JPS60165988A - Material treatment apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to materials processing equipment, particularly for processing fluid materials, particulate materials or other materials in non-solid form in various chemical processes, manufacturing processes and other processes; , relates to devices for the washing and cleaning of articles and objects of a domestic or industrial nature.

US Patent No. 339: gig@Washing 4! l! In particular, we are disclosing a machine for washing clothes, this machine is
It has a casing supported on a trunnion that can slide along a vertical guide and a spring acting between the pace of the machine and the trunnion. A drive mechanism including a crank is coupled to the bottom of the casing, during operation the casing performs both a photographing motion and a reciprocating motion, and the drive mechanism has a connecting rod and a crank coupled to the bottom of the casing.

U.S. Patent No. 1.397. The g g l number indicates a washing machine with a rectangular box-like structure, and the box-like structure is swung by gripping the handle so that clothes can be washed inside the machine. , this structure is supported on springs.

US Patent No. 4 Data 9. No. g 35 shows a washing machine having a swingable container mounted on an inclined link so that washing action is imparted to the container by swinging the container by hand.

US Pat. No. 1.4tA 4Gθθ shows a dishwasher having a container, inside which is provided a heel or the like for receiving the dishes to be washed. A drive mechanism provides vertical and partial reciprocating motion to the cage within the container.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,330 shows a washing machine tub having a container supported by a gimbal ring at the top and a crank mechanism at the bottom to impart rocking motion to the container. .

U.S. Patent No. 19g5 left, 24. No. 2 discloses another washing machine which is pivoted on a horizontal axis to impart a slight vibrating motion to the handle, to stabilize the structure and to return the structure to its normal position during vibration. A spring is provided to make it happen.

U.S. Patent No. 3,706,2/θ discloses a house trailer,
It shows a mobile washing machine carried on a camping vehicle, or date or the like, and when the vehicle moves, the motion forces the washing water into a strong position. The unit has a container and a buoyant basket that floats in the water in each container is mounted within the container, and the clothes are placed in the basket.

U.S. Patent No. 091. ．． g7. :! No. 1 discloses an immersion washing machine which, by the action of a handle on a cam plate or the like, produces a rotary or oscillatory movement and a vertical movement on the basket containing the parts to be washed or the like. is added.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,031, 0g9 discloses a golf beer washer in which a reciprocating and partial rotational motion is applied to the device to facilitate cleaning of the golf beer.

The material processing or washing apparatus disclosed in these US patents may be operated manually or by mechanical transmissions such as cams, screws or the like. , has a cranking mechanism to provide the desired motion to the washing or cleaning device.

The aim of the invention is to provide a material processing device in which a simple drive mechanism is applied and which uses a minimum of power to accomplish the washing action.

The present invention provides an apparatus for processing, cleaning, laundering and similar processes of materials, which includes a bowl, a device for imparting a vertical oscillatory movement to the bowl, and a sump for suspending the bowl. It is equipped with an elastic device, and has a vertical I
I! It is provided that the oscillatory movement is converted into a partial rotational movement by means of the suspension device.

As shown in FIG. 1, a bowl 1 is supported by an elastic strut 2 supporting a base 3. As shown in FIG. The number of straps 2 is, for example, three or many. Strug 2 is
It is positioned to extend downwardly around the periphery of the vessel, and is inclined relative to the vertical and 71<' across the axis of the vessel. This can be done in the same direction of rotation. Therefore, when the bowl is subjected to an oscillatory vertical motion, it also has a oscillatory motion in the rotational direction, so that the cull has a combined vertical and rotational motion.

In order to give the bowl 1 a vertical component of motion, an electromagnet 4
is positioned at the bottom of the bowl (as shown in Figure 1), and the magnetic coil 5 is preferably attached to, for example, a support pace or the like, while the metal core 6 is attached to the bowl.

The action of the electromagnet for relatively small units can be unidirectional. The direction of this action is opposite to that of the elastic strap, so that when the electromagnet is released the strap returns the bowl or the like to its original position.

In larger installations, the electromagnet may be double acting so that the resilient straps assist in returning the crane to its original position. Preferably, the straps are made of a resilient plastic material, and for larger units, spring steel or stainless steel struts may be used.

As shown in Figure 1, the spring or strap 2 is attached to a molded bracket 7 attached to the base;
The upper end of the strap 2 is attached either directly to the bowl or to a support strap or ring 8 that surrounds the bowl 1.

Although the male wheel is preferably cylindrical, the base 3 may also be circular or rectangular with suitable controls for operating the washing machine. In FIG. 1, the valves for actuating the electromagnets may be provided by a battery integrated within the pace, and appropriate control and switching, such as an IC switching unit, may be integrated within the pace 3.

The angle of inclination of the spring relative to the base can be any desired angle. Ideally, the strength of the spring should be chosen so that when the gikuru is filled with clothing and water, the spring flexes slightly, but still provides the necessary movement.

As shown in FIG. 1, the strap is attached to a ring that surrounds the Meckle pan at or above the center of the bowl. When the desired amount of liquid and clothing are placed in the bowl, it is desirable that the strap attachment and the ring be located above the center of gravity of the bowl.

As shown in Figure 1, the support ring 8 is positioned at the top of the bowl and the strap has a straight section extending in length and extending around the circumference and then downwardly towards the base.

As shown in FIG. 7, the unit is shown as a washing machine and also has a device for removing water from the washcloth and for partial drying of the clothes.

As shown in the accompanying drawings, this unit may be equipped with an air or vacuum pump 9, in simple form a bellows or diaphragm type bong-711-h-C-%.
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Same IZil? , the magnet 4 or a separate electromagnet, a control circuit for which may be provided. In one embodiment, the movable iron core 6 of the electromagnet 4 extends through the electromagnet 4 for actuating a pump 9 of bellows or diaphragm type, the pump being operated continuously or driving the pump. It is operated by releasing a removable catch mechanism on the holder that connects the movable iron core to the device.

A flexible joint 10 can be provided between the opening in the bottom of the bowl and the inlet of the pump, so that if desired, in some circumstances, the item or material can be pumped. A sieve, screen or the like may be provided inside the bowl so as not to block the outlet of the water from the tank.

In order to adjust the withdrawal of water or other media in the tank as desired, a valve device' is provided in the coupling between the tank and the pump.
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Thus, although the pump is an air pump, it is capable of pumping and discharging water or other liquids for disposable or optionally recycling.

The lid 11 is attached to the kettle to seal the bowl and create a pressure drop within the bowl to aid in drying the clothing and other materials within the bowl, allowing some moisture to be removed due to this low pressure. Good. The lower the pressure obtained, the more moisture is transferred to the atmosphere within the bowl and removed from clothing and other materials within the bowl.

If desired, the lid can be removed for the drying process to allow air to flow through the clothes as they are rolled up and agitated in the bowl. Alternatively, the lid can be provided with small holes to allow conditioned air to pass through the clothing or other material 7 and into the bowl. In yet another embodiment, heated air is supplied to a heater built into the lid shell so that the warm air hits the clothing and dries it. As shown in FIG. It is suspended from ring 9.

It will be appreciated that, in accordance with the present invention, vibration and agitation motions are imparted to the bowl. Although the invention has been described in detail with respect to a clothes washer, the unit can be used in a variety of other processes. For example, it can be used in stirring, separating, screening, upgrading processes, floating processes, cleaning and washing, suspending, polishing, shaking and mixing, and grinding and milling.

For this purpose, the container may be provided with a suitable sieve or screen and, if desired, provided with suitable inlet and outlet connections above or below the screen.

Therefore, when the unit is used for polishing, grinding and milling, e.g. using abrasive, abrasive sols or the like, materials suitable for the particular process encountered, e.g. stainless steel, ceramic or abrasive. Using the rubber that was made? It will be understood that the container is lined with a lining.

The present invention is also applicable to household cooking equipment, whereby the cooking pot can be slowly moved and vibrated. By keeping ingredients such as soups and stews or the like in constant motion, scorching at the bottom of the pot can be prevented, especially when coming to a boil.

It will be appreciated that in all of the embodiments described above, the period and stroke of the electromagnets can be varied as desired, and that this modification is easily accomplished by appropriate control circuitry.

Although the electromagnet has been described as a device for producing vertical motion, other forms of drive unit, pneumatic or hydraulic or mechanical, may be provided by which the resilient spring or rod produces the pivoting motion of the curl or It will be appreciated that this produces an oscillatory motion.

Movement can also be produced by other means if the unit is mounted in a moving vehicle such as a truck, mobile home, tate or the like.

The vibration of the vehicle also causes an agitating motion in the bowl,
Therefore, while traveling to a destination, the clothes are easily washed and all that is then required is to remove the clothes, rinse and dry them.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one form of the invention suitable for washing a small unit, such as a washing machine of the form of a doll's clothes. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing another type of washing machine. FIG. 3 is a plan view of FIG. 2. Figure 3 shows another form of washing machine having a device for draining water from the washing machine bowl. 1...Bowl (container) 2...Elastic strap 3...Support base 10...Support framework (support structure) 8...
Ring 4...Electromagnet 6...Movable core 9...Pump 11...Lid

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A material processing apparatus having an i yrr wheel or container, comprising a device for imparting a vertical vibrational motion to the bowl or container, and an elastic device for suspending the bowl or container, Material processing apparatus, characterized in that the motion is converted by the suspended resilient device into a combination of a partial rotational motion and a vertical oscillating motion. (c) the resilient device comprises a plurality of resilient straps mounted around a bowl or container and extending from the bowl to a support structure, the resilient straps extending axially and in the same direction around the bowl; The material processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it is inclined. J. The material processing apparatus of claim 2, wherein the resilient strap extends downwardly into a support pace. A material processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the resilient strap extends upwardly into a surrounding support structure. Left: according to claim 1, wherein the elastic strap is attached to a ring around the circumference of the bowl or container, said ring being positioned over the center of gravity of the bowl or container. material processing equipment. A device for imparting vertical oscillating motion comprises an electromagnet mounted on a pace supporting a bowl' or container;
A material processing apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the movable core of the electromagnet is attached to the bottom of the bowl. 7. The material processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the apparatus is a clothes washing machine. And the clothes washing machine is equipped with a pump, 7I? The inlet to the washing machine is connected to the bottom of the bowl or container so that the pump can drain water from the bottom of the bowl, and the clothes washer has a +f-row lid and the pump is connected to the bottom of the bowl. 8. The Ichi washing machine according to claim 7, wherein the washing machine is adapted to help dry clothes by reducing the air pressure of the washing machine. The garment according to claim 3, wherein the pump is a bellows type or diaphragm type pump operated by three electromagnets; /θ Material processing equipment includes cleaning equipment, sieving equipment, floating equipment, granulation equipment, quality improvement equipment, chemical processing equipment,
The material processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the apparatus is a cooking apparatus.