CN108950994B

CN108950994B - Washing machine

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Publication number: CN108950994B
Application number: CN201810956460.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王立乾; 周锋; 林丹
Original assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Current assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Priority date: 2018-08-21
Filing date: 2018-08-21
Publication date: 2023-08-15
Anticipated expiration: 2038-08-21
Also published as: CN108950994A

Abstract

The invention discloses a washing machine, which comprises an inner cylinder, wherein lifting ribs are formed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder, and openings for throwing and recycling washing particles are formed on the lifting ribs; and the particle storage box is communicated with the opening and is used for releasing and recycling the washing particles. According to the invention, the lifting ribs are provided with the holes, the holes are communicated with the particle storage box, so that the washing particles are released and recovered through the holes on the lifting ribs, and the washing particles can be accumulated when the inner cylinder rolls due to the fact that the lifting ribs protrude out of the surface of the inner cylinder, so that the washing particles can be recovered better, the recovery efficiency of the washing particles is improved, and the recovery rate is increased.

Description

Washing machine

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, in particular to a washing machine.

Background

In order to improve the cleaning effect, the existing washing machine adopts a washing method that solid particles made of polymer materials are used as a washing medium, and dirt on clothes is adsorbed and absorbed by friction between the solid particles and the clothes, so that the washing function is realized. The washing method can save water by more than 80%, and in addition, the solid particle washing medium can be recycled, so that the washing method has long service life, does not need to be replaced, and is safe and environment-friendly.

The washing machine adopting the particle washing method is generally provided with a storage space for particles, the particles are put into an outer cylinder before washing, after washing, the particles are completely recovered into the storage space of the particles, when the particles are recovered, the inner cylinder is required to rotate at a high speed, and the particles are thrown into the storage space by utilizing centrifugal force, but the method has lower efficiency and can not ensure 100 percent recovery rate of the particles.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to solve the technical problems, the invention discloses a washing machine, which solves the problem of low recovery efficiency of washing particles.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is disclosed a washing machine including: the inner wall of the inner cylinder is provided with lifting ribs, and the lifting ribs are provided with holes for throwing and recycling washing particles; and the particle storage box is communicated with the opening and is used for releasing and recycling the washing particles.

Further, the openings are provided on the sides of the lifting ribs.

Further, the particle storage bin includes: the box, be provided with in the box and be used for accomodating the chamber of accomodating of washing granule.

Further, the particle storage bin further comprises: the fan is used for blowing out washing particles in the storage cavity or sucking the washing particles in the inner cylinder into the storage cavity.

Further, a connecting pipe for transporting the washing particles is further arranged on the inner cylinder, the connecting pipe is provided with a first interface and a second interface, the first interface is communicated with the opening, and the second interface is communicated with the particle storage box.

Further, the washing machine further includes: the first end of the particle recovery pipe is communicated with the particle storage box, and the second end of the particle recovery pipe is communicated with the second interface of the connecting pipe.

Further, the second end of the particle recovery pipe forms a connecting part, an inner cylinder rotating wheel is sleeved on the connecting part of the second end of the particle recovery pipe, the inner cylinder rotating wheel is rotatably connected to the connecting part, and the inner cylinder rotating wheel is in driving connection with the inner cylinder to drive the inner cylinder to rotate.

Further, the particle recovery tube forms a support structure for supporting the inner barrel runner and the inner barrel.

Further, a control valve for communication or isolation is also arranged on the particle recovery pipe.

Further, the second end of the particle recovery pipe is communicated with the second interface of the connecting pipe through a control valve, the inner cylinder runner is provided with a connecting hole matched with the particle recovery pipe, the control valve is positioned in the connecting hole, one end of the control valve is fixedly connected with the particle recovery pipe, and the other end of the control valve is in propping fit with the outer wall of the inner cylinder.

Further, the inside chamber that holds that is formed with of lifting rib, the trompil sets up on the outer wall of lifting rib and with hold the chamber intercommunication, the connecting pipe with hold the chamber intercommunication.

Further, the method further comprises the following steps: and the motor is in driving connection with the inner cylinder rotating wheel.

According to the invention, the lifting ribs are provided with the holes, the holes are communicated with the particle storage box, so that the washing particles are released and recovered through the holes on the lifting ribs, and the washing particles can be accumulated when the inner cylinder rolls due to the fact that the lifting ribs protrude out of the surface of the inner cylinder, so that the washing particles can be recovered better, the recovery efficiency of the washing particles is improved, and the recovery rate is increased.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a structure of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of an inner barrel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the structure of a particle recycling pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention;

legend: 20. an inner cylinder; 21. lifting ribs; 211. opening holes; 212. a receiving chamber; 22. a connecting pipe; 30. a particle storage bin; 31. a case; 311. a storage chamber; 32. a blower; 41. a motor; 42. an inner barrel runner; 421. a connection hole; 50. a particle recovery tube; 51. a connection part; 60. a control valve; 70. the particles are washed.

Detailed Description

The invention is further illustrated, but is not limited to, the following examples.

The invention discloses a washing machine, which comprises an inner cylinder 20 and a particle storage box 30, wherein lifting ribs 21 are formed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder 20, and open holes 211 for putting and recycling washing particles 70 are formed on the lifting ribs 21; the particle storage bin 30 communicates with the opening 211, and the particle storage bin 30 serves to release and recover the washing particles 70. According to the invention, the lifting ribs 21 are provided with the open holes 211, and the open holes 211 are communicated with the particle storage box 30, so that the washing particles 70 are released and recovered through the open holes 211 on the lifting ribs 21, and the washing particles 70 can be accumulated when the inner cylinder 20 rolls due to the fact that the lifting ribs 21 protrude out of the surface of the inner cylinder 20, so that the washing particles 70 can be recovered better, the recovery efficiency of the washing particles 70 is improved, and the recovery rate is increased.

In the above embodiment, the opening 211 is provided on the side of the lifting rib 21. According to the invention, the holes 211 are formed on the side surface of the lifting rib 21, so that the washing particles 70 are accumulated in the rotating process of the inner cylinder 20, and the holes 211 are formed on the side surface of the lifting rib 21, so that the washing particles are recovered into the particle storage box 30, thereby improving the recovery efficiency of the washing particles 70 and increasing the recovery rate. In order to further improve recovery efficiency and recovery rate, the open holes 211 may be provided at the bottom position of the side of the lifting rib 21, more convenient for releasing and recovering the washing particles 70.

In the above embodiment, the particle storage bin 30 includes the bin 31 and the fan 32, the storage chamber 311 for storing the washing particles 70 is provided in the bin 31, the ventilation opening is further provided on the bin 31, the fan 32 is provided on the bin 31 at the position corresponding to the ventilation opening, and the fan 32 is used for blowing out the washing particles 70 in the storage chamber 311 or sucking the washing particles 70 in the inner cylinder 20 into the storage chamber 311. According to the invention, the fan 32 is arranged on the box body 31, so that the washing particles 70 in the accommodating cavity 311 can be blown out or the washing particles 70 in the inner barrel 20 can be sucked into the accommodating cavity 311 through the fan 32, and the washing particles 70 near the lifting ribs 21 can be sucked into the openings 211 by matching with the openings 211 on the lifting ribs 21, so that the washing particles 70 can be better recovered, the recovery efficiency of the washing particles 70 is high, and the recovery rate is increased. Moreover, a more rapid release is also possible when releasing the washing particles 70.

In the above embodiment, the inner tub 20 is further provided with a connection pipe 22 for transporting the washing particles 70, and the connection pipe 22 has a first port communicating with the opening 211 and a second port communicating with the particle storage bin 30.

In the above embodiment, the washing machine further includes the particle recovery pipe 50, the first end of the particle recovery pipe 50 communicates with the particle storage bin 30, and the second end of the particle recovery pipe 50 communicates with the second port of the connection pipe 22. The second end of the particle recovery tube 50 forms a connecting portion 51, the connecting portion 51 at the second end of the particle recovery tube 50 is sleeved with an inner barrel runner 42, the inner barrel runner 42 is rotatably connected to the connecting portion 51, and the inner barrel runner 42 is in driving connection with the inner barrel 20 to drive the inner barrel 20 to rotate. The invention can recycle the washing particles 70 in the inner cylinder 20 to the particle storage box 30 or release the particle storage box 30 to the inner cylinder 20 by arranging the particle recycling pipe 50, and the structure can realize the transportation of the washing particles 70 without influencing the rotation of the inner cylinder 20.

In the above embodiment, the particle recovery tube 50 forms a support structure for supporting the inner barrel runner 42 and the inner barrel 20. The particle recovery pipe 50 is arranged into a bracket structure, has certain strength and fixed position, can support the inner cylinder runner 42 and the bearing, has the function of transporting the washing particles 70, and can also support the inner cylinder runner 42 and the inner cylinder 20, thereby replacing the original structure for supporting the inner cylinder 20, saving the space and being multipurpose.

In the above embodiment, the particle recovery pipe 50 is further provided with a control valve 60 for communication or isolation. The present invention can control the communication and isolation of the particle recovery pipe 50 by the control valve 60, thereby preventing the particles from being skewed and preventing the water from flowing backward.

In the above embodiment, the second end of the particle recovery tube 50 is communicated with the second port of the connection tube 22 through the control valve 60, the inner cylinder runner 42 has the connection hole 421 matched with the particle recovery tube 50, the control valve 60 is located in the connection hole 421, and one end of the control valve 60 is fixedly connected with the particle recovery tube 50, and the other end of the control valve 60 is in abutting fit with the outer wall of the inner cylinder 20. The invention contacts the outer wall of the inner cylinder 20 at the other end of the control valve 60, and the contact surface is smooth to reduce friction, ensure tightness and prevent water backflow.

In the above embodiment, the inside of the lifting rib 21 is formed with the accommodation chamber 212, the opening 211 is provided on the outer wall of the lifting rib 21 and communicates with the accommodation chamber 212, and the connection pipe 22 communicates with the accommodation chamber 212. The accommodating cavity 212 with the hollow structure is arranged in the lifting rib 21, so that the washing particles 70 can be temporarily stored in the accommodating cavity 212 and can be more effectively released and recycled by being matched with the fan 32, thereby improving the release and recycling efficiency and the recycling rate.

In the above embodiment, the motor 41 is drivingly connected to the inner cylinder runner 42.

When the washing machine starts washing, the control valve 60 is opened, the blower 32 blows air into the particle storage bin 30, and the washing particles 70 are blown into the inner tub 20 of the washing machine through the particle recovery pipe 50, the control valve 60, the connection pipe 22, the lifting ribs 21, and the opening 211 in this order, to be mixed with the laundry. After the time T1 is set, the control valve 60 and the fan 32 are closed, meanwhile, the water inlet valve is opened, the water inlet pipeline is used for water inlet, and the motor 41 drives the inner cylinder runner 42 and the inner cylinder 20 of the washing machine to rotate, so that washing, rinsing, dewatering and other procedures are performed. In this process, the washing water is discharged out of the washing machine through a drain valve, a drain line, a tank, a pump, a switching valve, or circulated through an internal circulation pipe.

After the washing and dehydrating process is completed, the motor 41 drives the drum runner 42 and drum 20 to repeatedly rotate clockwise and counterclockwise, so that the washing particles 70 are gathered near the lifting ribs 21. In this process, the blower 32 and the control valve 60 are kept in an opened state, and exhaust is performed to the outside of the particle storage bin 30, and the polymer particles are sequentially recovered into the particle storage bin 30 by suction through the opening 211, the lifting rib 21, the connection pipe 22, the control valve 60, and the particle recovery pipe 50 for the next washing. After the set time T2, the blower 32 and the control valve 60 are closed.

It should be understood that the above-described embodiments of the present invention are provided by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Other variations or modifications of the above teachings will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. Not all embodiments are exhaustive. All obvious changes or modifications which come within the spirit of the invention are desired to be protected.

Claims

1. A washing machine, comprising:

an inner cylinder (20), wherein lifting ribs (21) are formed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder (20), and openings (211) for throwing and recycling washing particles (70) are formed in the lifting ribs (21);

-a particle storage bin (30), said particle storage bin (30) being in communication with said opening (211), said particle storage bin (30) being adapted to release and recover said washing particles (70); the particle storage box (30) comprises a box body (31), wherein a storage cavity (311) for storing the washing particles (70) is arranged in the box body (31);

the inner cylinder (20) is also provided with a connecting pipe (22) for transporting the washing particles (70), the connecting pipe (22) is provided with a first interface and a second interface, the first interface is communicated with the opening (211), and the second interface is communicated with the particle storage box (30);

the washing machine further comprises a particle recovery pipe (50), wherein a first end of the particle recovery pipe (50) is communicated with the particle storage box (30), and a second end of the particle recovery pipe (50) is communicated with a second interface of the connecting pipe (22); the second end of the particle recovery pipe (50) forms a connecting part (51), an inner cylinder rotating wheel (42) is sleeved on the connecting part (51) of the second end of the particle recovery pipe (50), the inner cylinder rotating wheel (42) is rotatably connected to the connecting part (51), and the inner cylinder rotating wheel (42) is in driving connection with the inner cylinder (20) to drive the inner cylinder (20) to rotate.

2. A washing machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that,

the openings (211) are arranged on the side of the lifting rib (21).

3. Laundry washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that said particle storage bin (30) further comprises:

the fan (32), still be provided with the vent on box (31), fan (32) set up on box (31) correspond the vent position department, fan (32) are used for with wash granule (70) in accomodating chamber (311) blow out or with wash granule (70) in inner tube (20) inhale accomodate in chamber (311).

4. Laundry washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the particle recovery tube (50) forms a support structure for supporting the inner drum rotor (42) and the inner drum (20).

5. A washing machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that,

the particle recovery pipe (50) is also provided with a control valve (60) for communication or isolation.

6. The washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that the second end of the particle recovery pipe (50) is communicated with the second interface of the connecting pipe (22) through a control valve (60), the inner cylinder runner (42) is provided with a connecting hole (421) matched with the particle recovery pipe (50), the control valve (60) is positioned in the connecting hole (421), and one end of the control valve (60) is fixedly connected with the particle recovery pipe (50), and the other end of the control valve (60) is in abutting fit with the outer wall of the inner cylinder (20).

7. Laundry washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the lifting rib (21) is internally formed with a housing cavity (212), the opening (211) being provided on the outer wall of the lifting rib (21) and communicating with the housing cavity (212), the connecting pipe (22) communicating with the housing cavity (212).

8. The washing machine as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:

and the motor (41) is in driving connection with the inner cylinder runner (42).