CN110924079A - Steam generator and washing machine - Google Patents
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Abstract
The application provides a steam generator and a washing machine, which comprise a shell and a pressure relief part, wherein the shell is provided with a pressure relief hole, the pressure relief part is arranged on the pressure relief hole, a water storage cavity is arranged in the shell, the pressure relief hole is communicated with the water storage cavity, and when the steam generator is flushed, the pressure relief part can block the communication between the water storage cavity and the external environment; after the steam generator is flushed, the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole. The embodiment of the application provides a steam generator can stop after washing at steam generator, guarantees that unnecessary water is discharged from steam generator is interior, has effectively solved the interior excessive problem of depositing water of steam generator, and then when having solved reuse steam, the problem of steam outlet water spray.
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Technical Field
The application belongs to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly relates to a steam generator and a washing machine.
Background
The existing part of washing machines have a steam ironing function, and in the use process of the steam ironing function, high-temperature and high-pressure steam generated by a steam electric heating device has higher requirements on a steam generator. After steam generator used up, impurity such as inside production scale deposit, in order to wash steam generator, need toward steam generator in the water injection, often because water injection speed is too fast, lead to the air in the steam generator to be whole ejecting, after stopping the water injection, the water pressure in the steam generator is less than outside atmospheric pressure, leads to the water in the steam generator can't follow the gap outflow, full water in the steam generator. When the steam function is used again, water is sprayed out from the steam outlet, so that the function of the steam generator is influenced, and the steam ironing effect is weakened.
Disclosure of Invention
Therefore, the technical problem that this application will be solved lies in providing a steam generator, washing machine, can guarantee that unnecessary water is discharged in the steam generator from steam generator after steam generator stops washing, has effectively solved the interior excessive problem of depositing water of steam generator, and then when having solved reuse steam, the problem of steam outlet water spray.
In order to solve the problems, the application provides a steam generator which comprises a shell and a pressure relief part, wherein the shell is provided with a pressure relief hole, the pressure relief part is arranged on the pressure relief hole, a water storage cavity is arranged in the shell, the pressure relief hole is communicated with the water storage cavity, and when the steam generator is flushed, the pressure relief part can block the communication between the water storage cavity and the external environment; after the steam generator is flushed, the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole.
Preferably, the pressure relief part comprises a pressure relief cover and a valve core, the pressure relief cover is buckled on the outer side of the pressure relief hole, a first channel is arranged on the pressure relief cover, the valve core is arranged at the first channel, and when the steam generator is flushed, the valve core closes the first channel to block the water storage cavity from being communicated with the external environment; and after the steam generator is flushed, the valve core opens the first channel so as to enable the water storage cavity to be communicated with the external environment.
Preferably, the valve core comprises a guide section and a blocking section, the guide section is arranged in the pressure relief hole, the pressure relief cover is buckled outside the blocking section, the blocking section is positioned at one end of the guide section close to the first channel, and when the steam generator is flushed, the valve core closes an opening of one side of the first channel close to the pressure relief hole so as to block the communication between the pressure relief hole and the first channel; and after the steam generator is flushed, the valve core is separated from the first channel, so that the pressure relief hole is communicated with the first channel.
Preferably, the cross-sectional area of the blocking section is larger than the cross-sectional area of the guiding section.
Preferably, the plugging section and the guiding section are arranged coaxially.
Preferably, the cross-sectional area of the blocking section is greater than the cross-sectional area of the first channel.
Preferably, the pressure relief hole includes a constricted section and an expanded section, the expanded section is located on one side of the constricted section close to the pressure relief cover, the cross sectional area of the guide section is smaller than that of the expanded section, and the cross sectional area of the guide section is larger than that of the constricted section.
Preferably, the pressure relief hole is provided on a top surface of the housing.
Preferably, the shell is provided with a mounting groove, the pressure relief cover is arranged in the mounting groove, and a sealing element is arranged between the pressure relief cover and the bottom of the mounting groove.
Preferably, the pressure relief portion comprises a control valve which is closed to block the water storage chamber from communicating with the external environment when the steam generator is flushed; and after the steam generator is flushed, the control valve is opened, so that the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole.
Preferably, the steam generator further comprises a power part, and the power part is used for driving the pressure relief part to move so as to block the communication between the water storage cavity and the external environment when the steam generator is flushed; after the steam generator is flushed, the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole.
In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine including the above-described steam generator.
Advantageous effects
The steam generator provided by the embodiment of the invention can ensure that redundant water is discharged from the steam generator after the steam generator stops flushing, effectively solves the problem of excessive water storage in the steam generator, and further solves the problem of water spraying at a steam outlet when steam is reused.
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FIG. 1 is an exploded side view of an embodiment of the present application;
FIG. 2 is a top view of an embodiment of the present application;
fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the present application.
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1. a housing; 11. a pressure relief vent; 12. a low level probe; 13. an overflow port; 14. a steam outlet; 15. an electric heater; 21. a pressure relief cover; 22. a first channel; 23. a valve core; 24. a screw; 3. and a seal.
Detailed Description
Referring to fig. 1 to 3 in combination, according to an embodiment of the present application, a steam generator includes a housing 1 and a pressure relief portion, where the housing 1 is provided with a pressure relief hole 11, the pressure relief portion is disposed on the pressure relief hole 11, a water storage cavity is disposed in the housing 1, the pressure relief hole 11 is communicated with the water storage cavity, and when the steam generator is flushed, the pressure relief portion can block the communication between the water storage cavity and an external environment; when the completion is washed steam generator back, the water storage chamber can pass through pressure release hole 11 and external environment's intercommunication can stop after washing at steam generator, guarantees unnecessary water and discharges in steam generator, has effectively solved the interior excessive problem of depositing water of steam generator, and then when having solved reuse steam, the problem of steam outlet 14 water spray.
Further, when the steam generator is flushed, tap water enters the water storage cavity, the water fills the whole water storage cavity rapidly due to the fact that the water pressure of the tap water is large, then the water is discharged into the washing machine barrel from the steam outlet 14 and the overflow port 13, the water pushes the pressure relief portion to block the pressure relief hole 11 due to the fact that the water pressure in the water storage cavity is large, the sealing effect is achieved, and the water cannot leak out of the shell 1 from the pressure relief hole 11.
Further, when water inflow is stopped, the pressure in the water storage cavity is reduced to natural atmospheric pressure, the pressure relief portion falls down due to gravity, the water storage cavity is communicated with the atmosphere at the moment, the atmosphere enters the water storage cavity to balance the atmospheric pressure, the pressure relief effect is achieved, and water above the overflow opening 13 can flow out through the overflow opening 13.
Furthermore, the steam generator is also provided with a low liquid level probe 12, an overflow port 13, a steam outlet 14 and an electric heater 15, the low liquid level probe 12 is arranged at the upper part of the shell 1, the steam outlet 14 is arranged at the upper part of the shell 1, the overflow port 13 is arranged at the middle position, the electric heater 15 is arranged at the lower part,
the pressure relief part comprises a pressure relief cover 21 and a valve core 23, the pressure relief cover 21 is buckled on the outer side of the pressure relief hole 11, a first channel 22 is arranged on the pressure relief cover 21, the valve core 23 is arranged at the first channel 22, and when the steam generator is flushed, the valve core 23 closes the first channel 22 to block the water storage cavity from being communicated with the external environment; when the steam generator is completely flushed, the valve core 23 opens the first channel 22, so that the water storage cavity is communicated with the external environment. Through setting up pressure relief cover 21 and case 23, can realize when washing steam generator, case 23 closes first passageway 22, after finishing washing steam generator, case 23 opens first passageway 22, and then realizes after steam generator stops washing, guarantees unnecessary water and discharges from steam generator, has effectively solved the interior excessive problem of depositing water of steam generator, and then when having solved reuse steam, the problem of steam outlet 14 water spray.
Further, the pressure relief hole 11 is disposed on the top surface of the housing 1, when the steam generator is flushed, the valve element 23 moves upward to block the first channel 22, and after the steam generator is flushed, the valve element 23 falls due to gravity and the atmospheric pressure at the top thereof to separate from the first channel 22.
Further, the valve element 23 is made of rubber.
Further, the pressure relief cover 21 is fixed to the housing 1 by screws 24.
The valve core 23 comprises a guide section and a blocking section, the guide section is arranged in the pressure relief hole 11, the pressure relief cover 21 is buckled outside the blocking section, the blocking section is positioned at one end of the guide section close to the first channel 22, and when the steam generator is flushed, the valve core 23 blocks an opening of one side of the first channel 22 close to the pressure relief hole 11 so as to block the communication between the pressure relief hole 11 and the first channel 22; when the steam generator is completely flushed, the valve core 23 is separated from the first channel 22, so that the pressure relief hole 11 is communicated with the first channel 22. Through setting up the direction section, can guarantee the steady motion of case 23, through setting up the shutoff section, can guarantee the leakproofness of case 23 and first passageway 22.
Further, the axial section of the spool 23 is substantially T-shaped.
Further, the guide section is vertically arranged on the bottom surface of the plugging section.
Further, the guide section can move up and down in the pressure relief hole 11.
Further, the first passage 22 is vertically disposed.
The plugging section and the guiding section are coaxially arranged, so that the stable movement of the valve core 23 is ensured.
The cross-sectional area of the plugging section is larger than that of the guide section. The cross-sectional area of the blocking section is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first channel 22. The sealing property of the spool 23 with the first passage 22 can be ensured.
Further, the cross section is a horizontal section in this embodiment.
The pressure relief hole 11 comprises a necking section and an expanding section, the expanding section is located at one side of the necking section close to the pressure relief cover 21, the cross section area of the guiding section is smaller than that of the expanding section, and the cross section area of the guiding section is larger than that of the necking section. Through setting up the flaring section, guarantee that the direction section can be in the steady operation of vertical direction internal stability, through setting up the section of reducing a mouth, when case 23 whereabouts, can sit on the top surface of the section of reducing a mouth.
Further, the necking section and the flaring section are coaxially arranged, and the flaring section is located above the necking section.
Be provided with the mounting groove on the casing 1, pressure relief cover 21 sets up in the mounting groove, pressure relief cover 21 with be provided with sealing member 3 between the tank bottom of mounting groove. The provision of the seal 3 prevents air leakage.
Further, the sealing member 3 is a sealing rubber ring.
As another embodiment, the pressure relief portion includes a control valve that closes to block the water storage chamber from communicating with the external environment when the steam generator is flushed; after the steam generator is flushed, the control valve is opened, so that the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole 11.
Further, a control valve is provided in the housing 1, an upstream side of the control valve communicates with the relief hole 11, and a downstream side of the control valve communicates with the outside atmosphere.
As another embodiment, the steam generator further comprises a power part, wherein the power part is used for driving the pressure relief part to move so as to block the communication between the water storage cavity and the external environment when the steam generator is flushed; after the steam generator is flushed, the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole 11.
Further, the power portion includes a motor and a driving rod, the motor drives the driving rod to further drive the valve core 23 to ascend or descend, when the valve core 23 ascends to the limit position, the first passage 22 can be blocked by the valve core 23, and when the valve core 23 descends to the limit position, the first passage 22 can be separated from the valve core 23. The lifting or lowering of the animal by means of the motor and the drive rod is prior art and will not be described in detail here.
In another aspect of the present embodiment, there is provided a washing machine including the steam generator described above.
The steam generator provided by the embodiment of the invention can ensure that redundant water is discharged from the steam generator after the steam generator stops flushing, effectively solves the problem of excessive water storage in the steam generator, and further solves the problem that the steam outlet 14 sprays water when the steam is reused.
It is readily understood by a person skilled in the art that the advantageous ways described above can be freely combined, superimposed without conflict.
The present invention is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments shown and described, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features herein disclosed. The foregoing is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and it should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several modifications and variations can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present application, and these modifications and variations should also be considered as the protection scope of the present application.
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1. A steam generator is characterized by comprising a shell (1) and a pressure relief part, wherein a pressure relief hole (11) is formed in the shell (1), the pressure relief part is arranged on the pressure relief hole (11), a water storage cavity is formed in the shell (1), the pressure relief hole (11) is communicated with the water storage cavity, and when the steam generator is flushed, the pressure relief part can block the communication between the water storage cavity and the external environment; after the steam generator is flushed, the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole (11).
2. The steam generator according to claim 1, wherein the pressure relief portion comprises a pressure relief cover (21) and a valve core (23), the pressure relief cover (21) is buckled outside the pressure relief hole (11), a first channel (22) is arranged on the pressure relief cover (21), the valve core (23) is arranged at the first channel (22), and when the steam generator is flushed, the valve core (23) closes the first channel (22) to block the water storage cavity from communicating with the external environment; when the steam generator is flushed, the valve core (23) opens the first channel (22) so as to enable the water storage cavity to be communicated with the external environment.
3. The steam generator according to claim 2, characterized in that the valve core (23) comprises a guiding section and a blocking section, the guiding section is arranged in the pressure relief hole (11), the pressure relief cover (21) is buckled outside the blocking section, the blocking section is arranged at one end of the guiding section close to the first channel (22), and when the steam generator is flushed, the valve core (23) blocks the opening of the first channel (22) at one side close to the pressure relief hole (11) so as to block the communication between the pressure relief hole (11) and the first channel (22); when the steam generator is flushed, the valve core (23) is separated from the first channel (22) so that the pressure relief hole (11) is communicated with the first channel (22).
4. The steam generator of claim 3, wherein the cross-sectional area of the plugging section is greater than the cross-sectional area of the guiding section.
5. The steam generator of claim 3, wherein the plugging section is disposed coaxially with the guiding section.
6. The steam generator of claim 3, wherein the cross-sectional area of the plugging section is greater than the cross-sectional area of the first channel (22).
7. The steam generator of claim 3, wherein the pressure relief vent (11) includes a converging section and a diverging section, the diverging section being located on a side of the converging section adjacent to the pressure relief cover (21), the cross-sectional area of the pilot section being smaller than the cross-sectional area of the diverging section, the cross-sectional area of the pilot section being larger than the cross-sectional area of the converging section.
8. The steam generator according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressure relief hole (11) is provided on a top surface of the case (1).
9. The steam generator according to claim 1, wherein a mounting groove is provided on the housing (1), the pressure relief cover (21) is disposed in the mounting groove, and a sealing member (3) is disposed between the pressure relief cover (21) and a groove bottom of the mounting groove.
10. The steam generator of claim 1, wherein the pressure relief portion includes a control valve that closes to block communication of the water storage cavity with an external environment when the steam generator is flushed; and after the steam generator is flushed, the control valve is opened, so that the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole (11).
11. The steam generator of claim 1, further comprising a power part for moving the pressure relief part to block the water storage cavity from communicating with an external environment when the steam generator is flushed; after the steam generator is flushed, the water storage cavity can be communicated with the external environment through the pressure relief hole (11).
12. A washing machine characterized by comprising the steam generator according to any one of claims 1 to 11.
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