JP6191007B2 - Drum washing machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a drum-type washing machine for washing textile products such as clothes.

  Conventionally, this type of drum-type washing machine is generally divided into two separate washings depending on the degree of dirt on the laundry, etc., but it takes time and effort, so it is divided into one wash. It is considered that washing can be performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a conventional drum-type washing machine described in Patent Document 1. In FIG. 13, a drum 52 is rotatably provided in the outer tub 51, and the drum 52 is divided into a plurality of drums 52 a and 52 b in the direction of the rotation shaft 53. The plurality of drums 52 a and 52 b are integrally rotated by a single drive device 54. A constricted portion 55 is formed around the circumference of the drum 52, and the drum 52 is divided into regions of a plurality of drums 52a and 52b. A partition member 56 is provided in a constricted portion 55 below the rotating shaft 53 of the drum 52 so that washing water can be stored in the lower part of the outer tub 51 without being mixed.

JP 2006-230956 A

  However, the conventional configuration has a problem in that it is inconvenient when washing laundry together by providing a constricted portion on the drum and dividing it into a plurality of areas so that it can be washed separately. In other words, the laundry is usually washed together at one time, and if the amount of the laundry put in the drum divided into a plurality of regions is different between the regions, the mechanical force acting on the laundry due to tapping is increased. A difference arises, and the same amount of washing water is stored in the water storage parts divided corresponding to the plurality of regions, so that a difference occurs in the amount of water with respect to the unit amount of the laundry. That is, when there is a lot of laundry, the washing water is small and the mechanical force is weak, and when there is little laundry, the washing water is large and the mechanical force is strong, resulting in a difference in dirt removal. Further, if the amount of laundry differs between regions, the laundry is biased in the direction of the rotation axis of the drum, and vibration during rotation driving increases. Therefore, when washing laundry together, it is necessary to divide the laundry into a plurality of areas of the drum in equal amounts.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides a drum-type washing machine that improves usability when washing laundry together and enables both washing separately and convenience of washing together. With the goal.

  In order to solve the conventional problems, a drum-type washing machine of the present invention includes an outer tub elastically supported in a housing, a substantially cylindrical drum rotatably provided in the outer tub, and the drum. A motor that rotates, water supply means for supplying washing water into the outer tub, drainage means for discharging the washing water in the outer tub to the outside of the housing, a water storage section provided at the bottom of the outer tub, A partition section that divides the water storage section into a plurality of directions in the rotation axis direction of the drum, and the partition section includes a communication section that communicates the plurality of water storage sections, and the communication section is configured to be openable and closable. .

This eliminates the hassle of allocating and putting laundry in the same amount when washing laundry in bulk, making it easier to use. Can be made. Further, approximately the same amount of washing water can be stored in the plurality of water storage parts through the communication part, and the laundry can be evenly washed.

  The drum type washing machine of the present invention can improve usability when washing laundry in a lump, and can achieve both convenience of separate washing and lump washing.

The upper perspective view of the drum type washing machine in Embodiment 1 of the present invention Front view of the internal structure of the drum type washing machine Cross section of the main part of the drum type washing machine Side view of the internal structure of the drum type washing machine AA sectional view of the drum type washing machine in FIG. Partially cut-down perspective view of the drum type washing machine Partially cutaway perspective view of outer drum and drum of the drum type washing machine Partially cutaway perspective view of the drum-type washing machine with the communication part of the outer tub closed Partially cutaway perspective view of the drum-type washing machine with the communication part of the outer tub open Block diagram of the drum type washing machine Partially cut-down perspective view of a drum-type washing machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention Cross section of the main part of the drum type washing machine Sectional view of the main part of a conventional drum-type washing machine

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an outer tub elastically supported in a housing, a substantially cylindrical drum rotatably provided in the outer tub, a motor for rotationally driving the drum, and washing water in the outer tub. Water supply means for supplying water, drainage means for discharging the wash water in the outer tub to the outside of the housing, a water storage section provided at the bottom of the outer tub, and a plurality of the water storage sections in the direction of the rotation axis of the drum. A partition part, and the partition part includes a communication part that communicates the plurality of water storage parts, and the communication part is configured to be openable and closable. It is possible to improve the usability by eliminating the troublesomeness of allocating and distributing the amount, and it is possible to achieve both convenience of separate washing and collective washing. Further, approximately the same amount of washing water can be stored in the plurality of water storage parts through the communication part, and the laundry can be evenly washed.

  According to a second aspect of the invention, in particular, in the first aspect of the invention, the partition portion is provided with a drain port for discharging the wash water in the plurality of water storage units, so that the wash water in the plurality of water storage units can be discharged from one drain port. It can discharge | emit and a structure can be simplified.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in particular, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the communication portion is configured to individually open and close the plurality of water storage portions, thereby individually discharging the wash water used at the time of separate washing. It is possible to prevent dirty washing water from flowing into other water storage units.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in particular, in any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, the amount of laundry is small because the water storage section is provided with a heater for heating the washing water to at least one of them. In some cases, water can be supplied to a water storage section provided with a heater to heat the washing water, and a small amount of washing water supplied in accordance with the amount of laundry can be efficiently heated. Moreover, when performing collective washing, washing water can be heated simultaneously through a communicating part, and the washing effect can be enhanced by washing with warm water.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of the drum type washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention with the door opened, FIG. 2 is a front view of the internal structure of the drum type washing machine, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the drum type washing machine, FIG. 4 is a side view of the drum type washing machine as viewed in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 2, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the drum type washing machine, FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the outer tub and drum of the drum type washing machine, and FIG. 8 is a view of the drum type washing machine. FIG. 9 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the drum-type washing machine with the communication portion of the outer tub open, and FIG. 10 is a partially-cutaway perspective view of the drum-type washing machine. It is a block block diagram of a machine.

  1 to 10, the outer tub 1 is elastically supported by a plurality of suspension mechanisms 3 in a housing 2 that constitutes the outline of the washing machine. The suspension mechanism 3 includes a plurality of dampers that support the outer tub 1 from below and a plurality of springs that suspend the outer tub 1 from above. The drums 4a and 4b are formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and are rotatably disposed in the outer tub 1 by a rotation shaft 5 extending horizontally in the left-right direction.

  The outer tub 1 has water storage portions 6a and 6b for storing washing water at the bottom, and is partitioned by the partition portion 7 into a plurality of water storage portions 6a and 6b in the direction of the rotation axis 5 of the drums 4a and 4b. The drums 4 a and 4 b have a central portion 8 substantially parallel to the rotational shaft 5 at a substantially central portion in the direction of the rotational shaft 5, and the drums 4 a and 4 b are configured on both sides of the central portion 8. The drums 4 a and 4 b are respectively disposed above the water storage portions 6 a and 6 b of the outer tub 1.

  The water storage portions 6a and 6b provided at the bottom of the outer tub 1 are defined so as not to mix the washing water, and are partitioned by the partition portion 7 near the approximate center of the outer tub 1 in the direction of the rotation axis 5. The partition portion 7 is formed in a shape in which the cross section is recessed downward, and is provided in an arc shape on the inner surface side along the peripheral wall portion 1 a that is the circumferential portion of the outer tub 1.

  A communication portion 9 is provided near the lowest point of the peripheral wall portion 1 a of the outer tub 1. The communication part 9 is formed in substantially the same plane as the bottom surfaces of the water storage parts 6 a and 6 b of the outer tub 1. The communication part 9 is provided with openable and closable communication doors 10a and 10b on the water storage part 6a side and the water storage part 6b side. The communication doors 10a and 10b are individually provided to be operable. When the communication door 10a is opened, the water storage section 6a communicates with the communication section 9, and when the communication door 10b is opened, the water storage section 6b communicates with the communication section 9. Further, the communication doors 10a and 10b can be opened and closed only at one of them, and can be opened and closed at the same time.

  A drain port 11 is provided at the bottom of the communication unit 9, and the washing water in the water storage units 6 a and 6 b is discharged from the drain port 11 to the outside of the machine through the drain path 12. The washing water in the water storage units 6a and 6b is drained by opening a drain valve (drainage means) 13 provided in the drainage path 12, and either of the water storage units 6a and 6b is opened or closed by the opening / closing operation of the communication doors 10a and 10b. One washing water or both washing waters are provided so as to be discharged simultaneously.

  The drums 4a and 4b are provided with a plurality of peripheral wall water passage holes (water passage holes) 15a and 15b in the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b, which are the respective circumferential portions, and a plurality of side surface water passages in the outer side surface portions 16a and 16b. Holes (water holes) 17a and 17b are provided, and the drums 4a and 4b communicate with the inside of the outer tub 1 through the peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b and the side surface water holes 17a and 17b.

The peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b provided in the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b are elongated in the circumferential direction and formed in a slit shape. Further, the side water passage holes 17a and 17b provided in the outer side surface portions 16a and 16b of the drums 4a and 4b are formed in a long and narrow slit shape in an arc shape around the rotation shaft 5 of the drums 4a and 4b.

  The peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b provided in the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b are provided so as to be biased toward the outer surface portions 16a and 16b of the drums 4a and 4b, and the central portion 8 of the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b facing the partition portion 7. A non-porous region 18 having no peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b is formed on the side.

  The peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b are located above the upper end portion 7a (arc-shaped inner side) of the partition portion 7 formed in an arc shape along the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion 1a of the outer tub 1. It arrange | positions so that it may be located.

  The peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b are inclined at an angle θ (for example, 5 degrees) downward from the partition portion 7 side of the portion where the peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b are provided toward the outer surface portions 16a and 16b. Forming. Further, the central portion 8 is formed in parallel with the rotating shaft 5 by being recessed inward slightly from the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b on both sides.

  A motor 19 for rotationally driving the drums 4a and 4b is attached to the lower part of the outer surface of the outer tub 1 so that the drums 4a and 4b are rotated forward and backward. The power of the motor 19 is transmitted to the rotary shaft 5 via a belt 21 installed between the pulley 19 attached to the rotary shaft 5. The motor 19 is constituted by a brushless DC motor, and the rotation speed can be freely changed by inverter control.

  The water supply part 22 is connected to a water tap or the like, and is connected to water supply valves (water supply means) 23a and 23b for supplying water from the peripheral wall part 1a of the outer tank 1 into the outer tank 1. The water supply valves 23a and 23b supply water so that a predetermined amount of water is stored in the water storage portions 6a and 6b, respectively.

  The water supply channels 24 a and 24 b are connected at one end to water inlets 25 a and 25 b provided at the bottoms of the water storage units 6 a and 6 b and are connected at the other end to the upper part of the outer surface 1 b of the outer tub 1. Washing water outlets 24c and 24d provided at the other ends of the water supply passages 24a and 24b are provided above the rotating shaft 5 (H). Pumps 26a and 26b for supplying and circulating the wash water in the water storage sections 6a and 6b into the drums 4a and 4b are provided in the water supply paths 24a and 24b.

  Foreign matter stoppers 27a and 27b are provided on the upstream side of the water supply passages 24a and 24b provided with the pumps 26a and 26b so as to collect foreign matters (for example, coins) detached from the laundry 28.

  The heater 29 for heating the washing water is formed by bending a sheathed heater into a substantially U shape, and is disposed in the water reservoir 6b. When the communication doors 10a and 10b are closed, the washing water stored in the water storage section 6b is heated, and when the communication doors 10a and 10b are open, the washing water stored in the water storage sections 6a and 6b is heated. To do.

  Each of the drums 4a and 4b is provided with an inner lid 30 that opens and closes an insertion port (not shown) provided in a part of the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b so that the laundry 28 can be taken in and out of the drums 4a and 4b. doing. An outer lid 31 that opens and closes an opening (not shown) provided in the outer tub 1 is provided to be openable and closable so as to face the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b.

  The opening of the outer tub 1 is sealed and joined to the housing 2 by a flexible packing 32 that can be expanded and contracted to ensure watertightness and airtightness. The opening of the outer tub 1 is covered with a door 33 provided on the upper surface of the housing 2 so as to be freely opened and closed.

The control means 34 provided in the housing 2 includes water supply valves 23a and 23b, a drain valve 13, a motor 19,
The pumps 26a and 26b, the communication doors 10a and 10b, and the like are driven to sequentially control each process such as washing, rinsing, and dehydration.

  The control means 34 includes an output of the cloth amount detection means 35 for detecting the amount of the laundry 28 put in the drums 4a and 4b, and a water level detection means 36 for detecting the amount of the washing water supplied into the outer tub 1. , The output of the rotation detecting means 37 for detecting the drive of the motor 19, and the output of the water temperature detecting means 38 for detecting the temperature of the washing water.

  About the drum type washing machine comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below. Washing is sequentially performed in the order of washing, rinsing and dehydration according to a program preset by the control means 34.

  First, a case where the laundry is separately washed will be described. For example, a laundry with a lot of dirt and a laundry with a little dirt can be separately washed in one wash. First, after opening the door 33 provided on the upper surface of the housing 2, the outer lid 31 and the inner lid 30 are opened and the laundry is put into the drums 4a and 4b.

  At this time, the laundry with a lot of dirt and the laundry with a little dirt are put in separately. For example, the laundry 28 with much dirt is put into the drum 4a, and the laundry 28 with little dirt is put into the drum 4b. The laundry 28 put into the drums 4a and 4b is positioned on the outer surface 16a side of the drum 4a and the outer surface 16b side of the drum 4b with the partition 7 as a boundary.

  A power switch (not shown) of the operation display unit 39 provided on the upper surface of the housing 2 is turned on, and a start switch (not shown) is operated to start operation. When the operation is started, the amount of the laundry 28 put in the drums 4a and 4b is detected by the cloth amount detecting means 35. The amount of the laundry 28 can be detected from the amount of torque applied to the motor 19 or the current value of the motor 19 when the drums 4a and 4b are rotated and driven.

  The control means 34 sets the time for each step such as washing, rinsing, and dehydration according to the detected amount of laundry 28, and operates a preset amount of detergent according to the amount of laundry 28. It is displayed on the display unit 39. The user puts the detergent into the detergent throwing part (not shown) according to the displayed guideline for the amount of detergent. The detergent may be loaded automatically by the control means 34 with a general detergent automatic loading device mounted.

  Further, a predetermined amount of washing water is supplied according to the amount of laundry. Washing water is supplied into the outer tub 1 from the upper part of the peripheral wall 1a of the outer tub 1 through the water supply valves 23a and 23b from the water supply section 22 connected to a water tap or the like, and is stored at the bottom of the outer tub 1 Stored in the parts 6a and 6b. The washing water supplied into the outer tub 1 is detected by the water level detection means 36, and when the amount of washing water set according to the amount of the laundry 28 is accumulated, the water supply is stopped.

  The rated water level L of the washing water stored in the water storage sections 6a and 6b partitioned by the partition section 7 is set so as to be located below the upper end section 7a (arc-shaped inner side) of the partition section 7 formed in an arc shape. ing. Accordingly, the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b disposed above the upper end portion 7a of the partitioning portion 7 are located above the rated water level L of the washing water and are not immersed in the stored washing water. The resistance during rotation of the drums 4a and 4b is reduced, and the power consumption of the motor 19 is reduced.

Following the supply of the washing water, the motor 19 and the pumps 26a and 26b are driven. The motor 19 is driven so that the laundry 28 is lifted in the rotation direction of the drums 4a and 4b and is rotated forward and backward at a rotation speed, for example, 45 rpm, which performs a tumbling operation in which the laundry drops from the upper part of the drums 4a and 4b. To drive.

  The washing water stored in the water storage section 6a reaches the pump 26a through the water supply path 24a from the water inlet 25a provided at the bottom of the water storage section 6a, and is driven into the drum 4a through the water supply path 24a by driving the pump 26a. Water is circulated.

  The washing water stored in the water storage section 6b reaches the pump 26b through the water supply path 24b from the water inlet 25b provided at the bottom of the water storage section 6b, and is driven into the drum 4b through the water supply path 24b by driving the pump 26b. Water is circulated.

  As a result, the laundry 28 does not move in the direction of the rotary shaft 5 and is tumbled by the rotation of the drums 4a and 4b that rotate about the rotary shaft 5 provided substantially horizontally. The laundry 28 is difficult to mix. In addition, since the wash water is separated into the water storage section 6a and the water storage section 6b via the partition section 7, the wash water fed to the drum 4a circulates back to the water storage section 6a, and also into the drum 4b. The sent wash water returns to the water storage section 6b and circulates.

  Accordingly, the washing water contained in each of the laundry 28 divided into the drum 4a and the drum 4b can be washed without being mixed with each other during the washing operation.

  Next, a case where the laundry is washed together without dividing the laundry will be described. As in the case of separate washing, after the door 33 provided on the upper surface of the housing 2 is opened, the outer lid 31 and the inner lid 30 are opened, and the laundry is put into the drums 4a and 4b.

  Washing water is supplied into the outer tub 1 through the water supply valves 23a and 23b, and is stored in water storage portions 6a and 6b provided at the bottom of the outer tub 1. The water storage parts 6a and 6b communicate with each other through the communication part 9 opened by the communication doors 10a and 10b, and approximately the same amount of washing water is stored in each of the water storage parts 6a and 6b.

  The washing water stored in the water storage units 6a and 6b is driven by the pumps 26a and 26b from the water intake ports 25a and 25b provided at the bottoms of the water storage units 6a and 6b, respectively, through the water supply channels 24a and 24b, and the drums 4a and 24b. Water is circulated in 4b. In the washing process and the rinsing process, approximately the same amount of washing water is retained in the water storage units 6a and 6b by the rotation of the drums 4a and 4b and the driving of the pumps 26a and 26b.

  The peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b are disposed above the partition portion 7, and the rated water level L of the washing water stored in the water storage portions 6a and 6b is set below the upper end portion 7a of the partition portion 7. Therefore, the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b are not immersed in the washing water stored in the water storage portions 6a and 6b.

  As a result, the peripheral walls 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b can be brought close to a flat shape, and when the laundry 28 is washed together, the annoyance of distributing and putting the laundry 28 in the same amount is eliminated. Therefore, it is possible to improve usability, and it is possible to achieve both convenience of separate washing and batch washing.

  Note that the temperature of the washing water supplied from the water supply unit 22 into the outer tub 1 is detected by a water temperature detecting means 38 constituted by a thermistor or the like, and when the water temperature is low, the washing water is heated by the heater 29 (for example, 40 ℃) and washing effect with warm water can enhance the washing effect.

At this time, when the amount of the laundry 28 is small and washing is performed with only one drum 4b, the communication door 10b is closed and water is supplied from the water supply valve 23b to the water storage section 6b. Thereby, a small amount of washing water supplied according to the amount of the laundry 28 can be efficiently heated and washed.

  Moreover, when supplying water to both the water storage parts 6a and 6b and performing washing together, the communicating water 10a and 10b can be opened and the wash water in the water storage parts 6a and 6b can be heated simultaneously.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the outer tub 1 elastically supported in the housing 2, the substantially cylindrical drums 4a and 4b that are rotatably provided in the outer tub 1, and the drums 4a and 4b. , A water supply means 23 a and 23 b for supplying washing water into the outer tub 1, a drainage means 13 for discharging the washing water in the outer tub 1 to the outside of the housing 2, and the bottom of the outer tub 1. The water storage portions 6a and 6b provided in the first and second partition portions 7 that divide the water storage portions 6a and 6b in the direction of the rotation axis 5 of the drums 4a and 4b. The partition portion 7 communicates the plurality of water storage portions 6a and 6b. The communication part 9 is configured to be openable and closable, and when washing the laundry in a lump, it eliminates the hassle of allocating the laundry to the same amount and putting it into use. It is possible to improve the convenience of separate washing and collective washing. Further, approximately the same amount of washing water can be stored in the plurality of water storage parts 6a and 6b through the communication part 9, and the laundry can be evenly washed.

  Further, the partition portion 7 is provided with a drain port 11 for discharging the wash water in the plurality of water storage units 6 a and 6 b, and the wash water in the plurality of water storage units 6 a and 6 b is discharged from one drain port 11. And the configuration can be simplified.

  In addition, the communication unit 9 is configured such that each of the plurality of water storage units 6a and 6b can be opened and closed individually. The communication unit 9 can individually discharge the wash water used at the time of separate washing. It is possible to prevent the water from flowing into the water reservoir.

  The water storage units 6a and 6b are provided with at least one heater 29 that heats the washing water. When the amount of laundry is small, water is supplied to the water storage unit 6b provided with the heater 29. Washing water is heated, and a small amount of washing water supplied according to the amount of laundry can be efficiently heated. Moreover, when performing collective washing, wash water can be heated simultaneously through the communication part 9, and the washing effect can be enhanced by washing with warm water.

  Further, the peripheral walls 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b are disposed above the partitioning portion 7, and the rated water level of the washing water stored in the water storage portions 6a and 6b is set below the upper end portion of the partitioning portion 7. The peripheral walls 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b can be brought close to a flat shape, and when the laundry is washed together, the burden of distributing and putting the laundry in the same amount is eliminated. It is easy to use and can combine the convenience of separate washing and batch washing. Further, the resistance at the time of rotational driving can be reduced without the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b being immersed in the washing water stored in the water storage portions 6a and 6b.

  The drums 4a and 4b are formed by forming the central part 8 of the peripheral wall parts 14a and 14b facing the partition part 7 substantially in parallel with the rotation shaft 5 of the drums 4a and 4b, and the center of the peripheral wall parts 14a and 14b. A substantially horizontal portion having an area for receiving the laundry can be formed in the portion 8, and mechanical force by tapping washing can be applied to the laundry also in the central portion 8 of the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b. Can be increased.

The drums 4a and 4b have water passage holes 15a and 15b communicating with the outer tub 1 in the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b, and the water passage holes 15a and 15b are biased toward the outer surface portions 16a and 16b of the drums 4a and 4b. The center portion 8 of the peripheral wall portions 14a, 14b facing the partition portion 7 is formed as a non-porous region 18, and the laundry 8 is separated from the partition portion 7 at the time of separate washing with the central portion 8 of the peripheral wall portions 14a, 14b. Even when tumbling operation or dehydration is performed when the water is in the vicinity, the washing water contained in the laundry splashed from the water passage holes 15a and 15b can be separated without getting over the partition portion 7.

  In addition, the drums 4a and 4b have water passage holes 15a and 15b communicating with the outer tub 1 in the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b. The peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b are portions of the portions where the water passage holes 15a and 15b are provided. It is formed by tilting downward from the partition part 7 side toward the outer surface parts 16a, 16b side, and even when the laundry is put close to the partition part 7 at the time of separate washing, the tumbling operation is performed, It is possible to prevent the laundry from gradually moving toward the outer side surface portions 16a and 16b due to the inclination of the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b and mixing the separated laundry and the washing water.

  Further, the washing water in the water storage parts 6a, 6b is introduced into the drums 4a, 4b through the water supply passages 24a, 24b by the pumps 26a, 26b and circulated, and the laundry in the upper part in the drums 4a, 4b. Washing water can be supplied to the laundry, and the laundry can be dropped downward while containing a large amount of washing water. Can be increased.

  In addition, outlets 24c and 24d for washing water discharged from the water supply channels 24a and 24b are provided in the outer tub 1 so as to face the outer surface portions 16a and 16b of the drums 4a and 4b, and on the outer surface portions 16a16b of the drums 4a and 4b. Water passage holes 17a and 17b are provided in an arc shape around the rotation shaft 5 of the drums 4a and 4b, and the wash water is introduced into the drums 4a and 4b from the water passage holes 17a and 17b and circulated. Further, the state in which the water passage holes 17a and 17b are opposed to the outlets 24c and 24d of the washing water discharged from the water supply channels 24a and 24b can be lengthened, and the washing water passage holes 17a and 17b can be extended from the drum 4a. 4b can be efficiently circulated into 4b. In addition, since the washing water splashed inside the outer tub 1 without entering the drums 4a and 4b from the water holes 17a and 17b is splashed in the rotation direction of the drums 4a and 4b, the rotation shafts of the drums 4a and 4b. Since the wash water that is repelled is easily introduced into the drums 4a and 4b from the water passage holes 17a and 17b that are formed in a circular arc shape with the center 5 as the center, the drums 4a and 4b use more wash water as circulating water. Can be introduced inside.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 11 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a drum-type washing machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. The feature of this embodiment is that outlets for washing water discharged from the water supply channels 24a, 24b are provided on the peripheral wall 1a of the outer tub 1 so as to face the peripheral walls 14a, 14b of the drums 4a, 4b. . Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations, and the detailed description of the first embodiment is used.

  The outlets 24c and 24d for washing water discharged from the water supply channels 24a and 24b are provided on the peripheral wall 1a of the outer tub 1 so as to face the peripheral walls 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b, and the peripheral walls 14a of the drums 4a and 4b are provided. In 14b, peripheral wall water holes (water holes) 15a and 15b are provided in a slit shape in the circumferential direction. The outlets 24c and 24d of the washing water discharged from the water supply channels 24a and 24b are provided above (H) the rotating shaft 5.

  The washing water in the water storage parts 6a and 6b passes through the water supply paths 24a and 24b by the pumps 26a and 26b, and passes through the peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b from the outlets 24c and 24d provided in the peripheral wall part 1a of the outer tub 1. 4a and 4b are introduced and circulated.

  According to the above configuration, the state in which the peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b are opposed to the outlets 24c and 24d of the washing water discharged from the water supply channels 24a and 24b can be lengthened, and the water storage portions 6a and 6b. The washing water inside can be efficiently circulated from the peripheral wall water holes 15a, 15b into the drums 4a, 4b.

  Further, since the washing water splashed inside the outer tub 1 without entering the drums 4a and 4b from the peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b is splashed in the rotation direction of the drums 4a and 4b, the peripheral walls of the drums 4a and 4b. Since the splashed washing water is easily introduced into the drums 4a and 4b from the peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b formed in the slits in the circumferential direction in the portions 14a and 14b, more washing water is used as circulating water. It can be introduced into the drums 4a, 4b.

  Also, the laundry 28 that is lifted upward in contact with the inner surfaces of the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b is pressed inward by the wash water introduced into the drums 4a and 4b from the peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b, and the laundry 28 Can be separated from the inner surfaces of the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b and dropped downward, and tapping by tumbling operation can be effectively performed.

  In addition, the outlets 24c and 24d of the washing water discharged from the water supply channels 24a and 24b can be provided on either the peripheral wall 1a or the outer surface 1b of the outer tub 1 or both. In this case, the washing water passes through the peripheral wall water holes 15a and 15b provided in the peripheral wall parts 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b and the side water holes 17a and 17b provided in the outer surface parts 16a and 16b of the drums 4a and 4b. It can be introduced from both.

  A drum partition (not shown) that prevents the laundry 28 from moving in the direction of the rotation axis 5 is provided at the center of the peripheral wall portions 14a and 14b of the drums 4a and 4b so that the drum partition can be attached and detached. Thus, at the time of separate washing, the separated laundry 28 can be washed without being mixed in the drums 4a and 4b by installing the drum partition. Moreover, at the time of collective washing, by removing the drum partition, there is nothing to prevent the laundry 28 from moving in the direction of the rotating shaft 5, and the washing effect can be enhanced. It can be washed well.

  In addition, there is a large opening to the drum during the washing operation like a so-called top-open type drum-type washing machine in which a washing opening operation is performed with the opening being opened and closed in the peripheral wall of the drum and the closing opening is closed. Even in the case where there is a structural restriction in which the portion cannot be provided, it is possible to circulate the washing water effectively.

  As described above, the drum type washing machine according to the present invention improves usability when washing the laundry in a collective manner, and can achieve both convenience of separate washing and collective washing. Useful as.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer tank 2 Housing | casing 4a, 4b Drum 5 Rotating shaft 6a, 6b Water storage part 7 Partition part 9 Communication part 13 Drain valve (drainage means)
19 Motor 23a, 23b Water supply valve (water supply means)

Claims (4)

An outer tank elastically supported in the housing,
A substantially cylindrical drum rotatably provided in the outer tub;
A motor for rotationally driving the drum;
Water supply means for supplying washing water into the outer tub;
Drainage means for discharging the wash water in the outer tub out of the housing;
A water storage section provided at the bottom of the outer tub,
A partition part that divides the water storage part into a plurality of directions in the rotation axis direction of the drum,
The partition portion has a communication portion that communicates the plurality of water storage portions,
A drum type washing machine configured to freely open and close the communication portion. The drum type washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a drainage port for discharging the washing water in the plurality of water storage parts is provided in the partition part. The drum type washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the communication unit is configured to be able to open and close each of the plurality of water storage units individually. The drum type washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the water storage section is provided with a heater for heating the washing water at least one of them.

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