Horizontal ultrasonic cleaning device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a transverse ultrasonic cleaning device, including a housing and a vibrating plate. The housing has a cleaning chamber for containing liquid, and the vibrating plate is disposed inside the housing. The housing has an insertion hole and a sliding cover. The insertion hole communicates with the cleaning chamber, and the sliding cover can move laterally relative to the housing to a closed position or an open position. When the sliding cover is in the closed position, it completely covers the insertion hole; when the sliding cover is in the open position, the insertion hole is at least partially open. This utility model, by configuring an insertion hole communicating with the cleaning chamber at the top of the housing for inserting or removing a toothbrush from the cleaning chamber, and by configuring a sliding cover at the top of the housing that can move laterally relative to the housing to a closed position or an open position, allows the toothbrush to be inserted or removed from the cleaning chamber through the insertion hole without contacting the housing, thus avoiding contamination. Simultaneously, because the sliding cover completely covers the insertion hole when in the closed position, it prevents dirt from falling into the cleaning chamber through the insertion hole and causing contamination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a transverse ultrasonic cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] An ultrasonic toothbrush cleaner is a small household appliance that uses the cavitation effect generated by high-frequency ultrasound in a liquid to deeply and efficiently clean and sterilize the toothbrush head. Existing ultrasonic toothbrush cleaners include a housing and a vibrating plate. The housing has a cleaning chamber for containing liquid, and the vibrating plate, located inside the housing, creates cavitation in the liquid within the cleaning chamber. The housing also has a silicone component with a notch for inserting the toothbrush into the cleaning chamber. The notch expands when the toothbrush is inserted and contracts when it is removed. Because the part of the silicone component with the notch is exposed outside the housing, dirt and grime easily accumulate at the notch. When the toothbrush is inserted into or removed from the cleaning chamber, it comes into close contact with the notch, leading to contamination of the toothbrush. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a transverse ultrasonic cleaning device to solve the problem that existing ultrasonic toothbrush cleaners use silicone parts with slits in the housing for inserting or removing the toothbrush from the cleaning chamber, and the slits easily trap dirt and grime, causing the toothbrush to become contaminated when inserted or removed from the cleaning chamber.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A transverse ultrasonic cleaning device includes a housing and a vibrating plate. The housing has a cleaning chamber for containing liquid. The vibrating plate is disposed inside the housing. The top of the housing has an insertion hole and a sliding cover. The insertion hole communicates with the cleaning chamber for inserting or removing a toothbrush from the cleaning chamber. The sliding cover can move laterally relative to the housing to a closed position or an open position. When the sliding cover is moved to the closed position, it completely covers the insertion hole. When the sliding cover is moved to the open position, the insertion hole is at least partially open.

[0005] Furthermore, the top surface of the sliding cover is integrally formed with a toggle piece.

[0006] Furthermore, the housing has a clearance cavity for the sliding cover to be moved into when the insertion hole is opened.

[0007] Furthermore, the insertion hole wall is provided with a limiting groove that communicates with the relief cavity, and the sliding cover moves laterally relative to the housing along the limiting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the sliding cover's movement direction is defined as the front-to-back direction, the limiting groove extends circumferentially around the insertion hole, and when the sliding cover moves to the closed position, its front and rear ends are respectively inserted into the limiting groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the sliding cover is provided with a stop strip, which abuts against the lower groove wall of the limiting groove, causing the top surface of the sliding cover to abut against the upper groove wall of the limiting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the sliding cover moves at an angle to the horizontal plane.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the housing is also provided with a viewing hole and a baffle. The viewing hole is connected to the cleaning chamber, and the baffle covers the viewing hole and is made of a transparent material.

[0012] Furthermore, the housing is equipped with an ultraviolet lamp inside the cleaning chamber.

[0013] Furthermore, the housing includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the lower shell has an upward opening, the upper shell can rotate relative to the lower shell to open and close the lower shell opening, and when the upper shell covers the lower shell, they enclose each other to form the cleaning chamber.

[0014] The advantages of this technical solution are that by configuring an insertion hole communicating with the cleaning chamber on the top of the housing, the toothbrush can be inserted into or removed from the cleaning chamber. A sliding cover that can move laterally to a closed or open position relative to the housing is configured on the top of the housing. Since the insertion hole is at least partially open when the sliding cover is moved to the open position, the toothbrush can be inserted into or removed from the cleaning chamber through the insertion hole without contacting the housing, thus avoiding contamination. At the same time, since the sliding cover completely covers the insertion hole when it is moved to the closed position, dirt is prevented from falling into the cleaning chamber through the insertion hole and causing contamination of the cleaning chamber. In addition, since the insertion hole is configured on the top of the housing, the toothbrush can be placed upright after being inserted into the cleaning chamber. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional embodiment of the transverse ultrasonic cleaning device of this utility model. Figure 1 (The sliding cover is moved to the open position); Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional embodiment of the transverse ultrasonic cleaning device of this utility model. Figure 2(The sliding cover is moved to the closed position); Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point C; Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Example: Figure 1-7 As shown, the transverse ultrasonic cleaning device includes a housing 1 and a vibrating plate 2. The housing 1 has a cleaning chamber 101 for containing liquid. The vibrating plate 2 is disposed inside the housing 1 to generate a cavitation effect in the liquid within the cleaning chamber 101. The top of the housing 1 has an insertion hole 102 and a sliding cover 3. The insertion hole 102 communicates with the cleaning chamber 101 for inserting or removing a toothbrush from the cleaning chamber 101. The sliding cover 3 can move laterally relative to the housing 1 to a closed position or an open position. When the sliding cover 3 is in the closed position, it completely covers the insertion hole 102. When the sliding cover 3 is in the open position, the insertion hole 102 is at least partially open. Specifically, when the sliding cover 3 is in the open position, the opening size of the insertion hole 102 is slightly larger than the size of the toothbrush head, allowing the toothbrush to be inserted into or removed from the cleaning chamber 101 through the insertion hole 102 while avoiding contact with the housing 1. Furthermore, the opening position of the sliding cover 3 can be adjusted according to the specific size of the toothbrush head.

[0020] Cavitation refers to the physical process by which vapor or gas bubbles form, develop, and collapse when a liquid experiences a rapid drop in local pressure below its saturated vapor pressure.

[0021] In summary, this embodiment provides a transverse ultrasonic cleaning device to solve the problem of existing ultrasonic toothbrush cleaners using silicone parts with slits in the housing for toothbrush insertion or removal from the cleaning chamber. These slits easily trap dirt and grime, leading to contamination when the toothbrush is inserted or removed. The solution primarily involves an insertion hole 102 at the top of the housing 1, communicating with the cleaning chamber 101, allowing the toothbrush to be inserted or removed. Furthermore, the top of the housing 1 is equipped with a device that can move laterally relative to the housing 1 to either a closed or open position. The sliding cover 3 is positioned such that when the sliding cover 3 is moved to the open position, the insertion hole 102 is at least partially open, allowing the toothbrush to be inserted into or removed from the cleaning chamber 101 through the insertion hole 102 without contacting the housing 1, thus avoiding contamination. At the same time, when the sliding cover 3 is moved to the closed position, it completely covers the insertion hole 102, thus preventing dirt from falling into the cleaning chamber 101 through the insertion hole 102 and causing contamination of the cleaning chamber 101. In addition, since the insertion hole 102 is located on the top of the housing 1, the toothbrush can be placed upright after being inserted into the cleaning chamber 101.

[0022] In this embodiment of the invention, a toggle piece 301 is integrally formed on the top surface of the sliding cover 3. The above-mentioned arrangement, by configuring the toggle piece 301 on the top surface of the sliding cover 3, facilitates the user to toggle the sliding cover 3 to open and close the insertion hole 102.

[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, the housing 1 has a clearance cavity 103, which is used to allow the sliding cover 3 to move into the insertion hole 102 when it moves. This arrangement, by providing a clearance cavity 103 on the housing 1 for the sliding cover 3 to move into the insertion hole 102, ensures smooth sliding of the sliding cover 3 when it moves into the insertion hole 102, and stable, reasonable, and compact assembly with the housing 1.

[0024] In this embodiment of the invention, the actuating piece 301 is used to abut against the housing 1 to prevent the sliding cover 3 from fully moving into the relief cavity 103. This arrangement, by configuring the actuating piece 301 to abut against the housing 1, prevents the sliding cover 3 from fully moving into the relief cavity 103.

[0025] In this embodiment of the invention, the insertion hole 102 has a limiting groove 104 communicating with the relief cavity 103. The sliding cover 3 moves laterally relative to the housing 1 along the limiting groove 104 to open and close the insertion hole 102. This arrangement, by configuring the limiting groove 104 communicating with the relief cavity 103 on the wall of the insertion hole 102, allows the sliding cover 3 to move laterally relative to the housing 1 along the limiting groove 104 to either the closed or open position, thus ensuring stable and smooth movement of the sliding cover 3.

[0026] In this embodiment of the invention, the moving direction of the sliding cover 3 is defined as the front-to-back direction. The limiting groove 104 extends circumferentially around the insertion hole 102. When the sliding cover 3 moves to the closed position, its front and rear ends are respectively inserted into the limiting groove 104. By configuring the limiting groove 104 to extend circumferentially around the insertion hole 102, and the sliding cover 3 moving to the closed position, its front and rear ends are respectively inserted into the limiting groove 104, the sliding cover 3 is stably assembled with the housing 1 when the insertion hole 102 is closed.

[0027] In this embodiment of the invention, the bottom surface of the sliding cover 3 is provided with a stop strip 302. The stop strip 302 abuts against the lower groove wall of the limiting groove 104, causing the top surface of the sliding cover 3 to abut against the upper groove wall of the limiting groove 104. This arrangement, by configuring the stop strip 302 on the bottom surface of the sliding cover 3, and having the stop strip 302 abut against the lower groove wall of the limiting groove 104, ensures that the top surface of the sliding cover 3 abuts against the upper groove wall of the limiting groove 104, thus making the sliding cover 3 and the limiting groove 104 fit tightly together.

[0028] In this embodiment of the invention, the sliding cover 3 moves at an angle to the horizontal plane.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, the top of the housing 1 is further provided with a viewing hole 105 and a baffle 106. The viewing hole 105 communicates with the cleaning chamber 101, and the baffle 106 covers the viewing hole 105 and is made of a transparent material. This arrangement, by providing a viewing hole 105 communicating with the cleaning chamber 101 on the top of the housing 1 and a baffle 106 made of a transparent material inside the viewing hole 105, allows the user to observe the condition inside the cleaning chamber 101 through the viewing hole 105.

[0030] In this embodiment of the invention, the housing 1 is equipped with an ultraviolet lamp 3 inside the cleaning chamber 101. Specifically, the ultraviolet lamp 3 is disposed on the top of the cleaning chamber 101. This arrangement, by placing the ultraviolet lamp 3 on the top of the cleaning chamber 101, enables the transverse ultrasonic cleaning device to achieve a good disinfection effect.

[0031] In this embodiment of the invention, the housing 1 includes an upper shell 107 and a lower shell 108. The lower shell 108 has an upward opening, and the upper shell 107 is hinged to one side of the top of the lower shell 108. The upper shell 107 can be flipped up and down relative to the lower shell 108 to open and close the opening of the lower shell 108. When the upper shell 107 is closed on the lower shell 108, it and the lower shell 108 together form a cleaning chamber 101. By configuring the housing 1 with an upper shell 107 and a lower shell 108, and by allowing the upper shell 107 to be flipped up and down relative to the lower shell 108 to open and close the opening of the lower shell 108, larger objects can be placed into the cleaning chamber 101.

[0032] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in this utility model to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this utility model, "first" information can also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information can also be referred to as "first" information. In addition, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," etc., 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.

[0033] The above description provides one or more embodiments in conjunction with specific content, and does not imply that the specific implementation of this utility model is limited to these descriptions. Any methods or structures that are similar to or identical to those of this utility model, or any technical deductions or substitutions made based on the concept of this utility model, should be considered as protected by this utility model.

Claims

1. A transverse ultrasonic cleaning device, comprising a housing and a vibrating plate, the housing having a cleaning chamber for containing liquid, the vibrating plate being disposed within the housing, characterized in that, The top of the housing is provided with an insertion hole and a sliding cover. The insertion hole is connected to the cleaning chamber for inserting or removing the toothbrush from the cleaning chamber. The sliding cover can move laterally relative to the housing to a closed position or an open position. When the sliding cover is moved to the closed position, it completely covers the insertion hole. When the sliding cover is moved to the open position, the insertion hole is at least partially open.

2. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the sliding cover is integrally formed with a toggle piece.

3. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a clearance cavity for the sliding cover to be moved into when the insertion hole is opened.

4. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The insertion hole wall is provided with a limiting groove that communicates with the relief cavity, and the sliding cover moves laterally relative to the housing along the limiting groove.

5. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding cover moves in the direction of front and back. The limiting groove extends circumferentially around the insertion hole. When the sliding cover moves to the closed position, its front and rear ends are respectively inserted into the limiting groove.

6. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the sliding cover is provided with a stop strip, which abuts against the lower groove wall of the limiting groove, causing the top surface of the sliding cover to abut against the upper groove wall of the limiting groove.

7. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding cover moves at an angle to the horizontal plane.

8. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the housing is also provided with a viewing hole and a baffle. The viewing hole is connected to the cleaning chamber, and the baffle covers the viewing hole and is made of transparent material.

9. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is equipped with an ultraviolet lamp inside the cleaning chamber.

10. The transverse ultrasonic cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes an upper shell and a lower shell. The lower shell opens upwards, and the upper shell can rotate relative to the lower shell to open and close the lower shell opening. When the upper shell covers the lower shell, they enclose each other to form the cleaning chamber.

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