JPH0497785A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To wash a whole body of a comforter or blanket by making the outside diameter of a washing net for housing the comforter or blanket larger than the inside diameter of the balanced section of the net and the upper end section of the net to be engaged with the lower end section of the balanced section so that the whole body of the washing net housing the comforter or blanket can be dipped in a washing liquid. CONSTITUTION:A balanced section 22 which is protruding in a washing tank 13 and has a nearly doughnut-like shape is provided in the upper section of the tank 14. When washing is performed on a comforter, blanket 23, etc., put in the tank 14 after it is contained in a washing net 24 for housing a comforter, blanket, etc., the outside diameter of the net 24 is made larger than the inside diameter of the balanced section 22. Accordingly, the part of the comforter or blanket in the upper section of the washing net 22 is surely dipped in a washing liquid, because the upper end section of the net 24 is engaged with the lower end section of the balanced section 22, floating of the net 24 is prevented, and the washing water level (a) is set higher than the lower end surface of the section 22. Therefore, the comforter or blanket can be washed entirely.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing machine for effectively washing futons, blankets, etc.

Conventional technology The configuration of a conventional FC day machine is shown in FIG.

As shown in the figure, a water receiving tank 2 is provided in the main body 1, and a washing tub 4 having a stirring blade 3 at the inner bottom is rotatably provided in the water receiving tank 2. The rotational force of the motor 6 is applied to the speed reduction mechanism 5 that selectively switches and rotationally drives the washing tub 4 and the stirring blades 3. The configuration is such that the signal is transmitted via a pulley 9.

During the washing process, the deceleration mechanism section 6 transmits drive to the stirring blade 3 side to form a water flow in the washing tub 4. This water flow is controlled by a control device 1 that controls the rotation of the motor 6.
0 makes it possible to generate various water currents, and when washing futons, blankets, etc., insert it into the washing net 11 and insert it into the washing tub 4.
I was supposed to take it inside and wash it.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, when washing futons and blankets with such conventional washing machines, the futons and blankets float,
As the rotation in the washing liquid became weaker, the tops of futons and blankets were washed without being immersed in the washing liquid. As a result, the cleaning power was reduced, making it impossible to perform sufficient cleaning.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a washing machine that can wash large items such as futons and blankets.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a donut-shaped balance section that protrudes inward from the washing tub at the top of the washing tub, and also reduces the outer diameter of the washing net for storing laundry. is larger than the inner diameter of the balancing section, and is further provided with water level setting means for setting the washing water level above the lower end surface of the balancing section.

Function The present invention has the above-described structure, and when washing futons, blankets, etc. using a washing net, the outer diameter of the washing net is larger than the inner diameter of the balancing part, so that the upper end of the washing net does not balance. The part of the futon, blanket, etc. located at the upper part of the washing net is attached to the lower end and prevents the washing net from floating up, and the water level setting means sets the washing water level above the equilibrium lower end surface. Also, it must be immersed in the washing liquid, and as a result, the whole thing can be washed.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

As shown in the figure, a washing tub 14 is rotatably provided in a water receiving tank 13 provided in a main body 12, and a stirring blade 15 is rotatably disposed at the inner bottom of the washing tub 14. The rotational force of the motor 17 is applied to the speed reduction mechanism section 16 that selectively switches and rotationally drives the washing tub 14 and the stirring blades 15. The power is transmitted via the pulley 20, and the rotation of the motor 17 is controlled by the operation control device 21.

During the washing/rinsing process, the deceleration mechanism section 16 uses the stirring blades 15
The driving force is transmitted to the washing tub 14 to form a water flow in the washing tub 14. Various types of water streams can be generated by adjusting the reversal time of the stirring blades 15, and the operation control device 21 divides the water streams suitable for various cleaning items into multiple stages, making it possible to select them.

Further, a substantially donut-shaped balance portion 22 is provided at the top of the washing tub 14 and is convex inward from the washing tub 14. The washing net 24 for storing futons, blankets 23, etc. is the washing tub 1.
4, the outer diameter of the washing net 24 is larger than the inner diameter of the balance section 22. Therefore, when washing, if you put the washing net 24 with 23 people's futons and blankets into the washing tub 14 and then add water, the futons and blankets 23 will try to float, but the upper end of the washing net 24 will not touch the lower end of the equilibrium part 22. Therefore, it will not rise any higher.

In addition, the washing water level a is set above the lower end surface of the balance section 22 by a water level setting means (not shown), so that parts such as the futon and blanket 23 located at the upper part of the washing net 24 are also exposed to the washing liquid and the rinsing water. It is meant to be immersed.

According to the above configuration, conventionally, the upper part of the futon, blanket 23, etc. was not immersed in the washing liquid and rinsing water during washing, resulting in areas that could not be washed, resulting in uneven washing.

In addition, in an attempt to soak the upper part of the futon or blanket 23 in the washing liquid or rinsing water, the reversal time of the stirring blade 15 was lengthened to form a strong water flow to draw the futon or blanket 23 into the water, but the It is impossible to submerge in
Because of the strong water flow, the frictional force against the cloth also increases, causing increased damage to the cloth, making it impossible to provide an effective cleaning effect. However, in this embodiment, since it is possible to constantly soak in the washing liquid and rinse water, the upper part of the futon or blanket 23 can also be washed, the uneven washing of the upper part and the lower part can be reduced, and furthermore, the reversing time can be shortened. This makes it possible to wash even with a weak stream of water, making it possible to perform effective washing that can reduce fabric damage.

Furthermore, conventionally, when rinsing, overflow rinsing was often performed in which water was constantly poured over the futon or blanket 23, which required a large amount of water, but the upper part of the futon or blanket 23 was constantly soaked even during rinsing. Therefore, there is no need to rinse overflow, and effective rinsing is possible while reducing the amount of water used.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above description of the embodiments, according to the washing machine of the present invention, when large items such as futons and blankets are washed using the washing net, the outer diameter of the washing net is equal to the inner diameter of the equilibrium part. Since the laundry net is made larger so that the upper end touches the lower end of the balance, the entire laundry net containing futons, blankets, etc. is always immersed in the washing liquid. Therefore, it is possible to wash the upper and lower parts of laundry items such as futons and blankets evenly.

In addition, since the laundry is constantly immersed in the washing liquid and rinsing water by the water level setting means, a strong water flow is created unlike conventional methods.
Even if the laundry is not drawn into the water, a weak stream of water is sufficient, so it is possible to reduce the amount of fabric damage. Furthermore,
The top of the laundry can be thoroughly rinsed without having to scrub the overflow during rinsing, reducing water consumption and saving water.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of main parts of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
The figure is a sectional view of the same washing machine, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a conventional washing machine. 14... Washing tub, 15... Stirring blade, 1
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...Operation control device, 22... Balance section, 23
...futons and blankets (laundry), 24...
- Laundry net, a...Washing water level. Name of agent: Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano and 1 other person15
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Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A washing machine in which a substantially donut-shaped balancing part is provided above the washing tub and is convex inward from the washing tub, and the outer diameter of a laundry net for storing laundry is larger than the inner diameter of the balancing part. (2) The washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising water level setting means for setting the washing water level in the washing tub above the lower end surface of the balance section.