WO2017140260A1 - 洗衣机 - Google Patents

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WO2017140260A1
WO2017140260A1 PCT/CN2017/073911 CN2017073911W WO2017140260A1 WO 2017140260 A1 WO2017140260 A1 WO 2017140260A1 CN 2017073911 W CN2017073911 W CN 2017073911W WO 2017140260 A1 WO2017140260 A1 WO 2017140260A1
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dewatering tub
laundry
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西浦直人
田中启之
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青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司
海尔亚洲株式会社
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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
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00

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  • the present invention relates to a washing machine.
  • the washing and drying machine described in Patent Documents 1 to 4 includes an outer casing that houses a dewatering tub, an upper surface plate that covers the outer casing from the upper side, and an inlet and outlet for washing; and a lid portion that is rotatable in the vertical direction.
  • the method is supported by a back panel attached to the upper surface plate to open and close the entrance and exit.
  • a hook for the hanger is provided on the inner surface of the lid portion that faces the inlet and outlet from the upper side.
  • the laundry dryer can dry the clothes hanging in the dewatering bucket using the hangers.
  • Patent Document 1 Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2013-31601
  • Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2013-27415
  • Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2013-244
  • Patent Document 4 Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2013-239
  • the present invention has been made in view of the circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a washing machine capable of performing washing while maintaining a laundry hanging on a hanger and efficiently performing dehydration.
  • the present invention is a washing machine comprising: a washing and dewatering tub formed in a cylindrical shape having a longitudinally extending axis and rotatable about the axis, containing laundry, and supplying the laundry to the inside for washing Washing water; and a locking portion that can rotate integrally with the washing and dewatering tub and lock the hanger in the washing and dewatering tub.
  • the present invention is characterized in that it includes a balance ring in which a liquid for holding a rotational balance of the washing and dewatering tub is slidably accommodated inside, and is fixed to an upper end portion of the washing and dewatering tub, the locking portion Provided in the balance ring.
  • the present invention is characterized in that the locking portion is movably supported by the balance ring so as to be in contact with and separated from the axis.
  • the present invention is characterized in that the locking portion is rotatable in the lateral direction.
  • a washing machine including a cylindrical washing and dewatering tub having a longitudinally extending axis includes a locking portion that is rotatable integrally with the washing and dewatering tub about the axis.
  • a hanger with laundry attached is locked in the locking portion.
  • the laundry can be washed while being hung on the hanger by the washing water supplied to the inside of the washing and dewatering tub.
  • the laundry soaked with the washing water can be rotated integrally with the washing and dewatering tub in a state of being hung on the hanger fixed to the locking portion.
  • the centrifugal force generated by the spin-drying rotation of the washing and dewatering bucket effectively acts on the laundry, and thus the washing water can be promoted to ooze out from the laundry, so that the laundry which is kept in the state of being hung on the hanger can be effectively dehydrated.
  • the locking portion by providing the locking portion to the balance ring fixed to the upper end portion of the washing and dewatering tub, it is possible to realize a structure in which the locking portion can rotate integrally with the washing and dewatering tub.
  • the locking portion in a state of being supported by the balance ring can be moved in contact with and separated from the axis of the washing and dewatering tub.
  • the hanger that is locked to the locking portion can be disposed so as not to come into contact with the inner surface of the washing and dewatering tub.
  • the locking portion is moved away from the axis and along the balance ring, since the locking portion does not protrude into the washing and dewatering tub, it is inside the washing and dewatering tub. Take and wash When the polyester is in use, the locking portion does not become an obstacle.
  • the operation of moving the locking portion so as to be in contact with and separated from the axis of the washing and dewatering tub is easy.
  • the centrifugal force is generated by the spin-drying rotation of the washing and dewatering tub
  • the locking portion is easily moved toward the inner surface of the washing and dewatering tub as the locked hanger is away from the axis. Therefore, the laundry hanging on the hanger is pressed against the inner surface of the washing and dewatering tub, whereby the washing water can be promoted to ooze out from the laundry, so that the laundry in the state of being hung on the hanger can be more effectively dehydrated.
  • Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of a washing and dewatering tub included in the washing machine.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the washing and dewatering tub viewed from the upper side.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the washing and dewatering tub in a state in which the hanger with the laundry attached is locked to the locking portion as viewed from the upper side.
  • Fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the washing machine in the state of Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic view for explaining a locking portion of a first modification.
  • Fig. 7 is a schematic view for explaining a locking portion of a second modification.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic view for explaining a locking portion of a third modification.
  • Fig. 9 is a schematic view of a main part of a locking portion of a fourth modification.
  • Fig. 10 is a schematic view of a main part of a locking portion of a fifth modification.
  • Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of a main part of a locking portion of a sixth modification.
  • FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a washing machine 1.
  • the outline of the washing machine 1 will be described based on the vertical direction Z in Fig. 1 .
  • the upper side is referred to as the upper side Z1
  • the lower side is referred to as the lower side Z2.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises: a casing 2 formed in a box shape; an outer tub 3 disposed in the casing 2; the washing and dewatering tank 4 can be externally Rotating inside the tub 3; the balance ring 5 is fixed to the washing and dewatering tub 4; the partitioning member 6 and the water-lifting member 7 are disposed in the washing and dewatering tub 4; the water-flow generating member 8 is rotatable in the washing and dewatering tub 4; The washing and dewatering tub 4 and the water flow generating member 8 are rotated; and the locking portion 10 is provided on the balance ring 5.
  • the housing 2, the outer tub 3, and the motor 9 are illustrated in a simplified manner.
  • the outer tub 3 is made of, for example, a resin, and has a bottomed cylindrical shape having an axis extending in the vertical direction Z.
  • the outer tub 3 has a substantially cylindrical circumferential wall 3B having an opening 3A at its upper end, and a disk-shaped bottom wall 3C that blocks a hollow portion of the circumferential wall 3B from the lower side Z2.
  • the opening 3A is opened and closed by a cover (not shown) connected to the upper end portion of the circumferential wall 3B. Wash water such as tap water, bath water, and a detergent-dissolved liquid is accumulated in the outer tub 3 from the bottom wall 3C side.
  • the washing and dewatering tub 4 is formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape that is slightly smaller than the outer tub 3.
  • the washing and dewatering tub 4 has an axis J extending in the longitudinal direction, that is, in the up and down direction Z.
  • the "longitudinal direction" in the present specification is not limited to the vertical direction Z, that is, the vertical direction, and includes a direction inclined to some extent with respect to the vertical direction. Therefore, the axis J of the washing and dewatering tub 4 is vertically disposed so as to be inclined in the up-and-down direction Z, and the axis J may be inclined so as to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction Z.
  • a substantially cylindrical internal space 11 in which the laundry Q is stored is formed in the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the washing and dewatering tub 4 has a substantially cylindrical circumferential wall 4B having an inlet and outlet 4A at an upper end and surrounding the internal space 11, and a disk-shaped bottom wall 4C that blocks the internal space 11 from the lower side Z2.
  • the circumferential wall 4B is made of metal
  • the center portion of the bottom wall 4C is made of metal
  • the outer peripheral portion is made of resin.
  • the bottom wall 4C and the lower end portion connected to the bottom wall 4C in the circumferential wall 4B constitute the bottom portion 4D of the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the washing and dewatering tub 4 is housed in the outer tub 3 in a coaxial shape.
  • the circumferential direction around the axis J is referred to as a circumferential direction S
  • the radial direction centered on the axis J is referred to as a radial direction R
  • Both the circumferential direction S and the radial direction R are directions along the horizontal direction H.
  • the side close to the axis J is referred to as a radially inner side R1
  • the side away from the axis J is referred to as a radially outer side R2.
  • the inlet and outlet 4A communicates with the opening 3A from the lower side Z2 in a state where the internal space 11 is exposed to the upper side Z1, and the opening 3A and the inlet and outlet 4A are opened and closed together by the cover (not shown) described above.
  • the user of the washing machine 1 can take out the laundry Q from the internal space 11 of the washing and dewatering tub 4 via the open inlet and outlet 4A, or put the laundry Q into the internal space 11 of the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • a through hole 4E is formed in each of the circumferential wall 4B and the bottom wall 4C, and the washing water in the outer tub 3 can flow between the outer tub 3 and the washing and dewatering tub 4 through the through hole 4E.
  • the washing water is accumulated in the internal space 11 from the side of the bottom wall 4C so as to become the same water level as the outer tub 3.
  • the plurality of through holes 4E formed in the bottom wall 4C are on the side of the deflection axis J That is, the positions of the radially inner side R1 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction S.
  • a concave arrangement region 12 in which the lower side Z2 is further recessed is formed on the upper surface of the bottom wall 4C of the bottom portion 4D.
  • the arrangement area 12 is a cylindrical space that is coaxial with the bottom wall 4C and that is vertically flat.
  • the balance ring 5 is an annular hollow body and is made of, for example, a resin.
  • the balance ring 5 is fixed to the upper end portion of the washing and dewatering tub 4 in a coaxial manner, and is specifically fixed to the upper end portion of the inner peripheral surface 4F that partitions the internal space 11 from the radially outer side R2 in the circumferential wall 4B.
  • the balance ring 5 reduces the vibration of the washing and dewatering tub 4 at the time of rotation. Therefore, a liquid such as saline for holding the rotational balance of the washing and dewatering tub 4 is slidably accommodated in the cavity 5A inside the balance ring 5.
  • the inner circumferential surface 5B of the balance ring 5 is curved along the circumferential direction S, and the upper surface 5C of the balance ring 5 is flat along the horizontal direction H.
  • the partition member 6 is a disk shape formed in a disk shape having an axis coinciding with the axis J, and is flat in the horizontal direction H, and is attached to the washing and dewatering tub 4 in a state where the entire area of the arrangement region 12 is covered from the upper side Z1.
  • the internal space 11 of the washing and dewatering tub 4 is in a state of being partitioned into the arrangement region 12 and the cleaning region 13 located on the upper side Z1 of the arrangement region 12 by the partition member 6.
  • the arrangement area 12 is a minute area occupying the lower end portion of the internal space 11, and the cleaning area 13 is an area occupying most of the internal space 11, and the laundry Q is disposed in the cleaning area 13.
  • a plurality of communication ports 6A (see FIG.
  • Each of the communication ports 6A is in a state of being communicated with the outer peripheral portion of the arrangement region 12 from the upper side Z1, and the outer peripheral portion of the arrangement region 12 is communicated with the cleaning region 13 (not shown).
  • the water-lifting member 7 is formed in a barrel shape that bulges toward the radially inner side R1 and extends in the vertical direction Z, and is attached to the inner circumferential surface 4F of the circumferential wall 4B of the washing and dewatering tub 4 from the radially inner side R1.
  • the upper end of the water lift member 7 is coupled to the balance ring 5 from the lower side Z2.
  • a plurality of water-lifting members 7 may be provided, and in this case, the plurality of water-lifting members 7 are arranged to be arranged in the circumferential direction S.
  • a slit-shaped discharge port 7A extending in the circumferential direction S is formed on the upper end portion of the side surface of the radially inner side R1 of the water-lifting member 7 so as to face the axis J from the radially inner side R1.
  • a water passage 14 extending in the vertical direction Z is formed between the water lifting member 7 and the inner peripheral surface 4F. The upper end portion of the water passage 14 is exposed to the radially inner side R1 from the discharge port 7A. The lower end portion of the water passage 14 is connected to the portion of the outer peripheral portion of the arrangement region 12 that is not covered by the partition member 6 from the upper side Z1.
  • the water flow generating member 8 is disposed in the arrangement region 12 in a state in which it is not in contact with both the bottom portion 4D of the washing and dewatering tub 4 and the partition member 6.
  • the water flow generating member 8 has a disk-shaped top plate portion 15 and a bottom plate portion 16 that are disposed coaxially with the washing and dewatering tub 4, and is mounted on the top plate portion 15 and the bottom plate portion.
  • a plurality of blade-like blade portions 17 extending radially outward in the radial direction R2 are formed.
  • a circular introduction port 16A penetrating the bottom plate portion 16 in the vertical direction Z is formed in a center portion of the bottom plate portion 16.
  • a water path 18 extending from the introduction port 16A toward the radially outer side R2 is formed between the adjacent blade portions 17 in the circumferential direction S.
  • Each of the water passages 18 is in a state of being blocked by the top plate portion 15 and the bottom plate portion 16 from above and below.
  • the end of the radially outer side R2 of each of the water passages 18 is an outlet 18A that is exposed to the radially outer side R2. It should be noted that the bottom plate portion 16 may be omitted.
  • the motor 9 is disposed in the casing 2 on the lower side Z2 of the bottom wall 3C of the outer tub 3.
  • the output shaft of the motor 9 branches into a tubular first transmission shaft 19 extending to the upper side Z1; and a second transmission shaft 20 having a clearance inserted through the first transmission shaft 19.
  • the motor 9 can selectively output the driving force from either of the first transmission shaft 19 and the second transmission shaft 20 via a known shifting mechanism (not shown) or the like.
  • the first transmission shaft 19 extends to the upper side Z1 and penetrates the center of the bottom wall 3C to be connected to the center of the bottom wall 4C of the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the upper end portion of the first transmission shaft 19 has a flange portion 19A that protrudes in a flange shape, and the flange portion 19A is fixed to the bottom wall 4C from the lower side Z2, thereby being coupled to the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the upper end portion 20A of the second transmission shaft 20 exposed to the upper side Z1 of the flange portion 19A is inserted into the introduction port 16A of the bottom plate portion 16 of the water flow generating member 8 from the lower side Z2, and is fixed to the center portion of the top plate portion 15. .
  • the drive motor 9 transmits the driving force to the second transmission shaft 20
  • the water flow generating member 8 rotates about the axis J.
  • the washing operation performed in the washing machine 1 includes a washing process, a rinsing process, and a dehydrating process.
  • the washing process is started, the washing water containing the detergent is supplied to the internal space 11 of the washing and dewatering tub 4, and is accumulated in the outer tub 3 and the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the motor 9 is driven, and the water flow generating member 8 is rotated.
  • the washing and dewatering tub 4 is in a stopped state.
  • the washing water which is present in the arrangement region 12 in which the water flow generating member 8 is disposed is indicated by an arrow of a solid line, and flows into the respective water passages 18 from the introduction port 16A of the bottom plate portion 16 by the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the water flow generating member 8.
  • the water path 18 flows to the radially outer side R2.
  • the washing water flowing to the radially outer side R2 of each of the water passages 18 flows out from the outlet 18A of the water passage 18, and then reaches the communication port 6A (see FIG. 2) and the water passage 14 of the partition member 6.
  • the washing water reaching the communication port 6A is pushed by the subsequent washing water accompanying the rotation of the water flow generating member 8, thereby being strongly ejected from the communication port 6A toward the upper side Z1 until the washing area 13.
  • the washing water reaching the water passage 14 is pushed by the subsequent washing water accompanying the rotation of the water flow generating member 8, and rises in the water passage 14 to be discharged from the water lifting member 7.
  • the port 7A is vigorously ejected and dropped into the cleaning area 13.
  • the washing water that is ejected from the communication port 6A and the discharge port 7A to the washing area 13 by the rotation of the water flow generating member 8 generates a water flow in the washing region 13.
  • This water stream is sprayed to the laundry Q of the washing area 13, or the laundry Q is stirred, thereby washing the laundry Q.
  • the stain of the laundry Q can be decomposed by the detergent contained in the washing water.
  • the washing water existing in the washing area 13 flows out from the through hole 4E of the circumferential wall 4B of the washing and dewatering tub 4 to the gap 21 between the circumferential wall 3B of the outer tub 3 and the circumferential wall 4B of the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the wash water flowing out to the gap 21 is lowered through the gap 21, and after reaching the gap 22 between the bottom wall 3C of the outer tub 3 and the bottom wall 4C of the washing and dewatering tub 4, the rotating water flow generating member 8 is introduced from the through hole 4E of the bottom wall 4C to the arrangement area 12.
  • the washing water introduced into the arrangement region 12 is ejected from the communication port 6A and the discharge port 7A to the washing region 13 through the respective water passages 18 by the rotation of the water flow generating member 8. That is, in the rotation of the water flow generating member 8, the washing water in the internal space 11 of the washing and dewatering tub 4 circulates between the arrangement region 12 and the washing region 13.
  • washing water of the outer tub 3 and the washing and dewatering tub 4 is discharged to the outside of the machine from the drain passage 23 connected to the outer tub 3.
  • the washing process ends.
  • the rinsing process is started.
  • washing water containing no detergent for example, tap water
  • the motor 9 is driven, and the water flow generating member 8 is rotated.
  • the washing and dewatering tub 4 is in a stopped state.
  • the washing water in the internal space 11 of the washing and dewatering tank 4 is sprayed from the communication port 6A and the discharge port 7A to the washing area 13 in the same manner as in the washing process, and the water flow is generated in the washing area 13, It circulates between the configuration area 12 and the cleaning area 13. This water stream is sprayed toward the laundry Q of the washing area 13, or the laundry Q is stirred, thereby washing the laundry Q.
  • the rotation of the water flow generating member 8 is stopped, and the washing water of the outer tub 3 and the washing and dewatering tub 4 is discharged. Thereby, the rinsing process ends.
  • the rinsing process can also be repeated multiple times.
  • the dehydration process begins.
  • the motor 9 is driven to rotate only the washing and dewatering tub 4 at a high speed. Thereby, since the centrifugal force acts on the laundry Q in the washing and dewatering tub 4, the laundry Q is pressed against the inner wall of the washing and dewatering tub 4, that is, the circumferential wall 4B, thereby performing dehydration.
  • the washing water oozing out from the laundry Q is discharged by dehydration.
  • the dehydration process can be carried out as an intermediate dewatering process followed by a washing process, or immediately following each rinsing process, in which case The dehydration process of the final rinsing process is the final dehydration process.
  • the final dehydration process is ended, thereby ending the washing operation.
  • the washing machine 1 may include a drying unit (not shown) that supplies hot air to the washing and dewatering tub 4 after the final dewatering process.
  • the washing machine 1 in this case is a washing and drying machine capable of performing a drying process of drying the laundry Q in the washing and dewatering tub 4 by the hot air of the drying unit.
  • the laundry Q in the washing and dewatering tank 4 is stirred by rotating the washing and dewatering tub 4, so that hot air can be uniformly sprayed to the entire laundry Q.
  • the washing machine 1 stores the laundry Q such as a shirt in a state of being hung on the hanger in the washing and dewatering tub 4, and can perform the washing operation in this state.
  • the locking portion 10 is a necessary configuration for performing washing or dehydration while keeping the laundry Q hung on the hanger.
  • the locking portion 10 has an overall shape such as a lever shape.
  • the locking portion 10 is made of, for example, a resin, and integrally has a vertical plate portion 30 and a horizontal plate portion 31.
  • the vertical plate portion 30 is formed in a plate shape curved in the circumferential direction S, and its plate thickness direction is in a state of being aligned with the radial direction R in FIG.
  • the horizontal plate portion 31 is formed in a plate shape that protrudes from the entire upper end edge of the vertical plate portion 30 toward the radially outer side R2, and the plate thickness direction thereof is in a state of being aligned with the vertical direction Z.
  • a circular locking hole 30A that penetrates the vertical plate portion 30 in the thickness direction is formed at an end portion of the one side S1 in the circumferential direction S of the vertical plate portion 30.
  • the end of the other side S2 in the circumferential direction S of the vertical plate portion 30 constitutes the rotation restricting portion 30B.
  • a circular insertion hole 31A that penetrates the horizontal plate portion 31 in the thickness direction is formed at an end portion of the other side S2 of the horizontal plate portion 31.
  • the end portion of the side S1 on which the locking hole 30A is formed is the distal end portion 10A.
  • the vertical plate portion 30 is disposed on the radially inner side R1 of the inner circumferential surface 5B of the balance ring 5, and the horizontal plate portion 31 is disposed so as to overlap the upper surface 5C of the balance ring 5 from the upper side Z1.
  • the insertion hole 32 of the horizontal plate portion 31 is inserted into the support shaft 32 that protrudes from the upper surface 5C to the upper side Z1 so as not to fall off from the lower side Z2.
  • the locking portion 10 is supported by the balance ring 5 via the support shaft 32, and in this state, the support shaft 32 can be rotated in the horizontal direction H, that is, in the lateral direction.
  • the "lateral direction" in the present specification also includes a direction which is inclined to some extent with respect to the horizontal direction H.
  • the balance ring 5 supporting the locking portion 10 is in a state of being fixed to the washing and dewatering tub 4, so that the locking portion 10 can rotate integrally with the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the locking portion 10 can be moved away from the standby position of the inner peripheral surface 5B of the balance ring 5 as shown in FIG. 3 and the distal end portion 10A as shown in FIG. Rotating between the use positions where the radially inner side R1 protrudes. That is, the locking portion 10 is away from the axis J of the washing and dewatering tub 4
  • the standby position is rotated between the use position close to the axis J, thereby being movable to contact and separate from the axis J.
  • the locking portion 10 in the standby position is moved to the other side S2 of the circumferential direction S and the radially inner side R1, the locking portion 10 is rotated to the use position.
  • the locking portion 10 at the use position since the rotation restricting portion 30B of the vertical plate portion 30 comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface 5B of the balance ring 5, the locking portion 10 can no longer be rotated and is positioned at the use position.
  • the locking portion 10 that can be rotated in the horizontal direction H in this manner, it is easy to move the locking portion 10 so as to be in contact with and separated from the axis J of the washing and dewatering tub 4. Further, when the hanger G is not used, if the locking portion 10 is moved away from the axis J to the standby position and is placed along the balance ring 5, the locking portion 10 does not protrude into the washing and dewatering tub 4 Therefore, when the laundry Q or the like is taken in and out of the washing and dewatering tub 4, the locking portion 10 does not become an obstacle (see FIG. 3).
  • the hanger G that is locked to the locking portion 10 can be made not to the inner circumferential surface of the circumferential wall 4B which is the inner surface of the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the 4F contact is arranged on the axis J side.
  • the locking portion 10 rotates integrally with the washing and dewatering tub 4, so that the laundry Q hung on the hanger G locked to the locking portion 10 is also rotated together with the washing and dewatering tub 4, by
  • the reaction caused by the rotation can be moved, for example, by swinging around the locking portion 10. Thereby, the water flow can be uniformly sprayed to the entire laundry Q.
  • an anti-floating portion 10B a portion that trims the locking hole 30A from the upper side Z1 is referred to as an anti-floating portion 10B.
  • the hook K of the hanger G is to be floated, and since the anti-floating portion 10B abuts against the hook K from the upper side Z1, thereby suppressing the floating of the hook K, it is possible to Defense The lock hook K is detached from the locking hole 30A. Thereby, the state in which the laundry Q hangs can be maintained in the washing and dewatering tub 4.
  • the washing and dewatering tub 4 can also be rotated during the rinsing.
  • the laundry Q in a state of being wetted by the washing water and hung on the hanger G is hung in the state of being attached to the hanger G of the locking portion 10, and the washing and dewatering bucket 4 rotate together at high speed.
  • the centrifugal force generated by the spin-drying rotation of the washing and dewatering tub 4 effectively acts on the laundry Q, and the washing water can be promoted to ooze out from the laundry Q, so that the laundry which is kept in the state of being hung on the hanger G can be effectively Q is dehydrated.
  • the locking portion 10 easily moves toward the inner surface of the washing and dewatering tub 4 along the axis J from the locked hanger G. Therefore, the laundry Q hung on the hanger G is pressed against the inner surface of the washing and dewatering tub 4, whereby the washing water can be promoted to ooze out from the laundry Q, so that the washing in the state of being hung on the hanger G can be more effectively performed.
  • the substance Q is dehydrated.
  • the drying process can also be performed after the final dewatering process.
  • the washing and dewatering tub 4 can also be rotated during the drying process.
  • the laundry Q hung from the hanger G is rotated in a swing shape while being rotated together with the washing and dewatering tub 4. Therefore, the hot air from the drying unit (not shown) is uniformly sprayed toward the entire laundry Q, and the laundry Q can be efficiently dried.
  • the laundry Q can be washed, dehydrated, and dried while being held in the hanger G, so that wrinkles and deformation can be suppressed from occurring in the laundry Q after the washing operation.
  • washing is carried out by a water flow during the washing process and the rinsing process, so that generation of wrinkles and deformation can be further suppressed.
  • the laundry Q since the laundry Q is in a state of being hung on the hanger G, even if the laundry Q is not hung on the hanger G, it can be dried or closed in the state in this state. It should be noted that even in the case where the drying process is omitted, the laundry Q which is dehydrated during the dehydration process is likely to dry quickly.
  • FIGS. 6 to 11 are schematic views for explaining the locking portion 10 of the modification.
  • the same portions as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.
  • the configuration of the movable locking portion 10 provided in the balance ring 5 is exemplified.
  • the locking portion 10 when the locking portion 10 is at the standby position, it is formed in an arm shape extending in the vertical direction Z, and the support shaft 32 is on the inner circumferential surface 5B of the balance ring 5, and may be in the circumferential direction S, in detail Extending in a tangential direction with respect to the circumferential direction S.
  • the support shaft 32 is connected to the upper end portion or the lower end portion of the locking portion 10 at the standby position.
  • the end portion farthest from the support shaft 32 is the distal end portion 10A.
  • the support shaft 32 is coupled to the lower end portion.
  • the portion of the upper side Z1 of the support shaft 32 is rotatable in the radial direction R about the support shaft 32.
  • the locking portion 10 located at the standby position is in a state of extending in the vertical direction Z along the inner circumferential surface 5B as indicated by a solid line.
  • the locking portion 10 at the use position is in a state where the distal end portion 10A is inclined so as to be inclined toward the radially inner side R1 as indicated by a broken line. Therefore, the locking portion 10 of the first modification can also be moved in contact with and separated from the axis J (not shown).
  • the support shaft 32 is coupled to the upper end portion.
  • a portion of the lower side Z2 of the support shaft 32 is rotatable in the radial direction R around the support shaft 32.
  • the locking portion 10 located at the standby position is in a state of extending in the vertical direction Z along the inner circumferential surface 5B as indicated by a solid line.
  • the locking portion 10 at the use position is in a state where the distal end portion 10A is inclined so as to be inclined toward the radially inner side R1 as indicated by a broken line. Therefore, the locking portion 10 of the second modification can also be moved in contact with and separated from the axis J (not shown).
  • the locking portion 10 of the third modification shown in FIG. 8 is formed in a drawer shape, and a recess 10C in which the hook K of the hanger G is hung from the upper side Z1 is formed on the upper surface thereof.
  • the balance ring 5 is formed with a recess 5D that is recessed from the inner circumferential surface 5B toward the radially outer side R2.
  • the locking portion 10 located at the standby position is in a state of being housed in the recess 5D as indicated by a solid line.
  • the locking portion 10 located at the standby position is drawn radially inward R1
  • the locking portion 10 is disposed at the use position, and is extruded from the inner circumferential surface 5B toward the radially inner side R1 as indicated by a broken line. Therefore, the locking portion 10 of the third modification can also be moved in contact with and separated from the axis J (not shown).
  • the configuration of the anti-floating portion 10B for preventing the hook K of the hanger G from floating can be variously changed.
  • the card is positioned at the use position.
  • the distal end portion 10A integrally includes a first lateral portion 10D extending toward the radially inner side R1 and a longitudinal portion 10E extending from the end portion of the radially inner side R1 of the first lateral portion 10D to the lower side Z2.
  • the second lateral portion 10F in which the lower end of the vertical portion 10E extends toward the radially outer side R2 and the protruding portion 10G that protrudes from the end portion of the radially outer side R2 of the second lateral portion 10F to the upper side Z1.
  • the storage space 40 surrounded by the first lateral portion 10D, the vertical portion 10E, the second lateral portion 10F, and the protruding portion 10G is provided in the distal end portion 10A.
  • the hook K is housed in the housing space 40 from the upper and lower gaps 41 of the first lateral portion 10D and the upper end of the protruding portion 10G.
  • the hook K accommodated in the housing space 40 is placed on the second lateral portion 10F.
  • the first lateral portion 10D faces the hook K on the second lateral portion 10F from the upper side Z1, and functions as the anti-floating portion 10B.
  • the recess 10C which is recessed toward the lower side Z2 of the distal end portion 10A with reference to the locking portion 10 at the use position, passes through a pair of vertical portions 10H extending in parallel in the longitudinal direction.
  • a lateral portion 10I spanned between the lower ends of the longitudinal portions 10H and extending in the lateral direction is partitioned.
  • the hook K of the hanger G hooked from the upper side Z1 to the recess 10C is sandwiched by the pair of vertical portions 10H, and the friction between the hook K and the longitudinal portions 10H prevents the hook of the hanger G from floating.
  • the pair of vertical portions 10H function as the anti-floating portion 10B.
  • the pair of vertical portions 10H may be inclined so as to approach each other toward the upper side Z1. Thereby, the recess 10C is narrowed toward the upper side Z1, so that the lifting of the hook K of the hanger G can be further prevented.
  • the water flow generating member 8 of the washing machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is formed to be flattened up and down, and is covered by the partition member 6 from the upper side Z1 so as not to be in contact with the laundry Q.
  • the water flow generating member 8 may have a shape convex toward the upper side Z1 like a so-called pulsator, and the laundry Q may be stirred by contacting the laundry Q while rotating while washing.
  • the washing machine 1 may be provided with both the water flow generating member 8 and the pulsator.
  • the locking portion 10 may be provided in plurality instead of one. Further, the locking portion 10 may be provided directly on the outer peripheral portion of the washing and dewatering tub 4, that is, the circumferential wall 4B, and is not directly provided to the balance ring 5.

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Abstract

本发明提供一种能在保持将洗涤物挂在衣架的状态下进行洗涤，并有效地进行脱水的洗衣机。洗衣机包括：洗涤脱水桶(4)以及卡定部(10)。洗涤脱水桶(4)形成为具有纵向延伸的轴线(J)的圆筒状，且能绕轴线(J)旋转。在洗涤脱水桶(4)中收纳有洗涤物(Q)，并且向内部供给用于对洗涤物(Q)进行洗涤的洗涤水。卡定部(10)能与洗涤脱水桶(4)一体旋转，在洗涤脱水桶(4)内卡定衣架(G)。

Description

洗衣机 技术领域
本发明涉及一种洗衣机。
背景技术
专利文献1～4中记载的洗衣干衣机包含：外箱，收纳有脱水桶；上表面板，从上侧覆盖外箱，设有洗涤物的出入口；盖部，以能向上下方向转动的方式支承于装接在上表面板的背面板，对出入口进行开闭。在盖部的从上侧与出入口对置的内侧的面设有用于挂衣架的衣钩。洗衣干衣机能对使用衣架吊挂在脱水桶内的衣物进行烘干。
现有技术文献
专利文献
专利文献1：日本特开2013-31601号公报
专利文献2：日本特开2013-27415号公报
专利文献3：日本特开2013-244号公报
专利文献4：日本特开2013-239号公报
发明内容
发明所要解决的问题
在专利文献1～4的洗衣干衣机中，在烘干之前的过程中，未使用衣架，在未挂于衣架的单独的状态下对衣物进行洗涤以及脱水。假设在将衣物挂在衣架的状态下进行脱水的情况下，该衣物经由衣架以及衣钩，支承于外箱侧的盖部，由此处于静止的状态，因此难以接受由脱水桶的脱水旋转产生的离心力。这样，难以对衣物进行充分的脱水。
本发明是在这种背景下完成的，其目的在于，提供一种能在保持将洗涤物挂在衣架的状态下进行洗涤，并有效地进行脱水的洗衣机。
用于解决问题的方案
本发明是一种洗衣机，包括：洗涤脱水桶，形成为具有纵向延伸的轴线的圆筒状，且能绕所述轴线旋转，收纳有洗涤物，并且向内部供给用于对洗涤物进行洗涤的洗涤水；以及卡定部，能与所述洗涤脱水桶一体旋转，并在所述洗涤脱水桶内卡定衣架。
此外，本发明的特征在于，包括：平衡环，在内部流动自如地收纳有用于保持所述洗涤脱水桶的旋转平衡的液体，并固定于所述洗涤脱水桶的上端部，所述卡定部设于所述平衡环。
此外，本发明的特征在于，所述卡定部以能移动的方式支承于所述平衡环，以便与所述轴线接触、分离。
此外，本发明的特征在于，所述卡定部能向横向转动。
发明效果
根据本发明，包括形成为具有纵向延伸的轴线的圆筒状的洗涤脱水桶的洗衣机包括：卡定部，能绕所述轴线与洗涤脱水桶一体旋转。在洗涤脱水桶内，在卡定部卡定有挂有洗涤物的衣架。由此，通过供给至洗涤脱水桶的内部的洗涤水，能在保持挂在衣架的状态下对洗涤物进行洗涤。被洗涤水浸湿的洗涤物能在挂在卡定于卡定部的衣架的状态下与洗涤脱水桶一体旋转。由此，由洗涤脱水桶的脱水旋转产生的离心力有效地作用于洗涤物，因而能促进洗涤水从洗涤物渗出，因此能有效地对处于保持挂在衣架的状态下的洗涤物进行脱水。
此外，根据本发明，通过将卡定部设于固定于洗涤脱水桶的上端部的平衡环，能实现卡定部能与洗涤脱水桶一体旋转的结构。
此外，根据本发明，处于被平衡环支承的状态下的卡定部能以与洗涤脱水桶的轴线接触、分离的方式移动。由此，若使卡定部以接近轴线的方式移动，则能将卡定于卡定部的衣架以不与洗涤脱水桶的内表面接触的方式配置。另一方面，在不使用衣架的情况下，若使卡定部以远离轴线的方式移动并沿着平衡环，则由于卡定部不向洗涤脱水桶内突出，因此在向洗涤脱水桶的内部取放洗 涤物等时，卡定部不会成为障碍。
此外，根据本发明，若为能向横向转动的卡定部，则以与洗涤脱水桶的轴线接触、分离的方式移动卡定部的操作是容易的。此外，在通过洗涤脱水桶的脱水旋转产生离心力时，卡定部容易随着被卡定的衣架远离轴线地向洗涤脱水桶的内表面移动。因此，挂在衣架的洗涤物被按压在洗涤脱水桶的内表面，由此能促进洗涤水从洗涤物渗出，因此能更有效地对处于挂在衣架的状态下的洗涤物进行脱水。
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图1是本发明的一实施方式的洗衣机的纵剖面图。
图2是洗衣机中所包含的洗涤脱水桶的俯视图。
图3是从上侧观察洗涤脱水桶的立体图。
图4是从上侧观察处于挂有洗涤物的衣架卡定于卡定部的状态下的洗涤脱水桶的立体图。
图5是处于图4的状态下的洗衣机的纵剖面图。
图6是用于说明第一变形例的卡定部的示意图。
图7是用于说明第二变形例的卡定部的示意图。
图8是用于说明第三变形例的卡定部的示意图。
图9是第四变形例的卡定部的主要部分的示意图。
图10是第五变形例的卡定部的主要部分的示意图。
图11是第六变形例的卡定部的主要部分的示意图。
具体实施方式
以下，参照附图，对本发明的实施方式的洗衣机1进行具体地说明。图1是洗衣机1的纵剖面图。以图1中的上下方向Z为基准，对洗衣机1的概要进行说明。在上下方向Z中，将上侧称为上侧Z1，将下侧称为下侧Z2。洗衣机1包含：壳体2，形成为箱状；外桶3，配置于壳体2内；洗涤脱水桶4，能在外 桶3内旋转；平衡环5，固定于洗涤脱水桶4；分隔构件6以及扬水构件7，配置于洗涤脱水桶4内；水流产生构件8，能在洗涤脱水桶4内旋转；电机9，使洗涤脱水桶4以及水流产生构件8旋转；以及卡定部10，设于平衡环5。需要说明的是，在图1中，壳体2、外桶3以及电机9被简化地图示。
外桶3例如为树脂制，形成为具有在上下方向Z延伸的轴线的有底圆筒状。外桶3具有：在上端具有开口部3A的大致圆筒状的圆周壁3B、以及从下侧Z2堵住圆周壁3B的中空部分的圆板形状的底壁3C。开口部3A通过与圆周壁3B的上端部连结的罩(未图示)进行开闭。自来水、洗澡水以及溶解有洗涤剂的液体等的洗涤水从底壁3C侧蓄积在外桶3内。
洗涤脱水桶4形成为比外桶3小一圈的有底圆筒状。洗涤脱水桶4具有在纵向即上下方向Z延伸的轴线J。但是，本说明书中的“纵向”并不仅限于上下方向Z即垂直方向，也包含相对于垂直方向在一定程度上倾斜的方向。因此，洗涤脱水桶4的轴线J除了以沿着上下方向Z的方式垂直地配置之外，轴线J还可以相对于上下方向Z倾斜的方式倾斜地配置。在洗涤脱水桶4形成有收纳洗涤物Q的大致圆柱状的内部空间11。洗涤脱水桶4具有：在上端具有出入口4A并包围内部空间11的大致圆筒状的圆周壁4B；以及从下侧Z2堵住内部空间11的圆板形状的底壁4C。例如，圆周壁4B为金属制，底壁4C的圆心部分为金属制，外周部分为树脂制。底壁4C和在圆周壁4B中与底壁4C连接的下端部构成洗涤脱水桶4的底部4D。洗涤脱水桶4以同轴状被收纳于外桶3内。
以下，将绕轴线J的周向称为周向S，将以轴线J为中心的径向称为径向R。周向S以及径向R均是沿着水平方向H的方向。在径向R中，将靠近轴线J的一侧称为径向内侧R1，将远离轴线J的一侧称为径向外侧R2。
出入口4A在使内部空间11向上侧Z1露出的状态下，从下侧Z2与开口部3A连通，开口部3A以及出入口4A通过前述的罩(未图示)一起开闭。洗衣机1的使用者能经由开放的出入口4A，将洗涤物Q从洗涤脱水桶4的内部空间11取出、或者将洗涤物Q放入洗涤脱水桶4的内部空间11。在圆周壁4B以及底壁4C分别形成有贯通孔4E，外桶3内的洗涤水经由贯通孔4E，能在外桶3与洗涤脱水桶4之间流来流去。由此，洗涤水从底壁4C侧蓄积在内部空间11，以便成为与外桶3相同的水位。形成于底壁4C的多个贯通孔4E在偏向轴线J侧 即径向内侧R1的位置，隔开间隔地配置在周向S上。
在底部4D的底壁4C的上表面形成有向下侧Z2更加凹陷的凹状的配置区域12。配置区域12是与底壁4C呈同轴状的、上下扁平的圆筒状的空间。
平衡环5是环状的中空体，例如为树脂制。平衡环5以同轴状的方式固定于洗涤脱水桶4的上端部、详细而言固定于在圆周壁4B中从径向外侧R2对内部空间11进行区划的内周面4F的上端部。平衡环5减轻旋转时的洗涤脱水桶4的振动。因此，在平衡环5的内部的空腔5A中流动自如地收纳有用于保持洗涤脱水桶4的旋转平衡的液体例如盐水。平衡环5的内周面5B沿着周向S弯曲，平衡环5的上表面5C沿着水平方向H平坦。
分隔构件6是形成为具有与轴线J一致的轴线的圆板状，并在水平方向H上平坦的盖，在从上侧Z1覆盖配置区域12的几乎整个区域的状态下装配于洗涤脱水桶4的底部4D。洗涤脱水桶4的内部空间11处于通过分隔构件6在上下被分隔成配置区域12和位于配置区域12的上侧Z1的清洗区域13的状态。配置区域12是占据内部空间11的下端部的微小区域，而清洗区域13是占据大部分内部空间11的区域，在清洗区域13配置有洗涤物Q。在分隔构件6的远离轴线J的外周部，以在周向S上隔开间隔的方式形成有多个连通口6A(参照图2)。各连通口6A处于从上侧Z1连通于配置区域12的外周部的状态，使配置区域12的外周部与清洗区域13连通(未图示)。
扬水构件7形成为向径向内侧R1鼓出并在上下方向Z延伸的桶状，从径向内侧R1装配于洗涤脱水桶4的圆周壁4B的内周面4F。扬水构件7的上端从下侧Z2连结于平衡环5。可以设有多个扬水构件7，在该情况下，多个扬水构件7配置为：排列在周向S上。在扬水构件7的径向内侧R1的侧面的上端部以从径向内侧R1面向轴线J的方式形成有例如在周向S延伸的狭缝状的排出口7A。在扬水构件7与内周面4F之间形成有在上下方向Z延伸的扬水路14。扬水路14的上端部从排出口7A向径向内侧R1露出。扬水路14的下端部从上侧Z1连接于配置区域12的外周部的未被分隔构件6覆盖的部分。
水流产生构件8在与洗涤脱水桶4的底部4D以及分隔构件6的这二者不接触的状态下配置于配置区域12。水流产生构件8具有：与洗涤脱水桶4同轴状地配置的圆板状的顶板部15以及底板部16；以及在架设于顶板部15与底板部 16之间的状态下形成为向径向外侧R2呈放射状延伸的叶片状的多个叶片部17。在底板部16的圆心部形成有在上下方向Z贯通底板部16的圆形状的引入口16A。在周向S上相邻的叶片部17彼此之间形成有从引入口16A向径向外侧R2延伸的水路18。各水路18处于从上下被顶板部15和底板部16堵住的状态。各水路18的径向外侧R2的端部是向径向外侧R2露出的出口18A。需要说明的是，也可以省略底板部16。
电机9在壳体2内配置于外桶3的底壁3C的下侧Z2。电机9的输出轴分支成向上侧Z1延伸的管状的第一传递轴19；以及具有游隙地插通于第一传递轴19的第二传递轴20。电机9能通过经由公知的变速机构(未图示)等，将驱动力选择性地从第一传递轴19以及第二传递轴20的任一个输出。
第一传递轴19向上侧Z1延伸，贯通底壁3C的圆心部，与洗涤脱水桶4的底壁4C的圆心部连接。第一传递轴19的上端部具有呈凸缘状突出的凸缘部19A，凸缘部19A从下侧Z2固定于底壁4C，由此与洗涤脱水桶4连结。当驱动电机9将驱动力传递至第一传递轴19时，洗涤脱水桶4绕轴线J旋转。第二传递轴20的向凸缘部19A的上侧Z1露出的上端部20A，从下侧Z2插通于水流产生构件8的底板部16的引入口16A，并固定于顶板部15的圆心部。当驱动电机9将驱动力传递至第二传递轴20时，水流产生构件8绕轴线J旋转。
在洗衣机1中执行的洗涤运转包含：洗涤过程、漂洗过程以及脱水过程。当开始洗涤过程时，包含洗涤剂的洗涤水供给至洗涤脱水桶4的内部空间11，蓄积于外桶3以及洗涤脱水桶4。在该状态下驱动电机9，水流产生构件8旋转。在水流产生构件8的旋转中，洗涤脱水桶4处于停止的状态。存在于配置有水流产生构件8的配置区域12的洗涤水如实线的箭头所示，通过由水流产生构件8的旋转产生的离心力，从底板部16的引入口16A流入至各水路18，在各水路18流向径向外侧R2。在各水路18流向径向外侧R2的洗涤水从水路18的出口18A流出后，到达分隔构件6的连通口6A(参照图2)、扬水路14。
如单点划线的箭头所示，到达连通口6A的洗涤水被伴随着水流产生构件8的旋转的后续的洗涤水推动，由此从连通口6A朝向上侧Z1大力地喷出直至清洗区域13。如双点划线的箭头所示，到达扬水路14的洗涤水被伴随着水流产生构件8的旋转的后续的洗涤水推动，在扬水路14内上升，从扬水构件7的排出 口7A大力地喷出，降至清洗区域13内。如此，通过随着水流产生构件8的旋转从连通口6A以及排出口7A喷出至清洗区域13的洗涤水，在清洗区域13产生水流。该水流喷向清洗区域13的洗涤物Q，或者搅拌洗涤物Q，由此对洗涤物Q进行清洗。此外，通过洗涤水中所包含的洗涤剂可以分解洗涤物Q的脏污。
存在于清洗区域13的洗涤水从洗涤脱水桶4的圆周壁4B的贯通孔4E流出至外桶3的圆周壁3B与洗涤脱水桶4的圆周壁4B的间隙21。如虚线的箭头所示，流出至间隙21的洗涤水穿过间隙21而下降，在到达外桶3的底壁3C与洗涤脱水桶4的底壁4C的间隙22之后，通过旋转的水流产生构件8从底壁4C的贯通孔4E引入至配置区域12。引入至配置区域12的洗涤水通过水流产生构件8的旋转，再次穿过各水路18从连通口6A以及排出口7A喷出至清洗区域13。就是说，在水流产生构件8的旋转中，洗涤脱水桶4的内部空间11中的洗涤水在配置区域12与清洗区域13之间循环。
当以规定时间重复这种洗涤水的循环时，停止水流产生构件8的旋转，外桶3以及洗涤脱水桶4的洗涤水从与外桶3连接的排水路23排出至机外。由此，洗涤过程结束。在洗涤过程之后，开始漂洗过程。在漂洗过程中，将不包含洗涤剂的洗涤水、例如自来水供给至洗涤脱水桶4的内部空间11，蓄积于外桶3以及洗涤脱水桶4。在该状态下驱动电机9，水流产生构件8旋转。即使在漂洗过程中，洗涤脱水桶4也处于停止的状态。通过水流产生构件8的旋转，洗涤脱水桶4的内部空间11中的洗涤水与洗涤过程的情况同样，从连通口6A以及排出口7A喷向清洗区域13，在清洗区域13产生水流的同时，在配置区域12与清洗区域13之间循环。该水流喷向清洗区域13的洗涤物Q，或者搅拌洗涤物Q，由此对洗涤物Q进行漂洗。
当以规定时间重复这种洗涤水的循环时，停止水流产生构件8的旋转，外桶3以及洗涤脱水桶4的洗涤水被排出。由此，漂洗过程结束。漂洗过程也可以反复进行多次。在漂洗过程之后，开始脱水过程。在脱水过程中，驱动电机9，仅使洗涤脱水桶4高速旋转。由此，由于离心力作用于洗涤脱水桶4内的洗涤物Q，因此，洗涤物Q被按压在洗涤脱水桶4的内表面即圆周壁4B，由此进行脱水。通过脱水，从洗涤物Q渗出的洗涤水被排出。脱水过程可以作为中间脱水过程紧接着洗涤过程执行，或者紧接着各漂洗过程执行，在此情况下，紧接 着最后的漂洗过程的脱水过程是最终脱水过程。结束最终脱水过程，由此结束洗涤运转。
需要说明的是，洗衣机1也可以具备向最终脱水过程后的洗涤脱水桶4内供给热风的烘干单元(未图示)。在该情况下的洗衣机1是能执行通过烘干单元的热风对洗涤脱水桶4内的洗涤物Q进行烘干的烘干过程的洗衣干衣机。在烘干过程中，通过旋转洗涤脱水桶4来搅拌洗涤脱水桶4内的洗涤物Q，因此能将热风均匀地喷向整个洗涤物Q。
洗衣机1将处于挂在衣架的状态下的衬衫等洗涤物Q收纳于洗涤脱水桶4，能在该状态下执行洗涤运转。卡定部10是必要的构成，用于在保持洗涤物Q挂在衣架的状态下进行洗涤或脱水。
参照图3，卡定部10具有例如杠杆状的整体形状。卡定部10例如为树脂制，一体地具有纵板部30和横板部31。以图3中的卡定部10的姿势作为基准，纵板部30形成为沿着周向S弯曲的板状，其板厚方向在图3中处于与径向R一致的状态。横板部31形成为从纵板部30的上端缘的整个区域向径向外侧R2突出的板状，其板厚方向处于与上下方向Z一致的状态。在纵板部30的周向S上的一侧S1的端部形成有在板厚方向上贯通纵板部30的圆形状的卡定孔30A。纵板部30的周向S上的另一侧S2的端部构成转动限制部30B。在横板部31的另一侧S2的端部形成有在板厚方向上贯通横板部31的圆形状的插通孔31A。在卡定部10中，形成有卡定孔30A的一侧S1的端部为顶端部10A。
纵板部30配置于平衡环5的内周面5B的径向内侧R1，横板部31配置为：从上侧Z1与平衡环5的上表面5C重叠。在横板部31的插通孔31A以不会从下侧Z2脱落的方式插通有从上表面5C向上侧Z1突出的支承轴32。由此，卡定部10经由支承轴32被平衡环5支承，在该状态下，能以支承轴32为中心向水平方向H即横向转动。需要说明的是，本说明书中的“横向”也包含相对于水平方向H在一定程度上倾斜的方向。此外，支承卡定部10的平衡环5处于固定于洗涤脱水桶4的状态，因此卡定部10能与洗涤脱水桶4一体旋转。
卡定部10能在如图3所示的纵板部30的整体沿着平衡环5的内周面5B的待机位置与如图4所示的顶端部10A以远离内周面5B的方式向径向内侧R1突出的使用位置之间转动。也就是说，卡定部10在远离洗涤脱水桶4的轴线J的 待机位置与接近轴线J的使用位置之间转动，由此能移动，以便与轴线J接触、分离。当使处于待机位置的卡定部10向周向S的另一侧S2以及径向内侧R1移动时，卡定部10转动至使用位置。在位于使用位置的卡定部10中，纵板部30的转动限制部30B与平衡环5的内周面5B接触，因此卡定部10无法再转动，定位于使用位置。
若是以这种方式能向水平方向H转动的卡定部10，则使卡定部10以与洗涤脱水桶4的轴线J接触、分离的方式移动的操作是容易的。此外，在不使用衣架G的情况下，若使卡定部10以远离轴线J的方式移动至待机位置并使其沿着平衡环5，则卡定部10不会向洗涤脱水桶4内突出，因此在向洗涤脱水桶4的内部取放洗涤物Q等时，卡定部10不会成为障碍(参照图3)。
在对处于挂在衣架G的状态下的洗涤物Q进行洗涤的情况下，首先如图4所示，使用者将卡定部10抽出至使用位置，然后将处于挂在衣架G的状态下的洗涤物Q收纳于洗涤脱水桶4内。然后，使用者将衣架G的衣钩K挂在卡定孔30A上，由此在洗涤脱水桶4内将衣架G卡定于卡定部10。如此当衣架G卡定于卡定部10时，挂在衣架G的洗涤物Q在洗涤脱水桶4内处于垂下的状态。如此，若将卡定部10以接近轴线J的方式移动至使用位置，则能将卡定于卡定部10的衣架G以不与洗涤脱水桶4的内表面即圆周壁4B的内周面4F接触的方式配置于轴线J侧。
当在该状态下开始洗涤运转时，在洗涤过程中，如图5所示，随着水流产生构件8的旋转，从连通口6A以及排出口7A喷出至清洗区域13的洗涤水的水流(参照单点划线以及双点划线的箭头)喷向洗涤物Q。通过该水流的水势、水流中所包含的洗涤剂，洗涤物Q在保持挂在衣架G的状态下被清洗。需要说明的是，在洗涤过程中，也可以旋转洗涤脱水桶4。在此情况下，如前所述，卡定部10与洗涤脱水桶4一体旋转，因此挂在卡定于卡定部10的衣架G的洗涤物Q也与洗涤脱水桶4一起旋转，通过由旋转产生的反作用，能进行移动，例如以卡定部10为中心摇摆地移动。由此，能将水流均匀地喷向整个洗涤物Q。
在卡定部10中，将从上侧Z1对卡定孔30A进行修边的部分称为防浮起部10B。例如，即使由于洗涤物Q旋转或者摆动，衣架G的衣钩K将要浮起，由于防浮起部10B从上侧Z1与衣钩K抵接，由此抑制衣钩K的浮起，因此能防 止衣钩K从卡定孔30A脱落。由此，在洗涤脱水桶4内能维持洗涤物Q垂下的状态。
在洗涤过程之后的漂洗过程中，与洗涤过程同样，随着水流产生构件8的旋转，喷出至清洗区域13的洗涤水的水流喷向洗涤物Q，通过该洗涤水、具体来说是自来水，洗涤物Q在保持挂在衣架G的状态下被漂洗。为了使水流均匀地喷向洗涤物Q，与洗涤过程同样，在漂洗过程中也可以旋转洗涤脱水桶4。
在中间脱水过程以及最终脱水过程中，处于被洗涤水浸湿并挂在衣架G的状态下的洗涤物Q，在挂在卡定于卡定部10的衣架G的状态下，与洗涤脱水桶4一起高速旋转。由此，由洗涤脱水桶4的脱水旋转产生的离心力有效地作用于洗涤物Q，能促进洗涤水从洗涤物Q渗出，因此能有效地对处于保持挂在衣架G的状态下的洗涤物Q进行脱水。此外，在通过洗涤脱水桶4的脱水旋转产生离心力时，卡定部10容易随着被卡定的衣架G远离轴线J向洗涤脱水桶4的内表面移动。因此，挂在衣架G的洗涤物Q被按压在洗涤脱水桶4的内表面，由此能促进洗涤水从洗涤物Q渗出，因此能更有效地对处于挂在衣架G的状态下的洗涤物Q进行脱水。
在洗衣机1为洗衣干衣机的情况下，也可以在最终脱水过程后执行烘干过程。在烘干过程中也可以旋转洗涤脱水桶4，在此情况下，挂在衣架G的洗涤物Q与洗涤脱水桶4一起旋转的同时，呈摆状摆动。因此，来自前述烘干单元(未图示)的热风均匀地喷向整个洗涤物Q，能高效地烘干洗涤物Q。
如上所述，在洗衣机1中，能对洗涤物Q在保持挂在衣架G的状态下进行洗涤、脱水以及烘干，因此能抑制在洗涤运转后的洗涤物Q上产生皱纹和变形。特别是，在洗涤过程以及漂洗过程中，通过水流进行洗涤，因此能进一步抑制产生皱纹和变形。此外，由于洗涤物Q处于挂在衣架G的状态，因此即使没有重新将洗涤物Q挂在衣架G上，也能在该状态下进行晒干或者收于衣橱。需要说明的是，即使在省略烘干过程的情况下，在脱水过程中被脱水的洗涤物Q也容易干得快。
本发明并不限于以上说明的实施方式，在权利要求记载的范围内能进行各种变更。
图6～图11是用于说明变形例的卡定部10的示意图。在图6～图11中，对与以上说明的部分相同的部分标注相同的附图标记，有时省略关于该部分的说明。列举了各种设于平衡环5的可动式的卡定部10的构成。例如，参照图6，卡定部10位于待机位置时，形成为在上下方向Z延伸的臂状，支承轴32在平衡环5的内周面5B，也可以在周向S、详细而言在相对于周向S的切线方向延伸。支承轴32与位于待机位置的卡定部10的上端部或下端部连接，在卡定部10中，最远离支承轴32的端部为顶端部10A。在顶端部10A形成有卡定部10位于使用位置时从上侧Z1挂上衣架G的衣钩K的凹处10C。
在图6所示的第一变形例的卡定部10中，下端部连结有支承轴32。在该卡定部10中，支承轴32的上侧Z1的部分能以支承轴32为中心向径向R转动。位于待机位置的卡定部10，如实线所示，处于沿着内周面5B在上下方向Z延伸的状态。位于使用位置的卡定部10，如虚线所示，处于顶端部10A以偏向径向内侧R1的方式倾斜的状态。因此，第一变形例的卡定部10也能以与轴线J(未图示)接触、分离的方式移动。
在图7所示的第二变形例的卡定部10中，上端部连结有支承轴32。在该卡定部10中，支承轴32的下侧Z2的部分能以支承轴32为中心向径向R转动。位于待机位置的卡定部10，如实线所示，处于沿着内周面5B在上下方向Z延伸的状态。位于使用位置的卡定部10，如虚线所示，处于顶端部10A以偏向径向内侧R1的方式倾斜的状态。因此，第二变形例的卡定部10也能以与轴线J(未图示)接触、分离的方式移动。
图8所示的第三变形例的卡定部10形成为抽屉状，在其上表面形成有从上侧Z1挂上衣架G的衣钩K的凹处10C。与第三变形例的卡定部10相关，在平衡环5形成有从内周面5B向径向外侧R2凹陷的凹部5D。位于待机位置的卡定部10，如实线所示，处于容纳于凹部5D内的状态。当将位于待机位置的卡定部10向径向内侧R1抽出时，卡定部10配置于使用位置，如虚线所示，从内周面5B向径向内侧R1挤出。因此，第三变形例的卡定部10也能以与轴线J(未图示)接触、分离的方式移动。
此外，在卡定部10中，对用于防止衣架G的衣钩K浮起的防浮起部10B的构成能进行各种变更。在图9所示的第四变形例中，以位于使用位置的卡定 部10为基准，顶端部10A一体地具有：向径向内侧R1延伸的第一横部10D、从第一横部10D的径向内侧R1的端部向下侧Z2延伸的纵部10E、从纵部10E的下端向径向外侧R2延伸的第二横部10F、从第二横部10F的径向外侧R2的端部向上侧Z1突出的突出部10G。在顶端部10A设有由第一横部10D、纵部10E、第二横部10F以及突出部10G包围的收纳空间40。衣钩K从第一横部10D与突出部10G的上端的上下间隙41收纳于收纳空间40。收纳于收纳空间40的衣钩K载置于第二横部10F上。第一横部10D从上侧Z1与第二横部10F上的衣钩K对置，由此作为防浮起部10B发挥作用。
在图10所示的第五变形例中，以位于使用位置的卡定部10为基准，顶端部10A的向下侧Z2凹陷的凹处10C，通过向纵向平行地延伸的一对纵部10H和架设于这些纵部10H的下端间并向横向延伸的横部10I被区划。从上侧Z1挂于凹处10C的衣架G的衣钩K被一对纵部10H夹住，通过衣钩K与各纵部10H之间的摩擦力，可以防止衣架G的衣钩K的浮起。因此，在第五变形例中，一对纵部10H作为防浮起部10B发挥作用。一对纵部10H如图11所示的第六变形例那样，也可以随着朝向上侧Z1相互接近的方式倾斜。由此，凹处10C随着朝向上侧Z1而变窄，因此可以进一步防止衣架G的衣钩K的浮起。
此外，前述的实施方式的洗衣机1的水流产生构件8形成为上下扁平，处于以不与洗涤物Q接触的方式从上侧Z1被分隔构件6覆盖的状态。水流产生构件8，可以如所谓的波轮那样，具有向上侧Z1凸起的形状，可以在洗涤过程中，通过一边旋转一边与洗涤物Q接触来搅拌洗涤物Q。此外，洗衣机1也可以具备水流产生构件8以及波轮这二者。
此外，卡定部10也可以设有多个，而不是一个。此外，卡定部10也可以直接设于洗涤脱水桶4的外周部分即圆周壁4B，而不直接设于平衡环5。
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1   洗衣机
4   洗涤脱水桶
5   平衡环
10  卡定部
G   衣架
H   水平方向
J   轴线
Q   洗涤物
Z   上下方向。

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  1. 一种洗衣机，包括：
    洗涤脱水桶，形成为具有纵向延伸的轴线的圆筒状，且能绕所述轴线旋转，收纳有洗涤物，并向内部供给用于对洗涤物进行洗涤的洗涤水；以及
    卡定部，能与所述洗涤脱水桶一体旋转，并且在所述洗涤脱水桶内卡定衣架。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的洗衣机，其中，
    包括：平衡环，在内部流动自如地收纳有用于保持所述洗涤脱水桶的旋转平衡的液体，并且固定于所述洗涤脱水桶的上端部，
    所述卡定部设于所述平衡环。
  3. 根据权利要求2所述的洗衣机，其中，
    所述卡定部以能移动的方式支承于所述平衡环，以便与所述轴线接触、分离。
  4. 根据权利要求3所述的洗衣机，其中，
    所述卡定部能向横向转动。
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