CN113925985A

CN113925985A - Kitchen ware sterilization device and sterilization method thereof

Info

Publication number: CN113925985A
Application number: CN202010676673.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 潘舒伟
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-07-14
Filing date: 2020-07-14
Publication date: 2022-01-14

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a tableware sterilization device and a sterilization method thereof. The kitchen utensil sterilization device includes: a housing assembly formed with at least one limited area suitable for the entry of the kitchen utensils and sterilizing the entry portion thereof; a sterilization module fixed in the housing assembly and configured to generate A sterilization factor with air as a carrier; a vector air supply mechanism, at least partially fixed in the housing assembly, is configured to generate an air flow to transport the sterilization factor generated by the sterilization module to at least one of the interior of the housing assembly area and/or at least one area outside of the housing assembly. The tableware sterilization device of the present disclosure is provided with a vector air supply mechanism to generate air flow to transport the sterilization factor generated by the sterilization module to the inner and outer areas of the housing assembly and circulate in each area, so as to realize the function of comprehensive sterilization; and the sterilization effect is good, It has good fluidity, and can concentrate the bactericidal factors in the limited space, which greatly enhances the bactericidal effect in different spaces.

Description

Kitchen ware sterilization device and sterilization method thereof

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to the field of sterilization and decontamination technology, and more particularly, to a kitchen ware sterilization apparatus and a sterilization method thereof.

Background

In daily life, bowls, dishes, chopping boards, knives, chopsticks and the like are frequently used by people, and people can wash the dishes with water after using the dishes, but the washing mode cannot completely wash bacteria, and particularly the chopping boards and the knives are easy to breed bacteria or mildew due to humidity or long-term exposure in air; along with the improvement of the requirements of people on the quality of life, particularly the increasing attention on the health of food and drink, the effective sterilization of the kitchenware is an important means for ensuring the food and drink sanitation. People can also adopt salt washing or airing and other modes to sterilize the kitchen ware, but the sterilization effect is difficult to ensure, and the method is time-consuming and labor-consuming.

In the prior art, products such as a chopstick sterilizer and a household sterilizer appear, but the chopstick sterilizer is basically applied to restaurants and restaurants, and families rarely buy the special chopstick sterilizer to sterilize chopsticks, and the chopstick sterilizer can not sterilize chopping boards, cutters and the like, so that the practicability is low; although the household disinfection cabinet can disinfect tableware and the like, chopping boards, knives and the like are not easy to put and inconvenient to take, and the use habit of people taking and using at any time is not met.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to at least partially solve the above and other potential problems, the present disclosure provides a kitchen sterilization device, which generates an air flow to convey sterilization factors generated by a sterilization module to each of an inner region and an outer region of a housing assembly and circulate in each region by providing a vector air supply mechanism, thereby achieving a comprehensive sterilization function; the airflow with the sterilization factors has good sterilization effect and good fluidity, and can concentrate the sterilization factors to act in limited space, thereby greatly enhancing the sterilization effect in different spaces. Through the configuration special place the kitchen utensils and appliances such as chopping block, cutter, chopsticks, soup spoon disinfect the region, make kitchen utensils and appliances sterilizing equipment can disinfect simultaneously to multiple kitchen utensils and appliances, have the function of accomodating simultaneously, simple structure, convenient to use, stable performance, cost are lower.

In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus is provided. This kitchen utensils and appliances sterilizing equipment includes: a housing assembly formed with at least one limited area adapted for the entry of the culinary article and sterilization of the entered portion thereof; the sterilization module is fixedly arranged on the shell assembly and is configured to generate sterilization factors taking air as a carrier; the vector air supply mechanism is at least partially fixedly arranged in the shell assembly and is configured to generate air flow to convey the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module to at least one area inside the shell assembly and/or at least one area outside the shell assembly.

According to the embodiment of the disclosure, by arranging the vector air supply mechanism, the generated air flow conveys the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module to the inner area and the outer area of the shell assembly and circulates in each area, so that the sterilization factors can be conveyed to the inner area and also conveyed to the outer area to act on more sterilization targets, and the comprehensive sterilization function is realized; the airflow with the sterilization factors has good sterilization effect and good fluidity, and can concentrate the sterilization factors to act in limited spaces, thereby greatly enhancing the sterilization effect in different limited spaces.

In some embodiments, the vector blower mechanism comprises: the fan wheel assembly is fixedly arranged in the shell assembly and is configured to generate air flow to convey the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module to at least one area inside the shell assembly and/or at least one area outside the shell assembly; and the air guide mechanism is movably connected with the first air outlet end of the air wheel component and is configured to rotate relative to the air wheel component under the driving of external force.

In this way, the air wheel assembly is arranged to generate air flow, so that the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module are conveyed to each internal area and/or each external area of the shell assembly, and the surge of the air flow is utilized to circulate the sterilization factors in each area, so that the sterilization function of each area is realized; the air guide mechanism which can rotate relative to the air wheel assembly is arranged, the air wheel assembly generates air flow, the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module are selectively conveyed to different areas outside the shell assembly through the air guide mechanism, and the sterilization function of the shell assembly in different areas outside the shell assembly is realized.

In some embodiments, the wind guiding mechanism is switchable between at least two preset angles when rotating relative to the wind wheel assembly; when the air guide mechanism rotates to a first preset angle A, the air guide mechanism is configured to convey the air flow with the sterilization factors generated by the air wheel assembly to at least one area outside the shell assembly; when the air guide mechanism rotates to a second preset angle B, the air guide mechanism is configured to stop conveying the air flow with the sterilization factors to the outer area of the shell assembly, and the air flow with the sterilization factors generated by the air wheel assembly is only conveyed to at least one area inside the shell assembly.

In this way, by setting at least two preset angles, the air guide mechanism can selectively convey the air flow with the sterilization factors to one or more areas outside the shell assembly; when the air guide mechanism rotates to the first preset angle A, the air flow can circulate in one or more areas inside and one or more areas outside the shell assembly at the same time, so that the sterilization of multiple areas of the shell assembly is realized, and the comprehensive sterilization function is realized; when the air guide mechanism rotates to the second preset angle B, the air flow can be concentrated and independently conveyed to one or more areas inside the shell assembly and only circulates in the one or more areas inside the shell assembly, so that the sterilization effect of the one or more areas inside the shell assembly is enhanced; the user can independently select different circulation working modes according to the actual use scene, and the interaction is strong, energy-saving and intelligent.

In some embodiments, the housing assembly includes a base, a base cover plate, a connecting seat, and a supporting seat; the base cover plate is arranged on the base in a covering mode and forms a closed base cavity together with the base; the connecting seat is arranged on the base cover plate and forms a semi-closed cavity with one end opened with the base cover plate; the supporting seat is fixedly connected to one side of the base and is configured to be provided with at least one space for placing an appliance.

In this way, through setting up a plurality of regions, can deposit cutter, chopsticks, soup spoon etc. in the semi-enclosed cavity, can deposit chopping block, fish plate etc. on the supporting seat, have the function of disinfecting of the meal kitchen utensils and appliances of depositing in order to realize every region through carrying the air current that has the bactericidal factor to every region, make meal kitchen utensils and appliances sterilizing equipment have the function of disinfecting and accomodating simultaneously.

In some embodiments, the wind wheel assembly is fixedly disposed in the base cavity, a through hole for the wind guiding mechanism to extend out is disposed on one side of the base cavity, a groove for accommodating the wind guiding mechanism is disposed on the supporting seat, and the wind guiding mechanism can rotate relative to the groove under the driving of an external force.

In this way, the air wheel component is arranged in the base cavity, the groove for accommodating the air guide mechanism is arranged on the supporting seat, the air wheel component can generate air flow to respectively blow sterilization factors to the semi-closed cavity and the supporting seat from the base cavity, and the sterilization function of the kitchen utensils in multiple areas is realized; and the whole device has compact structure and high space utilization rate, is suitable for being placed in a kitchen, does not occupy space, and is convenient for users to take and use at any time.

In some embodiments, the wind wheel assembly further comprises a motor fixedly arranged in the base chamber and a main gear connected with the motor; a driven gear is arranged at the position where the air guide mechanism is connected with the air wheel assembly; the main gear is meshed with the slave gear and is configured to drive the slave gear to rotate under the driving of the motor when the motor works.

In this way, the air guide mechanism and the air wheel assembly are connected by a gear meshing structure, the air guide mechanism can rotate relative to the air wheel assembly under the driving of the motor, and the air flow with the sterilization factors is selectively blown to one or more areas outside the shell assembly, so that the sterilization function of the one or more areas outside the shell assembly is realized; and the structure is simple, the performance is stable, and the cost is lower.

In some embodiments, the air guiding mechanism is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet, and is configured to blow the airflow with the sterilization factor to two opposite surfaces of the appliance respectively. In this way, through set up two air outlets of relative setting on air guide mechanism, will have the air current of the factor of disinfecting and blow respectively to the relative two faces of utensil on the supporting seat, make the factor of disinfecting cover every corner of utensil, realize the effect at utensil sterilization no dead angle.

In some embodiments, the wind wheel assembly further includes a second wind outlet end for blowing the airflow with the sterilization factor to the semi-closed chamber, and a through hole for allowing the second wind outlet end to wind is disposed at a position corresponding to the base cover plate. In this way, through the second air-out end of seting up on the wind wheel subassembly, can carry the air current that has the factor of disinfecting that the wind wheel subassembly produced to semi-closed cavity in to the realization is to the function of disinfecting of placing the kitchen utensils and appliances in the cavity.

In some embodiments, a bracket for fixing a knife such as a kitchen knife, a fruit knife and the like, and/or a chopstick container cavity for storing chopsticks, and/or a storage cavity for storing forks, spoons and the like are arranged in the semi-closed cavity; and the cutter frame, the chopstick cage cavity and the storage cavity are all provided with channels for the airflow with the sterilization factor output by the second air outlet end to enter.

In this way, through setting up cutter bracket, chopsticks cage chamber, depositing the chamber for place cutter, chopsticks, fork, soup spoon etc. respectively, classify and accomodate the kitchen utensils and appliances of meal, realize the function of disinfecting of all kinds of kitchen utensils and appliances simultaneously, and convenience of customers gets puts and uses.

In some embodiments, the housing assembly is further provided with a support for hanging rags, cage cloths and the like, and/or a storage box for storing dishes, plates and the like, and/or a defrosting tray for defrosting the frozen meat placed on the support, and the air guide mechanism can blow the airflow with the sterilization factors to the support and/or the storage box and/or the defrosting tray.

In this way, through setting up support and/or storing box, can set up the kitchen utensil of soft material such as rag, cage cloth on the support, place tableware utensils such as bowl, dish in the storing box, blow to the kitchen utensil of soft material and/or the function of disinfecting of tableware utensil in order to realize on the support and/or in the storing box through the air current that will take the sterilization factor. Through setting up the dish that unfreezes, can place the meat that needs unfreeze on it, blow the air current that has bactericidal factor to the dish that unfreezes in order to realize the unfreezing of meat, the air current can accelerate the speed of unfreezing, and the meat surface bloodless water after the unfreezing, and meat can not go bad or produce the peculiar smell because of the proliferation of bacterium.

In some embodiments, there is a third predetermined angle C when the wind guiding mechanism rotates relative to the wind wheel assembly, and the wind guiding mechanism is configured to generate a gas flow with a sterilization factor to be delivered to the rack and/or the storage box and/or the thawing tray when the wind guiding mechanism rotates to the third predetermined angle C.

In this way, when the air guide mechanism is rotated to the third preset angle C, the air guide mechanism can selectively convey the air flow with the sterilization factors generated by the air wheel assembly to the support and/or the storage box and/or the thawing tray, so that the sterilization function of a plurality of areas outside the shell assembly or the thawing function of at least one area outside the shell assembly are realized, the use scenes of a user are increased, and the user can independently select different working modes.

In some embodiments, the housing assembly further comprises a control device and at least one sensing device, wherein the sensing device is configured to sense the presence of a kitchen utensil and feed a signal back to the control device when the kitchen utensil is placed in the area of the housing assembly. In this way, through increasing induction system, make kitchen utensils and appliances sterilizing equipment can discern whether the kitchen utensils and appliances of meal put into the sterilization zone in, the mode of disinfecting of start that can be intelligent, energy saving and consumption reduction.

In some embodiments, the kitchen sterilization device further comprises a heating module, and the vector air supply mechanism is internally configured to heat the airflow generated by the vector air supply mechanism. In this way, through increasing the heating module, can heat the air current that vector air supply mechanism produced, the air current after the heating can play the effect of stoving kitchen utensils and appliances, has strengthened the bactericidal effect to kitchen utensils and appliances to a certain extent simultaneously.

In some embodiments, the sterilization module is one or more of a plasma sterilization device, a negative ion sterilization device, a silver ion sterilization device, an ozone sterilization device, and a positive and negative ion sterilization device. In this way, the sterilization module capable of generating the sterilization factors taking air as a carrier is adopted, and the sterilization factors are carried by the airflow to be conveyed to the inner area and the outer area of the shell assembly, so that the sterilization function of the areas of the kitchenware is realized.

In a second aspect of the present disclosure, a sterilization method of a kitchen utensil sterilization device is provided. The sterilization method comprises the following steps: s1, starting the kitchen ware sterilization device according to the instruction of the user; s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism; s3, when the vector air supply mechanism works for T1, starting the sterilization module; s4, when the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism work for the time T2 at the same time, the sterilization module is closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to work; and S5, when the vector air supply mechanism works for T3, the vector air supply mechanism is closed, and the kitchen ware sterilizing device enters a standby state.

In this way, through the cooperation of the vector air supply mechanism and the sterilization module, the airflow with sterilization factors is conveyed to the inner area and the outer area of the shell assembly and circulates in each area, so that the function of comprehensive sterilization is realized; the airflow with the sterilization factors has good sterilization effect and good fluidity, and can concentrate the sterilization factors to act in limited spaces, thereby greatly enhancing the sterilization effect in different limited spaces.

In some embodiments, the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus further comprises a heating module, and the sterilizing method comprises the following steps: s1, starting a kitchen ware sterilization device according to user instructions; s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism; s3', when the working time of the vector air supply mechanism is T1, the sterilization module and the heating module are respectively started; s4', when the sterilization module, the heating module and the vector air supply mechanism work for a time T2 at the same time, the sterilization module and the heating module are respectively closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to work; and S5, when the vector air supply mechanism works for T3, the vector air supply mechanism is closed, and the kitchen ware sterilizing device enters a standby state.

In this way, the sterilization module and the heating module work synchronously, and the vector air supply mechanism is matched to generate hot air flow with sterilization factors, and the hot air flow is conveyed to the inner area and the outer area of the shell assembly and circulates in the areas, so that the function of comprehensive sterilization is realized; meanwhile, the heated airflow can play a role in drying the kitchen ware, and the sterilization effect on the kitchen ware is enhanced to a certain extent.

In some embodiments, the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus further comprises a heating module, and the sterilizing method comprises the following steps: s1, starting a kitchen ware sterilization device according to user instructions; s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism; s (3), when the vector air supply mechanism works for a time T1, starting one of the sterilization module or the heating module; s (4) when the working time t1 continues, closing one of the sterilization module or the heating module, and starting the other one of the sterilization module or the heating module; when the operation lasts for t2, the other one of the sterilization module and the heating module is closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to operate; and S5, when the vector air supply mechanism works for T3, the vector air supply mechanism is closed, and the kitchen ware sterilizing device enters a standby state.

In this way, the sterilization module and the heating module work asynchronously, and the vector air supply mechanism is matched to generate airflow with sterilization factors to sterilize the kitchen ware, and then generate hot airflow to dry the kitchen ware; the hot air flow can be generated firstly to dry the kitchen ware, and then the air flow with the sterilization factor is generated to sterilize the kitchen ware, so that the drying and sterilization of the kitchen ware are carried out separately, and the influence of the temperature on the sterilization effect of the sterilization factor is avoided. And the heating module can be selectively opened or closed, so that the kitchen ware sterilizing device has multiple air flow circulation modes, and a user can freely select the heating module according to the requirements.

In some embodiments, the vector air supply mechanism includes a wind wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and the step S2 includes the following steps: s21, starting the wind wheel assembly; and S22, starting the motor, driving the air guide mechanism to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and turning off the motor until the air guide mechanism rotates to a first preset angle A.

In this way, by rotating the air guiding mechanism to the first preset angle a, the air guiding mechanism 5 can convey the air flow with the germicidal factor to one or more areas outside the housing assembly 1, such as an appliance blowing onto the supporting seat, and the second air outlet end of the air guiding assembly can convey the air flow with the germicidal factor to one or more areas inside the housing assembly, and at the same time, the air flow circulates in one or more areas inside and one or more areas outside the housing assembly, so as to sterilize multiple areas of the housing assembly.

In some embodiments, the vector air supply mechanism includes a wind wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and the step S2 includes the following steps: s211, starting the wind wheel assembly; s222, the motor is started, the air guide mechanism is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and the motor is turned off until the air guide mechanism rotates to a second preset angle B.

In this way, through rotating air guide mechanism to the second and predetermine angle B, make air guide mechanism's air-out blockked, the air current that the wind wheel subassembly produced only can pass through second air-out end and carry to casing subassembly's inside one or more regions, make the air current at cutter support, chopsticks cage chamber, deposit regional inner loop such as chamber, realize disinfecting to casing subassembly inside one or more regions.

In some embodiments, the vector air supply mechanism includes a wind wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and the step S2 includes the following steps: s2111, starting the wind wheel assembly; s2222, the motor is started, the air guide mechanism is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and the motor is turned off until the air guide mechanism rotates to a third preset angle C.

In this way, through rotating wind guiding mechanism to the third and predetermine angle C, make wind guiding mechanism can with the air current transport support or the storing box or the dish that unfreezes that has the factor of disinfecting, the realization is to the kitchen utensil of soft materials such as rag, cage cloth on the support or the function of disinfecting of tableware such as bowl, dish in the storing box, or the realization is to the function of unfreezing of meat on the dish that unfreezes.

In some embodiments, the vector air supply mechanism includes a wind wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and the step S4 includes the following steps: s41, when the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism work simultaneously for N1 time, the motor is started, the air guide mechanism is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and the motor is turned off after the air guide mechanism is switched between two of a plurality of preset angles; s42, when the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism continue to work for N2 time, the motor is started again, the air guide mechanism is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and the motor is turned off after the air guide mechanism is switched between two of a plurality of preset angles; s43, repeating the step S42 until the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism work simultaneously for a time T2, and then turning off the sterilization module and continuing to work.

In this way, the air guide mechanism is driven to realize multiple switching among a plurality of preset angles, so that the air wheel component can respectively convey the air flow with the sterilization factors to each inner area and/or each outer area of the shell component in a time-sharing manner, and the air flow can respectively circulate in each inner area and/or each outer area of the shell component in a time-sharing manner; and corresponding sterilization duration can also be respectively and pertinently set according to different types of the regional kitchen wares, and the air wheel assembly is controlled to convey the air flow to the corresponding region in each corresponding sterilization duration.

In some embodiments, the vector air supply mechanism includes a wind wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and the step S4 includes the following steps: s411, starting the motor to drive the air guide mechanism to rotate at a constant speed or at a variable speed relative to the air wheel assembly; s422, when the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism work for the time T2 at the same time, the motor and the sterilization module are respectively closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to work.

In this way, the motor drives the air guide mechanism to rotate at a constant speed or at a variable speed, so that the air guide mechanism sequentially conveys the air flow with the sterilization factors to each external area of the shell assembly, the air flow circulates in each internal area and the external area of the shell assembly, and the sterilization function of the kitchen ware in each area is realized; or the motor drives the air guide mechanism to rotate at a constant speed or at a variable speed in a range of angles in a reciprocating manner, the force of the sterilization factors can be concentrated to act on a small range area, more effective sterilization, drying and mildew prevention effects can be obtained, and comprehensive scanning sterilization of a chopping board and the like can be realized through the slow rotation of the vector air supply mechanism.

In some embodiments, the sterilization method further comprises the steps of: s6, at intervals of T4, the kitchen ware sterilizing device exits the standby state and repeats the steps S2 to S5.

In this way, when the environmental humidity is high, such as in rainy seasons, a user only needs to give an indication to trigger the automatic circulating sterilization mode of the tableware sterilization device, so that the tableware sterilization device can automatically perform sterilization once every certain time, the tableware is ensured to be always clean and sanitary, and bacteria or mildew cannot grow; the application scene of the kitchen ware sterilizing device is increased, so that the kitchen ware sterilizing device is more intelligent, and different use requirements of users are met.

Further features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings. It should be understood that this summary is not intended to identify key or critical features of the embodiments of the disclosure, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description.

Drawings

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent by describing in more detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings, in which like reference numerals generally represent like parts throughout the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a kitchen utensil sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the vector blower mechanism of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a gas flow circulation pattern of the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing another air circulation pattern of the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a kitchen utensil sterilization device after being placed in an appliance, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 shows a right schematic view of the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional schematic view taken along line A-A in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional schematic view taken along line B-B in FIG. 3;

FIG. 10 shows a schematic perspective view of a kitchen utensil sterilization device with brackets mounted on a housing assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 shows another schematic view of a kitchen utensil sterilization device with brackets mounted on the housing assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 shows another schematic view of a kitchen utensil sterilization device with brackets mounted on the housing assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13 is a schematic view of an external rack kitchen sterilization device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing a kitchen sterilization device provided with a storage box according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 15 shows a schematic view of a kitchen utensil sterilization device provided with a defrosting tray according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 16 is a schematic structural diagram of the vector air supply mechanism when the air guide mechanism rotates to the first preset angle a;

fig. 17 is a schematic structural diagram of the vector air supply mechanism when the air guide mechanism rotates to a second preset angle B;

fig. 18 is a schematic structural diagram of the vector air supply mechanism when the air guide mechanism 5 rotates to the third preset angle C;

FIG. 19 is a schematic flow chart showing the implementation of the sterilization method of the kitchen ware sterilization device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 20 is a schematic flow chart showing the implementation of the sterilization method with a heating module in the kitchen ware purification device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 21 is a schematic view showing another implementation of the sterilizing method of the kitchen ware purifying device shown in FIG. 1 with a heating module;

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a first implementation of step S2 in FIG. 11;

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a second implementation of step S2 in FIG. 11;

FIG. 24 is a flow chart illustrating a third implementation of step S2 in FIG. 11;

FIG. 25 is a flow chart illustrating an implementation of step S4 in FIG. 11;

FIG. 26 is a flow chart illustrating another implementation of step S4 in FIG. 11;

FIG. 27 is a schematic view of the air flow delivery of the air deflection mechanism of FIG. 26 in one position;

FIG. 28 is a schematic view of the air flow delivery of the air deflection mechanism of FIG. 26 in another position;

fig. 29 is a schematic flow chart of another implementation of the sterilization method of the kitchen ware sterilization device in fig. 1.

The same or similar reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like elements.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure will now be described with reference to several example embodiments. It should be understood that these examples are described only for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and thereby enable the present disclosure, and are not intended to set forth any limitations on the scope of the technical solutions of the present disclosure.

As used herein, the term "include" and its variants are to be read as open-ended terms meaning "including, but not limited to. The term "embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below. The definitions of the terms are consistent throughout the specification unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a kitchen utensil sterilization device 100 to solve, or at least partially solve, the above-mentioned problems of conventional kitchen utensil sterilization devices. Some example embodiments will now be described with reference to fig. 1-29.

In general, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the kitchen sterilization device 100 disclosed herein includes a housing assembly 1, a sterilization module 2, and a vector air blowing mechanism 3. At least one area suitable for placing the kitchen ware for dinner and sterilizing the placing part of the kitchen ware is formed in the shell component 1; the sterilization module 2 is fixedly arranged in the shell component 1 and is configured to generate sterilization factors taking air as a carrier; the vector air supply mechanism 3 is at least partially fixed in the housing assembly 1 and configured to generate an air flow to deliver the sterilization factor generated by the sterilization module 2 to at least one region inside the housing assembly 1 and/or at least one region outside the housing assembly 1. One or more inner areas and one or more outer areas may be provided, and the sterilization module 2 may also be fixedly disposed outside the housing assembly 1.

According to the embodiment of the disclosure, by arranging the vector air supply mechanism 3, the generated air flow conveys the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module 2 to the inner area and the outer area of the shell assembly 1 and circulates in each area, so that the sterilization factors can be conveyed to the inner area and also conveyed to the outer area to act on more sterilization targets, and the function of comprehensive sterilization is realized; the airflow with the sterilization factors has good sterilization effect and good fluidity, and can concentrate the sterilization factors to act in limited spaces, thereby greatly enhancing the sterilization effect in different limited spaces.

It should be understood that the kitchen utensils may be one or more of chopping boards, knives, bowls, plates, dishes, chopsticks, spoons, etc., and the kitchen utensils may be placed in the inner and outer regions of the housing assembly 1 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

According to the embodiment described herein, as shown in fig. 2 to 5, the vector air-blowing mechanism 3 includes a wind wheel assembly 4 and a wind guide mechanism 5. The air wheel assembly 4 is fixedly arranged in the shell assembly 1, a fan 45 capable of generating air flow is arranged inside the air wheel assembly 4, and the air wheel assembly 4 is configured to generate air flow and convey the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module 2 to at least one area inside the shell assembly 1 and/or at least one area outside the shell assembly 1; an air inlet (not shown) of the air guiding mechanism 5 is movably connected to the first air outlet 41 of the wind wheel assembly 4, and is configured to rotate relative to the wind wheel assembly 4 under the driving of an external force.

According to the embodiment of the disclosure, the air wheel assembly 4 is arranged to generate air flow to convey the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module 2 to each area inside and/or outside the shell assembly 1, and the surge of the air flow is utilized to circulate the sterilization factors in each area, so as to realize the sterilization function of each area; through setting up wind guiding mechanism 5 that can rotate for wind wheel subassembly 4, wind wheel subassembly 4 produces the air current and carries the sterilization factor that sterilization module 2 produced to the different regions in the outside of casing subassembly 1 through wind guiding mechanism 5 selectivity, realizes the function of disinfecting in the different regions in the outside of casing subassembly 1.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2 to 8, the housing assembly 1 includes a base 11, a base cover plate 12, a connecting seat 13 and a supporting seat 14; the base cover plate 12 covers the base 11 and forms a closed base chamber 111 together with the base 11. The connecting seat 13 is disposed on the base cover plate 12 and forms a semi-closed chamber 131 with the base cover plate 12. The supporting base 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the base 11 and configured to have at least one space in which the tool 141 can be placed. The wind wheel assembly 4 is fixedly arranged in the base cavity 111, a through hole for the wind guide mechanism 5 to extend out is formed in one side of the base cavity 111, a groove 142 for accommodating the wind guide mechanism 5 is formed in the supporting seat 14, and the wind guide mechanism 5 can rotate relative to the groove 142 under the driving of external force. The air guiding mechanism 5 is provided with a first air outlet 52 and a second air outlet 53, which are configured to blow the airflow with the sterilization factor to two opposite surfaces of the appliance 141 respectively. The wind wheel assembly 4 further includes a second wind outlet end 44 for blowing the airflow with the sterilization factor to the semi-closed chamber 131, and a through hole for allowing the second wind outlet end 44 to wind is disposed at a position corresponding to the base cover plate 12. A valve (not shown) for selectively closing the second outlet 44 is further disposed near the second outlet 44. A cutter bracket 1311 for fixing a kitchen knife, a fruit knife and the like, a chopstick cage cavity 1312 for storing chopsticks and a storage cavity 1313 for storing forks, spoons and the like are arranged in the semi-closed chamber 131; wherein, the knife holder 1311, the chopstick cage cavity 1312 and the storage cavity 1313 are all provided with channels for the airflow with sterilization factors output by the second air outlet end 44 to enter.

In such an embodiment, by providing a plurality of areas, a knife holder 1311, a chopstick cage cavity 1312 and a storage cavity 1313 for placing knives, chopsticks, forks, spoons and the like are respectively arranged in the semi-closed chamber 131, a cutting board, a fish plate and the like can be stored on the supporting seat 14, and different kitchen utensils are placed in each area for classified storage; the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 has the functions of sterilizing and containing kitchen ware at the same time by conveying airflow with sterilizing factors to each area to realize the sterilizing function of the kitchen ware stored in each area. By providing a selectively closable valve, a flow of air with an anti-microbial agent can be selectively delivered into the closed chamber 131. The wind wheel component 4 is provided with a first wind outlet end 41 and a second wind outlet end 44, the wind wheel component 4 can generate air flow to blow the sterilization factors from the base cavity 11 to the semi-closed cavity 131 and the supporting seat 14 respectively, and the sterilization function of the kitchen utensils in multiple areas is realized. Two air outlets which are oppositely arranged are formed in the air guide mechanism 5, and air flow with sterilization factors can be respectively blown to two opposite surfaces of an appliance on the supporting seat, so that the sterilization factors cover every corner of the appliance, and the effect that the appliance is sterilized without dead angles is achieved. The whole device is simple and compact in structure, high in space utilization rate, suitable for being placed in a kitchen, free of space occupation, convenient to use for a user and convenient to take and use at any time.

It should be understood that the number of the air outlets and the air outlets is merely exemplary, and may be one, or three or more than three, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The air outlet may be disposed at a perpendicular angle to the appliance 141, or may be disposed at another angle, for example, 30 °, 45 °, 60 °, or 75 °, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto as long as the air flow blown from the air outlet can directly cover the entire surface of the appliance 141 or can cover the entire surface of the appliance 141 after rotating along a certain angle through the air guiding mechanism 5. The knife holder, the chopstick cage cavity and the storage cavity are only exemplary structures, only one or two structures may be arranged in the semi-closed cavity 131, and the structure is not limited to the three structures, and any structure that is arranged in the semi-closed cavity 131 and can store a certain type of kitchen ware belongs to the protection scope of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the wind wheel assembly 4 further includes a motor 42 fixedly disposed in the base chamber 111 and a main gear 43 connected to the motor 42; a driven gear 51 is arranged at the position where the air guide mechanism 5 is connected with the air wheel component 4; the master gear 43 is engaged with the slave gear 51 and configured such that when the motor 42 is operated, the master gear 43 is driven by the motor 42 to rotate the slave gear 51.

In such an embodiment, the wind guiding mechanism 5 and the wind wheel assembly 4 are connected by a gear engagement structure, the wind guiding mechanism 5 can rotate relative to the wind wheel assembly 4 under the driving of the motor 42, and the airflow with the sterilization factor is selectively blown to one or more areas outside the housing assembly 1, so as to realize the sterilization function of one or more areas outside the housing assembly 1; and the structure is simple, the performance is stable, and the cost is lower.

It should be understood that the rotation angle of the air guiding mechanism 5 relative to the wind wheel assembly 4 may be 360 °, 135 °, 150 °, 180 °, 210 °, 235 °, 270 °, or the like, and it is within the scope of the present disclosure as long as the air flow blown by the air guiding mechanism 5 can cover each corner of the space on the supporting seat 14 where the appliance can be placed after the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates. The master gear 43 and the slave gear 51 may have a full gear structure, a half gear structure, an arc gear structure, or the like, and it is within the scope of the present disclosure that the master gear 43 and the slave gear 51 are meshed to realize a certain angle rotation of the wind guiding mechanism 5. The gear engagement structure is merely exemplary, and other mechanical structures may be used to realize the rotation of the wind guiding mechanism 5 relative to the wind wheel assembly 4, which falls within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 10 to 13, the housing assembly 1 is further provided with a support 15 for hanging rags, cage cloths, etc., and the wind guiding mechanism 5 can blow the airflow with the sterilization factor onto the support 15. It should be understood that the bracket 15 may be disposed on the casing assembly 1, or the bracket 15 may be pivoted to one side of the supporting base 14, or may be disposed separately from the casing assembly 1, such as being disposed on a wall or other objects, as long as it is within the scope of the present disclosure.

In such an embodiment, by providing the holder 15, the kitchen appliance made of soft material such as a cleaning cloth or a cage cloth can be set on the holder 15, and the sterilization function of the kitchen appliance made of soft material can be realized by blowing the airflow with the sterilization factor to the holder 15.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 14, the housing assembly 1 may further be provided with a storage box (16) for storing dishes, etc., and the air guiding mechanism 5 may blow the air flow with the sterilization factor into the storage box 16. The storage box 16 comprises a dish holder 161, and an outer cover 162 sleeved outside the dish holder 161, wherein the outer cover 162 is provided with an air inlet 163 and an air outlet 164, wherein the air inlet 163 can introduce the airflow with the sterilization factor blown by the air guide mechanism 5 into the storage box 16. It should be understood that the storage box 16 may be fixed to the housing assembly 1, or may be selectively externally connected to the housing assembly 1, as long as it is within the scope of the present disclosure within the blowing range of the wind guiding mechanism 5.

In such an embodiment, by providing the storage box 16, dishes, etc. may be placed therein, and the sterilization function of the dishes may be performed by blowing an air flow with a sterilization factor into the storage box 16.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 15, the housing assembly 1 is provided with a defrosting tray 17 on which the frozen meat is placed for defrosting. It should be understood that the defrosting tray 17 may be fixed to the housing assembly 1, or may be disposed separately from the housing assembly 1, such as being placed on a table or externally connected to the housing assembly 1, as long as it is within the scope of the present disclosure within the blowing range of the wind guiding mechanism 5.

In such an embodiment, by arranging the thawing tray, the meat to be thawed can be placed on the thawing tray, and the airflow with the sterilization factors is blown to the thawing tray to thaw the meat, so that the thawing speed can be increased by the airflow, the surface of the thawed meat is free of blood and water, and the meat cannot deteriorate or generate peculiar smell due to the proliferation of bacteria.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 16 and 17, the air guiding mechanism 5 is switchable between a preset angle a and a preset angle B when rotating relative to the wind wheel assembly 4; as shown in fig. 16, when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the first preset angle a, it is configured to deliver the airflow with germicidal factor generated by the air wheel assembly 4 to at least one region outside the casing assembly 1; as shown in fig. 17, when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the second preset angle B, the air guiding mechanism 5 is configured to stop the air flow with the germicidal factor to the outer area of the housing assembly 1, and the air flow with the germicidal factor generated by the air wheel assembly 4 is only transmitted to at least one area inside the housing assembly 1. When the air guide mechanism 5 rotates to the first preset angle a, the air outlet path of the rotating mechanism 5 is not overlapped with the groove 142; when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the second preset angle B, the air outlet path of the rotating mechanism 5 coincides with the groove 142, and the groove 142 shields the air outlet path of the rotating mechanism 5.

In such an embodiment, when the housing assembly is rotated to the first preset angle a, the air guiding mechanism 5 may deliver the airflow with the germicidal factor to one or more areas outside the housing assembly 1, and the second air outlet end 44 of the air wheel assembly 4 may deliver the airflow with the germicidal factor to one or more areas inside the housing assembly 1, and at the same time, the airflow circulates in one or more areas inside the housing assembly 1 and in one or more areas outside the housing assembly 1, so as to sterilize multiple areas of the housing assembly 1, and achieve a comprehensive sterilization function. The air guide mechanism 5 rotates to a second preset angle B, so that an air outlet path of the air guide mechanism 5 is blocked, and the air flow generated by the air wheel assembly 4 can be intensively conveyed to one or more regions in the shell assembly 1 only through the second air outlet end 44 and can be circulated in the one or more regions in the shell assembly 1 only, so that the sterilization effect of the one or more regions in the shell assembly 1 is enhanced; the user can independently select different circulation working modes according to the actual use scene, and the interaction is strong, energy-saving and intelligent.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 18, when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates relative to the wind wheel assembly 4, there is a third preset angle C, and the air guiding mechanism is configured to deliver the airflow with the sterilization factor generated by the wind wheel assembly 4 to the bracket 15 when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the third preset angle C. The air guiding mechanism 5 may also have a third preset angle C 'when rotating relative to the air wheel assembly 4, and is configured to convey the airflow with the sterilization factor generated by the air wheel assembly 4 to the storage box 16 when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the third preset angle C'. There may also be a third predetermined angle C "when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates relative to the air wheel assembly 4, configured such that when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the third predetermined angle C", the airflow with the germicidal factor generated by the air wheel assembly 4 is delivered to the defrosting tray 17.

It should be understood that C', C "may be the same angle as C, or may be different angles from C. When the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to a third preset angle C, C' or C ″, an air outlet path of the rotating mechanism 5 forms a certain included angle a with a plane where the groove 142 is located, where a may be 30 °, 45 °, 60 °, 90 °, 135 °, or the like, and the air outlet path of the air guiding mechanism 5 may be conveyed to the bracket 15, the storage box 16, or the thawing tray 17.

In such an embodiment, when the air guiding mechanism 5 is rotated to the third preset angle C, the air guiding mechanism 5 can selectively deliver the air flow with sterilization factors generated by the air wheel assembly 4 to the bracket 15, the storage box 16 or the thawing tray 17, so as to achieve the sterilization function on the kitchen utensils made of soft materials such as rags and cage cloths on the bracket or the dishware such as bowls, dishes and plates in the storage box, or the thawing function on the meat on the thawing tray. The use scenes of the user are increased, and the user can independently select different working modes.

It should be understood that the number of the preset angles is only exemplary, and may be two, or three or more, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the housing assembly 1 is further provided with a control device (not shown) and at least one sensing device (not shown) configured to sense the presence of the kitchen ware and feed back a signal to the control device when the kitchen ware is placed in the area of the housing assembly 1. In such an embodiment, by adding the sensing device, the kitchen ware sterilization device 100 can identify whether the kitchen ware is placed in the sterilization area, and can intelligently start the sterilization mode, thereby saving energy and reducing consumption.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 9, the kitchen sterilization device 100 further includes a heating module 6 fixed inside the vector air supply mechanism 3 and configured to heat the airflow generated by the vector air supply mechanism 3. In such an embodiment, by adding the heating module 6, the airflow generated by the vector air supply mechanism 3 can be heated, and the heated airflow can play a role in drying the kitchen ware, and meanwhile, the sterilization effect on the kitchen ware is enhanced to a certain extent.

In some embodiments, the sterilization module 2 is one or more of a plasma sterilization device, a negative ion sterilization device, a silver ion sterilization device, an ozone sterilization device, and a positive and negative ion sterilization device. In such an embodiment, the sterilizing module 2 capable of generating the sterilizing factor taking air as a carrier is adopted, and the sterilizing factor is conveyed into each area inside and outside the shell assembly 1 by utilizing the air flow, so that the sterilizing function of each area of the kitchenware is realized.

Other embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sterilization method of a kitchen utensil sterilization device 100, as shown in fig. 19, the sterilization method comprising the steps of: s1, starting the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 according to the user instruction; s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism 3; s3, when the vector air supply mechanism 3 works for T1, starting the sterilization module 2; s4, when the sterilization module 2 and the vector air supply mechanism 3 work for the time T2 at the same time, the sterilization module 2 is closed, and the vector air supply mechanism 3 continues to work; and S5, when the vector air supply mechanism 3 works for T3, the vector air supply mechanism 3 is closed, and the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 enters a standby state.

In such an embodiment, through the cooperation of the vector air supply mechanism 3 and the sterilization module 2, the air flow with sterilization factors is conveyed to the inner area and the outer area of the shell assembly 1 and circulates in the areas, so that the comprehensive sterilization function is realized; the airflow with the sterilization factors has good sterilization effect and good fluidity, and can concentrate the sterilization factors to act in limited spaces, thereby greatly enhancing the sterilization effect in different limited spaces.

It should be understood that the user can give the indication to the kitchen sterilization device 100 through any interactive manner such as buttons, knobs, keys, mobile phone, tablet, bluetooth, remote controller, etc., all falling within the scope of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 9 and 20, the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus 100 further includes a heating module 6, and the sterilizing method includes the steps of: s1, starting a kitchen ware sterilization device 100 according to user instructions; s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism 3; s3', when the vector air supply mechanism 3 works for a time T1, the sterilization module 2 and the heating module 6 are respectively started; s4', when the sterilization module 2 and the vector air supply mechanism 3 work for the time T2 simultaneously, the sterilization module 2 and the heating module 6 are respectively closed, and the vector air supply mechanism 3 continues to work; and S5, when the vector air supply mechanism 3 works for T3, the vector air supply mechanism 3 is closed, and the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 enters a standby state.

In the embodiment, the sterilization module 2 and the heating module 6 work synchronously, and the vector air supply mechanism 3 is matched to generate hot air flow with sterilization factors, so that the hot air flow is conveyed to the inner area and the outer area of the shell assembly 1 and circulates in the areas, and the function of comprehensive sterilization is realized; meanwhile, the heated airflow can play a role in drying the kitchen ware, and the sterilization effect on the kitchen ware is enhanced to a certain extent.

It should be understood that the sterilization module 2 and the heating module 6 may be started simultaneously, or the sterilization module 2 may be started first and then the heating module 6 may be started, or the heating module 6 may be started first and then the sterilization module 2 may be started; the sterilization module 2 and the heating module 6 may be simultaneously closed, or the sterilization module 2 may be closed first and then the heating module 6 may be closed, or the heating module 6 may be closed first and then the sterilization module 2 may be closed, all within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 9 and 21, the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus 100 further comprises a heating module 6, and the sterilizing method comprises the following steps: s1, starting a kitchen ware sterilization device 100 according to user instructions; s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism 3; s (3), when the vector air supply mechanism 3 works for T1, starting the heating module 6; s (4), when the working time t1 continues, closing the heating module 6, and starting the sterilization module 2; when the operation continues for the time t2, the sterilization module 2 is closed, and the vector air supply mechanism 3 continues to operate; and S5, when the vector air supply mechanism 3 works for T3, the vector air supply mechanism 3 is closed, and the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 enters a standby state.

It should be understood that the sterilization method may also be that the sterilization module 2 is started first, and when the working time t1 continues, the sterilization module 2 is closed, and the heating module 6 is started, all of which belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure. The sterilization module 2 and the heating module 6 may work alternately once, or may work alternately twice or more, and both belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure. t1 and t2 may be the same or different.

In such an embodiment, by enabling the sterilization module 2 and the heating module 6 to work asynchronously, the vector air supply mechanism 3 can generate an air flow with sterilization factors to sterilize the kitchenware, and then generate a hot air flow to dry the kitchenware; the hot air flow can be generated firstly to dry the kitchen ware, and then the air flow with the sterilization factor is generated to sterilize the kitchen ware, so that the drying and sterilization of the kitchen ware are carried out separately, and the influence of the temperature on the sterilization effect of the sterilization factor is avoided. And the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 can have a plurality of air flow circulation modes by selectively opening or closing the heating module 6, and a user can freely select the air flow circulation modes according to the requirements.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 16 and 22, the vector air supply mechanism 3 includes the air wheel assembly 4, the air guide mechanism 5 and the motor 42, and the step S2 includes the following steps: s21, starting the wind wheel assembly 4; and S22, starting the motor 42, driving the air guide mechanism 5 to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly 4, and turning off the motor 42 until the air guide mechanism 5 rotates to a first preset angle A. At this time, when the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the first preset angle a, the air outlet path of the rotating mechanism 5 does not coincide with the groove 142.

In such an embodiment, by rotating the air guiding mechanism 5 to the first preset angle a, the air guiding mechanism 5 can deliver the airflow with the germicidal factor to one or more areas outside the housing assembly 1, such as the appliance 141 on the supporting base 14, and the second air outlet end 44 of the air wheel assembly 4 can deliver the airflow with the germicidal factor to one or more areas inside the housing assembly 1; and meanwhile, the circulation of the air flow in one or more areas inside and one or more areas outside the shell assembly 1 is realized, and the sterilization of a plurality of areas of the shell assembly 1 is realized.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 17 and 23, the vector air supply mechanism 3 includes a wind wheel assembly 4, an air guide mechanism 5 and a motor 42, and step S2 includes the following steps: s211, starting the wind wheel assembly 4; and S222, starting the motor 42, driving the air guide mechanism 5 to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly 4, and turning off the motor 42 until the air guide mechanism 5 rotates to a second preset angle B. When the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the second preset angle B, the air outlet path of the rotating mechanism 5 coincides with the groove 142, and the groove 142 shields the air outlet path of the rotating mechanism 5.

In such an embodiment, by rotating the air guiding mechanism 5 to the second preset angle B, the air outlet path of the air guiding mechanism 5 is blocked, and the air flow generated by the air wheel assembly 4 can be intensively conveyed to the one or more regions inside the housing assembly 1 only through the second air outlet end 44, and can only circulate in the one or more regions inside the housing assembly 1, so that the sterilization effect of the one or more regions inside the housing assembly 1 is enhanced.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 18 and 24, the vector air supply mechanism 3 includes the air wheel assembly 4, the air guide mechanism 5 and the motor 42, and the step S2 includes the following steps: s2111, starting an air wheel assembly 4; and S2222, starting the motor 42, driving the air guide mechanism 5 to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly 4, and turning off the motor 42 until the air guide mechanism 5 rotates to a third preset angle C. When the air guiding mechanism 5 rotates to the third preset angle C, the air outlet path of the rotating mechanism 5 and the plane where the groove 142 is located form a certain included angle a, where a may be 30 °, 45 °, 60 °, 75 °, or the like, and as long as the air outlet path of the air guiding mechanism 5 can be conveyed to the support 15 or the storage box, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

In such an embodiment, when the air guiding mechanism 5 is rotated to the third preset angle C, the air guiding mechanism 5 can selectively deliver the air flow with sterilization factors generated by the air wheel assembly 4 to the bracket 15 or the storage box 16 or the thawing tray 17, so as to achieve the sterilization function on the kitchen utensils made of soft materials such as rags and cage cloths on the bracket 15 or the tableware such as bowls, dishes and plates in the storage box 16, or the thawing function on the meat on the thawing tray 17. The use scenes of the user are increased, and the user can independently select different working modes.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3 and 25, the vector air supply mechanism 3 includes a wind wheel assembly 4, an air guide mechanism 5 and a motor 42, and step S4 includes the following steps: s41, when the sterilization module 2 and the vector air supply mechanism 3 work for N1 at the same time, starting the motor 42, driving the air guide mechanism 5 to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly 4, switching between two of a plurality of preset angles, and then closing the motor 42; s42, when the sterilization module 2 and the vector air supply mechanism 3 continue to work for N2, the motor 42 is started again, the air guide mechanism 5 is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly 4, the motor 42 is turned off after the conversion between two of a plurality of preset angles is realized; and S43, repeating the step S42 until the sterilization module 2 and the vector air supply mechanism 3 are turned off and the vector air supply mechanism 3 continues to work when the sterilization module 2 and the vector air supply mechanism 3 work simultaneously for a time T2. Wherein N1 is less than T2, N2 is less than T2, N1+ N2 is less than or equal to T2, and N1 and N2 may be the same or different.

It should be understood that the plurality of preset angles may be any two of the first preset angle a, the second preset angle B, and the third preset angle C, may also be three of the first preset angle a, the second preset angle B, and the third preset angle C, or may also be more than three preset angles, and all belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure. The multiple switching among the preset angles may be switching between two preset angles, for example, switching from a first preset angle a to a second preset angle B and then to the first preset angle a, and so on; the angle may be any of a first predetermined angle a, a second predetermined angle B, and a third predetermined angle C, for example, the angle may be changed from the first predetermined angle a to the second predetermined angle B and then to the third predetermined angle C, or from the first predetermined angle a to the third predetermined angle C and then to the second predetermined angle B, and so on; any conversion between three or more preset angles is also possible, and all the changes belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure.

In such an embodiment, the air guiding mechanism 5 is driven to realize multiple switching among multiple preset angles, so that the air wheel assembly 4 can respectively convey the air flow with the sterilization factor to each internal area and/or each external area of the shell assembly 1 in a time-sharing manner, and the air flow can respectively circulate in each internal area and/or each external area of the shell assembly 1 in a time-sharing manner; corresponding sterilization time periods can also be respectively and specifically set according to different types of the regional kitchen wares, and the air wheel assembly 4 is controlled to convey the air flow to the corresponding region in each corresponding sterilization time period.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 26 to 28, the vector air supply mechanism 3 includes the air wheel assembly 4, the air guide mechanism 5 and the motor 42, and the step S4 includes the following steps: s411, starting a motor 42 to drive the air guide mechanism 5 to rotate at a constant speed or at a variable speed relative to the air wheel assembly 4; and S422, when the sterilization module 2 and the vector air supply mechanism 3 work for the time T2 at the same time, the motor 42 and the sterilization module 2 are respectively closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to work.

It should be understood that the uniform or variable speed rotation of the driving air guiding mechanism 5 relative to the wind wheel assembly 4 may be a 360 ° circular rotation, or may be a reciprocating rotation within an angular range, for example, the air guiding mechanism 5 may be rotated back and forth between the two positions shown in fig. 27 and 28.

In such an embodiment, the motor 42 drives the air guiding mechanism 5 to rotate at a constant speed or at a variable speed, so that the air guiding mechanism 5 sequentially conveys the air flow with the sterilization factors to each external area of the housing assembly 1, and the air flow circulates in each internal area and external area of the housing assembly 1, thereby realizing the sterilization function of the kitchen ware in each area. Or the motor 42 drives the air guide mechanism 5 to rotate at a constant speed or at a variable speed in a reciprocating manner within an angle range, the force of the sterilization factors can be concentrated and act on a small range area, more effective sterilization, drying and mildew prevention effects can be obtained, and comprehensive scanning sterilization on a chopping board and the like can be realized through the slow rotation of the vector air supply mechanism.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 29, the method for sterilizing the kitchen utensil sterilizing apparatus 100 further comprises the steps of: s6, at intervals of T4, the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 exits the standby state and repeats the steps S2 to S5.

In such an embodiment, when the environmental humidity is high, such as in rainy season, the user only needs to give an indication to trigger the automatic circulation sterilization mode of the kitchen ware sterilization device 100, so that the kitchen ware sterilization device 100 can automatically perform sterilization once at intervals, thereby ensuring that the kitchen ware always keeps clean and sanitary and no bacteria or mildew can grow; the application scene of the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 is increased, so that the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 is more intelligent, and different use requirements of users are met.

It should be understood that the user can give the indication to the kitchen sterilization device 100 by any interactive method such as buttons, knobs, keys, mobile phone, tablet, bluetooth, remote controller, etc. The user can respectively give different instructions to the kitchen ware sterilizing device 100 in different interaction modes; if the user can give the indication for the kitchen ware sterilization device 100 to enter the single sterilization mode by pressing the key for a short time, and give the kitchen ware sterilization device 100 an indication for the automatic circulation sterilization mode by pressing the key for a long time, the interaction mode is only exemplary, and other interaction modes can be used instead, and the invention belongs to the protection scope of the present disclosure.

It is to be understood that the above detailed embodiments of the disclosure are merely illustrative of or explaining the principles of the disclosure and are not limiting of the disclosure. Therefore, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Also, it is intended that the following claims cover all such changes and modifications that fall within the scope and boundaries of the claims or the equivalents of the scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. A sterilizer for kitchen utensils, comprising:

a housing assembly (1) formed with at least one area adapted for the insertion of kitchen utensils and for sterilizing the inserted portion thereof;

the sterilization module (2) is fixedly arranged on the shell component (1) and is configured to generate sterilization factors taking air as a carrier;

the vector air supply mechanism (3) is at least partially fixedly arranged in the shell assembly (1) and is configured to generate air flow to convey the sterilization factors generated by the sterilization module (2) to at least one area inside the shell assembly (1) and/or at least one area outside the shell assembly (1).

2. The kitchen sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that said vector air supply mechanism (3) comprises:

a wind wheel assembly (4) fixedly arranged in the shell assembly (1) and configured to generate air flow to convey the sterilization factor generated by the sterilization module (2) to at least one area inside the shell assembly (1) and/or at least one area outside the shell assembly (1);

and the air guide mechanism (5) is movably connected with the first air outlet end (41) of the wind wheel assembly (4) and can rotate relative to the wind wheel assembly (4) under the driving of external force.

3. The sterilizer as claimed in claim 2, wherein the sterilizer is a sterilizer,

the air guide mechanism (5) can be switched between at least two preset angles when rotating relative to the wind wheel assembly (4); wherein,

when the air guide mechanism (5) rotates to a first preset angle A, the air guide mechanism is configured to convey the airflow with the sterilization factor generated by the air wheel assembly (4) to at least one area outside the shell assembly (1);

when the air guide mechanism (5) rotates to a second preset angle B, the air guide mechanism (5) is configured to stop conveying the airflow with the sterilization factors to the outer area of the shell assembly (1), and the airflow with the sterilization factors generated by the air wheel assembly (4) is only conveyed to at least one area inside the shell assembly (1).

4. The kitchen sterilization device according to claim 2, characterized in that the housing assembly (1) comprises a base (11), a base cover plate (12), a connecting seat (13) and a supporting seat (14); the base cover plate (12) is arranged on the base (11) in a covering mode and forms a closed base cavity (111) together with the base (11); the connecting seat (13) is arranged on the base cover plate (12) and forms a semi-closed chamber (131) with one end open with the base cover plate (12); the supporting seat (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the base (11) and is configured to be provided with at least one space for placing an appliance (141).

5. The sterilizer for kitchen utensils as claimed in claim 4, wherein said wind wheel assembly (4) is fixedly disposed in said base chamber (111), a through hole for said wind guiding mechanism (5) to extend out is disposed at one side of said base chamber (111), a groove (142) for accommodating said wind guiding mechanism (5) is disposed on said supporting base (14), and said wind guiding mechanism (5) can rotate relative to said groove (142) under the driving of external force.

6. The sterilizer of claim 5, wherein the wind wheel assembly (4) further comprises a motor (42) fixedly installed in the base chamber (111) and a main gear (43) connected to the motor (42); a driven gear (51) is arranged at the position where the air guide mechanism (5) is connected with the wind wheel assembly (4); the main gear (43) is meshed with the slave gear (51) and is configured such that when the motor (42) is operated, the main gear (43) can drive the slave gear (51) to rotate under the drive of the motor (42).

7. The tableware sterilization apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the air guiding mechanism (5) is provided with a first air outlet (52) and a second air outlet (53), and is configured to blow the airflow with sterilization factors to two opposite surfaces of the utensil (141), respectively.

8. The kitchen sterilization device according to claim 5, wherein the fan wheel assembly (4) further comprises a second air outlet end (44) for blowing the air flow with sterilization factors to the semi-closed chamber (131), and a through hole for the second air outlet end (44) to air is provided at a position corresponding to the base cover plate (12).

9. The kitchen sterilization device according to claim 8, characterized in that a knife holder (1311) for holding a kitchen knife, a fruit knife, etc., and/or a chopstick cage cavity (1312) for storing chopsticks, and/or a storage cavity (1313) for storing forks, spoons, etc., are provided in the semi-enclosed chamber (131); and channels for the airflow with the sterilization factor output by the second air outlet end (44) to enter are formed in the cutter support (1311), the chopstick cage cavity (1312) and the storage cavity (1313).

10. The tableware sterilization apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the housing assembly (1) is further provided with a support (15) for hanging rags, cage cloths and the like and/or a storage box (16) for storing dishes, dishes and the like and/or a thawing tray (17) for thawing frozen meat placed thereon, and the air guide mechanism (5) can blow the airflow with sterilization factors to the support (15) and/or the storage box (16) and/or the thawing tray (17).

11. The kitchen sterilization device according to claim 10, wherein a third preset angle C is further present when the air guiding mechanism (5) rotates relative to the air wheel assembly (4), and the air guiding mechanism is configured such that when the air guiding mechanism (5) rotates to the third preset angle C, the air flow with sterilization factor generated by the air wheel assembly (4) is conveyed to the bracket (15) and/or the storage box (16) and/or the defrosting tray (17).

12. A kitchen sterilization device according to claim 4, characterized in that the housing assembly (1) is further provided with control means and at least one sensing means configured to sense the presence of a kitchen and feed back a signal to the control means when the kitchen is inserted into the area of the housing assembly (1).

13. The sterilizer for kitchen utensils according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a heating module (6) fixed in the vector air supply mechanism (3) and configured to heat the air flow generated by the vector air supply mechanism (3).

14. The tableware sterilization apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sterilization module (2) is one or more of a plasma sterilization apparatus, an anion sterilization apparatus, a silver ion sterilization apparatus, an ozone sterilization apparatus, and a positive and negative ion sterilization apparatus.

15. A method of sterilizing the kitchen utensils sterilizing apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 14, comprising the steps of:

s1, starting the kitchen ware sterilization device according to the instruction of the user;

s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism;

s3, when the vector air supply mechanism works for T1, starting the sterilization module;

s4, when the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism work for the time T2 at the same time, the sterilization module is closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to work;

and S5, when the vector air supply mechanism works for T3, the vector air supply mechanism is closed, and the kitchen ware sterilizing device enters a standby state.

16. The sterilization method of the kitchen sterilization device according to claim 15, further comprising a heating module, the sterilization method comprising the steps of:

s1, starting a kitchen ware sterilization device according to user instructions;

s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism;

s3', when the working time of the vector air supply mechanism is T1, the sterilization module and the heating module are respectively started;

s4', when the sterilization module, the heating module and the vector air supply mechanism work for a time T2 at the same time, the sterilization module and the heating module are respectively closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to work;

17. The sterilization method of the sterilizer of kitchen utensils according to claim 15, wherein the sterilizer further comprises a heating module, the sterilization method comprising the steps of:

s2, starting the vector air supply mechanism;

s (3), when the vector air supply mechanism works for a time T1, starting one of the sterilization module or the heating module;

s (4) when the work time is continued to be t1, closing one of the sterilization module or the heating module, and starting the other one of the sterilization module or the heating module; when the operation lasts for t2, the other one of the sterilization module and the heating module is closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to operate;

18. The sterilizer of a sterilizer apparatus for kitchen utensils as claimed in claim 15, wherein said vector air supply mechanism comprises an air wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and said step S2 comprises the steps of:

s21, starting the wind wheel assembly;

and S22, starting the motor, driving the air guide mechanism to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and turning off the motor until the air guide mechanism rotates to a first preset angle A.

19. The sterilizer of a sterilizer apparatus for kitchen utensils as claimed in claim 15, wherein said vector air supply mechanism comprises an air wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and said step S2 comprises the steps of:

s211, starting the wind wheel assembly;

s222, the motor is started, the air guide mechanism is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and the motor is turned off until the air guide mechanism rotates to a second preset angle B.

20. The sterilizer of a sterilizer apparatus for kitchen utensils as claimed in claim 15, wherein said vector air supply mechanism comprises an air wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and said step S2 comprises the steps of:

s2111, starting the wind wheel assembly;

s2222, the motor is started, the air guide mechanism is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and the motor is turned off until the air guide mechanism rotates to a third preset angle C.

21. The sterilizer of a sterilizer apparatus for kitchen utensils as claimed in claim 15, wherein said vector air supply mechanism comprises an air wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and said step S4 comprises the steps of:

s41, when the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism work simultaneously for N1 time, the motor is started, the air guide mechanism is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and the motor is turned off after the air guide mechanism is switched between two of a plurality of preset angles;

s42, when the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism continue to work for N2 time, the motor is started again, the air guide mechanism is driven to rotate relative to the air wheel assembly, and the motor is turned off after two of a plurality of preset angles are switched;

s43, repeating the step S42 until the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism work simultaneously for a time T2, and then turning off the sterilization module and continuing to work.

22. The sterilizer of a sterilizer apparatus for kitchen utensils as claimed in claim 15, wherein said vector air supply mechanism comprises an air wheel assembly, an air guide mechanism and a motor, and said step S4 comprises the steps of:

s411, starting the motor to drive the air guide mechanism to rotate at a constant speed or at a variable speed relative to the air wheel assembly;

s422, when the sterilization module and the vector air supply mechanism work for the time T2 at the same time, the motor and the sterilization module are respectively closed, and the vector air supply mechanism continues to work.

23. The sterilization method of the sterilizer of kitchen utensils according to claim 15, further comprising the steps of:

s6, at intervals of T4, the kitchen ware sterilizing device exits the standby state and repeats the steps S2 to S5.