KR200389435Y1 - Sterilization and cleaning device with a water stream generator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sterilization washer having a water flow generating unit for generating water flow in the water stored in the washing tank to increase the efficiency of washing and sterilizing the cleaning objects contained in the washing tank. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sterilizing washing machine having a water flow generating unit which is coupled to the driving force and is accurately transmitted, thereby improving washing efficiency. In order to achieve the above object, the sterilizing cleaner equipped with a water flow generating unit according to the present invention includes a main body unit in which a washing tank is accommodated and a driving motor is installed therein, an ultrasonic vibration unit installed at one side of the bottom of the washing tank, and installed in the washing tank. And a plurality of fans are formed to generate water flow in the water in the washing tank, a worm wheel installed on the rotational shaft of the water flow fan, and one side of the worm wheel engaged with the driving motor and axially coupled to the rotation by the drive motor. It includes a worm gear.

Description

Sterilizer with water flow generation unit {STERILIZATION AND CLEANING DEVICE WITH A WATER STREAM GENERATOR}

The present invention relates to a sterilizing cleaner having a water flow generating unit, and more particularly, a water flow generating unit for improving the washing efficiency by improving the structure so that the water flow fan generating the water flow in the washing tank is directly connected to the driving motor which imparts the driving force. It relates to a sterilizer provided.

In general, the sterilizer is a device for removing insects or bacteria on the surface while washing the object to be washed, such as food or tableware, and recently, sterilizers have been developed and used to increase the sterilization and cleaning power by using ultrasonic waves.

1 is a plan view of a sterilizer according to the prior art.

As shown in FIG. 1, the conventional sterilizing cleaner 10 includes a main body unit 12 having an electronic device including a control unit (not shown) and a water supply unit installed inside the main body unit 12 to receive water. The washing tank 14 is provided. The lower end of the washing tank 14 is provided with an ultrasonic vibration unit for generating ultrasonic waves.

The ultrasonic vibration unit is installed in the lower end of the washing tank 14 to expose the ultrasonic oscillation unit 16, and the inside of the main body portion 12 is installed for applying vibration energy to the ultrasonic oscillation unit 16 (shown And an ultrasonic vibrator.

The control unit includes an ultrasonic oscillation circuit, and the ultrasonic vibrator is connected to the ultrasonic oscillation circuit to control the operation. In addition, an operation unit 13 for inputting a user's signal to operate the control unit is installed at one end of the main body unit 12.

In addition, the lower end side of the washing tank 14 is in communication with the outside of the main body 12, a drain hole for draining the water contained in the washing tank 14 is formed, the drain hole is a stopper 19 for opening and closing Is installed.

The sterilizing dishwasher 10 configured as described above puts the washing object and water in the washing tank 14, and operates the manipulation unit 13 so that an appropriate sterilizing washing course is selected.

When the sterilization washing course proceeds as described above, the ultrasonic energy generated by the ultrasonic vibrator is transferred to the water in the washing tank 14 through the ultrasonic oscillator 16. At this time, the ultrasonic wave delivered to the water in the washing tank 14 causes cavitation by vibrating the molecules of the water, thereby washing sterilization is performed to wash and sterilize the stored washing objects in the washing tank 14.

As described above, the sterilizing cleaner 10 configured as described above is stagnant in the washing tank 14 in the process of sterilizing and washing the washing object. As such, when the delivery of the ultrasonic waves is not smooth, there is a problem in that the washing performance is poor.

In order to solve such a problem, a sterilization washer 20 having a vortex generating device for generating water flow in the water stored in the washing tank 14 has been proposed as a registered utility model No. 274771.

Referring to FIG. 2, which is a plan view of a sterilizing cleaner 20 equipped with a vortex generator according to the related art, and FIG. 3, which is a cross-sectional view of the line I-I of FIG. 2, the sterilizing cleaner 20 equipped with the vortex generator is a main body. A plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 27 including the ultrasonic oscillation unit 26 are disposed at one side of the washing tank 24 accommodated in the unit 22. A control unit 25 including an ultrasonic oscillation circuit (not shown) is installed at one side of the main body portion 22, and the ultrasonic vibrator 27 receives vibration energy from the ultrasonic oscillation circuit (not shown). . Here, the control unit 25 can be selected in a variety of sterilization washing course by the operation unit 23 installed on one side of the upper end of the main body portion 22.

In addition, the bottom side of the washing tank 24 is formed with a drain 28 for draining the water in the washing tank (24). The drain 28 is provided with a drain pipe 28a penetrating the main body 22 to communicate with the outside. In addition, the drain port 28 is provided with a stopper 29 for opening and closing the drain pipe (28a).

In addition, the vortex generator 30 for generating a vortex in the water stored in the washing tank 24 is installed on one side of the bottom of the washing tank (24).

The vortex generating device 30 is the vortex generating unit for the vortex is generated while the head is inserted into the upper portion of the bottom of the washing tank 24 and the lower portion is connected through the bottom from the bottom bottom to rotate by the rotational power transmitted from the outside (32), a reduction unit (34) connected to the bottom surface of the vortex generating unit (32) to reduce the rotational speed, and a belt (36) for transmitting power wrapped around the outer circumferential surface of the reduction unit (34). ), And a power generating unit 38 for transmitting power through the belt 36 is connected.

However, in the vortex generator 30 of the sterilizing cleaner 20 according to the prior art, since the vortex generator 32 is connected to the deceleration unit 34 by the belt 36, power is indirectly transmitted to increase efficiency. Low, the length of the belt 36 is changed by the ambient temperature change, the power transmission is not smooth, there is a problem that the belt 36 is stretched or broken when used for a long time.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the water flow fan to generate a water flow in the washing tank mechanically coupled to the drive motor to drive the driving force is accurately transmitted, thereby increasing the cleaning efficiency sterilizer To provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the sterilizing washer having a water flow generating unit according to the present invention is provided with a washing tank and a driving motor installed therein, an ultrasonic vibration unit installed at one side of the bottom of the washing tank, and installed in the washing tank. A plurality of fans are formed to generate a water flow in the water in the washing tank, a worm wheel installed on the rotation axis of the water flow fan, and is engaged on one side of the worm wheel and axially coupled to the drive motor, which is rotated by the drive motor Contains worm gears.

In addition, the present invention preferably further comprises a collecting unit for collecting the foreign matter contained in the water circulated is installed around the water flow fan. Here, the collecting unit may include a filter frame formed with a suction passage and a discharge passage of water, and a filter installed in at least one of the suction passage or the discharge passage of the filter frame. In addition, one end of the worm gear may be provided with a support for supporting one side of the shock gear. In addition, the washing tank is formed with a drain hole for draining the water contained therein, the body portion may be provided with a drain opening opening and closing portion for opening and closing the drain opening. On the other hand, the drain opening and closing portion may include an opening and closing plate for shielding the drain, and an operating member connected to the opening and closing plate and protrudes outwards through the sterilizing cleaner main body portion, the handle is installed at the end. In addition, the operating member may be coupled on a line passing through the central axis of the opening and closing plate to rotate the opening and closing plate.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

4 is a perspective view of a sterilizing washer provided with a water flow generating unit according to the present invention, Figure 5 is a plan view of the sterilizing washer equipped with a water flow generating unit according to the present invention. 6 to 8 are cross-sectional views taken along lines II-II, III-III of FIG. 5, and IV-IV of FIG. 7.

Sterilization washer 50 according to the present invention, as shown in Figures 4 to 8, includes a main body portion 52 to form an appearance, the main body portion 52 includes a variety of control unit 55 The electronics are installed. In addition, an operation unit 53 for operating the control unit 55 is installed at one side of the upper end of the main body unit 52. In addition, a washing tank 54 for storing water is installed inside the main body 52. In addition, the washing tank 54 is combined with a washing net 59 for storing a washing object such as food or dishes.

The washing net 59 is formed to be separated from the washing tank 54, and is installed in the washing tank 54 in a state where a washing object is stored in the washing net 59, or the washing net 59 is removed. It is easy to receive and remove the object to be washed.

On the other hand, both sides of the bottom of the washing tank 54 is provided with an ultrasonic vibration unit for generating ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic vibrating unit is an ultrasonic oscillator 56 installed to expose a portion of the lower end of the washing tank 54, and the ultrasonic vibrator for applying vibration energy to the ultrasonic oscillating unit 56 is installed inside the main body portion 52 (57). The ultrasonic vibrator 57 is connected to the ultrasonic oscillation circuit 55a installed in the controller 55 to control the operation.

In addition, one side of the bottom surface of the washing tank 54 is formed with a drain port 58 for draining the water stored in the washing tank (54). The drain port 58 is provided with a drain pipe 58a passing through the main body 52 to communicate with the outside.

In addition, the body portion 52 is provided with a drain opening and closing part 60 for opening and closing the drain port 58 or the drain pipe (58a).

The drain opening and closing part 60 is provided with an opening and closing plate 62 for shielding the drain port 58 or the drain pipe 58a, the opening and closing plate 62 protrudes outwardly through the body portion 52. The member 64 is connected. A handle 66 is installed at the end of the operating member 64 so as to be easily grasped.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the operating member 64 is coupled to the line passing through the central axis of the opening and closing plate 62 is configured to rotate the opening and closing plate 62 around the operating member 64, It is also possible to be connected to one end of the opening and closing plate 62 to rotate the opening and closing plate 62, or to horizontally move the opening and closing plate 62.

In addition, a packing 63 is installed at an outer circumference of the opening and closing plate 62 to seal the gap in a state in which the opening and closing plate 62 shields the drain port 58 or the drain pipe 58a.

On the other hand, the bottom of the washing tank 54 is provided with a water flow generating unit 70 for generating water flow in the water in order to increase the cleaning efficiency. To this end, a space 54a recessed downward is formed at the center of the bottom of the washing tank 54. In addition, the bottom surface of the space portion 54a is formed with a cylindrical portion 54b which is convex upward.

Here, the water flow fan 72 having a plurality of fans is rotatably installed in the space 54a. In addition, a rotating shaft 73 is formed in the center of the water flow fan 72 to penetrate the bottom surface of the cylindrical portion 54b, and is rotatably supported by a bearing 54c provided inside the cylindrical portion 54b. do.

In addition, the central portion of the cylindrical portion 54b is formed with a shaft hole through which the rotating shaft 73 penetrates, and the cylindrical portion 54b prevents water in the washing tank 54 from leaking through the shaft hole (not shown). Oil seal) is installed.

A worm wheel 74 is axially coupled to the rotating shaft 73 penetrating the washing tank 54 at the lower side of the washing tank 54.

In addition, the main body 52 is provided with a drive motor 78 is connected to the control unit 55 is operated, the worm gear 76 is meshed with the worm wheel 74 on one side of the drive shaft of the drive motor 78. Is combined. Here, the drive motor 78 is installed on the plurality of motor support 78a installed inside the main body portion 52 so as to reduce the vibration. In addition, in the drive shaft 75 to which the worm gear 76 is coupled, the vibration of the worm gear 76 is reduced on the opposite side of the drive motor 78, and the gear teeth of the worm gear 76 and the worm wheel 74 are smoothly engaged. A worm bearing 79 is installed, and the worm bearing 79 is supported by a bearing support 79a installed at one side of the main body 52.

Looking at the operation of the sterilizing cleaner 50 is provided with a water flow generating unit 70 according to the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

First, a washing object such as food or dishes is contained in the washing tank 54 of the sterilizing dishwasher 50, and water is supplied to lock the washing object. Next, in the state in which power is supplied to the sterilizer 50, the operation unit 53 installed on the top of the sterilizer 50 is operated.

At this time, the controller 55 controls the sterilization washing course to proceed according to the signal input to the operation unit 53.

On the other hand, the ultrasonic vibrator 57 of the sterilizer 50 is controlled by the ultrasonic oscillator circuit 55a to generate ultrasonic energy. As such, the ultrasonic energy generated by the ultrasonic vibrator 57 emits ultrasonic waves from the ultrasonic oscillator 56 into the cleaning tank 54.

As such, when ultrasonic waves are irradiated to the water stored in the washing tank 54, the molecules of the water vibrate, thereby increasing the energy of the water molecules and generating a cavitation phenomenon in which tens of thousands of fine air bubbles are generated. At this time, the generated minute bubbles burst and emit powerful wave energy and clean the surface of the object to be cleaned.

On the other hand, while the cleaning is in progress by ultrasonic waves, the control unit 55 operates the drive motor 78 to rotate the worm gear 76 coupled to the drive shaft (75). In addition, the worm gear 76 rotates the gear mesh worm wheel 74, the water flow fan 72 is axially coupled to the worm wheel 74 by the rotation of the worm wheel 74. As the water flow fan 72 rotates as described above, water flow is generated in the water in the washing tank 54. At this time, the water in the washing tank 54 hits the object to be cleaned and removes foreign substances on the surface of the object. In addition, by circulating the water in the washing tank 54, the washing object is in contact with the clean water and the washing efficiency is further improved.

Next, when the washing of the object to be cleaned is completed, the user manipulates the handle 66 to rotate the opening and closing plate 62 blocking the drain port 58 to drain the water in the washing tank 54 to the outside.

Finally, after removing the object to be washed from the washing tank 54, the foreign matters removed during the washing is washed with clean water so as not to stick to the object again.

9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of a sterilizer according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the sterilizer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In the above-described sterilizing cleaner 50, as illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10, a collecting unit 80 may be installed around the water flow fan 72 to collect foreign substances contained in the circulated water. .

The collecting unit 80 includes a filter frame 82 detachably installed at the bottom of the washing tank 54. The filter frame 82 is formed with a suction flow path 84 and a discharge flow path 86 so that the water circulated during operation of the water flow fan 72 is sucked out and discharged.

In addition, the filter 90 is installed in the discharge passage 86 of the filter frame 82. Accordingly, when the water flow fan 72 is operated, water in the washing tank 54 is introduced into the suction flow path 84 of the filter frame 82 and then included in the water in the process of passing through the discharge flow path 86. The debris is filtered out.

In addition, a stepped portion 88 is formed at the lower end of the filter frame 82, and a plurality of through holes 89 are formed in the stepped portion 88. In addition, a hook 69 corresponding to the through hole 89 is formed at the bottom of the washing tank 54.

Here, the filter frame 82 and the hook 69 when the through-hole 89 of the stepped portion 88 is inserted into the hook 69, when the filter frame 82 is rotated by a predetermined angle The through hole 89 is fastened and the separation is prevented.

In addition, the filter frame 82 may be used by re-installing after cleaning or replacing the filter 90 by separating it when the foreign matter is excessively collected in the filter 90.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the filter frame 82 is configured to be fastened by the hook 69 and the through hole 89, but is not limited thereto and may be modified in various embodiments. For example, a spiral portion may be formed at an end of the filter frame 82, and a spiral groove may be formed in the washing tank 54 to be coupled to a screw portion of the filter frame 82.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, which are enlarged and cross-sectional views of a collecting part of the sterilizing cleaner 50 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the collecting parts 100 and 120 may be modified in various forms.

That is, the collecting unit 100, as shown in Figure 11, includes a filter frame 102 detachably installed in the washing tank (54). The filter frame 102 has a suction passage 104 and a discharge passage 106 formed therein, and the suction passage 104 is provided with a filter 110 including foreign matter contained in the water circulated.

As described above, the sterilizing cleaner 50 circulates water when the water flow fan 72 rotates. As such, the water circulated by the water flow fan 72 is sucked through the suction channel 104, passes through the filter 110, and is discharged through the discharge channel 106. At this time, the foreign matter contained in the water is caught in the process of passing through the filter 110 to pass only clean water.

As such, when the filter 110 is installed in the suction passage 104 of the collecting unit 100, foreign matter does not flow into the water flow fan 72, so that the rotation of the water flow fan 72 is smoothly performed. It has the advantage of being.

In addition, the collecting unit 120, as shown in Figure 12, includes a filter frame 122 is formed with a suction passage 124 and the discharge passage 126, the suction passage 124 to the water circulated The filter 130 including the foreign matter included is installed. In addition, the suction passage 124 of the filter frame 122 may further include a foreign matter storage unit 135 capable of collecting foreign substances filtered by the filter 130.

The foreign material storage unit 135 may be integrally formed on the filter frame 122 or, as shown in FIG. 12, may be formed as a separate member and coupled by spiral coupling or welding.

As such, when the filter 130 and the foreign matter storage unit 135 are formed in the suction passage 124, the foreign matter contained in the water is not circulated by the filter 130 and is caught by the filter 130. Foreign matter that has not been circulated is stored in the foreign matter storage unit 135 and is not recycled.

As described above, when the collecting unit 120 is installed around the water flow fan 72, recirculation of foreign matter is prevented, so that contamination of water is reduced, thereby improving cleaning efficiency, and the removed foreign matter is collected in the collecting unit 120. Since the washing object is not recontaminated, the foreign matter collected in the collecting part 120 can be separated and discharged, thereby minimizing environmental pollution.

As described above with reference to the illustrated drawing sterilization washer 50 provided with a water flow generating unit according to the present invention, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings described above, within the utility model registration claims In the course that can be variously modified and modified by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains.

The sterilizing washer having a water flow generating unit according to the present invention configured as described above allows the water flow fan to generate the water flow in the washing tank to be rotated by a worm wheel that is rotated by a worm gear connected to a driving motor. It can be accurately delivered to the water, which generates water flow in the washing tank and improves the cleaning efficiency.

In addition, the sterilization washer equipped with a water flow generating unit according to the present invention can operate the handle installed on the outside of the main body to drain the water in the washing tank, so that the user does not immerse your hands in dirty water that has been cleaned to open the drain hole The hygiene as well as the user's convenience is improved.

In addition, when the sterilization washer is installed around the water flow pan, the recirculation of the foreign matter is prevented to reduce the contamination of the water to improve the washing efficiency, the removed foreign matter is stored in the collecting part, so the cleaning object is recontaminated It is not possible to separate and discharge the foreign matter collected in the collecting portion can minimize the environmental pollution.

1 is a plan view of a sterilizer according to the prior art.

Figure 2 is a plan view of a sterilizing washer equipped with a vortex generator according to the prior art.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 2.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the sterilizing washer provided with a water flow generating unit according to the present invention.

5 is a plan view of the sterilizing washer provided with a water flow generating unit according to the present invention.

6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG. 5.

7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 5;

8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 7.

9 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a sterilizer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

10 is an exploded perspective view of a part of a sterilizer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

11 and 12 are enlarged cross-sectional view showing the collecting portion of the sterilizing washer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

50: sterilizer 52: main body

53: operation unit 54: washing tank

54a: space portion 54b: cylindrical portion

54c: bearing 55: control unit

55a: ultrasonic wave oscillation circuit 56: ultrasonic wave oscillator

57: ultrasonic vibrator 58: drain

58a: drain pipe 59: cleaning network

60: drain opening and closing part 62: opening and closing plate

63: packing 64: operating member

66: handle 70: water flow generator

72: water flow fan 73: rotating shaft

74: worm wheel 76: worm gear

78: drive motor 78a: motor support

79: worm bearing 79a: bearing support

Claims (7)

A main body unit in which a washing tank is accommodated and a driving motor is installed therein; Ultrasonic vibrating unit provided on one side of the bottom of the washing tank, A water flow fan installed in the washing tank and having a plurality of fans to generate water flow in the water in the washing tank; A worm wheel installed on the rotating shaft of the water flow fan, A sterilizing cleaner having a water flow generating unit, which is engaged with one side of the worm wheel and axially coupled to the driving motor, the worm gear rotates by the driving motor. The method according to claim 1, Sterilization washer provided with a water flow generating unit further comprises a collecting unit for collecting the foreign matter contained in the water circulated is installed around the water flow fan. The method according to claim 2, The collecting unit is a sterilizing cleaner having a water flow generating unit, characterized in that it comprises a filter installed in at least one of the suction flow channel and the discharge flow path of the suction and discharge flow path of the filter frame. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, One end of the worm gear is sterilized with a water flow generating unit, characterized in that the support for supporting one side of the shock gear is installed. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The washing tank is formed with a drain hole for draining the water contained therein, Sterilizing washer with water flow generating unit, characterized in that the main body portion is provided with a drain opening and closing portion for opening and closing the drain. The method according to claim 5, The drain opening and closing portion and the opening and closing plate to shield the drain opening, A sterilizing cleaner having a water flow generating unit, which is connected to the opening and closing plate and protrudes outwardly through the sterilizing cleaner main body and has a handle installed at an end thereof. The method according to claim 6, The operating member is coupled to the line passing through the central axis of the opening and closing plate sterilizing cleaner with a water flow generating unit, characterized in that for rotating the opening and closing plate.