Temperature controllable lunch box cleaning device

By designing a temperature-controlled food container cleaning device, which combines crushing and cleaning components with a heating function, the problem of difficult-to-clean oil stains inside takeout food containers has been solved, achieving thorough cleaning and improved cleaning results.

CN224527698UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21HUBEI NONGXIANG FRESH FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI NONGXIANG FRESH FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-11
Publication Date
2026-07-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing food container cleaning devices have difficulty thoroughly removing grease stains from the inside of takeout food containers, especially intact, closed containers, resulting in incomplete cleaning.

Method used

A temperature-controlled lunchbox cleaning device was designed, comprising a crushing component and a cleaning component. The crushing component breaks the lunchbox into fragments, and the cleaning component uses a cleaning cylinder and a heating component, combined with motor drive and gear meshing, to thoroughly clean the lunchbox fragments. The heating ring controls the temperature of the cleaning solution to improve the cleaning effect.

Benefits of technology

It achieves thorough cleaning of oil stains inside takeout containers, improves cleaning effectiveness, and ensures that the containers are in full contact with the cleaning solution during the breaking and cleaning process, thus enhancing the thoroughness and practicality of the cleaning.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a temperature controllable meal box cleaning device belongs to meal box cleaning technical field, including processing box, the outer top surface fixed and the through connection of feeding square cover of processing box, the inside setting of feeding square cover is used for the meal box and is broken the rubbing component, the inside setting of processing box is used for the meal box after rubbing and is cleaned the cleaning component. The utility model discloses the mutual cooperation of drive motor no.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of lunchbox cleaning technology, specifically relating to a temperature-controlled lunchbox cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of life and the rise of online payment, food delivery has occupied a significant portion of the catering industry. While providing convenience, the disposal of food delivery containers has become a prominent issue. Currently, most food delivery containers are made of polypropylene, which has high recycling value. However, they need to be cleaned before being recycled after use.

[0003] Current cleaning devices for takeout containers simply use water to wash them. However, takeout containers are containers, and when cleaning intact, closed containers, it is difficult to thoroughly remove grease from the inside. Therefore, the overall device suffers from incomplete cleaning and fails to meet usage requirements. To address this, those skilled in the art have provided a temperature-controlled takeout container cleaning device to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a temperature-controlled food container cleaning device, which solves the problem mentioned in the background technology that the food container is simply washed with water. However, since food containers are containers, it is difficult to clean the oil stains inside intact, non-open containers. Therefore, the overall device has the defect of incomplete cleaning and cannot meet the needs of use.

[0005] The specific technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A temperature-controllable lunchbox cleaning device includes a processing box, an infeed hood fixedly and through the outer top surface of the processing box, a crushing component for crushing the lunchbox inside the infeed hood, and a cleaning component for cleaning the crushed lunchbox inside the processing box.

[0007] The cleaning assembly includes a receiving seat inside a processing box. A through-hole is formed on the outer top surface of the receiving seat. A cleaning cylinder is rotatably mounted inside the hole. An annular groove is formed on the inner circumferential sidewall of the hole. An external gear ring is fixedly mounted inside the annular groove and on the outer circumferential sidewall of the cleaning cylinder. A rectangular cavity communicating with the annular groove is formed inside the receiving seat. A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted inside the rectangular cavity. A gear is fixed to the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and the gear meshes with the external gear ring. A drive motor is fixedly mounted on the outer top surface of the receiving seat. One end of the rotating shaft extends rotatably to the outer top surface of the receiving seat and is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor. Several through-holes are formed on the inner bottom surface of the cleaning cylinder. A displacement component for the vertical movement of the receiving seat is provided inside the processing box.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: the crushing assembly includes rotating shafts symmetrically rotatably mounted on the inner side wall of the feed hood, and cylinders are fixedly mounted on the outer walls of the two rotating shafts. Cutting wheels distributed in a linear array are fixedly mounted on the outer peripheral side walls of the two cylinders, and the cutting wheels on the two cylinders are designed to be mutually intersected and staggered.

[0009] This utility model is further configured such that: one end of each of the two rotating shafts extends rotatably to the front outer wall of the feeding hood, and gears are fixedly installed on their outer circumferential surfaces; the two gears are meshed together; the other end of each of the two rotating shafts extends rotatably to the rear outer wall of the feeding hood; a drive motor is fixedly installed on the rear outer wall of the feeding hood; and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: the displacement component includes threaded rods symmetrically rotatably mounted on the bottom surface of the processing box, the outer walls of the two threaded rods are threadedly sleeved with sliders, and the corresponding sides of the two sliders are respectively fixedly connected to the outer walls of the left and right ends of the receiving seat.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: one end of each of the two threaded rods extends rotatably to the outer bottom surface of the processing box, and pulley one and pulley two are respectively fixed on the outer peripheral surface. The pulley one and pulley two are rotatably connected to each other by a toothed belt, while the other end extends rotatably to the outer top surface of the processing box. A drive motor three is fixedly installed on the left end of the outer top surface of the processing box, and the output end of the drive motor three is fixedly connected to one of the threaded rods.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: an annular cavity is provided at the bottom of the processing box, an electrically controlled heating ring is fixed inside the annular cavity, a water pump is fixed on the rear outer wall of the processing box, the input end of the water pump is connected to a pipe one, and the output end is connected to a pipe two, one end of the pipe two extends into the interior of the processing box and the output end is connected to a nozzle.

[0013] This utility model is further configured such that: the front outer wall of the processing box is rotatably connected to a closed door that can be opened and closed via a locking mechanism.

[0014] The technical effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This utility model discloses a temperature-controlled lunchbox cleaning device. Through the cooperation of a drive motor, a rotating shaft, a gear, and an external gear ring, the cleaning cylinder can be driven to rotate on the receiving seat, thereby allowing the lunchboxes inside the cleaning cylinder to fully contact with the cleaning solution inside the treatment tank, making the lunchboxes cleaner more thoroughly and improving its practicality.

[0016] This utility model discloses a temperature-controlled lunchbox cleaning device. Through the interaction of a drive motor, a rotating shaft, a cylinder, a cutting wheel, and a gear, the device can break up the lunchboxes inside the feeding hood, allowing the lunchbox fragments to come into contact with the cleaning solution, thus achieving the effect of cleaning the takeaway lunchboxes and avoiding the impact of the closed takeaway lunchboxes on the cleaning effect.

[0017] This utility model discloses a temperature-controlled lunchbox cleaning device. Through the combined action of a drive motor, a threaded rod, a slider, a pulley, a second pulley, and a toothed belt, the receiving seat can be moved up and down inside the processing tank, thereby allowing the cleaning cylinder to come into contact with the cleaning liquid, thus increasing its practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first three-dimensional structure of this practical invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional cross-sectional structure of the bearing seat in this practical application.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Processing box; 101. Feed hood; 102. Filter holes; 103. Sealing door;

[0025] 2. Crushing assembly; 201. Rotating shaft two; 202. Cylinder; 203. Cutting wheel; 204. Gear two; 205. Drive motor two;

[0026] 3. Cleaning components; 301. Receiver; 302. Round hole; 303. Cleaning cylinder; 304. Annular groove; 305. External gear ring; 306. Rectangular cavity; 307. Rotating shaft one; 308. Gear one; 309. Drive motor one;

[0027] 4. Displacement component; 401. Threaded rod; 402. Slider; 403. Belt pulley one; 404. Belt pulley two; 405. Toothed belt; 406. Drive motor three;

[0028] 5. Annular cavity; 501. Electrically controlled heating ring; 502. Water pump; 503. Pipe 1; 504. Pipe 2; 505. Nozzle; Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the purpose and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific implementations of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model.

[0030] like Figure 1-5As shown, a temperature-controllable lunchbox cleaning device includes a processing box 1. A feeding hood 101 is fixedly and continuously connected to the outer top surface of the processing box 1. A crushing assembly 2 for crushing the lunchbox is installed inside the feeding hood 101. The crushing assembly 2 includes two rotating shafts 201 symmetrically rotatably mounted on the inner sidewall of the feeding hood 101. Two cylinders 202 are fixedly mounted on the outer walls of the two rotating shafts 201. Cutting wheels 203 arranged in a linear array are fixedly mounted on the outer peripheral sidewalls of both cylinders 202. The cutting wheels 203 on the two cylinders 202 are designed to be staggered and interlocked. One end of each of the two rotating shafts 201 extends rotatably to the front outer wall of the feeding hood 101, and gears 204 are fixedly mounted on their outer peripheral surfaces. The two gears 204 are meshed together. The other ends of the two rotating shafts 201 extend to the rear outer wall of the feeding hood 101. A drive motor 205 is fixedly installed on the rear outer wall of the feeding hood 101. The output end of the drive motor 205 is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts 201. First, the takeaway food box is put into the inside of the feeding hood 101. Then, the drive motor 205 is controlled and started to drive one of the rotating shafts to drive one of the gears 204 to rotate. Under the meshing connection characteristics of the gears 204, the other gear 204 drives the other rotating shaft to rotate synchronously. This causes the two cylinders 202 to drive the cutting wheel 203 to rotate inside the feeding hood 101, thereby achieving the purpose of crushing the takeaway food box and cutting it into fragments.

[0031] The processing box 1 is equipped with a cleaning component 3 for cleaning the crushed food containers. The cleaning component 3 includes a receiving seat 301 inside the processing box 1. A through-hole 302 is opened on the outer top surface of the receiving seat 301. A cleaning cylinder 303 is rotatably installed inside the hole 302. Several through-hole filter holes 102 are opened on the inner bottom surface of the cleaning cylinder 303. The processing box 1 is equipped with a displacement component 4 for the receiving seat 301 to move up and down. The displacement component 4 includes threaded rods 401 symmetrically rotatably installed on the inner bottom surface of the processing box 1. The outer walls of the two threaded rods 401 are threaded with sliders 402. The corresponding sides of the two sliders 402 are fixedly connected to the left and right outer walls of the receiving seat 301, respectively. One end of the two threaded rods 401 extends rotatably to the outer bottom surface of the processing box 1, and a pulley 403 and a pulley 404 are fixed on their outer peripheral surfaces, respectively. Two 404 are rotatably connected to each other via a toothed belt 405, while the other end extends rotatably to the outer top surface of the processing box 1. A drive motor three 406 is fixedly installed on the left end of the outer top surface of the processing box 1. The output end of the drive motor three 406 is fixedly connected to one of the threaded rods 401. After the food box fragments are crushed, they enter the interior of the cleaning cylinder 303. Then, the drive motor three 406 is controlled and started to drive one of the threaded rods 401 to drive the pulley one 403 to rotate. Under the rotational connection characteristics of the toothed belt 405, the drive pulley two 404 drives the other threaded rod 401 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the slider 402 to drive the receiving seat 301 to move downward, so that the food box fragments come into contact with the cleaning liquid, thus achieving the effect of cleaning the takeaway food box. At this time, since the takeaway food box is in a fragmented state, its surface can better contact the cleaning liquid, resulting in a better cleaning effect. This avoids the takeaway food box being in a closed state, which would affect the cleaning effect.

[0032] An annular groove 304 is formed on the inner circumferential sidewall of the circular hole 302. An external gear ring 305 is fixedly installed inside the annular groove 304 and on the outer circumferential sidewall of the cleaning cylinder. A rectangular cavity 306 is formed inside the receiving seat 301, which communicates with the annular groove 304. A rotating shaft 307 is rotatably installed inside the rectangular cavity 306. A gear 308 is fixed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 307. The gear 308 is meshed with the external gear ring 305. A drive motor 309 is fixedly installed on the outer top surface of the receiving seat 301 (this drive motor 309 is for protection). The water motor rotates the shaft 307, with one end extending to the outer top surface of the receiving seat 301 and fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 309. During the cleaning process, the drive motor 309 is controlled and started to drive the shaft 307 to rotate the gear 308. Under the meshing connection characteristics of the gear 308, the external gear ring 305 is driven to rotate the cleaning cylinder 303 inside the round hole 302, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the lunch box and facilitating the subsequent spin-drying of the lunch box, which is beneficial for the subsequent recycling of the lunch box.

[0033] An annular cavity 5 is provided at the bottom of the processing box 1. An electrically controlled heating ring 501 is fixed inside the annular cavity 5. The temperature of the cleaning solution is monitored in real time by a water temperature detector installed inside the processing box 1. Then, the electrically controlled heating ring 501 is controlled and activated by an external controller to heat the inside of the processing box 1. Heating the cleaning solution can improve the cleaning effect on the lunch box, thereby allowing the oil stains inside to be thoroughly cleaned.

[0034] A water pump 502 is fixed to the rear outer wall of the processing box 1. The input end of the water pump 502 is connected to a pipe 503, and the output end is connected to a pipe 504. One end of the pipe 504 extends into the interior of the processing box 1, and the output end is connected to a nozzle 505. Then, the pipe 503 is connected to an external water pipe, and the water pump 502 is started to spray water along the pipe 504 and then through the nozzle 505 to clean the food container fragments and remove the residual cleaning solution, thereby increasing the flexibility of use. The front outer wall of the processing box 1 is connected to a closable door 103 by a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is opened to pull open the closable door 103 to collect the cleaned food containers, which will then be recycled and reused later.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the takeaway food box is first placed into the inside of the feeding cover 101, and then the drive motor 205 is started. Under the meshing transmission of the two gears 204, the two rotating shafts rotate synchronously, so that the two cylinders 202 drive the cutting wheel 203 to rotate, thereby crushing the takeaway food box.

[0036] Meanwhile, the broken lunchbox fragments enter the cleaning cylinder 303, start the drive motor 406, and under the rotational connection characteristics of the toothed belt 405, make the pulley 403 and pulley 404 rotate synchronously, thereby driving the slider 402 to move the receiving seat 301 downward, so that the lunchbox fragments come into contact with the cleaning liquid inside the processing tank 1.

[0037] At the same time, the drive motor 309 is started to drive the rotating shaft 307 to drive the gear 308 to rotate, thereby driving the external gear ring 305 to drive the cleaning cylinder 303 to rotate inside the round hole 302, so that the oil stains inside the lunch box are thoroughly cleaned.

[0038] Secondly, during the cleaning process, the temperature of the cleaning solution is monitored in real time by a water temperature detector, and the cleaning solution is heated by an electrically controlled heating ring 501 to improve the cleaning effect.

[0039] Then, the drive motor 406 is started to rotate in the reverse direction, causing the receiving seat 301 to move upward to below the nozzle 505 (the threaded rod 401 is locked by the shaft locking device installed on the outer top surface of the processing box 1 to prevent self-rotation). The water pump 502 is started to spray water along the pipe 504 and then through the nozzle 505 to clean the food container fragments and remove the residual cleaning liquid. Then, the drive motor 309 is started to drive the rotating shaft 307 to drive the gear 308 to rotate, thereby driving the external gear ring 305 to drive the cleaning cylinder 303 to rotate inside the round hole 302 to quickly spin dry the cleaned food container fragments.

[0040] Finally, unlock the door 103 to collect the cleaned food containers inside the washing cylinder 303 for external recycling. Then, open the valve on the drain pipe installed at the bottom of the left outer wall of the processing tank 1 to drain the used cleaning solution.

[0041] It should be noted that all electrical components mentioned in this article are electrically connected to the controller and power supply. The control method of this utility model is controlled by the controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by simple programming by those skilled in the art. The power supply is also common knowledge in the art, so the control method and circuit connection will not be explained in detail.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented using conventional methods in the art.

Claims

1. A temperature-controlled lunchbox cleaning device, characterized in that: The device includes a processing box (1), the outer top surface of which is fixed and connected to a feeding hood (101), the inside of which is provided a crushing component (2) for crushing the lunch box, and the inside of which is provided a cleaning component (3) for cleaning the crushed lunch box. The cleaning component (3) includes a receiving seat (301) located inside the processing box (1). A through-hole (302) is provided on the outer top surface of the receiving seat (301). A cleaning cylinder (303) is rotatably mounted inside the hole (302). An annular groove (304) is provided on the inner circumferential sidewall of the hole (302). An external toothed ring (305) is fixedly mounted inside the annular groove (304) and on the outer circumferential sidewall of the cleaning cylinder. A rectangular cavity (306) communicating with the annular groove (304) is provided inside the receiving seat (301). A rotating... A rotating shaft (307) is provided, and a gear (308) is fixed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (307). The gear (308) is meshed with the external gear ring (305). A drive motor (309) is fixedly installed on the outer top surface of the receiving seat (301). One end of the rotating shaft (307) extends to the outer top surface of the receiving seat (301) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (309). Several through-hole filter holes (102) are provided on the inner bottom surface of the cleaning cylinder (303). The inside of the treatment box (1) is provided with a displacement component (4) for the receiving seat (301) to move up and down.

2. The temperature-controllable lunchbox cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crushing assembly (2) includes a rotating shaft two (201) symmetrically rotated and installed on the inner side wall of the feed square cover (101). The outer walls of the two rotating shaft two (201) are fixedly installed with cylinders (202). The outer peripheral side walls of the two cylinders (202) are fixedly installed with cutting wheels (203) arranged in a linear array. At the same time, the cutting wheels (203) on the two cylinders (202) are designed to be intersected and staggered.

3. The temperature-controllable lunchbox cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of each of the two rotating shafts (201) extends to the front outer wall of the feed hood (101), and gears (204) are fixedly installed on their outer surfaces. The two gears (204) are meshed together. The other end of each of the two rotating shafts (201) extends to the rear outer wall of the feed hood (101). A drive motor (205) is fixedly installed on the rear outer wall of the feed hood (101), and the output end of the drive motor (205) is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts (201).

4. The temperature-controllable lunchbox cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The displacement component (4) includes threaded rods (401) symmetrically rotated and installed on the bottom surface of the processing box (1). The outer walls of the two threaded rods (401) are threaded with sliders (402). The corresponding sides of the two sliders (402) are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the left and right ends of the receiving seat (301).

5. The temperature-controllable lunchbox cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of each of the two threaded rods (401) extends rotatably to the outer bottom surface of the processing box (1), and pulley one (403) and pulley two (404) are respectively fixed on the outer peripheral surface. The pulley one (403) and pulley two (404) are rotatably connected to each other by a toothed belt (405), while the other end extends rotatably to the outer top surface of the processing box (1). A drive motor three (406) is fixedly installed on the left end of the outer top surface of the processing box (1), and the output end of the drive motor three (406) is fixedly connected to one of the threaded rods (401).

6. The temperature-controllable lunchbox cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the processing box (1) is provided with an annular cavity (5). An electrically controlled heating ring (501) is fixed inside the annular cavity (5). A water pump (502) is fixed on the rear outer wall of the processing box (1). The input end of the water pump (502) is connected to a pipe (503), and the output end is connected to a pipe (504). One end of the pipe (504) extends into the interior of the processing box (1), and the output end is connected to a nozzle (505).

7. The temperature-controllable lunchbox cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front outer wall of the processing box (1) is rotatably connected to a closed door (103) that can be opened and closed via a locking mechanism.