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JP5907673B2
JP5907673B2 JP2011123909A JP2011123909A JP5907673B2 JP 5907673 B2 JP5907673 B2 JP 5907673B2 JP 2011123909 A JP2011123909 A JP 2011123909A JP 2011123909 A JP2011123909 A JP 2011123909A JP 5907673 B2 JP5907673 B2 JP 5907673B2
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和田 努
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桧山 功
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安藤 一志
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富田 隆士
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本発明は、槽を洗浄できる機能を備えた洗濯機に関する。   The present invention relates to a washing machine having a function of washing a tub.

洗濯機では、内槽や外槽に汚れが付着するため、洗濯運転とは別に槽洗浄を目的としたコースを設定できるものがある。しかし、槽洗浄を目的としたコースでは、洗浄用の薬剤が必要になり、槽洗浄コースをユーザが選択する操作が必要になるなど洗浄作業が煩雑であった。   In some washing machines, dirt is attached to the inner tub and the outer tub, so that a course for washing the tub can be set separately from the washing operation. However, in the course for the purpose of cleaning the tank, a cleaning chemical is required, and the cleaning operation is complicated, such as an operation for the user to select the tank cleaning course.

そこで、洗濯機の槽洗浄を行う他の方法として、外槽又は内槽の底部に気泡を噴射させる気泡噴射装置を設けて、外槽に水を溜めた状態で汚れに気泡を噴射させることで、汚れを除去する技術が提案されている(特許文献1参照)。   Therefore, as another method for washing the washing machine tub, by providing a bubble injection device for injecting bubbles at the bottom of the outer tub or the inner tub, and injecting the bubbles into the dirt with water stored in the outer tub. A technique for removing dirt has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).

特開2008−43651号公報JP 2008-43651 A

しかしながら、特許文献1に記載の技術では、別途、気泡発生手段やポンプを設けなければならず、洗濯機全体の構造が複雑になるという問題がある。   However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to separately provide bubble generating means and a pump, and there is a problem that the structure of the entire washing machine becomes complicated.

本発明は、上記課題を解決するものであり、その目的は、簡単な構造であっても、内槽の内底面部に配置された回転翼の裏面に汚れが付着し難い洗濯機を提供することにある。   This invention solves the said subject, The objective is providing the washing machine with which a stain | pollution | contamination does not adhere easily to the back surface of the rotary blade arrange | positioned at the inner bottom face part of an inner tank, even if it is a simple structure. There is.

本発明は、筐体と、この筐体内に防振支持され内部に水を溜める外槽と、この外槽内に回転自在に支持され洗濯物が収容される内槽と、この内槽の内底面部に配置され回転駆動される回転翼と、前記外槽内に給水する給水手段を備えた洗濯機において、前記回転翼は、中心側から外径側にかけて次第に高く形成され、かつ、回転方向に波型に傾斜する複数の山部と、該複数の山部の間に設けられた略平坦な谷部と、を有しており、前記回転翼の前記山部及び前記谷部の裏側には、周方向リブ及び径方向リブが設けられており、前記周方向リブ及び前記径方向リブで仕切られた複数の仕切空間が形成されると共に前記山部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔の数は、前記谷部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔の数よりも少なく、前記山部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔は、前記山部における周方向端部と前記山部の峰部との間であって、前記周方向端部寄りに設けられており、前記仕切空間の各々に少なくとも1つの貫通孔を形成され、前記給水手段により前記外槽内に水を溜めた状態ですすぎ工程を実行した後、排水弁を開けて前記すすぎ工程で利用した水を排水し、前記回転翼の底面より高い所定の水位となったときに前記排水弁を閉じて、前記内槽および前記回転翼を35r/minよりも高い回転速度で回転させ、前記貫通孔により前記回転翼の裏側から表側に至る水の流れを生じさせるで、前記仕切空間への汚れの付着を抑制する。
The present invention includes a housing, an outer tub that is supported in an antivibration manner in the housing and stores water therein, an inner tub that is rotatably supported in the outer tub and contains laundry, and an inner tub of the inner tub. In a washing machine including a rotary blade disposed on a bottom surface and driven to rotate and a water supply means for supplying water into the outer tub, the rotary blade is formed to be gradually higher from a center side to an outer diameter side, and in a rotation direction. A plurality of crests inclined in a wave shape, and a substantially flat trough provided between the crests , on the back side of the crest and trough of the rotor blade It is provided with a circumferential rib and the radial ribs provided on the circumferential rib and the radial is formed with a plurality of partition spaces partitioned by ribs Rutotomoni, each partition space on the back of the ridges The number of the through holes is smaller than the number of the through holes provided in each partition space on the back side of the valley portion. In addition, the through hole provided in each partition space on the back side of the mountain portion is provided between the circumferential end portion of the mountain portion and the peak portion of the mountain portion, and closer to the circumferential end portion. And at least one through hole is formed in each of the partition spaces, and after the rinsing step is performed in a state where water is accumulated in the outer tub by the water supply means, the drain valve is opened and the rinsing step is performed. Drain the used water, close the drain valve when the water level reaches a predetermined level higher than the bottom surface of the rotor blade, rotate the inner tank and the rotor blade at a rotational speed higher than 35 r / min, The flow of water from the back side to the front side of the rotor blade is generated by the through hole, thereby suppressing the adhesion of dirt to the partition space.

本発明によれば、簡単な構造であっても、内槽の内底面部に配置された回転翼の裏面に汚れが付着し難い洗濯機を提供することが可能となる。   ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, even if it is a simple structure, it becomes possible to provide the washing machine with which dirt does not adhere easily to the back surface of the rotary blade arrange | positioned at the inner bottom face part of an inner tank.

第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の外観斜視図である。It is an external appearance perspective view of the washing machine (washing dryer) concerning a 1st embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の筐体の内部を示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows the inside of the housing | casing of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の筐体内部を示す分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the inside of the housing | casing of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の給水ユニットを示す拡大斜視図である。It is an expansion perspective view which shows the water supply unit of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の外槽カバーを示す分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the outer tank cover of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の給水経路を構成する水路部材を示し、(a)は底面側から見た斜視図、(b)はA部拡大斜視図である。The waterway member which comprises the water supply path of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment is shown, (a) is the perspective view seen from the bottom face side, (b) is the A section expansion perspective view. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の水路部材を示す拡大断面図である。It is an expanded sectional view showing the channel member of the washing machine (washing dryer) concerning a 1st embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の水路部材の組付け位置を示す拡大断面図である。It is an expanded sectional view showing the attachment position of the channel member of the washing machine (washing and drying machine) concerning a 1st embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の制御装置の機能構成を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the function structure of the control apparatus of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の給水ユニットから洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)までの経路を示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows the path | route from the water supply unit of the washing machine (washing dryer) which concerns on 1st Embodiment to a washing machine (washing dryer). 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の運転工程を説明する工程図である。It is process drawing explaining the driving | operation process of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の槽洗浄時の水の流れを示す模式図である。It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the water at the time of the tank washing | cleaning of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第2実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)を示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows the washing machine (washing dryer) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. 第2実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の水路部材を示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows the waterway member of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. 第2実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の水路部材の変形例を示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows the modification of the channel member of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の槽洗浄工程のフローチャートである。It is a flowchart of the tank washing | cleaning process of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の脱水工程の槽洗浄シャワー動作を示したフローチャートである。It is the flowchart which showed the tank washing shower operation | movement of the spin-drying | dehydration process of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1の実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の操作パネルの変形例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the modification of the operation panel of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1の実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の洗濯兼脱水槽を展開した状態を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the state which expand | deployed the washing and dewatering tank of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第1の実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の回転翼を表側から見た図である。It is the figure which looked at the rotary blade of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment from the front side. 第1の実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の回転翼を裏側から見た図である。It is the figure which looked at the rotary blade of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on 1st Embodiment from the back side. 図20に示す回転翼のA−A断面図である。It is AA sectional drawing of the rotary blade shown in FIG.

以下、本発明を実施するための形態(以下「実施形態」という)について、適宜図面を参照しながら詳細に説明する。なお、以下では、洗濯機として、洗濯から乾燥までの工程を行うことができる洗濯乾燥機を例に挙げて説明する。   Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “embodiments”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. In the following description, a washing / drying machine capable of performing steps from washing to drying will be described as an example of the washing machine.

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図1に示すように、洗濯乾燥機1Aは、洗濯兼脱水槽8(内槽、図2参照)の回転軸が略鉛直方向の縦型式洗濯機(縦型式洗濯乾燥機)である。この洗濯乾燥機1Aの筐体2の上部には上面カバー2aが設けられており、上面カバー2aには外蓋3が設けられている。外蓋3は、山型に折れ曲がりながら後ろ側に開くことにより、開口部2b(図2参照)を開口し、洗濯兼脱水槽8(図2参照)に衣類(洗濯物)が出し入れ可能になっている。
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As shown in FIG. 1, the washing / drying machine 1A is a vertical washing machine (vertical washing / drying machine) in which the rotation axis of the washing and dewatering tank 8 (inner tank, see FIG. 2) is substantially vertical. An upper surface cover 2a is provided on the upper portion of the casing 2 of the washing / drying machine 1A, and an outer lid 3 is provided on the upper surface cover 2a. The outer lid 3 is folded in a mountain shape and opened to the rear side, thereby opening the opening 2b (see FIG. 2) and allowing clothes (laundry) to be taken in and out of the washing and dewatering tub 8 (see FIG. 2). ing.

上面カバー2aの奥側(後側)には、水道栓からの給水ホース接続口4および風呂の残り湯の吸水ホース接続口5が設けられている。上面カバー2aの手前側には、電源ボタン6が設けられ、外蓋3の手前側には、操作ボタン7aおよび表示器7bからなる操作パネル7が設けられている。   On the back side (rear side) of the top cover 2a, a water supply hose connection port 4 from the water tap and a water absorption hose connection port 5 for remaining hot water in the bath are provided. A power button 6 is provided on the front side of the top cover 2a, and an operation panel 7 including an operation button 7a and a display 7b is provided on the front side of the outer lid 3.

図2に示すように、洗濯乾燥機1Aは、筐体2内に、洗濯兼脱水槽8,外槽9,駆動装置10,洗剤・仕上剤の投入装置11,給水ユニット12A,乾燥ダクト20などを備えている。   As shown in FIG. 2, a washing / drying machine 1A includes a washing / dehydrating tub 8, an outer tub 9, a driving device 10, a detergent / finishing agent charging device 11, a water supply unit 12A, a drying duct 20 and the like in a housing 2. It has.

洗濯兼脱水槽8は、有底円筒形状を呈し、ステンレス鋼板などで形成された胴板8aを有している。胴板8aには、通水および通風のための多数の貫通孔(図2参照、一部のみ図示)8a1が形成されている。洗濯兼脱水槽8は、内側底面に回転翼8bを備える。   The washing and dewatering tub 8 has a bottomed cylindrical shape and includes a body plate 8a formed of a stainless steel plate or the like. A large number of through-holes (see FIG. 2, only part of which are shown) 8a1 for water flow and ventilation are formed in the body plate 8a. The washing and dewatering tub 8 includes a rotary blade 8b on the inner bottom surface.

外槽9は、有底円筒形状を呈し、洗濯兼脱水槽8を同軸上に内包し、その上部に外槽カバー9aを備えて構成されている。洗濯乾燥機1Aの使用者は、外蓋3および外槽カバー9aの蓋部材9cを開くことにより、開口部2bから洗濯兼脱水槽8内に衣類の出し入れを行うことができる。   The outer tub 9 has a bottomed cylindrical shape, includes a washing and dewatering tub 8 coaxially, and includes an outer tub cover 9a on the upper portion thereof. The user of the washing and drying machine 1A can put clothes in and out of the washing and dewatering tub 8 through the opening 2b by opening the outer lid 3 and the lid member 9c of the outer tub cover 9a.

駆動装置10は、外槽9の底面の外側中央に配置されている。この駆動装置10は、モータ10aとクラッチ機構10bとを有し、駆動装置10の回転軸10cが外槽9を貫通し、洗濯兼脱水槽8および回転翼8bと結合するように構成されている。クラッチ機構10bは、モータ10aの回転動力を洗濯兼脱水槽8および/または回転翼8bに伝達する機能を有する。モータ10aは、その回転を検出するホール素子あるいはフォトインタラプタなどで構成される回転検出装置28と、モータ10aに流れる電流を検出するモータ電流検出装置29を備える。   The driving device 10 is disposed at the center outside the bottom surface of the outer tub 9. The drive device 10 includes a motor 10a and a clutch mechanism 10b, and a rotation shaft 10c of the drive device 10 is configured to pass through the outer tub 9 and to be coupled to the washing / dehydrating tub 8 and the rotary blade 8b. . The clutch mechanism 10b has a function of transmitting the rotational power of the motor 10a to the washing and dewatering tub 8 and / or the rotary blade 8b. The motor 10a includes a rotation detection device 28 configured by a Hall element or a photo interrupter that detects the rotation, and a motor current detection device 29 that detects a current flowing through the motor 10a.

投入装置11は、上面カバー2aの手前側に備えられる。洗剤や仕上剤の投入は、投入ホース11aにより、外槽9と洗濯兼脱水槽8の間に行われる。   The charging device 11 is provided on the front side of the top cover 2a. The detergent and the finishing agent are charged between the outer tub 9 and the washing / dehydrating tub 8 by the charging hose 11a.

給水ユニット12Aは、上面カバー2aの奥側側に設けられる。この給水ユニット12Aは、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を投入装置11、後記する水冷除湿機構(図示せず)へ給水する。また、給水ユニット12Aは、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水や吸水ホース接続口5(図1参照)からの風呂水を、注水ホース11bを介して、外槽9と洗濯兼脱水槽8の間から外槽9内に注水することができる。また、給水ユニット12Aは、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を洗浄ホース11cを介して、洗濯兼脱水槽8の上部に注水することができる。なお、給水ユニット12Aの詳細な説明は、図4を用いて後記する。   The water supply unit 12A is provided on the back side of the top cover 2a. This water supply unit 12A supplies tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 to the charging device 11 and a water-cooled dehumidification mechanism (not shown) described later. In addition, the water supply unit 12A supplies the tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 and the bath water from the water absorption hose connection port 5 (see FIG. 1) to the outer tub 9 and the washing / dehydration tub 8 via the water injection hose 11b. Water can be poured into the outer tub 9 from between. Further, the water supply unit 12A can inject tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 into the upper portion of the washing and dewatering tank 8 through the cleaning hose 11c. The detailed description of the water supply unit 12A will be described later with reference to FIG.

外槽9の底面に設けられた落込部9mは、下部連通管13と連通するように接続されている。下部連通管13は、排水弁14を介して、洗濯水排水路15と連通するように接続されている。排水弁14を閉弁することにより、外槽9内に洗い水やすすぎ水を貯水可能となる。また、排水弁14を開弁することにより、外槽9内の水を、洗濯水排水路15を介して、洗濯乾燥機1Aの機外へ排水することができる。   The drop portion 9 m provided on the bottom surface of the outer tub 9 is connected so as to communicate with the lower communication pipe 13. The lower communication pipe 13 is connected so as to communicate with the washing water drainage path 15 via the drain valve 14. By closing the drain valve 14, washing water and rinsing water can be stored in the outer tub 9. Further, by opening the drain valve 14, the water in the outer tub 9 can be drained outside the washing / drying machine 1 </ b> A through the washing water drainage channel 15.

また、下部連通管13は、筐体2の下部に設置された異物除去装置16および循環ポンプ17を介して洗濯水循環水路18(一部省略)と連通するように接続されている。また、洗濯水循環水路18は、洗濯兼脱水槽8より上側に設けられた糸くず除去装置(図示せず)と連通するように接続されている。   The lower communication pipe 13 is connected so as to communicate with a washing water circulation channel 18 (partially omitted) via a foreign matter removing device 16 and a circulation pump 17 installed at the lower part of the housing 2. The washing water circulation channel 18 is connected to communicate with a lint removal device (not shown) provided above the washing and dewatering tub 8.

循環ポンプ17を駆動すると、外槽9内の水が、落込部9mおよび下部連通管13を介して異物除去装置16に流入し異物が除去され、循環ポンプ17の吸込口に流入する。循環ポンプ17から送られた水は、洗濯水循環水路18を介して糸くず除去装置に流入し糸くずが除去され、糸くずが除去された水(循環水)は洗濯兼脱水槽8内に上部から散布するように注水される。   When the circulation pump 17 is driven, the water in the outer tub 9 flows into the foreign matter removing device 16 through the drop portion 9m and the lower communication pipe 13 to remove the foreign matter, and flows into the suction port of the circulation pump 17. The water sent from the circulation pump 17 flows into the waste thread removing device via the washing water circulation channel 18 to remove the waste thread, and the water from which the waste thread has been removed (circulated water) is placed in the washing and dewatering tank 8. Water is sprayed to spray from.

乾燥ダクト20は、筐体2の背面内側に縦方向に設置され、ダクト下部は外槽9の落込部9mとゴム製の蛇腹管20aによって接続されている。乾燥ダクト20内には、水冷除湿機構(図示せず)を内蔵しており、給水ユニット12Aから水冷除湿機構へ冷却水を供給する。冷却水は乾燥ダクト20の壁面(ステンレス製などの金属プレート)を伝わって流下して落込部9mに入り、下部連通管13,洗濯水排水路15を通り機外へ排出される。   The drying duct 20 is installed vertically inside the back surface of the housing 2, and the lower part of the duct is connected to the drop portion 9m of the outer tub 9 by a rubber bellows tube 20a. A water-cooled dehumidifying mechanism (not shown) is built in the drying duct 20, and cooling water is supplied from the water supply unit 12A to the water-cooled dehumidifying mechanism. The cooling water flows down the wall surface (metal plate made of stainless steel or the like) of the drying duct 20 and enters the drop portion 9m, and is discharged to the outside through the lower communication pipe 13 and the washing water drainage path 15.

乾燥ダクト20の出口はファン21の吸気口と接続され、ファン21の出口はヒータ22と接続されている。ヒータ22の出口は、送風ダクト23およびゴム製の蛇腹管23aを介して、吹出ノズル24と接続されている。   The outlet of the drying duct 20 is connected to the inlet of the fan 21, and the outlet of the fan 21 is connected to the heater 22. The outlet of the heater 22 is connected to the blowout nozzle 24 via a blower duct 23 and a rubber bellows tube 23a.

このように、乾燥工程においては、外槽9内の空気を乾燥ダクト20で水冷除湿してファン21の吸込口から吸込し、ファン21から吐出された空気をヒータ22で加熱して、高温低湿の風を吹出ノズル24から洗濯兼脱水槽8内に向けて吹き出すことができる。   As described above, in the drying process, the air in the outer tub 9 is water-cooled and dehumidified by the drying duct 20 and sucked from the suction port of the fan 21, and the air discharged from the fan 21 is heated by the heater 22, so Can be blown out from the blowing nozzle 24 into the washing and dewatering tub 8.

なお、図示していないが、送風ダクト23には、乾燥運転中に洗濯兼脱水槽8内に向けて吹き出される風の温度を検出する温度センサ、外槽9の落込部9mには、洗濯水の温度や、乾燥運転中に乾燥ダクト20に吸い込まれる空気の温度を検出する温度センサ、下部連通管13と排水弁14の間には、洗濯水の温度や、乾燥運転中に洗濯水排水路15から機外に排出される空気の温度を検出する温度センサ、外槽9の側面上部には、外槽9の振動による振動加速度を検知する加速度センサが設けられている。また、外槽9に溜められた洗濯水の水位を検出する水位センサ(図示せず)を備えている。   Although not shown, the air duct 23 has a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the air blown toward the washing and dehydrating tub 8 during the drying operation, and the drop portion 9m of the outer tub 9 has a washing A temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the water and the temperature of the air sucked into the drying duct 20 during the drying operation, between the lower communication pipe 13 and the drain valve 14, the temperature of the washing water and the washing water drainage during the drying operation A temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the air discharged from the passage 15 to the outside of the machine, and an acceleration sensor that detects vibration acceleration due to vibration of the outer tub 9 are provided on the upper side of the outer tub 9. Moreover, the water level sensor (not shown) which detects the water level of the washing water stored in the outer tub 9 is provided.

図3に示すように、洗濯兼脱水槽8は、胴板8aの上端縁部に合成樹脂などで形成されたバランスリング(流体バランサともいう)8cを備えている。このバランスリング8cは、その内部に比重の大きな流体を封入して構成され、洗濯兼脱水層8の回転時に洗濯物の偏り等によって偏心が生じたときに、バランスリング8c内での流体の移動によって偏心をキャンセルし、回転のバランスを維持する働きを有する。   As shown in FIG. 3, the washing and dewatering tub 8 includes a balance ring (also referred to as a fluid balancer) 8c formed of a synthetic resin or the like at the upper edge of the body plate 8a. The balance ring 8c is configured by enclosing a fluid having a large specific gravity therein, and when the washing / dehydration layer 8 rotates, the fluid moves in the balance ring 8c when eccentricity occurs due to the bias of the laundry. This cancels the eccentricity and maintains the balance of rotation.

外槽カバー9aは、略半円形状の投入口9bを有し、外槽9の上端縁部に取り付けられる。なお、投入口9bには、開閉可能に取り付けられた蓋部材9c(図2参照)が設けられている。また、外槽カバー9aの奥側(後側)には、洗濯水循環水路18(図2参照)の端部が接続される接続口9d、蛇腹管23a(図2参照)が接続される接続口9e、後記する槽洗浄用の洗浄ホース11cが接続される接続口9fが設けられている。なお、図2と重複する部分については、同じ符号を付して説明を省略する。   The outer tank cover 9 a has a substantially semicircular inlet 9 b and is attached to the upper edge of the outer tank 9. The insertion port 9b is provided with a lid member 9c (see FIG. 2) attached so as to be openable and closable. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the outer tub cover 9a, a connection port 9d to which an end of the washing water circulation channel 18 (see FIG. 2) is connected, and a connection port to which the bellows tube 23a (see FIG. 2) is connected. 9e is provided with a connection port 9f to which a tank cleaning hose 11c described later is connected. In addition, about the part which overlaps with FIG. 2, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

図4に示すように、給水ユニット12Aは、洗剤給水電磁弁12aと、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bと、冷却水給水電磁弁12cと、外槽給水電磁弁12dと、切替電磁弁12eと、風呂水ポンプ12fと、給水経路ユニット30と、を備えている。   As shown in FIG. 4, the water supply unit 12A includes a detergent water supply electromagnetic valve 12a, a finishing agent / tank cleaning water supply electromagnetic valve 12b, a cooling water supply electromagnetic valve 12c, an outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12d, and a switching electromagnetic valve 12e. A bath water pump 12f, and a water supply path unit 30.

洗剤給水電磁弁12aは、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、入水口(図示せず)から給水経路ユニット30内を通り、出水口32に接続されるホース12i(図2参照)を介して、投入装置11(図2参照)の洗剤投入室(図示せず)に給水する。洗剤投入室に注水された水道水は、投入された洗剤とともに、投入ホース11a(図2参照)を介して、外槽9内に注水される。   The detergent water supply solenoid valve 12a passes the tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 through the water supply path unit 30 from the water inlet (not shown) and through the hose 12i (see FIG. 2) connected to the water outlet 32. Then, water is supplied to a detergent charging chamber (not shown) of the charging device 11 (see FIG. 2). The tap water poured into the detergent charging chamber is poured into the outer tub 9 through the charging hose 11a (see FIG. 2) together with the detergent introduced.

仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bは、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、入水口33から給水経路ユニット30内を通り、出水口34に接続される洗浄ホース11cを介して後記する水路部材50に給水する。   The finishing agent / tank washing water supply electromagnetic valve 12b is a water channel which will be described later via a washing hose 11c connected to the water outlet 34 through the water supply passage unit 30 from the water inlet 33 through the water supply hose connection port 4. Water is supplied to the member 50.

また、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bは、切替電磁弁12eの開弁時に、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、入水口33から給水経路ユニット30内を通り、出水口35に接続されるホース12jを介して、投入装置11(図2参照)の仕上剤投入室(図示せず)に給水する。仕上剤投入室に注水された水道水は、投入された仕上剤とともに、投入ホース11a(図2参照)を介して、外槽9内に注水される。   Further, the finishing agent / bath cleaning water supply electromagnetic valve 12b connects the tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 through the water supply path unit 30 through the water supply path unit 30 to the water outlet 35 when the switching electromagnetic valve 12e is opened. Water is supplied to a finishing agent charging chamber (not shown) of the charging device 11 (see FIG. 2) through the hose 12j. The tap water poured into the finishing agent charging chamber is poured into the outer tub 9 through the charging hose 11a (see FIG. 2) together with the finished finishing agent.

冷却水給水電磁弁12cは、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、図示しないホースを介して、乾燥ダクト20(図2参照)の水冷除湿機構(図示せず)に給水する。   The cooling water supply electromagnetic valve 12c supplies tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 to a water cooling / dehumidification mechanism (not shown) of the drying duct 20 (see FIG. 2) via a hose (not shown).

外槽給水電磁弁12dは、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、流路12hに接続される注水ホース11b(図2参照)から外槽9内に給水する。   The outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12d supplies tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 into the outer tank 9 from a water injection hose 11b (see FIG. 2) connected to the flow path 12h.

切替電磁弁12eは、仕上剤用として給水するかを切り替えるものである。   The switching solenoid valve 12e switches whether to supply water for the finishing agent.

なお、風呂水ポンプ12fで汲み上げられた吸水ホース接続口5からの風呂水は、流路12hに合流して接続される注水ホース11b(図2参照)から外槽9内に給水する。   In addition, the bath water from the water absorption hose connection port 5 pumped up by the bath water pump 12f is supplied into the outer tub 9 from a water injection hose 11b (see FIG. 2) joined and connected to the flow path 12h.

図5に示すように、外槽カバー9aには、水路部材50が複数のねじ60を介して外槽カバー9aの下面に固定される。この水路部材50は、合成樹脂などで略円形に形成され、凹面が外槽カバー9a側を向くようにして形成された凹条の水路50sを有している。また、水路部材50は、外槽カバー9aの周縁部に沿って周回する(ひとまわりする)よう配設される。   As shown in FIG. 5, the water channel member 50 is fixed to the lower surface of the outer tub cover 9 a via the plurality of screws 60 in the outer tub cover 9 a. The water channel member 50 is formed in a substantially circular shape with a synthetic resin or the like, and has a concave water channel 50 s formed so that the concave surface faces the outer tank cover 9 a side. Moreover, the water channel member 50 is arrange | positioned so that it may wrap around along the peripheral part of the outer tank cover 9a.

また、水路部材50は、ねじ固定のための複数の取付部51,52を備えている。この取付部51は、内方(径方向内側)に突出して形成された山型の片部51aを有し、この片部51aに鉛直方向に貫通するねじ挿通孔51bが形成されて構成されている。取付部52は、外方に形成された片部52aを有し、この片部52aに鉛直方向に貫通するねじ挿通孔52bが形成されて構成されている。本実施形態では、それぞれ6個の取付部51および取付部52が周方向に間隔を置いて、かつ、取付部51と取付部52が交互に配置されるように構成されている。   Further, the water channel member 50 includes a plurality of attachment portions 51 and 52 for fixing screws. The mounting portion 51 has a mountain-shaped piece portion 51a formed so as to protrude inwardly (inward in the radial direction), and a screw insertion hole 51b penetrating in the vertical direction is formed in the piece portion 51a. Yes. The attachment portion 52 has a piece portion 52a formed outward, and a screw insertion hole 52b penetrating in the vertical direction is formed in the piece portion 52a. In the present embodiment, each of the six attachment portions 51 and the attachment portions 52 is spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and the attachment portions 51 and the attachment portions 52 are alternately arranged.

また、水路部材50は、取付部52が形成される位置では、水路50sが内方に突出して蛇行するように形成されている。したがって、水路部材50の外周縁部は、ほぼ円となるように形成されている。このように、水路部材50の外側に突出する部分を無くすことで、水路部材50を外槽カバー9aの外周縁部により近い側に配置することができ、洗濯兼脱水槽8と外槽9との隙間に対向する位置に水路部材50を好適に配置することができる。   Further, the water channel member 50 is formed such that the water channel 50 s protrudes inwardly and meanders at a position where the attachment portion 52 is formed. Therefore, the outer peripheral edge of the water channel member 50 is formed to be substantially a circle. Thus, by eliminating the portion that protrudes outside the water channel member 50, the water channel member 50 can be disposed closer to the outer peripheral edge of the outer tub cover 9a, and the washing / dehydrating tub 8 and the outer tub 9 The water channel member 50 can be suitably arranged at a position facing the gap.

図6(a)に示すように、水路部材50の内側面50bには、24個の側面側散水口50b1が周方向に間隔を置いて形成されている(一部のみ図示)。図6(b)に示すように、水路部材50の底面50aには、4個の底面側散水口50a1が周方向に間隔を置いて形成されている。   As shown to Fig.6 (a), 24 side surface side sprinkling ports 50b1 are formed in the inner surface 50b of the water channel member 50 at intervals in the circumferential direction (only one part is shown). As shown in FIG. 6B, four bottom surface side water spouts 50 a 1 are formed on the bottom surface 50 a of the water channel member 50 at intervals in the circumferential direction.

図7に示すように、底面側散水口50a1は、内側を向くように底面50aに鉛直方向に対して傾斜するように貫通している。底面側散水口50a1および側面側散水口50b1は、それぞれ本実施形態の個数に限定されるものではなく、洗濯乾燥機1Aの種類や内部の構造に応じて適宜増減することができる。   As shown in FIG. 7, the bottom surface side water spout 50a1 penetrates the bottom surface 50a so as to incline with respect to the vertical direction so as to face the inside. The number of the bottom-side watering port 50a1 and the side surface-side watering port 50b1 is not limited to the number of the present embodiment, and can be appropriately increased or decreased according to the type of the washing / drying machine 1A and the internal structure.

図8に示すように、外槽カバー9aの外周縁部の下面には、水路部材50が収容され、下側が開放されている凹部9a1が周方向に沿って形成されている。また、凹部9a1の底面9a2には、2本の溝9a3,9a4が、水路部材50の内側面50b,外側面50cに対応する位置に形成されている。この溝9a3,9a4にシール部材(図示せず)を注入して、溝9a3,9a4に内側面50b,外側面50cを付き合わせた状態において、取付部51,52を外槽カバー9aにねじ固定することによって水路部材50が外槽カバー9aに対して水密に固定される。また、このとき、水路部材50の側面側散水口50b1は、凹部9a1の側壁部9a5と対向している。   As shown in FIG. 8, the water channel member 50 is accommodated in the lower surface of the outer peripheral edge of the outer tub cover 9a, and a recess 9a1 is formed along the circumferential direction. In addition, two grooves 9a3 and 9a4 are formed on the bottom surface 9a2 of the recess 9a1 at positions corresponding to the inner side surface 50b and the outer side surface 50c of the water channel member 50. A seal member (not shown) is injected into the grooves 9a3 and 9a4, and the mounting portions 51 and 52 are fixed to the outer tank cover 9a with the grooves 9a3 and 9a4 attached to the inner surface 50b and the outer surface 50c. By doing so, the water channel member 50 is watertightly fixed with respect to the outer tank cover 9a. Further, at this time, the side surface water spray port 50b1 of the water channel member 50 faces the side wall 9a5 of the recess 9a1.

このようにして水路部材50を外槽カバー9aに取り付けることで、本実施形態では、水路部材50が、洗濯兼脱水槽8(バランスリング8c)と外槽9との間の隙間Tに対応する位置に配置される。なお、本実施形態では、水路部材50の底面50a,内側面50bおよび外側面50cと、この水路部材50の凹面が対向する外槽カバー9aの底面9a2とで囲まれる空間が給水経路に相当する。   By attaching the water channel member 50 to the outer tub cover 9a in this way, in this embodiment, the water channel member 50 corresponds to the gap T between the washing and dewatering tub 8 (balance ring 8c) and the outer tub 9. Placed in position. In the present embodiment, a space surrounded by the bottom surface 50a, the inner side surface 50b and the outer side surface 50c of the water channel member 50 and the bottom surface 9a2 of the outer tub cover 9a facing the concave surface of the water channel member 50 corresponds to the water supply path. .

図9に示すように、洗濯乾燥機1Aは、制御装置100を備える。制御装置100は、マイコン110を中心に構成される。マイコン110は、運転パターンデータベース111,工程制御部112,回転速度算出部113,衣類重量算出部114などを備える。   As shown in FIG. 9, the washing / drying machine 1 </ b> A includes a control device 100. The control device 100 is configured around a microcomputer 110. The microcomputer 110 includes an operation pattern database 111, a process control unit 112, a rotation speed calculation unit 113, a clothing weight calculation unit 114, and the like.

マイコン110は、操作ボタン7aから入力された運転コースにあった運転パターンを呼び出し、洗濯または/および乾燥を開始する機能を有する。   The microcomputer 110 has a function of calling an operation pattern corresponding to an operation course input from the operation button 7a and starting washing or / and drying.

工程制御部112は、運転パターンデータベース111から呼び出された運転パターンに基づき、洗い工程,すすぎ工程,脱水工程,槽洗浄工程,乾燥工程の各工程を運転制御する機能を有する。各工程において、工程制御部112は、それぞれ駆動回路を介して、給水ユニット12A(給水電磁弁12a〜12d,切替電磁弁12e),排水弁14,モータ10a,クラッチ機構10b,ヒータ22,ファン21,循環ポンプ17を駆動制御する機能を有する。   The process control unit 112 has a function of controlling operation of each of the washing process, the rinsing process, the dehydration process, the tank washing process, and the drying process based on the operation pattern called from the operation pattern database 111. In each process, the process control unit 112 includes a water supply unit 12A (water supply electromagnetic valves 12a to 12d, a switching electromagnetic valve 12e), a drain valve 14, a motor 10a, a clutch mechanism 10b, a heater 22, and a fan 21 via drive circuits. , Has a function of driving and controlling the circulation pump 17.

回転速度算出部113は、モータ10aの回転を検出する回転検出装置28からの検出値に基づき、モータ10aの回転速度を算出する機能を有する。   The rotation speed calculation unit 113 has a function of calculating the rotation speed of the motor 10a based on the detection value from the rotation detection device 28 that detects the rotation of the motor 10a.

衣類重量算出部114は、回転速度算出部113で算出された回転速度と、モータ電流検出装置29の検出値に基づいて、洗濯兼脱水槽8内の衣類の重量を算出する機能を有する。衣類の重量が増加することにより洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させるための負荷が大きくなり、モータ10aに流れるモータ電流が多く必要になることから、モータ10aのモータ電流と回転速度により衣類の重量を算出することができる。   The clothing weight calculation unit 114 has a function of calculating the weight of clothing in the washing and dewatering tub 8 based on the rotation speed calculated by the rotation speed calculation unit 113 and the detection value of the motor current detection device 29. Since the load for rotating the washing / dehydrating tub 8 is increased due to the increase in the weight of the clothes and a large motor current is required to flow through the motor 10a, the weight of the clothes is determined by the motor current and the rotation speed of the motor 10a. Can be calculated.

次に、第1実施形態に係る洗濯乾燥機1Aの動作について図10ないし図12を参照して説明する。図10は第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の給水ユニットから洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)までの経路を示す概略図、図11は第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の運転工程を説明する工程図、図12は第1実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の槽洗浄時の水の流れを示す模式図である。なお、図11に示す洗濯運転は、洗い→すすぎ→槽洗浄→脱水→槽洗浄→(乾燥)の運転工程を説明する工程図である。   Next, the operation of the washing / drying machine 1A according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a path from a water supply unit of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) to the washing machine (washing / drying machine) according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a washing machine (washing / drying machine) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of water during washing of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) according to the first embodiment. The washing operation shown in FIG. 11 is a process diagram for explaining the operation steps of washing → rinsing → tank washing → dehydration → tank washing → (drying).

図10に示すように、洗濯乾燥機1Aでは、外槽給水電磁弁12d(メイン)が開弁されると、水道水が注水ホース11bを介して外槽9内に注水される。洗剤給水電磁弁12aが開弁されると、水道水がホース12i,投入装置11,投入ホース11aを介して外槽9内に供給される。仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bおよび切替電磁弁12eが開弁されると、水道水がホース12j,投入装置11,投入ホース11aを介して外槽9内に供給される。また、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bが開弁されると、水道水が洗浄ホース11cを介して水路部材50に給水される。冷却水給水電磁弁12cが開弁されると、水道水が図示しないホースを介して乾燥ダクト20内の水冷除湿機構(図示せず)に供給される。   As shown in FIG. 10, in the washer / dryer 1A, when the outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12d (main) is opened, tap water is injected into the outer tank 9 through the water injection hose 11b. When the detergent water supply electromagnetic valve 12a is opened, tap water is supplied into the outer tub 9 via the hose 12i, the charging device 11, and the charging hose 11a. When the finishing agent / tank washing water supply electromagnetic valve 12b and the switching electromagnetic valve 12e are opened, tap water is supplied into the outer tank 9 through the hose 12j, the charging device 11, and the charging hose 11a. Further, when the finishing agent / tank cleaning water supply electromagnetic valve 12b is opened, tap water is supplied to the water channel member 50 via the cleaning hose 11c. When the cooling water supply electromagnetic valve 12c is opened, tap water is supplied to a water cooling / dehumidifying mechanism (not shown) in the drying duct 20 via a hose (not shown).

図11に示すように、布量センシング工程S1では、工程制御部112が洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させ、衣類重量算出部114が注水前の衣類について布量を算出する。   As shown in FIG. 11, in the cloth amount sensing step S <b> 1, the process control unit 112 rotates the washing / dehydrating tub 8, and the garment weight calculation unit 114 calculates the cloth amount for the garment before water injection.

給水・洗剤投入工程S2では、工程制御部112が外槽給水電磁弁12dを開弁し、水道水を注水ホース11bを介して外槽9と洗濯兼脱水槽8の間から外槽9内に注水する。また、工程制御部112は、外槽給水電磁弁12dが開弁されてから所定時間経過後に閉弁する。これは、給水ホース接続口4に接続されている注水ホース11b内に空気が含まれていることがあり、その空気を外槽9内に排出する動作である。
その後、工程制御部112が洗剤給水電磁弁12aを開弁し、水道水を投入装置11の洗剤投入室(図示せず)に給水する。洗剤投入室に注水された水道水は、投入された洗剤とともに、外槽9内に注水される。また、工程制御部112は、洗剤給水電磁弁12aが開弁されてから所定時間経過後(または、所定水位まで到達した後)に洗剤給水電磁弁12aを閉弁する。
In the water supply / detergent charging step S2, the process control unit 112 opens the outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12d, and tap water enters the outer tank 9 from between the outer tank 9 and the washing / dehydrating tank 8 via the water injection hose 11b. Add water. Further, the process control unit 112 closes after a predetermined time has elapsed since the outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12d was opened. This is an operation in which air is contained in the water injection hose 11 b connected to the water supply hose connection port 4, and the air is discharged into the outer tub 9.
Thereafter, the process control unit 112 opens the detergent water supply electromagnetic valve 12 a and supplies tap water to a detergent charging chamber (not shown) of the charging device 11. The tap water poured into the detergent charging chamber is poured into the outer tub 9 together with the poured detergent. Further, the process control unit 112 closes the detergent water supply electromagnetic valve 12a after a predetermined time has passed since the detergent water supply electromagnetic valve 12a is opened (or after reaching a predetermined water level).

洗剤とかし工程S3では、工程制御部112が循環ポンプ17(または、洗濯兼脱水槽8、または撹拌翼8a)を駆動して洗剤を溶かし、高濃度の洗剤溶液を生成する。   In the detergent combing step S3, the process control unit 112 drives the circulation pump 17 (or the washing / dehydrating tub 8 or the stirring blade 8a) to dissolve the detergent and generate a highly concentrated detergent solution.

回転給水工程S4では、工程制御部112が外槽給水電磁弁12dを開弁して外槽に給水し、洗濯兼脱水槽8および/または回転翼8bを回転させながら、循環ポンプ17を駆動して、高濃度の洗剤溶液を糸くず除去装置19から洗濯兼脱水槽8内の衣類に散布する。このとき、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bを開弁して、外槽9と洗濯兼脱水槽8を洗浄してもよい。   In the rotary water supply process S4, the process control unit 112 opens the outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12d to supply water to the outer tank, and drives the circulation pump 17 while rotating the washing / dehydrating tank 8 and / or the rotary blade 8b. Then, a high-concentration detergent solution is sprayed from the lint removing device 19 to the clothes in the washing and dewatering tub 8. At this time, the finishing agent / tank washing water supply electromagnetic valve 12b may be opened to wash the outer tub 9 and the washing / dehydrating tub 8.

前洗い工程S5では、高濃度の洗剤溶液で衣類を洗う。   In the pre-washing step S5, the clothes are washed with a high-concentration detergent solution.

布質センシング工程S6では、まず、衣類重量算出部114が、水を含んだ状態の衣類の重量を算出する。そして、布量センシング工程S1で算出した水を含まない衣類の重量と布質センシング工程S6で算出した水を含んだ状態の衣類の重量から、衣類の布質(吸水性)を判断する。判断された衣類の布質に従って以下の工程が制御される。   In the cloth quality sensing step S6, first, the clothing weight calculation unit 114 calculates the weight of the clothing containing water. Then, the cloth quality (water absorption) of the clothes is determined from the weight of the clothes not including water calculated in the cloth amount sensing step S1 and the weight of the clothes including water calculated in the cloth quality sensing step S6. The following steps are controlled according to the determined cloth quality of the garment.

洗い給水工程S7では、工程制御部112が、布量センシング工程S1で算出した衣類の重量と、布質センシング工程S6で判断した衣類の布質に合わせて外槽9(または洗濯兼脱水槽8)の内部に給水する。   In the washing / water supply step S7, the process control unit 112 matches the weight of the clothes calculated in the cloth amount sensing step S1 and the cloth quality of the clothes determined in the cloth quality sensing step S6. ) Supply water inside.

本洗い工程S8では、工程制御部112が、回転翼8bを回転(または、正方向逆方向に交互に回転)して、衣類を洗う。このとき、循環ポンプ17を駆動して、洗剤溶液を衣類に散布してもよい。なお、図示していないが、本洗い工程S8では、回転翼8bを正方向逆方向に交互に回転させ衣類をほぐす運転も行う。また、工程制御部112は、この本洗い工程とほぐし工程を数回繰り返す。本洗いが終了すると、衣類のアンバランス状態を監視し、脱水に移行するか否かを判断する。   In the main washing process S8, the process control unit 112 rotates the rotor blades 8b (or alternately rotates in the forward and reverse directions) to wash the clothes. At this time, the circulation pump 17 may be driven to spray the detergent solution on the clothes. Although not shown, in the main washing step S8, the rotating blades 8b are alternately rotated in the forward and reverse directions to perform an operation of loosening clothes. Further, the process control unit 112 repeats the main washing process and the loosening process several times. When the main washing is completed, the unbalanced state of the clothing is monitored to determine whether or not to shift to dehydration.

排水工程S9では、工程制御部112が、排水弁14を開弁し、外槽9内の洗い水を排水する。   In the drainage process S9, the process control unit 112 opens the drain valve 14 and drains the wash water in the outer tub 9.

脱水工程S10では、排水終了後、工程制御部112が、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させて衣類に含まれる水(洗い水)を脱水する。   In the dehydration step S10, after the drainage is finished, the process control unit 112 rotates the washing and dewatering tank 8 to dehydrate water (wash water) contained in the clothes.

回転シャワー工程S11では、工程制御部112が、排水弁14を閉弁、外槽給水電磁弁12dを開弁して、洗濯兼脱水槽8にすすぎ水を供給する。そして、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させつつ、すすぎ水を洗濯兼脱水槽8内の衣類に散布する。   In the rotary shower step S <b> 11, the process control unit 112 closes the drain valve 14, opens the outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12 d, and supplies rinse water to the washing and dewatering tank 8. Then, the rinsing water is sprayed on the clothes in the washing / dehydrating tub 8 while rotating the washing / dehydrating tub 8.

脱水工程S12では、工程制御部112が、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させつつ、循環ポンプ17を停止させて、衣類からすすぎ水を脱水する。   In the dehydration process S12, the process control unit 112 stops the circulation pump 17 while rotating the washing and dehydrating tub 8, and dehydrates the rinsing water from the clothes.

回転シャワー工程S13では、工程制御部112が、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させつつ、すすぎ水を洗濯兼脱水槽8内の衣類に散布する。   In the rotary shower step S <b> 13, the process control unit 112 sprays rinse water on the clothes in the washing / dehydrating tub 8 while rotating the washing / dehydrating tub 8.

排水工程S14では、工程制御部112が、洗濯兼脱水槽8および循環ポンプ17を停止させて、排水弁14を開弁し、外槽9内のすすぎ水を排水する。   In the draining step S14, the process control unit 112 stops the washing / dehydrating tub 8 and the circulation pump 17, opens the drain valve 14, and drains the rinsing water in the outer tub 9.

脱水工程S15では、排水終了後、工程制御部112が、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させて衣類に含まれる水(すすぎ水)を脱水する。   In the dehydration step S15, after the drainage is finished, the process control unit 112 rotates the washing and dehydrating tank 8 to dehydrate water (rinse water) contained in the clothes.

すすぎ給水工程S16では、工程制御部112が、排水弁14を閉弁、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bを開弁し、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させながら、外槽9と洗濯兼脱水槽8を洗浄する。所定時間経過後(または、所定水位まで到達した後)に切替電磁弁12eを所定時間開弁して、洗濯兼脱水槽8に仕上剤を含むすすぎ水を供給する。また、給水工程S16では、工程制御部112が、外槽給水電磁弁12dを開弁して、外槽9(または、洗濯兼脱水槽8)にすすぎ水を供給する。   In the rinsing water supply step S16, the process control unit 112 closes the drain valve 14, opens the finishing agent / bath washing water supply electromagnetic valve 12b, and rotates the washing / dehydration tub 8 while washing and removing the outer tub 9. The water tank 8 is washed. After a predetermined time has elapsed (or after reaching a predetermined water level), the switching electromagnetic valve 12e is opened for a predetermined time, and rinse water containing a finishing agent is supplied to the washing and dewatering tank 8. In the water supply step S16, the process control unit 112 opens the outer tub water supply electromagnetic valve 12d and supplies rinsing water to the outer tub 9 (or the washing and dewatering tub 8).

ほぐし工程S17では、工程制御部112が、回転翼8bを正方向逆方向に交互に回転させ衣類をほぐす運転を行う。   In the loosening step S <b> 17, the process control unit 112 performs an operation of loosening clothes by alternately rotating the rotary blades 8 b in the forward and reverse directions.

かくはん工程S18では、工程制御部112が、外槽9にすすぎ水を溜めた状態で洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させて衣類を攪拌しつつすすぐ。   In the stirring step S18, the process control unit 112 rotates the washing and dewatering tub 8 in a state where rinsing water is accumulated in the outer tub 9, and rinses the clothes while stirring them.

槽洗浄工程S19では、工程制御部112により濯兼脱水槽8を回転させて、洗濯兼脱水槽8底面の上面及び下面や回転翼8b底面の下面を洗浄する。   In the tank cleaning step S19, the process controller 112 rotates the rinsing / dehydrating tank 8 to clean the upper and lower surfaces of the bottom surface of the washing / dehydrating tank 8 and the lower surface of the rotating blade 8b.

ここで、回転翼8bの構造について、詳細に説明する。   Here, the structure of the rotary blade 8b will be described in detail.

図20は、回転翼8bを上方から見た表側の図であり、図21は、回転翼8bを下方から見た裏側の図であり、図22は、図20のA−A断面図である。この回転翼8bは、内槽8の内底面部を一部または全部覆うような径を有する略円形に形成されている。   20 is a front side view of the rotary blade 8b as viewed from above, FIG. 21 is a back side view of the rotary blade 8b as viewed from below, and FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. . The rotor blade 8b is formed in a substantially circular shape having a diameter that covers part or all of the inner bottom surface of the inner tank 8.

図20に示す通り、回転翼8bには、中心側から外径側にかけて次第に高く形成される山部8b1を複数、例えば2つ有している。この山部8b1は、回転方向に波型に傾斜しており、その波型の頂部が中心側から外径側にかけて連なることにより峰部を形成する。このため、回転翼8bが回転すると、峰部により衣類が跳ね上がり、効率良く衣類の入れ替わりが行われる。   As shown in FIG. 20, the rotor blade 8b has a plurality of, for example, two peak portions 8b1 that are gradually formed higher from the center side to the outer diameter side. The peak portion 8b1 is inclined in a wave shape in the rotation direction, and the peak portion of the wave shape is continuous from the center side to the outer diameter side to form a peak portion. For this reason, when the rotary blade 8b rotates, the clothing jumps up by the peak portion, and the clothing is efficiently replaced.

さらに、回転翼8bにおける複数の山部8b1の間には、略平坦な谷部8b2を複数、例えば2つ有している。この谷部8b2には、中心側から外径側にかけて放射状かつ互い違いに複数の凸部8b3が形成されている。この凸部8b3により、山部8b1から落下される衣類に指圧的効果を与えたり、衣類の動きを活性化したりでき、結果として洗浄力の向上につながる。また、谷部8b2には、複数の谷部貫通孔8b4が設けられており、衣類と回転翼8bとの間に水膜が形成されるのを防止している。   Further, a plurality of, for example, two substantially flat valley portions 8b2 are provided between the plurality of peak portions 8b1 of the rotary blade 8b. In the valley portion 8b2, a plurality of convex portions 8b3 are formed radially and alternately from the center side to the outer diameter side. By this convex part 8b3, a shiatsu effect can be given to the clothing dropped from the mountain part 8b1, or the movement of the clothes can be activated, resulting in an improvement in cleaning power. Further, the valley portion 8b2 is provided with a plurality of valley portion through holes 8b4 to prevent a water film from being formed between the clothing and the rotor blade 8b.

この回転翼8bの裏側には、図21及び図22に示す通り、周方向リブ8b5及び径方向リブ8b6が強度確保等のために設けられている。ここで、これら周方向リブ8b5及び径方向リブで仕切られる空間のうち、特に山部8b1の裏側に形成される仕切空間8b7には空気が溜り易く、汚れが残ることがある。しかしながら、本実施形態のように山部貫通孔8b8を設けることにより、回転翼8bの裏側から表側に至る水の流れが生まれ、この仕切空間8b7への汚れの付着を抑制できる。また、仕切空間8b7の外径側に山部貫通孔8b8を形成すれば、高い遠心力が作用して水の流れが更に良くなる。   As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, circumferential ribs 8b5 and radial ribs 8b6 are provided on the back side of the rotary blade 8b to ensure strength and the like. Here, among the spaces partitioned by the circumferential ribs 8b5 and the radial ribs, air easily collects in the partition space 8b7 formed on the back side of the peak portion 8b1, and dirt may remain. However, by providing the peak portion through-hole 8b8 as in the present embodiment, a flow of water from the back side to the front side of the rotary blade 8b is produced, and adhesion of dirt to the partition space 8b7 can be suppressed. Moreover, if the peak part through-hole 8b8 is formed in the outer diameter side of the partition space 8b7, a high centrifugal force will act and the flow of water will become still better.

また、山部貫通孔8b8を設ける位置としては、山部8b1における周方向端部と峰部との間であって、周方向端部寄りが望ましい。すると、峰部付近には山部貫通孔8b8が存在しないので、衣類の引っ掛かりを防止できる。なお、この山部貫通孔8b8や谷部貫通孔8b4は、排水だけでなく、乾燥時の温風も通ることになる。   Moreover, as a position which provides the mountain part through-hole 8b8, it is between the circumferential direction edge part and peak part in the mountain part 8b1, Comprising: The circumferential direction edge part vicinity is desirable. Then, since the mountain through hole 8b8 does not exist in the vicinity of the peak, clothes can be prevented from being caught. In addition, this peak part through-hole 8b8 and valley part through-hole 8b4 pass not only waste water but the warm air at the time of drying.

次に、図16を用いて、槽洗浄工程S19の動作について更に説明する。   Next, operation | movement of tank cleaning process S19 is further demonstrated using FIG.

工程制御部112は、すすぎ水が所定の水位s以下かどうかを判断し(ステップ161)、所定水位sより水位が高い場合は排水弁14を開弁して、すすぎ水を排水する(ステップ162)。この所定水位sは、たとえば、洗濯兼脱水槽8の底面や回転翼8b底面よりも高い水位とする。所定水位s以下になったら、排水弁14を閉弁する(ステップ163)。   The process control unit 112 determines whether or not the rinse water is equal to or lower than the predetermined water level s (step 161). If the water level is higher than the predetermined water level s, the process control unit 112 opens the drain valve 14 to drain the rinse water (step 162). ). The predetermined water level s is, for example, higher than the bottom surface of the washing / dehydrating tub 8 and the bottom surface of the rotary blade 8b. When the water level falls below the predetermined water level s, the drain valve 14 is closed (step 163).

この後、工程制御部112は、洗濯兼脱水槽8を、前記回転給水工程S4、回転シャワー工程S11,S13での回転数(35r/min)よりも速い回転速度(たとえば、80〜130r/min)で、前記回転翼8bと共に回転させる(ステップ164)。なお、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させるパターンとして、正方向(一方向)に回転させる以外に、逆方向に回転させるようにしてもよく、正方向と逆方向を交互に繰り返して回転させてもよい。   Thereafter, the process control unit 112 causes the washing / dehydrating tub 8 to rotate at a rotational speed (for example, 80 to 130 r / min) faster than the rotational speed (35 r / min) in the rotary water supply process S4 and the rotary shower processes S11 and S13. ) And the rotating blade 8b (step 164). As a pattern for rotating the washing and dewatering tub 8, in addition to rotating in the forward direction (one direction), the washing / dehydrating tub 8 may be rotated in the reverse direction, or may be rotated alternately in the forward direction and the reverse direction. Good.

所定時間t(たとえば、90〜120秒)経過したか判断し(ステップ165)、所定時間t経過したなら、洗濯兼脱水槽8を停止させる(ステップ166)。ステップ166で洗濯兼脱水槽8を停止させているが、必ずしも洗濯兼脱水槽8を停止させる必要はなく、回転させたまま脱水工程に移行してもよい。   It is determined whether a predetermined time t (for example, 90 to 120 seconds) has elapsed (step 165). If the predetermined time t has elapsed, the washing and dewatering tub 8 is stopped (step 166). Although the washing / dehydrating tub 8 is stopped in step 166, it is not always necessary to stop the washing / dehydrating tub 8. The washing / dehydrating tub 8 may be shifted to the dehydration step while being rotated.

また、この槽洗浄工程S19は、排水弁14を開弁し、すすぎ2(最終すすぎ)で使用したすすぎ水を一度全て排水したあとに排水弁14を閉弁し、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水弁12bを開弁し、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させながら所定の水位まで給水した後に実行してもよい。   Further, in this tank washing step S19, the drain valve 14 is opened, and after all the rinse water used in the rinse 2 (final rinse) is drained once, the drain valve 14 is closed, and the finishing agent / tank washing water supply valve It may be executed after opening the valve 12b and supplying water to a predetermined water level while rotating the washing and dewatering tank 8.

槽洗浄工程S19は、すすぎ水(または、水道水)が外槽9の底に溜められた状態で洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させるので、洗濯兼脱水槽8の外側の底面や回転翼8b底面に付着した汚れやゴミを除去することができ、また汚れやゴミが付着するのを抑制することができる。また、回転翼8bにおける山部8b1にも山部貫通孔8b8が設けられているので、山部8b1の裏側に形成される仕切空間8b7についても、汚れの付着を抑制できる。   The tank washing step S19 rotates the washing / dehydrating tub 8 in a state where rinse water (or tap water) is stored at the bottom of the outer tub 9, so that the bottom surface of the outside of the washing / dehydrating tub 8 and the bottom surface of the rotary blade 8b Dirt and dust adhering to the surface can be removed, and adhesion of dirt and dust can be suppressed. Moreover, since the peak part through-hole 8b8 is provided also in the peak part 8b1 in the rotary blade 8b, adhesion of dirt can also be suppressed about the partition space 8b7 formed in the back side of the peak part 8b1.

槽洗浄工程S19が終了すると、工程制御部112は、衣類のアンバランス状態を監視し、最終脱水に移行するか否かを判断する。   When the tank cleaning step S19 is completed, the process control unit 112 monitors the clothing imbalance state and determines whether or not to proceed to final dehydration.

排水工程S20では、工程制御部112が、排水弁14を開弁し、外槽9内のすすぎ水を排水する。   In the drainage process S20, the process control unit 112 opens the drain valve 14 to drain the rinse water in the outer tub 9.

脱水・槽洗浄シャワー工程S21では、排水終了後、工程制御部112が、洗濯兼脱水槽8を高速で回転させて衣類に含まれる水分を取り除く。この脱水・槽洗浄シャワー工程S21では、脱水のために洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転数を上昇させる途中段階(所定の回転数となったとき)に、後述する散水口から水を噴射する槽洗浄シャワーの動作を取り入れており、その動作について、図17を用いて更に説明する。   In the dehydration / tank washing shower process S21, after the drainage is completed, the process control unit 112 rotates the washing / dehydrating tank 8 at a high speed to remove moisture contained in the clothes. In this dehydration / tank washing shower step S21, the tank washing in which water is jetted from a sprinkler, which will be described later, in the middle of increasing the rotation speed of the washing and dehydration tank 8 for dehydration (when it reaches a predetermined rotation speed). A shower operation is taken in, and the operation will be further described with reference to FIG.

工程制御部112が、洗濯兼脱水槽8を回転させ、段階的に加速する(ステップ171)。所定回転n1(たとえば、400r/min)以下かどうかを判断する(ステップ172)。所定回転数n1に達すると、所定回転数n1を維持(ステップ173)したまま、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bを開弁して、水路部材50に洗浄水(水道水)を供給する(ステップ174)。所定時間t1(たとえば、30〜120秒)が経過するまで、水路部材50に給水する(ステップ175)。ここで、洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転方向に延びる給水経路には後述の散水口が複数設けられており、この散水口から噴射された水道水が外槽9の内壁面または洗濯兼脱水槽8の外壁面に沿って重力で流れ落ちる結果、外槽9や洗濯兼脱水槽8に汚れが付着し難くなる。所定時間t1が経過したなら、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bを閉弁し(ステップ176)、洗濯兼脱水槽8を更に加速し(ステップ177)、脱水を継続して衣類に含まれる水分を取り除く。   The process control unit 112 rotates the washing and dewatering tub 8 and accelerates it step by step (step 171). It is determined whether or not the rotation is less than a predetermined rotation n1 (for example, 400 r / min) (step 172). When the predetermined rotational speed n1 is reached, the finishing agent / bath cleaning water supply electromagnetic valve 12b is opened while the predetermined rotational speed n1 is maintained (step 173), and cleaning water (tap water) is supplied to the water channel member 50 ( Step 174). Water is supplied to the channel member 50 until a predetermined time t1 (for example, 30 to 120 seconds) elapses (step 175). Here, the water supply path extending in the rotation direction of the washing / dehydrating tub 8 is provided with a plurality of water spouts to be described later, and the tap water sprayed from the water spouts is the inner wall surface of the outer tub 9 or the washing / dehydrating tub 8. As a result of gravity flowing down along the outer wall surface, dirt does not easily adhere to the outer tub 9 and the washing / dehydrating tub 8. When the predetermined time t1 has elapsed, the finish agent / tank washing water supply electromagnetic valve 12b is closed (step 176), the washing and dewatering tank 8 is further accelerated (step 177), and the moisture contained in the clothing is continuously dehydrated. Remove.

所定回転数n1を保持した場合で説明したが、所定回転数n1に限定される必要はなく、所定回転数n2(たとえば600r/min)を設定し、所定回転数n1〜所定回転数n2の加速中に実行してもよく、さらには、所定回転数n2を所定時間t2(たとえば、30〜120秒)保持して実行してもよい。   Although the case where the predetermined rotational speed n1 is held has been described, it is not necessary to be limited to the predetermined rotational speed n1, and a predetermined rotational speed n2 (for example, 600 r / min) is set, and acceleration from the predetermined rotational speed n1 to the predetermined rotational speed n2 Further, it may be executed while the predetermined rotation speed n2 is held for a predetermined time t2 (for example, 30 to 120 seconds).

給水部材50に給水すると、図12に示すように、水路部材50の側面側散水口50b1から水道水が吐出され、実線矢印で示すように、外槽カバー9aに形成された凹部9a1の底面9a2に当たり、そして洗濯兼脱水槽8のバランスリング8cの外周縁部上面8c1に降りかかる。このとき、洗濯兼脱水槽8は高速で回転しているで、バランスリング8cの外周縁部上面8c1に降りかかった水道水は、洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転時の遠心力によって外槽9の内周面9sに向けて吹き飛ばされる。外槽9の内周面9sまで飛ばされた水道水は、重力の作用により外槽9の内周面9sを鉛直方向下方に向けて流れ落ちる。また、水路部材50に側面側散水口50b1が複数形成されるとともに遠心力によって吹き飛ばされるので、外槽9の上部において、その内周面9sの全体に水道水が吹き付けられ、その後下方に流れ落ちる。したがって、外槽9の内周面の上部から下部までの全体に水道水が流れることになる。よって、外槽9の内周面の全体の汚れやゴミが取り除かれ、また汚れやゴミの付着を抑制することができる。   When water is supplied to the water supply member 50, as shown in FIG. 12, tap water is discharged from the side surface water sprinkling port 50b1 of the water channel member 50, and the bottom surface 9a2 of the recess 9a1 formed in the outer tub cover 9a as shown by the solid line arrow. Then, it falls on the outer peripheral edge upper surface 8c1 of the balance ring 8c of the washing and dewatering tub 8. At this time, since the washing / dehydrating tub 8 is rotating at a high speed, the tap water that has fallen on the outer peripheral edge upper surface 8c1 of the balance ring 8c is caused by the centrifugal force generated when the washing / dehydrating tub 8 is rotated. It is blown off toward the inner peripheral surface 9s. The tap water blown to the inner peripheral surface 9s of the outer tub 9 flows down the inner peripheral surface 9s of the outer tub 9 downward in the vertical direction by the action of gravity. Further, since a plurality of side surface water sprinkling ports 50b1 are formed in the water channel member 50 and blown off by centrifugal force, tap water is sprayed on the entire inner peripheral surface 9s in the upper part of the outer tub 9, and then flows downward. Therefore, tap water flows through the entire inner peripheral surface of the outer tub 9 from the upper part to the lower part. Accordingly, the entire dirt and dust on the inner peripheral surface of the outer tub 9 are removed, and adhesion of dirt and dust can be suppressed.

また、図12に示すように、水路部材50の底面側散水口50a1から水道水が散水されると、洗濯兼脱水槽8の上部(バランスリング8c)の外周面8sに吹き付けられる。外周面8sに吹き付けられた水道水は、重力の作用により洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面8sを鉛直方向下方に向けて流れ落ちる。なお、側面側散水口50b1から外周縁部上面8c1に滴下した水道水の一部も、図12において細い破線で示すように、重力の作用により、洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面8sを下方へと流れ落ちる。   As shown in FIG. 12, when tap water is sprinkled from the bottom side sprinkling port 50a1 of the water channel member 50, it is sprayed to the outer peripheral surface 8s of the upper part (balance ring 8c) of the washing and dewatering tub 8. The tap water sprayed on the outer peripheral surface 8s flows down the outer peripheral surface 8s of the washing and dewatering tub 8 vertically downward by the action of gravity. Note that a part of tap water dripped from the side-side water spout 50b1 to the outer peripheral edge upper surface 8c1 also moves downward on the outer peripheral surface 8s of the washing and dewatering tub 8 by the action of gravity, as shown by a thin broken line in FIG. And flow down.

このようにして、水路部材50の側面側散水口50b1と底面側散水口50a1から水道水を洗濯兼脱水槽8の上部(外周縁部)に散水することにより、外槽9の内周面9sおよび洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面8sに対する汚れやごみの付着を抑制することができる。   In this way, by sprinkling tap water from the side surface watering port 50b1 and the bottom surface side watering port 50a1 of the water channel member 50 to the upper part (outer peripheral edge portion) of the washing and dewatering tank 8, the inner peripheral surface 9s of the outer tank 9 is obtained. In addition, it is possible to suppress the adhesion of dirt and dust to the outer peripheral surface 8s of the washing and dewatering tub 8.

なお、洗濯から乾燥までの一連の運転を行うモードが設定されている場合には、脱水工程S21後に乾燥工程S22を行う。乾燥工程S22では、工程制御部112が、冷却水給水電磁弁12cを開弁して、ヒータ22を通電し、ファン21を駆動させる。乾燥工程(S22)終了後、ユーザが外蓋3および蓋部材9cを開いて乾燥した衣類を取り出し、蓋部材9cおよび外蓋3を閉め、所定のボタン(例えばスタートボタン)を押すことで、以下の槽洗浄シャワー工程S23が開始される。   In addition, when the mode which performs a series of operation | movement from washing to drying is set, drying process S22 is performed after spin-drying | dehydration process S21. In the drying step S22, the process control unit 112 opens the cooling water supply electromagnetic valve 12c, energizes the heater 22, and drives the fan 21. After the drying step (S22), the user opens the outer lid 3 and the lid member 9c, takes out the dried clothes, closes the lid member 9c and the outer lid 3, and presses a predetermined button (for example, a start button), The tank washing shower process S23 is started.

槽洗浄シャワー工程S23では、衣類重量算出部114により洗濯兼脱水槽8内に衣類が残っていないかを判断し、衣類がない場合は、前記脱水・槽洗浄シャワー工程S21の槽洗浄シャワー動作と同様であり、洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面8sや外槽9の内周面9sに水路部材50から水道水を散水する。槽洗浄シャワー工程S23では、槽洗浄シャワー動作により水道水を散水した後に、排水弁14を開弁して水を排水した後に、ヒータ22を通電し、ファン21を駆動させて、外槽9及び洗濯兼脱水槽8を乾燥させ、カビの繁殖や異臭の発生を抑制することも可能である。   In the tub washing shower step S23, the garment weight calculating unit 114 determines whether or not clothing remains in the washing and dewatering tub 8. If there is no clothing, the tub washing shower operation in the dehydration and tub washing shower step S21 is performed. Similarly, tap water is sprayed from the water channel member 50 to the outer peripheral surface 8 s of the washing and dewatering tub 8 and the inner peripheral surface 9 s of the outer tub 9. In the tank cleaning shower step S23, tap water is sprinkled by the tank cleaning shower operation, and then the drain valve 14 is opened to drain the water. Then, the heater 22 is energized and the fan 21 is driven, and the outer tank 9 and It is also possible to dry the washing and dewatering tank 8 and suppress the growth of mold and the generation of off-flavors.

なお、槽洗浄工程S19,脱水・槽洗浄シャワー工程S21,槽洗浄シャワー工程S23の槽洗浄,槽洗浄シャワー動作は、洗濯乾燥機1Aに設けられたボタンによってON/OFFを設定でき、ユーザが選択可能となっている。   The tank cleaning and tank cleaning shower operations of the tank cleaning process S19, dehydration / tank cleaning shower process S21, and tank cleaning shower process S23 can be set ON / OFF by a button provided on the washing / drying machine 1A and selected by the user. It is possible.

図18は、第1の実施形態に係る洗濯乾燥機1Aにおける操作部分の変形例を示す図である。自動槽洗浄用ボタン25を設定した状態で洗濯コースを開始すると、槽洗浄工程S19及び脱水・槽洗浄シャワー工程S21が行われ、設定しない状態で洗濯コースを開始すると、これらの槽洗浄は行われない。   FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the operation portion in the washing / drying machine 1A according to the first embodiment. When the washing course is started with the automatic tank washing button 25 set, the tank washing process S19 and the dehydration / tank washing shower process S21 are performed. When the washing course is started without setting, the tank washing is performed. Absent.

また、自動槽洗浄用ボタン25を設定した状態で洗濯乾燥コースを開始すると、まず、洗濯コースと同様に、槽洗浄工程S19及び脱水・槽洗浄シャワー工程S21が行われる。その後、乾燥工程S22が終了したとき、自動槽洗浄用ボタン25は点灯又は点滅の状態となっている。このとき、必要に応じて、槽洗浄シャワー工程S23に移行するための操作方法を使用者に対して音声案内する機能を設けても良い。そして、使用者が乾燥後の衣類を取り出した後、スタートボタン26(又は自動槽洗浄用ボタン25)を操作すると、槽洗浄シャワー工程S23を開始し、電源ボタン27を操作すると、槽洗浄シャワー工程S23を実施せずに終了する。なお、乾燥工程S22が終了してから所定時間を経過すると、自動槽洗浄用ボタン25が消灯し、電源が切れる。   When the washing / drying course is started with the automatic tank washing button 25 set, first, the tank washing step S19 and the dehydration / bath washing shower step S21 are performed as in the washing course. Then, when drying process S22 is complete | finished, the button 25 for automatic tank washing | cleaning will be in the state of lighting or blinking. At this time, you may provide the function which carries out voice guidance with respect to the user for the operation method for moving to tank washing shower process S23 as needed. When the user takes out the dried clothes and then operates the start button 26 (or the automatic tank washing button 25), the tank washing shower process S23 is started, and when the power button 27 is operated, the tank washing shower process. The process ends without carrying out S23. In addition, when predetermined time passes after drying process S22 is complete | finished, the button 25 for automatic tank washing | cleaning will turn off and a power supply will be turned off.

このように、使用者が衣類を取り出し終わったことを確認するためのボタン操作等を設けることで、洗濯兼脱水槽8内に乾燥後の衣類が入ったまま槽洗浄シャワー工程S23を開始するのを防止できる。また、衣類が残ったまま槽洗浄シャワーする可能性を排除するために、乾燥後の槽洗浄シャワー工程S23を設けないようにしても構わない。   In this way, by providing a button operation or the like for confirming that the user has finished taking out the clothes, the tank washing shower process S23 is started with the clothes after drying in the washing and dewatering tank 8. Can be prevented. Moreover, in order to exclude the possibility of performing a bath washing shower with clothing remaining, the bath washing shower step S23 after drying may not be provided.

更に、槽洗浄工程S19又は脱水・槽洗浄シャワー工程S21を、自動槽洗浄用ボタン25の設定の有無に係わらず、必ず実施するようにし、槽洗浄シャワーS23のみを自動槽洗浄用ボタン25で選択できるようにすることも考えられる。   Furthermore, the tank washing step S19 or the dehydration / bath washing shower step S21 is always performed regardless of the setting of the automatic tank washing button 25, and only the tank washing shower S23 is selected by the automatic tank washing button 25. It is possible to make it possible.

以上説明したように、第1実施形態に係る洗濯乾燥機1Aでは、外槽カバー9aに、洗濯兼脱水槽8の周方向に延びる給水経路(水路部材50)が設けられ、この給水経路に給水ユニット12A(給水手段)から供給された水道水を洗濯兼脱水槽8の上部(外周縁部上面8c1)に散水する側面側散水口50b1が設けられている。これによれば、洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転時に水路部材50に給水することで、外挿9の内周面9sに水道水を吹き飛ばすことで、外槽9の内周面9sに付着した汚れやゴミを取り除くことができ、また汚れやゴミの付着を抑制することができる。このようにして汚れやゴミの付着を抑制できることで、カビの繁殖や異臭の発生を抑制することが可能になる。さらに、洗濯中の洗濯物へのゴミの付着も防止または抑制することができる。   As described above, in the washing / drying machine 1A according to the first embodiment, the outer tub cover 9a is provided with the water supply path (water channel member 50) extending in the circumferential direction of the washing and dewatering tub 8, and water is supplied to the water supply path. A side-side water sprinkling port 50b1 for spraying tap water supplied from the unit 12A (water supply means) to the upper portion (outer peripheral surface 8c1) of the washing and dewatering tub 8 is provided. According to this, by supplying water to the water channel member 50 when the washing and dewatering tub 8 is rotated, the tap water is blown off to the inner peripheral surface 9 s of the extrapolation 9, and dirt adhered to the inner peripheral surface 9 s of the outer tub 9. And dust can be removed, and adhesion of dirt and dust can be suppressed. By suppressing the adhesion of dirt and dust in this way, it is possible to suppress the growth of mold and the generation of off-flavors. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent or suppress dust from adhering to the laundry being washed.

また、第1実施形態では、洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面8s(バランスリング8cの外周面)に散水する底面側散水口50a1が設けられているので、洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面8sに付着した汚れやゴミを取り除くことができ、また汚れやゴミの付着を抑制することができる。このようにして汚れやゴミの付着を抑制できることで、カビの繁殖,異臭発生を抑制でき、また洗濯中の洗濯物へのゴミの付着を防止,抑制できる。   Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, since the bottom face side water sprinkling port 50a1 which sprinkles water on the outer peripheral surface 8s (outer peripheral surface of the balance ring 8c) of the washing and dehydrating tub 8 is provided, the outer peripheral surface 8s of the washing and dehydrating tub 8 is provided. The adhered dirt and dust can be removed, and the adhesion of dirt and dust can be suppressed. By suppressing the adhesion of dirt and dust in this way, it is possible to suppress the growth of mold and the generation of off-flavors, and to prevent and suppress the adhesion of dust to the laundry being washed.

さらに、第1の実施形態では、給水手段により外槽9内に水を溜めた状態ですすぎ工程を実行し、このすすぎ工程で利用した水が排水弁14を開けることで排水され、所定の水位(例えば、洗濯兼脱水槽8の底面下端よりも高い水位)となったときに、排水弁14を閉じて、すすぎ工程における洗濯兼脱水槽8よりも高速で回転させ、所定時間経過後に、脱水工程へ移行することにより、水を節約しながら、外槽9や洗濯兼脱水槽8の底面、回転翼8bの裏側などに汚れが付着するのを抑制できる。   Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the rinsing process is executed in a state where water is stored in the outer tub 9 by the water supply means, and the water used in this rinsing process is drained by opening the drain valve 14, and a predetermined water level (For example, when the water level is higher than the bottom bottom edge of the washing / dehydrating tub 8), the drain valve 14 is closed and rotated at a higher speed than the washing / dehydrating tub 8 in the rinsing process. By shifting to the process, it is possible to prevent dirt from adhering to the outer tub 9, the bottom surface of the washing / dehydrating tub 8, the back side of the rotary blade 8b, etc. while saving water.

また、工程制御部112が槽洗浄工程S19,脱水工程S21,槽洗浄シャワー工程S23で、仕上剤/槽洗浄給水電磁弁12bを開弁するタイミングを制御することで、使用水量を抑えることができる。つまり、すすぎ工程の終了後に槽洗浄を行うことにより、きれいな状態の水道水で外槽9と、洗濯兼脱水槽8を洗浄化できるので、槽洗浄を効率的に行うことができる。   Further, the amount of water used can be suppressed by controlling the timing at which the finishing agent / bath washing water supply electromagnetic valve 12b is opened in the vessel washing step S19, the dehydration step S21, and the vessel washing shower step S23. . That is, by washing the tank after the rinsing step, the outer tub 9 and the washing / dehydrating tub 8 can be washed with clean tap water, so that the tank can be efficiently washed.

また、少量の水道水を遠心力によって吹き飛ばして外槽9の内周面、及び洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面を洗浄できるので、水道水を勢いよく吹き付けて洗浄する場合よりも使用水量を減らすことができる。   Further, since a small amount of tap water is blown off by centrifugal force, the inner peripheral surface of the outer tub 9 and the outer peripheral surface of the washing and dewatering tub 8 can be washed, so that the amount of water used is reduced compared with the case where the tap water is sprayed and washed. be able to.

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図13は第2実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)を示す概略図、図14は第2実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の水路部材を示す概略図、図15は第2実施形態に係る洗濯機(洗濯乾燥機)の水路部材の変形例を示す概略図である。
<< Second Embodiment >>
FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a washing machine (washing and drying machine) according to the second embodiment, FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing a water channel member of the washing machine (washing and drying machine) according to the second embodiment, and FIG. It is the schematic which shows the modification of the channel member of the washing machine (washing / drying machine) which concerns on embodiment.

図13に示すように、洗濯乾燥機(洗濯機)1Bは、第1実施形態と同様に、縦型式洗濯乾燥機であり、第1実施形態に係る給水ユニット12Aに替えて給水ユニット12Bを備えたものである。給水ユニット12Bは、メイン(外槽給水)用としての外槽給水電磁弁12m,仕上剤給水電磁弁12n,冷却水給水電磁弁12o,槽洗浄給水電磁弁12pを備えている。   As shown in FIG. 13, the washing / drying machine (washing machine) 1B is a vertical type washing / drying machine, similarly to the first embodiment, and includes a water supply unit 12B instead of the water supply unit 12A according to the first embodiment. It is a thing. The water supply unit 12B includes an outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12m, a finishing agent water supply electromagnetic valve 12n, a cooling water supply electromagnetic valve 12o, and a tank cleaning water supply electromagnetic valve 12p for main (outer tank water supply).

外槽給水電磁弁12mは、制御装置100(工程制御部112)によって開弁されることにより、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、投入装置11の洗剤投入室(図示せず)を通って外槽9内に給水するように構成されている。   The outer tank water supply electromagnetic valve 12m is opened by the control device 100 (process control unit 112), so that tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 passes through a detergent charging chamber (not shown) of the charging device 11. And water is supplied into the outer tub 9.

仕上剤給水電磁弁12nは、制御装置100(工程制御部112)によって開弁されることにより、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、投入装置11の仕上剤投入室(図示せず)を通って外槽9内に給水するように構成されている。   The finishing agent water supply solenoid valve 12n is opened by the control device 100 (process control unit 112), so that tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 is supplied to the finishing agent supply chamber (not shown) of the input device 11. It is configured to feed water into the outer tub 9 through.

冷却水給水電磁弁12oは、制御装置100(工程制御部112)によって開弁されることにより、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、図示しないホースを介して、乾燥ダクト20(図2参照)の水冷除湿機構(図示せず)に給水するように構成されている。   When the cooling water supply electromagnetic valve 12o is opened by the control device 100 (process control unit 112), tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 is supplied to the drying duct 20 (see FIG. 2) via a hose not shown. ) Is supplied to a water-cooled dehumidifying mechanism (not shown).

槽洗浄給水電磁弁12pは、制御装置100(工程制御部112)によって開弁されることにより、給水ホース接続口4からの水道水を、水路部材50(給水経路)に水道水を供給するように構成されている。   The tank cleaning water supply electromagnetic valve 12p is opened by the control device 100 (process control unit 112) so that tap water from the water supply hose connection port 4 is supplied to the water channel member 50 (water supply path). It is configured.

なお、給水ユニット12Bは、給水ホース接続口4と接続され、各給水電磁弁12m,12n,12o,12pの開閉によって、水道水が適切な位置を流れるように給水経路ユニットが構成されている。   The water supply unit 12B is connected to the water supply hose connection port 4, and the water supply path unit is configured such that tap water flows through an appropriate position by opening and closing each water supply electromagnetic valve 12m, 12n, 12o, 12p.

第2実施形態における給水経路は、第1実施形態と同様に、水路部材50と外槽カバー9aによって構成され、例えば、水路部材50の底面50aに底面側散水口50a1が周方向に沿って間隔を置いて形成されたものである。   The water supply path in 2nd Embodiment is comprised by the water channel member 50 and the outer tank cover 9a similarly to 1st Embodiment, for example, the bottom surface side sprinkling port 50a1 is spaced along the circumferential direction at the bottom surface 50a of the water channel member 50. Is formed.

図14に示すように、水路部材50は、底面側散水口50a1と、洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周縁部上面8c1とが対向するように配置されている。これにより、底面側散水口50a1から散水された水道水は、実線矢印で示すように、洗濯兼脱水槽8の上部(バランスリング8cの外周縁部上面8c1)に直接的に散水される。このとき、洗濯兼脱水槽8が回転することで、洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転時の遠心力によって水道水が外槽9の内周面9sに飛散する。外槽9の内周面9sに降りかかった水道水は、重力の作用によって鉛直方向下方に向けて流れ落ちる。これにより、外槽9の内周面9sに付着した汚れやゴミが取り除かれ、また内周面9sに汚れやゴミが付着するのを抑制することができる。   As shown in FIG. 14, the water channel member 50 is disposed so that the bottom surface side water spout 50 a 1 and the outer peripheral edge upper surface 8 c 1 of the washing and dewatering tub 8 face each other. Thereby, the tap water sprinkled from the bottom surface side sprinkling port 50a1 is directly sprinkled on the upper part of the washing and dewatering tub 8 (the outer peripheral edge upper surface 8c1 of the balance ring 8c) as indicated by the solid line arrow. At this time, the washing and dewatering tub 8 is rotated, so that tap water is scattered on the inner peripheral surface 9 s of the outer tub 9 by the centrifugal force when the washing and dewatering tub 8 is rotated. The tap water that has fallen on the inner peripheral surface 9s of the outer tub 9 flows down downward in the vertical direction by the action of gravity. Thereby, the dirt and dust adhering to the inner peripheral surface 9s of the outer tub 9 can be removed, and the dirt and dust adhering to the inner peripheral surface 9s can be suppressed.

また、図15に示すように、水路部材50の外側面50cに複数の側面側散水口50c1が周方向に沿って間隔を置いて形成されていてもよい。これにより、側面側散水口50c1から散水された水道水は、実線矢印で示すように、外槽9の内周面9sに直接に散水される。内周面9sに散水された水道水は、重力の作用によって内周面9sを鉛直方向下方に流れ落ち、内周面9sに付着した汚れやゴミが取り除かれ、または内周面9sに汚れやゴミが付着するのを抑制することができる。   Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of side surface water spray ports 50 c 1 may be formed on the outer surface 50 c of the water channel member 50 at intervals along the circumferential direction. Thereby, the tap water sprayed from the side surface side sprinkling port 50c1 is sprayed directly on the inner peripheral surface 9s of the outer tub 9 as shown by the solid line arrow. The tap water sprayed on the inner peripheral surface 9s flows down the inner peripheral surface 9s in the vertical direction by the action of gravity, and the dirt and dust adhering to the inner peripheral surface 9s are removed, or the inner peripheral surface 9s is contaminated with dirt and dust. Can be prevented from adhering.

また、内周面9sに散水された水道水は、洗濯兼脱水槽8(バランスリング8c)側に向けて飛び散って、洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面8sに付着する。外周面8sに付着した水道水は、洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転時の遠心力と重力の作用によって外周面8sを鉛直方向に傾斜しながら下方に向けて流れ落ちる。これにより、洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周面8sに付着した汚れやゴミが取り除かれ、また外周面8sに汚れやゴミが付着するのを抑制することができる。   Further, the tap water sprayed on the inner peripheral surface 9s scatters toward the washing / dehydrating tub 8 (balance ring 8c) and adheres to the outer peripheral surface 8s of the washing / dehydrating tub 8. The tap water adhering to the outer peripheral surface 8s flows down downward while the outer peripheral surface 8s is inclined in the vertical direction by the action of centrifugal force and gravity when the washing and dewatering tub 8 is rotated. Thereby, the dirt and dust adhering to the outer peripheral surface 8s of the washing and dewatering tub 8 can be removed, and the dirt and dust adhering to the outer peripheral surface 8s can be suppressed.

次に、貫通孔8a1の位置を工夫し、脱水時の高速運転で吹き飛ばした水で、外槽9の汚れを洗い流す点を、以下説明する。   Next, the point where the through-hole 8a1 is devised and the dirt of the outer tub 9 is washed away with water blown off at high speed during dehydration will be described below.

上述の実施形態における胴板8aは、その材質としてステンレス鋼などが利用され、具体的には、図19に示すような構造の板材を円筒状に曲げることにより形成される。この胴板8aの内壁面には、脱水用の貫通孔8a1のほかに、洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転中心に向かって球面状に突出する複数の張出部8a3が設けられている。この張出部8a3の径は、貫通孔8a1の径よりも大きく、各張出部8a3の周囲には、貫通孔8a1が8個形成され、これら貫通孔8a1が張出部8a3と同心円上に配置されている。これにより、張出部8a3と貫通孔8a1との間に水の通り道となる隙間が形成され易くなるので、衣類から脱水された水がこの隙間を通って貫通孔8a1へと流れ、脱水性能を高く維持できる。   The body plate 8a in the above-described embodiment uses stainless steel or the like as its material, and specifically, is formed by bending a plate material having a structure as shown in FIG. In addition to the dewatering through hole 8a1, a plurality of overhanging portions 8a3 projecting in a spherical shape toward the rotation center of the washing and dewatering tub 8 are provided on the inner wall surface of the body plate 8a. The diameter of the overhanging portion 8a3 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 8a1, and eight through holes 8a1 are formed around each overhanging portion 8a3, and these through holes 8a1 are concentric with the overhanging portion 8a3. Has been placed. As a result, a gap that becomes a passage for water is easily formed between the overhanging portion 8a3 and the through hole 8a1, so that water dehydrated from the clothing flows into the through hole 8a1 through this gap, and the dewatering performance is improved. Highly maintainable.

また、胴板8aの周方向の一部には、張出部8a3及び貫通孔8a1の存在しない領域があり、この領域に複数の補助貫通孔8a2が設けられている。この補助貫通孔8a2は、胴板8aの軸方向について、各貫通孔8a1の場所とずらして形成されており、各貫通孔8a1の間のスペースを埋め合わせる配置となっている。したがって、脱水時の洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転により、貫通孔8a1及び補助貫通孔8a2から洗濯兼脱水槽8の外周側へ噴出した水が、外槽9の内壁面の軸方向について、上端から下端にかけて万遍なく当たることになる。その結果、外槽9の内壁面の汚れ付着防止効果を、斑無く得ることが可能である。しかも、胴板8aの周方向の多くを占める領域は、脱水性能を高く維持できるような貫通孔8a1及び張出部8a3の配置を確保しつつ、胴板8aの周方向の他の領域に、段違いの補助貫通孔8a2を軸方向に重ならないよう複数並べて設けることにより、汚れ付着の防止効果を容易に付加できる。   Further, a part of the body plate 8a in the circumferential direction includes a region where the overhanging portion 8a3 and the through hole 8a1 do not exist, and a plurality of auxiliary through holes 8a2 are provided in this region. The auxiliary through-holes 8a2 are formed so as to be shifted from the positions of the respective through-holes 8a1 in the axial direction of the body plate 8a, and are arranged to make up for the spaces between the respective through-holes 8a1. Therefore, the water spouted from the through hole 8a1 and the auxiliary through hole 8a2 to the outer peripheral side of the washing and dewatering tank 8 due to the rotation of the washing and dewatering tank 8 at the time of dehydration It will hit all the way to the bottom. As a result, the effect of preventing the adhesion of dirt on the inner wall surface of the outer tub 9 can be obtained without spots. In addition, the area occupying most of the circumferential direction of the body plate 8a is in other areas in the circumferential direction of the body plate 8a while ensuring the arrangement of the through holes 8a1 and the overhanging portions 8a3 so that the dewatering performance can be maintained high. By providing a plurality of different auxiliary through holes 8a2 arranged side by side so as not to overlap in the axial direction, the effect of preventing the adhesion of dirt can be easily added.

更に、本実施形態の胴板8aは、図19の通り、同一形状である第1板部8A1と第2板部8A2とで構成され、各板部の周方向一端及び他端における補助貫通孔8a2の配置は、互いに周方向について対称となっている。このため、補助貫通孔8a2を同一の型で製造でき、胴板8aの生産性が高い。   Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the body plate 8a of the present embodiment is composed of a first plate portion 8A1 and a second plate portion 8A2 having the same shape, and auxiliary through holes at one end and the other end in the circumferential direction of each plate portion. The arrangement of 8a2 is symmetrical with respect to the circumferential direction. For this reason, the auxiliary through hole 8a2 can be manufactured in the same mold, and the productivity of the body plate 8a is high.

以上、第1実施形態および第2実施形態に係る洗濯機として、洗濯兼脱水槽8の回転軸が略鉛直方向の縦型式洗濯乾燥機を用いて説明したが、これらに限定されるものではなく、乾燥機能を有しない縦型式洗濯機,ドラム式洗濯機であってもよい。   As described above, the washing machine according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment has been described by using the vertical type washing and drying machine in which the rotation axis of the washing and dewatering tub 8 is substantially vertical, but is not limited thereto. Further, it may be a vertical type washing machine or a drum type washing machine that does not have a drying function.

1A,1B 洗濯乾燥機(洗濯機)
2,2A 筐体
8 洗濯兼脱水槽(内槽)
8a 胴板
8a1 貫通孔
8a2 補助貫通孔
8a3 張出部
8b 回転翼
8b1 山部
8b2 谷部
8b3 凸部
8b4 谷部貫通孔
8b5 周方向リブ
8b6 径方向リブ
8b7 仕切空間
8b8 山部貫通孔
8c バランスリング
8c1 外周縁部上面
8s 外周面
9 外槽
9a 外槽カバー
9a1 凹部
9a2 底面
9s 内周面
10 駆動装置
11c 洗浄ホース
12 給水ユニット(給水手段)
25 自動槽洗浄用ボタン
26 スタートボタン
27 電源ボタン
50 水路部材(給水経路)
100 制御装置
112 工程制御部(運転制御手段)
1A, 1B Washing and drying machine (washing machine)
2,2A Case 8 Washing / dehydrating tub (inner tub)
8a Body plate 8a1 Through hole 8a2 Auxiliary through hole 8a3 Overhang part 8b Rotary blade 8b1 Mountain part 8b2 Valley part 8b3 Projection part 8b4 Valley part through hole 8b5 Circumferential rib 8b6 Radial rib 8b7 Partition space 8b8 Mountain part through hole 8c Balance ring 8c1 Outer peripheral edge upper surface 8s Outer peripheral surface 9 Outer tank 9a Outer tank cover 9a1 Recess 9a2 Bottom surface 9s Inner peripheral surface 10 Driving device 11c Cleaning hose 12 Water supply unit (water supply means)
25 Automatic tank cleaning button 26 Start button 27 Power button 50 Waterway member (water supply route)
100 control device 112 process control unit (operation control means)

Claims (2)

筐体と、この筐体内に防振支持され内部に水を溜める外槽と、この外槽内に回転自在に支持され洗濯物が収容される内槽と、この内槽の内底面部に配置され回転駆動される回転翼と、前記外槽内に給水する給水手段を備えた洗濯機において、
前記回転翼は、中心側から外径側にかけて次第に高く形成され、かつ、回転方向に波型に傾斜する複数の山部と、該複数の山部の間に設けられた略平坦な谷部と、を有しており、
前記回転翼の前記山部及び前記谷部の裏側には、周方向リブ及び径方向リブが設けられており、前記周方向リブ及び前記径方向リブで仕切られた複数の仕切空間が形成され、前記仕切空間の各々に少なくとも1つの貫通孔を形成されると共に前記山部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔の数は、前記谷部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔の数よりも少なく、前記山部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔は、前記山部における周方向端部と前記山部の峰部との間であって、前記周方向端部寄りに設けられており、
前記給水手段により前記外槽内に水を溜めた状態ですすぎ工程を実行した後、排水弁を開けて前記すすぎ工程で利用した水を排水し、前記回転翼の底面より高い所定の水位となったときに前記排水弁を閉じて、前記内槽および前記回転翼を35r/minよりも高い回転速度で回転させ、前記貫通孔により前記回転翼の裏側から表側に至る水の流れを生じさせることで、前記仕切空間への汚れの付着を抑制することを特徴とする洗濯機。
Arranged on the inner bottom of the inner tub, the outer tub in which vibration is supported in the housing and the water is stored inside, the inner tub that is rotatably supported in the outer tub and stores the laundry In the washing machine including the rotating blades that are driven to rotate and the water supply means for supplying water into the outer tub,
The rotating blades are formed so as to gradually increase from the center side to the outer diameter side and are inclined in a wave shape in the rotation direction, and a substantially flat valley portion provided between the plurality of peak portions. , And
On the back side of the crest and trough of the rotor blade, a circumferential rib and a radial rib are provided, and a plurality of partition spaces partitioned by the circumferential rib and the radial rib are formed, the number of the partition space each formed at least one through-hole of Rutotomoni, the through hole provided in the partition space on the back of the mountain portion is provided in the partition space on the back of the valley Less than the number of the through-holes, the through-holes provided in each partition space on the back side of the peak portion are between a circumferential end portion of the peak portion and a peak portion of the peak portion, It is provided near the circumferential end,
After performing the rinsing process in a state where water is accumulated in the outer tub by the water supply means, the drain valve is opened to drain the water used in the rinsing process, and the water level becomes higher than the bottom surface of the rotor blade. The drain valve is closed and the inner tank and the rotary blade are rotated at a rotational speed higher than 35 r / min, and the flow of water from the back side to the front side of the rotary blade is generated by the through hole. And the washing machine characterized by suppressing adhesion of the dirt to the partition space.
筐体と、この筐体内に防振支持され内部に水を溜める外槽と、この外槽内に回転自在に支持され洗濯物が収容される内槽と、この内槽の内底面部に配置され回転駆動される回転翼と、前記外槽内に給水する給水手段を備えた洗濯機において、
前記回転翼は、中心側から外径側にかけて次第に高く形成され、かつ、回転方向に波型に傾斜する複数の山部と、該複数の山部の間に設けられた略平坦な谷部と、を有しており、
前記回転翼の前記山部及び前記谷部の裏側には、周方向リブ及び径方向リブが設けられており、前記周方向リブ及び前記径方向リブで仕切られた複数の仕切空間が形成され、前記仕切空間の各々に少なくとも1つの貫通孔を形成されると共に前記山部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔の数は、前記谷部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔の数よりも少なく、前記山部の裏側の各仕切空間に設けられた前記貫通孔は、前記山部における周方向端部と前記山部の峰部との間であって、前記周方向端部寄りに設けられており、
前記給水手段により前記外槽内に水を溜めた状態ですすぎ工程を実行した後、排水弁を開けて前記すすぎ工程で利用した水を排水し、その後、前記排水弁を閉じて前記給水手段で前記回転翼の底面より高い所定の水位まで給水し、前記内槽および前記回転翼を35r/minよりも高い回転速度で回転させ、前記貫通孔により前記回転翼の裏側から表側に至る水の流れを生じさせることで、前記仕切空間への汚れの付着を抑制することを特徴とする洗濯機。
Arranged on the inner bottom of the inner tub, the outer tub in which vibration is supported in the housing and the water is stored inside, the inner tub that is rotatably supported in the outer tub and stores the laundry In the washing machine including the rotating blades that are driven to rotate and the water supply means for supplying water into the outer tub,
The rotating blades are formed so as to gradually increase from the center side to the outer diameter side and are inclined in a wave shape in the rotation direction, and a substantially flat valley portion provided between the plurality of peak portions. , And
On the back side of the crest and trough of the rotor blade, a circumferential rib and a radial rib are provided, and a plurality of partition spaces partitioned by the circumferential rib and the radial rib are formed, the number of the partition space each formed at least one through-hole of Rutotomoni, the through hole provided in the partition space on the back of the mountain portion is provided in the partition space on the back of the valley Less than the number of the through-holes, the through-holes provided in each partition space on the back side of the peak portion are between a circumferential end portion of the peak portion and a peak portion of the peak portion, It is provided near the circumferential end,
After performing the rinsing process in a state where water is accumulated in the outer tub by the water supply means, the drain valve is opened to drain the water used in the rinse process, and then the drain valve is closed and the water supply means is used. Water is supplied to a predetermined water level higher than the bottom surface of the rotor blade, the inner tank and the rotor blade are rotated at a rotational speed higher than 35 r / min, and water flows from the back side to the front side of the rotor blade through the through hole. A washing machine that suppresses adhesion of dirt to the partition space by generating
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