KR0176826B1 - Full automatic washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fully automatic washing machine, each having a driving motor in one washing machine case and a large washing system having different capacities so as to independently perform washing, rinsing and dehydration functions of laundry according to the type and quantity of laundry. And a small washing system, and a heater unit for boiling the washing water to perform the washing function of the laundry in the small washing system and / or to blow air by heating the laundry to perform the drying function of the finished laundry And a hot air blower. The automatic washing machine of the present invention, as well as saving energy such as electricity, and saving resources such as washing water, and when washing the laundry, the washing time is significantly reduced, especially when the amount of laundry is small, By washing with a small laundry system, the effect of saving energy and resources is doubled. Also, if there is laundry to be washed separately from other laundry, the laundry has to be separated and washed twice. By operating the type of washing system to wash the effect of the separate washing, as well as to reduce the washing time by half.

Description

Fully automatic washing machine

1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the main components of a general automatic washing machine.

2 is a cross-sectional view of a fully automatic washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view of a fully automatic washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

S1: Large Washing System S2: Small Washing System

B: Hot air blower H: Heater

21: washing machine case 32,52: outer tank

33,53: Washing and dehydrating tank 34,54: Filler

35,55: Clutch 35,56,56 ': Drive motor

41,61: Drain hose 42,62: Drain valve

43,63: Clutch Lever

The present invention relates to a fully automatic washing machine, and in particular, a large washing system having a different capacity corresponding to the type and amount of laundry in one case, and a separate small washing system are installed to prevent waste of electricity and washing water. In addition, the present invention relates to a fully automatic washing machine which shortens the washing time by half and enables separate washing of different laundry to improve washing efficiency.

A general automatic washing machine is configured to wash laundry by performing washing, rinsing, and dehydration processes automatically. A typical configuration thereof will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a nine snubber bar 15 is provided inside the washing machine case 1, and an outer tub 2 is supported on the snubber bar 15, and an outer tub 2 Vibration due to the shaking of) is not directly transmitted to the washing machine case (1).

Inside the outer tub (2) is a rotatable washing dehydration tank (3) is rotatably installed, and the inner bottom of the washing-and-dry dehydration tank (3) is provided with a spinner (4) is rotatably installed, (4) is connected to the clutch (5) provided in the center of the lower surface of the outer tub (2).

The lower side of the outer tank (2) is fixed to the drive motor (6) for driving the washing and drying dehydration tank (3) and the filler 4, coupled to the rotary shaft (7) of the drive motor (6) The driven pulley 8 and the driven pulley 9 coaxially coupled to the clutch 5 are connected by a belt 10 so as to transmit the power of the drive motor 6 to the clutch 5.

In addition, in conjunction with the operation of the drain valve 11 in order to drain the washing water discharged from the combined use of the dehydration tank (3), the clutch lever 12 to the washing and dehydration operation of the clutch (5) is performed It is installed.

That is, the clutch lever 12 is linked to the operation of the drain valve 11 to switch to the washing mode or the dehydration mode of the clutch 5 to perform the role of washing and dehydration operation of the washing machine. .

In the figure, reference numeral 13 is a washing shaft, 14 is a dehydration side.

In the general washing machine as described above, when the driving motor 6 is driven, the power of the driving motor 6 is transmitted to the driving pulley 8 coupled to the rotation shaft 7, and the power is connected to the belt 10. After passing through the driven pulley (9), it is transmitted to the clutch (5).

In this way, the power transmitted to the clutch 5 selectively drives the washing shaft 13 and the dewatering shaft 14 by the normal power separation action of the clutch 5.

That is, in the washing mode, the power of the driving motor 6 is decelerated by the clutch 5, and then, the washing machine 13 is transferred to the washing shaft 13, and the washing machine 4 coupled to the washing shaft 13 rotates to wash the laundry. In the dehydration mode, the power of the driving motor 6 is transmitted to the washing shaft 13 and the dehydrating shaft 14 as it is, so that the filler 4 and the washing / dehydrating tank 3 simultaneously rotate at high speed. The laundry will be dehydrated.

The general automatic washing machine as described above has only a function of simply washing laundry, and there is a limit in improving the washing efficiency, and the laundry is dried by a separate drying means because the laundry drying function is not provided. There was a lot of room for improvement.

Therefore, an improved type of washing machine is known which has a washing function and a drying function of laundry to further improve washing efficiency and enable drying of laundry. The washing machine of this type is not shown in the drawing, but the basic configuration is the same as that of the fully automatic washing machine shown in FIG. 1, and a part such as a heating means is additionally installed to perform a new function.

However, as described above, the washing machine having the washing function and the drying function of the laundry is provided with one large washing dehydration tank 3 inside the case 1, so that Not only does it take a long time to boil the laundry stored inside, but also has a disadvantage in that it consumes a lot of energy in terms of energy consumption.

In particular, the laundry is usually a small amount compared to the general laundry, but the size of the combined-use dehydration tank (3) is relatively large, so even if a small amount of laundry, the same amount of washing water, washing time In other words, energy consumption was a serious problem by requiring power consumption.

Further, even after drying the laundry, much time and power were consumed in order to dry the laundry in the washing / dehydration tank 3 which is larger than necessary.

In addition, as described above, when the laundry is boiled or dried in the washing / dehydration tank (3) which is larger than necessary, a heating means such as a heater having a large capacity suitable for a large amount of power consumption must be used, thereby acting as an increase factor of manufacturing cost. In addition, the use of other electric devices should be restricted by lowering the amount of power consumed at home, and there are various problems such as washing laundry such as underwear and socks together with general laundry or washing separately.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a KEPCO automatic washing machine so as to contribute to saving energy, such as electricity and washing water when washing laundry.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a fully automatic washing machine that can reduce the washing time by using two washing and dehydration tank.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a fully automatic washing machine which enables separate washing of different laundry to improve washing efficiency.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, it is accommodated in one washing machine case each has a driving motor and can independently perform the washing and rinsing and dehydration function of the laundry according to the type and amount of laundry and the capacity is different A large washing system and a small washing system are provided, and the washing machine is equipped with a heater unit for boiling the washing water and / or a drying function of the finished laundry so that the small washing system can perform the washing function. It is provided with a fully automatic washing machine comprising a hot air blower for heating and blowing air.

The large laundry system and the small laundry system are configured to be operated separately from each other.

The large laundry system and the small laundry system may be configured to drive only one washing system or to drive two washing systems simultaneously.

The large laundry system and the small laundry system are each provided with separate driving motors.

The drive motor of the small laundry system is a variable speed motor capable of adjusting the speed.

The small laundry system is provided with a clutch for classifying transmission of power, and configured to transmit power of the driving motor through the clutch.

Hereinafter, the fully automatic washing machine according to the present invention will be described according to the embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.

2 is a cross-sectional view of a fully automatic washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the fully automatic washing machine according to the present invention is separate from the existing large washing system S1 in the washing machine case 21. It is configured by installing a small washing system (S2).

The large washing system S1 and the small washing system S2 differ only in size and have the same configuration as a whole.

In more detail, several snubber bars 31 and 51 having different lengths are provided on both sides of the inside of the washing machine case 21, and the snub bars 31 and 51 have different outer tubs. 32 and 52 are supported, and the vibration by the shaking of the outer tanks 32 and 52 is not transmitted directly to the washing machine case 21.

Washing and dehydration tanks 33 and 53 of different sizes are rotatably installed in the outer tubs 32 and 52, and inner sizes of the washing and dehydrating tanks 33 and 53 are different from each other. The pillars 43 and 54 are rotatably installed.

The large filler 34 is connected to a clutch 35 installed at the center of the lower surface of the large outer tub 32, and the small filler 54 is directly connected to a variable speed motor 56 capable of speed adjustment.

On the lower side of the large outer tub 32, a driving motor 36 for fixing the washing-and-drying dehydration tank 33 and the peeler 34 is fixed and coupled to the rotary shaft 37 of the driving motor 36. Driven pulley 38 and driven pulley 39 coaxially coupled to the clutch 35 are connected to the belt 40 to transfer power of the drive motor 36 to the clutch 35. have.

In addition, a predetermined portion of the large outer tub 32 is connected to the drain hose 41 for discharging the wash water to the outside, the drain hose 41 is selectively selected as a flow path of the drain hose 41 at an appropriate time. The drain valve 42 is opened and closed, the drain valve 42 is installed in the lower portion of the outer tank 32 to the clutch lever 43 in conjunction with the washing, rinsing, and dehydration operation of the clutch 35. To be controlled.

On the other hand, the small outer tank 32 is connected to the drain hose 61 for discharging the wash water to the outside of the predetermined portion, the drain hose 61, the flow path of the drain hose 61 is selectively selected at an appropriate time. The drain valve 62 is opened and closed, and an end of the drain hose 61 is connected to the large drain hose 41.

At this time, the small drain hose 61 is preferably connected to the drain hose 41 corresponding to the lower side of the large drain valve 42.

In the drawings, reference numerals 44 and 45 denote washing shafts and dewatering shafts of the large washing system S1, and 64 and 65 showing washing shafts and dewatering shafts of the small washing system S2.

Fully automatic washing machine according to the present invention as described above, the large washing system (S1) and the small washing system (S2) to be able to operate separately from each other, the large washing system (S1) and small washing system (S2) of the It is designed to drive only one washing system S1 (or S2) or to drive two washing systems S1 and S2 simultaneously.

In addition, the automatic washing machine according to the present invention as described above, in addition to the washing, rinsing, and dehydration functions in the small laundry system S2, in order to be able to wash the laundry more efficiently, the washing function of the laundry may be further performed. It includes a heater (H) for heating the wash water and the hot air blower (B) for heating and blowing the air to the laundry to perform the drying function of the laundry is finished.

The heater (H) is installed in a state of being stored between the outer tank 52 and the dehydration tank (53) constituting the small washing system (S2), the hot air blowing device (B) is the outer tank (52). Attached to the upper part of the inner wall. However, the installation position and the state of the heater (H) and the hot air blowing device (B) is not limited to one embodiment of the present invention, it may be installed in other parts.

The automatic washing machine according to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above is equipped with a large washing system (S1) and a small washing system (S2) in the washing machine case 21, so that a larger amount of laundry can be washed. In the case of washing using a large washing system (S1) through the same process as in the conventional case, when washing a small amount of laundry small washing system (S1) in the state of stopping the driving of the large washing system ( You can wash using S1).

In this case, in driving the large washing system S1, washing, rinsing, and dehydration modes are performed in the same manner as the general automatic washing machine shown in FIG. 1, and in driving the small washing system S2. In addition, the variable speed drive motor 56 transmits the appropriate power required for washing, rinsing, and dehydration modes to the washing shaft 64 and the dehydrating shaft 65 to drive the filler 54 and the washing / dehydrating tank 53. Let's go.

In addition, for example, when washing a laundry that is not quantitatively much but should be boiled, such as underwear, washing the laundry by driving the heater (H) while performing a conventional washing process using a small washing system (S2) After the washing process of the laundry is completed, the heat of the heater H may be supplied to the inside of the combined washing / dehydration tank 53 by driving the hot air blower B to dry the laundry.

The automatic washing machine according to the present invention as described above, can be washed by washing a general laundry using a large washing system (S1), while washing the laundry using a small washing system (S2).

On the other hand, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a fully automatic washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, the configuration of the power driving unit of the small washing system (S2) is different from the fully automatic washing machine of FIG.

That is, the power drive unit of the small washing system (S2) is configured in the same way as the power driving unit of the large washing system (S1), the small writers 54 and the clutch 55 is provided in the center of the lower surface of the outer tank (52) Is connected to, the drive motor 56 'for driving the small washing and dehydration tank 53 and the pillator 54 is fixed to one side of the lower outer tank 52, the drive motor 56' A driving pulley 58 coupled to the rotational shaft 57 of the driven pulley 59 and a driven pulley 59 coaxially coupled to the clutch 55 are connected to the belt 60.

The drive motor 56 'is not a variable speed motor but uses the same type as the drive motor 35 of the large washing system S1.

In addition, the small washing system (S1) is the drain valve 62 is installed in the lower portion of the outer tank 52 to be controlled by the clutch lever 63 in conjunction with the washing, rinsing, and dehydration operation of the clutch 55. have.

In the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in FIG. 2.

Fully automatic washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention as described above, to drive the large washing system (S1) and small washing system (S2) by the same method as the general automatic washing machine shown in FIG. Since the description has been described above, it will be omitted.

As described above, the automatic washing machine according to the present invention is a washing machine equipped with washing, rinsing, dehydration, boiling, and drying functions, which is difficult to implement in a washing machine having a conventional boiling function and a drying function. Of course, it is also possible to save resources, such as washing water, when washing the laundry, there is an advantage to significantly reduce the washing time.

In particular, when the amount of laundry is small, energy and resource saving can double the effect by washing using a small laundry system.

In addition, when there is laundry to be washed separately from other laundry, to eliminate the hassle of washing the laundry by separating the laundry twice, at the same time by operating the two types of laundry system to wash the effect of the separate laundry, washing time Can be reduced by half.

That is, a small amount of laundry such as underwear is washed in a small laundry system, it is possible to separate washing with other laundry.

In addition, there are various effects, such as being able to separate and wash laundry that is relatively unclean, such as socks.

Claims (6)

It is equipped with one washing machine case, each having a driving motor, and equipped with a large washing system and a small washing system having different capacities for washing, rinsing, and dehydrating laundry according to the type and quantity of laundry. Fully automatic washing machine comprising a heater unit for boiling the washing water so that the small washing system can perform the washing function of the laundry. The fully automatic washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the large washing machine and the small washing machine are controlled to drive only one washing machine or to drive two washing machines at the same time. The fully automatic washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the driving motor of the small washing machine is a variable speed motor capable of adjusting speed. The automatic washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the small laundry system is provided with a clutch for classifying transmission of power, and configured to transmit power of the driving motor through the clutch. The automatic washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the small laundry system further comprises a hot air blower for heating and blowing air to the laundry so as to perform the drying function of the laundry after the washing. It is equipped with one washing machine case, each having a driving motor, and equipped with a large washing system and a small washing system having different capacities for washing, rinsing, and dehydrating laundry according to the type and quantity of laundry. And a hot air blower for heating and blowing air to the laundry so that the small laundry system can perform the drying function of the laundry after the laundry is finished.