WO2016144758A1 - Machine à laver ayant une extraction d'humidité à pression positive - Google Patents

Machine à laver ayant une extraction d'humidité à pression positive Download PDF

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WO2016144758A1
WO2016144758A1 PCT/US2016/020902 US2016020902W WO2016144758A1 WO 2016144758 A1 WO2016144758 A1 WO 2016144758A1 US 2016020902 W US2016020902 W US 2016020902W WO 2016144758 A1 WO2016144758 A1 WO 2016144758A1
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Ralph F. HAKE
Thomas E. GILL
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Hg LAUNDRY SYSTEMS, LLC
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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
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F21/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement 
    • D06F21/06—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement  about a vertical axis
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • Some markets are “laundry pair” markets where much of the sales are of a matched washer and dryer set (the United States is such a “laundry pair” market).
  • the separate sale of dryers is a fraction of the number of washers. This is because of the limited space in the home, limited drain and vent infrastructure, higher energy costs, and the inefficiency of small drum or condensing dryers which take hours to dry clothes.
  • top loader washer machine design is shown in U.S. Patent Number 5,829,277 of Wunderlich.
  • the basic modern day top loading automatic washer consists of an outer drum, an inner basket with agitator, a drive motor, a suspension system, controls, a hot and a cold water fill, a drain pump, lid and outer housing.
  • Many consumers consider the top loader to be more convenient than the front loader for loading and unloading.
  • the outer and inner tubs (drums) are set on a vertical axis.
  • a type of combination top loader combination washer/dryer machine is shown in U.S. Patent Number 5,457,969 of Roaf.
  • the inner drum rotates at high speeds such that a centripetal force is applied to the saturated garments within the drum, thereby causing the moisture within the garments to escape through the holes for draining out of the drum.
  • centripetal force in current machines can only take out so much moisture from the garments, leaving a substantially moist garment requiring more drying time and ultimately more energy to dry the clothes.
  • the invention relates to a washing machine that employs an internal mechanical device (within the washing machine) to wring/squeeze excess moisture from wet articles in the washing machine.
  • this internal mechanical device can comprise an extendable and retractable bladder.
  • the present invention comprises a washing machine for washing articles and includes a housing and a drum mounted within the housing for rotation therein.
  • a door is mounted to the housing, with the door being movable relative to the housing for providing access to the drum.
  • An expandable bladder is mounted within the drum, with the expandable bladder being operable between an extended position for squeezing moisture from articles being washed and a retracted position.
  • the washing machine's extendable bladder is mounted to the door.
  • the bladder comprises a substantially flexible and fluid-tight bag, and by providing positive pressure within the bag, the bag expands to provide for expansion thereof within an interior portion of the drum. Moreover, preferably with the bladder in the extended position the bladder at least partially engages portions of the interior of the drum.
  • the positive pressure can be provided by positive water pressure.
  • the positive pressure can be provided by an air compressor.
  • the air compressor can be mounted within the housing and a fluid conduit can provide positive pressure between the compressor and the door.
  • the compressor is mounted to the door.
  • the drum is oriented vertically within the housing and the door is an upper lid. In another optional form, the drum is oriented horizontally within the housing. In a further optional form, the drum is oriented at an angle between horizontal and vertical.
  • a vacuum pump can be provided for urging the bladder to return to the retracted position. Further, the vacuum pump can be fluidly connected to the drum for further assisting the bladder toward its extended position.
  • the bladder is in the form of a replaceable cartridge that is removably mounted to the door. Further, preferably the bladder, when extended, has a size and shape generally corresponding to the drum.
  • the bladder can be generally cylindrical and can include surface features formed along an outer periphery thereof.
  • the present invention relates to a method of removing moisture from wet articles within a washing machine.
  • the method includes providing a washing machine comprising a housing, a drum rotatably mounted within the housing, and a cover mounted to the housing for providing access to the drum.
  • the method also includes providing an inflatable variable volume bladder, the bladder being movable between a first retracted, compact configuration and a second extended, expanded configuration.
  • the method further includes positioning the bladder generally adjacent the drum.
  • the method includes providing positive pressure within the bladder, the positive pressure within the bladder increasing the volume of the bladder to the second extended, expanded configuration so that the bladder occupies a substantial portion of an interior of the drum, thereby pressing the wet articles with the bladder against an interior of the drum and thereby removing moisture from the articles.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a washing machine according to an example embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2A is a side view of a bladder extending from a lid according to an example embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2B is a side view of the bladder of Figure 2A, showing the bladder being expanded by positive water pressure.
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of a top-loading washing machine according to another example embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of a front-loading washing machine according to another example embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a side view of a tilted washing machine according to another example embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an expanded bladder according to an example embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of a lid assembly according to an example embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washing machine of the present invention comprises a deployable bag or expandable bladder for extension within the drum and pressing against the clothes and squeezing the water from the clothes.
  • the washing machine generally performs at least one washing cycle and at least one rinse cycle. After the clothes are saturated, e.g., after the wash and rinse cycle(s), the bag can be deployed within the drum to extract water from the clothes.
  • positive air pressure is provided within the bag to cause deployment of the bag from a retracted, compact position to an extended, expanded position (see Figure 7).
  • the bag can be deployed and provided for extracting the moisture from the clothes in various other forms (as will be described below).
  • FIG. 1 shows a washing machine 10 according to an example embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washing machine 10 is a top loading machine comprising an outer casing or housing 12 and a drum 20 generally rotatably mounted within the housing 12 generally about a vertical axis X.
  • the vertical axis X extends generally perpendicularly from a bottom portion of the housing 12, for example, the surface the washing machine 10 sits on a support or ground surface during operation.
  • a lid assembly 30 is generally movably mounted to the housing 12 and provides for access to the drum 20 for loading and/or removing clothes.
  • a bladder or bag 40 is deployable relative to the lid 30, and wherein deployment of the bag 40 within the drum 20 provides for extraction of moisture within washed or rinsed clothes, for example, so that the subsequent drying process can be as efficient as possible. In this way, a substantial majority of moisture absorbed in the clothes is removed therefrom (e.g., so that the drying process can be performed much more quickly and efficiently).
  • extension and retraction of the bag can be provided by positive air pressure, for example, which can be in the form of a compressor, a blower, fan, other devices, etc. to fill the bag with positive pressure and cause the expansion thereof to an extended, expanded position.
  • positive air pressure for example, which can be in the form of a compressor, a blower, fan, other devices, etc. to fill the bag with positive pressure and cause the expansion thereof to an extended, expanded position.
  • at least a portion of the bag 40 contacts the clothes CL within the drum when the bag is in the extended, expanded position, for example, to press the clothes CL against an interior surface 22 of the drum and squeeze the water from the clothes CL.
  • the bag 40 contacts at least a portion of an interior surface 22 of the drum when in the extended, expanded position.
  • the compressor or other device providing positive pressure to the bag 40 can be equipped with a reservoir tank, for example, to provide a quicker deployment of the positive pressure within the bag, and thus, quicker expansion of the bag within the drum 40.
  • the reservoir tank is capable of holding compressed air therein, which can be expelled within the bag 40 when desired. Experimental results will determine the appropriate size of the reservoir tank.
  • the compressor or other positive pressure device is not provided with a reservoir tank.
  • the bag 40 is generally formed from a flexible material defining a variable internal volume that is generally sealingly fitted with the lid and is movable relative thereto between a retracted, compact position within the lid assembly 30 and an extended, expanded or deployed position pressing against at least a portion of the clothes CL within the drum 20.
  • the bag 40 is generally flexible and comprises an internal chamber comprising a variable volume, for example, depending on whether air is being added to the chamber or a vacuum is pulling air out of the chamber, or both.
  • the bag 40 is generally deployable and recallable relative to the lid assembly 30.
  • the positive air pressure is provided by an air compressor 50.
  • a vacuum pump or other form of suction may be provided such that the volume of the internal chamber of the bag is substantially reduced and the entirety of the bag is recalled and retracted within the lid assembly 30.
  • the bag 40 is movable between the extended, expanded position and the retracted, compacted position by the input/output of water within the internal chamber (see Figure 2B).
  • a water valve 60 or other fluid connector coupled with the lid assembly 30 or the bag 40 provides for inputting water within the bag to positively pressurize the internal chamber of the bag 40, for example so that the bag can press the clothes against an internal surface 22 of the drum 20.
  • the pressure of the water at the home's water connection is utilized in providing positive pressure to the bag.
  • typical household pressure is between about 25 - 75 PSI.
  • a water pump or other pumping device or compressor can be used to further pressurize the internal chamber.
  • FIG. 3 shows a washing machine 100 according to another example embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washing machine 100 generally comprises a housing 1 12, a drum 120 rotatably mounted within the housing, a lid assembly 130, and a deployable bag 140 mounted to the lid assembly 130.
  • an air compressor 150 can be provided for providing positive air pressure within the internal chamber of the bag 40.
  • a vacuum pump 170 is positioned and connected to the drum 120, for example, so that the vacuum is pulling the bag against the interior surface of the drum 120 while the positive air pressure from the air compressor 150 is pushing the bag against the interior surface of the drum 120 (or at least against the clothes CL therein).
  • the vacuum pump 170 is utilized to cause the bag to press against the clothes CL and squeeze the water therefrom.
  • the lid assembly 130 is generally sealed against the housing 212 and/or the drum 120 such that the area between the bag and the drum 120 is generally air tight. In this way, the vacuum pump can cause expansion of the bag against the interior surface of the drum 120.
  • FIG. 4 shows a washing machine 200 according to another example embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washing machine 200 generally comprises a housing 212, a drum 220 rotatably mounted within the housing 212 about a generally horizontal axis Y, and a lid assembly 230 generally movably mounted to the housing 212 for covering an opening that provides access to the drum 220.
  • the Y axis is generally parallel to the support surface on which the washing machine 200 is supported.
  • FIG. 5 shows a washing machine 300 according to another example embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washing machine 300 generally comprises a housing 312, a drum 320 rotatably mounted within the housing 312 about an axis Z that is generally offset at an angle a relative to the horizontal axis Y, and a lid assembly 330 movably mounted to the housing 312 for covering an opening that provides access to the drum 320.
  • a compressor 350 and/or vacuum 370 can be provided for causing the bag 340 to press the clothes CL against an interior portion of the drum 320.
  • FIG. 6 shows a bag 440 according to an example embodiment of the present invention.
  • the bag 440 is generally cylindrical in shape, which generally comprises substantially similar end surfaces 442 and an array of ring-like ribs 444 extending along the length thereof.
  • the bag can be shaped as desired.
  • the bag 440 is generally bellow-shaped or generally shaped like an accordion.
  • the bag can be formed from Kevlar, fiberglass, rubber, plastic or other suitable natural and/or synthetic materials, which accommodates receiving air or water therein, and which can hold a seal to prevent the pressurized air or water from escaping.
  • the bag comprises a durable, rigid outer layer and an impermeable inner layer.
  • the bag 440 comprises a single flexible, rigid and impermeable layer.
  • the bag is capable of operating at a pressure of between about 40 - 80 PSI, for example, at about 60 PSI according to example forms.
  • the bag can accommodate a maximum pressure of about 240 PSI.
  • the bag 440 is generally substantially sealed and comprises a port or coupling formed therewith such that air and/or water can pass through, for example, within the internal chamber of the bag 440, or for example, out of the internal chamber of the bag 440.
  • the bag generally comprises a substantially large opening comprising a ring fitted thereon for providing coupling and air-tight engagement with the lid assembly.
  • FIG. 7 shows a lid assembly 530 according to an example embodiment of the present invention.
  • the lid assembly 530 generally comprises a lid housing 532 having a cartridge assembly 534 removably mounted thereto.
  • the cartridge assembly 534 generally comprises a cartridge housing 536 and a bag 540 mounted thereto.
  • the cartridge assembly 534 can be removed for disposal and an unused cartridge assembly 534 can be snapped or coupled into place.
  • the bag 540 is substantially compacted and retracted within the lid housing 532 (see 542), for example, so that the lid assembly 530 can be manipulated without interference with the bag 540.
  • a compressor 550 can be provided within a portion of the lid assembly 530, for example, to fill the bag 540 with positive pressure.
  • the compressor can be mounted within the housing and communicate with the bag within the cartridge assembly or within the lid assembly.
  • the cartridge and bag thereof will be out of sight from a user in the retracted, compacted position.
  • the bag 540 In the expanded, extended position, the bag 540 generally extends or protrudes from the lid assembly 530.
  • the bag in the deployed position (e.g., expanded, extended position), the bag can block the air return duct and the exhaust duct (unshown), for example, so that the entirety of the moisture extracted therefrom moves within the drain.
  • the bag is generally recalled to the retracted, compacted position.
  • bag recall can occur in a number of different ways.
  • a vacuum could be introduced in the same port that the compressed air was introduced thereby drawing back the bag.
  • a main and secondary blower could be activated, thereby pushing the bag back to its original position.
  • the bag In the case of a bellow, the bag generally inherently wants to retract due to the spring-like construction thereof.
  • One or any combination of the above could be implemented to affect the recall of the bag. With the above technique the wash water and rinse water can be expelled with far greater speed than washing machine relying on centripetal force. Further, water extraction is accomplished with far less energy.
  • the present invention relates to a method of removing moisture from clothes or wet articles within a washing machine.
  • the method generally comprises providing a washing machine having a housing, a drum rotatably mounted within the housing, and a lid mounted to the housing for providing access to the drum; providing an inflatable variable volume bladder, the bladder being movable between a first retracted, compacted configuration and a second extended, expanded configuration; positioning the bladder generally near the drum; providing positive pressure to the bladder, the positive pressure within the bladder increasing the volume of the bladder to the second extended, expanded configuration; substantially occupying an interior of the drum with the bladder; pressing the wet articles with the bladder against an interior of the drum; and removing moisture from the articles.
  • other forms of water extraction may be provided for removing excess moisture and water from clothes CL after one or more of the wash and rinse cycle(s).
  • mechanical pressure may be provided within the drum to cause the clothes CL to be pressed against an internal surface of the drum.
  • the mechanism may be in the form of a retractable piston with a plate mounted on an end thereof, for example, wherein the plate generally moves relative to the lid assembly to press the clothes CL against the inner surface of the drum.
  • a plurality of links are pivotally mounted together to provide for movement of an end plate between a retracted position and an extended position.
  • hydraulics can be provided for movement of a piston or plate within the drum to contact and squeeze the clothes.
  • the positive pressure extraction device of the present invention can be incorporated within a combination washer/dryer apparatus.
  • the positive pressure extraction is mainly used during the washing and rinsing of the clothes or article(s)
  • the positive pressure extraction can be incorporated with an apparatus capable of both washing/rinsing and drying.

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L'invention concerne une machine à laver destinée à laver des articles, ladite machine à laver comprenant un boîtier et un tambour monté à l'intérieur du boîtier pour rotation à l'intérieur de ce dernier. Une porte est montée sur le boîtier, la porte étant mobile par rapport au boîtier pour fournir un accès au tambour. Une vessie extensible est montée à l'intérieur du tambour, la vessie extensible étant utilisable entre une position étendue pour extraire l'humidité des articles qui sont lavés, et une position rétractée.
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