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. A medium inlet is provided on the side of the food cleaning tank. A connector capable of extending and retracting perpendicularly to the side wall of the water tank is provided on the side wall of the water tank. The outer end of the connector is connected to a medium source, and the inner end of the connector is used to connect to the medium inlet in its extended state and disconnect from the medium inlet in its retracted state. With this structure, when the connector is in the extended state, it connects the food cleaning tank to the external medium, enabling automated cleaning of the food cleaning tank; when the connector is in the retracted state, it disconnects the food cleaning tank from the external medium, allowing the food cleaning tank to be removed from the water tank without affecting its independent use. The retractable connector enables the connection and disconnection of the medium.

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 Cleaner," discloses a structure that integrates a sink and a sink dishwasher, with a detachable and movable fruit and vegetable cleaner installed within the sink. While this structure provides convenience for independent washing of fruits and vegetables, the spray nozzles of the fruit and vegetable cleaner actually use the same spray arm structure as the sink dishwasher. Furthermore, the water supply to the spray nozzles relies on the original sink dishwasher's water supply system. This necessitates a structure on the side of the sink that can connect to the original sink's water supply system. However, due to the weight of the fruit and vegetable cleaner itself, this connection is inconvenient and prone to fluid leakage, thus affecting the medium pressure and cleaning effect.

[0004] Therefore, the current integrated cleaning structure of water tanks and automatic cleaning machines needs further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cleaning device that is easy to disassemble and assemble and has good sealing at the connection, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve 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, characterized in that: a medium inlet is provided on the side of the food washing tank, a joint that can extend and retract perpendicularly to the side wall of the water tank is provided on the side wall of the water tank, the outer end of the joint is connected to a medium source, and the inner end of the joint is used to connect to the medium inlet in its extended state and disconnect from the medium inlet in its retracted state.

[0008] With the above structure, when the connector is in the extended state, it connects the food washing tank to the external medium, enabling automated cleaning of the food washing tank; when the connector is in the retracted state, it disconnects the food washing tank from the external medium, allowing the food washing tank to be removed from the water tank without affecting its independent use; the retractable connector enables the connection and disconnection of the medium.

[0009] Preferably, the side wall of the water tank has a notch corresponding to the medium inlet, and the outer side wall of the water tank is provided with a flow channel for conveying the medium. A guide cavity corresponding to the notch is provided on the side of the flow channel, and the connector is laterally movable within the guide cavity. With this structure, the guide cavity connects to the external medium, and the connector is laterally movable within the guide cavity. When the connector extends, it connects to the guide cavity; when the connector retracts into the guide cavity, the medium connection is disconnected, making operation convenient.

[0010] Preferably, the connector includes a baffle and a medium pipe passing through the baffle. The baffle is laterally movable within the flow guide cavity, and its sidewall is in a sealing fit with the inner wall of the flow guide cavity. The baffle moves towards the water tank until the medium pipe extends into the medium inlet to achieve medium communication, and moves out of the water tank until the medium pipe exits the medium inlet to achieve medium disconnection. This structure improves the sealing performance between the connector and the flow guide cavity, preventing medium leakage.

[0011] Preferably, the flow guiding cavity is provided with an elastic element that allows the connector to maintain a tendency to move into the water tank. An operating element is also provided outside the water tank to allow the connector to retract into the flow guiding cavity against the elastic force of the elastic element. This structure facilitates the retraction of the connector via the operating element, allowing the food washing tank to be removed from the water tank without interference between them.

[0012] Preferably, the front edge of the baffle is formed as a guide surface that gradually slopes outward from the radial inward direction towards the outside of the water tank. The operating element is an operating rod that can move up and down. The upper end of the operating rod is located above the top edge of the water tank, and the lower end face of the operating rod forms an inclined surface that can cooperate with the guide surface. With the above structure, the joint can be retracted by pressing the operating rod and through the cooperation of the inclined surface and the guide surface.

[0013] Preferably, the side of the food washing tank is provided with a horizontally arranged medium channel, the outer port of which forms the medium inlet. When the medium is in communication, the outer end face of the medium channel is positioned close to the inner wall of the tank surrounding the notch. This structure further improves the sealing performance at the joint.

[0014] Preferably, the food washing tank includes a tank body and a washing basket detachably disposed within the tank body. The bottom wall of the washing basket has drainage holes, and the bottom of the washing basket also has an aeration channel and aeration holes for aeration into the washing basket. The aeration channel is connected to an external air source through a medium inlet. Using this structure, aeration occurs through the bottom of the washing basket, without obstruction from the bottom wall, creating a boiling-like turbulent flow and improving the washing effect.

[0015] Preferably, there are at least two sets of media inlets, one set for supplying air to the aeration channel, and the other sets for supplying water and / or draining water from the tank. The outer wall of the tank is equipped with an inlet valve for water intake and a drain pump for drainage. This structure further improves the automation level of the food washing tank.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This utility model achieves detachable connection between the food washing tank and the external medium through a retractable joint. When the joint is in the extended state, it connects the food washing tank to the external medium, enabling automated cleaning of the food washing tank. When the joint is in the retracted state, it disconnects the food washing tank from the external medium, allowing the food washing tank to be removed from the water tank without affecting its independent use. The use of a retractable joint to connect and disconnect the medium is not only convenient to operate but also reliable, improving the sealing at the joint and preventing medium leakage.

[0017] This invention detachably integrates a food washing tank into a water tank. When the food washing tank is needed, it is placed in the water tank, and water, air, and water are introduced through a connector to achieve cleaning. When the food washing tank is not needed, the connector retracts, allowing the food washing tank to be removed from the water tank, thus providing a large cleaning space to meet user needs. 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 sectional view;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

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

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning basket in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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 this utility model.

[0026] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact, or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this invention are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0030] 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 medium inlet 21 is provided on the side of the food washing tank 2. A connector 3 that can extend and retract perpendicularly to the side wall of the water tank 1 is provided on the side wall of the water tank 1. The outer end of the connector 3 is connected to the medium source, and the inner end of the connector 3 is used to connect to the medium inlet 21 in its extended state and disconnect from the medium inlet 21 in its retracted state.

[0031] With the above structure, when the connector 3 is in the extended state, the connector 3 connects the food washing tank 2 with the external medium, and the food washing tank 2 can be automatically cleaned at this time; when the connector 3 is in the retracted state, the connector 3 disconnects the food washing tank 2 from the external medium, and the food washing tank 2 can be taken out of the water tank 1 without affecting the independent use of the water tank 1; the retractable connector 3 is used to realize the connection and disconnection of the medium.

[0032] The side wall of the water tank 1 has a notch 11 corresponding to the medium inlet 21. The outer side wall of the water tank 1 is provided with a flow channel 4 for conveying the medium. The side of the flow channel 4 is provided with a guide cavity 41 corresponding to the notch 11. The connector 3 is laterally movable in the guide cavity 41. With the above structure, the guide cavity 41 is connected to the external medium. The connector 3 is laterally movable in the guide cavity 41. When the connector 3 is extended, the connector 3 is connected to the guide cavity 41. When the connector 3 is retracted into the guide cavity 41, the medium connection can be disconnected, which is convenient for operation.

[0033] The connector 3 includes a baffle 31 and a medium pipe 32 passing through the baffle 31. The baffle 31 is laterally movable within the guide cavity 41, and its sidewall is sealed to the inner wall of the guide cavity 41. The baffle 31 moves towards the water tank 1 until the medium pipe 32 extends into the medium inlet 21 to achieve medium communication. The baffle 31 moves out of the water tank 1 until the medium pipe 32 exits the medium inlet to achieve medium disconnection. This structure improves the sealing between the connector 3 and the guide cavity 41, preventing medium leakage.

[0034] The flow guide cavity 41 is equipped with an elastic element 5 that allows the connector 3 to maintain a tendency to move into the water tank 1. Outside the water tank 1, an operating element 6 is provided that allows the connector 3 to retract into the flow guide cavity 41 by overcoming the elastic force of the elastic element 5. This structure facilitates the retraction of the connector 3 via the operating element 6, at which point the food washing tank 2 can be removed from the water tank 1 without interference between the food washing tank 2 and the water tank 1.

[0035] The front edge of the baffle 31 is formed into a guide surface 311 that gradually slopes outward from the radial inward to the outside of the water tank 1. The operating member 6 is an operating rod that can move up and down. The upper end of the operating rod is located above the top edge of the water tank 1, and the lower end face of the operating rod forms an inclined surface 61 that can cooperate with the guide surface 311. With the above structure, the joint 3 can be retracted by pressing the operating rod and through the cooperation of the inclined surface 61 and the guide surface 311.

[0036] A horizontally arranged medium channel 22 is provided on the side of the food washing tank 2. The outer port of the medium channel 22 forms a medium inlet 21. When the medium is in communication, the outer end face of the medium channel 22 is arranged close to the inner wall of the water tank 1 around the notch 11. This structure is adopted to further improve the sealing performance at the joint 3.

[0037] The food washing tank 2 includes a tank body 2a and a washing basket 2b detachably disposed within the tank body 2a. The bottom wall of the washing basket 2b has drainage holes 23, and also features an aeration channel 24 and aeration holes 25 for aeration into the washing basket 2b. The aeration channel 24 is connected to an external air source via a medium inlet 21. This structure allows aeration through the bottom of the washing basket 2b, creating a boiling-like turbulent flow without obstruction from the bottom wall, thus improving the washing effect.

[0038] There are at least two sets of media inlets 21, one set for supplying air to the aeration channel 24, and the other sets for supplying water and / or draining water from the tank 2a. An inlet valve for water intake and a drain pump for drainage are installed on the outer wall of the tank 1. This structure further improves the automation level of the food washing tank 2.

[0039] In this embodiment, a retractable connector 3 enables detachable connection between the food washing tank 2 and the external medium. When the connector 3 is extended, it connects the food washing tank 2 to the external medium, allowing for automated cleaning of the food washing tank 2. When the connector 3 is retracted, it disconnects the food washing tank 2 from the external medium, allowing the food washing tank 2 to be removed from the water tank 1 without affecting its independent use. Using a retractable connector 3 to connect and disconnect the medium is not only convenient to operate but also reliable, improving the sealing at the connector 3 and preventing medium leakage.

[0040] 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 the water, air and water are introduced into the food washing tank 2 through the connector 3 to achieve cleaning. When the food washing tank 2 is not needed, the connector 3 is retracted, and the food washing tank 2 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.

[0041] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning device comprising a sink (1) and a food material cleaning tank (2) which is detachably provided in the sink (1), characterized in that: The food washing tank (2) is provided with a medium inlet (21) on its side. The side wall of the water tank (1) is provided with a connector (3) that can extend and retract perpendicular to the side wall of the water tank (1). The outer end of the connector (3) is connected to the medium source. The inner end of the connector (3) is used to connect with the medium inlet (21) in its extended state and disconnect from the medium inlet (21) in its retracted state.

2. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The side wall of the water tank (1) is provided with a notch (11) corresponding to the medium inlet (21). The outer side wall of the water tank (1) is provided with a flow channel for conveying the medium. The side of the flow channel is provided with a guide cavity (41) corresponding to the notch (11). The connector (3) is movably disposed in the guide cavity (41).

3. The cleaning apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The connector (3) includes a baffle (31) and a medium pipe (32) arranged through the baffle (31). The baffle (31) is laterally movable in the guide cavity (41) and its side wall is sealed to the inner wall of the guide cavity (41). The baffle (31) moves towards the water tank (1) until the medium pipe (32) extends into the medium inlet (21) to achieve medium communication. The baffle (31) moves out of the water tank (1) until the medium pipe (32) exits the medium inlet to achieve medium disconnection.

4. The cleaning apparatus of claim 3, wherein: The flow guide cavity (41) is provided with an elastic element (5) that enables the connector (3) to always maintain the tendency to move into the water tank (1). Outside the water tank (1), there is also an operating element (6) that enables the connector (3) to overcome the elastic force of the elastic element (5) and retract into the flow guide cavity (41).

5. The cleaning apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The front edge of the baffle (31) is formed as a guide surface (311) that gradually slopes outward from the radial inside to the outside of the water tank (1). The operating member (6) is an operating rod that can move up and down. The upper end of the operating rod is located above the top edge of the water tank (1). The lower end face of the operating rod forms an inclined surface (61) that can cooperate with the guide surface (311).

6. The cleaning apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The food washing tank (2) is provided with a horizontally arranged medium channel (22) on its side. The outer port of the medium channel (22) forms the medium inlet (21). When the medium is in communication, the outer end face of the medium channel (22) is arranged close to the inner wall of the water tank (1) around the notch (11).

7. The cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The food washing tank (2) includes a tank body (2a) and a washing basket (2b) detachably disposed in the tank body (2a). The bottom wall of the washing basket (2b) is provided with a drain hole (23). The bottom of the washing basket (2b) is also provided with an aeration channel (24) and an aeration hole (25) for aeration into the washing basket (2b). The aeration channel (24) is connected to an external air source through a medium inlet (21).

8. The cleaning apparatus of claim 7, wherein: The media inlet (21) is at least two sets, one set is used to supply air to the aeration channel (24), and the other media inlet (21) is used to supply water to the tank (2a) and / or drain water.

9. The cleaning apparatus of claim 8, wherein: The outer wall of the water tank (1) is equipped with an inlet valve for water intake and a drain pump for drainage.

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