KR970004052B1 - A detergent melting device of a washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

In the upper side of the inner part of the washer body(1), the washing to be treated is fed, and the detergent receiving device(120) installed the inside of the washer body is opened to put in the detergent(C). Accordingly, by sliding the inner drum body(122) of the detergent receiving device, and opening, the elastic projections(122) of the inner body are guided along the guide groove(121b) to be exposed the outward of the bottom face(122c).

Description

Detergent Dissolving Device for Washing Machine

1 is an overall cross-sectional view showing the structure of a general washing machine.

Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a partially cut state showing an example of a detergent dissolving apparatus of the conventional washing machine.

3 is a partial cross-sectional view showing another example of a detergent dissolving apparatus of the conventional washing machine.

Figure 4 is a full perspective view of a partially cut state showing a washing machine to which the detergent dissolving device of the present invention is applied.

5 is an exploded perspective view showing a detergent dissolving apparatus of a washing machine according to the present invention.

6 is an enlarged perspective view showing the acceleration means of the present invention.

7 is a front view showing a coupling state of the present invention.

8 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along the line I-I in FIG.

9 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.

The present invention relates to a detergent dissolving apparatus of a washing machine in which a detergent is completely dissolved by pressure and oxygen supply of washing water supplied in a washing machine, and particularly, a powder detergent stored in a net is completely supplied by supply pressure and oxygen. The present invention relates to a detergent dissolving apparatus for a washing machine, which is capable of dissolving and supplying with washing water to further improve washing power and to significantly reduce detergent consumption.

As a general automatic washing machine, as shown in FIG. 1, the washing tank 2 is fixedly installed in the main body 1, the motor 3 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the washing tank 2, and the washing tank 2 is A dewatering tank 4 for dewatering laundry by a centrifugal force rotated by the driving of the motor 3 is rotatably installed, and the dewatering tank 4 is washed while being inverted in accordance with the driving of the motor 3. The pulsator 5 which washes by forming water flow in water is provided.

In addition, a water supply means 7 connected to the faucet 6 is provided on the upper side of the main body 1 to supply the washing water into the washing tank 2, and one side of the bottom surface of the washing tank 2 is washed. Drainage means 8 for discharging water are provided.

The fully automatic washing machine configured as described above is supplied with the laundry in the dehydration tank 4 and the washing condition is selected. The hot water or cold water is supplied into the dehydration tank 4 through the water supply means 7, and then the motor 3. In accordance with the operation of the pulsator (5) is inverted to form a stream of water while washing, and when the washing is completed, the washing water is discharged in accordance with the operation of the drain means (8) and again through the water supply means (7) When water is supplied, rinsing is performed several times, and then the dehydration tank 4 is rotated at a high speed to perform dehydration to complete washing.

However, in general, during washing, powdered detergent is added together with laundry to improve cleaning power. Conventionally, a user directly inputs a predetermined amount of detergent or installs a separate dispenser with laundry to input detergent. .

However, in the manner as described above, as the detergent in the powder form is not easily dissolved, the detergent performance is lowered and the consumption of the detergent is increased, and the detergent stain is partially generated in the laundry even after washing by the undissolved detergent. There have been various problems such as damaging.

In view of the above, conventionally, as shown in FIG. 2, water supply valves 7a and 7b for cold and hot water are formed on both sides of the water supply means 7, respectively, and the water supply pipe 7c formed at the front end thereof. The detergent container (9) storing the detergent (C) is mounted on the inner side of the front end, so that the washing water supplied through the detergent container (9) dissolves the detergent (C) and is supplied into the washing tank (2). This is not only because the detergent is not completely dissolved, such as a mass of undissolved detergent is introduced into the washing tank (2), the washing effect is lowered, but the detergent remains in the laundry even after washing, resulting in detergent stains or damage to the laundry. There is a problem that pollutes the environment as it is not completely dissolved and discharged.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a container 10 capable of accommodating a liquid amount sufficient to dissolve the amount of detergent corresponding to the prescribed water cooling in the washing tank 2 above the washing machine body 1, and this container. Detergent dissolving apparatus for a washing machine having a heater (11) for heating a liquid in (10) and a stirring vane (13) installed in the container (10) and rotated according to the operation of the motor (12) is disclosed. Digestion is disclosed in 56-106698.

However, in the conventional technology as described above, although the dissolution of the detergent can be expected to some extent by the electrically operated heater and the stirring blade, the washing time becomes longer due to the time required for heating the wash water stored in the container. There is a problem that the power consumption is increased, and due to the configuration of the motor and the heater for operating the stirring blade, it is structurally complicated, and when the detergent is dissolved in the wash water stored in a limited container, the detergent is completely filled. It is impossible to dissolve the detergent so that there are various problems such as polluting the environment, especially water quality.

The present invention has been invented to solve the problems of the prior art, an object of the present invention, by completely dissolving the detergent is added during washing and supplying with the wash water further improves the washing efficiency and at the same time environmental pollution It is to provide a detergent dissolving apparatus of a washing machine that can be significantly reduced.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a detergent dissolving apparatus for a washing machine that enables the complete dissolution of the detergent with a simple structure, thereby reducing the amount of detergent and washing water used.

The detergent dissolving apparatus of the washing machine according to the present invention made to achieve the above object is a washing machine equipped with a water supply means for supplying water to the detergent dissolving apparatus, by dissolving the detergent by the pressure of the washing water to be combined Characterized in that it consists of a detergent storage member for discharging into the dehydration tank, and a strainer member seated on the upper side of the detergent storage member to be in contact with the wash water being supplied.

Therefore, according to the detergent dissolving apparatus of the washing machine according to the present invention, the washing performance is improved by increasing the solubility of the detergent, as well as no detergent lumps or residual detergent is left, resulting in detergent stains, etc. Environmental pollution can be significantly reduced, and detergent consumption can be reduced.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 9.

4 is a perspective view of a partially cutaway state showing the whole washing machine to which the detergent dissolving apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the detergent dissolving apparatus of the washing machine according to the present invention. 7 is an enlarged perspective view showing the main part of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a front view of a coupling state showing the detergent dissolving apparatus of the washing machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line I-I in FIG. FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view taken along the line II-II in FIG. 7, with the same name and same reference numerals as those in the conventional configuration, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

4 to 9, the upper side of the washing machine body 1 is provided with a door 20 hingedly coupled to one side, the operation unit 21 for selecting the washing conditions, etc. are formed in the front. It is.

On the back side of the washing machine body 1, a water supply hose 22 for supplying washing water into the dehydration tank 4 is connected to the tap water 6, and a drain hose for discharging the washing water on one side thereof. 23 is connected to the inside of the washing machine body 1, that is, the upper side of the dehydration tank (4) to dissolve the detergent introduced into the dehydration tank (4) together with the wash water supplied from the water supply hose (22) Detergent dissolution apparatus 100 for supplying into the inside is installed.

That is, the detergent dissolving device 100 is a flow rate acceleration means 110 for accelerating the flow rate of the wash water supplied from the water supply hose 22, and the pressure and oxygen supply of the wash water flowing from the flow rate acceleration means 110 It consists of detergent receiving means 120 to dissolve the detergent (C).

At this time, the detergent accommodating means 120 is composed of an outer cylinder 121 fixed to the washing machine body (1), and an inner cylinder 122 that slides in the outer cylinder 121, the inner cylinder ( 122, the detergent (C) is placed on the four sides of the inside is completely decomposed and dissolved by the pressure and oxygen supply of the washing water supplied through the water supply hose 22, and then supplied into the combined-use dehydration tank (4) The filter net member 130 is included.

On the other hand, the flow rate acceleration means 110, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the connection pipe 111 is inserted into the front end of the water supply hose 22 for cold water and hot water, and the connection pipe 111 Accelerated pipe 112 is inserted into the lower side of the taper shape so that the inner diameter is gradually narrowed toward the lower side, and the lower side of the acceleration pipe 112 is inserted into the upper side and the air inlet to allow the inflow of external air to one side It consists of an acceleration cap 113 formed with a hole (113a).

And, between the water supply inlet 121a formed in the outer cylinder 121 and the lower surface of the acceleration cap 113, the flow rate acceleration means by the detergent (C) accommodated in the strainer member 130 during the initial water supply ( Water to prevent the washing water supplied through the 110 to be discharged back to the air inlet 113a of the acceleration cap 113 through the water inlet 121a of the outer cylinder 121 is not discharged to the inner cylinder 122. The backflow blocking member 114 is provided, and the water backflow blocking member 114 is formed at the center thereof in a net.

On the other hand, the outer cylinder 121 has a receiving portion 123 to accommodate the inner cylinder 122 is formed therein, so that the inner cylinder 122 slides smoothly on both sides of the receiving portion 123. A guide groove 121b for guiding is formed in the longitudinal direction, and a hole 121c is formed in the front of the guide groove 121b so that the locking protrusion 124a of the locking member 124 coupled from the outside is inserted and positioned. It is.

In addition, the outer cylinder 121 and the inner cylinder 122 is formed to be inclined downward from the front side than the rear side so that the washing water containing the dissolved detergent discharged to the rear side when flowing out from the rear side, the outer cylinder ( When the 121 and the inner cylinder 122 are coupled, an arc portion 121d is formed in the outer cylinder 121 such that both sides thereof abut against the bottom portion and the center sags downward.

Further, a plurality of support rods 121e for fastening to the washing machine body 1 of the outer cylinder 121 are formed integrally with the front and rear sides of the water supply inlet 121a formed on the upper surface of the outer cylinder 121. A plurality of support rods 121f for fastening the connection pipe 111 by opening the flow rate acceleration means 110 by the fastening screw 125 are integrally formed between the support rods 121e.

And, on both outer side surfaces of the outer cylinder 121, support bars 121g for fastening both side surfaces of the outer cylinder 121 to the washing machine body 1 are formed to extend to one side, respectively.

On the other hand, the inner cylinder 122, which slides in the accommodating portion 123 of the outer cylinder 121, receives the pressure of the wash water supplied while accommodating the strainer member 130 inside the upper ends of both sides 122a. A plurality of seating grooves (122b) is formed to seat so as not to flow even if received, the rear side at both ends to overflow in the inner cylinder 122 while discharging the dissolved detergent to the rear at regular intervals with the bottom surface (122c) The first overflow plate 122d having the grooves 122e is integrally installed, and the rear surface of the first overflow plate 122d maintains a constant distance from the first overflow plate 122d and at the same time. The first over to overflow the dissolved detergent discharged from the first overflow plate (122d) while maintaining a constant interval with the inner back surface of the outer cylinder 121 when combined with the outer cylinder 121 and the inner cylinder 122 The flow plate 122f is integrally installed.

Then, the third overflow plate 122h having grooves 122g formed at both ends thereof so as to overflow the bubbles in the inner cylinder 122 of the inner cylinder 122 is integrally erected at a predetermined distance from the front plate 122i. It is installed.

In addition, a hole formed in the front side of the guide groove 121b while being guided by being inserted into the guide groove 121b formed in the both inner side surfaces of the outer cylinder 121 at the rear side of both side surfaces 122a of the inner cylinder 122. An elastic protrusion 122j is formed integrally with the fitting and the locking projection 124a of the locking member 124 to prevent the inner cylinder 122 from being caught and separated from the inner cylinder 122. A handle portion 122k is integrally formed on the front plate 122j of the front plate 122j so that the inner cylinder 122 can be easily opened in the outer cylinder 121, and the first overflow plate 122d and The detergent discharge hole 122l is formed in the bottom surface 122c between one overflow plate 122f.

On the other hand, the strainer member 130 is formed in a funnel shape to accommodate the detergent (C) is injected, the dense net body so that the circumferential surface and the bottom surface is dissolved and passed by the water pressure supplied to the received detergent (C) ( 130a) is integrally formed, and the mounting table 130b is integrally formed at the upper side of the net body 130a so as to be seated in the plurality of mounting grooves 122b formed at the upper ends of both side surfaces 122a of the inner cylinder 122. Formed.

Next, the operation and effects of the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, first, the door 20 installed to be folded on the upper side of the washing machine body 1 is opened, and the laundry to be washed is put in the washing / dehydration tank 4. Detergent (C) is introduced by opening the detergent receiving means 120 installed inside the washing machine body (1).

That is, when the inner cylinder 122 of the detergent accommodating means 120 is slid from the outer cylinder 121 to open, the elastic protrusions 122j protruding from both side surfaces 122a of the inner cylinder 122 form the outer cylinder 121. Guided along the guide groove (121b) formed on both sides of the inner side is slid to the front side of the inner cylinder 122 is exposed to the outside of the bottom surface (122c) of the inner cylinder (122). At this time, the user puts a predetermined amount of detergent (C) into the interior of the strainer member 130 seated on the upper side of the inner cylinder 122, and then the inner cylinder 122 of the receiving portion of the outer cylinder 121 ( 123), the user turns on the water tap 6 of the water supply means 7 to supply the washing water into the washing machine.

Therefore, the washing water imparts impact force to the detergent C contained in the mesh body 130a while passing through the water feed hose 22 and the strainer member 130 installed in the detergent accommodating means 120 through the flow rate acceleration means 110. And finely diffused and dissolved to supply the inside of the inner cylinder 122.

At this time, as the inner diameter of the acceleration pipe 112 is formed in a tapered shape having a lower diameter smaller than the upper diameter when the wash water passes through the flow rate acceleration means 110, the air inlet hole ( The flow rate of the wash water is accelerated by supplying atmospheric air, such as oxygen, to 113a).

That is, since the atmospheric pressure is greater than the internal pressure of the flow rate acceleration means 110, the atmospheric air, in particular, into the air inlet hole 113a drilled in the acceleration cap 113 by the washing water passing through the flow rate acceleration means 110. Oxygen is supplied to further increase the dissolution of the detergent (C) contained in the strainer member 130 and at the same time rapidly diffuse radially toward the inside of the inner cylinder 122 for a short time by the pressure of the washing water acceleration. It will cause vortexing. As this process is continuously repeated during the water supply time, the detergent (C) contained in the strainer member 130 is decomposed and dissolved in an extremely fine state, and is mixed with the water to be supplied at the same time to form bubbles.

On the other hand, the bubbles formed at this time ascend to the upper portion of the inner cylinder 122 generally grooves 122g formed on the upper both sides of the third and first overflow plate 122h (122d) formed on the front and rear sides of the inner cylinder 122 It overflows at a high speed through 122e.

At this time, the bubble overflowing toward the groove 122g of the third overflow plate 122h is discharged to both sides formed by the combination of the outer cylinder 121 and the inner cylinder 122, while the outer cylinder 121 and the inner cylinder The bottom gap passage formed by engagement with the 122, for example, is introduced into the washing tank 2 or the dewatering tank 4 along the arc portion 121d of the outer cylinder 121, and the first overflow plate 122d. The foam overflowing toward the groove 122e of the bottom portion flows downward through the rear gap passage formed by the coupling between the outer cylinder 121 and the inner cylinder 122 through the second overflow plate 122f. The bottom clearance passage formed obliquely by the combination of the 121 and the inner cylinder 122, for example, the arc shaped portion 121d is discharged to the front side of the detergent dissolving apparatus 100 and introduced into the washing tank 2 or the dehydrating tank 4. It is done.

And, some of the detergent (C) dissolved in the wash water is continuously discharged to the detergent discharge hole (122l) which is drilled on the rear surface 122c of the inner cylinder 122 by the dropping speed of the wash water being watered It is injected into the washing tank 2 or the dehydration tank 4 along the bottom gap passage formed inclined by the coupling of the outer cylinder 121 and the inner cylinder 122, for example, the arc portion 121d of the outer cylinder 121. Most of the detergents pass through the gap passage between the bottom surface 122c of the first overflow plate 122d and the second overflow plate 122d and the second overflow plate 122d formed in the inner cylinder 122. Ascending through the gap passage with the overflow plate 122f and overflowing the upper side of the second overflow plate 122f, downward through the rear gap passage formed by the coupling of the outer cylinder 121 and the inner cylinder 122. Will flow down.

Further, the wash water is continuously washed along the bottom gap passage formed inclined by the combination of the outer cylinder 121 and the inner cylinder 122, that is, the arc tub 121 or the dewatering tank along the arc portion 121d of the outer cylinder 121. It is watered inside of (4).

In addition, the dissolved detergent supplied into the washing tank (2) or dehydration tank (4) is to perform the washing by forming a water stream by the left and right reverse of the laundry and the washing water and the pulsator (5) first put.

As described above, according to the detergent dissolving apparatus of the washing machine according to the present invention, while completely dissolving the detergent under pressure, the foam generated at this time is quickly introduced into the washing and dehydrating tank and at the same time in the outer cylinder of the detergent dissolving apparatus. The inner cylinder slides to open and close, making it convenient to use, and by completely dissolving and supplying detergents, it is possible to significantly reduce the pollution of the environment such as water quality, and to prevent the occurrence of stains on laundry. Has an effect.

Claims (6)

A washing machine having a water supply means for supplying wash water into a washing tank, and a drainage means for discharging the washing water on one side of the bottom surface of the washing tank, comprising: a connection tube inserted at the tip of the water supply hose for cold water and hot water; An acceleration pipe is inserted into the lower side of the connection pipe and is formed in a tapered shape so that the inner diameter is gradually narrowed, and is inserted into one lower side of the acceleration pipe, and has an acceleration cap formed with an air inlet hole to allow the inflow of external air on one side thereof. Flow rate acceleration means; It is installed between the water supply inlet formed on one side of the outer cylinder and the lower surface of the acceleration cap, and prevents the wash water from being discharged to the inner cylinder and prevents the backflow to the air inlet of the acceleration cap through the water inlet of the outer cylinder. Absence; A detergent dissolving apparatus for a washing machine, comprising: an outer cylinder fixedly installed at one side of the washing machine body, an inner cylinder sliding in the outer cylinder, and a strainer member seated at an upper side of the inner cylinder; . The outer cylinder of the detergent dissolving means has an accommodating portion for accommodating the inner cylinder, and guide grooves are formed in the longitudinal direction so as to slidably guide the inner cylinder on both sides of the accommodating portion. Detergent dissolving apparatus, characterized in that the washing machine. According to claim 1, wherein the outer cylinder of the detergent dissolving means, a plurality of support rods 121e for fastening the upper side of the outer cylinder to the washing machine main body on the front and rear sides centering on the water supply inlet formed on the upper surface thereof. Protrudingly formed, a plurality of support rods 121f for fastening the connection pipe by placing the flow rate acceleration means by the fastening screw between the support rods are integrally formed, both sides of the outer cylinder body on both sides of the washing machine body Detergent dissolving apparatus of the washing machine, characterized in that the support for fastening (121g) is installed. The inner cylinder of claim 1, wherein the inner cylinder of the detergent dissolving means comprises: a first overflow plate having recesses at both ends thereof so as to overflow bubbles in the inner cylinder while discharging the detergent dissolved at one rear side thereof; And a second overflow plate which is formed at a predetermined interval from the flow plate and overflows the dissolved detergent discharged from the first overflow plate. According to claim 1, wherein the inner cylinder of the detergent dissolving means, the front side is provided with a front plate, the handle portion is integrally formed on one side of the front plate to easily open the inner cylinder from the outer cylinder. Detergent dissolving device in washing machine. According to claim 1, wherein the inner cylinder of the detergent dissolving means, a plurality of seating grooves for seating the inner cylinder to be formed at regular intervals so as not to be induced even under pressure of the washing water on the upper end surface of both sides of the Detergent dissolving device in washing machine.