CN117005156A - Washing apparatus and control method for washing apparatus - Google Patents

Washing apparatus and control method for washing apparatus Download PDF

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CN117005156A
CN117005156A CN202210471298.9A CN202210471298A CN117005156A CN 117005156 A CN117005156 A CN 117005156A CN 202210471298 A CN202210471298 A CN 202210471298A CN 117005156 A CN117005156 A CN 117005156A
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赵志强
许升
颜灵智
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Qingdao Haier Washing Electric Appliance Co Ltd
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus and a control method for the washing apparatus. The washing apparatus has a water inlet system comprising: the first pipeline is provided with a water controller for controlling the on-off of the first pipeline; a second pipeline connected in parallel with the first pipeline and having a first end and a second end located upstream of the first end, the first end being connected to the first pipeline and the second end being connected to the treatment agent cartridge, a dispenser and an inflation controller located upstream of the dispenser being provided on the second pipeline; the upstream end of the converging pipeline is communicated with the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively; and a microbubble nozzle configured to generate microbubbles in a fluid flowing therethrough and having an inlet end in communication with the downstream end of the converging conduit and an outlet end in communication with the wash chamber of the wash apparatus. The washing equipment is provided with the inflating branch in the water inlet system, so that sufficient gas supply can be ensured, and a large number of microbubbles are generated in the fluid through the nozzle, so that a better washing effect is obtained.

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Washing apparatus and control method for washing apparatus
Technical Field
The invention relates to the technical field of washing equipment, in particular to washing equipment and a control method for the washing equipment.
Background
Microbubbles (micro-bubbles) generally refer to microbubbles having a diameter of fifty micrometers (μm) or less when the bubbles are generated. Microbubbles may also be referred to as micro-/nano-bubbles, micro-bubbles or nano-bubbles, depending on their diameter range. Microbubbles stay in the liquid for a relatively long time because of their low buoyancy in the liquid. At the same time, the micro-bubbles will shrink under the action of water pressure in the liquid until they break up finally, generating smaller nano-bubbles. In this process, the rising speed of the bubbles becomes slow because they become small, resulting in high melting efficiency. The microbubbles locally generate high pressure and high temperature heat when they are broken, and thus can destroy foreign matters such as organic matters floating in the liquid or adhering to the object. In addition, the contraction process of microbubbles is accompanied by an increase in negative charge, which is typically at a peak state when the microbubbles are 1-30 microns in diameter. These negative charges have a high redox effect and are capable of effectively decomposing contaminants in water. These characteristics provide the microbubbles with a strong cleaning and decontamination capability. At present, microbubbles have been widely used in washing apparatuses such as washing machines.
In order to improve the washing effect, various types of microbubble generating devices are combined in the conventional washing equipment to generate microbubbles in the washing water. However, the water inlet pipeline of the existing washing device is difficult to ensure sufficient gas supply, and thus generation of microbubbles with sufficient content in the fluid is not ensured.
There is a need in the art for a new solution to the above-mentioned problems.
Disclosure of Invention
In order to solve the above problems in the prior art, that is, in order to solve the technical problem that the water inlet pipeline cannot ensure sufficient gas supply in the prior art, the invention provides a washing device. The washing apparatus has a water inlet system comprising: the first pipeline is provided with a water controller for controlling the on-off of the first pipeline; a second pipeline connected in parallel with the first pipeline and having a first end connected to the first pipeline and a second end upstream of the first end connected to a treatment agent cartridge, a dispenser and an inflation controller upstream of the dispenser being provided on the second pipeline; the upstream end of the converging pipeline is communicated with the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively; and a microbubble nozzle configured to generate microbubbles in a fluid flowing therethrough and having an inlet end in communication with the downstream end of the converging conduit and an outlet end in communication with the wash chamber of the washing apparatus.
In the water inlet system of the washing equipment, the first pipeline is connected with the second pipeline in parallel, and after the water from the first pipeline and the fluid from the second pipeline reach the converging pipeline, the water and the fluid can flow to the micro-bubble nozzle together, and foam water containing a large amount of micro-bubbles is formed through the micro-bubble nozzle and sprayed to the outer cylinder and/or the inner cylinder of the washing equipment, namely sprayed into the washing cavity. And an inflation controller is arranged on the second pipeline and used for controlling the gas which can be introduced into the water inlet pipeline so as to ensure sufficient gas supply, improve the mixing degree of gas and water and ensure that sufficient microbubbles are generated in the water through a microbubble nozzle so as to obtain better washing effect.
In a preferred embodiment of the above washing apparatus, the second pipeline includes: the main pipeline is connected with the first pipeline through the first end; and a first branch, a second branch, and a third branch connected to the main pipe at the second end and connected in parallel with each other, the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch being connected to the treating agent cartridge, respectively, wherein the main pipe is provided with the dispenser and the air charge controller upstream of the dispenser, and a switching valve upstream of the air charge controller and controlling fluid communication between the main pipe and each of the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch. Through the arrangement, the washing equipment can treat clothes and the like by using three different clothes treating agents (such as a detergent, a softener and a disinfectant), so that various washing requirements are met, and the use experience of a user is further improved. The switching valve can control the on-off of the main pipeline and the three branches so as to control the throwing of the clothes treating agent. The pipeline design can mix water with the clothes treating agent and gas, generate a large number of microbubbles through the microbubble nozzle to improve the activity of the clothes treating agent, thereby obtaining better treating effect, and can mix water with the gas and rinse the clothes through the microbubble nozzle to form microbubble water so as to obtain better cleaning effect.
In a preferred embodiment of the above washing apparatus, the second pipe includes three first, second, and third extraction pipes connected in parallel to each other, each of the first, second, and third extraction pipes being connected in parallel to the first pipe through the first end and to the treatment agent box through the second end, and the air charge controller and the dispenser downstream of the air charge controller being provided on each of the first, second, and third extraction pipes. Through the arrangement, the washing equipment can treat clothes and the like by using three different clothes treating agents (such as a detergent, a softener and a disinfectant), so that various washing requirements are met, and the use experience of a user is improved.
In the preferred technical scheme of the washing equipment, the dispenser is one of a piston pump, a diaphragm pump or a peristaltic pump, and the inflation controller is an electric three-way valve. Through the arrangement, the throwing of the treating agent and the on-off of the gas in the second pipeline can be controlled. The use of a piston pump or peristaltic pump is beneficial to improving the efficiency of pumping the treating agent into the pipeline and is convenient for adjusting the flow of the treating agent in the pipeline; the electric three-way valve has the advantages of compact structure, light weight, sensitive action, accurate flow characteristic and the like.
In a preferred embodiment of the above washing apparatus, the micro-bubble nozzle includes a micro-bubble generating net and a nozzle body having a cavity of constant diameter along a length direction thereof, and the micro-bubble generating net covers an end face of the outlet end. Through the arrangement, the washing equipment can pump water and gas into the pipeline at high pressure, so that high-speed water flow is formed, a venturi structure is not required to be arranged in the micro-bubble nozzle, the structure of the micro-bubble nozzle is simplified, and the manufacturing cost of the micro-bubble nozzle is reduced.
In a preferred embodiment of the above washing apparatus, the fine bubble generating mesh has a plurality of mesh layers, and the mesh number of each mesh layer is any of 20 to 300 mesh. Through the arrangement, the fine net layers are overlapped to form the micro-bubble generation net, so that the micro-bubble generation net can be ensured to sufficiently and effectively cut bubbles in high-speed water flow, and a large number of micro-bubbles are contained in the fluid, so that the treatment effect on clothes is improved.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, in order to solve the technical problem that the water inlet pipe cannot ensure sufficient gas supply in the prior art, the present invention also provides a control method for a washing apparatus according to any one of the foregoing, and the control method includes: starting the water controller to enable the first pipeline to be filled with water; activating the dispenser to pump fluid in the second line to the converging line; water from the first conduit and fluid from the second conduit flow into the converging conduit and form fluid water therein; the fluid water from the junction line flows through a microbubble nozzle to generate a microbubble fluid; and spraying the micro-bubble fluid into a washing cavity. Through the arrangement, the washing equipment can mix water with the clothes treating agent and gas, and a large number of microbubbles are generated through the microbubble nozzle so as to improve the activity of the clothes treating agent, thereby obtaining better treating effect; the water and the gas can be mixed and micro-bubble water is formed through the micro-bubble nozzle to rinse the clothes, so that a better cleaning effect can be obtained.
In a preferred aspect of the control method for a washing apparatus described above, the second pipe of the washing apparatus includes a main pipe on which the dispenser, the air charge controller upstream of the dispenser, and a switching valve upstream of the air charge controller and controlling fluid communication between the main pipe and each of the first, second, and third branches are provided, and first, second, and third branches connected to the main pipe and connected in parallel with each other, the control method further comprising: controlling the switching valve to cut off the communication between the main pipeline and the first branch, the second branch and the third branch; opening the inflation controller to vent air in the main line; the water from the first pipeline and the gas from the main pipeline flow into the converging pipeline and form bubble water therein; the bubble water from the converging line flows through the micro-bubble nozzle to generate a micro-bubble water fluid; and spraying the micro-bubble water fluid into the washing cavity. Through the arrangement, when the clothes and the like are required to be rinsed, the washing equipment can mix water with gas and pass through the micro-bubble nozzle to form bubble water containing a large amount of micro-bubbles and spray the bubble water like the outer cylinder or the inner cylinder to rinse the clothes so as to obtain a better cleaning effect.
In a preferred aspect of the control method for a washing apparatus described above, the second pipe of the washing apparatus includes a main pipe on which the dispenser and the air charge controller upstream of the dispenser are provided, and a switching valve upstream of the air charge controller and controlling fluid communication between the main pipe and each of the first, second, and third branches, and the first, second, and third branches are connected to the main pipe in parallel with each other, the control method further comprising: controlling the switching valve to communicate the main pipe with one of the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch; the treatment agent from the treatment agent box is pumped into the main pipeline by the dispenser through the branch pipe; water from the first line and treatment agent from the main line flow into the junction line and form a first mixed fluid therein; the first mixed fluid from the junction line flows through the microbubble nozzle to generate a first mixed microbubble fluid; and spraying the first mixed micro-bubble fluid into the washing cavity. Through the arrangement, when the clothes and the like are required to be treated by matching with the clothes treating agent, the second pipeline of the washing equipment can extract the corresponding treating agent, and the corresponding treating agent flows into the converging pipeline to be mixed with water from the first pipeline and then flows to the micro-bubble nozzle together so as to generate foam water containing a large amount of micro-bubbles for treating the clothes and the like, so that the clothes treating effect is enhanced.
In a preferred technical solution of the above control method for a washing apparatus, the control method further includes: opening the inflation controller to vent air in the main line; water from the first conduit and treating agent and gas from the main conduit flow into the converging conduit and form a second mixed fluid therein; flowing the second mixed fluid from the junction line through the microbubble nozzle to generate a second mixed microbubble fluid; and spraying the second mixed micro-bubble fluid into the washing cavity. Through the arrangement, when the clothes and the like are required to be treated by matching with the clothes treating agent, the second pipeline of the washing equipment can extract the corresponding treating agent, simultaneously, gas is introduced into the main pipeline of the second pipeline, and the treating agent and the gas flow into the converging pipeline to be mixed with water from the first pipeline and then flow to the micro-bubble nozzle together so as to generate foam water containing a large amount of micro-bubbles for treating the clothes and the like. The gas is introduced into the pipeline, so that the gas supply is sufficient, the mixing degree of the gas and the water is improved, and the sufficient content of micro bubbles in the water is ensured, so that a better washing effect is obtained.
In a preferred technical solution of the above control method for a washing apparatus, the control method further includes: (a) When the communication time between the main pipeline and one branch reaches a first preset time period, controlling the switching valve to cut off the communication between the main pipeline and the one branch, and simultaneously opening the inflation controller to enable the main pipeline to be ventilated; (b) Closing the inflation controller when the opening time of the inflation controller reaches a second preset time period, and simultaneously controlling the switching valve to enable the main pipeline to be communicated with the branch; repeating steps (a) and (b) until the dosage of the treating agent reaches a predetermined dosage. Through the arrangement, the treatment agent and the gas can be alternately put into the pipeline, namely, after a certain amount of treatment agent is introduced into the main pipeline of the second pipeline, a certain amount of gas is introduced into the main pipeline. The arrangement is beneficial to ensuring that the treating agent and the gas are mixed with water more fully and uniformly, so as to obtain better clothing treatment effect.
In a preferred aspect of the control method for a washing apparatus described above, the second pipe includes three first, second, and third extraction pipes connected in parallel to each other, the air charge controller and the dispenser downstream of the air charge controller are provided on each of the first, second, and third extraction pipes, the control method including: opening the inflation controller on one of the first, second, and third extraction lines to vent air in the one extraction line; activating the dispenser on the one extraction line to pump the treatment agent in the treatment agent cartridge into the one extraction line; water from the first line and gas and treating agent from the one extraction line flow into the converging line and form a second mixed fluid therein; flowing the second mixed fluid from the junction line through the microbubble nozzle to generate a second mixed microbubble fluid; and spraying the second mixed micro-bubble fluid into the washing cavity. Through the arrangement, when the clothes and the like are required to be treated by matching with the clothes treating agent, the washing equipment can pump the corresponding treating agent, simultaneously introduce the gas into the pumping pipeline, and enable the treating agent and the gas to flow into the converging pipeline to be mixed with the water from the first pipeline and then flow to the micro-bubble nozzle together so as to generate foam water containing a large amount of micro-bubbles for treating the clothes and the like. The gas is introduced into the pipeline, so that the gas supply is sufficient, the mixing degree of the gas and the water is improved, and the sufficient content of micro bubbles in the water is ensured, so that a better washing effect is obtained.
In a preferred technical solution of the above control method for a washing apparatus, the control method further includes: the inflation controller is intermittently opened at predetermined time intervals until the dosed amount of the treating agent reaches a predetermined dosed amount. Through the arrangement, the gas is intermittently introduced into the pipeline, so that excessive gas can be prevented from rushing to the micro-bubble nozzle, and the micro-bubble nozzle can be ensured to efficiently and fully cut bubbles.
Solution 1. A washing apparatus, characterized in that it has a water inlet system comprising: the first pipeline is provided with a water controller for controlling the on-off of the first pipeline; a second pipeline connected in parallel with the first pipeline and having a first end connected to the first pipeline and a second end upstream of the first end connected to a treatment agent cartridge, a dispenser and an inflation controller upstream of the dispenser being provided on the second pipeline; the upstream end of the converging pipeline is communicated with the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively; and a microbubble nozzle configured to generate microbubbles in a fluid flowing therethrough and having an inlet end in communication with the downstream end of the converging conduit and an outlet end in communication with the wash chamber of the washing apparatus.
The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second pipeline includes: the main pipeline is connected with the first pipeline through the first end; and a first branch, a second branch, and a third branch connected to the main pipe at the second end and connected in parallel with each other, the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch being connected to the treating agent cartridge, respectively, wherein the main pipe is provided with the dispenser and the air charge controller upstream of the dispenser, and a switching valve upstream of the air charge controller and controlling fluid communication between the main pipe and each of the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch.
The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second pipe includes three first, second, and third extraction pipes connected in parallel with each other, each of the first, second, and third extraction pipes being connected in parallel with the first pipe through the first end and connected to the treating agent cartridge through the second end, the air charge controller and the dispenser downstream of the air charge controller being provided on each of the first, second, and third extraction pipes.
The washing apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the dispenser is one of a piston pump, a diaphragm pump, and a peristaltic pump, and the inflation controller is an electric three-way valve.
The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the microbubble nozzle includes a microbubble generating net and a nozzle body having a cavity of constant diameter along a length direction thereof, and the microbubble generating net covers an end surface of the outlet end.
The washing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the microbubble generating mesh has a plurality of mesh layers, and the mesh number of each mesh layer is any of 20 to 300 mesh.
A control method for a washing apparatus, characterized in that the washing apparatus is the washing apparatus according to any one of aspects 1 to 6, and the control method comprises: starting the water controller to enable the first pipeline to be filled with water; activating the dispenser to pump fluid in the second line to the converging line; water from the first conduit and fluid from the second conduit flow into the converging conduit and form fluid water therein; the fluid water from the junction line flows through a microbubble nozzle to generate a microbubble fluid; and spraying the micro-bubble fluid into a washing cavity.
A control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the second line of the washing apparatus includes a main line and first, second, and third branches connected to the main line and connected in parallel with each other, the main line being provided with the dispenser, the charge controller upstream of the dispenser, and a switching valve upstream of the charge controller and controlling fluid communication between the main line and each of the first, second, and third branches, the control method further comprising: controlling the switching valve to cut off the communication between the main pipeline and the first branch, the second branch and the third branch; opening the inflation controller to vent air in the main line; the water from the first pipeline and the gas from the main pipeline flow into the converging pipeline and form bubble water therein; the bubble water from the converging line flows through the micro-bubble nozzle to generate a micro-bubble water fluid; and spraying the micro-bubble water fluid into the washing cavity.
A control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the second line of the washing apparatus includes a main line and first, second, and third branches connected to the main line and connected in parallel with each other, the main line being provided with the dispenser and the charge controller upstream of the dispenser, and a switching valve upstream of the charge controller and controlling fluid communication between the main line and each of the first, second, and third branches, the control method further comprising: controlling the switching valve to communicate the main pipe with one of the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch; the treatment agent from the treatment agent box is pumped into the main pipeline by the dispenser through the branch pipe; water from the first line and treatment agent from the main line flow into the junction line and form a first mixed fluid therein; the first mixed fluid from the junction line flows through the microbubble nozzle to generate a first mixed microbubble fluid; and spraying the first mixed micro-bubble fluid into the washing cavity.
The control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized by further comprising: opening the inflation controller to vent air in the main line; water from the first conduit and treating agent and gas from the main conduit flow into the converging conduit and form a second mixed fluid therein; flowing the second mixed fluid from the junction line through the microbubble nozzle to generate a second mixed microbubble fluid; and spraying the second mixed micro-bubble fluid into the washing cavity.
The control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized by further comprising: (a) When the communication time between the main pipeline and one branch reaches a first preset time period, controlling the switching valve to cut off the communication between the main pipeline and the one branch, and simultaneously opening the inflation controller to enable the main pipeline to be ventilated; (b) Closing the inflation controller when the opening time of the inflation controller reaches a second preset time period, and simultaneously controlling the switching valve to enable the main pipeline to be communicated with the branch; repeating steps (a) and (b) until the dosage of the treating agent reaches a predetermined dosage.
A control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the second line includes three first, second, and third extraction lines connected in parallel with each other, the air charge controller and the dispenser downstream of the air charge controller being provided on each of the first, second, and third extraction lines, the control method comprising: opening the inflation controller on one of the first, second, and third extraction lines to vent air in the one extraction line; activating the dispenser on the one extraction line to pump the treatment agent in the treatment agent cartridge into the one extraction line; water from the first line and gas and treating agent from the one extraction line flow into the converging line and form a second mixed fluid therein; flowing the second mixed fluid from the junction line through the microbubble nozzle to generate a second mixed microbubble fluid; and spraying the second mixed micro-bubble fluid into the washing cavity.
The control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 12, characterized by further comprising: the inflation controller is intermittently opened at predetermined time intervals until the dosed amount of the treating agent reaches a predetermined dosed amount.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a first embodiment of the washing apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of a second embodiment of the washing apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the structure of an embodiment of a micro-bubble nozzle of the washing apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart of the control method for the washing apparatus of the present invention;
fig. 5 is a flow chart schematically showing a first embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention;
fig. 6 is a flow chart schematically showing a second embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention;
fig. 7 is a flow chart schematically showing a third embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention;
fig. 8 is a flow chart schematically showing a fourth embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention;
fig. 9 is a flow chart schematically showing a fifth embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention.
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1. a washing device; 10. a water inlet system; 11. a first pipeline; 111. a water controller; 12. a second pipeline; 121. a dispenser; 122. an inflation controller; 123. a switching valve; 124. a main pipeline; 241. a first branch; 242. a second branch; 243. a third branch; 244. a first extraction line; 245. a second extraction line; 246. a third extraction line; 13. converging pipelines; 14. a microbubble nozzle; 141. an inlet end; 142. an outlet end; 143. a nozzle body; 144. a fixing part; 145. a positioning part; 146. a spout cap; 20. a treatment agent cartridge; 30. an inner cylinder; 40. an outer cylinder; 50. a housing; 51. a door body; 52. an observation window; 53. sealing the window gasket.
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Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are merely for convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the apparatus or elements must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and the like, are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "disposed," "connected" and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be directly connected, can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can also be communicated with the inside of two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to the specific circumstances.
In order to solve the technical problem that the water inlet pipeline cannot ensure sufficient gas supply in the prior art, the invention provides washing equipment 1. The washing apparatus 1 has a water inlet system 10, said water inlet system 10 comprising: a first pipeline 11, wherein a water controller 111 for controlling the on-off of the first pipeline 11 is arranged on the first pipeline 11; a second pipe 12 connected in parallel with the first pipe 11 and having a first end connected to the first pipe 11 and a second end located upstream of the first end, the second end being connected to the treatment agent cartridge 20, a dispenser 121 and an inflation controller 122 located upstream of the dispenser 121 being provided on the second pipe 12; a merging pipe 13, an upstream end of the merging pipe 13 being communicated with the first pipe 11 and the second pipe 12, respectively; and a micro-bubble nozzle 14, said micro-bubble nozzle 14 being configured to generate micro-bubbles in a fluid flowing therethrough and having an inlet end 141 and an outlet end 142, said inlet end 141 being in communication with the downstream end of said converging conduit 13, said outlet end 142 being in communication with the washing chamber of said washing apparatus 1.
Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a first embodiment of the washing apparatus of the present invention. In one or more embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention is a drum type washing machine. Alternatively, the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention may be a pulsator type washing machine, a drying integrated machine, or other suitable type of washing machine. The washing apparatus 1 comprises a housing 50. A door 51 for allowing a user to load laundry or the like into the drum washing machine is provided on a front side (an operation side facing the user) of the housing 50, and a viewing window 52 for allowing the user to see the inside of the washing machine is further provided on the door 51. A sealing window gasket 53 is further provided between the observation window 52 and the housing 50, and the sealing window gasket 53 is fixed to the housing 50. An outer drum 40 and an inner drum 30 are disposed within the housing 50. The inner barrel 30 is rotatably positioned inside the outer barrel 40, and the inner barrel 30 is connected to the motor by a drive shaft and bearings. Both the tub 40 and the drum 30 belong to the washing chamber mentioned herein.
The washing apparatus 1 of the present invention further has a treating agent cartridge 20. The treating agent box 20 is disposed at the upper left of the drawing of the housing 50 of the washing apparatus 1. Alternatively, the treatment agent cartridge 20 may be disposed at the upper right side of the illustration of the housing 50 or at other suitable locations. The user can open the treating agent cartridge 20 from the outside and add the laundry treating agent into the treating agent cartridge 20. Laundry treatments include, but are not limited to, detergents, softeners, disinfectants. The process cartridge 20 has a first accommodation chamber (not shown) of a leftmost cell in the drawing inside the process cartridge 20, a second accommodation chamber (not shown) of a middle cell in the drawing inside the process cartridge 20, and a third accommodation chamber (not shown) of a rightmost cell in the drawing inside the process cartridge 20. The first accommodation chamber is used for placing the detergent, the second accommodation chamber is used for placing the softener, and the third accommodation chamber is used for placing the disinfectant. In alternative embodiments, the first receiving chamber may also be configured to receive a softener, disinfectant, or other suitable laundry treatment. The second receiving chamber and the third receiving chamber can likewise be designed for the placement of any suitable laundry treatment agent, provided that a reasonable manner of placement of the laundry treatment agent within the treatment agent cartridge 20 is ensured. Alternatively, 2 receiving chambers, or other suitable number of receiving chambers, may be provided in the treating agent cartridge 20 to receive the same or different laundry treating agents, thereby meeting different washing and caring requirements.
As shown in fig. 1, the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention further comprises a water intake system 10. The water intake system 10 includes a first pipe 11, a second pipe 12, a merging pipe 13, and a microbubble nozzle 14. The first pipeline 11 is a water inlet pipeline, the upstream end of the first pipeline 11 can be directly connected to an interface of an external water source, such as a faucet, and a water controller 111 capable of controlling the water flow on-off of the first pipeline 11 is arranged on the first pipeline 11. The water controller 111 is a water pump that pumps water into the first branch 11 at high pressure. In alternative embodiments, the water controller 111 may also be a solenoid valve or other suitable controller. The second conduit 12 includes a main conduit 124, a first branch 241, a second branch 242, and a third branch 243. The first branch 241, the second branch 242, and the third branch 243 are formed in parallel, and the upstream ends of the three branches are connected to the process cartridge 20, and the downstream ends of the three branches and the upstream end of the main line 124 are connected to the switching valve 123. Specifically, the first branch 241 communicates with the first accommodating chamber of the process cartridge 20, the second branch 242 communicates with the second accommodating chamber of the process cartridge 20, and the third branch 243 communicates with the third accommodating chamber of the process cartridge 20. The switching valve 123 is an electric three-way valve, and can control the on-off of the main pipeline 124 and each of the first branch 241, the second branch 242 and the third branch 243. A dispenser 121 and an inflation controller 122 are provided on the main line 124, and the dispenser 121 is disposed downstream of the inflation controller 122. The charge controller 122 is an electrically operated valve and may be configured to supply gas to the main line 124. The dispenser 122 is a piston pump that pumps the treatment agent from the treatment agent cartridge 20 into the main line 124 and pumps the treatment agent and/or the gas from the inflation controller 122 into the main line 124 to the junction line 13. In alternative embodiments, the dispenser 122 may also use a diaphragm pump, peristaltic pump, or other suitable dispensing device.
As shown in fig. 1, the upstream ends of the merging piping 13 are connected to the downstream ends of the first piping 11 and the main piping 124, respectively, and the downstream ends thereof are connected to the microbubble nozzles 14, and the fluid that is led from the first piping 11 and the main piping 124 into the merging piping 13 can be injected into the inner cylinder 30 and/or the outer cylinder 40 of the washing apparatus 1 through the microbubble nozzles 14.
FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a micro-bubble nozzle of the washing apparatus of the present invention. In one or more embodiments, as shown in fig. 1 and 3, the micro-bubble nozzle 14 is secured to the illustrated top of the sealing window pad 53 and forms a fixed connection with the sealing window pad 53. Alternatively, the micro-bubble nozzle 14 may be fixed to the illustrated side or upper portion of the sealing window pad 53. In alternative embodiments, the micro-bubble jet 15 may also form a fixed connection with the outer cartridge 40, or with both the outer cartridge 40 and the sealing window gasket 53. Specifically, the microbubble nozzle 14 has a fixing portion 144 and a positioning portion 145. In one or more embodiments, a securing tube (not shown) is provided on the window gasket 53. The micro-bubble jet 14 can be inserted into the fixed tube of the sealing window gasket 53 and the positioning posts 154 on the micro-bubble jet 15 can be mated with positioning slots (not shown) on the fixed tube to complete the pre-positioning of the micro-bubble jet 14. The fixing portion 144 of the micro bubble nozzle 14 is fixed to the window gasket 53 by screws. In alternative embodiments, the micro-bubble nozzle 14 may also be fixedly coupled to the window gasket 53 and/or the outer barrel 40 by a snap-fit arrangement or other suitable connection.
As shown in FIG. 3, in one or more embodiments, the microbubble nozzle 14 further includes a nozzle body 143, a microbubble generation mesh (not shown), and a nozzle cap 146. The nozzle body 143 has an inlet end 141 and an outlet end 142, and the inlet end 141 communicates with the merging piping 13, and the outlet end 142 communicates with the inner tub 30 or the outer tub 40 of the washing apparatus 1. In one or more embodiments, the interior of the nozzle body 143 has the same diameter along the length of the nozzle body 143. In alternative embodiments, the interior of the nozzle body 143 may also be a venturi structure. A fine bubble generating net is covered and fixed on the end surface of the outlet end 142 of the nozzle body 143. The microbubble generating mesh is capable of cutting bubbles in the fluid to form a plurality of microbubbles in the fluid. In one or more embodiments, the microbubble generating mesh comprises 4 mesh layers. Each mesh layer had a pore density of 120 mesh and was made of a polyester material. The 4 mesh layers are overlapped together to form the micro-bubble generation mesh. In alternative embodiments, the pore density of the mesh layer may also be any number from 20 to 300 mesh. Alternatively, the mesh layer may be made of any other suitable polymer material (e.g., cotton, polypropylene, etc.), or made of a metal material (e.g., stainless steel wire, nickel wire, etc.). In alternative embodiments, the number of layers in the microbubble generating mesh may be any other number, preferably 1-10 layers. The nozzle cap 146 is fixed to the lower portion of the nozzle body 143 near the outlet end 142 by screw connection, and can tightly clamp the micro-bubble generating net between the outlet end 142 and the nozzle cap 146.
Fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of a second embodiment of the washing apparatus of the present invention. As shown in fig. 2, in this embodiment, other configurations of the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, except for the water intake system 10. In one or more embodiments, water intake system 10 includes a first conduit 11, a second conduit 12, a converging conduit 13, and a micro-bubble nozzle 14. The first pipeline 11 is a water inlet pipeline, the upstream end of the first pipeline 11 can be directly connected to an interface of an external water source, such as a faucet, and a water controller 111 capable of controlling the water flow on-off of the first pipeline 11 is arranged on the first pipeline 11. The water controller 111 is a water pump that pumps water into the first branch 11 at high pressure. In alternative embodiments, the water controller 111 may also be a solenoid valve or other suitable controller. The second line 12 includes a first extraction line 244, a second extraction line 245, and a third extraction line 246, and the three extraction lines are connected in parallel with each other and with the first line 11, respectively. The upstream end of the first extraction line 244 communicates with the first accommodation chamber of the process cartridge 20, and a dispenser 121 and an inflation controller 122 are provided on the first extraction line 244. The charge controller 122 is an electrically operated valve and may vent gas into the first pumping line 244. The dispenser 121 is disposed downstream of the inflation controller 122. The dispenser 121 is a piston pump capable of pumping the treatment agent in the first receiving chamber into the first extraction line 244 and pumping the treatment agent and/or the gas introduced by the inflation controller 122 into the junction line 14. The upstream end of the second extraction line 245 communicates with the second accommodation chamber of the process cartridge 20, and is provided with the same dispenser 121 and inflation controller 122 as the first extraction line 244. The upstream end of the third extraction line 246 is in communication with the third accommodation chamber of the process cartridge 20, and is provided with the same dispenser 121 and inflation controller 122 as the first extraction line 244.
As shown in fig. 2, the upstream ends of the merging piping 13 are connected to the downstream ends of the first piping 11, the first extraction piping 244, the second extraction piping 245, and the third extraction piping 246, respectively, and the downstream ends thereof are connected to the microbubble nozzles 14, and the fluid introduced from the first piping 11, the first extraction piping 244, the second extraction piping 245, and the third extraction piping 246 into the merging piping 13 can be injected into the inner cylinder 30 and/or the outer cylinder 40 of the washing apparatus 1 through the microbubble nozzles 14.
In order to solve the technical problem that the water inlet pipeline cannot ensure sufficient gas supply in the prior art, the invention provides a control method for washing equipment 1. The control method comprises the following steps:
starting the water controller to enable the first pipeline to be filled with water (step S1);
activating the dispenser to pump fluid in the second line to the converging line (step S2);
water from the first conduit and fluid from the second conduit flow into the converging conduit and form fluid water therein (step S3);
the fluid water from the junction line flows through a microbubble nozzle to generate a microbubble fluid (step S4);
the microbubble fluid is injected into the wash chamber (step S5).
Fig. 4 is a flow chart schematically showing a control method for a washing apparatus according to the present invention. As shown in fig. 4, in one or more embodiments, after the control method of the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention is started, step S1 is first performed, that is, the water controller 111 is activated to allow the first pipe 11 to be filled with water. The duration of the activation of the water controller 111 depends on the washing requirements, e.g. a suitable period of 2 minutes, or 5 minutes, etc. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S2 is performed, namely to activate dispenser 121 to pump the fluid in second line 12 towards converging line 13. Next, step S3 is performed, namely, water from the first pipe 11 and fluid from the second pipe 12 flow into the merging pipe 13 and fluid water is formed therein. Then, step S4 is performed in which the fluid water from the merging piping 13 flows through the microbubble nozzle 14 to generate a microbubble fluid. Finally, step S5 is performed, i.e. the micro-bubble fluid is injected into the washing chamber, i.e. the micro-bubble fluid is injected into the inner drum 30 and/or the outer drum 40. After step S5 is performed, the control method ends.
Fig. 5 is a flow chart schematically showing a first embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention. In one or more embodiments, as shown in fig. 5, in the configuration of the water intake system 10 of the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention, the second conduit 12 includes a main conduit 124, a first branch 241, a second branch 242, and a third branch 243. When it is desired to wash laundry with a detergent, the control method for the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention starts by first performing step S11, i.e. activating the water controller 111 to let the first pipe 11 water. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S211 is performed, i.e. the switching valve 123 is controlled to bring the main line 124 into communication with the first branch 241. In alternative embodiments, the switching valve 123 may also be controlled to place the main line 124 in communication with the second branch 242 or the third branch 243. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S212 is performed, i.e., the inflation controller 122 is opened to vent the main line 124. In alternative embodiments, this step S212 may also be omitted. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S213 is performed in which the dispenser 121 is activated to pump the treatment agent from the treatment agent cartridge 20 into the main line 124 through the first branch 241 and to pump the treatment agent together with the gas into the merging line 13. At this time, the water in the first line 11 and the treating agent and gas in the main line 124 flow into the merging line 13, respectively. The duration of activation of the water controller 111, the air charge controller 122 and the dispenser 121 may be the same or different. Then, the control method proceeds to step S31, that is, the water from the first line 11 and the treatment agent and gas from the main line 124 flow into the merging line 13, and a mixed fluid is formed therein. Step S41 is then performed in which the mixed fluid from the merging line 13 passes through the microbubble nozzle 14 to generate a mixed microbubble fluid. The mixed fluid contains water, a treating agent and a plurality of bubbles. When the mixed fluid passes through the micro-bubble nozzle 14, the micro-bubble nozzle 14 can cut bubbles therein sufficiently and effectively, so that the mixed fluid contains a large number of micro-bubbles, thereby improving the activity of the laundry treating agent and enhancing the washing effect. Finally, step S51 is performed, i.e., the mixed microbubble fluid is injected into the outer cylinder 40 or the inner cylinder 30. After the execution of step S51, the control method ends, and the washing apparatus 1 washes the laundry using the bubble water containing a large amount of micro bubbles. In alternative embodiments, the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention may also employ such a control method in situations where care is required for the laundry using a softener. Alternatively, the inventive washing apparatus 1 may also employ such a control method in case laundry needs to be treated with a laundry disinfectant or other suitable laundry care agent.
Fig. 6 is a flow chart schematically showing a second embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention. In one or more embodiments, as shown in fig. 6, in the configuration of the water intake system 10 of the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention, the second conduit 12 includes a main conduit 124, a first branch 241, a second branch 242, and a third branch 243. When the laundry is to be rinsed, the control method for the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention starts, and first, step S12 is performed, i.e., the water controller 111 is activated to allow the first pipe 11 to be filled with water. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S221 is performed, i.e. the switching valve 123 is controlled to shut off the communication between the main line 124 and the first branch 241. At this time, the main line 124 is disconnected from the process agent cartridge 20, and no process agent is introduced into the main line 124. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S222 is performed, i.e., the inflation controller 122 is opened to vent the main line 124. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S223 is performed, and the dispenser 121 is activated to pump the gas in the main line 124 to the merging line 13. At this time, the water in the first pipe 11 and the gas in the main pipe 124 of the second pipe 12 flow to the merging pipe 13, respectively. The duration of activation of the water controller 111, the air charge controller 122 and the dispenser 121 may be the same or different. Then, the control method proceeds to step S32, that is, the water from the first pipe 11 and the gas from the main pipe 124 flow into the merging pipe 13 and form bubble water therein. Next, step S42 is performed in which the bubble water from the merging line 13 flows through the microbubble nozzle 14 to generate a microbubble water fluid. When water containing a large number of bubbles passes through the microbubble nozzle 14, the bubbles in the water are sufficiently and effectively cut by the microbubble nozzle 14, forming a large number of microbubbles. Finally, step S52 is performed, in which the fine bubble water is injected into the outer cylinder 40 or the inner cylinder 30. After step S52 is performed, the control method ends. The washing apparatus 1 can obtain a better rinsing effect by washing laundry using bubble water containing a large amount of microbubbles.
Fig. 7 is a flow chart schematically showing a third embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention. In one or more embodiments, as shown in fig. 7, in the configuration of the water intake system 10 of the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention, the second conduit 12 includes a main conduit 124, a first branch 241, a second branch 242, and a third branch 243. After the control method for the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention is started, step S13 is first performed, i.e., the water controller 111 is activated to allow the first pipe 11 to be filled with water. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S231 is performed, namely, the dispenser 121 is activated to pump the fluid in the main line 124 toward the merging line 13. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S232 is performed, and the switching valve 123 is controlled to communicate the main line 124 with the first branch 241 for 2 seconds. In alternative embodiments, the switching valve 123 may be open for a duration of 3 seconds or any other suitable duration. At this time, the water in the first line 11 and the treating agent in the main line 124 flow to the merging line 13, respectively. Then, step S233 is performed in which the control switching valve 123 cuts off the communication between the main pipe 124 and the first branch 241. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S234 is performed, i.e., the inflation controller 122 is opened to vent the main line 124 for 2 seconds. In alternative embodiments, the duration of the inflation controller 122 opening may also be 3 seconds or any other suitable length of time. At this time, the water in the first pipe 11 and the gas in the main pipe 124 flow to the merging pipe 13, respectively. Then, step S235 is performed, i.e., the inflation controller 122 is turned off to stop the ventilation into the main line 124. Next, step S236 is performed, in which the above steps S232 to S235 are repeated until the amount of the treatment agent to be administered reaches a predetermined amount. In one or more embodiments, the predetermined dosage is 20 milliliters and the switching valve 123 can pump 1 milliliter of treatment agent into the converging line 13 each time the main line 124 communicates with the first branch 241. After repeating steps S232 to S235 20 times, the amount of the treatment agent to be added reaches a predetermined amount to be added, step S33 is performed in which the water from the first pipe 11 and the fluid from the main pipe 124 flow into the merging pipe 13 and a mixed fluid is formed therein. Then, step S43 is performed in which the mixed fluid from the merging piping 13 flows through the microbubble nozzle 14 to generate a mixed microbubble fluid. Finally, step S53 is performed, i.e., the mixed microbubble fluid is injected into the outer cylinder 40 or the inner cylinder 30. After step S53 is performed, the control method ends. In alternative embodiments, the predetermined dosage may be 40 milliliters, or any other suitable amount. Preferably, the predetermined dose is 15 to 45 ml.
Fig. 8 is a flow chart schematically showing a fourth embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention. In one or more embodiments, as shown in fig. 8, in the configuration of the water intake system 10 of the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention, the second conduit 12 includes a first extraction conduit 244, a second extraction conduit 245, and a third extraction conduit 246. When it is desired to wash laundry with a detergent, the control method for the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention starts by first performing step S14, i.e. activating the water controller 111 to let the first pipe 11 water. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S241 is performed, i.e., the inflation controller 122 on the first extraction line 244 is opened to vent the first extraction line 244. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S242 is performed, namely, the dispenser 121 on the first extraction line 244 is activated to pump the treating agent in the treating agent cartridge 20 into the first extraction line 244, and the treating agent is pumped to the merging line 13 together with the gas. At this time, the water in the first pipe 11, the treating agent in the first extraction pipe 244, and the gas flow to the merging pipe 13, respectively. The duration of activation of the water controller 111, the air charge controller 122 and the dispenser 121 may be the same or different. Then, the control method proceeds to step S34, that is, the water from the first pipe 11 and the treatment agent and gas from the first extraction pipe 244 flow into the merging pipe 13 and form a mixed fluid therein. Next, step S44 is performed in which the mixed fluid from the merging piping 13 flows through the microbubble nozzle 14 to generate a mixed microbubble fluid. Finally, step S54 is performed, i.e., the mixed microbubble fluid is injected into the outer cylinder 40 or the inner cylinder 30. After step S54 is performed, the control method ends. In an alternative embodiment, the inflation controller 122 and dispenser 121 on the second extraction line 245 may also be opened to pump the treating agent in the second receiving chamber of the treating agent cartridge 20 to treat the laundry. Likewise, the inflation controller 122 and dispenser 121 on the third withdrawal line 246 may also be opened to pump the treating agent in the third receiving chamber of the treating agent cartridge 20 for treating the laundry.
Fig. 9 is a flow chart schematically showing a fifth embodiment of the control method for a washing apparatus of the present invention. In one or more embodiments, in the configuration of the water intake system 10 of the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention, the second conduit 12 includes a first extraction conduit 244, a second extraction conduit 245, and a third extraction conduit 246. After the control method for the washing apparatus 1 of the present invention is started, step S15 is first performed, i.e., the water controller 111 is activated to allow the first pipe 11 to be filled with water. The water controller 111 may be continuously on for 2 minutes, or any other suitable duration. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S251 of intermittently opening the inflation controller 122 on the first extraction line 244 at predetermined time intervals to vent the first extraction line 244 is performed. In one or more embodiments, the inflation controller 122 is turned on every 2 seconds and each turn on lasts for 1 second of inflation time. In an alternative embodiment, the inflation controller 122 is turned on every 1 second and each turn on lasts for 1 second of inflation time. Alternatively, the inflation controller 122 may be opened once at any suitable time interval and inflated for any suitable period of time. Simultaneously or subsequently, step S252 is performed, namely, the dispenser 121 on the first extraction line 244 is activated to pump the treatment agent in the treatment agent cartridge 20 into the first extraction line 244, and the treatment agent is pumped to the merging line 13 together with the gas. The duration of activation of the dispenser 121 is 2 minutes, or any other suitable duration. At this time, the water in the first pipe 11 and the treating agent and the gas in the first extraction pipe 244 flow into the merging pipe 13, respectively. Then, the control method proceeds to step S35, that is, the water from the first pipe 11 and the treatment agent and gas from the first extraction pipe 244 flow into the merging pipe 13 and form a mixed fluid therein. Next, step S45 is performed in which the mixed fluid from the merging piping 13 flows through the microbubble nozzle 14 to generate a mixed microbubble fluid. Finally, step S55 is performed, i.e., the mixed microbubble fluid is injected into the outer cylinder 40 or the inner cylinder 30. After step S55 is performed, the control method ends. In one or more embodiments, the dispenser 121 requires 30 milliliters of treatment agent to be pumped. When the treatment agent dosage reaches 30 milliliters, the dispenser 121 is closed and the inflation controller 122 also stops intermittent venting into the first extraction line 244. In an alternative embodiment, the inflation controller 122 and dispenser 121 on the second extraction line 245 may also be opened to pump the treating agent in the second receiving chamber of the treating agent cartridge 20 to treat the laundry. Likewise, the inflation controller 122 and dispenser 121 on the third withdrawal line 246 may also be opened to pump the treating agent in the third receiving chamber of the treating agent cartridge 20 for treating the laundry.
Thus far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Equivalent modifications and substitutions for related technical features may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such modifications and substitutions will fall within the scope of the present invention.

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1. A washing apparatus, the washing apparatus having a water inlet system, the water inlet system comprising:
the first pipeline is provided with a water controller for controlling the on-off of the first pipeline;
a second pipeline connected in parallel with the first pipeline and having a first end connected to the first pipeline and a second end upstream of the first end connected to a treatment agent cartridge, a dispenser and an inflation controller upstream of the dispenser being provided on the second pipeline;
the upstream end of the converging pipeline is communicated with the first pipeline and the second pipeline respectively; and
A microbubble nozzle configured to generate microbubbles in a fluid flowing therethrough and having an inlet end in communication with the downstream end of the converging conduit and an outlet end in communication with the wash chamber of the washing apparatus.
2. The washing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second conduit comprises:
the main pipeline is connected with the first pipeline through the first end; and
a first branch, a second branch, and a third branch connected to the main pipe at the second end and connected in parallel with each other, the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch being connected to the process cartridge respectively,
wherein the main pipeline is provided with the dispenser, the inflation controller positioned at the upstream of the dispenser, and a switching valve positioned at the upstream of the inflation controller and used for controlling the fluid communication between the main pipeline and each of the first branch, the second branch and the third branch.
3. The washing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second line includes three first, second, and third extraction lines connected in parallel with each other, each of the first, second, and third extraction lines being connected in parallel with the first line through the first end and with the treatment agent cartridge through the second end, the first, second, and third extraction lines each having the inflation controller and the dispenser downstream of the inflation controller disposed thereon.
4. A washing apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the dispenser is one of a piston pump, a diaphragm pump or a peristaltic pump, and the inflation controller is an electrically operated three-way valve.
5. The washing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the micro-bubble nozzle comprises a micro-bubble generating mesh and a nozzle body having a cavity therein of constant diameter along a length thereof, the micro-bubble generating mesh overlying an end face of the outlet end.
6. The washing apparatus of claim 5, wherein the micro bubble generating mesh has a plurality of mesh layers, and the mesh number of each mesh layer is any of 20 to 300 mesh.
7. A control method for a washing apparatus, characterized in that the washing apparatus is the washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and the control method comprises:
starting the water controller to enable the first pipeline to be filled with water;
activating the dispenser to pump fluid in the second line to the converging line;
water from the first conduit and fluid from the second conduit flow into the converging conduit and form fluid water therein;
the fluid water from the junction line flows through a microbubble nozzle to generate a microbubble fluid;
And spraying the micro-bubble fluid into a washing cavity.
8. The control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the second pipe of the washing apparatus includes a main pipe on which the dispenser, the air charge controller upstream of the dispenser, and a switching valve upstream of the air charge controller and controlling fluid communication between the main pipe and each of the first, second, and third branches are provided, and first, second, and third branches connected to the main pipe and connected in parallel with each other, the control method further comprising:
controlling the switching valve to cut off the communication between the main pipeline and the first branch, the second branch and the third branch;
opening the inflation controller to vent air in the main line;
the water from the first pipeline and the gas from the main pipeline flow into the converging pipeline and form bubble water therein;
the bubble water from the converging line flows through the micro-bubble nozzle to generate a micro-bubble water fluid;
and spraying the micro-bubble water fluid into the washing cavity.
9. The control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the second pipe of the washing apparatus includes a main pipe on which the dispenser and the air charge controller upstream of the dispenser are provided, and a switching valve upstream of the air charge controller that controls fluid communication between the main pipe and each of the first, second, and third branches, and first, second, and third branches connected to the main pipe and connected in parallel with each other, the control method further comprising:
Controlling the switching valve to communicate the main pipe with one of the first branch, the second branch, and the third branch;
the treatment agent from the treatment agent box is pumped into the main pipeline by the dispenser through the branch pipe;
water from the first line and treatment agent from the main line flow into the junction line and form a first mixed fluid therein;
the first mixed fluid from the junction line flows through the microbubble nozzle to generate a first mixed microbubble fluid;
and spraying the first mixed micro-bubble fluid into the washing cavity.
10. The control method for a washing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the control method further comprises:
opening the inflation controller to vent air in the main line;
water from the first conduit and treating agent and gas from the main conduit flow into the converging conduit and form a second mixed fluid therein;
flowing the second mixed fluid from the junction line through the microbubble nozzle to generate a second mixed microbubble fluid;
and spraying the second mixed micro-bubble fluid into the washing cavity.
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