JP2008194439A - Washing-drying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To keep the drying capability of a washing-drying machine by preventing the clogging of a drying filter or backup filter by means of an easy method, and to save the electric power and space. <P>SOLUTION: Air sucked by a fan from a water tub via a vent hole is dehumidified by a dehumidification plate while passing through an air pathway, and after that, lint or dust is attached to air as the air passes through a first case 7 slidably attached to the air pathway for storing the drying filter 8 and a second case 9 fixed to the air pathway for housing the backup filter 10. A brush 13 is attached to the rear of the first case 7, and the lit or dust attached to the backup filter 10 is scraped off by the brush 13 by sliding the first case 7 back and forth. The lint or dust scraped off the backup filter falls onto the floor surface of the second case, moves toward the air pathway along the tapered floor surface descending to the rear, and falls down into the air pathway. In this way, clogging of the backup filter 10 can be prevented. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a washing / drying machine having washing and drying functions, and more particularly to a washing / drying machine with a filter cleaner.

  As a conventional clothes dryer with a filter cleaner, an arm with a brush for cleaning is attached to the front side of the filter attached to the drum, this arm is brought into contact with the filter surface under a certain condition, and the drum is rotated for a predetermined time. Thus, it is known that the lint attached to the filter is removed by being driven by a controller, and the lint is temporarily stored in a lint receptacle and then discarded (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-6-910916 (FIG. 1, paragraph 0013)

  In the conventional example shown in Patent Document 1, a dedicated dryer is used, and the drum is rotated under certain conditions to remove lint. Therefore, there is a problem that considerable power is consumed. In addition to the main body of the washing machine, a dedicated dryer is necessary, and there is a problem of installation space.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is intended to prevent clogging of the drying filter and the backup filter by a simple method to maintain the drying performance, and to save power and space. It is aimed.

The present invention includes a water tank for performing washing or dehydration, a fan for sucking air from the water tank, an air passage through which air from the water tank passes by the fan, and a predetermined position of the air path, and is slid forward and backward. A movable case having an opening in the interior, a drying filter attached to cover the opening of the case and removing lint and dust from the air, the case being detachably accommodated, and the air passage And a backup portion that is attached to the downstream side of the drying filter so as to cover the air path, and removes lint and dust from the air. A filter,
Heating means provided on the downstream side of the backup filter and heating the air exhausted by the fan and sent to the water tank again, and the dust of the drying filter or the backup filter is scraped off in the case or the accommodating portion. A brush is provided.

  According to the present invention, the dry filter or the backup filter can be swept off by the brush provided in the case or the housing part by moving either the case or the housing part by an external force. It is possible to prevent clogging by a simple method to maintain the drying performance, and to save power and space.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional side view showing the air flow of an embodiment of a washing / drying machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a drying filter, a hot air outlet, and washing in the embodiment of the washing / drying machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bottom of the clothing input port in the embodiment of the washing / drying machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment position of the case which accommodates a filter. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the hot air outlet and the washing liquid outlet. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the first case 7 and the second case 9.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the washing / drying machine 1 is installed in an outer box and contains a water tank 2 containing a dewatering tank for washing or dewatering, and is disposed above the water tank 2 and puts clothes. A clothes charging port 102 having an opening for washing, a washing liquid outlet 103 for supplying water that has passed through a detergent case (not shown) from a faucet or a bath water pump (not shown) into the water tank 2, and the water tank 2 is provided with an exhaust hole 3 through which air containing moisture is discharged, a fan 4 for sucking air containing moisture through the exhaust hole 3, and air containing water from the water tank 2 passes by the fan 4. An air passage 5 to be removed, a dehumidifying plate 6 for removing water from the air by flowing water over the surface, and a first case 7 provided at a predetermined position of the air passage 5 (claims) This corresponds to the case in the range) and the inside of the first case 7 The first case 7 can be pulled out by being provided so as to cover the provided first opening 7a and provided at a predetermined position of the air passage 5 with a drying filter 8 for removing lint and dust from the dehumidified air. And a second case 9 (corresponding to an accommodation portion in the claims) accommodated in the first filter 7 and a second air passage in a downstream position of the drying filter 8 so as to communicate with the first opening 7a. Provided with an opening 9a and attached to cover the second opening 9a, and a backup filter 10 for removing lint and dust from the dehumidified air, provided on the downstream side of the backup filter 10, Heating means 11 that heats the air that has been exhausted and sent again to the water tank 2 via the air passage 12, and a clothing insertion port 10 that sends the air heated by the heating means 11 to the water tank 2 And a warm air outlet 104 formed on.
The dehumidifying plate 6 may be a dehumidifier or a dehumidifying space.
The second case 9 is not necessarily a case, and may be a structure integrally formed with the air passage 5 as long as the first case 7 is accommodated and can be pulled out.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5A, the hot air outlet 104 is formed in the clothing input port portion 102 formed above the aquarium 2, and is arranged so as to be substantially parallel to the peripheral wall surface of the aquarium 2. This is an opening formed by the hot air rectifying plate 104a and the hot air rectifying plate 104b and the hot air rectifying plate 104c which are arranged on the left and right sides so as to be substantially orthogonal to the peripheral wall surface of the water tank 2. The hot air is sent from the hot air outlet 104 into the water tank 2 by communicating the part with the outlet 5 a of the air passage 5. The warm air outlet 104 is provided with a lint filter 9 on the left side of the drying filter 9, that is, slightly on the right side of the center when viewed from the front of the washing / drying machine 1, and the warm air outlet 104 and the washing liquid outlet 103 on the slightly left side. Accordingly, since the warm air blown from the air passage 5 toward the water tank 2 is blown from the left side of the water tank 2, the left and right hot air rectifying plates 104b and 104c provided in the clothing input port portion 102 are used. Is set to 104b> 104c, and the flow of warm air flows in the right direction. As described above, the hot air outlet 104 is configured so that the hot air rectifying plates 104 b and 104 c have different lengths and the hot air is blown out toward the substantial center of the water tank 2.
The washing liquid outlet 103 is an opening formed integrally with the warm air outlet 104 at the clothing inlet 102 and formed by the washing liquid rectifying plate 103a and the hot air rectifying plate 104b. A discharge water supply guide 105 having a washing liquid discharge port 105a is provided therein so as to extend toward the vicinity of the upper peripheral edge of the water tank 2 (see FIG. 5B). With such a configuration, the washing liquid is reliably supplied into the water tank 2 and the washing liquid does not leak out of the water tank 2.

  Normally, lint and dust are removed by the drying filter 8, and when there is no drying filter 8 due to some reason, for example, forgetting to attach the drying filter 8 or tearing of the drying filter 8, there is no backup filter. 10 is used as an auxiliary. That is, when the exhaust including lint and dust in the exhaust flows downstream while the drying filter 8 is being removed, the heating means 11 on the downstream side accumulates lint and dust in the heating means, and this dust has a predetermined value. Accumulation of the air may cause problems such as poor air circulation, drying of clothing, high heat, and, in some cases, deformation of members made of surrounding plastic materials. Therefore, in order to prevent these problems, lint and unnecessary dust are removed in advance using the backup filter 10 so that lint and dust do not enter the heating means 11. Therefore, the eyes of the backup filter 10 are finer than the opening space of the heating means 11 or the fins of the heater of the heating means 11, and are intentionally made rougher than the drying filter 9 in order to reduce the pressure loss of the air flow.

  The lint and dust adhering to the drying filter 8 or the backup filter 10 may be swept away by the brush 13 when the user pulls the first case 7 forward and then pushes it back (back) one or more times. Configured. Hereinafter, this configuration will be described. Note that the lint and dust that have been swept out are processed after dropping. Details will be described later. Further, the drying filter 8 can be pulled out and washed with water to prevent clogging. However, the description is omitted because it is not related to the present invention.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the first case 7 is accommodated in the second case 9 and is slidable back and forth, and further, the brush 13 is disposed downstream and rearward of the drying filter 8, and the tip thereof is You may provide so that the backup filter 10 may be contacted. In this case, when the first case 7 is pulled out, the brush 13 scrapes off the dust containing lint attached to the backup filter 10 by rubbing the backup filter 10, so that the backup filter 10 can be prevented from being clogged. it can. In addition, unlike the conventional example, it is not necessary to use electric power, so no equipment for this purpose is necessary, and power saving and space saving can be achieved.
Note that the two curves shown in the figure indicate the mounting position of the second case 9.
FIG. 7 shows a state in which the drying filter 8 and the backup filter 10 are attached. The drying filter 8 is attached so as to cover the opening provided facing the air passage 5 inside the first case 7. Just attach it. The same applies to the second case 9, and the backup filter 10 may be attached so as to cover the opening provided facing the internal air passage 5. In this case, the same effect is obtained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the first case 7 is accommodated in the second case 9 so as to be slidable back and forth, and the brush 13 is placed on the front floor surface of the second case 9 with the tip of the drying filter 8. Provide upward so that it touches. With this configuration, when the first case 7 is pulled out, the brush 13 scrapes off the dust containing lint adhering to the dry filter 8 by rubbing the dry filter 8, so that the dry filter 8 is clogged. Can be prevented. In addition, unlike the conventional example, it is not necessary to use electric power, so no equipment for this purpose is necessary, and power saving and space saving can be achieved.
FIG. 9 shows a state in which the drying filter 8 and the backup filter 10 are attached, and the drying filter 8 is installed so as to cover the opening provided facing the air passage 5 inside the first case 7. Just attach it. The same applies to the second case 9, and the backup filter 10 may be attached so as to cover the opening provided facing the internal air passage 5. In this case, the brush 13 may be provided on the lower front side of the second case 9 so as to be positioned on the foremost side of the drying filter 8 when the first case 7 is stored in the second case 9. In this case, the same effect is obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first case 7 is housed in the second case 9 so that it can slide back and forth, and the brush 13 is attached to the front ceiling of the second case 9 and the tip of the brush 13 is attached to the drying filter 8. You may provide downward so that it may contact. With this configuration, when the first case 7 is pulled out, the brush 13 scrapes off the dust containing lint attached to the drying filter 8 by rubbing the drying filter 8. Can prevent clogging. In addition, unlike the conventional example, it is not necessary to use electric power, so no equipment for this purpose is necessary, and power saving and space saving can be achieved.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a state of attachment of the dry filter drawer detector 14, and this dry filter drawer detector 14 is provided at a predetermined position in the front part of the second case 9 and houses the dry filter 8. This detector 14 is turned off when the first case 7 is pulled out, and is turned on by the end 101 of the front plate of the first case when the first case is closed. Is constituted by a limit switch, for example. Of course, not limited to the limit switch, it may be determined whether the light has been blocked by the optical sensor, and the extraction or removal may be detected, or whether the sound emitted when closing exceeds a predetermined value. You may make it detect. In this way, when the drying filter drawer detector 14 detects that the drying filter 8 is pulled out or removed, and the control unit 15 such as a microcomputer receives the output from the detector 14 as shown in FIG. The device 16 is alerted by display or audio output. The alarm may be issued after a certain period of time, or may be at the next start of washing or at the start of drying (washing and drying). By configuring as described above, even if the user forgets to store the dry filter after it is pulled out, the user is informed by an alarm, and thus can respond quickly.
In addition, when outputting a warning with a simple message, you may connect the signal from the dry filter drawer | drawing-out detector 14 directly to the warning device 16 not via the control part 15. FIG. Thereby, since a control part can be abbreviate | omitted, a structure becomes simple and manufacturing cost can be reduced.
In addition, the dry filter drawer detector 14 is provided at the front portion of the second case 9 in the above embodiment, but it may be provided at a predetermined position at the rear portion of the second case 9, and the same effect can be obtained. .

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a mounting state of the brush wear detector, which is composed of a photo sensor 18 and a light emitting diode 17, and the second case 9 is inspected so as to check a predetermined height of the brush 13. A light emitting diode 17 is attached to one side surface, and a photosensor 18 made of a photodiode, a phototransistor, or the like is attached to the other side surface of the second case 9, and the amount of light received from the photodiode 17 in the photosensor 18, that is, light A signal corresponding to the amount of transmitted light is emitted. As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 15 compares the signal from the photosensor 18 with a reference value, and determines that the brush 13 is worn when the light transmission amount exceeds a predetermined value. A warning is issued by display or voice output. By configuring as described above, the user is informed of the wear of the brush 13 by an alarm, so that it is possible to take quick measures such as replacing the brush with a new one.
In addition, when outputting a warning with a simple message, you may connect the signal from a dry filter drawer | drawing-out detector directly to the warning device 16 not via the control part 15. FIG. Thereby, since a control part can be abbreviate | omitted, a structure becomes simple and manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Next, processing of lint and dust that has been swept away by a brush will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the lower floor surface of the second case 9 is provided with a brush 13 in front, and a pocket portion A communicating with the inside of the dehumidifying air passage 5 is formed behind the brush 13. Next, processing of lint or dust will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, lint or dust adhered to the drying filter 8 is scraped off by the brush 13 by the operation of pulling out the first case 7 in the direction indicated by the broken arrow, and the second case It falls onto the floor surface of the case 9 to form lint or dust lump and can be collected in the pocket portion A as shown in FIG. Then, after the first case 7 is pulled out, lint or dust collected in the pocket portion A can be discarded. If the pocket portion A can be taken out after the first case 7 is pulled out, lint or dust can be more easily discarded.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, if the pocket portion A is structured to be able to be pulled out from the second case 9, the lint or dust collected in the pocket portion A can be extracted by pulling out the pocket portion A. It can be thrown away from the inside of the case 9.
Further, the brush 13 may be provided before or in the pocket portion A, and the same effect as described above can be obtained. In this case, the pocket part A and the brush 13 may be integrated or separated.

FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show another example, and the floor surface below the second case 9 communicates with the dehumidifying air passage 5 and is formed with an inclination (taper) that goes down as it goes backward (back). ing. As shown in FIG. 13, a rib 19 protruding downward is formed at the rear of the first case 7. Next, processing of lint or dust will be described with reference to FIGS. When the first case 7 is pulled out as shown in FIG. 17A, lint or dust adhering to the drying filter 8 or the backup filter 10 is scraped off by the brush 13 and falls onto the floor surface of the second case 9. It becomes lint or a lump of dust and rolls down toward the air passage 5 along the inclined surface as shown in FIG.
Further, when the rib 19 is formed at the rear portion of the first case 7, as shown in FIG. 18, when the first case is pushed in, the lump 19 causes the lump to move into the air path along the inclined surface. The cleaning ability is improved because it is pushed out and easily falls. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the rib 19 can slide in the vertical direction along the rear portion of the first case by gravity, and the stopper 21 stops the rib 19 at a predetermined position to prevent further dropping. To do. Thus, by allowing the rib 19 to slide in the vertical direction along the rear portion of the first case by gravity, the rib 19 can be lint along the floor surface of the second case 9 as shown in FIG. Since dust is almost completely pushed out to the air path 5, the cleaning ability is remarkably improved.
In this case, when pulling out the first case, lint or dust is scraped by the brush 13 to the brush side far away from the air passage side by the rib 19 while being lowered to the position of the stopper 21, and the rib 19 and the brush 13 And the rib 19 cannot be pushed out even if the first case is pushed in next. In order to solve this problem, as shown in FIG. 19, the rib 19 is made of a magnetic material such as iron, the electromagnet 42 is attached to the upper front portion of the second case, and the manual operation is performed when the first case is pulled out. When the first case is pulled out by providing a switch 43 on the first case handle 44 which is turned on to excite the electromagnet 42 and is turned off when pushed in to stop the excitation of the electromagnet 42. 19 can be pulled out in a raised state, thereby preventing the occurrence of the above problems. The lint or dust lump that has reached the air path 5 falls downward along the air path. The fallen dust is thrown out together with the drainage at the next washing.

FIG. 21 shows another example, and is a configuration diagram of a brush unit 22 configured by flocking the brush 13 on the brush base 23, and a state in which the brush unit 22 is installed in the first case 7 at the same time. Is shown. As shown in FIG. 21, the brush unit 22 is provided with a brush base 23, and a protrusion 24 is provided on the lower surface of the brush base 23, and the brush 13 is planted on the upper surface of the brush base 23. The user or the maintenance person inserts the brush unit 22 into the recess 25 provided at the rear part of the first case 7. Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 20, a cutout portion 26 is formed on both sides of the brush base 23, and the cutout portion of the brush base 23 is located at a corresponding position of the first case 7. A claw portion 27 is provided to engage with 26. After installing the brush unit 22 as described above, the user engages and fixes the claw 27 to the notch 26. As described above, when necessary, the user can improve the cleaning capability by replacing the brush unit 22 with a new one by the above procedure.
In the above example, the case where the brush unit 22 is installed in the first case 7 has been described. However, the same applies to the case where the brush unit 22 is installed in the upper front side or middle, the lower front side or middle of the second case 9. Nor.

  FIG. 23 shows still another example, and is an explanatory view schematically showing the configuration of the brush extrusion mechanism 28. At the rear part of the first case 7 is provided a brush base 23 in which a brush 13 having hairs that are aligned in advance with a predetermined length is implanted. An uneven portion that meshes with the gear 29 (corresponding to the moving means in the claims) is formed in the direction, and a lever 30 (corresponding to the operating portion in the claims) is provided on the gear 29 via the rotating shaft 31. Connected. When the user knows that the brush 13 has been worn out over a certain level, the user pulls out the first case 7 and then trims the brush 13 in place using a hand-held cutter (such as scissors). After the detachable lever 30 is inserted into the rotary shaft 31, the lever 31 is rotated up and down. As a result, the rotational force of the lever 30 is transmitted in the order of the rotary shaft 31 and the gear 29. When the gear 29 rotates, the trimmed brush 13 is pushed upward by a predetermined amount together with the brush base 23, and a new brush unit. 22 is used. Thus, every time the brush 13 with long bristle is worn out, it is pushed out by a predetermined length, so it has the same function as replacing the brush multiple times with one brush unit 22, so saving can be achieved. .

  FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 show still another example, and are configuration diagrams of a brush automatic replacement unit that automates a series of operations from brush wear detection to installation of a new brush. In FIG. 24, the lever 30 in FIG. 23 is replaced with a motor 32, and a cutter 33 that operates by an electric signal is added. The cutter 33 is composed of a blade 35a and a pedestal 35b and is installed at a predetermined position on the rear portion of the first case 7. The blade 35a is operated so that the brush 13 is aligned.

FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the brush automatic replacement unit. The configuration of the brush automatic replacement unit will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG.
The brush wear detector 18 receives transmitted light that changes according to the wear state of the brush 13 as a change in the amount of received light, and outputs a level signal according to the amount of received light as a detection signal. When the control unit 15 receives the detection signal output from the brush wear detector 18, the control unit 15 compares the detection signal with a reference value set in advance and held in a storage unit (not shown). When the detection signal exceeds the reference value, an activation signal is given to the solenoid 34 to drive the cutter 33 and align the brushes 13. Next, when receiving a completion signal from the solenoid 34, the control unit 15 drives the motor 32 to operate the brush pushing unit 28.

  As described above, since a series of operations from the detection of brush wear to the installation of a new brush is automated, the user does not need to perform brush replacement work and is freed from troublesome work.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which lint or dust attached to the drying filter 8 is subjected to vertical vibration on the first case 7 instead of scraping off with a brush, and the lint or dust is screened off. 3 is a side view of a first case 7 and a second case 9. FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, the surface of the floor portion of the second case 9 that is in contact with the bottom portion of the first case 7 is provided with a plurality of uneven portions 36 that are continuous in the front-rear direction. When the first case 7 comes in and out of sliding, the first case 7 comes into contact with the concavo-convex portion 36 and vibrates up and down. Thereby, the lint or dust adhering to the drying filter 8 is screened off. Therefore, clogging of the drying filter 8 can be prevented.
It is also possible to combine both scraping with a brush and vertical vibration, and it goes without saying that the cleaning effect is further improved.
In addition to the above-described configuration of the concave and convex shapes, the vertical vibration may be generated using a motor. For example, the motor 40 is provided at a predetermined position of the second case 9 as shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b). And the unbalanced mass 41 is attached to this motor 40, the motor itself is vibrated by the eccentricity by this, and the 2nd case 9 vibrates up and down by this vibration. As a result, the lint-free dust adhering to the drying filter 8 is screened off. Therefore, clogging of the drying filter 8 can be prevented.
As another example, if a motor having a rotating shaft attached with a cam or an elastic bar is provided at a predetermined position of the second case 9, the cam or the elastic bar is moved by the rotation of the motor to the drying filter 8 or The periphery is struck and vibrated, and the second case 9 vibrates up and down. Thereby, the lint or dust adhering to the drying filter 8 is screened off. Therefore, dust on the drying filter 8 can be dropped and clogging can be prevented.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory view showing an example in which lint or dust adhering to the drying filter 8 is screened by applying left and right vibrations in the horizontal direction to the first case 7, and the first case 7 and the second case 9. FIG. A plurality of concave and convex portions 37a are provided on the outer surface of the first case 7 on either the left or right side of the second case 9, and a plurality of concave and convex portions 37b are provided on the inner side surface in contact therewith. Is provided at such a position that the crimping plate 38 and the elastic member 39 are slidable and in close contact with the first case 7 on both side surfaces. In such a configuration, when the first case 7 is slid in and out, the first case 7 vibrates left and right by coming into contact with the concavo-convex portion 37b. Thereby, the lint or dust adhering to the drying filter 8 is screened off. Therefore, clogging of the drying filter 8 can be prevented.
In the above description, the first case 7 is vibrated left and right using the crimping plate 38 and the elastic member 39. However, the first case 7 is vibrated left and right without using the crimping plate and the elastic member. Anyway. For example, FIG. 29A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in a state where the first case 7 of FIG. 29B is accommodated in the second case 9, as shown in FIG. 29B. Rail portions 7b and 9b for pulling out the first case 7 are provided, and unevenness 7c is provided on the upper and lower sides or left and right sides of the rail portion 7b (left and right in FIG. 29), and the upper and lower sides of the rail portion 9b of the second case 9 or Concavities and convexities 9c are also provided on the left and right sides (left and right in FIG. 29), and when the first case 7 is pulled out, the concave and convex portions 7c provided on the rail portion 7b slide to contact the concave and convex portions 9c provided on the rail portion 9b. The first case 7 may be vibrated. When the uneven portions 7c and 9c are provided on the left and right sides of the rail portions 7b and 9b, either the uneven portion 7c or the uneven portion 9c is formed by an elastic body or a thin plate (plate spring) such as resin or metal, The part 7c and the uneven part 9c are slightly wrapped. Thereby, the lint or dust adhering to the drying filter 8 is screened off. Therefore, clogging of the drying filter 8 can be prevented.
It is also possible to combine both scraping with a brush and left and right vibrations, and it goes without saying that the cleaning effect is further improved.

It is sectional drawing of the side which shows embodiment of the washing-drying machine which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the clothing input part which has a drying filter in the embodiment of the washing dryer concerning the present invention, a warm air outlet, and a washing liquid outlet. It is a downward perspective view of the clothes slot of the washing and drying machine concerning the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment position of the case which accommodates the filter in embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the warm air exit and washing | cleaning liquid exit in embodiment of the washing-drying machine which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the 1st case 7 and the 2nd case 9 of the washing / drying machine of this invention. (Example in which the brush is attached to the first case) It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the 1st case 7 and the 2nd case 9 of the washing / drying machine of this invention. (Another example where the brush is attached to the first case) It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the 1st case 7 and the 2nd case 9 of the washing / drying machine of this invention. (Example where the brush is attached to the second case) It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the 1st case 7 and the 2nd case 9 of the washing / drying machine of this invention. (Another example where the brush is attached to the second case) It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the 1st case 7 and the 2nd case 9 of the washing / drying machine of this invention. (Another example where the brush is attached to the second case) It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment condition of the dry filter drawer detector. It is a block diagram which shows the relationship between the detection of a dry filter drawer, and an alarm output. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment condition of a brush abrasion detector. It is a block diagram which shows the relationship between the detection of brush abrasion and an alarm output. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a 1st case and lint thru | or dust. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a 1st case, a pocket part, and lint thru | or dust. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the taper of the floor surface of a 2nd case, and lint thru | or dust. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the rib of a 1st case rear part, and lint thru | or dust. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment to the 1st case rear part of the rib which can be slid up and down. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the rib which can slide up and down of a 1st case rear part, and lint or dust. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment condition to the 1st case rear part of a brush unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment condition to the 1st case rear part of a brush unit. (Detail view) It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the brush extrusion mechanism 28 typically. (Lever operation) It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the brush extrusion mechanism 28 typically. (Automatic) It is a block diagram of the brush automatic exchange unit which automates a series of operation | movement from brush abrasion detection to installation of a new brush. It is explanatory drawing (side view) which shows the example which gives a vertical vibration to the 1st case 7, and screens out lint or dust. It is explanatory drawing (side view) which shows the example which gives a vertical vibration to the 1st case 7, and screens out lint or dust. It is explanatory drawing (plan view) which shows the example which gives the left and right vibration to the 1st case 7 in the horizontal direction, and sifts out lint or dust adhering to the dry filter 8. It is explanatory drawing (side view) which shows the example which gives a vertical vibration to the 1st case 7, and screens out lint or dust.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing dryer 2 Water tank 3 Exhaust hole 4 Fan 5 Air path 6 Dehumidifying plate 7 First case 7a Opening part 7b Rail part 7c Uneven part 8 Drying filter 9 Second case 9a opening, 9b rail, 9c uneven part, 10 backup filter, 11 heater, 12 air passage, 13 brush, 14 dry filter drawer detector, 15 control part, 16 alarm device, 17 light emitting diode, 18 photodiode, 19 Rib, 20 Taper, 21 Stopper, 22 Brush unit, 23 Brush base, 24 Projection, 25 Recess, 26 Notch, 27 Claw, 28 Brush extruder, 29 Gear, 30 Lever, 31 Rotating shaft, 32 Motor , 33 Cutter, 34 Solenoid, 35a Blade, 35b Base, 36 Concavity and convexity, 37 Concavity and convexity, 38 Crimp plate, 39 Elastic member, 40 Motor, 41 Unbalance mass, 42 Electromagnet, 43 Switch, 44 Handle, 101 Drawer front end, A pocket, 102 Clothing input port, 103 Washing liquid outlet , 103a Washing liquid rectifying plate, 104 Hot air outlet, 104a Hot air rectifying plate, 104b Hot air rectifying plate, 104c Hot air rectifying plate, 105 Discharge water supply guide, 105a Washing liquid discharge port.

Claims (25)

A water tank for washing or dehydration;
A fan that draws air from this tank,
An air passage through which air from the water tank passes by the fan;
A case provided at a predetermined position of the air passage, slidable back and forth, and having an opening inside;
A drying filter that is attached to cover the opening of the case and removes lint and dust from the air;
A housing part that accommodates the case in a removable manner and has an opening that is formed at a predetermined position of the air passage and communicates with the opening of the case;
A backup filter that is attached to cover the air path downstream of the drying filter and removes lint and dust from the air;
Provided on the downstream side of the backup filter, and heating means for heating the air exhausted by the fan and sent again to the water tank,
A washer / dryer characterized in that a brush for scraping off dust from the drying filter or backup filter is provided in the case or the housing part.   The washing / drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the brush is provided on a downstream side and a rear side of the drying filter of the case so that a tip thereof is in contact with the backup filter.   The washing / drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the brush is provided on a front floor surface in a pulling-out direction of the case of the housing portion so that a tip thereof is in contact with the drying filter.   The washing / drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the brush is provided on a front ceiling in a pulling direction of the case of the housing portion so that a tip thereof is in contact with the drying filter.   The laundry dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the eyes of the backup filter are coarser than the drying filter and finer than the opening space of the heating means. The heating means includes fins,
The laundry dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the eyes of the backup filter are coarser than the eyes of the drying filter and finer than the eyes of the fins.   It is provided on the front side of the housing part in the direction of pulling out the case, and includes a detector that detects the withdrawal or removal of the housing part, and an alarm device that issues an alarm based on the output of the detector. The washer-dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A detector that detects wear of the brush and outputs a signal;
The washing / drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an alarm device that outputs an alarm in response to a signal from the detector.   The washing / drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a floor surface of the housing portion communicates with the dehumidifying air passage and is tapered downward toward the rear side. .   The laundry dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a pocket portion for collecting lint and dust scraped off from the drying filter or backup filter is provided on a floor surface of the housing portion.   The washing / drying machine according to claim 10, wherein the pocket portion can be pulled out from the housing portion.   The washing / drying machine according to claim 10, wherein the pocket part is removable from the housing part after the case is pulled out.   The washing / drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a rib is provided at a rear portion of the case in a pulling direction.   The washing / drying machine according to claim 13, wherein the rib is slidable in a vertical direction by gravity.   The washing / drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the brush is implanted on one surface, and the other surface includes a brush unit that can be attached to and detached from the case or the accommodating portion. The fitting portion is provided with a protruding portion or a recessed portion on the other surface of the brush unit, and a recessed portion or a protruding portion that fits the protruding portion or the recessed portion at a predetermined position of the case or the accommodating portion,
Furthermore, it comprises a notch or claw part on both sides perpendicular to these surfaces, and a claw part or notch part that fits into the notch part or claw part of the brush unit,
The washing / drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the brush unit is fixed by engaging the claw portion or the cutout portion with the cutout portion or the claw portion.   The case or the container includes a brush unit in which a brush whose hair length is previously aligned at a predetermined length, a cutter that trims the length of the brush, and a brush trimmed by the cutter. 2. A plate that pushes upward together with the brush unit, a moving means that moves the plate upward, and an operation unit that moves the moving means by a predetermined amount for each operation from the outside. The washing dryer according to any one of -16. A detector that detects wear of the brush and outputs a signal;
A brush set with a long-haired brush,
A cutter for trimming the brush;
A solenoid that drives the cutter,
Moving means for moving the brush set upward;
A motor for driving the moving means;
A control unit for driving and controlling the solenoid and the motor;
Based on the signal from the detector, the control unit drives the solenoid to operate the cutter, and drives the motor to push the brush set upward by a predetermined length after the operation of the cutter ends. The washing / drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 14.   The washing / drying machine according to any one of claims 17 and 18, wherein the moving means is formed by a gear, and a lever that rotates the gear by a predetermined amount for each operation from the outside.   The washer / dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein a plurality of uneven portions are provided on an outer peripheral surface facing the bottom portion of the housing portion or the housing portion of the case instead of providing the brush. .   Furthermore, the laundry drying of any one of Claims 1-19 provided with the some uneven | corrugated | grooved part in either the floor part of the said accommodating part, or the surface facing the said accommodating part of the said case outer peripheral surface. Machine.   Instead of providing the brush, a plurality of concavo-convex portions are provided on one side surface of the housing portion or the case, and a pressure plate is provided on the other side surface and an elastic member for applying a lateral elastic force to the pressure plate. The washer-dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein   Further, a plurality of concave and convex portions are provided on one side surface of the housing portion or the case, and a crimping plate and an elastic member for adding a lateral elastic force to the crimping plate are provided on the other side surface. The washing and drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 19.   The washing / drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 19, further comprising a vibration generating unit at a predetermined position of the housing unit.   25. The washing / drying machine according to claim 24, wherein the vibration generating unit includes an unbalanced mass, a cam, or an elastic bar and a driving unit that drives the bar.

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