TWI398562B - Dehydration and washing machine - Google Patents

Description

Dehydration washing machine

The present invention relates to a dehydration-use washing machine in which a water supply structure for a dewatering tank is improved.

A conventional dehydration washing machine includes a water supply valve, a water supply casing, and a water supply device including a water supply pipe, and the like, and a water supply pipe from the water supply pipe of the water supply device toward the dewatering tank. The inside falls directly below the water supply.

Therefore, for the washing material placed inside the dewatering tank, water can be directly applied only to the washing material located directly below the water supply pipe of the above-mentioned water supply device, the water only permeates a part of the washing material, and the water gradually penetrates to the periphery thereof. The cleaning product has a problem that the soaking process of the cleaning material is slow.

In contrast, there is a technique in which a water passage is added to the entire circumference of the inner peripheral portion of the annular water tank casing provided at the upper edge portion of the water tank, and a water injection hole provided at a plurality of portions of the bottom portion of the water passage or water is taken from the water passage. The inner peripheral portion overflows and supplies water to the inside of the dewatering tank (for example, refer to Patent Documents 1 and 2).

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[Patent Document 1]

Japanese Patent Publication No. 9-285686

[Patent Document 2]

Japanese Patent Publication No. 9-308797

By providing a water passage that is added from the entire circumference of the inner peripheral portion of the water tank casing to supply water to the inside of the dewatering tank, water can be directly applied to the washing material placed inside the dewatering tank over a wide range, so that water can be made Direct penetration into this wide range of cleaning products can speed up the soaking process of the cleaning product.

However, the disadvantage is that the water passage which is added to the entire circumference of the inner peripheral portion of the water tank casing narrows the opening of the opening as the washing material inside the water tank casing, and the washing material is hard to enter and exit.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a dehydration-use washing machine in which the opening inside the water tank casing is not narrowed, and water supply can be accelerated to accelerate the soaking process of the washing material.

In order to achieve the above object, in the dehydration-use washing machine of the present invention, the upper edge portion of the water tank that accommodates the dewatering tank includes a water tank that is provided to cover the dewatering tank and that has a protruding portion formed in a part of the covering portion. The outer casing of the water tank casing is provided with a water receiving portion that receives water supplied from the water supply pipe, and extends from the water receiving portion in a plurality of different directions to allow the water receiving portion to receive water Flow paths that flow separately, and water outlets that flow out of the flow path toward the inside of the dewatering tank at each end portion of the flow path.

According to the present invention, in a portion covering the dewatering tank of the water tank casing, water flows in a flow path extending from the water receiving portion in a plurality of different directions, and water is discharged from the water outlet portion existing at each front end portion of the flow path. It can supply water to the inside of the dewatering tank, whereby water can be directly applied to the washings placed inside the dewatering tank in a wide range, so that water can be directly infiltrated into the wide range of washing materials, and the washings can be accelerated. Soaking process.

When the immersion process of the washing material is accelerated, the entire washing material is sufficiently immersed in a short period of time. Therefore, in the step of dehydrating and washing, the portion directly contacting the water and the washing material at the other portion are dehydrated and washed. There is no difference in the cleaning performance, the dehydration washing step can be shortened, and the uneven washing can be prevented.

The water-receiving portion, the flow path, and the water outlet portion are provided in a portion that covers the dewatering tank of the water tank casing, and the portion of the water tank connection port is formed so that the water supply pipe connection port or the like is formed. The water path added to the entire circumference of the inner peripheral portion of the water tank casing does not narrow the opening inside the water tank casing. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the problem that the washing material is not easily entered.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 8 .

First, in the second drawing, the entire structure of the dehydration washing machine is shown, and the elastic support mechanism 5 mainly composed of a plurality of (only one) suspension rods 3 and a plurality of (also only one) springs 4 are mainly used. The water tank 2 is elastically supported and disposed inside the outer casing 1.

The water tank 2 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape, and a driving device 6 mainly composed of a motor (not shown) is attached to the outside of the bottom of the water tank 2, and a drain valve for draining water from the water tank 2 is disposed. 7 and drain hose 8.

A dewatering tank 9 is housed inside the water tank 2, and the dewatering tank 9 is attached to a dewatering shaft 10 that protrudes from the driving device 6 inside the water tank 2. The dewatering tank 9 is also formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape, and a stirring body 11 is disposed in the lower portion thereof, and the agitating body 11 is attached to the washing shaft 12 that protrudes from the dewatering shaft 10 of the driving device 6 to the inside of the dewatering tank 9. .

The driving device 6 rotates the agitating body 11 via the washing shaft 12 during washing, and rotates the dewatering tank 9 via the dewatering shaft 10 when dehydrating, and also rotates the agitating body 11 via the washing shaft 12 during drying. An exhaust duct 13 for drying is provided at a rear portion of the water tank 2 (on the right side of Fig. 2).

A liquid-sealed balancer 14 is attached to the upper edge portion of the dewatering tank 9, and a water tank casing 15 is attached to the upper edge portion of the water tank 2 located above the balancer 14. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the water tank casing 15 is formed in a ring shape, and has a projecting portion 15a having a front edge portion and a straight edge shape at the rear portion. The extension portion 15a is a portion that covers the dewatering tank 9, and has a water supply pipe connection port 16 and a supply pipe connection port 17 at the center portion.

A spray casing 18 is attached to the back side of the above-mentioned projecting portion 15a. As shown in FIG. 4, the spray casing 18 is formed into a flat container shape having an open upper surface, and has a water receiving portion 19 on the rear side (the upper side in the center of FIG. 4). The front side of the first side has a water passage portion 20 extending from the water receiving portion 19 in a different plural direction, and in this case, the flow passages 20 and 21 extending in the left and right directions, and the water outlet portion 22 is provided at each of the front end portions of the flow passages 20 and 21, twenty three.

Then, the water receiving portion 19 is formed in a semi-elliptical shape and inclined toward the flow paths 20 and 21 (refer to FIG. 5), and the water-splitting portion of the flow paths 20 and 21 is also a common base end portion, such as As shown in Fig. 4, the ridge portion 24 having a narrow front end is formed in a convex shape toward the opposite side of the water receiving portion 19 side, and an inclined surface 25 which is sequentially lowered in the respective extending directions of the flow paths 20 and 21 is formed. 26.

The lengths of the flow paths 20 and 21 are different from each other. Specifically, in this case, the flow path 20 on the left side is long, and the flow path 21 on the right side is short.

The water outlet portions 22 and 23 are respectively formed in a plurality of (four in this case) water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d, and the water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d are respectively Y-shaped partition walls. 27 is isolated from the gap 28 and is radially oriented. Each of the water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d also faces in the horizontal direction.

The flow paths 20 and 21 are a plurality of main channels 20a and 21a extending from the water receiving portion 19, and a plurality of distributions connected to the water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d of the water outlet portions 22 and 23. The flow paths 20b to 20e and 21b to 21e are formed, and as shown in Figs. 5 to 8 , the step differences 29 and 30 are the distribution channels 20b, 20c, 21b, and 21c which are respectively outside of the stages. The inner distribution channels 20d, 20e, 21d, and 21e are raised. In this case, the step differences 29 and 30 are provided in the distribution channels 20d, 20e, and 21d from the watershed portion of the channels 20 and 21 to the inside. 21e.

By the difference of the stages 29 and 30, the flow path sectional area of the outer distribution channels 20b, 20c, 21b, and 21c is larger than the flow path sectional area of the inner distribution channels 20d, 20e, 21d, and 21e (refer to Fig. 8). ). Further, each of the front end sides of the distribution channels 20b to 20e and 21b to 21e is narrower than the opposite side of the distal end side, that is, the opposite side of the distal end side (see FIG. 6).

In addition, in the spray casing 18, 1 to a plurality of dewatering holes 31 are formed in the main flow paths 20a and 21a of the flow paths 20 and 21, and the outer peripheral portion is formed to be used, for example, by bolts. The spray housing 18 is attached to the plurality of mounting portions 32 of the extension portion 15a of the water tank housing 15, and the projection portion 18 is attached to the projection portion 15a of the water tank housing 15 (the portion covering the dewatering tank 9) The water receiving portion 19, the flow paths 20, 21, and the water outlet portions 22, 23 are provided.

In the second drawing, the top case 33 covering the uppermost portion of the outer case 1 is shown. The top case 33 is formed with a cleaning inlet and outlet 34 at the center, and is attached to open and close the cleaning inlet and outlet 34. For example, two folding covers 35 are used.

A control device 36 is attached to the inner side of the front portion of the top casing 33, and a rear box portion 37 is provided at the rear portion. The water supply valve 38, the water supply casing 39, and the inside of the rear casing portion 37 are disposed. The water supply pipe 40 is provided with a warm air supply device 41.

The water supply valve 38 is a faucet that is connected to a water pipe (not shown) via a connection hose, and is used to supply tap water. The water supply casing 39 is connected to the outlet, and the water supply pipe 40 is connected to the water supply casing 39. The water supply pipe 40 is connected to the water supply pipe connection port 16 of the water tank casing 15 (projecting portion 15a), and is separated from the water receiving portion 19 of the spray casing 18 by a gap 42 as shown in the drawing. And open to the atmosphere.

As shown in FIG. 3, the water supply casing 39 has a setting port 39a for providing a soft and refined casing (not shown), and the soft rubber in the soft casing is provided by, for example, the above-described water supply. The tap water supplied from the water supply valve (not shown) of the valve 38 is supplied to the inside of the dewatering tank 9 via the water supply pipe 40.

The warm air supply device 41 has an air supply pipe that is connected to the air supply port connection port 17 from the air inlet port 43 provided on the back of the rear case portion 37, and is not shown in detail. A blower that blows air into the inside of the water tank 2 and a heater that heats and blows the air to cool the air; the warm air is used to dry the laundry.

Further, the water tank casing 15 is provided with an inner lid 44 that opens and closes the washing material inside the opening, that is, the opening 15b.

Next, the action of the dehydration washing machine of the present invention having the above configuration will be described.

When the washing material is stored in the inside of the dewatering tank 9, and the water supply for washing (washing and washing) is performed, the water supply valve 38 is opened and tap water is supplied. The supplied tap water is supplied to the water receiving portion 19 of the spray casing 18 via the water supply casing 39 and the water supply pipe 40, and is shown on the water receiving portion 19 along the arrows shown in Figs. 4 to 6 The inclined surface flows.

Further, the flow surfaces 20 and 21 are present on the inclined surfaces 25 and 26 of the ridge portion 24 of the watershed portion of the flow paths 20 and 21, and the flow paths 20 and 21 are arranged from the main flow paths 20a and 21a to the distribution flow paths 20b to 20e and 21b to 21e, respectively. The distribution channels 20d, 20e, 21d, and 21e on the inner side flow out from the water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d of the water outlet portions 22 and 23, and are supplied to the inside of the dewatering tank 9 over the step differences 29 and 30.

In the first embodiment of the above configuration, the portion that covers the dewatering tank 9 of the water tank casing 15, that is, the water receiving portion 19 provided in the extending portion 15a, causes water to flow through the flow path 20 extending in different plural directions, 21, water is discharged from the water outlet portions 22, 23 provided at the respective tip end portions of the flow paths 20, 21, and is supplied to the inside of the dewatering tank 9, so that water can be directly applied to the dewatering tank over a wide range. The internal cleaning of 9 allows water to penetrate directly into the wide range of cleaning materials, which accelerates the soaking process of the cleaning product.

Since the entire washing material is fully immersed in a short period of time, there is no difference in the dewatering and cleaning performance between the portion directly contacting the water and the cleaning material at the other portion, and the dehydration washing step can be shortened. Prevent the situation of uneven washing.

The water receiving portion 19, the flow paths 20, 21, and the water outlet portions 22, 23 are provided in the extending portion 15a of the water tank casing 15 (portion covering the dewatering tank 9) for forming the water supply pipe connection port. Since the 16th and the like existed originally, the water path which is added to the entire circumference of the inner peripheral portion of the water tank casing 15 is not formed, and the opening inside the water tank casing is not narrowed. Therefore, the washing material can be easily taken in and out.

In addition, from the water supply valve 38, water is supplied to the water receiving portion 19 through the water supply pipe 40 through the water supply casing 39, and the water supply pipe 40 and the water receiving portion 19 are separated by the gap 42 and opened to the atmosphere. surroundings.

Thereby, even if the clogging situation occurs in the spray casing 18, the water can be overflowed from the separated portion (gap 42) between the water supply pipe 40 and the spray casing 18, whereby the water does not supply water from the upstream side. The casing 39 and the like overflow into the rear box portion 37.

Further, the water receiving portion 19 is formed in an inclined shape that is lowered toward the flow paths 20 and 21. Thereby, water can flow smoothly from the water receiving part 19 toward the flow paths 20 and 21.

Further, in the watershed portions of the flow paths 20 and 21 extending in different plural directions, inclined faces 25 and 26 which are sequentially lowered in the respective extending directions of the flow paths 20 and 21 are provided. Thereby, the water can flow smoothly in the flow paths 20 and 21.

The inclined surfaces 25 and 26 are formed by a raised portion 24 having a convex shape and facing the opposite side of the water receiving portion 19 side, and the outer peripheral sides of the flow paths 20 and 21 are formed. If the inclined surface of the (rear side) is long, the water flowing toward the flow paths 20 and 21 can have a flow toward the outer peripheral side, so that the speed of the water flowing on the outer peripheral side is increased, and the water can be directly infiltrated into a wider range. Cleaning matter.

The plurality of flow paths 20, 21 have different lengths. Thereby, water can be applied to the washing material in the dewatering tank 9 asymmetrically, so that the immersion of the washing material becomes asymmetrical. Further, it is possible to easily maintain the relationship position between the air supply pipe connection port 17 and other parts or other parts, and the flow paths 20 and 21 can be easily disposed.

The water outlet portions 22 and 23 are formed by a plurality of water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d, respectively. Thereby, the water can be directly infiltrated into many washings in the dewatering tank 9, and the soaking process of the washings can be accelerated.

The water outlet portions 22 and 23 have a plurality of water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d which are separated from each other. Thereby, the water that has flowed out from the plurality of water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d is dispersed and discharged without being in close contact with the front end of the outflow, so that the water can be directly infiltrated into the dewatering tank 9 more reliably. A lot of cleaning products can speed up the soaking process of the cleaning products.

Further, the water outlet portions 22 and 23 have a plurality of radial water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d. Thereby, the water flowing out from the plurality of water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d is discharged to the dewatering tank 9 more reliably without being brought into close contact with the front end of the outflow. A lot of cleaning products can speed up the soaking process of the cleaning products.

Further, the water outlet portions 22 and 23 have a plurality of water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d facing the horizontal direction. Thereby, the water flowing out from the plurality of water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d can be made to fly farther, and the water can be more reliably infiltrated into the plurality of washing materials in the dewatering tank 9 more reliably. Accelerate the soaking process of the cleaning product.

The flow paths 20 and 21 are a plurality of distribution channels 20a and 21a extending from the water receiving portion 19, and a plurality of distribution channels 20b connected to the plurality of water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d of the water outlet portions 22 and 23. ～20e and 21b-21e are configured to have step differences 29 and 30 so that the positions of the inner distribution channels 20d, 20e, 21d, and 21e are higher than the outer distribution channels 20b, 20c, 21b, and 21c.

Thereby, the speed of the water flowing out from the distribution channels 20b, 20c, 21b, and 21c on the outer side is faster than the speed of the water flowing out from the distribution channels 20d, 20e, 21d, and 21e on the inner side. The soaking process of the washing material can be further accelerated by allowing the water to directly penetrate into many washings in the dewatering tank 9 more reliably.

The flow paths 20 and 21 are formed such that the front end sides of the distribution flow paths 20b to 20e and 21b to 21e are narrower than the opposite ends of the front end. Thereby, the speed of the water flowing out from the water outlets 22a to 22d and 23a to 23d can be accelerated, and the water can be more reliably and directly infiltrated into many washing materials in the dewatering tank 9, so that the soaking process of the washing material can be further accelerated. .

The second embodiment (second embodiment) of the present invention is the same as the first embodiment, and the same portions as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted, and only the different portions will be described.

In the case of the second embodiment, the flow path cross-sectional area gradually increases from the innermost distribution flow paths 20e and 21e of the flow paths 20 and 21 to the outermost distribution flow paths 20b and 21b.

Thereby, among the washing materials in the dewatering tank 9, the washing materials corresponding to the innermost distribution channels 20e and 21e up to the washing materials corresponding to the outermost distribution channels 20b and 21b can be applied to the washing. The amount of water in the object gradually increases, and the amount of water permeated can be increased for the outer side of the washing material, so that the soaking process of the washing material can be accelerated.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment shown in the drawings, and particularly, the water path 19 and the flow paths 20 and 21 and the water outlet portions 22 and 23 may be attached to the water tank housing 15 without the spray housing 18. The projecting portion 15a may be provided integrally with the projecting portion 15a, or may not be provided on the back side of the projecting portion 15a, but may be provided on the front side or the back side and the surface side. The middle part and the like can be appropriately changed and implemented without departing from the scope of the subject matter.

2. . . sink

9. . . Dewatering tank

15. . . Sink shell

15a. . . Extension (covering the part of the dewatering tank)

18. . . Spray housing

19. . . Water Department

20, 21. . . Flow path

20a, 21a. . . Main road

20b~20e, 21b~21e. . . Distribution flow path

22, 23. . . Water outlet

22a～22d, 23a～23d. . . Outlet

25, 26. . . Inclined surface

29, 30. . . Stage difference

38. . . Water supply pipe

42. . . gap

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the lower side of the main portion.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional side view showing the entire dehydration washing machine.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view as seen from the upper side of the main portion.

Figure 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the spray housing unit.

Figure 5 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional side view of the spray housing unit.

Figure 6 is an enlarged plan view of the spray housing unit.

Figure 7 is an enlarged front elevational view of the spray housing unit.

Figure 8 is an enlarged front elevational view of the dispensing flow path portion of the spray housing.

Fig. 9 is a view corresponding to Fig. 8 showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

15. . . Sink shell

15a. . . Extension (covering the part of the dewatering tank)

15b. . . Opening

17. . . Air duct connection

18. . . Spray housing

19. . . Water Department

20, 21. . . Flow path

22, 23. . . Water outlet

39. . . Water supply housing

39a. . . Setting port

40. . . Water supply pipe

Claims (12)

A dehydration-use washing machine characterized in that the upper edge portion of the water tank in which the dewatering tank is housed includes a ring that is provided to cover the dewatering tank, and a portion of the covering portion has an extending portion in which an opening is formed. a water tank housing; the water supply pipe connected to the opening; and a water receiving portion that receives water supplied from the water supply pipe, and the water inlet portion faces the different plural directions The flow path through which the water received by the water receiving portion flows, and the water outlet portion through which the water flowing through the flow path flows toward the inside of the dewatering tank is formed in each of the front end portions of the flow path. A dehydration-use washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the water supply pipe and the water receiving portion are separated from each other and opened to an atmospheric environment. The dehydration washing machine according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the water receiving portion is formed in an inclined shape that is lowered toward the flow path. The dehydration washing machine according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the watershed portion of the flow path extending in the different plural direction has an inclined surface that gradually descends toward each extending direction of the flow path. A dehydration washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the flow paths extending in different plural directions have different lengths. The dehydration washing machine according to claim 1, wherein each of the water outlet portions is formed by a plurality of water outlets. Such as the dehydration washing machine of claim 6 of the patent scope, wherein The multiple outlets that describe the nozzle are isolated. The dehydration washing machine according to claim 6, wherein the plurality of water outlets of the water outlet portion are arranged in a radial shape. The dehydration washing machine according to claim 6, wherein the plurality of water outlets of the water outlet portion face in a horizontal direction. The dehydration washing machine according to claim 6, wherein the flow path is configured by: a main flow path extending from the water receiving portion; and a plurality of distribution flow paths connected to the plurality of water outlets of the water outlet portion; A phase difference is provided, which makes the distribution flow path inside the distribution flow path higher than the distribution flow path on the outer side. The dehydration washing machine according to claim 6, wherein the flow path is configured by: a main flow path extending from the water receiving portion; and a plurality of distribution flow paths connected to the plurality of water outlets of the water outlet portion; The front end side of the distribution flow path is made narrower than the opposite side of the front end. The dehydration washing machine according to claim 6, wherein the flow path is configured by: a main flow path extending from the water receiving portion; and a plurality of distribution flow paths connected to the plurality of water outlets of the water outlet portion; The cross-sectional area of the flow path of the distribution flow path gradually increases from the distribution flow path on the water receiving portion side of the distribution flow path to the distribution flow path at the farthest position.