ES1264099U - CLEANING APPARATUS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Cleaning apparatus, comprising a casing (1) with a steam boiler (41) including a heater (42) and a cleaning receptacle, characterized in that the receptacle is an external receptacle (6) removable from the casing (1) by means of a watertight connection (7). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Cleaning apparatus

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting cans and other objects that will be in contact with the mouth of a user. It allows a versatile and improved disinfection compared to the state of the art.

STATE OF THE ART

The utility model ES1133932U is known in the state of the art, which discloses a machine for cleaning cans. The machine comprises a receptacle for the introduction of the cans, a steam boiler, and a series of electrical and electronic management devices. Advantageously, it has a security system to prevent operation with the door open.

This system is designed for cans and other objects that are easily inserted into the receptacle. However, when many items need to be cleaned and they have fragility problems (fruit), if they correspond to many small items (cutlery) or other problems, the machine remains unusable for a long time between each use. Therefore, the heat to keep the boiler water at the proper temperature is wasted.

The applicant does not know of any solution to these problems as effective as the one claimed.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a cleaning apparatus according to the independent claim.

The cleaning apparatus starts from a housing, with a steam boiler including a heater, and a cleaning receptacle. This receptacle is an external, removable receptacle, attached to the housing by means of a watertight connection. Preferably with a limit switch that indicates or confirms the correct position of the receptacle external. The receptacles are manufactured in different shapes, sizes and volumes, adapting to the needs and orienting the use to any article, container, non-packaged perishable food or not intended for contact with humans or animals. As a power source, the power supply for a model for motorhomes, caravans, cars, solar energy and USB mode is added to those described in the indicated utility model.

In the most preferred embodiment, the boiler comprises a series of level sensors configured to detect a safety level (automatic shutdown) and a maximum level, preferably with a minimum level for operation that prevents start-up if it is not met.

In addition, the boiler can be fed from a main tank with a level sensor configured to detect a safety level, also automatic shutdown.

Other particular solutions are included in the dependent claims and are described in detail below.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented.

Figure 1: Schematic section of an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2: Schematic detail of a connection example.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be briefly described, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The embodiment of figure 1 starts from a casing (1) with an internal partition (2) that creates two parts. A first part (3) for all electrical and electronic equipment, and a second part (4) with the boiler (41), the heater (42) (generally an electrical resistance), and any device that needs heat (mainly the boiler (41) and heater (42)). The internal partition (2) is insulating and preferably watertight. The casing (1) comprises a filler cap for the main tank (43) with water and, optionally, additives. It also includes a pressure gauge, a thermometer and any security and / or control element necessary for proper operation. For example, you may have a water level sight glass in the main tank (43). The main tank (43) is generally in the first part (3), but it can be in the second part if it resists the temperature.

The casing (1) is removably connected to an external receptacle (6), so that the connection (7) is watertight. For example, the connection (7) can be by a bayonet mechanism. In the figure, the external receptacle (6) is arranged at the bottom of the casing (1). A steam outlet (8) from the boiler is provided through the connection (7) to supply the cleaning and disinfection steam into the outer receptacle (6).

Figure 2 shows a way of making the connection, where a limit switch (9) ensures that the coupling between the external receptacle (6) and the casing (1) is correct before activating the steam outlet (8) opening a valve for this purpose.

An example of the main tank (43) is shown in figure 1. It comprises an upper mouth where the cap is fixed, an optional sight glass, already mentioned, and a water outlet to the boiler (41). It also comprises a level sensor (44) that prevents the operation of the apparatus if the level detected in the main tank (43) is lower than a minimum value or safety level.

Figure 1 also shows an example of a boiler (41), with an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is connected to the steam outlet (8) and is at the top of the boiler (41). It comprises several level sensors (44), in this case to detect a minimum level for operation, a security level (below the minimum) for automatic emergency stop, and a maximum level.

Claims (1)

1- Cleaning apparatus, comprising a casing (1) with a steam boiler (41) that includes a heater (42) and a cleaning receptacle, characterized in that the receptacle is an external receptacle (6) removable from the casing (1) by means of a watertight connection (7). 2- Cleaning apparatus, according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection (7) comprises a limit switch (9) to confirm the correct position of the external receptacle (6). 3- Cleaning device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the boiler (41) comprises a series of level sensors (44) configured to detect a security level and a maximum level. 4- Cleaning apparatus, according to claim 3, characterized in that the level sensors (44) are configured to detect a minimum level for operation. 5- Cleaning device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the boiler (41) is connected to a main tank (43) with a level sensor (44) configured to detect a security level. 6- Cleaning device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (1) comprises an internal division (2) that divides the interior into a first part (3) with the electrical and electronic equipment and a second part (4) with the boiler (41) and the heater (42).