JPS6025109B2 - Bubble-generating vegetable washer - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a device that generates a large number of bubbles in water in a cleaning container and utilizes the cleaning effect of vibration waves generated when the bubbles burst and disappear, and particularly relates to a device that utilizes the cleaning effect of vibration waves generated when the bubbles burst and disappear. This product is used to clean food such as fruits and vegetables.

Traditionally, among fruits and vegetables, grapes, strawberries, cabbage,
It was very inconvenient to wash lettuce etc. with water, and especially grapes etc., the grains fell off in tatters.

In addition, as a method that utilizes the cleaning effect of vibration waves, there is a method that uses ultrasonic waves oscillated from an oscillator, which is conventionally used in eyeglass stores, etc., but because the oscillation frequency is high and the output is large, it is not suitable for use in general households. had problems in terms of safety. The object of the present invention is to provide a bubble-generating vegetable washer that can be easily used in general households and that can easily clean fruits, vegetables, etc. by utilizing the cleaning action of vibration waves generated when bubbles burst and disappear. is to provide.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which a ventilating branching device is provided, with one end passing through the air chamber side and the other end passing through the air side of the ventilation means. Figure 1 shows the inside of the cleaning container 1 of the bubble-generating vegetable washer employing the present invention, and Figure 2 is a view of the cleaning container 1 seen from above with the lid 9 and shelf 8 removed. be. A bubble generator is provided at the lower inside of the cleaning container 1. This bubble generator is composed of an air chamber 7 and a bubble generator 5. The bubble generator 5 has a large number of fine ventilation holes formed therein. The cylindrical frame 6 constituting the air chamber 7 supports the bubble generator 5 on its upper part.
Since the outer periphery of the bubble generator 5 is airtightly attached to the cylindrical frame 6, all of the air sent to the air chamber 7 passes through the ventilation holes of the bubble generator 5. The bubble generator having the above configuration is arranged at a position eccentric from the center of the cleaning container 1.

A ventilation branching device 4 is provided at the bottom of the air chamber 7.
The ventilation branching device 4 is internally divided into two rooms, one of which is connected to one side of the ventilation hoses 3 that are arranged in parallel outside the cleaning container from the fume side of the blowing means, and the other room is is connected to the air chamber 7 from the other side of the ventilation hose 3. The two ventilation hoses 3 are fitted inside the hose support 12.

Therefore, the air blown from the ventilation means is transferred to the ventilation branching device 4.
→ Ventilation hose 3 → Ventilation branching device 4 → Air chamber 7. Above the bubble generator inside the cleaning container 1, a shelf 8 formed in a net-like container is installed so as to be removable from the cleaning container 1.

In addition, a removable lid 9 is provided at the upper closing part of the cleaning container 1.
Installed watertight. The entire cleaning container configured as described above consists of a main body 2 having a built-in air blowing means (not shown).
It is removably layered on the.

First, the lid 9 is removed and water is poured into the cleaning container 1 to the extent that the shelf 8 is almost covered.

At this time, water may be poured into the washing container with the entire washing container removed from the main body 2. Next, after placing fruits, vegetables, etc. to be washed inside a shelf 8 formed in a net-like container, a lid 9 is attached and ventilation is started. The supplied air passes through the above-mentioned path and is released from the upper surface of the bubble generator 5 as a large number of bubbles. When these many tricks and bubbles burst and disappear, they generate a large amount of vibration waves, so the vibration waves penetrate the surface of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the shelf 8, and deep into the deep folds of the fruits and vegetables that are dropped by hand. This allows dirt, pesticides, etc. to be easily removed without damaging the shape or surface of fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, as described above, since the bubble generator is located eccentrically from the center of the bottom of the cleaning container 1, the generation of air bubbles in the cleaning container 1 becomes unbalanced, resulting in shaking of the water surface. When it is further amplified, water flows as shown by the arrows in FIGS. 1 and 2 are generated. Therefore, due to the synergistic effect of the cleaning effect of the vibration waves and the cleaning effect of the water flow, a faster and greater cleaning effect can be achieved. After washing is completed, the lid 9 is removed and the items to be washed are taken out along with the shelf 8, and the shelf 8 can be used in the same way as a colander for general kitchen utensils. According to the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

'11 Fruits and vegetables that are difficult to wash by hand can be easily washed without damaging their appearance.

■ A removable shelf inside the washing container makes it easy to put in and take out washing items, and the shelf is shaped like a net-like container, so it can be used as a general kitchen utensil while containing washing items.

[3] By attaching a watertight lid to the cleaning container, water will not be spilled outside during cleaning, and water will not be spilled even when carrying the cleaning container with water in it.

・t4} Since the position of the bubble generator is offset from the center, the water flow caused by the unbalanced generation of bubbles synergizes the cleaning action of the vibration waves with the cleaning action of the water flow, resulting in faster and greater cleaning power.

Although not implemented in the embodiment, if the bubble generator is made detachable from the cleaning container, it will be convenient to clean the bubble generator. Furthermore, in the embodiment, the cleaning container is layered on the top of the main body that houses the air blowing means, but the structure is not limited to this, and it is also possible to layer the cleaning container on the side of the main body. .

In addition, in the example, the cleaning container and the main body are detachable, but if they are integrated, the same effect can be obtained even if the cleaning container and the main body are far apart and connected by an air pipe. It has the following. Furthermore, the location of the bubble generator is not limited to the bottom; it can also be placed on the inside side of the cleaning container, although the efficiency will be slightly lower. In that case, clogging of the bubble generator due to dirt from the cleaning items will be reduced. do.

Further, in the embodiment, the backflow of water is prevented by the ventilation branching device and the ventilation pipe, but a check valve may also be used. The shape of the shelf in the cleaning container, the presence or absence of a lid, and the presence or absence of watertightness of the lid do not affect the essential effects of the present invention in any way. As described above, according to the present invention, food can be washed safely and easily in bottles.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a washing container portion of one embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a top view of the washing container with the shelf and lid removed. 1...Cleaning container, 2...Main body, 5...
...Bubble generator, 8...Shelf, 9...
・Lid, 11...Water. Little brother l figure 2

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A bubble comprising a main body incorporating an air blowing means, a cleaning container, a bubble generator provided inside the cleaning container, and an air chamber and a bubble generator that constitute the bubble generator. A bubble-generating vegetable washer, characterized in that a shelf having a shape that allows air bubbles and water to pass through is provided in the washing container. 2. The bubble-generating vegetable washer according to item 1, wherein the shelf is removable from the cleaning container. 3. A bubble-generating vegetable washer according to item 1, characterized in that a removable lid is attached to the cleaning container. 4. A bubble-generating vegetable washer according to item 1, characterized in that the bubble-generating device is positioned eccentrically from the center of the cleaning container.