of the air conditioning filter inside the housing 1 through the transparent window 101 without opening the cover 10 during the cleaning process. For ease of operation, a handle 102 can also be provided on the cover 10, which facilitates the opening and closing of the cover 10.
[0039] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a push-pull handle 18 is provided on one side of the housing 1, and movable wheels 19 are provided at the bottom of the housing 1. Braking components (not shown) are provided on the movable wheels 19. Exemplarily, the movable wheels 19 consist of two directional wheels and two omnidirectional wheels, distributed at the four corners of the housing 1. By providing the push-pull handle 18, the operator can easily move the cleaning device. By providing movable wheels 19 at the bottom of the housing 1 and providing braking components on the movable wheels 19, this design ensures both the flexibility of movement of the cleaning device and the ability to fix it in a designated position when needed via the braking components, facilitating both movement and fixation of the cleaning device.
[0040] It should be noted that in the examples and description of this utility model, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.
[0041] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the above description is a further detailed explanation of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of the present invention to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various changes in form and detail, including some simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cleaning device for cleaning air conditioner filters, characterized in that, include: The housing has a water inlet and a water outlet on its side wall; An ultrasonic device is located inside the box, and the ultrasonic device is capable of generating ultrasonic waves. The first slot and the second slot are respectively provided on two opposite side walls of the housing. Both the first slot and the second slot extend vertically, and the two opposite edges of the air conditioner filter can be inserted vertically into the first slot and the second slot respectively.
2. The cleaning device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a first inner wall and a second inner wall arranged opposite to each other, both extending along a first direction; the first inner wall is provided with a plurality of first positioning plates spaced apart along the first direction, and the gap between two adjacent first positioning plates is the first slot; the second inner wall is provided with a plurality of second positioning plates spaced apart along the first direction, and the gap between two adjacent second positioning plates is the second slot; each first slot corresponds to each second slot.
3. The cleaning device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The enclosure has a third inner wall and a fourth inner wall arranged opposite to each other. The ultrasonic device is located on the third inner wall, and the drain outlet and the water inlet are located at the lower part of the fourth inner wall.
4. The cleaning device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes an inlet pipe and a drain pipe. The inlet pipe is connected to the inlet, and the drain pipe is connected to the outlet. The drain pipe is also equipped with a drain solenoid valve, and the inlet pipe is equipped with an inlet solenoid valve.
5. The cleaning apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe is equipped with a water filter for filtering the water entering the tank.
6. The cleaning apparatus as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The ultrasonic device includes an ultrasonic transducer and an ultrasonic generator that works in conjunction with the ultrasonic transducer.
7. The cleaning apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The housing is also equipped with a control panel, which is electrically connected to the inlet solenoid valve, the drain solenoid valve and the ultrasonic generator respectively. The control panel is used to control the opening or closing of the inlet solenoid valve, the drain solenoid valve and the ultrasonic generator.
8. The cleaning apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the box is equipped with an openable cover, and the cover has a transparent window.
9. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The box is equipped with a push-pull handle on one side and movable wheels at the bottom, with brake components on the movable wheels.
10. The cleaning apparatus as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The moving wheels consist of two directional wheels and two omnidirectional wheels, distributed at the four corners of the box.