JPH0433693A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To smoothly perform the outflow of a finishing agent and to prevent the finishing agent from caking in a room by forming an inflow port at the upper part of the final room of a finishing agent application device, and providing a main water filling port to fill water in a washing/dehydration tub and a sub water filling port to fill the water in the upper part of the finishing agent application device and the outer plane of the washing/dehydration tub in a water supply device. CONSTITUTION:Water is filled in the washing/dehydration tub 2 from the main water filling port 16 of the water supply device 12 when washing is performed. The finishing agent 7 in a finishing agent container 6 is transferred to a first room 8 by a centrifugal force by dehydrating rotation before rinsing after completing the washing, and the finishing agent 7 in the first room 8 is transferred to a second room 9 by the dehydrating rotation after the rinsing, then, it flows in an internal tub 1 from the outflow port 10. The effect of the finishing agent can be displayed by solving in the water in the next rinsing. The water is supplied from the sub water filling port 17 by the water supply device 12 when the final rinsing is performed. The water flowing out from the sub water filling port 17 flows down from each hole 18 of a receiving cover 11 along the upper part of the finishing agent application device 12 and the outer surface of the washing/dehydration tub 2. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the defective flow of finishing agent, which enables the finishing agent to be effectively used.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Industrial applications The present invention relates to a washing machine having a finish dosing device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, in washing machines, a finishing agent is added in the final cycle of the washing machine to give the laundry a soft finish.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, a washing and dehydrating tank 2 is provided in an inner tank 1 so as to be rotatable, and a balancer 4 in the form of an annular container containing a fluid 3 is placed at the top edge of the washing and dehydrating tank 2. A finishing agent injection device 6 is provided inside the balancer 4.

The finishing agent feeding device 5 includes a removable finishing agent container 6 on the innermost side, and a finishing agent container θ located outside the finishing agent container 6.
a first chamber 8 for receiving the finishing agent 7 therein;
A second chamber 9 is located outside the chamber 8 and receives the finishing agent in the first chamber 8, and is formed in the washing and dehydrating tank 2, and the finishing agent is transferred from the second chamber 9 into the inner tank 1. It consists of an outlet 10 into which the water flows.

A receiving cover 11 is provided above the balancer 4, and a water supply device 12 having a water supply box 13 is further provided above the receiving cover 11.
is provided. And the detergent case 1 is in the water supply box 13.
4 is detachably provided.

In the above configuration, during washing, water is guided from the water supply device 12 to the water supply box 13, becomes washing water containing detergent in the detergent case 14, and is injected into the inner tank 1 including the washing and dewatering tank 2.

Due to the dehydration rotation after washing and before proceeding to rinsing, the finishing agent 7 flows into the first chamber 8, where it is accumulated. Next, it flows into the second chamber 9 during the dewatering rotation after rinsing, flows into the inner tank 1 through the outlet 10, and dissolves in water during the next rinse to improve the effect of the finishing agent. .

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In the above-mentioned conventional washing machine, the finishing agent 7 tends to remain in each chamber 8°9, and the finishing agent coming out from the outlet 1o is coated on the outer circumferential surface of the washing and dehydrating tub 2 and is not rinsed. The problem was that it was sometimes difficult to use effectively.

Furthermore, the finishing agent 7 remaining in the chamber 8.9 hardens, which not only impedes the flow of the next finishing agent 7, but also causes inconveniences as it flows out even during times other than the final rinse.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine in which the finishing agent flows out smoothly and the finishing agent does not solidify in the washing machine.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes an inner tank, a washing and dehydrating tank rotatably provided in the inner tank, and a washing and dehydrating tank provided at the mouth of the washing and dehydrating tank. A finishing agent feeding device consisting of a finishing agent container, a plurality of rooms into which the finishing agent is sequentially transferred from the finishing agent container, and an outlet opening in the outer wall of the washing and dehydrating tank that communicates with the final room, and the washing and dehydrating tank. A water supply device is provided above, and an inlet is formed in the upper part of at least the final chamber of the finishing agent feeding device, and the water feeding device includes a main water inlet for injecting water into the washing and dewatering tank, and a main water inlet for injecting water into the washing and dewatering tank; This washing machine is equipped with a sub-water inlet for injecting water into the upper part and the outer surface of the washing/drying tub.

Function In the washing machine configured as described above, the finishing agent feeding device pours the finishing agent into the inner tub from the outlet in the dewatering rotation after rinsing in the same manner as in the conventional example. At this time, water is injected from the sub-water inlet of the water supply device, water flows into the final chamber of the finishing agent injection device, and all the finishing agent remaining in the chamber is flushed out. Also, all the finishing agent adhering to the outer surface of the washing and dehydrating tank will be washed away.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent members as those of the washing machine shown as a conventional example, and detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

The features of this embodiment include the finishing agent feeding device 5 and the water supply device 12. That is, an inlet 16 is provided on the top of the final chamber 9 in the finishing agent injection device, and the water supply device 12 has a main water inlet 16 for injecting water into the washing and dehydrating tank 2 and a main water inlet 16 for injecting water onto the receiving cover 11. A sub-water inlet 17 is provided. The receiving cover 11 has a large number of holes 18 extending over the top of the finishing agent feeding device 6 and the top of the outer surface of the washing/drying tub 2. The sub-water inlet 17 is controlled to inject water only during the dewatering rotation after rinsing, that is, only when the finishing agent is allowed to flow into the inner tank.

In addition, 19 in Fig. 2 is a stirring blade, 2o is a drive motor,
21 is an outer casing, and 22 is a clothes slot.

In the above configuration, water is injected into the washing and dewatering tank 2 from the main water inlet 16 of the water supply device 12 during washing.

The finishing agent 7 in the finishing agent container θ is transferred to the first chamber 8 by centrifugal force by the spin-drying rotation before rinsing after washing, and the spin-drying rotation after rinsing moves the finish agent 7 in the finishing agent container θ to the first chamber 8.

The finishing agent 7 in the chamber 8 is transferred to the second chamber 9 and flows into the inner tank 1 through the outlet 10. Then, during the next rinse, it dissolves in the water and releases its finishing agent.

The water supply device 12 injects water from the sub-water inlet 17 during the final rinse. The water that comes out from this sub-water inlet 17 is collected from the receiving cover 1.
It flows down through the hole 18 of No. 1 along the upper part of the finishing agent feeding device 12 and the outer surface of the washing and dehydrating tank 2. At the upper part of the finishing agent feeding device 12, the finishing agent flows into the final chamber 9 from the inlet 16, and all the finishing agent in the chamber 9 is flushed out. Furthermore, the adhering finishing agent is washed off the outer surface of the washing and dehydrating tub 2.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the description of the embodiments above, the present invention provides a washing machine equipped with a finishing agent injection device, in which a sub-column water port is provided in the water supply device, and water discharged from the sub-column water port is injected into the finishing agent. The finishing agent remaining in the room of the device and the finishing agent adhering to the outer surface of the washing/dehydration tank are washed away, so the flow of the next finishing agent is not hindered, and the finishing agent can be used effectively. It is something that has.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of main parts of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
The figure is a cross-sectional view of the entire washing machine, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of a conventional washing machine. 1...Inner tank, 2...Washing and dehydration tank, 5.
...Finishing agent injection device, 8...First room, 9...Second room, 1o... Outlet, 12...・Water supply device, 16... Inlet, 16... Main water inlet, 17... Sub-pillar water inlet. Name of agent: Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano and 1 other person1;
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Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) An inner tank, a washing/dehydrating tank rotatably provided in the inner tank, a finishing agent container provided at the mouth of the washing/dehydrating tank, and a finishing agent transferred from the finishing agent container in sequence. The finishing agent inlet device includes a finishing agent inlet device that is connected to a plurality of rooms and a final room and has an outlet opening in the outer wall of the washing and dehydrating tank, and a water supply device that is arranged above the washing and dehydrating tank. An inlet is formed in the upper part of at least the final chamber of the water supply device, and the water supply device includes a main water inlet for injecting water into the washing/dehydration tank, and a sub-water inlet for injecting water into the upper part of the finishing agent input device and the outer surface of the washing/dehydration tank. A washing machine is provided. (2) The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the inner tub has a receiving cover located above the outer periphery of the washing and dehydrating tub and above the finishing agent input device, and the receiving cover is provided with a large number of holes. (3) The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the sub-water inlet of the water supply device is controlled to inject water during final rinsing.