JPH0229290A - Partial washing device and washing machine incorporating the same device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable washing with a high degree of efficiency by passing an article to be washed to which an cleaning agent sticks, between a cleaning bed formed therein a plurality of angle shape concave and convex parts on a rotor slide contact surface of a slidable substantially concave shape part along the outer periphery of a washing rotor, and the latter so as to wash the article by the concave and convex parts of the washing rotor and rotor slide contact surface. CONSTITUTION:A rotor slide contact surface 19 having an arcuated slidable concave surface along the peripheral surface of a waxing rotor 11 is formed in a part of a washing bed 18 facing a washing rotor 11. A cleaning agent receiving recess 35 is formed on the upper surface of an upper frame member 21 in the upper section of the cleaning bed in a part other than the rotor slide contact surface 19. When an article to be washed is inserted at one end of the rotor slide contact surface 19, which is wet with water, the article is fed out along the rotor slide contact surface 19 and also along the upper surface of the frame member 21 in the upper section of the cleaning bed. During this phase, a cleaning agent received in the cleaning agent receiving recess 35 is solved in the article wet with water before it makes into contact with the washing rotor 11, and accordingly, the article automatically absorbs the cleaning agent, and is washed by ridges 13 and brush members 12 on the rotor 11, and it is possible to eliminate the necessity of purposely soaking every article to be washed into the cleaning agent, thereby it is possible to enhance the efficiency of the cleaning work.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a spot washing device for removing dirt from spots such as sleeves and collars of clothing, and a washing machine equipped with the spot washing device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, stains on sleeves, collars, etc. of cutter shirts and the like are difficult to remove, so those areas have been washed by hand using a brush or the like and then placed in a washing machine for washing.

Therefore, the present inventors have proposed a partial washing device that performs partial washing of sleeves, collars, and the like. The configuration of this spot cleaning device is
This will be explained with reference to Figure 3. As shown in the figure, the cleaning rotating body 1
A brush body 2 and a mountain portion 3 are provided to enable the cleaning rotating body 1 to rotate in the direction indicated by the arrow. A sliding surface recess 5 is provided in a part of the washing table 4, and the object to be cleaned (
(not shown) is inserted, the object to be cleaned is sent out along the sliding surface-like recess 6. While the object to be cleaned passes through this sliding surface-like recess 6, the object to be cleaned is cleaned by the brush body 2 and the mountain portion 3. Here, the rotational force of a motor 8 provided in the main body is transmitted to the cleaning rotary body 1 via a deceleration mechanism 9 and a rotating shaft 1o, and the cleaning rotary body 1 is driven to rotate.

After partially washing the cuffs, collars, etc. of cutter shirts and the like using the partial washing device configured as described above, the parts are placed in a washing tub in the main body of the washing machine and washed.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the conventional configuration has a problem in that only one side of the object to be cleaned, which corresponds to the cleaning rotating body 1, can be cleaned in order to remove dirt. Also, when cleaning.

When the object to be cleaned soaked in detergent is passed between the cleaning rotating body 1 and the sliding surface of the rotating body, the object to be cleaned is pressed against the sliding surface of the rotating body and becomes attached to the sliding surface of the rotating body. I had the problem of running out of detergent and having to reapply it every time I ran out of detergent.

Furthermore, when cleaning, it is inconvenient that detergent must be applied to the object several times.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the first object of the present invention is to wash off dirt on both sides of the object to be cleaned at once, and the second object is to secure detergent on the sliding surface of the rotating body. The third purpose is to facilitate the supply of detergent to items to be cleaned.
Furthermore, the fourth objective is to improve laundry workability after spot washing.
The purpose of

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the first technical means of the present invention is such that a plurality of chevron-shaped uneven portions are provided on the sliding surface of the rotating body of the washing table. It is something.

The second technical means to achieve the second purpose is
It has a structure in which a groove is provided on the sliding surface of the rotating body of the cleaning table.

A third technical means for achieving the third objective is to provide a recess for storing detergent on the upper surface of the washing stand, excluding the surface in contact with the rotating body.

A fourth technical means for achieving the fourth objective is to provide the above-mentioned spot washing device near the opening of the washing machine.

Effect: In the first means, the cleaning table is provided with a plurality of chevron-shaped uneven portions on the sliding contact surface of the rotating body, which is a sliding surface-shaped substantially concave portion along the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotating body, and the cleaning rotating body. Since the object to be cleaned with the detergent applied therethrough is allowed to pass through, cleaning can be carried out on both sides of the cleaning rotary body and the plurality of concave and convex portions on the sliding surface of the rotary body, thereby achieving efficient cleaning.

In the second technical means, a groove is provided in the sliding contact surface of the rotary body of the washing stand, so that when an object soaked in detergent is passed between the cleaning rotary body and the rotary body sliding surface, the rotary body slides. The detergent that flows out when the contact surface is pressed against the object to be washed can be collected in the groove, and the washing can be done conveniently with the detergent accumulated in the groove without having to re-soak the object in the detergent.

In the third technical means, a recess for storing detergent is provided on the top surface of the washing table, so that the detergent is absorbed by the object to be washed that has been soaked in water, and after being absorbed, the detergent comes into sliding contact with the washing rotating body. Because it penetrates the surface, it is convenient because it eliminates the need to apply detergent to the object several times.

Furthermore, the fourth technical means is that the partial washing device is attached to the washing machine, so that it is effective to put the items to be cleaned into the washing machine after partial washing, and the washing operation can be made more convenient.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, a washing machine with a partial washing device showing an example of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a cleaning rotating body, and a plurality of brush bodies 12 and a plurality of peaks 13 are provided on the circumferential surface of the body, as shown in FIG. This cleaning rotating body 11 is connected to a speed reduction mechanism 1θ and a rotating shaft 17t by the rotational force of a motor 16 provided in the partial cleaning device main body 14.
- transmitted through and rotated. Note that power is supplied to the motor 16 via a power cord (not shown).

A cleaning table 18 facing the cleaning rotary body 11 is provided below the cleaning rotary body 11, and a part of the cleaning table 18 is provided along the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotary body 11, as shown in FIG. A rotating body sliding surface 19 having a concave arc shape is provided, and a plurality of chevron-shaped uneven portions 20 are provided on the rotating body sliding surface. The lower part of the cleaning rotary body 11 is rotatably located within this rotary body sliding contact surface 19. Furthermore, since the upper surface of the washing stand 18 presses the washing rotating body 11, as shown in FIG.
2, a hole 23 is provided in the bottom plate 22, a boss 24 is provided on the back surface of the washing table upper frame 21 facing the hole,
A spring 25 is disposed between the hole 23 and the boss 24, and the cleaning table upper frame 21 presses the cleaning rotating body 11 upward.
, constitutes a partial cleaning device 26.

Additionally, there is a water receptacle N inside the washing machine main body 27 as shown in FIG.
28 is provided, and a rotatable dewatering/washing tub 29 is housed within the water receiving tank 28. An upper frame 31 is attached to the upper part of the washing machine main body 27 and has an opening 3o for inserting items to be washed, which is located above the dewatering/washing tub 29. In addition, the partial cleaning device 26 including the cleaning rotating body 11 and the partial cleaning device main body 14 has an opening 3 of the dehydration/washing tub 29.
It is provided on the rear side wall 32 of 0.

Now, the cleaning method of the partial washing device 24 and the washing machine equipped with the partial washing device configured as described above will be explained with reference to FIG.

When the cleaning rotary body 11 is rotated in the direction of the arrow and the object to be cleaned soaked in detergent is inserted from the end face of the rotary body sliding surface 19,
The object to be cleaned is sent out along the rotating body sliding surface 19.

That is, the object to be cleaned 36 is sent out in the direction of arrow C by the rotation (incoming direction) of the cleaning rotary body 11. In order to clean the object to be cleaned, the object to be cleaned 36 is stopped so as to oppose the rotation of the cleaning rotating body 11, or is moved in the direction of arrow B in the figure.

This means that the brush body 1 of the cleaning rotary body 11 is attached to the object 36 to be cleaned.
This is to increase the number of times of contact when scrubbing the ridges 2 and ridges 13. At this time, when the object 36 to be cleaned is pulled and moved in the direction of the arrow B, the rotation of the cleaning rotary body 11 causes the 0 part to be removed from the cloth pool of the object 36 to be cleaned, and the 0 part to be moved to the pulled side of the cloth. Become. The concave and convex portions 2o of the main washing stand can mainly clean the lower surface of the object 36 when the part is 0, and the upper surface of the object 36 can be cleaned when the part is 0. This is caused by the movement of the object to be cleaned 36 in the direction of arrow B, causing the crest 13 of the cleaning table 18 to
Since the cloth is stretched, the brush body 12 of the cleaning rotary body 11 can perform scrubbing, and at 0 parts, the concave and convex portions 2o can be scrubbed with the sump side of the cloth. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, if part 0 is configured without any uneven portion, the cloth of the object to be cleaned 36 can be reliably washed with a brush.

When the object to be cleaned 36 is repeatedly moved from arrow B to arrow C,
The cloth of the object to be cleaned 36 is repeatedly stretched and loosened, and can be effectively cleaned by brush washing with the cleaning rotating body 11 on the upper surface, tapping the crests, and scrubbing with the uneven portions 20 on the lower surface. be.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. As shown in the figure, a rotating body sliding contact surface 19 having four arcuate parts along the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotating body 11 is provided on a part of the cleaning table 18 facing the cleaning rotating body 11, and a groove is provided at the bottom thereof. 33, and the end of the washing table upper frame 21 has no groove and is a substantially arc-shaped wall 34.

According to the above configuration, when the cleaning rotary body 11 is rotated in the direction of the arrow and an object to be cleaned soaked in detergent is inserted across the end face of the rotary body sliding surface 19, the object to be cleaned is sent out along. At this time, the object to be cleaned is cleaned by the brush body 12 and the crest 13, and the detergent is squeezed out from the object by the ridge 13 and accumulates in the groove 33. The detergent liquid in the groove 33 is automatically absorbed by the capillary action of the cloth when the brush body 12 scrubs the object to be cleaned again after squeezing out the detergent, and is often trapped in the dehydration/washing tub 29. This eliminates the need to soak the product in detergent, improving cleaning efficiency.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. As shown in the figure, a rotary body sliding contact surface 19 having an arc-shaped sliding surface-like substantially concave portion along the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotary body 11 is provided on a part of the cleaning table 18 facing the cleaning rotary body 11, and The other part of the body sliding contact surface 19 is provided with a detergent container recess 35 on the upper surface of the upper frame 21 of the washing table.

According to configuration 1 above, when the cleaning rotary body 11 is rotated in the direction of the arrow and an object to be cleaned wetted with water is inserted into the end face of the rotary body sliding surfaces 1 and 9, the object to be cleaned is moved to the cleaning table. 18 along the upper surface of the washing table upper frame 21 and further along the rotating body sliding surface 19.

Before the sieve comes into contact with the washing rotary body 11, the detergent put into the detergent container recess 36 provided in the upper frame 21 of the washing table melts into the wet object, so that the object to be washed is , automatically absorbs the detergent liquid and cleansing rotary body 11
The cleaning is done by the brush body 12 and the mountain part 13, and the extra work of dipping each time in detergent is eliminated, making it more efficient.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, since a plurality of chevron-shaped uneven portions are provided on the sliding contact surface of the rotating body, the cleaning rotating body and the object to be cleaned on both sides in contact with the uneven portions are cleaned. can be washed,
Cleaning efficiency can be increased. In addition, since grooves are provided on the sliding contact surface of the rotating body, when the object to be cleaned that has been soaked in detergent passes between the cleaning rotating body and the sliding surface of the rotating body, the detergent accumulates in the groove and goes out of its way to prevent the cleaning object from being washed. Even if you do not apply the detergent to the detergent, the detergent liquid accumulated in the groove is absorbed by the object to be cleaned, and the detergent is automatically applied to the object to be cleaned, eliminating tedious work and making it convenient. In addition, if detergent is placed in the detergent recess provided in the upper frame of the washing table, the object to be washed will pass over it, and the detergent will be dissolved in the wet object and applied to the object automatically. It is absorbed into the object to be cleaned and is cleaned by the cleaning rotating body and the sliding surface of the rotating body. This eliminates the troublesome task of soaking in detergent, making it more convenient.

What's more, if you drop the wet items that have been washed with the spot washing device down, you can store them in the washing machine's dewatering and washing tub.
It becomes more convenient because you can wash the whole thing as it is.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a washing machine with a spot washing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same washing stand, FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the same spot washing device, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a main part of the washing machine, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing the operation of the washing device.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing another partial washing device, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the main parts of a washing machine with a partial washing device showing a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the same washing stand. , FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the same partial washing device, FIG. 10 is a perspective view of main parts of a washing machine with a partial washing device showing a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the same washing stand. Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the same partial cleaning device,
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a conventional spot cleaning device. 11...Rotating body for cleaning, 14...Partial cleaning device main body, 15...Motor, 16...
...Reduction mechanism', 17...-rotating shaft, 18...
... Washing table, 19 ... Rotating body sliding surface, 20.
...Rough portion, 30...Opening, 33...
...Groove, 35...Recess for detergent. Name of agent: Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano and 1 other person rt
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Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) A main body having a rotational drive part, a cleaning rotary body connected to the rotation shaft of the main body and rotating in a substantially horizontal direction, and a cleaning table in which an object to be cleaned can be interposed between the cleaning rotary body and the cleaning rotary body. A partial cleaning device comprising: the washing platform having a concave rotating body sliding surface along the circumferential surface of a cleaning rotating body, and a plurality of chevron-shaped uneven portions provided on the rotating body sliding surface. (2) A main body having a rotation drive unit, a washing rotary body connected to the rotation shaft of the main body and rotating in a substantially horizontal direction, and a washing table in which an object to be cleaned can be interposed between the washing rotary body A partial cleaning device comprising: a concave rotary body sliding contact surface along the circumferential surface of a cleaning rotary body on the washing platform; and a groove portion provided in the rotary body sliding surface. (3) The partial washing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the washing table has a recess for storing detergent on the upper surface other than the surface in contact with the rotating body. (4) A washing machine with a partial washing device, wherein the partial washing device according to claim 1, 2 or a is provided near the opening of the washing machine.