WO2017111396A1

WO2017111396A1 - Expandable ultrasonic cleaning apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2017111396A1
Application number: PCT/KR2016/014787
Authority: WO
Inventors: 유인목
Original assignee: 주식회사 삼우에스피; 김정현
Priority date: 2015-12-21
Filing date: 2016-12-16
Publication date: 2017-06-29
Also published as: KR101618168B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to an expandable ultrasonic cleaning apparatus and, more specifically, to an expandable ultrasonic cleaning apparatus, which cleans objects to be cleaned by using an ultrasonic wave, allows a cleaning container, in which the objects to be cleaned are cleaned, to be detachably coupled to a main body part provided with a control part so that only the cleaning container can be replaced without replacing the whole part because of a breakdown of an ultrasonic transducer and the like, enables the control part to be separated from and coupled to the main body part so that the control part can be easily inspected, maintained and repaired, and can be expanded and used according to a change in the number of objects to be cleaned or in the cleaning thereof.

Description

Extended Ultrasonic Cleaner

The present invention relates to an extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus, and more particularly, to wash the object to be cleaned using ultrasonic waves, so that the cleaning tank in which the object is washed and the main body portion provided with the control unit can be detachably coupled. It is possible to replace only the washing tank without any replacement due to the failure of the ultrasonic vibrator, and to make the control unit separate and combined with the main body so that the inspection, maintenance and repair of the control unit can be easily performed. The present invention relates to an extended ultrasonic cleaning device for expanding and using according to the quantity or washing change.

In general, the ultrasonic cleaning device uses ultrasonic waves to clean objects to be cleaned, such as vegetables, fruits, tableware, precious metals, and various parts.

Such, the ultrasonic cleaning device has the advantage of separating the contaminants, such as oil, foreign matters, etc., on the object to be cleaned without using a detergent, and can remove detergents or pesticides.

However, the conventional ultrasonic cleaning apparatus has a problem in that it is difficult to expand and use it according to the quantity of water to be cleaned or the washing change.

In addition, there is a problem that must be replaced in accordance with the failure of the ultrasonic vibrator.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, the object of the present invention is to expand the ultrasonic wave to be used to expand the washing according to the number of washes, washing changes, etc. while washing the object to be cleaned using ultrasonic waves It is to provide a cleaning device.

Another object of the present invention is to expand the ultrasonic cleaning device to replace only the cleaning tank without replacement of all due to the failure of the ultrasonic vibrator so that the washing tank in which the washing of the object to be cleaned and the control unit is provided can be detachably coupled. To provide.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus for allowing the control unit to be separated and coupled to the main body unit so that inspection, maintenance, and repair of the control unit can be easily performed.

The problem to be solved of the present invention is not limited to those mentioned above, other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is an extended ultrasonic cleaning device for washing the object to be cleaned using ultrasonic waves, the inlet which the washing water is introduced from the outside, the discharge unit is provided with the discharge water is discharged, The washing tank is opened and the washing water supplied from the inlet portion is stored inward, while the washing water is washed; An ultrasonic generator provided in the washing tank and generating ultrasonic waves; A control unit for controlling the ultrasonic wave generation unit and supporting the washing tank; And a connection part electrically connecting the control part and the ultrasonic wave generator, wherein the connection part is provided in the washing tank, and a first connector electrically connected to the ultrasonic wave generation part; A second connector provided on the main body and electrically connected to the control unit; And first connection means for electrically connecting the first and second connectors, wherein the first connection means is a pair of third detachably coupled to the first and second connectors and electrically connected to each other. It provides an extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus comprising a connector.

The apparatus may further include a purifying part for filtering foreign substances from the used wash water used to wash the washed object, wherein the purifying part comprises: a used water discharge part for discharging the washing water used for washing the washed object in the washing tank; A use water inlet unit allowing the use wash water discharged from the use water discharge unit to be re-introduced into the washing tank; A circulation pipe having one end connected to the use water discharge portion and the other end connected to the use water inlet; A filter unit connected to the circulation pipe and configured to purify the used wash water discharged from the washing tank; And a circulation pump connected to the circulation pipe so as to be located between the filter part and the other end of the circulation pipe.

The washing tank according to the present invention further includes a side wall extending downward from the bottom surface and having the first connector, wherein the main body portion has an upper space in which an upper side is opened and the side wall is drawn inwardly; A casing having a lower space positioned below the upper space and accommodating the control portion, wherein the casing has a front and a rear surface, and an outflow inlet through which the control portion is introduced or drawn out is formed on the front surface thereof; While communicating with the upper and lower spaces on the rear surface, the first connector introduced into the upper space and the second connector provided in the lower space are exposed to the outside to allow the pair of connectors to be exposed from the outside. A hollow is formed to be coupled to the connector.

The main body according to the present invention further includes a cover which opens and closes the hollow and the connecting means is provided. The connecting means includes the pair of third connectors as the cover blocks the hollow. The ultrasonic wave generation unit and the control unit are electrically connected to the first and second connectors, or the pair of third connectors are separated from the first and second connectors as the cover opens the hollow. The electrical connection between the unit and the control unit is characterized in that the release.

The connection part according to the present invention further includes a second connection means for connecting the second connector and the control unit, wherein the second connection means is provided on the inner rear side of the lower space, and the second connector A fourth connector electrically connected to the fourth connector; And a fifth connector connected to the control unit so as to face the fourth connector, wherein the fifth connector is coupled to the fourth connector as the control unit is introduced into the outlet opening, and the control unit is connected to the outlet. It is characterized in that separated from the fourth connector as it is drawn out from the inlet.

In addition, further comprising a support for supporting the body portion, the support portion, the base frame on which the body portion is seated; A plurality of legs supporting the base frame; And a plurality of casters provided under the plurality of legs.

The apparatus may further include a singular or plural connection ports provided in the main body and electrically connected to the control unit, wherein the connection port is configured to connect the plurality of extended ultrasonic cleaning devices by separate connection cables. It features.

According to the present invention, first, while washing the object to be cleaned using ultrasonic waves, there is an effect that can be extended to use according to the number of washes, washing changes, and the like.

Second, since the washing tank in which the washed object is washed and the main body portion provided with the control unit can be detachably coupled, only the washing tank can be replaced without replacing all of them due to the failure of the ultrasonic vibrator.

Third, the control unit can be separated and coupled to the main body, thereby making it easy to check, maintain, and repair the control unit.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 and 2 are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view of the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

3 and 4 are a rear perspective view and a rear view of the open lid in the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

5 is a perspective view showing the connection portion in the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a bottom perspective view showing a washing tank in the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 7 is a front view showing the casing in the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 8 is a side view showing a control unit in the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

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

Referring to Figures 1 to 8, the present invention is an extended ultrasonic cleaning device (1) for washing the object to be cleaned using ultrasonic waves, washing water is accommodated, while the washing tank 10, the washing of the object to be cleaned, Is provided in the washing tank 10, the ultrasonic generator 20 for generating ultrasonic waves, the control unit 30 for controlling the ultrasonic generator 20 is provided, the main body portion 40 for supporting the washing tank 10 And a connecting part 50 connecting the control part 30 and the ultrasonic wave generating part 20.

The object to be cleaned may be made of vegetables, fruits, tableware, precious metals, or various parts, and the washing water is preferably made of water.

The washing tank 10 may be formed in various shapes such as a circular shape when the upper part is opened to receive the washing water inward, and viewed from the top, but is preferably formed in a rectangular shape.

3 to 4, the washing tank 10 has an inlet 11 through which the washing water is introduced from the outside and an outlet 12 through which the washing water is discharged.

The inlet 11 may be composed of an inlet pipe 14 having a first opening and closing valve 13, the outlet 12 is composed of a discharge pipe 16 is provided with a second opening and closing valve 15. Can be.

The extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus 1 may further include a purifying unit 60 for filtering foreign substances from the used wash water used for washing the object to be cleaned.

As shown in FIG. 3, the purification unit 60 is discharged from the used wash water discharge unit 61 and the used wash water discharge unit 61 to discharge the washing water used to wash the washed object from the washing tank 10. Use water inlet 62 to allow the use wash water to be re-introduced into the washing tank 10, one end of which is connected to the use water outlet 61, and the other end is connected to the use water inlet 62. Pipe 63, connected to the circulation pipe 63 and between the filter portion 64 for purifying the use wash water discharged from the washing tank 10 and between the filter portion 64 and the other end of the circulation tube 63 It includes a circulation pump (65) connected to the circulation pipe (63) to be located at.

The discharge part 61 may be formed of a first connecting pipe 61b having a third open / close valve 61a, and the inlet 62 may have a second connecting pipe provided with a fourth open / close valve 62a. 62b.

The filter unit 64 may be formed in various forms known in the art for removing the foreign matter contained in the wash water used.

The circulating pump 65 is driven by power supplied from the outside, and according to the driving, the washing water discharged from the washing tank 10 is purified and re-introduced into the washing tank 10.

The extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus 1 may further include a lid 70 for opening and closing an upper portion of the washing tank 10 opened as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

The ultrasonic generator 20 includes a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 21 provided on the lower surface of the cleaning tank 10 as shown in FIG.

The plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 21 may be connected to the lower surface of the washing tank 10 by bonding or the like, and generate ultrasonic waves while being driven under the control of the controller 30.

Since the ultrasonic vibrator 21 is already known and used, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The connecting portion 50 is provided in the washing tank 10, as shown in Figures 4 to 5, the first connector 51, the main body portion 40 is electrically connected to the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 21 ) And a second connector 52 which is electrically connected to the controller 30, and first connection means 53 which electrically connects the first and

second connectors

51 and 52.

The connecting portion 50 is not electrically connected between the washing tank 10 and the main body portion 40 without replacing the extended ultrasonic cleaning device (1) according to the failure of the ultrasonic generator 20, etc. Only the cleaning tank 10 can be replaced.

The first connector 51 is preferably made of a male connector, and may be electrically connected to the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 21 while being connected to a cable including a power supply line or a printed circuit board.

The second connector 52 is preferably made of a male connector, and may be electrically connected to the controller 30 by a cable including a power supply wire, a printed circuit board, or the like.

The first connecting means 53 is detachably coupled to the first and

second connectors

51 and 52 and includes a pair of third connectors 54 electrically connected to each other.

The pair of third connectors 54 are preferably made of female connectors, and may be electrically connected to each other while being connected to a printed circuit board as shown in FIG. 5.

Thus, the controller 30 and the ultrasonic generator 20 may be electrically connected by coupling between the first and

second connectors

51 and 52 and the pair of third connectors 54.

The washing tank 10 includes a side wall 17 extending downward from the bottom as shown in FIG. 6, and the first connector 51 is preferably provided on the rear surface of the side wall 17. .

The side wall 17 may have a quadrangular shape, and the first connector 51 may be buried in the rear side of the side wall 17 so as not to protrude outward from the side wall 17.

For example, the first connector 51 is embedded into the rear side of the side wall 17, and the side wall 17 is coupled to the first connector 51 while the third connector 54 is retracted. A coupling hole 17a may be formed.

The side wall 17 is provided with a support plate 18 to which the lower portions of the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 21 are fixed inward, and the upper portions of the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 21 are in contact with the lower surface of the washing tank 10. Can be adjacent to each other.

The main body 40 has an upper space 42 in which an upper portion thereof is opened, and the side wall 17 is introduced into an inner portion thereof, and a lower space positioned below the upper space 42 and in which the controller 30 is accommodated. A casing 41 having 43.

A branch plate 44 is formed between the upper and

lower spaces

42 and 43 to form an upper surface of the lower space 43 together with the bottom surface of the upper space 42.

As shown in FIG. 1, the casing 41 may be connected to each other by a binding means 45 including the washing tank 10 and a cicada ring.

The binding means 45 may bind between the casing 41 and the washing tank 10, thereby preventing shaking and the like during the washing process.

As shown in FIG. 2, the casing 41 communicates with the lower space 43 on the front and rear surfaces, respectively, and the outlet opening 46 and the upper and

lower spaces

42 and 43 in which the control unit 30 is accommodated. The first connector 51 and the second connector 52 provided in the lower space 43 are exposed to the outside while being in communication with the upper space 42, the pair of third As the connector 54 is inserted, a hollow 47 is formed to be coupled to the first and

second connectors

51 and 52.

The main body portion 40 further includes a cover 48 for blocking the hollow 47 as shown in FIG. 3, and the first connecting means 53 has the cover (as shown in FIG. 5). It is preferred to be provided at 48).

The cover 48 may be provided with a handle 49 at the rear thereof for coupling with the casing 41 and detaching from the casing 41.

The cover 48 may be coupled to the casing 41 by a fastener including a bolt or a screw.

The cover 48 is coupled to the casing 41, that is, the pair of third connectors 54 are coupled to the first and

second connectors

51 and 52 as the hollow 47 is blocked. The ultrasonic generator 20 and the controller 30 are electrically connected.

On the contrary, the cover 48 is detached from the casing 41, that is, the pair of third connectors 54 are separated from the first and

second connectors

51 and 52 by opening the hollow 47. The electrical connection between the ultrasonic generator 20 and the controller 30 is released while being separated.

The controller 30 is accommodated in the lower space 43 through the outlet 46 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and receives power from the outside to control the ultrasonic wave generator 20. .

The control unit 30 may be provided with a power switch 31, an output control switch 32, a time control switch 33 and a display unit 34 on the front.

The power switch 31 applies or cuts off power supplied from the outside to the ultrasonic generator 20, and the output control switch 32 adjusts the output of the ultrasonic generator 20.

The time control switch 33 adjusts the driving time of the ultrasonic generator 20, and the display unit 34 displays an operation state according to the switch operation.

The connection part 50 further includes second connection means 55 connecting the second connector 52 and the control part 30.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the second connecting means 55 is provided on the rear surface of the lower space 43 and is electrically connected to the second connector 52. And a fifth connector 57 connected to the rear of the control unit 30 and coupled to the fourth connector 56.

The fourth connector 56 is preferably made of a male connector, and the fifth connector 57 is preferably made of a female connector. As shown in FIG. 7, the fourth connector 56 is connected to the front and rear surfaces of the printed circuit board. Can be electrically connected.

The fourth connector 56 is coupled to the fifth connector 57 as the controller 30 enters the outlet opening 46 while facing the fifth connector 57, and the controller 30 is connected to the fourth connector 57. Is separated as it is withdrawn from the outlet 46.

The control unit 30 may be provided with a single or a plurality of withdrawal knobs 35 on the front as shown in FIGS. 1 to 2 and 8.

Accordingly, the control unit 30 can be easily withdrawn from the state coupled to the outlet opening 46 in accordance with the artificial pull in the state holding the withdrawal handle (35).

For this reason, the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus 1 may be easily checked, separated, replaced and combined with the control unit 30.

The extended ultrasonic cleaning device 1 may further include a heater device for heating the washing water accommodated in the washing tank 10.

The heater device is called before the ultrasonic cleaning of the object to be cleaned and the foreign matter laminated on the surface of the object to be called to improve the cleaning efficiency.

The extended ultrasonic cleaning device 1 may further include an air supply device for supplying air to the cleaning tank 10 to dry the cleaned object in the ultrasonically cleaned state.

The air supply device may have a form in which air is supplied to and discharged from the washing tank 10 through the inlet 11 and the outlet 12 in a state in which the washing water is not supplied from the outside.

Since the heater device and the air supply device are operated by the control of the controller 30 and may be formed in a known general form, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus 1 may further include a singular or plural connection ports 80 provided in the casing 41 as shown in FIGS. 3 to 4.

The connection port 80 may be understood as a connector that is electrically connected to the control unit 30, so that the plurality of the extended ultrasonic cleaning device 1 can be extended while being connected by a separate connection cable.

At this time, the extended ultrasonic cleaning device 1 is the overall control by the control unit provided in any one of the extended ultrasonic cleaning device of the plurality of extended ultrasonic cleaning device 1 while the setting work for the control unit 30 together. It can be done.

This is to improve the problem that the washing tank 10 is not made to cope with changes in the quantity of the water to be cleaned due to the predetermined size.

In addition, according to the characteristics of the object to be cleaned in a plurality of extended ultrasonic cleaning device (1), so that the process such as cleaning, drying, cooling, transport, etc. may be performed sequentially.

The extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus 1 may further include a support unit 90 supporting the main body 40 and the cleaning tank 10.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the support part 90 includes a base frame 91 on which the main body part 40 is seated, a plurality of legs 92 supporting the base frame 91, and a plurality of legs. It includes a plurality of casters 93 provided in the lower portion of the leg (92).

The plurality of casters 93 allows the movement for the use, storage, etc. of the extended ultrasonic cleaning device 1 to be smoothly performed before and after washing the object to be cleaned.

Thereby, the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus 1 may be connected to be driven in conjunction with, of course, moving to another process, etc. after the washing of the object to be cleaned.

What has been described above is only an embodiment for carrying out the extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus according to the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, the subject matter of the present invention as claimed in the following claims Without departing from the scope of the present invention, any person having ordinary skill in the art will have the technical spirit of the present invention to the extent that various modifications can be made.

Claims

Extended ultrasonic cleaning device for cleaning the object to be cleaned using ultrasonic waves,

A washing tank provided with an inlet part through which the washing water is introduced from the outside and a discharge part through which the washing water is discharged, the upper part of which is opened and the washing water supplied from the inlet part is stored inside, and the washing water is washed;

An ultrasonic generator provided in the washing tank and generating ultrasonic waves;

A control unit for controlling the ultrasonic wave generation unit and supporting the washing tank; And

Includes a connection for electrically connecting the control unit and the ultrasonic wave generation unit,

The connecting portion,

A first connector provided in the washing tank and electrically connected to the ultrasonic wave generating unit;

A second connector provided on the main body and electrically connected to the control unit; And

A first connection means for electrically connecting the first and second connectors,

The first connection means,

An extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus comprising a pair of third connectors detachably coupled to the first and second connectors and electrically connected to each other.
The method of claim 1,

Further comprising a purifying unit for filtering foreign matter from the used wash water used for washing the object,

The purification unit,

A use water discharge part for discharging the washing water used for washing the cleaned object in the washing tank;

A use water inlet unit allowing the use wash water discharged from the use water discharge unit to be re-introduced into the washing tank;

A circulation pipe having one end connected to the use water discharge portion and the other end connected to the use water inlet;

A filter unit connected to the circulation pipe and configured to purify the used wash water discharged from the washing tank; And

And a circulation pump connected to the circulation pipe so as to be located between the filter part and the other end of the circulation pipe.
The method of claim 2,

The washing tank,

It further extends downward from the lower surface, further comprising a side wall provided with the first connector,

The main body portion,

A casing having an upper space, an upper space into which the sidewall is drawn inward, and a lower space positioned below the upper space and accommodated by the controller;

The casing is,

It has a front and rear, and the outlet is formed in the front inlet or withdrawal to the inside of the control unit, the first connector and the lower space which is connected to the upper space and the lower space in communication with the upper space provided on the rear Expanded ultrasonic cleaning apparatus characterized in that the hollow is formed so that the second connector is exposed to the outside to couple the connector to the first and second connectors from the outside.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The main body portion,

Opening and closing the hollow, further comprising a cover provided with the connecting means,

The connecting means,

As the cover blocks the hollow, the pair of third connectors are coupled to the first and second connectors while the ultrasonic generator and the controller are electrically connected to each other.

And the electrical connection between the ultrasonic generator and the controller is released while the pair of third connectors are separated from the first and second connectors as the cover opens the hollow.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The connecting portion,

Further comprising a second connecting means for connecting the second connector and the control unit,

The second connecting means,

A fourth connector provided on an inner rear surface of the lower space and electrically connected to the second connector; And

A fifth connector connected to the control unit so as to face the fourth connector,

The fifth connector,

And the fourth connector is coupled to the fourth connector as the controller is pulled out of the outlet, and separated from the fourth connector as the controller is pulled out of the outlet.
The method of claim 1,

Further comprising a support for supporting the main body,

The support portion,

A base frame on which the main body is seated;

A plurality of legs supporting the base frame; And

Extended ultrasonic cleaning apparatus comprising a plurality of casters provided in the lower portion of the plurality of legs.
The method of claim 1,

Is provided on the main body portion, and further comprises a single or a plurality of connection ports electrically connected to the control unit,

The connection port,

Extended ultrasonic cleaning device, characterized in that to be connected to the plurality of extended ultrasonic cleaning device by a separate connection cable.