KR101214594B1 - Apparatus for cleaning cup having hot and cold water dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup cleaning function.
The present invention relates to a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function, comprising: a cup inlet formed in a main frame of the cold and hot water machine and having a cup drawn therein, and a guide unit configured to transfer the cup downward; An ultrasonic cleaning unit configured at the lower part of the guide unit to wash with washing water supplied by a washing nozzle and washing the drawn cup by ultrasonic waves; A cleaning unit for cleaning the cup, which has been cleaned by the ultrasonic cleaning unit, through washing water supplied from the cleaning nozzle; A cup transfer unit which transfers the cup having been cleaned through the cleaning unit; A discharge part provided with elevating means for elevating the cup transferred from the cup transfer part upward; And it is provided on the outer surface of the discharge portion provides a cold and hot water machine with a cup washing function comprising a drying unit for drying and sterilizing the lifting cup.

Description

Hot and cold water dispenser with cup cleaning function {Apparatus for cleaning cup having hot and cold water dispenser}

The present invention relates to a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup cleaning function. More specifically, the stainless steel cup is built into the product, and when it is taken out and put into use, the product is automatically cleaned and stored under UV sterilization so that it can be taken out and used again at any time. It relates to a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup cleaning function that can be used.

In general, the cup is a container for drinks and is made of various materials such as glass, plastic, porcelain, metal, etc. and is used in vending machines or restaurants. Due to the limitations, washing is mainly performed through a dishwasher.

However, in the case of the dishwasher according to the prior art, since it is not an apparatus for exclusively washing the cup, it is not only inconvenient to use the cup to clean the cup, but also has a problem of being damaged by the collision with the dishware.

In addition, despite the fact that the surface of the cup is not very dirty substances or difficult to wash the surface, but many times because the cup is washed to the same degree as the tableware has a problem that wastes a lot of time and waste a long time.

In order to solve this problem, disposable cups were used, but serious environmental problems and harmful substances such as environmental hormones were generated, causing problems that threatened our health.

In addition, the use of disposable cups in restaurants or rest area food corners are damaging to nature, and 12 billion cups are abused annually, resulting in waste, which causes a lot of disposal costs, and the sanitary condition of cups used by several people was unknown. .

In order to solve such a problem, since disposable paper cups are disposed of by only one use, there is a problem of waste of resources and environmental pollution in the macroscopic aspect, and there is a problem of cost increase because the drinking water supplier must continuously provide a large amount of paper cups.

In addition, in the case of using metal or plastic cups, there is no problem of resource waste or environmental pollution due to the use of disposable paper cups, but it requires a lot of manpower and time since the used cups need to be washed and relocated from time to time. .

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention can be reused after washing using a small amount of water while using a plastic cup without using a disposable cup, and can reduce the environmental damage by reducing the frequency of use of the disposable cup. In addition, the purpose is to reduce the processing cost of the disposable cup.

In addition, the present invention is a stainless steel cup is built in the product is taken out and put into use after the automatic cleaning and UV sterilization is stored in the product can be taken out at any time and can be used to check the process of washing the cup with the naked eye Its purpose is to make it safe to use.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function, wherein the cup is inserted into the main frame of the cold and hot water machine, and the guide unit configured to transfer the cup downward; An ultrasonic cleaning unit configured at the lower part of the guide unit to wash with washing water supplied by a washing nozzle and washing the drawn cup by ultrasonic waves; A cleaning unit for cleaning the cup, which has been cleaned by the ultrasonic cleaning unit, through washing water supplied from the cleaning nozzle; A cup transfer unit which transfers the cup having been cleaned through the cleaning unit; A discharge part provided with elevating means for elevating the cup transferred from the cup transfer part upward; And it is provided on the outer surface of the discharge portion provides a cold and hot water machine with a cup washing function comprising a drying unit for drying and sterilizing the lifting cup.

In addition, in the present invention, the guide portion provides a cold and hot water machine having a cup washing function, characterized in that the cleaning nozzle is configured to wash the appearance of the cup is drawn.

In addition, in the present invention, the ultrasonic cleaning unit is formed with a cup receiving groove for receiving the cup to move to the lower side along the guide portion, the cup rotating jig for rotating through the washing water sprayed from the washing nozzle by rotating the cup; An ultrasonic generator for washing the cup introduced into the ultrasonic wave by the rotation of the cup rotating jig by ultrasonic waves; And it provides a cold and hot water machine with a cup washing function, characterized in that it comprises a transfer panel for transferring the cleaning is completed in the ultrasonic generating unit to the cleaning unit.

In addition, in the present invention, the ultrasonic generator is provided with a vibrating device therein provides a hot and cold water heater with a cup cleaning function, characterized in that to radiate ultrasonic waves of an inaudible frequency of 20,000Hz or more.

In addition, in the present invention, the cup conveying unit is provided with a cup washing function characterized in that it comprises a seating frame on which the clean cup is seated, and a conveying means for conveying the cup provided in the seating frame to the discharge part. To provide.

In addition, in the present invention, the conveying means comprises a link member for transporting the cup is cleaned through the cleaning unit to the lifting means by the link operation, and a rotary link for operating the link member while rotating by a motor It provides a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function characterized in that.

In addition, in the present invention, the discharge portion is the lifting means for elevating the cup conveyed through the cup conveying portion to the upper side; A discharge cylinder for discharging the cup lifted upward to a dispenser of a cold / hot water dispenser; And the cup discharged by the discharge cylinder is arranged in order to provide a cold and hot water machine with a cup washing function, characterized in that it comprises a organizer so that the user can easily use the cup.

In addition, in the present invention, the elevating means is arranged so as to vertically transfer the cup to the upper portion of the cold and hot water machine, and the lifting body composed of a drying unit on the outer surface, and the lower portion of the lifting body is configured to elevate the cup upwards It provides a cold and hot water machine having a cup cleaning function, characterized in that it comprises a lifting cylinder.

In addition, in the present invention, the drying unit includes a drying apparatus for drying the cup, which has been cleaned by the cleaning unit by hot air, and a sterilizing apparatus for sterilizing a plurality of cups which are constructed by being in close contact with the outer surface of the lifting means. It provides a cold and hot water machine having a cup washing function, characterized in that.

In addition, in the present invention, the sterilization apparatus provides a cold and hot water machine with a cup cleaning function, characterized in that the UV sterilization lamp for sterilizing through ultraviolet light.

In addition, in the present invention, it is provided in the lower portion of the main frame is provided with a cold water heater with a cup washing function, characterized in that the filtration unit for further purifying the washing water used in the guide portion, the ultrasonic cleaning unit.

In addition, in the present invention, the filtration unit is a reservoir for storing the washing water and foreign substances generated during washing; Purification network for purifying the wash water stored in the reservoir; And it provides a cold and hot water machine having a cup washing function, characterized in that it comprises a supply pump for supplying the purified washing water to the washing nozzle.

In addition, in the present invention, the washing nozzle is provided with a plurality of the guide portion, the ultrasonic cleaning unit and the washing unit, respectively, provides a cold and hot water machine having a cup washing function, characterized in that to supply the washing water by a high-pressure jet method. .

According to the present invention, it is possible to reuse after washing using a small amount of water while using as a synthetic resin cup without using a disposable cup, and can reduce the environmental damage by reducing the frequency of use of the disposable cup, disposable There is an effect that can reduce the processing cost of the cup.

In addition, according to the present invention, the stainless steel cup is built in the product is taken out and put into use after being automatically cleaned and UV sterilized and stored in the product can be used to take out at any time again and the process of washing the cup with the naked eye can see It can be used with confidence.

In addition, according to the present invention, by reducing the frequency of the use of disposable cups not only reduce environmental damage, but also reduce the disposal cost of the cup waste used for single-use disposable and can automatically clean the cup in one place, so the volume of the product is reduced to restaurants and It can be installed anywhere in the rest area.

1 is a front view schematically showing a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 2 is a side view schematically showing a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
3 and 4 are a perspective view schematically showing a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the ultrasonic cleaning unit of the cold and hot water heater with a cup cleaning function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
6 is a view showing a process of operating the cup transfer unit of the cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup cleaning function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
7 is a view showing a process of discharging the cup in the cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup cleaning function according to an embodiment of the present invention,
8 is a view showing the operation of the cold water heater equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to designate the same or similar components throughout the drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

1 is a front view schematically showing a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side view schematically showing a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, 3 and 4 are perspective views schematically showing a cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the ultrasonic cleaning unit of the cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention 6 is a view showing a process of operating the cup conveying unit of the cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a cup in the cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention 8 is a view illustrating a process of discharging a cup of a cold / hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A view showing the same process.

As shown, the cold and hot water machine equipped with the cup washing function of the present invention is formed on the lower side of the dispenser to supply hot water and cold water, the cup inlet 110, the lower portion of the cup inlet 110 is a cup used Ultrasonic cleaning unit 120 is configured to be connected to one side of the ultrasonic cleaning unit 120, the ultrasonic cleaning unit 120 to clean the falling cup, the cleaning unit 130 for cleaning the cup, the cleaning cup is transferred to the dispenser side It comprises a cup transfer unit 140, a drying unit 150, which is configured on one surface of the cup transfer unit 140, the drying unit 150 for drying the finished cup and the discharge unit 160 for discharging the dried cup.

The cup inlet 110 is a user collecting hot water or cold water through a dispenser, and recovering the cup for washing. The cup inlet 110 is formed at one side of the lower part of the dispenser.

The lower side of the cup inlet 110, the guide portion 112 is configured to guide the recovered cup through the sliding motion using its own weight without using a separate power to the ultrasonic cleaning unit 120.

The guide part 112 communicates with the opened lower side of the cup inlet 110, and a predetermined inclination is formed so that the recovered cup can be transferred to the ultrasonic cleaning unit 120 by sliding. It is formed to be inclined downward from the ultrasonic cleaning unit 120 side. The guide portion 112 is preferably configured with a washing nozzle 180 to be described later to wash the appearance of the recovered cup.

Ultrasonic cleaning unit 120 is installed in the main body frame 102 of the cold and hot water heater, as shown in Figure 5, the cup rotating jig 122 for receiving and rotating the cup moving downward along the guide portion 112 and The ultrasonic wave generator 124 generates ultrasonic waves to clean the cups introduced through the cup rotation jig 122 by ultrasonic waves.

Cup rotation jig 122 is formed in the lower side of the guide portion 112 is formed with a plurality of cup receiving groove 126 spaced apart at regular intervals along the circumference to accommodate the cup falling through the guide portion 112.

The cup rotation jig 122 is rotatably installed in the main body frame 102 of the cold and hot water heater, and is configured to be positioned at an upper portion of the opening of the ultrasonic generator 124, and receives the rotational force from the driving motor to receive the cup receiving groove 126. By rotating the cup accommodated in the washing by the high pressure injection method of the washing nozzle 180 is made to be completely washed in a short time through the ultrasonic wave.

The ultrasonic generator 124 is rotatably installed at an upper portion of the upper portion of which the cup rotating jig 122 is opened, and the washing water is stored therein, and is connected to an ultrasonic vibrator therein so that the cup rotating jig 122 is ultrasonically connected. It is a component for cleaning the rotating cup by).

The ultrasonic cleaning unit 120 of the present invention emits powerful energy while generating and extinguishing tens of millions of cavitation (CAVITATION) every second when radiating ultrasonic waves having an inaudible frequency of 20,000 Hz or more in the wash water. Its chemical and thermal effects are accompanied by the destruction of, thus promoting the chemical reaction of the washing liquid and increasing the dispersing action so that the washing can be completed in a short time without any damage to the surface and the inside of the object.

In addition, one side of the ultrasonic generator 124 is connected to the transfer panel 128 formed to be inclined by a predetermined angle in order to transfer the cup is cleaned by the ultrasonic wave to the cleaning unit 130.

The cleaning unit 130 is the first cleaning is completed by the washing nozzle 180 installed in the guide portion 112, by the washing nozzle 180 and the ultrasonic generator 124 installed in the ultrasonic cleaning unit 120. As a component for rinsing by receiving the cup having the second washing is completed by the transfer panel 128 is formed to extend on one side of the ultrasonic generator 124, is installed in the main body frame 102 of the cold and hot water heater, sterilized water A plurality of washing nozzles 180 for spraying the high pressure injection method is provided to be spaced apart at regular intervals so that the cups transferred from the transfer panel 128 are cleaned by sterilizing water.

Here, the washing nozzle 180 is a component for injecting the washing water in a high pressure spray method, in particular, the washing nozzle 180 is configured in the cleaning unit 130 is preferably spraying sterilized water in a high pressure spray method, but is not limited thereto. It is not.

The cup transfer unit 140 is a component for transferring the cleaned cup to the discharge unit 160, which is configured at one side of the cleaning unit 130, and a seating frame 142 on which the cup that has passed through the cleaning unit 130 is seated. And a transport means 144 configured to be disposed under the seating frame 142 to sequentially transport the cup to the discharge unit 160.

Here, as shown in Figure 6, the transfer means 144, the link member 146, the link member 146 for transporting the cup is cleaned through the cleaning unit 130 to the lifting means 162 by the link operation. It is configured to include a rotary link 148 to operate.

The transfer means 144 is connected to the rotary link 148 to the motor capable of forward and reverse rotation, the link member 146 is operated in accordance with the rotation direction of the rotary link 148 to clean the cleaning unit 130 Passed cup is sequentially transferred from the seating frame 142 to the lifting means 162.

The discharge unit 160 is configured on one side of the dispenser cups transferred from the cup transfer unit 140, formed in a position opposite from the cup inlet 110, the user can easily transfer the cup transferred by the cup transfer unit 140 It is a component that is arranged and settled for use.

The discharge unit 160 has a lifting means 162 for lifting the cup transferred to the upper side through the transfer means 144 of the cup transfer unit 140 in the lower portion, the upper cup is dispenser of the hot and cold water dispenser The discharge cylinder 164 to be discharged to the discharge chamber and the cup discharged by the discharge cylinder 164 are arranged in sequence so that the user can easily use the cup.

In addition, the elevating means 162 is arranged so that the cup to be vertically transported to the upper portion of the hot and cold water heater when the cup is sequentially seated on the seating frame 142 of the cup transfer unit 140 is transferred by the transfer means 144. The lifting body 161 and the lifting body 161 is configured to include a lifting cylinder 163 for lifting the cup upward.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the discharge cylinder 164 configured at the upper portion of the discharge unit 160 is a component that guides the cup lifted upward along the lifting main body 161 to the cleaning table 166. When the discharge cylinder 164 is fixedly coupled to the main frame 102 and the cup is lifted to the upper side of the elevating body 161, the discharge cylinder 164 is operated to the lifting body 161 side to hold the outer surface of the cup while operating to the lower side. And after grasping the outer surface of the cup is lifted up and transported to the organizer 166 to allow the user to use the cup more conveniently.

Here, the outer surface of the elevating body 161 is configured with a drying unit 150 for drying and sterilizing the finished cup.

As described above, the drying unit 150 includes a drying apparatus 152 for drying the cleaned cups by hot air, and a sterilizing apparatus 154 for sterilizing a plurality of cups which are constructed by being in close contact with the outer surface of the lifting body. It is configured to include.

The drying apparatus 152 is configured on one side of the elevating body 161 but spaced at regular intervals to supply hot air into the elevating body 161 by an external power source. It is a device for drying.

In addition, the sterilization apparatus 154 sterilizes through ultraviolet rays mainly used to sterilize water, air, food surface, etc., and is configured to be in close contact with the outer surface of the elevating body 161 to remove various bacteria remaining in the elevating cup. Sterilization.

Such sterilizer 154 is a component of the nucleic acid (DNA) in the cell by UV irradiation is broken by the energy of the ultraviolet light, bacteria and viruses die, and the moisture around the cell nuclei is H + and It is preferable that the OH radical be separated into OH and the OH radical is a UV germicidal lamp that causes cell walls to be fatally damaged and kills bacteria and viruses by stimulating neighboring water molecules to break the balance of water molecules. However, it is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, in the cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function of the present invention, it is preferable to configure the filtration unit 170 to wash a plurality of cups using a minimum number of washing water, and to clean and reuse the washed washing water.

Filtration unit 170 is a reservoir 176 for storing the wash water used through the guide portion 112 and the ultrasonic cleaning unit 120 configured in the cup inlet 110 and various foreign substances generated during washing, and the like, and Purification network 172 for purifying the contaminated washing water stored in the reservoir 176, and the supply pump 174 for supplying the washing nozzle 180 for reuse of the washing water purified by the purification network 172 It is configured to include.

As shown in FIG. 8, the cold / hot water machine equipped with the cup washing function of the present invention configured as described above moves the cup drawn through the cup inlet 110 to move downward along the guide 112. 180) to perform the first wash.

Then, when the movement to the bottom end of the guide 112 is completed, it is inserted into the cup receiving groove 126 formed in the cup rotation jig 122 of the ultrasonic cleaning unit 120, while the cup rotation jig 122 is rotated The ultrasonic generator 124 enters the inside, and at this time, the second washing is performed by the washing nozzle 180 and the washing is performed by ultrasonic waves.

In addition, the cup, which has been cleaned by the ultrasonic generator 124, enters the cleaning unit 130 along the transfer panel 128, and a rinsing operation is performed through the cleaning nozzle 180 configured in the cleaning unit 130. The rinsing-completed cup is transferred to the discharge unit 160 through the transfer means 144 of the cup transfer unit 140.

In addition, the discharge unit 160 performs drying and sterilization of the cup through the drying unit 150 while lifting the cup supplied from the cup transfer unit 140 upward, and arranging the table 166 through the discharge cylinder 164. ), The user can use a sanitary cup that has been cleaned, cleaned, dried and sterilized.

The present invention can be reused after washing using a small amount of water while using a plastic cup without using a disposable cup, and can reduce the environmental damage by reducing the frequency of use of the disposable cup, disposable cup The processing cost of the product can be reduced, and the stainless steel cup is built into the product, and when it is taken out and put into use, the product is automatically cleaned and stored under UV sterilization and can be taken out and used again at any time. The product can be used with confidence by customers, reducing the use of disposable cups, not only to reduce environmental damage, but also to reduce the disposal costs of cup waste used for single-use disposable annually, and to provide water purifiers and dryers in one place. Reduced volume, sticking to restaurants and rest areas You will need to install there not.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

110: cup inlet 112: guide
120: ultrasonic cleaning unit 122: cup rotation jig
124: ultrasonic generator 126: cup receiving groove
128: transfer panel 130: cleaning unit
140: cup transfer part 142: seating frame
144: transfer means 146: link member
148: rotary link 150: drying unit
152: drying apparatus 154: sterilizer
160: discharge part 161: elevating body
162: lifting means 163: lifting cylinder
164: discharge cylinder 166: arranging table
170: filter unit 172: purification network
174: supply pump 176: reservoir
180: cleaning nozzle

Claims (11)

In the cold and hot water machine equipped with a cup washing function,
A cup inlet configured in the main frame of the cold / hot water machine, into which a cup is inserted, and a guide configured to transfer the cup downward;
An ultrasonic cleaning unit configured at the lower part of the guide unit to wash with washing water supplied by a washing nozzle and washing the drawn cup by ultrasonic waves;
A cleaning unit for cleaning the cup, which has been cleaned by the ultrasonic cleaning unit, through washing water supplied from the cleaning nozzle;
A cup transfer unit which transfers the cup having been cleaned through the cleaning unit;
In order to vertically transfer the cup conveyed through the cup conveying unit to the upper side to move vertically to the upper portion of the cold and hot water machine, and the lifting body composed of a drying unit on the outer surface, the lower body of the elevating body is configured to the upper cup Lifting means consisting of a lifting cylinder for lifting and lowering, the discharge cylinder for discharging the upper and lowered cups to the dispenser of the cold and hot water dispenser and the cup discharged by the discharge cylinders are arranged in order to facilitate the user to use the cup Discharge part consisting of; And
Cup hot and cold water heater with a cup washing function, characterized in that it comprises a drying unit which is configured on the outer surface of the discharge portion to dry and sterilize the lifting cup.
The method of claim 1,
The guide portion has a cup washing function, characterized in that the cleaning nozzle is configured to wash the appearance of the incoming cup.
The method of claim 1,
The ultrasonic cleaning unit
A cup receiving groove for receiving a cup moving downward along the guide part, the cup rotating jig rotating the cup to wash through the washing water sprayed from the washing nozzle;
An ultrasonic generator for washing the cup introduced into the ultrasonic wave by the rotation of the cup rotating jig by ultrasonic waves; And
Transfer panel for transferring the cleaning is completed in the ultrasonic generator to the cleaning unit
Cup hot and cold water equipped with a cup washing function characterized in that it comprises a.
The method of claim 3, wherein
The ultrasonic generator is a cold water heater equipped with a cup washing function, characterized in that the oscillation device is configured to radiate an ultrasonic wave of an inaudible frequency of 20,000Hz or more.
The method of claim 1,
The cup conveying unit is provided with a cup washing function, characterized in that it comprises a seating frame on which the clean cup is seated, and a conveying means for transferring the cups provided in the seating frame to the discharge unit.
The method of claim 5, wherein
The conveying means
The cup cleaning function is characterized in that it comprises a link member for transporting the cup is cleaned through the cleaning unit to the lifting means by the link operation, and a rotary link to operate the link member while rotating by a motor Cold and hot water machine.
delete delete The method of claim 1,
The drying unit
And a sterilizing apparatus for sterilizing a plurality of cups which are constructed by being in close contact with the outer surface of the elevating means and drying the cup which has been cleaned by the washing unit by hot air. Cold and hot water machine.
The method of claim 1,
It is configured in the lower part of the main frame to purify the wash water used in the guide portion, the ultrasonic cleaning unit, the storage tank for storing the washing water and foreign substances generated during the cleaning, and the purification processing network for purifying the washing water stored in the storage tank And a filtration unit including a supply pump for supplying the purified washing water to the washing nozzle.
The method of claim 1,
The washing nozzle has a cup washing function, characterized in that the guide unit, the ultrasonic cleaning unit and the cleaning unit are each provided with a plurality of high-pressure spraying to supply the washing water.

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