Foaming machines and hand soap machines

Abstract

To provide a foam generator that allows easy maintenance of a foaming unit of a hand soap device, and a hand soap device including the foam generator. [Solution] The foam generator comprises a main body (100), a liquid supply component (200), a first discharge liquid flow path (300), a second discharge liquid flow path (400), and a foaming unit. The main body is provided with a transition cavity and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the transition cavity. The foaming unit is detachably provided within the transition cavity. The discharge port of the liquid supply component is connected to one end of the first discharge liquid flow path, the other end of the first discharge liquid flow path is connected to the inlet, and the outlet is connected to one end of the second discharge liquid flow path. The gas and liquid supplied from the liquid supply component passes through the first discharge liquid flow path, the inlet, the foaming unit, the outlet, and the second discharge liquid flow path in sequence.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of cleaning tools, and more particularly to foam generators and hand soap devices. [Background technology]

[0002] As living standards improve, the number of households using hand soap dispensers is increasing, and hand soap dispensers are becoming more convenient for users as they automatically dispense hand soap when used.

[0003] However, during actual use, the foaming unit of the hand soap maker often becomes clogged, which affects the dispenser's ability to dispense soap and foam. Furthermore, since the foaming unit of existing hand soap makers is often molded as a single unit, it cannot be maintained independently, and users often have to replace the hand soap maker again and again, which results in a shorter lifespan for the hand soap maker. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a foam generator and a hand soap machine that allow users to easily maintain the foaming unit of the hand soap machine. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a foam generating machine, the foam generating machine comprising: a main body, a liquid supply component, a first liquid flow path, a second liquid flow path, and a foaming unit; the main body has a transition cavity and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the transition cavity; the foaming unit is detachably mounted within the transition cavity; the outlet of the liquid supply component is connected to one end of the first liquid flow path, the other end of the first liquid flow path is connected to the inlet, and the outlet is connected to one end of the second liquid flow path; and the gas and liquid supplied from the liquid supply component passes through the first liquid flow path, the inlet, the foaming unit, the outlet, and the second liquid flow path in sequence.

[0006] The technology provided by the present application provides a foaming unit that is detachably mounted in a transition cavity on the main body, and by passing a liquid through the foaming unit through a discharge liquid flow path, the foaming unit can be used to foam the gas-liquid mixture supplied from the liquid supply part. In addition, if the foaming unit becomes clogged, the user can remove the foaming unit from the transition cavity for maintenance. This makes it easier to maintain the foaming unit of the hand soap machine, and does not require complete replacement, thereby reducing the user's maintenance costs.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above technical means, the transition cavity further comprises an attachment port, and the foaming unit is detachably attached in the transition cavity through the attachment port.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical means, the foam generator further includes a seal cap, which is detachably attached to the mounting port.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical means, the transition cavity includes a first cavity and a second cavity that are connected to each other, the inlet is connected to the outlet via the first cavity and the second cavity in order, the foaming unit is at least partially located in the second cavity, and the mounting port is directly connected to the first cavity.

[0010] As a further improvement of the above technical means, the second cavity has a gripping groove at one end adjacent to the first cavity, and the foaming unit has an outer flange at one end adjacent to the second cavity, the outer flange at least partially extending to the gripping groove and having a predetermined distance from the groove bottom of the gripping groove.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical means, a sealing part is provided between the foaming unit and the inner wall surface of the second cavity.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above technical means, the main body includes an upper body and a lower body that are detachably connected, the liquid supply component, the first discharge liquid flow path, the second discharge liquid flow path, and the foaming unit are provided in the upper body, the mounting port is located on the bottom surface of the upper body, and when the upper body and the lower body are connected, the lower body blocks the mounting port.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above technical means, a solution cavity is provided in the lower body, and the discharge port of the liquid supply component communicates with the solution cavity.

[0014] As a further improvement of the above technical means, the foaming unit includes a first foaming net, a second foaming net, and a support ring, and the first foaming net and the second foaming net are located on both ends of the support ring.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hand soap device including the foam generator described above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The beneficial effect of this invention is that the foaming unit is detachably mounted in the transition cavity on the main body, and the discharge liquid flow path to the foaming unit allows the foaming unit to foam the gas-liquid mixture supplied from the liquid supply part. In addition, if the foaming unit becomes clogged, the user can remove the foaming unit from the transition cavity for maintenance. This makes it easier to maintain the foaming unit of the hand soap machine, and does not require complete replacement, thereby reducing the user's maintenance costs. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] In order to clarify the technical ideas in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly described below. However, the drawings in the following description are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a half-sectional view of a hand soap device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of a part of a hand soap device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the configuration after the seal cap and foaming unit in FIG. 2 have been removed. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of part A in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a partial structure located in a foaming unit of a hand soap maker according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic diagram of a sealing cap and a foaming unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic half-sectional view of a foaming unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] In order to make the objectives, technical means and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical means in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, but it is clear that the described embodiments are not all embodiments but only some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, the foam generator of this embodiment is a device that generates foam, and can be used as a hand soap device, a foam pack device, or any other device that generates foam.

[0021] Specifically, the foam generator includes a main body 100, a liquid supply component 200, a first liquid flow path 300, a second liquid flow path 400, and a foaming unit 500. The main body 100 functions as a base carrier for the foam generator, supporting the other components. The main body 100 is provided with a transition cavity 110 and an inlet 120 and an outlet 130 communicating with the transition cavity. The foaming unit 500 is detachably mounted within the transition cavity 110. In this manner, if the foaming unit 500 becomes clogged, the user can remove the foaming unit 500 from the transition cavity 110 for maintenance. This facilitates maintenance of the foaming unit 500 of the hand soap device without the need for complete replacement, thereby reducing user maintenance costs. For example, the transition cavity 110 may be surrounded by the main body 100 itself or by other components connected to the main body 100, but this is not a limitation.

[0022] The discharge port of the liquid supply component 200 is connected to one end of the first liquid flow path 300, the other end of the first liquid flow path 300 is connected to the inlet 120, and the outlet 130 is connected to one end of the second liquid flow path 400. The gas and liquid supplied from the liquid supply component 200 passes through the first liquid flow path 300, the inlet 120, and the foaming unit 500 in this order to generate foam, which then flows out through the outlet 130 and the second liquid flow path 400 for use by a user. For example, the first liquid flow path 300 and the second liquid flow path 400 may be flow paths formed within the main body 100, and the first liquid flow path 300 may be a pipe, such as a PVC tube or a metal tube.

[0023] The specific structure of liquid supply component 200 can refer to conventional technology, and can employ a principle in which an internal pumping device such as a diaphragm pump or gear pump is driven by a motor to extract liquid, and the pump creates negative pressure at the intake port, drawing in air and mixing the liquid with the air at a certain ratio; in this case, liquid supply component 200 also has an intake port. Alternatively, a centrifugal rotor can be rotated by a motor to send the hand soap flying to the edge and mix it with the air; however, this is not particularly limited here.

[0024] Here, the transition cavity 110 further includes an attachment port 140 , and the foaming unit 500 is detachably attached to the transition cavity 110 through the attachment port 140 , and can be easily removed from the attachment port 140 .

[0025] In some embodiments, when the foam unit 500 is installed in the transition cavity 110 , the foam unit 500 can seal the access port 140 to prevent leakage of liquid within the transition cavity 110 .

[0026] In another embodiment, as shown in Figures 3 to 6, the foam generator further includes a seal cap 600 to prevent the liquid in the transition cavity 110 from leaking, and the seal cap 600 is removably attached to the mounting port 140 and seals the mounting port 140 with the seal cap 600.

[0027] Furthermore, a sealing component can be provided between the seal cap 600 and the mounting opening 140, thereby enhancing the sealing effect.

[0028] 3 to 5 , the transition cavity 110 includes a first cavity 111 and a second cavity 112 that are connected to each other, the inlet 120 is connected to the outlet 130 via the first cavity 111 and the second cavity 112 in that order, the foaming unit 500 is at least partially located within the second cavity 112, and the attachment port 140 is connected directly to the first cavity 111. In this manner, the liquid supplied from the liquid supply component 200 flows through the inlet 120 into the first cavity 111, then passes through the foaming unit 500 to generate foam, and is then discharged through the outlet 130.

[0029] To facilitate removal of the foaming unit 500 from the second cavity 112, in some embodiments, the second cavity 112 is provided with a gripping groove 113 at an end adjacent to the first cavity 111, and the foaming unit 500 is provided with an outer flange 510 at one end adjacent to the second cavity 112, the outer flange 510 extending at least partially to the gripping groove 113 and having a predetermined distance from the bottom of the gripping groove 113. This allows a gripping tool or fingers to be placed between the outer flange 510 and the bottom of the gripping groove 113, thereby facilitating removal of the foaming unit 500 from the second cavity 112 via the outer flange 510.

[0030] Furthermore, a sealing element is provided between the foaming unit 500 and the inner wall surface of the second cavity 112, which prevents gas and liquid from flowing between the foaming unit 500 and the inner wall surface of the second cavity 112, and allows the gas and liquid to pass through the foaming unit 500, thereby improving the foam forming effect.

[0031] In some embodiments, the main body 100 includes an upper body 101 and a lower body 102 that are detachably connected, and the liquid supply component 200, the first liquid flow path 300, the second liquid flow path 400, and the foaming unit 500 are provided on the upper body 101, and the mounting port 140 is located on the bottom surface of the upper body 101. When the upper body 101 and the lower body 102 are connected, the lower body 102 blocks the mounting port 140, preventing the area where the foaming unit 500 is attached from being exposed and improving the appearance.

[0032] Among these, the liquid supply component 200 can extract liquid from the external environment.

[0033] Of course, the liquid supply component 200 may extract the liquid inside the main body 100. For example, the main body 100 may have a solution cavity for storing the solution (hand soap) inside the solution cavity, and more specifically, the solution cavity may be provided in the lower main body 102, and the outlet of the liquid supply component 200 may be connected to the solution cavity, allowing the liquid inside the solution cavity to be extracted.

[0034] In some embodiments, the foaming unit 500 includes a first foaming net 520, a second foaming net 530, and a support ring 540, with the first foaming net 520 and the second foaming net 530 positioned on opposite ends of the support ring 540. The outer flange 510 is attached to the support ring 540.

[0035] Furthermore, since the first foam net 520 and the second foam net 530 are detachably connected to the support ring 540, if the first foam net 520 and the second foam net 530 become clogged or damaged, the first foam net 520 and the second foam net 530 can be cleaned or replaced separately. Illustratively, the first foam net 520 and the second foam net 530 may be abutted against both ends of the support ring 540, or the first foam net 520 and the second foam net 530 may be fitted and arranged at both ends of the support ring 540.

[0036] Based on the same inventive idea, the present invention also provides a hand soap device including the foam generator.

[0037] As for the specific configuration of the foam generator, the contents described in detail in the above embodiment can be referred to, and therefore the explanation will be omitted here.

[0038] The terms "upper", "lower", etc. used in this invention are intended to explain the relative positional relationship of each structure in the drawings for the sake of convenience, and do not limit the scope of the invention. Changes or adjustments to these relative relationships are considered to be within the scope of the invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "above" or "below" a first feature and a second feature may refer to direct contact between the first feature and the second feature, or indirect contact between the first feature and the second feature via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is referred to as being "above" or "upper" a second feature, this term simply indicates that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is referred to as being "below" or "lower" a second feature, this term may simply indicate that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0040] Furthermore, in this invention, terms such as "attached," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited. For example, they may be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrated. They may be directly connected, indirectly connected via an intermediate medium, or may be in communication within two elements or in an interactive relationship between two elements. The specific meanings of the above terms in this invention can be understood by those skilled in the art depending on the context.

[0041] In the description herein, references to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiments," "example," "particular example," etc., mean that the specific features, structures, and materials described in connection with this embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, general references to such terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, and materials described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0042] Finally, the above embodiments are intended to explain the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the same. Although the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that the technical ideas described in the above embodiments may be modified, and some or all of the technical features may be replaced with equivalents. These modifications or replacements do not deviate from the essence of the corresponding technical solutions and the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 100 units 101 Upper body 102 Lower body 110 Transition Cavity 111 First Cavity 112 Second Cavity 113 Gripping groove 120 Entrance 130 Exit 140 mounting holes; 200 Fluid Supply Parts 300 First discharge liquid flow path 400 second discharge liquid flow path 500 foaming units 510 outer flange 520 First Foam Net 530 Second Foam Net 540 Support Ring 600 Seal Cap

Claims

1. A foam generator, comprising a main body (100), a liquid supply component (200), a first liquid flow path (300), a second liquid flow path (400), and a foaming unit (500); The body (100) is provided with a transition cavity (110) and an inlet (120) and an outlet (130) communicating with the transition cavity; The foaming unit (500) is removably mounted in the transition cavity (110), The foam generator is characterized in that the discharge port of the liquid supply component (200) is connected to one end of the first discharge liquid flow path (300), the other end of the first discharge liquid flow path (300) is connected to the inlet (120), and the outlet (130) is connected to one end of the second discharge liquid flow path (400), and the gas and liquid supplied from the liquid supply component (200) passes through the first discharge liquid flow path (300), the inlet (120), the foaming unit (500), the outlet (130), and the second discharge liquid flow path (400) in that order.

2. 2. The foam generator of claim 1, wherein the transition cavity (110) further comprises an attachment port (140), and the foaming unit (500) is removably attached within the transition cavity (110) via the attachment port (140).

3. The foam generator according to claim 2, further comprising a seal cap (600), the seal cap (600) being removably attached to the mounting port (140).

4. 4. The foam generator according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the transition cavity (110) includes a first cavity (111) and a second cavity (112) that are in communication with each other, the inlet (120) is in communication with the outlet (130) via the first cavity (111) and the second cavity (112) in that order, the foaming unit (500) is at least partially located within the second cavity (112), and the attachment port (140) is in direct communication with the first cavity (111).

5. The second cavity (112) is provided with a gripping groove (113) at one end adjacent to the first cavity (111); 5. The foam generating machine according to claim 4, wherein the foaming unit (500) is provided with an outer flange (510) at one end adjacent to the second cavity (112), the outer flange (510) extending at least partially to the gripping groove (113) and having a predetermined distance from the groove bottom of the gripping groove (113).

6. The foam generating machine according to claim 4, characterized in that a sealing element is provided between the foaming unit (500) and the inner wall surface of the second cavity (112).

7. The main body (100) includes an upper main body (101) and a lower main body (102) that are detachably connected, the liquid supply component (200), the first discharge liquid flow path (300), the second discharge liquid flow path (400), and the foaming unit (500) are provided in the upper main body (101), and the mounting port (140) is located on the bottom surface of the upper main body (101). The foam generating machine according to claim 2, wherein when the upper body (101) and the lower body (102) are connected, the lower body (102) blocks the mounting opening (140).

8. 8. The foam generator according to claim 7, wherein the lower body (102) is provided with a solution cavity, and the outlet of the liquid supply component (200) is in communication with the solution cavity.

9. 2. The foam generator of claim 1, wherein the foaming unit (500) comprises a first foaming net (520), a second foaming net (530), and a support ring (540), and the first foaming net (520) and the second foaming net (530) are positioned on opposite ends of the support ring (540).

10. A hand soap device comprising the foam generator according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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