UV Sterilization Module Sliding Mechanism for Kitchenware
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional disinfection methods for large-sized board-type kitchenware are time-consuming and inefficient, with limited effectiveness against harmful bacteria, pathogenic bacteria, and molds.
Innovation Solution
A UV sterilization device featuring a base with a driving member, work-boards, and a UV sterilization module that horizontally slides between the work-boards, utilizing a rotating and transmission mechanism to ensure all-round sterilization with minimal disinfection time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional disinfection methods (salt washing or drying) are used for board-type kitchenware, then the disinfection process can be performed, but it takes time and energy with limited disinfection effect
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical/chemical disinfection methods (salt washing, drying) with a UV sterilization system that uses ultraviolet light emission to achieve disinfection. The UV sterilization module emits UV light that directly kills bacteria and viruses on the cutting board surface, eliminating the need for time-consuming salt washing and drying processes while providing superior disinfection effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the disinfection parameter from chemical/thermal methods to ultraviolet radiation. By using UV light with specific wavelengths that are lethal to microorganisms, the system achieves rapid and effective disinfection without the time and energy costs of conventional methods. The UV irradiation parameter allows for complete surface coverage in a short duration.
2Ease of operation
If conventional disinfection methods are used for board-type kitchenware, then the process is simple, but the disinfection effect is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual salt washing and drying operations with an automated UV sterilization system. Users simply place the cutting board in the device and activate the UV module, which automatically emits ultraviolet light to sterilize the surface. This maintains operational simplicity while dramatically improving disinfection reliability through the proven germicidal effects of UV radiation.
3Reliability
If a UV sterilization module is introduced to improve disinfection effect, then bactericidal effect is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the sterilization device into distinct functional modules: a base structure, a work board, and a separate UV sterilization module. This segmentation allows the UV module to be independently designed and optimized for maximum bactericidal effect while keeping the overall device structure simple and modular. The module can be easily installed and removed without complicating the main device architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The UV sterilization module is designed as a multi-functional component that can be integrated into different work board configurations. The module serves both as the sterilization source and as a structural element of the device, eliminating the need for separate complex mounting mechanisms and reducing overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The UV sterilization device achieves effective disinfection and bactericidal effects on harmful bacteria and molds with minimal time and effort, ensuring all-round sterilization of board-type kitchenware through simple operation.
Implementation Method 1
a UV sterilization module longitudinally arranged on the inside of the left and right work-boards and horizontally sliding relative to the left and right work-boards... configured to drive the UV sterilization module to slide so as to sterilize the board-type kitchenware
Data Source
AI summary
A UV sterilization device for a board-type kitchenware includes a base with a driving member being received therein and defining a first motor, a left work-board, a right work-board, with a receiving room being formed between the left and right work-boards for receiving the board-type kitchenware therein, and a UV sterilization module connected to the first motor, longitudinally arranged on the inside of the left and right work-boards and horizontally sliding relative to the left and right work-boards. The first motor is configured to drive the UV sterilization module to slide so as to sterilize the board-type kitchenware received in the receiving room. The present structure not only can have a good disinfection and bactericidal effect on the harmful bacteria, pathogenic bacteria and molds left on the kitchenware with a minimize disinfection time, but also can reciprocate sterilization of the board-type kitchenware to achieve all-round sterilization by simple operation.