TR202012074A2 - A WASHING MACHINE WITH FILTERING ELEMENT - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes a washing tub (2) in which the non-washing process is carried out, a circulation line (3) in which the water taken from the washing tub (2) is carried, and at least one water inlet (6) where the water coming from the circulation line (3) is taken from the water inlet (6). ) relates to a washing machine (1) comprising a filter element (4) having at least one filter (7) that allows the ingested water to be filtered by passing over it, and at least one water outlet (8) from which the water passed through the filter (7) is sent out.

Description

DESCRIPTION A WASHING MACHINE WITH A FILTRATION ELEMENT This invention is a device with a filtering element that allows the washing water to be filtered. It is related to the washing machine. In washing machines, the laundry is placed in a washing tub fed with detergent water. It is placed in a drum and washed in the rotating drum. Washing from laundry that is exposed to both mechanical and chemical effects during the process. The separated liIs are placed in the washing machine together with the water drained at the end of the washing process. It is discharged to the waste water line to which it is connected. In each non-demolition operation, approximately An average of 1 milligram of fiber mixes with the discharged water into the wastewater line. in nature More than half of the total microplastic accumulation is caused by washing machine waste. It was determined that the cause was water. Especially synthetic fibers and particles in nature Considering the destruction caused by washing machines, wastewater from washing machines has a significant It appears to cause environmental pollution. For this reason, the washing water The use of filtering elements containing filters that enable filtering is increasing day by day. It is becoming widespread. In state-of-the-art applications, microplastics in the washing water Particles are accumulated in the filtering element and the filtering element has expired. The element is replaced with a new one. However, in this case, both the filtering element It creates a large amount of waste and also the waste created by the renewed filtering element. The cost causes users not to prefer the use of filtering elements.

In the European patent application numbered EP2123821, which is in the state of the art, a filtration process in which water from the washing tub is filtered before being sent out. A household appliance having the element is described.

The purpose of this invention is to have a filtering element that is useful and provides cost advantage. It is the realization of a washing machine with

The first claim made to achieve the purpose of this invention and the following The water taken from the washing machine washing tub as defined in the claims is carried of a water inlet connected to a circulation line and the water taken from the water inlet It has an inner body on which a filter that enables filtration is located, the inner body filtered water, at least partially surrounding the inner body, into which it is inserted. a body having an outer body above which a water outlet is sent out. It contains a filtering element. The outer body protects the inner body inserted into it. It does. When the filter is full, the inner body is removed from the outer body and the new inner body is removed from the outer body. It is attached to the body. In this way, the inner body is low-cost and recyclable. While it is produced in a convenient way, it allows the outer body to be used for a long time.

Thus, while the use of the filtering element is facilitated and the cost is reduced, Less waste generation is ensured.

In an embodiment of the invention, on the outer body, while the inner body is inside the outer body, the inner There is at least one support supporting the inner body by resting on the body. support, internal position by preventing the body from moving within the outer body due to the effect of the flow. provides protection.

In another embodiment of the invention, there is at least one support near the water outlet. is taking. In this way, it prevents the inner body from leaning against the water outlet and blocking the water outlet. is being passed.

In another embodiment of the invention, on the ceiling of the outer body, there is a panel supporting the inner body from above. There is at least one support. Thanks to this application, the light inner body is protected from water It is prevented from rising under the effect of buoyancy force.

In another embodiment of the invention, a plug-in connection is made on the outer body and inner body. There is at least one pair of snap-fit tabs and a locking lever. inner body outer While being installed inside the body, the tab engages the locking lever and thus the inner body It is attached to the body. Thanks to the clawed structure, the inner body can be easily removed by the user. It can be easily installed and removed.

In another embodiment of the invention, the tab is used to attach the inner body to the outer body. It contains an inclined friction surface that rubs against the locking lever when pushed. Drink While the body is attached to the outer body, the inclined friction surface locks the locking lever. It stretches by pushing. Thus, the inner body can be easily attached to the outer body. is provided.

In another embodiment of the invention, the locking lever is located on the outer body. There is at least one slit on the wall of the outer body where the locking lever is located.

The slot is locked by stretching the wall of the outer body where the locking lever is located. allows the lever to be pushed and the claw to be easily released from the locking lever. gives. Thus, the inner body can be easily separated from the outer body. This In a preferred version of the application, the slit will allow for more stretching It extends both in front of and behind the locking lever.

With this invention, it is structured in two parts: inner body and outer body. By providing cost advantage and ease of use thanks to the filtering element User satisfaction has increased.

The washing machine built to achieve the purpose of this invention is shown in the attached figures. are shown and from these figures; Figure 1 - is the schematic view of the washing machine belonging to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 - is the view of the filtering element belonging to another application of the invention.

Figure 3 - is the view of the inner body and outer body of another embodiment of the invention.

Figure 4 - is the view of the outer body of another application of the invention.

Figure 5 - The claw and locking lever of another embodiment of the invention are connected to each other. This is the view before passing.

The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the corresponding numbers are below. has been given. Washing machine 2. Washing drum 3. Circulation line 4. Filtering element . inner body 6. Water inlet 7. Filter 8. Water outlet 9. Outer body . Rest 11. Nail 12. Locking lever 13. Friction surface 14. Cleft . drain line The washing machine (1) is a washing tub in which the non-washing process is carried out. (2), a circulation line (3) through which the water taken from the washing tub (2) is carried, and At least one water inlet (6) from which the water coming from the circulation line (3) is taken, from the water inlet (6) It has at least one filter (7) that allows the taken water to be filtered by passing it over it, and having at least one water outlet (8) from which the water passed through the filter (7) is sent out. It contains a filtering element (4). Filtering element (4) is connected to the circulation line (3). It filters the water taken from the connected water inlet (6) and retains the molecules in the water.

The filtered water is discharged out of the washing machine (1) through the water outlet (8). or to a discharge line (15) to be sent back to the washing tub (2). is connected. The filter (7) is preferably used to filter micron-sized particles. Suitably a microfilter.

The washing machine (1), which is the subject of the invention, is located above the water inlet (6), and the filter (7) is located on it. It has an inner body (5) that carries water and a water outlet (8) inside the inner body (5) on which it is located. Filtering element (4) with a removable outer body (9) Contains. The inner body is configured in the form of a frame carrying the filter (7). This The inner body (5) on which the inlet (6) is located is suitable for disposable use. It has a simple structure and is made of low-cost materials. Outer body (9), inner Suitable for placement inside the body (5), the inner body (5) is at least partially It is in the form of a surrounding box. The water outlet (8) is preferably located on the outer body (9). It is structured as perforations. Outer body (9) compared to inner body (5) It is made of high-strength material and provides long-lasting use. It is convenient. The used water coming from the circulation line (3) passes through the water inlet (6). flows into the body (5), passes over the filter (7) and leaves the inner body (5) It fills between the body (5) and the outer body (9) and comes out of the water outlet on the outer body (9). (8) comes out and leaves the filtering element (4). Water outlet (8) allows the water to drain with a discharge line (15) that allows it to be discharged by being sent to the outside of the machine (l). It has liquid communication. When the filter (7) is full, the filter element (4) is removed and the inside is filled. The body (5) is separated from the outer body (9), the new inner body (5) is inserted into the outer body (9). It is attached to the outer body (9) and the filter element (4) is placed back into the washing machine (l). is placed.

In one embodiment of the invention, the inner body is in the form of a protrusion on the outer body (9). When (5) is inside the outer body (9), there is at least one support (10) resting on the inner body (5). is taking. The support (10) is placed on the walls of the outer body (9) facing the inner body (5). It is in the form of a structured protrusion. The inner body (5) is inserted into the outer body (9). When inserted, the stop (10) supports the inner body (5) by resting on it.

In an embodiment of the invention, there is a wall on the wall of the outer body (9) where the water outlet (8) is located. There is at least one support (10). The stop (10) is placed on the water outlet (8) of the inner body (5). rests on the facing surface. The support (10) ensures the easy flow of filtered water. Keep the water outlet (8) and the inner body (5) at a distance from each other to ensure It provides.

In another embodiment of the invention, it is used to support the inner body (5) from its upper side. There is at least one support (10) on the upper wall of the outer body (9). Fulcrum (10), inner It is located on the upper side of the outer body (9) to support the body (5) downwards. is taking. Thus, the inner body (5) is displaced by the lifting effect of the water. is prevented.

In another embodiment of the invention, one is on the outer body (9) and the other on the inner body (5). While the body (5) is being placed into the outer body (9), they engage each other and form the outer part of the inner body (5). at least one tab (l 1) that allows it to be attached to the body (9) and at least one locking lever (12). is located. While the inner body (5) is placed into the outer body (9), the The claw (ll) engages the locking lever (12) on the outer body (9). Thus, inside The body (5) is attached to the outer body (9) easily and securely.

In another embodiment of the invention, the tab (11) is inside the outer body (9). an inclined friction surface (13) that rests on the locking lever (12) while it is being moved. has. Friction during the attachment of the inner body (5) of the timing ring (11) to the outer body (9). The side that rests on the surface (13) is inclined. The inclined structure of the friction surface (13) It enables the locking arm (ll) to be stretched while the body (5) is attached to the outer body (9). and facilitates the attachment of the inner body (5) to the outer body (9).

In another embodiment of the invention, at least one slit (14) is provided next to the locking lever (12). is located. The slit (14) is located on the locking lever (12) of the outer body (9). outside of the locking arm (12) to allow it to be stretched by pressing the part. It is located in the part where it is connected to the body (9). The slit (14) is located on the outer side of the inner body (5). While removing it from the body (9), the locking lever (12) is stretched and removed from the tab (l 1). It allows it to be easily released and separated.

In another embodiment of the invention, the outer body (9) depends on the material from which the inner body (5) is produced. It is made of a material with higher strength than In this way, the outer body (9) lifespan has been included and cost advantage has been achieved.

Thanks to this invention, when the filter (7) is full, it can be removed by simply changing the inner body (5). A filtering element (4) that has an extended lifespan and provides a cost advantage is obtained. has been done.

Claims (8)

A washing tank (2) in which the non-washing process is carried out, a circulation line (3) to which the water taken from the washing tank (2) is carried, and at least one water inlet (6) from which the water coming from the circulation line (3) is taken, the water taken from the water inlet (6) The filter (7) is located above the water inlet (6), containing a filtering element (4) that has at least one filter (7) that allows the water to be filtered by passing through the filter (7) and at least one water outlet (8) from which the water passed through the filter (7) is sent out. A washing machine (1) characterized by a filtering element (4) with an inner body (5) carrying the water and an outer body (9) on which the water outlet (8) is located and removably placed inside the inner body (5). Washing machine (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by at least one support (10) in the form of a protrusion located on the outer body (9) and resting on the inner body (5) while the inner body (5) is inside the outer body (9). . Washing machine as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by at least one support (10) located on the wall of the outer body (9) where the water outlet (8) is located. A washing machine (1) as in any of the above claims, characterized by at least one support (10) located on the upper wall of the outer body (9) to support the inner body (5) from its upper side. At least one nail (1 1), one of which is located on the outer body (9) and the other on the inner body (5), which engage each other while the inner body (5) is placed into the outer body (9), allowing the inner body (5) to be attached to the outer body (9). ) and a washing machine (1) as in any of the above claims, characterized by at least one locking lever (12). 6. Washing machine (1) as in Claim 5, characterized by a claw (11) with an inclined friction surface (13) that rests on the locking lever (12) while the inner body (5) is moved inside the outer body (9). 7. Washing machine (1) as in Claim 5 or 6, characterized by at least one slit (14) located next to the locking lever (12). 8. A washing machine (1) as in any of the above claims, characterized by an outer body (9) made of a material with higher strength than the material from which the inner body (5) is produced.