Device for rinsing a container or other kitchen utensil

Abstract

A device for rinsing a container or other kitchen utensil, the device including a rinsing pan equipped with a spray nozzle for a rinsing liquid, the spray nozzle being supplied with the rinsing liquid by a supply line that is part of the device, and the rinsing pan being provided with an outlet for discharging the rinsing liquid. The device includes a chamber which delimits an at least partially closed space above the rinsing pan, the chamber having a passage opening for introducing the container in order to rinse it, and for removing the container after rinsing.

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         16 . A device for rinsing a container or other kitchen utensil, said device comprising a rinsing tray equipped with a nozzle for spraying a rinsing liquid, said spray nozzle being supplied with rinsing liquid by a supply duct that said device comprises, said rinsing tray being equipped with an outlet for draining rinsing liquid, characterized in that said device comprises a chamber which delimits a space that is at least partially closed above said rinsing tray, said chamber having a through-opening for introducing said container in order to rinse it and for removing the container after rinsing. 
     
     
         17 . The device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said through-opening has a circular section. 
     
     
         18 . The device as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein said through-opening with a circular section has a diameter of substantially between 8 and 25 cm. 
     
     
         19 . The device (as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein said through-opening has a peripheral bulge. 
     
     
         20 . The device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said through-opening is realized in a direction that is inclined relative to a horizontal axis, such that the container has to be introduced into said chamber from the bottom upwardly. 
     
     
         21 . The device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said chamber is at least partially spherical. 
     
     
         22 . The device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said chamber is substantially spherical and at least partially forms said rinsing tray. 
     
     
         23 . The device as claimed in  claim 21 , wherein said substantially spherical chamber has a diameter of substantially between 20 and 80 cm. 
     
     
         24 . The device as claimed in  claim 22 , wherein said device comprises a stand on which said chamber is positioned, and said chamber comprises a second opening which at least partially forms said drain outlet and a third opening to which said spray nozzle is fastened. 
     
     
         25 . The device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said chamber is made of a transparent material. 
     
     
         26 . The device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said spray nozzle is a nozzle mounted so as to be movable between a position for dispensing pressurized liquid and a rest position, said dispensing position being actuated when pressure is exerted on said nozzle. 
     
     
         27 . The device as claimed in  claim 26 , wherein said spray nozzle has a plurality of arms disposed in a star shape. 
     
     
         28 . The device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said device comprises a removable receptacle that is able to receive waste. 
     
     
         29 . The device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said device comprises a tank connected to said liquid drain, said tank being able to receive said liquid that is drained and being removable. 
     
     
         30 . The device as claimed in  claim 29 , wherein said device comprises a filling detector for said receptacle.