Sterilizer

Abstract

The application relates to a sterilizer. The sterilizer comprises a machine body, a placing cavity, a storage cavity and a drainage hole, the placing cavity is communicated with the storage cavity through the drainage hole; a telescopic water receiving box, comprising a water receiving box body and a telescopic mechanism, the telescopic mechanism is installed on the machine body, the telescopic mechanism is connected with the water receiving box body, and the telescopic mechanism is used for driving the water receiving box body to extend out of the storage cavity or retract into the storage cavity; and a controller, which is connected with the telescopic mechanism in communication and is used for controlling the telescopic mechanism to extend out or retract. In this way, the water receiving box body can be automatically extended out of the storage cavity or retracted into the storage cavity through the controller being connected with the telescopic mechanism in communication, the situation that the center of gravity of the machine body is unstable due to manual pulling operation of the water receiving box body is avoided, the operation stability is improved, and the risk of the sterilizer toppling is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen utensil cleaning technology, and in particular to a sterilization machine. Background Technology

[0002] As people pay increasing attention to healthy eating, kitchen utensils such as cutting boards and knives that come into direct contact with food have been found to be very prone to harboring dirt, grime, bacteria, mold, and parasites. This is because kitchen utensils are difficult to clean thoroughly, and because the air humidity in the kitchen is relatively high, kitchen utensils are often difficult to keep dry for long periods of time, making them prone to bacterial growth. When kitchen utensils are used the next time, the bacteria that have grown on them will spread to the food, which may cause potential health problems.

[0003] Therefore, sterilizers have gained widespread attention and favor from consumers due to their convenient high-temperature drying or ultraviolet sterilization functions. However, sterilizers in related technologies use a manual pull-out water collection box for wastewater discharge. This pulling-out operation causes a change in the machine's center of gravity, especially when the water collection box is frequently pulled out or not fully reset, which may lead to instability and the risk of the sterilizer tipping over. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a sterilizer that addresses the problem of existing sterilizers using a manual pull-out water collection box for wastewater discharge, which leads to instability of the machine's center of gravity and the risk of the sterilizer tipping over.

[0005] This application provides a sterilization machine, comprising:

[0006] The body has a placement cavity, a storage cavity, and a drain hole, with the placement cavity connected to the storage cavity through the drain hole;

[0007] The telescopic water receiving box includes a water receiving box body and a telescopic mechanism. The telescopic mechanism is installed on the body and connected to the water receiving box body. The telescopic mechanism is used to drive the water receiving box body to extend from or retract into the storage cavity.

[0008] And a controller, which communicates with the telescopic mechanism to control the telescopic mechanism to extend or retract.

[0009] In one embodiment, the telescopic mechanism includes a telescopic platform and a telescopic drive mechanism. The water receiving box body is installed on the telescopic platform, and the telescopic drive mechanism is connected to the telescopic platform to drive the telescopic platform to move the water receiving box body together from the storage cavity to extend or retract into the storage cavity.

[0010] In one embodiment, the telescopic platform is located vertically below the water receiving box body to support the water receiving box body, and the outer shape of the telescopic platform is adapted to the outer shape of the water receiving box body.

[0011] In one embodiment, the housing cavity of the fuselage is provided with one of a first slide groove and a slide rail, and the telescopic platform is provided with the other of a first slide groove and a slide rail. The slide rail cooperates with the first slide groove so that the telescopic platform slides out of or retracts into the housing cavity under the driving action of the telescopic drive mechanism.

[0012] In one embodiment, the sterilizer also includes a cleaning mechanism located on the machine body. The cleaning mechanism is used to clean the water collection box body when it is retracted into the storage cavity.

[0013] The controller is connected to the cleaning unit and is used to control the operation of the cleaning unit.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning component and a cleaning drive mechanism. The cleaning drive mechanism is mounted on the body and connected to the cleaning component, and is used to drive the cleaning component to move to clean the water tank body.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cleaning component includes a flexible cleaning part that can flexibly contact the water receiving box body to clean the water receiving box body.

[0016] In one embodiment, the flexible cleaning part is configured as a soft rubber cleaning part.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cleaning drive mechanism includes a first cleaning drive mechanism and a second cleaning drive mechanism, both of which are connected to the cleaning component. The first cleaning drive mechanism is used to drive the cleaning component to move along a first direction to clean the water receiving box body, and the second cleaning drive mechanism is used to drive the cleaning component to move along a second direction to approach or move away from the water receiving box body, wherein the first direction and the second direction intersect.

[0018] In one embodiment, the cleaning component includes a first cleaning rod, a second cleaning rod, and a connecting rod. One end of the first cleaning rod is connected to one end of the second cleaning rod, and the connecting rod is disposed opposite to the first cleaning rod and connected to the other end of the second cleaning rod.

[0019] The first cleaning drive mechanism is connected to the connecting rod and is used to drive the connecting rod to move the first cleaning rod and the second cleaning rod along the first direction to clean the water receiving box body. The second cleaning drive mechanism is connected to the second cleaning rod or the connecting rod and is used to drive the first cleaning rod and the second cleaning rod along the second direction to move closer to or away from the water receiving box body.

[0020] In one embodiment, the body has a second sliding groove communicating with the storage cavity along the second direction. The second sliding groove extends along the first direction and cooperates with the second cleaning rod. The first cleaning drive mechanism is used to drive the connecting rod to slide the second cleaning rod along the second sliding groove. The second cleaning drive mechanism is used to drive the second cleaning rod to slide along the second sliding groove to approach or move away from the water receiving box body.

[0021] In one embodiment, the second cleaning rod includes two rods, with the two ends of the first cleaning rod connected to one end of each of the two second cleaning rods, and the two ends of the connecting rod connected to the other ends of each of the two second cleaning rods.

[0022] In one embodiment, the water receiving box body is detachably connected to the telescopic mechanism.

[0023] In one embodiment, the sterilizer also includes a gravity sensor, which is located on the telescopic mechanism or the machine body. The gravity sensor is used to detect the weight of the water receiving box body. The controller is connected to the gravity sensor and is used to control the telescopic mechanism to extend when the gravity sensor detects that the weight of the water receiving box exceeds a preset weight.

[0024] In one embodiment, the sterilizer is configured as a cutting board sterilizer.

[0025] The aforementioned sterilizer can communicate with the telescopic mechanism through the controller, enabling the water receiving box to automatically extend from or retract into the storage cavity. This avoids the instability of the machine's center of gravity caused by manually pulling out the water receiving box, thus improving operational stability and reducing the risk of the sterilizer tipping over. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a front view of a sterilization machine according to one or more embodiments of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial view of the water collection box in the sterilizer in an extended position.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial view of the sterilizer removing the retractable water collection box.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial view of the telescopic mechanism in the extended state of the sterilizer.

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The image shows a bottom view of the sterilization machine.

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the sterilizer at point A.

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial view of the cleaning mechanism of the sterilizer removing the telescopic water collection box in a clean state.

[0033] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the sterilization machine.

[0034] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the sterilizer from another perspective.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] Sterilizer 100, body 10, storage cavity 11, first slide 111, drain hole 12, second slide 13, telescopic water receiving box 20, water receiving box body 21, water receiving cavity 211, telescopic mechanism 22, telescopic platform 221, slide rail 2211, telescopic drive mechanism 222, first motor 2221, first spiral rod 2222, cleaning mechanism 30, cleaning component 31, first cleaning rod 311, second cleaning rod 312, connecting rod 313, second sliding part 314, through groove 316, cleaning drive mechanism 32, first cleaning drive mechanism 321, second motor 3211, second spiral rod 3212, second cleaning drive mechanism 322, third motor 3221, third spiral rod 3222. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application 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 application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0039] 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 application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0040] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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.

[0042] 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 application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0043] See Figures 1-3 An embodiment of this application provides a sterilizer 100, which includes a body 10, a retractable water collection box 20, and a controller. The sterilizer 100 of this application can be used to sterilize kitchen utensils, specifically cutting boards, knives, etc.

[0044] The main body 10 is the core of the sterilizer 100. The main body 10 has a placement cavity for holding items to be sterilized, such as cutting boards or knives. The main body 10 also has a sterilization mechanism, the sterilization principle of which is not limited to high-temperature sterilization or ultraviolet sterilization. The main body 10 also has a receiving cavity 11 and a drain hole 12. The placement cavity is connected to the receiving cavity 11 via the drain hole 12. When an item to be sterilized is placed in the placement cavity, wastewater from the item drips into the placement cavity and drains through the drain hole 12 into the receiving cavity 11, where it is received by a retractable water collection box 20 located within the receiving cavity 11.

[0045] The telescopic water collection box 20 includes a collection box body 21 and a telescopic mechanism 22. The telescopic mechanism 22 is installed on the body 10 and connected to the collection box body 21. The telescopic mechanism 22 is used to drive the collection box body 21 to extend from or retract into the receiving cavity 11. Specifically, the collection box body 21 has a water receiving cavity 211, which is connected to the drain hole 12 via the receiving cavity 11, thereby realizing the collection of wastewater. The collection box body 21 is generally box-shaped with an opening on one side. The opening of the collection box body 21 can face the top wall of the receiving cavity 11, and the drain hole 12 can be set on the top wall of the receiving cavity 11, so that wastewater can drip directly from the drain hole 12 into the collection cavity 211. Of course, in other embodiments, some water pipes or the like can also be provided to connect the collection cavity 211 and the drain hole 12 to realize the connection between the two. The telescopic mechanism 22 is a mechanism capable of extending or retracting; specifically, the telescopic mechanism 22 can extend or retract along... Figure 1 The movement is shown as extending or retracting in a direction perpendicular to the paper.

[0046] The controller is communicatively connected to the telescopic mechanism 22 and is used to control the telescopic mechanism 22 to extend or retract. Specifically, the controller can respond to some commands, such as a water tank body 21 full command or a user-triggered wastewater emptying command, to control the telescopic mechanism 22 to extend, thereby causing the water tank body 21 to extend from the storage cavity 11. In addition, the controller can also respond to some other commands, such as a water tank body 21 empty command or a user-triggered retraction command, to control the telescopic mechanism 22 to retract, thereby causing the water tank body 21 to retract from the storage cavity 11.

[0047] In the embodiments of this application, the water receiving box body 21 is detachably connected to the telescopic mechanism 22. Therefore, when the telescopic mechanism 22 drives the water receiving box body 21 to extend from the storage cavity 11, the user can detach the water receiving box body 21 from the telescopic mechanism 22, thus facilitating the user to perform operations such as sewage dumping and cleaning on the water receiving box body 21. Specifically, the user can directly pull the water receiving box body 21 outward to separate it from the telescopic mechanism 22.

[0048] In this way, the controller can communicate with the telescopic mechanism 22 to enable the water receiving box body 21 to automatically extend from or retract into the storage cavity 11, avoiding the instability of the machine body 10 caused by manually pulling the water receiving box body 21, improving operational stability and reducing the risk of the sterilizer 100 tipping over.

[0049] See Figures 2-6 Specifically, in the embodiments of this application, the telescopic mechanism 22 includes a telescopic platform 221 and a telescopic drive mechanism 222. The water receiving box body 21 is installed on the telescopic platform 221, and the telescopic drive mechanism 222 is connected to the telescopic platform 221 to drive the telescopic platform 221 to drive the water receiving box body 21 to extend from or retract into the receiving cavity 11.

[0050] By setting up a telescopic platform 221 to drive the water receiving box body 21 to extend or retract from the storage cavity 11, the stability of the water receiving box body 21 extending or retracting from the storage cavity 11 can be further improved, and the risk of the sterilizer 100 tipping over can be further reduced.

[0051] Specifically, the telescopic platform 221 is located vertically below the water receiving box body 21 to support it. In other embodiments, the telescopic platform 221 may also be located to the side of the water receiving box body 21. However, placing the telescopic platform 221 below the water receiving box body 21 is more conducive to the smoothness of the extension or retraction movement of the water receiving box body 21.

[0052] Furthermore, the outer shape of the telescopic platform 221 can be adapted to the outer shape of the water receiving box body 21. For example, when the outer shape of the water receiving box body 21 is rectangular, the outer shape of the telescopic platform 221 is also rectangular. The telescopic platform 221 may include multiple side walls, which can be enclosed to form a structure with an opening on one side. The water receiving box body 21 can be supported on the multiple side walls. The telescopic platform 221 may include a top wall connected to the multiple side walls, so that the top wall supports the water receiving box body 21.

[0053] In this way, the space occupied by the telescopic platform 221 can be reduced within a limited space, while the support area of ​​the water receiving box body 21 can be increased as much as possible, thereby improving the stability of the water receiving box body 21 when it extends or retracts with the telescopic platform 221.

[0054] In some embodiments, the housing cavity 11 of the body 10 is provided with one of a first slide groove 111 and a slide rail 2211, and the telescopic platform 221 is provided with the other of the first slide groove 111 and the slide rail 2211. The slide rail 2211 cooperates with the first slide groove 111 so that the telescopic platform 221 slides out of or retracts into the housing cavity 11 under the driving action of the telescopic drive mechanism 222.

[0055] By setting the first slide groove 111 to cooperate with the slide rail 2211, the telescopic platform 221 can move more smoothly, thereby making the water receiving box body 21 move more smoothly when it extends or retracts.

[0056] Optionally, the housing cavity 11 of the body 10 is provided with a first slide groove 111, and the telescopic platform 221 is provided with a slide rail 2211. Specifically, the first slide groove 111 can be formed by a recess in the side wall of the housing cavity 11, and the slide rail 2211 can be provided at the bottom of the telescopic platform 221.

[0057] In addition, the first slide groove 111 includes two oppositely arranged slide rails 2211, and the two slide rails 2211 also include two oppositely arranged slide rails. The two first slide grooves 111 and the two slide rails 2211 are in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, the two slide rails 2211 are arranged opposite each other in a direction perpendicular to the extension / retraction direction of the telescopic platform 221, for example, along... Figure 1 The horizontal direction is set relative to each other as shown.

[0058] In some embodiments, the telescopic drive mechanism 222 includes a first motor 2221 and a first helical rod 2222. The telescopic platform 221 is provided with a first sliding part, and the first helical rod 2222 cooperates with the first sliding part. The first motor 2221 is mounted on the machine body 10 and connected to the first helical rod 2222, and is used to drive the first helical rod 2222 to rotate, so that the first sliding part moves along the first helical rod 2222. The first sliding part may be provided on the slide rail 2211.

[0059] Specifically, when the first motor 2221 rotates forward, the first screw rod 2222 rotates forward, driving the first sliding part that cooperates with it to move along the first screw rod 2222, thereby causing the telescopic platform 221 to extend. When the first motor 2221 rotates in reverse, the first screw rod 2222 rotates in reverse, driving the first sliding part that cooperates with it to move in the opposite direction along the first screw rod 2222, thereby causing the telescopic platform 221 to retract.

[0060] Thus, by setting the first motor 2221, the first screw rod 2222 to cooperate with the first sliding part of the telescopic platform 221, the telescopic platform 221 can perform telescopic movement in a simple way and the movement process is also smooth.

[0061] In other embodiments, the telescopic platform 221 can also be extended or retracted by setting a gear and rack.

[0062] See Figures 7-9In an embodiment of this application, the sterilizer 100 further includes a cleaning mechanism 30, which is located on the body 10. The cleaning mechanism 30 is used to clean the water collection box body 21 when it retracts into the storage cavity 11. The controller is communicatively connected to the cleaning mechanism 30 and is used to control the operation of the cleaning mechanism 30.

[0063] The cleaning mechanism 30 can clean the water receiving cavity 211 of the water receiving box body 21, such as scraping, sweeping, wiping, or blowing away stains on the side or bottom wall of the water receiving cavity 211. Specifically, the cleaning mechanism 30 can extend into the water receiving cavity 211 of the water receiving box body 21 and contact the side or bottom wall of the water receiving cavity 211 to clean the water receiving cavity 211.

[0064] Therefore, by setting up the cleaning mechanism 30, the water receiving box body 21 can be automatically cleaned without the need for manual cleaning, which reduces the difficulty of operation and makes the cleaning more reliable.

[0065] Specifically, the cleaning mechanism 30 includes a cleaning component 31 and a cleaning drive mechanism 32. The cleaning drive mechanism 32 is installed on the body 10 and is connected to the cleaning component 31. It is used to drive the cleaning component 31 to move in order to clean the water tank body 21.

[0066] The cleaning component 31 is the part that actually cleans the water tank body 21. When the cleaning drive mechanism 32 drives the cleaning component 31 to move, the cleaning component 31 can move relative to the water tank body 21, thereby achieving the cleaning of the water tank body 21.

[0067] Thus, the method of cleaning the water receiving box body 21 by setting the cleaning component 31 to move relative to the water receiving box body 21 is simple, more comprehensive, and has a better cleaning effect.

[0068] Specifically, the cleaning drive mechanism 32 can drive the cleaning component 31 to translate relative to the water box body 21 according to a preset trajectory, or drive the cleaning component 31 to rotate relative to the water box body 21, or combine translational and rotational movements, etc.

[0069] Specifically, in the embodiments of this application, the cleaning drive mechanism 32 includes a first cleaning drive mechanism 321 and a second cleaning drive mechanism 322. Both the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 and the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 are connected to the cleaning component 31. The first cleaning drive mechanism 321 is used to drive the cleaning component 31 to move along a first direction to clean the water receiving box body 21. The second cleaning drive mechanism 322 is used to drive the cleaning component 31 to move along a second direction to approach or move away from the water receiving box body 21. The first direction and the second direction intersect.

[0070] Specifically, the first direction is Figure 1The direction perpendicular to the paper plane shown is the extension / retraction direction of the telescopic mechanism 22. The second direction is... Figure 1 The vertical direction is shown.

[0071] In practical applications, when the controller receives an instruction to clean the water receiving box body 21, the controller first controls the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 to drive the cleaning component 31 to move from the initial position along the second direction to approach the water receiving box body 21 to the cleaning position. Then, the controller controls the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 to drive the cleaning component 31 to move along the first direction to clean the water receiving box body 21. The first cleaning drive mechanism 321 can reciprocate in the first direction to repeatedly clean the water receiving box body 21. After receiving the cleaning end instruction, the controller controls the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 to drive the cleaning component 31 to move along the first direction to the cleaning position, and then controls the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 to drive the cleaning component 31 to move away from the water receiving box body 21 to the initial position.

[0072] Therefore, the present application has a simple method of moving the cleaning component 31 by setting the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 and the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 in two intersecting directions, and the cleaning process is also simple and reliable.

[0073] Further, the cleaning component 31 includes a first cleaning rod 311, a second cleaning rod 312, and a connecting rod 313. One end of the first cleaning rod 311 is connected to one end of the second cleaning rod 312, and the connecting rod 313 is disposed opposite to the first cleaning rod 311 and connected to the other end of the second cleaning rod 312. A first cleaning drive mechanism 321 is connected to the connecting rod 313 and is used to drive the connecting rod 313 to move the first cleaning rod 311 and the second cleaning rod 312 along a first direction to clean the water receiving box body 21. A second cleaning drive mechanism 322 is connected to the second cleaning rod 312 or the connecting rod 313 and is used to drive the first cleaning rod 311 and the second cleaning rod 312 along a second direction to move closer to or away from the water receiving box body 21.

[0074] It should be noted that the first cleaning rod 311 and the second cleaning rod 312 can clean the water tank body 21 simultaneously, or only one of them can be used to clean the water tank body 21. In the embodiments of this application, the first cleaning rod 311 can fit against the bottom wall of the water receiving cavity 211 to clean the bottom wall of the water receiving cavity 211, and the second cleaning rod 312 can fit against the side wall of the water receiving cavity 211 to clean the side wall of the water receiving cavity 211. Specifically, the first cleaning rod 311 and the connecting rod 313 extend along a third direction, and the second cleaning rod 312 extends along a second direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other. More specifically, the third direction is... Figure 1 The horizontal direction is shown.

[0075] This application simplifies the structure of the cleaning component 31 by setting up a first cleaning rod 311, a second cleaning rod 312, and a connecting rod 313. The way they are connected to the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 and the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 is also simple. Therefore, the movement of the first cleaning rod 311, the second cleaning rod 312, and the connecting rod 313 is also smooth and reliable, and the cleaning effect is better.

[0076] In the embodiments of this application, the body 10 is provided with a second slide groove 13 communicating with the storage cavity 11 along the second direction. The second slide groove 13 extends along the first direction and cooperates with the second cleaning rod 312. The first cleaning drive mechanism 321 is used to drive the connecting rod 313 to drive the second cleaning rod 312 to slide along the second slide groove 13. The second cleaning drive mechanism 322 is used to drive the second cleaning rod 312 to slide along the second slide groove 13 to approach or move away from the water receiving box body 21.

[0077] In other words, the second slide 13 can not only guide the second cleaning rod 312 and the first cleaning rod 311 to move along the first direction to clean the water receiving box body 21 during the process of the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 driving the connecting rod 313 to move along the first direction to clean the water receiving box body 21, but also guide the second cleaning rod 312 to move along the second direction to move closer to or away from the water receiving box body 21. In this way, the reliability and stability of the movement of the cleaning component 31 are improved.

[0078] To better store the cleaning component 31 when cleaning the water tank body 21 without connecting it to the water tank body 21 and to reduce the impact of the water receiving process on the water tank body 21, the body 10 is further provided with a receiving cavity communicating with the second slide groove 13 along the second direction. The receiving cavity is located on the side of the second slide groove 13 away from the receiving cavity 11. The first cleaning drive mechanism 321, the second cleaning drive mechanism 322, and the connecting rod 313 can all be located in the receiving cavity. Furthermore, during the process of the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 driving the second cleaning rod 312 to slide along the second slide groove 13 to approach or move away from the water tank body 21, at least a part of the second cleaning rod 312 can extend or retract into the receiving cavity. In this way, the cleaning component 31 can be stored when cleaning the water tank body 21 without connecting it to the water tank body 21.

[0079] In some embodiments, the second cleaning rod 312 includes two rods, with the two ends of the first cleaning rod 311 respectively connected to one end of the two second cleaning rods 312, and the two ends of the connecting rod 313 respectively connected to the other end of the two second cleaning rods 312.

[0080] In this way, the first cleaning rod 311, the two second cleaning rods 312, and the connecting rod 313 can be enclosed to form a rectangular structure. The rectangular structure is more stable, thus improving the overall stability of the cleaning component 31's movement.

[0081] In some embodiments, the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 includes a second motor 3211 and a second spiral rod 3212 extending along a first direction. The cleaning component 31 is provided with a second sliding portion 314. The second spiral rod 3212 cooperates with the second sliding portion 314. The second motor 3211 is mounted on the body 10 and connected to the second spiral rod 3212 for driving the second spiral rod 3212 to rotate, so that the second sliding portion 314 moves along the second spiral rod 3212.

[0082] Specifically, when the second motor 3211 rotates forward, the second screw rod 3212 rotates forward, driving the second sliding part 314 that cooperates with it to move along the second screw rod 3212, thereby causing the cleaning component 31 to move along the first direction to clean the water receiving box body 21. When the second motor 3211 rotates in reverse, the second screw rod 3212 rotates in reverse, driving the second sliding part 314 that cooperates with it to move in the opposite direction along the second screw rod 3212, thereby causing the cleaning component 31 to move in the opposite direction along the first direction to clean the water receiving box body 21.

[0083] Thus, by setting the second motor 3211, the second screw rod 3212 and the second sliding part 314 to cooperate, the cleaning part 31 can be moved back and forth along the first direction in a simple and smooth manner.

[0084] More specifically, the second sliding portion 314 is provided on the connecting rod 313 of the cleaning member 31. For example, the second sliding portion 314 is provided in the middle of the connecting rod 313.

[0085] In other embodiments, the cleaning component 31 can also be moved back and forth along the first direction by setting a gear and rack.

[0086] In some embodiments, the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 includes a third motor 3221 and a third spiral rod 3222 extending along a second direction. The cleaning member 31 is provided with a third sliding portion. The third spiral rod 3222 cooperates with the third sliding portion and is connected to the third spiral rod 3222 for driving the third spiral rod 3222 to rotate, so that the third sliding portion moves along the third spiral rod 3222.

[0087] Specifically, when the third motor 3221 rotates forward, the third screw rod 3222 rotates forward, driving the third sliding part that cooperates with it to move along the third screw rod 3222, thereby causing the cleaning component 31 to move in the second direction to approach the water receiving box body 21. When the third motor 3221 rotates in reverse, the third screw rod 3222 rotates in reverse, driving the third sliding part that cooperates with it to move in the opposite direction along the third screw rod 3222, thereby causing the cleaning component 31 to move in the opposite direction in the second direction to move away from the water receiving box body 21.

[0088] Thus, by setting the third motor 3221, the third spiral rod 3222 and the third sliding part to cooperate, the cleaning part 31 can move closer to or further away from the water receiving box body 21 in the second direction in a simple and smooth manner.

[0089] More specifically, the third sliding portion is provided on the second cleaning rod 312 of the cleaning member 31. For example, the third sliding portion is provided at the end of the second cleaning rod 312 away from the first cleaning rod 311. In the embodiments of this application, when the second cleaning rod 312 includes two rods, the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 includes two third motors 3221 and two third spiral rods 3222. Each first cleaning rod 311 is provided with a third sliding portion. The two third motors 3221, the two third spiral rods 3222 and the two third sliding portions are correspondingly matched. In this way, the two third spiral rods 3222 can be driven to rotate simultaneously, so as to drive the third sliding portion to move along the third spiral rod 3222, thereby causing the cleaning member 31 to move closer to or away from the water receiving box body 21 in the second direction.

[0090] In other embodiments, the cleaning component 31 can be moved closer to or further away from the water receiving box body 21 in the second direction by setting a gear rack.

[0091] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in order to avoid mutual interference between the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 and the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 in moving the cleaning component 31, in the embodiments of this application, when the first cleaning drive mechanism 321 drives the cleaning component 31 to move along the first direction, the second cleaning drive mechanism 322 should follow the cleaning component 31 to move along the first direction. Therefore, the third motor 3221 can be mounted on a bracket connected to the cleaning component 31, or can be movably mounted on the body 10 along the first direction. In addition, a through groove 316 is provided in the cleaning component 31 along the second direction, and a second sliding part 314 is provided in the through groove 316. In this way, when the second cleaning drive mechanism 321 drives the cleaning component 31 to move along the second direction, the cleaning component 31 can be disengaged from the through groove 316, and the second sliding part 314 can be separated from the second screw rod 3212.

[0092] In some embodiments, the cleaning component 31 includes a flexible cleaning part that can flexibly contact the water receiving box body 21 to clean the water receiving box body 21.

[0093] The flexible cleaning part can make flexible contact with the water receiving box body 21, thus it can fit the water receiving box body 21 more closely, improve the cleaning effect, and reduce damage to the water receiving box body 21. In addition, the cleaning part 31 has low resistance and smoother movement during the cleaning process.

[0094] Specifically, the flexible cleaning section is constructed as a soft rubber cleaning section.

[0095] Soft rubber materials are a type of polymer material that is soft and elastic, specifically including silicone, thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethane, etc.

[0096] The soft rubber cleaning section allows for easier access to narrow crevices, improving cleaning effectiveness. Furthermore, its smooth surface prevents scratches on the water collection box body 21. The cleaning section is also reusable; simply clean it thoroughly before reuse, and it inhibits bacterial growth.

[0097] In specific embodiments of this application, portions of the first cleaning rod 311 and the second cleaning rod 312 may be made of soft rubber material.

[0098] In some embodiments, the sterilizer 100 further includes a gravity sensor, which is disposed on the telescopic mechanism 22 or the body 10. The weight sensor is used to detect the weight of the water receiving box body 21. The controller is connected in communication with the gravity sensor and is used to control the telescopic mechanism 22 to extend when the gravity sensor detects that the weight of the water receiving box body 21 exceeds a preset weight.

[0099] Thus, when the weight of the water receiving box body 21 exceeds the preset weight, that is, when the sewage in the water receiving box body 21 is full, the telescopic mechanism 22 extends, and the water receiving box body 21 extends out of the storage cavity 11, making it convenient for users to treat sewage.

[0100] In other embodiments, users can also enable the extension function of the water receiving box body 21 through the control panel on the body 10 to treat sewage at any time.

[0101] In addition, when the water receiving box body 21 extends out of the storage cavity 11 and separates from the telescopic mechanism 22, if it is reconnected to the telescopic mechanism 22, the weight sensor can be triggered, the controller receives the signal that the water receiving box is placed into the body, and controls the telescopic mechanism 22 to retract.

[0102] To better understand this application, an example of a specific cleaning control method for a sterilization machine is given below:

[0103] S1: Responds to the user-initiated water collection box cleaning command;

[0104] S2: If the water collection box body is in the retracted state, control the cleaning mechanism to clean the water collection box body;

[0105] S3: In response to the cleaning completion command and the water tank full command, control the extension mechanism to extend.

[0106] Another embodiment of the cleaning control method of the sterilization machine in this application:

[0107] S1: Responds to the instruction to insert the water collection box into the machine;

[0108] S2: If the water tank is full, control the cleaning mechanism to clean the water tank body;

[0109] S3: In response to the cleaning completion command, control the extension mechanism to extend.

[0110] An embodiment of the cleaning control method of the sterilizer in another embodiment of this application:

[0111] S1: Responds to the instruction to insert the water collection box into the machine;

[0112] S2: If the water tank is not full, control the cleaning mechanism to clean the water tank body;

[0113] S3: In response to the cleaning completion command and the water tank full command, control the extension mechanism to extend.

[0114] 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.

[0115] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, 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 application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sterilization machine, characterized in that, include: The body has a placement cavity, a storage cavity, and a drain hole, wherein the placement cavity is connected to the storage cavity through the drain hole; A telescopic water receiving box includes a water receiving box body and a telescopic mechanism. The telescopic mechanism is installed on the body and connected to the water receiving box body. The telescopic mechanism is used to drive the water receiving box body to extend from or retract into the storage cavity. as well as The controller is communicatively connected to the telescopic mechanism and is used to control the telescopic mechanism to extend or retract.

2. The sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic mechanism includes a telescopic platform and a telescopic drive mechanism. The water receiving box body is installed on the telescopic platform, and the telescopic drive mechanism is connected to the telescopic platform to drive the telescopic platform to move the water receiving box body together from the storage cavity or retract into the storage cavity.

3. The sterilizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The telescopic platform is located vertically below the water receiving box body and is used to support the water receiving box body. The outer shape of the telescopic platform is adapted to the outer shape of the water receiving box body.

4. The sterilizer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing of the body is provided with one of a first slide groove and a slide rail, and the telescopic platform is provided with the other of the first slide groove and the slide rail. The slide rail cooperates with the first slide groove so that the telescopic platform slides out of or retracts into the housing under the driving action of the telescopic drive mechanism.

5. The sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sterilization machine also includes a cleaning mechanism, which is located on the machine body and is used to clean the water receiving box body when the water receiving box body is retracted into the storage cavity. The controller is communicatively connected to the cleaning mechanism and is used to control the operation of the cleaning mechanism.

6. The sterilizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism includes a cleaning component and a cleaning drive mechanism. The cleaning drive mechanism is installed on the body and connected to the cleaning component, and is used to drive the cleaning component to move in order to clean the water receiving box body.

7. The sterilizer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cleaning component includes a flexible cleaning part that can flexibly contact the water receiving box body to clean the water receiving box body.

8. The sterilizer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flexible cleaning part is configured as a soft rubber cleaning part.

9. The sterilizer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cleaning drive mechanism includes a first cleaning drive mechanism and a second cleaning drive mechanism. Both the first cleaning drive mechanism and the second cleaning drive mechanism are connected to the cleaning component. The first cleaning drive mechanism is used to drive the cleaning component to move along a first direction to clean the water receiving box body. The second cleaning drive mechanism is used to drive the cleaning component to move along a second direction to move closer to or away from the water receiving box body. The first direction intersects with the second direction.

10. The sterilizer according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cleaning component includes a first cleaning rod, a second cleaning rod, and a connecting rod. The first cleaning rod is connected to one end of the second cleaning rod, and the connecting rod is disposed opposite to the first cleaning rod and connected to the other end of the second cleaning rod. The first cleaning drive mechanism is connected to the connecting rod and is used to drive the connecting rod to move the first cleaning rod and the second cleaning rod along the first direction to clean the water receiving box body. The second cleaning drive mechanism is connected to the second cleaning rod or the connecting rod and is used to drive the first cleaning rod and the second cleaning rod along the second direction to move closer to or away from the water receiving box body.

11. The sterilizer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The body has a second sliding groove communicating with the storage cavity along the second direction. The second sliding groove extends along the first direction and cooperates with the second cleaning rod. The first cleaning drive mechanism is used to drive the connecting rod to move the second cleaning rod along the second sliding groove. The second cleaning drive mechanism is used to drive the second cleaning rod to slide along the second sliding groove closer to or away from the water receiving box body.

12. The sterilizer according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second cleaning rod includes two rods, with the two ends of the first cleaning rod connected to one end of each of the two second cleaning rods, and the two ends of the connecting rod connected to the other end of each of the two second cleaning rods.

13. The sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The water receiving box body is detachably connected to the telescopic mechanism.

14. The sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The sterilization machine also includes a gravity sensor, which is located on the telescopic mechanism or the machine body. The gravity sensor is used to detect the weight of the water receiving box body. The controller is communicatively connected to the gravity sensor and is used to control the telescopic mechanism to extend when the gravity sensor detects that the weight of the water receiving box exceeds a preset weight.

15. The sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The sterilizer is configured as a cutting board sterilizer.

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