A cleaning device

Abstract

This utility model relates to a cleaning device, including a water tank and a food cleaning tank disposed within the water tank. The food cleaning tank includes a tank body and a cleaning basket disposed within the tank body. A recessed water-passing area is provided at the bottom of the tank body, and a water-passing outlet is provided in the water-passing area. A media conveying module is disposed outside the water tank, which can be detachably connected to the water-passing outlet to facilitate water intake and / or drainage of the food cleaning tank. The aforementioned water-passing area can converge and transition the water flow, facilitating independent water intake and drainage of the food cleaning tank through the media conveying module. During water intake, this area can slowly transition the water flow to the cleaning basket above; during drainage, the water-passing area can converge and discharge the outflowing water, which is beneficial for improving drainage and removing sediment, and also helps to completely drain wastewater, achieving zero residual water in the food cleaning tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen sink technology, specifically a cleaning device that can be used as a sink and can automatically clean fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and other food ingredients. Background Technology

[0002] For Chinese kitchens, due to the abundance of ingredients, the need for washing fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat is very high. Currently, people mostly use sinks to wash fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat, which is time-consuming and laborious. To solve this problem, the applicant's prior patent ZL201610632336.9, "Integrated Sink Washing Device," discloses a structure that integrates a separate fruit and vegetable washing machine next to the sink. While this provides convenience for users to wash fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat, the drainage components and the drive structure of the fruit and vegetable washing machine are all located at the bottom of the sink, which severely limits the height and volume of the washing machine and the sink, affecting the independent usable space of the sink.

[0003] Paper ZL201821326601.1, "A Sink-Type Washing Machine with Fruit and Vegetable Disposal Unit," discloses a structure that integrates a sink and a sink dishwasher, with a detachable and movable fruit and vegetable disposal unit installed within the sink. While this structure provides convenience for independent washing of fruits and vegetables, the spray nozzles of this fruit and vegetable washing machine actually use the same spray arm structure as the sink dishwasher, and the water supply to the spray nozzles requires the original sink dishwasher's water supply system. This results in inconvenient drainage for the fruit and vegetable washing machine itself. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cleaning device that facilitates independent water inlet and drainage, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A cleaning device includes a water tank and a food washing tank disposed in the water tank. The food washing tank includes a tank body and a washing basket disposed in the tank body. The bottom of the tank body is provided with a recessed water passage area, and the water passage area is provided with a water outlet. A medium conveying module is disposed outside the water tank and can be detachably connected to the water outlet to provide water inlet and / or drainage for the food washing tank.

[0007] The aforementioned water-passing area can serve as a convergence and transition for water flow, facilitating independent water inlet and outlet for the food washing tank via the media conveying module. During water inlet, this area can slowly transition the water flow to the washing basket above. During water outlet, the water-passing area can converge and discharge the outflowing water, which is beneficial for improving drainage and sediment removal. At the same time, it is also beneficial for thoroughly draining wastewater, achieving zero residual water in the food washing tank.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom wall of the water-passing area forms a slope that gradually slopes downwards from its edge towards the water outlet. When washing food, especially fruits and vegetables, the washing basket will cause mud and sand peeled off the fruits and vegetables to settle downwards due to the turbulent water flow. The aforementioned slope can guide the mud and sand, allowing it to be flushed into the water-passing area during drainage and preventing it from accumulating in the gaps. During drainage, it will be promptly discharged through the water outlet to achieve zero residue of mud and sand.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom wall of the tank forms a guide surface that gradually slopes downward from the edge towards the water-passing area. This structure guides the sediment towards the water-passing area, preventing sediment from remaining in the cleaning area and being turbulently stirred up, thus affecting the cleaning effect.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the washing basket is provided with a drain hole, an aeration channel, and an aeration hole connected to the aeration channel for blowing air into the washing basket. The aeration channel is connected to an external air source through an air guide channel. By directly setting the aeration channel and aeration hole on the bottom wall of the washing basket, the upward air is not obstructed by the bottom wall of the washing basket, and the air column ejected from the aeration hole can form a boiling turbulent flow in the washing basket, fully contacting the food and improving the washing effect.

[0011] Preferably, the lower part of the air guide channel is housed in the water-passing area, and at least partially, the bottom of the air guide channel is arranged close to the bottom wall of the water-passing area. The air guide channel passes through the side wall of the water-passing area to form an air inlet on the side of the tank that can communicate with an air source. This structure, where the air guide channel passes through the water-passing area, improves space utilization and shortens the air delivery distance.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom wall of the water passage area is provided with a sand guiding channel that is recessed relative to its bottom wall, and the sand guiding channel extends from the middle of the bottom wall of the water passage area towards the water outlet. Due to the limited assembly space in this invention, the assembly distance between the bottom of the air guiding channel and the bottom wall of the tank is very small, which can easily cause silt accumulation. The sand guiding channel can actively guide and drain this part of the silt to avoid silt residue.

[0013] Preferably, the depth and / or width of the sand guiding channel gradually decreases along the drainage direction. This structure allows sediment to accumulate in the sand guiding channel, improving the sediment discharge efficiency.

[0014] Further preferably, the sand-guiding channels and air-guiding channels are arranged alternately. The sand-guiding channels and the air-guiding channels located close to the bottom wall of the water-passing area are arranged in an X-shape. This structure avoids the bottom of the air-guiding channels from obstructing a large area of ​​the sand-guiding channels, ensuring that the water flow remains unobstructed within the sand-guiding channels during drainage. This eliminates the possibility of localized silt blockage in the sand-guiding channels and improves the silt removal efficiency.

[0015] Preferably, a blower that can be detachably connected to the air inlet is provided on the outer wall of the water tank, and the blower is arranged near the top edge of the water tank. This structure facilitates the provision of a stable air source for the aeration channel, and the blower is mounted high to prevent liquid from the food washing tank from flowing back and damaging the blower.

[0016] Preferably, the bottom wall of the washing basket has an assembly port that communicates with the aeration channel, and the upper end of the air guide channel forms a plug that can be detachably inserted into the assembly port. This structure facilitates the detachable connection between the washing basket and the tank and the air guide channel. After washing, the washing basket containing the food can be directly lifted out for draining, making it convenient to use.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This utility model has a recessed water passage area at the bottom of the food washing tank. This area can serve as a converging and transitioning area for the water flow, making it convenient for the food washing tank to independently inlet and outlet through the media conveying module. When water is inlet, this area can slowly transition the water flow to the washing basket above. When water is outlet, the water passage area can converge and discharge the outflowing water, which is beneficial to improving the drainage and sediment removal effect. At the same time, it is also beneficial to drain the wastewater completely, achieving zero residual water in the food washing tank.

[0018] In this invention, the food washing tank is detachably installed in the water tank. Because the spray nozzles of existing fruit and vegetable washing machines actually use the same spray arm structure as those of water tank washing machines, and the water supply to the spray nozzles requires the original water supply system of the water tank washing machine, this can only be achieved when a water tank dishwasher is installed simultaneously. However, the water tank dishwasher itself, due to its bottom return and drainage components, suffers from severely limited height and volume, resulting in a limitation on the water tank's volume. This invention provides a medium delivery module on the outer wall of the water tank for supplying water and / or air to the food washing tank. The side wall of the food washing tank (corresponding to the water passage area) has an inlet that can connect or disconnect from the medium delivery module. This inlet includes a water inlet and an air inlet. The medium delivery module is a module integrating a water inlet / drainage structure and an air supply mechanism. When the food washing tank is needed, it is placed in the sink, and the media delivery module enables water, air, and water to enter and exit the tank for cleaning. When the food washing tank is not needed, it can be removed from the sink, giving the sink a large cleaning space to meet user needs. The media delivery module is located on the outer wall of the sink, unlike existing sink dishwashers that occupy space at the bottom of the sink, leaving space underneath for installing other items and improving space utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the food washing tank in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A sectional view;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tank in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view (horizontal section) of an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the cleaning device of this embodiment includes a water tank 1 and a food washing tank 2 disposed in the water tank 1. A wastewater outlet 13 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 1. The food washing tank 2 includes a tank body 21 and a washing basket 22 disposed in the tank body 21. A recessed water passage area 211 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 21. A water passage outlet 212 is provided on the side of the water passage area 211. A medium conveying module 3 is provided outside the water tank 1, which can be detachably connected to the water passage outlet 212 to provide water inlet and / or drainage for the food washing tank 2.

[0028] The aforementioned water-passing area 211 can serve as a convergence and transition for water flow, facilitating independent water inlet and outlet for the food washing tank 2 via the media conveying module 3. During water inlet, this area can slowly transition the water flow to the upper washing basket 22. During water outlet, the water-passing area 211 can converge and discharge the outflowing water, which is beneficial for improving drainage and sediment removal. At the same time, it is also beneficial for thoroughly draining wastewater, achieving zero residual water in the food washing tank 2.

[0029] The bottom wall of the water-passing area 211 forms a slope 213 that gradually slopes downward from its edge towards the water outlet 212. When washing food, especially fruits and vegetables, the washing basket 22 will cause mud and sand peeled off the fruits and vegetables to settle downward with the turbulent water flow. The slope 213 can guide the mud and sand, so that the mud and sand are washed into the water-passing area 211 during drainage and avoid accumulating in the gaps. During drainage, the mud and sand are discharged in time through the water outlet 212 to achieve zero residue of mud and sand.

[0030] The bottom wall of the tank 21 forms a guide surface 214 that gradually slopes downward from the edge toward the water passage area 211. This structure guides the sediment toward the water passage area 211 to prevent sediment from being present in the cleaning area and being tumbled by the turbulent flow, thus affecting the cleaning effect.

[0031] The bottom of the cleaning basket 22 is provided with a drain hole 221, an aeration channel 222, and an aeration hole 223 connected to the aeration channel 222 for blowing air into the cleaning basket 22. The aeration channel 222 is connected to an external air source through an air guide channel 4. By directly setting the aeration channel 222 and the aeration hole 223 on the bottom wall of the cleaning basket 22, the air will not be obstructed by the bottom wall of the cleaning basket 22 when it rises. The air column ejected from the aeration hole 223 can form a boiling turbulent flow in the cleaning basket 22, which can fully contact the food and improve the cleaning effect.

[0032] The lower part of the air guide channel 4 is housed in the water-passing area 211. At least a portion of the bottom of the air guide channel 4 is arranged close to the bottom wall of the water-passing area 211. The air guide channel 4 passes through the side wall of the water-passing area 211, forming an air inlet 41 on the side of the tank 21 that can communicate with an air source. This structure, which allows the air guide channel 4 to pass through the water-passing area 211, improves space utilization and shortens the air delivery stroke.

[0033] The bottom wall of the water passage area 211 is provided with a sand guiding channel 215 that is recessed relative to its bottom wall. The sand guiding channel 215 extends from the middle of the bottom wall of the water passage area 211 towards the water outlet 212. Due to the limited assembly space in this embodiment, the assembly distance between the bottom of the air guiding channel 4 and the bottom wall of the tank 21 is very small, which can easily cause sediment accumulation. The sand guiding channel 215 can actively guide and drain this part of the sediment to avoid sediment residue.

[0034] The depth and / or width of the sand guiding channel 215 gradually decreases along the drainage direction. This structure allows sediment to accumulate in the sand guiding channel 215, improving sediment discharge efficiency. The sand guiding channel 215 and the air guiding channel 4 are arranged alternately. The sand guiding channel 215 and the portion of the air guiding channel 4 located close to the bottom wall of the water passage area 211 are arranged in an X-shape. This structure avoids the bottom of the air guiding channel 4 from significantly obstructing the sand guiding channel 215, ensuring unobstructed water flow within the sand guiding channel 215 during drainage. This eliminates potential localized sediment blockage in the sand guiding channel 215 and improves sediment discharge efficiency.

[0035] A blower that can be detachably connected to the air inlet 41 is installed on the outer wall of the water tank 1, and the blower is arranged near the top edge of the water tank 1. This structure facilitates the provision of a stable air source for the aeration channel 222, and the blower is mounted high to prevent liquid from the food washing tank 2 from flowing back and damaging the blower.

[0036] The bottom wall of the washing basket 22 has an assembly port 224 that communicates with the aeration channel 222, and the upper end of the air guide channel 4 forms a plug 42 that can be detachably inserted into the assembly port 224. This structure facilitates the detachable connection of the washing basket 22 with the tank 21 and the air guide channel 4. After washing, the washing basket 22 containing the food can be directly lifted out for draining, making it convenient to use.

[0037] The side wall of the water tank 1 has a notch 200 for connecting the air inlet 41 and the water outlet 212 to the medium conveying module 3 outside the water tank 1.

[0038] In this embodiment, a recessed water-passing area 211 is provided at the bottom of the food washing tank 2. This area can serve as a convergence and transition for the water flow, facilitating independent water inlet and outlet of the food washing tank 2 through the media conveying module 3. When water is inlet, this area can slowly transition the water flow to the washing basket 22 above. When water is drained, the water-passing area 211 can converge and discharge the outflowing water, which is beneficial to improving the drainage and sediment removal effect. At the same time, it is also beneficial to drain the wastewater completely, achieving zero residual water in the food washing tank 2.

[0039] In this embodiment, the food washing tank 2 is detachably installed in the water tank 1. Since the spray nozzles of existing fruit and vegetable washing machines actually use the same spray arm structure as those of water tank washing machines, and the water supply to the spray nozzles requires the original water supply system of the water tank washing machine, this can only be achieved when a water tank dishwasher is installed simultaneously. However, the water tank dishwasher itself, due to the bottom return and drainage components, has a severely limited height, resulting in a limitation on the water tank volume. In this embodiment, a medium conveying module 3 for supplying water and / or air to the food washing tank 2 is provided on the outer wall of the water tank 1. The side wall of the food washing tank 2 (corresponding to the water passage area 211) is provided with an inlet that can be connected to or disconnected from the medium conveying module 3. This inlet includes a water outlet 212 and an air inlet 41. The medium conveying module 3 is a module integrating a water inlet / drainage structure and an air supply mechanism. When the food washing tank 2 is needed, it is placed in the sink 1, and the medium conveying module 3 enables the food washing tank 2 to receive water, air, and water for cleaning. When the food washing tank 2 is not needed, it can be removed from the sink 1, giving the sink 1 a large cleaning space to meet user needs. The medium conveying module 3 is located on the outer wall of the sink 1, unlike existing sink 1 dishwashers that occupy the space at the bottom of the sink 1, leaving space under the sink 1 for installing other items and improving space utilization.

[0040] In the specification and claims of this utility model, terms indicating direction, such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," and "bottom," are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of this utility model. However, the use of these terms is merely for the purpose of explanation and is based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this utility model can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating direction are for illustrative purposes only and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

Claims

1. A cleaning device comprising a sink and a food material cleaning tank provided in the sink, characterized in that: The food material cleaning tank comprises a tank body and a cleaning basket arranged in the tank body, the bottom of the tank body is provided with a concave water passing area, the water passing area is provided with a water passing opening, and a medium conveying module is arranged outside the tank body and detachably connected with the water passing opening to supply water to the food material cleaning tank and / or drain water.

2. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The bottom wall of the water passing area is formed with a slope gradually downward from the edge to the water passing opening.

3. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The bottom wall of the tank body is formed with a flow guide surface gradually downward from the edge to the water passing area.

4. The cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the cleaning basket is provided with a draining hole, an aeration channel, and an aeration hole connected with the aeration channel and used for blowing air into the cleaning basket, and the aeration channel is connected with an external air source through an air guide channel.

5. The cleaning apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The lower part of the air guide channel is accommodated in the water passing area, at least a part of the bottom of the air guide channel is arranged close to the bottom wall of the water passing area, and the air guide channel penetrates through the side wall of the water passing area to form an air inlet connected with the air source at the side of the tank body.

6. The cleaning apparatus of claim 5, wherein: The bottom wall of the water passing area is provided with a sand guide channel concave relative to the bottom wall, and the sand guide channel extends from the middle of the bottom wall of the water passing area to the water passing opening.

7. The cleaning apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The depth and / or width of the sand guide channel gradually decrease along the water draining direction.

8. The cleaning apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The sand guide channel and the air guide channel are arranged alternately.

9. The cleaning apparatus of claim 5, wherein: The lateral wall of the tank body is provided with a fan detachably connected with the air inlet, and the fan is arranged close to the top edge of the tank body.

10. The cleaning apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The bottom wall of the cleaning basket is provided with a mounting hole connected with the aeration channel, and the upper end of the air guide channel is formed with a plug detachably inserted into the mounting hole.

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