CN219793378U - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances and discloses a washing machine. The washing machine includes: a cylinder defining a washing chamber; a washing box for containing a detergent; the foaming device is suitable for communicating the washing box and the washing cavity, and the foaming device can change the detergent in the washing box into foam and then put the foam into the washing cavity. The foaming device can throw the detergent in the washing box into the washing cavity again after changing the detergent into foam, so that the detergent can be thrown into the washing cavity without arranging a waterway, the complexity of the structure of the washing machine is reduced, and the throwing accuracy of the laundry detergent is improved.

Description

Washing machine

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a washing machine.

Background

A washing machine is a cleaning appliance for washing laundry using an electric power generating mechanical action, which can automatically wash laundry, thereby freeing people from daily hand washing work, and allowing people more time to engage in other matters such as entertainment, work, etc. At present, with the progress of technology and the development of modern society, the urban office workers are increasingly not away from the washing machine, and the washing machine basically becomes a necessary electrical product for families, and has quite high popularization rate.

The existing washing machine is added with the detergent, and generally needs to be provided with a waterway, and the waterway can drive the detergent to flow into a washing cavity together to wash clothes.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

in the washing machine in the related art, a waterway is required to be arranged to wash the detergent, the structure is complex, and the detergent is added with water and put in the washing machine, so that the accuracy of the next detergent put-in amount is lower.

It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background section is only for enhancing understanding of the background of the utility model and thus may include information that does not form the prior art that is already known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Disclosure of Invention

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview, and is intended to neither identify key/critical elements nor delineate the scope of such embodiments, but is intended as a prelude to the more detailed description that follows.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a washing machine, which is used for reducing the complexity of a detergent throwing structure and improving the accuracy of detergent throwing.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a washing machine including: a cylinder defining a washing chamber; a washing box for containing a detergent; the foaming device is suitable for communicating the washing box and the washing cavity, and the foaming device can change the detergent in the washing box into foam and then put the foam into the washing cavity.

Optionally, the foaming device comprises: a housing defining a cavity for containing a detergent; a piston located within the cavity; the driving device is in driving connection with the piston and can drive the piston to rotate so as to change the detergent into foam.

Optionally, a delivery port is formed in the top of the washing cavity, and the washing machine further comprises: the cover body is covered at the throwing opening, the upper wall part of the cover body is sunken downwards to form a washing groove, and the washing box is positioned in the washing groove.

Optionally, a water outlet is arranged at the bottom of the washing tank, and the water outlet is communicated with the washing cavity.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises: the liquid exchange cover is movably arranged at the opening of the washing tank so as to limit the movement of the washing box.

Optionally, the cover body further defines an air duct, and the air duct is communicated with the outside and the washing cavity; the washing machine further includes: the fan is positioned in the air duct and can drive external airflow to flow into the washing cavity through the air duct.

Optionally, the washing box is configured with a plurality of chambers, one of the foaming devices being in communication with at least one of the chambers.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises: and the controller is electrically connected with the foaming device and used for controlling the foaming device to work.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises: the first detection device is used for detecting clothes information in the washing cavity, the first detection device is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller can control the foaming device to work according to the clothes information.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises: the sterilization device is communicated with the washing cavity and is used for sterilizing the washing cavity; the second detection device is communicated with the washing cavity and is used for detecting colony information in the washing cavity; the second detection device and the sterilization device are electrically connected with the controller, and the controller can control the sterilization device to work according to colony information in the washing cavity.

The washing machine provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can realize the following technical effects:

the foaming device can throw the detergent in the washing box into the washing cavity again after changing the detergent into foam, so that the detergent can be thrown into the washing cavity without arranging a water channel, and the structural complexity of the washing machine can be reduced. Moreover, the detergent is delivered by adopting the mode of the embodiment of the disclosure without water inflow, and water and the detergent cannot remain, so that the adding accuracy of the detergent can be improved.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the utility model.

Drawings

One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements, and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements, and in which:

fig. 1 is a schematic view of a structure of a view angle of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 2 is a schematic view of a structure of another view of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a partial schematic view of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 5 is a schematic view illustrating a structure of another view of a cover of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of a washing case provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference numerals:

100. a cylinder; 101. a washing chamber; 102. a delivery port; 110. a foaming device; 111. an outlet of the frothing device; 112. a lighting device; 113. a sterilization device; 114. a washing box; 1141. a chamber; 115. a box cover; 116. a liquid exchange cover; 120. a display device; 200. a cover body; 201. a cover body; 2011. a washing tank; 2012. a water outlet; 203. an air inlet; 204. an air outlet; 205. a blower; 300. and a controller.

Detailed Description

So that the manner in which the features and techniques of the disclosed embodiments can be understood in more detail, a more particular description of the embodiments of the disclosure, briefly summarized below, may be had by reference to the appended drawings, which are not intended to be limiting of the embodiments of the disclosure. In the following description of the technology, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown simplified in order to simplify the drawing.

The terms first, second and the like in the description and in the claims of the embodiments of the disclosure and in the above-described figures are used for distinguishing between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used may be interchanged where appropriate in order to describe embodiments of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "comprise" and "have," as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "rear", and the like indicate an azimuth or a positional relationship based on that shown in the drawings. These terms are used primarily to better describe embodiments of the present disclosure and embodiments thereof and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to a particular orientation or to be constructed and operated in a particular orientation. Also, some of the terms described above may be used to indicate other meanings in addition to orientation or positional relationships, for example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate some sort of attachment or connection in some cases. The specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the specific circumstances.

In addition, the terms "disposed," "connected," "secured" and "affixed" are to be construed broadly. For example, "connected" may be in a fixed connection, a removable connection, or a unitary construction; may be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intervening media, or may be in internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. The specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to specific circumstances.

The term "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise indicated.

The term "and/or" is an associative relationship that describes an object, meaning that there may be three relationships. For example, a and/or B, represent: a or B, or, A and B.

It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present disclosure and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other.

As shown in conjunction with fig. 1 to 6, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a washing machine including a tub 100 and a cover 200, the tub 100 including an inner tub and an outer tub, the inner tub defining a washing chamber 101 having a delivery port 102, the washing chamber 101 being for accommodating laundry to be washed therein. The washing chamber 101 is provided with a delivery port 102, and the cover body 200 is covered at the delivery port 102 of the washing chamber 101.

The washing machine of the utility model can be a drum washing machine or a pulsator washing machine. The pulsator washing machine mainly rotates a washing tub to achieve a cleaning effect by twisting friction between clothes. The drum washing machine is capable of achieving a cleaning effect by enabling clothes and a drum wall to flap mutually through rolling up and down and left and right.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises a washing box 114, the washing box 114 being for containing a detergent, and the detergent being able to flow into the washing chamber 101 for washing laundry. The washing machine further comprises a foaming device 110, the foaming device 110 is communicated with the washing box 114 and the washing cavity 101, and the foaming device 110 can change the detergent in the washing box 114 into foam and then put the foam into the washing cavity 101.

In this embodiment, the detergent in the washing box 114 is foamed by the foaming device 110 and then put into the washing chamber 101 for washing the laundry. Thus, the water path is not needed for adding the detergent, and the structural complexity of the washing machine can be reduced. In addition, the adding process of the detergent is free from water, and water or the detergent cannot remain after the adding process, so that the adding amount of the detergent is accurate and controllable when the detergent is added next time, and the adding accuracy of the detergent can be improved.

In addition, the foam-shaped detergent can play a role in the washing cavity 101 to clean clothes, so that the foaming process of the liquid detergent in the washing cavity 101 is saved. Thus improving the washing efficiency and washing effect of the washing machine.

Optionally, the foaming device 110 comprises a housing defining a cavity for containing the detergent, a piston and a drive means. The piston is positioned in the cavity; the driving device is in driving connection with the piston and can drive the piston to rotate so as to change the detergent into foam.

In this embodiment, the detergent in the washing box 114 flows into the cavity of the foaming device 110, the piston is located in the cavity, and the driving device drives the piston to rotate so as to change the liquid detergent into foam detergent, and then flows into the washing cavity 101 from the outlet 111 of the foaming device.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 2, the outlet 111 of the foaming device is provided at a side of the cover 200 facing the washing chamber 101 so that the detergent in a foam form can rapidly flow into the washing chamber 101.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 1, when the dispensing opening 102 is provided at the top of the washing chamber 101, the cover 200 is covered at the dispensing opening 102. The upper wall portion of the cover 200 is recessed downward to form a washing tub 2011, and the washing case 114 is located in the washing tub 2011.

In this embodiment, when the dispensing opening 102 of the washing chamber 101 is at the top, the cover 200 is also located at the top of the washing chamber 101, the upper wall of the cover 200 is recessed to form a washing tank 2011, and the washing box 114 is located in the washing tank 2011. This facilitates, on the one hand, the arrangement of the washing box 114 and, on the other hand, the dispensing of the washing agent into the washing chamber 101.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 1, the cover 200 is fixedly disposed above the dispensing opening 102, the cover 200 is rotatably connected with the cylinder 100, and the cover 200 is rotatably disposed above the dispensing opening 102 to open or close the dispensing opening 102.

Optionally, the washing box 114 is movably disposed in the washing tank 2011.

In this embodiment, the washing box 114 is movably disposed in the washing tank 2011, so that the washing box 114 is conveniently taken out as a whole, and a user can conveniently replace or fill the detergent in the washing box 114.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 5, a drain 2012 is provided at the bottom of the washing tub 2011, and the drain 2012 communicates with the washing chamber 101.

In this embodiment, a drain 2012 is disposed at the bottom of the washing tank 2011, so that the washed sewage can flow into the washing chamber 101 along the drain 2012 to facilitate the washing of the washing tank 2011.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 2, the washing machine further includes a liquid exchange cover 116, where the heat exchange cover is movably disposed at an opening of the washing tank 2011 to limit movement of the washing box 114.

In this embodiment, the liquid exchange cover 116 is further disposed at the opening of the washing tank 2011, and the liquid exchange cover 116 can limit the movement of the washing box 114 on the one hand, so as to avoid the falling of the washing box 114. On the other hand, the liquid exchange cover 116 can improve the consistency of the appearance and the aesthetic appearance of the cover 200.

Alternatively, the liquid exchanging cover 116 may be rotatably disposed at the opening of the washing tank 2011, or may be slidably disposed at the opening of the washing tank 2011. That is, the arrangement of the liquid exchange cover 116 capable of opening or closing the opening of the washing tub 2011 is an alternative embodiment of the present utility model.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 6, the wash tank 114 is configured with a plurality of chambers 1141, with one foaming device 110 in communication with at least one chamber 1141.

In this embodiment, the washing box 114 is provided with a plurality of chambers 1141, and the plurality of chambers 1141 can hold the same or different detergents, for example, the plurality of chambers 1141 can be respectively added with detergents, softeners, builders, and the like. This can improve the washing effect of the washing machine. One frothing device 110 is in communication with at least one chamber 1141, i.e. one frothing device 110 can be associated with each chamber 1141, so that different detergents can flow out without interfering with mixing with other detergent residues. One bubbler 110 may also be in communication with two or more chambers 1141, which may reduce the cost and complexity of construction of the bubbler 110.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 2, the washing box 114 includes a washing box 114 body and a box cover 115, the washing box 114 body defines a chamber 1141, and the box cover 115 is movably cover-arranged at an opening of the chamber 1141, so that a user can add detergent into the chamber 1141 of the washing box 114 without taking out the washing box 114, so as to ensure the liquid storage amount of the washing box 114.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises a controller 300, the controller 300 being electrically connected to the frothing device 110, the controller 300 being configured to be able to control the frothing device 110 to operate.

In this embodiment, the controller 300 can control the operation of the foaming device 110, so that the foaming device 110 can automatically deliver the detergent without manual operation, thereby improving the washing convenience of the washing machine.

Alternatively, the washing machine includes a first detecting device for detecting laundry information in the washing compartment 101, the first detecting device being electrically connected to the controller 300, and the controller 300 being capable of controlling the operation of the bubbling device 110 according to the laundry information.

In this embodiment, the target delivery information of the detergent required by the current laundry is determined by detecting the material information of the laundry. According to the target throwing information, the foamed detergent is thrown into the laundry under the anhydrous state, so that the automatic throwing of the detergent can be realized. And the foaming device 110 can effectively reduce the residue of the detergent at the dispensing opening 102 so as to ensure the accuracy of the dispensing amount of the detergent.

Alternatively, the first detecting device may be an image capturing device, and the image capturing device may be capable of acquiring material information of the laundry in the washing chamber 101. Compared with the mode of determining the material quality of the clothes only through pictures, the accuracy of judgment is insufficient due to the fact that part of clothes are stacked, and the image pickup device can accurately determine the material quality information of each clothes in the washing machine.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 2, the washing machine further includes a display device 120, where the display device 120 is electrically connected to the controller 300, and the controller 300 can transmit the information detected by the first detection device to the display device 120, so that the display device 120 can facilitate a user to observe the internal situation of the washing machine more conveniently. The washing condition of the inside of the washing machine acquired by the camera device is displayed in real time through the display device 120.

Optionally, the display device 120 is further configured with a manipulation area capable of sending instructions to the controller 300 in order for a user to control the operation of the washing machine. The display device 120 can also display operation information of the washing machine so that a user can know the operation state of the washing machine.

Optionally, the display device 120 is disposed on the cover 200, so that a user can observe the washing condition of the clothes from the display device 120 on the surface of the cover 200, and thus the cover 200 can be cast integrally, the strength of the cover 200 is improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Optionally, the controller 300 is electrically connected with the terminal device, and the controller 300 can send the image information detected by the first detection device to the terminal device, so that a user can remotely observe and know the cleaning condition of the washing machine in real time. Therefore, the problem that the washing machine prompts that after the washing is finished, the washing cannot be timely repeated due to the fact that the washing is not thorough enough is avoided, so that time is wasted, and user experience is improved.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the washing machine further includes a sterilizing device 113, and the sterilizing device 113 is in communication with the washing chamber 101, for sterilizing the washing chamber 101; the second detection device is communicated with the washing cavity 101 and is used for detecting colony information in the washing cavity 101; the second detecting device and the sterilizing device 113 are electrically connected with the controller 300, and the controller 300 can control the sterilizing device 113 to work according to colony information in the washing chamber 101.

In this embodiment, by providing the sterilizing device 113, in the case where laundry is detected, a colony value is acquired to judge whether or not sterilization is necessary. When the colony value is greater than or equal to the colony threshold value, the current internal part of the washing machine is determined to be required to be killed, and the washing machine starts the sterilizing device 113 to perform sterilization operation. And continuously acquiring a colony value in the washing machine in the sterilization operation process, and stopping the sterilization operation when the colony value is detected to be smaller than a colony threshold value. In addition, under the condition that the colony value is always greater than or equal to the colony threshold value in the prompting time, prompting information is sent to the user, and follow-up operation is carried out according to the feedback information of the user. The follow-up operation can be to continue to execute the sterilization operation to a set time length or stop the sterilization mode, so that the use experience of a user can be effectively improved.

Optionally, the sterilizing device 113 is disposed at a side of the cover 200 facing the washing chamber 101, so that the sterilizing device 113 can sterilize the washing chamber 101.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises an illumination device 112, the illumination device 112 being capable of adjusting the brightness inside the washing chamber 101.

In this embodiment, since the washing machine adopts the display device 120 to display the actual washing state in the washing machine, the cover 200 and the like can be an integrally cast opaque cover plate, and in the process of closed washing, there is a problem that the definition of the video image is insufficient due to insufficient illumination. The brightness in the washing cavity 101 is adjusted through the lighting device 112, so that a user can observe the real-time washing state more clearly without on-the-surface observation, and the use experience of the user is effectively improved.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 3 to 5, the cover 200 further includes a cover body 201 and a fan 205, where the cover body 201 defines an air duct, the air duct communicates with the outside and the washing chamber 101, the fan 205 is located in the air duct, and the fan 205 can drive the outside air flow to flow into the washing chamber 101 through the air duct.

In this embodiment, the fan 205 can drive the external air flow to flow into the washing chamber 101, so that the washing chamber 101 can be dried, and bacteria growing in the washing chamber 101 due to residual moisture after washing in the washing chamber 101 are avoided.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 3 and 4, the air duct has an air inlet 203 and an air outlet 204, the air inlet 203 is located at a side of the cover body 201, and the air outlet 204 is located at a bottom of the cover body 201.

In this embodiment, the air inlet 203 is disposed on the side surface of the cover body 201, the air outlet 204 is disposed at the bottom of the cover body 201, so that the air inlet 203 is disposed on the side surface of the cover body 201, and the air inlet 203 can be prevented from being blocked by dust or falling clothes, so that sundries can be prevented from entering the air duct, and the air inlet smoothness of the air duct can be ensured.

Optionally, the blower 205 is located on one side of the wash tank 114.

In this embodiment, the blower 205 is located at one side of the washing box 114, and the blower 205 and the washing box 114 are not mutually interfered, so that the blower 205 and the washing box 114 can work. But also makes the components within the cover 200 more compact.

Optionally, the cover body 201 is further configured with a mounting hole, and the fan 205 is disposed in the mounting hole on one side of the washing tub 2011.

In this embodiment, the mounting hole is located at one side of the washing tub 2011, so that the blower 205 is mounted at one side of the washing box 114.

Optionally, the air inlet 203 is located on the rear side of the cover body 201. Thus, the air inlet 203 is arranged on the rear side of the washing machine, and since other objects are not generally arranged in the space behind the washing machine, the air inlet 203 is arranged behind the washing machine, so that the washing machine cannot interfere with other electric appliances or objects, the user cannot be influenced, and impurities are not easy to flow in, so that the smoothness of air inlet is ensured.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, a blower 205 is located between the wash tank 114 and the air intake 203.

In this embodiment, the fan 205 is located between the washing box 114 and the air inlet 203, that is, the fan 205 is located at the rear of the washing box 114, so that the air flow at the air inlet 203 can flow to the fan 205 and then flow into the washing chamber 101, thereby reducing the length of the air duct, reducing the flowing distance of the air flow, and further reducing the loss of the air flow.

Optionally, the blower 205 is detachably connected to the cover body 201.

In this embodiment, the fan 205 is detachably connected to the cover body 201, so that replacement and maintenance of the fan 205 are facilitated.

Optionally, the blower 205 is detachably connected to the bottom of the washing tank 2011, so as to facilitate the detachment and installation of the blower 205. Illustratively, the blower 205 is screwed to the bottom of the wash tank 2011 to facilitate removal and installation of the blower 205.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises a third detecting device for detecting the humidity in the washing chamber 101, the third detecting device and the blower 205 are electrically connected to the controller 300, and the controller 300 is configured to control the blower 205 to operate according to the humidity in the washing chamber 101.

In this embodiment, the third detecting device can detect the humidity in the washing chamber 101, and when the humidity in the washing chamber 101 is high, the controller 300 can control the fan 205 to automatically work to perform ventilation drying on the washing chamber 101.

The above description and the drawings illustrate embodiments of the disclosure sufficiently to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other modifications. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the sequence of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in, or substituted for, those of others. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A washing machine, comprising:

a cylinder defining a washing chamber;

a washing box for containing a detergent;

the foaming device is suitable for communicating the washing box and the washing cavity, and the foaming device can change the detergent in the washing box into foam and then put the foam into the washing cavity.

2. The washing machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein the foaming device comprises:

a housing defining a cavity for containing a detergent;

a piston located within the cavity;

the driving device is in driving connection with the piston and can drive the piston to rotate so as to change the detergent into foam.

3. The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the top of the washing chamber is provided with a delivery port, the washing machine further comprising:

the cover body is covered at the throwing opening, the upper wall part of the cover body is sunken downwards to form a washing groove, and the washing box is positioned in the washing groove.

4. A washing machine as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that,

the bottom of the washing tank is provided with a water outlet which is communicated with the washing cavity.

5. A washing machine as claimed in claim 3, further comprising:

the liquid exchange cover is movably arranged at the opening of the washing tank so as to limit the movement of the washing box.

6. A washing machine as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that,

the cover body also defines an air duct, and the air duct is communicated with the outside and the washing cavity;

the washing machine further includes:

the fan is positioned in the air duct and can drive external airflow to flow into the washing cavity through the air duct.

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

the washing box is provided with a plurality of chambers, and one foaming device is communicated with at least one chamber.

8. The washing machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising:

and the controller is electrically connected with the foaming device and used for controlling the foaming device to work.

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

the first detection device is used for detecting clothes information in the washing cavity, the first detection device is electrically connected with the controller, and the controller can control the foaming device to work according to the clothes information.

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

the sterilization device is communicated with the washing cavity and is used for sterilizing the washing cavity;

the second detection device is communicated with the washing cavity and is used for detecting colony information in the washing cavity;

the second detection device and the sterilization device are electrically connected with the controller, and the controller can control the sterilization device to work according to colony information in the washing cavity.