WO1998015681A1 - Membrane washing machine - Google Patents
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- WO1998015681A1 WO1998015681A1 PCT/BA1997/000001 BA9700001W WO9815681A1 WO 1998015681 A1 WO1998015681 A1 WO 1998015681A1 BA 9700001 W BA9700001 W BA 9700001W WO 9815681 A1 WO9815681 A1 WO 9815681A1
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- washing machine
- membrane
- water
- membrane washing
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F15/00—Washing machines having beating, rubbing or squeezing means in receptacles stationary for washing purposes
- D06F15/02—Washing machines having beating, rubbing or squeezing means in receptacles stationary for washing purposes wherein the articles being washed are squeezed by a flexible diaphragm or bag
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- This invention relates to a membrane washing machine which has a completely new washing process that replaces the existing one. According to the International Patent Classification it is classified as: A 47 L - Domestic washing or cleaning: F 26 B - Drying solid materials or objects by removing liquid therefrom.
- the primary objective of this invention is to reduce the quantity of consumed water, time, power and detergent and to eliminate parts that break down frequently and thus cause expense when they have to be repaired or replaced. Another objective is to reduce the environmental pollution and improve the global eco-system.
- the membrane washing machine of this invention uses an entirely different system of laundry washing based on pushing water through the laundry, thus making it wet, and immediately afterwards extracting water from the laundry.
- This washing process implemented by one circular, two-way water pump of low pressure but high capacity.
- the process is also implemented by means of one-way valves, filters, reduction valves, safety valves and a washing- machine program selector (controller).
- the membrane washing machine has got neither a drum which rotates nor a motor or spuming parts. Therefore there is no danger of noise and of sliding of the machine - and there are neither concrete weight blocks nor shock absorber.
- the membrane washing machine comprises two containers, each with an opening, placed so that their openings face and touch each other, resembling two joined washing-up basins.
- a perforated pane is placed in the bottom part, under which a water reservoir and a heater are located, while the upper part is divided by a membrane (diaphragm) which can be fitted snugly along the axes, to the bottom part of the top container, so it can push in the opposite direction towards the bottom container.
- the laundry is placed between the membrane in the top container and the perforated pane in the bottom container, and two containers are then firmly closed and locked by two small, hydraulic cylinders, symmetrically inserted, whose pistons are driven by the pressure from the municipal water supply system via an electric valve which is activated by opening or closing the joined containers.
- the membrane washing machine is put into operation by switching on the program selector (controller).
- FIG. 1 shows a detailed diagram of the complete membrane washing machine with all its corresponding parts.
- the container 9 represents the top container of the washing machine with embedded membrane 10, in whose centre a one-way valve 22 is inserted.
- a perforated pane 12 is located, with a cone 11 with openings (cuttings) for water, so that the incoming flow of water is directed tangentially into the turbulent yoke which is created by means of a two-way radial water pump.
- the membrane washing machine has an opening 1 for placing the laundry in the machine.
- the machine is controlled by a program selector (controller) 2 which automatically switches on electro-valves 3 and 6, depending on whether only water or water with detergent, placed in container 7, are to flow into the machine.
- the membrane washing machine Since the membrane machine operates under the low pressure, the pressure of the incoming flow of water is regulated by a pressure regulating valve 8.
- the membrane washing machine begins washing laundry when containers are filled up with water, when an aeration control valve 14 closes, and the pressure within the machine activates a pressure control valve (presostat) 5, which is controlled by the machine selector 2, which also closes electrical valves 3 and 6, while a circular two-way water pump 16 is activated.
- the water under the perforated pane is pumped upwards, through an embedded microfilter 21, above the membrane 10 within the container 9, and during this whole process a one-way valve 22 in the middle of the membrane is closed.
- the membrane 10 continuously presses the laundry, removing water from it.
- a safety valve 15 opens and decreases the unwanted pressure in the upper area.
- the pump changes its direction and starts pumping downwards the water located above the membrane, using an electric valve 23 and one-directional valve 20.
- the water then flows through a cone 11 which has tangentially directed cuttings (openings) by means of which the water rotates the laundry.
- the water is forced through the laundry and through an open one-way valve 22 in the middle of the mem.br.ane 10. This process takes slightly longer than the one described above.
- the time required for this process is determined by the program controller 2, while the number of repetitions of the process depends on the actual dirtiness of the laundry. Water is heated by a heater 17 and the temperature is controlled by a thermostat 18, which is in turn controlled by a special switch on the machine. After completion of washing cycles, the controller closes the electric valve 23 and opens the electric valve 24, while the pump pumps out the remaining water extracted from the laundry.
- This invention provides a practical, durable and useful device which may be economically manufactured, and which includes substantial improvements over prior known devices of this type.
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- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- Separation Using Semi-Permeable Membranes (AREA)
- Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)
- Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
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Priority Applications (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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BA970174A BA97174A (en) | 1997-02-26 | 1997-02-26 | Membrane entire machine |
AT97942717T ATE256213T1 (en) | 1997-02-26 | 1997-10-08 | MEMBRANE WASHING MACHINE |
EP97942717A EP1012370B1 (en) | 1996-10-09 | 1997-10-08 | Membrane washing machine |
AU44464/97A AU4446497A (en) | 1996-10-09 | 1997-10-08 | Membrane washing machine |
DE69726768T DE69726768T2 (en) | 1996-10-09 | 1997-10-08 | membrane washing machine |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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BABAP97174A | 1996-10-09 | ||
BA970174A BA97174A (en) | 1997-02-26 | 1997-02-26 | Membrane entire machine |
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WO1998015681A1 true WO1998015681A1 (en) | 1998-04-16 |
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PCT/BA1997/000001 WO1998015681A1 (en) | 1996-10-09 | 1997-10-08 | Membrane washing machine |
Country Status (6)
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EP (1) | EP1012370B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE256213T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU4446497A (en) |
BA (1) | BA97174A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69726768T2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1998015681A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
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US8075780B2 (en) | 2003-11-24 | 2011-12-13 | Millipore Corporation | Purification and concentration of synthetic biological molecules |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2417998A (en) * | 1944-12-28 | 1947-03-25 | Ind Patent Corp | Automatic hydraulic clothes washing machine |
FR1015196A (en) * | 1950-03-04 | 1952-08-28 | Ets Japy Freres | Washing machine |
FR1226631A (en) * | 1959-02-25 | 1960-07-13 | Machine for cleaning textiles, industrial or household |
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- 1997-02-26 BA BA970174A patent/BA97174A/en unknown
- 1997-10-08 EP EP97942717A patent/EP1012370B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1997-10-08 AU AU44464/97A patent/AU4446497A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1997-10-08 WO PCT/BA1997/000001 patent/WO1998015681A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1997-10-08 AT AT97942717T patent/ATE256213T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1997-10-08 DE DE69726768T patent/DE69726768T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2417998A (en) * | 1944-12-28 | 1947-03-25 | Ind Patent Corp | Automatic hydraulic clothes washing machine |
FR1015196A (en) * | 1950-03-04 | 1952-08-28 | Ets Japy Freres | Washing machine |
FR1226631A (en) * | 1959-02-25 | 1960-07-13 | Machine for cleaning textiles, industrial or household |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US8075780B2 (en) | 2003-11-24 | 2011-12-13 | Millipore Corporation | Purification and concentration of synthetic biological molecules |
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DE69726768T2 (en) | 2004-12-02 |
BA97174A (en) | 1999-08-02 |
AU4446497A (en) | 1998-05-05 |
EP1012370B1 (en) | 2003-12-10 |
EP1012370A1 (en) | 2000-06-28 |
DE69726768D1 (en) | 2004-01-22 |
ATE256213T1 (en) | 2003-12-15 |
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