A cleaning device

Abstract

This utility model relates to a cleaning device, including a water tank and a food cleaning tank detachably disposed in the water tank. The food cleaning tank has a media interface on its side wall, and also includes a media conveying module disposed outside the water tank and detachably connected to the media interface. The inner side wall of the water tank is provided with a support rail extending along its length. The food cleaning tank is provided with a support edge that can be placed on the support rail and determines whether the media interface is connected to the media conveying module. This utility model supports the food cleaning tank in the water tank via the support edge and support rail, which not only facilitates vertical and horizontal positioning of the food cleaning tank, making it easy to move and place, but also, because the support edge is located in the lower middle part of the food cleaning tank, changes the load-bearing method from "suspended" to "supported," lowering the center of gravity of the food cleaning tank, reducing the risk of swaying and tipping when the food cleaning tank slides, avoiding uneven load or frequent sliding problems, and improving the stability of the food cleaning tank in use.

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 Integrated Fruit and Vegetable Washer," discloses a structure that integrates a sink and a sink dishwasher, with a detachable and movable fruit and vegetable washer installed within the sink. While this structure provides convenience for independent washing of fruits and vegetables, the washer's bottom requires support from feet at the bottom of the sink, making it difficult to move. Existing technologies also involve placing the upper edge of the fruit and vegetable washing tank directly over the top edge of the sink; however, this suspended arrangement is prone to uneven load distribution or frequent slippage, resulting in poor stability during use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The first technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cleaning device that is easy to move and use, thereby improving the stability of the food washing tank, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0005] The second technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cleaning device that is conducive to improving the reliability of the interface, in view of the current situation of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0007] A cleaning device includes a water tank and a food washing tank detachably disposed in the water tank. The inner side wall of the water tank is provided with a support rail extending along its length direction. Correspondingly, the food washing tank is provided with a support edge that can be placed on the support rail, and the support edge is located in the lower middle part of the food washing tank.

[0008] This invention places the food washing tank in the water tank by means of a support edge and a support rail, which not only makes it easy to limit the vertical and horizontal movement of the food washing tank, but also makes it easy to move and pick up.

[0009] Preferably, the lower middle part of the food washing tank tapers inward to form the support edge. Positioning the support edge here, that is, moving the support position between the food washing tank and the water tank down to the lower part of the food washing tank, improves the support or sliding stability of the food washing tank and enhances its reliability under load.

[0010] Preferably, the main body of the food washing tank has vertically extending sidewalls, and the bottom of the food washing tank is formed into a bowl-shaped or frying pan-shaped structure that smoothly transitions inward from the lower edge of the sidewalls. The junction between the sidewalls and the bottom of the food washing tank forms a support edge that can be placed on a support rail. The aforementioned bowl-shaped or frying pan-shaped structure can serve as the air inlet, water inlet, and drainage structure of the food washing tank. Utilizing this structure to form a support edge at the upper part of the food washing tank helps to improve the support or sliding stability of the food washing tank.

[0011] Preferably, the support rail protrudes into the water tank from the inner sidewall, or the support rail is an integral support platform extending from the bottom of the water tank sidewall to the middle of the water tank sidewall. The support rail can be formed in different ways, as long as it meets its supporting function.

[0012] Preferably, the length of the support rail is 0.1 to 1 times the length of the water tank. The length of the support rail can be selected according to usage requirements. For example, as a preferred embodiment, the support rail is arranged close to the medium interface, and its length is less than or equal to the length of the food washing tank. As another preferred embodiment, the length of the support rail is greater than the length of the food washing tank, and the food washing tank is laterally movable on the support rail via a support edge. The support rail can be a very short length and positioned close to the side wall of the sink's media delivery module. In this case, the food washing tank essentially does not use a sliding function; the support rail primarily supports the food washing tank and allows for small lateral sliding movements, thus connecting the food washing tank to the media delivery module. Alternatively, the support rail can be set to a very long length. In this case, the food washing tank can slide laterally to any position within the sink. When the food washing tank moves to a fixed position (e.g., the right or left end of the sink), it connects to the media delivery module, enabling automatic food washing. When the food washing tank moves to other positions, it disconnects from the media delivery module, allowing the entire food washing tank to be removed from the sink and used as an independent fruit and vegetable tank, drainer, or water storage tank.

[0013] Preferably, the inner side of the support rail is provided with a protrusion near the upper edge, and correspondingly, a raised rib is provided below the support edge of the food washing tank to cooperate with the protrusion and limit the movement of the food washing tank. This structure can prevent the food washing tank from moving or sliding excessively on the support rail and tipping over.

[0014] Preferably, the top edge of the water tank forms a horizontally arranged support platform, on which a door is provided that can slide along the length of the support platform to cover the top opening of the food washing tank. The food washing tank mainly washes through water turbulence. If the turbulence is strong, water may splash outside the food washing tank. The aforementioned door can cover the top opening of the food washing tank to avoid splashing. Based on the simple requirement that the door only needs to block upward splashing water, the door does not need to be fixed. It can simply be placed on the support platform and can be removed at any time.

[0015] Preferably, the door covers the top opening of the food washing sink to conceal it; when the door is moved away from the top opening of the food washing sink, it forms a cutting board or draining board above the sink. This practical door design allows for more functions to meet various consumer needs and make full use of kitchen space.

[0016] Preferably, the side wall of the food washing tank is provided with a media interface, and a media conveying module that can be detachably connected to the media interface is also provided outside the tank. The media conveying module, which can be detachably connected to the media interface of the food washing tank, is provided outside the tank to provide independent water inlet and / or drainage and / or air inlet functions for the food washing tank, thereby achieving automated cleaning of the food washing tank.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This utility model supports the food washing tank in the water tank by means of a support edge and a support rail. This not only makes it easy to limit the vertical and horizontal movement of the food washing tank, making it easy to move and pick up, but also, since the support edge is located in the lower middle part of the food washing tank, the load-bearing method is changed from "suspended" to "supported". This lowers the center of gravity of the food washing tank, reduces the risk of shaking and tipping when the food washing tank slides, avoids the problem of uneven load or frequent sliding, and improves the stability of the food washing tank in use. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the hidden door structure;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the food washing tank in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is another angle view of the food washing tank in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the cleaning device of this embodiment includes a water tank 1 and a food washing tank 2 detachably disposed in the water tank 1. A wastewater outlet 13 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 1, and a medium interface 21 is provided on the side wall of the food washing tank 2. It also includes a medium conveying module 3 disposed outside the water tank 1 and detachably connected to the medium interface 21. A notch 15 is provided in the water tank 1 at the medium communication point.

[0026] In this embodiment, the inner sidewall of the water tank 1 is provided with a support rail 11 extending along its length direction. Correspondingly, the food washing tank 2 is provided with a support edge 22 that can be placed on the support rail 11 and realize whether the medium interface 21 is connected to the medium conveying module 3.

[0027] In this embodiment, a media delivery module 3 is provided outside the water tank 1, which can be detachably connected to the media interface 21 of the food washing tank 2, so as to independently perform water inlet and / or drainage and / or air inlet functions for the food washing tank 2, thereby realizing the automated cleaning of the food washing tank 2. The food washing tank 2 is placed in the water tank 1 by means of the support edge 22 and the support rail 11, which not only facilitates the vertical and horizontal positioning of the food washing tank 2, making it easy to move and pick up, but also improves the reliability of the media interface 21 and the media delivery module 3 in the connected state under the limitation of the support edge 22 and the support rail 11, and avoids media leakage.

[0028] The lower middle part of the food washing tank 2 tapers inward to form a support edge 22. By placing the support edge 22 here, that is, by moving the support position between the food washing tank 2 and the water tank 1 to the lower part of the food washing tank 2, the support or sliding stability of the food washing tank 2 can be improved, and the reliability of the food washing tank 2 when bearing weight can be improved.

[0029] The main body of the food washing tank 2 has vertically extending sidewalls. The bottom of the food washing tank 2 is formed into a bowl-shaped or frying pan-shaped structure 23 that smoothly transitions inward from the lower edge of the sidewall. The junction between the sidewall and the bottom of the food washing tank 2 forms a support edge 22 that can be placed on the support rail 11. The aforementioned bowl-shaped or frying pan-shaped structure can serve as the air inlet, water inlet, and drainage structure of the food washing tank 2. The support edge 22 formed by the partition between this structure and the upper part of the food washing tank 2 helps to improve the support or sliding stability of the food washing tank 2.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the support rail 11 protrudes into the water tank 1 from the inner side wall of the water tank 1, or, as... Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the support rail 11 is an integral support platform extending from the bottom of the side wall of the water tank 1 to the middle of the side wall of the water tank 1. The support rail 11 can be formed in different ways, as long as it meets its support function.

[0031] The length of the support rail 11 is 0.1 to 1 times the length of the water tank 1. The length of the support rail 11 can be selected according to usage requirements. For example, as a preferred embodiment, such as... Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the support rail 11 is arranged close to the medium interface 21, and its length is less than or equal to the length of the food washing tank 2. As another preferred embodiment, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the length of the support rail 11 is greater than the length of the food washing tank 2. The food washing tank 2 is laterally movable on the support rail 11 via the support edge 22. That is, the support rail 11 can be set to a very small length and close to the media conveying module 3 on the side wall of the water tank 1. In this case, the food washing tank 2 basically does not use the sliding function. The support rail is mainly used to support the food washing tank 2 and allow the food washing tank 2 to slide laterally with small displacement, so as to realize the connection between the food washing tank 2 and the media conveying module 3. Alternatively, the support rail can be set to a very large length. In this case, the food washing tank 2 can slide laterally to any position in the water tank 1. When the food washing tank 2 moves to a fixed position (e.g., the right or left end of the water tank 1), it connects with the media conveying module 3 to realize the automatic food washing function. When the food washing tank 2 moves to other positions, it disconnects from the media conveying module and the food washing tank 2 can be removed from the water tank 1 as a whole and used as an independent fruit and vegetable tank, drain tank 1, water storage tank 1, etc.

[0032] The inner side of the support rail 11 is provided with a protrusion 11a near the upper edge. Correspondingly, a rib 22a is provided below the support edge 22 of the food washing tank 2, which cooperates with the protrusion 11a to limit the movement of the food washing tank 2. This structure can prevent the food washing tank from moving or sliding excessively on the support rail and tipping over.

[0033] A horizontally arranged support platform 12 is formed at the top edge of the sink 1. A door 5 is provided on the support platform 12, which can slide along the length of the support platform 12 to cover the top opening of the food washing tank 2. The food washing tank 2 is mainly washed by water turbulence. If the turbulence is strong, water may splash outside the food washing tank 2. The door 5 is provided to cover the top opening of the food washing tank 2 to avoid splashing water. Since the door 5 only needs to block the upward splashing water, it does not need to be fixed. It can simply be placed on the support platform 12 and can be removed at any time.

[0034] The door 5 covers the top opening of the food washing sink 2 to conceal it; when the door 5 is moved away from the top opening of the food washing sink 2, it sits above the sink 1, forming a cutting board or draining board. This practical door 5 can provide more functions to meet more consumer needs and make full use of kitchen space.

[0035] In this embodiment, the medium interface 21 can be opened on the left or right side wall or the rear side wall of the food washing tank 2, and correspondingly, the medium conveying module 3 can be set on the left or right side wall or the rear side wall of the water tank 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, the food washing tank 2 is detachably installed in the water tank 1. When the food washing tank 2 is needed, it is placed in the water tank 1, and water, air and water are introduced into the food washing tank 2 through the interface to achieve cleaning. When the food washing tank 2 is not needed, it can be removed from the water tank 1, so that the water tank 1 has a large volume of cleaning space to meet the user's needs.

[0037] In this embodiment, a media delivery module 3 is provided outside the water tank 1, which can be detachably connected to the media interface 21 of the food washing tank 2, so as to independently perform water inlet and / or drainage and / or air inlet functions for the food washing tank 2, thereby realizing the automated cleaning of the food washing tank 2. The food washing tank 2 is placed in the water tank 1 by means of the support edge 22 and the support rail 11, which not only facilitates the vertical and horizontal positioning of the food washing tank 2, making it easy to move and pick up, but also improves the reliability of the media interface 21 and the media delivery module 3 in the connected state under the limitation of the support edge 22 and the support rail 11, and avoids media leakage.

[0038] In this embodiment, the support edge 22 is located in the lower middle part of the food washing tank 1, changing the load point from "suspended" to "supported," thus lowering the center of gravity of the food washing tank 2. This reduces the risk of wobbling and tipping when the food washing tank 2 slides, and avoids scenarios with uneven load or frequent sliding (such as when placing dishes in a kitchen sink). The support rail 11 protrudes from the inner side wall or bottom wall of the sink 1, providing a more stable guiding foundation and enhancing the overall structural rigidity. The support rail 11 protrudes from the inner side wall or bottom wall of the sink 1, reducing flush contact with the sink 1 wall and avoiding the "gap effect" of dirt accumulation. During cleaning, water flow and brushes can more easily reach the area of ​​the support rail 11, improving hygiene. At the same time, the bottom support edge 22 of the food washing tank 2 is designed to simplify the surface structure (no top protrusion), reducing cleaning dead corners. The support edge 22 allows the food washing tank 2 to be closer to the bottom of the sink 1, increasing the usable depth of the sink 1 (e.g., accommodating taller items) and freeing up upper space. The protruding design of the support rail 11 also enables a more compact food washing tank structure, facilitating installation in confined sinks 1. The support rail 11 protrudes from the inner sidewall or bottom wall of the sink 1, reducing additional parts, manufacturing costs, and assembly complexity. The bottom support method reduces wear points on the support rail 11, extending its service life. In this embodiment, the cooperative design between the support rail 11 and the support edge 22 resolves the core contradiction in the prior art of "how to balance sliding stability, cleaning convenience, and space efficiency," especially in environments like sinks where high-frequency use and high hygiene requirements are paramount.

[0039] 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 water tank (1) and a food washing tank (2) detachably disposed in the water tank (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the water tank (1) is provided with a support rail (11) extending along its length. Correspondingly, the food washing tank (2) is provided with a support edge (22) that can be placed on the support rail (11). The support edge is located in the lower middle part of the food washing tank.

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower middle part of the food washing tank (2) tapers inward to form the support edge (22).

3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body of the food washing tank (2) has vertically extending side walls. The bottom of the food washing tank (2) is formed into a bowl-shaped or flat-bottomed pan-shaped structure that smoothly transitions inward from the lower edge of the side wall. The connection between the side wall and the bottom of the food washing tank (2) forms a support edge (22) that can be placed on the support rail (11).

4. The cleaning device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The support rail (11) is formed by protruding into the water tank (1) from the inner side wall of the water tank (1), or the support rail (11) is an integral support platform extending from the bottom of the side wall of the water tank (1) to the middle of the side wall of the water tank (1).

5. The cleaning device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The length of the support rail (11) is 0.1 to 1 times the length of the water tank (1).

6. The cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support rail (11) is arranged close to the medium interface (21), and its length is less than or equal to the length of the food washing tank (2).

7. The cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The length of the support rail (11) is greater than the length of the food washing tank (2), and the food washing tank (2) is movably mounted on the support rail (11) via the support edge (22).

8. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The inner side of the support rail (11) is provided with a protrusion (11a) arranged near the upper edge. Correspondingly, the support edge (22) of the food washing tank (2) is provided with a rib (22a) that can cooperate with the protrusion (11a) to limit the movement of the food washing tank (2).

9. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The top edge of the sink (1) is formed with a horizontally arranged support platform (12), and the support platform (12) is provided with a door (5) that can slide along the length of the support platform (12) to cover the top opening of the food washing tank (2).

10. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that: The door (5) covers the top opening of the food washing tank (2) to cover the top opening of the food washing tank (2); when the door (5) is moved to a position away from the top opening of the food washing tank (2), the door (5) is positioned above the sink (1) to form a cutting board or draining board.

11. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the food washing tank (2) is provided with a medium interface (21), and a medium conveying module (3) that can be detachably connected to the medium interface (21) is also provided outside the water tank (1).

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