Integrated sink

Abstract

The application provides an integrated sink, and relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment. The integrated sink comprises a sink body and a drying tank, the drying tank is fixed to one side of the sink body; the drying tank is used for accommodating kitchenware, and the bottom of the drying tank is provided with a drain port and a plurality of sterilization and disinfection lamps, which surround the drain port to disinfect the kitchenware. The embodiment of the application can integrate the sink and the drying tank together, effectively disinfect the kitchenware by using the drying tank, occupy small space and have low cost, effectively meet the disinfection demand of the kitchenware and improve the use experience of people.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, and more specifically, to an integrated sink. Background Technology

[0002] Kitchen sinks are common kitchen utensils. In daily life, people use kitchen sinks almost every day to wash vegetables or dishes.

[0003] Currently, most kitchen sinks on the market are single-bowl sinks, meaning they are only used for cleaning vegetables, fruits, or kitchen utensils. As people's living standards gradually improve, more and more families disinfect their kitchen utensils by putting them in disinfectant after washing them. However, disinfection machines are expensive and bulky, and the kitchen space in ordinary families is already limited, making it difficult to install a disinfection machine in the kitchen. Therefore, existing disinfection methods cannot effectively meet people's needs for disinfecting kitchen utensils. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides an integrated sink that can solve the problems of existing disinfection methods being costly and space-consuming, making it difficult to meet the disinfection needs of kitchen utensils.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the embodiments of this application provide the following solutions.

[0006] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, an integrated water tank is provided, including a water tank body and a drying tank, wherein the drying tank is fixed to one side of the water tank body. The drying tank is used to hold kitchen utensils, and the bottom of the drying tank is provided with a drain outlet and multiple sterilization lamps, which surround the drain outlet to sterilize the kitchen utensils.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the drying trough has at least one air outlet on its side, and the air outlet end of the hot air assembly is fixed to the air outlet and the air outlet end is inclined toward the bottom of the drying trough.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the air outlet is fixed to the lower part of the drying tank and the air outlet is tilted at an angle of 15° relative to the horizontal plane.

[0009] In one possible implementation, a control module with a control board and a control circuit is also included. The control module is fixed to the side of the drying tank away from the water tank body. The control circuit is electrically connected to the hot air assembly and the sterilization lamp. The control board is located above the control circuit.

[0010] In one possible implementation, a kitchen utensil rack is also included, the kitchen utensil rack being placed inside the drying tank, the kitchen utensil rack being used to hold the kitchen utensil; The kitchen utensil rack includes a first support, a second support, and a third support arranged side by side, with the opening widths of the first support, the second support, and the third support all being different to accommodate different kitchen utensils.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the number and shape of the sterilizing lamps correspond to the bottom shape of the kitchen utensil rack and the drying tub.

[0012] In one possible implementation, a cover plate is also included, with a step corresponding to the cover plate at the top of the drying tank. The step is located on both sides of the drying tank opposite to the water tank body, and the cover plate is fastened to the opening of the drying tank and its bottom contacts the step.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the inner wall of the water tank is provided with a plurality of fixing parts, which are symmetrically arranged on two side walls of the water tank and protrude from the two side walls.

[0014] In one possible implementation, a drain assembly is also included, wherein the bottom of the water tank body slopes downward in the direction close to the drying tank and a drain trough is provided at the bottom, the drain trough is located on the side of the bottom close to the drying tank, and the drain outlet of the drain assembly is located in the drain trough.

[0015] In one possible implementation, a drain cover and a slag-separating screen are also included, the slag-separating screen being fastened to the drain trough, and the drain cover being positioned above the slag-separating screen and opposite to the drain trough.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this application are: The integrated sink provided in this application includes a sink body and a drying tray, with the drying tray fixed to one side of the sink body. The drying tray is used to hold kitchen utensils, and its bottom is equipped with a drain outlet and multiple sterilization lamps surrounding the drain outlet to sterilize the utensils. This embodiment integrates the sink and drying tray, effectively sterilizing kitchen utensils with the drying tray. It occupies little space and is low-cost, effectively meeting the needs of kitchen utensil sterilization and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an integrated water tank provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A front view of an integrated sink provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 A right view of an integrated sink provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 A top view of an integrated water tank provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 A structural diagram of the kitchen utensil rack provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 An exploded view of the integrated water tank provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Label Explanation: 1. Water tank body; 11. Fixing part; 12. Overflow head; 13. Drain assembly; 14. Drain cover; 15. Sludge screen; 21. Hot air assembly; 22. Sterilization lamp; 23. Cover plate; 24. Kitchen utensil rack; 241. Support legs; 242. First support; 25. Drying chamber; 26. Drain head; 3. Control module; 31. Control box; 32. Control board. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary descriptions for explaining the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0021] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” used herein may also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the terms “comprising” and “including” as used in embodiments of this application mean that the corresponding feature can be implemented as the presented feature, information, data, step, operation, element, and / or component, but do not exclude implementation as other features, information, data, step, operation, element, component, and / or combinations thereof supported by the art. It should be understood that when we say that an element is “connected” or “coupled” to another element, the one element can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or it can mean that the one element and the other element establish a connection relationship through an intermediate element. Furthermore, “connected” or “coupled” as used herein can include wireless connection or wireless coupling. The term “and / or” as used herein indicates at least one of the items defined by the term; for example, “A and / or B” indicates implementation as “A,” or implementation as “A,” or implementation as “A and B.”

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] The technical solutions of this utility model and their effects are described below through several exemplary embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments can be referenced, borrowed from, or combined with each other. Identical terms, similar features, and similar implementation steps in different embodiments will not be repeated.

[0024] The integrated sink provided in this application is intended to solve at least one technical problem existing in the prior art.

[0025] This application provides an integrated water tank, such as... Figures 1-6 As shown, the device includes a sink body 1 and a drying tank 25. The drying tank 25 is fixed to one side of the sink body 1. The drying tank 25 is used to hold kitchen utensils, and the bottom of the drying tank 25 is provided with a drain outlet and multiple sterilization lamps 22. The sterilization lamps 22 surround the drain outlet to sterilize the kitchen utensils.

[0026] Optionally, the water tank 1 and the drying tank 25 can be made of stainless steel, or aluminum, nickel-plated material, or other materials that are not easy to rust.

[0027] Optionally, the integrated sink may also include a drain head 26, which is fixedly connected to a drain outlet to discharge water from the drying tank 25.

[0028] Optionally, the width of the sink 1 can be the same as the width of the drying tank 25, and the depth of the drying tank 25 can correspond to the size of the kitchen utensils. Specifically, the depth of the drying tank 25 is greater than the length of the kitchen utensils.

[0029] Optionally, the number and shape of the sterilization lamps 22 correspond to the bottom shape of the kitchen utensil rack 24 and the drying chamber 25. The sterilization lamps 22 can be arranged in rectangular, triangular, or other shapes to solve the problem of side shadows when kitchen utensils are placed upright by irradiating them from bottom to top.

[0030] In one embodiment, the sterilizing lamps 22 can be arranged in a rectangle, with six lamps in total. The bottom of the drying tank 25 can be recessed towards the drain outlet, with the sterilizing lamps 22 surrounding the drain outlet. Specifically, the sterilizing lamps 22 emit UV-C ultraviolet light during sterilization, achieving a sterilization rate ≥99.9%, capable of inactivating common pathogens such as H1N1 virus and Helicobacter pylori. The UV-C ultraviolet light at the bottom of the drying tank 25 can be used to irradiate tableware of different shapes.

[0031] Optionally, the type of ultraviolet light emitted can be determined according to the ultraviolet transmittance of different kitchen utensils. The ultraviolet light emitted by the sterilization lamp 22 can be 275nm ultraviolet light. In order to save energy and protect kitchen utensils, the sterilization lamp 22 can be used in an intermittent manner for sterilization and disinfection. Specifically, it can be used in a cycle of 5 minutes on and 5 minutes off.

[0032] Optionally, the sterilization lamp 22 has a columnar structure with threads at the top. A nut and waterproof rubber ring matching these threads secure the sterilization lamp to the bottom of the drying tank 25. Threadlocker and other leak-proof adhesives are applied between the sterilization lamp 22, the nut, and the drying tank 25 to prevent leakage. The lamp beads of the sterilization lamp 22 can be located within the threaded holes of the nut on one side of the lamp. Its waterproof rating is IPX8. The distance between the lamp beads of the sterilization lamp 22 can be less than 80mm to ensure that ultraviolet light covers the length of a standard chopstick.

[0033] Optionally, the germicidal lamp 22 has an upward direct angle of 80°-90° and reflects ultraviolet rays through the inner wall of the drying tank 25 to enhance the irradiation effect.

[0034] Optionally, the side of the drying tank 25 is provided with at least one air outlet, and the air outlet end of the hot air assembly 21 is fixed to the air outlet and the air outlet end is inclined towards the bottom of the drying tank 25.

[0035] Optionally, the hot air assembly 21 is equipped with a heating element made of PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) material, a fan, and a hot air circuit. The hot air circuit is connected to the fan and the PTC material, and the fan blows the air heated by the PTC material into the drying chamber 25.

[0036] In one embodiment, the hot air assembly 21 can blow constant-temperature hot air at 70℃±5℃ into the drying chamber 25 through the air outlet. The temperature of the constant-temperature hot air can be 70, 71, 68, or other temperatures, and the specific temperature can be determined according to the needs of kitchenware protection, sterilization, and drying. The air outlet can also be provided with a temperature gradient buffer layer to reduce the heat deformation of the air outlet.

[0037] Optionally, to ensure that the hot air can surround the kitchen utensils, the air outlet is fixed to the lower part of the drying chamber 25 and the angle of inclination of the air outlet relative to the horizontal plane is 15°, so that the hot air passes through the bottom of the drying chamber 25. The wind speed of the hot air can be ≥15m / s to improve the drying effect.

[0038] Optionally, the integrated sink also includes a control module 3 with a control board 32 and a control circuit. The control module 3 is fixed on the side of the drying tank 25 away from the sink body 1. The control circuit is electrically connected to the hot air assembly 21 and the sterilization lamp 22. The control board 32 is located above the control circuit.

[0039] Optionally, the control module 3 may include a control box 31, and the control circuit may be housed inside the control box 31, with the control board 32 attached to the top of the control box 31. The control board 32 may have a touch icon, and the control circuit may have a signal receiving circuit corresponding to the touch icon and a corresponding status display circuit. The status display circuit can display the current status of the hot air assembly 21 or the sterilization lamp 22 through the control board 32.

[0040] In one embodiment, the control panel 32 can be made of glass, and the control module 3 can adjust the current working mode according to the user's input via touch icons. This working mode can include three modes: automatic mode, pre-meal sterilization, and separate drying. In automatic mode, the sterilization lamp 22 performs 20 minutes of sterilization, and the hot air assembly 21 performs 40 minutes of hot air blowing; this automatic mode is suitable for deep treatment after routine cleaning. In pre-meal sterilization mode, the sterilization lamp 22 performs 6 minutes of powerful sterilization; this mode is used for rapid sterilization before meals. In separate drying mode, the hot air assembly 21 performs 10 minutes of high-speed drying; this mode is used for rapid drying in humid environments.

[0041] Optionally, the integrated sink also includes a kitchen utensil rack 24, which is located inside the drying chamber 25 and is used to place kitchen utensils. The kitchen utensil rack 24 includes a first support 242, a second support, and a third support arranged side by side, and the opening widths of the first support 242, the second support, and the third support are all different to place different kitchen utensils.

[0042] Optionally, the kitchen utensil rack 24 may include a support frame 241, which is disposed on both sides of the bottom of the kitchen utensil rack 24. The bottom of the support frame 241 contacts the bottom of the drying tank 25. The first bracket 242, the second bracket and the third bracket are fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 241.

[0043] In one embodiment, the support frame 241 includes a base rod, two uprights and a crossbar. The two ends of the base rod are bent towards the bottom of the drying tank 25. One end of the upright is fixed to the base rod, and the other end extends away from the base rod. The crossbar is fixedly connected to the end of the upright away from the base rod, and the uprights connected to the two ends of the crossbar are different.

[0044] Optionally, the integrated sink also includes a cover plate 23. The top of the drying tank 25 is provided with a step corresponding to the cover plate 23. The step is located on both sides of the drying tank 25 opposite to the sink body 1. The cover plate 23 is fastened to the opening of the drying tank 25 and its bottom contacts the step. The step supports the cover plate 23.

[0045] Optionally, the inner wall of the water tank 1 is provided with a plurality of fixing parts 11, which are symmetrically arranged on the two side walls of the water tank 1 and protrude from the two side walls.

[0046] In one embodiment, the fixing part 11 can be a lateral protrusion parallel to the horizontal plane. Two lateral protrusions at the same height can be located on opposite sides of the sink body 1, and kitchen utensils such as cutting boards can be supported by the lateral protrusions.

[0047] Optionally, the integrated sink also includes a drain assembly 13. The bottom of the sink body 1 slopes downward along the direction close to the drying tank 25 and a drain trough is provided at the bottom. The drain trough is located on the side of the bottom close to the drying tank 25, and the drain outlet of the drain assembly 13 is located in the drain trough.

[0048] In one embodiment, the drain can be a rectangular structure, the drain outlet of the drain assembly 13 is fixed to the drain, and other components of the drain assembly 13 are located below the drain body 1, through which water in the drain body 1 is drained.

[0049] Optionally, the system also includes a drain cover 14 and a slag-separating mesh 15. The slag-separating mesh 15 is fastened to the drain trough, and the drain cover 14 is positioned above the slag-separating mesh 15 and opposite to the drain trough. The top of the drain trough is provided with an annular step, and the edge of the slag-separating mesh 15 is placed on the annular step.

[0050] Optionally, the side of the water tank 1 is also provided with an overflow outlet, which can be located at the top of the water tank 1. An overflow head 12 for drainage is fixedly connected to the overflow outlet, and excess water in the internal water tank 1 is discharged through the overflow head 12.

[0051] In one embodiment, the overflow outlet is located on the side of the water tank 1 away from the drying tank 25. The overflow head 12 is located on the outside of the water tank 1 and is fixedly connected to the overflow outlet.

[0052] The integrated sink provided in this application has the following advantages: 1. Innovative irradiation path: The bottom-up irradiation scheme of the sterilization lamp 22 increases the amount of ultraviolet rays received by traditional dead corner areas such as the blades of kitchen knives and the inner walls of chopsticks by 3 times.

[0053] 2. Airflow-light path coordinated design: The side hot air and bottom ultraviolet light form a three-dimensional purification space, which improves the overall efficiency of sterilization and drying by 120% compared with the traditional solution.

[0054] 3. Modular maintenance: The sterilization lamp 22 at the bottom adopts a quick-release structure (fixed with nuts) for easy replacement and cleaning.

[0055] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "1," "2," etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in a sequence other than that shown in the figures or text.

[0056] It should be understood that although arrows indicate various operation steps in the flowcharts of this application's embodiments, the order in which these steps are implemented is not limited to the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, in some implementation scenarios of this application's embodiments, the implementation steps in each flowchart can be executed in other orders as required. Furthermore, some or all steps in each flowchart, based on the actual implementation scenario, may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages. Some or all of these sub-steps or stages can be executed at the same time, and each sub-step or stage can also be executed at different times. In scenarios where execution times differ, the execution order of these sub-steps or stages can be flexibly configured according to requirements, and this application's embodiments do not limit this.

[0057] The above description is only an optional implementation method for some implementation scenarios of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, other similar implementation methods based on the technical concept of this application without departing from the technical concept of this application also fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An integrated sink, characterized in that, It includes a water tank body and a drying tank, wherein the drying tank is fixed to one side of the water tank body; The drying chamber is used to hold kitchen utensils, and the bottom of the drying chamber is provided with a drain outlet and multiple sterilization lamps. The sterilization lamps surround the drain outlet to sterilize the kitchen utensils. The upward direct angle of the sterilization lamps is 80°-90° to reflect ultraviolet rays through the inner wall of the drying chamber.

2. The integrated sink according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying tank has at least one air outlet on its side, and the air outlet of the hot air assembly is fixed to the air outlet and the air outlet is inclined toward the bottom of the drying tank.

3. The integrated sink according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air outlet is fixed to the lower part of the drying tank and the air outlet is tilted at an angle of 15° relative to the horizontal plane.

4. The integrated sink according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a control module with a control board and a control circuit. The control module is fixed on the side of the drying tank away from the water tank. The control circuit is electrically connected to the hot air assembly and the sterilization lamp. The control board is located above the control circuit.

5. The integrated sink according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a kitchen utensil rack, which is placed inside the drying tank and is used to hold the kitchen utensils; The kitchen utensil rack includes a first support, a second support, and a third support arranged side by side, and the opening widths of the first support, the second support, and the third support are all different to accommodate different kitchen utensils.

6. The integrated sink according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number and shape of the sterilization lamps correspond to the bottom shape of the kitchen utensil rack and the drying tank.

7. The integrated sink according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a cover plate, and the top of the drying tank is provided with a step corresponding to the cover plate. The step is located on both sides of the drying tank and the water tank body opposite to each other. The cover plate is fastened to the opening of the drying tank and its bottom contacts the step.

8. The integrated sink according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner wall of the water tank is provided with multiple fixing parts, which are symmetrically arranged on two side walls of the water tank and protrude from the two side walls.

9. The integrated sink according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drain assembly, wherein the bottom of the water tank body is inclined downward along the direction close to the drying tank and the bottom is provided with a drain trough, the drain trough is located on the side of the bottom close to the drying tank, and the drain outlet of the drain assembly is located in the drain trough.

10. The integrated sink according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a drain cover and a slag screen, the slag screen being fastened to the drain trough, and the drain cover being positioned above the slag screen and opposite to the drain trough.

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